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page m« THI ItSDAV, OCTOBER i«, 1913 THE mMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER. SOCIETY NEWS : « fi + + + ■*■■*■■*■■*■ + ■*■ + + *■+1 low,, chrysanthemums and cosmos be- , IIO.HE POEMS.—SO. 11. ♦ ,n S the floral decorations used. Hal- lowe ’ e " Ideas predominated among the Uke unto t radiant rose was she. The' un,(,ue decorations fashioned so taste- rose revealed its history gyerery token sure: Progeniture se lected with a care gjpert and more; the soil from which it grew, the mystery changing elements which feed the foliage and the flower fair; B sunshine and the warmth which lured each bud to burst o a glad expression of the Beauti ful and Pure—one read ^11 this writ on the petals of the queenly rose, whose regal head poised with a grace which said in .to eemly way, “I am the first." s o She was. Her presence proved a radiance and a fragrance, seen every motion, manner—heard in ev ery tone—the “Queen." Selected and select were her forbears for generations back; Environment the best was the pure air in which she grew ro lovely womanhood; of tenderest, isest care there was no lack nail her cultivation; until now, per fect and beautiful, one knew her the ideal one of all the race- in heart and in mind and all The indefinable rich elements which go to make the acme feminine. ITiat social soli, I asked, what atmos phere of travel far and wide, hat scientific process, scret and oc cult, what cultivation fine, h.t school of rare attainment mould ed her with loving rride— The rarest product of the system? Or what chance of fate reed her perfect by some fortuitous, what miracles can give fully by the charming mother of Mas ter Harris, and tiny baskets woven of Nile rushes and filled with bon bons were the favors presented each guest An ice course, cake and fruits wero served during the afternoon The guest-list was limited to neigh borhood playmates of Master Harris, including only Master Clarence Ames, Master Clarence Lowrey, Master Clay ton Easterlin, Master Gordon Jacobs and Master John Wagnon, Jr. No girls were bidden, the occasion being strictly a ‘‘stag’’ affair. MISS GORDON HOSTESS TO RECREATION CLUB MEMBERS. Tuesday afternoon at her cozy home on Brannon avenue, Miss Julia Gordon welcomed members of the Recreation club, who entered with unusual inter est into the game played. Mis. W. F. Seig, who made “top” was rewarded with a dainty crop" de chine hand kerchief, the pTetty prize being much admired by the guests attending. Refreshments served consisted of a simple salad course, those seated be- irg Mrs. E. J. Sheahan, Mrs. Charles Culpepper, Mrs. E. J. Tyson, Mrs. Ver non Shipley, Mrs. Ned Sawyer, Mrs. Tyson, Mrs. Charles Bostwick, Mrs. Lee Fetner, Mrs .L. F. Mabry, Mrs. Walter Whidden. Mrs. A. B. How- rd, Mrs. W. F. Seig, Miss Eugenia Sheahan, Miss Mary Alice Lingo. ROYAL mum powder Absolutely Pure No Alum—No Phosphate smnin GIMP MS FIHE LETTER OF THANKS LEE STREET CIRCLE WITH MRS. ALLEN. The Lee Street Circle of the First Methodist church is meeting this af ternoon with Mrs. H. E. Allen, at her home on Lee street. The occasions are always of interest and pleas- 'o woman such a charm, such beauty. J ure> and especially so at this hospi- goodness, true-ness consum- j ta bj^ home, mate? * * * ■he answer is in this: Her HOME; was where she learned to LIVE. j MARRIAGE OF MISS —-D. G. Bickers. HORNE AND MR. MORGAN. * • * I A pretty event of Wednesday morn ing was the marriage of Miss JttlU May Horne and Mr. Willis Morgan, at | the country home of the bride's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. S. Horne, in the Twenty-eighth district. Miss Mat- tie Lou Horne, a sister of the bride, v.as maid of honor, and Mr. Gordon Morgan, of Waycross, a brother of the groom, was best man. The pretty home at Groveton Farm was attractive in its decorations for tre occasion, anfr many friends of the sung couple attended the nuptials. The LaFayette McLaws Camp, No. i*D6, United Confederate Veterans, of Savannah, have sent the following let ter to the organizations named, ex pressing thanks for the entertainment af the state reunion here In August: The Sumter County Camp, U. C. V., S. Cutts Camp, S. C. V., The U. D. C. Camp and Children, Chamber of Commerce, City Council and Citizens, Americus, Ga. Gentlemen: At the regular monthly meeting of LaFayette McLaws camp, U. C. V., held 17th inst., by a unanimous vote, I am directed to transmit to you this evidence of the sincere thanks of La Fayette McLaws Camp, U. C. V., for the excellent, open-hearted and lib era! entertainment furnished the Vet er ang upon the occasion of the conven- ti >n in your city, August 24th and 25th We remember with great pleasure the fellowship and unity and all social fea tures extended by the citizens and vis itors in the city, and will always gard this as one of the best aqd most enjoyable meetings in our existence. Again thanking you all for the great pleasure afforded us. We shall ever hold you in kindest remembrance. Very truly yours, W. N. ARNOLD, Commander. L. L. CARSWELL, Sr., Adjt. IN MEMORY OF LITTLE BARE J. W* MARTIN PASSED AWAY AFTER ILLNESS OF TWO WEEKS’ CLUB'S HERE ON OCT. 28 The boys and girls of the four clubs in Sumter county will hold their ex hibits here Saturday. October 28th, in the Croxton building on Cotton ave nue. This is the announcement of Demonstrator J. G. Oliver and Miss Ellen Brooks, supervisor of the home extension work in the county. Details and plans of the exhibits have already been carried in the Times-Recorder. Tiie clubs to exhibit are Canning club; Corn club; Four- Crop club; Poultry club and club. This is the annual feature of these organizations and the public Ij cordially invited to visit the scene of the exhibitions on Cotton avenue. L. M. Deas, district sales manager of Libby, McNeill & Libby, is Americus today. ladles’ Suits lit $12.50, $15.00 and $20.00. Special tallies at Ansley s. George H. Upchurch, of Columbus, traveling salesman for the Underwood Typewriter Co., is registered at the Windsor Hotel. Attend Pearl man's Monk and Coat- Suit Sale Saturday, Oct. 2Nth. S. J. Hunt and B. I). Hunt, of Green ville, S. C., are business visitors to Americus today. New Coats $10.00 to $25.00. Ansley's ALABAMA SUPREME COURT FAVORS PEACE LEAGUE L\Y FRIENDS GUESTS OF IRS. j AMES FERGUSON. Mrs. James Ferguson entertained 'uesday afternoon at bridge, receiv- le at her apartments in the beautiful ldrldge home on Lee street. Pretty ut flowers were used to decorate the Ting room where the tables were ilaced, and the playing was most killful. The players were Mrs. Charles M. council. Mrs. I. J. Kalmon, Mrs. Eu- Mrs. J. Hooks, Mrs^ John The ceremon y wa s performed by Rev. R. L. Bivins, pastor of the Furlow Lawn Baptist church of Americus. Mrs. Morgan is a very stylish and Scott, Miss Ruth Brown, Miss Mu/ | attractlve young woman, and hosts o: la Davanport. Miss Louise Wlllltonl. fr) „ dg JoIn heartiest COWratmU-1 lhM ^ Miss Lula Matthews, and (tiong Mr. Morgan is a to Mattie Sargent. | Joung Amer | cug ma n, and during At the conclusion of the spirited , mm)ber of yeara has hold a responsl- 16 refreshments, including a salad He pogitjon as cas hicr with the' Sea- board railway here, ouncil. Mrs. Sam Clegg, Mrs. Walter ynard, Mrs. Glenn Hooks, Mrs. D. Hrinson, Mrs. L. F. Grubbs, Mrs. sandwiches and coffee were >rved. HARRIS, III„ HOST "Vim \(i KH1ENDX. A delightful young folks party ten- i Tuesday afternoon was that ar- by Master James W. Har- . the scene of the festivities the attractive Harris bungalow Horne street. The young guests ** asked to call in honor of the Me host's sixth birthday and the us- d childish games were played by l08 e attending. A feature of more than ordinary in- fest to the guests was the birthday with its pretty decoration of Shted tapers, one for each year of e delightful host, the whole being *anged with a color scheme of ysl- SCARCITY OK WHITE PAPER MANIFESTS ITSELF IN ATLANTA ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 21.—In most of the restaurants of Atlanta one finds a plain sheet of typewriter paper in place of the more or less elaborate menu cards of former days before white paper became so scarce. High cost of paper has become an item of importance in the conduct of every business, and a most serious item Jn the newspaper business, and the hotels and restaurants are feeling it, along with others. One must now be a bona fide guest use the stationery of an Atlanta hotel, and must get it from the clerk. On Friday, Oct. 13, 1916, after two weeks of extreme illness little J. W., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Martin, passed peacefully away. For nearly six months he was sent as a heavenly blessing to their home, and when the Christ who said "Suffer little children to come unto me,” sent His death angel for his precious soul, this home w'as devastated by the storm of sorroy that can only be changed into joy by the grace of the Lord. His little feet were unfit for the rough path, and whatever pain earth might have held, but now all is well, for he is in the loving care of the Good Shepherd. We have seen a beautiful flower fade and then shat ter leaving behind its fragrance and memory of its beauty: such was the go- W.—he slowly known j ,aded ivwa y» l *‘en vanished, though all Icving and tender care and the best medical skill were exercised to save him. God gave and God took him to heaven, where he has gone to earn the tong and service of the white-robed angel throng and prepare a sweeter welcome for mamma, papa and loved ones, all as they, like him, must cross over the river. Beautiful and impressive words were spoken by Rev. Bivins, and loving hands tenderly laid him to rest In the city of the dead at Hebron church, Two little eyes are closed in death, Two little hands are folded under the sod; One little heart has ceased to beat, One little soul is with God. MONTGOMERY, Ala., Oct/ 23—The entire bench of the Supreme court of Alabama is in favor of the League Enforce Peace, of which ex-P^esident Taft is head, all of the judges having become members of the league, accord ing to an announcement made here by its secretar, John Tilley. Mr. Tilley is conducting a campaign for member ship throughout the state. A number of editors have joined the league. The League to Enforce Peace is be ing organized in all the states to pro mote the idea of a league of the great powders, who, with a view to avoiding fture wars shall agree to an enforced submission of all international dis putes to a regularly constituted in ternational high court of justice, or to an international council of concilia tion. The League’s program, however, c.oes not provide for an enforcement of the court’s decrees. Nations are tc be left free to fight out their disputes flnall, after arbitration has been tried. SAND COMING IN FOB USE IN CENTRAL IMPROVEMENTS Farewell, little darling, We must say our last farewell; Till we meet thee over the river, And happy there we will dwell. ONE WHO LOVED HIM. There has been unloaded on a siding at the Central of Georgia railway sta tion a quantity of white Band and white brick, to be used in re-modeling the passenger depot. The modern new turn-table to be installed here has also arrived and is parked on two cam near the gas plant of the Americus Public Utilities Co. The turntable, when placed in po sition will accommodate the largest and heaviest locomotives operated on the Central railroad, and the smaller one, located opposite the pasenger sta tion will be removed elsewhere, the new turn-table being located near Plum street crossing farther removed from the passenger depot and thus lessening the danger of accidents persons not in the railway service. , L. Thomas, of Columbus, repre senting Ballard & Ballard, is a well known flour salesman in Americus yesterday. 200 CoatNiiJtN, regular price $15,041, ut $I>1* cacli. Pearl man's. J. B. Duskin. representing the Cud ahy Packing Co., was a visitor in the city today. Men's Suits, special values, $15.01 and $20.04). Ansley’s. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bryan, of Chi cago, left Tuesday night for Jack sonville and other points in Florida, after spending several days in Amert- cus. . .250 Ladles* Misses Coats from $2.IS up. and SPECIAL CUT PRICES FOR THIS WEEK, AT SAM HOFFMAN’S 107 Cotton Avenue In Front of Buchannan’s Hardware Amoskeag staple ginghams, at 4 Good dre?s ginghams, at 11 Amo:,keag all wool serge, at — per yard OvK, Ready-to-Wear Greatly Reduced Men’s and Boys Clothing at Cut Prices COME AND BE CO WINCED SAM HOFFMAN 107 Cotton Ave. Amercus, Ga. In Front of Buchannan’s Hardware Mr. and Mrs. J. Eugene Kemp an nounce the birth of a son, Thomas Faulton Kemp, at their home on Col lege street Men's Hulls, special values, $ 15.00 and $20.04). Anslej’s. Mrs. E. C. McKellar, who has been visiting the family of Mr. Britton Brannon avenue, will spend the week- i'hlldren'N c.nd on the farm, looking after matters A. H. Kltchin, of Cornelia. Ga., is in the city for several days on business. New Shirts and Underwear. Ansley’s. G. T. Jones is a well known trav eling salesman from Atlanta calling on local merchants. of business there. The most houiitlful Dress Skirts ever shown; worth $7.04) and $*UM) each, at $3.9S. Pearlman’s. II. G. Turner, of Columbus, is the city today. More new Silks and Dress Goods and Dress Trimmings at Ansley’s. W. B. Coleman and Thomas C. Hunt, of Atlanta, were atomobile salesmen in Americus yesterday. A large line of Ladles’, Misses and Children’s Sweaters at old-time prices. Pearl man's. Enunett Shaw is a well known visi tor from Fort Gaines, in the city to day. Ladies* Suits at $12.50, $15.00 u $20.4)4). Special values at Ansley’s. A magnificent line of Ladles' Waists and Middles. Pearlman’s. Miss Claire Everett leaves today for a visit to Thomasville and Florida points. New Shirts and Underwear. Ansley’s. Will Green Turpin is in Kentucky on Lusiness. L. W. Mims, of Lee county, Is visit ing relatives in the city. More new Silks and Dress Goods and Dress Trimmings at Ansley’s. Sam Gatewood lias returned h from a short business trip to Grange Ellaville FORMER SUMTER RESIDENT HERE FROM TEXAS ON VISIT W. Giddings, formerly of Sumter county, but now of Houston, Texas, is in the city, the guest of his brother, Chaa. I. Giddings. Mr. Giddings’ last trip to Americus was three years ago. tie will be here some time this time \nd meet his old friends again. ELLAVILLE, Ga., Oct. 25.—When the friends of Mrs. Z. T. Mott were ap prised of her death on last Friday morning their hearts were made sad and they were grieved to know that another Mother in Israel had fallen. We have great hopes of the future. Mrs. Mott has been ill for more than a Rumor has it that at least one big cir-j year. She bore her sickness with tus is headed this way, and we may . Christian fortitude and while wo real- yet get to see the elephant. Lace Curtains and Curtain Scrim at half price. Pearlman’s. J. L. Walker is among the Macon traveling inen in Americus looking for business. New Coats $10.00 to $25.00. Ansley’s circus in Columbus Saturday night. Messrs. Rogers Williams and Clyde Hill made a business trip to Manches ter and Talbotton the past week. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Collins were in Talbotton last Sunday. Mrs. J. T. Collins left a few days ago for Moultrie, where she has gone for a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Will Duprleat. Mrs. B. T. Ranely and young son, Boyce Tucker, are the guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Sears. Miss Reine Wiggins, of Boston. d3- liglited her friends here with a »ho~t visit the past week. Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Jordan, Mrs. H. F. Dixon, Mrs. R. E. Hill and little Miss Marguerite Hill formed a pleas ant party attending the fair In Butler the past week. Mrs. Bob Battle and children and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lumpkin were in Americus Friday. Rev. and Mrs. C. D. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Ike Hart and Mrs. M. D. Herring attended the association at Preston the past week. Mrs. W. H. Collins has returned home from Birmingham, where she was delightfully entertained as the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Lumpkin. Mr. R. E. L. Eason left Sunday for Hot Springs, Ark., to spend severnl weeks. Dr. J. S. Lightner and sons. Lyn wood and Hansell, visited Ideal Sun day. Mr. Albert Parks and family, )t Ideal, were recent visitors to our city. Mrs. Tom Tondee left Tuesday for Los Angeles, California, where she goes for a visit to her son, Mr. Will Tondee. Messrs. Nlckolls and Brown, of Bos ton, made a business trip to our city the past week. STORM DOES IMMENSE DAMAGE ON LAKE ERIE Edward J. Kramer, of Chicago, is registered at the Windsor Hotel. If In .iced of Shoes, Clothing, Gent**’ Furnishings or Millinery, rail at Pearl man’s. FOR SALE — Secoi d-hand piano; splendid make; good condition. W’ritc ’ Piano,'* care Times-Recorder. 26-lt >©* COAT SUITS Just received new shipment from New York. Latest styles and at reasonable prices $12.30 to $13 Hamilton’s Old Stand, Lamar St. ize that she is relieved of her suffer ing, still we miss her. Her funeral v.as conducted Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the family residence. Rev. C. D. Carter officiating, and the interment being in the cemetery hero. The beautiful floral offerings were but a slight token of the high esteem in which she was held by this commun ity. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Glenn Thompson, >f Bonifay, Fla.; several step-children, two brothers, Messrs. A. A. and Rob ert Arrington, and three sisters, Mrs. C. L. Peacock. Mrs. Derisd, of Leslie, »r.rl Miss Alice Arrington. To the be reaved ones, we extend tenderest sym pathy After having spent quite a while In ' day. cur city, Mr. ar.d Mrs. J. D. Hardin j and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hardin left yesterday for Macon, where the Messrs. Hardin have taken a contract to bore an artesian well. A number of Ellaville citizens at- CLEVELAND, O., Oct. 23.—Four steamers were wrecked and gfty lives rlced during Friday night's storm on Lake Erie, according to reports re ceived here today. The loss of the steamer Merida, which had a crew of twenty-three on board is conceded by the owners. FIFTY KILLED IN REAR-END COLLISION AT RAMOS ARUSPR LAREDO, Tex., Oct. 23.—Fifty per sons were killed and many others in jured in a rear-end collision between a freight and a passenger train near Kamos Aruspe, Mexico, last Fi iday, ac cording to reports reaching Laredo ».o- I. SMITH PASSES THROUGH TO FARM J. B. Smith, sentenced to two years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to embezzlement brought about when he was tax collector of Schley ccunty, passed through Americus Mon- (icy en route to the State Fi rm at Mil- ledgeville, accompanied by Officer John tended the circus in Albany and Col umbus. Some of those going to Al bany were Col. C. K. McCrory, Nolan Strange, Grady Murray and Cliff John son. Miss Mary Lightner, of Ideal, vlB-jseaj. Itcd relatives in our enroute from a j Primitive Baptist Association at Sas- TWO NEGROES HELD ON !«er. TOW STEALING CHARGE Mrs. J. H. Holloway has returned from Atlanta, where she went for, George Williams and Ben Lewis, two medical treatment. | negroes, were arrested this morning Mrs. Chsrlic Chambliss and daugh-j on a c harge of cow stealing. It is sail ter, Mrs. Tullis, of Americus, attended^ that the charges effect a case of bring- the funeral of Mrs. J. T. Mott Satur-, | t g a cow f rotJ gchley county this day | morning. Mrs. Henry Derlseau and son. of j Leslie, attended Mrs. Mott’s funernl, when Johnnie Spencer, of the Ma- Saturday. i (on Telegraph, gathers himself to* Mr. Tom Tondee was in Opelika Tuesday. Mr. H. J. Williams and Mr ( gcther on Editor’s Day at the StaM Cleve ** be * or ths Burt, of Lacrosse, went up to see the shows to suspend.