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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02
Society
WOMAN'S CLUB MEETING
POSTPONED.


The regular meeting of the We
mans club, as well as the executive
board meeting, which was to have
been held Wednesday of next week.
has been postponed until further an
nouncement because of the number
of club members out of the city on
holiday visits.
With many plans already under
advisement for the year 1922, the
resumption of the meetings is beina
anticipated with keen interest by the
membership and friends of the or
ganization. The year just closed, be-
ing most successful one from every
standpoint, with many accomplish
ments, greater hopes are entertained
that the new year will widen the
field of usefulness for the club and
its membership.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02

That l may look better-with a
white mask"
What they say at the studios---is
true?" he whispered.
, 1T may bep'
Then you may never act again?"
Possibly!
May, you'll need man to take
care of you'll"
When Cissy was with me the last
time, had felt awfully independent.
Blind or not, felt capable of man
aging my own affairs.
With Jimmy Alcott shedding tears
on my hand, lost my morale But
what so lost, 1 gained in femi-
ninity!
IL might-need a man to take
care of me-whether | am blind or
notP' ventured.
May! May Are you we'll enough
to let me talk to you seriously"
Eyes! Yesr I whispered eagerly,
and then with forced reserve +:
There's nothing the matter with
my nerves and in spite of my scars,
! can still hear! Talk on JIMMY"
You're brave girl, Mayw
There was a long pause. / let the
minutes drag. 1t was Dicks turn
to talk. If he had any ideas about
the kind of man needed to protect
me, | wished to hear them
ITO Be Continued
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02

All attendance and box office rec
ords of the Rylander Theater are in
danger of being shattered, due to the
showing there of MY Boy" which
will end run of two days tomorrow
night.
Jackie Coogan is the star of this
Associated First National attraction.
The extent of his following is evil
denced by the throngs which are
crowding the theater daily in order
to see his latest production. He has
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02

IA hold on the public which is accord
ed to few other stars of the motion
picture world, and his patomimic
work is showing constant improve
ment.
In this picture Jackie plays the
Part of an orphan immigrant who
manages to get into this country, and
picks his own home. Delicious hui
NOR and infinite pathos have been
skillfully blended by the director in
to a production that is without flaw.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02

Americas only short time, she has
made number of Friends who are
charmed with her personality and
sweetness of manner, evincing much
interest in her wedding plans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02
GARAGES CUT PRICES
MECHANICS TO Sl.25

WACROSS, Dec. 3l.-Local ga
cages will reduced the price per hour
for mechanics to $1.25 and viii also
go on cash basis. effective jan
uary l.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02
kocuRhts

/ W. Howard left Thursday for
Jacksonville, Fla, on business mis-
S;on which will rekuire his attention
for several days.
Miss Celeste Howard returned Fri
doy from a visit of several days to
Miss Leila Smallpiece and Miss Effie
ASmallpiece for the Christmas festivi-
4fies in Plains.
G. f. Daniel OF ndar Americas,
was visitor in Americas Saturday.
George C. Mcdonald, of Sumter,
was in Americas Friday on a bust
ness mission.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Turner, of Roy
eton. and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Har-
Eris. of Mt. Vernon, spent Christmas
with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Ranew, at
their home in Leslie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02

Services VIII DG ileiu III lie OaLn-
oIc church Sunday morning at IL
o'clock. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the public to worship with
the congregation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiiliard Alcott and
little son are spending several days
in Orangeburg, S. c., with Mrs. E. B.
Clements, en- route to Americas,
where they will spend some time with
Mrs. NJ. E. Jossey and other rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Joiner have re-
turned to Americas after visit of
several days to relatives and friends
in Jacksonville, Ga.
Miss Leta Merritt has been the
guest of friends in New York and
Washington for the holidays, and on
her way South stopped in Galena,
Md, for short stay with Mrs. James
HURT at her home there. From that
place she will return to Drexel col
lege in Philadelphia to reusme her
studies.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Gibson and
children, together with Mrs. L. w.
Lee, arrived today from Macon to
spend Sunday and Monday with DR..
and Mrs. E. L. Carswell at their home
on Lee street.
Harry Jarrard, who spent the holt
day season with relatives and friends
in Americas, returned today to At
lanta to resume his studies in the
high school there.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Collins have
returned to their home here after a
delightful visit to relatives and
friends in Miami, Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Kittrell and
little daughter, Frances, arrive to-
day 10 be the guests for several days
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Persons at
their home on Jackson street.
Miss Yonah Buchanan has return
ed to her home washington after
holiday visit to relatives in Ameri-
Gus.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Henderson of
Hampton, Ga, have returned to their
home after spending the holidays with
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Bell at their home
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Lamar Jossey an.
nounce the birth Of a son Tuesday
December 81, at their home on La.
mar street.
Light heads never shine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Henderson of
Hampton, Ga, have returned to their
home after spending the holidays with
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Bell at their home
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Gibson and
children, together with Mrs. L. w.
Lee, arrived today from Macon to
spend Sunday and Monday with Dr.
and Mrs E. L. Carswell at their home
on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Joiner have re-
turned to Americas after visit of
several days to relatives and friends
in Jacksonville, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02

Services will be held in the Cath
olic church Sunday morning at IL
o'clock. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the public to worship with
the congregation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02

Miss Yonah Buchanan has return
ed to her home washington after
a holiday visit to relatives in Ameri-
Gus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02

Harry Jarrard, who spent the holt
day season with relatives and friends
in Americas, returned today to At
lanta to resume his studies in the
high school there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Collins have
returned to their home here after a
delightful visit to relatives and
friends in Miami, Fla.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Kittrell and
little daughter, Frances, arrive to-
day 10 be the guests for several days
of Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. Persons at
their home on Jackson street.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1922-03-10
AUST PoLLYoP-PoLLY HoPKIns!"

~Vhafs yorr nameY he inquired.
-Just PoLyop" the "PoHy Hopkins Ny daddy
Is Jeremiah Hopkins, the mayor of this settlement"
Can do something for Polly HopkinsY quered Robert
she finished telling about life in The squatters city
She fling both hands comprehensive gesture
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Sure can she said NTH fierce emphasis you
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squatters need you auful bad"
Her broke Robert took long breath OF course he
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In spite Of the cured lips about which smile lured
apprehension in her voice rhen she asked
Can you lick i'm to finish. misterY'
"Yes, think could" laughed Robert but wont be nee
sssary"
Then Silent City folks 5ein happy again. sighed
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There have themSorm Polly Robert
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roma
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the first time get sight Of her." She
glared up at him like a cornered ami
NAL. II said I'd tell Eve I'll do more
than that I'll put old woman Rob
ertson next to your coppin' her kid
an marryin' err"
Oscars fingers relaxed, and his hand
dropped away from her arm as q
rough laugh left his lips. She looked
so lovely, her eyes blazing, her earls
tumbled in confusion on her shoulders,
that he would have taken his. pay for
the milk without her permissipR N she
had not thrown at him a threat he
feared she would carry OUT
Mems kisses are what ySun get.
my pretty lass" he predicted grimly.
land II l was finished with Eve. by
God. I'd set about getting my share.
won't always be marpSed to my lady
Robertson. mind you, Pollyops
The blood had LETT his face. He
was quite white and sterh. and by this
time Polly was on tie porch.
"'Tain't so. easy 10 get unmarried
as tits to get married" she told him
AN me- Ina Just Daddy Hopkins
brat. an | don't want any kisses but
hIs'n. I'd let Jerry's tongue go twist
for milk before I'd pay for it with
with"
Oscar sprang at her. She was so
beautiful, so alluring even
In her grotesque attire that for the
he forgot he had reason to
fear her.
an kiss you, anyway" he snarled.
but Polly. fieet-footed and afraid. shot
from the porch and reached the lane.
the milk dashlng against the cover OF
he pail.
The man halted, looking after her
With n shrug OF ais shoulders be
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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1922-03-10

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given to the wide eyes their shade OF
ripe chestnuts.
Polly expected every moment thai
Oscar would reach out for the pail
and, though with bad grace, he'd give
her the milk just the same. She fid-
geted In her chair and drew a long
sigh-he was staring at her In such a
peculiar manner from under his heavy
brows.
Why had he not noticed before that
Polly Hopkins was so pretty, Oscar
wondered, and slow smile parted his
lips. Polly's eyes lowered, and the
long dark lashes only added to Ben
nett's sudden admiration. quick
drawn breath slipped audbly past the
mans teeth. Pollyop sensed In his at
titude toward her new quality that
she recognized intuitively as danger
GUS To bring his attention back to
the purpose of her visit. she ventured
to say:
II thought II wouldn't hurt You
none, Oscar. to gimme little milk for
Granny Hope an Jerry. I'm always
runnin' errands for you an your
woman"
Benneft's heavy farm boots made a
scraping sound under the table.
''What good does that do me?- he
returned Upon my soul. might as
wen be without a wife as to have one
who won't live with me or let anyone
know I'm her husband. I'm gettin'
sick, good and plenty sick, can tell
you. Miss Polly Hopkins"
This speech did not disturb Polly
over much, for he'd made II a dozen
times before. II was only the express
sion In his gaze. she did not quite
like. Her mind went 20 Evelyn Rob-
ertson. the girl that Oscar had mar
ried. AS II II were but yesterday, she
remembered how two years ago she
had gone with then under protest to
minister far back In the hills. Eve
lyn had explained that for some time
to come no one but the three must
know OF the marriage.
Pollyop had learned a great many
things In TWO years What girl does
not after she's passed her fifteenth
birthday? One OF the things she had
found out was that Oscar was a dread
full person, more dreadful than most
of the squatter men. or course the
men folks Of her people did beat their
women. now and then. That was their
right without any question. The blood
colored even her ears as she remem-
bere' how Oscar hectored his wife for
the money ii was so hard for Evelyn
TO get. Another thing she had come
to understand was that. II Oscar had
nct been afraid of the powerful Rob
ertsoE samily, he would have forced
Evelyn into his home long before this.
1t had been hard two years task to
keep him quiet.
'Mebbe you are gettin' sick. Oscar"
she interposed. IL don't know
but you know what that old |
Miss Robertson would do to you an |
her girl II you told. You'd get Eve. |
irebbe, but you sure wouldn't get any |
more money"
The mans face darkened.
THAT'S just the rub he conceded. |
but at that Eve Amt playing square
with me The Rooertsons have money |
10 burn. and she deals 1t out to me In |
small little dollars. | tell you I'm sick |
II tbs whole thing"
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CHAPT Err I.


-Four miles from Ithaca. N. T.,
Oscar Benefits farm spread its acres
along the face of West Hill between
the Lehigh Valley tracks and the high
way leading to Johannesburg. Oscar
Bennett was what the country people
and even the Ithaca folks called fine
farmer. His farmhouse faced lane
that led to the west shore OF Lake
Csyuga. and from the front porch he
could see, much to his dislike, the few
struggling. squatter shacks that
brought to an end northward the ST.
sent City. Like all other substantial
citizens, Oscar detested the squatters.
In his estimation they were set OF
shieving ioafers and sneaks, and many
times he had wished that he owned
she ground they squatted on instead
of Marcus Mackenzie.
OF course 1t was no secret that
Mackenzie never let an opportunity
slip to pop a fisherman into jail, but
N Benefits opinion that treatment
~as not severe enough. and besides, 1t
did not accomplish anything. Mac
Kennels idea was TO Jail the men
whenever the chance came and for a
period as long as the law would allow.
But what good lid that do7 Fierce
hatred famed In she haggard faces of
the women, and they held to their
squatter rights With the tenacity OF
seeches until their husbands were
given back to them. Bennett would
have done away with the wives and
mothers II the JOB Of breaking up the
Silent City had been his. No man
would hang to q hut long without
woman In II.
One morning In tie early spring Os-
car was finishing his breakfast when
the door opened slowly. A girl with
. small tin pail In her hand stepped
into the room. She smiled at him al
most at mbly.
| "Shut the door 7" h. shouted at her.
-Wheres your manr ers. Polly Hop
ktns7 Can't you see the rains com
ing In after your"
The smile faded from the girls face.
Mechanically she turned. closed the
door and, unlimited. seated herself In
chair and placed the pail at her
side.
so you've come begging, Pollyop."
went on the farmer. wiping his lips |
90 the sleeve of his Bingham shirt. |
well. you might as well tur>a tail
and run home again, for you're not go
ing to get anything more frou me. !
don't want poaeher's brat around |
here"
The girls bare wet feet drew tense
" backward under III chair; but she
remained discreetly silent. Oscar al
ways abused her and called her names, |
but that was because she vas a squat
ser. After q while bed change his
mind. and then she would take home |
what she came for. She noted with
quick breath that Oscars eyes softened ,
during the time he was silent. That |
BODIED well for her errand; but Ben
nett's mind was rot on milk or any |
of those suffering for the want OF 1t.
He had just discovered that Polly
Hopkins was beautiful even II she
were barefooted and ragged. Her
straight young shoulders were covered
With wet curls thai seemed to have
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Polly noted the glitter in Bennetti
angry eyes and felt again the qulve
Of fear.
"She gives you all she gets her I'm
gers on" she came back at him in de
Tense Of the absent Evelyn. Lots OF
times she's got along on about nothin
to send you cash, an didn't l come
runnin' up here with II as soon as she
| give 1t to me: Now her mas gettiD'
on that Eve amt spendin' her money
on herself. an she watches 'er like .
hawk does chicken. She told me
that only yesterday"
The squatter girl rose to her feet,
anxious to be gone.
oscar, you might be lettin' me
have just a wee bit of milk. You
amt iosin' nothin' through me-"
She picked up the pail, and with
growi the man snatched 1t out of her
hand.
"Women're a id nuisance he
grumbled. well, wait here
He went out OF the room, and Polly
Hopkins drew long breath II was
getting harder every day to get the
milk she needed.
When Bennett returned. she was
standing with her hand on the door
knob, ready to go. In silence she. took
the peil he offered her.
''Looka here. PoIlyop." he began alb
ruptly. as Polly opened the door.
whats to hinder your paying for
your milk yoursef7"
He said 1t with extreme deliberation,
making emphatic the last words.
Polly threw up her head and eyed
him sharply. 81 run my legs most Off
for you as it's. Oscar" she retorted,
between here and the Robertsons'
but / don't never have no money. You
know that, an Daddy Hopkins don't
get much, either. If had a dollar Il
bet I'd spend every penny of II film
up Jerry an Daddy an Granny Hope
how anxious she was to
please him. she went forward a pace.
"An' I'd buy 'em all OF you, Oscar.
That's as true as Granny Hopes God
IS settin up in the sky"
81 didn't ask you for money" an
swered Bennett, staring at her. Sud- |
1enly he came close to her; and Polly |
packed to the door. His face was red
md agitated; the cords in his neck
we're swollen while his fingers twisted |
eagerly. That was another thing about
which Polly's eyes had been opened in
-wo years of growing womanhood.
When man looked as Oscar did now.
girl got away as fast as she could.
You might pay me in Kisses" he
nuttered hoarsely. towering over her.
Ten kisses for each bucket. You're
heap prettier than Eve"
For a long moment Polly did not
peak. Her breast heaved as she
waved backward.
81 get all the kisses | want to
ONE" she said. Here, take your
and off'n me. Oscar. or I'll tell Eve