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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-04
UNCLE SAM WITH
GEORGIA To HAVE
EXHIBITS At FAIR

The workers of the Americus and
Sumter County Chamber of Com
merce have been buster in the last
few days than the revenue men are
over in the fire water soaked city OF
Girard. But not busy in the same
sense. Those revenue men are enter
ing every cellar and kitchen in Girard
looking for little stray "rock and
rye" but Secretary Manager E. H.
Hyman has completed one of the
biggest weeks work of his career as
professional booster.
Through efforts of Congressman
Charles R. Crisp, the Chamber of
Commerce has secured a carload of
exhibits from the department of agri-
culture of the United States, of which
David F. Houston is secretary. 1t is
announced that corps of government
men will be delegated to spend the
big fair week in Americus, and while
here will fully explain every detail Of
the exhibits even to the most minute
detail This is just one af the develop
ments for the great big fair at which
Americus will entertain thousands Of
visitors.
State College to Exhibit.
Secretary Hyman received COM
Munication the past week form ].
Phil Campbell, one of the best known
agriculturalist specialists i'll the state,
and connected with the Georgia State
college of agriculture in the extens-
ion department, that the state college
will probably have on display one Of
the finest exhibits imaginable. The
exhibit will consist of handsome
showcases and wall cases with the
choices agricultural products -cf
Georgia contained therein. If this is
accomplished the cases will be hand
somely arranged and decorated, thus
adding much to the beauty and at
tractiveness of the display.
Material for Buildings.
Lumber has already been ordered
for the big fence to be erected at the
rear of the grounds, near the woods
ct the rear of the college, and also for
the cattle barns, which will be erected
near the rear of the grounds. The
material has also been ordered and
will be delivered this week for the
mammoth poultry building. This will
be one of the largest poultry buildings
in the state, and it will be needed too,
because this feature of the fair will
need all the space available.
The sound of the saws and ham
rners will be music to the ears of
every progressive citizen of Americus
when the carpenters declare wat.
Crawford Wheatley, chairman of the
building committee, is working with
Secretary Hyman getting plans and
estimates for huge entrance to the
grounds. This entrance will be ar
tiatic in design and mammoth in size.
Everything is now in shape for the
carpenters to begin work, and from
the present to the dates of the fair,
work will be progressing all the time.
ToVs fNcf
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DAILY WEATHER REPORT

FOR AMERICUS AND GEoR- .
GIA: Probably fair today =
and tomorrow. =
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10 be derived from the silo.
Interest In Cattle.

For the FIRST time in its history.
sumter county IS beginning to realize
the tremendous Importance Of thor
Continued On Page 81
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Continued on Page Four.)
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Queen Mary were lost.
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England Is Shocked.

PORTSMOUTH, England, June g.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03

viii Begin Tomorrow and Be Con.
Quoted BY EVanuelists Wight
and Son.

4 revival meeting, which will be
conducted by Eyangelists Wight and
Son, will begin tomorrow at the Cen.
trail Church of Christ. In South Queen
street. Mr. r. A. Wight, who is pas
tor Of one Of the strongest churches
in Greater Pittsburgh, Pa, among the
Deciples of Christ of chat city will
DO the preaching There are twenty.
seven Christian churches in Greater
Pittsburgh.
Mr.. Wight received his education
| al the University Of Kentucky, and
the College of the Bible at Lexington
Ky. Since he graduated he has
preached in some of the best pulpita
OF his communion Much of his time
has been spent as general evangelist
holding revival meetings in many
states Of the union. Mr.. Wight q
recognized second TO none az d Bible
preacher He is called the iTalkine
Bible being known as a great orator
with the assistance OF his son. and
the local workers, there will Be a
great awakening in this city we pre-.
Dict
Mr.. Wight, who will assist his faith.
er as chorus leader and superlntend.
ont of personal workers, closed his
work Monday night of two years with
the Minges Evangelistic Nino, one OF
the greatest in the land. He is a
graduate of the Moody Bible Institute,
is recognized as young man with
rare ability In his chosen calling
These men are spiritual giants, and
we expect feast of good things in
the coming weeks. The subjects "
until Sunday night are as follows
Thursday night. COLLECTIONS to the
Bible Answered. Friday night, "The
Abundant Life Saturday night.
Prayer and Power" Sunday morning
1890, "Ye Shall Receive Power" Sun.
day evening, "The Kingdom OF God. "
The services will begin each night
promptly at o'clock. Paul Wight
arrived this morning, and will have
choir rehearsal this evening after
prayer meeting The singers
arc urged 20 be present at that time
The public is cordially invited to
attend uy or all Of these services.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03

PARIS. May 31-9he one hundred.
tn day of the creates battle in his
tory found the German Crown Prince
rushing fresh legionB into action at
Verdun. Amid the road of hundreds
OF great guns in a constant artillery
duel, new German Offensive was in
itiated Sunday, which is believed in
allied capitals. will be the supreme
assault. The volume and violence of
the artillery fire and frequency and
intensity of the iniantryl actions
eclipse anything ever seen on a bat.
tie field.
Kaiser Wilhelm rs reported on
route to Verdun to witness the final
assault. Military trains have been
arriving every little while from the
Russian front for action before Yer
dun. From Swiss sources, 1t Is re-
ported. that the Austrian divisions
are also arriving to take part in tho
battle. Franz josef. il is said, has
expressed a wish to the Kaiser that
the Austrian legions might be allow.
ed to share in the grand assault.
It is believed in some quarters that
the Austrian offensive against Italy
is an action to cover the shifting Of
great bodies of troops. Before the
end OF the week. It is thought, the
Crown Prince will have i million men
in action.
The French official statement said
that the French had been compelled
to evacuate the first line Of trenches
south of the Cauretts woods, and re-
tire to the south of Cumieres village
in the direction Of Chattancourt sta
ton under the most violent of the
German attacks.
LONDON, May 31--The German
Chancedor's last speech held out no
hopes for early peace, Premier AS
quith told the house or commons this
afternoon in response to a query
the allies were willing TO consider
peace overtures at the present time
The query was put by Sir Arthur
Markham, labor member for Noting
hampshire, after making reply that
the Germans attitude was not con
ducive to hope for early peace. He
added that he could not say anything
further than what Secretary Grey
said in a recent statement
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
NEW INSURANCE
AGENCY FORMED
meyer Now Have Offices in the
Ramsey Building.

H. A. Porterfiel1 and James Win
termoyer. well-knoWn young insurance
men, have formed a partnership and
will represent the Prudential Casualty
company. of indianapolis. Ind. They
have opened offices in the Ramsey
building. where they will be glad to
explain their policies TO any person
desiring, and they guarantee to offer
as good inducements as any agents in
the city. These young men have had
considerable experience in the insur-
ance business. and should experience
no dificulty in developing their field.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
2Tu7TNTS PREPARE
FIR CLASS WEEK
Honor Students are Announced-Th
Mothers League to Entertain
Friday.

The faculty and class Of 1916 at the
High school are busy making prepar
atoms for the commencement to be
held on the night of June s.
The honor students of the class are:
Valedictorian, Henry Hannis; santa
torian. WSnifred staubly; class essay
list, Clarence Ropp.
This years class numbers twenty
nine and comprises the following:
Winifred staubly, Cozy Foltz, Mary
Hudson Burdette, Jane Lamon, limo
gene Miller. Lillian Sites, Helen
Smith, Lottie May. Ethel Thompson
Monta Grove. Mary Barbehem. Mary
Bogart, Henry Hannis, Leicester Bak
er. Jesse Miller, Norman Barrick
Martin Mcdonald, Clarence Ropp. Rob
ert Morrow. Hensel Pitzer. Mary Hin
Charles Lodge, Stanley Snyder Stew
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
FIELD DEPUTIES
At PARKERSBURG
Called in for Conference by Collector
Hays-John w. Sperow Amony
Those Present.

The field deputies connected with
the internal revenue office were in
Parkersburg Monday, having been
called in by Collector S. A. Hays COR
the purpose of comforting together,
these conferences 3eirg held twice a
wear. The deputies are instructed on
he new points, which arc constantly
arising in connection with the reve-
nue. department and are also examin-
ed as to the manner in which they
are discharging their duties.
Those at the meeting were r. T.
Booten, of Wayne; e. D. Smoot, of
Greenbrier; G. A. Bartlett, of Elkins;
John w. Sperow, this city; ]. L. Block
er, of Fairmont; r. H. Hess, of Gamer.
on, and T. l.. Padden, Wheeling. Mr..
Sperow returned home Tuesday, and
reports splendid trip.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
LINCOLN POST NO. |
AND CITY PEOPLE
PFMF MFR DEAD
FOURTEEN MEMBERS OF c. A. r.
perform THEIR ANNUAL DUTY
IN CEMETERIES.
HUNDREDS OF CITY PEOPLE
PLACE FLORAL EMBLEMS UP
UN GRAVES OF LOVED ONES.
IN THE EVENING THE QUIET CIT
les OF THE DEAD WERE Gov
Erred WITH FLOWERS.

Following their annual custom Of
decorating the graves of their depart
ed Comrades Lincoln Post No. l, G.
A. r., Tuesday afternoon visited the
different cemeteries aud remembered
those who had fallen by the stern and
relentless hand of death. OF the Post
IA members answered the call, who
went to the cemeteries in body to
perform their simple but beautiful
duty.
After the flowers had been dis
tributed, the Post and friends gather
ed near the G. A. R. monument in
Green Hill cemetery, where the cere-
monies were held. A. S. Poisal, COM
mander, presided, and following pray
er by the Rev. Roy Schumacher, pas
tor of the Winchester Avenue Chris
tian church. George Feidt delivered
very appropriate address, which
was declared by many to be the best
ever delivered on a similar occasion,
The ranks of Lincoln Post are rap
idly growing thinner, and in a few
years there will be none left to per-
form this annual duty of remember
ing the fallen ones.
1t was not only Lincoln Tost that
decorated the graves of loved ones
Tuesday, but a large percentage of
the city's population was at the GENE
teries either in the morning or the
afternoon. Every cemetery in the
city was visited, and upon enc graves
of those who
Sleep meath the sod and the dew
Awaiting the Judgment day."
there were placed large floral contri-
buttons in loving remembrance.
The threatening elements failed to
have a deterrent effect upon the peo-
pie, and it is estimated that several
hundred participated in this beauti-
fpl custom. When the evening shades
began to appear the quiet cities of
the dead were literally covered with
choicest flowers, all placed by loving
hands in memory of those who are
sleeping away the long years of time
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
YOUNG MINISTER
BECOMES BENEDICT
The Rev. Edwin Athey and Miss
GaVer United in Marriage
Today.

Miss Ethel May Gaver and the Rev.
Edwin Athey were united in marriage
this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Winchester Avenue Christian church
by the Rev. Roy Schumacher, assisted
by the Rev. Park Chapman. Of Taylor
Vile, Pa. The church was appropri-
ately decorated for the occasion with
potted plants and many other trim
mings to beautify IT,
Miss Pearl Shickle played Mendels-
sohn's wedding march and also sang
a solo entitled "A Perfect Day" Both
were exceptionally well rendered. The
witnesses were Miss Neva West and
Harry Ryan.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel d. Cavar Of Nqrt1
Maple avenue, while Ic gro Fl
the son Of Mr.. and MRS. faaklia
Athey, of Porter avenue Hud iF -
Gently graduated a MlIie3u Hese
Milligan, Tenn. and ifs noW or-
dained minister OF Che Cautian
church.
After the ceremony the happy aoH-
pie left for Pittsburgh fa. where
they will spend the nla onl .1eu
go to Rogersville. PA, w1ere AIR.
Athey will be stationed.
A large number of people attended
the wedding and also iourneyed to
the b. & O. station to see the young
couple Off Among the visiting guests
were the following: Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawson Hickman and Miss Pifer, Of
Bartonsville Va; Mr.. and Mrs. Cav
err, Fred Hoffman and Edward Toms,
of Mddletown, Md; Fred Chrisman,
OF Winchester; Mr. and Mrs. Janney,
and Garrett Athey, Of Clip, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
SEN. ROSENBLOOM
/. HERE PA|GN|NG
Wheeling Candidate for United Stat
es Senate Says He Will Win
In a Walk.

Senator Ben l.. Rosenbloom, of
Wheeling. Republican candidate for
United States senator, was in the
city a short while today meeting his
friends and discussing 18th them his
candidacy. Mr.. Rosenbloom was
very optimistic over his prospects of
winning, saying he expects to get
fully so per cent of the Republican
vote in the northern panhandle
when T entered this race" said
Mr.. Rosenbloom, 81 expected to be
in the 2.0S class, but to my surprise
it is a 3-minute free-for-all. / am
just jogging along and expect to win
in a walk" The senator left on No.
90 for Piedmont, very much pleased
with his trip. and then he goes home
to close his campaign.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
CAPRAN7A DEMANDS
TROOPS TO LEAVE
Says If They Are Not Withdrawn He
VIII Consider Expedition "Jn.
friendly INVASION"

WASHINGTON. May -Carranza.
in note delivered to the sslfe de-
partment today by Ambassador Ar
redondo requested the withdrawal Of
the American forces from Mexico as
an evidence of "a 4 faith" on the
part Of the Un0ei States govern
fuent.
Pending such withdrawal CarraEza
asks a. definite explanation Of the
reasons for keeping troops in Mexico.
He says they "are remaining idle -
Should neither a withdrawal nor ex.
PLANTATION be forthcoming the Mexican
government will be obliged to consid.
err the expedition an 'unfriendly "a
vasion." The note is a lengthy one,
detailing the whole situation from
the beginning with the Columbus
raid
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
CITY HAD QUIET
DECORATION DAY
Disappointment Because Baseball
Game and Races Were Called
Off Many Take Trips.

Decoration Day was quietly observ-
ef in Martinsburg. The heavy rain
Monday night prevented a ball game
at Rosemont Park between Frederick
and Country" Morris men in the
morning, and likewise ruined the
races at the fair grounds in the af-
ternoon.
Keen disappointment was felt BIKE
cause the ball game was called off.
as many people, who are loyal fans,
had arranged to witness the contest,
which was guaranteed to be of high
class. There were also many dis
appointed in the afternoon when the
announcement was made that the
race program would not be negotiat.
ed.
In the afternoon, in spite of the
threatening elements, many journey
ed to Frederick and witnessed the
down fall of our baseball team. 9th
ers took drives to Nearby towns,
while some enjoyed long automobile
rides.
The cemeteries were visited by the
G A. r. and hundreds of ity PEOPLE
who decorated the graves of their de-
parted. Practically all of the business
places remained closed throughout
the day and the city took on a holt
day appearance.
The day passed without excitement,
and Notwithstanding the disappoint-
ments every body seemed to enjoy
it,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03

Aged Lady Succumbed Yesterday At
ternoon at Her Homo Following
Long Illness.

Mrs. Mamie Sloan died yesterday
afternoon about o'clock at her home,
104 West Stephen street, following an
illness extending over the past eigh-
teen months, death being due to can
Ger of the stomach. Mrs. Sloan, after
being taken sick was removed to q
hospital where she underwent an OPP
Grafton. Following this she was re-
turned to her home, and while appear
ing at times improved, she never fully
recovered, partly due to her advane-
ed age. The past four months she
spent in bed. Her death was also
rushed by paralysis, having suffered
two strokes, the last one on Friday
last, from the effec's of which she
never recovered. becoming uncon-
scious Sunday, in which state she
remained until claimed by death.
The deceased was born in the house
next door from where she resided,
and her entire life of &C years was
spent in these two houses. For sew
eral years she operated a grocery
store at the corner of Queen and
Stephen streets. She was the daugh-
ter of the late James T., and Annie
Reed
She married twice, her first hus-
band having been William Hayes, and
her second husband Daniel Sloan. No
children survive. Four sisters, Mrs.
Virginia Undertook, Mrs. Maggie
Withrow, Mrs. Edward Hollis and
Mrs. Charles Blake, all OF the city
survive.
Mrs Sloan was widely known in
Martinsburg, chiefly for her kindness,
which she manifested throughout her
entire life. She was especially we'll
liked by children, and was always
known to have several around her.
She was an ardent member OF the
First NJ E. church.
The funeral will take place tomor
row afternoon at o'clock from the
home with the Rev. r. l.. Wright
pastor of the First M. Il. church. Of
floating. following which the inter
ment will be made in Green Hill GENE
terry.
Infant Dies.
The oneyear-old child of Mr. and
Mrs. Howard Palmer died early this
morning at the home of it's parents
The funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon, and the interment will
be in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
MILLION MEN READY FOR GRAND ASSAULT ON VERDGi
Mr.. SPEROW COMPLETES
POST GRADUATE COURSE

The friends and relatives Of Wilson
PaSperow, of the High school faculty
win be glad to learn that he has com
pleted his postgraduate course at
Dickinson College. A telegram from
Carlisle. Pa, Tuesday evening brought
the information that Mr.. Sperow had
successfully passed his final examin-
atoms on May 81. He is planning to
attend the Dickinson finals and re-
ceive a diploma for the Master of
Arts degree on June Z.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
BIG RALLY AT BARN
RAISING IN JEFFERSON

IN keeping with pleasing customs
VI the long ago, today many leading
farmers and mechanics of the eastern
panhandle gathered at the magnificent
iarIh' recently purchased near Shen-
ahdoah Junction in Jefferson county,
oy Mr.. Frank Forman, OF Martinsburg,
- participate in raising a large barn.
A number of Berkeley county citi-
1ehs participated, and among them
'ohh Ii. Riner. candidate in this couu-
Tor assessor on the Republican
ticket.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
SHER|FF'S OFFICE
WAS BUSY TODAY
Last Day to Pay Taxes Before De-
hnquent List Is Made Brings
Many Taxpayers In.

sheriff Tabler's Office has been a
very busy place today, large number
u taxpayers appearing to take up
their tax receipts before the delin-
quent list is prepared. This being
lhe last day, many of those who had
neglected to pay their taxes were
present, and considerable money was
passed over the counter.
tomorrow the sheriff will begin
preparing his delinquent list, which
WIN be turned over to the state aud
nor and the property owners notified
II Is difficult to estimate the number
OF delinquents, but it is believed they
VIII not exceed those of former years
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
SENATOR FRENCH
HAS A BUSY WEEK
Spoke Last Night in Charles Town
and Tonight at Berkeley Springs
The itinerary.

Senator David E. French, who
spoke here Monday night, left the
city Tuesday morning for Charles
Town, where he addressed the voters
last night. Tonight he speaks at
Berkeley Springs, Thursday night at
Keyser Friday night at Parsons, and
Saturday night at Parkersburg.
Mr.. French left the city very much
encouraged over his trip through
this section, and believed he would
poll large vote.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
ST. LOUIS GIVES COLONEL
ROUSlNG WELCOME TO-DAY

st. Louis, May S1.-This city gave
Colonel Roosevelt a rousing welcome
when he came here to speak today.
About 800 persons, many of them
women, who had assembled at the
Planters Hotel for breakfast,
gave the Colonel an ovation when he
entered.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
.GORNWELL tn CLOSE
!. HIS CANDi Ere
Hampshire Candidate win Follow
His Example o. II Years Ago
Here Mex. Monday Night

Hon. John J. Cmnwen 81 R9mney,
candidate for the Democratic nominal
ton for governor. viii close his cam
paign in this city next Monday night,
when he speaks in the Victoria thea
tire. Twelve years ago, when Mr.
Cornwell was a candidate for COVER
nor, he closed his campaign in this
city, and those who were fortunate
enough to hear him remember what
a remarkable address he made.
For several weeks Mr.. Cornwell has
been travelling over the state in the
interest of his candidacy. He has
spoken in practically every county.
and his addresses have won for him
thousands of votes. In 1914 Colonel
Roosevelt carried the state by more
than 10000. while Mr.. Cornwell was
defeated by less than 5000. or he ran
ahead of his ticket $4,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
Arres Sod at MaonoIla.

Tuesday Deputy Marshal +. w.
Athey went to Magnolia, where he ar
rested T. VI. Jones. charged with VIC
lating the interstate commerce law.
He was given a hearing before Com
missioner ]. Hammond Siler at BerkS
ley Springs, and held TO await the ac-
ton OF the federal grand jury at Ell
kins. He furnished bail Of $500. and
was released.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
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