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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18
NUT GROWERS ENTERTAINED
At DELIGHTFUL LUNCHEON
Convention Comes to a Mos
Pleasant Close

Yesterdays luncheon at the Coun-
try Club to the visiting pecan grow
ers brought a fitting close to the most
enjoyable session that has been held
by the Georgia-Florida Pecan Growers
Association.
The luncheon was a delightful af-
fair in every detail, and the visitors
and local guests enjoyed it most thor
oughly. President Crawford Wheatley
of the Board of Trade and the Coun-
try Club and Secretary Clarence }.
White, of the Board of Trade, deserve
the highest credit for their unceasing
diligence in making the luncheon a
complete success.
After enjoying delightful refresh
ments, the many guests present lin
gered on the cool verandah of the
club house for long time, delighted
with the hospitable entertainment af-
forded them by the people of Ameri-
.cus Certainly no entertainment Civ
en- to the visitors at the Country Club
has been more thoroughly pleasant
and enjoyable than the one of yes
terday.
According to previous arrangements.
the visitors were taken for automobile
rides to the pecan and peach orchards
near Americus during the early part
Cf the moning The response OF the
public to the request for cars was gen
erOus, and there We're more cas- avail
able than were necessary. The ride
proved one of the greatest treats af-
forded the delegates, many of them
We're iCath to leave off visiting Sum
ter's inviting orchards for the lunch
con AZ the Country Club. The visit
ors were most cordial in their thanks
to the people of Americus for the
friendly and hospitable entertainment
given lem
At the last session of the convention
Eufula, Ala, was selected as the place
of meeting for the next convention, the
Alabama town being thus signally hon.
ored. Mr.. w. w Carroll, of Monti-
clio, Fla, was chosen pesident The
other officers remain the same.
Among those present on the automo-
bile ride and at the Country Club were
the following:
Messrs. w. W. Carroll, Monticello,
Fla; C. NJ Wise, Fitzgerald; H. Lemp-
ley, Eufaula, Ala; j. c. Britton, AL
bany; w. N. Roper, Petersburg, Va;
w. P. Bullard, Albany; w w. Bassett,
Monticello, Fla; c. w. Reed, Month
cello, Fla; n c. Aston, Richland; II.
G. Pass, Leesburg; "A. A. Rich, Lamont,
Fla; Herbert C. White, Dewitt; II. Fl,
Hume, Glenn Ct Mary, Fla; R. c.
Simpson, Monticello, Fla. w. H. Barn
well, Monticello, Fla; Crawford
Wheatley, Clarence ]. White, Frank
Harold G. NJ Eldridge, ]. W. Walker,
R. S. Broadhurst, Lee NJ. Hansford, G.
w. Riley, w. A. Ayash, Gordon Sta
than, H. w. Smithwick, J. E. Mathis,
R. S. Pryor, Lucius Slappey, G. w. An
drews, J. w, Furlow, Frank T. Long.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18
THE OWLS OF AUGUSTA
BEGIN TO TAKE NOTICE
BIinkpFS There TO Institute
Investigation

Augusta, Ga, May IA committee
frcm the Augusta nest of Owls has
been appointed to so to South Bend
to investigate the circumstances of the
organization of the Augusta nest. 1t
is said that that if they ascertain that
the condition of things are not as said,
that prosecutions may follow. The
Augusta nest contains 456 members
and $4,000 was paid in here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18
RHEUMATISM RELIEVED
IN SIX HOURS

DIR. DETCHON'S RELIEF FOR
RHEUMATISM usually relieves Sc
veresI cases in a few hours. Its ac-
ton upon the system is remarkable
and effective. 1t removes the cause
and the disease quickly disappears
First dose benefits, 75c and $1O0. Sod
(From Our Regular Correspondent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18
AT COST! AT COST! AT COST!

Because of the death of J. L. Cham
bliss we will sell at cost:
/ Carload Studebaker Wagons.
l Carload Russell Wagons.
High grade Buggies; also Wagon
Harness Your opportunity to buy
best wagons, buggies and harness at
actual factory cost. We are to quit
these lines
Chambliss Warehouse Co.
12-d&w-1W
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18
ANOTHER CASH DIVIDEND
Is WAITING THE DEPOSITORS
Broken Neal Bank Pays a Dividend on
Saturday.

Atlanta, May 17-NeXt Saturday the
depositors of the former Neal Bank
will get another 10 per cent of the
money that they had in the bank
when it failed This 10 per cent. will
bring the total that has been paid by
the Central Bank and Trust Corpora
ton, receivers of the Neal Bank, up to
65 per cent. The amount of it will
be 100000, approxima ely
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18
TAX NOTICE.

Taxpayers will please make their re-
turns Of property by the goth day Of
June for the year 1911 When making
returns land owners are required 10
give their land lot number; also the
names of all tenants in their employ,
Please get ready and make your
returns now. 1t is expected that the
digest for the year 1911 will show al
increase in property values over prev
ious years. ask the taxpayers 10
help me make it true
JOHN T. HOWELL,
Tax Receiver of Sumter Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
RAILWAY.
Current Schedules Corrected TO Date.
Trains Arrive.

From Savannah. Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon E. 1890 . N
From Lockhart, Dothan, AL
bany Troy and Mon'ery *10:40 p II
From Lockhart, Dothan, Al.
bany, Troy and Mont'ery "1:45 p II
From Atlanta and Macon *2:15 p N
From Augusta, Savannah,
Atlanta and Macon $3.50 a II
From Columbus and inte'-
mediate points .....*12.08 a N
From Columbus and inter-
mediate points !!t1:30 an
From Columbus and inter-
mediate points ........!11:5$ a m
From Albany and Jackson
Vile E. =. 1885 N
From Albany $40 q N
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

The sale of that entire bond issue of
100000 at good prices indicates the
excellent financial standing of this
growing metropolis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

Americas is not going to tear up
the earth" but she is going to do some
business in that line in paving her
business streets this summer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

The more a man thinks he knows
about household affairs the better for
him if he leaves them all to his wife.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

The nut growers have gone home,
after a pleasant and prosperous meet
ing in Americus Pecanically, they
are the shell-barkers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

The reason a woman can deprive
herself Of so much for the family is a
man won't.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

An occasionally man who has no
mind for figures occupies a front seat
at burlesque show.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

You seldom hear a married man say
that he never made a mistake in his
life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

A man can be lucky in love without
knowing it by not getting the girl he is
trying to.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

When some other fellow makes
tool of you he doesn't want you to be
too sharp.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

Close connections at Cordele for
lumbus for all points East and at
and all Texas points and the Southwest
Tor further information apply to
Ca; c. w. Small T. P. A.. Savannah
Agent, Savannah, Ga; c. B. Ryan. g.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

A Macon man came near being fin
ed for being late at court, but ex-
planned that he was delayed hooking
up his wif6's dress. The judge excus-
ed him. The Judge was married.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

The Masons will be RECALLED at ban
quet tonight and a royal spread will
be served the local lodges and their
guests.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

The AndersonVille-T homasville high
way by Americas will be completed a
year in advance of any other route.
Then see the tourists come.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

Two other officers are now quietly
upon the lookout for reckless joy-rid-
ers who break the records and another
big haul is expected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

There's snag ahead for the trap
pers and dynamiters of fish.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

Work is progressing rapidly on the
magnificent New York monument, now
being erected in the Andersonville Ma
tional cemetery
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

We will carry full and complete
line of Office Supplies and Typewriter
Supplies. Holidays Book Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

in the absence of baseball, why not
club in, buy those fifteen game cocks
from the express company. and re-
lease them on Dudley Field?
Every property fronting upon paved
streets becomes more valuable there
by. Just watch Americas realty boom
some this year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

Joe Johnson speeded over to Atlanta
yes erday to icing back a bunch of
new cars, for which buyers with the
coin are in waiting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

Americus leads Savannah, Atlanta
and other Georgia cities in the aG-
vantageous sale of her bonds. This
town is on the dollar map.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

Those reporters who killed the peach
crop last April have put in their APP
plications for positions in the Georgia
canning factories.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

Now "a wiseacre physician says wo-
men would be better off without hats.
This physician evidently doesn't care
for suffragette practice
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

Santa Claus will drive upon the
paved streets when he comes to Ameri-
Gus seven months hence 1t will be a
busy summer here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

A snake with feet and legs has been
killed near Waycross, and We had been
led to believe the blind tigers were
well controlled down there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

Down at the Ware orchard is a
scene of activity in the erection of
that monster canning plant, which viii
soon be completed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18
Trains Depart.
For Macon, Augusta and

For Macon, Augusta and
Savannah ................6:4 q m
For Albany, Dothan, Lock
hart, Troy and Mont'ery $3.50 e N
For Albany, Dothan, Lock
hart, Troy and Mont'ery 1915 p N
For Macon and Atlanta E. "1:45 D N
For Macon, atlanta, Say
annah and A''&nsta =. ."10:40 N
For Columbus .. :. g.. !S:45 p N
For Columbus >. .... 1890 p N
For Columbus Birming-
ham and Chis 10 E. :. 1885 a 10
For Albany .. E. E. =. =. "7:W N
For Albany and Jackson
vile E. E. "1Z:1O ID
DAILY.
Except Sunday.
!!Sunday Only.
Sleeping cars between Americas and
Atlanta on trains leaving Americas
1O:4O p. m; arriving Americas $50 a
N. Connects at Macon with sleeping
cars to and from Savannah. Pullman
Sleeping Cars between Chicago, St
Louis and Jacksonville on Seminole
Limited" which leaves Americas for
Jacksonville at 1910 a. m. heavea
Americas for st. Louis and Chicago.
via Columbus and Birmingham, al
1885 a. m. For further information
apply to ]. E. HIGHTOWER, Agent
Americas, Ga.
JOHN W. BLOUNT,
District Passenger Agent, Macon, G.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18
TALES OF The town
told In A few LINES
Pencil Stubs Picked Up at
RaRdOm


RaRdOmE
We will carry full and complete
line of Office Supplies and Typewriter
Supplies. Holidays Book Store
Americas is not going to tear up
the earth, but she is going to do some
business in that line in paving her
business streets this summer.
The sale of that entire bond issue of
100000 at good prices indicates the
excellent financial standing of this
growing metropolis.
The nut growers have gone home,
after a pleasant and prosperous meet
ing in Americus Pecanically, they
are the shell-barkers.
Two other officers are now quietly
upon the lookout for reckless joy-rid-
ers who break the records and another
big haul is expected.
Down at the Ware orchard is a
scene of activity in the erection of
that monster canning plant, which Will
soon be completed.
Santa Claus will drive upon the
paved streets when he comes to Ameri-
Gus seven months hence. 1t will be a
busy summer here.
Those reporters who killed the peach
crop last April have put in their ap-
plications for positions in the Georgia
canning factories.
Now "a wiseacre physician says wo-
men would be better off without hats.
This physician evidently doesn't care
for suffragette practice.
A snake with feet and legs has been
killed near Waycross, and We had been
led to believe the blind tigers were
well controlled down there.
in the absence of baseball, why not
club in, buy those fifteen game cocks
from the express company. and re-
lease them on Dudley Field?
Every property fronting upon paved
streets becomes more valuable there
by. Just watch Americas realty boom
some this year.
Joe Johnson speeded over to Atlanta
yes erday to icing back bunch of
new cars, for which buyers with the
coin are in waiting.
Americus leads Savannah, Atlanta
and other Georgia cities in the aG-
vantageous sale of her bonds. This
town is on the dollar map.
The AndersonVille-Th omasville high
way by Americas will be completed a
year in advance of any other route.
Then see the tourists come.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
magnificent New York monument, now
being erected in the Andersonville Ma
tional cemetery.
The Masons will be RECALLED at BAN
quet tonight and a royal spread will
be served the local lodges and their
guests
A Macon man came near being fin
ed for being late at court, but ex-
planned that he was delayed hooking
up his wif6's dress. The judge excus-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-18

all points North and South. At Co
Montgomery for New Orleans, Mobile
and Northwest.
H. P. Everett, Local Agent, Americas,
; R. II. Stanseil, Asst. Gen. Pass
P. A., Portsmouth, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
LIQUOR DEALER CLAIMS
INJURY by ANOTHER FIRM

Claiming clever and dishones, in
Irinsements of his firms trade mark
ana illeSltimate use Of its ADVERTISE
ments, Alpheus Vaughan. president of
the United States Distilling Company.
whose plant is located in South Rich
inond has turned the matter over to
me United States postal authorities
ana engaged special legal counsel 10
prosecute the alleged criminals. The
perpetrators are alleged to be several
hquor horses OF Jack sonvilIe. Fla
which II is claimed are doing a large
ana remunerativc mail order business
through the Southern States at the eX
pense of the South Richmond concern
although incorpora ted in Virginia
Hiiuer inc name Of the United States
bistllilng Company, President Vaughan
stated Yesterday that it was their Gus
TOM TO use the abreviation. "rhe u.
,, pistillins Co." on all advertise
ments and letter heads He claims
mat one Jacksonville firm is Incor-
poratcd in Florida under the STYLE Of
OF The Uncle sam Distilling Co" and
nS using the differentiation. ~. S."
represents itself as branch of the
Southern concern.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
PORTER TO RUN
As The FLOATER

BY the decision that South Richmond
VIII vote with the city Of Richmond in
the legislative primary, Robert C. Por-
ter OF Belona, Powhatan county. is left
as the lone candidate for the "aoater''
delegate To the House Of Representa-
tlres from the district composed of
Chesterfield and Powhatan. He will
nave a clear field unless the Legisla
ture sees tit to unseat him. Although
the sixteenth District without old Man.
chester Will hardly number enough
votes to have a "hoater." it is mos,
probable that Mr. Porter will he all
lowed to retain his seat in this Assem-
bly, and the new districtinG apply TO
al! elections after the present one.
with the seats in the Legislature all
oncontested the voters OF Chesterneld
can divide all their attention between
the race for Commemorative ATTORNEY
ana County Treasurer, both of which
are Just beginning TO wax warm. OF
the two, the treasurcrship election prob
abiy eXcites the most interest. because
OF the fact that the four candidates are
drawn from different sections of the
county and partisanship is correspond
insly stronger But few guesses Of
the outcome of the race are heard: all
-FOUR of the candidates seeming TO he
running neck and neck
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
TIDEWATER PLAYERs
WILL BE GIVEN WARNING

Norfolk Va, July s--Llt,le has been heard
OF late concerning the application OF the
virginia League to the NATIONAL board and
national commission 10 have all players in
the Tidowater League declared outlaws
but IL is understood President williams Is
pushing the matter and will probably be
successful in his efforts Mr. Williams will
make no statement FOR puhlica zion, but the
iact that he is member of the national
board Will help him to great extent in
having the ban placed.
/; is understood warning will be given
IN the near future 10 men playing In the
Underwater League tina; II they have any
hope OF playing in organized ball again
they WILL have TO give the new orsanIza ton
the so-by II the Tldewater players are
declared outlaws they would he debarred
from organized ball for abou; FIVE years
The nght vii! he interesting rs the Tide
water players claim that they can not he
placed under n han II they are free agents
ana not under contract 10 n protected team.
on the other hand, President Williams
argues that the T!dowater players can he
olackiisted because managers are playing
men belonging to organized teams. He
cites Player Gin. OF the Rockies who is
under contract 10 Roanoke. as an example
Gill refused TO join the Tiger team alter
he had signed with them
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
PEOPLE AROUSED ON
BIG SCHOOL QUESTION
Crowds to Attend Meeting of Supervisors at
Chester Tom orrow, When M after Will Be
Fully Considered by Officials

For the purpose OF voting on a
proposed increased taxation in the
county in the interest OF better schools,
special meeting Of the Board Of
supervisors of Chesterfield county Will
be held tomorrow morning at Chester.
In addition to the members of the
County school Board committee of
Oak Grove voters will officially appear
before the board to urge the passage
OF the proposition.
In view of the immense importance
of the measure and the personal ef
feet it will have on every taxpaver
In the county, it is expected that tho
largest crowd in years will assemble
Many farmers. both from the netyb.
borhood and distance hive made
preparations to he present at tho meet
'ng' and many will bring lunch aud
make day Of it. With the presence
OF the School Board the members Of
the Oak Grove committee and the
opposition delegation, there is every
prospect of the warmes, meeting on
record. va
The fight that will be waged by rbe
oak Grove delegation Is for the pur-
chase by the county of the prewrv
Mansion property. TO he converted into
the oak Grove schoolhouse, which II
rs SAID can he done at a nominal cost
The house itself, consistins OF eight
twenty by-twenty rooms, is exactly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
NOT IN RACE SIMPLY
TO SPLIT TONEY VOTE.
campbell Denies Rumor to That Effect and Also
Declares That He Is Not Candidate of
Any Special Faction.

Replying to certain allegations in
regard to his candidacy for the House
OF delegates from the city of
Richmond circulated by his political
opponents NJ a. Campbell of Twelfth
and cambridge Streets. Yesterday gave
out an interview in which he mnde n
sweeping denial of any political af.
nlation with any other party or fac
uoh than the Democratic party. and
uehieo that he was running on any
other platform than Simon pure.
oEed, IN the who'd Democratic faith.
ne statement to the effect that I
am an anti-saloor candidate. put mn
oy the anti-saloon party in opposition
20 -. L. Toney, is entirely without
ioundation.' said MIR. Campbell al
.houSh am temperance man mvself
anu hrm believer in prohibition. 7
denS that l am affiliated with the An
,i-Saloon League. or any other faction
al my candidacy for the Legislature.
MY candidacy Is the direct result Of
the insistance of number az tho NOS,
,,epresentau citizens and Democrats
III ashInSton ward and ] am run
hiHS lor Office as "A pure Democrat and
no'Hing else l may further state thar
nave not been requested to enter rho
'"ce oF the virginia Anti Saloon League
or any of its officials. and while w
IN hearty sympathy with tho work ~
'"dt organization. l am In no wise con
campaign ''''''"i
AS TO the allegation that I en.erod
inc race merely to split MIR. Tonoy.s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
VIRGINIA EDITORS
MEET ON TUESDAY
Annual Session of Press Asso-
citation Will Be Held at
Natural Bridge.
Especial to The Times-pispatch. ]


farmvii!e, Va, July S.-The twenty
thlrd annual meeting of the Virginia
Ffess Association will he held at
Natural Bridge on Tuesday. wednes-
day and Thursday OF next week.
The first session will be called TO
order at IL o'clock Tuesday morning,
by President C. ]. Campbell, of Am
herst The welcoming address will
be made by DR.. George W. Denny,
president of Washington and Lee Uni
Versity, and the response will be made
by Charles b. Cooke. of Richmond. AT
the afternoon session. Samuel w. Meek.
OF Richmond, Will address the con-
Vention on The BUSINESS Manager"
and Mrs E. w. Bissell. of stanton
VIII present a paper on Woman
Journalism"
AT the "Wednesday morning session
S. C. Theis. Advertising manager Of
the American Press Association, VIII
ADDRESS the association. The subject
OF Mr.. Thesis address is not given.
During tho same session. Hon.
Rlchard Evelyn Byrd, is booked to
speak on The Relation of the News
noon of Wednesday, DIR. d. S. Free
man, tax commissioner of Virginia.
VIII speak on Taxation In Virginia"
after which Miss Bertha Gray Ro-
association Some Thoughts From NV
Sanctum." Thursday morning reports
from committees viii be heard. and in
the afternoon Mr.. Robinson the his
torian, will deliver the historical ad-
dress. a good attendance Is expected
OF applications for membership will
be acted upon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
ALMOST AN ACCIDENT.
hf"NE Brick Wagon Dashes Into TeIe-

Another casualty was added yester.
DAY afternoon to the long list of ac-
oloents that have occurred on the mar
row end OF West Seventh Street, lust
after leaving the Free Bridge. 4
neaVy brick wagon was dashed into
telegraph pole al the corner of
seventh and Semmes Streets. when in
me effort to get out of the way OF
an onroming street car, the bacl,
wheel collapsed While no one wos
hurt the accident blocked trafhc for
some time until help could be had to
move the load 10 the side
This particular spot. where tho
street is only few yards wider than
tne Two car tracks has been the scene
or innumerable accidents. some Of them
serious. one of the wisest moves bv
hiehmond since annexation was the
twenty feet and the condemnation
proceedings for this purpose are even
now under way. Judge Wells is TO
appoint the commissioners on July
"a, and as soon as their report js
made. the work will be undertaken