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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-01
First published December s5. 1915
Administrators Notice

State of Kansas Trego County. IS. In the
Probate Court of said county and state.
Notice is hereby given that letters OF ad-
rninistrarion upon the estate of E F. Bryant
late of Trego County. Kansas. deceased have
been granted 10 the undersigned. H. C. Bry-
ant By the PROBATE Court OF said county of
Trego. bearing date Of the 20th day of Dec
e1uber 1915 All persons having claims
AGAINST said estate are required TO exhibit
them 70 me for allowance. within one year
after the date OF said letters or they may be
x5recIuGed from any benefit Of said estate
and II such claims be not exhibited within
two ears from the time OF the publication
of this notice Trey VIII be forever barred.
Dated this 30th day CT Decelnber. A ID. 1918
H c. BRY
administrator for the estate Of E F
Bryant deceased
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-01
BIG RATTLE

At Finch's store. First prize, set
of Rogers Silver knives, forks and
spoons; second prize, Future doll.
Tickets from l to IS cents, no blanks.
Something useful with each number.
r A. Young.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-01
MARY MoRAsCo

Miss Mary MoTasco IS daughter
CT sunny Italy and looks well to the
reputation of her music loving ma
ton. 1t is not an art acquired with
her, it is an art cultivated and devel-
oped. She just could not help to hub
bic forth in song She appears in Ital-
ian costume and with her tambourine
renders the Italian Street Song"
true to life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-01
COMING

s. F. Bakers salesman who will
call on you soon, with the old reliable
home remedies. If in need of goods
before / call write me as all goods are
kept at my home in Wa-Keeney.
ADV. 43 1t ]. NJ. PERRY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-01

er's greatest successes and to hear
him sing 1T Is Nice TO Get Up in the
Morning but It's Nicer TO Lie in Bed"
or 81 Love a Lsss;e" is a treat worth
dollar OF any mans money. The cos
tune worn in the cut accompanying
this article is a Scotch regimentaI
uniform and one can almost imagine
he can hear him singing Il love a
lassie." Not only does Mr.. Brodie
ring. but tells humorous stories in his
quaint Scotch style.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-01
Published in Western Kansas World
December %. 1879
Administrators Notice

State of Kansas Trego County. IS. IN the
Probate Court of said county and state.
Notice is hereby given. that letters, tesla
menrary upon the estate of karoline Deut-
scher late of Trego County, Kansas. deceaS-
ed, have been granted TO the undersigned.
Jacob Deutscher by the Probate Court OF
said county of Trego, bearing date the 18th
day of December. 1918. All persons having
claims against said estate are required to
exhibit them TO me for allowance, within
one year after the date of said letters. or
they may be precluded from any benefit of
such estate; and if such claims be not exhib-
tied within two years from the time of the
publication of this notice, they will be for
ever barred
Dated this nth day of Decem Der A. d. 1915.
JACOB DEUTSCHER,
Executor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-01
Don't Drench Horses

Use Farrfs Collie Remedy Simply
drop il on the horses tongue With the
medicine dropper that is furnished
with every 50 cts. bottle. Cures fifty
nine times out OF sixty. and the wom-
en- can give it when you are away
Money back if it fails. ~
WaKeeney Hardware Co. and r. A.
Samuels. Ogallah. Kans., agents. Adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01
BUSINESS HAS HIT.
THE TOP LEVEL now

WASHINGTON, D. c., June l.
Business activity in the United States
has, perhaps, reached the maximum Of
the present upward movement, the
Federal Reserve Board announce in it's
monthly bulletin today. There is a
tendency, this bulletin says, to pro-
coed more cautiously in all lines of
trade, attended by considerable wide
spread unrest on the part Of labor,
even where the highest wages are be-
ing paid. The outlook is slightly less
favorable for growing crops, the an
ncuncement asserts, but great activity
i, noted in mines, oil wells, lumber
production and building railroads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01
INTENSITY WITH
VIOLENCE KEEPS
up At VERDUN

The great battle Of Verdun shows
no signs of slackening in violence.
The latest reports record no further
German advances, howeved
The center of the fighting is now on
Dead Mans Hill, or in that vicinity.
The Germans attacked the French
here last night, but were completely
repulsed, Paris dispatches assert.
German defeat followed the French
capture yesterday Of fortified posi-
tons southeast of Dead Mans Hill.
Unofficial Paris reports today point
to the growing intensity of the strug-
gle and declare that despite tremen-
dous German efforts, the French first
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01
LAST STAND BEFORE
FIGHT IS On FRIDAY

A meeting of all the delegates and
members of the Baraca and Philathea
classes of the church of Americus will
he held Friday night at 7;30 o'clock at
Furlow Lawn Baptist church. This is
the last meeting before the delegation
leaves for Savannah, where the state
meeting will be held this month.
Americas will invite the 1917 con-
vention to meet in Americus, and they
will go armed with credentials, well
GENES and al other necessary things
for bringing the meeting to this city.
The people are behind the movement
and want to add this meeting to the
string which Americus has invited as
the convention city of Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01
GOVERNOR CAN 7
|COME ETOSHR|NER
|DO|NCS JUNE 8

Because of another engagement,
Governor Nat E. Harris will not be
able to attend the Shriners' ceremon-
ial in Americus on June Sth. An in
citation was extended the governor,
and his regrets were received this
morning.
'rhe banquet will be held at the ar
moTy of the Americus Light Infantry
served by the ladies of the Daughters
of the Confederacy, Mrs. Frank Har
rold is president of the organization,
and it was mainly through her plans
that the proposition was accepted.
Shriners all over the state are
planning to be in Americus to the
ceremonial on June 8th. A class of
almost seventy neophytes are expect
ell to tread the hot sands" and al
together Americus will witness a won
derful spectacle on that day.
This is the first ceremonial which
Americus has had in several years,
and with the acute interest manifested
By Shriners in Sumter county it is an
assured success.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01
FunstOns Issues Statement.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, June 1-Gen.
Frederick Funston, in command of the
United States troops along the border,
in a formal statement today denied
that the further crossing of the Mex
lean border by American troops in
pursuit of raiders was discussed at
the Ell Paso conferences with General
obregon, Carranza's minister of war.
The statement further says no agree
ment concerning this phase of the bor-
der situation was either reached or
ratified by both sides.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01
ACCIDENTAL CASUALTIES
SHOW NOTABLE DECREASE

WASHINGTON, d. c., June L.
Two thousand, five hundred and thirty
ore persons we're killed and forty-three
thousand, five hundred and eighteen
others injured in railroad accidents oc-
curing within the United States dur
ing the three months ending Septem-
ber goth last, according to a statement
issued today by the Interstate Com
merce commission. A comparison OF
these figures with those for cores.
ponding period last year shows net
decrease of two hundred and seventeen
killed and 3,6s7 injured, notwithstand.
ing the increased mileage in operation
during the quarter reported upon Id
tcday's statement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01
PUBLIC SERVICE
60. HERE CAUSES
TALK OVER STATE

The unique position which the
Americus Public Service Co. occupies
Is attracting attention over the state.
The trustees of the concern have an
piled for the granting of an increase
in rates, and the matter is we'll known
to the people of this section.
AS an example OF the interest
throughout the state, the following ar
ticle appeared in the Macon Tele-
graph this morning:
Atlanta, Ca, May 31.-An unusually
interesting question has arisen OF
whether or not the state railroad com
mission, having jurisdiction over pub
lie utilities, can pass an order in
creasing rates beyond the production
OF a fair and reasonable return on the
Investment in order to create admit
tedly fund with which the plant in
use may be bought with its own earn
ings at the end of specified term of
years.
That's the condition which exists in
respect to the light and power plant in
Americus-except there is more to it.
About a couple of years ago the peo-
pie of Americus attempted to put over
in an election, vote in favor of muni-
eipal ownership of the electric and gas
plant The vote lost the fight for the
ownership enthusiasts, and Immediate
ly thereafter a number of citizens
formed a private company to buck the
old concern. 1t developed that neither
could make any money with the fight
en-. merger with string to 1t was
fyed
When the two companies came to-
gether and the franchise was grant
ed the city council, about year and
a half ago, fixed the rates to be charg-
ed by the merged company. 1t also
was provided that the company should,
after paying operating expenses and 6
rer cent. on the investment and the
interest on the $4,000 of bonds, lay
'side a fixed sum Of per cent as a
sinking fund, with which, in twenty
" ars. the 6onds would be retired and
tie combined property would then be
the property of the city. It was CIV
ing the city municipal ownership on
the installment plan after they had by
vote killed proposed municipal owner
ship.
1t has now been found that the COM
rany, on the rates fixed by council,
can't earn the needed per cent. for
sinking fund ana it is asking to be
permitted to change the basic rate
rom to IL cents per kilowatt hour,
and the matter is before the railroad
commission. Argument has been made
on the petition, both for and against,
with the city officially taking neither
side.
1t has been held in allegiance and to-
morrow Rate Expert J. Prince Web
ster, of the railroad commission, will
taAe commissioned accountant to
Americus to begin study of the con-
cerr's business methods and earning
possibilities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01
UNCLE SAM WILL
STAY IN MEXICO
SOMETIME YET

WASHINGTON, D. c., June l.
II is stated authoritatively today that
American troops will not be with
drawn from Mexico until the Carranza
authorities demonstrate their ability to
control the situation, sufficiently, at
least, to protect the American border
This is the reply to be sent to Car
rama at once.
President Wilson, represents to the
de facto Mexican authorities his will
ingness to withdraw United States
troops from that country when posi-
BILE to do so safely, but is determined
to wait until the Carranza forces OBJ
tain full control of affairs, and out
lawry is ended.
The war department today took
steps to obtain more definite informa-
ton concerning the disposition of Car
rama troops in Chihuahua. The Car
rama note, it was explained, prompted
action by the military authorities,
without regard for diplomatic phases
Of the situation. At the war depart
ment this afternoon, it was announced
that no fear is felt for the safety of
General Pershing's forces.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01
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\ NEW YORK, June DIR. Ar
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01
THE CHAUTAUOUA
WILL Be HERE IN
1917 SAYS FOLKS

Americus will have the Redpath
CEautauqua in 1917.
But the business men of Americus
will share the responsibility with the
ladies of the city, especially through
the Americas and Sumter County Hos
pital association.
Prof. ]. 3. Mathis spoke on behalf of
the 1917 attractions last night at the
tent and the audience agreed that the
city should have the events again next
year.
This morning the management Of
tie Chautauqua circulated the guaran-
tee sheet, and it is receiving the names
of the prominent business men Of the
city.
he ladies of the city expect to share
the same interest in the Chautauqua
as they have in years past, but the re-
sponsibility will be shouldered by the
Dlen.
The Chautauqua has been a great
benefit to the city and many people
from neighboring cities have visited
Americus during the week which
comes to close tonight.
Americus will have the Chautauqua
in 1917.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01
STRIPPING MATTER
IN 4 FEW DAYS NOW

ATLANTA, Ca, June Lit is un-
derstood at the governors office that
Governor Harris action in the Strip
ling case will mot be announced for
several days.
The governor is now preparing
statement to accompany his announce
ment of the decision, and it is conf
dently expected that this decision will
be favorable to Stripping.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01

line west of the Meuse still is un-
broken, and that the Germans must
make further gains before they can
force the main issue by carrying the
battle to the opposite bank of the
Nause, where the Bras-Douamont-
Vaux line bars direct advance on
the fortress.
Continued Austrian gains southeast
of Rovereto, through the Schio, Ari-
sero and Asigo regions is recorded
The Italians admit a withdrawal
along some sectors of this front, but
say there is no breach In the main
line Of their defense, barring the way
to the Venetian plain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01
SIX MILLIONS FOR
NAVY YARDS MADE

WASHINGTON, D. c., June l.
The house of representatives today
formally approved an appropriation of
six million dollars to equip navy yards
at Norfolk, Charleston, New Orlea9 3.
Puget Sound and Philadelphia, so as
to enable these establishments to build
battleships.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01
NINE. CLAUSSE:N
To BRING WEEKS
EVENTS To CLOSE

Today marks the close of the Chau-
tauqua season in Americus for 1916.
Viewed from every angle the affair
has been complete success.
Last night was staged an attraction
out of the ordinary, at least so far as
Americus audiences are concerned; !;
that of Ernest Harold Bayne and his
associates in Masque or Sanctuary
Pageant" AS has already been stat
ed, this is a species of drama. The
stage setting was beautiful and inspir-
ing, presenting to the udience a scene
of enchanting loveliness, causing their
their hearts to warm with an apprecia-
tion of the protection and love for
our wild birds, and for which the play
was written. Taken all in ALL this
feature was a decided success, and
especially was it enjoyed by the child
rem who witnessed and took part in
the closing scene.
The paramount attraction comes to-
night, when Nine. Julia Claussen, the
celebrated prima donna grand opera
singer, will make her appearance. This
will be without doubt, the superior at
traction of the season from a musical
point of view, and, of course, every
body in Americus who can will hear
Nine Claussen and her assisting ar
fists. That our readers may better
know the treat in store for them we
present herewith the program that is
to be rendered:
Program: Julia Claussen, in reci-
tai; assisted by Pierre Henrotte, vio-
linist; Marcel Charlier, pianist
A /. Eventide. A. Backer Grondahl
2. Mifanwy. y......... Dorothy Forster
3. The Slumber Boat. Jessie Gaynor
a. Flower Rain. Edwin Schneider
Nine. Claussen.
B. AVA Maria" with Violin Obli-
gato)-Ch. Gounod-Mme. Claussen
and Mr.. Henrotte.
c. Caprice % Andante (GuirauO
(2) Allegro Apassionato (GuirauO-
Mr. Henrotte.
D. Aria from La Gioconda "a. Pom
chiellD-Mme. Claussen.
2 Fantasie Impromptu .. C. Pierne
Mr.. Henrotte.
F. ! Light (Marion Eugene Bauer;
2. Sacrament Games G. MacDer-
midi; 8. Last Rose of Summer Qrish
4 A Spring Song (R. Hunt
iugton Woodman.-Mme. Claussen.
Thus will conclude the 1916 Red
path Chautauqua in Americus. The
season has been a splendid one. The
programs throughout have been high
class, brilliant and instructive. Never
before has there been presented in this
city an attraction SO replete with good
things for young and old, and it is to
be hoped that when another year shall
have rolled around that we will again
be greeted by this splendid aggrega-
ton of entertainers.
The lecture this afternoon by DR.. E.
Ia Haggerman, on the Country We
Live In," was a gem of intellectual
thought and presentation. The large
audience that heard him was delighted
with the manner in which he handled
his subject, driving home the many
salient truths as they presented them
selves to the speaker. His theme was
broad and comprehensive, and opened
uI, to the vision of those who listened
deeper sense of appreciation for the
country in which we live.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01

MRS. VAN COWEL HEADS
FEDERATION OF CLUB.

NEW YORK, June 1.-Mrs. JOS \
eph E. Van Cowel, of Los An :
Y geles' Cal, was today elected \
president of the General Fedora :
tion of Womens Clubs. in session \
In here. Mrs Eugene Reilly, of y
Charlotte, N, c., was elected vice \
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01
MORTON TRIAL IS
ONUNDERCHARGE
Of MURDER HERE.

]. Az Smith, white man, charged
with assault with intent to murder.
was declared mot guilty." by the jury
at ten o'clock last night, when Judge
Z. A. Litlejohn received the verdict.
Rumors had been circulated and even
reports published that a mistrial would
result this morning, but the verdict
was received last night.
The case of Welton Morton, charged
with murder, was called this morning,
and after exhausting good majority
Of the panels a jury was secured and
TIE trial begun. Morton is charged
with the murder of another negro in
Heads alley, Americus, on April 26th.
He is represented by Judge ]. A.
Hixon, and the prosecution is in the
hands of Solicitor Zach Childers, as
solicitor-General ]. r. Williams is
disqualified.
A large number of witnesses have
been summoned i'm the case and the
trial has every indication of being
lengthy Leola Crawford, at negro
woman, has also been indicted for
murder in connection with the same
episode.
Will Tinsley, white man canvicted
OF bigamy, was sentenced to three
years in the penitentiary. The jury
returned verdict of guilty without
recommendation.
Reid Floyd, a negro charged with
assault with intent to murder, and
found guilty with recommendation was
sentenced to twelve months Oh the
chaingang or pay fine of $125.
Grand Jury COnVenes.
The grand jury reconvened this
morning after a recess of several
days. They are investigating matters
and receiving reports from the sub
committees appointed to inspect Off
cials and their records.
Afternoon Session.
The afternoon session of the court
was consumed in hearing testimony in
the case Of Welton Morton, charged
with murder Numerous witnesses
have hean cummnned hv fha dafansa
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01
77.5 PER CENT IS
CONDITION FOR
THE COTTON CROP

ConulIlon or 77.5 per cent OF a
normal on May 25, the Department of
Agriculture announced today in it's
first condition report of the esason,
awaited with interest by cotton, textile
ard other interests. That condition
compares with 500 on May 25 last
year, 74.3 in 1914, 79.1 in 1913 and 79.S
the average of the last ten years on
May 25.
The Georgia crop condition, as
shown by the report is .79 of normal,
and that of Alabama, .76.
Until the Governments official re-
port estimating the area planted to
cotton this year is issued on July 1, no
calculation will be made by the De-
partment's experts as to the probable
size of the crop. Unofficial estimates
place the area planted at from to 10
per cent more than last year when the
preliminary estimate made by the De-
pertinent in July was 1885, 900 acres.
An increase of from 6 to 10 per cent in
the area this year would place the acre.
age at from 33,417,OOO to 34,6SS 500
acres.
Cotton planting was begun in the
central and southern portions of the
belt late in March and early in April
but some early planted. failed to germ
mate in Texas because of dry weather
/ Ianting in the extreme southern por-
tiCns was completed early in April and
vas progressing satisfactorily in CEN
trail districts. Heavy frost in Texas
April killed considerable cotton. In
the low bottoms of Mississippi the
ground was too wet for planting early
in April
Planting begun in the more north
ern portions of the belt toward the
middle of April and was growing fav-
orably in the central districts, while
in the southern parts it was reported
to be be coming to good stand. Some
replanting was necessary on account
of frost damage through nearly all the
central part of the belt. In Texas re-
Planting was delayed by dry weather,
and there was lack of rainfall in the
eastern parts of the belt.
Weather was generally favorable for
cotton work in the southeastern states
late in April but it was much too cool
for proper termination and plant
growth, and in some sections it was
also too dry. Cutworms were doing
some damage in the lower Mississippi
valley.
Early in May it was found that much
cotton seed had failed to germinate
we'll, and a generally poor stand was
reported, because of cold and dry
weather. Conditions were somewhat
improved during the first week in May
but replanting was. delayed in the
southeast because of lack of rainfall.
Chopping was going on in most of the
southern sections. Cutworm damage
continued in parts of the lower Mis-
sissippi valley.
Toward the middle of May warmer
weather prevailed in most of the cotton
states and there was a decided i'm
provement except where dry weather
continued. Planting in the northern
parts of the belt was finished toward
the end of the month, but much re-
planting was iecessary. Cultivation
C. the crop was going on vigorously
in most sections.
The tentative dates of issue of the
Department of Agriculture cotton re-
ports this esason are:
Saturday July l, condition as of
lune 25 and estimate of the areas
planted.
Tuesday, August /, condition as Of
July %.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01

Thursday, August 81, condition as
IF August 25.
Monday, October 2, condition as of
September 25.
Monday, December IL, estimate Of
tota production of the crop.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-01
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. WILSON WILL LEAD BIG
= PREPAREDNESS PARADE 4

= WASHINGTON, D. c., June 1. \
= President Wilson, marching on \
= foot, will lead preparedness pa \
= rade here on Flag Day, June IA. 4
Afterward the president will re- \
= view the procession from a stand =
y and deliver the Flag Day ora =
= ton. 4
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