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THE MACON DAILY TELEGRAPH: MONDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 14, 1908 il Heater (Equipped with Smokeless Device} h You cun cany it about and cate for It just as easily as a lamp. Brass oil font bolds 4 quarts burning 9 hours. Handsomely fin ished in japan and nickel Every heater wananted. Lamp winter evenings. Steady, brilliant light to read, sew or knit by. Made of brats, nickel plated, latest improved central draft burner. Every lamp wananted. If your dealer can not supply Perfection Oil Heater or Rayo Lamp write our nearest agency for descriptive circular. ■'V STANDARD OIL COMPANY (Incorporated) ' It. J. TAYLOR. President. It. \v. JOHNSTON, Vico President. STATEMENT OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF MACON At dose of business. November 27. 1908. RESOURCES. I>ana and miscounts I’tilled Matos Bonds (Par Value) ,. Bunking ilunse. Furniture nnd Fixtures Cash and lSxehunge.. .12.107,741.28 . aoo.ooo.oo . 140.UO0.00 .. 770.2H8.46 • $8,818,029.68 LIABIL ITIE8. HurpiuH and Net IToilts Divide Ix'.posl SOUTHERN ELECT RIC SUPPLY & MFG. CO. Machinery, Electric and Combination Fixtures WIRING MILL WORKS A SPECIALTY 171 Cotton Avenue—Phone 212. Willingham’s Warehouse COTTON FACTORS SHIP US YOUR COTTON AND GET THE BEST RETURNS MAOON, : : : : : GEORGIA Imitators Flatter.. If you want the real genuine and only drink that stands the lest, drink Bottled At All Good Dealers 5c Jam 1 Edward Loh. Pros. John 11. Donahuo. V. P. Jerome Herman. Soc.-Trcna. Bed ingfield & Co., Inc t * ' P. 0. BOX 109S, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. MUMM'S EXTRA RYE. 4 Quart. $ 5.W 1 Gal. Jue ,..$ 510 .. 9.60 11 Qnnrta 16.CS 2 GaL Jug ....IJ.M OLD NICK ROLAND CORN. 4 Quart* 1 Quart* U Quart, ..... $8.50 l Gal. Ju# 6 75 2 GaL Jue 9.50 2 GaL Ju* ....tut .... «.«0 .... ».M WILLOW BROOK RYE. 4 Quarts .83,00 l Gal. Jue 5.75 2 Gal. JuE , e* .$2.90 .... 5.25 It Quart* he... I.M t 0,1. Jog...... IMPORTANT. Take w anting nud order now—do not wait. Avoid the Cbriatu ins rush. t We Can y a Complete Line of Wines and Lionors. Write For Our Complete Price List. LETTERS THAT COME FROM LITTLE HEARTS AND ALL ARE ADDRESSED TO 8ANTA CLAUS, CARE OF THE TeLEORAPH. Homer Robarts, Macon: Will you please bring me a drum, harp, automo bile. Irish mall, horn, a saddle, fire works and a plenty of good things v> eat. P. fl.—Santa please don't forget my little sister eighteen month old a doll will do for her. Franklin Roberts. Macon: I am a little hoy Just 8 years old and to small to write ho 1hy sister Is write for me. flanta I am a good little and hope you will bring me an automobile, horn, harp and lots of good things to cat and fire works Santa dont forget sis ter says to bring her a watch a fob gtiess that will be enough for me and her too. Bo good by until next Xmas. Osborn Roberts, Macon: I am a lit tle boy. Will you please bring me a horn, a harp, a Irish mall, a automo bile a wagon a blllle goat wagon ar.J a pair of harncHs and dont for to bring me a plenty of good things to mt end fire works. I guess this Is enough for me. Mnry Wood, Wayside: As It Is near ly Christmas I will write and tell you what I want. I am n little girl seven years old nnd In the first grade. Will you please bring me a doll with blue eyes and bl*ok hair, a doll cnrr’age. doll chair, little table and doll stove. And dear old Santa please dont forget to bring me a lots of good things to eat. O! yes old Santa I forget to tell you to bring mo a doll bed. Ourtrum Christian. Macon. I am a little boy 8 years old I am In the first class nnd wnnt you to bring me a wag on and suit of*clothes, and a drum, and some Are crackers and fruit. And I Will be n good little boy. And Santa dont forget my little sister Julia bring her a doll and some fruit she Is a good little sister. J. O. McMIllon. Arlington: Bring me some shot and n gun Billie goa* and wagon and saddle and drum fruit and lots goodies that Is all I want. Oh, I forgot I wnnt a bridal nutsmo- blle a train nnd track and a boat like them at Carrabello. Francis McMIllon, Arlington: Please bring mo a gun and some fire works and some marbles nnd some candy nnd nuts and a wagon to pull my little ■later In thnt Is all at thin lime. Willie Fountain. 518 Oglethorpe St.: I am the bable please Bing mo a rAg doll tin horn nnd doll carriage and plenty fruit and nuts nnd dont forget to bring me some fire crackers dont forget where I live. Tommie Laverno Robinson. 518 Ogle thorpe Street: I am a little bable girl and love Black cats and rag dolls please Bring me a picture Book and a plenty of oranges. Daniel Roberts, Macon: I am a lit tle boy 10 years old ao will you please bring me a pair of goat harness, brl- dlo. a drum, and n plenty of good things to eat. I guess thnt will be enough for me aa my other brothers are writing. Catharine Jones. Hoftaton Road: Please bring me a large doll with curly hair that can go to sleep and a tea ■ot and a carrldge nlso bring my lit tle brother a little horse and bring my grandma and gr.\ndpa some nice things to. I am 8 years old and can not write but I got my aunt Florence tt> write It for me nnd bring me some nice fruit l will tell mama to take all of the Are out ao you wont get burnt. Roy W.vehe, 2819 Second Street: I am a little boy 8 years old In the second grade will like for you to bring me a aet of marbles a tie a pad a story book a Indian ault fireworks of all kinds some candy nuts and fruit, some toys a horn and a game of some kirn;. I have a brother 6 and a brother 8 years old pleaa All there stockings with good things too. I know good Banta will do this. Phil Boothe, Macon: Please bring mo a cap ptatol and a train and a street car and some Areworks and some nuts I am 10 yrs old some or anges nnd a plenty of other things. P. 8.—-I haven't been to school much. Some child at 902 Oglethorpe street: As It Is almost Christmas. 1 will write to let you know’ what I wnnt. 1 want a pretty doll and a Bible to carry’ to Sunday school. And 1 want a pair of kid gloves, and bring me a pair 3f skates. Whan you come bring my doll a fur and muff and I w’lint you to bring me a box of handkerchief nnd a work box and please when you come bring me a chain and loker. and please bring me some goodie; 1 will close for this time. Tra Prey. Macon: Pleas bring m big byclcylo nnd a cap pistol. I am a lttle boy. good by aanta clous. Mary Elisabeth Boothe. Macon: am a little girl 12 yrs. old I go to school am In the sixth grade. Hants please bring me a doll carriage « adeboord and bed. Some Areworks and some fruits of all kind. And dent forget the children that haven’t any mama and papa bring my little brother and sister good bye until next Xmas. W. T. Moore. Orgy: I want yoi bring me a doll dressed In pink and a little ntgger doll, and a night gown with beald around the cuffs and col lars. also a -air of pink shoes, p. s. Don’t forget the teaset. Willie Perkins. Macon: Dear Santa Claus. I am a Utile boy, and 1 want you to please bring me a wagon. I want some candy, oranges and apple Wallace Scovllle. Macon: I am a ttle tiny bicycle a wagon, a pair of overalls, some fruit, nuta. and chocolate esndy. I have been a bad little boy this year, but if you jvJU bring me these things I will try to be better. Francis Ourr, Balnbrldge: How are you getting along this Christmas. 'I’ve tried to be n good girl. And please bring me a big doll b«*d. and a doll piano and some Are works. I will ■pend Christmas |n Dawson. On. Now I will have to close my letter. Edward Ourr, Balnbrldge: I am a little boy abd live in Balnbrldge. Ga. Please bring me a knife and a horn and a top and some cuff buttons, some Are works. I am going to spend the Christmas In Dgwson. I will have to close my letter. John Clark Btrosier. 718 Cherry street: Please bring me a drum to beat v-nd a little boy doll. And a automobile to ride In. bring a ball and a pair of gloves bring me a little street car. I Imve been a good little boy this year ho please re member and dont forget to come Christ mas ere night to see me. Jerry Lowe, Gray: I little boy. , . . _ . . iy, I want you to bring me a teanet. doll. dollbed, 2 yds. ot red ribbon, a pair ot red shoes, grvl a white dress trimed in red. and a white bonnet trimmed In red braid, thst Is all for this lime. P. 8. bring me a wash board. Jos!* Jones, Fitzpatrick: I am a lit tle girl seven year* old. Dear old Santa Claus, please bring me a gold ring, a yard of brown ribbon, a doll, a pair of beatify pins, a doll carriage, and a story book that has fairy talcs in It. I go to fchOoL I am In’the llrnt grade. I will be a good little glrL Remember my teacher, mania, papa, slaters and broth ers. Dont forr ‘ * - • ■ - confectionaries. ont forget to bring me lots of am going tr „ nee. I am In the fifth grade. I am sftidlng mathematics, history, geography and reading. I am very small. Please bring me a largo doll about 36 Inches high. With real curly luilr nnd with Msck hnlr and blue eyes, and with blue dress and blue shoes nnd stocking. And dont forget my story book of foxy grand pa, and. gloves. stockings, file works, sand poppers, candy, nuts nnd fruits. Rants I have got mv doll and doll bed and other things which you brought me last Xmas. And dont forget my mamma and papa and sisters too you see. My baby sinter something too. My teachers name Is Miss Elsie T. Peppers, dear Santa dont forget her either. I have saved my money all the year and saved but 75c seventy five cents. And all I say dear Santa Claus to not forget my toys. Olivia L. Brunson, 128 Telfair street: f am nine years old. I am In the third grade. I want you to bring me a doll carriage and a.teddy bear, nnd a story book, some nuts, npp.es oranges and candles and some sand poners. I have got my doll nnd doll bed what you brought me last Christmas. I will close hoping you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. WlUehmona Brunson. 123 Telfntr street: I nm In the first grade. I am 6 six yeer old. I go to school. I want you to bring me a large doll, nnd tricycle nnd some candy, nuts, apples, nnd oranges. Bring me a handkerchief and a pair of stockings. 1 have my stove nnd stcry book from last Xmas. I will close Hoping you a merry xmas and a Happy Now years; 1 Rosa Mae TVatson, 357 Hazel street: I am a little girl In the third grade. Please bring me a china tea tr*t, a baby doll and a story books, dont forgot my two little brothers. Arthur Raymond Moore. Houston road: I am so gls<l it la time for you to come ngaln. I want you to please bring me a suit of clothes, a gold watch and a horn to have fun with. I am eight years old, nnd in the third. clnss. I llvo on the Houston road. My father wants a trunk. If you cant bring It down the chimney leave It at his store, corner fourth and wood at Santa Claus I forgot to tell you I want a pair of gloves. LoUlso Bright 357 Hazel street: J 8 years old an 1 hnd to get my sister to write ifly letter I want a dog and a wag on and a dolly Dear Santy Dont for get m*. J. C. Vann. 410 Clinton street: I am a little boy 2 years.old so my sister wrltelng to you ho picas bring me wngon a tool box and a nice big go cart for me to go In when I go off. bring me some orange and apple. I live in East Macon I love you good Santa. .Tannlo Vann. 410 Clinton atreet: wrote you last Christmas and you brought mo Just what I aa.for so pleas bring nie a big doll and go cart, stove, broom, and somo tea set. And some oranges apples, nuts. I will close with hushelt of kisses. P. B. I forgot to tell you I live In East Macon Dear Santa. Dan Vann. 410 Clinton street, E. M.: I thought I would write to you as I did last enristmns will you pleas bring me drum tu tu train wagon box of tools and a-suit of clothes picas bring my mania abd papa something to. Mabel Callaway: As If la nearly time for you to come 1 thought I would toll you to remember nie. 1 am a little girl 9 years old and In the second grade at Newberg school. I llvo on the Houston road. Please bring me a stovo a doll a tea set and a little tabe! and a red horn and two yafds of ribbon now that Is not very much and I will be very thankful for all you bring. And please dont for get my sick brother Lucian he la sick A HAPPY HOME Is one where health abounds. With impure blood there can* not be good health. With a disordered LIVER there cannot be good blood. Rosa Mae Callaway: I am a little girl six year* old T go to school at Newberg to Miss Shcrllng Is my teacher I nm In the. first grade 1 want you to bring u»e Just what you tiring my sister Mabel. And please dont forvet our sick brother Lucian and brother Jesse and mama nnd pnpa to. for nothing else. Mnttte Little Arnold: At to many lit tlo folks art writing for presents until I am afraid If I do not writ* you will for get me. Now Santa please bring me a gold locket and chain, a set of doll furn iture. a doll piano, and a lots of fruit and I did think I would not ask you for another one but oh Santa I eee I Just must have one more big doll with long black curie and brown ey*s. I live on It. 6 bu» I am going to lw* with Uncle Alex and Aunt Mattie Watts near Mon tezuma Xmas so please bring them there, oh Sants please do not forget to bring them something for they ere very old but mighty sweet. Do sot forget mama and paps. Thomas Oxley: I am a IRtl* boy seven yrs old amt I hope you haven't for gotten me. You were real nice las Xmas vou brought me all I n*fc for. Please bring me a drum, cap pistol with plenty of cape, bydcle end a tool box also plen- ~rult - little ty nice fruit and a big horn. Paul and O. brother and I — ..—_ , yre old Xraae and brother Is 2 yrm. Please bring me a garden set a wheel barrow, horn tu tu train mv little brother and both want a dolt apiece and carriage a picture book and wagon, -bring lota of nice fruit Percy Klngmnn. East Macon: I am too email to write *r> my Aunt Ida <1 enll her sister Ida), says she will write; for me. Please bring me a horn, a lit- i tie red chair, some pretty books and a . wdt horee. thing me n lot of candy and i J nuts and some fire cracker*. Daddy will IN AN AMATEUR PERFORMANCE OF THE OPERA OF “ERMINIE-- IN WHICH SHE PLATS THE TITLE ROLE. For two months post Miss Sarah Reddy, of East Macon, has been vis iting In Savannah, Ailing the place of a member of one of the church cnolrs while on her vacation. On Thursday night the amateur* of the city presented the 0P«ra "Ermlnit" for the beneAt of the Eagle* of that city. In quite an extended notice of the performance the News *ay«: The production of “Ermlnle” at the theater for the beneAt of the Eagles, last night, proved a success both from the standpoint-of finances and the stage end. The performance went off without a hitch and the amateurs that | appeared are to be congratulated for the production which crowned their work. Of the principal* Ml** Sarah Reddy, who essayed the title role, without doubt deserve* the greate*t praise. A Macon girl, and practically unknown to Savannah, she made an excellent impression and her encore at the end of the pretty Lullaby Song waa well deserved. Her full, rich soprano voice was heard at Its best and she made the best of her part. The performance from its musical standpofnt was under the able direc tion of Miss Olive Gould, who was the recipient of a handsome bouquet of roses, as was also Miss Reddy. Miss Theus and Miss Grother. Miss Gould was assisted by Mr. Noble A. Hardee, who put thd finishing touches to the solo and duet work of the principals. The staging was In the hands of Mr. Henry Roche. Marked for Death. “Three years ago I was marked for death. A graveyard cough was tear ing my lungs to pieces. Doctors fail ed to help me, and hope had fled, when my husband got Dr. King’s New Discovery," says Mrs. A. C. Williams, of Bac. Ky. “The first dose helped me and Improvement kept on until I had gained 58 pounds in weight and my health was fully restored." This medicine holds the world's healing re cord for coughs and colds and lung and throat tJlaeaae*. It prevents pneu monia. Sold under guarantee at drug stores. 50c and $1.|P. Trial bottle tree. be a good little girl always. With love and best wishes and a merry Xmas to vou. P. S. Please remember mama and papa P. S. Dont forget to go to see my 111- tio nieces on church at Elizabeth, Charles, Sam. William and Catherine. Sam wonts a fun and William a rocky hon 9t Hilda Bunch. 865 Third street: Please bring me a lockst and chain and a game of tennis I am eleven years old and I go to Second St school and bring me Jerry Bunch: croquet and _ been a good boy and I go ery day and please b“* P. Also pistol John Yancey Rudler. Macon: I wn a little boy six years old and X have been a good boy so I will expect you to bring mo a lots of nice things. Please bring mo a box of tools, a atory book, post card album an Indian suit and sora< Are works ad alt sorts of fruits and can dles. tea aet a table with a drawer In it I have a baby sister that wants a whole lot of plaything and dont forget my brothers I have three I cant tell you all they want I will leave the door open for you. The most delightful morsel that ever passed a lip—Mer kel’s Fruit Cake. Phone 738. CAPITAL OF $50,000 FOR HAWKINSVILLE HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia, Dec. 13.— Mr. J. H. Taylor and other* wil o«en a new bank here within a fow weeks' time and have leased tho ground Aoor of the Huggins office building for ten years. The bank is to be capitalized at $50,000, the most ot which la rlready subscribed. This makes the fourth bonk for Haw- ktnsville, all having $50,000 capital. J. A. Foster D.ad. Mr. J. A. Foster, aged 68 years, died here Friday and waa burled In the after noon. He leaves three daughters. Mr*. Henry, of Atlanta; Mrs. D. T. Maahburn. of this place, and Mils Jamie Foster, ot Macon. SHIPPING NEWS ■SAVANNAH. Qa., Dec. 1!—Arrived: Steamer* City of Columbus, Burn, Nmv York; Chatham. Hudgins. Baltimore; arrived 12th, steamer Nacooehee. How- lett, ‘Boston. Sailed: Ki jiooiier Thomas F. Pollard. Jarman. Baltimore. CHARLESTON. S. C.. Dee. IS—Ar rived: steamer. Hawaiian, Sweet.er, Puerto Mexico; Katahdln. Maguire. Jacksonville, and proceeded ofr Bos ton; Comanche. Wat.on, Jacksonville, and proceeded for N»w York: Arapa hoe. Chlchest.r. New York, and pro ceeded for Jack.onvllls; Mountfleld (Hr.), Dlgglns. Hamburg. Sailed: Schooner Humarack. Ben son. Philadelphia. JACKSONVILLE., Fla.. Dec. II— Sailed: Tug Security. Goldrtclq. tow ing barge Sabine, Sabine, Texas. HAPPY RESULTS Have Made Many Macon Resi dents Enthusiastic Many “Saints are Canonized, That ought to he “Canonaded” Not so with dear old Saint Nick. Let’s idealize him in our homes—and make the hap py Yule Tide a joyous festival for all—from dad to grandpop. We have h&ndsome assortments of Holiday Gifts— practical—pleasing—and permanent in value, that would gladden the hearts of Dad—Buddy—and Big Brothers. Silk Handkerchiefs and Ties, in matched sets— Silk Suspenders and Scarfs, in matched sets Smoking Jackets—Bath Robes—Umbrellas— Silk Mufflers—Neckwear—Kid Gloves— Fancy Vests—Suit Oases—Bags— ,; * Silk Half Hose—Initial Handkerchiefs— Benson Clothing Co. Under . United States Supervision Macon’s New National Bank COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK, MAOON, GA. 0 BE STRONG 0 BE LIBERAL 0 BE POPULAR OUR AIM We Invite Your Account “ GAGER’S WHITE LIME” Is a little higher in price than other Limes, but it is PURE LIME, and by far the best and most economical for Brick Work and Plastering. Cheap Lime is 4ear at any price! Write us for Delivered Prices. Carolina Portland Cement Co. Southern Distributors. Charleston, S. 0. J CHRISTMAS CEMENTS THE BONDS. Of good fellowship and kindly feeling. Our cement will in sure a share of yours toward us. Like all our building ma terials our cements are the best we can get. If you ex pect to do any building or im proving have us furnish tho materials. Quick deliveries for those in a hurry. WILLINGHAM SASH & DOOR CO., 457 Third St., MACON, GA. •H-h-h-h W-H-t-H-H OLD JASPER RYE A STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY W0 Proof, Double Stamp . We especially recommend this goods to those that prefer a high proof goods equal to bottled in bond goods at 25 per cent higher prices. A trial order will prove the quality. We guarantee satisfaction. 4 Full Quarts $3.85 8 Full Quarts $7.25 12 Full Quarts .$10.25 Express prepaid to any point reached by Southern Express Co. nlSKEi n ■- n n n LS2U222 n F i f D sSiU.I• & 1.1. revivify the torpid LIVER and reMors Its natural action. A healthy LIVER mrans pure Mood. — Purr blood mean* health. Hcclth means hspplnest. Take no ou jstitutw, All Druggists. Korn l.ucll* J(*liB»4«, 766 Anderson, •liffi: I am a little ftrl re.fly six ream old and I want y*ui to rienw brine* te- « ah’* doll r*»*t «p*n« and •■loom her •w.Ht and a prrttv told nvckkir# and tmlrot and any thin* nU*»* you think j w *iid a little tin of my at*, t h*v* my doll rarrla** and moot all the in*** you hrmmht tr* ls«t Xmas If you •i:l not forest I will <L> my but to No wonder score* of Macon citizens grow enthusiastic. It ts enough to make anyone happy to And relief after yeer. of suffering. Public statements like the following are but truthful rep resentation! of the dally work done In Macon by Dozn'i Kidney Pllle, Mre. R. A. Richardson. UCS Fourth St.. Macon Ga., lays: -l hare been bothered by n dull pain about the. small of my back for rom* time. My : kidneys wen nleo out of order and t their action quite annoying. Recently ; I learned of Doan's Kidney Plus and I •ent at one# to the Thvlor*Bayne Drug 1 Oo. for a box. I red t8em with such good results the I procured another: supply and I am now taking them and gaining steadily I ran recommend ! Doan's Kidney Pills very highly know ing them to be a Ana rrmedv For sale by alt dealers. Price M J rente Foster-tfllbum Co. Buffalo. New York. Mile agent, far the United Bute*. Remember th* •“ take no other. H 1 M-M-H P. O. Box 1056 i-i-h-i-i-h-i-h-h-i-i-:-;-: Jacksonville, Fla. -Dsaa'e—and | r Central of Georgia Railway Co. DEPART FOR— . Savannah and Augusta .* 1:35am SSvannah.. - Augusta At*prs Mn.l.fon,... and G-,(<i Atlanta and Griffin Atlanta znd Gr.ffin Atiantz and GrifTln. ■■ Columbus and Dlrminqhzfti 3 2jJ rti 1 4:10am ARRIVE FROM— Savannah and Augusta Savannah, Aut Covington and Eatontcn and Athens and Madison; Atnzna and Atlanta, CMcJQ&, St. Loulz. M— 1 Tfrlffli I 3!^mjAtlanta and G; :*i r * - a .i| Atlanta end <\ ... 2:-<6amjOlrmlnghzm B.rming‘'am..*1t:.:5i-n'D nringham Sn.1 Ot^msua. ntnon ary. ,_.• d&QamiMootgamafV and, Afatny. Albany and Montgomery/;.*11:40am Montgomery MdJMbi Columbus Albany and Albany ano Monigom«ry... .»n: * .imiM Ameneut • 7 .i->pm|A •DAILY. {EXCEPT SUNDAY. JOh Current «■ corrected to dito. C.itr tf'Ottumbua. • 1:18pm t 9:03am •11:00am • ?:4Spm •12:05am • l:05am • Mlam •11:20am • 7:15pm Jig;; • 7:tS*n Cherry Sr