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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-05

George was not SO cheered by the signal
as he thought he would be. He was look
ing intently at a woman who sat also in
the boats sternsheets, who was no other
than Dofla Carmenclta.
The boat raced up alongside, and the
man in command clambered unhandily
up the ruins of the ladder. He was
splashed with the mud of much riding,
and his spurs were red. He introduced
himself as Colonel Quesada, and indi-
Gated with furious gesture the woman in
the boat.
1--WE have caught her at last, the vixen."
he proclaimed. "She has confessed the
harm she has done to you. Presently she
shall be punished. In the meanwhile,
Senior, l offer you my country's apollo
gies.'
"Thanks, said the Englishman dryly.
"But Nature has made the senorita a
breaker of hearts, and | am sure she does
not merit punishment for what she cam
not help
The soldier stared. "But | have
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14
DELICATE CHILDREN.
Made Strong and Healthy by VinOl.

II wish l could induce every moth
er who has a delicate sickly child 10
try your delicious cod liver and iron
tonic, Vinol
1T restored our little daughter to
health and strength after everything
else had failed. 1t tastes so good she
loved to take it-not a bit of cod liver
oil taste Mrs. C. W. Stump, Can
ton, Ohio. eve guarantee this testi-
monial to be genuine,)
The reason Vinol is so successful in
building up puny, delicate, ailing chill
dren is because it is a combination of
the two most world famed tonics-
the medicinal body building elements
of cod liver oil, aided by the blood
making and strength creating proper
ties of tonic iron. 1t contains no oil,
and children love to take it, and t
cannot harm the most delicate child.
If we can induce you to try bottle
of Vinol as a body builder and
strength creator for your child, and
you do not find it is all we claim, we
will return your money on deman
Dodson's Pharmacy, Amerieus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14
OLD COMMON SENSE.
Change Food When You Feel Ont OF
Sorts.

"a great deal depends on yourself
and the kind of food you eat" the wise
cid doctor said to a man who came TO
him sick with stomach trouble, and
sick headache once or twice week,
and who had been taking pills of diff
ferent kinds and medicines for three
or four years.
He was induced to stop eating any
sort d fried food or meat for beark-
famea was mt ON Grape-Nuts and
cree leaving off all medicines.
In lew days he began to get bet
- now he has entirely recovered
es that he is in better health
has been before in twenty
rs This man is So years old
he feels like a new man all
fhe tfn
Raad%'The Road to MELVILLE" in
MOS aThere's a Reason"
Ever Sead The above letter. A new
one spIkars from time to time. They
nre geI4,ine, true and full OF human
interestt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14
HENRY WALKER TO BUILD
DWELLING ON LEE STREET
Pretty Home viii be Erected On The
South Side.

Pretty Home VIII be Erected On The
South Side.
Mr. Henry Walker is preparing to
build at once the first pretty dwell
ing of the new year, and in due time
will re "at home" there. Mr.. Walker
owns a desirable lot on Lee street, adj
joining the property of Mr.. H. b.
Mashhurn. The plans prepared are for
a comfortable and attractive residence
cf FIX or seven rooms. 1t is to be
hoped that the pace thus set in home
building will be followed by scores of
others, as Americas needs thehouses
dozens of additional dwelling to ac-
commodate the scores of people who
would come here if homes were to be
had
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

Medicines that aid nature are al
ways most effectual Chamberlain
Cough Remedy acts on this plan. it
allays the cough, relieves the lungs,
opens the secretions and aids nature
in restoring the system to a healthy
condition Thousands have testified
tic it's superior excellence. Sold by all
dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14
HOw,s This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY C CO, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned have knoW2u,2nl
]. Cheney for the last Is yea VI
believe him perfectly honoraN
business transactions, and finn
lblc TO carry out any obligatlonsV
by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan e. Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Testimonials sent free Prices, 75c
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

Americas will have all of her bust
ness streets paved before Christmas
comes again, and her population of
$3.50 will be walking upon them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

This weather seems almost like the
spring and yet there's many a rumor
of the Elberta peach crop killed be-
twixt January and June.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

With $4,000 spent already by farm
ers here for new mules, there need be
no fear of cotton crop shortage in
Sumter this year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14
ID Arlalss.
(Harper's Weekly.

(Harpers Weekly
ats three months since j saw you
last"
The oae who met her plainly states.
Says she: "Can that be- possible?
It's awful how time aviates."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

The actual white population of
Americas, as taken by the federal cen
sus enumerators, is 1850 Has any
other South Georgia city as many?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

If all the people clamoring for
homes in Americas could be accom-
modated another thousand would De
added to our population.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

Feminine Americas is going easy on
the hob skirt, but there will be no let
up on hat pins, bridge" whist, rats
and similar foibles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

1t will soon be the open season for
spring poets, short story writer's, verb
tas, pro bono publico, and the editors
will take to the woods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

The city council, it is said, is going
to require of the Seaboard railway the
building of better bridges over the
tracks en- Lee and Barlow streets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

A prominent prohibitionist here says
he is almost inclined to favor the open
sale of whiskey again, since blind til
gers cannot be restrained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

Lower Jackson 81; eet-the tendeI-
loin distr;ot--is to he cleaned out, in.
der orders from Mayor Mathis, and
the police will get bUSy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

The jolly farmer, some 100 strong
will be in town today selecting mule
millinery and buying abdominal am
munition for the pillow hand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

The absolute refusal of trial juries
here to convict blind tiger cases means
a vast increase H. the whiskey bnsl-
ness ia Amer icus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

Already the peach growers of Amer
les are wearing a worried look over
this halmy spring weather, as it BODIES
no good to lae crop.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14
MRS. DlISC rs ARRESTED
FOR SERTION or CHILD
Newman Won Held by Authorities
Atlanta.

Atlanta, ], Dry 12.-Recoginzed on
the street t Y from her published
photograph Eal description, Mrs.
Maude Mey of riscoll, who recently
left her BY I I'D child at the home
of a negro wman and disappeared,
was arreste nd taken to the police
station. ISL y held on the charge of
cruelty to abandonment of her
child
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

The more you do for some people
the angrier they get with you for not
doing more. !
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

RE- Its in City Ctu't this week We're
far from gratifying. The evidence was
strong in many cases, but the jury
wouldn't convict
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

That new r.ty marshal, yet in en-
bf:a,iic state, will have plenty to do
if he, does tin looking after delin-
quent taxpayers here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

Americas is going to come back on
that fake census proposition, and she
will get somebody's goat ere the CO.
tillion is finished.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14
LIES OF THE TOWN
TOLD In A few lines.
|RCil Stubs Picked Up at
Random.
Worlds Almanac Encyclopedia and
Hicks Almanac for 1911 just received.
holidays Book Store.

Americas has that perfectly good
population of $3.50, as shown by the
books of the census takers, and the
fact must be recognized.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

Black Patti and her large company
in "a Trip to Africa" will delight a
great colored audience, especially, at
the theatre tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14
OCCUPY
Ne BLOCK
Business

The Bro Co., the latest
enterprise mercantile in
Americas, lady for business
in a few dial company, which
will engagtl wholesale and
SPACIOUS sto he Byne block, i'm
mediately adj the Council ware
house. and WI is now being fitted
up for the Is required Messrs.
Rob Brown, r. Whitley and Roy
Black will be e active managers OF
the new conn ", which will attract
to itself lal atronage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

to the bridge
He without any
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-01-14

All linen Laces lie
SOC Window Shades 25c
Mems 25c Supendes l0c
Spools Silk Thread for &c.
Ladies 0c Hose &c.
One lot of Persian Silks this sale 39c yard
Ladies Fur Top Bedroom Slippers 65c
Mems and Ladies Shoes, any style or number you want at
$l0O per pair.
$3.50 Ladies Shoes $249
300 Ladies Shoes ZOO.
$50 Ladies Shoes LIS.
If you need Chden Shoes have large line that will
be almost given away.
80 inch Good Bleaching lie
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19

Grape paper and finished with grin
ming features made from black tissue,
may be scattered over the walls.
Cardboard owls and lean open mouth
ed cats with high arched backs and
bristling tails may be perched here
and there, and vines laden with small
pumpkins-all of Grape paper-will
supply striking note Of color on
mantel and table. AS a centerpiece
for the latter use a huge jack-O'-lan-
tern lighted from within and surround
ed by a ring of dancing witches fash
Toned from paper and wire.
A cleverly designed little almond cup
is in the form of a witch's hat. The
brim is represented by a disk of card
board covered with black Grape paper.
The disk is four inches in diameter,
and in its center a white fluted aim
ond cup is pasted. The tall pointed
crown is fashioned like a cOrnucopia
and inverted over the cup like the
snuffer of candle. The front of the
hat is decorated with a tiny broom
made of straw cOlored tissue with
wire handle.
Dressing up gives a child more pleas
ure than any other kind of fun. And
the Grape paper merchant has come
TO the aid of the mother who wants
TO help son and daughter transform
themselves into field flowers or barn
yard ROSTERS. The magnificent ami
NAL illustrated here is made of moth
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19
n. Leek o. tha Daf0diIl

There are those today who MAINTAIN
that the Welsh national emblem IS
rot the leek. but the dafoiil Botn
Isak and daRodil are known in the an,
Gent British tongue as "Eenin, ana
II is held Nv those who favor the dam
tier flower that, owing to the similar
irv NJ name. the two became confused
and that Shakespeare influence.
conrIsa with the Euglishman's delight
=, making fun of TaFy and his leek,
served to perpetuate the error
Be that as it may. the majority OF
Welshmen have agreed 10 wear the
laek as IAN honorable badge and
neither saxon bacters nor the indef-
niteness OF the historical data viii
avail to dislodge an anoient and q
national custom.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19
In Doubt.

An exceedingly pOmpous and super
cilious old chap engaged rooms at a
hotel. where he made himself pretty
obnoxious by his petty faulttinding
among the employees. One day he
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19
A NeSn Brand.

A group Of normal school girls from
an interior New York town were to-
gether at a fashionable restaurant in
Albany, bent upon a lark. which they
agreed could best be attained by or
dering some real drinks, like the men.
The waiter. on being directed TO bring
some drinks" all around, asked
what kindg' The leader replied with
frmness, Cocktails"
Yes. miss" said the waiter, what
kind of cocktails?'
This threw the girls into confusion
until one Of them saved the situation
BY suddenly exclaiming, "Oh. lager!H
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19

ing more valuable than white tissue
paper cut into feather shapes and
glued upon foundation Of cheese
cloth. The head is made on a foun-
dation of stiff paper cut into the
shape of the head and shoulder cape.
the tail feathers are magnificent speci-
mems of tissue paper plumes, and 4
giant sunhower wand gives the touch
of color TO the costume.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19

haughtily approached the clerks desk
and announced that he wanted TO lodge
a complaint
"A complaint" said the clerk. Well,
I guess you'll have 70 see the boss
about that. That's him there"
The pompous one turned TO the boss,
who stood at his elbow smoking q
cigar.
Are you the proprietor Of this no.
tel?" he began.
The proprietor took his cigar from
his mouth. looked the old chap up and
down and drawled:
well, l thought I was till you
came"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19
A rriok For Halloween.

Here is a candle trick for Halloween.
Cut ont of large apple two or three
round pieces the size and shape of
the end of candle. In the center OF
one end of each one stick a small,
round piece of peeled almond. This
is the wick. Light it and blow it our
when the fame has blackened it. Tell
your friends that you once had a
friend who was colonel Of Rus
sian regiment, from whom you learn
ed TO eat candles. at the same time
lighting your apple candles. Then blow
them out, pop them into your mouth
one after the other and eat them.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19
HALLOWEEN FUN.
ChanticIeer Has His Place In
This Years ReVels.
WEIRD ROOM DECORATIONS.

Jaek-'o- lantern centerpieee Fer Sup
per Table Surrounded by q Ring o.
Dancing Witches Made With Paper.
A Trick For the Night of spooks.
FavOrs and decorations for the NIGH
when witches are supposed to- hoiG
hideous reyel AID spooks to walk
abroad can be effectively fashioned al
home from the simplest materials. a
weird effect may be impaired to the
room in which the Fates are to be con
suited by fastening natural branches
to the picture moldiug7 all the way
round. massing them above doors and
windows and draping them with trail
ing w.sps Of gray Grape paper cut in
long quarter inch strips to resemble
Florida moss. Fasten small pumpkin
lanterns amid the branches and SUI
pend black cardboard bats here and
there.
Pumpkins Of various sizes. cut from
heavy cardboard. covered with orange
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19
Just Like a Man.

"How's your watch? l want 10 set
mine"
1T IS almost human"
$50 reiiableT'
seldom tells the truth"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19
Net Available.

Il wish I had a rich uncle"
II have one"
How delightfuli"
"And he has thirteen children Of his
own"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19

While making a practice march in
the French Alps near SOspel a few
days ago a battalion Of the Twenty
seventh Chasseurs AIpins became lost
in a fog. The officer in command Of
the battalion asked his men if any OF
them possessed a compass. but no one
had one The situation appeared in
extrica BILE. when a stray sheep appear
ed in sight. The lieutenant immedi-
ately ordered his men 70 follow the
animal. which quickly led them to the
nearest viIlage.-Paris Excelsior.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19
Pzpsr Guns to Boost s.. Louis.

The Business Mems league has orig
mated a new medium for advertising
st. Louis. Taking advantage Of the
campaign for sanitary improvements
and the innovation Of the individual
drinking cup. the league has had fash
toned distinctive paper cups. which
are being distributed throughout the
city. On one side in large red letters
is printed. Drink in the facts about
81. Louis printed on the other side as
you use this cup."-St. Louis Republic.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19
Austrian Ped Tape.

At Kopist. near Bruex. In January
last a miner named Brick risked his
life in saving a boy from drowning.
His heroic action cost him severe
cold. resulting in a long sickness. On
the advice Of friends he appealed TO
the authorities for some assistance.
After a delay Of several weeks he re-
ceiyed an answer informing him that
be had been fined crown because he
had omitted to place the proper stamp
on his petition for help Austrian red
tape could scarcely 20 further
Prague Cor. Pail Mall Gazette.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19
he BREEDS ToADs.

Colorado Han Usss Them to Kill of
Flies.
A unique garden Is that Of J. v.
Crone Of Greeley. Colo. devot 70 the
jlg Of garden truck. Mr. Crone has
caught hundreds Of toads aud rut them
on his place. He says that they are
the worst enemy OF the fly and that
the time VIII come when people will
domesficate them for the purpose Of
Kidding premises Of files.
Toads have cleared every fly from
the Crone place. and neighbOrs at
tribute absence Of flies from their
premises to the toad garden.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19

Miss Marjory,' she went on. my
friend has heard me speak so much
OF YOU. would you mind coming into
the kitchen a minute TO make his &C
,,,ain-ancs7 Why. I'd love 70 meek
vour future husband. Polly l said.
so l skipped down to the lower
rsgions and. Mildred Morton Morse,
Who do YOU think is Polly's 1anee!
VIII wonders never ceasee Ny hero
of the pennies and the knight OF the
broken orange bag Ny telephone
mani He looked at me. l looked az
him We looked az each other, tnen
Nc both laughed. while Polly In sur
,risa said. You two must have met
before,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19
MRS. EVA THoMMEN. Propr
Attention. Farmers.

Insure your farm buildings in
the Canyon County Mutual Fire In
surance Co, farmers insurance
company managed by Canyon eoun-
" people. Safe, reliable and cheap.
Call on James Kesgard, director.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-10-19
Chicken All Rieht.

A Camden lawyer walked irto res
taurant the other day prepared to or
der himself chicken dinner.
The waitress approached him. He
looked at her and said:
"How's chicken
I'm all right she answered cheer
lily. "How's neutrality-suspicious.
Times
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1911-02-17
Sale will start
Sat-, FEB. 18th.
Gloves and MittenS

Extra heavy Wool Mttens, regular price 6Oc, now4Oc
Extra heavy Wool Gloves, regular price 75c now5Oc
Heavy lined Leather Mittens, regular 1925 --95c
Heavy lined Leather Mttens, reg $1.5O, nowS ST. Is
Extra good lined Gloves, regular 81. 3d. now$1 90
Extra good lined Gloves, regular ST. co. now Use
Extra good lined Gloves, regular &c. now65c
Boys lined Gloves, regular price 75c, now 55c
Flannel Shirts
Extra value, regular 81 25 and $3.50, now9Oc
All Wool Shirts, regular S. 90 and So So nowS1 go
All Wool Shirts, regular So. 90 and $780, now$225
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1911-02-17

WITHOUT EXCEPTION this is going to be the greatest
bargain event held in city. We have been
the habit of having sales going make this an event
that will be talked about and hereafter We going
sell all winter goods-nothing excepedat COST and below
cost in order clean and have nothing carry next
This will be fake sale but will be conducted STRICT,
the square and object not to make money but to sell
the goods and get the cash. We will do just advertise
Now the time for you to lay in supply of goods for
ter and get what you need TO finish this winter The difference
in price will pay you interest and three times the amount
you invest Come and let us show you.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-03-25

revealed by the evening vest is pro-
.tected by knitted silk scarf of pearl
or white. The black cashmere or
soft woven silk evening mufflers have
gone into limbo as utterly as have the
white silk waistcoats of past genera
ton.
1t is rumored that the shoe Of
enamelled or patent leather is TO go
out OF fashion and that in its place
will be worn an exceedingly smart
shoe having high finish upon the
leather itself None OF the recent
models show the exaggeratedly
pointed or the pugnaciously square
toes, but rather a happy medium
Igradually from the widest portion Of
the feet and promising perfect com
fort TO their wearer
Conventonality still hedges even
ing gloves. For all formal occasions
when a dress suit is worn, the gloves
are OF pearl or white glace kid With
an ordinary afternoon coat AMI hat,
gloves Tgray and tan shades Of elace
are correct, but for business and tray-
cling the substantial doe and dog
skins with heavy stitching and al
most ponderous buttons are the sens
ible fashion OF the hour.
Time was and not so many years
ago, when any suggestion OF time
piece in connection with 4 mans even
ing suit was considered the acme OF
bad taste, but now some OF the ac-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-03-25

knowledged Correct dressers" have
chains crossing their low waistcoats
These chains are OF thread=like fine
ness and are attached TO a gold-faced
gold watch, so thin and fat, that but
Tor its chain. its presence in'the vest
pocket would never be suspected even
by The sort rt,of hostess who makes the
mistake OF urging a man 10 f'stay a
little longer" when il is perfectly
clear that be is anxious ITO go at
once. ss
Likewise has Mr.. Grundy permitted
4 little license in the material.of even
ing SUITS Some of these recently
ordered for, the trousseaux OF spring
bride grooms elect show stripes so
fine as 10 he almost iniiniesimal. but
the coat IS lined with black satin Tor
in America the fad for colored fac
ings. jeweled waisicoats buttons and
embroidered shirt bosons has mot
been taken up Nor are the evening
suits of ST. Petersburg, Vienna and
Paris courliers likely to be adopted
while American business men remain
free and Independent and averse to
making shows Of themselves. -..e.
Tweeds, cheviots and rough-faced
fabrics. will he chiefly used in The
development Of business suits for
spring and as far into the summer as
it is possible TO comfortably wear
any but the lightcst weight serges
Some brown suits will be worn but