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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08
GERMANS FORCE BELGIAN
UNEMPLOYED TO DO LABOR

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Dec. 8.
1000 unemployed in the Bel
gian city of Client have been depo~t-
ed to Germany for work in nutrition
factories; according to news from the
frontier. A compulsory registration
OF unemployed took place a few days
since, and the present labor compuI-
sion is the sequel thereto. Former
employees of various engineering works
at Client who gave no heed to the call
ere seized in their beds at night by
German soldiers and thrown into pris-
on, it is alleged.
Other instances of the imposition Of
forced labor have recently occurred at
Bruges, Eekloo, near Client, and other
places. All signs indicate that Ger
many is determined, so far as posi-
BE, to utilize the considerable availa
BILE supply of Belgian labor to mako
good the ever-increasing military
drain on its own man-power.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08
ow here at home.

In discussing the commercial and
agricultural situation we have repeat
eddy urged upon the farmers and bus
mess men some system and co-opera-
tive effort whereby we can sell our
own products, and it seems that now
is the time for us to get together.
Up in Columbia County, over in
Aiken County, or just anywhere in the
Augusta territory the black-eyed white
peas will grow just as luxuriantly and
yield as much as they will anywhere
else on earth, and if we can pay freight
on carload, or rather two carloads,
three thousand miles, surely we
should be able to grow and handle
them at profit right here at home
The scramble for food is unprece-
denied, and it will be so for many
years to come. The need of produc-
ton in order to supply the demand is
manifested in every line of business,
including agriculture and industry.
The factory that can turn out some
thing has market already secured,
and the farmer who can grow some
thing to eat and to wear will have no
trouble in disposing of his products for
many years to come, at most satisfac-
tory prices-Augusta Chronicle
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08
The Public
Safety ValDe
Editor Times-Recorder:

Editor Times-Recorder:
VIII you kindly allow me little
space to discuss a subject which many
are writing about and which should
be of general interest, viz: the sending
of comfort bags" to our soldiers on
the border, hoping in this way to
brighten the Christmas season for
them.
We note an article in recent daily
from Georgia city in which the
writer tells of what will be best to
put in each comfort bag" in order to
make them most acceptable, and we
note from these articles as follows.
"On the bottom of the bag of good
cretone put two of the newest maya
zines just brimming full of good
stories. Next add some nice hand
kerchiefs of cravat, a match case and
box of matches, pair of small scissors,
few good cigars, some chocolates, or
tiny fruit cake. Add to this a new
deck of cards, and your comfort bag
will be complete" We wish to COOP
crate with the writer of article quoted
above in the effort to have each of our
Georgia boys remembered at Christ
mas, and we think the suggestion good
as to the contents mentioned, with
the exception of the last named article
the deck of cards For this, we want
to suggest that the mothers who low
ingly fashion and fit out these comfort
bags" put a Testament or small bible
as substitute for the deck of cards.
Thousands of these soldiers have gone
from Christian homes. where they have
read often the answered question from
a mothers bible, "wherewithal shall a
young man cleanse his way by taking
heed thereto according to thy Word"
The soldier boys who are really men,
will not scott at a gentle mothers re-
ligion, and will not be ashamed of the
gift which carries with it a message of
cheer and salvation.
While we would be far from making
any exaggerated statement as to the
gambling evil in any encampment, still
we recall an article written for one
OF our Georgia papers while the sold
iers were in Macon in which the writer
stated, the greatest temptation came
to the soldiers in the form of gambling,
which he said was freely INDUCED in,
although of course, without sanction
of superior officers. Now it seems
hardly fitting that the the season when
glad country would commemorate
again the birth of the Savious, that
thousands of comfort bags" should go
to our soldier boys carrying within
them tool so often used for evil and
certainly placing temptation before
the weaker brother" Lets send a.
message of god cheer to these mothers!
sons, and nations protectors, in the
most attractive and useful Christmas
gift we can send, and may the sug-
gested comfort bags" be all that we
want them to be-
A MOTHER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08
SHOPPING EARLY.
rhe Christmas rush has begun.

The Christmas rush has begun.
The campaign of the stores and
newspapers is meriting some results
by their persistent appeals to the peo-
pie to shop early. There are many
reasons, and the buyer realizes the
value of getting ahead of the rush.
The selection is better; the rush is
less; the storekeeper and the clerk
are sayed-and not virtually worked to
death on the day before Christmas. Get
busy and complete your Christmas
buying.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08
MACK JOINER VISITOR IN THE
CITY AFTER LONG ABSENCE

Mack l.. Joiner, of Portsmouth, Va,
is in the city, having arrived Thursday
en- route to Florida points. This is his
first visit to Americas during nine
teen years and he was given hearty
Welcome by those of his friends who
him. He leaves tonight
for Montgomery, Ala, where he will
spend brief visit before proce aiing
to MS destination.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

The city registration list for the
city election on December 18th. closes
Saturday afternoon, December 9th, at
o'clock. It is necessary that all taxes
for 1916 be paid in order to vote in the
election. 1t is the duty of every per-
sen allowed the franchise to exercise
the sacred prerogative. Prepare for
the election and vote for the choices
of the primary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

We do not look upon politics as we
used to look upon it. Surroundings
and circumstances frequently defeat as
good men as those elected; nor do the
successful candidates want to rub it
in" on the defeated, as they used to
seem to us.-Cordele Sentinel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

1t is an empty victory, except for
brilliant achievement. Bucharest was
3 great moral victory for the Teutons,
though. The Entente Allies have al
love Rumania to enter the war after
two years of waiting, and supposed
preparation, only to be drawn into the
r,ael,trom-and almost obliterated,
The neutral nations Of the earth can
not fathom the plans of John Bull and
his allies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08
NEWSPAPER TALK

The trading days between now and
Christmas are rapidly decreasing in
number and with the scarcity of goods
ard no more obtainable, it will be a
case where the early shopper gets the
pick, and the public should begin buy
ing right away. if they want what they
want when they want it.-Augusta
Chronicle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

Congressman Tribble's illness is re-
GREETED by many friends who know the
Georgia congressman. He represents
the Eighth district in the national
house, defeating William NJ. Howard,
a notable Georgian, who had been in
congress for over a decade Many
friends of Mr. Tribble hope that he
will recover
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

Soldiers on the border from nine
Northern states have been ordered back
home. The Georgia boys will eat tur-
key on the border this Christmas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

Uncle Sam is not satisfied with the
German note on the Arabia. 1t is
weak and doesn't fit any place we
have for it. 1t is high time that some
body put up or shut up.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

About time that the old editors go
down in the scrap book and come out
with Charles A. Dana's editorial yes,
Virginia. There's Santa Claus
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

Villa is using the stake again for
Americans in Mexico, according to the
latest stories on some of his acts that
have leaked out. 1t might be we'll to
exercise Pershing little before the
turkey dinner on Christmas Day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

Lloyd-George has the sympathy of
the entire world. He has accepted an
invitation to form a cabinet for Great
Britain, succeeding Premier Asquith,
who had achieved notable triumphs.
England has the greatest government
On earth-in bad hands.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

Bucharest was captured without re-
sistance, which the Allies seem not to
Rave. a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

The Macon Telegraph says despite
the high cost of living, it's worth it..
True enough, but if prices keep on
going up we can't enjoy life much
longer.-Griffin News and Sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

Congress is in session; we know it
for cur first Congressional Record has
arrived.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

Crime has been cut by prohibition.
according to statistics gathered in
Georgia. Let us hope SO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

Macon is enjoying discussion about
schools
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

Ever think about how much easier
it to find fault than to bet rid of one
Albany Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

Tom Watson is re-trying himself in
The jeff Et tn, Brute.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

If the fellow who bought a bale of
cotton during the autumn of 1914
happens to have it on hand now he
will be well repaid for his trouble
Rome Tribune Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08

Americas, Ga, December s, 1916
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-09
OAk NORRIDGEWOCk

Mrs. Zetella Relish returned to New
Bedford Mass. last week after two
weeks visit at the home of her moth
er Mrs l. G. Holt She was accom-
panied home by her little daughter
Rachel Relish.
Mr. and Mrs. Burton Marson, who
have been guests at the home of Mrs.
Marsons father, O. G. Taylor, went
TO Oakland last Thursday. where they
will visit for few days with Mrs,
Marson's aunt. after which they will
return to Augusta
Mrs. Vena Findley and little son
Arnold. who have been spending tho
summer with her cousin Mrs. WI
liam Wallace. have gone to Skowhe-
gan. where Mr.. Findley has employ
ment.
Mrs. Carrie Palmer and son Mas
ter Philip. formerly of this place. re-
turned to Bingham Saturday. after a
few days visit with friends in This
vicinity.
". c. Fletcher is very slowly re
covering from badly sprained foot
and ankle which he hurt by falling
from the ladder while picking apples
five weeks ago.
Mrs. Earl Ware of Gard ner and
Miss Abbie Giggey who is teaching
in Bristol returned to their homes
last week after short visit at the
home of Their sister Mrs. \. II. An
derson
s. S. Nickcrson recently returned
from a trip to Portland. where he eN-
poets to locate in the near future.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-09
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers
have lately been recorded at the Of
fee of the Somerset Register OF
deeds.
kowhegan-W Il. Demo to Lena
Demo Gland with buildings on con
templated street on the Plains), Har-
rson Salley to Carlton NJ. Holt Gland
with buildings on Madison Ave)
ittsfeld-Loantha Murray to Do
mimic NJ. Susi (land with buildings
on Peltoma Ayenue); Dominic Susi
to Adalbert Ames ct al buildings on
Main Street formerly owned by Julia
Parks): Willard J Cookson to John
NJ. Lindsey; Dominic Cranchette to
Ralph Cranchette; Eva f. Rowe to
John y Martin.
Brighton Chauncey f. Locke to
Warren H. Pease Gland bounded OIL
East by Wellington Town line and
on the south by County Road from
Harmony to Br.ghton); Justin o.
Bickford to The Mackic Bros Co
(soft woods on lot between Wesser-
unsett Stream and Brighton Athens
ROAD.
Frank L. Woodward 10
Horace L. Croker (Thomas b Glea-
son homestead farm
Anson-John Flaherty, Philadel-
phia to James NJ. Norton Gland with
buildings adjoining Highland Park)
Harmony Bertha L. Stafford and
Harry B. Stafford (real estate bound
ed on the west by the Harmony road
northerly to Wellingtom f. l..
Bachelor to HATTIE E. Bachelor
Gland near the line of Mainstream
Lumber Coz; Frank L. Bachelor to
Grover Huff Gland with buildings on
road leading across the II. r. track
to Mainstream Poslollcc.
Palmyra Harry l.. Goodrich to
Goodrich Produce Co. potato House
situated 430 feet north of West Pal
myra r. r. Crossing); Incz NJ. Prince
to Almcr J. DAYS (eastcrly half of
Myrick FARM
Starks-Alonzo p. Richards to
Fred Simpson (Wm X Morse home
stead, heater piece reserved on each
side of highway from Starks to New
Sharon).
New Portland John Metcaf to
Clarence o. Bangs Gland with build
ings on north side of Main Street.
known as Saunders Stand considera-
ton 5000
Cornville- Elmer F. Wescott ct al
to Amos X. Butler Gland with build
ings on Hartland- Moodytown Road)
Norridgewoek Agnes f. Patterson
to Ida NJ Ireland Gland formerly
owned by Catherine A. YOung.
Pittsfeld-Eya f. Rowe. Charles
ton to John n Martin. one-thrd part
of land and buildings on Forrest ST.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-09
HIGH COST OF LIVING
STILL MUCH TO DO

SO the Home Relief Society feels
that there will still be much work
that it can do and it desires to eX-
press its entire willingness to do the
work, if we, the people of Skowhc-
gan, feel that it is worth while. II
we do feel that it is worth while we
must express that feeling in a posi-
tive way and not content ourselves
with just negative approval. We
must each contribute our part finan-
cially TO help take care of the eX-
penSeS.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-09

Troubled with dandruf? 1t may
be light and fluffy and not appear
dangerous at the present time but if
neglected it win become matted-that
will mean loss of hair-Nyal's Hirsu-
tone will prevent tic r. Fogg
Druggist.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-09
Resolutions of Respect

Whereas. God n His mercy ha, re-
moved from Our midst our brother
Elijah Sewall
Resolved. That in the death of Bro
Sewall Canaan Grange loses worth!
member
Resolved That We tender ouI
heartfelt sympathy to the wife and
family in their bereavement.
Resolved. That our charter be
draped for the usual time that these
resolutions be placed on our record
and a copy sent to the family also to
the acknowledgement for publ
cation
Milford D. Withee
Flay Dlla Harris
Grace Louise Weeks
Canaan. Nov :. 1916.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-09
COrneIlW0odBoard
For Walls, Ceilings and Partition

For Walls, Ceilings and Partitions
Nails -iqht 70 the studdn7 or Ger Cd
walls and stays tsere; ai1euaa cost
IS very reasonable Cyzs the ne,v
panel!ed c.t-cts ard ties paint and
kalsorine pertec;l..
Manufactured hy the Corr.' Wood Products ca
It . Frishls Pres-deu;y Chicago, aid sod oy tha
dealers listed here,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-09
SOLICITING DAY

In order that We as citizens, may
definately express ourselves in the
matter before winter sets in. when
the greatest need for the work eX-
lists. the Society has decided to set
apart
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-09
A WORD OF APPRECIATION

The Society wishes to have it
known that it fully realizes it would
have been able to accomplish practi-
cally nothing had it not been for the
very generous support of many of the
citizens. 1t hopes that this support
may be forthcoming this year to an
even greater extent as it has always
found much work that it was desir-
able to do but which it had to forego
doing as the cost was not of pro
portion to its funds
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-09

Nov Il orosis.
Nov IA Pomona
My 14-Probate Court
Nov II ". c. T. L.
Nov 17-Relief Corps Inspection
Nov. 18-Grand Army meets
Nov. 19-Dr Geo. Otis Smith in
Opera House.
Nov. 20-D. 4. Il meeting.
Nov. % Grange.
Nov. Womans Club
Nov. 27-Thanksgiying social at
Bethany Chapel.
Nov 80 Thanksgiving Day.
Dec Municipal Court
Dec. 5-6-Congregational Working
League Fair.
Dee. 12-l3 Methodist Fair
Dec 15-16. Philathea Glass Fair
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-09
Gard OF Thanks

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to neiehbors friends and
Company * for their many acts OF
kindness III orr recent bereavement
and for the beautiful flowers given as
a rribu'e To our dear son and broth
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-09
FRIDAY
NOVEMBER oath as so
LIGHTING DAY

On that day a thoro canvass will
be made of the town by members of
the Society soliciting subscriptions
for their treasury. The Society de-
sires us to urge each one who is at
all interested in this work to investi-
gate the value of its work. to consid-
er the matter in relation to his own
duty to society and, if he concludes
that the work deserves his support,
to be ready to contr butte to the fund
whatever amount he feels justified in
giving. Voluntary and unsolicited
subscriptions will be received with
special gratitude as they will save
the members from the embarrassment
and the work of a personal appeal.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-09
CHRISTMAS CHEER-HOME RE-
LIEF
Continued from First Page

Continued from First Page
appeared to be need for L. This So
ciety was named the HOME RELIEF
SOCIETY. 1t has continued its eff
forts during the past two years and
is still using the means at its dis
posal for the purposes intended. The
funds for the first year were for the
most part received from private sub
scription. Private subscriptions
figured to considerable extent in
the second years funds also but the
total amount available was very
greatly swelled by the proceeds from
Fair, which people, generally,
helped to make brilliant success in
a very generous manner
THE THIRD YEAR
The Society now starts on its third
year, but with its funds practically
exhausted. 1T Is FOR THE PEG
PIE OF SKOWHEGAN TO Decide
IF THEY WISH THE WORK CON
TINUED. We believe they do and
that they will be ready to respond to
the need for funds for the coming
year
While conditions in Skowhegan
are. of course better than they were
two years ago. there is still an OPP
portunity for relief work. and there
always will be an opportunity so
long as misfortune and sickness eX-
st 1t does not matter how much
Work there is to be had, nor how
h gh wages may be, when sickness
appears. income stops; and there are
other misfortunes quite as bad as
sickness that need helping hand
HIGH COST OF LIVING
And then again, this year is not
going to be as easy to get along in
as outward circumstances might
make it appear, because of the eX-
IRENE high cost of all necessities of
life. While the war has brought
this country an unusual degree of
temporary prosperity, it has brought
also its hardships, and these hard
ships fall heaviest on those least
able to withstand them.
STILL MUCH TO DO
SO the Home Relief Society feels
that there will still be much work
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-09
ACTUAL FIGURES

For the information of those not
familiar with what has been done by
the Society we give below some idea
of the manner in which its funds
have been used The figures were
furnished us by the Secretary and the
Treasurer of the Society but they
fall far short of exhibiting the actual
range of activities of the Society.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-09

Old papers. Sc bundle, this office.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-09
FROM THE SECRETARY's BOOK

| Number of families in trouble
assisted 1862
! Dinners sent to families 30
/ Shut-ins assisted 40
! Shoes and Rubbers distributed.
pairs 100
I Underwear distributed sets 90
i Hose distributed, pairs 1913
/ Mittens distributed, pairs rs
/ 1t assumed the expenses of opera
/ ton for appendicitis on one child.
j The district nurse was called many
times by the district helper Shirts,
sweaters. coats, suits, dresses, etc.
were furnished for a large number.
Bedding was furnished many fam
i lilies. Thru the courtesy of friends
/ vegetables were sent out with Chris
mas dinners and milk and oysters
were sent out to several as a result
of the courtesy of those who had in
charge the recent supper 10 Company
E.
| FROM THE TREASURER'S BOOK
The following figures are from the
treaSurer'S accounts. The accounts
do not indicate the great amount of
help it was possible to render in
needed places by means of gifts to
the Society other than money.
PAID OUT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-12-07
A. C. L. SCHEDULE

Trains of the Atlantic Coast Line
will arrive and depart in Ocala at the
following times:
No. 81, Jacksonville to st. Peters
burg, 2:18-2:25 a. m.
No. SO, St. Petersburg to jackson
vile, 2:25 a. m.
No. 10, Leesburg to Jacksonville,
$40 a. m.
No. Isl, Ocala to Wilcox, Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, 6:10 a. m.
No. 35, Ocala to Lakeland Sunny
JIM, Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day, GAO a. m.
No. 141, Wilcox, Gainesville and
Palatka to Ocala, 11:15 a. m.
No. 40, st. Petersburg to Jackson
vile, 12:54-1:14 p. m.
No. 4s, Homosassa to ocala, LOS
p. m.
No. 49, ocala to Homosassa, 2:25
p. m.
No. 80, Jacksonville to st. Peters
burg, 2:36-2:40 p. m.
No. lao, Ocala to Palatka, Gaines
vile and Wilcox, 4:10 p. m.
No. 9, Jacksonville to Leesburg,
sos p. m.
No. $50, Wilcox to ocala, Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, 5:45 p. m.
No. 81, Lakeland to Ocala (Sunny.
JIM, Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day, $3.50 p. m.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-12-07
COUNTY OFFICIALS

Circuit Judge-W. s. Bullock,
0cala.
State Attorney-Geo. w. scofeld,
Inverness.
Clerk Circuit court-P. H. Nugent,
Ocala.
Sheriff John P. Galloway, ocala.
Tax Assesor-Alfred Aver, Ocala.
Tax Collector-W. L. Colbert,
Ocala.
County Judge-W. E. Smith, ocala.
Superintendent of Schools. H.
Brinson.
Surveyor-Alex. Moorehead, ocala.
Gommissioners-W. D. earn, Wal
ter Fl. Luffman, n. A. Fort, S. r.
Pyles and ]. T. .Hutchins.
Members School Board-G. S. Scott,
0cala; B. R. Bitch, Blitchton; J. S.
Grantham, Fort Mccoy.
Sub-School Trustees-Jack Camp,
j. E. Chace, w. T. Gary.