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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-09
GERMAN CHANCELLOR SAYS WE
FIGHT FOR PROTECTION OF OUR
LIFE and LIBERTY" IN SPEECH
.OL|vER SECURES A
PICTURE MACHINE
WITH MANY SLIDES

The Americus and Sumter County
Chamber of Commerce has secured
through the efforts of Farm Demon
strator j. G. Oliver, from the United
States department of agriculture, one
Of the most up-to-date stereopticons,
and large supply of slides illustrat,
ing scientific stock and grain grow
ing.
This machine and the slides will be
carried to the schools of Sumter
county and shown at night to the chill
dren and their parents. The slides are
some of the finest that this department
of the government have in stock, and
will not only be interesting to those
who view them, but will tend to learn
them many valuable lessons that can
be put into practice on the farms Of
LnlS county.
The first entertainment will be given
at Thompson school, at Broxton Cross
Roads store, one night next week.
This is a big thing for this county,
Sumter being the only county in Geor-
gia to undertake this method of in
struction in farm work, and the only
county to secure the picture machine.
secretary-Manager Hyman will ac-
company Mr.. Oliver in his visits and
assist him in making the meetings a
success.
The boys and girls of Sumter coun-
ty should get busy and get into the
club work with Demonstration Oliver,
for there is nothing that you can do
that will give you such interesting
work and pleasure, as being able to
be boss over your corn acre, four-crop
acres, tomato patch, or pig, as this
will do.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-09
BRYAN WILL NOT De
At INVESTIGATION

MIAMI, Fla, Dec. 9.-William j
Bryan, former secretary of state, has
said he would not appear in New York
for the investigation of the sale of two
United States warships to Greece. 1t is
impossible for him to arrive Saturday
in time to give the stipulated informa-
ton he possesses. His deposition may
be taken here.
Efforts are being made to learn
whether any navy secrets were dis
closed BY the sale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-09

more recent date, can be paid in full
aad the entire floating debt included
iii one payment.
The terms of the loan are entire sat
issactory, and the fact that Americas
is rendered all the money needed at
such low rate OF interest IL per
cent. reflects splendidly the city's A.
Eancial standing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-09
COUNCIL To CANCEL
THE FULL AMOUNT
CITY INDEBTEDNESS

For the purpose of paying off the
very many bills, notes and other obli-
cations outstanding and the net ac-
cumulation of several years past, the
city council at its meeting last night
completed details for negotiating a
twelve months loan in amount suffi-
cient to thus pay off the city's entire
floating Indebtedness, and at an ex-
ceedingIy low rate of interest," 1-2
per cent.
The amount required for this pur-
pose is $4,000, and the loan will be
repaid in twelve months.
During the past year the present ad-
n inistration has reduced in consider
able amount the Indebtedness incurred
by former councils, but the debt is
still too great for payment at present
with the limited income from taxes.
Some of the city's obligations are oI
long standing, including notes for bor-
rowed money at much greater rats
Of interest than will be charged TO,
the amount just Secured. Ii this re.
funding plan all outstanding debts, in
CURED long ago, with Indebtedness 81
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-09
COMMUN|PAW IS
ON WAY SAFE To
THE n. !. PORT

LONDON, Dec. 9.-The American oil
steamer Communipaw, reported sunk
by submarine off the Tripolitan coast
sailed from Alexandria, Egypt, for
New York, December Sth, according to
an announcement from Lloyds.
The first report that the Communi-
paw had been sunk was received De-
cember 7th, and it appears, therefore,
that the tanker was confused with
some other vessel which was sunk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-09

TIE Times Recorder is the ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District " itb Associated Press
service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-09
MEXICO HAS NAMED
THEIR ENVOY HERE
Continued on Page 5.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. S.-Sec-
retary of State Robert Lansing has
formally announced the receipt of ad-
vices announcing that Elisio Arredon-
90 will be the Mexican ambassador to
Washington. He has been the conf
dental agent of General Carranza.
The American ambassador to Mex
leo will probably he Henry P Fletcher,
present ambassador to Chile.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-09
Report From London.

LONDON Dec. German troops
are reported ON the Greek border. With
Anglo-French troops reforming theis
lines almost within Greek territory, it
is believed here that Greece cannot
postpone much longer a definite reve
lation of her stand, if the Allies cross
the border.
Colonel Phallis, of the Greek army,
is conferring with the Entente COM
Continued on Page 5.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25
WATCH YOUR STEP

In this piece Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon
Castle have been delighting New York
with their exquisite dancing, which
is far more important than the plot,
which is as follows:
A wealthy and eccentric old man
died. He was possessed of many rela-
tives and did not know which one
foulld prove most worthy of his
riches, so he stipulated that the man
or woman who had reached years of
maturity without ever having loved
or been loved, should become his
heir. His niece, Ernesta Hardacre,
actually fulfilled the requirements, but
his nephew, Joseph illyburn, tries
hard to prove that he, too, is a worthy
candidate. Many complications arise
before happy ending is reached.
There is a burlesque grand opera
scene in which all the women in the
boxes are knitting and chatting, while
the men are telephoning and reading
tickers. Pagliacci, the only person on
the stage to whom no attention is
paid, struggled through his heart
broken lament. There was in this
same scene a symnopated version Of
"Rigoletti" that brought Verdi up from
his grave in protest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN

Children are the worst sufferers
from our defective pure food laws;
they are the greatest consumers of the
counterfeit jams, jellies, candy, ice
cream and soda water which are the
masterpieces of the. food adulterators
art. Nearly all the states have passed
pure food acts, based largely upon the
federal law. Bureaus of chemistry,
state and local boards of health; wo-
mems clubs, newspapers and maya
zines have joined hands in crusade
for the enforcement of these laws. The
unfortunate fact is that the law CON
ssiders each ingredient by itself, and,
unless positive harmful effects are
shown, sanctions it. A child might
easily eat one piece of impure candy
and escape any observable illness. The
amount of poison may be so minute
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25
IN COLLISION
CAR SCATTERS
GARDEN SEED
UNUSUAL ACCIDENT OCCURS ON
LAMAR STREET.

A Ford car left standing on Lamar
street yesterday evening, the engine
still humming, did little stunt quite
unexpected to the somewhat startled
owner and to several hundred onlook-
ers. The driver had gone into the
postoffice, when the little Ford decided
to "ramble right along" and did SO
without delay. Shooting across the
wide street diagonally it struck the
front of the Howell Pharmacy like a
shell from one of Kaiser Bills AZ
centimeter guns, scattering a half ton
of garden seed along the pavement.
The car then started up the wide
stairway, and was making a record
even in that direction when the owner
got hold of the bit and stopped the hill
climber before it reached the roof of
the Allison building.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25
LOST IN LONDON
FEATURE PICTURE
At OPERA HOUSE

Lost in London" a three-reel fea-
ture, and "A Taste of High Life" a
one-reel comedy, make up the bill for
today at the Opera House. Lost in
London" is an instructive as we'll as
interesting picture, as it shows PIC
lures of some Of the most noted places
in the English capital city.
"A Taste of High Life" is a rip
snorting comedy, featuring Charlie
DeForestI Manager McAfee says this
comedy is worthy companion to the
special feature offered, and that the
two make up strong bill.
Miss Ivy Close, voted the most beau
tiful woman in England, plays the
leading role in Lost in London" Miss
Close plays the part of circus aero
bat to perfection, and in manner
that is sure to please.
Tomorrow the Opera House offers
1.-THE Little Rebel civil war drama,
featuring Gene Bautier. "Puss in the
Boots" a one-reeler. completes the
bill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
(BY C. c. JONES'

(BY C. C. JONES.)
TIE Crisp-Lanier Literary Society
met in joint meeting Friday, Feb. 18TH
and again Monday, Feb. 22d. Besides
the regular order of business in last
Fridays meeting, the monthly
elections of officers was held.
From the two tickets submitted by
the nominating committee the follow
ing officers were elected: Otis Carter
President; Miss Ruth Macarthur, Vice
President; Miss Thelma Wilson Stew
art, Secretary; Prof. Charles NJ.
Hale, Critic.
The meeting Monday was held to
celebrate Washington's birthday. A
special program was rendered by the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Tomorrow the eighth episode CT
1.-THE Master Key" will be shown at
the Alcazar. In this exciting INSTALL
ment of the seriel, John Dore is ac-
cused of the murder of Wilkerson' s
agent The two reels that will be
shown produce new thrills and there Is
excitement galore.
Merry Mary's Marriage" a comedy
featuring Alice Howell and RUDE
Miller, completes Fridays bill
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

KEEPING LENT.


\ \ 4 + \ = 4 + ~ y \ y +
Mrs. Ben Adhem (may her tribe not
pouD
Awoke one night from dreams of
growing stout,
And as she lay, frightened and sorely
troubled,
Feeling her chin to see that twas not
doubled,
She spied, perched on chair right by
her bed,
A vision sweet-gowned, and quite
well-bred,
A book she rested on her tight-clad
And at it she was staring patiently,
In wonder, then, the awakened lady
said,
why are you here?" the vision raised
her mead
ITO get the Names" she answered, 81
was sent,
OF all the women who abandon Bridge
in Lent"
She opened wide a spotless, unmarked
book,
mot one have l yet found" and add
ed, Look"
Don't write me down." quick cried
out Mrs Ben!
''For if one stops for forty days, why,
then,
Ones place is lost in her swift social
rush,
And then one has to stay outside,
But hush!"
She whispered Write me down with
those
Who only play one table The vision
rose,
And, with weary sigh she shook her
--''No book would hold the names of
those" she said.
New York Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25
LENTEN SERVICES AT
CALVARY CHURCH

I The services at Calvary church to-
morrow (Friday) will be as follows:
Penitential office, IL. noon; evening
prayer and address, 1880 p. m. The
subject of the address at the evening
service will be English Church His
tory" The public is cordially invited
TO be present
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25
IT'S MARY FULLER
DAY At THE ALCAZAR

Today is Mary Fuller day at the
ever popular Alcazar. Manager Pra-
Their offers the petite little favorite in
His Guardian Angel" A one-reel
comedy, Fools and Pajamas," com
pletes the bill for the day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25
MONEY TO LEND.

We are in position to obtain money
on farm lands in Sumter county
promptly at reasonable rates. If you
desire a loan call on or write US.
JAMES A. & JOHN A. FORT,
advt-28-1m Planters Bank Building
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Mrs. Thad Wise, Mrs. Luther Wise,
Mrs. Joseph Williams, Mrs. Edgar
Zimmerman and Mrs. French, made
up party of shoppers coming from
Plains this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25
hat the harmful effects are not appar-

that the harmful effects are not appar-
ent. But in the, course of time minute
qualities of arsenic may produce dis
ease. What the public needs is pro-
lection against the accumulative pro-
cess, and, to assure this, the law
should exclude any poisonous matter,
However minute.
Hence, we must see that proper laws
are passed and enforced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Mr.. W. j. Thornton is now conva-
descent after recent severe illness with
rheumatism, and is now able to leave
the sick room, to the qualification of
his many friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Mrs. James Summerford, of Leslie,
was the guest of friends while shop
ping in the city today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Miss Edna Helmey has returned to
her home in Savannah after a pleas
ant visit to Miss Clara Weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Satisfied that the invasion of Hol-
land b the Dutch has been successful
ly effected, Max Banner went back to
selling groceries today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Miss Lorene Turner, who is visiting
Miss Carrie Bradley near Leslie, will
return today, accompanied by Miss
Bradley as her guest for several days
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

W. A. Horne, of Birmingham, is
among the visitors spending today in
Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY.

Deceit is the deadliest enemy 70
character that we know"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

We show our appreciation of your
patronage, in giving the best grade
wood at the lowest price. Wheatley
Bros, Phone 2S8. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

We have few loads of very fine
kindling wood. Loads from soc up.
Wheatley Bros. Phone 1888. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Ii you need Glasses can fit yOu.
Bell, the Jeweler. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Mr.. and Mrs. John Field, of Eaton
ton, have returned to their home after
a visit to relatives in and near Amer
icus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Mr. w. l.. Alexander, of Dawson, is
visiting Prof, and Mrs. L. D. Lockhart.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25
MISS FORTS BRIDGE

Miss Floyd Fort entertained yester-
ed yesterday with a beautiful after
noon party at her brothers home in
the Fort Apartments on Lee street.
The flowers used in decorating the
rooms were pink and white hyacinths
and narcissi. The lights were shaded
in pink and the same color appeared
in the prizes and refreshments. Auc-
ton was played at four tables an
dainty handkerchief hand embroid-
cred in pink was given at each table
for top score. These were won by
Misses Louise Williford, Mary Ella
Davenport, Georgia Bena Dodson and
Mamie Sue Bell. Besides these were
present Mrs. Sam Clegg, Mrs. Walter
Maynard, Mrs. John Council, Mrs. Lu-
cius McCleskey, Mrs. Hollis Fort, Mrs.
John Hudson, Mrs c. F. Swain, Mrs:
Walter Rylander, Mrs. Glenn Hooks,
Mrs. Charles Hudson, Mrs. H. o. Jones,
Mrs. W. ]. Josey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25
lembers of The society, as follows:

members Of the society. as follows:
MusicMarsaret syndor.
Speech Chas. Simmons.
Recitation-Naomi Wright.
Circumstances Davenport, Eunies
Royal, Margery Brown. TheIna Tisoa-
Debate, Resolved That @ ,orgia
Should Have Woman Suffrage" Az
firmative, Margaret WheatIey, Margery
Kalmon. Mary Rose Brown. orleam
Ansley; Negative, Oscar Carter, Wal
ter Bell George Walker.
High School -Egbert Clark
Violin SoIo-Evelyn Bragg.
Reading-Louise Merritt.
Recitation-Mary Alice Lingo
Original Story Frances McMath-
Jokes-Barney Ball.
Music-Hazel Horne.
After adjournment Of the Literary
Society Monday the students were Civ
en- half-holiday. The students are
thankful that Gen. Washington was
kind enough TO be born On a date Eha&
comes around while school is in ses-
sion. The pupils are only too scrrF
that the Fourth of July, Uncle Samcs
birthday, does not come during school
time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Mr.. John L. Oliver is still detained
at Blakely by the very serious illness
Of his daughter, who resides there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

If your watch don't keep correct
time see s. A. Daniels, the JeWeler.
adVt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

"A Woman is as Old as She Looks
The fountain of youth that Ponce De
Leon sought is not in Florida, but in
Americas, in The Widener Comfort
Shop"
Consult Mrs. Winifred Widener, Fa-
scial and Scalp Specialist, if you are
mot satisfied with your appearance.
Complete line of unexcelled Toilet
Articles for sale.
Telephone S01 for an appointment or
tor consultation.
MRS. W!NIFRED vIDENER
.Eac.a. anu Scalo Specialist.
.Americus. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Mitchell, of
Moultrie, have returned there after a
visit to relatives in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Miss Martha Joynes. after an extend
ed visit to relatives in Hawkinsville,
returned this morning to her home
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

BUNDLE DAY
Don't forget Bundle Day, Feb. 9th.
You can send fool to college; but
you cannot make him think. "-Anop.
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/
Mr. John L. Oliver is still detained
at Blakely by the very serious illness
of his daughter, who resides there.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Mitchell, of
Moultrie, have returned there after a
visit to relatives in Americas.
Cliff Williams has returned from
Lanark-on-the Gulf, and shows certi-
ficate of having taken a bath in the
sad, sad sea.
Mr.. James H. McConkey, of Wilkes
barre, Pa and we'll known as the au-
thor of Sunday school works, is in
Americas, where he has visited, prev
iously and has many friends.
Arthur G. Wheatley, of Baltimore,
is visitor in Americas, a guest of
the hotel Windsor while here
Mrs. A. Holman, of Thomasville, is
visitor in Americas, having arrived
this morning.
w. L. Sheppard, of Marshallville, is
among the business visitors in Ameri,
Gus today,
T. A. AGREE came up this morning
from Albany, spending the day in the
city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

T. A. AGREE came up this morning
from Albany, spending the day in the
city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

w. L. Sheppard, Of Marshallville, is
among the business visitors in Ameri,
Gus today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25
Basket Ball.

The Hi girls went to Albany last
Friday, and we're defeated in closely
contested game, The Albanians wan
by a score of 4 to 2. The Americas
girls were unable to locate the has
kets in Albany, on account of these
being of more than regulation height
The girls are looking forward. to am
other game with the Albany girls, ca
be played in Americas.
The boys met with better success ia
their game with the Cordele i've. The
sore" was 10 to Ia in favor of t5e
A. H. S. boys.
Annual Staff Selected.
The following editorial star for
this years annual has been selected:
Robert Lane and Ida McMath, Editors
in Chief: Misses Maud Conner and
Oracle McMath, Associate Editors: ~
y. JoheS, buhlueSS WtdIfdSctS Tray
mond Rodgers, Assistant Business
Manager; Otis Carter and Miss FloFx
pennam, Literary Society Editors1
Louis Albert Morgan, Sporting editors
Otis Physioc, Staff Artist.
Lumpkin WlthGraws From
District Debate.
What was to have Leen a triangular
debate between Americas. Lumpkin
and Ashburn, now promises to be q
dual debate, on account of the with
drawal of Lumpkin. Prof. Lambert Is
in receipt of letter from Lumpkin tn.
this effect This promises to make thesas
debate all the more interesting
q. ID. C. Contest.
The local chapter of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy has Of
fered prize to the pupil of the Amer
icus public schools writing the best
essay of from a thousand to fifteen
hundred words on the following sub
ject: 1.-The Causes That Led to the
War Between the States" The winner
of this prize will be a contestant for
similar prize offered by the state-
organization for the best essay from
the schools OF the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

| g MS for this page should be
'phoned the Times Recorder not
later than eleven o'clock on day
of publication.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Mrs. A. Holman, of Thomasville, is
a visitor in Americas, having arrived
this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Arthur c. Wheatley, of Baltimore,
is visitor in Americas, a guest OF
the hotel Windsor while here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-21
Woman and Home

dictatorial. and he laid down moro
rules than poor Ann could remember
| in her pretty head.
"rd leave if was you," volunteered
Miss Murphy. OF the outside Office.
Never" vowed Ann firmly.
"lvo heard he was crossed In love"
went on Miss Murphy. st might have
comes up here sometimes to consult
him about her mothers affairs
Ann said nothing. but a jealous
anger took possession OF hcr heart
She was mortified to discover that her
mind dwclt more on Gerald Ford than
it did upon the burning question of
feminine rights. and the first glow
OF triumph that had followed her sue
ccssful answer to Mr.. Brecn's adver-
ttsemcnt had been dimmcd by Gerald's
unexpected aloofness. His manner to
her was stern and businesslike in the
extreme and instead of tantaliHing him
by her daily presence In his Office, she
herself was most unhappy
Daily she heard him talking over
the telephone, making appointments
with men and women OF their own set
only to turn to her at last. CURLY
dictate some stupid letter. and, closing
his desk for the day. rush off to some
pleasure.
Added to these woes was the dis
approval OF her usually indulgcnt
parents. They bcwailed tho fact that
their only daughter forsook them to
toll in dngy Office.
IL was a diSaSrecable day In Janu-
AIRY. Ann hated TO leave the coZincss
OF her own little sittineroom. with
its glowing fire and Inviting idleness
of easy chairs and new books
Everything went wrong that morn
ing. She was late ut the office and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-21
Wants Loan Of Typewriter
BY MARION HARLAND.

am interested In a girl of fifteen
who wishes 10 learn typewriting. She
was working in an office, but has lost
nor position because Of the war SO
far she has been unable to secure an
other. An agency tells her IL can place
her If she viii learn typcwriting. The
fro" school is fun and her people can
not aHord TO send her to pay school.
so III some one will lend her machine
&c practice nron at home will see that
she has instruction in its use. Can
YOU help her out? IF. +. e."
This story is of more than usual in
tcrcst. II will be seen that she asks
Tor the loan OF Il machine, not the gift
When go many thousands are almost
starving for the want OF honest en-
p!oymtnt il is cminently mt that the
Corner should not overlook this oppor-
tun'ty Of helping one woman to make
Il livelihood.