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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18

DR. J. R. Statham, one of the city's
best known surgeons, has written 4
letter to The Times-Recorder, in
which he urges the people of the city
to contribute to the Hospital literally
and Immediately, so that the construc-
ton of the new building may not be
delayed any longer. The letter from
DR.. Statham is as follows:
Our hospital is no longer an eXper-
iment thanks to the untiring efforts Of
the ladies. There is no reason at all
that Americus should not have, not
only A hospital, but one of the neatsst,
most modern and thoroughly equip
ned hospitals in Georgia, 1t should
he the pride of every one in Americus
and Sumter county to see to it that
these ladies shall have just what they
have labored so long for.
Our nurses are scarcely equaled in
ability in any hospital in Georgia and
thew are surpassed by none. l can
NOT saw too much for them. There 3
M reason why our people cannot get
&c goood service for a small fee ut
home. as they can get anywhere for
double the amount and they will take
advantage of it, if you will but pre-
pare for them
want to suggest that every one
who wants to see our town and county
stand first join us in the building al
once Of first class hospital. am
unable to do what / earnestly desire
70 do in the construction of the need
ed building, but with my little will dO
NV best. suggest that you send your
name and amount you will give, be II
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
A HOT WAVE
Sweeps over
Middle west
MANY DEATHS REPORTED
Mercury Soaring in Indiana,
Illinois and Ohio

Indianapolis, June 17.-All of Indiana
suffered today from the effects of the
hottest weather of the year. In In
dianapolis the mercury reached 1O3 on
the street level and SO in the govern
ment thermometer 1t was the hottest
June day here for twenty-one years.
At Logansport a rise of 2S degrees to
100 caused much suffering. The ice
there was exhausted early in the day
At Marion it was the hottest day II
three years, the mercury reaching 100.
At Terre Haute it was the hottest
June day since the government wealth
er bureau was established there, the
thermometer registering 80 degrees.
Two deaths from heat prostration oc-
Cured in the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
SAVANNAH WOMAN KILLS
DOCTOR IN HIS OFFICE
As BrinklGy Falls Mrs. WhiS-
nant Takes Own Life

savannah Ga, June 17.-Dr Guy
O. Brinkley, a prominent young ply
sician of this city, was killed this at
ternoon by Mrs. Eugene II. Whisnant,
formerly Miss Kate Kittles, who then
turned her wapon, a 80 Colt automatic
revolver, on herself, falling dead across
the dead body of Dr.. Brinkley with a
bullet in her brain.
The young woman, who was a wild
ow, went to the office of Dr.. Brinkley
accompanied by woman companion,
whose name has not been ascertained
Mrs Whisnaunt and the doctor went
into the private office and the other
woman remained in the outer Office,
leaving hastily when the shooting be-
gan few minutes after Dr. Brinkley
and Mrs. Whisnant entered the Office,
the firing began and the door opened
and DR.. Brinkley rushed out followed
by Mrs. Whisnant, who was steadily
fl ring upon him.
DR.. Brinkley called to a maid SER
want to get the police and the woman
ran for help. Meantime, Mrs. Wh,r-
nant pursued the doctor to the porch
and back into the office, firing upon
him all the time Her sixth shot en-
tered the physicians heart, causing
death. Without a moments delay
the woman turned the weapon upon
herself and fired a bullet into her
temple, causing instant death.
DR.. Brinkley was, Virginian, COM
ing to Savannah from Suffolk several
years ago. He was unmarried AMI
prominent in business and social cir
cles here
His slayer was about 27 or % years
old, slim, with dark brown eyes and
hair. She was married to Whisnant
in Charlotte N. c., in 1906, while he
was i'll with typhoid fever, from which
he afterward died Since then she
has made her home with her mother
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
v. c. 7. j. MEETING At
FIRST BAPTIST TODAY
Meeting Has Been Called for
This Afternoon

A meeting of the members of the
local organization of the Women's s
Christian Temperance Union has been
called for this afternoon at the First
Baptist Church. The meeting will be
held at 4:30 O'Clock.
Matters of Importance to the organ
ization are to be considered at the
meeting to-day so that every member
who can attend is urged to do so
Among other things arrangements IS
must be completed for the appearance
here tomorrow evening of Mrs
Mary Harris Armour who will deliver
2 temperance address.
The coming of Mrs Armor will
be greeted with enthusiasm by the
members of the order here, who have
been making preparations to give this
we'll known. lecturer a cordial recep-
ton. Mrs. Armor is well known and
will be heard by large crowd OF
people.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
LARGE FAMILY REUNION
HERE FRIDAY EVENING
Well Known Families Will
Assemble

A family reunion which will assem-
bic dozen or more of the wellknow1
families of Americus and of the.
county will be held Friday at Pros
pect Park here, and the occasion is
anticipated with great deal of pleas
ure. The reunion is that of the i'm
mediate family and relations of the
late DR.. j C. Park, of Sumter, and in
cludes besides Mrs Park, represen-
tatives of the families of Mr.. D. C.
Jones, w. p Persons, w p Wallis,
7. l.. Bell, Henry Howard, Mrs. u.
S, Lockett, Mrs. William Sanborn, Mr.
John Sims, Mr.. e. J. McMath and
many others. The family reunion
will assemble probably a hundred pa1-
pie, and the accession will prove ia
enjoyable one for all of them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
HEAT WAVE
HIT CITY YESTERDAY
Mercury Again Shot Up to 1O3 Mark, Which is Equal
to the Hottest of the Year-No Indications of
Cooler Weather Offered to PeISpiring Population.

A pronounced heat wave, part of the
exceptionally hot weather that has a
good part of the country in its grip,
hit Americus yesterday with full
force, the mercury here at the wealth
er station having registered 103 as a
maximum temperature in the early az
ternoon.
This is equal to the hottest weather
of the year, as only one time hitherto
has the mercury gone up to the 103-
notch, that point having been reached
once in the late lamented merry
month of May. Yesterdays tempera
ture was considerably above that of
the previous day, which was 80. AS
Sunday was also hot day, the tLTec
hot da,s in succession have given a
pronounced heat wave here.
AS if ashamed of half-hearted efforts
in the way of sunshine last week, OH
Sol unlimbered his red-hot variety yes
terday and put some sizzlers over Oh
the perspiring population. 1t was Il
case where anybody who felt the
sun would have given. a unanimous
vote that Old Sol had come back
strong and was about to put the pop .
lation out of the game.
The amount of the sunshine lasy
week, if a record of it were available
wound show a very small amount ih
comparison with this week, when ev-
cry day so far has been as clear as a
bell and as hot as-well, very hot, in.
deed. And the heat wave isn't over
according to the weather prediction.
There is more of it to come over tie
entire country is spread a blanket oi
hot air-the real yariety-which is
keeping people everywhere swelter-
ing, while a few have succumbed to
the heat
Though no immediate relief is prom
ised from the heat, it is very likely, az
cording to the long distance forecast
f,om Washington for the week, that
the last few days of the week will wit
ness cooler weather. That is what 1
desired here. For with red-hot base
ball games, too, its extremely warn
here. Whew!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
Five Deaths in Chicago

Chicago, June 17.-Records of the
local Weather Bureau for hot weather
in June were equalled today when at
D. m, the mercury in the COMPARE
lively" cool observatory tower regis
tered SO degrees. There was one day
in June, 1872, and two in June, 1911
when the heat was as intense
Five deaths today were attributed tc
the weather and there were numerous
prostrations.
The county board scheduled mee..
ing to discuss plan to furnish free
ice to the poor, The health department
reported a sharp increase in the i'll.
ness among infants.
Live stock in transit suffered in
tensely. At the stock yards dozens CT
porkers were taken from many con
signments and in some instances near.
ly every hog was dead.
A drop of 2S degrees in temperature
brought relief to this city tonight af-
ter what was, with one exception, tn,
hottest day in June on record here
The maximum temperature of the
day was 9S.4 at 8 p. m. The hottest
June day recorded by the loua'
Weather Bureau was June g. 1911
when 9S.5 was recorded.
The wind shifted shortly after
o'clock and by the temperature hat
dropped to "a degrees. Within half az
hour the wind shifted again, however
and by 7 o'clock 80 degrees again was
recorded. At o'clock the wind shifted
into the north and the mercury drop.
ped to 70 degrees.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
CAPTAIN COBB WILL
ATTEND CONVENTION
Of County Officers at Mil
len

Captain John A Cobb of the court os
ordinary of Sumter, has gone to Mil
len, where he will attend the annual
convention of county officers of Geo.
gia, which assemblies there this mora
ing. The membership of this body in
cludes the ordinaries. sheriffs, clerks
of court and other county officials, an
the meetings annually are of interest.
From Millen Judge Cobb will go -
Savannah upon a business mission,
and later to Brunswick, where he wid
be in consultation with the local com,-
mittee regarding the forthcoming an
nual meeting of the Georgia division.
United Confederate Veterans, which
will assemble in that city in July.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
ANGLERS OUT AFTER
FLINT RIVER CARP
Some Fine Sport is Expected
By Them

A quartette of able fishermen have
gone from Americus to Flint river
where, as guests of Mr.. James Murray
at his home near Murrays ferry they
will angle for the fine carp which now
fill the waters of the Flint. The party
includes Messrs Gordon Statham, E
C. Parker, Leonard Parker, Jr, AMI
Harris Council.
A motor boat is at their command
and the chase after the carp will be
over miles of water. The carp in tbs
Flint are numerous and large, several
caught this season having weighe /
flom fifteen to twenty-five pounds
and are as game fish as are found in
inland waters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
YOUNG PLAYERS WILL
have Big AUDIENCE
Seat Sale Has Been Most
Encouraging

Indications from the seat sale of the
amateur play to be presented here
Thursday evening show that a large
crowd will be in attendance. The seat
sale thus far has been good, but it is
hoped that it will be still better.
The seat sale is now on at Murray
& Hooks Pharamcy, and every one who
wishes to attend is urged to secure
seats as soon as possible. The box
seats are 81 90 each, and the remainder
Ct the seats on the lower floor sell for
rs cents each Seats for the balcony
are 2J cents each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
TOO MUCH CELLARS CAUSED
LOSS OF The SECOND GAME
HetY SOuthpaW Held Locals flitGSS When Hits Meant
RunS-Gamp Was Well Played One, Attended by
Unusually Large Crowd Of Loyal Fans

Too much cellars spelled defeat for
the locals yesterday afternoon in the
second game of the series with VAL
dosta. The hefty southpaw, who form
erly made collegiate swatsmen saw the
ozone when he twirled for Mercer, was
in fine fettle yesterday, holding the
locals hitless when hits meant runs.
Fucich, who tried out on the mound
for the locals in his first game here,
pitched very good ball, but he was not
in the class with Cellars yesterday,
Fucich lacks all the fire and vim that
makes cellars notable as slabman.
Though only eight hits were garnered
from the new twirlers delivery, these
hits netted Valdosta enough runs 70
cinch the game. cellars surrendered
only five hits, which he kept well scat
tered
Several times the locals would get
men on bases, but the necessary hit
was not forthcoming. Only one time
were the locals able to get a runner
across the home plate. which saved
them from a shut-out This was in the
seventh, when Thomas, new player,
who performed in the outfield yester-
day. walked Dacey hit to Leininger
out at first. Manchester doubled past
third scoring Thomas. Fucich famed
Bowen flied out to Van Landingham
This ended the short and simple an
nails of the run-getting of the locals
Yaldosta drew first blood in the first
when they hit Fucich hard enough t.
push a runner across the rubber. Two
more runs we're scored by them in the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
CONDITION OF Mr.. WADE
IS NOW MUCH BETTER
HOPE is Entertained for His
Recovery

Information Tuesday from the home
of Mr.. Thomas j. Wade regarding his
condition. was more assuring than
within the past week and was to the
effect that his condition is now greatly
improved, and strong hope of his re-
covery entertained. During several
weeks Mr. Wade has suffered from an
inflamed limb, which threatened blood
poisoning, and considerable appre-
hension regarding his recovery was en-
tertained.
The inflammation resulted from a
severe scratch received in alighting
from his buggy, and to which but lit
tie Importance was attached at the
time. MIR Wade Is one OF Sumter's
well-known citizens, residing at
Leslie,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
BOARD Of TRADE HELD
Meeting LAST night
Another Meeting is Called
Monday Next

The Board of Trade met last night,
pursuant to the call of President c.
j. Clark, and the attendance was graf
flying, eyidencing as it did the inter
est of members the affairs of the or
ganization. Several matters of inn
portance were discussed, and adjourn
ment taken until Monday afternoon
next at $50 O'Clock, when another
meeting will be held and plans formu-
lated for the vigorous prosecution O.
work that has been mapped out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
COLUMBUS, OHIO and
indianapolis, ARE IN
GRIP OF HEAT WAVE
100 Degrees at Columbus.

Columbus, Ohio, June 17.-One dea1h
and three prostrations traceable 10
the extreme heat, were reported today
il Columbus. The mercury in the
government thermometer at the streee
level reached 100 degrees at 2 o'clocS
this afternoon. All records for Juna
of this date were broken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
Six Deaths in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, June 17.-Six deaths
and numerous prostrations occurred
here today as the result of the ex-
cessive heat. The temperature reach
ed within a fraction of 90 degrees, the
highest point in two years. Tonight
thunderstorm caused It to fall 15
degrees in five minutes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
Hottest Yet in New York

New York, June 17.-Today was tn
hottest day of the year in New Yorl
city There were a large number oI
heat prostrations, but no fatalities
The mercury reached a maximum q,
81 degrees. Thermometers at tn,
street levels recorded as high as 10z
degrees. The temperature had drop.
ped IL degrees tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
Three Deaths in Cincinnati

Cincinnati, June 17.-Three mon
were killed and twenty-five prostrG.-
ed, one seriously, by the heat today
The maximum on the government
thermometer was 95 degrees in the
afternoon. The government kiosk on
the street level showed 104 No abate-
.ment of the heat was shown tonight
and the parks and Fairgrounds were
|crowded with sleepers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
PAYS SPL LENDID TRIBUTE
TO HOSPITAL AND NURSES
DR. R. Statham Writes Letter to The Times Recorder,
Urging Liberal and Enthusiastic Support of Plan
to Build New Hospital Immediately

much or small, to the Times
and they will enter your names and
amount in the paper. By this you will
he able to see daily what progress is
being made. Join us at once, and lei
us begin on our new hospital. l will
begin this with my small amount Of
$1OO. ]. R. STATHAM.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
One Death In Detroit

Detroit, June 17-One death from
heat prostration occurred here to-day,
The government thermometer at the
street level registered l04 degrees at 2
o'clock this afternoon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-18
los at Evansville. Ind

Evansville, Ind. June 17-TodaY
was the hottest day of the year. Street
thermometers registered lOS at noon>
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-21
RECALLS
BESSIE NJ COY
Richard Harding Davis Wife
Unable to Resist Lure Of the
FOOtIights.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2O.-When Bessie
Mccoy the "Yama Yama girl" became
the bride of Richard Harding Davis last
July she was quite positive she would
never return to the stage. but today she
admitted that the call Of the footlights
had proved too strong to be resisted.
Il most certainly intend to return to
the stage" said Mrs. Davis over the tel
ephOne from her husbands home at
Mount KisCO, \. Y. Il have not COM
pleted any arrangements as yet, but in
all probability l will resume my work
under the direction of c. B. Dillingham;,
my OLD manager | expect to work for
only short seasons"
Mr.. Davis declared that it was
against his wishes that Mrs. Davis was
returning
Mrs. Davis laughed at her husbands
objections. She confessed that she was
very, very happy and loved her hus-
band devOtedly, but she insisted that
she could not overcome the desire to
return to the stage.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-21
PASSENGERS BATTLE
FIRE ON STEAMSHIP
IN GALE IN MIDOCEAN

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. pa thrill
ing story of fire at sea during a hur-
ricane while So persons faced death for
nearly ten hours, was told here today
by passengers of the steamer Cartha
genian, which reached this port after a
24day voyage from Glasgow.
On January :, while the vessel was
in mid-ocean and while she was being
buffeted by a 70-mile gale. fire broke
out in hold No ?. The crew worked
herocially in a binding snoNstorm but
the fire continued to make Roadway.
and finally Captain McKilIeh appealed
to passengers Men and women re-
sponded, working at the pumps until
the fire was controlled. III the mean
time the liner Lumindia had heard the
wireless distress call of the Carthage
MAN and came within hafIing distance.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-21
ATLANTA CHILDREN
ASKED TO JOIN MOVE
TO PROTECT BIRDS.

Atlanta school children, through their
parents and teachers, have been asked
to join in a movement to induce sena-
tors and representatives from Georgia
to support a measure now before con-
gress providing for the placing of all
migratory birds under the protection of
the Federal government. The move
ment was started in response to an APP
peal issued from New York by John
Burroughs and Ernest Thompson
Seton. widely known naturalists.
In the joint appeal to the people of
the United States they urge the sup
port Of the measure now before con-
gress, in behalf of our native birds,
many species of which, they say, are in
danger of determination. Attention is
called to the great aid given the farm
ers by the various birds which eat so
many harmful insects, which are cost
ing the farmers millions of dollars by
their devastation of crops.
The appeal closes with an earnest
plea that the children, their parents
and teachers, and all others whom they
can interest in this vital question, for
ward petitions to the senators and con-
gressmen, urging their support of the
bill for the protection of the whole
feathered tribe
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-21
Basket Ball and
Dance Draw
Society

The series Of weekly affairs a the
Atlanta Athletic club are proving very
popular for the younger set. A game of
basket ball is followed by informal
dancing. interest being lent also by
the appointment Of sponsors for the
visiting and local teams among the
popular young women Of the city. AS
the basket ball team from the Cniver-
sity of Georgia was the opponent Of the
Athletic club team Saturday evening
the game and dance were unusually
interesting. Georgia is as popular here
as any local college and has as large
following Miss Marjorie Brown was
the sponsor for Georgia Saturday
evening, and Miss Alice May Freeman
for the Athletic club.
Among those present at the game
and dance were Misses Katherine Rich
ardson and her guest Margaret Cock
ran, of Summerville, Md; Emily Cas-
sin and her guest, Eta Putnam. Of
Marietta; Clifford West, Nora Belle
Rosser Frances Connally, Edith Dun
son, Elizabeth Dunson, Mary Hines,
Marion Goldsmith, Antoinette Kirkpat
rick, Nancy Prince, Sallie Cobb john
son, Julia Meador, Caroline Muse, En-
ma Kate Amorous, Adeline Thomas,
Emily Winship, Laura Cowles, Louise
Ripley, Jeanette Lowndes, Louise Ri
ley, Ruth Stallings and Margaret Hav-
erty, and Messrs. Bockover Toy, Ed
ward Garrett, Prince Webster, Nat
Thornton, Hughes Roberts, L. F. Mont
gomery, Frank Spratling, Julian Thorn
as, w. F.. Harrington, Elwyn Tomlin-
son, Dugas McClesky, Walton Harper,
Lee Hardin, Lauren Foreman, Boyce
Worthy, Charles Carter, Stokes Conner
J. v. Pierson, G. r. Moore, Ellis White
ley, Henry Kuhrt, Frank Martin, VIM
berly Peters Dozier Lowndes, Moutrie
Hit, Halsey McGovern, Leo Spencer
Francis Clarke and Ben Daniel
Mr.. and Mrs Valdemar GUIDE, Mr.
and Mrs Charles Weary Rainwater Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Thiesen and Mr.. and
Mrs. PRESLEY Yates were chaperons.