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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-12

FoREsTERs TO HOLD PICNIC.
Cedar RAPIDS, Aug. 9.-On August II
tho Foresters of America will hold their
nineteenth annual picnic and summer
gathering at Midriver park. The plans
prepared for the day would go to show
that a most excellent time will be en-
joyed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-12
SECOND KLEMM TWIN DIES.

Des MONIES, Aug. ~9.-Joseph Klemm,
one Of the twin sons Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Klemm Of 1868 Twenty-third
street, died yesterday afternoon at the
home OF Mr.. Klemm's father at Nor
walk. He was 6 months Did. The In
fant's twin brother John, died June is.
The funeral services will be held at
Norwalk today.
The twins attracted considerable at
tention as being the second set born to
Mr.. and Mrs. klemm,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-12
CEILING FALLS; RUINS STOCK

Mt Pleasant, Aug. 9.-The ceiling
in the office and exhibition at
the Archer Electric & Supply Co.
crashed to the floor this noon, running
several hundred dollars worth OF fine
electrical fixtures hung therefrom for
exhibition purposes. Fortunately Mrs.
Archer, who helps in the office much
of the time, CHANGED to be absent from
the room.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-12
SPANISH WAR VETS TO MEET.

The Spanish wal veterans of Ottum
wa will meet this evening in thu
Courier building to further plans FOL
the organization Of a camp here, There
are already about twenty-five names on
the list Of organizers and tonight plans
for afhliating with the national order
may be discussed and acted upon. The
promoters of the plan are anxious to
have every man who participated In
the recent unpleasantness to join the
ranks OF the nronosed new camp
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-12
A Great Responsibility.

THE responsibility attached to the preparing ola remedy for infants and children
l is undoubtedly greater than that imposed upon the manufacturer Of remedies
for adults whose system is sufficiently strong to oounteract for q time ct least any
injurious drug. It's well to observe that Caanra is prepared today, q It has ben
for the past 40 years, under the personal supervision Of Mr. Chas. 3. Fletche.
What have makers Of Limitations and substitutes at stake? What are their
responsibilities? To whom are they answerable? They spring up today, scatter
their nefarhus wares broadcast, and disappear tomorrow.
Could each mother see the painstakng care with which the prescription for
F1etchers Castoia is prepared: could they read tn, innumerable testimonials from
grateful mothers, they would never listen ito the subtle peadings and false arguments
Of those who would offer an imitation of or substitute fol, the tried and true
Fethers Catora.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-12
lOWANS GET

Des Moines, Aug. 9.-The following
patents were granted to Iowans for the
week ending August s, 1913, as re-
ported from the office OF Wilfred T..
lane, patent attorney, sos Croker
building, Des Moines, Iowa:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-25
BUT LITTLE IS DONE
BY THEC0MM|SS|ON
Traffic Ordinance Is Passed
Over Until Friday.
Much Routine

One of the most uneventful meet
| ings of the city commission in many
weeks was held yesterday afternoon.
The only important action was the
awarding of the bids for the Fairview
and East Birmingham fire department
buildings.
large amount of routine work was
gone through with. Considerable city
Improvement work was awarded to va
rious contractors. The old matter of
the Scruggs' bid for a Southside bridge
came up again with recommendation
from the city engineer that Scruggs'
5000 check be refunded to him instead
of forfeited. The commissioners in
definitely held up the recommendation.
Several small petitions from property
holders in regard to alleys. sewers and
other;matters were acted upon.
President Exum called up the traffic
ordinance which Is to regulate the route
and noise of all traffic, but it was passed
over until Friday. when it will. be acted
upon finally, 1t Is stated. 1t is general
ly believed that the ordinance will. pass.
City. Commissioner Weatherly states,
however,' that he thinks the ordinance
is too complicated and that when it
comes up he n going to ask the addi-
tion of substitution II the other COM
mssioners agree of set of traffic rules
that have been submitted to him by H.
x. Miner These latter apply only to
traffic regulations as to routes and so
forth and not to the regulation of the
noise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-25


E. Shelby and B. B. Burton, board of
directors.
All these gentlemen are we'll known in
the city and are considered among the
most progressive citizens They have not
spared money to make the new head
quarters attractive and have not spared
money to secure the best assistants, sales
men and high grade mechanics.
There are no more public spirited cit
and in their long connection with the
Gable company had always the encour-
agement of the executives in their par
ticipation in civic affairs. They have
both given freely of their time and means
to help build up this great district and
to advance the interests of the city.
Mr.. Shelby is president of the Board
of Trade an officer in the new Motor
and Country club a member of other
civic bodies and a past exalted ruler
in the Elks.
Mr. Burton is serving his second term
as president of the Business Mems league
and president of the Alabama State Fair
association, and is member of the Coun-
try and other clubs.
In all of their efforts these two men
have met success in business. in civic
affairs and in private and social life
The opening of the display rooms will
be continued through today at the same
hours from until TO- All the attractive
features will be the same and to the
second day of this event the public is
cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-25
DIR. NORRIS GOES TO
CONFER WITH DENNY
Going Over Plans for Opening Of
Post Graduate Medical College in
Birmingham This Fall

DR.. L. C. Morris. dean of the graduate
school of medicine. of the University
of Alabama located in this city, is now
in Tuscaloosa. Nothing official has
been given out about DR.. Morris trip,
but it is generally understood that he
is going over with DR. George Denny,
president of the university, some of the
particulars in regard to opening of the
post graduate medical college this fall.
The catalog for the 1913-14 term OF
the medical college is now being COM
piled and will be run off the press in
the near future. From current inquiries
indications are that there is going to
be large enrolment in the first post
graduate year of the institution. which
up until this time has been known az
the Birmingham Medical college.
The post graduate work Of the insti-
tutin this fall, it is stated, will place
1T in rank with the best known and
highest grade graduate schools of medi-
cine in the country. The faculty will
be enlarged by one or two famous
pathologists. From the fact that there
Is only one other, graduate school of
medicine in the south, it is believed that
the new branch sof the university wiz
soon have more students than 1t can
care for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-25

branch in Birmingham ON the very lot
where the new company is now located.
j. f. Shelby was placed in charge. With
the business ability to push forward his
company's interest, Mr.. Shelby soon built
up fine establishment. He opened the
first free recital hall in the city and
invited the church and musical societies
and other organizations to use it, The
business grew apace and the company
having another field in which to place
Mr.. Shelby, he was transferred to Dem
yer in 1909 and b. B. Burton was placed
in charge.
Mr.. Burton came from Richmond, Va
to Birmingham and with the energy that
characterized his predecessor, not only
kept the business at the high water mark
but increased it. In January, 1912 the
old building was totally destroyed by
fire and for the time being the Gable
company was not represented in Birming-
ham, Mr.. Burton going to the Forbes
Piano company.
Officers of Company
In March, 1912, Mr.. Shelby returned
to the city and organized the present
company of Cable-Shelby- Burton company
with the following officers: J. b. Shelby
president: B. B. Burton. vice president
and secretary; w. j. Adams, treasurer
George A Binn, w. F. Lamb. r. ID.
Burnett, f. E. Moore. w. J. Adams, j.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-25
"QuO Vadis" Coming

What is said to be the most remark =
able photoplay ever seen will be pre-
sented at the Bijou theatre all next
week, commencing with a matinee Mon
day, when "Quo Vadis' will be seen
here for the first time in its entirety.
There are 5000 feet of the film and
it runs for 21a hours. The pictures
We're made in Rome, the scene of the
famous book, and they are said to be
so realistic that even 80 living lions are
used in the arena scene. There will
be matinees every afternoon at 2:30 and
a performance every night at $50 with
reserved seats in advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-25

signed for the purpose to which it is now
applied and for completeness of detail
and convenience is the equal of any piano
house in the United States. On every
floor the visitor finds a new surprise,
all of which combine to impress one with
the thoroughness in which the men of
the new company have carried out their
plans and it was freely stated yesterday
that outside of New York city there was
not more complete. artistically beauti-
full plano house in the country, or one
more attractive in its appointments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-25
Chamber of Commerce Visitors

The members of the Chamber of Com
merce led by the Industrial excursion
committee visited the handsome rooms in
body Among them were many of the
leading business men of the city. Messrs
Shelby and Burton escorted them through
the several floors of the building and
into the recital hall and the other parts
of the building. They were the recipients
of many hearty congratulations from their
business associates, on the perfect ar
rangements of the building and the excel
lent quality of the display
Before the doors were opened many
large and exquisite floral designs were
sent by business houses having dealings
with the new firm which gave additional
beauty to the already attractive rooms.
By the time the doors We're opened and
the first visitor crossed the threshold
the details in every floor and room had
been completed and each presented a
scene of beauty and elegance.
Hundreds of the delighted visitors were
presented with handsome and unique
souvenirs, a dainty little pocket mirror
or a neat needle case was given the ladies,
the men receiving a handy solid leather
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-25

The regular meeting of the Mer-
chants Protective association will be
held this afternoon at the usual hour.
Final action will be taken on the ques-
tion of adopting central office with
one organization instead of several To-
cal associations as now exist The mat
ter was fully discussed at the meet
ing of the Ensley organization last
Wednesday, and the Bessemer and
North Birmingham associations have
indorsed the proposition. There is lit
tie doubt that the consolidation will
be effected. T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-25
ADJUSTMENTS
Vaudeville at Orpheum

Roehm's Athletic Girls at the Or
pheum theatre this week offer one of
the cleverest acts for women of the
season. They all enjoy watching the
girls box. wrestle, fence and punch
the bag. There are four other acts
presented in the big cool theatre, where
there are 30 electric fans and numerous
large windows and doors for ventilla-
tion. The amusement is complete with
motion pictures and music
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-25
News of Ensley

At the meeting of the Baraca class
of the Ensley Methodist church next
sunday, D. J. Flummer, who is rep
resenting the class at the convention in
Nashville, will make 15-minute report
of the Baraca convention II. c. Rus
sell will address the class on the sub
ject of Victories of Faith" In addi-
tion to these addresses some special
songs are being arranged, and prepara-
tions for an unusually interesting ses-
sion of the Baracas are under way by
the officers of the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-25
CABLE-SIIELBY-BURTON
OPENING is A BRILLIANT
EVENT IN TRADE CIRCLES

Hundreds of interested visitors and
friends thronged the elegant displays
rooms and recital halls of the 'Cable-Shel-
by-Burton piano house on Second avenue
near Nineteenth street at their formal
opening yesterday The reception was
held from o'clock yesterday afternoon
until 10 o'clock last night and from the
opening hour until the close of the affair
who We're unstnted in their admiration
of the artistic decorative scheme, the
beautiful flowers, the elegance of the dis
play and the taste and luxuriance of the
appointments, of this latest addition to
the great business houses of the south.
The entire building was built and de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-25
MAKING PLANS FOR
FURTHER DEFENSE
Commission VIII Procure
Affidavits to Be Used in
Rebuttal in Rate Case

Montgomery. June 24.-(Speciall l-Attor-
neys for the state in the railroad rate
litigation and Charles Henderson. presi-
dent of the Alabama railroad commission.
held a conference today about what ac-
tion may be taken TO procure affdavits to
be used as a rebuttal in the Louisville
and Nashvilles proceedings for an in
junction
The railroad has filed certain affidavits
about valuations ard expenses of operaf-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-25

ing the line in Alabama and the confer
ence was to plan for further defense. 'lr.
Henderson was on the programme for iui
address In another county, but was forced
to cancel the engagement
S. d. Weakley of Birmingham and r. e.
Steiner of Montgomery, special counsel
were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-25
Musical Comedy at Majestic

"rhe Duke of Durham is farce
comedy set to music and pleases the
crowds at the Majestic this week, many
of the patrons of the house being par
tial to this class of entertainment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-25

Beginning this afternoon and con
tinuing until September !. the business
houses of Ensley will close every We'd
nesday afternoon. Practically all the
merchants haze signed the agreement
to close their stores and give their
employees half holiday. The grocery
stores adopted the custom June | and
the other places with the exception OF
the drug stores and restaurants, will
follow suit, beginning today
A fire which destroyed an clubhouse
ana caused loss OF about $50 called
the Ensley fire department to Twenty
seventh street and Avenue G at $40
o'clock yesterday afternoon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-26
FORT ". NJ AFH
LONG ILL here
Died TUESDAY
A CITIZEN MUCH ESTEEMED
Nine Years a Resident of
AmeriCuS

Mr.. Fort W. McAfee passed away at
Z. o'clock yesterday morning at his
residence on Lee street, the end fol
lowing an illness, of several weeks
duration. Recently his condition had
grown rapidly worse, and his family
and friends realized that death was a
matter of hours only. Mr. McAfee was
much esteemed here and his death Is
very generally regretted,
Since coming to Americus about nine
years ago he had held a responsible
position with the Seaboard railway
here He was a well known member of
the Masonic order, and also of the Pa
triotic Order Sons OF America
Mr., McAfee was fifty-nine years of
age. He was born at Fort Valley but
the greater part of his career was
spent in Macon and in Americus. He
was a member os the well known Nc
Afee family, the name of which has
been identified with south Georgia for
a half century. In Americus, as else
where, the deceased was held in gen.
eral esteem.
The deceased is survived by his
wife, one daughter, Mrs. Perry Lipe,
and by two sons, Messrs. Madison Nc
Afee and Howell McAfee. He also
leaves one sister, Mrs. Ella Wells, OF
Smithville, and two brothers, Mr.. r. f.
McAfee, of Americas, and NJ H. Nc
Afee, of Missouri, besides other rel4-
tives less near, residing in Sumter
and in this immediate locality.
The funeral services, attended with
Masonic honors, will be held this az
ternoon at o'clock from the family
residence on Lee street. Rev. o. B
Chester, of Columbus, will conduct the
funeral services, while Americas
Lodge, No. 13, F. and A. NJ, will per-
form the burial ritual of that order
Friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend.
The pallbearers will be Messrs. H
E. Allen, T. L. Caruthers, E. L. Mauk
Thomas Ledbetter, G. J. Write, C. s
Duer G. NJ. Rogers and w. W. Elfe,
OF Macon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-26
MRS. v. H. HALL
PASSED AWAY in
MILLEDGEVILLE
WAS REARED in AMERICUS
Well Known Here as Miss
Stella Dunn

s Mr. and Mrs. James B. Dunn re-
ceived yesterday the distressing It'd
ings of the death of their daughter,
Mrs. w. H. Hall which occurred at az
early hour of the morning at her home
in Milledgeville, Mrs. Hall had been
Ill but brief time, and her condition
had not been regarded as very serious,
so far as was known here.
Mrs. Hall was reared in Americ is
and as Miss Stella Dunn was loved
and esteemed among wide circle cf
sincere friends here, who deplore her
death.
The deceased was in the bloom OF
young womanhood, and in her death 4
devoted husband and several small
children are dereft of the love of wife
and mother. The funeral exercises
will take place today in Milledgeville,
where the family has resided for some
time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-26
GARRANzA ROUTs
FEDERAL FORCE
IN JAUREz BATTLE
FEDERALs THY HARD TO GAIN
POSSESSION OR THE CITY or
JUAREz BUT ARE RErEATEBLx
REPULsED
FIGHTING is RESUMED
EARLY BY HUERTA'S MEN
American Soldiers Are Patroahng The
Border Line and Are Ready Fcv
Amy Emergency.

Ell Paso, Tex, Nov. 25. Mexiczm
constitutionalists officers in Juarez
reported this afternoon that the fed
erals, attempting to retake Juarex
from the rebels had been driven back
all along the rebel front, and that
General Pancho villa had ordered
general advance OF his men against
them
An Associated Press representa-
tive stationed at the top of wireless
telegraph tower 800 feet high, threa
miles east OF lei Paso, confirmed the
rebel report that the federais were
falling back south of Juarez. Hs
saw the maneuvers with fed glasses.
At that hour fighting was stili In
progress south Of Juarez, but the bat
tie had ceased at the town OF zara-
gosa, opposite Ysleet, Texas, twelve
miles east OF Ell Paso. The fightins
there opened early. Inez Saladar. $
former rebel general, but now
Huerta commander. was said to as
leading the federals.
The Mexican federal troops re-
sumed fighting early today In their
attempt to capture Juarez from the
constitutianaiists under General
Francisco villa. Apparently they de-
pended on their heavy guns to break
the rebel lines, the battle opening
with heavy canonading.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-26
Head of Development Co.
Endorses Tmes-Recorder
AS Advertising Medium

this advertisement and also to say that
the display and setting of tn } type was
Q first class job from start to finish.
We hope to be able to give you some
more advertising in The Times-Re-
corder at very early. date on some
other propositions. with which we are
connected. Again thanking you for
yonr courtesy in giving US such good
space and assuring you Of our appre-
to remain, Yours very truly,
CAROLINA DEVELOPMENT CO..
BY H. IL Halliday, President.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-26
WELCOME GIVEN
ODD FELLOWS BY
AMERICUS LODGE
OCCASION OF INTEREST HERE
Fifth Division Odd Fellows
Met Here

Sumter Lodge, No. 264, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, was host last
evening at the semi-annual meeting of
the Fifth division, l. o. o. F., assem-
bling in Americus, and an occasion
OF interest it was for the local men,
bers and their geusts as well. The
convention assembled at 3 o'clock at
Odd Fellows hall and was opened in
third degree form.
Division Deputy Grand tIaster r.
Howard Hendrix, of Columbus, pre-
sided at the session, The address OF
welcome to the visitors was made by
F. G. Oliver, to which response was
made by ]. M. Huling, of Columbus
The regular order Of business then
followed and consumed the afternoon
session. At the night session addresses
were delivered by Hon. L. >.
Smith, of Commerce, Ca; Hon. J. H.
Robertson, Of Gainesville, and Hon.
Walter s. Coleman, of Cedartown, the
letter being grand master OF the state
lodge and an enthusiastic and popular
Il. O. o. F"
Following the business session and
the program of addresses an oyster
supper was served and greatly en-
joyed.
Columbus was represented by the
largest visiting delegation Of any city.
the list of visitors including Messrs.
s. D. Hawkins, ]. r. Shirah, P. J..
Williams, ]. w. Ellison, J. NJ. Huling,
W. t. Brown, r. H. Hendrix. D. G..
Herring, M. M. Messer, J. B. Everidge,
] e. Massey, Charley Coolie.
Past Grand Master Coleman's ad-
dress was along the historical lines Of
this great order, showing what it has
accomplished for good, and telling the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-26
PRESIDENT FINLEY SUCCUMBS TO
STROKE OF PARALYSIS AND
PASSES AWAY
WAS GREAT FRIEND OF
PEOPLE IN THE SOUTH
He Had Done u Great Work For HIS
Railroad and Great Deal Toward
Developing The South.

Washington, Nov. 25.-President
w. w. Finley, of the Southern rail-
way, died suddenly this morning from
a stroke of paralysis.
Mr.. Finley died at his home in this
city. He was stricken at the break
fast table this morning and sank
rapidly.
Mr.. Finley had been apparently in
good health, and the fatal stroke
came without warming With his
family he had recently returned from
his country home at Warrenton and
re-opened his town house in the CAPT.
tai. He is survived by widow, a son
and three daughters
Mr.. Finley since he succeeded Sam
uel Spencer as president of the South
ern railway, has done great work
for his railroadl and for the develop
ment of the South. Mr.. Finley piloted
the fortunes of the Southern through
the panicky times OF 1907, and under
his administration the road has made
greater strides than ever
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-26
RESTAURANT
PLEASING AMER|CUs
THE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION is
MAKING A DECIDED HIT WITH
THE RESTAURANT THEY ARE
RUNNING In CONNECTION WITH
THEIR DEMONSTRATION WEEK.

The meals that the ladies of the
Hospital association are serving at
the amory every day this week are de-
cided hit with the people of Amerfcus.
Their menus are enough to make the
most decided woman hater in Ameri-
Gus smile in expectancy of the day
when he may own cook that can pra-
pare meals like they are serving. The
frowns Of Americus' champion crouch
are forced to give way to the smile I
satisfaction after eating one of the
meals.
Yesterday was opening day for the
restaurant" and large crowd of
pensioners" patronized the new es-
tablishment Churchill, Rector, ct. al.
will be wiring to Americus for cooks
| If they get whiff of the goodies
that are being served at the "restau-
rant" MRS. q. A .Littlejohn will b.
chief boss and money taker at the
up~to-date cafe today. She will be as.
sisted by four charming mattresses
Misses Laverne Thomas. Mary Little
john, Gertrude Jossey and Mamie
Brown.
Several of the business men of the
city are donating supplies for the
kitchen of this model restaurant. The
ham that was served yesterday YVES
donated by the city salesman for Dove
hame Obelisk -four was used in max
ing the biscuits, Tetley's tea and st.
Charles coffee furnished the drinka-
bles. The bread was donated through
Buchanan from the Craig bakery, OF
Columbus. Music was furnished by !.
Vlctrola, loaned by Dudley.
The menu for today:
Dinner.
Soup.
Barbecued Pork Turkey
Cranberres.
Salads Crackers.
Creamed Potatoes Candied Yams
Rice and Gravy.
Biscuits Country Butter
Gelletin Cake Ambrosia
Coffee Tea
Supper.
Chicken Salad Cold Meat
Oyster Stew
Coffee Tea