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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-31
.SCHLEY'S CAPITAL
IS FULL OF LIFE
Many Happenings Of the Week
at EIIaVilIe
Especial to Times-Recorder.;

Especial to Times-Recorder.,
Ellaville, Ca, Oct 29.-Last Friday
4 evening at the Auditorium the Mother
Goose rhymes were illustrated under
the direction of Mrs. E. r. Jordan and
Misses Julia Peacock and Mary Will
Hanson for the benefit of the piano
fund. More than 20 children took
part and each one acted their part 50
well that it would be impossible to
personate any particular character
Jack and Jill, Little Boy Blue, the OLD
Woman that lived In shoe, were all
ner. Quite nice sum was realized.
and the ladies deserve much praise for
4 the evenings entertainment
Friday evening the U. D. C's will
I give a Halloween party at the Audi
torium. Oysters will be served and
an evening of rare pleasure is antici-
pated.
Saturday evening firm to IL, Prof.
Bryan entertained his Sunday scho il
class at his home On College street.
Games were enjoyed, and delicious re-
freshments were served. Those pres
. ent were Misses Addie Monroe Mervia
Johnson, Velma Williams, Cleone Co.
Inns, Sara Strange, Addie RE Nc.
Crory. Mary Dixon. Messrs. Morris
Hill, Carl Mott, Haywood Bridges,
4 Harold McCrory, John Rustin.
Ellaville was well represented at
Z the Macon fair last week Among
those who attended, were, Messrs A.
/ c.. Murray Arthur Murray, Mesdames
A. C. and w. D. Murray
Mr.. Turner Williams of Buena Wis
Z ia, was visitor here Monday.
& Mr.. and Mrs. E. w Strange and Mr..
s and Mrs. E. L. Bridges autoed to
Buena Vista Sunday.
Mrs. R. C. Perry, Of Andrew Chapel
q was recent visitor to our city
Mrs. Zach Wall visited relatives al
Lacrosse Saturday.
> Mr. and Mrs. Lester Dykes and
I young son were the weekend guests
s of their parents here
3 Mr.. H. ]. Dyess is attending the
Z Macon fair this week
( Mrs. W. H. Burt has returned home
I from a pleasant visit to relatives a
} Oxford.
/ Miss Mary Dixon spent Saturday Il
4 Americas shopping
4 Mr.. A. A. Arlington attended thu
I fair in Macon the past week
4 Miss Eta Lowe, of Buena Vista
/ was a fair visitor in our city th;'
\ week.
7 DR.. ]. S. Lightner is the guest o
relatives in Ideal this week.
! Mr.. and Mrs, w. NJ. Williams are II
! Columbus, visiting their sister, Mrs
I McPhail.
I Mr.. E. L. Bridges was in Americas
! Tuesday
I Mrs. W. R. Woods and little daugh
I ter, Luck, of Dawson, are the guests
I this week of Mr., and Mrs. H. J
Williams.
: We regret to note the illness d
m Miss Minnie Jones at her home neal
4 mere.
Mr.. r. E. L. Eason, who buys cotton
z II Americas, spent the weekend a.
h mis- home here.
< DR.. W. D. Sears spent Tuesday in
\ Americus.
( Mrs. Albert Wall and Mrs. John
Hart were shopping in Americas Mon.
Y day.
6 At their home near here, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Devore had the misfortune K
3 lose two of their children with thai
dread disease, typhoid fever. They
& were inferred at Hopeville cemetery
II Revs. r. F. Williams and R. M. Rus.
tin officiating. They have the sym
pathy of wide circle of friends in
their bereavement
First Convict They say it tool
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-31
WASHINGTON Camp. mo-. IA.

Washington Camp, No. "a, P. o. 5.
VI A., meets every Monday night in
Cotney Building at o'clock. Visit
ing brothers cordially invited to at
lend. Il. ]. M'MATH,
B. H. MMath, President.
Secretary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-31

81 eping cars between Americas and
Atlanta on trains leaving Americas
10:45 p. M, arriving Atlanta 6.25 a. m.
Leaving Atlanta 11:45 p. m. Connects
at Macon with sleeping cars to and
from Savannah.
Pullman sleeping cars between Chi.
cago, st. Louis and Jacksonville on
Seminole Limited leaving Americas
or Jacksonville 1890 a. m. Leaves
Americas for st. Louis and Chicago,
via Columbus and Birmingham at 2:5b
m.
For further information apply to
3. Ellis, Ticket Agent, Americas, OF
John W. Blount, District Passenger
Agent, Macon, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-31
C>.of(,a.R y
Current Schedules Effective 14th Sept
Central Time.
TRAINS ARRIVE.

Central Time.
TRAINS ARRIVE.
from Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon ..... - 1889 D y
From Columbus and in
termediaLe points .*12 $50 o IN
From Lockhart, Dothan,
Albany, Troy ard Mont
geometry ................ |1Vs40 p ~
From Lockhart, Dothan,
Albany, Troy and Mont
6oHteTy ...s............ zsV0 y LIS
From Atlanta and Macon Gals D N
From Augusta, Savannah,
Atlanta and Macon 49, 5:25 o %
From Columbus and in
termediate points .......! 7:1O p p
From Columbus and in
termediate points ....... 10000 o N
From Albany and jack
sonville 1855 a m
From Albany ............% $3.50 o M
TRAINS DEPART.
gor Macon, Augusta and
Savannah :. $3.50 o m
For Albany, Dothan,
Lockhart, Troy and
Montgomery ............* 5:25 o M
gor Albany. Dothan,
Lockhart, Troy and
Montgomery ............~ Gals p IN
For Macon and Atlanta -" 2:O5 p IN
For Macon, Atlanta, Saw
annah and Augusta .....*1O:45 p N
For Columbus ............# S:45 p no
For Columbus ............I $500 q %
or Columbus, Birming-
ham and Chicago ......s 1855 q M
pcT Albany $780,. ssoV y W
For albany and Jackson
NII0 .'s'sss AZ soV - M
SDaily. Except Sunday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-31

fed by several Atlanta business firms
that they be notified Immediately in
the future when a girl arrives in the
city in destitute circumstances. These
firms informed Mrs. Payne that they
would create a position for such girls
and give them a chance.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-31
.LEVEE CUTTER IS
SLAIN BY A GUARD
Negro, Believed Hired to Re-
Iieve Flooded District of Mis-
sisSippi, Caught in Time.

MEMPHIS. TENN, Jan. S1.-A ne
rro who was deliberately trying to cut
+ba 1evee opposite Beulah, Miss, was
discovered by guards today just in time
N nravent a break and was shot dead.
Ia had a map of the entire levee sec
linn in his pocket and it is believed he
was paid to do the work. A crevasse
onnosite Beulah would furnish instant
relief 10 the now flooded country.
Heavy wind added to the loss dam
age caused by the flood along the Mis-
s,ssippt river today. The weakened
1evees were still further damaged by
the waves that swept against them and
government engineers predicted that
frrther breaks would occur.
At Filters Landing. Modoc and Fer
guson and Hickman, KY, the banks
caved threateningly and considerable
oP the earth embankments were swept
into the flood. Special guards were
rushed to the weakened spots and
workmen have been sent out to stay
the damage where it is possible.
At Beulah the gap in the levee wild
ened today and engineers have given up
hope Of preventing further breaks.
Water twenty feet deep rushing through
the crevasse swept away 200 feet more
Of the embankment today.
Trains on the Yazoo and Mississippi
Valley railroad have been annulled IN
many places. The Greenville division
Of the Southern railway is under water
in many places and train operation is
practically at standstill.
More than 1000 square miles of rich
land Is under water Practically the
whole of Issequena county is mum
dated.
The river showed a slight fall at New
Madrid, Mo- today, but is still rising in
Memphis Water is over the railroad
yards in North Memphis
Business men at Helena, Ark, are
perturbed over the prospect of a so foot
stage, which would mean break in the
levee there that would cause inunda-
ton Of more than 100000 acres OF
land.
Three hundred convicts were sent to
Filters Landing today to help in the
work of strengthening the levee.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-31
10000 MILITIA WILL
MARCH IN WILSON'S
INAUGURAL PARADE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-Despite the
TACT that the inaugural ball and many
other ceremonies which have character
lzed the installation of presidents of the
United States in the past will be omitted
lhls year there are indications today that
a record crowd will be in the city when
woodrow Wilson becomes the next presi-
uent Of the United States.
More than 10000 National Guardsmen
VIII be here and in addition to thousands
VI mere sightseeing visitors, perhaps rs
organizations will be represented in the
parade Positions have already been
asked for by the following organizations.
BOY Scouts of America, 1000; Georgia
National Guard, 1000; NewJersey Ma
uonal Guard, $500; Tammany hall,
l'oVO; Purdue University cadets, Lafay-
cite, Ind; Franklin county, Ohio, Demo-
cratic club, 200; Nose Green club, Louis
vile, KY, $50; Spalding Grays, Griffin,
Ca, So
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-31
FIRMS WILL
AID NEEDY COUNTRY
GIRLS SEEKING WORK

Girls from the farm and the small
country towns who come to Atlanta
with visions of immediate employment
at fancy salaries no longer will be
forced to return to their homes. dis
heartened and disillusioned Of the ad
vantages offered by the city The large
salaries may not be forthcoming, but
they will be provided with employment
at a fair living wage.
The Georgian had q story a week or
two ago regarding the number of girls
and boys, too-who come from the
rural districts under the impression
that jobs carrying salaries of SIS to $40
a week awaited them in Atlanta, only
to become objects of charity until some
employment could be found for them or
arrangements could be made for their
return home.
Since then Mrs. J. w. Payne, matron
at the Terminal station, has been mott
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-31
BALKAN WAR BREAKS
UP HAPPY HOME OF
YANKEE WATCHMAN

NEW YORK. Jan. 31.-WiIliam AL
ford, private Waterman, and his wife
were very happy until the Balkan war
broke out. Now they are in the di-
vorce court. -...
Mrs. Afford is a Bulgarian, and when
the war broke out, according to hubby,
the wife deserted home duties, going
hither and thither to get the latest war
news or to hold 'joy tests" with her
Balkan friends over recent victories by
the allies.
Afford said he wanted his meals on
time and wanted his wife to stay at
home. He admits uttering few cruel
words along the lines of stick around
the house more"
Now Mrs. Afford, charging cruelty,
wants to be free and also wants So a
week alimony Afford objects to jaying
alimony.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-31

strait and narrow" too believe him.
And so, the governor said all right
Knight was young, and he said his
sweetheart was pretty-which far be it
from the governor to dispute-and if
the governor could lend a hand to Gu
pid, and everything else was o. K, why
well let the parole issue.
Today, however, the governor be-
lieves more firmly than ever before that
there is nothing in this business OF
marrying man to reform him.
Within three months of his wedding
day knight was in the clutches of the
law again-and has been bound over to
the city court of Atlanta to answer a
charge of larceny.
The governor still is willing to be
first aid to matrimonially distressed in
dividuals any old time they will play
their parts-he is not wearied in well
doing-but no more paroles for love-
sick SWANS, promising to reform after
the knot has been tied. The governor
is discouraged in that direction.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-31
What Would You Do IF You We're Governor?
PARDONED, WE'D, JAILED!

If you were governor of Georgia and
a young man named knight had been
sent up for burglary, and, after having
served half of his sentence, said Knight
should petition you for parole, and tell
you that he wished to marry his "old
sweetheart" who was waiting for him,
at the old home, back yonder," and you
got sorry for him, and found his past
record good, and paroled him, and said
Knight, after getting married, should
behave pretty well for a while, and then
get run in" second time for bur-
glary-if you were governor, and all
those things happened, one right after
another, wouldn't 1t jar you?
Well, Joseph NJ. Brown is governor,
and all those things did happen, just as
stated!
William c. Knight was paroled some
four months ago, and one of the things
he said he wished to do was to wed his
old sweetheart and begin life all over
again-and it was to be Knight for the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-31
HUSBAND, HUNTING
WIFE, PLAYS ROLE
OF OFFICER; FINED

Witnesses in police court today told
Recorder Broyles that William Cool1sey,
an employee of the Southern Tile Com
pany, had impersonated an officer in a
fruitless search for his wife
Calling at the home of Frank Carr, So
Larkin street, Cooksey is said to have
represented himself as an officer and to
have deputized him to aid in the hunt for
Mrs. Cooksey Proceeding to a nearby
house, Coollsey, it was said, kicked open
the front door, believing his wife to be
inside the house. He failed to find her,
however
Judge Broyles fined him $15.75
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-31
HOB0S CAN NOT MEET;
THEY'RE ALL IN JAIL

81 LOUIS, Jan 31.-The versatility Of
.S'"es Eads Howe, former president Of
"e Brotherhood Welfare association, and
,euerson Davis present head of the
,oooes, is being tested to the uttermost in
.'eW Orleans in their endeavors to stage
"e hoboes' national convention, accord
VIZ TO dispatches. The first session was
poS 'poned, as there were none to attend.
IN the various police followers in New
oreans, seventy-fve hoboes were given
eHiorced shelter, and before trials on va
s'ahcy charges are held and their sem
.'"eeS served, II they be convicted, the
invention" may have adjourned sine
me or It may have been exhausted OF
NarYed ont.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-31
MOB TAKES ACCUSED
NEGRO OFF TRAIN AND
HANGS HIM TO POLE

DREW, MISS, Jan. 31-An armed
mob of fifty men early today held up a
Yazoo and Mississippi Valley passenger
train, took Jim Smith, negro, from
the Jim Grow" car and hanged him to
the arm Of a telegraph pole.
He was accused of being party to the
murder of a white man near Clarks-
dale several months ago The lynch
ing took place in the view of the pas
sengers on the train.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-31
SHAKES HANDS WITH HIS
BRIDE; GIVES NO KISS

ST. LOUIS. Jan. 31.-After being
welded in Judge Clark's court, Edward
LIerbrecht merely shook hands with
ms bride. Ellerbrecht was arrested
several weeks ago on complaint of Miss
lara Josephine Horstman. who charg-
'o ne had promised to marry her, but
"pparently was not going to do so.
When Prosecuting Attorney Sidener
o'leFed to nolle prosequi the charge Ell
'eforecht's affection returned and he
decided to marry the complainant
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-31
MISS FREDA HEMPEL.

Atlanta opera lovers are awaiting
with much interest the appearance for
the first time in this city of Freda
Hempel, new Metropolitan Opera star.
Miss Hempel has made a decidedly
favorable impression on the critics of
New York and is expected to appear in
a production new to local opera lovers,
The Atlanta Music Festival associa-
ton is completing plans for the season
and the list of operas is expected to be
announced within a few days.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-31
ALABAMA IRON AND
STEEL PROPERTIES
SOLD FOR $1,53O,OOO

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Jan. ST.
properties of the Southern Iron and
Steel Company, including a steel mill
and wire plant at Gadsden, were sold
under Federal court decree today for
$1,530,000 to j. w. Platten, president
of the United States Mortgage and
Trust Company, representing Fred
Busse and Daniel Holman, who in turn
represent the reorganization commit
tee.
The plants are to continue in opera
ton and will be enlarged
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

Judge G. A. Mclean was over
from Winona on business Tues
day.
Why be constipated when you can
buy LIV-VER-LAX at S. L. Raines?
j. F. Rogers was up from Cru
ger on business the first the
week.
Hon. Sim Hemphill was over
from Valley Hill on business yes
terday.
You will always find LIV-VER-LAX
in the best drug stores; ask S. l..
Raines.
Mrs. Lewis Humphrey spent
Tuesday pleasantly with friends
in Indianola.
j. S. Mccain, of Carrollton, WIS.,
tied the family of John T. Mccain,
Wednesday.
w. H. Stokes attended the
"Dokey" ceremonial in Jackson
last Wednesday night.
Calomel, CaIomel, you a not stay,
LIV-VER.LAX has shown US as easier
way. Ask S. L. Raines.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
Aberdeenians deeply regret the

Aberdeenians deeply regret the
departure OF Rev. James E. Cum
ningham, for the last two years
presiding elder for this district of
the NJ. E. Church south, and resi-
dent of our city, who has been
assigned to the charge at Green
wood. We all know that assign
ment to station duty is an agree
able change for this talented and
popular gentleman and Clergy
man, still in our selfish affection
we cannot help regretting the
severance of the old ties.-Aber-
deem Examiner,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. McLemore
moved to this city last week from
their Geren plantation home.
They purchased the Barnes resi-
dence on West Market street, and
are now occupying same. They
are most heartily welcomed by
everybody in Greenwood.
R. L. Foy and family moved to
Schlater this week, where Mr..
Foy will be one of the managers
of the Shellmcund Plantation Co.,
near that place. We regret the
loss of this excellent family as cit
liens, but wish for them success in
their new home.
Messrs. w. A.. Bell and Jack
Bew are now iii charge Of the
management of the Gay-Ola Bot
ting Cos business in this city,
and will give same their undivid-
ed attention. The Commonwealth
wishes for them much success.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Fl. Henderson
recently moved to Greenwood,
and are occupying the Robertson
residence, 1913 Lamar street. Our
people extend them a most cor
dial welcome as citizens.
Mrs. j. W. Dulaney delightfully."-
entertained a few of her friends
on last Tuesday afternoon, with
rock. Delicious refreshments
were served and a most enjoyable
afternoon spent.
Miss Noble Stevens has return
ed to Blue Mountain Female Col
lege, after spending the holidays
at home with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Stevens.
Miss Virginia Bryson has re-
turned home, after a pleasant
weeks visit to Miss Dorothy
Chambliss at Glen Iris Park, Birm-
ingham, Ala.
Mrs. Wilmington and children,
of Tunica, spent the holidays in
Greenwood, the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. G. P. Elliott.
Misses Elizabeth and Mildred
Classify enjoyed the holidays
with friends and relatives in New
Orleans.
Miss Vestry King returned Mon
day from a weeks visit to rela-
tives and friends in Meridian and
Hattiesburg.
Hon. C. L. Lomax and family
spent a portion of the holidays
with relatives at Grenada and
Dubard.
= + +
Mrs. E. H. Tilley, of Crawfords-
vile, Ark, is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Bell.
&x@
IRA AGyTRa
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
G~-0S
IRA aGyTRa

Mrs. DR.. F. M. Sandifer and
children spent the holidays with
Columbus relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sumter Gillespie
visited Kilmichael relatives and
friends the first Of the week.
Congressman B. G. Humphreys
spent a few days here last week
with relatives and friends.
Mr.. r. Thayer visited relatives
and friends in Bolivar county a few
days last week.
Mr. and Mrs. w. j. Gayden
spent Sunday with relatives near
Valley Hill.
Any one desiring extra
stenographic work or any
kind of c~opying--first class
work guaranteed; call
phone 700. Night work
especially desired.
T. M. Kirby, Of Leflore, was ir
the city Tuesday, and made thi;
office an appreciated call.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
BUSINESS LEAGUE NOTES.

The following is a copy of a
letter from E. Z. Carpenter, local
manager of the Cumberland Tel.
C Tel. Co. addressed to Secretary
Hays in answer to his letters rela-
tive to the poor service furnished,
from which it appears that we
may expect iirst-claSs service
about February LIST:
Greenwood, Miss, Dec. 80, 1912.
Mr.. W. H. Hays, Secretary,
Greenwoon, Miss.
Dear Sir:
Replying TO your letters of re-
cent date, will say that we are do
ing every thing that we can to
give our customers good service,
Under the conditions that exist
while the new installation is be-
ing made we cannot handle the
business with as much satisfaction
as we could under more favorable
conditions. We now have a crew
of thirty or more men at work
putting up new cables and other
equipment that will enable us to
give first class service as soon AS
it is completed, which will be
within thirty days. ! would be
glad to have you and any of your
members come to the office and
then | can show you just how we
are handling the business, and
can explain more fully regarding
same. Again thanking you for
your patronage and wishing you a
happy and prosperous new year.
Yours truly,
(Signed) L. f. CARPENTER,
Manager.
Secretary Hays has a letter
from the Secretary of a large
cooperage company in Chicago
under date of Dec. 30th advising
that he will be in Greenwood Jan
uary 18th or 10Th. We quote
from his letter as follows; IF you
have the right kind of a prosposi-
ton for us there, we will be able
to do business and get our mill
moved and in operation right
away"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

Ask S. L. Raines for a free sample of
LIV-VER-LAX.
r. A. Beard, of near ltta Bena,
was in the city Monday.
d. C. Jones was down from
Kennedy yesterday.
s. L. Raines is the headquarters for
LV-VER-LAX.
A. O. Peterson was down from
Money yesterday.
j. A. Nations was over from
Doddsville on business yesterday.
LIV-VER-LAX, the Liver Tonic; ask
s. L. Raines.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
THE NEW YEAR,

Do not start the new year without
making a good resolution. Make up
your mind to start a savings account,
and add to it weekly or monthly. The
results will ~astonish you-a snug sum
to your credit.
Opportunity is bound to knock at
your door; will you be prepared to ad-
NIT it? If you wish to succeed in life
you must save. One dollar will start
an account.
Savings accounts are our speciality.
Bank of Lehore.
State Land Commissioner NJ. A.
Brown, Of Jackson, made The
Commonwealth a pleasant call
while in the city Tuesday.
Judge D, P. Montgomery has
returned from Madison Station,
where he spent the holidays with
relatives and friends.
There will be services at the
Catholic church next Sunday, Jan.
9Th, at 10 am. Everybody is in
vited to attend.
Editor c. j, Pate, of the Itta
Bena Times, was a pleasant caller
at this office the first Of the week.
&. w. Holmes has returned
from a weeks visit to Yazoo City
relatives and friends.
j. L. Mcmillan and B. Il. Dees,
of Carroll county, were in the city
on business yesterday.
Matt. Lipovac was up from his
Messy Lake farm on business the
first of the week.
%
j. B. O'Neal was down from
near Schlater on business the first
of the week,
E. C. Liddell was down from
Philip on business the first of
the week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
OUR XMAS SERVICE

will not be equalled in the best
private home in Greenwood, for
YOU can call for the choicest viands
and they are at your service. The
merry Yuletide is when parties
like to gather for social entertain
ment and indulge in the delicious
dishes, they can have served in a
manner to please the epicurean
taste at
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

T. M. Kirby, Of Leflore, was in
the city Tuesday, and made this
office an appreciated call.