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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20
Sailer Gets Damages
From Automobile Driver

Justice I.n" f.. hobbs rendered his do
rIs!un Yesterday morning i'll III" Sailor
blum case. awarding Sailer STA in Il suit
lnr $500 ,lamar,s.
rh" ulaintin alleged that Miss E"-
lcria Blum ran her automobile into his
motorcycle. several weeks ago. Knocking
hIm ard his machine through the Davis,
Hurkham & Tyler tnmraily's window.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20
STATE GIRLS GOOD
. The fntel!iKencer,

Special 10 The 1ntelligencer.
CHARLESTON. w. Va. Dec. a.
West Virginia girls have been good dur
ing the. past month. according To the
reports received by the stat" board OF
control from the Industrial School for
Girls ut Salem. ON November | th"re
wer. 70 young women In the school.
only one WAS committed by state courts
during the month and one was received
on parole. Two. however. were dis
charged on parole. Learning the remain
der on December ut the same figure. -.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20
Mrs. Henry J. Dal-yInplc.

Funeral services "il! l" held THIS llt-
crnnnn at MnEn. ohio. FOR Mrs. Virginia
paIrvmpln. wife Of Hurry j. na!rymple
who passed away at lrr HON" in MlnGo
Monday morning Tn" remains will h'
brought here this evening, and in'"rmcnt
will hc made 1T t;rrruwn"d tomorrow.
Mrs. Ialryrnplr MIS- Formerly Miss
virginia Mason 'inwuman Of this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20
TO ADVANCE FARES

NEW CASTLE. t.. Dec. l?.--SuhJ"c
to thc obtaining ur permission from tn
PENNSYLVANIA public Scrvi2" commits
sion. the MahOuins and ShrnaiIE" rail-
way and light company announced L"
day that care Un local street car liIic;
will hr advanced from i've tn SIN cents
nn January -, 1918.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20
Ob|T UARY.
Mrs, n, C.. Srtdcr.

Mrs. Flcnry Z. Snid"r. ON" Of the most
known ladies If the south side, ra%S"'i
away Mt the family hnmr. 202l lI"lt
street. yesterday morning hll"r an ~
ness of several months. death brin"
caused by complications. deceased WI"
born in Marietta ohio. in l>'I. ana soon
after came to this city, where she hH'i
resided since. She WIS Il member "l inc
Third Presbyterian church and gas con-
ncctcd with several church rrEahiHt-
lions. Funeral arrangements arc IN
complete Int VIII probably b" held FIJI
day, with R"v. J. L. Lry"ub"rErr. pastor
nf the Third Presbyterian Cnurrh. oHlci-
aiiNg.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20

"Thrrc Il mau outsd" who says he"
your tailor and wants To sec you about
Il bill"
"'rrll him Nv" snn" Ia attend the fu-
n,Gnl If Il rich rclativ" from whnnS
rNpcct Ia inherit Il great deal nt.
money"
Have YOU lost Il relative. Sir?'
No: but that fellow has been here
sn many times y feel ought To say
something tina. will mako him feel bet
ter. "---BirminLham Agc-Hcrald.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20
NONE INJURED.

SCRANTON. Pm. l'"r. l?.--nama E"S
amounting: ~ S3%."un resulted t"-dny
when III" pressing room "f III" dupont
in,wdcr Company at M""S'" blow NJ. ""
one was hurt AZ all workers had been
ordered out during tn" pressing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20
Fnnarnl Today.

This afternoon from the horne OF MS
rrnuCrnolhcr Mrs. g. Iiurs.man. at
.rhirtv-uir,h street, will b" held the fn-
ucrul services for William Lawrence
McCrcndv, nInc-vear-nld son pf Mr.. and
Mrs. irwin Mct'rcaIy Ut M'Zart. Inter-
mcnt viii Ln amdc at rrcn'SuOh. G.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20
American Casualties

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1g.--I;encrnl
pershing reported today the following:
Private Scott b. Merrill. infantry. died
December L. broncho pneumonia:
Charles II. Merrill. father. Anson,
MINI
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20
BANKRUPT NOTICES
I.n-r! States 81 America. Northern District
Yrs, Virginia. -:

I'nrr,: States 81 America. Northern District 81
Yrs, NTGGu'a -:
In thu Uatrd States District Court in and for said
District.
In ;hr matter - Charles l.. Ferguson. BANKRUPT
No. iSG Ia EankIuErr rr;,nn f'T Discharge.
tn The IIrnu.ahir Aston G.. Dayton Judge Of the
n.srlr: ,"ur; al The United States fur the
Nnr;lru District ~. W"St Virginia.:
Charles l.. Ferguson. Of IarE>nnhurg In the County
81 W,i4rl and s.4tr NJ West HIrSIna. In said Dis
;,r RESPECTFULLY rcpfrsrats that the 10Th day Of
August I.M past. he was tIir adIudcrd bankrupt
,li!cc the Of congress relating 10 hshkrupt'y
tina, he has duI? sursrndrr.! all his property and
r,.bt, q. .rrr.i:y. and has fully complied with all
IL" ir., "f 'aih acts and ~ orders N inc
cnur: t:miinS his hankiur'rf.
NhrrIfn-c. II" pay. Ina; h may b. drcr"rd hr the
court /, have tn. discharge from Nil debts prov
ahlc ar,lns, his estate under said hanN7G sets. ex
rrpt srr'. debts as are excepted by law from such
dIAha -.
Da:rd THIS .;th dav Of N"v'mhCt. 4. H.. 1877.
CliARES l.. FERGl'S0N.
bankrupt. .
Tbs II. C"r,rtc. ATTORNEY
Order Of HotIce Thereon.
Ncrthcrn District If wes: vTsinia. s.:
nu this ls:l dty ~ prcrEhr-. A. D. 1911. on
reading tho foregoing petition. If
Ur,rrrct hy the Cart ;ha; hearing ho had urna
III. same - the 18th daY Ct January 4. D.. 1915
.rfoc srn Inu, IL Wh"r:nS IL said district. at irn
nrlA.k in The forenoon: and that. notice thereof
h. published in the Whr",.'.s Intriliccnrrr
pa?cr printed In said District. and that ell known
c'c,urs and mixer persons In interest mag appear .;
ne said tine AID place AID show cause. II any
they hare why ;hc prayer NJ the sad petition should
not w. grained.
Ard /: j. r,.thcr ordered hv the rou1. that the
rlrfk s,.I sc,i h mail al! known creditors copies
u, SAID vr,iiLG and this order addressed 10 thrm
AZ their p!arrs nf Residence stated.
Witness Er iirn"rl!r Al>'"n g.. Dayton. Judge -
tho said rfrI'. and III" zeal thereof. at Wheeling.
In said d:srict the 18th day ri Decrair: 4. D..
l!l1.
Attest: \. T. JARRETT. clerk
t-.c-97 l.. =. H. g. Nd. W Va.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

WANT 10 hear from farmers who have good oil and
Gas territory 10 lea>s: parties Will opcr1u inlne'
d,atrly II territory looks good p. o. Boz 81.
Wheeling. ". Va. n--u''V'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20
Tbs IT, Cnrict'. Attorney.
Order of nntlct Ihtreon.
FOR SALE

Fcs SALE-l.Gna n,err,a:s. S';Sh;y used Tailor
made. h-:t materials. Si.6a up. Also niher second
hand fn- clothing nj great BARGAINS. We also buy
ra.t.nt cIGthirS. Il. Ga>sr. No lO"? MARKET. Bel!
1851. dl3-i
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20
WANTED--Female-

WANTED-Gnod positions open fu booE; Reercs
and s,enoSrapIcr. Applicants muH De- eApenenced
and civ, cuod references. These positions are lcr-
mancnt and will pay good salaries Want one youn-
lady 70, strictly S;enosraphic work and another for
combination book keeping and scnoG:aPhy. Apply 10
Miss Elizabeth Park. Financial Department. Neural
cline Building. No. SS-l9;h 81 dish
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. lady Cashier. State expert
rncr address =. q. Box $50 City. d-so-i
WANTE O-Wcm.n TO take charge OF small home
Pleasant surroundings. good home 10 the HSh;
womin State salary expected Address H. l.. W.
care lntcsencer. dis
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20

Icy hospital. is doing HS nicely rs can
lIr expected.
W. : Sind'inrd nf Jhr Royal TyT'-
writer company is IN i'a'rlm"ni on huS-
ln"$S.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20

JeweIry Bargains al HilIman &
Sons. Closing oyt sale to retire from
business. 20 Eleventh street.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20
LOST

LoST-Tht pa:ty in :hr autam1hr who picke, VI
small h-,wu nG;n rIbr. saturday night. t-tacrn
Wh,.lIms ni.l schuul iha: line .;:"Ct and l.. *
q. ,adIr:. hil, rtum I" Reeds .hutv Supply. so
Ntar:.r ,::cri aud receive reward d ISL
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20

WANIe p-Snyc pire and elbow foreman 10 take
charge If PIN. department in Los Angeles. TAI
Must be competent man with experience References
rcGured Address Boyle Mfg. Co.. 5lst & Santa Fr
Avenue u-Ii-"V'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20

WANTEp-At once. several GOOD dtlSsI> Ind
saIss boy, TO work before school, A'pS u
Circulation Department. lstslllsenesE btts'ss
and o. n.
WBNTEO-Mcn TO sell our line OF household
furnishings. from house 10 house on hnAn
weekly payments We pay weekly.
mr.6-tf c. F. ADAMS. ili0-ll4? Main 81
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-20

Chance to learn printers trade. Apply At
tnteIIIoeneer office to Edward Salaes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
FARKAS ESTATE TO BRING
TEST OF INHERITANCE TAX

ATLANTA, Ga Jan. 4.-Cliffcrd
Walker, attorney general of Georgia.
will shortly be called upon to defend
before the state supreme court the
constitutionality of Georgia's inheri-
lance tax law. which was passed dur
ing the administration of Governor
John NJ. Slaton, and which already has
brought 100000 into the state treas
ury.
The law was attacked in case COM
ing up from Dougherty county, where
Sam Farkas, a wealthy citizen, left an
estate valued at 100000 and dispose
of in will so intricate as to be almost
impossible of construction.
Attorneys representing certain OF
the benefciaries attacked the inherit
lance tax law on the ground that it is i
property tax instead of a privilege tax,
while the state contended, through At
torney General Walker that the tax is
purely a privilege tax. Judge Cox.
of the Albany circuit upheld the law.
and the case has been appealed to the
state supreme court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
FORMER AMERICUS GIRL
HONOR GUEST AT PARTY.

Mrs. Roy Bell, of Atlanta, who is
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. f..
D. Shipp. at their home on Plains road,
was the honor guest yesterday at a
pretty party arranged by Mrs. Edgar
Ship, the attractive Shipp bungalow
on Lee street being prettily decorated
for the occasion. Potted plants in full
blossom, with graceful palms were the
decorations, these lending charming
color to the scene.
The twelve guests played bridge at
three tables, top score being made by
Mrs. James A. Hixon, who received a
pretty growing plant in recognition OF
her skill at the table. A pretty hand
worked basket was presented the guest
of honor at the conclusion of the game,
when light refreshments were served.
Attending were Mrs. Bell, Mrs. ]. A.
Hixon, Mrs. R. G. Christian, Mrs. Her
schel Smith, Mrs. W. A. Dodson, Miss
Matte Lewis Dodson, Mrs. Hollis Fort.
Miss Mamie Sue Bell. Miss Callie Bell,
Mrs. Henry Johnson and Mrs. Eugene
Hill. while Mrs. Olin Dixon and Miss
Fannie May Williford assisted the
hostess in entertaining.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
MRS. HARRIS AGAIN HEADS
AMERICUS MUSIC STUDY CLUB.

Delightful, indeed, was the meeting
of the Music Study club at the home
of Miss Elizabeth Craig Cobb on Lee
street Wednesday, the occasion being
chiefly social in nature, though before
opening the social session, new officers
were chosen by the club members. The
unanimous choice of those present was
Mrs. J. w. Harris, Jr., president; Mrs.
Frank Cato. vice president; Mrs. S. H.
Mckee, treasurer, and Miss Helen
Argo, secretary.
Charmingly interpreted piano selec-
lions rendered by Miss Sallie Johnson,
Miss Mary Hawkes., Miss Luella Fields
and Miss Helen Argo were greatly
enjoyed by the members, each of these
artistes performing for the editicatton
of those present. A vocal solo rem
dered by Miss Blanche Snider was also
enjoyed, after which delicious refresh
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
MAJ. GLESSNER IS
OUT WITH VIEWS

Maj. w. l.. Glessner, formed editor
of the Americas Recorder, and now
field agent for the Southern Ruralist,
who before taking his present position
was at the head of the land and In
duustrial department of the Georgia
& Florida railway, says, after pretty
thorough survey of the cotton produc-
ing counties of Georgia that nearly all
the farmers are making preparations
to go into the biggest mistake of their
lives next season.
1T looks from what | have found"
said Maj. Glessner, that not only are
the majority of the farmers going
right ahead with the same big cotton
acreage. but good many of them are
even going to plant more cotton. 1t is
just that same case of the hope of the
individual that everybody else will cut
acreage and he will try to force
through all he can for himself and
get rich in one year.
THE most disappointing thing in
the condition that is confronting the
state now is the fact that so many of
the farmers refuse to believe even the
thing they see-that they can't beat
the boil weevil by the same old cot
ton growing methods. The good price
cotton is bringing now, and that 1t
has been bringing lately, is too much
temptation; it stultifies the average
farming judgment. A good many OF
the banks. particularly in the lower
part of the state, and right in the
places where the boil weevil has done
the greatest damage, are lending their
money now for preparations to grow
another big cotton acreage. They are
doing it on the chance that, even If
the planter can't raise full crop. he
might get by with some cotton, and if
he does the price is going to be so
fancy he will come out on top anyway.
And that erroneous idea is more or
less all over the weevil-infested part
of the state.
"Of course, you will find a really
wise farmer here and there who has al
ready turned his attention to some
thing else or who is preparing to
grow hogs, corn and peanuts next sea-
son, but they are, in comparison to
the farming element as whole, pow
erfully few. Taken as whole. it is.
really a situation in which the tempta
ton of the present time is running
away with the hope of year hence"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
ALCOHOL HAS BAD EFFECT ON
MARKMANSHIP OF SOLDIERS

MUNICH, Germany, Jan. 4.-Tests
recently conducted by the Bavarian
ministry of war upon the effect of alco-
hol on workmanship were carried out
by twenty marksmen on twenty test
days, the total number of shots fired
being over 10000. The results showed,
according to Prof. DR.. Kraeplin whose
report on the subject is reprinted in
the Military Weekly, an average falling
off in the craftsmanship of about three
per cent as the result of the consump~
ton of forty grams of alcohol, cores
ponding roughly to the amount con-
tanned in liter of beer. The effect
was most perceptible twenty-five to
thirty minutes ter.absorbing the alco-
hol. Most of the marksmen shot even
worse than the average, several of
them eight, ten and even twelve per
cent worse One of the amusing side
lights on the tests was that several of
the rifiemen insisted not only that they
could but actually were shooting bet
ter after getting the spirits while in
reality their craftsmanship had fallen
off as much as ten per cent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
CONDITION OF MRS. INNES
SAID TO BE GROWING WORSE

ATLANTA, Ca. Jan. Awhile the
Authorities are trying to decide whether
Mrs. Ida May Innes is sick enough to
be let out on bond and sent to a san
itarium, the rool woman will very like
ly die in Jail. according to her law
yers.
Suspected with her hus band, Victor
F. Innes, of knowing more than she
has ever told about the strange disap-
peararce of the helms sisters from At
lanta few years ago. Mrs. Innes IS
awaiting trial on charge of larceny
after trust in connection with money
secured from Mrs Elois helms Dennis
tie elder of the sisters.
Her husband has been tried and con-
victed and sentenced to serve seven
years, and is now in Fulton county jail
awaiting the outcome of an appeal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04

tiny pencils attached were the favors,
ard Miss Annie Cawood and Miss Nella
Weeks served bon bons during the
progress of the game.
The guests, seated at four tables,
were, Mrs. Charles Lingo, Mrs. Hugh
Mize, Mrs. Roy Parker, Mrs. Walter
Whidden, Mrs. A. B. Howard. Mrs.
Claude schneider, Miss Flora Market,
Mrs. Will English, Mrs. Arthur Mize,
Mrs. Womack, Mrs. R. c. Moran, Mrs.
W c. Clark, Miss Julia Gordon, Miss
Lena Hardy, Mrs Emmett Bolton, Miss
Nella Weeks, Mrs. Russell Smith. Mrs.
Frank Stanley, Mrs. Cleve Tillman,
Mrs. A. J. Blanchard, Miss Christine
Blanchard, of Columbus; Miss Sadie
Weeks and Miss Ridgeway.
Refreshments were served in the din
ing room at the conclusion of the game,
ice cream and a salad course, with
steaming coffee being enjoyed by the
guests.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
Citation.

GEORGIA-Sumter County.
WHEREAS, ]. w. Huguley, Admin
istrator OF estate of George Phillips,
has filed application to sell the realty
situated in Sumter County belonging
to the estate of George Phillips, for
the purpose of paying the debts. and
distribution among the heirs of said
estate.
This is, therefore, to cite all persons
concerned, kindred and creditors, to
show cause, if any they can, why said
petition should not be granted, and the
Administrator of said estate sell the
realty belonging to said estate in
Sumter County before me on the LIST
Monday in February, 1917.
JOHN A. COBB,
Ordinary, Sumter County.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
MRS. MAYNARD HAS
A PRETTY PARTY.

Mrs. Walter T. Maynard entertained
a. a pretty party this afternoon at the
home of Mrs. w. F. Clarke, on Lee
street. Five tables of bridge were
played in the parlor, which was attrac-
tive with potted plants and cut flowers.
After the interesting game, quail on
toast with salad course vas served.
The guests were, Mrs. ]. A. Hixon, Mrs.
H. o. Jones, Mrs. S. L. Stills, Mrs.
Dudley Gatewood, Mrs. Barlow Coun-
Gil, Mrs. George Duncan, Mrs. Taylor
Lewis, Mrs. Thomas o. Marshall, Mrs.
Stephen Pace, Mrs. L. F. Grubbs. Mrs.
J. E. Hightower, Miss Callie Bell, Mrs.
C U. Rogers, Mrs. W. G. Turpin, Mrs.
W. F. Clark, Mrs. John Council, Mrs.
w. c. Carter, Mrs. Eugene Hill, Mrs.
r. L. Maynard. Miss Martha Wheatley,
Mrs. Ben G. Roberts, Mrs. Frank Nc
Donald, Mrs. T. F. McWaters and Miss
Irene Holt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
MRS. S. A. DANIELS
HAD CLUB TODAY.

Mrs. s. A. Daniels was the charm
ing hostess this afternoon to the Ma
irons Forty-Two club. The interest
ing game provoked much enthusiasm
after which delightful menu was
serve. which included creamed chick
en-, oysters, salad, orange ice and COT
fee. Mrs. Sam Heys and Mrs. Loring
Smith assisted the hostess in serving.
The club members were Mrs. Frank
Sheffield, Mrs. John Sheffield, Mrs. 3.
c. Parker. Mrs. Hollis Fort, Mrs. Joe
Bryan, Mrs. E. NJ. Viquesney, Mrs. H.
A. smith. Mrs. George oliver. Mrs. II.
r Nashburn. Mrs. Frank Turpin. Other
guests were Miss Callie Slappey and
Mrs. Gordon Heys.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
N0ODMEN OF THE WORLD
CAMP HAS NEW OFFICERS

Americas Camp, No. 2O2, Woodmeu
OF the World, installed their new Off
GERS last night, excepting two, who
we're absent.
On next Wednesday night special
meeting will be held in regard to plans
for the big convention of the organiza-
ton to be held here in March.
The officers installed last night
were: Council Commander, Stephen
Pace; Advisory Lieutenant C. J. vii
liams; Banker, W. W. Mcneil; Escort
Tmory Griffin, Waterman, H. c. Argo;
Manager, ]. A. Griffin, Camp Physician
DIR. H. B. Allen. The executive com.
mittee is constituted of DR.. H. B. Allen
J. NJ. Tobin, C. ]. Williams, Nat Le-
Master and G. T. Adams.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
WINDSOR WINDSOR HOTEL NOTES

Dr. Hugh V. Hall, of Thomasville, is
well known representative of the
Columbia Drug Co., calling on the To-
cal druggists today.
Monroe Harris, of Macon, travelling
salesman for the Waxelbaum Produce
Co., was in the city Tuesday, visiting
his customers here.
N. T. Sexton. of Atlanta, travelling
salesman in this territory for Colgate
K Co., will be in the city for several
days in the interest of this firm.
Walter Huff is a well known citizen
Of Macon in the city Tuesday on bust
ness.
H. A. Jones, of Atlanta, is in the city,
He is special representative of the
Southern Weighing and Inspection Blu
reau.
w. Earl Odum is. popular tobacco
salesman calling on his many friends
and customers in Americas today.
Capt. Joseph w. Crown is back on
the job, after spending the holidays
with relatives in Berryville, Va.
w. T. Gentry. w. H. Atkins and ]. H.
Gentry, of Atlanta, were officials of
the Southern Bell Telephone Co., in
Americas today on an inspection tour.
U. S. Hasten, sales manager for this
division of the Peters Cartridge Co.,
was in the city yesterday. greeting old
friends and looking after matters of
business.
B. F. Ragsale. of Atlanta, is a prom
inent official of the Western Union Tel
egraph Co.. in the city on business to-
ay.
B. B. Ford, of Macon, was a we'll
known cotton buyer in the city Tues
day.
]. G. Cooner was among those COM
ing down from Macon today, looking
after important business matters here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
SOCIETY NEWS
LAUGHTER

'
= LAUGHTER =
= y y y \ \ \ \ \ y + = = r
lFrom the Detroit Free Press.)
Laughter sort O. settles breakfast bet
ter than digestive pills,
Found it. somehow, in my travels cure
for every sort of ills;
When the hired help have riled me
with their slipshod, careless
ways
An I'm bilin' mad an cussin' an my
temper's all ablaze,
II the calf gets me to laughin' while
they're teachin' him to feed :.
Pretty soon I'm feelin' better. cause
I've found the cure l need.
Like to start the day with laughter;
when I've had a peaceful night
An gan greet the sun all smilin' that
days going to be all right.
But there's nothing goes to suit me
when my systems full O. bile,
Even horses quit their pullin' when
the driver doesn't smile,
But they'll buckle to the traces when
they hear glad giddap,
just as though they liked to labor for
a cheerful kind o'chap.
Laughter keeps me strong an healthy.
You can bet I'm all run down,
Fl for doctor folks an nurses when
cannot shake my frown.
Found in farmin daughters useful
good for sheep an COWS an goats
when I've laughed my way through
summer, reap the biggest crop OF
oats.
daughters good for any business
Iezstwise so it seems to me
Never knew smilin' Teller but was
busy as could be.
Sometimes sit an think about it, pom
derin' on the ways o. life,
Wonderin' why mortals gladly face the
toll an care an strife,
Then / come to this conclusion-take
It now for what it's worth
ITS the JOY of laughter keeps us plod-
din on the stretch of eacrth.
Men the fun of life as seeking-that S
reason for the calf
Suillin' mash upon his keeper-men are
hungry for laugh.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
WOMAN'S LITERARY CLUB
WITH MRS. ], E. MATHIS.

The Woman's Literary club held its
regular weekly meeting this afternoon
with Mrs. j. E. Mathis at her home on
Lee street. The occasion was very in
teresting, with the following program
rendered:
THE Old South" (HamiD by Miss
Lizzie McLendon.
Ancestral Dwellings," wan Dkye)
by Mrs. R. L. Maynard.
THE Compromise of 1885," paper,
by Miss Lille Poole.
THE Great Triumvirate," Greeley
by Mrs. ]. E. Mathis.
THE Old Time Darkies," (Arp) by
Mrs. Taylor Lewis.
christmas Night in the Quarters. "
driving RusselD by Mrs. j. W. Har-
ris, Jr.