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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14
ivered, we'll past the 1900 mark.

livered, we'll past the 1900 mark.
He is a veritable encyclopedia on
the subject, and the audience is
promised most interesting course
Of lectures from this group. The
public is cordially invited Rev.
Richard F. Simpson, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church will preside and
the well known. local merchant, Rev.
W. A. Joyner, of the Christian
Church will deliver the invocation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14
GEORGIA UNIVERSITY
EXPANSION URGED

ATLANTA, Ca, Nov. III evel-
opment OF a great state university
through the expansion state u
through the expansion of all its de
partments is one fthe pressing
needs of the state, it was declared
here by Willis A. Sutton, superin-
tendent of the Atlanta public schools.
Mr.. Sutton expressed the hop&
that if the extra sessio mis- called by
Governor Walker, the matter of Civ
ing increased aid to the University
of Georgia will lbe considered,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14
MISS LOUISE PURVIS
THANKS FRIENDS

Miss Louise Purvis wishes to thank
her many friends who were so kind
in helping her during the recent cam
paign conducted by The Times-Re-
corder. Their support was deeply ap
preciated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14

ent waves; another massaging etc.
Mrs. Crawford announces that she
will open her parlors Monday morn
ing at 8 o'clock and will be glad to
welcome all her friends or acquain-
tances then.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14
Gn}oci:e:'.Nj!,::.
PRESBYTERIANS WILL =. 49,.
OBSERVE WEEK OF PRAYER

The ladies of the Presbyterian
Church will observe week of prayer
next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednes-
day, when a special book "Out Of
The Wilderness" will be studied. The
meeting will be held with Mrs.
George Duncan on Monday after
noon, with Mrs. Albert Harris on
Tuesday afternoon and Mrs. Richard
Simpson on Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14
JUNIOR MISSIONARY CIRCLE
MEETS MONDAY P. M.

The Junior Missionary Society,
No 2, of the Central Baptits church
will meet Monday afternoon at 3
o'clock at the home of Mrs. Estelle
Garland on Elm Ave, Mrs. W. L.
Swain will be joint hostess with
Mrs. Garland and every member is
urged to be present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14
HORTENSE TINSLEY SOCIETY
NETS MONDAY AFTERNOON

The Bible Glass Of the Hortense
Tinaley Missionary Society will meet
with Mrs. Barfield at her home on
Hancock Ave, Monday afternoon at
three o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14

MIR. and Mrs. E. E. Bland and two
daughters, Marjorie and Francis will
spend the weekend in Columbus
witt Mr., BANDS mother.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14

Miss Mary Goodwin will leave to-
day for Cuthbert, where she will have
the chair of English in the Cuthbert
High School.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14

Bill Carswell who is a student at
Mercer University, Macon; returned
home with his mother and will be
their guests for the weekend at
their home on Lee strteet, returning
to Macon Monday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14

Prof Drohomer of Chicago, Ill,
who is one of the Professors in the
Americas High School is making his
rome with Mrs. R. B. Goodwin. on
Church street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14

FIRST METHODIST MISSIONARY
SOCIETY MEETS MONDAY P. NJ.
The Woman's Missionary Society
of The First Methodist Church will
meet Monday afternoon at three
O'Clock at the Church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14

Old? That's no handicap to Peter
Skiff, of Meriden, Conn. On his
hundredth birthday T'op Peter step
ped out and danced the Charleston
with one of the fair fIappers in his
home town. And he sure slakes a
wicked hoof
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14

The many friends of Mrs. Della
Miller will be glad to know that she
is in the city, the guest of Mrs. T. A.
Jackson, on Taylor street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14

Miss Annie Ruth Ray will arrive
this afternoon from G. S. C. W. at
M,ledgeville, to spend the weekend
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. A.
Ray
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14

Mrs. J. T. Jones and two children
left this morning for Knoxville, Tenn
for visit of several weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14

Mrs. w. H. C. Dudley has return
ed to her home after a six weeks stay
in Miami, Fla
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-14
SIGNS YOU CAN BELIEVE IN

If your breath is bad and you have
spells of swimming in the head, poor
appetite, constipation and a general no
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edy for all disorders in the liver, stomach
and bowels is Hcrhinc. Itacts powerfully
on the liver, strengthens digestion, puri-
fcs the bowels and restores a fine feeling
of energy, vim and cheerfulness Price
Coo. Sold by
NATHAN MURRAY, Druggist
Evening star., 1925-09-09
Safe Night Driving!

The Better Buick introduces the Comfortable Beam
Headlight, with the control on the steering wheel.
This Buick improvement is legal in every state. It
furnishes, constantly flood of soft searching light
on the roadway for you, without glare in the eyes
Evening star., 1925-09-09
DuOtOne in DucO!

New beauty! The latest smartest, most striking
color and finish combination for motor cars. Buick
Duotone in Duco, and Duco colors also insure
fine looking motor for years, sVithout yearly
finishing expense!
Evening star., 1925-09-09
4 and Z Door Sedans!

Real Sedans with Fisher Bodies. Upholstery and
fittings according to Bucks luxurious standards.
Buick builds for the permanent satisfaction of
Buick owners and for high resale value after many
years. Cars of beauty and distinction four
doors two. staunchly built 90. real sedans
..... at coach prices"
Evening star., 1925-09-09
Light Pedal Clutch!

Bucks new sawtooth, ten plate multiple disc
against 80 to 80 inches in the average single plate
type. Buick could use the single plate clutch and
cut the cost in half But it this better type to
eliminate trouble and adjustments and for easy
pedal action. Only the most expensive cars will
you find its equal.
Evening star., 1925-09-09

and destroys engine bearings. Instead Of changing
oil every few hundred miles, now Buick owner
need change it only five or six times year.
Evening star., 1925-09-09
Lower Prices!

And while Buick has raised Buick quality and per.
Torrance higher than before, it also has been
able to make substantial reductions in Buick prices.
The savings made possible by big volume, by un>
paralleled factory efficiency and by Il years of
experience in building better motor cars go directly
to Buick owners.
Evening star., 1925-09-09

Of the approaching driver, and without any need
for dimming. Safer, more comfortable night
drivng
Evening star., 1925-09-09
Is Horsepower!

The Buick Valve.in-Head engine has been made
still more efficient by Buick engineering skill The
sre % snd
the Standard models.
Take Better Buick out and acquire a thorough
understanding of what this means to you. You will
discover a new power-power to take the worst
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gasoline consumption always typical of Buick.
Evening star., 1925-09-09

You might be tempted to spend few c
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And thereby deprive yourself of many h,
dollars worth of extra value. This car
buying power Of every one of your dolls
car can meet the Better Buick in value
for the money you invest.
Evening star., 1925-09-09

THE Better Buick steps far ahead of all previous
i standards of motor performance. A wealth
Of new engineering features lifts this better motor
even higher than any previous Buick in those
qualities which 60 to create value, power-speed-
economy-and long life.
A few of the many 1926 improvements which add
this value and attractiveness to the Better Buick,
In such great measure, are these:
Evening star., 1925-09-09

Better acquaintance with the many 10.
advancements and improvements in II
Better Buick will convince you, as it h
convinced the millions who already ha
seen or ridden in the Better Buick, ths
"Again Buick has Built Better Aut
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
DAYLIGHT STORE
Dry Goods
140.15S Water ST., Augusta

This fine modernly\ equipped Dry
Goods Store was opened up in Au-
gusta on February 4, 1920, as a Gen.
eral Dry Goods store with special
lines in medium and high grade mer-
chandise. The firm is comprised by
Mr.. Lester Labreck and Miss Eleanor
Lishness who. have had a wide ex-
perience in the Dry Goods business,
Miss Lishness having been closely
identified with the business life of
the town for the past twenty years.
This is one Of the lightest stores of
its kind in the country, hence its
name Daylight Store. where all
goods are displayed to the very best
advantage. and the infinite satisfac-
tion Of it's patrons.
They are Sole Representatives for
many lines of goods, consigned to
this firm only. Several we might
mention are the Ivy Corsets, Shep-
herd Yarns, Leigh's Toilet Goods,
J & c Ribbons, Mallison's and Beld-
ings silks, Putnam draperies and
Pictorial Review Patterns. All de-
partments display taste in arrange
ment and discrimination, which the
strong combination of high business
standards of this progressive firm
makes possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
PORTER'S FACTORY SHOE
STORE,
Self Service Store
1873 Water ST., Augusta

This concern has been operating
during the past five years and is
considered one of the best shoe stores
in Augusta. Recently Samuel Bar
ron and Israel klain, the present
proprietorS, took over the business.
Both merchants have engaged in
business pursuits all their lives. I'm
der their efficient management this
store has become one of the largest
and best places of its kind to be
found in the city. People who do
their trading at this store find that
price and quality count. There are
no special premiums on special
brands" In this popular priced and
up-to-date store you will find both
sport and dress shoes for men, wo-
men and children. Here too, you
will find the Goodyear Welt Shoes
which guarantee you style, comfort,
and service. They carry a full line
of hosiery in all the popular shades;
also a fine line of caps. In addition
to this one has the privilege of self
service. This firm buys for cash and
sells for cash, thus assuring their
patrons that they will receive dol
lar for dollar on every purchase
made.
Enterprise and careful attention 10
the smallest details on the part of
the management has brought this
store up to it's present high stand
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
STATE LUNCH
H17 Water ST.. Augusta

This finely appointed Lunch Room
is under the management of Dennis
Arvanitis who was the first man in
Maine to open up Self-Service, es-
tablishing this one in Augusta, last
spring. He is a man of twenty
eight years experience and knows
how to please the public with the
best of food and service.
Absolute cleanliness is the order
of the day in this first-class restaur-
ant, which is furnished in white tile.
One may eat his meals in these SAN
itary surroundings and while enjoy
ing the most palatable food, rest as
sured that every law of sanitation is
carefully observed. No delay in serv-
ice is to be met with here. for it
makes the adage hold true, IF you
want to be well served serve your
SELF
There is a varied menu of food on
display that gives one change of
diet, in appetising food.
These Lunch Rooms have also
been opened up in Auburn. Water
vile and Bangor, and are the popu-
lar eating places of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

In conducting an agency for The
Travellers Insurance Co. of Hartford,
Conn, and the Mercantile Insurance
of America, Arthur $. Merrill OF Au-
gusta has allied himself with two OF
the strongest companies in the coun--
try. Mr.. Merrill is a graduate OF
Skowhegan High and was graduated
from Bowdoin in 1914. His past affil-
iations have fitted him to handle in
surance in a large way and he Sc
lected these companies after careful
consideration. The Travellers is the
largest multiple line insurance COM
pany in the world and the Mercan-
tile, a New York company, is one OF
the strongest fire insurance organlZ-
ations in the world. He specialiZes
in life. accident and automobile in
surance but writes all lines. VIM
ming a place by the amount of insur-
ance sold, Mr.. Merrill was eligible
to be a member of the party that at
tended the Goth anniversary conven-
ton Of the Travellers Insurance Co.
held at Quebec, Canada, in Septem-
Der. He is active in Y. M. c. A.
work. the American Legion and the
Chamber of Commerce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
AUGUSTA FURNITURE
COMPANY
1O7 Water ST., Augusta

One of the best equipped furniture
establishments in Augusta is the Au-
gusta Furniture Co. At this store is
to be found a large assortment to
choose from in goods displaying
taste and discrimination. The firm
consisting of A. S. Cyr and Rene Cyr
shows enterprise and in their large
Well-selected stock an intuitive
knowledge of their patrons demands
Their goods occupy three floors ana
they employ two trucks for their
large delivery service, which extends
a distance of twenty-five miles.
Here you will find chamber sets,
brass beds, mattresses in felt and
hair, blankets and puffs, dining room
sets in different styles.
Their large line of linoleum and
Congoleum rugs suggests the sani-
tary way in floor coverings. Magee
ranges and their ne-pipe furnaces
solve the heating problem.
Their crockery and kitchen depart
ments please with the variety and
usefulness of their large stock from
which you may renovate your home
with useful as we'll as ornamental
articles of every description.
Some of the well-known articles
handled by this concern are White
sewing machines, cedar chests, floor
lamps, mirrors, pictures, all of which
are sold to a large list of satisfied
customers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
OLD SCOTCH CO.. INC.
Wade ST.. Augusta

Those who drink the good Old
Scotch Ginger Ale will appreciate
the sanitary care that is taken in
all the steps in the manufacturing
of this high grade product, in COM
bination with complete line of soft
drinks. These are sold not only in
Augusta and vicinity but shipped by
freight throughout the state. The
latest type of machinery is used to
facilitate the work and insure per-
feet cleanliness. An up-to-date bot
tie-Washer puts every bottle in q
sanitary condition before being filled.
All the syrups used in the manufac-
ture of these drinks are made under
special supervision, which combined
with spring water and more than the
ordinary amount of sugar are unex-
ceIled on the market to-day.
The Ginger Ale is highly carbonat-
ed and just to mention Old Scotch
beSpeakS its superiority as one of the
most popular soft drinks manufac-
tured. 1t is sold all through Maine
ana in parts of Vermont, Massachu-
setts and New Hampshire. The
building is equipped for an output
or 500 cases in an S-hour day with
modern machinery and devices for
the rapid handling Of their product.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
H. w. PERCIVAL
Groceries. Meats & Provisions
3S Bridge ST., Augusta

One of the old business concerns
along the street is that of II. W..
Percival, who has been in active bus
mess life continuously for over forty
years. an enviable record that re"
men can boast of. He carries a
large general line Of groceries, meats
and provisions. You will find here the
products of the leading concerns OF
the country: all meats and provisions
are guaranteed to be fresh ana
wholesome. The widely advertised
makes of flour, the famed brands OF
tea and coffee, the best of canned
goods that are used to such large
extent in the preparing Of the daily
menu. Early vegetables, tropical
and domestic fruits are carried here
in splendid variety. Their free de-
livery is a great asset to their bus
mess prosperity and they deliver
daily to all parts of the town. All
orders phoned to the store are
promptly filled and we might say is
Al merchandise at any cost. Mr..
Percival is a member of the Chamber
of Commerce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
AUGUSTA FOOD SHOP
1873 Water Street, Augusta

This store was opened some years
aSo as the Sunbeam Bakery and run
under that name until little over
one and one half years ago when it
was bought out by Mr.. Il. c.
Schneider of Salem and since that
| time has been known as the Augusta
food shop.
Mr.. Schneider sells his products at
wholesale and retail. Their Quality
bread is made under strictly sani-
tary conditions and only the best in
gradients are used. This bread is
pure and wholesome and made fresh
daily, and has a reputation second
to none for quality. Each loaf is
wrapped. in sanitary paper furnish
ing the family table with a superior
product.
Especially appreciated are their
fancy cookies, cakes and pies, many
depending upon them as a part of
their daily menu, Mr.. Schneider
makes a specially of baking cakes
for special occasions, which are
works of art, and attract much COM
ment, especially in the partaking
thereof.
lie has an equipment that enables
MIN to get out a large output in a
short time to meet the large demand
Tor his 1irst-class goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
c. z. AUTO EXCHANGE & PAINT
ING STATION
New DucO System of Painting
POI State ST., Augusta

Within the past four years the
above enterprise has been opened up
il the city and has established a
reputation for expert work in paint
ing cars. Mr.. Charles Pardee, the
artist came here from Ashland
n. G. backed by a painting ex-
perience of seventeen years. His
specially line is the fine one -coat
varnish work or burn off jobs 10
bring out fullness of finish like that
of the old coaches. Those who
have had this superior finish fully
appreciate the durable qualities of
this superffne work
He also specializes in the Duco
system of painting that gives the
dull finish that Is the demand of the
hour for those who prefer this new
style.
This is the largest painting station
in Augusta, with n capacity for 60
cars and 4 very busy place indeed.
Those wishing to exchange their
cars find Mr.. Pardee fully conversant
with all makes of cars and able to
assist you in making a wise and
careful selection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
STACKPOLE'S PHARMACY
81 COny ST., Augusta

Stackpole's Is one Of the leading
headquarters for the finest goods in
this line.
This store has a large stock Of
pure and wholesome drugs, sickroom
supplies and the score and one COM
modities you would find in an up
to-date drug store. They also handle
9 complete line Of dainty perfumes,
soaps, toilet articles. powders and
cosmetics. A fine line of popular
magazines, daily and Sunday papers
are on sale here.
+ Their modern fountain dispenses
the creamiest Of sodas and light
drinks and the most delicious Of ice
cream and College Ices are also serv-
ed at their tables.
In the show cases are tastefully
displayed a great variety of choco-
lates, either in bulk or beautiful gift
boxes.
Mr.. Stackpole has been in the drug
business since 1887. Five years ago
he took over the Cony st. store and
has built up a fine business. This
store is one of the most reliable In
the city and does large prescription
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
j. FRANK PIERCE Store
Booksellers and StatiOners
224 Water St., Augusta

A leading newsstand and book store
10 run by Harry H. Pierce, who has
succeeded his father in the carrying
on Of this enterprising business
which was established about 1860.
Those who come in here for their
daily paper are sure to find the. latest
book out and the popular magazines.
Postal cards, stationery Of all kinds
and qualities, office supplies. school
supplies all contribute to the shop
ing facilities offered by this store.
Dennison goods adapt themselves
readily for luncheon decorations.
All that you would expect to find
in q store Of this kind is carried in
large stock and >orders carefully
placed for anything in their line, not
on hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
CRYSTAL SHOE SHINING
pARIORS
32l Water ST., Augusta

Good hats and good shoes bespeali
the well-dressed man and at the
Crystal Shoe Shining Parlors in Au-
gusta you may be kept looking fit
by patronizing Nicholas A. Tudos.
That many men are of the same
opinion is shown by the extent of his
enterprise, eight chairs for shoe
shining occupying his quarters. Here
ladies are attended to with the ut
most of courtesy and respect. E!s-
pecially appreciated is their inc
work done on hats. which may be
taken here. cleaned, blocked. pressed
and dyed and come out as good as
new for another season.
MIR. Todos has, during the six years
he has been in business in Augusta,
built up large patronage of those
who appreciate the Al work done
by the Crystal Shoe Shining Parlors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
w. NJ. PRESCOTT
StabIc--StOragc for Autos
80 State ST., Augusta

One of the appreciated features of
the business life of Augusta is the
enterprise conducted by w. NJ. Pres
colt of Augusta. His stable and
auto storage are splendidly equipped
and the service all that could be de-
sired.
He has had a long business record
of thirty years and has dealt, prin-
cipally, in draught horses which have
been much appreciated for heavy
trucking and teaming work of all
kinds and for the farmer who takes
pride in a ell-ploughed field. Dur
ing the heavy SHOWS he has a large
demand for his horses, which need
is promptly and efficiently met by
Mr.. Prescott. For the short haul the
horse pays, as those who have had
experience in this line find true. This
is the largest stable in this vicinity
with Il tie-up for so horses.
His storage for autos has ample
space for a goodly number of cars
where they are carefully looked after
and returned to owners in first class
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
PETER GONNELLA co.
Plumbing & Heating
Sheet Iron Work
53La Gage ST.. Augusta
Tel. :sOS-R

For the past eight years the Peter
Gonella Company of Augusta have
rendered a most satisfactory service
in the plumbing and heating line;
also in sheet iron work. doing an
especially fine job in gutter and
cornice work. All kinds of plumb
ing is done by this company who
employ competent and skilled men
and have up-to-date equipment for
the handling of large contracts.
Much fine work has been done in the
city by them and they are consider
ed skilled engineers in the turning
out of their high-grade work. All
kinds of repair and jobbng work is
promptly and efficiently done and by
telephoninS your needs to their
headquarters, you will find them
right on the job to attend to your
emergency job. -Four men are en-
ployed by this concern.
This company handles the One
Pipe furnace and has installed over
500 in this vicinity.