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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-25
AMER!CUS women CONDEMN
XMAS "CHEER" FROM JACKSONVILLE
In Communication to The Times Recorder Mrs. Thomas
Calls Attention to the Fact That the Mails Are
Being Flooded With Whiskey Circulars. Cites
Kennedy Case As Example of What Jacksonville
Cheer" viii DO

Editor Times-Recorder: Just a;
this season especially. the mails ara
flooded with letters from liquor firms
in Jacksonville and other places un
fortunate enough to have thu Sc head
quarters OF vice in their midst, all If
the letters promising extra pints 0!
mellow liquor with $500 orders rep,
resenting two gallons of whiskey."
Reputable citizens are annoyed by
these letters from headquarters of this
disreputable business which promises
so much Xmas cheer" to "its pa
rons," as they take from their families
their much-needed dollars and send
to them Let us examine for a mo-
ment the kind Of cheer" that is 50
freely promised in these liquor bulle-
tins The writer saw a good illustra-
ton of it in south Georgia town in
recent years.
1t was Xmas Eve, and wagon WAS
seen going out of the town on to a
country road. On the seat was lit
tie boy, five or six years of age, who
was driving the neglected-lookine
mule. At first there seemed to be ne
other occupant of the wagon, but Z
closer inspection revealed the drunk
en- figure of his father lying full
length in his wagon. BY his side sat
a jug of liquor whach would probably
last long enough to keep him intoX,
Gated during the few days of Xmas
1t was no doubt one of the jugs which
came in answer to this "enticing' call
OF the Xmas liquor advertisement, OF
was purchased from a blind tiger,
which also deals in stuff which comes
from these same cities, but no doubt
was sent out by them "for private COZ
sumption only" The Xmas cheer
which was carried to that home was a
drunken father, heartbrok IN mother
who must look at her little children
while they received curses and blows
from that Intoxicated father. Nc
Xmas cheer for them, and no Santa
Claus" for the money has all gone to
these Jacksonville firms who do not
take time in the rush of Xmas
trade" to put in a toy or two for thI
little children, whose money they have
received.
Down in south Georgia town just
about three weeks ago father whc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-25
COL. PERRY OF
GOVERNORS STAFF
TO GET MARRIED

Atlanta, Nov. 24.-Col. Jesse Perry :;
friends are congratulating him today
oil winning a charming finance, in
the person of Miss Harriet Mason.
of Layonia, Ca, and are slightly hint
ing that perhaps his resplindid gold
braid and lace, which make him sucn
dashing member of the governor :
military staff, had something to do
with his success.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-25
women wage WAR
ON EGG DEALERS
CHICAGO CLUB LADIES WILL En-
DEAVOR TO BEAT PRICE DOWN
TO Is CENTS

Chicago, Nov 24.-In an effort to
reduce the price of eggs members of
the Chicago Clean Food club have be-
gun a two weeks boycott on the egg
dealers. The crusade was ordered
yesterday by vote of the club. Eggs
are selling here for Az cents a dozen.
The club is attempting to beat the
price down to Is cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-25

Top, Mrs. Willard ID. Straight; bot.
tom, Mrs. Finley j. Shepard, formerly
Miss Helen Gould.
Mrs. Willard D. Straight, daughte"
of the late William C. Whitney, anil
wife of the man who has had much TO
do with financial matters in China
for ]. P. Morgan & Co., and the
American bankers, who have taken
part in Chinese loans, and Mrs Fin
Ley ]. Shepard, who was Miss Hele.
Gould till year ago, have given
more than a half million dollars ]
the campaign for a $4,000,OO0 fund fos
the Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation and the Young Mems Christian
Association.
In fact, they, with John D. Rocka-
Teller and Miss Grace Dodge, head
the list of large givers. These fous'
persons in all gave as follows:
Mrs. Straight 100000; Mrs. Shepard
$250,OO0; Miss Dodge, $3.50 900; Mr..
Rockefeller, $350,O00.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
MoReAN's MEN WILL MEET.
oiympian Springs Will be Scene of
Reunion of Veterans this Year
September Sd and 4th.

Lexington, Ky.-The annual meeting
of Morgan's mes will be held at Olym-
plan Springs on September 8 and A.,
and preparations have been completed
for the big event. 1t is expected thai
at least two hundred veterans of the
command and probably more will be
in attendance, as everyone who has
been seen has indicated that he will
attend the meeting. The entire South
is expected to be represented by dele
gates and the old soldiers will be given
cordial reception. Colonel R. c. Nor
gan, of this city, has received letter
from General Basil w. Duke, who
thinks he will be able to attend the
meeting.
Special rates will be in effect on the
railroads, going into effect on Septem-
Der and. continuing until September
10. The cooperation of the press of
the state has been asked in giving
publicity to the big meeting and the
meeting will be open to the general
public as well as to the veterans.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
.BREATHITT FEUD.
REoPENED WITH THE KILLING
OF GREENBERRY COMBS
AT JACKSON.
Widow of Ed Callahan With Her Broth
er Placed Under Arrest in Connee-
ton With the Crime.

~
Winchester, Ky.-Mrs. Tymanda Cal
lahal, widow of former Sheriff Ed Cal
lahan, was arrested with her brother,
Leonard Deaton, following the killing
of Greenberry Combs in Breathitt
county, and both we're taken to Jack;
son.
Bob Deaton, one of the defendants
in the Callahan case, confirmed the re
port of the killing of Greenberry
Combs on Longs Creek, in Breathitt
county. He stated he had received q
card from his sister which said that a
Mcintosh had shot Combs to death in
the presence of Mrs. Tymanda Gala
han, widow of Ed Callahan, and her
brother, Leonard Deaton.
A telephone talk with Mrs. Lillian
Gross, of Buckhorn, also confirmed the
report of the killing, but Mrs. Gross
stated that the killing was done by one
of the McIntoshes, and that Mrs. Cal
lahan and her brother were about zoo
yards from the scene. Mcintosh es
capped and has not been captured. Il
is not known how the trouble came up
as, according to Mrs. Gross, Mrs. Cal
lahan and her brother were not close
enough to the two men to hear what
passed between them before the kill
ing.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
LOCAL OPTION ELECTION.
Somerset viii Vote on the Proposition
September 10Th.

Somerset, Ky-County Judge R. c..
Taylor has entered an order calling a
local option election to be held in the
city Of Somerset en- September 20. The
petition presented asking that the cleo
ton be called contained more than
100 names in excess of the required
number. At present there are about a
dozen saloons in operation here, but
their licenses Will expire December 81.
The fight will be a hard one 1t has
been the history of local option fights
in Somerset that the city votes dry
when the vote is. taken while saloons
are running, and vote "wet" when the
vote is taken during the dry regime.
The attempts to have an election cali
ed in Pulaski county as whole failed
because of the withdrawal of names
from some one or another precinct
each time which would reduce the pc
titions below the requisite number.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26

hat band There will be all sorts OIL
games, tennis, archery, boating. bath
ing at high tide, then supper at seven
and an informal dance afterwards
The invitations said from -four to
midnight" The favors are to be
symbolic of the sea. All sorts of
candy boxes in shape of fish, lobster
CARDS, CLAIMS and shells. The cen.
terpiece is to be miniature pond
edged with moss, sand, and a lot OF
little sailboats floating about. Best OF
all one of the girls is to have her
engagement announced at this supper
in this way: One of the largest boats
is to have the names Of the happy
pair on the side: tom and Della, j"
and the waters to go with the iced
bouillon are ring shaped. Life buoy
waters. The pond is supposed to be
the sea of matrimony." The place
cards are to be boat shaped with Bon
voyage on the sail. The bonbons
are to be in shape Of sea shells, deli
cately colored, pink and white, and the
ices are to be frozen ship shape with
sails bearing the names of the hon
ored twain. This affair will bring the
parting of the ways to very happy
party Of young people.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
THREATENED TO HANG HIM.

Maysville, Ky.-Millard Mastin, 81
years old, eff Mt. Olivet, KY, was
brought here and lodged in Jail for
safekeeping following the killing of
William Dayton, 40 years old, far
lmer, of Robertson county, alleged
leader of a mob which sought Mastin's
life. Mastin was tried recently on a
charge of abusing his sister, who is in
a deleciate condition. At the trial the
girl exonerated her brother and named
another man as responsible for her
condition. Martin says the iury's YER
dict of acquittaI displeased Dayton and
about 25 other men, who. he alleges,
came armed to his home and threat
ened to hang him.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
For Labor Day.

Very soon now the long vacation
will be over, 'as Labor day ends our
fun as the small daughter said when
her mother cruelty reminded her of
the approach OF school days. And If
it had not been for the selfsame small
daughter you would not have had
these suggestions for what / am sure
will be a novel shower" As-usual, it
was Polly who thought and planned
it all and l am merely telling you
what she told me will take place in
the home a week from tomorrow
where the small daughter lives,
To make the day after Labor day
more bearable to this child, who is
fond Of knowledge, but not fond Of
school, the members of her family and
few intimate friends who know and
love the wee maid have planned a
school shower" Here are some Of
the gifts to be presented in all sorts Of
unusual ways. A very pretty little
alarm clock is to be slipped into her
room after she goes to sleep on La
Dor day night, set at $50. This is
shower number one and is to be ac-
companied by funny note, saying how
the clock wishes to be helper and
must be wound up every night in or
der to start her right each morning.
Then at the breakfast table she will
find a new utility box containing all
sorts of necessaries in way Of rubber
bands, erasers and delightful surprise
pencils which come in all sorts Of fas-
cinating shapes-anything in shape OF
| a spade, wee gun or pistol may
| turn out to be pencil. On the back
| of her chair will be new book straps.
also a bag for her books marked with
her initials. A new bag for Jacks
and a cunning little watering pot,
which will turn out to be an ink bot
tie, will be found among the par
cells. Now that sewing is taught
Polly said she had found just the
right kind of bag with a basket bot
tom which contained all the necessary
sewing accessories done in the sweet
Indian grass and that was to be hel
/ contribution.
Now I certainly have told yor
4 enough so that each mother may EN-
large or curtai1 the ideas according
to her needs, but all Of you who have
small daughters or sons may plaI
some sort of shower to make a more
festive day of school,
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
ELKS HOLD ELECTION
Fred o. Neutzei, of Louisville, Made
President of Kentucky Asso-
citation. s.

Covington, Ky.-Fred o. Nuetzel, of
Louisville, was elected president of
the Kentucky Elks' State Association,
The other officers elected are as fol,
lows: F. U. Harris, Fulton, first vice
president; William Wallbrecht, Mid.
dlesboro, second vice president; L. E.
Layessor, Covington, third vice-presi.
dent; DR.. NJ. O'Bryan, Greensboro, sec.
rotary; H. e. Pogue, Maysville, treas
urer. Executive Committee: G. L.
Roberts, Frankfort, and H. F. Schafer
Newport, three-year term; NJ. G.
Shine, Covingten, two-year term. The
convention decided to hold the next
meeting al Georgetown the second
Tuesday in June. There are twenty
seven lodges in Kentucky, and eigh.
teen were represented.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
SCHOOLS ADVANCE
REPORT SHOWS KENTUCKY is
MAKING GREAT EDUCATIONAL
STRIDES.
Percentage of School Attendance Al
moet Doubled During the Years
1911 and 1912.

Frankfort, Ky.-Figures compiled
for the biennial report of the Depart
ment of Education show the advance
ment of Kentucky schools in the last
four years. The statistics embrace q
Comparison between the school years
of 1909 and 1911-1912. The scholastic
census, embracing white youths be-
tween the ages of and 20, in 1909-10,
was 528,012; for 1912 it was 527, 1886.
This falling off in the enumeration, ac-
counted for by inaccuracies and dup
LEGATIONS in 1909-10, was accompanied
by remarkable increase in the enroll
ment and e. still more remarkable in
crease in the average daily attendance.
In 1909-10 the enrolment was 1856, 410
The next year it jumped to 413,094
white the average daily attendance
the true test of the schools, went from
155, 1928 in 1909-10 to 229,6 31 in 1911-12
The percentage of attendance almost
doubled in 1912, being 1856, com
pared to 2941 in 1909-10. Considering
the fact that the scholastic census
takes in youths of 90 years, nearly sc
per cent of the enrolment is account
ed a good showing, especially wheI
the attendance increased more than 81
per cent from one school year to an
other.
The number not enrolled in 1909-1t
was 1851 In 1912 1t was 114,242
The department is anxious for a Law
reducing the maximum school age tt
II or Is years, as the present maxi
mum does the state an injustice II
statistical reports.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
Y. N. c. 4. BUILDING REpAIRgD

Frankfort, Ky.-The Frankfort X. NJ.
G. "A. building, which was closed after
gaps in the walls appeared last spring,
following weakening of its founda-
ton by floods in the Kentucky river,
VIII be completely restored and open.
ed Tor use by the association members
before the end of the year A Louis
vile contracting firm has undertaken
ING work OF rehabilitation and posted
enaranty Of $4,000 to make the
foundation permanently safe. Work
WIZ be commenced in q fe " days.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
ORDER pr AMEatcAN MECHANICS

Jackson, Ky.-The State Council of
the Junior Order of the United Amer
lean Mechanics will meet IN jackson
for a threesday session, beginning Sep
tember q Five hundred visiting
Juniors are expected. The new Hotel
Jeffersons costing nearly 500, 900,
win be Apadquarters for the delegates.
Arrangements have been made to
decorate business houses and public
buildings The opening exercises will
De held in the courthouse.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
Of Interest to Travellers.

Do not carry silver toilet article
but use celluloid, as 1t is light, and
weight is great factor when packing
either bag or trunk. There should
be a case for soap, tooth brush and
salve boxes, and, Of course, g. CONT
and brush, also clothes brush, button
hook and manicure things may be Sc
lected all of the same pattern and col
or Where two or three are travelling
together it is rather better for each
one to choose distinctive color, like
pink, blue or yellow. Manicure cases
are now so small that all the imple-
ments'' may be found inside the buff.
err the top lifting of, revealing everys
thing packed in like peas in pod
There are almost numberless articles
to be selected in leather, including
drinking cup cases, umbrella straps
shawl straps, dress hanger cases con.
tanning either two or three forms.
clocks of all sizes, medicine cases,
needle, thread and thimble cases and
the most stunning work bags, lined
with silk.
A folding umbrella is indispensable
and it will fit In even small suit
case not much larger than man car.
ries his cigars in, and suppose q
cigarette case would not be amiss, foT
so many are doing it, now. Doing
what?'' / hear the chaperon ask, and
/ calmly say, Smoking" After all
it is only matter of custom and en-
vironment, for lately returned traV-
eler from South America who return
ed by way of England, says he saw
more women smoking than not.
An individual mess" set will not
come amiss, containing a folding
spoon, knife and fork, and there are
some new cases for lavender salts
that have silver top. There are sew
eral sizes. Small TASKS and thermos
bottles may be included in the leather
gifts, also the cases filed with pow
der leaves, and in the more expensive
articles will be found the binoculars,
which add much to both ocean and
mountain travel. A pocket flashlight
costing only dollar is not to be de-
spised, for one never can tell when
it may be a comfort, and it is well
to be prepared for any emergency.
MADAME MERRL
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
outing Party.

This last week Of our summer play
time is filed with all sorts of pleasant
farewell parties, not the least of which
is the "sunbonnet and straw hat af-
fair arranged by seaside hostess.
The girls are asked to wear wash
frocks, and the men outing suits;
when they arrive, dainty sunbonnets
of pink, blue and white will be pre-
sented to the girls and large straw
hats to the men, with bands of pink,
blue and white. Each man is to find
girl with the bonnet to match his
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
FORREST wARDENs SELECTED.

frankfort. Ky.-Two State Foresr
Wardens. James Buford, of this city
and John L. Smith, of Eddyville, have
been employed by the State Forestrs
Commission. The wardens assume
their duties September with a sal Try
of $500 year each and travelling OK
penses. 1t will be the duty OF The
wardeIis to organize local patrols, tie
patrols to receive 50 a day from the
middle of September to the midlila OF
Decembsr, that being the usual time
for the forest fires in this state.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
HISTORIC ESTATE SOLD.
Property Once Belonged to the Niece
OF jefferson Davis.

New Haven, Ky.-Artie Cummings
has purchased of Mrs. ManselI White,
of New Orleans, her residence, known
as Sugar Grove, and adjoining farm,
situated about six miles east of this
place, for $4,000. The residence was
the home of the late E. l.. Miles, and
is one of the handsomest in Central
Kentucky. Mr.. Miles wife, Anna
Bradford Miles, was niece of Jeffer-
son Davis.
This old homestead, which has been
in the family for several generations,
has often been the scene of many no.
table gatherings.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
GEORGE c. sPEER OFFICER OF
STATE FAIR.

Louisville, Ky.-The announcement
of the selection of George e. Sheer
Democratic candidate for State .Sena.
tor, as treasurer of the State Fair for
1913 has been made by Secretary Dent
of the State Fair Board, in a circular
recently sent out. The election took
PLACE some time ago, but The an
notfncement was withheld MI Speer
is vice. president Of the People i Bank.
and one Of the best known men in
Frankfort.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
NEW BANK FOR LOUISVILLE.

Frankfort, Ky.--Articles Of incor-
poration of the United Bank and Trust
Co., of Louisville, were filed here with
the Secretary of State. The bank has
$3.50, 900 capital stock, and the incor.
porators are Clarence Lebus and G. C.
Patrick, of Lexington; Edward G.
EO'Rear, Of Frankfort; @. L. B,allenger.
T. P. Satterwhite, Clarence DelIen and
others of Louisville
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
ORGANIZERS NAMED FOR FIRE
WARDEN FORCES.

Frankfort, Ky.-The State Forestry
Commission has appointed James Blu
ford, of Frankfort, to take charge of
the organization of force of fire war
dens in Eastern Kentucky, and John L.
Smith, of Eddyville, to organize them
in Western Kentucky. The appoint
ment takes effect September 1.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
OLDHAM COUNTY WOMAN cELE
BRATES Goth BIRTHDAY.

LAGRANGE, Ky-Mrs. Amanda Var
BILE celebrated her ninetieth .anniver-
sary at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Mary Ribey, where she has resided for
fifty-nine years, August 1S. She has
four sons and one daughter living and
all were present. She has twenty-five
grandchildren.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
Fora Gloomy Piazza.

A dark piazza may be much relieved
by the use of willow chairs in their
natural state, with cushions of bright
crimson. The bright red cushion in
the white or green enameled chair is
also very inviting and cheering.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26

would grade No. in fertility-which
in many cases it will not do, though by
intelligent and Industrious methods it
can be made to-as We now stand,
with our perfect system of soil educa-
ton, organization and cooperation, We
farmers are realizing but half of what
we are entitled to from our farms.
Points To iEdiYiduaiism.
with us the chief obstacle to or
ganization and cooperation, to my
mind, is the intense individualism of
the Kentuckian. That spirit of self
reliance, indomitable will and courage
to stand alone and all sufficient, which
has made him the greatest pioneer the
world has ever known, is, in meas
ure, detriment now and blocks his
further progress and material develop
ment. We are not living in the age of
the coonskin cap and long rifle barrel.
Our times are strenuously competitivtl
and the degree of our civilization Is
very complex.
1--WE must establish team work
among ourselves, we must trust one
another, if we are to prosper as peo-
pie and advance the solidarity of Ken
lucky interests.
have unbounded faith in the future
of Kentucky and in the ability of Ken
tuckians to do things when their at
tention and interests are centered
upon those things.
The intellectual treat, in addition to
the address of Mr.. Camden was pro-
vided by the following speakers:
South Platform.
Judge Barker, President University
of Kentucky, presiding; DR.. Fred
Mutchler, Washington, D. c., Chief in
Charge Of Demonstration Work in
Kentucky-Subject, Boys and Girls
Demonstration Work. James c. Cald
well, President First National Bank
Lakefeld, Mimi, Minnesota member
of American Commission to Study
Agriculture Cooperation and Rural Fl
nance-Subject, "The Farmer and His
Finances" ]. w. Newman, Commits
sioner of Agriculture of Kentucky
Subject, State Aid" Prof. C. G. Hop
kins, University of Illinois-Subject
Soil Conservation" Prof Charles
Brand, Washington. D. c., Assistant in
Charge Bureau of Marketing--Subject
cooperative Farm Marketing" Prof
T. L. Hacker, Chief of the Dairy
School University of Minnesota Sub
ject, "sVhat Cooperation Has done fol
the Dairy Industry in Minnesota
North Platform.
Prof. H. H Cherry, President State
Normal School, Western District, pre-
siding, R. L. Barnett, Secretary anC
Treasurer of Kentucky Division o.
Farmers Educational Co-operativ.
Union of America-Subject, Farmers
Union;" Prof T. J. Costes, State Su
pervisor of Rural Schools-Subject
The Farmer and the Countr.
School, E. M. Tousley of Minnesota
editor of Cooperation" and Secretar!
of Right Relationship League-Sub
ject, Cooperation; Prof. ]. H. Kas
tie, Director Experiment Station, Ken
tucky--Subject, "Why the F'armei
Should be Chemist" John s. Sin
clair, A. B., L. l.. B.-Subject, "Wha
4 Cooperative Marketing Has Done TO
the Old World
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26
OLDEST MiDDLEseoRo PAPER is
SOLD.

Middlesboro, Ky.-The News-Record
was sold at receivers sale for $4,000.
John M. Miller, president of the Citi-
zens' Bank and Trust Co, was the
purchaser. The News is the Oldest
paper in Bell county, having been es-
tablished by Tom Arnold in 1889. The
last owner before it was consolidated
with the Record was Dortch Campbell.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-26

nEARMING satin Tn
tule brim inyisibly side there VI
~ cluster of black and red apples
Such fris that fashionable
are to be found best millinery dinerent
At tne
maybe ints
have had schem
Clusters OF fruit be found Of the new hats and oq
very reasc Strawberries lunches DO not tn
that fruit even OF the best kind place of flowers on sum
m hats but At change Correspondence OF the BOZ
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