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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-16
LETTERS FROM
THE PEOPLE

Editor Times-Recorder In the
call for the mass meeting to discuss
the proposal to change the form of
city government, Mr.. W. M. Jones,
chairman of the citizens committee,
refers to the purchase of the Play
grounds and installing new equip.
ment at the pumping station as 4
mistake in financing and which he
states should have been financed with
bond money. He ascribes this faulty
financing to the system of govern
ment rather than the city administra-
ton. 1t is not my intention to ex-
press an opinion as to the merits of
the commission form of government
as contrasted with that now in effect,
but l do consider that it is not only
proper but my duty to call attention
to the fact that the purchase of the
Playground property was in the ma
ture of emergency financing, and
could not have been handled at the
time with a bond issue, though l
would not say that it could not after
ward have been covered by a bond
issue.
The property that is now the Play
ground had been placed in the hands
of an auctioneer for immediate sale
cut up into small lots, and when the
vision of what this property would
mean to the future citizenship of
Americas as a playground came, the
time was too short for any sort of
financing, private or civic, other
than that of perSuading the city offic-
ials to purchase it. The proposition
was first put before the Rotary club,
then before a mass meeting and rep
resentatives from this mass meeting
went before the Mayor and City
Council and urged that the purchase
be made. In this meeting the Mayor
consulted the city attorney, who gave
as his opinion that the city could
properly make the purchase for edu-
cational purposes, looking forward to
the time when a new school building
would have to be erected, using most
of the grounds for physical education
and the house as a club house for the
women's organizations of Americas,
and to the everlasting credit of the
Mayor and City Council, the pur.
chase was made, the financing having
been made possible by loan from
one of the banks of Americas at less
than the legal rate of interest. | am
aware that the question has not
been raised as to the value of the
property from an investment stand
point, but it is of interest to all citi-
zens to know that the property has
been kept in good condition and i'm
proved to the extent of several thous-
and dollars by the expenditure of
money derived from popular sub
scription.
The city has not been asked and
has not paid dollar for its upkeep
since the purchase was made, but
has generously co-operatea IN the
Improvement Of the grounds when
the city force was net otherwise en-
gagged.
If the time should come when the
city desires to convert its time loan
into bond issue, earnestly hope
that this bond issue viii be ample to
make the additional purchase of the
property between the present boun-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-16

serving salad course with punch,
Invited to meet Mrs. Henderson
were Mrs. Lee Council, Mrs. Thomas
McLendon, Mrs. Hollis Fort, Mrs.
George Duncan, Mrs. James Hixon,
Mrs. j. d. Hooks, Mrs. Cliff Williams,
Mrs. G. c. Webb, Mrs. Dudley Gate
wood, Mrs. Barlow Council, Mrs.
Lueius McCleskey.
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PENNSYLVANIA VOTING.

PHILADELPHIA, May 16.
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls
today to nominate candidates for the
senate, congress and state officers
from governor down.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-16

Rev. James B. Lawrence left last
night for Savannah, where he will
remain until Saturday, attending the
Savannah diocese meeting
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-16

Mrs. John Sheffield is in Dawson
today attending the District Wo-
mans Missionary Conference.
Miss Jane Armstrong has returned
to her home in Macon. after spending
the weekend here with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Tower.
Mrs. j. M. Burton is representing
the Lee Street Methodist church at
the District Missionary conference
in Dawson. She will return here to-
morrow. s..s.
Mrs. C. G. Stegin, of Savannah, is
the guest of Mrs. j. E. Courtenay
for some time.
Mrs. Wilson, of Americas, is here
on a visit to her grand daughter, Miss
Annie Mae Pollock, and other rela-
tives.-Cordele Dispatch.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Larkin, mo-
tored from their home in Macon
Monday, and were the guests of Miss
Mary Parker and Bob Lone. Mr.. and
Mrs. Larkin are directors of the
Oglethorpe Camp for girls and ST.
Simons Vacation Camp for boys
Miss Parker and Mr.. Lane will be
leaders at these camps. Mr.. Larkin
stated that an attractive feature of
the boys camp this summer will be
the radio concerts and instruction
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-16

Mrs. j. j. Redmond has returned
to Americas, after a visit to relatives
in Rome.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FOR RENT

EXPERT AUTO PAINTING at low
est prices. Ford Tops IS off. Sum-
ter Auto Painting Co., Cotton Ave.
Phone 866. 15-6t
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Judge James A. Hixon spent Mon
day in Forsyth, where he was a pail
bearer at the funeral Of Col. Robert
L. Berner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-16

H. S. Walker returned home Mon
day after spending a week in New
York City on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-16


The best investment of city is il
its citizenship and no one can be
hold the use that is being made OF
this property of the city by the boys
and girls, the little tots The young
men and men who are still young
in promoting their physical develop
ment, their spiri 5of fair play and
team WORK, without realizing that il
is paying dividends of the right sort.
The future citizen is ''The Man Whs
Is Twelve Years Old"
Il know a man and he lives near by,
In the land called Everywhere.
You might not think he's a man by his
hat,
Or the clothes he may choose to
wear,
But meath his jacket with many a
patch
Lies a heart more, precious than
gold;
The heart of Man meath the coat
of a Boy
A man who is twelve years old.
For we never can tell what the future
may make
OF the boys we carelessyl meet,
For MANY a congressman is doing the
chores
And President play in the street.
The hand that is busy with play
things now
The reins of the world may hold,
So take off my hat and proudly
salute
The man who is twelve years old"
]. RALSTON CARGILL.
Editor Times-Recorder: Please
get a home among your readers for a
little homeless baby, or for one of
our larger boys or girls. | wouldn't
be surprised if some good ehildless
home there would like to take our
twin girls, nine years old. You
couldn't tell Doris from Dorothy
to save yaur life.
We have thirty-two on hand today
that are ready to go out if only the
good homes will offer to take them
and give them the individual love
that no institution can possibly give.
They are homesick for a mother and
daddy and real home where they
can grow up among friends who will
never think of them as orphans, but
as coming citizens of our great state.
l personally tha Ak you for what
you have done to get homes for the
thousand children we have already
placed with fostcr-parents all about
Georgia. The editors are our most
valuable co-workers in this cause.
Tell them to write to the Georgia
Childreh's Home Society, or to me
personally, and will try to see that
a JOY giving child soon comes to
them Make it clear that we are in
Atlanta, not Macon. Very sincerely
yours. ROBERT B. M'CORD,
State Superintendent.
Atlanta, Ga.
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CARD OF THANKS.

For the many acts Of love and SYM
pathy shown during the illness and
death of our loved one, and for the
beautiful floral offerings eontribut-
ed, We wish to express our deep and
lasting appreciation.
H. M. FAUST AND CHILDREN,
w. 2. GUNNELLS,
MISS ANNIS GUNNELLS,
MR.. AND MRS. w. T. KENMORE
AND FAMILY.
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PERSONAL.

Ben Swift, of Columbus, spent
Tuesday in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-16

The best values offered
in this city in a long time.
Majority less than cost.
Most popular kinds, i'm
Guiding Plain, Tafetas,
Satins, Fancy Ribbons of
all widths up to 10 inches
and down to IL inch.
Former prices 10c to
$1.OO. :,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-16

Mrs. John Sheffield is in Dawson
today attending the District Wo-
mans Missionary Conference.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
Cocoanut Oil Makes
A Splendid Shampoo

If you want to keep your hair in
good condition, be careful what you
wash it with.
Most soaps and prepared sham
poos contain too much alkaH. This
dries the scalp, makes the hair brit
tie. and is very harmful. Mulsified
cocoanut oil shampoo (Which is
pure and entirely greaseless). is
much better than anything else you
can use for shampooing, as this
can't possibly injure the hair.
Simply put two or three teaspoon
fuls of Mulsified in a cup or glass
with little warm water, then mois-
ten your hair with water and rub it
in. 1t will make an abundance of
rich, creamy lather, and cleanse the
hair and scalp thoroughly. The
lather rinses out easily, and re-
moves every particle of dust, dirt,
dandruff and excess oil. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and it
leaves it tine and silky, bright, fluff
~ and easy TO manage
You can get Mulsified cocoanut oil
shampoo at any drug store. 1t is
very cheap, and a few ounces is
enough to last everyone in the fam
lily for months. Be sure your drug
gist gives you Mulsified
usement-l
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
COUNCIL PLANS
MORE PARKING
SPACE IN CITY
City Dads Authorize Lights in Tie
Yard-Aay Hire Man to Patrol
Grounds.
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, June 20.-At the regular
meeting OF the city council last
night the electric light committee
was authorized to have lights
placed in the tie yards and at the
grounds north of the depot for the
use of autoists, especially on Sat
urday nights.
For the past year increased park
ing space has been one of the main
problems Last Saturday night it
was estimated that at least 300
cars had to be parked on side
streets, away from the business
district. On the same night, one
of the tie yards was found to con-
tain only three buggies.
The space between the depot
and opera house will not be used
unless necessary. At the west tie
yards, which will be lighted, ample
room will be left for rigs. 1t was
the consensus of opinion that a
man should be hired to patrol the
tie yards from p. m until II
o'clock midnight on Saturday
nights. No appointment was made
by the mayor last night, but it
was expected that he will name
some one for the work in the near
future.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
| Todav's News of Western Illinois
NeaUs of Yves tern
Illinois in Brief

BowIing-Mrs. Ben Curtis was
hostess to the d. E. club. The next
meeting will be held at the home OF
Miss Ethel Guldenzoph in Milan.
Members of the congregation of
the Pleasant Ridge church recently
spent the evening at the home of
affair was a surprise.
Viola.-Announcem have been
received of the birth of a son to
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thornton Of
Laryne, Wyo. Mr.. Thornton is 3
former Viola resident.
Reynolds who served on
the election board for the voting on
bonds to build a new village hall
and engine house were Royce Pet
tit, William McEntire, Lois Carpen-
ter, Verill Marston, Fred Haefele
and Ida Millett.
Taylor Ridge.-An ice cream So
ciable will be given Thursday eve
ming at the Frank Crompton home
in Bowling by the aid society of
the Methodist church. Homemade
candy will be sold.
Galva.-Miss Mildred Hanlon of
Galva will appear as soloist at the
Kewanee Pageant of Progress to be
given July 4, and 6.
Erie-Alfred Matson returned
Monday from Omaha, Neb., where
he accompanied his mother, who
makes her home with Mr.. Matson
and family She will spend the
summer with relatives at Omaha
and other places in the west.
About seventy-five from the Erie
Sunday school attended the dis
trict Sunday school convention held
at Fenton, Sunday afternoon and
evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
ALEDO YOUTH Is
INJURED BY CAR
Especial to The Argus.

Aledo. June 2O-About $50
o'clock last night Ernest Mumey,
aged II years, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mike Mumey of South College ave
nue., was severely injured when
thrown to the pavement by the j.
A Wells auto. Ernest. in company
with a brother, was delivering milk
in a push-cart and when the Wells
auto came up from behind the two
turned to let the car 90 between
them. The car passed the boys bat
a fender caught the cart and Ern-
est, in an attempt to hold on to the
cart, was thrown to the pavement.
He suffered a scalp wound and sew
eral broken ribs The lad was I'M
conscious for some time but is rest
ing nicely today.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
CAR TURNS over,
WOMAN is HURT
Galva Lady Narrowly Escapes Be-
ing Seriously Injured Sunday
Evening.
Especial Correspondence

Ga1va, June 20.-Mr. and Mrs.
John Collins and their little baby
narrowly escaped being instantly
killed Sunday evening when the
Ford car in which they were riding
skidded from some unknown cause
and swerVed to the side of the road
and turned turtle. Mrs. Collins was
pinned under the machine. The &C
Cident occurred in front of the Ed
ward Cochran residence on South
Center avenue.
Tate Aman, night policeman, who
rooms at the Cochran home and
who witnessed the accident, secur-
ed help Immediately and released
Mrs. Collins from her perilous posi-
ton beneath the car. The lady
was badly bruised and cut by the
broken glass. Mr.. Collins and the
baby escaped injury.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
HEAVY CROP OF
CHERRIES FLOOD
GENESEO MARKET
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, June 20-The cherry
crop in Geneseo and vicinity this
season has been the largest in
years The quality is good, due to
the fact that the owners Of or
chards are beginning TO put into
practice the lessons on the value of
spraying taught during the past
two years by G. Leslie. Attention
to fruit trees this season has been
very general with results that have
more than net expectation. Cher
ries have been selling on the local
market for S2.00 per bushel at re-
tail; with reduced costs in many
instances in private sales. The
prospects for large raspberry and
blackberry crops are very encour-
aging.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20

me good and I praise it highly. You
are welcome to use this letter as a
testimonial. "-STELLA NEWTON, R.
r. 8, Portland, Indiana.
Mothers = You should carefully
guard your daughter S health. Advise
her of the danger which comes from
standing around with cold or wet feet,
from, lifting heavy articles, or over
working. Donot let her overstudy-
If she complains of headache, pains
in back or lower limbs, or if you no.
tice a slowness of thought, nervous
ness or irritability on the part of your
daughter, give her careful attention.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound is an excellent medicine
for your daughter to take, as it is
especially adapted torelieve just such
symptoms. Remember it contains
nothing that can injure her.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
VETS SLOGAN
is 4 BIG DAYS,
BIGGER NIGHTS
Tomorrow is Opening Day of Ster.
ling Encampment = Exciting
Time is Anticipated.
Especial Correspondence


Sterling, June 20.-Tomorrow is
the opening day of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars state encampment-
One of the largest crowds ever Wis
iting this city is expected. Every
thing is being done to make it a
great week The slogan is -Four
big days and three sleeplesS
nights" The streets and stores are
decorated very beautifully. About
100 delegates already have regis
tered. Around a thousand dele
estes and twice that many ex-serv-
ice men are expected, besides the
thousands who will be attracted by
the big time
On Thursday night a big boxing
match will be held. in which Fran
kie Kick of Rockford and Joseph
Burch OF Chicago will battle in the
opening, and four other bouts will
complete the card. On Friday and
Saturday the Freeport ball club
will be here, and on Sunday, Ham
mond, Ind.
Friday will. be the day of parades,
both day and night. The United
States Spanish War veterans will
dedicate the captured cannon on
that day and present it to the city.
Oscar E. Carlstrom of Aledo will be
the main speaker General George
Bell, Jr., U. S. A, commanding the
9Th army corps area, also will
speak
There will be all sorts of free
attractions. Airplanes will carry
passengers over the city and also
will do stunts. There will be
something doing every minute
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
MYERSAN
FAMILY OCCUPY
new QUARTER
Principal of GeneSeo Collegiate
Stitute Plans Drive for
, 100 Students.
Especial Correspondence

GeneseO, June 20. - Rev
Louis Myers, the new principal
the Geneseo Collegiate Instits
with Mrs. Myers and family of /.
boys. arrived here a few days q
They will reside in the apartme
at Atkinson hall and are arranr.
their quarters there. and VIII p0
ably be fully settled at this Wa
end.
Principal Myers will in the ma
future begin a campaign for :
rollment of new students for !
fall term at G.. c. /. In this eF
he will be assisted by members
the board of directors and grad
ates. who are anxious TO reba
the school to an enrolment OF ,
students.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
over $500 is
PAID IN WEEK
BY OFFENDERS
Mercer County Gains 500 as a Re-
suit of Liquor Raids During
Past Week.
(Snecial to The Argus.)

Aledo. June 20-Fines of four
men arrested in 'hooch" raids by
local authorities during the past
week netted the county S702-3O. NO
stills were found but approximate
ly 25 gallons of the coveted thirst
duencher was taken.
This amount in fines and costs
was the largest amount ever con-
tributed TO the county by liquor
offenders in a single week. Sew
eral others arrested during the
past week pleaded not guilty to the
charges preferred against them
and are out on bonds. At the DC
tober term of the county conrt il
is probable that more money will
be received as a result of the past
weeks raids.
Those who have been fined by
Judge Friend L. Church and the
amounts are: C. H Anderson, New
Boston, S5S; Ray Vaughn, Gales
burg. S24SS0; William Beam, Jr,
Matherville, 1873; Matt Allison,
Matherville, S197.50.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
CITY FILES BILL
TO PAVE ALLEYWAY

Aledo, June 2O.-A petition was
filed in county court yesterday by
city officials for a special assess
ment and condemning land for the
paving and Strengthening Of the
alley between the LeMaster and
Davis buildings. 1t is estimated
that approximately 5000 will be
needed for the proposed change.
Mayor W. X. Wells recently ap-
pointed Edward MObeTg and Joe
Boyd as the city representatives in
the deal
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
ANTI SALOON MAN
is ORION SPEAKER
Especial Correspondence.

Orion, June 2O-Rev. F. Scott
Mcbride of Chicago, superintend-
ent of the Anti-Saloon league Of
Illinois, spoke before a large audi
ence at the park Sunday evening.
Rev Mcbride is a very forceful
speaker and held the attention Of
all to the close of his address.
The community chorus furnished
the music
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
GIRLS! LEMONS
WHlTEN SKIN AND
BLEACH FRECkLES

Squeeze the juice of two lemons
into bottle containing three ounces
OF Orchard White, which any drug
store will supply for a few cents
shake well, and you have a quarter
pint OF harmless and delightful
lemon bleach. Massage this
sweetly fragrant lotion into the face,
neck, arms and hands each day, then
shortly note the beauty and white
ness of your skin.
Famous stage beauties use this
lemon lotion to bleach and bring
about that soft, clear, rosy-white
complexion, also as a freckle. sun
bum, and tan bleach because il
doesn't irritate.-( advertisement \
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
8 GRADUATES
AT ATKINSON
Especial CorrespondenceO

Atkinson, June 20.-Father Caule-
man of Moline delivered the address
at the graduation exercises at st
Anthony's church, which were held
at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Yes
terday morning the graduates re-
ceived holy communion. They were
also the guests of honor at a break
fast served by the seventh and ninth
grades.
Those completing the course
were: Sadie Eckhart, Blanche Rum
Ter. commercial; Margaret Hous-
lander, Dorothy De Splinter, Clara
Lieyens, Elizabeth Moons, Louis
Coopmans and Edward Cowels from
the eighth grade.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
PASTORS PUSH
HEDDING CAUSE
Especial Correspondence

Milan. June 2O.-Speaking in be-
half of Hedding college, a number
of prominent ministers assisted
Rev. Walter Scott of Chicago, with
the Sunday services at the Milan
Methodist church. They were Dr.
McDougaI of Seattle, Wash, Rev
Darrell of Minneapolis, Rev
Thompkins of Iowa, and Rev. J. A
Decker of Milan.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
FARMER Is BADLY
HURT IN RUNAWAY
Especial to The Argus. }

Bishop Hill. June 20.-Leonard
Malmgren was quite badly injured
in a runaway. He and his hired
man, den kruse, were riding on an
empty hayrack, when the horses
became frightened and started off
AS they approached a hedge fence
one of the lines broke and Kruse
jumped off. The horses crashed
through the fence and dashed into
a pasture. Here they made for a
tree, and as they neared it, swerved
suddenly, throwing the rack with
Mr.. Malmgren against the tree. Mr..
Malmgren's face was cut up and
his arm and leg hurt, but no bones
were broken.
Greenland was discovered by an
lcelander about SIG.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
CHOIR TO PRESENT
CANTATA TONIGHT
(Special Correspondence.l

Geneseo, June 20-The choir of
the Methodist church presents the
cantata, THE Rose Maiden" by
Frederick Cowen, this evening at
s O'Clock. Mrs. Lenore Hoeft Sage
has had charge of the choir in the
preparation of this work and her
reputation and ability assures a
very capable presentation. A large
audience is expected as the sale
of tickets has been progressing
very satisfactorily.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
BANKER TO BUILD
MODERN BUNGALOW

Especial Correspondence
Keithsburg. June 2O-Ceo-ga
Hartgrove of the Citizens State
bank has purchased a lot ON East
Main street, where he will erect a
modern 7-room bungalow. Work
mas already started. Mr.. Hartgroye
came here from Henderson county
a year and half ago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-20
AIedo and Nero err County
GARMENT MAKING
CLUB ORGANIZED
BY HAMLET GIRLS
(specia1 to The Argus.

AIedo. June 20-At a recent
meeting girls of the Hamlet COM
munity, north of this city. per-
fected an organization to be known
as the Hamlet Garment Making
club. The club will hold regular
meetings every two weeks. The
next meeting will be at the home of
Miss Florence Lee. who was elected
leader of the organization. The
officers elected were: president,
Ruth Bonynge; vice president, Ros-
ella McShane: secretary-treasurer
Catherine Whitehall. At present
the membership is not large, but
prospects are bright for rapid
grawth.