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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04
FURLOW Lawn
PICNIC OCCURS
FRIDAY, MAY II
DAY ANNOUNCED YESTERDAY
Myrtle Springs is the Place
Selected

Announcement was made yesterday
of the time and place chosen for the
holding of the Furlow Lawn Baptist
Sunday school picnic, which will be
enjoyed by the young people at Myr-
tie Springs on Friday, May II.
Consideration has been had for some
time of the time and place for the
holding of the picnic, but yesterday
marked the definite selection. The
day will be one of unusual enjoyment
at Myrtle Springs, which has Ions
been popular as picnic resort.
Rev. R. L. Bivins gave out the an
nouncement yesterday Of the selection
of the place and time for the holding
of the picnic, which was agreed upon
after consideration af a number OF
places. The young people of the Sun
day school are looking forward with
especial pleasure to the enjoyment OF
the outing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04
New Rubber Goods. Rembert's
Drug Store.

NOTICE-Stock feeders and chicken
raisers. Como is the only feed thai
has ever been adjudged pure and un
adulterated by decree of the TTnitba
States court. Your grocer will sell
you a sack of Como It's lbs. la
bushels, % lbs. to the bushel, a feed
that is all feed, at the same price of
a sack of oats 100 lbs, bushels, go
lbs. to the bushel, and you feed the
same measure of one as the other.
Your stock assimilates every pound OF
Como, which is not true with any
whole grain feed, consequently YOU
save about 80 per cent. in your feed
bills by using Como. Corno Horse
and Mule Feed is a uniform blend 0
highly nutritious pea green, colra al
falfa meal with ground corn and GA
products. Como Hen and Feed con-
tains no grit, will grass seed, oyster
shells or any harmful ingredients.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04
An ODen Letter.

Dexter, Mo, Feb 10, 1912.
Mr.. John B. Smith, District Mgr, Mu-
tual Life ms. Co, of New York,
st. Louis, Mo.
Dear Sir: | am in recent of your
favor of the Sth inst, enclosing draft
No, 2452 for $1,565.8O, being the cash
dividend on my twenty-pay life policy
No. 472,350 for $4,000, which was is
sued to me on November 10th, 1891,
by your company.
The cash dividend under this policy
Tor the first period of twenty years
was approximately 40 per cent. of the
entire amount of the premium paid in
by me- In addition to this cash diyi-
dend of $1,565.S0, l have paid-up
policy for life for $4,000, on which an
annual dividend will be paid to me for
life To be exact, my profit for the
twenty years has been $685. 80, which
Is approximately a profit of $107 per
cent.
SAhS "h Olu Ddihcl, AN dSIOunU-
ed at these amazing figures and re-
suits. No other insurance company
could accomplish such a feat as the
Grand Old Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York, with its mag
nificent management. | only regret
that can't change all of my life pol
icies for those in this greatest of all
American companies. | can hardly
find words to express myself.
Any one who contemplates buying
insurance to protect those dear to
them and at the same time to secure
safe investment, should select only the
best, Which is the Grand Old Mutual |
Life Insurance Company of New York |
shall at all times be glad to re-
ply to those who desire to hear from
me personally regarding my expert
ence with this grand company. | am
Very truly yours,
JOHN N. MILLER,
president, Citizens Bank of Dexter. Mo.
Fred b. Arthur Agent. Americus, Ga.
4-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04
LEE STREET DOWNED
TAYLOR YESTERDAY
A eVry Close and Exciting Game Was
Played.

In very close and exciting game
the Lee street youngsters yesterday
afternoon defeated the Taylor street
team by the score of 8 to Z. The bat
terry for Lee street was Dodson and
Poole, and that for Taylor street was
Mauk and Lumpkin. The Lee Street
ers will play Smithville very soon and
are expecting lively scrapfest at
that time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04
Duty Lifted OF Tobacco.

Washington, May assistant Sec
rotary of the Treasury Curtis has
come to the aid of pipe smokers by
the customs regulations so
as to authorize adult travellers to bring
into the United States free of duty
8 pounds of prepared smoking tobac-
co, in lieu of the permitted fifty ci-
gars or 300 cigarettes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04
attuxuau ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Direct From the Diamonds
Observation-Disclosures
Southern League.

Southern League.
Birmingham 8, New Orleans 1.
Montgomery 3, Mobile 4.
Nashville 0, Memphis 8.
Atlanta l, Chattanooga 1.
South Atlantic League.
Albany Z, Columbus Z.
Jacksonville 5, Macon 2.
Columbia 4, Savannah 8.
College Games.
Tech 5; Auburn Z.
National League.
Brooklyn 10, Boston 8.
Philadelphia s, New York s.
Chicago 9, Pittsburg 8.
Cincinnati-St Louis not scheduled
American League.
New York Is, Philadelphia IS.
st. Louis 5, Detroit IS.
Cleveland A, Chicago Z.
Boston l. Washington 5.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04
PINEAPPLES GALORE
PASSED THROUGH THE CITY

Forty solid carloads of pineapples
would seem huge crop in itself, with
thousands of the pines" in every car
but this was a single shipment pass
ing through Americas yesterday over
the Central railway. The train came
from Florida and ran as a special
having the right-of-way over other
trains in rushing this valuable cargo
to market.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Single copies of the Forward Edi.
ton will be mailed to any address
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viii be sent to as many addresses
Tor one dOllar.' Leave money and adj
dresses at Times-RecOrder business
office,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04
COLLEGE STUDENTS HAD
AkDERSONVILLE PICNIC
Occasion Was a Most Enjoy.
able One

A congenial party of twenty-five or
thirty students of the Agricultural,
young ladies and gentlemen, spent
yesterday delightfully."- at historic An
Jacksonville. The picnickers went up
On the o'clock morning train and
returned last evening having greatly
enjoyed their outing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Single copies of the Forward Edi-
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Office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Single copies of the Forward Ed.
ton will be mailed to any address
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will be sent to as many addresses for
twenty-five cents. Twenty-Five copies
will be sent to as many addresses
for one dollar Leave money and ad-
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Office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Remember write Life Insurance
for the Oldest and largest insurance
companies in the world and are pay
ing the largest annual dividends OF
any other company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mrs, T. A. Graham, of Atlanta, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George Ora
ham, while upon a visit in Americas,
her home for long period of years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mr.. Richard E. Allison has return
ed from an extended business trip of
several weeks through Texas and
Louisiana.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Miss Margaret Vidiere, of Fort My
ers, Fla, a former visitor in Americas
where she has many friends, is the
guest OF Mrs. W. M Jones, on Rees
Park.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Hooks returned
yesterday from their bridal trip east,
and after today will be "at home" at
their country residence, Woodfn Farm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mrs. F. C. Nelson, of Fitzgerald,
came yesterday upon visit of a few
days in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Remember write all kinds of
Fire Insurance, Farm and City Prop
erty; also automobiles at 2 per cent.
see me- Fred b. Arthur. 4-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Representative E. A. Nisbet, who has
been in Atlanta this week upon legis-
lative committee business, came home
yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mr.. Henry Walker of Walker &
Brltton, returned yesterday from al
extended business trip.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mrs. j. T. Warren and little daugh-
ter, have gone to Albany to spend sew
eral days with relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. William M. Kidd, of
Friendship, were visitors in Americas
yesterday morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mr.. L. E. Girardeau, of Columbus,
spent yesterday in Americas, coming
here upon business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mr.. Edward Porter leaves this morn
ing for Columbus, after spending d
week in Americas, his former home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mrs. M. E. Heron, of Dranesville
was the guest of friends while spend
ing yesterday here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mr. G. S. Johnson, of Statesboro,
Ga, was business visitor in Ameri-
Gus yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Vote for Bonds-if you wish to get
bonded see Fred B. Arthur, the
bender. AZ
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Try our EVer-Wear Silk Ladies
Hose; three pairs guaranteed three
months. w. j. Josey. 28-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mrs. S. E. Jackson returned to Ma
con yesterday, after visit to rela-
tives in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Wear Ever-Wear Silk Sox; three
pairs guaranteed three months. w.
J. Josey. 28-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mrs. T. H. McGillis, at her home Oh
Lamar street, has as her guests, Mrs
J. w. Visitor and Miss Lucille Snow.
Of Buena Vista, who arrived yester-
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Automatic safety razor strops. Bell,
the jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mr. N. C. Watts, of Macon. was in
the city yesterday upon matters of
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mr.. Henry G. Horton leaves tonight
for Harrisburg, Pa, as representative
from Marshall Division, B. L. E., at
the annual convention of that order
next week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

LOST-One French briar pipe with
silver band; also case. Finder phone
or return to Times-Recorder. 3O-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04
Those Who Come and Go


Tennis and baseball goods, fishing
tackle, in large assortment. Holli-
days Book Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Miss Nell Mckinney, of Smithville,
was fair visitor here yesterday, the
guest of friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mr.. A. R. Hayward, of Warwick, Ga,
was here yesterday, and brought prom
sing reports of the candidacy of
Judge Crisp in his county and vicin-
ity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

Mr.. George X. Hall, of Birmingham.
is in the city, a guest of the Windsor
hotel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

The two children of Mr.. and Mrs
sam K. Heys are i'll, the baby rather
seriously, it was said yesterday morn
ing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

MBATH ELECTRIC co will sell
four twelye-inch electric desk fans
at sacrifice. First come; first serv-
ed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04

TO RENT-TWo new room bunga-
lows. Two or three rooms uup stairs.
AIT C. S. S. HORNE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-04
Want Column

WANTED-Two rooms suitable for
light housekeeping. Address, ]. j..
Adkins, AZ Elm avenue. 3-2t
The sun., 1912-07-07

room on the steamship Sierra. He was
not discovered until Monday. when u
stewardess going into the room for an
extra pillow found an extremely sea asick
youth. He was allowed to recover from
his illness and was hen put to work
wiping dishes in the pantry They tried
to get rid of him by leaving him in Homo
lulu. which was the destination Of the
boat. hut the boy didn't like the prospect
of being permanent resident there
and they found him still on board when
the boat was n couple of hundred miles
out in the Pacific. Norton took quite a
liking to the .ea as a result OF this voya ge
and signed up with ships crew going TO
Alaska, lie claims to have been an
apprentice with the Pacific Coast Steam
ship Company for a number of months
and says that Port Captain Hibhen of that
line took upon himself the responsibility
of being his guardian.
II got tired OF heing on boat all the
time them" said Norton, $50 I finally
went back to Toledo. Yes. lived with my
father out there for five months. Then !
left home again\.
The complete \ll call of the youn gster' s
travelling mnlishments includes an
other ,rtN froW ro'edo ~ San FvRncisco,
riding tho brakes during "a large part Of
he trip. His present session of the
wanderlust started with tho automobi!
races At Indianapolis.
The sun., 1912-07-07

he decided to 60 to the far Wost. The
fastest train for Los Angeles was tho one
which he boarded and he remained under
the seat of one of the day coaches from
Tuesday night until O'Clock on Friday
morning. Then the conductor became
suspicious of the way in which food was
being brought by passengers from the
dining car to the region wheN the
youngster was ensconced. He confided
his desire TO 60 West to those who sat in
the seats near by and was living on the
fat of tho land when the conductor, with
the help of the porter's broom. routed the
extra passenger end in wrath declared his
intention of putting the culprit of at the
first opportunity. The good luck which
has attended all the enterprises of the
yO,ingster remained with him. This
time Il was a couple of lady passengers
who took up collection which was
sufficinet to see him all the way To Los
Angeles and give him enough TO make his
first week there assured from the financial
standpoint.
Los Angeles held the hckle affections
of the thirtsen- yenr-old until the following
April. He worked in factory and shoe
store during the four months. Then he
threw up his job and headed for San
franciscn. paying his fa,s on the train
for the first time in his pleasure jaunts.
sea voyage WAS the prospect which
struck his fancy. so he slowed away one
Saturday morning IN u firSt clas D state
The sun., 1912-07-07

OF the meeting in,rusted TO their care and
are now making every enort to catcn up
With situation that had outg,own their
limited ideas. IN interview with J.. Eng.
lnnd. who is IN chaige OF the athletic t@rt
oi the programme. lnst received nnkes ~
clear that the swedish committee IL con
! fIontcd with many obstacles and also that
they are doing their best TO overcome
VI the Following manner.
we certainly have had more entries :
than We expected when We construn TED
our original programme. and Ne shall l,e
compelled to make certain very necessary
aiterat ions. Perhaps the number per
,nltted to coin,.tc ~ each event Is ioo
70 enter and siN to compete might DE con-
| sidsrcd enough.
"Omr grcatcsi difficulty wiz be IN the field
We ought to be- able 10 get the former over
In one day. but the latter might really.
occupy three. seeing that We have received
than thirty-hye Of these appear. that WI
neverthelcss be more than we expected to
! Vow. ~ regards tho field events. We shall
have To divide them into sections. We want
the sections Of the high juinp to- go on az
'at the same time and thanks to the way IN
I which the stadium Is constructed. We can
do that n the high and pole vaults We
sha afe a 'aa' @ Saye S raGnsd sr Ser1a am
contest IN the long jump and hoh. step
aud iuinp. OF course. We haven't the nc;
! OH tflP w IeTINlt VI
| the sections going on all ~ the same time.
and We shall have to take them separately
~ il uiiite true that weather condition
may alter our plans. but We have no alter
nltiveeytcpt to choose small evils instead OF
great The thiONin:. contests must he
divided NJ III the same way.
: With regard TO the plan Of having the
hivh jumpers and pole yautcrs make thei
, trials over standards placed in different
] parts ot IT," field. this vas one of the tea-
/ sons for diS,ont-iu in England. There
nnvcr can "" Two jumping takeofs exactly
, alike. AMI the wind may hinder the jumpers
! IN one plnc" aud help them IN another Rut
with the tremendous entry and the com
! para'ivelv short time in which to run on
the games II j. hard 30 sre how the plan
! can he hct'ercd Provided fairness H. the
! bass oi the arrangement oi the jumps
any little INEQUALITY must only De- consld
l cred AZ J rIh of the green. To use a golf
term. Ho,,n-. for instance. had 10 hav
the Standard novel for him every time
lie Jumped ~ Celtic Par.. and al American
League Park he could not show his host
form because there was not room Tor him
to make his run from the side. N is very
easy to spc ho" u poor allotment I the
liiorntln may result in the elimina' ion
ol America brightest star IN this event
| before the hpalS are reached
| 1hc Swpde> have already listened TO a
suggestion in regard To tho starting place
for the 4n mcter-. the event that kicked
up the great disturbance AT London. II
The sun., 1912-07-07

Of some such misnndcrslandmga aS chat
which rnarred the Olynpi" contests Of i9ns
IN London StrHng" to say. the subj jeri :
OF posSibl" contents ion started along the
same lines as IN" incidents in lDulon that
led ip TO the Grand row AZ the nnsh.
The arrangement OF heats saw severa
Of the best Americans drawn together
the stars aud Stripes occupied an incon-
spicuo,s place in the decorat ions. and there
we're rumors that the confidence of the
Americans in The ability of their men had
been Construed into bOa,tiug of anticipated
success These were all tn" forrriinnrrs
OF the serious troubles that developed in
London, but a careful study of tn" situa-
tiOn brings the hop" that diplomacy and
proper consideration OF the rights Of others
will smooth over the obsi aclrs and result
in peaceful a. we'll as glorious victory for
the United States.
The main reason for the hopeful outlook
Is the disposition on the part of the Swedes
TO make record for running tn" games
on in n husiness-lkc and satisfactory man
nrr, rather than making them an object
for the al hlrtic glorihration of IN" Swedish
naii ion. The Stars and Stripes wcr" i'm =
mediaiely elevated to proper position in
the decorations as soon rs he attrnt ion
of tn" committee was called to the apparent
oversight and q r"arrangenent of heats
provided for III" nited States receiving "a
fair deal
As a matter of fact the Swedes have only
The sun., 1912-07-07

had originally boon plann al TO start the
event near the mrs, turn. With every man
dashing Tor the coveted pole position IL
,s % .asy to to sne hn% ,cl,' nnd nt nr"'es. Would
antness result. The track Il only :iSD meters
in circumf"rcnce. ana this of course is
simpliied by tie removal of the starring
point to "A sale distance from the first turn.
The Wy evident desire OF the swedish
committee to leave no stone unturned to
give ~, ,,i-fac!ion is the one impellinG reason
for hoping that The Olympic games of iai.
may be carried on; without producing
previous International contests Of this
nature That this Is the object Of the com
nlittce is eviienced by an editorial in IInOrns
consisting chtirelv of Olympic news. This
editorial SAYS inpar,
The committee has toreseen troubles -
very serious troubles If they are not met
AT once and II il 10 he greatly hoped that
all foreign, on'clals, and for that matter
i"rGhgP ,s ath.sssJ to- VIII "yalE
custodians of the iai. games may be enabled
20 iulhl the very serious obligations Of
SrrTns n% fr nre, Mi ,or tn" greatest
NO humanity planned orHaniyntion can
be I@rfect. ">pccially in 50 elaborate a
ncc,cd happens Of course; men are no,
angels and satisfaction may ensue IN,
some, 1uartcrs Hey Enginnd himself
mi,tee may be faced with a choice of two
evils. and will select what il regards as the
lesser of the two, ,asd criticism may there,
that the responsible officials have done +, helr
best an idiot may do his best in he trans
avtion'on his worldly affairs but they must
show. in III" opinion of reasonable minds
that they hay" done all that could he ex-
pected of them as tho controlling body OF
his wears gamrs. We think We can do no
| To carry out their task We bestow our conf
dance on them as we'll"
The sun., 1912-07-07

Graham heedlong behind her At first
sight il looked as though the young Of.
f1cer's skull was fractured. The blow
was driving one and the rush OF blood
which flowed from around his head made
it appear IA though his plight was bad
fore the horse could do any more damage
and physicians on board were called
TO Graham's aid They found that ne had
escaped with q badly fractured nose
but said that II ChiswclTs Kick had had q
range OF hut fraction OF an inch more
OF esCaping with his life. The horse il
a powerful big chestnut gelding and ono
OF the main reiances of the American
riding team. which includes Lieut.. Ben
Lear. Jr.. Of the Fifteenth Cavalry in ad-
dition to the men previously mentioned.
The sun., 1912-07-07
MOTOR FACTORY IN MANHATTAN.
Republic Company VIII Have Ose
Over an Eleventh Avense.

Manhattan Borough only recently lost
its one automobile factory. that Of the
Simplex. which WAS moved To New Brums-
wick. hut now, has acquired another. The
Republic Motor Company Of New York
has taken the property ON Eleventh ave-
nue. between Fifty-sixth and Fifty-sev-
cnth streets. which WAS formally Oc.
cupied by Rothschild & Co. !'hs parcel.
with other lots near by. to be the site
OF II factory building that will have more
than 10000 square feet Of floor space.
An independent power and electric
lighting plant win b" Installed and an
automatic sprinkler system ~ going in.
Sheet metal, wood working. clcctroplatink.
tapaniine and other special departments
VIII be installed.
This building is the first OF ten factories
to be built In the principal cities through
out the country. W. &, Durant. the guild.
ing genius in the Buick Motor Company
FIRST and later In General Motors In the
early days. is the manager OF the new
enterprise. which is a $50. 100000 corpora
tion. The Republic company has the u.
cense to build and sell the l.ittlc and
Chevrolet cars In the metropolitan dis
trict.