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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-13
SUMTER COUNTY
LEGAL ADS.
LEGAL AID No. 4o7.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
'RGIA, Sumter County.

Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
GEORGIA, Sumter County.
Notice is hereby given to all par.
ties indebted to the estate of Mrs.
Callie l.. Broadfield 10 max. settle
merit of the same at ence that all
creditors of said estate will present
their claim, properly verified, to the
undersigned for payment at once.
This January 4, 1922.
MRS. ETHED BR0ADFIELD BA-
KER, executrix of estate of Mrs.
Callie L. Broadfeld.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-13
E DIT RIAL.

The Manufacturers Record reports
the publication of 47,500 Southern
industrial and building notices during
1921, showing construction activity,
and points to a bright outlook for
the future. The number for Deem
Der totaled 4,406 compared with 81
576 for January and exceeded only
by March, June and September when
the numbers were 5005, 4448 and
4415.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-13
OLD DAYS IN AMERICUS
TWENTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY

Mondoy morning. No paper pub
lished.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-13

VIC "dSt
To ponder DER a noble deed and pray
And smile when evening comes
This is my task.
Maud Luise Ray
EDITORIAL.
The Manufacturers Record reports
the publication of 47,500 Southern
industrial and building notices during
1921, showing construction activity,
and points to bright outlook for
the future. The number for Decem-
Der totaled 4,406 compared with 81
576 for January and exceeded only
by March, June and September when
the numbers were 5005, 4448 and
4415.
Augustus dream of oil wealth has
''busted." The state geologist has
reported that the oil found seeping
through the ground at the Y. M. c.
A.. excavation was refined. Options
will be worth less now.
Henry Ford plans city rs miles
long at Muscle Shoals. They'll have
to use airplanes to go to work and
come home.
The Prince of Wales is to be mar
ried very soon, says semi-official
London report. Thank goodness.
When we get that and Princess Mary's
marriage over, we can get down to
work again.
Senator Watson's chauffeur was
arrested in Washington Tuesday
night for being intoxicated while
driving a car, after being in col
lision. The senator was not in the
car. We didn't know the senator
sported chauffeur.
Those Headline writer's who refer
to the basketball scason.as the "cage"
season go a ling way for short
word.
-
Clifford Walker made trip down
to Atlanta from Monroe few days
ago and straightway the talk was
started that he was in a receptive
mood for the political lightning te
strike his way and bring about hi
entry again into the lists for COVER
nor.
Autoists are holding shows. Pedes
TRANS have no show.
George Pepper is now a senator
and hot time is expected.
:. The flapper says she only acts Xix,
an old maid thinks.
Hootch-hounds are barking at thu
moonShlne.
Eealth Hint. Never laugh at you
wife when she cries.
Most of those who swore off swear
ing are swearing on.
Pittsburg woman shot her hus
band because he hit her with ham
,ner, How touchy the women arr
getting!
The optimist read "no" from
right to left,
The Garland brothers, who re
fused a million in 1921, have &C
cepted. Normally, We hear YOU
footsteps
A girl with cotton stockings never
/, sees a mouse.
Fine motto: Live SO you can pas
any grocery store in town.
New American steamer named
'Limburgia" ought to be safe in /;
fog.
A man who sticks mis- nose int
other peoples business often gets i
I advertises advance in Prices"
When a movie wants big GROVE
1t advertises "Advanc in Prices
There is a plague of dice play
lng,' says an official Shaky bust
ness.
1t beats all how a woman can ge
trunkful of stuff into suitcase.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-13

Augustus dream of oil wealth has
busted" The state geologist has
reported that the oil found seeping
through the ground at the Y. M. c.
A. excavation was refined. Options
will be worth less now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-13

Henry Ford plans city rs miles
long at Muscle Shoals. They'll have
to use airplanes to go to work and
come home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-13

The Prince of Wales is to be mar
ried very soon, says a semi-official
London report. Thank goodness.
When we get that and Princess Marys
marriage over, we can get down to
work again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-13

Senator Watson's chauffeur was
arrested in Washington Tuesday
night for being intoxicated while
driving a car, after being in a col
lision. The senator was not in the
car. We didn't know the senator
sported chauffeur.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-13

1t beats all how woman can get
trunkful of stuff into a suitcase.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-13

Ordinary, Sumter County, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-13

There is a plague of dice play
mg,' says an official. Shaky bust.
ness.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06
Chicago Mayor Is
Given Reward For
DeSerter'S Arrest

CHICAGO.-Mayor William Hale
Thompson caught an alleged army de.
serter and earned 1000 for making
the capture. The man gave his name
as John Ross of Providence, r. l.,
and said that he had obtained the en-
dorsement Of scores of mayors be
tween here and Boston while on a
cross-country hike"
1t has Been his custom to visit the
chief executive of each city through
which he passed, obtain letters of en-
dorsement and also permit them to
contribute cash for his hiking fund
When he visited Mayor Thompson,
the latter questioned him closely and
asked for his army discharge papers
When the visitor could not produce
the pass he was arrested by depart
ment of justice agents
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06
Detective Held for
Tampering With
Jury inLOs Angeles

LOS ANGELES.-H. S. Hockins, a
private detective, Is under arrest here
on charge of jury tampering in the
case of Arthur C. Burch. accused of
the murder Of J. Belton Kennedy, and
another faces citation for contempt
of court us the result of the court in
vestigatlon of too-close questioning Of
members of the venire from which the
jurors for Burch's second trial were
to have been chosen.
Hockins, an employe of a detective
agency engaged by the state to inves
tigate jury panels. is charged with a
felony for which the punishment is a
possible sentence of five years inn
prisonment or fine of $1,000. F.. C.
Neal is the man said to face citation
for contempt, although he still is at
liberty.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06
New Workers Start
War on VOlSteadian
Procedure in Nation

NEW YORK.-Leaders Of the asso-
citation against the prohibition amend
ment have completed arrangements
for a membership rally to be held
Thursday night in Carnegie hall. An.
nouncements of the meeting detailed
the purpose Of the association as fol-
lows:
ITO get the Volstead act out of the
law and keep II out.
ITO oppose the passage of similar
laws and to endeavor to have the en-.
forcement OF the 18th amendment ESQ
long as it remains in force) left to
the people of the several states under
the concurrent clause.
ITO work FOR the repeal Of the pro-
hibtion amendment"
Pending the accomplishment of the
above program to favor and encourage
obedience to the prohibition laws aa
now effective.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06
HILL TO TALK ON
Law EF0RCENENT
Presbyterian Church to Bring
Lecturer Here on April 10
For Luncheon En-
gagement.

DR.. John Wesley Hill Of Washington,
d. c., representative OF the Interna,
Revenue Department OF the United
States, is scheduled 10 be in Ardmore
Monday, April 10. and at noon-da,
luncheon session at First Presbyterian
church will deliver an address on Law
and Order and Problems and Perils of
Reconstruction.
DR.. Hill is lecturer OF international
fame and his coming to Ardmore is a
most important occasion. His talk is
Being given throughout the states rs
a stimulus to law enforcement. Special
conferences with the various city ane
county officials are a part OF his work.
DIR. Ernest T. Bynum. state federal
prohibition attorney, was in Ardmore
"Wednesday making arrangements for
DIR. Hill's presence here Monday. Final
details are being worked out by loca,
committees and anyone desiring TO at.
tend the luncheon and hear the lecture
should communicate with City Manager
Kirk Dyer.
DR.. Bynum went from Ardmore to Du.
rant where arrangements will be made
for DR.. Hills appearance In that city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06
CIVIL WAR VETERANS TO
CELEBRATE GETTYSBURG

GETTYSBURG, Pa.-Civil war vet.
Grams have started a movement for
the celebration of the Goth anniversary
of the battle of Gettysburg with an-
other reunion here in July, 1928. The
local Grand Army post, sponsor for
the mov<leDt, has been assured the
cooperation of the Chamber of Com
merce and business mems organi2a-
tions in an effort to obtain federal
and state aid in financing the project.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06
RAINS HALIING
WORK ON FARMS
Prairie Valley Singing Glass
Made Big Hit at Rose Hill
Convention Last
Sunday.

PRAIRIE VALLEY.-The recent
rains have put a stop to farming and
road work in this vicinity. However,
the rains are very beneficial in that
most tanks have been filled for stock
water. which will take great burden
off those who have had TO draw or
haul water for their stock.
Grover Herndon made a trip to the
Brock oil field Sunday.
The Prairie Valley singing class was
well represented at the Carter County
Singing convention which was held at
Rose Hill last Sunday. Those attend
ing the convent on We're Mr.. and Mrs
W. NJ. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. G. w.
Lasley, Rev. B. f. Colley, Reuben
Bratcher and Prof. C. G. Adams. The
Prairie Valley junior quartet, com
posed Of Veriie Paschall, Hester Brat.
cher, Irele Lasley and Lillian Brat.
cher, made a great hit at the conven-
ton. All report a great time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lewis of Ard
more were visitors of Mr.. and Mrs
M. H. Bratcher last Sunday.
w. II. Biggs and family Wis ted rela.
tives and friends near Springer last
Sunday.
Clyde Herndon and Mrs. Myrtle
Herndon were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lane of Ardmore Sunday. On their
way home they narrowly escaped
serious accident when their car turned
sidewisc and slid into the ditch. For
tunately no one was hurt and no ma
terial damage done to the car.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Williams of
this community went to see Mrs. Rice
last Sunday. Mrs. Rice is Mrs. vii
liams' mother and has been serious
ly i'll.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06
FRECKLE-FACE
Sun and Wind Bring Out UCIy Spots.
How TO Remove Easily

Here's a chance. Miss Freckle.face. TO
try a remedy FOR frccklcs with the guar.
antee OF a reliable concern that it will
not cost you a penny unless IL removes
the freekles; while IL It does give YOU
clear complexion the expense is trif
ling.
Simply get an ounce Of Othlne-,iou.
bic strength--from any druggist and a
few applications should show you how
easy II is to rid yourself Of the homely
frccklcs and get beautiful complexion.
Rarely is more than one ounce needed
for the worst case.
BE sure to ask the druggist FOR the
double strength othine as this strength
Is sold under guarantee Of money back
II II fails to remove ferckles.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06
DENBY WARNS NAVY
MEN OF PROPAGANDA

WASHINGToN-officers and mon
Of the navy stood forewarncd Thurs
uay by Secretary Denby TO guard
against sinister propaganda" emanat
Ing, he said. from certain societies OF
foreign origin and designed to under
mine the morale Of the navy and tc
insinuate into It's personnel elements
OF disloyalty and disorder.
In n special order communicated
throughout the naval service Wcdnes
cay Secretary DENLY warned those
ashore and afloat" to guard themselves
from the preaching OF sovietlsm. com
munism and anarchy"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06
GRAND JURY TO TAKE UP
THE J0LLIE MURDER CASE

ENID. okla.-Federal court grand
iury was empanelled here Wednesday
morning to consider the case OF Byron
Warren and Mrs. Ardellie Jollle. in
which the defendants are accused OF
having murdered the Jollie woman's
husband at Fort Reno for the purpose
Of obtaining his life insurance. The
jury IS expected 10 report on the case
before the close OF the Wednesday ses
sion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06
SENATE WILL VOTE ON
MORE JUDGES NEXT FRIDAY

WASHINGTON.-An agreement was
made "Wednesday by the senate to vote
finally next Friday on the bill to create
a score more Of federal judges. This
was followed by the defeat of tie
vote of an amendment offered by Sena-
tor Fletcher, democrat of Florida, to
authorize an additional judge for south
ern Florida district.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06
BE Sanitary.

Because coffee is an organic matter
and decomposes if exposed to the air,
vessels which have been used for cof.
fee should not be put away until every
crevice has been cleaned thoroughly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06

the Whole Chinese
nation TO drin k
milk and eat milk
products.
That's u ne W
thing for China.
Dairy cattle are
unknown here. A
Chinese baby. when
weaned, goes on a
rice diet. If its
mother dies. mill.
of the SOW. mare
or goat sustain II,
Edmunds has es.
tablished a dairy al
the college here.
The provincial gov
ernment is paying
a subsidiary TO aid
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06
MAN SHOT WIFE BECAUSE
HE LOVED HER, HE SAID

PEORIA, Ill.--"I shot her because /
loved her." Elmer Garrett, held for the
murder of his former wife, Mrs. Elmer
Garrett, 40, told police. Jealousy over
his wife's preference for other men is
attributed as the cause for the Staying.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06
PICTURES OF NEW YORK CRY

Largest city on earth; tallest sky
scrapers and most costly bridges.
Nice for parlor, attracts the at
tention of all friends; artist col
pred Five pictures 10c; fifty pic
lures soc.
CARL VIEWER, ZITA, OKLA.
Via. HealdtOn
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06

now. You may use this letter to help
other girls, as the letters in your book
helped me. - ROSE WAIDNEB, 30l8
Roseland Place, Baltimore, Md.
That is the thought so often expressed
in letters recommending Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. These wo-
men know what they have suffered, they
describe their symptoms and state how
they were finally made well. Just plain
statements, but they want other women
to be helped.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is a medicine made from medi-
cinal roots and herbs, and without drugs,
to relieve the sickness women so often
have, which is indicated by backache,
weak feelings, nervousness, and no am
bition to get anything done or to go
anywhere. 1t has helped many women.
Why not try it?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06

is your back giving outP Are you
tired. miserable. all run down; tor
turod with nagging hackache. lame
ness and sudden. stabblng painsY II
10, look 10 your kidnoys. overwork,
hurry and worry tend to weaken the
kidneys. Backaoho and an all worn
out feeling is often the first warn.
Ing. Get hack your health while YOU
can. Use Deans Kidney Pills, the rem.
edy Ardmore folks recommend. Ask
your neighborl
Here's an Ardmore Case
WIN Marshall. s5S srd Ave. n. W..
rays: IL had occasion to take Doan's
Kidney Pills and know they are
just what Is claimed for them. I had
backache and lameness in my hips
and back. | was 30 stiff that when
] bent could hardly strsighten. I
used Doan's Kidney Pills and about
one box cured me In good shane"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06
MONTHS OF
SUFFERING
How a Baltimore Girl Recov.
cred Her Health
Baltimore, Maryland. For several
months | suffered with severe backache

ana general W e a k
ness. l could dnotsleep
comfortably at night
for pains in my back.
! found your book at
home one day and
after reading it be-
gan at once to take
Lydia E. Pinkham's
w ge table Com
pound. l have had
very goodresultsand
some of my. girl
friends ara taking IL
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06
TEACHES CHINESE TO
DRINK SWEET MILK

CANTON, China.-Dr. Charles X
Edmunds, president of the Canton
christian college, is milkman to 400.
VVO'OOO people! He's trying to teach
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06

the spread Of the industry.
Edmunds is on his way back from
America now with some choice Hol.
stein cattle.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-06

Less sugar will be necessary il lit.
tie salt is added when cooking very sour
fruits.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-19
HELP INVALIDS no FORGET
Presence Of Canary or GoIdFsh In
the Sicleroom invariably Has
Beneficial Effect.

Next time you sit in a room, the
furnishings of which include a bowl
of goldfish, consider how much time
you spend watching the small fish as
they swim slowly about or dart about
Ia pursuit Of each other.
Probably you will conclude you
were INDUCING the usual tendency of
the normal person to be attracted to
moving objects In sick persons and
cOnvalescents this tendency is more
pronounced, and in the aged and very
young it Is still more so.
That psychology of this attraction
was given by Dr. Edward N. Leavy,
formerly veterinarian to the animals
III Central park zoo. He is now con-
nected with a Fifth avenue pet store.
'Sick persons lying in bed spend a
great deal of time watching the gold
fish If an aquarium is in their room"
he said. at takes their minds of
their pains and aches and is very ben
efcial.'
Canaries share with goldfish the
honor Of being the chief animate en-
tertainment to the sick-New York
Sun.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-19
Skin Tortured Babies Sleep
Mothers Rest
After Cuticura
Soap Csc, Ointment Is and SOC, Taleum Use.
The Wronu Foot,

From a telegram recently received
by the district superintendent Of an
Indian railway from a Babu station
master: "Comlng on duty early in the
morning clad in my new and white uni
form perceived a man seated on a
box in a naked and aggressive manner.
Taking him to be an ordinary pas
senger, I proceeded to slap him, where
upon he hastily arose, unlocked the
said box, clad himself in a policeman's
uniform he took thereOut and arrested
me. The shoe is thus situated on the
erroneous peddle. Please arrange
London Morning Post.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-19
makIno Good an Cd Bosgt

A process has been discovered
whereby old leather can be converted
into gelatin. Such transformation of
fers ready way Of utilizing many ar
ticles after their value to every one
but the junk man appears to be gone
Since head coverings are sometimes
made Of leather it would appear that
at least the man confident that his
candidate will win in an election may
literally back up his confidence with
the time-honored promise that he viii
eat his hat in the event that his man
loses.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-19
National EmbIems.

The rose, England's national flower,
was chosen as the country's symbol at
the close of the War Of the Roses.
The shamrock is firmly imbedded in
Irish hearts because st. Patrick used
it to illustrate one of his sermons.
The thistle was adopted as the ma
tional emblem Of Scotland because,
in the reign of Malcolm II, a moat
filled with thistles saved a Scotch fort,
ress from Danish invasion.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-19
Specialist at Fault.

"Stand back. The master detective
is now scanning the window sill with
magnifying glass;"
But" protested the mild little man,
81 live across the street and 1 lodged
this complaint"
"Wen?"
"DO you suppose it would hurt the
great detectives feelings if were to
tell him he's not only scanning the
wrong window sill, but he's in the
wrong house ?"-Birmingham Age-Her-
aid.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-19
Gas, Indigestion,
Stomach Misery
''Diapepsin"

"Pape's Qiapepsin" has proven itself
the surest relief for Indigestion, Gases,
Flatulence, Heartburn, Sourness, Fer
mentation or Stomach Distress caused
by aciditJ, A few tablets give almost
immediate stomach relief and shortly
the stomach is corrected so you can
eat favorite foods without fear. Large
case costs only few cents at drug stora.
Millions helped annually.-Advertise
ment.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-19
He Didn't Llnaer.

Haven't I met you somewhere be-
fore?" asked the dapper young man
who thought he was a perfect devil
with the ladies.
mo, you haven't" replied the beach
beauty, coolly. 'T've never seen you
before in all my life, but sit right down
and tell me about your papa and
mama"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-19
Now the "Hydro-olide

A new "hydro-glider" just completed
on the west coast is described in Pop
ular Mechanics Magazine. 1t is said
to provide all the thrill and speed Of
a hydroplane gliding over the surface
Of the ocean. In fact, it amounts prac-
hcally to a flying boat without wings,
and is driven over the surface Of the
water by an air-propeller motor at a
speed of sixty miles an hour.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-19
RankIinn Envy.

Eat least you are not charged with
any very serious offense this time"
''That's what makes me so resent
full" whimpered Bill the Burg. ~
never get charged with anything seri-
Gus enough to make the sentimental
public throw kisses at me and send
me flowers" .
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-19
The Majority Had II.

The manager of the apartment house
received a call one morning from an
irate top-f1oOr tenant.
"The roof leaks !" cried the top-fOor
man.
"Roof-leaks? Nonsense! !" retOrted
the manager. "None of the people in
the other flats say sO."-Harper's
Weekly.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-19
IDENTIFIED

list Gas Man: | Just went into q
house and the woman thought that
was a robber and she threw up her
hands.
End Gas Man: Well | guess Il
Strengthened things out when you
told her you were the gas man.
list Gas Man: Nav! She kept her
hands up and told me where | could
find the meter.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-19

"That fellow Jones, is an incorrig-
ible liar, but 1 gotta say he is smooth
at it-smoOth and oily"
yeah I think he married one of
these women who always require ex-
plantations and alibis."
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-19
CONFIDENCE

"After the lecture the speaker will
stay for a few minutes and answer
any question that may be asked Of
him."
81 wish 1 had the confidence Of that
man."
"Why?"
"Tve got five small children and I'd
like to feel that could answer any
question they put to me-"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-19
The GarruIous Sex.

He-WOmen always have to monopO-
lie the conversation. A woman can't
sit still and listen for one full minute.
She-Oh. indeed Suppose the other
party to the conversation were making
proposal of marriage?
He-Not even then. She'd say yes
before he'd spoken a minute.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-19
Hard Luck

II say, Mark, have you heard about
that poor man who swallowed Q
spOonT
mo, What about himP'
"Why, he can't stir"