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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-31

rivers of the United States and es-
pecially the Mississippi furnishes an
important part OF the material used
in the Mississippi in Illinois and Iowa
turn out millions Of dollars worth OF
pearl buttons, the exports alone OF
that particular group pear buttons
having amounted to nearly a million
dollars in 1920. In fact, little over
one-third of the buttons turned out
in 1919 were "fresh water pearl or
shell the total number in the year
being 23,960,000 gross out OF grand
total of G9,323, 900 gross.
The whole world has apparently
learned the attractiveness and value
of the United States button. Of the
pearl buttons alone exported IN l92O,
direct sales were made to no less than
60 countries and colonies, and the
lS3, 100000 worth of buttons other
than pearl distributed went to over
80 countries and colonies TO Europe
:unne the 1920 exports OF pearl but
tons amounted to 100000 and all
other buttons 100000, making the
1920 exports of buttons to Europe,
formerly the great button manufac-
turcr Of the world, over a million dol
lars, while the remainder of the near
" S4,000,000 worth exported in 1920
were distributed to North and South
America, Asia, Oceania, and Africa.
The capital now invested in tho
button manufacturing industry OF the
United States is approximately S3O,-
100000, and the sums paid in wages
in the last census wear over Slo,OO0,-
600. Of The 557 button factories in
the United States in 1919, 243 were
in the State of New York. Japan,
always alert in her button output
in recent years and especially that Of
pearl buttons. as is illustrated by the
fact that she sent to the United
States in 1920 100000 gross Of
pearl buttons, valued at Sl,9l7,OOO,
while the pearl buttons drawn by US
from all other countries amounted
to less than $4,000.
Indication Of improvement
In q bulletin isued today by the
Presidents Conference on Uncm-
ployment to mayors and chambers Of
commerce of all cities OF 10000 popu-
lation and over, favorable reports
from widely scattered localities are
given as an indication Of improve
ment in business conditions. To show
the nationwide upward trend, reports
are included from Ashville, n. G.
Baltimore, Nd, Clarksburg, W. Va,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-31

This firm is the real tire doctor of
the city as they have ALREADY demon-
strated, and their equipment IS OF
the most modern type insuring up-to-
date work, prompt and efficient.
Vulcanizing and repairing are done
promptly and the Keystone special
refining process is used.
The firm handles = complete line
of tires. tubes and accessories, incIud-
ing the Manhattan, American and
Acorn tubes. 1t has growing bust
ness and its methods are meeting with
the commendation Of motorist.
The members of the firm 2fa Messrs
Gordon Leary and i. !. 1:.'c". Mr.
Lcary has had years Q; experience
in tire repair work, and has charge
Of the repair shop. He IS q member
OF the United American MechanIcS'
and is well known to the automobile
trade of the city. Mr.. Miller has re-
sided in Alexandria for the last i"uf-
teen wears and is widely known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-31

Columbus, Ca, Johnson City, Tenn,
Macon, Ga, Boston, Mass, Omaha,
Nek4, Passaic, n. j., Sacramento,
Cal,
Arthur Woods, Chairman Of the
Emergency Committee issuing the
bulletin adds:
There is every reason TO hope that
the worst is over, and at no time has
the situation been as bad as all indi-
cations pointed last autumn. The
gratifying response Of so many mum
icipalities to the appeal TO their sense
Of community responsibility has Solv-
ed many z local problem, and any
thing which cities and towns can do
to advaco public projects to give even
temporary employment, will be OF
double advantage and assistance right
now.
From all reports, the next few
weeks will be among the most trying
of the present unemployment emer-
gency. As winter nears its end, the
number of families and individuals
who reach the need of their resources
IS bound TO increase, no matter how
hopeful the prospects Of seasonal EN-
ployment, after spring is fairly under
way. This is the time when every
possible measure that is al all practi-
cable TO relieve the situation should
be adopted "
While the past three weeks have
brought visible evidence Of recovery,
with many ind1yidual communities
throughout the United States showing
marked Improvement, the officials Of
the Conference state thai even il the
peak Of unemployment has been pass
ed the paak of relief work is still to
be faced. An improvement, though of
considerable magnitude, may mean
little or nothing to dependent fami-
lies for months to come. Experience
has shown that the small wage-earner
is the final one to get back his job, and
that the needy family is the last TO
feel the benefits Of the revival Of in
dustry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-31

automobile sales center, and it has
added much TO the prestige Of the
city commercially.
The head of this highly creditable
establishment and the man who is
largely responsible for its develop
ment and expansions Mr.. Claude ".
one Of the. best known and
most prominent citizens and business
men OF Alexandria. He is member
Of the Chamber of Commerce, of the
Kiwanis Club, the Masonic Fraternity,
Odd Fellows, and Elks, has served in
the city council four years, being a
leader in all Uatters affecting the
public welfare and standing for the
upbuilding OF Alexandria in ell mat
tiers.
Mr. Fletcher has been a consistent
advocate Of the King street White
Way, and of the building of con-
crete or paved road to Fairfax Court
House. He has lived n Alexandria
twenty-three years, has been in the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-31

What Alexandria has needed to
develop it more fully as an automobile
center has been an establishment for
the proper care of tires. Until the
twentv-seventh Of last month she did
not boast of such q place but Messrs
Miller E. Leary on that day at No.
ll3 North Fairfax street, established
exactly what was needed-a Mileage
and Life Tire Shop with complete vul.
canizing and other necessary equip
mont
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-31
CHINESE PECUIIARITIES

The highest ambition Of 4 Chin
aman is to have a fine coffin and
fine funeral.
Chinese women prefer death in
childhood to defeated motherhood
The Chinese are the only people on
earth who eat no cheese.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-31

LdffieS COmptefc lime ~ CtOhmg
jor All Of The Family.
The shopping district OF Alexandria
is conferred, around the location of
The Leader-The House of Quality
and AleXandria's leading department
store located at No. 70G King street.
IN the ten years this establishment
has been successfully conducted by Mr..
j. B. Ezrine it has built up an i'm
mcnse patronage and has done much
to enhance the commercial prosperity
of the city
/ As q department store The Leader
franks with the best and most elabor-
ate in the larger cities, and stands out
as symbolic Of the square deal, court
cous treatment. and quality merchan-
disc at reasonable prices.
The large and varied stock is we'll
selected and includes everything in
the way of wearing apparel for men,
women and children, the department
for the ladies being especially elabo-
rately arranged. The Peggy Page
clothing is speciality, and the mil
linery department is complete in ev-
cry detail.
Mems clothing, hats, suits, and ov-
ercoats of the best texture and manu-
facture are handled, as well as all
kinds of haberdashery, and gents fur
nishings.
Six courteous clerks are constantly
on hand giving attention to customers
warts. and two automobile trucks are
used for making deliveries. Altera-
tons are made free OF charge in the
tailoring department.
Mr.. Ezrine is a member of the
Chamber Of Commerce, the k!wanis
| Club, Elks, and Masons, as we'll as the
Eagles and Macabecs, being except
ionally prominent in civic interest in
all fraternal affairs. He takes an
active interest in all matters designed
to build up the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-31


Modern motor craftsmanship calls
for something more than ordinary
methods. There are several essential
characteristics and first among these
that the salesman or dealer must have
an automobile that inspires conf
dence, and second that the personnel
Of the selling agency must stand for
character and the square deal.
The Buick Motor Compay therefore
made no mistake when it selected the
Fletcher Motor Company at Nos: l2l-
! 1877 South Alfred street as exclusive
dealers for its cars in this territory,
and since 1915 the Fletcher people
have been selling from sixty to sew
enty-fve cars year, and making a
record among automobile dealers IN
Northern Virginia.
In fact the Fletcher Company IS
the largest dealer in this territory.
although it sells only in the city OF
Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax
| Counties
It's plant is the most elaborate and
complete in this section and includes
more than 10000 square feet OF floor
space.
In addition TO the sales department
the company operates a modern re-
pair department in which only eX-
pert mechanics are employed and
where service and satisfaction are
guaranteed.
A storage department is also oper-
ated. and complete line of aces
series, supplies, and Genuine Buick
parts arc carried in stock, as well as
gasoline, oils and greases. United
States and Fisk tires and tubes are
among its specielties.
Since its establishment august l:
1915. the company has done splendid
work in developing Alexandria as an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-31

automobile business seven years, and
is q man whose advice and counsel in
the public affairs OF the city have
meant much for its development.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-31
FLETCHER MOTOR COMPANY

Exclusive Dealers IN Alexandria for
EyicL. Motor CdrS-ODerdt Modern,
Gdrage-Cldudc ". Fletcher. Prop
rictor, One Of City's Leading Cti-
-cR2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-31
MILEAGE & LIFE TIRE SHOP

Where Service Is Given and Money
.SGued for Automobile O'cneTs-
Building Up Big Trade Although
in Business Only Comparatively
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-31
THE LEADER

Alerandria's Leading Department
Store Conducted Successfully for
Ten YearR By .N'. 3. Il. E-rine-
Carries Complete line NJ Clothing
jor All Of The Family.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-02-28

We pride ourselves upon our line of Domestic
Made Underwear Plume Brand-qual-
ty for quality. You cannot duplicate these
values in Gowns, Envelope Chemise, and Cor
sci Covers in both val and hllet lace trimmed.
Ladies Misses and Children's Pajamas that
will go in this sale at prices thai are realcye
openers.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-02-28
TABLE LINEN

Satin Damask, warranted all pure linen
20 inches wide, formerly 1915, now $2.9S
90 inch all Linen Damask, formerly
$225, sale price ---------------Sl. 98
20 inch all Line Damask, formerly ....
s.. So sale price S3.19
Mercerized Table Linen, 90 inches wide
formerly $50, sale price -------Sl.29
Another quality II inches wide,
formerly $l25, sale price ---------98c
Another quality II inches wide,
formerly CSC, sale price --------79c
Another quality 90 inches wide
formerly zoe, sale price---------59c
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-02-28
PHILIPPINE UNDERWEAR

The prelliesl and largest line ever brought
10 Richmond in sets to match and single
pieces.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

tached to the japanese embassy-but
all trails have been blind.
Tighe, in Jail awaiting action Of
the grand jury, refuses to discuss the
killing or his freak home.
Mothers Lips Scaled.
James c. Curran, government en-.
ploye, living next door to Tighe, was
killed by a bullet piercing his heart
Mrs. Curran says Tighe, in a fit Of
temper over an attack by the Cur
rams Airedale dog, came from his
fenced-citadel and opened fire on her
husband with revolver. Mrs. Cur
ran threw herself in between and
was herself seriously wounded in a
vain attempt to Save her husbands
life.
Tighe's aged mother, IS years old,
has locked her lips as tightly as her
son. She lived with him in the tower
retreat in a lonely wooded spot on
the edge of Rock Greek Park, less
than three miles from the capitol.
Police had difficulty forcing their
way through the 20-foot fence, its
strands of barbed wire strung on iron
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

posts set deeply in footing of con-
crete.
TIE house was examined thorough
ly, but to no avail. There is one
room to each of the floors, each room
20 feet square, eight feet high, and
plainly furnished.
A deep well is in the center of the
ground floor, and beside it a bath
tub. The second floor is combined
kitchen and dining room. The third
floor is Mrs. Tighe's room. The
fourth-a lookout room, glass en-
closed--was where Tighe lived,
worked and slept.
NeigEbors say Tighe was an archi-
tect and built his strange home to
demonstrate certain theories of
foundation construction.
Police wonder if some other secret
lies hidden in the shaft of the mys-
terry house.
Did the murdered Curran know
the secret?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
FLOWER SHOW TO BE
ARMISTICE DAY.

The Chrysanthemum club has an
nounced definitely that the annual
Chrysanthemum show will be held
again this year on November IL,
Armistice day. The display will be
arranged in the handsome plate glass
show room of the w. G. Turpin &
Company's building, opposite the
Doughboy monument erected last
year, and in the heart of the bust
ness section.
Last year Mr.. Turpin invited the
club to hold their show in this build
ing, and so successful was it from
every standpoint that the invitation
from him has been made an annual
one, with the result that the club ac-
cepted for a number of years to
come.
The members have, unusually
handsome blossoms to enter in the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
akSANTHEMUM CLUB TO
49, AT 3 O'CLOCK FRIDAY.

The Chrysanthemum club will
meet Friday afternoon at the Tsal
Room promptly at O'Clock in one of
the most interesting programs of the
club season.
Mrs. C. E. Dunaway and Calvary
Parish Guild will be the hostesses of
the occasion, and a large attendance
of membership is expected and
urged,
The blossoms are now in beau
tiful stage of maturity, and each
members is exploiting her blooms to
the full magnificence of their beauty.
The membership, being unusually
large and enthusiastic this year,
splendid results are being attained
by the club as a whole and each in
dividual as unit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
AUXILIARY TO MEET
AT POPPY PARTY.

The members of the American Lee
glon Auxiliary are urged to keep in
mind the poppy party which takes
place at the home of the president,
Mrs. Lawson Stapleton, at her home
on Church street, Friday morning at
10 o'clock. Each lady present will
be given the pleasant task of finish
ing peoples to be sold for a small
sum on Armistice day, after which
a social hour will be enjoyed. A
full attendance is expected as the
committee wishes to complete this
work at an early date.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
WONDERFUL
BUINESSS
AT ANSLEY'S

1t is gratifying to US to be able
to state that our business so far
this season. has been the most
satisfactory in our history. The
month of September showed for us
an increase of rs per cent over
September 1921.
The month of October, so far, is
showing an enormous increase over
October last year, and taking 1922,
month by month, steady gain is
shown in our business over the cor
esponding period of 1921.
This enormous increase is due to
the fact that we have merchandise,
having it come to US daily, and just
~such merchandise as the people
want. We are keeping up with
every move of the market, and
therefore are able to place on our
counters only those things which
are new and up-to-date, those
items which the public is demand
ing.
With the most efficient and
painstaking corps of employees in
the city, being personally right on
the job every second, taking all the
pains in the world to have every
customer satisfied, we are in a po-
sition to meet your every demand,
in way that is satisfactory to you
as we'll as to us.
The very cordial response met
by us from the public is most graf
flying and is appreciated.
Every day will continue to bring
to US new items by express, as has
been our custom during the year.
We want particularly to thank
the throngs of eager buyers that
are coming to us from every town
and hamlet within a radius of so
miles of Americas. 1t is to this
large out-of-town trade, as well as
our friends in Americas, to whom
we are indebted for the big in
crease in our business mentioned
above.
Assuring the public of our APP
probation for the support given us
SO far this year, we are,
Cordially, yours,
(adv) ANSLEY'S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
MEL0DRAMATIC
PLOT REVEALED
Death Shot From Mystery Tower
Leads Police In Battling
Murder Hunt
BY HARRY B. HUNT.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-Intri-
cate plots of meIodramatic fiction are
paralleled by this strange setting for
the Curran-Tighe murder mystery,
which is puzzling Washington
A secluded tower house, 20 feet
square, four stories high, its upper
floor of glass peeping out Of dense
woodland around the citadel a
barbed wire fence 20 feet high.
Why was Joseph. S. Tighe living
in this strange tower?
Police have. probed deeply into The
past life of Tighe--former world
traveller, and said to have been at
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
w. E. TAYLOR SELLS
INTEREST TO HIGHTOWER

Announcement is made today of
the dissolution of the partnership of
j. f. Hightower and w. E. Taylor,
proprietors of the Americas Fashion
Shop
Mr.. Taylor has sold his interest
to Mr.. Hightower, and the latter will
continue to operate the Fashion Shop
under the same policies as in the past.
Mr.. Rightower will personally be in
charge of the shop, it is understood.
Mr.. Taylor declines to make known
his future plans just at this time,
stating that such announceemnt will
be made later.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
CRACKER ANDERSON is
CHARGED WITH CRIME

ALBANY, Oct. 26.-Cracker An
derson, the heavyweight prizefghter,
was arrested by Deputy Sheriff A. j.
benson on a charge of assault with
intent to murder following Ander-
sons alleged attack Monday on Con
ductor Frank George. He made bond
yesterday and was back at work at
his job in the Central Of Georgia
railroad yards. Anderson stated that
his trial would show that it was a
"fair fight between him and The
conductor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
SEWING CIRCLE TO
MEET FRIDAY

The members of the West Church
Sewing circle will meet Friday after
noon with Mrs. W. j. Payne at her
home on Hampton street. The
hour chosen is O'Clock in order that
full program of sewing and dis
cussion may take place.
A full attendance is urged to par.
ticipete in the exercises of the after
noon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
A RAT IN TIME SAVES NINE.

Kill one rat today and you pre-
vent many rats from destroying val
liable things and endangering health
later on. Kill rats with the sure IA
killer-thoucands of people are talk
ing about the wonderful results they
have had in wiping out rats with
Royal Guaranteed Rat Paste. 1t can.
not fail, 25c & soc tubes. Sold and
guaranteed by
adv CARSWELL DRUG co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
!nd'{ocl;eh
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Fa.-f LaVerns Brodnsx Thomas, Editor Phone 1Os

display, with many more in readiness
OF opening, Every present indica-
ton points to an even larger and
handsomer showing than was had
last year, and large number
OF out of town visitors will
be present. This will be one Of
the many splendid features of Armis-
tlce day program, to entertain the
large crowd expected to be present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
AZ CLUB TO MEET
WITH MRS. BROWN.

Mrs. Lawrence Brown will enter
tain the members of the Matrons'
AZ club Friday afternoon at her home
On South Lee street. This will be
the first social meeting of the club
since its reorganization in the early
fall.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
7 PACE THREE

Aged one hundred, an Austrian
burglar was recently arrested in an
uninhabited house, where he had
lived 70 ra fortnight, drinking the
wines in the cellar s..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

Mrs. W. B. McCorkle has returned
from Westminster, S. c., where she
was the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Cook.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

Senator and Mrs. Walter F.
George are guests of Mr. and Mrs.
A. C. Crockett at their home on
South Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

Spines armed with barbs which
cause them to travel forward and
into the flesh of enemies are the
natural armory of the Canadian
tree-porcupine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
"COLD I'M THE HEAD"

is an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh.
Those subject to frequent colds" are
generally in run down" condition.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is a
Treatment consisting of an Ointment, to
be used locally. and a Tomb. which acts
QuicklM through the Blood on the Mu-
couss Surfaces. building Up the System,
and making You less liable 10 colds"
Sold by druggists for over 40 Years.
y. J. Cheney e Co. Toledo. o.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
BRIDGE. CLUB WILL BE
ENTERTAINED FRIDAY

Mrs. E.. j. Eldridge will be hostess
Friday m orning to the members of
her bridge club at her home on South
Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
(rASSIEEQA[NERITII EASEMENTS

MULES! Mules! We
will have for next
week fifty fine Kentucky
mare mule 4 and 5 years
DID, G. A. & W. G. Tur~
pin. 20-5t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

Mis- Claudia FINLEY has returned
to Fitzgerald after short visit here
with her sister, Mrs. Robert Lee Nc
Math.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

Mrs. W. c. FINLEY has returned to
her home in Tennille after a visit TO
her daughter, Mrs. Robert Lee Nc
Math.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

Mrs. Gilbert DeWolf, Of Dawson,
was the guest of friends here We'd
nesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

Rob Hawkins has gone to Fort
Worth, Texas, where he has accepted
a position.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26
J.E. HIGHTOWER BUYS
w. E. TAYLOR'S INTEREST IN
THE FASHION SHOP
DEAR'FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS:
= II Yb,Rs

DEARFRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS: .78a@ '@ -
have sold entire the Fashion Shop
t. Eghower, who will
policy as heretofore
certainly all the good will patronage good
friends have kindly favored with during the that
necte with the Fashion Shop and earnestly hope that
good will and with the Fashion
will each make all Shop pleasant
and profitable Very Respectfully,
w. E TAYLOR
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-26

LOST Brooch, Monday night on
the streets or at Opera Hoitse. den-
teS stone opals surrounded. with