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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-04
SCHLEY'S CAPITAL SENDS
BUDGET OF news
Our EIIaViIIG Correspondents
Weekly Letter

Ellaville, Ga, August 3.-Few we'd
dings have occurred here of more i'll
terst than that of DR.. Boyce Tucker
Rainey and Miss Imogene Sears, which
was solemnized at the home of the
brides parents Wednesday evening DIT
S o'clock in the presence of about -
friends and relatives. Rev. A. F. Gull
berson, of Shellman, said the magic
words that made them man and wife
Mrs. j. S. Lightner played the we'd
ding march. The parlor was beauri-
fully decorated in green and pink, and
meath a bower of evergreen and wild
smilaX the bridal couple stood, while
the ceremony was being performed.
The hall was beautifully decorated
with ferns, and here punch was serv-
ed by Misses Ruth Sears and Carter
Stanley. In the sitting room the hand
some bridal presents of cut-gIass and
silver We're displayed. The many pres
entS received attested the popularity Of
this young couple. The bride was
most becoming attired in white satin
with pearl trimmings. She wore a
bridal veil held in place by a wreath
OF orange blossoms.
The color scheme Of pink and green
was carried out in the delicious re-
freshments served. The out-o-toWn
visitors present We're, Misses Hattie
Belle, Mary and Alice Lightner, Of
Ideal; Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Braodhurst,
of Americas; Mrs. John Lightner, #
Buena Vista; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Fricker, Americus; DR.. and Mrs. c.
| 0 Rainey, Palmetto; Prof and Mrs.
Mae Rainey, Palmetto; Miss ImOgene
Smith, Talbotten; Miss Grace Collins,
Brentwood; Rev. and Mrs. w. F. Gull
berson, Shellman; Col and Mrs Mac
Rainel, of Buena Vista.
Mrs. H. J. Williams rendered Miss
&mogene Sears miscellaneous show
er on last Friday evening, that was
replete with please and interest,
more than rs guests were invited. The
color scheme of white and green was
carried out in all the decorations.
Palms and ferns We're banked on the
lmantels, while cut-fowers decorated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-04
TO BUILD A DORMITORY
IF STATE IS LIBERAL
Americas School is Planning
improvements

Six thousand dollars for the Third
District Agricultural College at Amer
icus insures the erection of that much
needed girls dormitory, and it really
seems now as though the legislature
is inclined to give that amount, as the
special bill providing therefor has
been reported favorably by the appro-
priations committee.
The bill, with others, will come up
in the house today for final passage,
and doubtless will be acted upon fav-
orably by the solons.
The college here greatly needs the
additional dormitory, and the passage
Of the bill is devoutly hoped by friends
of the Agricultural College here and
all over the district.
The college trustees have other real
ty here which can be sold without det-
riment to the institution and the pro-
ceeds applied to the building fund.
This amount, with the $4,000 expected
from the state will be quite sufficient
to build the new dormitory.
At the opening of each successive
fall session students from this and
other states have, necessarily, been
turned away from the college because
there was no room available. A near
by dwelling was leased for a term IF
years, and in this pretty home the
young lady students have recently
been residing.
The institution needs the additional
dormito"y, and it is greatly hoped that
the special bill appropriating $4,000
for the new building will be acted
upon favorably.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-04

rather believe he was persuaded %
introduce it believing it was just what
it purported to be.
The situation is newly agitated be-
cause of the understanding that the
investigating committee, which has
just had it's first meeting behind
closed doors, may conduct the investi-
cation very slowly and may not give
out the result for long time, possibly
not until next year.
The friends of Mr.. Hudson are in
dignant because they feel that such
tactics would do him just as mu2h
harm so far as the gubernatorial sit
uation is concerned as an adverse re-
port possibly could.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-04
RODDENRURG TO SPEAK
IN TOWNSVILLE.

brownsville, Ga, August S.-Con-
gresham S. A. Roddenbery has ac-
cepted an invitation to address the
Farmers Union at Okapilco, in Brooks
county, at their big rally on the 18th
of August. He has also been invited
to make an address at Boston on the
10th on the occasion of the big union
rally and picnic to be held there. Con-
gresham Roddenbery's family has u
ready arrived home and he will re-
turn as soon as congress adjourns.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-04
FIRST BALE HAS BEEN
RECEIVED AT FITZGERALD.

Fitzgerald, Ga, August 3-Fitzger-
AIDS first bale of cotton was a lit
tie behind that of her neighbors, butte
arrived today and weighed $40 pounds.
Newton Watkins brought it in and it
was. promptly ginned at the Fitzger-
aid Cotton Oil Company's plant,
weighed at the Ben Hill County ware
house and sold to Farmer Garbut
Company at 10 ga cents per pound.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-04
BODIES OF GIRLS we're
FOUND IN The BOAT
Supposed Case Of Accidental
Drowning

Marietta, Ohio, August 3.-Missing
since Monday evening, when they
hired boat for a row on the Musk
ingum river, the bodies of Ilo Moo
ney, II, and Bessie McCamic, were
found this morning in the river here
at the foot of Washington street. Both
were fully clothed with skirts wrap
per tightly about their limbs. Their
boat contained their purses, which
were found yesterday, securely tied TO
a barge. Accident is believed to 2e
most plausible theory but the coroner
is investigating along other lines.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-04
PIGEONS IN LENGTHY FLIGHT
FLORIDA TO BALTIMORE,
Cover Distnce of S2G Miles in Fifty
one Hours.

Baltimore, Mr., August 3.-Sig pig
cons out of shipment of 40 flew from
Pensacola, Fla, to Baltimore, the first
one making the distance of S36 miles
in two days, II hours. The winning
bird is owned by c. H. Sibley, of this
city. The last of the six birds took
II days and one hour to complete the
jorney.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-04
BIENNIAL SESSION BILL
SHORT OF FRIENDS, AS USUAL

Atlanta, August 3.-Friends Of the
biennial sessions bill are making a
special effort to get it up in the house
by special resolution before the adj
j0urnment of the legislature. The pre-
diction is that if the bill is acted on
it will be killed by considerable ma
jority.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-04

Just by falling in love young col
lege man who has to be supported by
his family gets an idea he could sup
mort one of his own.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-04

Some folks forget the warm weather
reading a cheap novel, others by watch
ing a baseball game.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-04

HammoGks, Refrgerators Freezers, Coolers, Porch
Goods. This line embraces Settees, Rockers, 3 and
Piece Suits, Swings, etc.. IA off,
Mosquito Nets and Bars Pictures, Fruit Jars and
Jelly Glasses, Il off,
A magnificent line of Trunks and Travelling Bags
in the Best of Leathers Get for the summer
trip; IA off.
Art Squares, Rugs and Floor Covering of all de-
sCriptiOns, IA off.
Sideboards, Buffets China Cabinets, Extension and
Serving Tables, IA off.
Lounges, Davenports, Paror and Library Suits,
IA off
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-04

When you take mans umbrella it's
borrowing; when he takes yours, it's
stealing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-04

Chiffoniers, Chifforobes, Odd Dressers and Wash
Stands, Bed Room Suites both in Mahogany and Oak,
Mattresses Feather Pillows, Springs and Cots IA off
Office Furniture-Roll Top Flat Top and Standing
Desks Typewriter Tables and Office Chairs, IA off.
Hall Racks Hall Trees, Beveled Plated Mirrors Fire
Screens, JardinierS, PedeStals IA off.
Iron Beds, Brass Beds, GoCarts Baby Carriages and
Chairs of all kinds IA off.
CroCkery, Glass Ware, Tin and Enameled Ware,
Lamps, Toilet Sets, Table Cutlery, Ranges, Stoves
and all Kitchen Furniture, IA off.
In fact liberal discount will be made all through
the various lines in Our Store During This Sale.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27
Marion HAS
$4,000 FIRE TUESDAY
EARLY MORNING BLAZE CUTS
TWo.SToRY GuYAUx BUILDING.

POINT MARION, Dec. 27--Loss of
probably $4,000 resulted from u fire
starting about 1916 o'clock yesterday
morning which destroyed the two
story frame building on Penn street
belonging to Hon. Peter ]. Guyaux, Jr.
o. II. TioIerick's grocery store was on
the first floor, the basement was
leased to Heyser & Gribble for their
bowling alley, and the second floor
was used for the apartments Of the
GuyauX and Desguan families. Tile
fire started in the RoderIck store aud
originated from a gas lamp. None Of
the contents OF the building were
saved, and some OF the occupants
escaped with difficulty. The fire lie.
partment did good work and saved the
adjoining building occupied by Lucky
4 Miller's meat market
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27

Mr., and Mrs. T. D. Henderson, of
Grincy street, returned from u few
Gays visit al Gladly creek.
Miss nellie Manley. OF the Fourth
ward. is III OF typhoid fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tlchnell re.
turned yesterday from a short visit al
Little Fails.
Miss Ruby Williams. Of East Park,
no has been seriously III for SEVERN
wcekr. Is slightly improved.
Mr.. Cecil Ere returned 10 Pitts
burg yesterday after spending a cou.
pie Of days at his home on Gufrey
street.
Mrs. Nelson Hull. OF Pleasant Val.
ley, is suffering from a stroke. Her
daughter, Mrs. Mary Gasklns, OF Mar.
kct street, went to Pleasant Valley
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Henderson and
children have returned from Clarks,
burg where they were the guests OF
relatives.
Mrs. ". y. stoneklng and daughter,
Opal and Mable, went TO Pennsboro
yesterday 10 visit relatives.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27
AND STRANGE

Grand Junction, Colo. Iii years old.
announces that he will quit work.
zone hundred years OF work is enough
for any man." said Bill recently. II
wanted to retire with 100000 10 my
credit, an average OF $1,000 for every
year OF my working life, but | cannot
make It," He is rcputcd TO have more
than 300 pounds Of gold hidden away
In and near the little shack which lie
calls home. His gold. according TO
conservative estimates. is worth be.
tween $4,000 and $4,000. 1t was
made by mining in Cripple Creek.
Leadville and on Grand River. The
United States census report declares
Cherokee Bill to be the oldest man In
America.
After living alone on his farm near
Oregon. Mo-. for nearly 80 years,
Edward Kuehn. Il hermit and recluse,
died on Dec. -. Disappointed in a
love affair when a young man, Huehn
became a confirmed woman hater. lie
would not allow a woman to come on
his big farm. and he also stunned the
society OF men. He lived alone and
was seldom seen of his property.
kuehn Is supposed to have been
wealthy. and a large amount OF money
is supposed to be hidden about the
place. lie has no surviving relatives
as far as Is known.
Samuel C. Drew, of Dover. ". H..
who weighs 457 pounds. is back home
with his bride. who was Miss Rose
LavIgne. Of Rochester. and who her.
self weighs rs pounds. AS there was
10 carriage capable OF transporting
the happy pair, they were carried from
the train 10 their home on a hay
truck.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27

Samuel Rudy, an eccentric old
bachelor. Of Canton, Ohio. recently
died at the age of sc years. Rudy often
visited the court house at Canton ana
complimented ten OF the most beautl.
iul girls employed there upon their
stunning looks. When his will wa
read 1t was found that he had left
$4,000 to the ten prettIest girls, "be.
cause he liked them" Now comes
forward Miss Rudy, a relative, who
says she cared for the bachelor and
his household for 10 years and is en-
titled to the money. No doubt the
suit TO break the will will be success
full and the 'ten p%rettiest" will lose
their legacy.
A bar OF soap helped James Howe,
bank robber, 10 escape from jail at
Nortonville, Kansas, last week. Howe
weighs 2l0 pounds. Gy removing his
clothing and soaping his body he was
able TO wrigsle through a hole IL
inches square. A man Weighing less
than 200 pounds. unsoaped. was un-
able to get through the same hole.
When brought before court in
Cleveland, Ohio, last week, on the
charge OF abusing his wife. William
w. Kelley admitted that he had black!
ened her eyes a good many times.
perhaps as many as % or 80. He said
he was compelled 10 do 1t as "she was
irregular devil when she go, started"
John Taylor died last week on his
farm near Middleton, n. NJ, shortly
after receiving word that he was heir
to a portion OF an estate valued at
$1S0,O00. 1t is supposed that the sur.
prise was too great a shock 10 his
system.
Not ven such allurements as n
cash Christmas present and hope OF a
pension, will induce the young women
employed by the telephone company
In Boston, Mass. to reveal their ages.
1t was planned to make the girls
presents In promotion to their ages,
but the scheme had to be dropped.
After working at the hardest kind
OF labor ever since he was II years
old, Cherokee Bill, an Indian.negro, OF
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27
PRISONER nuRNs

G-AssAWAY-cal Rollysoh, a young
man living near Frametown, went
home from here last evening. After
arriving at that place he commenced
drinking, and as a result was arrested
and locked up. Before going home at
night the policeman fixed up the FIRE
and saw that everything was hxed up
all right. About 2 o'clock in the
morning the building was discovered
to be oil fire, but was under such
headway that 1t could not be reacheda
and Rollyson was consumed In tie
flames. From the position In which
the stove was found, it Is believed
that he kicked 1t down in an efortsto.
make his escape through The opening
made by the stovepipe. The body
was burned TO a crisp.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27
PEACE BOARDS" WORK
in HARD COAL FIELDS
ONLY ONE CASE REMAINS OUT OF
ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY
FIVE Grievances PRESENTED
FEWER COMPLAINTS MADE.

Only one case remains on the docket
of the Cancellation Board which was
established by the Roosevelt Strike
Commission OF 1902 TO settle differ
ences between Anthracite mine work.
ers and operators.
Since the Board was created in
April, 1908, 1875 grievances have been
presented. What Is considered one
OF the most remarkable features OF
the Boards record is that while AS
grievances were presented in the first
three years. only 80 have been pre-
sentd In the five and n half years
since the Spring OF 1906. This is be
cause the three mine workers repre-
%sentatives and three operators repre-
sentatives. who compose the Board.
encourage friendly relations between
the employers and employees and es.
tabllshed precedlnts which enable
them to settle things between them.
selves without to formal ar.
bitration.
The Strike Commission created the
Board to practice Cancellation. not to
conduct suits prolonged by technical
legal procedure. The policy of the
mediators from the beginning has
been to discourage litigation, to bring
about mutual compromises and thus
end disputes with the minimum OF
delay. - -W'IWM
There is no red tape" Any mine
worker or any operator may present
a grievance at any time. After the
answer is filed each may produce
witnesses. and the trial" proceeds in
the most Informal manner The pro.
ceedlngs resemble n discussion more
than an argument. The representa-.
tives OF both labor and capital on the
Board ask questions freely, and often
a case is settled "out of court"
through their influence, even before
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27

#I.
ilhe lalt withe Il called They brush
aside teehhIcaiities and sedl 10 get
at the root Of the trouble
It was provided by he Strike Com.
mission that in case OF 4 deadlock
between the six members, the .brieY-
ance should 90 TO an umpire. oniy;a
proportion OF the cases. how.
ever have had to be settled in this
way:
The Boards record shows that the
majority OF grievances nave peea set.
tied with a despatch that IL rarely
achieved in regular courts OF law.
Questions OF a highly technical nature
have sometimes caused delay, particu-
larry when they have had to go to an
umpire, but these have been few In
comparison with the total number
presented.
The retroactive rule prevents the
mile workers suffering a money loss
because of delay. This rule provides
that any decision OF the Board or Of
the umpire shall apply from the day
the grievance was presented. For ex-
ample, 10 a worker complains on Dec.
1 that he Is not receiving a Just com
%pensatIon for certain work, and IL a
final decision in his favor is rendered
on March 1, he receives back payment
of his claim for the three months in.
t%eryening.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27

MoRGANTowN THE Christmas
day was a sad occasion in Cascade
Preston county. when the funeral OF
Elsie Peters. the young girl who was
murdered by an unknown muiatto at
her home In that village early Satur-
day morning. was held. The girl was
laid to rest In the little village church.
yard. Stern white men are still pur.
suing the murderer but now with little
hopes Of capture,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27
AUTO ACCIDENT.

CHARLBsToNZspeedlng at tie
rate OF 40 miles an hour. an automo.
bile driven by James Saunders. ac-
companied by a man named Young.
from Winfield. ran into a Telegraph
pole in the upper residence section OF
the city. The broken steering gear
penetrated Young's breast but pnysl;
clans entertain hopes Of his recovery.
Saunders escaped serious injury. The
automobile caught fire and was Do.
stroyed. Several months ago the auto.
mobile. running at high speed turned
over, burned and Ira Slower was killed.
while Saunders escaped with slight
injuries.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27
INCENTIVES THAT HAVE
CAUSED TROUBLE IN EAST

nv us,rv Wood pow. o-ra,,o,d
on, NJ tho Irr,,od pross
ROME Dec q An NJ Tho stang
leading mn n Itolv,s ~,ccrr,,,on ~,
TrInoIi and CvrenoIco orA T. oo,,o,I
declaration Of war against Turkey
were most m~ethoAico,
rho,o son
1,aI,, d., IooiIaS
c-wronaioa oSosod An"
fnr ,ha sa,rsrs,n% ~ No ~
eynI,Ined In ,hn srst =, ,na.o 49,
or1 n.hiah -, -. ~
least mod ,ha an.n1.,.,an
Italian COLONY ,m-nonat,na
courso saw tho ,dr,n,aaos ,,a
come from h,y,n~ th,s 80
c,oeo N ,rom Gu al. .aa,NN
those two Tnrr,sL
Tho only ror,a,,,,~ -
on Tho or,Iro ,TadI,orrana"
was moi, ,Iro,5, n.5...r
ota NJ somo pu.., =,
likewise realized that the moment was
ripe in European politics for her TO
secure her share not only Of Medlter.
ranean but African territory. II she
was ever to secure 1t.
Undoubtedly Italy secured in al.
49, r. "' 'e'"'eu ID ad-
H. aoa 1T feast
&c HNihANoSANts Va TUE
powers to her occupatIon of TrInGi,
anil Cyrenalca. With thIs o~cnuIesenco
secured She NJ once nroooaaos
mobilize the army. station hor wo :.
ships so as to protect nh ,t,,,an ,or,s
and prepare for blockodin~ T,,r,,a,,
With all of these ions co,,
pleted. Italy then sent n no,o 70 IT,.
key. and a copy to all Of tho nowors
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27
GIRLS AERoINrs.

ELKINs-The Misses Enola and
Frankie Cunningham. aged 10 and IS.
are believed by their friends here to
be in line for a Carnegie hero medal
each. When they noticed buggy
without an occupant pass their nome
they surmlsed an accident ind &C.
Cured. Mounting their horses they
rode mp the road to a creek; where.
they found the supposed dead body OF
u boy in the stream The two girls
dragged It out and, after working for
a time. succeeded in resuscitatlns the
youth. He Will recover.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27

were dispatched to strategic points,
as well as along the Turkish territory
bordering on the AdrIatic.
As a consequence, when Turkey had
refused the ultlmatum at the expIra.
ton OF "a hours. Italy declared war
and was prepared to effect speedily a
complete blockade OF the ports OF
Tripoli and cyrenalca. to begin hostile
action against the few Turkish tor.
pedo boats and cruisers that happened
to be away from protecting ports.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27
STATE news
PROMINENT MAN E A

PARKERSBURG-A. II. Cooper, one
Of the best known residents OF Wood
county. a former deputy sheriff and
prominent farmer died Sunday morn.
Ing at his home on the Elizabeth Pike
about five miles south OF the city. The
II OF death was diabetes, the de-
ceased having been Ill for some time
with this ailment. He was about 10
years Of age.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27
MAN KlLLEp.

CHARLEsToN-G. E. Kidd. aminer
employed at the plant OF the Wyatt
Coal Company at chelyan, was Killed
near Maiden about Z o'clock Eanday
evening. by being struck by either
train No. 10 on the c, & o. railroad,
or by the Virginia passenger train
which follows No. 10.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27
RESIDENCE DESTROYED.

MouNDSvILLE-The residence &C.
cupied by William Junkins. a well
known huckster OF northern Marshall
county, living on Turkey Run, about
one mile from Viola was completely
destroyed by fire AT a loss of about
$1,000 early Sunday morning.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27

An excellent Christmas programme
was rendered Mondar escrlng u the
First NJ. p. church. Especially good
were the solos rendered. b. Mrs. S. 4.
shuttlesworth and Hiss Nan Cox, az
companied by Miss Nalle Cox. A
treat vas given each member OF the
Sunday school on Sunday morning. All
children who were absca. will call for
their treat next Sunday morning.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27
win Hold open House.

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the First
NJ: p. church will hold open house
next Monday afternoon 1t the home OF
the president, Mrs. Il. D. Kelley on
East Park avenue. All ladies of the
church and their friends will be enter.
tanned.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-27

The members Of the sicillan Thin
BILE Club will be entertained Friday
evening at the home Of Mrs. Gus
Schwarm.