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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-20
RAIL LINE TRAFFIC
BREAKS ALL RECORDS
Gain of IS Per Cent Reported in
South; October Business
Shows Big Figures

ATLANTA, Dec. 20.-Railroads
of the United States during the first
ten months of this year handled the
greatest freight traffic in their his
tory, according to reports Received
in Atlanta by railway, executives.
The traffic fofa that elpariod
amounted to 3o6,62bs4e,0GO net
ton miles, an increase of two and
two-ffths per cent over the CORE
spending period of 1920 which
marked the previous high record and
which amounted to 77,025,000,0 200.
Compared with the first ten
months last year, the total Tor the
same period in 1928 was an increase
of $4,495.486, 900, or % per cent.
In making this comparison, howev-
err. it is stated, consideration must
be given to the fact that freight
traffic last. year was affected by
the strikes of both the miners,
which began on April /, aud that
of the railway shopmen, which be-
gan on July 1, both continuing I'M
til fall.
In the Southern district an in
crease of nearly rs per cent was
reported.
For the month of October thi~
year alone the freight business of
the railroads amounted to 42,200,-
395, 900 net ton miles, which has
only been exceeded in two previous
months. The first time this was
exceeded was in August, 1920, when
it amounted to 42,734, 900, 900, and
again in October, 1920, when it was
42,570,000,O0O. Compared with
October last year it was an increase
Of 2,922,541, 900, or more than z
per cent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-20

Henson Finley arrived in Amer
icus Wednesday from the Universe
ty of Georgia, Athens, to spend the
holidays with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Finley, at their home
on West Church street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-20

many friends as Miss nellie Row.
land before her marriage ten years
ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-20
STAY WIFE, HER SISTER,
SELF; TOTS LOOKING ON

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 2O.-Mrs.
Carrie O'Maillie and her sister,
Miss Flora Hansford, were shot and
instantly killed Wednesday after
noon by William O'Maillie, husband
of Mrs. O'Maillie, who then shot
and killed himself in the apartment
of his wife in the downtown section
of the city. The double Staying and
suicide was carried out before the
view of three minor children of the
couple.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-20
WILLINGHAM-KINNEY MAR
RAGE OF INTEREST HERE

/ ANAfAAA@ vi AAN @ANA~Ay AA-@FN6
! Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Willingham
Jr., announce the marriage Of THEN
daughter, Miss Eunice Willingham
to Francis Kinney. The many
friends of the young couple will be
interested to learn Of their marriage
Behind this little wedding an
nouncement that was given to the
society editors Of Macon yesterday
afternoon is the story of one OF
! the prettiest romances that has
come to light here in long while.
The bride is the only daughter OF
! Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Willingham. She
! is a senior at Lanier High school,
having talent for music and art,
ranking high in her studies. She
was contemplating early entry III
Sweet Briar college, where she eX-
pected to finish her education. She
will be 16 next February.
Francis Kinney, the groom, is ~,
the son of MIR. and Mrs. w. 0. Kin
ney, and he also is senior at La
nier High school During the last
football season Francis Kinney was
quarterback on the Lanier football
eleven, which went through the sea-
son without a defeat. He is one of
the most popular students at the
high school. He, too, had been PLAN
ming an early entry into one of the
big colleges of the country.
1t was while in the early grades
of Lanier that the romance in their
lives began to ripen, The climax
came on Tuesday night, when they
attended a minstrel show given b.
the Kiwanis club at the Grand the
ater. There were a number of
young people in the party.
After the show Miss Willinghain
was taken to her home and Mr..
Kinney went to his home. There
they both secured their baggage.
Hours later they met somewhere
spent the early part Of the morning
driving through the mud of Jones
county, arriving at GRAY early in
the morning, where as soon as Judge
j. T. Morton, ordinary, arrived, at
his office, a license was issued and
they were married instanter.
Two young men of Macon, Henry
Lowe, Jr., and Jack Barrett, ac-
companied the couple on the trip in
an Essex car owned by the groom's
brother.
Messages sent to the parents Of
the couple told of the marriage. i
was ROUTE a shock, but brought
forth no criticism. Like friends Of
thdafaeily, they agreed that both
parties had made a good selection.
Although the young couple are
believed to be with relatives in VIII
kinson county, efforts to locate
them had failed up to late last night
The parents, on both sides were
trying to get word to them that they
would be welcome home.-Macon
Telegraph.
The. bride is a second cousin OF
Mrs. Charles M. Council, of Amer
teas, and the groom is the grand
son tof Mrs. DUPONT Query, for
n1erly of Americas, and nephew of
MrsiH Lawson Stapleton, Mrs. Flor
ence D. Hollis, D. F. Davenport and
-. A. Davenport. Mr.. Kinney has
frequently visited in Americas and
was the guest of Mrs. Stapleton
several days this fall, attending the
Lanier-Americus Hi football game
here, making many friends who are
interested in his marriage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-20


land before her marriage ten year.
ago.
Jasper Parker, who is studying al
the University of Georgia this year
has arrived in Americas to spend
the holidays with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. w. E. Parker.
Mrs. w. T. Hair, Mrs. Willis Hogg
and Mrs 2. R. Jordan, OF EllayiIe
were shoppers in Americas Wednes.
day and were guests at Tea Room
for luncheon.
Mrs. Lawrence Mckenzie, Mrs.
William Mckenzie, Mrs Frank
Foxes and Miss Lizzie Foxes, of
Montezuma, were among the out-of-
town shoppers in Americas Wednes-
day registered at the Tea Room for
luncheon.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 7. Cohran, of
Rupert, were shoppers in Americas
today.
Mrs w. E. Strange, of Ellaville,
was shopping in Ameicus Wednes-
day.
Miss Yonah Buchanan has arriv-
ed in Americas to spend the holt
days with relatives. She is now
with Mrs. Cliff Williams on Lee
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. T. Poole will
leave Friday for Washington to
spend the holidays with their daugh.
ter, Mrs. Irving Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Henderson will
arrive Saturday from Hampton to
spend the Christmas HOLIDAYS with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Bell
Martin Sullivan, of Montgomery
lefs last night for Philadelphia, Ra.,
after visit of several DAVIS 70
Or. and Mrs. J. c. Berry at their
home on Smithville road.
Miss Myra Sims, of Leslie, was
among the out-of-town shoppers IN
Americas today.
Miss Frances Easterlin, who is
studying at Stewart Hall this wear
VIII arrive Thursday evening tc
spend the holidays with, her parents
lMr. and Mrs. B. F. Easterlin. at
their home on Rees Park.
Miss Christine Brown who is
student at Converse college. at
Spartanburg, S. c., arrived las,
night to spend the holidays with he,
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Brown
at their home on Lee street.
MISS Helen Daniel and Miss Ruth
Everett are guests for the Christ.
mas holidays OF Ms. Marvin Ever.
TT, at her home at the Community
club house. - - = M "
MISS Josephine Simmons. who !,
studying at Lucy Cobb. has arrived
N Americas TO spend She holiday,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-20
SCRIPT DANCE FRIDAY
EVENING AT ELKS' CLUB

The first of number of delight
tul dances that have been planned
for the holiday season will be the
script dance Friday evening, Decem-
Der 81, at which the ybung men of
Americas will be hosts at the Elks'
club.
A large number of attractive Wis
lters and members of the college
contingent who will be at home
for the holidays, will add much
pleasure to this lovely affair.
Dancing will begin at $3.50 and
continue until a late hour. Music
will be furnished by the Six South
ern serenaders.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-20

with er mother, Mrs. Howell Sim
mons, at her home on Rees Park.
Leonard Parker arrived last night
from New York to spend Christmas
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
ton Parker, at their home on Tay-
lor street.
Miss Louise Dudley, who is a stu
dent at the Cincinnati Conservatory
CT Music, returned home Thurs
day, where she viii spend the holi-
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Macon Dudley, on Taylor street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-20

Rev. and Mrs, J. A. Mills, who
have been residing near Talbotton
for the past year, are now resi-
dents of Americas, occupying their
home at AIT Elm avenue. Mrs.
Mills is remembered in Americas bv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-20


Collins, of Ellaville, were shoppers
in Americas Wednesday,
DR.. and Mrs. ]. f. Lunsford, Mr..
and Mrs. E. E. Livingston and E. f.
LiYingstons Jr, of Preston, were
among the opt-of-town4 shoppers in
Araericus today registered at the
Tea Room for luncheon.
a9it
Miss Ann Heys arrived Wednes-
day night from Agnes Scott where
she is studying this year, to spend
the holidays with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. R. Heys, on Lee street.
c. D. Mayfieid, of Albany, was
business visitor in Americas We'd
"eaaaY .i89mem sarv5 aaa -.
Mrs. H.i-A. Bailey, Mrs. C. E,
Bailey land Mrs. G.. C. Thomas, of
Cobb, were among the Christmas
shoppers in Americas Wednesday
registered at the Tea Room for
luncheon.
Miss Claire Harris arrived We'd
nesday night from Decatur where
she is studying at Agnes Scott, to
spend the holidays with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. James Harris
Jr., ON Horne street.
, 1923-04-03

ION.

1T is hereby made known that the fol-
lowing property in Christiansted's Ju
= risdiction, on which levy has been
made for faxes due to the Colonial Trea-
sury of st. Croix, will be offered for sale,
each at a single Auction, to be held in
the Vendue Directors Office in Chris
tiansted at the aforementioned time:
viz:
WEDNESDAY THE 9TH APRIL A. c.
At 3 O'Clock p. m.
The Property No. SO ALB. Fisher Str.
C~hristiansted.
According to the Tax-list belonging to
n. NATHANIEL.
Mortgage certificates. documents of the
levy proceedings, and the conditions of
the Auction are open for inspection at
the Office of the undersigned.
Sheriff's Office, Christiansted, q 4
February 1923.
F. COULTER,
Sheriff.
, 1923-04-03
Notice of Auction.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
AXELINA MICHAEL, DECEASED.

RgHEREAS the offer made at a previ-
Gus auction was not confirmed, now at
the request Of A. E. STAKEMANN,
administrator of the above entitled es-
tate and pursuant to an order of the
District Court of the Virgin Islands
dated THE 10TH pay OF NOVEMBER
1922 the real estate belonging to the de-
cedent's estate, situate in the Town
of Christiansted, Island of St. Croix.
Virgin Islands of the United States
knoWH NO. 42 HILL STREET, with all
, 1923-04-03

........ Selection by the Native Brass Ba
Stage Struck, One act.
Thomas }. Tipps, Tragedian; Mr.. Hoppe
ME Hopper, Their Daughter; Sam Johnsc
This is an extract Of Shakespeare play
the city, stops to rest at the Hopper's
taken for a %Iunatic.
Song.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-12
'T|NS|N| Til SAGE
TAKE5L|FE
IN BED
James T. Henshaw Known to
Many Who Sought Dingy
Shop for Philosophy.

James T. Henshaw, sixty-eight
year old tinsmith- philosopher, died
today, probably a victim of his own
philosophy of life.
Henshaw, for many years proprie-
tor of a dingy little tin shop at
736 Thirteenth street northwest.
was reputed to have accumulated
a sizeable fortune through his thrift
and industry. He was tinsmirh
Of the old school, with scornful
ideas about these young chaps"
This morning the "tinsmith sage
was found dead in his bed at 1916
Columbia street northwest. His re-
Gently acquired partner, w. L.
Brotherton, went up to call him
and made the discovery that Hen
shaw had rugged up a death appa-
ratus that was certain to accom-
plish it's aim. Covered over by
the bedding, Henshaw had placed
e. tube on the gas jet. This was
placed under the covers, close to
his head. 1t formed a perfect
death chamber.
Students of the George Washing
ton University medical school knew
Henshaw well. On days when his
business was slack he could be
seen sitting outside his shop, deal
ing out to all VINO would listen,
the advice that he mad gathered in
lifetime learning.
Henshaw used to carry his tools
around in push cart. Many
Washingtonians have come to know
him as the man who scorned more
modern vehicles and stuck to his
trusty old two-wheeler. Henshaw's
partner will arrange the funeral.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-12
SIX AWNING FIRES
CAUSED BY CIGARETTES

An epidemic of awning fires SEEM
ingly has smitten the unsuspecting
office buildings in Washington.
Last week there were four hand
some green and white striped avn
ings that we1~ up in the sky via
smoke and heat and last night two
others went the same way. Fire
men say careless cigarette smokers
cause most Of these fires.
No. engine extinguished a
blaze in an awning at apartment
319, the Cavanaugh, Seventeenth
and Church streets northwest, about
1890 last night with damage esti-
mated at $25.
Just previous to that, No. "a
Engine Company went to the home
OF c. j. Marvel. 767 Quebec street
northwest, where an awning was
ablaZe. Damage was placed at $40.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-12
YOU TIL
CHEATS TAXI
DRIVER
Does Some Fast Financiering
and Then Disappears With
Chauffeur's $40.

John T. Murphy, taxi driver, liv-
ing at the Astoria Apartments,
Third and G streets northwest.
picked up a fare in the person of
a dapper young man at Ninth street
and Pennsylvania avenue north
west last night. Today he would
like very much to see that young
man.
All dolled up in a silk shirt, bow
tie, and a pearl gray hat, the dap
per passenger patronizingly direct
ed James to drive to the Colonial
Apartments, Fifteenth and N
streets northwest.
Have you got change for a
twenty" the youth asked Murphy
when he got out.
"Nupw the latter replied.
"Let me have a tenner, then, and
I'll step in the apartment and get
1t changed" quoth the youth.
Escorted by the 'tenner,' the
youth left through devious rear ex-
it's. Murphy waited, growing more
and more anxious about his vagrant
ten. Then he told his troubles to
the police.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-12
WHAT JAZZ IS.

When dIscOrd from her lowest DEPTHS
Sweet harmony would razz,
She searched from Styx to Haydes
dark
And evolved this sO-caIIed Jazz.
Caught the sentimental tOm-cat,
Extracted his meow, meow.
Joined to 1t the notes Of baRpipes
And the yells of a drunken row.
Grabbed the fog horn from a steam
Stole from football fans their cheers,
Ground it, mixed 1t and then hurled IL,
Drummed 1t, dinned 1t in our ears.
Took the. screech from all the screech
owls,
From automobiles their back fire,
Raised it. triIled It, made It higher.
To the sound Of windows crashing
From the force of weIl-aimed
She Joined the yOunRsters' rattle
On the picket fence with sticks,
To the coyotes pIaIntive waiIIn~a
And the sound of wind In q ing.
She affixed the can or the whiffen-
And the tin lizzie's cnux. chux chux
And this she sells as music:
Now Beethoven hear thy doom.
Close tnine Destered ears with moon
And turn over in thy tomb.
T.. a. PALMER.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-12
EQlJAL|Z|NG
WAGES IS
OBJECT
1000 Employees Affected by
Estimates Sent to Budget
Bureau.

Salary increases in the District
force of employees in the Post
office Department, as proposed in
the estimates to be sent to the
Budget Bureau this week, average
between 5 and 10 per cent.
Robert s. Regar, chief clerk of
the department, says that the
total appropriation asked for per-
sonnet under the new ALLEGATIONS,
shows an increase that will range
between these two figures. The
budget for the department has
been completed.
Sees Increase for All.
81 think it is fair to say that
virtually every employee in the local
force of the Postoffice DEPARTING ut
viii receive an increase in salary as
q result of the ALLEGATIONS worked
out by the departmental board >"
said Mr.. Regar today. mot all Of
them are going to be large in
creases, but we have taken a long
step in the direction of equalizing
pay.
& For a long time it has been
known that the Postoffice Depart
ment was paying it's workers, par
ticularly in certain grades, much
less than was paid for comparable
work in other departments. ! think
that the work of the departmental
board has done away with that.
One of the chief objects of reclassi-
fication is to correct all these va
riations Of pay that have grown
up in the government service, and
I think it viii accomplish that be-
yond question"
1000 Are Involved.
There are approximately 1000
workers in the Postoffice Depart
ment involved in the present classi.
fication. The field service of the
department, including the carriers
and mail clerks. We're recIassified
some years ago, and they are
specifically excluded from the pro-
visions of the Sterling-LehIbach act.
The Postoffice Department is ask
ing for slight Increase in it's
force of local employees for the
next fiscal year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-12
CONTINUE FIGHT
On ONE-W WAY
STREETS
Merchants and Manufacturers
Form Special Group to
Garry on Battle.

The fight of Washington merch-
ants and business men for the
elimination Of one-way streets in
downtown Washington was launched
today by the organization Of a
special committee on one-way streets
and parking by the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association.
This committee, consisting Of five
members, was organized at a
special meeting shortly before noon,
at which M. A. Leese was elected
chairman.
The committee Immediately began
the collection of arguments and
data on the one-way street problem
for presentation to the District
Commissioners, in an effort to over
ride their decision to continue the
One-way thoroughfares.
Members of the committee, besides
the chairman, are o. J. DeMon,
Charles A. Camalier, E. c.. Graham
and II. D. Ormsby.
After collecting all available
statistics on the subject in Wash
ington and from other city govern
ments which have tried the one-way
street solution Of the traffic prob
lem, the committee will hold it's Sec
ond meeting. in about ten days, to
prepare its arguments for presenta-
ton to the Commissioners.
Creation of the committee was au.
thorized by the board of governors of
the association at a meeting Septem.
Der z, at which the request for
abolition of the one-way street sys-
tenn was framed as sent to tho
Commissioners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-12
STENoGRAPHERS NEEDED
FOR U. S. WORK AT PANAMA

An o S for experienced civil
service stenograpkers and typists in
the Panama Canal Zone was issued
today by the Civil Service Commits
sion. The basic salary is $15833 per
month for stenographers and $3.50
for typists. In addition to the salary
the $50 monthly bonus will apply.
Other positions are open as trans
lators in the Bureau of Education,
Department of Interior, at $500;
Junior aeronautical engineer. Bureau
of Aeronautics. Navy Department,
at $3.50 a day: teacher of home
economics, Indian Service, at sal
aries ranging from $3.50 to $40 a
year. with furnished quarters, heat,
light and subsistence free of cost.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-12
ALARM FROM FIREPROOF
BUILDING LAID TO BELT

Last night the supposedly fire.
proof corridors of the District build
ing rang out with the cries Of
watchmen. A fire had been discov-
cred.
On their way to the fire members
Of No. 3 Truck and No. Is Engine
Company discoursed in tones more
resonant than the roar of the engine
about how marble could burn. The
Icons" had 1t all over the "pros"
until the dense smoke clouds were
traced to the Health Department
quarters in room 2O3.
A belt on a motor caught fire and
the aroma OF burning leather did the
rest. Small damage, said the fire
men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-12
Drunk AS He Drove
Faithful Horse, Old
Owner Is Fined

Benjamin Robinson, an aged
colored man, lived SO many
years before the passing of the
horse and good whiskey, that he
cannot become reconciled to
present laws. He never heard
Of the drastic act that imposes
a heavy fine for operating a
vehicle while intoxicated.
He was arraigned before
Judge John P. Mcmahon in
Police Court today and admitted
being intoxicated. He was fined
$25 or twenty-five days.
Ben was driving his faithful
old horse, but suddenly decided
to alight. In so doing he fell
under the wagon. His horse
stopped as soon as the wheels
had passed over him, and Ben
was unhurt, but a policeman
was near and he had to appear
today on a charge Of driving
while intoxicated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-12
YOUTH AND GIRL STRUCK
BY TAXI ARE UNINJURED

Miss Elizameth Covington, twenty
two. of 1104 NJ street northwest,
and Raymond France, twenty-five,
Of 405 M street northwest, were
knocked down by a taxicab on r
street between Ninth and Tenth
streets northwest last night while
they were crossing the street. Both
said they were unintured and re-.
fused to go to a hospital. Police
say the taxi was driven by Clar-
ence F.. O'Brien, 1909 Four-and.a
Half street southwest.
Miss |. Mahaney, twenty-five. of
502 Fourth street southeast, was
knocked down by Il bicycle at Ninth
and d streets northwest last night.
Her right ankle was slightly in.
Jured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-12
FOR
SCHOOL
POST
Haycock or Murch Likely to
Succeed Kramer-Action
Is Expected Today.

Robert L. Hoycock and Ben w.
Murch, supervising principals Of
the Third and First public school
divisions, respectively, lead as
possibilities for the post of as
sistant superintendent, an office
left vacant by the resignation Of
Stephen E. Kramer. Either may
be chosen at the first fall meet
ing Of the Board of Education in
the Franklin School today.
DIR. BallOu's Views.
Kramer, who held the position
nine years, will succeed Robert A.
Maurer, resigned, as principal of
Central High School.
It is expected that the resigna-
tons and the appointment Of a new
assistant will be laid before the
school board today. Superintendent
Ballou withheld definite inforrna-
ton on this. The changes will go
into effect probably on October l.
DR.. Ballou said today he had not
made choice to fill the vacancy
created by Kramer's resignation,
but 1t is practically certain that one
of the supervising principals will
be selected.
It was indicated today that the
majority of school officers with
whom DR.. Ballou has conferred
showed no great enthusiasm as
to accepting Kramer's late office.
Will Choose Teachers.
The position calls for such
arduOus attention and has so many
responsibilities that few men, even
those capable of giving good service,
care to shoulder the burden.
d. j. Callahan, who was elected
to head the School Board at the
July reorganization meeting, will
preside at today's meeting" Ernest
Greenwood, newly-elected member
of the board, will sit with his col
leagues for the first time.
In addition to the major changes
planned, the meeting will take up
numerous matters of appointments
in the teaching force.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-12
LEWIS HOTEL SCHOOL
STARTS FIFTEENTH CLASS

With a number of authoritative
speakers present, the fifteenth class
of the resident school OF the Lewis
Hotel Training School was organ.
lied Monday night in the lecture
hall, 1910 New York avenue moth.
west.
Those who talked were Clifford
Lewis, president; II. ]. Staley, regis-
trar; Mrs. Clifford Lewis, vice pres
ident;. r. d. Toll and Margaret C.
Ellis.