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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08
SAVED ALL HER PETS
BUT KILLED HERSELF
Canary and Cat SafGj Woman
Dead

New York, February AIRS Cnrl9-
tina Weller, an aged woman haa
known for some time that she was go
ing blind. ,or
She realized that each day saw hef
growing more and more helpless gen
ero1v Indeed, her daughter, MIS-
,,.r+in Riven. with who mshe lived At
No 200 Withers street, Brooklyn hau
5ocidad to forego attending a nelgL-
boring party the other night because
she did not think she should leave hei
,,othar's side. The older woman gre"
INDIGNANT over the suggestion ana u
o,,~od that she was feeling very well
and that her daughter, with her Son-
i,lav and their two little children
ebonId 20 to the party She smlieo
and nodded as they went away DID
ding them to be sure and have goou
time.
But no sooner had the street dool
closed behind them than the woman
arr Sc from her big arm chair IN the
,aso,,,ent dining room with her mind
ful,v made up to end her life. F1rs'
sno took down the canary in its GIT
cacc that hung from a hook at the
,sirdow, and then sac called her old
dry and the cat that was the pet OF
the children. and they moved upstairs
in an odd procession to he rbedroom
She nut the bird on mantle shelt
ont of reach of the cat, and then when
.bo loft the room, locked the bird
and the cat and dog in.
But before doing that she challs9l
her house wrapper and worsted shaw
for a gown of black silk. 1t had been
her dress for formal occasions.
she wrote a letter which she headed
"a Remembrance and Farewell She
told in it how surely she knew that
total blindness was coming upon her'
how wretched she felt to feel that utter
belplessness was coming upon her
generally, and of the great love she
bore her family, but her unwillingne5s
to remain longer a burden upon them
Then she placed a revolver to her
breast and sent bullet through ne!
heart
The body was found by her daugh'
+o,, o,,d bar husband living face down
ward upon the floor on their return
from the party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08
30 YEARS OF SUCCESS
DodsOn'S Pharmacy Offers Remedy
for tatarrh. The Medicine Costs
Nothing if it Fails.

When a medicine effects successful
treatment in a very large majority OF
cases, and when we offer that medicine
on our own personal guarantee that it
will cost the user nothing if it does
not completely relieve catarrh, it IS
only reasonable that people should be-
lieye us, or at least put our claim to
practical test when we take all the
risk. These are facts which we want
the people to substantiate We want
them to try ReXall Mucu-Tone, a med
icine prepared from a prescription OF
a physician with whom catarrh was 4
speciality, and who has a record Of
thirty years Of enviable success to lbs
record.
We receive more good reports about
ReXall Mucu-Tone than we do of all
other catarrh remedies sold in our
store, and if more people only knew
what a thoroughly dependable remedy
ReXall MucuTone is, ii would be the
only catarrh remedy we would have
any demand for
ReXall Mucu-Tone is quickly absorb
ed and by its therapeutic effect tends
TO disinfect and cleanse the entire m1-
cous membraneous tract, to destroy
and remove the parasites which iniure
the membraneous tissues, to soothe
the irritation and heal the soreness.
stop the mucous discharge, build ND
strong, healthy tissue and relieve the
blood and system of diseased matter.
Its influence is toward stimulating the
muco-cells, aiding digestion and i'm
proving nutrition until the whole body
vibrates with healthy activity In al
comparatively short time it brings
about noticeable gain in weight.
strength, good color and feeling oil
buoyancy
We urge you to try Rexall Mucu-I
Tone, beginning a treatment today. Att
any time you are not satisfied. simply
come and tell us, and we will quickly
return your money without question
or quibble. We have Rexall Nuc1-
Tone in two sizes, 30 cents and s1.o0.
Remember YOU can obtain Rexall Rem
edies in Americas only at our store.
The ReXall Store. Dodsons Phar-|
nacv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08
TERMS MATRINCkY
STRICTLY Business
Washington Judge Gives His
Opinion,

Washington, D. c., February =
I.ikening the marriage state to an or
binary business venture, Judge De-
Lacy, of the Juvenile court lecJured
number of erring husbands who
were before him yesterday, charged
with non-support, and told them few
$ things about matrimony they probably
had never gefore pondered.
Frank Payne, of 50 Payne street,
northeast, had bee accused by his wife,
Mrs. Mary Z. Payne, of following up
his alleged deserJion of her with car
rying out the furniture piece by piece
and disposing of it.
3eckoning all the spouses in court
TO step forward and hearken unto him,
the Judge said
This seems to be an excellent oD-
portunity to say a few words to you
people, which I hope you will carry
out of this place in your minds and
think about.
Uses Business Illustration.
1T is very wrong for a husband 10
sell his household effects and especial
" in a case where they were bougM
with hard-earned money. MaUimony is
not a trifing thing by any means. 1t
is very like an ordinary business ven
ture. If you were to engage in the
furniture business tomorrow you
would hardly carry your stock out a
liltle at a time and sacrifice it, would
you? Now, why will man do such
a thing, just because he has fallen
out with his wife?
Il want to tell all of you that in the
end you are going to return to your
families. That is generally the result
and wherever / can bring man and
wife together again | can be depended
upon to do it. Just reflect that your
own money bought your furniture ana
that every piece you dispose of Will
probably have to be replaced and
perhaps you will save yourself money s.
Turning to Payne, the magistrate
persuaded him to take the pledge for
a year, and man and wife left the
court arm in arm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08
EXPLANATORY RHEUMATISM
IMMEDIATELY RELIEVED

Morson L. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind,
says: MY wife had infammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and Joint:
her suffering was terrible and her
body and face were swollen almost
beyond recognition; had been in bed
for six weeks and had eight physi-
clans, but received no benefit until
she tried Dr. Detchons Relief for
Rheumatism. 1t gave her immediate
relief and she was able to walk in
about three DAYS. I am sure it saved
her life" Sold by Eldridge Drug
Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08
COMMISSIONERS
IN MONTHLY
Session
Dispose Of Large Volume of
Business
County Gives $500 to City and COuE-
ty HOSpitaI..-$5O for CIOCk.-.POOIG
& Sons Awarded Supply Contract
Other Business Considered.

The Board of Commissioners of
Roads and Revenues of Sumter Coun-
ty met in regular monthly session
Monday, Feb 9Th, 1911. Present, Frank
Sheffield, chairman; j. F. Bolton,
clerk; A. F. Hodges, T. B. Hooks and
H j. Webb. Minutes of last meeting
read and adopted.
On motion settlement of claim of s.
A. Smith for injury to horse falling
through the Wilburn's bridge on the
line of Sumter and Terrell county on
Nov. 18th, 1910, was authorized upon
basis of $50 in full settlement of all
claim against Sumter county on ac-
count of said accident
Claimant agreed to give a release 10
the county of all liability for said in
jury, so far as Sumter is concerned,
he to look to Terrell for balance Of
amount claimed.
On motion settlement of claim of H.
" McCrea for injury to horse fall
ing through the Wilburns bridge on
line of Sumter and Terrell county
was authorized upon basis of $3.50
in full settlement of all claim against
Sumter county on account of said ac-
cident
Claimant agreed to give a release 70
the county of all liability for said in
jury, so far as Sumter is concerned,
he to look to Terrell for balance of
amount claimed.
Motion claimed and carried that Mrs.
Mary C. Roney's tax returns be re-
duced to $4,000, SO far as the county
tax is concerned.
Committee from Americas and Sum
ter County Hospital Association asked
for an appropriation of $500 Motion
made and carried that the county ap-
propriate $500, the same as last year.
/ Committee on Clock reported terms
made with James Fricker & Bro. If
$50 for year for keeping and maintain
ing clock, not to include extra re-
pairs.
Motion made and carried that the
county appropriate 500, the same as
last year. towards support of the
Georgia Industrial Home.
Upon application Mr. G. H. Croxton
was released from payment of county
tax on IS acres at IS per acre, same
having been returned by J. b. Crox-
ton
Motion made and carried that the
chairman appoint a committee of three
including himself to employ an audi
tor to audit the countys books. The
chairman appointed Messrs. Hooks and
Hodges,
Bids for supplies for month d
Feb. 1911, We're received, read and
carefully compared as to quality and
prices submitted. Upon motion, j, H.
Poole & Sons bid was accepted
There being no other business to
come before the Board, after passing
upon and approving bills against the
count to the amount of $5,943.03, less
amount received from Austin Bros of
$49920 leaving total amount ot
$5,443.S3, the Board adjourned until
first Monday in March next.
F. BOLTON,
Secretary Of Board.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08
NO DINNER FOR BILLIE
Is COOKED In ATLANTA
However Taft Will Be Treated
{ abOratGIy

Atlanta, Ga, FEBRUARY THE big
thousand plate dinner planned for
President Taft at the Southern Con-
ssrvation congress here in March has
ten called off. 1t was feared that 50
large a function would interfere with
other business of the community, so
it was decided that a smaller banquet
would be held. President Taft and the
other distinguished guests will be
entertained deliberately just the same.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08

The Old, old story, told times with
out number. and repeated over ana
over again for the last SO years. but II
is always welcome story to those m
search OF health-There is nothing in
the world that cures coughs and colds
as quickly as Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. Sold by all Dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08

When buying a cough medicine TO
children bear in mind that Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is most effect
ual for colds. Group and whooping
cough, and that it contains no harm
full drug Sold by all dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08

GEORGIA-4Sumter County.
I, H. E, Allen, Clerk of the ST.
perior Court of said county, do here
BY certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the original appli-
cation for charter Of Cobb TIrpentine
Company, as the same appears Of file
ia NY office.
Witness my official signature and The
seal of said court This 10Th day Of
January, 1911
Fl. e. ALLEN,
Clerk, Superior Court of Sumter
County, Georgia 20-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08

The incubator has kept many an
old hen from brooding over her troub-
les.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08

, Many a man is incredulous because
he has lost faith i'm himself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08

ave once heard Of a prominent ci,-
izen in a small town who actually
didn't want to be postmaster.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08

A woman feels that it is specially
her duty to believe her husband has
brains when she knows he hasn't.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08

Small brains are responsible for
many sWellcd heads
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08

Industry is the open door to con
tcntment
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08

purifier, and the thousands OF cases Of
Catarrh it has cured is proof that it is
the very medicine needed by those
who suffer with this trouble. Book On
~atarrrh and any medical advice free
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, ca.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08
= I. .lAEAAR eli
4 sPECFIC RLQ0n IklpuRTTY

Catarrh is a deep-seated blood dis.
ease, one which no amount of local
treatment will ever permanently cure.
The beneficial effects OF washes,
sprayG, Limitations, etc, are only
temporary, and when left of the old
condition returns, because the blood
is infected with catarrhal matter and
impurities. This impure condition
Of the circulation irritates and it,
flames the delicate mucous mem
branes and tissues and produces the
well known symptoms Of ringing
noises in the head and ears, mucous in
the throat headaches, watery eyes,
partial deafness, sore throat, general
impairment Of health, etc. This con-
dcltion will remain, growing worse as
long as the catarrhal matter is al
lowed to remain III the blood. Being
2spociho blood impurity, there is only
one way to cure Catarrh, and that is
to purify the Blood. Nothing EQUALS
s, ). 5. for this purpose. 1t attacks
The disease at its hcaj-in the circu-
latlon-aad by thoroughly renovating
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08

= ~ ~ y VIII II VNI Nv 7
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quini &c
Tablets. Druggists refund money if Il
fails r. cure. r. w GROVES Signature
on each box. &c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08

the blood and
cleansing it Of all
IN pure matter,
makes a perfna-
nent and lasting
cure Ct TIE dis
ease. For forty
years S. s. S. has
been recognized
as the best blood
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-08
Sixth.

Petitioners pray that they and their
associates, successors and assigns, ne
under the name and
style, and for the period and purposes,
and with the powers. privileges and
immunities aforesaid.
s. KENNEDY,
Attorney for Petitioners.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-01-05

Continued on page 81
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-01-05

alY know you can't do anything for
me. and SO do you
Sam bad dropped into his chair. un.
able to stand before this storm: he
stared now. mute with amaZement. at
this child who had so long so un-
complainingly. shared his poverty and
privations. grown suddenly to the stat
ure of woman-and a tormented.
passionate woman. stung to the quick
by the injustice of her lot He put out
hand in feeble gesture Of plaza.
ton. but she brushed it away as she
bent toward him. speaking so quickly
that her words stumbled and ran into
one another
81 can't understand itv she ragged
why is 1t that | have to be more
shabby than any other girl In town I?
Why is II that the others have all the
fun and all the drudgery? Why is
it that ] can't ever go anywhere with
the boys and girls and laugh and-and
have good time like the rest do?"
Sam bent his head to the blast. In
his lap his hands worked nervously
But be could not answer her
at amt that ! mind the cookin' and
dom the housework and-all the rest
bnt-why Is II you can never give me
anything at all? Why must II be that
every one looks down on us and sneers
and laughs al US? Why is II that half
the time we haven't got enough 70
eat? Other men manage 10 take care
of their families and give their chill
dren things 10 wear You've got only
US TWO TO took after. and you can't
even do that II isn't right. it isn't
decent and II were you I'd be
ashamed of myself"
Her temper had spent itself, and
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-01-05

Presently she reappeared. pinning on
her sad little hat. and left the store
1t was upward of an hour before she
returned. walking quickly and very
erect with her head up and shoulders
back. her eyes suspiciously bright.
Even old Sam. who had returned from
the depot after missing Blinky at the
bank-even he. blind as be ordinarily
was. saw instantly that something was
wrong with the child
"Why. Betty" he cried in solicitude
as she flung into the store-"Betty.
dear. what's the matterY'
For an instant she seemed speech
less. Then she tore the hat from her
head and cast It regardlesly upon the
counter Father" she cried-"fa
ther! and gulped to down her emo.
ton. "Can you get me some money!"
Money? Why. Betty. what
Her foot came down on the floor i'm
patiently Can you get me some
money!" she repeated In breath
"Well-er-how much. Betty?" He
tried to touch her. to take her to his
arms. but she moved away. her sorry
little figure quivering from head to
feet
Enough" she said. half sobbing-
enough to buy a dress-a nice dress
dress that will surprise folks"-
But tell me what the matter Is,
Betty. Wanting dress would never
upset vou like this"
She whipped the cracked and crum.
pled card from her pocket and pushed
1t into his hand. Look at that" she
babe him and turned away. struggling
with all her might to keep back the
tears.
He read. his old face softening
Josie Lockwoods party. Ell? And
she's sent you an invitation Well
that was kind of her. very kind"
She swung upon him In fury mo
II was not kind. It was mean. 1t was
mean"
'Oh. Betty" he begged in consterna.
ton. don't say that I'm sure
oh. you don't know, | heard the
girls talhin in the postoilce- Aneie
Tnthill and Name Garrison md BESSIE
Gabriel | was round 10y the boxr,
where they couldn't see me. bur could
hear them. and they were laughin be
cause | was invited They said the
reason Josie did il was because She
knew ! didn't have anything 10 wear.
aud She wanted 10 hear what excuse
I'd make for NOT goin An. heard
them
"oh, but Betty Betty, he pleaded.
don't you mind what they say
Don t.
But do mind: | can't ha!p mind.n'
They're mean she paused her fea
lures hardening I'm soin 10 that
purity she declared tenScly: I'm Com
to thai party, and-and I'm goin. 10
have dress to go in TOO. don't
care what do--i'm goin' 70 have that
dress.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-01-05
Copyright. 1910. by Winchell Smith
and Louis joseph Vance
Continued from last week J

Continued from last week
Suddenly she tore 1t open. her hands
unsteady with nervousness.
The envelope contained square OF
heavy cardboard of u creamy tint with
scaloped edges touched with gold On
the face Of the card round and form
less hand had traced with evident
pains the information:
MISS JOSEPHINE MAE LOCKWOOD
Requests the pleasure of your company
at lawn fete and dance to be held al
the residence of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
George Lockwood Saturday. July Is. al
8p m.
r. s v. p
The envelope luttered to the floor
while the card was crushed between
the girls hands For moment her
face was transfigured with delight. heI
eyes blank with rapturous visions OF
the joys of that promised night
"Oh--it 'ud be grand!'
Then suddenly the light faded. HeI
eyes clouded: her face settled into it,
discontinued lines She stuffed thu
card heedlessly into the pocket of hel
dingy apron and took up another glass
But ! can't go; I've got nothin' tt
wear"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-01-05

he LII COME PRETTY DARN QUlCh.
Sam would have soothed her as best
he might. but she would neither look
at nor come near him
"We'll see" he said gently. well
see. III try
She turned ON him. exasperated be-
yond thought. That only means you
can't help me-"
"Oh. no. it doesn't III do what !
can"
Have you got any money nowT'
He hung his head to avoid her blaz-
ing eyes "Well-no-not at present.
but here's this new stock and
THAT doesn't mean anything. and
you know it. You owe that note to
Mr. Lockwood. don't you? And you
can't pay it"
mot today. Betty. but he'll give me
a little more time. I'm sure He's
kind. very kind
you don't know him He's as mean
AS mean as dirt-as mean as Josie"
Betty
'Then If you did get any money
you'd have to give 1t to him. wouldn't
you?"
"Yes. but I'm sure-I think it'll come
all right"
"Ah. what's the use Of talkin' that
way7 What's the use of talkin' at
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-01-05

affliction through squirting al the sill
yer dollar to make sure none of its
milling had been worn off. have
never known the man to wear any.
thing but a rusty old frock coat. black,
OF course. and black and shiny broad
cloth trousers, with hat that has al
ways a coating of dust so thick that |;
seems notified gray.
He grunts his words. a grunt to each
He grunted at Betty when he saw her
Where's your fatherT
She put down her glass and dish rag
II don't know, sir"
Don't know. eh?" he asked in ar
fndescribably offensive tone.
II think he went TO the bank to see
you"
"Oh. he did, eh? Did he have any
thing for me-.
The girl took up another glass. al
don't know, SIR" she said YEARLY
I'm afraid not
We'll. If he didn't there's no u.s.
secin' me II won't do him any good "
II gness he knows that" she return
ed, with a little flash Of spirit.
Does. ehf Well. thats good thine
saves talk Yon don't do no busines,
here. not to speak Of. do ye?'
NO. not TO speak of"
Then what's the good of all thi,
foolishness, ixin' upp'
~ don't know"
Costs money, don't itf''
II guess so
"And that money belongs to me-"
ITS Mr. nuncan's doing Father
Amt paying for It, He can't"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-01-05

rwhaTs he doin'. then? Sitiin'
round foolin with his Inventions. ain'i
be?"
"Yes"
"what's he inventin' now"
81 don't know much about It." She
pointed 10 the model beneath the win
low. That's the last thing. l guess
Blinky snorted and stamped over to
the window. STOPPING to peer at the
machine whats the good of that"
he demanded disdainful and without
waiting for her response went on nag
gine "Foolishness. That's what 1t
is. why don't you tell him not to
waste bis time this way?"
because he likes it," said Betty
hopelcSsly IRIS the only thing that
makes life worth while to him So
LEI him alone
What difference does that makpf II
don't bring him in nothin'. does IT!
No. Stree. 1t don't What does he do
with them things?"
patents thrm
And then what?"
"Nothin' that | know of"
That's it-nOthin. nor ever will
Well. he's been gettin money from
me for those patents Thought al
fust there might bt somethin In 'eru.
But he won t.any more
She interjccted IA significant HUH"
He broke OFT abruptly. pale with anger
well. | want to see him. and | want
to see him before noon" he snapped
I'm gtin over To the hank. an If hp
knows what's good for him he'll come
there pretty darn quick.
He swung on one heel and Slouched
out as Betty turned to 20 upstairs
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-01-05
CHATTER II.

~HE was scrubbing blindly at the
- same glass when. a quarter of
~ an hour later, Blinky Lock
wood strobe into the store his
right eye twitching more violently than
usual. as It always does In his phases
of mental Instantaneous when. for
instance. he fears he's going to lose II
dollar.
Lockwood is that type of man who
was born to grow rich.
In person he is as beautiful as a
snake fence. as alluring as stone
wall Something over six feet in
height. he walks with a stoop. one
hand always in trousers pocket jim
Cling silver. that materially detracts
from his stature. His face. like his
figure. is gaunt and lanky. his nose an
emaciated beak His mouth illustrates
his attitude toward property-is trap
from which nothing of value ever es.
capes His eyes are small and hard
and set close together under lowering
brows He's grizzled. with hair not
actually white. but gray as the iron
from which his heart was fashioned
Aside from these characteristics. his
principal peculiarly IL n nervous
twitching of the right eye which has
earned him his sobriquet of Blinky
Legrand Gum SAID he contracted the
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-01-05

The best in good things to 60
Hanson & Hockersmith's grocery
Steam Rolled Feed, the best
We have it at Knorrs "
house. -
Foley Kidney Pills are TOM
action, quick in results, and re-
the natural action of the kidneys
bladder. Sold by all druggists.
Hanson 4 Hockersmith Tor
groceries. g