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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29
Chicken Soup.

The Camargo band boys will
serve chicken soup at the CONSOLE
dated school building at Camargo
Friday night, March 3lst., for the
benefit of the band. Everybody in
yited.
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LECTURE AT SPENCER

Rev. Immemuria, of Togo, will
lecture at Spencer church Saturday
night and also Sunday afternoon at
three o'clock. He will lecture at
Antioch church Sunday night, The
public is cordially invited.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29
SOCIAL EVENTS

Miss Annie Caswell Prewitt en-
tertained her Sewing Club at her
apartments on Main street Saturday
afternoon in a most delightful man
ner.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29

For Rent-My modern six-room
bungalow on Lexington avenue.
Bath, water and gas. (36-tf)
DR.. j. f. Reynolds.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29

For Rent-Nice new cottage on
Holt avenue. All conveniences.
Apply to L. w. Lee.
(39-2t) Phone 66Q-J.
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8 boxes Mothers Oats for 25 cts.
at ]. B. Whites
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29
BIRTHS

A son was born in this city
Thursday to Mrs. Lee Trimble. wife
Of the well and popular rural
route carrier.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29

"Sunbrite," a good cleanser, 5
cents a box, at Vanarsdelps.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29
:. Rooms for Rent-4 large rooms

OnF Harrison avenue, water and gas.
taetf) Mrs. c. T. Wilson.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29

Good steaks, roasts, fowls, etc.,
at C. S. HUMPHREYS & Co. (37-tf)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29

All kinds of green stuff as good
as the market affords. Phone BAG.
(37-tf) 9. S. HUMPHREYS & Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29

Fancy Evaporatsd ApricOts IS
cents per pound. J. B. wAiie's-
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29

National Corn Flakes, cents q
package, at VanarsdelPs.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29

Pure Maple Syrup so cents per
quart; Log Cabin Maple As cents
per quart at J. B. Whites.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29

Large size cans Petit Pois Peas
20 cents at Whites.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29

Wesson Oil 25 cents can.
]. B. Whites.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29

Fresh kale every day,
at VanarsdelPs.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29

1921
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-03-29

Lena 'sponcil to Amelia sponcil,
100 acres of land on Little Slate
creek.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19
F.TR0POL WILL GO
INTO MEAT BUSINESS

V. Petropol has decided to remain
in An1ericus after May 1st, at which
time he will go out of his present
business.
Mr.. Petropol has two farms near
Americas which he will operate, and
together with his manager, p. H.
Corbett, they will not only look afte.
their farming interests here, but will
engage in the wholesale produce and
meat business, and will be located on
the Central spur track in the rear Of
Earrold's Warehouse, on Hampton
street
MFR. Petropol says he intends 10
rake this wholesale produce and meat
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19
j. 8. CAVALRY
IS CAP 7 j RED

DOUGLAS, Ariz., Jan. 19.-Seyen
enlisted men of the Seventh United
States cavalry, engaged in patrol du-
ty along the Mexican border, have
been taken prisoners by a superior
force of Mexican bandits, according to
{. telephone message received here
fran Wichita, Ark, early today. The
fighting which preceded the capture Of
the troopers occurred in the vicinity
OF Doyle's Wells, Ariz., fourteen miles
south of Wichita, and was witnessed
by one or two cowboys who escaped
and reported the occurrence to the
military authorities.
George Doolittle, a cowboy, who sa W
the fight between the bandits and cav
alrymen, rushed into Wichita about
midnight, bringing first news of the
battle. He rode the distance between
Wichita and Doyle's Wells at a fur
i0us pace, and his pony was utterly
exhausted. A telephone message
to Douglas informed the authorities,
who Immediately despatched body Of
fifty cavalrymen in pursuit of the out
laws and their captives. The direc-
ton taken by the bandits after the
fight is unknown, but it is feared they
may cross into Mexico, thus eluding
successful pursuit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19
TWO FIFTY MILLION
IN WAR SUPPLIES

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-Tito Mazzoni,
representing French and Italian syn
dicate, is on his way to the United
States to purchase war supplies, and
is expected to reach New York within
week, according to information re-
ceived today by P. H. Marcone, resi-
dent representative of the National
Surety company here.
Mazzoni has commissions to buy
two hundred and CITY dollars worth
of munitions, and war supplies of ev-
cry description, and contracts will be
Lex by him during his stay in this
country. Industries in every part of
the United States are expected to share
the task of filling these orders, though
the main contract may be sublet by
original contractors here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19
REBELS FIGHTING
IN WAR TORN CHINA

SHANGHAI, China, Jan 19.-It is
authoritatively stated today that Yum
nanese rebels have not occupied Suifu,
as previously reported in press dis
patches. Official advices are to the
effect that six thousand imperial troops
continue to hold Suifu, though rebels
in that section are active.
An unstated number of imperial
troops are pushing southwark con-
stantly in the direction of Suifu from
Wweil Chow, and skirmishing between
this force and the rebels occurred to-
day near Hwei Chow, on the Yunnan
border.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19
All Southland HOnOrs.

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 19.-The one
hundred and ninth anniversary of the
birth of Robert E. Lee, commander-in-
chief of the Confederate armies dur
Ihg the War Between the States, is be-
ing celebrated generally throughout
tie South today The day is a legal
holiday in Virginia, North Carolina
South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Ala
bama, Mississippi and Arkansas by
legislative enactment of these states,
and a general suspension of business
prevails there today Banks and
,ublic buildings throughout the South
gre close in memory of the great chief
tain, and memorial services are be-
ing held in many cities. These cele-
Nrations are being made the occasion
;or eulogizing the memory of Gen
lee, as well as extolling his virtues
and the splendid military achieve
ments of troops under his command
Lnder the auspices OF the Unite
daughters of the Confederacy, which
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19
Prison 400
Will Have New
Honor Guests

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 19.-The social
colony at the federal prison composed
OF the crook aristocracy" of the coun-
try, and numbering more than one
millionaire, will have tive interesting
additions shortly in the persons of
Herman j. Dietz, a jeweler, and his
son, Charles Dietz. They have pleaded
guilty in the north to smuggling near
" half million dollars worth of jew
elry across the Canadian border.
Dietz has been one of the big inn
porting jewelers. of the country, it is
said, and has made huge sums Of
money.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19
JURORS IN SPECIAL
TERM To be DRAWN
IN LEE WEDNESDAY

Judge z. A. Littlejohn and Solicitor
General ]. R. Williams, of the South
western circuit, went to Leesburg
Wednesday afternoon to draw a spe-
cial venire of jurors for service at the
special term of the Lee Superior court
Which will convene Monday, Januaryr
31st, for the trial of G. w. Chance,
Claud Chance, Minter Kennedy and
the negro, Ike Carter, charged with
the murder of A. D. Oliver, the famous
ftnancier.
Much speculation is being indulged
i'll concerning the approaching trial,
especially as to the number of jurors
which will be sufficient to carry on the
work of the court, which has been
laid out.
1t is not an improbable state of af-
fairs for complications to arise over
the failure to select a jury for the
trial of the first defendant who will be
one of the three white men. 1t is es-
timated that there are something over
three hundred names in the Lee coun>
ty jury box and it is confidently be
leved that Judge Littlejohn will draw
at least one hundred jurors for ser
vice when the special term opens.
In the case of conviction of the first
defendant, there would certainly be
difficulty in the way of selecting Jurors
for citing on the second case. All of
these possibilities are being consid-
e"ed, and it would not be surprising
if situation arose whereby a motion
was made for change of venue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19
SENATOR WANTS US
MAKE MUNITIONS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 19.-Sen-
atOr Cummins, progressive-republican
who represents Iowa in the senate, to-
day urged upon the senate the plan of
eliminating private profits as an influ-
ence toward war by government manu-
facture of all war munitions. Sena-
ter Cummins presented his plan in one
CT the most brilliant speeches he has
yet delivered before that body, and
electrified many members with the en-
thusiasm he displayed.
He pleaded with the democratic ma
jority to set aside political lines for
the once and adopt his esolution,
TIE immediate effect of wrhich would
be the appointment of a special COM
nittee authoized to inquire into the
most feasible plan for acquiring and
constructing plants that would supply
the United States army and navy with
its arm and amor plates, as well as
everything else needed.
Senator Cummins resolution would
also instruct the special committee to
devise and rennrt tO tho senate cupL
additional legislation as would be nee
essary in order to prevent private
industries manufacturing such prod
ucts in this country as would be built
by the proposed government plants.
At 2:20 o'clock this afternoon de
bate on the resolution continued,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19
CITY COURT HAS
TWO WEEKS LEFT
FOR CIVIL CASES

The City Court took a recess Tues
day afternoon until Monday morning
January Gath as was predicted in these
columns yesterday.
All of the Jail cases on the criminal
docket were disposed of and agreement
vas reached between the court and
counsl to waive jury trial on several
cases which will be heard before his
honor, Judge William Nj. Harper, on
Thursday.
The civil calendar has already been
arranged for two weeks session by the
court and the bar, and it will be taken
up Monday morning, January oath.
The jurors drawn for the remaining
two weeks of the City Court session
are:
For the week beginning January
oath: T. M. Harlem, S. T. Bradford,
j. w. l.. Daniel, S. A. Rodgers, B. \.
Bradley, W. L. Chambliss, c. L. Hogs
head, NJ. N. jennings, H. L. Mize, J.
+. Giles, A. B. Croxton, A. A. Press
ley, F. w. Griffin, Ross Dean, G. l..
Howell, C. E. Rayfeld, j. w. Murray,
I. B. Woolridge, R. L. Griffin, NJ.
E. Morgan, J. E. Hightower, c. w.
Grant, C. j. Sherlock, w. ]. William
son.
For the week beginning January 81
Messrs, w. F. Ferguson, J. P. Cato, c.
F. Ansley, ]. A. Daniel, T. c. Tillman,
W A. Wilson, T. E. Robbins, T. l..
Summers, j. Y. Snipes, c. c. Clay,
Thomas Harold, n. NJ. Dudley, Rev.
Lansing Burrows, E. A. luke, w. 0.
Barnet, R. P Stackhouse, A. J. Du-
pree, F. w Hines, s. E. Mitchell, E. D.
Young, NJ. n, Edwards, John o. Suggs,
Cary Daniels, W. B. Worthy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19
BUILDER
PASSES AWAY At
HOME IN CORDELE

Judge Samuel W. Coney, of Crisp
county, passed away at 9 o'clock Wed
Eesday morning at his home in Cor
dele, after an illness of some duration
from an incurable malady.
Judge Coney had been ordinary OF
Crisp county since it was created
about ten years ago, and was univer-
sally loved and esteemed by all who
knew him.
Before Crisp county was laid off
Judge Coney represented Dooly coun-
ty in the state legislature, and the dis
trict which composed Dooly and other
counties in the state senate. He was
q learned man and responsible for 4
great many of the permanent acts OF
legislation in the state, and for the ad.
vancement of his own county and sec.
ton.
At one time Judge Coney was vice
president of the old S. A. NJ. railroad,
which was the line now owned by the
Ssaboard Air Line railway, and at thai
time the Savannah. Americus and
Montgomery railroad. His connec
tion with many enterprises made his
citizenship valuable to his county and
state.
Judge Coney was almost seventy
years of age, and had lived all of his
life in this section of the state. He
numbered his fiends by all who knew
him, and the county and state IS
poorer by his demise He had a large
host of friends in Sumter county,
who will attend his funeral
Mrs. George. oliver, of Americus, is
a daughter of the deceased, Mrs. p. c.
Clegg of Americus, is a sister; Mrs.
Lee Allen, of Americus, and Mrs. e. B.
Clements, of Buena Vista, are nieces,
while Messrs. Sam Clegg, Of Americus,
and Perry Clegg, of Cordele, are neph-
ews of the deceased
The funeral of Judge Coney will be
held Thursday morning at Cordele,
and many who knew him from all
parts of the state will attend the last
sad tributes to be paid to his memory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19
ALL ARE SAFE ON
RYNDAM BOAT At.
.GRAVESEND PORT

LONDON, Jan. 19.-The Holland
American line steamer Ryndam, bound
from New York to Rotterdam, is
aground at Gravesend today, with all
on board safe. AS reported in these
dispatches yesterday the Ryndam
was sighted late Tuesday proceeding,
bows down, toward port, but informa-
ton concerning the cause was not at
that time available.
None of the passengers or crew of
the Ryndam have been allowed 70
disembark by the English authorities,
and an investigation is under way
this morning to ascertain the extent
of the damage sustained by the big
liner. This investigation will be thor.
ough, and every effort is being made
tC locate the cause, as we'll as to de-
termine whether or not the damage
to the Ryndam is chargeable to out
side agencies or to enemy spies on
board the vessel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19

PARIS, Jan. 19,-Today's official
statement issued from army head
quarters here says the wireless news
of the surrender of the Montenegrir
army appears premature in view of la
ter authentic advices reaching Paris.
1t is announced toda ythat news froa
another source is to the effect that ne
gotiations between Austria and Monte.
negro looking to a surrender of King
Nicholas army, have been broken off.
and that fighting will shortly be re-
newed in that section. This account
says the conditions of surrendered
proffered by Austria proved unaccept-
able to the Montenegrin authorities,
who are now determined to fight un-
til exterminated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19
WILSON BEGINS
FIGHT FOR HIS
PREPARED Ness

WASHINGTON, D. C. Ian. 19.-In
addition to making a personal appeal
to the country in series of speeches,
it is announced today that President
Wilson will soon hold further confer
erces with leaders in congress on the
issue of preparedness, and that the
patriotism of both republicans and
democrats may be invoked in the ef-
fort to push through administration
military and naval plans.
The president said this morning that
he is undeterred by the position of the
paciidists and the differences that
have arisen among preparedness advo-
Gates over the details of final plans to
he adopted. He said further that he
remains convinced that the program as
indicated in his message to congress
is the best possible to be adopted at
this time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19
CLAIMS MADE
THAT RUSSIANS
CHECKED

LONDON, Jan. 19.-The Russian ad-
vance into the Caucasus mountain re-
gion has been checked, according IN
Constantinople announcement, which
fails to correspond with the Official
statement from Petrograd, however.
The Ottoman account of events trans
piring in Asia, says the Turkish forces
there have been heavily, reinforced
and that during the past eight days the
Russians have lost heavily in men. mu-
nitions and horses while the Turk
losses have been small, comparatively.
Only slight changes in positions occu-
pied by the opposing armies have been
accomplished, according to CONSTANT
nople's statement, but the assertion is
made that the situation in the whole
Caucasus country now favors the
Turks and that Grand Duke Nicholas
is unable to so dispose his troops Al
to successfully pursue the campaign.
Petrograd adyices, whiche are veri-
fed by the Russian official statement.
say the Caucasus campaign continues
to develop favorably for the SIav ar
Lilies and that strong Turkish posi-
tions in that region have been occu-
pied by forces under command of
Grand Duke Nicholas. Russian losses
during the operations are referred 10
as SMALL while Turk casualties are
exported as heavy. Good progress ID
also being made by the Russians in
their Persian campaign, where the
lines are being constantly stretched
toward the British troops lighting on
the other side of the peninsula.
These operations are considered Of
the utmost Importance here, although
isolated from the main
theatre of the European war. Many
Observers today held that the Russo
British operations in the east should
be considered in connection each with
the other, and that the Russian ad
vance in the Caucasus and in Persia,
coupled with the British successes in
Nesopotamia, undoubtedly have for
their object that stopping of further
Turkish advances toward the Orient.
There is little new light on Greek
happenings today. Reports concern
ng strong Entente movements there
Turing yesterday, all originated from
German, sources, and late today the
British foreign office professed to be
without confrmatorZ news.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19

LONDON, Jan 19.-The total Ger
man casualties, as published in Berlin
official casualty lists to date total g.
535,76S, so Harold ]. Tenant, parlia-
mentary under secretary for war, told
members of the house of commons in
session here today. The total known
German dead total 5SS,9s9, said Mr.
Tenant.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19
.DISPATCH|NG FOR
TRAINS BY PHONE
WILL Be USED SOON

The Central of Georgia railway will
Immediately commence the construc-
ton and installation of a telephone
line between Savannah and Macon
with which to despatch tains. An
announcement to this effect has been
made by G. L. Gambler, general super
intendent.
About five years ago the Central
put in telephone lines on some of
its divisions, and as it's greater eff
fciency was demonstrated, other di-
visions we're added. Columbus and
birmingham were linked with the me-
tallic circuit then Macon and Atlanta :;
then Macon and Columbus and final
ly Macon and Albany. These lines
soon gave evidence of efficiency, in
the saving of time in the transmits
sion of train orders; in the tightening
of the work on the dispatcher's hands
and because of the facility of use of
the telephone as compared with the
Morse telegraph.
With the completion of tie metallic
circuit between Savannah and Macon
the Central of Georgia will have about
1916 miles of metallic circuit. The
link from Savannah to Macon will be
put into operation at an estimated
cost of about $4,000
One of the advantages of the tele-
phone system owned by the railway
is the saving effected in long-distance
messages when it is necessary for the
head of one department to speak per-
sonally with the head of another de-
partment several hundred miles away
Besides this, there is the advantage
in case of train wreck, or trouble
On the line; in an, instant a member
Of the train crew can rig up the por-
table phone set carried on all trains,
attach it to the overhead wire and
he in communication with the dis
patcher at headquarters, reporting his
trouble.
The necessary copper wire for the
new installation was purchased some
time ago. At that time the price on
copper was normal, but since the war
the price has increased a great deal
1t is hoped to have the wires strung
and in operation by the first of April
The system will be of the "selector"
type in use on other railroads. BY
turning button the dispatcher may
cause a bell to ring in any of the
offices along the line, thus establish
ing communication.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19

society few years took over the
duty of preserving correct Confederate
history for the enlightenment of the
nations, has charge of most of to-
days memorial services, and many
Crosses of Honor, will be bestowed
upon Confederate Veterans and their
direct descendants under direction OF
this society.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19

$4,000 FOR FIGHT

= OATMAN, Ariz., Jan. 19-Busi- y
y ness men and mine owners of =,
y this town met last night and de- y
y cided to offer a purse of $4,000 y
= for a fight between Champion Jess \
= Willard and Frank Moran, of y
Pittsburg, for the worlds heavy ,
y weight title, and the offer was to- =
= day sent to Tom Jones, manager =
= for Willard, in Kansas City. =
y y y = \ = = = =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19

business one of the largest in this sec
ton of the state, and will employ one
CT more road men to work the terri
tory in and around Amerieus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-19
4 4 4 4 \ 4 y + y + = 4 4 y
; STRIPPING EXPECTING =
, PARDON IN 20 DAYS \

= MACON, Ga, Jan. 19.-Thomas =
= Edgar Stripping expects to be =
= pardoned within the next thirty \
= days, according to a statement >
= made by him to Charles league, =
= of Macon, state secretary of the =
= Baracas and Philatheas. :
league says Stripping is shap- =
y ing his plans in expectation of !
= early freedom. =
= = = 4 4 \ \ + \ 4 + \ \ 4 =