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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

The last sermons of Methodist min
listers in Americus before they go to
the annual South Georgia conference
will be delivered today. The gather
irg meets in Thomasville on Tuesday.
with Bishop Warren A. Gambler pre-
siding.
Rev. j. A. Thomas, of the First
Methodist church, will occupy his pull
pit both morning and evening, and
large congregations are expected to
greet him on this occasion, which has
a tinge of sadness because of Rev.
Thomas having completed four years
OF service and cannot be returned.
Rev. A. w Quillian, Jr., will preach
at the Lee Street Methodist church,
morning and evening, In the after
AAOoAA az d ONAONh a SCl-lOSSLACl
meeting will be held with all of the
members of the church present, and
those intending to identify themselves
with the new church. Rev. Quillian is
completing his first years service in
the city.
Rev. George M. Acree will preach
today, completing his first year on the
Americus circuit, where he has per-
formed wonderful work in behalf of
his churches and the cause which he
serves so faithfully
Each of the three Methodist minis
ters in the city attended Emory co..
lege, and it is the hope of many
friends that the conference will return
Rev Quillian and Rev. Acree, and the
wish that it we're possible for Rev.
Thomas to return.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
CITY CONTRACTS
FORPUMP|NG THE
WATER FOR YEAR

Beginning December 1st, the city of
Americus and the Americus Public
Service Co., will operate under a new
contract in the matter of the latter
pumping water for the city. The new
cost figures $10,500 for a year, on the
basis of 1-2 cents per kilowatt hour.
The contract under which the pumping
has been done heretofore was $8,450
for a year, which figures the new cost
in excess by $1,960
The Americas Public Service Com
pany through Trustee Frank Sheffield.
Bondholder Frank Lanier and Manager
Joe Johnson contended that the con
tract had been carried at a great loss
to the public service company, making
it impossible to continue the work un-
der the old contract A virtual com
promise was reached by the figure of
S10,5OO.
During the discussion of the pum-
ing the debate turned to the petition
o. the company to be heard before the
State Railroad Commission on Tues
day, November 2Sth, in Atlanta. In
this matter the Mayor and City Coun-
ell issues their decree of neutrality,
having reached an agreement for the
city's work, and expressions were
heard by some of the city fathers that
they believed the request for an in
crease is fair and just
Unless the citizens interpose an OBJ
lection before the commission on next
Tuesday, the request will doubtless be
granted which means an increase OF
1c per kilowatt hour for lighting and
power, and a fiat rate Of $1.40 per
1000 cubic feet for gas, both for fuel
and lighting.
The public service company con-
tends that they are not making a
reasonably sum on the large Invest
ment, allowing for the upkeep and
improvements incidental and neces-
sary to the operation of the concern.
1t is extremely liqely that no objec-
tion will be heard before the commits
sion unless it materiaIizes during to.
morrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
TEUTONS MAKING
BIC |NROADS ON
RUMAN|A FRONT

BERLIN, Nov. 25.-Teutonic forces
Eave crossed the Danube into Ruman-
ian territory and been successful in
the Alt region and on the Moldavial
frontier, according to German Off
cial statement Rumanian resistance in
the lowlands of the lower Alt valley
has been completely broken, several
Rumanian towns being captured, and
German troops crossing the river Alt,
said the statement
Russo-Rumanian attacks on the
Moldayian frontier are reported to
have been repulsed with heavy losses,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
THANKSGIVING TURKEYS TO BE
HIGHER PRICED THAN EVER

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 25.-With every
other living necessity "out of sight, y
Atlanta groceTs and butchers announce
that Thanksgiving turkey and all the
trimmings that go with it will be cor
respondingly high this year.
There is a serious shortage of tur-
keys, they assert, and dressed turkey
that cost thirty cents a pound last
year will cost thirty-three cents q
pound his year, while cranberries AMI
celery and the other side dishes have
likewise felt the effects of the general
advance in prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
CHANGES AMONG THE
TTMES-RECORDER CARRIERS

Foye Owens, who for the past sew
eral years has been a carrier boy for
the Times-Recorder, and who has given
good service, has been promoted by
the management of the Office to as
sistant pressman Foye shows a tai
ent for this line of work, and it is
hoped by his friends that he will learn
fast and soon be full-fedged press
man. Foye will be succeeded on his
route by Marvin Giddings.
George Cobb, the Times Recorder
carrier boy has so far recovered from
bis. recent illness as 70 be out again
much to the delight of his friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
Attacked at Daybreak.

JUAREZ, Mex, Nov. 25.-Villa ban
dts resumed their attack on Chihua-
Eua City at daybreak today, according
to dispatches from the Chihuahua cap
ital to Carranza officials here early
today. The number of the attackers
is unknown here at this hour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
Omen HostLlities with Greece LikeIr,

LONDON, Nov 25.-An Athens news
dispatch late today states that in cir
cles close to the Greek court it is as
serted that any attempt by the Entente
Allies to obtain possession of Greek
arms and ammunition as demanded by
Vice Admiral Dufournet, commander
of the allied fleet at Piraes, will be
resisted by force of arms. AS the
Entente authorities continue firm in
their demands for the removal of these
munitions of war from Greek control,
open hostilities between the Entente
nations and King Constantines gov
ornment are looked upon as extremely
likely to begin at any time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
LADIESE THANK PEOPLE FOR
AID AT PRODUCTS DINNER

The ladies of the Americus and Sum.
ter County Hospital Association have
requested the Times Recorder to ex-
tend the thanks of the organization to
the many people who responded by
splendid donations for the Georgia
Products dinner served at the armory
on Saturday, December 18th. Their
splendid cooperation made the event
possible with such grand success. The
ladies especially mentioned the biscuit
made from wheat given by M'Math
Mill. .st..,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
HARVEY WEAVER
ANSWERS LAST CALL
TO GREAT BEYOND

Many friends and relatives bowed
their heads in grief Saturday morn
ing when the sad intelligence became
known that Mr.. Harvey w. Weaver
had died at his residence on the
corner of Church and jackson streets.
The end came peacefully at Z O'CLOCK
after an illness of several months.
In his genial spirit and accommo-
dating manner he won many admirers
who are sincerely grieved A fearful
malady begun its slow inroads on the
health of Mr.. Weaver until of late he
had been confined to his home His
absence from the accustomed duties
of Clerk and Treasurer of the City Of
Americus, at the City Hall, always
provoked interested inquiry How
is Harvey Weaver?'i
For the past four years Mr.. Weaver
has been an official of the city, atten-
tive to his duties and interested in
the affairs of its governmental which
vitality concerned every person in the
city. The complaints and grievances
of people were commingled with the
congratulations of friends as Harvey
Weaver stood firm in the trust which
the people themselves had imposed
in him as their officer. Prior to his
election as Clerk and Treasurer he
was connected with the Southern
Bell Telephone Co.. in a responsible
position.
Mr.. Weaver was a member of the
First Methodist church, and the Ben
evolent Protective Order of Elks.
Friends and relatives join in the
bereavement which has touched al
most every heart in the city.
Mr.. Weaver is survived by his wife,
who was Miss Nell Turpin before her
marriage. Frank Weaver, young
son, is the only child. Other relatives
are his aunt, Mrs. Joe Mckay; first
cousins, John B. Ansley, of Americus;
Dan Mckay and Robert Mckay, OF
Fitzgerald; Mrs. Emmett Duncan, o.
Ellaville.
The funeral will be held from the
late residence of Mr.. Weaver on the
corner of Church and jackson streets
at o'clock Sunday afternoon, the
services being conducted by Rev. J.
A. Thomas. pastor of the First Metho-.
dist church The pallbearers are A. c.
Crockett, Harper Bivins, Walter Page,
H. B. Mashburn, w. r. Walker, f. A.
Nisbet.
The funeral arrangements were
made by ]. H. Beard, of the Allison
Furniture Co.
Mayor Councils Request
Mayor l.. G. Council has addressed
tie following communication to the
members of the Mayor and City Coun-
Gil of Americus:
You will please assemble at the Y.
NJ. c. A. Building Sunday afternoon al
2:45 o'clock to attend the funeral of
Mr.. H. w. Weaver, the late clerk and
treasurer of the City of Americus.
Very truly yours,
L. G. COUNCIL. Mayor.
November 25th, 1916.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
STOP BURNING STALKS
IN THE FIELDS NOW

The farmers should stop gathering
the cotton stalks and burning them
new, according to Demonstration W. ].
Boyett. He states that this procedure
was all right before frost, but that the
burning now does not kill a single
boil weevil-because there are none
oh bare stalk after frost. Besides,
Mr.. Boyett states, that since the stalks
wre not disposed of properly before
frost, they should be saved for plow
ing under and furnishing nitrogen to
the soil.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
Campaign Against Rnmanla.

The Teutons are proceeding rapid
ly with the campaign against Rum
ania and have forced the passage Of
the Danube twenty-five miles in the
rear of the Alt lines.
The Rumanians operating in the
Orseva region have evidently retreat
ed into the mountains northwest of
Turnu Servrin. Berlin reported that
the Rumania battalions there had
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
Mayor Councils Request
November 25th, 1916.

been "cut off from the main army
The Entente advance in Macedonia
fas apparently halted, as Paris au.
nounces that fog and rain have slow
ed up the operations generally. 1t is
said that the Italians made progress
west of Monastir. Berlin declared
that the Italians were checked and
the Serbian attacks east of Monastir
repulsed.
ALI of the reports agree that the
Fraco-B Belgian front was quiet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
Villa Again Repulsed,

JUAREZ, Nov 25.-The Villa ban
dts attacking Chihuahua City accord
ing to message to military head
quarters here. The repulse was more
decisive than on Thursday and Fri
day, as the bandits have been driven
out of the suburbs after their desper..
ate efforts to storm the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
SAM GREEN SHOT BY ALBANY
OFFICERS RESISTING ARREST

ALBANY, Ca, Nov 25.-Sam Greer
a negro, said to be wanted in several
south Georgia counties for various of.
fenses, is in Phoebe Putnam Memorial
hospital, in serious condition as the
result of being shot while resisting ar
rest Friday night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10TH TO BE
OBSERVER As "ORPHANS' DAY."

On Sunday, December 18th, Georgia
Baptist Sunday schools will observe
Orphans Home Day" An interesting
program has been published and the
aim is to raise $4,000 on that day
for the Georgia Baptist Orphans Home
at Hapevillss Ga. Every friend of this
worthx ese Is urged to Help these or
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

THE TIMES-RECORDERS SPECIAL
WRITER RELATES THE STORY
OF THE FIRST TIME "BAD EYE"
COMPANY STOOD ON THE RIO
GRANDE AND WAITED FOR MEX
ICANS = STRONG BELIEF THAT
THEY WILL BE BACK IN GEOR-
GIT BY CHRISTMAS is REPORT
ED In THE CAMP.-A. L. /. WINS
HONOR FOR THE CLEANEST DIN
ING HALL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
New Demands Of Allies.

ATHENS, Nov 25.-The Entente al
lies have delivered an ultimatum to
Greece requiring the delivery of
Greek arms and war munitions de-
manded recently. From forty-eight
hours to week is allowed for deliv-
cry in various parts of the country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
vENEELOS WARS ON
.BULGARS BY UKASE

LONDON, Nov. 25.-An Athens news
dispatch received late today states a
provisional Greek government formed
by supporters Of former Premier Ven
izelos has formally declared war on
Bulgaria.
The provisional government has a
'well-equipped army, according to re-
liable information, but its strength is
practically unknown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

= ANDREW CARNEGIE WAS I
= 81 YEARS OLD SATURDAY. 1

= NEW YORK, Nov. 25.-Andrew =
= Carnegie was eighty-one years old \
\ today. He spent the day quietly :
= with his family and friends. He =
= is in good health, said friends. =
= Z + = + = 4 y 4 y y = y
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
Hanlt the Teuton Advance.

BUCHAREST. Nov 25.-The ad~
vance of German troops which cross
ed the Danube at Islacz near the
mouth of the Alt river and Zimaitza
las been arrested, so the war office
announced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
AMERICUS ELKS TO MEET AT
LODGE AT i $50 THIS AFTERNOON

All Elks will please meet at the club
rooms Sunday afternoon at 1880 o'clock
account Of the death of Brother Har,
vey Weaver.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
Germans Cross Danube at Zimnitza.

PETROGRAD, Nov. 25.-German
troops crossed the Danube into Ru-
mania at Zimnitza, seventy miles
southwest of Bucharest, the Russian
war Office announced today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
Bulgars Occupy Islands in Danube.

SOFIA, Nov. 25.-Bulgarian troops
Lave occupied islands in the Danube
aear Gigen, Grehover, Lomand and
Npdin, southeast of Craiova, states the
RG. .gorian war Office today. Entente
detachments which approached Bulgar-
ian positions in Dubrudja today were
repulsed by artillery fire
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
.U.S.OFF|CERS SCI:
MOUNTED MEN
ON MEXICO SIDE

Ell PASO, Nov 25.-United States
army officers have notified the COM
mander at Juarez that they saw band
of approximately fifty mounted men
moving along the Mexican side of the
Rio Grande, towards Juarez.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
y y y y = = = 3 y y y y :
DAILY WEATHER FORECAST :

= The weather forecast for Amer
" icus and vicinity follows:
= Fair Sunday, with low temper
= atures prevailing; warmer in in
= terror Sunday afternoon.
; y y + y \ \ \ \ y \ y =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

Continued on Page 10.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-13

flop. And this is another notice that
this administration will give no pro
lection to American industry. limited
or otherwise.
President Wilson has Topped so
many times that 1t is difficult TO iden.
tify the latest one to those who nave
not followed the developments very
closely. Some months ago the Presi-
dent announced that the present small
duty on sugar should be continued
indefinitely. and that the frec-sugar
clause OF the existing tariff law. which
would have become operative next
month. should be repealed outright.
The caucus OF free-traders OF the
House decided 10 take this action.
The House itself almost unanimously
agreed TO ii. and the repeating meas
ure was passed. Then the Senate held
caucus. and at the behest OF Ollie
James and a few other close friends
OF the President. four-year limit was
written into the suspension clause,
with the approval OF the President
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-13
THURSDAY, APRIL IS, 1916.

lobby" and forthwith demanded an
Investigation. And while the atten-
ton of the people was conferred on
thu Democratic smelling committee
which was trying TO expose those
marplots who favored American in
dustries. the free-trade advocates OF
the country were given pass keys to
the back doors of the Democratic
Ways and Means and the Finance Com
mittee rooms AS Representative
Anthony. OF Kansas. sarcastically re-
marked at the time that agitation was
on; Hobbies are always insidious' II
they are against you"
The lemon growers OF California
put up a game fight to have the Re
publican rate Of duty retained on their
product. There was not the shadow
of reason for reducing il, because
competition with the Italian lemons
was fierce enough at that time. PAGE
after page of conclusive reasoning
will be found in the tariff hearings
on the lemon industry. showing the
need OF California for the Republican
rate. Industrious American citizens
prayed that their industry might be
spared from the Democratic tariff axe.
Who appeared for the Italian inter
ests? Harrison Osborne represented
the lemon importers before the com
mittee. Beer was the strategist. Then
we find such names as Marasa, Mag
gio, Monu, Zito. and the Italian Cham
Der of Commerce. all Interested in a
free market, or at least reduced rates.
for lemons. Were they ''insidious
lobbyists" No. indeed, Were the
seaboard sugar refiners. who financed
the Democratic campaign OF 1912. in.
sidious lobbyists No. they we're
philanthropists. They wanted every
householder TO get sugar for three
cents a pound. The Italian lemon in
terests wanted everyone to have more
lemons and more health. And the
New Freedom fell for it.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-13
LEMON LOBBY SCANDAL

The effort Of senator Works Of
California. 10 attach an amendment 20
the Senate substitute for the House
free sugar repeal bill. providing Tor
a restoration Of the Republican tariff
on citrus fruits. principally lemons.
which OF course was rejected by the
Democratic majority recalls the
methods employed TO effect a reduc-
ton on those products. When the
Underwood bill was being framed IL
j. said that $4,000 was raised 5y
dealers in foreign citrus fruits 10 lobby
the reduced duty on lemons through
Congress IN echo Of that accom-.
plishment is the suit recently In-ti-
tuted by William G.. Beer. ono OF the
promoters % the lobby. for S-5ug1
balance due ON bis promotion con.
tract Were tho Democratic tariff
legislator properly approached. I'D
regard 10 This reduction Why was
the duty ON lemons materially TO-.
duccd' How did flIs reduction .quare
with Chairman Underwood idea OF
a compctitory tariff inasmuch as one
half The American consumption Of
lemons va coming in from Italy At
the time his bill was under dcbatcg
These are some Of fbe qussI zion that
will occur 10 The California lemon pro-
duccrs who read fHe reports Of this
lemon lobby scandal
when PRO .dc1f Wilson found the
manufar'W.ng and agricultural inter.
est aIay'd against biz sspid FREQ
trade theory b' sbresod .Ins.dIola
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-13
CHARLES A. SWEARINGEN

While Mr.. Charles A. Swearingen.
of Parkersburg, like many other he
publicans. drifted apart from the regu.
lar organization in 1912. like many
others he is again back in the ranks.
conceding that II anything is to b.
done this year TO defeat the Democrats
is 10 be accomplished through the re-
united Republican forces. No man
has been more cordially welcomed
than Mr.. Swearlngen. because for
twenty years he has been conspicuous
in Wood county for distinguished ser.
vice in UNFOLDING Republican prin-
ciples and policies.
Mr.. Swearingen comes before the
public as a candidate for the nomina.
ton for State Treasurer. and for which
he is eminently fitted and qualified by
ability and business experience. lie
is a man OF high character. enjoys
the fullest confidence of the commu.
nifty in which he lives and represents
a type that commands the respect and
consideration of all Republicans
throughout the State.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-13
RoBINSoN'S CANDIDACY

IL is a significant fact that the mem.
bers OF the West Virginia Bar, with
very few exceptions. favor the candi-
dacy OF Judge Ira +. Robinson for the
governorship. II is safe TO say that
more than ninety per cent OF this
great body OF trained men. who have
practiced in Judge Robinson's court,
who have been familiar with his public
record. and who have learned his char
aeter and qualifications. favor him for
this most important office. Certainly
no higher tribute to the worth and
qualifications of any public man could
be paid than the practically unanimous
endorsement of the associates in MS
profession who have had long and
ample opportunity to measure his
work. The consensus OF opinion
among the legal fraternity concerning
Judge Robinson is by no means con
fined to the Republican lawyers. In
this vicinity and in other sections OF
the State, il is equally as marked
among leading Democratic attorneys
who realize that in all probability the
choice Of the Republican primary will
be the next Governor OF the State;
and. recognizing that fact. express
their satisfaction with Judge Robin
sons prospects.
The lntelligencer believes that this
remarkable unanimity among a large
number OF men. who have had special
advantage TO inform themselves, is
bound TO BE- very potent factor m
making up the public mind
Judge Robinson viii be nominated
and will BE- elected Governor. lie will
be the governor OF the whole people
and not OF particular interest. sec
ton or class. In the goyernorship he
will stand for progressive legislation.
for the development OF a greater social
service by the state. for greater use
iulness in all our Institutions. and for
the conservative development Of West
Virginia resources in a manner con
sistent with the best interests of our
entire citizenship On the supreme
bench he has made "A great record. and
has been of great service. In the gov
ernorship be- will find a wider field
OF usefulness. and one in which he
will be no less valuable.
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