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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-10

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Whenever yor feel a cold coming on
think OF the full name. LAXATIVE
BR0MO QUININE. Look for sigma
ture Of Il. w. Grove on Dor. 26c-
Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-10

Cunard liner Orduna reached Quaran-
tine today. inbound from Liverpool
her passengers declared that she had
down the American nas for nearly -
hours on Jan. 81. while passing
through the Irish sea- The stars and
stripes. Il was stated. were hoisted BY
Capt. Taylor's. orders an hour after
the liner started out OF the Mersey,
and were kept fying until Monday
morning.
The change in tiags. the passenger
on the liner said. was made following
receipt Of q wireless order from
shore. Whether the order came from
the oflicials Of the line, or from the
admiralty. the passengers could mol
say.
II was ON Jan. 81, the day that the
Orduna sailed, that the big German
submarine U-21 torpedoed and sanh
three steamers or Fleetwood 70 the
north Of Liverpool The first Of these
vessels, the Ben Cuachen. wss. sent
TO the bottom just about the time tuy
Orduna turned her hose ont Of the
Mersey into the Irish sea- At that
time the Orduna was dying her mail
pennant and the union jack. A wire
less message was received and hur'
ried to the captain. Shortly after
ward the British dag was hauled down
and the American flag hoisted In tts
stead. II remained there until the
liner was OF Queenstown, when the
British nag again was substituted and
was kept flying until after the pilot
was dropped. Then the American mas
was again substituted and was kept
Tying until after the liner was wei
on the Irish coast.
Several passengers declared mem
beru efsthe crew had told them the
captain had been warned by the I'D.
miralty that there were 3 number Of
German submarines on the coast q
Ireland and that he was TO take al
precautions to protect hin snip and
his malls. Capt Thomas ~. Taylor
master Of the Orduna, said that as he
was q reserve ofhcer In the British
navy he could not discuss anything
that trsnspired on board Of his ship
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-10
BRITISH SHIP
SAILS "a HOURS
UNDER US. FLAG
Passengers of Arduna Tell How
Captain Lowered Colors Until
Well At Sea
ACT ORDERED BY A
WIRELESS MESSAGE
Change Of Ensign Followed the
Sinking of Three Ships by
German Submarine

NEW YORK, Feb. io.-TAe
Cuaard stsansAip Co. this after
aoea in IN eGieisl statement took
issae WITH the claims OF passengers
that Csptsin Taylor. master Of
their new turbine liner Orduna,
replaced the Union Jack with the
American Sag for the trip across
the IrisA sea when the vessel
started On her voyage, 60 this Port.
Assistant 60 the general Aansser'
Hermaa winser. authorized the
fsiiewisg statement,
.As ussal the Orduna was nyinG
the American aas from her fore
mast saa the Union Jack fres Der
tan rsIl whsa she left LiverpeeL
and she IVES nying the same Gags
when she entered New York har-
bor. The eelers. forward indicate
the destinatisap aft. the aatienai-
ity % the vesssl. There II no truth
In the report tAat Captain Taylor
replaced the nssisasiity Gag with
the Anerieaa eolsrs.s
WASHINGTON. Feb. Io~-Ins
German embassy this afteruesa
SsralsAed the state departnsnt
with the saseial tent Of the press
nensrandum given oct In Bertha
In ezDlsnstaos Of the German war
sens erdsr. TAis Will be translate
e anA compared with the asws-
Daper text. after which the DEPART
saent Will be ready 10 act on beth
the Lusitania and war some situa-
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
EX. "a"
Not. Pub. S. Co., Ga.

Call Meeting the Stockholders OF
Olin A. Williams Company.
The purpose of said meeting being
for the consideration of surrendering
the charter and franchises of said
company.
Whereas on the first day of May,
1915, at a meeting of the stockholders
of the Olin A Williams Company, duly
called for the purpose, a resolution
was adopted by the affirmative vote
of the owners of two-thirds and more
of the capital stock of such corpora
ton, no one opposing, as follows:
Resolved, That in the judgment of
the stockholders it is advisable for the
benefit cf the Olin A. Williams Com
pany and its stockholders, that the
same should be forthwith dissolved,
and it is further.
Resolved, That the said Olin A. Will
liams Company shall surrender it's
charter and franchises and be dis
solved as a corporation, and to that
end it is ordered that the President
and Secretary of the said Olin A. Will.
liams Company be, and there are here
by directed to petition the Superior
court of Sumter county, Georgia, for
an order granting leave to said Olin
A. Williams Company to surrender it's
charter and franchises to said Supe-
rior court and dissolve such company
as such corporation.
Now Therefore, We the subscribers
of all of the stock assembled in pur-
suance of said resolution and call,
representing the capital stock of said
company, to-wit, fifty shares of the
par value of $4,000 each, have con-
sented, and do hereby consent that the
said company be forthwith dissolved,
and that the said company surrender
it's charter and franchises to said Su-
perior court, and that the said COM
pany by it's resident and secretary
authorized to employ counsel to petit
ton said court for the dissolution of
said corporation and the surrender of
its charter and franchises.
Witness our hands and seals this the
1st day of May, 1915.
OLIN A. WILLIAMS, President,
Owner of Twelve Shares.
HARRY WILLIAMS, Secretary,
Owner of One Share.
C. o. Niles. Owner Of 81 Shares.
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SheriH's Sale
GEORGIA, Sumter County:

GEORGIA, Sumter County:
Will be sold before the courthouse
door on the first Tuesday in June,
1915, between the legal hours of sale
to the highest bidder for cash, the fol-
lowing described real estate, to-wit:
One-eighth undivided interest in fifty
one acres of land, being the north
west quarter of lot of land No. 107 in
the New 18th District of Sumter coun-
ty, Ca, bounded as follows: North by
lands of Peart Bush, east by land Of
Green Hendrix, south by land Of Will
liam Bryand and west by lands of R. S.
Williams. Levied on and will be sold
as the property of Bob Lee Haywood,
to satisfy a certain justice court fl fa
in favor of R. S. Williams vs.. Bob Lee
Tenant in possession noti
fed in terms of the law.
This, 4th day of May, 1915.
LUCIUS HARVEY, Deputy Sheriff.
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GEORGTA-Webster County.

GEORGTA-Webster County.
Will be sold before the courthouse
door in the town of Preston, Webster
county, Ca, on the first Tuesday in
June, 1915, between the legal hours of
sale, the following described property,
to-wit:
One building lot in the town of Wes-
ton running so feet fronting road,
known as Richland and Dawson public
road, running back from said public
road 120 feet, and bounded as follows:
On east by street running from said
Richland and Dawson road to school
house; on north and west by lands OF
Mrs. A. K. Patterson and on south by
public road leading from Richland to
Dawson, Ga.
The above described property levied
on as the property of Mrs. A. X. Pat
terson under and by virtue of tax Fl
ia issued by w. H. Clark, Tax Collec-
tor of Webster county, against Mrs. A.
X. Patterson for State and County tax
for the year 1914.
Tenant in possession notified in
terms of the law.
This 3rd day of May, 1915.
c. NJ. CHRISTIAN. Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
Notice. Of Petition For Dissolution.

GEORGIA, Sumter County.
To the Superior Court of Said Coun-
ty: The Olin A. Williams Company, a
corporation organized under charter
granted by the Superior Court of Sum-
ter county of said state, for the pur-
pose of surrendering its charter and
franchises as corporation, and in
order that it may be dissolved by the
order and decree of this court in ac-
cordance with the statutes made in
such cases, does respectfully show un-
to the court the following facts.
1st. The Olin A. Williams Company
is a corporation organized under the
law tf said state, providing for the
granting of charters by the Superior
court, and said corporation has its
principal place of business and office
in the City of Americus in said state
and county.
End. That heretofore on the first
day of July, 1911, this Honorable Court
duly granted a charter and franchise
10 your petitioner.
3rd. That at a meeting of the stock
holders of said corporation duly call
ed for the purpose, resolution was
adopted - the affirmative vote of more
than two-thirds cf the owners of the
capital stock Of such corporation, re-
solving to file this petition and dissolve
said corporation, copy of which reso-
lutions is hereto attached, and mark
ed EXHIBIT "A", and made part Of this
paragraph.
4th. That the holders Of the stock
of the said corporation did consent in
writing to have said corporation dis
solved, the holders of said stock being
Olin A. Williams, Harry Williams and
c. O. Niles.
5th. Your petitioner shows that the
dissolution may be allowed by this
court without injustice or prejudice tc
any stockholder or any person having
claims or demands of any character
against said corporation.
9Th. That there are no claims OF
demands of any character against
said corporation.
7th. Your petitioner shows that al
' of its assets have been sold and that
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
GEORGIA-Webster County.

Will be sold before the courthouse
door in the town of Preston, Webster
county, Ca, on the first Tuesday in
June, 1915, between the legal hours of
sale, the following described property,
to-wit:
Four acres of land off of lot of land
No. -, bounded as follows: On north
by lands of ]. B. Troutman, west by
lands of ]. ]. King, south and east by
balance of said land of r. E. Bridges.
Running north line and west line far
enough to make four acres in square.
Said property is levied on as the
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
LEGAL Advertisements
iEORGIA-Webster COUNTY.

GEORGIA-Webster County.
Will be sold before the courthouse
door in the town of Preston, Webster
county, Ga, on first Tuesday in
June, 1915, between the legal hours OF
sale, the following described property.
to-wit:
11-2 acres of land, more or less, in
the town of Weston, bounded as fol-
lows: North by Richland and Dawson
road, south by Seaboard Air Line Rail-
way, east by lands of Mrs. A. E. Pat
terson and west by lands Of the said
Mrs. A. E. Paterson. Said property is
levied on and to be sold as the prop
erty of Mrs. A. E. Patterson by virtue
of tax fl ia issued by W. H. Clark,
Tax Collector of Webster county, for
State and County taxes for the year
1914. Tenant in possession notified
in terms of the law.
This 3rd day of May, 1915.
C. M. CHRISTIAN, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
Leslie
Especial to Times-Recorder)

LESLIE, Ca, May 26.-A lot of
wheat and oats have been harveste
here this week, as the weather has
been fine and dry for it.
Misses Lucy Mel Jordan and Mamie
Lee Sanders were entertained Tuesday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George D. Jones.
The convict camp will be moved
from here today. Our roads in and
near Leslie have been much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Carter returned
Sunday from Dawson, where they Wis
tied their son, S. L. Carter.
The Leslie-De Soto Telephone sys-
TEN will complete a line to Cobb this
week, adding ten new phones to the
system on that line.
Mr.. H. L. Speer and daughter, Lola,
visited Mrs. A. B. Wellons at Plains
recently.
Miss Cora Malone spent the week
end in Americus with Miss Beauford
Harvey.
Mrs. John Wimberly, of Bainbridge,
is here to visit her father, Mr.. John
Bass, for a month.
Miss Mary Carter will spend a
couple of days at Daphne with Mrs.
Arthur Simmons this week.
Mrs. Frank Kagler returned to her
home at Blakely, Ga, Monday, after a
visit to her brother, Mr.. l. P. Jay and
family.
Miss Ella Wilson spent the weekend
at the home of her aunt, Mrs. ]. ]. Will
son.
Mr.. Lon Arlington, with a party
from Ellaville, were visitors of Mr..
Henry Dixon Monday afternoon.
Miss Stella Wade returned Sunday
from Americus, where she had been
the guest of friends for week.
Misses Cora and Lille Cooke and
brothers, John and w. r.. Cooke. of De
Soto, spent the day Sunday with their
brother, Jesse Cooke and, family.
A crowd went from here to Cobb
Monday evening to attend the closing
exercises of the school there.
Mr.. Ernest, Laramore is spending
several days in Leslie.
Misses Bessie Summerford and Jes-
sic Ranew will leave today for Forsyth,
where they will attend commencement
at Bessie Tiff College.
The Leslie High School will close
Friday. The teachers will be going to
their homes and the children to the
enjoyment of their vacation.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
GEORGIA-Webster County.

GEORGIA-Webster County.
Will be sold before the courthouse
door in the town of Preston, Webster
county, Ca, on the first Tuesday in
June, 1915. between the legal hours of
sale, the following described property,
to-wit:
5 acres of land off of lot No. 105 in
the 10th District of said county, the
same being in the northeast corner of
the west half of lot land No. 105 and
bounded as follows: On the north by
the lands of Mrs. Bette Nicholson,
east by lands of G. H. Patterson and
on the south and west by lands Of A.
K. Patterson, and running north and
east line far enough to make five
acres in said corner.
Levied on as the property Of A. K.
Patterson under and by virtue of tax
fl ia issued by w. H. Clark, Tax Col
lector of Webster county, against A.
K. Patersin for State and County tax
for the year 1914.
Tena in possession notified in
terms of the law.
This 3rd day of May, 1915.
c. NJ. CHRISTIAN, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
GIRL, 20, IS FATHERS sue.
CESSOR AS EDITOR Of
BIC NEWSPAPER
(By Associated Press.)

KENOSHA, Wis, May 26.-Miss Til
lie Holmes is only 20 years old, but
old enough to edit and publish a
"Volksfreund" one of
the most influential German newspa-
pers in Wisconsin.
When Miss Holmes was a little girl
she played editor" in her fathers
office, when she was a big girl she
was assistant editor. When her father
died recently she took complete con-
troll of the newspaper plant.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
JOHN A. COBB,
Ordinary Sumter Ciunty.
GEORGIA-sumter County.

GEORGIA-Sumter County.
Will be sold before the courthouse
door of Sumter County, Georgia, on
the first Tuesday in June, between the
legal hours of sale, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
"A certain storehouse in the city OF
Americus, Sumter County, Georgia, To-
Gated on the South side of Lamar
Stret, fronting On said stree 62 IL
feet, and running back south eighty
feet, bounded on the North by Lamar
Street, East by what is known as the
old Knapp and DEM Buildings, South
and West by the property formerly
owned by the Planters Warehouse
now the Commercial City Bank, and
W. E. Mitchell, now occupied by
Churchwell Bros
Said property levied upon, and will
be sold as the property of Mrs. Josie
V. Warlick to satisfy a fl. ia. issued
from the Superior Court of Randolph
County, in favor of Mrs. Anna Craw'
ford, Administrative Cum Testamentc
Annexo of the last will and testament
of Jacob Ramser, and as trustee .oI
MIS-. Pauline Mcneil for and during
her natural life, and at her death fol
the children of Mrs. Pauline Mcneil
against Mrs. Josie V. Warlick; tenant
il possession notified in the terms N
the law. This the 5th day Of May, 191,
@. w. FULLER, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
GEORGIA-Webster County.

GEORGIA-Webster County.
Will be sold before the courthouse
door of Webster county on the first
Tuesday IN June, 1915, between the
legal hours % sale the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
Fiv acres Of land off lot No. 105 in
the 10Th District of said County, and
bounded as follows: North by the
|. ads of Mrs. Bette Nicholson, and
west by lands of A. K. Paterson, south
and east by lands of G. H. Patterson,
running east on north line and running
south on west line far enough to make
5 acres, Levied on as the property of
c. H. Patterson under and by virtue Of
a tax fl ia issued by w. H. Clark, Tax
Collector of Webster county, against
G. H. Paterson for State and County
tax for the year 1914. Tenant in
possession notified in terms of the law.
This 3rd day of May, 1915.
c. M. CHRISTIAN, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26

property of R. E. Bridges by virtue of
tax fl ia for State and County taxes
for the year 1914. Tenant in posses
sion notified in terms of the law. Said
levy was made by ]. w. Bullock, L. c.,
and returned to me.
This 3rd day of May, 1915.
c. NJ. CHRISTIAN, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26

said assets are now held and owned by
C. o. Niles and Olin A. Williams. they
having become the purchaser Of the
entire capital stock of said corpora
tion.
Wherefore your petitioner respect
fully prays that a decree be entered
granting your petitioner leave to sur
render it's charter and franchises as a
corporation and accepting the sur
render of said charter and franchise,
and that it be dissolved as such cor
poration, and for such other and fur
ther relief as may be proper.
WALLIS & FORT,
Attorneys for Petitioner.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
GEORGIA-Sumter County.

GEORGIA-Sumter County.
To all Whom 1t May Conce n:
John F. McMath having, in proper
form applied to me for permanent
Letters of Administration on the es-
tate of VIM. N. NcMath with will an
nexed, late of said County, this is to
cite all and singular the creditors and
next of kin of VIM. M. McMath to be
and appear at my Office within the
time allowed by law, and show cause,
If any they can why permanent ad-
ADMINISTRATION should not be granted to
John F. McMath on VIM. McMath's s
estate.
Witness my hand and official sigma
ture, this 4th day of May, 1915.
JOHN A. COBB. Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
ORDER.
GEORGIA, Sumter County.

GEORGIA, Sumter County.
Upon considering the foregoing petit
ton, it is ordered that hearing of
said petition be had before me at the
courthouse in said county, on the 5th
day of June, 1915, at the hour of $3.50
a. M; that said petition be filed in
Office of the clerk of this court, and
copy thereof, and this order be pub
lished once week for four weeks IL
the Americus Weekly Times-Recorder,
the official organ of said county, and
that any stockholder of said company,
or any person having a claim or de-
mand or any character against it.,
show cause before me at said hearing
why said corporation should not sur
render its charter and franchises and
be dissolved as corporation as
prayed for.
This Sth day of May, 1915.
2. A. LITTLBJOHN, J. S. G. S. W. G.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
Attorneys for Petitioner.
GEORGIA, Sumter County.

GEORGIA, Sumter County.
Personally appeared before the un-
dersigned, Olin A. Williams, who be-
ing duly sworn, on oath, says that he
is President of the Olin A. Williams
Company, that the facts set forth in
the above and foregoing petition are
true. OLIN A. WILLIAMS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 7th day of May, 1915.
C. c. WILLIAMS,
Not. Pub. S. Co., Ga.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
GEORGIA, Sumter County:

GEORGIA, Sumter County:
Personally appeared before the un-
dersigned, Olin A. Williams, President,
who being duly sworn, says on oath
that the above and foregoing extract
from the minutes of said corporation
is a truO and correct copy thereof.
OLIN A. WILLIAMS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 4th day of May, 1915.
C. C. WILLIAMS,
Not. Pub. S. Co.. Ga,
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
In Re. Estate of John Citation.


GEORGIA, Sumter County:
Whereas, H. L. Speer and R. j.
Sims, administrators of the Estate OF
John Sims, late of said county, deceas-
ed, represent to the Court in their pc
tition, duly filed and entered on record,
that they have fully administered said
estate;
This is, therefore, to cite all persons
concerned, kindred and creditors, to
show cause, if any they can, why said
administrators should not be dis
charged from their administration, and
receive letters of dismission of the
first Monday in June, 1915.
JOHN A. COBB,
Ordinary, Sumter County.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
Citation for Discharge From Admins.
tratiOn.


GEORGIA-Sumter County.
Whereas J. c. Mathews admin
istrator of the estate of Jefferson D.
Whittle late Of sand county, deceased,
represents to the court in his petition
duely filed and entered on record that
he has duly administered the part of
said estate that has come into his
hands.
This is therefor to cite all persons
concerned, kindred and creditors of
Jefferson D Whittle deceased to show
cause, if any they can why said admin
istrator should not be discharged from
his administration and receive letters
of dismission on the first Monday in
June, 1915.
JOHN A. COBB,
Ordinary Sumter Ciunty.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
Original, filed in Office, May Sth,
1915. H. e. ALLEN,
Clerk, Sup. Court.
GEORGIA, Sumter County.

GEORGIA, Sumter County.
I certify the above and foregoing to
be a true and correct copy Of the pc
tition for dissolution filed in my office
in cause of Olin A. Williams Company.
Given under my hand and seai OF
said court this the Sth day OF May,
1915. H. E. ALLEN,
Clerk, Sup. Court
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26

No one who is lover Of money, q
lover Of pleasure, or a lover of glory,
is likewise lover Of mankind; but
only he who is lover of virtue.-Epic.
tetus.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26

Seaboard Buffet ParIor-Sleeping Car
On Trains 13 and IA, arriving Americus
from Savannah 1925 p. m, and leav-
ing Americus for Savannah 2:30 a. m.
Sleeping car leaving for Savannah at
2:30 a. M, will be open for passen-
gers at 11:25 p. m.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26

One two-story house and lot
located on east side of Jackson
avenue, a bargain at $4,000
SO Acres land with dwelling
and barn, located quarter mile
from railroad station and five
miles from Americus; good land,
about 70 acres in cultivation.
Price ............$50 Per Acre
We also have five small farms
containing from 100 to 125 acres
good locations, all under culti-
vation, and are located from
three to five miles of Americus.
Can give terms on two Of
these farms if desired.
Phone sc.
!. A. DAVENPORT & co.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26

Tor further information apply to H.
P. Everett, Local Agent, Americus,
Ca; Y. w. Small, Div. Pass, Agt.,
lavsnn1k, Ga, c. B. EySs, G. P. A.,
Norfolk, Va. 49,
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26

Leave Americas for Richland, Col
umbus, Dawson, Albany and interme-
diate points
1896 m
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
AMERICUS CAMP, 2O2, WOODMEN
OF THE WORLD.

Meets every Wednesday night in the
Wheatley Bldg, Windsor Ave. All vis-
iting Sovereigns invited to meet With
us. J. M. TOBIN, C. c.
NAT LeMASTER, Clerk.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
WASHINGTON CAMP, NO. IA,

Meets on Thursday nights, Wheat
ley Building, at 1880 o'clock. All mem
bers are urged to attend. Visitors
welcomed. E. F. WILDER, Pres't.
o. D. REESE, Recording Sec'y.
NAT LeMASTER, Financial Sec'y.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26
I. 0. O. f.

Meets every Tuesday night at 8
o'clock. X. of P. Hall. Visitors al
ways welcome. W. ]. BROOKS,
S. H. EDGE, Noble Grand.
Secretary.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26

Leave Americus for Richland, At
ianta, Birmingham, Hurtsboro, Mont
gomery and points West and Northwest
3:1O p M
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26

Leave Americas for Cordele. Abbe-
vile. Helena and intermediate points
5:15 p m
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-26

Ordinary, Sumter County.