Americus times-recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, February 25, 1908, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextiIRTIETH YEAR To Men’s - Clothes Wearers You are offered daily, all kinds of clothes to wear; some good, some bad, some dishonest. The dishonest clothes are those made of fabrics adulterated with “mercerized cotixxi;” made to look like all-wool and sure to wear like part cotton. The dishonesty is in the looks that deceive you; not in the fabric, or in the dealer. There’s nothing dis honest in a “mercerized cotton” fab ric if you know what it is; some deal ers don’t know. The country is full of this stuff— clothes that cheat; they look honest and they cost honest; but they’re a fraud; and you’ll find it when you wear them. Hart Shaffner & Marx’s clothes stand for all-wool, and no “mercer ized” cotton; if you find their label that’s what you get. W. D. BAILEY, MEN AND BOYS OUTFITTER. Agent for Carhart’s Overalls. ft Jure if PURE The tasteless Cod Liver Oil, with Hypo phites, it is tonic, neutri tive stimulant, for loss of voice, hoarseness, ner vous debility, dyspepsia, insomonia, and builds up the weak. SI.OO Per Bottle. RBMBERT’S DRUG STORE NFXT TO POSTOFFICE. RE^TfcW-ap:SSING EVE.P SENT AN INFANT* FRENCH CROUPSUET '4M CURES BABYS CROUR m mother s should keep it in the HOUSE Y- k&OiMMENDED-BY PHYSICIANS. ONLY BY *. mmmiMm e na r d Maconga. - -CRdUpSiIFT nrCISTFBED U.S.PATENT OEEICE WASHINGTON By W.A. REMBERT, Druggist, j.; G. C. HALL CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER BRICK WORK A SPECIALTY on tract work solicited in Americas and surrounding towns Aii \\ ork Guaranteed. Office B. C. Hodges Store Forsyth St. Phone No. 418. __ « G. M. Bragg’s Market ’PHONE No. 94. Choice Beef and Pork, Brains, Ribs and Back Bones, resh Shad Fish and Oysters. Pork Sausage a Specialty. Mutton for Saturday and Sunday. AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER BILL WIMBISH IS AGAIN IN TOILS FOR FORGERY Americus Negro is Caught by Police. Bill Wimbush, an Americus negro who recently completed a long term the county chaingang, is ready for another term, this time in the State penitentiary upon a more serious charge, that of forgery, with which he stands confronted. And the proof against the had Bill is strong and conclusive. He got the goods upon forged ord ers upon merchants, and freely ad mits the offense. The goods have been recovered by the police, and are held as damaging evidence against him. The case against Wimbush was worked up by Chief Feagin, the best “Old Sleuth*’ in Georgia, Lieut. Bar row and Officer Johnson, who not only caught and caged Wimbush but re covered ever one of the articles which he secured upon the forged orders. These consisted of a fine suit of clothes, pair of shoes, hats and other articles for the Wimbush wardrobe. The suit of clothes were secured from the Pinkston Co. upon a forged order from Mr, M. B. Council, while the shoes and hat came from Cohen’s on another forged Council order. Wimbush also tried to work Ry lander Shoe Co. on a forged order bearing the name of Mr. T. B. Hooks, but Walter Rvlander was too wide awake so be caught, and Bill fled the scene without getting the coveted goods. Th* orders, all of which are in pos sesion of Chief Feagin, are scrawled with a pencil on dirty bits of paper and the flap of an old gummy envel op, and upon their very face indicate a punk job. The only surprising part of it is that anyone would be caught. When confronted at the barracks with the clothes and other articles Wimbush at first denied the story but finally admited that he got them. The manner in which the case was worked up by degrees, with nothing to start upon but a bare suspicion, re flects great credit upon the police de partment. Chief Feagin never stop ped from the moment he jumped the game until, fie had jj, w r ell caged. Wimbush got out of the chaingang on January 31st, and the next day or two thereafter was at his old tricks again and headed for the penitentiary. MR. FERGUSON IN RACE FOR COMMISSIONER Mr. John T. Ferguson announces to day for county commissioner of Sum ter, Imd his candidacy will receive a very cordial support. Mr. Ferguson is a representative citizen of Sumter, a large property owner and excellent business man. He is a resident of the Fifteenth district, one of the most thickly populated in the county and having large and rapidly growing ag ricultural and commercial interests. H & CO #N t Lamar Street, Opposite Windsor Hotel Special Sale of NEW SPRING WAISTS Monday and Tuesday. New all-over net waist made over good silk. Comes in white and Ecrue. Worth $750; sale Monday $5.50 White Taffeta Silk Waist worth $5 00. Monday sale $3.50 #****¥**¥#**¥¥¥ White Silk Waist worth $4.00, Monday sale $2.98 White Silk Waist worth $3.50, Monday sale $2.50 EXTRA SPECIALS Peperal 10-4 Sheeting, worth 35c. Monday 28c yd. ***¥¥******¥¥¥# Fruit of the Loom Bleeching; Monday 10c vd. A. C. A. Feather Ticking; Monday 15c yard. $5.00 Moquette Velvet Rugs Monday . . . $2.98. !***¥*¥¥ ¥ ¥****** l : 40-inch Sea Island, worth M 0c; Monday 6c vd; ji Hamilton, [Sells It For Less. AMERICUS. GEORGIA, TUESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 25. 1908. SHORTLY TO START ON PLANT AND RAILWAY Company is Planning to That End. The Americus Railway & Light Co. through President A. N. Walker, Mr. W. A. Dodson and others interested, are still very busy with preliminary work incident to getting the enter prise started, and promise statements in a few days which will greatly in terest the people of Americus. Con sulting Engineer Reeves, of Scranton? Pa., is still in Americus, and is rend ering valuable assistance in the "Pre liminary work essential to the launch ing of such an Interprise, President Walker will remain in Americus siffne time now and see the actual begin nine of operations upon the electric plant. The headquarters of the com pany in the Windsor Hotel bldek are being furnished in handsome style and will soon present a very attract ive appearance with its handsomely and conveniently arranged business office. The work now in hapd \yill be put forward as rapidly as eireum stances will permit, and very soon Americus will see actual operations in a building way in progress. COUNTERFEIT $lO BILLS AFLOAT Local Bankers Have Not Found Any of Them. Counterfeit ten dollar bills are in circulation in Georgia. So far none of them have been discovered by lo cal banks, though Macon banks have found a few offered for deposit- The bills which have been counter feited are known as “Buffalo’’ bills, because they have a big buffalo on them. In some instances the worth less bills were frayed as if ip long use, so th at it is not known whether they are being circulated by crooks, or have been placed in circulation in Northern cities and are just reaching this section. A warning against these spurious bills have been sent out by the Government to the banks. The fol lowing is the official description of the counterfeit: "Series 1901-A-274. J. W. Lyons, register; Ellis 11. Roberts, treasurer. General appearance deceptive, par ticularly the back of the note. In portrait of Lewis the eye lias a decid ed upward cast. Shading back of por trait has no cross lines. Period be tween Washington and D. C. instead of comma. Paper thick and stiff. These bills have a big buffalo and a large red X on the face and are green on the back." JUDGE BATTLE IS DEAD AT HOME IN SCHLEY Judge C. L. Battle, one of the oldest and most esteemed residents of Schley county, died on Sunday evening and was buried in Ellaville Monday after noon. A very large concourse joined in paying final tribute to this old and honored citizen, who was nearing the century mark in life’s journey. Judge Battle was 95 years of age and is sur vived by several sons and daughters residing in Americus, in Sumter and Schley counties. He was for many years judge of the court of ordinary of Schley county, and was otherwise honored by the people among whom his long and useful career was spent. MR. WEBB A CANDIDATE FOR PLACE ON BOARD Another of Sumter’s excellent citi zens who would serve in the capacity of county commissioner is Mr. Henry J. Webb, whose formal announcement appears this morning. Mr. Webb re quiries no introduction or word of commendation, as no resident of the county is better known or held in higher esteem. A successful farmer and representative business man, he is well equipped for the duties he would assume. Mr. Webb stands for good roads, first, last and all the time, and his best efforts will ever be directed to the permanent improve ment of‘Sumter's highways. He will be well supported in the primary of April 15th for the office he seeks. SPRING DISPLAY OF RYLANDER SHOE CO. The Rylander Shoe Co. yesterday opened their big window display of Mens’ and Boys’ Spring clothing and the display is well worthy of the in spection of every one. Aside from the artistic display as a window the goods shown are the latest weaves and styles from the best tailoring es tablishments in the country. These lines'are now complete at the Rylander Shoe Co. and it will re pay one to give the line a thorough in spection. It doesn’t cost any more to make selections now, than it will later in the season, is the argument of this progressive firm, and seeing first, is al ways a good business asset. At least take a look at the big win dow, is the one request of the Ry lander Shoe Co. A STAMPEDE OF BUYERS IN QUEST OF BARGAINS Rarely has an Americus house ever witnessed such a crush of buyers as that thronging Pinkston Co’s, store yesterday. The offering of laces and embroideries attracted hundreds, and the sidewalk in front of the store was jammed with eager feminine bar gain hunters when the door was open ed at 8:30. And within two hours the wild charge had swamped offer ing, and 12,000 yards of embroidery and laces been said. A Strong Tonic - Without Alcohol f y A Body Builder - - Without Alcohol yHi ii o% iTlfatr\f A Blood Purifier - - Without Alcohol .A JLCvUf 4 L/C A Great /■ Iterative • Without Alcohol • ,i,h your doctor ts a family weitdne, A doctor , , teuicinc - Without Alcohol * ;.«* Ayer's Sarsaparilla, h not easily Aver s o.ii»aren.la - Y uh ° u * j - .iti r - t 'hn:i alcohol than with //. ut'. w*;’ 1 8i<i »[ .-,?r ~.'.2 LotA .i.T»a.! - .... x:*b-mm SEASON OF HUNTING IS COMING TO A CLOSE Hunters Are Fast Depleting the Birds. Americas gunners are aware of the fact that the season of quail shooting is rapidly drawing to a close, and will make the best of the three weeks re maining. Thousands of partridges and doves have been killed during the season in south Georgia, and the wholesale slaughter of doves in bait ed fields continues, several “shoots” being arranged for this week on farms near Americus. At the present rate of extermination partridges and doves will soon be killed off entirely. A few years ago these birds were plentiful in the territory around Americus, but thousands hqve been killed every year and they are now so scarce that the fear is generally expressed by the sportsmen that unless steps are taken to put a,curb on the zeal of hunters a practical extinction of the favorite game birds of Georgia will soon re sult, so far as ibis gecfjon is concern ed £ REPUBS IN MEETING IN AMERICUS ON MONDAY Teddy the Favorite Among Delegates. American was the Mecca yesterday of the negro republicans of the Third congressional district, the occasion being the meeting of the executive committee which precedes the con vention to be held at Marshallville on March 28, at which time delegates will be chosen to the Republican Na tional Convention, to be held in Chi cago. In the meeting here yesterday each of the fifteen counties of the Third district was represented by its committeemen. Politics were discus sed: of course, and expressions of. opinion evidenced Roosevelt the fav orite of a majority of the committee men, although some expressed a choice for the south hater, Foraker. It was determined to divide equally the delegates representing the Third district at the Chicago powwow, two negroes and two whites composing the quartette. Judson Lyons was en dorsed for national committeeman by the meeting yesterday. MR. HODGES IS SEEKING COMMISSIONER S PLACE The name of Mr. A. F. Hodges ap pears today among those seeking a place upon the board of county com missioners, and the formal announce ment of this wellknown gentleman will afford pleasure to the voters of the county generally. Mr. Hodges re sides in the Andersonville district, one that has not been honored by repre sentation upon the county board in a long number of years, which fact, in connection with his popularity and well recognized fitness for the position he seeks, will insure him a very strong support in the primary on April 15th. Mr. Hodges is one of Sumter’s staunch citizens and the county would honor itself in honoring him for any position to which he might aspire. v FOWLER OUTLINES HIS RESERVE PLAN Credit Currency Secured by Gold Deposit. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 24. (Special)—Chairman Fowler, of the House Committee on Banking and Currency is of the opinion that the es tablishment of the gold standard fol lowing upon the Republican victory in 1890, should be put into practical effect by making gold coin the basis of all reserves. He believes that the character of the currency law en acted at this session of Congress, in large measure, will be determinative of the financial plank in the Chicago platform in June, and that the action he proposes would make the party consistent with its attitude in 1896. Theoretical Victory in 1896 Yesterday he said: “The campaign of 1896 was fought out upon a single issue—the estab lishment of .the gold standard, which means absolutely nothing except so far as it is a measure of value as re lated to credits. The issue of the campaign of 1908 should be the prac tical application of the theoretical victory of 1896. “The people of the United States should now demand that the reserves in our banks be in gold coin, and sufficient in quantity to prove our credits and protect all depositors. Every creditor of a bank should have the option of having his credit upon the books subject to check, or in a current credit of the bank redeem able in gold ,£oin. To insure all de positors of banljs that their credits upon the books,' or current credits, are redeemable in gold coin, let us, deposit in the Treasury of the Uni ted States a guaranty fund of $700,- 000,000. The option of a creditor of a bank to have his credit upon the books subject to a check, or in a cur rent credit redeemable in gold, will give us a true currency which will adjust itself to the ever credit-vary ing conditions of trade, never too great, never too small—always just enough. Will Stop Money Hoarding “The guaranty fund in the Treas ury amounting to $700,000,000, pro tecting both depositors and note hold ers without discrimination, or pre ference, will prevent panics and stop all hoarding of money." MR. REUBEN H. SLAPPEY DIES AT RIPE AGE I - Former Citizen oE Ameri cus is Dead. Mr. Reuben H. Slappey died at 1 o’clock Sunday afternoon at his home in Ellaville, where he had resided since his removal from Americus two or three years ago. The death of Mr. Slappey followed a long illness, and therefore, was not unexpected. Mr. Slappey was ripe in years, hav ing passed the 75th milestone in the long journey of useful life. The body was brought to Americus at noon yesterday, accompanied by his sons, daughters and numerous friends, and Igid beside that of his Wife in Oakgrove Cemetery. Though a native of Crawford coun ty Mr. Slappey was ,for fifty years a resident of Schley county and regard ed it as his home, In former years he had large farming interests tliere,'and was held in high esteem among neigh bors and friends. For sixteen years he was county commissioner of Schley, and perform ed other public trusts as well. His wife, who \yas Miss M<ry Ste wart, of Schley, died a few years since while the family' resided in Americus. They are survived by two daughters, Misses IdzjsJe and Callie Slappey, and three sons, Messrs. Wil liam, Thomas R. and C. A. Slappey. Many friends of the family met the funeral party at the depot upon ar rival here yesterday and attended the funeral exercises, conducted by Rev. C. A. Norton, pastor of the Ellaville Methodist church, MR. JERRY E. BOLTON FOR COMMISSIONER Another announcement for tire office of county commissioner is that of Mr. J. F. Bolton, which appears this morn ing. Mr. Bolton has been a life-long resident of Sumter county and for more than a quarter century engaged in business here in Americus, where he has always had the entire confi dence and esteem of the people of the county. Mr. Bolton is a conservative business man, and of the kind that can safely be confided with any pub lic trust. His candidacy will bring out his friends in numbers on the date of the primary. GRAND CHORUsTn SPLENDID COSTUMES Donnelly & Hatfield Min strels Tomorrow. The minstrel first part of the Donnelly and Hatfield Magnificent Minstrels, who Appear at the opera house tomorrow, matinee and night, is presented with a beautiful scenic em bellishment in which electric lights and the highest degree of artistic stage effectiveness applicable to a stage picture have been combined into a perfect blend of warmth and color. The Grand Chorus is presented by a galaxy of minstrel singers who ap pear in court dress of embroidered blue silk, white silken waistcoats with fobs, tight fitting knee breeches with frills and buckles, white silk hose, and low cut jewel buckled shoes. The effect of this splendid apparel is heightened by long curled white wigs of the Louis Seize period, and patches on cheek and chin which the seven teenth century dandy so dudishly af fected. T#e white face singers wear this garb exclusively, the “black face” comedians appearing in coats, trous ers and hats of red silk with white silk vests. LYDIA E. PINKHAM’S VEGETABLE COMPOUND LYDIA E. PINKHAM No other medicine for Woman’s ills in the world has received such wide-spread and unqualified en dorsement as has Lydia E. Pink ham’s Vegetable Compound, made from native roots and herbs. No other medicine has such a record of success for woman’s dis eases, or such hosts of grateful friends-as has Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. For more than 30 years it has been the standard remedy for feminine ills, Inflammation, Ulceration, and consequent Spinal Weakness. It has relieved more cases of Back ache and Local Weaknesses than any other one remedy. It dissolves and expels tumors in an early stage of development. * Irregularities and periodic pains, Weakness of the Stomach, Indiges tion, Bloating, Nervous Prostration, Headache, General Debility, quickly yield to it; also deranged organs, causing pain, dragging sensations and backache. Under all circum stances it acts in harmony with the female system. It removes that wearing feeling, extreme lassitude, * don’t care ” and “ want -to- be - left - alone ” feeling, excitability, irritability,nervousness, dizziness, faintness, sleeplessness, flatulency, melancholy orthe“blues.” These are indications of Feminine disorders, which this medicine over comes as well as slight derangement of the Kidneys of either sex. Women who are sick and want to get well should refuse to accept any substitute for Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. j Have You Been to See The Allison Furniture Co’s. BIG SHOW WINDOW SALE. Everything marked lin plain figures. Cost has-not been considered 1 in-this sale. We need the money. ALLISON FURNITURE COMPANY OPPOSITE WINDSOR HOTEL. All kinds of contracting for brick or frame buildings. Also house repairing. All work guaranteed. Let me bid on your work. W. A. DAVIS, 216 Jackson St., Americus, Ga. Have a Bank Account JS&zSj? Patentees ami Mfri... 'HICAGO isg WITH THK ' |H Ameficus Trait & Sv’n Bank «B ; ; Rices r j Anyone can make money, wjpl- ••*'<l S,i VINCs Rank but it takes a wise one to nod ask about our plan. 4 per 5m interest paid on Savings De- P° slt * impounded. Office in ■M v Americus National Bank Building, Cotton Avenue. vVe Buy and Sell Reai Estate # Negotiate Loans. List you property Vith us if you want to buy or sell. THE ALLISON REALTY CO. . r E- Allison, Pres. & Treas. Office m rear of the Allison Furniture Co., Store Allison Building, Americus, Ga. Phone 253. BETWEEN DAY— mm and dark we send many a basketful of life to pleased customers. ' Pure foods on h*. Fragrant Coffees and Teas, Fresh !-ZXj est Butter and Eggs, and Jams that i cleli §ht the palate. We’re conservers —>' of the public health, happiness, and pocket-books every day of the rolling y. ear - Glad to add your name to our list of pleased customers. SI ARKS GROCERY CO. Lumber, Sash, Boors, Blinds, FINE CABINET MANTLES A SPECIALTY, - Full stocks of cement, lime, plaster, shingles and all builders supplies. Paints, in car load lots. Grates, medium to the finest. Glover’s Opera House Featuring Miss Helen Carmen 8 BIG VAUDEVILLE Ip Every performance a positive POPULAR PRICES Night; 25, 35 and 50 cents. Matinee: 15 and 25 cents. Speciid Matinees and i . NUMBER 48.

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Americus times-recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, February 25, 1908, Image 1