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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-08
'SElN0F RATTLER
EXHIBITED HERE
Hugs Reptile Killed By Laroy
Murray. Ain7c icus Man, Ia
Florida River Swamp

The skin of a monster diamond
back rattle snake is being exhibited
week in a show window on La
mar street.
Leroy Murray, who recently was
sac Of 4 party of hunters in the
yamps of the St. John river, near
Jacksonville, killed the reptile, the
marks of many shots showing on the
finished skin. Murray lived in Amer
icus until recently and is son of
L. L. Murray.
Thirteen rattles and button arc
attached to the end of the skin, show
ing the age to be IS years. The skin
is feet long and at the widest part
across the back measures II inches.
It is believed that this IS the largest
and finest skin ever exhibited in this
section, and it is thought that the
reptile was considered one of the
largest in the st. John river swamp.
1t is attracting much attention from.
the passcrs-by, and it is a beautiful
specimen of skin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-08

to Americas shopping the past week.
Misses Nadine Marshall, of Les
lie; Louise Pinkston, of Cairo, and
Charlie Pinkston of Andrew college,
spent the past weekend with home
folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cook, Jim
Cook, and Clinton Herring spent
Thanksgiving day at Nashville, Ga,
with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Hendry and children, of
Cuthbert, spent some time recently
with relatives in Parrot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Kenyon and
children spent Thursday with friends
near Lumpkin.
Joe Edd Cochran from A. & M.
college, Americas, spent the past
weekend with homefolks.
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CUTOFF

Cane grinding and grain sowing
are the order of the day here now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmitt Stubs, of
Savannah, were weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Stubs and fam
lily.
David Bedenbaugh returned home
from Irwinton last week.
Misses Mary Edgar Hart, Janilu
and Francis Holloway spent the
weekend with the formers parents,
Judge and Mrs. E. j. Hart, near Ella
vile.
A. F. Pennington and Robert
Stubs attended the entertainment
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lin
Greer's at Green's mill Saturday
evening.
Mrs. 0lin Holloway, of Anderson
vile, spent Thursday here with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Seab Kitchens.
Misses Mattisue and Julia Stubs
and Robert Stubs were visitors in
Americas Sunday afternoon.
Miss Belle Jones spent Thanksgiv-
ing with her parents at Richland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson Wicker and
little son spent Saturday with Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Cook near Monte
yuma.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knight entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. Dunnaway and family
of Americas, and Mr.. and Mrs. En-
nest Cocker and family of this place
with fish fry at their camp on
Dead river Thanksgiving.
w. j. Pennington and R. II. Stubs
made business trip to Oglethorpe
and Montezuma Tuesday.
Charlie Cocker, of Moultrie, stop
ped few days last week with his
father, w. T. Coker, en- route to
Florida.
W. F. Cheek attended the barbe-
cue at the home of Jim Johnson at
Leslie Thursday.
Miss Louise Green, of Fountain
vile, is visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Greene Norris.
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PARROT

PARROTT, Ga, Dec. 8. = The
Parrot Woman's club held its regu-
lar monthly meeting Thursday, De-
cember 7. This months program
was under the auspices of the home
economies committee and budget
system was discussed. The program
also included vocal and instrumental
solos. Refreshments were served by
the ladies of the school faculty.
Mrs. G. Dunn returned from the
Plains hospital on Thursday and Mr..
w. NJ. Dunn, who underwent an OPP
Grafton the same day that Mrs. Dunn
did, returned on Sunday. Their many
friends are glad to know they are
recovering.
Geru Dunn, who has been very
sick with flu is recovering after be-
ing confined to his bed for several
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm Crittenden,
Of Shellman, and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Faux, Of Albany, took Thanksgiving
dinner with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed pinEston.
The Parrot Minstrels are hard
at work on their third season which
viii be ready for the road in a short
time. This is an annual happening
at Parrot and grows better each
season. jim Cook, the baby tenor,
is the wonder of the crowd.
The many friends Of Rev. Mr.. In
finger are delighted at his being re-
turned to PARROT Methodist church
for another year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Kenyon went
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-08

,r,,o,+- ,rc,,o Mice A pnec Vbo,1,ae
: $3.50
Mrs g. D. MaUheJ' MIS- H. ~ NC
Gee, Mrs. Ernest Spann, Mrs. Alton
Carter, Mrs. Thad Wise, Mrs. Homer
Bankston, Mrs. Bowman Wise, Mrs.
B. E. Thrasher, Mrs. Mark Cham
bliss, Mrs. z. Zimmerman, Mrs. j. H.
Monts, Mrs. s. II. Zimmerman, Miss
Pearl Langford, Miss Cynthia Lang
ford, Mrs. Roy Drannen, Mrs. j. r.
Logan, Miss Ernestine Logan, Miss
Kate Hitler, Mrs. Linton Goodwin,
Mrs. Mettaner Davidson and Mrs.
J. c. Logan,
The Literary club held their usual
meeting or Monday afternoon in the
club room. The committee appoint
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-08

Bible reading and lesson was given
by the newly elected presient, Mrs,
L. Z. Jennings, and the retiring
president, Mrs. Laura Wise. Articles
on the topic Our Institutions of
Mercy" were commented upon by
the president and Mrs. NJ. r. Win
guud. Leaflets were read as follows:
What One Congregation is Doing,
Miss Florence Wise; her Offering,
Mrs. Matte Caughman; In the Light
Of BethIehcm's STAR" Mrs. j. H.
Monts. A very interesting as well
as instructive report from synod was
given by Mrs. NJ r. Vineyard, who
represented the society at this con-
vcntion held in Birmingham, Ala, in
October.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Moore and chill
dren have returned to their home
in Youngstown, Ohio, after delight
full visit to the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. S. Moore
Mrs. Emmett Harper, and young
son, George, returned Sunday from
brief visit to relatives in Preston.
Miss Martha Cody, of Columbus,
spent the weekend pleasantly the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. Alvin Tim
norman.
Mrs. w. R. Arnold and Miss Nellie
Arnold returned Sunday afternoon
from a short visit to Mrs. viii
George at Benevolence.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Wise and chill
dren, of Sumter, spent Sunday here
guests of Mrs. Erwin Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John King and chill
dren, of near Preston, spent Sunday
as guests of Mrs. E. E. Cook.
Little Miss Hazel Zimmerman re-
turned Sunday from pleasant visit
to her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James French, in Richland.
Mrs. G. L. Massey, Mrs. H. G..
Massey, of Bronwood, Mrs. M. E,
McLendon, of Sasser, Mrs. Hart and
Mrs. Jack Williams, of Cordrey, and
Mrs. R. w. Jennings of Pleasant
Hill spent Monday pleasantly as the
guests of Mrs. B. S. Hall.
Mrs. Sophia Cobb, of Preston,
spent Sunday with Mrs. G. W. Mont
gomery.
Little Miss Janet Lee Fleming, of
Pleasant Fill, spent the Thanksgiv-
ing season with Louise and Merlee
Hall.
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Thomas, a charming bride-elect. The
room where the tables were placed
was attractively arranged with bas-
kets and vases of pink roses, silver
candeIabra holding pink lighted tap
ers were used effectively. At the
conclusion of the game, from
wish tree holding pink and Whit
rosebuds, each guest pTuckcd a rose
whic1 held a wish for the honor
guest which We're read. After the
wishes Miss Marguerite Hudson, in
behalf CT Of the club, presented 20
Miss Thomas, an esteemed member,
a beautiful silver flower. basket.
Mrs Sam Burgin and Mrs. Ross Dean
assisted The hostess to serve delicious
refreshments, carrying out the color
scheme Of pink and green. The
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-08

Twenty-Five per cent discount on
DARK VELVET HATS. MISS
ELEANOR TILLMAN-2-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-08
WOULDN'T EXCHANGE
WITH MILLIONAIRE

after five years Of suffering with
stomach trouble l tEinl. know Ill
about it. But thanks to Nays Won
derful Remedy, I am enjoying good
health again. | know of a million
aige who-is very bad with stomach
trouble, nj he won't take any pa5-
cat medicine. In his present condi-
ton l wouldn't exchange with him.
It IS a simple, harmless Preparation
that removes the catarrhal aucus
from the intestinal tract and alloys
the inflammation which. causes prac-
tically all stomach, liver and intesti-
nal ailments, including appendicitis.
One dose will convince or money 70
funded, For sale by HowolI's Ph1E-
macy and druggists everywhere. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-08
PLAINS

PLAINS, Dec. 8.-A lively party
of the past week was that on Friday
afternoon at which Miss Marguerite
hudson entertained her club and in
vited guests in honor of Miss Agnes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-08
Full Line of Art and Madeira
Linens, Damask, Napkins and
Towels
Notions and Fancy
Goods

Manicure Sets, Military Brushes.
Of Ivory Ebony and Amber.
Toilet Sets, Shaving Sets, Baby
Sets, Overnight Cases, Ash Trays.
Collar Boxes. All Of these goods
are beautifully assembled in
leather cases and satin-lined cabi-
nets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-08
Cotton Goods

Embraces such as Ginghams, Per-
Gales, Madras, Ratines, Plaid
Eponges, Linens, Kimono mate
rails, Corduroys for Bath Robes,
etc.
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Piece Goods

You'll find Silks of all kinds, such
Jas Canton Crepes, Satin Cantons,
Crepe de Chimes, Pongees, Mesa
lines, Charmeuse, etc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-08

Woolens-The line embraces ev-
crything in the way of Wool Can
tons, Crepes, Eponge Cloths,
Broadcloths, Serges, Whipcords,
Duvetyns, Tricotines, etc.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
Sales Show Demand
For Long Island Plots
Sites at Port Washington, Can.
ierbury and in Other
Places Sold

Edgewor,h Smith. Inc, sold Of Port
Washington Estates for the Port
Washington Development Cooperation
= plot on Richards Rosd 10 r. W.
France; for Port Washington Homes.
Inc, plot on Litehfeld Rosd 20 Ce-
dric Y. Crowsll; a Plot on Litehheld
Road "a John n. Dumsld, and for I'd.
win De Cossey house on Davis
Read,
Al Canterbury Mr. Smith sold for
Tho DeMott Estates FIVE lots on Hsr-
ward Place 20 George A. Hsuser: =
house 10 be erected for {. VI. Krnhsm.
and 10 George A. Hauter three lots on
Noreross Street A. Kew Gardens Mr..
Smith disposed Of for the Kew Gar.
dens Corporation q plot a. the north
east corner Of Park Lane and Abingdon
Road % Mrs. Rose NJ. Butler, and AZ
ltlsRd Park, Long Beach, for the H.
land ftrk-Long Beach, Inc, two bust
refs plots Of approximately $4,000
square feet on Railroad Place ard Long
Beech Road 10 Irving W. Gelger: on
Long Beach Road three lots 10 J. Gag
lisno, and one and one-hSlf lots 10
Mrs. Sophie Ksrp; fer William Pelton
one and one.hslf lou on Waterford
Road 20 Mrs. Irene Reilly, and or
Waterford Road one and one-half lots
TO Mrs. Rosemarie A. Hultsrt
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
TO Let Signs ReGppeGr
In Westchester County

"To Let signs have reap
peared in Westchester County.
During the last three or four
years people who desired 20 10
cate in Westchester have had 70
buy, for there were comparative
~ few houses available on a
rental basis. Reports from vari'
Gus sections Of the county indi-
cate that there has been a slight
change In conditions and houses
are now being offered on leases,
as signs TO this effect are to be
seen. This is accepted as mean
ing that the housing situation in
Westchester is not so acute as It
was a year ago. Construction,
however, has shown no indication
Of stopping or Of slowing down,
the fact being that more home
building is now in prospect than
at this time a year ago.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
Mertens Estate Sells
Hillhearst, in Montclair
New Jersey Homestead Con-
tains 10 Rooms and Was
Held at A7S,000

=. NJ CraWley & Bros. sold 10 r. n.
Long, Of one Of The oldest and best
knovn estates IN MontelAir. known as
Hillhearst. belonging 10 the Mertens
estate, and for many years occupied rs
the residence OF +. A. Bradley. The
property has a frontage Of l32 feet on
the west side Of South Mountain Ave
nue. and extends TOO feeet in depth TO
Lloyd Road, with frontage Of 400 feet
on the latter thoroughforc.
The residence is Of three-story frame
construction. has eighteen rooms and
four bath rooms. and commands an ex-
tensivc view Of this city and the PSli.
sades. The grounds are laid out and
are richly otnamentsd with rare
shrubs and trees The estate i
situated between the properties Of
Vincert S. milford End y. II. Wells.
Mr. Longs '-.cntion Is 20 sub-divids
the property. The estate has been held
az $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
Builders Buy Five
Brooklyn Block Fronts
Realty in lie Bay Ridge Sec
ton Taken Over for Resi-
dential ImDroVement

Five block fronts in the Hay Rldge
section Of BROOKLYN have been turned
over 20 builders for apartment house
development. The blocks were sold by
= Roehm and include the frontage on
Fourth Avenue. from Seventy-third 20
eeventy-hfth streets. purchased py
Hyman Goldberg for Improvement WIN
four story apartments.
The block fronts on Fourth Avenue,
between EiFhtieth and E'ghty
streets and between Eighty-third and
Eighty.fourth streets. 60 the Fourth
Avenue pevelopment Company for sim
lar improvement, and the block front
ON the east side Of Filth Avenue. be.
tween E'ghtieth aud Eigh'y-hrst
streets. The latter was nUFehased oy
the Toma Development Company ior
inprovcment with stores and apart.
ments. The hrst four blocks we're held
al fT5.00O each and the latter %t
siS00O0.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
Real Estate Leaders Will
Direct Training Course
Wise Heads Will Tell Their
Business Secrets to Y. NJ.
E.. A. Students

The Real Estate Training Course will
star, January Q az the West Side
Y NJ. c. g. Harry Hall is general
ehs.fman Of The course Charles G..
Edwards, president Real Estate Beard
Of New York, is honorary chairman.
Tho group chairmen are: Manage
ment. Lee T. Smith, Of Pease e. Eli
nan and vice president National Asso-
citation Of Building Owners and Man
ayers; rental and sales, Charles O..
Edwards. and law, william c. Der,er-
est president Realty Trust
The advisory committee includes Al
fred +. Marlirg. Charles =. Noycs,
Frederick ". Hilton, william J. Ku-
der Albert n. hshworth. Alwyn Ball
jr and william L. De Bos, william
Il. Wykoh, Of PeAse & Gilman, Is di-
rector.
The opening address vill he ty Mr.
Edwards. The other speakers and
topics will be- "The Solution of tho
Transportation Problem Of New York;
the Real Estate Outlook" by Robert r.
Bowling; "Vslue Of Real Estate Train
ing and Presentation Of tho Coursc, "
bp Joseph p. Day. The meetings will
be held weekly on Thursdays at
s;i5 p. m.
This is the third year OF the course.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31

porch stsps, concrete basement hoor
four inches thiek. smooth hnish, ano
concrete base for tile floor IN bath
room are recommended.
Carpentry - Rough lumber TO be
spruce or Ar. Complete framing dirse-
tions with working drawings and 'peel-
festions.
Exterior trim TO be Of white pine or
Interior trim 70 be white wood or
equal. Interior doors are specified
two panel and ~ inches thick. De
tai drawings by the architect are pro-
yided for ell special mill work, or
stock materials may be used.
Floors 10 be OF A-ineh spruce or
North Carolina pine under foorings,
with oak top flooring throughout; or
ix3 comb grain pine Scoring IN all or
part OF the rooms az owners option.
Roofng-ConcTets tile, copper shin
giles. or cedar wood shingles specified.
LsthlnK and observation-disclosures
lath Of wood, with metal lath specified
for FIRE and crack prevention In se-
cordanee with specifications Of the As
sociated Metal Lath Manufacturers.
Plastering recommended three-coat
work, with final coat Of lime putty and
gypsum.
Metal Work - Cutters, dovnspouts,
leaders and flushing Of l6-ounce cop
per.
Plumbing -- Complete drainage and
water supply system. For hot water
brass. pipe II specified. and an sutO-
matte hot water heater Is required.
Fixtures include bathtub OF poree-
lain enamel, built-in type; lsvatory
Of porcelain enamel, hung on conesiled
Wall hangers: porcelain enamel hand
bowl; standard enamel kitchen sink
with drainbosrd, and in basement two
porcelain enamel wash trays with ad
iust0ble wringer attached.
Painting White enamel finish oi
three coats on trim. Doors 10 b.
stained mahogany. Hardwood floors q
be given one coat Of faced filler an'
two coats hoor varnish rubbed dull.
Hardware for rough and nm
ished hardware 500. Bronze hnisi
suggested.
HeatinE-one.pipo steam system o
heating, in accordance with detsi
specifications, it recommended.
Electric Wlring-Complete eleetrica
inttsllstion TO provide for lighting
heating and utility service fixtures
Wiring 70 de done in accordance will
latest rulings Of National Eleetri
Code and 20 be conduit throughout.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
Reflect in Ozone
Park of High Rents
In Flat Sections
Rush to Suburbs Forces
Rapid Expansion of Little
Village; Church for 900
People Now Planned

South Ozone Park will have new
church in the spring. The corner
stone Of new worshi ping place for
the congregation Of 60. element VIII
be laid nsTt month with great pomp
and ceremony. All Of the leading men
N the Catholic Church Of Brooklyn,
Queens and Long Island are expected
20 be present. and many public onlclals
also will be there. -
The church will accommodate 200
ner,ons and cost $4,000 10 complete
according 10 Robert J. Kelley. arehl-
tsct. Who has prepared the plans for
the Rev. Anthony =. BouTke, rector 81
the church. II will be Gothic In prin-
cip,e. built Of brick and limestone and
vii occupy large plot al the corner
OF Baldwin Avenue and iiSd Avenue.
The new church emphasizes the
growth Of Ozone Park, for until FIVE
wears ago II was nothing more than q
stopping pla-c on the Rockaway d.
vision Of the Long Island Railroad. IL
was Just a group Of few small houses
on the railroad line. The stoppags OF
home building during the war, that
mechanics might be utilized IN back
ing up the men IN the trenches with
weapons Of war. gave this little place,
in fact many places in the suburbs
the start that has sent IL along
Cheap land attracted small home
builders 70 Ozone Park. They built
row upon row Of homes to sell ~ prices
that htted the purses % many families
eager 20 get away from pvodtcering
landlord. In ones and twos they came.
Ozone Park needed more stores, 20
more stores were built 20 meet the dc
mands Of the new population. Larger
sewers we're built. greater fire and po-
lice protection followed, the Board of
Education found the classrooms, which
had been adequate for years, were too
small, end the churches Of the section
prepared plans 10 relieve congestion at
religious services.
The present Church Of ST. Clement
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
Van SicIen Farm, Near
Jamaica, Finally Sold
Held Intact for More Than Cen
iury, II Is Now Property
of and Company

The Van Siclen farm. held intact for
more than q century by the Van Sic
len family, may soon be offered 20
builders of small houses. The prop
orty has finally passed from the hands
Of the heirs Of the original owners
and is now owned by the Msaehsm
Realty Corporation. The farm vss
one or the largest remaining near the
city. Automo mobilists and those bent on
building homes have noticed the
property. with its immenss amount ot
hothouses spread over a wide stretch
Of country.
IN the oldsn days slaves worked on
the farm and when the property vas
purchased by the Van Sielen. family
one Of these old negro slaves figured
in the transaction. II II also that the
United States vessel Carnegie was
built from timber taken from the ia
maica property. r. 2. Archer was the
broker.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
A. l.. X. Thanks
Tribune Readers
For Suggestions
Says Letters Published in
Real Estate Section Have
Helped Her to Decision;
Still Looking for a House
To the Real Estate Editor.

To the Real Estate Editor.
sir: II Il is compatible with the
policy Of your paper, will you thank
Tribune readers who advised me a..
l.. X through the columns Of The
Tribune several weeks ago on whether
or not ! should buy o house on a
capital Of $500 and weekly income
% $50. wish 10 assure them that
I needed their Warming, suggestions
and advice 10 my profit. That 10,
have not bought a house, but will be-
fore many months have rolled by.
think that Il should be the ambition
Of every family 10 own the house IN
which Il resides. A. was pointed out
30 often In the letters printed IN The
Tribune following MY request for as
sistaRes IN my problem, such . family
is decidedly more responsive 70 ahair'
Of nelshborhood, state and nation anl
naturally It's members are better
citizens
/ hope some man will come forTarc
Who will bring about readlustmen'
in the cost Of construction, ss well a.
other things necessary 20 life and com
fort. But there is nothing more essen
tial thsn a home. place where on
may BE- free % devote time and labor
10 making " comfortable. coy anc
attractive residence. One would b.
foolish % spend time, labor or MONEY
ON premises rented. for there is the
danger that the owner will turn you
out after you have finished and rear
the profit Of your efforts In Increased
fental from q new tenant.
am still seeking reasonably priced
home. By next summer ] shall hAVf
enough saved, together Vith = small
inheritance which 7 received lasl
month. 10 buy me a house on a tiIOl
cash basis. The opinion Of those vhe
sent letters 10 The Tribune containing
advice 20 mo was that ! would be safe
I'm buying a house costing $4,000 OF
$4,000 on such = basis. My husband
has improved his income and nov re-
ceiyes S55 week instead Of $50 :
week. which was his income when
asked for advice in home buying.
feel that | am now perfectly safe IN
stepping forward next summer and
buying a house. ] shall not eon''nVe
paying rent after that.
In The Tribune will publish = plan
TOT 81 nnuhf OF WhF NNNNNlN Nf.+NA
be erected for about $4,000 ! would
build or make arrangement % have y
built for me through a building and
iosn association. TIE designs appear
ing in The Tribune are attractive, but
ali Of them are too costly for me Or
for people Of similar financial standing
would like 10 thank personally
every person who was interested
enough IN my quandary 10 tell M,
through The Tribune what 20 do.
could not have obtained through any
other means the advice ! received sun
day after Sunday IN the real estate
section Of The Tribune from is read
ers. know several persons who we're
cuideA by this advice. Three Of these
and myself will buy next summer
unless an the reasonably priced houses
I'm the suburbs have been taken.
A. /. \.