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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30
The Public
Safety ValOe
Editor Americas Times-Recorder:

Editor Americas es-Recorder:
1t is being stated in some of the
sensational papers of the state that
the owners of the National Pencil
Company have, by settling the suit of
the mother of Mary Phagan, admitted
that she was killed by Frank. This is
cruel injustice against the owners Of
the company and a Islander against
Frank.
Mrs. Coleman sued the company on
two grounds. She alleged, first, that
Frank was the murderer; and, second,
that Conley was the murderer. Her
contention was that the pencil com
pany was liable to her in damages,
whether Frank or Conley did the kill
ing. In this contention the court had
agreed by declining, after argument,
to dismiss either ground of the
suit
The pencil company admitted that
Ccnley killed the little girl and settled
the suit because he was the murderer,
and not because Frank was.
In the receipt evidencfng the settle
ment, siged by Mrs. Coleman, the
mother, it was expressly stated that
Ccnley was the murderer.
So far from admitting that Frank
vas guilty, every owner of the pencil
company believes now, as they have
always believed, that Frank was an in
nocent man. Very respectfully,
SIG MONTAG, Treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30
A NEW ERA DAWNS.

At twelve o'clock last night Georgia
became a dry state. The dryest ever in
her history. At that time the new state
vide prohibition law went into effec.,
As a whole the people of Georgia are
glad, and even those not so heartily in
favor Of the law as enacted are glad
OF the opportunity to give statewide
prohibition a trial.
The Times-Recorder is OF the opin
Iicn that a long step has been taken
toward better citizenship and in
Keeping with advanced civilization.
There may be lame and baneful
features in the law, if so these can he
overcome. The fact remains, however.
that the ends aimed at are the best
The making of better citizens out of
our boys, the saving of them from q
life of degradation and sin, and the
making of better and happier homes
fer women and children.
The greatest apprehension felt over
the ne wlaw is its enforcement IF tba
oincers sworn to enforce it, do it. all
Will be well, but if they do not thu
conditions without doubt will be dc,
iplorable.
We believe that in most instance,
fhe law will be enforced, that Georgia's
oHlcers viii do their duty, and the re-
tult will be that new era will have
aaWned in Georgia, that decencv ana
self respect will be in the saddle and
ere long the people with one accord
VIII wonder how we could have ever
been so foolish and blinded to the hest
interests of our state as to have ever
permitted the sale of liquor-a most
amnable stuff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30
ON STRIPPING CASE,

newspaper reports have it that the
Irlson commission of GEORGIA will NOT
recommend the clemency of Thomas
Edgar STRIPPING, the famous convict
q Is said that the report will be ad-
verse by a vote of 2 and l.
This is not clear to some Georeians
who have heard members of the pri--
on commission express themselves IN
TACT II IS currently stated that a
member of the commission remarked
IL Amercus that the board was unan.
imous for the pardon of Stripping.
Anyway, the action of the prison
commission is merely formal and
without power, the governor is the
sole arbiter of these cases so far as
final action, and his decision governs
all
1t is to be hoped that the report Of
lie commission will be sent immedi .
ately to the governor, and that he will
pardon Stripping Not so much is the
Pardon due from the crimes sake but
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

The Rochelle New Era hits the nail
on the head in the following:
Parents should teach their children
that labor is noble and holy, and dis
courage that foppish dudeism that has
taken such hold upon the Goldfish ar
istocracy OF our country They are to
nice to work, too proud to beg, and
perhaps too honest to steal. They are
much like land turtle, they carry all
they have on their backs, and are as
happy as a peacock when their feath
ers are in good trim.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30
DOUBLING UP.

We wonder how Cranston Williams
wilI manage to get up his regular
contribution of editorial paragraphs
during the two days in which the
Eiks are holding forth in Americas
Griffin News.
IT was easy. brother. You've heard
Of the fellow that could do two things
a uace. Well, that's us.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30
NO PREACHING At FURLOW
LAWN CHURCH THIS MORNING

On account of the general meeting
OF Friendship Baptist Association at
Pleasant Grove Baptist church, there
viii be no preaching service at FurIow
Lawn Baptist Church this morning.
There will be preaching, however, at
I, 80 p. NJ, by the pastor, Rev. R. L.
Bivins. His subject will be THE
Greatest Discovery" Sunday school
at $50 a. m. B. Y. P. U. at GAS D. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

Newman came over with a fine lot Of
fellows. They cut wide swath and
ere soon in the good graces of the
young ladies. They won the first prize
aid, of course, went away with the
swell head. Miss Georgia Atkinson
sponsor for the Newman Lodge, was
the recipient of much social attention
while in the city. Miss Atkinson is &
daughter of the late Ex-Governor At.
kinson. She is very attractive young
lady and social fayorite among her
ecquaintances.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

Now villa is said to have been seen
in Los Angeles If he is on his way to
take Washington he is choosing a
mighty good route. Perhaps he has
served his purpose and is there to
claim his reward as star reported OF
Willie Randolph's paper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

for the simple reason that a governor
Of Georgia said he would pardon-and
governors word should be sacred.
The people of the state expect Gov
ernor Harris TO act Immediately on
the Stripping case, in keeping with
his promise, and this he will do.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

And Willie Randolph would again
thrust the Japanese bugaboo before
the American people. Willie seems To
be very much afraid Uncle Sam will
not do the thing that will protect his
Mexican interests.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

After the storm comes the lull. A
season of fun, frolic and festival is
over. Now let all hands get down to
business and pull for Americas as new
er before.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

tensions Moultrie Band was the
toast of the occasion. Good music was
the only kind furnished, and was thor
oughly enjoyed by the thousands who
heard them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

Macon's Drum and Bugle corps made
quite hit. The boys in their attrac-
tive uniforms were the cynosure of all
eyes, and well did they acquit them
selves.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

The bathing suit will soon be a thing
of the past. The everyday suit is
crowding it off the stage of usefulness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30
ecquaintances.

No Queen ever sat upon her throne
III more regal splendor than did Miss
Mary Eliza Sheppard, Queen of the
Elks' convention. Mounted upon her
throne, improvised on a handsomely
decorated float drawn by four white
horses and surrounded by her maids of
honor arrayed in costumes of white
and garlanded with natures flowers, a
vision of loneliness was presented tho
equal of which no artist could depict.
Certainly, no more beautiful picture
than this was ever seen in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

Hon. J. E. T. Bowden, retiring presi-
dent o. the Elks' convention has made
a splendid officer and retires with best
wishes of his associates and members
Of the order. He is a candidate for
congress in his district, and it is the
hope Of his lodge brothers throughout
the state that he will pull down the
plum
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

You will notice that the man who
works hard doesn't have time to hunt
around for a soul mate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

The concensus of opinion among the
visiting EIks was that Americas is
coming city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

What matters it whether Shakes
peare wrote Shakespeare or whether
Bacon did it. Who cares?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

cambridge was here in full force,
headed by Quimby Melton, formerly Of
this city, Quimby says his town is on
the boCm and he hopes some day to
make it as big as Americas. He'll have
to get move on him if he does, for
this town grows, we'd have him to
know.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

If Germany yields this time it must
be more than on paper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

The boys all had a good time and We
are glad of it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

Yearning for the lions share doesn
signify lion heartedness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

A bad liver is sometimes the result
Of a good liver.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

Albany, another suburb, was we'll
represented. Arrayed in their farmer
boy costumes, they presented an
amusing spectacle. The boys say their
town is growing, and some day will be
city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

If you see it in the Times-Recorder'
it's news.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

Everybody read the Times-Recorder
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

Our suburb, Columbus, sent over a
large delegation. Americas was glad
to have them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-30

Americas, Ga, April 30, 1916.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-01-27
CARTHAGE WOMAN
TELLS HAPPY STORY

Mrs. Laura Duke Of Carthage, Tenn,
was victim of stomach disorders for
several years. She lost appetite and
her weight fell of. She could not rest
at night.
She took Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
just a few doses-and found herself
restored.
In fact, Mrs. Dukes recovery was
SO rapid she was afraid that 1t could
be only temporary So she waited
from September. when she took the
remedy. until the following February
TO pass judgment. Then she wrote:
Il write you in regard to your won.
derful stomach remedy that took
last September. feel better than |
have in five years.
MY weight was 127h pounds; now
1t Is li7ls. and can eat anything I
want. sleep well at night / would
have written before. but | wanted to
see how ! got along"
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy gives per.
manent results for stomach, liver and
intestinal ailments. Eat as much and
whatever you like. No more distress
after eating, pressure OF gas in the
stomach and around the heart. Get one
bottle OF your druggist now and try 1t
on an absolute guarantee-if not salts
factory money will be returned
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-01-27
DON'T SUffER--.LAUGH AT
STOMACH MISERY
R. E. McRoberts Will Return The Money
II Mona Does MOI Relieve Dyspepsia.

Among all the remedies in R. Z. Nc
Roberts popular drug store, there are
few that he is willing to sell on guar
antee to refund the money if they do
not cure.
Ml-o-na, the famous dyspepsia remedy
has helped so many of his customers
that he says, IF this remedy does not
relieve you, come back to my store and
will cheerfully return your Toney. Fl"
Anyone who has dyspepsia. indiges-
ton. headaches, dizzy feelings or liver
troubles, should take advantage of this
chance to be made well without any
risk of spending their money to no pur-
pose. Mi-o-na will relieve you, will
regulate the digestion, will enable you
to eat what you want. If it does not
do all this it will not cost you cent.
X. +. McRoberts has sold hundreds
of boxes of Mi-o.na and has yet to re-
ceive the first complaint from any Gus
toner. Such record is simply mar
velous and speaks volumes for the mer-
it of the remedy.
Do not suffer day longer with dis
ordered digestion. If Mi-o-na does not
give you complete satisfaction you have
X. +. McRoberts personal guarantee
to return your money. l-27-2t.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-01-27
RESOLUTIONS
Passed 70 Years Ago By Lancaster
Citizens.

At all times more than a assing
notice has been given the death of those
who have stood guard when our nation
was in danger or oppressed.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed when Capt. Michael Salter, Rev.
dictionary soldier died in Lancaster
His funeral is remembered by some
who are still living, it being a military
funeral with U. S. soldiers and num-
Der of bands from different towns in
the state taking part ir the exercises
of the day. He lies buried in our
cemetery and is probably the only Rev
dictionary soldier who is buried there.
EAT meeting of the Citizens of the
town of Lancaster and County Of Gar
rard, held at the Court House on the
7th day of March 1916.
Col Thomas Buford was called to the
Chair and Horatio Bruce. Esq. elected
Secretary
Whereupon George w. Dunlap. Esq.
announced the demise of Michael Sal
ter, soldier of the Revolution. on this
day at O'Clock A. NJ. and moved that
a Committee be appointed to draft
Resolutions expressive of the deep
feeling of the Citizens upon. this mel
encholy occasion and the Chair there
upon appointed G. w. Dunlap, Esq.
James b. Smith. Hugh Logan, Joseph
Hopper. A. G. Daniel and Alex X. Nc
kee said Committee, who after retiring
for short time retured the following
Preamble and Resolutions which were
unanimously adopted.
Whereas, We learn with deep regret
that our aged, and illustrious vet
eran citizen. Michael Salter, Drum
Major in theArmy of the Revolution. de-
parted this life at his residence in Lam
caster at 9 O'Clock A. NJ. Therefore -
Resolved; That in the death of Mich
ael Salter our friend and our Country's
friend. society has lost one of its bright
est ornaments the Country a beloved
relic of the Revolution, the Church an
exemplary member. and his family
kind husband fond father, and
faithful advisor.
2. Resolved: That IT is with heart
feu thanks to the dispenser of all good.
we learn that our lamanted friend bore
with fortitude. his last illness that the
cares Of this world were removed far
from his thoughts that he was con-
cious of having served bis Savior and
his Country faithfully-that he had
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-01-27

done all the good he could to his fellow
man-that he had reared large family
in responsibility, and that he breathed
his last softly and sweetly ION the
bosom of his Cod.
3. Resolved: That we deeply sympa.
thize with his bereaved family in their
irreparable loss and then
On motion of William GreeTleaf
George W. Sartain, William C..
Samuel, Charles Fox, Samuel F. Nc
Kee. Col. Thomas Buford and Joseph
Hopper were appointed Committee to
invite the Danville Artillery and the
Lancaster Amateur Band Is assist in
burying the deceased with miletary
honor; and that said Committee also
take orders for experimenting the
funeral procession.
On motion of Doct. S. M. Buford-
Thomas Vaughn; Benjamin F. Poteet
and James X. Letcher were appointed
a Committee to furnish the family of
the deceased with copy of the Re-
solutions
On motion of MAR William P. Mason
Ordered that copy of the proceed
ings be forwarded to the Editors of
the Observer, and Reporter, Louisville
Journal and Frankfort Commonwealth
for Publication.
The meeting then adjourned.
Thomas Buford. Chairman.
Horatio Bruce, Secretary.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-01-27
TRY This FAMOUS
HAIR TONIC FREE
II Won't Cost You a Cent if Il Doesn't
Stop Falling Hair and Remove All
Dandruf Says R. {. McRoberts.

Right away We want YOU to try Parl-
sian Sage. one of the most delightful,
refreshing and invigcrating hair toncs
the world has ever known.
If you have dandrlff and the Partisan
Sage doesn't remove every trace of it
money back from your druggist.
If your hair is falling or you have
terrible scalp itch, Partisan Sage will
stop both or money back.
1t aims to prevent badness by put
ting life and nourishment into the hair,
and the first application makes your
head feel so good that you will at once
bealive why We are so enthusiastic
about Partisan Sage.
It's women's favorite HAIR tonic be-
cause it gives to the hair a brilliancy
and lustre that fascinates and compels
admiration. K. +. McRoberts has
scores of people who use Partisan Sage
regularly and will tell you all about it,
l-27-2t.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-01-27
when THE Ohio Was FROZ-
EN- FROM SHORE TO
SHORE.

Many inquiries have been received by
the Evening Post recently as to when
the Ohio river was frozen over here so
that vehicles could cross on il.
This period was in January, 1893.
which was the severest winter for cold
of long duration that has ever been
known here. The ice began to flow in
the river early, and on december 9th
the records of the weather bureau show
that ice was interfering with nayipa-
ton, and that only the ferryboats were
running.
On January 8 the river was porped
with ice. January II, the ice extended
solidiy from shore to shore, and people
began to walk across the river. On
January 10 the ice was so heavy that
vehicles crossed on it and the river con-
tinued frozen SO that vehicles could
cross until January 26.
Thousands of people took advantage
OF this opportunity to walk across the
Ohio from Kentucky to Indiana. A
shack was built in the middle of the
river. and a saloon was conducted.
while several coffee and lunch sands
did thriving business. The middle
OF the Ohio river suddenly became
thriving business thoroughfare.
After January 26 the ice began to
melt. gradually its hold was relin-
pushed, and on January 81 the gorge
broke. This last scene in the greatest
show the ice had ever provided Louis
vile proved to be one of the best. as
the passage of the ice down the river
was remarkable spectacle. The river
was turbulent field of ice with huge
ice foes crashing together. the mass
passing through the rapids over the
falls with noise Of thunder. 1t requir-
ed many days for the foes to run out.
and 1t was weeks before the river was
entirely free of ice.
This condition was brought about by
long period of low temperature. The
lowest reached was 10 below zero, on
January 10. On three days it was be-
low zero. and OIL the other days, when
the ice was heavy, the temperature
was near the zero mark.
From February IL to February 20.
1899, the river was filled with floating
ice. but it was never frozen over, as in
1893.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-01-27
PREACHERSVILLE

Mrs. Susan Edmiston has been quite
in.
Miss Ruby Cress has been on the sick
list.
Little Eliza Cummins has been quite
poorly.
Rev. Thomas Owens has been i'll for
some time.
Little Miss Elsie Hutchins has been
quite sick.
Miss Jean McKechnie has been quite
sick of grippe.
Services at the Methodist church
here on the fifth Sunday.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-01-27
Bad Habits.

Those who breakfast at eight clock
or later, lunch at twelve and have din
nsr at six are almost certain to be
troubled with indigestion. They do not
allow time for one meal to digest be-
fore taking another. Not less than i've
hours should elapse between meals. If
you are troubled with Indigestion cor
rect YOUR habits and take Chamberlain $
Tablets, and you may reasonably hope
for quick recovery. These tablets
strengthen the stomach and enable il
to perform its functions naturally. OBJ
tainable everywhere. I'm.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-01-27

became apparent that he was likely to
be much worse. and in no condition to
continue his studies. he was brought
home to the residence of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. F. Lawrence, near
here. where he is attended by the ten
der care of loving homefolks and is
under treatment of the best medical
skill obtainable, and his many friends
are hoping the young man will have
speedy and complete restoration to his
former health.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-01-27
Doing" the Art Museum.

A drawing in Life represented two
young women in an art museum stand
ing before the LAGOON group while
are firemen, all right. but don't see
why they got so tangled up in the
hose"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-01-27

A man should never be ashamed to
say he has been in the wrong, which
is but saying, in other words. that he
is wiser today than he was yesterday.
Pope.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-01-27
Hard Cases.

Lots of people go to a clairyoysnt
TO get their minds read when they
should consult an osteopath-New
York Evening Sun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-03
COMMITTEE PLANS BLOCKED
Speedy Termination of Delegate Con-
tests Thwarted by Mass of Evidence

CHICAGO, June 3.-Plans of the re-
publican national committee for A
| speedy conclusion of the delegate con-
| tests pending before it were blocked by
a mass of evidence and argument pre-
scented from the congressional districts
of Georgia, in each of which there was
| a contest.
| Committee action Thursday, when
| the four delegates a large from Geor-
| gia. known as the Jackson faction.
after their leader. Henry S Jackson.
and credited with favoring the candi-
dacy of Elihu Root. We're seated which
| it was believed presaged a similar dis
posal of the district contests did not
| result as expected and announced
| Several delegates of the opposing or
| Henry Blum faction. who were said to
be ready to vote for Justice Hughes
were seated by the committee in a ten
| hour session in which Georgia politics
| from precinct to congressional district
were barred to the national committee
men
contests there remained for disposal
the following contests:
Louisiana four delegates at large and
eight congressional districts. one dele
gate each.
Mississippi. fifth congressional dis
trict one delegate.
Missouri eleventh congressional dis
trict two delegates.
Oklahoma fifth and sixth districts.
two delegates each
South Carolina. first fourth and sew
enth districts. one delegate each.
Texas, eight delegates at large and
three congressional districts The sixth
and seventh, with one delegate each.
and the fourteenth. with two delegates.
Virginia. third congressional district,
one delegate.
District of Columbia, two delegates
at large.
Florida first congressional district.
with one delegate.