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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
AMERICUS PARTY RETURNS
FROM CALIFORNIA TRIP

With stories to tell of their extend
ed and very delightful tour of eight
thousand miles to the Pacific coast and
return, the Americas party of twenty
most congenial people arrived at home
today, and are RECALLING less fortu-
nate friends with details OF the tour
which included, of course, the Frisco
Fair, San Diego expo, Grand Canyon,
Yellowstone Park and many other not
able places of interest. A month con-
sumed in the trip was one of unalloy-
ed pleasure throughout. Those COM
posing the Americas party were Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Lanier, Mrs. Frank
Sheffield, Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Sheffield
and Miss Sarah Sheffield, now at Albu-
querque, N. M; Mrs. Mary B. Clay,
Miss Edith Hightower, Mr. and Mrs.
John T. Taylor, Miss Matte Sue Tay-
lor, John Taylor, Jr., c. S. Glover,
Frank Harold, Jr., Henry Clay Frank
Sheffield, Jr., Charles Crisp, Jr..
Charles Lanier, Henry Lanier, Jr..
Misses Miriam Jones and Miss White
head Of Albany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
SOCIE TY
MISS BLACK THE HONOREE
AT PRETTY BRIDGE PARTY

Complimentary to Miss Mary Parker
and Ter attractive guest, Miss Kath-
leen Black, of Thomaston, Mrs. ]. M
Council entertained at bridge Wednes-
day afternoon at her residence on
Lee street. Two tables were prettily
arranged on the broad verandah, made
most attractive in it's decorations t
ferns and bright-hued flowers, and
there the interesting game was play
ed.
Prize for top score, a dainty hand
wrought 'kerchief, was awarded Miss
Maaoe Sherlock, while similar gift
was presented the pretty honoree,
Miss Black Punch and sandwiches
were served the fair guests.
Those playing were Misses Mary
Parker, Kathleen Black, Mary Little
john, Edith Jossey, Darien Pinkston,
Martha Dedmon, Maude Sherlock and
Kathleen Denham.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
CHESTERFIELD CLUB
TO ENTERTAIN

The Chesterfield club will entertain
tonight at a dinner party in honor of
one of its members, Mr.. Quimby Mel
ton, who leaves Americas next week
for cambridge, where he will make
his home in the future.
Covers will be laid for sixteen. The
following have been invited: Misses
Mary Ella Davenport, Louise Williford,
Mary Parker, Kathleen Black, of
Thomaston; Mamie Brown, Mildred
Hollis, Mary Littlejohn, DR.. and Mrs.
Taylor Lewis, and Messrs. Walter
Philips, Fred Smith, Lee Hudson,
Stephen Pace, Matt Wheeler, Johu
Flournoy and Quimby Melton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12

industrial and municipal life is label
ed PUSH Don't knock; be a boos-
ter!
Join the Chamber of Commerce Nov.
There are scores of reasons why. Come
around to the office of the Chamber OF
Commerce and. let the secretary tell
you why. More boosting by more men
makes each one a more worthy and
courageous citizen. Town develop
ment is not so difficult when once got
get in the game.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
Ancient Cult of the F,ycsscher.

Beelzebub was the fly god Of Ekron
Preferred to in II Kings IL, 8, and
10Y. The great god Baal was some.
times worshiped as the lord of the
fly" as he who drives of the flies.
The flies were then and are now mans
worst enemies in Palesth end Egypt
We remember well how We lad to be
continually fighting them off with fans
when we were travelling in those lands.
The flies settled on the eyes of the
children and literally sucked out their
eyesight-Christian Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
MISS BRITT0N TO APPEAR
TONIGHT L NRECITAL

Miss Ruth Britton, one of Americas
most charming and talented young
girls. is attending the College Educa-
tional Assembly at Blue Ridge. Ga,
where tonight she will appear in re-
cital as the fair representative OF
Shorter College, of which institution.
she is recent graduate. Miss Brit
ton appeared in recital before an Amer
icus audience several weeks ago, her
grace and talents willing for her mer-
tied compliments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
DANCE AT THE SPRINGS
PLANNED FOR TONIGHT

An occasion of interest to the
younger social set will be the dance
tonight at Myrtle Springs. The dane
ing pavilion will be lighted, and there
the many devotees of Terpsichore will
trip the light fantastic toe until the
noon hour of night. Quite a large
number of young people will go out
from Americas at o'clock for the
occasion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
(By SECRETARY E. H. HYMAN.)

(BY SECRETARY E. H. HYMAN)
Where is Americas on the map? we
as residents are thoroughly acquaint-
ed with it's location. We wonder who
else sees.
Who knows that Americas is on the
map? Who cares-other than GU:
home folks?
What does Americas and Sumte"
,,copnty mean, commercially and in all
agricultural way to the state OF Geor-
gia? Anything?
What is its rank in the development
Of towns and counties?
II is almighty important the posi-
tion that Americas and Sumter county
takes in the race for supremacy among
+ba GOOD towns of Georgia, and this
fight is going on all the time by a rev
nublic spirited citizens who are dolns
everything they can to win out Inc,
need more fighters.
Americas cannot fight her oattle
without YOU and me to boost.
We can boost, at least, if we canno
build No town is better than its res
dents. No county or town ever wei
ahead without men to push it ahead.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
STPPERS AT PROSPECT
PARK A FEATURE

Prospect Park, Americas favorite
resort, has been the scene this week
of many moonlight occasions-minus
the moon-but starry eyes were found
quite sufficient, with the usual illum-
nation of electric lights. The bathing
pool at Prospect is always kept clean
and inviting, and the picnickers, after
"a swim there, have enjoyed tempting
.suppers spread upon the tables meath
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
Make Our Own Troubles.

I'VE talk SO much and we think 50
much of the trouble we have with
others that we more than half persuade
ourselves that If everybody else we're
just right we could get on easily In
life; but the fact is that more than
half of our troubles with others grow
out of orr own faults and failures, and
are not due to the faults or failures OF
other people at all
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
Sec y. Hyman Gioes Lesson
In Geography To Americas

lazy farmer allows his crop to run to
weeds; a lazy citizen allows his town
to run to weeds, literally and fgura
lively. Weeds and crops Go not get
along together, nor do weeds and town
development know each other
In making these inquiries we Will
probably discover why other places
other business men, would like to live
and do business in our town and couu-
ty. We will discover our advantages
After we know our town and county
let's tell it to others; let's pass the
information around; set it abroad.
Get busy-lets work for our town
and county. Our private business Is
important and must not be neglected,
but our business interests are insep-
arably associated with the welfare OF
Americas and Sumter county. Ii on!
town prospers, we will have chance
to prosper. If we are making goot
now, what could we do in far more
favorable circumstances?
!. What are you and willing to do t
make Americas and Sumter count,
t more prominent on the map? The doc
Of success in every phase of socia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
JOLLY HOUSE PARTY
the magno1ias.

Miss Elizabeth Allen lat her resi-
dence on College street, has as fair
guests her cousins, Miss Vida Jacobs,
of Scottsboro, Ala, and Miss Marguer-
lite Durrett, of Cordele, who arrived
this afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
City Of Apartment houseA

Dwelling houses are fast becoming
only a memory in New York city. Few
new ones are built every year, but hun
dreds are torn down to make room for
business buildings or big apartments.
Today the metropolis is a city OF
apartment houses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
PAY YOUR GAS AND ELECTRIC
BILLiS

Bills for July service are new due
and unless same are paid at our Office
by 10Th, service will be discontinued
without further notice.
AMERICUS FTBLIC SERVICE co.
adyt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
AND GO
"

j We are constantly receiving Nes
Goods. Come and see them. S. A. Dan.
ieis, JeWeier. adYt
Mr.. and Mrs. Thaddeus Youmans
have arrived from Cuba and will spend
several weeks in Americas, formerly
their home, guests Of her mother, Mrs.
Pulaski Holt.
Miss Dozier, Miss Colley and Mr..
Perry Dozier made up a motoring par
ty coming over from Dawson yester-
day afternoon.
Buy your SOC. Duck and Osnaburg
for making cotton sacks from Ansley.
1t-advt
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Mcneil are at
home again after stay of two weeks
at White Springs, Fla.
A production extraordinary is
Kreutzer Sonota." Opera House to-
morrow. First show, 4:30. advt
Mrs. ]. F. McWaters, after pleas
ant visit in Atlanta has returned to
her home here.
See Ansley's advertisement of mems
fine shoes and hats sale beginning Fri
day morning at o'clock. advt
Mrs. Edward Kiker and pretty
young daughter, Miss Beauclaire XII
ker, of Cordele, are guests of her
mother, Mrs. WeIIborn F. Clarke, at
her residence on Lee street.
Leave your prescription at the Wind
sor Pharmacy. We are always delight
ed to serve you, or phone 161. advt
Messrs. Thad B. Glover and E. B.
Everett have returned from a sue
cessful fishing and recreation trip to
Panacea Springs, Fla. Their fighting
tales are marvellous.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12

Beginning Friday morning, we offer
to clear out all Regal and Boydens'
Mems Oxfords at the most ridiculous
prices. These are the best known and
highest grades mems shoes in the
United States and very seldom are
there any reductions made in the
prices. All styles, all feathers; also
the new canvas oxfords-wiiibe and
Palm Beach. ANSLEY'S. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12

James Fort, of Dublin, Ga, Is
spending several days in Americus
arriving yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
THOSE WHO COME
Amencus The Mecca For
Those Seeking Pleasure,
Health and Business.

= S1NfhSNeATAcAn<1<A<SHAHR11 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
BOd-O-Link Friendship Bracelet
Bells, the Jeweler. adv
Charles E. Sanders is among thu
many Maconians spending the day il
Americas.
DR.. W. F. Massey and Mrs. Massey
of Chester, Ga, are visitors in Amer
icus, arriving yesterday
Buy your SOC. Duck and Osnaburs
for making cotton sacks from Ansley.
1t-advt
Mrs. Julia Rogers and sister, Mrs.
Mcdonald, will arrive tomorrow from
Fitzgerald upon a visit to their sister,
Mrs. W. ]. Josey, at her residence on
Lee street.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. s. Baldwin, of Mont
ezuma, were among the visitors in
Americas this morning.
Opera House tonight Exploits of
Elaine" and Bray's Cartons comedy }
advt
Miss Matte McMath is visiting
friends in Columbus.
I. S. Hollingsworth, OF Atlanta, is
in the city, called here upon matters
of Importance.
See Ansley's advertisement of mems
fine shoes and hats sale beginning Fri
day morning at o'clock. advt
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Jones, Mrs. C. P.
Davis and Mise Parmalee Davis have
returned from a stay of ten days at
White Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. T. G. Walters and Miss Lucy
Furiow are spending some time at In
dian Springs.
Don't miss Nance O'Neal in "Kreut-
ger Sonota" tomorrow at Opera House.
First show 4:30. avt
Col and Mrs. G.. W. Riley are at
home again after pleasant sojourn
of some length at White Sulphur
Springs, Fla.
Messrs. L. P. Gartner, T. M. Fur
low and Henry R. Johnson are going
to Savannah and Tybee for needed va.
cation and dip in the deep blue sea.
Mr.. J. B. SILVER has come from his
home in South Florida, upon a visit
here to his cousin, Mr. John w.
SILVER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
The
Summer
Hammock

Many a romance
began in the ham
mock swinging I'm
der the, trees.
And most certain
iy a mig hty lot of
warm weather COM
fort for old and
young has been fur
nished.
So why not give 1T
due consideration in
making your Sum-
mer purchase
The hammock is
typical of many 9TH
er things which make
the warm weather a
season of delight.
Perhaps the adver-
Using in the Times
Recorder will sug-
gest some of them to
you.
The adve S in g
has a pleasing habit
ofkeeping its sugges-
tons SeaSonable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12
LUXURIOUS DANCE FR0cK.

Dance frock Of rose colo.ed golden
rod satin, the foundation skirt draped
up beneath a tunic Of pale blue tulle
edged with goldenrod satin and small
pink roses. A bodice Of rose colored
seauins is worn above girdle of satin
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12

Mrs. NJ. M. Lowrey, of Unadi1la, is
visiting friends in Amerieus, where
she formerly resided.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12

Mr., J. B. SILVER has come from his
home in South Florida, upon visit
here to his cousin, Mr.. John W.
SILVER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12

Leave your prescription at the Wind
sor Pharmacy. We are always delight
ed to serve you, or phone 161. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12

DR.. W. F. Massey and Mrs. Massey,
of Chester, Ga, are visitors in Amer
icus, arriving yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12

BOd-O-Link Friendship Bracelet
Bells, the Jeweler. adyt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12

Messrs. Thad B. Glover and E. B.
Everett have returned from a sue
cessful fishing and recreation trip to
Panacea Springs, Fla. Their fighting
tales are msrveIous.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12

Charles E. Sanders is among the
many Maconians spending the day in
Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12

Messrs. L. P. Gartner, T. M Fur
low and Henry R. Johnson are going
to Savannah and Tybee for needed va
cation and dip in the deep blue sea.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12

We are constantly receiving Nes
Goods. Come and see them. 5. A. Dan.
iels, Jeweler. adyt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12

Col. and Mrs. G. w. Riley are al
home again after pleasant sojourr
of some length at White Sulphur
Springs, Fla
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12

Buy your 8-oz. Duck and Osnabura
for making cotton sacks from Ansley.
1t-advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Thaddeus Youmans
have arrived from Cuba and will spend
several weeks in Americas, formerly
their home, guests of her mother, Mrs.
Pulaski Holt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-12

Don't miss Nance O'Neal in 'Kreut
ger Sonota" tomorrow at Opera HOUSE
First show 4:30. ay
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-23

legislature to read a special message
pleading for economy in state man
agement. 1t was the first time Kan
sas governor has gone personally be-
fore the legislature since Governor
Hoch read his primary election mes
saga in 1907 In substance, Governor
Capper checked up to the senate the
demand TO meet the house bills.
Adjournment without appropriations
is not an entirely improbably situa-
ton if the senate holds out. House
leaders quietly intimated today that
they would wait q reasonable length
of time for the senate to accede to the
house demands. Failure to reduce ap-
preparations, would mean that the leg
islature would adjourn without maxi
ing appropriations for state purposes.
Mean Special Session.
That would mean special session
of the legislature.
Among both house and senate men,
bers, the governors message was the
one big topic of consideration. 1t is
that the senate is now
willing to make some concessions. But
they are not willing to meet the house
bills. On the other hand, the house
TCmtfnuod on Page TWo.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-23
FEARED FOR KIDS
Senator Waggener Cancelled
Orphans Trip to Topeka.
Afraid Children Would Catch
Cold in Slush on Streets.

To keep the 200 or so orphans from
the state home at Atchison from TAX
ing cold at his expense while on their
proposed excursion to the legislature.
Senator Bale Waggener Cancelled his
order for a special train from Atchi-
son, to Topeka and back today, on
account Of the snowstorm. The snow
broke so many of the telegraph wires
that the Santa Fe officials here had a
lot Of trouble in advising Atchison of
the cancellation orders and could not
be sure up to the middle of the morn
inx-that tlx excuEion train .nieht not
actually get started. Senator Wag-
gener expects to carry out his plan as
soon az the weather mends.
In the meanwhile he has arranged
for a display of motion pictures at
the Grand theater Wednesday after
noon to show the school children of
Topeka the crowds of youngsters at
his birthday picnic in 1913. The en-
tertainment will be free and will be
continued as long as the school chill
dren of Topeka care to watch them.
Senator Waggener's activities are in
the interest of liberal appropriation
for the state orphans home at Atchi-
son.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-23

in the field, lost one of it's corps in the
last big battle in East Prussia, now
stands at bay along the line of the
Narew, Bobr and Niemen rivers, with
in Russian territory. f--l
The latest Russian official commu-
nication relates mahy isolated engage
Tnents In this region which may mean
fa5assa counter offenssse is- now in
prosress, but Of this there is no COM
On the southern flank also the Rus
slams have reported local successes.
but these are not admitted by Vien-
ma. which claims that all the Russian
counter attacks have been repulsed
with heavy losses to the Russians.
Both sides report the capture Of
many prisoners and while the fighting
has been without definite result, it
is evident that the struggle for the
mountain passes has been extremely
sanguinary. and that the combats in
Galicia have assumed a moro violent
character.
Artillery engagements have been
the distinguishing feature of activity
along the western battle front during
the last "a hours with the French
claiming the destruction Of a heavy
German gun at Lombaertzyde and ad-
has been violently bOmbarded.
The only recent activity in the air
has been provided by a single Zeppe-
lin. which dropped bombs on Calais,
while the only incident of note in
connection with the submarine block
ade has been the safe arrival at Liv-
erpool of the Cunard line steamer
Orduna. from New York. February Is.
Nothing SO far has been heard in Eng
land of the two German submarines
overdue at Cuxhaven, concerning
whose safety the Germans are anxious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-23
indian FIGHT ON
Piutes Will Not Surrender 10
Posse in Utah.
Five Redskins and One White
Man Are Killed.

Durango, Colo, Feb. 23.-Five In
dams and one white man have been
killed. one white man wounded, and
six Indians taken prisoners, in the
battle between a band Of Piute Indians
and a posse. seeking the arrest of
Tse-Ne-Gat. leader of the Indians.
This information was received here
late Monday night by telephone from
Bluff. Utah. 1t was said that fight
ing had been resumed within a half
mile of the town, and that the wicki-
ups, or huts of Tse-Ne-Gat and his
father. "Old Polk" have been burned
by the posse.
Mancos Jim. a Ute chief tried to
persuade the Piutes to surrender ito
save the squaws and children" Jut
was met with refusal
Telephone advices stated that troops
passed through Moab, Utah, shortly
after noon today, for Bluff. A report
that troops had been asked was denied
by Marshal Nebeker
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-23
BURNING 81 YEARS
Mine Operators Attempting to
Conquer Coal Fire.
Pennsylvania Valley Flooded In
an Effort to Stop 1t.

Summit Hill, Pa, Feb. 23.-Mine
operators of Panther Creek valley are
seeking to conquer the fire which has
been burning sixty-two years in the
mines here which are owned by the
Leigh Coal & Navigation company.
owners of the burning mine thought
they had the fire extinguished, but re-
Gently dense volumes of smoke were
discovered pouring from the aban-
doned shafts in the vicinity Of Nc
plainly be seen during the night
belching from the earth.
During the s;xty-twO years that the
mines have been afire millions have
been expended by the Leigh Coal &
Navigation company and millions of
duced to ashes. Powerful pumps for
many years were constantly kept
working at an enormous cost pumping
water into the valley in the hopes of
getting control of the fire. The work,
however, proved to be without avail.
One million dollars was then ex-
pended to sink an immense concrete
wall deep down into the earth in front
of the underground conflagration with
the hope OF checking it. Quite re-
Gently all the caves and abandoned
shafts were sealed or filled in to pre-
vent any draughts reaching the fire,
but this seemed only to increase the
activity Of the flames. The blaze after
raging Tor some time 01e0 out OF Its
own accord and mine owners thought
1t would be only a question of time
when work could be resumed in shafts
adjacent to the fire which had to be
abandoned because Of the intense heat
and danger Of explosions
The fire breaking out fresh, how
ever, will cause renewed efforts on
the part of the operators to prevent
the fire reaching the rich veins of
anthracite coal throughout the valley
and cause the destruction of millions
Of tons more Of coal.