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Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

During coronation week some of
the London hotels are going to charge
$50 q day, SO now you can figure up
how much you're going to save by
not going.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

"A Boston waiter returned wallet
containing $4,000 to a man who had
left it on his table. "A New York
waiter would have regarded it as
merely tip.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19
NeishborIy Comment

NeishborIy Comment.
What do you think of Mrs. Gam
mons idea of keeping Lent condi-
tions?
Judging from my experience of her.
think it is in never returning any.
thing she borrows."
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19
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Given Twenty Years for Murder.
Danville. Ll.-The jury In the case
against Fred G. Garner, charged with
the murder of Mrs. Elsie Cochrane,
returned a verdict Of guilty Monday
and fixed his punishment at 20 years
in the penitentiary.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

Among those who will be benefited
by the discovery of telephonic hyno-
tism is the man who doesn't know 1t
is his wife he is talking to on the,
wire. Is
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

twenty Bidders Hurt at Auction.
Newark. N. J.-Twenty persons, a
majority Of them women, are under
the care of surgeons at Glengardner,
N. j., as the result of the collapse Of
a platform at an auction sale Wednes-
day.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19
olaa samaroff TO Re Bride.

Olga SamAroH to Be Bride.
Cincinnati - Announcement was
made here Sunday of the engagement
of Olga samaroff, pianist, to Leopold
Stokovski, conductor of the Cincinnati
Symphony orchestra. No date has
been set for the wedding.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19
Gives s5oo. .ooo 10 Japan.

Tokyo.-K. okura Friday gave $780,.
900 to be devoted with a similar
amount donated some time ago by the
emperor for the relief of the poor and
sick of Japan.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

Seattle, Wash.-Practically the en-
tire business district Of Iditarod City,
Alaska. the scene Of the recent rich
gold strikes. was destroyed by fire
Monday.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19
Poor Green

Green's wife is suftragette, isn't
she?"
Yes, and Green says he wouldn't
mind that SO much II she didn't always
act as though it is his fault she can't
vote"
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19
New Haven Has 5000. 900 p,

New Haven Has 100000 Fire.
New Haven. Conn.-Five buildings
covering block on the lower side Of
the city and adjacent to the manufac-
turing district. were fireswept satur-
day. The total loss is 100000.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19
Blind Woman Die. In Fire.

Blind Woman Dies In Fire.
Cleveland, o.-Two persons, one a
blind woman, lost their lives and
three others were injured when the
residence of Henry Marston was de-
stroyed by fire Saturday.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

In addition to the harem skirt we
have also q ''three-quarter" skirt in
our midst. The poor skirt is being
wantonly mutilated these days.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

Paris protests that that city is not
responsible for the harem skirt. Paris
has enough blots on its 'scutcheon
without the preparation Of the harem
garment.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19
Gen. Henry g. Youna Dead.

Paris.-Gen. Henry C. Young, a vet
eran of the Civil war and probably
the most widely known American resi-
dent in Paris, died Thursday at his
home In the Rue Canero.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

Possibly that baron arrested with
brass knuckles IN his pocket was on .
matrimonial expedition after the good
old baronial fashion.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

There is talk Of . $25, 600. 900 high
way from New York to Washington.
Il is to be hoped that 1t will not be
an extension OF Wall street
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

Because her husband hasn't spoken
to her for seven years Philadelphia
woman wants. a divorce. Evidently
that's too long time. between last
words.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

London dispatches tell us that
Americans are recognized in England
by the smartness of their footwear.
It strikes US that most of them are
recognized by the largeness Of their
bank rolls.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

Woman Mayor Sworn In.
Hunnewell, Kan.--Mrs, Emma VIII
son. elected mayor OF this town, was
sworn into Office at the meeting Of
the city council Tuesday.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

Berlin l about to tax each purchas.
- Of . ticket to the moving picture
shows. That is getting close to rob
ting the babies.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

II whiskers are to be put under the
ban as hiding places for microbes,
what about the fur coat?
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

Parisians started a riot the other
day at the production Of new play.
Such things do not happen In America,
but they are richly merited by some
OF the alleged plays that are thrust
upon u.s..
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19
substitution.

customer-Have you got the latest
thriller?
clerk-No; but here's something
Just as bad.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19
Lovers for 20 years eloped in Della.
Mare. What was their hurry?
When money talks 1t is sure to at
tract the attention of bystanders.

Have you had couple of $4,000
seatssreserved In the coronation linef
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

As soon as a little morelof the frost
gets out of the ground the aviators
will resume business.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

For our women readers only: a.
Massachusetts scientist says that thst
xray viii reveal persons age
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19
The Democrat
CARR. BRONSON s. CARR
MANCHESTER IOWA

Spring sunshine will do some good
road building.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

Do we get our garden seeds from
the last session or the extra session
of congress, Or both7
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19
England is said to lose $75,0c0. 900
year through the rayages OF rats =
Why doesn't she keep cat?

The Michigan small boy who swal-
lowed a safetypin ia thriving. There
must be something in name.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

There is quite difference between
boosting and boasting.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19
NATURALLY.

Jonathan-silas is dead. Went to
ther city ter git tooth pulled and
ther dentist told him he'd better take
gas first.
Postmaster-Gave him an overdose.
seh?
Jonathan-No. After ther dentist
told him that he went back ter his
boarding house an took ther gas him
self
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-19

"If Mr.. VAN is right" says Harper's
Weekly. In = concise summing-up,
then it seems pretty plain that we
arc entered upon new era in both
economics and politics. And 1t is high
time we did II evolution is to sup
plant revolution as an efficient force
In the development of civilization"
The Detroit times., 1911-12-09
ONE OF LIES LITTLE MYSTERIES.
what are Yiolets for?

What are yiolets for?
.sviolets we're created to be made
into corsage bouquets to be worn over
our hearts and TO exhale sweet IN
canse for our nostrils," aver Mar
5orie and Claire. "Surest thing you
know" echoes Sadie, though why sne
e so sure doth not appear, since
sadie certainly never wore vioiets
over her heart
.Violets were created to bourgeon
and blow that men might look into
their purple eyes" and so on and SO
forth, says the poet
.Violets were made to sell" says
the florist.
"Violets were made to teach us the
beauty of humility" says the preach
ere,
The consensus of opinion Is that
violets were made TO be seen, at least.
We're they?
There's a certain sheer cliff in GER
tain range of mountains, and half way
down that cliff Is a little grassy ledge
that no man ever trod. Only the
birds and the wind come there.
Yet on that ledge, where man has
never been, where, In all likelihood,
no man ever will be while the world
spins, there are violets that bloom
year in and year out just as do the
yiolets in the valley below. II you
were to lean over the verge OF the
cliff some clear day in early May and
look at the ledge with a powerful
glass, you could see the violets as a
blue blurr.
but nobody ever does that
No one, in all the thousands OK
years that have passed since the
green began to show among the
crumbling shale Of the little edge, has
really seen the violets that grow there.
But think you that these violets are
any less rich In their coloring or less
delicate in their veining, any less
graceful in their lines or less prompt
In their waking in the spring because
The Detroit times., 1911-12-09

cost OF the linen outfit will be about
as follows:
Extra fine tablecloth-2 yards
at $l.25 n yard. ......".....$2. 90
10 dozen napkins at $3.50
uOLen ......-... ..ssss.. 10
. tablecloths at 75c yard. .... 3. 90
"A dozen plate doylies. ,....,. 800
6 centerpieces (from 25 10 90
cents each) ....,...........,. = %
A dozen small doylles. ......... 100
Pads for doylies. l.... so
Table pad ~ ......... 90
One who desires TO entertain much
will have need OF more linen than
The one whose social activities are Fe-
stricted by environment or tempera-
nent For the latter the quantity or
smaller napery may be cut In half.
The doylies are saving In laundry
and a protection for tablecloths.
China is variable in price. Aus
trian china sets of 100 pieces may
be secured for between IS and $40 In
excellent designs and colors. IL you
desire TO select only certain pieces.
you will find the task made easy
Iudicious care In selection will be
repaid by long satisfaction. Quiet
and conventional patterns are the
lest In glassware, II is better to
select glass OF inexpensive price and
fair weight. since the breakage is
likely TO be a considerable expense
unless thus safeguarded.
Silver is always a temptation. but
standard plated ware Is OF better
service for the household that must
be kept within an average income.
Teaspoons in sets OF six may be had
for Sl.50. tablespoons for $500 and
six knives and SIX forks for $500.
One bride gazed with dismay at
wedding gifts duplicating her own
choice OF china. glassware and silver.
and declared that no bride should
make any such purchases till after
she had counted her wedding gifts.
For the bride whose choice OF din
ing room furnishing is all her own.
simplicity and quiet good taste at the
minimum OF expense should be the
keynote OF her shopping.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-09

none OF us ever goes there to see
them?
Don't you fool yourself. Whether or
not you come and look is as imma-
terial to the violet as the phases OF
the moons of Saturn are to you.
What. then are violets made for. il
not TO be seen or smelled or bought
and sold or preached about?
Not for anything that directly con-
Germs us, you may be sure To work
out some secret destiny of their own
perhaps, but certainly not merely to
please US, or 10 give us texts for ser.
mons, or to be worn over the hearts
OF our women.
Fact is we don't know what violets
are made for. And never will. Per
haps violets know, but be sure they
won't tell
This. too. 10 one Of life's minor mys-
teries.
.nf-ra
The Detroit times., 1911-12-09

Furnishing the dining room is the
least problem OF any room In the
Louise, especially II young couple
has chosen the four-room house or
apartment best adapted to average in
come.
The keynote of the room should be
simplicity and the modern methods
or building often equips the room
with one OF its most important items
OF furniture. the builtin sideboard.
II this is already In place, the only
large articles OF furniture necessary
Tor the room are the table and chairs.
\ A good table of high-polished quar-
ter-sawed oak, durable and massive in
appearance. may be secured in the
oval or round style, extension top and
pedestal base, for SIS at nearly any
reasonablepriced furniture store or
department. Chairs to match with
leather seat uphoistering, may be
foundfor 81 each.
II the sideboard is not set in and
The Detroit times., 1911-12-09
Problems Of Housewife Furnishing of the Dining Room

as simple as possible in design and
Feed not cost more than $3.50 a pair.
For the young bride who has not
neen endowed with a girlhood hope
tox" for the garnering OF household
linens, the purchase OF tablecloths
and napkins will be an item.
With a highly olished table where
a centerpiece and doylies will serve
Tor breakfast and luncheon. three
ordinary and one fine tablecloth
Ought 10 be sufficient A half dozen
fine napkins and ? dozen for ordinary
use should complete this line. A
dozen small doylies for use under
glasses, will complete the set. The
use OF knitted pads under doylies will
save the table frommarkings. The
The Detroit times., 1911-12-09

San FRANCISCO. Cal, Dec s.-Mi-
chae' sullivan, who has begged on the
was found dead in his howell here
Hank books discovered in a mattress
<howed deposits or more than $4,000
suilivan's death was apparently due. to
natural causes. He left a will In which
no heoueafhed 5000 to his sister. Mary
sullivan. OF Utica. n. Y.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-09

Caterpillar Auto IL name for ma
chine equipped with endless chains OF
reeeen trssds ~ plsce o. soto wheels.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-09

A--t1) Dissolve a teaspoonfuI oxalIc
acid In a pint OF hot water and rub
Repeat until stains are removed Use
precautions. as the acid Is poisonous
I'D Beat one cup egK-whites until
very stiff with pinch Of salt Fold
IN one cup graduated sugar sifted
twice. one teaspoonful almond and Y
feaspoonful vanilla. Then add one cup
-four and one teaspoonful cream OF
IN rfar which have been sifted together
three times. Fill buttered pan with
center tube. and bake 40 minutes
when done invert pan until cool, re-
move pan, brush cake with egg-white
hsoten- with sugar, then cover with
frosting. (3) Browns and grays.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-09

Dear Miss Grey: (1) what will take
has been washedH CD Give recipe for
angel cake. CD What will be the
leading color ia mems suits for the
coming winter?--A Reader
The Detroit times., 1911-12-09
G1.tkiaGox:
MnsrwAnswmers

Dear Miss Grey: I am IS. Have a
cousin who has been married only a
short time, and while L was visiting
them recently he became intensely in
fatuated with me. As I care nothing
for him, and know the whole thing to
be ridiculous. how can i ward of his
attentions? Shall 1 tell his wife?-
Regina.
A.: "wrong'--not "ridiculous"--is
the right word TO use. And I'm sure
that II you had not listened TO the
man you would not have known that
. he was Infatuated" with you. You
were Just as much to blame as he. and
you do not seem TO know IL. The fact
that you do not care for him has moth
fng to do with IL. IL In very easy for
a good and true womanly woman 10
ward on" a married mans attentions
without asking help OF anyone, and II
you had used a little discretion and
common sense you would never have
had this experience. And let me tell
you that the man in the case has little
respect for you. and you Will not help
matters IN the least by telling his wife
about IL Just go your way forget
about A. IL you can. and profit by the
experience
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09
YOUR TRULY'S SECRET II OUT
TIE Free Dime Treat Promised by
Yours Truly to BE the Best Ever Il
GiYen-Coupon Comes Vo-
morrow.

Wc1l y;urs truIy's secret is out
at last For the last four days every
Tins Recorder reader has been
watching those myatify.ns Free Dime
advertisements of Yours truly, Won
dering what on earth it could mean.
And to-day, on page 4, you can find
the solution of the mystery.
It's Yours truly Coffee-said to be
the best coffee ever blended And
the Free Dime coupon that appears
in tomorrow's Times-Recorder is
for 10c. in the purchase of he full
sized one-pound can. and every
Yours truly grocer in town has a
big stock on hand to meet the big
demand that is sure to come when
The Times-Recorded readers get to-
morrow's coupon.
Glover Grocery Company are con-
fident that this will be the most sue
cessful of all the treats Yours truly
has ever given in Americas. For
Yours truly Coffee is noted as the
finest, most satisfying blend of coffee
ever produced.
This is due to the wonderful care
and skill exercised in its blending.
The men that prepare Yours truly
Coffee are experts, with nearly a
half century's experience behind
them.
They are recognized as the worlds
foremost authorities on coffee. And
IN every stage of the preparation
from the buying to the packfng-ex-
perts are in complete charge of even
the slightest details
The result is coffee that is most
delightful in flayor-rich and refresh
'ng-and made more delicious by a
most appetizing delicacy of fragrance
Everywhere that Yours truly Coffee
has been introduced, it has been
made a distinct hit and Glover Gro
Gerry Company, confidently expect
that Americas coffee-drinkers will be
delighted with this new coffee
Don't forget to clip your coupon
tomorrow-and get your can of Cot
| fee,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09
OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT
The Pictures win Be Unusually
Good Feast of Good Things In
Motion Photography.

A Pathe weekly film will give you
events that are transporting the world
over. 1t will show the following at
Philadelphia, you can see at The
Point Breeze Track Bob Burman, win
ner of the Savannah Races, Speed
King of the World, attempts to tie
fend his title on a circular dirt track
London, England: The inyestiture Of
the Prince of Wales as a knight of
the Garter, in st. Georges Chapel
Detroit, Mich-Knights of Column
bus in Convention, showing the Mayor
Of Detroit, the Supreme knight, Bish-
op Kelly and Father Van Antwerp.
Messina, Italy.-The Queen of Italy
visits the orphans who lost their par
ents in the Great Messina earthquake
This new village, on the ruins of Mes
sina, is named Regina Elena" in
honor of the Queen.
LOndCn, England.-The parade in
honor of the Proclamation of the
Emperor of India. Bronx, n. Y.--Cur-
ator Ditmara and Head Keeper Sny-
der extract the venom from two newly
arrived poisonous snakes at the
Bronx zoo. The venom of some
snakes is used for medicinal pur-
poses. New York, n. Y.-The start
from Governors Island of the Aero
plane race from New York to Phila-
delphia, showing Hamilton. Bud
Mars, Beachey and Robinson.
A Lubin film which is sure to please,
with Florence Lawrence in tn lead
ing role is "A Rebelious Blossom"
Artistically acted, diverting story
rejuvenates and eXhilarates, and in
the end there was a double peal Of
glad wedding bells.
Selig presents Life on the Border"
a pathetic incident in the life Of an |
early pioneer
These three reels give an exception
lily we'll balanced program and re-
lects credit ON the management of |
he Opera House in selecting such
desirable subjects for the moving pic
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09
DEATH OF MRS. MARCHANT
AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS
Cousin of Mrs. John A. Cobb Dies
in Carolina.

Mrs. John A. Cobb received recently
the distressing intelligence Of the
death of her cousin, Mrs.A. H. March
ant, at her home In South Carolina.
Mrs. Marchant was formerly Miss
Susan CALHOUN Whitaker, of Mil4
ledgeville, and a sister of Mrs. Joe A.
Ansley, Jr., whom, as a young lady,
she visited in Americas. The deceased
was very beautiful young woman
and beloved among many friends,
The funeral was in Milledgeyille yes
terday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09
HERE'S THE HOG KILLINGS
AND OTHER GOOD THINGS

Call at Bragg & Morgan's market
to-day for tee best of everything to
eat. Fine country sausage, ribs,
backbone; best cuts of beef, fresh
fresh pork, Spanish mackerel, Cara
belle oysters, country butter. Phones
"a and 215. Git
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09
IRWIN SUCCEEDS PICQUET As
RECORDER FOR AUGUSTA

Augusta, Ga, Dec, S,-After read
ing the annual report of the record
the resignation of Chas. A. Picquet,
er and the unanimous acceptance Of
the present recorder, upon motion
of Mr.. Wright Of the First, VIM. D.
Irwin was unanimously elected to
succeed Mr.. Twins term of office
being January |.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Beginning Thursday, Dec eth, I
will sell all trimmed and untrimmed
hats at and below cost. Terms cash,
nothing to be charged,
MRS. NJ. r. ELAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Reform be gins as far away from
home as possible.
Nearly every man thinks he is an
inspiration to some woman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Our ideas of man hater is 4 wo-
man of 80 who never had proposal.
There's many a slip 'twixt his and
her lip.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Mrs L. NJ. Jones, Of Macon is Wis
iting at the homes of her brothers,
Messrs George NJ. and John T, Bragg
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Miss Marie Miller returned to Amer
icus yesterday from visit of sever
al days in Moultrie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Miss Addie Wilson returned to her
home in Savannah yesterday after &
visit to friends here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

The Grand" Square
and Upright" piano sales
man and workman, with
the Cable Piano Co., Allan
ia, Ga. Address for next 1C
days or two weeks, Ameri-
Gus, Ga. Phone 43o. Perma-
nent address, Macon, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Beginning Thursday, Dec. It'll, | will
sell all trimmed and untrimmed hats
at and below cost. Terms cash, moth
ing to be charged.
MRS. NJ. 7. ELAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

If you would have your OWE way
you must be willing to travel alone at
times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Talk about minister's sons not get
ting up in the world. How about Glenn
Curtis, the aviator? He's one
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Mrs. Dudley. of Alabama, is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs l B. Small,
at her residence on Colleg street,
east.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Mr.. C. B. Whatley, a prominent
Cordelean, was a business visitor il
the city yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

The reason a girl loves to go to a
dance is so she can sit on the stairs
with a man and not do it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Beginning Thursday, Dec 7th, ] will
sell all trimmed and untrimmed hats
at and below cost. Terms cash, moth
ing to be charged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

The reason a boy can go to COLES
and not learn anything is his father
learned less not going.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Money makes the mare go, and n
sheriff's attachment makes the auto
mobile go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Mr. w. A Abercrombie came down
from Macon yesterday with others
here from the Central city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

DR. Bert Morgan, formerly Of Amer
icus but now a practicing physician
if Atlanta, returned home yesterday
after a pleasant visit here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

FOR RENT-Three rooms for light
housekeeping. Apply at sos Lee
street, one block of artesian we'll.
sgt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Mr.. w. j. Oliver, of She'll man,
was looking after matters of business
in Americas yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Sales ladies wanted at kresS' Store.
6-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

A man Will never lie to his wife if
he hasn't one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Miss May Haynes of Durham, n. C.,
: welcomed to Americas, her former
home, by friends, as the guest OF
Mis-. Arthur Rylander.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

No man is so big that some other
man can't fill his shoes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-09

Mr. J. r. Carson was Well known
citizen of Columbus spending yes
terday in Americas.