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THE AMERICUS WEEKLY TIMES-RECORDER, THURSDAY. MAY ft 1910. ON STREETS OF TOWN Negro Kills Two W men—Will Turner Stabs Cousin. Citizens of Gordele Shoot Each Other. Snellgrove and Benton May Die of Wounds Received. (Special to Times-Recorder.) Cordele, Gs, May 9.—Grady Snell- rur, a we'', kaown and popular Liung man o this community is per il's fatally wounded, Edward Met- ■r is stiff ring from a bullet wound i ills iouI ' r, and Williams Benton, lot through the body, is probably itally wounddd, as the result of tsperate pistol duel fought here this mornln» between Bowen, ward and Herbert Mercer, broth- one a'de and Grady Snell- ove on the otfcer. Benton was a nder, and took no part In the idy encounter. 10 duel took place in front of a y stable near the Seaboard Air might depot, and is said to been caused by the attention of igrove to a sister of the Mercer tors. Far some time past, it is d. .be Mercer boys have objected e visits of Snellgrove to their sls- and on Sunday afternoon these tons crystalized in their com as Snellgrove to hurriedly leave home of the lady via a second window in order to escape bod- harm. is reported that the affair of day was discussed between the nts of the parties thereto on Sun- night, and all likelihood of fur- trouble was thought to have thus averted, but when the thers and Snellgrove met this ning revolvers were quickly ight into play and six shots fired apid succession. Snellgrove and ton were taken at once to a local itai, and the Mercer brothers ndered to the authorities, eral persons were in the vlcln- the trouble when the firing corn ed and a mad scramble for ea of safety at once ensued. Tho today Is in a state of intense tement as a result of the tragedy, there are grave fears of further blc should the wounds of young igrove prove fatal. GL’ABANTEE. nn's Mvrrlonc to Take the Place and lie Superior to Culmnel. have such perfect confidence Ison’s IJver-Tone as a sd'osti for calomel, possessing all the inal virtues without the disa- ■e features and dangers of cal- that we make the following s tion: guarantee Dodson’s Liver-Tone « sail, faction, and If it does otne be .it and get p our money. I Dodson's Pharmacy. i DOG IS FAIIHfUL TO OWNER IN DEATH. ITinse Who find Her .Marion county was all stirred up Monday over the killing ,-f three ue . Shoes and a murderous assault ou a well known white citizen that promis ed to result In his death. Three distinct tragedies marked Sunday and Monday In tho vicinity of Buena Vista. At Brantley one negro killed another. This grew out of a Saturday night frolic and was the minor of tho three tragedies. The affair that aroused the most intense excitement was tho literal carving up of Mr. I. w. Turner. , well known prosperous farmer liv'lo about five miles from Buena Vista, by his cousin, Will Turner. From tho Information brought to Americus last night by parties di rect from tile scene, it appears that Will Turner lived on tho place with his cousin. They had some misunder standing on Sunday about tho amount of provisions that Will Turner was entitled to. Yesterday morning while I. W. Turner was at work in the field Will Turner came up and renewed the discussion, resulting in his making a frightful assault upon Ms cousin with a sharp knife after knocking him to the ground. Will Turner, who was a muoh younger and much stronger man than I. W„ was literally slashing the latter to pieces, when Mrs. I. W. Turner, was drawn to the scene by the cries of her little boy who had gone to the field with his father. As she approachod Will Turner threat ened to kill her If she Interfered and contlnued'to gash his victim. The sc reams of hte wlfo and son then drew a daughter to tho scene with a gun. Seeing her coming with a weapon Will Turner cut I. W. Tu ner a couple of more times and fled. By the time a doctor could be se cured I. W. Turner was almost dead from loss of blood It was doubt ful if he would survive. A posse citizens was formed and went search of the assailant. While Buena Vista was all stirred up by the news of this crime, added to the report of the negro killing, news came of another tragedy In which a negro had killed two women Jim Holland, a negro living on the Statbam place, between Dranevfllc and Friendship, had killed his wife and her mother. He then barricaded himself in a cabin and threatened to kill any one who approached. A possee was sent out after him with the determination to take him dead or alive. THINK OF Mexican Mustang" Liniment AND WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU. Relief from pain that might otherwise cause you hours of agony. Tired out muscles eased up and made ready for another day’s work. Lameness in the back and shoulders promptly cured and stiff joints limbered up. Burns, Scalds, Cuts and Mashes ren dered painless and quickly healed. Rheumatism, Lumbago and Sciatica robbed of their anguish and banished forever. Ulcers, Old Sores and Open Wounds healed promptly and permanently. The first application of Mexican Mus tang Liniment subdues the pain but it continues its work until every quivering nerve is soothed and quieted. The great penetrating power of this famous remedy enables it to do this quickly and positively. In all cases of Sprains, Bruises or Lame ness. Mexican Mustang Liniment should be rubbed in persistently. The antiseptic qualities of this old relia ble household remedy make it safe and sure. . Prices 25c., 50c., $1.00 per bottle. .ntw** LYON MFG. CO. 41 to 45 So. 5th St, BROOKLYN, N.Y. MRS. HAM TO OCdJPV NEW STORE IN BLOCK. To Leave the Store Long Occupied. SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES Alien's Foot-Ease, a powder. It cures painful, swollen, smarting, nervone feet and Instantly takes tho sting out of corns and bunions and makes walking easy. Try It today. Sold ev erywhere. Sample FREE. Address Allen S. Olmstead, I.e Roy, X. Y. f-jr General J. R. Williams re- Aniericus Friday from Leesburg and tells a pathetic the devotion of a little dog »m° n flee—which aided In fer- f ut the murderer of its ownei piing him to the penitentiary A negro woman owned the vhich was her constant eom- nnd followed her about the she worked. Recently un "us misted and all efforts | here wore fruitless. Then fhing party decided to watch dog. Early one moralug treat iy emaciated from a week M on . came to the woman’s b'lng food and when It went k r, y of negroes followed. The I through woods, fields and pd stopped In the edge of a ptch. When tine party if came up the faithful little [crouched upon the body of woman, who bad lain for a week, and with all ge of Ite nature (ought the i they attempted.to take It dog had thui .bagged ij- the murdered body for t hud nights, leaving It only ntervalg to eeareh for food. COURTHOUSE AND RECORDS IN FLAMES IN’ CHATTANOOUA After a continuous occupancy of fif ty years, Mrs. M. T. Elam on Sep tember 1st, will vacate her store In the Barlow block to occupy the Frlcker store, next door, when that firm re moves in September to the handsome' new quarters to be arranged for them in the hotel block. And only the width of a brick wall will separate her from the place in which the best years of her long and useful life have been spent. For the greater portion of the halt century sho has conducted moat suc cessfully her large millinery business at that placo, and over mvj max half of Georgia the name "Mrs. Elam" Is Indissolubly linked therewith. Twice In years agone thls’block has been swept by fire, but In tho rebuild ing each time of new and better stores the three houses so long in existence there—Mrs. Elam’s, the Eldrldge Drug Co. and James Frlcker & Bros.—con tinued on during this coarse of near a half century. Soon “the charmed circlo" Is to be broken by the removal of the Jewelry house to other quarters, and Mrs. Elam will make a ebange of base, al- j though not tar away. Tho Frlcker store Is larger and more desirable In many respects than tho ono of almost equal size alongside, and which she now occupies. It win be greatly Imnroved ere Mrs. Elam takes possession and welcomes to her new store her hundreds of friends throughout Southern Georgia. And thoso will wish for her a long period of successful occupancy ere tho weight of golden years suggests the rest and repose from business shs so well merits. Heavy Loss Desalts From Stroke of Li.Mining, lored A SEW ONE. [-Why ’• study, were you late for early > sir, I most have or- -Punch. Chattanooga, Tenn.. May 9.—The county courthouse valued at (18,000 was damaged by fire Sunday night to the extent of at least $73,000. , If the valuable records are found to be destroyed tbe loss will reach in the ne'ghborhood of $1,000,000. The fire was caused by a bolt of lightning which struck the flagpole on top of the dome containing tho big clock. The entire upper portion of the build ing was consumed. DEATH OF A LITTLE BABE AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe John son Is Dead. Joseph E. Johnson, Jr., tho bwby son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson, died at as sarly hour yesterday morn ing at the homo of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Chapman. Tha baby bo/, throe weeks‘old, had boon 111 for several days aad despite tha ten ders at care and ministrations, tha tiny spark of life went out shortly after tha midnight hoar. The little white coffin with Us precious harden was laid away in Oakgrovo cemetery yes terday afternoon, Bov. O. B. Chester conducting the service. IBtltlf ■< •‘nvlK " NO BACKACHE OK KIDNEY PAINS. If you have pains in the back, urin ary. bladder or kidney trouble, dizzi ness and lack of energy, try Mother Gray’s AUSTRAL1AX-LEAF. the pleasant herb cure. As a regulator it has no equal. At til druggists, or by mall 30c. Ask today. SAMPLE FREE. Address The Mother Gray Co., LeRoy, X. Y. JUDGE DUNCAN DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME IN HOUSTON I’mmlnpiit Georgian Is Found Dead In lied. Fort Valley, Ga., May 9.—C. C. Dun can, Judge of the City court of Hous ton county, and one of the most prominent figures In the political af fairs of the central part of the state since the civil war wa< found dead In his bed room at his home In Perry. Oa.. yesterday morning at about 9 o'clock. Death Is believed to have been due to heart failure, and to bars taken place several hours ear lier. He wae 70 yearn of age. and leaves a family. Col. Duncan wai one of the best known leaders In the sUte In the effort to overthrow the great abuses of the carpet bag rale of tbe reconstruction era. In many of tha fierce combats of that period ha was one of the most fearless heroes. Since that t’me he has been connect ed with the affairs of the state in a number of capacities. HU last work was as Judge of ttw city court of this oouaCy. RHiySKnWEYCTB FOLEYS ^JMksalOdeqre and. Madder Wfihh Hoaetheasafh amBMoalolwaats Make the Home Bright Worn, shabby floors, marred, scratched woodwork, dingy, sculled furniture can all be refinished and made to look like new. You can do it A yourself at a trifling cost. M ACME QUALITY VARNO-LAC stains and varnishes at one operation, impart ing to all kinds of surfaces the elegant £ effect and durable, lustrous surface of tfS beautifully finished oak, mahogany, walnut, or other expensive woods. w It It's a surface to be painted, enameled, stained, varnished, or finished In any way there's an Acmo Quality Kind to fit tha purpose. John W. Shiver. Agent. Americus, Ga. ■■■. .... Horseshoeing Hava your ho.saa and mules' shod at J. M. Oliver A Co.. Cottln are., op posite Turpin Bros.' stable. All work guaranteed. For thirty day* we wlU have two expert shoera with na. Give us a trial while yon watt. All bills col lected monthly. J. M. Oliver and weight G. A. Turpin MORRIS ILFORD, jnomt Office to Cotney BiOitof, OpptiKe Rembert’s Drag Stare. W. & & G. W. ANDREWS, 34 & 36 PLANTERS’ BANK BUILDING FARM LANDS, TIMBER LANDS, CITY PROPERTY" Sell, [Swap or Buy. Loans Made. Security Bonds. Fire and Life Insurance. If you have Timber, Farms or City Property for axle gee as, we have the buyer* ready. If you wantCtty Property, Farm* Timber Linda. Coioaiu- tlon Tracts, or Phoephsta Lands, come to aa*. ns, or write for lists. W# ao- commodate everybody, can finance any proposition bought or sold through ux. SOUTHERN LAND CO. Planters Bank'BuikUng, PHONE m. AMERICUS, GA s!