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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12

7. \. Collins, Mrs. H. J. Williams,
M4ss Mary Harvey Rev and Mrs. B.
L. jordan, Arthur Hill, Prof, j. T.
Henry, NJ D. Herring, Miss Matte
Mae Cox, Mrs. W. Z. Collins Mrs. J..
j. Taylor.
r. q. Branch, president of andrew
College at Cuthbert, delivered a
splendid address here Sunay night
on the ChETtian education move
mcnt that is being carried on by the
Methodists in this and other states.
He was listened to most attentively
by tho overlooking audience. Many
former pupils here of Andrew Col
lcge greeted Mr. Branch.
Sunday night at the Methodist
church the Epworth League pre-
scnted an interesting pageant the
subject of which was The Shirt
of the EpWorth League The pag-
cant portrayed beautifully the motto
Of the League, "All For Christ" and
was spIendidIy carried out, the fol
lowing young ladies representing the
different characters: League Shirt.
Mss Elizabeth Collins. The Shirts
attendants We're; Worship Miss Chris
tie Stewart Community Conscience,
Miss Martha huron; Fellowship. Miss
Hazel Bridges; World Vision, Mss
klttic Pearl Collins. At the con
clusion Of verses by each of the at
tendants stating their loyalty to the
League Spirit. four girls entered
wearing the costumes of the country
they represented These were Miss
Marguerite Hill, who rerresnted
Africa; Miss Louis MCGOWAN, as
China; Mss Marguerite Dyess. as
Japan. and Miss Bertha Johnson. as
Mexico As the World Vision was
speaking, the Spirit of the Epworth
League moved toward the heather
nations and as thew dropped on
Blended knee, the Spirit held her hand
IN benedlctIon over them. The scene
thus presented was most effective. A
nice collection for the benefit Of the
Talton Towson Memorial fund show
ed the appreciation Of the large con-
gregation present.
Miss Margaret Rigsby spent the
weekend pleasantly with relatives in
Buena Vista.
Miss Una Tondee has returned
home after having taught most sue
cessfully at Dixie, Ga, the past
term.
Mr.. and Mrs.. w. w. Turnage and
little son, Henry, autoed to Ameri-
Gus Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. j. r. Jordan and Mrs. H. F.
Dixon visited relatives in Rnana Vista
LAST Thursday.
Mrs. H. S. Lindsey attended the
funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Emma S.
Warick, in Americas Sunday after
noon.
B. F. Johnson, of Atlanta, was the
guest the past week of his mother
here
Mrs L. L. Lester has returned to
her home in Montezuma, after a
pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs. T. A.
Collins.
Mr., and Mrs. S, A. r. williamson
and Master Guyton Williamson, of
Americus, were the guests Sunday
Of relatives in Ellaville.
Fins DunaWav and Minor Walker
OF Americas, visited friends here
Sunday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Strange made
"a business trip to Macon last week
mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Arlington. H
B. Arlington, Misses Gladys, Frances
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Clemens, Miss
Lille Pennington, T. B. Avera, jim
Dan Avera, Dallas and Charlie Pen
nington, attended the singing Sun
day at Rehobath.
Mrs. O. A. Summers and Mrs. q.
W. Doster spent Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. J. +. Baton.
A large crowd enjoyed the sing
ing Sunday evening at the home of
Mrs. T. N. Pennington.
Mrs Dan Ledger and baby daugh-
ter, Christine, spent Friday after
noon with Mrs. o. A. Summers.
Mrs. 6. w. Doster, was the spend
the-day guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. 1.
j. Lane Wednesday,
Misses Bessie and Eula Kitchens,
Of Cutoff, were Sunday guests of
Misses Jessie and Mary Allie Eng
llsh.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12
YAUDE VILE
and
PICT''IUl RES
At The
OPERA. HOUSE i
TO NIGHT
TO DWIGHT
A Great Program at The
Opera House Tonight

Manager Dudley has made special
efforts to make the Thursday bill at
the Opera House the best program of
the week on account of the half holi-
day, which enables a big crowd to
come out. You cannot go wrong by
taking in this show today.
Charlie Chaplin is one in one of
his very funniest, The Cure"
There is . beautiful scenic Prisma
in Natural Colors.
And the thrilling Ben Wilson Sc
rial in The Branded Four"
In addition to this wonderful pic
ture program there will be an extra
vaudeville act. George Herbert, late
of the Fields Minstrels III Songs,
Black Face and a roller skate dane
ing act which is a hit.
r 4 !.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12
FLLAVLLLE.

Ellayille, Ga, May 12.-ApprO-
pirate exercises were held Sunday at
the Methodist church in commemora-
ton Of Mothers Day, with large
congregation present Rev. B. L.
Jordan delivered a forceful sermon
in which he paid many tributes to the
motherhood Of our country. The
choir rendered special music, and a
fit setting for the exercises that took
place was the beautifully decorated
church with it's wealth Of flowers and
foliage. United States flags, large
and small, were placed about the
edifce. A Mothers Day program
was rendered during the Sunday
school hour.
The members of the Workers
Council of the Methodist Sunday
school were entertained by Mr. and
Mrs. J. 7. Royal Monday evening
from 8 till $3.50. NJ d. Herring, sup
erintendent of the Sunday school led
the devotions, after which matters
pertaining to the interest Of the Sun
day school We're discussed. Prof. J.
T. Henry. 5ea2hcr-of~ tne. Susie Smith
Wesley Bible class, stated that on
last Sunday he had fifty present in
his class, which was Il record attend
ance. A vote Of thanks was accord
ed Miss Gladys Jordan for her as
aistance as violinist in the Sunday
school Mrs. w. S. Jordan and Mrs.
H. J. Williams were also thanked
for the splendid program presented
Mothers Day Mrs. Royal, assisted
by Miss Matte Mae Cox. served
peach cream and cake. Those pres
ent were Mrs. Z. r Jordan, Mrs. J
H. Statham, Mrs. W S. Jordan, Mrs
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12

was the guest this week of Mrs. l..
2. Gartner.
Roy Carter made a trip to Cordele
the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. j. H. Statham, Mrs.
w. O. Davis, Mrs. L. G. Stewart, Miss
Louise Stewart, Robert Strange
and w. H. Collins formed a pleasant
party going to Concord last Sunday
afternoon, where they assisted with
the music at the regular preaching
service held there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12
RETRACTION ENDS
HARDWICK SUIT
Macon Telegraph Adj
mits Campaign Edito-
rial Was Unfair

MACON, May II. - The Daily
Telegraph this morning say:
"1he suit of Thomas W. Hard
wick, governor-elect, against the
Macon Telegraph Publishing compa.
ny, filed in the City court last DC
tober, in which 100000 damage.
was asked, was withdrawn yester
day. The withdrawal was based on
an amended answer was based or
T. Anderson, publisher and editor OF
The Macon Daily Telegraph, which
reads as follows:
"'This defendant says that and
editorial was published in the heat
of a political campaign, and while
the same was not intended to Civ.
offense, this defendant now retracts
said publication as being unfair &c
the plaintiff, and hereby espresso
its regrets at having published the
same
"The original petition filed by
lawyers for Mr.. hardwick claimed
damages because of the following al
legations:
"That on August 27, Of last year
the defendant did falsely, wIckedly
and maliciously compose, publish
and print and cause to be composed,
published and printed go. a false,
scandalcus, malicious and det&ma
tory libel The particular libel was
based on what Hardwick alleged to
be an insinuation that he con5plCcd
to haven sent to him, for political
capital, the bomb which exploded IN
his home.
"Mr. Hardwick stated in his orig
inai petition that the publication
greatly injured his good name, repu-
tation, fame and credit, and expos
ed him to public hatred, contempt
and ridicule, with and amongst all
his neighbors and other coed and
worthy citizens of said county and
state and elsewhere
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12
THE STANDARD
Fridays and Saturdays
Bargains.

At Csc. Mems Union SUITS of
standard paiama checks; elastic
seam back; all sizes.
At $500. Mems Fine Silk Shirts,
in large sizes only, Is, 16 1-2
and II; values $3.50.
At csc. Choice of two hundred
Mems Madras and Percale
Shirts, all sizes: values in this
lot run up to $500.
At 75c. One great table Ladies'
Fine Silk Stockings; all colors
of pure thread silk; values in
this lot up to $3.50.
At $3.98. Mems Serge Pants; all
wool, most all sizes; regularly
$6.98.
At $500. Choice of one lot of
Mems Dress Pants that formerly
sold for $1,000.
At Csc. Ladies' Ribbed Summer
Union Suits, bleached snow
At Csc. Mems Iron Socks; abso-
lutely the best you can buy for
wear.
At 1898. Ladies' Wash Satin
Skirts, trimmed with medallions,
value $500.
At $3.50. Choice of one hundred
pure japanese Pongee Silk
Waists; all sizes.
At $100. One big lot of Ladies'
4 Nalnsook Teddies; these were
formerly priced at $500.
At $1,25. Mems Union Made
OveraiIs; of best denim; all sizes
and lengths.
At 58c. Mems Extra Quality Chev-
lot Work Shirts; all sizes, ID to
At 39c. Mems Nainsook Under
shirts; all sizes; regularly soc.
At $500. Women's serviceabIe
Black or Brown Oxfords, for
merly $685. and $6.35.
At 10c. Five hundred dozen Mems
regular Csc Collars; guaranteed
first quality; all sizes.
At Csc. CreX Rugs in twelve pat
terms; size 30x60; regularly
$3.50
At $3.50. Crex Rugs in ten pat
terms; size 3x6 feet; regularly
$500.
At $3.50. Crex Squares in seven
patterns; size 8x10 feet; regu-
larry sits.
At $3.50, Crex Squares in five
patterns; size 9x12 feet, regu-
larry $1498.
At 15c. Turkish Towels, bleached
snow white; size 14x28 inches.
At $500. Many new models of
College Girl Corsets Just re-
ceived
At 95c. Genuine Pepperel Pillow
Cases; full regular size.
AT $1.98. The greatest value in
Taffeta Silk in South Georgia;
all colors; Sc inches wide, aud
wear guaranteed.
Standard Dry Goods Co.
Forsythe Street, Next 90 Bank Of
a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12
Dent Always Blame Hens Wher
Eggs Arc Scrace.

Rats may be getting them-U. S.
Government Bulletins prove they
know how to get them. Break cake
of RAT-SNAP into small pieces and
place where rats travel. If there,
RAT-SNAP will get them-positive-
ly. Three sizes, 35c, Csc, $1.25.
Sold and guaranteed by Sparks Gro
Gerry Co.. Harris Grocery Co. and
Nathan Murray, Druggist.-(2)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12
Admission ALWAYS
&c and lie

Patrons tell us we have the Best
Picture Show in the South for the
money Come IN and give it the
once over. You will be like hun
dreds Of others-NEVER MISS IT.
(adv) 1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12
REDUCE YOUR SHOE BILLS,

Aliens FoOt=Ease, the antiseptiC powder to be
shaken into the shoes, not only stops the pain
of corns and bunions, and gives quick relief to
sweatiug, callOus, tired, aching, tender feet,
blisters and sore spots, but Aliens Foot=Ease
rests the feet. keeps them cool and comfortable
all the time, saving the constant wear on shoes
caused by nervousness of the feet, Shoes and
stockings wear twice as long when you walk in
comfort. Try Aliens Foot=Ease to-day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12

A national exposition of confec-
tionary, soda fountains and access
series is to be held at Atlantic City
during the week beginning May %.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12

Last year Colorado produced CO.
100000 pounds of beet sugar, val
ued at 53,600,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12

Bricklawers of New Castle, Penn,
have voluntarily reduced their own
wages from ten to nine dollars a day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12
Standard Dry Goods Co.

Forsythe Street, Next 20 Bank Of
Commerce, Americas, Ga.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-03-25
CITY ITEMS

latest Victor records. c. l.. Pierce
-Advt.
Ing TO the special Easter service
Morning worship at the South
will begin ut 1880 instead of
las.
Hazel Sullivan OF East Main
student at Mt. st. Joseph's
ny. Hartford. il spending the
vacation with relatives In Dan
mas J. Grove OF Lincoln street,
dent at Catholic university. Is
f-g a few days at his home.
cling n Graham's Monday night.
krs your awning orders early
avoid thu rush. Eddy Awnin.
nation compaay.--advt.
Tor Easter records. Henry Morans'
III
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-03-25
DATA TO BE GIVEN
JUVENILE COURTS
Judiciary Committee to Hear
About Venture in This City

bill, making Juvenile courts copa-
pulsory In this state. Is scheduled to
be heard in a short time before the
judiciary committee of the legisla-
ture. This bill is fostered by the le-
gal profession, and should be of
especial interest to the people of this
city. inasmuch as New Britain is one
OF the cities to take the initiative in
this new form of child welfare activ-
ities-
Model Court I'm This City.
The experiences at the Juvenile
court I'm this city are being carefully
recorded and will be submitted as evil
dence for passage before the commit
tee. The bill Is a simple one, SO
framed as to give the younger ele-
ment a .chence. The major premise
OF tho bill In that a child lis not to
blame for an apparent criminal act,
and IL the act Is done, there is no
malice or forethought mixed up with
tho action. .@G
Gives Advantages of Court.
Judge GeorgesKlett rof this city,
when interviewed by a reporter, ex-
pressed satisfaction with the way the
further that "A thorough understand
ing Of the mind OF a child is necessary
in order to administer Justice
Favors Child.
- child sometimes wants his nam
in n newspaper. so as be can appeal
as a hero among his playmates. IT.
he is IN the regular police court So
sion. he can accomplish 1T. II VI
juvenile court, he canst,s
Judge. Thern<~r<~<<
vynurd faal
names M
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-03-25

under Judge Alexander L. Delaney.
as successful as the one in this city,
all of which will be held up as mod
ell to the members of the judiciary
committee.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-03-25
Candy
|pecials

Mics .............. oSc I'D
One Pound Assorted
ntc@ 60c lib
N Chocolates ..........
......... 500 and $1.35 III
u Nut Package .... $3.50 lib
" Chocolates .........
.......... 500 and $50 LTD
III Milk Chocolates 80. $50 lib
nn's Samples ....... $3.50 lib
nan's Assorted Choco-
Mead Sweets -. soc to S1.75 I'D
5altcd Peanuts and Almonds
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-03-25
MOOREHEAD TELLS
ABOUT ELOPEMENT
Man Who Acted As Father to Mrs.
Hilmcr Nelson, Gives His Version
of This Case.

As an echo of the romantic 1lerxI
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14
Florence Notes

FLORENCE, March l2-The big con troversy over the expenditure of funds by the county highway commission came to an end this week when the at torney for the plaintiffs, E. l.. Green, moved that the case be dismissed, as it had been settled out of court The motion was granted by Judge O'Con- ner, sitting for Judge Baughn, who had been disqualified for the case. The projects now under way will be com pleted, but it is not known as yet what the result of the conference out of court win bring about.
 Superior court resumed work Friday after a two days recess necessitated by the absence of Judge Baughn, who was sitting for Judge O'Conner in the superior court of Santa Cruz county Judge OConner sat here in the case of Carson vs. Simms and would have heard the Ray Superior injunction suit had it not been dismissed. Its early dismissal, however. left the court with out judge qualified to proceed with the cases and it was necessary to await the return of Judge Baughn.
 The case of Thos vs. Chattan and Eustice is before the court now and the only remaining case is that of the contest of the will of the late c. c. Schilling, which is set for Tuesday The chamber of commerce held it's annual meeting and election of officers last Tuesday evening at the Cozy cafe. About 30 members were present, and a very important business meeting fol- lowed the banquet. The first matter of importance was the election of officers. B. F. Thumn was elected president to 1 succeed J. w.. McCann who has held that office for two years; H. c. Rob | ertson was reelected secretary and | Dugald Stewart treasurer. w. Y | Price, c. w. Gorham, and H. H. Free ] mo do ,f of directors. The treasurer's report was submitted and accepted and the plan of the finance committee to enroll all business and professional men of the town under certain assessments was heard Annual dues were placed at SIP a year and assessments on busi- ness houses were reviewed. Members of the county highway commission were guests at the banquet.
 The office of supervisor left vacant by the death of Dr. Davis was filled
 when the board of supervisors met this I week and elected Robert Denton oi | Casa Grande to fill the vacancy. MT Il Denton was the only applicant for the position and he qualified immediately
 and took the oath of office. MT Den
 ton is a business man, for Severa
 years a resident of the valley, and wei
 informed upon local and state condi
 tions.
 Sheriff Thurman and his entire fore
 have been devoting their time thi,
 week to seeking the murderer of An
 gelo Jannette. the Italian shift bos
 who was found beaten to death in on of the drifts of the Ray Consolidate,
 mines Tuesday morning.
 About 50 couples were present at tn dance given by the Rebekahs for tn
 benefit of the odd Fellows home fund } at the Isis theater Friday night The first of a series of dances wbiol are to be bi-monthly affairs was hel, at the mess hall of the diversion dan
 project Saturday night and was a hug
 success. The dance celebrated tn opening of the mess hall on the boys a
 the project proved fine hosts.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14
CROP CONDITIONS GOOD, REPORT FUR
 MARCH INDICATES

Crop conditions in Arizona and the United States are reviewed in the de- partment of agriculture crop report for March 1, which follows:
 The amount of corn, wheat, oats and barley on Arizona farms March 1, 1921, was about the same as last year at this time. There was slightly more corn and oats, but less wheat and barley on farms March l, 1921, than one year ago. For the United States, the amount of the 1920 crop held over to March l. 1921. was much above the average of the past few years. The total amount of wheat, corn, oats and barley on farms March l, 1921. exceeded that of last year by S20.929, 900 bushels.
 The amount of corn held by Arizona farmers March l, 1921, was about 2S per cent of last years crop, compared with 2S per cent of the 1919 crop on farms March 1, 1920. For the United States, the amount of corn on farms March 1, 1921. was 4S.6 per cent of the 1920 crop, as against 31.5 per cent of the 1919 crop on farms March | 1920. There were 1.572, S97, 900 bushels held over this season, compared with 1,070,677, 900 bushels last season to March l. This seasons crop was of exceptionally good quality, ST per cent of the entire crop being reported as merchandise.
 wheat or the 1SzO crop on aTlZOnd farms March, 1921, was about per cent. compared with per cent of the 1919 crop on farms one year ago. Fol the United States, the amount or farms March l, 1921, was about 207,- 591, 900 bushels. or 26 per cent of the 1920 crop, This compares with IS pei cent or 164,S24.000 bushels of the 191. crop on farms March I, 1920. The amount shipped out of the county where grown was 5S per cent, com pared with 60.4 per cent of the 191. crop. and 58.S per cent of the 1918 The amount of oats on Arizona farms March 1 this year was about 2( per cent of the 1920 crop. as against II per cent of the 1919 crop on farms March 1, 1920. For the United States 45 per cent of 6S9, ,565, 900 bushels of ths 1920 crop remained on farms Marcl | 1, 1921, as compared with 34 per cen or 41S,9S3, 900 bushels of the 1919 crol on farms one year ago. About 2S pc | cent of the 1920 crop will be shipped out of the county where grown, whicl compares with 26 per cent of the 191' crop, and 27 per cent of the 1918 crol so shipped.
 Only per cent of the Arizona barle, crop remained on farms March 1, 1921 | This compares with per cent of tn 1919 crop on farms one year ago. Tn | farm surplus on March 1, 1921, for tn
 entire United States was 34.6 per cen 1 or 70,000,000 bushels of the 1920 eroI 1 against 25 per cent or 3T,00o,000 bush
 els of the 1919 crop. About 36 per cen 1 of the 1920 crop will be shipped out c 1 the county where grown. This com pares with 35 per cent of the 1919 crop
 and 39 per cent of the 1918 crop S shipped.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14
LaUeen Notes

Mrs. J. o. Barnd. entertained on Thursday afternoon in honor of the Misses Irma and Wilma Clark of New York. All members of the Woman's club of Laveen and their house guests were invited. The guests numbered 25
 Dr. w. H. Hazlett and wife. from Rochester, Minn., are visiting Mir. and Mrs. E. D. Ring.
 Mrs. Wilbur, from the Blaclxfeet res ervation in Montana. has obtained the position of field matron at Gila Crossing
 Mrs Thomas of Globe is visiting her son, Frank Thomas of Laveen.
 W. J. Van Allen of Deschutes, Ore. is visiting Mir. and Mrs. Bert Robertson of Gila Crossing
 Miss Carrie Hudgins has returned to her home near Laveen. She has as her guest Miss Franklin of Phoenix.
 Mrs. Hickman of Phoenix came out Wednesday to spend several days at the home of Mrs Ella Barney.
 Albion Thomas. son of Clarence Thomas, was stricken with acute ap- pendicitis while running a tractor on ,heir farm northwest of Laveen. He was immediately taken to the hospital in Phoenix and operated on. He is recovering.
 The primary room taught by Mrs Owings. is filled to overflowing. More seats have been added and more pupils have filled them, until Mrs Owings now has 5 pupils.
 S. NJ. Morse. who was employed by the state highway department in Phoenix. has been visitor at the home of Mrs Mayr. Mrs. Morse is a daugh- ter of Mrs. Mayr and has been at her mothers for some time. Miss Wills of the extension branch of the home economics department came out Friday afternoon and assisted the ladies in the making of dress forms The meeting was held in the home oi Mrs. Walter Galusha. Miss Wills