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URTIETH YEAR.
KNOX HATS
Spring 1908
If you want
the best in the
\ hat line try a
spring styles .
are now ready yjt-
W. D. BAILEY,
Outfitter for Men and Boys.
We Sell Carhartt’s Overalls.
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You Want
Fresh
Garden and Flower
Seed.
Rembert’s DrugJStore
is the place for all
kinds of new crop
seed]
REMBERT’S DRUG STORE
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REMBERI’3 DRUG STORE.
Have You Been to See
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t he Allison Furniture Co’s.
BIG SHOW WINDOW SALE.
Everything marked [in
plain figures. Cost has not
been considered in this
sale. We need the money.
ALLISON FURNITURE COMPANY
OPPOSITE WINDSOR HOTEL.
AMERICUB TIMES-RECORDER
COMPANY IS READY TO
BUY LANDS FOR PARK
A Pleasure Park is Assured
Americus.
A beautiful pleasure park, electric
lighted, and with such accessories as
a skating rink, a natatorium, a pretty
lakelet, a summer theatre and simi
lar attractions, is ‘assured Americus
at the hands of the Americus Railway
and Light Company.
And so fully assured is it that the
company is ready to close a deal this
week for the tract of land which is
to he thus utilized.
Not only to close the deal, but to
get to work upon the park.
A street railway system without a
suburban resort of this character
would be like an egg without salt, and
realizing fully the advantage that
would thus accure to the electric rail
way, the company is already prepar
ing to build a park upon its lines.
A Baseball Park Included
Think of skimming out to the park
these hot summer days, ye super
heated, iceless citizens, to enjoy a
good play at a summer theatre, or
to watch a baseball game.
Really, it sounds too good to he
true; hut true it is.
The Americus Railway and Light
Co., jn its contract with the city,
obligates to construct an amusement
park upon its line and provide fea
tures of interest there. But even if
there were no contract to that end,
the company would assuredly have
its park.
Is Ready to Buy Lands
And even now, as an of its
sincerity, the company is m the
market to purchase a park site.
Already four or five very desirable
sites nave been inspected by repre
sentatives of the company, either of
which could he converted into a
pretty park. It remains with the own
ers of the lauds, very largely, as to
which will he decided upon and bought
hv the company.
These lands lie outside the city
limits and are well adapted to the
purpose desired. If priced reason
ably, a selection will he quickly made.
Whatever site is selected, the lands
adjacent thereto will enhance rapid
iv in value as residence lots, as the
electric railway company will main
tain a regular schedule throughout
the year in that direction.
Just where these lands are. only
the company knows at present.
Are After the Concessions
Already the company is in receipt
of propositions from people in At
lanta. Savanah, and in northern cities
for park concessions. One writing
yesterday proposes to bring a thea
trical company to Americus for the
summer, to play at popular prices.
As stated, a pretty open air, sum
mer theatre is to be one of the main
attractions at the park.
The interests of the fans and root
ers will not be overlooked by any
means, and the land which will be
bought for park purposes will include
a diamond as well. A grand stand
will he erected and the comfort of
spectators duly regarded.
It is expected that the route of the
electric line through the city, as well
as the park site, will he determined
within a few days.
MEETING OE SOLONS IS
SHORT BUT BUSY ONE
Proceedings of Meeting on
. Friday.
Regular meeting Mayor and City
Council March 6th. Present, Mayor
Hawkins, presiding. Aldermen Eld
ridge, Allen, Poole, Childers, and
Rodgers. Absent Alderman Furlow.
Minutes last regular meeting read
and confirmed. On motion regular or
der of business suspended.
Mr. J. E. Hightower, agent, appear
ed before Council and in behalf of
Central' of Georgia Railway petition
ed Council to grant further time as
to paving walk at crossing leading
to depot, they to put down curbing
and a firm slag and gravel walk
promptly.
On motion petition granted; work
to be done at once.
Water Committee reported they
had made arrangements with the Elec
tric Co., to use their new feed pump,
City to pay freight on pump for use
of same; report adopted.
Claim of^x T eon Buchanan referred
to street committee with Mayor add
ed, with authority to act.
On motion hour of meeting changed
to 8 p. m.
On motion question of reducing
sidewalk paving on Brannon avenue
to five feet referred to street com
mittee with authority to act.
Street Committee reported they
could settle claim of Mrs. Rumph by
refilling opening; matter referred to
street committee with authority to
act.
On motion, street committee au
thorized to put in three crossings on
College street and one on Brannon
avenue.
Matter of moving hydrant at Hol
lidays corner referred to Water and
Sewerage committee with authority
to act.
Petition of D. M. Borum relative to
brokers license referred t 6 ordinance
committee.
Ordinance fixing license on com
missaries read first time.
Council went into an election for
purpose of'electing four members of
board of education for the full term
and one member to fill the unexpired
term of Dr. G. T. Miller.
Aldermen Eldridge and Allen were
appointed tellers.
On balloting for members to fill the
full term of six years the result was
announced as follows, F. A. Hooper,
W. E. Brown, E. B. Everett and
John A. Cobb. They having received
the majority of votes cast.
After balloting for member to fill
the unexpired term of Dr. G. T. Mil
ler Mr. W. A. Dodson was declared
elected.
Cemetery reports read and on mo
tion ordered filed.
Finance Committee reported propo
sitions they had as to financing debt
of Agricultural College. On motion
matter referred to finance committee
with mayor added with authority to
act. «.
Matter of allowing Electric Light
Co. to occupy a small strip of City’s
ground on north side of pumping
station referred to water and sewer
age committee.
All approved bills read and order
ed paid. Council adjourned.
T. N. HAWKES, C & Tr.
AMERICUS. GEORGIA, SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 8. 1908.
AMERICUS TERMINAL
FOR CENTRAL TRAIN
R. R. Commission Grants
Petition of Road.
Aniericus will in a few days be
made the terminal point of the run
of Central of Georgia trains Nos. 7
and 8. At present the trains have
their terminal at Albany, but re
cently the Central made application
to the Georgia Railroad Commission
for leave to discontinue the trains
south of Americus. This permission
has just been granted.
Train No. 7, south hound, is due
at Americus at 10:40 p. m. Its com
panion No. 8, northbound, is due at
4:40 a. m. These trains make close
connection at Macon to and from At
lanta. '
The run between Americus and Al
bany consumes one hour and fifteen
minutes. Travel is exceedingly light
on these trains south of Americus and
the Central has asked leave to dis
continue that part of the run.
The new arrangement will increase
the prestige of Americus as a rail
road center, while the crews of the
two trains will make this city their
headquarters.
The following is the order of the
Railroad Commission in regard to
the matter.
Office of the Railroad Commission
of Georgia, Atlanta, Ga., March
4, 1908.
In Re: Application of Central of
Georgia Railway Company to dis
continue its passenger trains Nos.
7 and 8, between Albany and Ameri
cus.
Upon consideration of the above
entitled matter and after notice serv
ed upon the Mayors of Albany and
Americus of the receipt of said peti
tion and inviting from these cities
any objections that might he enter
tained to a favorable consideration of
the request made, and said cities hav
ing responded, and after considering
said responses, the commission is
of the opinion that the request of
the railway company is reasonable
and the authority prayer for is
granted.
By order of the Board:
5. G. McLENDON, Chairman,
GEO. F. MONTGOMERY, Secretary.
The Albany Business League and
the board of Mayor and Aldermen en
tered vigorous protests against the
discontinuance of these trains, hut
it is evident that the railway com
pany was able to present facts and
figures which satisfied the commission
that the request of the railroad was
reasonable.
If you find that you
are in need of a nice
bed room suit or dining
table/j China cabinet,
sideboard, chiffonaire,
chis forobe, or anything it
takes to make home
comfortable call to see
the Allison Furniture
Co. and save money.
ORDER IS PLACED FOR
25 CARS 0E GRAVEL
For Cement Floor of Power
Plant.
The Americus Railway and Light
Co., placed a contract yesterday with
the Alabama Sand and Gravel Co.,
through Mr. F. B. Aruthur, Sec., for
twenty-five carloads gravel, to he
used in the foundation of the power
plant building, upon which work
is to begin immediately. The com
pany in which Mr. Aruthur is inter
ested owns valuable gravel pits in
Alabama, and. has delivered several
large orders in Americus and other
cities, accepting a contract yesterday
for forty carloads to be shipped to
Athens. The 25 cars ordered for the
Americus power plant will be deliver
ed here this week, and a start upon
the foundation work will begin now
within two or three days.
WILL SPEND THE MONEY
IN FIXING UP HALL
The fire department, for whose
benefit the recent fiddlers meeting
was pulled # off, received $21.25 as
its part of the proceeds of the en
tertainment, the management giving
the boys a generous ten per cent. The
$21.25 will not go very far in making
contemplated improvements in the
firemens’ sleeping apartments, hut
the boys will stetch the amount as far
as possible in the purchase of arti
cles needed.
MEETING OF HOSPITAL BOARD
/
ON MONDAY EVENING
A meeting of the Hospital Associa
tion is called to convene in the re
ception room at the hospital, Mon
day evening, 9th, at eight o’clock.
All officers and members are urged
to he present, as important business
is to he transacted.
J. LOGAN IRVIN, Secretary.
Something new in
boys’ and children’s
Spring suits. We have
them in Russian Blouse,
in all the new colors for
the little fellow.
Rylander Shoe Co.
Y 1 /” F taking Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral for
nrn H /nr y° ur hard cough, then buy It and
* A WV/UUffO use it. If he does not, then do not
ur u, l .l i.i- t ii take a single dose of it. He knot's
*» about this splendid medicine
nothing to conceal; no secrets to hide . for COllghs and COids. L OWe if o Maw!
ALL RUN DOWN.
Miss Della Stroebe , who had Com
pletely Lost Her Health , Found
Relief from Pe-ru-na at Once.
Read What She Says.
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MfsS Dl ILa M ' .Hi 1 7 7fVßich
mond St., Appleton, Wis. } writes:
“For several years I was in a run
down condition, and I could find no re
lief from doctors and medicines. 1
could not enjoy my meals, and could
not sleep at night. I had heavy, dark
circles about the eyes.
“My friends were innoh alarmed. 1
was advised to give Pcruna a trial, and
to my joy I began to improve with the
first bottle. After taking six L>ottles 1
felt completely cured. I cannot say toe
much for Peruna as a medicine foi
women in a run-dcrwn condition.”
Pe-ru-na Did Wonders.
Mrs. Judge J. F. Boyer, 1421 Sherman
Ave., Evanston, 111., says that she be
came run down, could neither eat noi
sleep well, and lost flesh and spirit, l’e
runadid wonders for her, and she thank;
Peruna for new life and strength.
Man-a-lin the Ideal Laxative.
RATHER FOND OF HAM
HE BOUGH! THE LOAD
The fondness of Col. Jesse Stal
lings for country ham is proverbial,
for if there is anything he loves more
than a fat, juicy 20 pound rurale
ham it is another ham weighing a
little bit more. And yesterday Col.
Stallings gave full vent to his feel
ings when a farmer drove to Ameri
cus with a two-horse wagon loaded
to the guards with prime country
hams. The lot weighed just six hun
dred pounds, but that was none too
much f9r this epicure and he took
the whole load though it required a
crisp hundred dollar bill to effect the
exchange of ownership. Col. Stallings
can now stand pat upon the ham
proposition until another cargo
comes his way.
PLACES ARE FILLED IN
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Messrs. Cobb and Dodson
Elected.
Messrs. John A. Cobh and W. A.
Dodson were elected members of the
city Board of Education Friday night.
Five members were thus elected,
Col. F. A. Hoper, W. E. Brown and
E. B. Everett, whose terms expire in
April next, being re-elected for the
full term of six years as was also
Captain Cobh, who was elected to
the place upon the hoard made vac
ant by the resignation of Alderman
G. M. Eldridge. Col. Dodson was
chosen to fill the unexpired term of
Dr. G. T. Miller, who has changed his
place of residence. Both served as
members of the. Board of Education
in years past and the city is to he
congratulated upon again securing the
services of these gentlemen in that
capacity.
Just opened new
Spring line Manhattan
shirts. The prettiest
values we have ever
shown at $1.50.
Rylander Shoe Co.
ERICKER’S SALE
CLOSES TUESDAY
The special sale at Fricker’s, which
has been going on for the past week,
closes Tuesday night. On Wednesday
full prices will be restored.
This post-auction sale has been most
satisfactory and has accomplished
the desired result. Mr.. Fricker has
been notified by a number of out-of
town purchasers that they intend to
come in within the next two days and
purchase jewels and silver upon
which they have their desires fixed.
Present prices are on a par with
those which prevailed during the auc
tion sale, which was so favorably
received. Regular prices go back af
ter Tuesday night.
This is to give notice that on every
Tuesday evening, 7:30, prayer meet
ing will he held at the residence of
Rev. Jacob Bostick, old Freeman
place, in East Americus.
D. W. CHAMBLISS.
PRIZES IN OLD
FIDDLERS' CONTEST
Award of $lO Went to
Mr. Fate Eallis.
In the Old Fiddler’s Contest Fri
day night, the first prize was won
by Mr. Fate Fallis. The prize was
$lO. In this contes teach fiddler play
ed his own selection.
Other prizes were awarded as fol
lows:
“Cotton Eyed Joe,” Mr. H. Pitt
man, can coffee.
“Devil’s Dream,” Mr. James Guy,
fountain pen.
“Dixie,” Mr. T. E. Joiner, Sr., Meer
schaum pipe.
“leather Breeches,” Mr. Bob Hooks,
plaster of Paris statue.
“Downfall of Paris,” Mr. J. M. Mc-
Elhenny, perfume.
“Cotton Bagging,” Mr. H. Pittman,
box crackers.
“Run Nigger Run,” Mr. H. Pitt
man, baby shoes.
“Billy in^ the Low Ground,” Mr.
Joe Roach, 'violin bow. •
The rendition of “Run, Nigger Run,”
by Mr. Pittman, was greatly enjoy
ed. Between each verse Mr. Pittman
handed out a line of witty talk des
cribing the necessity of the sprint.
GEORGIA PROSPERS
UNDER PROHIBITION
Washington Post Sends
Special Correspondent.
The Washington Post recently sent
a special representative to Georgia
to study the effects of prohibition. In
a signed article sent from Atlanta
the Post says:
“Two months have elapsed since
Georgia ‘went dry,’ to use the popu
lar phrase, and already the good and
ill effects can be fairly measured.
“The worst that can he charged to
the adoption of prohibition up to
this hour are former liquor rooms
tenantless and some of the saloon
men without employment. The own
ers of such properties, are, how r ever,
adapting themselves to the situation,
and as rapidly as possible are rent
ing their rooms for other business
purposes, while the majority of the
men who handed out intoxicants over
the bars and the proprietors who
grew rich frpm them are now hustling
in legal trades.
“Vacant property there is. Taxes
produced from licenses can be count
ed upon no longer by city, county or
State. These two items complete the
total of damage.
Loss Will Be Made Good
“The properties wilt not be long
without tenants, and the expenses of
the cities, the counties, and the
State in disbursements for alms
houses, infirmaries, and for magistra
tes, courts, police, and juries will
soon he reduced by an amount which,
will more than equal the funds here
tofore raised by licensing the liquor
traffic.
“This city and every city in the
State is already feeling the benefits
of this much-discussed legislation.
“Take the news columns of all the
papers of the State for the last foul
months and compare the crimes re
ported in November and December
with those .reported for January and
February, and it will be found they
show a reduction of fully two-thirds
since January 1. Nearly all of this
reduction in the criminal calendar is
owing to the elimination of liquor by
the State.
“The women and children of Geor
gia are today safer from attack than
ever before in the history of the
State, and on city street, country high
way or by-way they can pursue their
way without danger of insult and
assault. The safety of black and
white, the freedom of so much fear
and terror, the absence of so much
crime are worth far more than liquor
taxes, far more than the rents of all
the saloons.
Those in Opposition Few
“I have heard few speak adversely
of present conditions, save men who
made money by liquor's manufacture
and sale, and some who receive large
rents for saloons. The retail shop
keepers of the. state are satisfied.
'“Atlanta within the next two
years will surpass in growth of
population and in volume of business
any two "years of her history. The
State of Georgia, thriving and pros
perous as she has been for decades,
will, within the next ten years, make
unparalled progress. By this State
decree, idlers have been made work
ingmen and vagrants are becoming
earners. Georgia today knows she
has done right, and looks confidently
at the present and most hopefully to
the future of the Commonwealth.
“THOMAS B. SEDLEY.”
New line of Banister’s
patent and tan oxfords
in both button and
bluchers, just opened
up. Rylander Shoe Co.
DEATH OF YOUNG LADY
WELL KNOWN HERE
Relatives in Americus have been
apprised of the death recently of
Miss Clara Benjamin at her home in
Rome. Miss Benjamin resided' in
Americus for a short while several
years ago, and by her grace and ac
complishments won many friends here
who will be pained at the announce
ment of her death. She was a cousin
of Mrs. John P. Butt of this city,, and
was a visitor here last fall as' the
guest of Mrs. Butt -and other friends.
PEOPLE TO GATHER IN
HOUSES OF WORSHIP
Services of Interest Here
Today.
Rev. Stanley Manning returned yes
terday from Camp Hill, Ala., and will
fill his pulpit this morning at 11
o'clock, at the Church of the Redeem
er, his theme being "Faithful unto
Death.” There will be no service
this evening.
Today brings to a close Mr. Man
ning’s pastorate in Americus, which
began in June 1905, and his resigna
tion has been accepted at a recent
meeting of the church body.
The reason therefor is that Mr.
Manning is called to another parish.
During his pastorate of nearly three
years in Americus, Mr. Manning has
endeared himself to his church people
and those of Americus generally, who
wish for the gifted young minister
every success in his new field.
Lenten services at Calvary Episco
pal church today, morning and night,
will be of interest.
There will be holy communion at
7:30 a. m., prayer, litany and ser
mon at 11 o’clock and evening pray
er at 7:30 conducted by Rev. J. B.
Lawrence.
Services for Monday are; morning
prayer at 12 o'clock, noon, und after
noon prayer at 4 o’clock.
There will be no service at the
Catholic church today. Fathers Mc-
Mahon, O’Hara and O’Sullivan hav
ing concluded their mission service
of the past week. The daily .services
were interesting and largely at
tended.
Rev. J. L. Irvin will fill his pul
pit at First Presbyterian church to
day, both morning and evening. His
theme at 11 a. m. is “God a person anfi
not a principle.” Tonight Mr. Irvin’s
topic will be “True Sanctification.”
At Furlow Lawn Baptist the pas
tor, Rev. R. L. Bivins, will preach at
11 o’clock this morning upon “ixive’s
Requirements,” while at 7:30 p. m.,
he will preach upon “Scripture cut
ting.”
At First Methodist church the pas
tor, Rev. Bascom Anthony, D. D., will
preach this morning upon “A busi
ness view of foreign missions.” To
night the pulpit will be filled by Rev.
J. B. Johnston, presiding elder of the
Americus district.
At First Baptist church the pas
tor, Rev. O. P. Gilbert, will preach
this morning upon “The spirit of des
ecration,” while tonight at 7:30 his
theme will he “A sinful woman.” Ex
cellent music and welcome to all.
“Man,” will he the sermon topic
at 11 o'clock this mornnig at First
Church of Christ, Scientist.
Golden Text: “Beware lest any
man spoil you through philosophy
and through vain deceit, after the
traditions of men, after the indiinents
of th world, and not after Christ.”—
Cloassians, 2:8.
The nobbiest styles in
young men’s up-to-date
clothing ever shown in
Americus. The prices
are right; good time to
make your selection be
fore the styles are picked
over. Rylander Shoe
Co.
ETHICS OF ENQRAVINQ
Engraving is a matter for conjecture. It is either correct or in
correct. The house which keeps you in a state of uncertainty with
an order is never satisfactory. Placing an order here insures you
the correct engraving—style and form.*
Our spring styles of stationery are now o nexhibition; let us show you
samples of wedding invitations and visiting cards which we send
free. J. P. STEVENS ENGRAVING CO., Manufacturers of Wedding
Stationery, 47 Whitehall St., Atlanta, Ga.
GEISHA ROUGE
A superior and harmless Liquid Rouge for Beautify
ing the Face and Lips. Undetectable, easily applied, and
produces a rosy and healthy color, imparting the del
icate bloom of youth.
Is entirely unaffected by perspiration. On sale at
all good stores, or sent upon receipt of 50 cents, postage
prepaid, in plain sealed wrapper.
Geisha Rouge, is guaranteed under the Pure Food
and Drug Act —June 1906.
p A liberal sample bottle of Geisha Rouge,
p pßp together with full directions, will be sent
A 1 vv absolutely FREE, to all who write for it.
provided 10 cents is enclosed to prepay charges.
Don't Forget Geisha Rouge is manufactured by the
proprietors of Geisha Skin Food, the greatest beautifier
on the market today.
DON’T DELAY. WRITE TODAY.
Address: GEISHA MFO. CO.
62 E. 131st St. New York.
Lumber, Sash, Doors, 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.
G. C. HALL
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER
BRICK WORK A SPECIALTY
Contract work solicited in Americus and surrounding town*
All Work Guaranteed. Office B. C. Hodges Store
Forsyth St. Phone No. 418.
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NUMBER 59
HAMILTON
&CO.
Lamar Street,
Opposite Windsor Hotel
Extra Special for
MONDAY and
TUESDAY
***************
40 Inch Sea Island
6c yard.
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Fruit Loom Bleaching
Per yard 10c.
36 inch Long Cloth,
worth 17 l-2c, as a
Leader for Monday
12:l-2c yd.
40 inch White Lawn,
short length, worth 15
and 20c per yard,
10c.
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$3 Jeffersonian Hats
Monday
$2.49.
x. y .V. * * * * *Y- # *•
SI.OO Corsets, 50c.
50c Corsets, 39c.S
New Waists, New
Belts, on sale Monday.
¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥
Big line sample Hats,
$1.50 to $2 values, 98c.
**¥************
Hamilton,
Sells It For Less.