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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
GENERAL RULES FOR SPECIAL PREuMIrMS

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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
Somerset Central Fair---Sept 7, 8, 9th 1916

The premium schedule for the Somerset Central Agricultural Society
will be ready for distribution within the next few days. o assist
acquaintng Somerset County people with its contents
shall from time to time publish the important parts
IN these columns This week give the off,
GERS, committees and special premiums
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-14
SECOND PRIMARY
 DRAWS BIG VOTE

Conway Democrats are apparently taking liking to the first "run-off' primary election ever held in the county, and the indications this aft ernoon are that the contest between J. c. Dawson and Judge E. M. Merri- man for mayor and J. R. Piercey and w. H. Canada for marshal will bring out fully as large a vote as was cast in the first primary a week ago.
 At 2:45 o'clock this afternoon 127 votes had been boiled in the First ward, 86 in the Second and 130 in the Third. This, it was stated, was in excess of the number boiled to the same hour week ago Election off, cials at each ward stated that several who failed to vote in the first cleo tion cast their ballots today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-14
COUNCIL TO ADOPT
 NEW LIGHT RATE

The passage of an ordinance mak
 ing a new schedule of rates for cleo tric current from the municipal plant will be the principal business before regular meeting of the Con way city council which will be held in the office of Mayor Frank Jones tonight. The ordinance was intro duced and read the second time at the last previous meeting of the coun- cil. It provides for a reduction in all classes of service, ranging from 10 to 20 per cent below the rates now in effect. The maximum rate under
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-14
EVANGELIST IS
 GIVEN OVATION

Just before his departure in an automobile last night, Rev. Burke Culpepper, who had just concluded what is universally declared to be the greatest religious revival ever witnessed here, was given an ovation in front of the Hines hotel, where he stayed during the time he was in Conway. A crowd of several hun dred persons, including practically the entire student body of Hendrix College and the Hendrix band, was waiting for Rev. Culpepper on his return from the church. Fifteen "rahs' for Culpeppsr, for the "Pep- per Pods" and for John U. Robinson, his singer, were given in cheers that resounded over the city. Rev. Gull pepper was apparently almost over come by the greeting and responded in brief but touching talk. As his car was starting it was delayed 10 or l5 minutes by the crowds rushing forward to give him final hand shake.
 Rev, Culpepper and Mr. Robinson left about 10 o'clock and arrived at Little Rock at midnight. They caught an early morning train on the Rock Island and were due to arrive at Memphis, Rev. Culpepper's. home, at 6:3O o'clock this morning On next Thursday Rev. Culpepper will open revival at Pulaski, Tenn.
 REDUCED RATES FOR RACES
 On account of the races March II
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-14

the new schedule, after deducting the cash discount, will be l3 1-2 cents per kilowatt hour, as compared with 15 cents at present, and for all current used in excess of 10 kilowatt hours per month, considerably larger dis count will be given.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-14
TAXPAYERS SLOW.

As usual, Faulkner county taxpay- CTS are putting off until the last mo- ment the payment of their taxes With only about four weeks remain ing until April 10, less than one-third of the receipts have been made out. The number issued up to today was 1,950, and the total to be issued will exceed 6,000.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-14
BANK STATEMENTS CALLED.

State Bank Commissioner Davis yesterday afternoon issued call for the publication of statements of the condition of all state banks in Ark ansas at the close of business on March '.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-14

"Sin of the Sabbath,' two-reel L-ko comedy, featurin gBillie Ritchie and Louise Orth, will be thrown upon the screen tonight at the Arkway.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
SUGGESTIONS ABOUT
NATIONAL PRIMARY

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 4.-Apropos Of
Georgias dilemma growing out of the
fact that the national democratic con-
vention this year will be held months
in advance of the state primary, Hon.
VIM. j. Harris, former state senator
and now a member of the federal
trade commission, suggests that each
congressional district could arrange to
hold its own county primaries ahead
of the national convention, and elect
its delegates at these county prima-
ries.
The suggestion has met with wide1
spread approval, and may turn out to
be the best solution for the situation.
Ordinarily delegates are elected at
the state primary, but the dates make
it impossible this year. The state
executive committee has figured that
it would not be absolutely necessary
to hold an election of delegates, in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
No DATE SET FOR
TERM IN.
LEE FOR TRIALS.

Judge 2. A. Littlejohn, of the
Southwestern circuit, has set no date
for the special term of the Lee Su-
perior court to try G. w. Chance,
Claud Chance, Minter Kennedy and tn,
negro, Ike Carter, charged with he
murder of A. d. oliver, the banker and
"shoe-string" financier, at Lees
burg.
In a special dispatch from Lees
burg, the information is given that it
is likely that the special session will
te called for the fifth Monday in Jan
uary, 1916. 1t is known that this date
is agreeable with Judge Littleiohn,
should nothing develop to prevent the
cases going to trial at that time.
Judge Littlejohn has made no def
mite announcement as to the exact
time OF convening the special court,
but it is believed that he woll choose
Monday, January 31st as the date for
the beginning of the trials, should no
reasonable and strenuous objection be
made.
Minter Kennedy and the negro, Ike
Carter, are now confined in the Sum-
ter county jail at Americus, they hav-
ing been brought here by order of
Judge Littlejohn last week.
G. w. Chance and his son, Claud
Chance, are incarcerated in the county
Jail at Leesburg.
So far as can be learned the prose-
cution will be entirely in the hands
of Solicitor General ]. r. Williams,
while the defense will be represented
by Messrs. Yeomans & Wilkerson, of
Dawson, and r. r. Forester of Lees
burg.
Much interest is centered in the
trials and spectators for the event
will likely reach hundreds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
Live Man Is
No Dead Man at
AnderSOnVille

DENVER, Colo, Jan. A man who
has been dead for more than fifty-one
years, according to the records of the
var department, became an officer of
the department of justice yesterday
when W. A. Jameson, of Denver, took
the position of announcer in the Unit
ed States district court here. jamie
son, corporal in the One Hundred
and Third Pennsylvania Infantry in
the civil war, escaped from the Ander
Confederate military prison,
near Americus, Ga. His name was
confused with that of another prisoner
who died, and Jameson has picture
CT his tombstone, No. 1880 in the Ma
tional Cemetery at Andersonville. His
death" is recorded on August 2,
1864.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
SHERIFF FULLER.
PASSES INTO THE
GREAT BEYOND

After lingering illness of several
months, Sheriff @ w. Fuller, of Sum
ter county, passed away Tuesday
morning at 10 O'clock.
Mr.. Fuller has not been in the best
of health recently, but with a valiant
spirit he fought to stay the approach
ing hand of death. He was a splendid
officer; Iovable man; a good citi-
zen.
The deceased was fifty-four years of
age, and had he lived until April,
would have been fifty-five years old.
In 1907 Mr.. Fuller was elected dep
uty sheriff on the ticket with former
Sheriff Lqnn Bell After Mr.. Bells
term of Office expired, Sheriff Fuller
served as deputy with Sheriff William
H. Feagin, and four years ago he was
chosen by the people for this office.
Sheriff Fuller had been all of his life
resident of Sumter county and con-
tributed much to its development and
success. He was fearless as an Off
Ger and enjoyed the esteem and love
of large circle of friends. He was
member of Camp No. "a, of the Patri-
otic Order Sons of America, and a
faithful member of the First Methodist
church.
Besides his wife, he is survived by
two brothers, W. H, Fuller and R. E.
Price, and one sister, Mrs. j. T. Ratliff,
of Plains.
The funeral will be held Wednesed-
aey afternoon at three o'clock from
the home Of Sheriff Fuller, and the
services will be performed by Rev. J.
A. Thomas. Interment will take place
in Oakgrove cemetery.
The pallbearers are N. A. Ray, Lu-
cius Harvey, z. A. Childers, e. L. Bell,
L. G. Council, H. E. Allen.
The funeral arrangements were
made by the Americus Undertaking
Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
Atlanta May
Yes, May---Do
This Thing

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 4.-Many 'in-
nocent bystanders" among the voter;
and property holders of Atlanta who
have no axe to grind either against
Marion Jackson on the one hand and
Jim Woodward on the other, but who
are sick and tired of family quarrels
and of having Atlanta's good name
dragged in the mire, are looking hope
fully to the proposal to elect Nell R.
Wilkinson Atlanta's next mayor
Mr.. Wilkinson is neither a politi-
sian on the one hand nor a puritan on
the other. He wouldn't be Jim Eng
lish's candidate, though Captain Eng
lish certainly would vote for him, and
ls wouldn't be the Men and Religion
candidate, but Marion Jackson GER
tainly could not make him the target
Ct any bulleetien mud, for so far as
civic and political affairs go he is as
near above reproach as a human
can be.
He is a good man, successful man,
a practical man, and a universally re-
spected man. He doesn't want to be
mayor. But he might be willing to
take the office for the good of the city
provided there was a universal wish
that he do So He hasn't said yet that
he would accept nomination, but ii
he did, the end of Atlanta's chickering's
might be in sight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
FIRST BAPTIST IN
NE " SUNDAY SCHOOL
ANNEX COMPLETED

The annex, construction of which
has been going on for the past sew
eral weeks, of the First Baptist church
has been completed, and it was occu-
pied for the first time on Sunday.
Large spacious Sunday school class
rc oms provide for the Baraca and
Philathean classes and will accom-
niodate 200 people in each loom. The
entire annex provides for eighteen
class rooms.
With the new addition the First
BAPTIST church has very large capa-
city for its Sunday school which was
needed because of the rapid growth of
the school.
The annex was built by Mr.. Charles
Lingo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
PRESIDENT CANCELS THE
CALLED CABINET MEETING
Secretary Lansing Has Furnished All
Facts to the President For
His Study

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 4.-Pres-
ident Wilson arrived at the 1850
o'clock this morning, and went to the
White House Immediately to take per-
sonal charge of the situation brought
about by the sinking of the British
steamer Persia.
A small crowd had collected at the
station. He walked quickly by, with
out noticing greeting from Secretary
CT State Robert Lansing who awaited.
The official announcement that the
government will act in the newest
phase of the submarine crisis brought
OH ny the sinking of the British
steamer Persia, was made at the
White House. Secretary Tumulty is
sled the statement for the president.
President Wilson and Secretary of
State Robert Lansing are taking every
means possible to obtain cold facts in
this grave matter and will act just as
soon as the information is obtained.
In the absence of detailed specific
information, President Wilson has
cancelled the cabinet meeting for to-
Gay He conferred with Chairman
Stone and some of th lembers of the
senate foreign relations committee.
Senator Stone told the president that
there were intimations that some sena-
tors were preparing speeches on the
sinking of ships with the loss of
lives of Americans. President Wilson
is understood to have simply replied
that the administration was doing all
that it could to protect American
rights.
President Wilson instructed Secre-
tary Lansing to bring new information
to the White House Immediately He
then began reading the official dis
patches and getting in touch with the
situation generally.
The administration is depending
largely on inquiries which Ambassa,
dor Penfield, at Vienna has been in.
structed to make at the capital f
Austria-Hungary and which other
consuls are gathering elsewhere to
establish the nationality of the sub
marine which is said to have sunk the
Persia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
SUGGESTS HOLDEN
ON HIGHEST BENCH

ATHENS, Ga, Jan. 4.-'rhe Athens
Daily Banner Tuesday morning urges
the suggestion of Judge Horace M.
Holden for appointment by President
Wilson to the place made vacant by
the death of Justice Joseph Rucker
Lamar.
1t is suggested that he is fit for the
place, He has been a member of the
Georgia supreme court, is still young
and vigorous and comes from the sec
tion of the South represented in the
recognition given to the late Justice
Lamar
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
Report From London.


LONDON, Jan. 4.-The continuati0m
of submarine activity in the MediteEA-
anean, Which was emphasized during
yesterday by the sinking of the Brit
ist steamer Glengyle, involving the
loss of at least ten lives, and perhap@
other fatalities as yet unreported, has
created a most profound impression i'm
al the Entente capitals, London shar-
ing with Paris, Rome and PetrograG
the apprehension for safety of shipping
engendered thereby. There is today
al insistant public demand in all ae
these capital, and throughout England
especially, for vigorous and effective
measures against undersea commercial
raiders.
The opinion is generally expressed
i'll certain circles here that Germany
and her allies yill plead that the ves-
sells reported as sunk without warming
bv Teutonic submarines frequently
carried heavy guns for offensive pur
poses, and it is believed in London this
is the excuse that will be offered the
world for the wanton slaughter ana
destruction of neutral property invoIv-
ed in such attacks. The general pub
lie opinion here, however, seems To
convey the impression that the sinking
the liner Persia, involving as it does
tke sacrifice of United Consul McNee-
Icy, and other Americans as well, VIII
almost certainly result in serious
clash between the Washington govern
Inent and the Teutonic allies: Wk2f
nature this clash will assume is uR-
certain, but it is looked upon as most
likely that some definite decision In
he crisis created will be reached with
In fortnight.
The most complete account OF the
Russian offensive campaign in Bessa
abba, and extending northward along
he Rumanian border obtainable by the
Associated Press late today, indicates
lie evacuation of Cnerwoitz by the
Austrians as among the probabilities
If the near future. The fighting in
hat region is described as especially
severe, with the Russians pushing
Onward wherever the Auserians are
'orced back, with bothsarmies doggedly
every foot OF ground. Czer-
nowitz is the capital and chief CITY or
49,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
Over Million Enlisted.

LONDON, Jan. 4.--Lord Derby's re-
cruiting figures for the period betweeza
October 25th and December 18th show.
that 1,150.000 unmarried men enITss-
ed. 1,679,26S married men presentea
themselves for service.
An analyses of results obtained an
made public in detail today, shOwa
that out of the grand total of enlist
ments secured and presentments made
for future service 100000 unmarrieA
men and 112,431 actually enlisted, ana
are ready to begin training at oneesl
$4,000 additional single men attestea
their willingness to enlist for futwre
service upon call of the military asv-
thorities, and 1,944,971 married men
proffered like service to the covers
ment.
Two hundred and seven thousanE
single men who presented themselves
at enlistment Offices, either for imme-
diate or future service, were rejctA
by medical examiners, or for other
physical reasons, while 221 1853 mar
ried men of military age who present
ed themselves for enlistment were re-
jected for similar reasons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
W|NSLOW SENT
BY {. Of CA. RY.
WITH TOBACCO.

j. A. Winslow, of the agricultural
department of the Central of Geor-
gia railway, is in the city, having been
sent here by his railroad to assist in
the tobacco culture work which is
now under way in Sumter county.
Sumter has planted over 400 acres
Of tobacco, following the campaign
waged by the Americus and Sumter
County Chamber of Commerce, and
County Demonstration Oliver. The
merits and wonderful capacity of this
product as a ready cash plant have
been sung, and the people of the coun-
ty have been made familiar with its
growth.
Mr. Winslow has been in the boil
weevil section in southeastern Ala
bama and talks interestingly of this
country, and the fight which the peo-
pie are making to stay the onslaught
of this terrible pest. He told of diff
ferent farmers who suffered enormous
decreases by it's ravages, and the
means which they are employing to
offset the damage of the boil weevil.
Mr.. Winslow will be in the county
seevral weeks, assisting in any posi-
bic in the tobacco work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
CREEK STEAMER IS
ABANDONED At SEA

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-The crew OF
tie Greek steamer Thessaloniki wiah
to abandon their ship, according to a
wireless message relayed here from
the steamer United States, now on the
high seas. Latitude and longitude of
the distressed vessel was not given in
the message sent out by the United
States, but information is given to the
effect that passengers on board the
1hessaloniki have been successfully
transferred to the Greek steamer Pa
iris, and are now on their way to
their destinations.
Ninety persons, including the cap
tain and a portion of the crew remain
on board the Thessalonill. which is
described as in a desperate condition
and almost completely at the mercy of
the elements. The ships boiler room
has been completely flooded during
ten days, and the engine room is part
ly flooded as we'll The cargo Of the
Thessaloniki, it is certain, will prove =
complete. loss, but it is believed the
members of the crew will I'll be res
cued
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
UNCLE sam WILL ACT IN THE.
new SUBMARINE CRISIS OVER
THE SINKING OF THE PERSIA
CHANGE MADE IN
MAS0NS' ANNUITY

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 4.-The Ma
sons Annuity, 100000 order with
members throughout the entire South,
has just announced important changes
in is constitution that will be of in
terest to all Masons. 1t relates to the
readjustment of its certificates Mem
bers are now given the option of send
ing in their present certificates and
having a new one issued, calling for
the same dues hitherto paid; with the
same death and disability benefits,
with an annuity payable to ones bene-
ficiary for seven years, at least, and
so much longer thereagter as the
available funds will pay it. but with
out the old age provision.
Or, if one prefers, he may exchange
his present certificate for 2 new one,
carrying the same benefits it now pro-
vides, but with increased dues to meet
the standard required by the present
law.
1t is stated that fully one-third of
the members have already made the
exchange of certificates, and now that
the actuary has completed his calcu-
lations and time limit has been fixed
by the supreme lodge, others are re-
quired to decide by the 25th of the
present month, which option they pre-
fer.
The Masons' Annuity is the Oldest
institution of its kind in America, and
the only Southern fraternal order
founded in the spirit of Free Masonry
and operated by Masons, exclusively
for Masons. 1t began without a penny
and has met dollar-fo for dollar every
demand upon its treasury ,aggregating
over $700,000, accumulating in he
meantime for the protection of it's
the sum of 100000 in assets.
Checks for more than $4,000 per
quarter are sent to the widows and
orphans of deceased Masons with clock
like regularity.
The supreme lodge of the order
which is located in Atlanta in it's
handsome office building, is composed
of John R. Dickey, supreme president;
H. Jeffries, supreme vice pres
ident; James l.. Mayson, director, At
lanta; Robert E. Edwards, supreme
secretary; George A. Napier, supreme
counselor; Oliver L. Mckay, director,
Meridian, Miss; Charles T. Nunnally,
Atlanta; Daniel A. Green, di-
rector, Birmingham, Ala; Samuel
Wolf, director, New Orleans, La.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
NEGRO KILLS BLACK
IN EDGE OF COUNTY

Alex Trice, negro shot and instant
ly killed Bob Trice Sunday night, near
the borders of Schley, Sumter and
Marion counties The tragedy took
place in Schley county, and Trice il
now in Schley county Jail at Ellaville
II appears that Bob Trice was coming
down the road with a negro woman
ard because of some alleged trouble
existing between them, Alex fired the
fatal shot.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR
1sT BAPTIST LADIES

The Womans Missionary Society of
the First Baptist church are observ-
ing their week of prayer for mis-
sions. They are meeting each after
noon during the week at o'clock at
the First Baptist church.
An urgent invitation is extended to
all members to join in the work which
can mean so much to the society, the
church and the people.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
Negro Takes
Suit of Clothes
AS a PreSSer

Some negro of unknown dimensions
secured a new suit of clothes belong
ing to c. j. Sherlock, Jr., several
nights ago by representing to Mrs. c..
I. Sherlock that he had come for the
clothes from a pressing establish
1ent.
Suit, negro-nothing has been heard
.nce the clothes left the Sherlock
ONES.
The Moral Watch Your Clothes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
7. N. A. FINCH IS
IN BANKRUPTCY

Legal notice is givin in this paper
stating that T. M. A. Finch, of near
Americus, has been adjudicated a
and that meeting of his
creditors will be held in the Office of
Referee Hollis Fort, Thursday morn
ing, January 18th, at 10 o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
PLANTERS SEED CO.
NAME NEN OFFICERS

The stockholders of the Planters
Seed Co. have met and elected officers
for 1916. The store has only been
opened short time, but hos shown
remarkable increases in it's business
during this brief period.
The officers for 1916 are: President,
#. NJ. Furlow; secretary-Treasurer
DR.. S. F. Howell; General Manager,
W. C. Gardner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04

asmuch as they do not expect Wilson
to have any democratic opposition in
Georgia. and that the delegates could
be appointed. But it is believed that
for each district to elect them at it's
own county primaries might prove a
still better way
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04
MILLIONS HAVE
JOINED BRITAIN
IN NEW CRUSADE

LONDON, Jan. 1.-The Reuters AM
sterdam correspondent says that tA@
Wolff Bureaus Athens correspondemG
asserts that thousands Of the enenEy
subjects have been arrested BY the
Entente Allies at Saloniki.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04

TIE Times Recorder is the ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District With Associated Press
service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-04

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