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THfc AMFRICUS WEEKLY TIMES-RfiCORDfiR, FRIDAY, JUNE 21. 1907
CAPT. WILLIAM R DORN
DIED ON SATURDAY.
Aged Citizen of Sumter
Passes Away.
DEATH SUMMONS IS QUITE SUDDEN
Was Spending Night in Amerlcus
When End Came Unexpectedly-
Funeral Takes Place at
Friendship Sunday.
VERDICT OF $5,000 IS
GIVEN TO MADDOX
Railway Case is finishet
Friday
MADDOX VERSUS THE SEABOARD
Captain William R. Dorn, one of
Sumter county's most esteemed citi
sens, expired suddenly at 5 o'clock
Saturday morning in his'room at the
Alien Bouse, where he had spent the
night, being prevented by slight illness
from returning to his home.
The death of Captain Dorn was
ahock to his friends in Americus and
throughout the county.
An aged and estimable citizen,
man of highest integrity, and a valiant
old Confederate hero, his sudden de-
mlse causes geneuiue uud vnlversal
regret among all.
Captain Dorn came to Americus on
Friday, spending the day here. Dur-
the morning he had a number ol teeth
extracted, and later in the afternoon
suffered from nausea. His friend, Mr.
W. D. Baynes, induced him to remain
id the city over night.
The two occupied adjoining rooms at
the boarding house, and late at night
Mr. Haynes was attracted by sounds of
nausea and went to Capt. Dorn’s room.
He seemed to improve later, but
about 6 a. m, expired after another
seveze attack of nausea.
Dr..G. T. Miller was called in, but
there was nothing remaining for hu
man agency to perform.
Captain Dorn was a South Carolinan,
and fought through the civil war in
one of the regiments of the Palmetto
State. Aiterwards he removed
Sumter county, where he has since
resided, esteemed and honored among
all. He is survived by his wifecnly.
The funeral services took placo
at 11 o'clock Sunday morning at Friend
ship, near his home.
Aak for Allan's Foot Faso.
A powder for f Swollen Tired, Hot, Smart
ing feet. Also Free Sample o the Foot-
Xasb Cobs-PA", a new Invention. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted. LeRojr, N. Y.
RAILROADS CUT INAUGURAL RATES
Half Fare to See Hoke Smith Take
Oath.
fcThe railroads of Georgia have gen
erously agreed to allow special rate to
and from Atlanta upon the occasion of
Hon. Hoke Smith’s inauguration as
govenor. The 1 Inauguration occurs on
Jane 29, and the special rate is effective
on June 28, and extends until July 1.
A rate of one fare, plus 25 cents, for the
round trip will apply to all adnlt
civilians; the rate for children will be
cut in bslf.
Plaintiff is Injured While in Employ
of Company Here and Sues tor
Large Sum-Verdict of
$5,000 Is Given.,
The case of Z. B. Maddox versus the
Seaboard Airline Railway, complaint
for damages and on trial in Sumter
superior court for two days, was con
clnded yesterday afternoon when the
Jury rendered a verdict in favor of the
plaintiff, Ur. Z. B. Mad.lox.
Five thousand dollars was the sum of
damages awarded.
The amount named in the suit was
|20,000, but the jury evidently -thought
$5,000 sufficient conpensation. Sumter
juries never return excessive verdicts
against the railroads.
The plaintiff, Mr. Maddox, was for
merly employed at the Americus
shops of the company, where he was
severely injured while at work on a car.
The company was held responsible
therefor, and the suit for heavy dam
agaes was instituted a year ago.
The railway company was ably
represented by Col. E.JA. Hawkins,
division counsel, while Messrs. Dane
& Maynard, Smith, Berner A Hastings
of Atlanta and J. B. Park of Greenboro
represented Ur. Maddox in the trial
just ended.
The case was stubbornly contested
throughout, and a large array of wit
nesses testified therein. In the argu
ment yesterday Col.W.T. Lauo and Col.
Park addressed the jury In behalf of
the plaintiff, while Col. Hawkins did
likewise for the defense.
The Seaboard Railway will doubtless
appeal the case.
A Lesson in Health
Healthy kidneys filter the Imparities
from the blood, and unless they do this
good health is impossible. Foley’s
Kidney Care makes sound kidneys and
will positively care all forms of kidney
and bladder disease. It strengthens
the whole system. Sold by all drag-
gists.
TO GO IN JULY.
Cursd Hemorrhages olthe Lungs.
•‘Several year* since my longs were
so badly a Affected that I had many hem
orrhages," writes A. M. Ake, of
Wood, Ind., “I took treatment with
several physicians without any benefit.
I then started to take Foley's Honey
and Tar, and my lungs are now as
sound as a ballet. } recommend it in
advanced stages of. lung trouble.”
Foley’s Honey and Tar stops the cough
and heals the lungs, and prevents
serious results from a cold. Refuse
substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
Remarkable Resouo
That truth la stranger than fiction,
has once more been demonstrated in
the little town of Fedora, Tenn., the
residence of C. Y. Pepper. He writes;
• I whs in bed, entirely disabled with
hemorrhages of the lungs and throat,
Doctors failed to help me, and all hope
had ‘fled when I began taking Dr.
King's New Discovery. Then instant
relief came. The coughing Boon ceased;
the bleeding diminished rapidly, and in
three weeks I was able to go to work.”
Guaranteed cure for ccugbs and colds
SOc. and $1.00 at Kldridge Drag Co.
Trial bottle free.
MRS. STUBBS IS DEAD AT LESLIE
Estimable Lady Succumbs to Fever
There.
. Mrs. B. F. Stubbs of Americus died
at an early hour yesterday morning at
Leslie, whither she went recently upon
a visit to her mother. Mrs. Stubbs was
a most estimable young woman and
lior untimely death is deplored among
many sincere friends. Her husband
and two yonng children survive her.
The funeral was at Pleasant Grove
Cemetery yesterday afternoon.
Miss lulie Green to Visit James*
town Next Month.
Miss Lulie Greene will visit the
Jamestown Exposition In July. She
will go via Savannah and the sea, her
brother joining her in Savannah and
adding greatly to her enjoyment of the
outing.
Miss Greene desires the Times-Re-
enrder to express her sincere thanks to
the many kind friends who assisted her
In the race for the trip to the exposition.
Their co-operation is ulncerely appreci
ated by her.
To Mothers ol This Town
Children who are delicate, feverish sad
cross will pet Immediate relief from Mother
Gray's Sweet Powders for Children- They
dense the Stomach, act on the liver, making
a sickly child strong and healthy. A certain
cure for Worms, sold by all druggists, Me
Sample FUSE. Address, Allens Olms'ed,
Leltoy, N. Y.
SIXTY-ONE HONOR
Public School Children Whose Work Was Exceptionally
Good,
Those Who Led In Studies, Deportment and Attendance During the Past
Year at School.
The city public schools have closed.
For nearly three months to come the
youngsters can devote their time to
health culture in the fields, by the
seashore, in the mountains, or at the
parks near by the town. Books have
been cast aside with a whoop and a
hurrah, study has been relegated to
the rear, and pleasure has come to the
fore.
The schools have done admirable
work during the nine months now
closed. In all of the grades the chil
dren have made excellent progress in
their studies. The teachers have been
faithful and efficient, and It is a satis
faction to these charged with the
management of the schools of Araeri-
cus to realize that their efforts have
been productive of good results. The
examination papers, and the general
year's work, showed that the boys and I dred Borum.
fitt.
Jack McArthur.
First'Grade, Frank Harrold.
Year’s Honor Roll.
The regular honor roll of the schools
tor the year is as follows:
1st Grade A. Sarah Poole, Mary Bell
Smith. Annie Cawood.
1st Grade B;—Elmer Bell, Sarah
Htghtower, Frank Cameron, Edgar
Sanborn, Frank Harrold. *
2nd Grade A:—Genevieve Prather,
Katherine Smith, Eshton Buchanan,
Lueile Parrott, Alice Olver.
2nd Grade B:—Evelyn Bell, Eliza
beth Davis, Katherine Argo, Carroll
Clark, Will Dodson.
3rd Grade A:—Gnssle Jones.
3rd Grade B:—Edith Hightower.
4th Grade B:—Elizabeth Allen
Annie Williams, Willie Dews Miller,
Jack McArthur.
5th Grade B:—Bessie Cobb, James
Duncan, Annie Matthews, Christine
Argo. Edith Fields, Inez Mauk, Mil-
Session
in Americus is
Ended
GOOD PROGRESS IS REPORTED
And Session of Five Days of Interest
to the Pedagogues-Glosing Hours
of the Session-Resolu
tions Adopted.
girls in all departments were olive to
their opportunities and that the in
structors had them well in hand.
Sixty-one In all obtained placet on
the honor roll for the excellence of the
work done by them during the year.
Forty-fonr of these are girls and
nineteen boys.
Those Given Oiplomas.
The following pupils were granted a
special honor diploma. To secure
this diploma apnpil mast make 100
per cent in attendance and deport
ment, and must make 00 per cent, or
above in their studies:
Tenth Grade, Miss Marie Walker.
Seventh Grade, Miss Katie Speer,
Sixth Grade, Miss Laura Ansley.
Fourth Grade. Willie Dews Miller,
6th Grade A:—Caroline Worthy.
6th Grade:—B:—Mary Fort, Laura
Ansley, Helen Chappell, Louolla
Fields, Jennie Harrison.
7th Grade B:—Katie Speer, Maggie
Jackson.
8th Grade B:—Margaret Hodges
Harry Williams.
9th Grade:—Griffeth Kldridge, Bessie
Hodges, Margaret Miller:
10th Grade:—Mario Walker.
11th Grade:—Floyd Fort, Mary
Hooper, Edna Martin, Gladys Dunn
Rees Perk Sc'-.ool.
1st Grade:—Virginia Hollis Hand
Susie May Law, Frances Loving, Wil
her Glddiugs.
2nd Grade:—James Williams, Lucy
Barrow Taylor, Chas. Crisp, Reva
Dupree, Kllz. Kldridge, Mary Ellen
Estes, Anna Murray.
WILL DISCUSS NEW BUILDING
Board Education May Adopt Plans Therefor at Early
1 Date.
HERv'-DRESS GOODS OF WAR TIMES
Cloth Made Nearly Half Century Ago
Now Worn.
Mrs. John Usry, who resides near
Americus, was shopping in the city
yesterday, wearing s dress with a rei
markable history. The cloth was
woven by Mrs. HJary's mother in 1863
from cotton grown on her own farm,
this good lady spinning the thread and
weaving it into cloth. It was dyed
with home-made dves a dark shade
and, despite its forty-four yenrs, the
colors are firm and this dress of "Con
federate silk” as pretty as when made
a generation agone.
K The doctor’s bill is often harder to
. Wallow than the doctor’* pill.
He Fired The Stlek.
"I have fired the walking-stick I've
earned over 40 years, on account of a
■ore that resisted every kind of treat
ment, nnttl I tried Bucklen’s Arnica
Halv that has healed the sore and
madt. ne a happy man,” writes John
Garrett, of North Mllla, N. C. Guaran
teed for Piles, Burns, etc. Sold by
Kldridge Drug Co., 25c.
-Eoho Springs” Whiskey.—Our lead
er $1.00 per quart. Also other hifeh
grade wines and whiskeys. Orders
iven prompt attention.
10 e. o. d. tf W. B. Hudsox.
Phone Loving's Stables, 81, ft r bsg
gage wagon. t f.
Now that the city schools have
closed and the scolastic year Is ended,
the city board of education will, at an
early date, adopt plans relative to the
erection of the modern school building
of which Americus has. stood In need
for so many years.
And just what will be done in this
connection is an Interesting question
the public at large.
Will the board of education erect
one handsome building costing $25,000,
will this amount be expenoded
upon three smaller buildings located
convenient points?
Either proposition presents a num
ber of advantages.
Three buildings, as suggested, one
Rees Park, another in East Ameri
cus and a third in Brooklyn Heights,
would prove most convenient to the
large number ot small children re
siding In these localities.
All of these, very nearly, now attend
at the Furlow High School building,
and for many of them it is a long walk
and across a network of railroads where
cars and onglnos are being shiftod
constantly, rendering it more or less
dangerous.
Some members ot the board, no
doubt, favor the three buildings plan.
The other proposition is the erection
of one handsome and modern building
for the advanced grades at Rees Park
or other convenient localitv, and the
conversion of Furlow school building
into five grades for the exclusive use
of all the smaller pupils.
This proposition, perhaps, is most
favored and may, after full delibera
tion and investigation, be adopted.
Quite recently the city issned bonds
In the sum of $25,000 for the erection
of additional school buildings, and it is
altogether probable that the board of
education will shortly take up the
matter of location, etc,, and provide
the facilities thus required.
Members of the board favor com
bining with the proDosed new build
ing a handsome auditorium for com
mencement exercises and similar
gatherings, and this will donbtiess bo
included in the plans. It is certainly
an end greatly desired.
Rees Park is a handsome plat of four
acres in one of the residence centres of
Americus, and would be an admirable
location for the proposed new building.
NEW RATING FOR AMERICUS
Is Possible Under Conditions Prescribed by Tariff
„ Association.
Amencus wants a belter fire insur
ance rating at the hands ot the South
eastern Tariff Association, and for
some time past the Board of Trade has
been working assiduously to this de
sired end. The prospoctof accomplish
ment Boems good at this moment.
Yesterday Mr. C. B. Wilson, a repre
sentative of theTariff Association, made
a careful inspection of conditions here
to the end of giving Americus a re-
rating, if it can be done.
The fire department, the streets and
other conditions locally were inspected
with greatest care.
Just now Americus is rated second
class, and in order to get into the first
class it will be necessary to establish
another fire station, increase the de
partment, establish an electric alarm
system and pavo the streots in the
business section.
There are othor [requirements, blit
these are miost important.
Mr. Wilson made a very thorough
inspection of the paid fire department
yesterday and found it in cxcollent
condition. In fact, ho expressed sur
prise at the efficiency of the department
and the prime condition in which he
found all the aparatns.
More men and more aparatus, he
satd, would bo one of the conditions of
a first class city rating.
As to paved streots, Arnoricus will
have them-in a short while throughout
the business destrict. All the resi
dence streets are smooth and firm, and
in case of a run, as ail citizens well
know, greater speed can be tnado over
them than over paved streets.
A Gamowell alarm system is also
one of the requirements of the Tariff
Association, and tne cost of this would
probably be $5,000. The telephone
system depended upon here at present
is even better, as evidenced by the
extremely small fire losses.
In any event Americus wants re
lief from the excessive insurance rates
now imposed, whether the city re
mains in the second class or Is given a
higher rating.
The Teachers Institute of Sumter, In
session here since Monday closed Fri
day afternoon. The l Institute was
very well attended, and the interchange
of ideas will prove most advantageous
to the teachers who thus strive for self
advancement.
The teachers went upon record for
compulsory education in adopting
unanimously the following resolution
by Prof. J. T. Price.
Any radical change in our laws which
gives rise to the slightest suspicion tnat
personal liberty is encroached upon, is
difficult to accomplish.
Knowing as we do that the perman
ency and durability of our govern
ment, the safety of our homes,the pros
perity of our churches depends in a
very large measure on an educated,
cultured and refined citizenship.
And, again, it is the history of our
school system that many children nev
er enter a school room and many others
whose attendance is such as to result in
no good to the child, and still others
who fail to receive full benefit of onr
schools, thereby reducing the average
far below what it should be.
Now be it resolved by the teachers
of Sumter County in institute
assembled, that we heartily go on
record as favoring compulsory educa
tion and to thatend we ask that our
legislators take the initiative in
shaping legislation to accomplish this
purpose.
The following named teachors
signed the above resolution:
Supt. W. S. Moore, of the county
schools, J. H. Hiller, J. R. Taylor, F.
E. Morton, J. L. Kenyon, J. N. Mott.
Misses Marietta Brown, Florence
Dunn, Annis Clarke, Elizabeth Mc
Lendon, Kate Hiller, Opbfe Markeit,
Anna Horn, Kate Brady, Lula Brady,
Cora Cocke, Mary Louise Reese,
Sadie Walters, Foy Mott.
Agriculture and nature study was
the theme of discussion at the morn
ing session, Miss Kate Hiller reading
a paper which was highly compli
mented. A resolution was adopted
asking that Miss Hiller's essay be
published, a well merited tribute.
Commissioner Moore, Messrs Tay
lor, Morton and Kenyon supplemented
the program assigned with addresses
upon agriculture and nature study.
Tho absence of Prof. Collum of Schley,
expected yesterday, was a district dis
appointment.
The Institute adopted resolutions
^hanking Supt. Moore and the Times-
Rccordor for courtesies extended
during the session.
Dealneaa Cannot be Cured
by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
Inflamed condition of the mucous
lining of the Enstschain Tube. When
this tube is inflamed yon have a
rumbling sound of Imperfect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed, Deaf-
nos is the result, and unless the in
flammation can be taken out and
this tube restored tojits norma; condi
tion, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases oat of ten are caused
by Catarrh, which is nothing but an
Inflamed condition of the mucous
surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any ease of Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall’s
Catarrh Cure. Mend for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY <fc CO., Toledo, O.
Mold byi-Draggists, 75c.
Take Halls FsmilyiPills for consti
pation.
COM. HUDSON HEADY
TO SEND IN REPORT
At Meeting of the Legisla
ture.
ENTIRE WORK OF DEPARTMENT
For Current Year Contained Therein-
Over $70,000 Collected From
Fertilizer and $12,600
Oil Inspection.
The annual report of Commissioner
°f Agriculture T. G. Hudson was receiv
ed from the printer yesterday. It wUI
be submitted to the legislature when
it convenes and be furnished t6 oth
ers who are Interested. The report
deals in a general way with the work
of the department during the last year.
The report shows that $70,478.26 was
collected from fertilizer inspection
during tho year, of which approxi
mately $40,000 was turned into the-
state treasury. From the inspection
of oils there was turned into the treas
ury a total of $12,602.15.
The Maglo No. 3.
Number three Is a wonderful masce
for Geo. H. Parris, of Cedar Grove. Me.,
according to a letter which reads: “Af
ter suffering much with 11 ver and kid
ney Double, and becoming greatly dis-
courged by the failure to find relief, I
tried Electric Bitters, and as a result I
am a well man today. The first bottle-
relieved and three bottles completed
the cure.” Guaranteed best on earth
for stomach, liver and kidney troubles,
by Kldridge Drug Co. SOc.
ANOTHER YOUNG LIFE IS CLOSED.
Richard Monfort Died Yesterday of
Fever.
ORCHARDS HURT AT FORT VALLEY
Great
Damage to Peaches
Windstorm.
from
Fort Valley, Ga., June 14.—A heavy
wind and rainstorm here did great
damage to farms and orchards east of
this placo. One orchard that sold its
fruit for $2,500 last week is reported a
total loss. Other orchards have been
damaged 25 to 50 per cent. J. M.
Green's orchard is ruined. Not a leaf
Is left on his cotton, and his corn is
ruined. Many orchards escaped de
struction.
A Fortunate Texan.
Mr. E. W. Goodloe, of 107 ML Louis
St., Dallas,: Tex. says: “In the past
year I - have become acquainted with
Dr. King’s New Life Pills and no
laxative I ever before tried so effectu
ally disposes of malaria and blUons-
ness.” They don't grind nor gripe,25c
at Eldrldge Drag Co,
After an illness of three weeks with
fever Mr, Richard Monfort passed
away at 4 o’clock Saturday afternoon
at the home of Mr. Fred B. Arthur,
with whom he had resided since com
ing to Americus recently.
As his condition for several days bad
been most serious, the end was not
unexpected.
Strong und robust, the very picture
of young manhood, it was hoped that
he could withstand the ravages of fev
er and recover, but the dread malady
quickly triumphed.
Though a resident of Americus but
few months Mr. Montfort had estab
lished himselt in a business way and
won the high esteem and confidence or
everyone. Than he, there was no more
popular young man In Americus.
In the strength and vigor of young
manhood, almost aa athlete In physical
perfection, it is sad indeed that he
should be thus stricken.
Mr. Montfort was nineteen years of
age and the son of Mr. and Mrs. O. T.
Montfort, of Butler, and nephew of
Dr. E. T. Mathis and Mrs. Sue Mc
Laughlin of Americus. Among all ha
was esteemed in the highest degree.
For the second time within a few
weeks this family has been Invaded by
the angel of death, Miss Pansy Mont
fort dying quite recently.
The remains of Mr. Montfort were
carried last night to his former home-
in Butler. His bereaved parents, two-
brothers, Mrs. McLaughlin and Mr.
Fred B. Arthur, with other relatives,
made up tho sad funeral party.
WILLIAMS’ KIDNtYjmS
Have yo.i neglected your Kldneysf
Have you overworked your nervog*
system and caused trouble with your
kidneys and bladder? Have you pains
in loins, side, back, groins and blad
der? Have you a flabby appearance
of tho face, especially under the eyesf
Too^frequent adeslro to pass urine? If
so, Williams, Kidney Pills will care
you,—at Druggist Price 50c.
Williams’ MTg Co. Props., Cleve
land, O.
Soldjby.W. A. Rkhiikht.
Weak
Hearts
Are due to Indigestion. Ninety-nine of every
one hundred people who have heart trouble
can remember when It was simple Indiges
tion. It Is a scientific fact that all cases of
heart disease, not organlo. are not only
traceable to, but aratbo direct result of Indi
gestion. All food taken into the stomach
which falls of perfect digestion ferments and
■wells the stomach, puffing It up against tho
heart. This Interferes with the action ot
tho heart, and In the course of Umo that
delicate but vital organ becomes diseased.
Hr. D.Ksuble.of N ~
trouble and was In a t
with it 1 took Kodoi
and It cured t
Kodoi Digests What You Eat
and Telieves the stomach of all nervous
strain and tho heart of all pressure.
BotUu onlr. $1.00 She fceUtog 2X times the Mat
•he, which sells for 50c.
fysparsd by a. a oewmr * oo„ OHiasaat
Sold by W. A. Rembert.