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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
Two Flanking Movements.

The indications pointed to the prob
ability Of two great fianking move
ments in progress on the Rumanian
front. The Russians are apparently
making one in the hope of saving the
Rumanian armies and Bucharest. The
Teutons, with the other movement, are
attempting to force the evacuation of
Bucharest and cut off the defending
Russians. The Teutons have reached
the Argenhu river. Berlin said that
the Russians attempted to advance
near Smorgen and Pinak without sue
cess. The other fronts are quiet
The Russians are attacking fiercely
on front of approximately two hun
dred and fifty miles along the Molavia
and Bukaowina borders. They de-
clared that they already had successes
leading to the expectation that the
German invaders supply lines from
the north may be menaced.
Berlin declared that the Russians
and Rumanians had gained no sue
cesses here yesterday.
The Rumanians are threatened from
the southeast by Won Mackensen's s
forces which control the entire Dam
ube section as far as Tchrvavoda.
They seemed likely to attempt to
throw forces across the river further
east to outfank each line which the
retiring Rumanians occupy.
Berlin announced that Teutonic
cavalry advancing from Campulung
had defeated the Rumanians in a
pitched battle and broke through
their lines. More than six thousand
Rumanians have been captured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
Mr.. B.J. SURLEs IS
BURIED At LUMP KIN

Mr.. Benjamin j. Surles died at his
residence on East Fielder street Fri
day afternoon at o'clock, just after
the Times Recorder went to press. Mr..
Surles had been Ill for only a few
Gays, as the malady developed into
pneumonia.
Mr.. Surles was well-known ma
chinist, and for many years has been
employed at the Sawyer Company
plant. His wife preceded him in
death only two years ago. He leaves
six sons and daughter. and one
brother, Charlie Surles. of Lumpkin.
Mr.. Surles was a former resident of
Lumpkin, Stewart county, having
been a resident here for about four
teen years, He was aman whom ev-
crybody had a bood opinion, and made
friends with all whom he met. He was
about forty-eight years Of age.
The remains were carried to Lump
Kin Saturday afternoon and inferred
there.
]. H. Beard, of the Allison Furni-
ture Co., had charge of the funeral
arrangements.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
ATHENS IS QUIETED
IN TRUCE ARRANGED

LONDON, Dec. "A truce has been
arranged in Athens after day of ter
ror in which the Venizelists fought
Royalists and Greek troops which
fired upon the entente forces, which
Admiral Durouret declared landed to
maintain order
King Constantine finally agreed to
surrender the ammunition and guns
demanded and the allied troops with
drew.
The disturbances began soon after
the allied troops learned that the
Greek troops had opened fire. and a
pitched battle between Venizelists and
Royalists in the stadium. A news dis
patch said that the total casualties
are reported to be more than two hun
dred.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
"UNCLE JIM" WOODWARD TO
HELP FIGHT OLD III. C. OF. L.
WITH ATLANTA CLUB WOMEN

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. Stop all
cold storage products, sidetrack the
middle-man', and swat old H. C. of
l.. in the middle of his umbilicus by
purchasing provisions direct from the
huckster who hauls them fresh from
the farm, That's the way to put a
crimp in this terrific imitation of food
prices, according to Uncle Jim
Woodward who has been converted to
the cause Of city market by few
trips to his grocer and butcher, and
wro will henceforth aid the club wo-
men of Atlanta in their fight for such
an establishment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS
HERE ON DEC. 9TH

H. H. Harris. of the Georgia Indus.
trial Home, formerly the old Mum
ford Home, of Macon, Ca, is in the
city. Mr. Harris is member of the
Georgia Industrial Home Dunn and Bu-
gle corps, wrich consists of eighteen
pieces of fine music, composed of all
boys of the Home. Mr.. Harris is here
to arrange for date for a band con-
cert, which has been selected for
Wednesday night at 1880, December 6,
at the High school auditorium. No
admission, This band was here a
year ago. and made fine impression
on those who heard the boys. No
doubt large audience will greet them
upon their return here on Wednesday,
Dec. 9Th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
EIGHT GRANDSONS
ACT AS PAIL BEARERS

ATLANTA. Ga, Dec. Eight
grandsons of the late Major w. F. Sla-
ton acted as pail bearers at his funer
al yesterday afternoon at Trinity
thodist church in Atlanta. of which he
had been a member for nearly half a
century. They are William F. Slaton,
Jr., ]. ]. Slaton, Waldo NJ. Slaton. Jno.
NJ. Slaton, Jr., William Slaton Waldo,
A. Med Wilson, r. H. Jones, Jr., and
DR.. Charles r. Andrews. Major Sla-
ton was Confederate veteran, a
pioneer Albanian, was superintend-
ent of the Atlanta public schools for
twenty-eight years and was the father
of Ex-Governor John M. Slaton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
..O[|vER HANDLES
BATTLE ON PEST
IN IA COUNTIES

It's Field Agent ]. G. Oliver, with
headquarters at Americus. This is the
title in the war on the boil weevil, but
if it related to real war and the ca
pacity in which he is working-Oliver
would be a Field Marshal
Field Agent Oliver, with Assistant
Field Agent G. R. Burley, of Albany,
have been organizing the Boil WeeVil
clubs through the infested counties.
Oliver and Burley are doing for the
demonstration agents and the people
in the various counties what Germany
did for Turkey-take what she had
and marshal it into an aggressive,
fighting organization.
The clubs will be organized in Sum-
ter county next week and first shot
will be rousing meeting of the bust
ness men to accelerate the work in
this county.
A part of the campaign isthe post
ing of at least fifty large corculars in
each county, headed: Grow Cotton
in Spite of the Boil Weevil." In red
and black ink, the posters have COM
manding significance which means bus
mess They say: mot so much, but
at least some cotton. Others have sue
The poster is terse statement in
readable form of the ways to fight the
rlenace-what to do in the spring;
what to do in the fall, and auxiliary
work.
Over 100 counties are in charge of
Field Agent oliver 1t is requiring
much time to get over this wide area
as the field agents territory is every
county where boil weevil is found.
Yesterday the State Board of Emit
mology announced that la counties
out of 152 were infested-which gives
some idea of divers task.
And hereafter, when you read about
Oliver you can know that he comes
from the Extension Division of the
State College of Agriculture. This is
the shortest way that has been devised
for telling of all the different agencies
ard organizations which the Field
agent represents.
With the work in Sumter county. is
Demonstration w. j. Boyett, whose
name may appear quite so cften as the
generals, he is one of the men hard at
work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
WILL CD
To TRIAL HERE On
WEDNESDAY AM.

On Wednesday morning, at 9 o'csoSS
when the Sumter superior court Haeeaz,
the case of Honor Bivins, charged win
accessory before the fact in the nzmrs.
der of T. E. Gleaton, former tax re-
ceived of Crisp county, on Janmaxy
18th, 1915, will be called for trial.
Judge z. A. Littlejohn, Of the SuHfh-
western circuit, will preside over thu
case which is change of venue, fraxs
Crisp county under the order of Judge
Walter F. George.
Only four witnesses have been gun-
moned for the case, the subpoenas be-
ing furnished Sheriff Harvey by Clerk
of Court H. E. Allen. They are Sher-
iff j. H. Ward, of Crisp county; EAxEy
Lane, e. L. Foster and S. c. Byrd N.
F. Stroller, of Cordele, represents
Bivins, while the prosecution is I'm
the hands of Solicitor General ]. H.
Wall.
The change of venue was ordexea
following decision of the supreme
court on the case granting a new trial,
in which it was suggested that Ghn
change might give a more fair and
impartial trial. Some of the aIIewz-
tions in the motion for new trial were
improper pressure on the jury hG-
cause Of their view of crowds of pa0-
pie in the court room and around tIe
jail. Sensational charges were made
in the motion and grounds for new
trial of remarks made by the sheEiR
and certain deputies.
Luther Stephens, negro has a.
ready been tried. convicted and hang
ed as principal in the murder.
Judge George named Sumter cuunsy
after comforting with Judge Little
john, when the attorneys on eaen
side of the case failed to agree which
the law says warrants the judge order
ing the place for the new trial
Bivins was convicted without res
ommendation on March 1st, 1915, zza
sentenced by the court to be hanged
on March 22nd, 1915. Appeals anna
motions were filed and later IhaY
reached the supreme court. The de-
cision OF the higher court caused fhe
suggested change of venue whTeh
brings the case to Sumter for trial.
Much interest has been evidenced in
the case because of the murdered
Crisp official being very prominenf,
and it is probable that many spec4@~
tors will be present when the case Sa
called by Judge Littlejohn WedneS-
day
There are several criminal cases In
the Sumter court scheduled for sfrs
day, but it is thought that the Crisp
county case will be given preference
il the attorneys announce ready.
Bivins is in the Bibb county jail at
Macon, where he has been held since
the crime and his alleged connectSSn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
MR. CATRAVAS AND MRS.
RICHARDSON no ASSIST
ANNA GRAHAM HARRIS.

Announcement is made that Mr.. A.
\. Catrayas, noted violinist, and Mrs.
Allie Hayes Richardson, the well
known local reader will assist Anna
Graham Harris, contralto soloist, in
her coming recital here. Miss Harris
comes to Americus on the evening of
Friday, December Sth. in benefit re-
cital for Calvary Building fund, the
price of tickets being so cents. Miss
Earris' program is well filed With
number of interest to musical students
and will, doubtless, be greeted by a
large audience.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
SIXTEEN DEATHS FROM
FOOTBALL FOR SEASON

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-Sixteen deaths.
including one school boy. occurred In
the South, the result of football IN
jaries during 1916, according to figures
compiled here by the Associated Press
and announced late today. Last year
the number of fatalities resulting frnm
injuries sustained during footbaSl
games totalled 1, while only IA pex-
sons were killed during games plsycs
in 1914.
One of the victims during the sexsoR
just closed was a college player, most
of the others being members Of high
school squads, emi-professional sat
fits and prairie elevens, many OF the
injuries sustained resulting from the
lack Of proper instruction by expeTI
enced coaches.
College officials here examined thv
statistics before they we're given cazs
for publication, and declared tbes1s
were deaths reported among coItege
or other teams where medical exami-
nation had been made a candition IRE
cedent to entrance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
JOHN SHEFFIELD OFF ON TRIP
TO NEW ORLEANS AND FAMOUS
DELTA HUNTING GROUNDS

John Sheffield left Saturday after
noon for New Orleans to join a party
of friends who are members of the
Delta club. The party will go to the
reserved fishing and hunting grounds
OF the club about seventy-five miles be-
low New Orleans, and will hunt duck
and wild geese for a week These
trips are always looked forward to
with pleasure by members of the club
and the sport is always splendid
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
PRESIDENT WILSON IS
THANKFUL FOR MESSAGE

President Wilson has acknowledged
by letter the telegram of congratula-
tions sent following his reelection by
the local campaign fund committee.
1t is:
The White House,
Washington,
November %, 1916.
Dy Dear Mr.. Williams:
May 1 not express to you and to all
concerned my warmest thanks for
your generous message? 1t gave me
the greatest satisfaction to be so re-
membered,
Cordially and sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON.
Mr.. Cranston Williams, Sec'y.,
Americus Campaign Fund Com
mittee, Americus, Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
PREACHERS To KNOW
NEW PLACES MONDAY

TH0MASvILLE, Ca, Dec. 2,-The
appointments for the South Georgia
conference of the Methodist church
win be announced Monday, and there
are many surprises expected through
out church circles.
The reports of the preachers from
the Americus, Columbus, Cordele and
Dublin districts tell the story of a
year Of successful work in every de-
partment of the church Three dis
tricts have already made their reports.
A legal session of the conference was
held after taking up the reports Of
the several treasurers touching the
holdings of the conference.
Rev. Ainsworth offered resolution
empowering the legal conference to
employ strong legal counsel to safe
guard the interest of the conference as
a gift of about sixteen hundred acres
of land in Quitman county worth
about twenty-five thousand dollars,
given by Miss Julia Catchings, de-
ceased to be kept by the. overseer OF
Eer plantation until his death. In the
meantime the viii is being contested
by relatives of the deceased.
If this valuable land finally comes
into the hands of the conference the
proceeds will be used for the help of
the worn-out preachers, widows and
ornhans
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
CARRANZA URGES A
DIRECT ELECTION

QUERETARO, Dec. General
Carranza, addressing the Constitution
al convention here last night recon-
mended the following for insertion in
the constitution of Mexico; Direct
election of president; abolishment of
vice-presidency; establishment Of
minimum wage and maximum hours of
labor; a clause providing for divorce,
an dthe establishment of the judiciary
independent of the governors of
states.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
MISS WHEATLEY HAS A
VERY SUDDEN ATTACH

The friends of Miss Margaret Wheat
ley will be interested to learn that she
has withstood an operation for ap-
pendicitis at the city hospital yester-
day afternoon, with success and is
resting. as well as could be expected.
The operation was performed by Drs.
w. S. Prather and Frank Cato, follow
ing a sudden attack about noon Sat
urday, the second from which Miss
Wheatley has suffered in the past sew
eral weeks
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
Try 70 Re-take City

JUAREZ, Dec. 2.-The Carranza
forces were expected to begin gem
era, attack in an effort to retake Chi
huahua City today, according to reli-
able information here. They may have
already started the assault.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
IPAYMAsTER ROBBED OF
ROLL NEAR ATLANTA

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. "A. H. Boy
kin, the paymaster of the MartelI Man
ufacturing Co., was attacked at Hape-
vile, a suburb of Atlanta, by three
men and robbed of the company's pay
roll of $1,5O0 He was attacked short
ly after he alighted from a street car.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
THE CRIMINAL
DOCKET WILL BE.
FEATURE Of WEEK

At o'clock Monday morning the
Sumter Superior court will begin
work on the criminal docket arrang-
ed in three days according to the
calendar, although it is possible that
more time will be required to conclude
the work.
The grand jury will reassemble on
Tuesday morning after their recess
taken last Wednesday. Important
work is believed to be ready for the
consideration of the grand jury.
The appearance docket was called
by Judge q. A. Littleiohn yesterday
morning, before the members of the
bar.
Three murder cases appear on the
docket, including Honor Bivins, the
negro to be tried on a change of venue
from Crisp county. Lucius Frazier,
the former head waiter at the Windsor
hotel, charged with murder of a negro
woman in this city, will have his case
taken up after the Bivins trial on
Tuesday. Frazier was captured by a
conductor on the Seaboard Air Line
railway, en- route to Montgomery, on
the day of the crime. Bishop Harvey
is another negro, charged with murder.
The calendar of cases as announced
by Clerk of Court Allen is.
249-Tom Brown, Jr., simple larceny.
259-Tom Brown, Jr simple larceny.
252-Tom Brown, Jr., burglary.
253-Frank Morse assault to muir
der.
254-Jim Boon, assault to murder.
256-Troy Guerry. Alias Troy Cobb,
burglary.
258-Ed Harrington, assault to
murder
261-Busta Pickett, assault to MUIR
der
262-Sol Jackson, assault to murder
z65--Eddie Lee Frazier, assault to
rape.
274-Manuel Brown, burglary.
15-Annie Black, simple larceny.
Tuesday, Dec. 5th, 1916.
99-Johnnie Wakefield, burglary.
257-Lucius Frazier, murder.
259--Lucius Frazier, assault to muir
der
26O-Ben Lewis, Walter Johnson,
simple larceny.
263-Bishop Harvey, murder.
264-Rufus Revels, shooting at an
other.
267-Emmett Mott and Will Pollard,
burglary
z6S-Will Pollard and Emmett Pol
lard, burglary.
269-Jessie Daniel, assault to MUIR
der
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1916
Honor Bivins, murder.
60-J. P. JONES, larceny after trust
131-John Ellis, seduction.
137-Felix Johnson, assault to muir
der
164-Tom Dowd, robbery.
213-Rose Parker, misdemeanor.
215-Shefield Robinson, receiving
stolen goods.
oee Eddie Leo Frazier assult To
murder.
272-Leslie Green, cruelty to child.
273-H. G. Goud, assault to murder
275-John Davis, determination of
character.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03

The news of General Harrison's i'll
ness was received in Americus with
regret yesterday where he is known by
many admiring friends and comrades.
He attended the state reunion of the
Georgia division of the U. C. ", held
in Americus in August
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
BUCHAREST SENT.
AID BY CAR To
STOP THE TE:UT0N

PETROGRAD, Dec. 2.-The Russi-
ans have captured the eastern part of
the Tehernavoda bridge across the
Danube river, says the war office. The
Teutonic forces have been driven back
south of Bucharest, and Tramana and
Gostinari recaptured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
GENERAL HARRISON
ILL FROM OL0 ACE

OPELIKA, Ala, Dec. General
George p. Harrison, commander-in-
chief of the United Confederate Veter-
ans, is seriously i'll at his home here.
He suffered a general breakdown due
to old age.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-09-28
SANDERS ELEVATED TO SEAT
IN UNITED STATES SENATE

Some men are born great, some
acquire greatness and some have
greatness thrust upon them.
Obviously the type who manipu-
lates the headlines on the front
page of The Times is a past master
in the gentle art of thrustine, for,
according to one of his heads in
this issue, he has made Hon. j. 7.
Sanders the Democratic nominee
for the United States Senate instead
of for Congress.
AS the error was not discovered
until after the first page was print
ed, and as white paper is too high
in price to even consider reprinting
the issue. we decided to let it stand,
even at the risk of roofing some
staid solon out of his senatorial seat
We would respectfully recon-
mend that printer to some aspiring
j. P. who desires to be elevated to
the presidency.-Amite Times.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-09-28
WHO WOULDN'T VOTE FOR
THEM WITH THIS OFFER

Riverhead, R. l., Sept. 26.'..lf 1t
takes ten wards of scrambled eggs
to make an overcoat for an ele.
phant," one ingenious man once
asked another, how far would YOU
have to drop a cranberry to break a
shinele?" But the question here
today is: If it takes a quart OF
strawberry jam to make one suffra-
gist in Binghampton, how many old
Dutch crullers does it take to make
a suffraeist in Riverhead?" The
answer will be given tonight by the
suffragists making crullerS to make
votes for women at the county
fair here and their sisters slatherine
strawberry jam and jelly around to
do the same thing up in Binghamp'
ton.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-09-28
SEN. BR0USSARD'S BROTHER
|SA VICTIM Of PNEUMONIA

Louis B. Broussard, brother of
United States Senator R. F. Brous-
sard and eldest of a family of
seventeen brothers and sisters, died
at his home at Loreauuille, La,
Thursday morning. of pneumonia.
He had been i'll only a few days and
his brother, Senator Broussard. has
been with him almost constantly
until he came to New Orleans for
consultation with DR.. Lerch, relative
to his own health. Senator Brous-
sard had intended returning home
Wednesday evening. but remained
over at the suggestion of his physi-
clan for a second examination. He
hurriedly departed at 1l:55 Thurs
day for the funeral of his brother.
which will take place Friday morn
ing at Loreauville. Daily States.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-09-28
CHEVROLET CAR MAKES
UNUSUAL TRIP IN WOODS

What is said to have been one of
the most unusual trips ever made
in a motor Car in this section of the
country was made last Friday when
Judge Robinson and Wiley Maeee
made a thirty mile trip through the
woods of Washington parish that
has not been travelled by an auto
mobile or wagon since the Septem'
Der storm last year. They were
compelled to 60 into deep ruts.
climb steep and rough hills and
pass over much tinber. The trip
was made without any damage to
the Chevrolet car and nothing short
of a similar test would convince the
party than any other car would 60
through the same territory without
serious trouble. 1t is needless to
add that regardless of the fact that
no trouble was encountered the
party was mighty glad to get back
to Bogalusa.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-09-28
CAN YOU vOTEON
TUESDAY OCT. )
Only Qualified Voters Who
Are Tax Payers And
Women Who Own
Property To Vote
ELECTION IMPORTANT ONE
And Heavy Vote Is EN'
pected To Favor Bonds
BY \ Large Major
ity

Are you going to be able to par
ticipate in the most important elec-
ton ever held in Bogalusa? Have
you paid your poll tax and register
ed? Do you own property in Boga-
lusa and neglected to pay YOUR poll
tax and register? According to a
letter from City Attorney Talley all
qualified tax payers in the city will
be entitled to vote at the election
whether they own property or not.
With the ladies who own property
they have the advantage of the men
because they do not have to have a
poll tax. Any woman who owns
property in Boealusa can vote or if
she prefers she can authorize some
one to vote for her and even instruct
them how she wants her vote cast.
Following is the instructions from
Attorney Talley:
ANY QUALIFIED VOTER, WHO is
A TAX PAYER, MAY VOTE.
Any woman tax payer, residing
here. Of age, may vote Either in
person, or through an agent author
lied by her in writing. The form
of authorization IS not sacramento,
Anv words which will express the
intent clearly, will be sufficient. A
simple statement that she author
ICES Mr.. $3.50 to vote for her in
the election to be held October 3rd,
1916 for purpose of voting special
school taxes and bonds for public
improvements, will be sufficient.
The writing should state the amount
of her assessment, but the failure to
do so would not vltiate the authori-
cation. The written authorization
has to be annexed to the ballot and
deposited with it in the ballot box.
The lady may even designate just
how her agent shall vote if she so
desire. OF course every voter has
to fill in his assessment on the BAL
lot and sign it. This matter is gov
erned by Art. 1879 of the Constitu
ton of this State.
Yours very truly.
B. D. TALLEY.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-09-28

If YOU want Bogalusa to have
modern schools then do not fail to
60 to the polls and vote next Tues.
day in favor of the bond issue.