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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
DEATH CLAIMED
VENERABLE AND
BELOVED WOMAN
MRS. ". W. CHILDERS DEAD
Passed Away Ripe in Golden
Years

In the death of Mrs. W. W. Childers
at her home in Schley county, which
sad event was announced here yester-
day morning, that community in which
she had so long resided has sustained
an irreparable loss. The end came
peacefully to this noble, Spartan wife
and mother, who, like sheaf of gold
en- wheat, was ripe unto the harvest,
and answered willingly the call of her
Master to her home in a higher realm.
Mrs. Childers had been in declining
health during many months, and t.
loved ones who had watched at her
bedside the end had long been regard
ed as inevitable. Monday night she
fe,l into the long and ftful sleep that
knows no waking before the Resur-
rection morn.
Mrs. Childers had arrived at the al
loted three score years and ten" She
was a consistent member of the Bap-
tist denomination, and exemplified her
Christian character in her daily life,
carrying sunshine, cheer and happi-
ness into the lives of others. In the
community where her long and useful
life was spent, no woman was more
beloved and esteemed among an entire
people.
Besides her husband, Mr. w. w.
Childers, she is survived by her daugh-
ters, Mrs. Charles c.. Sheppard, OF
Sumter, and by seven sons, Messrs. Lee
G., Zack S., John H., Homer, Wallis
Edward and Mort Childers, all OF
whom, except one son, residing on
the Pacific coast, was at the bedside
when the sweet spirit of their mother
winged its fight to realms above, hel
life a blessing and a benedictior untC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
WOMAN, TILTED,
Stays HERSELF;
Lover IS KILLED
BROTHERS QUICK TO AVENGE
Dual Tragedy at Tampa
Monday

Tampa, Fla, July 2S.-Rejeoted by
her lover, Manuel Alvarez, Miss Ma
tilda Cueba went to her home from a
party early today, and after pouring
a can of oil over her clothing, set fire
to herself and later died from her
burns. An hour later Alvarez, who
was found by her brothers sitting in a
restaurant, was called outside, and as
he stepped to the sidewalk, was shot
down, two bullets entering his body,
one over the heart and the other one
through the thigh. 1t is said by the
doctors that he cannot live. One of the
brothers has been arrested, the other
one is still at large. The trouble be-
tween the lovers is said to be over a
statement made by Alvarez to her that
she was not of pure blood.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
WEST URGES ACTION In
APPOINTMENT OF LUKE
Asks President to Send it
to the SGDale

Washington, D. c., July Ex-senator
West called at the white house today
for conference with the president
concerning the delaysin the nomination
of Roscoe Luke, of Thomasville, as
United States attorney for the south
ern district of Georgia. The president
requested that he return tomorrow at
10 O'Clock to discuss the matter.
Il have no idea what is delaying
Mr.. Luke's nomination" said Senator
West. His name has been carried to
The president by the attorney general
and / have been expecting the nomina-
tion for several days. l hope to pre-
vail upon the president to expediate
the appointment. Mr. Luke is accept
{ ble to both Senator Smith and my
self, and the attorney general was so
informed when he sent his name to
the white house."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
WATCHFUL COPS
GRAB NOTORIOUS
BLACK BURGLAR
Robbed a Residence Here.
Wanted at Other Places
Crimes Charged

The vigilance of Police officers
Bragg and Summerford resulted yes
terday morning in the landing of a
self-confessed black burglar who a
night or two ago burglarized the resi-
dence of Mr.. w. j. Simmons, on Finn
street. When Mr.. Simmons fully iden-
tilted the articles stolen from his
home, the negro, Fred Wilson, alias
Will Porter, and other aliases under
which he operated, is said to have
confessed the crime in full.
Porter, or Wilson, formerly lived i'll
Americus and drove the mail wagon
here. Since that time he has opeTat-
ed in Cordele and Smithville, escap-
lES jail III luG 1dIlCi ploSO, "hClC AS
was under arrest on burglary charges.
officers Bragg and Summerford
were at the Central depot early yes
terday morning when they came up
on the negro hidden in patch of
weeds, where they had seen him duck
at their approach. He was yanked
GU and recognized as an old offender,
the robbery of stores at Smithville be-
ing charged to his account, among
others. For this robbery, or burglary.
he was jailed at Smithville, but man
aged to get away.
The burglarizing of Mr.. Simmons
residence here Sunday night will hold
the elusive zulu for a term Of years,
no doubt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
IN SANDALS
INSET WITH JEWELS

Paris, July 2S-Mlle Provost, the
well known actress of the Coincide
Franchise, has. started new fashion
in footwear by appearing in Partisan
salons and corridors of the theatres
with her feet bare but for sandals,
When asked whether the latest
craze would not lead to a crisis in the
boot trade, Nile. Provost smiled and
replied:
Il do not think so. Ny bootmaker
furnishes less material, but l do not
see any reduction in the price. Fur
ther my sandals are fastened with rib
bons ornamented with emeralds and
turquoises. l do not think the jew
elers either will have any cause for
complaint"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
ALL CANDIDATES
SHALL ANNOUNCE
BY AUGUST FOURTH
final DATE FOR RUNNERS
Is Ruling Of The Executive
Committee

If Sumter is to be represented by
two members in the next general as
known the fact on or before next Tues
day, August 4th, under the ruling Of
the county democratic executive com
mittee. Tuesday is the final date for
the payment of the assessment levied
upon candidates, which will insure
the appearance of their name upon the
official ballot to be voted in the August
primary.
Candidates have been exceedingly
coy about getting into the game, but
under this ruling of the committee they
must come into. the open by Tuesday
next, or stay permanently outside
Thus far the honor of representing
Sumter in the Georgia legislator" has
been carefully avoided, except by one
lone aspirant, whereas, it was conf
IDENTIFY expected that half score
sprinters ~would have taken the track
ere this late stage of the game politi-
cal. The date of election-August 10Th
is just three weeks in the future, and
little time, therefore, is left the aspir-
ing statesmen to chase down and bu.-
tonhole the listening able voter.
Probably within day or two sew
eral willing candidates may be yank-
ed from hiding places, and the race
will assume a liyelier phase. Each
legislative runner will pay down 500
for election expenses, prior to August
4th, while congressional candidates are
assessed S1O0 each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
AMERICUS CAMP
WOODMEN WILL
WELCOME GUESTS
TONIGHT AT WOODMEN HALL
An Occasion of I1lGreSt Is
Anticipated

Americus Camp, No. 202, Woodmen
of the World, will be hosts this ev-
ening to their families and friends and
especially to the Woodmen Circle, the
ladies auxiliaries to the local camp.
The occasion will be entirely social,
and an evening of rare pleasure IS
promised the many guests of these
brave sons of the forest. Interesting
addresses will mark the occasion ana
tempting refreshments will be served
during the hours of entertainment,
to 10 o'clock. The festivities will be
held at the hall of the local camp in
the Hewell-Prather building, on For
syth street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
BANDITS HEART
IS TOUCHED
He Splits SpOils With a Cripple He
Held Up in the Road, near Brewster,
Pa.

Phillipstown, Pa, July 2S.-A high
wayman who held up Samuel Durocher
of Phillipstown, in Mill Plain, near
Brewster had a heart" Because he
was cripple the gunman, after TAX
ing everything valuable Durocher hal
in his clothes, split the spoilse with
him. Durocher had an arm taken OF
by railroad cars three months ago. AS
he was walking to Brewster to get a
train home, the footpad halted him.
After he took $21, watch and neck
tie from Durocher he relented when
Durocher told him he hadn't worked in
three months, and said: "Well, wen
go halves" He returned the watch
and $11, but kept the pin and $40.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
four MONTHS
BRIDE IS FOUND
DEAD BY HUSBAND
Woman Takes Over.
dose Of ChIOrOfOrm

Douglas, Ga, July 2S.-When DIR.
John R. Smith went to his wife's room
this morning to accompany her to
breakfast, he found his four months
bride dead in her night clothes, ami
by her bedside was an open bottle CT
chloroform and some absorbant cot
ton, which had been saturated with
the dangerous liquid.
Mrs. Smith had complained early
the night before of having sick
headache and nervousness, and her
husband gave her several doses of
headache tablets and was then called
away. Upon returning about 12 o'clock
be did not go to his wife's room, but
retired to his own.
1t was this morning at o'clock be-
fore the doctor knew of her death.
After dressing he went by her room
to inquire of her condition and to see
if she wished to go to breakfast.
The coroner's inquest returned a
verdict that Mrs. Smith came to her
death by an unintentional overdose of
Mrs. Smith was the eldest daughter
of Mr., A. G. Wofford, a prominent con-
tractor of 26 Alaska avenue, Atlanta,
and besides her husband, both parents
and several brothers and sisters, all
of Atlanta, survive her.
Her remains will be carried to At
lanta tonight fer interment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
FINED $4,000
As A TRUST"
National Cash Register Company Hard
Hit by the Supreme Court OF Mich.
igan.

Lansing, Mich, July 2S.-The state
supreme court today found the Ma
ticnal Cash, Register Company, of Day
ton, Ohio, guilty of unlawful restraint
of trade and imposed fine Of $1O,-
600. The company is restrained from
doing business in Michigan until the
fine is paid.
The decision was returned in the
case of Henry ]. James, representing
the American Cash Register Company,
who charged that the National Casa
Register Company was violating the
so-called Michigan antitrust law, in
that ii INDUCED in excessive competi-
tion against certain competitors, and
thereby forced them out of business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
KERMIT AND BRIDE
OFF TO BRAZIL

New York, July 28.-Mr. and Mrs.
Kermit Roosevelt, nee Willard, Will
leave this city for Curityba, Brazil,
where it is understood the young
couple will make their home The
newest of the married Roosevelts is an
engineer, and he and his partner have
a contract to build public market in
that city. While staying at Sagabore
Hill with his parents, young Mr..
Roosevelt was inoculated for typhoid,
as the disease persists in certain parts
of Brazil.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
many GOING TO SAVANNAH
TODAY BY SEABOARD
Americas Will Be Well Rep.
resented There

Quite a large number of Americus
people are going today to Savanna
and Tybee aboard the Seaboard's eX-
cursion. This is the first excursion OF
the season operated directly from
Americus, and the rate of $4 for the
round trip, with 81 xdays allowed in
Savannah and at the resorts, appeals
strongly to the heat-stricken native
uphere in the hills. Passengers will
so by ther egular train leaving at
1890, noon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
ANOTHER WEEK At SPRINGS
is FULL OF INTEREST
kmGriCuS and EIlaviIIe PeO.
Pile Go There

Myrtle Springs, the pretty resort
near Americus, continues to attract
many visitors from this and neighbor-
ing towns who lease the cottages there
and enjoy the healthful waters, the
restful shades, the fine bathing and
other pleasures incident to stay o.
a week there.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Brown, the
Misses Brown and charming guests,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Tullis, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. c. Davis and fair guests, and
MIR. and Mrs. James W. Harris, Jr.,
have returned to the city from a stay
of two weeks there.
This week quite a large number Of
Ellaville people will enjoy themselves
meath Myrtle's shades.
An Americus party there this week
includes Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Walker
and children, Misses Mary Walker and
Fannie Furlow; Mr.. and Mrs. Griff
Eldridge, Mrs. w. P. Macarthur, Misses
Cordelia Gatewood, Tiny Allen, Eliza
beth Eldridge, Evelyn Bel and Ruth
Macarthur
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
German Troops Moving.

Berlin, Germany, July 2S.--An un-
confirmed dispatch from Gumbinnen
Eastern Prussia, to the Tageliche-
Rundschau, today says Russia has
occupied Wirbal,en, Russian Poland.
with a force, of engineers, cavalry,
artillery and two regiments of infan-
try. while Russian guards have been
placed along all roads on the from
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
TAPS" SOUNDED
YESTERDAY FOR
J.W.CASTLEBERRY
ANSWERS The FINAL ROLL
Long Resident Of Sumter
Has Passed Away

Mr.. James w. Castleberry, an aged
and well known resident of Sumter
county, passed away at O'Clock
Tuesday morning at the residence of
his daughter, Mrs. G. S. Cobb, in East
Americus, where he came some time
since for treatment. In view of his
condition during the past three or four
months, the end at any time would not
have been unexpected to his family
and large number of relatives and
friends in Americus and throughout
the county.
Mr.. Castleberry had long resided at
his country home, on the Leslie road,
until impaired health rendered imper-
ative his coming to the city, taking
up his residence here with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Cobb. During the past week
he had been slowly passing away un-
til the end came yesterday morning
Mr.. Castleberry was sixty-nine years
of age, and since the close of the civil
war, through which he fought valiant
ly as the youngest Confederate in
Gordon's brigade, he has resided near
Americus. He entered the Confederate
service at fourteen years of age, and
was often referred to by the lamented
Gordon as his hoy soldier" He was
thrice wounded while in the service,
sustaining two of the wounds on the
same field of battle.
Mr.. Castleberry was esteemed
among whom his death is a source Of
sincere regret.
He is survived by his wife and nine
sons and daughters; Dudley A. Castle
berry, of Atlanta; ]. S. Castleberry,
Of San Francisco; w. NJ. and T. E. Cas-
tleberry, of Americus; John B. Cor
don Castleberry and Alma Castleberry,
of Huntington; Mrs. George S. Cobb,
and Mrs. c.. T. Long, of Americus.
Many other relatives less near are
residents of Sumter and adjoining
counties.
The funeral services, conducted by
Rev. r. L. Bivins, of Furlow Lawn
Baptist church, will be held at 10
O'clock this morning at Oak Grove
cemetery.
The following named gentlement
will serve as pall-bearers: Messrs.
Lee Johnson, Albert Brady, Wardlaw
Num-, Carl Ansley, v H. Gaines and
Robert Parker.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
- HUNGARY DECLARES
WAR ON SERVIA-RUSSIA WILL
PROBABLY HELP SERvIA-EVE
ERY EUROPEAN NATION NOW
READY FOR ANY EMERGENCY
ITALY, FRANCE AND
ENGLAND WANT PEACE
Three Powerful Nations Would Settle
Differences By MediatiOn-Germany
Refuses to Support Mediation on
Grounds That Austria Cannot StOOp
to Such

London, July 28.-Austria-Hungary
today declared war on Servia. The
announcement came almost immedi-
ately after Germany and Austria had
notified Sir Edward Grey, the British
foreign minister, of their refusal 10
join in mediation conference.
1t is assumed here the efforts of the
European nations now will be direct
ed towards locahzing the area of hos
tilities.
The actual cause of Austria-Hun-
gary's declaration was the reply sent
by Servia to the formers note de-
manding that the latter take steps
to put stop to the Uan-Servian pro-
paganda on Austria territory, and also
punish those Servians indirectly con-
cerned in the recent assassination Of
Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir to
the Austro-Hungarian throne In the
semi-official communication made
public yesterday, the -Hunga-
rian government said Servias reply
was filled with the spirit of dis
honesty"
Italy and France had consented to
join their efforts to those of Great
Britain in a mediation conference.
GeImany's refusal was in support of
her ally, in the contention that it
would be undignifed for large pow
er like Austria to appear before
tribunal of the European powers on
the same status as the little Balkan
nation.
Austria-Hungary in the meantime
had proceeded rapidly with the mob
ilization of her great army. The en-
tire railroad system was utilized for
the use of troop trains, the telegraph
system was virtually monopolized for
government business and strict cen
sorship was imposed.
Servia also had modified her forces
and had withdrawn the garrison of
Belgrade, the capital, to the interior,
as the chief city of Servia occupied
a position too vulnerable to be held.
Every war Office and admiralty in
Fur; pc is occupied in preparations
for eventualities, even the smaller
countries, such as Holland, Belgium
and Switzerland, taking precaution-
airy measures.
The attitude of Russia was watched
carefdlly today. The firm belief was
expressed that Russia would enter
the list in support of servia as soon
as fighting started in earnest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
SERVIA and AUSTRIA ARE
NOW READY FOR WAR
NO TIDINGS OF MONEY
STOLEN fROMIPHARMACY
Thief Makes Good His Escape
Thus Far

While there are several theories con-
nected with the theft recently of 5000
in money and checks from the Wind
sor Pharmacy, suspicion has not yet
concentrated to the extent of warrant
ing the arrest of any suspected party.
The theft was one of the boldest pull
ed off here in some time, and evident
ly, was done by some one familiar with
the general surroundings. F
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
European Stocks Decline.

London, July 2S-The refusal Of
Germany and Austria-Hungary to
participate in a mediation conference
on the Austro-Seryia conflict, reports
of the rapid movement of Austro-
Hungarian troops and the persistent
downward trend OF European stock
markets were the outstanding develop
ments of the European situation to-
day.
Preparations for war proceeded on
all sides. Even England's battle
squadrons have all been modified in
readiness for eventualities, and the
publication of official news as to
their movements has ceased. The
first and second battle squadrons
have taken on their full war stores
and are ready to slip their anchore
at moments notice, the destroyer
flotillas around the coast have been
prepared and armed guards were
placed today around all the maya
zines and oil depots.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29

all.
The funeral services will take place
this morning at 10 o'clock at the Ella
vile cemetery.
The eight sons of Mrs. Childers will
act as pallbearers, bearing to its final
resting place this morning the form
of their beloved mother.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29

The dispatch adds that a squadron
of German Uhlans has advanced to
Eydtkuhnen, on the Russian frontier.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-29
THE WEATHER

For Americus and Vicinity
= Probably Fair.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-12

land southwest. roads are to be bts.,
lnew streets made and old streets
improved, sewerage systems and
vaterworks are to constructed or en-
arged. and public buildings erected.
While it is desirable, and often i'm =
portant, that public buildings should
be ornate and in keeping with the
ife Of the community it is ESPECIALLY
important that they should he abso-
utelv fireproof Every eourthous g
and every city hail ought to be 50
sell constructed as to make thor
5ughly safe public records Of all
sinds These things are important.
nut the construction OF the most
modern sewerage systems. and cf
water works to guarantee an annie
supply of pure water and the build
ne of good roads and the paving Of
reeis and alleys are even more I'M
or,ant These all take hold or the
sscnial things the health Of the
omuHnity There IS no greater eco
omic wastefulness than that which
ly reason OF false economy prevents
municipalities from providing pure
ater. the most san tary sewerage
siem and well paved streets and
,lleys which makes possible c-ry
cleanliness
Eyel. i!ness ana every death
roaeht abouf by failure to do these
hines is an economic loss due 70
he blunderiag OF incompetent offi
ais. and this without considering the
orrow and suffering brought by the
illness and deaths which better sani-
arv cond tions would have prevented.
Aa men in any community who.
ron a narrow and misery point OF
lew delay the improvements OF this
ind which are essential to the health
# a community as well as to It's pro-
ress. are responsible for sickness
hitch other actions on their part
eht have prevented
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-12

on the tablet but we vii get him Vt.
That RobertsOn's remark was an
expression OF desire to "get" the
senator because Bond, Robertson,
Fitzpatrick and Rogers. all of Oklaho-
ma had been sappointed in not hay-
ing received federal appc.-.- sscJlts ut
the hands Of Senator Gore. That hav-
ing failed to receive the appoint aent
i1r which, they mad. iourneyed to
Washington they entered into con
stTacy TO adfTtroys the blind sena :
tor and that the situation al the
'rothl was merely the carrying ont O.
ne plans.
The Jury
The jury hearing the case $ ds
fo,lows: G. f, Trosper baker; Grow
err G. Meeker, farmer William p.
> Sell. type salesman; r. e. Britton.
farmer; j e Shutten, farmer; w. w.
Gentry, grocer; Bruno Benedix, farm
er Henry. Carpenter, farmer: r. II.
Mplris. farmer, Rex F'urgeson, sales
man. H. c. Barlow, farmer; Robert
Arneson, brokers' clerk.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-12
SANE AND ORDERLY PROGRESS

The tide of political thought il this
1uniry. which for some years. anc
TIL such strong motive forces be-
nd It, has run toward radicalism
as. unless All the signs Of the times
Ill turned. ami the country seems
, be- on the eve Of what might be
afely called a conservative reaction,
ays the Louisville Post
1t is true that some Of the measures
dopted since Mir Wilson became
q esident. would, few years ago have
cen deemed radically radical Five
ears ago Mr.. Archbold, Of the Stan
lard Oil. would have dispatched
many letters to Mr. Penrose and his
ether senatorial chums to prevent the
lassaee of snoh measure as the
Underwood rariff Jaw The efficient
orm Of IA 'lroad regulation we now
nave would also have been considered
nnduly radical less than decade ago
adlcal and what is mildly conserva-
i've, have however. been changed
nee the presidential campaign Of
1912 Nobody now seriously believes
nat the country will 20 back TO the
,arty ana policies Of TAFT Penrose,
3al1.es and the re't Of the brethren.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-02-12
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder curae kidney
and bladder troubles, dissolyes gravel
cures diabetes, weak and lame baclfs
rheumatism, and all irregularities 81
thek idneys and bladder In both men
and women Regulates blauder trou-
bles in children. II not sold by your
druggist, viii be sent by mall on re
ceipt Of sl00 One small bottle II
TWO months treatment, and seldom
iails to perfect cure. Send for tes-
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