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Graham guardian., 1911-10-13

Tommy was q venturesome LAD, but
nobody had ever credited him with
sufficient courage to shake his head In
contradiction when the Sunday school
visitor, who wished to show on his
knowledge Of Biblical history. asserted
that Sarah. Abraham's wife. was the
only woman whose age was recorded
in the Bible. Seeing the disapproying
motion. Of the little head in the front
row. the visitor reiterated: Sarah
was the only woman whose age IL re-
corded in the Bible" Then Tommy
spoke right up: There arc three
more that know Of" said he. 'Whof"
asked the astonished visitor. Mother,
grandmother and Aunt Lucy" said
Tommy.
Graham guardian., 1911-10-13
London,s Overhead Eoa.

The partial fogs in which certain
portions of London have been sub.
merged during the last week or two
eliminated yesterday in black pail
which covered the metropolis and the
suburbs for radius Of from six to
seven miles. 1t was Of the variety
Graham guardian., 1911-10-13
missionary Says Roses and carna.
lions Have Saved Downcast
From seIf-Destruction.

Flowers are the most persuasive in.
fiuence in preventing suicide. in the
opinion of Mrs. e. M. Whittemore of
New York. founder Of the Door OF
Hope. through which more than 5000
women and girls have passed. She IL
manager Of the women's branch Of
Graham guardian., 1911-10-13

life and wealth to aiding helpless and
downcast women and girls. Discard.
ing her costly gowns, she donned the
uniform OF the charity worker and
sought the unfortunate.
Graham guardian., 1911-10-13

How do know that you really love
met What assurance have ] that you
would be willing to make sacrifices
and endure hardships for my sakef'
What more can you ask Haven't
! for six months refrained from lay.
ing violent hands on your littls
brotherf1
Graham guardian., 1911-10-13
CHAPTER ~.
A Searching ExamlnatIon

0CdTCHFHy GNdTttVdNIUFIs
When the millionaire stopped talk.
ing over the telephone, he turned to
the widow with an air of finality.
Il have taken 1t on myself" he told
her, ito inform the Detective Bureau.
This is no time for Sherlocking.
There'll be a couple of detectives
here In half an hour"
Mrs. Missioner looked at him ad-
miringly. But her eyes turned to
Griswold with a light 1t would have
Graham guardian., 1911-10-13

curious effects produced OF twilight
suddenly merging into complete dark.
ness, which was exchanged half an
hour or so later for piebald dawn
London Chronicle.
Graham guardian., 1911-10-13
Not All Smoked.

L. White Busbey. secretary to for.
mer Speaker Cannon, was explaining
that the speaker did not smoke 80
much as people thought he did.
my understanding" suggested one
OF the party, lis that he gets away
with about 20 cigars . day"
"Oh. WE'LL" said Busbey. but he
eats half Of 'em."--Sunday Magazine.
Graham guardian., 1911-10-13
causs 81 the settlement,

Cause OF the Exctement
The sons OF tho rich were all en-
Enthusiastically following some one
down the street.
whats upr someone asked.
A rather more accommodating
young nabob than the others turned
around.
do you see that tall fellow up
front?" he asked.
Eyes"
WELL" he said. hes discovered .
new way to spend money"
Graham guardian., 1911-10-13
VIII BE Back Soon.

"How long does your husband en-
pect to be in New York;"
"Oh. not long. He only took $500
with him"
Graham guardian., 1911-10-13
unfortunata Man,

A tourist In the mountains Of Ten.
nessee once had dinner with . queru-
lous old mountaineer who yarned
about hard times for is minutes at .
stretch why. man." said the tour
list. you ought to be able to make
lots of money shipping green corn to
the northern market" Yes. I orter."
was the sullen reply. you have the
land, / suppose. and can get tho
seed" Yes. I guess 20" They why
don't you 60 into the speculationf''
mo use, stranger" sadly replied the
cracker: the old woman 10 too lazy
to do the plowin' and plantin'."
Graham guardian., 1911-10-13

The door of adversely is neve,
locked.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11
FOUND BOOZE IN BOUDOIR
OF THIS BLACK BELLE
Sixty Pints of Coffin Paint Is Thu
Located.

A ferocious black and very blind tig-
eress was stirred up yesterday morn
ing when Sheriff Feagin and corps
of officers raided the villa of Lula Mar
shall, on Jackson street, only two
blocks from the courthouse. And while
Lula vowed to the "perlice" that the
only liquids on the premises were {,
little rosewater and frankipanni, the
inquisitive officers climbed to the gar
ret and found sixty pints of Uncle
Tom Gin, xxx Rye and other varie-
ties of Coffin varnish snugly hidden
away. Lula professed well feigned
anezement when the goods were pro-
duced. She has already served one
term On the changing for tigerins,
and would seem to have another tick
ct ready for her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11
FOR SALE

800 acres, 5 miles of Americas, on
automobile highway, 200 acres open;
4-roOm house tenant houses, barn,
cribs, etc.; near church and school;
healthy, soil of best quality in the
county; half mile of railroad station
everything in good shape to take hold
of and make money.
200 acres, 5-room house, 4 tenant
houses, land in fine state of cultiva-
ton, within 100 yards Of railroad sta
ton, near church and school, only $50
per acre.
23O acres, one mile of city, on good
road, mostly under wire fence; $45 per
acre, suited to general farming and
stock raising.
5-room house; modern conveniences,
close in, on Jackson street-$2,5
Broom house, comparatively new;
on line sewage extension-s1,5OO.
Groom house, large lot, with bath,
sewage, gas, house in good condition
$500.
Groom house, Lee street; large lot,
big bargain at the price-$5,00O
If you want a farm, large or small,
house and lot in the city or vacant
property, come to see me.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11
FRIENDSHIP.

Friendship, Ga, Oct. 9. 1911.-Many
of the people around here attended the
.qLs rterly meeting at Dranesville Sat
urday and Sunday. Among those going
were Mrs. Walter Smith and Mrs. !da
Wright, Misses Eunice and Myrti"e
Mashburn, Gladys Wright, Mary Der a
MasGarrah, Bertha and Venie Frazier
and Mr.. Brooks Buchanan.
Miss Julia Coleman, of Plains, spent
the part of last week with Misses Car
RE Hagerson and Myrtice Mashburn,
returning home Thursday with Miss
Hagerson and Miss Mashburn accom-
panying her.
Many of the people around here at
tended the Carter-Slappey wedding and
also the dance at Stillman's Friday
night.
Miss Amzie Daniel had as her WIS.,
itors Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Slap
pey. Miss Kathleen McGarrah, DR..
Nathan Murray, Misses Mary and Anna
Walker, of Americas, and also Mr.. Eu-
gene Daniel, of Americas.
Mr. J. B. Woodbridge and daughter,
Marion, made an important trip to Am
CIRCUS Friday.
Miss Jennie Jossey was the admir-
ed guest last week of Miss Ethel Car
ter, now Mrs. Jack Slappey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11
PINK SLIPS WERE GIVEN
A QUINTETTE BY COURT.
Straight Shots in Changing For Sew
eraI.

Sumter's zebra colony will be recruit
ed today, by a quintette of black broth
ers, who in the city court were soak
ed by Judge HiXon for the evil deeds
as charged.
Jerry Brown, larceny from the
house, is sent up for year, without
the alternative of paying a fine.
Jim Brown, cheating and swindling,
drew a year and like Jerry, with no
chance to pay a fine.
Press Harris, for larceny from the
house, will spend twelve months,
straight on good roads work.
Eugene Wall had pistol, and it
was concealed. Tuesday he will carry
pick and shovel, and it will be clear
ly visible to all passers by on the
Lee street road.
Otis Westberry, real blackberry,
was soaked for 5000 or year on the
gang for larceny.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11
For Letters Of Dismission.

GEORGIA-Sumter County.
Whereas, Mrs. Courtney E. McGehee,
Administrative of E. j. McGehee, repre-
sents to the Court in her petition, duly
filed and entered on record, that she
has fully administered E. J. McGehee's
estate: :: This is therefore to cite all
persons concerned, kindred and cred
itors, to show cause, if any they can,
why said Administrative should not be
discharged from her administration,
and receive letters of dismission on
the first Monday in November, 1911.
This Oct 2, 1911.
JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary.
6-13-20-27 pd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11
SheriH'S Sale.

Sumter County.
VIII be sold before the courthouse
door in the City of Americus, Sumter
county, Ga, between the usual hours of
sale on the first Tuesday in November
next the following described property
to-wit: One Regal piano. levied on as
the property Of Lott Lowrey to satisfy
an execution issued from the City
Court of Americas in favor of the
Planters Bank of Americas versus Lott
Lowrey. Tenant in possession notified
IN terms OF the law. 5-4t-w
w. H. FEAGIN, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11
For Leave to Sell Real Estate

.GEORGIA-Webster County.
S. Bell, Administrator of the estate
of Mrs. M. E. Mercer, having applied to
the Court of Ordinary of said County
for cave to sell the real estate of said
Mrs. Mercer. All persons concerned
are required to show cause in said
Court by the First Monday in Novem-
Der next, if any they can, why said
pplication should not be granted
This Oct. End, 1911
w. H. COSBY, Ordinary.
6-13-29-27 chg
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11
OAKDALE HAPPENINGS,

Oct. II, 1911.
Miss Susie Lane left Saturday for
birmingham, Ala, where she will
spend several weeks the guest of rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. John Kitchens is visiting friends
IN Moultrie this week.
Miss Minnie Kitchens was the guest
OF Mrs. J. A. Speight last Sunday.
Mr.. Joe Mize visited friends at Oak
dale Tuesday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Eldridge Drug Co. has just receiV
ed today LandTeth's Pearl Onion Sets
Silver Skin and Yellow Danyers, Win
ter Lawn Grass anr Dwarf Essax Rape.
Also fine selection sweet peas. Now
is the time for these seed to be put
into the ground. Prices reasonable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Mrs. Gordon Heys has gone to Ma,
con to visit relatives and later will go
to Augusta upon visit to her sister,
Mrs. Winlock at her pretty home there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

No more broken arms from automo>
bile cranks. You simply take your
seat, press the button and it goes.
Call at Turpin Bros. Stable and see
the 1912 model Cadillac demonstrated.
11-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

J. S. Hollinshead, of Newman, was
among the visitors spending yesterday
in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

DR.. J. G. Dodson and Mrs. DodsOn
returned to Americas yesterday after
having spent three weeks very de-
lightfully in New York and at other
points of interest in the east.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Have you tried Rexall Shampoo Paste ?
Large jar, % cents, at Murray &
Hooks Pharmacy. 11-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Mr.. J. H. Fulford was loking after
his interests in Americas yesterday
coming from Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Miss Carline Pinkston returned to
Albany yesterday after a short visit
here to Mrs. James A. Pinkston.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Mrs. Coley J. Lewis of Montezuma,
was a visitor here yesterday while Ell
route to Albany, where she will visit
friends this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Mrs. Charles NJ. Council and young
Son, Charles, have gone to Macon 20
visit her parents, Col. and Mrs. E. J.
Willingham, and view the attractions
at the State Fair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Hair brushes-Murray & Hooks Phar-
macy make bristle goods a speciality
and guarantee satisfaction. 11-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

r. A. Gentry and T. F. Wright are
two South Carolinians recently arriy-
ed in Americas, coming here on i'm
pOrtant business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Gray hairs won't bother you long
when you use Sage and Sulphur Hair
Tonic as sold only at Murray & Hooks
Pharmacy. 11-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

$50 ladies' and mems OxfOrds, must
be sold at manufacturers cost. w. j.
JOSey. 1I-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Mrs. A. E. Rylander and Miss Matte
Rylander are at home again after a
stay of several weeks in Baltimore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Get your creams and drinks at Muir
ray & Hooks Pharmacy, where the best
of everything is served. 11-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

B. M. Tench of Gainesville, Fla, IS
In the city, coming here yesterday upon
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Mrs. Ralph Stewart of Pelham, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. r. L. Mcleod,
while spending several days in Amer
icus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

100 dozen fOur-ply linen collars, GO
ing at 10 cents each. W. j. JOsey.
II -6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Nunnallys candy-fresh every day
Rembert's Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Pastry that meItS in your mouth.
DunWOOdy'S flour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

FOR SALE-Rich, rare Racy-Ruby
Rhode Island Red Cockerels. G. L.
Williams.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Can't please hubby without Dun
flour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Boyd of Bir-
ningham, are visitors in Americas,
coming yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

FOR SALE-Two nice English and
Jersey cows-fresh in milk. Can be
seen at J. F. Kelley & Sons stable.
S. C. Kelley. SGT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

b. f. Burnett, a well-knOwn citizen
of Eufaula, spent yesterday in Ameri-
Gus, among others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Can't please hubby without Dun
WOOdy'S flour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11
PEOPLE Who come FOR
A VISIT TO AMERICAS
As Well As Those Who 60
Away.

Waterman's Ideal and Conklin'
Self-filling Fountain Pens to suit all
who write. Holidays Book Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

A. }. Jessup came over yesterday
from Columbus, among others here
from that city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

FOR SALE-At a bargain, one In
ternational portable steel hay press.
Geo. Oliver.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Mr.. A. Bennett came up yesterday
from Thomasville, having business in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Ask your grocer. DunwOOdy's Flour
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Ask your grocer. DunwOOdy'S Flour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

FOUND-Pair of brown trousers.
Owner may secure by identifying them
at this Office and by paying for this
ad,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

Save your temper. DunwOOdy's Flour
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11
B A s EB IL
r. E S UL T S.

National.
New York /, Brooklyn 2.
No other games scheduled.
Exhibition Games.
At hington-Athletics 8, All
Stars 2.
At Cincinnati-Cleveland 0, Cincin-
natl 4.
In accepting a favor it is just as well
to look for the price mark.
When we follow the good that speaks
in each of US, we are nearer one to the
other, since brotherhood is founded on
universal good.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11

BOARD AND ROOM for married
couple or two young ladies. Apply to
sos Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-11
seSeS Q eSeseOOoo@000,
Want Column
a a

LOST-Key ring with two keys, has
chain attacked, Finder viii please re-
turn to J. n. Kiker or this office loft
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4 + \ \ 4 = y 4 = =
PURELY PERSONAL. =

y 4 = \ \ y y \ + r ,
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-03-25

son or one of his subordinates-no TWO repoi'
on this point are ake-found the greal In"
that bears Wilson's name Inc Do -
ridge of rock $50 feet long, Az 10 on iee' 80
20 to 80 feet above ground, ana no one ~ Nm
how deep that is heavily laden win eolu u
the moss from 1t anywhere and there is golo'
Nothing in the history OF gold mining oe.le.
illustrates the eccentricities OF gold miners na
the discovery of the Dome. Inc olscoVeIins
party consisted of three men, heaoeu Wy 'aS '
Wilson The expedition was nnanceo ny oni
cago man named Edwards, who was engageu ~
the manufacture of lighting fixtures EDWARDS
was to put up all the money in return lot
half interest in anything that might be discoV.
cred. Wilson was to have quarter interest anu
each Of the other two an eighth.
For several weeks they prospected, first TO the
east of Porcupine lake, in Whitney township, then
to the west in Tisdae township. They founo
gold and staked some claims. But the great
Dome" although they camped, some OF the time
within sight of 1t, almost escaped them 1t was
finally discovered, according to the story that
is generally believed only because one OF VIII
sons subordinates stumbled across 1t. He was
not miner, knew nothing about geology but did
know enough to scrape off moss Also, he had
eyes When the moss off he could not help
seeing the gold. The great ridge that was hence
forth to be known the Wilson Dome had
been found Stakes driven and claim laid
to the huge boulder.
Perhaps the most remarkable story, however.
that has come out of the Porcupine was told by
prospector named "Bill' Woodney.
mining man whom believe to be reliable told
me that Bill came to him day and showed him
a remarkably rich piece of gold quartz, at the
same time asking him where he supposed it came
from
Not from anywhere in Canada" was the reply
II thought you would say that, was the com
ment, but you wrong.
Then "Bill" told his story.
He said the quartz given to him by widow
Her husband had been accidentally killed short
time before she gave 1t to him. The widow told
him that the quartz from vein near Lake
Abitibi frgid sheet of water up toward Hudsons
bay, 300 miles north of Cobalt Her husband and
two other whom she named had found the
vein They had not staked their claims and regis
tered them with the government at Toronto, be-
cause such registration would have been notifca-
ton to the world that they had found gold in the
region. Winter was near when the discovery was
made and they wanted to return In the spring.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-03-25

extended from Minnesota, across Ontario, to Lab
rador Nobody but biologists make the state
ment with confidence. They say these noun
tains were the oldest mountains on the CONT
nent; that they were old when the Rockies
yet uniformed; that the glacial drift and the dis
migrating effects Of untold millions Of years
of heat and cold have worn them away until only
the roots" remain; and they point to the roots
as proof of their theory
The roots are there Anybody them.
Some OF them are below the surface, some
above. Over most of the roots few feet
of earth, but, here and there, huge shoulder of
rock thrusts itself above the surface here and
there great ledge plows its way through the
forests and then disappears in the marsh; and
nowhere can one dig far without coming to rock.
singular incident explains, perhaps why
these mountain roots were not permitted to re-
main untouched for another hundred million
years The incident had it's inspiration in poll
tics. The Ontario government felt that 1t was
losing strength with the farmers. Wise men in
the ministry looked around to what could be
done. The farmers in the "clay belt had been
clamoring for railroad. The ministry decided
that 1t would be good politics to give.it to them.
So 1t was decided to build railroad from North
bay, on the shores of Lake Nipissing, to connect
with the great transcontinental line, under con-
struction farther north.
1t was while this railroad was building that
Fred La Rose, member of the construction
made himself rich, made Cobalt, made more than
a score Of multimonaires and caused Canada.
which had produced almost silver, to produce
IL per cent. Of the worlds output Two men, In
six days, trundled out $4,000 worth of silver
with wheelbarrow. AS an indirect result Sud
bury became the worlds chief producer of nickel
All of which seemed to be agains. the rules
made and provided by nature Canada had never
been known silver country. Near Cobalt
there nothing on the surface to aiicate that
silver might be near. But eye had seen below
the surface. No mind had dreamed of the gold
and silver filled roots Of worn-of mountains. An
explanation required-and geologists who ex
amined the formations gave It,
| The geological assurance that the entire re
gon might be sprinkled with precious metals
quickly caused the country around Cooslt to be
prospected But prospecting In forest-covered
marshes does not proceed rapidly. Not until the
summer OF 1909 did prospectors push $50 miles
northward to the region of Porcupine lake.
There is about much uncertainty with re-
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-03-25
A Nice Question.

ut is, indeed, problem" says the
man with the deep-set eyes, rubbing
his chin thoughtfully.
What Is problem" asks the man
with the detected mustache.
IF man is born hairless. would he
be bald?'
"Surest thing you know"
"Perhaps-and yet. Listen. In or.
der to become bald 1t is necessary to
be provided with hair. Badness Is the
condition occasioned by the hair fall
ing out. Ergo, If man has no hair
to lose he can never become bald. Do
you see? You might as well try to
play the market with no money as to
get bald with no hair to lose and
make you bald. | confess that in one
analysis 1t would seem that the man
would be bald, and yet, as | say, how
can he become bald II he have no
hair to lose originally? You might as
well argue that man who never was
fat can become thin, when he has no
flesh to reduce. And yet. again, ia
king the other view of 1t, IL the man
have no hair he necessarily is bald,
but still how can he be bald II he
never had the opportunity to be.
come"
But the man with the detected mus
tache is ringing for the ambulance.