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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-10
Eua Within an Foo.

Goldfleld, Nev.-This place now
stands on an equal with Virginia City,
where a miner recently Matched out a
turkey on the warm lower level of one
of the workings. Here in Goldfeld it
is a case of an egg within an egg, and
the discovery was made by Mrs. Will
lam Benton. Mrs. Benton was eating a
hard boiled egg. She bit into it and
he- teeth struck something gritty. She
stopped to investigate and in the cen
ter of the larger egg found perfectly
formed eggshell a trifie larger than a
bean. When broken open the tiny egg
was found with yolk and white, just
the same as if it had been ten times
larger.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-10
UMBRELLAS ARE ANCIENT.
But They Were RidicuIed When They
First Appeared In London.

But They Were RidicuIed When They
First Appeared In London.
Umbrellas were described in early
dictionaries as "a portable penthouse
to carry in persons hand to screen
him from violent rain or heat
Umbrellas appear in the carvings at
PersepoliS. Niebuhr saw great Arab
ian prince returning from mosque. he
and each member of his family having
a large umbrella carried by their side.
Old chinaware shows the Chinese
shaded by umbrellas. They were first
used in this country in Baltimore.
brought from India. in 1872. 1t is said
that the first person who commonly
carried an umbrella in London was the
benevolent Jonas Hanway. who died
in 1886.
John Mcdonald. a London footman,
who wrote his own life. said that he
had "a fine silk umbrella which he
brought from SPAIN" but he could not
with any comfort to himself use it. the
people calling out: "Frenchman. Why
don't you get a coach?" The hackney
coachmen and chairmen were clamor-
ing against their rival. The footman
says he persisted for three months till
they took no further notice of this nov
city. Foreigners began to use theirs
and then the English.-KanSas City
Star
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-10
The Children

This is the age of girder, beam and
rail.
We have forgot some things that once
we knew.
Some books are closed: we read a
different tale.
Brown smoke curls where the virgin
wind once blew.
But year by year when Winter, from
his cave,
Sweeps out and sets his chill upon
the air,
We still bethink US what the Christ
month gave.
And what it brought to US, we tender
fair.
The children are as new as rail
or beam.
More new than last nights snow upon
the street.
And they, and not the rails, are all
our dream:
The rails are but the passage for their
feet.
Our Christmas shall live again in
them,
With all the added Christmas of this
time.
The day of steel, the day of
Bethlehem,
Linked, joyous, bridging far from
cline to cline.
ct US fare out into the eager
l. throng,
And find renewal in the shining eyes,
And catch the treble ecstasy of song,
And drench ourselves in laughter and
surprise.
This is the breath-this is the soul
of things
It shall go on when iron husks are
shed.
The roe, the dove, the biplane, all
have wings.
Let US the children feed, and so be fedI
FRANCIS HILL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-10

NIOWO VI pCOP1C WSlS Ou
the beaches and swimming in the
ocean every day; and so they thought
of novel idea; they would have a
Christmas tree out of doors, and in
They procured very large tree, and
after having set it up III a park in
the center of the town, they decorat-
ed it lavishly with popcorn, tinsel and
all other ornaments that are used for
the purpose. Cotton was strewn free
ly over the branches to initiate snow,
which has never been seen by the
little folks in Hawaii. The decora-
tons complete, and everything in
readiness, the children were all mott
fed of this wonderful tree through
the newspapers, and on Christmas
morning thousands of little ones of
all nationalities represented in these
islands made a picturesque sight,
dressed in the costumes of their par
ents' home country They eagerly
watched Santa Claus as he unties the
dolls and the jump-ropes and jack
knives from the heavily laden
branches and distributed them freely
TO every one. 1t was evident by the
happy little faces that the day was
huge success, and ever since then
this idea has been carried out by the
community, and is called the Mali
him." or strangers Christmas tree
Dorothy M. Hoogs, in st. Nicholas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-10
Diveruinu.

Husband-I'm afraid I'm becoming
cross eyed. my dear Wife-The idea:
Why do you think that? Husband
This thing of trying to look at my in
come and our expenses at the same
time is slowly but surely getting it's
work in.-Chicago News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-10
Strong RESEMBLANCE

Say, Billie said Tommy, do you
believe in Santa CLAUSE"
you bet l do" returned Billie.
tive seen him. l peeked while he
was film my stockin' last year"
What did he look like?" asked
Tommy.
We'll, if pad had a twin brother
I'd ha' thought it was him. said
Billie.-Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-10
Falkland Islands.

There is an entire absence of all
forms of tuberculosis. malignant dis
eases, rheumatic fever and infectious
diseases in the Falkland islands.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-10
Quite Original.

What are you going to give your
darling little brother for Christmas?"
the Sunday school superintendent
asked Eddie on the Sunday before
Christmas.
"Oh | don't know" answered Ed
die, thrusting his hands in his first
pockets. Last year l gave him the
measles"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-10
Heartbeats

The heart Of "A standing man beats
eighty-one times minute. OF a sitting
one Seventy-ome times. When the man
is lying down its beats are reduced to
siXty-six per minute.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-10

2 I1IO<1L J0dI d6O d IuIu-
Der of tourists who were
spending the winter months
in Honolulu wanted to Gel
citrate Christmas in some
way. They could hardly
realize that it was the win
try season, as the trees and
grass were green, and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-10

"MALIHlNI" CHRISTMAS TREE
How Americans in Honolulu Intro
duced YuIetide Festivities Which
Are Now Observed Annually.

Sp%%YMa4- EvERAL years ago a num-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-10

Miss Passaye-I don't get as much
in my stocking as | used to. Is it be
cause | am older?
Miss Pertly-No; l think it's be-
cause you are thinner. Age has moth
ing to do with it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16
Mr.. WALKER SERIOUSLY
ILL At macon HOME
Took Poison by Mistake at
Night

Mr.. B. Sanders Walker, a prominent
business man of Macon and well known
In Americas, was in very critical
condition there yesterday as the re-
suit of having taken a dose of poison
by mistake in place of a headache
tablet upon his dresser.
Mr.. Walker had headache the night
before, and arose in the darkness of
the room to get the headache table.
but took the other instead. Telegrams
sent yesterday to his sister, Mrs.
Frank P. Harold, and his mother. Mrs
B. S. Walker, who was here upon a
visit, stated that Mr.. Walkers condi-
ton was regarded as very serious. if
not critical.
Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Harold left
Immediately for Macon. Mr.. Walker
is highly esteemed in commercial and
social circles in Macon, and friends
here, as elsewhere, will hope for his
recovery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16
NO EVIDENCE AGAINST
The NEGROES ARRESTED
By Private Detectives in the
Ray Case

There was not one bit of evidence
against the negroes arrested by pri-
vate detectives here, who charged COM
plicity in the burning of the Ray
barn." said an officer in the sheriff's
office at the county courthouse yester-
day.
1T is no surprise at all the the al
legged suspects have been released, as
there was no reason in the beginning
for them to be arrested Local Off
GERS had considered the cases of these
negroes long before the detectives ar
rived, and had given them a clean bill
of health, as had Mr.. Ray himself"
According to the statement made by
this officer yesterday, not only has no
evidence been obtained against the
suspects arrested, but not even has
any clue been obtained relative to any
guilty party connected with the crime.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16
WOMAN'S MISSIONARY
UNION HOLDS MEETING

st. Louis, May 15.-The convention
of the Woman's Missionary union, an
auxiliary of the Southern Baptist con-
vention, met today. The morning ses-
sion was devoted to the address of the
president and to the report of the cor
responding secretary. The Southern
Baptist convention considered mis-
sionary reports.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Mrs. Julia Moran, of Selma, Ala, ar
rived last night, and will be the guest
for few days of her sen, Mr.. R. y.
Moran, at his home on Lee street. This
is Mrs. Moran's first visit to South
Georgia, where her son has long been
a resident, and it is not altogether i'm
probable that she will decide to re-
move here to reside permanently n
the near future
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16
Special Notice.

There is special ordinance pro-
hibiting the entrance of automobiles
into Oakgrove cemetery, with penalty
attached for all violators of said ordi-
nance. Auto owners will please refrain
from driving cars into the cemetery.
By order of cemetery committee of
council. H. B. MASHBURN,
Chairman,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

DR.. and Mrs J. F. Lunsford and Miss
Lunsford, of Preston, were among the
visitors who spent Thursday shopping
in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Mr.. Richard F. Sans, of Atlanta, was
the guest here yesterday of his mother.
Mrs. c. P. Sans, at her residence on
Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Mr. Scion Drukenmiller, of Atlanta,
is the guest here of his brother, Mr.
Donald Drukenmiller, at his home on
Jackson avenue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Sheet Music Toe and I5c per copy.
Bell, the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Miss Rosa Christie, of Smithville,
was the guest of friends while spend
ing Thursday here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Miss Martha Wheatley will exhibit
the work of her art class Saturday af-
ternoon from 8 to 7, at Miss Bells stu
do The public are cordially invited.
15-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Mrs. Lucius McCleskey leaves to.
day for Macon, where she will be the
Srest of Miss Frances Stevens for
several days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Mrs, z. S. Childers is spending a
few days with friends in Macon, hav
ing left Thursday for that city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Chas. Ansley, Jr., left yesterday
morning for Colorado Springs, in re-
sponse to a telegram requesting his
immediate acceptance of the situation
rendered him by THE Evening Tele-
graph" of that city, for the summer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Mr.. Frank Simmons is spending
day or two in Americas, formerly his
home, having arrived Thursday from
Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Mr.. j. F. Souter, of Preston, was
in the city Thursday upon legal bust
ness of Importance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

New lot Children's ROmpers, Just in ;
great value, soc. Warlick Bros. Co.
15-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Mr. H. G. Bastow was among the
several Maconians spending Thursday
in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Holidays Book Store sells the bes
Porch Screens made. 29-t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Mrs John R. Hudson has been i'll for
three days at her home on Lee street,
to the regret other many friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Mr.. Dan Harvard, of Thomasvlle,
was among the visitors spending
Thursday in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

SILK PetticOats today $500 at Pink
stOn's, Under the Windsor. 1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Mr.. ]. T. Killen returned to Macon
Thursday, after brief visit to rela-
tives in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Damaged mirrors resilvered at Alli-
son Furniture Co. Work guaranteed.
24-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Miss Emily Binion is i'll at her home
on Church street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16
Those Who Come and Go F.:


Special prices on Diamond rings. s.
A. Daniels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Mr.. w. c. Danor came up Thursday
from Colquitt, Ca, having business in
Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

FOR RENT-New Groom bungalow;
modern conveniences; close in Phone
AS. N. S. Evans. lift
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Mr.. T. L. Bell was called to Colum.
bus yesterday by the death of his rel.
ative, Mr.. o. P. Wallis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Silk PetticOats today $500 at Pink.
stOn's, Under the Windsor. II
Mr.. Frank j. Payne returned yes
terday from a business trip of sew
eral days to Valdosta.
Mr.. w. NJ. Case and family will be
at home after today at the residence Of
Mr.. John W. SILVER on Lee street,
where they will have apartments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

Mr.. w. Hollingsworth, of Atlanta,
was among the several visitors spend
ing Thursday here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

New lot of Balkan BlOuses and MILDLY
BIOuses Just received; special values AT
Soc and $1.25. Warlick Bros. Co. 15-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16
w ant Ads

FOR SALE-COlege street residence
or the late Chas. NJ. WheatIey, ESQ.,, is
in our hands with positive instructions
to sell at once, including adjacent va
cant lots, if desired. Apply to Geo. D.
Wheatley, or p. B. WilIifOrd. 11.tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

FOR SALE-Remington typewriter;
cheap for cash; good condition. Box
l45. 14-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

BE SURE AND TRY our Everwear
Silk Hose; if not satisfied will replace
them. w. j. Josey. 14-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

FOR RENT - Three connecting
rooms with bath. Apply at 304 Lee
street. Phone AL. ATT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

WANTED--Some one to buy a Ba-
by Maxwell in first class condition;
cheap. McBath Electric Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

HAVE YOU TRIED Rembert's pure
food ice cream?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16
AMERI-COLA is a food drink; deli
ciOus and Strengthening. If

BUG DESTROYER-In Powder,
Mite Snuff. Rembert's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

We have for sale, on easy
terms, the two new Bunga-
lows OfHOoks & Andrews on
West Glessner St. Gust off
Lee) These homes are mod
ern in every respect. Built
and finished with an eye to
convenience andcOmfOrt. We
have these two houses. for
sale at the most attractive
prices and terms that was ever
offered in houses of this class
in Americas.
Take advantage of the op-
portunity and buy one of
these Bungalows in the grow
ing section OF the city, and
let the other fellow paw you
a profit for your good judy
ment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-16

a resident, and it is not altogether i'm
move here to reside permanently n
the near future
Holidays Book Store sells the best
Porch Screens made. 29-tf
Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Lunsford and Miss
! Lunsford, of Preston, were among the
visitors who spent Thursday shopping
in Americas.
Mr.. Scion Drukenmiller, of Atlanta,
| is the guest here of his brother, Mr.
Donald Drukenmiller, at his home on
Jackson avenue.
New lot Children's ROmpers, Just in;
great value, soc. Warlick Bros. Co.
15-2t
Mr. Dan Harvard, of Thomasville,
was among the visitors spending
Thursday in the city.
Mr.. J. F. Souter, of Preston, was
in the city Thursday upon legal bust
ness of Importance.
SILK PetticOats today $500 at Pink
stOn'S, Under the Windsor. 1t
Miss Emily Binion is i'll at her home
on Church street.
Mr.. Frank Simmons is spending
day or two in Americas, formerly his
home, having arrived Thursday from
Atlanta.
Damaged mirrors resilvered at Alli-
son Furniture Co. Work guaranteed.
24-tf
Mrs, z. S. Childers is spending
few days with friends in Macon, hav-
ing left Thursday for that city.
Miss Rosa Christie, of Smithville,
was the guest of friends while spend
ing Thursday here.
Mr. H G. Bastow was among the
several Maconians spending Thursday
in Americas
Miss Martha Wheatley will exhibit
the work of her art class Saturday af-
ternoon from to I, at Miss Bells stu
dio. The public are cordially invited.
15-2t
Mrs. John R. Hudson has been i'll for
three days at her home on Lee street.
to the regret fiber many friends.
Mr.. ]. T. Killen returned to Macon
Thursday, after brief visit to rela-
tives in the city.
Mr. w. C. Danor came up Thursday
from Colquitt, Ca, having business in
Americas.
New lot of Balkan BlOuses and MILDLY
BIOuses Just received; special values at
CSC and $1.25. Warlick Bros. Co. 15.2t
Mr.. w. Hollingsworth, of Atlanta,
was among the several visitors spend
ing Thursday here
Mr. T. L. Bell was called to Colum-
bus yesterday by the death of his rel
alive, Mr. o. p Wallis.
Chas. Ansley, Jr, left yesterday
morning for Colorado Springs, in re-
sponse to a telegram requesting his
immediate acceptance of the situation
rendered him by The Evening Tele-
graph" of that city, for the summer.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-05-15
MORRIS BROS. TO ACCEPT
NSO@A
,ulNcY oFEE

w. J. Morris, superintendent OF
the Mexico plant of the International
Shoe Co., Frank Morris, superintend
ent of the Kirksville plant of tn
same firm, and e. T. andChas. l. Nor
ris, OF this city, have resigned thet
positions and have practically accept
ed the offer Of $50, 900 factory from
the Commercial Club Of Quincy. Ill.
in which they will manufacture men
weIts, the entire output Of the plan
having been already contracted TO
by the Selz-Schwab Shoe Co, o
Chicago.
II regret to leave Mexico very
much" said w. j. Morris, Tuesday
IN have grown to look upon this city
as home and have many warm friend
here. / don't think there is any prob
ability OF the Mexico factory being
enlarged soon. At present, because
of a shortage of help. we send a
part of our goods to st. Louis to be
worked on and then they are return
cd here to be finishd. We figure tha
labout $4,000 worth Of work is ship
lped to the city daily during the rush.
The Morris Brothers are among ou
most active citizens and progressive
along all lines. The news Of thei
departure will be received by all wht
know them with much regret. The!
are expert men in their line and thei
places will be hard to fill. The Led
, ger joins the people of Mexico IL
wishing them much success in thei
new, home
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-05-15
HEDGES MUST BE TRIMMED.

PROPERTY owners who neglect
their hedges until they become a
nuisance to the travelling public will
be interested in knowing that furthe
neglect is likely to bring upon them
a fine Of not less than $500 nor
more than $4,000 for each offence.
A law passed by the recent legisla-
ture provides that any person own
Ing hedge fence or property en-
closed by such a fence along any pub
lie road or highway in this state
must trim the same to height Of
not more than five feet once each
year. As soon as notified in writing
by three or more property owners oi
his district that this law is being vi
olated road overseer must notify
the prosecuting attorney now present
him a copy OF the notice. 1t will
then become the duty of the prose
cutting attorney to begin action
against the offender unless he com
plies with the law within thirty
days. Neglected hedges soon become
a nuisance TO the travelling public
and this law will be generally appre
clated.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-05-15
puHl ic SCHOOL NEWS.

The Firsr consolidated School DIS
trict foImed under the new law was
voted in Nyaconda Ttwnship, Clark
County. on April %. There were S.
votes for consolidation and 49
against
The Fourth Annual meeting of the
County Superintendents convened at
jefferson City Monday. Governor Ma
jors will deliver the opening address.
Many noted educators are on the
program. The new school laws and
other educational matter will be
fully discussed The meeting will
continue all week.
Miss Bessie Watson who is fin
ishing the winter term Of school in
the Hickory Grove District, has been
employed to teach the next fall and
winter term at $50 per month. The
Hickory Grove people expect to
have their school approved during
the next term.
Miss Alma Brown who taught the
Erisman school last term has beer
employed to teach the Eureka schoo
the coming term at $50.
The following schools have employ
ed teachers.
Prairie Hill-Miss Ethel Smith.
Elm Bend--Della Talbot.
i Liberty--Russell Shut.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-05-15
MEXICO SCHOOLS WILL HAVE
FINE IMPROVEMENTS.

The Mexico Public Schools will
make great strides in 1918. Besides
the new school building and improve
ments many innovations in the cours-
es and equipment will increase their
efficiency. Miss Archie Cook, who
was was the manual training in
structor this year, will have charge
of the Domestic Science department,
spending her entire time on this
work. There will be a cooking room
fitting room and sewing room and In
the latter, according to Superintend
ent of Schools Pryor the graduating
class OF 1914 will make their own
dresses. Miss Cook will spend the
summer studying Domestic Science
in Columbia University, New York.
The teachers training course will b
another feature of the high schoo
curriculum. The completion of thu
third floor of Mcmillan High Schoo
will not only add a large auditorium
but number Of class rooms.
Drinking fountains will be placed
in all Of the schools and the danger
GUS tin cup eliminated. More teach
ers than ever in the history Of tn
Mexico schools will attend trail
ing schools this summer to increas
their efficiency as teachers. Thi
tends greatly to raise our standard c
scholarship.