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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-20
LESLIE BAPT|sTs
RALLY To ORPHANS
IN SUNDAY SERVICE

LESLIE, Ga, Dec 20.-The Leslie
Baptist Sunday school observed Or
phans Home Day in grand style Sun
day afternoon. Superintendent Gate
wood, accompanied by the choir and
orchestra of the First Baptist Sunday
school of Americas. were present and
did much to make the occasion sue
cess.
The following persons took part in
the program: Rev. C. S. burden, Miss
Ruth Ranew, Frank Deriso, Miss Lota
Speer, Miss Ruth Stewart and nine lit
tie girls, Louise Bigham, Lois Viii.
liams, Daisy Sims, Carrie Deriso, Ev-
elyn Ranew Janette Sims and Wilkin-
son Thompson The choir and orches-
ira rendered suitable selections be,
tween parts.
A collection was then taken. The
Sunday school had set it's aim to
raise $500. Superintendent Hines
made strong appeal for the vast
concourse of people present to do
their part by the little orphans at
Hopeville. The ushers then passed
the baskets for the contributions
Supt. Hines announced that instead of
raising $500 that $115 had been rails
ed. Every heart in the vast audience
leaped with Joy when this announce
ment was made. Contrary to usual
church customs cheers were permitted.
Mr.. Gatewood then made a splendid
talk on the value OF a graded Sunday
school. Mrs. J. w. Harris and Mr..
Wheatley then sang duet.
Leslie Sunday school is justly proud
Of the record they made on yesterday
and also appreciate the aid rendered
by Mr.. Gatewood and his singers. They
will always be welcomed at the Leslie
Sunday school
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the faith and credit of said City of
Americas to the punctual payment of
the principal and interest of said nate
according to the above mentioned
terms.
On motion adopted the Clerk and
Treasurer was instructed to pay to Mr..
o. S. Pace the sum of $1,000 for his
stenographic services in the case of
the State vs.. Grant Church.
All bills properly approved were
read and ordered paid.
On motion council adjourned.
Fl. w. WEAVER,
Clerk and Treasurer.
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MORE EVIDENCE IN
CONSPIRACY CASES


NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Frederick
Metzler is held in connection with the
alleged plots to destroy munitions or
hinder the manufacture, made full
statement to the federal authorities
concerning the activities of Paul Koen-
ig, of the Hamburg American line. He
said that Koenig had twenty-five
agents here and that Koenig reported
to Captain Won Papen, the German
military attache here, who has since
been recalled The activities are
widespread
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LAIN STOPPED BY (
HUNGARY PASSENGER I

= FORT SMITH, Ark, Dec. 90
2 South-bound Frisco passenger
= train No. IT'S was stopped six \
= miles out of Fort Smith to permit \
= G, A. Morris of Kansas City, a =
' passenger, to alight and return to \
= Fort Smith to get supper. Morris :
= boarded the train hungry, but =
= consoled himself that he would =
= soon be in a dining car. When he
= asked the conductor How soon \
' will supper be ready?" the con- =
= ductor replied that the train did 4
: not carry diner. \
= Paris, Tex, more than 200 miles =
> distant, was the first place the \
' train would stop long enough to \
= permit Morris to to dine. The \
' train would not arrive there until =
: 1l:45 p. m, and that was too long \
= for Morris. He decided to get off \
and walk back to Fort Smith. \
= The train stopped on the prairie =
and Morris walked until he reach =
' ed street car line. 4
2 Boarding a car he came to Fort \
= Smith with a ferocious appetite y
= and tired feeling besides. =
\ = 4 = + y y 4 \ = + y y =
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Word For Villa.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 20.-The
state department officials have decided
that General Villa will receive asylum
accorded political refugees should he
enter the United States. This decision
has been sent General Funston by the
war department for transmission t 0
General Villa
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ANCONA NOTE WILL
BE PUBLIC ON 22ND

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec, 2O.-sec-
rotary of State Robert Lansing has
announced that the text of the second
note on the sinking of the italian
steamer Ancona would be given out for
publication Wednesday afternoon. 1t is
about six hundred words long. 1t is
said that the note Is firm In tone, but
rot SO drastic rs the first note.
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MEXICO PATCHEsU lip
SOME DIFFERENCES

Ell PASO, Tex, Dec. 20.-An agree
ment has been reached and the papers
were signed at noon whereby the Villa
faction in northern Mexico concludes
peace terms with General Carranza
and his government. Villa has been
eliminated by the pact He is said to
be in Juarez.
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RATES.

3 ~ q &c . 9 . . y 9
One cent a word each insertion.
Minimum charge of Csc.
No classified advertisement will be
charged to any one unless their name
appears on our subscription books.
All advertisements for "HELP or
SITUATION WANTED" will be in
serted one time free.
When number of insertions exceeds
two weeks 3-4 cent a word.
When number of insertions exceed
four weeks 1-2 cent word.
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FARM LOANS-at 6 per cent. inter-
est. Terms satisfactory. r. L., May
nard.
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON DEAD

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON DEAD
Two memorial editions Of his life; one
written by Doctor Washington himself,
price $1.25; one by Frederick e Drink
er, price 81. Each complete story of
port of his sickness, death, burial
and memorial exercises held at Tuske-
gee Sunday, Dec ~. We are in center
of South. Can get books to you in
stantly by express prepaid. Credit
given. Beautiful outfits that get the
business. Agents wanted. Order out
fit of your choice, each fifteen cents or
both thirty cents. R. L. Phillips Pub
fishing Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN-One
Ford, five passenger; one Cadillac,
five-passenger, electric lights and
starter; one standardization, five-pas-
senger. All cars in fine shape with
new tires. Call and see them. w. G..
Turpin & Co. l9-5t
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WANT ADVERTISEMENTS

DIXIE GEM-Best JELLICO Coal
in Americas. Spot cash price Six DOL
lars per ton. Your money back If not
satisfied, Telephone 3O3. C. J. CLARK.
7-tf
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FOR SALE OR RENT: Desirable
six room residence, crib, buggy shed
and stables. Size of lot rs X 1856 fl.
Also an adjoining vacant lot VIII
sell with or without vacant lot. Small
cash payment, remainder ON easy
terms. II interested see w. i. Dupree.
TIT
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Sumter County.
Before me came Fl. S. Council, cash
Ter of Planters Bank, who being duly
sworn, says that the above and fore
going statement is a true condition of
said bank, as shown by the books of
file in said bank. H. S. COUNCIL,
Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 18th day of December, 1915.
E. B. EVERETT, N. P, S. Co., Ga.
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= y = + + = 8 = d l.
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

All advertising copy requiring
TWO columns Of space or less
should be in the business Office
not later than eight o'clock morn.
ing Of issue in order to insure
prompt insertion. All copy for
= space of more than two coIumns
should be submitted not later
.han 9 o'clock Of the day Prior to
= date of issue.
THE TINES RECORDER.
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FOR SALE!

400 Acres, miles of Americas, s.
room house, three tenant houses, run
ming water; only small cash payment
necessary for this.
$50 Acres, 10 miles of Americas, six
room house; 500 acres open; large
amount of saw timber; only $12 acre;
oae-fourth cash.
4-Room house; rent IS month, $500
. Room house, large lot, bargain I:
.S1,SOO.
9-Room house, modern conveniences /;
nice location; large lot, $4,000.
Now is the time to buy, Land is the
only indestructible investment.
Come to see me if you want home
or to make an investment.
P. B. Williford
Americas, Georgia.
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE
1862 acres good land in Calhoun county
at bargain and on easy terms; good
buildings, good state of cultivation,
flowing artesian we'll. Ask for partic-
ulars. g. r. Ellis or G.. G. Webb.
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE
679 acres good land in Terrell county
at a bargain and on easy terms; in
good state of cultivation, fair improve
ments, etc. Ask for particulars. G. R.
Ellis.
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Liabilities.

Capital stock paid in IS 100000
Surplus fund ......... 100000
Undivided profits less cur
rent EXPENSES, interest and
taxes paid ....... 62,467.69
Due to banks and bank
ers in this state ....... 47,S40.59
Individual deposits, subject
to check ............. 321,212.52
demand certificates . 10000
Time certificates ...... 169,2S9.51
Bills payable, including time
certificates representing
borrowed money ...E... 132,ooooo
| Total 1894 O1061
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FOR RENT-To desirable tenants. on
reasonable terms, one store room.
jackson street, formerly occupied by
Daniels, Jeweler. Possession immedi-
ately. Apply to George D. Wheatley.
21-tf
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WANTED---Misceiianeous

$1,000 TO LEND on desirable city
property. H. o. Jones, Americas, Ga.
lift
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When needing fire, Insurance, cal'
on The Americas Abstract Company.
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WASHINGTON CAMP, NO. La,
z. d. q. UE A.

Meets on Thursday nights, Wheal
ley Building, at 1880 O'Clock. ALI mem
bers are urged to attend. Visitors
welcomed. e. f. WILDER, t'rest.
o. D. REESE, Recording oec'y.
NAT LeMASTER. financial Sec'y,
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT-The Barrow and Oliver
pasture; good proposition to the right
party. Mrs w. C. Barrow. Phone 4O2.
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MONEY

Remember when you
want to borrow money on
your improved farm on long
time that | lean get il for you
at Six per cent interest.
The contract carry with
them the privilege of paying
$500, or any multiple there
of, or of taking up entire
loan, on any interest day,
without bonus.
j. j. HANESIEY
Lamar Street
Americas, :: Georgia
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LOANS made IN farms at Six Per-
Cent Interest. j. r. Hanesley
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FOR SALE

FLORIDA ORANGES, Grapefruit and
Tangerines on the Limb. Buchanan
Grocery Co. 1S-2t
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SUMTER COUNTY GROWN seed
rye, oats and wheat for sale. Sunny
Hill Farm, Americas, Ga. Lee Nj.
Hanstord, Propr. LIT
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STATE OF GEORGIA,

Total ................$8S4,O1 0.61
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-17

the new way. That's why "Gets-It" has
become the corn remedy of America,
the biggest selling corn remedy in the
world, preferred by millions. Do you
remember that toe eating salve you
tried, that sticky tape, that toe
bundling bandage, the gouging you've
done with knives, razors and scissors?
Well now. forget them all. No more
fussing, no more pain. Whenever you
use simple, easy "Gets-It." the corn
is doomed, sure. So Is every callus,
wart or bunion. Never cut corns
or calluses, it makes them grow that
much faster and increases the danger of
nsoa Il to 81 and ep ny
your corny existence.
"Gets-ft" is sold by all druggists,
Csc a bottle, or sent direct by e.
=" vrence & Co., Chicago.
Sold in Columbia and recommend.
ed as the worlds best corn remedy
by WOLDRIDGE CO.-(Advt.J s
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get Brother BrownloW. He is such
a good man in our Sunday school and
| love him so much, and please donr
forget dear old Grandma Turner Al
Culleoka. Grandpa has died since
last Christmas and cheer her lonely
life, please do. And don't forget Cons.
in aMyard A. Johnson and Cousin
Louise Holt and Beulah Tyler and
please don't forget the orphan chill.
dren. | close wishing good cheer to
all. | am your little girl,
SADIE LEE SIMPSON
1903 Embargo St, Columbia, Tenn
Columbia, Tenn, Dec. /, 1915.
Dear Santa Claus:
/ want you to bring me whole lot
of candy and some gloves and some
shoes and some things and that's all.
Merry Christmas.
ROBERT FRASER.
Columbia, Tenn, Dec. /, 1915.
Dear Santa Claus:
| want you to bring me a whole lot
of good things. And | want pair OF
gloves if wish, and | will close for
this time. From your little friend
FRANK CARROLL.
C,heortb0 e., Tdo IIono1a
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December 4th, 1915


Dear Santa Claus:
am a dear little boy. | am ma
mas first baby, and this is my first
Christmas. Bring me little puppy
and other toys to play with when | sit
alone And bring me lots of good
things for | am mama's little boy
and the greatest baby mama vows
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Columia, Tenn, Dec. 3, 1915.

Columia, Tenn, Dec. 3, 1915.
Dear Santa Claus;
We are two little tots, and we
weigh 50 pounds apiece. We want q
doll a piece, and lots of candy and
raisins and nuts. We would like to
have little red wagon if you have
D ell ntyoft do. Kge w TEAOI
plenty of them. Goodbye. From
Kathleen AND LOUISE RICHARD
SON.
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good things to eat that you have and
please don't forget my little sister,
Josie Lee Mama said she must have
a nice Teddie bear and a nice little
doll that won't break, So please San
ia, don't forget us.
Iona MILDRED BATES.
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R. 6, Columbia, Tenn, Dec. 4, 1915.
Dear Santa Claus:
am little boy years old, and
| want you to bring me an air rife
some fire works some fruit and raj
sins and top and anything else you
like. / want story book too. Your
little boy, JOE JOHNSON.
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Dear Santa

Dear Santa:
| am good little girl just %
months. And please bring me a pref
ty sleepy doll, hammock to swing
it in, rocker, a table, a set of chairs,
a set of dishes, candy, nuts, oranges,
apples and lots of other good things
to eat. | will always love you and
thank you. Your little girl,
MARY GLADYS TYLER.
P. S,-Please don't forget my broth
err and sister.
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Corn Limpers! Use
''Geis.It'' and Smile j!
JOrns Come Right OF, Clean and
Quick ! You Needn't Limp, or
Fuss With Your Corns
Anv More

What's the use of spelling a good
time for yourself by limping around
with fierce corns? It's one of the
easiest things in the world, now, to
get rid of them. "Gets-It' does it
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Letters to Santa Claus

Bring uncle Andrew wagon to rlue
me in and don't forget my sweet ma
ma and papa and my dear grandma
that loves me much. Carry cousin
Jennetta Johnson plenty OF noce
things. Cousin Sadie Simpson also
I will be good and won't cry when |
get older. Your fat little baby boy
MAYNARD ABsOLEM JOHNSON
Culleoka, Tenn, R. F. D. No. 4.
r. 6, Columbia, Tenn, Dec. 4th, 1915.
MY Dear Santa Claus:
| have Just gotten back home from
school and read what the paper said.
And n am going to write you to tell
YOU what | want want a piano If
you please, and anything else that
you think | would like. With lots OF
love, EUGENlA JOHNSON
Please don't forget little brother.
Columbia, Tenn, Dec, 3, 1915.
Dear Santa Claus:
| don't want you to forget the little
children that have no fathers and
mothers. want football and some
nuts. Your little friend,
MACK GI4a--3T
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Dear Santa Claus:
am trying to be a good little girl
so please bring me a doll that will
not break and a buggy and oranges,
candy and nuts, raisins and all the
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Waverly, Tenn.

WdV6TIy, 6HU'
Dear Santa Claus
AS it is nearly time for you to come
again will write you what | want.
You was mighty good to me last
year and brought just what l asked
for through The Herald. | want
baby doll with a nipple around her
neck and buggy to roll her in,
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Columbia, Tenn,
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
| am a baby girl one year old.
Please bring me a rubber ball, rat
tler, baby doll and a rocking horse,
jumping jack, candy, nuts and fruit.
Your baby girl,
LENA SIMS.
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Columbia, Tenn.

Dear Santa Claus.
| am a little boy three years old
and | am awful good. Please bring
me a set of building blocks, little
wagon, celluloid ball. crying doll,
a picture book, and an automobile
that winds up, nuts, candy and fruit
Your little friend,
CHAS. GLENN SIMS, Jr.
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doll house and some picture books,
fruits, candies and nuts and few
sparklers. If you have any to spare
would like for you to leave a tree
for me and my little brother | will
be five years old this month. Your
little girl,
DOROTHY PEYTON.
P, S.-Please remember all the
good people in Columbia and be sure
to go see Reba Wilsford and her ba-
by brother
Waverly, Tenn.
Dear Santa Claus:
am just Is months old and |
want you to bring me train and lots
of good things to eat and a little
woody dog to play with. Your little
boy. ]. B. PEYTON.
Dear Santa Claus
| am a little girl three years old
live in Milford, Texas, but my grand
pa and grandma and aunties liev in
Tennessee. | have been sick a month
and cannot walk yet. Please bring
me something pretty to play with,
and some apples, oranges, candy and
chewing gum. Please remember my
brother and sister. They are good
and want something nice too. And
Santa please don't forget my mama
and daddy, and my grandma and
grandpa in Columbia. Tenn Your
sweet little girl
CLARA MAI JONES.
Milford, Texas.
Cochrane, Ala, Dec. 4, 1915.
Dear Santa Claus:
want you to bring me q auto that
can ride in. A erector outfit with
an electric motor. Please bring me
some story books and especially |
want Hiawatha. Papa thinks am
asking for too much, but you know !
Santa Claus little boys nine years old |
want lots of things. Please bring
me some sparklers and candy. Your
little friend,
EDWARD THOMAS HANSON.
Cochrane, Ala, Dec 4, 1915.
Dear Santa Claus:
| am little boy eight years old,
and | want q coaster and a top, and
please bring me a pair Of gloves. a
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Dear old Santa.

| am little girl 5 years old, try
to be good and wont ask you for too
much Please bring me a doll, pi-
ano locket, nice set of dishes And
nuts, candy oranges, apples and ev-
erything good to eat And bring me
something nice for my little brother
and siste. Your little girl.
BEULAH TYLER.
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p5to phone ime kyoeN $wdoe Gao
Columbia, Tenn, Dec. 4, 1915.
Dear Santa Claus
want a jointed doll and its dress
es, | want a bed and some colors.
| want some toys too. I don't want
YOU to forget my two brothers. |
want some raisins, nuts, candy, ap-
pies, oranges and come furniture for
nv doll. want a baby doll and a
nipple too. | want bed for my doll,
and a buggy too. From your little
girl, LURA DELL SlMFSON'
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Columbia, Tenn, Dec. 3, 1913
Dear Santa Claus;
| want same candy, apples and
some raisins. | want some oranges,
I want you to bring my sisters and
brother some Christmas.
| want a doll, and l want it to be
iointed This is all | want this
Christmas. From your little girl,
LIMA SIMPSON,
1903 Embargo St, Columbia, Tenn.
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Columbia, Tenn, Dec. 4, 1915.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please make me happy little girl
again this Christmas. am near 5
years old, | want nice doll and
plenty of apples and candy and or
anges, want plenty of nuts and
toys and please Dear Santa, don't for
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Columbia, Tenn, Nov. 25 1915.
Dear Santa Claus:
want a wagon, ball some candy,
oranges, apples, a horse. | want a
house, some candles, tirecrackers,
raisins, sparklers, silver star. I
want a dozen of toy soldiers. l want
horn. am little boy. | go to
school and am in the first grade.
would appreciate all of these things
| have asked for, think | have been
good enough to have these things.
From your little boy,
JOHN ROSCOE SIMPSON.
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Dear Santa.
| am little boy three years old. /
try to be good. So you won't pass
me by on Christmas Eve. Please
bring me wagon2 tops, a little gun,
some marbles, rocky horse, candy
nuts oranges, apples and lots of good
things to eat, And remember my two
sisters. Your little boy
ROBERT EDWARD TYLER, Jr
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bank to keep my nickles in. A box o
firecrackers. And Santa Claus don
forget my two little brothers. You
little friend.
NEWTON EARL KING.
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Cochrane, Ala, Dec 4, 1915.
Dear Santa Claus:
| am little boy eight years old,
and | want coaster and top, and
please bring me a pair Of gloves, a
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P. S.-Please remember all the
good people in Columbia and be sure
to go see Reba Wilsford and her ba-
by brother