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AMERICUS. GEORGIA.—(WEEKLY)—FRIDAY. MARCH 13.1908.
NUMBER II-
HATS
1908
LARGE CROWD HEARD
VISITING LECTURERS
if you want
the best in the
hat line try a
KNOX
new
spring styles
are now ready
for your in
spection,
IV. D. BAILEY,
Outfitter for Men and Boys.
vVe Sell Carhartt’s Overalls.
BAPTISTS TO MEET AT
SHILOH IN APRIL
The annual Sunday school conven-
H°n of the Friendship Baptist Asso
ciation will be held at Shiloh church
April llth, 15th and 16th.
Shiloh church is near Amerlcus,
and both the churches here will be
'cell represented.
Churches in Sumter county as well
’ >i| l rend delegates, and all of the
churches in the Friendship - As
ocial Ion will be represented.
Following Is the program of exer-
ci«et as sent by the pastor of Shiloh
church, Rev. A. B. Hawkes.
Tuesday, 10 a. m.—Prayer and
praise service, 8. J. Hargrove.
11 a. m —Sermon by Hugh F. Olt-
1:30
P m.—‘The purpose of the
Sunday School/ 1
ions.
led by A. C. AVel-
-:3u p. ni.—"The Achievements of
s u»day School.” led by J. S.
K Towles.
3:30 P- m.—"The Teacher, his op
portunity and Influence," led by S.
AMcliahean.
1:3 ° P, m.—"Display of pictures and
lecture, by J. E. Howell.
Wednesday, 9 a. m.—Prayer and
l |r -J"e service by J. T. Ooare.
10 a. m.—“The Superintendent; his
auihrrlty and responsibility,” by N.
R OKelley.
11 a. m.—Preaching by Rev. H. H.
Crunibley.
1,33 P- w.—The Entanglement of
the Sunday School, led by -J. A. Ivey.
2:30 p. m.—"The Sunday School
as an Evangelizing Agency,” by R.
L. Bivins.
3:30 p. m.—"The Sunday School as
a training force,” by W. W. Mabry.
7:30, p. m„ preaching by Rev. W.
W. Arnold.
Thursday. 9 a. m.—Prayer and
praise service, by Marion Greer.
10 a. m.—"The Sunday School as a
Missionary Power,” Rev. O. P. Gilbert.
11 a. m.—Preaching by Dr. A. B.
Campbell.
The Sunday Schools In the Friend
ship Association are urgjed to send
messengers.
The public Is Invited. Trains will
be met In Amerlcus by parties notify
ing J. F. Daniel; Amerlcus, da., .R.
F. D. No. 2.
BARRETT ORGANIZING
FARMERS’ UNIONS
ATLANTA. GA., Mareh 9.—(Special)
—National President Charles 8. Bar
rett of the' Farmet., Onion will or
ganize the union in North Carolina
on April 1. He will organize Colo
rado on April 16, and later will or
ganize Kentucky,'Indiana and Wash-
Ington. President Barrett is now In
Washington, attending a meeting of
state presidents of the union called
to look after certain legislation, which
the union desires Congress to enact.
The only chance a man has to
make money in speculation Is to go
ngnlnst his judgment.—N. Y. Press.
“How sre your bowels?” the doctor slwsys
asks. He knows how important is the ques-
]/1 C\ 1/ O r ,ion of constipation. He knovs that inac
U O { tivity of the liver will often produce most
Doctor! all agree that an active licet d 'S**<TOUs results. We believe Ayer’s Pills
h peiiticely essential to health. AA #rc ,he bef * • iver pills you can possibly take,
worogn doctor a haul Auer’% Pills. Sold lot over 60 years. fcwAT.'itofi:
Educational Special Arrived
on Time.
For two hours the Educational
special of tbe State Agricultural
School stood at the Central of Geor
gia depot Friday, while its speak
ers addressed an audience which aver
aged about 900 people, the crowd
coming and going. Many ladles were
auditors, standing near the station or
Inside the waiting rooms.
The train was practically on time,
arriving a few minutes after one
o'clock. A crowd of near a thousand
people had gathered to welcome the
visiting special. Many expected that
Gpv. Smith would be aboard, but In
htslteby were disappointed,
A platform had been erected on the
east side of the station, and from
this the various speakers held Yorth,
Each speaker was given close at
tention. Many phases of farming
were discussed, Including cotton grow
ing, wheat raising, dairying and other
topics. The talks were delivered with
earnestness and showed that the
speakers were familiar with their
themes.
In the audience were hundreds of
farmers, while the town was well
represented.
President Collum, of the Third Dis
trict Agricultural college, headed
delegation of a hundred students,
while the city schools were present
In a body.
Exhibit Car Attracted
part of the crowd heard the
speakers, while others Inspected the
exhibit car. A constant stream of
visitors flowed through the car, ex-
amlning with delight the various ob
jects. Samples of cotton, corn, wheat.
fertilizers and labor saving machln
ery weri shown.
President A. M. Soule was the first
speaker, but only said a few words.
This will be his last appearance with
the train, ps he Is worn out by the
strain. He left yesterday for Athens.
Other speakers were Messrs. M. P.
Jarnlgan, J. M. Reid and E. L .Wor
sham, the last named being State En-
tomologlst.
Hon. T. G. Hudson was In charge
of the baggage car, and directed the
visitors. Mr. S. T. Carter of the
Amerlcus Cotton Oil Company, was
with the train, being relieved here by
another representative of the asso
ciation.
President Collum, of the Agricul
tural College, joined the train at
this point and will remain with It
today.
Accompanying the party were news
paper, representatives from Atlanta
papers. One, of them took a snap
shot of the crowd about the speaker's
stand.
THIRD DISTRICT MAY WITNESS
LIVELY RACE FOR CONGRESS
Col. Dudley Hughes May Decide to Oppose Congress
man* ‘Lewis--Judges Littlejohn and Crisp
' Also Solicited.
OF TRADE HAS
NAMED NEW OFFICERS
Lee Allen and Thos. Har-
rold at Head.
The Directors of the Amerlcus Board
of Trade have elected the following
officers for the ensuing year, pursuing
the policy now generally adopted by
trade organizations throughout the
country of placing new men. at the
head with each year: /
President, LEE ALLEN.
Vice-President, THOMAS HA3-
ROLD.
The new officers have’ taken hold at
once and plans are now under way
for the work of the organization for
the ensuing year, work that. It la be
lieved, will tell greatly for the good
of Amerlcus. ,
Mr. Lee Allen, the new president of
the Board, Is one of Amerlcus most
enterprising young business men; one
who achieves success In whatever be
undertakes, and will ably discharge
the duties of this office.
Mr. Allen is a member of the city
council and senior member of the well
known realty firm of Allen & Crock
ett.
Vice President Thomas Harrold Is
ono of tho solid and conservative busi
ness young men of Amerlcus, and a
member of tho well known house ' of
Harrold Brothers, doing a large busi
ness liero.
He Is fully identified with the pro
gress of Amerlcus,. - and his selection
as vice-president will yrove a most ex-
The presence of Hon. Dudley M.
Hughes In Amerjcus during the past
two days has revived Interest In his
possible candidacy for Congress from
•the TJilrd Dls rlct In opposition to
Hon. E. B. Lewis, who has already
announced bis candidacy for another
term In Congress.
Mr. Lewis’ announcement apeared
two weeks ago, and coupled with it
was the statement that he would not
again offer after this term, which will
be his seventh
Mr. Lewis’ 'announcement appeared
ly supported [this time, as heretofore.
Is a fact that'need pot be stated.
But Col. Hughes seems desirous of
again getting Into the game political,
and while htt candidacy has not been
formally announced his friends feel
assured that!he will run again as the
opponent of[ Mr. Lewis this year, as
campaign of 1906.
developed considerable
that election, but his
If he can poll as large
r as then. In the local political field, the sug-
III Support Hr. Lewis gestlon, was made yesterday that
, Judge Charles R. Crisp might yet be
Upon thd belief that he can accom- lnduced to offer for Congress. It Is
plish much for his district this time, gtated that he, too, has been strongly
more than! could a new man In his importuned within the last few days
place, Mr. f Lewis friends will again to enter the race, and assured of
rally to ht) standard. His efforts for hearty support,
an increased appropriation for a fed- * j udge crisp has offered for the
eral bulldog here will be duly appre- Judge shlp of the city court, a position
elated. v 'Which he so well adorns, and has no
Mr. Lewis Is bending every energy )oDpOB|t|on for re _ eIectlon- Itisamat-
to that and at present, and with every. , er of dou5t that he would dec(de , 0
prospect Of ultimate success. To this 'ppose Mr. Lewis at this time,
end, esp^lally, Sumter county Is lt , g generaIly repor ted thgt Mr.
Amerlcus and throughout the district
recently, and the presence of Col.
Hughes here yesterday has served to
revive Interest and speculation upon
this point.
Judge Littlejohn has received
quests from hundreds of friends over
the district to enter the congressional
race, but so far has given no definite
answer to these many flattering evi
dences of esteem and assurances of
support.
Judge Littlejohn Is wedded to his
profession, the law, and adorns tbe
position he has long held as one of
the ablest jurists of the State. He. la
in no sense a politician, and would
not regard with favor a scramble for
any office, no matter how great the
coveted honor.
The belief is expressed here that
should Judge Littlejohn become a
candidate Col. Hughes would give him
his cordial support
Judge Crisp is Also Named
Interested In his re-glectlon.
Judge Littlejohn Importuned
The probability of Judge Z. A. Lit
tlejohn entering the race has been a — ..
subject of animated discussion in not dlscnss the matter.
Hughes saw both Judge Littlejohn and
Judge Crisp while in Amerlcus nnd
If rumors are correct.'practicall y its- 1
sured them of support If either ran,
The two gentlemen referred to will
AL| oJIUN DOWN.
Mist 'O/Stroebe, who had Con*
Mis*
*
Res
Read i*
Health, Found
•M-naatOnci.
’eSays;
M ISS DELLA 8TROEBE, 710 Rich*
mond St., Appleton, AVIs., writes:.
“For several years I was In a run
down condition, and I could find no re
lief from doctors and medicines. I
could not enjoy my mealB, and could
not sleep at night. I had heavy, dark
circles about tho eyes. ,
<‘My friends were much alarmed. I
was advised to givo Pcruna a trial, and
to my Joy I began to Improve with the
first bottle. After taking six bottles I
felt completely cured. I cannot Bay too
much for Pcruna as a medicine fox
women in a run-down condition.”
Pe-ru-na Did Wonders.
Mrs. Judge J. F. Boyer, 1121 Sherman »
Avc., Evanston, 111., says that sho bo.
eamo run down, could neither cat noi ■
sleep well, and lost flesh and spirit. Po-
runadid wonders for her, nnd sho thanki (
Pcruna far how llfo and strength.
Man-a-lln the Ideal Laxative. .
WEDDING AT PLAINS IS
QUITE A PRETTY ONE
Occasion of Interest In
That City.
The marriage yesterday at Plains
of Miss Mabel Timmerman and Mr.
$eese M. Andrews was an occasion
of greatest social Interest in that
little city and In Amerlcus as well,
where both the bride and groom have
numerous friends.
Thp rites were solemnized at 11
o'clock yesterday morning at the
handsome residence of the bride's pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Timmer
man, and witnessed by a. large as
semblage.
Tbe parlor 'and reception ball were
made most attractive in their decor
ations of Spring's sweetest flowers.
Lohengrin’s wedding march was
rendered by Miss Ruba Timmerman,
ir of the bride, to the strains of
which tbe handsome couple entered
the front parlor where the Rev. J. I.
Oxford, of Fitzgerald, awaited to re-
cleve the vows which united their
destinies.
The bride wore a very handsome
traveling suit, with hat to match, and
was altogether charming.
Petite Misses Geraldine Logan and
Christine Collins were the dainty lit
tie flower girls and vt£y gracefully
performed their parts.
When congratulations had been ex
tended the radiantly happy couple the
wedding guests partook of a tempting
menu, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews leaving
by the noon train for Florida where
they will spend two or three weeks
at points of Interest.
Many beautiful wedding gifts In
silver, cut glass and lino china at
tested the love and esteem In which
the young couple is held.
The bride H one of Plains most
accomplished, cultured and charming
young women, and has been greatly
admired In social circles there. Mr.
Andrews Is a sterling young business
man and well worthy the beautiful
woman be claims as his bride.
Upon their return homo they will
occupy a pretty new residence, near
the Methodist church.
EMPIRE COMPANY’S
BUSINESS GROWING
Fine Opening for New
Agents in This District
The Empire Life Insurance Com
pany, of Atlanta, Is doing a greater
volume of new business in this ter
ritory than ever before In Its history.
The prompt payment of all Claims,
the able and conservative manage
ment of the company, and the fact
that it Is a Southern enterprise, keep
ing the money at home for home In
vestment naturally serve to
strengthen It in the confidence of the
Insuring public. As a result Its list
of policy holders In Amerlcus and
the district adjacent to this city Is
Continually Increasing
The Empire Life Insurance Com
pany Is now In Its eighth year. As
sets of about a half million dollars
are at Its command and are being ad
ded to every year. It Is an old line
company, with a full legal reserve for
the protection of its policy holders.
One hundred thousand dollars arc
deposited with the State Treasurer of
Georgia as a guarantee to the Insur
ers. Keeping Georgia money in
Georgia for the development of Geor
gia, it is no wonder that during the
year 1907 lt wrote new business ag
gregating five millions of dollars, In
Georgia alone.
«| One of the finest policies issued In
the world Is the Empire's Double In
demnity Policy, covering life, acci
dent and disability, all in the some.
This Is proving an exceedingly pop
ular policy and Is being largely taken
hold of hereabouts. ,
The Empire's affairs in this section
are well attended to by Mr. J. E.
.Mathis, Inspector of Agencies, whose
office la In the Allison Building, Amer
lcus. Mr. Mathis states that he Is
prepared to make generous contracts
with men of ability and Integrity, to
represent tbe Empire.
Style.
Mrs. Naybour—I noticed yi.ii? hug-
hand today In an automobile suit.
Mrs. Pcckhaip—Yes, I bought It for
him.
Mrs. Naybour—But surely you’ro
not letting him run an auto?
Mrs. Peckham—Certainly not; hut
I want him to appear strictly up-to-
date when he wheels the baby out In
her perambulator. •
The more times a girl gets engag
ed thfl easier it is for her to appear
awful Innocent about it.—N. Y. Press. ln fuI > In advance?'
WHY-VETERANS WERE, ^
PAID QUARTERLY
Gov. Smith Wanted to Help
. School Teachers.
In reply to nn nvainnch of com
plaints from all over the states over
tho chango of method of paying tho
Confederate Veterans from a yearly
to a quarterly basis, Gov. Smith, in
his official organ, has issued a state
ment to the public.
He says in part: ;
“The appropriation act for 1908-7
provided 6850.000 annually for pen
sions. AVhen the legislature met last
summer tho fact was brought to their
attention that In a number of coun
ties the pensioners had received noth
ing for 1907. Tho appropriation
was $12,717.65 short and the com
missioner of pensions asked this as
deficiency appropriation to bo
paid at once. He also asked that
tho regular, appropriation be In
creased to $950,000 annually as he
considered that sum necessary td-
meet the pension roll.
The state school commissioner
about the earnestime brought to tho.
attention of . those charged with hand
ling the finances of the state the
claim that the teachers for 1907 were
further behind ln receiving pay for
their work than ever before at the-
same period of tho year. The legis
lature was passing tho prohibition;
bill cutting off $£50,000 of revenuts
of the state.
"It was perfectly apparent that the
money which the state would have on
hand could not pay up tho $42,717.'
which bad not been idet In 1907 ami:
also pay $950,00 In advance to the-
pensioners at tho first of the year
1908 and also meet tho other current
liabilities of the state.
“I do not believe an old soldier ln
Georgia would wish his pension paid
In advanco and require the teachers,
to wait months ak«r their work Is
dono before receiving pay.
“There may be cases where lt will
causo trouble this year to pensioners
who did not receive all of their pen
sions in advance, but many of our
teachers have widowed mothers and
aged fathers dependent upon them.
AVould tt be fair to leave them to
work and to wait for months for
Ir pay while we pay the pensioners-.