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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-06-02

ter County, Georgia, but petitioners de-
sire the right to establish branch of
fees within this state or elsewhere
whenever the holders of majority OF
the stock may so determine.
III.
The object of said incorporation is
pecuniary gain to itself and its share
holders.
The business to be carried on by
said corporation is that of a general
furniture business. They desire the
dght to buy and sell furniture; trade
and repair same, and to do any and
all things necessary in conducting a
general furniture business as afore-
said.
v.
The capital stock of said corporation
shall be Five Thousand ($5,000.00)
Dollars, with the privilege of illcreds-
ing said capital stock to the sum OF
Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars by
majority vote of the stockholders
Said stock to be divided into shares OF
One Hundred ($1O00O) Dollars each
Ten per cent. of the amount of said
capital has been actually paid in.
VI.
Petitioners desire the right to sue
and be sued, to plead and be impleaded
to have and use a common seal, to
make all necessary bylaws and regu-
lations, and to do all other things that
may be necessary for the successful
carrying on of said business, includ-
ing the right to buy, hold and sell
rea estate and personal property
suitable to the purposes of the corpo-
ration land to execute notes and bonds
as evidence of Indebtedness incurred
or which may be incurred, in the con
duct of the affairs of the corporation
and to secure the same by mortgage
security deed or other form of lien,
under existing laws.
VII.
They desire for said incorporation
the power and authority to apply for
and accept amendments to its charter
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-06-02
ANIMAL FUNERALS FREE

Los Angeles, Cal, June Free fun
erals for cats and dogs will soon be d
reality in Los Angeles, for the new
$4,000 incinerator is to be started to-
day, and one of the concessions made
by the garbage company in it's con-
tract with the city is to gather in all
the little dogs and cats who die and
cart them to the hot place and reducl
them to ashes or some by-product
which may be capitalized.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-06-02
GEORGIA BOYS PASS
INTERPRETERS EXAM.

Emory College, Oxford, Ca, June l.
-SpeciaL)-A few weeks ago the
United States Naval Intelligence de-
partment conducted examinations in
all the principal cities of the country
for expert translators of Italian,
French and German.
Two of the young men to take the
examination in Atlanta, Allen G.
Loehr, of Atlanta, and George R. Lo-
chr, Jr., a senior in Emory college,
haoe been notified that they have not
only qualified for the position but
that they stand near the head of the
list. George Loehr, twenty-five years
old, stands second, and Allen Loehr, a
few years older stands fourth in the
large number who stood the examina-
ton.
The Loehr brothers are grandsons
of Georgia's most famous missionary
to China, DR.. Young J. Allen and sons,
of Rev. George R. Loehr, Sr., now a
missionary in Shanghai. Both the young
men were born in Shanghai. Allen
received his education in the following
places and schools Shanghai, China;
Florence, Italy; Stone Mountain Gun
| iyersity SCHOOL, Ga; Vanderbilt Uni
versity; and Krakow, Austrian Po-
land He is at present a student in
the Atlanta Law school, and conducts
regular schedule of classes in his
tory, Spanish, French and German at
both Stone Mountain and Donald
Frazier, and also has private pupils,
in Atlanta, in English, Italian and
French. Having decided to locate in
Birmingham he will finish his law
course, next session, in the Univers-
lily of Alabama, at Tuscaloosa.
Chronology, George Loehr received
his educational training at the follow
ing places and schools: Shangha.,
China; Florence, Italy; Edgewooi
public school, Atlanta; again in
Shanghai; again in Florence; and now
he is completing the course in Emory
leading to the A. B. degree. Immed
lately after graduation he will sail for
Italy and China to visit his parents,
unless he should be called to Wash
ington, before that time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-06-02

p. Wallis departed this life, in
county of Sumter, on first Tuesday
July, 1914, within the legal hours
sale, to the highest bidder for G
all of that property belonging to
minors o. the said Anna H. Wallis
minors of o. P. Wallis, by the unt
signed as the duly appointed guard
of the said minors for the purpo9
distribution, the following desori
property, to-wit:
All of the household and kitchen
niture, piano, farming implements.
one-horse wagon, one pillow, two Il
and two yearlings and all other
sonal property of the deceased in
hands of the undersigned as guard
as aforesaid.
Sale made for distribution
save expense in keeping.
w. p. WALLIS,
Guardian of the Said Minor ChildreE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-06-02
EXPLOSION Of 4 BOILER
CAUSES PANIC
IN CHURCH
Two Persons Injured When Boiler Elk.
plOdes-WindOws and Dishes BrOk.
en-WOmen Scream and Faint as
Sudden Report Interrupts FESTIVE
ties at Church of the Epiphany.

Washington, D. c., June 1.-Two per-
sons were injured, hundreds of dishes
were reduced to fragments, several
windows were smashed and a number
of the congregation of the Episcopal
Church of the Epiphany, on G street
northwest, between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth streets were showered with
strawberries and cream Saturday night
when a hot-water heater in the kitch-
en- exploded.
Mrs. Henry Rupertus, 40 years old.
1876 Randolph place northwest, wife OF
musician, was struck on the head by
flying piece of iron and suffered a
deep laceration of the scalp.
Mrs. Rupertus tainted, other wo-
men screamed and a small panic en-
sued. For a time no one knew what
had happened. Mrs. Rupertus was re-
moved to the Emergency hospital in
an ambulance. Physicians say she
will recover.
The cause of the explosion could not
be discovered. A strawberry festival
was in progress in the parlors of the
church. The water heater stood in the
kitchen at the rear of the building.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-06-02

of either form or substance by a vote
of majority of its stock outstanding
at the time. They also ask authority
for said incorporation to wind up its
affairs, liquidate and discontinue its
business at any time it may determine
to do so by vote of two-thirds of its
stock outstanding at the time.
VIII.
They desire for the said incorpora-
ton the right of renewal when and
as provided by the laws of Georfia,
and that it have all such other rights
powers, privileges and immunities as
are incident to like interpretations or
permissible under the laws of Geor.
gia.
Wherefore, petitioners pray to be
incorporated under the name and style
aforesaid with the powers, privileges
and immunities herein set forth. and
as are now, or may hereafter be al
lowed corporation of similar charac-
ter under the laws Of Georgia.
H. o. JONES,
Attorney for Petitioners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-06-02

Sleeping cars between Americas and
Atlanta on trains leaving Americas
1919 p. M, arriving Atlanta 6;25 a. m.
Connects at Macon with sleeping cars
to and from Savannah.
Pullman sleeping cars between Chi
cago, st. Louis and Jacksonville on
Seminole Limited leaving Americas
for Jacksonville 1890 a. m. Leaves
Americas for st. Louis apd Chicago,
via Columbus and Birmingham at 800
a. m.
For further information apply to S.
B. Ellis, Ticket Agent, Americas, or
John w. Blount, District Passenger
Agent Macon, Ga. adVt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-06-02
Did the Best He Could.

Wife-Why did you tell the Batsons
that you married me because l was
such a good cook, when you know I
can't even boil potato?
Hubby had to make some excuse,
my dear, and l didn't know what else
to say.-London Opinion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-06-02

GEORGIA, Sumter County:
l, S. R. Heys, Deputy Clerk of the
Superior Court in and for the County Of
Sumter, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing application for
charter is true copy of the original
now of file in this Office in the matter
of Pope Furniture Company, Applica-
ton for Charter.
Witness my Official signature and
seal of said Court this the 14th day
of May, 1914. S. r. HEYS,
Deputy Clerk, S. c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-06-02
Guardians Sale

Under and by virtue Of an order Of
the Court Of Ordinary for the county
of Sumter, will be seld on the farm
two miles west of Americus on the
Friendship road, place where Mrs. O.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-06-02
Anderson Making
Winning Campaign
]. Randolph Anderson

Stands for business administration of State affairs
Urges improvement of educational system.
Seeks advancement of State institutions.
Urges improvement Of public highways.
Advocates drainage of overflow and swamp lands
Stands for equal rights of property and labor.
-Favors introduction of vital statistics
Urges safe system Of rural credits
Advocates protection of the public health.
Believes in public regulation of corporations.
Stands for laws to benefit agriculture
Atlantic Railroad yield maximum
State and service and protection
people its line
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-06-02
TRAINS DEPART.

For Macon, Augusta and
Savannah ............* 6:3S a N
For Albany, Dothan,
Lockhart, Troy and
Montgomery ............* 5:2O IN
For Albany, Dothan,
Lockhart, Troy and
Montgomery .........* 2:10 p m
For Macon and Atlanta. y 2:1O: p N
For Macon, Atlanta, Saw
annah and Augusta .*1O:49 p M
For Columbus .........* 3:45 p m
For Columbus ...........! $500 a N
For Columbus, Birming-
ham and Chicago .......* 300 Ill
For Albany ..............* 1880 p III
For Albany and Jackson
Vile ...............12:3O a IN
*Daily Except Sunday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-06-02

Original Filed in Office, May 14th
1914. S. r. HEYS,
Deputy Clerk, S. G.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-06-02
C,.ofGa.Ry
"The Right Way"
Current Schedules, Corrected to Date.
Central Time.

Current Schedules, Corrected to Date.
Central Time.
From Savannah, Augusta
Atlanta and Macon 49, 1880 p m
From Columbus and in
termediate points 1890 m
From Lockhart, Dothan,
Albany, Troy and Mont
gomery ...........* 1O:49 p II
From Lockhart, Dothan,
Albany, Troy and Mont
gomery ..............* 2:1O p m
From Atlanta and Macon 2:1O p hi
From Augusta, Savannah,
Atlanta and Macon .....* $500 "a. III
From Columbus and in
termediate points .......! 1:1O p m
From Columbus and in
termediate points ...... 1850 M
From Albany and Jack
sonville ................* $500 m
From Albany ...........* 6:38 a N
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-06-02

They desire for said incorporation
the power and authority to apply for
and accept amendments to its charter
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-08
The Motto Above the Desk

n BOVE his desk hung the familiar motto do it NOWr
At quitting time the desk neat and clear; the
days litter had all disappeared.
Each morning the sat down to il clean slate
Under the roof desks which looked il
they'd just been flirting with cyclone
No notices hung above 'em-the litter didn't leave
Whether IT the motto just his temperament which
made the prompt and orderly while others
lax he himself didn't know for asked him
oh, just hung that there because fellow gave
and agreed with the sentiment don't
having been specially influenced by it," he said
That's the value Of good rioro: it's so insdious.
OF course he didn't know when the took" II
somebody, the boss had day
and ccured him the wisdom of being prompt and orderly
he mightnt have needed il all
But there, the wall staring him in the face in atrac-
tive type, patiently awaiting his glance the pthy sug
gestion upon which much depends and got
him rresistibly
Get yourself The kind that aims straight at your
weakness Let the law of silent pcss suggestion
bore its way your very soul 1t may be just what you
need
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-08
ouleIferous Asraphs

Never did the town hall pre-.
sent a more animated scene. hub
bio over with brighter prospi.
eience. wear n more satisfied
smile over an enviable record.
and a renewed plebescit. OF con.
fidence and power. nor return
smile for smile. comyllmanss,
courtesies for courtesics. meili-
fiuous words for delclferous
agraphs than on last Monday
evening on the occasion OF the
adjonrning sine die of the old
board OF trustees and the Undue.
ton of members-elect and the In
auguration OF the new board
The courtesics OF gentlemen made
room for the many lady friends
present. whose handsome gowns.
radiant smiles and healthful and
cheerful aura set off the banked
and floral tributes. making 1,
typical garden OF gull. Cicero
tOhiol News.
Without FriIls.
There was once . Southern
gentleman" who, having killed a
man, presented himself 10 the
editor Of . Newspaper.
81 have come" he said. "to tell
you about q painful occurrence at
my house. My brother.In-law and
! had an argument and ! knitted
him and then, In the excitement
Of tho moment. | scalped him.
Knowing what exaggerated
stories are apt 10 get Into the
newspapers, thought had bet
ter step around and tell you ss-
sosIy what did happen"
Prohibltlvs
What's the matter. daugh.
teri"
Father, | want a duke"
That can be arranged. my
dear. was afraid you might
want baseball pitcher"
Fair Weather Siqn
Bacon gave my wife a rain.
bow kiss when | left home this
morning.
Egbert--what In the world Is
n rainbow kiss7
Bacon-One that follows n
storm.
Bright Child
One day Barrymore, the actor.
was walking In the street when
Sidney Rosenfeld. the playwright.
rushed up TO him all excitement.
"Oh, Maurice" he walled,
have you heard OF my mlsfcr-
tuner
NO; is there illness In your
family?"
Not that" said Rosenfeld,
but almost as bad. My little
boy. five years of age, got hold
OF my new play and tore It to
tatters."
Il didn't know that child could
read" said Barrymore--and con.
tinued his walk.
The Seven Ages
First Age-Sees the earth.
Second Age-Wants II.
Third Age--Hustles TO get II.
Fourth Decides 10 be sat
isfled with only half Of II.
Fifth Age-Becomos still more
moderate
Sixth Age--Now content to pos
sess a six-by-two strip of II.
Seventh Age--Gets the strip.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-08

TI7HEN Woodrow Wilson took office one year and five
w months ago, there to the White House healthy
American famy-husband wife and three charming daueh
The president has since lost from his household two
daughters by marriage and Death claimed his life
partner
There will be, as always, many visitors the White
House. but to the president there will be missing
Woodrow Wlson-the poor, lonesome Of the White
House
SEATTLE BANKERS clearing
hand Of the credit Woody Wilson,
$5o0oooo0o
BRsTOW FOUND nobody for
republicans. Bull Moosers ant
SCHOOL
InnItor . school
SUPREME COURT hands Of IN
gang
getting
fair the decision,
THIS filing candidates.
UNITED COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS o The woman
with the largest feet their picnic
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-08
MeddlinR School Directors

- INNING for office Is great American privilege The
trend OF the times is to give this privilege the fullest
scope That is the purpose of the direct primaries 1t
to give the individual the fullest advantage OF placing him
self before the people for public office without regard
for the consent OF any bosses.
When, therefore the Seattle school board seriously
sders resolution to prohibit school employees be they an
tors school teachers from running for any office they
due for a deserved rude jolt
Three antors have declared themselves candidates
this fall.
To tell them they must quit or lose their jobs is un-
ca1ed-for, pernicious meddling.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-08

THIS Is the filing candidates.
ow trying to drown the csnnonadins In Europe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-08
Johnny Writes

n. y. thursdy-i guess hennery
higgins won't try no more TO scair
the dayiites out OF mrs. higgins
by pretending TO swoller pizcn
II was like this. hennery set In
game OF penny anty. and the
cards run pretty good for him. and
anybody knows how Il Ia. II was
2 o'clock before he ever noticed
the time
whom he got home II was pretty
near 3. and mrs. higgins she was
worried az anything. thinking
maby he had been run over by q
truck or surhthing
so when he come In. she felt
greatly relieved. and she says. so
here you are, you miserable
souse. this Is fine time for you
to be rolling in. 1 wtsht had dide
befoar ever married you
hennery he has had Just enough
drinks TO be feeling funny. and he
thinks he Will have a little COAX,
and he says. well. II that's the way
you feel about IL. mite as well
take myself out OF your way
so he fishes bottel out Of his
pockit and takes a swigg out OF II
and tumbles over
mrs. higgins she hollers and
lot OF nabers runs In. and the po-
leece comes, and they got a awful
time bringing the poor woman TO
hennery he Is scared aud he
Just lays still
one OF the cops he takes a sniff
OF the bottel. and he says to mrs.
higgins, well. madam. this stuff
has put many a man under the
ground, but II don't do II this
quick
then he gives hennery a punch
in the ribbs and makes him git up
and hauls him off TO jale for dis
s>rIartx ,apAnnLt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-08
Not the Same

I'm going downtown this
morning"
shopping. my dear?"
NO, haven't time for that;
just to get some things that
need"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-08

UNITED COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS plan give woman
no
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-08

Five hurt, three may die, from
wreck when Sante Fe's California
limited leaves track undermined by
water at Shafter. Cal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

Reserved Seat Sales Begin After Business Hours
There will be only three reserved (sea
for two will be sold each sae) and these will
begin after business hours e O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING"
Nov JAM and Feb at the usual places Augusta, Halo
well and Gardiner will be limited eight
With plenty of ticket Sellers there will be little waiting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

Each $O0 subscription ticket good for admission
and soc reserved seat to all six entertainments
Holders Of tickets if preferred $OO reserv
ed seats first in orchestra balcony by
paying zoe additional entertainment reserved
seats aance orchestra balcony by pay
ing 1Oc extra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23
If Purchased
Before Nov. 3

Ample Car Service. Reduced Fares Maine Central
For this there will be ample electric service
made possible by bringing extra from lewiston for all
oftown patrons Reduced round fares be obtained
Maine Central from Richmond South Gardiner Gardiner and
Hallowell .ss##
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23
Thursday Evening, Mar. II, 1915
Boston Symphony
Orchestral Club

Finest in the world Twelve leading soloists, including
Andre Maquarre the worlds finest us from the greatest of
all orcesas Every member artist with international
taon Popular and classical program Augustus greatest
musical event of years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23
WALTER ECCLES AND
THE COLLEGE GIRLS

Amicas favorite humorist with famous singing and in
strumen,a Program repete with bright and
ing novelties given with all the enthusiasm
college ie The greatest all round of lyceum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23
The WeatherWax Brothers

First appearance in New England of famous ceum
pany from the West One of the bes-muscal critics the
besmae quarets in the country unique trumpet quartet and
unusual impersonators. Sixth successful season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23
Friday Evening, Jan. 8, 1915
Katharine Ridgeway

Return of last seasons greatest avorte New Program.
Premier American interpreter of short sketches The entertain
Millions unparalleled engagements.
Sixteen years phenomenal continents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

Subscription Season Tickets B K
to- Haowe1 H Call Gardiner Mail
hased $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23
Tuesday Evening, Dec. 8, 1914
The Comedy Players

An all company play under direction
agemen of the worlds greatest dramatic authority
presenting group of the latest comedy
The company includes Miss Grace Vivian of the best
and successful of English actresses -
attractions brought to Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

Thursday Evening, Jan. 28 1918
DR.. Gabriel Reid Mcguire f.Ra.s.
with an lrishman Through African Jungle"
Famous Irish plorer that is differ
en Marvellous experiences of six among barbarians
and cannba His keen Irish wit and clever representations
form evening fascinating and non-forgettable.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-10-16

The Northern Association of
Congregational churches holds It's
annual meeting at Columbia, S. ID ,
opening Tuesday Of next week.
Rev. G. G. Warner breaches the
sermon, speaking on Christian
Citizenship.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-10-16

y. \. Revord returned Tuesday
evening from a three weeks hunt.
ing trip in Montana.
Judge Clay c. Carpenter left
Wednesday for Timber Lake an
legal matters, returning the same
day,
The Ladies Aid Society deserves
special credit for backing tbe
Lyceum course It's opening was
successful.
MIR. and Mrs. ). NJ. Havv.r
entertained City Attorney and Mrs,
): =. Clayton and DR.. aud Mrs
{. {. Warner at six O'Clock dinner
last Tuesday evening.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-10-16

BIZ ii ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COM
MlSSlONERS OF THE CITY OF MOBRlDGE.
SOUTH DAKOTA.

That there is hereby appropriated out of the rev..
enue. or funds of the city of Mobridse. South pa
kota. tor the payment of the different exnend;tn,es
oil the city government for the year beginning Sen
TENDER lst 1911. and ending September LIST 1915 The
Following amounts set forth in this ordinance, to-wit;
For the payment of Water bonds of 1909. and the
payment OF interest thereon, Two mills.
FOR the payment ofRefunding bonds OF 1911 and
the payment OF interest thereon. One mill.
For the payment of the City Hall bonds of 1919
and the payment of interest thereon. One mill
FOR the payment of the Sewer bonds Of 1912 so1
the payment OF interest thereon. Two mills.
For the payment of WaterTank bonds of t9I2ard
the payment oil interest thereon, Two mills.
For the extension and maintenance Of s,,ects
hree thousand Five Hundred (S3, 500 0Oj DolIars
ror sidewalk extension and maintenance Tue
thousand Five Hundred (s2. 10000 Dollars W
For Waterman extension and maintenance. Two
ihousandtiv Hundred tS?,50o.0U Dollars.
or all current expenses incurred by the CITY Of
NIoprioge ana not Otherwise specified Two Thous-
or extension and maintenance of Electric ;aL,
hree thousand Five Hundred (S3. JO0,W Dollars'
For maintenance of the Water Towa, IT,.
Hundred 5000 90 Dollars i"ee
For miscellaneous expenditures. fo,ma,Iv ,.r
general ,tvnd expenditures, Two Thousand -
Hundred SZ.Tn.O0 Dollars. "0
FOR the maintenance of the Water Departmc,,
One thousand ISL @".cD Dollars. ~
This ordinance shall be in full force and .e.,,
rom ana a'erit Il pa 'sase' approval and publication,
W vO1NCu~ {. A. SMITH.
o. Al Mayor
First reading, September 10Th 1911
Second reading, September 18th 1914
Approved. September, 18th 1914
FIRST Publication. October lst 1894