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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-27
DON'T SHIRK THE BURDENS
THAT COME YOUR WAY

lied that truth in its application 10
our own lives, and not only realized
ii, but lived by it, what vastly hay
pier and better world this would be.
If each of US, instead of being ap-
paIled and oppressed into action by
our realization of the immensely of
the misery and want in the world and
our own inability to combat it all,
would simply concentrate on a bit OF
misery We could help how marvellous
ly that total of trouble would be re-
duced.
You cannot comfort all the disap-
pointments of childhood, but you can
give a comforting penny and word
of cheer to the disconsolate little boy
you find weeping on the curbstone, on
your way to work.
You cannot attend to all the ban
ana peels on all the sidewalks in town
but you can remove that particular
one that stares you in the face
You cannot find positions for all the
tragic army of the unemployed, bat
surely you can do all in your power
to find work for that particular man
who asks your aid
You cannot beguile all your invalid
friends weary hours, but you can be
guile that one that opportunity gives
you.
( Don't be appalled, at the immensely
of the worlds burden. God has moi
laid that on your shoulders.
But don't shirk the little corner u
that burden that's nearest you. Thai
was meant for you and inasmuch as
you shirk it, you shirk the whole.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-27
(By Frances l.. Garside.)

When man finally wakes up and re-
alizesa that so rapid has been the pro-
gress of Woman that he no longer
rides in the band wagon, at the head
-
of Life's Big Parade, calling attention
TO the freaks and the marveIs that fol-
low, but is away back there in the
rear dragging the tent poles, he will
decide upon a grand revision.
He will, first of all, revise his op.n-
ion Of woman, and he will do this b.
cause he has to, and he will, in doing
this, unconsciously revise himself; be
born again to match the new condi-
tons
He will revise his views, his opin-
ions, his habits and his jokes.
That which has seemed to him, in the
pas, to be scintillating, he VIII find
stupid, impudent and dull He has
laughed at Woman and her aims all
his life; in this grand revision he VIII
find he was really putting on cap and
bells and laughing at himself.
The old-time joke about woman dec
Grating the lamp posts of a town with
drop stitches, painting lilies of the
valley on the barns and hydrants, and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-27

Attempting to slip the wings of
riches has landed many a man in jail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-27
WORTH WEIGHT
IN GOLD
Lady Learned About Cardui, The
WOman'S Tonic and is Now
Enthusiastic in its Praise.

Mount Pleasant, Tenn.-"Cardui is an
you claim for it, and MORE" writes Mrs.
NJ. E. Rail, of this place.
81 was great sufferer for years and
was very weak, but learned about Car
dui, and decided TO try it. Now am in
perfect health.
"My daughter, when changing into
womanhood, got in very bad health.
gave her Cardui and now she enjoys
good health.
"Cardui is worth its weight in gold. ]
recommend it for young and Old"
Being composed exclusively of HARM
less vegetable ingredients, with a mild
and gentle medicinal action, Cardui is
the best medicine for weak, sick girls
and women.
It has no harsh, powerful, near-pois-
onous action, like some of the strong
minerals and drugs, but helps nature to
perform a cure in a natural easy way.
Try Cardui.
N B.-Wnite to: LADIES' Advisory Dept, chasta.
nooga Medicine Co, Chattanooga, Tenn. for Special
INSTRUCTIONS, and 64-page book Home Treatment
t0s Women. "selt in plain wrapper. on request
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-27
SPECIAL TRAIN WILL
RUN TO RENO
"DiVOFCe Limited" is the
Latest

Reno, May Pet has been expected
that under the new "time-lock" di-
yorce law, by which a simple physi-
cay residence of six months is re-
quired Reno would witness the ar
rival of divorce seekers in punches,
and that time has come. To the Over
land Limited on the Southern Pacific
yesterday morning was attached an
elegantly equipped special private
Pullman occupied by New York wo-
men, several of whom were accom-
panied by servants. The Limited was
compelled to wait considerably over
the allotted time while the large
amount Of baggage was unloaded.
The women had the car to them
selves all the way from Nv York \
travelling man who arrived on the
same train says they lived high On
their across the continent.
The women all went to the fashion
able Riverside Hotel, and occupied the
suits that had been reserved for
them They then got busy looking for
cottages and other places of abode for
their six month s'residence and this
morning all had departed from the no.
tel.
They resigtered as Mrs. NJ. H, Fox,
Mrs. S. NJ Helt, Mrs. f. NJ Knight,
Mrs. E. Sagendorf, Mrs. G. Knoblock
and child, Mrs. X. Marshall, Mrs NJ.
A Bandiwine and maid, Mrs. ]. w.
Flynn and Mrs. C. T. Glover and maid,
all from New York. 1t is suspected
that some fictitious names were used.
81 just came to evada to enjoy the
climate and see Reno" is ali any Of
them will say.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-27
SUMMER TOURS BY

RAIL AND SAIL
Vii Sa annah and Steamships to New
York, Boston, Baltimore and Phila-
delphia and Other Places in the
East.
The Central of Georgia Railway nov
has on sale excursion tickets at at
tractive rates, to thousands of places
throughout the United States and Can
ada. For details of rates, schedules
train service, illustrated and descrip,
tive literature, sleeping car and steam,
ship accommodations, write or apply
to any agent of the Central of Geor,
gia railway, or J. E. Hightower, Agent
Americas, Ga, or Jno. W. Blount, Dis.
trict Passenger Agent, Macon, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-27
SUMMER TRIPS.
To SeashOre, Mountain and Lake Re-
sorts in the South, East and West,
Via Central of Georgia Railway.

There is Tybee, By the Sea, near
Savannah, Ga, Warm Springs andMer-
iwether White Sulphur Springs, Ca, in
the pine mountain region, where its
cool and, healthy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-27

ii you are not in the Subscription
Contest, one of your lady friends will
be. Start saving Coupons today. COu-
pom ON Page ).
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-27

Whistle is the most wonderful
man | know
Gillis-Indeed? How so?
WiIlis-Before he got his machine
he promised the usual number of pep
pie that ne would take them riding,
and he actually kept his word with all
of them-Puck
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-27

Self praise is almost as valuable as
the o her things you get for nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
ST. CLAIR NAMES
 ROAD DELEGATES

Ashville, May 5.-(Special. )-Probate Judge James L. Herring today named the delegates to the good roads convention that is to be held in Birmingham on the 23d of this month for three days session The men which Judge Herring named are some of the leading farmers and business men of the county and should make an excellent representation for St. Claii county at this big meet. The delegates are: John w. Inzer, Ashville; w. & Forman, Ashville; J. S. Maddox, Oden- vile: w. T. Hodges, Odenville; w. M Moore, Steele; Jim Jones, Coal City; Sumpter Cogswel. Pell City; J. T Brown, Riverside H. l. Crandal, Spring vile: G. w. Coker, Ashville; w. F. Bra den Springville; W. B. Spradley, Eason- vile; Blair Jones' Cropwell; l. Y. Will lamson. Seddon; J. T. Scoggins, Oden- vile: Joe Woods. Ragland; l.. Cooke Cooke Springs; c. s. Allen, Pell City; J w Leachman, Eden; C. D. Merchant Ashvlle: Shelley Rogers, Springville George Butram, Springville; Burl Rickles Springville; c. D. Alverson, Jr., Goa City; H. N Laney. Eden: J. G, Greene Pell City: J. T. Lee, Leeds; Dud Awtry Steeles; C. M. Simpson, w. s. Crump seddon; T. E. Moody, Springville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
TROY DECORATES
 VETERANS GRAVES

Troy, May 5.-(Special)-A large num- ber of veterans. Daughters of the Con- federacy, interested citizens and students of the State Normal college observed Decoration day Thursday. Appropriate exercises were held at the city school to commemorate the heroism shown on the battlefield by southern men, and the spirit of endurance and bravery displayed by southern women at home during the civil war Capt L. H. Bowles, the speaker of the occasion paid a fitting tribute to the old soldiers present and to the southern women who suffered untold hardships during the time that typhoon of reckless fury swept over our land" Then he stated that it was the daughters of the Confederacy who are most awake in an effort to keep alive in the hearts of our youth that same spirit of patriotism man. ifested in the lives of our fathers and mothers. The exercise was held largely in the interest of the large number of stu dents who attending the State Nor mai college.
 few days ago the town honored the last resting place of the Confederate dead by cleaning off Oakwood cemetery and by decorating the graves of the old sol diers. Elaborate and beautiful floral of ferings were strewn over all the graves of the old heroes.
 Mrs. Malona Park Wood, who was an enthusiastic supporter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, composed during her lifetime a beautiful piece of music com memorating the spirit of that time. The composition is beautiful and the Troy chapter decided to place this sheet of music in the hands of a publisher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
BY WALTER HARPER

life in the hills that appeals to the man who has always lived among them.
 In many of the hill sections of Alabama I have seen farmers cultivating fields one edge of which seemed to rest against the afternoon sun while the other rested in the sub-celar. It requires a good grip for the farmer and his mule to hang onto the row while blowing. Yet this farmer would not have a level valley farm at any price It would not be healthy, it would not drain, and then the land is not as strong. anyway.
 The valley farmer smiles at the farm that Is futed and wonders how his hill brother manages to make living.
 The hill farmers of north Alabama would make a paradise of the degenerate lands of the black belt if they could be induced to immigrate there and till the soils as they do the hill farms, but they could not be induced to make the ex- negroes in the hill counties and the farm CTS do their own work.
 The lands of Marshall and Cullman and parts of Winston are producing more stuff per acre than the black. naturally fertile lands of Montgomery and Danas coun- ties, not because the lands are better. but because they are better managed. Indi- vidual farmers in these hill counties are giving their lands the personal attention that is necessary for the best results while the majority of lands in the black belt counties are left to the careless butchery of irresponsible tenants.
 Yet the hill farmers of north Alabama are satisfied and have right to be. They are prosperous and on their small individual farms are making far better showing than the broad fertile planta- tons of the cotton belt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06

The mountain section of north Alabama abounds in natural scenery that will rival in a small way any section of the world. There is a pleasing variety that will ap- neal to anyone. There are sleepy valleys between rugged hills, lazy rivers finding their way among cane-clad marshes, placid lakes bordered by noble forests and mats of waving fern There are mad rivers rushing and bounding down mountain sides and over perilous falls. There are mountain gorges that the sunlight rarely finds. There are painted cliffs along the stately Tennessee that are the wonder Of all beholders. There are wildernesses of forest and glen that have stood un- changed since the day of the aboriginal inhab bitant.
 Noccolula falls in Etowah county and Clear creek falls in Winston that are the mecca of hundreds of sightseers every year. Winston has natural bridge that rivals the one of fame in Virginia. The rapids of Muscle shoals on the Tennes- see with the surrounding beauty of seen cry is a spot to claim the admiration of any lover of nature.
 The cedar clad and brown hills of Jack son and Madison counties are most beau- t!ful in every changing condition of the varying seasons. The fertile valleys be- tween with their prosperous farms Inspire the pastoral admiration of every traveller.
 The thrill of perilous height and the peace of Sunday afternoon valleys abound in every section of north Alabama. There abounds the startling variety of view that fascinates the eye and pleases the soul
 Then there is the distinctive human characteristics of the people that afford food for study and diversion. You find the rugged mountaineer who would de- spise the ease and comforts of the undu- lating valleys. You find the more thrifty valley farmer who cannot understand how the man in the hills manages to make . living.
 | You could not persuade one to adopt the habitation of the other. The hill man is satisfied. So is the man in the valley. If the man who has been raised in the valley decides to move to new country he invariably moves to a valley or prairie section. If the hill man ever moves he moves to another hill country
 There is something about the rugged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
WILL ERECT NEW
 COLLEGE BUILDING
Jacksonville Normal Has OutgrOwn Quarters.
 Mrs. Lang is III

Anniston May 5-(Special.l- w Dau- gette. president of the Jacksonville State Normal college. gave out statement here Friday in which he states that plans for the new building which he proposes to erect with the money appropriated by the last legislature are being rapidly com pleted, and that he hopes to have the new structure ready for occupancy by the opening of the school on the next scholastic year.
 MT. Daugette says that he had planned to build a dormitory but that he has abandoned this with view of securing greater seating capacity for the rapidly growing classes at the normal. He says the attendance now is around the TOO mark with others still arriving for the review term, which will not close until August. The graduating class this year numbers 45, which he says is a 50 per cent increase over last year. There are now 450 teachers in the school enrolment, hc says, and he hopes to increase this num- Der to 1OOO as soon as he can enlarge his accommodations.
 The head of the Jacksonville schooi, Who took the initiative in the effort to increase the normal school appropriations, IS heartily in favor of the new board of d. rectors for all the normal schools of the state, as recommended by Governor O'Neal in a special message to the legis- lature and ratified by the two houses. Mr Daugette says that this will result in systematizng the work of the schools and prove of great benefit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Wieman-T Thompson

Hartselle, May 5.-(Special. Jon Tues day afternoon, at the residence of Dr. l. M Glenn, in Decatur MT. Earnest Wei man and Miss Ola Thompson were mar rled by Dr. Glenn. Miss Thompson is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. D. Thompson of Somerville, and is one of the most at tractive young ladies in that community MT. Weiman is the son of MT. and Mrs Otto Weiman of New Decatur, and is the head salesman for Cudd-Sharp O., of this place. They will make their home here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
EUFAULA GRAND
 JURY MAKES REPORT

Eufaula. May 5. - (Special.) - The
 grand jury concluded It's labors here yesterday afternoon after finding 25
 true bills principally for minor offenses It has been learned that two of these are for alleged violators of the pro hibition laws who do not reside in the city. The work of the civil week is being rapidly dispatched and will per
 haps be finished this afternoon or to-
 morrow. Seven prisoners are confined in the county jail at Clayton, who will
 be arraigned during the criminal ses- sion of the court next week. one of which is for murder, that of negro
 woman charged with the crime of shooting another woman some months ago.
 Superintendent H. l.. Upshaw of the Sanford street public school is in Brew | ton, where he Is announced for an ad- dress to the high school in that city tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Engagement Announced

Alexander City. May 5.-tspecial)- Mrs. S. C. Hicks of Coumbiana an nounces the engagement of her daugh- ter, Emma, to MT. Henry Kindred, the wedding to take place in the early part of June. Tho bride-to- Is grand daughter of the Rev. ]. G. Walker ot the north Alabama conference and q great granddaughter of the Rev. Joseph Camp. The groom to-b be is a prosperous young business man of Dania, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Convicted of Blackmail

Washington. May 5.-Florence B. Knott, formerly of Detroit; James B. Knott of Crangeburg, S. C., her husband and Albert A. Armstrong of NNatertown. s. D.. were today convicted of conspiracy to blackmai a local merchant by the badger game and were sentenced to the penitentiary, Mrs. Knott for two years and the two men for fours years each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06

by the Southern railroad from Memphis to Cartersville. The car created quite sensation in Decatur and viewed by n large crowd. It was the only car of the kind ever seen here. It is said to be the only car of the kind In the south, although railroad men say these cars have become quite common in the north and east in some sections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
BROOKS LAWRENCE
 WILL NOT SPEAK Advertising Is Taken Down and Prohibition Will
 Not Be Discussed

Decatur, May b. Especially )-The Rev. Saloon league, who was advertised to speak here on prohibition at the First Baptist church on next Sunday will not speak, according to a statement made by Capt. Sam Blackwell to a local newspapers. And thereon hangs a tale that no one seems able to explain al this time. In a number of the store windows of Decatur were cards an nouncing that MT. Lawrence would speak here a the First Baptist church next Sunday. Captain Blackwell, who is one of the leaders, or In fact the h cad, of the prohibitionists in this coun- ty told a newspaper man that he had not been notified of the coming of MT. Lawrence and knew nothing about the matter at all.
 The pastor and members of the Bap- tist church knew nothing of the com ing of MT. Lawrence. The cards an- nouncing MT. Lawrences coming to De- catur were all suddenly removed from the show windows of the Bank street stores. No one seems to know who 1t was that advertised the great prohibi- tionist and now 1t is said that the peo- pie of the Decaturs will not have the opportunity of hearing MT. Lawrence next Sunday.
 There is no agitation over the prohi- bition question in this county at this time, nor has there been for some time past. There has not been any talk at all of an election being held on the question by either the whisky people. the dispensary people or the prohibi- tionists The people of the Decaturs seem willing to let the matter rest where 1t is, at least for the present, in order that business of all kinds may con ntinue undisturbed.
 At at special meeting of the Decatur city council, held last night, plans for the new $25,000 city hall were &C., cepted and just as soon as the con- tract is let work will commence on the building. The plans were drawn by Architect R. II. Hunt of Chattanooga, Tenn.
 The building will be erected on the corner of Railroad and Vine streets. It will be of brick and stone, two stories high. The lower floor will be used for the offices of the city officials and the police court room. The second floor will be used as a dormitory for the city firemer. and jailer and some of the rooms will be used as an emergency hospital. The building will be modern in every respect.
 At the meeting of the city council last night an ordinance was passed for tic paving of Ferry street from Lee street to Church street, the material to be used will be asphalt macadam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Farm Hand Released

Huntsville, May 5.-(Special.)-- -Mans5 Simmons, a farm hand who was arrest ed Wednesday and lodged in jail on Q charge of burning barn near Toney, has been released on his own recogni- zance. Simmons is a witness against Jom Holman. who is now in jail and who is believed to be then man whu fired the barn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
New Syrup Company

Montgomery, May 5.-(Special. )-The secretary of state has been informed of the incorporation of the Winner Pure Cane Syrup and Farming company of Wii- mer, Mobile county. The new company is capitalized at $24.0o0. with s65O0 paid in capital. Incorporators: H. A. Porch heimer, L. l. Grammar. J. w. Tanner, T. H. Grammar, R. J. Whatley and the Will mer Store company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Clever Capture Made

By climbing upon the roof of an ad- joining building in an effort to confirm his suspicious, Harry Shiretzld, mem Der of the Anniston police force, captured Ella Garret, a white woman, and w. D. Stevenson, a male associate. on Thurs day night on a charge of violating the prohibition law. The two were arralgned before Recorder Green Friday morning and each fined $100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
GADSDEN WANTS
 APOSTAL BANK
Boy Dies as the Result of Limb Crushing His
 Skull

Gadsden, May Especial. )-Gadsden will have postal bank within few months if ,b @ expectations of Postmas- ter Stepha } are realized. Some time ago th, wstmaster made application to the o,,.o oRtment for the establishment of ,s cylgs department here Rer l centl, was asked to furnish consid- I crab. c.nformation in reference to the ma Il, md he feels certain that his re- qu .llcoy'ill be granted on the showing he arlot made.
 ichmo
 rd, '' Vinyard. the young man who wIle, ured at Albertvile few days slns"l a falling limb that crushed " " V. died yesterday. The boy was ". under a tree when the wind blew limb down that struck him dl- rectly in the head and crushing tho skull so badly that portion of the brain was lost.
 The city council al a special meeting held at noon today closed contract for a right-ofway to the new water plant. The property needed was secured from the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company. The city will pay the railroad company $6000 for tlle construction of the track necessary to get to the plant. Work this is to he started immediately as the delay has already cost the city considerable
 At a meeting held at the First Metho- dist church last night for the purpose a humane society for the city was or Ganized. The organization was effected through Mrs. M. ". Wood of Birming- ham, who spent the day in the city to bring this about.
 officers of the society were elected at the meeting yesterday afternoon. Chief Of Police sam OBrannon was named as humane officer. pr. Eatman was elect ed veterinary surgeon. The officers are as follows: President. Mrs. J. B. Smith; first vice president, Mrs. W. U. Paschal; second vice president Mrs R. R. Harris; third vice president Mrs. J. B. Wadsworth secretary, Mrs. T. C. Ewing: treasurer, Mrs. c. E.. Meeks. Mrs. J. M Cox and Mrs. Bacon were named as a press committed. the purpose of sending any of the old soldiers to the reunion at Little Rock who are unable financially to pay their way and who are yet anxious to attend and meet once more the companions of the days when they were young men and fought for their countrys honor. This is usually done in Gadsden and this year will be no exception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06

gasoline motor car of large di- mensions passed through Decatur to
 day running over the tracks of the Southern railroad and was propelled by it's own power. The car will be used
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06

B. Fl. Williams has sold his place on the Hargrove road, consisting of a large house and 15 acres of land. to H. $. Mosely of Montgomery, who expects to remove his family here in short time. Consideration of the sale was s75o0.