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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
CITY COUNCIL HAS
REGULAR MEETING
OF MUCH INTEREST

The regular semi-monthly meeting
OF the Mayor and City Council was
held Tuesday night, with several mat
ters of Importance considered by the
body. The members present were
Mayor Council; Aldermen Dudley,
Horton, Kalmon, Poole
The builders of the new Lee Street
Methodist church were granted the
free use of water for the construction
OF the building, dirt for which was
broken Wednesday morning. The re-
quest was made by Sam Heys, treas
urer of the building committee from
the First Methodist church.
Lee Allen, member of the Board OF
Education, represented that body in a
request to the council to do some
needed work on the grounds of he
McCay Hill colored public school
From the report of Mr.. Allen it was
shown that much grading and other
work was Immediately necessary to
preserve the site. Mr. Allen interest
ingly referred to the work which was
being accomplished by the schools OF
Americus, and compared them very
favorably with other cities. The re.
quest was unanimously agreed to by
the council.
The sum of $100 was donated by the
body for assisting in entertaining the
state convention of Elks which meets
in Americus this spring. The request
was made by General Chairman c. H
Burke, of the executive committee.
The matter of buying fire hose for
the city was referred to the fire com
mittee.
Several matters of Importance in
city affairs as relating to the financial
condition were discussed and in line
with the policy of the body they util-
lied all means and plans for retrench-
ment and economy in the city govern
ment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
RenOrt From London.

LONDON, Feb. 23.-Petrograd de
sratches today announce the contin.
ued pursuit of the remnants of the
Turkish army which fed from Erze-
rum, and newspaper dispatches from
the near East say the Turks are al
ready evacuating Trebizond, on the
Black Sea coast, which is now menac-
ed by Russian column. The Turk
army fleeing from Erzerum is now be.
tween that point and Trezibond, and
the Russians are strenously endeay-
oring to cut off their continued re-
treat.
The German offensive along the
western front probably commands
chief interest here. The renewed eff
forts to break through have resulted i'll
what seems to be important breaks in
the French line in the Artois region,
and efforts to push the French back
near Verdun have also met with par
tial success. Along the whole of the
line there is increased fighting today.
Along thesRussian continental front
there is increased activity stretching
along more than a hundred miles Ar
tilIery engagements there are reported
as of imposing proportions and many
clashes between outposts have occur
red Few infantry attacks in that re-
gion have been reported.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
MORE DIFFICULT.
TO SEE FINISH Of
WAR, IS BELIEF

PETROGRAD, Feb. 23-The Rus
sian duma reassembled today after an
extended recess and Foreign Minister
Sazonoff address the assembly. AG-
ditional war credits are to be voted
at once.
Foreign Minister Sazonoff, in speak
ing to the duma this morning referred
TO the war situation optimistically. It
is now more difficult than ever to fore.
see the end of the present war, he
said. He predicted peace can only
come through decisive victory for the
Entente nations, and the complicated
situation now confronting the allies
make it extremely difficult to punt 81
Germany.
The Russian army was enthusias-
tically praised by the speaker, ami
the loyalty of the Russian troops was
commended as forecasting certain VIC
tory in the end, when he said the glory
of Russia will be fully established
and the wrongs perpetrated against
Russians wiped out
Foreign Minister Sazonoff made sew
eral striking statements during his
address, touching on the Russian at
titude toward Sweden and Rumania's
attitude toward the Entente belliger-
ents. He said Russia is no longer "im-
PEELED toward the coast of Scandina-
via," and her sentiment toward Swe-
den is one of sincere friendship. He
qualified this statement by saying Rus
sia is looking for an outlet to the sea
"in quite another direction" than
through the Baltic and North seas.
As to Rumania, the speaker gave the
impression that he believes Rumania
will in time cast it's lot with the En-
tente powers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23

The shows are not numerous, being
in keeping with the size of the at
traction The motordrome is exciting
with the flying motorcycle riders. If
you like the sport, you will enjoy it..
There is an optical illusion show
The Spider" You pay the price Cf
admission and look There is nothing
wrong in it. The moving picture show
is what it is advertised The negro
minstrel is not different from any
others. The wild west show is the
same old story The merry go-round
is like 'em ALL The palmist is moth
ing new The "snake-eater" eats
snakes-if you like those things, very
well-and if not, very we'll.
In fact, this carnival is not any
worse than others we have seen-it is
not any better than many others.
Tile moral side of the question is not
to be debated by us. The effect of this
and all other shows--is what you
think it is-whatever that is.
Ii it is wrong to have a carnival
then there should be none. If it is
right to allow one, then this show
passes as they all do. Whether it
should be on the streets or not is an
other question for you.
The public knows what the average
carnival is-and this is what you have
showing in Americus this week. If
this is corrupting, they all are cor
rupting.
And by-the-way, this is no advertise
ment, and is not intended to request a
single person to go to single show,
or to keep single person away.
We've told you what was there-but
we are not going to pay your way, nor
hold you away. &C. w.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
CHANGES NEEDED IN
HIGH SCHOOLS NOW

DETROIT, Mich, Feb 23.-There
is urgent Reorganization in the hign
schools of the country, said Charles
H. Judd, director of the University of
Chicago School of Education, in an
address delivered today before the
Department of Superintendent of the
National Education association here.
Four years work, as at present ar
ranged is inadequate, the speaker de-
clred, to give the student general
survey of human experience.
superintendent ]. E. Mathis, of the
Americus, Ga, schools, is prominent
among the teachers attending the ed
ucational gatherings being held this
week in Detroit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
Paris Admits Evacuation.

PARIS, Feb. 23.-Violent fighting IL,
in progress along the right bank OF
the river Meuse, southeast of the
Ferbe forest, says French war office
announcement. North of Verdun iu-
fantry actions occurred today over a
ten mile front. The evacuation Of the
village of Haumont has been success
fully executed by the French troops
stationed there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
REV. WALKER |e THE
SPEAKER At CHURCH

Congregations steadily increasing at
First Methodist church. The program
of great themes discussed by visiting
ministers is attracting good congre-
cations. Last night, Rev. John N.
Hudson made a splendid and most
helpful address on Personality" or
Character in Revival Work" The
speaker sounded a timely warning
about brass band Methods for the
Holy Spirit in modern reviyals.
Rev. George H. Walker, one of the
most unique pastors in South Georgia,
a man who in his intellectual process
follows slavishly no beaten paths,
will discuss Church Extension as a
Factor in Extending Gods Kingdom
Wednesday night. Everybody invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
bic RALLY HELD
FOR FARMERS ON
SATURDAY FEB. 26

There will be an important agrt.
cultural rally for the Third Congress
ional district, held at Vienna, Ca, on
Saturday, February 226th. Farmers
wives from all parts of the district
are cordially invited and urged to at
tend.
This rally will be held under the
auspices of the Federation of Woman 5
clubs of Georgia, in cooperation with
the Department of Agriculture, the
State College of Agriculture, the
State Board of Entomology, the
Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the
Georgia Experiment Station, the Geor-
gia State Agricultural society, the
Georgia Horticultural society and the
Farmers union.
While it is impossible to state in
advance just who the speakers will oe,
each one of these organizations will
be represented at the meeting by
some representative we'll qualified tc
discuss the particular problems with
in the sphere of his organization.
Among the ladies who will attend
this rally will he Mrs. Nellie Peters
Black, Mrs. Samuel Lumpkin and Mrs.
L. ]. Amsden, we'll known woman s
club officials. They will be assisted
by ladies belonging to local woman's
clubs.
These rallies will deal with all
phases of agricultural problems, in
Guiding household economics a nd
home living. 1t will prove splendid
opportunity for the farmers and afrm-
crs' wives of the district to secure
Selpful aid and assistance in their
respective lines of endeavor. At
least two meetings will be held during
the day, and all who can do so, in
Guiding business men of the commun-
ity are respectfully invited and urged
to be present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
The CarniOal Is Here And
Here Goes Our Say About 1t

1t can easily be said that no show
or carnival has come to Americus III
late years which has caused so much
discussion as the showing of the
George H. Reynolds show in the city
under the auspices of the Woodmen Of
the World
The petition of business men to the
city council that the carnival be al
lowed to exhibit on the streets was
granted and during this week the at
traction is under full sway.
The shows came to Americus with a
blackened eye as far as newspaper
comment, because of the publication of
strong article of condemnation in
the Dawson News, the city where the
show last visited. The writer was
shown a letter from the author of the
article which retracted assertions in
the main, giving his reasons for his
saustic comment
The carnival is here-and the peo-
pie are making their comment, which
10 their own minds is conclusive,
whatever it may be. So far as the
writer can see, it is not worse than
any other carnival which has visited
Americus or any other on the road,
II is not the largest attraction of its
kind on the road
The concessions, consisting mainly
of chance arrangements, are like all
which have visited the city. They are
the same old story of take your shot,
or take your throw" To some people
they are all right, while to others they
ire all wrong. The public have their
,iews on this question, and the same
rule which they have applied in the
.ast will apply here-they are the
ame old stories.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
DEATH LIST IS TEN
NEW HAVEN WRECK

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Feb. 23.-The
death list resulting from yesterdays
rear-end collision between New Ha
ven railroad trains near Milford, Conn
stood at ten this morning, search Of
the ruins having failed to uncover ad
ditional bodies. The work of removing
debris has about been completed, and
trains are operating as usual, with on
ly slight delay, as result of the big
wreck.
More than sixty passengers sustain
ed more or less serious injuries il
the smash-up, but only one of the num-
ber is reported as in dangerous CON
dition this morning. Further deaths
among the injured are not anticipated.
The inquest over the bodies of victims
began this morning, and official au-
nounce the investigation will be COM
rlete it being intended to definitely fix
responsibility Off the affair, if this be
possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
Early Confirmation Urged.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. 23.-
This afternoon a report was presented
the senate recommending the confirm
alton of Henry p Fletcher's nomina-
tion as ambassador to Mexico, "as
soon as possible. Senators Borah and
Smith, of Michigan, voted against the
recommendation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
COMES To.
THE LIFE Of OLD
AMER|CUS Man

Mr.. Frank P. Mitchell, long resi-
dent of Americas, and known through
out the county and state, passed away
shortly after noon Wednesday after an
illness of short duration. MIR. Mitchell
had not been in the best of health in
recent months, but he was attacked
with severe cold several days ago.
This prominent citizen was born in
Webster county, on November 25th,
1864, and when quite a young man
moved to Americas. All of his life
/ had been spent in Americus, where he
performed many works of service for
his fellow man.
In his young manhood he entered
the service of the United States gov
ernment in the postal department. I'm
der the administration of Major Black
as postmaster he became clerk, and
with only slight Interruptions he con-
| tinued in this service until 1913. Up
or the death of S. A. Smith as Ameri-
Gus postmaster, he was promoted to
the position of postmaster. He had
filed the position of assistant post
master under the administrations Of
J. N. Scarborough and S. A. Smith.
Mr. Mitchell was prominent in the
politics of the state, but most of his
service came in national politics. He
was affiliated with the Republican par
ty, whom he served as district chair
man several years ago. He was a
man of power; strong personality,
loving and loyal friend. The people
who knew Mr.. Mitchell intimately
speak of his high traits of character
hich marked his word as Lis bond.
Two years ago Mr.. Mitchell became
secretary of the Americus lodge of
Elks and he had filled this position
with splendid service. During a short
time he was ticket agenet for the Cen
trail of Georgia railway at Americus.
Frank Mitchell was one of the most
popular and best loved citizens Of
Amer lcus, and his demise has cast
pail Of sorrow over a wide circle of
friends, who sympathize most sincere
lv with bereaved relatives in their hour
Of greatest sorrow. His death will be
felt as distinct loss to Americus,, AMI
to the community wherever his infiu-
ence has been felt and his kindly vir-
tues appreciated.
Mr.. Mitchell had never married and
is survived by two sisters, Misses Sal
lie and Ellie Mitchell, cousins, Mrs. G..
A. D. Raines, Mrs. ]. T. Schumpert,
Miss Annie Pickett, Miss Loula Hayes,
OF Americus; Mrs. j. c. Roney and
Mrs. D. Holmes of Cordele; one un-
Gle G. w. Coleman, of Titusville, Fla
and a cousin, j. c. Roney, of Mem
phfs, Tenn.
The funeral will be conducted from
Mr.. Mitchell's residence on McGarrah
street, Brooklyn Heights, at 10:30
o'clock Thursday morning, with Rev.
J. B. Lawrence officiating.
The pallbearers are E. C. Parker, F.
E. Westbrook, w. A. Cleveland, c. j.
Sherlock, w. j. Josey, H. T. Anderson,
lack Childers and ]. M Council.
The Americus Lodge of Elks have
been requested to meet at their hall at
$50 o'clock Thursday morning.
~AAsMaaa A~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
THE STATE YM.C.A.
SECRETARY IS HERE

E. Mcdonald, state secretary of the
Y. M. C. A., was a prominent Ameri-
Gus visitor today, the guest of Glenn
Colby, director of the local organiza-
ton. Mr.. Mcdonald states that the
work is proceeding in fine shape in
Georgia, and visited Americus to en-
courage her along with the work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
DR.. BRYANT VISITS
IN CITY WEDNESDAY

DR.. w. c. Bryant, former state oil
inspector, who resigned several
months ago, was prominent visitor
ir Americus today He came down on
business, and many friends were de-
lighted to see him. DR.. Bryant served
as oil inspector for several terms AMI
is well known over the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
Me ETHVIA IS HERE
ON OFFICIAL WORK

P. A. Methvin, of the pure food de.
partment of the state department of
agriculture, was in the city Wednesday
on official business. He took samples
Ct milk in several places.
Mr.. Methvin is we'll known over the
state, and is one of the most popular
officials in the Georgia state house
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
.OUDLEY's GARAGE
EATEN BY FLAMES

The fire alarm was sounded Tues
day night about nine o'clock, and re-
sponse was made to small five
which proved to be the garage in
the rear of w. H. C. Dudley's resi-
dence, corner Church and Hampton
streets. The damage was slight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
EDITOR BROWN Of
RICHLAND A VISITOR

Editor NJ. B. Brown, of the Richland
News, visited Americas Tuesday af-
ternoon. He is one of the most promi-
nent and popular editors in the state,
and has many friends wherever he is
known. He states that the condition
of his brother, Jack Brown, who had
his leg injured by train recently, is
improving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23

penetrated the opposing lines two
miles in the northern sector of the
Woevre. Three thousand prisoners
were taken by the victorious Germans,
together with great quantities of war
material which the Allies found it i'm
possible to remove.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
10000 Square Miles Captured.

LONDON, Feb 23.--Andrew Bonar
Law, secretary for the colonies, today
told the house of commons that 730, 900
square miles of German territory in
Africa have been captured and is now
occupied by the British.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
*+~+ ++++ ++~+ 1
, MARTIAL LAW DECLARED
IN CHINESE PROVINCE

= SHANGHAI, China, Feb. 2S.- =
= Martial law has been declared in =
+ Chang Sha, capital of Human pro- \
\ vince, where an unsuccessful at =
= tack was made by rebels during \
Monday.
= Only meagre details of the up !
\ rising in Chang Sha, have reach !
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. loyal government troops are in =
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
THE PICTURES Of
STATE RESOURCES
Be SHOWN HERE

Georgia's resources in pictures win
be shown in Americus at the Opera
douse on March 4th.
This is the film which has attracted
attention everywhere and after its
visit around the state will be sent
throughout the nation - teaching.
showing, illustrating Georgias PROV
ess.
March 4th is Saturday, and this ls
the day when the crowds are expected
to throng the Opera House.
Playing to more than capacity
bouses at every point, the big Georgia
Motion Picture, 5000 feet in length.
segan its tour of Georgia on January
24th, and will be shown in Americas
on March 4th.
The picture has already shown in
about twenty cities in Georgia. and
has played to crowded houses. the peo-
ple standing on the sidewalks for
hours, waiting to be admitted to sea
the picture. 81
The wonderful Georgia moving pic
ture takes two hours to run. II was
shown in Atlanta and drew twelve ta
fourteen thousand people to the At
lanta auditorium, FIVE thousand ot
whom were turned away for lack OF
even standing room in the great audi
torium.
The picture is thrilling from start
to finish, and there is hardly ten min
utes passes that some scene does not
bring applause from the audience-an
unusual tribute, and one seldom paid
to any picture.
Among the thrillers in the picture
may be mentioned:
First. The sensational run Of the
Macon fire department dashing mad
ly through badly crowded streets.
which the police tried in vain to
clear
Second, Dangerous mine blast at
Earites mine, near Gainesville. when
the man who sets the fuse, which
proved an unusually fast burner.
barely got away in time to save his
life.
There is also a very interesting
scene of the beach at Tybee, and the
scenes of the graduation pageant OF
the University of Georgia, and the ex-
ercises of the agricultural institli-
tons at Athens.
The picture has been builded with
an eye to entertain, as well as to edd-
cate, and in securing some scenes, the
operator had to perform dangerous
feats, all of which are shown and ada
to the thrill which every few minutes
audibly sweeps through the audience.
Few citizens of Georgia realize full
ly the wonders, both natural and man
made, within the borders Of their state.
These are shown in striking manner 10
this picture, which wherever present
ed, has proven an eye-opener even to
native Georgians.
No Georgia citizen can afford to
r.iss seeing this picture before ii
leaves the state for its fiye-year trip
over the nation. Profits from this pic
ture, received from its bookings in
Georgia, will be used to defray ex-
penses of running the Georgia motion
picture in the North, east and West to
advertise the resources of Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
Germans Penetrate French Line.

BERLIN, Feb. 23.-The German war
Office announces the capture of French
positions seven hundred yards wide
and four hundred feet deep along the
western front. Teuton troops today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23
Here's Another
Divorce Suit

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 2S.--Mrs. Grace
L. White, of this city, has filed sun
for divorce against Jesse X. White.
charging that he choked her into in
sensibility nearly, pointed a pistol at
her and was otherwise rude and cruel
to her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-23

Tte Times Reco1 der is The ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District With Associated Press
service.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-11

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Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-11
Legal Notices.
SCHOOL Bt'ILDlNG.
nL Nh


Sealed bids will be received by W, T.
Bourke, Secretary, Board Of Education. 500
City Hail, Omaha, Nebraska, until 400 p
m, Thursday, December 7th. 1916. for the
erection Of the Field Club School building
according to plans and specifications pre-.
pared by George B. Prinz. Architect, 1905
New Omaha National Bank building
Omaha, Nebraska.
Bids are desired on the following iterhs
with certified checks as follows:
1, Entire completed building check. two
per cent Of bird
.. General construction check. three pei
cent OF bid,
., Heating and ycntllatIng, automatic
heat control, vacuum System. plumbing and
gas fitting check, five per cent of bid OH.
4, Electric wiring, etc, check. ten pei
cent OF bid,
Make checks payable uncond ltionally tc
tho school district Of Omaha as a guar.
nntes Tint the bidder. N successful. will
enter into a contract with the School Dis
triot nurauant To hid and give suret,