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USE AN
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and get piping hot water ai any point
in the house by simply turning the
faucet.
Call at our office and we will be
glad to advise you regarding the mer
its of this heater.
Americus Gas & Electric
Company
W. W. ROBERTS (EXPERT MACHINISTS) DAN STEVENS
We \\ ish to announce to our friends and the
public generally; that we have opened a first
class blacksmith shop in the old Chambliss
warehouse on Lamar street. We are prepared
to do any kind of woodwork or blacksmith
work. Ross Hubbard, formerly of Macon, an
expert horseshoer will do our shoeing. We
solicit your business, with a guarantee of the
best work at reasonable prices.
AMERICUS BLACKSMITHING COMP’Y
THE FATE OF DR. M’NAUGHTON
IN HAIS_OF_GOVERNOR SLATON
Conclusion Will Bs Reached Early This Week in Cele
brated Case-Proceedings Attended With Keenest
interest-fiov. Slaton Questioned Many of the Wit
nesses Upon Important Points in the Case.
Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 20.—The fate of
Dr W J McNaughton, condemned to
be hanged for murder, is now in the
hands of Governor John M. Slaton.
The exciting and hard fought legal bat
tle for and against a pardon for the
condemned man is ended, and wholly
and entirely with Georgia's chief exec
utive is left the decision as to wheth
er McNaughton will be freed, or the
decree of the courts carried out in his
execution.
The taking of testimony occupied all
of Friday and the proceedings ex
tended well into the night. Today
both sides to the controversy await
with interest Gov. Slaton's decision.
Attorneys A. L. Franklin, of Au
gusta, F. H. Saffoid, of Swainsboro,
and John W. Bennett, of Waycross, ap
peared for McNaughton, and each of
them made speeches in his behalf. At
torney A. S. Bradley, of Swainsboro
and Solicitor General R. L. Moore
came to protest against executive
clemency, while several citizens from
Emanuel county, publicly expressed
their belief that the verdict should bi
allowed to stand.
Affidavits were presented in behalf
of McNaughton to the effect that Fred
Flanders, the man he is charged with
having poisoned, was in the habit of
taking medicine while in Thomasville.
Counter affidavits were submitted by
he prosecution to the effect that Flan
ders was not in Thomasville at the
time indicated in the affidavits. The
prosecution also submitted affidavits to
show that Dr. Green Bell, uncle of
Mrs. Flanders, suspected that Flan
ders had been poisoned and said so
before Flanders died. Dr. Bell di»J
before the case was tried, and his
direct testimony was unobtainable bur
according to R. A. Flanders, Dr. Bell
after visiting Flanders shortly before
he died, remarked:
“They have poisoned him just as i
suspected, ’ but he'll get well now.
They’ll be afraid to finish him.”
After Fred Flanders’ death Dr. Bell
advised his relatives to have a post
mortem examination made.
J. F. Price farmer and naval stores
operator of Swainsboro, said he at
tended the trial of Dr. McNaughtor.-,
land never heard more convincing evi
dence in his life. He express d strong
belief in the guilt botli of McNaugh
ton and Mrs. Flanders. He declare!
if the recommendation by the Prison
Commission in the first place and let
stand, the state would have no use
for courts, that the evidence might
just as well be put before the Prison
Commission in he first* place and l?t
it decide.
“If such criminals as this are to he
turned loose on the community,” he
declared, '‘it would create lynch lav
and anarchy.”
S. S. Moore, farmer and sawmill man
cl Emanuel, made a statement backing
up what Price had said. When he sai l
Dr. Bel) had told him it looked as if
Flanders had been poisoned Gov. Sla
ton asked:
"Then why didn’t Dr. Bell take steps
to stop it?”
Moore explained that r»r. riel 1 was a
very conservative man and did not
make the statement that McNaughton
had prisoned Flanders. He admitted
that Dr. Bell might have told him that
Flanders had uroemic poisoning.
W. R. Kemp, of Emanuel, who has
'been several times a state senator and
i representative opposed clemency. He
said th -re had been much feeling
against McNaughton and Mrs. Fland
ers on account of their alleged im
proper relations.
J “How was it that Mr. Flanders was
|in ignorance of this state cf affairs? ’
| Gov. Slaton asked.
R. A. Flanders, a cousin of the dead
jman and clerk ot' the county board,
answered this question stating that he
told Fred Flanders of the public sus
THE AMERICUS DAILY TIMES-RECORDER.
picion and that the later keenly re
seated his action. He also stated that
Flanders told him just a few days be
fore his death that he had never fe't
better in his life.
Attorneys for McNaughton and those
representing the prosecution went over
practically the same arguments for and
against McNaughton which they have
made repeatedly before the prison
commission. It was urged on the one
hand that McNaughton had not had a
fair trial, that the refusal of the state
to try Mrs. Flanders made a conspic
acy impossible and that subsequent
evidence conclusively proved Mc-
Naughton’s innocence. On the other
hand it was charged that McNaughton
had had a fair trial and that the evi
dence all conclusively proved his guilt.
A telegram was received from thc
Rev. John S. Wilder, of Savannah, who
has been strong in McNaughton’s de
fense, stating that Solicitor General R.
L. Moore had completely changed front
inasmuch as he had told him that he
thought McNaughton should he turned
loose. He charged that the solicitor
general had turned around on account
of politics.
ANDREW FEMALE COLLEGE
OPENS ITS FALL SESSION
Cuthbert, Sept. 20. —Andrew Female
college opened its fall session with
a record-breaking enrollment, the
- same being much larger than last year
i which was one of the best in the his
tory of the college. Quite a number
of young ladies have enrolled, and oth
i ers will enroll later. Young ladies
1 from all sections of south Georgia,
and a number from Florida and Ala
bama, and one from far-off Brazil have
matriculated.
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Seaboard Air Line
The Progressive Railway ot the South
Leave Americus for Cordele, Ro
chelle, Abbeville, Helena, Lyons, Col
ons, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond,
Portsmouth and points East and South
12.31 p. m.
1:25 a. m
Leave Americus for Cordele, Abbo
ville, Helena and intermediate point*
5:2d p.m
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Leave Americus for Richland, Atlan
' Birmingham, Hnrtsboro, Mont
t ornery and poincs West and Northwest
1:50 a. m.
3:13 p. m.
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, .* eavb Americus for Richland, Co
"mbus, Dawson, Albany and interme
1 iiate points
10:05 a. m.
For further information apply to H
P. Everett, Local Agent, Americus
3a.; C. W. Small, Div. Pass Agt
-luvaDnah, Ga.; C. B. Ryan, G. P. A.
°ortsmouth. Vs
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Veterinary Surgeon »
111!. PERCY W: HUDSON
VETERINARY HOSPITAL.
Accommodations for all classes oi
domestic animals. Corner Jackson
and Wheeler streets. Hospital Phone
278. Residence, 587.
Dentists.
Cr P. Dsris, Dentist.
OFFICE. RESIDENCE
Forsyth Street Over Western Union
Phone 262. Phone 11*
Physicians.
DR. J. T. STUKES,
Anieriens Ga.
(Bee Commercial City Bank BuUdln*
phone 3K3.
TrouFS: 8-9, 12-2 and 5-6 P, 51.
O' e- Hours Pv Appointment,
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(Bee Allison Bldg. Telephone 46
tcsidence 512 Hampton St. Phone 4S,
ROBINSON of 1
i TKeN.Y Giants |
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If the New York pitchers show up
well in the world’s series, Wilbur Rob
inson, the hefty coach of the Giants,
will be responsible. Muggsy McGraw
made a ten-strike when he signed up
the old Oriole to coach his young
pitchers.
“MUTT & JEFF IN
A NEW GUISE”
After two seasons of veritable tri
umph, Gus Hill comes back for a third
season with his perennial success,
Mutt and Jeff” in an entire new dress.
“In Panama” is the title of the sto
ry that is to form a background for
Bud Fisher’s inimitable characters,
which easily assume the credit of the
greatest and most durable success of
the cartoon worid. The new produc
tion is an innovation of play craft
man’s work, embodying about all of
the real meat of standard amuse
ments. The thrill of the melodrama,
the side-splitting situations of the
j farce comedy, the extravagance and
tinseled brilliancy of travesty and the
harmonious art of musical comedy, not
forgetting a scepic production, elec
trically embellished, including some
startling mechanical effects that over
shadow' all previous attempts at real
ism. Contrary to the general idea
of producing managers to frame up
their offering for the second and thirl
year cheaply, and thus “clean up,
speaking in the parlance of the pro
fession, Mr. Hill has spent more money
and greater energy in this season's
“Mutt & Jeff” than on either cf the
previous productions, so great is his
faith in the lasting qualities of the
cartoon play. In this season's enter
tainment. there isn’t a thing left but
“Mutt and Jeff.” The story, music, ly
rics, scenery and electrical effects ar.*
all new. Some startling mechanical
transformations are showm with a
genuine thrill. Mr. Hill has selected
a cast superior in every respect to any
he has yet been able to offer. All in
all, “Mutt & Jeff’ will surely live up
to the title of the one great big hit of
the show world, and “it will go some.'
It comes to the Opera House nevt
Thursday, Sept. 25th, for one night
only.
Secure seats in advance is an old
cry, but in this case it is very neces
sary, as “Mutt & Jeff” always play to
j overflowing house. Seat sale at Mur
| ray’s Pharmacy. advt:
REUNION CONFEDERATE
VETS FROM TWO STATES
Bristol, Tenn., Sept. 20.—Several
hundred Confederate veterans from
southwest Virginia and East Tennessee
today, gathered here for their eigh
teenth annual r union. They were en
tertained by Camp S. V. Fulkerson, No.
75, United Confederate veterans, as
sisted by the local Chapter of the
Daughters of the Confederacy. Crosses
of heroes were awarded to a number
of veterans. The day closed with ;
barbecue.
Stupid people seldom realize that
they are stupid.
| The Allison Undertaking Co., j
I Funeral Directors
and Embalmers
J. H. BEARD, Director, Americus. Ga.
Day Phone 253. Night Phones 80 & 106.
J. W. WHEATLEY, President, CRAWFORD WHEATLEY, Vice Pres.
R. E. McNULTY, Cashier.
COMMERCIAL CITY BANK
Depositors Are Protected By the Character
and Integrity of Our Directors.
~ DIRECTORS:
J. W. Wheatley R. E. McNulty W. E. Mitchell
C. S. S. Horn Crawford Wheatley G. W. Nunn
J. F. Hodges F. W. Griffin W. D. Moreland
Interest Paid on Time Deposits
DR. N. S. EVANS, Dentist,
Colton Ave., Near Lamar St., Americus, Ga.
Absolutely painless and Safe methods by use ot Nitrous
Oxide Gas. Porcelain and Enamel fillings and crowns that
match your teeth perfectly.
Everything in high grade, up-to-date, dental work, and
absolutely guaranteed.
The most modern and complete office equipment. Prices
reasonable. Cash or credit. Examinations free.
Eleven Years Practical Experience
I REALESTATE )
If you want to exchange, buy or sell, come to j
headquarters for bargains in farm and city prop
erty; we have what you want. j
THE ALLISON REALTY CO.,
Allison Building Telephone 253 jr
A. V. SMITH, President
X. M. DUDLEY, Vice President and Cashier.
Bank of South-Western Georgia
AMERICUS, GI
SECURITY, LIBERALITY VXD COURTESY ACCORDED ITS I
PATBOXS.
DIRECTORS—C. L. Ansley, AV E. Brown, AY. A. Dodson, X. M. Dad- ! F
lev, G. M. Eldridge, Thos. Harr aid, H. R. Johnson, A. AV. Smith.
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Come to see me, if you wish to buy or sell land. j KiiC
P. B. WILLIFORD I
PARKER WAREHOUSE ■
ELI ON C. PARKER, PROPRIETOR
1 desire to extend thanks to the farmers forth^ f fl| ,1
past patronage and solicit a continuanceoi s| nl j
promising courteous and prompt attention to *
business entrusted to me. Mr. Chas. C. V I
will again weigh cotton for me and will lx’ f ‘ ■ |
to serve you. Respectfully, E. C. PAIU^M'|
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SUXDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 1913