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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29
ALINE'S SOILED GOWN

"Oh, I've ruined it! What shall
do? Virginia, do come here!
Oh, Virginia."
Virginia came running from the din
ing room of the little fiat where she
and Aline Carr had been keeping
house for two years. Her face was
flushed, and her eyes were wide with
fright
What In the world is the matter,
child? Are you hurt? What is it,"
she exclaimed as she rushed into
Alines tiny bedroom and found that
small person in sobbing heap on the
bed.
'Aline, what have you done? Come,
dear, you mustn't cry. Aline, speak
to me-"
Aline lifted her tear-stained face
and brushed back mass of thick
golden curls. Just look at it! See
what I've done to my dress-it's ruin
ed! Oh, Virginia l can't go to the
ball. What will Win think? What
will his mother think?
Ink all over the front of my gown
my pretty new gown! Isn't it just
terrible? There's no time to get any
thing else. 1t 1t wasn't fancy dress
party, | could manage, but l can't go
in just an evening gown, end there Is
no possible way for me to get even
domino to put over my pink frock"
Again the pretty head was buried
in the pillow, and the slight form of
the girl shook with sobs.
Virginia looked with alarn and in
terest at the lovely fluffy frock flung
over a chair back. All over the front
and side was dark blue stain. big
blotchy stain that completely spoiled
the pretty laces and chiffon.
Virginia knew that she looked on
tragedy. Aline had been engaged to
Winston Scott just two weeks. She
was to meet his mother for the first
time that evening-the mother who
would be critical, who was giving a
cOstumed ball for Winston's sister,
and would expect great things from
her daughter-in-law-to-be.
Virginia knew that Mrs. Scott was
not the sort of woman to look with
favor upon her sons marriage with
a girl who earned her own living; but
she knew Aline could win even the
sternest woman's heart with her gen.
tie manner and sweet, loving DISPOSE
ton If she only had chance.
Don't cry, little one. | think we
can fix it all right. Come along with
me. l may have something that will
do as we'll as this shepherdess dress"
Wonderingly, Aline followed Vir-
GINA into her room, where the older
girl knelt beside large trunk taking
things out of it until she drew forth
package wrapped in tissue paper.
Opening 1t, she held up lovely crepe
hmono, a real Japanese garment, OF
the palest shell pink, with cherry bios
SONS embroidered over its surface so
that they looked as if some merry
summer breeze had scattered them
there. 1t was lined with dreamy
satin.
Aline gasped with joy. She could
wear the lovely robe over her pink
slip and represent a daughter of Ja-
pan.
Virginia helped her to arrange her
hair with tiny fans and pretty pins.
Her brows and eyes were penciled; a
little rouge applied deity to her
cheeks and lips gave her the piquant
appearance of dainty geisha girl
Where did you get this lovely
kimono, Virginia? How sweet of you
to lend it to me-"
Il wore it once-to a party-five
years ago" replied Virginia, and then
quickly changed the subject.
1t was nearl" midnight whom Aline
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29
Gadspurn's Luck.

q feel like apologizing to Cad
spurn."
why SOP"
q have always thought him a hard
man, but yesterday when l called on
him to see if he would pay an account
he has owed our firm for some time,
| found him with a handkerchief to
his eyes, apparently in tears. Not
wishing to intrude on a man at such
a painful moment, l hastily with
drew"
"Ha! ha! l also called on Gadspurn
shortly after you did and found him
still in tears"
And did you sympathize with
him."
Sure. In fact l got the cinder out
of his eye that was bothering him SO
much"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29
Valuable Testimony.

did your invitation develop any
facts?"
Yes" replied the inquisitor; I'VE
have every reason to believe that the
answers given to our opening ques-
tons as to the name, business and
residence of the star witness were
complete and absolutely accurate"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29
Hard TO Please.

81 see where a Harlem man one hun
dred and two years old has just fallen
Ill for the first time"
II should think it would take even
more than longevity and continuous
good health to compensate a man for
living in Harlem"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

Sumter county win not be repre-
sented this year at the National
Corn show. but 1t should be repre-
scented.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29
The Hero and the Valet.

mo man is a hero to his valet,
said the readymade philosopher.
Well" replied Senator Sorghum,
with so many people willing to give
admiring demonstrations without
charge, man wouldn't feel like pay
ing a valet to applaud"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29
Amerietrs, Ga, January %, 1913
4 4 + = 4 = = y + 4
KING AND THE BEGGAR \

. 4 = = = 4 = = + \
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y = = = = r. =
Christian HeraId)
He sat upon his golden throne
In all his robes of state alone;
And as he sat he sighed.
And though he drank from silver cup,
And at his word host rose up,
His heart within him cried,
And though his face was bright and
fair.
A speCter touched his shining hair,
And at the touch he died.
And yet he was a reigning king,
With all that gold could buy;
And he was kind, and good and young,
o God why did he die?
He sat upon the snowy ground,
And drew his ragged coat around,
To fight the bitter cold,
His feet and hands were cracked and
bares
No hat was on his grizzled hair;
That even, had been sold,
He had no hand to press his hand;
Ee was stranger in the land;
And he was wan and old
For he was just beggar gray.
And oft his heart would sigh:
And oft his lips would murmuringly
Plead God to let him die.
o Godr We question not thy will;
An yet the query, never still,
Echoes from sea TO sky;
And we shall always want to know
Why beggars live mid want and woe,
While kings grow sick and dieI
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29
unprepossessInu Fare.

yer dog tried to bite me, num-"
whined the soiled intruder.
He did eh?" snapped the thin
woman at the door. That's the most
convincing proof I've had in some time
that animals don't reason"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

1t seems that the Turks and the
Balkan allies will need a little more
scrapping before either will have
enough.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

One social evil that Brother Rock
e.eller has not investigated is that of
ne man getting more than his share
II the coin of the realm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29
Hard 70 please

why did she divorce her first hus
band?"
He couldn't keep his money"
And why is she suing her present
husband for a divorce?"
He's such a tightwad"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29
Some Method in Their Madness.

Il wonder why it is that so many
comedians say they want to play
HAMLET"
Il don't know exactly, but have OBJ
served that no other remark a come
dian could make is SO apt to get him
talked about"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29
knnS Husv.

What do you do when it gets too
cold to play golf, MIR. Niblick?"
We'll, as a rule, keep hoping for
an early spring or a chance to go
south for month or two"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

Customer Tin book store)-My,
there's Professor Knowsitt over there,
and completely absorbed in that book
suppose he's reading some deep
scientific work.
Clerk-No, he's reading Joaxs
Foolish Rhymes for Foolish People"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

People in the flooded Mississippi
valley EVIDENTLY have trouble in d.
ding whether they are land or
y alter animals
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

The middle West seems TO be pref
~ we'll under water That's some
thing for which we should be thank
fun for having avoided
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

A headline reads Congress is 20
happen2
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

Nothing like touch of winter 60
remind one that the cold bill hash t
been paid.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

May the Empire State League seas
on of prosperity be sure and long
drawn out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

The little summer spell" was a
] Eg thing for tie ice plants. as they
got busy over time
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29
Good News.

Great joy is written on her face,
A happiness that knows no bounds;
She hopes to trip with girlish grace
Because she's lost eleven pounds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

DR. w. N. Ainusworth is one Ma
con minister who is not afraid to
tackle the city council there on lie
ensing saloons promiscuously.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

European diplomacy seems fearfuliy
slow and involved to American eyes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

ONE adequate punishment should
r administered TO- the saucy New
\ rk Stock Exchange
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

Supply and demand are TO .regu-
te the cotton market during the
ming week News item Marvel
s
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

The extra session should give the
Congressman something to do.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

Parker-Tell me about Switzerland
romantic Switzerland.
Barker-Well, there are few bad
places as you come down the noun
tains, but in the main the roads are
pretty good.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

Mrs, Jinks-Women have better
control of their tongues than men
have.
Mr. Jiaks-Very likely. never met
q man in my life who could control a
womans tongue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29
OFFICIAL ORGAN:

City of Americas.
Sumter County.
Webster County.
Railroad Commission OF Georgia For
Third Congressional District.
u S. Court, Southern District of
Georgia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

Big men are the best lovers"
How do you figure that"
why, they're so demonstrative Ia
their love-making
Never Judge lover by his signs"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-29

"Oh, I've ruined it! What shall l
do? Virginia, do come here!
Oh. virginia."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-11-13


Mrs Charlie Ran Of Bolivar, who was
operated on for appendicitis several
weeks ago leaves for her home today.
Mrs E. n. Brubaker Of Luray, nrriv-
ed at the hospital Tuesday evening for
treatment.
Mr. Emmett HoRam, who was opera
ted on for appendicitis several weeks
ago left for his home in Luray, Mon
day morning.
Master Oliver Woodrow Riggs, q
patient at the Hospital for the last two
weeks was taken home Sunday much
improved.
Miss Gertrude Wall continues about
the same
Mrs J. E. Boyd, of KabIetown con-
tinues to improve
! Dan Curry (colored) is improving
rapidly after very serious operation
performed last Sunday week.
MRS Carrie Foltz, who underwent an
operation last week, was able to be
taken home toGav.
The many donations received at the
Hospital during the month Of October
were very much appreciated andith
Hospital corps wishes to thank the
ladies in this community for the in
terest tlkens in this institution.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-11-13
County Court.

The Jefferson County Comm son
ers were in session on Monday and
Tuesday OF ,ast-week, and adjourned
until Monday, November 10.
A petition signed by G. NJ. Hough,
Dr. J. ]. Pittman, S. G, Johnson, Dr.
J. NJ. Miller and others, asking that
the court establish a free ferry at
Manning's ferry was presented to the
court, but action on it was deferred
until today.
The committee appointed to ascer-
tain the cost to the county Of the
smallpox epidemic of last year re-
ported that the sum of $z,z93.SS had
been paid in connection Herewith
that there were 90 cases in all, making
the cost Of each $z5.4S 1t was nc.den-
tally stated by member of the court
that each case Of smallpox in Berke-
ley county last year-hal cost that
county SIS.
The resignation of James K. Hen
bricks, as County Surveyor was SUBJ
=mitted, but no action was taken on it,
the subject being deferred to a later
1an,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-11-13
VICTORIES.

The nine states which now haye en-
tire prohibition, are Maine, secured in
1851, Kansas 10 1880, North Dakota in
1889. Georgia in 1907, Oklahoma in 1907
Mississippi in 1908. North Carolina in
1908, Tennessee in 1909, and West Vir-
ginia in 1912. More than half of the
counties of the Republic, multitudes
of incorporated villages and cities with
the nine prohibition states, containing
upwards Of forty-six millions OF people
fifty per cent of the population, en-
bracing. more than two-thirds of the
entire territorial area of the country
have outlawed the saloon. The traffic
has been driven from the army and
navy. from immigrant stations. and
from the national capitol buildings and
from the canal zone.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-11-13
Charles Town Gets Round Table. :

The first meeting Of the Potomac
Valley Round Table was held Friday
and Saturday at Homecoming, Nd, and
was largely attended by teachers from
both West Virginia and Maryland.
Superintendent John E. Burns, of AL
fegany county, presided over the ses-.
sions. The main feature of the meet
ing was the lecture Friday nightly
DIR. Waitman T. Barbe, of the West
Virginia University, who talked on
"The Awkward Age" He said that
between the ages of IA and 10 is the
most critical period of a boys life
because he is then forming ideas and
it depends. largely upon his training
as to the kind of man he will make.
The meeting adjourned Saturday, and
was declared by all to be the best
ever held Charles Town was chosen
as the next meeting place and the
dates were fixed for Friday and SAT-
urday, March IA and IS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-11-13
Farmers Institutes.

The annual Farmers Institutes for
Jefferson county will be held at Rippon,
November IS and 10; and at Shenandoah
Junction, November 40 and III.
The following speakers will be present
and at Rippon will discuss the subjects
outlined below
G. Moomaw. of Franklin. Stock
Feeding, Care of the Breeding Ewes,
Handling Horses.
R. R. Jefferies. Morg antowp, Prun.
ing. Renewing Old Orchards. Picking,
Packing and Marketing Fruit.
Miss Pearl Dorsey, of Mouudsville, Art
and Science of Cooking, Canning and
Care of the Food Supply, Handling Milk
and Butter.
Prot &. R. Titlow. Morgantown, Farm
Poultry.
Prof. l. c. Cook. Morgantown, Soil
Improvement.
Mr.. Lloyd Stuhl will discuss Better
Farming.
Mr.. c. X. Henshaw will discuss Rural
Education.
Miss Ruth Huyett will give reel.
tation.
These meetings are free. and every
body is INVITED to come and JOIN 10 the
discussion.
BRING your dinner basket and stay all
day. The meetings begin at 10 a. m.
each day.
J.B. Huyett. President.
B. F. Yates, Secretary,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-11-13
Entertained.

Mrs. Rolf Gerhardt entertained de-
lightfully with an afternoon reception,
on Friday last, at her home "vlnton"
near town in honor of her aunt. Miss
Alice Cowan and her mother Mrs Frank
J. Manning. The house was most at
tractively decorated for the occasion
with ported plants and chrysanthemums
The guests called between the hours of
8 to 5. They were received by Mrs.
Gerhardt, Miss Cowan and Mrs. Man
ming. In the dining room assisting
were Mrs. Jack Trapnell, Mrs W. w.
Rouss, Mrs. Chas Baylor, Miss Pattie
Willis and Miss Margaret Chew.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-11-13
High School Notes.

Very encouraging news was received
at the High School about month ago
from the State Department, that we
had become First Glass High School.
This is the first time in our history that
we'have had this honor and we intend
to maintain it.
The organization of classes and the
election Of officers for the first time
was very interesting. The presidents
of the classes are as follows: Fourth
Glass George Denny. Third Glass -
Bernard Slifer. Second Class-John
Coleman. sand the First Class-Harri-
soa Cooke.
On Friday, October 81 we had visit
from Prof. L. 1. Friend, State Inspec-
tor of High Schools, and he gave a
short address in the auditorium. He
spent the rest of the day in the four
classes of the High School.
On Friday last, Mr. Charles Rich
mond, q Shakespearean reader, read to
US from Julius Caesar, Merchant of
Venice. and Macbeth. This was very
pleasant.
Most enjoyable was = lecture on
Shakespeare, by Mr.. Norman Hackett,
in the auditorium. on Tuesday last. He
told US the Importance of reading
Shakespeare and Of using good English.
STIIDENT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-11-13
Auction Bridge Club.

The Auction Bridge Club was enter
tanned last Friday evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. John B. Brazier. at their home
on S George Street. Those playing
were: Mr.. and Mrs. T. C. Bowling,
Mr. and Mrs. Rolf Gerhardt, Mrs. George
Eyster, Mrs. William Neill. Mrs. Cbas
Baylor, Mrs. H. H. Mccormick, Mrs.
George Moore, Mrs William Campbell,
Mrs Phillip Nelson, Mrs. James M.
Mason, Miss Sara Coe, Miss Elizabeth
Wysong. Mr.. Kearsley Wysong.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-11-13

Mics Eliza Lee Of Gloucester, who is
teaching at the Valley view Mission
SchOolnear Berry 3 spent Saturday with
Mrs E. M. Stribling.
Miss Annie Moore left this week for
baltimore and later win go to Madison,
Wisconsin. to spend several months
with her sister. Mrs Eric Miller.
Mr. Joseph Moore has returned from
the University of Virginia and New
York.
Misses Kitty Mcdonald and Portia
Baldwin have returned from visit to
friends in Baltimore and Wsshing ton.
Prof S. A. Wood spent day in Luz
raw, Va. last week.
Mrs. Euna Van Deyanter.s who spent
the summer at "AImeida, has returned
to her home in New York.
Mrs S. NJ Taylor and daughters.
Misses Gertrude and Annie Moss Tay-
lor have gore to Richmond to spend
the winter.
Mr.. George R ynoIds has returned
from visit to relatives in Scranton
and Baltimore.
MIR ard Mrs. Henry Fl mingrf Palti-
more, were guests of Mr and Mrs. A.
Moore lr.. the last OF the week.
.he semfanpual meeting # the Val
ley Convtcation of the P E. Church ii
the Diocese of Virginia is in sessio,
heE@ Sc vices are hello in III. morl
iug aid at night. and business meet
ings and discussions in the afternoon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-11-13
"The Shadow Of the Cross" to be
Exhibited Here.

The world famed painting 'The
Shadow of the Cross, " which has mys-
titled millions of people on two conti-
nents will be exhibited in Charles Town
for one week. beginning next Monday
in the parlor of the jefferson Hotel.
One celebrated minister said of-sk
Either marvellous; miraculous or
accidental, it will do more to attract
attention to the character of Christ,
than any other happening Of modern
times. The proceeds viii be given, to
local charity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-11-13


II the old weather maxim holds good
there will DO thirty SHOWS this winter.
The FIRST snow fell Ost. so. indicating
the number Of SHOWS expected.
Wild ducks have been plentiful on
the Potomac.
Mr. Gus Stewart and Tacy Orem af-
ter long chase caught gray fox IN
C. G. Cavaliers field.
Mrs Stoddafd and Miss Underwood
of Atlantic City are whiting their cous-
in Mrs Minor Nickols
Miss May Farmhouse is visiting her
aunt Mrs Grace White in Montgomery
Co Md.
Mr. George Green gr, has moved in
the E. T. Riley house from the Baden
rooms over the Bolivar P. o.
Mr. Maurice, Wentzeil has moved in
DR. Joseph Trieney's house Camp Hill.
Mrs Sarah Loman aged SO died after
brief illness. She was Miss Hessey.
One daughter and four sons survive
her. The funeral was held in the NJ. E.
Church Bolivar and the in.erment was
in Fair View cemetery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-11-13
Circuit Court.

The attention of the Circuit Cbur
and Jury was occupied for three
days last week with the trial Of
Grover Young indicted for the
murder of Bush Washington, co,ored
last February in Charles Town. Al
the conclusion of The test mony, Judge
Woods ordered that the accused be
released for lack of evidence to con.
vict him.
]. M. Mason Jr., was appointed com.
missioner to release certain Her or
the farm of the late Logan Osburn
near Kabletown, the same farm hav-
ing been recently purchased by T. T
Perry.
The jury gave verdict for Sis
in favor of Thomas H. Jones against
the B. & O. Railroad Company, for
damages sustained by the plaintiff in
having a horse killed and buggy
damaged by train at Harpers Ferry.
The verdict was rendered subject to
demurrer to the evidence.
In the case Of w. o. Rau, Guardian
VS.. c. w. and James R. Rau, the sale
of lot 2 in block, E. Harpers Ferry
to Albert Roeder, for $1,000 and lots
3 and 4 in b,ock7, on the Washington
Boom, Charles Town, to ]. M. Mason
Jr., was confirmed. The guardian was
instructed to seek bids for the one
fourth undivided interest of c. W..
Rau, in seven lots in Harpers Ferry,
and report same at future term
OF court.
Nannie J. Grim was granted de-
cree of absolute divorce from her
husband, Walter Grim.
Frank Beckwith, SPECIAL commits
s;oner, reported sale of a tract of
1888 acres OF land, involved in the suit
OF John S. Shelter, Guardian VS.. Edith
Shelter and others, to Robt. L. Cub
bage. The decree directed that $248.-
IS from the proceeds of the sale be
PAID to Scena Shelter, the life tenant,
for her interest, and that the wards
share of the proceeds be invested,
the transactions Of the special COM
missioner to be reported to the court.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-11-13

In connection with the condemna-
ton proceedings on the part of the
Norfolk & Western Railway Company
to secure site for its new station at
Charles Town, Messrs Miley Broth
ers, owners of the strip of land sought
to be condemned for the purpose,
state that the railway company Of
fered them only SIS as compensation
for the land This statement is pub
hshed in order that the public may Be
under no misapprehens;on as to the
report in last weeks Advocate in re-
gard to the condemnation. AS the
offer seems unreasonable, and the
company not being willing to make
better one, the resort to condemna-
ton was the only course open to
either party to the proceedings. =
Advocate.