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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-11

S. Fl. Phelan, the great Crawford
county farmer says:
I'VE are going to take this oppor-
tunity of showing the Democratic
state committee that our rights as cit
liens of Georgia living in a country
county can not be bartered by ma
chine politics. The constitution of
The state of Georgia guarantees every
country county fixed proportionate
representation and not until this new
tangled so-called reform crew got in
did any human being in Georgia ever
suggest depriving the country coun-
ties of their constitutional guaran
tees. Under the plan proposed by
the executive committee the country
counties are shorn of their rights with
the deliberate purpose of claiming
them to the neck of a few city politi
clans. We smashed the beeswax out
of that game four years ago, and we
are going to smash it again this time
by voting for Oscar Underwood
against whom this trick was aimed
For the life of me, do not see how
a human being living in country
county in Georgia can vote against
Underwood with their constitutional
rights as citizens at stake"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-11
CHILDREN AFFECTED
BY Mothers Food and Drink.

Many babies have been launched in
to life with constitutions weakened
by disease taken in with their mothers
milk. Mothers cannot be too careful
as to their food while nursing their
babies.
The experience of a Kansas City
mother is a case in point:
Il was a great coffee drinker from
a child, and thought | could not do
without it. But | found, at last, II
was doing me harm. For years | had
been troubled with dizziness, specks
before my eyes and pain in my heart
to which was added, two years later,
a chronic sour stomach.
THE baby was born seven months
ago, and almost from the beginning,
she, too suffered from sour stomach,
She was taking it from me!
In my distress | consulted friend
of more experience, and she told me
to quit coffee; that coffee did not
make good milk. | have since ascer-
tanned that it really dries up the milk
so | quit coffee and tried tea and
at last cocoa. But they did not agree
with me- Then | turned to Postum
with the happiest results. 1t proved
to be the very thing | needed. 1t no.
only agreed perfectly with the baby
and myself, but it increased the flow
of my milk.
My husband then quit coffee ani
used Postum and quickly got we'll o
the dyspepsia with which he had beef
troubled. | no longer suffer from diz
illness, blind spells, pain in my hear
or sour stomach.
Now we all drink Postum from m
husband to my seven months old ba
by. 1t has proved to be the best no
drink we have ever used. We woul
not give up Postum for the best CO.
fee we ever drank" Name given b
Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
Get the little book, THE Road
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-11
TRIAL HERE
OF BURGLARS
HAS BEGUN
WILL BE COMPLETED TODAY
Two Of Defendants Bound Over
Yesterday

The five negroes arrested and Jail
ed here last week upon burglary
charges, including Ed Bivins, the al
legged ringleader of he gang, were
brought before Justice ]. /. Hudson
yesterday for preliminary trial.
Two of the defendants were exam
ined and bound over to he grand
jury, but the proceedings were quite
lengthy, and will not be concluded
until this morning, when the three
other defendants will be examined.
1t is fact worthy of mention that
not burglary case has been report
ed since Bivins and the other blacks
were put behind the bars.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-11
ANSLEY RESIDENCE IS
NOW Bling IMPROVED
Renovated and MOdGrnizCd
By Its Owner

Mr.. Charles L. Ansley is modern
izing his pretty residence on Church
street, at tn ecorner of Forrest, and
when completed is general attractive
ness will be very greatly enhanced.
Spacious verandahs at the front, side
and rear will be added, while another
sleeping apartment will be put on.
With these additions, and the in
terror entirely overhauled, the pref
ty residence will present an even
more handsome appearance and De
a model of convenience and comfort
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-11
Hon. Thomas G. Hudson says:

Democratic Georgia should elect
her governor and state house officials
on the only true and tried county unit
plan that has been the backbone of
our system for years.
ut is the only just system for the
small and sparsely settled counties
of the state and the people of Geor-
gia. am sure, will tolerate no other
It is the OILY system that will as
sure the people of the small counties
voice in elections equal to their
representation in the legislature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-11
Two Candidates for Governor Stand
by County Unit System.

EX.GOVernOr SIatOn says:
Il shall seek the nomination on the
time honored principle of the county
unit system of selection, for believe
that this fundamental guarantee, in
tended for the equal protection of the
rights of every community in the
state and written into the constitu-
ton by our forefathers, should be in
violabIy preserved in the spirit as
we'll as in the letter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-11

The reason girl can smile to three
men in a group and make each one of
them think 1t was meant for him is il
was for still another one behind them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-11
ROBERT TOONDS
ON COUNTY Unit

What Robert Toombs said about
the county unit system:
81 have written this county unit
system into the constitution in order
that it might protect the people and
preserve the independence of the
counties forever"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-11

Some people can't see a joke with a
magnifying glass.
It's an excellent idea not to want the
things you can't get.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

The highway department is making a
considerable number of improvements.
street margins are being made straight
and of parallel width. old bitches clean
ed out, new ones constructed where they
are needed, the surfaces being shaped
To provide for drainage and the easy
use of street machinery. Loose dirt is
being used 10 widen the narrow. unsafe
part of Dresden avenue, left. last year,
by the installation of neM sewer there.
A firm charged Commissioners Berry SIG
for making the King drags for the city,
bat the major thought II was too much
and got them up himself. at a cost to
the city of only ssls. thereby saving
quite a lot of money. The King drag
is very useful iT-smoothing mp the roads
and for many other uses. One man and
a pair of horses are all that is needed
to operate one of them and he can ham
die Il number of miles each day with
it. The new span of horses recently pur-
chased work finely. They are TO be kept
back of city hall. where they will be
ready for instant use Eight men are
IN the city crew in the city proper. at
present and seven country district road
masters handle the outlying roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13
WHITEFIELD.

PLAINS-The Willing Workers Club
met, Wednesday, with Mrs. j. 4. Pal
mer. with 10 members. worked on aprons
and patchwork. and after attending 20
the usual business, gave Mrs. Lucy
Houdlette of Gardiner vote of thanks
for the nice roll OF print for patchwork,
also a vote of thanks to Albion Little
of Portland. for the gift of so silver ma
pie trees, to be planted. Arbor day, The
school in District No. Is Mr.. Little S
school OF boyhoed days, and although
many years have passed he still remem-
bers the old friends and the young peo-
Pile as well and tries TO help IN every
good work. The club voted to give a
Picnic dinner to members and their
families and the school of the district.
ON Arbor day. Ut the chapel, and after
passing a very pleasant two hours with
their hostess gave her rising vote of
thanks and adjourned, to meet with Mrs.
c. D. Houdette, the next pleasant
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

George A. Bowie.

George A. Bowie. aged &C years. died.
Saturday afternoon, at his home OH
North street from complication of dis
eases. lie had been confined to the
house for tire past few months and his
many friends knew that he could not
last long, but nevertheless, il is a great
shock topthe community. he being man
of sterling character. and honored and
respected by all who knew him. A Wild
ow,, one daughter, Mrs Giidden of Dor
chester. survive.
lie was born in this city, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Levi Bowie and had always
lived here, and In Farmingdale. He was
"A member of the 5th Maine Battery In
the War of 1861 and was a brave and
good soldier. He was past commander
of Heath Post, No. 8. G. a. r.. of this
city. and secretary of the Battery As
sociation.
The funeral will be held at the home,
at 2.50 o'clock. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

firm Of H. M. Witter & Co, of worces-
ter. Mass. manufacturers of narrow
fabrics, committed suicide, Sunday, by
Shooting himself in the head. Relatives
say business worries were responsible
for the deed. His age was ~ years. A
widow survives.
Ignited by lightning bolt seeming
" coming from clear sky, 20 acres
Of storage sheds at the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad at Savannah, Ga, were
swept by FIRE. Sunday, causing a loss
estimated at 100000. Several firemen
were injured.
ON the log of the French liner La
Savoie which arrived, Sunday. at
New York from Havre. is the record
Of iceberes in Lat. 1915 north and
Long 47.40 west Then, according to
Capt. Tourrette is the farthest south
that icebergs have ever been reported.
The bengs were sighted at 2 A. NJ.
Thursday.
cyrus H. Mccormick. a member or
the board of trustees of the Princeton
University and an alumnus Of Prince
ton, has given $4,000 to the champ on
Tiger football eleven of last fall. The
money is to be used at the discretion
of the team, but the donor suggests
that $1,000 of the amount, be used in
erecting a gateway TO University field
to take the place of "Old Thomson
gateway" tho present entrance to the
field The remaining $4,000 will like
~ be used as part of Il fund to build
a stadium.
Vinegar served with dinner and sup
per TO members of the i29th Co, Coast
Artillery Corns al Fort Adams. New
port, Il. Ia Thursday. is believed to
have been responsible for the illness
of 81 of the men. The fort authorities
became convinced of this fact. Sunday.
and further Investigation to determine
the source of the supply Is now being
made This is the second time IN a
few weeks tsat soldiers at Fort Ad-
ans have been made i'll by their food.
Recently 100 members of the 102nd
Co, we're sick after having beeH
rived with canned salmon. All the
men in both instances have recovered.
Having reached the age limit, Dep
uty Chief Thomas Payne OF the port
land fire department was. last week,
placed on the retired list on half pay.
lie had been identified with the fire
department for 20 years and had held
the positions OF captain, assistant en-
giaeer, first assistant engineer and
finally deputy chief. He had for years
been regarded as one of the most able
officials in the history of the depart
ment and had tho reputation of be-
ing cool and prompt TO act in an
emergency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13
Wateryille High A.
Edward Little |.

Waterville High school trimmed Ed
ward Little High school of Auburn on
Alumni field, Saturday, by the score of
4 TO I. The game was very close
throughout, and both teams played good
ball for the most part. Edward Little
made only three scratch hits off Null
holland. His team kept behind him all
through the game. while Edward 'Littles
infield was somewhat ragged at times.
Damren and Blair played fine field
ing game for Watervile. For the visi-
tors. Becker caught difficult fly in
right field. A fine double play by Cum
ningham and Moulton was also good
work.
watervile High will meet Gardiner
High. next Wednesday, at Gardiner in
the Trolley League series II is expect
ed that special train will be run to
accommodate the large number of sup
porters who are planning to take the
..tt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13
FAIRFIELD.

Benton Grange Circle will hold it's
annual meeting, Monday evening, at
the home of Mrs. Fred Scott. All
ladies of the Grange are invited to be
present.
Letters are advertised for the follow
ing at the Fairfield post Office; Miss
Margaret w. Grant, Miss Elizabeth
RussetT Harrison Pine, j os ep Il
OLeaiy. Mrs. Adorn Willett.
Mrs. Helen Perciyal has gone to
China where she will visit her brother,
w @. Harrington.
Postonice Inspector j. NJ. White Of
Tannton, Mass. inspected the equip.
merit at the local office. Friday.
iir. ana Mrs, Frank Greyois are re-
ceiving congratulations upon the birth
of q son, born. Friday.
Alec Mayo of Mt Tom, Mass, is Wis
itlns friends in town for few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13
!. o. G. T. INSTALLATION.
Grand Chief Templar Sterling lnstails
for Ferry Lodge, No. 231.

Z w. /. Sterling of Waterville. grand
chief templar of Maine. l. O. G. H.,
went to Hinckley. Saturday and as
sisted by Grand Installing Marshal
Harold Judkins and Grand Installing
Deputy Marshal Mrs. Ella Hoar, both
of Hlnckley installed the officers of
Ferry Lodge. No. 231, Saturday eve
ming. as follows: Chief Templar,
Ralph Buzzell, vice templar, Rose
strickland: secretary. Alice Kelley;
assistant secretary, Edith JudlSinsi
financial secretary. Annie Holt: treas
urer. William Clancy: Supt. of juve-
nile work, Eva Goodrich; lpast chief
templar, Evander Mitchell; marshal,
Roy Dunbar; deputy marshal, Mrs.
Della Pendexter; chaplain. William
CLANCY; guard, Ernest Gaylord; SEN
tinel, William Pendexter.
Grand Chief Templar Asa Pratt of
Clinton and lodge deputy gave an in
teresting an instructing addsess which
was followed by dancing. Grand Chief
Templar. Sterling was accompanied by
Mrs. Sterling. secretary of Kennebec
district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13
Flood Conditions
Slightly Better.

New orleans, La, May i2.-Another
day of suns ssine in Nav orleans. and
throughout southern Louisiana lent an
improved aspect to Mississippi river
food conditions. state and Federal en-
gineers announced that the few reports
received, today, from points north of
New Orleans, were encouraging al
though the situation at Baton Rouge
would demand hard work 10 prevent a
break in the front Icvee a fall OF
2-t0 of foot in the Mississippi river
at New Orleans was recorded in the
- hours, ending at : o'clock. tonight.
the guage registering 2lS, AT Baton
Rouge there was a rise of nearly lilo
of foot. The 1evee at the lower end
OF the Torrss creyasse IS reported
wearing off, widening the gap
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Thomas began. aged 80. was killed,
Sunday, at Fall River, Mass, when a
motor boat which he was preparing to
launch. fell over upon him crushing his
skull. The boat had been hauled up for
the winter and Degan was getting
ready to put it into commission again
A widow survives.
Thousands from all ranks of life gath
cred, Sunday. at Carnegie hall, New
York, to pay tribute TO the memory of
Isador Straus, who died when the III
tanic foundered, and to his wife, Mrs.
Mrs. Ida Straus, who refused to leave
his side when she might have been
saved. The memorial meeting was con-
Quoted by the Council of Jewish Com
munai Institutions.
Henry NJ witter, Jr., head Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
For kcnnebcc County May IA and IS
At North VassaIboro.

The Kennehec County Sunday School
convention will be held, Wednesday
and Thursday. with the Methodist
church. North Nassalbero. The sessions
will begin at p. NJ, Wednesday, with
addresses by State Secretary LufSin,
an6 DIR. Charles II. Davis of the Sec
ond Parish church Portland At 10 A.
NJ. Thursday, the sessions will be re-
sumed. and the program is filed with
addresses, discussions and provisions
for good fellowship. Dr. Davis of Port
land speaks in the morning, and in the
evening, Rev. A. II. Salley, ID. D.. of
Lewiston will speak on THE Sunday
School as a Maker of Character" and
Rev. C. f. Stimson of Wateryille on
Bible Schools and Civic Richteous-
ness"
The program on the whole is design
ed espeeiallyNto give practical help and
inspiration for efficient Bible school
work. and there should be the best
possible effort made to secure a large
attendance of the teachers of all the
schools and as many others interested
as possible.
Other speakers will be Rev. G, G.
Mosher OF Augusta. Rev. G. l.. Pressey,
Rev J.. i. LuslS of Lewiston. Herbert
C. Libby. Miss Alice Purinton. Mrs.
A, G.. Hall of Watervlle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13
Cripple overcomes Obstacles.

a wonderful and inspiring story is
told in May American Magazine about
sightless and armless lecturer who has
succeeded in the world after one of the
most horrible ealastrophes that ever
happened TO a man. Following is an ex-
tract from the story:
Ills name Is Hanks n. c. Hanks. At
q lie and his partner leased a claim
near Nephi, Utah, and prospected for
ore.
"0ne noon they had been working near
their cabin and were cleaning up pre-
paratory to chuck. Hanks was feel
ing as fine as young man should who
is overHowing with life. is working a
good claim, has 4 keen appetite for ap-
preaching dinner and has letter from
his sweetheart in his pocket. II was the
last thing n. c. Hanks was ever to read
with his own eyes. Hanks partner hal
washed aud was ready to so TO the
cabin, for il was his turn to make the
meal. a box of dynamite caps lay m
the sun near his jumper He picked up
his jumper and reached for the box, but
saw his gloves lying a few PAGES away.
"As his partner turned. Hanks called
to him, You go on to the cabin and
1
In another moment he had picked up
the box. which had lain in the sun I'M
til overheated The slight jar did the
rest. BY miracle he was not torn to
shreds but he was hurled 10 feet. With
in u minute he arose, blinded. bleeding,
but calm. The mountains and the sky
had vanished. Where his hands had
been wdFe bleeding stumps and with his
hands had gone all means of livelihood.
Ills partner, screaming and crying
| like a child, Sazed upon him. Recoy-
ing, he helped him TO the cabin, bouad
his arms above the elbows with hanc-
kerchiefs and started for help. They
were six miles from telephone or a
| neighbor. aud many more from town
or doctor.
"All that afternoon Hanks lay alone
save for the companionship of a small
| dog, which cried piteously all the day.
Mercifally. Hanks suffered no pain ex-
! cept for the bandages which tortured
| him overwhelmingly, as his arms swelled.
well. help came. They got him to
| Provo. to a hospital. the mere wreck OF
a human being. They patched him IN
! but as he lay there thinking, life looked
| black indeed His sweetheart came to
see him and he broke their engagement.
Then he felt better. 1t was the one
| duty he had had left in life and he had
| done it.
| lie was out again, but Of what avail
was that What may man see to do
without eyes? What may a man get
without hands?
There came TO Provo, Byron King of
| Pittsburgh. lecturer, teacher.
Kings daughter had married a relative
of Hanks. Hanks went to King to
| study!
For three years now n. G. Hanks
has been occurring and giving critical
interpretations OF Shakespeare and
modern authors. Think of it a moment
a man choosing as his life work the ia
! depreciation of Shakespeare, and lighter
| literature travelling alone in strange
| cities, over unfamiliar routes, depending
upon the nearest man at hand for the
1 thousand and one little uses for hands
| and eyes we find every hour of our
1 lives Doesn't the dauntlessness OF il
| hearteu YOU a Hitler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

Waterville fremen and their friends
attended Divine services ut st. Marks
mission, Sunday, at 9 p. NJ. Rev.
Canon Nicholson spoke impressively,
his text being Remember" He re-
ferred to the fact that God often
manifested himself in Biblical times
with the accompaniment of flames,
and he urged upon his hearers the
necessity of keeping in mind the om-
nipresence of God, as evidenced by
the still small voice of conscience, al
ways speaking within Us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13
Woman's Home Campaign
SuCCess-=Will Be Continued.

The lO-days campaign for raising mon
ey for the Woman's Association Build
ing fund closed, Saturday night, but as
the weather has been bad, and many
pledges are stilI out. the work must go
on for while longer and will be occa-
sionally reported.
The association wishes to thank its
many friends for contributions and for
kind words, and hopes for future con-
tributions sufficient to make up the nee
essary amount
G. y. Kelleher has kindly offered to
give the receipts of one afternoon at
the Opera house. In the near future,
when the entertainment will be one of
his best and everybody win have an OPP
portunity to aid in a small way and en-
joy a pleasant afternoon.
The contributions TO the Woman's AS
ISOLATION Building fund, for Saturday,
wereiss e
MRS.. IL s. Hall ......s.......... s10.01
Or J. ID. Taylor .....-............ 10000
Or L. Is. Austin ...a..........,. 800
ii. j.. toward ........4........... 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The schooner Robert r. Murphy,
which arrived, Sunday. al Portland,
from Belfast Ca reported that ON
the morning Of May | a coiored sailor
was swept overheard and drowned.
Nothing was known of him beyond
the fact that he shipped at Baltimore
Lewis Christian Of Portland, while
Eravcling the roof of a four-storN ten-
ement on Bartlett street, Lewiston,
Saturday, feifto the ground, distance
of SIS feet. No one saw him fall and 1t
is impossible to tell how the accident
happened He was taken to the Central
Maine General hospital, where he was
found to have a broken wrist, several
broken ribs. a badly injured eye ana
probably internal injuries. His con-
dition is considered critical. He is 20
years old. A
Sheriff Lewis w. Moulton, Games
Warden y. e. Stanley and Postmaster
Lemuel Rich Of Sebago, Saturday, fol-
lowed an alleged burglar in an automo-
bile through a portion of Gorham, Sc
bago and Cornish, and finally found a
man who gave his name as Archie Cox
on the county road, near the Standish
line, and arrested him He Is alleged to
have admitted that he broke into the
Lombard store at Richvilie Crossing.
Friday night, and he will be brought
before Judge John F.. A. Merrill of the
municipal court at Rowland. Monday.
-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

The tax collector, II. Il. Crosby. IS
sending out notices to Waterville polls
that the poll taxes for the year, So.
are now due. The Office is in Room
,, city hall, and Office hours are from
9 TO II A. NJ, and from , to r. NJ,
Saturday from to 8 p NJ A sum
mons will be issued about November J.,
to each person whose poll tax then
remains unpaid. A State law requires
that the names of all delinquent tax
PAYERS, and the amounts which have
been committed to the collector be
printed in the annual report. Aliens
are assessed for poll tax the same
as citizens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

The Ladies' Social Union of the Bap-
fist church will hold special meeting,
Friday. from Ill A. NJ. to r. NJ, in
the chapel A picnic lunch will be serv-
ed at IL o'clock. and a Thimble party
VIII follow. All members of the Union
and women of the congregation are
invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

The annual May breakfast under the
auspices of the Church Workers Fed
Grafton, will be held in the Cengrega-
tional church, next Friday, from IL A.
NJ. t, 1880 p, M. There will be 16 ta-
bles, each in charge of one of the hos
tesses assisting. Food will be served