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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-01
JOHN BULL THINKS
He HAS SUPPLY
BOAT OF GERMANS
ENGLISH CAPTURE DUTCH STEAM.
Err WITH CARGO OF OIL BELIEY-
Ed III SUPPLIED SUBMARINES
WITH FUEL
(By Associated ress.

LONDON, April IA dispatch to the
Enchange Telegraph Company from its
Newshaven correspondent, says a
large Dutch cargo boat, the Owedjb
Vannshau, has been brought there un-
der escort of British warships. News
haven is an English Channel port, and
the Dutch vessel is suspected of havine
supplied German submarines with fuel
oil.
When hailed by British torpedo
boat patrolling the Channel, the
Owedjk Vannshau refused to stop, but
was captured after a chase, in which
everal shots were fired by the warship
The name of the vessel is painted or
either side of the hull in huge letters
and it is said the members of hel
crew all appear to be Germans.
The cargo of oils on board the Dutcl
steamer is being examined by the Brit
ish authorities as we'll as the ship.
papers, and until this investigation tn,
Owedik Vannshau will be detained a
Newshaven.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-01
FROST CAUGHT
THE BEANL ETS:
VALE GARDENS

1t is all off this morning with the
beanlet and the premature squash
vine, for Jack Frost was again in evi-
dence and put the gazook of fate upon
whatever might have escaped his visit
of ten days ago. Irish potatoes, beans
and, in fact, nearly all garden truck,
was wiped out this morning, except in
rare instances, where gardens were
protected by buildings.
1t is hoped that this ar-blizzard
will be tie last, and that with the
passing of the Eastertide, a season of
sunshine will be inaugurated.
Peach-growers about Americus are
still of the opinion that the main crop
here was killed by the freeze last
week. only the early varieties of rather
inferior peaches having escaped. Des-
pite this opinion. growers about Fort
Valley assert that the orchards there
are unhurt, and great crop seems
assured. This is the belief of Mr.. Hale,
one of the largest and most successful
growers.
1t is hard to arrive at any safe opin-
ion upon the peach crop until summer
time is really at hand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-01
$S2.S6 CASE NEEDS
$500 WITNESSES
Especial to Times-Recorder.)


ATLANTA, Ga, April 1.-The fam
GUS 'blotter case" in which $500 wit
uesses have been summoned to help
settle a suit involving only $82.S6 is
on trial today before Judge Thomas o.
the municipal court and the corridors
of the courthouse look more like the
main entrance to circus tent than
they do like staid palace of justice,
The case is of trifing Importance
both from legal and financial stand
point, involving as it does simply the
question of whether or not the Handy
Gravity company did actually distrib-
ute certain advertising blotters for
DR.. Alex B. Smellie, yet in the number
of witnesses called it has broken all
American court records.
The great crowd of witnesses is due
to the fact that subponeas were issued
to the proprietor or manager of prac-
tically every downtown store and office
in Atlanta. Witnesses are expected
to testify whether or not the blotter in
question was actually laid on their
desks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-01
CARGO OF FRYE NOT
REFERRED TO IN PROTEST
(By Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, D. c., April Il
The representations to the German
government concerning the sinking OF
the Frye do not discuss the question
of the vessels cargo, this not being
American owned, but asserts the de-
struction of the ship itself was with
out justification in international law.
The German ambassador, it is stated,
has recommen ended the owners of the
Frye be reimbursed for the loss of
the vessel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-01
GERMAN CRUISER
To MAKE DASH
FOR OPEN SEA
(By Associated Press }

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, April L.
The German auxiliary cruiser Prime
Eitel Frederick continued taking on
coal today the work progressing un-
der the watchful eyes of United States
sailors and soldiers detailed to guard
the warship against possible hostile
attempts by enemies of Germany. One
entire company of coast artillery has
been assigned the task of protecting
the cruiser during its stay here.
Considerable interest has been at
tached to the unusual precautions TAX
en- h. United States authorities to
guard the Prinz Eitel Frederick, and
this afternoon it became known that
threats to attack the warship have re-
Gently been uttered. Commander
Thierichsen several days ago received
a letter couched in threatening Ian.
guage and forecasting dire results un-
less the Eitel Frederick is interned
here for the remainder of the war.
This communication, it is said, has
been turned over to the federal au-
thorities.
Commander Thierichsen is now me-
gotiating with the Washington author
tiles for authorization to purchase GER
tain ships supplies, and these nego-
tiations are taken to indicate the in
tention of the German naval comman-
der to make dash for the open sea,
despite the presence Of allied war
ships of superior fighting ability out
side the harbor. 1t developed, today
that time permitted the Eitel Freder-
ich's commander to complete repairs
will not expire for several hours, and
it cannot be stated definitely when
the warship will be compelled either
to quit the harbor or inferno.
With British and Japenese warships
lying in wait for the weakly armed
German cruiser, situation closely
resembling that faced by the Confed-
crate privateer Alabama, when order
ed to leave Cherbourg harbor, pre-
sents itself, and Virginia people may
soon have the opportunity of witness
ing real action between naval yes
sells on the high seas. Several small
vessel of high speed have already been
chartered to follow the Eitel Frederick
out of the harbor, according to current
report, and it is practically certain
United States naval officers will keep
within sight of the German warship
until we'll outside the three-mile limit
whenever Commander Thierichsen de-
termines upon making his dash.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-01
COAL DEALERS ARE HAPPY
At COMING OF FROST
STILL DOING FINE BUSINESS Al
SAME OLD STAND.

Shiyering Americas againt went en-
masse this morning to make overtures
with the coal dealer, who still is king
Of the realm. Many had hoped that
the few pennies left in the family
purse mi2ht be spent with the iceman
ere long, but il was spent today for
black diamonds instead The dealers
state that consumers buy coal now in
the smallest quantities, just a bushal
or two, but they have to have it, just
the same.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-01
.AMERICUS MASONS TO TAKE
PART IN CEREMONIES

The Washington Lodge F. G. A. NJ,
of Dawson, will have a special exem-
plification meeting In their lodge room
Monday night April 5th, which is their
regular time of meeting. This work
will be put on special request, and
Messrs l.. ]. Blalock and F, G. Oliver,
of Americus, will attend the communi'
cation and explain the work as it is
shown. All Masons of good STANDING
are cordially invited to this meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-01
Americus has at last, {

Americus has at last, after long eff
fort, and more recently as the result
of cooperation between Mr.. Crawford
Wheatley, secretary of the National
Pecan Growers Company, been desig-
mated terminal point for homeseek-
ers from the North with Washington
as the initial point. Homeseekers tick
cts will, in future, be sold in Wash
ington to Americus direct, as to other
south Georgia cities already favored
in this way.
Information to the effect that Amer
icus had just been granted this con-
cession was conveyed in the following
communication from General Pas
senger Agent c. B. Ryan, Of the Sea-
board System, to Mr.. Crawford Wheat
ley:
Norfolk, Va, March 29, 1915
Mr.. Crawford Wheatley, Americus, Ga.
Dear Sir: Referring again to your
favor of the 18th instant to our Mr..
Everett, I am pleased to advise you
that We have just been informed by
the r. F. & P r. R., which is the init
ial line at Washington for the business
moving south over our line, that they
have decided to make Hemeseekers
fares from Washington to Americus. .
1t gives me great pleasure to know
that this matter has been Strengthened
out Yours very truly
C. B. RYAN, Gen. Passenger Agent.
The letter of Mr.. Ryan followed cor
respondence upon the subject with M.
Wheatley, and also the cooperation of
Secretary Fred Geiger of the National
Pecan Growers Co., with headquarters
at Washington. This pecan company
owns ten thousand acres land and
large groves at Flintside, near Ameri-
Gus, and Mr.. Geiger has been very dill
ligant in his efforts to secure home
seekers rates for investors who come
here to inspect lands.
Mr.. Geiger was in Americus recently,
and expressed then a determination of
going after the railroads for a home
seekers rate here. His company is
constantly sending tourists parties
here, and it was very desirable to route
them directly to Americus instead Of to
other south Georgia points possessing
such rates. His efforts to the end
accomplished are appreciated.
So far, the "Homeseekers rate" is
granted from Eastern points only, but
with this much accomplished Amer
icus Will go after a western rate, for
Ohio river points, as we'll.
According to circulars sent out by
the Seaborad, these homeseekers rate
are effective the year round, tickets
being sold at stated periods only, xiz
January 18th, February 9th, and the
first and third Tuesdays in each month
during the current year. The round
trip rate to Amsricus will be about $21
These tickets. are good on Seaboard
Regular Trains, leaving Washington
on dates named The limit will be 81
days from, but not including, date of
sale. Tickets for children five years of
age and under twelve will be sold at
half the fares named herein.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-01
VETERANS TO ELECT
OFFICERS TUESDAY

Commander H. T. Davenport of the
local camp, Confederate veterans, has
issued an official call for a meeting
next Tuesday. At this time officers for
the ensuing year will be elected Del
egates to the reunion at Richmon
Virginia, will also be elected.
A full attendance of the followers 0:
Lee is requested by the commander OF
the local camp. The meeting will be
held at the court house.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-01
Atlanta Pen HAS NEW WARDEN;
VIM. II. M0YER OUT OF OFFICE
(By Associated Press.)

ATLANTA, Ga, April Fired T.
zertst, formerly deputy warden Of
the federal penitentiary at Leaven-
worth, Kansas, toda. succeeded Will
liam H. Meyer as, warden of the fed
eral prison. here. He is said to be a
capable and efficient official.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-01
Honor Roll
Fidelity School

The following is the Roll of Honor
for the Fidelity school:
Third grade-Julius Bird. Fourth
grade-Eva Virgins, Kate Helms, jew
81 turner. Sixth grade-Flora BARLEY,
Katie Belle Virgins. Eighth grade
Florence McWilliams, Rosa Leo Wig
gins. Susie BARLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-01
D % TURKS
KILLED IN BATTLE.
(By Associated Press.)

TBRIZ, Persia, April 1.-Hostilities
between Russian and Turkish forces
in Persia have been resumed, and
twelve thousand Turks are reported to
have bsen killed, wounded and taken
prisoners during disastrous battle
near Atkutur on March 25th. Owing
to the extreme isolation of the battle
field details of the encounter have Just
reached here.
Many machine guns, rifles and nau-
nitions of war also fell into the hands
of the Russians as a result Of the bat
tie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-01

dard gauge wheels are removed and in
their places are attached sets Of
wheels fitted to the broad gauge track.
The auxiliary cars, operating under
their own power then propel the G2r-
man coaches along until the Russian
tracks are reached.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-01
RATE To AMER|CUS
IS GRANTED BY RAILROAD

PRIVILEGE LONG SOUGHT GRANTED, SPECIAL
RATES ARE ALLOWED TOURISTS FROM WASHINGTON INIT
IAL POINT TO AMERICUS-CON CESSION WILL INDUCE MANY IN
yESTORS COME WAY.
The Little River news., 1915-10-16
Notice to Quiet Title

In the Little River Chancery Court, November, Term, 1915. l. H. Phillips, Exparte. Notice is hereby given that I. H. Phillips has this day filed his petition in the Chancery Court of Lit tie River county, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm the title. to the following described lands, situated in the coun- ty of Little River and State of Arkan- sas, towit: Frl. lots 1, 2 and 3, block 12 Waddell addition to the town of Ashdown, same being a part of the SWa of NW4 of section 32, township I12 south, range 29 west, also Fri. block 20 in the M. Waddell addition to the town of Ashdown, same being a part of the NW4 of NWa of section 32, township 12 south, range 29 west.
 Therefore all persons who claim to have any title or interest in and to said lands, or any part thereof, are hereby warned to appear within said CoL1t within thirty days and show cause, if any they have, ~nv the tit'e to said lands should not be quletcl and confirmed in your petitioner, ]. H. Philips. Given under my hand and seal, this the Eth day Of October, 1915. -Chas. H. Park, Clerk; By Jas. H. Williams, D. c. Sat-91
The Little River news., 1915-10-16
SILOAM SPRINGS MAN
 GETS BACK HEALTH

John M. Roach of Sloan Springs ;, Ark, was long a sufferer from stom- ach troubles and related disorders common in this section of the coun-- try. Along with his stomach trouble he was occasionally attacked by la grippe. He was congested, unhappy. nervous-just like la grippe always makes one feel
 He gave Mayrs Wonderful Remedy trial. He was surprised at the swiftness with which his trouble van- ished. He wrote:
 When your trial treatment was received I was getting better on an- other treatment, so I deferred taking your medicine until an unusually se- were attack of lagrippe came upon me. Previously I have had to jus. wear out such attacks. I thought this a good test. I took your medicine according to directions and was never more surprised in my life. In thirty six hours the grippe was Knocked silly and I have felt like a new man ever since
 Mayr's Wonderful remedy gives per manent results for stomach, liver and intestinal ailments. Eat as much and whatever you like. No more distress after eating, pressure or gas in the stomach and around the heart. Get one bottle of your druggist now and try it on an absolute guarantee-if not satisfactory money will be returned. Advertisement No. 2
 Chailblains frosted feet or hands, can be cured with one or two applications of Ballard's Snow Liliment. It quickly relieves itching or tenderness of the flesh. Price 25c, 50c, and $1.00. Sold by all dealers. Aug. 23
The Little River news., 1915-10-16
Confirmation Notice.

Nitice is hereby given that Mary E. Weatherly did in this the 29th day of Sept, 1915, file in the chancery court of Little River county, Arkansas, her petition praying the court to quiet and confirm her title in and to the following described lands situated in said county: SW4 of the SEa and SE4 of the SW4 section 5; and NE4 NWa and the Na of the SE3 of the NWa of section 8, all in township 13 south, range 30 west. Therefore. all persons who have or claim any inter- est in and to said lands, or any part thereof, are hereby warned tc' appear in said Chancery court at its Novem- Der term, 1915, and show cause, if any they have, why the title to said lands should not be quieted and confirmed in said petitioner. Given under my hand and the seal of said court on this the 29th day of Sept 1915.-Chas. H. Park. Circuit and Chancery Clerk, Little River county. S-S9
The Little River news., 1915-10-16
LOST IN MOUNTAINS
Acorn, Near Mena, Resident Lost in
 Polk County MOuntains.

Mena, Oct. 14.-Matt Reed, a resid- ent of Acorn, is believed to have per- ished in the mountains in that neigh burhood. Reed has been missing since week ago Sunday. He left his home to hunt nuts and never return ed For thep ast several days a num- Der of men have been combing the mountains for radius of several mill es from Acorn but no trace has been found of the missing man. Several years ago Reed sustained an injury to his head that affected his mind at times.
The Little River news., 1915-10-16

The Turks continue to mas sacre the Armenians following the entry of Bulgaria into the war. The Armenians are peace ful subjects of Turkey whose men are in the Turkish army. The Turks have murdered hum dreds of thousands of the de- fensless women and children. Why? Because the Armenians are Christians. The massacre of protestants by the catholics on Bartholamew's Day pale into almost insignificance in comparison. The first was in the fifteenth century, the latter in the twentieth. The unspeak- able Turk has been and is be- ing protected by Christian na- tions, at one time England, now by Germany. This war will not have been in vain should it result in the utter annihilation of the Turkish nation, a result which is doubtful.
The Little River news., 1915-10-16
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Office at Camden, Arkansas, July 10, 1915.
 Notice is hereby given that Jake Hill, of Wilton, Arkansas, who on Ap- Til 8, 1910, made Homestead Entry Serial No. 04311, for the NJ SWa, sec ton 32, township II south. range 2s west, 5th principal meridian. has filed notice of intention to make Final three year proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before Register and Receiver of the United States Land Office, at Camden, Arkansas, on the 21st day of August, 1915. Claim ant names as witnesses. w. M. Flaw. kins, D. S. Still, Henry Oliver, James Still, all of Wilton, Arkansas.-R. D. NewtoI Register. w 65- 5w
The Little River news., 1915-10-16

As an example of one way your paper may profit you we dare say that most of our read CTS have saved money this week and will next week by having their attention attract ed to the bargains offered by some of our leading business houses. You saved money ol goods, we made money for the advertiser and will retain his business. We all gained; we are all pleased.
The Little River news., 1915-10-16

Baseball is the national saf- ety valve. In Europe baseball has never taken hold, the great sport being the war game. We believe that healthful clean sports have an influence for good upon the minds and tenn peraments of a people. We be- lieve that there is a peculiar something in human nature that requires an outlet, a safety valve, that comes to us as a heritage from the primeval man. This something must have a safe outlet of escape in order to retain the normal bal ance, or else the eruption or exlposion follows as a natural result. There is a thought here for the psychologist.
The Little River news., 1915-10-16
Nntice 0f Sale.


 Notice is hereby given that under and by virtue and authority of a de- cree and order of sale made by Honor able Oscar A. Knehans, referee in charge of the matter of c. R. Fix, bankrupt, pending in the district court of the United States for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern Judicial District of Missouri, which order was made at Cape Girardeau, Missouri on the 26th day cf July A. D. 1915, I do offer for sale, 70 the highest bidder or bidders for cash, all the right title and interest of said bankrupt, c. R. Fix, in and to the pro- perty hereinafter described, upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth. The property offered fcr sale is as follows: A one half interest in all of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section IA. township 12 south, range 30 west, and the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 15, township 12 south, range 30 east, all lying, and being in the county of Lit tie River and state Cf Arkansas. Said property will be offered in the fol- lowing manner: By taking sealed bids, each to be accompanied by a certified check for at least 10 per cent of the amount so offered, and mailed to the undersigned trustee, at his of flee in Cape Girardeau, Mo, not later than September 30th, 1915. Said sale to be subject to confirmation by the referee. Russell L. Dearmont, Trus-- tee of the estate of c. R. Fix, bank rupt, 419 Himmelberger-Har Building, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. 8S
The Little River news., 1915-10-16
THE COOPERATIVE IDEA

The cooperative idea, so long preached, is being more widely practiced than ever before. Be- ginning with the Let Arkan- sas Feed Herself'' campaign last fall and eliminating in the splendid cooperation seen now during the marketing sea- son between the Government, banks, farmers, merchants and all classes of professions. It is no time even now to stop to county laurels and throw bo- quests, but we wish to give the Farmers Union credit for preaching the cooperative idea from the very beginning of it's organization. In fact, if we understand it, cooperation is the keystone principle of that organization. All lasting vic tories effecting the whole soci- ety must be won through coop eration. Let us enlarge on the idea and intensity the practice through the coming year and the years that are to follow.
The Little River news., 1915-10-16
THE ARDMORE EXPLOSION
Has Been Investigated by the Grand
 Jury of Carter County.

Ardmore, Oct. 14.-The Carter county grand jury, which has been in- vestigating the gasoline explosion here September 27, which cost more than two-score lives and entailed proper ty loss of more than 1 million dollars today report that railroad employees were guilty of gross negligence in permitting a car containing a high explosive to remain in the railroad yards. However, no criminal liability was charged in the jury's findings.
The Little River news., 1915-10-16
PROGRESS IN SEVER COUNTY.

In letter published in Farm and Ranch J. A. Wofford, special agent, says that some three years ago in Se- veir county it was common to see Cnc horse or mule to breaking blow and but little blowing until spring, while now you see two or three horses CT mules to breaking blows, blowing all fall and winter. Gardens have been rebuilt and enlarged and farmers are putting up a good supply of canned goods for home use. Many have talk en wagon loads of canned goods to town to sell-peaches, tomatoes, beans, cabbage and peppers. There has been 75 per cent increase in the cultivation of radishes, spinach, Eng fish peas, strawber,es, cantaloupes and fall beans. Sweet potato culture has gained 50 per cent and almost every farmer has sorghum molasses to sell. The culture of peanuts has increased from one carload to 25 io oU CdIlChuo. CoWp pCh SuiIul0 ioo III creased 200 per cent and wheat from 25 to 30 acres to 1,200 acres.
 Mir Wofford says farmers have bought new grain binders, new thresh- CTS, moving machines, hay rakes, bull rakes and hay presses. There are two power hay presses that can bale 1000 bales of hay a day. There are corn shelters and three chop mills. A 25- barrel roller flour mill, built this year, has made a fine grade of flour every day since July 10.
 Sevier county built three silos in 1914 and P in 1915 and all of them are filled. The county was incorpora- ted in the tick eradication district in February and there are now II vats completed with four other building.
 In II months of 1914 Sevier county stood charged with buying in carload lots $72,0OO worth of meat, $15,OO0 worth of feed, $112,OOO worth of flour, s14,OOO worth of canned goods and $l0- 900 worth of potatoes, but 1t Is now moving over to the selling side.
 In view of these great agricultural strides it is not surprising to be told by Special Agent Wofford's letter that some school districts have been con solidated, with longer terms cf school, and that there has been improvement in both roads and bridges.