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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-25

LIE NOEL HOTEL COTTAGE, BON
Air, Va. This delightful nearby fam
lily resort open July lst: modern con-
yeniences: moderate rates. Booklet.
A. F. NOEL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-25

k1NLOCH FARM. LARGE ROOMS
Shaded grounds. pure water: cnnven-
lent every way, neighborhood AL
ready resort of best city people: cool
restful. Address AYLETT EVER
EFT. Cisnont. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-25

large rooms, barn. &c. sewerage,a all
In good ondlton: some acreage,
frulr, neat. o. town; altltuda not less
than five hundreA feet; state Where
situated and price, Address n 10+,
y care lines Dispatch. n "A I'M
MODERN ISII I2N ISL ED HI louise IRON
September Isl, bo,,t seven to ten
rooms. dress! a., o,s Box ~ ~. II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-25

FOR SALE, ESTABLISHED MOVING
picture business. fully equipped for
vaudeville; cheap for cash: good rea-l
sons for selling. Address HAMPTON
THEATRE. Hampton. Va.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-05-20
Death Of E.s. J. a. Geetzs.

- Mrs. Ellen Meetze, the beloved and
faithful wife of Mr.. J. Albert Meetze,
died at her home, 1908 Banding street,
Columbia, Saturday afternoon at half
past three O'Clock, after an illness of
Several weeks.
Mrs. Meetze was q most estimaole
woman, always manifesting deep
interest in the charitable work of Co.
lumbia. In Ebenezer Lutheran church,
of which she was a devoted and con-
sistent member, she was very use
full and consecrated worker, identi-
fed with all the interests of the con-
gregation.
She leaves, besides her husband,
one son, Mr.. Augustus M. Meetze,
and the following brothers and sis
ters: Messrs. John M, and James
Caughman, of Lexington, and Hon.
B. L. Caughman, of Columbia; Mrs.
w. w. Barre and Mrs. Jas. E. Rawl,
of Lexington.
The funeral services were conduct
ed from Ebenezer Lutheran church
on Sunday afternoon at 5 O'Clock by
her pastor, Rev. @. A. Freed, and the
interment was in Elmwood.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-05-20
Two Hold-Ups in Columbia.

The hold-up game is again preva-
lent in Columbia, On Saturday night
Mr.. A. NJ. Rogers was sand bagged
on one of the principal. thorough fares
of that city and left for dead. He
was later found, and revived, but
knows nothing of the occurrence,
save that he was held up by two men
one a white man and the other a
mulatto.
On Sunday morning Mr.. W. O.
Sigh was held up at the point of a
pistol and relieved of $40 in cash and
a brand new hat which he had in a
box. There were two men in this in
stance-one wore a mask and the
other was negro. Of this Mr.. Sigh
is sure. Policeman Dreher and the
robbers exchanged several shots, but
SO far as known none took effect.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-05-20
Rev. Hi!ler at Prosperity.

The Prosperity correspondent of the
Newbery Herald and News, in writ
ing up the memorial exercises held in
that place says:
'sThe orator of the occasion, Rev.
W. II. Hitler, was introduced most
happily by Rev. Mr.. Kreps. Mr..
Hitler spoke wittily and humorously
upon men particularly women) and
things for a few minutes and then an
nounced his theme 'The Battle. Of
IDEAS" So choice, so fitting sub
ject commanded attention and SYM
pathy at once. He showed how the
conflicting ideas of Jefferson, the
Democrat, and Alexander Hamilton,
the Imperialist, resulted. The real
causes of the war were incidentally
mentioned, but the past with it's glo-
rious memories and its furled banners
and its cause which is not lost were
held up as an incentive to great
things. Rev. Hillermade an eloquent
apDeal for the South to take the lead
in things intellectual, artistic and aes-
thetic. He recalled what the world
owes to southern countries, Greece,
italy, France, ct al as over against
northern countries. He remarked
the material prosperity of our South
land and the result of similar golden
age during Elizabeth's reign when
England gave her priceless legacy to
the world Of letters. The future of
America is in our hands. 1t is for US
to produce paintings, sculpture, and
literature that will endure with time.
After dwelling at length upon our op-
portunities, privileges. riches and the
full future before the South the ora
ton was closed with "reminiscences
and expressions of good will toward
the north and everything for God and
native land.n
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-05-20
Nine Children and Nurse Bit
by Mad Dog in Gseeayille,

A small shepherd pup bit five chill
dren of Mr.. B. M. Peace, two children
of Mr.. Frank Watson and two chill
dren of Mr.. R. L. Chandler in Green
vile last Thursday. In addition to
the white children, the dog bit col
ored nurse who was looking after the
children of Mr.. Peace.
Socn after the children had been
bitten by the dog the animal began
to show signs of sickness Of some
sort. A physician was called and at
tended the wounds of the nine chill
dren and the colored girl.
The body of the dog was sent to At
lanta and telegram on Friday stated
that the dog had hydrophobia. The
children, nine of them, we're carried
to Atlanta for treatment at the Pas
teur institute.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-05-20
Leesville College Closing.

The closing exercises of Leesville
College will begin on Sunday, May
81, with the bacalaureate sermon by
Rev. J. A. B. Scherer, D. D., presi-
dent of Newberry College.
Sunday, $3.50 p. M, sermon by Rev.
B. r. Turnipseed.
Monday, June 1st, II 80 a. NJ, an
nual concert. 400 p. M, alumni ad-
dress. $3.50 p. M, recital by elocu-
ton class.
Tuesday, June 2nd, II a. M, class
day exercises. $50 p. M, address by
Hon. G. @. Featherstone.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-05-20
Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease.

A powder for swollen, tired, hot,
smarting feet. Sample sent free.
Also free sample of the Foot-Ease
Sanitary Corn-Pad, a new invention.
Address, Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy,
n. Y. 81
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-05-20
First Court in Calhoun.

The first term of court for Calhoun
county convened Monday morning
with Judge Chas. G. Dantzler presid-
ing.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-05-20

Mr.. J. O. Eargle, of the Leesville
News, spent Sunday in Lexington
with friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-05-20

SHERIFF CORLEY READING DEATH SENIkNCE 10 NED
AND BRACK TOLAND, MURDERERS OF MRS. ELLIsOR. TO
THE RIGHT OF SHERIFF CORLEY is NED, THE OLDER OF
THE TWO, AND BRACK IS SHOWN ON THE LEFT. ON THE
OPPOSITE SIDE IS SHOWN DEPUTY SHERIFF SIM J.
MILLER.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-05-20
Thaw Seeking Release.

The attorneys for Harry Thaw, the
New York millionaire, are now seek
ing his rafease from the Matteawan
asylum. District Attorney Jerome
is strenuously opposing his release.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-05-20

We have had delightful showers
during the last couple days which
have caused the crops to take On new
life,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-05-20
Share Your Valued Patronage Polite and Prompt Attention.
? G. 7. COMMENCEMENT

Exercises Began Sunday Morning
With Able Sermon by DR.. Bowers,
Of Newberry ColIege-FinaI Exer.
ercises Last Night by Graduating
Class and Literary Address by Prof.
w. H. Hand, of Columbia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-22
MRS. j. {. MATHIS C0RRECTS
SEVERAL INACCURACIES S
Iu Statement Given Out by Mrs. Har.
risOn About Monument.

Times Recorder:
My attention has
been called to an interview in Satur-
days Savannah Press, given out by
Mrs. N B. Harrison on the Wirz
Monument muddle.
While it is not my desire to get in
to any newspaper controversy, there
are several inaccuracies in the
statements made in this interview one
of which demands some particular
notice, as follows:
"The chairman of the committee adj
vised each member of it that affairs
were now in shape to forward for
NAL acceptance of the site to the
Richmond Veterans and Daughters,
and asked that each member signify
her personal willingness thereto, and
that falling to receive same within a
reasonable time silence would be
construed into consent"
Under date of Dec. 18th in letter
addressed to me Mrs. Harrison says
81 have taken your consent and that
of Mrs. Taylor for granted, but as
must forward our formal acceptance,
at once, want yours and Mrs. Tay-
lor's consent Please ask her to
write me too"
Not one line about failing to re-
ceive a reply in a reasonable time
that silence will be construed into
consent AS matter of fact Mrs.
Taylor and myself mailed a joint re-
ply to Mrs. Harrison objeeting to
Hollywood site and giving our reas-
ons therefor.
l resent in the last line of the in
terview, that my appointment on
the committee was of my own asking
l was on the original site committee
from the inception of the project, and
was retained, on the sole will of the
President of the State Division
MRS. J. E. MATHIS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-22
REUNION OF FAMILYIS
EVENT OF INTEREST
Twenty Guests at a Dinner
Here.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lanier were
gracious hosts on Sunday at family
reunion at which twenty guests, all
in some maner related, were assem-
bled. The beautiful Lanier residence
is ever associated with genuine Sou
thern hospitality, and the superb din
ner served on this occasion was typi-
cal herewith Among Mr.. and Mrs.
Lanier's guests was their venerable
grandfather, Col. w. T. Davenport,
whose grand career is rapidly near
ing the century milestone; Mrs Flor
ence Davenport Hollis, Col and Mrs.
Judson L. Hand of Pelham, Mr.. and
Mrs. Grantland Rice of Nashville;
Judge and Mrs Charles r. Crisp;
Misses Elizabeth Hollis, Mildred Hol-
lis; Gertrude Alexander; Florence
Rice; Henry, Charles and Hollis Lam
ier Walter Ben Hollis, Charles Crisp,
Jr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-22
CENTRAL is GOING TO
HAVE A NEW ROADBED
Tracks Are Being Straight
ened Out.

Five corps of engineers, employed
on different sections of the road, have
just completed a survey of the Cen
trail railroad line between Atlanta
and Macon for E. H. Hartman, the
controlling spirit of the road, with a
view to having the line made straight,
or as nearly so as possible in order
to take in the stations
Between Americas and Macon this
survey has been made already and
many heavy grades and sharp curves,
cut out
Work on ehAtlanta-Macon division,
about as crooked bit of track as can
be found in the State, will be started
early in the new year.
The roads generally are looking for
ward to improvements during the
coming year. and it is believed that
Mr.. Hartman will see to the straight
ening of the Central roadbed at once.
The fact that the new survey has
been carried on during the panic is
taken to mean that the work is to
be begun at an early date.
Such construction work, which
would give employment to many both
as road builders and bridge construc-
tionists, at the same time it is fgur-
ed out that the saving would repay
for the expenditures
The curves in this road have long
been vexatious problem to the trans
portation officials of the road, espec-
tally in view of the fact that the
competing line is much straighter, and
therefore much shorter
While competition keeps the freight
and passenger rates the same, and
the length cuts no figure with the
passenger or shipper, it does have
deal to do with expenses of the road,
by reason of the additional travelling
that is done both by freight and pas
senger trains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-22
BRINGS A FULL PRICE
IN OPINION OF MANY
WhedtIey Stock at Trustee
Sale

The George d. Wheatley stock, con-
sisting of clothing, drygoods, carpets
furnishings and other lines, was dis
posed of yesterday at noon at public
outcry upon the premises. The sale
was conducted by Mr. Nv w Dykes,
trustee for the court Of bankruptcy.
The purchaser was Mr. Thomas B.
Lumpkin of Atlanta whose bid OF
$685. was accepted by Trustee Dykes,
subject to the approval of Referee
Proudf1t.
At later hour the sale, it is said
was duly confirmed.
The stock was first offered in lots
and then as a whole Bidding from
the start was spirited, and among
those bidding We're local merchants
and several from other towns. Two
gentlemen came from Dallas, Texas,
to bid on the stock.
Invoicing about $4,000, the price
paid by Mr.. Lumpkin was little
more than 33 1-3 cents on the dollar,
and the opinion of all present is that
the price was fair one, although
the purchaser, later, refused a fine
profit on his bid.
Mr.. Wheatley did not, directly or
indirectly, bid upon the stock. Mr..
Lumpkin announces his intention of
disposing of it here, and to that end
has arranged for short lease of the
Wheatley store. The sale will prob
ably open this week
Further announcement to that end
will be made today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-22
TWO SCHOOLS TOHAVE
EXERCISES FOR XMAS
The Methodist and First
Baptist.

Furlow Lawn Sunday school had
its Christmas exercises last night and
despite the threatening weather the
occasion proved a splendid success.
The exercises of song and recitation
by the little folks was particularly en-
joyable.
A fine collection of gifts were
brought by the school and friends, and
all of this will be sent at once to
the Baptist State Orphans Home at
Hapeville.
The First Baptist and Methodist
schools will have their Christmas ex-
ercises tomorrow.
At the First Methodist the pupils
in the primary grade will assemble
at the church Wednesday afternoon
and have their exercises, while the
older classes and members of the
congregation will assemble at 7:3O
p. M, for their Xmas occasion.
The First Baptist, as already an
nounced, will have an elaborate pro-
gram, including a Christmas tree
for children, on Wednesday night.
This school, too, will send a splendid
contribution to the Hapeville Orphans
Home
Friends generally are invited to at
tend both occasions
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-22
WEDDING ON SUNDAY
is ONE OF INTEREST
Miss Garter and Mr.. lem
ing Wed at Plains

A very pretty and impressive mar
riage was that which united Miss
Lula Carter of Plains, and Mr.. Will
liam Dews Fleming of Americus, on
Sunday afternoon at four.
The home of the brides mother,
Mrs. Nina p Carter was beautifully
decorated with Southern smilax.
palms and ferns. In the front par
lor a bank of stately palms formed
an effective background for the bridal
group, while bowls of lovely white
hyacinths adorned the mantle and
cabinets.
Miss Bertha Will Clarke played the
grand bridal -Mendlesohn's-
and the maid Of honor, Miss Ethel
Carter, sister to the bride, entered
simultaneously with the best man,
Mr. Ben Hill Legg. After them came
Mr. Fleming and his bride, who wore a
handsome and most becoming tailored
suit of blue cloth trimmed with sa-
tin bands, an ecru lace waist and a
big blue wing-trimmed hat
Rev w. w. Arnold tenderly spoke
the words that joined the destinies of
the young couple, while the melody of
Love softly floated through the
rooms and fell like a gentle benison
upon the ears of those present.
Because of critical illness in the
family of the groom. the marriage
was very quiet, only relatives and a
few intimate friends witnessing it.
The fair young bride is lovely girl
who by her grace and charm, has en-
deared herself to wide circle.
Mr.. Fleming is young man of fine
business ability, and of a bright, gen
ial nature He is a member of the
Times Recorder force and during his
residence of two years in Americus
has won hosts of friends who will
cordially wish for him and his bonny
bride a life of sunshine and happi-
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fleming are "at
home" with their aunt, Mrs. Well
born Clarke, on Furlow Street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-22
BARN AND CONTENTS A
MARK FOR FIREBUG
lnCendiary Deed on Kelley
Plantation.

Incendiaries Sunday night burned
the large barn and stockade on the
plantation of Mr. J. F. Kelley, near
Cobb, east Of Americus, entailing a
heavy loss. When the flames were
discovered the stockade was almost
enveloped and only with difficulty
was the twenty or more fine mules
and horses saved. Stored in the barn
was five hundred bushels corn, be-
sides tons of hay, grain and other
feedstuff, all of which was consumed.
1t is said that the odor of kerosene
was quite discernible, proving the
diabolical deed to be that of an in
cendiary. The loss will aggregate be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000, it is said.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-22
Hosiery, handker-
chiefs, ribbons, neck
wear, gloves, underwear
all make excellent re-
membranes and
Ansley's the place

place it in a cemetery no matter
where, would be to lose its power as
memorial and object lesson. In
Hollywood would be SO many more
scores of private monuments, hand
somer and more imposing than this
that it would not get the attention
and hence serve the purpose for whicls
it was intended.
''We have made no move to defeat
the will of the Georgia Division and
have employed no measures to change
the location from Andersonville but
through the highest and purest mo-
tives. We believe the Georgia Di-
vision will accord to us the right, tc
thus place ourselves before the dj-
vision and the public We have pos
tails and letters in our possession
showing that a large majority OF
Chapters endorsed our position.
MRS. J. E. MATHIS,
MRS. JAS TAYLOR,
Original Site Committee
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-22
Just received another
lot of fine Diamonds.
Bell, the JeweIer.
DEALERS ARE BUSY IN
WAITING ON THRONG
AmeriCuS thv Mecca for
Shoppers.

Americus merchants had a whirl-
wind business yesterday, despite the
gloomy weather and occasional show
ers, for the holiday shoppers came,
as confidently expected, and the stores
soon filled up with those who waited
until the last to make purchases.
Weather cut no ice-only mud-yes-
terday, and before 9 o'clock the buyer
and seller got together.
The incoming morning train brought
crowds of buyers, while from nearly
every home in Americus came forth
the woman who had put off to the
last her Christmas shopping.
The jewelry stores, toy and book
stores, drygoods, haberdashers, the
drug stores, carrying lines of holiday
goods all had the call on the family
purse, while the grocers had the time
of their lives in filling Mrs. Phone
late's order for the Xmas dinner
Mrs Luke Ebbout was here also
and priced things as she fitted ner-
vously from store to store. She will
finish shopping Thursday night.
OF course it was different with a
man. He knew what he wanted and
went after it, and in five minutes he
was out of the store with his pack
age and back at business. A woman
on the other hand, would sit pensive-
ly over a dime proposition, while the
clerk died
But they will finish the job if the
week holds out and wading is good
All of they are going to buy some
thing, and it's no ones business il
she spends two hours selecting cor
set cover for Lulu or pair of dime
stockings for the cook or housemaid
Only three days left for shopping
Better get busy mommer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-22
SUIT TO ANNUL HAS
BEEN DISMISSED

The suit brought by the city to an
nul the franchise of the Americus
Railway e Light Company has been
dismissed, according to the resolution
of the City Council last Friday night
CITY Attorney Maynard wrote the
words on the docket and on the pa
pers which dismissed the suit un-
der the terms of the resolution the
defendant agrees to the reinstatement
of the suit in time for trial at the
MAY term, which will preserve all tne
rights of the city as if the suit hao
not been dismissed, and will enapit
it to be heard Just as early
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-22
REPLY TO LETTER
OF MRS. HARRISON
Local Members Site Com
mittee Address Chapters

III oFdef TO correct grave injustice
which they believe has been done
them in a circular letter sent out
from Savannah to the various U. d
T. chapters of the state by Mrs. N. b
Harrison on the subject Of the Wirl
monument, Mrs ]. E. Mathis anC
MRS. James Taylor, of the local chan.
ter, have prepared a letter which will
be sent at once to all the chapters
The trouble arose from the fact thai
Mrs. Harrison, in her zeal signed the
names of Mrs. Mathis and Mrs. Tay-
lor to the circular, which sharply
criticises Mrs. Mathis and Mrs. Tay-
lor-though not by name-for induc-
ing reconsideration of the lWir2
monument site by the Savannah con-
vention.
The history of the monument pro-
ject is sketched, and the inability to
get suitable site in Richmond set
forth. Doubtless many of the Chap
ters wondered at the signatures of
Mrs. Mathis and Mrs. Taylor to the
somewhat remarkable circular, but
their amazement will give way to
other emotions when the reply pub
lished below is received
AS our names have been signed to
a circular letter together with the
names of the other members of the
Site Committee, and sent out to all
the Chapters of the state, and also
given to the daily papers of the state
for publication, we feel that a great
injustice has been done in that we
had never seen the letter, did not
know it was contemplated, and can
not sanction it in any respect.
First at the Macon convention the
resolution to erect monument to
Capt. Wirz at Andersonville was car
ried with the idea of yindicating the
man rather than to memorable the
place. At the Americus convention,
when the matter of site came up,
Americus was chosen by a good ma
Jority. On the last day of the con-
yention, when a large number of
delegates had gone home. the matter
was brought up and laid on the table
until the convention should meet in
Augusta the next year, Q9070
AT the Augusta convention the
question was put to the house in a
way that precluded argument The
chair stated that to select any place
other than Andersonyille we must
go back of the Macon convention,
rescind that resolution and begin all
over again. At that time the delegates
.had not given enough thought to the
selection of site to vote intelligently,
$50 many refused to vote at all, as
there were more than 100 present,
and only 81 voted
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-22
DR.. FIELD Is STRICKEN.
CONDITION is GRAVE

DR.. ]. C. Field, while making a
professional call yesterday at the
residence of Mr.. w H. C. Dudley, was
seized with sudden illness, which for
time threatened fatal consequences.
He was conveyed to his home later in
the day and early in the afternoon ap-
peared somewhat improved, recogniz-
ing those about his bedside and con-
versing with them. Last night, how
ever, he appeared worse again and
had lapses of unconsciousness. DIR.
Fields health has been none the best
recently, and this present attack is
regarded with no little feeling of un-
easiness among the friends of this
genial gentleman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-22
A WEDDING IN NEW YEAR
OF INTEREST TO MANY

Announcement is made of the en-
gagement of Miss Edna Knighton OF
Shellman and Mr. Wallis Mott of Am
ericus, the wedding to take place Jan
uary goth at the brides home. Miss
Knighton was much admired as a
visitor here during the summer and
it a young lady of charming person
ality. Mr.. Mott is being roundly con-
graduated by his host of friends here