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fIRTY-SECOND YEAR Bile old people *Sth and renewed vitality. I mbl \ necessary to nourish every tissue and I length. Should it fail to do so in any 1 y aid us for the medicine used. Please try it. I ■' VRMACY,. AMERiCUS. • | All that is GOOD in LIFE INSURANCE is Ruai anteed in the policies of THE UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE CO Our premiums are LOW and DIVIDENDS ) ARE BETTER than any other Company making LOWEST COST to you. Let me show you. LEE M. HANSFORD, Atrt 1 ROOM lß ' PUMfRS iAmericus, Ga. -^THTiinniTTßiiirw^^ ®s® *““ d ,' ou Ha ™ Always Bought, and which has been it. use for oxer 30 years, has borne the signature of ,<njf ' an<l lms boen made his per- S A °iV al Snpervision since lts fal fa»cy. Allow no one to deceive you in this. * AH Counterfeits, Imitations and « Jnst-as-good” are but Ex periments that trifle w ith and endanger the health of Infants and ClrUdren-Experienco against Experiment. What is CASTOR IA j Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. Jt is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrluea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and I latuleney. It assimilates the Food, regulates tlie Stomach and L evels, giving healthy and natural sleep. 1 lie Children l^|£>.nacc;i —The Mother’s Friend. CENums dkSTORIA Bears the Signature of (Entbalw Gfcii RAILWAS^^ • . J g&f No cliance of missing it— ■i /AI satisfiiction is a certainty Current //ill Jr> "*■ —JIM If when you huy jewelry here. Arrivals and departures td" d 11 V/f Our prices arc wonderfully Railway Passenger Station, 90 Mi jr/| ~ mjf rJ\ less Ilian you would naturally from Savannah, Augusta, I Imagine for such excellent Atlanta and Macon . . . *10?Bp #1 1 itom Lockhart, Dothan, Al- Jlfc/flJtsl values. liany, Troy and Mon’ery *rom Lockhart, Dothan, Al- M f any, | roy and Mont'ery b*^3i *’ rom Atlanta and Macnrf £• ,1, *' r & Bro. From Columbus auMe' mediate points . Jewelers, nneediat. I*points 1 *point s GEORGIA. From Columbus "•'jT* .. J "ASfiAMOND investments ill prove profitable if made with us. Alur Diamonds are of the highest standard and our prices are right. EUGENE V. HAYNES CO JEWELERS, Atlanta, Ga. Jf Quile sure you haven’t forgotten anything? How about a box of candy for the children. You know they will look for it. Buy your candy here and you will get the besl and pu\fct candy made. A large variety, CARL HAWKINS, Windsor Hotel Block. For bargains and terms on Farms ol all sizes, Timber Tracts, Cut Over Lands, and City Property, See t. W. L. ENGLISH, | counters’ Uank Buildup • ■ • Americus, Ga AMI-IUI l S TIMES-RECORDEI CONGRESSMAN GRIGGS OltD ON YESTtRDAY. Stricken With Apoplexy at Dawson Home. Had Just Begun His Sev enth Term in House— An Army of Friends Mourn Him. News was received in Americas by telephone yesterday afternoon of the sudden and entirely unexpected death at the Dawson home of Congressman James M. Griggs. According to the news as received here Congressman Ciiggs was stricken with apoplexy, and although physicians were quickly summoned soon passed away. The arrangements for the funeral had not been made early last night, but Mr. J. H. Beard, the embalmer, had been sent from Americus to prepare the body. The news of the death of Congress man Griggs was a decided shock to his host of friends here, as it will be throughout the state. Well known per sonally to many of the citizens of Americus and Sumter county, Judge Griggs was exceedingly popular. His genial qualities attached him to those with whom he came in contact and his circle of friends was ever widening. Congressman James Matthews Griggs was born at LaGrange, Ga., on March 29, 1861. He was educated in the common schools of Georgia and at the Peabody Normal College, Nash ville, graduating from the latter in May, 1881. He then taught school and studied Jaw, was admitted to the bar in 1883, and began practice the next year at Alapaha, Berrien county. For a short time he engaged in the newspaper business. He removed to Dawson in 1885, vr.}£ elected solicitor-general of the Patau _ la circuit in 18SS, re-elect^"Ti 1892, resigned in 1893, was judge of the same circuit anpj twice re-elect ed judge without opposition. He resigned the bench in 1896 to make the iV e f or congress. He was elected sej/ven times, having just entered on ldjs thirteenth year in the house. jT lie Theodosia Stewart, daughtafr of I). R. Stewart, a well knowjj/ citizen of Shellman, in 1886. £]i/e survives him with three grown children, Mrs. E. W. Hollingsworth, Miss Augusta Griggs, a frequent vis itor to Americus, and Mr. Stewart Grjggs. Judge Griggs was one of the best Known of the Georgia delegation at Washington and enjoyed a wide popu larity. HALF PRICE SALE OF LADIES TAILOR-MADE SUITS. In a few days now we take our an nual inventory and in order to clear out every suit and coat possible we place the entire stock on sale. Com mencing this morning, for exactly half price, with just a few exceptions. See our ad. and then hurry and see us. CHAS. L. ANSLEY. (OUNDATIONS DOWN FOR IHE COUNTRY CLUB. Architect Visits Grounds on Inspection Tour. Architect Lockwood of Columbus was in the city yesterday and while here inspected the work so far done on the Country Club. The brick foundations for the club house are now almost completed. Five thousand more brick are need to fin ish this part of the work. As soon as received they will be laid and the work on the superstructure will then begin. Lumber and shingles for the club house are already on the ground and other supplies are expected in daily. The outlook is that the club house will be completed and In readiness for use by April 1. May 1 is the latest possible date set for the opening of the club house, and it will doubtless be some time in April that the doors are thrown open to the members and their friends. The opening night will be made a memorable one. It is proposed to give a reception and a dance, to have the rooms beautifully decorated to have a fine orchestra, a luncheon that will be remembered and otherwise make the occasion one of the most delight ful social events Americus has known in years. The Country Club promises to be an exceedingly popular institution. The membership gives promise of being large and once the building and grounds are opened there is every prospect of a rush.to secure admis sion. more bargains offered AMERICUS BUYERS The Duncan Mercantile Co., contin uing its sale, anounces some more de I cided bargains in its advertisement or I page 4 today. Some exceptional!} i cheap prices will he found in the lon list of bargains presented to the dis criminating buyers of Americus an. Sumter county. Those who want t< save money will do well to take a 100 l at the goods and the prices. Musical talent In children is a common as the critical judgment o , their parents who think they have it AMERICUS. GEORGIA. THURSDAY MORNING, IANUARY 6, 1910. For Value in Wear, in Style, in Fit no ciofties In the world will give you the service and sat isfaction that Stein-Bloch Smart Clothes will. They are not cheap clothes--they are clothes that places a man in his proper niche before the world. Their materials are high class. Their workmanship, style and fit are recognized in America and England as the highest devel opment In tailoring that can be found to-day. We have these clothes at your disposal, arid ask you only to try on—not to buy. Rylander Shoe Company^ CLOTHIERS AND FURNISHERS. 'jT AGAIN A LINE SHOWING ; IS MADE BY BANK.; Dividend Paid By Commer= cial City Bank. The Commercial City Bank ot Americus held its annual meeting yes terday/and after an exhibit of the past y*MCr‘s business the directors declared 'the regular semi-anual dividend of 4 per cent, besides carrying a consider able amount to tlie bank’s surplus ac count. as usual. While the youngest of Americus’ financial Institutions the Commercial City is one of the most, vigorous, and since two .ve in ago lias had splendid success. Established upon an S per cent divi dend basis it has paid 4 per cent semi annually regularly. During the first year its capital stock was only $25,000, but a year ago the amount of capital was increased to $50,000. Such was-the demand for the stock that the increase was over subscribed several times; a merited compliment to the business ability and popularity of its officials. The bank carries already deposits of about a quarter million dollars—a fact which reflects well the confidence cf the public therein. Mr. John W Wheatley, the nestor of the banking business in Americus, is president; Crawford Wheatley vice-president, R. E. McNulty cashier, W. A. Hawkins, accountant. The Commercial City thus enters upon its third year of success under brightest auspices. ADVERTISED A LOST DOG SEVENTEEN ARE SENT HIM. An Americus man, a disciple of Esculapius, lost, his dog three days ago, and in order to assuage the grief of his household over Ponto's disap pearance, he advertised his loss in the Times-Recorder. Up to noon yes terday seventeen dogs had been brought to his home by as many dog finders, and in the bunch was the truant Ponto —glad to get on the home job again. The medico desires only to impart the cheerful tidings that the one dog lost, has been found, in order to head off the ninety and nine others that were not lost. GARDENING TIME. Got Yonr Seeds at Dodson’s. Time to plant English pens, turnips, lettuce, beets and onions. We have Landreth’s famous seed in dated paper. Pays to plant good seed. Dod son’s Pharmacy. MORE ROLLING STOCK NEEDED AT ONCE BY SEABOARD. Company lo Expend $1,300,000 for Cars and Engines. The Seaboard Air lane is making application before the railroad com mission of the state of Georgia, for permission to issue $1,300,000 of bonds, the money to be used for pur chasing new equipment and rolling stock, passenger and freight engines, passenger, freight and baggage cars, etc. The intention of the Seaboard to make these improvements is regarded not only as an evidence of that line’s prosperity, under the present man agement, but of good financial condi tions throughout southern and eastern territory. • Wishing you a happy and pros perous New Year, and thanking you for your liberal patronage, I remain yours for good goods at the right price THOS. L. BELL. Thf» I eariinu Jeweler. PLAINS BANK HAS PAID j ANOTHER fINE DIVIDEND Eight Per Gent, is Declared Yesterday. The Bank of Plains. enjovm 3 an-' other year of great prosperity, held its annual meeting yesterday and declared the usual eight per cent dividend upon its capital stock of $25,000, the bank making a most excellent exhibit of business during tbe year just ended. In tlie election of officers following, the same efficient board of directors were re-elected for the current year, who in turn re Mr. R. S. Oli ver president I Wise vioe presidi at, and Mr. W. 1,. Tiiomas cashier. The Plains Bank has been in fi r the name excellent manage ment since its organization, and has proven a potent factor in the com mercial life of that flourishing little town. Tlie many Americus friends cf the bank’s officers congratulate them upon the continued success of the splendid institution. Ansley’s sale of ladies’ tailor-made sails and coals prior to stock taking at half price begins Thursday, .Tan. 6. WAISON SCOOPS IN COT EON JOURNAL. May Change Monthly 10. Walson's Magazine. (Special to Times-Recorder.) Atlanta, Ga., Jan. s.—Thomas E. Watson has foreclosed a mortgage on the Southern Cotton Journal, of which Harvie Jordan was editor arid Richard Cheatham business manager, and which suspended publication last No vember. The stockholders, who are farmers all over the Southern states, have nothing to show for their money. Watson, whose Jeffersonian was pub lished by the Cotton Journal, assumes certain outstanding obligations. The plant is valued at SIB,OOO. It is inti mated that Watson intends changing the name of the Jeffersonian to Wat son's Magazine. HUYLER’S THE CANDY I WANT. All Girls Say This—Sold Only by Dd son’s Pharmacy. A young lady had rather have a pound of Huyler’s than two pounds of another make. There is a reason. Huyler’s is r reived fresh each week by Dodson’s Pharmacy. The price is 80c pound MAINE FRIENDS SEEK PARDON FOR MORSE. (Special to Times-Recorder.) Portland, Me., Jan. s.—Petitions ad dressed to President Taft asking for an absolute pardon for Charles W. Morse are in circulation here. SOW TOUR OATS NOW. I have a fine lot of McCullough seed oats for sale. I will deliver them In Americus, Ga., for one dollar ($1.00) a bushel. A. B. CONNORS, 18d&w-lmo Americas, Ga. THE CITY TREASURER S REPORT FOR 1909. Shows City In Debt Nearly $14,000. Committees Announced By Mayor—Hon. W. T. Lane is Elected City Attorney. The annual report of City Treasurer Hawkes was presented to the City Council last night. a£ It showed that the city's gen#y ( _. funds were overdrawn $3,153.04j./'-l'A; The city had a cash balar*. 31, of $39,151.92, but it oweijar building account, procerecent bond issue, $21,808.8: > /-t’t ac cc,, *, $14,905.21, f Public sc ; e |K $5,590.92; j£Tof $42,304.96. iftjddltlon th' owed a balance of U'ioo on f -&nvX of the Agricul tur tfV. I ''.having recently used the.j:. _>kuf the SIO,OOO bond issue to I L Lffis indebtedness. ■ f ,*4«car i sinal Agricultural College )00 interest was due for * . f ■ S& Whs at 6 per cent —or P* * The note given to Mr. Crawford Wheatley for $1,500 is still unpaid with interest of s9o—a total of $1,590. The city's actual indebtedness on December 31, not including any out standing bills was as follows; Overdrawn general fund $ 3,153.00 Balance Agricultural College Notes 7,000.00 Interest on A. C. notes 1,785.00 Wheatley note - 1,500.00 Interest on Wheatley note.. 90.00 $13,528.00 Alderman Bolton Mayor Pro Tern. In the election of officers Alderman J. S. Bolton was elected mayor pro tern unanimously. The only, surprise of the election of city officers was the election of W. f. Lane, Esq., as city attorney. ■Col. J. E. Sheppard, the incumbent, and Mr. Lane were put in nomination. The vote resulted—Lane 4, Sheppard 2. The salary was retained at S4OO, although Alderman Allen had made a strong appeal for an increase to S6OO. It is understood that. Col. Sheppard had no desire to retain the office and had so advised liis friends. Mr. David R. Andrews was elected police commissioner, vice H. L. Mize, resigned. Messrs. J. E. Hightower and J. E. D. Shipp were elected members of the Board of Eucation, succeeding Messrs. Brown and Hooper, resigned. The increase in salaries was made as follows: City engineer, chief fire department, and all firemen, keeper colored ceme tery, assistant superintendent water works, engineer pumping station, street overseer, ten per cent each; keeper Oak Grove cemetery from $45 to SSO; night engineer pumping sta tion from S6O to $65. The salaries of police officers were also increased 10 per cent. COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL. At the meeting of the City Council last night Mayor Felder announced the committees for 1910 as follows: Finance. W. E. Brown, chairman; J. S. Bol ton, C. C. Hawkins. Streets. J. S. Bolton, chairman; W. E. Brown, J. E. Poole. Water and Sewerage. J. E. Poole, chairman; W. E. Brown, C. J. Clark. Purchasing. W. E. Brown, chairman; J. S. Bol ton, Lee Allen. Fire and Police. C. J. Clark, chairman, 1-ee Allen, C. C. Hawkins. Public Buildings and Lights. J. S. Bolton, chairman; W. E. Brown; J. E. Poole. Public Schools. Lee Allen, chairman; C. J. Clark, C. C. Hawkins. Cemeteries and Parks. C. J. Clark, chairman; C. C. Haw kins, J. E. Poole. Ordinances. C. C. Hawkins, chairman; I>ee Allen, C. J. Clark. A RICH HEARSE FOR PAMPERED PET DOG Minneapolis Canine Buried In Coffin With Ornate Silver Handles. Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 4.—ln a small plush-lined coffin, covered with white velvet and fitted with ornate silver handles, Jerry, a Scotch collie dog, belonging to Mrs. W. H. Schafer, of Minneapolis, was buried in a lot across the street from Yayman’s ceme tery, and not more than 50 feet away from the burial lot of the Schafer fam ily. A hearse drawn by plumed black horses carried the corpse from the l Schafer home to the grave. A closed carriage containing the mourners, Mr. and Mrs. Schafer and their son Harold, completed the procession. The dog's grave will be marked with a monument. Pneumonia Follows a Cold but never follows the use of Honey and Tar, which stops the cough, heals the lungs, and expels the cold from your system. Take at first sign of a cold and avoid a dangerous illness. Sold by all Druggists. It is easier for a girl to persuade a young man to fall in love with her than It is to keep him in that condition. The average friendship ends in this: How much I did for him; how little he did for me. i * Weather forecast for today: RAIN AND COLDER. vci FORTUNE IN MULES IS PAID OUT IN AMERICUS 1 Over $ 125,000 the Amount Invested. 'S' „ Sale of Five Animals at age Price c Fine & / #et. iSj tytoJ One bu twenty-five thous sanfi represents the fortune h*' , 'Ut in Americus within the past > months in the purchase of: f mules. Such is the conservative esti mate made by stock dealers here, and the amount is, if anything, too con servative rather than too large. Five hundred mules have been sold in this market since the season open ed in October. The animals are a great deal high- j er in price this season than ever be fore known, the finer animals selling j here at prices ranging from S3OO to ! $350 each. Os course these prices are rather exceptional, but a large number of mules, the favorite brands of Ken-1 tucky vintage, have brought that high figure here, while as much as $750 has been paid for a few very fancy pairs by wealthy farmers who have a mark ed fondness for fine stock. About $250, however, is the es!i mated average mule value." j And at that conservative estimate the 500 mules sold in the Americus market to date have brought the round sum of $125,000. All of which went to Missouri and Kentucky. Kentucky mules are generally con sidered favorites, but this season some of the best stock brought to Americus were bought in St. Ixniis. Then, too, Texas is doing something in the live stock business, as probably thirty or forty long-eared pilgrims from the Lone Star State have been sold here. There is no need in moralizing, ami saying that the mules used here should have been raised by Sumter county farmers. Not so. Some really good mules are bred and raised here, several farmers near Americus having excellent animals produced on their farms, but it ;s claimed that it is cheaper to buy them —and that is the easier way, too. No trouble then in getting just the kind of animal one wants. With cotton bringing the lofty prices reached this season the demand for mules—more mules to plow more cot ton—is greater than ever before and will so continue. Ansley’s sale of ladies tailor-made suits and coats prior to stock taking at half priee begins Thursday, Jan. 6. \ Copyright Hart Schaffner 8c Marx When you draw money to pay for clothes, drawr enough to pay the price of getting our special made, all-wool HART SCHAFFNER & MARX clothes. They cost more than the ordinary kind; they’re worth more than they cost. Such clothes are a paying investment; they’re so good that you i find them a real economy at the price. Overcoats $16.50 to S3O; Suits S2O to $35. This store is the home pf the Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes. The W. D. Bailev C< If, vydan wants an Over *|coat, ■>’ ■ ' I We want to see that Man SIO.OO to 30.00. If a Man Wants a fine Suit, We want to see that Man, $15.00 to 30.00. If a Man wants warn, Underwear, Wc want to sec that Man, 50c to $2.00 a garment. If a Man wants Boyden shoes, We want to see that Man, $6.00 to 6.50 a Pair. If a Man wants Regal shoes, Wc want to see that Man, $3.50 to 4.00 Pair. If a Man wants Gloves, Shirts, Sox, Night Robes, or any other Accessaries, Wc want to see that Man. Stock Full, Prices Low, Come and See Us. CHAS. L. ANSLEY. NUMBER 5.