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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-29
Bot Fly Of The Horse
BY Or. w. M 5uRsoN, Professor Of
Veterinary Medicine, Georgia
State College OF Agrieu-
ture, Athens, Ga.

The mature bot fly of the horse
closely resembles a honey bee. During
hot weather the female fly deposits
eggs en- the hairs of the neck, breast
and legs of horses and mules. The eggs
are cemented tightly and are quite
difficult to remove. The eggs hatch,
and the larvae crawl on the surface
of the skin causing a tickling, sensa-
ton. The horse or mule ticks itself,
and the larvae are transferred to the
mouth and are then swallowed with
food. Upon reaching the stomach,
they attach themselves to the mucous
membrane lining by means of booklets
with which the heads are armed. They
remain in this location for about 10
months and gradually reach their
maxium growth. Having attained full
growth they release their hold and
pass through the intestines to the
ground with the manure. An earthly
cocoon forms around them and Tthey
lie dormant for time, finally ennerg-
ing from the cocoon as fully develop
ed adult flies. If horses and mules are
constantly supplied with salt the in
testation Of the stomach is kept at 8
msnimum.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-29
IN MEMORY OF DUR
BABY, VIII. BUCKALEW, IA.

"A Flower, Too Good For Earth,
Transplanted in Heaven
On April 18th, just as the earth was
clothed in all it's beauty and summers
was yet in it's youth, God sent an angel
down and plucked one of his fairest
buds to adorn and make more beautiful
His kingdom.
1t was only two short years that he
was given us, but. oh, how he had en-
twined himself around the hearts of
all who knew him, and how we will
miss the radiant smile and the little
voice we loved so WELL
Were it not for the blessed thought
OF the meeting beyond it would be
hard, indeed, to bear the loss, but we
know there is another tie to beckon us
on, and God has given, God has taken
away Blessed be His name"
Dearest baby thou has left us
And thy loss we deeply feel,
But tbs God that hast bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
MRS. HUBBARD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-29
BRIDGE WORK WILL
BEGIN IN 80 DAYS

Actual construction operations on
the new steel and concrete bridge over
Frint river at Murray's Ferry will be
commenced in about 80 days, according
to communication received by Ar
thur Rylander, chairman of the board
OF county commissioners, from the
Southern Bridge Company, of Birm-
ingham, Ala, which holds the con-
tract for the structure.
The Flint river bridge is to be built
at cost of about $4,000 all told,
this expense covering not only the
cost of the steel and concrete span
across the river proper, but also the
approaches on both sides.
Both Sumter and Dooly counties are
cooperating in constructing the
bridge, the arrangement having been
satisfactorily completed between the
two boards Of county commissioners.
On account of difficulty in securing
transportation facilities, the ship
ment of material for the new bridge
has been delayed somewhat, but with
in 80 days the actual work will COM
menee, and from that time until the
bridge has been completed, the gangs
OF workmen will be busy every minute
of the day.
A gang of convicts has been busy for
several weeks reconstructing the road
from Americas through the eastern
section Of the county to Murray's Fer
~ and by the time the new bridge is
ready for use, the highway will be in
perfect condition.
1t is expected that by autumn the
two counties will be linked by a first
class highway and a modern steel
bridge, thus affording the best possible
facilities for vehicle transportation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-29
MYSTERIOUS VIRGINIA
HOMICIDE SOON TO BE
AIRED IN THE COURTS

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va, April 2S.
Charles E. Vawter, professor Of
mathematics at Virginia Polytechnic
Institute, will be tried here at the May
term of the Montgomery county circuit
court, charged with the murder of
Stockton Heath, Jr., who was promin-
ent in society and sports. He has indi~
Gated, through counsel, that his defense
will be based on betrayal of friend
ship"
Early in the morning of March 18th,
Heth, clad only in pajamas, was found
MORALLY wounded in an upper hallway
of the Vawter home in Blackburg
where he was an overnight guest.
Three bullets from revolver had en-
tered his body, the range of the shots
being upward, indicating they had been
fred from the stairway. Professor
Tawter was arrested on a warrant
charging him with the shooting but was
released under 81 900 bond after waiv-
ing a preliminary hearing.
Just before he died early in the
morning of March 18, in the presence
Of Lieutenant Clement Heth, of the
United States army. and Sommon-
wealth's Attorney R. l. Roop, Heth,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-29
Use Of Patented Stock
Feeds Not Necessary
"coRN-cRIB" CROSS is THE BEST
CONDITIONER - GOOD FEED
AND ATTENTION w L
KEEP LIVE STOCK
HEALTHY.
BY DIR. w. M. BuRSoN, Professor OF
Veterinary Medicine, Georgia State
College OF Agriculture


Condition powders and patented
stock feeds are sold in large quantities
9by travelling statesmen and merchants.
They are widely advertised in most
farm papers. Extravagant claims are
often made for the powders, that they
win cure various diseases, regulate the
system, purify the blood, etc. Scien-
tific analysis shows that these special
/ feeds for the main part consist OF
various amounts of oil meal, grain,
meal, ETC., with the addition of few
tonic drugs, the use Of which all live
rstock owners should understand.
: If the animals have good teeth,
variety of grain and roughage in suffi-
cient quantity, access to salt and
plentiful supply of clean pure water
they will keep in good condition. In
vestigations carried out at many of
the Experiment Stations in the United
States and foreign countries demon
strate the failure of the patented prep
arations to do all the manufacturers
claim for them.
In no case has their use decreased
the cost of the ration, and in no case
has their use cheapened the cost of
the product, whether it be beef, pork,
mutton, wool, butter or eggs. In many
cases the use of continental feeds has
proved detrimental, as they increased
the expense of feeding and lessened
the gains of animals receiving them
in the ration
1t may appear in some instances
that the use of stock foods or egg
producers are beneficial, as improved
condition of animals or poultry is fire.
quently to be observed after the prep
arations have been faithfully used for
some length of time. 1t must be OBJ
served, however, that the directions
usually require the preparation to be
given three times day on grain or
chopped feed" If just as much atten-
ton is paid to the regular feeding of
the stock all the time, as when pro-
prietary feeds and tonic powders are
being used, there will be little need
for worry on account of run down con-
dition," weak digestive powers"
bad blood" and other kindred all
ments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-29

Salem. The Vawters have two small
children, a girl and a boy, both of
whom were at home on the night Of
the shooting. Bernard Williams, stu.
dent, was the only other occupant of
the house, where he had room.
Both the Vawter and Heth families
are socially prominent and an impos-
ing array of counsel has been retained
by the opposing sides. Judge W. W.
Moffett will preside. jack Lee, Of
Lynchburg, one of the most famous
criminal lawyers in the state, will
break precedent of twenty years to
assist Commonwealth Attorney Roop
in the prosecution. Heretofore he has
steadfastly refused to take part for the
state in murder trial. J. Hoge Tyler,
Jr., of Radford, also has been retain
ed for the state. Vawter will be de-
Tended by Corless and Calhoun, Of
Christiansburg. and R. L. Jordan, of
Radford
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-29

said:
Charlie vawter shot me; he hasn't
got thing to stand on
Counsel for Vawter issued a stete-
ment two days later declaring that the
evidence will disclose a betrayal of
friendship and confidence reposed." 1t
said "the day has not come when the
honor of a Virginia home is no longer
sacred, and we feel that our client
will have nothing to fear at the hands
Of a jury of his countrymen.
Vawter's bond was increased to $10,-
600 after Heth's death, and he has con.
tinued to live at home since the trag-
edy. Apparently there has been no
break in the home life and Professor
Vawter and his wife have continued to
receive their friends.
Mrs. Vawter is regarded in this sec
ton as one of the most beautiful wo-
men in the state. Before her marriage
she was Miss Rachael Henderson, of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-29
HATFIELD BROTHERS AMONG
ELECTION BANDITS ON TRIAL

HUNTINGTON, w. ", April rs
Bandits armed with reyolvers and
with faces hidden behind black masks,
swept down on the polling place in
Rockhoue precinct, Mingo county,
shortly before the ballots of the 1914
congressional election were counted,
held up the entire election staff at the
point of guns and stole the entire
franchise Of the precinct. Poll books,
ballot boxes and election paraphen-
ALA were carted away
r Two brothers of former governor
of this state are on trial in federal
court here charged with completely in
that raid. They are Greenway and
Valentine Hatfield, brothers of former
governor H. G. Hatfield. Three others
Noah White, George R. Maynard and
Jack Brewster-who experienced a
mistrial at the September trial, will
face the same charges again.
One lone Bull Moose ballot, found on
a wild hillside, miles from the precinct.
is the only one of the 500 ballots ever
found
Howard Sutherland, republican SEN
ator from West Virginia, and c. E.
Cooper, republican, were the success
full candidates in the 1914 election. The
alleged fraud favored democrats, it is
claimed but did not materially affect
the republican count.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-29
Preparation and FertiI-
izatiOn Of The Orchard
T. H. NOTATION, Prof. Horticulture,
Ga. State College OF Agriculture

Ga. State College OF Agriculture
The man who has cover crop on
his orchard this year is lucky, for
it has prevented a great deal of wash
ing during the rainy season of the
winter, and, when turned under, which
should be done in March, will add hui
mus and make more friable and wa
ter-holding soil for the coming crop
season. The orchard should be plowed
during March. Where it has been
ploweG from year to year, the plow.
ing should be from 6 to inches deep.
Pillow it in the opposite direction this
year from that plowed last year. This,
of course, has reference to level orch
ards. Where the trees are set on ter
races, the blowing, of course, is done
n the same direction each year. Disc
with a two-horse disc as soon after
blowing as convenient. Fertilizer
should then be applied.
With potash costing as much as it
does, the orchard fertilizer should
be 100 pounds of cottonseed meal, or
some other nitrogen carrier as sui
plate of ammonia, or nitrate of soda.
Mix the 100 pounds of cottonseed meal
with 200 pounds of acid phosphate.
Where nitrate of soda or sulphate of
ammonia is used, mix with 400 pounds
of acid phosphate and from 500 to 700
pounds of this mixture should be ap-
piled broadcast per acre and disced in
as soon after as possible. The orchard
should then be kept in shape by going
over it with spring tooth or spike
tooth harrow every ten days or two
weeks. The time to SOW the cover crop
is in the late summer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-29
Dissolution of Copartnership.

We agree that the copartnership of
v Papas and p. Baloukas, a firm do
ing business as Papas and Baloukas,
who have been operating a restaurant
in the name and style of B and B.
Cafe, has this day been dissolved.
Public will take notice. Both of the
parties retiring from the said firm.
P. BALOUKAS.
" PAPAS.
29-1 aW.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-29
119 NAY BE DEAD IN
BIG MINE EXPLOSION

HASTINGS, Col, April 2S.-A total
of fifteen bodies have been taken from
the Hastings mine of the Victor Amer
lean Fuel Company where the explos-
ion yesterday entombed 119 people.
Officials of the mine said that it was
feared that all entombed has persisted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-29
ANNOUNCEMENT!

ewing the high price OF food and
decided discontinue all bicycle
truck will make two trips
day anywhere corporate Truck will leave store
10: 80 also to sell for cash only
reduce the cost OF living every time
account going to distribute
benefited increase volume OF bust
you assist promoting policy when
yous n profits. st9A.EH
calling getting
the line We truly
grateful made accounts has been
pleasant they will take the right view
in their account
the future Faithfully yours for
more busine
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24
Other Communities

PLEASANT PLAIN, Nov. /. - MIR.
and Mrs. c. f. Kisner visited Mr..
William Jones, of Inwood, on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Voorhees,, Of
Martinsburg, Mr.. Robert May and
family, of Inwood, Misses Eleanor
and Sarah Kisner and Agnes Prath-
er spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs,
Melvin Prather.
MIR. and Mrs. Theodore Kisner, Jr.,
the n~ewlyweds, of Martinsburg, spent
the weekend with George Kisner and
family.
Messrs. Roy Grouse and Floyd Dick,
OF Morgan county, are visiting Mr..
Isaac Grouse.
Rev. Casper Miller and family of
your city, were visitors in our vicin-
ity Sunday.
Miss Josie Prather spent Wednes-
day with Mrs. Johnson Coils, near In
wood.
Miss Margaret Glover, of near
Kearneysville, visited at the homo OF
Mr.. Luther Kisner last Thursday.
Mr.. Joseph Lease, of Reading, Pa,
is spending several days with hia
mother, Mrs. Rebcca Lease.
Miss Mabel WATSON was the guest
of Sidney Mason Sunday evening.
Mr.. w. II. X. Miller was a BRIEF
visitor at the home of Mr.. Lewis VOL
ford near Martinsburg Sunday.
Mr.. Harry Fulk and son Waiter were
business visitors in Martinsburg SAT
urday.
Miss Leona Triggg. teacher Of New
Haven school spent the weekend with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Triggs
at Vanclevesville.
cottage prayer meeting Will be held
at Mr.. &. e. W~asson's next Sunday
night at 7.30. Everyone is invited to
attend these meetings.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24
OHIO FARMERS BOARDING
POTATOES FOR So A RUSHEL

ST GAINESVILLE, O., Nov. I'll
Buyers declare farmers OF Belmont
county are boarding their potatoes,
expecting them to reach So a bushel
Offers dealers have regarded as nat
tering have been refused. The big
gest market for Belmont county,
Wheeling, w. Va, Is paying 4 cents
a poun for the spuds, which means
from $3.50 to $40 a bu shell accord
ing to grade.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24
Rutcher seIIs Bear Meat.

EISINS, w. Va, Nov. 21.-So
many bdlrs are being killed in this
section that one butcher is Offering
bear g for sale. A sign in his
window advertises bear steaks at 40
cents a pound, and bear roasts at 20
and % cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24
MANY TURKEYS NEAR
HANCOCK IN MOUNTAINS

While turkeys are scarce in this
county, according to the hunters, the
vicinity Of Hancock has them aplenty.
In the mountain section from Hancock
to Clearspring the birds are hocked
and hunters go to that section daily
with the idea OF getting some Of the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24

JoIRNSONTOWlN, Nov. n Mr..
and Mrs. james Shriver and children
spent sunday with Mr.. Bent Shriyer,
OF this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Moler, from
Shepherdstown, and Mr., and Mrs.
Charles Unger were the weekend
guests OF Mr.. John Wintermoyer and
Mr.. and Mrs. G, w. Suss. Miss Sue
Kilmer also spent Sunday with Mrs,
Suss.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24

LITTLE GEORGETOWN, Nov. Il.
MIR. II. S. Miller, Of Martinsburg,
and Mr.. Payne trayelin salesman for
the Bee Brand Extract Co, were bus
mess visitors at Little Georgetown
yesterday.
Mrs. Harry Lemaster, OF near Fall
ing Waters, is calling on friends this
morning at this place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24
important Meeting Held.

An important meeting of the Re.
tail Clerks Association was held last
night at the hall of the Junior Order
United American Mechanics, South
Queen street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24

in the Allegany club at Marlinton, W.
Va, under a Doctors care, suffering
from an injured leg, the result of %
fall while hunting in the hills OF this
state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24

NORTH MOUNTAIN, Nov. 81.
Mr. Richard Hammerslea and Mr..
Charles Hess were business visitors
in Maitinsburg yesterday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24

Dyspepsia is Americas curse, To
restore digestion, normal weight,
good health and purify the blood, use
Burdock Blood Bitters Sold IT all
drug stores Price, st25.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24

Messrs. John and Frank Morgan
were home for a little visit over
Sunday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24

tMARLOWE, Nov. 81, Mrs. Nor
man lands is entertaining Mrs. f.
M. Lloyd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24

IRON. Wcoowozksng I'D GonsTaetors' Rechiners
New and second hama Machine tools. etc. Garage
Machinery, Cas- anu GasoiIns enginea- Pumps,
electric Motors, Engines, Boilers, pianera, Band
saws. etc. Saw-Iuii outfits. Betting Pulleya,
SbaftinE. Contractors equipment. Concrete
mixers. $3.50 up. Everything in machinery and
supplies. Special P.ices.
BAIRD MACHINERY Co. Pittsburgh, Pa
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24
SWEATERS for WINTER

Some have deep sailor collars with patch peck
cts and full belt. The all-wool gathering is par
tieuiarly well selected and are woven into dandy
creations for the ones who need something to
keep them warm in the cool evening of Novem-
Der. All styles and prices.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24
Charming Suit Offerings

These suits were just received this past week and are from
one of the greatest manufacturers in the East. They are in va
riety of style and the cloth is of Pom Pom, Broadcloth, Gabar-
dine, Serge Cheyiot, and other materials, exquisitely tailored, and
the colors are of Black, Blue, Taupe, Green, Plum and other new
made colors. Be sure and price them before buying elsewhere.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24

States Attorney Injured.
j. Philip Roman, states attorney
for Allegany county, Md, is confined
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24

birds for Thanksgiving and usually
come home satisfied.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24
-
Thanksgiving Blouses

We heard one party last week say My, blouses of today are
expensive" Expensive? Not if you consider that they con-
plete your suit and make your costume one that will be all that
is necessary for the Thanksgiving occasion. Our stock Of crepe
de chine, geOrgette crepe, silk and satin waist is particularly large
At this time, allowing you a vast selection of coIors and color
combinations. Priced very moderate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-24
Unusual Style Dresses

This is the place for the dress you'll need, for a thousand
and one occasions when nothing will do but the ever-smart one
piece dress. There are attractiv styles beautifully tailored. Your
choice of styles are so great that you can suit yourself individual.
~ as well as any modiste can. BE sure and them before
Thanksgiving.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

Prof. Marques Wallace is home
from Virginia for the summer.
Miss Mary bearing will attend the
Beta Sig Convention in Kanas City
next week.
Miss Dorothy Holmes gave a very
elaborate dinner Friday evening in
honor of Miss Leila Winans and Mr..
Carter Norris. A vase of pink roses
and sweet peas stood in the center of
the table. At the corners Of the table
were pink and white candles tied with
pink tulle. Small baskets of nuts
were favors of the evening, and al
elegant %five-course dinner was en-,
joyed by the following: Misses Leila
Winans, Willie Hook, Mary Lewis, Of
Oceola, Mo-; Messrs. Carter Norris
Robt. Hare, of Fulton; Will Williams
Eugene Holmes, and Hollie McNaul
of Charles City, Iowa. After dinner
the guests enjoyed dancing and music
for the rest of the evening.
Miss Nina Claud Pearson is the
guest of Miss Myrtle Roberts thi;
week.
Mrs. Lee B. Hawthorne was hos
tess Friday afternoon for the F. A
E. Club. AT the close of the games
the hostess invited her guests to The
dining room. Mrs. L. NJ. White ans
Mrs. Wallace Fry presided at thu
beautiful table which had a clun!
cover on it. A low band of spring
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

blossoms graced the center of the ia
BILE with small birds around it. A
very delicious two-course lunch was
served from the table. The out-of
town guests were Mrs. Roy Mills of
Duluth, Mimi; and Mrs. Richard
Myall, of Liberty, Mo.
Mrs. Matthews and Mr.. and Mrs
L. N. Gordon, of Kansas City, will
be the guests of Judge and Mrs. W.
w. Bolts next week.
Mrs. W. S. Claggett, of Kansas
City, is the guest of Mrs. Lewis
Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe wilkins will leave
July LIST for a months outing in Can
ada with a party from Lexington, Mo.
"The Darktown Duet" a slick floor
cool showers and refreshments all
added to the enjoyment of the dance
which was given by a bunch of the
younger" fellows in the NJ. NJ. A.
gym Friday evening. Mr.. and Mrs
W. W. Fry chaperoned the eighteen
couples who attended. Miss Mabe.
Anderson, of Columbia; Miss Eilint
Ingle, of Christian College; William
Vernon, of Oklahoma; Newton Car.
ter, of Kansas City, and j. r,
Green, of William Jewell College, were
the guests.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
TEACHERS AND PUPILS
TAKING COUNTY EXAMS
AT MCMILLAN HIGH

Twenty-one persons took examina-
.tions in Mcmillan High study hall or
Friday in order to secure first, second
and third grade teachers certificates.
The questions were made out by the
State department and are uniform
throughout the State of Missouri The
following were candidates:
Laddonia Misses Leta Glove,
Jennie Brakel, Blanche Brooks, Mol
lie Jones; Mrs. Ida Yost; ]. D.
Bracket, W. F. Clark.
Sturgeon - j. M. Barnes, Mrs
Edna l.. German.
Centralia - Miss Katie Siewers =.
Mexico - Misses Mabel Cook, May
Powell, Sue Reid, Annie Cowherd, and
E. C. offutt.
M~artinsburg - Miss Dorothy Seek
Ter.
Benton City - Misses Elizabeth
Demody, Nora Williams.
Moline - Miss Grace L. Dowell.
Wellsville - f. r. Hickerson.
Rush Hill - Miss Maud M. Mean.
The following grade school children
took their final examinations: Misses
Henrietta Fisher, Bolts School; Car
RE Lee, Bolts School; Bernice Vein
and, Bryan School; Jewell Bryson,
Louise Allen, Louise Halter and Will
liam Spottswood, Ellis Barnes, Ward
Ingram, Harley Rodercope, Earl
Swed, James Stoneberger and Ray,
mond Myerpeter.
County Superintendent johnson was
in charge of the examination.