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He said: 81 met Toms sergeant,
Jamhorn' Marlborough. coming in one
day as tried To work forward toward
where the men were making their
nEht against God knows what odds
This sergeant was crying and II
wasn't about tho arm that was swing.
Ing uselcssly from his shoulder.
Lieutenant he said. that was the
best officer God ever made Which.
source and all considered, think
was the finest tribute l ever heard
paid to any man. and with all my heart
l echo it."
Lieutenant Amory's War Record.
Immediately upon this country's de-
claring war. Thomas Amory and his
younger brother, George s. Amory. at
tempted tn join n regiment which was
then being formed by the late Colonel
Roosevelt. hut were refused because
of their being under age. However.
both went tn Plattsburg, n. Y, in the
first officers training camp. Both
boys were shortly afterward commits
stoned as second lieutenants, George
was later commissioned lieutenant
~ NillH iffNtllE anu HNlltd' Was
promoted on September 3.
ON September s. 1917, 1t. Thomas
Amory. together with a number of
other liEhthearted youths. emba rked
from New York. Archie Roosevelt
was captain Of his regiment, the 26th,
and Theodore Roosevelt. Jr- was ma
ior and later lieutenant colonel.
Upon reaching France. 1t, Amory
was selected with three others of the
fret division to train at the fifth
British school Of scouting Later two
~ his companions were killed at their
dangerous posts Of scouting. 1t.
Amorv was wounded AT Montdidier. on
| May "a. four days before tho Cantigny
/ fight. I'm which CO per cent of the Off
GERS of the 26th were killed
! Il is believed that a SPY overlook
/ ing the 1. : scouting forces was re-
spnnsible for his injury at Montdidicr.
lIe was shot in the right thigh. the
/ feshy part being tern away. He went
to a hospital at Nouilly and later TO
Bordeaux, three months being CON
sumed in Oil. He underwent three
Operations before his wound was
clean. He showed cheer grit and
pluck through his entire fitness.
For a time while at the hospital.
II. Amcry accepted place on the
stafr stationed there II was not
long. however. before he was anxious
10 get hack to the trenches Hc and
II. Charles Ridgely. his close friend
schcmed TO get him back into the
heht again. They succeeded. and he
went back. still limping, to the
trenches in August, where he made
the supreme sacrifice short time
later.
Thomas Amory's life was short. but
filed with a beautiful. clean joy in
living. and the enthusiasm of zestfuJ
youthful spirits. Since his death
unsought tribute has flowed in to his
father from all sources. Fellow Off
Gers and rrivates alike loved him, anC
lenjoyed his frank friendliness.
one Of his eulogists, 1t. Charles
RidgCly, whose letters to the vii
minston soldiers father are quoted
above, is the only surviving office,
Of tho 26th Regiment. which started
OF with 1000 men. He fought a goot
hght too. and was awarded tn,
+ French cross and palm for heroisn
under heavy fire on the final attach
on scissors, on July 81, 1918,
Turn The spotlight OF publicity or
that property YOU are trying to rem
or sell AdNer,fsa ~ sn l,,o,-,. r.
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II isn't lost. A classified sd viii
find II for you.-Adv.
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who died while In training camp. As
yet no action has been taken In the
matter.
The year 1922 promises to he n ban
ner year for tho post, ms IL has made
n great increase In membership and
every year thereafter II hopes will be
larger. II started In the year by elect
ing the following officers; Post Com
mandcr. Fred Il. Greenley. Nice-Com-
mandcr. Benjamin A. Emory. j.;
Finance Officer. Theodore Harrington
Chaplain. Fred Bloom. The newly
elected officers started their career
with almost n depleted treasury, but
tho post soon got busy by clecting an
entertainment COMMITTEES. who did
themselves credit by staging n box
social. with home made candy, lee
cream and cake for sale. with the re-
suit that the treasury was then about
$40 better Off. Lawrence Adams was
chairman of the entertainment com
mittee. The post has since purchased
n fine elk parade flag and enough
markers for each OF the graves OF the
x-service men. including tho colored
service men also. II attended church
Sunday with tho q. A. ". veterans and
two patriotic lodges were also In line,
then on Memorial Day II will Join
them In parade and assist with the
services at Hollywood cemetery. it will
also look after the decorating of
graves of ex-serviCe men. Charles
Knox was appointed 60 go over tho
route of the rural cemeteries with
Comma nder Short Of the @. A. n. 10
ssist him In the decorating OF the d.f-
ferent graves. The firing squad for the
service this year will he furnished from
the Milford Co, G. "A. g. National
Guard of Delaware by Captain Petty
john.
The above sketch was furnished by
Harry G. Tee. historian OF tho post.
-
II isn't lost. A classified ad viii
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-29
Private l.. r.. Simmer A Hero.

Leroy II. SINNERS. Private. 1i6th
Ambulance Company, 10+th Sanitary
Train. was awarded the Destinguished
Service Medal for extraordinary hero
ism In action near Haumont, France.
October II. 1918. AS a stretcher bearer
he gave proof OF great courage and
unhesitating devotion 10 duty under
heavy shell flre by assisting three
wounded soldiers TO n place of safety,
he himself being wounded while so
doing. After receiving first aid he re
turned To the shell-swept area and
continued In the work OF rescuing the
wounded. lie enlisted from Whining
ton.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-29
Hall Jndorses du Popt.

As was understood would be done.
United States Senator l.. Heiser Rail.
Mt the meeting of tho Republican
County Committee, on Saturday after
noon, made an address indorsing the
candidacy OF Senator Coleman du
pont for denomination.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-29
THE LAST ROLL CALL

The muffled drums sad roll has beat
The soldiers last tattoo:
No more on life's parade shall meet
The brave and daring few.
On Fame's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread,
And Glory guards with solemn round
The bivouac Of the dead.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-29

When n mans vanity is tickled he
is about the only one who gets
laugh out OF it.-Quincy tIll) whig
Journal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-29

Turn The spotlight OF publicity on
that property YOU are trying TO rent
or sell. Advertise it in Every Eve
ming every day ADV.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20
Welcome" said a sign in bright
CURLICE w VALLEY.

Welcome" said sign in bright
'EtHE path that led down into Curli-
: COW Valley was very steep. In
spite of the Green Shoes, the Twins
stumbled at almost every step and
locse stones and gravel, roots and
brambles tripped them constantly.
The path was as crooked as its
name, too, and turned this way and
chat in the craziest fashion. 1t was
50 very crooked that Nancy and
Nick sometimes almost met them
selves coming back. It would go
in circles like a watch spring, then
take sudden turn and unwind, and
when at last they were sure they
had come to the end and would soon
be out of the valley, they found
themselves at precisely the same
place they had started.
At last they came to two lovely
rose vines climbing over tall gate
posts, and between them swung g
cute little gate.
Welcome" said a sign in bright
gold letters on an arch overhead.
This must be the postern gate the
dove told us about" said Nancy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20
OBSERVATIONS
BY TOM SIMS

s~-~-~-~~>~~~N~-0~~-N-~>
Chicago robber shot in New
York should have had sense enough
to stay at home where the folks knew
him.
When business is slow it is a good
idea to get after it.
European merchants can take
Russia's orders if Russia will take
their orders at Genoa.
Men who think they know all don't
know all they think.
You can save daylight by using it.
With so many autos and porch
swings, it is a wonder anybody is
single.
Landlords should remember they
don't have as hard a time collecting
the rent as, tenants do.
The man who stays on his toes
keeps others off of them.
Bridge is great convenience to
pass an open night.
Being down in the mouth is a
fine way to get up in the air.
A salesman has to strike a man
right to make a hit.
Conan Doyle says it is a funny
feeling when you die, but then Conan
never his tried it.
The chief interest in life with
some people is that at the bank.
Perhaps prosperity is slow DE-
cause we haven't paved the way.
Whe nit comes to getting there
perspiration beats inspiration.
Blessed are the peacemakers for
they shall never be out of work.
Some of us just leave off our vest
and we have our spring suit.
Fact that the worlds diamond sup
ply has been cornered will make a
fine alibi for the June grooms.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20

"Let's go in. 1t must be the way
out Of Curlicew Valley"
"All right, so ahead said Nick,
holding the gate open for his sister.
But before Nancy had time to put
a foot across the threshold, the dove
suddenly fluttered down onto rose
vine.
"Stop," he called excitedly. "This
gate leads to the Garden of Shares.
If you enter you cannot leave for
twenty-nine years. Be OH your way"
But we're tired of this cid crook
ed path" said Nancy.
Patience brings its own reward, !"
eooed the dove, flying off.
So the Twins proceeded on their
dizzy journey. Uphill, downhill,
twisting, turning, circling went the
path!
Suddenly the dove flew down.
"The postern gate is before you," he
said. A little, crooked, weather-worn
door swung open and the Twins step.
ped through.
(To be continucd.)
Copyright, 1929
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20
THE Chamber of Commerce is to

THE Chamber of Commerce is to
be congratulated for promptly 60
ing on record against the proposed
Illinois Central-Central of Georgia
Seaboard railroad merger as soon as
the rcril C the proposal was called
to its attention, and letting the Inter
state Commerce Commission know
exactly where it stands iii this mat
ter.
As proposed the consolidation of
these lines would make Americas
merely a local station on the Illinois
system, eliminate all competition
which at least results in increased
service if not competitive rates-and
according to the opinion of men who
should know be detrimental otherwise
to Americas.
w. M. Jones pretty well express
cd the conviction of most Southern
people at the meeting of the Cham
Der directors when he denounced the
increasing tendency to centralize
government, the taking of rate max
ing and utility control out of the
hands of the state governments, and
the, present situation under which
few politicians sit up there in
Washington and tell US how to run
our business"
Local business men feel that to
merge the Seaboard with the sys-
tenn which now controls the Cen
trail of Georgia, the only other Linz
entering here, would be a Knockout
blow both to the Seaboard and to
Americas. Local interests alone
considered, they believe it most i'm
portant that the proposition be op-
posed strenuously as a matter of pro-
lection of the interests of the city
and its people.
Railroad managers are probably
right and sound economically. But
placing an important section of a
great state wholly at the mercy of
single powerful system by merg
er wiping out existing competition is
detrimental to the public interest.
And the Interstate Commerce Com
mission should be forced to see it
plainly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20
A THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY.

And many spread their garments
in the way and others cut down
branches on the trees, and strewed
them in the way. And they that
went before, and they that followed
after, cried, saying, Hosanna;
Blessed is he that cometh in the
name Of the Lord!-Mark l1:s-9.
First the high paine trees, with
branches faire, '
Out of the lowly valleys did arise,
And high shoote up their heads into
the skyes, Spencer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20

Orleans en- route.
THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY.
(From the Times Recorder April
20, 1929
Miss Mamie Lou Hawkins, after a
serious indisposition, is now able to
be out. She has been sadly missed
from the social circle, and her host of
friends rejoice that she is once again
/ her charming self.
Manager Fouche of the street rail
way and his interesting family are
now pleasantly domiciled in Gen,
Taylor's pretty new cottage on Bar
low street. The Timcs-Recorder vel
comes them as citizens.
Mrs. Sarah Gibson, an agreeable
lady from Forsyth, Ca, is in the city
visiting her niece, Mrs. Wellborn
Clark.
PEGS Park is lively now Every al
terno2n the tennis clubs meet and
round IS taken at this enjoyable
amusement by the young ladies ard
gentlcment Of the city Take the
cars for Rees Park
Capt. John 4. Cobb went over to
Millcdgevillc yesterday to attend the
meeting Of the asylum trustees.
There was a pretty serious run
away accident yesterday. Nobody
was hunt but a handsome buggy was
Knocked 10 smitherecns. Lawyer
Wallis is the sufferer His horse
took fright on Lamar street and ran
some distance, literally tearing the
vehicle to which it was attached to
Tleces.
The condition Of Miss Cora Miers
does not improve. She is slowly
growing weaker, and there .ccms 90
be little hope Of her recovery. Miss
Miers is beloved by all WHO know
ntr.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20
TAXES AND DEFLArION

On all sides you hear people say,
"A fellow wouldn't mind this
detlation SO much if taxes didn't stay
so high"
National taxes during the fiscal
year, which viii end next June so,
average $32.10 for each American.
The Englishman is paying an av.
erage of $128.90, compared with our
S32.lo. Italian pays 1888, French.
man $3.50.
The British treasury, which fig.
ures this out, also find that CORE.
spending taxes in Germany are only
$3.48 for each inhabitant. That's a
peculiar form of penalty for losing
the war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20
Statement of the Ownership, Man
agesnent, Circulation, Etc. Re-
quired by the Act of Congress OF


agesnent, ulation, Etc, Re-
CURED by the Act of Congress OF
August "a, 1912. ------ -. -.
OF The Times-Recorder, published
at Americas, Georgia, for April /,
1922.
State of Georgia, County of Sum-
ter. IS.
Before me, a notary public in and
for tfe state and county aforesaid,
+! personally appeared Lovelace Eve,
who, having been duly sworn accord
ing to law, deposes and says that he
is business manager of the Times-Re-
corder Co., Incorporated, and that the
following is, to the best of his know
ledge and belief, a true statement of
the ownership, management (and if
a daily paper, the circulation), etc, Of
the aforesaid publican for the date
shown in the above caption, Required
by the Act of August "a, 1912, en-
bodied in section 443, Postal Laws
and Regulations, printed on the re
verse of this form, to-wit:
l. That the names and addresses
of the publisher, editor, manager, cd
itor and business managers are:
Publisher, None.
Editor, w. S. kirkpatrick, Ameri-
Gus, Ca.
Managing Editor, None.
Business Manager, Lovelace Eve,
Americas, Ga.
2. That the owners are: Give
names and addresses of individual
owners, or il a corporation, give its
name and the names and addresses
of stockholders owning or holding 1
per cent or more of the total amount
Iof stock.) Lovelace Eve, Americas,
Ca; w. S. Kirkpatrick, Americas,
Ga; Arthur Lucas, Atlanta, Ga.
8. That the known bondholders,
mortgages, and other security hold
ers owning or holding l per cent or
more of total amount of bonds, mort
cages, or other securities are: IF
there are none, so state.) G. R. Ellis,
Americas, Ga.
4. That the two paragraphs next
above, giving the names of the own
ers, stockholders, and security hold
ers, if any, contain not only the list
of stockholders and security holders
as they appear upon the books of the
company, but also in cases where the
stakeholder or security holder appears
upon the books of the company as
! trustee or in any other flduciary rela-
ton, the name of the person or cor
poration for whom such trustee is act
| ing, is given; also that the said two
paragraphs contain statements en-
bracing atlantis full knowledge and
belief as to the circumstances and
conditions under which stockholders
and security holders who do not APP
pear upon the books Of the company
as trustees hold stock and securities
III d capacity other than that of a
bona fide owner; and this affiant has
no reason to believe that any other
! Eeraoh, association, or corporation
has any interest direct or indirect in
the said stock, bonds, or other Sc
curities than as SO stated by him.
5. That the average number Of
copies of each issue of this publica-
ton sold or distributed, through the
mails or otherwise, to paid sIbscrib-
ers during the six months preceding
the date shown above is 2,A87. (This
information is required from daily
publications onlyD
LOVELACE EVE,
Business Manager
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 1st day Of April 1922.
r. G. MORAN,
N. P, Georgia, State at Large.
my commission expires, May %,
1920
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20
A DESIRABLE CITIZEN


NEAR Windham, Vt, G. C. Carl
ton nailed this sign on a tree
beside. a trout brook running through
his farm:
Notice. Fish and be damned
Worms back of the barn. Boy to
hein dig. if you want him"
If more of this spirit were abroad
in the world there'd be heaven ON
earth for children-aIso grown-ups.
Nature gave the land to all. Man
invented fences, but they were not
in natures original cheme of
things. Mans problems all are the
results Of restricting natural proc
esses.
Some married people are happy
Others make their home with the
Parents Of the bride.
Con9resswoman Robertson asks
the people to pray for congress;
bit some think it is too late
This is the time to keep cool over
the coal situation. Next winter will
be the time to get hot.
Liberty bonds are getting higher
50 is liberty.
4 49, 49, II
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY.

From the Times-Recorder April
20, 1920
IN the Third District High School
association held here yesterday,
Miss Sallic Estelle Carter was the
winner in recitation, giving "As You
Like It."
Work has been started on the
handsome apartment house which
Mrs. d. T. Wilson will have erected
m College street, next her own resi-
Ience.
The rarity which went to Atlanta
yesterday to take part in recital
given under the direction of Miss
Annie May Bell was composed Of the
following members of The faculty
and school: Misses Bell, Ethel Nc
Math, helen Argo, Salhe Johnson,
Luella Fields, Mary Hawkes., Clara
5elic Fields, Mae Summcriord, Mil
red Borum, Kathleen Jossey, Eliza
beth Harris ,Madre Rodgers, Kath-
crime Hamilton and Mrs. x. Lee Mel
drim
Capt. Charles +. Davis, formerly
commanding the Americas Light In
iantry, but who on account Cl the
pressure Of professional duties tend
cred his resignation has been sue
:ecdcd by Lieut.. James Fort.
Misses Catherine Davenport and
Annie Williams will go to Atlanta
-cday to spend several days the
guests of relatives.
Misses Ruth Patrick and Helen
Aaiiett OF Montezuna, are guests
81 Misses Louise and Kousse Ham
ilton at their home on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20
TWENTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY.

From the Times Recorder April
20, 1909
Col. Frank Laaicr is just back
from a business trip to New York. OF
course he saw Sells circus and is
now telling his friends about it.
Miss Ethel Ship, of Americus, via
spend chautauqua week III Albany,
the guest Of Miss Ware.
Lieut.. James Furlow, Eleventh IN
fantry U. S. A, will reach Americas
upon visit Of few days at his
home here. This regiment has been
IN Porto Rico for three years.
That pretty and popular resort,
Holly Springs, owned by the Messrs.
hansford, is now open for the season
and bids fair to be as popular as in
former years.
Dr.. W. S. Prather returned yester-
DAY from Savannah where he attend
ed the State Medical association.
MIS-. A. J. Evans returned to her
home in Fort Valley today after a
pleasant visit to her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. 7. j. Baisden.
Mr., and Mrs. Hugh Mizc and Miss
Hattie Daniel left yesterday for
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20
OLD DAYS IN AMERICUS

Texas, spending some time in New
Orleans en- route.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20

Men who think they know all don't
know all they think.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20

Liberty bonds are getting higher
50 is liberty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20

This is the time to keep cool over
the coal situation. Next winter will
be the time to get hot.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20

European merchants can take
Russia's orders if Russia will take
their orders at Genoa.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20

When business is slow it is a good
idea to get after it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20

You can save daylight by using it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-20

Congresswoman Robertson asks
the people to pray for congress;
but some think it is too late.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-03-08

state. The taunter screamed in aston
ishment, and after looking vainly for
an assailant, began necessarily to re-
move his collar. as Noble went on his
way.
How bllndly we walk our waysl AS
Noble fourished down the street there
appeared wan face at n prison win.
dow and the large eyes looked out
upon him wistfully. But Noble went
on, W unwilling that he had to do
with this prison as he was that he
had to do with Master Torbin's to.
mato.
The face at the window was not like
Charlotte Corday's, nor was the win
dow barred, though the prisoner knew
solace In wondering IL she did not sug.
gest that famous picture. For all pur-
poses, except during school hours, the
room was certainly a cell; and the
term of Imprisonment was set at three
days. Florence had finally been
obliged to- face questions awaiting
her; and it would have been better
for her had she used less imagination
in answering them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-03-08

Yet she was not wholly depressed
as her eyes followed the disappearing
figure of Noble Dill from over the
fence Of the yard whence she had
ventured for n better view Of Noble,
thereby risking a heavier sentence.
Noble passed from her sight, but
nevertheless continued his radiant
progress down Juila's street. Life
stretched before him, serene, ineffably
fragrant, unending. He saw it as a
flower-strewn sequence Of calls on
julia, walks with Julia, talks with
Julia by the library fire. Old Mr..
Atwater was to be away four days
longer, and Julia, that great-hearted
bride-not-to-be had given him her
promise and sacred worG.
Blushing, indeed divinely, she had
promised him, upon her sacred word,
never, rs long rs she lived, to be en-.
gagged to anybody at all.
(THE END.)