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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

Stories from circulating in the stu
dos:
May Scott had been blinded in one
eye.
May had lost her left ear.
If May ever acted again, she
would haye to keep her right cheek
toward the cameras.
TO Rose, to Ginettc, to Coleridge,
even to McMasters and Demaison,
these rumors spread.
McMasters could not ascertain the
truth about them.
M0therdear and I did not know.
And my physician, having pre-
scribed treatment for a week, and
having warned US that only time
could set things right with me, went
for vacation, went into hiding in a
yacht for a week.
1t was the only way he could
snatch his summer rest.
Cissy besieged the place, but re-
fused to let him enter.
Motherdear and the nurse humored
me and became partners in a CON
spiracy.
The day came when / had recov-
cred from the shock of the leopard's
attack; when the fever had left me !;
when we felt sure that blood poison
ing would not set in.
} The bandages were still over my
eyes, the surgeons plaster still
adorned my cheek. Therefore the
nurse was considerably surprised
when | asked her to let Mr.. Cyrus
Sheldon come up when he called.
was arrayed in soft white
Georgette negllgee, made gay with
charming decorations of organdie
flowers. | was bolstered UP by
bright pillows on a chaise lounge
aad lingering some of Cissy's roses
when he entered.
/ May" cried Cissy, and he came
and stood at my side and took my
hand. rs it SO bad? l didn't mag
inc it would be like this! When will
these white things come OFF,"
Next week-we hopep
was feeling depressed and /
didn't try to conceal my feelings.
perhaps-Ciasy-In look
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

Miss Celeste Howard returned Fri
day from a visit of several days to
Miss Leila Smallpiece and Miss Effie
Smallpiece for the Christmas festivi-
ties in Plains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 81. 1921

Chii.a, had been captured by bandits
and held for for ransom, as she was a
graduate of Wesleyan and had many
friends among the former students of
that college. Joe S. Gong, local
Chinaman, says the report that
Madam Sun Vat Sen was cap:orcd
is untrue. He HIS letter from a
friend in San Francisco, which de-
clares the report unfounded; also a
copy of Chinese paper published in
that city which wired the president of
ythe Republic of South China when
the rumor reached San Francisco and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

G. E. Daniel Of ndar Americas,
was a visitor in Americas Saturday.
George C. Mcdonald, of Sumter,
was in Americas Friday on bust
ness mission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Turner, of Roy
ston, and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Har-
ris, of Mt. Vernon, spent Christmas
with Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Ranew, at
their home in Leslie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

I knew he didn't mean to be hor-
rid. He was temperamental to the
nth degree. He was almost as hys-
terical as |. In spite of my bandaged
eyes, could feel his mood, just as
/ can feel storm an hour before
it breaks.
Run along home, dear boyw
suggested. 1--WE loved your flowers
so, Cissy. And all your inquiries
And those nice letters! But Pm
tired boy! SO tired! Run along! I'll
see you again, mayoe, in a day OF
two! Or | will write to you-pro-
vided do see again"
held out both hands to him. Cissy
took them, kissed them, and whis-
pered to them:
Exquisite little hands! So dainty
So perfect"
(To Be Continued)
Copyright, 1929
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

Singing will be held in the court
house Sunday afternoon beginning
at 2 o'clock, with rehearsals from the
new books recently received. Every
body who can and will sing is invit-
ed to join in the exercises and make
the afternoon one of pleasure and
profit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

Services will be held in the Cath
Ollie church Sunday morning at Il
o'clock. A cordial invitation is ex
tended to the public to worship witt
the Congregation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

received a reply stating that Madam
Sun Vat Sen had not been captured
Madam Sen is noted for her Re-
Cross and other philanthropic worI
and Otter accompanies her husbap.
on his trips. She is said to be wiH
him on the expedition to Nortbern
China.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

Major Isaac Spalding, commando
of Auburn Military college, arrived +
the city today to spend several d,y
as the guest of his uncle, Chas
Ansley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Lamar Jossey an
nounce the birth of son Tuesday.
December 27, at their home on La
mar street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

J. W. Howard ie1t thursday 1or
Jacksonville, Fla, on business mis-
sion which will rekuire his attention
for several days.
Miss Celeste Howard returned Fri
day from visit of several days to
Miss Leila Smallpiece and Miss Effie
Smallpiece for the Christmas festivi-
ties in Plains.
G. E. Daniel Of ndar Americas,
was a visitor in Americas Saturday.
George C. Mcdonald, of Sumter,
was in Americas Friday on bust
ness mission.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Turner, of Roy
ston, and Mr.. and Mrs Fred Har-
= ris, of Mt. Vernon, spent Christmas
with Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Ranew, at
their home in Leslie.
Singing will be held in the court
house Sunday afternoon beginning
at 2 o'clock, with rehearsals from the
new books recently received. Every
body who can and will sing is invit-
ed to join in the exercises and make
the afternoon one of pleasure and
profit.
Services will be held in the Cath
Ole church Sunday morning at IL
o'clock. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the public to worship with
the Congregation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hilliard Alcott and
little son are spending several days
in 0rangeburg, S. c., with Mrs. e. B.
Clements, en- route to Americas,
where they will spend some time with
Mrs. M. E. Jossey and other reIa-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Joiner have re-
turned to Americas after a visit of
several days to relatives and friends
in Jacksonville, Ga.
NV H. l.. lOOhSIbC IletO IGbuIl-
ed from visiting his parents at Hosch-
ton, Ga, and will fill his pulpit at
both services Sunday in Central Bap-
fist church, using as his subject "Our
Supreme Gift to Cod" and Goods
Universal Demand" These messages
are closely connected with those de-
livered last Sunday.
The women of the Central Bap-
fist church will observe the week of
prayer, beginning Monday at 3 p. m.
with different subjects for each day,
and new leaders from the circles.
A well outlined program has been
arranged by the president, Mrs. E. T.
Mathis.
Miss Leta Merritt has been the
guest of friends in New York and
Washington for the holidays, and on
her way South stopped in Galena,
Md, for short stay with Mrs. James
HURT at her home there. From that
place she will return to Drexel coll
lege in Philadelphia to reusme her
studies.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Gibson and
children, together with Mrs. L. w.
Lee, arrived today from Macon to
spend Sunday and Monday with DR..
and Mrs. E. L. Carswell at their home
on Lee street.
Harry Jarrard, who spent the holi.
day season with relatives and friends
in Americas, returned today to At
lanta to resume his studies in the
high school there.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Collins have
returned to their home here after
delightful visit to relatives and
friends in Miami, Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Kittrell and
little daughter, Frances, arrive to-
day to be the guests for several days
Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Persons at
their home on Jackson street.
Miss Yonah Buchanan has return
ed to her home i washington after
a holiday visit to relatives in Ameri-
Gus.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Henderson of
Hampton, Ga, have returned to their
home after spending the holidays with
Mr.. and Mrs, E. L. Bell at their home
here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31
MADAM YEN NOT CAPTIVE
Triton CHINESE HEARS

Triton, Dec. 30.-Much interest
is felt here in the statement that
president of the RepubIica of South
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31
LocZR1ete

J. w. Howard left Thursday for
Jacksonville, Fla, on a business mis-
sion which will rekuire his attention
for several days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-07
Delightful Taste, Immediate
Relief, Quick Warm-up.

The sensation of the year In the
drug trade is Aspironal, the two min
ute cold and cough reliever. authori-
tatively guaranteed by the labor,
atories: tested. approved and most
enthusiastically endorsed by me
highest authorities. and proclaimed
hy the common people as ten times
as quick and effective as whiskey;
rock and rye. or any other cola ana
cough remedy they have ever tried:
All drug stores are now suppne1d
with the wonderful new elixir, so All
YOU have to do to get rid or mat
cold Is to step into the nearest drug
store, hand the clerk half dollar
for bottle of Aspironal and tell
him to serve you two teaspooniuls
with four teaspoonfulS of water IN d
glass. With your watch III your
hand, take the drink at one swallow
and call for your money pack in two
minutes II you cannot feel your colo
fading away like dream within
the Time limit. Don't be bashful,
for all druggists invite you and eN-
pect YOU to try it. Everybody'S do
ing ii.
When your cold or cough is re-
lievcd, take the remainder of the bot
tie home TO you wife and babies, for
Aspironal is by far the safest and
most effective, the easiest to take
and the most agreeable cold and
cough remedy for infants and chill
dren.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-07
WILSON CENTER STARTS
new CLASSES THIS WEEK

Glasses in French, Spanish, domes-
tic art, domestic science, interior
decorating. and interpretative and
social dancing will be conducted by
the Wilson Normal Community Gem
ter at the Wilson Normal School be-
ginning this week, according to an
announcement from the community
center department Of the public
schools.
Henry Hill, Of Panama, Will in.
struct the Spanish classes and
Madame Gambs will have charge OF
the French department. The In
structors In the other subjects have
been selected because Of their expert
ness In their various lines.
Mrs. Ida T.. Kebler " secretary of
the Community center aud " In
charge Of the classes. Those dcsir-
ing to enroll should communicate with
Mrs Kehlcr
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-07
HEAL SKIN DISEASES !
Apply Zemo, Clean, Penetrat-
ing, Antiseptic Liquid y

It is unnecessary for you to suffer
witheczema, blotches, ringworm, rashes
and similar skin troubles. Zemo,
obtained at any drug store for Csc, or
$1.O0 for extra large bottle, and prompt.
ly applied, will usually give instant re.
lief from itching torture. Il cleanses
and soothes the skin and heals quickly
and effectively most skin diseases.
Zemo Is wonderful, penetrating,
disappearing liquid and is soothing to
the most delicate skin. tits not greasy,
is easily applied and costs little. Get
it today and save all further distress.
In skin troubles, ordinary soaps are
Irritating and liable to aggravate the
condition. Use Zemo soap. 1t is anti.
septic, soothing, and hastens the proc
ess of healing.
The E. W. Rose Co.. Cleveland. q.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-07
FOR LUMbAG0
Try Musterole. See How
Quickly It Relieves

You just rub Musterole in briskly, and
usually the pain is gone-a delicious,
soothing comfort comesto takeitsplace.
Musterole Is clean, white ointment
made with oil of mustard. Use it instead
of mustard plaster. Will not blister.
Many doctors and nurses use Muster.
ole and recommend it to their patients.
They will gladly tell you what relief
it gives from sore throat, bronchitis
Group, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia.
congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lum-
bago, pains and aches of the back or
joints, sprains, sore muscles. bruises.
chilblains, frosted feet, colds of the
chest. Always dependable.
35c and Csc jars; hospital size $500
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-07
BETTER Than
WHiSKEY FOR
COLDS AND FLU

New Elixir, Called Aspiron-
al, Medicated With Latest
Scientific Remedies, Used
and Endorsed by Euro
pean and American Army
Surgeons to Cut Short a
Cold and Prevent Comph-
cations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-07

Every Druggist in u S. In
structed to Refund Price
While You Wait at Count
er if Relief Does Not Come
Within Two Minutes.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-29
Fair Boosters
Marking Time
On Tax Matter

Portland, Or, Dec. 29.--The
1925 exposition committee Is
awaiting developments as to the
fate of the bills passed by the spe-
cial session of the legislature be-
fore determining any future step,
Chairman Julius L. Meier an
nounced today. He indicated that
no legal action will be taken to
compel either the president Of the
senate or the speaker Of the house
to sign the bills, but that court
action may be taken later to test
the legality of the measures. II
they are upheld they go on the
ballot to be voted on by the people
at the May primary.
1T is certain" he said. "that
the exposition will not be held
without portion OF the funds be-
ing raised by tax either on gaso-
line or some other source outside
the city of Portland"
Mr.. Meier announced that the
Oregon 1925 state wide executive
committee would be convened as
soon as something develops which
should be placed before 1t for con-
sideration.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-29
Still
Near Scene of
Crime, Belief

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 29.-Belief
of Atlanta police that j. B. Sat-
terrified Of Seattle, Wash, wanted
in connection with the killing
here Tuesday of his brother in
law, Robert H. Hart, formerly of
Albuquerque, N. M, is still in
this vicinity, was strengthened
today when letter purporting to
have been written by Satterfield,
was received by an Atlanta news
paper. The letter was left at the
newspaper office by an unidenti-
fled person last night, 1t was
stated.
In it, the writer declares he
came from Seattle to Atlanta not
to commit crime but to compel
Hart, who acted as administrator
of the estate of Mrs. Satterfield,
Hart's sister, to turn over $2500
to each of Satterfield's two daugh-
ters, now living with an aunt in
New Mexico. Threats also are
made "if a full settlement is not
made"
Members OF the Hart family,
according to the police, identified
the handwriting in the letter as
that Of Satterfield, who formerly
was employed in a Seattle ship
yard.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-29
Scientist Has Plan
To Prevent Rivers
From Freezing Over

Toronto, Dec. 29.--It is posi-
Bile to prevent river from freez-
ing over by supplying a small
amount Of heat, the American as
ISOLATION for the advancement Of
Science was told today by John
Murphy, engineer Of the Canadian
department Of railways and can
ais. The Rock river In Illinois, a
navigable stream. has been kept
from freezing for five winters over
1s miles OF its length by spilling
tepid water into It at the rate OF
two barrels a second, he said.
Mr.. Murphy explained that ice
would not form when water was
one thousandth OF a degree above
80 fahrenheit.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-29
Mines To Open
Under Reduced
Scale Of w ages

Butte, Mont, Dec. 29.--Mines
and reduction plants in the Butte,
Great Falls and Anaconda districts
will resume the morning OF Janu-
airy 16, it was announced today
by all the local mining companies.
Starting January 16 a horizontal
wage decrease Of so cents a shift
win go into effect.
Companies making the an
nouncement included the Anacon-
da Copper Mining company, Butte
& Superior Mining company. Tuo-
lumme Copper company, Davis
DAILY Copper company, North
Butte Mining company and others.
Included in the announcement
was the statement that the Ana
conda company has completed ar
rangements to purchase zinc con-
centrates in such quantity as to
produce six or seven million
pounds OF zinc per month at its
electrilytic zinc plant at Great
Falls.
The men will be put to work as
fas as they apply for employment.
During the past several months
5000 working ten and fifteen day
shifts participated In a 1900 men
full time payroll.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-29
SENATE Attack
On Robertson
Not Justified

is engaged in making speeia,
credit examination of the Carlton
state & Savings bank. Althousn 4
he is working in cooperation WIN
the state banking department ne
Il employed and paid by the oanA'
Local attorneys to whose atten-
tion the rumored investigation mas
been called point out that mas
mneh as the legislature is the sore
iudge of the qualifications OF us
various members and as a senate
resolution adopted on the first aay
of the special session qualIiled a.
members all those occupying seats
in the regular session, Robertson : !
right to sit in the special SESSION
IS we'll established. ,.-,,,s
Even though he might be found
70 have participated in the session
Illegally, it is further pointed out' ~
his t, 7 participation would have no ,'.s,, el-
fsc, ,,.S On the status of the exposition q,
nrogram, the proponents Of l., wnlen
are said to be back OF the invest
CATION.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-29
Man Father
Sisters
Claim

Frank Smith, 27, a half-breed
Indian Of Halls Ferry, who is
charged by officers with being the
father of his sisters two-year-old
child, was placed under arrest by
Sheriff o. D. Bower this afternoon
and, with his sister, Veda, was
brought to Salem.
Both Smith and his sister, ac-
cording to officers, have admitted
that their relations have been
criminally intimate for consider
able length of time. Miss Smith,
who is 10 years Of age, is soon to
become the mother of a second
child of whom her brother, ac-
eording to officers, is the father.
Today Smith was being held on
an open charge, but a charge OF
incest may be brought in the JUS
tice court this afternoon.
Smith has been living with his
sister and father, J. A. Smith, on
a small farm near Halls Ferry
where they had been cutting
wood.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-29
One Jury ToHear
All Todd Cases

Portland, Ore, Dec. 29.-Fed-
eral Judge Bean this morning
overruled the objections of the
attorneys for John Todd, former
superintendent of schools at
Salem who is facing indictment on
three counts on the charge of
using the mails to defraud, to
the consolidation of the new and
old indictments against Todd for
trial at the same time.
Judge Bean set January 16, the
date set for the retrial of Todd on
the count on which the jury dis
agreed last month, as the date
for his trial on the charges
brought in the indictments re-
turned last week.
In ordering the trials held at
the same time Judge Bean said
it would be a waste of govern
ment funds to have two trials
when all of the witnesses and
evidence were the same in all
cases.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-29
Peruvians Want
Harding to Decide
Chilean Squabble

Lima, Peru, Dec. 2s.-(By AS
sociated Press)-Peru in a new
note to Chile proposes that the
nresident of the United States be
asked to act as final arbitrator OF
all differences between the two
countries, no appeal being al
lowed from his decision. The
note is in reply to Chile's COM
munication accepting the princi-
ple of arbitration and the plan
that each country name a pleni-
potentiary to meet in Washington
10 establish the "basis and pur-
pose'' Of arbitration.
The Peruvian reply proposes
that each nation. before naming
a plenipotentiary. cable to seere-
tarv Hughes, soliciting the con-
sent of the United States for
holding the negotiations in Wash
iugton and also asking President
Harding TO act as arbitrator
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-29
Local Stage Pilot
Is Held Guilty OF
Reckless Driving

r. C. Hazelton, driver OF Sa-
lem Portland stage, was tounu
guilty by a jury in the justice
court here this morning OF a
charge of careless and reckless
driving. Sentence will be imposed
by Judge G. E. Unruh tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock.
The charge, which was pressed
by Mrs. Mabel Benjamin, grew ou'
of an accident on the Pacific hlgb
way near Brooks on November ~
According to the testimony, MIS-
Beniamin's automobile was strucA
from the rear by a stage driven ny
Mr. Hazelton. The Benjamin car
was said to have been knocAcu
from the road and damaged
Allan Bynon, local attorney rep
resented Hazelton, and barney
page appeared for the state.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-29
Realtors Want
Law Amended

Dissatisfaction with the pres
ent realty law provisions regard
ing the payment of commissions
when a real estate agent has pro-
duced proof of obtaining buyer
for property listed in his office,
was expressed this afternoon at
the Marion county realtors lunch
con in the Marion hotel, by d. ID.
Socolofsky, who suggested that
the matter be referred to the ie-
gal committee of the organization
and changes suggested that would
he more satisfactory to the realty
nrofession at the next meeting or
the legislature.
The law makes no provision FOR
nayment of the commission when
toe agent has procured a buyer
for property listed verbally with
him and which might be sold by
the owner unknown 20 the agent
with whom he has negotiated for
tbe sale of the property. Mr.. Soc
olofsky pointed out that pfovis-
IONS protecting the agent were In
c1,ded in the laws of other states
an tbe same matter and that the
nutting up of the bond now re-
nuired by the state was protect
ion enough against dishonest deal
ing .ho+
meetings would be he'd at RICK
reall on Wednesday. Turner on
Tbnrsdav and Aumsville on Fri
dav for further organization o.
the flax growers association.
Percy A. Cupper, state ehgin-
Ger. spoke briefly on farm drain
oge and intimated that the lack
81 a. interest in drainage vas the
raason - for not having mo;e OF II
done I'm this district as well as
tbe unwillingness Of land owners
- acknowledge the necessity OF
ostablishing .e a drainage system on
their farms.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-29
Mrs. Fulkerson
Gives Address

Portland, Or, Dec. 29.-The
Oregon State Teachers association
in annual convention here was
devoted today to departmental
meetings and a general assembly.
Mrs. A. Fulkerson, president, de-
Iivered her annual address this
morning. C. A. Howard, super
intendent of schools Of Marshfiel5,
elected president for the ensuing
year yesterday, emphasized the
need of a movement for enactment
of a teachers retirement measure
by the state legislature or by ref
erendum vote of the people. Geo.
w. Hug, superintendent of schools
of Salem, elaborated the idea, de-
elaring that sentiment for the en-
actment of such a measure was
growing.
The new executive committee is
composed of c. A. Rice, Portland;
10, Mclaughlin, Corvallis, and o.
C. Brown, Roseburg.