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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-05
BUMPER CROP
OF COTTON IN
This SECTION
PROSPECT OF Big CROP GOOD
Bumper Crop Seems Assured
Already

That Americus warehouses will
handle this fall the greatest cotton
crop marketed here in years seems
assured. Upon every plantation and
small farm the crop is luXuriant, aud
at this late stage it would seem that
nothing could occur that would very
materially cut short the promised
abundant yield.
New cotton is coming in already,
and several additional new bales will
come to Americus today.
While confident that the yield IN
Georgia will be as large if not larger
than heretofore, not all believe that
the crop of the country will reach rec
ord proportions.
They agree that it is a magnificent
crop, but lean to the opinion that the
luxurious weed and foliage has inter
fered to some extent with the fruitage
of the plant.
The Georgia yield, 1t is predicted,
will reach two and half million
bales without overestimating the prob
able weather conditions that may al
feet the crop from now on. This will
be the biggest yield that Georgia has
ever made.
The showers that are now falling
almost daily are of great benefit to the
crop, but too much rain would do
great damage.
1t is anticipated that the receipts At
Savannah for the month Of August
will be between fifty and sixty thou
sand bales. Heavy and continuous
rains from now on might seriously in
terfere with the production, but the
daily showers that are now being re-
ported all through the districts are
doing much good.
Prospects for a large crop have al
ready affected the prices, but prices
We're abnormally high, so that even a
banner crop coming upon the market
now would have no other effect than
to bring the market down to a nor
NAL level.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-05
AS A RELIEF
TO SUFFERER
DEATH CAME
Mr.. MACARTHUR Died FRIDAY
Was Widely known and Re-
SpGCtGd Citizen

Following a lingering illness, 4X-
tending over a period of several years,
AR. j. 0. Macarthur passed away at
.1:2O o'clock Friday afternoon at ais
residence on Lee street. In view of his
critical condition during the past week
his death was at any hour during
that long time would not have been
at all unexpected.
For long time he had suffered
from rheumatism which, despite the
best medical attention and careful
nursing grew steadily worse and re-
suited in his death.
Mr.. Macarthur was well known and
generally esteemed in Americus and
Sumter county and there is deep re-
gret at his death
Twenty-three years ago he removed
ON Early county to Sumter and en-
gagged in farming, later removing with
MS family to Americus, where he has
since resided. During nine years he
was in the sheriffs' office here, first as
deputy and during two full teTms as
sheriff Of the county.
In all of his business dealings he
was straightforward, upright and hon
est, possessing the confidence and es-
TEEN of everyone.
Mr. Macarthur was fifty-two years Of
age in May last. He was native OF
Randolph county, but at an early age
removed to Early, where the family
resided before coming here. He is sur
vived by his wife, three daughters and
two sons, and by his only brother, w
| P. Macarthur; two sisters, Mrs. E. S.
Collins and Mrs. John Stamper.
The funeral services will be held at
o'clock this afternoon from the fam
lily residence on Lee street conducted
| by Rev. Robert L. Bivins, of Furlow
Lawn Baptist church. Friends of the
family are respectfully invited to at
tend. The pallbearers will be Messrs.
R. L. Maynard, H. B. Mashburn, T. l..
Summers, E. L. Bell, W. T. Lane, L.
A. Morgan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-05
NEGRO'S NECK SAVED
BY SHERIFF'S ACTION
ImbGCiIG Brought From Ella
vile to Sumter Jail

Whisked to AmeriCus in a speedy
touring car, at the wheel of which sat
Sheriff Chapman, Of Marion county
the neck of Dan Rushin, an old negro
of Buena Vista, was probably saved
from the hands Of incensed citizens
Of that town whom, according to re-
port, We're bent upon lynching him.
Sheriff Chapman and Deputy Sheriff
Belk reached Americus at 6 o'clock
last night, and the negro was soon
safely behind the steel bars of Castle
Sumter.
And Buena Vista was thus spared
possible tragedy.
Rushin, who is an old negro So years
old and rather inoffensive, made an
attack upon a young white girl IN
Buena Vista yesterday morning,
though he did not assault her. He
was promptly arrested and lodged in
Marion Jail.
However, feeling against the negro
ran high, and during the afternoon
Sheriff Chapman had reason to believe
that Judge Lynch might convene a
session of his court last night and
finally dispose Of the case.
Then Sheriff Chapman and Deputy
Belk got busy to the end of preventing
the rumored lynching.
Rushin, securely chained, was plac-
ed in a big touring car and the run +
thirty miles to Americas was made IN
record time. The officer expressed
the belief that Rushin is of unsound
mind, and after a few days an effort
will be made to commit him to the
Insane Asylum. At all events he IS
safe here.
Sheriff Chapman and Deputy Belk
went back to Buena Vista last night,
feeling sure that no harm would now
come to Rushin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-05
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We still have ON hand number OF
Hart Schaffner & Marx fine suits made i'm
the latest styles, which we offer at exact
ly half price, as we are anxious to close
every single suit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-05
MASONIC FUNERAL.

Members of NJ. B. Council lodge No.
95 and of Americus lodge No. 10, as
well as transient members in good
standing, are invited to assemble at
Masonic Temple at 3 o'clock this af-
ternoon to attend the funeral of J. ..
Macarthur.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-05
DRUMMERS Win Fight IN
MILEAGE BILL MATTER
If the Senate Now Passes the
Bill

Atlanta, August 4.-The travelling
men of Georgia won from the railroads
when all substitute bills to the Shaw
mileage bill were brushed aside and
by vote of 40 to the original bill
of the travelling men was passed
with only a few amendments.
The amendments reduced the size
of towns in which windows must be
maintained from 5000 to 1000 popu-
Iation and gave the railroads until
December I to install the windows in
stead Of only thirty days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-05
AMERICUS CAMP TO ATTEND
FUNERAL OF j. O. M'ARTHUR

There will be a called meeting Of
Washington Camp No. "a P. Q. S. Of
A. at K. of P. Hall at o'clock today
to attend the funeral of ]. o. Near
thur. All members urged to attend.
Camp No. IA is invited to attend
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-05

Mental conquests count for more
than the other sort, and they are legit-
innate, civilized struggles of man %
man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-05

Many a love story is made up out Of
a lot of stories.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-05

A gifted man will always let you
find it out for yourself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-05

Character is written boldly in deeds,
not words.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20
RECEPTION FOR NEWLY-WEDS

The paternal home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dan Hall, 7O4 College avenue. was
the scene of unusual festivities last
evening. The occasion was a recep-
tion in honor of their son, Alva, and
his bride, upon their return from their
trip. Mrs. Hall fully sustained her
enviable reputation as hostess. and
the bountiful repast served to the as
sembled guests left nothing to be de-
sired. The Misses King, Munroe. Fos-
ter, and Dixon served in the capacity
of waiting maids with charming
gracefulness and felicity. May these
bonnie lassIes' not lack equally
charming waiting maids when each.
in turn, becomes guest of honor. is
the sincere wish of all who we're so
fortunate as to be present last ev-
enlng.
The newly-weds will be given an
other reception this evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Graham.
after which they will proceed to their
home on the upper Tallahassee. attend
ed by the best wishes OF their num-
erous friends for long life of peace.
happiness. and prosperity
To the earnest inquiries of Lonnie
Gribble and Philip Hayes. Jr.. regard
ing the setting of the double harness
of matrimony. Aiva was overheard to
reply: 81 can tell you fellers this
marryin' business is the only system.
I'm little new in it yet. beIn' as this
is the first time I've ever tried IL:
but ii agrees with me alright. and /
reckon it'll beat batchin' forty ways
for Sunday. But If you fellers are
contemplatin' takin' a weddln trip. I'd
advise you not to figger on takln' the
train this side of Colorado Springs or
Denver"
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20
DICKENS CLUB PRESENTS
BOOKS TO THE BLIND

The members OF the Canon cry
Dickens club. Will today, through
Mrs. Robert S Lewis. present The
state school for the blind at Colorl-
do Springs. three large volumes of
specially prepared books for the use
of its inmates containing Dickens
story, The Tale OF Two Cities" The
books, which are attractively bouna.
but pcnderous looking ZONES, we've
made specially for the club by the
American Institute for the Blind II
Louisville, Kentucky. and are fine
gift. Instead of printed letters the
pages are embossed with minute char
acters, which are read and compre-
hended by means of the sense of
touch. The raised characters are ex-
touch, possess a remarkable simui-
tude. The indentations made on the
reverse OF the paper, whicn results III
the embossing of the diverse. or front
side, resembles in some degree the
impressions made on the disc of the
old-fashioned phonograph. or talking
machine. That the gift will be ap-
preciated by the unfortunates of the
Colorado Springs institution goes
without saying.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20
FORMER CONVICTS MITCHELL
AND WILLIAMS LEAVE CANON

James E. Mitchell and Charles Will
liams. brought mere rscently from
Denver by Sheriff Esser, charged with
robbing the store of A. p. Easton at
! Williamsburg in this county May l..
1907 were Monday brought be-
fore Judge C. A. wilkin in the district
court but owing to the fact that no
Information had been filed against
them by the district attorney. Judge
willin dismissed the case and the
men we're discharged on account of
the three years statute of Limitation
having expired.
Mitchell and Williams, 1t Is said.
have had checkered criminal career
and from 1905 to 1907 terrorized mauy
localities in Colorado. They complet-
ed in March a four-year term in the
federal prison at Leavenworth. Kas..
for robblng the Williamsburg postof-
fee in 1907 of about $4,000 in stamps
and money at the same time the store
was robbed II is also strongly sus-
pected that the pair was also impllca-
ted in a safe blowing and robbery at
Sterling, Colo, and also OF similar
crime at Pueblo in the Gold Label
saloon.
II Is asserted that Mitchell in con-
lection with another inmate named
cordova. was responsible for the pris-
IN break at the penitentiary here In
1902. when band of convicts seized
the wife OF Warden Cleghorn and us
ing her as a shield from the bullets OF
the guards. blew down the gates witn
nltro-glycerine to the outside. only to
be recaptured OF be sho, down shortly
afterwards
When Mitchell was captured in Pu-
clio four years ago on the postof-
fee robbery charge. he is said TO have
admitted being implicated in big
diamond robbery in Omaha for whicl
his pal. Kid Harris. was sentenced
to siStcen years in a Nebraska pris-
on.
williams and Mitchell left Monday
evening for Denver.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20
RESOLUTIONS HAVE
THE RIGHT RING

At the regular meeting OF the board
of directors OF the Colorado Springs
Chamber of Commerce last wednes-
day the following resolution was un-
animously adopted;
WHEREAS the State Highway be-
tween Colorado City and Canon City
will. when completed. form connect
ing link which will bring the people
OF these two communities into closer
commercial and social contact. and
WHEREAS the boulevard will be
one or the grandest scenic highways
OF the State. and will be to both reg
ions valuable asset in attracting
tourist travel. now therefore
BE 1T RESOLVED by the Board
of Directors, for and on behalf OF the
Chamber of Commerce. that this o.
ganization to the Business Mems as
sociation. and through It to the peo-
Pile OF Canon City. the desire OF the
people of Colorado Springs to cooper
atc with the people of Canon City
and the willingness OF the Colorado
Springs Chamber OF Commerce 20
work with tho commercial organiza-
,ions OF Canon City in matters pertain
ing to the mutual interest OF the two
communities: and
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED
that copy Of these resolutions be
forwarded to the president and tho
secretary of the business Mems as
sociation OF Canon city"
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20
BROUGHT HERE FROM
PORTLAND MONDAY NIGHT

Lum Bruce and Jack Collins. both
coiored. were brought here from Port
land Monday night by Constable Ern-
est Fountain and given quarters in
the county jail pending an investiga-
ton into the charge that they are
Iuilty OF highw way robbery. Two men.
whose names we have been unable TO
ascertain. were held up by highway
men at Portland at late hour Sum
day night and a considerable sum of
money obtained from them; one be-
ing relieved OF about fifty dollars and
the other of half that amount. Bruce
and Collins. who bear a somewhat
shady and unenviable reputation, wei e
taken into custody Monday morning
on the theory that they were guilty
OF the crime and mittimus was Is
sued by Justice Edwards OF Portland
committing them to the county jail
until such time as they should be
able to establish their innocence.
Bruce is an ex-conyict.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20
FREEZING, NOT FROST,
DAMAGED FRUIT CROP

Denver, April 1s.-George W. Val
lery, general manager OF the Colorado
Midland. has returned from a trip to
the Western slope. He reports heavy
damage to the fruit crop in the Grand
valley and says that freezing. and not
frost caused the injury
The loss In the territory around
Palisade on peaches is placed at SIS
per cent" said Mr.. vallery today. AT
Bridges. Clifton and number of
points west of Palisade the crop was
entirely destroyed. The damage to
aprieots and pears was about the same
as to peaches. Apples, apparently, are
are not hurt.
"The thermometer went down To is
points above zero at some points. The
low temperature froze the buds and
young fruits. II was the freezing and
not the frost which did the damage.
smudee pots we're not efficient in pre-
vomiting tho damage"
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20
A HELPING HAND.
Is Gladly Extended by Canon City
Citizen.

There are many enthusiastic citi-
zens in Canon City prepared to tell
their experience for the public good.
Testimony from such a source is the
best OF evidence. aud viii prove n
helping hand" to scores of readers.
Read the following statement:
V. II. Ames. 612 Riverside avenue.
Canon City, Colo. says: 'Doan's
K.aney pills the the only medicile
| ever use when my back and kidneys
trouble me and must say that I
have found them beneficial. Several
years ago when | was living In Peo-
ria, Ill. my kidneys became disor-
dored and ] suffered from, a dull
heavy pain in the small OF my back
II was difficult for me TO straighten
after STOPPING and | was inconven-
fenced In many ways by pain and
lameness. Doan's Kidney Pills. pro-
cured at Hunter Palmer's Drug Store.
brought mo prompt relief and have
been firm believer in their merit
ever since. II is now over year
or more since have had occasion
to use them"
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo. New
York. sole agents for tho United
States.
Remember the mc-Donn's-and
take no other.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20
FRIENDS IN COUNCIL
ELECT OFFICERS

At their meeting Friday afternoon
in the parlors OF the Denton hotel.
the Friends in Council elected the fol-
lowing officers to take the Initiative
in the work of the organization for
the coming year: President. Mrs.
whIpple; vice president. Mrs. Coult-
err; recording secretary. Mrs. Graves;
corresponding secretary. Mrs. Twitch-
oil. treasurer, Mrs. sinden. historian,
Mrs. clearinghouse; delegates to state
convention, Mrs. Evans. Mrs, whipple;
altcrnates. Mrs, Boil, Mrs, Bailey.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20
MAKE THIS TEST.
How to Tell ii Your Hair is Di-
seased.

Even If you have luxuriant head
of hair you may want to know wheth-
er it is in healthy condition or not.
9s per cent of the people need hair
tonic.
Pull hair out of your head; IL the
bulb at the end of the root is white
and shrunken, it proves that the hair
is diseased, and requires prompt treat
ment if its loss would be avoided If
the bulb is pink and full. the hair IS
healthy.
We want every one whose hair re-
quires treatment to try Rexall "s3''
Hair Tonic. We promise that 1t shall
not cost anything II it does not give
satisfactory results. 1t is designed
to overcome dandruff. relieve scalp iE-
ritation, to stimulate the hair root
tighten the hair already in the head,
grow hair and cure badness.
1t is because OF what Rexall "93'
Hair Tonic has done and our sincere
faith in its goodness that We want
you to try It at our risk. Two sizes.
SOC and s1.OO Sold only at our store
The Rexall Store The Mitchell G
Egbers Drug Store.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20
FEARS BLINDNESS; KILLS
SELF AND FAMILY
CBy United Press)

Youngstown. Ohio. April 1S.-Fear-
full that approaching blindness would
make it impossible for him to support
his family. Grant Rickett, plumb q,
this morning murdered his wife and
four children with an ak and MANNED
his fifth child and then committed SUI
eide by shooting himself. He left a
note explaining the reasons for his
actions.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20

The dance given by the Ladies' of
St Mary's Guild was big success as
is usually the case with most of the
enterprises they foster The Elk's
hall was beautifully decorated with
butterdys. the handiwork OF the
Misses Edith and Ida Harrison. Oycr
two hundred we're used in the decor
ating scheme. One of tho largest
crowds that has attended an Easter
dance in many years was present last
night
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20

A. II. Chess and Miss Betress Fow-
Ter. both OF Canon City. we're married
by Rev. o. s. Reed. pastor OF tho First
Christian church, at tho latter's resi-
dence. bo3 Pike avenue. last Sunday
afternoon In tho presence of few OF
thoir more Intimate friends Mr. and
Mrs, ch~s will mako thclr home
here.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20

Mrs. Belle Key entertained a few
of her special friends at her home
in South Canon Wednesday afternoon
from 2 to o'clock Soon after their
arrival she led them into the myster-
les of "Grandmother's Flower Card
en-" and with social converse and mu-
sic on the phonograph the time passed
most delightfully."- A dainty luncheon
was a feature of the occasion.
The guests from Lincoln Park were
Mesdames Kirkaddon, Gebhardt. Kins,
Likens and Andrews.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20

W. P. Ahart has built new kitchen
to his house on East Grand evenue.
A new culvert was put in Tuesday
by Frank Broughton and Ed Howes
on Colorado avenue. A little similar
repairing or bridge building, at other
points on our roadways in the course
of time, woul dbe quite commendable.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20

Some of the Easter decorations at
the Presbyterian church Sunday were
furnished by Mrs Sweitzer from her
windows on East Sherman. Her
home is bower of floral beauty and
she is always willing to share with
the less favored ones Her flower
garden and incubators occupy much
of her time and visit to her grounds
and poultry yards is well worth the
while.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20
CHIROPRACTIC.

chlropratlc is not ostcopathy, Chris
tlan Science. Mechano Theropy. Mem
tai Suggestion, Magnetic Healing. Hy-
pnotism or anything else but chirop-
ractic We remove the cause OF dis
ease by adjusting tho spine. thus taxi
Ing away the pressure from lmpingoi
nerves. A complete restoration TO
health being the result Examination
free. PIckard q PIckard Chriopractic
Nerve Specialists Room .. r. o.
nlds
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20
CELEBRATED FIFTIETH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

An exceptionally joyous event WAS
the celebration ON Sunday of the gold
en- wedding jubilee of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Delabar at their home, 123
South Third street, in the presence Of
their nine living children and num-
erous grandchildren and great-grand-
children The occasion was one of
the most notable gatherings in the
annals of the family and had been
looked forward to by its members, IS
peeially by the aged couple, who were
to be its guests of honor, with the
most delightful anticipations imagin-
able and. that the most sanguine #
their hopes were realized goes with
out saying.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delabar were married
at Quincy. Illinois, April 10th, 1861
and resided there for considerable
length of time before emigrating tc
this western country They have
lived in Colorado, however, almost
generation; coming to this state 10
make their home more than thirty
years ago. They established them
selves first at Trinidad, from which
place they removed to Pueblo. AND,
later, TO Canon City. Trinidad was
the family home for many years and
Mr.and Mrs. .Delabar have many friends
in that city, as well as in Pueblo.
where they were, likewise. well and
fayorably known. They came here six
years ago and are most estimable peo-
pie.
The Delahar home on South Third
street was given up to the anniver-
sary festivities on Sunday and it is
doubtful if Easter was anywhere else
in the community as festive and glee-
full as it was here. A feature of the
occasion was a magnificent dinner at
which more than a score of people sat
down: four generations being pres
ent. 1t was such feast as one does
not forget. for there was associate
with it a family reunion and the SEN
timentality that attaches to half 4
century OF welded life on the part of
those who dispensed It's hispitolity.
Some of the guests at Sundays din
ner left for their homes in other
towns this morning. but others will
remain for day or two longer to en-
JOY the social sunshine and fraterndl
spirit which the celebration so gener-
ously inspired. The writer joins the
friends Of Mr.. and Mrs Delabar IN
wishing them many similar anniyer-
saries under no less pleasant en-
vironmeut than the one that surround
ed them on Sunday. They we're the
recipients of many gifts eommemora-
tive of the affair
Among the adults present were An
thony r Delabar, Of Los Angeles;
Frank Delabar. Pasadena, California.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert wilmunder cf
Elmora. Colorado; Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
Bradfeld. Pueblo. Colorado; MIR. ami
Mrs J. AueT. Pueblo; Mr.. and Mrs
chas. p. Dela5ar. Fowler, Colorado,
Mr. and Mrs. ". II. Lovett, Fowler.
Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. J. r TAFT. Pu-
eblo; and Mr. and Mrs. c. r. West. IF
Tiota. Colorado.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20

Arthur Hubbell's are putting the
finishing touches to their beautiful
new home on Grand avenue, and fix
ing up and seeding the lawn. 1t will
make one of the most attractive homes
on the Park.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20

Evidently Park avenue intends 70
keep ahead of the fy-pest for the
season, as Harry Bowman is still at
the business of porch screening. The
next one on the list is Thos. John
sons.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20

guests Suitable games caused the
time to pass merrily, and with rs-
freshments of ice cream and cake,
insured all jolly good time.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20
ARMY AVIATOR KILLED
tBy United Press)

= Paris. April &c. Parron, an army
aviator. fell three hundred feetin an
aeroplane near Bucs, and was instant
ly killed.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20

The Laird house on Logan street is
being touched up with coat of paint.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20

improvements are still in progress
over the park.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20

Mrs. Howes, of Colorado avenue.
entertained a half dozen of Lloyd's
Sunday School classmates and friends
Sunday after church services. The
young folks took walk "over the
bluff" and had a pleasant afternoon
together.
Cañon City record., 1911-04-20

C. T. Gebhardt is spending few
days at home, expecting to take a
business trip to Denver the last OF
the week.