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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-10
WHEN
CENTRAL
SAYS:
"THE
LINES
BUSY"

ing nOuIS SOAiiC vi Val
customers have trouble in
getting us over the phone,
because so many are call
ing at that time of the
day.
Therefore we have de-
vised plan whereby we
eliminate any trouble you
may have in placing your
daily orders over the
phone. 1t is
CALL OUR
CUSTOMERS
SYSTEM
That is: IF you request
us, we will call you by
telephone each morning,
tell you what we have and
take your order for the
day.
This does not mean that
you are compelled to give
us an order each morning,
but we are simply trying
to save you the trouble OF
calling and the annoyance
of not always getting us
when you call.
A few days ago we sent
to our customers a post
card, and letter, asking ii
they wanted to be called
each morning. 1t you
have not returned the
postcard. please do so at
once. If you did not get
a card, notify US and we
will fill one out for you.
We honestly believe that
this CALL OUR GUS
TONERS SYSTEM will
enable us to render our
hundeds of customers
far better service on their
phone orders. 1t will aid
us in getting in your or
ders earlier and there
fore fill and deliver them
earlier.
The new system does not
mean that we do not want
you to call us. Call when
and as often as you de-
sire.
Our stock is more com
plete than ever-our
prices are as low as good
Groceries can be sold.
We appreciate your pat
ronage and want you to
come to our store often
and see what we have
let us help you solve the
problem of what you are
going to have for the next
meal.
We are thankful for the
valued patronage you are
favoring us with, and we
assure you it is our desire
and intention to ender
every service possible in
order that we may be
worthy of every order
you may place with US.
We Always Have Some
Wonderful Values in Our
Daily Advertisements
Read Them Carefully.
AGiiza
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-10

This does not mean that
you are compelled to give
us an order each morning,
but we are simply trying
to save you the trouble of
calling and the annoyance
of not always getting us
when you call.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-10

FOR SALE-Bulbs, Dutch and Ro
man Hyacinths and Narcissus
Americas Seed Supply Co.-28-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-10
CALI. OUR
CUSTOMERS
SYSTEM

That is: If you request
US, we will call you by
telephone each morning,
tell you what we have and
take your order for the
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-10

We are thankful for the
valued patronage you are
favoring us with, and we
assure you it is our desire
and intention to ender
every service possible in
order that we may be
worthy of every order
you may place with us.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24

truck being driven while the motor
was in an excessively heated eondi-
ton, caused by an impairment OF the
cooling system.
Mr.. William Morris, of E. Bolton
avenue, is expecting to receive his
new Studebaker sedan the last of this
week.
Dorothy Mancusa, granddaughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Ireland, is visit
ing her father, Samuel Maneusa, in
Philadelphia, owe the holidays.
William Pallies, OF Atlantic City,
has succeeded Charles Burrell as sec
ond trick operator at the railroad sta
ton. The latter now is working on
the Millville division.
Mrs. Martha Clark returned home
Monday evening from Atlantic City,
where she spent five days with the
family of her son Walter.
On his way from Bridgeton TO New
York to see his mother, Rev. c. NJ.
Johnston. former pastor here, sojourn-
ed over Wednesday night with local
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Boice will motor
with a friend the last of this week to
Camden to visit their daughter. Mrs.
VIA ooiiOAtls i've 1uilStllidSs
At the regular meeting of the Abse-
con Volunteer Fire Company, No. /,
held in the fire house last Monday
evening, a check for $50 was received
from w. b. Etris for services render
ed at the mill property fire last Sep
TENDER. The check was received both
as a token of appreciation and as a
christmas Gift. Proper aeknowl-
edgment of it's receipt was ordered
sent TO the donor. Walter McDevitt,
of Faunee Landing Road, was receiv-
ed as a contributing member of the
company, which was the relationship
he requested, it is stated.
Robert Francis Ogden, who is pur-
suing his final years curse at
Princeton and who was pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church here during the
summer and fall, has gone to Ashland,
Ky, to spend the holidays with his
parents. The local pulpit, tomorrow,
Sunday, will be occupied by Mr.. Hen
ry Little, also of Princeton.
School closed yesterday, Friday, foI
the holidays, and the out-of-town tea.
cheers left Immediately for their re
spectiye homes to spend their vaca.
ton with relatives. School will not
reopen until Tuesday, Jan. 8.
Everyone is invited to the Presby-
terrain Church next Monday evening
Dec. 26, when at 7.45 the annual
Christmas exercises will be rendered
by members of the Sunday School.
Annual Guild Report Being
Distributed Among Members
The twenty-ifth annual report OF
the Absecon Branch of the Needle
work Guild has just been issued in
pamphlet form and is being distribut-
ed by the directors among the numer
Gus members who contributed S65
garments and $22.25 in money on OF
before the last annual meeting, which
was held in the Absecon M. e. Chapel
on Oct. 20, for the year 1921.
The collections as reported by the
directors are as follows:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
ident Lewis W. Bowker.

ident Lewis W. Bowker.
The special committee composed OF
Mr.. r. l.. Babeoek, Joseph S. Smith,
.Jr., and Lewis w. Bowker, which was
appointed to meet with the local fire
company for the purpose of improv-
ing the fire protection conditions in
the city reported failure. The propo-
sition of opening the membership in
the company advanced by the Cham
Der of Commerce committee was vot-
ed down by the fire company, there
being only one vote in favor of same.
The fire company reported there was
only three vacancies for new mem
bers.
Concluded on page 81
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
WHAT ARE THE IINES?

The following letters yer the ten
commandments in a Welsh church re-
manned a whole Century before their
meaning was discovered. BY adding
one vowel to these letters they will
make two lines in verse:
r S V R Y p r Il c r M N
R K p T IL S p r G p II S r N
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
ABSECON HIGHLANDS.

All the Grange members are getting
their children in shape for Christmas
night, when they will have a Children
Great Night. Rehearsals are in prog
ress, so the children will know their
pieces well. Rock of Ages" will be
played. Mrs. D'Abrosca will be at the
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24

piano. The band will play some old
~favorite songs and the dance music.
Mrs. Charlie Foster last Wednesday
entertained Mrs. Weber, Mrs. Laptone
and Mrs. D'Abrosca.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24

Garments were distributed as follows:
Hindman School .a...........+ 75
Camden Home for friendless Chill
uItn ...+..... =. $3.50. ...s +...ssst lNO |
Salvation Army Hospital, w. Phil
Atlantic City Hospital. so
Children's Seashore Home. .......... 95
Philadelphia Society to Protect
Children from Cruelty. .......... III
FLORENCE Crittenton Homo. ........ So !
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24

District Nurse Association. 103
Retained for Local Distribution ...... lis
Disbursements.
RENTED to National Society. $500
Expense of Annual Meeting. ........ 2.26
Postage ON Packages ............... 2.37
Printing Reports ................ i.50
Balance Retained for Emergencies.
The Abseeon Branch was organized in
February. 1897. The officers are: Presi-
dent. Mrs. Anna c. Fleming; Vice Presi-
dent, Miss Lorine Boice: Secretary, Mrs.
NJ. NJ. Townsend; Treasurer. Mrs. Frank
Babcock.
C. of C.. Adopts Slogan: "a
Seashore City In the Country"
\ well attended meeting Of the Alb
seeon City Chamber of Commerce was
held Tuesday evening in the Council
Chamber, presided over by Vice-Pres-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24

Mr.. G. f. Hammell received on
Thursday his new Oakland-SiX Coupe,
equipped with white wire wheels.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24

Concluded on page 81
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14


gone through, the votes were total
ID aud the result was handed to
Marshall. who ,hereupon formally
announced $40 election OF Harding
and Coolidge.
Nosdc5ate or rcmarks by members
II either house were permitted dur
'ng the sossion. Any objections
which mcmhers might wish to voice
to the counting OF any electoral vote
we're to be put In writing and con
,ldcred by the two houses sepa'
ratcly.
The whole ceremony OF canvass
NIX and certifying to the election &C
cupled about an hour. and immedI
ately after the announcement OF the
vote the senate withdrew.
This ceremony always has al
tractcd large crowds to u" Houa'
gallery. and II was therefore 4 ear,
day" with admissions limited.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14
SAY. SOMEONE
TELL HARDING
HE'S ELECTED
BY c. L. MARTIN

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
Washington. Feb. 1.-THE cleo
tlon OF Warren @. Harding OF Ohio
and Calvin Coolidge OF Mvsachu.
sets as President and Vice presi-
dent OF the United States was for.
mally certified and announced
by Vice President Thomas X. Mar,
shall. IN the presence OF the House
and Senate.
Although the country has known
ever since the evening OF November
9. last. who would be the next occu.
pant OF the White House and the
new official word which. the law
makes necessary was not spoken un.
III today.
A month ago. the electors met in
the various states and cast their
votes. These were sent to the Sec
rotary OF State. WHO in turn trans
mitted them to the President OF the
Senate.
As required by law. the Senate
and House met In joint session at |
p. m. today. At noon the two houses
met separately, and the senate. pro.
eedcd by two pages bearing the Of
fetal records from the states,
marched into the hall of the House.
Vice President Marshall presided
over the joint session, and the count
of the vote began.
Two tAlers acted for the House
and two for the Senate Vice Presi,
dent Mahrsia,l opened the certifl.
Gates of election and other papers
relating to the vote, and handed
them to the %tellers. who read the
votes abound. and recorded them.
When the list OF states had been
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14
Great Britain NOW
After Greek Lands

by United Press.
Athens. Feb. ii.-Discovery OF val
uable oil bearing deposits In various
parts OF Thrace and around Epirus
has injected new difficulties in the
political situation of the Levant.
England and France are both en-
~dcayoring to secure concessions which
will greatly strengthen their strate-
gical naval position and at the same
time make Greece virtually economic
cally dependant upon them.
According to authoritative Informal
ton from Americans who have been
investigating the situation IN the lie
want and Near East. the United
States Is virtually blocked so far rs
oil holdings are concerned. France.
England. Holland and Italy have
"cornered" every known prospect IN
Mesopotamia. Roumaina. Turkey and
ihe Black Sea region.
Thus far. foreign capitalists have
not completely cornered the Greel
prospects. chiefly because OF theii
unknown quality" Propositions for
the flotation of a loan to Greece
made by British %1nanciers the pas
few. days, are reported to specify con
cessions In oil should the discoveries
prove of commercial value. T.
That Greece will favor British in
terests is a foregone conclusions.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14

the circus 10 allow n delegation OF
Charleston speakers 20 travel with
the CIRCUS. Tho circus drew tho
crowds and kenna and his shoutcrs
shot Charleston for state capitol
enthusiasm into tho people twice
daily us a prelude to the grand
march. ny election day Il was .
clnch.
Today the West Virginia Is pre-
pairing for another battle royal
nlils will be introduced In the pre-.
esnt session OF the Legislature pro.
yidlng for the location OF the cap.
itef In all the ~contesiing towns. The
issue viii be decided whom the
'long session opens March 10th,
III the meantime. all OF the towns
are looking for another John Kcnna.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14
New Printer on Job.

There's a new printer In the camp
o. the Chickasha Typos and he's a
member OF the force OF the Daily
Express. The new man has not been
issued a card yet as the members oil
the chapel have voted to put him on
probation for a few days before he Is
fully accepted into the fold. He did
MT show up at the shop for work
this morning but he's expected down
to make a full hand with the stick
by neu week. The new arrival OF the
o OF Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Williams,
7l3 Oklahoma avenue and was born
Saturday evening. The father, a
printer on the Daily Express predicts
that the lad will be ready to take
the place of "Noisy Biz Gardner,
foreman, within a month.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14
WEST VIRGINIA
STAGING STATE
CAPITAL FIGHT
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Charleston, W. Va, Feb. 1i-West
Virginia is in the midst ofsa bitter
state capital fight. Tired firemcn OF
the Charleston department had not
yet left the ruins of the state capital
building before delegations from
other West Virginia cities were in
t~erviewing the members Of the leg
islature, petitioning them to move
tho capitol to their home cities.
Clarksburg, Parkersburg and FL
kins are the leading contenGers with
Charleston for TIE location Of the
new building. Clarksburk boasts the
six millionaires" are members Of
their state capitol location commit
tee. Headquarters for all of the CON
testing towns have been openeI
here.
West Virginia's state capito,
building was destroyed late in the
afternoon of January 3. Members
of the Legislature, elected in Nov
ember were just gathering in the
cityn For many this was their mi
tial session. Tall hustling was re.
Quired to provide headquarters for
the state offices and the legislature.
The house Of delegates is meeting
in a church. Governor Cornweil
MAS ca1nped offices in a nearby state
armory and ear him is the still
smaller quarters of the secretary Of
state. The state board Of control
is located in a private dwelling.
A big gang Of mel are working
hard to erect a long two-story tenn
porary structure, designed a good
deal upon the plant of a training
camp barracks, to- house the state
departments under one roof.
West virginia's last state capitol
fight--in 1S77--iiss Historic. Martins
burg, Clarksburg and Charleston
were in the race. Every effort on
the part of politicians Ito compro-
mise the issue was defeated. The
four towns staked their all on an
appeal to the people at the polls
and "let it roll"
John E. Kcnra. a Charleston man,
United States senator is
credited with winning the fight for
Charleston. Other contestants had
more money than Charleston.
I'VE cannot beat these people with
Money" Kenna is quoted with say
ng. We've got to eout-guess them"
John did. He discovered that then
amous John Rominson circus was
outed all over the state that sum
aer and fall. Kenna arranged with L
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14
Sunday School Reports

Reports from SIX Sunday schooIs
reporting. gave the attendance of'the
schools yesterday at 1851 with a col.
lection OF s75.23. The reports OF the
various superintendents. showing at
tendance and collection follow;
Christian 395, s2O.1G; Methodist 1854,
SIPS; Baptist 36i. 1892; Congrc'
gatlonal 1876. sii.o6; Presbyterian
los. $3.50; South Mission IS, si.55.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14
ATTENTION
BUILDERS

Bids will be received for two
story frame dwelling, eight
rooms, two baths, breakfast
room, basement and garage. Blue
prints and specifications can be
seen at the "Fair Department
Store" Anadarko, Okla.
Bids will be opened Thursday,
February (24) Twcnty-fourth at
two p. IN.
] reserve the right to reject any
and all bids.
j. NATHAN,
9-5t. Anadarko, Oklahoma
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14

Miss Marguerite Strccter aud Miss
Mart Hart returned last night from
Norman whore they were TIE week
end guests at the Gamma Phi Beta
house. They attended the initiation
and banquet given by that sorority,
of which they ara members.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14

Liquid B%orozone IL an efficient
healing remedy for human or animal
flesh. II mends a severc wound. sore,
cut or scratch In tho shortest pcssi.
bic time. Price. aoc. Coo and si.2o.
Sold by Wren Drug company. i.?s,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14

Circle number one OF the prcaby'
ierian Guild will meet tomorrow az.
tcrnoon at 2:30 o'clock With Mrs. J..
G. harris. 9ii Kansas avenue. II
was announced this morning by Mrs.
Joe Dcws, chairman OF the circle.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14
chambsrIsIr's Cough Re.nsey
Favorls..

chambcrlaln's Cough Remedy Is q
fayorite with thu mothers OF small
children for colds. Group end waoop.
Ing cough. Its pleasant taste aud the
prompt cures which Il effect has
won tho good opinion OF mothers
everywhere. As this remedy con.
talns no other narcotic IL may be
given as confidently TO a baby as TO
an adult. 1873
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14
Short Stories
Of the; Town
/. o. o. F.-Rebstahs' Social.

The local Robakahs and Odd Fol.
lows viii hold u social at their hal
Tuesday cyenlng. instead OF fhurs.
day evening As was announced In
tho Express Saturday. The affair
viii be IN the nature Of a Valentine
party.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14


= NOTICE CITY SUBSCRIBERS
= II you do not receive your =
= paper BY s;3o o. m. please cell =
= Mrs. W. d. Collier. circulation =
= manager. phone COL. and paper =
= will 20 sent by special messcn. =
= ger. Prompt reports on failure =
= OF delivery service Will be ap- =
= preclated. u.<
= cHickAsHA DAILY EXPRESS =
. .
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14

Now is the Time % build Your
cisterns to SCI good cold rain
wafer. Also build storm cellars,
side walks and %driyeways, clean
and repair cisterns and flucs.
All work guaranteed. Every job
a reference. Cali or see
HARRY MILLER
Phone 10l4 Res. 1925 s. ltt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14
Natives of India use ounce seeds
extensively in medicines.

Pawtucket. r. l.. was the site Of
the first cotton mill built in Ameri-
On
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-14

A little ad WIN got those rooms
you've boon looking for.
Evening journal., 1921-01-13
SCHOOL BOND
ISSUE OPPOSED
Mt. Cuba Residents Think
Bill Would Increase
Their Taxes
MILK PRODUCERS
ALSO MAY OBJECT

While school patrons OF Middle
town, Newark. Newport. Richardson
Park and other school districts OF the
county have gone on record as favor
ing the proposed bond issue OF ST.
OO 600 for new and better schools.
residents Of the Mt. Cuba school dis
trict last night opposed the bond is
sue. While the school question was
the only one scheduled for discus
sion il was decided 10 have a COM
mittee OF 1--WE draft resolutions pro-
Testing aginst the Legislature adopt
ing any measure that might cause an
incease in taxes.
Tho action caused much comment
In the district being the first to pro-
fest the better school measure, lnso-
far as New Castle county is concerned.
n was reported at the meeting that
the Min Producers Association PAD
intimated at a recent meeting thal
such action might be taken by thal
body.
under the auspices OF Walnut Grove
Grange and during the meeting II was
said that Of the flfty men living in
the school district, fourteen men were
out Of employment.
During the discussion on the school
bond question the thought expressed
by several Of those present was thai
while the business depression con-
tinues the State and county should
not shoulder additional taxes on the
taxpayers
The meeting was presided over by
John Elder. Miss Elva Chandler was
secretary.
Evening journal., 1921-01-13
TELLS
OF JUROR TALK
Denies Saying He Wouldn't
Believe Detective Under
Oath
MOVE TO REVOKE
DETECTIVES LICENSE

As ouigrowth Of the arrest and trial
OF. George :. Brewer on a charge OF
attempted felonious assault. Walter
SillitOe. sealer OF weights and meas
ures. and Alfred j. Nitelli. who con-
ducts a private detective agency, were
involved in actions before Judges
Conrad and Heiscl In Court Of General
Sessions yesterday afternoon. DlspO-
sition OF both matters was deferred
until Monday morning.
Sillitoe is accused OF contempt or
court. Il being alleged That he ap-
preached John :. Hamilton, while the
iatteH was a member Of the jury try
ing Brewer, and urged him not 10 be-
lieve the testimony Of certain Wit
nesses who had testified In the case.
Application for the revocation OF
Nitellrs license as private detective
was made 90 the court by Attorney
General Townsend. Nitelli Is alleged
10 have represented himself as mem.
ber OF the city detective force while
endeavoring to obtain evidence for
Brewer.
The first matter brought before the
court was that concerning Sillitoe, the
charge OF contempt Of court having
been filed against him by Mr.. Town
send and Aaron Finger. chief deputy
attorney general. at the morning ses-
sion Of court. Mr.. Sillitoe was called
before the court and the testimony
given by Mr. Hamilton 30 the Judges
and taken down by a court sienOg-
rapher was read TO him by Judge
Heisel
In his accusation against Mr.. Sill
CONTINUED on Page Twelvei..
Evening journal., 1921-01-13
WOULDCREATE
RURAL STATE
POLICEFORCE
Combine Highway COnsta-
bles With Detectives,
Representative Vir-
denis Plan
MAY CALL OFF PLANS
FOR WASHINGTON TRIP

STAFF Correspondent.
DOVER. Del, Jan. i3-While the in
dicatiODs are that the reservations
made at a Washington hotel by the
legislative committee arranging the
proposed trip TO Washington for the
Inauguration OF President-elect Hard
ing viii be cancelled, the committee
las taken no definite action in that
respect as yet.
Representative Kramer, who, with
senator Bennett, made the reserva-
items stated this morning that IL had
been decided 20 Wait until the end OF
this week TO try TO learn something
more definite as 10 what the Wash
ingtOn plans for the inauguration are
10 be.
lf there is 90 be no parade Il is
practically certain that the legislative
party will not make the trip. and
there is general feeling among
members that II should now be called
OF unuer anv circumstances.
The legislative committee arranging
for the Inauguration OF Governor
elect Denney will likely hold a meet
ing this afternoon 10 make final
plans. Some members have also cX-
pressed the opinion that he parade
and any elaborate plans for cele-
bratiOn in connection with the Gov
crnOr's Inauguration should be omit
ted at present. However, the commit
tee is going ahead with plans for
the usual parade, in which about 90
former service men Of Wilmington in
uniform and the cadets from Della
ware College and the State College
for COl0red Students viii participate
Plan State ConStabulary.
In the House this morning, Repre-
continued on page i2)