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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-14
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
WILL MEET At hebron

The ffty-fifth session of Friendship
Baptist Association will be held with
Hebron Church, Sumter county, next
week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day October 1929. This is one OF
the largest Associations in the state
with approximately fifty churches and
about four thousand members.
The annual meetings of the body are
largely attended and most interesting
and instructive. Both Americas Bap-
fist churches are members, as are also
the churches in the territory from
Dawson to Oglethorpe, from Americas
to Buena Vista from Preston to De So
to. The territory includes the counties
of Terrell, Lee, Sumter, Webster, Mar
ion, Macon, Schley and Taylor.
The Introductory sermon Will be
be preached by DR.. Lansing Burrows
of First Baptist church, Americas. The
body will be called to order in after
noon Of first day by Rev. Robt. L. Biy-
ms, of F'urlow Lawn. Hebron com
munity is enc of best and NOSE pros
porous in the county, and is making
great preparations for the entertain
ment of the delegates and visitors.
Trains will be met on Monday at Sum
ter and at Plains. The early morning
trains on Central railroad will be m. t
at Sumter Tuesday Conveyances will
be thus provided for all who come by
rail. Many Americas people vii az
tend by private conveyance-th dis
lance to the church being only ID
miles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-14
HUNT is BEGUN FOR
MISSING SCIENTIST

Atlanta Oct. ia chauffeur by the
name of Ed Blake was located yester-
day afternoon who had information -
give concerning the strange disappear
ance of the aged scientist, Professor
William J. Cole.
Blake says that on Friday morning
he was coming in from trip to Druii
Hills when a white haired old gentle
man carrying a gold-headed cane stop-
ped him at the corner of Boulevard
and Angler Avenue. Blake says the
cid man engaged the car for the morn
ing and paid him seven dollars to take
him to Stone Mountain. He says the
old gentleman got out at the foot of
the mountain, and started on foot
around to far side. Blake came on
back to Atlanta.
Relatives of Professor Cole have or
ganized "A searching party and expect
that they will find him somewhere IN
the wild Stone Mountain neighborhooi,
il not actually on the mountain. Prl-
fesor Cole is distinguished archeol-
ogist, past eighty years of age
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-14
'AMERICUS REMEMBERS FIRST
EXECUTION OF GEORGIA WOMAN
Legal Tragedy in Webster County is Recalled By The ria
Of Mrs. GOdbee for Murder Hanging Of Susan
EbeFhaFt at Preston is Remembered BY Hundreds
Of Americas Citizens Story Of the Tragedy

Americas people who followed re-
Gently the trial of Mrs. Edna Perkins
Godbee for the double homicide where
in she killed her divorced husband
and his wife in the little town of Mil
len, and for which crime she was sen,
fenced to life servitude, will recall
the trial and conviction of Miss Susan
Eberhart, the first woman ever hang
ed in Georgia. The Eberhart hanging
was of local interest, occurring as it
did at Preston, where all parties to the
tragedy were well known.
Susan Eberhart was indicted with
Enoch F. Spann for the murder OF
Spann's wife, both having participated
in the crime.
He was hanged without delay, but
her trial was long drawn out by
appeals and petitions for mercy.
Finally citizens of the community
wherein the crime was done askei
that she be given the clemency of
life imprisonment But Governor
Smith was unwilling to interfere
with the decision of the courts, and
the sentence passed was put into
effect.
Before the day of execution plans
even were laid for her rescue by
lorcible entry into the Jail. But
this intention of the hot-headed
went no further than words, AMI
was without effect in saving her
from death. But even until tod iy
the execution is spoken of with
feeling in the county where she was
hanged
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-14
EMORY COLLEGE WOULD
AMEND ITS CHARTER
Conferences to Vote on
Trustees

Emory College, Oxfrd, Ga. Oct. IA
Especial THE trustees of Emory col
lege, through their attorneys, H. E. w
Palmer and l.. w. Branch, have petit
toned the Superior Court OF Newton
county, in which county the college is
located to grant an amendment to the
charter of the college.
Heretofore the board of trustees has
been a seIf-perpetuating body. That >
to say, the annual conference to which
the college belongs-the North Geor-
gia, the South Georgia, and the Flor
ida-have had no voice in the election
or confirmation of trustees.
The petitioners desire the charter 10
be amended SO as to conform the same
to the laws of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, with reference to the
confirmation of trustees adopted by
the last General Conference, held IA
Ashville, N. c., in May, 1910.
The petitioners desire that, under
the charter so amended, all the trus-
tees of the college, however elected,
shall be confirmed by the annual con-
ference, in which said trustees shall
reside, at the session of the conference
next succeeding the election of said
trustee, and that no trustee hereafter
elected shall not exercise any of the
functions of his office until the confir-
nation of his election by the annual
conference. If the conference should
fail to confirm his election, then the
trustees will have to elect another, and
no person shall be trustee of the
college until his election shall have
been confirmed as provided in the
amendmed charter.
1t is gratifying to all those who are
interested in Emory to know that her
trustees have taken the initiative in
this matter, and that Georgia Meth J.
dism is to be spared the wrangle and
the humiliation that the Randolph
con and the Vanderbilt controversy
in regard to Church oWnership-haI e
brought about in other sections of the
South.
If this amendment should apply to
the trustees elected at the last con-
mencement, three Methodist confe"-
ences will doubtless confirm the cleo
tion of Hon. Thomas Whipple Conally
alumni trustee, one of the most loyal
sons of Emory, and a staunch Baptis-
In addition to being unique in the his
tory of this Methodist institution, su h
confirmation will indicate the grow
ing spirit of liberality in education II
and UNCONVENTIONAL affairs in Georgia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-14
Captured in Alabama.

Within nine days after the murder,
Susan Eberbart and Spann were dis.
covered together in Alabama, working
among the cotton-pickers of large
farm. They confessed to the murder.
and the girl told of how she had come
to love Spann and had agreed to marry
him, if he would put his wife out o.
the way He answered that, if no
other obstacle interfered, the way
to their marriage could be made
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-14
The World Series.

A soldier in the Balkans lay dying all
alone
Upon the field of battle you could hear
him loudly moan.
But suddenly he gave gasp and bi;
terly he said,
Before ! go I'd like to know While l
team is now ahead"
Exchange.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-14

81 eping cars between Americas and
Atlanta on trains leaving Americas
10:45 p. NJ, arriving Atlanta 6.25 a. m.
Leaving Atlanta HAS 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 2:5F
m.
For further information apply to s.
B. Ellis, Ticket Agent, Americas. or
John W. Blount, District Passenger
Agent, Macon, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-14
From 40 to SO Woman's Critical Period.

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evil pltaton of the heart rreguarty constipation and
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-14
WASHINGTON CAMP, NO IA
1~NWION W.T.
2. O. s. OF A.

Meets on Thursday nights. "o0u
mems Hall, in Cotney Bldg. All lnen
bers urged TO attend. Visitors W"
'omed. PHILo Fl. SMITH. Pres|
D. d. REESE, Reed. Sec'y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-14
{. Of Ca. Nv
Current Schedules Effective 18th Con,
Central Time.
TRAINS ARRIVE.

IL
Central Time.
TRAINS ARRIVE.
From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon - 7:3O n ;,
From Columbus and in
termediale points *I2:3O a p,
From Lockhart, Dothan,
Albany, Troy and Mont
SOnery III $40 n M
From Lcckhart, Dothan,
Albany, Troy and Mont
gomery ................* 2:O5 p nl
From Atlanta and Macon Gals D m
From Augusta, Savannah,
Atlanta and Macon 49, 5:25 a m
From Columbus and in
termediate points .......i 7:1O D 10
From Columbus and in
termediate points ....... 80 800 a m
From Albany and Jack
sonville MISUNDERSTANDING $500 a m
From Albany ............* $3.50 q M
TRAINS DEPART.
For Macon, Augusta and
Savannah :. $3.50 a M
sor Albany, Dothan.
Lockhart, Troy and
Montgomery ............* 5:25 a III
For Albany. Dothan,
Lockhart, Troy and
Montgomery ............* Gals p IN
For Macon and Atlanta ...* 2:O5 D do
For Macon, Atlanta, Saw
annah and Augusta ..*10:45 D m
For Columbus ...........-* S:45 p M
For Columbus ............I o:OO o No
Ror Columbus, Birming-
ham and Chicago ......s 1855 q M
For Albany ............* 1881 %
For albany and Jackson
vile ..................* 1880 o NO
"Daily. Except Sunday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-14
SECRET SOCIETIES


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O. ~ MA - M. mceth sVtRE
>esaS1S, Isl and 3ru sCl&aS
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brethren invited.
J. e. MATHIS, W. M.
saT LesSAnIEh, secretary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-14
Washington Camp, No. S+

Washington Camp, No. "a.
Washington Camp, No. "a, +. U
of A., meets every Monday night ~
Cotney Building at o'clock. V'si'
ing brothers cordially invited 10 o.
tend. e. ]. M'MATh'
B. H. M'Matb. President
Secretary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-14
Story of The Crime.

Yet the crime for which she was
punished had been most inhuman
Records of the supreme court cf
Georgia show that on May 4, 1872,
Enoch F. Spann and his wife, Sarah
Spann, were seen together at their
farm house in Webster county, at
between and 10 o'clock at nigh.
Upon the next morning the wife
was discovered in bed, with marks
upon her neck, which showed that
she had been strangled to death. :.
handkerchief, stained with blooi,
was wadded under her pillow. Al
the back of the house was found I
rope upon which were strands OF
hair like that of the vile.
Search at once was made for
Spann and for Susan Eberhart, who
had been employed as a servant at
the farm, and who had lived in
small house at the rear of the far4i
house. Her father was a farmer III
small way. who was not equal t,
supporting his large family OF
daughters. She like her sisters, had
been forced to seek farm work, and
had found employment as a servant
with Spann and his wife.
But neither the servant girl nor
the husband were to be seen near
the house upon the morning whea
the wife was discovered, stranglel
in bed. Near the house, however
were tracks in the mud, which lea
toward the southeast and showed
that they were made by two people
running. These tracks were those
of large shoe and Of the bare fee"
OF a woman
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-03
YANT1C HAPPENINGS
Deer Sheltered by Pines-Summer
 Tourists Coming and Going.

Mir and Mrs c Frink of Sterling have moved into the Conant tenement on Chapel HE'LL
 Alpheus Nye has concluded work on 7 the Yantic Farms
 Miss Olive Bishop of Bozrah is spending a couple of weeks with rela- tf<es here
 Miss Mary Alice Sullivan of Hart ford is spending the week with Miss Alice Laughlin-
 James Coughlin is passing two weeks
 Miss Alice PendIeton of Potter Hill, B l., is spending some time with Mir and 44rr- Alfred FOurnjer-
 Mrs N F. L. Eddy has returned from a few days stay on Fishers Isl and with friends
 On Summer Outing.
 Miss Viola Ploettner of Providence spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs C. N. Ccnsd1n- Wednesday she left town with Mrs. Raymond COngdon and daughter for Skdneaftles Falls, N. r., where they will spend July and Au- gust with MT. and Mrs. AdoIph PIoett- Rer.
 Mrs. George Sherman and son Ernest left Tuesday, for d few days stay in Kingston R L. with MT. and Mrs. Webster
 George Bash Left Wednesday for his home in Oakland. Me, after spending several months in the village. --t GsAeeks At Weddissn.
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel MeGSbboSS and children attended the wedding of Mrs. McGibbong' sister, Miss Minnie Muencn. and Frederick RSekard of HaGerstown, Md, in Norwich Tues day
 Pines Sheltered Deer,
 The pines that were cut down Ee- ceflt9y on Oakland avenue opposite T<,k.n JssHt off a mach shelter for deef, as g. herd is f@gu@Ertiy seen h0w i@ the clearing.
 TamaAetene AaseaiDtiens aFe generally
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-03
KEEPS YOU IMMUNE
 FROM DISEASE. May Sound Extravagant, But Investi : qatien Will Canwince You

gatien Will Convince You.
 Negligence and indifference to the drainage organs (kidneys, liver, bowels, etc.9 are the causes of disease. Tlae poisonous, worn-out tissues are permitted to accumulate thereby pre- venting the organs frem resisting dis ease.
 The best remedy is to keep the sys- tenn under the influence of BIOPLASM (Bower)-a strictly ethical non- stim- ulating, non- poisonous preparation, which drives out all disturbing ele- ments and enables the starving nerve cells to receive normal nutrition.
 While under the influence of BIO- PLASM, (Bower) infection can get no hold, because the persistent guardians (the white cells, of the bIood) destroy the body peisons and compel their elimination through the bowels.
 One physician wrote: "BioplaSm (Bower) is better than quarantine-itS S the best kind of health insurance
 If you suffer from MaI-Nutrition, Indigestion, Anemia, Neurasthenia, MelanchOlia, Weak Vitality, you should try the Bioplasm treatment.
 BIOPLASM (Bower) has been sold exclusively on doctors prescription for many years. However, arrangements have been made with the Lee & Os- good Co, of this city and other repu- table druggists to supply the public di- rect. BIOPLASM (BoWer) is sold in ta blet form, at $1.0O per bottle, on guarantee of satisfaction or money back
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-03
HUMOR OF THE DAY

What are you doing, children ?' on, mummy, we're blowing bubbles and pinping them on to baby. y.''-Lon- don Opinion.
 Parson-Do you know where little boys go to when they smoke? Boy Yes, up the alley.-CIeveland Leader.
 Proh-They say lightning never strikes twice in the same place. Kohn Well, whats the se?-Lousville Times
 First Chi1d-Does your father scold every minute he's in the house? Sec ond Child-No. not when he's beating us.-Life.
 Guzzler-I have had this whiskey in my cellar for ten years. Wigwag- the ekey?-Philadelphia Record
 'Is your wife truthful when it comes to telling her age?" Yes; but try asking her once how much she weighs" St. Louis Republican.
 Boss (neeting clerk at ball game)- How is this, Perkins? You asked off to go to a funeral. Clerk-Yes, sir: that's what it's been for the home team.-Boston Transcript.
 "our new bookkeeper can't seem to see a mistake when it's pointed out to him. He's ball fan. Don't allude to 'en as mistakes: altude to 'em as bonehead plays. Hell understand that all right. Post.
 'T wouldn't associate with him. I understand he's served a term in pris- on.'' That's true, but it was for an offense involving a million of dollars or more; nothing really disgra ceful, you know. Detroit Free Press.
 You must believe in saving for rainy day?" "Er-ah, I do: but wny?" Nothing, only that's the second um- brel1a of mine you've berrowed."- Woman's Home Companion.
 Optimo-It is estimated that the col lege education which, costs $2,500 is worth s25.000 later on. Pessimo-But in how many cases does the father who invests the S2,500 get the s25,000 profit ?-Denver Republican.
 You have faith in the wisdom of the plain people?" Yes" replied the statesman, but I exercise discrini- nation. If I were an aviator I would not be bullied into going up In a wind storm merely to amuse the crowd."- Washington Star.
 Been celebrating your silver we'd ding, have you, Junxins? We'll, we'll how time flies! It seems to me only a few years since your wife was a curly haired, blue eyed little girl. l believe Pm right about that-her eyes are blue, aren't thew" Skinner horn, know 1t must seem awfully stupid of me, but I-er-neVer noticed" Chicago Tribune.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-03
BREED THEATRE,

The perfect ventilation and ths cleo tfcai cooling system at the ever pop ular Breed keeps the house absolutely cool and comfortable in the hottest weather The big programme for to- day Is headed by a two-reel Biograph, The Yaqui Cur, and is one of the best two-ree1 features seen this season, fea- turing all the Biograph stars. Jacks ChrySantheznum. in which the scenes were aH taken in Japan by the Vita graph company on their round the world trip, features Maurice Costello and Miss Clara KinSoaii Young in most eafective and pleasing manner His First Experience and Detective Dot are the kind of comedies that call for scream Pathe Weekly with all the lMEeSt events of interest Professor MMft very funny comedy. completes a very strong prOgrarnEne
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-03
LEGAL NOTICES.
PUBLIC NOTICE:

Sealed proposals will be received b5 the Committee having same in charge to furnish and complete the following work for the COUNTY, TOWN AND CITY BUILDING. located on UNION SQUARE, NORWICH CONN: Totally paint all exterior roofs, metallic work, wood work and other parts, also in- ter1ors of Police Court Room, Judges Room, Police Locker Room, and Coun- ciI Chamber, also to remove present, and again place electric wiring in these said rooms, also to furnish and place metal ceilings in said rooms, and other work, all according to plans and speci- hcations which may be obuaIned rom c. H. Preston, Architect. The right is reserved to reject any or all estimates. if interests or said County. Town or City demand. All above to be in one estima te and in Committees hands on or before July 10. 1913.
 (Sdgned) TIMOTHY c. MURPHY, Mayor of City of Norwich, Connecticut.
 je27d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-03
PROPOSALS FOR sTAlE RHAD WORK

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re- ceiWed by the State Highway Commits sioners Room 27, capitol, Hartford, Conn, until p. m of Thursday, July lG. 1913, for the construction of a con- tinuous section of gravel construction in the Towns of EaStford and Chaplin; {; section of native stone macadam in the Town of Waterford. Bidders will pay particular attention to the form of proposals appearing in the specitica- tiens.
 Bids will state the price as per speci- flea t4ons.
 The State Highway Commissioner reserves the right to increase or de- crease the number of feet to be inn proved, after the contract is let
 All bids must be accompanied by a surety company bond or a cerplE ed check of not less than one-thiTd or --4e cost of the work. Any bidder to whom contract has been awarded refusing to sign the contract at the prices offered and furnish 6 surety company pond, or a certified check, shall forfeit from his in price between his bid and the next lowest bidder. Plans and specifications may be examined at the store of ChaS- A Wheaton, Third Selec tman. Phoen1x- V1lle, for the Towns of Eastford and Chaplin; and at the house of A. H. Lamphere First JeIectman for Water ford, or at the office of the State high way Com arnissione Room 27. Capitol
 The State Highway Commissioner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 Dated at Hartford, Conn, July l. 1913
 c. J. BENNETT,
 State Highway Commissioner.
 Room 27, Capitol Hartford, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DAVIS THEATRE.
All New Novelties the Last Half of
 This Week,

A real thriller heads the bill at the Davis the last half of this week, name ly, the EIectEoS, who present series of experiments with electricity. The wolman in the act allows a high cur rent of about 2.3o0 volts pass through her body, and incidentally, to show that it is really doing so. she will light a candle with one hand, holding a highly charged bracket with the other, and will light 8 piece of paper with the t1s Of her tongue, as well as from the toe of her slipper. So many and varied are the featS performed that the act is a distinct novelty and a positive sen sation- Men have been seen in some what similar acts, but it is very sell dom that a woman ever attempts such marvellous feats. There are three other acts on the bill which include The. Brasgar Bros, a team of clever comedy gymnaSts who dc some sur priSing stunts on the horizontal bar as well as a burlesque wrestling match which Is a scream. BOviS and Darley are from Australia and have comedy novelty to offer different from the usual run of double acts and will be sure to make a good impression with the Nor the fourth act and the way that boy can manipulate hats is out of the or dinary, as well as the other difficult tricks he performs. The photoplays are many and varied and include a beauti- ful hand colored Gaumont drama, The Honor of Luerece, with every detail
 true to life, The Governors Romance, a pretty story and enacted by compe- tent actors, Head of the Ribbon Coun- ter iS a ThanhouSer comedy drama; The Walters Picnic is a screaming funny Keystone comedy, and the fla nous Mutual WeekIy-not a photoplay hut an interesting series of events DOT trayed, showing all the important hap penings all over the world