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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-30
No Worms in a Healthy Child.

All children troubled with worms
have an unhealthy color, which indi-
Gates poor blood, and as rule, there
is a more or less stomach disturbance.
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC
given regularly for two or three weeks
will enrich the blood, improve the di-
gestion, and act as General Strength
ening Tonic to the whole system. No
ture will then throw off or dispel the
worms, and the Child will be in per-
feet health. Pleasant to take. 60C
per bottle. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-30

On d1ky that day was a sentry who
was reliable but slow. He was in
front Of headquarters while the guard.
betting the visitors rank, waited Eat
rest" on q nearby bench where they
could instantly be galvanized into at
tention.
''Do you know the general by sightr'
asked the officer Of the day.
The guard did not. He knew the
general only by reputation.
HE will come up in an automobile
and there will be a badge with -
stars on the windshield" explained
another officer.
Eyes, SIR" said the sentry.
"And the minute you see that auto
mobile stop, you give the order, Turn
out the guard!' Do you understand"
said the officer Of the day.
Yes, sir" said the sentry.
The sentry walked back and forth
and waited for three o'clock. The
clock in the village church showed
8, then $3.50, then 4, then 4:15,
and the sentry was wondering whether
he could coax the cook into seconds"
on the helpings Of jam that night.
Around the corner whirled an auto
mobile, came to sudden stop and an
alert officer stepped out. The sentry
saluted, for he was a stickler for sa-
luting. He stood rigid as the officer
with a quick glance around stepped
over to him.
where is the guard?" he asked.
1.-THE guardF echoed the sentry,
who had never before spoken to such
a high ranking officer.
1.-THE guard?" he repeated as visions
of jam faded before the realities Of
stars which he glimpsed on the wind
shield.
"The guard, sir" he exclaimed.
"Oh, yes, sir. You're the officer who
was going to be here at three o'clock I"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-30
CALL MARINES "DEVIL DOGS"

Soldiers Of eaa Proud Of Title Con-
ferrsd On Them by Germans.
That tIme-honorsd nickname borne
By the United States marines for gen
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES no more !!
At least, the Germans have abandoned
Il, according to reports from France.
In its place the Teut0ns have hand
ed the sea-soIdiers one with far more
meaning They call tie American
scrappers ''teufel hunden," which, In
English, meaRa devil dOFx"
Gee, those guys rank US with the
Ladies from He'll" declared 4 griz-
sled cid marine sergeant, swelling
with pride. when he heard tie new
title.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-30
NOTICE
As to Freight Depot Closing Hours


Mr. w. ]. Harahan, Federal Mana
ger of the Seaboard Air Line Rail-
way, has applied to the Railroad Com
mission of Georgia for authority to
close it's freight stations in Georgia
for the reception of freight at 400
o'clock p. M, on week days, except
Saturday, when it is desired to close
at 100 p. m.
This application will be heard at
the Commissions offices in the State
Capitol at Atlanta, Ga, at 1000
o'clock a. m, Wednesday, August 20,
1918.
This notice is given by order of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-30
MURDERED HUSBAND
WIFE GIVEN LIFE

LAFAYETTE, August 30.-Aftel
being pronounced guilty Of the muir
der of her husband by jury which
deliberated for three hours, Mrs. Will
Cornish was sentenced to a life term
by Judge Moses Wright, before whom
the case was tried.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
Children's
Wear

Dainty Wolfe Dresses in as
sorted colorS with large or
CANDY collar, finished with
fluted ruffle, in sizes from o to
IA years, at S2.9s, $685. and
$3.50.
Smart Frocks of fine quality
gingham, in sizes from 9 to
"A years. with embroidered
collar and cuffs, at $1.98,
$3.50, 1895 and up.
Apron Dresses the newest
thing for children, in slip-over
style, in stripes or plain col
orS, at $1.OO for girls from o
to 10 years.
Rompers, Creepers and
Beach Suits for boys and girls
from 9 months to @ years, in
crepe, gingham and repp, at
sec, 75c, 89c and $50.
MILDLY Skirts in blue, white
or striped material, pretty
styles with loose belt and
pockets, many plated skirts.
They are really bargains at
$1.25. $1.5o. In sizes from
o TO 90 years.
Shocked Middies in va
riety of colors, also line of
plain middies, with pockets of
contrasting colorS, al SIPS,
9l'oO, @l'|o, pl.So. III sizes
from o to 70 years.
July Sale of Infants,
Children's and Growing
Boys and Girls Outing and
Dress Slippers and Oxfords.
Little Tots and Chill
dren'S White Canvas Slip
perS with light turn SoleS
that are very serviceable.
Sizes , to ) at $1.15, SIPS
to $2.25.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
Humanity Justice, And Freedom Are
AAegoncaly Portrayed In Beautiful July
18th Pageant.

Justice and Humanity then re-
turned and took their places at the
entrance and the band struck up
modern warfare. the Warrior, the
Red Cross the War Loans and Food
Supplies entered and proceeded 10
the front OF the stage The tablesu
closed with the band playing the
Star Spangled Banner and the en-
tire audience singing.
Freedom Triumphs.
Miss Margaret Lippincott, playing
the part Of Freedom. then entered.
followed by two aides who formed
background for her with a huge
American Flag. Freedom advanced
to the center Of the stage. where she
was surrounded by the various ma
tions They all raised their Flags
while they sang The Battle Hymn
of the Republic
The cast of characters included:
Principal characters-Humanity,
Marie : Voedisch, Leland Powers
school. Boston. Seven children
dancers
Refugees-Nictoria Strauss, Little
Theater; Carl Baumgartner, Little
Theater. Four children refugees.
Justice Stella Grafton Wash
burn college, Topeka, Kan. Two
aides.
Warrior-EdW. O'DonnelI Y NJ
C.. A. college, Springfield, Mass
Red CrOss-Carlie Ruth, Little
Theater.
War LOan-Douglas owen.
Food Supply-Bernice Freeman,
Lewis institute, Chicago.
Freedom - Margaret Lippincott,
smith college. North Hampton,
Mass. Two aides.
Principal Allies-United States.
England. France, Italy-four home
guards
Children OF various Fairgrounds.
under charge Of playground direc-
tors. participated
Other allies were represented by
eighth grade pupils.
Supervised by Olga Seegnlueller.
Mrs Parsons school Chicago.
The credit for the successful stag
ing Of the pageant goes to Mrs Luz
tie Baker Gum and Miss Bernice
Clark. who directed the work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
Notre Dame News

Loyalty day was fittingly observed
at Notre Dame university yesterday
morning with an appropriate pro-
gram i'm Washington hall After
mass, at which the Rev. DR. Mathew
Schumacher. c. 5. c., dean of the
summer school, officiated. the stu
dents attending the summer school
assembled in Washington hall.
whose stage was artistically deco
rated with American colors.
The program Of the day opened
with the singing Of the national
anthem by the audience. after which
Prof. William Farrell, the presiding
officer. delivered an address i'm
which he paid "a splendid tribute TO
the Notre Dame men who have left
the classroom and entered the SER
vice Of the country for the preserva-
ton of the principles OF Justice. lib
erty and humanity. At the conclu-
sion Of the address Prof. Farrell
read Pres't Wilson'S four minute
address, prepared especially for
July 4.
The Declaration of independence
was read by Prof. James Hines OF
the history department The other
numbers or the program included
the singing OF Hail Columbia" and
a violin solo by Prof. Frederick In
gersOll Of the music department.
Prof. Insersoll was ably assisted by
Prof. John Becker at the piano.
Prof IngersoIl correctly rendered a
masterpiece and was given hearty
applause
The principal address OF the day
was delivered by the Rev. Patrick
Carroll. q. =. c.. pastor of ST Jo-
seph's church. In the course OF
his address FIR. Carroll reviewed the
most important Developments since
the outbreak Of the war and how
america was dragged into war
through intrigues OF the German
government and how America de
termined TO uphold the honorable
tradition of its forefathers BIZ sacrf-
fcing life and property FOR the
preservation OF sacred principles
FIR CAROLS address was frequent
~ interrupted by applause. The
program ended with the singing OF
"NoUe Dame"
one OF the features OF the %otre
Dame university summer school.
which opened its session Monday
morning and which will continue for
Elk weeks will De a series OF six
dramatic reviews on modern CON
temporaneous drama. The lectures
which are open 10 the public. will be
given by Frederick Paulding OF New
York city. and are designed 10 show
the overtone OF false philosophy. OF
pessimism. fatslism, materialism.
decadent morals and intellectual
pride that permeates the drama Of
the present DAY and the danger Of
such doctrines Ia humanity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05

The pageant was easily the most
impressive feature of the program
staged at Rum Village Yesterday IN
honor Of the nations birthday The
picture that was presented 10 the
thousands OF South Bend people
smbolized the triumph Of humanity
IN her struggle for freedom
The stage setting for the produc-
ton was located on the top of a high
hill, where everybody In the woods
had "a good chance 10 see and appre-
ciate the actions Of the characters
In the background OF the setting
Flags of our country and the allies
were placed, and just 10 the right
bandstand was erected. where the
members OF the Red Mems band fur
nished the music.
Wilson Club Opens Program.
The girls composing the Wilson
Bros club. dressed i'm white uni
forms. with a large American Flag
pinned around them, opened the
pageant by emerging from the rear
OF the temporary stage and walking
slowly down the slope, while they
played patriotic airs With small
mouth Instruments
Miss Marie Noedisch. taking the
part OF Humanity. was next 10 ap-
pear on the stage. She was led by
four small children, dressed i'm white
who danced onto the scene while
the band played soft music. At the
bottom OF the slope Humanity and
her children were met by a group Of
refugees who had fed from the raw
ages of military barbarism. one Of
the refugees advanced slowly to-
ward Humanity and held out her
child, and Humanity received il into
her arms, while she contrasts the
sad-faced and poorly dressed refu-
gee children with her own.
Justice Summoned by Humanity.
Humanity then FASTENED back Of
the scene and called upon Justice.
Stella Grafton. who played the part
OF Justice, entered and was followed
by two aids. Humanity pointed out
the refugees 10 Justice and empha-
sized the contrast between the refu-
gee children and her own Immedi-
ately after Justice dispatched her
aids TO summon the nations 70 the
cause Of Humanity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
July Sale of
Lamps and Lamp
Shades

SILK Shades, double plsated
top and bottom, silk fringe.
ColorS: Brown. gold, rose
and green, 10 and u in. AZ
$500 and Sz.75.
l6-inch Straight Empire
Shade, rose ard blue silk With
fringe, al $500.
Jap Bedroom Lamps, goli
finished, parchment shade. AZ
SITS.
Porcelain Lamps, hand paint
ed, silk shades TO match. at
$3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
38 Flying Machines

To be given away free tomorrow
with each sale OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05

subservient to high humanitarian
ideals. or we cannot endure.
There is no problem under the
sun that a sober moral-intentioned
intelligent democracy cannot solve.
There is nothing egotistcal about
democracy 1t is what Lincoln used
10 call the average common sense Of
the people.
How We Live Together.
"The reason that for nearly cen
tury and half we have. with a
single exception, known as the Civil
war. and other minor uprisings. such
as the Homestead the Haymarket.
the Lowell. the Calumet and Cripple
Creek riots. been able to get along
so we'll without insurrection, is be-
cause the genuine American is in
the majority. and he has learned to
depend upon education. agitation
and legislat ion. 10 win his battles
for him; these in preference TO re-
bellion or anarchy.
I'm "a democracy a victory by ed
ucation, agitation. and legislation. is
the only victory worthy of the name;
education and agitation 10 prepare
the way. and legislation establish
ing the recognition. 1t is following
this line Of progress. with it work
ing out SO well, that previous to the
outbreak of the present world war,
convinced SO many Of us that such
would he impossible.
AT this distance we could not
conceive of the beast of Berlin as
being such a beast, or Of a junker-
dom anywhere. so foolish 10 at
tempt the overthrow Of so beneti-
cient system of attending 10 its
own business A world made safe
for democracy. means world in
which right makes might, not
might. right, and where with equal
ity of privilege and opportunity for
all. autocracy and bloodshed have
no place.
we are. indeed. today fighting
for peace: the peace that a world
democracy guarantees.
Battles of Future.
We are lighting FOR the day when
in the world of nations. as is our
own America. the battles will be-
come battles Of brains. of bullets:
OF principles. not of swords. battles
90 he fought AT The throne OF rea-
son. and i'm which white winged jus
tice. hiding It's time. will always
prevail
Meanwhile however. we must
crush the autocrat. and there must
he no winding pathways nowhere
between Washington and Berlin.
The late Emperor Nicholas once
ordered his engineers 10 lay out for
him railroad from Petrograd 10
Moscow. and presently there was
brought Co him = map upon which
was laid down like snake the de-
sired road between the two capi-
tails
What do YOU make il crooked
for asked Nicholas.
Why. said the engineers. we
turn this way 20 reach this great
civ and this way 10 accommodate
this manufacturing district and this
way AGAIN 10 accommodate this
grain region
see. said the emperor. and
turning the map over he made a
pew dot for Petrograd. and another
Tor Moscow. took q rule. drew
straight line between them, and
-5id Build me that road.
And mus 10 seems Co me Infinite
Wisdom is building across the face
of centuries his imperial highway To
truth refusing go turn aside with
accommodations to anyone an eter-
usl highway 90 righteousness which
BOP the end sli nations. Institutions
and men must travel 10 reach their
proper destination
ut is the lesson Of the hour. as n
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05

Beware OF the "chain letter"
scheme which pretends 10 be in
partnership with the Red Cl =. but
is not Likewise. become deaf and
dumb if a glib promoter tries 10
hand YOU some get rich" stocks
in exchange for your Liberty bonds.
The government up AT WASHINGTON
" DO he doins business when al the
mushroom corporations have dick
cred and been forgotten.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05

is OF all history, that .shadowless
right. and absolute justice. are the
final victors I'm every contest
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10
Notice to Taxpayers

Agreeably to the provisions of section
seven hundred eighty four $50 of the
General Laws, notice is hereby given that
the undersigned listers within and for the
town Of Brighton have this day completed
the abstracts of Individual lists of persons,
~co-partnerships associations and corpora
tlons, subject to taxation in said town on
the first day Of April, 1918; that we have
this day lodged the same in'the office of
the clerk Of said town for the inspection
Of taxpayers; that on the 18th day of May,
1918 at ten o'clock in the forenoon, the
undersigned will meet at the office of the
Town Clerk, in said town, to hear griev-
ances OF persons, co-partnerships, associa-
tons or corporations aggrieved by any of
our appraisals or by any of our acts as
such listers, whose objections thereto in
writing shall have been filed with us as
prescribed by statute, and to make such
corrections in said abstract as shall upon
hearing or otherwise be determined by
us; and unless cause to the contrary be
shown, the contents of said abstract will,
for the year 1918, become the grand list
of said town and of each person, co-part-
nership, association or corporation therein
named.
Given under our hands, at Brighton, in
the County of Essex, this 9th day of
May, 1918.
J. S. Sweeney, 1su
A. c. Colby, Town Of Brighton
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10
Mrs. Jennie Spiller

Mrs. Jennie Spiller died very sud-
denly at Brightlook hospital, St.
Johnsbury. Thursday April rs. The
body was brought to the home of her
daughter, Mrs. George Bullock in
Morgan and the funeral held here
Sunday April 28th in the Methodist
church, Rev. Mr.. Cooke of Morgan
officiating and burial was in the. old
| Protestant cemetery.
Those from out of town to attend
the funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Bullock, Alvin Spiller, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. W. Barry and son, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. T. LaClair of Morgan, w. E.
Stoddard, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Stod-
dard, W. T. Findley, Mrs. Mae Tay-
lor and daughter of East Charleston,
Mrs. c. L. Kerr of Ways Mills, Que.
Jennie L. Barry was born at Stan
stead, Que, Sept. II, 1860, the
daughter of David and Henrietta
Brown Barry. She was united in
marriage with the late Edward B..
Spiller July 81. 1886 and has lived
at Island Pond for over thirty years.
She is survived by three children,
one daughter, Mrs. George Bullock
of Morgan, and two sons, Private
Elvin G. Spiller of Fort Bliss, Texas,
and Alvin Spiller who was called to
Camp Devens the day following her
burial, two brothers, WI. Barry of
this place and E. W. Barry of Nor
gan, and three sisters, Miss C. A.
Barry 'of Nashua, N. H., Mrs. Ida
Stoddard of East Charleston, and
Mrs. Frank Barnes of New York.
Mrs. Spiller was a member of
North Star Chapter, O. E. S., and
the Foresters of this place. She
was an estimable lady and leaves
many friends here beside her own
immediate family to mourn her
death.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10
TOWN LOCALS

Joseph Bros. have commenced run
ming their auto which they use for
delivering goods from their fruit and
dry goods store to patrons in the
country.
G. H. Allbee, rood commissioner,
is busy repairing the highways.
The streets and highways are be-
ing cleaned up and the usual spring
cleanup is taking place.
Foss & Co. have purchased a pair
of work horses from Barton parties
to use on the Standard Oil team and
for coal delivery.
A. J Parent is running the corn
mill and bolter in the feed store o
O. T. Davis.
Joe Scott has moved from Lake to
a tenement in the Essex House.
w. L. Currier is running his ice
cart and commencing the seasons
delivery of ice.
There was a severe rain storm
Monday afternoon with much light
ming the bolts being severe near
here. One struck the house of Mrs.
Emma Reeve on South street and
tore off some shingles but fortu-
nately did no other damage.
Foss & Co. are offering bargain
prices on a choice lot of grass seed.
Dr. Sutton, surgeon dentist, will
be in town professionally May IA, Is
and 16. Office at Stewart House.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10
Estate of Della Smith

STATE OFVERMONT, DIsrIcT.oF ESSEX, SIS.
THE HONORABLE PROBATE COURT FOR THE
DISTRICT Aforesaid:
To the heirs and all persons interested in the
estate of Della Smith, late of Brighton, in said
District, deceased, GREETING:
Whereas, application has been made to this
court in writing, by the administrator de Bonis,
OF said estate, praying for license and authority
to sell certain of real estate of said deceased to-
wit The homestead place situate in the village
of Island Pond, representing to said Court that
it would be beneficial to the heirs and all per-
sons interested in the estate of said deceased,
money.
And bringing into Court the consent and APP
probation i'll writing, of all the heirs to said es-
tate residing in this State, and setting forth the
situation of the real estate.
Whereupon, the said court appointed and
assigned the 25th day of May, 1918, at the Pro-
bate Office iii Canaan, in said District, to hear
and decide upon said application and petition,
and ordered public notice thereof to be given to
all persons interested therein, by publishing
said order, together with the time and place of
hearing, three weeks successfully in the Essex
County Herald, a newspaper which circulates
terested i'll said estate, all which publications
shall be previous to the day assigned for
hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before said Court. at the time and place as
signed, then and there in said Court to make
your objections to the granting of such license,
If you see cause.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND at Canaan, in said
District, this 4th day of May, 1918.
Edwin o. CARL, Judge
1874
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10
Christ Church Notes.

Friday, choir practice at 7:30.
Saturday, Altar Guild will meet
at 400 p. m.
Sunday, May 18th Bishops Vista
ton
Holy Communion at 900 a. m.
Sacrament of Confirmation and
Holy Eucharist at HOO.
Sunday School at 1915.
Evensong Sermon, and dedication
of Service Flag at TOO p. m.
Tuesday Ladies' Guild at the Rec
tory at 2:30. p. m.
Members and friends of the church
are earnestly requested to be present
at all services on Sunday on the oc-
casion of the Bishops visitation.
Bring your friends with you. A
hearty welcome to all.
H. M. Simpson,, Rector.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10
Canvas Shoes
Cool, Durable, Economical
|. F. Jones', Dry Goods

Mrs. Porter H. Dale returned
Monday night from Springfield.
Mrs. Dale accompanied Congress-
man Dale to st. Johnsbury where he
spoke Thursday evening, to Mont
pelier where he spoke Friday even
ing and Saturday morning and to
Springfield where Congressman Dale
spoke Saturday evening. From there
Mr.. Dale returned to Washington.
Miss Strathern was absent from
her duties at her millinery shop the
greater part of last week suffering
from a severe attack of bronchitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. Nelson of
Norton were in town Wednesday,
making the trip by auto.
Mrs. Charles E. Johnson has re-
turned from a visit with relatives in
Portland, Me.
Mrs. Thomas M. Henderson was
quite i'll last week, being threatened
with pneumonia, but the danger is
now passed and all hope that she may
continue to improve.
w. A. Gleason went to Boston
last week.
Eddie Osborne, Henry E~ggleston
and Bill Hammond went to Lewis
pond Monday on a fishing trip.
Mrs. Alba Annis has finished work
in the laundry at the Stewart House.
E. A. Bemis, undertaken, went to
West Charleston Saturday where he
had charge Of the burial of the
body of John Knights, which was
placed in the tomb here two weeks
ago.
Peter Quay was arrested Monday
night on the charge of forgery and
uttering. The check was drawn
for a sum over $3.50 and purported
to be signed by his brother and pre-.
scented to A. e. Stevens for the pay
ment of repairs on Guay's auto.
This led to Guay's arrest by Deputy
Sheriff E. A. Bemis and the re-
spondent was placed in the lookup.
He was taken to GuildhalI Tuesday
by Sheriff Bemis.
Curtis Mosher has returned home
from the U. V. M.