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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
FRENCH BEATEN
BACK At VERDUN
IN HARD FIGHT

WASHINGTON, D. c., April is
The cabinet discussion of the sub
marine situation resulted in no change
being determined upon. 1t was an
nounced that no reason exists that
would prevent the note to Germany go
Ing forward either tonight or tomor-
rev.
Count Won Bernstorff, the Germany
, nbassador, has an engagement to con-
fer with Secretary Lansing at o'clock
this afternoon. The general situation
will be discussed by the two dipIo-
mats at this meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18

PARIS, April 1S.--The French first
line trenches in the Verdun region.
west of the Meuse, from Dead Mans
hill to Cumieres, were bombarded dur
ing yesterday by the Germans East
o. the river relative calm prevailed.
The attack between Douamont and
tile Meuse was very violent all day yes
terday. German troops operating there
i4cluded forces from five different di-
visions
East of the Chauffeur salient the
Germans succeeded in penetrating one
first line French trench, but were later
partially elected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
SAM SMALL WILL
SPEAK IN CITY
ON SATURDAY, q

Sam Small, master of the platform,
will speak in Americus at the court
house Saturday afternoon, April 22nd,
al o'clock.
This we'll known lecturer needs no
introduction to Georgia. He has spent
the greater portion of his life in this
state, and in his chosen field of jour
nalism, gathered an enormous amount
Of facts and figures which assist him
materially with his platform work.
Sam Small is a strong exponent of
prohibition, and one of the greatest
foes which liquor has in the entire
country Many people will avail them
selves. of the opportunity of hearing
Sam Small speak.
The following are comments by
northern papers on his addresses:
The Cincinnati Enquirer: Not
since Col. Robert G. Ingersoll electri-
fed a national convention with hi
'Plumed Knight eulogy of Blaine, has
Music Hall audience risen to an ora
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
ALL HAIL TO OUR
CARNIVAL QUEEN

Pursuant to notice already given the
contest for Queen of the Elks conven-
ion closed today at noon. Miss Mary
Eliza Sheppard was the fortunate young
lady, she having received the highest
number of votes
Miss Sheppard is one of the most
attractive young ladies' of the city,
very popular and will wear we'll the
honors of Queen which her friends
have bestowed upon her Miss Shep-
pard won out with vote of 4,160. Miss
Maude Sherlock was close second,
with 3,2l9 votes.
The total vote, together with the
nam>N Of the other conte. .Niants, is IS
fellows
Miss Mary Eliza Sheppard, AGO.
Miss Maude Sherlock, 3,219.
Miss Julia Mae Horne, $500.
Miss Georgia Bena Dodson, 1926.
Miss Catherine Davenport, 2,195.
Miss Kathleen Denham, 2,1S0.
Miss Estelle Holt, 2,120.
Miss Mary Belle Hixon, 2,0S5.
Miss Mitch Payne, 2,OS5.
The judges were w l.. Morgan, w.
I, Maynard, r. II. Horton, e. H. Hy
man.
The Times Recorder tips its hat to
Miss Sheppard, and hereby procaims
her Queen of the Elks convention, des-
tined to be one of the most delightful
events ever witnessed in our splendid
little city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WILL
DEBATE FOR COLD MEDAL

During the commencement exer-
cises of the Americus High school a
gold medal debate will be staged.
Thursday night, May %, is the time
designated, and the exercises will be
in the school auditorium
The question to be debated will be,
Resolved, That immigration to The
United States Should Be Further Re-
Stricted," The debaters for the affirm,
atiye side of the question will be
Frank Harold, Jr., Luther Wallis,
Gust Anderson, George Lumpkin and
James Davenport, Jr. Those Of the
negative, Cliff Wheatley Edward Ma
this, Wilbur Giddings, T. W. Stewart,
Charles Dunnaway and Henry Allen.
The speakers on both sides of this
contest were championship winners of
the Third district last year, and COM
peted at Athens in the state debating
contest.
The prize gold medal to be award
ed is offered by an Americus citizen.
That it is prize well worth winning
goes without the saying. and the occas-
ion will, without doubt, be one of the
most interesting of the commencement
exercises.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
VILLAS Death a Canard.

SA NANTONIO, Tex, April IS. -
General Bell, in command of the Dor.
der guard, today, reported to General
Funston that in his opinion after 8
thorough investigation the report OF
Villas death was manufactured a
Juarez, and is without foundation in
fact.
Consul Letcher, who is said to have
communicated with Cusishuiriachi, al
SO failed to verify the reports current
concerning Villas demise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
Russian Bark Sunk.

LONDON, April 1S.-A Lloyds dis
patch early today says the Russian
barge Schwanden, bound from Green
ock, Scotland, for Mobile, has been tor
pedoed and sunk by German subma-
rine. The captain and crew Of the
bark were saved. The Schwanden
cleared from Greenock March 23rd, and
the vessels whereabouts when sunk
are not stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
INFANT Of Mr.. AND MRS.
HENRY W!GGINs DIES

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Virgins, of Myr-
tie Springs, mourn the death of their
little three weeks old daughter, which
occurred Sunday afternoon. The re-
uains were buried at Shiloh church
Monday afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs. Wig
gins have many friends in this section
who will sympathize with them in their
bereavement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
French Capture Submarine.

LONDON, April 18.-A French ma
val vessel has captured and taken into
port the German submarine which tor
pedoed the channel liner Sussex, says
the Daily Mail in its afternoon edition
The captain and crew of the subma-
oine have been made prisoners, and
'ecords found in the vessel establish
Ieyond doubt the source of the attack
N the Sussex
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
BANQUET OF VETERANS WILL
Be A SPLENDID AFFAIR

Sons of Veterans don't forget that
banquet at the Chamber of Commerce
rooms tonight. This is going to be one
of the most delightful occasions Of the
season, and by all means you should
not miss it.
And remember the affair begins
promptly at 1880 o'clock, so be there
on time that you may have full share
in the pleasure and enjoyment to be
had, and which will be plenty. Go
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
BURGLAR TAKES 4
NICE Pot MONDAY

Some unknown burglar entered the
room of S. E. Collins, on Barlow street,
last night and purloined about $50 in
cash. The invader secured the trous-
crs of MIR. Collins which contained the
money, moved into another room and
there rifled the pockets.
The police have been detailed on the
lse. but no clues are known.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
Asauith Not no Speak Today.

LONDON, April 1S.--Premier AS
.uith will not make his expected state
nent in the house of commons on thu
,ecruiting question today, according To
IN official announcement made at his
lffice this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
BANKERS ATTENDED
THE GROUP MEET

A large party of Americus bankers
attended the meeting of Group Four
Bankers Association at Dawson Tues
day. They were royalty entertained
and an interesting program was en-
.joyed.
The party visited Albany in the
afternoon where they witnessed game
between Albany and Macon, of the
South Atlantic league.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
Turks Force British Back.

LONDON, April 1S.-The Turks have
forced the British back five to eight
hundred yards on the south bank of the
Tigris in Mesopotamia, says an official
.Lress bureau statement
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
Pershing Concentrating Forces.

Ell PASO, Tex, April 1S.-Mexican
reports reaching FL Paso this morning
state that General Pershing has re-
>alled all of the American advance de-
.achments in Mexico and concentrated
he United States expeditiouary forces
near satevo, Namiquipa and Colona
Dublan.
These reports state the Parral affair
has greatly infamed the Mexicans Of
the region, and that the inhabitants,
knowing that villa has not been that
far south cannot under stand why
American troops are there.
At noon it had been impossible to
confirm these reports or to secure any
official information concerning the dis
position of Pershing's troops now in
Mexico.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
French Machines ItaId Doiran.

LONDON, April 1S.-A successful
bembardment of Bulgarian headquar-
ters at Doiran by twenty-five French
aoroplanes is announced in saloniki
dispatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
MEX|C. SITUATION
REVIEWED.; CEN.
FUNSTON TALKS

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1S.-At
the conclusion of today's cabinet meet
ing today it was announced that Presi-
dent Wilson and his cabinet had gone
over the whole Mexican situation, and
that no change in administration policy
las been decided upon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18
GernaS Lose
In The Races

LONDON, April 1S.-According to the
Outfitter, organ of the furnishing trade
in England, American and Japanese
hosiery and underwear are rapidly
usurping the place formerly held by
German manufacturers in the world
markets. British makers, it is said, are
apparently unable to keep up with the
emand, even in their own country. The
Japanese products are said to be fex-
ccllent quality and workmanship.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18


= MORE CONFERENCES ON =
= NEW SUBMARINE NOTE \
= WASHINGTON, D. c., April IS. =
= President Wilson and Secretary \
= Lansing conferred early today =
= on the note to be sent to Germany =
, Gearing on the submarine situa- =
= ton. =
= The text of the note, which is =
4 described as extremely firm, was y
= completed late yesterday. y
4 \ \ \ y y = = y = = y q
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-18

The Times Recorder is the ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District with Associated Press
service
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-03-16
THANKS
Morrillton, Mch. IA.

~s
 Austin-Massey Bankrupt Co. takes this method of thanking the good people of Prescott and vicinity for the splendid business they gave us while conducting our War Sale and wish to advise that the sale was a success in ev- cry respect, and every one connected with the concern enjoyed their stay in your good city to the fullest ex- lent and only await an op- portlnity when they may return.
 We especially wish to thank the following:
 To the employees of the store, for faithful and cour- teous performance of every duty.
 To the Park Hotel and T. H. Duke for furnishing such good grub.
 To the big and liberal Bank of Prescott that count ed every dime of our cash correctly and never at any time being able to write a check too Urge for them to honor.
 To each of the newspapers for their good service and only collecting their bills at the end of the month.
 Thank you.
 We extend a cordial invi- tation to visit our good city, bringing plenty of grub and making your visit as long as the grub lasts, we promising plenty of water if it rains and the spring don't go dry.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-03-16
OSCAR M'CARMICK RELATES STORY
Loud In Praise of New and
 Novel Discovery

As a living testimonial to the old adage Good things tell tteir own story" is Mir. Oscar McCor- mic, of Bernie, Mo-, who has the best of reasons for praising a wonderful preparation called Hays Specific, which is now on sale by one of our prominent drug firms.
 In a volunteer statement, Mir. Mccormick says:
 I was almost dead hardly able to be up at all, My back and kidneys were in an awful shape.
 1 took two bottles of Hays Specific" and it actually cured me now weigh fifteen pounds more than have ever weighed.
 I know it is the best medicine I have ever used.
 This wonderful preparation is now being sold at Guthrie's Drug Store. Prescott, Ark.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-03-16
SHADY GROvE

Health in this community is on the mend.
 The farmers are all glad to see such beautiful weather.
 Mir. Bascom Wynn and MT Bernice Pye attended the sing ing at Mir Will Grimes Sunday eve, and reported a nice time and a good supper.
 MT. Stanley Wilson went to see his Mary Jane Sat. night. When he was ready to go home he says Dear, l cant leave until you sing that good old familar tune Way down upon the Swanee River. "
 Ralph Barnes says there is economy in wearing red silk socks. as he has been wearing a pair for six months and hasn't washed them yet.
 Charlie Grimes says he would like to go to see Ada but don't know who to ask, MT. or Mrs. Tyree. He says Ada doesn't care
 Kate says she cant tell when
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-03-16

Ralph is mad cause his brlstles are raised up all the time.
 The Old Maid Society had call meeting Sun. afternoon, to se- lect delegates to the convention.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ed Pye left for Whelen Springs Sunday morning.
 Chas. Grimes says If he makes any canteIopeS this year he IS going to get an auto, and If the girls don't go With hlm, he $ gona run oyer every one of them he can. Doal worry Charles you want have 10 run oyer many.
 Mr. Bernice Pye says he al ways heard beer made you lat, buI It made nlm lean(up against the tence.)
 Geo. Morris says he is glad Syl- va has made her decision Tn favor of him at last.
 While out driving Sunday after noon Horace Pye and Charlie Crimes were caught hugging and Kissing. Charlie sWore he would never go with Horace again.
 Cheer up Rocky don't you cry,
 You'll be with Shady by and by.
 Josh Billingsley says he heard some good news while at the singing Sunday evening. He said Lille sad hp was not her sweetheart but her best friend.
 Mrs. Dye saysishe, would like for Uncle Ben. to bring .her ring nome.
 Garth says MT Roe needs hon ey in his family.
 Virgle says if his horse hadn't have died he and Etta would have been married by now.
 We are glad to say Uncle .Lil- land is able to go again.
 Chess Putnam says he wasn't broke Saturday but bent so bad he couldn't take his girl to the show.
 Celia says she wishes Sid could use more than one mocking bird
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-03-16
FIRST NOTICE
A Bargain in Good Reading

The Youths Companion has made an arrangement with Me Calls Magazine through which you can get both publications for practically the price of The Youths Companion alone. The price of The c mpanion IS $2 co a year. You can get the two by subscribing now, far $2 10 d year. The subscription VII run for a full year, no matter when you subscribe; or. if you wish. the subscriptions will be dated from the first of the year, and we will see that you get back copies. The Youths Companion,
 Boston. Mass,
 New Subscriptions R ceived at this Office.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-03-16

Quite d number of trains of U. s. troops passed through Pres colt Monday and Tuesday en route to the Mexican border, under orders from the War De- partment at Washington. Or ders to cross into Mexico have been issued.
 We acknowledge a pleasant call from Ritchie DeLaughter of Boughton. MT DeLaughter is candidate for road oyerseer of that township, and his many friends are pleased to note that he is likely to be the successful candidate. If Mir. DeLaughter is elected, he will make that town ship good overseer.
 The candidates for county judge and representative started OH public canvass of the county this week, opening at Emmet at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Reports state that good crowds are attending the speaking and that the talks are creating a great deal of interest. They speak at Willisvile this after noon and at Rosston tonight.
 John Hale, living three miles north of Prescott, was a visitor to Prescott Saturday. MT. Hale is one of the most prominent farmers of this section, and his ideal plantation is the envy of every one who sees 1t He has all the conveniences of farm fife. and by his strict attention to work, and his splendid energy he is one of the best fixed farm CTS in Missouri Township.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-03-16
TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS

We must insist on you getting your letters to this office not lat CT than Tuesday morning. We were compelled to leave out some this week because they did not reach us in time. We certainly appreciate the york of our cor respondents and will do every thing in our power to give your letters publicity. but please get them in on Tuesday.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-03-16
LOCALS

Have you seen the Big Willie cultivator?
 Pte>c.tt ii~:d1are Go.
 Dr. j |, lieslerlY wu5 < isitor to Little k ,ck TuesIIJ.
 Br.ng us your eggs We want them. Farmers Supply Co. J. w. Bemis, of St. Louis. was a business visitor to Prescott this week.
 Red Seal Telephone batteries are guaranteed Prescott Hard ware Co.
 Ernest Stainton, of Texarkana was visitor to the city the first of the week.
 See us for Fertilizer before you buy.-Farmers Supply Go.
 Mrs GO. Marsh, of Ft. Towsen, Oklahoma, is the guest of friends and relatives here for a visit.
 Ask for Red Seal Telephone Batteries Prescott Hardware Go.
 Mrs. c. H. Ellsworth, of Effingham, Kansas, is here as the guest of the family of h r son. A. M. Ellsworth.
 See Us for Fertilizer before you buy Farmers Supply Go.
 Ed McCorkle, of Philadelphia, editor of the Siftings Herald. was a visitor to Prescott Monday. Good stock of bug9ies now Prescott Hardware Co.,,
 P. F. Chappell has been spend, ing several days this week at Little Rock, and heard the joint debate between Dr. B ough and Earle Hodges Monday night.
 Ihave some good farms for sale on l.. z, payments. .-Theo M. Hartman, phone, 301,
 Prescott, Ark.
 w. J. White, who has been in Washington City for the past few months, where he has a position as assistant sergeant at arms of House of Representative, is at home on a visit to his many friends, who are glad to See him. For Sale-Nancy Hall seed sweet potatoes. U. L. Moore,
 Prescott, Ark, Route 2. A special term ot the Nevada county circuit court was held Tuesday for the purpose of disposiDg of the case of the State vs. Dr. J. ( Tompkins, charged with forgery. The trial resulted in verdict of guilty. and the jury gave Dr. Tompkins ? years in the peniteniary. The case a ainst him for burglary was c ntnupd.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-03-16
NOTICE

The Nevada Go. Farmers Un- ion No. 8 will meet with Glen dale Local the 18th and 14th of April. The first day will be Op- en Door Session. Let every Local be represented as there is important business to attend to.
 T. L. Cook
 Sect.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-03-16
RUB-MY-TiSM Ms

Win cure your RheumatisIn Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and Burns, Old Sores, Stings of Insects Etc. -Antiseptic Anodyne. used ;a- formally and externally. Price 2Sc-
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-03-16
4z1|
Find the Man

Every man and woman Is anxious to buy some article necessity or luxury-every day of his or her life
 Single handed it would take you months to seek out those interested in your line of business.
 An advertisement in this paper does the work instantaneously.
 It corrals the purchaser-brings him to your store-makes him buy things you advertised.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-03-16

|C. H Jones is a candidate for bad overseer of Park r Town Fip. Mir. Jones is a man who is bite popular with his people, fs the respect and esteem of
 8 neighoors, and would serve De interests of his constituents
 he is elected their oyerseer.
 e is practical, has splendid
 eas for road building, and IS a bod ma in every way. He Fs many friends who hope to Be him elected.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-03-16

Copyright. lsco, by W. \. UJ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-11
SAYS POLITICS
ENDANGERSU.S.
Former Diplomat Asserts
Army, Navy, Diplomacy
Under It's Influence.

Washington. d. C., April 1.-THE
United States will never assume its
place in the family Of nations until poll
tics ceases to play an important part in
the selection Of American diplomats and
in the army and navy. declared Henry
White. former ambassador to France, in
an address at today's session of the con-
vention of the Navy league of the
United States.
"If there is one conviction more deep
ly rooted i'm my mind than any other
said Mr.. White, 1T is that the respect
in which a nation is held by others is
in exact ratio to the fleets and armies
which are believed to be looming in the
distance and prepared to back up, if
necessary, its diplomatic representa-
tons"
Representative Gardner. of Massachu-
sets spoke on why congress is re-
luctant to develop the navy" and de-
clared that until IS months ago. not
one man in 100 realized that our navy
had lost its international standing and
drifted down stream from a good sec
ond to a bad third"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-11
Jurors Pint OF Whisky
Costs Negro Porter $40

It cost Walter Speers a negro saloon
porter. Just 1910 for a pint Of whisky.
That is, he was fined that amount
Monday afternoon by judge Ballard
COldweu in the 65th district court on a
charge that he delivered the whisky TO
A Juror while the latter was eating
at a. San Antonio street restaurant
Deputy sheriff ]. B. Fitzpatrick, who
had the jurors in charge. issued warn
ing that no whisky could be bought or
delivered. A little later, however,
Speers is said to have entered with a
mint of liquor The deputy sheriff,
looking into a mirror, saw n waiter
approach the table and drop a napkin.
When the waiter left the table a bottle
of whisky was found by the officer
under a chair
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-11
LIFE UNDERWRITERS EAT,
TALK AND HAVE MOCK TRIAL

The FL Paso association Of Life Under
writer's met Monday night with the agents
Of the Aetna company with A. L. Mcknight
in charge. A dutch lunch was served after
which a mock trial was held in which one
OF the members Of the association was
placed on trial and which caused much
Amusement TO the other members. The reg
ular business Of the organization was then
taken up and talks were made by members
Of the association. number OF new
members were voted into the association.
Those who were present At the meeting
were: Leo r. Schuster, Henry r. Bowie,
RObt H. Rinehart. w. II. Long G. J. Hell
lerstedt. Chas. r. Russell, II. W. Schroeder.
David Schwartz. ThOs. L. Peach. Edward
Mcmillan. A. l.. Mcknight, Claud Davis,
Dan G. Peasants. Harold Q. BarstOw, P A.
Miller James II. Peasants. V. S. Hills, W,
w. futile George /. Wilton. Richard L.
Peasants, David F. Sullivan Louis r. Lay
and A. /. Meredith.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-11
"CASCARETS" FOR
HEADACHE. COLDS.
LIVER, BOWELS
Enjoy lifel Don't stay bill
ious, sick, headachy
and constipated.
Get Rid of bad breath, sour
stomach, coated tongue,
Indigestion.

=. They're finel Cascarets liven your
hVer, clean your thirty feet Of bowels
and sweeten your stomach. You eat one
or Two, like candy. before going to bed
and in the morning your head is clear,
tongue is clean, stomach sweet breath
rlSht and cold gone. Get a box from
your druggist and enjoy the incest
sentiest liver and bowel cleansing you
ever experienced Cascarets stop sick
headache, biliousness, indigestion, bad
breath and constipation.
Mothers should give n whole CAS-
ctret to cross. bilious sick, ,feverish
children any time. They are harmless
ana never gripe or sicken.-AdY.