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AMERICUS THIRTIETH year. AMERICUS. GEORGIA.—(WEEKLY)- HATS FOR EVERYBODY Straw Hats in all the latest shapes $1.50 to $4.00 In Soft Hats the Spring styles are particularly attractive. We have several new shapes that are very swell. Prices range along at $2.00, $3.00, $4.00 anc $5.00 We’ve Derbies of differ ent widths of brim anc heights of crown in blacks that are stylish, but with variation to fit the figure and the face. Imperial $3.00 Knox $4.00 & $5.0( 1 Stetson $4.00 anc $5.00 W. D. BAILEY, Outfitter for Men and Boys. Y/e Sell Carhartt Overalls. SCHOOL AT AMERICUS prPT iii rcADPIt that a case ot mum P s has not been in Dtol 111 UtUKOIA the school, yet this has affected only Progress at Third District College. While a number of the District Ag ricultural and mechanical Schools have not yet been opened, among them Sparta and BarnesvtHe, schools that were expected to take the lead, among 'hose that have opened, the Third illstriet school from all reliable irarts, easily takes the lead. The " hole state points to the school locat- Cil at Americus, as an example of as surance that the establishment of these schools was no mistake. ‘he Third District School Is at- 'ractlng the attention of people from ou ‘ ot th e state. .A sentleman of means living In Alabama who says, “I wish to educate m> hoys | n your agricultural school,” ■' written Superintendent Collum , r ° r Information relative agricultural conditions near Amerl- is. Such Inquiries are being fre quently made. Eighty Pupils In Schodl "'hen seen by the Tlmes-Recorder Sesterday Mr. Collum said: “While "*• have added two names to the roll of students during the week, our •ttendauce la not bo large as It has p n at some times during the term, , . e el * h ‘y Pupils that now res pond to the roll call, are almost with- ■t exception earnest hard workers. 'Zi e '» not any doubt that the best beln K done now that has dPrtc since the school opened. "e have thoroughly overcome con- those who have bad them. A Call for Volunteers The farm work la progressing nice ly, the boys willingly responding to every demand made on them. “We will have to keep some of the boys at the school during the vaca tion to do thfe work on the farm. We on yesterday morning aaked for volunteers to remain at the school. We pay them for their service. Pos slbly more than three times as .many boys as we will need hare volunteer ed to remain at the School. “While we have land enough for live or six plows, due to existing dlf- flculties at the time of the opening, only about two-Bfths of the land la being cultivated. • “You may now see evidence of the Industrial work everywhere In and about the buildings. One feature of this work will be that within the next few weeks almost every pupil will have on exhibition some useful article that he has made with hla own hands. The pupils are taking the greatest Interest in this work.” Commencement Exercises The commencement exercises will Include Sunday the 24th, of May. Already the program la being arrang ed. It Is possible that Rev. I. P. Ti son of Millen, Ga., a former pupil of Superintendent Collum will preach the commencement sermon. Many earnest boys, boys with .purpose, arejslready asking to enter next term. The school cad bo easily filled to overflowing. The greatest care will be exercised In admitting pupils. -FRIDAY. APRIL C SUMTER’S NOT SHERIFF; WHICH? WILLIAM H. FKAGIN. JARRETT J. WILSON. W. H. Feagln, as he Is known ofll- clally, but genial “Bill Feagln,” be Is known to hundreds throughout southwestern Georgia, Is a product of old Sumter, the county over which He Mr. Jarrett J. Wilson, who aspires to the office ot sheriff of Sumter coun ty, Is one of her best known citizens who for fifty years has resided here, esteemed among all. He was born In Putnam county February 9,1855, com' aspires to preside as sheriff, having coming to Sumter, with his parents, been born here In 1857. This statement gives away his age, but in politics everything known of a man comes out, and Bill Feagln pleads guilty to 51 years. His father, William H. Feagln, whose honored name he bears In full, was among the early settlers of Sumter, where be engaged in farm ing and brought young William ' up behind the plow handles and a mule. | at the age of three years. He Is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wilson, pioneer settlers here. His mother was Miss Sallle Jarrett, a member ot the well known Jarrett family of Putnam county. Reared upon a farm, Mr. Wilson' best yeare have ever been devoted agricultural pursuits. His early school days were spent at the Furlow Masonic College, while later he attended the well ' known Rylander Academy here. His father He was born in Americus, but was , was an Instructor, and the young brought up on the farm now owned! lad thus received an excellent educa- by Mr. W. E. Mitchell In the 17th tion. district. j .When fifteen years of age Mr. Wi! His education was secured at the son went to Work upon the farm old school house near Sumter city, 1 engaging later In the sawmill busl- but his school days were limited in? ness and also that of a country mer- number. Responsible duties devoly-I chant In each avocation be achieved ed upon him at an early age, and he success, evidencing the early and went to work, ever since that .datfl: careful training bestowed upon him. loyal knight to duty. A White yet a young man hiT married And duty he has never shirked; 1 Mis3 Ella Pryor, daughter of Shep- j pard G. Pryor, a pioneer settler. Their married life was ever an ideal ity happy one. Three daughters and ’ two sons have grown to manhood and their whatever the call made. While yet a young man hi married Miss Eugenia Cameroj of Americus, who Is the queen one of the happiest homes In Georgia.^ womanhood to cheer them In with seven handsome daughters and‘happy home. - sons to pay her all homage. j Mr. Wilson was elected to the leg- Probably no officer In the state: lslature from Sumter In,1904, serving Is better known than “Bill” Fqaglri. ’bls term with ability and declining a and certain it Is no one baa a better! second term. His only other public L. record for discharging official dutylofflce Is that of democratic executive and catching criminals. [committeeman for the Fifteenth dls Of this later class he has probably trlct for the past eighteen years. caught a larger number than any J This duty, like all other*‘M has sheriff In all Georgia. . --[discharged faithfully and consden- An experience of twenty-two. years ttously at all times, on the Americus police force hat) | While only 15 years of age, Mr. Wll- given him an opportunity for knowing | son Joined the Methodist church, and criminals and their methods, and It, for twenty years he has been steward has often been said that no one could., of Mount Zion, his home church. He commit a crime and escape if Feaglti was a member of the district board of went after him. stewards for ten years and likewise The fact that he has been 22 years recording steward. Hla great love Is constantly employed on the force, arid that for bis church, five years as -Chief of Police, enjoy- Affable, genial and popular, he Ing the entire confidence ot ever? makes and retains warm friendships, one, attests hla efficiency. Ji and la esteemed by all. OSS IS SUSTAINED IN HOLDING OF COTTON With three thousand bales cotton still held In Americus warehouses, awaiting ihe advance In price which cornea not, the man behind the bait has sustained already a very consid erable loss, and the end is not yi GAMP HAS NAMED FULL LIST OF OFFICERS Camp Sumter 642, United Confeder ate Veterans, met Tuesday In monthly session and with a full attendance ot the old heroes of the sixties. 1 This was the date of annual election of officers for the camp, and without ex- Hoping that prices would advance with j ceptton the entire corps were again the spring, the factors and farmers elected for another year. Command- Alcohol A Strong Tonic • A Body Builder • A Blood Purifier • A Great Alterative MvourJocior if a family meJidne. A Doctor’s Medicine • l‘ke Ayer's Sanapanlla, u not vastly Ayer’s Sarsaparilla • °dl?T icilhout alcnhrl than utiih it w# h * T * ®o »e*r#UI W» publish J.C.A71 — aiconci Inan "• ths formal as 3f slloar msdiolnM. Lowell. Without Alcohol Without Alcohol Without Alcohol Without Alcohol Without Alcohol Without Alcohol owning this large amount ot cotton have held on grimly, but only to ae» values continue to decline. One lot of 200 bales, held by a Sumter county farmer was offered yesterday. Tap. cents Is about the top-notch price of- er H. T. Davenport thus enters upon his eighth year In that capacity, a position which. Inspired by zeal and loyal love for the veterans, he fills with exceptional ability. Under hla very able administration the camp fered for tbe best grades, and several membership baa Increased to more local authorities express tho belief that.thc market will go lower. Factor ies are' stocked up on raanufsoh^ed goods, tor which there Is little demand at present, owing to the general busi ness depression In Georgia and eli where. Plate, Cap nnd Saucer Free. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., represented In Americus by Mias Nina Williams, will make Its Easter Gift as usual. Beginning Saturday, 11th, and continuing one week, a plate, cup and saucer of lino ware will In- Riven IM'IV liny..I- „f 7:, cls . worth of coffee, tea spices and ex tracts. Call at my store and sec these pretty gifts. W & S Hope Is the mother of d! ment.—Chicago News. than two hundred, where It now is, despite the fact that twenty-four ot the 'old comrades have passed .away within two years alone. The ranks arc growing thinner, but the spirit of patriotism burns as brightly today os during the Blxtles, when they fought for Southern rights. HR. R. A. KING CAN HARDLY V> - . ■ - LAST ANOTHER DAY News yesterday from the bedsldoof Mr. Ii. A. Kina. "In' was hurt in a runaway near Preston recently, was to tho effect that he could hardly sur vive for another twenty-four hours. Dr. B. T. Wise, of Plains, who visited him, stated on his return that Mr. King was suffering from pneumonia as well as from Injuries received In hurled against a tree In the Wu. oO. COURT IN SFSolON THIS WEEK Civil Suits Tried, Criminal Docket Opened Today. Superior Court for Webster county Is in session at Preston thlg. week, Judge Z. A. Littlejohn presiding, A number of Americus attorneys are at tending tbe session, which began Mon. day. Lawyers, witnesses and' parties to suits are in attendance In the us ual numbers from Webster and con- tlguous counties. Including Solicitor Frank Hooper. The following cases were heard yes terday and Monday: Solomon J. Harrold, odnr. for Ethel B. Caruthera et ah, vs. the American Bonding Co., judgment for $5,000. Harrold vs. Bcachman, possession of land, awarded to defendant. Larry Vann va. W. A. Johnson and J. B. Skippel, damages for assault and battery, dismissed, prosecutor absent. Bank ot Southwestern Georgia vs. Mrs. Ada Whaley and W. P. Jowers; security, judgment for plaintiff. J. W. Wooten vs. R. B. Roberts, en dorser, Judgment for plaintiff. L. J. Johnson vs. Jacob Daniel, dis- possessory suit, pending. The criminal docket will be taken up this morning. A number of misde meanor cases are set for a hearing, but no case of Importance. The presentments of the Grand Jury will be read Friday. On yesterday that body visited the county jail. Fore man Kagley la presiding over the de liberations of the Grand Jury in fine style and the business Is being handl ed with dispatch and vigor. The crowds are being entertained at the Bell House In the usual good style for which the place Is famous. The meals are triumphs of the culin ary art and under the direct supervis ion of Mrs. Bell. Mrs, Elizabeth H, Martin NUMBER SPIRITED DEBATE AT SUMTER CITY Good Support Promised Candidate Brown. 4 SUMTER, GA„ April 7.—(Special.. —Mr. K. M. McDonald, one of Sum- ter’fi, most popular citizens, went to Americus Friday On business. Mr. Angls Markette returned from Macon Monday; Mr. R. M. Ansley of this city, spent Saturday In Americus, on business. Two popular young men of this place, Mr. Carlton Rodgers nnd Mr. Fred Markette, who are attending the Agricultural ’College at Americus, spent Sunday here. Prof. J. T. Price went to Americus Saturday, returning Sunday after- noon. ■ > . .Master Bernard Decker, a popular youth of Sumter was a visitor Americus Saturday. A spirited debate was held at the school house Friday evening, quite a large number attending. The subject that called forth eloquent speeches was: “Was It right to drive tho In diana bock.” Those on tho affirmative side were Miss Ruth Webb, Master John McDonald, and Prof. J. Price; Negative, Master Kenneth McDonald, and Mr. James H. Rodgers. The speeches were exceptionally good, and the debate was highly enjoyed by the audience. A jury of ten Judges re turned n verdict for the negative side. The race for Governor Is being closely watched, and It is a known fact that Mr. Joseph M. Brown will receive a prettty good support from a number ot the voters Here; Monday evening at five o'clock the trim Reaper—Death—entered the lome of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Grant, taking away the bright title son of two and a half years. The little fel low was aparently well until Sunday evening, when he was taken with congestion of the brain and lungs. At five o’clock Monda yevenlng, he pass ed away. Burial services were held at the cemetery hy Rev. R. H. Jen nings, at four o'clock Tuesday even ing. The parents and relatives have the sympathy of many friends; WEBSTER COUNTY FAVORS SMITH But Brown Has Large Fol lowing There. | There was a large attendance at Webster county court yesterday, many of the sterling farmers of the county being at Preston on business connect ed with thg court or for tbe purpose of meeting friends. Naturally there’ was a considerable discussion as to tho gubernatorial campaign. While there were some Brown men present, representing mostly voters living In town, It was apparent that tho great mass of the farmers present were out and out HAD FRONTAL HEADACHES EYES BOTHERED HE DROPPING IN MY THROAT M RS. ELIZABETH H. MARTIN, 302 Bowen Avenue, Chicago, III., Chaplain Garfield Circle, writes: “Pcrnna has been a blessing to opr family for a good many yearn, as wo have all used it off and on for colds and catarrh, and I havo given It to all of my children with tlio best of results, “I found that a cold left mo with catarrh of tbe head in a very bad form. My head was stopped up, I had frontal headaches, my eyes bothered me, and there was a nasty dropping la my throat which nanseated me and made it Impossible many times for mo to eat my breakfast. “As soon as I began to uso Pcrnna I found It relioved me, my head soon oleared np and in a remarkably short time I was rid of Catarrh. “I can, therefore, give my personal experience with your valuable medi cine, and am pleased to do so.” People who prefer solid to liquid mcdiclneB can now seenro Peruna tab lets, whloh contain the medicinal In* gradients of Peruna. Man-a-lin the Ideal Laxative. WORKMEN ARE BUSY AT SHE OF OED COJIPRESS Plant is on Being Made. Another scene of activity in Am ericus Is tho site of the burned cot ton compress, where the extensive new plant of .the Americus Compress Co., will be erected as rapidly as good work can be done. The work ing force Is a large one and opera tions thore will be pushed. The now plant, almost double the size of the one destroyed, will be completed some time in August. For tho new cotton year opens with September, and tho new press will bo amply ready to take care ot tho 75,- 000 bales handled annually in Am ericus, and all of It through tho press. Large shipments of lumber aro already arriving, to be used In the construction ot tho niammoth sheds and extensive platforms, both of which wll bo very much larger than those burned In the disastrous fire which swept the old press on Febru ary 2. Supt. Tobin is looking after tho progress of tho work thoro, aud tho forces already employed will be increased as additional building material arrives'. It Is probable that - the machinery In, the old press will be used again In building this one. The Insurance losses on the burn ed press have not yet been adjusted, so far as generally known. ARMERS OF UNION IN MEETING IN AMERICUS primary as before. Some people who take things easy land In Jail.—Chicago News. Smith men yet, and from appearances - aiSSSTa’Tffi WSSk SE*-* The regular monthly meeting ot the Farmers’ Union, of Sumter county, was held at the city hall here Tuesday morning. President Jarrett J. Wilson presiding. Owing to a misunderstand ing regarding tho date of meeting the attendance was not as large as It otherwise might have been, although many of tho representative farmers ot Sumter woro present. The topic dis cussed was the condition of the farm ers generally, and the advisability ofi planting more corn and food crops and less cotton. The Union will in- wisest for the farmers. There are six local unions and one Central union in .Sumter, with large memberships. The Central Union meetB In Americus the first Tuesday in each month.