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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-12
LOCAL NOTICE.

Call at Harrington's store and see
the useful household goods to be given
away free. aug12d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-12
GARDINER.

John Tarbox is at home from Old
Orchard for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-12

Mrs Thomas Latin of Dresden is
visiting her husband i'll this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-12

Vera Ferguson has returned to the
home of her parents. Mr.. ana MIS-
Bert Ferguson, Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-12

- New London, Conn.,, Aug. f1.-That
it was daughter of Samuel j. Wag-
staff of Babylon, L. l.. who was look
ing for her father at local hotel this
morning instead of Mrs. John Edward
Geraghty. seeking her father. Amos
Tuck French. was made known by the
hotel people tonight. Mr.. Wagsta4
and Mr. French spent last night at the
hotel and half an hour after their de-
parture today young woman WHO
was thought to be Mrs. Geraghty ar
rived in an automobile seeking for the
two who had just gone. When Miss
Wagstaff found that her father and
Mr.. French had gone she also left
without making known her destination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-12
THE FUNERAL OF THE
LATE SENATOR FRYE

Continued from Page one)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-12

family of Mrs. John Edward Paul
Geraghty, formerly Miss Julia French
of Newport and New York. appeared
during the forenoon today TO disturb
the quiet which the clipping couple
were enjoying at the home of Mrs.
Joseph Harris, a relative of Geraghty
this city. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Geraghty
appeared very happy and showed NJ
signs that they We're worrying about
the future The young groom said,
however, that he had consulted law
yers in Newport before the elopement
and in Springfield today regarding his
best course of action in case Mr.. and
Mrs. French should attempt to have
him arrested on charge of abduc-
tion.
Julia" he said, turning to his bride.
they say l abducted you. Is that 500"
I should say it wasn't so, dear"
she replied emphatically. IF anybody
did that. it was that took you away,
Jack"
Geraghty said that after a briee
honeymoon he intended to return with
his wife to Newport and settle down,
in a nice little cottage"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-12

Springfield. Mass, Aug. 11.-No de-
tective or other representative of the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04
Judge Took the Miles Word

The originator of a widely-knowu
probation system, Judge William ].
Pollard, of st. Louis Police Court. had
a unique way of dealing out Justice 10
minor offenders, says the Boston Her
ala. A driver had been brought be-
fore Judge Pollard charged with cru
city to animals He had been driving
la sailed mule, but he had an expert
witness in veterinarian who testified
that the sore on the mules back did
not pain the animal in the least.
The Judge listened attentively to
the long technical opinion, and then
demanded to know the mules where
abouts. He was informed that it was
harnessed to wagon which stood on
the street in front of the court house.
The Judge then ordered that court be
adjourned for five minutes.
He took his cane and proceeded to
ne street, went up to the mule, and
With the end of his cane gently touch
ed the sore spot-of the animals back.
The mule promptly tried to kick the
dashboard off the wagon. Once again
me Judge touched the sore spot with
MS cane and the mule responded as
before.
Judge Pollard returned to the
bench, The prisoner was called be-
fore him.
With all due respect to the expert
testimony you have introduced in
your behalf to show that the mules
Lack does not hurt him. l will find
you $50 announced the Judge. 81
sked the mule if the sore hurt him
and be said it did"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04
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LOst-.A Dog.

1t was a bright spring morning, ana
while the buds burst into bloom and
the birds sang their songs, it did moi
seem possible that there should be on
the earth any spirit of conflict OF
hostility, according to The Popular
Magazine. A big automobile drew ul
in front of pretty residence in the
suburbs of Washington, and out of the
machine sprang a tall, military-look-
ing, white-mustached man, who walked
up on the porch and rang the doorbell
IviciousIy. When an old lady answered
the summons the soldierly-looking
man said, in a stern voice:
Madam, I have come to get my
dog"
Your dog is not here" replied the
old lady. That dog you see in the
yard belongs to me. l bave raised
him from puppy"
The visitor snorted in disdain, turn
ed on his heel, and went away; but
the next day he drew up before the
house in his carriage. AS he stepped
to the ground, he was followed by a
black setter dog AS on the day before
he rang the bell and was answered by
the old lady.
Madam" he said, even more stern
ly than before, Il have come to get
my dog. This dog here with me is a
brother of the one in your yard, and l
want no denial of the fact that some
body has stolen a dog from me-
The old lady explained that the dog
in her yard had been given to her by a
friend, and that General Nelson A.
Miles had, in the first place, presented
the pet to her friend.
Well" surrendered the visitor, 81
guess you are right"
"Who are you, anyway" asked the
old lady.
81, madam responded the military
looking man, "am General Nelson A
Miles," and he strobe away without
making any further comment on the
incident.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04
An Easy Way Out.

Ambassador Jusserand, at one of his
superb dinners at the French Embassy
in Washington, said of diplomacy, ac-
cording to The Star:
Diplomacy may be defined as a way
out-an easy, pleasant, honorable way
out.
A young royalist duke, from a story
current about him, is we'll versed in di-
plomacy.
This young man visited "A million
aire in Cannes during the Riviera seas.
ION, and his hosts daughter was
thrown at his head-so much so, in
fact that when he came to leave Can,
mes his hostess took him aside and de-
clared gravely:
It's reported all over that you arr
to marry Claire l don't know wha
to say to people
The Duke smiled easily.
Oh, just tell them, he said tina
Claire refused me-"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04
Latest Thing in Mourning,

The manager of the theatre racked
his brain in vain, says the Sporting
Times.
I'VE must do something" he repeat
ed, bitterly. People will expect US 10
do something to show respect to the
proprietor, now that he is dead"
Shall we close for the night of the
funeral?' suggested the assistant stage
manager.
With this business? You're fool,
laddie, fool! No; put the chorus in
black stockings"
And it was even so.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

An Oklahoma editor was much in
terested in a scientific note he en-
countered in an Eastern paper, to tho
effect that if the earth were fiatteneC
the sea would be two miles deep al
over the world
The editor reprinted this note with
the following comment:
IF any man is caught fattentng
the earth shoot him on the spot
There's a whole lot of us in this state
who can't swim. Success Magazine
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04
Every Morning Except Monday.

All Subscriptions Payable in Ad-
vance.
Advertising Rates promptly furnish
ed upon application.
All advertising copy requiring two
columns of space or less should be Ill
the business office not later than noon
of day prior to date of issue in order
to insure its prompt insertion. AL
copy for space of more than two col
umns should be submitted not later
than o'clock of the day, two days
prior to date of issue.
Memorial Resolutions, Resolutions
of Respect, Obituary Notices, etc.
other than those which the paper may
deem proper to publish as news mat
ter, will be charged for at the rate OF
cents per line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04
Wonderful Luck.

Rook-Taylor was always a FORUM
ate man, but doesn't it seem wonderful
that his luck should stay with him to
the very last?
Raleigh-How was that?
Rook-Why, he was operated on fol
the removal of pearl which he had
accidentally swallowed while eating
oysters, and when the pearl was ex.
amined it was found to be valuable
enough to pay for both the operation
and the Observation-Disclosures
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04
In Trade Terms.

Maud-Do you think Jack means
business?
Ethel-Business? Well, rather! He
snatched kiss last night and he said
the sample was so good he would open
negotiations for all l had. am con-
sidering his tender.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04
The Only Thing.

Guest (after particularly bad
Iunch)-There is one thing on your
table which is unsurpassed in the fin
est hotels in London.
Seaside Hotel Proprietor-Very kind
of you to say so, sir. May I ask what
you refer to?
Guest-The salt!-London Opinion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

David Belasco was condemning two
melodramas that had an unmerited
success among the less cultured por-
ton of the public
"The first" said Mr.. Belasco, in his
epigrammatic way, was all blood and
thunder, and the other wass all thud
and blunder "-Washington Star.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

Gov. Brown in his farewell address
insisted on the right of the people -
speak in the selection of United
States senator. Hoke Smith stood
on the platform a couple of years
ago, but does not seem quite so pro-
nounced in his views Just now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

Gov Brown in his farewell adj
dress insistsd on the right of the
people to speak in the selection of a
United States senator. Hoke Smith
stood on that platform a couple Of
years ago, but does not seem quite so
sure Of some of them?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04
Can You Beat 1t!

She-I am afraid, Tom, dear, You
will find me a mine of faults.
He-Daarling, it shall be the sweet
est labor of my life to correct them
She (faring up)-Indeed, you
shan't!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04
Indianian'S Patriotic Corn.
fundamentals News. J

On a wager with Capt. Wallace Fos-
ter, of indianapolis, Melvin G. Huey,
a farmer living near this city, has sue
ceeded in producing an ear of corn
containing kernels of red, white and
blue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04
No News to Her.

He-You refuse me, then. Oh, well,
there are Others
She-I know there are. I accepted
one of them this afternoon.-Boston
Transcript.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

Public and private sanitation is SO
important that any neglect in that d.
rection is actually criminal. That is
the comment of the Wilmington Star
The citizens of Americas should stand
soldily behind the city government in
all steps to protect and promote the
public health.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

The bill permitting the governor 20
order change or venue whenever
there is danger of the lynching Of a
prisoner is a good measure and should
pass unanimously Georgia has been
disgraced too often by mob violence
to permit Of its continuance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

The bill to permit women to prac-
tice law in Georgia should pass with
out dissenting vote. The time has
passed for a refusal of such priv
ilege. Let Georgia get at the head Of
the modern procession and not lag
behind.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

They want to probe the State Agri-
cultural Department now in an effort
to injure Tom Hudson politically
Well, the probers had better be care
full that there doesn't come a flare
back
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

South Georgia ought to be willing
to quit being made an easy thing OF
by North Georgia. The time for a re-
volt is ripe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

The bill to create the office of Lieu
tenant Governor has made it's usual
appearance. Because the bill is 3
good one its. chances are dubious.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

Near beer saloons went out of bus
mess in North Carolina on July 1.
Blind tigers of a different stripe will
probably take their place.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

Andy Carnegie says there will ~be
more multi-millionaires in the United
States. Andy and Pierpont have form
ed too close a union to let any one
else in.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

Only week now before the vote
will tell how much reliance is to be
put by senatorial candidates on legis-
lators promises.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04
Editorial Paragraphs

Editorial Paragraphs e. E. e. E. .".
Typhoid fever is reported quite pre-
yalent in a number of Georgia counties
this summer. Would it not pay all the
county authorities to get in touch with
the national health authorities and pro-
vide for vaccination against this dread
disease?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04
Americas, Ga, July 4, 1911.

. Mr.. Murphy, of Bulloch, wants TO
stop excursion trains on Sunday. TINS
is a blow at TyDee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

Jacksonville is getting rich off OF
the crime and misery it engenders in
adjacent territory through its booze
business
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

Valdosta is talking Of a city milk
inspection. Americas is behind in
tbs important respect Milk is dang
erous when it is not pure and clean.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

The water melon market has col
lapsed and the growers are feeling
blue. Between the railroads and the
commission men little comes back 10
the growers, it is stated. 1t, is all
right to play the part of public
benefactor but the melon growers
would like a bank balance as we'll.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04
Y
SOME,
MORNING SMILES.

? ? 2 = , = , , , , , , =
Why Men Leave Home.
My wife and l have birthdays
Upon the selfsame day;
We celebrate together,
1t is the incest way.
We give each other presents
This year the gifts were swell;
gave my wife some diamonds,
My wife she gave me
Goodness
We almost said it out loud.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

Hoke's followers usually do as lie
says" is the Valdosta Times COM
ment. But just now he does not
seem quite so sure of some of them?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04
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THE BRIDGE OF WHIST I
4 \ y y 4 y y 4 \ \ y y y \
(AnOlOpiee To Pvron

apologies to Byron.)
They live in parlors on the Bridge Of
Whist,
And lovely prizes lie on either hand
Dinner, supper passed, but are MOI
missed,
While starving husbands wait with
hats in hand.
Alas! 1t soon becomes the Bridge OF
Signs
The game is coming to an anxious end,
And brighter grows the lovely, brill
liant eyes,
For hopes and fears upon the cards
depend;
Forgotten, those VINO in the morn they
kissed,
Not even mem'ries on the Bridge Of
Whist. LA MeenAhk
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

Slngleton-"How true it is thai
there is nothing new under the sun
Wedleight-"Huh! guess you've new
er been married, or you would know
there are new style :, ''rsp'o hats
about once mQWho
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

Z 1t is equally true that we never know
what we can't do until we try it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

The reason a girl doesn't ever fiTt
is tina. what she makes her mother
believe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04

1t seems possible to be able to learn
to like anybody, under urgent neces-
sity, except your relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-04
OFFICIAL ORGAN:

OIIy OF 1OUS'
Sumter County.
Webster County.
Railroad Commission of Georgia For
Third Congressional District.
q. S. Court Southern District OF
Georgia.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-19
BERTHE Proposed-Then Woke Up
July 10, 1911.
Name and Address.

Scene: home of wealth, including
"everyth thing that money can buy" A
charming looking young girl is seated Ian
guidly on a couch, in her hand French
novel. Enter, a young man. dressed with
great attention to detail. AS he enters. he
glances about to see that no one else is
present.
He: Hello. girliel
She: Dear me, Berthe; you almost
startled me. Where did you come fromH
Thought you were awaiting.
He: Weather too rough Now, what do
you suppose I came fort
She: How abrupt you are!-not at all
your usual manner.
He: Well, why shouldn't be excited
about It? 1 am going to do something i'm
portant.
She: can scarcely believe It. BY the
way. did you win the tournament yester-
day? t. ...
He: No. Simply rotten. Clever got It
away from me by two holes.
She: You are not in condition this year,
What's up with you. any way? You
haven't gone stale. have you?
He Throwing himself in a chair: No;
but I've got something on my mind.
She; Ont with 1t.
He: am thinking OF sStting married.
She: Wen, why don't you? 1t might be
the best thing in the world.
He: am thinking OF marrying you.
She STRENGTHENING up suddenly and star
ing at him): You don't really mean IT!
He: Yes / do. It's been on my mind
for a long time. ! can't seem TO get II out.
.NaIy
be a good thing? You know can't say
what 1 want TO; but I mean 1t just the
same.
She: What perfect nonscnsel
He: Now, old fellow, be sensiblel
mean it. OF course It would make talk
we've been together so much. you know
but why wouldn't II be a good thing7 You
may think I have no idea about business,
Just because haven't been in it-now, that
sort OF thing makes me tired-just because
haven't been grubbing over a set OF
| ledgers all my life l don't think about
those things, tell you, girise, am Just
as cautious as they make 'em. U,ooks al
her appealingly) DO you suppose I would
/ 20 into a thing like this unless I had
doped il all out? Not much! know
where I stand And I'm thinking OF you
too. Why. we'd have an immense time.
You know I never get cross-you couldn't
ruffie mel
She: DO you know, that's what l like
| about you BERTHE. ! must say you have a
good disposition How much money have
you got?
He: Well, have only got ten thou a
year now. but you know grandfather will
fix me up with twenty more He's getting
groGgy-he won't last more than q ear
A nice old chap, too. Always been square
with me. Got me out OF no end OF trouble
and I've seen II! That's another thing
Ollie, you want TO consider. I'm no cal
low thing I've seen all sorts OF trouble
I've been up against II. II makes a fellow
broad. can tell you. and II would be 6
help to you.
She Qgnoring his appeal TO the gallery
Where would We liver
He: Anywhere you say. am not fussy
about that. you know. We might chass
around the continent for a year or so.
She: I'm sick OF IL.
He: Well. how would q nice. comfy little
bungalow do? Where We could
She: What DO you take me for7 Dom
you suppose want some pleasure? AnC
the fret year OF married hfel You see how
II Is desperately. We never could settl'
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-19

You are a girl who needs TO be known
to be-disliked. But It is easy TO know
you. Just one trip with you on a street
car convinces your companion that your
room is better than your company.
Just look at that mani Isn't his nose
funnyy' you whisper to your friend.
You never seem to have the slightest
perception that the man with the funny
nose may be entirely unable to regard 1t
as a joke. 1t may be a calamity TO him.
He may suffer torture every time any one
looks at It. Going down town may be a
long tour OF dismal embarrassment.
The girl with you, to whom you are CIV
ing a short course In instruction how to
dislike you. may have the sympathy to
appreciate the mans feelings. She care
fully turns her gaze to the opposite end
of the car from your victim.
You're not looking at the right oner
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-19
. The Bee8 home Magazine Page *
How to Treat a Wife

My, but it's warm out' here!" exclaimed
De Confirmed Commuter. dejectediy.
ITS warm everywhere. dear" answered
pc Hopeful Housewife "and several per
fons who were in town, today told me that.
~ comparison with the city, this place
pens like iavsuTmer resort.
'Oh. weH. sretorted sthe Commuter.
Eeariiy Il 'suppose4 could kid myself that
fwHy II lilsetis But l prefer to look the
Facts in the faeey This place Is a sizzling
pven, and his 'fidiculpas to compare It with
he cool, delishtfth places further up the
road where milBenaires- have their country
bones. A-comuriter's r. paradise, would be
fich mans purgatory, and once in a while I
almost wish J. werS=a rich rTnaH."
but you-can be- n .riqit mar every little
Aesfa% his wife urged, tactfully land that
Keeps the pleasure of spending fresh. You
know yo8isald yourself that you could feel
like millionaire every Saturday. anyhow.
don't believe mthonsires have the sensa-
ton of wealth nearly so often."
''Say!'' he ex ofatnneis with sudden en-
ergy IN his voice, that's -truel That's
gives me- an ideal >sIetlsrun down TO Lake
Hiawatha for over suRdsy.DI ran, get away.
and one OF the boys Witb!spent his vacation
l there a few years taEo tells me It's de-
plightfully eo6i-sbIendld fishine-great bath
ing. and the |ftnesa hBody- of water in. ten
statesl" .Ns't- sG- i.tr - liz,
The Hopeful Housewife sighed, for she
saw from the Coafifmed Commuters face
that e-eonfronted sthe 4Hevltable 49,.
The neighbors say It's very hot there
she murmured,. - sa..-..-..
BAH said the commuter, in his most
superior manner, ''what do they know
add ut it?"' p 7''S''.'7
So while his wife packed two suitcases,
he Y busted himself with sorting over his
fishing tackle s''H Ii-AE
Next morning fhey arose at dawn and
even then the sun stared them out CT
countenShce h'''' fHj "-' 80
At the station they learned that no parlor
cars ran. to their destination, which was
| three hours distant. There was no break.
fast car. either. and II would require a
second Dante to. Describe the heat and the
to[tures OF that long, dismal local train
wbieb, Ike a wounded snake. dragged III
soE length along ''".
Never mind tiiis,'' he remarked. Here's
a seven-miie trip up the lake to our hote
by motor boat. sYDuTi forget all about tn,
heat the first minute the lake breeze
strikes you" ;.-t- orr .l.
And at last the lake was reached
Hedged by snothesing abiHs. II crawlet
slowly through a thick haze of heat
The small motor boat AR which the Con
I firmed Conmuter. and IBIS wife embarked
| reeked Of galsolene,, and, az II chugged dog
I gIEy through ths sluggish water tn
avelers TealizedRthat IL a breeze existed