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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-16
FATHER Is ILL.

DR.. and Mrs. T. G. LeMasters were
ture OF an additional 100 officers and
father this morning. who was stricken
with paralysis about week ago. He
is 81 years old and his condition is
very serioua.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-16

The rise and fall Of the waves on
which new boat rests drive its pro-
peller.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-16
ELECTRIC FANS.

All sizes in stock. Call welch-
Smith Electric Co. Both phones.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-16

NOVELTY BOOTS
Champagne, Kid und
White.
Beautiful smart new
novelty boots in the
desired colorod kid and
combinations. s n II x
fitting. 9-lnch lace
tops. Handsome Fifth
avenue models. All
sizes. $500 values,
S2.O6.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-07
FULTON GIRL WEEDS.
WELL KNOWN HERE.

The marriage of Miss Jessie
Lee Reed, Of Fulton and Frank
Flemming, of Kansas City, Mo-,
was beautifully solemnized at
high noon Thursday in st. Louis.
The marriage comes as a COM
plete surprise to a wide circle Of
friends. Immediately after the
ceremony they left for Kansas
City to make their future home.
The bride is the oldest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Reed.
She has been one of the most
popular teachers in high school at
Carr Institute, and sister of
Cashier w. G. Reed, of this city.
She has visited here a number of
times and his many friends in
Hickman.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-07
USE ALL THE ROAD.

Commissioner of Public Roads
r. Wiley, has asked the press Of
the State to urgently request the
travelling public to use all of the
road and not drive in the same
tracks all the time as such a
rut, and although it might be
procedure will cause the road to
only a small depth water vii
run down in the ruts causing the
road to deteoriate. A rut is
very hard to repair especially
when it gets to be three or four
inches deep. Ever one will re-
call the number and depth of
the ruts in our roads last sum-
mer. Accidents were narrowly
averted when a driver Of a car
failed to begin" to turn out
some time before he met a wagon
or buggy. Mr.. Wiley uses
reason for the request he is max
ing. He says that when the
people realize the fact that they
are paying for the road them
selves they will try to preserve
it because it is their property.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-07

Some of those who opposed
the bond issue for fire engine,
said in their argument that the
engine could not climb the Hick-
man hills. These doubling
Thomases should have seen the
machine Tuesday afternoon when
it climbed the Bond Hill-which
is certainly about the worst hill
in the town. This feat knocks
out any argument about the en-
CINE not being able to negotiate
our hills.
w. C. Farris, our well known
citizen, was the successful bidder
last Tuesday, buying the b. r.
Beckham farm, sold at auction,
for which he paid $3.50 an acre.
Union City Commercial.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-07

The five room residence of Jas.
Laird, located ON the Bond Hill IN
West Hickman, was totally de-
stroyed by fire about o'clock
Tuesday afternoon.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Laird were
away from home when the fire
started and how it caught Is not
known. Neighbors saw the blaze
when it was under a good head
way, and the only furniture saw
ell was a part of the contents OF
one room, including piano and
davenport. As the day was
warm Mrs. Laird tells Us there
was no fire in the house.
The house was insured for SoOo
and worth probably $1,000; the
furniture was insured for 5000
and valued at about $1,000. Mr..
Laird took out his policy about q
week ago.
The fire department responded
to the alarm promptly, but as
there was no fire hydrant In
that vicinity, little could be done
One residence was saved only by
the chemical extinguisher, and
the fire engine should be given
credit of about 800 for that ser
vice. This house was Attire IN
half dozen places when the chem
zeal hose went into action ane
promptly extinguished the fires.
The grocery store of w. L
Owens, a few feet from the burn
ed residence, was slightly dam
aged, principally by reason o
carrying out his stock and chop
ming holes in the roof.
One other residence was save
only by hard work
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-07

A special turkey train OF %
care conveyed $4,000 Kentucky
turkeys alive to New York Cl.y.
They were assembled at Canein.
natl and the cargo was vaiueu az
100000.
Marriage licenses issued II,
Ob;on county last week; I'd
Sanders and Annie Rudder, Au-
brev Calison and Annie Hall, Laz
McClanahan and Ida May M nan,
nj b. Pursell and Utha WHY ~
OF Norrid and Dora Howard
Jchn Mahon and Allie I've, -
n Hawkins and Mrs. Ada Dunn
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-07

Miss Dana James, of Mayfield,
and Ira Williams, Of Fulton,
were united In marriage last
Thursday.
Ladies: You will make no mis-
take if you buy HIM a box OF
Spana Vista cigars for Xmas.
Fresh cakes and crackers. -
Bondurant Bros.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-07

ask mott to t our com in our mi
offers Storsa nd places by
eqonsibe do % As to
and esbl We
and a to of
those desrin
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-07
REMEMBER

That the above offer of $500 Eyeglasses for slOO
a pair is for this visit only. Special prices all
other classes of Optical work. Regular prices will
prevail after our first visit Hickman.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-07

advert the
shine and in
knowled athan responsible will back
of and who
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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-07
THE OLD CHRISTMAS HYMNS.

1t is good to think Of the old
time Christmas hymns again as
the Day approaches: good t0g get
out worn hymn books, the pref
test for the piano rack, with
tunes as we'll as words, and play
and sing them over, just as We
should re-read. If pleasure and
duty join hands. the story or
Scrooge AID Marley's Ghost
1t is even good to recall the
titles more or less familiar to all
of us, according to our bringing
I'D. There are Hail 10 the
Lords Amounted" las with glad
ness men OF old did the guiding
star behold" Angels from the
realms OF glory" and "Hark,
what mean those holy voices,
each reiterating In rhythmical
melody the story OF the ancient
) chroniclers.
In the little church where the
faring star poised bit INSTEAD
fly over the white head Of the
. beloved pastor. "Oh. come. all ye
faithful" ushered In the day.
. and no matter how fast sped the
minutes, how near the approach
. OF the dinner hour. or how ex-
pectantly youngsters thought OF
. unritied stockings. If the early
morning service invited them
: there was always plenty OF time
/. for Joy TO the world, the Lord
: l. come. when marshaled on
! the mighty plain" Brightest
: and best of the sons OF the morn
!. ing ''Hark- the herald angels
7 sing lit came upon the mid
!. night clear" and that best loved
I of all. while shepherds watched
!. their fiocks by night
= = - 49,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
Precautions Exercised by Craft.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1O-Although
rothing further had been heard from
German submarines up to 2 o'clock
this afternoon, owners and agents of
vessels of the Entente nations plying
Atlantic waters continued to exercise
precautions against attack today Prac-
tically every transatlantic freighter,
as well as the swift liners flying En-
tente flags were detoured long dis
tances out of their usual course, and
we're in constant communication with
warships hunting for lurking subma-
rines.
Several passenger liners reached
pert safely this afternoon, but officers
Of these ships appeared reticent re-
garding the details of precautions eX-
ercised to avoid submarine attacks.
The British line steamer Cameronia,
which came into the lower harbor be-
fore daylight this morning entered with
all lights out, except one at the mast
head. 1t was not explained why these
precautions were maintained until the
harbor was actually entered, but is is
thought the navigating officers of the
Cameronia suspected an attack might
be attempted even within the three
mile limit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
GERARD AT NEW YORK TALKS
LIKE JOHN LIND IN MEXICO

NEW YORK, Oct. 10.-James w. Ge
rard, the American ambassador at Ber-
lin, arriving from Germany today, re-
fused either TO affirm or deny publish
ed reports that he returned to the
United States at this time on peace
rlission for the German emperor.
Dispatches received several days age
via. London asserted Ambassador Ge-
rard had been charged before leaving
Berlin with mission having for its
purpose the exercise of President WIZ
sons good offices in an effort to bring
about peace in Europe. There was nc
intimation, however, as to wnar terms
Germany is willing to accept at this
stage, of the war, and it is probable
the reports may prove to be without
substantial foundation in fact
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
7. N. FURLOW HEADS
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL

The meeting at the Lee Street Meth
odist church is still going on and the
interest in the services continues to
grow.
Rev. Leroy Brown is delivering
strong sermons, and Mrs. Mary Kate
Heys has charge of the music, both of
" hich area delight to the large con-
gregations.
T. M. Furlow, for many years SUPER
intendent of the First Methodist
church Sunday school, has been select
ed as superintendent of the new Lee
Street Sunday school which was organ
lied last Sunday. For the remainder
of the conference year, through No
vember, the Lee Street school will be
held in the afternoon under the direc-
tion of the First church Sunday school,
The public is cordially invited to at
tend the services.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
"Star Spqngled Banner Goes
A Wantin for Our Folks Here

We suppose they recognized it-so
much the better if they didn't.
But, last night on an occasion where
large number of Americas people
had gathered the Star Spangled Ban
ner" was played, and the meager re-
sponse to it's inspiring strains was
barely half dozen people who stood
out of respect to that emblem of the
grandest and most glorious of the ma
tions Of earth.
America is talking preparedness; we
are crying; we urge every American
citizen to do his duty. A form OF
Gyed-in-the-wool American patriots
are yelling their lungs hoarse, de-
nouncing the hyphenates. But, you
never saw hyphen in your life who
did not stand when the Star Spanglej
Banner" was played.
But, to cap the climax, the story
goes that some few people stood-and
they were jeered. Several children
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
SOMME FRONTSARE
ACTIVE IN FIGHTS

PARIS, Oct. 10.-The French war
office today reported increased activity
along the Somme front, where the Ger
mans are continually pressed, and are
being given no time to recuperate their
losses.
Spirited artillery fighting occurred
last night alclg the Deniecourt-Lihons
sector of the Somme front, where in
fantry advances are anticipated today.
The increased activity south of the
Somme reported by Paris today, may
portend another blow there, although
recently the main attacks have been
made north of the stream.
The Petrograd war Office statement
reported nothing important occurring
either in Volhynia or Galicia, where q
great battle apparently continues.
The Berlin statement is almost as
uncommunicative as the Russian bull
letin, no mention being made of the
submarine raids along the north At
lantic American coasts.
The Bulgarian admit today that
Serbian forces have crossed the Cerna
river in Greek Macedonia, and assert
ing that Bulgarian counter attacks
failing to dislodge the Serbs, more
Entente troops crossed, necessitat-
ing a Bulgarian retirement.
The London war office announces y
Bulgarian retirement along the Struma
sector of the Macedonian front, north
east of Seres, the abandoned positions
being occupied by the British.
Former Premier Venizelos and other
members of the Greek provisional gov
ernment set up in defiance of King
Constantine, have gone to Salonika,
and it is unofficially reported that
I rof. Lambros has formed non-polit-
ical cabinet.
The Berlin war Office announced late
this afternoon that heavy Entente at
tacks along the Somme and Ancre
rivers in France today had been re-
pulsed,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
USE Of PAPERTO
CURTA|L COTTON
A NEW THEORY

VIENNA, Oct. 10.-"Paper has proved
such an acceptable substitute for cot
ton in many of its uses that this fact
will likely affect cotton growers for
all time" Arthur Kuffler, president of
the Austrian War Association of Cot
ton Spinners, told an Associated Press
representative here today. He added
il is not likely that Austria-Hungary
will return to it's former consumption
of American cotton until several years
after the close of the war. Exchange
rates will be too high, Kuffler stated
for one thing, and substitutes develop
ed because of the British blockade
have proven too valuable to be en-
tirely discarded.
Kuffler, in support of his assertions,
exhibited a wide variety of fabrics
made with paper as the warp and cot
ton or wool as filling, which are now
i'll daily use within the Central En-
pires. Nettle has also proved very val,
liable, he said, in the manufacture OF
fabrics and for other purposes. Aus
trian spinners could use a million
bales of American cotton now, how
ever, Kuffler said, and in anticipation
of future needs Austrian mill-owners
have purchased large quantities of the
staple which remains stored in the
United States, ready to be exported
whenever trade between Germany and
her allies is again resumdd with
America.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
THE BOIL WEEV|L
TOUR IS MEETING
AGREAT REPONSE

The sweep of the state board of en-
tomolOgy in their tour of southwest
Georgia combating the boil weevil
through meetings of the farmers and
business men continues. A great re-
sponse is meeting the addresses of
knowledge and skill in giving infor-
nation for fighting the boil weevil.
Yesterday, the meeting at Monte
yuma, Macon county, was held in the
courthouse and between 400 and 500
people formed the audience. Judge r.
L. Greer adjourned the city court in
session at Oglethorpe. in order that the
people might attend the meeting. The
comment was made that the interest
of the people in the boil weevil fight
vas greater than in session of court.
All of the business houses of Monte
yuma, with possibly one or two ex-
ceptions, closed in order to allow ev-
cry person to be at the meeting.
Captain John A. Cobb, of Americus,
a member of the state board of ento-
mology, was with the party and talked
Il few minutes at the opening of the
meeting.
The addresses of State Entomologist
i. L. Worsham, Prof A. c. Lewis, J.
c. Maness, and President w. B. Hunter
of the Georgia Fruit exchange, were
heard with interest. Prof Lewis and
Mr.. Maness went out into Macon coun-
ty during the afternoon and inspected
the fields, gathering numbers of wee
vile in the crops. They told the farm
ers in a heart-to-heart way exactly
what should be done in the breeding
and selecting of the stalks of cotton
in the fight.
Today at Ellaville a great meeting
was held. On Wednesday, a meeting
will be held in Americus, and on
Thursday, the party goes to Leesburg
Lee county, for a meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
MRS. PAUL PASSES To
BEYOND At LEESBURG

LEESBURG, Ca. Oct 10.-Mrs. P. A.
Paul died at her home here Sunday
night. She suffered stroke Of paral-
ysis five years ago, and had never full
ly recovered. The deceased was rs
years old, and had lived in the county
all her life. She was member of the
BAPTIST church.
Mrs. Paul leaves a husband and the
following children: w. W. Paul, of
Leesburg; G. w. Paul, of St. Joe, Fla; /;
Mrs G. M. Parks, of Arlington, Ga. ;
Mrs. j. P. Morrison of Fort Myers Fla; /;
Mrs. j. H. Tharpe, of Louisiana, and
Mrs. Will Brooks, of Oak Field, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
BARACA-PHILATHEA UNION
ORGANIZE AN ORCHESTRi 4

The Baraca-Philathea City Union or
chestra met last night at the First
Baptist church, and was formally or
ganized The officers are, T. F. Gate
wood, Jr., president; Mrs. S. E. War
lick, vice president; Z. D. Mcdaniel,
secretarytreasurer; H. e. Nichols,
leader, and L. F. Hegwood, assistant
leader.
A meeting of the new feature will
be held one night in each week, prep
aratory to the musical program for the
regular meeting of the City Union on
the third Monday night in each month.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
MEXICAN AND AMERICAN
REFUGEES REACH BORDER

Ell PAso, Tex, Oct. 1O.-A long
train, packed with Mexican refugees
accompanied by two families of Amer
ican citizens, arrived at Juarez, this
morning. One of the Americans who
crossed the border before noon stated
the Mexicans came to the border to
secure protection because of current
reports that Pancho villa is again in
control in the Guerrero district in
Mexico.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
WILSON IS HID AWAY
ABOUT SUBMARINES

LONG BRANCH, N. j., Oct 10-Presi
dent Wilson shut himself in his study
this afternoon and is engaged now in
going over the evidence gathered by
the navy department concerning re-
cent submarine attacks in American
waters.
Following first announcement of the
attacks Monday, the president an
nounced German would be "held to
strict accountability for all promises
made to this country, and in accord
apce with the dictates of international
law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
c. OF CA. OFFICIALS
WERE IN THE CITY

a party of Central of Georgia railway
officials were in the city for a short
time today on the official inspection
trip. Among the party were President
W. A. Winburn; Vice President A. r.
Lawton; General Manager L. w. Bald
win; Chief Engineer c. E. Lawrence;
President C. H. Markham, of the Illi-
nois Central.
Agent j. E. Hightower, of this city
Joined the party here, en- route to At
lanta, where he will attend the ma
tional stationers' convention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10

were ordered to sit down" They tell
us that the Americus schools teach the
pupils to stand when they catch the
strains of the glorious music of the
Star Spangled Banner" But, Of
what use it is-if they are to be laugh
ed at, and the elderly citizen refuses
10 paw the same tribute that young
america would lay at the feet of a
great nation?
And, of course, the Star Spanglel
Banner" is too sacred to play on every
street corner, like some bag-piper--
the Pied Piper of Hamlien, as he leads
the rats to slaughter.
But there are occasions, and on every
cccasion-every true-hearted, loving
and loyal American citizen should
stand as a meager mark of respect to
the American nation as it is made
symbolic of libert", truth and wisdom
through the national air of the Star
Spangled Banner"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
JOHN CHENEY TAKES
SOLICITORS PLACE

ELLAVILLE, Ca, Oct. 10.-John
Cheney, of Schley, is representing Sol
icitor-G General j. r. Williams at this
term of Schley Superior court. c. J.
Peacock was made foreman of the
grand jury and Harry Dixon, secre-
tary. Sheriff R. E. Battle is present
with his usual efficiency, and has with
him as bailiffs C. c. Bivins, Burt Jones
Jack Autrey, Joe Hearn, P H. Johnson
and jeff Miers.
Judge 2. A. Littlejohn convened
Schley Superior court Monday morn
ing at 8 o'clock, and began at once as
gcon as be charged the grand jury up
on the trial of civil business.
The following out-of-town attorneys
were present: ]. e. Sheppard, j. A.
Hixon, w. w. Dykes, Zach S. Childers,
G. r. Winchester, Harry Hawkins, W.
p Wallis. of Americus, and Robert L.
Eerner, of Forsyth
1t is stated that w. W. Lumpkin, who
went to Chicago for j. B. Smith, the
former Schley tax collector will like
" return here Tuesday night.
Court will probably last longer than
usual. and may go through Thursday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
Series of Meetings.

The board of entomology has plan
ned series of meetings each of which
will be attended by experts from the
department, as well as from the Fed
eral States Relations service, and the
United States bureau of entomology,
at which this particular phase of the
boil weevil problem will be fully pre-
sented. Every farmer should know
just what varieties of cotton are best
suited to his farm under the new con
ditions.
Many other important phases of the
work will be discussed. There is much
work to be done both in fall and spring.
The fall work includes turning under
the cotton stalks as early as possible to
depth of four inches, so as to de-
stroy immature weevils. This should
be done right now After the first
good front burn off and clean out the
headge rows, ditch-banks around out
houses and stumps, and burn off all
swampheads in the fields. This kills
many of those which have gone into
winter quarters.
Sow a cover crop from which some
grazing may be secured, and which can
be turned under in the spring to en-
rich the soil. 1t is a good plan, too, to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
It's YOUR LIFE
At THE MEETING
HERE WEDNESDAY

An important meeting incident to
the campaign against the boil weevil
will be held at Americas at 10 O'Clock
Wednesday, October IL, under the aus
pices of the state board of entomology
and every farmer and business man in
this city and county is urged to at.
tend.
There isn't man, woman or child il
the county but is affected by the de-
struction to cotton wrought by this liz.
sect, and it is important that every
known means of dealing with the in.
sect, and it is important that every
known means of dealing with the sit
Cation be studied out and applied in
order that the damage may be reduced
70 a minimum.
Perhaps the most important ques-
ton right now is that of the best va
rieties of seed to use to meet boil
weeyil conditions. More than 50 pei
cent. of a successful boil weevil fight
depends upon using the right varieties
Of cotton-varieties that will complete
ly resist disease and mature a croI
early in the season. These varieties
often vary for different counties OF
sections.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
SHOW TRAIN WRECK
NEAR GIBSON, CA.

SANDERSVILLE, Ga, Oct. 10.-Five
persons, all of them actors, were se~-
iously hurt near here today, when a
show train travelling via the Augusta
Southern railroad to Sandersville was
wrecked near Gibson, small station.
Details of the accident are meagre and
at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon the
names of the victims could not be as
certained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
POLICE COMMISSION
SAYS STOP SPEEDING


The city police commission met in
regular session last night, and among
the chief item of interest was their de-
termination for the police of the city
to step speeding and reckless driving.
Numerous complaints have been filed
of fast driving, and since the new
pavement on Lee street it has been
made a speedway, rather than thor
cughfare.
Instructions were given to the police
regarding this feature of their du-
ties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-10
WELLS CHAPTER MEETS
TONIGHT FOR DEGREE WORK

Wells Chapter, No. 40, R. A. NJ,
will meet tonight at Z O'Clock for the
purpose of exemplifying work in the
Past Masters and Most Excellent de-
grees. All members are requested to
be in attendance.