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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
BLOODWORTH WILL
Be IN RACE NOW

The name of Judge o. H. B. Blood
worth, of Forsyth, will be urged be-
fore Governor Harris for the appoint
ment of the vacancy on the bench OF
the court of appeals to succeed the
late Judge Robert Hodges, according
to information received in Americus
this morning.
1t will be recalled that Judge Blood
worth led the ticket in the recent state
primary when three judges were to be
selected for additional jurists on the
court of appeals bench. In the con-
vention following the primary, Judge
Bloodworth failed to receive the nom
IL alton, although he only lacked few
votes on the first ballot. Judges w.
F. George. Roscoe Luke and w. F.
Jenkins were, named.
Many friends are urging the name of
Judge Bloodworth before Governor
Harris.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
JUDGE HODGES DIED IN
MACON LAST NIGHT

MACON, Ga, Dee. 13.-Judge Robert
Hodges, Of the state court of appeals,
passed away at the Williams santa
rum at 11:20 o'clock last night.
Judge Hodges had been i'll for the
past month. and three weeks ago sum-
roned his Macon physician, DR.. Nc,
Hatton, to his side In Atlanta. DR..
Mediation brought him to Macon Sat
urday a week ago.
Since that time he has been steadily
growing weaker, and it was apparent
near, when he lapsed into a stupor
from which he could not be reused.
Judge Hodges had been on the court
of appeals bench since June 4, succeed
ing Judge Richard B. Russell, who re-
signed to run for congress. He was
appointed by Gov Harris.
Prior to that he had served in the
state legislature for two terms, az
solicitor general Of the Macon circuit
for one term, and solicitor pro tenn. OF
the city court of Macon for two years
and as judge of the city court of Macon
for thirteen and a half years.
10 funeral arrangements have YET
been made.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
|MRs. H.C. GARDNER
PASSES A WAY | \
ROCHESTER, MINI.

The sad news of the death of Mrs.
Hiram c. Gardner, at Rochester, Mimi.
was received in Americas late yester-
day afternoon. Mrs. Gardner died &C
8 o'clock yesterday afternoon, at the
Mayo sanitarium, where she had been
under the skillful treatment of these
physicians, who exercised every power
of science to save her life, although the
cid was not unexpected, because OF
the sadness of the reports which had
been received from her bedside from
time to time.
Mrs. Gardner was about 80 years o%
age, born and raised in Americus. She
Tas an attractive woman with many
beautiful traits, making her very pop
ular among wide circle of friends.
Her death has cast a pail of sadness
over the many who knew her during
all the years of her life.
For the past several years Mrs.
Gardner had resided at Gulfport, Miss,
and her illness necessitated the treat
/: ent of a specialist. Several years ago
the deceased married Mr.. Hiram C..
Gardner, of Montezuma, and besides
her husband, she is survived by her
mother, Mrs. Mary J. Taylor. of this
city; Mrs. N. S. Evans and Mrs. Henry
P. Everett, Miss Addie Taylor, George
Taylor, of Americus; Mrs. McCord and
Edwin Taylor, of New York.
The remains are expected to arrive
in Americus early Friday morning on
the Seminole Limited, and the funeral
will be held at 8 o'clock Friday after
noon. No other arrangements have
been announced concerning the SER
vices.
Many friends join in deepest sympa-
thy for the stricken family and rela-
tives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
GERMANY CLAIMS
RIGHT SINK [ANAO

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 13-The
sinking of the American steamer La
mao by a German submarine was JUS
tilted, because the vessel carried con
traband of war, declares the German
reply to an American inquiry. The
German note also contends that the
vessel when sunk was not, in fact,
American, but had been transferred to
Norwegian owners, though the trans
fer had not been officially confirmed.
The Lanao was sunk October 2Sth.
off the coast of Cape Vincent.
The Germany embassy had nothing
further to say today regarding tho
Central Powers proposed peace terms.
It was admitted, however, that these
terms were purposely omitted from
the chancellor's speech before the
reichstag, and Teutonic diplomats hers
expressed a belief that the Entente re-
ply viii be an inquiry as to the basis
en- which peace is proposed to be es-
tablished.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
Fancy Authors
In The Tolls
Of Lau

Literature came as the climax of the
criminal court for this week In Sum
ter Superior court. Last night the
jury returned verdict of guilty in
the case of o. Henry, alias Romeo
Henry, charged with larceny from the
house. The case affected the alleged
purloining of watch at Cobb, while
the defense alleged that it was found
on the streets in Leesburg.
Nevertheless, the namesake of the
famous short story author and the
lover of Juliet in Shakespeare's work
plead a noble defense. 1t was the day
of literature in the court room, but
Judge Littleiohn came out of the
haunts of fiction and imposed the real
ity-twelve months. or s65. The latter
route was selected by friends of O.
Henry, alias Romeo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
NOW JUDGE CRUM TAKES
JUDGE GEORGES PLACE

ATLANTA. Ga, Dec. 13.-The Cor
dele circuit court has the distinction
o. theoretically having two judges
Gov. Harris late yesterday appointed
commissioned and sworn in ID. A. r.
Crum, of Cordele, as judge of that cir
cult. Judge Walter F. George has re-
signed, the resignation to take effect
Lee. both. from which date Judge
Crum's commission is effective.
Judge Crum was sworn In on Bible
bought for and given to him by his
mother, when he was 18 months old,
and which he has carefully preserved.
Chief Justice Fish was present wren
the oath was administered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
OF INTEREST In SUMTER

Several sales Of Sumter county
real estate which recently took place
vas the purchase of the cid Wilson
place of 80 acres, 10 miles south OF
Americus by e. Y. Yeomans, of Moul-
tries, Colquitt county. the considera-
tion being $4,000 Mr.. Yeomans con-
sjders his investment a good one, and
expects to reside on same at the be-.
ginning of the new year.
Mrs. E, Y. Yeomans has purchased
the Busby place of 1O2 IL acres, near
Friendship, paying $4,000 for It,
G. F. McAllister, Of this city. re-
Gently purchased place of 202 acres
in Colquitt county, paying $4,000. He
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
SOFT DRINK FIGHT
IS ON IN FLORIDA

Warren 3. Parks and w. ]. Lewis,
of Dawson, have left for Jacksonville,
Ocala, Savannah, Augusta and Dublin
where they will attend hearings in
the patent office suit of the Coca Cola
Company against the Chero Cola
company in an action to prevent the
latter company registering the name
"Chero-Cola" on the grounds that
the name is deceptively similar to
Coca Cola.
Mr.. Parks will act as United States
commissioner in hearing rebuttal tes-
testimony submitted by the Chero Cola
Company. Mr.. Lewis secured the ex-
pert estimony that will be submitted
i'll rebuttal of the Coca Cola Compa-
ny's allegations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
CrematedBodu
Cause For
Paying

Some months ago the Times-Recor-
der carried the first news story con-
corning an incident at Cuthbert fol-
lowing the lynching of negro when a
youth brought the body of the Gre
mated negro back to town from
b' ne-yard on wager, and then sued
the case for his money. The final
threshing out of the case is told in the
Cuthbert Leader:
Last summer two or three nights
after the killing by posse Of Pete
Hudson, the negro who shot to death
Sheriff Bill Taylor. and the burning
of his body, boarders at Mrs. Nc
Coy's were bantering each other to go
to the boneyard, where the cremation
occurred, and offered to give $500 to
the one who would go alone and
bring back some portion of the body
as evidence. Ben Baldwin COM
monty called Bubber-a 15-year-old
boy. v.,unteered to make the trip,
and shortly afterwards returned with
a skull. which he said he had severed
from the remnant of the burned body.
He demanded IS each from Messrs.
S. D. Clark, E. c. Coffin and W. G.
Turner, which he claimed they had
agreed to give him for a trip to the
boneyard and scrap of the cremated
negro as evidence thereof. They de-
clined to do so, whereupon next day
nubber had the automobile of Mr..
Turner. who is a travelling man, at
tached. and the latter had to give
bond before he could get his machine
Later. the boy employed legal
counsel, and through his uncle, Mr..
B. S. Baldwin as best friend, entered
suit against Clark, Coffin and Tur-
ner. The case was postponed for q
time or two, but yesterday was heard
by Judge Addison owen. The plain-
tiff was represented by Attorney j.
f. Mcdonald, of this city, and the de-
fendant by Attorney R. r. Jones, of
Dawson. Only the suit against s. D.
Clark was tried, the lawyers having
agreed that the verdict in this case
would apply to the others. The de-
cision of Judge Owen was in favor
of tie plaintiff for the amount sued for
$500 each and costs. 1t is said
the case will be appealed"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
GRAND JURY NOW
At WORK WHILE
COURT IS HALTED

Only the grand jury is at work today
in the Sumter Superior court. This
BODY will likely be organized until af-
ter the holidays, taking recesses sub
ject to the call of the court.
Yesterday the grand jury is said to
nave been at work on reports in re-
gard to liquor, jamaica ginger,
'wackum'', etc.
The first indictment under the new
prohibition law was returned late
yesterday afternoon, charging G. E.
Underwood white man of this place,
with selling a beverage containing
more than one-half per cent. alcohol
Busta Pickett, a negro, was sentenc-
ed to one year on the gang or pay a
fine of 5000, following reduction of the
offense of assault with intent to muir
der by the jury.
All of the jurors serving this week
were excused for the remainder OF
the term late yesterday afternoon. Wit
n 'es in all cases were ordered to re-
t. to court next Monday morning.
Judge Littleiohn returned to the
courthouse last night to receive a YER
dict in the case of o. Henry, negro
charged with larceny from the house
being a decree of guilty.
On Friday additional jurors for ser
vice at next weeks session of the
Superior court, will be drawn by Judge
Littleiohn.
If objections are made as to De-
cember 18th for the beginning of the
trial of the first defendant in the Wade
case, they will be filed before Judge
Llttlejohn on Friday.
Howe Durham, a white man, was ac-
Quilted of assault and battery and car
rying concealed weapons, but convict
I'd on charge of having a pistol with
out a license.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
SOUTHERN EXPENDITURES
AGAIN EXCEEDED RECEIPTS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec 13.--In-
dividuals and industries in the South
received $1.13 for every dollar paid to
the Southern railway by the people OF
the South during October 1916, ac-
cording to figures announced today by
Comptroller A. Fl. Plant
The Southern railway disbursed dur
ing the month. for labor, material, sup
PLIES and other purposes, $G,739,3S4 Of
which $5.716, 1873, or S4.S2 per cent. was
paid to individuals and industries To-
Gated in the South, this sum being
s552,534 in excess of the total moneys
contributed by the South for transpor-
tation purposes.
For improvements to its roadway end
structures, the Southern spent s1,377.
424.4S in October, 1916, as against 66fr
357.44 during October, 1915; during the
four months ended October 31st. S4,-
TAT ,227.SS, as against $2,162,s37.35 In
1915.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
AMERICUS AUTOMOBILE co.
PARTLY IN NEW BUILDING

The Americus Automobile Company
has moved in part over to their new
building, but have not as yet moved
entirely. In fact. most of the repair
work is still done over to the old
garage building, but as fast as 1t is
practicable to move it the balance OF
the stock and work departments will
be moved into the new buildings, and
it. is supposed that by the coming o.
the new year that the entire business
of the Americus Automobile Company
will have been moved into their new
building.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
SIX ATLANTA BOYS NABBED
BY POLICE FOR JOY RIDING

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 13.-Six At
lanta boys, all under sixteen years of
age, have been arrested on the unique
charge of joy-riding in other peoples
automobiles. The boys would pick out
q car whose owner wasn't looking,
drive it off and tour the countryside,
then drive it back to a point nearby
the place where they found it, and
"scoot." Then they would pick out
some other car and take another JOY
ride. 1t is not alleged that they dam
aged anybody's car, or that they took
one away and kept it, but the police
thought the temptation to feep car
might prove too strong If they con-
tinued the practice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
Peace Proposals Discussed.
(By Associated Press.)

The Germanic allies peace propos-
ais overshadowed continued fighting
today. The Entente press commented
extensively on the proposals, al
though handicapped greatly by the
lack of definite knowledge of the terms
offered. These newspapers were gen
orally pessimistic regarding the prob.
able success of the overtures, while
German writer's stressed the offer as
sign of strength, rather than weak
ness on the part of the Central Pow
ers.
The only happenings of Importance
recorded occurred on the Rumanian
front, where Berlin reported a con-
t3nuation of the Teuton advance in
eastern Wallachia.
Petrograd said Russian troops took
a row of Teuton trenches in the Trotus
valley and a number of villages south
Of the Mizil-Buzeu road. Petrograd al
SC reported that the Rumanians have
occupied line from Buzeu, Saringa
and Urzitcheni.
On the other front comparative quiet
reigned today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
PEACE TERMS ID
WORK IN FAVOR
.TEUTON ALLIES

BERLIN, Dec. 1S.-Defnite propos-
ais on which the Germanic allies are
ready to make peace have been pre-
pared for transmission to the Entente
nations, but whether the peace offers
have been favorably received was not
disclosed in the announcement here
yesterday. The general opinion among
members of the German reichstag is
that the move is timely and wise and
that the situation created by the prof
fer of peace terms at this time would
be advantageous to Germany, regard
less of the reception accorded the offer
in Entente capitals.
Some of the chancellor opponents
in the reichstag, however, are opposed
to any peace, except on basis of woe
to the conquered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13

LONDON, Dec. 13.-The British gov
ernment's attitude toward the German
peace offer will be made known in
tie house of commons tomorrow, pro-
vided there has been time sufficient in
which to consult with Great Britain's
allies. Thare is little confidence here,
however, nat the offer will bring any
result. The prevailing opinion gener-
ally is that the time is inopportune
even for discussion of peace terms,
but there is an undercurrent of feel
Ing that something may be gained by
stating definitely the objects of the
various belligerents in continuing the
war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
CONDITION OF MRS. BRUCE
REPORTED AS IMPROVED
been made

Mrs. Terrell Bruce, who is critically
i'll at the home of her daughter, MIS-.
J H. Clark, ON Jackson avenue, is re-
ported as slightly better today. We'd
nesday morning she was able to take a
little nourishment, and it is hoped that
she may continue to improve until her
health is fully restored. She is suffer-
ing from pneumonia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
SHORT SESSION Of
THE CITY FATHERS

The business before the mayor ana
City council last night was mainly
routine, and short session was held.
A cash basis OF running the city
government for 1917 was planned by
the city fathers, and next year is ex-
Eected to lay the foundation for a fu-
ture In, the HsanciaI way of Ameri-
Gus.
800 each for the three tax assessors
was ordered paid, according to the
cusl9n of paying this sum for the SER
vices of the citizens on the board.
The building committee received a
petition to install gasoline fillinfi sta
ton between the Planters bank and
the iostofice.
The Carnegie Library matter was
kept in the hands of committee, with
the likelihood of settlement immed.
lately after the holidays.
A building ordinance, a feature ot
much talk and interest for the past
several months, is expected to be read
and passed at the next meeting of the
city fathers. It also affects the i'm
provements being made in the fire de
partment and assists the insurance
rates.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
Wilson'S COURSE Nod Determined.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 13.--
President Wilson's course regarding
the German peace proposals is still
undecided, awaiting receipt of the text
OF the note the Central Powers have
asked the United States to transmit
to their enemies. The impression has
gained credence here. however, that
q dispositions exists to find some way
to intimate the United States wish
that some basis of discussion, at least,
night be found. Some officials though
In that connection, that the consensus
o! Entente opinion should be ascer-
tanned before the United States acted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
HOSPITAL BAZAAR IS
THROUGH THE WEEK

The bazaar of the ladies' Of the Hos
pital association is in full swing at
the armory. Between IL noon and
o'clock each afternoon dinner will be
served at the bazaar by the ladies. This
continues through Saturday with de-
lightful menu for each occasion. The
public is cordially invited TO visit the
bazaar for the MONDAY meal, and they
are assured of treat through the
work of the ladies of the Hospital as
sociation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
CITY OFFICIALS ARE
ELECTED FOR TERMS

A quiet affair was the city election
today, with light vote being polled
and a very small registration. The
polls opened at o'clock and close
at 4 p. m. No contest for any of the
nominees of the recent primary were
ratified by the voters. The new offic-
ials. to begin their new term of Office
en- January 1st. are Mayor Lee G.
Council; Aldermen E. L. Bell. H. B.
Mashburn and Hugh L. Mize; Clerk
and Treasurer Doc Eldridge, and Po-
lice Commissioners H. C. Horton and ].
L. Sparks
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
ORDINARY GREENE, OF
LEE, TAKES HIS OATH

Ordinary-elect Greene, of Lee coun~
ty, who assumes his new Office on JAM
uary 1st, subscribed to the oath OF
Office and otherwise qualified by max
ing his bond in the sum of 81 900 before
Judge 2. A. Littlejohn this morning at
the courthouse. His commission has
not arrived, but Mr. Greene is ready
tc take over the affairs of the respon-
sible Lee county position on the first
o. the year. He made srtong winning
race in the recent primary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
CLEVELAND LAND BUSINESS
VISITOR IN AMERICUS TO-DAY

Cleveland Land, we'll known all
over Georgia and Alabama as type
Wt.1er salesman of ability, is in the
city. and is representing the L. G.
Smith typewriter :: Mr.. Land is a young
man of fine business qualities and IL
very popular with all who knew him.
His headquarters are in Columbus, and
he expects to make this territory quote
often now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
MRS. n. M. EDWARDS WELL
AGAIN AFTER SERIOUS ILLNESS

Mrs. N. NJ. Edwards, who has been
i'll during several months, is now much
better, having improved to such ex-
tent as to be able to again superinteno
her household affairs. This will be
very gratifying news to her many
friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
TWO BOIL WEEV|L
MEETINGS Be Hello

Meetings will be held by j. G. Oliver,
G.. B. Burley and w. j. Boyett at Leslie
Friday morning of this week, and at
Shiloh Friday afternoon. The meeting
which was to be held at the Chamber
Of Commerce for Friday night has been
called off, and will not be arranged
until after the holidays. 1t is hoped
that the people of Leslie and Shiloh
will give a good attendance at the
meetings to be held with them on Fri
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
MAY BUILD BIG COTTON MILL
AT ATLANTA PENITENTIARY

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. ia
commission of army and navy chiefs
o. ordnance, the superintendent of
prisons and postal and purchasing
agents in a report to the attorney gem
eral, made public today, recommended
the erection of great textile mill at
the Atlanta federal penitentiary. The
buildings and machinery necessary, it
is estimated, would cost $625,O0O, and
employment would be provided therein
for convicts confined in the peneten-
tiary there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
MORE CAPTURES
.FOR 7EUTONS IN
.RUMAN|A FIGHT

BERLIN, Dec. 13.-Teutonic forces
took more than four thousand prison
ers during yesterday on the Rumanian
front, the war office announced. Ru.
manian troops, reinforced by Russians
after an attempted stand in Wallachia
are again in full retreat, said the an
announcement.
Russian attacks in the Gyergyo
mountains in eastern Transylvania,
were repusled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
ANOTHER DIVIDEND
FOR THE OEPOS|TORS

Checks are being made out by Re-
ceiver N. Nj. Dudley, of the defunct
Americus National Bank, for a divi-
dend of per cent. to the depositors to
be issued during the next few days.
according to reliable information. This
is the fourth dividend, and makes a
total of 80 per cent, which has been
distributed.
1t is said that efforts will be made
to send out another dividend shortly
after the holidays.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
RepIy 70 ProrosaIs January 1st.

LONDON, Dec. 13.-It is announced
here that the Entente Allies probably
VIII not reply to Germany's peace pro-
possis before January 1st, as two or
three weeks may be necessary for con-
ferences on the situation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13

l.eld the property only few days be-
fore selling it to DIR. Hill, of Thomas
vile, for $11 900, Mr.. McAllister con-
sidering his profit in the transaction
ample.
All of the above transactions were
hardled by F. L. Allison, the well
known Americas real estate man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13

official lists for November were 166,17s
officers and men, said British state
ments. These bring the total German
casualties since the war began up to
3.o21. 1859 officers and men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13

5000 Greek Regulars Engage French.
BERLIN. Dec. 13.-Five thousand
Greek regular troops are 1ighting q
pitched battle with French forces north
of Katerina, Greece, states the semi
Cfl,"ial news agan@v.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
STOCKING FUND NOW
ON UPWARD TREND

Miss Harriet Rylander makes top
score today for the Empty Stocking
Fund Her doaation of 81 has been
duly credited.
The Christmas spirit is here. The
rush is on.
What will you give for the poor of
ou: city!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13
TOTAL GERMAN CASUALTIES
DURING WHOLE WAR 1891 .sea

LONDON. Dec. 13.-The total Ger
man casualties, excluding naval and
colonial services, reported in German
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-13

The iimes-K- corder is the ONL
paper in the Ihma Congressional
District with Associated Press
service