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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21
CANNING GIRLS CANP
MONDAY At MYRTLE
Miss Parkman VIII Have Is or
30 Girls With Chaperones
There Next Week

Realizing that "all work and no
play makes Jack a dull boy" Miss
bonnie Parkman, home economies
agent for Sumter county, has ar
ranged for the Sumter County Cam
ming club short course to be held
this year at Myrtle Springs, where
recreation and realism Will be COM
bined in happy coordination.
About rs or so girls have sig
nified their intention OF attending
the course, and much enthusiasm
is expected as the result oil Miss
Parkman' decision to have the
week of work at Americas favor
ed resort.
The party of girls and their
chaperones will arrive at Myrtle
Springs Monday afternoon at 4
O'Clock, where arrangements have
already been made 1or their ac-
commodation throughout the week
until Friday afternoon. Recreation
hours will rotate with working
hours, the play program coming III
the afternoon and evening aIuer
the completion OF the course pre-
scubed by Miss Parkman.
During the morning the girls and
their instructors will work in the
specially arranged kitchen, prepar-
ing fruits, vegetables, pickles and
otner proaucts now in season. The
major part Of the work will be Civ
en- to peach porducts, the fruit now
being abundant throughout the
county.
Miss Rosa McGehee, district
agent for the Macon circuit, will
be one OF the instructors, and oth-
c-5 Mo VII assist Wlll be Mrs.
Tom Finch, OF Ihaleap school; Miss
Katherine Mcdonald, of L...nter
Mrs. S. P. Wright, supervisor OF
couisine, and MISS Parkman, who
will direct the entire program.
Friday at noon the girls will en-
terrain their parents, County Su-
perintendent h. w. Dupree, mem
bers of the home demonstration
work in Sumter county, and the
members Of the board OF. education
at a luncheon at noon. The menu
will be prepared entirely by the
girls, portion of which Will con
sist Of preserved products of the
weeks work. The concluding fea-
ture of the program will be a big
swimmi~ 3 party in the afternoon,
following which the girls will re-
turn to their homes throughout the
county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21
THURSDAY AFTERNOON. JUNE II. 1923.
- . Y D

Miss Mary Glover, Miss Claire Har-
ris, Miss Christine Brown, Miss Ann
Heys, Miss Ruth Everett; Preston
Ross, William Baugh, Hal Gate
wood, Morgan Sellers, Bobby Hooks,
Olin Dixon, Robert Buchanan, Sam
Conner, DIN Mcdaniel, Hal Harris
James Buchanan, and Mr.. and
Mrs. H. B. Allen, Elizabeth Allen
and Mrs. C. o. Niles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21
MISS MARY EARLE ALLEN
HOSTESS AT kEDDS MILL

One of the most enjoyable affairs
of this week among the younger set
was the moonlight picnic given by
Miss Mary Earle Allen at Kidd's
Mill Wednesday evening.
The guests went out late in the
afternoon and after a delightful
swimming party delicious supper
was served on the long tables under
the trees.
Composing the party were Miss
Nettie Claire McMath, Miss Annie
Ruth Ray, Miss Mary Elizabeth
Easterlin, Miss Josephine Simmons,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21

eral weeks to friends and relatives
in Macon, Jeffersonyille and Coch-
ran, and attended the union sing
ing at lakewood and Fitzgerald.
While away Miss Israel was an at
tractive member of a houseparty
given by Miss Ida Mae Thompson
in hawkinsville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21
PROF. POLHILL STUDYING
BIBLE IN PALESTINE.

FORSYTH, June q. - l.. M.
Polhill of the faculty of Bessie
Tiff college is now in Palestine
studying the Bible, having gone
there with a small lgroup Of dis
tinguished members of the Baptist
faith from the Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary at Louisville,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21

1t pays to keep machines in re-
pair-see that you keep your L. : J
in repair too.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21

A particularly good workman al
ways seems to have particularly
good job
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21

LOANS made on improved farm
lands at cheapest rates for term Of
8, or 10 years with prepayment
option given. Money secured
promptly. We have now outstanding
over $1,100,000.0 on farm in Sum-
ter county alone, with plenty more
to lend.
MIDDLETON MCDONALD
Correspondent Atlanta Trust COM
pany in Sumter, Lee IeIfells
Schley, Macon, Stewart, handoiph
and Webster counties. III Alaate1s
Bank Ruilting q sssss VS. - Y 49,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21

MRS L. X. Watts is visiting reIa-
tives and friends in Lumpkin for
a few days.
Mrs. w. NJ. Gould, of Miami.
Fla, nee Miss Katherine Hamilton.
Of Americas, will arrive Thursday
to spend several days with her sis
ter, Mrs. Paul Sanford, at her
home on Corbin avenue in Vine
ville.-Macon News.
Little Miss Amzie Newton and
Miss Elizabeth Newton, of Fort
Valley, are visiting their grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Williford,
at their home on Barlow street.
They will be Joined here Friday
by their mother, Mrs. Ralph New
ton, for a visit of several weeks.
Mrs. B. L. Ramsey left this week
for San Francisco, Calf, for a visit
of some length to her son, Judson
Ramsey. J
John Taylor, Jr., will arrive to-
day from Athens, where he has
been attending Georgia commence
ment. He is located in Fl. Worth,
Texas, and will spend his vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
l. Taylor, on Lee street.
Miss Rebecca Wooten returned
to Shellman Wednesday after
visit of several days to Miss Massee
Lane, at her home on Lee street.
Miss Massee Lane has gone to
Jacksonville to visit Miss Mabel
Sawyer, formerly of Amerious.
While there they will be members
of a camping party for two weeks
at resort near Jacksonville.
E. B. Council, Jr., left Wednes-
day for Hilsboro, N. c., where he
has accepted position with road
building concern during the sum-
mer months.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Arid, Mrs.
Robert Mcleod, Jr., and Mrs. Har-
ry Hawkins left this morning in
the Ards car for Jacksonville,
Fla, after a visit of several weeks
in Americas. Mrs. Hawkins will
leave for her home in Miami, aft
er spending day in Jacksonville.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Stanley Burton,
residing at 218 Furlow street, for
some time past, now have an apart
ment in the home of Mrs. w. M.
English, 214 West Church street.
Mr.. and Mrs. HinkIe McLendon
and children, of Monroe, N. c., are
the guests of Mrs. McLendon's
mother, Mrs. H. w. Van Ripper at
the Hotel Sumter.
Miss Frances Easterlin is visit
ing Miss Mary Frances Evans in
Columbus for several days.
Miss Florence Israel has return
ed from delightful visit of sew
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21

E. B. Council, Jr., left Wednes-
day for Hilsboro, N. c., where he
has accepted position with road
building concern during the sum-
mer months.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21

Miss Massee Lane has gone to
Jacksonville to visit Miss Mabel
Sawyer, formerly of Amerious.
While there they will be members
of camping party for two weeks
at resort near Jacksonville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21
Personal

Mrs. T, K. Watts is visiting reIa-
tives and friends in Lumpkin for
a few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21

Miss Rebecca Wooten returned
to Shellman Wednesday after
visit of several days to Miss Massee
Lane, at her home on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21

John Taylor, Jr., will arrive to-
day from Athens, where he has
been attending Georgia commence
ment. He is located in TT. Worth,
Texas, and will spend his vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
/. Taylor, on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Stanley Burton,
residing at 218 Furlow street, for
some time past, now have an apart
ment in the home of Mrs. w. M.
English, 214 West Church street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21

Mrs. B. L. Ramsey left this week
for San Francisco, Calf, for a visit
of some length to her son, Judson
Ramsey Jr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21

Miss Florence Israel has return
ed from delightful visit of sew
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21

Miss Frances Easterlin is visit
ing Miss Mary Frances Evans in
Columbus for several days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Hinkle McLendon
and children, of Monroe, N. c., are
the guests of Mrs. McLendon's
mother, Mrs. H. w. Van Ripper at
the Hotel Sumter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-21

Mrs. w. NJ. Gould, of Miami,
Fla, nee Miss Katherine Hamilton.
of Americas, will arrive Thursday
to spend several days with her sis
ter, Mrs. Paul Sanford, at her
home on Corbin avenue in Vine
ville.-Macon News.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16

missioner was elected In King county
on the pledge that he would clean
out petty politics in tho court house
at Seattle and repair tho Hlghiine
road. And he didn't do either. He
has let the Highline road inside King
county get into the worst condition
In its history.
The Pierce county line Is just az
the top OF the Juiia's Guloh hill.
Pierce county commissioners could
repair the hill road. but that would
not do much good. They cannot well
be blamed for falling 10 keep up their
short section OF the road when Sc
attic in utterly falling TO do her part
THE Highline road Is badly need.
cd. The valley highway u congested.
TT might be good idea for the
Tacoma Chamber OF Commerce. the
service clubs and tho automobile
club to demand that Seattle put the
HighIIns In condition again. II is
cfnch that II Tacoma Jet n main
highway get in as bad shape as the
Highline IL now, Seattle would be
yelplng at us constantly about g"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16

and a piano player sndeavored TO
show him
In - minutes and half Carrie"
was evolved A music hall performer
who was present got up and sang
II. A music publisher who was pres
snt advanced Scott $50. II no could
have the rights TO Il. Tho crowd in
Kid Mecoy's place took Up the
chorus.
by midnight Carrie" had reached
The street.
Why has tho man who 20 years
ago was bidding 20 become Americas
most popular song writer turned 20
the writing OF hymns7 Principally be-
cause OF Dcarie-
Dcnrie was rs when no married
her. She Was pretty and peticd and
unsophistieated. Scott. In addition TO
being a writer OF popular songs- VAS
an actor. writer Of short stories
and wandercr But Desrie couldn't
get used to Seott's ways and Scot;
couldn't &c, used TO Dearie's
They separated Dearis went bone
TO her father. Scott wandered about
With a broken heart
Four years ago he decided TO buck
up. Religion had considerable 20 do
with IL Already IN his calmer mo-
mcnts he had written hymns which
eyanEcllsta we're singing all over the
country.
Scott made two decisions Hence
forth he would write hymnS- And
he'd 20 back 10 Dcaric. And nitho
II wasn't necessary. they go; mar
ricd all over again in tho little
church where they had made their
promises years ago.
one hundred hymns and more now
bear the name OF Scott Lawrence. He
has letters from all over the world
telling Of the help his songs have
been ITO the lonely and broken
hearted.
II was hroken-hearted myself he
says. -snd that's tho reason know
what 70 put into my songs that will
help others
II don't know how get my har-
monies only know they're pretty
much the same harmonies ] used to
get when was writing popular
music
They're harder 10 sing than the
old church songs TINT used 70 80
tum-te- tum-tumming along on just
one tone. but folks seem TO like en-
better
Scott thinks HE Loves Even Ne"
ls the best hymn he ever wrote. But
Dcarie likes whisper Prayer
You sec. he wrote II just after they
got married the second time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16

NEW YORK. Aug. is-Meet SIR.
= ' and Mrs Scott Lawrence, the Of
fetal peppers-up OF Americas
hymns
What You hadn't noticed the
hymns wero different from what
they used to be- Wen. you Just sim
ply haven't been 10 church lately,
For popular music has invaded the
song books and il shown old cantus
Firmus clean off the page
But II the tricks ever done. Scott
Lawrence can do It providing he has
Mrs, Lawrenes's help. only he doesa',
call her Mrs Lawrence or To,tis cher
first name) or anything like that he
calls her 'Dcaric.-
Scott Lawrence is for putting the
old barber shop harnonies right
down into the hymn books. Scot,
knows because no used 70 write bar
Der shop harmonlcs himself
Member Carter And "An Edu-
Gated Coon? And Treat Your Baby
Right And ''Lizzie-7 And IT'S No
Use Tryin' to Argufy"7 Scott wrote
en- all.
Carrie the most popular OF them
all. was written In 30 minutes down
in Kid Mccoy's raihskeiler in Broad
way. An EngIishman had wagersd
Scott $40 that fellow couldn't write
a popular song In 30 minutes Scot,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
ROAD ROUTE TO
Be KNOWN SOON
Seattle Everett Highway
Plans Maturing

EVERETT. Aug. is.--Location OF
the second permanent state highway
to be constructed between Seattle
and Everett viii 30 announced by
James Allen. state highway super.
visor. within the next week. accord.
Ing 70 reports at the county en-.
gineer's office today.
The new state road win provide
another distinct highway between
the cities II VIII connect with the
end Of the brick paving and touch
Edmonds via the North Trunk road.
according 70 present reports. The
route proposed win make road
about three and oue-haIf miles
shorter than the present highway.
Officials from the state depart.
ment. who have been working on
the survey. state that the routes
suggested wiz provide one Of the
finest highways in the West. II
will Be a concrete road similar 20
the Victory highway. Il is said. The
curvature and grades viii be prac-
tieally straight. with probably only
four curves IN It's entire length. Il,
is believed The plans arc await.
Ing final approval and acceptance
BY the state road supervisor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
REBEL CHIEF
To Be Detained by
Government I'm
tilAfter Elections
ny GEORGE MACpoNAGn

DIJBf.IN, AUG. le.-hsainenh 10
vslera. Irish republican leader. ar
rr-,ea in Ennis. County Clare. viii
~ h,ld until such time as he can
~ released without injury to tho
public safety"
The Free state government APP
reared confident that its coup In
srr,sting the republican eh0filan
would clear the Internal situation
ana would not damage the prospects
~ the government In the eomint:
election.
II was generally believed today
ne Valera would be detained un.
an after the elections
The government press bureau Is
sued long statement placing blame
for disorders and open rebellion on
the arrested republican leader, and
saying
~He now tries 10 shelter himself
behind the political campaign. but
he must take his place with his
associates and dupes until such
time as he and the others can be
released without injury 10 public
safety"
The statement did not mention
any date for DE valea's trial or tiis
specific charges on which legal
action would 10 based.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
Florist Gives
dit to
Veronica

Cincinnati, O.-scientists have ais.
covered that one Of the greatest, as
vel as one Of the most painful dis.
eofnforts-rheumatism-ls caused by
poisons which arise from foreign
matter allowed to accumulate in the
system. These poisons seep through
10 the blood and are carried TO va.
rious parts Of the body. BY remov.
ing the cause with Veronica water.
y mas been found that rheumatism
= often relieved in a few weeks
time. Some OF the most obstinate
cases have responded amazingly 10
me Veronica treatment. Here Is n
typical case Of man who SUI.
iered for twenty years:
i have suffered with rheumatism
Tor twenty years and have used va.
rious remedies without obtaining
any relief. Have used Veronica
water. with the result tina. I feel
eh'lrely cured. It's action on the gen.
srai system Is something wonderful.
sho / would recomcnd II to all SUI.
,ering With this complaint."-D.
mott Florist. s23 Rockdale Avenue.
Avondale, Cincinnati, D.
veronica Water IL bottled exactly
= y comes from the Springs. and n
''ds been impossible for chemical
Experts to reproduce artlficlally this
marvellous water. provided by mn.
ture. - '
thousands Of users OF Veronica
nave found relief from chronic con.
s'tpation. indigestion, rheumatlsm
Kidney and bladder troubles. and
other stomach disorders. You too.
may lind that Veronica r. THE
water Way TO Health" A big. gen.
.,oua ~ quart bottle az your drug.
s'su' only seventy.flyo cents.
Veronica Water
advertisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16

peans should be admitted. and those
in restricted numbers" said Emory.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
KILLS SELF
IN FURNACE

PORTLAND. Ore. Aug. H.
Crawling into the furnace OF his
residence. then sts,bbing himself 10
death and leaving his body 20 be
consumed by the furnace fire WAS
the gruesome manner 10 which
Prank Waldorf. 4s, committed sui.
eide. police revealed today. follow.
Ing discovery OF tho body.
Formerly n wealthy resident OF
Butte. Mont. Waldorf has been In
poor physical and mental condition
for some time. members Of the fam.
fly disclosed. A week ago he dl.ap.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
TACOMA AROUSED
ABOUT HIGHLINE

TACOMA. Aug. 1.-THE Tacoma
Times says editorially;
The Automobile Club Of Western
Washington has taken down IT'S road
signs pointing 20 the Hlghllns road
between Seattle and Tacoma. This
vas done because the Hlghline Is in
such bad shape that II is dangerous
The club issued a warning some time
ago that motorists should not at.
tempt to travel the HighIlna. but the
warning was disregarded or did not
reach all drivers.
The HighiIns road is a disgrace.
II would be difficult TO find a worse
road anywhere in the state.
Two years ago new county com.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
WELCOME TO DISCOUNT

We want some rope"
II have some at 81 a pound. also
some at So. What do you want it
fort"
ITO lynch a profiteer.-
Take your choice at 20 cents.--.
Louisville Courier.JournaL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
housekeeping of
Aliens Is Urged

That restrictive. selectiye immi-
grafton. with a definite program Of
education Of aliens after they are
admitted. viii Solys the lmmigra.
ton problems OF this country. is
tho opinion OF J. q. Emory. OF
Washington. ID. C.. chief counsel
OF the Natiopal Association Of
Manufacturer. who addressed the
leading manufacturing men OF Seat.
Ito az the Rainier club Wednesday.
Emory advocated house clean.
ing" OF aliens now in tho country
and the shutting Off OF the ineom-
Ing supply while the oporaiionlis in
progress. only the pick Of Euro.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
Captor and Charge
Drown in Channel

DOVER, Eng. Aug. is.--Caught In
a SquRll after arresting a sailor on
his ship. Constable Arthur Hartwell
and bis prisoner we're drowned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
De Valera Held by Free State Blamed for Rebellion in Ireland

peared. after escaping from the
nurse hired TO guard him.
Yesterday repair mon were called
TO fix the furnace. which was no,
drawing well Al they opened the
door 10 tho firebux. waldorfs skele.
ton. with the flesh eharred and
burned from the body. confronted
them. In his bony hand was tight.
ly cienehed the butcher knife with
which no had stabbed himself 10
death.
Two.pronged forks were intro
iuced into England In 1908.
Swarms Of bees are result Of
ovcrcrcwdng In the hive.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
Flood Epidemics in
Bagdad Kill Natives

BAGDAD. Aug. 1e-Hundreds
arc dying each week in Mesopota'
mia, owing 10 epidemles which fol-
lowed floods OF the Euphratss.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-16
Sugar Is Success
as Cure for Gout

PARIS. Aug. is.-Sugar has
proved 10 successful in combating
govt that physicians now recon.
mend rs injection in severe cases.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-09-15

five fold under the new law, effective Iuly 1, 1923. Taxation experts declare that the new law. will appreciably de- crease the tax burden on the working classes.
 Cooperative Movement Decl1nes-- Developrnent of the German coopera- tive movement during the first halt ot the year 1923 has not been nearly as active, in the number of new coopera- tives formed, as it was for the same period of 1922.
 Wage Adjustment.-In order to equal ize discrepancies between living costs and individual incomes, on account ot currency devaluation the German Fed eral Government, through the Ministry of Finance, announces that wages will be adjusted every week to the changed money value. The Government, how ever, will not attempt to fix the base standard of wages, that being joint responsibility of employers and work CTS.
 POLAND
 Strike endencies-Increased living costs at the beginning of last month because of the extreme decline ot Pol ish currency, brought about strike tend encies in number of trades. Polish labor agreements call for monthly wage increases commensurate with increased living costs, and living costs rose SC rapidly during the morth that 1nan5 work1nen refued to await determlnate lgures, and declared strikes of shor duration.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-09-15
LABOR CONDITIONS
 IN FOREIGN LANDS
ALGERIA

AIGERIA Farm Labor Scaree.-Large numbers of native Mohammedans are refusing work offered on Algerian tarms' at rates of from to francs per day. and are leaving for France, where they per day.
 Amended Regulations Unemploymertt Doles.-By legislation the transitional period which must elapse before an uun- employed person is entitled to receive doles on account of the cessation ot work, has been reduced from one week to three days.
 Exemptions from Insone Tax.-Ex- emptions permitted to wage earners Tn the payment of income tax increased
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-09-15
OI Sunday Tulv g. 1892 The Central Labor

On Sunday July lSo2 The Central Labor Union ot New York City held meeting q believe special meetng) at
 which McCu offered resolution to appoint parade September ot that year in honor convenng that day New York City of the Knights of Labor Accordingly committee was apponted made and the trades and local the Knights of Labor of New York City ten thousand strong forenoon of September
 called the general assembly order o'clock that morning