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The Washington times., 1923-01-10
NO TRUST

FAMILY moved into A.
kansas, and g they had
been accustomed . Keep.
ing everything under i0ck and
Key, they bfought their locks
win them. Having = substaIl-
tial hooking tool hDuse. tIle head
81 the family mt i bis lock On
the door.
The neighhnrA tor miles around
dropped ia to look them over but
seaned 70 me "a j hostile frame
of mind after one visit, Finally
delegation II leading formers
called on the man ef the house:
Why did you move among ~
Il you thought We were as bad az
YOU try to make ont they
asked.
..Bads why : have the best
hind 81 IN opinion Of you people. z
uvsIl, then, why do you lock
your tool houneg Don't you
know that nobody III Arssannas
ever stole anything to work
with9' Judge.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10
.ssI.F''
Ct 81, 80 KlpIlngl

81 sIELisEr lnfter KiplingD
II YOU can keep your cot when all
about you
Are losing theirs and blaming Y
on you:
r. You can make your squad of
men obey you,
But make allowances for their
dnnnbness. too;
e you can work and not be tired
by working,
or being blamed Cor aught,
don't pass the buck.
Or IL reported don't give way -
Knocking.
But stand the gaff and hianae e
On your luck;
IL y0n can sleep and not make
sleep yotr falling,
r. yo1l ON think although you
have no BRAIN
II you can meet With rating and.
I diaratin
And count them both experi-
ence and gain.
If yoi can understand the word
that's spoken
AZ twisted ~ the ships loud
speaking phone.
or watch the clothes yOu have
fOr often
Gathsrsd into tie lucky bag,
without q groar
i You can make s liberty On
winnings:
60 l 3; z: ! Day aRa set :
Then grin and start agaIn y
your BEGINNINGS
And eyer after keep Of the =
port.
r. Won can learn from = 70 ~ ~
lizard 4.
And also learn . keep your
body ut
And keep your grip despite the
coolest blizzard,
Heave with ! win and never
4 & =
yield bit. ~
II You can hit the beach and
keep your virtue
And drink q few and yet not
0verInuch,
II neither honeyed words nor
blows can hurt you
Il flush with lack you stand :
friendly touch.
r. you can load the shell and
bags df powder,
In fifteen seconds in Your tur-
ret gun,
Your folks ct horaa win hear and
feeI the prouder.
And which Is raore you'n Be-
sailor. son! Judge.
Z 49,
The Washington times., 1923-01-10
Detour.

Dorothy, aged seven. and her
mother were making their first
trip across the Atlantic to meet
father IN London. The weather
had been beautiful and calm for
the first two days. but on this,
the third morning. the ship was
rolling and pitching heavily.
Dorothy awolke her mother from
m uneasy slumber Mamma,
what Is the matter with the boat
tOday7 Are we on a detour?"
Judge.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10
Some Fan.

An Irishman being awakened
suddenly in the night ~ y cry Of
fire hastily donned his trousers
and leaped from . second-stOry
window. He a1ighted safely on the
ground; but stood looking down at
his trousers. which in his excite
ment Ne had put on hindside b.
fore.
A fireman came up to. him and
said: did the fall hurt you. Patf"
mo" said Pat. "Divil BIT did
it hurt me. but II gave me . divil
av q twisht. Judge.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10
Outside the Movie.

Mother-"Come along. darling,
It's getting late. We must go
home"
Small Daughter-"Boo Don't
want to go. Want to stay and
zee some more people shotr:-
London Opinion.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10
Willing Cow.

Dealer bargaining for the cow1
How much milk does she
giye?"
Farmer (warily)-"I don't rightly
know. sir. But she be a .darned
Rood-natured cow. and she'll give
Ill she can."-London Opinion.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10

Admiral Hugh Rodman, COM
InandeF- of the American battle
ship division with the British
grand feet, attended a reception
given by Admiral and Lady
Beatty, where he was presented
70 an elderly dowager, Lady Mary
Ann. Elizabeth Katherine Some
body and Somebodyelse. The
admiral listened carefully to this
string OF names and then said:
madam, your name is too long.
You call me Hugh and I'll call
you Mary"
New Boarder-I wouldn't stay
In this place. / looked into a
closet, and there was the family
skeleton!
You're wrong! That's our
Oldest boarder, and that closet is
his room"
Dentist-Want gas?
Absent-minded Motorist-How
much gallon?
What's the difference between a
girl and a yictrola?'
well, victrola runs down.
Stanford chaparral.
Education is a great thing"
snid kingston. There's BalIinR-
ton. graduated in social welfare
at Yale. and now he's head of
the biggest prison In the coun.
try"
Right" said Kingsley, land
one Of his ten-year tenants is a
classmate who won all the medals
for handwriting and took IN
forgery" - Richmond Times.Dis.
patch.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10
Where the Credit Lies.

she-After all, husband gets
the credit when his wife is wei
5drest. g
Helm. yes, but only from
her dressmaker London Mail.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10
Spares.

Too many women look on their
husbands as mere automobile &C
eessories. -Tarrytown News.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10
The Exnanding Flat.

Victim discussing the housing
difflcultyl- an then the
walls got wet an started to
bulge outwards. Blowed Il the
landlord didn't bung the rent up
two bob. because he said the
rooms was bigger.-The Passing
Show Nondonl.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10

A Syeyak is the goof gawfer
-vvha meier owerlools a bet tae tell
re hoo shot ought tae be played.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10

It.micht be funny tae see a mon
wearin' q straw hat and an over
coat but ABBOTT the maist incon-
Kroous spectacle is motortst
onnolxin' . corncoob pipe and
drivin' q limousine.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10

1t is needless tae remark that
mesiP and a ither Scots are
muckle pleased that the high cost
8 gawf is moo ancient history.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10

cad mention scores o. gawfers
wha MIGHT improve thir game il
they'd remove some o. the ivory
frae thir haids and put it DON the
face O. thir cloobs.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10

What I'd like to find o6t is
whittier an oleander is q Swedish
plant:
The Washington times., 1923-01-10

speaRau, ABBOTT a $3.50 suit o.
clothes; a mon MIGHT freeze tae
death wearin' anly q vest. but he
micht get pinched first.-Judge.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10

It's vera queer that the res.
taurants that haze the strongest
cups serve the weakest coffee.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10

Eventually, But Not Now.
One Of our editorial colleagues
says something: "A hearse IL
poor vehicle in which to ride to
church. why wait for lt?"The
Christian Register (Boston}.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10

haze a soospicion that the shoe
profiteer win find wall1in' vera
rough In the next world. Puir
sole!
The Washington times., 1923-01-10
SCOOTY BLEAR
ByC. w. Myers.

MIA time meet oop wi boil
ahevfk ii mak's me see red.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10

'.Ah, there. deariel Anything
going on just now?"
eyes: you are,''-Phiilips Mirror.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10

y The proper length Tor 2 skirt
just above reproach.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10
affection?

Bell (protestingly) Don DO that!
JackDearest. don't you crave
affection7
eyes, but why treat me Ike q
cafeteria and help yourself Pits
Panther.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10

Wood alcohol as a drink is be,
coming very popular-with under
takers and tombstone men.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10

What's the difference between a
girl and a victrola?"
Wen, a victrola runs down.
Stanford chaparral.
The Washington times., 1923-01-10

Dentist-Want gas?
Absent-minded Motorist-Ho
much a gallon?
The Washington times., 1923-01-10

New Boarder-I wouldn't stay
In this place. / looked into a
closet, and there was the family
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15
MRS. J. II. COFFMAN
DIES IN ATLANTA

News reached Americas of the
death Sunday at Atlanta of Mrs. J..
H. Coffman, a former resident here,
and who is well known to Americas
residents. Mrs. Coffman, who was
80 years of age, and died after a
brief illness, is survived by her hus-
band, DR.. Coffman, and one daugh-
ter, Louise Elinor Coffman, both of
whom were with her when death en-
sued. DR.. Coffman was formerly
stationed in Americas in charge of
cholera prevention work for the
department of agriculture, with
headquarters at the Chamber Of
Commerce. While etNsidents There
the Coffman family resided on West
Church street, having apartments
for several months in the home Of
W. A. Mcdonald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15
BRIGHT YOUNG CHILD
.SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS
Mary Bates McMath Passed Away
Early Today, Due to Pleuro-
Pneumonia

Mary Bates McMath, 18-month-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. X. l..
McMath, Jr., died at the family res
idence in Fort apartments his morn
ing at O'Clock, death following an
lines of pneumonia and pleurisy Of
three weeks duration.
Funeral services viii be held from
the home at 1890 O'Clock Wednesday
morning, with interment in Oak
Grove cemetery. The obsequies will
De conducted by Rev. Luther A. Har-
rel, pastor Of Lee Street Methodist
church, assistd by Rev. James B.
Lawrence, rector of Calvary church.
The palibearers will be the uncles
Of the baby, Heys McMath, Gordon
Heys, Kellette Heys and Sam R.
Heys.
Surviving are her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. L. McMath, Jr.; grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. McMath
Sr., Of Americas; Rev and Mrs. J.
W. Finley, of Hazlehurst; great.
grandfather and mother, Mr.. anc
Mrs. w. B. Heys, of Americas and
great grandmother, Mrs. W. W. Tin
ley, Of Hazlehurst Besides these
near relatives, she leaves a large
and prominent family connection to
mourn her death
Baby Mary Bates was the idol of
her parents and greatly loved by all
who knew her When stricken with
illness three wekes ago, she was
bright, happy and well, and in her in
tant way maxim sunshine in the
lives of all who came in contact with
her.
The bereaved parents and grand
parents are receiving messages of
condolences from hundreds OF
friends who reside in Americas and
elsewhere.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15
MINOR OFF TO BIG
BAPTIST MEETING
At KANSAS CITY
Pastor Of First Church VIII Be
Among Delegates at Southern
Baptist Convention
EXPECT 5000 MESSENGERS
Auxiliary Organizations Also
Scheduled TO Participate in
National Gathering

Or Carl W Minor, pastor of Amer
lcus First Baptist church, left last
night for Kaufas City, where he
goes to attend the annual session Of
the Southern Baptist convention as
one Of the messengers from Georgia.
At Atlanta, DR.. Minor this morning
Joined party Of prominent Gcor-
gla Baptists who will travel from
that city to the convention seat i'm
a special train, leaving Atlanta
about noon. Before leaving Aneri-
Gus last night, Dr. Minor stated there
would be approximately 5000 mes
sengers attending the convention,
and that in addition it was probable
there would be a large number of
unofficial visitors gathered in KAN
sas City during the sessions Of the
gathering.
For three days during the cenven-
ton, beginning May II, there viii be
held each morning, from to 9, an
efficiency conference on cvangelism
and enlistment. Among the speak,
ers at these conferences win be Dr.
George w. Truit, Of Dallas, Tex,
and Dr.. w. c. Daniel, of Atlanta.
Several auxiliary organizations
will hold their meetings in Kansas
City at the same time.
Among those is the Woman's Mis-
sionary Union Of the Southern Bap-
fist convention. The opening session
of this body, which will feature the
workrdo by S, B. c. women foreign
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15
CELEBRATES 18th. BIRTHDAY

VALDOSIA, May Ia large
number of relative and friends Of
Mrs. Nancy Griner gathered at her
home in the western part of Ber-
rien county a few days ago to cele-
brate her 18th birthday. A fine dim
ner was served under beautiful
trees and about 200 people were
present to enjoy it, though there was
enough dinner for twice as many
people, Mrs. Griner has large circle
of relatives in Berrian and adjoining
cn1ntins.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15

LOANS made on improved farm lands
at cheapest rates for term of 5, z or
10 years with prepayment option
given. Money secured promptly. We
have now outstanding over $1,1O0,-
10000 on farms in Sumter County
alone, with plenty more to lend.
MIDDLETON MCDONALD
Correspondent Atlanta Trust Conn
pany in Sumter, Lee, Terrell, Schley,
ster Counties. 81 Planters. Bank
Macon, Stewart, Randolph and Web
Bldg. Americas, Ca Pf9ne 80 or
211.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15
CRAWFORD TO ATTEND

ALBANY, May 15.-W. L. Craw-
tord Jay commissioner from the
Southwest Georgia Presbytery to the
general assembly Of the Southern
Presbyterian church, which will con
Vene at Montreal, N. G., May II,
expects to leave tomorrow night
Crawford is one of the twelve COM
mlssioners from the Synod Of Geor-
ga, elected by the Presbyteries to
attend the convention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15
/ MAY BUILD NEW HOTEL.

H-IEfFA y = IL w W INNF I IL
HAHHSA, May 15.-FiftY Of the
leaaing citizens and business men Of
Hahira and the surrounding territory
had d dinner at which much enthu-
siasm was displayed over the project
Of forming a company to build a
Eotel 1t is said that Hahira is hav-
ing a great many visitors now and
there would be more of them if the
town had better hotel laccomodae
tions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Matthews and
children turned today from Carriers
Vile and North Georgia polnCs,
where they were guests Of relatives
and friends for two weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15

Miss Eva Hildreth and Miss Ada
Mae Robinson, who have been de
lightfluly entertained as the guests
of Mrs. L. G. Council for the past
week, left Sunday for their home
in Live Oak, Fla.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15
J

Mrs. c. c. TiIlman at her home OH
Taylor street. Miss Stubs was for
merly a resident of Americas, the
daughter Of Mrs NJ. L. Stubs, and
is being given a cordial welcome
upon the occasion Of her visit to her
old home.
Rev. John NJ. Cutler underwent
a successful tonsil operation 1T the
City hospital Monday, and reports
from him today are that he is in
am entirely satisfactory condition.
Mrs. George 0. Marshall and baby
daughter left the hospital to4-y for
their home on Lee street.
]. S. Bagwel has accepted a posi-
ton in the lumber plant Of John
w. SILVER, coming from Atlanta
Sunday to assume his duties.
Mrs. R. B. Goodwin is attending
the graduation exercises at the
Alabama Polytechnic Institute in
Auburn, Ala, of which her son, Ru-
fus Goodwin, is a graduate.
EIwin Law, who has been The
guest of George Wheatley, will
leave tomorrow for his home in Chi
cago, making the trip in his car, and
viii be accompanied by Mr.. Wheat
lev who will be his guest for several
weeks. Miss Margaret Wheatley
and Mss Isabel Wheatley will ac-
company them as far as Atlanta,
where they will visit their sister,
Mrs. Joe Hawkins, for some time,
Rev. A. J. Hutchinson will leave
Tuesday to spend some time with
his son, J. w. Hutchinson. in Dalton.
Mrs. NJ. &. Smith returned Mon
Hay to her home IT, FlljIay, after
attending the funeral here Of her
srother-in-law r. s. HI,c1 ,,s1n.
Mrs. J. D. Johnson, also cai'c" here
by his Geata returned Il a. 10
Turin.
Miss Edna Shirley returned Mon
dav from a visit of two weeks to
relatives in Townville and Anderson,
South Carolina.
Mrs. S. Z. Collins and Mrs Harry
Dixon were Euaville shoppers IN
Americus Monday.
Bob Edwards and B. K. Halstead
were among those who also went
fishing today, and probably will te-
turn late this evening with one q
two believe it or not stories.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15

C. Fite, travelling auditor for the
Central OF Georgia, Atlanta division
was in Americas today on combin-
ed business and pleasure mission
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15

Mrs. Jennie Lawson will leave
Wednesday for Atlanta to be the
euest of her son and other relatives
and friends for several days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15

W. NJ. Bagwell left Sunday for
Atlanta, where he will spend some
time with his daughter, Mrs A. A..
Barfield, at he, home there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15

Miss Resale Stubs, Of Lake
Tbonotosassa, Fla, is the guest of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15

Home is any old place man
hangs his hat on the floor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15

Mrs. ]. w. Poole and children, Of
West Point, Miss, are TIE guests o.
r. +. Poole and family on Barlow
street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15

Bob Edwards and B. K. Halstead
were among those who also went
fishing today, and probably Will re
turn late this evening with one q
two believe it or not stories.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15

Miss Marie Walker has returned
from a visit of several days to rela-
tives and friends in Macon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15
P a. oil

Mr.. and Mrs. Buster Harrison and
little daughter, Teresa, were yisi-
tors in Americas today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15

Mrs. S. i. Collins and Mrs. Harry
Dixon were Ellayille shoppers IN
Americus Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-15

Miss Edna Shirley returned Mon
day from visit of two weeks to
relatives in Townville and Anderson,
South Carolina.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-01
NEW PITCHERS ARE SIGNED.
Collins and Porter Of LOngview Report
to Bears Wednesday.

Two new pitchers will report to the
Bears Wednesday in Shreveport. One
is Collins of the Cotton States league
whose signing was announced in
Shreveport Tuesday and the other is
Milber Porter, u right handler who
has been with Longview in the East
Texas Association this season,
Porter has made a good record win
ming eleven and losing fourteen with a
club which won only twelve out of
the 63 games played to date.
Word comes from Shreveport that
it was the riding" of the fans there
that made Ira Thomas change his
mind about the Burns deal and recall
the pitcher after closing a trade for
Shortstop Gross. In Sundays game
at Shreveport when O'Neill started to
pitch the fans began hOllering" "You
better not win this game or Thomas
will sell you to San Antonio" They
Kept 1t up through the game and
Ghomas sent wire to the Bears at
Dallas recalling Burns, pleading a mis-
understanding of the terms of the
deal. :
The Bears haven't given up hope OF
finishing at the top and are fight
ing tooth and nail for every game in
the expectation that the pitching staff
can get going again and the team
start another winning streak. They
want to get in position to take adYan.
tage of any faltering on the part OF
Fort Worth and Dallas.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-01
OFFER $4,000 TO ]
DEMPSEY TO SIGN
FOR WILLS FIGHT
Promoters Deposit Money
in Bank and Claim to
Haze Arena.

New York, Aug. Harry vernet
and Simon Flaherty, boxing promoters,
today deposited with a bank a check
for $50, 100, which they said would
be given to Jack Dempsey if he would
meeting Harry Wills for the heavy
weight title before battling Lnis An
gel Firpo. The promoters declared
they had an option on an arena
Greater New York that would seat ut
least 10000 persons.
Paddy Mullins, Wills manager, who
visited the boxing commissioners yes
terday to press Willie right, under ar
ticles signed at the commission four
teen months ago. for the first chance
at the title, said he understood from
the conversation that there was no OBJ
lection to a Wills-Den, ,sey match.
Tex Richard, promoter of the
Dempsey-Firpo match. has not yet
drawn articles before the commission,
as required, nor applied for license
to hold the bout, but it was pointed
out that he had until September 6.
eight days before the match, to 20
through these formalities
Dempsey has signed a contract with
Richard to meet Firpo and is certain
to go through with it, so that Wills
only hope IL for the commissioners to
vote disapproval of Firpo as a fit OPP
ponent for the champion. 1t is under
stood, however, that no official objec-
ton to Firpo-Dempsey bout will be
raised
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-01
FANS EXPECT BATTLE
WHEN MOAK TANGLES
WITH BILLY COSMOS
Headliner on Kelly Fields
First Card Attracts
Mach Attention.

Erbie Moak, who will mix in thu
ten-round main bout on the Kelly
Field Officers Athletic Club boxing
show at Schwab Field Thursday night
is a native of Louisiana and the Peli-
can State fighter comes here with q
great record behind him. Only a few
weeks ago Moak Knocked out the
tough Red Dolan of New Orleans and
few days later stopped Kid Flake
at Shreveport. Moak also gave the
touted Joe Mantranga two good past
ings in fifteen rounds at New Orleans
and among the best known pugs he
has fought, are Pal Moran, Young
Leonard, Harry kid Hale, Benny
Harvey, Jack Lewis and many others.
Billy Cosmos, who is to meet Moak.
is training faithfully for the fight
and has worked harder for this bout
than he ever worked before. Cosmos,
in his career, has met all corners
among whom were some of the best
boxers in the country, including Bud
Logan, twice and Bobbie Green, twice.
Local fans are acquainted with Cos
mos style of fighting and know he
will fight every second and show the
best there is in him. As both boys are
evenly matched in weight and boxing
knowledge, the fans are assured Of
action and hard hitting as long as it
lasts. Both Moak and Cosmos will
weigh 135 pounds at ringside.
Babe Castro and Jack Shertell,
were to have met in the eight round
semi-windup, but change has been
made. as Castro claimed he felt weak
and sick from taking off weight and
did not feel he could 90 through with
his contract to box the tough Army
boy, Bert Brannon, who formerly
fought under the name of Battling
Sweitszer, will be substituted, which
will make still better match, in view
Of the many knockouts Brannon has
scored since the summer boxing season
opened and he only recently fought
two great battles against the riag-wise
Rabbit Palmer.
Bathing Dutch 1T deck. likely
locking chap from New Orleans, who
is tuilt along the lines of a Roman
gladiator, will tangle up with Johnny
S'mpsOn of Fort Sam Houston. Simp-
son has been dubbed. "The Oklahoma
catcher" due to his ability to absorb
punishment and keep fighting. Both
boys claim they will score knockout
before the eight rounds are over.
Jack Willis and Chuck Burns. will
settle beyond the question of a doubt.
who is the best welterweight now in
San Antonio, during their six round
fracas. 1t will not be surprising to see
Knockout registered in this fight.
The curtain raiser will feature Bat
OHara VS.. Bat Herrera in four
rounds. Both are little fellows and
noted for the business-like manner in
which they go to work while in the
ring. According to all dope and the
way this card shapes I'M. every fight
will be full of action and n fine even
ing of fistic entertainment is scheduled
for the local fans.
All details have been Thoroughly ar
ranged and the show will start prompt
ly at Sis o'clock. with a twenty-piece
military band entertaining the fans
with good music before the bouts start
and between bouts.
Major Won Kessler. will do the an
nouncing. while Del Coffin will referee
all the bouts.