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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21
COLUMBUS FANS SAY SAY
buttons REAL SHOW

Reports from Columbus, where
Dutton's Indoor Circus played all
last week, stated it is one of the
most novel attractions of the sea
SON. 1t is a real circus with bare
back riders, horses, ponies, mules,
aclo5ats, wirewalkers, contortion
lists, clowns, trained dogs and aerial
artists and all OF it is presented on
the theater stage. The buttons
were persuaded by the management
Of the Rylander to fold up their
tents and present their circus III
doors, an unusual occurrence. The
stage will be strengthened and en-
larged in order to accommodate the
largest Of the circus offerings. Dur
ing the local engagement the band
viii give concerts and the clowns
will appear ON the streets for the
children
buttons Indoor Circus will ap-
pear at the Rylander on Thursday
and Friday, night performances with
reserved seats at 8:15 and one matt
nee on Friday at 8.
The circus is headed by the ia
nous button equestarians, seven in
number with three beautiful white
horses. On the stage thehorsesgal-
lop around on thick mating
which prevents them from slipping,
In the clown contingent is Fred
Sterling, late of the Ringlings,
Gene" a French funmaker of note
English Aft" direct from the
John Robinson circus. Spark Plug, .
a miniature mule and Sport a fox
TERROR dog, work with the clowns.
Among the other features with the
circus are the Nelson and Nelson,
comedy high stills artists; Miss
Nellie Jordan on the tight wire; the
aerial Clarke's, Flexo, a contortion.
lists, Vivian de We're in thrilling
loop the loop, a real circus band, q
troupe of native Hawaiians and De.
Coe and Ritley in a spectacular
topping table act.
The Dutton circus is en- route
from the north to play an engage
ment in New Orleans and will stoI
in Americas to break the long jour
ney from Chicago. 1t is something
entirely new and no doubt the Ry
lander will be packed for the three
performances. Reserved seats vii
go on sale Tuesday at 10 A. M.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21
TOBACCO TAX MIDDLE
IS FINALLY SETTLED
Dealers Who So Elect May Give
Bonds for Payment Later, But
Stamps Must Be Used By All

ATLANTA, Jan. 21.-The super
edeas which has been the subject Of
controversy between the attorney
general and counsel for retail to-
bacco dealers, growing out Of de-
NAL of the stamp tax Injunction,
was settled on Saturday by an or
der prepared by Albert Howell, at
torney for the plaintiffs, and sign
ed by Judge George L. Bell, Of Full
ton superior court, who tried the
case.
The attorney general contended
that while the appeal was pending
and until it was finally decided
the dealers should be required -
pay cash for all stamps obtained
by them and should not be permit
ted any advantage denied dealers
not parties to the litigation.
Under the terms of the suppressed
cas- order granted by Judge Bell.
none of the dealers who are now
plaintiffs, or who may be hereafter
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21

med with orange and brown How
ers She wore a corsage Of brides
roses and lilies of the valley.
Following the wedding Mrs. But
Ior entertained with an informal re-
caption. during which the bride and
room left for a wedding trip to
POINTS of interest in Florida On
heir return they will be at tome
IN Atlanta, where Mir. Brookshire
is pastor Of the Woodward Avenue
Baptist church.-Atlanta Constitu-
ion.
The above announcement is Of
cordial interest in Americas, where
ir. Brookshire is we'll known and
greatly beloved, having been pas
or of the Central Baptist church
or several years.
Americas friends are sending Mr..
3rookshire congratulations on his
happiness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21
800 ATTEND CONCERT
BY SYMPHONY BAND
Rylander Packed Sunday After
non to Hear Ame.icus Talent
in Community Concert

Eight hundred persons, many OF
these from towns near Americas at
tended the Sunday afternoon con-
cert by the mericus Symphony Or
chestra at the Rylander Theater.
This attendance, despite prevailing
weather conditions was most crafty
ing to Director Cane and other
members of the ochestra, who feel
encouraged to continue their eff
forts thereby.
Numbers rendered testified to the
progress made by the orchestra,
which was organized only short
time ago and which under the direc-
ton of Prof. Cane has already Civ
en- much pleasure 20 Americas PEG
pie. The orchestra was organized
especially as a community institu-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21
MISS LORRAINE HARMON
WALKER WEBS REV.
BROOKSHIRE.

A lovely wedding that took place
Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Mary Rosser Butler, on
Thirty-frst street, in Savannah, was
that of Miss Lorraine Harmon
Walker to Rev Henry Tate Brook
shire, DR.. W. A. Taliaferro officiat-
ing.
The large living room, where the
ceremony was performed, was
beautifully decorated with palms
and cut flowers, A delightful must
cal program was rendered before
the wedding; Miss Elizabeth Nor
rison playing several selections on
the piano, and Mrs. Robert Shep-
pard sang 20 Promise Me"
To the strains of Mendelssohn's
Wedding March the bridal party
entered the room. Miss Mildred
McCrary, cousin of the bride, wa
maid of honor and the brides only
attendant. She wore a becoming
gown of navy blue crepe and a hat
of rose panne. Her flowers were
Ophelia roses.
The bride entered alone and wa
met at the improvised altar OF
palms and flowers by the groom
She was charming in a gown of tan
crepe made in Spanish style with a
shawl falling from the shoulders.
Her hat was Of brown straw trim
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21

made parties plaintiff, are requir-
ed to pay for stamps obtained by
them, but such dealers are permit
ted and required to obtain stamps
and attach them to goods offered
for sale upon execution of a bond
conditioned to pay for such stamps
if the supreme court should finally
sustain the tax.
The order provides that the pro
curing of stamps and giving of bond
shall not affect any rights Of the
Htigants, and provides that any of
the Plaintiffs who may desire to 10
SO may pay cash for stamps pro-
cured by them.
1t is further provided that Hon.
John NJ. Vandiver is appointed
custodian of the court to accept and
deposit in the Fourth National Bank
Of Atlanta any funds resulting from
the voluntary payment of such
taxes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21
IRS. BYNUM TO BE
HOSTESS TO CIRCLE

The Lee Street Sewing Circle of
he First Methodist church will
meet Tuesday Afternoon at the
home of Mrs. j. c. Bynum on Lee
street.
All the members are urged to
be present and bring a supply Of
scraps in order that quilts may be
sewed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21
JONES BRANNoN.

Mrs. Irene Jones Of Americas, for
merly Of Macon, announces the en-
gagement of her daughter, Thelma
Elizabeth, to Mr.. Guerry L. Bran
non, Jr., of Macon, the wedding
to take place in February.
The announcement will be receiv-
ed with interest in Macon, where
the bride-elect has enjoyed a de
lightful popularity since coming
eore to make here home with herI
sister, Mrs. L. r. Culpepper.
After their wedding, which will
be lovely event of February, the
young couple will make their home
in this city.-Macon Telegraph.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21
Genuine Pequot Wide sheeting

None better made at any price;
fine, smooth, extra heavy; looks like
linen when washed; wide enough
for the largest double beds; here
Monday and Tuesday yard --..69c
PeppereI Bleached Sheeting at 49c
Bleached snow-white, for double
beds, free from dressing; here Mon
day and Tuesday yard -....-.--.-..--.49c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21

FOR QUICK SERVICE AND
HEAVY HAULING PHONE 12l
WOOTTEN TRANSFER co.
Office in Americas Steam Laun.
dry
SOUTH JACKSON STREET
RAILROAD SCHEDULES
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21

80 .u.u.an recreation to every
resident Of the community, and the
artists who comroses the orchestra
appreciate in highest degree the at
tendance which characterized Sun
dav afternoons concert at the ny
lander.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21

Renfrew Devonshire Cloth at Csc
Short lengths of 10 to 2O-yard
pieces, also one full case of full
pieces in case cur supply runs
short. This fabric has been placed
on sale simply to keep business
humming during January. In any
reasonable quantity Monday and
Tuesday yard .........-.......-........... Csc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21

Good quality mixed Cashmere
Trousers for boys up to 16 years;
great variety of pretty checks and
plaids; Monday and Tuesday csc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21
The STANDARD

WE WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT
MONDAY AND TUESDAY
WHETHER WOMEN WHO
WANT THE BEST WASH FAB
RIGS AND SHEETINGS TO BE
OBTAINED ARE ALSO INTER
ESTED IN HAVING THEIR
PRICES REDUCED.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21
Mems $3.50 Rubberized Rain
Coats a. 1898

Mems Rubberized Rain Coats,
with belt, rubber lined, all over
sizes 80 to 46; worth regularly
$3.50; here Monday and Tues
dav S3.98
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21

FOANC made on improved
A\%@&A NJ farm lands at cheap
est rates for terms of 5, or 10
years with prepayment option given
Money secured promptly. We have
now outstanding over $1,1OO,000 on
falms in Sumter county alone, with
plenty more to lerd.
MIDDLETON MCDONALD
Correspondent Atlanta Trust Co.,
in Sumter, Lee, Terrell, Schley.
Macon, Stewart, Randolph and
Webster counties. q Planters Bank
Building, Americas. Ga. Phone 81
or I'll,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21
Roys' 81 to So Hats at ST.

Hats for small boys up to s
years, of velvet, cassimeres, wors-
teds, all sizes; none worth as little
us 81; here Monday and Tuesday
choice -..,.. -,-.-.--...- $I.OO
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21
Winter Fashions Must Go!
Everything Grouped At Give-Away
Prices

Fashion buyer in New York selecting Spring
Wearables, we do not deviate from our we'll
known policy of offering only brand new mer-
chandise, SO you may buy tomorrow, for song
Note the list below and come down early. Also
see ur Slipper ad elsewhere on this page.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21

Women's $l6.5O Dresses at $s.25.
Women's Dresses of Wooden or
Silk materials, good styles; here
Monday and Tuesday at exactly
half price -...-..-. Observation-Disclosures $S.25
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-21
Women's Coat Suits at S..

Nearly all Of the Suits are worth
five times the price we ask, all sizes
in the lot; choice Of one rack here
Monday and Tuesday -- $500
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-11
HIGH RANK OFFERED
IN MEDICAL CORPS
Examination To Be Held AT
Southern Points

MONTGOMERY, Ala. May 1O.--
Applicants for appointments as first
Iieutenants in the medical corps Of the
regular army will be examined at At
lanta, Ca, Fort Ogletherpe, Ga, Fort
Bragg. N. c., Fort Moultrie, =. O.,
and Fort Serevens, Ca, July % to
August 1, according to word received
at the adjutant generals department
here Examinations for appointments
as second lieutenants, veterinary corps,
regular army, will be held at these
points, July 1928.
The notice said that while it is
desired that all candidates take the
regular examination, the surgeon gem
eral will arrange for special examina-
ton at any time by the boards in ex-
istence when candidates cannot meet the
date set for the general examination,
1t was further pointed out that "the
demand for young men of promise in
medical profession is greater than the
supply, and in addition to the many
opportunities of civilian life, three med
zeal services Of the United States gov
eminent are short Of men and are COM
peting actively against each other"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-11
NICHOLS TO FETE
LIVINGSTON SENIORS
Annual Reception Will Be Given
On May II

LIVINGSTON, Ala, May 10.-(Spe-
cial. )-Invitations have been mailed by
Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Nichols Of Living
ston announcing that their annual re-
ception to the senior class of the Liv-
ingston Normal school will be given
the evening of May II,
Mr., Nichols is trustee Of the insti-
tuition, as well as treasurer, and the
event is looked forward to each year
by the seniors and favored alumnae.
A novelty is announced this year. The
affair is to be called Patriots party"
The patriots have not only decided to
nominate Mr.. Underwood for President,
but to elect him as well.
Mr.. Nichols. who is responsible for
the success Of the Bank of Sumter, is
great admirer of the senior senator
from Alabama.
DR.. g. w. Brock, president of the
Livington Normal school, is being con-
graduated on his successful admins
-tration and the rapid growth Of the
institution. -~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-11
HALEYVILLE HAS
SPRING CLEANING
Won n Leaders In Making City,
More Rcs tiful

HALEYyILLE, Ala. May To-
Especial. Today was official cleanup
day in Haleyville, and the city is doing
spring cleaning with a rush. The
women OF the city are taking an active
part in making Haleyville a cleaner,
healthier and more beautiful place I'M
whichsto live, and with the cooperation
Of the citizens hope to accomplish much
good during the camapign. They ask
that all premises be cleaned Of trash,
tin cans and rubbish !; that weeds be
cut down and theecity be made sanitary
and attractive.
10 Decorate GrAyes-Fr Friday. May
30, has been decided upon as the date
for the decoration exercises, whcih are
to take place at the city cemetery
no Homer Mothers The local chap
ter Of DeMoIa Y win hold special sssy-
Toe in honor Of Mothers Day Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the First
Baptist church.
Gives Reception Among the pleas
ant entertainments Of the week was
that of Mrs. George Johns. when she
rendered reception to the members OF
the graduating class of the Northwest
Alabama high school at her home.
TO Attend ConyNntiOn Among those
from Hkleyville who will attend the
Southern Baptist convention in At
lanta, Ca. next week as Representatives
Of the First Baptist church, are: Rev.
Y. G.. Kincaid and wife j. G. Carruth
and wife, Mrs. Charles Carruth. Mrs.
w. H. Wright, Dan Johns and wife and
Mrs, o. d. Dodd. 49,
Buys Storey A. Hilton Of Phil
Campbell has bought out the store OF
II. H. McNutt and Company, in this
city. and has assumed active charge of
the business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-11
Cullman Is Busy Harvesting
$500, 900 Strawberry Crop
Shipments Being Made To North At F ancy Price
OF Sc Per Crate

as usual, however, when the berries
become more plentiful. The crop at
Castleberry is about over and the crop
just coming in here is in great demand.
There are buyers from many northern
cities already here. They will remain
for several weeks.
1t is estimated that the strawberry
crop will bring over 100000 to the
county this year, though the crop is
somewhat shorter than last years, due
to the decrease in acreage and the dam
age by frost
About 100 cars of 400 crates each
were shipped from Cullman last year
and approximately the same number
were shipped from Hanceyille, also in
Culiman county. This does not in
Guide, the many crates shipped by ex-
press.
Busy Scenes
When the strawberry season comes
on in Cullman county, it is immediately
felt by all the business people in that
trade picks up at once. The picking
demands all the available labor and
house servants leave town and 20 to
the farms during this time. Sunday.
as well as other days, is a busy day
in the berry fields, as the crop cannot
wait but must be shipped at once.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-11
FALKVILLE SCHOOL
TO BE BUILT SOON
Professor Riddle Quits Teaching
After Thirty Years

HARTSELLE, Ala, May 10.-(Spe-
cial. Work will begin soon on the
new school building in FalkviIle. The
old school building has been auctioned
off and will be torn down immediate
ly, and sufficient funds have been
raised to pay for the building when
completed. Other improvements will fol-
low.
SivIey and Sons will build a double
brick store on the corner lot they now
occupy. Plans are being formulated to
extend Main street west from the rail
and Woodruff occupy the new brick
building erected on the, site, of the movie
theatre.
Doctor May LOcate--Dr. Lee Of Bir-
mingham has been in Falkville for the
past three weeks looking the situation
over there. He desires a new location
and will probably come here.
To Decorate Graves-The w. o. W.
Of Somerville will decorate the graves
Of their deceased members on Sunday
at Me-. Tabor.
DAnville Man Dles-R. n. Bennett
died at his home in Danville on Fri
day.
Prof. Riddle HOnored--Many pupils
Of J. H. Riddle, principal of the high
school, were present at the chapel ex-
ercises Friday morning and presented
him with a large electric fan as a
token of their appreciation. Mr.. Riddle
has taught in Hartselle for so years
and he has resigned from his position
now and will not be engaged actively
in teaching any longer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-11

'CULLAIAN, Ala, May 10.-tSpe-
cial. Cullman county will have more
than half million dollar strawberry
crop this season, according to the belief
Of the leading strawberry bayersio Of the
city.
The delicious Cullman strawberry,
known all over the north, is ripening
fast and the growers may be seen by
the hundreds coming in at almost any
hour Of the day with few crates of
berries to ship. Once ripe, the berries
must be shipped at once. Thus far,
the growers have been shipping by ex-
press shipments. BY the last Of the
week or by Monday, the carlot ship
.ments will begin.
The first crate of berries was bought
by T. e. johnson 81 West Cullman and
the first shipment made away from
town was by A. HI. Peinhardt. Judge
Fred Buchanan and AL Kramer of the
Cullman County Cooperative associa-
ton are making big shipments daily,
according to their reports. s
% Per Crate
The berries, which are Of delight
full flavor, are bringing fancy prices.
The growers have been getting SO per
crate for them. The price will drop,
g
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-11
PIKE COUNTY LEADS
IN SALE OF HOGS
Cooperative Auction Means Say
ing To Farmers

TROY, Ala, May 10.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. )-Co-operative hog sales
in Pike county during the first quar-
ter Of this year consisted in ~ sales
at which $500 hogs were sold for
$50, O84.35. according to a report of r.
L. King, county demonstration agent.
Mr.. King estimates that the saving due
to this method Of selling was So, 1856.
In reporting cooperative buying of
fertilizer this spring by the Pike
County Farm Bureau. Mr.. King said
that 2.473.4 tons were bought on the
pool plan. Farm bureau members placed
their orders with the county farm, bu-
reau, which sent them to the state farm
bureau in Montgomery, which acted as
state agent. The saving to Pike county
farmers alone is estimated at $12,-
1853.
Mr.. Kings report, which is made
to the county board of revenue, states
further that Pike county farmers are
more interested than ever before in
good seed and that record number of
them expects to poison cotton for boil
weevil control if conditions indicate
that it will be profitable to do so.
1t is said that Pike is leading all
other Alabama counties in cO-opera-
tive hog selling this year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-11
STATE ROAD WORK
WE'LL UNDER WAY.
Eight Projects VIII Be Com
pleted In Sixty Days

MONINOMEHI, Ala, May H.
Some interesting data on the volume
of highway work being carried on in
Alabama was furnished today hg r. p.
Boyd, Office engineer of the state high
way department.
There are eight federal aid projects
now under construction comprising SO
miles Of road, that will be completed
within the next so days." Nj. Boyd
stated efs
Besides the above there are AZ fed
eral aid projects under construction,
comprising 90 miles Of roda and four
large bridges. costing $10,276, 227. %,
most Of which should be completed by
January I. 1925.
There will be let within the next 60
days five fedreAl aid projects, scOmpris-
ing 40 miles at an estimated cost of
1890, 600, in the counties of Hale, Mo-
bile, Jefferson, Barbour and Chiffon,
and eight state projects, comprising 102
miles an at estimated cost Of $780,
600, in the countries of Greene, Hale
Gilmore, Chambers, Fayette, Tallapoosa,
Butler and Clarke.
An estimate of the total amount that
viii be under construction within so
days will be 705 miles Of road and four
large bridges, costing approximately
S12.75O, OOO"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-11
6 YOUNG WOMEN
TO Be GRADUATED
Bishop McMurray To
Speal, At Woman's
College
Estate Capltal xureaul

MONTGOMERY, Ala. May Six
ty-three young women. will be graduated
at the annual commencement at Wom-
ans college here, May % 90 %.
Bishop William r. McAfurray will
deliver the commencement sermon nj IL
o'clock Sunday morning, May 20. DIR.
W. A. Smart, of the theological depart
ment of Emory university, Atlanta,
will deliver the baccalaureate address
at 10 o'clock Tuesday.
College officials announced that the
1924 graduating class is about 20 per
cent larger than that OF last year. The
term just closed is declared the most
successful in the history Of the school.
Members Of the graduating class are !:
Virginia Bailey, Talladega; Lille
Maude Belle, Birmingham; Mona Bell.
MONTGOMERY: Elizabeth Branscombe,
Admission; Helen Buford, Camden !;
Alice Chapman, Montgomery Eleanor
Clark, Slocomb; Lucille Crawford, Mo-
bile: Erin Davis, Montgomery Alligene
Edwards, Opelika, Eva Epps, Midland
City; Helen Ford, Montgomery Mar
garet Garrett, Elba; Lucia Mae Gid,
dens, Sellers, Cora Lee Glenn, Selma /;
Rachael Gorrie, Montgomery Ruby
Grant, Louisville; Virginia Hall, An
niston; Martha Halsey, Montgomery,
Evelyn Hardin, Meridian, Miss; Bes-
sic Mae Harold; Brewton; Dorothy
Herlong, Clayton Mary Hooten, Roam
oke; Lecretia Hope, Lafayette Eve
lyn johnson, Wetumpka: Elsie Jones,
Century, Fla: Ruth Kelley, Atlanta,
Ca; Grace Krout, Brent; Margaret
Lambert, Montgomery; Sue Lille, Leigh.
ton: Augusta Iloaan. Selma Ruth
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-11
PENSIONS GREATER
THAN LAST YEAR
COnfederates Now Get Pension
Regardless Of Property

MONTGOMERY, May May TO-
Pensions paid by Alabama to the Con-
federate veterans this year will exceed
those of last year, according to George
w. Ellis, state treasurer The legisla-
ture of 1923 enacted a law which in
creased the payments to the veterans
considerably and removed the limit on
the amount of property a veteran may
hold and still receive a pension.
Payments for the first seven months
Of this fiscal year; which began October
1, 1928, have amounted to 81, 800, 81 so,
according to Mr.. Ellis. This includes
part of the pensions for the third quar-
ter of the year, it was stated
The total pensions paid for the pre-
ceding year were $1,l39,999.50. Pay
ments so far this year thus have en-
eeeded those Of last year BY $lo0,S12.