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Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23
How To Treat
A Torpid Liver

The liver is the largest and most
important organ in the body, and
when the liver refuses to act, it causes
constipation, biliousness, headaches,
indigestion, gas, sour stomach, bad
breath, dysentery, diarrhoea, pains in
back and under ribs on right side.
These symptoms lead to colds, infiu-
enza or other serious troubles, unless
corrected Immediately.
An inactive liver places an extra
burden on the kidneys which over
taxes them and causes the blood to
absorb and carry into the system the
impurities that the liver and kidneys
have failed to eliminate.
When you treat the liver alone, you
treat only a third of your trouble,
and that is why you have to take pur-
gatives every few nights. Calomel
or other ordinary laxatives do not go
far enough. If you would treat your
kidneys and blood while treating the
liver you would put your entire sys-
tenn in order and frequent purgatives
would then be unnecessary.
DR.. W. L. Hitchcock many years
ago recognized these important facts
and after much study and research,
compounded what is now known as
DR.. Hitchcock's Liver, Kidney and
Blood Powders, three medicines COM
bined in one. This was the doctors
favorite prescription for many years.
being used by his patients with mark
ed success. 1t is a harmless vegeta-
bic remedy that will not make you
sick, and you may eat anything you
like while taking it.
Get large tin box from your
druggist or dealer for Csc, under his
personal guarantee that it will give
relief, tone up the liver, stimulate
the kidneys to healthy action and
thereby purify the blood. If your
dealer viii not supply you, it swill be
mailed direct by Hitchcock Medicine
Co., Atlanta, Ga, upon receipt of
price.-(adv)
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23
RIFT

A prayer meeting is now held at
Chokee school house every Sunday
night. A large crowd was present
Sunday night. The public is invited
to attend.
Mrs. W. K. Knights and children
called on Mrs. A. B. Camp Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Scott and
mother spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. H. Young.
W. K. Knight and daughter, Miss
Hattie Knight, spent Sunday at Red
Bone.
Miss Nora Camp entertained the
young folks Saturday night with an
ice cream supper.
J. T. Laramore and Mr.. Ernest
Scott called on Miss Nora Camp Sun
day afternoon.
Mrs. w. E. Bryan and children
spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs.
j. l.. Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Richards and
Mrs. S. B. Camp spent Sundav af-
ternoon with Mr.. and Mrs. Will West
Miss Mary Eva Scott spent Sunday
with Miss Nora Camp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Varnum
spent Sunday with the formers par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. II Varnum.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Mathis, of Lees
burg, spent Sunday afternoon with
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
NJ. Jones, Sr.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23
Storage Battery's Life
Like That of Automobile

A young woman drove her car into
the Prest-0-Lite Service Station, of
Chappell Machinery Co. here the 9TH
er morning to have her battery test
ed. While the attendant was remov-
ing the service battery from her car,
preparatory to reinstalling her own
battery, she asked a few questions
of Mr.. Allen Chapel, the manager.
How long will a storage battery
last?" she inquired.
Before | answer that would like
to ask you a Question:" said Mr..
Chappell.
How long will an automobile
last?"
well" the young lady replied, "of
course that depends on what use it
has and how it is taken care of. Some
last longer than others"
Exactly so with storage batteries.
Some last longer than others, and
the Prest-O-Lite is some battery. But
even Prest-O-Lite has to be treat
ed right to give proper service all of
the time. Try to run your engine
without oil and see where you get
of. How long would it last?
A storage battery ought to be
tested at least once a. month-twice
g month in summer is 'desirable-and
distilled water added if necessary
The Prest-O-Lite service station will
do this for you without cost, but il
means life to your battery. Should
a test indicate the necessity for re
pairs or q freshening charge, you are
told of it before there is any danger
of permanent harm to the battery
In this way Prest-O-Lite Service i:
Instrumental in making your battery
last as long as possible and in giving
you the highest possible efficiency al
all times.
IF you don't get Prest-O-Litt
Service, It is your own fault. 1t il
always here ready for you. But We
do want you to give your battery tn,
intelligent treatment it deserves, anC
to take advantage of the service sta
ton.
"One thing more: If your battery
is to stand idle with your car out o.
commission for a month or more a
a time. notify US and we will senC
for it, and give it the care it need
while you are away. Then you car
depend en- its being in frst-class con
dition when you are ready to use i
again. Our charges for this service
are very moderate"
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23

NEW YORK, June 23.-As detec-
tives unwrap covering after COW
ing Of the private life of Joseph B.
Elwell, people are discovering that,
after all, Robert w. Chambers and
Edith Wharton don't fictionize over
much in their famous novels of high
life in Manhattan.
For every ingredient that is woven
into typical society novel seemingly
is present in this mysterious murder
Of the bridge whist king of Amer
ca"-beauty, wealth, society, and
lurking everywhere beneath these
surface refinements, strange hidden
vices.
The evidence that is appearing
shows that Elwell, who maintained
houses in Newport, New York and
Palm Beach often won or lost $40, 900
in a single night at the bridge tables
noiseless footmen unfolded in the
tapestried drawing rooms.
Everything that enhanced the
charm of this "jolly good fellow who
grew rich as bridge-whist expert,
was apparently at his command
He kept high powered motor cars and
a string of blue-blooded racing horses
in his Kentucky stables; there was a
Yacht in southern waters, and he had
extensive wardrobes in each house to
entrance the women and impress the
men he hobnobbed with.
The night before he was murdered
was doubtless an average one for HIM
He had spent the afternoon at the
races at Belmont Park, betting on the
horses.
In the evening his chauffeur drove
him in his Mercer to the Ritz Carl
ton, where he had dinner with Wal
ter Lewisohn, the millionaire, who
had with him his wife, his sister-in-
law, Mrs. Viola Kraus, and Octavio
! Figueroa, a newspaper publisher of
/ Buenos Aires.
Mrs. Kraus, who had just received
decree of divorce from her former
husband, was called by Philip Boileau
the famous illustrator, "the most
beautiful girl in America. :"
After the dinner the party drove
to Zeigfields Roof There Elwell
danced with. the two women.
/ Later, he is said to have gone to
another restaurant and dance hall,
alone.
> Early the next morning he was
! found shot through the head in his
apartment.
The night life of this society gam
bier was so mysterious that it is baf-
fling the trained minds of the detec-
tives.
One of the rooms in Elwells bach
elor home is fitted up as a most
| luxurious woman's boudoir.
Several society women are said to
| have possessed keys to the Elwell
! house.
Elwell had been separated from
his wife for eight years. The widow
| says she had recently refused tt
agree to a divorce.
She says that she introduced him
into society as bridge whist expert
She is a cousin of Dr. Richard DERBY
who married Ethel Roosevelt.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23

Miss Ruby Patten and mothe1
spent Thursday morning in Pres
ton.
A large crowd enjoyed a picnic at
Magnolia, out from here, Thursday.
Miss Carrie Abrams is here visit
ing her friends Misses Ruth and
Mildred Pearson.
Ephie Ponder has returned from
Fort Gaines after short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Bruner spent
several pleasant days in Florida this
week, fishing.
Roland Benson, of Columbus, Ca,
spent Sunday here.
Mrs. Pearl Brightwell and chill
dren leave Thursday for a visit with
relatives near Weston.
Oscar Simpson, Hoy Wells and
Misses Thelma Lott and Bessie Pick
ett motored over to Magnolia Sunday
afternoon.
Yancy McCaller, of Albany, is in
the city visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. C.
Dixon.
j. A. Sanders and several friends
spent Monday night out of town on
a fishing trip.
Rev. Mr.. Kese, Of Nashville, Tenn,
conducted services at the Baptist
church Sunday morning and night.
Mr.. and Mrs. c L. Spann and chill
dren, of Dawson, spent Sunday eve
ming with Mr.. and Mrs. H. V. Parker
here.
Brightwell were the guests of Miss
Eleanor Turner Sunday afternoon.
Miss Frances Bryson is spending
several days with her brother, J. H.
Bryson, here.
A number of young people are in
vited to attend an entertainment at
Miss Annie Ruth billiards. Wednes-
day evening.
Jett Smith motored to Lumpkin
Monday evening on business.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23
RICHLAND

RICHLAND, June 23.-Mercer
Goss, of near Preston, spent a few
hours in the city Friday.
Sam Bryant was the host to a
number of friends Friday night
Those present were Misses Mary
Chappell, Annie Ruth billiard, Flea
nor Turner, George M. Brightwell
Mamie Colbert, Marie Bryson, and
Messrs. Mackie Richardson, Walter
Sims, Raiford Bush, J. W. Morgan,
Arthur Richardson, Horace Hogg and
Sam Bryant.
Mr.. Moody, of Sasser, passed
through Saturday for Columbus.
Lamar Abelle, of Americus, is here
spending few days with his par
ents.
Nelson Coffin is at home for a few
days.
Miss Lucille Askew, of Columbus.
spent Sunday with Miss Ruby Goare
here.
Miss Clara OVERLY, of near here.
was hostess to number of friends
Friday night.
Frank Brightwell, of Weston, was
in the city a few hours Friday night.
Miss Bessie Carter left Thursday
for Ellaville where she will visit her
cousin, Miss Mary Carter.
Carl johnson has arrived here to
take a job offered him by R. R. tele-
graph Office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Tillman and
children, of Plains, are spending sew
eral days here with Mr.. and Mrs. j.
M. French.
Miss Louise Etheridge, Susie Bart
lett, Evelyn Spann and Georgia Mae
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23
l. OCAL NE VS. BRIEF S

destruction of the stove and some
damage to the walls of the kitchen
The damage, Chief Naylor said this
afternoon, was about $75.
Warren Williams, II year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Williams, has
recovered from slight attack of ap-
pendicitis at his home here.
W. L. Dupree went up to Macon
yesterday to spend a few days with
Mrs. Dupree, who is visiting relatives
in that city.
Julius Schroeder has returned from
a business trip to Atlanta, where
Mrs. Schroeder is spending some
time.
Prof. E. L. Bridges, principal of
Union Consolidated high school at
Leslie, was visitor in Americas yes
terday. He returned home last night
and will go this afternoon to Allan
ia, to attend the summer school of
Emory University. He will remain
in Atlanta several weeks.
Prof. E. j. McMath, county school
superintendent, left yesterday for
Milledgeville, where he will attend
the summer school of the Georgia
Normal and Industrial College.
Official temperatures here yester-
day, as reported by Norman Knigh-
ton, were 80 maximum and 65 mini
mum.
Mrs. Laura Caughman, of Plains,
passed through Americus this after
noon, en- route home from Macon and
Atlanta.
J. M. Bass and two daughters, Of
Leslie, were visitors here today.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23
QUIMBY MELTON
COESTOFLORIDA
Accepts Place of Pub
Usher of jacksonville
Metropolis

Ouimby Melton. fomer Americus
hoy. who has been vice-president and
general manager of The Birmingham
Ledger for a year, has accepted the
position as publisher and general
manager of the The Jacksonville
Metropolis. Melton was active mead of
the Birmingham paper at the time
of its sale two months ago to The
Birmingham News and was held ever
IN Birmingham for two months to
wind up the affairs of the Ledger
As publisher and general manager
of The Metropolis he will have COM
plete control Of the Jacksonville pa
per. The Metropolis is the only after
noon paper in the Florida city. 1t was
recently purchased by S. A. Lynch,
of Atlanta.
Mr.. Melton lived in Americus for
over two years during which time he
was editor of The Times-RecOrder.
He left here for Bainbridge where he
was secretary of the Board of Trade
and later went to The Atlanta Congti-
tuoin as city editor. In 1917 he joined
the army and served for two years as
captain and major Of infantry, seeing
thirteen months service in France
with the 325th infantry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melton arrived in
Americus Tuesday night Mrs. Melton
was Miss Mary Ella Davenport,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. D. f. Da-
venport before her marriage. Mrs
Melton will visit her parents for
week but Mr. Melton leaves for Jack
sonville tonight to take up his new
duties.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23
Two 7-Story Buildings
Burn at Baltimore

BALTIMORE, June 23.-Twc
fires here last night and early today
caused damage 'of $1,50O,00O. A
seven-story building at 81 Hopkins
Place and seven-story warehouse
occupied by Blumberg Bros. werc
among the building wrecked.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23
Tennis Match Signed
Twenty Years Hence

PARIS, June 23.-Two tennis
players" here have date to play
match game 20 years from date.
J. C. Parke, British tennis champion
and A. H. Colbert, French expert,
each have a baby boy. They have
signed the two for a match game in
1910.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23
Sharp Point Pencils in gold and
silver. Bell, the Jeweler.-30-tf

silver. Bell, the Jeweler.-3O-tf
Clarence E. Wesley, who has been
stationed at Souther Field for some
time, left last night for Atlanta,
where he will enter Georgia Tech for
the purpose of taking special instruc-
tion in electrical engineering.
RAINBOW does more than make
Batter cakes Better cakes-it will
make dewberries daily delight. Use
one part Rainbow Syrup 10 two parts
dewberries, cook to jam and you've
sho' got sump'n. 6-tf
Miss Elizabeth Phillips and Miss
Lucy Mizeil, of Columbus; Miss Nell
Pickard and Sidney Pickard, of
Buena Vista, are the guests of Miss
Nell Hogg at her home near Ameri-
Gus.
RAINBOW does more than make
Batter cakes Better cakes-it will
make dewberries a daily delight. Use
one part Rainbow Syrup to two parts
dewberries, cook to a jam, and you we
sho' got sump'n. 6-tf
RAINBOW does more than make
Batter cakes Better cakes-it will
make dewbe rries a daily delight. Use
one part Rainbow Syrup to two parts
dewberries, cook to jam, and you've
sho' got sump'n. 6-tf
Americus admirers of Baby"
Wilder, who a few years ago was a
diamond favorite here, will learn with
pleasure that he is now wearing a
Dawson uniform and pitching great
ball for the Terrell semi-pro organi-
zation.
Miss Louise Bragg returned today
to her home from the city hospital,
after an operation for the removal
of tOnsils. Her condition this af-
ternoon was entirely satisfactory.
/ Samson Compton, who has been
visiting his parents here, after sew
eral years in army service, has gone
to Fort Worth, Texas, where he will
spend some time visiting friends.
The fire department made a run
this morning to the residence of H.
M. Sellars, 124 West Church street,
where an oil stove had ignited in the
reservoir. The fire resulted in the
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23

THREE THEORIES, illustrated
above, form the basis of the hunt for
the murderer of Joseph B. Elwell;
First-That he was shot by jealous
husband or lover;
Second-That he was shot by a
heavy loser at one of his card games;
Third-That a aspurned woman shot
him.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23

More than 100000 motor cars are
stolen annually in the United States
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23
MARKETS
AMERICUS SPOT COTTON.
Good middling 40 cents.
NEW ORLEANS FUTURES.

MOULTRIE LIVESTOCK.
MOULTRIE, June 23.-Hogs, un-
changed; IS 3-4@14 lac, down.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23

The newest kind of mechanical
milkmaid milks five cows at once.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23

New York farmers lead the coun-
try in ownership of motor trucks.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23
A.Guarantee

NOU want just thing in the clothes you buy you
get that it's enough. You to be satisfied with
them.
A guarantee doesn't much unless is that; and
when Hart Schaffner Marx guarantee Clothes that's
what
These makers but al-woo fabrics; the best of
other materials; skilled craftsmanship they design styles
express the good fashion ideas; they make models
fit all sizes and shapes of men
Clothes and make good it; it everything about
clothes that may satisfy dissatisfy fabrics fit coors
tailoring value for the price There are no reservations or
exceptions
Look For The
The IrtS finer & Maxl en the othe is esignaure
tothsg guarantee; we'll tito buy small
to look but a big thing to find
W. D. Bailey Company
The home of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23

Clarence E. Wesley, who has been
stationed at Souther Field for some
time, left last night for Atlanta,
where he will enter Georgia Tech for
the purpose of taking special instruc-
tion in electrical engineering.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23

destruction of the stove and some
damage to the walls of the kitchen.
The damage, Chief Naylor said this
afternoon, was about $75.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23

RAINBOW does more than make
Batter cakes Better cakes-it will
make dewberries a daily delight. Use
one part Rainbow Syrup 10 two parts
dewberries, cook to jam and you've
sho' got sump'n. 6-tf
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-23

Miss Elizabeth Phillips and Miss
Lucy Mizeil, of Columbus; Miss Nell
Pickard and Sidney Pickard, of
Buena Vista, are the guests of Miss
Nell Hogg at her home near Ameri-
Gus
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-26
COTTON PRICE DROPS TONEW
 LOW FIGURES

The price of cotton descended to new low levels today, when net losses of over $6 per bale were recorded in the value of the staple Opening at a decline of about 50 points in re- sponse to sharp break on the Liver pool market Thursday, the loss was gradually widened during the days trading, and the closing was at prac- tically the bottom figures for the day.
 January New York contracts closed at 15.18 cents, 127 points net lower, and March at 15.22 cents, down 112 TO nts. In New Orleans January de- clined 137 points, closing at 14.42 cents, and March 127 points, closing at 14.48 cents. Spots in New York were quoted 115 points lower at 1885 cen s, and in New Orleans 50 points lower at 1850 cents.
 On the loacl market receipts were very light, due in part to unfavorable weather, and very few sales were re- ported most of the cotton being held.
 The price of cottonseed was un- changed today at SIS per ton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-26

which cost the lives of Chevrolet and O'Donnell. The lead was held by Chevrolet, and Joe Thomas and O. Donnell were trailing not far behind. Chevrolet held the inside of the bowl and turned to pass Thomas, has car striking that of O'Donnell and con- tinuing out of control to the top of the track. From the bowl, his car plung- ed down on top of the wreckage un- derneath which O'Donnell and his me- chanician were buried. The accident fractured O'Donnell's skull and broke both arms.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-26
STARTS CAMPAIGN
 ON CLOSED SHOPS
fBy United P-eas)


 Chicago, Nov. 26-A barrage of propaganda to have national circu- lation was opened here today by the American Press bureau against the closed shop in industry, which will agitate removal of restrictions so that all shops will be thrown open to union and non union labor alike
 'The announcement follows closely on the declaration of the American Federatio of Labor that it will oppose the efforts of manufacturers to kill the closed shop. Thomas J. Sullivan, director of the bureau opened today, stated that it will attempt to promote better relations between employer and employee, which if successful will mean the elimination of closed shops.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-26
FARMERS BLAMED
 BY DAKOTA BANKS
fBy United Press)

Fargo, N. D., Nov. 26.-Reluctance of farmers to share financial losses in the present adjustment of living costs is blamed by leading bankers for the financial upheaval which has caused 13 banks in North Dakota to close during the past two weeks.
 By withholding their grain from the market, farmers are failing to take up loans made by the banks. It was said that the situation has created the possibility of withdrawal of public funds and suspension of payments of every nature until the re-adjustment period is passed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-26
THURSDAY BIG DAY
 FOR MOVIE" HOUSES

Thanksgiving proved big day for motion picture shows here, big houses being out to matinees and night per formances at the Ideal and Grand theatres. At the Ideal, the combina- tion of Mary Pickford feature, a Harold Lloyd comedy and the Hen driX orchestra proved a big drawing card, and standing room was at a premium at all shows. Hauber's Grand showed Owen Moore in "The Poor Simp,' a comedy which delight ed large audiences.
 William S. Hart, the ace of western actors, will be shown in a strong drama, "Hell's Hinges" as the Ideals offering. The Grand will show Leah Baird in "The Capitol" the famous stage success by Augustus Thomas.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-26

Miss Ocie Mae Saddler of Littl Rock was visitor here Thanksgiv ing.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-26
 SLOW ACTION
 IN CONGRESS
(By United Press)

Washington, Nov 26. - Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, in an interview today, declared that scant hope ex- ists for revision of present revenue laws before the converting of the spec ial session of congress to be called by President-elect Harding after his in- auguration on March 4.
 Appropriation bills will take pre- ference at the short session of con- gress to begin it's labors on Decem- Der 6, Senator Lodge said. He ex- pressed his opinion that time for other legislation will be lacking, and that revision of revenue laws will be pass ed over until the special session.
 Senator Lodge said that Republi- can leaders believe that this and all other question involving the policy of the party should be left for handling until after President-elect Harding is inaugurated.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-26
RAMON RELAPSES, !. DIES EARLY TODAY
(By United PresD

Ardmore, Okla, Nov. 26.-Jake L.. Hamon, millionaire oil magnate and Republican national committeeman from Oklahoma, shot by Claire Smith at local hotel Saturday, died this morning at SIS of dilation of the heart caused by the gunshot wound inflicted by the woman. Hamon's death occurred at the Hardy hospital and came after violent attack cov- ering 12 hours.
 Dr. Hardy, head of the hospital, said that Hamon was believed to have passed the danger mark Thursday, but suffered relapse last night, when his condition changed for the worse. His wife and daughter were at his bedside when the end came.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-26
ENGLISH TAKE
 IRISH CHIEFS
 INTO CUSTODY
tBy United Press)

Dublin, Nov. 26.-Arthur Griffith, acting president of the Irish republic, and John McNeill, founder of the Irish volunteers, and other Sim Fein leaders were arrested and taken into custody today by British forces in a sudden raid on Sim Fein headquar- terS.
 Documents captured in recent raids are said to have implicated Griffith McNeill and other Irish leaders in plots of extremists against British rule in Ireland. Griffith is generally acknowledged as the brains of the Sim Fein movement.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-26
LANDS BANS CHI SALOONS
 AS NUISANCE
(By United PressI

Chicago, Nov. 26.-Federal Judge Landis today issued an order restrain ing owners of 72 "dry" saloons, which are alleged to have been operated in violation of the Volstead enforcement bill.
 Judge Landis based his order on the ground that the saloons constitute public nuisances within the meaning of the Volstead bill.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-26
SEARCH WRFDKACf
 FOR FOUR BODIES
(Ry United p-eas)

Toronto, Nov. 26.-- Wreckage of the Grand Trunk passenger train, whirh collided at midnight with freight train, is being searched today for the bodies of four people known to have been killed. Scores of passengers were injured by the impact and wreck of the two fast moving trains.