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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24
CIVILIANS GAN BE
SECOND LIEUTENANT.
Vacancies in Coast Artillery
Going Begging.

WASHINGTON, D. c., October 30
-(SpeciaD -There is a short cut to
a commission in the United States
Army without passing through the
four-year course at West Point, but
young American college men do not
appear disposed to take advantage
of the opportunity
There has always been strong pres
sure by young Americans to get into
West Point, yet now that the way
opens to secure an appointment as
second lieutenant directly and with
out the four-year course at the mill
tary academy, no one seems disposed
to profit by it.
Captain Hagood, of the Coast Ar
tilery, who has been specially desig-
mated to collect information for the
War Department as to the causes and
remedies for this remarkable situa-
ton, has this to say:
Vacancies Going Begging
For the first time in the history of
the army, vacancies in the grade of
second lieutenant are going begging
The Artillery bill of last year au-
thorized the appointment in the coast
artillery each year for five years of
60 second lieutenants over and above
the ordinary casualties.
Invitations were sent to the presi-
dents of 125 of the principal techni-
cal schools and colleges, requesting
them to send in the names of gradu-
ates who desired to be appointed sec
ond lieutenants in the coast artillery
After waiting six months no names
have been submitted. Eighty-fve va
cancies in the grade exist today, and
the only applications on file are about
20 enlisted men and civilians"
The enlisted force is even worse
off and, according to Captain Ha-
good, there is need for 10000 able
bodied men for the coast artillery at
Sl3 a month, with board and lodg-
ing. He continues:
Not only is it impossible to recruit
the army to the authorized strength,
but the inadequate force is shrink
ing day by day. On the 18th instant,
there were only 9,62S enlisted men
in the coast artillery, although it's
authorized strength is 1921, so that
the service has actually lost 1000
men in the past pear, and the non
commissioned officers, particularly
are leaving By hundreds for good jobs
in civil life"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24
|. 6. CONTESTANTS.
MAY BUY TO NOV. 30
Fish Probably 4O,OOOAhead
In Count.

CHICAGO, ILL, October ga
(SpeciaD The next move in the fight
between Fish and Hartman for the
control of the Illinois Central will
probably be in the renewal of tba
struggle for proxies. Each side NAV
buy stock in the open market until
Nov 80, when the books will be clos
ed finally. Mr.. Fish claims a clear
majority of 10000 to $4,000 votes.
Both sides claim a victory in the
postponment. President Hartman
gives three reasons for his faith:
First-The Hartman board re.
mains in power.
Second-The Hartman faction now
knows where the Fish proxies lie.
Third---The contest developed
sufficient number of proxy errors to
make it certain that it would take
weeks in court to determine how
thousands of the Fish proxies sbouId
be voted
Although none of those directly in
terested would give specific figures 1
it was understood that the total num-
Der of votes represented was not far
from 100000. Of this amount Mr.,
Fish, according to excellent author-
ty, controlled about 100000 and Mr..
Hartman 100000 There were not
sufficient votes in the remaining let
ters upon which the committee still
had to pass to overcome this lead of
Mr.. Fish, and it was evident that Mr..
Hartman was beaten unless he could
bring into the contest some portion
of the 2S6,731 shares against which
Judge Ball issued the injunction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24
MRS. RUSHIN is DEAD
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Mr.. Oscar e. Lowe was in Ameri-
Gus yesterday. returning from Beuna
Vista. where he was called by the
death of his sister, Mrs. J. f. Rushin.
The deceased was AZ years of age and
is survived by her husband and two
children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

From the slaughter pens of the
Chicago stock yards to the swell New
port homes is quite a jump, yet Up
ION Sinclair, the author of "The
Jungle was caught taking notes
among the "elite" while posing as a
servant. He had largely completed
his observations when he was dis
missed, with swift kick it is said.
Anyhow, he has succeeded in arous-
ng interest among the rich in his
new book. He can find consolation in
putting little more acid into his
attacks on the lives of the idle rich.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24
ENGINEER SANBORN'S
LEG BROKEN

Mr. Chares o. Sanborn, one Of the
most popular engineers on the Sea-
board, was brought home yesterday
with a fractured leg.
While on a local freight engine on
Tuesday night at Helena, Mr.. San
born fell, breaking his leg below the
knee.
1t is probable that he will be laid
UP for some time as a result of the
accident.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

Another bear hunt is to be underta-
sen by President Roosevelt this time
n North Carolina. 1t looks like he
was bent on exterminating the rem
nant Of the bear population in the
United States. Its time for Congress
10 protect the bears as they do the
deer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

A New York hotel man says he be-
deves in the tip for servants. It
may be all right from the stand point
of the hotel proprietor, but its hard
on the guest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

BY defeating one of his parishioners
at d glance of Quoits Pennsylvania
preacher secured the attendance of
The man at the weekday services. The
parishioner was quot in a clever
way.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

Gov. Conner and President Smith,
of the Louisville & Nashville, could
not find common meeting ground
on railroad rates. The Smith family
will no doubt be the subject of care
ful attention on the part of the spec
ial session of the Legislature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

In the rush to see the President at
Chattanooga the pushing and cheer
ing was so great that the speech
making and handshake were aban-
doned. The President had something
& 70 be thankful for.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

G. w Morse, steamship promoter
was in the list of high fnanciers"
who got the sack" in the wedding out
done among New York banks by the
clearing house early this week. When
he views his past he doubtless feels
as if his name should be R. E.
Morse.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

According to the New York com
panies, the first six months of the
present year their bonded employees
have stolen five and a half million
dollars. The officers of the company
must have pessimistic view of
human nature
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

Editor Stovall, of the Savannah
Press says that "the suggestion" that
there is no way to control boys and
girls except by the rod takes our
breath away" His lungs must be
very weak, or his memory very vivid
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

After being up in the air" for more
3han a day the balloons in the interna-
tional long distance race, which start
ed from St. Louis Monday, have land
ed. The United States, piloted by
Mai. Hersey, travelled over 600 miles
in safety in Canada This is the
record by more than 200 miles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

Another realty deal of fifteen thous-
and proportions is pending, and the
Times-Recorder will tell about it in
a few days
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

Express rates on bread have been
ordered reduced by the Railroad Com
mission Small reductions in the
cost of eating are thankfully receiv-
ed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24
BUYS PRETTY HOME
ON TAYLOR STREET

Mr. James A. Davenport has pur-
chased from Mrs. E. j. Eldridge the
pretty residence ON Taylor street, the
same being the property purchased
by her from Mr.. H. B. Mashburn ear
ly in the year. The property is a de-
sirable one, being just upon the hill
crest. Mr.. Davenport and family will
occupy their pretty new home about
the first of November.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24
.ai..zRIcUs. Ca, OCT. "a. 1907.

THE banks are all right" says
the New York Comptroller. 1t to be
Iervently hoped that he speaks the
truth
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

Leap year is rapidly rolling tow
ards reality, and while the light holds
out to burn the old spinsterette will
get what's her'n.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

Contractor Cranberry is making
rapid progress upon the new Mitchell
building on Lamar /street. The brick
walls are nearing completion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

Automobile accidents are so fire.
6 4uent that their lists of killed and
wounded are given only a passing
glance by the public. The common
people are not wasting any sympa-
thy on the victims of their own reck-
8essness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

The Americas whist clubs are
clearing their decks for action, and
the social seasonic campaign soon to
be launched will be memorable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24
The Times-RecOrder is the

G3mclaI Organ of the City of Americas,
s 2 HcIal Organ of Sumter County,
y0mclaI Organ of Webster County.
3mc'al Organ of Railroad Commission Of
Georgia for the Sd Congressional District.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24
Pencil Stubs Picked Up At
Random

Waterman's Ideal automatic self.
filling Fountain Pens, with points to
suit all who write M. S. HOLIDAY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

Two months of theatrical season
gone already, and but one very minor
attraction for Americas. Manager
Dudley should tirN'em up some.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

Time to take in your summer gar
den, if you don't want it to get frost
bit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

If you want to see a mans worst
side all that is necessary is t oget the
better of him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

Lee Allen, the real estate man, says
he has calls for property every
day and lots of them. He declares
the demand was never better.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

Americas people are returning from
the Atlanta fair with roseate stories
of the herculean piglet and other
porcine points on Pumpkinville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

According to the haberdashers, the
fall styles for men are to match that
dark brown taste.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

An audience of several hundred de-
lighted spectators saw the moving pic
lures last evening. The picture show
grows more popular every day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

The drop in cotton prices yesterday
Jared the yertebrae of the unwise
cit who is holding it for Is cents.
He is now 4 IL cents to the bad.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

A Lee street dame is hopping mad
She left her fall bonnet on the porch;
and her near-sighted husband turn
ed the hose on it, thinking it flower
bed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

Americas is very close now to the
twenty thousand bale mark, cotton
ically, and several carlengths ahead
of any other interior Georgia market.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24
TALES OF THE TOWN
TOLD IN FEW LINES

Pencil Stubs Picked Up At
Random
Waterman's Ideal automatic self.
filling Fountain Pens, with points to
suit all who write NJ S. HOLIDAY.
Another realty deal of fifteen thous-
and proportions is pending, and the
Times Recorder will tell about it in
a few days.
Leap year is rapidly rolling tow
ards reality and while the light holds
out to burn the old spinsterette will
get what's her'n.
Contractor Cranberry is making
rapid progress upon the new Mitchell
building on Lamar /street. The brick
walls are nearing completion.
The Americas whist clubs are
clearing their decks for action, and
the social seasonic campaign soon to
be launched will be memorable.
Two months of theatrical season
gone already, and but one very minor
attraction for Americas. Manager
Dudley should tir> lem up some.
Lee Allen, the real estate man, says
he has calls for property every
day and lots of them. He declares
the demand was never better.
An audience of several hundred de-
lighted spectators saw the moving pic
lures last evening. The picture show
grows more popular every day.
Americas people are returning from
the Atlanta fair with roseate stories
of the herculean piglet and other
porcine points on Pumpkinville.
The drop in cotton prices yesterday
Jared the yertebrae of the unwise
cit who is holding it for Is cents.
He is now 4 IL cents to the bad.
Even Americas does not come
to the front every day with $780,
600 real estate deal. But wasn't that
one yesterday dollar circulator?
The Americas compress is full
of cotton, but there is not the slight
est evidence of a jam. The force is
amply able to cope with the situation.
Americas boasts the most enthu-
siastic possumaries in the state For
particulars consult Col. Ship, Col.
Proctor, Col Allison and Col. Pickett.
The bushes are filled with dark
horses, champing the bit and ready
to dash upon the aldermanic race
track whenever the signal is given.
Americas is very close now to the
twenty thousand bale mark, cotton
ically, and several carlengths ahead
of any other interior Georgia market.
A Lee street dame is hopping mad
She left her fall bonnet on the porch;
and her near-sighted husband turn
ed the hose on it, thinking it flower
bed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

Even Americas does not come
to the front every day with $780,
600 real estate deal. But wasn't that
one yesterday a dollar circulator?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

The bushes are filled with dark
horses, champing the bit and ready
to dash upon the aldermanic race
track whenever the signal is given.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

The Americas compress is full
of cotton, but there is not the slight
est evidence of a jam. The force is
amply able to cope with the situation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24

Americus boasts the most enthu-
siastic possumaries in the state. For
particulars consult Col. Ship, Col
Proctor, Col. Allison and Col. Pickett
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-20
JAMES ONDRASEK
Schley, Iowa

he was married to Miss Mary Prochaska,
and for seven years they made their
home ON a farm near Manly, Iowa,
where they resided four years before
moving to Cresco which has since been
their home. The deceased was the
father of two sons, Leonard and
Charles, who with their mother mourn
deeply the loss of most kind and af-
fectionate husband and father.
The funeral took place on Monday at
Protivin, Iowa, and was one of the most
largely attended funerals ever held in
that place, testifying to the general
esteem in which the deceased was held.
Mr.. Snopek was beneficiary mem
her of the Bohemian Catholic Workmen.
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to express our thanks for
the help and sympathy of our kind
neighbors and friends during the illness
and subsequent death of our husband
and father.
MRS. F. j. SNopEk AND CHILDREN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-20
Some New Electric Road Talk.

The citizens of Spring Valley, Mimi,
have become dissatisfied with the as.
surances given them by it's officers that
the proposed Dan Patch line will reach
their town, and have appointed COM
mittee Of their most prominent and
hustling business men to promote an
electric line between Cresco and Spring
Valley. The committee has made over
lures to the people of Owatonna, which
has been left off the proposed Dan
Patch route, to extend theiline to that
city, proposition which has met with
much favor with Owatonna people.
The Spring Valley committee, thor
oughly representative lot rof business
men headed by Ex-Representative
Thayer and Thos. Frankson were in
Cresco Wednesday to interest our
people in their plan which they pre-
|sented to the committee which has
had charge of the interests of Cresco
in relation to the Dan Patch line. The
Spring Valley men have sent their rep
resentatives east to investigate the
cost Of building electric lines and with
the information thus obtained as ba-
sis claim that the proposed line can be
easily built from the sale of stock to
property owners in the immediate ter
ritory Of the road and that the increas-
cd value of this property would be
more than double the amount necessary
to put the road in operation.
The Cresco committee took no action
in the matter but if subsequent devel-
opments justify, a meeting of our citi-
zens may be called to consider the mat
ter.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-20
when to Go Home.

From the Bluffton, Ind, Banner.
When tired out go home. When Won
want consolation, go home. When Won
want fun, go home. When you want to
show others that you have reformed.
go home and let your family get sc-
quaintsd with the fact. When Won want
to show yourself at your best 90 home
and do the act there. When YOU feel
like being extra liberal 60 home an6
practice on your wife and children first.
When you want to shine with extra
brilliancy go home and light up the
whole household" To which we wouIa
add, when you have bad cold 20 home
and take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and quick cure is certain. For sale
by Milz Drug Co. F
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-20
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-20
Married.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. P. NJ.
Banning, just east of town, was the
scene of a quiet wedding on Wednes-
day evening, the 18th, when their
daughter Flossie May was united in
marriage by Rev. John Gammons to
Edwin H. Belts, son of Martin Belts,
on whose farm northeast of Cresco the
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-20
Christmas at the Congregational
Church.

There will be special Christmas music
at the Congregational church next Sun
day at both services. Mr.. Hinman will
preach on an appropriate topic in the
morning and in the evening will read 2
selection from DickensT Christmas
Carol. The choir has arranged Pro.
cessional and Recessional which viii Be
a permanent feature Of the Sunday
services from this time on. The Sum
day School will celebrate the holiday
season with their usual program and
Christmas tree on Christmas eve, Tues
day evening, Dec oath.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-20
Obituary.
THuERK

John Thuerk was born in Horst,
Pomerania, Germany, December ~,
1843, and died in Cresco, Iowa, Decem-
ber 13, 1907.
He was baptized and confirmed in
the Lutheran Church, after the manner
Of that denomination, and remained a
faithful member to life's end.
From 1864 to 1867, he served in the
Prussian army and was actively engaged
in the campaign against Austria in 1866,
after which he was discharged. He
was later recalled to active service and
took part in the Franco -Prussian War.
In 1872 he was united in marriage
with Wilhelmina Heiser. Two sons
born to this union, Fred, of Chicago,
and Max, of this city, both of whom
survive their father and were present
at his funeral.
He came to America in 1892, staying
q year in Chicago, where his wife died,
and in 1893 he came Cresco, which has
since been his home.
IN 1895, he. married Sophia Evert,
: but the union was not congenial and
they went their separate ways.
Our acquaintance with the deceased
has been brief but pleasant. We have
known him as an honest, plain, working
man, unpretentious and reliable. He
has been q liberal giver to the improve
ments made on the church where ne
was regular worshiper, and though at
the time of his death the building was
incomplete, yet he had selected the
seat where he meant to be in attendance
on divine service,
''Man proposes, but God disposes. "
The subject Of our sketch seemed well
until last Thursday whenhe was stricken
with pains in the shoulder and back,
and during that night he was stricken
] again, perhaps apoplectic, and Friday
he died.
The funeral took place Monday
afternoon in the church he loved sc
well and for which he had done sc
much to improve, conducted by MS
pastor, Rev. Pless. Interment was II
New Oregon Cemetery.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-20

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