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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-09-04
Local Schools Opened With
Most Favorable Prospects
UNUSUALLY LARGE ATTENDANCE AND ENTHUSIASTIC RALLY
MARKED THE OPENING DAY. NUMBER OF STU.
DENTS ENROLLED is CONSTANTLY IN
CREAsING HERE THIS WEEK.

Under the most favorable aus
pieces the fall term Of the Lees burg
public schools began last Monday
morning. rhe opening exercises
were attended by a large crowd,
composed Of people from both the
city and county. Indications were
never better for one Of the most
largely attended and most success-
full school years ever known in the
public schools here.
Each member of the faculty Of
the schools reported for duty. These
are Mr.. L. A. Harrell. principal;
Miss Clara Marshall, intermediates;
Miss Kate Harris, primary; Mrs.
T. G. Tharpe, music. OF these in
structors Miss Harris and Mrs.
Tharpe were connected with the
schools last year Both Mr.. Harrell
and Miss Marshall are new mem-
bers Of the faculty.
The opening exercises were pre-
sided over by Mr.. Harrell, who
commenced them by Scripture
reading and PRAYER. after which a
comprehensive and inspiriting talk
Tas given by him relative to the
work Of the schools. Talks we're also
made by Messrs. A NJ. Howell,
superintendent Of county schools,
S. ]. Powell, J. ]. Forester, B. E.
Fouche, S. R. Statham, !. r.
Long and others. The spiritofthese
brief talks showed clearly that there
is an aroused public sentiment back
Of the schools that should aid in
making the school year which has
Just begun the most successful in
the history Of the county.
The number Of pupils enrolled on
the opening day was more than
100. Each day since there have been
additional pupils to come from
the surrounding county, so that the
attendance is most representative
in every particular, as the enroll
ment from Leesburg has never been
so large before. The gratifying in
crease in attendance has just begun,
and it will continue throughout the
entire fall session, as we'll as at the
opening of the spring session. Com
missioner Howell wishes it distinct
ly understood, however, that all
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-09-04
New Ginning Plant Is
Now Ready For Business
Entirely new equipment at service Of patrons.

With entirely new equipment in
every phase of its machinery, the
Farmers Ginning Company, the
new ginning plant here, is now
ready for business. The plant has
been completed in every detail, and
it is now equipped with the most
modern and effective machinery and
ready to handle big share Of the
cotton to be ginned here this fall.
Elsewhere in this issue will be
seen the announcement Of the new
plant, which is owned by a stock
company Of we'll known Lee coun-
ty citizens. The most efficient and
courteous attention to all business
intrusted to them is pledged by the
new plant, which solicits the patro-
mage of the people Of Lee county.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-09-04
Extra Good Prices And
Excellent Receipts Here
Local cotton market Crews still NOR. active.

Local cotton market Crews still more active.
With excellent prices and receipts
that are record breakers, the local
market is better than it has been
in the history Of the cotton business
here, according to patrons Of the
local warehouse. Leesburg is making
a record for giving the best prices
fer cotton offered anywhere in this
vicinity, having surpassed the pri-
ces paid in the county seats Of both
Sumter and Dougherty county many
times the last few weeks.
With the encouraging crop re-
ports, which indicate a short crop
rather than a large one, the price
here has advanced materially and
the price Of the staple is steady and
strong. The local ginning plants are
all busy, and cotton is pouring in
steadily every day to be ginned and
marketed here. The height Of the
season has not been reached yet,
but the fact that all the ginning
plants are kept busy shows an UNI
usual activity in view Of the handi-
caps underwhich the crop was groRn
and which made it later than usual
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-09-04
SOMETHING ABOUT OURSELVES.
(AMERICUs TIMEs-RECoRDER)

With this issue Of The Times Recorder Mr. Frank T Long
reres from the editorial Of the paper to take up n
with The County Journal Leesburg to which he
will devote time in order make it of the best weekly
papers in Georgia
Long editor of The for the better
part of and his work has attracted the attention OF the
papers and made him host of friends His editorials have
been the means of bringing reforms Sumter and
boosting Americas and the immediate vicinity.
The Lee County Journal to be congratulated on securing the
Long The TmesRecoder does not hesitate to
predict under his We
him that he has our best wishes for himself personally and for his
new ventures
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-09-04

English scientists have found that
more than half million tons Of
sulphurous acid are discharged into
London's atmosphere every year,
mainly by the combustion Of illumi-
mating gas, to the injury Of the city's
stone buildings.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-09-04
WhOOping Cough Is
Popular In L8esburg
M.ny youngtsr. nd sIdsr. .ull.ring viIh Fl

Many youngsters and elders suffering with it.
What may be termed almost an
epidemic Of whoopilg cough has af-
ficted a number Of families here re-
Gently. Not only have the young
sters but many of the elders been
troubled with the malady. which is
very troublesome even though not
considered dangerous.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-09-25
l. b. Baskerville Will
be Candidate for Senate

Hon. Lucien B. Baskerville Of
Deepwater township who was in the
city the first Of the week has an
nounced his candidacy for the Demo-
cratic nomination for State Senator
from the 10Th district.
Mr.. Baskerville represented Bates
county in the House in the last gen
eral assembly, and made a most en-
viable record as legislator. His
announcement as a candidate for SEN
Ator will be no great surprise to his
constituents as many Of his friends
have been urging him to make the
race for several months. He should
make a strong candidate and will
probably have no opposition.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-09-25

Chas. S. Gill of Kansas City made
a business call in our neighborhood
Tuesday.
Work on the Tygard school house
is progressing. They expect to begin
school the first of October.
Bob Sproul and family were visit
ors at the home of j. L. Fisher and
family Sunday.
Frost has been seen several morn
ings in this locality. The thermom-
eter has registered 40 degrees.
Walter Jones visited Lyle and Wal
ter Fisher, Sunday.
U. D. Mccullough was a business
caller in our community, Wednesday
of last week. .'.''
Colds, sore threats and Group have
been prevalent since the change in
the weather. Young and old are af-
flicted.
Mrs. Joe Herman and children Wis
tied H. ]. Martin and wife Sunday.
Mics Vivian Wolf is still improv-
ing. She viii be able to leave the
hospital in 4 few days. She will Wis
it relatives and friends and then re-
turn home. MIAMI.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-09-25
Cortland and AthOl Gatherings

Cortland and Athol Gatherings
This community was visited by q
light frost Monday morning.
The complete change in the wealth
er has caused us all to hunt up oul
old coats and 60 to rustling up stove
wood.
Miss Clara Morrison spent Sunday
and Monday with Miss Retta Kelly.
Mrs. H. j. McClintic and Miss Syl.
via Vaughn spent Friday Mrs. Gal.
vim.
Mrs. Emma Shay called on Mrs.
Faubiou Sunday eve.
Mrs. Callahan and little children,
and Miss Bertha McCook attended
church at Rich Hill Sunday morning.
Several of the horses in the neigh.
borhood have been sick. The cause
is supposed to be from eating fodder
with chinch bugs on it
Our Sunday School is progressing
and growing in size too, we're glad
to say. Had good attendance last
Sunday. A welcome is extended to
everyone.
L. Bartlett sold a good team Of
mules to Argenbright and took them
to Butler Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lindsay Of LaCyqne.
Kansas, visited her cousin, Mrs. Allie
Kelly part Of last week. Mrs. Lind.
say left Thursday for a visit with her
sister, Mrs. Henry Medley Of Milo,
Mo. S
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas from Peru
and Mrs. Sallie Nickel visited at Mr..
Monday.
Mrs. Calver left Saturday noon foe
m extended visit with her daughter.
Mra Cora Boaley Of Parsons, Kan. &
Several from hare attsnded churck
services It New Hope Baptist chureA'
Sunday 80
Evsrsi nuspo = working for n
Kelk q flo1pGIt
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-09-25

ed this year. 1t doesn't comfortably
seat all of the pupils coming. Some
new seats would be appreciated.
A good cow belonging the to w. F.
Duvall Ranch, died Sunday.
Lloyd Brewer of Rich Hill spent
part of last week visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. j. Nickel.
Miss Waneta Rankin visited her
sister, Mrs. John Howard Friday
evening and night. Miss Teresa &C.
companied her home.
Mr.. Adams and Mr.. Boyesare help
ing to car hay at Athol for Sam Barr.
Mr.. Oh Garrison of Rich Hill visit
ed his Uncle Ike Kelly Saturday. He
went from there to Amoret, where
he expects to work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker and little
daughter Mildred from Kans. came
Thursday for 4 visit with Mr.. and
Mrs Ross Thomas.
Margaret Morrison called on Bes-
sic Fox Sunday eve.
Roy Cope is sporting a complete
ct OF new ''togs." The chinch bup
crop hasn't discouraged him any.
=
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-09-25

The trio of State officials arrived al
2 o'clock and went direct to the Cap.
itol. When they reached their hotel
the same at which Gov. Major had
stopped, he had gone.
Deal, Gordon and McClung stopped
off at Washington on their way to
Trenton, N. j., where they will in
inspect the new cell prison just COM
pleted there. They are making the
trip to gather data in connection with
the $500, 900 prison authorized for
Missouri.
Under the chaperonage of Senator
Stone, Gov. Major was the guest Of
the United States Senate during to-
days brief session of that body.
Befor the Senate convened, the
Governor was introduced to Vice.
President Marshall in the latter's Of
flee at the rear Of the Senate cham
Der. After the senators were called
to order Gov. Major was escorted to
a seat beside that of Senator Stone.
Then when the humdrum proceed
ure Of filing petitions and introduc-
ing bills was under way Senator
Stone took the Governor from seat to
seat introducing him to other Senat-
ors. The Governors calling list"
now includes nearly al Of the veterns
Of all factions and parties in the up
per house.
Senator Stone departed tonight
for Chicago, where he viii join Mrs.
Stone. They win 60 to Rochester,
MINI. where Mra Stone win under
60 IN operation q the sanitarium Of
tie Mayo brothers.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-09-25
Alone the .l1iarnliI|

Mrs. Lee Phelps and baby spen,
Thursday and Friday It the home d
&c parents NJ. and Mrs. H. ]. Mar
Jim Martin spent Sunday with
CONS 5olks.
Mn "a Culysr mi DIM I'M
T. Si1lts1 Nh g pisieli ~.
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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-09-25

Mrs. Kimball returned to her home
in Kansas City one day last weel
after spending a couple of week:
with her brother, Elmer Landon.
Mr.. Nestlerode spent Friday nigh
with Daniel Stubs. Daniel had &
picture taken of his stock and famil,
with Mr.. N. Mackinee.
There was show at Rabbit Ridge
Tuesday night and there was large
crowd in attendance. As Mr.. DAME
Stubs was returning home he had
the misfortune to lose a horse. Il
dropped dead.
Mr.. Ewing Bassett took two hogs
to Rich Hill which brought him
$3.50.
We understand that John Rike
bought the Deputy farm. We don't
know how true this is, bu. we are
hoping to have Mr.. Rike for neigh.
Dor again.
The stork visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Cumpton Monday and brought
them a fine girl Of which they are
very proud.
Mrs. Rike passed, through Pleasant
Gap Saturday and called on her
brother, John Lee.
One day Inst week while jumping
rope Myrtle Stubs fell and sprained
her arm. We hope for I speedy re-
covery.
Oscar Nafus sold his farm to Henry
Baburg.
THE OLD MAIDS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25
UNION PACIFIC ACCEDES
TO FOUNTAIN REQUEST

A telegram to w. NJ. Sterl, presi-
dent of the Commercial club, from
Charles Ware, general manager OF
the Union Pacific, indicates that the
railroad company will soon purchase
the fountain for the park near the
railway station here. About year
ago the small park adjoining the
Union Pacific station was brighten
ed up. and the railroad company of
fered to put in basin and fountain
and the city to put up an electrically
lighted sign. The basin was put in
and, the city built two concrete pill
lars and placed the sign. Then the
Commercial club asked the Union
Pacific to install the fountain. Due
to some Misunderstanding this has
not been done.
President Sterl received tele-
gram Thursday in answer to recent
letter in which Mr.. Ware asks If
the Commercial club will pay for
installing and maintaining a suita-
Bile fountain. President Sterl wired
back that the city would accept the
proposition and asking for confirm
alton by letter. The water. connec-
tions have been made but no foun-
tain at present has been placed in
the basin. An early reply from Mr..
Ware is expected that will set the
date for installing the fountain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25
HERINGTON r. /. MAN
WEEDS AT BEDFORD, ILL.

James A. Dugan of Harrington and
Miss Daisy Daniels of Bedford, ILL.,,
were married Monday evening in the
Cathedral parlors at Kansas City,
the Rev. Father 4ief officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dugan arrived In Her
ington Tuesday and are now at the
residence of the groom's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Dugan on South
First street. Mr.. Dugan is Rock
Island conductor with headquarters
in Kansas City. He is well and ia
vorably known in Herington,. his
home for may years. The bride is
an attractive young woman and was
popular in social circles at her home
in Bedford as we'll as St. Louis, her
father being a prominent live stock
commission merchant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25
WHEN III WAS VERY
vi. DRY BACK IN 1860

Hope Dispatch: Speaking about
the dry year Of 1860, we had very
interesting talk the other day with
VIM. ziebell OF Lyons Creek, who
came here in 1867, and is one Of
two old settlers of Lyons crook
still living, the other being A. d.
Blanchet. Mr. Ziebell says they had
snow storm here in October, 1889,
after which they had no rain worth
mentioning for year. There were
but few settlers here and they lived
mostly on corn dodgers and wild
meat. Mr.. ziebell took his team
over on the Smoky Hill and work
ed for fifty cents day, and hay for
his oxen, to get money to buy corn
meal with. They were without
money to buy powder and G. ct wit
part of the time and had to go
without meat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25
CUT THE TIMBER TO
MAKE HIS OWN COFFIN
George Dunks Was Buried as He
Had Long Planned.


George Dunks, who died at his
home near Dillon Monday, aged "a
years, was buried as he had planned
in a coffin made of lumber he had
purchased for the purpose. The
Hope Dispatch says:
Some years ago he began to
think he would not live long, and he
decided he would have casket made
from wood grown here where. he had
spent most of his life. He bought
a walnut tree, chopped 1t into logs,
had the logs sawed into boards
which he stored to dry, and during
the past year he was considerably
worried because he could get no one
to make the casket, and he was too
feeble to make 1t himself. He fin
ally H. T. Hemenway agreed to make
it, but before he got the lumber
moved over here his mind began to
fail and he died without getting it
mere. DUI Ills ISldIINSS WOTO AHA
ious that his oft repeated request
to be buried in a casket made of
that lumber should be carried out,
and the casket was made and his
body laid to rest therein. Thus was
his last earthly request complied
with, and while the time was short
to put a fine finish on the work,
he was buried in a very handsome
caskek, which his relatives and
friends were pleased with.
Mr.. Dunks came to Kansas and
this vicinity with the settlers of
1871 and settled on a farm four
miles northwest of Hope, where he
lived for many years, but finally |
moved to Dillon. His wife died soon |
after settling here in 1871, and in
1878 .he married Adeline Murray,
who, together with their daughter,
Mrs. Cunningham Of Hope, are left
lere to mourn his death. He also
caves a brother in Montana and
lister in Ohio.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25
SOLD 4SO,157 POUNDS
OF MELONS THIS YEAR

The Sand Springs Melon Growers
& Produce association sold 480,157
pounds OF melons this year. Three
months ago, says the Solomon Tri-
buhe, one would have experienced
great difficulty in trying to make
the people here believe that such a
crop wbuld be harvested. It is al
most a. miracle how they grew and
reached such. a size as they. Jdid.
They were raised with less than one
half inch Of rainfall and some of
the melons weighed in the neigh
borhood Of so pounds. Had this
been good year what would the
harvest have been? 1t is hard, to
estimate Manager Sampson says
he no doubt, would have been called
upon to sell 200 cars instead ofg4he
twenty had they had plenty OF mi0ia-
ture.
A. Garten, living near Abilene,
was the big grower OF the year with
J. G. Weckel, living two miles east
of Solomon, a close seuond. Mr..
Garten sold $4,000 pounds and Mr..
Weckel $4,000 pounds.
Taking everything into consider
alton the association is very well
pleased with their first years work.
They received a fair price for their
melons and all members worked In
perfect harmony.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25
MAY NOT TAKE OFF TRAINS.
The Fast Trains ON the Union Pacific
Doing the business.

Business with the railroads has
been good this summer even with
the dry weather; in fact the hot, dry
weather made the business for the
roads as the eastern people were
anxious to get to Colorado and the
west, where the weather was cool.
Now it's reported that the Union
Pacific will not discontinue the fast
trains this winter but will keep them
on all year. Every train is crowded
with travellers. t'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25
COMFORTING WORDS.
Many An Abilene Household Will
Find Them So.

To have the pains and aches Of q
bad back removed-to be entirely
free from annoying, dangerous urin-
airy disorders, is enough to make any
kidney sufferer grateful The fol-
lowing advice of one who has suf-
fered will prove comforting words
to hundreds of Abilene readers.
Mrs. James Burleigh, 6S4 w.
Tenth ST., Junction City, Kan, says:
"My kidneys we're weak and had
backaches and headaches. often
had dizzy spells and rested so poorly
at night that 1 got up in the morn
ing feeling all worn out. Hearing
about Doan's Kidney Pills, began
using them and I soon found that
they were acting just as represented.
Another of the family who suffered
from kidney complaint also took
Doan's Kidney Pills with the best
results. I gladly confirm the public
statement 1 previously gave regard
ing this remedy"
For sale BY ali dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other. adv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25
Fixing Up the Moose Building.

Work on the Moose building. at
Solomon is just about completed.
The lower room has been replastered
and papered. The lodge room is
also being plastered and papered.
This building has undergone a
thorough overhauling and is now as
substantial as any business build
ing in that town. Charles Geek
opened his bowling alley in the low
er room Saturday and has been en-
joying a good business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25
Tophff-HoIton.

A very pretty wedding took place
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E
Topliff, Wednesday evening, Sep
TENDER II, when their daughter
Nina Mae. was united in marriage
to Mr.. Albert C. Cotton, Rev. Mr..
McMillen Of the U. B. church Off
ciating.
Many beautiful and useful pres
ents, including house and six lots
in Abilene from Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c.
Smith, were received by the young
people. They will be at home to
friends after September 20 on the
farm seven miles southeast of abb
Iene. -Enterprise Push.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25
BRUISED IN FALL
FROM A RUNAWAY

John Pleiser of Solomon was
driving down the road one might
recently when his horse became
frightened and started down the
road at breakneck speed, throwing
Pleiser to the ground and bruising
him severely. Another rig was in
the road and this was damaged by
the runaway when the two buggies
crashed together.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25

II am the mother of eighteen
children and have the praise of do
ing more work than any young wo-
man in my town." writes Mrs. c.
J. Martin, Boone Mill, Va. II suf-
fered for five years with stomach
trouble and could not eat as much
as a biscuit without suffering.
have taken three bottles of Cham
berlain's Tablets and am now a
well woman and weigh 16S pounds.
I can eat anything / want to, and
as much as ! want and feel better
than ! have at any time in ten years.
/ refer to any one in Boone Mill or
vicinity and they will vouch for
what I say" Chamberlain's Tablets
are for sale by all dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25
BILL HURST SECOND
IN S-YEAR-OLD PACE

In the races at Hutchinson We'd
nesday, Bill Hurst, owned by Geo.
Etherington, took second money in
the three-year-old pace. The total
prize money for race was $659.83.
IN the 2:17 pace, purse $500.
Blanch Bog. owned by D. E. Ans
worth of Harrington, distanced the
field and took first money.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25

Nearly every woman needs q good
laxative. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
are good because they are prompt,
safe, and do not cause pain. Mira.
N. c. Dunlap Of Leadill, Tenn,
saws: "Dr. Kings New Life Pills
helped her troubles greatly" Get q
box today. Price Csc. Recommend
ed By J. n. Gleissner 3 Son.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25
Don't Let Baby Suffer With Eczema
and Skin EruptiOns.

Babies need a perfect skin-cov-
ering. Skin eruptions cause them not
only intense suffering, but hinder
their growth. DIR. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment can be relied on for relief
and permanent cure of suffering
babies whose skin eruptions have
made their life miserable. "our ba-
BY was afflicted with breaking out
of the skin all over the face and
scalp. Doctors and skin specialists
failed to help. We tried DR.. Hob
sons Eczema Ointment and we're
overjoyed to see baby completely
cured before one box was used,
writes Mrs. Strubler, Dubuque, IA.
All druggists, or by mail, soc. Pfeif-
fer Chemical Company. st. Louis,
10. Philadelphia, Pa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25
PLEADED GUILTY OF
800 PETTY LARCENY

r. A. Baker missed considerable
wheat from his granary. On inves-
tigation he found that someone must
have been helping himself. j..
C. Fail was charged With the theft
and on being arraigned in justice
court Friday pleaded guilty to pet
ty larceny and paid a fine of 800
and costs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25
5 HEAD OF HORSES

Consisting of one black horse 8
years old, family broke, weight
1900 pounds; bay mare 10 years
old weight 1850, bred to jack, gen.
tie, sound and broke to all harness;
brown mare years old weight 1850
broke single and double, sound;
good spring colts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-09-25
10 HEAD OF CATTLE

Consisting of nine good mich
COWS some only been fresh about
six weeks, some fresh about day of
sale, rest to be fresh early this fall;
4 coming two-year-old heifers, some
are bred, two of these are half Jer-
seys and are extra good ones; 2
yearling heifers; yearling steer; Jer-
sey bull 9 months old; last spring
calves.