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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14
THE SEED CATALOGUE HABIT

Oh those gardens which bloom in
our thoughts! OF all the literature
that finds its way to our desk, we
know of none so potent, to touch the
magic springs. o. fancX.as the seed cat
alogues. What dreams they bring US
and what delicious adventures among
scents, colors, and green forms they
conjure.
1t is a joy to find someone who
shapes our half formed impressions
and brings definite form to our cloud
pictures Of imagery Mr.. Walter G.
Dotey has written these lines without
dedicating them to us, but we forgive
him It's oversight in cur own serene
consciousness of finding so true an in
terpreter.
The thought suggests itself that the
lotus eaters. who feed their magma
tons from the florists catalogues arr
perhaps rather numerous At any
rate fer the benefit Of those who have
dreamed our dreams and had our chill
awakenings we offer Mr. Doteys
Rhyme on The Sc d Catalogue"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14

l hereby announce myself as a can
didate for coroner of Sumter county
subject to the Democratic primary to
be held March 70, 1914 With sincere
thanks for past fayors, I respectfully
request continuance of the support
of the voters in the county.
EDWARD JENKINS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14
For County Treasurer.

I am candidate for reelection to
the office of treasurer of Sumter coun-
ty, and will appreciate your vote in
the Democratic primary of March 18th.
Respectfully P. H. WILLIAMS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14
For Clerk Of Superior Court.

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the office OF
Clerk Of the Superior court of Sumter
county. If elected Mr.. Sam R. Heys
will act as my deputy, and we earnest
" solicit the support Of the people OF
the county and pledge a faithful per
Torrance OF the duties pertaining tc
said office. Subject to the action oi
the Democratic primary.
H. E. ALLEN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14
SERVICE
Edgar A. Guest in Detroit Free
Press

= Edgar A. Guest in Detroit Free =
y Press =
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We know not how We came to be
Cast for the work that we are doing;
Why one should sail the stormy sea
And one the farmers horse be shoe
ing;
Why one should paint and one should
write,
Why one seems dull, another snort;
We only know, both day and night
That each of us must play his part.
He serves the world who digs the
ditch
AS much as he who writes the
novels;
life leans no more upon the rich;
Than on the men who dwell in
novels.
What greatness is We cannot say,
God only knows who meets the test,
on earth it's but part We play
And with it each must do his best
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14
For Tax COLLECTOR.

I announce my candidacy for re-eIec.
ton as tax collector of Sumter county
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary, and respectfully ask the sup
port Of the voters of the county.
l. B. SMALL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14
Congratulations TO:

Florence Roberts, popular American
actress, 43 years old today.
Carl Mari, well known American
painter, Sc years old today.
Charles F. Johnson, United States
senator from Maine, So years old today
Prof Andrew c. Mclaughlin, presi-
dent CT American Historical Associa-
tion, So years old today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14

Just to prove that their manual
training is of the practical sort, the
boys in the Nesquehoning, Pa schools
Eave erected a domestic science build
ing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14

The red ramble rose like a gas bill
grows,
And the feecy white clematis looks
like a fog;
While trailing vines race all over the
place
I speak of the seed catalogue.
I dug up the sward, and I planted my
yard
First pulling the weeds lest the flow
ers they clog
With roses and stocks and sweet four
o'clocks
That were shown in the seed cata-
logue.
But the dahlias went dead, and the
gay asters fed
Great Poison-proof beetles as big as
dog;
And, thanks to mildew, the roses were
How diff'rent that seed catalogue!
My lack of success was owing I guess,
To the fact that | kept things as
wet as bog;
But it must be confessed that all bios
SONS bloom best
In the gay colored seed catalogue!
The (Augusta) Herald
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14

What is declared to be the first
training school for dental nurses" is
now in successful operation in Bridge
port, Conn Thirty-two young women
teachers, dental assistants, and 9th
ers-are receiving special training I'M
Eer university professors and practical
5entists in the Zones School, and
about half the class will be ready to
enter dental hygiene work in June
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14
EDUCATION NOTES

A student board of health has been
organized in Columbia University to
improve eating houses and restaur-
ants near the University
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14

California proposes to find out deti-
nitely the recreauonal needs of her
citizens. A recreational Inquiry Cam
mittee has been appointed, CONSISTING
of one member from each branch at
the legislature, and one representative
each from the schools, Fairgrounds
juvenile courts, public and private
charities. and the police, Ito study, in
vestigate, and report with recommen-
dations upon recreation for both the
young and old in California, including
recreation in rural communities as
well as small and large towns and
cities" The committee has already
begun work, and hopes to report to
the Governor by November /, 1914.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14
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THE FIRST VALENTINE

7 THE FIRST VALENTINE 4
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Jack Frost spun the lacework;
The forest sent hart;
Summer woye the garland and
The swallow gave a dart.
When twas put together,
Winter wrote the "rime";
Violets paid the postage;
Zone scent, at just that time.)
Twas mailed to Merry Springtime" +;
The postman was a thrush;
And when it was delivered,
Spring paid him with blush
Mrs. w A Camp.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14

erty, crime, labor problems, housing
politics, the church, city planning, and
the press. The course is under the di
recticn o. the department of political
science, and university credit is al
loved
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14
For County Treasnrnr

l announce my candidacy fer the
office of County Treasurer of Sumter
county, subject to the action Of the
democratic primary, March u, and
will greatly appreciate your vote and
support. Respectfully,
II ID WAITS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14
THE LETTER BOX

Under this head the TesRecorder OM be glad to publish
letters from our readers on subjects of interest All articles
must be signed ard the paper in wise responsible TOR
uietOs expressed in such communications.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14

Cornell's course n citizenship, offer
ed this year for the first time, is at
tended by over 200. The course con-
sists OF IA lectures dealing with the
relation of the citizen to the commun-
ity. Men actively engaged in civic and
social work have discussed schools
recreation, health, immigration, pow
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14

Movable tables and chairs instead
Of the conventional fixed desks are us
ed in the Washington Irving Hish
School, New York City, according Il
information received at the United
States Bureau of Education. 1t has
been found that the plan makes for
cleaner rooms and more efficient
school work. Another advantage is
that with this type of school furniture
the school-rooms can readily be adopC-
ed to social and community purposes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14

The sweetness of lou price
seldom equals the bitterness OF
poor quality"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-14
J. c. MAULIFFE,

Deputy C2llector 4th Div of Ga.
Macon, Ga, FeS 13, 1914.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
Department Chairmen.

The national department chairmen who
are here for the meetings are:
Education-Dr. NJ V. O'Shea, Wisconsin
University. Madison, Wis.
Childrens books-Miss Margaret c.
Worcester. Cambridge. Mass.
Mothers iiterature-Mrs. P. P. Claxton,
Washington
Juvenile court and probation-Ben B.
Lindsey. Denver. Col; vice chairman,
Mrs. Frederic Schon. Philadelphia
Child labor-Mrs- Seymour p. Mynders,
Memphis.
F'inance-Mrs. David O. Mears, the Cool
ldge, Brookine. Mass.
Home economics-Mrs. W. F. Thacher,
Washington.
Marriage sanctity-Mrs. Clarence E AL
len Salt Lake City.
Membership-Mrs. c. C. Noble, Los An
geles.
Parent-teacher associations-Mrs Wal
ter Leroy Smith. Maiden, Mass, for the
east: Mrs. Henry Ossood Holland. Buff
talo: Mrs. c. f. Beach, Olympia. Wash,
for the west.
Child welfare legislation-Miss Mary
s Garrett, Philadelphia
Press and publicity-Mrs. Edgar A. Hall
chicago.
Country life department-Logan Waller
Page, L. 8. Department of Agriculture
Washington.
Playgrounds-Mrs Warwick A. Down
ing, Denver.
Loan papers on child nurture-Miss Ell
len c. Lombard, Washington
Child hygiene department-Mrs Anna
Steese Richardson. New York city " Y
C-iild welfare magazine-Mrs. Howard
w Lppinc9it, Philadelphia
Evening star., 1914-04-22
Head State Congresses.

Presidents OF the state congress here
are: Aiabama-Mrs. W. j. Chambers.
Montgomery. Arizona-Mrs. ]. C. Nor
ton Phoenix. California Mrs. II. n.
Rowell. Berkeley. Colorado-Mrs- Fred
Dick. Denver. Connecticut-Mrs. B. l..
Mott, New Haven. Delaware-Mrs.
George W. Marshall. Milford. Florida
intendent of public instruction. Georgia
Mrs. ]. K. Little. Atlanta. Idaho-Mrs.
r. c. Hollingshead. Boise. Illinois-Mrs.
l. p. Doty. Chicago. Indiana-Mrs- ].
Frederick Hoke, Indianapolis. Iowa
Mrs. Charles Brenton. Dallas Center.
City. Maryland-Mrs. Alexander Mitch
eli. Monkton. Maine-1Irs. y. +. Bragg.
Bangor. Massachusetts-Mrs. Milton P.
Higgins. Worcester. Minnesota-Organ-
Paul. Mississippi-Mrs. r. B. Staple
ton. Hattiesburg. Missouri : Mrs.
James S Nugent. Pattonville. North
Carolina-Mr W. r. Hollowell.
Goidsboro. North Dakota-Mrs. Rudolph
Acher, Valley City New Hampshire
co-Mrs. John W. Wilson. Albuquerque.
New Jersey-Mrs. Augustus Henry Reeve.
Moorestown. New York-Mrs. Henry Os-
good Holland. Buffalo. Ohio-Mrs. j. "A.
D. Feltz. Portland. Pennsylvania-Mrs.
George X. Johnson. Germantown. Rhode
Island-Mrs. Dwight x Bartlett Edge
wood. South Carolina-Mrs. Malcolm
Woods Marion. Tennessee-Mrs. Eugene
Crutcher. Nashville. Texas-Mrs. Chal
mers Hutchinson, Fort Worth. Utah
Mrs. John e, Dooley, Salt Lake City.
Nermont-Mrs. Henry A. Harmon. Rut-
and. Washington-Mrs. Helen Hubbei
Bebbs. North Seattle. Wisconsin-Nrs
". y. Retts. Mukwonago. Wyoming
Mrs. Il. II Hamilton. Greyhull.
The following organizers in foreign
lands are also here; Argentine Republic
Mrs. Abel Renard. Buenos Aires. Cuba
Mime. q. c. DE Ortiz. Coffl gney, Havana.
Bulgaria ~ Mrs. Zcritza D. Furnajien.
Sofia Great Britain - Mrs. Elizabeth
Sloan Chesser, Beauchamp House Nr
Gloucester. England. China-Miss Mary
Z. Ledyard. Foo Chow.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-06-10
Don't forget JNO. r. GIBSON'S sale.
Class Day at Eastern Normal.

The principal feature of Class and
Field Day at Commencement Exercises
on Monday morning June 8, was the un-
yelling and dec ication of the Memorial
Gate Post presented by the class of 1914,
erected as lasting comrade opposite
the Memorial Gate Post of Glass 1913 at
the entrance of Normal High School
building. 1t is of Colonial style, built
on a solid foundation of reinforced con-
crete of velvet finish, dark crimson
brick, inlaid with a tablet inscribed
"Class 1914 and surmoun,ed with mas
sive plates of Rockcastle stone quarried
at Wilde and designed and sculptured
by Mr.. R. K Stone of this city. I'M
medietely after the presentation speech
by Paris B. Akin, class OF 1914, of Bur
lington, and the response of President
J. G. Crabbe in behalf of the school, a
copy of Glass roll, class day and week.
program, copy of year catalogue of year
l3 IA together with pledge by the
senior class to their Alma Mater and
and fellow men with the late copy oil
Richmond Climax was handed to Mr.
Stone who placed them between the two
top plates of stone and sealed them.
there to remain as lasting record and
treasured events of this year and date. Y
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-06-10
JnO. R. Gibson q Cos. Sale
Stirs Business Circles.

The sale at J. r. Gibson & Co. which
started Wednesday June 3rd. has caused
quite little commotion among local
business circles. A large crowd await
ed outside Wednesday morning for the
doors to open and in a short time the
store was so crowded so that one could
hardly move about among the eager
buyers who were there to take advan-
tage of the great bargains they are offer
ing. Every day the store is as busy as
if it were holiday shopping crowd in a
large city. Great credit should be Civ
en- Mr. Roth of st. Louis who is con-
Quoting the sale and for the unique ad-
vertising gotten out and the way it was
managed by him. Mr.. Gibson certainly
secured the right man TO conduct the
sale. This together with the bargains
they are offering is bound to win and
make a successful sale.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-06-10
Triple Birthday Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hayden Turpin gave a
much enjoyed ''spend the day" Sum-
day in honor OF the birthday anniver-
sarieS of Messrs. Hayden Turpin, Web
Der Hamilton and T. T. Covington.
The dinner which was lovely in every
detail was enjoyed by the following
guests: Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Turpin
and family; Mr.. aud Mrs. Alex Turpin
and family. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Gentry,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Park and family, Mr..
Chas Park, Mr.. Wesley Curry, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Park and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. p. b. Benton, Misses Symra and
Mirtie Park. Mr. and Mrs. Curt Park,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. ID. Hamilton, Mr..
and Mrs. T. Il. Covington, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. NJ. Hamilton, Mr.. r. E. Benton,
Mrs. Ship Park, Miss Maud Park, Mr..
J. E Moores and family, Mr.. c. ID.
Parks and Prof. Click.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-06-10
L. O. O. F. Memorial Services.

It's beautiful custom of Odd Fellows
once year to visit the graves of their
departed brothers and pay tribute of
love and remembrance to each by
spreading flowers thereon. remembering
at the same time their virtues and for
getting their foibles, whatever they may
have been. Madison Lodge No.. IA sets
apart the first Sunday in June of each
year for this beautiful and touching SER
vice. This year services were held on
Sunday afternoon in the First Christian
church. A program in taste with
the occasion had been prepared. con-
sisting of music, scripture reading.
prayer and an address. The address of
Hon. r. B Franklin, OF Lexington. was
the feature of the occasion. Mr.. Frank
lin is an enthusiastic member of the Or
der, man of ability and a lawyer of
large reputation, which he earned as
prosecuting attorney for several terms
in his district His address was hardly
up to the expectations of his audience
and there was a reason. It's wonder
that he entertained his hearers so we'll
as he did, suffering as he was. Mr..
Franklin made no explanation or apol-
ogy whatever to the audience, but to a
few friends. privately. after he had clos
ed he explained that he had been in the
dentists chair two hours or more just
prior to beginning his address. Later
we learned that he had been advised by
his physician, one of our leading practi-
TONERS, not 10 attempt TO make an ad-
dress. He was suddenly stricken with an
aching tooth after arriving and was too
modest to offer this explanation to his
audience and we make it not at all at
his request or even by his knowledge.
but because we feel that it is due him.
In delivering his address he spoke
with TOO much deliberation and in
too To- tone; was not heard distinctly
and scarcely at all in some parts of the
house. We had seat close up and
he ard him fairly well. His subject was
Memories" and he gave us some beau
tiful thoughts on the subject-hope, as
dealing with the future; memory,
the past. At times he was much affect
ed in recounting some early memories
connecting his own life with that of
Richmond people. After the church ex
ercises were over, the members of the
order, with a large number of friends,
repaired to the cemetery and there scat
tered flowers on the graves of their
dead
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-06-10
School Entertainments.

III never rains but what it pours. ;,
ihis mas oeen proven in the past two
weeks or SO beyond the peradventure of
DOUBT. With Baccalaureate sermons.
commencement addressed. Model school
pays, Little Folks entertainments. Nav
day celebrations, Normal school exer.
clses and i. o. o. F. Memorial services
besides an overflow of work at the Gil
max otiice TO be taken care. of we have
not been able TO take in all of them.
Too many good things at once, a feast
then we lear famine until July when
the big Richmond Chautauaua begins,
we are not complaining, we would like
TO have taken them all in or as some
wag has said have them take us in"
we did take some of them in. however
and greatly enjoyed them. JOYOUS
youth and happy school days always ap-
peal 10 us, ambitious, hopeful, aspiring
boys and girls are ever interesting.
Whlle we cannot even briefly notice all
OF The evenings of entertainment and
social enjoyment there is one that we
cannot forbear mentioning. 1t was the
address of Mr.. Roscoe Gilmore Stott on
the evening OF commencement at Cald-
well High School. AS Commencement
address it was in a class by itself. 1t
was unique, out of the ordinary. 1t was
entertaining and instructive. Old les
sons were taught in new way, old
ideas dressed in new language that riv-
eted the attention of his hearers and
drove home splendid uplifting thoughts
and ideals Of life. His talk, as the
speaker himself called it will long be re-
membered and should ever be recalled
with pleasure by the twenty-three young
women and men to whom the address
was largely addressed and upon whom
Supt Bridges at the close of the even
ing's entertainment conferred the di-
ploma of Caldwell High School.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-06-10
Death of A. NJ. DAWSON, Jr.

1t always saddens our heart to note
the death of a young boy just growing
into young manhood and in few years
10 become an active factor in the citi-
zenship of our county, state and nation.
The death Of Morris Dawson, nine years
old. son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Dawson,
was sad one to his young comrades,
his school fellows and TO the community
at large. A. NJ. Dawson, Jr.. for that
was his name, was taken sick on Satur-
day and died the following Thursday
afs ernoon. For several days no alarm
was felt although as a matter of pre-
caution physicians were advised with.
On Wednesday morning his condition
was much improved and it was hoped
all danger had passed. That night he
grew worse and by Thursday morning
not one of the several physicians in con.
sultation could hold out hope. Portion
tits and appendicitis or something akin
was the trouble and the operation per-
formed Thursday morning was of nc
avail. He passed away about $3.50 o'clock
in the afternoon. Brief funeral services
were held at the family residence Satur-
day morning conducted by Elders b. c.
Horton and E. B. Barnes, after which
his remains were laid to: rest in thu
Richmond cemetery, in the presence OF
a large number of friends from the city
and county.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-06-10
An Explanation.

In Section of last weeks paper, June
3, there was an article entitled Life In
The Couniry-How to Overcome Its Dis
advantages. We wrote short com
ment TO appear at the head of the arti-
Gle, but by some oversight 1t was omit
ted We desire TO explain that the ar
tlcle was written by a young lady of the
BraSs6eld locality and was not intended
for publication, but only for neighbor-
hood entertain nent. Accidentally il
fell into our hands and we thought it so
good that we asked the privilege of pub
fishing it but on account of the crowded
condition of our columns for several is
sues past, we had to- defer its publica
ton. We now make this explanation In
justice to ourselves, inasmuch as it wa:
at our request, not that of the fair young
authoress, that it be published.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-06-10
The Trip to Mammoth Cave.

VIII are pleased to learn that there is
a movementby the young ladies of the
city to organize club for the purpose
OF giving grand musical entertainment
on Echo River, on the occasion of the
Mammoth Cave excursion, June 18th.
This musical novelty will be worth more
alone than the cost of the trip. Other
arrangements are on foot of no less note.
1t is:possibe that string band may &C
company the party if suitable arrange
ments can be made.
Don't forget JNO. X. GIBSON'S sale
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-06-10
"ESnaralda."

Although the weather was intensely
hot, yet a splendid audience greeted
Esmaralda at the Normal Chapel
Monday night. The play was rendered
by local talent and every one acquitted
himself or herself in most creditable
manner and ELECTED much applause. A
small admission was charged, which
went toward paying the royalty on the
play and general expenses Everybody
felt fully repaid and left praising thu
players and perfectly happy, although
''hOt in the collar
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-06-10
Don't forget JNO. r. GIBSON'S sale
1876 IIliterates In Fayette
County.

Mrs. Mamie G. Fauiconer, superin-
tendent of the Fayette county schools,
has made what she believes is COM
plete census of every white and colored
illiterate in the county more than twenty
years old, and reports the following re-
suit. Whites, "a; negroes. Ill; total 1876
The census was taken by the schoo
trustees in every district.