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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-18
SHOPPERS BUSY
COMPLETING The
XMAS PURCHASES
AMERICUS The MECCA NOW
BundredS Came Yesterday to
Look and Buy

The carnival of Christmas buying
which started Monday, with the re-
turn of sunshine grew in volume yes
terday with the presence here ot
hundreds of busy and interested shop
pers, all eagerly intent upon the one
object of making purchases of Xmas
trix. Every town in south Georgia
from Fort Valley to Albany was repre-
sented in the busy, good nature5
throng of busy buyers.
, The fact that but six days remained
wherein purchases might be made i'm
pressed the visitors and home-shop-
pers as WELL and every available mo-
ment was put to very excellent pur-
pose
The morning trains brought large
numbers of shoppers, while every good
road leading into Americus seemed an
automobile highway Probably a hun
dred out-of-town cars were observed
on the streets in the shopping district
and every car was loaded up with
packages later in the day
Americus merchants are well pre-
pared to take care of the holiday trade
which, while great even now, will in
crease perceptibly until next Wednes-
day night-"the night before Christ
mas" A glance over the columns Of
the Times Recorder keeps the buyers
aware of the bargains offered ami
where best to buy them, and every
advertiser is we'll pleased with re-
suits.
If the weather continues fine anoth-
er multitude will throng Americus re-
tail district today, and this will be
true of every day remaining for gift
buying
The stores, many of them, are kept
open at night for the convenience q
shoppers, and with their gorgeous dis
plays of holiday goods, attractively ar
ranged, present a pleasing appear
;nce.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-18
FAIR PUPILS TO PRESENT
PLAY At AUDITORIUM
Pleasing Program at Agri-
cultural School

The young ladies attending the Third
District Agricultural college will mark
the closing of the school for the holi-
days by presenting very beautiful
and entertaining drama this evening
in the college auditorium. The girls
have been busy with rehearsals for
several days, and the play will be
presented tonight in a manner Wei
calculated to please the audience. No
admission will be charged, and friends
of the college and general public are
cordially invited to come and witness
this play, presented wholly by college
talent. The curtain will rise at 3
O'Clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-18
FIRST CLASS FARM
LAND To Be SOLD
At PUBLIC AUCTION

The Clark plantation, one of thu
best farms in Sumter county, is to be
sold tomorrow at auction. This farm
will be divided into seven tracts and
sold to the highest bidder. One OF
the subdivisions will have the oil
Clark homeplace on it.
A barbecue will be served by the
owner of the land at noon and every
one in Americus is invited to be on
hand. Special autos will be run from
Americus to the homeplace They will
leave the Hotel Windsor at noon.
This land lies on the state road. Tho
city water mains run in front OF all the
lots and the best people live in the
neighborhood. This place is ideal for
suburban homes and is going to go as
bargain to some lucky bidder. For
full particulars read the advertisement
in this issue of the Times Recorder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-18
OFFICt RS WELLS CHAPTER
ELECTED FOR new YEAR
Dr.. Lansing Burrows Again
High Priest

Wells Chapter, No. AZ, Royal Arch
Masons, has recently elected officers
for the next year, with the following
result:
DR.. Lansing Burrows, eminent hign
priest; William T. Jones, ex-ging; E.
Frank Wilder, ex-scribe; ]. P. Raj
ford, treasurer; Frank G. Oliver, Sec
retary; T. L. Cranberry, c. C. or host;
F. Wayne Smith, P. S.; Lee Hudson,
royal ex-capt; J. s. Medlin, G. M. 3
vale; ]. r. Statham, G. M. 2 vale; Geo.
Mathews, G. M. vale; S. A. Jennings,
sentinel
Wells chapter, No. 40, is among the
oldest in south Georgia and has a
large membership. Or. Burrows is
named to a second years term as high
priest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-18
CITY ELECTION
ATTRACTED BUT
LIT1LEATTENTIOK.
FIFTY One VOTES POLLED
In Election for AldermaniC
Ticket

The Christmas Spirit took much
of the interest out of the aldermanic
election yesterday and the votes poll
ed for the nominees of the recent pri-
msry numbered 81, out of total reg
istration OF 27S-just 227 able voters
forgetting, or otherwise falling to go
to the polls. The newly elected alder
men, Messrs. Albert j. Harris, J. u.
Poole and j. s. Bolton each received
the full vote" polled and will be duly
inducted into Office at a special meet
ing of the city council to be held on
Wednesday night next, Gath. Mayor
Lowrey, in all probability, will an
nounce the standing committees of
council for 1914 at this special meet.
ing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-18
HOME OF AGED PASTOR
IS BURNED TO GROUND

Morganton, Ga, Dec. 1.-THE resi-
dence of Rev. ]. c. Ammons was de-
stroyed by fire early yesterday morn
ing. The roof was falling in when the
occupants were awakened They did
dot save a thing barely escaping the
flames themselves. Mr.. Ammons is
left in destitute circumstances, but the
generous neighbors will donate to him
as literally as their means will PEI
nit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-18
THROAT PUNCTURFD
BY A SLATE pencil,
YOUNG LAD MAY die

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 17.-Freddie
Mulling, aged eleven years, a student
at the Barnard street school, is criti-
cally i'll at local hospital from havins
his throat punctured with slate pen
Gil. He carried the pencil in his up.
per pocket and fell upon it. The point
punctured the neck and produced Dude
ma of the larynx. His condition soon
became SO desperate that his life has
been despaired of.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-18
YOUNG BRIDE CHAR PGES
HUSBAND WITH BIGAMY

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 17.-Marrie1
when l6 years old, only to discover
that her husband already had wife
living, Mrs. Clara Crawley this morn
ing applied for the annullment of he:
marriage to Thomas l.. Crawley. She
declares in her petition that she was
misled and deceived She says she
knew of the former marriage, but be-
lleved her husband had been divorced
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-18
w. w. HOOKS BUYS
HUMBER PLACE

w. W. Hooks bought the R. T. and w.
M. Humber plantation yesterday that
is located near DeSoto The farm
contains approximately 1900 acres and
brought $4,000 in round figures. This
is about SIS an acre. The sale was
made by English and Purvis, the local
real estate firm. =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-18
WITH MASONIC CEREMONIES THE
CORNERSTONE OF THE NEW
AMERICUS AND SUMTER COUNTY
HOSPITAL IS LAID
COPIES OF TIMES-RECORDER
SEALED UP IN THE STONE
The Hospital Association is to be Con.
graduated on the Way They Arc
Working to Give Americus an Up-t6-
Date Hospital.

The cornerstone of the new Americus
and Sumter County Hospital was laid
yesterday by the members of Americus
Lodge No. 13, and NJ. B. Council Lodge
No. 95, F. and A. NJ. The building was
approved by the ancient secret order
and declared up-to-date and ideal in
every respect.
A strong box containing copy Of
the Holy Bible, several copies of the
Americus Times Recorder and two
coins bearing the date when the ladies
took control of the hospital, 1908, and
the present year, were sealed up in the
stone, while the ladies of the associe-
ton, the members of the local lodges
and other spectators looked on. The
ceremony was conducted by acting
Grand Master J. E. Mathis, assisted b.
the others officers of the lodge
The ladies of the association are to
be congratulated on the success OF
their undertaking. They took charge
of the hospital when it was deep in
debt and in addition to running it on
a self-sustaining basis, have also made
it possible to erect new building for
the city. They have worked night and
day to provide funds for the undertak-
ing and although their task is not yet
completed, they possess spirit that as
sures it's success.
A copy of the booter edition of The
Times Recorder, one of the day on
which the cornerstone was laid, the
editorial recently published under the
caption "Pluck, Grit and Development
and several clippings from the Times
Recorder were given a place of honor
in the strong box that was sealed up in
the stone. The. Times-Recorder has
always stood ready to aid the ladies
in their undertaking and now pledges
them its support in completing the
structure.
The building is fast nearing compile
ticn and before long the city and ceun-
tv will have hospital that would ID
Justice to a city three times the size Of
Americus
The exercises yesterday We've con-
Quoted in the customary Masonic man
ner, und9r the direction of the follow
ing officers of the participating lodges
]. E. Mathis, worshipful master, act
ing grand master; Lansing Burrows,
deputy grand master; H. B. Mashburn,
grand senior warden; w. F. Smith,
grand junior warden; j. e. HightoWer'
grand treasurer; Nat LeMaster, grand
secretary: J. B. Ansley, grand archI-
tect; s. L. Hammond, grand marshal /,
w. d. Smith, grand senior deason; Geo
Mathis, grand Junior deacon; E. F.
Wilder, grand senior steward; S. A
Jennings, grand junior steward; }. w
Cobb, grand tyler; Rev. J. A. Thomas
grand chaplain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-18

The Empty Stocking Fund is still
growing. Yesterday it climbed over
several notches and when it was bat-
anced up before putting the paper tJ
bed" it was found standing at the
sS6.12 mark. Contributions from fis-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-18

teen people raised it to this total.
All classes and ages are contriubt-
ing to the fund. Little tots that can
hardly lisp their names came with
their grandmothers and counted out
their pennies to help provide for the
poor
The question was asked today by a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-18
THE WEATHER.

For Americus and Vicinity
\ Cloudy Probably Rain.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-18

= y \ y y y \ y \ \ y = 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-18

+++++*+++ teen people to this total
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

For little while, Friday morning,
tire police department had Il suit case
mystery on its hands, the solution of
which was. however, unaccompanied
by any gruesome details. Earl in the
morning Officer Witham was notified by
a gentleman who has an office on the
second floor of one of the blocks not
far from the west end of the Kennebec
bridge that there was an old suit case
behind the door of the street entrance,
and that it had been there for t"o
days. The officer at once investigated,
and finding the case took 1t across the
river to the police station, where he
and Marshal Colgar proceeded to in
veStigate. That there was something
in the case was evidenced by its pleth
oric appearance, and some care was
exercised in opening it, but when the
lid was raised it disclosed only ten cor
rugated paper cases such rs are used
ir the shipment of liquor in packages
known generally as long neckers, and
which offered mute evidence Of one
more evasion, by 2 party or parties un-
known. of the prohiLitory law. The
case, which was on old one, Dol
upon it the words: Rev. II. Crockett,
Chesterville. Me-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18
$500 VERDICT.
For Plaintiff Case Of Dud.
ley VS.. Hazard Co.
The Plaintiff Wins In Blair VS..
Street Railway Case.
SA935 for Plaintiff in Rollins VS..
Central Maine Power Go.

a verdict of $500 was broaght in
for the plaintiff st the opei.ing OF
court, Friday morning. in the case of
Charles H. Dudley VS.. II. T, Hazard
Co. in which Dudley. the plaintiff.
sought to recover damages for person
al injuries received while in the en-
pley Of the defendant company. Judge
Benedict F. Maher was the plaintiff S
attorney. while MctiiIieuddy & Morey
of Lewiston conducted the case fo1
the defendants.
X sealed verdict which was reached
Thursday evening, was opened at The
beginning of court, Friday
The damage suit of Blair Us. l.. \
81 W. street Railway was resumed fol.
lowing the announcement of the YER
diet in the Dudley case.
The case involves the extent of dam
ages fer which the railroad company
| IS II bic for the death7ef Thomas Blair
who WAS instantly killed by being
struck by an electric car ON the above,
mentioned road. Judge Benedict +
| Maher conducted tho case for thu
plaintiff and Andrews & Nelson for the
road.
Mrs. Amelia Blair was the first wit.
ness called by attorney Mahcr to re.
sumo her testimony OF Thursday after
noon Witness related the habits of hel
son, who was killed, ana testified as
to the amount Of money he was ac.
customed to giving her fer the support
Of the home and his Kindly attitude
toward her. The DISCRIMINATION
was shcrt.
Zen Tenney, head Of the TIallowel
plant of the American Glue Co, Wa,
| the next witness He testified as t,
the taithfulness of Thomas Blair dur
| ing his many years in the employ
| ment of the factory ut Hallowell. Tn
der ss-examination witness statet
| that Blair surpassed his fellow em
pioyees in the regularity of his work
John Blair. father of Thome - Blalr
then took the witness stand Witnes.
admitted thai his son INDUCED in in
| toxicatins liquors at times. but ueVei
to such an extent as to interfere will
his work..
Deputy Sheriff Henry Emery of Ken
nebec, county was then called ny plain
tits attorney. Witness owned a sum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18
Trade Reflects
Weather Stimulus.

New York, oct. 17.-R. G. Dun and
COS. Weekly Review of Trade, to-
morrow, will say:
Distribution of merchandise in some
sections reflects the stimulus of sea-
soEab BILE weather, while industrial OPP
erati0ns apart from iron and steel are
expanding. Decided improvement ap-
pears i'll seine mercantile lines, uni
formly encouraging adViees being re-
eeived from the leading trade centers
which with scarcely an exception re-
port a larger volume of business than
a year ago. Collections are fairly
prompt and an optimistic feeling gen
orally prevails. There is steady de-
mand for dry goods for quick deliv-
cry and though cotton goods are
somewhat more uncertain as u conse-
quent of the decline of raw material
the mills have sufficient work ahead
TO keep them busy during the remain
der of the year.
Considerable activity is noted in
wool retailers having placed substan-
tial orders and manufacturers have
no surplus stocks on hand In tex
tiles, prices continue firm and imme-
date shipments are strongly urged.
The tendency of leather values is still
upward, with buyers compelled to pay
high figures on practically all grades.
New footwear contracts are coming to
the factories more freely, though
mainly for small lots Least satlsfac-
tory conditions obtain in iron and
steel where the trend toward lower
quotations IS more pronounced in GER
| tam directions. No important curtaii-
nent of working forces has occurred
thus far, though the number of EN-
pioyed mas been somewhat reduced
sellers are reluctant to make conces-
SONS. Failures, this week, numbered
40 IN the United States against 2fs.
iast year, and 80 in Canada compared
with 81 years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18
~
Works Wonders
For Worms in Children.

The diseases of childhood are often
hard to interpret. a nervous condition
restless at night an abnormally large
appetite or sometimes none, may indi-
cate worms. In such cases a teaspoon
full of IL. F." Atwood's Medicine al
night and small dose before a light
breakfast the following morning is
harmless. and will settle all doubt about
worms being the cause. Many mothers
already know this One of them writes
My little boy, aged 6, has never been
without IL. T." Atwoods Medicine since
he was two. and l have found it inval-
liable for Worms, Constipation. ETC."
Mrs. Adelbert L. Jellison, Franklin, Me
II you have never used 81. F. At
woods Medicine, write for free sam
pie. 35 cents for al arge bottle at al
stores.
az. F." MEDICINE CO.. Portland, Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18
SAGADAHOC
RoWpoIN.

Mrs Bertha McGraw, who has beer
visiting her parents. returned to hel
home, Thursday. at Topsham.
Mr. Hutchins from Ltchtield Is the
guest of his daughter, Mrs, Nathaniel
Fitzpatrick. II
Lendell Prout of Auburn.Mho Is here
at his farm picking apples, received thss
sad news Thursday, of the death of his
brother-i n-law, Mr.. Vickery. OF Bath
Isaac Ring has been in town, visiting
o. r. Townsend and family =.
Rally day will. be observed, Sunday, al
the West Bowwdoin Church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18
. a.BINCOLN..
JEFFERSON.

The annual Harvest Home of the
First Baptist church will be held.
Friday evening. Oct. "a. at Grange
hail.
Mrs. Etha Carroll who has been
listing her father, Henry {. Flagg, re-
turned, Monday, to her home in Rum
ford Falls
Willow Grange held its annual fair
and supper, Friday afternoon and eve
ming, Oct. 10, at Grange hall. There
was a large attendance, including
many from other places and the usual
display of fruit, vegetables and fancy
work. About 1920 was realized from
the supper and the sale of contributed
. articles.
II. E. Flagg of Boston is visiting
his brother, Thurlow Flags, North
Nobleboro. az
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

The Augusta Rural Teachers AS
ISOLATION will meet. at 10 O'Clock this
Saturday forenoon, with Mrs. L. w.
leighton. II South Belfast avenue.
The subject How Can Domestic
Science BE Taught in Our Rural
Schools
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

During the period Oct. to Oct 10,
nearly $4,000 pounds of parcel post
matter were dispatched from the Au-
gusta postoffice. the postage on which
amounted to over $1,000. The number
of pieces dispatched was 20195
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18
At the Rink.

Showing unsupported speed for a
novice, Fred Summerton won the two
mile roller race at the rink, FRIDAY
evening, from Mr.. Wintele of Water
Vile His lead was one lap. Louis
Doutil will meet Summerton. Wintele
and Butler I'M a relay race. next Mon-
day / sft4sHr al ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18
Reports Schooner
Ruth E. Merrill Safe

Portland, Me. oct 17-Capt. Lewis
of the steamer Northland which ar
rived here. tonight, reported having
passed the schooner Ruth e. Merrill
anchored off Chatham. She had lost
her mizzen and maiusais The Merrill
was hound from a coal port for Bos-
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

Miss Edith Gillmor of Port
Clyde, who has been attending the
postmasters convention. is also visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Fred C. Burke of
Winter street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

The big steam shovel which has
been doing the work of excavating on
the east bank of the Kennebec river,
ir~ connection with the construction of
the, new Maine Central Railroad
bridge, was sent Friday afternoon.
with its attendant locomotive and cars
to Wiscasset, where the company has
a fill to make.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18
Grand Circuit
Races Postponed.

Lexington. Ky, oct, flowing to a
heaFE downpour of rain. during the
morning, the trotting races which were
to nave taken place here. today, were
postponed and the four events will be
run off, tomorrow. This was to have
been the final day Of the meeting of
the Kentucky Horsebreeders Associa-
fffO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

Miss Annie Daggett. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick S. Daggett of Win
throp street. who underwent surgical
treatment week ago. for appended
tbs, is reported to be improving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

| Mrs. Delvina Plante. who. on Thurs
day, underwent surgical treatment at
the Augusta General hospital, was re :
ported. Friday afternoon, to be a lit
| tie more comfortable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

The report. Friday. relative to the
condition of James s Mckenney. who
is at the Augusta General hospital, re-
covering from surgical treatment. was
that he was doing well. and it is ex-
pected that he may be able, within a
week or two, to go home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

Mrs. y. r. Folsom has at her home
on Western avenue. a rose bush with
a beautiful full bloom blush rose on
it, something wonderful for this time
| of year. Oct L..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

Charles Conant, formerly employed
in barber shop in Portland. has ac-
cepted a position in the Owls barber
shop. this city. Mr.. Conant will begin
his duties, Saturday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

Mrs. Eatonf Craig ofiicWotlaston,'
Mass, is the guest of her mother.
Mrs. Justin E. Packard of this city,
for few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

Thomas A. James. curator of the
state fish and game museum, passed
Friday at Merrymeeting bay, getting
speciman ducks to set up in the mu-
scum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18
Deer Crashes Through
Window, Providence.

Providence, II. l., oct. IA wild
youne deer wandered out of the woods
into the business Section of the north
end, this afternoon. and became SO
confused that il crashed into q plate
glass window of Il bakery ON North
Main street. After the animal had OK
treated itself it made a mad dash
throash thef OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES .he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

blaine Viles, State land agent, left
Friday, for Eustis, on business con-
nected with the office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Ward have re-
turned to their home on Elm street
after having enjoyed the past week in
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

Jared Bates of this city has recently
purchased of +. f. Blaisdell, the brick
block, corner of Bangor and Myrtle
streets, and will occupy it for a home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

state Auditor Callahan of Lewiston
left, Friday, to pass the weekend a
his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

| Mrs. Julia A. Barker has gone to
! Hardwick, Vermont. to serve the first
+, spiritual union of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

AUGUSTA LOCALS

Is 11Adahee will be held, this tsatur-
| day. evening, in Union hall. lannon's
| Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

Miss Elsis Gssayd @psyton. STREE
let, Friday to be the guest of Mrs
Ella Nickerson of LeEntpDeyes the
Weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-18

Mrs. Charles Penney acknowledges a
check for the Augusta General hospital
from Mrs Percy Hill. -,.,r -..-