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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-11

cherished, and castles built upon toun-
dations light as air. The door OF the
college was opened in 1860, Rev.
Greed Fulton having charge of the
school. The faculty was composed Oh
q president and five teachers, Rev.
Fulton being president and Prof. L. II.
Carter. Prof. and Mrs. McRainwill AMI
Mrs. Kimbrough, teachers, with Prot.
Eardman in charge of the music, or
piano, school.
Its success became instant, and it's
reputation widespread and deserved
" high. Its growth for few yeats
was rapid. but unfortunately not per-
manent. The first commencement e 4
ercises were held in the auditorium Of
the building, the graduating class COM
posed of two only, Miss Sara Pickett
end Miss Matte Scott, who, with much
2plomb, amid loud and prolonged APP
plause of an immense and appreciative
audience, received the first diplomas
issued by this noble institution Com
mencement week soon became 10
Americus' and surrounding country the
gala week of the year The college
building was profusely decorated with
flowers, flags and samples of the
years work. The Americas brass bani
and college orchestra giving their bes-,
furnished sweet music that lent Il
Pleasing and imposing feature to the
occasion Public examinations were
held the proceeding week and on
Graduation Day the Masons came in
full regalia, marching in and forming
6 double line down the central aisle
Of the auditorium, through which the
sweet girl graduate, deliberately dec
grated in ribbons, lace and flowers.
with composition in hand, quietly an /
decorously walked under an extended
arch of Masonic swords until she
reached her chair upon the platform
The Masons with trustees and faculty
following also occupied seats of dis
tinction upon the platform. In the
center of the stage was placed large
framework of the Georgia coat-of-
arms, covered with green leaves, with
an occasional magnolia blossoming
forth in magnificent beauty, while s.
banner, bearing the motto, Wisdom,
Justice and Moderation" was def, y
intertwined, making fitting bac!;-
ground for Georgia's daughters, as
they stood forth and read their fare
wells to the dear old Alma Mater, who
had helped to shape their future, and
where
Hands of invisible spirits touched the
strings
Of that mysterious instrument, the
soul,
And played the prelude of their fate
After two years of service, Prof. Full
ton resigned, and Rev. g. H.Coit, OF
Rhode Island, was elected president
Mr.. Colt was a man of splendid ability
but unfortunately just at this time
war was declared between the states
and while his sympathies were with
! the South, because of his Northern
birth much prejudice existed amons
the patrons of the school, some Of
them refusing their patronage. Re
cause of this, Mr.. Colt rendered his
resignation and returned to his North.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-11
"REMINISCENCES OF THE
FURLOW MASONIC COLLEGE
Paper Read by Mrs. Charles NJ. Williams Before the
Literary Club

1t is said that skeptics in regard t.
higher education often point to Frank
lin, the philosopher and statesman,
with his homely English and pc II
French; to Grote, the historian Of
Greece. who had no academic life; To
the great Shakespeare, with his little
Latin and less Greek, and to many
other eminent writer's who never went
to college, as examples to show that
colleges are not essential to literary
culture. And We must confess thRf
such examples at first seem to prove
n at this is true But let US remen-
Der that these men are gifted; they
have genius, and we except them from
the rule, knowing full well that they
will win renown under any circum-
stances, hindered, perhaps, but not r.
pressed And so we build our COZ
leges, not for genius or for extraordi-
nary phenomena, but for the great
middle class possessing ordinary tai
ents.
The Masons of Georgia, realizing
this, felt that the need of educational
institutions were necessary-and much
needed-in Georgia, where there were
only a few at this time Being inter
ested in young girls, especially daugh-
tiers of deceased Masons, and believ-
ing that daughters, as we'll as sons,
should be trained in all that pertained
to the arts of expression and observa-
ton as we'll as the requirement OF
knowledge incorporated and located DIT
Americas a school for the higher ed,
ucation of young women. AS the Ma
sons both owned and controlled the
school, it was stipulated that certain
number of girls, daughters of deceas-
ed Masons, without means of support
should be educated free of charge. The
college was incorporated on June 81
1859, by Americas Lodge, No. 10, AM
until the building was ready for occu-
pancy, the school held it's sessions in
the old Methodist church, corner Ct
church and Prince streets, using tn"
basement of the new Methodist church
for one of its class rooms. AS Mayor
IT. M. Furlow was an active promoter
as we'll as a generous contributor ol
funds necessary toward establishing
Il is school in his home town. it wa:
decided as a fitting memorial to his
generosity, love and interest that TIL
school should be named in his honor
and Furlow Masonic college was the
name bestowed upon the school, who's
beautiful building, with it's classic
walls and deep-pillared porches, proto
pcric in style of architecture, was tn,
admiration of the surrounding COD.
try. A fitting tribute to the girls ?
South Georgia, and an opportunity giv
en- for literary culture!
The park surrounding the buildin.
was. indeed, beautiful Lovers o
trees found these abundant proof tina
"'The groves were mans first temp
les" and we who strolled on a tin'
summers day Beneath the shade o
tie Grand old oaks and pines, VIII =
tie sir was vibratory with the song'
of the hooking bird, surely will never
forget the experience. How man!
dreams of future happines were nur
tured there-and many fond illusions
-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-11
GEMINI
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

Especial to IlmeS-Recorder.)
Gemini, Ga, April 10-Mesdames An
drews and Perry Summerford and liz
tie daughters, Mildred and Lucille, Of
Americas, spent Wednesday with Mr.:
w. ]. Cordell.
Miss Annie Pennington had as her
guest Sunday Miss Annie Peel and Mr..
Joe Shackleford, of Americas, ami
Misses. Bertha and Jessie Pennington
s1d Messrs. Carl and Cecil Cordell.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Lane and daugh-
ter. Jewell, were visitors in Americas
last Monday,
Mr. and Mrs. ]. |. Pennington Wis
it'd MIR. and Mrs. C. L. Rocks last
Eedr esday in Americas.
Mr.. ]. D. Pennington was visitor
in Montezuma Sunday and Monday
Misses Annie, Bertha and Jessie Pen
nington were the guests of Mrs. W. J.
Cordell Monday.
Messrs. J. D. and Dallas Pennington
made business trip to Andersonvilla
Saturday afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
HIGH POINT WILL !.
REJOICE GREATLY.
The Furniture City Gets New
Railway, and Will Have
Big Celebration.
Especial to The Times Dispa,ch.l

Especial to The Times -Dispatchl
high Point, n. c.. August 23-On
,he ooth instant High Point will cole
bratc an event the like OF which has
never been known before in nor his
tory: the completion Of q railroad
whose terminal is the Furniture city,
Ihis road Is known as the Carolina and
fadkin River Railroad
Last year the old Jones Road" from
Thomasville to Denton was bought bv
the Color interests and right Of way
arranged from High Point to Thomas
vile on tho north. and from Denton
10 High Point on the south. the first
named city voting $4,000 towards this
enterprise. The result Is the compile
tion of road which gives TO High
Point an outlet 10 other branches NOT
Identified with the Southern Railway,
ana which will more directly reach
ionE-desired connections. Byrd s.
Coier, capitalist. and former Demo
cratic candidate for Governor of New
YORK, has been the live wire" in push
inS this enterprise 10 such carly com
piction. and II is largely to his efforts
that High Point gets not only quicker
routes TO long Tough; for markets. but
mas opened TO her vast resources of
virgin forests and itch, undeveloped
agricultural territors'. II Is impos-
siole TO estimate all this new road
means in the simple matter of rough
material for furniture manufacture and
the marketing or the finished product
not 10 mention advantages gained by
all other High Point Industrial ac-
Invites.
High Rock, situated on the South
pound Railway and the southern termi-
nal OF the road, has promising flu
lure, although at present there are
only few residences and stores md
two mills there. 1t takes It's name
from the beautiful range of mountains
at the foot OF which it lies, and which
overlooks the Yadkin River some 200
feet away 10 the west OF the South
Healing Springs, health resort for
bound Railroad. Four miles east is All
people from al, OYER the State for moro
than hundred years. This property
Is owned by the Daniel family, who
propose. 1t is said. to make improve
ments and sell lots.
The committc having in charge this
gathering in High Point August 80. in
celebration OF the completion of this
Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad
has received from Judfge James E.
Boyd a promise to deliver an ad-
dress on the occasion. In fact. all in
huential citizens, the City Council, and
all prominent societies, orders and as
sociations in High Point are combjn-
Ing In an endeavor to make this a
profitable and enjoyable. as we'll as
commemorative occasion
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
OUTLAW MOTOR|ST
ELUDES OFFICERS
Authorities in Three Counties on
Lookout for Desperate Motor
cycle Highwayman.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. !

Especial to The Times Dispatch
HarrisonburS, Va. August o3-The
authorities in three counties along the
VALLEY Turnpike are still looking for
a desperate and bold "Motorcycle Mike"
who. on Thursday. beat all the nine
teen tollsates between Winchester and
Harrisonburg. giving policemen, sher-
ifs and deputies as we'll as all the
gatekcepcrs the slip and hnally escap-
ing a trap seven miles south of Har
risonburS by turning his machine from
the road into the woods and losing
himself in the distance At Harrison
burg, deputy sheriff with an auto
mobile had a mile-a- minute chase with
the cyclist. but 10 no purpose AT
the South Harrisonburg tollgate. the
woman keeper lowered the gate to
head him OFF. stopping, he took a
dollar bill from his pocket. and while
the woman was making change the
htahwayman snatched the money from
her hand and ducked under the bars
and In a twinkle was speeding UP the
pike.
AT Woodstock a policeman arrested
the speeder who. however, broke away,
jumped on his wheel and was gone
o"iceES Hreu al the speed
maniac. but he was bullet proof"
Telephone and telegraph were kept
busy n the effort to catch the elusive
fellow. 1t was at the famous Mt
Crawford that the authorities piled
huge loss across the pike 10 head off
the outlaw motorist His eagle eyes.
however. took in the situation from
n distance, and turned off into A cour-
try road and vanished. Everybody
seems u agree that the fellow went
so fast that they cannot agree as to
what kind OF clothes he wore This
was a new eXperience on the old nike
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
Rocky Mount Tobacco Market.

ISpecial 10 The Times Dispatch.l
Rocky Mount, y. G. August 23.-The
tobacco market opened in full force on
tuesday. and while the receipts were
not large. they were greater than many
expected as the crop is late and the
farmers are still curing the remnants
oi the crop and are too busy to grade
Inc sales are expected to be larger
from now on, as many have finished
curing this week. and the recent high
prices will stimulate good receipts
Total for the week, about 100000
pounds. The prices have been UNI
usually good, and the farmers are all
we'll pleased. The breaks have con-
sisted largely of first primage and
prices have ranged from 10 80 cents
Per pound. AS forecasted in last week s
report. the crop is not near SO good
as last years, and is quite disappoint-
Ing TO the trade.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
IMPORTED STOCK.
The Whole Country Looking for Bet
ter Cnttle With Which to Stock Farms.
TSpecial to The Times Disnatcb I


Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
Washington. D. c., August 23.-Thera
has been unusual activity in the i'm
portation OF purebrcd live stock into
the United States for breeding pur
poses this year. These mportations
have been made chiefly from the Chan
mel Islands, but there has been, how
ever. number of importations from
England and scotland The shipments
sisted OF Jersey. Guernsey and Alder
ney cattle. The latter two breeds are
ppractieaiiy the same. registration of
Alderney herd book, and vice versa.
Both the animal quarantine stations
az at A ne n, J., and Ltttleton, Mass,
ton; respectively: have been filed to
their capacity. There are at present
between 500 and 200 sheep and a num-
at Littlcton. y large number of per-
Inits have again been issued for I'M
Portations through the port OF New
so fixed that all the animals expected
can be comfortably accommodated "a
lheE arrive at Athena.
The new animal quarantine station
10 the port Of Baltimore, located at
n pTrne n. Md, which is equipped with
is admirably located on the water HrHS
front Baltimore has very good cattIe
steamers running between liverpool
anu 'ndt, port. Ine mllder latitude of
this station. as compared with the two
stations farther north. and the con-
venience OF shipping to the station by
barge and shipping from there by the
rTin ran promise to make this sta
uon popular for importers In the
Middle West. There have already
been some importations through this
station. namely, an Importation of
Kerry cattle from ireland, another Of
Ayrshires; and several importations of
sheep and swine
P n. McG.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
ANKLET STOCKINGS ARE
LATEST FASHION FREAK

London. August 23.--Ankle bracelet
stockings arc the newest fashion
freaks for London's smart society wo-
men.
This fad is a modification OF the
jewclled bands and golden anlilets SO
popular in q certain section of Partisan
society. The new dainties are OF black
silk. with a wide band, embroidered in
blue, green. yellow or purple silk. en-
circling the ankle.
The advent of the slashed skirt is
responsible for the changes in hosiery.
The shorter the skirt the brighter the
stocking
One enterprising dealer has brought
ever from Paris dainty hosiery with
jewels slashcd around the ankle, the
sparkle and color being plainly seen
through tho. thin silkcn mesh as
much as 5000 is asked for pair These
are made of fine gold tissue and real
lace, Chantilly and Mechlin being the
popular fabrics. 800. f4a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
MONEY IN BLACKBERRIEs.
North Carolina Town Tint Handles
Millions of the Good Old Eicld Eruit

Millions of the Good Old Field Fruit.
North Wilksboro. \. c.. August 2S.-
In all the great varieties of North Car
olina's natural resources the wild
blackberry crop In Wilkes County is
making for itself place among the
leaders. This is a berry that takes"
the so-called old WORKOUT fields. road
sides. fence corners. creek banks, etc,
and thrives. defying man. beast and
weather conditions. n crop every year
The 1919 crop, just gathered. was cut
short by the drought. but in spite of
the continued weeks OF dry weather
three North Wilksboro dealers handled
$4,000 cans, worth approximately $50
$40. This is net gain to the county
and the quality OF these berries is sec
ond TO none. even the cultivated va
riety surprising IL. They are good
sized. sweet and of fine flavor. Next
year the Gamers will pay s15o per
bushel, which Is 90 per cent more than
was paid by most OF the dealers the
past season II would be hard to tell
what an average crop would bring il
the" were all saved. for three -fourths
of these berries are never picked. but
allowed to dry up or rot on the briars.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
MAINTENANCE OF
VAST IMPORTANCE
Government Comes to Help of
Good Roads After They
Are Built.
Especial to The Times-plspatch.1

nj
Washington, August 23-The Office o.:
public roads OF the Department Of
Agriculture is making strong effort
to focus tho mind OF the country on
the fact that maintenance and etfcc-
tive repair arc OF equal Importance
with the actual Improvement of bad
roads. Investment of money In new
roads does not become real economy
until provision is made for keeping
these new roads in condition after
they are built. II a new road was
built and then allowed 10 fall into dis
repair. much Of the original Invest
ment Is simply wasted
Europe, generally speaking. is ahead
OF the United States in the matter of
road Improvement. but Grca: Britain
is struggling with a problem similar
TO the one that confronts the people
OF the United States. In England,
Scotland and Wales there are no fewer
than 2.l4o separate authorities who.
between them. administer i15.4S7
miles OF roads. or an average of only
eighty-two miles a piece In Scot
land. apart from the big cities there
are over 200 burghs. one-half of which
have but ten miles of road apiece to
maintain. Needless to say such n
minute mileage is insufficient to keep
the road plant fully occupied all the
year around. and renders the employ
ment OF skilled engineer Impossible
for economical reasons
officials OF the office of public roads
when called upon for assistance by the
various States are pointing out that
road building is an art based on q
science, and that trained men and eX-
perienced men are necessary TO secure
the best results from the expenditure
OF road funds
Sta;istcians have found that al
though the average expenditure on the
Improvement OF roads exceeds $1,000
600 day, large portion OF the money
in the United States is wasted because
OF the failure to build the right type
OF road to meet the local requirement. IS
or the failure to provide for the con-
tinued maintenance OF the improve
mcnt.
The various States and counties
within the past six months have
taken greater interest in road i'm
proVement than ever before in the
history OF the United States, and there
is now strong movement to conserve
the roads OF the country where they
are improved. Scientific maintenance
VIII be one of the chief features OF
the work OF the office OF public roads
throughout the present year.
II MIC
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24

FOR RENT. ONE LARGE FURNISHED
front room and hall room ad1olnins
Phone, bath. steam heat, convenient
70 car lines. Gentleman preferred
Phone Madison 1880. 1907 Floyd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
FREDERICKsnuRG FAIR.
Preparations BEING Made for Bir I
position in the Battlc-Scnrred CITY

y.
Especial TO The Times Dispatch
The directors of the annual Freder-
icksburs Agricultural Fair. which will
be held here September go October /
and ., are making great preparations
ior big exhibition this year In adj
dition to the race program for each
gay, arrangements have been made
for balloon ascensions. big brass
band Will give concerts throughout
each day, and the largest Confederate
reunion eyer held in this section will
take place on the third day of the fair.
October .. The command known as
Mosby s Men will hold their annual re-
union in connection with this reunion.
which Will bring veterans from all over
the state. An invitation TO attend the
fair has been extended to Hon. H c.
stuart, Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor. and he has accepted Invita-
lions have also been extended to Sen
ator Thomas s. Martin, Senator Claude
A Swanson. Congressman William A.
Jones and Congressman c. c. Carlin
The women take great interest in
about 1000.
An expert judge for the seed corn
department. has been secured from the
state Agricultural Department, and
expert judges will also be secured for
the stock department. The race track
is already being put in order a big
tournament will be held on the frsf
day The premium lists are being dis
tributed. a. p. Rowe is president OF
the Fair Association, and S. b. Quinn
Is secretary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
NORTH CAROLINA
INDUSTRIAL BITS
Immense Crops Everywhere.
Terrapin Industry-Gold
Mines Opened.

The Lexington Dispatch has this
cheering item:
During the past thirty days the
writer has visited more than one
third OF the counties OF the state. from
the Tennessee line to the coast. and
from the north to the south, and ne
mas never seen such prospects for
bumper crops of corn. cotton, peanuts
and tobacco. The oldest inhabitants
OF the counties we talked 10 say that
the crops have never been so good
at this time of the year. The nation
may nave a panic, but we don't be-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
mac charlotte observer savs.

AS an additional proof that North
Carolina Is the greatest country on
the globe, with more varied resources
IN all lines of human endeavor, a dia-
mond- back terrap!n farm has been es-
tablished near kinston. II is said that
some of the fishermen down In tho
sounds and marshes In Eastern Caro-
lima have been accustomed TO raising
these terrapins in pens like pigs and
have found them very profitable The
new terrapin farm will be operated
IN scientific manner. and by experts.
being backed by regularly incorpor-
ated company with ample financial re-
sources.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24

= vVp TURKEYS GIVEN AWAY
inanksgivinE and Christmas: third
learn how easy YOU can have !, frea
turkey. Address Box 907.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
Keal Cstatf For Hent

FOR RENT, NICELY LOCATED =
ION ,,. residence at Westhampton,
linn one block OF car line; hot and
I w "a , %sater bath and electric lights
" all FIX SCHAAF. Stop 22, or care
Eewls - Schomburg. rs North Ninth
FOR RENT, STORE. 1906 JEFFER-
son Avenue. Good business locat ton
Apply 80 Twcnty-third Street.
LARGE DETACHED BJJII,DINC; IN
.thttai location. with established pa
t,onage. as select boarding place. p
-. Box Oh 80 F.N =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
5fbnnIs.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
BLACKsBURG. "a.

BLACKSBURG, VA.
Degree courses in Agriculture. APP
Piled Biology, Horticulture. Agricul-
tural Engineering, Applied Chemistry,
Chemical Engineering. Mctallurgy and
Metallosraphy. Applied Geology, Civil
engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Electrical Engineering. Mining EngI,
neering. SiNty-four Instructors. Thor
oughly Equipped Shops, Laboratories
and Barns. Steam heating and electric
lights in dormitor!es. Library 10000
volumes. Farm or LOO acres.
TWO-YEAR COURSE IN AGRICUL-
TURE AND FARMERS WIN
TER COURSE.
Total cost of session OF nine months,
including tuition and other fees, board,
washing. uniforms. medical attendance.
ETC. S2sl.25. Cost to Virginia students,
S2jl.25.
The next session opens Wednesday,
September % 1918
]. D. EGGLESTON,
President
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
FLATS siur Rent

TWO LARGE ROOMS, FURNISHED
complete for light housekeeping. gas
range, separate meters. heat, bath !;
second hoor. southern exposure. SOC
East Leigh
FOR RENT, FOUR OR FIVE-ROOM
Hat, bright. new and modern steam
heat, near car line. West End. Ad-
dress 250l kensington Avenue. Mon
roe 4Gl Madison 5i2
FLAT FOR RENT, 2504 GROVE AVE-
nue.. seven largo rooms, all modern
conVcnicnCeS. Apply J g5J care
Times Di : match
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24

Walter George Newman. president Of
the Gold Hill Consolidated Co. at Cold
Hin, reports that mining operations
VIII be actively resumed. and states
that he has recently found the outcrop-
ping OF vein two feet wide carving
high percentage OF gold
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24

FOR DESIRABLE ROOMS:
Also table boarders. 1l2 East Frank,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24

SECOND STORY FRONT AND CON
Incctlhg rooms; also table board. 2O9
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
G0arbfng

7 he NIRGINIA KITCHEN 9oO MIN
FORGET your troubles; eat your meals
IN peace and quiet. II OF! your feed
wv change. This is the place