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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-14
BANDITS ROB WOMEN
Society Leaders Lose S4.500, but Save
$50 900 Worth by Dropping il in Car.

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Chicago, Oct l4-'Six women, wives
OF prominent manufacturers All business
men here, were held up and robbed early
today, in tsxicab, of jewels valued at
"a 500 and several hundred dollars in
cash. but five of them saved the greater
part of the jewelry, worth more than
$50, 900 by dropping it ON the floor Of the
car while the first woman WAS surrendering
hers.
The bandits, they said, were two young
men who hopped on the running board of
their taxicab as they were leaving
social function at the home of friend
The bandits ordered the driver OF the car
70 drive to lonely spot and upon reach
ing it ordered the women 10 hand over
their Jewels
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-14
Curly Head Lost, Cared for by Police.

A little girl about two years Old with
blond curly hair was picked up at Eighth
and West streets shortly after ] O'Clock
this afternoon by Faust Talzino, 709 Tat
nall street, and brought 70 the police
station where she was placed III care Of the
matron. Talzino saw the girl narrowly
escape being run over by an automobile
while she was walking on III ghth street
and thinking she was lost took her 70 the
police station.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-14
GOVATOS HEADS COMPANY
Local Men Form Corporation to
Deal IN Mortgages on
Big Scale.

Among the charters granted at Dover
today was one for the National Mortgage
Loan Company of this city. for S.. 600 600
This new company, deelng IN real estate
and the buying and selling Of mortgages
on . large scale, viii be operated under the
direction Of John Govatus, real estate
broker. Tenth and Market streets
Timothy J. Mooney Is manager for
Mr. Govatos realty holdings, with viii
liam < prlckett These three are the
IncOrpOTators OF the new company.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-14
Prohibition Candidate Withdraws.

The withdrawal Of the name Of William
w. Wright as candidate on the Prohibi-
ton ticket for Senator from the Southern
district was the only change that had
reached Clerk Of the Peace Wright up
TO noon today, that required an alteration
on the ballot Others may come in before
midnight, when the time expires.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-14
CIVILIANS ATTACK ARNIORED CAR.

b, ASSuCia red Prrs~ to EverN hN,ula,
Dublin. co.. u.s. Civilians tttacAcO AZ
armopad car 10 phiSburough Rosd lNhhg
this afternoon During 'hc lighting : -
dier was wounded and i s. Than s rtpogtul
to have been killed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-14
REPUBLICANS KEEP
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
FROM THE VOTERS
Ignore All Requests for Copies OF
the Covenant and Talk OF
Other Things.
GOVERNOR cox MAKES
1T THE LEADING ISSUE
Special Dispatch tn Every Evening
by Louis Seiboid.

Fort Wayne. Ind, Oct. IL At every
stop made by him in four rockrlbbed Re
publican Congressional districts IN lndi-
ana Yesterday. Governor James NJ. Cox
was confronted with the determination OF
the opposition 10 keep information rcga &
ing the League Of Nations away from the
voters Here III the Hooslcr State, as IN
Illinois. he was informed that the Republi-
can national managers have ignored re-
quests from voters for copies of the
league. and had sent instead arguments
against it, mainly tho speeches Of Henry
Cabot Lodge. Hiram Johnson and William
T. Borah
Local Democratic leaders informed their
Presidential candidate that there has been
a recent demand for n German translation
of the covenant from the very considerable
percentage Of voters Of Teutonic origin.
indicating an unexpected desire on the
part of such citizens for the fullest IN
formation on the subject
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-14
DIR. Palmer Shows Improvement.

Much Improvement was noted this
morning in the condition of DIR. John
Palmer, Jr who is i'll at his home, 1900
Delaware avenue, with pneumonia and
pleurisy Last night DIR. Palmer rested
comfortably,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-14
6Sd DAY FOR MACSwINEY.
Lord Mayor Is Reported By Doctor a.
ExtrGmSly Weak.
By Associated Prcss Q Every Evonin

BY Ass0elated PrcSs 20 livery Evening
London, Oct. IA. ference MacSwincy.
lord mayor Of Cork, passed a fairly good
night, but was reported By his doctor this
morning as extremely weak, SAWS the
bulletin on the lord mayors condition,
issued at noon today hy the Irish Self
Determination League. This is the sixty
third day Of the lord mayors hunger
strike
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-14
TO SUBSCRIBERS

II, for any reason, your paper
ls not delivered regularly and
promptly, whether by mail or car
rier, please notify the Circulation
Department at once. Telephone
322 Unless complaints are re-
ceived the inference naturally n that
service is satisfactory. All com
plants Of poor service will be gwen
immediate attention
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-14
Amusemen,s tonight

PLAY houscM Tanning SO rhc ShrOg
Garrick NaudCN tllJ
Queen -' The Soul 90 kAfaHt
NtaicStlC Tho BCloNot VILLAIN
kiAlto The Noyk hnd.
savoy The Poor ~lnp
strand My ads s Garter
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-14
LAST DAY TO REGISTER.

Saturday il the last day for those
who have not already registered TO
do so. Registration places will be
open from a. m. until IL noon,
aud from | until z p. NJ.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-14
TRANa.Ar1nNs nrING srNr

Thomas Taggart. the Democratic candl-
date for the senate. ard State Chairman
BuSsc have inauguratcd movement 70
supply translation ef the text Of the
covenant to voters Of alien origin rs well
rs native born The request for German
translations is regarded by the Demo
cratic leaders rs hopeful sign, As Il
marks the dissipation Of the most stub
born and prejudiccd resistance on the
part Of TcutonIc citizens toward the Dem
ocratIc party
Governor Cox has talked with several
men Of this type during the last threc OF
four days in illinois and Indiana, who con
feSsed that an unpriudiood reading and
analysis of the covenant made II less OF
fcnSlvc than the statements sent out Ivy the
Republican managers. The antagonism
toward the Democratic party among
citizens Of German origin Is still very pro-
nounced. but their readiness to give heed
10 the case is regarded as n good augury
The extent Ia which Republican spell
binders and newspapers carried thclr APP
Continued on page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-14

Storm Doors, Storm Sash. Porch In
closures l'indall 4 son, 6l4 Tatnal
street.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-14

A neh food Clover Dairy Co.'S 4
grade safe milk. ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-14
Meather Foreeaal.

Rv AssoctAtcd Prcss - Avcry EVeninR
WAShinEtou NCt le Furr,ast for htl4
N&rC
Fair toui-At ana rrllas ntt4n nAnSc lA
temperature
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-14
i.erieei-iitting Eve Cha a.

Buy safe milk Phone l540, the Clover
Dairy Co.--Adv.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09
GIRL PRISONER
BLAMES GUARD
Eloping Shoplifter SAYS
She cared For Her
Life

TAMPA, Fla, Nov. 9. - Juanita
Weaver, the 18-year-old prisoner
from Milledgeville, Ga, who eloped
with j. w. Cans, a guard, stated.
when arrested here. according to the
police, that she had loft with Cans
because she was in fear of her life.
Cans, she said, was infatuated with
her and threatened to kill her unless
she ACCOMPANIED him. The man
promised to take her to Cuba, she
claimed, but when they reached Tam
pa their funds gave out.
She claimed Cans exerted an I'M
due influence oyer her because, she
declared, he induced her to resume
the use of morphine, to which she
formerly had been addicted.
When arrested at hotel here. both
Cans and the girl denied their iden-
tlty. but when questioned separately
bv the police, the girl broke down
and told her story.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09
WHAT ONE SEES IN
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

With Christmas only a few weeks
off, the shops in Americas are get
ting ready for their holiday attire,
and are displaying the pretty things
in the windows for the pleasure of
the passing public.
One of the very pretty places in
the city these days is the Woman's
Exchange, which hass its quarters in
the Edwards Music store on Jackson
street. There is no more attractive
spot in town than this place. with its
pretty growing ferns on pedestals,
the inviting piano always in readi-
ness to be displayed by those who
wish to try over the newest airs, and
the victrola asking to be released of
its exquisite sounds. The Woman's
Exchange is domiciled in this very
attractive place, and there are al
ways comfortable chairs for the tired
shopper to recline in.
Just now in the display cases are
lovely articles of every description
There are adorable things for Christ
mas gifts for every member of the
family with some to spare for the
friends; wedding gifts in the shape
of scarf, daintily embroidered, ano
towels that are too attractive to be
resistedThen there are the pillow cas-
es, so dainty and pretty that one just
wants to take an immediate snoozt
against this dainty finery for tht
bed. There are handsome center
pieces suitable for the large dining
table. both in colors and all white
each one pretty. There are th'
smaller pieces which every home
maker loves to have about the house
Then there are daintiest things fol-
the littlest member of the household
The sweetest little caps, all read!
to be put on the tiny head for th'
outdoor airing in his carriage; not t.
mention the crocheted bootees il
dainty colors that he loves to twis
and unite with his busy little hands
and frocks that are adorable in thei
daintiness.
There are delicious cakes, bake
every day Chocolate, lemon cheese
caramel, and even the old-fashionet
plain cake that mother used to max
in the golden days of our childhood
The busy housekeeper need not wor
ry about the appointments for sup
per- She can go to the excange an,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09
Aggie Grid Game
To Be Fast Affair


The next game on schedule for the
Americas Aggie football team comes
Thursday with the South Georgia
college eleven from McRae. This
team is one of the strongest prep
teams in South Georgia and as the
Aggies are now in fine shape, as was
evidenced by their game fifth Ash
burn last Friday, one of the best
games of the season is to be expect
ed
The Aggies have very strong
backfield combination in Bond at left
half and Stone at quarter. Both
these players starred in the Ashburn
game. McLendon, fullback and
Primary, right half. complete fast
back field sand with strong line
they are expected to show up well
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09

of interest, were in Americas Mon
day on their way to Blakely, where
they will reside.
J. W. Zimmerman was visitor
here Monday from Plains.
Z. B. Worrell, of Cobb, was in Am
CIRCUS Monday afternoon.
Rev. c. T. Clarke was a visitor
here yesterday from Leslie.
Mrs. B. T. Wise and Mrs. E. Tim
norman, Sr.. spent a few hours in
Americas Monday afternoon.
S. C. Collins was visitor here
yesterday from EllavilIe.
/ Miss Mary Win Harvey, who ha'
been visiting her parents, Mr.. anc
-. Eu4.cs Tcvey here returned
Monday to Milledgeville where sht
| is a student at G. N. & ! college.
Mrs. E. w. Strange and Miss Mar!
Strange were shoppers here yester
day from Ellaville.
Mrs. Alex Duncan, of DeSoto, wa
in Americas yesterday afternoo
shopping.
Miss Annie Highnote spent Sun
day in Richland with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Highnote.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Sheppard, o
Huntington. were visitors in Amer
Gus today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09
Proper Amusements.

Thousands of people demand amuse-
ments. Thousands of dollars are
spent In that behalf. But there is alb
sence of plan, concert, and cO-opera-
ton. The Devil steps in and takes
the profit. The people want but little
here below nor want that little long.
Why may We not have more Of the
amusement which strengthens and en-
lightens? One rich man by his own
unaided beneficence might provide
heaithful amusement for whole city.
Why does not benefactiOn turn In this
direction p Humphrey J. Desmond.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09

against McRae.
The probable lineup will be
Walker, c; J. Simmons, lg; Davis, It,
Easterlin, lie; B. Simmons, rg; Chill
dress, TT; Nicholson, re; Stone, OBJ
Phanazy, RIB; Bond, lib; McLendon
fb.
The game will be played at the
Playground gridiron and will begin
at PAS D. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09
Society
BRILLIANT PARTY
FOR FRIDAY.

The Council Of Safety chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton. will entertain with a bridge and
AZ party Friday afternoon at the
Community Club house. A most cor
dial invitation is given to all who will
come and meet with the membership
of this chapter
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09

Commerce at 6 o'clock tonight. A
full attendance is urged.
DAN CHAPPELL,
Commander, John D. Mathis Post,
No. 2.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09
,LocZRioB
Sharp-Point Pencils-Thos. L. Bell
Jeweler and Optician.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. Adams, Mrs.
J. c. Parker and Mrs. Meadows, of
Montezuma, motoced to Americas
yesterday and spent the afternoon
shopping here.
All $500, $3.50 and $1,000 LA
DIES Fine Shoes during Fair
Week at $1,000 the pair. Grades un-
der these prices at ABSOLUTE
COST. s. L. SILLS. 5-tf
Mrs. H. R. MCGEE and Mrs. j. C.
Logan were shoppers here yesterday
from Plains.
Wanted CIerk.-Young lady as
Clerk. One who plays piano prefer
red. Box 171.-s-2t
j. |. Hitler was business visitor
here yesterday from Plains.
Mems Shoes all during Fair
! Week, at ABSOLUTE COST. S. L.
Stills, 5-tf
NJ. NJ. Jennings, of Plains, was in
Americas yesterday on business.
| Col. j. F. Souter, of Preston, was
in Americas Monday.
All $500, $3.50 and $1,000 La
DIES Fine Shoes during Fair
I Week at $1,000 the pair. Grades un.
der these prices at ABSOLUTE
COST. S. L. STILLS. 5-ti
( Mrs. o. P. Jones, of near Plains
1 was visitor here yesterday after
noon.
Mrs. NJ. P. Jones, of Atlanta, is
visiting Mrs. ]. B. Trip at her home
here for few days.
Crowns Log Cabin Pecan Roll
Sold only at Carswell Drug Company
Phone 98.-(s-3)
A Guaranteed Non-Skid Tire.
For a Ford --...---.-..-.--$1O.1O
i For a Dodge ......---.-. 1920
For a Buick .--.--.. 21.50
C. A. & w. C. TURPIN. 81
Mr. and Mrs. R. c. Johnson anC
Mrs. Lee Johnson were visitors Mon
V day from Huntington.
Mrs. Frank Mathews and Mrs. R
L. Jennings, of Plains, were shopper
here yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Rufus Lane, whose
wedding last week was lovely even
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09

In the caves of the Tripoli noun
tains there is said to be tribe of
women that has never ventured out
side.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09
HARRIS TO MOVE UP.

ATLANTA, Nov 9.-In the reor-
ganlzation of the U. S. senate com
mlttees after March 4, u. S. Senator
VIM. j. Harris will move up from
eleventh place among the Democrats
on the powerful appropriation com
mIttee to fourth place. This comes
through the defeats of several Demo
cratic senators. Senator Harris will
also be the second ranking Demo
cratic senator on the immigration
committee which will have much
legislation in the new congress.
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get dainty bit of cake, and this
with the glass of homemade jelly
or the dish of preserves, completes
the appetizer for this evening con-
vention at home. There are candies
made as only they can be made al
home, on display for the children to
buy. These candies are wholesome
and beneficial.
Then come the flowers. Only this
week an out-of-twon order was re.
ceived for flowers to be used at 3
large and brilliant social function
The renown of the Exchange is be-
ing spread abroad. Not only do we
know and realize it's worth right here
in our home, but others outside are
being made acquainted with the i'm
portance of this movement.
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A thread of SPIDERS silk is so pei
cent stronger than a steel thread OF
the same thickness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09

The insane of London, in the six
teenth century, used to be beaten
with whips and clubs and burned with
hot irons,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09
LEGION NOTICE.

There will be meeting of all the
committees in charge of the Armis-
tice Day program at the Chamber Of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09

every town, city or hamlet in the world and the
N. +. A. News and Picture service not excelled by
any other agency in America
1t you are not subscriber. you are missing very
valuable and interesting visitor to your home Make
it YOUR PAPER A postcard with your name
and address will bring it to you. By mail, 5000
per year. By carrier boy. $3.50 per year, Csc per
month.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09

A thread of spiders silk is SO per
cent stronger than steel thread of
the same thickness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09

The Times-Recorder is the fastest growing news
paper in South Georgia. Its beautiful new home is
conceded to be the most modern newspaper plant in
the South
1t is only through its columns you can get the
LOCAL NEWS-the happenings in Sumter and all
surrounding counties. And besides the local news,
it has service unsurpassed. which includes THE
ASSOCIATED PRESS, with correspondents in
c. M. HALL, Circulation Manager.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09

E. B. Worrell, of Cobb, was in Am
CIRCUS Monday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09

of interest, were in Americas Mon
day on their way to Blakely, where
they will reside
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Rufus Lane, whose
wedding last week was lovely event
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09

Mr. and Mrs. B. r. Adams, Mrs.
J. C. Parker and Mrs. Meadows, of
Montezuma, motored to Americas
yesterday and spent the afternoon
shopping here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09

This magnificent machine, a 0-page Cox Duplex
Press purchased by The Tmes-Recorder, is the last
word in printing presses adaptable to cities the size
of Americas and larger. 1t represents an invest
ment of more than $4,000 an expenditure made
for but one reason-SPEED With it, The Times
Recorder will be in position for the first time to get
its editions into the nearby towns and cities THE
AFTERNOON OF PUBLICATION
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09

J. w. Zimmerman was visitor
here Monday from Plains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09
LESSON FOR NOVEMBER ia
THE POWER AND AUTHORITY OF
JESUS.
LESSON rExT-Matt 8 and 9

LESSON TEXT-Matt. and 8
GOLDEN TEXT-And Jesus went about
all the cities and villages, teaching IN
tkelr synagogues, and preaching the COS
pei of the kingdom, and healing every
sickness, and every disease among the
people.-Matt. 9;35
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL-Mark l:Zsi
ZIP, Luke 7;l-10.
PRIMARY TOPIC - Jesus Forgying
SINS.
JUNIOR TOPIC-Jesus Heals d Centu-
mons Servant.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
The Response of Jesus to Human Need
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Christianity and Physical Needs
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09

Rev. c. T. Clarke was a visitor
here yesterday from Leslie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-09

Mr. and Mrs. R. c. Johnson and
Mrs. Lee Johnson were visitors Mon
day from Huntington.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-01-15
s5TH ANNIVERSARY.

The Troy (Texas) Enterprise gives
the following account of the 85th an
niversary of former Lafayette Coun-
ty man, Mr.. j. r. Gum:
~. r. Gum, better known as "Uncle
Jimmie" celebrated the eighty fifth
anniversary of his birth last Monday,
the 18th, with big dinner and family
reuion, at which nine children, seven
teen grandchildren and three great
gradchildre were present, with num-
Der of ether relatives.
IL. McGrail, two years his host SEN
Tor, was the honored guest of the oc-
casion.
"Uncle Jimmie was born in Virginia
and at the age Of seven migrated to
Tennessee. Later, he went to Missis-
sippi, where he was residing when the
Civil war began. He was exempted
from military service because of his
occupation, being tanner, and spent
the period making shoes for the Con-
federate army. He is yet loyal sup
porter of the Lost Cause and a be-
lever in all the traditions of the Old
South.
"Uncle Jimmie came to Bell coun-
ty in 1897 and has made his home near
Troy since that time.
children present for the reunion:
were: John B. Prentiss, and Grover of
Troy; J. D. Flomot, Frank; Mesdames
R. A. Park and D. D. Jones, Moran;
Mrs. w. B. Smith, Dublin; Mrs. C. r..
Gum, Spur. Others present were: A
brother, L. A. Gum and wife of Lock-
ney; granddaughter, Mrs. Ed Crit
fin, Moran; Mrs. Alec Kittrell, Dustin,
Mrs. Cliff Branham, Temple; grand
sons, Jim Bob Gum and Granville
Jones, Moran; sons-in-law, r. A.
Park, w. B. Smith, G. r. Gum;
daughters-in-law, Mesdames Frank,
John B., Prentiss and Grover Gum.