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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-26

said said corporation is a general
mercantile business, such as buying
ard selling groceries dry goods, no.
tions, hardware, farmers supplies, cot
ton warehouse business and commits
sion merchants, buying and selling fer
tllizers, etc.
9Th.
The capital stock of said corpora
ton shall be $15,OOO.O0, with the priv
ilege of increasing the same to $780,
100000 by a majority vote of the stack
holders of said corporation, said stock
tC be divided into shares of $4,000
each. The entire amount of said CAPT
tai stock has actually been paid in, and
petitioners desire the right and priv
ilege to have the subscriptions to said
capital stock to be paid in money or
property, to be taken at a conservative
valuation.
9Th.
Petitioners desire the right to sue
and be sued, to plead and be implead-
ed, to have and use a common seal, to
make all necessary bylaws and regu.
lations, and to do all other things that
may be necessary for the successful
carrying on of said business, includ-
ing the right to buy, hold and sell real
estate and personal property suitable
to the purposes of the corporation, and
to execute notes and bonds as evidence
OF Indebtedness incurred, or which
may be incurred, in the conduct of the
affairs of the corporation and to Sc
cure the same by mortgage, security
deed, or other form of lien, under ex-
listing laws.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-26

The high price of cotton continues
in spite of the absence of ships and
the failure of the Ford expedition to
ering about peace-Atlanta Journal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-26

Villas plea is not guilty in the case
OF the murder of 10 Americans re.
Gently. But Villa has made certain
threats which will tend to indict him
just the same, so far as public opinion
is concerned Columbus Ledger.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-26

King Constantine says he will ap-
prove martial law if the ministry de-
sire it, In the meantime the king re-
raains behind closed doors for the
most part lest someone take a shot at
hlm.-Columbus Enquirer-Sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-26

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City of Americas.
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Webster County.
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Third Congressional District.
U. S. Court, Southern District of
Georgia.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-26
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Americas, Ga, January &c. 1916
Does your girl like flowers. If she
Eoesn't. she's not human.
There's not much difference in pre-
paredness" and safety first"
In a day or so, these paragraphs
xiII be turned over to the devil.
You needn't deny that there's lit
Gle spark of love still burning"
Let's take a little trip to Mexico and
get our forty acres and a mule.
Is there a little of that 'green-eyed
monster" in you? OF course, you're
human
II didn't affect us much either way
that is, the court decision on the
income tax.
Montenegro is a strategist-they
bluff EN- with peace so as to prepare
for more fighting.
Inc rdlhelld uu 10 right ISdudplS
stuff, and there staff of reporters have
vivid imaginations.
Mayor Jeems Woodward has vetoed
the finance sheet. If anybody can dc
a, and get away with 1t he certainly
can.
There's a fellow in this town who
has the sweetest disposition-but oc-
easionally the girls don't agree with
aim
All the time we have been crying
for biennial sessions of the legisla-
ture, some folks are making them
ssmi-annual
Every man makes his own hell, &C
cording to New York preacher. And,
ycu mean to leave tie wife out of ii
altogether
Louisiana is boiling with a guber-
Material election-which is fore
runner of the kind that Georgia is III
store for.
In an Arkansas paper We read Mr..
Virgil Sample and wife have been
blessed with a 10 pound boy" And is
that a Sample?
AmeriCuS notice 6ragpnh fhirtnhn
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-05
Empire Theatre

There are many thrilling moments in "Biaek Fear" the latest release on the Metro program in which Grace Elliston makes her denut. Among the more notable scenes are a faithful re- production of the Juvenile Court in New York city, a Supreme Court scene, A big ball room scene, the home of a wealthy broker ill Riverside Drive, and many other interesting locales in the metropolis. This picture will be shown on Friday.
 Saturday, Blanche Sweet iu "fhe Painted Lndy,n Bud Duncan in "Al. most King h "rhe Strange Case of Mary Page, make up very pleasing program
 Edwin Stevens, the noted Broad way star comes Monday in the Universal feature production, in five reels, "fhe Man Inside.o Supporting MT. Stevens is specially selected company of film stars. The drama is adapted from the novel by Natalie Sumner Lincoln and is a vital, gripping story of diplomatic life in Washington.
 Tuesday, "Captain Macklinn, Mu. tual Maste rpieture, by Richard Hard ing Davis, and featuring Lillian Gish This is the story of A West Point stu dent and is very interesting from start to finish.
 Wednesday, MT. Henry Kolker is presented in the weird and vital play, "The Warning This is one of the Equitable features that have been giving such good satisfactiu on Wed nesdays at the Empire.
 Thursday, Francis Ford and Grace Cunard will show new and startling thrills in "The Broken Coin.n adv
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-05
WOODSTOCK

Palmer Memorial hall was opened on Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Minnie Palmer Dean. A brief dedicatory ser vice was conducted by Rev. MT. Hartman of Putnam, attended by Pnlmer descendants. A very interest ing and instructive lecture was given at 40 by Collins Van Der Berg, upon " The Lure of New England Colonial Dsys," illustrated by stereopticon views.
 Philip R. Dean spent Saturday and Sunday in Washington, ID. C., where he met his sister from the far west.
 Miss Louise Howard was a week end guest of Miss Eleanor Johnson.
 About a dozen members of our Sun day school attended the Institute in Thompson, Sunday afternoon.
 Mrs. Howard conducted an interes . ing Missionary meeting at Miss Le . ter's, Wednesday afternoon upon "Ja pans Response to the Gospel"
 Mrs Clarence Taber was home over Sunday.
 Miss Mary Flynn is spending this week in New Haven and Mrs. Bing- ham is with her mother.
 The following pupils had perfect at- tendance for the month of April in ElmFAle school:
 George Meehan, Charles Peckham, Ernest Peekham.
 Per cent of attendance, S6 26.
 Flora s. Alton.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-05
WEST WOODSTOCK

Mrs. Richard Hicks and daughter have been spending few days in New York.
 been recent visitor at Melvin Vii. coxis.
 S. P. Butler and family of New Hn. ven have been recent guests Of Mrs. S. Buffers.
 John Davidson and family of the Red W hite district were Sunday visi- tors at Frederick Davidson
 The Clark cottage has been recently sold to Mrs. Nancy Howard of the Red White district, West Woodstock
 The Planter place has changed hands. Miton Esterorooks of Woodstock Val ley is the new owner.
 The ladies of the Congregational church will serve dinner in the vestry on Friday al noon.
 The Congregational church is re- ceiving a new coat of paint.
 Richard Hicks is having hard wood floors laid in his house. Arnold X Son of Eastford are doing the work.
 Miss Bernice Bates returned to Stam- ford last Sunday after spending a week at her home here.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Myers and son Of Putnam spent the week end al John Shepard's.
 Frederick Davidson is having his barn newly shingled.
 ] M. Perrin and family were in WestfoTd last Sunday.
 Mrs. Glapp of Pomfret Center is caring for Mrs. Henry Chamberlin at present.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-05
POMFRET

Last Wednesday evening the first of a series of social evenings at the differ ent schoolhouses in town was held at the South school Owing to Mir. Ash $ automobile getting stuck in the mud at the corner there was little delay in beginning, for others who had cars joined together and helped pull it out. Everett Brown presided and very hap. oily introduced H. H. Davenport who gave his talk on his trip West after which the Neighborhood orchestra played number of selections and re. treatments were served. The room was we'll filled and everyone seemed to enjoy the evening.
 A number of pupils in the 7th and Sth grades are making use of the privilege of going to Putnam on Wed nesday afternoons, the boys to go into the mechanical work at the Trade School and the girls to attend sewing or cooking classes.
 Arbor or Tree Day will be observed at the different schools on Friday.
 Jason Greene had stroke of paraly. sis lass week and died on Sunday af- ternoon. The funeral services were held at the house Wednesday, Rev II. A. Beadle officiating. A quartet from the Baptist church, Putnam, sang number of selections.
 The Ladies' Benevolent society met with Miss Elinor Mathewson Wednes. day afternoon. Owing to the farmers being so busy with their teams these days the attendance Was not large but those who could go enjoyed the after noon very much.
 The postponed Easter concert of the Sunday school of the Congregational church was held last Sunday afternoon and the children all had their parts so 1t passed of very well and proved very interesting to the parents and friends who attended.
 The rummage sale held at theNeigh- borhood House Saturday evening WAS very successful ,one as a variety of things had been contributed and an eager crowd was there to buy. They netted about $25. Owing to a gift oi S250 by friend il was possible to pay of nearly $500 on the mortgage this month
 All of Dr. Overlook s friends will be glad to know that he has shown quite a perceptible gain since last week.
 Miss Hoppin is in town this week putting her house in order preparatory to the coming of Royal Taft and fami ly of Providence. A numoer of other houses are being prepared for their oc- cupants whose 'coming will be an- nouneed later.
 Rev. MT. Wright lof Dayvile oceu- pied the pulpit of the Congregatio nal church last Sunday morning in ex- change with the pastor.
 George Porter and family moved in to the new house on Mrs Randolph Ciark's place last wet k Saturday where MT. Porter has charge of the Japanese garden and the Casino.
 Louis Euvrard and family have talk en the lower floor of Harry Smiths house and moved in on Monday. Mir. Euvrard was here with his brother Julian some years ago so he is not stranger. Mrs. Edwards father lives with them.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-05
WEST THOMPSON

Several young people from here took exercise Sumo ay afternoon by walking to Thompson and attending the Sun day school convention.
 Rev. and Mrs. Miller attended the Neighborhood preachers meeting Tuesday held with Rev. and Mrs. Stanley at Putnam.
 5. P. Sandstrom and family enter- tained several friends on Sunday.
 Mrs. Potvin returned from the Mem. orial hospital in Worcester where she has been the pust three weeks
 Mrs. Emily Bigelow is with Mrs. Nultall in Webster few days this week, the latter being somewhat in- disposed.
 Little Irene Fletcher, who has been very sick for several days, Is still in a serious condition.
 Mrs. Mary Marsh and Herbert were in town last Thursday and called on friends.
 The pulpit at the Methodist church was supplied Sunday morning by Rev. c. D Stanley of Putnam and in the evening by Rev. E. C. Bass of Providence. Next Sunday the pastor will preach and administer eommu- nion.
 The community was shocked to hear of the death by shooting of MT. Petus and daughter Sybil. Both were well known here and much sympathy is expressed for Mrs. Pettis.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-05
FINE BUILDING
Palmer Memorial Hall
Dedicated at Woodstock Tuesday

The dedication of Palmer Memorial Hall at Woodstock Hill occurred Tues day at one o'clock p. m.
 This fine structure is erected by Mrs. Minerva Palmer Dean, wife of Charles A. Dean of Wellesley Farms, Mass. and Punta Gorda, Florida, in memory of her Palmer ancestors, her father De- ing Samuel Palmer, the son of Heze kiah Palmer. descended from Thomas Palmer, who settled in ROwley, Mss. about 1850
 This hall is located upon the land formerly the home ot Joseph Russell, father of Judge k. F. Russell of this city and commands beautiful view to the eaSt of Woodstock Lake and the city of Putnam,
 The corner stone was laid in 1915, the contractor being Fhe Wheaton Build ing and Lumber Company. The arch iteegs were Ralph F. Sawyer of the dfm of Sawyer X Watrous of Des Moines, Iowa, and Mr. Derby of the firm ot Derby & Robinson ot Boston, anu Is .of colonial style, built of bull brick and granite with light green trimmings. The assembly hall has a seating capacity or 200 and k finished in soft tint of green, and is constructed for concerts and entertainments of a high class When fully completed il will be presented to the town Of Wood stock by Mrs Dean. The building cost about s20, 900.
 The dedicatory service was conduct ed by Rev. C. J. Hartman of St. Phil ! ip's church, Putnam, in memory of the Palmer antecedents. Those pres ent were Palmer descendants, among them being Master Palmer Dean who resides at the Palmer homestead. A picture was .taken of the descendants on the steps of the building.
 At l.45 p. m. a stereopticon lecture was given by w. Collins. Van den Berg entitled "rhe Road to Yesterday" There is to be anotherTlectuTe in this hall Tuesday, May 18th, by Dr. Ed ward Howard Griggs of Boston on "The World War and Ethics,p at l4j D. m. Tickets % cents, on sale al thS | Woodstock post office.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-05
NORTH WOODSTOCK

l.. II Healey has gone AS delegate to the National Dairy convention held in Washington this week
 social was held in the hall last week Wednesday evening by the Ladies Aid society. A good supper and interesting program was provided for the enjoyment of those attending
 Mrs. C. Allison Potter entertained the Social Danes at her home last Thursday. The affair passed of pleas antly.
 Mrs. Caroline Chaffer is spending a week with her niece, Mrs. Jennings at Riverside.
 District No Is, Miss Mildred Be ennis, teacher, is the banner school for A pril , the attendance being loo per cent.
 Guests at Rockledge farm for the weekend were Clarence Pierce and Everett Newton of Worcester.
 Mrs McVey is entertaining her dan- ghter, Mrs. Marion Hastings, Of Bend, Oregon.
 Miss Maude HeaIey returned to Bridgeport on Sunday to resume her school duties
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-05
ChlICre Cry
 FOR fIETcHERS C A S . R A
Just a Supposition.

The information in the Good Book to the effect that there will be no giv- ing in marriage in heaven may refer to wedding presents only.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-05
EAST PUTNAM

There will be a May Basket social in the church Saturday evening, be- ginning al eight o'clock. Ladies are invited to bring baskets containing lunch for two people. There will be an entertainment during the evening en- titled The Family Album. Ice cream will be sold after the entertainment. Mrs. c. NJ. Burrill and Mrs. Fred Bab bitt have charge of the evening. It is hoped there will be large attendance
 MT. and Mrs. Olin Torrey entertain ed friends from Thompson, Sunday.
 Mrs. Frank Larrow is visiting a friend from out of town.
 Mrs. Arthur Cutler was visited by friends from Quadic, Sunday after noon.
 J. A. Chapman and son Adin were in Boston one day last week.
 Mrs. James Smith and five children of killingly and Miss Edna Morisrty of Putnam Heights were guests of Mrs. Frank Smith, Sunday.
 Mrs. E. K. Torrey and son George were Danielson visitors Saturday.
 Miss Clara Burrll spent the week end with her cousin c. M. Burrill and family.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-05
HAD I'll SCARF PINS
Former Thompson Man Had Sl.ll7, ,0O4
 Estate
Joseph E. Gay Leaves Large Collection of
 Jewelry

A recent item in the New York pI- pers regarding the estate of the late Joseph k. Gay, who died in that city, Sept. 2S, 1914, is of interest 10 many in this section as Mir. Gay spent his early lifeIin Thompson. The funeral was held in the Congregational church in Thompson, the burial taking place in the family lot in West Thompson. The three nieees mentioned are natives of Thompson, being born in Thom pson, daughters of the late Dr. C. \ Hosford The article is as follows:
 A curious collection of seatfpins, brooches and rings, many of small val. ue, was revealed April l7th in the ap praisa of tine estate Of Joseph E Cav, who was president of the Wolverine Copper Company and the Mohawk Mining Company until short time before his deSth on September 2Sth, 1914. The appraisal filed by Transfer Tax Appraiser Anthony I Luddon showed total assets of SII73. .759, the net estate being Sl ,ll7,o04
 The Deneficiaries were Richard Lew is Gay, the decedent's brother, who re. eeived S800, ,0O0, and Grace NJ. Chafiee, Elizabeth Ii. Yandell and Annie H. kimball, nieces, who received s212, ,234 eaeh. The decedent owned no aeal eS- tate in the State of New York, but had an estale, the value of which Is not disclosed, in New Hampshire.
 Searfpins to the number of 771, az gregating in value S7207, the most val, uable one being a diamond pin valued al s250, were among the effects. A col lection of Al brooches was valued al Sls49. There were 423 rings, which l were valued at S9026, the most valua- ble among them being eats eye at l S400, an emerald and ruby snake ring
 at $500, and diamond star and sap phire at S200.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-05
EAST WOODSTOCK

Miss Agnes White is spending 8 few weeks in Thompson.
 Miss Ethel Upham of Woburn, Mass is spending weeks vacation at her home.
 Miss PIatt of shelton spent the week end with George BoSworth and family. Mrs Bosworth accompanied her home Monday 10 visit her parents.
 Mrs. Stephen Ross age should have been 50 years instead of 50 as reported last week.
 Mrs. Anna Bemis, who has .been a resident here for about 45 years, moves this week to Wallingford, Conn, to make her home with her son Earl and wife. Her winters for several years past have been spent in Worcester. She will be missed by her many friends.
 Mrs. l.. II. Llndeman was the reeip- tent of well filled Maybasket on Tuesday evening, il being the gift of her class of boys in Sunday school. X social time was enjoyed with games.
 The meeting of the Community was held last Wednesday evening The prog ram was in charge of Mrs. \ F, White md consisted Of a sdfill hy S
  Agnes White, reading, Mrs J S May. An interesting account of an inspec- ton trip was given by Harris S. May. He with 50 students in the Mechanical EuQineefing department of Sheffield Scientific, accompanied by professors, visited the Electrical, Steel, IFan, and Munitlon plants at New York, Phila deiphia, Altoona and Pittsburg, Pa, the trip occupying len days \ social hour followed. The committee for May Is l.. sH LindemaR, Miss Ruth Witter, ,lrs George BosWorth.
 A missionary meeting will be held next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. | in nction Leader, Mrs. A. II. lib. | bard The annual business meeting will be held the same cay.
 Miss Nellie Prstt has returned from Dudley where she spent the winter.
 A very successful social was given last Friday evening by Mrs. B. k. | Eddy, Misses Flora Alton and Ruth Witter. An appetizing supper of salads, escalloped potato, cold ham, rolls, cake, olives and coffee was selv. ed in the chapel, the program followed. Piano solo Miss Clara Eddy | Months of the year represented by the young boys and girls
 l Solo Mrs. N T. White | Reading Mrs. Jane Perry There was also a floral contest and an exhibit of old fashioned photo- graphs. Games and marching follow ed, the attendance being about 75.
 The concert by the singing class in 1 the Congregational church last Mon day evening was well attended and lhe mum bers received hearty applause, | D. M. Cewie, instructor, was director | The chorus numbered 45. Special | mum bers by the ladies chorus were "Cnrry me back to old Nirginny" and "Yonder in Irish clen;" and "Gently ye pillows" and "Father, know Thy ways are just" by mems voices were well received. "The milln was given by members from the North parish. A l duet was sweetly sung by Mrs. Harold | Hubbard and Mrs. George Lyon. Miss Agnes White was the able pianist.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-05

Mrs. Sarah (Mills) Truesdale died at the home of her son intWest Soner- Vile, Mass. ,on Thursday. Mrs. Trues. dale was the eldest of eight children of the family of the late Andrew and Ma. ria (ferryl Mills, and was born in Thompson in lS40, uniting with the Congregational church in 1858. Being of kindly sympathetic nature she en. deared herself to the many acouain. ees whom she met in whatever station of life. After the death of her father at the age of 9S years three wears ago. with whom she had lived and cared for the last twenty years of his life, she went away from Thompson ana had lived with her son. The funeral was held at his residence inWest Som- erville on Monday. The burial was in monson beside her husband.
 The shock to our residents of the news onIuesday morning of the shoot. ing and killing of MT. Pettis and his daughter Sybil was one of the experi- ences of the kind that have never been felt in the village before in the memo. " of our oldest inhabitants. Both MT. PettlS and Sybil were so connected with the activities of the town that it brings the sadness and sorrow of their untimely death home to every indiyid. ual. The account of the tragedy has been so widespread that it seems more httlng for your correspondent to re frain from repeating il, but n the near future speak of MT. Pettis and his daughter in an appreeiative way. The funeral was held at the home Thurs day afternoon at o'clock, Rev. MT. Moore officiating. The burial was in the Grove Street cemetery, Putnam.
 In the death of Mrs. Sarah Mills TTuesdell there passes from earthly life one who was possessed of more of those virtues that adorn woman than are seldom evidenced in one person. Kind, affectionate, sympathetic, self sacrificing, devoted to whatever duties she assumed or engaged in, and her life Hs n christian can be said to have been one of rare c, nsistency as those of our community who are connected with it's church life can truly testify, and more especially those of her home church. The sincerity and devotion which were always evidenced in what ever part she took in the mid week prayer meeting suggested to all present that she had given thought to the sub. Ject and Willingly and cheerfully did she try to show forth her love for and interest in helping advance ;the king dom of God here upon earth. She was so fond of the service of song in the meetings of the church, might not verse from one of the familiar hymns used so frequently at the evening pray CT meetings be an appropriate tri0ute to her, and further bring to the mind 1 bE | t... fly of her love for her Savior.
 My faith looks up to Thee
 Thou Lamb of Calvary,
 Saviour divine!
 Now hear me while 1 pray
 Take all my guilt away,
 0 let me from this day
 Be wholly Thine