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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-26
Tennis Gains in Favor.

Tennis, known mercy as a high
brow sport, a few years ago, contin-
ues to make giant strides toward pub
lie favor. In all parts of the country
it is gaining more devotees daily and
the biggest help has come from the
civil authorities. The building of ten
mis- courts in the big city parks has
given the enthusiasts chance to play.
The trouble is that there aren't enough
courts.
In Greater New York Their care sew
eral hundred in the parks-but there
should be ten thousand. Every one
would be in use almost every day in
the playing season. At each of the
parks now there always is big wait
ing line, each crowd of players being
limited to the time they can spend on
courts.
Owners of vacant lots in the Greater
City who have converted them into
tennis courts are reaping a golden har-
vest. Some of the lot owners have
formed little clubs, charging fair fee
for membership, and permitting all
members to play without further
cost. Those courts are kept for the
exclusive use of the club members.
Other owners are renting out their
courts to the first corners, giving sea-
son leases on certain courts to differ
ent parties The prices charged vary,
according to the time used
One owner of a vacant lot built four
courts three years ago. Before the
1916 season began his receipts had
paid for the cost of the courts. What
ne clears this season and in the future
will be velvet minus slight operat-
ing expenses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-26
L. M. 5. OF METHODIST
CHURCH HAS RECEPTION

The ladies of the Missionary socie-
ty of First Methodist church enter
tanned at a reception Monday in honor
of the Hortense Tinsley society, and
Miss Tinsley. The auditorium of the
Methodist church was attractively
decorated in palms and golden-rod, the
Sunday school rooms, where the social
was held, being decorated in like man
ner.
The program for the occasion in
cluded a song by Mrs. Mary Kate Heys,
a short talk by Miss Hortense Tinsley.
in Korean costume, who displayed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-26

partment being called out Tuesday
morning. The blaze originated from a
spark from the chimney Of the house,
and only few shingles were burned.
The fire department made quick run
and extinguished what might have be-
come a serious confiagration. The
house damaged is the property of DR..
c.. p Davis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-26

promises. We predict his election.
The third place is a quandary There
is Frank Jenkins, of Putnam. He seems
to be carefully defeated. There is
Alex Stephens, of Atlanta He looks
like a goner.
+. Roscoe Luke, of Thomas, has much
following, and he is expected to figure
strongly. Tell the truth, the Dorsey
caucus claims they're hands off of the
judge ship races-and if they are, there
is no telling who will be the nominees.
Bear in mind, gentle reader, that
this is written before the convention
meets-and we might have to take
back some things we have said.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-26
ADD SOCIETY
THE MISSES TURNER
VISITING IN CEDARTOWN

The Rome Tribune-Herald has the
following interesting personal mention
of two pretty Americas girls who are
the guests of friends in Cedartown
Misses Ida Mitchell and Edith Irwin
and Messrs. Lowry Rogers, Albert
Skinner and Joe Bass, of Rome, motor
ed over Saturday and spent the week
end with Misses Martha and Lorene
Turner, of Americas, the guests of Mrs.
Charles C. Turner on Herbert street,
Cedartown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-26
5000 Saw Titular Matches.

The great hold that tennis has upon
the sport loving element in America
was shown by the financial statement
covering the National Tournament.
More than $4,000 persons saw the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-26
MISS ELIZABETH ALLEN
WILL ENTERTAIN VISITORS.

Miss Elizabeth Allen will entertain
at her handsome home on College
street Wednesday afternoon in honor
Of Misses Edna Paine and Irma Wilkes,
Of Tampa Fla, who are the attractive
guests of Miss Melva Clarke, on jack
son street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-26
AMERlCUs SHOWS
ALCAZAR THEATRE
TUESDAY.

TUESDAY.
Metro, THE Light of Happiness. -
Five Acts.
WEDNESDAY.
Triangle, 1.-THE Primal Lure. Five
Acts
"The Love Comet. Two Reel Key
stone.
THURSDAY.
Paramount, "The Dupe. Five Acts.
FRIDAY.
Mutual, "The Highest Bid."-Five
Acts.
SATURDAY.
Triangle, "a Child of Paris Streets. =
'eWillie's Wabbly Ways. "-Tw Reel
Keystone. M
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-26
STATE OF GEORGIA,

STATE OF GEORGIA,
Sumter County.
Before me came W. T. Anderson
cashier of the Bank of Leslie, who be-
ing duly sworn, says that the above and
foregoing statement is true condition
of said bank, as shown by the books OF
file in said bank.
w. T. ANDERSON.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 25th day of Sept. 1916.
R. A. SMITH, ]. P.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-26
SMALL BLAZE IN HUDSON'S
ALLEY CALLS FIRE WAGONS

A small blaze in a negro house-occu-
pied by negro named Barber in Hud-
sons alley, was the cause Of the FIRE de-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-26

Statement of the Condition of The
BANK OF LESLIE,
Located at Leslie, Ca, at the Close of
Business, September 10, 1916.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-26
STATE" AS IT APPEARED BE-
FORE CONVENTION BEGAN
ITS SESSION
Continued from Page H.

that he will follow this up by urgent
demands-but will attempt to explain
in kindly way the things which the
convention does.
Fight on Gilbert.
There is fight on Justice Price
Gilbert, of Muscogee, who was recens-
ly appointed to the bench by Governor
Harris to succeed Justice Joseph
Henry Lumpkin. This antagonism is
taking form in the talk of the presenta-
ton of the name of Frank Harwell, of
Lagrange, as the nominee CT the con-
vention for the Justices place in the
general election to succeed Justice
Lumpkin.
This news was greeted with keen dis
appointment by many delegates-many
of whom are Dorsey men, They OPP
pose the feature of dragging the judi
ciary into the mud and mire of con-
vention politics.
Court of Appeals Places.
There is a well determined sentiment
to name the three highest men for the
court of appeals judgeships, they being
G. H. B. Bloodworth, of Forsyth; Alex
Stephens, of Atlanta, and Judge Wal
ter George, Of Vienna. But
This sentiment is believed to be in
the minority Various states are being
arranged for the judgship honors. Ev-
cry county will vote on the first bal
let as they cast their ballots in the
primary. On the second ballot the first
signs are expected to show up.
The general plan seems to be that
John B. Hutcheson, of Ashburn, will
BIZ one OF the nominees. He is accept,
able-with a smile, to the Dorsey clans
Next comes the fight for Judge
George-and he has received strong
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-26

that he will follow this up by urgent
demands-but will attempt to explain
in kindly way the things which the
convention does.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
ORPHEO THEATRE.

Today-"The Rosary is a. big pic
ture, and it's bigness does not rely on
it's length, but mainly on artistic pro-
duction, which includes, of course,
direction, acting and the other ele-
ments which contribute to we'll
visualized story.
A critic says:
"The acting in The Rosary is eX-
cellent. Not since | saw my deceased
friend, Harry eastman, in the role
of at venerable priest, in Essanay's
Sunshine have | been so moved by
anyone else in similar role as by
Charles Clary. in the part of Father
Kelly. In this case the role is far
more exacting, as the priest is seen
while he is student and then after
wards turnout long service in the
church. The gradual aging. which
requires most artistic stimulation, is
most skillfully accomplished, both
in action and makeup. Indeed the
characterization has the force of a
mighty appeal for good, so deeply
impressed does one become by the
sanity and noble character of this
good man. Many fine heart touches
are made by Mr.. Clary here and there,
by little bits of business which con-
vey the delicate effects of light and
shade in masterful portraiture.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
HAUBER THEATRE.

Reversing the Cinderella order
Universal City. Cal, was turned
topsyturvy for week in the vain
search for pair of shoes to fit Mary
lIAcLaren. ordinarily, this would
not have been a tremendously diff
cut task, for Mary has nice feet, and
the size is only three and half. But
Lois Weber was extremely particular
about these shoes. for they We're to
be featured in the title role of a
drama.
Moreover they must be old shoes
terribly old-in the last stages of
dilapidation. but sufficiently strong
to hold together during the filming
of this five-reel Bluebird photoplay
which will be seen at the Hauber
theatre on Monday. All kinds. makes
and varieties of shoes were tried, bat
none Of them filled the requirements,
Miss Weber finally decided upon a
pair of comparatively respectable
shoes, and decided to age them.
This process took week and it is
sufficient to say that no shoes ever
went through the narrowing expert
ences which befell these star shoes.
Everyone who would get into them
took a whack at wearing them as
hard as possible, and they We're Worn
twenty-four hours of the day through
all kinds of muddy, stony. sandy,
dirty and difficult roads, until they
were in the condition in which you
see them in this remarkable photo
play which was adapted by Lois
Weber from q magazine story which
appeared in Golfers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
All advance notices furnished by
Theatres.
BEST THEATRE,

Today-"The Three Pals" is the
title that introduces the celebrated
team of Kolb & Dill. 1t is product
of the American studios at Santa Bar
Enra. The cast includes a number
of players of note and sundry goats,
burros and other properties of the
western landscape.
This picture, five-part drama with
strong comedy elements, presents G.
William Kolb and Max Dill in a We
hicle specially written for them by
Richie & Whitcomb. No opportunity
is overlooked to give them a chance
for characteristic funny business and
effective acting.
Avarice, gold lust and intrigue tam
gle the plot up into perplexing
messes of difficulty, but virtue tri-
umphs neatly in the end. The vii
aims are properly slain, the heroes
rewarded and the heroine nicely taken
care of before the final curtain.
Adventure is piled up thickly along
the path of the plot. There are mad
races for life, matrimony, elopement
'swindling and swashbuckling.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
LAUNDRY IS MAKING
Big improvements
Bettermen Mt American.Excelsior
VIII Cost Sum ApprOximating
$4,000. and Increase Capacity.

Improvement and extensions are
being made On the already large
plant of the American Excelsior
laundry, at an outlay of approximate
ly $4,000, and which will add great
~ to the capacity of the plant. as
we'll as allow Of grade of work Of
even higher standard than has been
maintained in the past by the big in
stitution.
1.-THE increase in our business de-
mands these extensions and improve
ments," said Manager George w. List
yesterday. land at the same time we
are maintaining our policy of putting
into use every means of improving
the standard of our service
Among the improvements are a 10
foot per minute capacity linen ironer,
which will take the place of two
smaller machines. An S00-foot well
will furnish the water for the plant.
Two big new boilers are being in
stalled, to replace the old boiler.
Mr.. List will leave Saturday for
Chicago, to attend the annual meet
ing of the laundrymen of the coua-
try. Of which he has been an active
member for many years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
10 G A L.

BULBS for sale. Call Mrs. Mercer
Sigh. Phone 1872 9-2S-tf
Let us wash your Dlankets-we
know how. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Laun
dry Co., phone 146. If
Our Press Process Is unexcelled.
Amerlcan-Excelsior Laundry compa-
ny, phone LAG. tt
Send your laundry to the old reli-
able, all work guaranteed. American
Excelsior Laundry Co., phone 1916 If
Awnings and uphOlsterlng. Call f.
T. TOussaint, phone 1850 or leave
orders at Knox Walker Furn. Co.
You can make your choice in the
quiet of your home or office, by hav-
ing Graphic classified" ads bring ap-
plicants and applications to you. If
Anyone wishing to buy or sell
Jefferson County script. call on Chas
We'll Supply %. If
You can get from 2450 to HOO cou-
pons with Hoosier Cabinet purchase
at Reap & Crawford's. tt
J. Why encounter fatigue and disap-
pointments hunting your wants in
person, when The Graphic classified"
ads will do the work better. If
Prepare for House Cleaning by or
dering your O'Cedar goods from Reap
& Crawford and get coupons with all
cash paid US. If
Get coupons in $3.50 Suite Contest
with your O'Cedar purchases at
Reap 4 Crawford's. If
You can get from 2450 to 400 cou-
pons with a Hoosier Cabinet purchase
at Reap & Crawford's. tt
Ask our drivers about laundering
-FOUR rag rugs, any size, Americana
Excelsior Laundry Co., phone Jag. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
AMUSE.U THEATRE.

Today-Helen Gibson, the most dar-
ing girl in pictures, is presented in
"The Hoodoo of Division B." rail-
road subject packed with stirring ac-
ton and sensational thrills. Helen's
leap from her locomotive to the runa-
way engine and back again is a
double-strength punch that will mold
amy spectator spellbound TO his seat
When Justice Won" is startling
two-reel Essanay drama featuring
Marguerite Clayton and Sidney Aims
worth. Close followers of the daily
papers will see similarity between
this subject and the blackmail plot
that has been recently exposed.
Then those two comedians, Pokes
and Jabbs. are in Vim comedy. en-
titled THE Man Hunters" a picture
that will hiring laugh from any aud
fence
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
NOTICE.

A contract has been made with the
Arkansas Junk Co. to haul all dead
animals for the city of Pine Bluff.
Any one else hauling shall be subject
to fine. Call phone 1858.
J. F. STEWART,
10-4-1m Chief of Police
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
BUILT WITHOUT PERMIT.

Because he began rebuilding his
house, recently destroyed by fire,
without securing building permit
from the city, B. G. Head, negro
contractor, was arrested by Police
man J. Fl. King and entered plea of
guilty in police court yesterday morn
ing, being fined s. by Judge Stewart
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
COLLECTORS IN SESSION.

The Clerks Protective association.
in regular session last night. elected
r. B. Robinson vice president Other
routine business was transacted, a
number of new members being ad-
mitted. Another meeting will be held
next Tuesday evening, at 217 1-2
Main street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
INJURED AT SHOPS.

Walter Bayliss, ane employe Of the
Cotton Belt shops, sustained painful
injuries of a lesser nature Monday
afternoon, when ne fell from scat
foling while at work upon a freight
car. Mr.. Bayliss was bruised and cut
about the shoulders and while he will
be in capacitated for few days his
injuries are not considered serious.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
GRAND JURY RECESSES.

After an all day session, starting
at O'Clock yesterday morning, the
grand jury adjourned at ) p. NJ, and
will convene again next Monday No
report was made. Many witnesses
were called to testify before the in
quisitorial body during the day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
Accordion Plated Dresses

Should be sent to Frank Dietrich's
Clothing Hospital to be re-plaited;
also any other ladies' or gents cloth
ing that need cleaning, pressing or
altering. We also put new Innings
in coats and do ali general repair
work on clothing.
Phone 1926 Over Lewine's Quality
Shop, 2901a Main St.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
WANTED POSITIONS.

By lady housekeeper, lady assistant
bookkeeper, lady cashier, lady nurse;
gentleman r. r. agent, gentleman
bookkeeper, gentleman clerk, gentle
man engineer, gentleman sawfiler.
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY,
sol,a Main street Phone 9ss
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
TAKEN TO ASYLUM.

Sheriff R. Fl. Williams went t. Lit
tie Rock Yesterday to take to the
asylum two negroes who had been
adjudged insane.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
SAFETY FIRST.
lghman'S" Guaranteed
Wind

"Baughman's" Guaranteed Wind
high grade polished plate
glass; costs more, but you can see
where you are going; also handle the
cheap wind shields. Glass OF all
kinds. Baughman Cabinet Shop'
Phone No 1247. 9-28-2w
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04

Beer has been raised in price in Rio
Janiero. Foreign beers cannot COM
pete because of the high tariff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
DRENEU is STORE TALK
BOYS WEAR STOCKS

DUY y
at selections in every ime I"
get the '' e
entire ks no higher prices than later on
everything that new
A
a
a assortment OF hoey
shepherd checks pue
ge in sizes z@ 10
wards
BoysO
in STOCKS Oh oo
a93o'"'0n' ' N
49,
Inst received a sbpnen overas for boys All
Made OF genuine everett
ed with
in different
leeced All sizes TO 34
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04

The cup that cheers frequently
leads to family jars.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
TAYLOR & COMPANY.
For Insurance on Cotton Call
Phone 1882.

About 800 species of turtles and tor
toises are known.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04
TO Drive Out Malaria
And Build In The Systen

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking, as the formula is
printed on every label, showing it is
Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form.
The Quinine drives out malaria, the
Iron builds up the system. SO cents
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-04

10-4-1n
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-08-18
TAX ON STREET ADVERTISING
How They Do Things In France to
Make and Keep Their Cities
Beautiful.

The imposition of a tax on mural ad-
vertisements, which Mr.. McKenna is
reported to be considering, has pro-
duced satisfactory financial results for
many years past in France, the Lon
don Chronicle states. Not bill can
be displayed on any boarding or in any
window In that country without hav-
ing affixed to 1t an inland revenue
stamp costing at least penny. The
atrical posters, cards announcing
apartments to let and bills offering
rewards for recovery of lost dogs oil
come under the same law. On printed
matter the stamps are usually attached
before printing. Frequent inspection
renders evasion difficult.
In this connection our French neigh
bors put into operation, just over three
years ago, another excellent idea
which might well be adopted in this
country, is the plan adopted to get rid
Of the hideous advertising boardings
which then desecrated so many Of the
national beauty spots. A bill was
brought In proposing q tax Of $40
square yard per annum on all board
ings under SIX yards square, $40 yard
up to 10 yards, $40 up to 20, and $3.50
on those above 20. II two separate ad-
vertisements appeared on the same
boarding, the tax was doubled; If
three, trebled, and so on. The bill was
introduced solely ON artistic grounds
and was passed with the enormous ma.
jority of 500 votes to 8.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-08-18
PUREBRED sIREs FOR DAIRY
Nowhere Does He Come So Near Be-
ing AlI-lmportant-Adds Profit to
Ordinary Paying Herd.

The value Of the purebred sire for
every class of farm livestock is COM
ing to be universally recognized, but
nowhere does he come so near being
all-important as In the dairy. In one
full generation the herd header can
destroy what has been years in devel-
oping in the dairy herd, If he is not
of the right kind. If of the right type
and breeding he can add to the Ordi-
nary paying herd that which will make
it yield a handsome profit or to a
highly profitable herd higher profit
still.
Haphazard methods of breeding will
not produce bull of highest quality.
He must have quality ancestry on both
sides and the only ancestry known to
be reliable is one whose history Is reg
istered and recorded. Blood will tell,
and nowhere does it speak more en-
phatically than In the dairy herd. The
female descendants of scrub COW
consistency bred back to purebred
bull will In a few generations become
purebred themselves to all intents and
purposes, but each succeeding genera
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-08-18
Home buI|
| Y Helps Y !.
GARDENS IN BACK YARDS
Mistake Is General, According to AL
thority, of Starting Them Too
Ambltlously.

Even the city dweller can cut ex-
penses by utilizing small yards for
raising vegetables, and the Garden
Club of America has engaged experts
to tell how 1t can be done. The in
formation Is being embodied In a book
for backyard farmers. The book was
begun In the fall, when members of the
club anticipated hard times and scare
ity of money for the working man, and
1t will be ready for publication and
free distribution in few weeks.
"We plan for the average yard Of
about rs by 10 feet" said Mrs. j. Willis
Martin, president of the club.
sour aim has been to state the prin-
ciples of gardening as simply as posi-
BILE, planning the needs of the average
family of four through the entire sum-
mer."
Philadelphia has the distinction Of
being the birthplace of the Garden
Club Of America, which embraces %
clubs In other parts Of the country.
and Mrs. Martin Is also resident Of
that city.
The mistake that is made by nine
out of ten amateur gardeners, how
ever, is that Of trying to do more than
they are able to accomplish, and of en-
deavoring to grow too many things
within the restricted bounds of an
average suburban lot. 1t were well to
bear in mind the set that, after one
has worked eight or nine hours In an
office, ones strength is equal only to
an hour or so of work In the garden.
1t should also be remembered that only
about so many plants of any kind will
grow and mature on q given area Of
garden ground.
Instead of trying, therefore to grow
half dozen plants each Of a score or
more of vegetables, confine your efforts
to those vegetables of which the fam
lily as whole is most fond. Every
body, almost without exception, likes
some vegetables more than others, and
when the list Of favorites is compiled
II AhC4uChtiy WILL NC IOuuu W Dc "
markably restricted. Here is the ten
tative list, which may be modified to
suit individual tastes:
Sweet corn, an early and late va
riety or single variety planted for
succession; string beans. planted for
all summer succession; peas, two or
three paintings ten days apart; to-
matoes Of long bearing variety or
planted for succession; lima beans,
either the bush variety, If the garden
is small. or the kind grown on poles,
If more space is available; small
plot for lettuce, preferably the kind
that form heads; another small bed of
onions; two or three hills Of cucum-
bers; and, If desired, q short double
row Of beets for early summer use.