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The Springdale news., 1908-03-27
FELLFROM TRAIN
 AND KILLED.
Lester Jones Meets With Instant Death Under Wheels of
 Freight Train.

Lester D. Jones, twenty-three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. (. A. Jones of this place met with instant death Saturday night about eleven o'clock by falling from moving train d short distance south of town. He fell between the cars and the wheels passed over his body just above the hips almost severlng 1t in two.
 Lester and some other young men were waiting at the depot for the south bound passenger train to go to Fayetteville, ex- pecting to return on the cannon ball, which was considerably late. While waiting a freight came along, and Prentis Raedles. an old Springdale boy, being one of the crew Lester and Toney Jarvis decided to go with him and not wait for the passenger train The train was going down the grade a short distance south of town with all the boys OH top of the cars. Prentis was in front with lis lantern, Lester next and Toney= following about ten feet behind. They were on the second car back from tile en- zine, and Prentis had crossed over towards the head end, and ToneY says the last he saw of Lester he was just ready to- cross over. Just atthat moment Toney looked down to make sure of his footing and when he look ed up again Lester had disap- peared. It is presumed that he made a false step and dropped between tbe cars. The train was stopped immediately and his mangled body, which had been dragged quite distance. was taken from under the wheels. 
 Coroner Anderson came up from Fayetteville Sunday morn ing, but after learning all the facts i'll the case did not deem 1t necessary to hold an inquest.
 Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. l.. $. Ballard, and were largely attended, the house not being sufficient to accommo- date the crowd. he remains were inferred i'll Bluff Cemetery.
 The deceased was born in Springdale twenty-thfee years ago the third of next month. He had worked in different parts of the country at various oeeupa- tions. In Arizona he worked as lineman for the Western Union Telegraph Co.,, had engaged i'll construction work on the railroad and was at one time fireman on d Frisco engine. He was well versed Tn railroad work and knew how to take care of himself on a moving train probably as well as the most experienced train man on the road. He was also strong and active, and no one would expect him to meet such a death. Lester had many friends in Springdale, all of whom were grieved at his untimely end.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jones desire through The News to extend their profound thanks to the citizens of the town for the kind nesses shown them in their affliction.
The Springdale news., 1908-03-27
MADISON COUNTY.

Incomplete returns from Madi- son County show Kirby slightly in the lead for governor. The race for county judge and circuit clerk is so close 1t may take the official vote to decide. Newton gets the nomination for county clerk. Boatright for treasurer, Basham for assessor, Grigg for surveyor, Sharp for collector and Combs for representative.
The Springdale news., 1908-03-27

Misses Oma and Emma Easter ly returned from CrestIine. Kan sas, recently where they had been called by the death of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Wm. Easterly. They brought with them the seventeen months old babe of their brother who will be cared for by Mrs. Geo. East erly.
The Springdale news., 1908-03-27

Art Lewis was up from Fay etteville first of the week visit ing with his parents, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Lewis. Art has been i'll with stomach trouble for sew eral weeks and expects to leave this week for Battle Creek, Mich, to take treatment in a sanitarium at that place.
The Springdale news., 1908-03-27

Mrs. Jno. F. Stafford and son Raymond and daughter Cessna returned Monday from Cassville, Mo, where they had been visit lng with Mir. and Mrs. L. Beas- ley.
The Springdale news., 1908-03-27

K. Ralston left Sunday for Hutchinson, Kansas, where he has some apples in cold storage that he hopes to dispose of.
The Springdale news., 1908-03-27

MT. and Mrs. John Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Will Horton of Fayetteville came up Sunday and spent the day with relatives and friends.
The Springdale news., 1908-03-27

good in this section. but in the ' an Buren section 1t is reported the crop will be short.
 ELECTRIC LIGHTS WILL
 BE TURNED ON SOON.
 Work at the electric light plant IS progressing as rapidly as pos slble under tile circumstances It Is thought the setting of the boiler and other work around the plant will be completed this week. l his has been slow work, and the erection of the smoke stack was quite a task. The work of set ting the poles and stringing the wire will be started next week, and by the following week the current will probably be turned on, although all the houses will not be wired by that time. The business houses will be wired first, leaving the residences un- til the last.
 Key. Ledbetter. pastor of the NJ. E. Church, South, has been given a months vacation by his congregation on account of Ill health, and, accompanied by his family, lie left Thursday morn ing for his former home in Louis iana where he will spend the time. Arrangements will be made for some one to fill the pull pit here during his absence.
 Mrs. Giddings arrived home Wednesday morning from Texas where she had been since Janu- ary. She spent most of the time caring for a sick daughter at at San Angelo, and on her way home stopped at Mckinney to visit with a son.
 There was quite crowd in town Saturday to hear the county candidates. Speaking was held in the Auditorium and began at II o'clock, l. T. Lane acting as chairman of the meeting. The speaking passed off very pleas antly, and the candidates appear to have made the entire rounds without friction.
 IL (. Risteen, who had been here visiting for few days, left Monday for his home at Byars, Oklahoma. Mrs. Risteen, who was called here by the illness of her sister, Mrs. Dr. Perkins, will be here for some time yet.
 l.. B. Fitzgerald came up from Winslow Wednesday after his family, who we're called to Springdale by the illness of the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. NJ. D. Lichlyter.
 J. NJ. Chandler, former resi- dent of Springdale, but who is now making his home at Fay etteville, was up Monday look ing after business matters and visiting with friends. He re- gently returned from a trip to Texas where he visited with his brother, Ali Chandler, who re- sides near Mckinney, and who is s. years old. Mir. Chandler was surprised at the number of Improvements that have been made in Springdale since his last visit, and like lots of other people who have left this place he IS almost sorry he did 1t.
 A. K. Carroll, one of Cane Hills leading business men, was up Friday on business. and while
The Springdale news., 1908-03-27

Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Myers vis- ited with relatives at Fayette- vile Sunday.
The Springdale news., 1908-03-27

A. K. Carroll, one of Cane Hills leading business men, was up Friday on business, and while here visited with his old boyhood friend, G. w. Kennan.
The Springdale news., 1908-03-27


 MT. and Mrs. Chas. knoble came in few days ago from Washington, D. c, and are mak- ing their home with Mir. and Mrs. Propst, parents of Mrs. knoble. For number of years MT. knoble has held a position iii the government printing of flee at Washington, but the work has been so conhning that it has undermined his health and he is thinking of quitting the service. He will be here for at least nine ty days.
The Springdale news., 1908-03-27

Unofficial returns from Wash ington County except the hrst ward in Fayetteville and Prairie and Wheel. Townships are as follows. These precincts can not change the result for county offices except for county clerk and treasurer.
The Springdale news., 1908-03-27

Jno. K. Woodruff came in night from a trip on the road in the interests of w. C. Bolinger X Co.,. of Fort Smith. He has resigned his position with that company and will start out the first of the month in the in terests of the Woods Manufac- turing Co.,. of Fort Smith, manu- lecturers of the "Walkandtalk" pants. This IS d new concern and manufacture a nice line of goods, being the only manufac- turers of pants in this section.
 Lester Jones. who met such an untimelS death Saturday night, was to have taken Mr. Wood ruff s place with BoIinger X Co. and made three weeks trip recently with Mr. Woodruff in order to become acquainted with the trade.
The Springdale news., 1908-03-27
SPRINGDALE TOWNSHIP.

A total of 344 votes were cast in Springdale Township, one of the largest votes ever cast here In primary election. The judges were 1. T. Lane, Stoney Graham and ]. NJ. Hewitt, and the clerks were ] J.. Banks and C. B. Limbaugh. A new set of judges and clerks were sworn in in the afternoon to be- gin the count, and they were: Judges H. Searcy. Wilson Cardwell, w. A. Claypool. Clerks-J. H. Myers, W. A. Graves. The count was com. pleted about 1:30 yesterday morning.
 J. NJ. Hewitt was elected town- ship committeeman and $. N J.. Graham, Jack Phillips, I. r. Lane and Dr. r. B. Young dele gates to the county convention which meets at Fayetteville next Monday.
 Following is the vote in Spring dale Township:
 U. s. Senator
The Springdale news., 1908-03-27
DONAGHEY IS
 THE WINNER. HinemOn Second. -- The Result for Local Offices in Wash=
 ington County. Special Telegram to The News.
 Little Rock, Ark, March 26, 1908, 12 0 clock.-Donaghey wins Hinemon second. Incomplete re- turns show Ludwig, lobe, Carroll Wood and Judge Hart all leading.
FINAL COUNT.

Just before going to press the complete unofficial count gives Croxdale plurality of 13 for cir cult clerk, Watson 100 for county clerk, Parks P for treasurer. Donaghey's plurality in the county IS 385. Todhunter for sheriff has plurality of 377.
 County Judge-B. F. Greer.
 Sheriff-Shelby Todhunter.
 State Senator J. $. Dill.
 Circuit Clerk NJ. F. Croxdale.
 County Ger k-W a $ on or Blakemore. County Treasurer-Parks or N atson.
 Representatives-Hurst, Will- jams and Guilliams.
The Springdale news., 1908-03-27
BENTON COUNTY.

Just before going to press in-
The Springdale news., 1908-03-27

Mrs. Giddings arrived home Wednesday morning from Texas where she had been since Janu- ary. She spent most of the time caring for a sick daughter at at San Angelo, and on her way home stopped at Mckinney to visit with son.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-31
SAVANNAH'S BIG RACES
HERE IN PICTURES
Today, Matinee and Night,
at Opera House

Savannah auto races will be shown
at Glover's Opera House tonight. Mr..
Dudley has gone to considerable ex-
pense to obtain this picture, and is
fortunate in getting it for Americus
so soon after it was finished up. 1t
will only be shown here this after
noon at the matinee and the night
performance.
This is the picture that has been
creating so much favorable comment
in all the large cities of the South,
and deservedly SO, as all pictures
have an added charm when the
scenes are familiar, as in the case
with this picture.
Everybody will be anxious to see
this picture that attended the races
and all who did not go will be
equally as anxious to view it on the
screen.
| Mr. Dudley expects a record break
ing crowd at the matinee and the
night performances. Other fine
subjects will be shown and an even
ing of rare enjoyment is assured
Don't miss this show if you don't at
tend any more this year. No ad.
vance in prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-31
CHIEF FEAGIN HAS
RESIGNED PLACE
Becomes Sheriff of County
on January |

Chief of Police W. H. Feagin on
yesterday handed his resignation to
Chairman George Oliver of the Po-
lice Commission, the resignation to
take effect at midnight tonight. The
step was rendered necessary by the
fact that Chief Feagin on tomorrow
becomes Sheriff Feagin. His term
has more than year to run.
AS the regular meeting of the
Board of Police Commissioners is to
be held next Tuesday night, it is not
likely that any action on the resigna-
ton will be taken until that time.
AS it was a foregone conclusion that
such course would be pursued by
Chief Feagin, of course no One was
surprised He steps from ans Soffice
which he has filled so long and so
admirably, into a more responsible
and more lucrative one.
Considerable interest is manifested
in the matter of a successor to Chief
Feagin The general talk is that
Lieut.. Barrow will be elevated to
the position, his being the only ap-
plication on file
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-31
FOR TWO DAYS
TO GET TO AMERICUS


After flying trip of eight hum
dred miles, Mr.. w F. Bray, who
will have charge of the sale of the
Geo. D, Wheatley stock, arrived in
Americus yesterday morning at an
early hour over the Seaboard For
forty-nine hours he had been travel
ling continuously except for fifty
three minutes between connections.
When he got into New Orleans over
the Southern Pacific Tuesday morn
ing he was able to reach the Lou
vile and Nashville train by a mar
gin of three minutes On the way to
Montgomery, where he had only a
schedule margin of ten minutes tc
catch the train for Americus, the l.
C n. was thirteen minutes late al
the last stop before reaching Mont
gomery, but the engineer made {
burst of speed and rolled in a minute
ahead of time. The start was made
from Dallas, Texas.
All day yesterday Mr.. Bray was
immersed in work preparatory tt
the opening of their big sale on Sat
urday. He will remain here as
long as the sale lasts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-31
EVERYBODY'S FOR JANUARY

Everybody's Magazine for January
thoroughly sustains the well estab-
lished reputation of that household
favorite for variety and general ex-
cellence of contents While it gives
d half dozen or more stories each
with it's own peculiar charm, it is
not lacking in matter that is at
once entertaining and instructive,
and full of food for reflection. Es-
pecially is this true of the illustrat-
ed article on Burnt Money" telling
of the frightful and apparently un-
necessary losso property by fire in
this country Then there is the story
of ''Tointitown," an Italian settle
ment in the Ozarks, showing what
is being done in an ideal little col
ony to make true American cit
zens out of Italians away from the
fostering curse of the tenement house
districts. "The Quest of the Pearl
is also of absorbing interest, de-
scribing graphically the life OF
the seekers after pearls, and throw
ing a flood light of information upon
the trade in those delicate and cost
ly articles of commerce Altogether
a number all can enjoy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-31
OPERATION RESTORED
MENTAL FACULTIES

New York, Dec. 30.-After lying in
the Swedish Hospital, Brooklyn in a
state of coma for seven weeks, ply
sicians having given up hope of
saving his life, Charles Mahoney, of
Brooklyn. who received fracture of
the skull in a trolley car accident 8
weeks ago, has been restored to
mental and physical health by an
operation which involved the removal
of a broken bone pressing against
his brain.
While a passenger on a trolley
car early in September, Mahoney was
thrown to the pavement and landed
on his head At the Swedish Hospi-
tai it was found that the top of his
skull, just back of the forehead, had
been crushed in. For seven weeks
his mind was a blank
AS the patients bodily health re-
NAMED good, an operation was de-
cided upon. This consisted of tre-
panning the skull where the bone
had been splintered, and removing the
pressure which was bearing on the
cells of the brain. DIR. Chapman cut
away the splinters and lifted the
load from the brain.
When the patient was revived after
the operation he appeared bewilder-
ed. and his first question was to
xask how he came to be in the hospi-
tai.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-31
CITY ATTORNEY
RAGE Is WARM ONE
Four Mentioned to Succeed
Judge Maynard.

Quite lively fight has developed
over the position Of City Attorney
The present incumbent, Judge May
nard, will not be a candidate for re-
election to the Office which he has
filled so ably, thus leaving the field
open to newcomers. The election
will take place at the meeting of the
city council tomorrow night.
The names mentioned in connec-
ton with the position are Messrs
]. Il. Sheppard Hollis Fort, James
Taylor and " NJ Harper. Two OF
these gentlemen were closely iden-
titled with the Citizens Club, the
nominees of which for Uhe City Coun-
Gil, were successful in the recent
election Each of the four attorneys
stands high in his profession and the
choice of any one of them would
leave the city's interests well pro.
tected
The position of City Attorney pays
now $400 year, though it is neces-
sary to fix the salary each year. His
duties are most important, and in
case the city is involved in litigation
it is his duty to preserve the rights
of the city, and at the same time to
keep the city out of trouble in the
way Of damage suits
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-31
RED CYPRESS CO.'S
LAND BEING SOLD
Mr.. Lee Allen Has DiSpOS-
ed of Number Farms.

Mr. Lee Allen returned yesterday
from trip to Dougherty county.
Mr. Allen has recently sold a num-
ber of tracts belonging to the Red
Cypress Lumber Co, which has head
quarters at Pretoria The last was
sold few days ago to Messrs. Raper
& Crockett two Virginia gentlemen
Mr. Raper is expected here in a few
days to take charge OF the property.
Mr. Allen reports that the Red
Cypress company is Hquidating its
affairs, and has sold large amount
of it's land The timber has been
cut away, making the operation of
the mill Improbable. The machin-
cry is to be sold also. This is the
company which was involved in the
Plant failure, but was saved by the
creditors, who bought it in for their
claims. The plant was one of the
very largest in the state, and the
property includes forty miles of rail-
road.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-31
new SECRE ETARY
FOR LOCAL Y. M. G. A.?
Columbus Man Said to
Have Been Selected.

The news comes from Columbus, Ga.
that Mr.. Orville G. Harvey has been
elected secretary of the Americus Y.
NJ. c. A. Mr. Harvey is the assist
ant secretary of the Columbus Y.
N. c. A.
The Columbus Enquirer-Sun says:
1T was announced yesterday that
Mr.. o. r. Harvey, assistant secre-
tary of the Columbus Young Mems
Christian Association, has resigned,
the resignation to take effect Janu-
ary 18th. Mr.. Harvey's reason for
severing his connection with the
local association is that he has been
appointed general secretary of the
Young Mems Christian Association at
Americus, Ga
The resignation of this popular
Y. M. G. A. official -eomes-as quite a
surprise to his friends in this city,
all of whom regret exceeding to lose
him, but are glad to learn of his
promotion. Snice he came to Column
bus some four years ago, he has
made a host of friends. He is a
young man of marked intelligence
and many sterling qualities, and has
done much toward the upbuilding of
association work in this city Mr.
Harvey is well up on association
work, and the Americus people were
very fortunate in securing his SER
vices.
Mr.. Harvey states that he regrets
very much to leave Columbus, and
his connection with the Y M. c. A.
has been very pleasant, and he has
made many friends since he has lived
here. He says that everybody here
has been very kind to him, and that
he will always hold warm place in
his heart for Columbus people.
His promotion to the general sec
retaryship of the handsome new Y.
M. G. A. at Americus is a deserving
one, and he carries with him the
best wishes of his many Columbus
friends in his new field, who sim
cerely trust that every success will
attend his efforts with the new asso-
citation at Americus.
The association building at Ameri-
Gus has been completed at a cost of
$4,000 and is said to be a handsome
structure and equipped along modern
lines OF the Y NJ c. A work
Since the resignation of Secretary
T. NJ I.emley some weeks ago, the
'ocal Association has been without an
executive officer While nothing has
been given out by the local manage
ment, it is presumed that the new
secretary will be expected to aid n
raising funds for furnishing the
building. When this is done the
doors can be opened and the institu-
ton placed it is believed, on a self
sustaining basis at once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-31
Trzxf6 and
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-31
A SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT

The Majestic Theatre management
Announces for its program this after
noon, matinee and night the new
feature subject by the makers ol
'Ingomar," After Many Yeare." etc.
entitled PIRATES GOLD" This
notion picture contains one of the
most thrilling stories of every day
life ever shown in motion pictures
and audiences who have seen il
pronounce it one of the best ever
witnessed.
Pirates Gold" is clean, dramatic
full of deep heart interest, with q
happy ending and is one of the fin
est pieces of Photographic work
ever shown in this city.
Thursday only at Matinee and
night, Majestic Theatre.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-31
COUNCIL TO CHOOSE
new CITY OFFICERS
Contest Likely Over Only
City AttOrneyship.

Tomorrow night the new City
Council viii elect the various city
officers watch are chosen Ivy that
body, .Lcl.6ing Mayor Protein, a
City Attorney, Engineer ami Super
intendent of Waterworks. Chief OF
Fire Department and Assistant Chief
and Sexton.
The only uncertainties appear to
be that of filling the place of City
Attorney and Mayor Protein, the
latte. being somewhat of an honorary
position, except in the absence of the
Mayor Four names ars mentioned
fuc the former place, and six Alder
men arr Clisible for tl,e latter,
The othec officers at present are
Engineer, u. T. Poe; Chief Fir,
Depart, ]. o. Macarthur. Assistan
Chief, j. F. Morrison Sexton, J.
Giddngs.