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TIJE MACON DAILY TELKGHAPH: •J’lIU 5DAY MORNING, DECEMBER 31, lfWiS Overcoats and Suits A Special Sale before the Holidays, of all Suits, Overcoats, Raincoats, Odd Trous ers, at 25% DISCOUNT Star Clothing Company DAVE WACHTEL FRUIT GROWERS TO j TILLERY LOSES ARM ATTEND IN NUMBERS! FROM PISTOL WOUND MACON ANO SURROUNDING TERRI TORY INTERESTED IN FRUIT eXCHANOE. VICTIM OF MR8. ROXIE B. DAVIS SUF FERS GREATLY AND 18 SERIOUS LY HURT. DUBLIN, (la.. De* 30.—The left arm of W. L. Tillery, who was aomc weeks ago ahot by rtoxle I). Davis, haa been ampu tated. The physicians tried every way poeslble to aave the vm, but found that It could not be done. The bill entered Tillery's left shoulder and lodged In the back. Some nerves were paralyzed, deadening the arm. It will be remain Si AmericanNational Bank OF MACON, GEORGIA. Capital - $500,000.00 Surplus - $300,000.00 RESOURCES OVER $3,000,000.00 The Largest Bank in Middle Georgia! One of the Strongest Banks in the South! Business Will Go to a Strong Institution. That Is Why Th is Bank Continues to Grow! C. F. STROBERG BLACKSMITH AND RUBBER TIRE WORK SPECIALTY All Kinds of Building and Repairing Thf Carringos and Wugons. PHONE 1244. (Schatzman’s Old Stand.) Edward loll, l i »*. John H. Donnhuo V. P. Jerome Herman. Bec.-Treas. Bedingfield & Co., Inc. ?. 0. BOX 1098, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. MT.TMM'3 EXTRA RYE. $ r.m 8 tJuiirtH . $10.50 2 (Ini. Jug.. $ 9.60 12 Qutn l s . $14.00 a Gal. Jug .. $13.50 OLD NICK ROLAND CORN. 4 Quarts . $3.50 1 Gal. Jug.. $ 3.20 8 Quarts . .....*..$ 6.75 2 Qal. Jug.. $ G.00 12 Quarts . $ 9.50 3 Qal. Jug .. $ 9.00 WILLOW BROOK RYE. 4 Quiuts . $3.00 1 Gal. Jug.. $ 2.80 8 Quarts . ....-...$ 5.75 2 Gnl. Jug .. $ 5.25 12 Quarts . $ 8.50 3 Gal. Jug.. $ 7.75 We Carry a Complete Lino of Wines and Liquors. Write For Our Complete Price List. DON’T WAIT TOO L0NG| Placing your orders for your wants in our line—-A- • the rush may delay prompt forwarding by express, aud X cause you disappointment. Send us your orders—wo + t will take good caro of them and in overy instance send you best obtainable value. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. X Here arc two exceptional offerings: + I Brron—Byron Fruit Farm. C. I* Bate- '»»•.. . Bradley—8. B. IluvtRcrford. A. L. Ilar- Flem- 1.1. Jng, . .. Me, R. H. Zellner. Kingman A 8on. : lUddocka—J. d. Anchors, Davla & Had dock. J. T. Kinney. . Griffin —B. N. Harrow. A. E I’. ITothro, C. If. Westbrook. AT THE vJRA nD BLANCHE WALSH. Probably tlm most sensational hit of Iho theatrical year has been scored by Miss DHnoh* Walsh In "The Test." which will be seen at the Grand Oporn House tonight. Miss Walsh, who has long been a favorite In this city, con siders her newest role the strongest In which she hits ever been seen, even belter than those In tho works of Hard,ui |n which she has toured Amer ica with such success. The play, the work of Julea Kekert Goodman, deals with conditions of today, and despite iho fact thert la a simmering of the •ea question through the Interesting plot th. dialogue does not contain n single word of euggcstlveneso, AT CRIPPLE CREEK. At Crlpplo Creek, which will be pro sented at the Grand tomorrow under the direction of R. J. Carpenter, Is not only Strong In situation and scenic effects, but better then all. It haa a -Wed balanced company of clever artlats In tho cast, ao good In fact that they make ths strong scenes stand out In bold relief ana compel enthusiasm. It also has a vein of comedy running through It. Undoubtedly, as haa been the ca-e this aaaaon at other theatera. at Crlpplo Creek will play to a "standing room only” audience for both matinee and night. "CHECKERS." Tha caat of "Checkers” which cornea to the Grand Opera ltouaa on Wednea- Hhe 1. now under bond for a.aault with Intent to murder. Bulldi Floatinq Dam. Judge Ira 8. Chippell, who hut sum mer suffered considerable loss of property a... .4.- U f h | a nl ||j | n th g UUfter .ounty breaking by a heavy sudden downpour of rain. Is having a tumbling dam constructed. The dam Is so arranged that when the popd rises high enough to endanger bis property the water begins to llow over the dam In tho county. Othef Note*. Mr. J. L. Bostick, who recently moved back to tha cltv from Jackson, has rented the Hessa building and will engage In the grocery business on January 1. He was formerly In business here, selling out to Grocery Company. ATLANTA. Ga„ Dee. JX—The territory In central, south and southwest Georgia, Including Macon. Reynolds, Forsyth. IJsmcsvllIe, Ainerlcuw. Montezuma, Mar- sliullvllle. Fort Vs I ley and other points, will be well represented st the organiza tion meeting of the Georgia Fruit ex change, which will bo held In Atlanta on next Friday. January fi. | „ J At this meeting officers will be elected, bered that the woman claimed that Til the exchange Having pledged, over 3,(00 i«ry was trying to obtain forcible en- cars of the state's pencil crop, requisite trance Into her home when she shot him. number for organisation. Considerable In- ' “ terest attaches to the election of presi dent. vice president and secretary, these being the offices that have not yet been decided on. Robert F. Maddox. Atlanta's new mayor, has already been selected as treasurer, and will lie formally elected to that office, end the same applies to I. M. Fleming, formerly southeastern agent of the Armour car lines, who will be elected manage.*. Tho president will be a man thorough ly equipped In a business way and ca- pablo of handling large operations. The meeting was to have been held on January 1, but was postponed because severs! of the members could not attend on that date. It will accordingly be held on the fifth. Tho work of pledging ship ments will not stop after organization, but will be pushed until at least 90 per cent of the state's peach shipments are pledged. , Some of the Growers. Following are some of the growers In cential and southwest Georgia, who are tnemberii of tho exchange: Macon—It. B. Small. J. M. Hunt. J. II. Hall Stewart Davis, F. C. Drew, M. Fel ton llatoher. It. L. Henry. Forsyth—Persons A Persons, C. A. En- il«n, T. J. * H. H. Hardin. C. ft. S. Jackson. Gray,—F. M. Stewart. R. H. ttonner. Round Oak—flam Itarron ft Hon, 8. A. Gordon, J. M. Hunt. Sam McCullough, Mrn. 8. II. Smith, W. H. Henderson. ijHMInboro-U D. Bsell, R. I* Henry, O. ^HoMnKhrokc-J. C. ft R. P. Cocke, p. Bln.rr. -'ll. J. McKinney. Rerneevllle—A. O. Murphejr, W. M. En- nl». J. R. Franklin, H. K. Hawklna. Pcr- >J1'« *. McCreary. Stafford ft Howard, Stafford ft Head, R. I,. Swalte. Rrynuhle—Hick. Hroe., Dr. J. W, Rog- ■«, a. T. Ruffin., D. 8. Monitor!, W. M. lueeelwhlte. w. E. Marshall, T. J. Hinton. It. H. Newsom, mm m Raymond A Ware Orchard .Co., W. J, Josey. iiagiry & Buy Orchards, W. V. m h* *. Montezuma— Kd. MeKenste, Mrs. E. J. Melds A Sen, J. L. Harrison, Atwater A I 111. M. Felton Hatcher. T. It. McKen- slf. Marshallvllle-R. B. Baldwin. L F, Murph. J. J. Murph A Bon. Hperry & Tim- berlske, E. J. Martin A Co.. F. J. Fred- •rick. D. B Frederick. J. V. Frederick J. \Y. Frederick, J. O. Booton. W, S. Sheppard. W. II. Itlee. M. fl. Ware. „JEort Valley—W. II. Harris. A. J. Ev- nns. J. If. Baird. J. II. Hale. O. M. Houser, If. A. Matthews. J. E. Troutman. G D. I Is r I ley, J. Frank Hartley. B. F. Ca Green, Delk Bros., E. M, Kkgan, J. n. and \V. O. Kinney. Phil Ogletree, 11, P. Swlnstm, C. H. With- Mr. D. F. Cochran has resigned his _ltlon on the county board of educa because of frequent absence from tho county. His successor will be elected by the grand Jury term of the court. He haa been on tho board but a few months, having been elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. J. ' Howell. . Mr. T. C. Mcthvln. who recently sold bis Interest In the Taylor-Mcthvln Com pany at Dexter to Dr. \V. B. Taylor, lias not yet found a new location. He Is tak ing time In which to da this. He Is a very successful business man and has mono money at Dexter. Recently the railroad warehouses Rents nnd Cad well were robbed and _ small amount of money each time was secured. Doth warehouses have been again entered, hut this time nothing was taken. The burglars seem to.be after money and finding none tbe nccond Tli Ml 1 ’ • ' ' Ibu.i; • i- ■■ MHt.- cl. A night or two ago two fm-m in.uses were destroyed by Arc. One was on tho plantation of Mr. B. B. Linder and tho other on tho plantation of Mr. K. J. Tarpley. Neither was Insured. The amount of loss in each esse was com paratively- small. In one Instance at least Incendiarism la believed.* Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Contain Mercury, os mercury will surely destroy tho sense of smell nnd completely derange the whole system when entering It through the mu cous surfaces. Such articles should never bo used except on prescriptions from re- putnble physician*. as th-* damage they will do is ten fold to tne good you car possibly derive, from them. Hall's Ca tarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Che- nty & Co.. Toledo. O.. contain.* no mer cury, and Is taken Internally, acting di rectly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure, be sure you get tne gen uine. It is taken Internally and made In Toledo. Ohio. / F. J. Cheney A Co. Testimonials fre<>. Toko Hall's Family Pills for constl- pstlon. day. January 6th, includes besides Ham Robert in th- *i; 1.• i.-i-. ,\i:-s ii. : on Ortnsbee, daughter of Hamilton Ormsbee, dramatic editor of the Brook lyn Eagle, Dave Bra ham. Jr.. Joseph Wilkes, Arthur Forbes. Robert.-Craig, GSorgo iB. M’ller, Geo. Merritt, Lydia Dickson Pauline Kbcrhard, Mabel Stoughton **nrt Bcssio H tldwln. ‘‘THE CAT AND THE FIDDLE.” An entertaining muaiitil trtfat It promised at the Grand on Thursday, January 7th, when "The Cat nnd the Fiddle” will bo presented. Tho organ isation Is said to bo one of the largest yet seen hare numbering forty people. The play Is new and up to tho second. It Is full of bright hits and the musi cal portion of superior character. The vnudovllle part is In the hands of some very good people nnd Includes tho famous Elmoro sisters. Blanche Rub ier. Elaine Frohman, Floreoco Willis. Chas. A. Sclton and many other cele brities. AT THE LYRIC. Tho strong shotv'at the Lyric this week is drawing good houses. Many have been heard to say that tho b ll excells anything that has been pre sented there this season; Today there will bo a complete change of program nnd those that have been thero can return assured of tee ing a new show by the -am.* .»j i.' ns the pcoplo are not changed but once a week. The matinees aro growing In popu larity with the ladles-and children and'many go there and see a good ■how and two reels of tho best mov ing pictures and enjoy a good rest aft er an afternoon’s shopping. Andy Rankin Is still pleasing every body with hla funny saying* and nov elty music. Bailey and Taylor, with their funny Jokes and fine songs aro receiving many compliments for their flue black- face work, and with each show they are growing more popular with the patrons of the house, t PRIZE AWARDED TO LATONION SCHOOL TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS BY STATE FEDERATION FOR BEST KEPT GROUNDS. EATOXTON, Go-, Dec. 10—The Gtate Federation of Women's Clubs has Just awarded the’r annual prize to the Union School of Putnam county, tho prize, a putse of twentx-flve dollars, awarded for the greatest Improvement In school grounds and also school build ings In Georgia. County School Com missioner W. C. Wright as Well as the school Is highly elated over the award at adding fresh laurels to Putnam's I flno school system. MV* Katie B. Snipes Is the teacher of the school, and has done a fine work since com- . Ing to the schools of Putnam. The I school Is located in one of the finest districts of the county, has a manual \ training department well equipped, and annually carries off prizes at tho coun ty fair. Mrs. Stephen N. Howard. Mrs. Stephen N. Howard was found dead In bed from heart failure at her home In this county, when the family aroso Monday for their dally work. | Mrs. Howard retired In her usual !.- 1th find h-r hi;<!<1> n flrath wan :i great shock to her famijjr. 8)iw Bad. • Irj-.ir*-ntIv h' < n lb ,id i-"iiif limo ;vh« n a member of tho family discovered her. Bh 0 I® survived by several children and relatives at Fltsgerald and Macon. Tho [fghoat and Inteng'tnt occurred from Central Church, near the home of the deceased. Burial of Mrs. Dance. Mrs. John L. Dance was buried yes terday from Harmony 'Churth. her death occurring the night before, after an Illness of' several months. Mrs. Dance was one of Putnam’s moot es timable women, and Is survived by a large family of children, all grown, among them Mr. John L. Dance, Jr., manager of McClura*s storo In'Atlan ta, and Mrs. Richard Paschal, of Buckhcad. Two of her sons are also residents of Mlsslssipp!. All were present at their mother's death. Christmas Tragedy. - Information has just been received In the city of a negro murder In the Scott neighborhood In north Putnam. Jeff Lawrence. In frolicking with a crowd of negroes, all boys, accidental ly shot one of the crowd, only graz'ng a portion of his left ear. A brother of tho negro shot, and also one of tho crowd frolicking, when he heard his brother yell that he was wounded, without waiting to see whether It was accidental or not, emptied his own pis tol Into the negro's head who had ac cidentally wounded his brother. Four shota wero fired, all Into tho back of the dead negro, Tom MlU'.rons’ head. Ho died Instantly and his slayer was captured and jailed the saino day. .Si HONORED BY U. S. GOVERNMENT i 2 ,«n“ HOLTRY '' to " 1 ' dtob “ d ’ ,1350 meof t ONE OF MACON’S BIG BANKS ♦ BLACK LABEL RYE, $15.00 per case. X EXPRESS PREPAID. X Other gt>od things at equally as attractive prices. X Complete line of Wines, Whiskies and Cordials—from X X the low priced up to the best. Send for price list. 4- t SAM WEICHSELBAUM & MACK, Inc. t T p n Bom 163. JACKSONVILLE, FLA. T* i of *♦* Asthma Sufferers Should Know This. Rmf 1 ! Honey and Tar £as rureu many eases of asthma that nere con- V. r- -1 Mr-. \.b>lj.h I’.u' t- Ing 701 West Third street, Davenport, Iowa, writes: "A severe cold contract ed twatra year# ago was neglected un til it finally grew Into asthma. The best medical skill available could not give me moro than temporary relief. Foley’s Honey and Tar was recom mended and one fifty cent bottlo en tirely cured mo of asthma which had been growing on me for twelve years. If I had taken it at tho start I would have been saved years of suffering.” H. J. Li mar A Co., neat’ Fourth Na tional Bank. LUMPKIN SOCIAL SET ENJOYS LEAP YEAR DANCE y Mr H- ^ hi* friends cl fully solicits the favors < ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦^♦♦♦♦♦♦XXX+X+XX+XXX- rOMSlKItCUIi NATIONAL DKSIG- NATKU AS THK THIRD GKX- KltAL DEPOSITORY FOR GOV- KIIXSIKST i;UXU8 IN GKORGIA. VICTORY WON FOlt MACON llY FINANCIERS — PROMINF.NT QBKAT CAMS I 'l l) IN SELECT- Central or Georgia Railway Co. DEPART FOB— SSvannsH sn<* Augiitls t4v*nn*h and Aug^itx Csvlwjton arv«l Estonte* Katseton »nd M.iipc®. vin* Athens M»<ll»en Athens and Msdipcn Atlanta. Cincinnati. CNr.ago Atlanta tOiais Eivsr) Atlanta and OHWln Atlanta and OHifm iv All.M. C Atlanta and tannm CalMinhuS and tlmbnsh* Calvmhvs and girm.»tqns Atheny and MeM#emsry Albany and hUnt»om#ry f 41. 3 ftJs'n 11 :tO«m 7.&t$>*n < DAILY. tBXCBWT bUNOAY. JOHN W. BLOK. N Y Currant kMvKi corr«ct»4 ts d«ts. D U'M PiMmgi A, Amertcus ARRIVE F ROM - .>11H Monlqo ING . AND SOUND HANK* 1X0 INSTITUTION. tho Interests of the government In Macon and adjacent territory wero sufficient to justify the authorities In putting Macon on the same foot ing In the matter as Atlanta or Sa vannah, but all such efforts failed until yeaterday. Macon financiers have been busy constantly trying to establish Ma con's Importance In the matter. The first news of the success of the movement came from Washing ton yesterday, when advices' were reeelTtd «.i>ing the Commercial Na- jtional Hank had been dcslgnattd n> Macon was on yesterday designst-11he tlmd general depo-ltocy for ed at the locAiton far one of the \ Georgia. This means that tho Com- thre*' general depo^ltorlea for thejniaiiv.il National is ffcthoriteil to I’nlted Staten gorbrument in Geor- handle all funds of tho government gl.i, and th* Uouot ,i - . on (erred on from th!' '••■lion, th. Commercial N.. mn.tl Hank I No bank MthoBt the proper ife- LUMPKIN*. Ga., Dec. SO—Tho most delightful dance since *67 was given Monday evening, December 28th, by the young ladles of Lumpkin to the young men of th© town and visitors. The affair which wound up the Christmas festivities, was known as tho Leap Year Dance, tho ladles act In- the gentlemen’s role throughout with remarkable success. Richardson Hal', where the dance was held, was decorated most beauti ful with mistletoe, holly and other "evergreens. Mlislc wag furnished by “Everett.’ Dr. and Mrs. A. Q, Cozart lead tho grand march. Punch wag served by Miss Addle McCalla and Miss Julia Slmpaon, other dainty refreshments were beautifully supplied. Among thoao present were Dr. and Mrs. A. G. Cosart. Mr. Q. M. Houn- our, Mrs. Adams; Mr. B. H. Rockwell, Mils Gussle Grimes, of Stewart coun- u ; Mr. J.-! \r«! M -- l*.»tt:« ! J «.»!!; Mr. B. Franklin Phillips. Miss Blanche Inin; Mr. Ben Mountain Everett, Miss Gene Ward; Mr. Rm Beall, Miss Mat- tlo Morton; Mr. Uomer Jessup, of Co lumbus, Miss Inez Hayes, of Meridian, Miss.; Mr. and Mrs. Carhart. Mr. Leo Coffin, of Stewart county; Mrs. W. E. Harrison, of Atlanta; Mr. F. T. Berg strom. of Jersey City. N. J., Miss Ade laide McCalla: Mr. and Mrs. Gil Rob croon, Mr. C. W. Fenn. of Union Springe, MIBB Cole Morton; Mr. H. M. Fenn. of Troy, Ala.. Miss Iola Everett Mr. Tom Hurts Miss Nell McCalla Mrs. Ball, of Columbus. Mr. John Trammell: Mr. and Mm. E. L. Car ter. Mr. and Mrs. M. H, Carter, of Tr« 1 : . A’..i.- Mr. and Mr-. Sam H-hII. Mr. Murray Barnumm, Miss Flor Morton; Ml*o Julia S mp.-on. Mrs. Jno. Butt, Miss Vlrgln’a Robertson. Marked for Death. •Three years ago I Va» 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.” say* Mrs. A. C. William.-, of Bac. Ky. “The first dose helped me and Improvement kept on until 1 had gained IS pounds In weight and my health woo fully restored.” This medicine holds the world’s healing re cent for coughs and colds and lunc and throat diseases. It prevents pneu monia. Bold under guarantee at drug -tores. 50c and. jl.M. Trial bottle free. mu and had the ,th h.tv« « r.«M tl rda fo i»d> of ft. 1 Grand Opera is Not Necessarily A Lot of Noise— —Neither is Clothes goodness measured by the width and wind of big advertisements. This week we are showing a lot of speciul value Suits—in English Homespuns—Cheviots—nnd Velours— either single or double breasted. They are a finely tailored lot—some of them the equal of what you have been used to paying $20.00 to $25.00 for. Showing in cast window—and priced— $10-$12'50—$15—$18. In Selecting Your Bank give careful attention to tho stability of tho bank and its willingness to co-operatc with patrons In the development of their business. Our customers value and “bank on” our willingness and ability to assist them In every way consistent with safe, sound banking. Wheth er their account be large or small we appreciate their patronage. This makes for a mutually satisfactory and profitable arrangement and for the future well-bcdng of both bank and patron. We shall be pleased to have you open an account with us. Commercial National Bank W. P. WIIEELER. Asst, to Pres. J. J.- COBB. Vice Pres. E. N. LEWIS, Cashier. Gifts That Will Be Appreciated Your present should possess quality, beauty and at the same time .bo serviceable. Wo have a line of goods which possess both. Our stock la complete in.VArlety, style and usefulness. Make your selec tion now* while tho stock Is unbroken. W. W. Williams Co. S-H-H-H-FH-H-H-H-i 10 % DISCOUNT We offer to our customers a ten per cent discount on all framed pictures. We have the largest stock in Middle Georgia. Nothing so appropriate for Now Year present. W. LAMAR WILLIAMS, Hardeman Bldg., Cotton Ave.—Phone 58. At All Good Dealers 5c m im\ tic Amincui Moves Forward. AMWCCir Qa, Dec* S#—Remalt able advancement along material tin- and .nt of nunufacturln enterprises marked tha currant yasr Is Amertcus. The investment of capita In rntarprloea and public bull-' agi w rlus'f* of residence* and bos'nr > MOUNT VERNON PURE RYE. Quarts $ '4.50 1 Gallon Jug .... ..$ 4.09 Quarts $ 8.75 2 Gallon Jug .... ..$ 7.75 Quarts $12.50 3 Gallon Jug .... ..$10.50 WEICHSELBAUM'S OLD CORN Quarts $ 3.50 1 Gallon Jug .... ..$ 3. -) Quarts $ G.60 2 Gallon Jug .... . .$ 5.60 Quarts $ 9.25 3 Gallon Jng .... . .$ 8.2» Ur nu M r. Imitators Flatter.. If you want the real genuine and only drink that stands the test, drink Bottled Sam & Ed Weichselbaum P. 0. Box No. 55. 610 Market St. Chattanooga, Tenn Phone No. 820. EXPRESS PREPAID ON ABOVE I for fail I‘ritv l.i.-t. \nur onln> for Cliri-tmn-; now, before the Wt> catry a complete line of line Wine* an<l NVhi»- i :t 1 1 the leading bnunl* of litter. H-l-H-i-i-H-+-H B-t-H-H-H HtWtH-H » >+«»« HH