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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-02-26
WOMAN WAS ALSO EXPRESS
AGENT-MoNEY WAS INTEND
ED FOR MINING PAY ROLL.
ROBBERS MADE THEIR ESCAPE
Robbers Got Package Containing Ten
Thousand Dollars-In Their Hurry
They Overlooked Two Others Con-
tanning Similar Amount.

Pittsburg, Kan, Feb 25.-Mrs. Cas-
Joseph, postmistress at Fuller coal
camp near here, was held up by two
masked robbers last night and robbed
of $4,000, which she had just received
by express from Kansas City.
The money was to have been used
to pay off the employees of the Sheri-
dan Coal company today. The money
was sent from Kansas City last night
on the Kansas City Southern railroad.
There was $30,523 in the three pack
ages. The train arrived at $50 and
was met by Mrs. Joseph and Albert
Briggs, cashier of the coal company.
The money was consigned to the ex-
press company, of which Mrs. Joseph
is agent
Mrs. Joseph took the package con
tanning $1O,523 and left the depot first.
AS she stepped out of the door, a
masked man with a revolver confront
ed her and demanded the money. An
other robber stood near by. Mrs. Jo-
seph handed over the money.
Briggs, who was close behind, saw
what was going on and threw his two
packages, containing $4,000 each into
a corner.
The robbers did not linger to deter
mine whether they had secured all OF
the money, but ran to buggy and
escaped.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-02-26
TAFT FAMILY At
C0ACHMAN' FUNERAL
DEAD MAN DROVE TEAM OF
HORSES INTO STEEP BANK TO
SAVE CHILD.

Washington, d c., Tcb. 25.-Pfesi.
don't and Mrs. Taft attended the fu-
neral of Edward McQuado, coachman
OF Secretary OF War Dickinson today.
McQuado was killed several days ago
when he drove a runaway team Of hor-
ses into a steep bank with the thought
of saving the three year old grand
daughter of Dickinson
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-02-26
Another Revolution Started.

Buenos Ayres. Feb. 25.-Advices
received here today state that an
other revolutionary movement had
been started in Paraguay.
another war veteran dead at wash
ington
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-02-26
ANOTHER WAR VETERAN
DEAD At WASHINGTON
BROADER GENERAL JOSEPH
TlLFoRD DIED THERE YESTER.
DAY, AGED EIGHTY-TWO.

Washington, d. c.. Feb. 25.--Thc
fast thinning ranks of the veterans
of the civil war lost another mem
Der in the person of Brigadier Gen
eral Joseph G. Tilford. L. S. A. re
tired, who died here yesterday.
General Tilford was a native Of
Kentucky, where he was born eigh-
ty-two years ago.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-02-26
STATE BANK IN SMALL BRYAN
COUNTY TOWN RELIEVED OF
FUNDS EARLY SATURDAY,.
ONE SUSPECT IS ARRESTED
Before Blowing Safe, Robbers Cut
All Telephone and Telegraph
Wires Leading into the Town-Go.
Twenty-three Hundred Dollars.

Durant, Okla, Fec. 25.-The safe
in the state bank at Mead, on the
Frisco west of here, was blown
open early today, and $4,000 stolen.
The robbers cut all telephone and
telegraph wires leading into the
town, before blowing the safe.
One suspect was placed under ar
rest today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-02-26

Munich, Feb. 25.-Fritz X. II. Won
uhde, celebrated painter Of religious
scenes, died today, aged 90.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-02-26
j. N. EDWARDS, MAYOR OF PO-
RUM. OKLA, FOUND GUILTY
OF FORGING DEED.
WAS SENTENCED AT MUSKOGEE
Edwards Must Serve Seven Years in
State Penitentiary for Forging Deed
to Land Worth Three Hundred
Fifty Dollars.

Muskogee, Okla, Feb. 25.--J n.
Edwards, mayor of Porum and
justice of the peace. was found
guilty OF forging a deed to eighty
acres of land, worth $3.50, and SEN
fenced to seven years in the state
penitentiary in the district court
here today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-02-26
BLACKSMITH SHOT TO DEATH.
Proprietor of Restaurant at Walnut
Grove, Missouri, Surrenders.

Wolnut Grove, Mo. Feb. 25-William
Cardiff, a blacksmith, was blCt and
killed in a restaurant here today by
Richard Perry, proprietor, who said
Cardiff threatened him. Perry sur
rendered.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-02-26
BRAND MINISTRY
TO RESIGN MONDAY
ATTACKS UPON FRENCH MINIS
TRY Will RESULT IN BRINGING
FORTH RESERVATIONS.

Paris, Feb. 25.-It is regarded as
certain that the BRAND ministry will
resign Monday, as the attack made
upon it in the chamber of deputies
last night and the small majority
with which confidence in the cham
Der was subsequently voted
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-02-26
BALLOON|STS SEEN
At ARKANSAS CITY

Arkansas City, Kan, Feb. 2J.-.The
balloon Miss Sofia, carrying w. f.
Ashman and j. NJ. O'Reiily of st. Lou
is, passed over here going northeast
at 1890 today, The ballaonists
started from San AntooiN, Texas, at
6:47 last night in an attenp. to cap
ture the Lahm cup.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-02-26
WANT INFORMATION
ABOUT COFFEE TRUST
HOUSE COMMITTEE FAVORABLY
REPORTS NORRIS RESOLUTION
ASKING FOR INFORMATION.

Washington, d. c., Feb. 25.-The
house committee on judiciary today
ordered favorably reported the Norris
resolution instructing the attorney
general to send to the house any in.
formation he has regef fding the alleg-
ed monopoly in the coffee trade.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-02-26
MANILA SUBURB IS
DESTROYED BY FIRE
THREE HUNDRED DWELLINGS
BURNED-THE MARY JOHNSTON
CHARITY HOSPITAL DAMAGED

Manila, Feb. 25.-Three hundred ma
tive dwellings in Tondo district, a
suburb of Manila, burned today. The
Mary Johnston charity hospital is
badly damaged. All patients were
removed unharmed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-02-26
GEORG|ANS LYNCH
NEGRO MURDERERS

Augusta, Ga, FEB. - Bob Jones
and John Veazy, negroes, charged
with the murder Of Il White man, we're
taken from the Warrantc", Ga, all 10y
a mob at midnight last night, strung
up to limb and tLeir oodIes rildlcd
with bullets.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-02-26
The Weather

:: New Orleans, La, Feb. %. ::
:: The weather forecast for ::
:; Oklahoma for Sunday Is un- 8:
:: settled and warmer. ::
{. ::
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-02-26

our Foundry is in operation, and
we are making fine castings OF all
kin is, we have few hitch weights
in stock TO move quick.
Jones-Eyereff Machine Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
HAS Been RFORGANIZED

Augusta, Ga, June 13-At meet
ing of the directors of the South At
lantic League, here today it was de
cided that the league will be practical
ly recognized and put on more bust
ness-like basis.
A new season will be started after
the game of Saturday of this week.
the motion to split the season and ar
range for a post-season series came
from the Columbus representative and
carried unanimously A committee
composed of Joyner, Cornish and Wal
ton, was named to arrange for the
post-season series to decide the league
championship.
Augusta stays in the league under
new ownership, and the salary limit,
by unanimously carried resolution, is
to be rigidly enforced from the day Of
the new season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14
BORED BY both BULLETS
DAISY BROWN is DEAD
Bill COrbiR to Answer to
Murder Charge

Daisy Brown, the negro woman bull
let-ridden Sunday morning by Bill
Corbin at his home near the court
house, died of the fearful wounds in
ficted by the angry Zulu and was
buried yesterday Bill is in Jail and
will answer to the charge of Want0n
murder, as it is said that Daisy
Browns only offense was in pleading
with Corbin 90 desist beating his
wife. AS told in The Times-Recorder
yesterday, the negroes in the vicin-
ity We're so enraged at Corbin's cruel
act in shooting the woman that they
seized and held him until the police
arrived The Brown woman's act was
that Of peacemaker, it seems, but it
ended tragically for her. Corbin shot
the woman twice with a Al calibre
pistol, death resulting the next af-
ternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14
TEXAS VALLEY HAS
100000 POTATO CROP
Sends Crop to Western Mar.
kGtS at Good Price

Houston, Texas, June 13.-The ear
ly potato crop of the gulf coast is
about marketed. Wharton, Fulscher
and Eagle Pass have dumped their
offerings upon the northern markets.
Wharton has shipped $50 cars, practi-
cally all Of which went direct to the
Chicago market.
These potatoes brought on an aver
age about so cents a bushel to the
grower. This means that the farmers
Of the valley have divided something
like $34S,OOO in the last month The
railroads came in for freight charges
of about &c cents a bushel or about
$124,0OO, as a result of the crop in the
Wharton district
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14
MACON IS EXPECTED In
Big GAME AT PARK
First One Of Three Will Be
Played Today

Americas fans, it is expected, will
witness this afternoon the first game
of the Americus-Macon series, which
promises to be among the best SEIZED
uled for the season. No information
of the lineup was given out by the To-
Gals yesterday, and, consequently, it
is a matter of conjecture only as 20
how the several positions will be fill
ed. Quite likely Wilder will pitch for
Americas, with Hooks, of course, be-
hind the bat. The Macon team is eX-
pected to arrive at 2:O7 o'clock, and
the game will begin at o'clock, the
usual hour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14
Neckwear.

A new shipment "Keiser's'' neckwear re-
ceived by Saturdays express. "Keiser's" neck
wear is conceded by all to be the best of its
kind, to have more style, to be better made and
best numbers that they make andbuy only three
pair of each pattern, insuring exclusiveness and
giving you a variety of designs to select from.
Csc, Csc, soc and 75c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14
FOR SALE.

Forty five horse engine, one fifty
horse boiler; one eighty saw Eagle
gin; Murray system feeder and con-
denser and elevator; one cotton press,
seed conveyors, etc, for sale at one
fourth their cost. Same has been used
very little, and comprise first-class
ginning outfit
Write or call on
W. NJ. HARPER, Agent,
Americas, Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14
SEABOARD AIR LINE.

Annual Excursion to Savannah and
Tybee, June 18th.
The annual excursion from G. and A.
points to Savannah and Tybee will
be operated on June 18th, tickets be-
ing good returning six days in addi-
ton to date of sale. Rate from Ameri-
Gus will be $500.
For full information see nearest
Seaboard agent, or write R. H. Stan
sell, "A. G. P. A, Savannah, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Tickle on sale for 1O:4O p m. train,
carrying through coaches and sleep
ing cars for Savannah Tickets good
to return on any train up to and in
GLIDING 500 p. m. train July 3rd.
For further information, reserve
tons, etc, apply to
J. E. HIGHTOWER, Agent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Miss Claire Wooten in her handsome
National car, accompanied by Miss
Perdue, Mrs Storey and Mr. Guy
Raines, drove over from Dawson to
Americas yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14
Shirt Waists

When you can get such beautiful dressy
waists as we offer you it is foolish to think of
making any, especially as it is too hot to sew and
as you we'll know, nicely tailored shirt waist
or lingerie waist looks better than the home
made kind. We have them at CSC TO $3.50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

| WILL BE ABSENT from my office
Tuesday, Wednesday, and perhaps,
Thursday, June 18th to 18th. C. P,
Davis D. D. S. list
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Miss Claire Solomon, of Lumpkin, is
the charming guest of Mrs. S. w. Lide
for several days al her home ON Han
cock avenue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14
Bingham Dresses.

We are showing some great values In ging.
ham dresses for house and street wear. They
are perfectly tailored and nicely trimmed with
lace, embroidery and contrasting color bands.
Save yourself the trouble of making your dresses
for these cost only $3.50, 1898 and $3.50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14
Wash Skirts.

We can never get tired of telling you about
our comprehensive line of linen lnene and rep
wash skirts. We have any style that you would
care for, made of the best materials and by the
best tailors. There is nothing common about
any of them, whatever the price, $50 to $50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Ray and Mrs
w. B. Harbaum, Of Macon, are guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Sherlock, com
ing ii attend the Sherlock-Fay we'd
ding tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

An automobile paryp from Moultrie,
Massrs. w. Floyd Hillhouse and J. r.
Hill, Misses Florence Hill, Gladys
Westberry and Miss Ridgal, spent yes
terday touring Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14
Sailor Suits.

For young girls IA to Is years of age we
have very stylish, tailored sailor suit, the very
thing for this hot weather, and SO clean and
fresh looking, as well as comfortable. The price
is moderate, $500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

John B. Fielder, Jr, came from
Nashville yesterday and is spending
two or three days in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

COrns vanish when Magic Corn Paint
is used. Rembert's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Forbidden friendship often turns to
love.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14
PEOPLE WHO COME FOR
A VISIT TO AMERICAS
As Well As Those Who 10
Away.

Hammocks, fishing ;kle, baseball
and tennis goods. Holidays Book
Store
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs James Walker Miss
Jessie Pound, Miss Mamie Macarthur
and Mr. Griff Eldridge will leave at
noon today for a trip to St Angus
tine, Fla Mr. Eldridge win return
Sunday, but the other members Of the
party viii spend a short time at Pablo
Beach.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

c. E. Gilbert was among the many
Maconians coming to Americas yes
terday upon business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Soft soap works only on a soft man
Pharissees, too-get out their pads and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

P. c. Carswel was a well known
Maconian representing his town com
mercially here yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

4 WILL BE ABENT from my office
until Thursday 05th) DR. S. w. Lide.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

John Charles Wheatley, after a
.IInesss of some length in New Orleans,
spent yesterday in Americus, his for
mer home, while en- route to At
lanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Fools start a lot of things for wise
men to finish.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Annual Excursion to Tybee via Central
of Georgia Railway, Tuesday, June
9th. 1911. -$4.O0 Round Trip
From Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Llewelyn Freeman, Of Jacksonville,
was among the guests of the Hotel
Windsor yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14
Muslin Dresses.
CORRECT PRICES
CHAS. L. ANSLFY

Last week we re ceived shipment of the
newest colored embroidered effects in wash
dresses. These are very striking and have been
pronounced by those who have seen them to be
the niftiest ever shown here. Prices range from
$3.50 TO $3.50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Aft Mack, formerly of Americas, but
hailing now from the nigh-capital of
Georgia, came down from Macon yes
terday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Paul J. Norton came from atlanta
yesterday, among others here from
the Capital City.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14
s''s'FS'
3 A s E B ALL
r E S UL I S.

Southern League.
New Orleans 1, Atlanta 2.
Birmingham s, Nashville Z.
Montgomery ,, Memphis 4.
Mobile 0, Chattanooga 2
Sally League.
Albany ), Charleston l. First gaem.
Albany 16, Charleston 7. Second
game.
Jacksonville 2, Savannah Z.
Macon 2, Columbia 10.
Columbus 7, Augusta 3.
National League.
Brooklyn 3, Pittsburg 4.
Boston 4, Chicago ). Twelve in'
nings.
Philadelphia s, St Louis 10.
New York 5, Cincinnati 2.
American League.
St. Louis 0, Philadelphia 6.
Cleveland 1, New York 8.
All other games off; rain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard E Allison,
after stay of two weeks at White
Sulphur Springs, Fla, are expected
home today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Mr. and Mrs. w. c Carter and Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Tullis leave for At
lanta and Bowden Lithia Springs this
morning, going in Mr. Carriers hand
some touring car.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Dewitt yC Picket, hailing from
Terrell's capital town, spent yester-
day in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

PEUPLE WhU JUNE run
A VISIT TO AMERICAS
As Well As Those Who Ito.
Away.
Hammocks, fishing t 5kle, baseball
and tennis goods. Holidays BOOK
Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Ray and Mrs.
w. B. Harbaum, Of Macon, are guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Sherlock, com
ing ii attend the Sherlock-Fay we'd
ding tomorrow.
l WILL BE ABSENT from my office
Tuesday, Wednesday, and perhaps,
Thursday, June 18th to 18th. c. P.
Doyfe y D. s. list
John B. Fielder, Jr., came from
Nashville yesterday and is spending
two or three days in Americas.
COrns vanish when Magic Com Paint
/ = nod pa.uLar4sc
P. c. CarsweIl was well known
Maconian representing his town com
mercially here yesterday.
John Charles Wheatley, after a
|IInesss of some length in New Orleans,
spent yesterday in Americus, his for
mer home, while en- route to At
lanta.
Llewelyn Freeman, Of Jacksonville.
was among the guests of the Hotel
Windsor yesterday.
Paul J. Norton came from atlanta
yesterday, among others here from
the Capital City.
Aft Mack, formerly of Americas, but
hailing now from the nigh-capital of
Georgia, came down from Macon yes
terday
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard E. Allison,
after a stay of two weeks at White
Sulphur Springs, Fla, are expected
home today.
Miss Mary Littleiohn returned to
Americas yesterday firm visit OF
several days in Dawson, the fair
guest Of friends there
Dewitt JC. Picket, hailing from
Terrell's capital town, spent yester-
day in Americas.
w. T. Tyler, of Forsyth, was il
IiAmericus yesterday, called here upon
important business.
John C. Dixon, J. ellis and H. b
Nicholson came over yesterday morn.
ling from Richland.
Mr.. and Mrs C. o. Niles who have
been members if a congenial Ameri-
Gus party at st. Simons' beach fol
several days, returned to Americas
yesterday morning.
J. P. Womack came over yesterday
from Columbus, among others here
from that busy little city.
Mrs. George Duncan, VINO has beer
spending a month in Americas will
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Ha-
mil, will return ii Buena Vista to
morrow evening,
Messrs. Bartlett and Raymond Kelly
of Cordele, We're guests at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Morgan re
Gently.
Miss Mildred Speight, of Unadilla
is the guest for some time of Mrs
L. A. Morgan.
B. R. Adams came down yesterday
from Montezuma, having business il
Americas.
DR.. w. E. Staley, who has been in
Macon for SEVERAL days past, Fe-
turned TO Americas yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. c Carter and Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Tullis leave for At
lanta and Bowden Lithia Springs this
morning, going in Mr. Carriers hand
some touring car
c. E. Gilbert was among the many
Maconians coming to Americas yes
terday upon business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Miss Mary Littlejohn returned to
Americas yesterday firm a visit OF
several days in Dawson. the fair
guest of friends there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

"Why George" she replied,
that sign should decide, if
you're anxious to wed why
delay, dear? They'll furnish
our home from cellar to dome.
And they'll give US our own
time to pay, dear"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

w. T. Tyler, Of Forsyth, was il
iAmericus yesterday, called here upon
important business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

''Iy Darling" said he, ''it
cannot be yet-though it does
freak my heart to postpone it.
A year or two more-perhaps
three, before 1 can furnish
the house, though I own it,"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

DR.. w. E. Staley, who has been in
Macon for several days past, re
turned TO Americas yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

John c. Dixon, J. ellis and H. L
Nicholson came over yesterday morn
ing from Richland.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Niles who have
been members if a congenial Ameri-
Gus party at st. Simons' beach for
several days, returned to Americas
yesterday morning.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1911-02-21
FIFTY MILLION
COMBINE PLANNED
Builders Supply Association to
Join Lumbermen.

Chicago, Feb. 21-Four hundred
dealers in builders supplies, repre-
senting a capital of s20,000,000, are
expected to participate in the conven-
tion of the National Builders Supply
association. Before the convention is
ended, according to the association
leaders, a movement will be COM
pleted to affiliate the association with
the Lumber Dealers association in
forty states, when the organization
will represent capital in excess of
$50, 100000.
The first step in the amalgamation
Of interests is to be taken at meet
ing of the executive committee of the
convening association.
The Lumber Dealers associations
of Indiana, Ohio, New Jersey, Wiscon-
sin, Washington and New York are
reported to have acted favorably upon
the proposition to merge their inter-
ests with the national organization
and delegates with power to act are
expected to confer with the executive
committee during the Chicago conven-
tion. Over 10000 lumber dealers are
members of the state associations at
fected.