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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
GOVERNOR WILL Be
IN ATLANTA MONDAY

The day has passed without devel.
opments in regard to the vacancy Of
solicitor-general Of the Southwestern
circuit, caused by the death of Col. J.
+. Williams.
Governor Harris will be at his Office
in the capitol at Atlanta next Monday
returning from Florida the latter part
of the week. A dispach says:
Governor Harris, who is spending
he holidays at Daytona, Fla, will be
back in his Office at the capitol next
Monday. Announcement to this ef-
feet was made by Colonel F. r. Jones'
the governors private secretary.
1T is believed that upon his return
the governor will announce his ap-
pointment of new judge of the court
of appeals to succeed the late Judge
Robert L. Hodges, and that he will
also announce the appointment of a
solicitor general of the Southwestern
circuit to succeed the late ]. r. Will
liams, and solicitor of the city court
Of Reidsville, to succeed the late II. E
DeLoach.
1t is expected that Agricultural
Commissioner ]. D. Price will tender
his resignation to the governor early in
January, and that the latter will i'm
mediately appoint his successor"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
SEERAL CLAIM TO OWN
OLDEST POCKET KNIFE

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 27.-Several
proud relic hunters are claiming pos
session of the oldest pocket knife in
Georgia. T. M. Meriwether of Clarks-
ton, the classic home of the "Willo-
wampus,' comes forward with bar
low which he has used constantly
since the Civil War. 1t was given him
by the late General James P. Sims.
John T. Kidd, of Elmodel, has a pock-
ct knife with which he has whitfield
since 1856. F. o. Ticknor, of Albany.
who started the controversy by pro-
Gucing knife which he bought
twenty-five years ago, has been left at
the post, so to speak. Who has the
Oldest knife in Georgia?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
BALKANS FIGHT
GIVE ONLY NEWS
Of WARS TO-DAY
(By Associated Press.)

Except in Rumania, Egypt, and on
the Tigris in Asiatic Turkey, military
operations today were at a standstill.
The Teutons reported new advances
toward Braila, the great umanian grain
and oil storehouse. the taking of Fill
pechti having brought them within
thirty miles of that place.
Teutonic forces in the province of
Dobrudja are attacking the Matchin
bridgehead, almost opposite Braila, the
pushing of all the remaining ussians
out of Dobrudja being the apparent
possible result of these operations.
Artillery is active along the whole
OF the Franco-Belgian frint, and avia-
ters there are also busy, several aerial
battles being reported. Some interest
ing developments are indicated in the
Verdun region, where a heavy bonn
bardment of positions east Of the
Meuse was reported.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
London Newspapers Comment.

LONDON, Dec. 27.-The prompt Ger
man answer to President Wilson's note
is characterized by London evening
newspapers as evidence of Germanys
eagerness to end the war. The Stand
ard says it would be grave mistake
to neglect the German peace maneuv-
ers. and 1t is hoped the governmeas
would courteously and definitely reply
to the American presidents note, and
then get on with the war as energet-
ically as possible"
The Pail Mall Gazette, the influence
Of which is widespread, declares Ger
many has summarily dismissed the
invitation to state terms upon which
peace would be re-established and then
said. the most dignifed course now
would be its frank withdrawal"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
INDEPENDENTS WILL CONTROL
NAMING OF THE NEW SPEAKER

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 27.-Re-
vised figures on returns of the last
election show definitely that neither
democrats nor republicans will have a
majority of the next house, necessary
to elect speaker, and that handful
of independents will determine which
side will control the organization.
Conceding seats to candidates in
possession of certificates of election,
because they are certain to participate
in the organization Of the house, the
personnel now stands
Republicans, 2l4; democrats, 213;
independents, 2; progressives. 2; pro-
hibitionist, /; socialist 1; contested, ..
A majority is 21S, hence should either
democrats or republicans win both Of
the contests they still would be short
of majority.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
SPECIAL PROGRAM At
THE BAPTIST SCHOOL

The special program for the enter
tainment at the First Baptist Sunday
school Thursday night, at 1880 o'clock,
has been announced. All of the mem
hers are expected to attend, and an
enjoyable occasion is anticipated, with
the interesting program, which is:
Music by Orchestra.
Prayer by DR.. Lansing Burrows.
Welcome by P. C. Allen.
IAN Aid Fashioned Grandma" by
Miss Katie Sue Reese.
Recitation by Vivian Jones.
Stockings in Row. by Bill Tullis
Vocal Solo, Content" by Miss Cor
della Gatewood.
Reading, "A Light in The Sky" by
Miss Elizabeth Allen.
"A Christmas Telephone" by Flor.
ence Fort.
Where Presents Grow" by Frances
Warl1ck.
Music by Orchestra.
Fill Somebody's Stocking Today,
by Lucille Morgan.
Christmas Morning" by Sarah
Hamrick
Tenement Row." by Alice Parker.
Vocal Solo, by Miss Ethel Guerry.
My Christmas Presents" by Char
lotte Turner.
Missing Santa Claus" by Benjamin
I,avis.
Recitation by Catherine Turner.
Music by Orchestra.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
BISHOP GAMBLER IS
CHAIRMAN Of MEET

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 27.-Repre-
sentatives of the Methodist Episcopal
church, South. on the Joint Committee
on Union with the Methodist Episco-
pay church, North, met here today,
preliminary to the assembling of the
joint commission. Bishop Warren A.
Gambler, of Atlanta, Ca, was elected
president of the Southern Methodist
commission, and as such will be
spokesman for the delegation in the
committees deliberations.
The joint commission, which is the
result of several years negotiations in
an effort to bring about a union of the
TWO great Methodist bodies within he
Unied States, will assemble for is
initial session here tomorrow. The
two churches are practically units as
regards articles of faith and religious
practice, the separation having been
brought about by other than religious
causes, and at the recent general con-
ference of the Southern Methodist
church resolution was adopted agree
irg to appoint commissioners on the
joint committee on union. which had
previously been suggested by the gen
eral conference of the northern church
The sessions here are expected to CON
tinue during several days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
TWO YOUNG MEN ARE
ARRESTED IN CITY

Roy Alexander and Sam Terry, two
young white men, were arrested this
morning on warrants charging bur
slary. Alexander has been released on
bend, and Terry is in the county Jail.
1t is said that they entered the Office
of DR.. C. K. Chapman on Lamar street
some time Tuesday night, securing
bottles of cocaine and morphine.
1t is reported that Alexander made q
statement concerning the matter to
the auhoriies. and the grand jury is
expected to take up the matter when
it convenes Oh Tuesday. January 9th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
Swedish Note Supports wilson.

BERNE, Switzerland. Dec. 27.--
Swedish diplomats in European capf-
tails have handed representatives Of
belligerent and neutral governments q
note supporting those Of President wit
son and the Swiss government, though
not Of identical verbage. The Taga-
blatt announces receipt Of the note by
the German government In SIS issue Of
today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
SUMTER HAD INCREASE
OF OVER 1900 BALES

County Statistician w. P. Persons,
for the census bureau. announces to-
day that Sumter county had ginned
S1.e2S bales of cotton for the 1916 sea-
son up to December 18th. He said
that this compared with 27,02O bales
for the same period last year, or an
increase for 1916 of 4.06s bales.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
FACULTY CHANGES ARE
MADE IN THE school,

Miss Elizabeth Johnson, teacher 0E
the fourth grade at Furlow Grammar
school. has accepted a position in Sa-
vannah, resigning here. Miss Fby
Mott has been designed to Gil the va
cancy until action by the Board Of Edu-
cation next Tuesday night.
Mary Grist is filing the place q
Eva Walker, resigned at the McKas
coIored school.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
NO TRACE FOR BOAT
WITH SOS. SIGNAL

NANTUCKET, Dec. 27.-The coast
guard revenue cutters Acushnet and
Greshma have sent word here that
they are unable to find the steamer Ma
ryland, which wirelessed Christmas
night she was sinking, more than three
hundred miles off Sandy Hook. The
two cutters. aided by the liner City of
Savannah. cruised several hours in the
position given by the Maryland, but
70 trace of the distressed vessel was
found
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
THE FARMERS SHORT
COURSE FOR ATHENS

ATHENS, Ca, Dec. 27.-The annual
session of farmers short courses il
the Georgia State College of Agricul-
ture will run from January 8 to
January IA, 1917. This year boil wee.
vi conferences will be held each night
during the short course, which are to
be addressed by farmers who have
made a success growing cotton under
boil weevil conditions in states west
of Georgia.
Specially low railroad rates have
been put into effect by the railroads
On account of the short course and
farmers conferences. The ten days
sent at Athens will give farmer the
best Of information about growing cot
ton in spite of hte boil weevil and the
necessary information about varying
farm practices.
Two new courses are offered this
year, one for farm machinery dealers
that they may know the best machin-
cry to recommend for changed farm.
ing conditions, and short course for
farm women, touching home gardens.
poultry, dairying and the like.
The short course is believed TO be
the most important provision for the
future success of the Georgia farmer
that is offered in the state. 1t is free,
except for dollar initiation fee, and
is open to all farmers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
FREEZE ON WIRES IS
CAUSE OF DELAY

NEW YORK, Dec 81. - A glaze
'sleet) STORM, coating telegrape and
telephone wires with ice, seriously in
terfered with communication through
out this state fIt the whole eastern
country during oday. Some trouble
has also been experienced as far west
as Chicago, indicating the storm was
felt there as well as on The eastern
coast.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
wilson's Next Move Not determined.

Wilson's Next Move Not Determined.
WASHINGTON. d. c., Dec. 27.-The
United States next diplomatic move re-
garding the peace notes will not be do
tormined until the official text Of the
German reply is received and Presidens
Wilson and members Of the cabim&
discuss its provisions. This is not ex-
pected to be done until Friday, ana
probably later
Some officials here declared that tbs
Tinted States would be powerIess to
do anything in diplomatic way untM
the Entente Allies replied to the presi-
dents note, in which event the nexs
move toward peace in Europe may be
delayed some time. Official informa-
ton was received at the state depart
ment this afternoon tha Sweden has
sent peace note to belligerent. gov
rnments
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
NOT A WORD COMES
FROM CEN. CARRANzA

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 27.-Sec-
retary Franklin K. Lane, of the de-
partment of the interior, today asked
American members of the Mexican
American commission to meet here
ONE time during the present week to
arrange details of ending the work Of
the commission. No word had been re-
ceived from General Carranza at $3.50
O'clock this afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
EUROPE BUYS TWO
MILLIONS BUsHEL

CHICAGO, Dec. 27-Big export sales
here today caused the wheat market
to advance somewhat. the close being
unsettled at thres to six and seven
eighths higher 1t is estimated that
Europe bought total of 2,OOG 600
bushels of the grain during the last
twenty-four hours.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
GERMAN AGENTS
REACH THE HAGUE
FOR PEACE TALK

LONDON, Dec. 27.-German agents
have arrived at The Hague, Holland
to make preliminary arrangements fUr
German delegates to the peace confer
ence suggested in the German reply to
the American note, according to ii
news agency dispatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
WORK OF GRADING NEW DEPOT
TRACKS NEARING COMPLETION

Beckham Brothers, who have the
grading contract for the Central of
Georgia railway. doing the work from
the junction to the depot here, will
complete the new grade this week, and
i is understood will leave with their
outfit for Hamlet, N. c., where they
have another large contract.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27

man; /. j. Kalmon, Fl. L. Mize.
Cemeteries and Parks: H. B. Mash
burn, Chairman; ]. E. Poole, E. l.
Bell.
Ordinances: r. H. Horton, Chair
man; /. ]. Kalmon, j. e. Poole.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27
DAILY WEATHER FORECAST

The weather forecast for Amer
icus and vicinity follows: 4
Probably rain tonight and to-
morrow; colder Thursday.
a d 4 a 4 4 4 = d 4 q a 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-27

The Times-R corder is the ONL Y
paper in the Third Congressional
District with Associated Press
service
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13

Tuesday evening, May I6, the Sem
ier Class Play, "a Case of Suspen-
sienn viii be given in the High School
Auditorium.
SYNOPSIS
The young ladies of the seminary
attempt TO entertain the boys at a
tsspfeadn The suspicion OF the fac
ultv are aroused by the actions of the
girls and by the atmosphere which
seems 60 preFade the whole place.
Kathleen and Jonas, through the
tact eff the young ladies are persuad-
ed to assist in the "jamboree !"
The Professor secures enough evil
dence to arouse his suspicious and
feels it his duty TO make few inves-
legations. However he finds that he
gets Investigated himself.
He threatens to suspend the young
people mean while they take great
pleasure in suspending him.
BRAMATIs PERsoNAE
Young Ladies of che Seminars
Dorothy-Garoiine NJ. Hearting
A1ice-Eila NJ Marcy
Mildred Gorrell
Helen Blanche E. Smith
Mary@Grace I. Hamm
Undergraduates of Nearby College
Haroid-Paui z. Hancock
Tom-Albert F. Krhut
Jack-Fred W. Riggs
Menbers Of faculty
Miss Ophefia Judkias- Sophia
L. Harries
PrDfessor Entities Edgerton-
Myron B. Niesley
Celtic Maiden-Mii-
dred LesovsiSy.
Jonas-A Seminary Man = Ralph
G. Simpson.
Reserved seats for this play will be
on sale Saturday. May 18th, at w.
W. Gibeon's Drug Store. 25 and 35c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13
NOTICE

The examination for high school
credits offered to applicants for first
and second grade county certificates
as the equivalent of high school at
tendance will be held in the Trego
County High School Building. May
10th and Goth. Three units of cred
1t are required for second grade GER
tifcates and seven units for first
grade.
The examination for Normal train
ing high school certificates will also
be held at the same place, May 18th
and Goth.
Order of subjects, May 19tl,-U. S.
History, Physiology, Psychology,
Civics, Management.
Order of subjects, May 20th-Geo-
graphy, Arithmetic, Reading, Gram
mar, Methods.
GRACE NJ PERsHrNe,
County Supt-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13
NOTICE

To all members of the F. E. and
G. q. of A the Trego County Farm
ers' Union No "a will hold an open
meeting at the court house in Wa
Keeney. May Goth, at 1:3O p. m.
President McAuliffe will make an
address. Everybody is cordially in
vited-
81. @. HARRIES,
Sec. and Treas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13
CLEAN UP DAY /!

Friday, May 18th, is designated as
aClean Up Day" All residents of
Ra-Keeney are requested to have the
garbage about their premises cleaned
up and placed ia the adjoining
alley not later than the aboye date.
ALI garbage SO placed will be remoy-
ed by the city.
j.. f. JONES,
Mayor
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13
WAIT FOR he

/ will be around to see you soon
about some hail, fire, lightning and
tornado insurance.
A policy in reliable old line
companies solicit for means Safety
First"
And prompt cash settlements of
all losses as soon as adjusted.
P.G.- Owens
Voda, Kans-
Phone 36T Voda.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13

Are you able to lose your wheat
crop this year2 A Hail policy written
IN companies, which last year and
for many years past paid their losses
in full will give you many good nights
of rest See US when you want Hail
Insurance. R. c. Wilson & Son.
Agents. adv. IL 3t.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13
PROGRESSIVE PRoGRAn

There will be Progressive Caucus
at the court house in Wa-Keeney,
Saturday, May 20, for the purpose of
selecting delegates to the State Con-
vention at Topeka
W. f. KING,
Chairman.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13

We have Just added 5000 ft. of the
latest European War pictures, show
ing both the English and the Ger
man side, with the Honest Bill and
Lucky BiPs combined shows. adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13

save Tour waste paper" 1t sounds
all right, but it seems that the freight
per ton 80 the nearest market is just
about twice the market price of waste
paper- We must learn how to utilize
other wasted products, such as straw,
grass, etc, and locate the paper mill
near the material.
Almost every day we hear of new
applications of old principles, or new
and modern uses of well know powers.
One of these latin inventions iscaIfed
the "aerothrustn and is used to propel
row boat. It is a propeller which
acts on the air instead of the water
sort of reverse windmill, as it might
be called.
Dainty little dandeiion, smiling on
the iaxni" Yes it is great smiier,
AL right, and the more you smite it
the more it smiles, but there is moth
ing dainty about it-unless you can
think Of dish of dandeiien greens
as dainty" There is nothing fraii
or fragile about it either. Why, a
dandelion has more lives than a cart
load of black cats. Cut off dande-
lions ''crown" just below the surface,
and in few weeks it comes up again,
smiling has ever, and proceeds to re-
crown itself king Tor queen9) of the
lawn. As a multiplier it beats all
onions in creation. Cut off one
and throo ronro urin ba
right there for the next coronation,
and every one of the stdainty" yellow
blooms cut Oft and left lying in the
sun will mature a hundred seeds,
full-fedged and fiying everywhere
within two days. and all the anti
aircraft guns in Europe couldn' tbring.
one of them down until it gets ready
to T'llght,s's and they are not very
particular as to the place where Shey9
come edown either. Anyground seems
to be good ground for these .f1iers
when they go forth to sow, and a
thousand fold wouldn't be an extra
VACANT estimate of the crop. They
have no regard for neutrality, inter.
national law, blockades,. or belIiger-
ents. Any field becomes field of
gold-and then a t'downy" bed of
anything but ease for the fellows who
sweat and swear in the trenches.
digging out-not digging inn as
they do in warfare.
The decrowning method of lighting
the dandehon may remind you of the
way a woman punished a mole
which she found burrowing in her
garden. She buried alive! 1t seems
that the fiery furnace is about the
only treatment that will feaze the
golden crown. By the way, should
we speak of the dandelion as of mas
cuIine or fe minnie gender2 By its
fondness for dress and bright colors,
it may be ad Judged of feminine gend-
er. On the other hand, the word
signifies ''dent Tor TOOTH of the lion.
which would indicate the masculine,
but, as~lawn pest, the dandelion is
simply ''it-"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13
Dictagrans

Sure. Stand up, hold your head high
and throw your shoulders back when
the baud plays 'sStar Spangled Ban
ner, or the choir sings America, !"
or sslE-cSilex. really national air
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13

s.. No; purely sectional or ssstate''
songs do not caH for this demonstrat-
ion but what harm would such homage
do-if We only had state song, That
is, Kansas song.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13
MILLINERY SALE

Beginning Saturday, May 6th, of
handmade trimmed hats at sf.as to
$50. Mrs. Mary Edwards, Mflliner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13

You will take Hail Insurance in
some good company. Why not the
Americana
Margaret Swiggett. adv. g.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13

Don't fail TO see Cupid. the little
pony with the human brain. Tells
time, counts money. picks coiors and
holds conversations with the little
girls at Honest Bill and Lucky Bills
combined Shows. adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13

So there, nowi That's some dandy
essay on the dandelion, amt it?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13
MASONIC HOME COMING

e The following program will be CIV
en- on Friday evening, May 10Th, at
the Masonic hall
Music ...s.s. Wa-Keenev Orchestra
Invocation. Rev. Woodward
pi.ro n,,a+ Margaret Hardman
Clara Gibson
Address. Geo. d. Adams
Address. ss...-... Chas. Miller, jr.
Music. .-..-.-. Masonic Quartette
Extemporaneous talks from the
members of lodge 148.
Full report of building committee
Music Wa-Keeney Orchestra
Banquet
Every member Of Wa-Keeney lodge
las A. f. g. A. M. and 249 0. E S. is
urged to be present
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13
Chairman.

Money to loan. See E. d. Wheeler ad
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13

Correct Abstracts W. b. swiggett ad
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13

Pure Home Made Lard at Bakers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13

Phone 367 Voda.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-13
HIGH SCHOOL PLAY

Tuesday evening, MAY 10, the Sen.
ior Glass Play, "a Case of Suspen-
sion" will be given in the High SchooI
Auditorium.