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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09
CENTRAL BAPTIST WOMEN
! 10 HOLD SOCIAL SESSION.

The women Of the Central Baptist
church viii meet at the home of Mrs.
f. T. Mathis, on East Church street,
next Wednesday afternoon from 4 to
6 o'clock for a social. The Junior
Missionary Society win give a play
let, How the Standard of Excellence
Convinced" and there will be other
interesting numbers on the program.
Every woman Of the church, young
and old, is specially urged to be pres
sent for many things for the good
Of the church in personal work will
be discussed at this social weeting.
Miss Eulalee Sawyer, Of Jackson
Vile, is visiting relatives in the city
for several days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09
1B i ri b S |

Mr.. and Mrs. Bertram Naylor an
nounce the birth of son on April 8.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09
D. A. r. CHAPTER
TO MEET SATURDAY

The COuncII Of SOfety chapter,
Daughters of American Revolution,
will meet Saturday afternoon at 4
O'Clock in the auditorium of the Car
negie Library. Owing to the illness
of the regent, Mrs. Frank Harold
will preside. Matters of Importance
will come up, and all members are
urged to be present
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09
MOTOR PARTY FROM
CORDELE TODAY.

Mrs. Perry Clegg and number
Of her friends viii motor to Ameri-
Gus this afternoon from Cordele for
the purpose of seeing 'Evangeline, 3"
the benefit picture to be shown at
the Opera House this evening. They
will be the guests of Miss Emma
Chapman at her home on Forrest
street for the afternoon and eve
ming.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09
FRECKLE-FA
Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly
Spots. How To Remove Easily.

Here's a chance, Miss Freckle-face,
to try a remedy for freckles with the
guarantee of a reliable concern that it
will not cost you penny unless it
removes the freckles; while if it does
give you clear complexion the ex-
pense is trifiing.
Simply get an ounce of Othine-
double strength-from any druggist
and a few applications should show
you how easy it is to rid yourself of
the homely freckles and get a beauti-
full complexion. Rarely is more than
one ounce needed for the worst case
Be sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength Othins, as this
strength is sold under guarantee of
money back if it fails to remove
freckles. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Two Buckeye Incuba-
tors, capacity 275, $27.50; 125 ca
pacity, $500; used one hatch. One
Colony Buckeye Brooder, capacity
1000, used one time, $3.50. Two
Cyphers Breeders, capacity IS chicks,
$3.50 each. Lot, $3.50. j. E. Nc
Crea, Smithville, Ga. 9-3t Isl
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Coin Purse containing $40
goldpiece and chain engraved l.. B.
e, between Windsor Hotel and First
Methodist church. Reward. Mrs. ]
Miller, Windsor Hotel. S-ot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09
(LASSIE|EQADVERTIS ENENTS
WANTED MISCELLANEOUS

Observation-Disclosures, six or sew
en-room house, at once. No smaD
children. Phone Z46. R. B. High
tower.-6-7t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09

FOR SALE-Five good farm horses
and mules; 10 head to select from;
also three secondhand two-horse
wagons. Would exchange for hogs
or cattle. Jeptha Tingle, Americas,
Ga, Route B.-22-20t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09

WE HAVE LOCAL MONEY to lend
on improved farm lands. r. L.
MAYNARD. H. B. Williams.-2-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09

1t has been estimated that the
value of unreclaimed waste mater
ial in the United States, in the form
of paper, rubber, metls, etc, is
about S5OO.OOO.OO
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05
BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION

That marvellous actress. Mitzi, now appearing in "Head Over Heels," un- der the management of Henry w.. Savage, is famous for her beautiful complexion. She attributes her won derful skin to the daily use of a simple home made combination of oatmeal and dcrwillo. There is noth- ing like it for poor complexion or to keep good complexion at it's best all the time. It takes the place of face powder, stays on better, as precipitation does not affect it, and it instantly beautifies any complex
 ion. One application proves it. If you want a nice lily-white skin with rosy cheeks get bottle of derwillo today; will will be delighted. Der willo is sold at all up-to-date toilet counters. Be sure to read large announcement of Mitzi soon to ap- pear in this paper. It tells how to instantly have a beautiful complex ion and soft white, vclvety skin everyone "just loves to touch. For sale at Main Tankersley and De- woody Drug store. Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05
. SOCIAL 8 A PERSONAL \
MISS EUNICE NORRIS. Editor.

about the middle of this month She will be in the city on March 15 and 16.
 Miss Marie Ames who has come here to instruct in the Citizeshir School being held at the Court House was presented at the meeting of the w. c. T. U. yesterday, and received cordial welcome, and was assured of the hearty CO., operation of it's members toward this school.
 A musical program was given, which included vocal selections by Miss Helen Ratt, accompanied by Mrs. Arch Patterson, and Mrs. James Moore playing number of pleasing piano solos.
 gram, most delightful social hour where Mrs. William Wendall Williams and Miss Helen Ratt at beautiful ly appointed table presided over the tea and coffee service. tempting salad course was served. Mrs, R. s. Thompson chaperoned the following young ladies who assisted her in serving-Misses Elizabeth Lyle, Nell lie Hollenbeck, Mary Cutcheon, and Elizabeth Burks.
 Mrs. Favre Cason is entertaining this afternoon in her home on Wal nut street from three until four o'clock, the guests being mothers of her Sunday School pupils.
 Mrs. E. C. Horner of Helena left Wednesday after few days visit with Miss Reva Harris and Mrs. Tom Parham, Little Miss Kathryn Hor- ner has been the guest of Miss Har- ris the past two weeks, and went with her mother to Little Rock where they met MT. Homer who joined them on a trip to Chicago and New York.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05
Spirited Advance
 in Foreign Money

New York, Mar. A spirited ad- vance in foreign exchange eclipsed all over developments in the securities market today and gave rise to much conjecture. Demand bills on Lon don rose to $35.58 an overnight gain of II cents to the pound and S9 cents over the low record exactly one month ago.
 The Paris check was at 1879 francs to the dollar against 15.12 a month ago, and the Italian rate at 1922 fires to the dollar compared with 1910 at the same period.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05
HOME

sat lighted on the floor The mouse made dash towards the lamp, and in the melee of cat-scrambling and rat-strategy, the lighted lamp was overturned. From the overturned lamp it quickly developed that the
 ed, near which the lamp stood, caught on fire. This precipitated the rude awakening of the dusky sleeper, and a call into fire department head quarters.
 Only slight damage, however, was done by the fire.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05
Railroad Workers
 to Meet Officers
 on Wage Demands

Washington, Mar. 4.-Wage de- mands of two million railroad work CTS will be taken up anew next week when representatives of thd broth erhoods meet officials of the corpo- rations in the first conference on the wage problem, probably Tuesday or Wednesday.
 The employees VII be rspresented during the preliminary sessions by the heads of the different unions
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

Dempsey, of Detroit. Michigan. and Patrick c. Hayden of Natchex, Miss, were named domestic prelates.
 Monsignor Francesca Plancarte, Y. Navertte, Archduke of Larnes, Mexico, was entrusted with the work of modifying the Jurisdiction Of the dioceses of San Luis Potosi and Za-' tatecas Zoby will coincide with tho administrative boundaries of those Mexican states.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

lel.weir
 ding.
 Fred Hoetzel of Little Rock
 announced the engagement and
 oachine marriage of her daught- rva Frederick to MT. William
 on Weir, the wedding to take
 Thursday afternoon, March IS
 4ezhome o fthe bride HOO Bar
 unue. Little Rock. MT. Weir
 Recently arrived citizen of Pine
 having come here to assume duties as division freight agent he Missouri Pacific railroad.
 e Young Ladies Society of the
 Methodist Church will he en- lined Saturday afternoon in the
 of Mrs. Nick J Can't. with
 Mary Lindsay, Mrs. Alex Rowell Mrs. c. K. Caruthers assisting esses.
 i. and Mrs. R.. R. Mcintyre were hg the Pine Bluff visitors in Lit Rock Wednesday. --- f-------- }. T. U.
 ling.
 enthusiastic and we'll attended ting of the Woman's Christian perance Union was held yester- afternoon at the home of Mrs, i. Taylor on Laurel street. The Year Books had arrived and distributed to the members. A Tt was made in which it was Id that the Pine Bluff Loyal perance Legion had won over the as having been more active hg the past years work. It has embership of five hundred. Mes es Taylor and Lyle deserve spec mention, on account of their ser ]. Mrs. Lora Lamance, noted ,r, writer and national lecturer appear before an audience here
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

The funeral of Mrs. Fany Houston. who died Wednesday afternoon at Hot Springs. will be held this morn- ing at 1O:30 o'clock from the chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son. Owino to the absence from Pine Bluff of Rabbi l.. J. Rothstein the services will be conducted by Ben B. Veil. The following pail bearers have been selected: M. E Bloom, Simon Bloom. Wm. Rosenzweig, Harold Bluthen- thai. Harry Rosenberg and Julius Schloss.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

who have fought the wage battle to- gether since last August.
 Representatives of the rail exec utives, will be selected probably to- morrow, when the association of rail- way executives is scheduled to meet in New York.
 Brotherhood leaders probably will insist that negotiations begin where they left off when the roads were returned to private control.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05
DRY KILN DAMAGED.

Fire at o'clock this morn ing damaged to considerable extent the dry kiln of Ralph Robinson and Son at the foot of Chestnut street. The roof of the kiln was burnt out, together with . quantity of lumber stored inside, and the machinery was also damaged. The
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05
Cat Makes Dash
 for Mouse; Then
 Comes Fire Alarm

A cat made dash for mouse at the home of negro at Eleventh and Alabama last night at 9 o'clock. The cat looked before he leapt, but he| looked only at the mouse. conse- quently he did not see lamp which
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05
? to Retire
 From Job April 1

Cras Craassnington. March 4.-Daniel q k,s l' @ commissioner of internal rev
 uet ua will retire from office Arr;l y em ht'ner thst s tonight and informed (n to a. hue ne expected his resicna- Iich V w;Ss I1eome effective on that date "a inc;dao % oe after the many prob- fst ;uent ;ns. to the collection of tha
 - iinstailment of 1919 taxes hsue s
 rt;t te vas no indications as to .,.
 asy oi his successor. v sns
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05
FRENCH FORM ON CLAIMS.

Paris, Mar. 4.-The French govern ment will make determined opposi- ton to any revision of the treaty of Versailles that would modify her claims on Germany, it was learned today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05
POPE NAMES AMERICANS

Rome, March AM on signor BolealausP Puchalski of Brooklin. N. Y., was today appointed private chamberlain to Pope Benedict while MonsiKnor James Savage, Ernest vandyke, Jos. Morgan and M. J. F.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

Miss Marietta Speers, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John B. Speers is criti- cally i'll of pneumonia at the home of her parents on West Sixth ave- nue,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

in Little Rock Wednesday attending the automobile show.
 ---+--
 Mrs. c. NJ. Williamson of Birming- ham left yesterday for her home parents. Judge and Mrs. c. M. Phil panied as far as Little Rock by Miss Lillian Philpot.
 Miss Ernestine Norris returns to- day from ten days visit with Miss Hereford in Hope. Miss Norris has also been visiting friends in TeXar- kama.
 Miss Pearle Burks is entertaining tomorrow afternoon at matinee pleasure for Miss Lynn Koonce of Biloxi, Miss.
 A most delightful afternoon was enjoyed by the David o. Dodd chap ter of the U. D. C., Wednesday af- ternoon in the beautiful Colonial home of Mrs. T. M. Phillips, with Mrs. H. A. Mccoy and Mrs. Lawrence Phillips as assisting hostesses. A short business session was held, and several new members were received and welcomed.
 Mrs. J. M Hightower read an in- te1esting paper on the reconstruc- tion period and Mrs. E. M. Schober delighted those present with the reading of Father Ryan's poems. Several victrola selections of old southern airs provided an interest ing feature.
 Those who assisted the hostess in serving dainty refreshments in- cluded Mrs. Lawrence Phillips, Mrs. s. c. Alexander. Mrs. Catherine Greer and Miss Mildred Saunders.
 Judge and Mrs. R. H. Williams re- turned yesterday from Little Rock. where Judge Williams conferred with members of the state highway commission regarding road mainte- nance.
 A. c. Brummitt is able to be out after an illness of several days.
 Mrs. c. M. Williamson of Birming- ham, who has been the guest of Judge and Mrs. c. M. Philpot, left yester- day for her home, accompanied by Miss Lillian Philpot, who was to spend the day in Little Rock.
 Mrs. George V. Beal, 9O6 West Fourth, is slightly improved from a serious illness of influenza.
 Miss Dorothy Seabrook arrives to- night for a visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Senate Seabrook, 1213 Main street. Mis- Seabrook is a stu dent at Henderson Brown college at Philadelphia.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. w. Crawford will entertain informally this evening at buffet luncheon as a get-together of their near relatives. Their guests will include, sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews, and their imme- diate families, and their pastor and wife. Mir. and Mrs. Crawford have great number of kin in this city, and are expecting approximately 75 guests this evening.
 -|-
 The Ladies' club of the A. o. U. w. met at the A. o. U. w. hall last night in an interesting meetink Re- treatments were served. Dr. and Mrs. J. w. John were guests of the club.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

Mr. and Mrs. c. Dell Bauehman spent the past week end in Stutt- gart with relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

Mrs. B. A. Drammond and daught- CTS of Little Rock leave for their home today after q visit with their parents. MT. and Mrs. w. F. Saund- CTS on Laurel street
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

kiln caught on fire from unknown causes. Several weeks ago small blaze damaged the place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

MT. and Mrs. James P. Daly were in Little Rock Wednesday attending the automobile show.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

Mrs. c. NJ. Williamson of Birming- ham left yesterday for her home after a delightful visit with her parents. Judge and Mrs. c. M. Phil pot. Mrs Williamson was accom- panied as far as Little Rock by Miss Lillian Philpot.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05
Crepe Meteor Silk
$4.95 Values, $3.89

A beautiful lightweight Silk with a rich satiny finish, which makes it ideal for fashionable street, reception and evening frocks. We have all the latest street and evening shades, both light and CD o0 dark colors. Priced at only --- 9CsCJ
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05
Peach Skin Taffetas
$500 Value, S3.69

These genuine Peach Skin and Pussy Willow
 Silks are highly finished fabric in beau tiful plain colors, in all the new shades for spring and summer. A material that appeals strongly to the ladies who desire a fabric of original clinging CD C0
 qualities. Special ---------- 4CsOJ
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05
Real China Silk $1.25 Value, 69c

The real Chinese Silk of clear, thin weaves
 most suited for Underwear, Camisoles, Blouses or Inner Linings of the better Dresses. It washes and wears unusually we'll We have it in all the better shades for spring and summer wear, Cn.
 especially priced at -- VOC
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

Miss Ernestine Norris returns to- day from ten days visit with Miss Hereford in Hope. Miss Norris has also been visiting friends in Texar- kama
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

A wonderful lot of the seasons newest pat. terms in these Silk Foulards of medium
 weight. Patterns of most every descrip- ton on beautiful contrasting grounds that are especially pleasing to the bet CD 9O ter dressers. 36-inches wide, at = 4CsJ ,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

Miss Pearle Burks is entertaining tomorrow afternoon at matinee pleasure for Miss Lynn Koonce of Biloxi, Miss.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

Uncle Josh says-'What's everybody's business pays no one" Appoint yourself . committee of one to help the Library
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

There are practically all colors in this fine quality of soft, lustruous satins.f We, and you should consider it luck that this silk
 is in our possession today for it is very scarce, especially one marked so low as our original selling price. e0 40 Cnacial anZ aGk0
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05
OBITUARY.
MRS. FANNY HOUSTON.

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05

The Ladies' club of the A. o. U. w. met at the A. o. U. w. hall last night in an interesting meetink Re- treatments were served. Dr. and Mrs. J. w. John were guests of the club.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-05
The Most Pleasing of Black Silks BLACK SATIN DUCHESS
Japanese Kimono Silks
$1.75 Value, $1.19

Direct from the Orient comes the beau
 tifu designs of these silks-and true art ists were they that combined such colorings on grounds with such perfect harmony. They are indeed attractive, woven to suit your most visonable dream of perfect Xii mono wear. At 01 10 0n1v aU II M
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-18
MOMENTS FAITH IN THE LEAGUE

MISS ANNE LAwTHER, Democrt :.
ic National Committeewoman for
Iowa, takes exception to the assertion
of Mrs. Medill Mccormick, chairman
of the Woman's Republican National
Committee, that advocates Of "the
League of Nations viii be obliged to
indicate it in every detail to win the
support of American women"
"My experience has been much diff
tcrent from Mrs. McCormick's," said
Miss Lawther. AT the suff con-
vention in March delegates from
~forty-eight States frankly favored a
ague of Nations.
cat the meeting Of the Federated
Tubs of Iowa, at Ames, in June, 1000
men adopted a resolution endorsing
he League of Nations.
"The suffragists of the nation ara
he federated club women of Iowa are
illing to walk by faith in his mat
ter and blaze a trail for the future
men and women of the worli.'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-18

SOMEONE has asked the Ledger
what is the purpose in the East Of
holding SWEET" and Dry" elections
after the questions has been settled
for all time by constitutional amend
ment. AS We see it the plan is to
create the impression that the people
do not want a "dry" country and, ii
possible, seek to indirectly influence
any legislative or judicial opinion to-
ward this viewpoint. We believe the
matter is settled for all time thoug'
.tere is no question but what there
il a certain element bent upon maxim
as much contention oyer the question
as possible and for as long a tlm'
as they can. We may be wrong bu'
it is opinion that all these STATE
movements toward different percent
ere drinks will fail for the people Of
America have decided for a dry
country and that means "DRf"-no
half "dry." Any qualification of th'
ruling regarding the alcohol conten'
would simply mean that greater op
~portunity would be given to further
violate the meaning Of the law.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-18

THE city ordinance regarding au'''-
mobiles that yiolaya the speed ''A''
or run without jgh;s, should he stree
lv enforced. The way to get RESETS
is 10 fine every yiolator Of the law
no rs.-tsr who he or she may he. The
idea tina, some people seem to have,
tina. city ordinances are a Joke, can oe
easily Strengthened I'll with a A',."
enforcement. If the ordinances yI'
no. to he enforced, they ought to ne
repeaIcd What's the idea any wey
that some people seem % be get:'Ng,
that laws of NIL kinds aremade Just
to be violated?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-18

THE city ordinance requiring eala
=, be kept at least fifty feet from NJ
Jefferson Street crossing, should he
strictly enforced. Every day this Law
is violated, and when 4 bunch Of PEG
nile are killed there ny rarelessne,s
then we will all be sorry, What pre-
the city ordinances for If not to be ell
forced? II it is necessary for some
body to appear al the city haH to
make complaint re-ariing his cr'ss-
ing, there are plenty of neople who
will do it. Is it any city otTjciafs bus
mess to see that this law, which IS
VIGOROUSLY disregardea from day to
dav is enforced?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-18
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that letters
Of administration upon the estate of
HERMAN H0LTKAMP, Deceased,
have been granted TO the undersigned,
Erie Holtkamp, by the Probate Court
of Audrain County, Missouri, bearing
date the 18th day of March, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to ME for allowance, within six
months from the date of said letters,
or they may be precluded from any
benefit Of such estate; and if said
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date of granting said let
tiers they will be forever barred.
ERIE HoLTKAMP,
Administrator.
Attested by me this 18th lay Of
March. 1920.
1SEAIo BESS L. WOODS,
AT Clerk Of Probate Court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-18
Hit By

A milk wagon belonging TO tire
Mexico Dairy and driven by Kelly
Wiikerson, owner Of the LARRY, was
rut into by an automobile lac Thus
day evening, on ". Monroe street. Mr.,
Wilkerson was considerably scratched
and bruised, the horses were throw.
Gown and hurt slightly, and the wa-or
was broken in several places. Meme
of the injuries or damages were ser
ious. however.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-18
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that letters
Of administration upon the estate OF
MARTIN DONNELLY, Deceased,
have been granted to the undersigned
MARTIN DONNELLY, Jr., blythe Pro-
bate Court of Audrain County, Mis-
souri,, bearing date the 3rd day Of
March, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to him for allowance within six
months from the date of said letters,
or they may be precluded from any
benefit of such estate; and if said
claim be not exhibited within n
year from the date of granting
said Letters, they will be forever
barred.
MARTIN DONNELLY, Jr.,
Administrator.
Attested by me this 3rd day of
March, 1920.
E. A SHANNON,
Fat Judge of Probate Court.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate of
ELIZA GRANT HOWARD,
Deceased,
have been granted to the undersigned,
administrator, by the Probate Court
of Audrain County, Missouri, bearing
date the 9th day of February, 1920.
All persons having claims againsr
said estate are required to exhibit
them to him for allowance within six
months from the date of said letters,
or they may be precluded from any
benefit. If such estate; and if said
claims be not exhibited within year
from the date of granting said Letters,
they will be forever barred.
RUFUS A. HOWARD,
Administrator
Attested by me this 9th day Of
February, 1920.
(SEAL) E. A. SHANNON,
PAT Judge of Probate Court.