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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
NEWSPAPER OFFICE is BURNED
Mechanical Department of Charlotte
Observer Badly Damaged.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Dec. 16--
Fire here early today partly dnstroyed
a four-story building occupied by the
mechanical department of the Char
lotte Observer and the Observer
Printing House, a job printing and
binding concern. The machinery and
stock Of the job printing company
was totally destroyed and the CON-
posing room equipment and press of
the newspaper badly damaged No
estimates of the damage which was
said to be covered by insurance, was
available today. The burned build
ing was located in the rear of the
Charlotte Observer building in which
was located the business and edi-
torial offices of the newspaper
The Observer was expected to move
within two weeks to another building
which is being remodeled for its use
The Observer is owned by Curtis
Johnson Of Knoxville, Tenn. and Wal
ter B. Sullivan. The Observer will be
published temporarily at the office of
the Charlotte News.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
TWO TROOPERS
Die At Ell PASO
PRiVATES GRiGGS AND BELL OF
GEORGIA BRIGADE VICTIMS OF
SPINAL MENINGITIS.

Ell PASO. Tex, Dec. 16.-Private
Jones A. Griggs of Company |, Fifth
Georgia. and Private Bell of the
Waynesboro company of the First
Regiment died last night of spinal
meniginitis at the base hospital at
Fort Bliss. Griggs enlisted in !tle ma
tional guard at the call of the troops
IN Atlanta last June.
Private Bells body will be sent TO
Barlow for funeral and interment
where his parents are buried A
brother will meet the body in Bir-
mingham and another at Albany. He
has brother and sister at Sardis,
Ga, which was his home before en-
listing in the Waynesboro company
A handsome floral tribute was sent
with the body by the members o. the
Waynesboro company
Every precaution is being taken by
the doctors to keep the disease from
spreading among the ranks of the
Georgia soldiers. Mouth and nasal
washes for those exposed and sepa
rate wash basin are provided. An
order has been issued that no Geor-
gia soldier go into an FL Paso pic
ture show or other crowded buildings
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
RUSH IS STARTED
At POST OFFICE
PATRONS ARE REQUESTED NOT
TO WAIT UNTIL LAST MINUTE
TO MAIL PACKAGES.

The first touch of the Christmas
rush was felt at the Brunswick post
Office yesterday. when quite large
number of our going packages were
AN marked do not open until Christ
mas which is permissible under the
post office rules.
The real rush AT the local Office,
however, will begin tomorrow. and
Postmaster Leavy and his force is .)re-
pared to handle it. Extra CLERKS and
carries will be on and. beginning
Tuesday, the general delivery, STAMP
and parcel post windows will remain
open until Z o'clock in order to ac-
commodate the patrons Of the local
office. This additional hour. it is
believed, will be of great benefit to
the people of the city.
In order to give the best and at the
same time prompt service, Postmast-
er LeaVy has prepared some rules and
regulations governing the mailing OF
Christmas presents. which. if follow
ed. will not only aid the force at the
office, but at the same time will insur'
prompt and efficient service. Here
are the rules:
Address ali packages plainly and
place your address in the left hand
corner of every package.
Insure all valuable packages The
insurance rates are small and will
guard you against any loss.
See that every package is securely
WRAPPED and With nthe regulations.
Writing cannot be enclosed at the
fourth class rate. However such
comments as Merry Christmas
Happy New Year" etc, are permissi
BILE.
BE sure and pay full rate of postage
Cn your package. This will prevent
delay and Inconvenience.
Above all, do not wait until the last
day to mail your packages.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
MYSTERY IN DFATH
OF TOM ASHFORD
BELIEVED ATLANTA MAN WAS
MURDERED IN THE RESIDENT
IAL SECTION OF CITY.

ATLANTA, Dec 16.-T. B. Ash
ford, a well-known business man of
Atlanta, was found unconscious in
the street at the intersection of
Peachtree and Fourteenth streets in
fashionable residence district late
Friday night and died early today
from injuries. The only mark on the
body is small abrasion on the head
and police authorities have been un-
able to determine how he met death
C. H. Ashford, president of the
Ashford Trunk and Bag Company,
his fIther said today that he believ-
ed his son had been murdered and
offered $500 reward for the arrest
and conviction Of the slayer Ashford
was 81 years old.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
SOME BOXES GONE
OTHERS TO FOLLOW
SOLDIERS ON THE BORDER ARE
MEM5ERED HY MANY OF
THE HOME FOLKS"

BY last nights express the good la
dies of Brunswick sent a box to the
boys on the border and in this particu-
lar shipment was half dozen dough-
nuts for each member of the Rifle
men and band besides a box OF candy
and various other things. This box
was sent under the direction of the
w. G. 7. IT,, Mrs. NJ. G.. Rowe, presi-
dent and the Girl Scouts, Miss Sadie
Dart commander
Today will follow another big ship
ment by prepaid express when under
the direction of Mrs. J. S. Dunwody,
another shipment will be expressed
to the local soldiers and members Of
the Band. 1t will go from the Girl
Scouts and the Civic League and in
this will be for each member candy,
cigarettes tobacco am her things
which Uncle Sam do ~nish the
soldiers.
The people Of BrD rc-
sponded literally 10 tho call Of the
noble ladies who made ptheir minds
to see that the byos OH the border
from this city should be cared for as
well as those from various sections
OF the United States and every mem
ber win share and share alike as Of
ficers and men are remembered.
The box TO be sent by. the Girl
Scouts and w G.. T. UA will go fer
ward at once ahd viii reach the bord-
er several days before Christmas.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
EXTR[ ME- COLD lid
NOT REACH SECTION
WAS RATHER "CHlLLY" BUT RE-
SUITED IN ONLY A VERY
PLEASANT DAY.

ATLANTA, Dec 16.-Predictions OF
exceptionally cold weather in the
Southeastern states today were not
fully borne out with the exception OF
in Florida. Several Florida points re-
ported the lowest temperatures Of the
season, but the frost line did not eX
tend into the Manatee truck growing
section and no reports of fruit dam.
age have been received.
At Charleston the Thermometer
reached one degree below freezing
this morning and then began to rise.
Predictions of ten fifteen degrees
for central Georgia failed to ma
terialize. Here the temperature
touched twenty-four this morning
and was rising later in the day. At
Savannah it was practically station
ary near thirty-two before noon.
REPORT LITTLE DAMAGE
TAMPA, Dec. 16.-Coldest tempera
lures of the season are reported this
morning for Florida points, the min
imum being at Gainesville, where the
mercury droped to twenty six degrees.
Barlow with thirty two degrees re-
ported the lowest temperature in
South Florida, vegetable growers re-
port little damage. The frost line
did extend to the Manatee section
where most of the garden truck is
grown
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
FULL PANTRY To
GREET MINISTER
REV. L. j. BALLARD WILL FIND
EVERYTHING READY FOR HIS
FAMILY ON ARRIVAL.

When Rev. L. J. Ballard and his
family reach the city they will find
everything in perfect order at the
parsonage of the First Methodist
church on Norwich street and there
will not be single thing lacking
even to chicken in the yard
The First Methodist has the largest
membership of any church in this sec
ton save probably the First church of
Waycross an the new minister will
find a great many real church workers
among his flock. Mr.. Ballard is known
as one OF the most eloquent ministers
of the Methodist church and he will
no doubt ably fill the pulpit made va
cant by the removal of Rev. c. A.
Jackson to Waycross.
brunswick extends a warm welcome
TO Mr.. Ballard and his family.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
Decides to ACCede to Demand as
a Proof OF the Friendship
of The Nation
WANTS BLOCKADE ENDED
About the Attack on British and
French Marines in Athens on
December First the Govern
ment Declares That it Will
Makes all Amends it Can.

PARIS, Dec. 16.-One hundred
thousand men under General Mangin
participated in the assault which yes
terday resulted IN French forces ad
vancing two miles on six mile front
at Verdun. The assault was planned
by General Nivelle, who has just been
made commander in chief.
Latest advices today indicated near.
ly 5000 prisoners were taken. Gener.
al Nivelle has been preparing for the
attack ever since the last great stroke
which recovered much lost territory
1t is believed the Germans did not eX-
pect the attack because of wet and
misty weather.
Petrograd dispatches this afternoon
OF resolution favoring the refusal
by the entente nations to enter peace
negotiations quoted President Plor-
Vaki as declaring the entente allies
were determined that the war must
be carried to a victorious conclusion.
GERMANS y IT GAINING.
German made no atsempt last night
to recapture position which the
French took yesterday, according to
the French war office. There was a
lively bombardment, however, along
the entire front north of Verdun from
the Meuse TO Woevre., Prisoners from
every regiment of five German di-
visions were taken in ~ yesterday S
drive, according to Paris.
Berlin admitted the French ad-
vanced at Verdun, saying the Germans
were driven from advanced positions
east OF the Meuse. They also report
ed violent artillery fighting in Bel
gium and said the Germans drove the
British from their second line of
trenches southeast of Iillebeks, Bel
GUM Teutons continued to advance
in Roumania. according to Berlin, the
German report also saying Russians
in Debrudia retired.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
MINISTER'S TELL
Of THE CANVASS
INTERESTING STATEMENT MADE
BY THE PRESIDENT AND SEC
RETARY OF ASSOCIATION.

The Ministerial Union OF this city.
splendid organization com mposed o
the various local pastors, has jus,
completed a religious canvass or
Brunswick. In connection with this
canvass the following statement by
Rev. w. H. Chapman. president and
Rev. B. A. Pafford, secretary:
The Ministerial Union of the city
is just completing a religious canvass
of the city and the results are most
gratifying. Valuable information has
been obtained. \ large number of
people who have recently moved to
the city have been extended a most
cordial Christian invitation to worship
with the church Of their choice. Quite
a large number of families not here
tofore identified with amy church in
the city have been brought in touch
with the church of their own choice.
Representatives of several of the
leading churches volunteered their
services and the canvassing has been
done largely by them
"The chief aim of the Ministerial
Union in making this canvass is to
reach every white family in the city
and bring them in touch with the
kingdom of God. A place of worship
fer every person every Sunday, is our
motto. This has been accomplished
in a large measure, Brunswick peo-
pie are a church going people. But it
s hoped that before the work is fin
ished every family will be provided
with a church home. We stand FOR
the right and squarely against the
wrong. We appeal to every citizens
TO rally to the standard of right and
let us all labor together to the END
that Brunswick shall be a city whose
people are known abroad for their
uprightness and whose Sabbaths are
universally observed as a day OF wor-
ship. Let us not forget the God VINO
prospers us and who smiles upon us
in loving favor.
The Ministerial Union desires tc
thank those who arc rendering so val
liable service in making the rellsl-
Gus canvass and all those who are
cooperating in the work. We great
" appreciate the response given by
the people generally and their kind
ness in receiving the canvassers
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
'SOME BUSINESS
ALL OF YESTERDAY
MERCHANTS DID A GREAT DEAL
MORE THAN THEY EXPECTED
ALL DAY LONG,

AS was fOrecasted in the News yes
terday morning, the merchants OF the
city, especially those who handle holi-
day goods. did the best business of the
year, with very few exceptions. and
these few said they were absolutely
satisfied in every sense of the word
From the very minute the stores
opened until they closed last night a.
the stroke of twelve the clerks were
IN the continual run and when the
closing time did finally roll around it
was tired set. 1t is a noticeable e
ing something useful this year some
thing that is of real every day va!ue.
One man yesterday bought gas
range anOthe. a wrod and coal range
and presented rhe latter to family
from his family and hmself Another
family bought suit of furniture Tor
another family, etc, and that is the
way they are doing. Still another pres
ent was a receipt for $25 in .rade
at big general merchandise store.
This was sent little ahead of Christ
mas in order that the receivers could
trade it up at the most opportune
time-right before Santa Claus comes.
Many too. ae buying jewelry and
there is nothing better than d good
pie . OF rnal good and tasty iewp ry
and this is the kind they are buying
this year.
Country came to town too. Our
friends OF the country around us were
here in large numbers. Many from
Camden and many from Wayne. Those
from Camden came in boats, autos and
trains while those from Wayne reach
ed us by auto, buggy and many by
rail. The people all around Bruins
wick have at last reached the right
conclusion-that they can buy bet
ter goods at a lower price than any
city or town within a radius of a hun
dred miles.
Next Saturday is the last before
Christmas and then. for sure. the male
clerks will run their legs off-the fe-
males will work hard, too.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
PASSAGE is GRANTED
TO COUNT TARNOWSKl

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1G.--Ambas.
sador Page at London today official
ly notified the state department that
the allied naval commanders had
been instructed to grant unhindered
ambassador 70 the United States from
Austria Hungary. The entente pow
ers receeded from their refusal to do
so on representations by the Ameri-
can government.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
AN ARMY TRANSPORT HAS
BEEN ABANDONED AT SEA

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-The United
States army transport Sumner, which
grounded off Barnegat, N. j., Stu
day night on the way to this port
from Colon, was abandoned by her
crew today. Heavy seas driven ny a
northwesterly wind caused the trans
port to pound heavily on the shcal.
Shortly after midnight the vessel
leaked so rapidly that the pumps and
wireless were put out of commission,
Two boat loads Of the crew were
taken off by boats from the coast
guard cutter Seneca. =. call was sent
to s3arnegat for lfeboats to take Off
the men who remained on the trans
port
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
FIRST SERMON IN WAYcRoss.
Rev. C. A. jackson Will Preach There
Beginning Today.

WAYCROSS, Dec. 1.-THE new
ministers sent here by the recent
South Georgia conference will fill the
pulpits at the Methodist churches
here tomorrow for the first time. Rev.
j. c. G. Brooks and family came here
from Adel. Rev. c. A. Jackson and
family came from Brunswick. The
uatter has charge Of the First Metho-
dist church. succeeding Rev. L. j.
Ballard who has gone to Brunswick.
Rev Brooks succeeds Rev. W. F.
Quillian, who was sent to Fort VAL
ley.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
Los ANGELES HAS
DISASTROUS FIRE
IRON WORKS AND MANUFAcT.
URiNG WORKS DEsTRoYE AFs
TER LABOR MANS CONVICTION

LOS ANGELES, Calf, Dec 16.--
The Llewellyn ron Works was prac-
tically destroyed by fire and the Lacy
Manufacturing Company was serious
ly damaged following two explosions
early this morning, few hours after
David Caplan, charged with compiled
ty in connection with the dynamit- :
ing Of the Times building six years
ago, was found guilty of manslaugh-
ter.
The loss to the plant is estimated
at five hundred thousand dollars.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
SUPERIOR COURT WILL
MEET ON TOMORROW

Glynn superior court will convene
Monday morning. The grand jury has
been excused until January 8th. Only
criminal cases will be disposed OF
during the session this week and a
number OF motions. injunctions, etc.
specially set by Judge Highsmith will
be disposed Of this week.
Court will then adjourn until after
the holidays. Before adjouTning how
ever it is understood that the judge
will assign all civil cases for tria
durinf the January session.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
VILLA IS AGAIN
MAR CH|HAUHAO
1T is THOUGHT THE MEXICAN
BANDIT is NOW MAKING AN
ATTACK THERE.

Ell PASO. Dec. 16.-Because the
Mexican Northwestern railroad has
been cut between Juarez and Chihua-
hua City, and there is no conmunica
ton between these two points, it II
feared the capital is again being at
tackled by Villa.
If will be remembered that Villa
has made many remarks lately that he
would tie the Mexica city up and
reports fonfirm his endeavor to do 50.
Communication is cut
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
Many Guns, Material and Pris=
Oners We're Taken in the
Great Rush Friday.
LAST ACT OF THE GENERAL
Some Villages Taken and the
Great Gun Works Also Fell
Into the Hands of the Aggres-
sors and The Germans Made
a Very Hurried Retreat.

PARIS, Dec. 15.-An official tele-
gram announcing that Greece had ac-
cepted unreservedly the conditions of
the allies was received at the for.
eign Office at midnight, according to
the Petit Journal
PROOF OF FRIENDSHIP.
LONDON, Dec. 15.-According to
an Athens dispatch to Reuters,
Greece has replied to the allies ulti-
matum by saying that it accepts the
demands made On it, as it is desirous
OF giving another manifest of proof
of the sincerity of the friendly sen
timents which have always animated
il toward the entente. The reply
says that nohostile moves OF troops
has even taken place or been pro-
jtcteG and hat the tran sier of ma
terial nOrthward will Immediately
cease. Orders have already been
given it is stated, regarding the
movements of troops and war mater,
ial and will be carried out rap
idly as possible
In respect to the attack on British
and French marines in Athens on
December l the government declares
that it desires to give every legiti-
mate satisfaction and refers to it's
proposals to arbtrate. 1t expresses
the hope that the allied power will
reconsider their decision to continue
the blockade which it says, is strain
ing relations and impressing public
opinion The reply concludes with
the expression of a desire by the
government and people of Greece for
resumption of the excellent tradi-
tional confidence which previously
existed between Greece and the en-
tente nations.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
WASHINGTON is STILL
OPTIMISTIC ON OUTLOOK

WASHINGTON Dec 10 Despite
the action Of the Russian Duma in
voting against the Teutonic tender
Administration circles today express
optimistic belief that the offer will
be as the other Entente Governments.
desires.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
HEAVY SNOW IN BOSTON.

BOSTON, Dec. 1G.-Boston today
dug itself out of the first consider
able snow fall Of the season and the
greatest precipitation in a December
storm in several years. Eight and
one half inches of snow were on the
ground at daybreak when lie Storm
abated
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
is FAIR WEATHER FOR
THIS WEEK FORECAST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16--Low tenn
peratures with generally fair weather
are forecasted for the Southeastern
states for the first part Of the week
beginning tomorrow Warmer weather
accompanied by rains are probable
about Wednesday or Thursday.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
FRENCH TAKE CANNON.

PARIS, Dec. 16.-Germans fought
desperately in opposing the French
advance near Verdun. Eighty cannons
were captured. The French front now
extends from north Vacherauville
along the Vacherauville- -Chaumont
road north of Loucenont to Cham
brettes and BezonvauX. Positions re-
captured were lost February 25, 1916,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
THE SUMNER is ABANDONED

NEW YORK. Dec. l6.-The Sumner
was abandoned before non. and the
vessel is slowly sinking.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
FEEL AMERICAN SENTIMENT
Count Won Bernstorff Called at
the State Department Yester-
day and Had Long Interview
With Secretary of State Ian
sing About the oeace
Proposal.
Proposal.

WASHINGTON Dec. lG.-Ambas.
sador Won Bernstorff called officially
on Secretary Lansing today regarding
the status Of a number of questions
in dispute between this country and
Germany. At the same time the peace
situation was discussed informally.
Both men declined to discuss The con-
ference
The Entente diplomats are greatly
Interested in the visit, and are eager
ly inquiring as to whether Won Borns-
torff made any suggestions along pos
sible German peace terms When they
were told mo" they expressed grali-
fication.
UP TO GREAT BRITAIN.
WASHINGTON, Dec 16.--That
Great Britain alone will decide the
reply Of the Entente Allies to Ger
many's proffer OF peace was made
plain in official circles today
The reason for this belief Is that
England is financing the war and
consequently has the decision
A summary of the views Of Cabinet
officials, who are careful to insist
that they are not quoting President
Wilyson. indicates that the President
is convinced that any action by the
United States must be Of a formal
character; that the rights Of the~Uni-
ted States are materially concerned
because of the continued infringement
or its rights under the existing in
ternational law.
Administration officials are now re-
ce,ving the real facts concerning the
attitude of the various nations to-
wards the offer, and not until all OF
this information has been compiled
will President Wilson decide the
course to be taken.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-12-17
THE TIDES.

High 12:4o a. m.. 1888 o. m. Low
o'oo a. m., and 6:32 p. m.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-04
FURNISHED APARTMENTS
AfARTMENTs WANTED

liess ~ spd di'l.i,l5 Lions Headl Furn. ap,s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-04

sha Iatf '-aIse north light living studio.
,sqa hot histsrt tegshnins waseri eeuural iora.
tinl aist.ff-.te' tR.tn sd four Unlfss equipped
t.l|ls f Lsst aad lest scpllie,4! state
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-04

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meht NrfS ana 10 meet almost any require
service m I'll or send for list. Automobile
NORNAS Ge's eegii APARTMENTS if desired.
SPRfff't, 2 iitbNoOD. liii Walnut 81.
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ROOMS WANTED

TWO Young gentlemen attending the Unver-
nty OF Pennsylvania desire a room ma re
nned nome ON the Main Line or In German
town. q SIT Ledger Central.
|oENTLEMAN desires well-furnished room I'm
private family near city Hall or West phla-
aelphla, G SIS, Ledger Central.
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