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The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-09-06

In an Ohio court a juror was
about 10 be sworn in, when the
Judge bethought himself 10 say:
u trust, sir, that you fully
understand the duties and re-
sprnsibilities of a iuror?"
Whereupon the man drew
himself up and answered:
Your Honor. | am a plain
man and believe in being fair 10
all. | don't 90 by what the law.
yers say, and | don't go by what
the Judge says. but / look care
fully at the defendant in the
dock, and | say to myself: That
fellow must have done some
thing or he wouldn't be here.
SO | bring 'em all in guilty"
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-09-06

II wish to complain" said the
bride haughtily, "about that flour
you sold me. 1t was tough"
Tough, MADAME" repeated
the grocer.
Yes, tough. | made a pie
with it, and my husband could
hardly cut it,"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

in urging the enactment of laws re-
quiring health certificates before mar
rage licenses are issued, and in var
ious other movements for the public
good
All of these and many other activi-
ties Of the club women go hand in
hand with social welfare work, and
for that reason the leaders of the SOC
la welfare work, and for that reason
the leaders of the social welfare con-
ference are anxious that the fedora
ton leaders make their plans to stay
over in Macon. An address and dis
cussion that will be of particular in
terest to the club women will be given
Saturday afternoon by DR.. R. H.
Hutchings, of New York on the proper
legislation for the protection of the
public health.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19
EllaV1lle
Especial 10 Times-Recorder.)

ELLAVILLE, Ga, Oct. ia week
ago invitations embellished with black
hats, witches, gobblins, ETC., were re-
ceiyed by our residents informing
item that a Hallo'een party would be
given Friday evening in Rogers Will
liams garage, and that their pres
ence was wanted. Quite large
crowd responded to the call. Bril-
liantly lighted pumpkins, Japanese
lanterns, etc, lighted the boulevard
leading to the garage. No admission
vas charged, but once inside, delicate
dainties consisting of candy, parched
PEANUTS and ice cold cane juice was
found to be for sale, benefit U. D. C.
Witches, hobgoblins and ghosts
stalked about, and tent family light
ed for a fortune teller, made the
SUA cummings oil INC u1OIS NINlu.
The garage was beautifully decor
ated with Southern smilax and tutumn
leaves. Presiding at the candy and
peanut booth was Miss Mary Strange,
Miss Dorothy Cheney and Mrs. E. l..
MCGOWAN had charge of the cane
juice bowl, while Mrs. B. L. Bridges,
dressed as a witch, guarded the en-
trance to the fortune teller's tent.
Mrs. S. C. Collins in most delightful
manner acted as fortune teller.
Altogether the affair was most
creditable and the committee having
t. in charge received many complt-
ments on its success.
A large number of our citizens are
this week attending the fair in Allan
ia. A party going up Sunday, con
sisted of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Murray
Mr.. Claude Johnson and Miss Mervin
Johnson.
Mrs. T. A. Collins and Mrs. E. L
MCGOWAN left Monday for Waynes-
boro. Mrs. Collins goes as a delegate
to the W. C. T. u, now in session in
tina: city.
Mr.. John s. Murray, of Albany, is
visitor to our city called here by the
death of his uncle, Mr.. DuPriest OF
Moultrie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Wood and
children, Of Dawson, passed through
our city Saturday enroute r. c"inm-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

bus, Here they were joined by Mrs
H. ]. Williams, who with them visit
ed their father, Mr.. S. B. Baldwin, OF
Rose Hill, for a day and night.
Miss Lucille Lindsay was shopping
in Americas Tuesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Strange, Mr.
Nolan Strange and Miss Mary Strange
motored to Cuthbert Sunday, where
they went Off visit to Miss Sara
Strange, student at Andrew College
Miss Dollie Allen spent Sunday in
Dawson, the guest of her aunt, Mrs
E. H. Hood.
Miss McMath and Miss Houser, 81
Americas were in our city this week
on professional business.
Miss Kathleen Hearn visited friends
in Americas the past week.
Quite a number from here will at
tend the fair in Butler this week.
Mrs Baugh, of Waverly Hall, an(
her mother, Mrs. Smith, visited rela
tiyes here recently.
Miss Mary Strange left Tuesday fol
Atlanta, where she will spend two
weeks, visiting relatives and friends.
Col ]. H. Cheney is in Lumpkin at
tending court and acting as solicitol
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19
NOVEMBER PROGRAM FOR
MUSIC STUDY CLUB.

Announcement of a Beethoven pro-
gram for the November meeting, to be
held with Miss Elizabeth Cobb at her
pretty home on Lee street, beginning
at 1920 o'clock on the morning Of
November Sth, is of unusual interest
to members of this delightful organ
ization, already one of the foremost
of the city's cultured societies. The
program has graciously been furnish
ed for advance publication in the
Times-Recorder social columns, and
is as follows:
Reading-Mrs. Frank Harold.
Piano Solo, Pathetique Sonata-Miss
Mary Hawkes..
Records
(a) Faithful Johnnie. .Victrola
W. IlOuu1IO u ull1 GulpJ :. y I'LL va
(c) Moonlight Sonata (Kreisler)-
Victrola (Orchestra)
Reading, lode to Beethoven" (Syd-
ney Lanier) Mrs. Daisy Gnosspelius.
Reading-"Greatest Symphony Ever
Written''-Nrs I T. Kalmon.
Record
Fifth Symphony, First and Second
Movements. Victrola Orchestral
Piano Duet
Pastorale Symphony-Miss Sallie
Johnson and Miss Mary Hawkes..
Current Topics-Miss Louise Chap
man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19
BRIDGE CLUB GUESTS O
MISS MARTHA DEDMAN

At the attractive Dedman home on
Lee street road Wednesday afternoon
Miss Martha Dedman was the pretty
hostess entertaining members of the
Wednesday Afternoon Bridge club, an
organization of the younger set that
has provided many enjoyable occas-
lens since being formed.
Those present Wednesday and en-
joying the absorbing game played
were Miss Flora Denham, Miss Kath~
leen Denham, Miss Catherine Davea-
port, Miss Maude Sherlock, Miss Mary
Parker, Miss Lille Mae Easterlin,
Miss Louise Rodgers and the gracious
hostess of the afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19
THE ALCAZAR

There is no players on the screen
today who wears gowns more effect
lively than Anita Stewart who has been
called Americas daintiest actress. .
H. THE Combat" the Blue Ribbon
Feature released by the Vitagraph
Company and which is the headliner at
the Alcazar Theatre on tomorrow, Miss
Stewart wears a series of charming
garments.
When she first makes her appear
ance she is dressed in a bright sport
costume. The short full skirt is fade
from scarlet striped material, while
the silk sweater is also of a brilliant
hue.
The dance frock which she wears at
her debut bespeaks of gay Paree. Fash.
Toned with a short full skirt of flesh
color chiffon is trimmed with a series
of bands of the same color taffeta
These bands encircle the low cut
waist as we'll as the skirt and large
crushed band forms the high girdle
Don't fail to see the magnificent
production at the Alcazar Friday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

general
Mr. John Royal is in Atlanta attend
ing the fair.
Mrs. John Collins and daughter, of
Brentwood, attended the funeral of Mr..
Will DuPriest here Wednesday,
The many friends of Mrs. Zach
Mott regret to hear of her serious ill
ness at her home on Church street.
Mrs. S. A. Rainey and little daugh-
ter spent a few days the past week in
Americas.
Miss Dorothy Cheney will leave for
a lengthy visit to Atlanta today.
Miss Pearl Lott spent the weekend
with her parents in Americas.
The many friends of Mr.. Will Du-
priest, of Moultrie, regret to know
of his death which occurred Monday
night. The remains were brought
here for interment. The funeral was
conducted from the Methodist church.
He was reared in our county, and
lieyd here until recent years. He is
survived by his wife and several
children, all of whom have the tend
crest sympathy of our people. He
was a good man and will be missed by
large circle of friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19
MISS HAWKES. HOSTESS
TO MUSIC STUDY CLUB.

At her studio-home on Church
street, Miss Mary Hawkes. charmingly
entertained the members of the Music
Study club during Wednesday, most
interesting occasion being enjoyed by
those present. Interesting features on
the instructive program rendered were
piano solos by Miss Sallie Johnson
and Miss Jessica Physioc, and the
vocal solo rendered by Miss Blanche
Snider, who returned recently from
attend the vocal school at Brookfield
Center, Conn, having won delightful
recognition as an artistic while there.
The November meeting of the club
will be held with Miss Elizabeth Cobb
on Lee street, and a program of un-
usual merit is already in course OF
preparation.
The presentation of "The Deestrict
Skule" entertainment under patron
age of the club during November was
discussed, and agreed upon, the funds
arising from the entertainment to be
applied wholly for club purposes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19
ATLANTIANS RIDE CARS
IN FEAR AND TREMBLING

ATLANTA, Ca, Oct. 19.-Atlantians
ride the street cars today in fear and
trembling, as the result of the theft
yesterday of large quantity of dyna-
mite from company which is using
the explosive in a large real estate
subdivision, where blasting work is
necessary. Naturally the theft of the
dynamite was connected in the public
mind with the street car strike, and
everyone expected "blow-up' at any
moment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

y y y \ 4 = + 4 4 + = \ = =
y HOME POEMS-NO VII.
a = p = = = = 4 = r + = y .
One morning in the fresh young life OF
summer when the steady throb
OF living went a-pulsing thro' the
world l strolled into a meadow
sweet,
And heard the modest Philomela's
song. 1t seemed the angels she
would rob
II enrich her roundelay and make 1t
full and pure, complete
At evening then l heard musicians
great, virtuosos exclusive art
Nigh-superhuman inspiration, till of
them seemed a very part
The instrument they swept, and audi
ences cheered and cried and
wept
Yet still another day 1 stood, as one
rapt in a radiant dream
The church spires rose in worship to
the heav'ns and from the windows
wide
There floated out the choral harmony
near-kin to the divine,
Filling the soul with sweetness all too
sacred to abide
This morning as I lay, held still in
sleep, heard whispered kiss;
AS though an ange | brushed them
daintily two little lips touched
mine,
The baby words were nothings-save
to my heart alone-and yet to me
More musical than any softened Philo-
bella e'er could be;
At noon-time's rest hour as l neared
the house symphony heard
Which swept my heart as never con-
cert could; at night the bliss
Sublime was mine-the mothers lul-
laby, crooned soft and sweet and
low
linton her children, hers and mine;
then on the hearthstone affairs
glow
The dying embers; each to each, good
nights dear pledge of faith we
give,
And in her half-hushed notes of love
/ learn again-to LIVE
ID. G. BICKERS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19
LITERARY CLUB Is
WITH MRS. ARTHUR.

The Womans Literary club is hold
ing their regular weekly meeting this
afternoon with Mrs. Fred B. Arthur,
Oh College street. The club is a de-
lightful and instructive feature of
Americas club life, and the following
program was rendered this after
noon:
"The First American Settlement
(Elson) by Miss Lizzie McLendon.
THE Wives of jamestown" MARY
Johnston) by Mrs. R. L. Maynard.
Capt. John Smith" a paper, by Mrs.
Charles l.. Ansley.
Myths of American History" by
Mrs. Taylor Lewis.
"The Pilgrim Fathers" by Mrs. E. L.
Carswell.
"The Pilgrims Vision" (Holmes) by
Mrs. G. M. Hale.
The program is in charge of Mrs. G.
NJ Williams.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19
HUNDREDS OF GEORGIA
WOMEN GOING TO MACON.

A letter from Atlanta received in
Americas today says that hundreds Of
club women throughout Georgia are
going to take advantage of the fact
that the State Federation of Women's
clubs and the conference on social
Welfare meet almost simultaneously
next week in Macon, and are planning
to attend both gatherings.
The latter conference opens Friday
week, October 81, just as the women's
club convention comes to it's close.
Many women prominent in club work
are also leaders in the social welfare
movement, notably Mrs. 2. I. Fitz-
patrick, of Townsville, who was ap-
pointed by Governor Harris as one of
the special commissioners from tne
state-at-large to attend the social well
fare conference.
In no subject are the women of the
federation more interested than in
public health, for they believe that
health is economic, moral and civil.
The club women, therefore, are join
ing in an effort to secure stricter en-
forcement of all pure food laws; IN
urging medical inspection in schools;
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19
WINDSOR HOTEL NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. Hansell Watt, Mrs.
James Watt, Miss Jessie Watt and DIR.
Charles Watt were an automobile par
ty from Macon stopping over here
yesterday, en- route to their home in
Thomasville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Terrell, of Cow
iugton, Ca, will shortly move to
Americas and make their home here
in the future.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

H. B. Grove, special representative
of the Eastman Kodak Co., is visitor
to Americas today. Mr.. Grove has
been representative for this concern
and coming to Americas for number
of years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

R. A. Smith, travelling salesman for
the Mountain City Mills, of Chattanoo-
ga, Tenn, is biscuit drummer visit
ing the local dealers today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

t. P. Wade, freight agent for the
Central of Georgia railroad is bust
ness visitor to Americas today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

E. ]. Bowles, representative of Reg
enstein & Co., of Atlanta, is calling or
his customers here today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

Lee A. Roper, manager of the Al
bany branch of the Bradstreet Co., is 2
business visitor here today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

Fred C. Geiger, of Washington, D. c..
is registered at the Windsor Hotel
MIR. Geiger is frequent visitor to
Americas and has large interests in
Sumter county pecan lands. Mr.. Gel
ger is also a real live booster of Amer
icus and Sumter county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

GUSTS N. Guttenberger, of Macon, is
a we'll known visitor in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

H. w. Mcclure, travelling salesman
for the Conklin Tin Plate Co., is in
Americas, visiting his customers.
Dave Harvard is popular travelling
salesman from Thomasville, calling on
the local dealers in the city today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

J. H. Spratling, well known Opt
clan of Macon, is in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Taylor, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, were registered at the
Windsor Hotel yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

w. A. Webster, of Cordele, is regis
tered at the Windsor Hotel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

Geo. S. shaw, with the R. G. Dunn
Agency at Columbus, is in Americas in
the interest of this concern.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

J. w. Skies, travelling freight agent
of the Southern railroad, is in Ameri-
Gus in behalf of his road.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19

The people whose Advertisements
you read in this paper are or the level
They're not afraid of their goods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-19
ATTENTION PARENTS

attention the celebrated Riding
comfort footfttng
that other chlds shoe which
hayea arranged o entire satisfaction.
infing
chdrens caessy allow their little
Shoe
the naturally entitled With the coming
also the Shoe children
minimize this here first Rdg
the little with
wonderful improvement this juvenile
the leather that will
stroke
lieve the wonderful childs Shoe perfected.
The Washington times., 1916-01-31
Jump from Bed
in Morning and
Drink Hot Water
Tells why everyone should
drink hot water each morn
Ing before breakfast.

Why is man and woman, half the
time, feeling nervous. despondent. wor-
ried; some days headaChy, dun and un-
strung; some days really incapacitated
If we all would practice inside ba tn
ing, what gratifying change would
take place. Instead of thousands Of
half-sick. anaemc looking souls with
pasty, muddy compilations we should see
crowds of happy, healthy, rosy-cheeked
people everywhere. The reason is that
the human system does not rid itself
each day of all the waste which it aC-
cumulatcs under our present mode Of
living. For every ounce of food and
drink taken into the system nearly an
ounce of waste material must be car
ried out, else it ferments and forms
ptomane-like posOns which are alb
sOrbed into the blood
Just as necessary "a it is to clean the
ashes from the furnace each day, before
the fire will burn bright and hot, so
we must each morning clear the inside
organs of the previous days acCumu-
latiOn of indigestible waste and body
toxins. Men and women, whether sick
or well. are advised to drink each morn
ing. before breakfast a glass of real
hot water with a teaspoonful of lime
stone phosphate in it, as "A harmless
means of washing out of the stomach.
liver, kidneys. and bowels the indigest-
ible. material, waste. sour bile and
toxins, thus cleansing, sweeteninG and
purifying the entire alimentary canal
before putting more food into the stom-
aCh
Millions of people who had their turn
at constipation, bilious attacks, acid
stomach, nervous days and sleepless
nights have become real Cranks about
the morning inside-bath quarter
pound of limestone phosphate will not
cost much at the drug store, but is
sufficient to demonstrate to anyone its
cleansing. swcetcning and freshening
effect upon the system.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-01-31
SPEAKERS APPROVE
SAFE BUILDING RULES
Hearing on Proposed Scaffold
Regulations Held by Dis
trict Commissioners.

Proposed amendments to the building
regulations providing additional safe
guards for men who work on scaffold-
ing. were considered bv the Commission
ers alta hearing today to representatives
of the painters and decorators unions
and master painters and contractors.
The regulations. which. It was stated.
are indorsed by the Washington Build
ing Trades Council. Local Union No.
1868. Brotherhood of Painters.s and the
Central Labor Union. provide that all
scarolding swung from an overhead
support more than ten feet from the
ground shall have a safety rail of suf-
ficient strength to bear anv sudden
strain. When swinging scaffolds arc
used 1t is provided that it shall be the
duty of the employer to furnish safety
lines for each man and to tie all hooks
and hangers back on the roof and "at
no time shall more than two men be al
lowed to work between two hangers or
falls"
Among those who appeared were
James j.. Parsons, contractor: William
F. Andrews, president of the Master
Painters Association II. D. Digney, of
Local Union, No. 36S, Brotherhood OF
Painters; A. II. McGhan, and Charles
MacNichol
The Washington times., 1916-01-31
80, 900 AuStrians Are
Taken by Italians

ROME, Jan. 31.-Thirty thousand Aus
trian prisoners, Ave guns. sixty-five ma
chine guns, many thousands OF rifles,
and other war material have been cap
tured by the Italians since the begin
ming Of the war, said an official state
ment given out today.
The official resume declared Italy
entered the war because 1t was abso-
lutely necessary that she correct the
frontier imposed by Austrian after
1866. During times OF peace Austria
fortified the Alpine frontier. rendering
1t practically impregnable. 1t was stat
ed. while Austria at the same time held
the key to Italy.
Twenty-Five Austrian divisions. about
AS 900 men, were massed along the 200
mile frontier. further reinforcing
these defenses, when Italy declared war
They were commanded by General
Dankl in the Tyrol. General Rohr in
the upper Adige valley. and General
Borewic on the Isonzo.
Despite the formidable Austrian de.
fenses and adverse conditions. Italian
troops crossed the Austrian frontier al
the opening OF hostilities and occupied
important strategic positions at Cadore
Carnia and on the lsonzo," said the
official statement.
italian artillery now commands Tol.
mino and Goritz preventing the Aus.
trians from approaching these import
ant supply bases"
The Washington times., 1916-01-31
German Offensive Is
Checked by Counter
Attacks by FRI

PARIS. Jan. 3l.-The new German Of
fensive has been checked by vigorous
French counter-attacks. the war office
indicated this afternoon in a statement
reporting German onslaughts diminish
ing In violence.
Having occupied some French trench.
es wrecked by their heavy artillery. the
Germans have been unable to make fur.
ther progress and have been driven out
OF some Of the conquered ground by hot
fire from the French positions.
North Of Arras. in the region south
west of hill $40. two German hand gren.
ade attacks were repulsed." said this
afternoons official statement
''In the Champagne region. north OF
Fresres our artillery caused explosions
at four points In the German trenches
In mine fighting in the Argonne we de.
troved an enemy gallery near Haute
Creyauches''
The Washington times., 1916-01-31
LANSING ASKS FUNDS
FOR FOREIGN WORK
Secretary of State Confers With
Congressional Committees
Handling Matters.

This Governments International re-
lations were informally discussed be
hind closed doors today by Secretary
of state lansing. with the House For
eign Affairs and Appropriations COM
mitteeA To request large increases
in the departments funds was Ion
sings principal object. TIE Difficult
ties with the allies and the central
Tuwers also were touched upon.
Lansing asked an increase in the
State Departments secret fund, from
500, 900 to 500, 900. This is the money
used at the Presidents discretion fol
confidential work abroad, for which nc
account is ever rendered Lansing asked
sl5O, 900 for confidential work of consular
officers. promoting commerce. An In
crease for maintenance Of embassies
legations, and ConsuateS also was
asked He explained the unusual finan.
cial burden on the American represen-
tatives acting for other nations abroad