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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-21
Given Up For Lost

North Sydney, N. s., Feb. 90
Letters received here from Grand
banks, N. F. report that schooner
Mollie M, of st. Johns, N. F., and
the Tubalcain, have been given up as
loaf, with twelve men on board
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-21

II we fail to conquer smaller difficult
ties, what will become of US when as
saulted BY greater?-Thomas a Kem-
MS
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-11-09

Samuel M. Withrow was arraigned
before Justice Boosinger, Thursday,
charged with defrauding hotel
keeper. The Justice gave. him the
iimit-A fine Of 5000 and costs
amounting to about $4,000 or 80 days
In Jail. AT present he is confined at
Charlevoix. Withrow was arrested at
Traverse City bv Sheriff New ain
upon complaint of Chris Taylor, and
it is alleged he is wanted at other
places for the same offense.
The unvarying success Of Fred Ray
mond's comedy "Thc Missouri Girl"
has become proverbial among the
theatrical profession. and prompts
along the Rialt0, or any other place
where actors collect, you will hear
the usual remark, Hasn't he got a
gold mine?' The reason is plain: the
play is one that creates fun and
amusement in large quantities. The
company presenting it Is composed Of
the best people in the profession, and
the management insists ON their best
efforts AT all times. Five Of the pres
ent cast have been successful stars at
different times.
There's going to be doings In our
Village latter part of this month
whenAEorth Star Tent NJ. 1870 X. o.
+. NJ. M. hold big blowout and IN
itiate large class Of candidates.
Deputies G. II. Perry Of Cadillac and
Nj. A. Lemie6x of this city are busy
soliciting new members and there will
be without doubt between 10 and loo
10 initiate that evening. Several OF
the state officers ~ note will be in at
tendance from Port Huron, and Man
celona Maud" will be here TO prove
that the far famed lodge goat has had
it's day and that in this day and gen.
Grafton it quite the thing TO have a
"Hee-Haw Maud" There isn't a
'Jetter fraternal insurance going than
the Maccabees and this is an invita-
ti IN from the officers and mem bers Of
North Star Tent for you to become a
memlSr.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Smith were at
home Informally Wednesday evening
Nov. 9Th, to number of their friends,
the occasion being a farewell party
for Mr.. and Mrs. d. G.. Loveday, 500
was played and Thursday morning
early, luncheon was served.
The marriage of Ray Gee to Miss
Nora Hayes took place at the home Of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Hayes, near the Village,
Thursday evening. Justice F. K. Boo
singer performed the ceremony and
following this an excellent wedding
supper was served. The young people
start out ia married life with the
well-wishes OF a host of friends,
A very pleasant afternoon was pass
ed on Wednesday Nov eth, when Mrs.
j. Jamison and Mrs. w. p. Porter
were hostesses at a Thimble party at
Mrs. Jamisons. The occasion was in
honor of Mrs. DC. Loveday who with
her husband soon leave for their win
ter home in Florida. When the
shadows began TO gather the guests
were inyited to the dining room where
fine dinner was prepared. Covers
were laid for fifteen.
Sanitary Couches and Davenports at
WHITTIGToN'S
Our sister city of East Jordan is
again in the lime light. On Sunday
a telephone message came from our
, sister city that diamond had been
found in a gravel pit where they are
building the new chemical works.
Our information comes that John
Houser, while loading gravel from a
pit near there came upon sparkling
stone and took it to jeweler, who
pronounced IL the real article, and
who offered him $50 for 1t, which he
refused. IL is said that many of the
people of East Jordan are scratching
the gravel banks in that vicinity
We have not noticed any exodus TO
the diamond fields from this CITY,
Boyne Citizen.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-11-09

Atty A. B. Nicholas was at Char
levoix first OF the week.
Judge j, Nj. Harris was oyer FROM
Boyne, latter part OF last week.
The SOUTH BEND WATCH is the
one that runs frozen In cake 0f Ice.
When you make cash purchase at
WHrrTINGroN' ask for tickets on a
Phongraph, II II is only 10 cents.
Mrs e, A. Gibson returned from
Sturgis Thursday evening. having
been called there by the death of a
sister.
The line Of Rockers that can be
seen at EMPEY BROS. is certainly Il
sight. There Is where yOu have a
Mammoth Stock to select from.
Leroy Sherman returned home from
Chicago Saturday evening with doz-
en- horses for the Fest Jordan Lumber
Co. lie was delayed three days in
that city owing to the strike on the
docks.
The Annual experience social of the
p. L. A. S. Society will I've held IN the
lecture room Of the church on We'd
nesday evening NOy. l3. A fine pro-
gram will be rendered and refresh
ments served. Everybody welcome.
COm'r of Schools Milford and Tru-
ant Officer Bashaw are now after nom
attending scholars in earnest. The
new truancy law is workable aud does
not hamper the officers with lot of
red tape
The deer-shooting season is with us
once more and East Jordan nimrods
are hiking to their favorite stamping
grounds Thursday NOR hing a party
composed of Dr.. &. A. Sweet, Walter
L. French, Geo G.. Glenn, Jos. Cum
mings, II S. Price and Nelson Muma
left for the Upper Peninsula and on
Friday j. III. Milford and II. L. Olney
went to Charlevoix where they joined
Richard Lewis and a party from that
city and left FOR jerk-water place
some twenty miles from the Beavers.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas e.. Loyeday
leave next week for their winter
home in Florida.
Seven 1Iew members we're received
by letter at the Methodist Episcopal
church last Sabbath.
A marriage license was issued this
week to James Bashaw and Lydia
Atkins, both OF East jordan.
1.-The Missouri Girl" with Zeke and
Daisy and their fun-naking associates
will be seen at Loveday Opera House
Nov. 18th.
At the regular meeting Of the Sup
perintendents Of the Poor held last
Monday Mr.. Meyers OF Boyne Falls
was elected secretary.
There w1 be special communica-
tion Of Mystic Lodge No. 3S9, f. & A.
M. this Saturday evening Nov. 9th.
Work in the first degree. By order OF
the w. M.
Yegg- men broke into the postoffice
at Spr,ngport Tuesday night and Sc
cured $500 In money and stamps.
They used nitro and blew the front off
the building,
The Young Peoples choir OF the M.
f. church will give special song SER
vice Sunday evening, November II.
Further notice Of this program will be
found ia next weeks issue of the Her
aid.
A horrible fatal accident occurred at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Mo-
bio, whe live west Of the Village,
Tuesday, in which their tive-year-old
son was Instantly killed. The young
ster was paying in the barn when in
some manner he dnloOsened the wires
holding up a hay-rack toppling it
over on him and catching his head
beneath the rack crushing his skull.
a physician was hastily summoned
bat life was extinct before he arrived.
Funeral services we're held Thursday
from st. Josepfi Catholic Church and
burial ia the Catholic cemetery.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-11-09
Notice.

To show our appreciation Of the SER
vices of Mr.. Holiday in connect ion
with the Auction Sale, we request
every business man as we'll as all
others who can do SO, to attend the
Electric Theatre this Saturday even
ing before the closing hour, 10 O'Clock.
CARL STRoEBEL,
w. ASA LOvEDAY,
LEROY SHERMAN,
Com. of Management
Auction Sale.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-11-09

You get what you want at Hanson
& Steffes'.
Alabastine color cards free at
SrRoBEL Bros.
Get your glass from the w. E. NAL
PASS HDwR Co.
Better make excuses than throw the
blame on someone else.
IL loafer would only take hint as
readily as he takes your time.
Have you seen the new Coats and
Suits at B. b. Hubbard & Co.'S.
Our Social Brew Coffee will suit
you both la flavor and price.
--E. A. LEWIS.
Take your cider apples to Super
naw's Warehouse. They can use all
you have.
The last few Syracuse Guaranteed
-Plows at $3.50 cash at MALPAss
HDwR. Co.'S.
Blankets Blankets Blankets! See
the fine all wool Blankets at 9. T..
Hubbard & Co.'S.
1t was said by man that EMPEY
Bros. were carrying stock of Iron
Beds sufficiently large to suppl y
Northern Michigan.
The first desire that enters every
w0man's head Sunday morning is to
get the broom and hegin sweel ing tie
spot where her husband is sitting.
The j. j. Votruba Co. this week re-
celved big consignment Of fine BAR
REL SALT which Is being offered at
the lowest market price.
Liberty Is always pictured as
woman, but. every tired housewife Is
convinced, as she scorches up the
steak for supper, that the lady on the
dollar doesn't represent married
woman.
Handmade Lumber Harness at
STROEBEL BROS.
v hen there is man caller, girl
in addition tn patting swift pat to
her hair and an assuring touch to the
back Of her belt, Bites Her Lips that
they may look young and red, and
then goes down.
We are not much Of judge of char
acter. Two years ago we considered a
certain man very promising. He is
mum cn paar hall fl.at la o.v c,,.ol
sulpher, and there is no prospect of
his backing out.
A very old lady on her death bed,
In a pea itential mood, said: Il have
been great sinner for more than so
years, and did not know it," An old
colored woman who had lived with
her long time exclained: Lord, l
knew 1t all the time"
1t makes no difference if women
meet to pray, play cards, quilt or
study poetry, some time during the
session some one will start the sub
ject, "The Selfishness OF the Men,"
and then all else in the world is for
gotten, while every woman present
lifts up her skirts and wades in.
When you are lying in your bed to-
night, look the day over. How many
times did you stop friend to make of
him wailing pace and knock on
somebody or something? How many
waiting places did you make during
the day, and haye you anything SER
in Offices wall because Of fancied
wrongs, and take up the time of their
employees in doing it. They some
times wall to another emplOye, and in
that way rob their employer doubly.
Don't do it.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-11-09
Are You
Attending?

If not, then we invite you
to do so. If you are, then
we know you'll come again.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08


nuthin' to live fur emmy how" pausing moment
to draw his shirt sleeves across his eyes.
"Well-ebery body wuz skeered to cum nigh
her. So jes nussed her myself like she a
baby, an when she die, 1 dug grave fur her
wild desc heyer hans, an bury her.
"Arter while, when de fever wasn't so bad L
wen to NJ Orleans to sell my little cotton CROP
fur ole Miss had given me little place on de
bayou an had my own little boat-an while
down thar 1 come acrost my Silvie what wuz
stayin' thar wild her young Mistis frum Kahn
tuck;-an-an de upshot it all wuz we got
married an we lived dab awhile at my little
place by Ocean Spring, me boating lumber in de
summer an oyster fishin in de winter.
"But she wuzent satisfied. Marse Johnnie-as
you know, arter her young Mistiss went away,
she want to git back to Mis- M'rier an de chill
len, what she nussed. She wuzzent satisfied so
I brung her back to her ole Kaintuck home, an
so here we is,-bn here ten year,-most-till
ebery body knows Rube. as we'll as eff I wuz born
here"
How do you make your living?"
Me? Oh kin make livin any whah, by jes
maxim myself useful to body. 1 wurks fur
Mis- Peggy,-an l cleans out sto's I chops
wood, an wuks fur Mis- M'rier Gawd bless
her,-when eber she vans me. Pse industrious, 1
is kin allus fin plenty to do, an Sylvia
is savin money to buy little home"
"Now Rube, Dr. Possum has been brought here
on the charge of vagrancy"
"Wagrancy?" Wha-Whats dat, Marse
Johnnie?"
"They say he's idle, worthless and don't make
q living; is tnat S0!'
"Why-why Marse Johnnie, he mus be maxim
a livin'-cause thar he is. How-how could he be
thar eff he warn't livin'? speerits can't to
COTE"
Hes living all right, but does he make it?
Or does he live off of other people? Do you
know Dr. Possum?
"Cos' knoao,s DR.. Possum! He's mighty fine
Dr., he is People lives on DR.. Possum more like
DR.. Possum livn 'em. Oh, vas sur, knows
DR.. Possum. He's mighty fine doctor, he is"
How do you know? Did you ever employ
him in your family? Did he treat Sylvie?'
her mighty good, too. He dassent do amy thing
else, doubling up his fists, and shaking it,
"cause if he didn'-hed git his old haid knock
off,"
81 mean, does he ever give Syvie any med-
cine?"
"Oh, vas, sur,-yas sur. He give my Sylvie
medicine. She has rumatiz, mighty bad some
times, an he gives her medicine"
Does it do her any good?"
ooh, yas, sur, mighty good medicine. 1t hope
her powerful times"
"How do you know 1t does?"
"Cause,-Dr. Possum, he say hisself"
docs Sylvie say so?"
Cos Sylvie say so too! Cos you can't always
tell, when yous in a misery. You do fus one ting,
den annudder, an you can't always jez zactly tell,
whedder it is de hot water. or de rubbin-cause
l rubs her mightly,-ur whedder hits de medi-
cine,-ur whedder hit jis quits itself; DR.. Possum
say pintedly hits the medicine"
"Now tell me, Rube does Syvie take his med
cine internally or externally?
"Now, Marse Johnnie, 1 wouldn' blieve you'd
call my Sylvie Internal. Everybody know, how
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
CAT HARRODSTOWN.
Continued from page z.

cerned about the case in hand, with which, or
course he had somewhat to do.
Reuben Cross, typical negro neatly dressed in
blue denim-coatless. suited the season-was
already on the stand, in the hands of the attor-
ney who had been appointed by the court to
take charge of the defendant, Dr. Possum,
against whom some charge had already been laid
before my arrival. Reuben was the first witness
for the defense.
My friend, "The judge" was upon the bench,
and in the crowd which filled the court room 1
good many of my chance acquaintances.
The attorney, young man, began the examna-
tion in the usual way-asking the witness to give
his name.
"My name? Why Mars Johnnie-wnat fur
what fur you axes me fur my name, when you
know it-jest-as-well- I do myself Cos you
do, cause my Tilly, she nuss you hen youse
baby"
That's so; know your name, but want you
to tell the court your name."
The witness looked around the room inquir-
ingly
upon his face-then at the attorney
'Whawhawhar is de cote Marse Johnnie? 1
don see nobody hayer what dom know me-"
"Tell the Judge your name"
"Te de Jedge?-Tell de ledger" a broad grin
overspreading his face. "Why-why de Jedge
know my name mos we'll ez you does. Why
why-why-my Sivia-she washes fur de Jedge
she do an an cars his close home eber Satdy
night do. Cos de Jedge knows my name."
81 hope the fact that ou carry the Judges
clothes home won't prejudice him unduly in this
case. l hope you have always been prompt and
faithful, in order that your testimony may be
entitled to full credence"
81 aus has dar in plenty O. time, fur
Sunday, dom l. ledger"
The Judge with difficulty suppressing smile,
bowed his head and said:
Nevertheless you must tell your name"
With look of wonder and amazement upon
his face he answered:
"Jest eff everybody in dis heyer cote house."
waving his arm with one comprehensive sweep
around the room-"don know Rube" That was
entirely past his understanding.
"Rube what?"
"Jest plain Rube,' was the crestfallen answer.
mo last name?" asked the lawyer.
mo las name; I aint got none, tho some folks
do call me Reuben Cross cause dats de way l
always writes it when 1 signs"
What was your fathers name?"
"Now Marse Johnnie, what fur you axes me
sch foolish questions like dat fur. How'd l know
his name? Use jest like rabbit throwed out in
a brier patch cole frosty mornin. | don keer
whar 1 cum frum. I jest bizzy studyin' whar l
is gwine to-"
"Well then tell your mammys name"
my mammys bin ded too long ago to talk
about an what's dat got to do wild it emmy
how?"
"Where do you live?" persisted the attorney,
trying to locate him some how
''Whaa 1 live?-Whah Iive?-why eber body
knows jes zactly whah live, cause 1 live in the
to de black Baptis church-whar 1 live eber
since come here arter de war. wild Tille. You
see 1 wuz Creole niger, 1 wuz, and when de
wah broke out, down thar in Miss'sip', close to
N Orleans, I wen wild my ole Marster to kinder
take keer Nv him. Bof de boys bein' dun kill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-19

The most interesting incident Of the
Monday afternoon session was the short
debate in the House over the PROPOSE
ton to reimburse Michael Burns of Au-
gusta for loss in the original package
seizure case. The committee on claims
returned two reports. the first. fought
to raSs' giving Mr.. Burns 800 and the
minority being simply fought not to
pass" After a sharp debate the House
voted not to appropriate the money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-19

Nr. ana Mrs l. q. Minut ANA Law
renee Minot OF Belgrade were in the
city Monday.
w. i. EDaco Of Watcryillc, who nal
.,ccn IN fnc city fnr some tim" past.
returned home Monday afternoon.
Misses I'l"rric and Eva stuart Of
Eelgrad, daughters Of Representative
stuart Of that town. are in the city for
Il few days.
Mrs. l.. +. Stins"n If Woolsich. with
her children. Ruth and Arthur. are Wis
itinl; the city as the guests of Mrs.
St'nson's sister. Mrs. y. +. McCurdy,
Court street.
Mr.. ana Mrs T.. II. Burns passed
Saturday night ana Sunday with his
PARENTS. Mr.. and Mrs. y. J. Burns on
lie Burns road. and With Mrs. Burns
mother. Mrs. Emery Knowles in Bel
grade,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-19

Several important committee reports
came into the Senate. The committee
on judiciary reported favorably on the
bill to prohibit bucket shops and
Fought not to pass on the bill to pro-
hihit the sale of stocks on margins.
This will put Maine on an equal foot
ing with the state Of Illinois in regu-
lating this business. The same com
mittee reported adversely on the bill to
allow the manufacture and sale of de-
natUred alcohol when manufactured
and sold in conformity with the federal
statute: ana On the petition for Z r.
solve. for an amendment to the consti-
tuition so that the tax on wild lands
might he increased, the report was that
the. petitioner has leave to withdraw
The committee on taxation reported
favnrably on a new draft of the school
mill tax bill which provides for an in
crease Of onc-half mill i'll the school
mill tax. instead of n mill increase as
i'll the original. draft of the bill.
Senator Merrill Of Cumberland show
ca that he had something in his mind
whrn he moved that the Senate take Il
''rCcres'' to Monday. Saturday morning.
for Monday when the Senate met. the
same senator moved that the Scnat" 10
now adjourn and President Allcn called
attention to Senator Mrrri!i'S motion
of Saturday. This is supposed to EhE"
bearing on the proposition that bill
tabled in the first reading must be TAX
en- from the table at the next session
of the body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-19
Gossip of the Oranges.

At a recent meeting of Somerset 20
mona with Arson Grange, 81 candl-
dates took the Pomona degree.
Victor Grange. Searsmont, mas
bought a very handsome set of silver
mounted implements for the work.
At a recent meeting of Rural Grange
Veazie, the fourth degree was con-
ferred on four candidates. visitors
were present from Oronoco, Orono and
Riverside oranges. 1t was voted e
invite Riverside and Queen Cits
oranges to be present at the mex
meeting when the harvest feast WI
be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-19
AT CITY NALL.
Organization Of The New
City Government.
Full Text Of Mayor Fredk. ".
Plaisted'S Address.
Various City Officials Elected For
the Ensuing Year.

The retiring city government as
sembled at 10 o'clock yesterday fore
noon for the last time. Mayor Plaistcd
improved the occasion to thank the
members Of the board Of aldermen for
their hearty corporation in the work
of the year and to congratulate them
upon the good record they. had made
ana the good service they had rem
dered
Alderman Pope introduced an order
referring all uncompletcd business to
the next city government, which was
given Il unanimous passage.
On motion. of Alderman Noyes the
sum of $500 was paid F. l.. Dutton for
services in the action OF the city
against tue Edwards co. in obtaining
the taxes due. and for securing Il re-
bate Of taxes from the State. this sum
to be added 10 his salary as city solicit
tor.
on motion of Alderman Mower the
gavel used by Mayor Plaistcd last year
| was presented to him. Mayor f!alsted
accepted the gift iii L very feeling and
| appropriate speech.
On motion of Alderman Pope the
! tilttiIhS vi tilc Dptit u VI tluci lilcIt Ntit
extended to the city clerk, Joseph Will
| hanson, for his faithful and efficient
service during the past year. Mr.. Will
| hanson responded briefly and fcelingly.
The common council was then nOti-
! fed that the board of aldermen had
completed its business and was ready
| to adjourn. after which both branches
| adjourned sine dic.
Following this the newly elected city
/ council met in joint convention. The
| ron WAS called by CITY Clerk Joseph
! Williamson, and was responded TO by
AL save John L. Church of Ward s.
| who, in view of the fact that his cleo
! ton was contested, decided not to
! qualify. The oath of Office was ad-
ministered by the city CLERK The joint
convention then dissolved.
The city clcrk announced that the
election of president Tor the board Of
aldermen WAS in order. Alderman Cyr
nominated Alderman Skchan and Al
dcrmam White nominated Alderman
Andrews. Mr.. Skehan was elected and
| escorted to the chair by Mr.. Andrews.
The common council was called to
order ~ Clerk T. T. Partridge. Arthur
| Blown WAS chOSca temporary chair
man EaIoung Tor president of the
! common c"uncH resulted AS follows:
| S. L. &. Ward s, N. s. IIolWay !. blank
| /. Mr. Ward took the chair ana the
| council proceeded to complete the or
| EaniZatiOn 10y the election Of r. T.
| Partridge as clerk, the vote standing:
Il. +. Partridge 10. Roland s'cribner 6.
y committee was then appointed to
notify the mayor ana board of alder
men that the council had completed
its organization ana was ready for
business The mayor and members of
| the board of aldermen thcu ioiuod tba
common rorInciI IN o.nc,..I cnn,.ontin,,
Citv ,,Ierk ,yiIri.r,.op ,1n,i,,i...a,a,,
the oath of office to Mavor pf,istcd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-19

thanks 1t shall be my earnest en-
deavor to so perform the many and in
sistent duties of the high Office with
which | have been intrusted as TO
prove myself worthy of their conf
dencc. l promise you. gentlemen of
the City Council that you shall have
my cordial support and assistance at
all times in every effort you may make
to promote the best interests of our
city and | nave entire confidence in
your ability and honest purpose 10
make this years administration sue
cess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-19
DIVIDED REPORT
Will Be Submitted on
the HeseIton Bill.
Judiciary Committee Reports
on Bucket Shops.
School Mill Tax Raised 0ne.haIf
Mill by Tax Committee.

The committee on temperance, in eX-
ecutivc session last evening, voted to
return two reports on the Heselton bill
to further regulate the liquor agencies.
The majority of the committee will re-
port iii favor of the bill. This action
was taken after Senator Heselton had
appeared before the committee and ex-
planned the points in his bill, showing
that it eliminated many of the opportu-
mites for criticism which were to be
found in the present law. Representa-
tive Dow, who gave out the infOrma-
ton, declined to tell how the committee
was divided.
The same committee also voted to re-
port Ought not to pass" on the bill in
PRODUCED by Senator Hastings to pro-
vide for the systematic enforcement of
the prohibitory law and the bill intro
duced by Senator Brown to provide for
ascertaining the will of the people as
to whether or not the Fifth Amend
nent to the constitution ought TO be
submitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-19

Invitations are out for tea to De
given by Mrs. W. II. Fisher. from L.
S this afternoon at her home on WIN
throp street.