About Americus times-recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 22, 1924)
PAGE SIX Bertha Krauser Asks Aid In Her Fight to Save Brother from Gallows Begs “Whole World,” the Courts and Governor to Save 20- Year Old Brother Bertha.. Krauser, 18-year-o!d fact°ry girl, turns up, in the fol lowing »tory, the fight she and her family are making to save brother, Walter Krauser, from the gallows. She has written this article exclusively for NEA Service and The Tim K s-Recorder. BY BERTHA KRAUSER Eighteen.Year-Old Sister of Wal ter Krauser. If your brother and playmate ■were under sentence to be hanged it wouldn’t be hard for you, per haps, to open your heart in begging the courts and the governor and the: whole world to spare his life. It is that position that I am in now. My brother, Walter Krauser, just two years older than I am, is at the county jail. Nearly three years ago he was mixed up in a foolish, wrong attempt to rob a gro cery. There was a scuffle with a policeman, the policeman was killed and Walter was convincted of mur der. The sentence was death. We appealed, and the supreme court still is considering the cas ’. But it already has passed upon the appeal of Bernard Grant, who was sentenced in the same case, and it ordered Grant be hanged on the 17th of next month. It is hard to hope since then. Just now we are thinking most ly about the Leopold and Loeb boys who had all the advantages at their trial that money could buy an I whose lives are safe, now down at Joilet. We can not think my brother, whatever his fault, deserves a pen alty more severe than the law de manded from those two. On ' the other hand there are a great many things to be said, for Walter, which I think might have influenc ed the jury to mercy if a fine, lawyer had said them. The grief we have had makes us sympathetic. We are glad the lives of the Loeb and Leopold boys were Kpared. We are glad their fami lies are spared the grief of the horrible death sentence. But that dosen’t relieve the horror by the stockyards I dream of Wal ter on the gallows. Walter and I went to school to gether to the Fallon school. Mo’h br was working out, for her health was good then and she helped sup port the family. And after school we played in front of the house and did little chores. Walter got into fights for me. Once the kids started calling mo Mary Pickford because of my yel low hair. It teased me and made me cry, and Walter fought the whole bunch and made them stop. I quit school three years ago be cause father was out of a job and Walter was just a special delivery messenger mail boy and wasn’t making much money. He brought every cent home to mother, though- It wasn’t long before one of my fingers was crushed in a punch press. The factory gave me $250, and I was out of work a long time. But we saved the money.. That money has gone now, of course, with everything else we had. We didn’t have a paid lawyer at the trial. The judge appointed one. The money went for the papers and the lawyer’s work in making the ap- K.UJ j •nt I mo uh MOTHS In BottlM Only y _ g gy— jf* Half Pint 50c ■ I— ItZ S’ hSK,"”«. Mosquitoes JXES Roaches Ants Faremoat Industrial n in , The KIMBALL HOUSE Atlanta The Home of Georgia people. 400 Rooms of Solid comfort. The House of Courtesy. Ed Jacobs and Lige Maynard, Proprs- Free Garage Service. Terminal Hotelfi Macon, |. Same Management. PLEADS FOR HER BROTHER I ■ . ) -• / I .‘w ■'SSfc MB 1 v ? -i! WTWk ; -ft'l ■■ BE7RHTA KRAUSER ' peal to the supreme Court. I’m getting sls a week now, learning to be a bookbinder. Thai goes to Walter. Every week we take him things to eat and tob acco, to make him as comfortable as possible while he is in jail. He fares better there than the family does here. But we are glad to bo it. It’s lit tle we can do. The family has got over being embarrassed because Walter is in in jail and sentenced to hang.. No thing makes any difference now ex cept trying to save his life and help him live. Aas long as we live, we’ll do anything for him. It is not much we ask—just to have his life saved. He is only 20 now—just a boy. Why not mercy for us, too? More people would be good if being good was interesting. To the pure all things are pure, and to the crazy all things arc crazy. f t Spend Your Money Wisely Decrease the cost and increase the joy of supplying your table. Buy your groceries, fruits, vegetables and meats at PIG GLY WIGGLY for less than you can elsewhere, without sacri ficing quantity or quality. It it a pleasure to select with your own hands clean food products from clean shelves in a clean store. In this way you get what you want, not what somebody wishes to hand you. Economy, Efficiency, and Cleanliness Reside at PIGGLY WIGGLY (QUAUTYO PRICE ) - ■ ■ . » > w ANNOUNCEMENT ■ » p=- * s a g reat deal of pleasure that I an- nounce to the people of Americus, and vi , L=— cinity that I have purchased the entire hold- Mr. Eugene Cato, in the meat market /' W / pfen he operated in the Pig^y-Wiggly Store on : ''W aI Lamar Street ’ A d 1 wiH do m y utmoßt to B" ve all of the for mer customers of Mr. Cato, and all of my 'A friends, the very highest quality fresh meats, —— and the best service possible at all times. r*-'— QUALITY MARKET i • In Piggly Wiggly Store (Formerly With Na as h Market) B. R. Fields, Owner BUY GEORGIA FARMS SAYS COMMISSIONER ATLANTA, Sept. 22.—Prospec tive investors, either in Georgia or outside the state, will find it to their advantage to communicate with the State Agricultural De partment, according to J. J. Brown, Georgia’s agricultural commissioner, discussing Georgia’s resources. The opinion is expressed by Com missioner Brown that Georgia’s de veloped agriculture can support many times its present population and can support ail the rural, urban and industrial population with every staple food product “as good as the best.” Commissioner Brown points to the fact that the value and volume of Georgia’s agricultural products are astounding, despite the fact that only about 10,000,000 of the 34,000,000 acres of tillable soil are under cultivation. He declares that diversification has been the salvation of Georgia. THE AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDEH * 200,0(8 LICENSE IMS 1001521 Estimated Increase of 27,000 Over 1923, Says Secretary of State ATLANTA, Sept. 22. (By The A. P.)~—it is estimated by officials of the Secretary of States office that the number of license tags is sued to Georgia automobile own ers during 1924 will run to around the 200,000 mark, showing an in crease of about 27,000 over 1923. According to Chief Clerk, IL G. Harris, to date there have been 199,000 automoblie license tags issued by the Motor Vehicle Department, which is a branch of the Secretary of State’s office. Os this number 175,000 have been is sued to pasgpnger cars, and 24,000 to motor trucks. If the rate that the license tags have heretofore been issued for the past several weeks is maintained, it is the opin ion of Mr. Harris that the total fig ure for the year will go even be yond the two hundred thousand Special Offering* of PETTICOATS - HANDKERCHIEFS AND BAGS 2m An offering that you seldom F* /I see—just 24 bags will be of- g Jll sered at this rediculously low B ” g I price. Former prices were B ■■L $3.50 to $7.50, to go spe- B cial for only, each— -18 & Jersey Silk Petticoats zf pA //prp'\\ If you are in need of a \ \ petticoat, this is your op- | portunity to purchase one ,- v / / as a price that will mean i \ \\. j / money saved. These 18 ( I lil petticoats are worth much ,\\ more than we are asking, x. \ but in this special offering y -4 they are priced only at — G '3 -Z / w, $1.98 . feffl z Each / J rX Fine Linen & Batiste’Kerchiefs we have just 50 boxes of j: yyaWp these handkerchiefs that , we are going to offer at -p gp! this low price. Buy your f 3 0”" j Christmas Handkerchiefs /q "■ now, and save the differ- xCl'v 'M f K ence. Special, only—• ■HI. S Three in a box jp-®: 48° Per Box The Fashion Shop J. E. HIGHTOWER, Prop. Jackson Street Phone 101 Os Petticoats Handkerchiefs and Bags During 1923 there were a total of 173,794 tags issued by that de partment, and compared with the tags issued to date, shows an in crease this year of 26,794. The increase in the purchase of automobiles is believed to result from the good crop conditions that Georgia has experienced, as well as the result of good road building, according to the officials. The above figures however, do not include a total of 1,011 motor cycle license tags which have been issued during the year. TOBACCO WAREHOUSE FOR QUITMAN SOON QUITMAN, Sept.'22.— A meet ing of citizens here formulated definite plans for the erection of a tobacco warehouse which gan take care of 1,000,000 pounds for each week of the season next year. The proposition was made' by J. W. Oglesby, president of the South Georgia Railroad, that tl e railroad build the warehouse provirtea a holding company was organized which would lease the property for a period of ten years with a guar ant ted ten per cent, per annum. . ■■ -r - f “ • • WT-T ” ~ MONDAY ‘AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 22. 192 NEW S. S. OFFICERS ELECTED IH SCLE* Supt. Herring Resigns After Six Years Service C. C. Wall Successor .... ELLAVILLE, Sept. 22.—One of the most enthusiastic meetings the Workers Council ever held took place Wednesday evening at -hs Methodist chuich. M. D. Herring, superintendent of the Sunday School, presided. The first matter brought up for consideration was the observance of promotion day, the fourth Sunday in this month. After a short discussing it was de cided to ask C. C. Wall, superinten? dent of the elementary department to arrange a program for that occa sion. An invitation was extended the members of the Sunday School to attend the Standard School of Me thods to be held at the First Metho dist church, Americus, sept. 22-26, and two scholarships each were of fered by the BaracCa class, Bible class and the Philathea class; indi viduals present offered two scholar ships, which means thaf the Ella ville Sunday School will have at least eight representatives at this Teachers-Training School. M. D. Herring, superintendent of the Sunday School for the past six years, tendered his resignation to become effective at once. It was accepted with many regrets. Words of praise were spoken in be half of Mr. Herring’s splendid sup- B= w THOSE SMALL BUT ESSENTIAL THING! x. about the office— corespondenc trays for your desk, blotter pat \ N. pencil cutter,, ink ’nells, etc.—ar ver y useful when you need them " Let us keen you supplied with al ’*■ I I lilt office accessories; high grade equip llini.l I I'll! ment at standard pices, .SOUIHERN PRINTERS The newest styles in Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Watches, white gold and green gold, diamond cases and plain cases. $25.00 to SIOO.OO AMERICUS JEWELRY CO., 5 Phone 229 Wallis Mott, Mgr. A d s FOR SALE LIKE GRAPES! Drink Mi-Grape in bottles.—l3-26t FRESH FALL STOCK Garden and Farm Seed. T. J. Wallis Garden and Farm Seed Dept. 30-ts FOR SALE—One gas range; one refrigerator. Alton Cogdell. —1 S-ts IF YOU miss the Georgian, call James Feagin, phone 709.—19-4 t WE £ELL our best cuts of beef ev ery day in the week. We’ve never had better than we have this week. When you want the best, go to Bragg’s Market.—22-2t FOR SALE—Gladiola Blooms. Mrs. D. R. Andrews,——22-2t FOR SALE—I6O acres farm, Ogle thorpe road, near Ellaville. Ex cellent dwelling house, four rooms, kitchen. One tenant house; partly fenced. Easy terms to quick pur chaser. H. D. Burt, Ellaville—22-6t FOR SALE—New Standard Peanut Thrasher. Apply R. P. Stack house, Americus, Ga.—2o-3t DRINK Mi-Grape in bottle sc. —l3-26t NEW and second-hand Hobart Sau sage and Coffee Mills for sale cheap, on long terms. Write for catalog and prices. C. O. Ball, Ev erett Hotel, Jacksonville, Fla. —22-lt WANTED ■ WANTED To coach pupils in Spanish and Latin. Kathryn Goodman.—22-3t WANTED TO BUY—Used living room suit in good condition. Ap ply* Furniture.—2o-3t WANTED—WiII buy your Keifer pears; top price; any quantity. E. J. Eldridge.—22-2t WANTED—Ford roadster BODY; must be in good condition. Phone Americus Tee Cream and Creamery i C0.—20-4t I I LOST AND FOUND i LIKE GRAPES! Drink Mi-Grape ini bottles.—l3-26t FOUND. A cool place in Ameri cus at Rylander theater “Where Ocean Breezes Blow.”—30-tf. LOST—Spare tire, 33x5, between Albany and Americus. Reward if returned to H. Olcott, 404 Lamar St.—22-3t erintendency by quite a the teachers. Charles G. Waif nominated to succeed Mr Herri his nomination to be confirmed the fourth Quarterly meeting The following assistant sun ei tendents were elected: Sune> tendent of the adult departme J. b. Stewart, superintendent of 1 elementary department, Mrs 0 Hill, superintendent of the' cm roll division, Miss Evelyn Stew superintennt of the home d r . M ment, Mrs. J. H. Statham, supe tendent of absentees, C. A. Py e MEXICO MINUfT MANY MILLIOF MEXICO, CITY, Sept. 2” T sum of 23,000,000 pesos appears red ink on- the government’s bool says a statement by the treasu department, and is composed of collected sums due for customs a> other federal duties. The <len t > ment announces that a progran' reforms is being studied, both / the object of collecting what 1- overdue and preventing future ‘l accounts. The Old Standard Remedy for Chills and Malaria Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic 60c. MISCELLANEOUS AMERICUS BUSINESS' COLLEGE Fall term opens Sept. Ist, Miss Lillian Braswell, Prop. Personal in structors. Bookkeeping, Shorthand Typewriting, English, Spelling, Mathematics, Commercial Law, Penmanship. Positions guaran teed. Phone 117, P. O. Box 254. —8(s) COLORED PEOPLE MAKE big money selling improved S'ta Strate. Wonderful new scientific discovery, straightens hair without hot combs, keeps hair BEAUTIFUI BLACK. Try it and convince your sefl . Price SI.OO. Pay postman when he brings bottle with agency proposition. Order now. Sta- Strate Corporation, Atlanta, Ga. —l9 (s) FARM LOAN MONEY Plenty at 'cheap interest rate and on easy terms. W. W. Dykes. 9-ts MRS WILLIAM B. PICKETT, teacher of Expression. 118 Brannen avenue.—l9-6t LOOK HOUSEKEEPERS Just in today, nice, tender Roasting Ears, Yellow-neck Squash and Fresh Eggplant. Bragg’s Market. —22-2 t FOR RENT FOR RENT—Small 5-rom residence Forrest street. See George M. Bragg.—2-ts. FOR RENT Three rooms with private bath to couple. Phone 479.—15-6 t FOR RENT—Five-room house with garage, on Mayo street. Phone 734.—22-3 t FOR RENT—4-rooms, furnished of unfurnished. Mrs. R. M. An drews, phone 720—17-6 t FOR RENT—Furnished or unf'jj nished 4-room apartment wB private bath and porch; first flooh 320 So. Lee street, or phone 7t>“. —lO FOR RENT—Bungalow on Bran non avenue. See Will Dudley Phone 319.—18-ts. FOR RENT—House on Le) streef close in. Mrs. R. E. Caro —lO APARTMENT FOR RENT— large rooms and kitchenette private bath. Possession N‘ ,Vl ' m “ ■ first. H. C. Davis, phone 763. . 22ewi
