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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14
NOTE GOES BACK
To GERMANY FOR
EVIDENCE HELD

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 14.-It
is indicated early today the next step
in the submarine crisis will be the
sending to Germany of cumulative eyi-
6ence which the United States con-
tends shows violation O: Berlins as
surances that liners would not be at.
tackled by submarines. This step, it
is believed, will be taken within forty
eight hours, and developments are ex-
pected to follow rapidly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14
DUDLEY 3ATEW9OO. JR., IS
NOW WITH CHURCHWELL

The many friends of Dudley Gate
wood, Jr, who has been attending a
business college in Macon, will be in
terested in knowing that he will be
connected with Churchwell's Depart
ment store in the future as cashier and
bookkeeper.
Gatewood is a popular Americus boy
and his friends and family wish him
much success in his new work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14
ATTACK MAOE ON
SUPPLY TRAIN BY
FORCE Of BANDITS

WASHINGTON, d. c., April H.
Secretary of State Lansing announced
mt $3.50 o'clock this afternoon that he
is prepared to treat with Carranza re-
garding the latter's proposal for a
withdrawal of American troops from
Mexico.
He added, however, that no imme-
diate withdrawal of the troops under
General Pershing is contemplated by
the Wilson administration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14

absolutely, but you are not the first
person that has made this mistake nor
co have any idea you will be the Iass.
At Depot.
do not care to state the train or
hour, but was at certain depot i'm
your city yesterday and stood around
for some minutes. Saw policeman
there and tried to get his number but
failed. | talked to several people ON
various subjects and made myself per
fectly at home, and speaking of police
men, | might also say you have n
splendid looking Chief, and in fact
your whole police force is a crowd of
clean, well uniformed and military
looking fellows that are a credit ta
you | intend to call at police head
quarters while here, also to visit your
fire department and other places III
public interest, and will do this after
you have been given the phrase and at
time when you will have ample OPP
portunity to catch me-
l might say right here that during
last night walked into several Of the
yards on both College and Church
streets, in one of which | walked up to
the front porch and sat several min
utes smoking in one of the easy chairs
will give you the exact house before
leave Americus but do not care to da
So now, for reasons of my own.
l wonder who she was. At any raie.
when saw her | thought of that part
of the Irish song which says "A little
bit of heaven dropped from out of the
sky one day" Where did see herg
On Jackson street yesterday afternO0m
exactly at 1885 as she stopped in frumG
OF the Bell Telephone building anA
said goo-goo things to little bundle
of squalls in baby carriage. She vas
dressed in white, white shoes, black
hat with little flowers in front. May
the gods spare me until l see her
again.
| have always said, Show me your
drug stores and | win tell you whar
kind of a town you have" but there I
go again. l always talk too fast. No
body has asked me to say anything
about any drug stores, so just forget
that you read the above and l viii
stop without finishing what ! started
to say.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14
Munitions Embargo May Come.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April IA
There is a manifest undercurrent in
congress today, favorable to the estab-
lishment of a munitions embargo by
the United States. The putting up OF
the bars on munitions shipments would
affect Europe and Mexico alike, it is
stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14
$50 Officers Lost During February.

LONDON, April 1.-THE British Off
GERS casualty list for February shows
a total of 875, including 263 killed and
1: missing" This brings the aggre-
gate casualties to 23,962 officers, of
whom 1920 were either killed in ac-
ton or died of wounds, and 1887 re-
ported missing"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14
THREE NEGROES ARE
HELD On ON CHARGES

Oscar Meigs, Hamp Lamar and Rob-
ert Thorton, three negroes who have
worked for years with Harold Bros,
are in the hands of the county author
tiles on charges of stealing old iron.
1t is alleged that the three negroes
loaded a wagon of old iron Thursday
afternoon after the business hours had
closed and sold the junk to an Ameri-
Gus dealer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14
No News From Pershing.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April A.
General Funston reported to the war
department from San Antonio, Tex, to-
day that he has received no news from
General Pershing concerning Wednes
days fight at Parral, Mexico, between
United States troops and Mexicans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14
Mexicans Attack Supply Train.

PERSHING'S CAMP AT Front, in
Mexico, April 14.-About forty mount
ed men, believed to be Villa bandits
under the outlaw leader Tarango, at
tackled an automobile supply train
Wednesday night. The attackers were
driven out after a short fight in which
cne bandit was killed. None of the
American troops engaged were in.
jured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14
French Press Comments on Note.

PARIS, April 14.-French newspa-
pers generally comment today upon the
decisive tone of the Germans Sussex
rote to the United States. La Petit
Parisenne expresses the belief that
President Wilson will soon take ener-
getic action.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14
GEORGE |. HERRING BURIED
At P|NEHURsT ON FRIDAY

The remains of George l.. Herring,
whose death occurred in this city Tues
cay night, were carried to Pinehurst
yesterday, this being his formre home,
and where his parents still reside. The
funeral services will be held this after
noon at 3 O'Clock.
AS has already been stated, Mr.. Her
Yesterday, this being his former home,
Churchwell store, and was known to
wide circle of friends who deplore
lis untimely death.
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y =
= MARSHALL HELD IN 4
\ CONTEMPT B YHOUSE 4

= WASHINGTON, D. c., April IA. =
A house select committee re-
ported today, declaring District :
= Attorney Marshall, of New York, =
- guilty of contehpt of the house of :
= representatives Marshall criti- =
= cized the committee investigating =
= impeachment charges preferred =
= against him by Representative
= Buchanan. \
, 4 + = y 4 = 4 4 + \ + + \ =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14

The new Americus and Sumter di
rectory is here. The new books are
handsome, and will be delivered imme-
diately. This is the first book of it's
kind which Americus has had in sew
eral years, and is quite an addition to
the many valuable assets of the peo-
pie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14
Fmston's Orders Unchanged.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 14.-At
the war department early this after
noon, Secretary Baker stated there had
been no change made in orders sent
General Funston regarding the puni-
tive expedition in Mexico.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14
New German Note in Preparation

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 14.-It
is stated authoritatively this afternoon
that note on the submarine situation
is in preparation and will go to Berlin
within forty-eight hours. It's contents
are unknown, but action is being taken
after consideration by the cabinet Of
the latest note received from Germany
regarding the Sussex and similar
attacks on merchant ships.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14

BERLIN April (Wireless) A
German admiralty statement says
during March eighty hostile merchant
ships, aggregating 2OO,OO7 tens were
sunk either by German submarines or
German mines.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14
Garrison Finish.

If l go the full time allotted me
here, on the last day we will have q
Garrison finish. | will tell you about
this later, but in the mean time, y0G
may rest assured you are going to be
given the phrase in ample time for all
Of you to get good run for the money.
this promise you, and, in so far as it
Is possible, | always keep my prom
ises.
Last night | sat for some time in
front Of hotel, dropped into several
Of your business places, made some
purchases and did pretty much as
cieased. 1 could give you one or two
rather interesting incidents, but 1 pre-
fer to reserve them for another time
Keep your eyes open for the phrase
and be as good as you can until yoA
hear from me tomorrow.
Yours for fun,
SHERLOCK HOLMES JR-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14

+ S.
Now that l have maueaa think
you wouldn't get the phrase for several
days yet, here it is, good until yOu see
il changed and then the new phrase
only will be in effect. YOU ARE, THE
MAN, MR. SHEER
LOCK HOLMES JR, OPERATING
FOR THE AMERICUS TIMES RE
CORDER, and remember, at the time
you use the phrase you positively hOM
the last issue of the paper in your
hands, otherwise | will not acknowI-
edge my identity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-14

] he TimeS-Recorder is the ONI
paper in the Third Congressio1
District with Associated Pre-
service.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders OF
the Peoples National Bank of Fair.
mont, a banking corporation. organic.
ted and doing business under the laws
of the United States, will be held at
the banking house OF said corporation,
An the City Of FairmOnt, Marion coun.
~, West Virginia, on Tuesday. the 9th
day Of January. 1917, at o'clock
p. NJ, for the purpose OF electing a
hoard of directors to act for said bank
during the ensuing year, and for the
transaction of such other business as
may be properly considered at stock
holders meeting.
Given under my hand as president
ipf said bank on this the 9th day Of
iEDecember, A. D. 1916.
]. NJ. BROWNFIELD,
K President OF tho Jeoples National
4 Bank OF Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
? ESSONALS

Mrs Walter Gaskins attended stun,
Night al the t'aimont High school last
evening.
Miss + Rohcy. OF Fairmont, was call.
inE on friends in MononEah YESTERDAY.
Guy and Ralph Gaskins were call.
Ing on friends il Fairmont - rsday
evening.
Mrs. George Gibbons is visiting
friends and relatives in Grafton.
Miss Shelah Baker attended Stunt
Night at the Fairmont HI school
last evening.
Mrs. Tony Cirmo was caller In
Fairmont during the wock.
Mrs. Holhert and daughter. Sina. Of
Edgmont. were spending the day with
Mrs. Thomas Eskcth Yesterday.
Mrs. G. Wilson and daughter. Caro-.
line. Of Fairmort. were calling with
friends In Monongah yesterday.
j. c. Atha, OF Mill Fall was a caller
in Monongah this morning.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
Cyclones
MEETINGS
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
~ CREDITORS

NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
~ CREDITORS
United States of America. Northern
I, District of West Virginia, SIS. In the
I United States District Court in and
= for Said District:
In the matter Of Rcitman & Dicklcr.
bankrupt, No. $50 in bankruptcy. To
the Creditors Of Rcitman & Dickler, OF
Fairmont, in the County of Marion and
District aforesaid. Bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the
End day of December 4. u. 1916, tho
said Reitman & DiCklcr. was duly adj.
Judicated bankrupt; and that the first
meeting of his creditors will he held
at the law Office OF +. l.. Butcher.
Room 210 Masonic Temple. in Fair.
mont, Marion county, West Virginia,
ION the Goth day OF December A. ID.
1915, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. at
which time the said creditors may at.
tend, prove their claims, appoint a
trustee, examine the bankrupt order
sales and transact such other business
as may properly come before said
meeting.
Dated the 5th day OF December. 1916.
BERNARD l.. BUTCHER.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
MONONGAH
Completing Bridge

The railroad bridge that crosses
Booths Creek near its mouth is now
rapidly reaching completion. For sew.
eral weeks It was necessary to work
both night and day in order to take
away the old bridge and erect the new
without any delay in the schedule. The
" bridge is considerably larger The
foundation consisting OF many layers
Of concrete will he valuable protec.
ton against slips and land slides. Most
Of the work has been completed with
the exception OF putting in few rivets
and bolts.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09

Herman Eidder. Of Akron. O.. for
nerly popular young Monongah boy.
has been in MononGah during the past
week visiting friends. Kidder was
reared in Mononeah and has host
of friends who were glad to see him.
He has been employed in Akron dur.
ing the past four years. After a va
cation of about one week he will re.
urn to that city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
- MEETING

Notice ia hereby given that the regu.
rsnnus1 meeting OF the Stockholders
kof the Fairmont Trust company will
be held In Fairmont, West Virginia, at
the Banking House Of said company,
No. al Adams or Main street. on Tues.
dey. JanuaryS 8, 1917. between the
hours OF one and three p. M, for the
purpose Of electtng Directors for the
Eepeuing year and for transacting such
\ other business as may legally come
before said meeting.
EAIRMoNT TRUST COMPANY,
By OIL. SHAVER. President.
.kze.t6.2a.so
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
Oppose Military
Training in Schools
kill)ane
Giy Associated Pres-l

ST. LOUIS. Dec. .. Opposition to
military training in public school Is
embodied in a resolution submitted
today to the Federal council Of
Churches Of Christ by the Commission.
or on Peace and Arbitration.
The commission also urged the AM
CriCau government to invite European
hclligCrcUts to state tho basis upon
which they would be willing TO begin
peace negotiations.
"Christians" the report conClues,
must clear away misconceptions and
faliacics and fal-choods There is
only one christian way Of Conqucring
hate and that is by love"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
ANT NATURE
WONDERFUL

Before the carpet sweeper was in.
vented people found it wasn't ueoes.
sary TO talk left handed into tele.
phone because the receiver was on
the left side.
A Detroit genius. after many ex.
neriments finds it more efficient to
carry the coal TO the furnace than car.
ryinG the furnace over TO coal pile to
fill It up.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
SPORT NOTES

Jess Willard only wants $4,000 TO
fight Georges Carpenter. AS a per
centage of the gross goes to the relief
Of war sufferers VIC want to Compli.
ment Jess on his libcrality.
One advantage Jack Dillon will have
in owning a cafe is that he will have
a chance to meet all the fighters.
Frank Chance says he won't man.
age Chicago unless Wccghman wants
him. Good enough Frank, we wouldn't
take Rockefcller's income unless we
had chance.
Jimmie Colfey says Sam Robindeau
used lead in his gloves when he knock.
ed him out. 1t always feels like that
Jimmie.
Answer to question: No Clarence.
tank star" doesn't mean that at all
II refers TO swimmer.
After threatening to go into poll.
tics and the real estate business, Bill
Carrigan says he may manage the Rcd
SoX again. Which should he joyful
news TO about seven American league
managers.
The only fuel that hasn't been hit by
the II. c. of L is the stuff that burns
in the hot stove league.
a.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
OutIaws.Bueks

The Outlaws we're too strong for the
Bucks last evening when they succeed.
ed in taking three straight games
from their opponents. Wednesday nv.
eninC Herbert SpraGG and his Braves
met defeat In two out OF three games
at the hands OF the Tigers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
Dunbar Postoffice
Visited by Cracksmen

T-''EGT'7.NNTLDE. "a, Tee. "
4 gang Of burglars believed to have
been five in number blew open the
safe OF the post Office at Dunbar near
hHr" this morning They escaped.
Hoffman Liston who resided over the
post office opened FIRE but no one was
injured They we're driven Off before
getting any money.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
Box Sunpcr

The students and teachers OF the
ThobuIn public school are busy pre-.
pairing for the box supper and parcel
post sale that will take place at the
school building Tuesday evening. The
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09

pounds. two pound over bantam limit
He made - ringsidc for CLANCY in
their championship bout last summer
He fought Joe MandOt al 1913 pounds
r'ugsidc and is permitting Welsh To
come in al a weight which is likely
to be lis or 40 rinGside,
Iiilhane will moi weight more than
l25 pounds for Welsh.
Otherwise there is not much differ
CncC in their size Welsh is about
an inch the taller and has a halr-inch
on the feather champ in reach.
Kilbanc'5 recent record i perhaps
the most impressive. He ended all
disputes concerning his right TO tho
fcalherwciGht championship by a
thrco.round knockout over George
CLANCY Labor day and has disposed
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
INNING MACHINE
WINS five GAMES
England and Kendall Star
for Iron Workers on
NJ, 'Y' Alleys.

\ Consolidation Coal lost two out OF
Three games to the Mining Machine
boys last night on the "Y" alleys.
Iorthoefer had high score and England
high average.
In the second match Hartleys lost
sthree straight games to the Mining Ma.
chine rollers. England had high
lscore and Kendall high average.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09

school always has a large crowd at
an affair of this kind. The proceeds
will benefit the school The public
is cordially invited to attend
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
Boy Scouts Win
at Morgantown

Troop Of Fairmont Boy Scouts
walloped the Westover Dodgers. Of
Morgantown, in fast we'll played
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09

basketball game at Morgantown last
night. 2S.l% The Scouts intended
catching the evening train home last
evening hut did not get dressed III
time so come home on the morning
train this morning. Lineup:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
No Hopes.
TEMPLE LEAGUE.

4 The Cyclones lost three in row to
The Monongah Glass howlcrs last
night. Murray had high score and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
MoNoNeAH GLASS LEAGUE.

J The Birds won two out Of three from
the No Hopes last night. Gautz won
high score and average.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09

The only fuel that hasn't been hit by
the II. c. of L is the stuff that burns
in the hot stove league.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09

There's only one sure way 10 make
money at gambling and that's to lay
off it.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09

OF other claimants in easy style He
has stepped over the 10 and l2pound
route with several lightweightS ana
has never been in difficulty.
Since winning his title WEIGH has
had newspaper decisions galore given
against him in bouts with such fight
ers as Charley White. Young Shugrue.
Johnny Grttiths and Bcnney Leonard
lie has gained decisions over several
lesser lights and has fought only one
title match, a 20-round affair with
White at Colorado Springs, which he
won with but little credit to himself.
In style Kilhanc and Welsh are
much alike. KiIbane is faster on his
feet and his record Of knoCkouts indi.
Gates he hits harder against men in
his own class.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09

WINSe7kAULL) VpRef14 GIRL HAS FRESH MAN
ARRESTED FOR KISSING HER AND TRYING 10 ReReaT.
LAW WILL DECIDE WHETHER MS ExcUseAeLe FoR
HIN, 10 KISS HER WITHOUT neRmtS5oN- (7aANS5 10
FOR swell MReN) >ssNs AsE9U-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09

Answer to question: No Clarence
tank star" doesn't mean that at all
II refers TO swimmer
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-22
ASSESSMENT NOTICE NO. 5
CASH BOY CONSOLIDATED MIN
ING COMPANY

Location OF principal place of busi-
ness. Carson City, Nevada. Location
OF mine and works. Tonopah, Nye
County. Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting Of the Board Of Directors. held
on the 18th day Of January. 1915, an
assessment of one cent per share
was levied upon the capital stock
of the corporation. payable immediate
ly. In United States gold coin. to the
Secretary. at the branch Office OF the
company. Tonopah, Nevada.
Any stock upon which this assess
ment shall remain unpaid on the 18th
day OF February, 1915. will be delin-
quent and advertised for sale at pub
lie auction. and unless payment Is
made before, will be sold on Monday,
March 20. 1916. to pay the delinquent
assessment. together with the cost of
advertising and expenses of sale.
by order of Board of Directors.
e. H. MEAD, Secretary.
Tonopah. Nevada. J16F17
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-22
NOTICE OF CREDITORS


IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
Fifth Judicial District OF the State |
OF Nevada, in and for the County
Of Nye. in the matter of the estate
of Charles T.. Grant. deceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. that
the undersigned has been duly APP
pointed and qualified by the District
Court Of the Fifth Judicial District OF
the State of Nevada, in and for the
County Of Nye, as Administrator OF
the Estate Of Charles e. Grant. late
of said County, deceased.
ALL CREDITORS having claims
against said estate are required tc
file the same. with proper vouchers
attached, with the Clerk of the Court
within forty days of the first publica
ton Of this notice.
Dated January 10, 1916
FRANK j. CAVANAUGH,
Administrato
Date Of first publication, Jan. 20, 1871
Date Of last publication. Feb. 10, 1871
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-22

Subscribe for the Bonanza.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-22
PRISONER HAD $50
SEWED UP IN COLLAR

A man by the name Of Louis
Rodes pulled off stunt that is quite
out of the ordinary. He had been
stopping in Wonder for some time
and took his departure a few days
ago, riding part way to Fallon, but
near Grimes he got out and walked
on in, saying he had no money. 1t
appears that he overlooked the little
formality of settling 500 board bill
with his landlady, Mrs. Smith, who
reported the matter and Rhodes was
arrested near Hazen, brought to Fal-
Ion and lodged in Jail. After coming
to Fallon, Mrs. Smith concluded it was