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About The Augusta daily herald. (Augusta, Ga.) 1908-1914 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 9, 1909)
TEN "DEATH 10 AMERICANS" WAS ORDER 01 ZELAYA Over a Month Aro the Nicaraguan President Ordered His Officers to Shoot Americans Fight ing in Rebel Army. NEW ORLEANS.—A cable from * riama says: “Death to Americans** i> th« order issu'd to the army by President Zelaya Postive Informa li n has been received here that more than n month ago Zelaya issued in structions to his military commanders to shoot every American caught fight ing in the army of the revolutionists. Some of Zelaya's military officers protested against the order, and warn ed him that trouble with the United States would result. The gunboat Vicksburg which Tins been stationed at Oorinto ever since the Nicaraguan trouble assumed acute stage has ben reinforced. There are now four American warships In the Corlnto harbor. carolinT ci WAS ASSAULTED B! NEGRO BRUTE Special to The Herald. COLUMBIA, 8. C. Mrs. Almu Ayers, daughter of ex-county treas urer Campbell, hud a frightful experi ence with a negro she found In her bedroom at k o'clock Thursday morn ing, She tried to hold him and he assaulted her with a pair of shoes, knocking her down, lit dragged her down a flight of etulrs and escaped barefooted on a bicycle. The negro was Identified as Knug Dillon, well known to tho police. * . ITr - Only 11 more days to pay State and County Taxes. Dear Bantu Clause. It Im most time for you to come again. 1 want a chain for my locket a pair of rubbers a pair of gloves and a nice umbrella some fire works and a lots of fruit and nuts. I want ask for any thing more, (live Mrs. Santa my love. Your little friend MINNIE HAMILTON, 1(39 McDonald Street. HUINTER’i* Big reductions in Furs and other comfortable things for cold weather. Visitors to the city will receive a hearty welcome to our store. Yesterday’s express added to our already extensive stock of Furs and we are splendidly ready for hol iday trading. We present herewith some attractive offerings, but a visit to the store will disclose some of the most seasonable selections ever seen in Augusta. Among other things may be mentioned: // t •' "V ;• :I\ /i ' ylf w > ■.*' M f % ..v § w ' ! f s . v* ? R. L. HUNTER DRV GOODS CO. 806 Broad St. METHODISTS MEET CHARLESTON NEXT Baptist Convention in Session in Anderson Sent Greetings To Methodist Conference. (By C. W. Hunt.) ABBEVILLE, 8. ('. The second days’ session of the Methodist con ference was called to order at 10 .o’clock by Bishop Wilson. Rev. J. B. Wilson conduct in* the religious exer cises. C Hodges and W. 1.. Gray, lay delegates were substituted for R. B. Uushton and .1. F. McKelvy. A telegram from the Baptist state eonvention sending greetings was read and response sent. Dr. Walling introduced a resolution of memorial to the general confer ence asking that no bishop he elected except by two-thirds vote. Bishop Wilson said it was a dan genius thing uh two-thirds could hold up a general conference till they elect ed their man. This went to the prop er committet. Ronald A. Rouse was discontinued on account of ill health. The classes of the second, third and fourth years were advanced and made their reports. The credentials of Paul A. Sever uiilv, a local preacher of Florence district, were surrendered to the con ference. The first hullo! for the delegates to the general conference was taken, re sulting In the election of C. C. Foath erslone, G. Hodges and H. P. Williams as lay delegates. The section (if the next, place of meeting caused a lively lilt, between the friends of Hennettsvllle and Char leston, the vote being 112 to 112. Later Charleston won by 126 to 124. The tmnlsterial delegates have not y< t been announced. SANCHEZ ON HIS WAY TO SAVANNAH Man Who Spent Bible Class Money and Bor rowed Pastor’s Watch is in Charge of Officer. Special to The. Herald. HA VANN AH. Oft. Juan Sanchez. tho young Spaniard, who has ben under nr- HUNIER’S Poor Boy a Musical Genius I , ,' , , L f jogmA mam* g w' m pipt k s**3 W%3 : Fredrick Cohen, a In.d ton years old, son of a poor tailor who is con sider'd such a musical predigy that his friends in New York have start ed a movement to interest some wealthy mail or woman, of his race, to give him a musical education. r<-at fop two w(»ka or more In Now York charg' d witn violating the laws of Georgia 1h expected to reach the city Thursday afternoon from Buffalo In company of deputy .sheriff McKay, who went for him. Sanchez while, ostensibly ares ted for stealing a book is really wanted for an extensive theft from the Southern Express company by whom lie ve.M on* . cmplycd. 11. will be given a speedy trial here. Sanchez is said to be a crook with a pretty hard record. Among the money lie is alleged to have stolen here was a few dollars given him by the Bible (Mags of the Duffy Baptist church, to buy hymn books with. He also bor rowed the pastor's watch, but has never thought to return it. JUDGE ROAN HUES AUGUSTA IIERI ICR AmnriK the representative arrivals In Augusta Wednesday night was Judge C. HUNTER’S fur Pieces from $3.50 to $7.50. Fur Coats, $50.00 to $150.00. Blankets, Comforts. Neckwear, put up one in a box, 25c up to $1.50 each. Table Linens, Napkins, Doylies, Towels, Linen Squares. Linen Scarfs, Feather IVI uffs and Boas, at Cost. Scalloped Towels, $2.50, $3.50, $4.00 and $6.00 dozen. Auto Veils, Silk Hose, SI.OO, $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50. New lot on sale. Men’s Half Host*, put up in Xmas boxes, $1.50 and $2.00 box. Men’s Silk Hose, $1.50 pair. Billikens, SI.OO, $1.50, $2.00. Lions, 25c, 50c and SI.OO. __ ======= Umbrellas, new lot on sale. Silk Petticoat s,ss.oo. in black and the new shades. linehiuas, Muslin Underwear, hand em broidered. .jet collars, jet ornaments. THE AUGUSTA HER AED, AUGUSTA, GA. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEET FRIDAY NIGHT The annual meeting of Patrick Walsh j Council, Knights of Columbus will be j held Friday night in the council rooms, j ! K' ports of officers for the work of the j t year will be read and officers elect- j d for the ensuing year. A lively con- j expected for some of the posl- j -I and a meeting of the full member- i ; i- urged by Grand Knight Nixon. COLUMBIA MAN DROPPED DEAD -i - ififil to The Herald. COLUMBIA, S. C.—Mr. Braddy, in-j . ntor of a computing scales and roprietor of a small meat market on back street, dropped dead of heart - e ase In J. Wilson Gibbes’ store r,, ur»day. T. Roan, of Douglas. When interviewed by a representative Of The Herald Thursday morning, he was very much enthused with the formal opening of the Georgia and Florida Judge Roan stated that the people of Doughis liked Augusta and that it was the preferred trading centre of that sec tion. "The opening of the new road means much to the city and much to Douglas and the territory along the line. W'e expect the growth of the country down our way to be very rapid from now on. The new line will be a feeder for Augusta and it will certainly grow, Every Indication Is that the territory traversed by the Georgia and Florida will develop into the garden spot of Georgia, which will of course be the garden spot of the South. We all feel very kindly toward Augusta and Its people, and we are glad that the new road hits put us in touch with them." ■ • ; _ t Stuart's Buchu and Juniper is the most reliable remedy known for kid ney and bladder trouble. SI.OO all druggists. . t UIN ri£R’S MULLARKY & SULLIVAN CO. Let Your Christmas Gifts Be Useful and Lasting. We have the most practical things that have the intrinsic worth, si* c u are the most sensible, the pleasure they give is lasting. Search where yVa will, you will not find a more complete stock of Dry Goods of the Holiday Sort, in every sense of the word, than right here. Ladies’ Ready=to=Wear We continue th e reductions in our Suits. Offering still greater values in stylish models. The in ducements are extraordinary. An exhibit of wonderfully strong values for tomorrow is to b e found in this great reduction sale. Our entire stock of choice and distinctive suits are included in all the desirable fabrics and shades, workmanship of the best, materials represent the choicest of th e season. $16.50 Ladies’ Suits, all styles and g colors now at 45 UU $25.00 Ladie’s all styles and C 1 Ci colors now at »pi V.xjlJ $30.00 Ladies’ Suits, all styles and A A colors now at Anticipate your needs and buy heavily from these big bargains. Now that cold weather is here, you’ll be needing warm wearing apparel. We hav e cut the prices deep—the first big break of the sason. Long Coats STYLISH MODELS, STANDARD BEAVERS AND BROADCLOTH, IN ALL THE GOOD rf* « SHADES, $15.00, $16.50, $17.50, NOW ALL AT ONE PRICE Vp J ,OU Misses’ Cloaks Below Cost A CLEARANCE OF THIS ENTIRE STOCK. NONE RESERVED. SIZES FROM 4 TO 14 YEARS ALL SHAPES, STYLES AND COLORS. $3.50 Cloaks $2.00 $5.00 Cloaks $3.00 SB.OO and SIO.OO Cloaks at $5.00 New reduction takes place t° morrow - Come and get selection from full stock of sizes and colors. Styles best ever shown in Augusta. ALL $25.00 STYLES, d?| Tl CA NOW JfIX.OU SILK DRESSES AND ONE-PIECE SILK SUITS, IN A SALE THAT WILL MAKE QUICK WORK OF THEM. HERE THEY GO: $25.00 Silk Suits .at $17.50 $39.00 Silk Suits $25.00 Christmas Handkerchief Exhibition One can’t make any mistake as to the gift quality of our Handkerchiefs. Come and see how beauti ful they are. We doubt if any one can wholly understand how surprising gift-like these Handkerchiefs can really be until she has seen these choice styles. Many exceptionally valuable kinds enrich this display. 500 dozen Children’s Colored Picture Handkerchiefs, special to for ut Ladies’ White H. S. 5c Cotton Hand- -y kerchiefs, at Ladies’ all pure Linen Sheer Handker- p~ chiefs, at DC Ladies’ 10c Fancy Colored Border Hand kerchiefs, embroidery corners, at DC Ladies’ Imported Irish Linen Handkerchiefs, sheer and medium weight, worth 15c, now 10c, 3 for 250, or dozen »pi 25 styles Ladies’ Handkerchiefs, embroidered, lace edge, wide open hemstitched, cross g bar and plaids, special at DC 250 dozen importer's assortment Lace and Em broidered Handkerchiefs, excellent |/a 25c and 19c Handkerchiefs, Val lace edge and in serting, cornered and scalloped embroidery Hand kerchiefs from Switzerland. | All Linen Hand Embroidered Handkerchiefs, fine, new r , dainty designs, others with lace ~ Lace and Hand Embroidered Handkerchiefs, fine sheer linen lawn, largest assortment In the city, at 50c, 75c, sl, $1.25 $1.50, $2 Each Children’s Christmas Handkerchiefs, in fancy Dutch and Kris Kringle colored boxes, 3 in a box, white and colored borders, 1,000 boxes to < g-,, sell, at box Many Came from Graymont and Summitt From Graymout, and Summit the following were among th e excursion, ists of the Georgia and Florida: G. W. Roberts, Graymont; P. S. Brog don. Summit; J. E. Cowart, A. P. Deal, J. A. Watson, M. R. Gregory, R. L. Lamb, Mrs. Mary Lamb, Miss Alene Lamb, S. Lamb, L. L. Dickell, A. L. Turner, all of Summit; Mrs. Nita Bell Coleman Mrs. J. C. Fletcher, !E. T. Coleman and Dr. V. E. Franklin, (if Graymont; Mrs. Maud Roundtree, I.T I. Davis, L. H. Brown, A. W. |Brown, S. L. Lamb, C. A. Cowart, B. Slielder, J. Leonard Roundtree, all lot Summit; Mrs. Ritter, James Dur den, Miss Jennie Over street, of Gray mont; J. Hooks, J. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Lamb, of Summit; C. B. QDUELtS VISITORS Among the prominent citizns in the city from Douglas are the following: W. R. Fier, editor of the Douglas En terprise; G. P. Spear, E. M. Lewis, A. E. Reeves. H. Kirkiand, J. T. Bar ringer, J. H. Gaskin, Lewis Levin, Mr. and inrs. W. B. Key, W. A. Wal ker, roadmaster of the Georgia and Florida; J. E. Mat.this, F. L. Sweat and wife, Mrs. A. L. Tanner, N. F. Goodyear, J. J. Rogers. L. Rosen berg; E. Lott, Daniel Gaskin, G. T. King, C. O. Duval, Col. J R. Mc- Donell W. C. Chandler, Melvin Tan ner. J' P. Sapp, F. L. Appleby, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Coleman. J. T Da vis J. H. Petterson, J. S. Lott, I!. F. HoJzendorff, Lester Vickers; A. M. 1 Bagley John Rowther, Jacob Prayer, E. L. ’Vickers, T. P. Spells, J. F. Lewis. B. H. Petterson; D. Reggell, j H. Gaskin, G. T. King and wife; Mrs. John M. Hall, J. W. Douglas. G. Wash Lott and wife, W. B. Rob erts. Among the prominent citizens from Vldalia that came up on the Georgia and Florida train were. W. J. San ders. M. H. Mclntyre, 1. P. Crutch field! H B. Grahan, C. S Meadows. F. W. Edwardby A. E. Smith, J. M. Rroxton, J. M Hursey, Deny Dur den, W. J. Deloach, D. P, Averitt. Wool One Piece Dresses Norris, Z. W. Roberts, of Graymont; H. G. Peebles. John M. Jordan, A. W Bigers, A. Deal, W. A. Stradley, J. A. Watson, J. R. Gregory, of Sum mit; E. D, Coleman, Jr., Mrs. Ada Bell Coleman of Graymont; L. H. Brown, J. R.’ Davis, C. A. Howard, L. Ormond, of Summit; J. A. Jones, president of the Bank of Summit, and W. P. Redding, of Summit; C. D. Rowther, A. O. Johnson, A. A. Gray bill L. G. Roberts, of Graymont; H. D. Brown, F. B, Browm, E. W. Da- GET ACQUAINTED ... WITH ... JOHN J. MILLER & CO'S. FAMOUS HAVANA GIGARS The Greatest Cigar in the world for five'Cents JNO.J. MILLER & CO. Under the Albion Hotel. $39.00 Ladies’ Suits, all styles and A A colors now at JIaV.UU $45.00 Ladies’ Suits, all styles and d? colors now at ,pOi3.UU $50.00 Ladies’ Suits, all styles and C '2'7 CA colors now at 450/,51/ ALL $12.50 STYLES, nj s NOW 4)0. yo Ardinnes Convent Embroidered Handkerchiefs, edged with narrow Algerian Lace on c plaid linen grounds, at X*5C MEN’S HANDKERCHIEFS. White and Colored H. S. Handkerchiefs, good qual ity for holiday giving, 50c dozen, or each 3C Men’s fine Cambric H. S. Handkerchiefs, full size, white and colored borders, new choice * /\ patterns, SI.OO dozen, each 11/C Men’s Pure Linen H. S. Handkerchiefs, j Men’s Pure Linen H. S. Handkerchiefs, | /-v two W'eights, light and medium, at ......... IBC Men’s 25c All Linen Sheer Handkerchiefs, |rx a leader, at . IVC JAPANESE WASH SILK HANDKERCHIEFS AND MUFFLERS. At 25c White Silk Handkerchiefs colored borders and colored centers, pretty designs, ap full size, at .^5^C Large size lie’s Silk H. S. Handkerchiefs, differ ent width hems, washable, g»j~k ~ only DUv Large H. S. Japanese Handkerchiefs and Muf flers, fine, soft silk, at 75c, 90c Men’s 50c Holiday Silk Four-in-Hands. light and dark colors, until Xmas, special 25C Men’s High Class Cravats, exquisite holiday col orings, worth 75c and SI.OO. now 50c vis. B. F. Eckles, W. J. Brinson, J. I. Anderson and Mrs. Ora Anderson, all of Summit. GUESTS ARE INVITED TO COTTON EXCHANGE Among the special . committee that went to Millen to meet the Georgia and Florida special were representatives of the Cotton Exchange who were provided with invitations to the visitors to make use of Cotton Exchange while they were in the city. These invitatons were neat ly prnted on a card, and were given to every one of the excursionists. D
