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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
AMFRlCUS GAN HAVE A
RAILWAY OF THE KIND
Gasoline Cars Better for
Service.
Macon is Ready for the
Change from Electric
to Gasoline.

A street railway in Amerieus, with
cars propelled by gasoline motors. is
d Subject now being discussed by citi-
zens who are anxious to see the city
keep pace in the march of progress.
and it would not be surprising if a
company was organized here to launch
this needed enterprise
This new power, as applied to street
railways, is to be adopted in a num-
beF of Georgia cities.
Even Macon, with its electric rail
way system, is arranging to supplant
it with a motor system in the interest
of greater economy. Dublin, Ga, is
building motor line, with gasoline
as the propelling power for cars.
Why should not Americus organize
company for the construction of
such street railway.
The way is open now, and it seems
the feasible plan. The city needs a
street railway system, and this new
system seems to fill every require
ment If Macon can use it, why can
not Americus have such system?
1t is claimed the gasoline car can
be operated at so per cent less cost
than the trolley car, there being no
wires or poles to maintain, and the
prime cost is the laying of the track,
which can be done for less than $4,000
per mile, using 56-pound rails, heavy
enough for the largest cars.
The motors to be used are 50-horse
power, sufficient to take a car loaded
with passengers up a II per cent
grade, though there is no such grade
on Americus' streets.
A gasoline railway, as many Ameri-
Gus people know, is successfully oper-
ated in Clarksville, Ga. and while the
enterprise is upon a small scale, it
meets every requirement, hauling pas
sengers up the steep grades of that
mountain section, and operated at
small cost.
Let the enterprising business men
Of Americus investigate the PROPOSE
ton and organize a stock company at
once to this end
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
CHAMPS TO PLAY
MACON THREE GAMES HERE.
Macon Athletes .ssf6 Coming Monday
FOI9the Series.

Americus fans are assured three
rattling galnes calculated to make
them sit uD@and take notice when the
MacolF Athletics line up at the park
~ business tomorrow afternoon. The
Athletics boast of one of the fastest
teams in the state, and is one of the
few that Americus has not yet tackled
The club has batch of star twirIers,
while their infeld and outfield work
is of the al" variety This will
probably be the last high-class team
coming to Americus this season, and
local fandom will turn out in force TO
greet the stars The lineup Of the
for tomorrow's opening game
has not yet been arranged bet either
Wilson or Perryman will do the box
work, with "Oh-YOu" behind the bat.
Pitcher AnsIey has not yet recovered
sufficiently from the recent severe ac-
cident to warrant him getting into the
game just yet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
TRIBUTE OF TEARS TO
BE PAID THE DEAD
Funeral of Rev. Campbell
Here Today
Two Churches to Unite
In Service This
Morning

The people of Americus, of all de-
nominations, will unite this morning
in paying sad and fearful tribute to
one in life so much beloved, honored
and esteemed, for none are there who
did not regard in the highest that
grand man, Rev. A B. Campbell.
AS announced, the funeral services
will take place from First Baptist
church, the scene of his labors in life,
lat II o'clock this morning. DR.. Ian
sing Burrows and Rev r. l.. Bivins
will conduct the services jointly.
And to this scene of sadness those
who loved him best will come to drop
a silent tear Of grief in his memory.
Upon the arrival of the funeral
party coming from Parrott yester-
day afternoon at o'clock the casket
was borne to the residence of Mrs. S.
H. Hawkins, where many friends call
ed to look for the last time upon the
face of one SC loved in life.
DR.. Campbell was 50 years of age,
and since early manhood has been ac-
lively engaged in the ministry.
When the tocsin of war was sounded
in the sixties he went to the front
with his musket, but after short active
service i'll the ranks he was made
chaplain of his regiment filling that
position until the end
Returning from the war his first
pastorate was in Thomasyille. In af-
ter years he served pulpits in the Bap-
tist churches of Macon, Columbus,
Americus, Cuthbert, Cordele, Troy,
Ala, and other cities.
For eleven years he was pass)r of
First Baptist church of Americus, fill
ing the pulpit of the edifce burned
many years ago and also that of the
present building, which was COM
pleted during his pastorate.
After leaving the church at Cor
dele, owing to i'll health and a desire
to rest, he went to Parrott, where he
has since resided.
But the spirit that dominated him
would not allow him to remain mae
tive, and for several years he has
served the churches at Parrott, Wes-
ton and Ellayille, alternately preach
ing here as we'll.
The Confederate veterans will at
tend the funeral in body, their ritual
at the grave concluding the impress
sive exercises.
The pallbearers selected are Messrs.
c. c. Hawkins, Luther NJ. Hawkins.
R. L. Maynard J. E. Mathis, Arthur
Rylander, G. Morgan Eldridge, DR..
Evan T. Mathis, Furlow Gatewood.
VIII c. Carter
The general public is invited to at
tend the funeral services.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
GOING UPON EASTERN TRIP
WILL SPEND A MONTH.

Accompanied by her son, Col. w. NJ.
Hawkes., Mrs. NJ. T. Elan leaves Tues
day for Asbury Park and will spend
a portion of the heated term at that
very popular seashore resort. At a
later date, when the best styles are
shown, Mrs. Elam will go on to New
York and select her lines of fall mil
linery She will return to Americus
about mid-September
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
PROSPERITY IN AMERICUS is
PLEASANT TO THE VISITOR
Impressed With Evidences of Wealth
Shown Him.

SHONH HILL
An Albanian in Americus a day or
two ago was given a joy ride by a
friend, who took pleasure in pointing
out the beautiful homes so much in
evidence.
And who's magnificent mansion is
that?' he inquired as they rode out
College street.
THAT is Alderman Aliens resi-
dence,' was the reply.
And that lovely bungalow yonder?"
he indicated pointing down Jackson
avenue
THAT is where Alderman Rodgers
resides" he was told.
"A superb mansion is this one" the
Albanian said, as they went out Col
lege. who lives here?"
That is the home of Alderman
Hawkins" was the reply.
Back Lee street they passed a beau
tiful mansion, $4,000 automobile
standing in front. "A lovely home
this, was the comment,
Yes" replied his host. alderman
Eldridge lives there"
And whose handsome residence is
this one?" was the Atlantan's query
as they came up Jackson street to-
wards the business centre.
That is the new residence of Alder
man Clark, and will cost bin about
$4,000"
At that moment a superb automobile
dashed by them,
That is Alderman Elmo Poole go
ing for joy ride in his new car, >"
quietly volunteered the Americus man,
without comment.
"A magnificent hotel you have here, .
said the Albanian, as he viewed the
Hotel Windsor.
Yes that is the home of the
Imayor" he was told
On Church street they passed by a
superb mansion, nearing completion,
and which will be one of the hand
| soonest in town.
That is the home of former Alder
man Borum" explained the Americus
man, with pride
and those ordinary houses down
there; why don't the city authorities
condemn them?' asked the Albanian
in surprise.
''Why the taxpayers live in those
shacks," he was told. They are the
houses of our common citizens, who
pay the freight
Say; look here" replied the Wis.
itor, Il own a bank in Atlanta, but
will swap it for any job offering il
Americus, and take the first vacancy
| And the host marveled at his intense
earnestness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
S8I, ,538IS INCREASE IN
PROPERTY IN SUMTER
Tax Values in County Show
Increase.
Returns Are Ahead of
Figures for Last Year
By $81,538.

Sumter county is richer by more
chan $Sl 600 than last year, the in
crease in property tax returns this
year, as made to the tax receiver, w.
R. SDeer. showing a substantial gain
to this amount and after charging
off, several bad accounts.
The figures were given out yester-
day, and the tax digest now goes to
the cOmptroller-general.
The increase is considered excel
lent, under all circumstances, and evil
dences a steady and substantial in
crease in property values in Sumter.
And this gain is evidenced all along
the line, including land values, city
property, stocks of goods, livestock
and other property. In scarcely any
department is there any shrinkage in
values from the returns made last
year.
Nearly one hundred thousand dol
lars gained in 1909
While the hgures are not as large
as those of last year, when an increase
Of $1O5,000 in property values was
shown, it represents actual conditions
better, as the list was purged of quite
a number of polls, especially negroes,
who paid no taxes.
The increase in values this year, as
shown by the digest, puts property
values in Sumter up to the six and a
half million dollar mark, the highest
ever attained, The total amount of
property returned for taxes this year
is $6,422,518.
The total returns for last year. 1908
were $6,34O,9 $50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
Osnaburg for Cotton Sacks.

If you want Osnaburgs for cotton
sacks see Wood & Apperson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
TO BUILD A PRETTY HOME
OUT ON COUNTRY PLACE
DIR, Evan I. Mathis Will Build on His
Farm.

DR.. Evan T. Mathis, who the past
week purchased a desirable farm of
435 acres Of Mr.. T. B. Hooks, out
south of Americus, is preparing plans
for a comfortable residence there.
The new home will be completed dur
ing the fall months and occupied soon
thereafter by DR.. Mathis and family.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
NEW BALES ARE NUMEROUS
NOW AT THE WAREHOUSES;.
Americus Is Handling the FIeecy in
Usual Form.

Cotton receipts at Americus ware
houses were not as large yesterday
as might have been expected yet sew
eral of the 1eecy harbingers of pros
perity were weighed and sold here at
prevailing good prices-11 1-2 cents
for the best. Picking on plantations
about Americus has not fairly begun
as yet, but as the bolls are now open
ing rapidly under the influence of an
August sun, receipts next week will
swell greatly. On the farms in every
direction cotton is opening now, and
the harvest time is at hand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
NEW JEWELRY.

While in New York and other East
ern markets recently we purchased
the most beautiful line of iewelry
diamonds, watches, cut glass, silver
ware, etc, ever shown in Americus.
These goods have begun to arrive
and we cordially invite you around to
see them. Keep an eye on our show
windows
DANIELS, THE JEWELER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
THOUGHT OLIVER HAD FLED
IN ESCAPE FROM PRISON
Jail Delivery Causes Bainbridge to
Wake Up.

Bainbridge, Ga, Aug. 14.-The bars
of the Jail here were pried away by
two white men last night, and the men
escaped. The town was thrown into
quite a stir when the report was first
made public because of the fact that
Banker A. D. Oliver is imprisoned
here and also owing to the general be-
lief that Oliver will get away when
ever the notion strikes him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
Miss Bells Piano School.

Fall term begins Monday, August
Goth. Parents are asked to enter pu-
pills as soon as possible for convent
ence in grading and arranging classes.
Miss Bell may be seen at the studio
from 8 to II forenoon, and at home
from to afternoon. Phone number
800. un-tue-thurs-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
WOMAN TOOK POISON IN
PRESENCE OF HUSBAND.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 14-Mrs. Angie
Gilbert, "a years old, deliberately
swallowed arsenic in the presence of
her husband with a view to suicide
She is in the hospital in a dangerous
condition,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15

Nothing nicer than NunnaIly's
Candy. We get it by express fresh
every few days in II lbs, | lbs,
and 2 lbs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
DANIELS, THE JEWELER.
For Sale at a Bargain.

Runabout Maxwell car, bought yeal
ago and little used; will sell at a bar.
gain. Turpin Bros. 1926
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
UNERALS.
Mrs. Andrew Lairich.

The funeral Of Mrs. Andrew Leirich
was held from her home, No. 1873
Franklin street, Sunday afternoon at
two o'clock and at $50 o'clock Rev.
Hugh Treanor conducted the services
at st. Patrick's church, at which there
were many in attendance. There
were beautiful forms of flowers. The
bearers were Joseph Shafhausen, Jo-
seph Peringer, Martin Wenzel and Ste
phen Vajch. Burial was in st. Mary's
cemetery. Funeral Director eager had
charge of the arrang ements.
Mrs. Leirich's death occurred at
Nos O'clock Friday morning frmo
heart trouble, from which she had
suffered some time. She was born in
Austria, and go years ago married
Andrew Leirich. who died in this city
September %, 1906. She came to this
country and located in this city in
1893. Her maiden name was Annie
Cook She was a devoted mother and
had a wide circle of friends.
She Is survived by three sons and
a daughter. Miss Annie Leirich, John
and Joseph of this city, and Andrew
Leirich. She leaves one brother, Jo-
seph Cook. and two sisters, Mrs. Frank
Uhlrich of this city and Mrs. Frank
Grull Of Austria
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
Son Of Former Norwich Man, is a
Prominent Inventor.

For years there has been a demand
for a machine that would accurately
compute and print in plain figures the
elapsed time on different Jobs. Until
row no such machine has been avail
allie. After four years Of experiments
ard actual working tests, the Interna-
tienal Time Recording company OF
New ork. located at EnYdfcott, N. Y,
have completed a machine which Will
do this work The machine is cleo
t,ically operated and an unlimited
number OF mechanisnas can be actual
ed and governed by single master
clock.
This machine Is designed for none
ether than cost purposes The devicce
IS operated electrically,as stated above,
tie impulses being furnished by a
master clork This may be located
anywhere in the building, preferably
il, the Office. as It will DO less affected
by vibration and dust.
One Of the inventors was Harry t.
Gcss, son of Warren Lee Goss, for
iEerly Of this city. now Of Rutherford,
n 7
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
Birth Abraham Convention.

Jacob Simon, president Of Norwich
City lodge, No 81, left for New York
Saturday night as one Of the delegates
to attend the 5oth anniversary and ma
t'onal convention of the Order of Birth
Abraham. which began Sunday night
in the Hippodrone with a jubilee cell
ebration, and will continue four DAYS
Mr. Simon is charter member of the
branch organized in this city in 1889
There are 365 lodges of the order in
the United States, and there are 200 in
New York city alone. The total men,
bership of the order is $4,000.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
MEETING OF xENS.
Society VIII Furnish Lunch DURING
Anniversary,

The xens society held their regular
meeting Friday evening at the First
Baptist church. Il was called to order
oy the president, Mrs. Herbert Wiley
The society voted to furnish lunch at
the church at the coming celebration.
Two new members were voted into the
society.
puzzle party was enjoyed after the
business meeting, followed by a chatting
dish party, at which there were thirty
members. Those serving were Miss
Mary Dolbeare, Mrs. William r.
Thayer, Mrs. ]. c. Worth, Mrs. Herbert
M. Lerou, Mrs. w. S. Allen and Miss
Martha Ward. The evening was one OF
much enjoyment.
Mrs. James E. c. Leach (chairman)
Miss Emily Gard, Miss Mary Dolbeare,
Miss NJ. A. Ward and Walter M. Cowan
were the committee In charge,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
To Get Camp Ready.

General Secretary Frank H. Merrill
and Physical Director George P. Peck
ham Of the Y. M. C. A. are to be at
Groton Long Point for several days
this week doing some necessary worl;
to have Camp Browning in shape for
the juniors. The first squad, which
will be made up of the older boys, win
go there July 9Th, ard the younger
ones will follow after these have had
their turn. Athletic events with prizes
to be awarded are to be a feature OF
the camp this year and VITO special
days in the week will be designated for
these.
General Secretary Merrill, assisted
by Physical Director Peckham, are to
be in immediate supervision, and Prin-
cipal c. H. Hobson, chairman Of the
boys department, is also to spend a
considerable time at the camp.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
45TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Henderson Have
Been Married Nearly Half Cen
fury.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Henderson cele-
brated the forty-f1fth anniversary of
their marriage at the home Of their
reat-grandchild, Miss Winifred Zahn,
on Fourth street, Friday afternoon and
evening, where members of the family
gathered to congratulate the happy
couple. A very pleasant time was
Crent. a fine supper being served for the
occasion by Mrs. Paul Zahn. In the
evening there were selections on the
phonograph. -Four generations were
observation-disclosures Henderson, Mis-.
Henry Fensley, Mrs. Paul Zahn and
Miss Winifred Zahn. Their many
friends unite in wishing Mr.. and Mrs.
Henderson many more years OF health
and happiness.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
sheItsrIna Arms Services.

The Rev. ]. Eldred Brown conducted
the services at the Sheltering Arms
Sunday afternoon. speaking on Chris
gramme was given by Miss Mabel S.
Clark, Miss Phoebe McNeely, Miss
Marion Parkinson, Ruth Beebe and
Alice Dat. Miss Clark sang the solo
Rock Of Ages and Miss McNeely the
solo My Redeemer and My Lord and
Miss Parkinson an old English lullaby
Miss Caroline H. Thompson played the
accomplishments. There were many
visitors
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14

Canada, Denmark. France. Germany.
England. Russia, Sweden and the
United States were, in 1908. represent
ed among the twelve expeditions which
were struggling toward the pole. Eight
leaders were veterans-Peary and Cook
of the United States, Bernier OF Can
ada, Erickson and Rasmussen OF Dem
mark, Charcot OF France. Shackleton OF
England and Geer OF Sweden.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14

A list of 244 church buildings in
England that have been damaged by
lightning in the last ten years has
been collected by Alfred Hands He
estimates that rs or 30 per cent. OF
the churches of the country have
lightning conductors. and that the "a
buildings damaged each year not more
than three have conductors that fail
to protect.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
s27.7a2 for Niantio ToIl Rridae

The commission appointed some
p-onths ago by the superior court TO
FIX upon the price to be paid by the
state for the Mantle toll bridge, Fri
day announced its decision, which is
that the stateshall pay the proprietors
OF the bridge 1882. The proprietors
OF the bridge are Mrs. Georgiana lie
Count and Mrs. Mary A. LeCount. In
the amount to be paid is included also
the strip Of land which the state is
to take along with the bridge.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
ARMY and Navx cIuh Reunion.

The annual reunion and bankuet of
the Army and Navy club of Connecti-
cut will be held Friday evening, June
%. at the Griswold, Eastern Point as
last year. The annual meeting will be
held at o'clock and the banquet will
be served at o'clock. The steamer
for Eastern Point will meet all trains
during the day. Colonel J. W. Knowl-
ton, the secretary, and Major Sidney
M Gladwin, the treasurer, will go to
the Griswold the day previous to ar
range for the reunion.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
GRAND LIST ss22,o71,5e2.
Perfected Statement Showing the Basis
for State and County Assessments.

Tax Commissioner Corbin has per-
fected the figures OF the grand lists OF
the towns with the additions made by
the board Of equalization. They show
that the grand list of the state is
$922.071,592 The grand list October
1907, as computed by the state board
of equalization, was $3.50, ,0S6. This
shows an increase for this year of
SSS,534,o56. The grand lists of the four
largest towns in the state, according
to the figures Of the state board of
equalization, are as follows: Hartford,
sos, 926,075; New Haven, $124,592, sos;
Waterbury, s61,790,131; Bridgeport,
$s5,3Ss,o74 The statement of the
grand lists by counties and including
the additions by the state board of
equalization is as follows:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
sooietv,s Name chanoed.

Archdeacon ]. Eldred Brown Of
Norwich and Rev. Franklin S. Moore
Of Black Hall attended the meeting of
tie Rectory Fund society at the home
OF Mrs D. L. Gates in Griton Friday.
The name of the society was changed
to St. Johns Endowment Fund So
ciety,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
The Whist cluh pines.

The whist club had an outing Sat-
urday, taking dinner at the Windham
inn. Those in thu party were Miss Ida
Spafford, Mrs. Archibald Mitchell Miss
l.. Angie Stanton, Mrs. Herbert NJ
Lerou, Miss Mitchell, Mrs. John Hill
and Mrs. j. c. Worth.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
Memorial Replaced.

The memorial which was given the
city by the Seventh regiment of New
York after their visit here July IL.
1868, has been replaced in the corri-
dor of the city hall. 1t has been thor
oughly cleaned. revarnished and re-
gilded and presents a very attractive
appearance in it's new dress.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
Outline al prawbridue.

The pinochle club of Open House
with friends, enjoyed an outing at the
drawbridge Sunday under the arrange
ments made by A. ]. Christman. chair
en-. A ina xipA wzs ea5axed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
anniversary PARADE

Merchants desiring to psrtloip.ts IN
tho Parade Of July 9Th, by the esehibI-
ton Of Floats, are kindly invited to
present their applications to the eso-
Rotary Of the parade Committees" on
or before June 18th.
All displays nust be IN Decorated
Float Form" drawn by not lees than
two horses; name may appear but no
advertising will be permitted.
The COMMITTEES reserve the right 10
accept or reject any application not In
accord with the character Of the pro-
ossslon.
BY order Of the Parade COMMITTEES
ROBERT A. BROWN, Secretary.
tun14d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
Plans for New London Work.

The plans for the addition to the
courthouse in New London are being
issued to contractors for estimates for
the work. the county commissioners to
consider them at their meeting in New
London on the 18th.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14

Mrs. Charles Crandall Of Stoningtor
Is visiting her sister. Mrs. A. B. Maine
Of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14

Louis Tierney of Norwich is the
week end guest Of friends in Bridge
port
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14

Mrs. Charles Reifsnider and daughter
and guests of Mrs. Reifsnider's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles j. Carew. Of
Washington street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14

Groton.-Isaac Bromley, Jr., of New
Haven was at Eastern Point to spend
Sunday with his parents, Major and
1Ha. Isaac SRT6snlAE
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14

Mrs. Christy Shea of Westerly has
been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Lruette of High street for week.