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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-21
WORSE THAN
DEADLY y
/, POISON GAS

Kidney disease is no respector of per-
Sons. 1t attacks young and old alike.
In most cases the victim is warned
of the approaching danger Nature fights
back. Headache, Indigestion, insomnia,
lame back, lumbago, sciatica, rheuma-
tism, pain in the loins and lower alb
domen, difficulty in urinating, all are
indication of trouble brewing in your
kidneys.
When such symptoms appear you will
almost certainly find quick relief in
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules.
This famous old remedy has stood
the test for two hundred years in help
ing mankind to fight off disease.
It is imported direct from the home
laboratories in Holland, where it has
helped to develop the Dutch into one
of the sturdiest and healthiest races in
the world, and it may be had at
almost every drug store. Your money
promptly refunded if it does not re-
iieve you. Be sure to get the genuine
GOLD MEDAL Brand. In sealed pack
ages, three sizes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-21
Airmeh viii Assist
Recruiting at Atlanta

SOUTHER FIELD, May 21.-LieUt,
Perry w. Blackwell flew to Atlanta
this morning to assist Colonel Wright,
recruiting officer there for three or
four days. 1t is expected that he will
make flights over towns near Allan
ia for the purpose of stimulating inter
est in the air service.
Lieut.. Col. Ira r. RAIDER, command
ing officer today made his first flight
alone since he has been at Souther
Field, remaining in the air an hour.
Lieut.. Suttle, post adjutant, ais oWent
up for his first flight this month. I'm
der regulation all flying officers are
required to make at least four flights
alone each month and to remain in the
air at least total of four hours.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-21

why the strong, free-moving, patented
steel slides must be used on heavy
loaded drawers-why the oak and
mahogany cabinets must be construct
ed with just such and such a parti-
cular kind of cabinet-work-why steel
cabinets for fire protection must be
built with Prevails There is rea-
son that has necessitated every opera
ton specified in the ''Y and e. fac
tories. Experience is a great teacher,
and engineering departments have
been at it since 1880 in wood and 1884
in steel. Anything less than what
you find in "Y and E" is indispensable.
Fine equipment, such as this, is the
only conceivable kind for firm that
is permanently in business 1t is going
to be seen and used in the office for
years after it is paid for. 1t is going
to keep the office force in surround
ings of efficiency and thOroughness
1t is going to cut down permanently
the cost Of keeping the records Year
in and year out it is going TO keep
those records up-to-date and strictly
accurate and instantly accessible 1t
is going to give the organization the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-21

benefit of the most modern system
methods 1t is going to make a
permanent saving in the floor space
occupied And incidentally it is going
to be a visual proof of the up-todate-
ness of the office to every customer
and prospect who enters the doors.
Fine equipment like this is like mo-
tor truck that will always carry the
load up the warehouse hill, or like i
typewriter that doesn't get out of or
der every once in a while, when there
is important mail to go. 1t is a down
right necessity. The price makes no
difference whatsoever. If the goods
are made by people who know how to
keep the costs down, so much the
better, of course; but no matter what
the cost may be, there are certain
points of quality which the successful
office must have; and these are what
Yawman and Erbe Mfg. Co offer at
prices reduced to the minimum in the
world'e largest factories devoted to
filing devices and office systems.
filing devices and office systems. Call
at Southern Printers for demonstra-
ton. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-21
MADDEN WOULD ABOLISH
"JIM GROW" CARIN DIXIE

WASHINGTON May 21.-Abolition
of Jim Crow cars in the South and
of 'all means and devices for race or
color segregation in interstate trans
portation" was proposed under a bill
introduced in the house by Representa-
tive Madden, of Illinois.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-21
The Standard

At 81, Glove silk stockings, black and
white, Talues SO and $3.50.
At So, mems silk shirts, all sizes, val
ues So to $3.50.
At $19S mems khaki and pin check
ed pants, heavy weights "alue $3.50
At So, beautiful crex rugs, size 3x6
feet, twelve patterns.
At $163 seamless sheets of fine fin
ish sheeting, free from dressing.
At $1.25 over 500 mems madras and
percale shirts worth $3.50.
At 75c, mems checked and nainsook
union suits, sizes Sc to 46
A 25c yard best standard cheviots eX
ira strong and fast colors.
At $3.50 yard pure Irish line sheeting
80 inches wide.
1893 yard half linen sheeting made in
Ireland, 80 inches wide.
$3.50 three hundred pairs ladies white
canvass slippers, all styles.
At zoe genuine Egyptian dimities all
size checks, sheer and pretty.
At 10c scarf retainers, pearl, or plated
value Csc and 35c.
At 15c Huck towels, size 1892 inches
good quality.
At Zoe over fifty patterns baby Irish
lace values up to zoe.
=. 29c sheer nainsook SO inches wide
worth about 45c.
At 29c over fifty patterns printed wolfe
81 inches wide, value 39c.
At 1Sc pink and blue chambray full
width and fast colors.
At 81 dozen ladies very fine sheer
cambria handkerchiefs value IL 1-2C
each.
At soc yard beautiful mercerized table
damask Ga inches wide.
At 25c over two hundred mems SOC
silk fourth hand ties.
At sec highly mercerized white skirt
ings fancy heavy patterns.
At $1.35 ladies brown linen skirts Of
excellent quality crash.
At 10c bolt all colors Nos. 2, 3, 4 ant
5 ribbons five yard pieces.
At 25c regular SOC white ivory looking
dressing combs heavy quality.
At $3.50 ladies silk top union suits
pink and white, all sizes.
At soc pink crepe-de-chine camisoleS
trimmed with filet lace.
At $3.50 filet lace and crepe-de-chint
camisoles, value SIPS.
At 25c mems white soX, heels and toe.
Of linen thread, wear guaranteed.
At SOC dozen, coats spool cotton, al
numbers, black and white.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-21
AMERICUS SOCIAL EVENTS
Department conducted BY Mrs II. B. Allen. Office Phone
go: Residence. 400.


W. u I. y. Dance.
The dance at the soldiers club Fri
day evening will assemble a large
crowd of Americas society people and
is being anticipated with great pleas
ure. Mrs. Frank Harold, Mrs. Tracy
Cunningham, Mrs. J. w. Harris and
Mrs. H. B. Allen form the reception
committee Mrs. Thomas Harold, Mrs.
D. r. Brinson, Mrs. d. R. Andrews
and Mrs. Macon Dudley compose the
committee on refreshments, Mrs. c. 0.
Niles, Mrs. Carr Glover, Mrs. Walter
Rylander and Miss Georgia Bena bod
son have been appointed to serve on
the committee on decorations The
dances have been missed from the
social life of the city and their re-
sumption will be a source of pleasure
to the many friends of the soldiers
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-21
Parker-Heath.

A marriage which was of interest to
the many friends of the groom in Am
CIRCUS was that of Miss Harriet Par
ker to Coy Heath, of Camilla which
occurred this week at the brides home
in Atlanta. Mrs. Heath is a charming
young woman of great beauty and Mr..
Heath is the brother of Mrs. Charles
Burke of this city where he was often
visited and has a host of friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-21
R0gerS-WaSh.

Rogers " dSHs
The marriage of Mrs. Constance Rog-
ers to Major Carlyle Wash, which was
solemnized at the home of the bride
in Santa Monica California, was an
event of importance in that city and of
great interest to the many friends of
the young couple here. The wedding
which was of unusual beauty took
place at sunset in the courtyard of the
beautiful home of the brides parents,
Mrs. Emory Rogers acted as matron
of honor and was the brides only
attendant. Lieutenant Emory Rogers
was the groOm's best man and the
wedding was a notably beautiful one
in every detail Mrs. Wash was the
guest of Lieutenant and Mrs. Rogers
last summer when the former was sta
toned at Souther Field and is young
woman of great beauty and charm.
Major Wash was the first command
ing officer at Souther Field and left
here in January for McCook Field
Dayton, o., where he has since been
stationed McCook Field will be aban-
doned at an early date and Major and
Mrs. Wash will probably reside at an
aviation camp in California.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-21
WOman's Literary Club.

The Woman's Literary club will
meet on Thursday afternoon at 4
o'clock with Mrs Max Cawood at hef
home on East Church street. A full
attendance is urged, as officers are to
be elected and other business of i'm
portance attended to-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-21
For Mrs. VIM.


Mrs. w. d. Ivey will entertain at a
bridge party tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock, honoring Mrs. 7. D. VIM,
of Quitman, who is the guest of Mrs.
T. O. Marshall on Harold avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. MulhOlland and
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Hall were shopping
in the city today, coming in their car
from their home at Pleasant Hill
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-21
Thursday Bridge Club,

The Thursday bridge club will hold
its regular weekly meeting with Mrs.
w. D. Ivey at 1870 o'clock, at her
home on Church street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-21
For Miss MaYO.

For Miss Mayo. -.
Miss Bess Mcleod will entertain at
a small and informal dance tonight
at her home on Brown street honoring
Miss Marion Mayo of Atlanta, who is
the guest of Mrs. Egbert Allen.
Miss Marion Mayo, of Atlanta is
visiting Mrs. H. E. Allen on Lee street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-21
Dance at Bell Studio.

DdHtt at Dell StuulUs
w. D. Harvey was host at delight
full dance last night at the Bell Stu
dio which was one of the notably en-
joyable affairs of the week. A local
orchestra furnished a splendid pro-
gram of dance music and dancing was
enjoyed until a late hour. Among
those present were Lieutenant and
Mrs. F. A. Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs. G. c.
Scott Miss Matte Lou Horne, Miss
Estelle Parker, Miss Lucia Gilmore,
Miss Eunice Royal, Miss Lois Beav-
ers, Miss Sara Horne, Miss Mary Will
Harvey, John Butts, Neill Ray, Owen
Poole, George Holstein, Earle Rainey,
James Seig, Harry Sullivan, Eli Horne,
James Buchanan, Robert Monohan,
George Gardner and others
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-16
East Sumner.

The fair weather of last week was
somewhat cloudy and disappointment
to many.
The death of Moses Dow last week
removed another one of Summers re-
specled citizens at the age OF 50 years.
John Heald Is the oldest resident In
town, and is very feeble.
Schools began on Monday, the 9Th
inst. Harold Cannon teaches at the
East, Miss Lisle Collins on Sumner Hill,
Mrs. Alice Turner in the Bonney Dis
trict.
Corn packing is going on at the Minot
Packing Co.'s plant. T. E. Ryerson will
receive S21S for corn grown on one acre
of land on the L. NJ. Robinson place
Some nice corn Is being put up.
Plums and pears are plenty but sugar
is not.
Apples not very plenty and command
good prices.
Is Wilson looking after his political
fences?
Many are reminded that any enterprise
based on weather conditions for it's sue
cess is uncertain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-16
Locke'S Mills.

Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Watts and son
Robert and Mr.. and Mrs. Dillingham; OF
Portland were at Camp Comfort last
week.
Mr. knight and family of Portland are
spending their vacation at Pinehurst.
Mrs. Abbie Trask and Lola Foster
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Slye a!
lunch Thursday.
Will Crockett received word last Fri.
day that his nephew, Dick Reempts, had
been killed in Boston. He was mem.
Der of the police force, and was shot
during the strike there.
Elizabeth and Cornelis Douglass re-
turned to Portland Thursday. Their
grandmother, Mrs. Annie Emery, went
with them, and will stay q few weeks
with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Douglass.
Very interesting letters have been re-
ceived from Mrs. Sarah Knight, who is
in Strool, South Dakota.
Mrs. Elmer Cummings has been having
quite a serious time with her thumb.
DR.. Willard opened it, and now it is not
as painful.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Marshall were at
Camp Echo over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Millett and
George Day were Sunday callers at j. G..
Littleield's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-16
STRAIN TOO GREAT
Hundreds Of South Paris Readers
Find Daily Toll q Burden.

The hustle and worry Of business
men,
The hard work and STOPPING Of work
men,
The woman's household cares,
Often weaken the kidneys.
Bsckacbe, headache, dizz ness.
Kidney troubles, urinary troubies-
frequently follow.
A South Paris citizen tells you what
to do.
Mrs. Fie Kneeland. Pleasant Street,
sayp: II had dull, heavy ache across
the small of my back and 1t annoy ed me
terribly when doing my work. l also
noticed specks appeared before my eyes
and my sight blurred. I knew my kid
neys were the cause of my suffering so
when read about Doan's Kidney Pills
got some at the Howard Drug Co. l
used several boxes altogether and was
cured"
Price 8Oc. at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs.
Kneeland had. Foster. Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-16
Hebron.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Richardson went
to Portland Sunday morning aud spent
the day with their son Norman. Mr..
Richardson likes his work in Portland
very much.
Mrs. Henry Besrcs spent Sunday in
Portland with her friend, Mrs. Newcomb.
Mrs. Frank fainter and daughter,
Mrs. Pratt, with two children, and Mr..
and Mrs. Warren Tibbetts of Auburn
were in the place Sunday calling on
friends.
Miss Norma Packard of Warren is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. Howard Glover.
Miss Ethel Marshall is attending Farm
ington Normal School.
We were greatly interested In Mr..
Stanley's article on unsettled conditions
in last Democrat, especially what he said
in regard to Col. Roosevelt. If we had
few, or even one, like him, things would
not be as they are now. Some one to
act, not to talk, is what is needed.
Mrs. Elmer Hutchinson's father, Mr..
Dresser, died Sunday after very short
illness. Mr.. and Mrs. Dresser have
lived with their daughter for several
years and he had been in poor health for
some time. The burial was at Turner,
their former home.
Mrs. Ernest Davenport's mother from
Canada is visiting her, the first time they
have met since Mrs. Davenport's mar
risge, and she has three sturdy boys to
show her mother.
This first week Of school is very
busy one, and the teachers have all been
kept busy. Students are coming in fast
and the term promises to be large one.
The village school will open Monday
with Mrs. Merton Rswson, teacher.
The item in last weeks Democrat In
regard to the book written by John
Haley of Ssco, civil war veteran,
brought to mind slip of paper we found
a few days ago, marked Specimen of
left-handed penmsnship," which was
given US 10 New York city. The writer,
George NJ. Trueheart, Co. r, 1st ReRi-
ment, L. 1. Volunteers, enlisted May 80,
1851, mustered into u. s. service June
20, 1851. Wounded in battle of the Will
derness May 6, 1864. Discharged May
80, 1854. He was boy soldier, aud lost
a leg and his right arm in the battle. He
showed US long account of his service,
all written with his left hand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-16
Thomas S. Brigham.

After an illness of only q few days
with pneumonia developing from cold,
Thomas S. Bridgham died at his home
in Buckfield Friday evening, Sept. -.
UP to the short final illness, be had been
in good health and good vigor for one of
his years.
Mr.. BRIGHAM was born in Buckfield
Nov. 20, 1885, the son of Sydenham and
Lucretia (Shepard) Bridgbam. As boy
he was q schoolmate of the late Hon.
John D. Long, and Hon. Edward L. Par
ris, who now resides on Paris Hill.
Mr.. Brigham fitted for college, and
spent year at Tufts. Later he read law
with Sullivan G. Andrews at Buck field,
and with Judge Howard and Sewell c.
Strout in Portland, and was admitted to
the Cumberland bar in 1859. He began
the practice of law at Bryant's Pond, and
there married Martha Il. Farnum,
daughter of James Il. Farnum.~ Later
he practiced at Windham and at Me-
chanic Falls.
At the breaking out of the civil war he
was engaged as recruiting officer. In
1858 he enlisted as private in Maine
regiment, but was soon afterward COM
missfoned by Governor Andrew of Mas
sachusetts second lieutenant In the 54th
Massachusetts, Regiment, where he
served until discharged in August, 1855.
After leaving the service he engaged
in business for time In Buckfield and
Portland, and then resumed the practice
Of law in his native town, where he has
ever since resided.
Besides bis law practice, he had for
some years large interest 10 the brush
factory. In town affairs, he served
many years on the board of selectmen,
and In other capacities. He was always
a Democrat, serving on the state and
other committees and active In the coun-
ellis of the party. In 1880 he was elected
to the legislature. Under
President Cleveland's first administra-
ton he received an appointment as
weigher and gauger and inspector in the
Portland custom house, and held the
position some over four years. In 1915
he was appointed by President Wilson
one Of the board of managers of soldiers
homes.
He was member of the Episcopal
church, of the Masonic order, and the
Grand Army of the Republic.
The funeral services were conducted at
Hotel Long on Sunday afternoon by Rev.
Frank Dresser, the Episcopal service
being used. Mrs. Brigham died some
years ago. Of his immediate family
one daughter, Mrs. Henry q. Nulty, and
one brother, William 81. Bridgbam of
Buckf1eld, survive. A son, Harold
died in Illinois a few years
since, and brother, the late DR.. Charles
B. Brigham, died in Cohasset, Mass,
where he was leading practitioner.
Capt. Brigham was a man of genial
and social disposition and dur
ing q long life OF nearly eighty. three
) ears, has held many Offices of trust and
made very many friends who will miss
his companionship.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-16
Ruck6eld.

There are about fifty scholars In the
high school this term.
James Lewis died at bis home Friday
morning at the age Of IS years. he Il
survived by the widow and one SON Will
bur. The funeral was held Sunday after.
noon and burial was at the village GENE
terry. Mr.. Lewis has brother, George
Lewis, residing here.
Amy Shaw returned to Chicago Friday
to take up her work with Silver, Bardet'
& Co., the we'll known publishing house.
Mrs. Ada Shaw and Miss Mildred went
to Mechanic Falls Friday.
Mrs. b. F. Fiske returned Tuesday
from visit with her sister in Boston.
The patrons of the movies greatly ap-
preciate the piano playing Of Mrs. e. A.
Mitchell.
Evan Sherman of Portland was the
weekend guest of Mrs. E. A. Prince.
Evening Star Lodge Of Masons electe d
officers Monday night.
Hiram Keene met with serious acci-
dent Monday morning when be walked
off hay-mow into q silo in the Col.
White barn, falling about twenty feet,
A pile OF straw in the bottom OF the silo
prevented q more serious injury. Mr..
Keene has been confined to the house all
the week.
r. E. Lee BRIGHAM has been laid up
for q week with q case of blood poisonirg
in the foot. he is reported gaining now.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-16
North Buckfleld.

Mountain Grange fair, Sept. 80. Ex.
hibits of fruit, garden products, canned
goods, fancy work, etc. Baked bear
dinner. Beans baked in the ground, ict
cream and confectionery, ball game,
dashes, tug of war, fat mems race, and
other sports, baby show, entertainment,
and dance in the evening, music by
Shaw's Orchestra. Exhibitors please
bring your plates.
N E. Bessey Is able TO be out.
Harold Keeue aud family of Tyngs.
boro, Mass, have been visiting bis
brother, C. N. Keene, and other rela.
tives.
Several from this vicinity are working
for the Oxford Packing Co. at Buckfleld.
A. W. Spaulding is visiting in Aassa-
chusetts.
Miss Edna Jenkins has returned to her
home In Connecticut.
Ralph Smith and Pearl Jack are at
tending Buckfield High School.
Thelma Jordan teaches the North
Buckfield school and Mrs. Lillian Jack
the Brock. Mrs. Jacks sister, Miss
Grace Skinner, is working for her.
Alton Damon Is rebuilding bis Chin
uey.
Fred Scott Is night Waterman at the
corn shop.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-16
Wilson's Mills.

Hazel Coffin, who has been assisting
in the work at the Aziscoos House
through the summer, has returned to her
home at Bryant's Pond.
Elwyn Storey motored to Bethel Mon
day, returning the same day.
During the middle Of the week all the
spare autos were called into requisition
by the sporting fraternity from here,
who attended the fair at Colebrook.
Harry Hart has been on the sick list
with ptomaine poisoning. He went to
Berlin for treatment.
The Thurstons are preparing to log
above here. Vashaw and Haley have
already commenced operations on their
respective jobs.
Blanche Hart has gone to work at
Camp Caribou.
Arthur Hart is helping A. w. Bennett
with the fall work.
Every available man In town has gone
to Camp Caribou as guides for various
members of the Parmacheenee Club.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-16
Brvaut's Pond.

Lesmore N. Currier and wife have
been In New York city the past week
visiting Mrs. Curriers' son, Harold Lur-
vey, who returned Tuesday from over
the sea, where be has been In the service
for two years.
Richard Vervil.s will leave Tuesday
for Manchester, N. a., where he is to
continue his studies In the Saint Auselm
School there.
Robert Reemts was called to Boston
Thursday afternoon by 3 telegram, stat
ing that his brother, Richard d. Rcemts,
. policeman there, had been dangerously
wounded. Mr.. Reemts died In the hos.
pi.sl at nine O'Clock that night. Richard
u. Reemts, who had been patrolman 10
Boston for several years, was we'll h nown
In this section where number OF rels.
tives reside. he was the son OF tbs late
George and Lizzie (Crockett) Resmts.
Besides widow, he is survived by two
brothers, Albert and Robert Resmts,
also one half. brother and two. half-sis.
tiers,