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Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

The placing of General Weyler at the head of the Spanish army attracts less attention than it would have be- fore the European war started.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

A well-padded ironing board is a labor saver. Turkish towelling is one of the best materials to pad 1t with.
 Luncheon sandwiches of brown bread spread with cottage cheese sea- soned with salt and pepper are very good
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

When 1t comes to furnishing relief for the worlds misery Norwich ap- pears to be doing its share.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Soiled clothing should always be put into a hamper, preferably away rom the sleeping room.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Never, when wiping meat, allow 1t to stand ir cold water. The water drains all the juices out.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Nuts when bought ready shelled should be scalded, dried in the oven and put away in glass jars.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Two big eyelets worked in the op- posite corners of the kitchen towel arc better than loops to hang 1t up by.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

To cut thin silk satisfactory, lay it between two pices of tissue paper ana cut with very sharp scissors.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Brown bread spread with butter. In which paprika has been mixed makes very good sandwiches.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Rice cooked with raisins makes 9 very palatab1e. simple dessert served with hard sauce or cream.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

The prefect kitchen utensils are those of aluminum-easy to keeE clean and very light to handle.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
sueaEarIoNs EoR
THE HOUSEWIFE

Apples and pears should always pc wiped with clean cloth and then rinsed under the tap before using.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
DICTATES OF FASHION.

The most fashionable cultures are high.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The predicted shortage of the quinine supply is enough to give one the shakes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

If you wish to wear your new gown for six months and have it in fashion be- careful not to fashion 1t with the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

present exaggerated full skirt and
 nipped in waist for fashion whispers change.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
RECIPES.

sardins canape-one can sardines.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

If you choose a princess dress. kee it as simple as possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Wells are very important and scu1 of them are trimmed with fur.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN

 present exaggerated full skirt and change.
 If you choose a princess dress. keep it as simple as possible.
 Wells are very important and some of them are trimmed with fur.
 Steel banding is a very important feature among millinery trimmings.
 The coat dress is one of the most convenient garments ever invented. in coats.
 The skirts of evening frocks are as full as ever.
 Tailor made coats have bright col- ored facings.
 What could be richer than the white broadcloth suit, trSmed with beaver?
 Very chic is the up to date girl as she walks forth in her fur topped boots.
 The pointed tuile tunics are begin ming to go out.
 Leather handles are new on women'e umbrellas.
 Much triming is prophesied for the new skirts.
 The bolero, which may be big fea- ture of spring styles, is effectively used now and then on midwinteI frocks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
TO CLEAN eLAse.

sybil collects and edits the copy her. self
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Leather handles are new on women'e umbrellas.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Much triming is prophesied for the new skirts.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

The bolero, which may be a big fea- ture of spring styles, is effectively used now and then on midwinter frocks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Steel banding is very important feature among millinery trimmings.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
A YEAR AGO TODAY.
Jan. 31, 1915.

Jan. 31, 1915. Kaiser directed German assault on La Bassee.
 French zouVaes and East Indians won the Great Dune west of Iom- baertzyde.
 Turks were defeated near Sari- kamysh.
 German submarine sank two Bri- tish steamers in English channel. Riots by the war party t6ok place Rome.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

The pointed tuile tunics are begin ming to go out.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Very chic is the up to date girl as she walks forth in her fur topped boots.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Norwich, Monday, Jan. s1, 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

The coat dress is one of the mos convenient garments ever invented.
 Novelty sleeves for spring continu in coats.
The true northerner., 1916-10-27
RELATIVE TO WOMEN ELECTORS

In accordance with Section of
Article 3 Of the Constitution of the
State of Michigan and Act 206, Of the
Public Acts of 1909, the Board of
Registration of said township will
register the names of all women pos
sessing the qualifications of male elect
ors who make personal application for
such registration; Provided, that all
such applicants must own property
assessed for taxes somewhere within
the county above named, except that
any woman otherwise qualified who
owns property within said county
jointly with her husband or other
person, or who owns property within
said County on contract and pays the
taxes thereon, shall be entitled to
registration. Following are the quail
fications Of male electors in the State
of Michigan.
Every male inhabitant of this state
being a citizen of the United States;
every male inhabitant residing in this
state on the twenty-fourth day Of
June, eighteen hundred thirty-fve;
every male inhabitant residing in
this state on the first day of January,
eighteen hundred fifty; every male in
habitant Of foreign birth who, having
lresided in this state two years and
six months prior to the eighth day of
November, eighteen hundred ninety
four; and having declared his inten-
tion to become a citizen of the United
States two years and six months
prior to said last named day; and
every civilized male inhabitant Of
Indian descent, native of the United
States and not member of any tribe,
shall be an elector and entitled to vote
but no one shall be an
+, elector or entitled to vote
at any election unless he shall be
above the age of twenty-one years
and has resided in this state six
months and in the township or ward
in which he offers to vote twenty days
next preceding such election.
Said Board of Registration will be
in session from 900 o'clock a. m
until 500 o'clock p. m. of said day
for the purpose aforesaid.
INOTE-The general law requiring (
new registration of all voters apple;
to certain cities and NOT to town
ships.
w. II. WeatherwaX
Deputy Township Clerk.
Dated, October 18th, 1916
The true northerner., 1916-10-27

other person, or who owns property
on contract and pays taxes thereon,
all such property being located some
where within the district or territory
to be affected by the result of said
election, will be entitled to vote upon
such proposition or propositions, pro-
vided her name is duly registered in
the voting precinct above designated.
The Polls of said Election will be
open at o'clock a. m. and will remain
open until p. m. of said day Of elect
ion unless the Board of Election In
spectors shall, in their discretion, adj
journ the polls at II o'clock noon for
one hour.
Dated, October 18th, 1916.
w. II. WeatherwaX
Deputy Township Clerk
The true northerner., 1916-10-27
Legal Notices.
Mortgage Sale.

Whereas, default has been made in
the payment of the money secured by
certain mortgage dated November
9th, 1915, made and executed by Lin
coin E. Edison and Bertha M. Edison,
his wife, as tenants by the entireties,
of the Township of Ross, Kalamazoo
County, Michigan, to Steven de Ham
and Engeltje de Haan his wife, of Kali
amazoo, Michigan, which said mort
gage was recorded in the office of the
Register of Deeds for the County of
Van Buren,, Michigan, on the 18th day
of November, 1915, in Liber 1O1 of
| Mortgages, on page 483, and
Whereas, the amount claimed to be
due on said mortgage for principal
and interest at the date of this notice,
is One Thousand Six and 24-100
($10O6.2D dollars, and the further
sum of Twenty-Five and no100
! ($25.00) Dollars as an attorney fee
stipulated for in the said mortgage,
! be unpaid on said mortgage at the
| ings having been instituted in law
or Chancery to recover the debt Sc
cured by said mortgage or any part
! OllCICOly WnCICpy Vic PONCl VI oehlS
contained in said mortgage has be-
come operative.
Now therefore, notice is hereby
given that by virtue of the power of
sale contained in said mortgage and
in pursuance of the statute in such
cases made and provided, the said
mortgage will be foreclosed by sale
of the premises therein described, Cor
so much thereof as shall be necessary
to pay the amount then due on said
mortgage for principal, interest, at
torney fee and costs of this proceed
| ing), at public auction, to the high
est bidder, at the North Front Door
of the Court House, in the village Of
Paw Paw, in the County Of Van Bur-
en- and State of Michigan, (that be-
ing the place for holding the Circuit
Court for the County of Van Buren) +,
on the 18th day of November A. ID.
1916, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of
that day, which said premises are
described in said mortgage as fol-
lows, to-wit:
The following described land and
premises situated in the Township of
Paw Paw, County of Van Buren and
State Of Michigan, viz:
The West one-half 90 of the
East three-quarters (%) of the
Southwest quarter, lying North of
the Territorial Road, of Section IL
of said Township of Paw Paw; also
commencing Forty (40) rods East of
the Southwest corner of said Section
II in Town South of Range Ia
West, thence South One and S5-100
chains to the center of the Territor-
ial Road, thence North Seventy-four
degrees East along the same Ten and
5-100 chains to the South line of said
! Section II, thence West on the same
Ten (10) chains to the place of be-
ginning, containing Three (3) roods
and % rods of land and containing
in all Sixty (60) acres Of land more
or less.
Notice is also given that this sale
will be made subject to the lien of a
prior mortgage given by the under
signed to Robert McWilliams on the
9th day of May 1915, and recorded
on the same date in the office of the
Register Of Deeds for Van Buren
county, in Liber 105 of mortgages,
on page 124.
Dated at Kalamazoo, Michigan,
this 18th day of August, A. d. 1916.
| Steven de Haan,
Engeltje de Haan,
Mortgages.
| Charles II. Farrell,
Attorney for Mortgages,
Kalamazoo, Michigan.
o0%1o
The true northerner., 1916-10-27
Continued from page Two.

cal, chemical, scientific orsacramen-
tai purposes.
The effect OF this proposed amend
ment, il adopted, will be to provide
for prohibition in the state forever
of the manufacturer sale keeping
for sale, giving away, bartering or
! furnishing of any vinous, malt,
brewed, fermented spirituous or in
toxicating liquors, except for medi-
cal, mechanical, chemical, scientific
or sacramental purposes, after April
80 1918.
TO Amend Article VIII OF the
Constitution by adding thereto a sec
| tion to be known as Section 30, pro-
viding that every Incorporated city
and village and organized township
shall each have the right to deter
mine whether or not there shall be
prohibited therin the manufacture
and sale of malt, brewed, fermented
vinous, distilled or intoxicating liq-
uors.
The effect of this proposed amend
ment if adopted, will be to provide
that every Incorporated city and viii
lage, and organized township she'll
each have the right to determine
whether or not there shall be pro-
| hibited therein the manufacture and
sale Of malt, brewed, fermentd, vim
Gus, distilled or intoxicating liquors,
after January l, 1919.
To Amend sction 80 of Article V
of the Constitution, relative to right
of repeal Of local or special acts by
the Legislature.
The effect of this proposed amend
ment, if adopted, will be to provide
the right of repeal of local or spec
ial acts by the Legislature without
requiring the submission of same to
! the district affected
TO Amend Article XII of the Con-
stitution by adding thereto a section
to be known as Section 10, requiring
the legislature to provide by law for
the incorporation, regulation and
supervision of fraternal benefit So
cietieS.
The effect of this proposed amend
ment, if adopted, will be to require
the legislature to provide by law for
the Incorporation, regulation and
supervision of fraternal benefit So
! piptipG
The true northerner., 1916-10-27
WOMEN ELECTORS

Should there be any proposition or
propositions to vote upon at said
election involving the direct eXpen-
diture of public money or the issue Of
bonds, every woman who possesses
the qualifications Of male electors and
owns property assessed for taxes or
owns property subject to taxation
Jointly with her husband or with any
The true northerner., 1916-10-27

Notice is hereby given to the quail
fled electors of the Township of Paw
Paw, County of Van Buren, State of
Michigan, that meeting of the
Board of Registration will be held at
F. V. Hodges Harness shop at 1T N.
Kalamazoo street within said Town
ship on
The true northerner., 1916-10-27
SATURDAY OCT. 28
A. ID. 1916

For the purpose Of registering
names of all such persons who shall
be possessed of the necessary quail
fications Of electors who may apply
for that purpose.
The true northerner., 1916-10-27

This h the rsvssss side 81 shs
Prince Albert tidy red tin. Read
The Patented Prseess" message
so-you and realize vhas q msass
n making Prince Albsss - -
b ysW mkias.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-17
HARLAN COMES WITH
REVISED PLANS

Supt. R. J. Harlan, of this division
Of the Central railroad, will visit
Americas Thursday, bringing with his
revised plans for the improvements to
made in Americas passenger station.
These plans will be exhibited at the
rooms of the Chamber of Commerce
Thursday morning, at which time the
proposed Improvements will again be
IIdiseussed and final agreement arrived
at The revised plans, so The Times
Recorder is informed, provide all i'm
rrovements suggested at the recent
meeting to discuss the matter, and
when carried into execution will pro-
vide Americas ideal passenger facili-
ties during many years to come.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-17
RECEPTION OF HI JUNIORS
4 BRILLIANT OCCASION

The reception of Tuesday evening,
given by the Junior class Of the High
school to the Senior class, was, indeed,
a most brilliant aaffir.
Cut flowers and ported plants were
beautifully cascaded throughout the
interior of the High school building,
whele here and there fitted a bevy of
most attractive young ladies and gen
tlemen.
The evening was delightfully."- spent
playing cards, promenading and dane
ing.
Punch was served during the even
ing by Miss Winifred Hopkins, Miss
Isabel Wheatley, Miss Edith Shy and
Miss Ruth Wilder. Sandwiches were
also served.
About one hundred guests enjoyed
the delightful occasion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-17
MR.. AND MRS. TURPIN
TO REMOVE HERE SOON

Of interest to wide circle of Amer
icus friends will be the announcement
that Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Turpin, of
Macon, will remove shortly to Ameri-
Gus and with their two interesting
young children in future make
their home here. Mr. Turpin, who is a
brother of Will Green Turpin, and has
a number of other relatives in Ameri-
Gus and vicinity, has recently accepted
travelling position with the Peters
Cartridge company, and because of his
being on the road much of his time.
Mrs. Turpin will come here to reside.
She is charming and interesting wo-
man, possessed of many friends, and
will be an appreciated addition to
Americas society circles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-17
MRS. c. L. ANSLEY HAS
ROCK AND FORTY-TWO

A very delightful rock and forty
two party was given yesterday by Mrs.
&c, L. Ansley at her pretty home on
Church street.
The guests were entertained on the
beautifully decorated verandah, and
after the enthusiastic game, delicious
refreshments were served.
The guests included Miss Madge Nc
Afee, Miss Carrie Speer, Miss Jennie
Harrison, Mrs. James Byuum, Mrs. R.
F. Poole, Mrs. c. J. Clarke, Mrs. Tracey
Cunningham, Mrs. R. c. Fetner, Mrs.
Harvey Weaver, Mrs. Zach Childers,
Mrs. D. R. Andrews, Mrs. R. L. Nc
Leod, Mrs. E. M. Viquesney, Mrs.
Theron Hawkes., Mrs Charles Hale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-17
BEAUTY SPECIALIST
IS NOW IN CITY

Mrs. J. L. Langford, Graduate Beauty
Specialist, is teaching the famous
Velvetena System of Beauty Culture
on the care of the complexion, and
would be pleased to call on all the
leading ladies of the city and give them
free facial Massage or Shampoo; her
instructions and advice are free.
Appointment can be made by calling
either of the Drug Stores, or Phone No.
1858.
WINDSOR, PHARMACY, Phone 16l.
H0WELL'S PHARMACY, Phone II.
ELDRIDGE DRUG CO.. Phone 80.
H0WELL-PRATHER DRUG CO..
| hone 0s.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-17
MRS. ANDERSON HONOREE
At ROOK PARTY

Mrs. Anderson, of Leslie. Ga, was
the honoree at a pretty little rock
party yesterday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. S. A B. Williamson, on Jack
son street.
Pretty spring flowers were used in
tie artistic decorations.
At the conclusion of the game very
tempting refreshments were served.
The guests included Mrs. Anderson,
Mrs. H. c. Davis, Mrs. G. P. Davis, Mrs.
Neon Buchanan, Mrs. Ralph Stewart,
Miss Gladys Dunn and Miss Claude
Dunn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-17
PECAN GROWERS To
BE At BROWNSVILLE

The Times-Recorder is in receipt OF
the tenth annual announcement and
program of the Georgia. Florida Pc
can Growers association, which will
meet in Townsville for a two-day's
session May 81 and June /. President
&c. A. Simpson, of Monticello, Fla, will
preside at the meeting.
Pecan growing has become a very
important industry in south Georgia
and the deliberations at this meeting
will be of interest to a large number
of citizens of this section. Speeches
will be made and papers read relat-
ing to the industry in it's various
branches, prominent among which will
be the round table talks, and which
will have to do with report of the
behavior of the leading varieties.
On Thursday afternoon the visitors
will be treated to an automobile ride
around Thomasville, visiting the live
stock farms, pecan groves and other
points of interest.
A large attendance is expected at
this meeting and ample arrangements
have been made to entertain the Wis
itors.
The officers of the association are:
President-C. A. Simpson, Month
cello, Fla.
Vice-President- P. Billiard, AL
bany, Ga.
sec'y-Treasurer-W, w. Bassett,
Monticello, Fla.
Directors. B. Wight, Cairo, Ca. !;
H. K. Miller, Monticello, Fla; B. w.
Stone, Thomasville, Ga; H. c. White,
Putney, Ga.
Any information can be had by ad-
dressing either of the above.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-17
M'CORD- MATTHEW'S.
y

Mr. Chas. McCord, valued employe
of the Pope Mattress Co., OF Americas
and Miss Lucille Matthews, of, Hockle-
burg, Ala, we're married at the Meth
odist parsonage at that place Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. McCord arrived in the
city today, after short visit to Bir-
mingham. The friends of this young
couple wish for them much happiness
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-17
HOMANS LITERARY CLUB
WITH MRS. C. M. HALE

The Woman's Literary club will hold
its regular weekly meeting Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Charles M. Hale,
at her home on Church street. An in
teresting program has been arranged
for the occasion, which is as follows:
American Artists Honored-Mrs.
Daisy Gnosspelius.
The Exposition Girl-Mrs. DIN Will
liams.
Recent Small sculptors - Mrs.
George Rodgers.
Paper American Illustrators and
Cartoonists"-Mrs. John Wognon.
Art Galleries of America-Miss Liz
zie McLendon.
Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney-Mrs. j
". Harris, Jr.
Clippings-Miss Emmae Borum.
Poem, 'L'Envoi' (Kipling)-Miss
Carrie Speer.
This meeting is the last of the spring
where formal program has been ar
ranged. The concluding meeting OF
the club will be held on Thursday
May 25th, which is a festal arrange
nent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-17
= y 4 I = y y 4 = y \ y = y =
4 WEATHER. CROP REPORT 4
\ WEEK ENDING MAY 18TH. 4

= ATLANTA, Ga, May 1.-THE =
= synopsis of weather and crop con- \
= ditions in Georgia for the week \
y ending today has been announced 4
= by local weather observer c. F. y
= Won Hermann, as follows: \
4 The past week was bright hot \
= and dry, with the drought prac- \
y tically undated. A few scatter y
= ed showers fell in the south-cen- y
? trail portion. Temperatures ex- \
:" ceeded 100 degrees at several +
= points with maximum of 102 at y
+ Americas and Hawkinsville on +
, the 18th. The lowest was 40 de- \
+ grees at Rome on the 10th. All y
y crops are suffering from drought. 4
= Early cotton in the south-central y
= portion is withstanding drought y
\ well, but late-planted cotton in y
Z the northern portion came up to 4
I poor stands, and is being re- y
: planted in many places. Corn is =
' making very slow growth. Pas y
: lures, truck and gardens have =
= been nurtured by the drought, but +
= will largely recover with favora- 4
4 BILE seasons. Fruit is beginning =
= to ripen =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-17
DR.. \. s. EVANS
GOES TO NEW YORK

Dr. n S. Evans will leave Saturday
for New York, where he will take a
four weeks course in postgraduate
work. He will be accompanied by his
family
After finishing his course, DR.. Evans
and his family will visit other north
ern cities before their return home,
which will be about June GOTH
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-17
SOCIETY NEWS
7 ~ +<*++ +t++*+*++ 1890

will entertain Wednesday evening
with a moonlight picnic at Myrtle
Springs. The young folks will make
the trip in cars, and regular picnic
dinner, with all embellishments will
be served. Quite a few have an
nounced intentions of Drawing the
water, and general good time is as
sulcd. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Hooks will
ckaLerone the party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-17

4 = = Z \ = = + 4 4 4 = \
DID YOU? 4
~ + = :, = = 4 , + = 4 4 =
Did you ever see ham IN a hamburg?
Or a peacock grow from a pea?
A pie that was baked in "pi" alley?
A season that came from the sea?
Na4xE
Did you ever see ice made of ices?
Or a man drinking beer at his bier?
A horse that provided horseradish?
Or peer that resembled a pier?
Did you e'er see a gate like gaiter?
Or bear that of clothing was bare!
A cape that was cut from a caper?
Or a tear that went out on "tear?"
Did you e'er hear cod called a codger?
See site that really had sight?
A badge that was made by a badger?
Or writer that always was right?
Did you eer use chase for "chas,
Srf"
See a mantle carved out of a man?
A brace utilized as "bracer?"
Or tanner that used only tan?
forego going on thus forever;
l might-this is only a mite.
To my mind there comes reminder
Should try it, it would be too trite
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-17

The many friends in Americas of
Mrs. Beulah sizemore, of Columbus,
organizer for the Woodmen's Circle,
the ladies auxiliary of the w. o. W.,
will regret to learn of her illness at
the Cawood House in this city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-17
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Beginning Thursday, May 18th, and
until further notice, the Undersigned
banks of Americas, hereby agree to
close at 10 o'clock on Thursday of each
week.
BANK OF COMMERCE.
PLANTERS BANK OF AMERICUS.
COMMERCIAL CITY BANK.
1S-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-17

D. Perlman. the we'll known mer-
chant, returned home Tuesday from
Atlanta, and left Tuesday night for
Baltimore, where he goes for treat
ment. Mr.. Pearlman's many friends
trust that he will return home very
much improved in health.