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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-01
Origin of the Easter Egg Custom.

The favor accorded 10 eggs among
Eastehide observances is said TO have
originated from the ancient worship OF
Ostara, goddess OF the East, whose feast
was celebrated with much eating and
drinking, many special offerings being
made, including the egg OF sea fowl.
From northern Germany the worship ex-
tended into Great Britain. The Anglo
Saxon name for April, the season OF the
season OF the festival, was Easter month,
and in Germany this month is still known
as Ostermonath. Many other OF the pop
ular Easter observances, especially in the
Netherlands and Germany, indicate traces
OF similar origin. The egg is symbolical
OF The resurrection.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-01
The Great Beyond.

The return of Easter is one of our
Lords ways OF letting down ladder to
us that we may climb to the stars and
see little OF the great beyond. Toilers
OF the plains below. we often miss the
flashing lights thrown across the battle
ments for our relief. Enriched in soul,
we shall descend tomorrow to follow
again the well-worn path of duty. But
there will be cheer upon the lips and
song in the heart, for we have dwelt a
little in the heights, and the conSumma-
ton OF our hope draweth nigh
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-01

Oscar Wilde in his last hours made a
jest about dying, and so before him did
Lord Chesterfield. The latter, when re
had only short while TO live, was. on
the advice of his physician, taken out Tor
an easy drive. AS the equipage was pro-
ceeding slowly along il was met by a
lady who remarked pleasantly: "Ah. my
lord, am glad 10 see you able TO drive
out"
81 am not driving out, madam" an
swered Chesterfield 81 am simply re-
hearsing my iuneral."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-01

A couple OF dummers, having a few
hours layover in a small town. decided
10 dine al the village hotel. On looking
over the bill OF fare they noted thatyoung
"fy" was Special for that meal, so one
OF the men turned TO the pretty little wait
ress and asked:
"How's the chicken 2"
The young lady blushed and then an
swered: "Oh. I'm ali right. How are
you 2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-01
GethSemane.

The Others slept; He went apart
Beneath the garden trees;
The heavy burden on His heart
Had crushed Him TO His knees.
The mantle OF the night was laid,
And silence fell around.
Save where the brook OF Cedron made
A little murmuring sound.
The Son Of God had travelled long
Upon weary road
The spirit that had been so strong
Was faint beneath its load.
His strength was ebbing fast away;
The light that led was dim;
He knew that those who would betay
Were coming there for Him.
And thus He prayed 20 Father, LET
The power that is Thine
Remove this bitter cup-and yet,
Thy will be done, not Mine =
And 10 in answer 10 His cry.
As with rush OF flame
From out the vaulted midnight sky
A radiant angel came.
The angel touched and made Him strong;
No more were loss and pain;
The way was right that had seemed wrong,
And peace was His again.
What could il matter TO Him then
That they should seek Him there
A press OF cruel, taunting men.
With cross for Him TO bear2
II may be soon il may be late
That iateful hour when we
Shall pass within the garden gate
OF our Gethsemane.
And when we kneel TO offer up
The anguished spirits cry,
20 Father, take away the cup,
And lei this hour pass by =
Then may we humbly add. Thy will,
And not my will, be done -
Thus shall Thy peace the spirit fill,
And victory be won.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-01

Poverty asked, "Willitcosttoo much ?"
Mammon asked. "Will it pay ?"
And Scholarship, SIS the measure wise,
And are y Il sure of the way ?"
Craftsmanship, "Can we find the time
To finish before the night ?"
But when the Seeker had heard them all,
He only asked, "ls it right ?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-01
. A sluggish Liver Needs AtlentiOn.

Let your Liver get torpid and you are
in for spell OF misery. Everybody gets
an attack now and then. Thousands OF
people keep their Livers active and healthy
by using DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Fine
for the Stomach, too. Stop the DizZi-
ness, Constipation, BiliousnesS and In
digestion Clear the blood. Only &c.
at your Druggist
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-01

George, DEAR" said Mrs. Brideling,
"pIease bring mouse trap home with
you tonight"
"Where is The mouse trap bought you
about two weeks ago 2" asked George.
"Oh," replied Mrs. Brideling, There
is a mouse in H."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-01
Whooping Cough.

Well-eveYoue knows The effect Of
Pine Forests on Coughs. DR.. Bells
Pine Tar Honey is remedy which
brings quick relief for Whooping Cough.
Ioosens the mucous. soothes the lining
OF The throat and lungs, and makes The
coughing spells less severe. A family
with growing children should not be
without il. Keep II at hand Tor all Coughs
and Colds. 25c. at your Druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-01

For any pain. burn, selld or bfuise, ap-
ply DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil-the house
hold remedy. Two sizes 25c and SOC at
all drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-01

Itching, bleeding, protruding or blind
piles have yielded to Doan's Ointment
SOC at all stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-01
Belongs to All the World.

II is Easter the world over. II is part
of our nature TO be joyous, and has been
since the blond barbarians held The an
cient feast OF the Teutonic goddess Eostre,
who was the goddess OF the morning, oi
the East and OF the spring Many mile
stones back on the road TO yesterday the
early Christians greeted each other with
the formula, "Christ is nsen." To which
the response was "He IS risen indeed. !"
The man who sells his honor deals in
eor,,etL,;no that he hae nof Jot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
THOUSANDS MARCH
UNDER THE BANNER
Of SUFFRAGETTEs.

NEW YORK, Octc. 23.-Early today
suffrage leaders predicted that fully
fifty thousand persons will march in
the gigantic Votes for Women" pa
rade, which began its march at three
o'clock this afternoon, the predictions
of the leaders being fully fulfilled.
With thousands of banners flung to
the breeze and more than a score of
hands heading different sections of
the parade, the suffrage administration
made notable impression upon thous-
ands of spectators who lined the
streets as the marchers passed along.
Ten thousand men, it is estimated,
took part in the great parade, march
ing beside the woman supporters Of
the cause of suffrage. Beautiful
weather featured the day throughout.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
MISS SPEER Of AMERICUs
SENDS EXHIBIT To FAIR
BEAUTIFUL WORK BY FIVE-YEAR-
OLD TOT.

Petite Miss Speer, the little five
year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Callie Speer, will have an exhibit at
the State Fair this week that ary
"grown-up' poung lady might be proud
Of Lite Miss Speer is an artistic
with the needle, and her display of
dainty embroidery, all her own handi-
work, is the marvel of many fere who
have seen it. There are six pieces and
each one beautifully wrought b. this
little miss who has not yet quite reach
ed her fifth birthday. Miss Speer IL
going to the fair herself, and will be
as dainty as doll as she l1oks upon
her little exhibit there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
DAVIS
BOULEVARD PLANTED
BY U.O.C. CONVENTION

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23.-The gel
eral convention of the United Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy, in session in
this city, today definitely decided to
advocate the establishment of a great
rational boulevarde trayersing the
Southern states and touching every
point of historic interest in the Con-
federacy, with its western terminus at
San Diego in this state.
The proposed new highway is to be
built as memorial to the president
Of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis,
and will bear his name Members of
the Organization here pledged their
loyal support to the movement today,
and thier Southern patriotic societies
will later be invited to join in estab-
fishing the memorial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
Great Anti-Air Craft Gun.

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-The Germans
have recently invented an anti-air-
craft gun with an accurate range OF
more than ten thousand feet, accord
ing to Lieutenant Paul Arlon, of the
British aviation corps, who arrived in
the United States yesterday, after hav-
ing served several months with the
British army in France.
Lieutenant Arlon, who is in this
country to inspect large number of
aeroplanes being constructed here for
use of the British army, asserts the
invention of this new long-range gun
accounts for the cessation of attacks
by Allied aircraft upon German cities
during recent weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
PHONE SYSTEM
INSTALLED At
POSTAL OFFICE
BIG IMPROVEMENT IN THE LOCAL
SERVICE.

An appreciated addition to the al
ready excellent service of the Postal
Telegraph Co. in Americas is the in
stallation of long distance telephone
service in connection with the usual
telegraphic service. Phone connec-
tion is thus effected over the Postal's
own wires to all points in Georgia and
other states covered by the Postals
lines, and the rates are most reason
able. The new phone service is espe-
cially appreciated by manufactur
ing concerns, as a five minutes con-
versation costs little if any more than
telegram, and is most satisfactory.
Local Manager Williamson is greatly
pleased with this substantial improve
ment in the PostaTs service here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
SUNSHINE AGAIN
BRINGS CROWDS
SHOPPING HERE
4 aMERICUS MERCHANTS HAD EX-
CELLENT TRADE.

Bright and balmy weather yester-
day, following three days continuous
rain, brought host of shoppers to
Americus from surrounding towns
end the countryside. 1t was the first
really busy day of the week and mer-
chants had dollar harvest; that is.
the live advertisers did, while the
dead ones" didn't expect, or want
their sleep disturbed by customers,
and they came not If the weather
Lad turned bit cooler, as well as
brighter, business would have been
evtn better yesterday, but the cool
days aer coming ere long. The streets
yesterday were crowded with out-of-
town autos and teams until a late
hour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
Russians Stop Drive.

LONDON, Oct. 23.-The latest Petro-
grad official statement published late
today indicate tina tthe German drive
toward Riga has been definitely check
ed, though fighting in that region con-
tinues. Nearer the center of the long
eastern battle line, German counter at
tacks during today have been repuls-
ed, heavy losses being inflicted, say
the Russians.
Along the left bank of the river Styr,
where the Russians have maintained
the offensive during several days,
heavy fighting is in progress, with the
kustro-German army being slowly
forced westward. Many prisoners
have been taken by the Russians in
this region, though the retreating Aus
TRANS have secceeded in removing
their heavy guns.
In the Caucasus region, where the
Gland Duke Nicholas, former com
mander in chief of the Russian army.
il directing operations, lively clashes
between the Russians and Turks have
occurred, and renewed interest in
events transpiring in that section has
been aroused
Telegraphic advises from Vienna
tonight, admit Austrian reverses in
Galicia, where the Russians have been
in the ascendancy during several DAYS.
but sullen silence is maintained con-
corning events in Serbia and the Bal
kan campaign.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
BRU TAI MURDER
COMMITTED BY
GERMAN F|ENDS

AMSTERDAM, Oct 23.-The Daily
Telegraaf today publishes an article
from it's Antwerp correspondent, as
Sorting that several weeks ago a
French woman was executed by the
German authorities there, the execu-
tion being horribly mungled, and the
scene rendered sickening.
The charge against the woman,
whose name was Madame Louise Fre-
nay, is not given by the Telegraafs s
correspondent, but the execution was
the result of courtmartial, and the
culprit was stood before firing squad
70 receive the death penalty. The men
composing the squad, many of whom
were barely out of their teens, were
nervous, and their aim so
bad that the unfortunate victim in
stead of being killed instantly, was
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
WAGON PAGEANT
TWENTY TEAMS
HAULS PRODUCTS
NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS WORTH
COTTONSEED.

DR.. A. S. Boyett, one of the largest
planters in this section, was among the
fortunate ones who sold their supply
of cottonseed at the crest price-s45
per ton-and only a few hours be-
fore the market broke to $40, and even
lower. A wagon train of twenty spick
and span teams, each drawn by two
fine mules and hauling a ton of cot
tonseed each, came into Americas in
long cavalcade which attracted at
tention, as might have been expected.
The entire lot of twenty tons was sold
here at the top price, $45, the lot net
ting DR.. Boyett probably 5000 or $1,000.
Seed today, under the maximum price
said to have been fixed by representa-
tives of Georgia oil mills at the recent
meeting in Atlanta, is $2S per ton, lit
tie more than half the price paid a
week ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
BETHEL BAPTIST
ANNOUNCES HOME
COMING SERVICE
GREAT MEETING is PLANNED
NEXT SUNDAY.

Bethel Baptist church, one of the
largest Of the colored churches in
south Georgia is planning its annual
homecoming" service for next Sun
day, 31st Rev. ]. j. Chisholm will
have charge of the services, and all
embers of Bethel are expected to at
tend there on Sunday morning next.
Rev. T. ]. Smith will preach at the
II a. m. sermon, while Rev. Chisholm
will preach at night.
Sunday will be devoted to an old
fashion covenant meeting and COM
ntunion.
Committe: Northern Division-Min-
ME NJ. Holly, Mary E. Marshall, Matte
Green, Della Bostock, Mollie Cherry, /.
Rucker Angeline Marshall and Fannie
Burns.
Eastern Division - Eula M. Walls,
Matte Davis, Leola Walls, Lizzie
Eaines, Minnie Thomas, Mary Wilson,
Nollie Rainey, Ema Oliver, Ida Battle,
Nora Collins, Flora Glover, Iosola
Clark, Willie Strong, Ella Williams
and Bette Benyard.
South and West Divisions-Laura
Davis, Belle Durrah, Bobbie Walker,
eJanie Daniels, Sophie Finch, Alice
Erady, Minsie L. Harvey, Annie M.
Williams, Leona Harris, Ethel Davis,
Rosie L. Foster, Melvinia Boon, The
resa Brazzell, Ida Price, Bertha Fell
ton, Classic Brazzell and Vicy Martin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
WOODMEN WILL
UNVEiL MARBLE
MONUMENT HERE
EXERCISES AT 0AKGR0VE GENE
Terry HERE TODAY.

Americus Camp 202, Woodmen of the
World, will this afternoon unve1l a
handsome marble monument erected
to the memory of James B. Dunn, a
deceased sovereign of the local camp.
The impressive exercises will take
place at Oakgrove Cemetery at $3.50
o'clock this afternoon, the Woodmen
attending in full regalia. The address
OF the occasion will be delivered by
Col. Gordon B. Jones, of Cordele The
family and friends of the deceased, as
we'll as the general public, is invited to
attend the exercises at the cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
HIGHEST PRICE IS PAID
HERE FOR COTTONSEEO

Many wagonloads of cottonseed
were to be seen upon the streets here
yesterday and the sale of that imnort-
ant product continues steadily despite
the recent decline in prices. Americus
buyers are in the market for alf the
cottonseed offered them, and the high
est prices are still paid here as during
the selling season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
Russians Claim Victory With Check
of Teutons in The Region of
Riga Battle
GERMANS HAVE INVENT ED
HIGH RANGE AIR GUN

he past twenty-four hours, activities
there being reported quiet, though
heavy fighting is expected to follow
the early arrival there of General
Munro, who succeeds Sir Ian Hamil-
ton in command of the British forces
engaged in the task of reducing the
Turkish defenses along the peninsula.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
Germans Hold Up.

ATHENS, Oct. 23.-Fhe Serbian
minister here announced that the Ger
man operations in the north of Serbia
have been temporarily suspended, and
that the Serbians have taken the Of
fensive and driven the invaders back
at certain points.
He states that the Serbians have re-
pulsed the Bulgarians at Vranicam,
ard the French and British military at
taches assert that the Bulgarians
merely made cavalry raid on Vranqa.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
MASONIC DAY IS
NAMED At SOUTH.
GEORGIA FEASTS.

BAINBRIDGE, Ga, Oct. 23.-The
Masons of Decatur county have desig-
mated the secoId day of the South
Georgia Harvest Festival" to be held
here November 16-17-1S as Masonic
Day" An elaborate program will be
prepared by the local Masonic lodge
and every Mason in this and adjacent
counties is urged to visit cambridge
ciN November 18th and take part in Ma
sonic Day.
N. Fl. Ballard, the grand master OF
Georgia Masons, will be invited to be
here on the 18th and deliver a public
address. A Masonic banquet that ev-
ening and special initiation work will
be feature of the day. A huge Ma
sonic parade in the afternoon and
ether interesting features will be an
nounced later.
Plans for the South Georgia Harvest
Festival are assuming such shape as
to guarantee the largest gathering of
people ever held in south Georgia. Al
ready this section of the state is talk
ing the Harvest Festival, and plan
ming to be here with Bainbridge on
November 16-17-1S.
The festival opens Tuesday, the
10th inst, with Farmers Day" Every
farmer in Decatur and the adjacent
counties will be invited to attend on
opening day Special inducements
will be offered in the way of an at
tractive program and cash prizes to
the farmer coming the greatest dis
tance, etc.
The second day of the celebration
mas been changed from Dollar Day to
Masonic Day at the request of the To-
cal Masonic lodge. This is expected to
be the biggest day of the entire cele-
bration.
Thursday will be Automobile Day
and School Day combined. Interest
ing features for this day are being
planned.
The festival winds up with "Joy
Night" on Thursday. A big masque-
rade fancy dress ball will be held that
night. The dance will be given on. the
streets of the city and the Queen of
tie Festival will lead the grand
march that opens the ball
Three brass bands aave already been
engaged for the occasion. This in
sures plenty of pep" at all tins.
The invitation committee is hard at
V ork rounding up a formidable list OF
speakers for the three days and will
make announcement within a few
days of details. !
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24

iagton, where during the past week
he has been attending the convention
of postmasters of the second class, a
very large and representative as
semblage of stamp cancellers and men
of letters. A large delegation of
Georgians attended the convention and
aside from business, enjoyed greatly
the trip to Washington and sights Of
the national capital
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
CARRANzA SAYS
HE APPRECIATES
RE COG n | 7 | D n

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct 23Elesio
Arredondo, the confidential agent of
General Carranza left here today for
Saltillo, Mexico. He will convey Of
fetal notifications of the recognition
of the Carranza government by the
United States and the Latin American
republics. He will also make detail
ed report of the conference regarding
the Mexican affairs, and generally
take UP the question of border raids.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
Government Steps Tn.

BERLIN, Octc. 23.-By wireless, it
is learned that the German federal
government has decided to assume the
control prices and supply of victcuals
throughout Germany. Up to the pres
ent the state and provincial authori-
to handle the food situation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
BaIkan Political Situation Critical.

LONDON, Octc. 23.-An official
Austrian statement issued at Vienna
this afternoon admits the troops of
Emperor Franz Josef have retired in
Galicia, but details of the retreat are
not given.
The Balkan political status today
almost equals in Importance the mill
tarv situation on the unhappy penin-
sula, and keenest interest is evoked il
everything transpiring there. The be-
lief continues to grow here that nei-
ther Greece nor Rumania will enter
+bo war unless definite successes are
first scored by the Entente Allies. The
hombardment of Bulgarian coast cit
tics bv an allied feet, however, has
raised the hope of Londoners that the
Allies will not stop with the landing
of ,roops at Saloniki, but are prepar-
ino TO inaugurate vigorous campaign
In the Balkans.
little news from the Dardanelles
mas been passed by the censor durin
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
Carranza Says "Thank You.-

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 23.-Gen-
eral Carranza through his confidential
representative, Elesio Arredondo, has
addressed a note to the United States
and the other American republic, ex-
pressing his appreciation of their ac-
tions He announced that diplomatic
representatives will be accredited
soon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24

only painfully wounded. Seeing fhs
result of his soldiers nervous firing.
the German commander stepped he
fore the huddled form of Madame Ere
nay, placed his revolver to her tenn
ple and fired. The dead woman.s
brains were scattered about by the
officers shot, and the scene is de-
scribed by the correspondent ais be-
ing sickening in the extreme.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24

PARIS, Oct 23-An official commun-
ication given out by the French ma
rine ministe: announces that Allied
warships bombarded the Bulgarian
port of Dedeagatch Thursday, on the
the Aagean sea. A number of military
barded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
French Repulse Germans.

PARIS, Oct. pa detachment of
German troops tried to advance last
night near Bois Enhache and Civ
Nichy. They were quickly dispersed,
says the war office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
Italians Aid in Fight.

BRINDISI, Oct. 23.-The Italian
squadron is taking part in the block
garian coast in the Aegean sea, ac-
cording to wireless here today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
Italy Attacks Along Line.

UNDINE, Italy, Oct. 23.-The Italian
armies are making a general attack on
the whole line from Switzerland to the
Adriatic Sea.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
RAILWAY CASE IS
REVERSED BY THE
HIGH STATE COURT

CENTRAL RAILWAY CANNOT EX~
ERCISE THE RIGHT OF EMIN-
ENT DOMAIN In EXTENDING ITS
TRACKS ON HAMPTON STREET
IN CITY OF AMERICUS-PROPER-
TY is THAT OF THE SOUTH
WESTERN RAILWAY AND ONTY
UNDER LEASE TO THE CENTRAL
RULING AN IMPORTANT ONE
LOCALLY.