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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-17
TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLAR THRIFT CLUB PLAN
MEETS EVERYWHERE WITH POPULAR APPROVAL

the regular votes with each new six
months subscription which you may
secure between this and February Goth.
OF course it is the members of the
club securing the largest amount of
votes that win the big prizes.
Open Evenings.
For the benefit of those who may be
unable to call at the Thrift Club Man
ayers office at the Times Recorder
during the day, the office will be open
every Wednesday evening until nine
o'clock, and will be open until the
same hour on Saturday nights. On
other evenings the Thrift Club depart
ment will close promptly at eight. The
Campaign Manager is always on the
job during the dav and will be pleased
to meet members of the club and their
friends at any time.
The Power to Duplicate.
Every individual candidate who
turns in subscriptions to the Thrift
Club department can secure a dupli-
cate ballot for the number of votes he
wor she secured, and she can have this
duplicate ballot made out for any
lodge, society or church which he or
SIC may wish to duplicate for. By sup
licating for some lodge or society you
can secure their support for your own
personal campaign and at the same
time help them to win the hundred
dollars in gold prize offered to the
lodge, society or church scoring the
most votes in the Thrift Club con-
test. Only individuals have the power
to secure duplicate votes. Institutions
must either cast all their votes for
themselves only or else turn in their
subscriptions through some candidate
who will in turn have them duplicated
for the institution. Institutions from
any part of the territory are entitled to
enter the race for the hundred dollar
prize. If you do not care to enter
yourself be sure to see to it that your
society or church is informed of this
opportunity.
How The Prizes VIII Be Awarded.
The manner of awarding the prizes
is as follows:
The First Grand Prize of Four Hun
dred Dollars in Gold will be awarded
to the Member of the Thrift Club who
secures the largest number of votes in
all the seven districts included within
the club.
The Second Grand Prize of 500 in
Gold will be awarded to the member
of the Thrift Club who secures the sec
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How to Get Votes.

There are two different ways to get
votes. First, cut the free ten vote
coupon which appears in each issue of
the Times Recorder from now on.
Second, by securing new subscriptions
and renewal subscriptions to the
Times-Recorder. We refer you to the
vote schedule at the end of this an
nouncement and the the special open
ing offer of 10000 extra votes besides
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
WHITMAN TO TAKE OATH
OF OFFICE TOMORROW

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 31.-Charles
Seymour Whitman will tomorrow
noon be inaugurated ~ Republican
governor Of New York state. He will
take the oath Of office here in the Of
fice Of the secretary Of state. Chief
Justice Willard Bartlett Of the court
of appeals will be the administrat-
ing official. Governor-slect Whitman
will succeed Governor Martin H.
Glypn, Democrat. He defeated Gov
srnor Glynn at the November slec-
tions.
Following the oath-taking exer-
cises, the Inaugural esrsmonies prop
Or will be held In the assembly cham
ber Of the capitol. In Tie Legislative
hall before . great company Of gussts
officials, military and personal. the
nsw ehisf executive wfll dslivsf hi
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
IMPROVEMENT OF RURAL
SCHOOLS DISCUSSED TO-DAY

DENVER, Dec. 31.-Working es-
pecially for the improvement Of the
rural schools, the Colorado Teachers
association devoted all Of today's ses-
sion to consideration Of the present
efficiency Of rural and village schools
and to measures for their improve
ment in attendance, equipment, in In
struction, in supervision and in their
relation to rural living.
Governor E. M. Ammons and Gov
ernor-elect Carlson both discussed the
problems presented by rural educa-
tion and they were followed by .
number Of prominent educators Of
Colorado.
The Colorado Agricultural college
has made a complete survey of the
state with special reference to the
efficiency Of the rural schools; the
University Of Colorado has perform
ed like service for the high schools;
the Teachers college has made q
thorough study Of school taxation;
the committee Of the educational
council have made themselves famil-
lar with measures recently adopted II
other states.
All of this was brought to beal
upon conditions in Colorado during
today's program. The speakers In
cluded A. C. Monahan, specialist IL
rural education, Warrington, D. c..
E. B. Phillips, rural school commits
sioner Of Minnesota; Margaret e
Schallenberger. commissioner Of ele
mentary schools Of California; Dsar
w. W. Charters, Of the University o.
Missouri; President Lory Of the Colo
rado Agricultural college; ". B
Mooney, rural school visitor, Colorada
Teachers' college; George \. Young
head Of the Cache II Poudre eonsoli
dated school, and several Of the sean
ty superintendents Of longest oSrvic'
and widest knowledge Of condition
in this state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
EXPECT ENGLAND
TO MAKE AMENDS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. d.
II is stated on high authority that it
will be weeks and probably months
before the shipping protest negotia-
ton ends. The president does not ex-
pect more than partial British con-
ccssions Immediately. He Is confident
the first result will be that England
will agree to cease arresting Ameri-
can ships and conveying them to Brit
ish ports for examination Of cargoes,
unless well founded suspicion exists.
Other points are certain to cause
delay. The question of the revision
of the contraband list will probably be
lengthily discussed. Many elimina-
tions will be demanded privately. The
officials say that one of the chief ef-
fects will be to restore the worlds
confidence that America is really neu-
tral.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

address. In the late afternoon and
evening the newly elected executive
and Mrs. Whitman will hold pub
lie reception In the executive man
sion. They will be assisted In rsceiv-
ing by the remaining recently chosen
state officers and their wievs.
Governor elect Whitman will pro-
ceed to the capitol for his inaugura-
ton under military escort. He will
leave his official residence shortly be-
fore noon, bringing up = procession
in which his military staff and sew
eral state militia companies win take
part. General James w. Lester will
be the grand marshal Of the inaugu-
raj parade which promises to be sim
pie but impressive.
Besides Governor-elect Whitman
the other recently elected state Of
ficers will formally take their posts
tomorrow. These include: Edward
Schoeneck, lieutenant-governor; F. M.
Hugo, secretary Of state; Eugene M.
Travis, comptroller; James L. Wells,
treasurer; Egburt E. Woodbury., at
torney general; Frank M. williams,
state engineer and surveyor. All are
Republicans.
Both the executive mansion and the
executive Offices here are today full
ly prepared for tomorrow's formal
reception Of Charles w. Whitman,
governor-elect. Governor 0lynn is
quite ready to desert officially both
places, making way for his success
sor. Governor and Mrs. Glynn have
already opened their town house here
in the attractive Washington park
neighborhood.
The outgoing governor will resume
his editorial activities on his local
newspaper. He will first, It is prob
able, take several weeks rest. As
chief executive he took no real vaca-
tions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
HOME TRADE CREED

Copies Of the Home Patrons Greed
are supplied by the Grafton, N. D.,
Commercial club, TO all Grafton mer-
chants In quantities necessary. This
creed Is meilsd ont on rural routes,
and copies are mounted on paste
board, are displayed In the business
houses, the hotels. tho restaurants,
banks and all places which CUSTOM
era patronizs.
This il the wording OF the creed
which 10 printed ON . sheet II by 10
inches in 18-point type:
The Home Patrons Greed
I BUY AT HOME because my inter-
este are here;
BECAUSE, the community which is
good enough for me to live In is
good enough for me TO buy in;
BECAUSE, bslisvs in transactir2 2
business with my friends;
BECAUSE, want TO see the godf
BECAUSE, want to get what | sl5
when I pay for Il;
DASO@@ - SASs ny s4SASAc o~ea0k Sokstcu
me whom / run short;"
BECAUSE, every dollar l spend 1t
homo stays at homo and works for
the community In which I live:
BECAUSE. the man buy from
stands back Of his soods;
BECAUSE, I sell what l produes
here at homs. and hers / bug;
BECAUSE, the man l buy from psys
his part Of ths town, county and
stat4 tax;
BECAUSE. the man buy from helps
support my schools, my church, us
lodge, my home;
BECAUSE, when III Irck, misfortune
or bereavement comes, the man |
buy from il here With his kindly
greeting. his words Of cheer and his
pockethook, II need be;
BECAUSE, every dollar spend at
home gives me another chance at
that dollar.
Here I live, and here l buy.
BUY AT HOME.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

Growth of the Creamery Business.

Growth of the Creamery Business.
The San Juan creamery which was
established in this city about 10
months ago. has shown considerable
increase in business during the past
year. Seventeen thousand eight hun
dred dollars and seventy-six cents
represents the amount paid to the
farmers for cream. Eighty-three
thousand four hundred and sixty
six pounds of butter and seven
hundred gallons of ice cream were
marketed. Owing to the shortage Of
the cream supply the production Of
the plant fell short of the demand by
fully 40 per cent. We have every
thing in the San Juan basin to make
it an unexcelled dairying section and
it is hoped that more ranchmen en-
gage in the industry during the year
to come.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
FARMERS SHORT COURSE
AT PUEBLO CLOSES

PUEBLO, Colo, Dec. s1.-The
framers' short course which has been
in progress here for four days clos
ed this afternoon.
The Boys and Girls Corn club
show was the feature Of the closing
day, the exhibition attracting most
Of the interest Of the fathers and
mothers Of the exhibitors.
At the morning session, W. E. vap-
lom, in charge Of the boys and girls
club work, discussed poultry clubs or
ganized by the children. D. w.
Frear read a paper on corn clubs in
Colorado and then the delegates ad-
journed to the Commerce club, where
they were the guests of that club at
a luncheon. The purpose Of the
luncheon was to get the farmers and
business men Of Pueblo closer togeth-
er for a talk about the possibilities
Of Pueblo as market. 1t Ia expect
ed that some valuable suggestions
will be made In the future as the re-
suit Of the informal discussion at the
At 1880 p. m. DR.. Jeffers address,
ed the boys and girls who have ex-
hibits at the club show and after
wards there were several contests
among the boys and girls in judging
corn, stringing corn, naming apples
and naming kinds Of cloth.
A special session of the women's
section was held during the -rc-si,~
at which topics Of interest to N
ere discussed
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
MEXICAN FACTIONS
EACH CLAIM VICTORY

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. b.
State department dispatches say the
Carranzistas Tuesday evacuated Mon
terey and Villa occupied it. The rail
way communications from Tampico
to Monterey have been cut and trains
were fired on. Villa expects to march
to Tampico Immediately.
Mexico City official dispatches tell
of the disruption of the Gutierrez
cabinet and the minister Of public in
strauctions has resigned.
The state department has publish
ed the text Of Gutierrez's amnesty
proclamation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
INAUGURAL BALL IS
AT Albany TONIGHT

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 31.-Ths in.
augural ball will be held here tonight
in the state armory. Special boxes
have been reserved for Governor
elect Whitman and Mrs. Whitman and
Governor Glynn and Mrs. Glynn. The
military staff Of the incoming execu-
tive will also occupy q box. Mrs.
William Barnes, wife Of the ex-chair-
man Of the Republican state commit
tee, is among the society people list
ed as unofficial box holders. The
function, which Is subscription
event, will be for the benefit Of Z
local charity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
MARSHAL is SHOT.

TELLURIDE, Colo, Dec. 31.-Clar-
ence Tyler, night marshal Of Tellu-
ride, was seriously wounded by two
bandits wearing handkerchief masks
who held up the fremont bar at 3:20
this morning. Tyler as shot in the
back Of the neck, the bullet tearing
its way through the right ear.
A score of men were inside when
the robbers entered. All lined up
against the wall. One man covered
them while the other looted the cash
drawer Of $700. Ono customer slip
ped out and raised the alarm. Mar.
shal Tyler rushed to the saloon and
opened hrs. The bandits replied and
fed
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
FRENCH CAPTURE VILLAGE.

PARIS, Dec. 31.--The French cap
tured the village of Steinbach, in up
per Alsace, following one Of the hard
est engagements on the eastern
French front. They battled their
way from house to house. facing the
fire of the German rapid firers posted
in the windows.
Losses to both sides are enormous.
1t is officially stated the occupation
of Steinbach is exceedingly impor-
tant, opening the way to the roads
running from Altkirch and Mulhau-
sen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
DISPUTE CLAIMS OF ALLIES.

BERLIN (By Wireless), Dec. 81
The official statement contradicts the
allies claims. 1t declares the French
attacks in north Chalons were repuls-
ed heavily, and the allies gained no.
here. 1t says the allies are again
shelling Westende, damaging public
buildings but doing no military dam
age German sappers dynamited
French trenches south Of Rheims and
annihilated one French company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
sCHAEFFER HEADS
CLOSING PROGRAMS

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. 31.-Dr.
w. Grant Chambers, dean Of the
school Of pedagogy Of the University
Of Pittsburg, and DR.. Nathan c.
Schaeffer, Of this city, made the prin-
cipal addresses today at the closing
sessions Of the State Educational as
ISOLATION in convention here. Elec-
tion Of officers, reading Of reports
and closing routine business occupied
the educators during tho afternoon
session.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Visitors Depart.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Hoagland,
prominent Alamosa residents who
have been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. j. Bradford during the holiday sea-
son, left this morning for Salida,
here they will spend New Years with
their eldest son and then continue
their travels to Boulder, Mrs. Hoag-
land passing the year in that city,
where her son Edgar is student in
the State university. Mr.. Hoagland
will remain a week and then return
to his railroad duties in Alamosa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
QUIET ALONG THE
POTOMAC TONIGHT

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. az
For the first time in many years, no
official welcome will Be given tonight
to the nsw year. The usual acom-
munity" celebration and entsrtaIn-
hent was not attempted this year.
Officials and society plan many pri-
vste dinners, however.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
New Residents.

New Residents.
Mrs. C. M. Coulson and children,
Thelma, Mary, Helen and Leroy, were
arrivals from Colorado Springs last
night whose destination was River
side to join Mr.. Coulson, who recently
located there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
COMPLAIN AGAINST
JAPANESE METHODS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 81
A Pacific coast congressman declares
that a complaint has been filed as
serting that Japan is OBTAINING Pa
cific Mail company liners on the Pa
tific as England detains American
ships on the Atlantic. The matter
will probably come up on the floor
of the house.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. b.
The Carranzista consulate received
official advices from Vera Cruz claim
ing that General Maclovio Herrera
and $4,000 Carranzistas -crushingly
defeated the Villistas under General
Orestes Peyreys and Maximo Garcia
at Hipolito.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
, ;, u n II Il u y y y y y a a = q
!: PURELY PERSONAL Z
From Thursdays Daily q

"a ~ saau "a n n y q u n n
Ed McCaw, of the Florida mesa,
was in on market trip today.
John Frizzell, of the Florida mesa,
traded in Durango today.
], w. Price, of Breen, patronizsd
Durango merchants today.
Emmet Writ headed Dulce way this
morning after a short stay in Du-
range.
A. Mack, a tonsorial artist who
halls from Silverton, is a guest at
the Strater.
Silverton thermo registered
10 below zero this morning at s
o'clock.
Mrs. C. A. Copper is home from
Silverton, where she spent the Christ
mas season with her son and family.
Miss Emily Longenbaugh, of Cor
te2, is in town on shopping expe-
dition.
J. N. McTaggart, of the Animas
valley, purchased supplies in Durango
this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Smith, of Bay
field, were among the Durango shop
pers today.
Lyman Mead was down from the
Hermosa vicinity this afternoon pur-
chasing supplies for New Years.
o. w. Dalton was down from the
Animas valley today on hurried
business trip.
G. w. Fuhrmann, of the Animas
valley, delivered poultry to the Du-
range Mercantile company this morn
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Handley were
among the Florida mesa folk who
gave the Graden Mercantile company
liberal patronage today.
The Mesdames Pearson and Wilmer
made their usual Thursday trip from
the Pine River valley today to supply
customers with dairy produce.
Miss Nellie Nelson, teacher in the
Whittier school, returned from the
Silverton vinicity this morning,
where she spent part of her vaca-
ton with relatives and friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
REGARD PROTEST AS
GRAVE DEVELOPMENT

LONDON, Dec 31.-The admiralty
is prepared to complete the reports
of all ships carrying American goods,
hich have been held up or diverted
to ports. Specific allegations, irregu-
lar manifest and contrabands are cit
ed. Outside of actual fighting the
protest is regarded as the most seri-
Gus complication Of the war. A
strong minority anxiously believes
the protest indicated America Is pro-
German.
Most officials think satisfactory
solution will be found. Americans
are enraged because certain officials
call the protest political dodge"
The official press bureau is trying to
make case against America of hav-
ing published the note before it was
actually presented to England. 1t
was announced that it was not pre-
sented until Wednesday. Ambassa-
dor Page personally forced the for
eign office to make a retraction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
LITERACY TEST is
UPHELD BY SENATE

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 81
By a vote Of "a to 26 the senate re-
jected the immigration bill admitting
fugitives from political, religious and
racial persecution, whether they could
pass the literacy test or not.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
An Interesting Quartette.

The Sorority Singing club, very
attractive quartettet of young ladies,
came down from Silverton this MORN
ing on their way to San Juan coun-
ty, New Mexico, where they will give
entertainments tonight and tomorrow
night, returning here in time for the
concert they are scheduled to give
in Durango Saturday evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

A German resident Of Grand June
tion has decided that inasmuch ~ tie
price Of cabbsges II low and he he's
I large surplus that he viii ssnd
about 90 cases Of sausrkraut 70 ths
German army.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Democratic Expense Account.

Eight hundred and fifty dollars rep
resents the contribution to the DEM
ocratic county fund during the fall
campaign. An itemized statement Of
contributions and expenditures was
filed with the county clerk this morn
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
NeIyweds.

Nelyweds.
Ralph Fulkersin and bride, nee
Miss Rickner, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Rickner, of Mancos,
were guests at the Savoy last night
on their way to Arizona on their
honeymoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Funeral Notice.

Funeral Notice.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Robert
Mitchell will be held from the Ames
e. Bradford undertaking parlors Sat-
urday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev.
D. P. Gaines will have charge of the
service.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
LOCKETT CONFERS
WITH AMMONS

DENVER, Dec. 31.-Col. Lockett,
commander Of the Colorado federal
troops, conferred with Governor Am
mons this morning regarding the re-
moval of the troops.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Death of Mrs. Robert Mitchell.

Mrs. Hannah Mitchell. beloved wife
Of Robert Mitchell Of Bakers bridge,
passed away at Ochsner's hospital
this morning between and 3 o'clock.
Since early in the week, her condition
had been so critical the enG was ex-
pected at any moment. The deceased
was born in Janesville, Wis, sixty
nine years ago, January 10. Thirty
two years Of her life were spent In
Colorado. She was a most devoted
wife, kind neighbor and = true
friend. Many hearts are bowed down
with sadness over her passing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Marriage License Granted.

A marriage license was today is
sued to Crestino Casias and Benedita
Lucero. The application was filed
several days ago, but both would-be
bride and groom were under age and
it was necessary to get the consent
of the parents Of one and the guard
ian of the other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Sentenced to County Jail.

Sentenced to County Jail
A lad was tried . in the JUS
tice court this afternoon on the
charge Of stealing $3.50 in trade
checks from Stroble & Hutchinson.
He was found guilty and sentenced
to the county Jail for fifty days. Hard
labor is to be his portion during the
time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Released From Hospital.

Mrs. N. A. Heather, of Hesperus,
who spent seven weeks in Ochsner's
hospital undergoing treatment, left
this morning for her winter quarters
in Aztec. Her condition shows mark
ed improvement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

LONDON, Dec. 31.-Ambassador
Page called at the foreign office this
afternoon and conferred with Foreign
Minister Grey. 1t is understood he
explained the American protest, say
ing that the most friendly spirit ex-
listed. He hopes to clear conditions
that might result seriously II ignored.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 81
Secretary Bryan announced the COM
plete text of the American protest
would probably be published this aft
ernoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
New Years Greeting.

New Years Greeting.
City Clerk Wilson and City Treas
urere Hanno have prepared New
Years remembrances in the form Of
water bills. The same have to be re-
sponded to within ten days or the
owners Of property will find them
selves in dry territory.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Distributing Prosperity.

distributing Prosperity.
Three thousand six hundred dol
lars interest on savings accounts was
distributed by the Durango Trust
company today. The amount was d.
vided among 1888 depositors, whose
deposits total 1901 800.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Sorority Singing Club.

Notice is hereby given the patrons
of the Lyceum course Of the appear
ance of the Sorority Singing club, the
fourth number, Saturday evening,
Jan. End, at 8:45 p. m. General ad-
mission SO and 35 cents. Tickets on
sale at Tiffany's. Reserved seats may
be had after IL o'clock Friday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

Artistic Remembrance for the
New Year.
James Gallery is remembering his
friends with especially pretty calen-
dars for 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Ore Shipments.

Ore shipments.
Ores shipped from La Plata county
to the American Smelling & Refining
company during the year 1914, con-
tanned the following metals and val
ues:
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Departs for the Pacific Coast.

Departs for the Pacific Coast.
Phil Thompson, of Cortez, left for
the Pacific coast this morning via
Pennington for an indefinite stay.
He will make the connection link be-
tween railroads by auto.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
From Thursdays Daily

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