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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29
Considerable Statesman.

"Of course you have your own ideas
about what the government ought to
do in crisis. Yes. But I'm not
saying anything Maybe the govern
ment will have to act so promptly
there won't be time to listen to all the
speeches 1 could make on the sub
ject. Washington Star.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29
Billy Armstrong, New Cub Mutual
Comedian,

Billy Armstrong, celebrated English
comedian, who has appeared opposite
charley Chaplin in many of his recent
lcreen successes, has been engaged by
David Horsley to star in Cub (MutuaD
comedies. Armstrong makes his initial
appearance in ''The Defective Detect
We" roaring Cub comedy released by
he Mutual A special company, head
d by beautiful Grace Gibson has been
organized to appear in his support.
ieorge Obey will continue with this
ew company in these popular comedy
eleases. tsassssKM
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29
For Representative.

To The People of Sumter County:
Having the ambition to serve as your
representative in the lower house OF
the General Assembly, l hereby an
nounce myself as a candidate for the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

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One cent a word each Insertion.
Minimum charge or 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 exceed
two weeks Sd cent word.
When number of insertions exceeds
four weeks 1-2 cent werE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Butter-Nut Bread and HOlsum cakes
fresh every day; pure strained Honey
in 2 and 3-pOund tins, 25c and Soc. w.
:. Iyey & Co. Phones 50 and ii.
2a-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

A. G. Glover arrived Tuesday after
noon from Sulphur, La, and will be
the guest Of his father, Newt Glover,
at his residence on Barlow street Off
some time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29
Familiar Remark.

Our second child had red hair, and
whenever we took him out someone
would remark about it. When the
baby was two years old we were Civ
ing dinner party and while waiting
for the guests to arrive l was putting
on the last touches and brushed the
baby's hair. He looked up at me and
said; Il pose de lady will say, 'Wher'
did your baby Diet his red hair?' Elk
change.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

FOR SALE-Register Duroc hogs;
bred sows, gifts and pigs; all ages;
herd in pink of condition; every brood
SOW on farm daughter of Defender
and are mated to McKee's Defender. a
champion at many Southern fairs;
best breeding in the South; come and
be convinced. Aries Plantation.
27-12t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Miss Annabel Robinson, of Coving-
ton, after delightful stay of two
weeks in Americas, the guest of Miss
LaVerne Thomas, on Taylor street, left
Tuesday afternoon for Macon, where
she will visit for a few days before go
ing to her home in Coyington.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Buy the large sizes of JONES
BALSAM OF BENZOIN when your
horses are troubled with scratches
thrush, CALLED shoulders, swellings and
flesh wounds. Sold on the money-back
plan. Ask your dealer for it. If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29
LIZZIE Mary's suaaestIon.

Her father took Mary out for a walk
one day in the country. They passed
pasture where some bulls were in
closed. The bulls were believing, and
Mary's father attempted an imitation
OF it, to the great amusement of Mary,
who finally said, after many encores
had been rendered for her benefit,
Daddy, wouldn't it be a good joke if
we were to hide behind tree, and
when people came, by you would undo
your voice and frighten them"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Miss Mary Hawkes. Piano School
Opens its fall term September 4th.
For registration and particulars APP
ply at Studio, corner Church and Lee
streets, 10 to ~ a. M, and to 5 p. m.
27-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Fresh "PEANUT BUTTER made BIZ
gsaehine every day at ACME "SANT,
TARYs MARKET. Phone 574. 29.1i
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29
For RAnresentatiYe.

I hereby announce my candidacy for
Representative from Sumter county,
subject to the rules of the Democratic
primary, to be held September 18th,
1916. STEPHEN PACE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Annette Kellerman in "Neptune's
Daughter is magnificent production
at the Opera House tomorrow, Aug.
Both. Seven reels. Shove 3:15, 5, GAS
and $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

e. A. Herring, representing the
Singer Sewing Machine Company, left
Tuesday afternoon for Reynolds, where
he will spend two or three days on
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Miss Iona Stephens, sister of Mrs.
W. R. Booker who has ben visiting
Mrs. Booker at her home on McGarrah
street for the past several days re
turned to her home in Montgomery,
Ala, Tuesday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

A. A. Arlington, member Of the legis-
Aature the past session from Schley
county and prominent merchant OF
Eilayille, was in Americas Tuesday
Mr. Arlington did not offer for re-
election for the next term.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Mrs. ]. w. Connors, of cambridge
who has been visiting her brother, Il
Marvin Eyerette, at his home on Lee
street, returned to her home in Balm
bridge Tuesday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Prof. E. L. Bridges, of Ellaville, lief,
Tuesday afternoon for Albany. where
he goes on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Len G, Baldwin, of Marietta, was in
Americas, looking after matters of bus
mess Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

DIR. J. C. Logan, of Plains, Ca, was
a visitor in Americas Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29
PERSONAL

STOLEN-Black COW with brown
back with white on hind legs; small
chain around her neck, Saturday, Aug
ust seth; suitable reward for any in
formation as to her whereabouts. E
Fl. Buchanan. 2S-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Arrs. r. G. Moran left this morning
for visit with relatives at York, Ala.
She will stop over en- route at Birm-
Ingham, and before returning to Amer
icus will be the guest of other relatives
AZ Selma
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29
Want Advertisements

FOUR ROLLS High Grade Toilet Pa
per 25c. Hightower's Book Store.
24-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

For your AUTOMOBILE Tires and
Tubes see us before you buy. We han
die the following makes: KELLEY
SPRINGFIELD" MANSFIELD" and
the UNITED STATES Tires. G. A. &
W. G. Turpin. 1-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Miss Helen Argo announces the
Opening of her Music Glass Monday,
Sept 18th; registration open now.
Phone II, or Studio. 25-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

HAND-PAINTED Metal Wall Vases
from Vogue. William Niles Co. 2O-ti
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29
q Q 10 Qruui1c NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

A neW line Community Silver at S.
a Daniel, the JeweIer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Miss Virginia Hand, of Pelham, is
the guest of her grandmother, Mrs.
Florence D. Hollis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

King Stillman, well known in this
section, was in Americas Tuesday, on
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

]. w. Mize returned Tuesday after
noon from Macon, where he has been
visiting relatives and friends for the
past two or three weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Annette Kellerman, Opera House,
Wednesday, Aug. Goth. One of the big
productions. 29-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

John Seay, one of the wardens at
the state farm, Milledgeville, passed
through Americas Tuesday afternoon
going to Dawson. He will go to Col
umbus Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

]. Hiram Randall of Smithville, was
a visitor in the city Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

T. A. D. Weaver was a visitor from
Decatur Ca. in Americas Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Mrs. L. B. Rogers, of Thomasville
returned home Tuesday afternoon, af.
ter visit to her son, Mr.. C. U. Rogers
and Mrs. Rogers, at the Windsor hotel
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

ELECTRIC LIGHT BULBS--Flash
Lights and Batteries at Hightower's
Book Store. 24-ti
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

T. H. McGillis left Monday night
for Eastmans, Ca, to attend the fun
eral of his brother in law, r. D. Gentry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

w. A. Webb, one of Sumter's citi-
zens, was in Americas Tuesday on bus
mess.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

a Fort Holt, Jr., returned Tuesday
from Lumpkin, where he went on a
short business trip.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

The best time to see "Neptune's
Daughter" at the Opera House would
be the 3:15 and O'Clock shows. An i'm
mense crowd will see this magnificent
production. Bargain prices, SC, loo and
loo; same prices at night. 29-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Armstead Dodson, of Plains, was 4
business visitor in Americas today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Ras Goodwin, of Leesburg, came UP
for short visit Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

j. Hiram Randall, of Smithville, was
visitor in the city Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

MISS KATHERINE DAVENPORT
Teach of Piano.
For Terms Apply Studio, 1872 Taylor st,
29-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29

Mrs. 0. T. Lawson was a visitor frorr
Plains in town today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-A number OF fine "Du-
roc Jersey pigs months old at SO
each. P. o. Bradley. Leslie, Ga. 29-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-29
RATES.

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01
DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS
OPENED IN CHICAGO

Chicago, Aug. 1.-Vance Mccormick,
chairman of the democratic national
committee, formally opened the west
ern headquarters of the Wilson earn
paign in this city today. Mr. Thomp-
son said that there will be another
branch headquarters for the western
states, perhaps the Pacific coast. He
expressed himself as we'll pleased
with the progress of President Will
sons campaign, and says there is
nothing in the speech of acceptance
of Mr. Hughes that the president will
not be able to answer fully and salts
factorily before the voters Of the
country. He says that the democrats
will pool a very large number Of rro-
gressive votes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01

gross production tax law have been
running in excess of 100000 a day
for the last several days in the Of
flee of State Auditor E. B. Howard
This tax for the three months end
ing June 80 last will become deln-
quent with the end of this month,
which accounts for the heavy pay
ments. The payments are for the
most part without protest and the
money is being conveyed directly into
the state treasury.
The revenues from the three per
cent, tax are heavy and will probably
exceed the estimates that were made
some time ago that they would al
most be $4,OOO.OOO a year in the ag-
gregate. One third or this money is
to be returned to the school fund of
each county from which derived and
one-third to the highway construc-
tion fund of such county. One-third
goes into the general revenues of the.
state
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01
WHO WAS THE NAUGHTY oNE7
Little Baby Girl Kept at the Movies
Iona Past Bedtime.

1t was 1880 o'clock by the movie
clock The one baby girl in the au-
dience said, "Oh, daddy, there's a
horsie!"
Don't be naughty" said mother,
and daddy GROSSLY Strengthened up the
bly, little form which slumped down
into the big seat.
1t was $3.50 by the movie clock.
The one baby girl in the audience
wept. with weary whine in the
weeping.
Don't be naughty" said mother.
and daddy clossly Strengthened up the
wobbly little form, which now resem-
bled a jellyfish.
1t was 1880 by the movie clock.
A mariyred little cry from the direc-
ton of the apparently empty seat.
Daddy, Use do deepy!"
"WeIl have to go home said moth
er, gathering up the jellyiish. See
all these folks know how naughty you
are"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01
BIENNIAL CONVENTION
SUPREME LODGE X. OF p.

Portland. Ore. Aug 1.-The twen-
ty-nirth biennial convention of the
supreme lodge Knights of Pythias,
opened here today with members pres
ent from all parts of the United
States The opening session was
given over TO a joint assembly of the
supreme lodge and the supreme tenn
pie. Pythian Sisters. which was at
tended by friends and members gen
orally.
Formal addresses OF welcome were
delivered by Governor James Witty
combe and Mayor H. r. Albee. One
of the responses was made by B. S.
Young, Ada, O.. supreme chancellor.
Following the joint assembly the
grand lodge went into executive ses-
sion. At the same time the supreme
temple Pythian Sisters and the grand
lodge Of oregon held the first ses-
sions Of their conventions in separate
halls.
The principal parade Of the conven-
ton is to be held this afternoon. The
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01

Chas. won Weisa is one of the men
who have made money out of oil that
is loyal to hrdmore. TO help the Free
Fair Fund he purchased "A page of
space in the Premium List which is
just from the press. Mr.. Won Weise
had nothing 10, advertise so he used
his space In speaking a good word for
Ardmore In speaking of this city he
says: she Welcomes capital by as
surfng divldends: She welcomes labor
by assuring employment; she wei
comes the homtbhllder by assuring civ
ic pride; she welcomes all who come
into er'mhst be6sdse she has all to
offer than is desired by man"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01
DEMAND USE OF RAILROAD.
People File Complaint Against New
Seven Mile Line.


Oklahoma City, Okla, July 81
Complaint by the people of Beaver
and surrounding territory against op-
erations of the Beaver, Meade &
Englewood Railroad has been filed
with the corporation commission by
w. A. Clark of Beaver.
The road in question is the new
line from Forgan to Beaver seven
miles in length, that was built large
ly by the people of th- territory trav-
ersed and which is now being oper-
ated by the construction company, of
which Jacob Ochenbanch of Harper,
Kan, is the principal figure.
The complaint is that the patrons
of the line are not supplied with cars
or other facilities for moving their
crops over the line to connection
with the Wichita Falls & Northwest
ern, the line that meets it at For
gan, and that the rates are not salts
factory. The petition alleges that the
line has been completed several
weeks and that its facilities are need
ed by the farmers and merchants. and
asks that it be turned over to another
railroad for operation and that tariffs
as railroad be made and approved
by the commission. The case has
been set for hearing by the commits
sion August 10.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01

Many soldiers now serving along the
border are dissatisfied because they
will lose their votes unless they are
released in time TO return to their
various homes before time for election.
The constitution Of the United States
says that they shall be allowed to vote
away from home only lin time of war"
but it is contended that the phrase
'in time of war" might be construed
10 cover the emergency. of mobiliza-
tion. Further. it is argued that there
now is an actual physical invasion Of
foreign country by the soldiers of
the United States, consequently 1t
would be no stretch of the tape TO al
low the men TO vote. Unless the gov
ernment sees its way clear to settle
the matter in the near future, fifteen
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01
THE GRAND JURY.

The habit Of gum toting is altogether
too common iii the state OF Oklahoma.
The custom tan be done away with
by the pAssaEe of a law making It a
felony To- carry concealed weapons and
by enforcing that law. This state has
almost d6he Away with the grand jury
and it furnishes one of the best meth
ods of protection which the law gives
the law-abiding people of any county.
There is a well fixed principle in the
minds of the great majority of peo-
pie which prohibits them from ever fill
ing a complaint in court against any
man. The typical old Indian Terri
torian will scarcely file a criminal
charge against man at all. lie may
suffer many things. he may feel out
ragged until he takes the law in his
own hands. but he will not 20 to the
office of the county attorney and file
a criminal charge But If he is sum-
moned before grand jury, he will
truly answer all questions propounded
and in that manner the law can get
hold of oTenses and be enforced
The making of pistol toting a felony
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01
thousand citizen soldiers will be dis
franchised on November 7.

United States Ambassador Walter
Hines Page, accompanied by Mrs. Page
left London on Saturday and are eX-
pected to arrive in the United States
at the end of this week on visit to
friends and relatives. Ambassador
Page will also consult with the state
department on questions concerning
this government and the nations at
war, it is reported. No doubt he will
be queried regarding the blacklist agi-
tation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01
QUICK CHANGE OF MIND
5ridegrooms Get Wrong Brides, But
All Are Satisfied

A vicar OF certain English parish
was sitting in his study one morning
when in burst verger in a great
state Of excitement.
Mr." mentioning the curate's
name. wants YOU at once. sir. he
exclaimed He has married two
couples and married the two men TO
the wrong .-omen. and he does not
know what 10 do"
Have they signed the reEister?'
inquired the clergyman.
NO" was the vergers response.
Then they can be married again. -
said the vicar. Tell Mr.-I will
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01

Ex-Governor Frank Hanly of Indi-
ana, prohibition nominee for president
of the United States, expect to poll a
large number of votes. His support
ers clai mthat many voters who do not
favor either Wilson or Hughes will
vote for the prohibitionists TO give
their moral support to principles for
which that party is fighting
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01

The Premium List of the Free Coun-
ty Fair is from the press. 1t is work
of neatnoss on the part of the printer
and is well pqtronized by Ardmore
merchants. The list of advertisers in
cludes 12S names. which shows the
people who have. wares to sell have
been generous to tho Fair and speaks
volumes for the industry of the man
agemont in, soliciting them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01

be at the church in a minute or two
to perform the ceremony"
In due course the incumbent made
his way to the church and found the
parties gathered at the entrance. Be
fore he could say anything one of the
bridegrooms approached him and
said;
"We have been talking it over, sir,
and we have made up our minds to
remain as we are" And they did so.
Detroit Free Press.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01

IL is predicted that the campaign
for state Offices in several of the COM
monwealths will be almost as bitterly
waged as the presidential election.
Where the Progressives are dissatis-
fed. there will be bitter contest be
tween republicans and democrats for
their support The larger entrance of
women into politics will also oompli-
cate matters.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01

About two years ago | had a Sc
we're attack of diarrhoea which lasted
over week." writes w. c. Jones, Bu-
ford. n. ID. 81 became so weak that |
could not stand upright. \ druggist
recommended Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The
first dose relieved me and within two
days | was as we'll as ever" Many
druggists recommend this remedy be
cause they know that it is reliable.
Obtainable everywhere.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01

Charles b. Warren, of Detroit, Mich,
will have charge of the republican
presidential campaign in the Middle
West, with headquarters in Chicago.
He is the man most interested in the
activities of his rivals in that city
today, as the democrats. are opening
headquarters also.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01

and requiring grand juries at least
once a year in every county will serve
to largely do away with the vicious
habit which results in the deaths of
many men and in the wrecking of the
lives of many more.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-01
Your Bowels Should Move Once
Oau

A free easy movement of the bow
els every day is a sign of good health.
Dr.. Kings New Life Pills will give
you a gentle laxative effect without
gripping and free your system of blood
poisons, purify your blood, overcome
constipation and have an excellent
tonic effect on the entire system.
Makes you feel like living. Only 25c.
at druggists.