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WEEKLY
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FORTY-SEVENTH YEAR.—NO. 13.
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All The Home News
Truthfully And
Fairly Told
AMERICUS, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1920.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
U S. LIFTS CONTROL OF COAL PRICES
Blind Hope Lea^Crippled and Suffering to
Brother Isaiah> Who Claims Power to He
Heal
BOY, RESCUING
BABY, IS STRUCK
INCREASE IN
BERTH RATES—
YES, PULLMAN
Leslie Lad Near Death
When Hit By Pastor’s
Auto
LESLIE, March 22.—The 9-year-
old son of Joe Bolton, Leslie mer
chant, was seriously injured Sunday
afternoon at 2 o’clock as he was try-
inpr to rescue his baby cousin from In
front of an on-coming automobile
driven by Rev. C. S. Durden, pastor
of the Leslie Baptist church.
The accident occurred in front of
the home of Edgar Bolton, brother of
Joe Bolton one mile from Leslie. The
baby was in the road when the ap-
6 roach of the car was noted. The
oy’s father called to him to grab
the child out of the road, which he
attempted to do. The car struck him
and inflicted a bad wound in his
head. It is feared his skull is frac
tured.
Mr. Durden, who was deeply af
fected by the accident, said that he
was so intently watching for the safe-
S of the baby that he did not see
e boy run from the side of the road.
The boy was taken into the house
and later to his home in Leslie, after
a physician had been summoned.
WASHINGTON, Mar. 23-
Permission has been granted
the Pullman Company by the
Interstate Commerce commis-
lion to file tariffs increasing
OPENSWAYFOR
i RAISE TO MEET
MINERS’AWARD
berth rates approximately
per cent.
20 i
ELLAVILLE
SOCIAL LIFE
CHAUTAUQUA AT
LESLIE CLOSES
Public Must Pay 200
Millions More For
Fuel
‘Americanization’ Key
note Of Programs—
Next Year Arranged
LESLIE, (larch 23.—The people
of Leslie and the surrounding coun
try have enjoyed having for the see
ond season the Rndcliffc Chautauqua,
which was held here March 19-20-
WASHINGTON, March 23.—Pres
ident Wilson today withdrew the gov
ernment control of the price of bi
tuminous coal so that the 27 per cent
v wage advance for the miners, recom
mended by the majority of the coat
strike settlement commission, may be
absorbed ih the price the consumer
pays after April 1.
The
Upper Left—"Brother Isaiah. 1
Upper Right—Mother bringing
crippled girl to the "healer.”
Center—Typical crowd at one of
•he "Isaiah" meetings.
Below—"Brother Isaiah" endeav
oring to cure crippled girl by "laying
on of haqds."
N. E. As Staff Special.
, NEW ORLEANS, March 22.—The
lanu-, the halt and the blind are beat
ing a track to tho door of "Brother
Baiah,” who cures, he claims, by
the laying on of hands,
"Brother Isaiah” was christened
John Cudney. He is 75. He has
b' i-n variously Missippi river derelict,
prddler of kindling wood and watch
man on a government dredge.
he lives with an aged siste. in
a housobout and day after day and
;>r into each night prays with the
sick ami atilicted who come for his
Many testify to his power to cure
UN faith. Others scoff. His follow-
yers emphasise his'refusal to accept
• Of gifts.
When Cudney left the dredge he
walked about the water front aiding
jhe infirm he mot. His fame spread!
Bow it is not uncommon for thous
ands to stand oh the river bank
watching him at his “miracles.”
At first only the poor and illiterate
<=»me. Now, blind hopo leads white
and black, poverty-stricken ond
wealthy come to him for aid. Once
waved 23 hours and had to turn
RIVAL
Brother Isaiah’s" Usd to fame
conies on the heels of a four of
America^hy James Moors Hick-
•on, loyman of the Church -%f
England. He claims to , have
n«eled many invalids, among them
* 'oo-yner-old Dallas (Ten.) girl
unable to walk for four yean.
*" a / '“PPHeanta to obtain rest -and
nivhl ■- P?r ed with them all that
in the . a win until 6 o’clock
■n the morning.
55»Sftt»4a. , saar “
tied Lund
«me back when he'aaid he had f
i» some cases because of the ■
plicant's lack of faith.”
Others attested to complete cures;
friends and relatives backed them up.
One is Mrs. Emilia Letarovicn, who
for seven years hail been an invalid.
She walked away from the healer’s
boat crying that she was cured.
Careful checking of "cures”
"benefits" reveals that the Miracle
Man has had little success in relicv-
ing those affected by organic disease.
But he has cured or benefited those
who* ailments might be duo largely
to imagination, shock or mental con
dition. „ , , .
Friends of Mrs. Alex Pujol, wife of
the deputy commissioner of public
works, who csuld scarcely walk or
move her fingers because of rheuma
tism, says that she can now wnlk
across the room and use her hands
mare freely than she has in years.
“This is the power of the living
God,” "Brother Isaiah” tells his
crowds, "I lay my hands on and Ufa
takes place in the flesh of sickness.
It is the spirit of the Lord that makes
them well. None is cured save he
who has faith in the Lord and His
works. Those I have healed are
healed by
’ faith.”
glad
school those pupils who are returning
------- -=--- havng had fla^Those
who have Returned are Marguerite
and Alex Bouse, Raymond and James
able to re-
Aycock. Others
turn in a few days.
All the flu patients are improving,
and we hope to sec them out in a few
days.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Peck returned
Sunday night from a visit of several
days to Mrs. Peek's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Grant, at Montezuma, who have
been quite sick with influenza. They
arc reported as much improved.
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Holloway from
the Cut-Off District, passed through
Andersonville Sunday to visit WilTis
Holloway in Schley county.
Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, of Ma
con, spent the week-end here the
guests of Mr. Smith's mother, (Ira.
Mollio Smith.
Mrs. Mollie Smith had a family re
union Sunday. Amgng those pres
ent were Mr. and Mrs. Custis Smitt
and children, of/Oglethorpe; Mr. and
Mrs. Farmer Parks and daughter;
Miss Mable, of EUaville, and Mr. and
Mrs. James Smith, of'Macon.
Bascom Siappey has been added to
the sick list, but not to the list of
flu patients.
Leon Siappey, who has been in At
lanta some timo on business, spent
tho week-end at home with bis broth
ers, C. A. and Bascom Siappey.
Quite a number of visitors in pass
ing through here stop over to visit
the National Cemetery and Prison
Park.
Mr. and Mrs. Silas Harden, of Ma
con, spent the week-end here * with
Mr. Harden’e mother and grandmoth
er, this Week.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Williams, of
Americas, and C. B. Prather, of Fort
Valley, were visitors at the home of
Mrs.*Emma Williams Sunday.
Mrs. Olin Williams, the coanl
nlng clab demonstrator for i
■■ a short visit to our school
dmday.
ELLAVILLE, March 20.—Dr. and
Mrs. J. R. Jordan entertained de-
Jightfully at an informal tea Satur
day evening. Their nretty home has
recently been remodeled and is most
luxurious in its every appointment.
The guests were received in the sit
ting room where music on the Vic-
trola was enjoyed until tea was an
nounced. The dining table bad for
its centerpiece a vase of yellow flow
ers. Those Invited were Rev. Albert
S. Allen, Rev. C. E. Cook, Prof. S.
E. Denton , S. A.Mnnning, Jim Cook,
and Daniel Rainy. Mrs. Jordan was
assisted in entertaining her guests,
by J. R. Jordan, Jr.
Protracted services which ^re in
progress at the Methodist church are
fast drawing to a close. Much in
terest is being manifested. Services
are being held three times daily and
despite inclement weather the attend
ance is good.
Ed Woods, who was recently elect
ed sheriff of Terrell county was ex
tended a cordial welcome in our city
this week.
Foster Cheney left a few days ago
-for Florida where he will remain for
some-time.
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. E.
Collins will regret to hear of the ill
ness of their little daughter, Helen,
who is suffering from an attack of
influenza.
H. Willis Hogg is confined to his
room this week by an attack of grip.
L. M. Williams has returned from
a business trip to Atlanta.
Mrs. S. C. Collins and Miss Cleone
Collins arc ill at their home
Broad street. ' —
Mrs. Grady Kitchens, of Lacrosse
visited Miss Leila Williamson, Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Holloway and
Mrs. Mae Sellars were in Amcricus
Monday.
Dr. T. W. Wilson, Nolan Strange
and Henry B. Arrington were recent
visitors to Amcricus.
Mr. and Mrs. Truxton Stevens are
now at home to their friends in the
house formerly occupied by Marian
Williams and family.
Misa Susie Stearns has returned
from an extended visit to relatives in
Griffin. ,
Miss Mary Tondee spent a few
days this week at her Home here,
having had to close her school be
cause of influenza.
Eugene Snipes -and Misa -Claudia
McCorkle. of Hopewell, attended the
protracted services here this week.
T. A. Collins was a week-end visi
tor to his home folks here.
Dr. W. D. Sears made a business
trip to Americut Monday,
Gus Williams, of Concord, was in
the city Monday.
Miss Jennie Claire-Collier was a
recent visitor to relatives in Colum
bus, Ga.
Miss Jessie Jamenon, who has
charge of the EUaville High School,
has returned from a visit to relatives
in Columbus.
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Strange were
in Americas Monday. ,
“Americanization” was the key
note of each program, giving to all a
clearer understanding -of what it
means to be a citizen of the United
States of America and a clearer vis
ion of a citizen’s obligation as well
as his rights. Several very interest
ing and instructive lectures were
iven, those in the afternoon being
inlhf"
devoted to "Building a Community 1
and in the evenings to "Building a
Nation.”
The music played a large part in
the programs, being rich in quality
and of endless variety, by both native
and foreign musicians. The readers,
impersonators and humorists possess
ed just the art to delight and amuse.
A small group of citizens have
entered into a contract to bring tho
Chautauqua back to Leslie again next
yaar.au this community heartUyen-
porses their action.’ Tee community
will l?ok forward with great antici
pation to the coming of the Chautau
qua in 1921.
commission estimated the
wage advance at $200,000,000 year.
l y . At the same time the President
made public the majoHty and minor
ity reports of the commission. He
wrote the operators and miners
ing them to reach an agreement on
the basis of the majority report alone
and as speedily as possible so that
uncertainty regarding the fuel situa
tion might be removed.
Coal operators were warned by tho
President against violating the laws
against combinations in restraint of
trade and profiteering, also not to
exact “an unreasonable price for
coal”
NEWS EVENTS
AT LESLIE
the week end. .
Miss Agnes Thomas and Mrs.
Louise Ferguson.went to Macon this
week for a short stay.
Tom 'Timmerman, of Vidalia, is
the guest of his parents.
Louie Timmerman lias recovered
from flu and has returned td his
work in Americus.
Several new homes are to be built
in Plains in the near future. Lots
arc changing hands.
Mrs. Fannie Jennings has returned
home from Shiloh.
. Mrs. A. Dodson is Visiting Mrs.
Jack Brittian in Americus this week.
Miss Tanner is at |mmo from col-
lego in North Carolina, with her fam
ily here.
Mr. Owens of Bartow county was
Plains this week enroute home
Florida. He praised highly the farm
lands of Sumter. '
Mr. and Mrs. Rccso Andrews'en
tertained a .host of guesta at a thor
oughly enjoyable rook party Wednes
day evening. Seventeen tables were
arranged for the playeni though all
were not filled. Mrs. Andrews’ home
was decorated beautifully in butter
cups, white narcissi, snowdrops with
lo/ely ferns. The games were soon
begun and the contests were lively.
Punch was served during the even
ing and later delicious calco and cus
tard cream. Qn the plates were
charming little souvenirs for the
guests. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews were
cordial and attentive and were show
ered with compliments for the even
ing’s entertainment.
NEW ERA
LESLIE, March 24.—Mrs. H. B.
Blackshear and Miss Elizabeth Fer
guson spent Tuesday with Mrz. J. P.
Poole, of Americus.
Mrs. J. I, Kaylor and Mrs. Tucker
Cassel were visitors in'Americus «"
Tuesday.
. J. B. Uerv, of Lee County,
easiness visitor hero Tuesday.
. f 1, Poole vis *ted relatives
in Cordele last week.
Mrs. H. L. Speer spent Wednesday
in Americus.
Mrs. J. I. Kaylor left Wednesday
for Americus to bo with her son,
Mills, who is sick with influenza.
Mr. and Mrs, J. E. Ranew returned
home Saturday after spending sever
al days with their daughter, Mrs.
Fred Harris at Mount Vernon.
Mrs. Denham, of Cordele. spent
Thursday here, the guest of Mrs. C.
S. Durden.
Mrs. C. R. Malone, who has been
visiting relatives in Monticello for
the past month, returned to her
home here Thursday.
Miss Edna Blank, of Milledgeviile,
spent the week-end here with her
cousin, Mifts Norena Moseley.
Edgar Parker, of Americus, was
here on business Tuesday.
W. T. Anderson was in Americus
Tuesday.
Herbert Speer has returned to
Asheville, N. C., after spending sev
eral days with his parents, Mr. dnd
Mrs. H. L. Speer.
HenQr Williams is able to be up
again after being sick at‘ the homo
of his mother, Mrs. Leila Williams.
Ralph DeLoach is visiting his fam-
ly here at the home of Rev. C. T.
Clark.
Mrs. Doster and children, of Hat
tiesburg, Miss., is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Edgar Bolton.
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Griffin have
returned to their home here after
spending two weeks at the home of
Dr. and Mrs. C. P. Davis, of Amer
icus.
Loomis Deavours came td his home
here Wednesday on account of sick
ness, but was able*to return to his
Uwork in Americus Friday
HAPPENINGS
OF PLAINS.
PLAINS, March 20,—Mrs. Jordan
Cook has been the guest, of Mrs. W.
S. Moore thU week.
Min Lollah Williamson has been
in the Wise sanitorium this week.
She underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis.
Miss Pearl Langford writes that
she will return to her work hero this
week. . -
Miss Mary Clark was at home for
Mrs. S. J. Bradley underwent an
eration at the Amcricus Hospital
ednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Potter and
children were visitors at the home of
Mr. and Mrs, W. T. O. Bray, Wed.
nesday.
Mrs. C, N. Bailey was the guest of
Mrs. M. C. Veal Wednesday after
noon.
Miss Bessie Veal was the guest of
Misa Della Parker Wednesday night.
Miss Ethel Parker spent Thursday
night at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
M. C. Veal.
Mrs. R. P. Parker and Miss Eddie
Lou Parker spent Friday with Mrs.
W. T. O. Bray.
Mr. and Sira. Doster were called
here from their home at Rocky Ford
last week to tho bedside of their
daughter, Mr. Marvin Vincent.
3. W. Cary and H. A. Parker, of
3. W. Cary and H. A. Barker, or
Americus, Miss Eddie Lou Parker,
J. P. Harrell, N. M. Veal, Poy Brad
ley and Cortez Veal were visitors at
the home of Misses Lucilo and Flos
sie Parker Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Parker and B.
8. Parker were Sunday visitors at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. R. 1*. Parker.
W. H. Parker, of Americus, spent
the week-end here with his father, W.
A. Parker. - ,
Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Murphy end
Hiss Mildrid Murphy were Sunday
visitors at tho home of 8.J. Bradley.
iy.
Mrs. J. T. Fitzgerald, Lizzie Harp
and her grandmother, Mrs. Lee, were
in Americus Tuesday.
Me, and Mrs. J. R. Pilcher spent
Sunday in EUaville as the guest of
J. V. Pilcher; on their return home
they spent some time with their
daughter, Mrs. Walter Jordon, near
Myrtle Springs.
Miss Romelle Green, who has been
teaching school near Cordele, re-
turned to her home here yesterday.
Several daya ago she was thrown
from n horse and her injuries were
such that hindered her from carry
ing on her work at present. Her con
dition is greatly improved, however,
and we hope she will soon be up
again.
, H. L. Speer was a visitor in Amer-
icus Monday.
. Mesdamcs W. J. Hill, W. H. Wade,
G. C. Thomas and J. H. Statham from
Cobb were here Monday attending
the Chautauqua.
Mrs. C. S. Durd
have returned to th«
son after spending
tho home. of Mr.
Ranew.
Earnest Bolton, who was Hurt oy
an automobile Sunday afternoon, was
raid to be doing as well as could *“•
expected Tuesday morning.
If the French are successful ...
surveying the - river of French
Guiana by airplane,. the 'BrariUan