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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
} PASSES RESOLUTIONS

The Woman's Missionary Society OF
First Missionary church, at their reg
ular meeting Monday afternoon pass
Ell resolutions condemning the manv
games of chance" being conducted in
the city at this time. They believe
that much harm is being done the
young men and boys by creating in
them love for gambling. They know
that evil is progressive, and ere long
the seed of gambling being sown in
them through these devices of chance
will assuredly produce full harvest
or genuine gamblers. Realizing this,
and with love to God and nan. we do
most earnestly beg those conducting
such schemes to pause and think over
the harm being done. Is it your boy
or mine, or perchanJo some other
mothers son being led by thie fascinat-
ing route to destruction? Car we, dare
we, be the stumbling block toS these
boys right in our midst?
PUBLICITY SUPERINTENDENT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
CARRY YOUR MONEY
IN YOUR STOCKING

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 1s.-Carry
your money in your stocking is the
advice of Atlanta's detective depart
ment to women shoppers, and in this
Connection the sleuths point out that
the present styles OF short skirts
make 1t about as easy for lady to
get money from her stocking as from
a pocket book carried in her hand.
Pickpockets, purse-snatchers and
other slickfngered crooks are busy
among the throngs of Christmas shop
pers, and the detective department,
which is doing its best to protect
them. has outlined the following
safety first suggestions, which are
applicable not only here but else
where:
Don't go shopping with a hand bag
containing large amount of money.
Don't lay your hand bag down on a
counter while you examine an article
for sale.
II you must carry a large amount
Of money on shopping tour, carry 1t
in your stocking.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
UNITED STATES MARINES TO
RECEIVE HOLIDAY GIFTS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 49,.
Through the efforts of the American
Red Cross, who recently issued an ap-
peal to Americans to remember the
United States Marines in their Christ
mas giving, shree thousand of the SOL
diers of the sea now in the field In Ha-
dali and Santo Domingo are to receive
holiday gifts, according to Mrs. Leila
Montague Barnett, who Is chairman of
the special committe of the Red Cross
in this city.
Candy, tobacco, writing material,
handkerchiefs and other gifts will be
sent to the men who, on account of
strenuous field service in the island re-
publics, are forced to dispense with the
comforts and small luxuries enjoyed by
their comrades at home.
Although some of the necessary funds
were contributed from other sources,
the Marines stationed In the con-
tiental posts were first to answer the
appeal, and It is largely through the
latter's efforts that their over-the-sea
brothers will receive rsmembrances at
Christmas time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
SUCCESS OF MORSE SUBJECT
MUCH COMMENT N ATLANTA

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 1S.-Do you 10.
member what touching and beautifus
scenes we're enacted in Atlanta. and
What tears Of s,ftitude were shed by
many charitable people on January l8,
1919, wien mercy was extended to the
former ice hing. Charles w. Morse, and
he was released from the federal prfs-
cn-to die?
Well; he didn't die, either of BrighEss
disease or anything else; but has re-
gained his prestige as king of finance
and instead of serving his fifteen-yeax
sentence in the federal prison is again
at the pinnacle of financial success al
the head Of large steamship com
pany.
At the time of his release there were
few newspaper editors In Georgia
who protested against waar they con
sidered travesty on justice, and they
were accused of hard-hearted cruelty
and injustice, while today the suboe-
quent career of Mores is the subjerx
OF much comment here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
$4,000 BOND ISSUE AUTHORIZED
BY ELLAVALLE VOTERS MONDAY

3 At an election held Monday at Ella
Vile, the voters of that progressive
little city authorized bond issue of
$4,000, the proceeds of which will be
used to rebuild Crisp Institute, which
was recently destroyed by fire. The
sentiment of the voters was practically
unanimous, only five votes being cast
against the proposed bond issue. A new
and modern school building will be
e;ected on the site Of the destroyed
structure, as soon as the bonds are
disposed of, and in the meantime school
sessions will continue to be held in the
Schley county courthouse, which struc-
ture has been used for school purposes
since the loss of Crisp Institute build
ing war incurred.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
EXTRA CLERKS AND CARRIERS
HELPING in CHRISTMAS RUSH
AT POSTOFFICE In ATLANTA

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 19.-Extrs
clerks and carriers, as we'll as the
regular force Of men, ale working
like beavers in the Atlanta postoffice tc
keep abreast Of the rising tide oi
Christmas mail, which grove higher
and higher every day and is taxing the
Office to the. utmost of its capacity.
From the observers standpoint. 1t is
like watching men battle with tide
that pours on top of them apparently
iaster than they can hope to move II
away; but in spite of the vast and
growing volume of the tide the men
work on with cheerful faces, calm and
confident, efficient to degree which
makes one proud of his nations pos
tai service.
Frank H. Ellis, superintendent OF
mails and carriers in the Atlanta post
cfiee, is a former lieutenant in the
United States army, and Boiling H.
Jones, Atlanta's postmaster, is one OF
the city's most successful business
men. Between them they have per-
fected wonderfully smcoth-running
and efficielt force.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
SCORES OF FIFTH REGIMENT
MEN ENJOYING CHRISTMAS
BURROUGHS WITH HOMEFOLKS

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 19.-The scores
of Fifth regiment men who have cozae
home in their natty uniforms am
Christmas furloughs from the Mexican
border are lending distinctly mills
tary touch to Atlanta's crowdea
streets, and are answerin a thOus-
and questions about life on the bog
der.
In nearly every instance they ara
ouispoken' in favor of compulsory uusE-
itary training. and express the hops
that the bill now being discussed I'm
Washington, or something like 1t, VIE
become law.
This doesn't mean, however, thai
they enjoy being in Texas. Most Of
them are heartily sick of 1t. Whea
they speak from the heart, they teEg
you that the militia has been "killed''
by this affair. They would have been
willing to go into Mexico and endure
hardships and even death, to protect
their country, or to protect Americ&a
lives in Mexico; but to be taken away
from home, to lose their jobs; to leave
wives and mothers who. were depend
ent upon their earnings for support
and all for no better purpose than 30
! tw;rl their thumbs and do little po-
lice duty along the international bOr
der line-when it comes to these as.
poets of the matter, they don't like il
They hold that every American
ought to do his part, and they don'S
see the justice Of bearing all the. bur
den themselves. While ninety psa
cent. Of them are going to leave the
militia when their terms expire. sne
never go back to uniform. unless
their country really needs them. rney
would welcome an opportunity TO WORK
FOR compulsory service and would
r'aalv serve their tirIe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF
IS CHARGE FOR MAN

In regard to the man arrested here
yesterday on a warrant from Colum-
bus, the Columbus Enquirer-Sun says
today: Charged with malicious mis-
chief, w. H. Harper will be arraigned
before Judge Lewis in the municipal
court today. The defendant was de-
tanned at Americus, from which city
he was brought yesterday by Deputy
Sheriff John Beahn. A warrant for
misdemeanor was sworn out by Mana
ger Charles Johnson, of the Ralston
hotel, for the arrest Of Harper 1t is
charged that he defaced a mirror in
tie hotel with diamond. He is under
a $4,000 bond"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
ITALY SAYS PEACE
To COME TOGETHER

ROME, Dec. 19.-Declaring the Ital-
ian government had received no con-
ditions or basis for negotiations in the
German peace note, Foreign Minister
Sonnino told the Italian house of
deputies today that no one of the En-
tente Allies could consider any peace
offered them separately. He asked that
no resolutions relating to the Teutonic
peace offer be adopted that migrt In
any way embarrass the government,
adding that the enemy's peace note did
not inspire a belief that conditions
promised later would meet the Entente
Allies requirements.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
FUNERAL Of MRS. BE.
TURNER IS HELD TO-DAY

The funeral of Mrs. B. E. Turner was
held this afternoon at 3 O'Clock from
her late residence on Jackson street,
and the interment took place in Oak
Grove cemetery. Many friends and
relatives Joined In the last service,
honoring the memory of this noble
woman.
Rev. r. 8. Neighbor, of Augusta, for
mer pastor Of the First Baptist church
In this city, conducted the funeral SER
vices. The pallbearers were R. e. Al
lison, G. ]. Clarke, L. M. Norville, H. II.
Brooks, l. G. Allison and DR.. w. s.
Prather. The funeral arrangements
were in charge OF ]. H. Beard OF Alli-
SON Furniture Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
CHAPERONE is NEEDED
FOR THE BABY HIPPO

The baby hippopotamus coming from
the Central park zoo In New York to
Americus for the Robinson's circus,
which is in winter quarters here. can
not travel without q chaperone-that
is, the zoo officials in New York would
not send the baby hippo from Gotham
to Americus without some one to ac-
company the animal. An agent OF the
circus has left for New York to bring
the hippo back, the animal coming by
evrress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
DATE CHANGED FOR
W00DMEN MEETING

The Woodmen of the World will holt
their state camp meeting In Americas
on March 18th and 14th. instead of IL
April, as was hrst planned. This an.
nouncement comes from the state ofh.
cials.
Some of the reasons attributed fol
the change is because of the national
meeting Of the organization is to be
held in Atlanta in June, and 1t was
not desired to hold the state and ma
tional events too close together. The
State Log Rolling to be held in Albany
was changed from August to October
for the same reason.
Another change, together with the
date is cutting the program to two
days, instead of three days, as was
first announced.
Americus will take care OF the
great meeting in big style.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
N|vELLE TAKES THE
HEAD FROM JOFFRE

PARIS, Dec. 19.-General Robert
George Nivelle, yesterday succeeded
Gen. Joffree as commander in chief of
the French armies of the north and
northeast, the supreme command of
Entente armies in the west. Gen.
Joffre, after his brilliant victory at
the Battle of the Marine, which insured
tie safety of Paris, waned in popular
ity, while his successor, colonel at
the outbreak of hostilities, has steadily
gained in favor, establishing a reputa-
ton as an able strategist during the
lcng drawn-out battle about Verdun.
where the Germans were beaten after
their most herculean effort IL the west,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
LACK OF ENEMY
SAVED GUARDS To
TELL The STORY

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. 1s.-Ns-.
tional guard forces now on the Me-
lean border would have required neax-
iy year of intensive training before
Icing ready to meet trained tr0ous
Maj.-Gen. Hugh L. Scott, chief OF tia
general staff of the United States az
my, told the senate military commit
tee today. Fortunately, he declared.
the protection of the border was &C.
complished by the mere presence az
men.
Gen. Scott told members of the coua-
mittee that the sending of guardsmem
irto Mexico without adequate training
had never been contemplated. He sas
up every night, however. he said untia
two or three o'clock in the morning
during the existence of the crisis, ex-
pecting message saying Gen. Pergh-.
ipe's force or the border guard hsa
been attacked. He stated he felt thai
the national guardsmen would have
destroyed themselves in marching. II
sent through a hard country, and thar
because Of this he never thought AZ
sending such troops to the support AZ
Pershing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
KUMR0W AND MILLSTEIN
EXECUTED AT SING SING

4oSSINING, N. Y, Dec, 19.-Charles
Kumrow, aged twenty, of Buffalo, and
Stanley ]. Millstein. nineteen, of Utica,
were electrocuted at Sing Sing prison
here this morning. The executions
were advanced from Friday. December
G2nd, to today at the request of the
condemned men, who said they wanted
the grief of their families to be dulled
as much as possible before Christmas
kumrow killed a barge watchman,
while Millstein was executed for the
murder of policeman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
M'MATH AND ROGERS BUY
FINE FARM OF 375 ACRES

w. T. McMath and E. E. Rogers have
together purchased farm four miles
MOI thwest of the city. The property is
known as the old Usry property and
there are 375 acres in the tract. Mr.
McMath states that they will begin
anuary 1st, and plant 40 acres of the
land in pecans, and that this particu-
lar land is the best adapted in the
county for cultivation of pecans. The
consideration involved in the deal has
not been announced, but it is stated the
land sold for a good price, and the
new owners believe their investment
a profitable one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
ATTACK.
SOMME FRONTS.
FAILING To GAIN
(By Associated Press.)

The Germans attempted raid north
of Chilly, on the Somme front, but
failed to gain any ground, said the
French war office early today.
Artillery fighting is in progress in
the LouVemont and Chambrettes farm
regions on the Verdun front.
On the Macedonian front, quiet
reigns, said Paris.
Military developments during today
were few and unimportant taken gen.
orally. The latest reports from Ru-
mania indicate the Russians there are
preparing to make a definite stand In
southern Moldavia, where they are re-
ported to have erected a strong defen-
sive line.
Berlin announced the Germans con-
tinued their advance in Dobrudja, and
az increased artillery fire In Russia
and also in Galicia.
Unofficial Berlin advices said it was
asserted there that the results at
tanned by the French thrust at Verdun
were small and would not affect the
military situation in the west. 1t is
rot believed at the German capital
that expected attacks there would nee
essitate the transfer of troops from
other fronts, while the German ad-
vance in Rumania is declared to have
released large number of troops by
a shortening of the lines in the Bal
kans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
Box Goes to A,
L. l. Boys on
Border

Four boxes were sent by express to-
Gay to the Americus Light Infantry as
Christmas remembrances of the folks
at home. The boxes were prepared
under the auspices of the ladies of tire
Daughters Of American Revolution at
the home of Mrs. Eugene A. Hawkins,
the regent of the chapter.
About 100 pounds of pccaus were in
the gifts, together with tobacco, hand
kerchiefs, candies. etc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
y \ = \ \ \ y y y y \ =
y OLDEST AND YOUNGEST
= SHAKE WITH WILSON.
WASHINGTON, D. G.. Dec. -

y WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 19.--
= President Wilson today shook
= hands with two sailors who said
= they were the oldest and young
+ est in the navy.
y They were among twenty-five
= enlisted men from the dread
= naught Nevada. now at Norfolk,
= who were brought to Washington
y by their chaplain for a Christmas
= trip, because their homes are too
= far away for them to visit.
y The youngest was Lloyd Cor
= nell, 16, and the oldest was James
y Mccarthy. 81.
. 4 = = = = = = = \ = .
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
TWO F0RDS MEET HEAD-ON
ATBUSY UPTOWN CORNER

Two Fords ran together about 10:30
o'clock this morning at the corner OF
Lamar and Jackson streets. Both
were damaged more or less. and one
oa~ wa the nail truck OF Uncle Sam.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19

PARIS, Dec. 19.-Premier BRAND, in
the French senate today announced
that the Entente nations would send
tomorrow concerted reply, telling the
Central Powers that it is impossible
at this time to take their request for
peace seriously.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
], R,
WILLIAMS SAID
TO Be VERFLOW

Reports from the bedside of Solicitor
J. R. Williams say that he is very
sick, and slight hopes are entertained
for his recovery. He has been iii for
several months. and much concern has
been displayed over him by many
friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
+ \ 4 = = + 4 + = = + 4
DAILY WEATHER FORECAST

, The weather forecast for Amer
icus and vicinity follows:
Fair tonight with probably
: higher temperature Wednesday;
continued fair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19
Few Days Remaining For The
Empty Stocking Fund Climb

Almost $4,000. That's where the
fund has climbed today. But, efforts
must be re-doubled for it to go to the
same heights as last year-and more.
Many of the people are responding
to the call for the Empty Stocking
Fund. The children, together with the
few large contributions from Schneider
Marble Co., Congressman Crisp and
Mrs. Josephine Johnson-have made
the total of the fund mount to the sum
reported today.
What about your part?
Help the poor of the city through the
Empty Stocking Fund. and the ladies'
of the Associated Charities. Do your
part-and forthy cause will ge the
kindly remembrance.
Previously subscribed. d........ .S37. 90
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-19

eFhe Times-R corder is the ONLY
papel in the Third Congressional
District with Associate Press
service
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
LIFE AND CHARACTER
READING
MARCH rs.
q

The horoscope shows person of
strong viii and sometimes very stub
born.
The temper is hasty and impulsiye
and the nature is aggressive. As a
business man. however. this ruling of
Jupiter as the planet gives force
or character, ability to orga-
nize and command, while Pisces gives
generous. warm. affectionate dispo-
sition.
This person needs TO learn self-con-
troll and calm poise.
The happiest marriage will be made
with person born in July or the last
OF june
The birthstone is 4 moonstOne
There seems to be neither sudden
fatalities nor accidents in this horos-
cope.
Neptune gives a love Of travel and
the ability TO make many friends.
The Want Ads will be used to ad-
vantage by women seeking positions
in offices and department stores.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
LEGAL NOTICE.


NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ "The Mayor and Council OF Whining
ton through tho Board Of Directors Of
the Street and Sewer Department will
make application TO the Honorable Herbert
d.. Rice. Resident Associate Judge of the
state Of Delaware, within New Castle
County on the eighth day Of April. A. ID.
1915, a. eleven o. clock A. NJ, at the Judge 3
Chambers, In the County Court House, At
Wilmington, for the appointment Of FIVE iu-
dicious and impartial froeholders Of said
county to vacate al that portion Of the bed
0f Friendship street formerly called Ham
ilton CourN, as laid ont ON the map of the
City Of Wilmington, more particularly de-
scribed as follows:
Beginning at point on the northerly
side % Friendship street. distant ninety-fve
feet eight inches oasterly from the easteriv
side ~ latnall street. thence easterly
along said northerly side OF Friendship
street. siXty-fve feet eight inches to the
thence southerly. along said side Of said al
ley and parallel 60 latnail street and across
the end of said Friendship street thirty feet
TO the southerly side OF said Friendship
street; thence westerly. along the southerly
side Of said Friendship street; sixty-fve feet
eight inches 20 point; thence northerly
and parallel 20 Tatnall street. crossing the
bed Of said Friendship street, thirty feet 20
the place of beginning;
iAc said Friendship street being public
street of the said city Of Wilmington and
public road In Wilmington hundred
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
STREET AND SEWER DEPART
By GEORGE W. SPARKS. President
Attest: HENRY q. TAYLOR. Secretary.
rar5-3lt.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
LIsT OF PUBLIC sALEs

March l7-Sale Of furniture. carpets
rugs, household goods from resi-
dence over Washington street
bridge VIII be sold at stidham
and Son Auction Store. III E. 4th
street. at 1 o'clock p. m, sharp.
Stidham & Son. Aucts.
March lS-Sale Of real estate at Court
House, for w. W. Knowles. atty.
10 A. NJ
Stidham a Son. Aucts.
March % Bankrupt sale of auto.
pool table and securities of Robert
5. Baitd bankrupt. James ]. Ford
trustee. at Stidham and Son Auction
Store. Ill z. 4th street. 10 o'clock
a. m.
Stidham & Son, Aucts.
March 23-Public sale OF stock and
farming implements Of Ocheltree
Farm. Mill Creek hundred, at /
o'clock.
Samuel A. Mcdaniel.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
TRUSTEES SALE.

-----~,-
FTRUSIEE' SALE OF Personal
Il PROPERTY.
Tho undersigned viii sell 40 public sale at
the auction rooms of Stidham a Son. No. III
East Fourth street Wilmington. Delaware. on
Wednesday March 22 at 40 o'clock A. NJ
the following personal property:
combination billiard and pool table, balls
and cues. Stoddard. Dayton automobile
$1,000 bonds Colorado Gold Mining and
Smelling Co. $1,000 par value stock Colo
RADIO Gold Mining and smelling co. JIG
shares stock Imperial Coal and Coke Com
panv. 10 shares stock Trenton Sonora
Company no shares stock Villa Nova
Realty Company 1 share stock Elks Home
Building Association.
JAMES I. FORD.
Trustee in Bankruptcy for Robert S. Baird.
WILLIAM S. HILLES Attorney.
mario S,2O,2l.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
Information for Travellers
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