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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22

pared delightful program OF music
and recitations. including folk dances,
minuet and Highland fling, in costume,
these numbers ON the program to be
rendered by children. Music win be
given throughout the entire time. a
varied and interesting program having
been prepared in this particular. The
combined features are SO many and
so attractive that they afford amuse-
ment and social diversion of the most
pleasing kind at the small cost of as
cents, which is the admission fee that
will be charged.
Invitations to the tea have already
been issued and hearty response is
anticipated by the members Of the
entertainment committee, who have
the preparations in charge. The pro-
ceeds are to go to the general fund Of
the local chapter of the Daughters Of
the American Revolution. In the good
work that is being done by this or
ganization every one who attends will
be aiding by attending the tea this
afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22

A representative of a well known
milling concern appeared before the
recent session of the Board Of Trade
10 secure the cooperation of that body
IN the raising of sufficient funds to Sc
cure the construction of local wheat
and corn mill, half of the capital to be
owned by local stockholders and half
oy out of town persons.
The matter was considered by the
Board of Trade, with the result that
IL was agreed that it shoula be refer
'ed TO the committee on manufacturing
OF which Mr.. G. w. Riley is chair
i"dh. The representative of the mill
ing hrm conferred with Mr.. Riley inn
"ediately, with the result that the
committee will do all that can be done
Tor the purpose of securing the coop
eFation necessary to bring about tbs
installation of a modern milling plan
here.
II was shown at the meeting tina
Tue purpose of the plan is to establish
" plant that will cost approximately
$4,000. or $4,000, half Of which is &
0e subscribed here and half to b
furnished by the firm which is promot
ing the deal In this way the plan
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22

Following on the heels of the severe
rain and wind storm experienced here
night before last, a cold wave blew n
yesterday afternoon and last night
with rapidity that made Tuesday $
balmy spring weather seem like a
memory of another year.
A rather pronounced drop in tenn
perature was forecasted yesterday for
last night and today. 1t became mani
fest early yesterday afternoon that
there would be much colder weather
within short time, as the stiff wester-
ly winds that blew fitfully and spas
medically grew colder and colder from
the late forenoon throughout the af-
ternoon and last night.
Maidens meditating spring gowns
made haste to slip back into their furs
and coat suits, while the luckless male
who had left his oyercoat at home
shiyered and braced himself against
the wind and flung some choice "cuss
words" at the tickle weather. Yester-
day and the day before were very mucf
in contrast as regards weather condi
tions.
Many housewives who had felt th'
call of spring cleaning when the SUI
shone alluringly on Tuesday wer'
caught midway in the work OF thef
: house-cleaning campaign and beat
! retreat into winter quarters once more
;. They will likely be content to bur
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22
TANNED BY FIERCE WIND, FLAMES
SWEPT THROUGH HOUSTON. TEXAS
Loss Estimated $OOOOOOO Burned Area More Than Mile Hundreds
Homeless But No Deaths Occurred Started TWOSoy Wooden House
10000 Bales of Cotton BunGdad People Fled Through Rain of Sparks

Houston, Tex, Feb. 21.-Driven be.
fore one of the coolest Texas north
ers" of the winter, fire early today
burned a huge irregular strip through
the eastern residential and manufac-
turing section of Houston. 1t swept
over million dollar plants and tiimsy
frame structures with equal ease until
fully five million dollars damage had
been done. Although no lives were
lost, more than a score of persons
We're injured, while thousands were
driven from their homes and suffe' ed
the sting of the freezing temperature
The burned area by daylight was a
mile and half long and from city
block to quarter of mile in width.
Buffalo bayou, a narrow, coffee col
ored stream, was the scene of the
battle royal against the flames. Here,
after the fire had swept on with
scarcely semblance of control for
hours, the firemen made a desperate
stand and although the fire leaped the
bayou at places, the confiagration was
checked.
The fire swept a portion of the fac
tory district and burned through
twenty blocks of residence district.
No one was injured so far as known.
Early losses on congresses and
cotton alone are setimated at $4,000
600.
Relief work has been inaugurated
and the victims of the fire are being
cared for as rapidly as possible.
While several persons were hurt
no serious injuries are reported.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22
COLONIAL TEA To BE FEATURE
FOR WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY
PLEASING PROGRAM HAS Been ARRANGED FOR COLONIAL TEA TO HlR
THIS AFTERNOON FROM TO 6 O'CLOCK At BELL MUsC STUDIO.
YOUNG LADIES TO SERVE

That every one who attends the
Colonial Tea to be given under the
auspices Of the Council of Safety Chap
ter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution this afternoon between the
hours of four and six will be highly
pleased, is the assurance that is given
by those who have this delightful So
cial function in charge.
The studio will be appropriately
decorated and prepared for the oc-
casion, with a lighting effect that will
be pleasing and beautiful. Refresh
ments will served during the hours
named, and the ladies who are IL
charge Of the affair give assurance tina
this feature will be thoroughly salts
factory and pleasing in every way De
licious tea and sandwiches will b,
included among the refreshments.
A bevy OF six young ladies hav
been chosen to serve at the tea, an
their presence and charm will max
the occasion highly pleasing for al
who attend. The young ladies VIII
, will serve are Misses Mary Littlejohr
Mildred Hollis, Mamie Brown. Matti
|
Sue Taylor, Annie Bailey and Rutl
Hodges. They will serve during tn
entire time the tea is in progress.
In addition there has been pre-
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22
EFFORT BEING MADE TO LAND
LOCAL WHEAT and CORN Mill
REPRESENTATIVE APPEARED BEFORE BOARD OF TRADE TO SECURE COOPERA-
uNN IN THF RAISING Or IOCa SUBSCRIPTIONS PAYS GOOD
DIVIDENDS

will practically be local plant, as not
less than half of its capital stock Will
he owned by local contributors: Thls
plan will, it is believed. be sutflclently
attractive tn secure the raising of the
amount needed from local sources.
It was pointed out by the representa-
tiv of the milling firm that the indus
try is one that always pays good dl-
vidends. He cited instances of we'll
known plants which are paying good
returns to those who have invested
their money in them So satisfactory
has this class of investments been, II
wac said that no stock in these mill
ing firms can be bought, except at a
| marked advance on the par value.
With the agricultural advantages en-
loved here, it is thought that success
fu1 support is assured for any well
conducted enterprise of this nature.
The need of such an enterprise lies
chiefly in its stimulation of interest,"
in the growing of wheat and the con
sequent diversfication OF crops
which is so greatly needed at this
time. t is the purpose of those wht
hone 10 see the enterprise successful!
established here to create stead!
demand for wheat, for instance, s.
that farmers will be encouraged
grow wheat, since the assurance vii
be given them that they may receiv
GOOD cash value for their product a
n " time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22

operated in conjunction with the
church.
The Star and Crescent hotel was the
first brick building attacked. 1t was
completely wrecked While it is i'm
possible OF estimate the number of
boarding houses and residences de-
stroyed, many persons were driven
from their homes by the flames.
The fire, aided by high wind, spread
rapidly.
Sparks were swept by the wind a
distance of three blocks.
The burned area in the residence
district covers at least 25 blocks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22

est in the establishment, Madame Pa
quin draws salary of sixty thousand
dollars. The detail of business is
enormous. A small army is employed,
not only in designing, experimenting
and making, but also in scouting for
new ideas to be modified or exagger-
ated. Then there are the name
quine"-who exhibit the costumes
the showrooms, not to speak of per-
sons of far more consequence who
wear of far more consequence who
wear the latest creations on the stage
or at the races"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22
WHEATLEY HOME
WAS BOUGHT BY
v. 7. CALHOUN
Was formerly Owned BY Rr.
7. N. L0Wery

The handsome old Thurnf0n Wheat
ley residence ON Lamar street, and
one of the landmarks of Anericus.
has again changed hands, ME- &. M.
Lowrey, who purchased at about two
years ago. having sold It yesterday to
MIR. w. T. Calhoun, a prosperous cit
izen of Barnwell. S. C.. who proposes
making Americus his hoaae at once.
Mr.. Lowrey owns large realty inter
ests in Sumter county. ane win Sc
cure another residence either in or
near the city. Mr. Calhoun, who Sc
cures this handsome old home is
largely interested here. owning farm
ing lands in Sumter and a Sane pfanta-
ton in Lee county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22
Will OBSERVE
THE HOLIDAY
Holiday Observance Of Wash
ingtOn's Birthday

In the schools of the city George
Washington's Birthday will be ap-
propriately celebrated today At both
the High School and the Furlow Lawn
school exercises of a patriotic nature
will be conducted by the teachers, and
a part holiday is to be observed.
Of course, the bank and postoffice
employees get in on the holiday deal.
as they do every time there is a suspi-
cion of holiday. The banks will be
closed for the day, while the usual
holiday schedule will be in force at
the postoffice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22
SFvERE WINDS DID HEAVY DAMAGE
YESTERDAY IN SOUTHERN GEORGIA
Miles Of Telegraph and Telephone Lines Put Out Of Ce-AmerW Suffered Blu
Le-COdGG Was Storm Swept With Considerable Damage DOne-Mu Timber
Bwn Down Around VadOsa and Other Places the Southern Part Of the State
Storm Extended From Texas to Florida

fences and blowing down telephone
and telegraph wires all around the
city. The storm lasted about five
minutes and was followed by a ter,
rife downpour of rain.
So far as can yet be learned there
We're no fatalities, but property loss
is reported from the sections south
or Cordele. The storm destroyed three
negro houses in the western portion
of the city, leaving the occupants un-
hurt. All telegraphic communication
is cut off to the south.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22

\ A-Aim to make Arbor Day annual =
= cleanup day.
y B-Banish the tin can district =
y from your city. =
\ C-Clean up back yards and al =
y leys. =
\ D-Destroy rubbish by burning =
+ E-Educate housewives to de- =
\ mand clean markets.
4 F-Fine every club member who =
\ does not work.
\ G-Give free lectures upon civic 4
y improvement.
\ H-Have campaign against un- 4
\ slightly billboards.
y Interest city authorities in (
cleanup" day.
\ join all forces for the anti
+ dirt crusade.
y XIII sidewalk splitting or it
\ will kill you.
y Let your slogan be: DO it for
home, sweet nome.
\ M-Make requests of preachers
\ cleanup" sermons.
y N-Next to godliness is cleanli-
y ness.
\ O-Organize the children into civ
y ic leagues.
| y P-Plant trees and then plant
y trees, and plant more trees.
\ Q-Question authorities about
\ city expenditures.
4 R-Remember to plan parks and
Il \ Fairgrounds now.
4 Study city ordinance and
work for their enforcement.
4 TRY to make the school build
} = ings social centers.
= U-Use every effort to arouse cit
: 4 izens
!, \ V--vanish the oposition with
) = good nature.
, y W-Wage unceasing war upon all
y y weeds, flies and mosquitoes
Y y X-xact obedience to the city
0 = sanitary laws
0 = Your city Is YOU; never for
i ' get that.
e y Zeal, courage and patience
t = will cleanup" the city.
\ y \ = \ y q y \ \ \
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22
CONVICTS TRANSFERRED
FROM THE LOCAL CAMP

Two OF Sumer's white convicts left
last night, but with the consent of the
authorities and not by the usual get
away route. In re-apportionment of
the states white convicts, Morgan
county was due to receive two addi-
tional ones, and these were drawn by
the prison commission from the white
camp near Americus. A guard from
Madison came yesterday and tool
away two white men, leaving fourteen
at the camp here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22

eral terms. mr. Small Is too well
known to need more than passing COM
ment, as he has hest of friends
who have supported him in the past
and will continue to give him their
heartiest support for the position.
the duties of which he has performed
so faithfully and inteIIigently in the
past
With the numerous candidates in
the race for county Commissioners.
those in the field now numbering sew
en-, the political pot is boiling in a
lively manner. The candidates are
out on the run. busily engaged in
meeting the voters and in soliciting
their support. There are some rumors
current that there will be still other
candidates to offer for the position of
county commissioner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22
CO[D WAVE BLEW IN ON HEELS
OF SEVERE LOCAL Wind STORM
MERCURY COMMENCED SLIDING DOWN The TUBE YESTERDAY MORNu As
RESULT OF STIFF WESTERLY WAVE PREDICTED PROBABLY
LY LAST OF The SEASON.

coal today, rather than to burn trash
and the other kind of dust.
Some weather wiseacres had pre-
dicted that there would be no more
cold waves this season, but it didn't
feel that way last night at late hour,
as the mercury kept going downward
and gave evidences of making genu-
inc slump before dawn today. But then
it's only February, even if the winds
are blowing, and cold weather is still
| in order.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22

Washington, D. c., Feb. 21.-The Ar
nv and Navy reception, the last of the
four white functions which pune
tuated a Washington social season was
given last night by the president and
Mrs. Taft.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22
Communication Lost.

Chicago, Feb. 21-A dispatch from
Houston, Tex, says the fire was still
raging at $50 a. m. and that the loss
may reach $10,000,000,
Communication with Houston has
been lost
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22
Ronserelt drawn for Jury.

New York, Feb. 21.--Among The
residents of Nassau County whose
names were drawn to-day to serve a.
trial jurors at Aineola, beginning On
March 4. nuext. was Col ThcOaore
Roosevelt OF Oyster Bay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-22

Cordele, Ga, Feb. 21.-A severe
Sorm struck this city from the couth-
west at o'clock this morning, un-
roofing several houses, demolishing
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19
WE REFUND YOUR MONEY
IF YOU KEEP YOUR
FRECKLES.
Try Wilson's Freckle Cream.
1t Is Sold Under an Alb
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That the greatest care should be
shown in selecting u cream or lotion
for facial application is generals
known. But to be able to purchas. q
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to remove freckles or pimplcs and get
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hit falls to do SO. Is something new.
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Try 5o-cent jar OF Wilson'S Freckle
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II your druggist cannot supply YOU
send his name and go cents TO the Will
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Special Agents
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PRICES ADVANCED
ON SHARP DEMAND
Law of Supply and Demand Takes Con.
troy of Cotton et-Authoritics
Figuring on Acreage Reduction
Wide Range of Opinions.


Wide Range of Opinions.
New York, June 14.-Prices have
been advancing on the strength of
the law of supply and demand. There
mas been very sharp demand for
spot cotton at the South. Liverpool
spot sales throw some light on the
situation. They have been at times
1000 to $4,000 bales day. Man
chester has been more active at firm
er prices. The big exports this sea-
son and the large takings of domestic
and foreign mills are factors of the
first Importance. Wall street and
Waldorf-Astoria operators have all
been buying. Room operators who
mad taken the short side on the recent
good weather over much of the belt
have been swept into line. Some
think that the bulls are over estimat-
ing the consumption and underesti-
mating the growing crop.
Where advocates of higher prices
profess to believe that the next crop
cannot be over 100000 bales beares
think it more probable that 1t will be
l4,O0O.O00 bales If not more. They
also believe that large surplus will
be carried over into next season, part
ly of cotton grown during the present
season but not marketed, to say moth
ing Of the actual visible supply which
Will be on hand Sept 1. They think
the present price amply discounts all
the strongest arguments of the bulls.
Yet many experienced men are act
ing on the bull side. They think the
price is cheap around IL to 111-4
or even II 1-2 cents and is bound to
go higher.
Some authorities state that the cot
ton acreage has been reduced rs per-
cent. and that even Texas which
many had supposed was going to
show an increase actually exhibits a
decrease Of 3 per cent The biggest
decrease is put at IL per cent in
Georgia. Then follow Alabama and
Florida with los per cent, Arkansas
with 1O.6 per cent, Oklahoma, with
10, Mississippi with 81, South Caro-
lima with 4, North Carolina Z; Ten
nessee G; Texas 3 and louisiana IL
per cent. This figures out total ac-
reage of only 33,SS3,OO0 acres against
36,6Sl 900 last year. The crop is 3
to weeks late. Within the last 80
days crop prospects according to some
reports, have improved. But many
believe that the chances are against
crop OF adequate size being raised.
The chief feature is the excellent de-
mand for the actual cotton at home
and abroad.
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S s s 8 s s s 8 s 8 s
Eden, June 17.-Carl Reeves is at
home for vacation days from Wanes-
borro. Virginia, where he has been
teaching
MIR. J. b. Brooks spent the latter
part of the week with his mother,
Mrs. l.. r. Brooks.
Mr.. L. A. Armstrong has had his
dwelling house painted recently,
which adds to the looks very much.
Captain Harvey Woods is verl i'll
at this writing.
Mr.. Will Woods and wife from
Honea Path spent Tuesday with Mr..
NJ. w. Gray and family.
Fred Armstrong is at home for va
cation from Honea Path where he has
been going to school.
Mr.. Will Hipp from Mountville,
spent a few days with Mr.. c. v. Hipp
and family.
Mr.. l.. f. Armstrong is very sick
at this writing.
Mrs. l.. r. Brooks and Miss Vivian
Owens spent a few days in Laurens
last week
Mr.. C. V. Hipp who has been very
sick is slowly improving now
Miss Alpha Martin was the guest of
Miss Jenovee Babb Saturday night
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19

once on the back and once on the side
of the head, and Andrew hollered, "Oh
Lord, am dead and can't see my
mamma any more; | would have been
home If those boys had not held me
on that hack and brought me here"
This was under the hack shed. Will
liam FoXworth was there too, and saw
everything He knows more than |
do about it, for he was back there
with them.
When John hit he fell to the ground
and Harry jumped on him and choked
him; they then put him in the long
stable. This was between z and s
o'clock He stayed there until the boys
came back from the depot that night,
then John and Harry brought him in
the house and put him in the closet,
near the telephone, and covered up.
They kept him in the closet until
the next night about 10 o'clock. John
and Harry took him out of the closet
and put him in the hack; they was
'''''A6 a'iS oohi dllu nlUl
off. The next morning l heard them
talking together at the depot, and they
said they had Andrew in safe place;
that he would soon rot In that car
box. When they took him out Of the
house he was wrapped up in two or
three of my mothers old skirts-one
black and one yellow They said they
was going off from here. | told them
If they did l would tell Mr.. Burch;
they said | had better not tell Mr..
Burch nothing. On the night of the
killing my mother was cooking sup
per when the boys carried him in the
house and my sister, Lucille, was sick
in bed, and my father was in Whining
ton, n. c., on his run He did not
come back until the next night. |
do not think my father and mother
knowed anything about it, and VIII
liam did not help John and Harry. but
he was there and saw it all
His
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19
TWO CONVICTED OF MURDER.
Alleged Slayers of Little Andrew Jack.
son Found Guilty.

Florence, June 15.-The jury in the
case of Tarry Mcintosh and John Will
liams, charged with the murder of
little Andrew Jackson, brought in a
verdict of guilty at 1130 ocloc. The
court room was filled with people, q
number Of whom were ladies who had
sat throughout the day listening to the
case. Attorneys Mcneil, Davis and
oliver spoke to the jury for the de-
fence, and Solicitors Wells and Spears
for the State. The arguments were
completed at 10 o'clock. The judges
charge at 10:3O and the jury retired
Immediately, being in the room about
forty minutes. There was a slight
demonstration when the jury handed
up their verdict, but Judge Shipp
quelled 1t in a second.
The usual motion for new trial was
made.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19

Another shipment of those big value
Ice Cream Freezers, bcttcr get one
right away before they arc all gone,
half-gallon size only $l.25.
S. M, & f. II. Wilkes & Co.
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Freddie (X) Mcintosh.

Signed in the presence Of DR.. e. NJ.
Matthews, II. NJ. HILL Thos. S. Burch
at Jail in Florence, May 23, 1912.
News and Courier.
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WILLIAMS KIDNEY PILLS

Have you overworked your nervous sys-
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cure you-Druggist Price 6oc.
WILLIAMS MFG. CO.. Props. Clovolaal. ohS,
LAURBNS DRUG 20.
Laurens, s. C.
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