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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
"BOOR-P PROOF" TABLE
WARE, THE LATEST
Utensils Invented Compelling
Good Manners

Chicago, Dec Milton E. Peck, an
inventor is perfecting a set of table
utensils which he says will enforce
good manners on the part of the most
careless or ignorant Chicagcan. The
knife has foil at the end which
makes it impossible to insert the blade
in the mouth, and is perforated to
such an extent that even the largest
pea cannot find lodgment on it's sur
face. 1t is also impossible to spear a
piece of pie with it.
Spoons which will not remain in the
coffee also have been invented. The
handles are so heavy weighted Tat
the utensils automatically remove
themselves from the cup.
Peck says his finer sensibilities have
been hurt SO often by the way some
persons tie serviettes around their
necks that he has invented a new
style of napkin which cannot be raise |
above the table. He had no model to
show of this invention, but made a
rough drawing illustrating how the
napkin was made fast to the table
cloth. To get the napkin high enough
to tuck it in between the collar and
the neck one would have to remove
the whole table cover.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
PARSON SETTLES
POOR MANS WORRY
Buy Plain Ring First, Then
the Diamond Later

Boston, Dec. REV. Leopold A. Mes,
pastor of the fremont Street Meth
odist Church has offered a suggestion
in solving the problem of the diamond
ring as a token of the engagement.
Mark the engagement, said the clergy
man, by the gift of simple and mex
pensive ring. Later when prosperity
smiles on the married couple, diam
ond may be purchased. Here are the
suggestions of the clergyman:
Fashion shapes everything If a
young lady does not get a diamond up
on this event she may infer that love
Is not very deep back of the other kind
of ring. This is wrong. 1t is a wrong
to the young man, and in many in
stances it may hinder many young men
from getting engaged.
Many young men are now driven to
buying chips of diamonds for their en-
gagement. They cannot afford the
conventional price of cut stone.
1T would be wise for the young We
men to start a reform in this direction.
1T might well begin with the we'll
to-do.'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
negro BESTED GOAT
IN BUTTING BOUT
Witnesses Observed It From
Auditing Property

Atlanta, Dec. IA stubborn butting
contest between billy-goat and a
buck negro, a regular arena battle
was waged yesterday and result
ed in a draw between the man and the
animal Each had head as hard as a
billiard ball. Neither was able to butt
the other off his feet.
The particular negro in question, a
hefty drayman, named, Nose, has the
reputation of being the hardest headed
Ethiopian in this vicinity. Whenever
he gets into fight with fellow man.
he uses his head with telling effect
Some time ago he was persuaded to
try consequences with a goat, short
horned of course, and the goat got the
worst of it. Nose Dragged about his
prowess and was easily prevailed up
on to enter the arena for a pitched
battle with another goat yesterday af-
ternoon, for the edification of a party
OF visitors to this city. A number Of
Atlanta newspaper men refereed the
fight Nose had a unique way of par
rying the goats most violent rushes;
he would suddenly fall backward as
the goat approached, and meet the
goats attack with his two feet; then
before the goat could recover its bal
ance he would be up again and drive
his own hard pate with telling effect
into the goats stats.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
lLCtzAR PLACE OF .
ALL CONVENIENCES
Patrons Appreciate ACCOmO.
dating Management

Every convenience that can be giver
TO the people of Americas to enable
them to enjoy most thoroughly this
best motion pictures that are being
made, is to be found at The Alcazar
The recent installment of a large il
, Illuminated clock, with correct time fur
nlshed by the Western Union.
This improvement is of the nature
OF those that are offered only to the
patrons of the largest and most ex-
cellently equipped motion picture
houses in the larger cities. Manager
Wall is constantly seeking to give the
patrons OF The Alcazar the best that
can be had, and this new convenience
is appreciated by the motion picture
lovers, who can now tell at a glancee
what time it is without consulting a
watch.
The attractive program at the AL
cazar for tomorrow includes "The Sim
pie Life" Majestic comedy; 1.-THE
New Cow Puncher," Western, and "The
Sheriff's Child another thrilling Wes-
tern film, making a list of pictures
that are hard to excel. Come out and
see the best pictures you have viewed
In long time, while you enjoy all the
and p-to-the-minute mo-
'ioh picture mouse. (AdvtJ |
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
CONGRESSMAN KNOCKS"
TO THE WRONG MAN
Governor Stubs Called "Cheapest
Skate" to BrOther-in-Law.

Washington, d. c., Dec. Joe"
Rodgers, of Philadelphia, file clerk Of
the House in the days of Republican
control and now one of the minority
employees on the floor, found himself
today in seat next to Representative
Neeley, of Kansas, and they naturally
fell to talking Kansas politics.
What pleased me more than any
thing else about the result in Kansas, 4"
said Rodgers, was the defeat Of Gov.
Stubs for the senatorship."
rs that 500" said Neeley.
yes" answered Joe. "Stubbs is
the cheapest skate in Kansas. DO you
know him?"
Slightly" said Neeley. "He's my
brother-in-law."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
ONCE MORE RELIC
SALE WAS PUT OFF
Gen. SiCkIes and His Wife,
Reported RGCODCiIed

New York, Dec. Tt is reported
that General Sickles and his wife have
made up. Friends of the S7-year-old
veteran declare that a reconciliation
has been effected, and that the Gener-
ais war mementoes and priceless
works of art will not have to be sacri-
feed under Sheriff Harburger's ham
mer to satisfy $4,000 obligation which
General Sickles owes the Bank of the
Metropolis.
Sheriff Hamburger processes to be
puzzled and says he hasn't heard of a
reconciliation. Nevertheless, he has
adjourned the sale until December 70.
General Sickles will not admit that
his wife intends to pay $4,000 of his
$4,000 debt, but close personal friend
of the Generals is authority for the
statement that a reconciliation had
been effected and that a sale is not
now necessary.
vi loHudy ulSHI, SdIu tLls lIIeIu,
Mrs. Sickles with her son Stanton,
called on General Sickles at the Cen
erals request When she stepped into
the hall, there was the General, bal
ancing himself on his crutches. He
cried: Carolina! o, Cardinal en-
braced her and kissed her on both
cheeks.
She told him she was prepared to
shield him from every trouble due to
his tangled business affairs"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
GIFTS FOR THE
FAIR MOTORIST.
Pretty Readgear and Bags Are
Useful Christmas Presents,

Here is hood easily made and dain.
ty which will prove a useful gift for
the feminine motorist, whether she is
young or old. 1t is of cloth in brown
and white mixture combined with.
plain white in basket weave cloth. The
white is for the band along the front of
the hood and for the faring angular
piece at the back. Cross stitch in
coarse silk is used to decorate the cloth
at the back and on the sides Of the
cap. Rosettes of ribbon at the sides
are adorned with large square buttons.
covered with silk. These, too. are fin.
ished off with cross stitch. Ribbon ties
fall from the silk irosettes.
Pretty tteadsear.
Knitted or crocheted hoods are al.
ways acceptable. and each season
brings its own particular styles. One
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
SOME FIEND PUT
VITR0L IN HER BASIN
Attractive Widow Disfigured for Life
BY Unknown Foe.

Pottsville, Pa, Dec. Mrs. Ellen
Hartline, an attractive widow, will be
disfgured for life and may lose the
sight of one eye as the result of the
dastardly act of some unknown person
who placed vitrol in a basin at her
home. When Mrs. Hartline went out
side the house to wash she did not
notice that instead Of water the basin
contained the acid. Before 1t was too
late she had dashed large portion of
the fiery fluid over her face and into
one of her eyes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
KICKED TO SAFETY BY HORSE
Beasts HOOfs Knock Driver From
Under Wheels in Car Crash.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE kick of a
horse saved the life of Robert Bailey,
driver Of hospital ambulance Buster,
the ambulance horse that did the
kicking, is not a trained life-saver; he
merely kicked instinctively when the
ambulance he was pulling was smash
edto kindling by car at One Hundred
and Fourth street, and the kicks serv-
ed to push Biley away from the car
wheels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
COTTON MARKET IN
AMERICUS YESTERDAY
Receipts at the Various Ware
houses

The cotton market yesterday was
practically unchanged from quotations
of the day previous, the futures posi-
tons closing at the same figures, very
nearly. In the Americas market the
demand for spot cotton was fair only,
with II IA cents the top offering for
the best grades.
Warehouse receipts for the day
We're 265 bales, with the local market
quoted as follows:
Good Middling ................12 IA
Middling IL
Receipts in Americas.
Received Today ........ 265 bales
Total Receipts .......... .26,960 bales
PUSONALS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
FORTUNE IN XMAS PRESENTS
AWAITS THESE EMPLOYEES

Chicago, Dec. 7.-Emlpoyees Of the
reap bigger harvest during the COM
ing die tide than has been the case
large establishments in Chicago will
withiJ the memory of the oldest
head/ according to the announce
mefts made today.
More than $4,000 is to be distribu-
tedl in various forms to workers in
banks, big stores and manufacturing
plants. The spirit of generosity is
said to have been strengthened by a
year (pf trade well above the normal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
JUSTIUDSON Wins
LECTION SATURDAY
For Je of Peace in 9Th
District

Thdon Saturday for justice of
the tor this, the 9th or city
distributed in the reelection of
JustiI. Hudson, who has occu-
pied position for a number of
year, was opposed by Mr.. W. R.
Speener tax receiver, and prov
ed, fetofore, an easy winner. On
Iy 3.es were cast, of which Jus
ticeson received 215 and M.
Spe
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
COSTS COUNTY slOO

Sunbury, Pa, Dec. IA trivial trial
over chicken will cost the taxpayers
of this county $500, the costs. Mrs.
Eva Petrusky prosecuted Leon Sher-
mansky for killing one of her hens, but
the Court, Disguised that such case
should be called before it, rendered, a
prompt acquittal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
Attention Odd Fellows.

There will be a called meeting Of
Sumter Lodge, No 264, l. o. o. F., at
Masonic hall at 1870 a. M, today on
account of the death of Brother J. r.
Oliver. A full attendance of all men,
bers is requested. LEE ALLEN,
G. S. GARDNER, Noble sGrand.
Secretary. "a (Advt ]
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
We men ARE KILLED IN
FATAL CRASH OF TRAINS
AeadOn Collision on Road
Near Baltimore

Baltimore, Dec. Five men were
killed and four others hurt when a
freight rain and a train of empty
coaches eollided on the
Western Maryland railroad near Pen
mar Park last night. Four of the dead
and two of the injured were trainmen
and the others were stealing rides.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
Handmade Wells.

A handsome handmade veil with the
owners initials embroidered on it is
a nice gift for the woman who motors
One gift of the sort that cannot but
be useful is a set of handkerchiefs
rather larger than the ordinary ones
for women and with the owners mi
tials embroidered on a tiny motorcar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08
'.HAJCCESS IN FIELD
With GUN AND dogs
CiDeWs Spent Two Weeks
in Baker County

tain W. w. Dews, who has been
sing two weeks with friends m
r county, returned here yesterday.
r is Capt. Dews' old home and
-isit of two weeks among friends
nte-bellum days was most pleas
He is an inveterate hunter, and
cavity filled game bag exhibited
.erday attested his skill with the
behind covey of cartridges des-
his more than three score and ten
IS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08

requirement of automobiling headpe
is that it should be comfortable al
stable. Hats, bonnets or hoods tn
can be displaced by the wind are wor
than useless.
For the outdoor girl there is notbir
In the way of outfit or accessories tn;
has made such a hit as the knitte
wool sets. consisting of cap, muff all
scarf.
Automobiling is so popular that me
OF us have among our friends SOL
BODY who motors, and any trife VIII
adds to the convenience or comfort
the motorist will be greatly apprec
ed, for such things are not always
be had in the shops.
First Aid For Motorists
An emergency case, fitted out
adhesive and court plaster, stripf I
gauze, absorbent cotton, a small be Y
OF peroxide and a few other sic
drugs useful in case of illness or 1.
dent may be put up in compact % a
TO be slowed away in one of the k q
cts of the car, for accidents somees
happen when it is not possible tet
medical help Then the ENERGY =
case has its uses.
A Beauty Bag.
The pretty bag shown here m be
carried on the arm. 1t may be dgn-
ed in colors to match the moing
garb Old rose silk faced with cen
IS used for the smart bag illusted. r
The Powered part is cut out of sin L
gle round piece of silk. The eds are
in deep points.
The bag is lined with pale grecsilk.
A casing for a narrow ribbon pale
green to match the lining is in
'ide the bag. "A star shaped ction
II green silk is stitched to the )ttom
IT the bag, the ends of the tatbeing u
aught to the sides of the b and Il
inished with tiny bows of ribh. V
This bag was fitted with tiny lckets, h
nto which could be slipped theowder a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-08

box, extra handkerchief, bDttle of
smelling salts or toilet accessqies like
ly to be needed on an outing Among
these might be cold cream, a small
cake of soap for the hands and tiny
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19

pot had reached the boiling point Ma
ria heard call from the top of the
tallest tree in the yard and, going out
there, saw her adopted son Old the
topmost branch. Calling for him to
come down, she held her breath while
he did so, every moment expecting to
see him fall and lie a corpse at her
feet. But he landed safely. He had
been in the tree all the while, and
when his foster mother asked him
why he had not answered her call he
fixed a pair Of roguish eyes on her
and said he had been "hidin'."
When John came home from bust
ness that evening the couple talked
the matter over and concluded that
the short cut in raising children was
in the very beginning failure. Both
agreed that the mornings experience
would be repeated indefinitely and in
thousand varieties.
II Think said John, that child
will be too much trouble for us. We'd
better try a dog"
Roberts place was taken in the
Douglas home by little terrier, to
whom the couple gave the name Of
Tito Tito was as much of success
as his predecessor was a failure, so
far as adoption was concerned. The
dog had no desire to climb trees and
need not be left to run about all the
while, for he readily submitted to be
tied to a table leg or a newell post.
One winter night when John had left
an unusually hot fire in the furnace he
and Maria were awakened by Titos
jumping on their bed and barking vo-
ciferously. Smelling smoke, they arose
and went downstairs John opened
the door leading to the cellar, but
quickly closed it again to shut off a
fame that leaped forward to con-
sumo him. HuddliDg on their clothes,
the couple got out Of the house just
in time to save their lives.
"How much more valuable is a dog
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
! | / |
A Satire on the Advantages For
Adoption of a Dog Over
a Child

Copyright by American Press Assoc
citation, 1911.

John Douglas and his wife, Maria,
were not blessed with children. They
determined to adopt boy and after
having come to the resolution con-
ferred as to the most convenient age
the little fellow should be.
Il think" said John, ''you'I find that
baby will be good deal Of care.
There's a collie period, and the child
would have to be brought up on some
kind of artificial baby food, and there's
only a certain proportion of babies
that live through their babyhood If
your boy dies you've had all your
trouble for nothing. | think we'd bet.
ter take a child seven or eight years
old
1T seems to me-" replied Maria,
that unless we begin at the begin
ming and progress with the child we
won't be used to him when he reaches
that age. He'll be ready for the
whooping cough and the measles and
such diseases, and we won't be ready
for him to have them"
Line matter was discussed between
them for long while, Maria holding
to the baby plan, John desiring to
make tlIe short cut. Maria yielded
since she saw no way of getting a
child at all unless she did, for John
had seen comic pictures OF men walk
ing the floor at midnight with colicky
babies and did not propose to submit
to any such strain.
So they went to an orphan asylum
and asked for a six-year-old boy. The
matron, who had brought up family,
tried to induce them to select a stolid,
slow moving little fellow who would
sit all day playing with toys. But
John preferred a bright boy with an
intelligent eye. So they took the lat
ter home with them and congratulated
themselves that they were now fam
lily. They called the boy Robert.
The next morning after breakfast,
when Maria had finished her house
hold duties, she remembered Robert
and made search for him. He was
nowhere to be found She called for
him not only in the house, but out of
doors. Thinking he had strayed away,
she telephoned John, who was at
business, and John reported the fact
to the police. When her mental tea
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
City Directory
County Directory

CIRCUIT COURT
Warren B. Kittle, Judge
Chas. w. Brandon, Clerk
COUNTY COURT
f. A. Waugh, President,
u. T. Grouse and P. A, Switzar;
S. F. Hoffman, Clerk
w. B. Corder, Sheriff
w. L. Morrison, Assessor
Cleo. Swecker, County Engineer
Alva Wolverton, County Surveyor
Court House at Philippi, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19

An aftiyH must nave exceptional merit
to period of forty years. Chamber
ains Cough Remedy was first offered to
the public in 1872. From small begin
ming it has grown in favor and popularity
until it has attained world wide reputa-
ton. You will find nothing better for a
cough or cold. Try 1T and you will I'M
derstand why it is favorite after period
of more than forty years. 1t not only
gives relief-it cures. For sale by Grant
Graham's, the druggist Advertisement
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19

M e. CHURCH-R Rev. r. O. Phillips,
~ Apastor. Preaching every Sunday.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening
Sunday School every Sunday at $3.50 a. M.
s. T. Keller Supt.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19

III INIrED BRETHREN CHURCH
~ Rev. Ill K. Meyer, pastor Preach
ing every Sunday Sunday School every
Sunday morning az $50 a m, Supt. w.
G, Ware. Prayer meeting Thursday
event " of each week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19

DROTESTANT EPISCOPAL Church
I The Rev. s. s. Powell, Rector
Service in the Presbyterian church on the
fourth Sunday morning Of each month at
Hoo O'Clock.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19

ME. CHURCH, SOUTH - reach
~ Aing LIST, 3rd and 4th Sundays Of
each month. Prayer meeting Wednesday
night. Sunday School $3.50 a. m. Rev. r..
B. Ware, pastor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-10

Renewals, 500 votes, $i.O0.
Renewals, more than one year
800 votes, S1.o0.
Back! subscriptions, 400 votes,
81 90.
Five years new subscriptions
5000 votes, $500.
Ten years rev subscriptions,
z, 500 votes, $1,000.
Twenty years nev subscrip-
tions, 30, 02O votes, 5000.
6. INSTRUCTIONS. Results q:
to standing Of votes will be issued
aGter 80 DAYS. No Votes accepted
at less thaareGu price OF paper
concerned III this contest. No
one connected with TINS paper will
be allowed to become a candidate
in this contest or work f0. con
tGstants.
Votes after being voted cannot
be transferred 20 another. Be
sure you know whom you are 60
ing 10 vote for before comiag to
the ballot box, as the editor or
anyone will positively not give
you you any information on the
The keys 10 the ballot
box shall BE in the possession, Of
the awarding committee during
the contest.
F'or the first 80 days the pare.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-10
OnteSt.

viii run 25-vote coupon which
can be voted free for any lady
contestant.
Contest to run not less than 80
days. Closing Of contest will be
announced 25 days in advance Of
closing. The right to postpone
date Of closing is reserved if suf-
ticient cause should occur.
The contest shall close on a day
which will be announced later.
Ten days prior to closing contest.
the Judges will carefully lock or
seal ballot box and take to one Of
the banks. where the same will
be in place where voting can be
done during business hours and
locked in q vault at night until
close Of contest. when the judges
will take charge and count same
and announce the young ladies
winning in their turn.
The last ten days all voting
must be done in a sealed box at
the bank. II you do not wish
anyone to know whom you are
voting for, place your cash SUBJ
scription, together with your
coupons, in sealed envelope,
which viii be furnished you, and
put same in ballot box. This will
give every one a fair and square
deal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-10
The Way oui OF Debt.

The only way to get cut of debt
and stay out Of debt is to produce a
living at home. Specializing in a 50
called money crop" is the policy
that leads inevitably into the credit
system. And yet we find farmers
everywhere who say: I'm in debt
and therefore compelled to plant
cotton to get out Of debt" De-
pending upon the very thing that
got you in debt is a mighty foolish
business policy. There is but one
safe road for he farmer, and that
is the enc that leads to a living at
home always. It's the only fixed
policy that Will protect you and keep
you out Of financial troubles. Farm
ing ism a speculative, money-mak-
ing occupation. The live-at-home
farmer doesn't need much money,
but you'll find that sort Of farmer
almost invariably has some money
10 his credit in the bank. So then
the best way to get little surplus
that will stay with you is to plant
for more than a living at home so as
to be on the safe side, and we might
also remind you that the best way
to get out of debt is to quit depend
upon the same policy that got you
in debt.-Union Farmer.