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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13
Is 1T WELL DONE?

The climax of the happiest conclus-
ion of any service is to have it said
We'll done, thou good and faithful
servant" Only three days remain fol
the Georgia general assembly to have
their being in official life. Can it be
said of this body?
The pen of Governor Harris might
be used to a good advantage if he ex
ercised the veto power in several in
stances, for Georgia must look to her
executive and judicial departments for
a stable government-she cannot de-
pend on the legislative branch.
The time can be remembered when
the Georgia legislature was looked up
as gathering of stalwart Georgians
deeply and vitality interested in her
welfare; cognizant of her needs; mind
ful of the trust, and, above all, faith
full to duty. But, sad to say, many
Georgians are coming fast to belief
that the one-time honored assembly is
10 more. 1t has been made an occas-
ion where everything, except Georgia's
needs, is considered.
One fact in substantiation of these
conclusions is poignantly furnished by
the following news dispatch in the
Friday afternoon papers:
"a constitutional amendment was up
which provided that the widow Of a
Confederate veteran shall not be de-
prived of her pension for marrying a
Confederate veteran a second time,
provided the second husband is now
dead, and provided her pension was
not based in the first instance upon
her second marriage.
ITO pass constitutional amend
ment requires a two-thirds majority of
the whole house, or 1876 votes. The
pending bill was uncontested. But a
vote on another constitutional amend
ment, also uncontested, showed that
only 1928 members of the house were
present. During the roll call on the
pension bill a member got up and
walked out. Speaker Burwell raped
his gavel and called attention to the
fact that if any more members left the
house the bill could not pass
Representative Evans, of Screven,
and Representative Edwards, of Haral-
son, rose and started for the door
Again the speaker banged his gavel
and called attention to the danger in
which the bill was about to be placed.
The two representatives kept on walk
ing toward the door.
Bringing down his gavel with a re-
port like pistol shot, Speaker Bur-
well ordered that the doors be closed
and locked and that no member be per-
mitted to leave the hall.
1.-THE order was executed with alac-
rity by the doorkeepers, but not quick
ly enough to stop the gentleman from
Screven and the gentleman from Har-
alison. They were out before the doors
came together. and the bill for the
Confederate veterans widows went by
default"
To have the charge of 'liar" hurled
across a legislative halls is certainly
10 sign of a trend towards the good.
To have spleen caused by one or
more pointed issues vented out on
other measures because the parties
were not unanimous in each others
conclusions, is unbecoming any body
o. faithful officials.
Is it well done?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

What has become of the old-fashion-
ea daughter that got up early in the
morning, made fire in the stove and
cooked breakfast letting mother re-
main in bed until it was ready?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

amateur baseball between these two
cities, it is expected that the thrills of
the diamond will again awaken friend
" rivalry between the two cities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

Soon the cotton fields win be white
with the feecy staple, and as the dar-
kie pickers gather it in their melod-
ious voices will send forth the glad
some songs of.cotton picking time
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

Now that Hughes has swallowed the
suffrage plank he should don skirts
ard travel around over the country as
the bearded woman At this he might
make killing. AS vote getter nit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

The olefactory nerves Of the new
American party, must be pretty strong
or old Bill Sulzer would never have
been nominated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

If it was water bank, or land and
water bank, Savannah would stand
some show. She has both and a
plenty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

Speaker Burwell is having a hard
time keeping the legislators down to
their knitting. They act like lot of
school boys and are continually trying
to do and say cute things to make the
PEOPLE laugh,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

1t has already been proven that
Hughes is no speech maker. His cause
would be better off with his mouth
shut.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

The Columbus Enquirer Sun seems
to think its His Teeth that is keeping
the sharks away from Oyster Bay. 1t
strikes us this would be enough.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

The Chamber of Commerce loses a
valuable man in the resignation of
Secretary Hyman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

If all men were like George Wash
ington and couldn't tell lie, there
would be lots of unhappy homes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

The young man at the sea shore is
III great deal more danger from
mermaids than he is from sharks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

The possum has nothing on the Col
Onel when it comes to showing teeth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

Second Bull Moose Parker remains
ia the tree where the big Bull Moose
left him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

Old King Cotton is again ascending
mis- throne. Soon he will shine forth
in all his glory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

A correspondent asks: What is a
diploma? 1t is a receipt from the
seat of learning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

Shakespearian tragedies are as
Raught, compared to the present Eu-
ropean ones.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

Mankind and a man kind is two diff
ferent kinds of a man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

They call him Whiskers Hughes now.
His name will be mud after the election
is over
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

Man wants but little here below, but
he wants that little sho.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

An August bride is not always an
august person.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

Will the Wurm mystery go down as
another of Atlanta's unsolved ones?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

The Russian Bear is still pursuing
the Williams.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13
AMERIcUs SHOWS
OPERA HOUSE.

OPERA HOUSE.
Monday.
"a Fool There Was; Return Date.
Wednesday.
Ruth Roland in "a Matrimonial
Martyr; Goldburg Cartoons.
Thursday.
Charlie Chaplin, in "The yagabond.'
Friday.
Billie Burke in "Gloria's Romance. "
MONDAY.
Paramount, "Pasquale Acts
TUESDAY.
Metro Picture, "The Child of Des-
tiny''-Five Acts.
WEDNESDAY.
Triangle, "The Aryan"- Five Acts.
"Bucking Society," Reel Keystone
Comedy.
THURSDAY.
Paramount, Sweet Kitty Bellairs"-+
Five Acts.
FRIDAY.
Chapter Is of Who's Guilty"
Chapter 10 Mysteries of Myra."
SATURDAY.
Triangle, Little Meena's Romance"
Five Acts.
His Last laugh Reel Keystone
Comedy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13
JUST GIRLS.

JUST GIRLS.
Some are lean.
Some are fat.
Some are plump
Just like that.
Columbus Enquirer-Sun.
Some are blondes,
Some are brunettes,
But every ones
Some mans best pet.
Savannah Press.
Some we like,
Some we don't.
When a kiss we ask
They won't!
-Americus Times-Recorder.
Some are neat,
Some are sweet.
Some We meet
But all have feet.
-Schley County News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

line people whose advertisements
you read in this paper are ON the level
They're not afraid of their goods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-13

Americas, Ga, August 10, 1916
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-12-07
Farm Loans

In Chickasaw, Monroe and Lee
Counties at a low rate of inter-
est. Loans made for 5 to 10
years. Good options to borrow
ers, and good valuations on well
improved farms. Prompt service.
T. w. BAKER,
48tf Aberdeen, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-12-07
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
& A 9 T Q RIA
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The undersigned was on the 10th
day Of June. 1914. duly appointed and
qualified as executrix OF the Estate OF
M. j. Gavin. Declared, All persons
ha wing claims against said Estate are
Notified to probate and register the
same with the Clerk Of the Chancery
Court of the Second District of Chick
asaw County at Okolona, Miss, within
Que year from this date or they will
be forever barred.
Witness my hand this 9th day of
De cember, 1916.
Mrs. Eva Taylor Dieckrlede
Executrix.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-12-07

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned. have known K. j.
Cheney for the last IS years, and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE..
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price rs cents per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipatioA
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-12-07

place, announce the engagement
and approaching marriage of
their daughter, Frances Lorett,
to Mr.. Oliver Enoch Shell, of
Okolona, Miss, the wedding to
take place Sunday, Dec. II, at
home.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-20
Knocks Obstinate
Coughs in a Hurry
A simple ls0ine-Madc Remedy
that Gets at the Cause.

Thousands OF people normally health,
in every other respect, are annoyed with
q persistent hanging-on bronchial cough
year after year, disturbing their sleer
and making life disagreeable. It's SC
needless-therca an old home made
remedy that will end such a cough
easily and quickly.
Get from any druggist "212 ounces of
pint bottle and ill the bottle with plain
it at once Gradually but surely you
will notice the phlcgm thin out and then
disappear altogether, thus ending a
cough that YOU never thought would end.
1t also promptly loosens o dry or tight
cough, stops the troublesome throat
tickle, soothcs the irritatcd membranes
that lire the throat and bronchial tubes,
and relief comes almost Immediately.
A days use will usually break up an or
binary throat or chest cold, and for
bronchitis, Group, Whooping cough and
bronchial asthma there is nothing
better. 1t tastes pleasant and keeps
perfectly.
Pnex is a most valuable concentrated
compound of genuine Norway pine. ex-
tract, combined with guaiacol and is
used by millions of people every year
for throat and chest colds with splendid
results. f
To avoid disappointment, ask your
druggist for '2la ounces of Pinex" with
full directions and don't accept anything
else. guarantee of absolute satisfac!
ton or money promptly refunded goes
with this preparation. The Pinex Co.,
TT. Wavne- Ind.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-20
LOOKING INTO THE
SHARK SKIN PRICE
COMMUNICATION HAS BEEN SENT
TO THE AUTHORITIES IN
CAPITOL FOR FACTS.

A dispatch was sent out from Wash
.ngton a few days ago to the effect
that the goyernmentswould purchase
all the shark skins il could get to
experiment with il and see If il could
be made 10 take the place of leather
in the manufacture Of shoes and other
things for which this getting dearer
commodity every day, is used 1t is
stated in the telegram of the press
associations that a reasonably good
price will be paid for these skins and
as the meat can be sold in New York
1T would be profitable provided the
skins would bring reasonably good
price. The meat has been sold but the
price was anything except inviting and
the parties who did ship to New York
found not enough profit for the time
and trouble it took to prepare the
shark meat for shipment
There is no doubt but that there are
millions of sharks in these water,
especially in the spring and it would
be little trouble to land large numbers
of them right near here Shark are
especially plentiful and exceeding
brave in the waters around Fernan-
dina. At certain seasons of the year
il is almost impossible to fish in those
waters on account of the thousands
of large monsters which manage to
get The fish before they can be pull
ed aboard the boats.
A gentleman representing members
of the Fishermen's Union VIII take the
matter up with the proper officials in
Washington and this may be the
means of starting another great mon.
ey-making industry in this city.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-20
CITY OFFICERS
WILL ASK RAISE
THE MAYOR CHEF POLICE
AND orr ERS.

Alleging that their salaries are
inadquetc at the present prices OF
,nany necessities. the police and fire
dep tmCnt VIII ask d raise in their
respective salaries during the year of
| 1917 and The mGtte' VIII be brought
to the attention ii the council early
N next month. These are not the
only people VINO work for thhe munich
pality who will ask a raise. 1t is under
stood that * me of the public works
department VIII also make a request
for AN increase.
The mayor. 80 will probably ask
for an increase IS also will the chief
of police Beta OF these positions re-
quire great deal oi time practically all
Both OF these officials receives 81, 200
per annum. o. 500 per month Many
years age fees we've attached to the
office Of police chief but that has
been cut and lcne in recent years has
received any cave a salary While
The mayor has other interests, his
office consumes almost his entire
time at a great neglect Of his private
affairs.
Just what the council as whole
will think of the many requests which
will come for al increase rel aims to
be seen but It Is thought in SOME eases
the requests will be granted.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-20
ANOTHER LARGE
ORDER FOR PRAW \
COMES FROM THE FRENCH AND
WILL BE SHIPPED VIA NAL.
LORY THROUGH N. Y.

Some time ago local prawn fac
Tory received an order through their
New York commission house for
$4,000 worth Of prawn and the same
were shipped and the fact that the
;ocds gave entire satisfaction is at
ested by a repeat order for nearly
double the amount which will be ship
ped from this port to New York City
and from there to port in Europe
together with numerous foodstuffs
Cor the army and navy now engaged in
the great war.
While it is probable that an ad-
vance could have been secured if in
sisted upon there was no request for
a raise in the former price by the To-
cal factory and it is practically sure
that this order will be followed by Al
lies generally as the struggle con-
tinues.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-03-31
"Fi-FI OF THE TOY SHOP
tocM Talent to Present Beautiful
Musical Play Friday Night, April Z.

One week from tonight, Friday,
April z. "Fi-Fi of the Toy Shop"
will be presented by local talent at
the opera house. This is most at
,tractive musical extravaganza in
which about us people will take
part. 1t is to be given under tho
auspices of the Mamie Fraser Society
of the Presbyterian church. A very
encouraging start at practice for the
play was made Wednesday.
Miss Adelyne Hood. one of Ches-
ter's most accomplished musicians
has kindly consented to play the
leading role, Fi-Fi. which is said to
be well adapted to her youthful beau
ty and grace.
The theme of the play in brief is
this: Bonnie, daughter of Tackham-
mer. the Toymaker. while working
in her fathers shop at the close of
day is overtaken by the Sandman.
who casts her into a magic sheep.
She begins at once to dream a won
hNiiui uicdhl III WHICH lIt DlSuue,
wooden and paper dolls come to life
and many strange adventures befall
Bonnie and the toys before morn
ing light scatters the charm. Lieu
tenant Tin Heart, toy soldier. is
the first to be awakened and beau
tiful "Fi-Fi" comes next. Besides
"Fi-Fi." to be played by Miss Hood,
several other principal characters
are as follows:
Bonnie-Miss Pearl Coffey.
Sandman-Mr. Quay d. Hood
Loosely Bessie McManus.
Ink Spot-Miss Willie Reed.
Aurelia-Miss Virginia Taylor.
Jap Doll-Miss Kate McManus.
Prince Lolly-Pop-Mr Will Plyler.
Lieut.. Tin Heart-Dr. G. e. Pratt.
Capt. Barnacle-Mr. j. Foster
Moore.
Man-in-the-Mo -Moon--Mr. II. H. Kes-
ter.
Tackhammer--Mr Steve c. Will
Jams.
Bo-Peep-Mrs. III. II. Kester
Chorus-Messrs +. Curtis Mackev
and Mark p. johnson.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-03-31
Mr. jack Phillns sncnt saturday

Mr. Jack Phillips spent Saturday
nigh, With Dewey Neal
Mr.. T. NJ. Gardner lost his horse
sunday night Il was sick only a
short while before it died We are
sorry Of his loss.
Mrs. Lou Byrd visited her broth
rr. Rev J. r. CASTOR, this week.
Mir ana Mrs. W. r. Catoe visited
AT the home OF the formers mother,
Mrs W. NJ Catoe. Sunday.
school was out Friday March "a,
for this term and they reelected
The same teachers for the next term,
Prof. f. w. Caskey, as principal and
Miss Annie Lingle and Miss Laura
Morgan, for the assistants.
Rev. j. Il. CASTOR purchased an
automobile last week
Miss Ruth Phillips visited Misses
Helen, Effie and Alice Neal Sunday.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-03-31
DEATH OF MISS KATE GHENv


Miss Kate Ghent. daughter of Mr..
lobert Ghent, passed away last Tues
lay March 21st. at her hone i'm IN,
."iili village. after long lingering
illness. Miss Kate was lovely girl
and was loved by all who knew her.
she was about seventeen years of
age. She bore her suffering well. The
bereaved family has the sympathy
nt many friends.
This is poem that was written
and hidden away by her before she
died:
DO you hear the voices calling?
Listen children that you may.
Do you hear the baby voices
From the land so far away?
Do you hear the loving Saviour
Calling you to work and pray?
If you wait some baby voices
VIII have died so far away.
DO you hear the Saviour pleading
Suffer them to come to me?'
Bring. o bring my precious jewels.
Gather them from land and sea.
VIII you send to them the story
OF that Saviour and His love?
Tell them how He wants to lead them
To the heavenly home above"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-03-31
WHAT PAPERS SAY OF "FI.EI,


''Fi-Fi' is wonderful \ dream
fantasy of childhood \ production
that every child and grown-up will
wish to see.-Chicago Examiner.
In Bonnie's dream the toys come
TO life. bounding, eXuberant. impish
life and participate in a series Of
adventures that take them from tha
toy-shop through the Milky Way. the
Gardens OF Fairie Land and back TO
the toy-shop again.-Louisville Post.
When the Sandman cast his spell
over Bonnie, he cast it not alone
over the toy makers pretty daugh-
ter. The hundreds of people VINO
crowded the Empire yesterday knew
not whether they were awake or
dreaming. They lived IN a Fairyland
where now and then they caugbr
slimpses of a familiar figure, but in
which they spent most of their time
in surprise and bewildcrment.
"Fi-Ff' was enjoyed more than any
professional production ever seen in
this city.-Quincy Herald.
There was not dull moment in
"fi-Fi Fi-Indianapolis Star
"Fi-FI' deals with a fascinating
story. beautifully portrayed. II holds
interest from start to finish. South
Bend News
The novelty and clever portrayal
of the toy comedy afforded the au
dience a genuine stockton
Independent.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-03-31
PERSONALS
(. + + + ++*.s 1. j. i = 4. !. = !.

Mr.. Perry Mackey was a recent
visitor in Chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Cook were
visitors this week in Kershaw.
Miss Annie Robertson. of Ker-
shaw is visiting relatives in Ian,
caster
Miss Lillian McNinch of Char
lotte, visited her sister, Mrs. d. e.
Penny, this week.
Judge Ernest Moore is expected
home this week from Edgefielt
where he has been holding court.
Col. and Mrs. Leroy Springs are
at home again after an absence of
several weeks in Florida and Cuba.
Miss Thelma Beckham has return
ed to her home in York after Wis
ii to relatives here in Lancaster.
Mrs. j. f. Addison and Mrs. II. S.
Smith. of Riverside. are visiting Mr..
and Mrs B. w. Clark. OF Rock Hill.
The Misses McMurray. teachers Of
the 3C's school, spent the week with
their parent near Lancaster. Ker-
shaw Era
Miss Mary Wylie Lindsey. of Ian.
caster. is visiting her sister. Mrs.
Willis c. Strange. at 1I2O Elmwood
avenue
John T. Green. Esq. was in Char
lotte on business Saturday. He
spent Sunday at Gastonia with his
sister. Mrs. Hugh f. White.
Miss Sara Lemmond. who has been
for some time in Columbia finishing
a business course. is the guest OF
her sister, Mrs. Roddey Reid.-Roc,i
Hill Herald.
Miss Betty Brown. who has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. S. w. Heath
in Winnsboro, and is now the guest
OF Miss Lottie Klutz. in Chester.
is expected home tonight.
Mrs. R. f. Wylie Mrs. ]. II. With
erspoon, Mrs. r. c. Brown. Miss
Juanita Wylie and Mr.. John
d. Wylie motored to Columbia
this morning. Miss Wyue attended
a meeting of the executive committee
Continued on PAGE 81
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-03-31
FUNERAL OF LITTLE HOWARD
McMANUS.

The funeral of little Howard Nc
Nanus will be preached by the pas
tor, Rev. Franklin Funderburk, at
Union church on April ., the second
Sunday in April, the services begin
ming promptly at IL o'clock.
Little Howard was a bright, sweet
boy. only three years of age, whose
baby prattle and the little prayer he
said at night are missed in the home.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-03-31
CLAUD y. SAPP HONERED
Appointed Assistant Attorney General
of South Carolina.

The many friends of Hon. Claud
y. Sapp, OF the Lancaster bar. will
be pleased to know that he has been
appointed assistant attorney general
by Attorney General Thomas II. Pee
bles. Mr.. Sapp will go to Columbia
Monday to be sworn in. He succeeds
Mr.. Fred II. Dominick, of Newberry.
who recently resigned.
Mr.. Sapp is well equipped to fill
the position. He is graduate of
Wofford college where he received
his literary education. After leaving
Wofford he entered the law depart
ment of the University of South Caro-
lima and graduated therefrom with
tho p. L. degree. He served with
distinction in the lower house of the
South Carolina legislature.
We are glad To know that Ian
caster is not to lose Mr. Sapp. He
will still maintain his law office at
this place.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-03-31
The oulnlue Tha, Does Not Atrect The nsso

Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA.
TIVE BROMO DUMMIES better than ordinary
gulN"e and does not cause nervousness Nr
ringing iu head Remember the full name and
Iu,i- igr t.ic signature Ct J.. W. GROVE. 2Sc
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-03-31
NOTES FROM Mill VILLAGE

Mr.. X. ). Snipes is very sick.
Miss Nancy Gilmore, who has been
very sick, IS some better now.
Miss Dillie Adams, who has been
in bad health for some time. is i'm
proving rapidly.
Mrs. Copeland Hair, who was hurt
in an automobile accident recently.
is getting along nicely.