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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
Furlow Lawn Sunday
School Rally Breaks
Attendance Records

shine" and he closed by saying that in
no place can this exhortation be better
kept than in the prayer meeting.
"You can get closer to Christ there"
he said, than anywhere else, for he
is there with His people and your
whole life will be purified and blessed"
Who so fitting to read the covenant
of the church as our own lawmaker,
Col. ]. E. Sheppard? The pastor, in
presenting him, said: "He is a man
four-square, of whom Americas is just
ly proud" Of commanding appearance
and with the voice of an orator-voice
which is ever raised in behalf of what
he believes to be right--he made a
most powerful plea for a closer keep
ing of the laws of God and of the
church.
The pastor closed the service with 4
brief summing up of the work of the
departments of which the brethren
had spoken and expressed his conf
dence in the attempting and achieving
of greater things in the coming church
year. The service was pronounced by
all present as most interesting, most
inspiring and most helpful.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
What's to BE Done?

An insurance official declares spin.
sters live longer than married women.
Married men are also said to live
longer than bachelors. But II all men
were married, there would be very
few spinsters, and II all women we're
spinsters, there wouldn't be any mar
ried men. What are we going to do
about it?-New York World.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
WOMEN SUFFER MOST IN.
WARS WAGED BY men
SAYS STAATS-zEITUNG
(From Stats Zeitung.)

NEW YORK, Oct. 4.-(sunday)-
This day has been set aside by procla-
nation of the president of the Unit
ed States as a day of prayer and sup
plication to Almighty God to restore
once more that concord among men
be neither happiness nor true friend
ship, nor any wholesome fruit of toll.
or thought in the world"
Whatever the feelings of power that
were aroused at the thought OF a word
war. the event has more than justified
expectation. We were too confident
that this thing could never be, and yet
it has come, and now we stand aside
and watch the orgy of blood, we argue
and quarrel and lay the blame now on
the one and again on the other.
HELPLESS TO Stay Destruction.
We sentimentalize and we scold and
yet, we, nation of 100,000,OO0, are
helpless to stay the hands that blast
so many lives as unconcernedly as
though they were dealing in scrap. 1t
seems too greusome to think that this
thing can continue from day to day
with all the devilish ingenuity of the
developed modern mind, and that it
threatens to bridge the weary months
with its millions of losses in lives and
money.
Often am so oppressed with the
horror of it all, so utterly tired of sto-
ries of barbarity, atrocity, cruelty and
death, that | shudder when I take I'D
the evening paper. War places a
heavy hand upon the heart-a heavy
weight upon the mind We can but
pray that in some miraculous manner
peace will come, end that with the
passing of the blood-red harvest moon
we can go back to our every day toll
without the spirit of this great calam-
ity hanging over our heads. 1t was,
indeed, whimsical fate that reserved
this greatest of all wars for our TWEEN
tieth century.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
SALE OF ice FACTORY
IS DEFERRED FOR time
No Forced Sales of Consequence in
Sumter TOday-Assembled Crowd
Disappointed.

Sheriff @. w. Fuller had no offerings
to make the expectant throng assem-
bled at the courthouse front this
morning. The sale of the plant of the
Americas Ice and Coal Co., advertised
for today, did not take place and is
probably deferred until next sales
day. No real estate of any kind went
upon the block this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
NO Change In PRICES
OF COTTON ON SALE
Seven and Quarter Cents the Top Level
Price 0btainable.

Americas warehousemen reported no
material change in the cotton situa-
ton this morning. The demand for
the finer grades is fair only, with 7 Ia
cents to 7 3-S possibly, as the pinnacle
price. There is little demand for the
poorer grades, which are quoted
around 6 IA to 6 IL cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
WOMAN LIVES 10 MINUTES
With BULLET in HEART
Young Boy Accidentally Kills His
Mother at Tuskegee, Ala.-Small
Calibre Rifle the Weapon.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.)

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.) ..
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. ga spe-
ial from Tuskegee, Ala, says that Mrs.
Charles VIM was shot and killed this
by her 9-year-old son when a
small calibre rife was accidentally dis
charged in the room. The bullet enter
ed Mrs. WINS heart, and she lived
ten minutes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

LONG SUMNER DAYS.
a He'd nothing but his vio1in-I'd moth
ing but my song.
Yet we were wed when skies were
blue,
And summer days were long"
In Loves Lost Garden through the
years
Once more the Dreamers seek old
ways
That lead through heartache and
through tears
To Lies long vanished Yesterdays;
To Yesterdays when dreams came
true,
And they, apart from all the throng,
Meet once again where skies are
And Summer days are long.
Once more he walks the old-tims
lanes,
And in the dream that follows there
Puts blood of roses in her veins
Weaves yellow sunshine for her
hair"
Though coming darkness blurs the
view,
He hears again an old-time song
He only knows that skies are blue
And Summer days are long.
In Loves Dim Garden one by one
We seek again some vanished day
That calls US, when our youth is
done,
Across the Fields of Parkway;
Through drifting years when dreams
come true
And hearts were bold and brave and
strong
When Love but knew that skies were
blue
And Summer days were long.
-Grantland Rice in Golfers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
Women Suffer Most.

If our prayers for peace are heard,
a great burden will be lifted from the
women of Europe. After all they pay
the greatest price. We men sacrifice
so recklessly the life they create with
so much loving care and desperate suf-
fering. For each soldier who bIeeds.
his life away prematurely, some wo-
man has gone down into the valley or
death to give him that life from which
humanity has received SO little return
The human body has been reared at
a cost of suffering, expense and expe-
rience; 1t is an investment of civiIiza-
ton resting on years of development;
it embodies the results of centuries of
evolution, and it is being wasted more
hopelessly than the maddest spend
thrift squanders his patrimony Ii is
difficult for man whose point OF
view toward living things is affected
by countless generations, imbued with
the desire to kill and the lust for bat
tie to look upon this frightful carnage
and realize the waste from the point
of view of woman.
Should Have the Vote.
| confess to belief that woman
should have direct voice in the con
troll of affairs. The producer should
have say in the thing he or she pro-
duces. Woman produces human life.
and war destroys it. If woman had
a large voice in the counsel of ma
tons there would be no dictate, there
would be no shibboleth, no war slogan,
no dream or necessity of empire which
could lead her into the sacrifice of that
life of which she and she alone knows
the real Value.-Herman Rider.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Unusually attractive services were
held at Furlow Lawn Baptist church
Sunday. 1t was Rally Day" in the
Sunday school, the attendance was at
|high-water mark, and the program car
ried out was both full and varied, the
pupils taking part ranging from three
years old to seventy. Judge R. L.
Maynard is live, up-to-date superin-
tendent and with. his faithful teachers
and officers deserves much credit for
the fine showing which was made.
At the eleven o'clock service, after
the reading of Scripture passage ap-
propriate to peace Sundty," and the
singing of patriotic songs, including 4
beautiful duet by Misses Gertrude
Smith and Mamie Sue Bell Dr. E. T..
Mathis made an earnest and beautiful
prayer for worldwide peace, in which
the whole congregation joined.
The pastor, Rev R. L. Bivins, then
announced that as this was Home
Coming Sunday" that he, himself, did
not intend to speak, but was giveng
the service over to the laymen: 81
challenge any church anywhere to. ex
feel this church in the character and
amility of it's laymen," said the pas
tor. He further said that his chief en-
barrassment in selecting men to speak
from the different departments of the
church work was in singing some one
where there were so many capable
and willing to speak. E.
Judge Maynard made an excellent
talk on the Sunday school, saying that
I'VE have accomplished great things in
our Sunday school work, but we want
to achieve even greater results in the
future. He bestowed deserved praise
upon his faithful co-workers, and made
most earnest appeal for the cooper
alton of every member of the church
in making the Sunday school what it is
possible for it to be.
Mr.. E. Y. Andrews, ever too modest
to hold office, yet recognized as the
moving spirit of the Young People,"
spoke on our local B, Y P. U. He gave
short history of the work, outlined
their plans and course of study, threw
a few flowers at the manageable
young ladies, and praised the young
men who are growing up in the church
in their own organization.
Mr.. W. T. Lane represented the
board of Deacons in an address, telling
what they have done and what they
mean to do another year. The pastor
introduced his as deacon and Choir
lister as well; always ready to serve
and willing to give his best work for
the Master
The next speaker, Prof. J. E. Mathis,
who spoke in behalf of the woman's
work had been selected, the pastor
said, not only on account of his own
interest and ability, but because of the
fact that for many years his wife, now
gone on to her rich reward, was one
of the leaders of the women of her
church, charter member of the w.
M. s. One of the last things she did
outside her home was to attend her
society.
Prof Mathis spoke in beautiful and
inspiring manner of Christian women
and their work. ..-....
Anyone who attends prayer-meeting
at Furlow Lawn church can readily
guess who spoke in behalf of the pray
err meeting, Mr.. ]. P. Britton, who was
introduced by the pastor as pure
gold" began his remarks by referring
to the first prayer-meeting talk he ever
made on the text Let your light so
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
Max Under Not Killed.
Especial to Times-Recorder)

Especial to Times-Recorder)
PARIS, Oct. 6.-Max Under who
was reported as having been killed,
telephoned today, saying that he was
ill. but is convalescent, and soon VIII
return to the service. Under, who en-
tered the French army as volunteer
when the war broke out, is known
throughout Europe as the Worio >
greatest moving picture actor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Raymond Davidson, the faithful lit
tie Western Union messenger boy
Number One" and a general favorite
is i'll with typhoid fever at his parents
home on Furlow street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
PARAGRAPHS FROM
OCTOBER FIRST VOGUE

The fuller skirts decreed by fashion
seem startling, but when one sees them
one is impressed greatly by their
graceful charm and the manner in
which theu outline the new silhouette,
and, to be quite truthful, it is not OBJ
viously apparent that they are wide
around the bottom.
1t does not seem very long ago that
two yards or little more was consid-
cred very narrow for skirt, but here
we are looking from our recent point
of view of a scant yard and talking
about two yards or more as very
wide skirt. There are of course, ex-
tremes for those who wish them, but
the conservative, wearable models are
not of really great width.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

For Delicious Pastry, Cake, Biscuit,
Rolls and Bread, ask your grocer for
Capitola, Plain Flour; Ceresco, Plain
Flour; Miss Dixie Self Rising; Imper-
ial Self Rising; Olympia Self Rising.
Very few brands of -four the equal of
above in PURITY and WHITENESS
and NONE BETTER. Atlanta Milling
Co. advt-23-1m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

State Senator Charles R, McCrory, OF
the Thirteenth district, came over this
morning from Schley and reports con-
ditions favorable there. despite the
price of cotton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
Executive Ability Defined.

Willie-"Paw, what is executive aLil-
ity?" Paw-"That IL something pos
eessed by a man who has position
that enables him to find fault with the
work done by the rest OF the help. my
SON"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
Left Eve for Microscope.

In microscopic work use the left eye
rather than the right, says the Ameri-
can Machinist. Astigmatism and other
eye troubles occur more frequently In
the right eye.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

For your protection insure your Cot
ton and Cotton Gins (Old Style and
System) with J. A. Davenport Agt.
Phone Sc. advt.15.tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

That old feather bed and pillow rem
ovated and re-ticked at reasonable
prices. Pope Furniture Co., Phone 1870.
advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Mrs. Robert Fetner, Jr., and two
young sons returned to Americas this
after stay of several weeks
in California.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

To escape criticism do nothing, say
nothing, be nothing; go in your hole
and pull the hole In after you.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
The Book Season.

Are you fond of Bach, Mr.. DuosT'
Really, Mrs. De Sousa, very seldom
drink anything. Buffalo Express.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Mrs. w. E. Vance, of Montezuma, is
spending today in Americas, among the
visitors here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
Fiction and History.

The only form OF fiction In which
real characters do not seem out Of
place Is history.--Oscar Wilde.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Mr.. Jesse Hill was one of Sumter's
substantial farmers residing near
Cobb, in the city this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Mrs. Dan Mckay will return Thurs
day to Greenville, s. c., after having
spent two weeks very delightfully."- here
az the home of her father, Mr.. ]. Z.
Mathis, 20 the great delight of her wild :
circle of + lends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

The nucleus Of winter wardrobe
is q suit, a morning frock, two after
noon frocks of totally different char
acters, an evening gown, and an ev-
enipg wrap. The suit should be one
of a very practical sort, model equal
Nv useful for morning or afternoon
wear.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
cuItlvata conEentment.

Love the little trade thou hast
learned, and be content herewith
Marcus Aurelius.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

L. Crime, of Albany, is in the city,
coming up this morning upon a bust
Tess mission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

The many friends of A. ]. Bell are
pleased at his complete recovery from
recent operation for appendicitis. He
was upon the streets this afternoon,
the recipient of numerous and sincere
congratulations
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

You will save money by looking over
our boys clothing before you buy. w.
]! Josey. adyt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
IdIeness.

Idleness Is only the refuge of weak
minds and the holiday Of fools.-Lord
Chesterfield.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
THOSE WT4O.COME
AND GO
W

A large assortment of new goods for
the bride at s. A. Daniels. adyt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Collins, oil
Ellaville, are well known visitors in
Americas today. -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06
Americas The Mecca For
Those Seeking Pleasure,
Health and Business.

Monogram Belts at BeIps, the Jew,
eler. adv,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Now that the openings are over, and
even Mrs. Grundy has been obliged to
admit that she is very we'll pleased
with the mode this season; it embod-
les all the features for which she has
been signing, 10! these many years.
Skirts are short and wide, waists are
of most generous proportions, sleeves
are long, and necks are almost high.
Were SO many virtues ever combined
in all the history of dress? In addition,
the transparent corsage is being slow
ly replaced by one that is quite
opaque.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Mattresses made to order; old ones
renovated and returned same day.
Pope Furniture Co. Phone 100. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Misses Cordelia Gatewood, Evelyn
Bell Mary Hudson, Agnes Gatewood
and TYNE Allen. made up a pretty
quintette of Y. w. A. Jr. members at
tending the missionary meeting in
Smithville today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Mrs. E. L. McGowen and sister, Mrs
John Cheney. Of Elalville, were shop
ping in the city today, coming over in
their car.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Judge J. |. Hitler and Mr.. w. s.
Moore are among Plains representa-
tives in the city this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

J. G. Robinson came down this morn
ing from Montezuma, spending the day
here upon business. :
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Miss Kate Brown returned this
morning to her home in Macon after
visit to relatives here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Mrs. W. E. Vance, of Montezuma, is
spending today in Americas, among the
visitors here.
L. Crime, of Albany, is in the city
coming up this morning upon a bust
Iess mission.
You will save money by looking over
our boys clothing before you buy. w.
- Josey. advt
Miss Kate Brown returned this
morning to her home in Macon after
visit to relatives here.
Mr.. J. H. Churchwell came over
from Cordele this morning to look af-
ter his large and rapidly growing bus
mess interests here.
COUNTRY MEAL, Water ground
from Country Corn. SPARKS GRO.
Gerry COMPANT. advt-5.tf
]. o. Whitehead, of Columbus, was
among the many visitors spending the
morning in Americas.
Mrs. ]. Randolph Logan, of Plains,
was shopping in the city this morning,
the guest of relatives here.
DR.. ]. Edward Prather is fast recov-
ering from recent illness which has
confined him to his home for we'll nigh
a week.
F. A. McCarroll, of Atlanta, is in the
city, coming this morning with others
here from the capital.
Misses Cordelia Gatewood, Evelyn
Bell Mary Hudson, Agnes Gatewood
and TYNE Allen. made up a pretty
quintette of Y. w. A. Jr. members at
r.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Americas today. -
Mattresses made to order; old ones
renovated and returned same day.
Pope Furniture Co. Phone 100. advt
J. G. Robinson came down this morn
ing from Montezuma, spending the day
here upon business. 3
H. A. Wilkerson, Esq, came up this
morning from Dawson upon legal bust
ness of Importance
SEED RYE, Sumter County Grown;
also Rape Seed. SPARKS GROCERY
COMPANY. $50 advt.5.tf
R, G. Matthews was among the sew
eral Atlantans called to Americas to-
day upon business.
Miss Clara Roebuck returned this
morning from Atlanta, where during
two weeks, she has been looking at the
newest modes. yt 49,
Don't buy your boys clothing until
you see our line. w. J. Josey. advt
B. H. Watson and Charles B. Long,
well known citizens of Fl. Valley, are
in Americas today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

f. A. McCarroll, of Atlanta, is in the
city, coming this morning with others
here from the capital.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Mr.. j. H. Churchwell came over
from Cordele this morning to look af-
ter his large and rapidly growing bus
mess interests here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

DR.. ]. Edward Prather is fast recov-
ering from recent illness which has
confined him to his home for well nigh
a week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

COUNTRY MEAL, Water ground
from Country Corn. SPARKS GRO
CER1 COMPANf. advt-5.tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

H. A. Wilkerson, Esq, came up thi:
morning from Dawson upon legal bust
ness of Importance +
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

Mrs. j. Randolph Logan, of Plains,
was shopping in the city this morning,
the guest of relatives here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-06

j. 0. Whitehead, of Columbus, was
among the many visitors spending the
in Americas.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-12-24
Shook School.

The report for the free term
of four months ending Dec. Is,
1914, is as follows:
Entire enrolment: Bows 231
girls 243, total Ala. This in
cludes all enrolled even for q few
days during the term. Average
monthly enrollment: Boys 215,
girls $50, total 445. Average
daily attendance for the entire
four months was: Boys 191,
girls 2lO, total 4O1. The per
cent. of daily attendance was :
Boys 1913, girls 95, total 94,4.
The pay term of five months
will begin on Monday Jan. 4, 10.
15. Let US have a full attend
ance the first day.
The policy of the board has al
ways been to collect in advance
for each month by itself. Some
few desire to pay for the three
months at once; but we prefer
that the parents pay for only one
month at a time. The best
Christmas gift any parent can
give his child is to keep the child
in school. If a choice must be
made between making the child
a Christmas present and sending
him to school, by all means lei
the child attend school. The
tuition for the several grades pei
month is as follows: LIST grade
$1.20; End grade, 81 40; 3D. grade
$1.60; 4th grade $50; 9th grade
SO 90; 9th grade 1920; 7th grade
$2.40; 9Th grade $3.50; 9th grade
$3.50; 10th grade $500, | know
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-12-24

of no school with equal facilities
thas has such low rates of tut
ton.
Remember Mr.. Hampton's pro-
position Is that for all students
who pay for January, February,
and March they will be permit
ed to go free during the months
of April and May, as the COM
pany will pay all the expense of
maintaining the school during
those two months. Let each par
ent bear In mind that, if his
children remain out of school
from now till the next "Fall
Term" in September 1915, they
will be very likely to forget a
very large pa TT, If not all, of
what they have already learned,
Of course, the children of wild
owS, who make their living by
their daily toll, will be permit
ed to come free, provided they
will see Captain w. E, Byers, the
president of the Shook School
Board and get a receipt from
him.
trust that some of our citi-
zens, who have no children Of
their own, will be kind enough,
as in previous years, to pay the
tuition of some of these children,
whose parents are not able to
send them. No one can use
his money TO better advantage,
than In assisting some boy or
girl to get an education.
W. G. DILLON, Pnn.