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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-26
.DARROW MAKES GREAT
PLEA TO SAVE LIVES
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nor Loeb moved but they center
ed on their aged lawyer looks of
unwavering interesting and the
former touched Mr.. Darrow's sleeve
as he passed him going out of
court.
The salvation of youth is the
highest attribute of the state, Mr..
barrow argued, and characterized
the hanging of several Chicago
boys after jury trials as "a shame
and disgrace"
Never in the history of the To-
cal courts, Mr.. parrow told the
judge, has any culprit under "a
years of age been hanged after a
plea of guilty.
81 do not know how much sal
wage there may be in these two poor,
diseased minds" he said. at
might be merciful for your honor
to tie rope around their necks
and let them die now. 1t might
be merciful to them, but certainly
not to those who come after them"
He pointed to the "wierd men
talities" of his clients and the iron
zeal, mad and horrifying" crime
which the contrived as the prod
uct, even the responsibility of ages
gone.
He characterized as "an ancient
superstition and nothing more" the
theory that hanging is a deterrent
to crime.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-26

Hanging grey up in the age Of
barbarism from which we are so
lately come as an exhibition-not
as punishment" he said.
He explained, too, that his refer
ence to war was because armed con-
flict had always been followed by
an era of crime. He spoke of nu-
merous veterans of the world war
who had landed in courts after their
return from the trenches, where
honorable, upright boys had learn
ed how cheap was human life"
eve we're fed on flesh and drank
blood, even down to prattling
babes" explained Mr.. barrow, as
he emphasized that the glories of
war were preached from platform
and pulpit and even taught in the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-26
MISS ENGLISH HONORS
ATTRACTIVE VISITOR.

Monday afternoon, at her home
on Taylor street, Miss Martha En-
glish was hostess at a loyely party
honoring her attractive house-guesti
Miss Marguerite Dyes, of Ellaville
Tables for progressive setback
were arranged on the spacious
front porch of the handsome home,
and was made unusually attractive
with wall vases and baskets filled
with bright midsummer flowers
and handsome palms an dferns were
placed at intervals.
Miss Elizabeth Andrews won the
top score prize, lovely DORM, ard
the honoree was presented with a
DORM.
Late in the afternoon, after the
conclusion of the interesting game,
delicious ice cream and cake were
served.
The hostess was assisted in en-
PERTAINING by her mother, Mrs. W..
L. English.
Invited to meet Miss Dyess were
Miss Virginia Davenport, Miss Cor
della Hooks, Miss Jean Curtis, Miss
Martha Duncan, Miss Mary Harris,
Miss Ruba Gammage, Miss Frances
Walker, Miss Florence Dixon, Miss
Alice Hill, Miss Virginia Moreland,
Miss Anne Clay, of Atlanta, Miss
Jane Broadhurs, Miss Thelma Hogg.
Miss Chlotilde Hair, of Columbus.
MissAnnie Turpin, Miss Caroline
Mathis, Miss Ruth Hightower, Miss
Annie Hyatt, Miss Edith Bahnsen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-26

honor stands between The future
and the past. For me the futur,
means the hopes of the young
plead for life, charity, kindness
sympathy and understanding and
the future is with me.
In stiffness that was broken bv
not even the muffled CLICKING -
silent typewriters or telegraph in.
struments in the press seats, Mr.
Darrow added this verse from Omar
Khayyam:
$50 | be written in the Book of
Love
l do not care about that book above.
Erase my name, or write it as Won
will,
So ! be written in the Book Of
Love-"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-26

Mrs. Dudley Mize, who has been
the guest of relatives in Dawson for
the past month, returned to Ameri-
Gus Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey Alcott
and young son, Fred, left Sunday
by motor for Orangeburg, S. c..
where they will be gueses of Mrs
Alcotts sister, Mrs. E. B. Clements
for a week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-26

G. A. Davis came from Jackson
vile Monday night to join Mrs. Da-
Wis and the children, who have been
guests of Mrs. C. P. Payne for
several weeks. They will return tc
Jacksonville with Mr.. Davis later IN
the week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-26
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Mrs. T. L. Martin has returned
from Philadelphia where she spent
two weeks pleasantly with friends.
Ernest Davis and Preston Ross
left Monday by motor for At
lanta.
Miss Halle Walker has gone to
Blakely where she will spend sew
eral days with relatives.
Master Earl (Snooks) Clements
returned to his home in Orange
burg, S. C. Sunday after spending
the summer months with his grand
mother, Mrs. NJ. E. Jossey, at her
home on Lamar street.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. P. Burke and
family and Mrs. Burke's brother.
Mr.. j. w. Payne formed a motor
party to Union, Ga. Sunday where
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-26

time, Mr.. Dean being connected in
the Times-Recorder, left Monday in
their car for Fitzgerald to reside
in the future.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-26

A thoroughbred Shetland pony is
no more than 40 inches high, yet it
Is capable of carrying a full-growr
man on its back.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-26

Miss Anne Clay, of Atlanta, is
the attractive guest of her grand
mother, Mrs. Mary B. Clay at her
residence on Taylor street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-26

MIR. Burke and little daughter, Pau
line, ate birthday dinner with Mr..
Burke's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. R.
Burke, celebrating Mr.. Burks' MIN
tieth birthday, while little Pauline
Burks celebrated her seventh.
Mrs. N. J. Ansley and Miss Annie
Ansley have returned from a de-
lightful stay of several months with
Mrs. ]. H. Rodgers in Tampa, Fla.
and Mrs. Louis Kemp in Dover
Fla.
Mr.. J. w. Payne, of Allentown,
is visiting his sister Mrs. B. p.
Burks.
J. P. Burks and sister, Mrs. Mary
Gregg will leave Wednesday for a
short stay with friends and reIat
tives in Columbus.
Miss Christine Dawson, the at
tractive guest of Miss Elizabeth
Joyner for ten days, will return 10
her home in Dublin Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert A. Dean,
and infant son, who have been max,
ing Americas their home for some
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-26
DOLLAR NOW GETS
MORE AUTO VALUE
Ii Buys AS Much AS $685. Did
in 1913, According 10 Deal
ers in Atlanta

ATLANTA, August 26.-Based
on the 1918 dollar as standard.
It is possible to get more autorao-
bile value for the money today than
t was ten years ago, in the opinion
of auto dealers here, basing their
statement on figures received from
manufacturers.
When one takes the average
prices of automobiles, gasoline and
tires, it is found, the Atlanta deal
ers claim, that these automotive
products cost less today than De-
fore the war even though the pur-
chasing power Of the dollar IN
general has shrunk considerably.
Today one can purchase, the At
lanta dealers say, Ill cents worth
of automobile, 1O1 cents worth q
gasoline and 1913 cents worth OF
tires with his 1913 dollar.
Better highways and the gen
eral need for motor transportation
account for large share of the
increase in motor vehicle depart
ment at the state capitol, but this
has been further augmented, it was
stated, by the fact that the pubic
realizes that a dollar will buy more
in motor products than in most
other lines.
Furthermore, the current models
of motor vehicles and the present
type of tires are far better than ten
years ago even at the lower prices
prevailing today, it was pointed out
by auto men.
The pre-war dollar is worth only
81 cents today in the general cost
of living, Atlanta statisticians say.
1t is worth but 518 cents in cloth
ing, 68.5 cents in food and 61.2
cents in rent.
time, MIR. Dean being connected in
the Times-Recorder, left Monday in
their car for Fitzgerald to reside
in the future.
Miss Hazel Gordy, who has beea
the attractive young guest of her
amt, Miss Virginia Perry, at her
home on East Church street, has
returned to her home in Valdosta.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. w. u.
Barfield who will be glad to learn
that the condition of their little son,
Julius, who underwent an opera.
ton Monday morning for the re-
moval of his tonsils, is entirely
satisfactory.
Miss Virginia Perry, who gradu-
ated this year at G. S. C. S. at
MilledgevilIe, will leave Saturday
morning for Completion, Fla.
where she will be a member of high
school faculty and director of the
department of music.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey Alcott
and young son, Fred, left Sunday
by motor for Orangeburg, S. c..
where they will be gueses of Mrs.
Alcott's sister, Mrs. E. B. Clements,
for a week.
c. A. Davis came from Jackson
VILE Monday night to join Mrs. Da-
WIS and the children, who have been
guests of Mrs. C. P. Payne for
several weeks. They will return to
Jacksonville with Mr.. Davis later in
| the week.
Mrs. Dudley Mize, who has been
the guest of relatives in Dawson for
the past month, returned to Ameri-
Gus Monday.
Mrs. Howell Evans, of Jackson
vile, is the guest of her mother,
Mrs. c. P. Payne, at her home on
Lee street, and will remain here
several weeks.
Miss Anne Clay, of Atlanta, is
the attractive guest of her grand-
mother, Mrs. Mary B. Clay at her
residence on Taylor street.
A thoroughbred Shetland pony is
no more than 40 inches high, yet it
Is capable of carrying a full-grown
man on its back.
/ YOU WILL S
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-26

The murder Of Florence Bar
ton, Kansas City (Mo.) society
girl (above) in 1920 again is be-
lieved near solution. Two taxi
drivers, Robert Hanna and
Frank Howden, are held in Pich-
er, Okla, as her slayers. An
other man, Marvin Wright, is un-
der arrest in Joplin, Mo. All
are expected to be returned to
Kansas City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24
Interesting Lecture
On Archaeological
Investigations Florida

Wednesday evening DIR. M. W.
Stirling of the Smithsonian Institute,
Washington, D. c., gave an extremely
interesting illustrated lecture on the
recent archaeological Investigations
in Florida to a group of interested
Hallewell people at the home Of the
Misses Wells, Middle Street. A two
reel moving picture film of the sec
ton Of Florida where the excavations
have taken place ives shown. DR..
Stirling spoke briefly In his introduce
ton of the science Of anthropology
and of the present day theory of the
racial origin of tn American Indians.
Then he located the four centers of
superior civilization Of the earlier
Indian tribes. After this introduce
ton he proceeded directly to the dis
covery upon Weeden's Island near St.
Petersburg, Florida, of the site of two
ancient Indian cities. The excava-
lions were shown actually in prog
ress. There were three distinct In
dian types disclosed in three strata
OF excavation. Prof. Stirling illus
trated their differences by the shape
of the skulls. by the form and dec
Grafton of their pottery and by their
burial customs. The earlier relics go
back 1900 years to a city with a GER
tain degree Of civilization long be-
fore the time Of DeSoto and Mar
vaez
The second film dealt more directly
with the Florida of tomorrow instead
of that OF by-gone days Pictures of
the nearly completed Candy Bridge
that Is to connect Tampa with ST
Petersburg and views Of the develop
ment work now being done on the
Florida Rivera were shown. and the
history and plan of the work ex-
planned. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Watson
were present with DR.. Stirling and
his group Of colleagues, and Mr..
Watson. who Is a landscape engineer
of Toledo, Ohio. connected with this
development proect, explained fur
ther features of the work.
At the close Of the lecture there
was opportunity for questions on
the part of the audience. then an in
formal reception at which refresh
ments were served and an oppor-
tunity to hear further details of this
interesting Florida project was Of
fered. DR.. Stirling complimented his
Hallowell audience highly. saying
that he had enjoyed speaking to
them more than to most OF those he
had recently addressed.
Perry Patten, who has but re-
Gently returned from France. also
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24
Exchange Of Notes
On Irish Minister to u. s.

Washington, July 23.-Under agree
ment with the British embassy the
state department made public tonight
correspondence exchanged between Sec
rotary Hughes and Ambassador How
ard last month providing for the ap-
pointment In Washington of q minis
ter to represent the Irish Free State in
diplomatic intercourse. with the United
States.
In his communication Of June "a,
submitting the request that the Wash
ington government accept this repre-
sentaticn Of the Irish Free state, Am
bassador Howard told Secretary
Hughes that his majesty's govern
ment have come TO the conclusion that
IL 10 desirable that the handling of
matters at Washington exclusively re-
lating to the Irish Free State should
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24
LOCUST VALLEY WILL
BE HEADQUARTERS
WORD DEM. MANAGER

Washington, July 23-penp
national campaign headquas',
center at the Locust Fahsh
home Of John w. Davis. 10 ths ~ =
ion of Glenn L. Shaver. the NV
tional chairman. ....,. n
Other principal headquang" NJ
Shaver said today. Will % " ~
York City and Chicago aau go
wards regional offices VIII ~ el
None of these. however. 10 49,
tabiished until he gains Q 'n ss
knowledge Of the national 81
tee headquarters in WasnlnsSs 81
The new chairman expFsss.s -
belief that the radio would ~ .ssi
ed az one Of the principal mssn -
appealing to the voters. y ~ sl,sl
agreed. he said. that use Of Wy
less would make 1t unnecsssssahs
send large battery OF ~ II
through the country. This nj
said, would permit Dsmoclsr ~
tors Of national reputation u,ms !.
practically all Of the larger csa, 40
population in person ana y. ,.stiss
through the lesser popula ~
Of the country by broadcasuee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24

be confided to a minister pIenipo'J
tiary accredited TO the Uhi'sd ~"
government" Ia. AZ
Secretary Hughes replied aoo. \
of June IS. quoting from tn'
sador's letter and continuing
Responding TO the hope you NJ, ~
on behalf of your government U.s.
government of the United em" ~
concur in the appointment o. :" :" !"
Free State minister In conioIn"S s.x.d
the proposals OF his majesty ss M
ment as set out In your nov, ..ssns
the honor and the pleasure W 49,
you that the president, aiwsy I'd
to meet the wish Of his mslss" III !.
eminent in every proper way. wy ..I,,
pleased TO receive a duly 49,. Nv I'M
minister pIenipotentiary Of tns NH
Free State, on the footing ""
cate"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24
A. q X. Accident

Yesterday afternoon about 2.10 the
local A. & X. trolley car for Augusta
ran into an open switch at the Halo
we'll freight shed siding and smashed
into coal car. The vestibule of the
passenger car suffered considerable
damage. Harvey Moore was the con-
ductor-motorman. No passengers were
injured although several We're some
what shaken up and there was>a little
excitement for few minutes. Cars
were delayed little by the accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24
Mains Circus Will
Exhibit Here Today

After q lapse of several years Gar.
diner is to have a real three-ring cir.
Gus when the Walter l.. Main circus ar.
rives in town today with a special train
Of 20 cars filled with bright colored
| wagons. animals, in short everything
that goes with a circus. They will
pitch their tents on the Baker field,
which is just Off Harrison avenue,
where two big performances will be
given at 2 p. NJ. and P. NJ. There
will be big street parade, and while
definite announcement has not been
made, 1t is expected that this will take
place at noon. The exact line of march
can not be given until the circus off,
Gals have had an opportunity to con-
fer with Chief Of Police Dunn and
Street Commissioner Dunn. However,
It has been decided that II they desire
the parade will be allowed to 20
through Water street, with the stipu-
lation that this march be taken at their
own risk.
The doors will be open one hour be-
fore each performance in order to give
people a chance to view the menak-
erie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24
Arrest Autoists on
Several CHARGES y

A man giving his name as Leclair of
Augusta was arrested by Officer Sid
ney Frost Of the State highway police
Wednesday afternoon on the charge Of
operating motor vehicle under the in.
fiuence of liquor. Liquor was also
found in the car and when it was
found that he had no drivers license
this was added to the counts against
him. He will be tried in the Gardiner
municipal court this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24

. man working on the road with .
paint can and brush. But investiga-
ton proved that the mysterious man
was no less than Harold Woodcock.
who upon orders of Chief of Police
Dunn was painting white lines in
the center of the road so that cars
coming around the corners would
keep to their own side of the road.
The corner by the Richards house Is
a particularly bad one, although a
large sign warns of the danger, The
white lines in the center should
help to prevent accidents. They
have also been painted at the cor
ner of Vine and Water streets. AS
the road Is rough here this is also
a rather dangerous curve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24
Governors Chauffeur
Fined in Municipal
Court for Speeding

Governor BaxteTs chauffeur,
Richard Weber, appeared yesterday
morning before Judge Stafford of the
municipal court on the charge OF
speeding. The hearing was a private
one. Webber was fined IS and 20
costs, the same sentence given all
but one of the offenders before the
court that morning. Patrolman Lu-
Their Gray caught sight Of the Gov
ernor's car Tuesday and reported the
matter to City Marshal Carbino. who
notified the highway police in Au-
gusta, who saw that the chauffeur
reported in court. The governor was
not in the car at the time. City
Marshal Carbino. when interviewed
concerning some of the recent cases
of speeding said that the Hallowell
police force were instructed to en-
force the law impartially in. the case
of any one in any position who might
exceed the speed limit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. s. E. Winslow of
bridgeport. Conn, have been passing
few days with Mrs. Winslow's sister.
Mrs. Frank Brown. Mr.. Winslow was
formerly Hallowell boy. Mrs. A. N.
Kelley and SON and daughter Of Chi
cago We're with them. They made the
trip by auto. On leaving here they
will visit relatives in Washington, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24

Rev. Charles Howard Atkins. pas
tor of the Highland Avenue NJ. E.
church, and Mrs. Atkins left on
Wednesday for Tamworth, N. H,
where they will remain until Sep
TENDER. There will be two services
at the Highland Avenue church, on
Sunday morning and evening, Rev.
M. G. Folsom, pastor of the Univer-
salist church, will officiate at the
morning service. The church will
be closed during the month of Au-
gust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24

workmen are engaged in putting a
new cement retaining wall from the D.
H. Herrin laundry to the r. p. Hazard
factory. The old brick sidewalk will
be taken up and fine new cement walk
laid. It IL expected that another Inn
provement will be the moving Of the
building next to Henry Kings store,
now used as q garage. to the back end
Of the lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to the members of the Free
Baptist church and the employees
OF the Bottoming Room Of the R. P.
Hazard Company for their kind
ness to us during my illness. also
our friends and neighbors and the
Ku Klux Khan of Gardiner.
MR.. LEON EMERSON AND
FAMILY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24

Thomas McGovern, formerly OF
Gardiner. died Monday at the Central
Maine General hospital in Lewiston
Mr.. McGovern was born in Camp
Bolton, N. B.. rs years ago. He has
been a resident of Bath and Gardi-
ner, leaving Gardiner about 16 years
ago. He is survived b. three sons,
John. Michael and Peter. His wife
Catherine Barron McGovern died Is
years ago.
Funeral services for Mr.. McGovern
were held Wednesday morning at St
Josephs' church, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24

Gardiner baseball fans should
turn out in full force at o'clock
Saturday afternoon, when the r. P.
Hazard team will meet the Cam
den nine at Quimby field. This wilt
be the second in the series of the
Edward K. Box prize of $3.50. The
batteries for Camden will be Hap
Price, the Bates star. and Grindle.
while "Pete" Perry will twirl for
Hazards. with Jimmy Dolan on the
receiving erd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24

came down over Church Hill, over the
piles of gravel and cobblestones onto
our new cement roadway. The marks
of the tires could be plainly seen on
the new road, and thus an out-of-State
driver has the honor Of being the first
to try Gardeners new street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24

Late yesterday afternoon a passer-
by on Second street. near the Hub
bard Free Library saw an odd sight.
What appeared to be autumn leaves
drifted off a large maple tree and
came to rest in the street until a
portion of it seemed thickly cover
ed. The spectator wondered whether
there was some new insect pest at
lacking Hallowell trees and was
about to come nearer for inspection
when a Ford ratified up Central
street and turned the corner. Behold
all the brown autumn leaves in a
cloud sailed back into the tree. They
were English sparrows. several hum
dred In number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24

The many friends of Mrs. George
Walter Smith, formerly Marion
Soule, will be glad to know that she
has sufficiently recovered from a
surgical operation performed at the
Gardiner General hospital to be re-
moved to her home on Highland
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24
| was o. d. Turner Of Augusta, who
| was on the State census.

The Indians who have been living
near the old car barn have recently
folded their tents and departed. They
left behind them In charge of friends
a small black dog and that dog camo
to grief Wednesday afternoon. He
was run over by passing automobile
and killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24

The many friends Of Bernard F.
Burns will be pleased to learn Of his
improvement in health after surgical
operation. Mr.. Burns IL now at his
home on Heselton street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24

:, There will be union peace meeting
Sunday evening in the Old South
church at 730. Posters for the pic
ture that will be shown are already on
display.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24

Mrs. Susan Lander and Miss Edith
Lander of Cambridge, Mass, who
are passing the summer at Dresden,
were calling on friends in the city
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24

Charles Choate was before the mu-
nicipal court yesterday morning on
the charge Of speeding. He was rep
resented by Congressman Nelson. AS
this was a second offence he was fined
$40 and $s.42 costs. total of s16.42.
Frances A. Hunt of East Winthrop
was fined IS and costs Of 80 and so