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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22
SERVICES AT CALVARY TODAY.

Litany at a. m, evening prayer and
address, 1880 p m, The address at
the evening service will deal with
First Thessalonians. Everybody invit-
ed. After the service there will be a
choir practice. All members are re-
uuested to attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

Twenty-Eighth District, Ga, March
21.-Mr Reuben Cannon and siste.
Miss Eula, spent the weekend with
relatives near Dawson and BronwooI
Mss Irma Clements and little bro
Their, Hugh, spent Friday night and
Saturday with their sister, Mrs. ]. D.
Lane.
Miss Oracle Griffin visited Miss Mat
tie Ruth McMahon Saturday night
and Sunday.
Mr. Webster Griffin and Misses
Gladys Roach and Grin Griffin left Sat
urday with Mr.. J. A. Griffin for nelr
Arab, where they will spend few
days very pleasantly, the guests OF
relatives.
MSS Bessie jennings from near
Americus, is the guest of Miss Eula
Cannon this week
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22
Rank Injustice of the Census
Bureau Report.

While the Census Bureau has PROFESSIONALLY done
Nmecus great injustice by far refusing in the
face of absolute and ndspuabe facts the of this special
edition accurately and clearly forth official statistics of
Americas and this section 1t believed that these author
ae facts will go far the injustice of the Census report
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22
Marvellous Increase In Re-
sources of this Section.

Perhaps the truly remarkable growth of Americu Sumter
County and this immediate section best shown the unprecedented
development of her and the addition of indus
tries Such the magnitude Of this development during the past de-
cade-and especially within the past FIVE yearsat the proper
entaon of these facts distinct and happy surprise
everv citizen of this section.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

Another meeting will be held Friday
night at city hall in interest of the
bond election. Come out to it, and line
up on the side of progress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

That program of pictures at the
opera house last night could not be
surpassed anywhere. Prettier ones
were never shown in Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

If that bond issue goes through
we can all get together upon the
baseball situation and the best remedy
for the measles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

The concert to be rendered Thurs
day night at the opera house by the
ladies orchestra will delight hundreds
assembled to see the play.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

Sumter's good roads charmed thC
New York Herald's representative. He
said they could not be surpassed any
where.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

Americas has about $50 to 500 voters
who show up in all primary elections.
Less than half this number have paid
taxes and registered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

If sewerage is extended to East AM
CIRCUS, to Brooklyn Heights and out to
the Southside, it means the building of
hundreds of pretty homes there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

Over 100000 of property in Ameri-
cus-all big manufacturing plants-ls
protected against fire by just one four
inch water main.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

Pork and beans may be the whole
s'nus1 diet in the world, but don't OF
der em when you take her out to din
ner after the opera tomorrow night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

A Carolina farmer visited his farm
in an aeroplane and yet the papers
continue to talk about Western farm
ers who own automobiles
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

The man who insists upon whistling
the music rendered at the moving
pictures can easily be seen. And he
wants to attract attention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

1t does seem proper that as long as
Uncle Sam is sending those troops to
the border at our expense, We might
be told exactly why
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

Americas gave hearty greeting yes
terday to the scout car and party, and
impressed the fact that Americas was
upon the map.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quini1s
Tablets. Druggists refund money If ID
fails to cure. E. W. GROVES signature
on each box. 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

Feninimity is in suspense to know
who, if anyone here, will don first the
harem skirt of fashion and wear it
upon dress parade.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22
Why all Roads Lead to Sum
ter County.

Never before was Southwest Georgia particularly Sum
ter County with her nationally amous good roads firmly fixed
the public eye Not only Home Investors and Capita
pouring in from all parts the South but from every section OF this
country and Canada One single these perfect and modern
highways the most convincing argument OF the certain future OF
this section any Investor ask for.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

There is evidently a spirit among
many voters to oppose any other bond
issue until Council carries out its
promise as to paving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22
$500 Copies Offer Big Advan-
tage to Advertisers.

There will be $500 copies of this special development supple
nent printed without any date ne and this way will be used
answering the evernceasng number OF requests TOR information
concerning this section its possibilities ETC. he advertising rates
have been placed very low figure order that this supplement
be absolutely representative and include every
interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22
Unprecedented Appreciation
of Land Values.

Generally speaking there better index of existing conditions
than found values of both city property and farm lands In
this respect the showing of Americas and Sumter Coutny certain
astonh not only all Georgia. but attract wide national attention
we'll.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

Americas will occupy a conspic
uous place on the New York to Florida
auto highway They just can't get
around Sumter's roads
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

A man never realizes how expensive
a good time is until afterwards.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22
RECORDER.


This edition will include beautifully printed xeen-page sup
pement prousey illustrated with hatones and line drawings
geher with all of the latest facts figures and statistics regarding
Amerus Sumter Couty and this entire section collected by recog
nzed expert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

There are strong indications that
Americas is waking up to its great
possibilities as a city and a spirit OF
public interest is developing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22
TALES OF THE TOWN
TOLD IN A few lines
Pencil Stubs Picked Up al
= Random

Let us engrave your Visiting Cards
and Wedding Invitations in the latest
styles. Holidays Book Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

The early spring baseball flag indi-
eating game today" seems to be about
as good as a cold wave flag as any
the government has.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

The educational train is to end its
trip this week. 1t has been play
ing to standing room only audiences
throughout Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

Many men would gladly sacrifice
their wives to their country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

Tbree-fourths of the peach crop IS
gone, and as the Yankees will eat the
other fourth, the native must go
without this year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-22

Over 100000 of property in Ameri-
cus-all big manufacturing plants-ts
protected against fire by just one four
inch water main.
If sewerage is extended to East Am
ericus, to Brooklyn Heights and out to
the Southside, it means the building Of
hundreds of pretty homes there.
Americas gave hearty greeting yes
terday to the scout car and party, and
impressed the fact that Americas was
upon the map.
1t does seem proper that as long as
Uncle Sam is sending those troops to
the border at our expense, We might
be told exactly why
A Carolina farmer visited his farm
in an aeroplane and yet the papers
continue to talk about Western farm
ers who own automobiles.
Pork and beans may be the whole
s'n,tSt diet in the world, but don't OF
der 'em when you take her out to din
ner after the opera tomorrow night
If that bond issue goes through
we can all get together upon the
baseball situation and the best remedy
for the measles.
Sumter's good roads charmed the
New York Herald's representative. He
said they could not be surpassed any,
where.
The man who insists upon whistling
the music rendered at the moving
pictures can easily be seen. And he
wants to attract attention
There is evidently a spirit among
many voters to oppose any other bon1
issue until Council carries out its
promise as to paving
Americas will occupy a conspic
uous place on the New York to Florida
auto highway They just can't get
around Sumter's roads.
There are strong indications that
Americas is waking up to its great
possibilities as a city and a spirit Of
public interest is developing
The early spring baseball flag indi-
eating game today" seems to be about
as good as cold wave flag as any
the government has.
The educational train is to end its
trip this week 1t has been play
ing to standing room only audiences
throughout Georgia.
Three-fourths of the peach crop IS
gone, and as the Yankees will eat the
other fourth, the native must go
without this year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-14

"But I'm so happy" she wrote, "and when yon come back you'll know why"
 Pierce, seeing how nlaiui raDtaer there III the letters ard how lttlc 6f ethe mild spring gaieties was troubled. Even bridge Rnd luncheons faded out of the last weeks letters, But The repairs on the house finished to day. he read in the last letter. and was conlfor ted. strTssssIW
 'Is it closed?" he asked Gertrude before he kissed her. ss.sse ssas
 'Is what closed?" shess asked What did you bring me home? Is 1t sfn Saris pockets
 'Is the door closed 7Aaid Rierce, starting up the stairs. Gertrude folloe1ed hinls softly.
 "No,' she said, "Pveehzd itnrade little wider: with gathering rage. i1s3 suiiEs .
 That and few other sthings,' she said. Don't say anything yet, Dick but come up and see.
 breath of lavender met lridn as Gertrude opened the door. aIs 5ba3E
 You never used tha1rin Sour;room, he muttered- GertTude .t:d slipped her handga bis sas+,.,
 There mahosAnW; left Everything was white now, white and, ,rhefrcd Beside hin. tlere was low, white chiffonien with white pnktipped rose in glass top of !t.ss Gertrude opened q drawer and Pierce, locking over her shoulder. sa@ some small white thingsgiis straight piles sun in here" she sadd. thataI thougt we'd take tc empty oursevesFand t::is for the .ursersr.
 She drew back di11ai:s r-tan. and behind It the forbidden door stood open :nso M-s. Ra1acs rooI'. Mrs Ranes sat there in the scene. She had s!na. white bit of sewing is her hands but she s2s sas. was parted now, and lay soft and straight Oil hcT forehead so.f.s
 Mother" said Gertrude softly Mrs Raines smiled in her sleep. 1z1tE sz5saIs
 Pm the youngest shld said Gertrude, and then she stopped hseause Dick had kissed her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-14
By Louise Elizabeth Dutton


 "Rats don't silk petticoats,' said Gertrude, sound of faint muffled voice, land don't talk She went "Oh, Dick, away, please. Get up and come here It's burglar, and she'll prob ably shoot you.'
 Listen said Pierce, getting to his feet and putt ing queting hand on Gertrudes shoulder. What IS 1t she's Nrying to say?" W Move it," said the voice impatienty.
 Where on earth" muttered Pierce, looking help lessly at the ceiling.
 Move it," said the voice impatiently; "move your bureau about three feet to one side"
 You're not afrad d, you?" asked Dick
 No, no said Gertrude, and she stood in the middle of the room and watched Dick push at the easily out of the way Dick stepped back panting and section of the wall opened before Gertrude's startled eyes gray-clad woman stood in the opening. Gertrude gave one glance at: the pink cheeks and marcelled white hair.
 Mother!' she cried and caught at Dicks arm.
 "How-' began Dick feeby. "How-good Lord!"
 Mrs. Raines picked up her long skirt between two fingers, and came forward, smiling upon them.
 It's my little surprise,' she said; my surprise for your house-warming, dears." She settled herself on Gertrude's divan and explained herself to the now speeches. Pierces.
 When yo, took the house." she said, "I so sorry for Gertrude; know how she always depends on me, and how helpless she is without me. So came down quite by myself to what l could do. The house next door IS really much nicer one than yours, Dick; should have advised you to buy 1t 1t you'd consulted me. But I'm glad you didn't, for now l have bought 1t myself. 1 had 1t decorated other side of this partition had telephone put in at the head of my bed, that shall be able to call you up Gertrude dear at any time Tn the night But the door is best of all"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-14

Mrs. Raines received the news with few words and apparent calmness They added French base ment secured the pink and enough shelves tor Pierces books, and took their first dinner there n May. Pierce bought liberty-roses that matched the cande-shades, and he made the salad after fashion of his that involved lemon juice and no vinegar, and varied according to ones mood Gertrude pinned rose on Perce's coat and tucked into her hair. She was wearing low, white gown that had be- longed to her trousseau
 "It needs to be cleaned, anyhow, she apologlzed. But they both knew better
 This is the first meal we have had alone together for six months and two weeks said Pierce after calculation: Gertrude lighted his pipe and said nothing, but she drew his around her as they went Up to the drawing-roon.
 They put out all the lamps but one, and Gertrude played Chopin Gertrude could not play anything well, and Chopin she could not play at all. Pierce did not care for Chopin but he cared good deal for Gertrude. When she made mistakes, she looked up him with frightened childs eyes, and he laugh cd at her, and she laug-ed too
 Bye and-bye she made such big mistake that she stopped playing and came to stand beside Pierce looking out of the window at the opposite lights.
 "We don't know anybody on this street. she said
 Were all alone" agreed Pierce comfortably
 Someone else was playing Chopin, accurately and with accent.
 1t sounds almost like nother," she said
 "It isn't" said Pierce still more comfortably; and they drew down the shades and went upstairs
 Five minutes later Gertrude burst into his dress ing-room caught both his hands and pulled him to- ward their door Dick" she cried, there's some thno. in the room
 Lots of things" began Dick pleasantly; but a faint runbling stopped him. Seems to come from the wall" he commented and knelt to look under the bureau; "rats," he added.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-14

"Yes, mamma" said Gertrude faintly.
 Best of all' went on Mrs Raines, "and quite accidental, too. 1 found charming paper at Forests dear, with large red peoples, and l had my bedroom rehung And in rehanging, the found that the houses had been connected and the door papered over. 1 took your carpenters into the secret and got the door opened again, and here I am.'
 Here you certainly are," admitted Pierce putting his hands deep into his dressing gown pockets.
 Mrs Raines did not make long first call. She had stayed up purpose to tell them tonight, she said, and she tired She would be over early in the morning to help Gertrude with the keting
 And that gown, dear, isn't fresh enough to wear," elaborate, anyway, for home dinner
 I'm the youngest" began Gertrude, the door closed behind her.
 That is quite true" said Pierce shortly, "but you are also my wife,, and he put his hand on the knob of the door. ,.@
 T want to tell you,' began Gertrude, flushing.
 T don't care what you tell me-" said Pierce, This thing is going to be settled right now"
 Gertrude did not tell him anything; she talked to him quietly few minutes. Pierce did not follow her reasoning clearly, but he found himself growing quiet, too, and coming to agreement with her. The door must be closed. Gertrude might manage 1t herself Ii she chose. He going away for business trip. But if the door still open when he came back, he would send for carpenters and go away again till 1t closed
 So you won't mind if I make some changes in the house while you're gone?" said Gertrude slowly Then she came over to Dick and kissed him. Thank you, dear" she said "Ive known you minded things be sorry"s
 Gertrude's letters non-comn1ittai and con- cerned with fact; shopping with her mother drives with her mother. sewing also with her mother.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-14

"I dunno as we'd better>go after all," said Ma; Took at the weather
 'Shucksi' exclaimed Pa buoyantly CT won't be rainin', probably, in Illinoy.
 "I cooked hen, but don't know where it went to-" fretted Ma.
 'No use to tote victuals along" grumbled Pa, Eve git there at leven-thirty"
 Suppose we git showed in-or wrecked Land! wish that chicken'd show up"
 "I seen fried chicken the cellar shelf," reluc tanty informed Pa.
 full hour before starting time Ma and Pa Flick finger and Bill and Sophie at the depot After dismal spell of waiting the train puffed Up to the little brick station and the soniss pour ing out into the rain.
 "Here, Pa, you take the lunch basket" command ed Bill, "Pve got to help Sophie on" this thing agin post and leave the grub fly" But he lacked the courage to do it.
 Ma and Pa sank thankfully into red plush-cover-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-14

After an eternity of baking and arring and rumb- ling in the close car, they reached the city. multi plcity of railroad tracks, solitary buildings, neat stores appeared at intervals through the mist and smoke.
 q don't think much of Chicago" grumbled Ma
 At Sixtythrd street station the Fckingers left the train Dazed and cramped, they found themselv- es on long, raised board platform with haf-dozen other people.
 "How do we git offn P" cried Ma.
 "Foler the crowd-they to know where they're goin," answered Pa.
 Don't you know?" Mas tones anxious.
 "No," acknowledged Pa honestly mot till I git on to a street."
 They out busy thoroughfare paved wtk cobblestones and lined with dingy frowning brick blocks; street cars were angling lip and down; and the rain falling faster than it had in Michigan
 "Is this Lobelias street?" questioned Ma incredu- ously.
 T dunno" Pa was perplexed. "Wait bit till
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-14

zA HICAGo is my city, announced Pa Flick MGH inger with the air of traveied cosmo- AGZ Whats Chicago got to do with the in up the price in the Daily Palladium" said Nh Fiekinger. one evening after supper "Kraut times q was a-lookin' up cabbages with view kraut when my eye lit this here ad.: One eighty five-round-trip ticket to Chicago. That's mighty big cut, a, .,. ,,,+ ..s to cbiea.o makes the price of -cabbages any cheaper here," remarked Ma Five gotta idee' began Pa. =.
 Then don. ont give it awsy away snapped Ma Have NO say-this exeursion'd be slick for Billie and Sophies bridal tower. been married three weeks
 'WeH. | dunno it's boo late yet for bridal tower" maintained Pa
 And that very evening when their newly married con and his wife came in. Pa explained to them abcy the cheap % rates o to the to o ,v. brd, It's shame you didn't have one to start on Oit leave at the factory, Bill, and you and Sophie and your and nell go over and see the city. I've soi half sister 1ivin there.
 "We won't do such thing, haty contradfcted Ma: you ain't saw your hat-sister tor twenty "What difference does that makc' returned Pa, tittlc dashed "Lobea's true bue-she'd be tickled a death to see me-
 Il dunno whether. she would or not" doubted Ma little suleny, so what's the use of jawin it?" "See here, Billie; you aint married every day., member"
 sophie's eyes began to sparkle with anticipation. "Ot. if only could go, Billie, can't we? she coaxed.
 Tow Billie Fhckinger, still enchanted by the wonderful light of the honeymoon, could as yet re- fuse his pretty Polish wife nothing.
 We'll go" he decided recklessly.
 Bridal towers cost money warned Ma Flick finger for his good
 "When was lad I lived in Chicago onct for several months" informed Pa, "and I visited Lobe Ea there twenty year back; could show you folks the whole blamed thing as easy as anything
 "What do you know about the city now7" Ma asked suspicously.
 Now? Why-sane ever did Lead to Michigan avenue blindfolded-remove the hand kercher, and I'll bet you, Ma, that could git to any part of the city from there Lobelia lives way over on the South Side"
 You and Ma aint goin with us, your" infuifed Bill ungraciously
 Don't let that worry you" answered Ma grossly "No
 "Why for Papa and Mamma Flieknger to go with us Billie would be all the ncer," said Sophie gener ously
 'FBile, you'd be like beatin' lamb alone in the city" asserted Pa.
 Yet the young folks go by themselves" advised Ma though I'd ta'ked to "a saw Chicago, too" she added a little wistfully.
 And. Ma, say-Linco1n Park-acres and acres of flower beds and grottos" informed Pa, and wild menagerie animals Say saw leopard there onct knew him by his spots"
 Do you pay git into Lincoln Para? questioned Ma cautiously
 stories high-ever been atop of that, MaT
 Land O Goshen no! Think I'm travelin sales nans How does body git up?"
 "Elevator-iest like falin', you go so fast-only in tother direction"
 T want to go now worse'n ever," cried Sophie.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-14

"We might write to Lobelia and ask if t would be convenient gave in Ma.
 "Td ruther surprise her," answered Pa, "it'd save writin."
 "Stil dunno about passel of greenys like us droppin' down sudden your half-s sister,, worried Ma
 "As said before" assured Pa, "Lobea1l be tick led to death to us."
 "We'n go," agreed Ma, "but 1 bet we'll wish we hadn't"
 Monday morning. long before daylight, Ma and Pa F1icknger getting ready for the excursion that started at seven. Though it was well into December the ground was not yet frozen, and drzzling rain falling
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-14
THE BRIDAL TOWER
By BESSIE R. HOOVER

ed seat back of Sophie and Bill. It was raining har der than ever, and the smoke and steam drew blurred veil across the windows.
 "Scein' much, Map asked Pa genially
 "Nothin' but coal smoke and other folks's backs" replied Ma tartly
 You'll begin to plenty when you git into the city onct," affirmed Pa.
 'But it worries to thnl, of what we'll do when git there-we might not find Lobea.
 "If I git queered and don't know jest what I'm doin-I'1l ask man," answered Pa easily.
 "I wish hadn't planned to stay week." red Ma.
 q couldn't show you the city in less tne said Pa firmly.