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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
OLD VET GOES To SEE
ABOUT THE GREAsERS

ATLANTA, Ga, June 17.-There
arrived this afternoon in the city of
New orleans, unless his schedule mis-
carries, 75-year old veteran of the
Civil War who is on his way to Mex
leo to "give them greasers hell"
His name is George Davis Roberts,
he halls from Nashville, Tenn, and he
is determined that Uncle Sam shall
not prevent him from enjoying the
satisfaction of one more real scrap
before he dies.
He claims that he was denied the
privilege of an engagement with the
Spaniards in the Spanish -Ameri-
can war because he was kept in camp
at Tampa, Fla, and was never al
lowed to go to the fighting front
The old man passed through Allan
ia yesterday with pocket full of
money, and a large crowd that gath
cred around him in the Terminal
station were delightfully."- entertained
with his "reminiscences of the Civil
War and his anticipations of the fight
ing he expects to enjoy across the
Rio Grande.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
.B|BB INSTITUTE
WILL HOLD RALLY.
AMER|CUS SOON

Americus will be the scene of one
of the largest farmers institute rallies
ever held in the state, when the Bibb
county Agricultural and Live Stock
Institute convenes in Americus to be
the guests of the local Chamber of
Commerce While in Macon recently,
Farm Agent j. G. oliver and Secretary
Hyman, of the Americus Chamber, ar
ranged the following program:
Benefits of the agricultural institute
in Bibb county for past seven years
DR.. e. P. Frazier, president.
Results of consolidated rural schools
in Bibb county and how it has helped
club work of boys and girls in county
Farm Demonstration w. G. Middle
brooks, of Bibb.
Manifold blessings the fair will
bring to farmer and his family, and
the lesson to be learned at fair
General Manager Harry C. Roberts, of
Georgia State Fair.
Soil building-Prof. H. H. Parrish,
State College of Agriculture.
After dinner, the entire party will
adjourn to the Opera House and see
the preparedness for bell weevil"
slides. The Opera House was obtained
through the courtesy of w. H. G.
Dudley. The delegates and farmers
will hold basket dinner in the Cham
ber of Commerce building.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 1.-THE
warning from Mexico to the command
ers that movements of American
troops except for retirement towards
the border would precipitate hostili-
ties will not change the purpose of the
United States to keep the expedition
in Mexico or prevent General Per-
sbtlg from insuring the safety of his
column and dealing with the bandits.
No further southern advance is con-
tcmplated. Direct word from General
Pershing is awaited.
Diplomatic officials here are inclin-
ed to believe that the Mexican warn
Jig is for home consumption and is
not prelude to hostilities. They think
it is possibly move to head off anti
American agitation.
Secretary of State Robert Lansing
said that the situation was unchanged.
The officials of the Mexican embassy
are not informed that Trevino sent
any message. They declared upon
examination of what purported to be
the text of the warning published
this morning was sufficient proof
that it either was badly garbled
translation or fabrication.
The embassy did not doubt that
scme warning had been sent.
All of the United States regulars are
on the border or in Mexico. The mil
tia of three states are in service, and
the guardsmen of other states were
notified weeks ago to be Grady if
called.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
COMMITTEE IS
NAMED FOR THE REUNION

A meeting of the chairman of the
several committees in charge of the
state reunion of Confederate Veterans
to be held in Americus in August, was
held late Friday afternoon at the
court house. The plans of the gath
ering were discussed and each COM
mittee had it's duties outlined
A publicity committee was appoint
ed composed of E. H. Hyman, chair
man; w. E. Taylor and Cranston Will
liams.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
Quiet at Monterey.

LAREDO, Tex, June 17-Phillip c.
Hanna, United States consul general at
Monterey, and one of the two remain
ing American consuls in Mexico, ar
rived here today. He reported condi-
tions quiet at Monterey when he left
that city. Half dozen American ref
ugees accompanied Consul Hanna here
and will remain within the United
States indefinitely.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, June 17.--
American troops crossed the border
below Brownsville, Tex, this after
noon, and Immediately engaged in
fighting.
General Parker who is i'm command
oil the column which crossed the bOr-
der at Brownsville, reported the occur
Fenced to General Funston at Fort
Sam Houston, at O'clock this after
Icon, but failed to say whether ban
dts of Mexican troops had cppOsed.the
troopers after they crossed into Mex.
leo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
Interest In Carranza.

SAN ANTONIO, June 17.-The atti~
tude of the Carranza troops is at
tracing greatest interest of General
Funston and his staff The bandit ac-
tivities have, however, been given
careful attention.
Army officers regard the warning of
Trevinos to General Perishing as a
little less than declaration of hos
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
GARAGE BUILDING GOING
UP ON LAMAR STREET

The Americus Automobile Com
pany's new garage is climbing its
heighth, having reached the third
story. The wall work will be COM
pleted within another week, and the
inside work begun. The building is
being pushed rapidly, being superin-
tended by Arthur Rylander himself,
and it will be ready for occupancy by
the latter part OF September.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

LOREDO, June 17.--Texas Rangers
and armed citizens rushed to Islitas,
twenty-five miles up the river. on a
report that Mexican bandits were
seen approaching. Few details are
known as to the body of troops in thai
vicinity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
FIRST FIGHT IN SOME
TINE STAGED YESTERDAY

Two female descendants of Ham
met in fight in Americus Saturday
afternoon, and they are now reposing
in the city bastile. 1t is said that one
used knife to her own advantage on
the other party to the affair.
The police authorities state that this
is their first fight in some time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
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= HAS PAPER PRINTED \
= IN MEXICO IN IS47 \

4 ATLANTA Ca, June 17.-E =
= P. Gait, of Gadsden, Ala, is the \
= owner of a newspaper having =
\ much interest right at this time. 4
\ 1t is the Daily Star, printed in 4
= Mexico City, December IA, 1S47, \
\ and carrying the text of report =
= from Major General Scott to the 4
\ war department covering battles =
\ at Churubuco and Contreror. =
\ Mr. Galt's uncle, Patrick Henry 4
<Galt, was military governor of =
= Mexico City at that time. =
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

tilities since it may be necessary to
send detachments to pursue bandits
menacing outposts at any time. Des-
pite warnings as to any troops cross
ing the border will be~attacked, thev
will cross if on hot trail
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
ROLLING STOCK DELAYS
IMPORTS TO THE SWISS.

bERNE, Switzerland, June II. \
Swiss imports from America \
are meeting great difficulties. \
= There are 2,46O carloads of Amer =
. lean corn and oats billed to Swift \
zerland, awaiting forwarding at =
Marseilles; also $500 cars of y
: American wheat at Bordeaux, and =
= 500 cars of American sugar at =
= Cette. Lack of adequate rolling \
= stock is the chief cause of the \
= delay. \
, = = \ = =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
CITY COURT MEETS
MONDAY, JUNE 1911

The City court with His Honor,
Judge w. NJ. Harper presiding, will
convene Monday morning at o'clock
a: the regular June term of court.
Much civil business has been set for
the court, which will likely consume
the greater portion of two weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

WASHINGTON, D. c., June H.
Major General Frederick Funston,
whose headquarters are at Fort Sam
Houston, at San Antonio, Tex, reported
TO the war department today that
Brigadier General Bell, who is in COM
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
; y y y y y y \ \ y 4 y \ \
; FRENCH TAKE PLACE or
) THE GERMAN DENTISTS !

= PARIS, June ia number OF =
= manned French soldiers have '
\ learned the trade Of mechanical
> dentists and are filing places oc- '
.-cup4ed mostly by Germans before Z
= the war 1t is lucrative trade
: in France and viii furnish an oc-
= cupation to q considerable nllm-
! ber Of soldiers who have lost :
> leg in the war.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
CRISP To STUMP
THE DISTRICT N
RACE FOR HONORS

Congressman Charles r. Crisp win
stump" the Third district in his cans.
paign for reelection.
He makes the formal announcement
OF his candidacy in this mornings
Iimes-Recorder, and states that az
seoE as congress adjourns, or as soon
as public business will permit, he ex-
Leets to canvass the Third district ana
meet the people personally, and tayk
to them face to face, both individually
and on the stump
The executive committee of the dis
trict has adopted the popular vote
plan; set the primary for Septeuher
18th, and named September 18th as the
date for the congressional convenffam
to be held in Americus.
Congressman Crisp is the first czn-
didate to make his formal announce
ment for congress from this district
although Thomas G. Hudson is in the
race.
Hudson VIII Speak.
Mr.. Hudson will speak throughaut
the district, opening his campaign in
Americas, according to an exclusive
news story printed several days ago i'm
tie Times-Recorder. He has not de-
cided upon definite date, but it is not
expected to be far off.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
; CHECKERS, POPULAR
) GAME IN ATLANTA NOW 4

\ GAME IN ATLANTA NOW =
y ATLANTA, Ga, June 17.-At '
= lanta has never been on the map =
= as a checker center, but num- :
= Der of the middle-aged Atlantans y
4 seeking to recall their earlier =
! days, are beginning to play, and y
= may inaugurate contests with sis =
y ter states. =
. 1t was announced today that =
= local checker players contemplate =
: bringing here Capt. f. B. Fish I
= burhe, of Columbia 5. c., the =
= Southern champion and blindfold :
= expert Capt Fish has recently :
= defeated several champions in Ro- =
: anoke, Va. :
A 4 Il a 4 L a A n
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4 HANNAH AND SILLMAN +
= ORDERED TO u, S. SIDE \

\ SAN ANTONIO, June LIT is =
\ learned here that Phillip G. Han =
= nah and J. H. Sillman, consul at \
= Saltillo have been ordered to the 4
= American side by the state de- \
= partment, 4
> \ 4 4 \ \ y ~ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
F. M. McCORD
Makes Formal Announcement for the
 Office of County Judge.

The News is authorized to announce the candidacy of F. M McCord for the office of County and Probate Judge of Little River county, subject to the acton of the primary, March 18th.
 In announcing the candidacy of Mr. A'cCord it is hardly necessary to in- troduce him to the people of the coun. ,y as he was born here and has made tl.is his home during his entire life. Fe is known as one of the best rarnl- CTS in this section. He feels that he is familiar with .he various materlai needs of the county. Is an advocate of good roads and all that tends to the lp1rilding of the section. He is a life long Democrat. is upright and ener- ee;ic. and is worthy of any trust that nay be imposed upon him. If elected [" promises to devote his time and en- ergy to the duties of the office to which he aspires.
 lhe News presents the name of Y. M McCord for the consideration of his fellow Democrats.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
FOREMAN WOMAN DIED
 ON TRAIN ENROUTE HOME
Mrs. B. M. Mauldin Died on Train Be. tween San Antonio, Texas and
 Texarkana Thursday Night.

News reached this city by wire Fri day morning that Mrs. B. M. Mauldin of Foreman died on a train between SanAntonio, Texas and Texarkana. early Thursday night. Mrs. Mauldin had been suffering with tuberculosis for some time and in the hope Of gaining her health she went to the Texas point. MT. Mauldin had gone to SanAntonio the first of the week to bring her back home, as there seemed to be no change of recovery and while on the return trip she pass ed away.
 The remsins of Mrs. Mauldin were carried through Ashdown Friday aft ernoon at 4:35 over the Frisco to Foreman Where the funeral will be held this worning.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
l.. c. JOINER DEAD
We'll Known Citizen of Richmond Died
 Wednesday Night.

L. G. Joyner, we'll known citizen of Richmond, miles west of here. dled a. that place Wednesday night. He had been spending several months in the vicinity of Hope, but returned home early in the week i'll. Dropsy is said to have been the cause of his death.
 Mir. Joyner was better known as Gar Joyner, and was a deaf mute, q iact which a stranger could never de- tnct He could read ones lips per frctly and catch every word that was spoken, and was able to talk and car ry on an ordinary conversation with other people in most remarkable way, 8 feat rarely attained by those who do not hear. He was past middle life and we'll to do owning Red River farm.
 The body of MT. Joyner was carried to T.xarkana Thursday evening for turiAl, and was accompanied by WI. and Jesse Joyner. N. c. McCrary and 4. E. High. all of Richmond.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
CHESTS FLEE IN THEIR NIGHTIES
Early Morning Fire at Hope Results
 in Heavy Loss.

Hope, Feb. 24.-F'ifty guests of the Central hotel were forced to hurry for their lives when fire was discovered in the linen room of the building this morning at o'clock. They saved ab- solutely nothing and the hotel DuilG- ing was a total wreck. The loss is be- tween S12,OO0 and 15,OOO.
 Several jumped from the second story windows. One man was slight. ly injured when, in the excitement, he fell from the ladder on which he was descending.
 When the night clerk discovered the blaze it had gained toe much headway to be stopped. He could not give the alarm to the guests to get out in c hurry.
 The hotel was operated under lease by Mrs. Grace Cox, who was visiting in Oklahoma, and returned this after noon when she learned of her loss
 The building was a two story brick of B rooms. Tn loss is practically covered by insurance.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
Jndge Jones Returned.

Judge Lon T. Jones, QUO of thos> who attended the meeting fror: this county returned home yesterday morn ing. He reported that the meeting, was attended by more than 500 enthu- siastic boosters. each pulling for the roa6 through his section. A resolu- tion was adopted which leaves the permanent location of the road off for one year. In the meantime the road building will be done, and the perma- nent route will be selected over the on" having the best roads. It was thought that if the route was selected at this time that the people would think that the battle was won any way and would not build the roads. Actual road building is going to pc the thing that talks from now on. The thing for Little River county now to do is to organize road districts through the county extending the roads already built from border to 1 lordel That is our part of the work. and that alone will argue our case.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
CAPTURE MOONSHINE STILL
Idabel Authorities Bring Home Full
 Outfit First of Week.

Idabel, Okla, Feb. 24.-Tuesday af- ternoon Officers S. R. Bryant, Richard Jones and Tom Harris came in from raid in the north end of the county, bringing with them a complete outfit for making ''moonshine" liquor, ccn- slsting of copper still of 55 gallon capacity, worm pipes, etc.. and having in custody one Allene Smith who was found sleeping by the still
 The officers, having located this manufactory of ain-lightning, made the raid at 2:30 Tuesday morning, meeting with nc resistance.
 Besides the still the officers captur- ed about twenty-five gallons of whis- key. for:y-five gallons of singllng, 400 gallons ct beer, twenty-five bushels of meal. a barrel of molasses and twenty bushels of malt
 The still was located about eight miles north of Glover.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
A JOINT CAMPAIGN
Candidates for Governor VIII OpeF
 Joint Campaign March 1S.

Little Rock, Feb. 24.-sSpecial.)- It now appears that there will be mere or less of joint campaign among the candidates for governor. although for a long time 1t appeared improbable.
 pr. Brough has challenged Secre- tary Hodges and Judge Smith to joint discussion of the issues before the people at this time.
 Secretary Hodges has challenged pr. Brough to a joint debate, and says that his time will be open after March 13; that he will start with him at Lit tie Rock, or anywhere else. and meet him every day until the close Of the campaign.
 And Judge l.. c. Smith says he IS willing to meet anybody anywhere anytime.
 So it looks like there will be some thing doing to relieve the ted1um or these long distance talk fests pretty soon
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
TAKES GOODS, OUT RUNS OWNER
Negro Took S15 Worth of Goods from
 Store and Our Runs Wolf Roth.

The cry of "help, help, catch negro, catch negro" was heard all over town Tuesday evening about 9 o'clock, and caused much excitement at the time. The cry began at the store of Wolf Roth on Commerce street and grew fainter and fainter until it died away in the distance. A negro had entered the store of the jew and told the store keeper that he wanted to buy some goods, and after selecting aOout $15 worth and placing them in grip. made break for the door with them. Wolf quickly sprang after him calling for help every jump. but the negro got faster and faster as the man cried for help, and after chase of about five or six block in the darkness, the chase was given up. Up to this date no arrests have been made. There seems to be no clue to tue identity of the negro.
 House Hold Goods Also Burned.
 News has also reached here that the household goods of Wolf Roth were also burned at Texarkana Tuesday night. The goods were not insur- ed.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
PROHIS LINE UP FORCES
win Start Campaign Against Whiskey
 In Bowie County.

Txarkana, Feb. 24.-The prohibi- tionists of Bowie county have mapped out their campaign for the local op- tion election and have announced they will open the battle at big rally at New Boston next Saturday. Form CT Congressman Minor Wallace of Ar kansas has accepted an invitation to be present and is scheduled to make the principal address. On the same day rallies are to be held also at Red Water, Dalby Springs, DeKalb and other points.
 Next Monday night, it is announced, big rally will be held at Texarkana with prohibition leaders present from all portions of the county, at which g number of speeches will be made.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
DELEGATES RE-
 TURNED FRIDAY
Permanent Organization of Jefferson Highway Boosters Organize.
 Little River Men Present.

Fort Smith, Feb. 24.-The Arkan- sas Jefferscn Highway Association was organized hre today with the fo:- lowing officers: President, l.. k. Put man, Fayetteville; vice president, Ar thur Hepner, Decatur; pr. George Love, Rogers; s. K. Duncan, Waldron, Senator Hamp Williams, Hot Springs, and Judge J. I. Alley, Mena; secre- tary, Fred Ruetzel, Fort Smith; treas urer, c. C. Graves, Mansfield.
 The officials will compose the Boaro of Directors The directors were in- which are tn be in force until amend- ed by the associatio::
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
WILL CONFIRM FLETCHER
Senate Opponents of Wilson Favor
 Having Ambassador to Mexico.

Washington, Feb. 23-Henry rrath- CT lNetcher's nomination as amDassa- der to Mexico will be considered to- day by the FOejggn Relations Ccri- mitteA of the Senate. Administrator sa.lotors tliinA report recommending confirmation will be voted promptly. Although Republicans of the commit tee arc not satisfied with the presi- Gert's recent report on the circum- stances leaders up to the recognition of the Carranza de facto government. several believe 1t would be unwise to delay longer sending a diplomatic re- presentative to Mexico to care for American interests.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
BOOK SHOWER
P-ogram for he Book Shower at the
 Auditorium Friday Night

The program of the book shower at the auditorium Friday night. Feb. 25 follows:
 Song, The Star Spangled Banner, led by Misses Normal and Hazel Hicks.
 Reading, Leap Year Mishaps, Miss Dorothy Corbett.
 Violin solo, Flower Song, Louis Perry, accompanied by Mrs. J. E. Locke.
 Solo, Resignation, Hazel Hicks. with piano and violin accomlanment
 Address, Prof. D. P. Holmes.
 Reading, Mrs. Irving Ball.
 Duet, Somewhere a voice is calling, Miss Blanche Norman and Mrs. J. E. Locke, with violin accompaniment.
 Reading, Mrs. Roy Goolsbj.
 Patriotic medley.
 Guests will be welcomed by MT. and Mrs. Geo. Washington, At the con- clusion of the program MT. and Mrs. Washington will lead tte Grand March to the Recreation Hall where refreshments will be served
 Everyone is invited. ThissA great cause and the Library COmtittee of the A. I. c. will appreciate ydAr pres anee. A
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
GERMANS DRIV-
 ING THEIR WAY
Grown Prince Leads Desperate Moy, on CGeat French Fortress; But
 Six Mics Away.

London, Feb. 4.-Inspired by the presence of their emperor and led by Crown Prince Frederick William. the ierman troops are engaged in one ot
 i'o greatest battles of the war on ;ne western front centering around tn. fortress of Verdun. Attack has fol- flowed attack against the French line, after bombardments, incessant and terrific continuing for several days.
 While the Germans have not bee: able. despite the rain of shells and -u- rious onslaughts by the infantry to break the French line. nevertheless, the French on their right and left wings have been compelled to with draw their lines, respectively to the south Of Ornes and behind the town or Samogneux, six miles north or the fortress.
 Only between Matancourt and the left bank of the Mouse has there been any dirlinution in the intensity o. the artillery fire. With Brabant, Haumont and Samoggneux and the wooded sec tions north and northeast of Beau mont in their possession, the Ger mans from the Mouse eastward to Fromezey forcing the seemingly re- gardless of the cost of life.
 The French guns have answered the Germans guns shell for shell and the casualties on both sides are vtry great. The French official statement describes the battle field between the Mouse and Ornes as piled with Ger man dead. In Champagne at several points and in the Argonne Forest German works have been pounded by the concentrated fire of the French guns while in Lorraine the French re- pulsed a German accommodating party that attempted to capture a French post north of Saint Martin.
 On their end of the line, near Hull luch. the British exploded a mine and occupied the crater and also lombard ed German trenches near Frelinghein and Boesinghe.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
AGAINST WARNING CITIZENS
Wilson Not In Favor of Warning the
 (itiZenS.

Washington, Feb. 23.-President Wilson is unchanged in his opposition to having Congress pass any resolu- tior warning Americans to keep oft armed merchantmen of the European belligerents, and Congress leaders have been so advised.
 Congressman who were at the White House today said there was consid- erable discussion of Senator Cores resolution to warn Americans off bel ligerent merchantmen, but that there was very little prospect of passing 1t unless desired by the administration. The president wants to be free Co handle the international situation. :