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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-06
HUNTINGTON

Mrs. Henry Missile, OF JACKSONVILLE,
is visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. Ethridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Strange, Miss
Myrtice Strange and Cleve Strange,
of Ellaville, and W. P. Hornady, of
Dawson, were recent visitors OF Mr..
and Mrs. Sheppard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Childeg8, Mrs.
Wallis Childers and children and Miss
Susie McCorkle, of Ellaville, were
recent visitors in our community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude johnson and
little sons, Paul Leroy and w. T.,
spent the weekend in Sandersville,
as guests of Mrs. Johnson's brother,
Leonard Samson.
Mrs. Roy Johnson is in Americas
this week, having been called to the
bedside of her grandfather, Mr..
Newton Glover, who remains serious
ly i'll. ~
Mrs. Childers Sheppard has been
called to the home of her parents on
account of illness in the family at
their home near EllaVille.
Miss Lucille Kinard left Sunday
for Cordele, having been called there
by the illness of her sister, Mrs. J.
A. Bray, who has influenza at her
home there.
Mesdames Claude Johnson and B.
A. Bradley were spend-the-day guests
Tuesday of Mrs. J. j, Kinard.
Miss Vera Hayes was visitor at
the home of Mrs. Claude Johnson
Wednesday.
DR.. Wade Chambliss and little son
of Americus, were callers in this
community Thursday morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-06
MRS. HAROLD GIVEN
BEAUTIFUL RECEPTION

Mrs. Frank Harold, state presi-
dent of the Daughters of the Con
federacy, was rendered beautiful re-
ception Friday afternoon in Ogle-
thorps by the local chapter of the
Daughters in the home of Mrs. E. 7.
Merritt, who was hostess.
Spring flowers in riotous profusion
were used throughout the living
rooms, and an interesting program
was given in which number of the
members participated.
Following the short business ses-
sion, Mrs. Harrcld was asked to give
a brief recounting of the splendid
work done in the state throughout the
year, her talk proving a feature of
the gathering.
Mrs. James w. HaRxas, Jr, presi-
dent of the Americus chapter, also
gave an informal talk concerning the
efforts being made by her chapter,
which was followed by remarks from
Mrs. S. H. Mckee, state correspond
ing secretary, who is well informed
on the activities of the state divis-
ion.
Lovely refreshments were served,
and despite the inclement weather, a
full membership was present to wei.
come the Americas visitors to the
Oglethorpe chapter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-06
VISITS
FORT BENNING
General In Columbus On Trip OF
Inspection, Guest at Big Civic
Dinner Tonight

COLUMBUS, March General
John J. Pershing arrived in Column
bus last night and went Immediately
to Fort Benning, where he made a
tour of inspection today with the
members of the special army board.
A thousand or more enthusiastic
Columbus people, cheering wildly,
&Geeted the chief of staff and gen
{ of the armies of the United
Spates.
Other high officers arriving on the
same train with General Pershing
were Major General C. C. Williams,
chief of ordnance; Col. Bricker, of
the ordnance department; Col. Al
lslon of the general staff, and Major
Marshall, aide to General Pcrshing.
All the officers were in civilian
clothes. Major General w. A. Hol-
brook, chief of cavalry, arrived earl
Ter on the Central of Georgia train,
and went direct OF Fort Benning,
where he is the guest of Major j.
W. Rumbough.
A mighty uproar went up the min
ute General Pershing smilingly made
his appearance in civilian clothes, on
the platform of the train, when the
distinguished visitor made hurried
survey of the crowd that was, well
coming him for the second time to
Columbus, the. famous 'Pershing
smile" Immediately made its appear
ance and the general rapidly descend
cd the bottom step of the train and
barred his head acknowledging with
that world-famous smile still on his
face the greeting accorded by the
vast throng.
General Pershing will leave here
at GAO O'Clock tomorrow morning,
returning to Washington. General
nershing came directly to Benning
from Washington for the purpose Of
making an inspection with his special
board of the Infantry school. Today
he saw for the first time demonstra-
tons at Benning. General Pershing
has been here before but he had new
er seen the great problems that
have been planned for today.
General Pershing upon his arrival
here last night accepted the invita-
ton to be present at the dinner to-
night at the Ralston that is to be
given by the Kiwanisq and Rotary
clubs under the auspices of the Camp
Activities committee.
Major J. Homer Dimon will act as
POSTMASTER. All the distinguished
visitors will be guests at the dinner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-06

department of the Friendship colored
Baptist church of Americas. "Unele"
Lewis, as he was known, had been
a familiar figure here for many
years, being a garden worker for
many a housewife in his later years.
He once drove dray handling lime
for Duke hamil. He was the finder
Of the famous two-hcaded snake in
Lee county, which has long been a
relic at the fire department here.
The Helping Hand society of the
Friendship church is branch of the
white relief society organized here
under the direction of Bob Anglin
and he directed the work which cared
for the aged negro in his last sick
ness and death. The society is now
caring for his aged widow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-06
Shakespeare Said:
Whats In A Name?

Shakespeare, being of an in-
quiring turn of mind, once inquir-
ed, Whats in a name? A rose
by any other name would smell as
sweet"
That was long time ago, before
the advent of many new and al
Turing things. At least it was many,
many years before the appearance
! of an irresistible new pimento
which has been named WILD
WING" The name is appealing,
for at once the imagination leaps
to the woodlands, filled with birds,
singing their roundelays at dawn,
and again at the vesper hour.
WILD WING PIMENTOS" is a
new confection on the market, and
is as delicious as the name inn
plies.
i. Many and attractive are the
Ways for serving WILD WING
InMENTOS. When combined
s$ith any fruit or vegetable it en-
hances the beauty of the combina-
ton, changing an every day ordin-
airy preparation into something
distinctly new.
Prosaic meats take on an added
charm when garnished with
WILD WING PIMENTOS, it's
bright color lending feature not
otherN Sc obtained. Zest is added
to the flavor of the meat by the
nutty taste Of the Pimento.
A salad, topped by WILD WING
'PIMENTO, presents an enchant-
ing appeal which, is hard to re-
sist. 90 N
When you think of Pimentos,
think only of WILD WING. 1t is
the Pimento par excellent. Pack
ed in No. 2 cans for only 35 cents,
it combines attractiveness with
real economy, the note which the.
homemaker is ever seeking. Phone
Mize Grocery Co., 224 or 354, to
send out a can for trial. (adv)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-06
G5SIQ2IEEFFlA

class was most delightful event,
gathering together for the afternoon
hours the entire membership to en-
joy the splendid program which had
been prepared by the committee on
entertainment.
Lovely spring flowers were used
in combination with potted plants in
the large and attractive living room
where the guests were cordially re-
ceived. Following a brief business
discussion the program was given,
which was thoroughly enjoyed.
Sandwiches with coffee were sery-
ed, followed by a date course.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-06
INTERESTING PLANS FOR
TUESDAY AFTERNOON

The Daughters of the Confederacy
IN Americas will be entertained Tues
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock in the
nome OF Mrs. ]. W. Harris, Jr., presi-
dent of the local chapter, on Horne
street. A full membership is urged
to be present to discuss the matters
which must be brought before the
chapter for disposal.
The hostesses will be Mrs. Egbert
Allen, Mrs Eta May Nix, Mrs. James
c. Bynum and Mrs. R. C. Fetner, who
will serve refreshments at the con.
clusion Of the program.
Mrs. Frank Harold, state presi.
dent and the first president of the
local chapter, has been invited to at
tend, and she will give her views on
some of the discussions.
The chapter has originated a novel
way of raising money for Immediate
use in the furtherance of projects
connected with the organization
each member being asked to bring
the corresponding number Of pennies
to her waist measurement 1t is not
expected that 18-inch waists will be
in evidence Tuesday, but rather that
the 40 inch sizes will predominant.
Mrs. E. L. Carswell, chairman of
the program committee, has arranged
a pleasing program for presentation,
and a pleasant afternoon is antici-
pated. 4etf@ ~
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are also allies of farmers, resolu-
tions adopted by the committee urge
that all farmers of the states they in
habit be asked to feed and care for
them. 1t is asserted that the work
and the small amount of grain thus
expended would be abundantly re-
paid in the destruction of insect pests
and the seeds of noxious weeds.
The resolution also proposes that
quail shooting be prohibited indef-
nitely. Without such protection the
birds are in danger of extermnation,
says Sam F. Fullerton, executive
agent of the society. The society
wants quail shooting stopped for a
generation at least, he adds. AL
though there is now closed season
on quail in this state it win soon ex-
pire.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-06

'rhe best investment I ever made
in my life was when | bought Tan
lac. / have not only recovered my
health but have also gained twenty
five pounds in weight and feel just
brimful of new life and energy" said
John j. Gray, 1880 Hollywood ST..
Philadelphia, Pa, popular salesman
at Georges Clothing Store.
when | began taking TanlaN
had been in failing health for some
time as a result of ltomach trouble
and indigestion. | missed many
meals rather than to suffer the dis.
comfort knew was to follow If I
ate anything at all. | suffered espe-
cially from shortness of breath aud
palptation of the heart. Frequent
dizzy spells and headaches added to
my discomfort, and | was SO nervous
/ got little rest either day on night.
Since Tanlac toned up my stom-
ach | am like new man in every
way and eat, sleep, work and feel
better than in years.
Tanlac is sold by Carswell Drug
Co. and by all first class druggists
everywhere (adv.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-06
MCDOWELL PROGRAM FOR
PRESENTATION WEDNESDAY.

With the coming of spring renew
ed interest is being awakened in the
programs of the Music Study club,
and on Wednesday the first of the
spring series will be given, with the
study of Mcdowell. All his lovely
compositions, ringing with the
rhythm of babbling brooks and bud
ding trees and blossoming flowers,
will be given under the direction of
Miss Helen Argo, who has made a
special study of Mcdowell and his
compositions.
The meeting will be held at the
Community Club house Wednesday
morning at the usual hour of 10
o'clock and it is expected that a
large attendance will be present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-06
COLLECTORSFOR
ROADTAXPICKED
County Board Announces APP
ENTHUSIASTICALLY And
Myers Quit AS Equalizers

County road tax collectors for the
various districts, were named by the
board of county commissioners at the
boards regular monthly meeting to-
day as follows:
Old 18th, R. 7. Jennings.
New Goth, w. S. Bell.
9th, j. M. Kleckley.
10th, G. l.. Holloway
28th, Jesse Chambliss.
10th, E. S. Ferguson.
Old 10th w P. Daniel.
New 10th H. A. Countryman.
18th, ]. t. Ratley.
The board received the resigna-
ton of George D. Wheatley and
j. H. Myers from the county board
of tax equalizers, but acted on Meth
er. Mr.. Wheatley resigned because
technically he is not free holder
and did not wish to subject himself
or the board to possible embarrass-
ment because of the fact. Mr.. Myers
resigned because of the expiration of
the term to which he was appointed
after the resignation two years ago
of DR.. E. I. Mathis. A copy of Mr..
Wheatley's letter of resignation fol-
lows:
"Mr. N. A. Ray, Chairman,
"The Board Of Sumter County
Commissioners, p
Americas, Ga. sf
Dear Sir: Owing. to circum-
stances with which you are already
conversant, l find myself unable to
longer remain a member of the board
of Sumter county tax assessors.
am therefore constrained to hand you
this my resignation and ask you to
accept the same effective at the
earliest moment consistent with your
convenience. ..r
In this connection, | desire to ex-
press my sincere appreciation for the
uniform courtesy and kindly consid-
Grafton extended to- nae during the
several terms Of my service and with
cordial regards for yourself and each
of the other members composing the
honorable, board of county commits
sioners, / am, respectfully.
GEO, D. .WHEATLEY." p
The board officers, county treas
urer and clerk of the court were busy
at the close of the session signing
$216,0O0 of county road bonds for
delivery to the recent PURCHASER in
Atlanta. This is the remainder of
the 100000 issue and the cash, is
expected by Friday of this week. A
considerable balance Of the first part
of the issue sold,remains unused, bat
the sale of the remainder was au-
thoEized so that the money might be
deposited in the banks of the coun-
ty and thereby increase the financial
resources of the community at this
time. .a,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-06
WANT QUAIL SHOOTING
STOPPED INDEFINITELY

ST. PAUL, Mimi, March Quail
are songbirds, according to the exec
utive committee of the State HUI
name society. Maintaining that they
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-06
UNCLE LEWIS SMITH,
FAMILIAR NEGRO, DIES

"Unele" Lewis Smith, 81, one of
the best known darkies of this sec
ton, died Friday and was buried Sun
day evening by the Helping Hand
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-09-29
Bobby Jones Says
H c II a S BE e N
Hounded By Jinx
ny ROBERT EDGREN.

Crack athletes are usually good
students In any sport that demands
akili intelligence is as necessary aH
physique. Even more necessary.
Bobby Jones OF Atlanta. the golfer
u r. graduate OF Georgia Tech "A
school with the highest scholastic
requiremcnts--at 20 and IL continu-
ing his studies at Harvard. Jones
completed the four-year course nj
Georgia Tech In three years some
thing OF feat.
Jones has gOod reason to think a
INK pursues him In golf. 'lways near
the top, he hasn't accumulated any
national titles II always takes a
record game TO beat him In cham
pionship, and players who don't
shoot records as "A rule seem to save
their best for Jones. In the last three
op0n championships, Hagen. who
won the British open and became
famous, leads all other golfers with
"a low total OF 500 strokes. Jones is
second with S9i, In three champion
ships combined he has beon with n
stroke OF having the best score.
In 1920 Ouimet beat Bobbie Jones
In the open at the Engineers club.
Long Island. That day Ouimet holed
out every kind OF a doubtful or i'm.
possible putt. and shot "circus stuff
all through the match. Next day
Oulmet was "off' and lost TO Evens.
Last year willis Hunter the Eng
lish amateur champion, beat Jones,
playing amazing golf. and next day
was 10 strokes off his game and lost.
In the amateur championship this
year Sweetser played course-recor1
golf against Jones when Jones game
was good enough TO win the semi-
finals times out OF 10.
In the open this year Jones and
Black were bounded by a huge gal
lery that interfored more or less
with their play. Sarazon, with no
gallery worth mentioning following
his play shot the record score and
won,
Bobby Jones father says that n
the jinx can't DO chased OF any
other way Bobby will have 90 change
his name and see II he cant break
his streak OF hard luck by shooting
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-09-29
INJURIES SLOW
UP WORK AROUND
SOONER CAMPUS
Let-up in Practice Expect.
ed on Account of Tough
Luck With Dummy

NORMAN, Sept 2s.--Two serious
injuries marrcd tho otherwise bril-
liant workout or the Sooner football
oluods Wednesday afternoon. Clif-
ford tM!liury) Bowlcs. veteran
tackle OF Powder River" fame.
knocked down a shoulder In tackllpy
the dummy and will ha out Of tho
game for at least ten days, according
~ the attending phy.cian.
Nby Blrmenthal. Prague. star
quarter back of last season freshman
~ ana a member OF the fret versity
squad, cracked a bone In his should
81 lacking the same dummy Ard
-.u be out of the play indefinitely.
Bumtnthai was taken TO the Univer-
aity hcspitnl Ia Oklahoma city today.
in order 10 have an S-ray picture
made ~ his SHOULDER TO ascertain
th" "X"nt 81 his injury.
Two Miuur Inquiries,
Two additional injuries. minor
ones. during the course OF work
Wednesday caussd the Sooner spec
tators tc bosin talking ink. Pierre
Grlmmot. pauls Valley heavyweight,
who IL a member OF the first varsity
squad. wronChcd knee In the
scrimmngo. and was cent TO the doc
tor and wilfrcd Morse. Blackwell.
gihrter back. spraincd an ankle
few seconds later.
theRe injuries shoots the Sooner
hospital list up to seven thta week.
with Stahl Perry, letter end, and
Bowlcs both former letter men on
the serious list, Bill Wllllams, Ana
datko back and end. has not re-
ported for work since his injury
Monday and atill carries his shoulder
In sling. Injuries are coming early
this season and owen hopes they get
them all out OF their system before
the season opens instend OF waiting
for the middle OF the season as last
year. with two moro weeks 10 20
before the season opens. all bat
filurnrnthri and Williams are ex-
pectcd to be back In the lineup.
Owen Pushing Men.
owen sent the Sooners through an
hour OF dummy tackling and then
opened with glmost an hour OF punt
ing In scrimmage. Morrison. veteran
full back, and Brlstow. flrat-year
full back. booted In opposition TO
each other and the coaches mixed In
tho play showing every man his
weaknesses on both offensc and de-
fonse pertaining 90 the punt.
with the fret men injured from
the dummy work, indications were
late Wednesday that the Sooner5
would be given n let-up on this ex-
tremely heavy drlli. Iuexpericnce In
the key to the trouble since all but
Bowles are first-yenr men who have
been Injured. That same inexperi-
ence is the thing that oklahoma will
have to fight hardest this year. The
youngsters have not learned how TO
handle themselves In order to keep
injuries down TO the minimum, hut
with the serious Lessons they have
had this week. marked Improves
ment In tho work can he seen.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-09-29
ROilie Williams Back
In Wisconsin Bdckfield

MADISON, Wis, Sept. 2s.--Rol.
10 williams, captain ot the 1899
University Of Wisconsin football
team enters his third year OF varsity
competition as widely heralded
buckfiold star.
williams came 10 the Badger In
s'itution from the Edgerton, Wis,
high school md jumped into the
spotlight Of Western conference play
during his sophomore year. His al
most uneXampled ability 10 twist
and squlrm HIS way through oppos-
ing players gave him immediate
recognition as a star halfbaCk.
The third year OF play finds him
IN his regular berth at halfhLck,
Last year inellg!blllty took the reg
ular Wisconsin quarterback and
Rollle stepped into his shoes at the
height Of the playing season Hin
excellent generalship won him n
place on several mythical all
American teams.
The Badger captain In expected
by sport followers here 20 lead the
field Of conference backfield men
OF the season.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-09-29

The oklahoma high school con
ference race will get little action
this weekend when Guthrie drops
down into oklahoma city today and
Blackwell takes on tho Tulsa high
school Ian at TULSA Saturday after
noon with the scheduled games OF
this Weekend. ends most OF the pre-
liminary skirmishes and practice
aanes and the real football olimlnR-
don contest is on.
Muskogce, Ardmore, Shawnee
and Ramona have loaded up
for practice games today and
stand little chance OF going to defeat.
Jones' Snpulpa champions were
scheduled 10 meet the University of
Arkans's freshmen today but the
game vas Cancelled and Sapulpa
playc the oklahoma Military acad-
emy team at Clnrcmore Thursday
winning 2l TO 9. Muskogee will tackle
the st. Joseph college. while Ramona
viii play Bornsdall and Ardmoro
VIII each clash with Wilson.
The two real games that have
bearing on the little 10" race are
the Guthrie Oklahoma City game
and the Blackwcll-Tulsa encounter,
The Tulsans have been defeated by
Ramona and BiXhy early this season,
but the games had no bearing on the
conference race. Neither Blxby or
Ramona are real contendcrs for state
honors although both have good
light teams After this week two
teams viii have been eliminated
from the 'littlc 10" title sprint and
the long grind In on.
Pryor, the team that battled Sa-
pulpa last year for state honors. is
idle this week. No game has been
regularly scheduled and no practice
game has been arranged.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-09-29
Texas University
Grid Team Facing
Dismal Prospects

ny the Associated Press
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2S,--Wlth
but four Of last years regular play,
ers hack, and one OF tho heavies,
schedules arranged I'm the history
Of tho University OF Texas, Coach
r.. NJ. Whitaker has 90; about to
round out a winning football team
for the Texas school
Thirty-seven Contcnders for pO-
sltiOns on the LonghOrn team re.
Toried for work at the initial prac'
tice. The squad is headed by Capt.
A. NJ. q. SwcnsOn, who will hold
down the conter this season. Other
members Of last years squad who
reported are: Joe Moore, end:
Lane Tynes. fullback, and Ivan Rob-
ertson. hnlfback.
Nine games are included on the
Texas schedule. beginning with
Austin college here on September 20,
and ending with the annual Thanks.
giving battle with Texas rival
Texas A. q NJ. college Of College
Station.
The complete schedule follows:
September 29-Austin college at
Austin.
October Phillips university n,
Austin,
October 14-oklnhoma A. & NJ
al Austin.
October 2t--Vanderbilt at Dallas
October 2S-University OF Ala
bama at Austin.
November 4-Rice institute nj
Houston.
November 11--Southwestern uni.
versity AT Austin.
November is-Unlverslty OF Okla
homa nt Norman.
November 3O--Texas A. 4 NJ. ai
Austin.
The coaching staff OF the TeYas
eleven viii again he headed by e. NJ
whitaker. 3 u Seldom, who wnf
with the Longhorns last year, Will
handle the line work. Seldom was
all-wostern guard while with the
Ohio state eleven. Tho staff IL
complete with Milton Romncv. Chi.
Cago star, ana Clyde Lttlefield. for.
mer Longhorn star, who will assist
with the varsity and coach the
freshman sound.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-09-29
Harding Picks
YQnkS TO Win
World Series
President Tells Bancroft That
His Team Doomed to
Flivver Out

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2s.-The
New York Yanks viii win the
worlds series. Take the word OF
President Harding for II and be
guided accordingly.
The president picked the Yanks
today TO triumph over the Giants
in the annual fall baseball classic.
Dave bancroft, captain and short
stop OF the Giants called at the
White House today TO invite the
president to the championship
games. They talked baseball for
few minutes when the president
Is said to have made the assertion
that Bancrofts team was doomed
to defeat because OF the lack OF
competent pitchers.
Well, the president is preju
diced in favor OF the Yanks be-
cause Washington Is in tho Ameri-
can league" said Dave. laconically.