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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
PARKER IS.
INJURED BY FALL.
FROMAUTOT TRUCK.

Chief James B. Parker, of the Amer
icus fire department. was seriously in
jured Wednesday morning about 1880
o'clock, when he fell from the auto
mobile fire truck as it was under way
in response to call
From best accounts it seems that
Chief Parker was few seconds late
in getting to the truck and as it start
ed he lunged for the left side of the
car in an effort to mount the truck on
the front seat 1t is supposed that his
left hand Slipped as he grabbed for
the seat and in the waVer of his body
his foot was caught under the rear
left wheel, which threw him to the
concrete floor of the building as the
truck had not passed beyond the door
way at department headquarters.
-Four toes on the left foot were
severely mashed, and his left leg
was bruised A small cash was cut on
his head.
Because of the loud noise of the en-
gire of the truck the firemen and driver
On the car were not stopped before
they had cleared the door. Several
bystanders saw the accident and rush.
ed to Chief Parker's assistance. In the
p'eantime, the truck was ordered to
the blaze at a negro dwelling on lower
Lee street.
The many friends of Chief Parker
were grieved to learn of the accident,
and although his condition is serious,
he is resting as well as possible under
the circumstances. His friends hope
lie will soon be at his post of duty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
FINE RECORDsMADE
BY AMER|CUS BOYS

Nine Americas men, students of the
Georgia School of Technology-and
this composes the entire Americus con-
tingent in this well known college,
have made splendid records during the
past year. according to information
furnished to Prof. j. E. Mathis by Pro-
fessor Caldwell of Georgia Tech.
Will Hawkes., a member of the SEN
ior class, led the Americas boys in
his record, while P. B. Williams, a
members of the freshman class, was
second in the standing of the nine
boys.
The other students, all of whom
made fine records, are Evan Mathis, of
the Junior class; E. c. Gardner and II.
c. Davis, of the sophomore class, and
Il. NJ. Rodgers, G. f. Ansley, C. C.
Jones and W. A. Mcneil, Of the fresh
men class.
These young men will arrive in a
few weeks to spend the summer vaca-
ticn at home, and their many friends
are delighted with their records.
Americus stands in the forefront Of the
educational world, and her boys and
girls are maintaining her prestige IN
the colleges Of the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
CONFERENCE At THE.
BORDER CONTINUES.
BETWEEN OFFICERS

department at the expeditionary base
here, and it is apparent that many
more men are being sent hurriedly
south into Mexico. Military authori-
ties are busy preparing for the recep-
ton of national guardsmen ordered
into federal service by the president
and who will mobilize here
Additional supplies are being sent
into Mexico for use by General PERISH
ipg's column, and there is every indi-
cation that proper precautions are
being taken to protect the line of
communications. A report that $500
CarranZa troops are already advanc-
ing on Columbus is current here, and
is being investigated by the military
authorities.
Heavy guards were placed around
the military reservation last night, and
only authorized persons are permitted
to come near the camp. Military sup
plies in depots and on motor cars en-
route to the border are also well pro-
tected by troops. National guardsmen,
il is announced, are to be mustered
into United States service as rapidly
as they arrive, in order that they can
he sent over the border without delay
should necessity for such action arise
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
OTHER STREETS
LIKELY TAKE Up
MAT TER

The action of majority of the prop
orty owners on Lee street and the city
council in regard to the pavement OF
Lee street between Lamar street and
the viaduct of the Seaboard Air Line
railway, is receiving general commen-
dation throughout the city
This action is looked upon as tn,
beginning of wide campaign of pave
ment laying which will prove of untold
benefit to the city. One feature is a
favor gained from the insurance COM
panies where property is held along
paved streets.
The patriotic citizens along Lee
street offered to pay the cost of the
material if the city would lay the paw
ing, They placed themselves in the
hands of the city fathers for action,
and at the regular meeting Tuesday
night the request was granted and the
matter referred to the street com
mittee with Alderman f. L. Bell as
chairman, for further action.
The convicts now being worked by
the city will be used for this work,
along with other hands and forces at
the command of the city.
1t is believed that the city council
would agree to laying of an indefinite
amount of paving in this manner, and
the action has been laid before the
people for their further action in re-
gard to other streets.
Mayor Lee G. Council expressed him
self as desiring thot Church street be
paved in the same way, submitting to
the same agreement as the Lee
street property holders.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
A. |. |. ORDERED
FIFTEEN MILES
HIKE VERY SOON

The Americus Light Infantry will
take hike of Is miles with full field
equipment on their shoulders between
now and July 1st.
An order requiring this by the army
officials has been received by Captain
James A. Fort. He has not set spec
ial date for the march but according
to the orders it must be held between
now and July 1st.
After the hike Captain Fort will re-
port to the war department on the
condition Of his men as to struggling,
foot trouble and other ailments which
yivsit a soldier in the field and while
marching.
This order was received several days
ago by Captain Fort, and no especial
significance is attached to it, as va
rious tactics have been and are being
worked out by the army officials.
Especially at this time is all news
relative to the national guards very in
teresting. President Wilson has called
out the entire state forces of Arizona,
New Mexico and Texas, and it is con-
sidered extremely likely that he will
call upon the national guards of the
entire gulf states, if not others, for
service in the field which is expected
to consist mainly of patrol duty.
Georgia ranks high in national
guards for her efficiency and number,
and this is one of the main reasons
why she would be one Of the first
states called upon to furnish her quota
OF national guards. 1t is considered
that the present situation presents an
ideal opportunity for training for the
national guards, especially the officers
who would be called upon in time of
trouble.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
Guards to West Paint.

A telegram received by Governor
Harris from Adjutant General Mccain,
United States army, authorizes the des-
ignation of not more than three mem
bers of the national guard of Georgia
who will have served year by July 10,
to stand a competitive examination for
admission to the United States military
academy, in accordance with the new
federal act approved May f.
The telegram was Immediately trans
mitted to Adjutant General j. V. Holt
Nash, head of the state military de-
partment, who in turn addressed a
circular letter to every commanding
officer in the national guard, request
ing the names of applicants who come
between the age limit of from nineteen
to twenty-five years. From this list
of names submitted three national
guardsmen will be designated to stand
the examination
Under the provisions of the new
federal act, twenty-five enlisted men
Of the entire national guard of the
United States will be admitted to West
Point, in accordance with their stand
ing in the examination of all applicants
Tile three men selected from Georgia
to stand the examination will be in
structed to report to the commanding
officer at Fort MCPHERSON, Atlanta,
June 6ti., at 8 a. M, for mental and
physical examination.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
Unable To Find Carmnza Troops.

COLUMBUS, N. NJ, May 1O.-Captain
Dodd of the aviation corps, returned
to Columbus this afternoon from a
fight that carried him seventy-five
miles south and east of this point. He
reported that he was unable to find any
trace of three thousand five hundred
Carranza troops, reported to be ad-
vancing on Columbus from Mexico.
Capt. Dodd reported he observed no
evidence of disturbances at any point
within the area reconnoitered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
Conference To Be Continued.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May TO-
Secretary Baker of the war depart
ment, inofrmed President Wilson early
today that the conference between Gen.
Scott and Gen. Obregon last night was
not conclusive and would be contin-
ued today 1t is indicated, however,
that the outlook is more favorable for
an agreement between the two govern
ments, though the exact points of
difference are not stated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
NINE SOUTHERN
MEET At.
R.R. CONF FERENCE.

ATLANTA, Ga, May 10.-Railroad
commissioners representing nine of the
Southern states, and including mem
bers of the railroad commissions of
Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee, are
in meeting here today The commits
sioners, who will be in session during
today and Thursday are in Atlanta for
the purpose of discussing freight and
traffic problems, and it is expected a
permanent association will be formed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
Statistics Relating to Accidents.

CHICAGO, May 10-Three hundred
and twenty-five railroad systems oper-
ating total of ,948 miles of main
line and shifting tracks in the United
States, reported to the Bureau of Rail-
way neds and Statistics here during the
fiscal year ending June 30th, 1915 The
statistics compiled from reports sub
mitted show that on these roads during
the period referred not single passen-
ser was killed in train accident. This
record has never before been equalled
by the railroads of any country.
1t is stated today in connection with
the publication of statistics referred to
in the foregoing paragraph that on all
Of the American railroads, operating
more than 25O,OOO miles of main line
tracks, only 1876 passengers were kill
ed during the past fiscal year. A COM
parison with European railroads is
interesting in this connection, the lat
est available figures for these roads
showing that for a total of 1905
miles of tracks operating, 700 passen-
gers were killed during the fiscal year.
For every 2S5 trainmen employed one
vas killed on American railroads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
LESS FERTILIZER USED THIS
YEAR THAN IN 1915

Figures recently compiled by Com
missioner of Agriculture J. D. Price,
go to show that approximately more
than $4,000 tons less of fertilizers will
be used this year than in 1915.
This is encouraging as to the out
look for price, for with less fertilizer
used, less yield may be expected,
which would naturally indicate better
price, for it cannot be gainsaid that
supply and demand cuts a big figure
i'll the price of the staple, despite
speculation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
BONDS SOLD At A
Pre- MUM TO THE
MACON BIDDERS

The issue of City of Americus bonds
amounting to $4,000 for street i'm
provements voted on March 18th, bear
ng interest at 1-2 per cent, were sold
!or $S1OS5 to W. M. Davis Co.. OF
Macon.
The oids weres opened and read in
the regular semi-monthly meeting of
the mayor and city council Tuesday
evening, called at O'Clock. instead of
the regular hour at 1880 o'clock. w.
Nj. Davis Co. made the highest bid for
The bonds which was considered eood
by the city fathers, and they formally
sold the bonds to the Macon concern.
The necessary legal papers will be
drawn and the bonds issued with a
date of July 1st, 1916.
The Bank of Commerce, of Ameri-
Gus, bid for the bonds at par value. 1t
was pleasure to note the strength of
the bids and the eagerness with which
they We're sought.
Lee street, from Lamar street to the
Seaboard Air Line railway viaduct
Will be paved within short time ac-
cording to the action of the city coun-
Gil on request of over sixty per cent.
of the property holders along this
street.
Prof. ]. E. Mathis, accompanied by
G. M. Council laid petition before the
city council from the property holders
requesting that Lee street be paved.
Under the terms of the petition, the
property owners would pay the cost OF
the material for the paving and the
city would lay the pavement This
request was granted, and the matter
referred to the street committee for
further action.
Lee street is almost unbearable at
this season of the year and especially
during the summer when the dust
accumulates and flies abound. 1t has
made the homes along the street very
Cnsightly at times, and with full
knowledge Of this menace to health, the
city council agreed with the property
owners for the paving of the street
Every member of the council was
present, including Mayor Council, Al
dermen Bell, Dudley, Horton, Jones,
Kalmon and Poole.
The matter of further fre-fghting
apparatus for the city fire department
was discussed, and report made on
the part of Aldermen Horton and Kali
mon as to visit to Albany Tuesday
and the wonderful exhibition of their
machines. Chief Parker, with the
aldermen and a representative of an
concern, visited Albany and
were delighted with the showing of
their apparatus. The matter of more
and the reasons for the pur-
chase were referred to the fire com
mittee.
The matter of placing an additional
electric light on Prince street was re-
ferred to fhe Light committee with
to act.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
SUSSEX ATTACK.
ADM|TED;W|LS0N.
IS FULLY UPHELD.

Paris reports diminishing activity
in the Verdun region today. On both
banks of the Meuse the artillery fire
has slackened considerably.
A German attack near the Meuse.
south of Loutvent early this morning
was completely checked, according to
Paris and London.
1t develops today that all except three
of the crew of the lnier GYM
lic, torpedoed and sunk by German
submarine were British. One Russian
and two Belgians sailors completed the
crew of the lost liner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
Mexicans Are Preparing.

LAREDO Tex, May 10.-One mil
lion rounds of rife ammunition which
Mexicans attempted to smuggle across
the border near here today were con-
fiscated by United States troops. The
ammunition is believed to have been
intended for the use of bandits in
raiding Texas, New Mexico and Arizona
communities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
SCHROEDER BUYS ISRAEL
PROPERTY ON LAMAR ST.

A real estate deal today of interest
was that made between w. H. r.
Schroeder and John T. Israel, Mr..
Schroeder buying two residences from
Mr.. Israel located on Lamar street in
front of Lockett & Sons stables.
Mr.. Schroeder bought this as an
and considers same a good
one. This deal was handled through
the firm of English & Purvis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
LOOKS LIKE GANG
OF PETTY THIEVES

What appears to be gang of petty
thieves develops gradually, as other
negroes have been arrested or suspect
ed in connection with several robber-
les which have taken place in Amer
icus lately. The most recent robbery
Was that of the Rylander Shoe Co,
and a Greek stand on Forsyth street
Monday night.
Miss Annie Britton, dressmaker
with offices on Jackson street, COM
planned to the police about the loss Of
skirt Wednesday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
Washington Remains Silent.

Ell PASO, Tex, May 10.-No answer
had been received at 2 o'clock from
V ashington to General SCOTS message
reporting General Obregon's proposal
to establish a joint military patrol at
the boundary. General Scott stated
early this afternoon that today's con-
ference will be held regardless of
whether the Mexican war minister's
ID =
plan is accepted or rejected by the
authorities at Washington.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10

WASHINGTON, D. C., May TO-
Secretary Lansing this morning re-
ceived cable message from Ambas-
sador Gerard at Berlin, giving formal
notice that new note bearing on the
Sussex case has been handed him by
the Berlin foreign office. The text of
the new note is now on its way to
Washington, and it is expected the
communication will be laid before
President Wilson before night.
In reporting receipt of the German
note, Ambassador Gerard indicated to
the state department that the German
government now admits one Of its
submarines attacked the Sussex, and
gives notice to the Washington author
iIies that the submarine commander
responsible for the attack has been
properly punished. The nature of the
punishment inflicted upon the naval
officer is not indicated in Ambassador
Gerard's report, but it is stated that
promises of reparation for damages
sustained by Americans and neutrals
on board the Sussex are made by the
German government.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10

LONDON, May 10.-The British Off
cial estimate of German casualties
during April places the total at 81 ,162
officers and men. Since the war start
eG, British authorities estimate the
German losses amount to 2,S22,079 of
which heavy per cent will never
again return to the ranks
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
DR.. R. {. CATO WILL TAKE
POST GRADUATE COURSE

Dr.. R. E. Cato leaves Thursday for
Rochester, Mimi, where he will take a
two weeks postgraduate course at
tie Mayo sanitarium, specializing in
surgery.
During his absence his brother, DR..
F L. Cato, will look after his prac-
ice here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10

BERLIN, May 10.-It is reported
here this afternoon that British de-
stroyer was badly damaged in fight
of the Belgian coast today between
German and British light warships.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-10
Mere Regulars Sent South.

COLUMBUS. May 1O.-There is re-
new activity today in almost every
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-06

have returned from visit in Berlin.
n. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Billings have
moved to Everett Crommett's for the
winter.
The first prize for the best descriptive
advertisement Of their store and business
offered by the Redington Furniture Co.
of Waterville, was won by Ruth Gould OF
this town. The prize was furniture from
their store to the amount of $40, to be Sc
lected by the winner.
Watervlle Chamber of Commerce Of
fered prizes to the canning clubs Of Ken
nebec and Somerset counties. The pro-
ducts were to be exhibited at the Maine
Central Fair In Glass A, for five cans
of products Of her own raising; Louise
Stratton won second prize, $500; Ruth
Gould and Esther Tilton each, $1.O0. In
Glass B. for 10 Jars canned goods, Esther
Tilton won first prize Of $500. The girls
in these clubs feel quite pleased. as this
is their first attempt at canning.
The annual session of the Maine Cen
trail conference opens here Friday at 10
A. NJ. and holds over the following Sun
day.
Mrs. Lizzie Walker recently entertained
her Sunday school class at her pleasant
home. Thirteen members were present.
Sandwiches, lemonade, cake and candy
were served 1t was very enjoyable oc-
CASTOR. The class formed an organiza-
ton with the following officers: Presi-
dent, Ruth f. Could vice president Inez
Kinball secretary, Dorice Crosby; treas
urer. Marguerite Drake. The class took
the name, The Merry Maids. voted to buy
pins and banner.
Hugh Sylvester of Eusts who has been
visiting at A. NJ. STATIONS, has returned
home.
Friday. Sept 1. was young people s
night at the Grange.
At the Maine Central Fair, Mrs. Judson
} Harding won several prizes on poultry.
Bernard Taylor of this town also won
several prizes on poultry.
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DRESDEN

Mrs. Lillian Burke Blanchard and
daughter Grace of West SomerVllle'
Mass, were, the guests of the former
brother, Elmer Burke.
A Republican rally will be held at the
Masonic hall Tuesday evening with Bert
Fernald as speaker.
Mrs. Walter Oystings and son Russell
of Somerville, Mass, are the guests OF
her brother, Llewellyn Rittall.
Mrs D. A. Cate, Mrs. L. II. Dorr, Mrs
Will Houdlette, Miss Nola Houdlette and
Miss Harriette Houdlette are at Caplto
Island for a visit. They have rented the
Gaubert cottage.
Mrs. Bishop of Massachusetts, who mas
been the guest of Mrs. Hartley Haw-
thorne returned Friday.
Mrs. Hiram Thorndike and daughter
Marion of Portland are stopping at the
Foster cottage.
Supt. r. B. Cheney is visiting relatives
in New Hampshire.
Hartley Hathorne has purchased tne
old dollhouse at Middle bridge and is now
converting it into a blacksmith shop. MT
Hathorne has proven himself to be an
excellent Smith"
An auction will be held at the nome OF
Fred Colby Tuesday at A. NJ.
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MONMOUTH

H. 8. Bent has gone to South Portland
to visit his son Carroll.
Miss Ellen Colby went to Portland on
Saturday to be the guest of Mrs. Ingra-
ham.
Miss Edna Frost and Miss Gertrude
Richardson have returned to Norwood,
Mass, where they arc employed as teach
ers in the public schools.
Miss Grace Thompson will leave Mon
day for Ware, Mass, to resume her work
as teacher there.
Miss Viola Roscoe has returned to
Mount Vernon where she has been teach
ing for the past few years.
H. E. Merrill was in Boston this week
on business trip.
Mrs. L. T. Shorey and Mrs. A. " Blais-
dell attended the September meeting OF
Patience Stanley Chapter. D. A. r. at the
home Of Mrs. Charles ]. Cole, Kent s
Hill, on Friday afternoon.
Henry Nickerson Of Boston was the
guest of Rev. and Mrs. c. L. Banghart on
Monday and Tuesday
Miss Margaret Carson Of New Glouces-
ter was the guest Of Miss Berle Frost this
week.
Mrs Helen Carothers and daughter
Mrs. Richard Cosman and little son Will
liam of Wakefield, Mass. are at their for
mer home on Norris Hill for a short
visit.
Rev. George A. flnkham Of Industry $