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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-24
MAKING Returns
PROPERTY TAXES
CONTINUES SLOW
MANY WILL PAY FORFEITURES
Books wiz Close on May list
This Year

Americas property owners and
those fthe county as we'll are being
negligent in making property returns
for taxation, and as the time allowed
for making such returns is growing
very short it would seem now that sew
eraI hundred citizens will be caught
mapping and will be double taxed for
their negligence. Receiver Howell
will close his books May LIST and tura
them over to the board of county as
SCISSORS.
This is about two months earlier
than heretofore, but under the new
state law the books must be closed i'll
time to allow the county assessors
time to go over each return OF prop
erty and pass upon its fairness.
The books close May 1st," said
Capt Howell, "and yet, though half tae
time is gone, not more than one-tsnth
Of the property owners have made re-
turns. After the first of May they will
have to pay double taxes, and nothing
under the sun can prevent collection
on that basis.
THE law is that, after May /, all
property not returned shall be assess
ed at an equitable amount and the
taxes ascertained on that assessment.
Then the taxes will be doubled as a
punishment to delinquents. 1t will
make difference, and a whole lot If
people are going to have to pay money
they cannot afford this year, if they do
not get a move on"
While the last two weeks the books
are open generally sees a tremendous
rush to make returns, still it is sell
dom that the work in the tax, receiver
Office has been so far behind as it Is
this year on account Of hardness 81
property owners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-24
Tax Notice.

I am inBtructed to close my books
for state ind county taxes for the yea'
1914 on May the first, and to repor
all thosei who have not made returns
as defAn lters. Please make your re
turns an early date, and oblige
JNo. T. HOWELL,
\ * Receiver Sumter Co.. CD.
l'-lm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-24
RAZORS WELDED,
GUN DISCHARGED,
DOCTORS CALLED
Two COONS ARE Laid OUT
But Nothing Doing For The
Coroner

In a general free fight on a planta-
ton few miles east of Americas GA
Sunday afternoon two black DULLES
Sam Bell and Big Red" the only
name by which the other coon is
known, went into prepare each other
for the ooroner's inspection, and came
very near succeeding. The negroes on
the plantation had brewed lot OF
corn beer in washpot, and of sucn
quality as would make a kitten spit
ar a tiger or a ban sass" a red-headed
wife.
Bell and big Red, one using a shot
gun and the other his trusty Sunday
razor, took few pulls at the washpot
and then went in to fill up the Gene
terry. Bell was punctured all over with
shot from big Reds" gun and retar-
lated by carving his name with a ra-
zor on Reds face, nose, cheeks and
neck, making gashes that kept the
doctor busy for two hours sewing then
up. While all the negroes were dis
appointed in the fact that not funeral
resulted, the affair was voted a howl
ing social success and may be repeated
by request as soon as Bell and big
Red" are able to walk again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-24
BRIDE HAS COST YOUNG BELMONT $4,000,
HIS LAWYtRS SAY; CAN'T give Her MORE

New York, March 23.-There seems
to be no prospect today for a settle
ment out of court of the suit of Ethel
Lorraine Belmont against Raymond
Belmont for separation and alimony.
August Belmont and his eldest son,
August Belmont, Jr., we're present II
the hearing of the case before Justice
Greenbaum.
Raymond Belmont is now in Europe,
the guest of Sir Isaac Cunard. No de-
tense to the plea for separation has
been interposed, but Belmonts attor-
neys assert he cannot pay alimony.
His fortune, originally $15O,OO0, has
been reduced in four years to $4,000
they say, as the result of the wild ex
travagance Of his wife.
Mr.. Belmont and Attorney DelanceTy
Nicoll went out to confer with Attor-
ney Edmund L. Mooney, who repre-
scented Mrs. Belmont. They returned
after an hour, obviously out of tenn
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-24

station and with tears in her eyes
said 81 have killed my lover. | hope
you will arrest me-
The police commissaire was rather
surprised He knew Louis, her lover,
and he had not heard of his death. He
sent for him and before very long
Louis arrived with a smile and as
tranquil as usual. you have not been
killed, have your" asked the commits
saire This young lady says she kill
ed you"
But this time Mile. Martha did not
offer to make up with her lover. On
the contrary, she would try her hand a
third time, but the police commissaire
would not permit it, "As you have
twice attempted to kill your lover,
will have you arrested. Perhaps that
will cool you, mademioselle. Her lover
pleaded in vain. His clothes had only
been slightly cut by her knife. The
police commissaire was memorable.
Mile. Marthe went to prison.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-24
GEORGIA WAS ONCE IN
THE LOTTERY BUSINESS

Atlanta, March 29.-Only old records
at the state library and few pioneer
citizens remain to tell the tale of the
lottery that the state of Georgia con-
Quoted in Atlanta in 1866. Much del5-
ing into old newspapers and the his
tories of Georgia fails to bring to light
intimate details of this queer episode
which had been passingly referred TO
recently in current journalism.
Capitol records show, however, that
the chances cost $25 and $50, and that
the brick store on the present site Of
the Grant building wa0 the scene of the
gamble. The state received annual
reports and part of the proceeds, but
the purpose of the lottery was to raise
funds for a widows and orphans
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-24
Washington Camp, No. "a.

Washington Camp, No. "a.
Washington Camp, No. "a, P. o. o.
bf A., meets every Monday right in
Whcatley Bldg. at o'clock. Visit
ing brothers cordially invited to at
lend. z. ]. M'MATH,
3. H. MMath, President.
Secretary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-24
WASHINGTON CAMP, NO Il

WASHINGTON CAMP, No IL
p. 0. s. OF A.
Meets on Thursday nights. Wood
mems Hall, in Cotney Bldg. All mem
GERS urged to attend. Visitors wei
rned. T. n. MERRITT, Pres't.
q. D REESE, Reed. 5Sc'y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-24
PRINCE GIVES SISTER $50, 900
PRINCESS MARY ALSO INHERITS
100000 ON HER SEVENTEENTH
BIRTHDAY

London, March 23.-The Prince Of
Wales has arranged to settle $4,000
on his sister, Princess Mary, on her
seventeenth birthday, which occurs
next month. At the same time Prin-
cess Mary will come into 100000 left
her by her grandfather, King Ed
ward. The prince of Wales will make
his gift from his duchy Of Lancaster
estate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-24

Hop, pre- cheap let us havaf NOR
Of ~ but let them be nike wit
pou portion 0E peraaves
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-24

home.
The records of the Georgia legisla-
ture for the year 1866 show that al
act was passed modifying the laws
against lotteries to permit certain par
ties to establish one in Atlanta; the
records of 1876 show that this act was
repealed; records recently found II
musty old papers at the capitol show
that annual reports of the lottery
were made to the governor until the
early seventies.
That is all. Histories dwell long on
reconstruction days, but none can be
found that refers even most distantly
to the lottery Old citizens have been
approached, but save that there was
such a lottery, these men can recall
nothing of it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-24

Sleeping cars between Americas and
Atlanta on trains leaving Americas
10:49 p. M, arriving Atlanta 6:25 a. m
Connecrs at Macon with sleeping cars
to and from Savannah.
Pullman sleeping cars between Chi
cago, St Louis and Jacksonville on
Seminole Limited" leaving Americas
ma Jacksonville 1890 a. m. Leaves
ericus for st. Louis and Chicago
Columbus and Birmingham at 3:55
further information apply to s.
ticket Agent, Americas, or
iount, District Passenger
On, Ga. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-24
THE TRAINED GOWN FAVORED WHEN
DANCING is NOT INDUCED IN

where a dressy gown is demanded
This gown may be made in size IS
with 5A yards of SO inch material.
Crepe de Chine may be purchased
from $3.50 up.
Small boys clothing is unusually
quaint and pleasing this season. The
knickerbocker and sailor blouse have
given way somewhat to trousers with
straight lines and short coats. that re-
mind one strongly of the old fashioned
round-a-b bouts,
No 1888 shows such a suit consisting
of short coat. blouse and straight
trousers.
For child of 4 this suit requires ~
yards OF 36 inch linen.
No 8215--sizes 81 to "a.
No. S188--sizes 2. A and s.
Each pattern Is cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-24

per, and asked that the case go on. 1t
was said in the courtroom that the Of
fer of $4,000 for Mrs. Belmont %
drop the case was renewed.
The defense contends that The
bride managed to go through $4,000
since her marriage with Belmont, in
November, 1912. When the case comes
up again Tuesday the report of an
audit company will be produced 20
show to the court that Raymond Be-
mont has left only about $4,000 of
$150000 inheritance.
1t was brought out that Mrs. Bel
mont had never been on the other side
of the footlights.
Mrs. Belmont declared that at the
present time she has only about $1,000
left of lump sum of $4,000 and other
amounts that her husband had given
her before her marriage. She said she
had received only $50 from i'm since
the wedding.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-24

To obtain either pattern illustrated iii
out this coupon and enclose IS cents in
stamps or coin Be sure to state number
OF pattern and size measuring over the
fullest part Of the bust. Address Pattern
Department, care OF this paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-15
DECLARES GERMAN
ROUT is DISASTER

London. Sept. 14.-(5.01 A. NJ
The correspondent of the Times at
bordeaux suggests that the German
rout is deepening into complete dis
aster; that the invaders are turning
homeward by way of st. Quentin and
Mezieres, on the Gutenberg frontier
and that the German forces in the
Argonne and south Verdun are like
ly to be cut off from the remainder
in which event they can escape only
at a heavy price. He adds:
9TH German rout is so complete
that ii is more than doubtful whether
The enemy will be able to nd breath
ing place on the only likely position
which runs through Peronne and st.
Quentin. The enemy is making for
a line of retreat through Charleyille
and Mezieres and is doing the home
ward journey in record time"
Afternoon papers of Client, the
correspondent says. published last
Saturday a statement as follows:
The German army has been cut at
Countenberg. between Brussels and
Louvain, by Belgian army reinforc-
ed by Russian troops"
His investigations confirmed this.
but where these Russians are and
what their number may be, it would
be indiscreet to TELL" he says.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-15
HELD FOR SELLING
LIQUOR AT MONROE

Belfast, Me-, Sept. 13.-(SpeciaD).-
r. P. Maynard of Bangor was given
a hearing Friday before Judge Knowl-
ton in the Belfast municipal court,
charged with search and seizure at his
tent in Monroe. Sheriff Cuchman, who
attended the Monroe fair to see that
everything was all as 1t should be,
walked into a tent on the grounds
which looked a bit suspicious to him.
He could find nothing that looked like
hide, when suddenly he felt his heel
settle into the ground and upon ex-
animation found that a sod had been
recently replaced. Lifting 1t he discov-
cred cleverly arranged hide and in
ii some % pints of whiskey. Maynard
was held for the grand jury, which sits
in this city on the 22nd, under $500
bonds, which he was unable to raise
at noon Saturday. He was placed in
the county jail at Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-15
ENTHUSIASM OVER
NEWS IN RUSSIA

London. Sept 14.-Qo3o A. MA Pc
trograd dispatch to the Central News DIS
scribes the scene of tremendous enthus-
iasm on the first night of imperial grand
opera season when a bulletin describing
the destruction of the Austrian army be-
tween the rivers Bug and Dniester was
read in the middle of the performances.
The Russian hymn was sung over and
over again and the national anthems or
thealies also were sung, while ambassa-
doris and ministers of those countries
bowed from their boxes.
Tumultuous demonstrations took place
in the streets, the crowds almost lighting
to get the newspapers
Ihe Russian minister of commerce and
industry has dispatched commission of
engineers to the town of Stryj, Gaiicia,
with view of studying the resources of
petroleum in Austria to meet the short
age of naphtha in Russia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-15

Miss Fannie Thaxter who was oblig
ed to give up her position in the tel
ephone Office at West Sullivan and has
been visiting her sister. Mrs. Daniel
Hennessy i'll this town, left Monday
Tor Hebron, where she wall receive
treatment at the sanitorium.
meeting of the New Era Auxiliary
Will be held at the Free Baptist church.
Thursday Afternoon with Mrs. Bell
Mrs. Brown and Mrs Chandler hos
tesses.
Lcforest McCausland and John Dob
son left. Monday for Littleton, when.
they. expect to be employtd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rae Butler and Mr..
and Mrs. r. w. Loder visited Sunday
in Searsmont with Mr.. and Mrs j. f.
Marden, making the trip in the Butler
automobile. :.
.dis,s Nettie. Runnells. precepress. at
Nj, u J., left Monday fc- Portland,
wheIl she accompanied her father, a
resident Of Foxcroft, who will enter a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-15
Offensive Tactics Are
B in G Pursued
With General
Success
Being Received with Enthusi-
asm by Population of Hun
gary-Tide Turned August 10
When Austrians Were Beaten
Back and Pursued All Along
Line of Battle

Nish, Servia. Via London, Sept. 10.
-Q0.10 p. M).-It is announced that
the Servian offensive continues sue
cessfully. Servian troops have cross
ed the Save at several points and it
is said that the Servians are being
received enthusiastically by the pop
ulation of Hungary.
A semi official statement, reviewing
the operations against Austria since
the outbreak of war, makes no men
ton of the capture of Semlin, before
reported, but said:
The Austrians have sent all their
troops to the East to stem the advance
of the enormous Russian wave. The
small total force which 1t has at it's
disposal already argues fresh success
es for US. If by a miracle Austria
escapes the catastrophe by which it
is menaced, it will be little Servia
that has dealt the severest blow to its
prestige"
In August, Austria threw one-third
of it's force of 100000 men against
Servia-200,00 900 of these at the weak
est point of the frontier on the Save
and Drina from L. J. Ljoubava to
Shabals.
After sanguinary fighting the tide
turned on Aug. 10. the AGstrians be-
in gcompletely beaten and pursued
along the whole line.
The enemy's only thought" con-
tinues the statement, was of reach
ing as quickly as possible the bridges
Ii had thrown across the brine, not
r. ,.Ir Af fra
completely after their passage. The
enormous losses of the enemy were
due to the massed formation of the
Austrians, They had 10000 killed;
5000 of these fell at River Tser.
In one small village 500 bodies
were buried The number of the Aus
trian wounded vastly exceeds the
total of those killed.
Over 1000 of the wounded remain
ed on the battlefield. The prisoners,
not including the wounded, number
1000. Thirty thousand will not cover
the total of the enemy's wounded.
In the Maize fields along the val
ley of the Drina and in the forests
some of the enemy's soldiers VINO
were thrown in the rear are still be-
ing encountered. Among these are
some officers who for more than
week had lived solely on maize"
The statement says that $50 guns
were captured and the Seventh Aus
trian Corps virtually annihilated. 1t
adds:
What is left is incapable of car
rying out military operations. 1t has
left in our hands more than half of
its artillery Despite efforts made by
the Austrians to conceal from the
country their defeat, it seems that
there are already certain movements
among the peoples of the dual mon
archy which may be the beginning
of the disintegration of the Austro-
Hungarian Empire"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-15
Report of Retreating by
Army Cause Of
Demonstrations
By People
Gather in Mobs to Shout for the
Trut h-Newspaper Offices
Closed in Fear of Disorders
Citizens of Berlin Benumbed
eff French Have Beaten Us
What Will Russians D0?"

Geneva, Switzerland, via Paris, Sept
B.-(9.55 p. M).-News of the German re-
treat, despite every precaution. has pass
ed through Switzerland to the north and
has caused profound depression in Ger
many after SO many announced victories
According to advices receievd here,
people have gathered in the streets In va
rious German towns shouting: Tell US
the truth Give us the news.'
The newspaper offices at Munich have
been closed, as disorders are feared.
1t is also reported that the news of the
steady retirement of tn eGermans in
France has trickled into Berlin ard be-
numbed the people. Along the Swiss
German frontier the full extent OF the
German retreat is known. People are
crying: IF tile French have beaten US.
what will the Russians DOR 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-15

in town Saturday for two weeks Wis
1t with her cousin, Mrs. j. c. Conner.
Mrs F. E. Mayo went to Greenville
Saturday, where she was called by
the death of a relative.
Mrs. Allen Hackett and sister. Miss
Ada E. Colin, were in Augusta Satur-
day the guests of their niece, Mrs. Ada
Lewis.
Carl Libby left Monday for Lime
stone, where he will have employment
He was accompanied by his grand
mother, Mrs. Francis Libby, who will
visit at her old home in that town.
hTe members of the Y. w. CA. at
NJ. {. l. entertained the girls of the
incoming class at tea Monday aft
ernoon served at 430 o'clock at the
sehoo, building.
Miss Ida Randlett of Portland pass
eG SUNDAY with her mother, Mrs.
Fannie Randlett -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-15
MADISON


1t was voted Sunday evening at spec
iAl meeting of the official board of the
2l@hodist church to give Rev. Royal A.
Itch q two-weeks vacation. In place of
tie regular preaching service next Sun
Dag prorning there will, be a program
undcr the direction OF the Missionary So
cIo:lts of the churc.2 The Other services
wiH be as usual
Mi-s Mildred Tinker, who has been the
eficst of Marion Briggs for the past week
rtturned Monday to her home in Auburn.
Mrs. Alice Lakeman left Monday for
Mattawamkeag where she expects to re-
main for several weeks.
m and Mrs Charles Mute who have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs, David Hall
for the past week. returned Monday to
Lincoln.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-15
PANIC IN VIENNA AT
REPORT OF REVERSES

London, Sept. A.-(e05 A. MA dis
patch to the Central News from Petro-
grad dated Sunday. says it is reported
from Bucharest that a panic occurred in
Vienna on receipt of the news OF the
capture of Semlin by the Servians and
that thousands of unemployed are pa
rading the streets of the capital.
The military stores and even the stock
of uniforms proved to be insufficient. the
correspondent says. and as a result the
third army Of reservists are going to the
frontier in civilian attire. s
The Russians to the number of $500 lib
Grated from captivity in Germany have
arrived in Petrograd by way of Finland.
1t is stated that the reason for this lib
GRAFTON is that the German exchequer is
too depleted to admit OF their heinz KANT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-15

Byron Marden went Monday to Hebron
where he will enter the Freshman class
IN Hebron Academy.
William Stone who is employed at
Jaekman. passed the Sabbath with his
family in Madison
Mrs. George Miller and daughter CIar-
ice went Monday to Mnot where Miss
Miller expects to enter Hebron Academy
Roy Haywood, Earl Greene and Miss
Thelma Pease left Sunday on an automo-
bile trip to Boston, where they will spend
a few days with friends NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-15
for medical treatment.

hospital for medical treatment.
y E. Runnells and daughter. Miss
Lillian, were in Foxcrof> Sunday to
visit MIR. Runnells brother, who left
Monday for Portland for medical treat
ment. f
M. ard Mrs. Harry Patten and two
sens of Winneeook, who have been
visiting Mr.. Patterns father, Isaiah
Patten, returned home Saturday.
LibbeEs Co,lamore of Palmyra has
been the guest for several days of his
daughter, Miss Sadie Collamore,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. Bryant with their
guest Clyde Harding of Boston, a
brother TO Mrs. Bryant. were in Free
dom Monday.
Miss Eta Bradbury is passing a few
days with Mr.. anG Mrs, G. M Lancey
in Iartland.
Ray Moon of Mt. Desert Ferry who
has been visiting friends in town, re-
turned home Sunday.
Miss Inez Knox OF Boston arrived
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-15
HALF MILLION FRESH TROOPS At
PARIS PROBABLY WILL Be USED IN
PURSUIT OF THE ROUTED GERMANS
Five German Armies in Observation-Disclosures of Germans Many
And Allies May Annihilate Them Before
They Can Reach Safety

London, Sept. 14.--(5 A. MA dis
patch to the Times from Paris says:
THE general in command in Paris
has a half-million fresh troops under
his control which will be used, pre-
sumably, in pursuing the enemy
News that the German forces from
Pont-aMousson to Saint Die are fall
ing back shows that the five German
armies of General Won Kluck, Won
Buelow, Crown Prince Frederick Will
liam, the Duke of Wuertemburg and
that operating in Moselle are in re-
treat.
The difficulties of the retreating
army are many and there are good
chances that the allies may annihilate
them before they reach the frontier.
The Germans appear to be abandon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-15

ing their natural route. the valley OF
the Disc, endeavoring to withdraw
further eastward to the barren and
difficult country of the Champaign
where the roads are poor and provis-
ions scant. Beyond is the forest OF
Ardennes and to the east the wooded
and clayey ridges of the forest Of
Argonne, as formidable a barrier &c
progress as any army could have. Be
yond is the Meuse, most of the bridges
of which will be destroyed.
IF they actually have abandoned
the Disc valley the German lines OF
communication are reduced to one,
passing by Givet, Namur and Liege.
The other, passing Mezieres, Mont
medy and Luxembourg, the next line
to the south, is commanded by the
guns at Verdon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-15
What Happened When Nero FiddIed and Rome Burned

July capital of
peacefully amidst
hills The sluggish Tbe slipped silently
by
Tyhenian Sea- There shine of
tactic,
enshouded with pail There of
of leaf
-onlyt awu stiffness of a corpse-lke world.
jugges yell
Crawling till
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-15
PITTSFIELn

Chester Front, who has been APP
pointed a potato inspector, left Mon
day for Littleton where he will be en-
gagged in the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-15


mighty
fire. The Ethiopian glded alley
Appian Esquine Hill
where frowned the palace of the infamous Nero
Beaes he the heavily sentinel who
couch Frustrating himself the ground pointed speech
urid
flames of the world Imperial Rome
evidently the spurnng the with his
lands Arrayng himself his