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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
PROGRAM FOR TODAY
AT'THE BAZAR
Dinner Will be Served
II to z D. m.

This morning the city hall will be
opened for the Americas Hospital
Bazaar at O'Clock. The ladies have
worked zealously to please all, and
thus aid in the laudable opportunity
of helping suffering humanity.
They earnestly solicit the patron
age of all; and fully appreciate the
help accorded us by the business mer
heretofore, and assure them every dol
lar so worthily bestowed, will be just,
ly applied.
Dinner will be served today from
II to 2 o'clock.
At 3 o'clock, the grand procession
of embryo Kings and Queens, will
reach the city hall, but who can pass
through the ordeal of giving the
blue ribbon to the fairest or hand
soonest baby in the world
Tonight at Z 80 o'clock, p. M, sup
per will be served for all.
. At o'clock Prof. Mcneil, assisted
by the orchestra, will give a concert
This needs no other advertisement
than the announcement that Prof
Mcneil is the director.
Immediately after these refresh
ments of all kinds will be served in
the dining room.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
REGRET AT HIS DEPARTURE

With general regret Amerieus will
view the departure Of Rev. ]. P Ward
law, pastor of the First Methodist
church, whose four years of service
with his congregation, the limit under
the laws Of his church. have closed
Not only to the hearts of his own
membership has he endeared himself,
but in the whole community he occu-
pies an enviable position.
AS a pastor, his sermons were ear
nest and eloquent. so that he always
drew a good share of the floating"
church attendants to his church on
Sunday.
Happily combined with his ability
along strictly pastoral lines, Dr..
Wardlaw has an even more wide
spread reputation as a fnancier. Very,
very few ministers would have been
able to accomplish what he has
achieved in the building of the new
church, which was dedicated Sunday
In fact, so recognized is his ability
along that line that some of the world
ly-minded have at times been wont
to fabricate good-humored jokes on
the prowess of DR.. Wardlaw as col
lector of the coin for his church.
To whatever field DIR. Wardlaw is
sent, the congregation will be most
fortunate in many ways. His new
church,-whicheyer is assigned to
him at the Conference at Brunswick
this weeks to be congratulated.
They will have drawn a prize"
In his assigned field the good wishes
of the people of Americus will follow
DIR. Wardlaw The monument which
he has left here will be forever con
nected inseparably with his name and
the years of his pastorate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
GARD CLUBS GAN STIR
NO LIQUOR IN PUNCH
If Minors Are to Partake
of 1t.

1t is as much a crime, under the
law, to serve punch, or champagne.
to minors at a reception or a card
party, as to supply it to them direct
from saloon, and any one SO doing is
guilty of breaking the law, and sub
ject to Indictment
1t was thus Judge u. A. Littleiohn
charged the grand jury in the superior
court yesterday morning, that por-
ton of his very able charge creating
quite a mild sensation.
And this sensation spread with
the rapidity Of a Marconi wireless
message to the social realms, where
bridge whist is the national game
and receptions are being mapped out
for the forthcoming holidays.
1t created a stir among societys de-
voices, for fact.
Judge Littlejohn's position as re-
CARDS temperance, and the rigid en-
forcement of all laws, are we'll known.
The law, he holds, is no respector of
persons, and those who violate it.
no matter how high the social posi-
ton occupied, are amenable thereto
And when he told the grand jury
yesterday to indict all who violate
the laws, and especially the liquor
laws, he meant what he said.
While punch is served at numerous
card parties and receptions here
fruit is the chief component and
wine is used but little if at all, al
though there may be occasions where
in the strict letter of the law may
be violated to an extent
If this be true the charge delivered
by His Honor yesterday may have a
deterrent effect, and IN future Adams
ale rather than the product of La
Belle France constitute the exhilerant
liquid dispensed at the reception and
the card club.
In the meantime society is all agog
over the situation as the grand jury
sits up and takes notice. The offering
of prizes, may be considered under
the ban as form of gambling
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26

Locked up within the breast of
Mr.. Thompson, assistant to the presi-
dent of the Southern Railway, is a
secret known only to him and Chair
man McLendon, of the Georgia Rail-
road Commission. The secret is in
regard to mysterious punishment
for offending railroads who do not
hop when the commission cracks its
whip. Mr. Thompson, though a rail-
road man, has been selected as press
agent of the commission on this
weighty point, but refuses to unbosom
himself. In the meantime other rail-
roads are being good" and this may
result in the awful secret forever
remaining a secret. The Spanish in
QUESTION was pulled off too soon tc
have the advantage of modern meth
DDS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26

A question containing 1900 words
ic to be used in proving the insanity
Of Mrs. Anne Bradley, on trial for
murder at Washington Somebody
ought to be fit for the bug house" af-
ter a question like that.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26

Advocates of a parcels post by the
government lay stress on the fact
that John Wanamaker, when he was
Postmaster General, favored such a
thing. When it is considered that
Wanamaker has about the biggest de-
partment store in the world, it is not
surprising that he was heartily in
favor of the scheme.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
Farms As Bank Security

ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 25.-(SpeciaD
Edwin sP Ansley, of this city, has
asked President Roosevelt to allow
farm lands to be used as security for
loans by national banks. He says
that this step would protect the farm
er from manipulation of his product
by spectators.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26

The Columbus Enquirer-Snn on
Sunday issued a handsome trade edi-
ton of go pages, this being the lar
gest paper ever issued in that city.
In its pages are presented the various
advantages and multiform activities
of the city The splendid advertising
patronage accorded the issue speaks
well for the enterprise of that city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26

For the first time in history, eggs
are being imported from England.
This may be intended merely as a
warning to members of the theatrical
profession.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26

Chairman Taggart is quoted as
saying that the candidate, platform
and campaign of the Democrats have
all been arranged. Probably the bit
of sarcasm will pass over the head
of Bryan
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26

cries of this church with me and have
frequently spoken of the liberality of
the people Of Americas in building
such a house for the worship of God.
BY the building Of such a temple, you
have made possible the saving of
souls which otherwise would have
been damned.
And | say to you do not fail to get
the benefit which comes from your
giving. This temple will be multi
piled into many more temples This
transmutation Of gold into divine re-
alties gives you a place of acceptance
as a coworker with God, and this is
the most beautiful aspect of the case.
Gods blessings upon you and your
household"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26

Something unique in authorship is
about to be attempted under the di-
rection of a large publishing house
Twelve well known authors are to
each write a chapter of a novel. The
book might be named THE Hodge
Podge"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26

In New Orleans papers headline
is the statement big Delegation Co
ing to Wash" That such an incident
should be worthy of special notice is
rather remarkable when there is so
much water at hand
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26

6ompers carried by storm the Fed
Grafton Of Labor and was triumph
antlT reelected as its President. His
enemies made a considerable stir be-
fore the convention but failed to
make good al the critical time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26

Cheerful idiots who flung rice at a
bridal couple landed some of the GER
cal in the bridegroom's ear, from
which he almost lost his hearing. But
no wedding can be complete without
the shower Of rice and old shoes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26

Prices are falling. 1t is announced
that radium can now be made for
S1,000,000 an ounce. instead of three
times that sum, which has been the
current quotation Consumers of rad
ium will no doubt be rejoiced at the
heavy cut
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
Formally Dedicated.

The church was then formally CIV
en- to the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, and accepted by Bishop At
kins in the name of the church. The
impressive dedication services of the
church were then read, and prayer
offered
At night Presiding Elder tombstone
of the Americas district, conducted
the services.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
Americus, Ga, Nov. 26. 1907.

Taft as a candidate for President
has been boycotted by the Federation
of Labor. AS a walking delegate, Taft
would not be a success.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26

A home without children is a gar
den. without fiowers.-Bishop Spald-
ing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
Raised Over $1,000.

At the close of the sermon DR..
Wardlaw announced that there was
yet to be collected on the church a
deficit of $1,245.45, and called for SUBJ
scriptions. A number of responses
of 500 were made, and from that sum
down to S. they were received. Fin
ally all was raised except a little over
500, which was contributed by one
of the members and Dr. Wardlaw an
nounced that the church was freed
from debt.
had rather take up a collection
from these people than any people l
ever saw" said DR.. Wardlaw He al
so referred to remark made by a
preacher at a recent Conference to the
effect that if he was not removed
from Americas he would have the
members contribute all their money
to the church. He denied that there
was any danger of this, and praised
the congregation for their liberality.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
Synagogue and Church

The next step in the development
of the Divine idea was the synagogue,
and after that came the Christian
church. The Christian church now
stands for religion just as solidly as
the school stands for education, said
the speaker or the banks stand for
banking. Whoever contributes to
the building of such an institution
transfers a parf of his substance to
God. The man who puts dollar in
to a church makes that dollar immor-
tai. The conditions are provided
whereby man shall be made acquaint-
ed with God. This money becomes in
sense an actual immortal realty.
Heap not up treasures upon earth.
Become a stockholder with the Intin-
lite. Go build churches, aid the faith
erless and motherless, help widow
and orphan.
BY contributing to the building of
this church, or any church, you will
make possible train of influence, and
the credit will lie at the feet of the
man who made it possible. And dis
credit lies at the feet of men who neg
lect to help humanity through the
building of a church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
THE TIMES RECORDER
DAILY AND WEEKLY
The Times Recorder is the

Official Organ of the City of Americas
Official Organ of Sumter County.
Official Organ of Webster County.
Official Organ of Railroad Commits
sion of Georgia for the Bird Congress
sional District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:

SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
Daily, one. year. :. ;. $500
Daily, one month =. . .. =. soc
Weekly, one year >. :. .. 81 90
Weekly, six months . =. soc
Address all letters and make remit
lance payable to
THE TIMES-RECORDER,
Americas, Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
Compliments Americas Church.

"This is truly one of the loveliest
church buildings | have ever seen.
was here year or more ago, and
since that time l have carried mem
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
NE THODISI CHURCH
WAS DEDICATED
Large Audience to Hear
Bishop Atkins.

III tll6 III GOCllCG Vi Il COnSl CSdjlOli
which filled the spacious auditorium,
and overfoWed far into the galleries,
the First Methodist Church was ded-
icated yesterday morning. The ded-
icatory sermon was preached by
Bishop James Atkins, of Nashville,
Tenn, who at its conclusion formally
accepted the tender of the building
to the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South. A feature Of the service was
the raising of the balance due on the
church, which was done by the pas
tor, Rev. j. P. WardlaW, in a short
time
One of the happiest dreams of my
life is now coming to pass said Dr.
Wardlaw, and then he introduced
Bishop Atkins, who after expressing
his pleasure at being present, an
nounced for his text Luke 4 44:
And he preached in the synagogue
of Galilee."
Evolution OF Worship Place
The speaker discussed the evolu-
ton Of the worship place of God from
the open forest to the finished church,
such as the one he was about to ded-
icate. In early times the open cano-
Ply of the Heavens was the covering
and the bare earth the floor
Then came the Temple of which
God drew the plans and designated
the material. Everybody contributed
to the building while I am no pol
itician," said the speaker" the Bible
is the most divinely Democratic book
ever written. The building of the
Temple was carried on so that no one
had an excuse for failing to contrib
tribute except that they just didn t
want to-"
But there came a time when the
Tabernacle did not serve the purpose
of the Children of Israel So another
revelation came to build the great
temple at Jerusalem. This was the
greatest of all, and typified the ma
tional unification. I'm every church
there is holy of Holes" declared
DR.. Atkins, (which man must re-
gard with reverence. | have seen
people come into the House of God
wearing their hats until they were
half way down the aisle, | am as far
from worshiping stone, wood or ma
terial as anybody, but there is some
| thing reverential and wonderful in
the fact that God asks from man and
accepts, place for His residence.
cannot come six feet in that door
with my hat on, even when the
church is empty of people Any man
who destroys reverence in the young
for their elders and sacred things is
deliberately undermining our civiliz-
alton. The Holy of Holes will be the
saving salt. May it abide forever"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-03-01
w. A. PRATER. Co. Agent.
A. ELGAs, Supt. of Poor.
O. Nj. VAUGHN, Supt. of Poor
DAVID ANpERsoN. Probate IN

The committee apportionment submitted their report
which of Supervisor Gau seconded by Supervi-
sor Danneffel, accepted and adopted.
committee apporonment would submit the fol-
lowing report and move its adoption:
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A. D. CONWAY,
GEO. ]. DANNEFFEL. Committee
JOHN MCALPINE,
GEO. T. WABER,
Moved by Supervisor Diman and seconded by Superv-
Conway superintendent of the poor
county school examiners be post
poned until tomorrow s. hour fixed in the
heretofore adopted to-wit: 2:3Op Motion carried
Moved by Supervisor Wiggins seconded by Supervisor
Waber of $4,000 assessed to L. A. Mack be
roll of Bloomingdale, the
having twice assessed in Boomngdae and
Pine Grove. Motion carried.
On motion Supervisor Brown by Supervisor
Diman Supervisor snobbe authorized to strike from
the roll of the Sd ward of the city of South Haven
the of 81 900 assessed to E. D. Fuller.
The county drain commissioner submitted his annual
port which, motion of Supervisor Dman, seconded by
Supervisor Cleveland duly referred the
committee drains which said report was as follows:
ANNUAL REPORT OF COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONERS.
To Honorable Board of Supervisors:
Gentlemen:-In compliance with the provisions
such and provided have honor sub
NIT my annual report county drain commissioner of the
said county of Van Buren, covering the period from the 9Th
day October A d. 1905 the 9th day of October A. d.
1906.
The following named drains unfinished and have
been finished by
Section Nine and Black River, Eagle Lake Extension,
Lake Cheeseman Pitcher Lockman John Gault Spice
Bush Clinton Lake, Alden Crawford, McGregor
Carpenter.
ed and completed by me during the year. to-wit:
Potter Extension of Arlington, Hink1ey of Paw Paw
and Dillon Osborn Extension, Red Kun, Stanley
tension Earl Lake Lamphear and Heath Rawson Robbins
Kabe of Hartford Base Line
Trow bridge Blasde and Lane Arlington
The following named drains begun by me
during the and only partly completed o-wit
Four County Drains, Porter township: Brandy wine
Lake Waverly Amena Pine Townships Squiers
DRAIN Geneva Brandywine Creek, Waverly, Boomngdae
Pine Grove and Almena townships; Howe drain,
townships Decker Arlington township; Branch
Covert township and Watervet; Cranberry Bangor
Ship Briggs Covert township; Prospect
Vaeau of Wavery and Bloomingdale; Shoudy Hamilton
townships Colburn of Waverly township; Bear Lake
lumba township; Langdon of Aringon Moon Allen of
Wavery and Paw Paw; Carg branch and Branch
by drain Lane and Griffin of Bloomngdale; Bangor
and Covert; Merriman of Bangor.
The following named drains have been applied for
established, during the for the given
each instance, to-wit:
Nutting drain, Bangor Brown and Lindsey, Decatur
and Paw Paw Townships Gates drain, branch
Extension Houseknecht; Richmond of Paw Paw townships
Todd drain of Pine Grove Amena Townships
of Wavery Abbott Extension of Geneva Olcott
townships Wilkinson of Hartford and Bangor; Buerfeld
Extension of wavery Arngton Van drain,
Bangor and Hartford townships; Gleason DRAIN
| township.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-03-01

Number in ai1-mae, female IS
Number of above who under 10 years of age
Prisoners detained for trial, have been held jail
the following number of days each John CRANE,
112 Frank Cuba, 40; John Coughman 81 John
Mitchell, o. Henry Wolf, %.
III. Number usually confined in by day; in
corridor, Is.
Number usually confined in a night; ,.
". Employment. None.
". Condition of building. Good
halls.
80 closets
VI. What distinction, if any, is made in the
prisoners between those only
ing sentence etc?) Kept separate
VII. Are prisoners under 10 years of age any time,
day night, permitted minge with associate with
prisoners in violation of Section $685. Compiled
1897? No.
Will Are prisoners arrested civil process kept in
and distinct from held criminal
charge conviction land pretense put
kept in the room, required by Section 1854
piled Laws 1872 Yes.
TX. Are male and female prisoners confined in separate
required by Section 1O535, Compiled Laws 1897?
Yes.
X Is there proper jail record kept and is it kept
properly posted and does comply with Section 1880
piled 1897? Yes.
XII What ifany evils either in construction
agement jail found Everything excel
lent shape.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-03-01
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Board Of Supervisors
OF
VAN BUREN, COUNTY, MICHIGAN

VAN BUREN, COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
Ogense Male. Female Whole No.
Local option law ------.------
Statutory rape---------------
Drunk and disorderly- 90 on
Larceny ----.-------------.---
Assault an battery
Non-support- -----------------
Assault with murder
Assault with intent to do great
bodily harm
Burglary .-------------------
H. There are n Jail, detained for trial--- o
9 serving sentence -------- 70
awaiting sentence
awaiting commitment
Number now in jail-male 3D. female 0; total 81
Number of who under 10 years OF age
Prisoners detained for trial have been held in jail
the following number of days EACH Boyd, ll2;
Alerton %; Brown 81; Waltz TO- Nixon, IA;
Pierce, 10
Prisoners awaiting commitment have been held since
sentence following number ofdays each None
III. Number usually confined in by day, IN
corridor,
Number usually confined n at night, l;
sometimes 2.
w. Employment. None.
". Condition of bedding. Excellent
halls.
closets. -
vi. distinction, if any, is made in the treatment
of prisoners between those only held for trial ana those
serving sentence, etc?) Kept separate
VII Are prisoners 10 years of at any time,
day or night mnge associate with adult
prisoners in violation Section $685. Compiled Laws 1897?
No
prisoners arrested civil process kept in
rooms distinct from prisoners held criminal
charge conviction and pretense whatever put or
kept ROOM required by Section 1854, Com
piled 1897? Yes
female prisoners confined in separate
required by Section 1885 Compiled Laws 1892 Yes
X. proper Jail record kept and is it kept prop
ery posted comply with Section 1880 Compiled
Laws 1897? Yes.
What if evils, either in the construction or
of Jail found to exist? None.
Recommendations Everything in excellent condition.
w. A. PRATER, Sec'y Supts of Poor.
O. NJ. VAUGHN, -
A. Egas, "
DAVID ANDERSON Judge of Probate.
INSPECTORS
For the county of of inspection Sep
TENDER %, 1906.
To the Honorable Board of Supervisors:
We undersigned inspectors of als for the county of
Van compliance with provisions of (Sec
Compiled Laws 1897 would respectfully
port:
That the 10Th day September 1906, they visited
carefully inspected the county jail of said county and
So
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committee rejected and charged back taxes sub
mtted report which read by Chairman Hale and
motion of Supervisor McApne seconded by Supervisor
Gault, the report accepted and adopted
Board of Supervisors of Van Buren, County,
Gentlemen-Your committee rejected and charged
the year 1906 submit herewith their report
only that part of the report showing the
aggregate county township village be spread
the journal
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-04-18
See Editorial on Page Nine.
THE VALUE or THE WATERWAY

prises 10000 miles of navigable main
channel and tributaries. The Mississip-
pi system serves an immense extent
of country. The region so served is
blessed with unparalleled richness. It's
development has been rapid and un-
exampled. The Mississippi is, indeed,
the worlds most commanding river.
Before the Mississippi valley had
come into the possession of this re-
public the inhabitants of the United
States east of the river were cut off
from its free use, because its debouch-
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-04-18

ment into the sea was through foreign
soil. The Mississippi was, for the
greater part of it's course, an interna-
tional waterway, one-half in French,
the other half in American, territory.
Louisiana, belonging to France, was
not, however, on one side merely Of
the river, but on both sides. The
mouth of the river was, therefore,
under French authority exclusively,
and its free use denied the trade of
the United States.
This fact, more than any other, de-
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-04-18
No. 13.

termined the American people to have
an open river. Had this result not
been achieved by peaceful treaty
the people of the western and south
western states had certainly taken
measures to capture New Orleans and
the port of Louisiana east of the river.
There were few comparatively who
cared for the vast region west of the
river, but the necessity of making
the Mississippi an out-and-out Ameri-
can stream was so urgent that somea
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