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THE AMERICAS WEEKLY TIMES-RECORDER. THURSDAY. NOV. 26. 1908.
You Can Get
These Shears
FINE YIELD OF COTTON
IS MADE IN COUNTY
For 25 Cents
REGULAR PRICE IS 75 CENTS
Tension spring en
ables v the userj to
tighten or loosen the
tensionat pleasure
by merely turning
the screw, ttm
New subscribers
can get these shears
by paying.$1.00 for
the paper for one
year and adding 25
cents for the sci&ors
and postage. Total
$1.25.
These
have
scissors
a five-year
guarantee certificate
with each pair. If
they become defect
ive in any way. in
five years the man
ufacturers agree to
replace them with a
new pair.
Old subscribers
can get the scissors
for 25 cents by pay
ing up back dues
and paying for a
year in advance for|
126 Dales Are Grown Up
on 120 Acres.
One hundred and twenty-six bales
lint cotton from 120 acres Is the re
markably fine yield reported by Mr.
O. C. /ones, one of Sumter's most
successful farmers. Mr. Jones states
that he has already picked and gin'
ned from bis 120 acres 111 bales cot
ton and will get at least fifteen bales
additional, if not more. This Is
roniarkable yield and evidences what
can be done by the use of selected
seed, fertilization and careful cultiva
tion, as through these agencies farm
ers can certainly make money under
such conditions. Mr. Jones plants the
"Prize" and the “King" seed In sepa
rate fields and Is highly pleased with
results.
D. A. R. BEGIN
THEIR WORK HERE
To Collect Book for Study
of History of Georgia
COST TO CITY TO
PUMP AND LIGHT
Council Directs Committee
To Investigate
The] Weekly Times-Recorder.
Municipal ownership of the electric
light and pumping station was tho
question raised by a resolution passed
last night by the City Council. Al
derman Allen was the mover, and the
vote was unanimous. ,
The resolution was to the effect that
the Mayor appoint a committee of
three, to work in conjunction with the
city engineer, to Investigate the cost
of a power house to provide arc
lamps for the city and to pump water
Into the reservoir. It was also pro
vided that the committee should bo
authorized to Incur any small expense
necessary In the course of their work.
It was directed that the committee
report at the next meeting of the City
Council, or as soon thereafter as
convenient.
On the passage of the resolution.
Mayor.Hawkins named the committee
on buildings and lights, which con
slsts of Aldermen Furlow, Childers
and Allen.
Previous to the Introduction of this
measure, Alderman Allen moved that
an injunction be Issued against the
Amerlcus Railway & Light Company
to restrain It from further work
Its plant. In support of this motion
Mr. Allen reviewed briefly the
cent history of the contract with the
city and the company named. The
vote resulted as follows: Ayes, Al
len, Rodgers and Foole. Nays, A1
derman Eldrldge and Childers and
Mayor Hawkins. This made the vote
a tie, and It was declared lost. -
W. D. Baileys
GREAT CLOTHING SALE
AT
331-3 Per Cent
Discount
IS ATTRACTING the public.
For they know he has the largest, best
and most Up-to-Date Stock of Clothing in
South-West Georgia, and that his prices,
reasonable to begin with, at the liberal dis
count he is now offering are the best bar
gains in Americus.
His stock of Men’s. Furnishings, Shoes
and Hats are reduced 25 per cent. -~*i >
Don’t Miss This Great Opportunity
W. D. BAILEY.
We Buy and Sell Real Estate
and Negotiate Loans. If you want
to buy or sell see us.
THE ALLISON REALTY CO.
R. E. ALLISON, Pres. & Treas.
Office in rear of Allison Pur. Co. Store. Allison Bldg.. Phene 2 3
MR. HAWKES TO OFFER
AGAIN AS CLERK
Mr. Theron N. Hawkea, the effi
cient and popular city clerk and
treasurer, announces again for that
position, subject to the primary
December 3d. A skilled and highly
capable accountant and familiar
through years of service with all the
duties of the office, Mr. Hawkes will
be very strongly supported for
election thereto. The city Is Indeed
fortunate In having such a capable
man In that very Important position.
ENTERS THE RAGE FOR
JUSTICE OF PEACE
Justice J. L Hudson announces to
day his candidacy for re-election
Justice of the peace for the 789th O. M.
district. Mr. Hudson has filled this
position for a number of years and
asks the support of his friends for re-
election thereto at the election, on
December 1st. . He promises. If again
thus honored, to discharge the duties
to the best of his ability. Mr. Hudson
Is a Confederate veteran, a lifelong
resident of Sumter, and haft . many
friends who will support his candidacy
again.
ISSUE OF NEW STAMPS
SOON TO BE READY
For the Information of stamp collec
tors and the public generally. Post
master Mitchell Bays that the new
special series of stamps bavo been
Issued, and will be received at the lo
cal office within the next few days.
These stamps are said to be altogether
different in design from all others
of previous Issue. The issue does
not contain any of the five-dollar
stamps, the largest now nsed, but
does have one and three-dollar varie
ties.
Stale March on Sere nailers.
New York, Nov. 23.—Learning that
her friends, as a Joke, bad planned a
tin shower” upon her. Miss Mary
Gladstone, a spinster of South Nor
walk, Conn.; stole a march on the
jokers, by scurrying around and get-
tin a husband whom she presented to
her friends, to their complete conster
nation. The man upon whom Miss
Gladstone exercised her leap year
privileges was William Greene, of
Stanford.
Chicago News.
A poor complexion worries a wo
man more than a poor intellect
Council of Safety Chapter, D. A. R„
held Its first meeting since the State
Convention at the home of the Re
gent, Mrs. H. B. Simmons, on Mon
day morning. -
Mrs. Simmons and Mrs. Lowery,
who attended the recent State con
vention, gave an interesting verbal
report of the proceedings there and
of the enthusiasm In the work of the
Society felt throughout Georgia, ful
ly entered Into by the ladles of the
Amerlcus chapter.
The local Chapter will hold
regular meetings, at the hftnes of
members, on the second Mouday in
each month, at 10 a. m. All visiting
Daughters will be welcome guests at
these meetings. Georgia's history
from Its settlement has been decided
upon as the course of study for the
next year, and the members are all
entering Into It with great Interest.
The courses of study that the Chap
ter has In view will naturally re
quire a library, and It has been de
cided to raise funds for the-purchasi
of the necessary books in order that
the Chapter may be weir equipped for
this purpose. A petition will be pre
sented to the Carnegie Library for a
D. A. R. corner in the new building,
where the books of the Chapter can
be placed accessible to all. Through
Its agency It is hoped to considerably
stimulate local interest In the history'
of the state, and In American his
tory generally. At the state conven
tion the Council of Safety Chapter,
received special mention, having been
organized In a shorter time than any
other chapter In Georgia. At the
meeting on last Monday four new
members were added. The members
now are; Mrs. H. B. Simmons, Mrs.
W. A. Dodson, Mrs. M. M. Lowery,
Mrs. W. D. Bailey, Mrs. D. R. An
drews, Mrs. W. K. Bell, Miss Annie
Mae Bell, Mrs. Macon Dudley, Mrs.
H. B. Allen, Miss Constantine Holt,
Mrs. Sneed of Grantvllle, Go., Miss
Rutherford, Mrs. James Taylor, Mrs.
C. A. Frlcker, Mrs. Z. A. Littlejohn,
Mrs. Roy Bell. The officers are:
Regent—Mrsi H. B. Simmons.
Vice-Regent—Mrs. .W. K. Bell.
Treasurer—Mrs. W. A. Dodson,
Historian—Airs. H. B. Allen,
Corresponding Sect.—Miss Ruther
ford,
Recording Secretary—Mrs. James
Taylor.
Registrar—Mrs. M. M. Lowery.
The Great Antiseptic
Remedy for ITCH
Thousands are using it all over this section, and maybe
your next door neighbor can tell ail about it
It relieves Itch without grease or stain, and Ground Itch,
Itching Humors, Tetter, Dandruff, Eczema, Ring Worms,
Burns, etc. Price 50c and $1.00.
Derma Lotion Made only by
D. F. DAVENPORT,
No. 410 Lamar St., : : : : Americus, Ga
Joyners Extra
Bargains for the Last Days of No
vember. Started Saturday, the 14th
Extra Specials
PRIMARY IS GALLED
ON DEGEMBER 3
Committee Has Named
Date Therefor
Thursday, December 3d, Is the date
of the city democratic primary elec
tion at which the municipal Ucket for
mayor, three members of the council,
clerk and treasurer will be nominat
ed by the qualified white voters of the
city of Amerlcus. .
Such was the action of the city ex
ecutive committee which met Satur
day night for this purpose.
- The commltte held a brief session,
thus fixing the date and prescribing
tho usual rules therefor. This relates
to the qualification of voters and pay
ment of taxes.
All white voters of Amerlcus who
have paid their 1907 city taxes,, may
vote In the primary. The names of
all candidates will appear upon the
official ballot, which alone will be rec
ognized and received at the polls.
Candidates will pay their assessment
for elecUon expenses on or before the
night of November 30th In order to
Insure names upon the ticket, pay
ment to be made to Sect. N. M. Dud
ley. The polls will be kept open at
the city hall from 8 o'clock a. m. to
6 p. m.
The usual rules heretofore In force
will govern the primary.
SCHOOL TAX TO STAND
WHERE IT IS VOTED
Communities In Sumter county, as
elsewhere, that have voted the spe
cial school tax will be Interested in
knowing that the tax will* bo perpe
tual and cannot be repealed. Attor
ney General John C. Hart-.is an opin
ion given the state school commis
sioner yesterday holds that where a
school dstrtct Is fixed and n local
tax levied under the McMlchael law
there Is no method of revoking the
proceeding. In other words, as the
present law now stands, a special
district school tax Is perpetual and
cannot be repealed.
HAS COME TO AJIEBICUS
TO ENGAGE IN BUSINESS
Mr. Owen Johnson, representing
the Northwestern Mutual Life, has
located In Amerlcus and will engage
In business here. Mr. Johnson Is n
former Alabaman and not unknown
to many of our citizens, who will ex
tend him a very cordial welcome
here.
25 yards good 32-lnch sheeting $1.00,
10 yards best Fame or Rangoon Cali
co 45c.
10 yards good yard-wide bleach
ing V. 69c.
10 yards good blue chambray .. 45c.
10 yards best 10c, 36-lnch Sea Is
land GOc
Men's ftl.50 heavy Brogan Shoes,
pair, .. 31.00
Men’s $1.50 Fine Calf Shoes, pr. $1.00.
Ladies’ $1.60 Viol Kid Pat. Tip Shoes,
pair .. .. $1.00
Ladles’ $1.25 heavy work shoes,
pair $1.00
Painters $1.00 White Overalls .. 50c.
Men’s 49c, Negligee Shits, each . 29c.
Boys’ $1.25 heavy kneo suits, each
.. ...; 63c.
Clothing at Cost
$16.00 Men’s fine Suits for
$12.60 Men’s fine Suits'for
10.50 Men’s fine Suits for .. ..
8.60 Men’s fine Salts for .. ..
7.B0 Men’s fine Suits for .. ..
5.00 Men’s fine Suits for ., .
3.50 Boy’s Knee Suits for .,,,
3.00 Boy’s Kneo Suits for .. .
2.60 Boy’s Kneo Suits for .. .
2.00 Boy’s Knee Suits for .. .
1.60 Boy’s Kneo Suits for .. .
1.25 Boy’s Knee Suits for .,
6.00 Men’s Heavy Overcoats.
8.00 Men’s Heavy Overcoats ..
12.60 Men’s Heavy Overcoats.
6.00 Men’s fine Pants for
4.00 Mon’s flno Pants for ...
3.00 Men’s fine Pants for .. .
2.00 Men’s fine Pants for .. ..
..$10.00
. $8.48
7.48
Dry Goods Cheaper
5.98
4.98
3.98
2.79
1.93
1.79
1.69
1.15
98c.
3.48
6.98
8.98
3.98
2.98
1.98
1.39
7c first call 3-4 Bleaching, per yd 4%c
7% Regular width Bed Ticking, per
yard 6c.
10c Regular, good Bed Ticking, per
yard ..8c.
12% extra Good Bed Ticking, per
yard 9c.
ISc extra heavy Feather Ticking 13 %c
7c good Canton Flannel, per yard 5c.
12%c heavy Cantoa Flannel, per
yard .. 9c.'
7c good Light or Dark Outing, per
yard 5c.
12% heavy, light or dark outing . ,9c.
10c Riverside Check Homespun, per
yard 7c.
12% extra Heavy Cheviot, per yd
8%c.
10c Amoskeag Apron Gingham, per
yard - .. .. 7c.
15c Klmona fancy Flannel, per yard
..., ..10c.
15c Beautiful Bordered Flannellette
IOC.
15c Linen finish Chambray, per
yard l#c.
20c pretty Dress Suiting, per yard 10c.
25c Wool Dress Suiting, per yard 15c.
25c beautiful Pekin Stripe, per yard
15c.
35c Half Wool Henrietta, per yard
25c.
50c heavy Wool Dress Goods, per
yard 35c.
50c lovely Suslnno Silk, per yard 35c.
75c fine 50-Inch Mohair, per yard 35c.
$1.00 heavy 64-Inch Broadcloth, per
yard .. 75e.
$1.00 brown Taffeta Silk, per yard 75c.
85c hevay black Taffeta Silk, per
yard 59c.
W. A. J0YNEE,
114-116-118 Cotton Ave. Americus,
Ga
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Sheet Music
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latest music.
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