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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09
WIN
SUNDAY BATTLE
FROM RUSSIANS

VIENNA, Aug. 9.-An official dis
patch from Austrian headquarters il
Poland early today states the Russ ats
We're cacis.yely defeated Sunday be-
tween Lubartow and Miechow, resIlt-
ing driving two sections of the Slav
army apart, with the intervening gap
occupied by Austrians. The Russian
north wing fled in a northeasterly di-
rection, crossing the Vieprz river at
Leastkowice, which is the route of re-
treat being followed by the main body
of Grand Duke Nicholas forces.
The south wing, which was COM
pletely cut off and forced to surrender
constitutes a well-equipped force OF
six thousand men, but with little
heavy ordnance. The official report
adds the Austrian army continues to
pursue and harrass the retreatin Z
north wing of the Russians, which is
said to be in a demoralized condition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09
STEAMER EASTlAND
WILL Be RAISED
(By Associated Press

CHICAGO. Aug. 9.-The task of
raising the steamer Eastland was
started today, and it is expected the
hull will be righted during tomorrow.
his route and he is assured that will
result in an effective and permanent
system of road building throughout all
the territory traversed by the high
way The towns visited since the first
of August by Mr.. Gilbreath were Lake
City, Live Oak, Madison Monticello
Albany, Americus Macon. Atlanta,
Chattanooga, Nashville and Chicago.
In regard to the difference between
Leon and Jefferson counties in Florida
as to the selection of a route for the
highway, Mr.. Gilbreath stated that
while the matter was not yet quite
sraightened out he thought it would be
very soon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09
PT.J.M.B BRYANT
TRANSFERRED To
ARKANSAS POST
WILL HAVE CHARGE OF LITTLE
ROCK CEMETERY.

Capt. J. NJ Bryant, superintendent at
the National Cemetery, Andersonville.
one of the most important posts in that
department, is to be transferred to Lit
tie Rock and placed in charge of the
national cemetery there as superin-
tendent. Capt. Bryant has had charge
of the Andersonville post during long
period of years. He is most efficiert
caretaker and superintendent, and dur
ing his long service has made many
friends in that community and in
Americus who regret the change that
sends him to another post The name
of Supt. Bryant's successor has not yet
been announced here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09
MEXICAN OUTLAWS
INVADE TEXAS AND
ARE REPULsED BY
BAND Of COWBOYS
(By Associated Press.l

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Aug. 9.-Ofi-
cials here today turned their attention
to reports that three hundred Mexi-
cans had crossed the border into Hill
dago county, and that small parties
are apparently making their way to
a concentration point in that commun-
ity. Unusual precautions are being
taken to prevent an outbreak, and il
is expected the soldiers sent to the
Norras ranch last night to relieve
have been attacked by bandits.
Details of the fight at Norras ranch
are awaited with keen interest here
but owing to the bandits having cut
all telephone and telegraph wires and
the isolated nature of the country in
that region, only meagre details of the
encounter have reached Brownsville
According to these accounts, however
fourteen ranchmen, who were later re-
inforced by soldiers, succeeded in re.
eplling he attack of the Mexicans, sew
eral of the outlaws being killed Five
of the American ranchmen and three
soldiers were wounded during the
fighting.
The operation of all passenger trains
was suspended during last night, ow-
ing to fears that outlaws might wreck
them, thus endangering the lives OF
all on board, and early this mornin 3
additional troops were sent to Lyferd,
Raymondville and Sebastian.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09
COTTON BURNS
BENEATH RAYS
SCORCH|NC sun
MANY CROPS IN SUMTER ARE CUT
IN HALF

Farmers in Americus today assert
that cotton crops on many Sumter
county farms will be cut in half as
the result of drouth. The partial rains
last week were helpful to an extent.
but the beneficial effect resulting has
long since vanished, and vegetation is
again blistering under the pitiless rays
of burning sun. Old cotton has long
since shielded its yield of forms and
small bolls, and will take on no new
fruit at this late stage. Only the
grown bolls now on such cotton will
materialize, and this will mean less
than half the expected yield. Young
cotton, or that of later planting, would
bloom again should rain come in time
to save it. The concensus of opinio1
is that Sumter county will get half o
crop, on a greatly reduced acreage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09
GREATEST CROP
Of WHEAT IN
j. 6. HISTORY
fBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Aug. 9.-The
American farmers are harvesting the
greatest wheat crop ever grown il
any country this year. The totai
yield may be a billion bushels, though
the agricultural department today es-
Inmates the production at 962,000,00C
reals have also been produced, the off
cial estimate placing the total coru
crop at 2,918,0O0,00O bushels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09
White Way Meeting Tuesday
At Chamber of Commerce Office

heightened civic pride, prosperity,
cleanliness, health, safety, enterprise,
as we'll as other progressive tenden-
cies. All to be desired of the town in
which one lives"
The membership of the Chamber c.
Commerce Great White Way" COM
mittee is composed of ]. w. Harris, Jr.,
chairman; Frank Harold and John
Sheffield A better committee could
never have been selected for this task.
They are men Of ability and brains ana
they are men quick to grasp the needs
of an improvement of this nature, that
will mean so much to the growth Of
Americus. This committee will meet
at o'clock Tuesday afternoon. While
the meeting will be for the committee,
still any of our citizens who are in
terested are welcome to be present and
hear the discussions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09

The Chamber of Commerce having
gathered all data necessary for the
committee of that organization looking
to the erection of a Great White
Way" for this city, will lhold an
important meeting tomorrow after
noon at the Chamber of Commerce
building for the purpose of going ove7
the matter and deciding just what will
be done.
The bids for the erection of the
lighting standards have been prepared
and are in the hands of Secretary Hy-
man, and the Americus Public Ser
vice company has also submitted a
schedule of prices for the lighting OF
the Great White Way" when it will
have been installed, ready for light
ing. 1t is intended by the committee
to have this great improvement ready
to light in time for the fall business
season, and by the time that Americas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09
DENY KAISER HAS
ASKED GEAR FOR
Pc ACE TERM s
(By Associated Press.)

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 9.-Persons
in close touch with Danish court cir
cles here say today they know nothing
of am alleged peace offer said to have
been made Russia by Germany
through the medium of King Hokon.
The alleged secret negotiations have
been widely talked off during several
days past, but no Importance is at
tached the rumor in view of today's
semi-official GENIAL of its authenticity
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09
SOL0As ON HOMEWARD TRIP
AFTER NEXT WEDNESDAY

Sumter's representatives in the leg
islature, as well as the large contin-
gent from this section who have haunt.
ed the capital in the interest of leg
islation desired, will trek homeward
this week. There will be no extra ses
sion, as feared, and the regular session
will end Wednesday night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 9-There is a
new candidate out for the position of
meanest man in Georgia, which up to
now has been held by the Atlanta bus
mess man whose wife testified a cou-
pie of years ago that he gave her five
cents week for spending money.
The new applicant for superlative
meanness is told of by the Rev. T. M.
Elliott, a rural pastor, whose chicken
yard has been raided and robbed sew
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09
Nj LADY DONS
NIFTY ATTIRE
WHEN Swimming
Especial to Timcs-Recorder.)

ATLANTA, Ga. Aug. 9.-The stock
ingless bathing suit for women has
made it's appearance at the East Lake
Country club, and other exclusive
bathing places around Atlanta
At first the ladies went without
stocking only when taking a dip in the
early morning or late at night when
there was no crowd around, or at
least only the friends of their imme
diate circle, but more recently one or
two daring and shapely maidens have
appeared sans stockings in the after
noon. They maintain that it is more
sensible, and that bare legs are every
whit as modest as thin silk hosiery
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09

: ALLIED SUBMARINE SINKS
BIG TURKISH BATTLESHIP
(By Associated Press.)

y (By Associated Press.) =
= CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. o. y
= An official communication issued >
= today by the Turkish ministry of =
= marine says the Ottoman battle >
: ship Khoyreddin Barbarossa was :
= sunk by hostile submarine. De- =
= tails of the attack are withheld =
= by the ministry, and it is impos- =
= sible to give an accurate esti- 7
= mate of casualties sustained. \
= \ 4 4 4 \ y \ = + \ \ \ \ !
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09
UNCLE ga MI FL
ASSURES COTTON
CROWERSOF HELP

NJ answer to a set of resolutions
sent to the president of the United
States a few days ago by the Americus
and. Sumter County Chamber of Com
merce, relative to the cotton situation
in this section and it's difficulties
arising from SO many bales being held
over from last years crop and new
crop about to be gathered, the follow
ing information has been rendered by
letter received today from the sec
retary of state, and which is herewith
given in full:
Department Of State.
Washin gton, August 9TH, 915.
Mr.. ]. w. Harris, Jr., President,
Chamber of Commerce,
Americus, Sumter County, Ga.
Sir; The department is in receipt
of a resolution addressed to the presi-
dent of the United States, adopted by
the business men and planters of
Americus and Sumter county, relative
70 the difficulties being experienced
~ the farmers of the South in making
shipments of cotton to neutral coun-
tries of Europe.
In reply you are informed that the
department keenly appreciates the DIFF
ficulties surrounding the expectation of
cotton from this country and is en-
deavoring to do all that it properly can
to relieve the situation.
While it is not possible to outline
the exact methods to be pursued by
the department, you may rest assured
the strong representations looking to-
ward the protection of the interests of
this important commodity and those
connected with it are being, and will
be made. Further than this assur-
ance, the department would not care
to indicate the method at this time.
There are enclosed copies of the
British order in council of March Il,
1915, and the departments reply
thereto. The British order in council
is still the subject of diplomatic dis
cussion between this government AMI
the government of Great Britain.
Realizing the limitations of the mar
ket for cotton arising from the war
situation the department has from
time to time called for reports of the
market for cotton in foreign countries
from is consular officers stationed
abroad with a view to indicate any
possible openings for cotton that might
relieve the situation due to the de-
creased expectations to Europe.
Copies of these reports may be OBJ
tanned from the Bureau of Foreign and
Domestic Commerce of the Department
of Commerce. | am, sir
Your obedient servant,
ALVEY A. ADEE,
Second Assistant Secretary, for the
Secretary of State
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09

will hold its county fair.
Mr.. Henry J. Hoeltage, an expert IL
Illuminating engineer of New York City,
in writing to Secretary Hyman of the
project, has this to say: Il consider
it one of the most important factors
in the upbuilding and extension of q
city the attention given to its streets
and in this direction nothing is of
greater value to municipality than
modern street lighting system. Mod
ern street lighting means the ade-
uuate illumination of the streets ani
sidewalks, the dispelling of gloom thai
formerly enshrouded buildings-public
and private-it means system that is
truly decorative by day as well IS
utilitarian by night.
Hundreds of cities and towns in the
United States have been electrified by
light into new life; their thousands Of
glowing lamps having resulted in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09
Meanest Man In Georgia
Steals Parson Chickens

eral times recently.
"A man who will steal chickens from
a Methodist minister is to my mind the
meanest man in the world" says Rev
Mr.. Elliott.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09

(s) Underwood & Underwood.
The battleship Connecticut has sail
ed from Philadelphia for Hayti to re-
store order after the assassination of
the president there
The Connecticut had nearly 500 ma
rines on board and she picked up 200
more off the Virginia capes. The navy
department also ordered the hospital
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-09
= WEATHER FORECAST FOR
= AMERICUS AND VICINITY 4

y y = y = = \ = \ \ \ \ 4 =
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-29
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

Both the dancing and moving pictures
have been discontinued for the present at
Island park.
At the Empire today and tomorrow the
cameo of the films, Jewel, featuring Ella
Hall, an exquisite photo play in five parts,
will be shown.
Walter II. Harvey of Worcester Mass,
has sold his cottage house at IL Eels
court to Mr. and Mrs. George W. Shu-
man. They buy fer home.
J. Edward Hall, who recently sold his
house on Chaplin street to Supt. \. l..
Trip of the street railroad, has broken
ground for a house on High Lawn road.
Warren L. Walker, street commission
er, had some men and the road scraper
at work this morning on Flat street i'm
proving the street in front of the
Mosher & Tucker garage.
Today the Rosary will be the special
attraction at the Princess theatre, a
Y. l.. S. f. production in seven stirring
acts featuring Kathlyn Williams and
supported by an all-star cast.
Mrs Floyd B. Johnson gave a Halloween
party at her home, II Western avenue,
yesterday afternoon from to 6 o'clock
for Miss Eva Haynes. Twelve of Miss
Haynes's friends were invited. Halloween
games were played and refreshments were
served
The Vermont Wheel club will celebrate
in the week of Nov { the Both anniver-
sary of the organization of the club. There
will be suitable entertainment and it is
proposed to make the anniversary one
long to be remembered. The board of
governors will meet this evening, and a
regular club meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday evening.
About so women attended the home
missionary meeting in the Congregation
al chapel yesterday afternoon. Mrs
Park w Fisher gave q very interesting
address on the mountain women of Ken
lucky. An Offering of $17.45 was re
| ceived Tonight at $50 Mr.. Fisher vii
give a stereopticon lecture in the churcl
on their work in Leburn. An offering
will be received at the close of the ad
dress.
An interesting old engraving showing
| Brattleboro as it appeared in 1S43 is OF
exhibition in one Of the show windows 0
| Clapp & Jones. The view evidently wa
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-29
WEST HALIFAX.
Death of Halifax Native.

A recent issue of the Troy, n. Y,
Times contained q notice of the death
of Horatio H. Halliday of that city,
with picture. Mr.. Halliday was one Of
Troy s oldest and most prominent cit
liens, was born in Halifax 81 years
ago, remaining in this town until he
was p years old, when he went to
Troy. He entered the business of MAX
ing stamps, dies and stencils, an occu-
patton which he followed continuously
until failing health forced him to give
up, although the business continued.
He long enjoyed the honor and dis
tinction of being the oldest member in
point of service of the Troy Citizens
corps, of which he became an active
member in 1858, retaining his member
ship ever since. He always took a live
ly interest in the affairs of the organic
alton, always evincing pride in his af-
filiation with it. He also took great
pride in the fact that he had never I'M
til this year missed participating in the
annual corps day parades of the organ
ization, and on other occasions when
the corps paraded in Troy during local
celebrations. His appearance in these
professions during late years always
elected admiration from the onlOokers
who knew him, and no member in line
made a better appearance in the full
uniform and bearskin shake. He was a
member of the Universalist church and
prominent Mason.
In an editorial the Times said tina;
the phrase "typical American" could
be used with no more propriety than a.
description of Mr.. Halliday, also that
city's real wealth was in citizens of
| his calibre.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-29
PERSONAL.

Adm Houghton Of Springfield (Vt,) is
in town today on business
Mrs Fred II. Morse, who has been i'll
three weeks at her home on Main street,
is still confined to the bed.
Miss Dorothy Knight and Miss Louise
Mann walked to Newfane Thursday morn
ing, taking dinner at the Wndham Coun-
ty House and riding back with Mr.. Ben
son in the evening.
Herbert p. Yearly and family are NOV
ng today from the house at 13G South
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-29
DEATHS.

In Bennington, Oct. 81, Miss Grace E.
Snow, n, formerly of Wilmington.
In Brattleboro, Oct %, Mrs. Harriet
NJ (Judd) Smith. SO, of Hinsdale, n. H.,
widow of Daniel Smith.
In Wilmington, Oct %, Leila Edna
Cook Green, 33, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. E. R. Cook-a native of West Dover
and former resident of West Brattle-
boro
In Mt. Hermon, Mass, Oct. %, Mrs.
Stella (Tyler) Holton, Il, wife Of John
+. Holton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-29
MARRIAGES.

In Brattleboro, Oct. IS, by Carl S. Hop
kins, Esq, Edward j. Coughlin and Miss
Allina NJ. Grise, both of Bristol, Conn.
In New Haven, Conn, Oct. ~, Wales
E. Cheney of Wilmington and Miss Mar
garet Wilson of New Haven.
In Dalton, Mass, Oct. 81, by Rev.
Leigh Diefendorf, Amos Henry Sher-
man of Hagerstown, Nd, formerly Of
Brattleboro, and Miss Gertrude Emma
Matthews of Brattleboro
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-29

made from point part way up South
Main street hill and shows among other
landmarks the Reed castle, which used to
stand on Green street near the junction
of Church street, the old Baptist church
on the site of the Princess apartments
and the Methodist church building on
School street. The print is the property
of Fred Davis, the painter, who found it
on the back of another old picture.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-29

Main street, sold recently to Alfred Vii
liams of South Newfane, to the Methodist
parsonage, JOG High street.
Henry !. Carpenter and granddaughter,
Miss Lillian Redheld of Newfane, re-
turned today from weeks visit to the
home of Mr.. Carpenters nephew, DIR. ID.
d. Ashley, in New York city. They will
go to their homes tonight.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-29

There will be a private sale of
household goods, including dining set
and bed room sets, at bargain prices,
afternoons and evenings at J. E. Hall s,
II Chaplin street. Adv. 2O2-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-29

BY request, Mr. Wales will open an adj
vanced evening class for children, 10 les
sons and reception. Information given at
the Masonic temple. Adv 206-207
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-29
MORTIFIED. MASS.
MRS. STELLA (TYLER) HoLToN.
Well Known Mt. Hermon Resident Dies
Following Shock

Mrs. John P. Holton, II, for 53 years
a resident of Mt. Hermon, died IN ner
home about clock last evening, fol
lowing a shock which she sustained two
weeks earlier She had been in i'll
health many years, but had been able
to ride out.
Mrs. Holton 5 maiden name was
Stella Tyler. She was born in Chester
field, n. H., a daughter of Rolston and
Mary w. Tyler. Formerly she taught
school in Hinsdale, n. H, and other
places. She was married to John p.
Holton of Mt. Hermon Feb. >, 1862, and
went at once to the old home in which
| they have since lived. They celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary or
| Candlemas day, Feb. >, 1912.
| The land on which the HOlton family
lives was made a grant to William
| Holton by King George II of England.
The original grant, an old parchment,
| is still held by the family. The Prop
| erty never has been out of the iiolton
name, and the children of Mr. and Mrs
John P. Holton are of the 10th gen ara-
ton of Holtons to live there. The
present house was built by john Hol-
ton g father in 1923. It is q veritabla
museum, where may be seen old-time
beu warmers. muskets, grandfather 5
clock and other articles OF former cen,
Crations.
Besides her husband Mrs. Holton
leaves three sons, George L. Holton. for
some time superintendent of the Turner
oil refinery in Los Angeles, William
Tyler Holton, an oil refiner in Los
Angeles, and Harry c. Holton, who
lives on the home place, which is a
fruit farm. There are also three grand
children in California
Mrs. Holton formerly was associated
with the Congregational church here
later with the Mt. Hermon church. She
was woman of cheerful disposition
and delightful personality, and her
nome was the center of many social
gatherings.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at the house and will be pri.
waite.
Mrs. c. C. Stoekbridge is visiting he,
daughter in Springfield.
Mrs. Finn and daughter have moved
from Rustic Ridge to Mrs Bessie 81
mond s cottage on Highland avenue.
Miss Maud Hamilton has returned
from two-weeks' vacation from heI
duties at the East Mortified postof
fee.
The sub-freshmen of the center gram
mar school plan to hold a Halloween
party at DR.. A. L. Newton s SATURDAY
4 evening.
4 Mrs, Charles Alexander spoke il
Sage chapel Wednesday morning to tn,
seminary girls. She leaves with MI
Alexander this week to resume thei
evangeistic work in the South.
The Choral union met Wednesda,
evening, with a membership of 142
During the intermission Mr. Adams o
BrattleborO, baritone, sang several sc
lections and Miss Richardson of North
field seminary rendered piano solos.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-29

Miss Turner of Greenfield will be at the
Brooks House during the week with an ex-
hibition and sale of exclusive gifts, novel
ties and Christmas cards. Adv. 203-206
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-29

Mrs. Edward Browning of Athol,
Mass, is keeping house for Zina Learn
ard.
Mrs. Lora Knowlton of Waterbury,
Conn, is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. S.
Cooke.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-29

. Apron and food sale at the Baptist
church Saturday afternoon. Adv. 206
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-29
BIRTHS.

In Landgrove, Oct. &c, daughter,
Edna May, to Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur d.
Bates.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-09

Estate of David Sibbern, about acres adj
Joining Mary Il. H. Slack and Others
s0.s6 Interest from December 20, 1918.
10Y - " " 1914
Martin Ault, lot on north side of Goat Hill
road adjoining Patrick Haggerty.
1904 Interest from December 90, 1914.
Mrs. James Squires, about 80 acres, south of
Goat Hill road adjoining Mary f. II. Slack
and others
$ls.@ Interest from December 20 1914.
Further particulars as to description of
land, taxes due, or other information, may be
obtained on application to
HARRY D. PHILLIPS,
Collector of West Arnwel Township
Lambertville, N, j., X. ID.
Dec. 2, 'l5-5t