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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-01
HALF OF new ROADWAY
HAS been COMPLETED
Lee County Link Finished to
Adams

Leesburg, Ga, July 31-Work on the
Lee county link of the Andersonville-
Thomasville Highway from Smithville
to Leesburg is progressing satisfactor-
lily. Already the new highway has
been constructed and practically fin
ished as far as Adams Station.
There now remain about six or sew
en- miles of the Lee county link to be
completed before the work of making
this county's part of the new highway
equal to that of any county in the
state is finished.
From short distance below
Smithville the new roadway goes as
straight as an arrow southwark along
the right of way of the Central of
Georgia Railway, so that there will be
practically no curves or turns
throughout this entire distance.
The roadway has been constructed
at the thirty-foot width, which is con-
sidered a standard width and suffic-
iently roomy for the travel here.
Though the road as far as it has been
built, is in good shape, it will have an
excellent surface after the split-log
drag has been used on it for a time,
1t is believed that the road along its
entire extent to the point where it
joins the excellent roadway already
constructed about a mile below Lees
burg, will have been completed before
January of next year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-01
Child At PLAY
FATALLY HURT
By TURNTABLE
STANFORD ALLEN The victim
Died Soon After the Accident
Occurred

While playing Sunday afternoon
with a number of other children who
were riding upon the turn-table at the
Central Railway depot, little Stanford
Allen, the six-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Egbert Allen, was crushed
by the ponderous structure, receiving
injuries which resulted shortly in
death.
The shocking casualty is one of the
most distressing that ever occurred
here. 1t was one of those deplorable
accidents that happen-no one knows
how or why.
Crushed and bleeding, the poor lit
tie lad was brought home in buggy
by gentleman passing the scene, sew
eraI bones in his little body being
broken and other injuries inflicted
which would have resulted in death.
In this condition he fingered nearly
three hours, death resulting despite
the efforts of several physicians and
surgeons called in.
And the whole city grieves with the
distressed parents in the tragic death
of their baby son and idol of their
hearts, thus in a moment and with,
out warning snatched from them.
Little stanford, with other children,
had spent the afternoon at the park
and were returning home at 6 p. m,
when they saw the turn-table oppo-
site the Central depot. Child-likc,
they made a dash for it, and were rid
ing around merrily when the little
Allen lad fell from the revolving struc-
ture.
The rails of the turn-table crushed
the slight form against the projecting
rails of the engine track, and the
dread tragedy which cost a little life
was enacted.
Torn and bleeding, with fearful
cash cut in his abdomen, his little
legs crushed and other injuries in
hicted, he was lifted out of the pit and
carried home, where death soon end
ed his sufferings.
A number of children and perhaps
one or two men witnessed the tragic
affair, though the other children ran
away when they heard the screams
of their little companion. At that
hour there is no watchman on duty
at the depot, and the children were.
probably not warned of the danger Of
the turn-table.
Many expressions of deepest and
|sincerest sympathy were extended the
bereayed parents yesterday in the
tragic death of their little son.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-01
AT POINT OF REVOLVER
THEIR Cash IS TAKEN
Bold HOIdup On Streets Of
AmGPiCuS

Americus now discounts Atlanta
when a bold highwayman can hold
up half dozen people on a crowded
business thoroughfare and, with a pis-
tol pressed against their faces, &C
through their pockets and relieve them
of all spare cash and other valuables
as we'll found there.
Such, it is charged, are the West
ern tactics employed by Bell Will
liams, a river niger" now in Sum
ter county jail, and was nailed by
Policemen Summerford and Drane
with big gun in his jeans.
1t was While walking along Cot
ton Ave a night or two ago that EN-
ory Clark, young man here, had a
pistol thrust in his face, while at the
same moment black hand was thrust
in his pocket, With the pistol under
his nose he dared make no resist,
ance, and the thief quickly went
through his pockets.
The robber got only two dimes, ov-
erIoolling a roll of $29 which MIR.
Clark had in another pocket.
Officer Summerford had scarcely
heard Clarke's tale of terror ere three
other parties came to him with the
same story of highway tactics. All Of
the four persons robbed described the
black highwayman accurately.
From one Of these the black Cap,
tain Kidd swiped a pint of whiskey;
the last ''drap" he had.
Accompanied by Clark, who was toid
to point out the negro he wanted, Or
tcer Summerford walked along the
avenue, carefully inspecting all sus-
picious darkies. At Smithwick's gur
store, MIR. Clark saw the black bandit
and quickly notified Summerford. who
called Officer Drane to his assist.
ance.
They pounced upon the highwayman
'Oficer Summerford at the same time
mailing a big pistol carried in his in.
side coat pocket. Williams was iaii.
ed and will answer to the charge OF
highway robbery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-01
TO MACON The
LEGISLATORS
WILL JOURNEY
next SATURDAY is The DAY
Macon Capital Bill Was In
trOduCed

Atlanta, July 31.-A bill and RESP
luton in regard to the proposed trans
fer of the state capital from Atlanta
to Macon We're introduced in the
house today.
The resolution was unanimously
adopted 1t provides that the invita-
tion of the Central Capital Association
to the legislature to visit Macon next
Saturday, be accepted.
The bill was referred to the COM
mittee on constitutional amendments.
1t provides that the city of Macon and
Bibb county shall be allowed to issue
bonds for the erection of a capt. u
building in Macon. The bill does not
specify any particular amount Of
bonds, but it was explained in the
house that Macon and Bibb county
propose to Jointly raise one million
dollars through the sale of bonds, IN
the event that Macon lands the capl-
tai. Both the bill and the resolution
were introduced by Representatives
Hall, Wimberly and DeFore of Macon.
The Legislature evinced considerable
enthusiasm over the prospect of Wis
iting Macon next Saturday. and it IS
more than probable that the full men,
bership will board their special train,
which will be run for their especial
benefit by the Central Capital Assoc:a-
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-01

st. Louis, Mo, July 31.-Booker r
Washington closed the eighth annual
convention of the National Association
Of Teachers in Colored Schools with
al address here this afternoon in the
Coliseum. He advised the teachers %
get the confidence of their charges
To others in the audience he said that
industry means the uplift of the ae-
gro race.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-01
ROBBINS FACED TRIAL AS
ACCESSORY TO MURDER.
Waycross, Ga, July 31.-Charge

Waycross, Ga, July 31.-Charged
Q an accessory to the muir
der of Miss Belle Smith, R. L. Roo-
bins will be given a preliminary trial
before Judge w. A. Mcdonald Mon
day His wife is facing a murder
charge in the same case. Attorneys
for her will make application to the
court for bail during next week.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-16
MAT GOODWIN.

He's writing booksa about the lives of all his plain and fancy wives. A few of them he may forget, but all the rest are in sweat, for Nat, his heart devoid of ruth, declares he'll tell the ghastly truth. Since girls are bound to marry Nat, they'll have to stand for things like that. To wed that sassy Goodwin lad has got to be sort of fad, which shows a low, degraded taste, for other games are far more chaste. The women of this modern day consider life giddy play; to find amusen ent as they go is all the yesrning that they know. When I was young the sober danes bent OCT their trusty quilting frames and made straw bonnets day by day, to send to heather in Cathay; they brewed yarb tea and put up jam, and cured the large and luscious ham. Alas, unlike the old-time danes, the modern girls have trifling aims; to drink champagne at gilded bars, to ride around in motor cars, to send to Paris for a hat, to smoke cheroots and marry Nat-this is the circle of their lives, such is the limelight brand of wiyes-Walt Mason.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-16
HOSPITAL CARNIVAL
 SUCCESS

Last Thursday evening the Iditarod Hospital Carnival opened in blaze of glory. As early as ! o'clock people began to assemble at A. B. Hall, and from that time to midnight the carni- val spirit ruled in crowd of men, women and children as large as the hall could accommodate in comfort.
 The hall itself was in harmony with the occasion, with it's three rows of esily decorated booths and it's two spa cious aisle. leading to the stage at the rear.
 The stage was occupied at short in- tervals by sn array of talent such As had never been gathered before in Iditarod, due to the capable efforts of Mrs. w H. Brooks. The first number on the program was song by the popular trio, Mrs. Maher and Messrs. Kemp and Moses. This was followed by pleasing sketch entitled "Pat's Excuse by Miss Lillian Smith and Steward Holmes. Next came vocal solo by Otto Moses, and this was fol- lowed by $ very creditable operatic production from "Santoy" with A. E. Aaltby ss Ten How, and Mesdames Brooks, Byers, Wood and Misses O'Connor, Taylor and Smith IS the six little wives. The program concluded with 8 song by Miss Coolidge. Every number received many cncores. Some numbers which were omitted will be heard later at s concert to be gwen in the near future.
 The booths were we'll patronized and consequently yielded handsome fnan- cial returns.
 The "Nigger Baby" booth was an All.star attraction. It was in charge of Miss O'Connor and Miss Leigh. The "babies" were Ramps Peterson, Dutch Kramer, Sam Bayles, Sam Wilmer, Robert Pritchard, Albert Vile and Henry Roden, and George Baker was wet nurse. Little Ramps was so young and delicate that he wa. kept in the incubator, with his tiny hand lying limp by his chin and the bottle Of amber colored nourishment in easy reach. Tho othe. youngsters were more robust and always hungry, and when separated from their nursing bottles choru.ed continually, How dry I am! How dry I am." Little AL bert caused consternation by swallow ing : nipple.
 The candy booth was near the en- trance and did fine business. Gus toners were graciously served by Mrs. Byers, Mrs. Burns and Miss Taylor. Many fine boxes and baskets were sold and rallied, while the unsuitable hunger for candy by Miss Lillian Smith caused numerous young cour- tiers to become separated from their dollars.
 At the ice cream booth patrons for got it was below zero on the outside
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-16

while the sunny smiles of Mrs. Weir, Mrs. Hamilton and Miss Nyholm made them desire second plate.
 The Japanese booth was boon to the tired ones who sought rest in it's cozy corners while they refreshed themselves with tea under the minis tration of Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Lindberg and Miss Anderson all attired in pretty Japanese costumes
 The fancy booth was stocked with many fine articles donated from all parts of the creeks and town the handivork of the ladies. The booth was in charge of Mrs. Light, Mrs, Clifton and Miss Maltby, and was a success in every way, and especially so financially.
 The kitchen booth was attended by Mrs. Davis, Miss Leigh and Miss Lind stead, who served delectable viands of all kinds; but the punch bowl was the chief attraction, for the ladies had brswed better than they knew.
 The fortune telling booth was in charge of very capable seers, and many an anxious ono found out that he was going to be buried in the future; likewise that be wac born young. The ladies who imparted this information are Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Bruhn, Miss Kotch and Miss Tjernstrom. Mrs. Chesley rendered valuable assistance at this booth.
 Tho fish pond was arranged very ar tistically in the center of the hall. Miss Lillian Smith and Mss Wolfe
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-16
HONOR COTTMAN'S, NOT SEWARD'S

According Washington despatch the results of hsorica before Secretary of the Interior Fisher show Thomas Cottman, father of Admiral COttman charge entitled the instead of Secretary Seward whom the honor has given for 50 years.
 It appears question doubt, took up the proposition purchase of Alaska United States the the Czar of obtained bis acquescenc proposition Secretary fell in with Dr Cotmans suggestion and did everything his the credit of being the of the proposition certainly belongs to pr. Cottman.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-16

In the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Fourth Divisi0n.-In the Matter of Lee Roby, Bankrupt.-No. - in Bankruptcy.
 To the Creditors of Lee Roby, of Otter Precinct, Territory of Alaska, Fourth Division, a Bankrupt:
 Notice is hereby given that on the Fist day of August, 1911, the above named Lee Roby was duly adjudcated bankrupt, and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at the office of the undersigned. referee in bank ruptcy, at Iditarod, Alaska, on Wednes- day, Dec. ?, 1911, at ? o'clock in the afternoon of said day, at which time the creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt and transact such other busi- ness as may properly come before said meeting.
 Dated December 8, 1911.
 HENRY RIDDEN,
 Referee in Bankruptcy.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-16
START NEW YEAR WITH
 GRAND MASQUERADE

Camp Idarod 27 Brotherhood, will celebrate the birth 1912 with grand masquerade ball The evening of Mon day January apart the occason and consisting of J. F. Baird Ray Mcdonald Ralph
 omen Andrew Vile have charge of the engagements
 A. B. masquerade the grand There will be all many hits surprises s and founces and ees clowns darkeys kings and and pretty girls without number Special will provided fine series of will among features of the evening" From the ball record breaker and nobody should miss it. Tickets admit gentleman will cost s; ladies admitted free
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-16
Alaska Wireless.

Received at noon.
 North Pole, Dec. Is, 1911 Camp Flat No. 26, A. B.,
 Flat. Alaska.
 Have all the children from far and near, and as many of the ole folks as possible, at your hall or the evening of December 23rd at $ o'clock I will be there with a sleigh load of presents, and we will have a jolly good time. Answer.
 SANTA CLAUS. Following is the reply sent:
 Alaska Wireless. Sent: o'clock pm.
 Flat, Alaska, Dec. 16, 1911. Santa Claus, North Pole. All arrangements made for fine Christmas tree, entertainment by the little folks, followed by dance anc supper. Do not disappoint us; for the hall will be packed by anxious ones looking for you.
 ARCTIC RECORDER,
 Camp Flat No. 26, A. B
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-16

handed out the packages to the lucky anglers.
 The Flat Creek booth was fitted up as | parlor, where the many visitors wore able to purchase tickets in the raffle for the nugget chain, the gold of which was furnished by Flat creek op- orators, while tho ladies of that vicin- ity defrayed the cost of workmanship. The winning ticket was No. 56.
 The big A. B. concession was located in the gallery, and was under the charge of Ray Mcdonald, ably assisted by Messrs. McSmart, Roden, Dean, Kendrick, Smith and Sharky. A great deal of credit is due Mir Mcdonald for his hard work and good management, It was in the gallery that the visitors were awed by that wonderful creature the ferocious Madagascar Katafooka and it's trainer Tom McSmart. The Katafooka displayed almost human in telligence by remarkable obedience to it's master, first to obtain food and next to avoid punishment; and rumor was started that the thing" was nothing less than Sharky himself, disguised.
 The wheel of fortune sent people down stairs richer than when they seconded, and the Bally Hooly babies, dressed as local celebrities, sustained many injuries from the balls thrown st them throughout the evening.
 Second Might.
 The second and closing night of the carnival added dancing to the other in teresting features, and it was in the early hours of this morning that the final curtain dropped on the scene of revelry and the two or three hundred people who remained to the close re- luctuntly departed for their homes.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-16
RELIGIOUS SERVICES TOMORROW

Preaching service in the Commis- sioner's courtroom at 8 pm. The sermon subject will be "The Christmas spirit"
 There will be special music and 8 service of much interest may be ex- pected. Everybody welcome.
 s. HALL YOUNG,
 Pastor
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-16

Dec. 5, on the tram road, watch and fob: see w. H. Straight at Caribou cafe, describe property, pay for this adv, and receive artlc,es.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-16
Second Night.
SHORT SESSION
 OF CITY COUNCIL

The weekly session of the town council last "Wednesday was brief. CounCilmen McDonell and MutCh Ter were again absent, their inter csts demanding their attention on the creeks
 The finance committee had no report to make with reference to the S85 40 overpayment on the Cleveland bill.
 The committee named to audit the accounts of former City Clerk Hunt asked for new ledger and the purchase of one was authorized.
 When the batch of bills reported favorably by the finance committee had been allowed, the council re- solved itself into board of equal ization, and continued the work which was begun by that board Friday evening of last week
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-16

Let Sunderbruch figure on your outfit.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-16
SANTA CLAUS SENDS
 WIRELESS TO FLAT

The committee in charge of the Christmas tree arrangements at Flat say that presents for both old andvoung may be placed on the tree to be dis tributed at the same time The pres ents may be sent to any store in Flat, or delivered to the A. B. hall early or Saturday, Dec. g. They should De carefully wrapped and ths packages marked with the names of those for whom they are intended.
 Camp Flat No. 26, A. B. received the following message today from Santa Claus:
 Alaska Wireless.
The Washington times., 1911-10-22
Connie Mack Arranges
Series for Next Spring

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 22-Manager
Connie Mack found time yesterday be-
tween planning how to win the world s
series. keeping his players on edge and
WORRY about the weather to call upon
President Fogel. of the Phillies. and
discuss arrangements for the annual
series between the two local teams next
spring. President Fogel sent a chal-
lenge to Manager Mack for a series
next spring about ten days ago. and
yesterday Connie made formal accept
ance Of the gauntlet thrown down to
him by the local National Leaguers.
1t didn't take Messrs. Fogel and Mack
more than five minutes to come to an
agreement so far as guaranteeing the
playing of the series next spring Is con-
cerned. but, barring the date Of start
ing and the number Of games to be
played. the other details will be ar
ranged at another meeting to be held
between them after the worlds cham
pionship series Is finished.
1t was agreed to start the series on
Saturday, March 30. and play every
weekday up until the day previous to
the opening of the championship sea-
son In the two leagues. which date has
not yet been announced.
The Washington times., 1911-10-22
Pimilco Race Card.
Iomorrow's Pimlico entries are:


First trace-Two-year-cl -clds: five and one
half furlongs. Golden Cluster, 81: Bell,
Nelson, lN; Turbine. 104; Garth, 1N
Bwana Tumbo. 1oo; Surfeit, 107: Futur
ity. l0; Wildweed, 10l; Cliff Stream. 100
Second race-Three-yea r-olds and up
selling: six furlongs All Red. lot
Harmon Pass; 1o7: Gu Bon. 104: Mon
Grief, los; Lothario, Ito; Henry Munro
107; Idle Michael. 102: Belfast, 102; Fan
tasque. 1o2; Brandy. 102: Goldwick, 81.
Third race-The Bowie Handicap
three year-olds and up: two miles. Al
drian. 102; Superstition, 1l6: Sotemia, 108
Zeus, 136: Bounder. 102; Owanux. los
Ursa Major. s6
Fourth race-Maiden two-year-o -olds
six furlongs. Himation. LIZ; Fond, 1l2
Daingerfieid. liz; Vigorous, lis; Airey
ll2; Napier, l15; Breaker Boy, lis; Chill
ton Trance, liz; Sunlike. LIS.
Fifth race-Consolation steeplechase
selling handicap; three-year-olds ant
upward; two miles. Merryman, 40; DR.
Heard, 1856; Meadow Boy, 145; Navarro
135; Adventurer, 1856; Charivari, 15o
Monte Carlo, 1888; Arono, 1876; Duffield
17; Ross Hampton, 140.
Sixth race-Three-year- -olds and up
ward: selling: mile and one-sixteenth
Whip Top, 100; Willing, 1l2: Ursa Major
49, Fair Miss, 102; Henry Munro, lis
Harvey F., lis; Rose F., 112; Fantasque
81; Brandy, 10S; Dandy Dixon, liz.
Weather cloudy; track slow.
The Washington times., 1911-10-22
FOXHUNTERS PICK
DATES FOR ANNUAL
TRIALS IN FIELD
Montgomery Sportsman, w.
O. Spates, of Rockville,
President.

ROCKVILLE, Oct. 22.-At the second
annual meeting of the Montgomery
County Foxhunters' Association, which
was held in the courthouse here yes-
terday afternoon. It was decided to hold
the annual field trials Friday and Sat-
urday, November 10 and II, with head
quarters at Rockville. Every effort will
be put forth to make the trials the
equal OF the successful meet held by
the association at Jacksonville last fall
Officers were chosen as follows: Presi-
dent. w. Outerbridge Spates. Of Rock
Vile; vice presidents, John c. Bentley,
Joseph H. Bradley, Judge Edward c.
Peter, Perrie Z. Waters, Richard r.
Spates. Clarence Moore. Col. George
Dunn. William F. r. Hit, and Capt.
Thomas Griffith; secretary and treas
urer, Charles II. l.. Johnson; executive
committee, Andrew J. Cummings, ].
Frank Lewis. Charles a. Claggett,
George Edwards. Edward Umstead,
Joseph Howes, Cecil Allnutt, James p.
Gott, William Stack, John Magruder,
Clayton Edwards, Wilson G. johnson,
Howard Marlowe, Benjamin c. Gott,
Edmund c. Davis. Julian F. Walters,
Artemus Sullivan, William Riggs. and
Nicholas Crawford.