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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28
EDUCATED, NOT RUINED.

Encouraging news is coming from
the wiregrass section of Alabama
Farming in that, region was upset by
the advent of the boil weevil few
years ago, and, as in every other case
there were some who threw up their
hands and said the end had come. The
arrival Of the pest found the farmers
unprepared, and the result was con-
siderable decentralization for a time.
Proof of the theory that the farmers
fight in weevil communities is not a
hopeless one is found in a letter from
a Dothan farmer to the Opelika News.
a portion of which is quoted:
l strongly advise planting pea
nuts. Plant the running pea, as
they make so much more than the
Spanish. Our farmers who plant
ed peanuts all made money, and
paid good deal on their debts.
There is complete change in
this country. | have never seen
such corn crop, peanuts, syrup,
hay. cattle and hogs. To give you
an idea, we will make in Hartford
territory and ship from here co.
600 bushels corn, 10000 bushels
peanuts, 100000 worth of hogs and
about the same of cattle, also
lot of syrup and hay, all of which,
with $500 bales of cotton and seed,
amounts to more money than we
have ever received from any cot
ton crop.
The boil weeyil is still operating In
that section. Weather conditions were
far from ideal during the year. Yet
the Dothan man finds that the farmers
income is more than we have ever
received from any cotton crop. The
Mobile Register is optimistic enough
to say that the farmers. instead of be-
ing ruined, are going to be made rich
by the boil weevil" 1t has frequently
been said that the weevil is a bless
ing in disguise, but it should not be
supposed it will develop this quail
lty very distinctly without considerable
on the part of the farm
err 1t can be converted into a bless
ing, but it is up to the farmer to tear
of the disguise Savannah Morning
News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28
TWO AUGUSTA INSTANCES

The Americas Times Recorder
is advocating capital punishment
for the wild-eyed speed demons
who infest the public roads of the
state under the pretense that they
are sensible motorists. Williams
may not be far wrong.-Griffin
News and Sun.
There have been two instances il
automobiling in Augusta of late which
have left their mark on the publ,
mind. One was where a car knocke,
down a pedestrian Another where
street car conductor was felled by
machine. In both cases the chauffeur
hid their identity by fiight.-Augusti
Chronicle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28
SIMPLE ENGLISH.

One comment of the president has
been his gifted speech. His language
has been remarked upon on numerous
occasions. The peace note with the
accompanying explanation of Secre-
tary Lansing tended to create an un-
setteld condition The Columbus En-
Guirer-Sun Interestingly comments:
We are not disposed to
criticise Mr.. Lansing, but we don't
mind advising him in a fatherly
sort of way. So, then, next time
the president writes note about
anything, if it needs any explain
alton; let the president make it.
In other words, let the president
be his own interpreter; let him
make it plain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

An Albany man has been refused
passage to England, because a law of
Great Britain forbids foreigners to as
sumo positions which can be filled by
founded soldiers. If the United States
would be as active as John Bull in
protecting the folks at home, there
would not be so many "jabbering fur
riners" with the upper hand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

Et is now proposed to increase the
second class mail matter rates, there
~ adding an extra cost to the news
papers for the dissemination of infor-
nation. 1t is supposed that the tariff
on liquor circulars is to remain un-
changed, thereby drawing a peculiar
comparison which the government
makes with constructive ard destruc-
ave forces.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

Richmond Pearson Hobson, the hero
OF the 'sMerrimac,' has moved from
Alabama to Illinois. No tears have
been shed in our sister state, and as
yet we have not heard any applause
from Illinois. The Cap'n seems to be
moving farther watching the
yellow peril.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

Every married woman must raise
shree children to keep up the popula-
aicn is the statement of a well known
physician. Too much has already
been said.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

Congresswoman Rankin, of Montana
May be the next speaker. The official
aitle might as well be given her, as
taaker will be her press title.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

looking to the future with absolute
confidence, is the attitude of King Fer
1iEand of Bulgaria. The Savannah
aorning News thinks it might be bet
&eI TO look that way, instead of to the
Allies for help.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28
NEWSPAPER TALK

A Quitman lady is not going to sell
any more dolls, because there are so
many children who cry when they
come and see them and understand
that they can't have one.-Quitman
Free Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

The peace movement must stay in
the air until the state of Chatham ex-
presses the opinion of this common
wealth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

The whole-hearted support of all
Georgia did not gain the farm loan
Rank in this district for Macon. But
IKE time is coming when the state will
hunor the Central City of her own
will.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

The Utah governor is named spry,
and a dispatch tells a story that a
bomb was found planted near his
home. No danger for a man with a
cngnomen like unto that.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

it1l be all right to send present
on New Years to the folks who gave
VOC something Christmas-and it
wasn't expected The holiday season
has come to be a time of-I'll give
you, and you give me.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

The Herald-Journal endeavors to
stand for the right, regardless of
whom it pleases or whom it displeases.
We always boost Greensboro and
Greene county and our intention al
ways is to uplift humanity.-Greens-
boro Herald-Journal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

THE people of the city were proud
Of the Grammar school children when
they sang their Christmas carols on
she streets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

The Kaiser is sending some of the
Belgfans back home, which shows that
nentral notes have some force after
aaa.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

"Franz Bapp Defends Captain Won
PRpen." Won Papen was bopped all
right, all right.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

"A Llmburger cheese was mistaken
Eor corpse in Chicago. It's possible,
thoroughly so.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

Atlanta is having some big time
making Mayor Asa Gambler comfort
able on the first trip out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

Just about the time they get the
two bridges across the Altamaha Riv-
err the traffic will be changed from
automobile to airship and there will
be no need for it.-Moultrie Observer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

The Somme battle has been ended,
hui all agree that it was some battle
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28
SGdbOdr1 Air Line
The Progressive Railway Of the South

@M~ ~IA SS~AsS n&AW@y w AmW WWMkW
Leave Americas for Cordele, Ro-
chelle, Abbeville, Helena, Lyons, Col
Inns, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond,
Portsmouth and points East and South
1881 p m
$3.50 q IN
Leave Americas for Cordele, Able
vile, Helena and intermediate points
5:11 p m
Leave Americas for Richland, At
lanta, Birmingham, Hurtsboro, Mont
gomery and points West and Northwest
S:G8 p m
Leave Americas for Richland, Col
umbus, Dawson, Albany and interme-
date points
10000 m
Seaboard Buffet Parlor-STeeping Car
on Trains 10 and Ia arriving Americas
from Savannah 11:25 p. M. and leav-
ing Americas for Savannah 2:30 a. m.
Sleeping car leaving for Savannah at
$3.50 a. m, will be open for passengers
at 11:40 p. m.
For further information apply to H.
P, Everett, Local Agent, Americas,
Ga; c. w. Small. Div. Pass, Agent,
Savannah. Ca; c. B. RYAN. G. p. A.,
Norfolk, Va.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28
InER!!CUs SHOWS
ALCAZAR THEATRE.

ANVAAAh MEA MEG
Thursday.
Paramount, "The Lash" Five acts.
Friday.
Bluebird, Three Godfathers." Five
acts. Peg o. The Ring" Chapter 9.
Saturday.
Triangle, Manhattan Madness" Five
acts. "Haystacks and Steeples," two
reel Keystone.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

If peace in Europe will bring down
the price of paper, then we're for
peace first. last and all the time
Jackson Argus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28
Americus, On, December %, 1915

Gang-way. please! Hank Fords
peace ship is steaming up.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

We repair Auto Radiators, Tenders,
Lamps, Gas Tanks, Supply Pipes. Sold
ering of any kind. Galvanized Iron
Tanks made to order. Metal Ceiling,
Metal Cornice, Skylights, Roof Ventil-
ators. Roof Cutters, Valley Tin and
Metal Roofing. General job work.
AMERICUS SHEET METAL WORKS,
ID. II. Allen, Mgr. Ill s. Lee St.
Near Artesian Well.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-28

Nr. l.. III. Kimbrough is the only
authorized travelling representative OF
chs Americas Times-Recorder.
OFFICIAL ORGAN FOR:
City OF Americas.
Sumter County.
Webster County.
Railroad Commission Of Georgia For
Third Congressional District.
u. s. Court Southern District OF
Georgia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
AIllbuianceS
Automobiles
Awnings and Sail Maker

SAILS, AWNINGS, COAL BAGS. Spray Hoods, Canvas Covers, Rope Splicing. Geo. l.. Harrington, 175 East Main street. Tel 1045-14.
 R ,16 ds*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

POSITION WANTED by young men. read, write English and several for eign languages as interpreter. coll lectors, salesman or agent good references furnished T required Address A. B. w. F. O. Box a Fairfield, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

Of the bowl or through it's cracks peer ed other and smaller ice bodies. The lake at its bottom was filled by as strange navy as evm sailed the sea, for the ships were bergs, Aand they fol lowed each other in senseless, cease less maneuvers, towed by. the currents which swept through from the cata- racE at it's upper end. They formed long battle lines, they assembled into aotf11as,. they filed about the circum- ference of d devils whirlpool at the foot of the rapids, gyrating, bobbing, Rowing until crowded out by the pres sure of their rivals. Some of them were grounded, like hulks defeated in previous encounters, and along the guardian bar which imprisoned them at the outlet of the lake others were htddIed. q mass of slowly disso1ving wreckage.
 O'Neil was helped into camp, and when his boot had been cut away he Asent news of his arrival to Dan. who came like an eager bridegroom.
 Appleton found his employer with one foot In 2 tub of hot water and his Imp full of. biueprints. O'Nei1 explained briefly the condition of affairs down eahe river.
 T want some one to make that cross Ing, he said.
 "A volunteer7" asked Dan. with quickened pulses.
 ssYes''
 .sWfnI do7,'
 T sent for you to give you the first chance, you've been cha6ng 90 at your idIeness- We must have steel laid to this point before snow flies. Every hour counts. I daren't risk MeNlen or Mckay, for they might be disabled. I intended to take charge myself, but I won't be able to walk now for some time 7 He swore little, and Dan nod ded sympathetica1ly. 'I wouldn't send anybody where I'd refuse to go my self. You understand?''
 sOf course,
 If either Mckay or Me1Ien were hurt couldn't build the bridge, and the bridge must be buflt.''
 '+If Gordon stands pat somebody may . be-hurt."
 II don't look for anything worse than . few broken heads, but, of course, I can't tell I'll stand behind you with my last dollar no matter what hap 1 pcnssi'
 Dan laughed. tAs I understand the situation. you won't have asdollar un- less we m ke the crossing"
 "Right!' O'NeI1 smiled cheerfulIy ''The life of the s. R. and N. depends upon 1t. I'd give $1o,oO0 for your right ankle ',7
 You can have it for nothing, chief. I'd ampCtate the whole leg and present 1t to you,'' Dan declared earnestly.
 Murray took his hand in hearty grip. Perhaps I'll be able to serve you some tiIne,' he said simply. Any
 
 spend the evening with the girls and bleaye in Ghe morning. T'1l be down as soon as I can travel to watch the light ! from the side lines"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

WHITE wYANDOTrE EGGS s2 and $5 per setting from prize winning stock. Day old chicks 20c. J. J. Lynch, 466 Fairview Ave, Bridge port, Conn. IA bs~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
CERTILAX
The Certain Laxative

A harmless ana sure remedy for Constipation. Torpid Liver. Headache. Btnousness, and Foul Breath. Made from the formulae of a celebrated specialist of New York City. Do the work pleasantly not grtpe 1Oc, 25e, soc. At all :rEEs stores or direct on receipt Of prics. iCurts Chemical Go. 11g E- z4thj St. New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
CHAPTER XII.
EEfza and OsNaiI.

A s the days wore on and Murray
 remained helpless his impa- tience became acute. and on the
 fourth morning he determined to leave at whatever cost tn pain or danger to tIas injury. He gave orders, therefore. to sha~e a Nyoat8prepared and. nElnEaA haHasaafs -ca4 legE ssEpstkkL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
tContinusd.,

tContinued.l
 They were surrounded by ragged ramparts. The Salmon river ran through broken chalice formed by the encircIing hills, and over the rim
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

WANTED-Situation as waitress in private family or taking. care of aged or convalescent. Tel. 319-2, Milford. \ U II d*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
The UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
S36 FATRFTELD Z

College preparatory: technical and professional schools civil service, Hotchkiss, FIilI,> etc. Elementary and advanced subjects = personal work with every student
 Enrollrl1 enI now, the best prepara- ton for summer examinations CT next years work LII as*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

YOUNG FAINTER wishes position Wm. Madden. 737 Broad St
 s 6 d"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

Some of the people who probably thought Richard Harding Davis lower ed himself when he became a news paper reporter. are no doubt still add ing up columns of figures in an of flee.
 The question is asked what has be- come of the man who used to hold neighborhood prayer meetings to in terest his friends in religion. Well, he is probably dead, while his son is trying to accom- p1ish the same result by starting boxing class down at the church parlor.
 The pictures of bathing suit styles look as if they were designed to stand more sun than water.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
Stoves Repaired

STOVES REPAIRED, all kinds sup plies, all makes, pipes, grates, bricks etc. Charges reasonable. 1715 Main St. Phone 2349-4.
 G 8 *tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
Positions Wanted

WORK WANTED-Any kind of work by man not afraid of work. 1519 Seaview Ave, End floor.
 U IT d.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
Positions Wanted

class experienced Nlo1nIst wants position. JosenE = S1leux, Care Mcconnell 234 CharIa,. Street, Bridgeport.
 U 10 s4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

FOR SALE OR TO RENT-A farm in Fairfield. Enquire R. Lombard, 9S0 Railroad Ave. U 14 d*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
Inventors

4 YOUNG MAN of good habits would
 like position around some busi-
 ness house. Address W. J. Smith, < 11s, Wall Street
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-01-27

ing service at the chapel and assisted
in the singing as know those old
hymns The Chinese have great diff
ficulty in learning to sing in European
way, so you can imagine what time
l had endeavoring to keep a tune
with 100 shouting squeaking off-the-
tune voices in my ear.
May 4.-Left Shang Hang at 900
a. M. and after another all day at
shooting the shoots in real ernest, ar
rived at Kown Chin at 500 p. m.
This evening my friend Parkinson
of the British-American Tobacco Co.,
whom l met at Kaying Chow, pulled
into town, so I spent the evening with
him on his boat, singing songs ac-
companied by his mandolin, and COM
posing paradies on our friends back
at Swallow
May 5th.-Left Kown Chin at 500
a. m. by paper boat, as the steam
launch TO Sam-opah was not running
owing to fighting between the soldiers
mentioned above Wearrived at Ko Pi
at 7:30 p. m. and left there at mid
night and arrived at Ii ING at 500
a. m. on the 9Th. Here we met Park
inson again, SO as we were both bound
for home and wanted to make the 4: 80
train at Chow Chow Foo for Swallow,
we raced our boats all day. l won by
100 yards. Caught our train and land
ed at Swallow about 700 p m. and |
tell you old Swallow looked mighty
good to me.
l am sorry that l could not go into
details for it is the latter you may en-
joy the most, for | see and hear many
interesting things in the course of a
six-week trip, all of which you would
enjoy, immensely could l but have
time to jot them down as l go along.
AS the above skeleton report of my
Hakka trip is better than no account
at all, humbly submit it to you folks
mistakes and all, just as I jotted it
down in my little diary as we went
along
Trusting that this finds you all in
the best of health and in happy
frame of mind, l am,
Your loving son,
Kern Fontaine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-01-27
THIS EASTER
LATEST IN 4
CENTURY
Ash Wednesday Is On March 8; Palm
Sunday April 16-Easter On
April %.

The present year of 1916 much of
interest and uniqueness to the student
of calender conditions not the least OF
these being in connection with the NOV
able feast of Easter Sunday.
Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday
were established by the council of Nice
A. D. 1926; the former always to come
forty in advance of Easter Sunday,
which is fixed by solar and lunar cal
culations.
Easter Sunday shall come according
to the Nicene laws, annually on the
first Sunday on or after the full on
or after the vernal equinox, which is
always March 81. From this it will
be seen that the earliest date on which
Easter Sunday can come would be
March p, and the latest date woul6
be April 25. This year Ash Wednesday
will come on March and Easter Sun
day on April %.
The next period when Ash Wednes-
day will come as late as Mrach 8 is
the year 21O6 A. D.
The year 1915 began on Saturday
and will end on Sunday, a happening
that seldom occurs, and one that gives
to the year 81 Sundays. This would
happen regularly every % years ex-
cept the compilars of the Gregorian
calander provided that centuries not
Invisible evenly by four shall not be
leap year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-01-27
OBITUARY

Henry Belanger who died recently
at Amigo, where he and his wife
were making their home with their
daughter Miss Victoria Belanger, was
born the 25th day of February 1886,
near ST. Cuthbert, Canada, and would
have been eighty years old had he
lived until February %, 1916. He was
married at his native home to Miss
Victoria LaBreche on the 18th day of
September 1860. He came to the
States in 1865 directly to Grand Rap
ids, Wood County, Wisconsin, where
they resided until 1882, when they left
for Oshkosh. During their residence
in Grand Rapids where most Of their
children were born, Mr.. Belanger in
company with his brother Frank OPP
Grated and conducted a general mer-
camille store. When he left Grand
Rapids he went into the mercantile
business with his brother at Oshkosh.
From there they moved to Stevens
Point and thence to Amigo.
He leaves to mourn beside his wife
eight children; six girls and two boys.
The girls are Mrs. ] Dubois, of Min
ocqua, Wis, Mrs. Chas Tichert Of Mar
inette, Miss Victoria Belanger of An
tigt; Mrs. DR.. Markham Of Boyd, Min
nesota; Mrs. &C. Meyer Of Rosholt,
Wis, Mrs. Beatrice Sampson Of Den
yer, Colo. The sons are O. C. and
George Belanger both of Wausau. He
also leaves one brother Frank Belang-
ar who makes his home with Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Lynch in Milwaukee.
Mr.. Henry Belanger was well
thought of and highly respected while
resident of Grand Rapids and though
he has been away from here for many
years still leaves many good friends
who were panied to learn Of his death.
The funeral service took place at SIS
Peter and Paul church at nine o'clock
Rev. VIM. Reding officiating. A large
number of his old time friends were
present at the funeral services to pay
their respects.
The following relatives and friends
were here to attend the funeral ser
vices:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-01-27
Physician to the President.

DR.. Cary T. Grayson, the presidents
physician. is Virginian, thirty-seven
years of age, and navy man. He en-
tered the navy as a paymaster and
resigned year later to enter the med
zeal school of the University of Vir-
ginia. He was assigned as the ply
stefan to the White House in the last
few months Of the Taft administra
ton, and has been there ever since
He has had seven years of sea duty
and has travelled nearly every cline
He has an attractive, nonassertive
personality, is a daring cross-country
rider, and enjoys a fox hunt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-01-27
FIRST DOUBLE EXECUTION AND
FIRST EXECUTION OF A
QUAKER IN PENNSYLVANIA
(By United Press Association

Wy ~ 1898 H.
Bellefonte, Pa, Jan. 24-Pennsyl-
vania today had it's first double exc
cution since the gallows gave way tc
the electric chair in 1913. George B
March and Rowland S. Pennington
were put to death soon after daybreak
at the new penitentiary near here
They killed S. L. Pinkerton in Dele
ware county more than two years ago
Pennington blackjacked him ard Mar
ch kicked him to death as he lay be-
fore them begging for life. Penning-
ton is said to be the first Quaker ever
executed in Pennsylvania. The men
battled stubbornly for life carrying
their case to the Supreme Court and
then obtaining four reprives in order
to apply repeatedly to the Board of
Pardons.