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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-12
SCHLEY'S CAPITAL
IS FULL OF LIFE
Many Happenings Of the Week
at EIlaVille
Especial to Times-Recorder)

Ellayille, Ga, July 1.-THE man,
friends of Mrs. D. H. Kleckly will be
panied to learn of her sad death,
which occurred here Wednesday at a
quarter past three O'Clock, Mrs. Kleck-
ley came to Ellaville for medical
treatment scarcely a week ago and
her friends here were grieved at her
going away so soon, but the summons
came and she was ready. She is sur
vived by her husband, Mr.. D. H.
Kleckley, of Oglethorpe, and one
daughter, Miss Louise Kleckley. The
remains were carried to Oglethorpa
and inferred in the cemetery there at
O'Clock Thursday afternoon, Rev.
John B. Niece conducting the funeral
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-12
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There is only one
way to deafness, and that is by constitution
al remedies Deafness is caused by an infamed
condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is infAmed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing and when
il is entirely closed Deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to its normal condition. hear.
ing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out OF
ten are caused by Catarrh which is nothing but
an nhamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu-
' W F. J. CHENEY 6 CO.. Toledo. O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills FOR constipation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-12
10000 ELKS PARADE
CITY OF ROCHESTER
They Come From Every City
In United States

Rochester, n. Y, July 11.-Ten
thousand Elks, it is estimated, partici-
rated in a parade today in connection
with the 49th reunion of the grand
lodge. They came from every city Of
size in this country, from Juneau
Alaska, and Honolulu Even Manila
had representative. The parade was
led by Grand Esquire Mccormick. The
Mother lodge from New York carried Il
banner inscribed "Organized February
10, 1868"
Fort Wayne hade burlesque of its
part in the procession. A banner
reading; Hold your girls. Fort
Wayne is coming" was displayed in
the front ranks and following march
&c Romans, centurians, Greek slaves,
sultans and pashas
Water Carnival at Night.
Thet parade and a water carnival
that attracted about 10000 persons to
Genesee Valley park tonight, were
features of the fourth day of the con-
yention
Business sessions were held in the
lrorning. afternoon and tonight. The
/ uniformed patrols Of many lodges this
afternoon competed for prizes in Il
drill at the park
The grand lodge has accepted the
$?6O0OO bid of a Salt Lake City con,
tractor and will build a new national
home Whether the home shall be on
tie site of the present home in Bed
, ford, Va, or elsewhere, rests with the
national home commission, of which
Garry Hermann, of Cincinnati, is
chairman For three consecutive Yeas
the commission had favored erecting
the home on the old site, the only eX-
pressed objection to which is that the
inmates are isolated. The Bedford
home has been in existence ten years.
Bedford, Ind, offered $25O,00O site.
A per carita tax of % cents will be
levied on the members of subordinate
lodges, giving 100000 to apply on the
new home.
A report was made on the proposed
tuberculosis home for Elks. Gran1
Secretary Robinson declined to MAKE
public the report of the action taken
4 new codification of laws relating to
the fling of charges against members
of subordinae lodges was adopted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-12

Col C. R. McCrory and Mr.. Edwards
McCrory have returned to Atlanta, af-
ter a short visit to homefolks.
Mr.. Leonard Gartner, of Americas;
was a visitor here Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-12

services. To the bereaved ones We
tender our sincerest sympathy.
A marriage of much interest to the
people of Ellaville was that of Mr..
Earl Collins and Mrs. Pauline Hutch
ms, of Gainesville, the happy event
occurring in Atlanta the past week.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Collins left for the noun.
tains of North Carolina, where they
will spend some time. The first Of
September they will return to Ella
vile and be at home to their friends
at the Peacock. They have the best
wishes of a host of friends, for Mr..
Collins and Mrs. Hutchins are both
exceedingly popular in our city.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Collins and fam
lily and Mr. and Mrs. S. z. Williams
leave today for a ten days outing at
Myrtle Springs.
Miss Sarah Kennedy, of Oglethorpa
spent a few days here this week with
friends and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Walters, Of
Atlanta, arrived Friday to spend I
week in our city.
Hon. T. G. Hudson, OF Americas,
was shaking hands with his many
friends here Tuesday.
Mr.. Jesse Kennedy, OF. Douglas, was
lin our city this week, called here by
the death OF his sister Mrs. D. II.
lKleckley.
Rev and Mrs. L. E. Mcclellan will
leave tonight for ST. Mary's to be the
guests of friends there for some time
Rev. P. H. Crumpler spent a few
hours between trains here Tuesday,
Miss Eta Lowe, of Buena Vista, was
thr charming guest Of Miss Mary
Strange this week.
Mr. Lee Kleckley, of Oglethorpe
| VAS here Wednesday.
Miss Annie Collins, of Bronwood, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. S. Z. Williams
Misses Jennie Clare and Elizabeth
! Collier, of Tnomaston, are the charm
ing little guests of their cousin, Miss
| Sara Strange.
Mrs. E. L. Bridges spent Tuesday il
Americas shopping.
| Misses Eunice. Ruth and Mary Rus
tin spent few days this week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Gull King, near Andrew
Chapel.
Mr. Beard, of Americas, was here
on business Wednesday.
Messrs. H. J. Williams, H. S. Rain
| ey, w. H. Stevens and Thurston Stew
ems formed a pleasant part fishing az
Holton's lake, near Fayetteville, this
| eek
Mr. Burton Bridges, of Atlanta, is
spending some time with his parents
here.
Miss Ariel Wall. of Fitzgerald, is
he guest of her grandmother, Mrs. NJ
z Wall.
Miss Zollie Kleckley, of Barnesvill7.
rlade a short visit here Sunday.
Mrs. T. J. Mott and Miss Myrtle
Mott are in Oglethorpe this week
The many friends of MIR Hudson
Burt will be pleased to know that ne
is slowly recovering from his recent
severe illness.
Mrs s. A. Royal is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Grady Killebrew, at
Lacrosse.
Mr.. Turner Williams, of Buena Wis.,
ia, was a recent visitor to our city.
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west FOR GOVERNOR;
SLATON FOR The SENATE
Boom is Started in Atlanta
For These Men

Atlanta, Ga, July IA real size
able and enthusiastic boom is under
way here and round about the stare
for Col. w. S. West, of Valdosta, rs
gubernatorial timber.
Men of political affairs are speculat-
ing over the possibility of Gov. John NJ
Slaton as a possible-some insist more
than probable-entry for the Unit2l
States senate next year. There is L
great deal OF talk of that nature goins
on here at this time, and many believe
the popular and handsome chief exec
utive will be in the running.
Therefore, politicians are figuring
on the possible succession in the CUB
ernatorial office, and at present al
least practically all that sort of talk
= concentrated on the Valdosta man.
The Republican., 1913-03-27

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building for the readers Of this
paper. on account of his wide experience
as Editor. Author and Manufacturer. he
is, without doubt the highest authority
on all these subjects Address all inquiries
to William A. Rsdford, No rs West
jackson boulevard Chicago III and only
enclose twO-cent stamp for reply.
Some houses cost less than their
size and appearance would seem to
indicate. This is true Of the one
shown herewith. The lower hall in
this house is big enough to be counted
as room. This makes eight rooms
and bathroom in a house 90 feet
wide by So feet inches deep. not
counting porches. Although We have
so much inside room, the house is not
expensive. II can be built for about
$1,000 under favorable conditions.
A feature is the large attic. reached
by back stair from the little back
room labeled on the house plan bed
room" but probably in most families
this room would be used for a sewing
room. 1t is not every house plan that
makes provision for this necessity.
There is great deal of work to do in
the sewing line in most families; and
It is necessary work, too. Most house
wives are handy with the needle. and
all of them would get along better il
they had a nice light room of this
kind for the purpose. Every work
man requires workshop. Women
are no exception. In order to do good
work. We must have the proper tools
and facilities to work with This
room, being over the kitchen, with a
chimney at the side, is generally
warm; and it is always light and
pleasant unless the outlook is obfec-
tionabie. But no one builds a house
in unpleasant surroundings if he can
POSSIBLY help it.
Another attractive feature of this
house is the parlor. with its rounded
front and large window at the side.
Less parlor furniture is required
The Republican., 1913-03-27

Il sheds its leaves It win take on an
other ornamental phase. for then its
purple fruit will be seen clustered
thichly along the branches. The vine
must be clipped occasionally. during
the summer. to prevent IL from
spreading in all directions and giving
a ragged look to your fence. 1t is
quite important that stout posts
should be used. as the netting must
be stretched tightly 70 prevent it
from sagging. The end posts should
be well braced to stand the strain
made on them would advise the
use Of netting at least four feet wide
and that 1t be of heavy wire. for you
want something that will last for
years. as it will be impossible to make
satisfactory repairs in a fence of this
kind. If your neighbOr co-operates
with you, as he doubtless will if YOU
ask him to- | would advise the use
of wide sawed posts with a row of
netting on each side A width of this
dimension will give more dignity and
substance to your hedge than one row
of netting possibly can If sawed
posts are used they should be well
painted before the netting is put on.
for two reasOns-imprOyed appear.
ance, and preservation of the wood
Painted a dark. dull green they will
not be too much in evidence during
the period v hen your vines are get.
ting a start. Such a fence can be
The Republican., 1913-03-27
BUILD BOUNDARY LINES HEDGELIKE AND
ALTOGETHER ORNAMENTAL AT SMALL COST.
Substitute for Hedge Can Be Made With Little Trouble by Setting
Stout Posts Ground and Stretching Woven Wire Along
With Vines Trained 0ver-NatVe Plants Best.

Let US suppose that there is a line
fence TO be built between your lot
and your neighbor's, or along the
front yard or that fence already eX-
lists that is anything but attractive.
What can be done to make the bOun-
1ary line pleasant to look at?
Several things. If you don't care to
plant shrubs and hardy perennials
here, why not make a substitute for
L hedge by the use Of a vine like our
native Ampelopsis. known to you. per
maps, as American ivy, or Virginia
,reeper? This can be done with very
little trouble or expense by setting
stout posts solidly in the ground and
stretching woven wire netting along
them, and training this vine over it
1t is of very rapid growth. and the
plants, if set about twenty feet apart,
ought to develop enough in one sea
son to furnish quite a covering for the
netting As this plant grows in al
most all localities at the north. you
1eed not send to the plant dealers
tor It, The children will be delighted
to provide all the plants you want
from the woodlot or the river bank.
where they will find it growing pro
usely.
When the plants have made growth
enough to meet on the support fur
uished them. nip off their ends. This
will cause them to send out side
branches Train these out and in
through the meshes of the netting. as
they develop BY the end Of the sec.
md season the netting ought to be so
thickly covered that nothing of the
support will be seen, and the general
effect will be quite hcdgelike. and al.
together ornamental Especially will
his be the case in fall. when the fol
tage Of the vine takes on its rich col
bring of scarlet and crimson. When
The Republican., 1913-03-27

toward the street or road make use
Of shrubs comparatively low and
spreading habit. like the Spireas. the
Deutzias, and the Weigelias. In be
tween them plant such tall perennials
as the HOllyhOcks, the Delphiniums
and Rudbeckia. In front Of them
Pyrethrum. Peony, Phlox, Dicentra
and Iris. with other IowgrOwing
plants of similar habit If you toke
pains to read up in the catalogues =
fore ordering your plants, you can
make yourself so familiar with their
size height, general habit and season
Of towering that you need locate
none Of them in the wrong place. The
strip Of ground in which they are TO
be planted should be at least eight
feet Wide-ten would be better-and Il
should be kept free from grass ard
weeds. Here is the place for your
shrubs if your yard is a small one.
Never spoil the effect of your lawn
by scattering them over it. Hardy
bulbs can be planted along the edge
of the border, where they will most
effectively display their beauty early
in the season before the other plants
are ready for business.
The woman who loves flowers, and
the boys and girls who should be edu-
Gated into liking them, will find it
nothing but pleasure to take care OF
such a collection. There will be no
4 -. 30
The Republican., 1913-03-27
Wireless Stations In Peru.

The chamber of deputies at Lima
has approved the appropriation of a
fund of 100000 for erecting wireless
stations at Arequipa and at Puerto
Maldonado in the Madre de Dios re-
gion, while the one to be erected at
Paita will be built out of the surplus
income from the wireless system.
Later another station will probably be
established inland, in the extreme
northern border of the republic With
the improvements at the wireless sta
tions at Panama and Colon 1t 10 like.
ly that communication with the
United States will soon be practicable
The Republican., 1913-03-27

Blessed with a sense of humor, Sir
Henry Irving was not shut up in his
dignity as in tower, he thoroughly
appreciated a palpable hit even at
his own expense.
During the rehearsals Of King Ar
thur" for which Sir Arthur Sullivan
composed incidental music. and Sir
Edward Burne-Jones designed special
costumes. he CHANGED to oyerhear the
brief monologue that follows:
Sir Emery Irwin. Sir Arthur Suln-
van. Sir Edward Burne-Jones," came
in a grow from a dark corner behind
the scenes. Three bloomin knights
and that's about what I give it,"
Irving liked to repeat this outhurst,
which the comparative failure OF
King Arthur" made peculiarly appo-
Youths Companion
The Republican., 1913-03-27
First Floor Plan.

rom the Indians. Indians criticise
white folks for building a great big
fire, then getting away from it and
freezing. The Mexican fireplaces are
built Of adobe brick made Of adobe
clay, gravel, and straw. and they are
dried in the sun the same way as the
Egyptians made brick when the chill
dren Of Isreal were sojourning in that
country. But the fire place in this
house is built Of ordinary hard brick,
and 1t is small enough to accommo-
date a soal fire. However, 1t is also
and these make the best fire for com
fort If you know how to select the
chunks Beech and poaple and some
other kinds of hardwood will burn in
the fireplace without sapping out; but
if oak and chastnut are used a wire
screen will be needed to save the car
pet
In a great many American homes.
the fireplace is valued as an ornament
only Women have an idea that more
busting and sweeping are required
when they have an open fire. But if
the fireplace is properly constructed
and rightly used. it makes very little
work, and there is nothing else
house that adds so much to the
of the whole family, unless it
bathroom. If the crate and
e built in the side OF the
The Republican., 1913-03-27
DIRECTING chlIdren Arlnht

The young need to be taught that
although there is sometimes a pleas
ure Of the senses in committing sin,
it is inevitably followed by remorse
and punishment. Crime, remorse,
punishment form an inseparable trio.
On the other hand. while L is often
hard to do right, the sense of salts
faction, self-respect and self-control
that follows right action Is worth all
the effort made.
The Republican., 1913-03-27

when there are plenty OF windows,
and CRATE in one corner.
like corner CRATE. as it offers
some advantage over the ordinary fire
place arrangement 1t not only makes
an attractive furnishing for this part
Of the room; but, when the fire is
lighted, it throws its light and heat
into every nook and corner This is
the Mexican way of building a fire
place. All through the southwestern
country, where wood is used for open
fires, the small Mexican corner fire
place is found
The Mexicans build smaller fire.
places than We do. They believe in
making a small fire and getting close
TO it, They have probably learned this
The Republican., 1913-03-27
Warranted in Usino cuss Words

A small boy in Fort Scott was out
playing with his wagon one day and
Just at the critical moment one Wheel
came off The youngster walked
around the wagon several times and
surveyed it with the air of one accus-
toned to disappointments. AS he
dragged the wagon to his home he met
a boy friend who joined him, and to-
gether they trudged on, the Fort Scott
Tribune says. The owner of the wag-
on sat on the front step with a for
lorn look; then quickly Frightening up
he exclaimed: Let's cuss." All
right returned the other, "Cuss, cuss,
cuss. Kansas City Star.
The Republican., 1913-03-27
Made His Own Advantaaes.

James Cooper. promoter of the par
Gel post system. never saw the inside
Of schoolhouse until he was four
teen. but so thoroughly has he devct-
ed himself to study that he has work
ing knowledge of practically all the
modern civilized languages He was
born at Nantucket, the son of print
er and in course of time became a
master craftsman himself The great
er part of his education was received
in the printing office. At one time he
was proofreader in all languages in
the government printing Office at
Washington.
The Republican., 1913-03-27

A little girl who had acted as ring
bearer at a cousins wedding was in
clined to view her part of the i'm
pressiye ceremony with great serious
ness. One day some time afterward
the child heard her grandmother talk
ing of her possible future marriage
You know I'm half married al
ready the child earnestly remarked.
Half married already, What do
you mean. child?" asked the surprised
grandmother
Why, don't you remember when I
carried Cousin Carries wedding ring?'
The Republican., 1913-03-27

room, the heat and light from the fire
are largely lost to that side and two
corners. whereas the fire in the corner
fireplace may be seen and enjoyed
from any part of the room.
More attention is now paid to the
front hall and open stairway than ever
before. When the hall is large enough.
the appearance is quite on the grand
order as seen from the front door.
especially If the stairway is well
planned and skilfully constructed. So
much of this WORK is done in factories
The Republican., 1913-03-27
Prost-Proof Mortar.

To make frost-proof mortar take
equal quantities of lime and cement,
mix with three times the quantity of
sharp sand This must be well mixed
Wet the mixture with water contain
ing a quantity of carbonate of soda
The soda solution should be what is
termed a saturated solution that is
heavily charged with soda.
The Republican., 1913-03-27
Purely Accidental.

Had any accident on this road
lately?' asked the traveller
Yep" replied the man who hangs
around the station. Three trains
came in on time last week"
The Republican., 1913-03-27

times occur from carelessness or #
may now and then be the case, one
becomes attached to a male bird that
has had the best of qualifications in
plumage weight and demeanor. But
it will not do to keep him on this ac.
count or poor matches or a surplus Of
cockerels among his descendants
when grown will be the result
The Republican., 1913-03-27
Young Apple Orchard.

An orchard of young apple trees is
good deal like an endowment life in
surance policy. For a term of years it
seems to be nothing but paying out.
but the rewards are almost sure to
come
The Republican., 1913-03-27
CircumstantiaI EvIdence.

Did you find our poor friends spir-
its were broken?"
Yes, in way. He was ordering
nothing but brandy smashes."
The Republican., 1913-03-27

The stable should not be cleaned or
brushed nor should silage or roughage
be fed, until after all the COWS of th
herd are milkel.
The Republican., 1913-03-27

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, ,allays pain.cures wind colo ,25c bOttleytas
The Republican., 1913-03-27
Investigating Further.

'Dobbles word is as good as his
bond"
Exactly. How good is his bond?"
The Republican., 1913-03-27

Sometimes the early bird has a
long wait before breakfast is served
in the dining car.
The Republican., 1913-03-27
Not Much.

My feelings have been lacerated.'
Did it take?'
The Republican., 1913-03-27

The first condition of human good
ness Is something to love; the second
something to reverence-George Eliot
The Republican., 1913-03-27
Old Rnnstnrs

1t is not best to keep male birds
when they get old. This may some.
The Republican., 1913-03-27

FILES CURED IN TO14 DAYS
Your druggist vi. refund muney II PAZJ ONT
AEEH fails To cure any case Of Itching. B md,
Bleeding or PrOtruding Piles in W IA days Soc.
The Republican., 1913-03-27

There is no doubt about this fact. Why! during the
last so years have published in the newspapers Of this
country volumes Of letters from who have been
Eeved of all their suffering by the timely aid of this grand
old medicine Letters like the following true genuine and
honest expressions Of gratitude coming from grateful hearts
Surely you can believe these women.
The Republican., 1913-03-27

For 30 years Lydia r. Pinllham's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy for fe-
male ills. No one sick with wOmanS ailments
does justice to herself if she does try this fa
mOus medicine made from roots and herbs, it
las restored SO many suffering women To health.
ENaHS~W w rite to LYDIA EPINKHAM MEDICINEC co.
St%s% CONFIDENTIAL LYNN, MASS, for advice.
Your letter will be opened, read and answered
by woman and held in strict confidence.
The Republican., 1913-03-27
lreIy you can believe these women.
Mrs. L. S. BRENNER, Hudson, Mich, says:-,.

"Sncne terrible side,
sharp like knife sticking tried hot applications but that
good. Ohio
at that e and he said organic nhammaon doctored with him
while but getting The pain terrible could hardly
stand on my feet would have that sharp pain in my right side and
dull the whole length Of limb realized that something
had " be done q"e so looked all Of advesee9 could
Lydia Z
Inkhas Vegetable Compound helped from the and
when had bottles trouble Your medicine has
Uues much trla that am willing should publish this letter for the
Sake OF woeuAir l. S BEESSIIA HUDSON Michigan
Mrs L. L. BOWERS, Girard Pa" says:-
~ take informing Lydia fushau Vegetable
Compound done for had sick spell last February, and for
that regular and bad bad feelings
W. ur2 an the time had dull ataehes 7 ng! appetite, and also
l'. entirely cured me and feel that too much cannot he said IN its praise
perfectly
ouial for the benefit Of otnerMr l. Bo"EE RED Mol
lrIra-l,