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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17


chosen by the citizens present, was
Bradley Hogg who also happens to
be chairman of the joint federation
committee Of the three civic clubs
which has been considering the city S
problems recently. Mr.. Hogg con-
ferred this morning with j. t. War
ren regarding the personnel of the
charter revision committee and then
announced the following appoint
ments:
j. T. WARREN, Chairman.
w. NJ. JONES
w. E. TAYLOR
G. C. WEBB
JOHN SHEFFIELD
w. P. WALLIS
C. A. AMES
he also announced the following
appointments to be members Of the
committee to work with the mayor
and council on city financing:
w. w. DYKES, Chairman.
JAMES A. FORT
FRANK SHEFFIELD
The meeting was attended by
about rs men, apparently all voters.
Jones Calls to Order.
The meeting was called to order
at s o'clock by w. NJ. Jones, who
explained that he had been chairman
sof citizens committee which con-
sidered the city's affairs year ago
without taking any action.
Recently number of people have
asked for such a meeting as this,
he said, "to consider the condition
Of the city, but it was deemed wise
to wait until the city audit was com
pleted. This has been completed and
We are now able to know as much
about the city's affairs, | presume,
as it is possible to know. This is
a family gathering. We are not here
to criticise or use personalities. We
don't blame anybody. The city's
finances are in a bad shape, and
they have been for number of
years. The object of this meeting
is to find a way to liquidate the float
ing debt of the city and anything
that pertains to betterment of the
city's condition"
The temporary chairman called for
nominations for permanent chairman
and Alderman w. Z. Taylor nomi-
mated Bradley hogg. Alderman C.
M. Burke seconded and the vote was
unanimous. w. L. Dupree was chos.
en- secretary.
"We are assembled not to criti-
cise," said Chairman Hogg, "nor to
find fault with anyone, but to put
our minds together to find out how
The business of the city can be op-
Grated in more business-like man
ner. We can express our views with
cut criticism, | am sure. 1t is ap-
parent that the operation of the city
Under the present form is gradually
increasing the city's floating debt.
This meeting was called to discuss
the advisability of changing the city's
form of government, and discussions
are now in order.S
w. NJ. Jones took the floor to start
the discussion. Last year." said he
"the citizens committee which un-
dertook to look into the commission
form Of government as in operation
elsewhere had worked through the
Chamber of Commerce and sent out
letters of inquiry to large number
Of business men-bankers, merchants
and others in position to know per-
haps better than any other men how
the commission form as operated in
their communities pleased and the re-
suits it produced. We received re-
plies from all, | believe, and of them
only one spoke against the change.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17
MARKETS
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL, May IT, Market
opened quiet 6-8 up. Fully 1915.
Sales $4,000. Receipts 19,5O8.
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Two Opposinn Votes

it. I think it is time to make i
change"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17
WEATHER FORECAST

For Georgia = Showers and thun-
derstorms tonight; Thursday partly
cloudy, probably scattered thunder
showers, little change in temperature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17

AMERICUS sPoT COTTON
Strict middling. cotton 10 1-2 cents
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-23
ASHFORD

The Congregational church is being repaired and painted
 Judge and Mrs. J. N. Tatem have been enjoying an extended motor trip
 Mrs. John Whitford has returned from New Haven. after caring for her daughter. who was quite i'll.
 The Bouch family from New York has arrived at their handsome sum mer home for the entire season.
 The Fourth of July hurrah will be elgen 10 raise funds for procuring a =8Iaier's roll Of honor tablet.
 The Eastford baseball boys came Vzfa one of defeating the Wood -.. aEzregatioa. who scored two.
 rgewas feom the ti-,.s1 " to
 aar cotta-e is bai.s built by
 --.c. i.1. at Crystal Lake Etc.f Darling is already picking afz quantities Of strawberries. The Irst basket of the season tiekied the palate of The Patriots see.
 4. c. Balch. general mana of the J. B. Lippincott Publishing Coa Philadelphia. was the guest of x. w. Kennedy several days this week.
 Miss Almyra Davis of Maiden,
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-23
THOMPSON

The new screen doors at the library are much admired.
 Mrs. Frank Decker entertained the Bridge Club on Tuesday
 MT. and Mrs Louis Ream have been in New York for a few days.
 Mrs. Dexter Elliott spent few days in Providence this week.
 Carrol Ingraham has been confined to the house with lumbago for some time
 Mr and Mrs. George Vaughan spent the weekend at Shirley Pine Mass
 Miss Myrtiee Kingsbury has arriy ed and will occupy her house this summer.
 Miss Cotton of Brooklyn, \. Y. i. at the Howe-Marot School for the summer.
 Mr. and Mrs. Sawin and children are spending a few weeks with Mrs Roy Allen.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Nichols and family are tt the Nichols farm for the summer,
 Miss Granger is in town. We are glad to see the Little House" opened once more.
 Miss Sarah Crosby is conducting the college examinations at the Howe Marot School this week
 Mr. and Mrs. Smith. with their lit tie son Harris, spent Saturday night with Mrs. George Harris.
 The announcement of the marriage of Mr. Henry Glenn Powning, Jr.. and Miss Marian Allen was received this week.
 The annual meeting of the Quin- natisset Country Club was held on Saturday All the officers were re- elected.
 Mir. and Mrs. \. P. Ream spent Sunday last week at Southampton, Long Island Mrs. Ream is now with her sister in Dayton, Ohio.
 Mrs. John Moore of Sharon, Mass, will attend the Backus-Page wedding on Saturday. While in town she will be the guest of Miss Sherman.
 MT. and Mrs. James Crosby of Grand Rapids, with their son and daughter. were in town on Monday as the guests of Miss Lucy olney.
 June i6th was Parents Day at the district school. when an opportunity was given the parents and friends of the school to see the progress made under Mrs. Armstrong's teaching the past year We can indeed be proud of the work done in our little school Specimens of work in English and are to be sent to the Ma tional Teachers convention. which will be held in Boston the week of July lst; also some quite remarkable free hand drawings of birds by John ny Sherry. aged II. and some water color paintings of flowers by Maxine Elliott, aged TO-
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-23

Mass. and Miss Margaret Mcdonald of Torrington. who have been vaca- tioniziug in town the past three weeks. left for Boston Sunday.
 The Methodist church was filled Wednesday evening when the annual graduation exercises of the town schools took place in a highly credita- ble manner. Owing to illness Super visor Rupp of Putnam was not pres ent. in which emergency William Warren acted as master of eeremon- ies.
 The large barn building at Gen. Lyon Inn is undergoing extensive al- terations at the hands of Fred keene and workmeu of Abingdon. and will be in temporary readiness for jolly barn hop Monday evening, July 3i when, to celebrate the opening, n select terpsichorean program will be given free to one and all.
 Eastford will be painted q bright cardinal red on the Fourth of July, when. under the auspices of the Conn muniEy Club, there will be a parade of tha 4wfuls and horribles, speaking by outside talent. music galore, barrels Jf ftolic and fun, and new=fansied, a.a shoned elam-bake with fixed fxin's. Three cheers for Uncle Sam and hearty tiger for the weird wilds of energetic Eastford.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-23
ABINGTON

A son was born on Monday evening to Mr. and Mrs J. \. Platt.
 Joseph stoddarl and Mrs, A. M Gallup are both getting along nicely. They are able to move about in whe ! chairs.
 Marguerite Gei-sler was suddenly taken ill last Tuesday and was taken to the Day Kimhall Hospital, where she was operated upon for appendi- citis.
 The players who have been putting in some hard work on the comedy drama, "Down East are seeing the end of their work near at hand, as it will be given on June 30th.
 As Rev. Mir Elliott was preaching the baccalaureate sermon for the graduating class of Woodstock Acad ernv last Sunday, the pulpit here was occupied by Re- Mir. Harrison of North Woodstock
 4 free Bible lecture will be held in Grange hall at Abingdon on Sunday June 25, at 2 o'clock, standard time under the auspices of the South Gov entry I. B. s. A George W. Thomp- son of Hartford eii deliver the lee ture and will speak on the topic. Millions now living will never die. ," This same lecture is to be given at many points all over the country. in Canada. and in Europe, on next Sun day. The public invited 10 attend. Seats will be free and no collection will be taken.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-23
QUADIC

Mrs. Ira Munyaa entertained 90 guests at dinner Sunday. some be. @ Rfesea from Rhode Is!aua aad he from Worcester.
 Elmer Rhoades. who has been Hv- ing with Nr. and Mrs. Louis Converse and attending the Iccal school, has re- turned Co his home on Farrows street. Putnam.
 Mr and Mrs. George Tetft and daughter. Miss Adeline. and Mrs. Cora Clemens. attended Che eradu ton exercises at fourtcilottc Mcmur- .al High school Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Cora Clemens. teacher in Dis triet 3, Thompson. returned to her home in PhoeuiXvIlc Monday, having been the weekend guest of 3Ir and Mrs F. s Keith of Walnut street. Putnam
 The annual school picnic was held ay Quadie Lake Friday, June l6. There was full attendance of children and parents, and the affair was great success. The afternoon was spent in boating and swimming, various games and sports were enjoyed both by the children and their parents Refresh ments consisting of ice cream. cake. sandwiches and lemonade were served. The cooperation of the community Is the keynote in the success of these pleasant gatherings, which are so greatly enjoyed hy both young and old. and many thanks were given the teacher. Mrs. Cora Clemens. for the pleasant outing given the school.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-23

A new aerial mail service has been established between London and Co., penhagen, making it possible for mail posted in London in the evening to be delivered in Copenhagen on Che after noon of the following day. The line is operated by q Danish company, whose service als5 connects Copen- hagen with Amsterdam and Rotter. dam.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-23

The Thompson baseball team makes a fine appearance on Saturday after moons in the rev suits presented by Mr. Gladding-
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-23
POMFRET

Voters announces a series uf s.N lee lures on. The Machinery of t-7zru- ment. to beein with ie ae a- ili- be aian h on Fue gtr June z7th at SIS, staudaHl time hg Mrs. r. l.. (. kitehelt. who wilt talk on Flown and County Government, with especial emphasis on the ap- proaehing eaueuses. Tickets for the course may be obtained from Miss Katherine Moves.
 Frank Davenport spent Che week end at home.
 Mrs. Vinton Freedley arrived ia town this week.
 Mrs. Donald Pratt of New York City is visiting at Brisk to High
 Miss Dunbar arrived early in th5 week and is guest at The Corner.
 Miss Harriett Harris is expected at the Ben Grosvenor for the summer
 The addition to Harry smith,s bungalow is progressing very rapid i ly.
 Mrs. John ]. whiteheaa ,f New York city is with Mir Whitehead at Hall Farm.
 Gregory Wiggins Jeff on Wednes- day to spend the summer tutoring at Gardiner. Me.
 Dr. and Mrs. Blodeett affYed from New York on Thursday aad arc at 1he | Ben Grosveuor.
 Dr. and Mrs. olmsted will leave next week for their summer home in i Gloucester. Mass.
 Mrs. Bell and Miss Wtimefdine ai | Mrs. Marvin are expected tomorrow at Nashamoquet Inn.
 Thomas Niekerson and David Mon ree visited with Cbarle- eaH B cusa- man over the weekend.
 pr. Allertou Cushman arrived from Washington on Tuesday and is If the Middlebroob Cottage.
 Nr. and Mrs. sherman Post Haieh' of New York City were guests of Air. Whitehead over the weekend.
 Mrs. Lindsay Coleman and Ms John Coleman have arrived at th, Ben Grosvenor for the summer.
 Mr. and Mrs. Hawes and Miss Ella ! B. Nhpple motored to Boston Mon day and spent a few days # Dofehes ter.
 Tie Rev. William Beach QIusted o the Pomfret School will preach at th, morning service at Christ church nex Sunday,
 Mis- Gladys Reyes. Whe is visitiul her aunts. will soon sail from New ! ork for San Francisco. sia the Pana ma Canal.
 Miss Briggs of New York, Nils : Katherine Moves of Stamford an, Mrs Ashley of New lofk are guest l at Topsiield. ? Mr. and Mrs. Stephen r Peek am daughters of Boston visited thei ] grandmother, Mrs. F. F. Nhipple. fo , the weekend.
 Mr. and Mrs Richard Elliot O 5 Philadelphia are the guests of Mrs s Elliot at Orchard House Miss Ellio is visiting in Philadelphia S Dr. and Mrs Joseph (. Hoppii rC 2 turned on Monday from Washineto and are al the Middlebrook Cottage I Df. Hoppin's condition is greatly in . proved.
 E. P. Allen. who has been ill sine 1 June 9th. is steadily improving. Hi [ sons. Henry and Ned. have both bee home helping care for their father, bu Henry has now returned to Hartford Dr s. s. Drury headmaster of si Paufs School, formerly at the Pom , fret School, was given the degree O Doctor of Literature at the recen commencement exercises at Princeto University
 The funnie-t story yet about th daylight saving taHtard time contro versy is that of tine family which fol lows the standard time schedule | . mid-week but changes to daylight say inp over the weekend to acc0mmo date city guests
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-23

The Patriot-only st5o per year
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-23
COMMUNITY CENTER CONCERT.
Second Of Series of Entertainments
Given Last Evening by Jewish
Residents.

Maurice Alderman, tenor soloist. Of
New York City. and Rose Phillips,
pianist, also Of New York. gave the SOC
ond OF q series OF entertainments sched-
uled for the Jewish Community Center.
In the form OF recital. last night.
They rendered folk songs In Russian,
German. Italian and Yiddish.
DIR. Albert Robin. president OF the
board of directors, made an address
in which he urged the people 20 CO.
operate in making the Jewish center a
success. Samuel Saretsky also made a
brief address. l. 3. Finkelstein an
nounced that Rabbi Stephen s. Wise
/ of New York, would speak at next
weeks meeting.
This evening Samuel Cannon will
give the first OF n series OF lectures
AT the center. The Dorche Daas clut
has appointed the following execu-
tive committee; Morris Drucker, Sid.
ney Schagrin. Helen Weinberg anc
Rose Rosenthal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-23
MOTHER OF DOLLS FREED.
Woman Accused Of Staying
Twins Acquitted at Court
Crowd Cheers.

Hammond. Ind, Oct. 23.-Mrs. Hazel
McNa,ly. alleged mother OF Ham,
monds doll baby twfnA was freed
on Friday afternoon OF the charge OF
numbering tho mysterious infants
when Judge Henry C. Cleveland ruled
that the State had failed 20 prove the
infants are not still alive.
The 26-year- wife. who has grin
ned and g!ggled through four days OF
the preliminary hearing while wit
nesses attempted 10 fasten on her the
charge OF double murder. collapsed
and fell faintinE 20 the floor with the
cheers OF $50 women IN the courtroom
alTlaudlng her acqulttal, ringing in
her ears
by a strange paradox bt the law. the
defense, which maintained that the
twins born" 20 Mrs. McNally last De-
cember were only inanimate creations
OF china and straw dressed in baby
clothes. won It's victory because the
State was unable TO prove that the
mystery babies We're not at the pres
ent moment living, breathing human
beings with actual flesh and blood.
The missing corpus delicti (''body
OF the crime") proved stumbling
block 20 the State. and because Of II
the mystery OF the McNally twins
whether they ever existed. whether
they were only dressedup dolls, or
whether. as the State contended they
were first real babies and then dolls
remains unsolved.
Lawyers and newspaper men lifted
Mrs. McNally 10 the table after she
had tainted and famed her with law
books. while photographers on the one
side and spectators on the other
fought for vantage points. On the
outskirts OF the crowd. standing first
on one foot and then on the other
hovered Frank McNa!ly. the 44-year-
old husband who testified that hi,
wife had fooled him for weeks and
had him carry a doll around under
the belief that Il was one OF hi:
children.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-23

Molly o.. The Majestic has this
roguieh star for its featured player
this week In n photoplay that contains
a superabundance q comedy. But
tho faot should not he lost sight OF that
primarily tho production In ono OF
very dramatic and thrilling story. IL
"a the story OF n gritty girl'e fight for
n place In tho world. and n happiness
that she could never attain II she per-
mittcd environment to overcome her.
"One Clear CaIl- at tho Arcadia
A most unusual photopl& dramn
makes its appearance MT the Arcadia
Theatre todny. It's "One Clear Call"
TO which 10 Assigned weeks engage
ment. A trio of leading stars appear
lnE In tho principal characters. They
aro Milton Sllls, Claire Windsor and
Henry Il. Watthall. The story IL from
Frances N,mmo 0roen's novel OF the
Same name which involves an unusual
lOvc triangle In which two men are
ruined by their love for the same
1voman only 20 find regeneration at
/ the samc source.
'Blood and Sand" at the Queen.
| At the Queen today at the regular
admission prices Rudolph Valentines
picture Blood and Sand" will be tho
feature attraction. This picture. which
" playing return engagement In one
Of tho most successful attractions ir
many nonths and has been given r
remarkable production. Not since tha
umo two years ago when he waa fea
fured In 1.-THE Four Horsenen OF tn,
Apooalypse' has Valentino done III.
splendid work that FIXTURES his per
ro1mance In blood and Sand.
Mystery Story Mt the Savoy.
Thou7ands Of lovers OF detectiv,
stories are familiar with the experien
oe~ OF Sherlock Holmes and DR.. Wat
son in Sir Arthur Conan Doyies fam
Qua mystery tale, THE Hound Of tn
Baskervillta". Hundreds OF then
perhaps. right here in this commun
ity. To them and tho public at large
as we'll, II will be Of surprising inter
! est 10 know that the screen version
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-23
Answers to Health Questions

MRS. NJ. OIL would like to know
when 10 wean my i3-months- old baby.
A-You should have your baby az
amined by n doctor, who win outline q
proper formula for you. Your baby
should bs weaned without delay.
MISS A. why are thsrs 90 many dw-
ferent grades OF milk7
s-Flease tell me which milk I, bsse
for babies.
A-There are various grades of min
because Of tho difference m tho per-
ccntags OF fats and other elements of
milk.
Certified milk Is the purest and has
tho highest percentage OF fat. and. there
fore. is the best for babies.
T. q. Q-My nose hurts during the
day and swehs. What treatment would
you adviser
A-You should consult a noss special
ist for an examination and follow the
treatment he prescribes.
d. n. Q-Are fried oysters harmfuls
A-There Is no harm In eating fried
oysters or other sea food which Is strict
ly fresh.
Dr.. Copeland ,ciu dxsrsv for rad.
crs Of this paper questions on sreds-
cal, hygienic and sanitation sxbjest,
that are Of general interest. Whers
the subject Of a letter Is ssch that Il
cannot be published IN this coluasz,
DR.. Copeland ,cill, ,rhe~ tho question
is d proper one, scrite you personally
if self-oddressed, stamped ~
relope is enclosed. Addrsss ALL
INQUIRIES to DR.. r S. Copeland
IN care Of this Office.
cnpyrisht 1874 By Sev,p.p~ p~avs ss1A -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-23

washed your hands with soap and water.
Dirt carries all sorts of germs. l don't
Ike 70 he fussy. hut after all II isn't
being fussy TO be clean. IS It?
Common dccency demands that we go
20 thc table with clean hands. This
practice will save you lots OF infectious
colds and .orethroats, and may protect
'ou against typhoid fever.
Improvement IN water and sewage
-v.trms has done wonders In reducing
the number OF oases OF typhoid. In
nryc cities like New York and Chicago
fhcse advances have made this fever
sgiigibie.
In The old wars more soldiers died
'rori typhoid than from tho wounds OF
oatt!e. In tho last war there was al
most no typhoid. Every soldier In our
army WAS inoculated with the anti
typhoid vaccine.
Typhoid fever IL q deceptive disease
There Is form called walking
typhoid" where one goes about his af-
fairs end yet IA suffering from this dis
ease There arc carriers" OF typhoid
germs who have no knowledge OF over
having had the disease. OF course, they
ga have II. but II was In such mild
form as not 10 be recognised.
ono Of the reasons why typhoid springs
up suddenly Il because undoubtedly
there are many uhsuspecteo c"rfieIs'
The carriers themselves are perfectly
well and do not realize that they har-
Dor deadly germs which may bring
death TO dozens. The common safety
demands that no typhoid patient be per
mitted TO leave his room TIL tho dis-
charges are absolutely free from tho
germs
In my official position closed bay
where large quantities OF splendid
oysters wcre produced. because II Wa.
not safe TO eat them. This was done
among other reasons. because ther'
were eight known typhoid fever carriers
living IN that territory. II was for
tunate these facts became known II
time TO close the bay 20 oyster cutur'
beforc any serious harm had resulted.
Take no chances on your health. Max
sure you are safe against the disease
which are carried BY unclean food am
drink.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-23
SULPHUR IS BEST
TO CLEAR UP UGLY.
BROKEN OUT SKIN

Any breaking out or skin irritation
on face, neck or body is overcome
quickest by applying Mentho-S Sui
phur. says a. noted skin specialist.
Because Of It's germ destroying proper
ties. nothing has ever been found TO
take the place OF this sulphur prepar-
alton that instantly brings ease from
the Itching. burning and irritation.
Moutho-Sulphur heals eczema right
UP. leaving the skin clear and smooth.
II seidOms fails 10 relieve the torment
or disagreement. a little jar of
Rowles Mentho- Sulphur may be OBJ
tanned at any drug store. 1t is used
like cold cream
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-23
SECRETARY DENLY TO
SPEAK HERE WEDNESDAY

At the Majestic Theatre wednes-
day night a Republican rally will be
held following n parade.
The chief speaker will be Secretary
Of the Navy Edwin DENLY. who comes
here at the request OF the Republican
Active Association OF which Col. W.
L. Slower is president.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-23
G. T.. Halloween Party.

The Christian Endeavor Society OF
S.. Paul's NJ r. Church viii give a
Hall-ween party N the church base
ment. Thursday evening. Refresh
ments will BE- served This Will be
the first OF a series OF monthly socials
that 81 Paul's young people are con-
teTnplating for the fall and winter
season.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-23
Yo,nr r.op,.. Rally Tonight

Mise Charlotte Illingrworh. OF
Burma, India, Will address tho rally
OF young People Of tho Wonens
Missionary Societies OF this city which
will bo held in Silverbrook Community
House this evening. Many churches
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-23
To Teach Spanish at Beacom's

Professor Lautaro Dale, who so
successfully conducted the classes in
Spanish al Beacon College last year.
has been engaged for the same work
this year. Instruction will be offered
in Spanish conversation and grammer
10 beginners and advanced students
Professor Dale is "a native OF South
America and graduate of the Univer-
eity of Chile. The classes Will meet
on Monday and Thursday evenings,
beginning next Monday. October 23.