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PAGE TWO DEATH CLAIMS I ISAIAH WHITE Funeral Services for Aged Sum ter Resident Held This Afternoon Isaiah. F. White, 74 y •ar> <>f age, died Tuesday morning at .10:30 o’clock at his residence on the Ella ville road, after an illness of sev eral months. Mr. White was born in Mad,-on county at Danielsville, and was among the most prominent citizens of that community. fie moved to Sumter county about live years ago, and during his residence in this county had made many friend throughout this section. He was a prominent farmer of Sumter county and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. George White; three daughters, Mis. R. E. Glenn, Mrs. C. J. Meadow, and Miss Fannie Sue White;, four sons, S. I’., Paul, Charlie, anil I. F. White, Jr., who all reside on Ellaville road; two brothers, B. N. White and .1. B. White, of Danielsville. The funeral services were held this afternoon from the late resi dence at three o'clock, Rev. 11. H. Heisler, pastor of the Ellaville Methodist church, officiating. In terment was in the Ellaville ceme tery. ONE KILLED, 1 INJURED ABOARD OKLAHOMA WASHINGTON'. August 26. One man was killed and another in jur d during turret drill on board the Batleship Oklahoma. bound from New Zealand to Samoa. Nairn s of the men were not men tioned in the brief report of the accident received today by the navy department. ( U. S. BUDGET BEING STUDIED BY NAVY WASHINGTON, August 26. Budget pairing and its possible re quirement as to its curtailed pro gram is engaging the study of nav al heads as well as the war depart ment. Acting at the request of the budget bureau to reduce its program for the fiscal year 1927, the. navy department has slashed Its original estimates by more than $40,000,000. A. L. AUXILIARY OF RICHLAND WINS CUP Lit.HI.AND. Aug. 26. At the American Legion Convention held in Rome, Ga.. recently, the Rich land unit of the Morton-Richard son Post No. 128 won the silver loving cup offered to the unit se curing the most members during’ the past twelve months. This Post also sent in one of the most complete historical records ami is a strong competitor for that lov ing cup, yet to be decided. While Richland is a small city it has one of the most active Auxiliaries in teh State. PHANTOM BANDIT LAYS DOWNFALL ON FRIENDS DAYTON, Ohio, August 26. Fred G. Nicol, manufacturer :nd confessed "phantom" bandit, who held up the North Dayton branch of the Dayton Savings and Trust com pany two weeks ago and obtained $21,000, said his friends were par tially responsible for his downfall. "Friends—there are no such RYLANDER THURSDAY AND FRIDAY ‘THE CRIMSON RUNNER’ with Priscilla Dean, Mitchell Lewis, Taylor Homes A fiery blood-red tale of a dar ing female Robin Hood. Galloping Hoofs * and Pathe News wfihd® if Jir-/JU V Today “If 1 Marry Again’’ Ford Builds Largest Electric Engine ' • * '. - " 1 —:-i ■» •r-■ 7 A 'v i-. * 1.. • Y > « WSSssL A STORY WITHOUT WORDS E) p ■ ■ *- r ■ I • . .1 * ’ . «• 'rtfrga&gsajgtafe - ■ ' • •t > * - ' ’ •" - % - .. w fl . ■ V. vs. *•-. - i i things as friends," he said. “If I| had had any friends to help me out j of my financial dilemma 1 would not 1 be in trouble today.” Ho said he was facing ruin from lack of mon ey, found no one to help hint and before he knew’ it, conceived the idea of robbing the bank. $60,000 IS NEW WORLD RECORD PRICE FOR BULL —. BI'ENOS AIRES, August 26. What cattle men say is a world] record., price for a short horn bull | was paid at the annual cattle show, yesterday. A prize winning short horn bull named Faithful was; knocked down for $60,000 to Bar-1 tolome Ginocchio. It is estimated htat the previous] high mark paid for a bull was 10,-1 500 pounds in England, whereas 19001 9 2 5 ' IF-7' -7 - ' * of Quality 25 Years of Firestone Service to Highway Transportation 25 years of anticipating the This Firestone record could requirements of motorists— only have been made through making manufacturing pro- furnishing the public with cesses more certain —produc- outstanding values and is, ing a higher standard of consequently, your assur quality—2s years ofunswerv- ance of quality and lowest ingadherence to the Firestone prices, pledge,“Most Miles per Dol lar”—summarizes Firestone’s If you would like to know record of service to car owners. more of this wonderful record, „. x , ask your Firestone dealer to Firestone factories have send an il]ustrated folder . grown from a small bunding approximately 75 x 150 feet With today's high cost of to mammoth plants having crude rubber and other raw floor area of over 60 acres— materials, Firestone's oppor fromacapitalofsso.oootoover tunity to serve the public was $50,000,000 —from an annual never better, due to its great sales volume of SIOO,OOO to volume and special advanta over $100,000,000 —all in the ges in buying, manufacturing short period of 25 years. and distribution. I Americus Steam Vulcanizing Company I AMERICANS SHOULD PRODUCE THEIR OWN RUBBE R.. . . | Faithful fetched the equivalent of ! 12,000 pounds. Foreign judges at the cattle show said that Faithful was the • finest specimen they had ever seen. The bull’s father some time ago bruoght $44,000. PERSONAL Mrs. (’lay Bell and children, Bes i sie and Walter motored to Richland i Tuesday, accompanied by Mrs. I Barlett, and two sons, Marcus and | Alfred, who have been guests of i Mrs. Bell at her home on Church j street for the past week. Little Miss I’cnelope Tullis and ] Jerry Tullis, of Valdosta, are visit , mg their grandmother, Mrs. W. .11. I Tullis, at her home on West Church s street. > r THE AMERICUS TIMES RECORDER i SWEDES BENEFIT F ROM CO-OPERATIVE BUYING STOCKHOLM— (Bv A. Pi—The I ■ daily wants of two-thirds of Swed en's population are now supplied ' through cooperative organizations, according to a recently completed investigation by the government Board of Social Inquiry. To the Consumers Cooperative Society no fewer than 243,541 persons belongs, or 17 per cent of the entire popula tion. but as each member repre sents a family, the total number of profit sharing customers is easily four timeA that figure. Two-third’ of the membership is made up <>f wane earners and the rest of small farmers, artisans and minor offi cials. The net profits for last year wire $370,329 of which 15 per cent vyas added to the capital reserve. In 1909 the membership was but 65,- 500 and the number of branches has grown in 15 years from 376 to 880. —————————— 1 Ford Announces I m proved Line Os Body Types Changes Are Most Pronounced —Bodies Longer, Lower and All Steel Body changes and chassis refine ments more pronounced than any made since the adoption of the model T chassis were announced here todqy by the Ford Motor Com pany. There wil be no advance In price, it also was stated. Outstanding features of the im i provements in both open and en- I closed types are lower, all-steel I bodies on a lowered chassis, com ' plete new design in most body ) types, a change from black to col j or in closed cars; larger, lower fen | ders, newly designed seats and ■ larger, more powerful brakes. , Longer lines, effected through higher radiator and redesigned cowl and boilies are apparent in all the improved Ford cars, but are espe- i cially pronounced in the open types. I Wide crown fenders hung close to I the wheels contribute to the gener- I al elect of lowness and smartness. While Runabout and Touring Car j remain in black, the closed bodies | are finished in harmonic color | schemes, enhanced by’ nickej radia tors. The Coupe and Tudor bodies An electric locomotive of record breaking dimensions and new de sign has been built in the Ford shop to hnul freight trains on the D T. & 1., the Ford railroad. Tin huge engine is 117 feet long am each axle is driven by a separat motor. Its maximum speed is 3. miles an hour and so great is it power that it will pull a train a n.ili and a half long. are finished in deep channel greet while the Fordor is rich Windsili Maroon. Greater comfort is provided fol driver and passengers in both oper and closed cars by larger compart ments, more deeply cushioned seats and greater leg room. Many new conveniences are also incorporated in the improved ears. In tlie Runabout, Touring Car. Coupe and Tudor, the gasoline tank t'.'l Don’t Give Baby Harsh Laxative In Hot Weather Mother, be careful of the laxative you give Baby, especially in hot weather. Laxatives that may b f > .ill right for older children are frequent ly too drastic for delicate little in testines of babies. Don’t experiment’ Dr. Moffett’s Teethina is especially prescribed for babies. It is a brfrby doctor’s pre scription, designed to gently regulate the little liver and bowels, correct sour, gassy, acid stomach, aid diges tion and help Nature send-purer and healthier blood coursing through rosy cheeks. Like millions of moth ers you, too, will realize its priceless value when Eaby is well and playful again. Price, 30c per package, at all druggists. FR PP ! SEND FOR USEFUL *- Booklet About Babies C. J. MOFFETT CO., COLUMBUS, GA TEETHINA Budds Better Babies «*■. ?| Sturdy W Wardrobes I fIssKWH for School Opening ! fl gw?. .. ” M The most rigorous treatment M.|\ ' can’t feaze these Trunks. They SH,d l| T are to stan d strain and to 810 stand ifc while keeping the well- BijliW EtWm Mills fashioned appearance that means BW ' much in establishing your stand- ing in strange places. ■ •■s*ll ’ HET-. t )ou ' ;> l e reinforcement at the corners and < \HL seams ’ special compartment arrangement / W ' t^*ey assure safety for your clothes and value / -ITO f° r y° ur investment. IMi a H Miry I * Ssl ' \ ■; \ E® Grips,. gladstones, overnights and all other * \ luggage of finest leather and strong con- j i,i ' struction. gB 1 x-'FcOffl the PRICE WILL PLEASE YOU ■J® ■ ii'S ' nA 1 ®Wi CHIIRCHWELLS "ft THSs- MB ■\ -f 4%£SB Lamar St. Americus, Ga. f V-'WII sVv • ’ WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 26. 1925 : d effect of lowness and smartness, in ingeniously located filler cap :om>'’etely hiden from sight by a ■over similar in appearance to a owl ventilator. One-piece wind hield and tiarow>d pillars in the ludor and Coupe offer the driver neatly increased visibility and im >roved ventilation. Driving comfort is materially in •reased by lower seats, scientifi ally improved back rests and low red steering wheel. Brake and lutch pedals are wider and more ,'onventiently spaced. Fn”r doors are now provided >n CHEAP MONEY TO LEND we always have money to lend on farm lands at lowest rates and best terms, and you will always save money by seeing us. We give the borrower the privilege of making payments on tlsa principal at any interest period, stopping interest on such payment. We also make loans on choice city property. Write or see R. C. Ellis, President, or G. C. Webb, Vice Presi dent, in charge of the Home Office, Americus, Georgia- Empire Loan & Trust Company Americus, Georgia SHEET MUSIC ! New Feist Folio No. 9, just out; also just received a large shipment of the latest songs. THOS. L. BELL, Inc. See Our Window Display Andrew College FOR YOUNG LADIES F. G. BRANCH. Pres. CUTHBERT, GA. Fully Accredited by Church, State and American Association Courses begin with tenth grade of high school and extend through second year of collage, and all work done is fully recognized by the educational authorities. THE specials offere dare Piano, Pipe Organ, Voice, Violin, Art, Expression and Home Economics. GRADUA TES of Andrew receive High School Normal F rofessionai License. - C STUDENT S receive the personal touch of the teachers and carefully shielded and protected from evil influences. V EARLY cost $396.00. Registration fee $5.00. Only a few vacancies left. Dormitories Open September 14, 1925 the Touring Car anil twn on tyir Runabout, permitting the driver t 0 take his place from the left side of the car. Curtains, held secure by rods, open with the doors. Most important in the mechanical changes are the improved brake?. The transmission brake drum and 1 bands have been considerably in j creased in size, which gives the foot i brake softer and more positive ac tion as wel as longer life. The rear I ! wheel brake drums are larger and ■ I the brake of self energizing typo I Cord tires are now standar 1 i i equipment on all Ford
