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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-02
ALMOST EXTINCT
MANATEE CAUGHT
Rare Mammal Is Captured By
Fishermen Off Casev's Psrr
in Gulf of Mexico

SARATOGA, Fla, May 2.-Act-
ing under orders from H. L. Fergu
son. curator of the south Florida
fair museum of Tampa, four fish
ermen captured q manatee, oil
Casey's Pass in the Gulf of Mexico.
This mammal has become so nearly
extinct in American waters that no.
one fishermen in twenty has ever
seen one and Florida has protected
them by fine of $500 Tor the kill
ing. Ferguson received q perfit
from the county commissioners in
1921 To secure one for a prospec-
tive museum in Sarasota and not-
fled fishermen up and down the
West Coast TO inform him at any
time they saw one.
When he received a wire from
Casey's Pass: Whale Of a sea COW
here. Want her ne replied: Go
get her." and motored down the
bay thirty miles to the foot Of Treas
ure island where he found tha-
Thomas Reed, George Rawls, P. 3.
Smelling and J. F. Youngblood had
just come in with the manatee. They
had chased her down the coast as
far as Horse Chaise point, where the
mammal was harpooned and then
killed with a revolver bullet in her
brain.
The manatee, a female, weighed
LAS pounds. and was ten feet in
length. The meat was divided up
among the score or mora of natives
who had gathered and the skin
brought up to Ferguson's taxidermy
studio, at Sarasota, for mounting.
The mounted specimen OF the
manatee in the Tampa museum was
secured by Ferguson some years ago
from Whitewater bay, near Cape
Sable, where a few Of the specie are
still to be found. It was a maie,
twelve feet in length, but did not
weigh as much as the female, taken
yesterday.
The specimen captured is dara
gray in color with mouth and lips
very much resembling a COW. Tie
body is covered with Il sparse growth
Of short coarse hair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-02
DIP. JOHN NELL TO Be
BESSIE Tiff SPEAKER
Commencement Exercises AT
Forsyth to Commence May
30 ard End June 3

FORSYTH, Ga, May DIR.
John D. Nell, Of Athens, Ga, viii
deliver the baccalaureate address ct
the closing exercises Of Bessie Tiff
College which begins May 80 and
continues through June 3rd, accord
ing to those in charge. DR.. H. L.
Griee. paztor Of the First Baptist
church ii Washington, Ca, will
preach the commencement sermon.
The complete program is as fol
lows:
Friday, May Sc p. M, senior
play.
Saturday, May 81.-9-11 a. M,
art exhibit, 1890 a. m. meeting of
alumnae association; / p. m. Alum
nae banquet; 8 p. m. Intersociety
night.
Sunday, June Iii a. m, Com
mencement sermon, DR.. H. L. Grice,
Pastor First Baptist Church, Wash
ingtonfi Ga; p m. annual Mic
sionary program. DR.. Harry Clark,
Japan; DR.. 7. w. Myers, China;
and DR.. H. Z. Grice, Washington,
Ga.
Monday, June 10 a. M, an
nual meeting of trustees, 3 p. M,
Glass Day exercises, 8 p. M, Grand
concert.
Tuesday, June 3.-1O:8o a. M,
Baccalaureate address, DR.. John
D. Nell, of Athens, Awarding of
honors and degrees.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-02

Now we will Sc if Babe Ruth ha.
a steady job as hone-run king.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-02
VIRGINIA TOLL GATES
DESTROYED BY BLAST

STANTON, Va, May 1.-TWO
toll gates on the Middlebrook road
near here, were blown up with dyna-
mite early today. One, about q
mile from Stanton, was completely
wrecked and the other was badly
damaged. No one was hurt.
Authorities believe persons wao
have opposed collection Of tolls OF
The Middlebrook road set the cx-
plosive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-02
AMERICAN LEGION FISH
FRY POSTPONED WEEK
THOMAsYILLE. Nav Dina L

TH0MAsYILLE, May Due to
unavoidable circumstances, the
american Legion fish fry, which was
planned for Thursday afternoon,
May l, has been postponed until the
following Thursday, May 8. Mr.. W..
j. Taylor has kindly consented to
prepare the chow for this occasion,
and without further notice all
Legionaires are invited and expected
to attend this reunion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-02
T. w. REED ADDRESSES
ATHENS ODD FELLOWS

ATHENS, May 2.-Athens Odd
Fellows celebrated the Tooth ami
yersary Of the ordrer here recent
ly with a special program. Z. w.
Reed, registrar at the University
OF Georgia, was the principal
speaker
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-02
JUNIOR CHAMBER WANTS
WHITE WAY ESTABLISHED

BROWNSVILLE, May 2.-The
Junior Chamber of Commerce,
which was recently organized, has
taken as its first step the promotion
of white Way" for Thomasville.
A committee was appointed and has
gone thoroughly into the matter Of
ornamental street lighting and their
suggestion is that Townsville adopt
the single light ornamental post,
with the latest design of electric
unit used in all large cities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-02
PEABODY COLI. E.GE
grads TO BANQUET
Delegates Attending Savannah
Gathering VIII Dine To-
gefher Tonight

SAVANNAH, May q - Grad
yates of the George Peabody Col
lege for Teachers, of Nashville,
Tenn, attending the convention Of
the Georgia Educational associa-
ton here, will gather at banquet
at $50 O'Clock tonight as a part
of the convention program, it is an
nounced. A considerable number
Of Peabody alumni here for the
convention are expected to attend.
j. 0. Martin, of Atlanta, state
school supervisor, is president of
the Georgia Peabody association
and will preside at the banquet. j.
r.. Mosley, Macon, connected with
the Macon Telegraph, is vice-presi-
dent, and w. M. McLaurin, Of Geor-
gia Tech, is secretary.
TT. Shelton Phelps, professor of
educational administration of Pea
body, will be the guest of honor,
The convention program for
Saturday morning includes address
es by E. 7. Franks, Of the federal
board Of vocational education,
Washington; DR.. Aquila Chamblee
of Bessie Tiff college, Forsyth, Ga. /;
| G. B. Gibson, superintendent of
schools, Savannah and Mrs. Helen
Paulsen, Of New York. Mr.. Franks
Twill speak on Vocational Educa-
tion;" DR.. Chamblee on Christian
Education while the subject Of
Mrs. Paulsen's talk will be Chill
dren and Mother Goose Rhymes"
After the regular business ses-
sion, the main convention will ad-
Icording TO the program.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-02

Maybe the task Of rearing ii
children gave Major Frank 3.
Gilmore considerable experience
in puzzling Problems-at any
rate he has just been elected to
the Masaryk Academic of Work
at Prague, Czechosiovakia, the
higest scientific honor within the
gift Of that progressive new re-
public. Major Gilmore, and his
family, are shown packed into
the family "carryalP' at Mont
clair, N. J.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-02
HUN
WASHINGTON I 55 iiiiiS
LETT EP5
BY HARRY 3. HUNT
NEA Service Writer

WASHINGTON, May Meet
Dave Mulvane, the Strong Man
from Kansas.
Dave is the Hercules on whose
shoulders has been loaded the tasl;
Of getting everything shipshape for
The Republican convention at Cleve-
land, June 10.
Up to the minute the gavel falls,
calling the 1909 delegates, the 1909
alternates, the 500 correspondents,
the 2000 distinguished guests" and
the 5000 favored spectators TO COR
der" Dave, as chairman Of the
committee on arrangements, must
shoulder the big burden of the G.
o. P. show But once the keynote
sounds his keynote, Dave will leave
the ringmasters "carry on"
A kindly-mannered ruddy-faced,
soft-spoken man of 81 is Mulvane,
with rather bristling gray hair
pleasant eyes beaming from behind
rimless glasses and an air of easy
cordially.
He dropped into Washington for
a final discussion of convention
needs. He promised chairman
Adams to have everything ship
shape for the arrival of national
committee heads on June 1.
Mulvane, born in Illinois, now
claims Topeka, Kan, as home. He
practices law there. Despite his
name, he's a Methodist.
The pace Of the Cleveland con-
vention, until after the homina-
ton Of Calvin Coolidge to succeed
himself, it has been determined.
will be dignified and leisurely. Thai
is, barring any monkey-wrenches in
Che machinery by La Toilette,
Borah, Johnson and others who
have been read out of the party by
its conservative leadership.
Tuesday, June 10, will come the
keynote probably by Secretary Of
State Hughes-and the appointment
of committees.
Wednesday, committee resorts
will be received and >the plato, m
nailed down.
Not until Thursday according to
| present schedule, will nominations
be opered.
Even allowing adequate time for
proper Coolidge demonstration, il
is believed the formalities of in
dorsing Gal for the top Of the ticb
ct will be concluded in a sufficient
ly short time to allow the presen.
tation OF vice presidential nomina
tons that same afternoon. Prob
ably test ballot will be made, bu
that is more likely to go over unit
Friday morning.
There's no need for hurryina
the work OF the convention, q
member of the national committe
explains.
We want it to last at least three
days. Cleveland wants a chance tx
entertain US and show US som,
Buckeye hospitality"
The Official picture Of the Re
publican gathering in Cleveland
just before the keynote is sound
ed and delegates and decorations ar,
still looking their best, will be
made by Moffett of Chicago.
Recognizing the growing impor
lance of pictures, however, specia
facilities will be accorded photo
graphers for newspapers and new.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01

Nancy and Nick and Mister Fuzz
Wuzz were walking along through
Doofunny Land when they heard
voices.
"Listen," said Mister Fuzz Wuzz,
softly. ats those horses : They are
always arguing about who is the
most important. Come, let's hear
what they have to say about them
selves this time. But Keep as still as
you can or you'll spoil it all"
Yes. SIR" the saw-horse was say
ing, "there isn't anybody here quite
as important as /. am not only the
largest Of all the animals, but l am
the smartest."
Il don't see how you get that" re-
torted the hobby-borse. with snort.
you certainly don't know much
about grammar or you'd know
enough TO call yourself a see-horss
Whoever heard of saw horse: But
know that there are see-horses. They
live in the sea-"
mo- spoke up the clothes-horse,
she isn't either see-horse or a
saw-horse. He's see-saw horse. be
cause they put boards over him to
make n see-saw."
"You are all very ignorant.
snorted the sav-horse. "Don't You
know that 1 am called saw-horse
because they psf boards over me to
saw into pieces? 1t shows what
strong bacl: I have and how useful
am in the world. Why. look at
you. Hobby, you can't even stand up
alone, You haven't a foot. Much
use you area wooden head stuck
on a broomstick! Why you are
called a hobby l can't say.
"Wcll, / may not have feet, but
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01

I no one can say l can't get around.
Look at the rocking horse"
II will say that he doesn't cover
much ground ~ acknowledged the
saw-horse thoughtfully.
We'll. l declare whinnied the
rocking horse. "Why I'm the only
real horse in the crowd. Look at
me. a real name and real tail. and
saddle and stirrups and every
thing"
Words. Words" spoke a deep
voice. Handsome is as handsome
does I'm the only real worker in the
lot. l have nine backs. And each
of my backs carries heavy burden
On ironing day / am trusted with tho
entire family washing"
POOH" Weighed the hobby-horse.
"A willing horse can do all the
work. Didn't you ever hear that:'
Mister Fuzz Wuzz stepped out at
that. Gentlemen" said he, Il have
decided to let you have a rncc 10 SEQ
which of you is the greatest. That
is always good way to tell a good
horse.
"Well-a-if you don't mind. tn
bit lame today" declared the saw
horse. 80 please excuse me-"
"And-a-you'll please excuse me
too, whinnied the hobby-horse. "Tm
a trifle short -winded. l can't run"
"And l never race-it's against M
principles" declared the clothes
horse.
"And-and well, / can't race
alone. can Il" said the rocking horse.
my, my, N.Y. laughed Mister
Fuzz Wuzz. "What do YOU think OF
these proud boosters. children"
Ito BE Continued
Copyright, 1924, NEA Service, Inc.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
CONDO
Drawings By Lee Wright
Story BY Hal Cochran
CHAPTER 9

The poor old tube let the rock Jack
Flip hold
All happened right little pond and both
the middle of a fine e"
The the
il
Aud before Jack TO
to the mand acted preseyer 60
who fond preferred
Ttan be fine said the tube up (Connued
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
WELLINGTON

John Goodridge is very sick at this
writing. Dr. Brown Of Brighton is
attending him.
Abel Goodridge Of Waterville was
called here last week by the serious
illness of his brother John Goodridge.
Mrs. Selden Bradley of Athens spent
the week end with her mother, Mrs.
Clemens Adams.
As part of the 1924 program Of
the Farm Bureau extension work for
Wellington community. II. L. Russell,
dairy project leader, has made ar
rangements to hold an all day dairy
meeting Friday, February goth, at the
Grange Hall in Wellington Discus
sions will be held relating to feeds
and dairy management, with special
reference to balanced rations and la
bor-saving practices. r. F. Talbot,
state dairy specialist of Orono, and
county agent, c. c. Larrabee, will be
present The meeting is called for
10 a. m. sharp. A basket lunch will
be in order at noon. Everybody is
invited
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28

Town meeting will be held March
s at 3 a. IN.
Walter F. Smith went to Northeast
Carry Tuesday.
Joshua F. Smith went to Greenville
recently.
Robert Farrell is in the employ of
K. l.. Foss at Chamberlain.
Joseph Butott is boarding at the n.
F. Mulligan Cottage.
Mrs. Charles l.. Smith recently re-
ceived word that her two sisters Mrs
Carroll Holmes and Almeda Mulligan
are critically i'll at their home in
Southbridge.
Pauline Willett who has been spend
ing several weeks with her daughter
Mrs. Thos. Mulligan returned to her
home Tuesday.
Miss Lenore f. Carrick Mrs. Leon
ard IT, Smith and Mrs. Frank Hall
went to Bangor and nearby towns
Wednesday.
The coolest weather to date is
thirty-six below.
Several new books and magazines
have been presented to the Lincoln
Memorial Library by Addie l.. Boy
ington
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
NEW VINEYARD

Mrs, Maurice Barker is gaining and
went to the home of her parents Tues
day for a two weeks visit and rest.
All are much pleased to have Mar
cha Savage home again from her
journey TO the Philippine Islands.
She has been away about twenty-five
years.
Hugh Stewart who has employment
in the packing house of Bachelor &
Snyder, Boston. likes the work very
much. Miss Elsie is in the candy
department of S. S. Pierce. Boston. it
makes it very pleasant for them as
they both board with their sister,
Mrs. Edith Suligar and family.
Edgar Kennedy and wife were in
Strong Sunday to visit their daughter,
Mrs. Lee Barker who is a patient in
the Bell Hospital. Friends are glad
to learn Mrs. Barker is resting as
comfortable as could be expected.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
AT ALL DRUG STORES
QIINNEBASSET
lEFERREDl

Warren Blackwell accompanied his
son, Ralph who was seriously injur-
ed in collision between a freight
train and a truck at Madison recent
ly, to Bangor hospital last Friday.
Mrs. L. f. Rogers entertained mem
bers Of the G. c. Club and invited
guests at a dinner last week, Wednes-
day, in honor Of her aunt, Mrs. Mary
Longley's birthday.
r. j. Shaw has been laid up sew
eral days with an liberated tooth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Sheaff were
guests of Mrs. Sheaff's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. II. J. Walker, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Withee were
guests Sunday of Mrs. Withee's sis
ter. Mrs Bertha Laskey of Skowhe-
gan. This week Mr.. and Mrs. Withee
will be in Skowhegan several days
on business connected with the sell
ing of the estate of the late X. A.
Withee
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
MEST MOSCOW

February fourteenth, st. Valentines
Day was observed by the Good Will
club at the home of Mrs. Stella Col
Inns. There was a large attendance
of members, including invited guests
and the weather, one of the splendid
days we are thoroughly enjoying this
winter. The program consisted
mainly of readings and stories con-
corning Valentines, with fine music
on the victrola. Then came the
drawing of Valentines, each one in
Guiding the children, getting one in
sealed envelope to be opened and
shown at the meeting, thereby caus-
ing much merrment, as some were
most amusing. The hostess, assisted
by Mrs. Florence Collins served re-
freshments OF popcorn and assorted
fudge. Owing to the extension ser
vice meeting which is to be Held on
the regular club day, the next meet
ing will be held week in advance,
on February 2lst, when Miss Sophia
Gilman, will entertain. Subject,
Washington.
Miss Sophia Gilman was hostess at
ary 21st at Mrs. Amelia Gates house,
and welcomed her visitors in a very
pleasant manner. More than the
average number were there when the
meeting was opened, and it was one
of the best so far this year. A most
interesting program was given on the
subject Washington, and Mrs. Artie
Collins and Mrs. Margaret Dunton de-
serve much credit for helping pre-
pare it. AT the close of the meeting
a puff was tackled and then the host
ess served very appetizing lunch OF
hot cocoa, sandwiches, assorted cakes
and chocolate bars. We regret Miss
Gilman will be unable to meet with us
for time, as she is leaving this vic
unity for some months. Mrs. Matte
Gates invited the club to mold their
next meeting with her on March 9th
and as there are puffs to be tackled
please bring the necessary things tc
work with.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
CANAAN

Sunrise Chapter. o. e. S. held its
regular meeting Saturday evening,
February %, after the business meet
ing refreshments of ham and egg
sandwiches, individual Washington
pie and punch was served by Louise
Nelson, Nellie Bean and Mabel Fos-
ter. after which games were much
enjoyed and prizes given. The ring
was found by Mrs Mabel Gardner.
The penny by Mrs. Bell Mason; the
thimble by Columbus Baker. At the
next meeting February s, there will
be work; supper committee, Char
lotte Foster, Harold Foster, Hilda
Goodridge, John Goodridge, Mildred
Totman and George Keene. The
standing committee on entertainment
for the year are Blanche Croker,
Ola Maxfield Gladys Nelson.
The primary school observed Wash
ingtons birthday with appropriate
exercises. Miss Gleason, the teacher,
served popcorn.
George Smith who has been at the
Somerset Hospital for the past two
months where he underwent serious
surgical operation is so far recovered
as to return home this week.
Miss Addie Washburn is seriously
i'll at her home.
Mrs. Abner Chase is slowly gaining
from q surgical operation.
Miss Arlene Holt, student at Good
Will passed the week end in town.
Harvey Harris Is at home from Bos-
ton on vacation.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
ATHENS

The Rebekahs are to observe an an
niversary evening at their meeting
next Thursday evening. The pro-
gram is in honor of the charter MEM
bers and refreshments of cake, coffee
and sandwiches will be served.
WEST ATHENS
Foxs Mill resumed it's activities
Saturday afternoon after having been
closed down since Tuesday on account
of motor trouble. The motor was
taken to Skowhegan where ii was
overhauled and repaired.
Ben Butler with his saving outfit,
sawed "a cords of wood for Osgood
York recently. Joe futile assisted
him.
Vernal Perkins cut his foot quite
badly one day last week, while work
ing in the woods for Tom Fox.
Freeman Nichols of Bangor who
has been a guest at Ray Jones and
o. c. Huff's for the past few weeks re-
turned to that city Saturday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
STRATTON

Mrs. Charles Dill has gone to work
in the mill for the S. NJ. CO.
Mrs. j. w. MacGuire was in Lewis
ton several days last week. visiting
friends.
l.. A. Knowles has recovered from
his recent illness and gone to work
again in the mill.
We are very sorry to hear of the
death of the young daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Scrbner who was
buried last Saturday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
SOUTHWEST CANAAN
DEFERRFD)

There will be Washington birth
day box social Saturday evening, Feb
ruary 23rd at the MoOres Mill school
house. A very laughable and ANUS
ing program will he presented Adj
mission is free. 1t is hoped there
will be a large number of boxes brot
which will be sold for the benefit OF
the school Coffee will be served
after that there will he very lively
social with grab bags and other in
teresting features. Everyone invited
please come and bring box.
Mrs. Eliza Williams who suffered a
shock few weeks ago remains about
the same.
Mr.. and Mrs Merle Foster were in
Skowhegan on business Saturday.
Miss Minnie Williams Of Wateryille
was a Sunday guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Ireland have
moved to Shawmut where they will
reside in the future.
Canaan Grange will hold a regular
meeting Thursday evening, February
81. There will be work in the third
and fourth degrees and harvest
supper will be served.
Mrs. Caddle Foster is sick with a
very bad cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Davis were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gerald
of Clinton Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
PLEASANT RIDGE

Daniel, the youngest child of Mr..
and Mrs. Harley Robinson is report
ed quite i'll.
Miss Edith Hunnewell of South
Scion who has been the guest Of Mrs.
Alma Martin the past ten days will be
employed al Bingham Hotel until
March 3fst when her school will open
in the Longfellow district.
DR.. Piper of Scion was a profession
al visitor in town Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Mabel Moore Rollins of Mos
cow has been hired to teach the
Washington school.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
CHESUNCO0K

Z A very unusual and enjoyable af-
fair was held at the Chesuncook
House Monday evening when Mrs.
Adelaide Henderson, Annie NJ. Smith,
r. d. Eddy, Edward A. Hall and
Master Frank Smith celebrated their
birthdays. Each had very beauti-
-ful cake and all decorated differently
They received many useful presents
and all wish them a long and happy
life. Refreshments were served and
many danced until late hour.
James Henderson and Thos. Multi
gan spent the week end with their
families on High street.
The voting lists have been posted
at the Chesuncook House, postoffice
and schoolhouse.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
A. II. Ellis Candidate for Represents
tive

To the Republican Voters OF Fair
field, Smithfield, and Mercer:
| shall be candidate at the June
Primaries for the Republican nomina-
ton for Representative to the Legis-
lature from this district
| was born and have always lived
in the town of Fairfield / am by
business a farmer. Have served a
number of terms as selectman of this
town, and number of times as master
of the Grange.
If nominated and elected, l pledge
my best efforts for the interests of
the district and of the state.
| shall appreciate the support of
all who believe | am. qualified for the
Office.
ARTHUR II. ELLIS
Fairfield, Me-, Feb. %, 1924.