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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-25

held three-tier wedding cake en-
bossed in buttercups and lighted with
tiny yellow candles. Candles in but
tereup candlesticks were attractive
decorations on the table, sideboard
and serving table. Mrs. jeff A. Tay-
lor and Mrs, Floyd Wadsworth served
coffee. Misses Martha and Rebecca
Moore, Frances Mauk, Vivian Nc
Michael served an ice course and
uain1S.
Among the out-of-town guests at
tending the Bell-Murray wedding on
Tuesday were Mrs. E. N. Murray,
Misses Christine, Pauline, Annie Sue
Murray, Miss Sallie May English, of
0gletkorpe; Mr. and Mrs, Luke
Smith, Mr.. McLeRdon, of Cordele
Mrs Earl Stathsm, of Americas; Mr..
and Mrs. Carlos Belk, Paul Belk, of
Columbus; Misses JefTie and Pauline
Belk, Of Cataula; Mrs. Ida Statham,
Of Cobb, and Mrs. Statham. of Amer
leRs.
Miss Ruth Carr spent q few days
with Miss. Myrtle Rushin at the home
IF Mrs, I'D Mathis in Agnericus this
week.
Miss Elizabeth Pickard is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. A K. Packard, in
Columbus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-25
TEN YEARS AGO TO-DAY.

From the Times-ReeordeF Febrp-
AIRY -, 1922
THE sewer work in Americas Is
progressing well, with the new
aitching machine recently put in ac-
ton for the work. In short time
the soutlaside extension will be COM
pletcd, when the work viii be center
ed il, East Americus. It's expect
I'd that the contract viii be finished
by April l.
Manager Tiff, Ell the Mercer team,
was in Americas yesterday consult
sing with the local management in
view of arranging a double-laeader
game to be played here Memorial
Day. Amerivus fans are eager for
the game, and Manager Tiff was
greatly pleased with the, outlook.
The marriage of Miss lnez
Schwabe and w. A. Frenz, both Of
Americas, was solemnized Wednes-
day evening at the home Of the
brides sister in Cerdele, where she
went recently upon visit. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frenz have returned to Amer
icus and are at the home of the
brides sister, Mrs. Bernard Ball, on
Jackson street.
Miss Ella Cameron entertained a
number of friends Friday evening at
the home of her sister, Mrs, w. P.
Macarthur, on Forrest street Eight
couples were present, and the fea-
ture of the evening was was guess
ling contest, Bouquet Of Fun, Mrs.
Matte Perry winning the prize, a
beautiful book.
DIR. l.. F. Grubbs will be host at
la 6 O'Clock dinner at the Country
club Monday evening complimentary
/ to Miss Louise Nell, the lovely guest
of Miss Gertrude Hudson. After
dinner there will be bridge and dane
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. @. Ganmage en-
tertained Monday evening at a card
party complimenting their guest
that the shopper will get REAL
APPLICATION of the Golden Rule
/ in his trading.
Skeptics are invited to come and
look around, or if they stay at home
and miss the opportunities for new
purchasing power for the good old
American dollar. to>ask their neigh
bors who did come when they get
home what they think of the Golden
Rule sale in Americas. Local bust.
ness men are not afraid of what
that neighbor viii say, for he's go.
ing to get REAL TEST OF THE
GOLDEN RULE,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-25
TWENTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY.

TWENTY sfEAkS AGO TO-DAY.
(From the Times-Recorder Fcbru-
airy %, 1902
Robert McEroy is now confined
TO his home on Brooklyn Heights by
serious illness.
J. c, Haney, an aged resident OF
Sumter county, died yesterday morn
ing at his home west OF Americas
at the advanced age Of 50 wears He
was widely known In this section as
a good and useful citizen.
Capt. II. D. Watts reeeived q tele-
gram yesterday from the military
authorities at the Preside, in San
Francisco, apprisiag him Of the death
there on Sunday of his nephew,
Watts Shockley, of Americas, who
had recently enlisted in the army for
service in the Philippines. The body
will be sent here for burial
Mrs. ]. ]. Ansley and daughter,
Mrs. w. C. Hall, of Salt Lake City,
former residents Of Americas, are
visiting Mrs. D. T. Wilson, arriving
yesterday.
At the home of the brides par
ents in Savannah on Sunday after
accomplished young lady, and John
neon Miss Jessie Heidi, pretty and
NJ. Wimbish, of Americas, We're unit
ed in marriage. They returned to
Americas yesterday, where they are
.reeeiNing the good wishes of their
many friends.
On Sunday morning Rev. Leroy G..
Henderson rendered his resignation
as pastor Of the Presbyterian church
ofsthis city, which he assserved for
nearly 6 years, TO accept the second
call of the pastorate of the PresbF-
terrain church at Griffin. He was Of
fered the Griffin pastorate early in
January. but declined to accept it
at that time.
h. L. Oliver is seriously i'll at his
rooms in the post office building.
and his condition is causing serious
alarm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-25

try It, 30 did. al my pains and weak
ness are gone my stomach is al right
and 90 my work at home and also work
Tor owiftss Packing Company. recon-
mend your Vegetable Compound 10 ny
Trends and you may publish my letter
as testimonial - Mrs. LlsLv Lucas
7lsA Fandeventer St, St Louis, No.
Again and again one woman tells an.
other of the merit Of Lydia z. Pink
ham 8 Vegetable Compound.
You VINO work must keep Yourself
strong and well. You can t work If yos,
are suffering from such troubles. Mr.
Lucas couldn't. She tried our Vegeta-
BILE Compound and her letter tells vo,
what II did for her. Give Lydia Y. PINK
hams Vegetable Compound fair trial
now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-25
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY.

know that the Lord viii main
tain the cause of the afflicted, and
the right Of the poor.-Psslm i4o:i2
He who intermits
The appointed tasks aud duties Of
the day,
untunes full oft the pleasures of the
day,
Checking the finer spirits that refuse
To flow, when purposes are lightly
changed.
William Wordsworth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-25
OLD DAYS IN AMERICUS.

Miss Sarah Kate Smith, Of Atlanta,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-25
THIRTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY.

(From the Times Recorder Febru-
airy 25, 1922
A large number of Americas law
yers leave today to attend the ses-
sions of the Supreme court IN At
lanta.
A representative of the American
Book company was in Ameriesu yes
terday making arrangements with the
local bookstore where a reduction in
the price of school books viii be af-
fected Immediately.
Etate Organizer Conner, of the
improved Order of Red Men, met
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-25
BUENA VISTA

"Wednesday of last week Mrs. II. NJ.
Hair was hostess to the members OF
her missionary society.
LanshaSSee chapter, u. A, r., MEM
hers were hostess 10 their friends at
; colonial tea Thursday afternoon at
she hame Of Mrs, VIM. c. Weoten.
Quantities of willow daifodils and
hastcueupS were used as decorations.
Tao members of the chapter who as
sisted in entertaining were dressed in
colonial costumes, In the receiving
hac with Mrs, Wooten were the re-
gent. Mrs, ], l. Williams, and past
regents, Mrs, w. &, Short, Mrs. j.
Il. Sse&cS and Mrs, f. &. Clements.
Misses Josephine Weaver and Lynda
Lowe poured tea in the dining room.
Ahe0S hundred guests called during
the Afternoon,
Miss Grace Beik, hride-elect, was
the honer gsseSt AZ pretty "hearts"
party 81 which Miss otelia Goettiag
entertained on Friday. Highest score
was made by Miss Lillian Greene, who
was presented candy cupid, Miss
Balk uaS given . beautiful hand-em-
bcesderea eentegpiece, Miss Goet-
ting's guests Included Misses Grace
Belk, Josephine Weaver, Ruth Carr.
Lois Hall, Lillian Greene, Irma Rain
ey, Rath Shert, Lynda Lowe, Kathryn
Lowe, Mary Perkins, Mshala Butt,
Christine Hair and Miss King,
AS farewell to Miss Grace Belk's
girlhood days Misses Ruth Carr and
Lillian Greene entertained at a
''szid party" on Saturday afternoon at
were hid costumes and were received
the home Of Miss Carr. The guests
Iksg Miss Carr who took the part of
an old maid school teacher, wearing
black mall dress twenty years old,
and yellow flowers in her hair. Guam
titles OF yellow flowers were used as
Idecorations- The kids. were invited
into the school room, where they
found kindergarten chairs. After
lessons in arithmetic, ancient history
and grammar, the grammar lesson be-
ing an essay on husbands read by
Elizabeth McCragy, they each re-
ceired their forum, tied 10 the
stem of a flower. Ruth Short wen
the prize, a wooden Ford auteno-
bile, for the contest on What Yen
VIII Get II You Get Married" The
music lesson was q contest IN music,
familiar songs being played for the
answers Lois Hall received the
/ prize, which WAS bag Of nuts bear
] ing the inscription our music is
nuts" The best girl in school,
! Grace Belk, was given towel cone
I in yellow Lunch, consisting OF
sandwiches, stuffed eggs, cheese rings
and cookies, was served in little tn
school baskets and punch WIS served
lat the ''weH. = Miss Greens and
] Miss Garr's guests included Grace
Belk, Pauline Belk, Christine Hair,
Josephine Weaver, OteIia Gnetrng
Lois Hall, Ruth Short, Elizabeth Nc
Crary, lrma Rainey, Ruth Jones,
julia Holder Lynda Lowe, Kuthrvn
Lowe.
GoTnplinaenting Miss Grace Belk
and Mn. Edward Murray, whose mar
mage took place Tuesday, MIR. and
Mrs l.. V. Moore entertained at a
reception on Monday evening. Vel
low flowers and burning candles made
the house unusually bright and at.
tractive- The table in the dining
room had a centerpiece of lace an0
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-25

with the Kinchafoonee Tribe, No. 81
last night and assisted in comforting
degrees on three APPLICANTS.
Dr. G. 7. Miller left Yesterday for
Savannah to attend the bedside Of his
mother, who is seriously III in that
city.
A very pleasant observation party
was given at fhe residence of DR..
w. F. Burt last night, complimentary
to Miss BERTHA Smith, of Selma, and
Miss May rBurt, Of Orville, Ala.
The Club will hold an interesting
meeting at the home Of T. NJ. Mer-
rift on the night of February 20. A
pleasing program has been prepared.
w. E. Staley went to Macon yes
terday to perfect arrangements for
the reception Of the Knight Temp
lars when they assemble here in an
nnal session this spring.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-25

my hack weak, tired.
nerFga7s feelings and
. weak stomach. /
bad fseez tais way
stogs . year and was
Raa5,e 10 work or
stand "a ny fee. for
any 1eEgta Of time.
My husbands aunt
told NE bow rnvch
COED Lydia T. Pink
hams We geta bic
Compound had done
her and begged me tn
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-25
RAILROAD SCHEDULES
NentraI Ilne. }

9CentraI Iime.)
Arrival and Departure Of Passenger
Trains, Americas, Ga.
The following schedule figures
published as information and no.
guaranteed:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-25
WORKING GIRLS
LOOK HERE
Read What Mrs. Inca. Writes Con-
corning Her troubles, Which
May be Just Like Tours

st. Louis. Me T had trUshles that
ali women are apt to bave. w7sas Mains ir,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-13
NEW HEAD OF AID CLUBS
IS PRAISED BY OFFICIAL
Vicc-President Whollcy Says
Holland Giving Renewed
NigOr TO Organization.

Educational work of tho legislative
committee of the Associated Advcr-
Using Clubs OF the World was cx-
planned to the members OF the Rich
mond Advertising Club and of the
Better Business Bureau. yesterday by
+. y. Wholley. third vice president
or the Advertising Clubs of the
World, who spoke at the weekly
luncheon of the local club in the
Y. W. c. a.
Mr. Wholiey said that the commit
tee keeps track OF ali national lcgis-
iahon that Will affect advertising. the
work not being done from selfish
standpoint. but for the welfare of
the purchasing public as well as the
retailer. lie said that various gov
crnmental departments with which
the committee has to work arc CO
operating in the work. and that
splendid results are being secured
The speaker also said that the
Associated Advertising Clubs of the
world under the presidency Of Lew
Holland is taking on new life. that
men OF ability who had formerly
taken an active part in the organ
izaton. are returning and Offering
their services. and that plans are
on foot to build up the local ad-
HertisinE clubs throughout the coun-
try This plan viii result in such
men as Senator Edge. who is the
president OF an advcrtising agency,
visiting Richmond and other cities
in Virginia TO help strengthen the
organizations.
President II T.. Hottie. Jr stressed
the point that large membership
is needed TO make the Richmond
club more representative Of the va
rious businesses in tho city. and he
also urged that tho Better Business
Bureau receive greater support from
local firms.
IL. NJ. FiSgHtt was named chair
man OF committee To ascertain the
wishes OF members relative to hold
Ing a picnic in August.
Morton Thalhimer the new prcsl-
dent of the Richmond Better Busi-
ness Bureau. spoke briefly. stating
that the people OF the city would
be made acquainted with the pur-
poses of tho Better Business Bureau
through the cooperation OF tho
various civic organizations in the
city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-13
COMPARES RATHENAU
TO LINCOLN MURDER


Appearing before the University
of Richmond summer session stu
dents yesterday at noon DR. + w
BoatwriEht, president Of the univcr-
sity' declared that the killing OF
Ra1henau. In Germany recently was
TO Germany what the killing OF
Lincoln was 10 the South during re-
construction days Or. Boatwright
also deplorcd the French attitude
bothjln influencing the making OF
the Paris treaty. and in her efforts
10 crush the spirit OF Germany
President BoatwriSht drew from
the Impressions he gained while
touring Europe recently. The local
university head sara recently tina.
ne observed what was going on in
Europe through the French and Ger
man newspapers and Through casual
conversations with persons Of
various walks, he had scnsed tn.
nndercurrcnt of European thinking.
Or. Boatwright was student in
europe In his college days and has
since that time been student OF
European affairs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-13
Heat Wave Holds
Own in Richmond
Mercury Houers around
81. While Capital
City SrUelters.

The heat wave continued unabated
in Richmond yesterday. the mercury
in the official thermometer on Chin
borazo Hill registered 81 degrees at
o'clock. the same as the day pre-
riouS and at s o'clock the maximum
temperature was recorded at 81.
The humidity readings for the day
were: IS degrees at A NJ. so de-
grecs at +. NJ, and sc degrees at
ST. NJ
Throughout the day there was a
south breeze, at an average velocity
OF six miles. which brought som.
relief TO those who sought the parks
and outdoor places.
Pedestrians in the Down Town
districts suffered from the heat
catching it both direct from Old Sol
and from reflections from the paved
streets. There were many who
sough, electric fans for Temporary
relief
Farmer" Evans would not commit
himself last night as TO the prob
abilities for relief today. and this
is taken TO mean that today will be
recorded among those Of the hottest
OF the season. so far.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-13

as or February Is. 1922. and shall
continue IN effect until IL is chsn,od
as provided herein or under the pro-
visions OF the transportation act
1870. Should either OF the parties
TO this agreement desire TO revise
or modify these rules. thirty days'
written advance notice. containing
the proposed changes. shall be given
and conferences shall he held i'm
'heuia'eiy on tho expiration OF said
notice unless another date is mu-
tualiy agreed upon"
NO notice OF cancellation Of this
agreement has been received from the
clerks as provided for by this rule.
We do not feel that the clerks Az
BODY Will sanction the violation
OF formailyisigned agreement made
Tor them by their authorized repre-
sentatives. strike. II that Is what
Is meant by Specific Instructions =,
would be against the decisions OF the
United States Railroad Labor Board
insofar as wages are concerned
would be called whno the disputed
rules arc pending before the labor
board. as above shown, and is also in
VOCATION NJ your own signed aKree-
ment. We call upon the members
OF this ORGANIZATION 10 carrv ou,
their agreement with us
w. J. HARAHAN.
President
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-13
MAKERS OF JAZZ PROVE
REAL RADIO ARTISTS
Virginia Quinle, Stages Con.
yincing Demonstration
Via Dispatch Radio.

symphony Of contagious synco-
pations, under the well-known So
briquet the Virginia Quintet. last
evening completely onthralled radio
lists from The Dispatch Papers
broadcast The organization demon
strated that the familiar and often
unintclliEible Jazz" may reach a
truly classic height in the hands OF
real musicians.
W. C. kellogg played the saxa-
phone with delicate touch that put
the popular program on quite a diff
fereur basis from the average. There
was c. +. Booker at the piano; w. P.
Rohannon, at the drums; r. L.
Whitlow on ihc violin. and f. NJ
Martin at the banjo. They PLAYED
with II zest and Skill that amounted
almost to abandon: they alternately
charmed. souched and urged to
rhymc action
the numbers We're the old favorites
in this seasons Jazz world. but that
was n touch OF tveliness and delicate
Interpretation that raised the plane
20 an unbelievable degree.
This evening radiosts will have
rare opportunity to cultivate their
taste for true musical appreciation
'"e piano recNal on the Ampico in
the Chickering piano. by the Lee
FerEusson Piano Company The last
recital on this most marvellous In
strunent was heard and enjoyed by
thousands. 1t is said to be one OF
the greatest hits OF preser> day
broadcast, both from the vie point
OF the WBAZ station and the other
big stations who regularly use them
The program VIII consist of classical
and popular numbers.
Lorillard Coloped Chorus will fea.
'ure half OF the program with their
old southern melodies which have
neen reported in the ma jority of
Eastern States
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-13
BOOST ICE AND MILK FUND
ONLY S13.56 DURING DAY
Children and Aged People in
City Suffer for These
Commodities.

The Dispatch Papers Ice and Milk
Fund increased 1885 yesterday, but
The increase was not III Keeping with
the added discomfort Of the needy
children. caused by the excessive heat.
which began at early sunrise and
had not materially abated at late
hour last night.
People in comfortable circumstances
arc urged to contribute TO the fund
today so that the relief work may be
extended. Sick children and feeble
aged people In the p-orer sections Of
the city are in actual want for ice
and milk.
Contributions received yesterday
were as follows.
Mrs. c. II. Burnett. $3.50 a. ]. F.,
81: Katherine and Virginia Saunders
$3.50. proceeds OF lawn party given
by little Lucille Rurlcy. and Anna
Nolde. s2.76: Paul. Elizabeth and
Christine Kaiser. So; subscriber. 81:
5. W. H., 50. Total. 1885
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-13
STRIKE LEADERS HOPE
FOR EARLY AGREEMENT
Encouraging Reports by
Prominen, Speakers at
Mass-Mcctings.
URGE STRIKERS TO "srANp PAT"
Railroads Continue Operation of
Trains Without Interruption, hut
Officials ~ dmIt situation has Gloomy
Outlook Unless Quick settlement.

ENCOURAGING reports of the shop
men strike situation in other parts
OF the East were made TO tho mass
meeting OF the CITY Federation OF
Shop Crafts by J. y. Davis. lcgisla-
tive representative OF the lntcrna :
tionai Association OF Boilermakers.
yesterday morning.
Mr.. Davis told OF conditions on the
Baltimore and Ohio. and other lines
east Of the Alleehanies. and urged
the local strikers TO stand pat" un-
til the order 10 return TO work IL
received from headquarters in Chi
caso. Reference was made 20 the
negotiations now going on between
r. Nj. Jewell head OF tho Federation
OF Shop Workers. and Zen w Hooper.
head OF the United states Railroad
Labor Board. and hope was ex-
dressed that an amicahle settlement
OF the strike Will result.
Families Invited to Attend.
Albert Boschen. OF Richmond,
former memb Der OF the House OF Dele
gates from this city, also addressed
the mass meeting. which was held
at II O'Clock in the city Auditorium.
He not only urged the men to remain
loyal. but advised them that the
way to correct some Of the evils
with which labor has 10 contend is
through the ballot" The men were
told TO support candidates whose
records warrant their backing
Beginning today the mass meeting
Will begin at 1890 o'clock. and Will
daily be addressed By some we'll
known labor leader. Wives. daush-
tors and sons OF the strikers have
been invited 10 attend the meetings.
II was reported at the meeting
Yesterday that the men who walked
out TWO weeks ago as a result OF the
wage cut are remaining steadfast.
and that few, II any. have returned
TO work at any OF the railroad shops
II was also reported THAI sixteen
colored coal passcrs and transfer
men on duty at the shops of the Sea-
board Air Line Railway. in Rich.
mond, had Joined the strikers The
coal passers II was explained. load
the engines with fuel and do other
work necessary 10 get The engines
ready to run.
Trnhic SIN Uninterrupted.
While the situation assumes more
outlook, rail heads say, no interrun-
ton 10 traffic has yet occurred in this
section. and trains are moving as
usual. Engines and other equip
ment will need repairs, though. short
- 49, ~ ans nave 10 y" an
nuiled unless workmen are employed
10 repair them
The Chesapeake and Ohio. which
Tor more than "a week refused TO take
on new men to All the places OF the
ftrikers have given ,ne men who
len their shops warning tina: unless
they return Immediately they Will
lose their seniority right and other
privileges they enjoyed while in the
employ OF the road
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-13
SPHINX CLUB TO PLAN
ACCA OUTING TODAY
Organization, Mt Richmond uot.I
VIII Discuss Picnic at It's
Country Club Auup.t

The Sphinx Club Of Acca TEMPLE.
VIII hold It's weekly meeting today
az l O'clock In the Rod Room at
the Richmond Hotel Tn. nrnrram
for today's entertainment is In charge
OF the chanters Of Acca Temple. who
VIII be assisted by the Commonwealth
Glee Club
several matters Of Importance will
come up for discussion, including the
picnic. which Will be held a, Acca
Country Club on Etgus,a
The lmperiar- Council O. North
America viii hold ts next session
IN wash nSton, y. c.. IN June. 1924.
and Richmond win be visited dur
Ing the coming year by a large mum
Der OF the more than 100000 Shrin-
ers o. this country The sphinx Club
ls already considering plans for the
entertainmept o: the visitors VINO
VIII come 10 Richmond The home Of
the Oldest temple, with on. excep.
Non' In the entire Southland
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-13
SAYS "ATTEMPT" TO VIOLATE
DRY LAW DREW TERM IN JAIL
r. f. Andrews Who Waited for Run at Still in Bruins
wick County, Granted Writ of Error by
Supreme Court of Appeals.

Convicted In the Circuit Court OF
Brunswick County on the charge of
an attempt" to violate the prohibi-
ton laws. and fined 500 and SON
fenced to six months in jail, r. T. An
drews. Of Chesterfield County. was
yesterday granted 4 writ of error and
superscdcas ny Judge Robert r.
Prentiss. Of the Supreme Court OF
Appeals.
Andrews petition for wri, OF err
ror says that he lives in Chesterfield
County. near Petersburg. and that on
November :. 1921. he went to still
in brunswick County. near Lawrence
Vile. for the purpose Of purchasing
liquor. Upon his arrival at the stu.
he was informed that no liquor was
on hand. but that run" would