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The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-24

Most women have loved heaps
of men at one time and another,
and most men have loved heaps
of women at the same time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
Story of Nish Fight.

LONDON. Nov. 6.-Nish was captur-
ed by the Bulgarians, and fell after
three days fighting, says Berlin oftic-
ial Nish was the copital of Serbia
during most o fthe war.
The Teutonic armies are fast crowd
il g down the Serbians from the north,
taking Varivvian, and it is reported,
Kralievo, where the Serbians are des-
perately resisting the Teutons. 5000
prisoners were taken at Varivian, and
several hundred at Nish.
The Greek cabinet situation is still
Constantine has prevailed upon Zaimas
unsettled. 1t is reported that King
tc retain the premiership, although
Paris has heard that the resignation
was accepted 1t is possible that the
reported acceptance is preliminary to
the reconstruction of the cabinet under
Zaimas.
Field Marshal Kitchener has been
"entructed with an important mission
to the near east asserts the Post.
He has already left, and whether he
is bound for the Balkans or the Dar-
danelles is not made clear.
The French report that the German
tack on Lacourtine was repulsed. The
Germans claim to have won further
victory over the Russians along the
Striuain in Galyicia, saying they have
thrown the Russians back on the east
bank of the river, and six thousand
prisoners were taken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
PRESIDENT COBB
HIGHLY PLEASED
FAIRS SUCCESS
GREATEST ONE IN GEORGIA'S HIS.
TORY.

Captain John A. Cobb returned to
Americus yesterday from Macon where
as president of the Georgia State
Agricultural Society, he was at his
post of official duty during the most
successful state fair Georgia has ever
witnessed. Pres. Cobb very naturally
feels great pride and satisfaction in
the success thus achieved. The attend
ance broke all records, and the show
the best one ever.
Jackson county won first prize Of
81 900 for the best county display.
The Houston county exhibit, which
many people thought would win the
first prize, was given second place,
with a prize of $500, followed by seven
other prize winning counties as fol-
lows: Cobb, third prize, $500; Worth,
fourth prize, $500; Tiff, fifth prize,
$500; Carroll, sixth prize, $175; Bar
row, seventh prize, $175; Dooly, eighth
prize, $3.50, and Hall winning the ninth
prize of $3.50.
The counties that received honor
able mention are wilkinson, Newton,
Pickens, Lee, Rabun, Butts, Spalding
and Lowndes, each receiving prize Of
$100.
E. A. Williams, of Baldwin county,
and w. F. Monk, of Worth, received in
dividual prizes for the best and most
complete display in the individual con-
test.
The judges w o decided the awards
were H. T. Moore, of Macon; j. d.
Stewart, of Americus, and S. S. Fort, of
Stewart county. In announcing the
awards Capt Cobb stated that the best
men possible had been obtained for
this duty, and also that men had been
c.. .osen who were entirely disinterested
in the awarding OF prizes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
Rumania Getting Busy.
tions.

LONDON, Nov Ga semi-official
statement issued at Bucharest, receiv-
ed from Berlin by wireless says that
the Rumanian authorities have taken
steps to bring into Rumanian harbors
ard disarm vessels flying the Russian
flag and loaded with munitions for
Serbia.
This action was taken as result of
the Teutonic occupation of the Serb
ian bank of the Danube river Rus
sian warships have fed to Rumanian
harbors, have been disarmed and their
crews interned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
No SPECIAL TERM
FOR TRIALS FOR
PRESENT YEAR

Saturday brought no new Develop
ments in the A. D. oliver murder case,
for which three white men, G. w.
Chance, Claud Chance and Minter Ken
nedy, are held in the Lee county Jail,
at Leesburg, charged with the crime
by an Indictment from the Lee county
grand jury.
Ike Carter, the negro, indicted at
the same time as the three white men,
is still at liberty, and no traces have
been found since his disappearance.
1t is practically certain that the men
will not be tried this year, and it is
problematical as to whether a special
session will be called in the early days
OF 1916.
The calendar of the Southwestern
circuit over which Judge z. A. Little
J'iAh piCoiuSo ID llllCu Will SCuCuulO0
courts through the remainder of this
year. which would prevent a probable
ity of special term during 1915.
Judge Littlejohn states that he has
given the idea no thought, for the reas-
ON that the law has fixed the dates Of
the several courts in his circuit for
the balance of the year.
No move has been made by the attor-
neys of the Chances and Kennedy TO
secure bail for the men in jail. 1t is
entirely within the power and discre-
tion Of the Judge of the superior court
to set bond ON a murder charge, and
no such move has been made before
Z Judge Littlejohn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
NEWSPAPER FIRE
MAKES ALOSS Of
QUARTER MILLION

RALEIGH, N c., Nov. 6.-The Raj
eigh News and Observer, the newspa-
per owned by Secretarw of the Navy
Daniels, was destroyed by fire this
morning. 1t is the second time in
nearly three years.
The printing plant of e. M. Uzzell
and Company, state printers, was also
a total loss. Several tsores were
burned
Early estimates place the loss at a
quarter of million dollars. The news
paper loss is 100000.
The fire started in the plant of w.
zell and Co., and a gas explosion
spreaded the flames. Three were slight
ly hurt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
INTEREST
EVIDENCED IN
CITY PRIMARY

Who wants to be alderman of Amer
icus for two years, and help make the
old town grow? Three members of the
aidermanic board are to be nominated
next Wednesday, but as yet not an as
rirant has come out of the wilderness
and expressed desire to save the
country in acting as alderman. The re-
firing members are Aldermen Poole,
Harris and Bolton, the latter a veteran
in councilmanic affairs during many
years. Both Aldermen Bolton and
Harris have stated that they would not
again announce for honors aldermanic
in Wednesdays primary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
PREMIUM AUTO
AWAITS LUCKY
COUPON HOLDER
AWERICUS STORES GIVE HAND
SOME PRIZES.

Do YOU want an automobile, or any
one of a thousand other valuable gifts
that will cost you absolutely nothing?
If so read the half page advertisement
in the Times Recorder this morning
regarding the very liberal offer made
Ly four Americus enterprises.
All that is required is that you save
I'D the coupons given with each cash
purchase. Here are the houses max
ing the offer:
Howells Pharmacy.
Churchwell's Store.
Windsor Pharmacy.
Alcazar Theatre.
Coupons given at these places may
te consolidated and exchanged for
premiums under terms set forth in cat
allogues given at each place mentioned,
Or sent out in the mails. Read the
rules and ride, as an automobile is one
of the principal prizes.
1t costs nothing to get valuable ar
ticles in this way. Only save your
coupons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
INDICTED FOR WRONG
LABELLING GASOLINE

ATLANTA, Ca, Nov. 6.-The wrong
full labelling of gasoline, making it ap-
pear to be of different specific gray
ity from what it really is, is the basis
OF twelve indictments charging misde-
meanor, which were found yesterday
against ten Atlanta concerns sanding
gasoline. The most prominent wwhole-
sale companies and retail dealers are
among those indicted.
In addition, but separately from the
avove development, the federal trade
commission is coming to Atlanta this
month to investigate the question of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
THE DIXIE HIGHWAY
OFFICIALS THANK
MAYOR FOR VISIT

In thanks for the courtesies extend
ed by Americus and Sumter county to
the Dixie Highway tourists who were
prominent visitors Id this section sew
eral weeks ago, the following letter
has been received by Lee G.. Council
mayor of Americus:
"On behalf of the officials who par
ticipated in the recent tour over the
Western Division of the Dixie High
way from Chicago to Miami, l wish to
personally express to you our sincere
thanks for your splendid cooperation
in making the tour such a pronounced
success.
"At no point along the highway did
we receive a more cordial welcome
than at Americus, and the unique lun-
cheon given us there made lasting
impression on every member of the
t,uring party.
"It will be gratifying to you to
know that we found the greater part
Of the Dixie Highway in good passable
condition. We have every reason to
expect that the remainder will be COM
pleted within twelve months.
Again assuring you of our appre-
citation for all your kind attentions,
am, with best wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
IN. NJ. ALLISON, President
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
BIC F|NANC|ER IS
DEAD At Old ACE

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 6.-Peter A.
Brown Widener, widely known fianc-
ier died at his home in Elkins Park,
near here, this morning. His fortune
is estimated at 10000, 900, and he was
interested in the steel corporation.
He was a prominent capitalist born
in Philadelphia, on November 13, 1884,
and learned the meat business in his
early years, Widener became promin-
snt in Republican politics and was ap-
nointed in 1873 to serve out term as
city treasurer of Philadelphia, being
reelected to the position in 1874. He
was largely interested in street rail-
vays and many important corpora
tions.
The capitalist built and endowed the
Widener Memorial School for Crippled
children in Philadelphia, and Long
mort. N. ]. He presented building for
the Free Public Library of Philadel-
nhia. and was a collector of art and an
owner of valuable paintings
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
OLIVER CRAvED FOR
PUBLICITY; HERE IS
A LETTER OF HIS

A. D Oliver, whose operations and
murder, has attracted attention, num-
bered his acquaintance by the hun
dseds. He was free talker, and al
ways ready to answer in his own way
questions that might be asked as to
himself, his troubles, his trials and his
fortune.
He was frequent visitor to Ameri-
Gus, and the newspaper man was al
ways keen for the conversations with
Oliver-he was curiosity, that is, a
character nulike the every day man.
There was a story-and good story,
always from oliver The "shoe-string
financier" loved publicity, and his
friends were always the newspaper
man. This remarkable trait in his
character is peculiar-as stme people
fear the spotlight of the press !.
Among the people who knew him
very well, and saw him often was ]. w.
Furlow, city editor of the Americus
s-Recorder. Mr.. Furlow knows
tie life of Oliver from his infancy to
his death-as Oliver told it.
A letter which Mr.. Furlow possesses
frow Oliver is an interesting communi-
cation and gives slight insight into
the man himself. 1t was from Smith,
Vile, Ca, and dated March 20, 1914,
reading:
"As per my agreement with you yes
terday evening, l enclose you here
with a statement of the real facts in
my case, which | have written as
briefly as possible and l trust that it
will be satisfactory to publish every
word of it, in order to prove to the
world just how have been mistreat-
ed.
I'm other words, it would be hardly
fair to select certain portions and
leave out others, thus leaving the pub
lie to merely guess at the real facts.
81 also send you a photograph of
my wife, picture of my twin brother,
and one of myself which l trust will
help in a measure to corroborate my
statement
Thanking you for past favors, I am
yours truly, A. d. OLIVER
The article referred to in the letter.
of Oliver was a story of his life, and
recounted in condensed form the ex-
perience which Oliver said he had un-
dergone.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
SUPERIOR COURT
MEETS MONDAY
At 0CLETH0RPE
JUDGE Y. A. LITTLEJ0HN TO PRE-
SIDE THIS WEEK.

Judge 2. A. Littlejohn, Solicitor Gen
eral Williams and members Of the
Americus bar having business there
will go Monday morning to Oglethorpe,
where Macon county superior court
will be convened The volume of bus
mess for the term is not known as
yet, and it may be possible that all
cases upon the docket can be disposed
of this week, although Macon county
is entitled to two weeks terms. Fol-
lowing Macon county comes Sumter,
with session of three weeks, at elast.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
Paper Attacks Wilson.

BERLIN, Nov. 6.-The Morgan Post
attacks President Wilson sharply for
his remarks in his New York speech
regarding persons in the United States
who are partisans for other causes
than that of America. They declare
that President Wilson met moral de-
feat in the eelctions of Tuesday and his
speech was in retaliation. They say
this was German-American punish
ment, obviously directed against the
German Americans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
JOKER SLIDES IN PROHIBITION
BILL PASSED BY THE SENATE

ATLANTA, Ca, Nov. "a terrifying
bomb was spread in the camp of the
prohibition wing of the upper house
of the Georgia legislature, when it
was found that the bill passed by the
prohibition majority had Joker" 1t
came from Senator Dewitt Pickett, Of
the eighteenth district Senator Pick
ett lives at Dawson.
misleading prohibiting "any drink,
liquor or beverage containing one-half
of one per cent. or alcohol, or niesv, -
as it's supporters intended, the Stovall
prohibition bill, which passed the SEN
ate Friday, prohibits "any drink, Ii
quor or beverage containing not more
than one-half of one per cent. of alco-
hol."
The terrifying discovery was made
Saturday morning by one of the SEN
ate enrolling clerks, and when the
news reached the prohibitionists they
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
FIRE TAKES VERY
LARGE TOLL IN
BROOKLYN SITES

NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-Twenty men
and girls were killed, and over fifty
hurt, from fire in four story wood
en- factory building in Brooklyn today.
Eight girls were burned to death on
the fire escapes. Others were killed
inside. a Al
The fire started on the stairs of the
first floor. The upper floors were a
shirt and cloak factory, which con-
tanned between $50 and 400 workers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
$1,000 WAS PAID
To THE TEACHERS
HERE SATURDAY
SALARY LIST FOR OCTOBER MET
PROMPTLY.

Nineteen hundred dollars, approxi-
mately, was the goodly sum distribut-
ed in Americus Saturday among the
teachers of the twenty-five white pub
lie schools in Sumter county. This
amount was in payment of the October
salary list and illustrates the usual
promptness of the school authorities
of Sumter in meeting the monthly pay
roll. The board of education always
keeps goodly fund on hand, and the
teachers are paid with promptness, al
days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07

Press dispatches for the past several
days stated that the Bulgarians were
knocking at the gates of Nish, bonn
harding the outer fortresses with
their heavy artillery.
Nish is prominent city Of Serbia
near the heart of the nation, although
Il great deal closer to the Bulgarian
border than their northern warning ma
tions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07

BERLIN, Nov. by wireless)-
The capture of Nish, Serbia, by the
Bulgarians, is officially announced.
The capture of Varvarin on the Nor
ava river in Serbia about forty miles
northwest of Nish, is also announced.
Over 5000 Serbians were captured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
German Snhs. Busy Again.

PARIS, Nov 6.-German submar-
ines again passed the Strait of Gibral-
tar and sank one Italian ard two
French steamers, with the crew one
vessel missing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
King Takes designations.

PARIS, Nov. Ga Havas Athens
c .spatch says that King Constantine
has defibitely accepted the resigna-
ton of the Zaimas cabinet, in Greece
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
Dead in Candy Factory.

NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-At least ten
are dead from fire in Diamond Candy
Factory, is the report of the Brooklyn
police at two o'clock. Many women
and girls were forced to Jump. The
building was six stories high.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
Another Report of Capture.

AMSTERDAM, Nov. "a Sofia news
agency telegram says that one Bulgar-
ian division has entered Nish, Serbia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07

whether or not the unusually high
price of gasoline in this section of the
south is just and proportionate to the
price of gasoline in other parts of the
United States
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07

Immediately called caucus for Sat-
Lrday night to devise ways and means
of correcting the mistake. What they
can do, and probably will do is to re-
consider the bill when the senate
meets Monday, and re-arrange the
langue of line IL, section l so as
to carry out their desire and plan
"in re" in the promotion of temper
ance and suppression of the evils of
intemperance.
Senator Dewitt c. Pickett, of the
Eleventh district, is the guilty party.
When the Stovall bill was on it's pas
sage in the senate Friday morning
the senator introduced an amendment
changing the language in the man
ner above stated. The senator is a
prohibitionists and supporter of the
Stovall bill, SO naturally his amend
ment aroused no suspicion among
them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-07
WEATHER REPORT.

FOR AMERICUS AND GEoR-
GIA: Fair tonight and to-
morrow.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-01
comfort. Whyo2po

also be made by Charles A. Coilev
 president of tie cham Der of commerce
 and another response by Charles T.
 Davis, overseet of the Connecticut
 Grange. A vocal duet will be given bv
 Rev. r. C. Clark and Mrs. Clark of
 Easton. C. M. Freeman of Ohio. see.
 retafy of the National Grange. will speak on "Ihe grange a factor in rural development" t" The morning session on January l3 will be devoted 10 busi. ness matters. In the afternoon lee. turers conference will be held. Mrs George S. Ladd, lecturer of the Massa. Grange will be present and assist at the conference. The evening iession will be devoted to the confer. ing of the sixth degree in full form md to endowing masters and delegates with A. w. by the state master. On,v .wo sessions, morning and afternoon. Ell be held on the final day. The re. Tt of the Patrons Fire Insurance -npany will be made Wednesday af. hsoon.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-01
Empire Theatre

Diu you have your Christmas made
 mefrier by seeing the big show AL the
 Empire? If you did, and we hope vou
 did' you will want to have your New
 fear's made happier in the same way
 -oy seeing Of the Empires big offer
 ings. We are going to start the New
 rear right by giving a great big bill TOT the money and we want you to
 start 1t with us and we will both con-
 Iinue year we'll begun through 1913.
 We are always trying to do our part to
 to please the publicland we must say
 that the increasing patronage of this
 house denotes that we have succeeded in considerable degree. We certa;n. y wish our many patrons a happy ana prosperous new year. and hone that this theatre may continue to aid To their enjoyment during leisure hours, either afternoon or evening l when our doors are always open and | something going on every minute in- side. We announce with confidence a elg feature picture for New Years day called The White House sIt has never been seen in this section before and ma comes as guaranteed entertainer eaturng Bessie Eyton, who has an 'Ncepuonai opportunity to display her lfamatie powers. Thei piece is a story | the north lumber region, aboundlng n human heart interest. There is an ntireiy new bill on Saturday includ c 1g an installment of the Trey of f iearis, and featuring The Masked { restler, easily the strongest two ac, R hoto drama of the year. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-01
The Ice Storm

superintendent of Streets Dumas
 ana his men have been busy this week sanoihg the sidewalks of the city so shal citizens could get about.
 Monday it was icy and slippery and the walks were sanded but the eoId ram tuesday, which froze as il fell covered up the work done and it had to De repeated. Along towards avsn. Ing there were few who attempted ,o stay on the walks and the mida,a as the street was used by pedestrians ss well as vehicles. No accidents were reported however and considerable fnn was had from the situation. CbiIdrsn M ali over theicity were in their eleman, :, hes couid coast, skate or slide any. where and they made the most of ,''a The warm sun wedaes lay took the ice off rapidly.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-01
Prentice Place Sold

oaa1, p'opefty owned by Mrs. Mimi,
 goodwin of rittsneld, Mass on n'' ,n'
 .o."e, ..s. oi Elm and Bullock streets for m
 s ssa's known as the Prentice placs hsr .s'
 aa.4 as." so'u to Nszaire i'eloquin of pn,s
 ,h' a'A "io owns the Peioquin block m sis,. , 'pp0s'se corner. The property con. Iass VI large parcel Of land and ,,'e sNo-'enement house frontinr on s.a.,., .. s''se' and small cottage house 1 .sa on Bullock street. The place { !. .as oeen spoken of as a possible siia rss ,naa ne" post office building 'a's Y" protest was made against the V ''e purchased by the government at Y .''nef oi Grove and south Mmn 'ee's which has held mp the erecl,na , 'ne ne" building. IL is not known i, ~ ~ .ae recent transfer thas anything q 'o "i'h the post office situation N
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-01
CHRISTMAS DAY
Very Quietly Observed in This City
A RIl ot iioIIdsy cheer ior AIl

Christmas day passed of very quiet ty in Putnam. The police were not called upon 10 make single arrest during the day. There were many visitors in the city and large mum Der went elsewhere to spend the day with relatives and friends.
 The Salvation Army, the churches and other organizations saw that de- serving families had something to make the day joyous. Many baskets Of food were distributed and consider. able clothing found it's way 10 the needy while there was always a spdnkiing of candy and toys where there were youngsters.
 All fared well at the public institu- tions. AL the town farm the inmates were well femem oered and were serv' ed special dinner consisting of roast pork, vegetables and dessert. A tur- key dinner was served at the hospital through fhe generosity of Pomtret citizen. At the Ghildren's Home the real Santa Claus spirit abounded from daylight until after dark. Over sixty children were made happy by the kind Of many friends of the institution and by the superintendent and matron, Mir and Mrs. Dewitt c. Park. There were gifts for all and ca,xd, oute ffuit and non corn tO the limit. There was noise and jollity all day until the tired youngsters were tucked laway in bed. A fine chicken dinner, with vegetables, pies, cakes and ice cream in abundance brought forth many Chs and Ans. Those who helped to make the Christmas here a joyful one would have felt repaid for any effort if they could have iseen the happy faces of the little ones as they enjoyed their treat.