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The New York herald., 1921-09-18
EDISON MEETS BOYHOOD
FRIEND AFTER 81 YEARS
Mount Clement Police Official
Calls at East Orange.

Thomas =. Edison met again yes
terday a boyhood friend he had not seen
in fifty-seven years. It was John Burke,
former Chief OF Police of Mt. Clemens,
Mich, now a sergeant on the same
force, who used to be a candy butcher
with Edison on trai.s running from
Detroit to Port Huron. Both worked
for Edison's father sixty years ago.
When Burke was ushered into the
Edison office in East Orange yesterday
he threw his hand in the air, and
shouted. Hello. All" Then they talked
about old times for few minutes.
The. "Ar' is from Mr.. Edison's middle
name, Alva. Burke explained.
"Al used to lock himself in and ex-
pertinent when work was over,p Burke
said "The rest Of the boys played
ball We never could get him out.
though"
The New York herald., 1921-09-18

two made the night hideous by their
din.
Mrs. OLeary had retired at 8 o'clock
with misery" in her leg. She had
done her milking late In the afternoon.
She had locked the shed and had the
key under her pillow. No more milking
until tomorrow morning at 5. But the
front part of the house held no such
atmosphere of peaceful repose This
was the suite occupied by the family OF
Patrick Mclaughlin.
A cousin had just arrived from Ire
land and a party was in session in the
newcomers honor. History fails to
state whether the cousin was a sweet
colleen or a roistering young Rory from
the Old Sod.
MIX Punch or Oyster stew.
At any rate, 1t appears. somebody
suggested milk punch or oyster stew.
and if Mrs. oLeary's COW was MIXED
on that fatal night It is probable the
operation was performed by one of the
McLaughlins. All of them denied 1t
afterward.
Mr.. Kimball tells in his affidavit of
having visited the barn after the fire in
search of souvenirs. The first time he
WAS ufiVeH away ny .tHc prOpTletTeSS
herself at the end of broomstick. His
second visit was more successful AMI
resulted in the discovery of glass lamp
bowl.
He kept this souvenir for some time
until new Irish servant girl came to
work for his mother. She regarded the
relic with superstitious awe.
Don't you ever be tellin' anybody
about this lamp you found" was her
admonition to the boy
One day the servant girl and the
lamp both disappeared and were never
heard OF again.
Could il have been that the myst eri-
The New York herald., 1921-09-18
LOCAL WEATHER RECORDS.

Highest temperature, IW Ht Z. NJ.
Lowest temperature. 81. at o:45 A. M.
Average temperature. 81.
The New York herald., 1921-09-18

Gus servant girl was the same Irish
cousin" for whom the McLaughlins' jol-
lification was held. and in whose honor
the milk punch or oyster stew was
made?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10
OLD DAYS IN AMERICUS
Ito be continued
Copyright, 1929

the success of the meeting. Presi-
dent Peabody, of the South Georgia
League, and First Vice-President
Howard are in the city and will adj
dress the Epworth League at the
First Methodist church tonight.
At the conclusion Of the morning
service at the Presbyterian church on
Sunday, an election was entered into
for an elder and two deacons. This
resulted in the election, on the first
ballot, of Prof. A. G. Miller as elder
and Macon Dudley and Edward
Stowe to the board of deacons.
Christmas is yet two weeks off,
but already the holiday feeling is
rampant and the people are making
purchases outright or having goods
set aside. All the stores are carrying
a splendid line of holiday attractions,
and the show windows are ablaze
with pretty things to attract the pur-
chaser,
Rev. w. L. Wooten, now pastor
of st. Paul's church in Columbus, has
been transferred to the First Meth
odist church here, to succeed Rev. G..
W. Matthews, who goes to Dublin.
The amateur performance given
recently by the Daughters of the
Confederacy will be reproduced by
request Friday night. So urgent has
been the request for the re-appear-
ancge of the amateur dramatists that
this will be granted.
W. c. Worrell, prominent citizen
OF Cuthbert, spent yesterday in Am
circus, coming up on business.
Judge A. L. Miller, of Macon,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY.

(From the Times-Recorder De-
cember 10, 1919
THE Americas Camp Woodmen of
the World held its annual meet
ing for the election of officers, at
which time the following named
Woodmen were elected: ]. E. Court
ney, B. C. Hogue, W. W. Mcneil,
DR.. NJ. X. Ford, Mr.. Redmond, L. W..
Burke, j. L. Jones, DR.. H. B. Allen,
DR. j. F. McMath, R. l.. Parker, R.
/ M. Tobin, and the affairs of the camp
here was reported by the retiring Of
ficers as in splendid condition,
A pleasing solo by Miss Ruth Muir,
of Eufaula, will be the attractive fea-
ture of the special program of music
to be given at the First Baptist
church today.
The ladies of the Hospital associa-
ton who have conducted with such
success the past week the cafe and
dining room at the Armory, will con-
tinue through Monday and Tuesday.
The proceeds will go to the building
Of the new hospital.
A big ten-day sale will be conduct
ed by the Gable Piano company of
Atlanta in this city next week I'M
der the supervision of j. B. McLen-
don, the branch store being open here
for 80 days.
The death of Mrs. Nancy H. Buc-
hanan yesterday morning was shock
to her friends in Americas among
whom she had resided for so many
useful years. She was ~ years of
age, and greatly beloved by all who
came in contact wit hher.
Mr. and Mrs. j. L. Glawson enter
tanned with 'possum supper Thurs
day evening at their pretty country
home six miles from the city.
Warmth and good cheer greeted the
guests within the portals of the coy
home, and rs congenial friends were
invited to enjoy the occasion.
Miss En- Eldridge entertained at a
delightful bridge party Monday for
Miss Sadie Ellis, of Cordele, Miss
Madge Horne, of Atlanta, and Miss
Laurie Hooper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10
THIRTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY.

(Frometh Times-Recorder Deem,
Der 10, 1917
Americas now has synchronized
time. The installation was made yes
terday which connected the clock
here with the Washington Observa-
tory time, and the clock will be self
winding and self-setting.
For several days past movement
has been on foot in the city for the
purpose of organizing an association
for taking care Of the needy poor
during the winter. The amount ask
ed is only 25c month, and should be
given cheerfully.
W. W. Thompson, of Smithville,
the LIE Conte nursery man, has car
load of famous Lake Jesup, Florida,
oranges here, and he has adopted a
unique plan to get rid of them. He
has put out a regular peddling wagon
on the streets and will sell from l
orange to 100 boxes.
Mrs Marie Louise Myrick left this
morning for Atlanta to attend the
executive committee of The Woman s
Press Club of Georgia, which con-
venes at the Kimball house today.
The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Pick
EFT at her home in Americas was not
unexpected, since she was of venera-
bic age and in, feeble health for some
time. She was widely connected and
was a useful member of the com
munity.
The handsome gavel made by the
Americas Furniture company, of
Georgia oak and mounted with 22k
gold and coin silver and beautifully
engraved by John Starbuck of James
Frlcker & Bro, will be on exhibition
at their store this afternoon before
1t is sent to the Hon. Charles F.
Crisp, for whom it has been specially
made and engraved, and to whom it
Will be presented by a constituency
OF Americas friends on his election
to the speakership.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10

THERE they were, Nancy and
Nick and Kip, standing help
lessly on their hands in the passage
with their feet sticking up in the air
and the gnomes coming after them
as quickly as they could run, for the
Cats eye had turned red and warn
ed them of the escape.
Crookabone was first on the spot.
ooh, how he cried, pointing a skinny
finger. $50 here you are! call this
luck Tweekanose, pull off Nancy's
Green Shoes; Jugabump, you take
Nick's, and Snip-Scissors, lay hold
of the key and take it back to its
hiding place in my cellar until | can
find better place for it.
The words took longer than the
deeds. And before you could poke
the ashes out of the cook-stove the
gnomes had skipped back to their
ugly, dark, underground village
which had more hiding places than
your daddy's watch has wheels, car
rying with them the wonderful treas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10

man who kets his own way in ev-
cry undertaking, sooner or later.
He knows the movie game to the
present great advantage of all of his :,
people. Our companies were turning
out successes while our competitors
were shutting up their studios. a
l remember that Dick was looking
on when McMasters rehearsed for
Cissy's instruction. And that Cissy
was furious. l could tell because he
was so white. | supposed he was
wild because he had to be shown by
the producer, but when told Moth
erdear, she said that perhaps wasn't
the reason.
Motherdear seemed angry, too, buAa
Dick registered anger far better this
the other two. Why, l couldn't
imagine. After that day, Dick
Barnes never spoke to me if he could
avoid it.
But he talked to Ginette more than
ever. | pretended not to care. and
not to see.
knew that / was illogical: didn't
want Dick to make love to me; then
what right had l to7eare to whom he
talked?
Ito be continued.)
Copyright, 1929
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10
A VOICE. IN TIE DARK.

ures. Nancy and Nick could still
hear Crookabone's mocking laugh in
the distance. Then the gate slam
med. All was still in the passage.
Kip spoke first This is nice
fix, I'll say" he remarked. His
voice sounded choked and odd, just
as yours might if you were trying
to carry on a conversation and stand
upon your head in the corner at the
same time.
What had we better do?" asked
Nick in dismay. owe can't help Mr..
PIN PIN now"
"It's all my fault sobbed Nancy.
ooh, wish / hadn't forgotten! Well
never get back to Brownieland! And
who'll help Mr.. PIN PIN dig the gilt
terry stuff for the Christmas toys?"
"And think of the chimney-sweer
and the toy-makerw said a voice in
the dark. They'll have to be saved.
toow
(To be continued.)
Copyright, 1929
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10
WHY THEY PARTED

81. was down with pain in my right
side which at times almost crazed
me. Most all of the doctors said OPP
Grafton. But what | want to tell you
is the pain disappeared with the first
dose of your medicine and / never
see any since. Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy has the right name-gas,
sour stomach and dyspepsia have
left, too" 1t issa simple, harmless
preparatien@that removes the catar-
rhal mucus from the intestinal tract
and allays the inflammation which
|causes practically all stomach. liver
land intestinal ailments, including APP
pendicits. One dose will convince or
money refunded. For sale by How
Iell's Pharmacy and druggists every
where.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10

from the beginning had | felt lost
or out of place in my art.
Nv director was indulgent and pa
ternal, as to daughter of his own.
| never heard syllable of profanity
in the neighborhood of my set. Rose
told me that Demaison himself had
made that rule against swearing in
my studio.
loved my profession. l loved to
talk about it, Often and often |
wanted to talk shop with Dick
Barnes. We would consider Jimmy
Alcott dead as Caesar. If Dick
thought best, if only he would tell
me about his experiences in cinema
in London. ~
But Dick kept away fromskne. He
was the only man in the company
who avoided me. Even the property
boys had more to say to me than
Dick did.
1t was odd that a man of his eX-
cellent manners should totally neg
lect the ordinary courtesies COM
pany pays a star. 1t was odd that |
should link up Dicks increasing neg
lect of me with McMaster's pronounc-
ed attention to me.
McMasters recently had taken UNI
usual interest in the making of his
productions. He invaded the stu
dos. He worked as hard as the
directors themselves. Once when
Cissy was playing a fbashful, awk-
ward cowboy lover, McMasters stop
ped the cameras, stepped on the set,
motioned Cissy aside and showed him
how to embrace me with ''fervor
mixed with chivalry and shyness."
1t didn't feel like that peculiar
compound to me but l was helpless as
well as speeches.. Always l feel
like a child when McMasters is
around. He's fifty, and the kind of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10
BIBLE THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY.

JOY FOR WFEPING:-Hisa anger
eEdureth but a moment: in his favour
is life: weeping may endure for a
night, but JOY cometh in the morning.
30:5.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10
CONFESSIONS
OF.AtMOVlE Z
STAR
CHAPTER XLVII
CISSY is SHOWN HOW TO
EMBRACE NE.

As A CHILD l was always dream
"A ing dreams and making mar
velous plans which fell through from
the weight of their own magnltl-
cence. Sc
| think every girl does that. It's
the reason, | suppose, why many OF
them take such keen interest in
me, a movie star of their own age
It's the reason many of my fans envy
me my opportunity to live the world
of schoolgirl dreams before the cam
eras.
One way, my girl fans might well
envy me. l actually take the great
est pleasure in my acting. Very
often | thank the kind fate which
had ordained it so.
had been eased into stardom
There had been no struggles, few
Irivalries, and few humiliations. Never
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10

1t has cost several defendants rath-
er severely to go to trial in liquor
eases in Superior court this week
rather than to plead guilty. The
juries have been fixing penalties Of
at least one year, whereas Judge Lit
tlejohn, on pleas of guilty, has been
permitting most of the offenders to
pay fines after entering three or four
months.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10

TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY.
(From the Times-Recorder Deem
Der 10, 1909
The South Georgia Epworth
League will meet in Americas in an
nual session June next, and already
arrangements are being perfected for
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10

spent yesterday in Americas, coming
On important business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10
Ell TO RIAL.

EDITORIAL.
1t has cost several defendants rath-
er severely to go to trial in liquor
eases in Superior court this week
rather than to plead guilty. The
juries have been fixing penalties Of
at least one year, whereas Judge Lit
tlejohn, on pleas of guilty, has been
permitting most of the offenders to
pay fines after entering three or four
months.
Mrs. Mary Harris Armor says
Georgia leads all other states in the
violation of the prohibition law. Won
der if that really is true. We don't
believe it.
If Tom Watson is a statesman,
What would you call Hoke Smith,"
queries the Townsville Times Enter
prise. Without attempting an ans
wer may we ask can you imagine
hoke Smith threatening to slap an
army officers face, or any mans
face, because he didn't like the way
that man looked at him?
THE newspaper that is not clean
is dirty" says a Georgia exchange.
Which just about tells the whole
truth.
The Albany Herala pleads with
people not to cut down the too rapid
. ly disappearing holly tree, so pop
ular at Christmas time. People will |
appreciate this advice ten years
hence.
"Trox Bankston is in the city as
lady delegate from the Baptist
church in West Point" says the /
esteemed Savannah Press. You'll
! have to hand it to Trox. He's some
slick politician. Last campaign he
missed being elected to the state rail-
road commission, but he is already
campaigning for the next race, and
appears to have started after the fe-
male votes in earnest.
Three years ago the British said
there would be peace in Ireland by
Christmas. Hope this is the Christ
was.
Labor's union suits are getting
pretty warm for capital.
Only men who want to pay income
!. tax are those who don't have to.
The height of fashion is knee
high.
Those bathing beauties, who left
magazine covers not long ago, are
posing for 1922 calendars.
Congress wants $4,000, 100000.
Nine naughts for naught.
Henry Fords friends call him
Hen" because his plans hatch.
"Can man make love in an air.
plane?" is an Indian court question.
He can't without help.
From the price of eggs they must
think Christmas is Easter,
Every girl likes outdoor sports-if
they are handsome.
The invention to take darkness out
Of the movies will also take out some
loving couples.
The good die young; so do. good
resolutions.
Men who only look out for Number
One forget how small it is.
When the landlord raises the rent
it's your move.
No news is good news" wasn't
said by a newspaper subscriber.
Hoover, who says we are sick eight
days of each year, forgets the first
of the month comes twelve times.
If wishes were money, we would
all have million for Christmas.
I Next spring they will wear nail
head designs on. dresses, but they
, will look more like pin-head designs.
Hide the children's presents with
their school books and they can
never find them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10

If Tom Watson is a statesman,
What would you call Hoke Smith,"
queries the Townsville Times-Enter-
prise. Without attempting an ans
wer may we ask can you imagine
hoke Smith threatening to slap an
army officers face, or any mans
face, because he didn't like the way
that man looked at him?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10

% The Albany Herala pleads with
people not to cut down the too rapid
ly disappearing holly tree, SO pop
ular at Christmas time. People will
appreciate this advice ten years
hence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10

Hide the 'children's presents with
their school books and they can
never find them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10

THE newspaper that is not clean
is dirty" says Georgia exchange.
Which just about tells the whole
truth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10

ADear Santa, bring US something to
! - sslA "a a 4 4 Z
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-10

If wishes were money, We would
all have a million for Christmas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-02-10

Sanford Powers is laying the ce-
/ ment foundation for house for his
tenant, Mr. Oscar Samue1s.
For Sa1e-Eggs for Matching. Pure
bred r. c. r. l. r $3.50 per Is or ST
per 100.
soft J. A Kellogg, Oga11ah, Kans
Fred Dietrich stopped off on his
way from Colorado Springs to Enter
prise for few days visit with friends.
He will also visit short time in Ellis
before going on to Enterprise
A large crowd of young folks
gathered Wednesday evening and
sneaked in Mr. and Mrs. Claude
Mcconnell and after making all the
noise possible went in and congratu-
lated the couple leaving them quite a
few pieces of aluminium ware along
with other articles. The ladies of the
crowd furnished sandwiches, cookies
and coffee and all left with the threat
that they were coming back again
some time.
On February 3rd, at 4:3O D. m.
pretty home wedding was solemnized
at the home of Mrs. H. d. HilIman
when her daughter Mary NJ. was given
in marriage to Wesley Denny Rev
Grant Mann of WaKeeney, off1ciated,
using the ring ceremony The bride
wore a dress of pale blue satin with
veil and orange blossoms The groom
wore blue serge. Mr. Geo. Denny
brother of the groom, and Mr.. Gus
Hillman, brother of the bride, were
groomsmen- Miss Anna Hillman and
Miss Belle Denny were bridesmaids.
After the ceremony the guests num-
bering It's relatives and friends par
took of a bounteous wedding feast.
Many beautiful and useful persents
were received by the happy couple
and one and all unite in wishing them
happiness and prosperity
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-02-10

w. A. Tawney was a Hays visitor
Tuesday
Edgar Cockren is on the sick list
this week.
Guy Marquand returned Tuesday
from his visit in Wichita
Mr. and Mrs Chas- Ridgway were
Ellis shoppers Wednesday,
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Foster were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Dave Wingert
Sunday.
Mrs L. L. Wurst and Mrs. Leslie
Powers were visitors at the HAYS
hospital Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Harvey and Mrs.
H H. Tawney and children visited at
Roy Laymon's Wednesday.
The OgalIah Schools have invited
the mothers to attend valentine pro
gram at the school Monday afternoon
Geo Ericsson, from Topeka, is here
from the headquarters of the Paul
Huycke Lumber Co to invoice their
stock here
Verne Harvey has bought the house
from McNaughten Bros, formerly be-
longing to Grandma Cruson. We have
not learned if he intends moving
his family" to town or not
Mr. and Mrs Claude Marquand were
called to Colorado Springs on ac-
count of the illness of Charlie Mar
quand, Claud's father, who was taken
to the hospital for treatment.
Antoine Jacobs from Hays is in
Ogallah overseeing the unloading ana
construction of the Ogallah Home Oil
Company's tanks The company aims
to be in full operation in thirty days
The wedding bells Will certainly
not get rusty this spring from being
idle as they have already RING num-
Der of tunes in this neighborhood and
the signs" are that the echo will
scarcely die away before they will
ring again
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-02-10

Mr. and Mrs. F. n. Watson arrived
home Wednesday last week from their
visit in and near Concordia, Kansas
Born to Mr.. and Mrs Dale John
ston on January 18th, son. Mother
and babe are getting along fine, also
papa and grandpa.
We understand that Mrs. Frank
Edwards and daughter, Fern, have
gone to the eastern part of the state
to visit Mrs. Edwards parents
c. J. Loftsead, of Ogallah, is fore
man in charge of gang who are driv-
ing the piling for the new river bridge
which is to be completed in the spring
Standing item: A large and good
natured crowd enjoyed a social dance
at the Sam Likes home Saturday
night Needless to say all report a
good time.
The heaviest snow fall of the season
reached this part of the county Mon
day Approximately three inches
What is the use of going to California
or Florida
Ernest VanWink1e is the new car
rler on Motor Route A out of Ransom
which serves part of the population
along the Smoky. He commenced the
first of the month.
Mrs G. E. Brown and family ex-
pect to leave in the spring for their
former home in Tennessee Mr. Brown
expects to stay here until fall before
leaving He expects to hold Public
Sale in the near future
We are trying to get all our items
correct but sometimes mistakes occur
Internationally, however:
I'VE know not what the truth NAV be-
But write it it was told to me-"
If at any time a mistake is made we
ask our readers to bear with as che
who makes no mistakes does nothing,
and he who makes too many loses his
Job, so be patient with u.s.
County Engineer Harlan was on the
Smoky couple of days last week get
ting the work started on the new
bridge across the river at what is
known as the Pugh crossing. Mr.. H.
is having the cement hauled and is
storing it in Mr.. Pugh's barn and as
soon as danger of freezing is past in
the spring the work will be rushed as
fast as possible. We understand it will
be concrete slab bridge of the low
water kind