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Newspaper Page TextPAGE SIX BIG STEP TAKEN IN BUILDING PEACE Organization* Enter Into Agree ment To Settle Juriwlictional Dsputez WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.—A na- agreement designed to settle the jurisdlbtfonal disputes baid to have caused most of the strikes -in the building industry in the past was reached by the Associated General Contractors of America, the Ameri con Institute of Architects, the En gineering Council, the National Building Trades Employers Associa tion and the Building Trades Depart ment of the American Federation of tabor, through the national board of jurisdictional awards at its quarterly meeting just concluded here, it was announced. NO CAUSE FOR ALARM AT BORDER, SAYS SERRANO i— MEXICO, Feb. 19.—(8y Associat ed Press.) —There is “no reason for alarm of the United States authorities over threats of a rebellion along the frontier,” according to Acting Secre tary of War Serrano. “There are no rebels of importance close to the bounardy and the few desperadoes in Chihuahua do not dare to attack a single military unit, much less threaten Juarez,” he said. TEX RICKARD TO OPEN COLISEUM IN ST. LOUIS NEW YORK, Feb. 18.—(By Asso ciated Press.) —Tex Rickard, sport ing promoter, who resigned yester day from the management of the Madison Square Garden sporting club, after his indictment on charges of assaulting two small girls, has leas ed the St. Louis coliseum for 25 years and arranged for the creation there of a modern sporting amphitheater similar to that in New York. STILLMAN EVIDENCE TO BE TAKEN IN CANADA POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., Feb. 18. —A commission to take testimony at Montreal beginning March 13 in the divorce suit of James A. Stillman, New York banker, against his wife, was granted today by Justice Mors chauscr on application of defense counsel. OCALA. FLA., SUFFERS FIRE OF $250,000 DOWNTOWN OCALA, Fla., Feb. 18.—Damage estimated at $250,000 resulted from fire in the retail district here early today. THESTANDARD , MONDAY AND TUESDAY’S BARGAINS At 50c. Ladies Nainsook Teddies, well made and trimmed; value 75c to 98c. At 95c. Ladies* Nainsook Night Gowns of soft nainsook; value $1.50. At 13 l-2c. Choice of our stock of the best Standard Outings; value 25c, At 65c. Opaque Wndow Shades complete with all the necessary fixtures, * At SI.OO. Genuine Duplex Win dow Shades; complete with all fixtures. At 15c. Genuine Silver King Mat tress Ticking, full width and heavy quality. At $1.25. Men’s Union-Made Over alls of the best standard blue denim. At $1.49. Extra quality Black Satin; full 36 inches wide; regu larly $2.00. At $1.49. Beautiful Crepe de Chine; 40 inches wide; all the leading shades, At 38c. Boys’ Extra Heavy Hose; ’ triple knee, heels and toes; sizes up to 11, At 49c. Ladies* Ribbed Under vests and pants; all sizes; values up to 98c. At $1.69 Bolt. Best antisep tic Diaper Cloth; 27 inches wide, value $2.00, At 95c. Navy Tricotine; full width and beautifully finished; 38 inches wide, At 98c. Ladies* Cloth; 54 inches wide; two shades of gray; espec ially good for making skirts; value $1.75. At 49c. Short lengths of the gen uine Pequot Sheetings; 72, 81 and 90-inch width. At SI.OO. Ladies’ fine pure thread Silk Stockings; white, black and brown; values up to $1.50. At $5.95. Large size Crex Squares; plain and fancy centers, plain borders. At 50c Yard. Highly mercerized Table Damask; beautiful pat terns; 64 inches wide. Standard Dry Goods Co. I Forayth St. Next B«k of Comm.rc.i AMERICUS, GA, Society WOMAN’S AUXILIARY TO ENTERTAIN LEGION One of the interesting and keenly anticipated events of the coming week is the entertainment to be given Wednesday evening, February 22, at 8 o’clock in the auditorium of the Carnegie Library by the Woman’s Auxiliary of the American Legion to its members and ex-service men. The delightful little playlet, “Any Child and Washington,” which will be presented by the children of the community Wednesday afternoon in te library, under the direction of Mrs. Oscar English, will be repeated in the evening for the entertainment of the Legionnaires. Lovely decorations will be used on the stage, and various committees are at work now to make the occasion one of brightness to all who attend. Mrs. Lawson Stapleton, president of the Auxiliary, is the moving spirit in perfecting arrangements for the entertainment, and she desires noth , ing more than that the Legion boys I shall have an evening of delightful amusement and pleasure. A musical program will be render ed, together with other attractive ’ features. > On the reception committee have ’ been appointed Mrs. Stapleton, chair ■ man; Mrs. Walter Rylander, Mrs. Charles Hudson, Mrs. Evan T. Mathis, Mrs. J. G. Holst, Mrs. Frank Har rold and Mrs. J. W. Lindley. Invited to serve on the refreshment committee are Mrs. S. H. McKee, Miss Margaret Wheatley, Miss Lois Mc- Math, Miss Ruth Clark, Miss Mary Littlejohn, Miss Linda Mathis, Miss Jessica Physioc and Mrs. Sherley Hudson. The entertainment committee will be composed of Mrs. E. B. Everett, chairman; Mrs. Dan O’Connell and Miss Maude Sherlock. It is,desired that every member of the post be present, and permission is given to bring his mother, sister, sweetheart or some girl friend. The entertainment will be entirely free, and a happy time is promised to all. After the program refreshments will be served. ♦ « a LOVELY VALENTINE PARTY FOR THE YOUNGER SET. On 1 uesday evening at the home of their parents, Rob and Hinton Brown, sons of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Brown, entertained with a delightful old-fashioned Valentine party in compliment to their young friends in Americus. Cedarcrest, the lovely surburban home of the Browns, was brilliantly decorated with Valentine symbols, crimson hearts being festooned against, the walls, and falling in streamers from the central lights. Red japonicas filled great bowls and 'vases, and frangrant narcissi gleamed among the crimson blossoms. The Very little ladies—in make-ups and make-believe—wore bloomer cos tumes, with patent leather slippers and short silk socks, and were charm ing with their bobbed curls hugging ciosely their little pink ears. The young men wore knickers and brought candy and confections in their pock ets with which to tempt smiles from the charming little misses. The first game on the program was the search for hearts, Evelyn Crew receiving the prize for the largest number discovered. Similar games amused the children for several hours, after which they were ushered into the dining room, where a beautiful ly appointed table was placed, bear ing the Valentine symbols, so dear to the heart of childhood. The cen terpiece was a deep well filled with fussmakers and screechers, which were used during the serving of the refreshments. The place cards were candy hearts, with sentimental vers es, and -the favors were bags of hearts. A prize was given for the prettiest children present, which was secured by Mamie Smith and Fred Smith. Others enjoying the occasion were CATHERINE CALVERT® ~ XTHE HEART OF-X JXNARYLAbfDXL [A VI /AGRAPH SPECIAL PRODUCTIOn| Some of the biggest scenes of Vitagraph’s special production, “The Heart of Maryland,’' were filmed in a mansion where Jeffer son Davis was married. For some of the big spectacular scenes ever 2,000 Southern soldiers were used. The story is one in which Catherine Calvert has a difficult rele. OPERA HOUSE Tuesday, Feb’y. 21 Matinees 3:00 and 4130; Night Shows 7:00 and 8:30 Price ONE DIME Price To Everybody—Adults and Children Vera Merkett, Annie Mae Royal, Eve lyn Crew, Brownie Hodges, Eliza beth Cummings, Ruth Clark, Mary Alice Lingo, Kathleen Denham, Mamie Smith, Maude Sherlock, Lallie Carter, Ethel Reese, Edith Creighton, Watts Market, A. R. Royal, Jap Pinkston, Trot Fort, Pinkie Hudson, Jimmy Lott, Clark Reed, A. J. Bell, Robert Hodges, Bob Tombs Hawkins, Wible Marshall and Freddy Smith. « » ♦ FESTAL MEETING ELIGHTFUL OCCASION, The Festal day meeting of the Woman’s Literary club was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George B. Turpin, at her pret ty bungalow on Horne street. The living room where the guests were received by the gracious hostess was bright with crimson japonicas and fragrant with narcissi arranged in bowls and vases. A glowing fire in the open fireplace radiated cheer and welcome throughout the after noon. Four tables were arranged for the game of 42, which was enthusiastic ally played during the earlier hours. Bonbon dishes ’filled With salted nuts were placed beside the red heart Valentine score cards, and provided delightful diversion in the progression of the game. The refreshments which were serv ed at the conclusion of the game, were furnished by the members, ac cording to a time-honored custom of the club, and were delicious. Those participating were Mrs. W. M. Jones, Mrs. B. F. Easterlin, Mrs. J. W. Harris, Jr., Mrs. Egbert Allen, Mrs. John Daniel, Miss Brownie Carter, Mrs. Ernest Carswell, Mrs. R. L. Maynard, Mrs. L. B. Smith, Mrs. Neill A. Ray, Mrs. Fred Smith, Miss Maude Beavers, Mrs. J. W. Hol ley, Mrs. Albert Harris, Mrs. Henry Williams, Mrs. Max Cawood, and Mrs. W. M. Riley. Because of the un avoidable absence of a number of the regular club members, the hostess invited friends in the neighborhood to fill the places of the absent. ♦ ♦ ♦ MISS BELL TO GIVE HER CONFERENCE REPORT Miss Pauline Bell, recently ap pointed delegate to attend the an nual misisonary convention in! Al bany, will make a full report at the meeting of the Young People’s Mis sionary society Sunday afternoon at 6:20 o’clock in the First Methodist church. It is urged that every mem ber be present to hear the report of the conference, and to learn tjiat the society here was awarded the blue ribbon at the conference for the best percentage for the past year. This high rating was due entirely to the splendid leadership of Mrs. John Ol iver, who served the young people for two years, assisting to build up a strong and energetic membership, and placed her young people on the map. The. following interesting program will be given; Hymn, 654; business records; de votional; Bible lesison, led by Chas. Giddings, and taken from 2 Kings 14-22 chapters; conference report, Miss Pauline Bell; song, “We’ve a Story to Tell,” Miss Cornelia Wallis; “Cuba,’ ’Miss Ira Gatetvood; leader, Miss Marie Bell. ♦ * * MRS. SCARBOROUGH CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Mrs. J. N. Scarborough celebrated the anniversary of her birthday Fri day afternoon at her home on Church street at an informal 42 party to which a limited number of her friends were invited. The reception room was pretty with vases of golden jonquils, while in the living room, where the hostess re ceived graciously, crimson japonicas mingled their beauty with rose-pink carnations and narcissi. After the game had been played enthusiastically until a late hour, re freshments were served and the gifts viewed. Felicitations from many other friends were conveyed by card and message to Mrs. Scarborough, who with her friends most thoroughly enjoyed the happy occasion. ♦ ♦ ♦ MRS. MARSHALL TO ENTERTAIN CLASS The Mission Study Class of the Hortense Tinsley Missionary society of the First Methodist church will meet Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. T. O. Marshr.il, 210 Harrold avenue. Interesting chapters will be studied in connec tion with the regular work of the so ciety, and a full attendance is urged. GEM MERCHANT ROBBED OF $120,000 ON TRAIN ST. LOUIS, Feb. 18. Sidney Krengel, of Krengel Brothers, dia mond importers of New York and Chicago, reported to the police he had been robbed of gems valued at $120,- 000 to $150,000 on an Illinois Cen tral train arriving from Chicago this morning. i GIRLS! LEMONS WHITEN ROUGH i CHAPPED HANDS Squeeze the juice of two lemous into a, bottle containing three ounces of Orchard White, which any drug store will supply for a few-cents, shake well, and you have a quarter-pint of harm less and delightful lemon-bleach lotion to soften and whiten red, rough or chapped hands. This home-made lemon lotion is far superior to glycerin and rose water to smoother the skin. Famous stage beauties use it to bleach and bring that soft, clear, rosy-white complexion, because it doesn’t irritate. r THE AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER. - TERROR REIGN IN FLORIDA COUNTY Baker County Sheriff Appeals For Help Followng Serious Outbreak JACKSONVILLE, Feb. 18. The sheriff of Baker county appealed to day to the Duval county authorities for help in coping with the situation at MicCleny, thirty miles west of here, which he says threatens to de velop into a serious outbreak as the result of the shooting there this morning of Jake Wilkinson, the kid naping last week of a man named Robinson and the recent mysterious disappearance of .T. R. Henderson, former banker and wealthy naval stores operator. “Heli will break loose here to night,” one citizen of MacClenny stated over the telephone this after noon. Shiloh Miss Ethelene Sampley, of Dublin, who was the guest of Misses Jewell and Mary ordan last week, has re turned to her home. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Dupree and three children attended services at Shiloh Sunday and were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sellars. C- C. Jordan and daughters, Leola, Myra and Linda were guests of Mr. W. C. Jordan and family Sunday. Messrs. Clifton Shanon and Joe Holley, of Friendship, were calling on the fair sex in this community Sunday. Emmett Reid and family were din ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. McAnal ly Sunday. Miss Corinne Sellars, of Ellaville, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sellars. Miss Hazel Bostwick of Concord was the guest of Miss Ruth Still Sun day. J. E. Arrington, of Plains, was the spend-the-night guest of R. R. Ar rington Thursday night. Misses Jewell Jordan and Ethelene Sampley spent Saturday night with Mrs. E. R. Jordan, of Ellaville. Franklin Halstead entertained Rev. Mr. Crumbley Sunday for din ner. Mrs. R. D. Moore spent Friday with Mrs. D. M. Still. Misses Irene Reid and Kate John ston and Clyde and Claude Johnston were the guests of Miss Jessie Dan iel Sunday. Miss Sarah Barnes, of DeSoto, visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Jordan Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Moore, of Amer icus, spent Sunday with Mrs. J. D. Moore. Miss Mary Jordan is on an extend ed visit to Miss Ethelene Sampley at Dublin. Mrs. Ingram, of Alabama, spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pilcher. Women in the U. S. Treasury De partment can count paper money at the. rate of 1000 notes in five or six minutes. GASCAS* B QUININE IN dMßtrwsbis weather aiwajrs have Hffl« handy. Stop* Cekte in 24 hour*—La Grippe ir 3 dayt. Standard remedy for two feaera lions. No bad after effect*. Safe and dependable Demand red box bearing Mr H 8! » portrait and signature. All Drutgisti —Jfl Craft W H HILL COMPANY DETP. OTt (ton TAKE NOTICE The State and County Tax Books open February Ist and close May Ist; all cotton of 1919 and 1920 crops and money, notes and accounts you have Jan. Ist, 1922, are subject to taxes. Very respect fully GEO. D. JONES, Tax Receiver, Sumter Co.. Ga. . uwi-iLi— .l'i.Liif—im—it——iia—irwuTi —I hi : r n-- m , Americus Times>Recorder / Ne I • . jH ® s, l f 3pe<Vf ( Fui the Mere Nominal Cost of Manufacture and Distribution Coupons ' and ZzOC secures this NEW. authentic Dictionary bound in black se«| <train : P«ges ; Jf . ■Mz’V 3 in color and duotone Present-or mail tn this paper' ; ' M three Coupons with mnetY-fight l. < ' ; M cents to cove I a c king. clerk .hire,' etc.* I ' Add ,or Po ' ,, R" :. ! fUp '° ' SO mi,M 07 ’ ! ;up to 300 mii* ( .io ? A B For great?: di«tancej, L FILLED S ’'k Fo.-,tma»t»r rste Io: ■ A' pound*. I > T 22^DICTIONARIES IN ONE -W All Dictionaries published previous to this one are out of date ■ •** ». * «*• local Briefs J. P. Cannon is seriously ill at his home on West Lamar street. Mrs. E. A. Devaours, who has been seriously ill for the past week, is reported somewhat improved. The condition of Mr. Newton Glover remains unchanged at his home on Barlow street, where he is seriously ill, and gradually growing weaker each day. Henry Allen, who is now a reporter on the staff of the Macon News, stopped over last night on his way back from Albany, where he went to report the Lanier-Albany basket ball game, and spent Saturday with his parents here. Two Buicks were damaged, one of them rather severely, when they col lided Saturday forenoon at Church and Lee streets. The drivers were T. B. Jones, of Weston and Frank Sheffield, Jr., against both of whom police cases were made. Mr. Shef field was driving westward on Church street and Mr. Jones south on Lee when they crashed. No one was hurt. Russell Clark, who has suffered an attack of pneumonia at his home on Jackson street, is now able to be up about his room and receive calls from his friends. Mrs. M. Harvey, of Brookhaven, Miss.; Miss Minnie Glover, of Wil son,. N. C.; Ashley Glover, of Camp Dix, N. J.; and P. H. Glover, of Lake Charles, La., have beer, called to the bedside of their aged father, New ton Glover, who is suffering from a stroke of paralysis at his home on Barlow street. LANDIS QUITS BENCH FOR BASEBALL DUTIES CHICAGO, Feb. 18.—(By Asso ciated Press.) —‘Federal Judge Ken nesaw Mountain Landis today an nounced his resignation from the bench, effective March 1. He de clared he would devote his entire time to the position of baseball corn misisoner. GET READY FOR “FLU" Keep Your Liver Active, Your System Purified and Free From Colds by Taking Calotabs. the Nauscalcss Calomel Tablets They Are Delightful. Safe and Sure. Physicians and druggists are advis ing their friends to keep their systems purified and their organs in perfect working order as a protection against the return of influenza. They know that a clogged up system and a lazy liver favor colds, influenza and se rious comlpication. To cut short a cold overnight and to prevent serious complications take one Galotab at bedtime with a swal low of water—that’s all. No salts, no nausea, no griping, no sickening after effects. Next mornig youi cold has vanished, your liver is active, your system is purified and refresh ed and you are feeling fine with a hearty appetite for breakfast. Eat what you please—no danger. Calotabs are sold only in original sealed packages, price thirty-five cents. Every druggist is authorized to refund your money if you are not perfectly delighted with Calotabs, (adv.) DE SOTO. DE SOTO, Feb. 18.—Mr. and Mrs. | L. Cobb Summerford have returned I from Banks, Ala., after spending a week there with relatives. Mrs. Harry Haddock, of Chailes ton, S. C., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Purseley. Mrs. Geo. W. Bagley, Jr., spent Friday in Leslie with her mother, Mrs. F. L. Wilson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Angus Barlow, of Pineview, visited relatives here Sun day. Mrs. L. L. Wiggins spent Tuesday in Americus shopping. Mr. Charles-Womack visited Leslie F riday. * The many friends here of Mrs. Sara W. Bagley are glad to know she is improving at the Americus hospital. Mrs. Roy Johnson, of Huntington, 7 CORNS fl | Lift Right Off / < without Pain IfjjJ j Magic! Drop a little “Freefone” on an aching corn, instantly ttiat corn stops hurting, then shortly you lift it right off with fingers. Doesn’t hurt a bit Your druggist sells a tiny bottle ol “Frcezane” for a few cents, sufficient tx remove every hard corn, soft com, oi com between the' toes, and calluses. <> ; WRIGLEYS I Hnl wzx double treat —Peppermint Jacket over Pep permint gum c__ 10 for 5c Sugar jacket just “melts in your mouth,” then you get the delec table gum center. ) And with Wrigley's three old By E ■hS.bw.iw'*"®' / A A A C3O » s fa • « o A*J Ea ZjiW* 118 HEY! YOUR CAR NEEDS OLIVER AUTO PAINTING COMPANY’S ATTENTION FIRST CLASS PAINTERS ONLY BEST PAINTS USED ALL WORK GUARANTEED See Us Over Turpin’s Garage QUICK LOANS On Improved Farm Lands at 6 1-2 Per Cent Interest. Reasonable Commission. Middleton McDonald Exchi»ive Correspondent for the Atlanta Trust CompW'f 33 Planters Bank. Americus Phone _ MONEY LOANED ™ farm land 3 612 per eat and borrowers have priv paying part or all of principal at any interest period, »toPP’" i terest on amounts paid. We always have best rates snd terms and quickest service. Save money by seeing or writing « We are in charge of home office of the Empire Loan & Iru .t G. R. ELLIS or G. C. WEBB, AMERICUS, GEORGIA. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1922. visited at the home of Mr. , „ Luke Sunday. ' 5 Mr. and Mrs. Cassell Hani nounce the birth of a daughter Wed-' nesday, February 8. ghe . v ; ea ' given the name of Carolyn. bsen Mr. Geo. W. Bagley, Sr., lnado a business trip to Americus Tuesdt'. Kiddies’Colds Can Be Eased Quickly! Dr. King’s New Discovery w ,ll that wry thing, easily and q ui ‘ k f' Don t say Poor httle kiddie, 17, t,’ I knew what to do for you 1 ’’ \Vi ‘ the cough first comes, give a m Kmg • New Discovery as directed, and it will soon be eased. , 1 It’s a good family CoUgh and . | remedy, too. Loosens up the phlegnL clears up the cough, relieves the gestion. No harmful drug . p or fi( , f years a standard rented-, sot <-.1.1 coughs, grippe. At your druggist-’ 60c. a bottle. lru Dr. King’s New Discovery For Colds and Constipated? Here’sßelicfH the system, with Dr. King’s P,H-' I hey prompt free bile flow, stir un the lazy liver and get at the root of th trouble, n All druggists, 25c. -TV PROMPT! WON T GRIPE Dr. Kind’s Pills

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Americus times-recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, February 20, 1922, State Edition, Page PAGE SIX, Image 6