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Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1916-02-04
HEARD ABOUT TOWN.

1AEf1EAU II ~
BIC Butler and wife are in
Nashville this week.
Jack McGlasson is spending
several days in Nashville this
week.
PJ Anderson has returned from
Cookeville, where he severed as
Judge during the illaess Of Judge
Gardenhire.
Raggio Young is teaching Sc
hool at Flynn's Lick.
Several members of the local
Masonic order are in Nashville
attending the annual meeting of
the grand lodge.
Riddle Young has begun ex-
cavation on the lot adjoining his
store house preparing for the
erection of an addition 24x6O.
Lowell Wooten has completed a
dwelling on College street for
b. l.. QuarleS. Mr.. Wooten and
fsnifiy viii occupy rthe dwelling
after this week.
The Sentinel will appreciate
any item of news its readers may
know. Phone the office or send
by mail.
The Republicans of Jackson
county. are called to meet in Gain.
esboro, Saturday, Feb. 10, for
the purpose of recognizing the
committee for the ensuing two
years.
Mrs. j. H. Stafford is visiting
brelatives in Overton county.
Wanted-A boy or girl toilearn
the printing itrade. Apply at
Sentinel office.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1916-02-04

Ffieasee appoint O. younger Santa
Qls,s"s wreteean eight,yeatrold Illinois
sHl to- Iiostmasterf Generall iBurleson.
Grnndpa says he nsedi ito come to
IRIS, house when he, was, a. little boy. so
iis must beeprettyy oldiby Tits time, and
HahafrMdl heias toe dttoO csomesto my
iYueAs'
Mn. BurFeeSun wrote, tor fiser that a
Hrssenal representative of Saiata Claus
Neuldi atteRd to her wants
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1916-02-04

Deep breaking demonstrations havs
been held at Tibbs and Nutbush With
very good attendance and much in-
terest.-c. H. benson, Haywood coun,
~, November 2S. 1914.
There has been several instances
OF stalk field poisoning in this county
In the last few days. One man lost
ten head OF cattle.--C. P. Barrett
Lawrence county. November II. 1914.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
DO You Know
Mysterious
Man?

Who is this many of mystery?
Chief of Police Johnson has receiv-
ed a postal card from the Scranton,
Pa, Times, giving picture Of man
with slouch hat, long beard, and a
curious statement from the paper. II
says:
This human enigma is in the Tunk.
hammock Jail, Wyoming county, Pa
under death sentence for the murder
of j. NJ. Sickler at Mill City, Pa, Oct.
80. 1915, and is to be executed Jan.
S, 1917.
He is known only as John Nelson,
one of the several names he has given.
All efforts to fathom his identity have
failed. In fifteen months nobody has
been found who knows who he is, or
where he came from, and he positively
refuses to divulge his past.
He will in no manner aid attorneys
who have been working in his behalf
He is well educated man; speaks
faultless English and seeks only the
best of newspapers and high class
magazines. There was no apparent
motive for the crime he committed and
he refuses to discuss the killing. He
was a stranger here fifteen months
ago. He is still man of mystery.
Who is he?"
The card requests that any one hav-
ing information that might give light
on his identity communicate with the
Scranton Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
Chasing Deoil
Around the
Stump

ATLANTA. Ca, Dec. 2S.-How's this
for chasing the devil around the
stump?
AS New Years Eve falls on Sunday,
Atlanta hotel managers are some
what puzzled on the program. That Is
to say, they were puzzled. Realizing
that Atlanta Is either too good or too
provincial to stand for the customary
dining. wining and dancing of New
Years Eve, celebration on Sunday,
they we're at loss to figure how to get
in the stunts on the Sabbath. Any
other day they would go fine, but not
Sunday in Atlanta. And here's what
they did:
Up to midnight. the dinners will be
called dinner-concerts with plenty of
eats and music. After that they will
be called dinner dances, and will bios
som full panoplied promptly on the
stroke of the clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
A. & N. COLLEGE
SELLS BONDS To
ALOCAL CONCERN

The bonds of the Third District Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College were
delivered late Friday afternoon by
Crawford Wheatley, of the college, to
the Americus Grocery Co., through
Frank Lanier. The deal was closed for
$20073, and marks the conclusion OF
the deal which was announced several
weeks ago.
Mr.. Lanier stated yesterday that he
believed the bonds we're an excellent
Investment and that the college au-
thorities were kind to the Fair asso-
citation of which he is president, and
also to the circus in winter quarters,
concessions secured through the activ-
ity of Mr.. Lanier.
Work on the new academic building,
to cost $4,000 will be commenced in
January, according to Mr.. Wheatley.
1t will be magnificent structure and
an ornament alike to the grounds and
the institution.
The bonds were bought by Americas
people, and the money will be kept in
the city through the erection of the
new academic building.
The titles of the college necessary to
the sale of the bonds were distracted
by Wallis & Fort, we'll known law
firm of this city, free of charge.
The bonds were sold at par less, hve
per cent. commission which netted the
college fine sum to begin work on the
new building.
The way for placing the bonds was
opened by Representative Crawford
Wheatley in the last general assembly
when he had law enacted allowing
thes issuance Of the bonds. The local
college and the Savannah A & M.
schools were the only institutions af-
fected and in this way money was
secured to raise the work of tht
schools TO high standard. The Third
District A. & M. College will be the
leading institution of its kind In the
state when the academci building is
completed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
GULF REFINING CO.
GIVES NICE BONUS

Manager Rees Horton, Of the Cult
Eefning Co., at Americus, has an
nounced the receipt of notice from
the general offices of the company that
a 10 per cent. bonus will be given i'm
mediately to large number of the
employees. The individual checks are
arriving as Christmas presents.
Besides the announcement of the
bonus checks is a raise in salaries for
many of the employees who have been
with the company for six months or
more.
The action of the Gulf Refining Com
Dany meets with much approval among
the employees affected and the public
congratulates them on the spirit Of
their work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
SOUTHERN BELL GIVES
4 CHR|sTM S BONUS

The Southern Bell Telephone Co.,
has made Christmas presents, accord
cording to Manager Paul e. Westbrook.
He stated yesterday that the company
had given all employees who have been
in the service of the company for more
than one year, 20 per cent. of month s
salary. All of the employees who have
been with the company for more thaa
three months and less than year will
receive 46.7 per cent. of one months
salary.
Eighteen employees of the local Of
fee of the company received bonus
checks which amounted 70 $561.21-an
appreciated gift.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
MRS. H j NJ Der
PASSES AWAY At
PLAINS HOSPITAL

Mrs. Willie Elder Humber, of Lump
kin, passed away at.4 o'clock Satur-
day afternoon at the Wise sanitarium
at Plains, following an operation dur
ing the morning from which she never
rallied. Countless friends In Ameri-
Gus received the news with surprise
and regret, as she was known in the
city. being the mother of Mr.. William
NJ. Humber.
For several years Mrs. Humber had
complained of minor malady, but her
condition became serious as to necessi-
tate an operation.
Mrs. Humber was born siXty-one
years ago in Cuthbert, Randolph coun-
ty. She was consistent member of
the Methodist church at Lumpkin, and
her sweet life had been the source of
much inspiration to her family and
many friends. The queen of a beauti-
full home; the admired life of num-
erous acquaintances, her death brings
pangs of sorrow throughout tnfs Sec
ton Of the state.
Mrs. Humber is survived by her hus-
band, r. T. Humber, of Lumpkin; three
daughters, Mrs. J. D. Singer, Miss Mar
jorie Humber and Miss Nellie Humber,
Of Lumpkin; five sons, W. Nj Humber,
of Americus; R. T. Humber, Jr.. of
Richland; j. F. Humber, Earl Humber
ard Thad Humber, of Lumpkin; a sis
ter, Mrs. j. T. Williams, of Richland;
a brother, H. P. Elder, of Cuthbert.
Mrs. H. B. Elder, the mother of Mrs.
Humber, survives her deceased daugh-
ter, having reached the age of eighty
years.
The remains will be carried to
I.umpkin from Plains this morning.
wrere the funeral will be held this af-
ternoon. Nat LeMaster, of the Amer
icus Undertaking Co., is in charge OF
the arrangements.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
SHOPPERS WERE
BUSIEST F OLk.5
On THE STREETS

Christmas shoppers were in come
mand Of the streets of Americus yes
terday. Traffic was unusually hsavx.
and the police department were forced
to use several patrolmen on busy cor
ners to assist in handling the traffic.
Business was exceptionally good
yesterday, and the fact of Sunday i'm
tervening between Christmas and the
last shopping day added zest and in
terest.
The weather dealt kindly with tHa
mechants and shoppers yesterday, al
though the forecast for this week has
rough weather in store for the South
eastern states.
One feature which was widely COM
mented upon came from the express
office. The recipients of liquor ship
ments had full sway, and when Cap
tain John A Cobb visited the Times
Recorder office yesterday en- route To-
his home. he had large basket full dg
liquor affidavits received during tbs
past three days.
There has been an unusually prog
porous fall. The high price OF cottOm
has caused the holiday spirit to be
less noticeable because OF a general
holiday spirit since the crop began To-
roll.
Only one church in the city. CaIvary
Episcopal church, will hold Christmas
services. 1t Is expected that the ser
vices by Rev. J.. B. Lawrence, the rec
tor. will be attended by many people.
r The college set has arrived in the
city With their vim and high spirits
they attracted attention everywhere
and were receiving the cordial greet
ings of many friends.
Christmas is almost here, and its
coming is awaited with tense inter
est.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
NAME Of JUDGE
IS
TALK OF PEOPLE

Friends of Judge 2. A. Littlejohn, of
this city, presidino Judge of the South
western circuit are active In his behalf
in an effort to secure for him the ap-
pointnent on the federal court bench
OF the southern district of Georgia, to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of
Judge w. w. Lambdin. The movement
has taken no concerted form yet, as It
is believed no consideration will be
given to the matted by President Will
son until after the holidays.
The brief news dispatches sent out
by Americus that friends would pro-
pose the name of Julge Littlejohn has
attracted widespread attention. 1t has
been commented upon in the Washing
tou papers and Georgia dailies, and a
dispatch sent out.from Atlanta yester-
day shows that the mention of Judge
Littlejohn is being watched with inter-
est The dispatch says:
ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 23.--Judge q.
A. Littlejohn. of Americus, for the
federal district court to fill the vacancy
existing on the bench with Judge En-
ory Speer, due to the recent death OF
Judge Lambdin. This is the latest de-
velopment reported here.
Judge Littlejohn, who is rated as one
OF the best jurists In the state among
his friends, was proposed for the place
on the federal bench in this state at
the time it was created, and when
Judge Wallace Lambdin was selected.
It is known that a number of Senator
Hardwick's friends have proposed to
him the name of Judge .Littlejohn to be
presented to President Wilson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
WILSON'S NOTE
IS MET IN VARIED
WAYS BY EUROPE

BERLIN, Dec. 23.-The Berlin press
received the Wilson peace note wits
varying views, as scarcely two papers
Grew the some conclusions. The views
range from an enthusiastic welcome
given by the Tageblatt to the cynical
attitude of the Vossische zeitung. writ
ten by George Bernard, who sees in Il
George Bernard Shaw, and sees in n
selfish motives. This journal says thss
what may come up between Germany
and her enemies is no business OF neu-
trails.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
Many are Made Happy Through
The Large Sum Raised With the
Empty Stocking Fund of T.-R.

1t is source Of much qualification
TO the Times Recorder TO make known
the final result of the campaign for the
Empty Stocking Fund. 1t has been a
labor of love, marked by an interest
emong the people who desire to assist
the needy in the holiday season.
The total sum has been given the
Associated Charities, and already the
baskets have been sent out to the
people selected by this organization as
worthy of the benefits bestowed
through the kindness of many people.
Mrs. C. ]. Sherlock was the leading
spirit in the movement--it has her con-
sistent toll and labor which has made
the jousousness of the occasion posi-
BILE.
The Times Recorder claims no
credit 1t was a duty--and the people
responded to the requests.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
EMBARGO PLACED ON LIQUOR
SHIPMENTS By EXPRESS cos,

BALTIMORE, Nd. Dec. 23.-Ex-
press companies here today placed an
embargo on liquor shipments, extend
irg from noon yesterday to nine o'clock
this morning. All of the express con-
Germs are swamped with shipments di-
rected to parties in dry states, and it
became necessary to refuse further
shipments in order to relieve the re-
sulting congestion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
ARABIA WAS NOT IN
MAJEsTY'S SERVICE

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 23.-The
British government reported to the
state department today that the Brit
ish liner Arabia, sunk some time ago
in the Mediterranean by German sub
marine, was not at that time, nor had
the vessel ever been, in the Entente
military or naval service.
Previously, the German government
defended the sinking of the Arabia by
asserting the Arabia was an armed
auxiliary, of the British navy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
WAR NEWS ASIDE
WHILE NATIONS
TALKING NOTES

With bad weather hampering opera
tions on most of the fronts, comment
on Wilson's note commanded practic-
ally all OF the attention of the war dis
patches.
Paris officially reported bad weathe :
on the Macedonian front prevented any
operations whatever. The Germans be-
came more active with artillery In the
Hardaumont region and near Gam
brettes, in France, according to the
French statement. The only infantry
activity reported was an attack by the
Germans in the Champagne district.
which the French said was repulsed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
Wilson'S ! Note Resented by French.

Wilson's Note Resented by French.
PARIS, Dec. 27-President WilsonA
note to the belligerents, and Secretary
Lansing's statement, explaining ths
position assumed by the United States
took precedence over everything In
Paris newspapers today. The aotiok
of MI. Wilson by no means meet favor
among the commentators here. and the
American presidents statement aimed
at all belligerents, so far as is knowr
here seemed to be identically resenteo
1t is dclared his action is not oppOr-
tune. and two newspapers went so f2a
as to say the American goyernmentS
action was influenced by fear of the
intensihcation OF German submarine
warfare and the report that GermauR
is preparing to send one hundred sHe
twenty-five submarines to prey on com
merce along the American coast.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
villa Said to Dominate Torreon.

Ell PASO. Tex, Dec. %. An uncon-
frmed report that Villa had captured
Torreon was forwarded to Washington
BY government agents today. 1t is re-
ported the battle there started yester-
day morning and that the city capitu.
lated at l o'clock in the afternoon.
Sala2a is reported to be leading an
outlaw attack on Chihuahua City today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
ROUGH WEATHER Is
SLATED THIS WEEK

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 23.-Mod. !.
crate temperatures, followed by decid-
edly colder weather about Wednesday
Is the forecast for the Southeastern
states for the week beginning Sunday
Unsettled weather, probably beginning
the week, with fair weather thereaftr
until Thursday or Friday when snow or
rain may be expected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
j. A.. PINKST0N PAINFULLY
INJURED BY ACCIDENTAL FALL

Friends Of Mr. James A. Pinkston
learn with regret that during Satur-
day he sustained a painful fall, his
knee and wrist being badly skinned
up. In some manner he made mis-
etep while carrying package of
Christmas remembrances from the
postofflce to his offic eat the Pinkston
store, sustaining the injuries above
noted. After receiving medical atten-
tion he was able to again resume his
duties but still suffers considerable
pain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
HUNDRED INJURED DURING
FOOD RIOTS IN DRESDEN

LONDON, Dec. 23.--One hundred
persons we're injured, many of them Sc
iiously, during food riots occurring In
dresden, Germany, December 18th, 18th
and 10Th. First information concern
ing these riots leaked out today, be-
ing received here In a Rotterdam news
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
agency.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
SANTA ROsALIA IS
TAKEN BY VILLA

Ell PASO. Tex, Dec. 23.-Santa Ro-
salia was captured by villa on Decem-
Der 18th, according to q message re-
ceived by an FL Paso man who owns
property in Santa Rosalia. Three hun
dred Carranza soldiers are reported
captured and nearly all executed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24

many must decline to permit the Unit
ed States to participate in the peace
conference. This newspaper said that
II President Wilson really wants peace
in Europe, he needs only to induce the
Entente nations to accept the German
proposals.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
WOMAN EITHER JUMPS
OR FALLS NINE STORIES

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. 23.-Mra.
Gertrude Stoddard, widow OF Mobifo.
who either jumped or fell from tlsA
ninth story of hotel here last night.
IS alive today. Her condition is critioas
however.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
SHERIFF CHRISTIAN AND
PRISONER PASSED THROUGH

Sheriff c. NJ. Christian, of Preston,
Webster county, was in Americus Fri
ay afternoon. He had been to Ander-
scnville after negro John Barnes,
ard was accompanied by his prisoner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
UNCERTAINTY IS.
BIC FACTOR FOR.
An APPOINTMENT.

Nothing but "watchful waiting" is
conspicuous In the matter of an ap-
pointment to the vacancy OF solicitor
general Of the Southwestern circuit,
caused by the death OF Col. ]. R. Will
liams.
The uncertainty, made doubly so by
the holidays, restricts the movements
OF friends of all parties who have been
mentioned in connection with the ap-
pointment.
Governor Harris is in Florida, and
has advised the executive Office in At
lanta that he will not consider any
applicants until after the holidays.
1t is regarded now that ]. E. Shep.
pard, OF this city. is disqualified, be-
cause of being a member of the gen.
eral assembly, and his term of Office
does not expire until next June, when
his successor qualities.
It is thought that l.. ]. Blalock, of
this city, expects to be an applicant,
and many friends will urge his name.
John A. Fort, of this city, is actively
IL the race, and many friends are pre-
pairing to endorse him to Governor
Harris.
Zach Childers, solicitor of the city
court, will likely be an applicant, and
his many friends will back him for the
position.
At one time it was thought that John
Cheney. of Ellaville, Schley county,
solicitor of the city court there, would
be an applicant, but friends state that
he has decided not to seek the place.
George Y. Harrell, of Lumpkin, and
Ware g. Martin, of Leesburg, candi-
dates in the last race, are expected to
be applicants for the vacancy
The Americas Bar association has
taken no action on the matter 1t was
reported yesterday that suggestions
had been made to leave the endorse
ment of the bar in the hands of a
committee to select one attorney from
AmericUs, who would carry the solid
backing of all Americus lawyers.
Governor is Resting.
A dispatch yesterday shows that
Governor Harris will wait until after
the holidays to consider appointments
to vacancies in the courts. 1t says: In
letter to F. r. Jones, his private sec
retary, Friday, Governor Harris, who
is at Daytona, Fla, stated that he was
being bombarded with letters and tele-
grams indorsing various candidates for
the vacancy on the court of aE.eals.
and for other judgeship vacancies.
THE governor stated that he has no
facilities at Daytona for answering
these letters and kilograms, and that
he will not reply to them until after he
returns to Atlanta from his Christmas
vacation, which will be about January
bhst.'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
CoIogne Gazette Flays wilson.

NOlOkue UaSeCto rays Nusvh'
AMSTERDAM. Dec. 23.-1he Cologne
Gazette In its issue today says that II
President Wilson IS trying to have pub
lished the conditions upon which the
European belligerents will discuss re-
establishing peace, he is only aggravat-
ing the situation and playing into Eng
lands hands.
The Cologne Volks Zeitung says Ger.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
4 4 : = = \ + = = + 4 4
DAILY WEATHER FORECAST

? The weather forecast for Amer =
= icus and vicinity follows: 4
= Increasing cloudiness Sunday; 4
= warmer. and probable rain.
, = = = + 4 4 4 y = = = = 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-24
In italian Hands.

ROME, Dec. 23.-The American Er-
hassador has handed Wilson's note ~
the Italian foreign ministers.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-01-21
FORMER WAxAHACHItN
NAMED A. CHAIRMAN

ST. LOUIS, Mo. Jan. 2i.-N. A.
Mcmillan. formerly OF Dallas. presi-
dent OF the 81. Louis Onion Trus,
company. yesterday was named
chairman Of the board at the an
hual organization meeting of direc-
tors. lie succeeds Thomas H. West,
who retired
Mr. Mcmillan was one Of the or
ganizers of the National Exchange
Bank of Dallas in January. 1897
and was it's cashier until he came
to st. Louis to be treasurer of the
Union Trust company in 1897.
Before going to Dallas. Mcmillan
was in the grocery business In Wax
ahachie, Texas. He organized the
private bank OF Patrick. Mcmillan
& Co, and the First National Bank
OF Waxahaohie.
He was married In 1890 TO Miss
Matte Caruth of Dallas.