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you from the beginning.
Jimmy by this time was half way
to the door.
Understand, it's all right. sup
pose we'll have to finish Love Lorn'
together. Then I'll get out of your
way. I'll go back to London
"And throw down the chance Nc
Masters offered you? Refuse to be a
starr
II forgot about that. But it makes
no difference. I'll go back to Eng
land"
Don't start until you've heard me
out, Jimmy. I'm going to stay in the
movies because | have a purpose in
my work at last. l intend to visual
ize for women everywhere the high
est ideals of love-"
tits time somebody didw
II want to make men see that
when they cheat their homes, they're
not smart because they cheat them
selves; when they lie like Hutcheson
Coleridge to his wife, they make all
love lie, they lie to themselves. I've
ideas for Worthwhile plays, Jimmy
But they all end with the truth about
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-07
CONFESSIONS
OF A MOVIE
STAR
CHAPTER LXXVIII
THE BEST "FADE-OUT" OF ALL

THE BEST "FADE-OUT" OF ALL
AN hour later Jimmy Alcott was
- summoned to my darkened room.
He came as composedly as if he were
paying me a formal call. No one
would have suspected that he was
awaiting a decision which would de-
termine his future.
The doctor had departed. The
nurse had been sent from the room.
Motherdear remained at my side.
Motherdear could neither laugh nor
cry over the doctors decision.
"It's all right, Jimmy" she said
softly. "Too good to be true, after
the agonizing doubts of the past
weeks"
The room was very dark. My eyes,
no longer bandaged, could not endure
ray of light.
hailed Jimmy with:
"Feel therew
why, it's not much more than an
enlarged veinw Jimmy said. Then
he stopped and kissed the long scar
on my forehead. he kissed my lids,
my lips.
And this ought to be the place to
write "Fade Out" but there is a
little more to tell.
"The doctor says that it will never
show under liberal coat of grease
paint and powder! And so | do not
intend to give up my profession,
JIMMY"
Il was afraid you would not need
me-if the verdict turned out this
way" Jimmy's voice was dull
monotone. 81 get your point of view,
May! | never had any luck about
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-07
TEN YEARS AGO TO-DAY.

(From the Times Recorder Jan
uary 7, 1912
Cornelius J. Christian died yester-
day morning at his home on Bell
street after an illness of three or
four days, death being due to advanc-
ed age. He was member of Fur
low Lawn Baptist church, and the
funeral will be conducted by r. L.
Bivins, pastor of that church.
A freight car on the Seaboard
train No. was derailed last night
at Huntington, resulting in little
damage, other than a delayed sched-
ule.
According to statement by Capt.
John A. Cobb, the veterans of this
county will receive pensions totaling
SO, $50, the distribution to be made
among 1853 veterans.
Miss Theresa Sullivan and Grover
C. Scott were married at 10 O'Clock
yesterday morning, the rites being
solemnized by Rev. R. F. William
son, pastor of the First Methodist
church. Mr.. and Mrs. Scott are now
at home on Church street to their
many friends, and are receiving con-
gratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Hawkins were
the honor guests at lovely 6 o'clock
dinner given by Miss Antionette
Lockett Thursday evening. Covers
were laid for ten.
Miss Lynn Mathis entertained the
Wednesday Afternoon Bridge club
last week at her home on Lee street.
After the game salad course was
served
Miss Melva Clark entertained
about SO guests at her home in comp
liment to Miss Irma Fay Wilkes, of
Tampa, Fla, who is her pretty guest
for the festal season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi S. Tower, of
Americas, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Hazel, to NJ Rob-
ert Gibson Christian, the marriage to
take place early in February.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-07
THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY,

(From the Times-Recorder Jan
uary Z, 1922
Besides affording a most magnifi-
cent external appearance, the Wind
sor Hotel will be furnished with hand
some carpets, which are arriving daily
from Atlanta, the patterns of which
are elegant in design and quite in
keeping with the splendor of the
hostelry.
Parrot was the scene of very
romantic wedding this week, which
was of cordial interest in Americas,
where the groom is well known. Miss
Louvenia TrottInan, of Blooming
Grove, Tex, deciding to visi5 again
her friends in this section, arrived
in Parrot, and alighting from the
train met DR.. W. T. Simpson, when
love at first sight resulted. culminat-
ing in their marriage. Dir. and Mrs.
Simpson will reside in Smithville.
At the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Williams,
in Putnam, Miss Mamie Williams ana
Mr.. John Harmon were married last
Sunday. Both bride and groom have
many friends in Americas and Sum-
ter county who are sending their con-
gratulations.
Mrs. c. A, Epping and children, of
Washington, D. c., are in the city on
a visit.
James w. Smith has returned to his
home in Sparta after visit to rela-
tives and friends here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-07
How'S This?

HALLS CATARREI MEDICINE will
90 what we claim for it-cure Catarrh or
Deafness caused by Catarrh. We do not
claim to cure any other disease.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is a
liquid, taken internally. and acts through
the blood upon the mucous surfaces Of
the system, thus reducing the inflamma.
ton and restoring normal conditions,
All Druggists. Circulars free.
T.. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-07
TWENTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY,

(From the Times-Recorder Jan
uary 7, 1929
Prof. and Mrs. L. d. Lockhart leave
tomorrow morning upon a lengthy
trip to Florida. Instead of hurrying
through on the Central's new flyer,
they will make the trip leisurely in
their buggy, with Prof. Lockhart
hunting en- route. They will spend
two weeks along the Gulf coast.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-07
BIBLE THOUGHT FOR TODAY

CURSE OR BLESSING, Which?
He that withholdeth corn, the peo-
pie shall curse him; but blessing shall
be upon the head of him that selleth
it.-Proverbs IL :26.
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recently been securing.
America will be better off when
the knows instead Of noes have it
Get new auto tag or you're it.
The flyer who stayed up &c hours
must have been in poker game.
Money is SO close and yet so far.
Harding says he will meet the
farming troubles. Hope he doesn't
shake hands and pass on.
When every dog has bis day he
wants to make night of it.
Jobless don't want to be helped
out; they want to be helped in.
When girl sees new dance ster
she will second the motion.
Dentists say teeth cause our worst
ills. Must be right. Without teeth
there would be no toothache.
Fine motto; Never leave undone
today what should have been cooked
Trouble with high rents is, you've
got to keep moving,
One thing that won't do in pinch
is shoe.
Movie beauty is only screen deep.
Quickest way to reduce is weigh
on the coal dealers scales.
They don't have sleeping cars on
the road to success.
Dawes Goes for Tramp in Wash
ington"--headline Poor tramp!
Nobody can make loose ends meet.
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life and love-"
whats that, May?"

life and love-"
Whats that, May?"
"Only passion dies! Love lasts
forever"
cts corking theme, May. For a
girl who has the character to back
it,
"But however will | know how to
act, Jimmy, unless 1 make model
home for myself? And how can I
make--a model home unless-with-
a model-kIsband?"
Pm afraid that the ensuing close
up never would have passed the CEN
sors.
(The END.)
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THAT YAM CONVERT AGAIN.

A COUPLE of years ago there APP
peared in the Times-Recorder
reference to letter which had just
been received from young ex-sol-
der of Sioux City, Ia, who was then
in the commission business, inquir-
ing where he could obtain Georgia
vans by the carload He failed to
get them here, but the word was pass
ed around and eventually he secured
so carloads.
E. H. Taylor, staff representative
of THE Country Gentleman" came
to Georgia few months ago to find
out what was the matter WITH Geor-
gas rural life, attention at that time
being directed to Georgia by the fact
that it had sent Tom Watson to the
senate and he was kicking up CON
siderable fuss, as he always does.
Mr.. Taylor reached Atlanta and was
taken in tow by F. H. Abbott, secre-
tary of the Georgia association, VIII
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-07

These men who aIwa want to
start something are never around
when you want something started.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-09
BREW PLANT FOUND At "FETTE'SS"
CAFE BY FEDERAL DRY OFFICERS
RERNARp HENpRrCKS,
PROPRIETOR, ARRESTED
HuLp TO OCTOBER COURT
Claimed o Havs Been n OF bArses'
Plants Ever Pourd In The state
Of West virginia.

One Of the biggest home brew plants
ever found in West Virginia was o's-
covered last night when federal pro
hibttton officers raided the old Fettes
place on East T~weney-ninth street.
The officers seized tttty-seHen cases
Of home brew. IS gallons OF home brew
ready to be bottled and a large mount
Of home brew paraphernalia was touno
about the place.
eernard Hendricks. the alleged pro
prietor. was arrested and tmmeola'eL!
srraired before L :. Commissioner W
J. Cotton. He waived preliminary eA-
animation and vas held to the OCTOBER
term OF federal court under Sl'o'o
bond
The raid vas conducted BY Sederal
Officers Fred y. Wilkinson and J. J.
Doerr.
This is the second home brew plant
20 be found prohibition officers IN
wheeling during fair week. On Wed
nesday the officers raided an eStaolish-
ment A. 1915 Jacob street and selea
thirry-nine cases 81 brew ana thirty
eailons ready 20 be bottled
The officers In last nights raid eN-
perienced no trouble The raid was a
surprise 20 the proprietors and no at
tempt was made 10 resist when me OF
fieers searched the place.
"retre's' is one Of Wheeling most
notorious places. Several years age
considerable newspaper publicity was
given over alleged chicken rights oe'ns
stAget az the place and or ~ oe'nS y
LARGE gambling house.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-09
VINE

grand jury on a charge OF cutting with
intent 10 Kill and in default Of bond VI
the sum OF $500. was sent to the
county jail by Mayor Hawkins.
Tennis Association.
The Steubenville Tennis association,
which revived tennis here this season,
Just concluding a successful tourna-
ment. effected a permanent orsaniza-
ton last evening at a banquet at the
Fort Steuben hotel and mad plans for
next summer. Homer c. Cook was
elected president, H A. Zink and ".
J. Cambron, vice presidents: S. r.
Firth. secretary and Robert Lewis.
trea surer.
New Truck Here.
A new $50 gallon triple combination
fire truck for the Steubenville fire
department. was delivered today by the
American-La France company and "a
now undergoing tests. This is one OF
three pieces Of new equipment recently
purchased by the city to bring the
fire department up to date.
Plant Rssumss.
The La Belle coke plant, which haf
been idle for the past five weeks, re.
sumed operations this morning, furn.
ishing employment to a large number
of men. Preparations have also been
made at the local plant to blow In a
blast furnace on Saturday. The fur
mace has been down for over a month.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-09
METHODISTS ORGANIZE
RURAL CHURCH BODY
Relieved To Be One Of First OF Kind
To Be Organized On Large Scale
In West virgins.

Parkershurg. W. Va. Sept S-What
Is believed 10 be the first 'Rura.
church society" 10 be organized IN West
Virginia on a large scale was formally
set in otion hee toraYm bdy the Park
ersburg conference Of the Methodist
Episcopal church. The purpose Of the
society is 10 work out a solution Of the
rural church problem in tho district
which includes $50 churches ~ this
denomination.
Rev. F. H. Hughes. NJ Smithton. was
elected president; Rev. s b. Cunning
ham. Of Bristol. vice president; 2. +.
Schneider. Of Mineral Wells. secretary.
and ". H. Courtney Of Washington.
W Va, treasurer.
The executive committee Is composed
OF Rev. G. @. Wadsworth. Atwood. j.
W Johnson. Bristol. and 5. f Beckett,
Bellvthe. The regular meeting time or
the society. each year was fixed at the
closing session. as the first week IN
November. beginning in 1923.
A membership goal of 200 for the
first year was liked. and the society
OFFICERS expressed the hope that all
other organizations IN the state inter
ested IN the solution Of rural problems
should cooperate with them.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-09
OBITUARY
.1oHN JOSEPH IIoRy.

John Joseph rory, IS. ken known
South Side resident. died a. the North
wheeling hospital yesterday afternoon
NJ l2:lS o'clock following an Illness OF
the past Few DAYS. Mr. Lorr never
fully recovered from the effects Of an
operation performed last Wednesday.
Mr.. Lorv was born N this city n
educated in the public schools here A.
the time OF MS death ne vas employed
as shipping clerk AZ the stone &
Thomas department store. FraternalIy
he was connected with the Moose lodge
In this city. He was a member OF me
81. Alphonsus' Catholic church.
Mr.. Lory Is survived by his widow
one daughter and one grandchild.
Funeral services will be held from
the late home. 1910 EoH street. on Mon
day morning at $50 o'clock with
requiem high mass a. the st. AiphonsuS
Catholic church az . o'clock. Internent
will be made in Mount Calvary ceme-
tery
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-09
MAY BOOM LA Toilette
FOR PRESIDENT IN 1924
r,ohar Leader, Ena+hused Over Senator's
victory In Primary, Say raeyu
Groom Him For Race.

Atlantic City. y. j., Sept.
OF .he victory OF United States Senator
Robert NJ. LaFollette IN the Wisconsin
primaries was greeted al convention
h~eadauarters Of the executive counci'
% the American Federation or LABOR
here today with predictions that MT
Ia Folle,te would be organized labor =
candidate for the presidency in 1924.
Samuel Gompers. president Of the
American Federation OF Labor. declared
that. while discussion ot Senator La
Toilette In this connection is premature
would say that the Wisconsin senator
Is a great American
Other members 81 the American rea-
Grafton Of Labor executive council.
which Win formally onven in annual
session hers tomorrow. frankly admitted
that LaFolle,te was their nan and
revealed plans % launch his candidacy
for nomination on a ron-party ticket.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-09
ATTACK IS CENTERED
ON MATERNITY LAW
State Of Massachusetts Socks 10 Re
strain Those IN Charge OF Erforc-
ing Tt Provisions

Washington. Sept. S-The Constttu-
tlonality OF the Sheppard-Towner ma
ternity law was attacked today h. the
state Of Massachusetts in a petition
fled in the supreme court OF the. United
States asking permission to bring an
original suit against Secretary OF the
Treasury Mellon, the chief OF the chill
dren's bureau % the Department q la
Dor. the surgeon general Of the public
health service and the commissioner Of
education. who, under the act. constitute
the board ~ maternity and infant ny
giene. This is the frst attack before
the court on the constitutionality NJ the
measure.
The proceeding was instituted by
order Of the general court OF Massa-
chusetts and would restrain those
charged with the enforcement of the
law from carrying It's provisions into
effect especially by prohibiting the cX-
~penditure If any public funds.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-09

The victim ~ the accident was an en-
Move Of ,he 6ren hearth department.
His clothing caught fire. and before me
tlamss could be c~xtineulshed, ne wa
burned from head TO foot He dled IT
terrible agony. The remains were taken
10 a local morgue and later removed
10 the late home at Weirton where 'h'
funeral Will be held on Saturday
Mayor Leads Raid
Mavor Frank Hawkins today placed
himself a, the head of a raiding squad
and maid n visit to the home OF George
Oyingtnn on High street. where Is gal
ions Of high tension Mountain Dew
were Confiscated. The hootch, in one
GALLON Jug. was found IN an upstairs
room Of Ovington's home. Ovington was
placed under arrest and later entered a
plea of guilty 10 a charge OF possessing
Illicit liquor and paid a fine of s5oo ana
costs. This Is the first raid in which
Mayor Hawkins has personally accom-
panied the police.
Ask For trustee
Members OF the executive committee
of the Jefferson County Val Board To-Day
filed a petition In Common Pleas court
asking tina, the court appoint a trustee
or trustees and direct the distribution
Of approximately $4,000 which the
Board still has on hands from It's war
work activities. During the war. the
board collected the sum Of S3i5,oVo ana
when the hostilities overseas came 70
An end, had a big balance on hand The
committee explains that Il Is impossiois
to return the money 10 those VINO con-
tributed II and ask the court 10 ceter-
mine ita disposition.
Appeal Is Filed
The Manufacturers Light g. Heat com
panv rodny fl ed an action in Common
Pleas court against the Tax Commission
OF Ohio and County Auditor sherman
Floyd. asking the court TO modify the
valuation OF It's property for taxation.
II is set forth in the petition That the
valuation is excessive and dlscrinina-
tory that property in another state IS
included in the assessment. The COM
panv sought modification from the Tax
Commission but 1t refused to lower the
valuation.
Held To Court
H NJ Willis Of Toronto. arrested yes
terday on charge OF attempted Grimm
al assault on Mrs. Mabel Robinson OF
this city. was held 70 the grand jury
under bond Of $1,000 after a preliminary
hearing before Mayor Hawkins. Tho
woman claimed that Willis, who Is a
medicine peddler. forced her to use a
gun 10 defend herself. she shooting and
wounding him slightly. Willis claimed
that the shooting was unprovoked and
he fled a charge of shooting with In
tent TO kill against her. She entered
a plea Of not guilty and was held TO the
rand Jury under $1,000 bail.
Is Bound Over.
u-iJlJs, Pichordsnr cnlored who
slashed Taylor Reyes with a knife in
a fight at the Colored Elk's club here
Wednesday night, was held to the,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-09
RESTRICTION IS BEGUN
OF MILITARY OUTLAY
Reports Presented by Council Of League
o. Hattons-Hattt Asks About
South African Expedition

Geneva. Sept S-Eenorts presented
bv the council OF the League OF Ma
lions on reduction ~ arraments a this
afternoons session Of the third assem-
olv % the league. show that In more
than a score ~ countries which surn-
ishAd nEurNs. restriction ot military out
lay has been begun.
Haiti took the front rank In the de-
hates ~ th*s assembly wher delegates
BelleEarde. ~ that country took. the
floor today and reviewed the wo-k Of
the councol and demanded an ~investi-
CATION 81 the operations OF 4 punitive
expedition sent by the South African
government soma time ago against the
natives OF Southwest Africa territory
tor which South Africa has the man
date.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-09
PRAY
FOR END OF STRIKE

Portland. Ore, Sept. s.-Prayers FOR
peace in the railroad shopmen's strike
were said at the close Of a meeting OF
a iolnt session OF the house OF bishops
and the house of deputies Of the tr!en-
NAL convention Of the Protestant Ep!s-
copal church here today. The action
was taken az A result Of a resolution
by Courtney Barber. a lay delegate from
Chicago.
Finances and divine healing wtr- 'wh
subjects which came before the : ~
vention. Most OF the day was devoted
TO a Joint session OF the house OF bish-
ops and the house Of deputies hearing
reports on work as passed thre" years
and the ogran for the ensuing trien-
MUM.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-09
PUT UP new SCHEME
IN PREPARATION PLAN

Berlin. Sept. s.-A program looking
toward the sterilization Of International
finance on the basis of amortization Is
being submitted TO Al B. Houghton'
United States ambassador 70 Germany.
II IL understood. by T.. Clarence j
Owens, chairman Of the international
trade commission OF the southern com
merclal congress. the members OF whlch
have arrived here from Holland
Tho basis for the proposed scheme is
said 10 be the principle that the south
ern congress took from Germany to the
United States in 1913. on which the
federal farm loan act Ia based.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-09
BRIDGEPORT
H, S. TEAM
TO OPEN SEASON HERE

The FIRST game NJ football fnr the 10
cal High school team will be played at
the local grounds Il Saturday Se2tem-
her 23rd. with the Bellaire High school
eleven furnishing the opposition. lhls
viii he tho opening game FOR both OF
these schools as well as the initial
game IN the new athletic field.
Manager ePrkine Of the Athletic As
sociation announced last night that
there arc still three open dates on the
seasons schedule and he Is on the look
out for good. teams 10 fll out the sea
son. Following is the schedule which -
as Yet. incomplete;
Bcllaire, Sept. %, at Bridgeport Cam
eron, Sept. 20. at Cameron, Linsly, Oct
:. at Island. Barnesville Oct. l3 at
Bridgeport. ST. Clairsville. Oct. Fl. at
Bridgeport. Oct. rs. open. Union Zig
Nov. 4. at Bridgeport. Warwood, Nov,
II at Bridgeport. S~hadys!de Nov. Is,
a. Shadyside. Nov. 95 open, Nov. 80
Open.
Repairing Line
workmen in the employ of the Nat
ural Gas compan vspent Yesterday tear
ing up the street on Lincoln avenue on
the hunt for a leak in the mains One
~ the pipes taken up IS reror"d 70
have at leas, a dozen holes IN II
Grades Crowded
The congestion IN the grade school
buildings has hecom" 50 great fhat
half day sessions have been the result
in manv Instances The members or
the board If educat'n and school off,
cials are trying 70 devise some method
Of taking care Of the situation.
Entertained Circle
Mrs, Albert Marty was the hostess
TO the members Of Circle No 2 Of the
Wes, bridgeport NJ E church al her
home on High street last night a de
votinnal and business meeting vas fol-
lowed BY = brief social program and
refreshments
M. M. Club Event.
Members IF tho NJ & VI. club Of the
Women's BENEFIT Association Of the
Maccabees ENJOYED a euchre and domino
party AZ the home IF Mrs Henry Moore
on Lincoln avenue last night. Games
were cnfoved during The evening and a
luncheon was served by the hostess.
Neglect Reports.
Complaint has been made by the reg
!strar ~ vital statistics in this city 10
the effect that many Of the physicians
are consistently failing 10 make re-
ports NJ the births al which they Off
ciatA. as required by law The regis
,rar's report shows more deaths than
births and officials feel sure that this
is ar error due 20 the failur" ~ physi-
clans to report all births.
Daughters of America.
A. ~ir'oEes:irE meeting "f the paugN-
ters ~ America Of this city was held
In tho Heinletn building las, night. Re
rorts from the teams IN N" member
ship contest showed many applications
arc being received and arrangements
will he made for n hiE initiatory ses-
sion % BE- held IN the near future.
Sold Many Certificates.
More than $4,000 worth Of treasury
certificates were sold through the
agency Of the local postoffcN during
the month o. August. according to Post
master T. NJ. Duncan. These cert!f-
Gates are issued by the government as
q part 81 the savings plan and local res
!dents are certainly taking advantage
~ tho opportunity.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-09
DoobITrnE IN SAN ANTONIO.

San Antonio. Texas. Sept S.-Lienten-
James II. Doollttle. who crossed the
continent from Jacksonville. Fla. to
San Diego. Cal, the early part NJ the
week within - hours. returned n San
Antonio tonight from San Diego. He
arrived at Kelly field az 745 o'clock.
having made the trip In II hours and ~
minutes.