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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04
GEORGE B. TURPIN GOE1
To THE WINDER COMPRESS

George B. Turpin, for the past sew.
e9al years superintendent of the Rich
land Compress Company, at Richland
las severed his connection with that
plant and accepted the position of sup
erintendent of the compress at Winder
The compress at Winder has just
been completed as a cost of $4,000
Mr.. Turpin is a son of George A
Turpin, of Americas, and was up until
a few years ago a citizen of Americus
His many friends here, as well as
throughout this section. will be pleas
ed to know that he has accepted the pc
sition with the Winder plant, as it is
a promotion for him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04
FOR CONGRESS,
To the Voters of the Third Congress
iOnal District.

To the Voters of the Third Congress-
ional District:
hereby respectfully announce my
candidacy for reelection as your Rep
resentatiye in the Sixty-Fifth (65thl
Congress, subject to the primary to be
held on September 18th.
During the short time l have been
your congressman, l have sincerely en-
deavored to serve you faithfully, and
if my efforts and record meet with
your approval, l will feel greatly hon
ored and profoundly grateful If you
will give me your support in the COM
ing election. Congress has been in al
most continuous session since you
elected me, and duty required me to
stay here, which prevented me from
visiting you as often as l wished, The
Ways and Means committee is now
daily working on revenue measure:
being on that committee, I must re-
main here until the new tax law Ia
passed. AS soon as Congress adiourns
or before then, if public business will
permit me to leave, expect to canvass
the District, meet the people personal
ly and talk to them face to face. both
Individually and on the stump.
If reelected, promise to discharge
the duties of the great Office with fidel.
ity and to the best of my ability.
From the depths of my heart
thank you for your past kindness to
me. Cordially yours
CHARLES r. CRISP,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

and the procurement of such neces-
sary changes as will prohibit the
shipment Of intoxicating liquors Ia
prohibited territory; and will earnest
ly advocate every legal measure that
will tend to procure for the whole
people National Prohibition.
FL will support such rural credit
legislation as will actually give to
the farmers of our country the relief
that has been so often promised, by
making available to them, with good
security on land or cotton, long loans
of money at low rates of interest, such
loans to be made directly by the gov
eminent to the farmers.
81 will favor a sufficiently equip
ped army and navy to command peace
at home and respect abroad, and the
manufacture of our navy and army
equipment by the government.
4.-The restriction of immigration
at least to the extent of requiring i'm
migrants to register, giving infor-
nation necessary as to their previous
lives, and the signing of a pledge that
within three months after entering
our country they will become citizens
in a legal way.
5.-A complete separation Of all at
fairs of church and state.
6.-The extension of the Rural Free
Delivery system and the Improvement
Of the Parcel Post system, to the end
that the rural districts throughout the
country may be benefited thereby.
l purpose to conduct my campaign
on high plain. do not desire to be
elected on the dement's of others, but
On my merit alone.
My campaign headquarters will be
at Americas, Georgia, where my Sec
rotary or l will be glad to welcome
and advise with friends at all times,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04
FOR CONGRESS.
To the Voters of the Third Congress
ional District of Georgia:

To the Voters of the Third Congress
ional District of Georgia:
l hereby announce my candidacy for
election as your Representative, from
the Third Congressional District of
Georgia, to the Sixty-ffth Congress,
subject to the primary to be held
September q, 1916, and respectfully
solicit your support to this position.
If nominated and elected, 1 pledge
myself and the best energies l am ca
pable of exerting to your every inter
est, and especially to procure for you,
1.-The cooperation of the National
government with the several states in
the enforcement of their prohibition
laws to the extent Of denying applica-
ton for license to manufacture or sell
intoxicating liquors in such states,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

LOOK HERE MR.. COTTON MAN
Did you know the peach growers of
Georgia are growing rich while you
toll and reap disappointment; peaches
netted growers this season an average
Oh $1.60 per crate, or $25O.00 to $500. 90
per acre. l represent one of the larg-
est nurseries in the South. See me
and engage your trees now. | will
plant your orchard for you, if you de-
cesire it. R. D. Stewart. Phone 7O5.
3-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04
For SOlicftOr.GenerAI.
G. Y. HARRELL

To the Citizens Of the Southwestern
Judicial Circuit:
l hereby respectfully announce Off
reelection to the Office of Solicitor
General of the Southwestern Circuit;
subject to the primary of September
18th, 1916. In doing so, l wish to
thank my friends throughout the
Circuit for the favors heretofore ac-
corded me, and solicit their kind sup
port of my candidacy for reelection;
assuring them, If reelected, a faithful
and impartial discharge of the duties
OF teh Office. Respectfully,
]. R. WILLIAMS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

For your AUTOMOBILE Tires and
Tubes see us before you buy. We han
die the following makes: KELLEY
SPRINGFIELD" MANSFIELD" and
the UNITED STATES Tires. G. A. &
". G. Turpin. 1-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

and, if elected by the good people Of
this district, promise to faithfully
discharge the duties of this great Of
flee with fidelity to your every interest.
Respectfully,
=. G. HUDSON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

JONES' BALSAM OF BENZOIN ii
for you. A reasonable quantity of I'm.
USUAL QUALITY. For all external
troubles where a liniment is needed
Ask about it; three sizes, Csc, soc and
$1OO. All dealers carry it. Sold or
the money-Eack plan. Gin
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04
Want Advertisements

LONG TINE LOANS made upon
improved city rea'-estate located Oh
best streets Of Americas. J. ]. Hanes-
ley, Americas, Ga. got
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Persons left to-
day for Moultrie and other points in
South Georgia. They will be gone
some two weeks or more
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Mrs. George R. Ellis, Misses Mabel
and Annie Ellis and Master George Ell
lis, Jr., have returned from an extended
visit through the northeast, which in
eluded Vermont and New Hampshire.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Mrs. George B. Turpin and family
left Friday afternoon for Winder, Ca,
where they will make their future
home They have been residing in
Richland for the past several years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

BUY the large sizes OF JONES'
BALsAM OF BENzOIN when your
horses are troubled with scratches
thrush, CALLED shoulders, swellings and
flesh wounds. Sod on the money-back
plan. Ask your dealer for 1t. elm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Mrs. George NJ. Rodgers and daugh-
ter, Miss Mardra Rodgers, left Friday
for Battle Wreck, Mich, where they
will be the guest of Miss Annie Laurie
Page, who is attending school there.
Upon their return Miss Page will come
with them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Miss Alice Oliver and Miss Mary Eva
Gnosspelius are two attractive visit
crs in Macon today, stopping over with
friends in that city while eli route to
Atlanta. where they will be guests OF
relatives during ten days or two
weeks before returning to Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04
RATES,

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One cent 3 word each insertion.
Minimum charge OF 25c.
No classified advertisement will be
charged to any one unless their name
appears ON cur subscription books.
All Advertisements for "HELP or
SITUATION WANTED" win be In.
serted one time free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Mrs. Charles L. Ansley leaves Sat
urday for Monteagle, Tenn where she
will spend several weeks
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

w. J. Josey is at home from two
weeks visit at Warm Springs. He re-
ports most enjoyable time at this
popular summer resort.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Miss Elizabeth Caller, of Columbus,
rived Thursday, and is the guest of
DIR. and Mrs. C. P. Davis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Mrs. Will C. Wright will return
home tonight having spent the day in
Macon with relatives. Masters Char
lie and Frank Wright, who accompan-
led her, will remain there during sew
eral days, going thence to Jackson
vile before returning to Americas.
Buy fresh Straw at PINKSTON'S
for 81.
Mrs. o. 7. Lawson, of Plains, was in
Americas Thursday afternoon and Fri
day.
B. f. Christie, of Smithville, was in
9mericus Thursday afternoon.
Do not forget billie Burke" at
Opera House tonight. Alt
Charlie Scarborough, of Adams, Ga
was in Americas Friday on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

KryptOk Invisible BifOcal glasses
Bell, The JeWeIer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04
announcements
For State SenatOr,

The friends of ]. E Mathis announce
his candidacy for State Senator from
the Thirteenth District, subject to the
Democratic primary on September
18th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Mrs. P. H. Jeter, who has been Wis.
iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R s
Oliver at Plains, returned to her
home in Decatur Friday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Do not forget Billie Burke at
Opera House tonight Alt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

FARM LOANS-at 8 per cent. inter-
est. Terms satisfactory. RI. May
nard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

F. A. Quillian, of Atlanta, is a Wis
itor in the city today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

We never carry over Straw Hats
Choice of the stock 81. PINKSTON'S.
3.3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04
WANTED Miscellaneous

WOOD WANTED-Oak and Pine
Write Empire Coal & Wood Co., Ma
con, Ga. 3O-10t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Rev. A. w Quillian has returned
from visit to relatives at Harlem.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Choice of our stock OF Straw Hats
ion 81. Good range of styles and sizes.
EMISSIONS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Misses Sara and Elma Poole, the
charming daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. e.
u Poole, are visiting in Butler, the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs, A. D. Chap
xaan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

IL IHS ESOplS VI the SOuluW 6SCerU
Judicial Circuit:
Having laudable ambition to serve
in the capacity of Solicitor General OF
the Southwestern Circuit, and at the
request of many loyal friends and cit
liens of this circuit | have decided to
register my candidacy for this position
subject to the rules governing the
primary to be held on September 18th
next.
If elected l will fearlessly and Wig
orously prosecute such cases as
justice and right may demand,
whether the accused person be high or
low. rich or poor.
l will endeavor to protect the inn0-
cent, and see to it that no citizen Or
person shall ever be unjustly punished
or unrighteously perescuted.
l will strive to uphold the dignity Of
the Office, with the end in view, that
all citizens will have proper regard fer
the courts and the enforcement of the
laws and lend their aid in it's just adj
ministration.
If elected by the people at the prlGi-
airy to serve them l will at no time be
controlled by any person. faction
clique, or ring; but in all matters
will be governed by what is right, and
will pursue only that course which
justice may demand and good
conscience dictate.
l will be courteous at all times, and
by my conduct convince you by
prompt attention to the affairs of the
Office, that I am ready and willing to
do my duty at all times, in all cases
under all circumstances, with the de.
sire to correctly interpret the law
and honestly enforce the same
against all classes and citizens alike
guided by the laws Of Georgia, and
the motto of our beloved state, wis.
dom, Justice and Moderation.
Respectfully
G. Y. HARRELL
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

All Mems Straw Hats at 81. PINK.
ST0N'S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

A nice line Belts with Silver Buck
As at Daniels, the JeWeler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Mrs. Sallie Reid Ansley, Of Smith
vile, arrived Friday afternoon aid will
visit Mrs. F. L. Allison, on Forrest
street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Mayo announce
the birth of son, who has been a
permanent visitor in their home for
several days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

nation as the candidate for the
office of Solicitor General of the South,
Western Judicial Circuit, in the Demo.
cratic primary election on Sept. 18th
1915, subject to the rules of said pri.
mary election.
= If nominated and elected it shall be
my constant purpose and ambition to
discharge the duties of the Office
faithfully, fairly, vigorously and
promptly, and in a manner to inspire
confidence in the Office; and so far as
the office of Solicitor General is con-
cerned to at all times uphold and
maintain the integrity. dignity and
purity of the court.
1t is my desire to see each voter OF
the circuit before the primary, but in
the event l do not, I do now ask the
vote and support of each person in the
circuit. Respectfully.
WARE G. MARTIN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

SPECIAL PRICE on Mahogany cen
ter table this week. Bragg Furniture
Co. Ct 2-4-6
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

L. L, Spears, of Savannah. is in the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04
FOR SALE

SATURDAY ONLY-Fruit Jars;
Pint jars soc; Quart jars Coo; Half
Gallon jars 75c. Williams Niles Co.
Phone 7O6. Ait
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Make sleep more comfortable and
festful by using Acme Mosquito Nets
For sale by A. W. SMITH FURNITURE
COMPANY. 3-ti
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Mrs. Homer Bonner and daughter
of Macon, who have been visiting Mrs
Homer Beard, returned to their home
in Macon Friday afternoon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Charlie Scarborough, of Adams, Ga
was in Americas Friday on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-04

Misses Carrie and Catherine Oliver.
of Plains left Friday afternoon for Ma
con. where they will be the house party
guests of Miss Myrline Huyler for sew
eral days.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-18
STOCK MARKET WAS
VERY IRREGULAR
Peace numors Exsrted Only n Passing
influence. But Heavy Selling OF
Internationals Told.

NEW YORK. May If IrreguIarity
was the dominant feature Of today's
market. which seemed TO b. governed
almost entirely by speculative cons. der
atoms ar cNigenctes. Peace rumors
were again prevalent. but they eNerted
little more than passing influence. \ FAR
more Potent factor was the continued
selling Of International issues Including
United states steel Wall street iS
without direct means OF tracing theh
source Of this liquidation. but % bears
the marks of foreign origin.
stocks were under partial restraint
"a the opening. but withstood persistent
pressur" until midday. when movement
Of the specialtie~ and allied issues fell
sharply on rumorS that threatened a re-
NiVal OF recent International difficulties
There were rallies from tlc low levels
81 that period. but they failed 20 hold.
ct spite the strength OF Reading whfcn
featured the fual hour on its cumula-
tive advance of , = TO the new high rec
ord Of 93tt.
Munitions and motors We're At all
times variable. while not heavy. the lat
ter scoring extreme recessions Of . 10 =
points, with losses OF : to ? I'm the So
called munitions United states steel
was more prominent than Yesterday. but
its activity was largely at the expense
OF its strength. closing at practically a
point loss. Total sales OF stocks
amounted 20 10000 shares.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-18

Ih. National EuaW.Iug \ stamp
ing Company has com. into m. r,a-f..
Tor $4,000 tons OF Southern basic IRON.
Tor delivery al East -. Louis. ~htpm.nt
=" o. mad, over Ia" second hair 81 this
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-18

Tho facts that Reading has not added
tn ITS capital ~ recent years. but lIS
diverted enormous sums from earnings
'u property. and stll shows big reNs-
r.'s for dividends, are hein- quoted in
'uuserNatlNc circles as To why stock Is
advancing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-18

The Republic steel co. declared reg
mar quarterly dividend on preferred %
8 =. and extra dividend OF per cent ON
account of accumulated back dividend.
Dividend payable July I. 10 stock OF rec
ord June l..
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-18

'rucibie Stcors present activity and
strength Us rumorcI To be based on re-
ports OF new orders both foreign and
domestic This company u.s. said 20 be
iu "a splendid position Co serve the pre-
parcdnezS demand, Tor steel
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-18

Totals 6.32l.9i5.sO 5 5.O4s79457 25
Ines 1.215121.32
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-18

Goo 500 Union Pacific "a market leader
should The railway confidence uy-Iu-
r.HE june LIST. deClle ou amI,FhlD ul-
-l-tment Of the demand fu. .igH.r
wages and shorter hours. Follow Iu-
suth development. ths directors mNl
take up am extra disbursement at frt
next meeting for dividends.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-18
FINANCIAL NOTES

JOURNAL. OF COMMERCE.-Th re-
dictionary tendency iu securities Is attri-
buted 10 "A completion OF the short COW
yrluE movement.
WALL ST. JOCRNAL.-Thcf coling OF
confidence cnEcndered By belief that
the United states Will take efficient
measures 10 protect itself against ag-
ErcgcSsiun has been stimulating IN its
market effect.
FINANCIAL Realizing
sales and "a renewal OF the foreign sup
lply prove too much FOR the stock market
TO absorb and maintain "A strong tone
CLARK. CHll.lS g. CO. SAN.-The
StuCh market - rejecting legitimate con-
lditiuns iu the country : business parti-
.CularIy the very large earnings Of the
railroads and the improving crop out
look Is for a urmer and higher cotton
market with purchases still advisable in
the Late months, especially on sctbackS.
FINANCIAL NEWS.-An outstanding
feature OF the stock market during the
recessiOnS ls the ability displayed To alb
sUrb realizing offerings. We think pur-
chassS OF standard rails during these
rcccss4ons Will give satisfactory results.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-18
Other Than Reading The
Quotations Were Lower
So News of Importance Purchase of
standard Rails on Reoessions
Advised.

siarris. Winthrop & 90. 60 Fidelity In
vestment AssociationD
NEW YORK. May Heading was
the leader In today's market. and re-
The rest Of the market closed lower ON
selling by traders who have been bearish
" some time.
There was mo- news Of Importance. and
80 sim believe iu purchasing standard
rails on all rec,ssiuns.
HARRIS. WINTHROP q co.
Dow Jones say: Wire advices to sim
clair on and Refining co. here. report
drilling Of an onset well IN cushing
held. which making 200 barrels day.
Payment OF per cent on account
back dividends on preferred stock I;e-
public steel company leaves per cent
tet TO be- paid. IL Is believed all dIvt-
oruds la arrears will be satisfied before
clos" OF Year. Earnings would permit
paving OF back dividends at a much
more rapid rate. but the MANAGEMENT
VIII continue ITS conservative policy iu
matter Of disbursements 10 Stutkhold-
h ,i l. u .,,. 60 BE- earn
Deg .lnIly for common stock,
Tho private borrowing demand fs now
rejecting a fair sized professional short
DOB fH. United states steel Heading.
'rur. nla steel. Baldwin Locomotive aud
Nnag"naa Copper Tn" general loan
ClDWu'uucs not reflect any change.
Active stock exchange houses expect
tu see Union Pacific "a market leader
should The railway conference uy-lu-
r.HE june LIST. decide ou amI.FhI. ul-
-i-tment Of the demand fu. higher
wages and shorter hours. Follow ms
sugh development the directors ma,
take up am extra Disbursements at fn-
next mccuns for dividends.
Tho facts that Reading has not added
tn ITS capital in recent years. but has
diverted enormous sums from earnings
Goo property. and stu shows big reVs-
r"'s for dividends. are heln- quoted in
,uuserNauNc circles as 10 why stock is
advancing.
Crucible Stccrs present activity and
ports or now orders both foreign and
domestic. This contrary lis said 10 De
iu "a splendid position Go serve the pre-
paredness demands FOR steel
The Republic steel 60. declared a reg
vlar quarterly dividend on preferred q
.. ana extra dividend OF per cent on
uccouut of GwulafeI back dividend
Dividend payable July I. 10 stock OF rec
ord June l..
The Financial News Bulletin says.
Tho surplus earnings or United states
steel are going Co "a large cNfsut into
plants In forsigu countries. IuDludlug
CHINA, according 90 r.wur- current Iu
some quarters uf the street. 70 Is re-
ported that the management has do
"" conquer competition In other ,plu
tries. Tho story has 10 that such
program viii at least limit extra diyl
dcnd prospects.