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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
Protect the Horses

From the National Humane Journal.
 For want of nail.
 A shoe was lost;
 For want of shoe,
 A horse vast lost;
 For want of a horse,
 A rider was lost;
 For want of rider.
 A kingdom was lost'' Removing tin cans with their rough, sharp edges, from the streets, where we so often see them lying, may seem trifle, but it is not trifle to save a horse. and perhaps several horses. which may be earning living for very poor men, from suffering with painful cuts on their feet, or dying. as they have done in some instances from loclSjaw, and just another word about these danger ous tin cans before we leave the sub ject-will you not ask your mothers to see that after being emptied. they are pounded flat before being thrown away. as cats are very fond of eating much which comes in them, and some have been found with their heads caught and imprisoned in the cans and their Eecks severely cut.
 Broken glass is also very dangerous thing to be left lying upon pavement or sidewalk, and banana and orange peel have caused many accidents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
ANOTHER MARY

Mary was 8 little dunce, She couldn't learn a rule She missed her lessons Tn the class And cried all day in school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
A Spring Poem

By Evelyn Crow. Secono Grade, years
 old, Ullman School. The birds are singing ik the trees,
 The flowers are growing fast, The bees are humming sound the flowers
 The river is running pasr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

This little girl liked the Junior 50 much she had her mother write me a letter and tell me so, and I certainly am very proud of both the letter and the poem, which Evelyn wrote entirety alona-Mrs. Ullman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
WIRE HAS DOUBLED
IN PRICE SINCE THE WAR

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 16.-German
street railways, when threatend with
the necessity of substituting steel
trolley fires for copper wires in ordet
to supply the Government with copper
to carry on the war, had nothing much
on American street railway companies,
accordink to officials of the local sys
TEN, who are having their troubles
with the high cost of wire in addition
to the bother and expense of the recent
strike of conductors and motormen
which cost the company heavily. Troll
ley wire has advanced from IA cents
pound before the war to 81 cents and
more.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
MACON MINISTER TO PREACH
AT FIRST BAPTIST TODAY

Rev. B. D. Ragsdale, of Macon, ar
rived Saturday and is the guest CT
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Gatewood at theic
home on Lee street. Rev. Ragsdale
will fill the pulpit at the First Baptist
church both morning and evening sun
day, at the usual hours. He has been
heard at the First Baptist church be-
fore, and all of his sermons have been
thoroughly enjoyed, and good congre-
cations will hear him today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
A Doll That Goes to Sleep.

Lee County, Dec. is, 1916.
Dear Santa Claus:
am a little girl four years old.
want you to please bring me doll that
goes to sleep. tea set and some gold
pins with my name on them. Don't
forget my two brothers. Buddie wants
soldier suit and bullets for his rife,
and Bud Jackie hunting coat and
some shells. Am sending q dime for
Empty Stocking fund. Your little girl.
HAZEL FERGUSON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
Wants Great Big $500 Doll.

Americas, Ga, Dec. 16, 1916.
Dear Santa Claus:
Do you know am seven years old?
Well, l am; l go to school and am in
the First grade. Miss Sarah Cobb is
my teacher and has taught me to read
and write. Now, please bring me \
six dollar doll, tea-set big trunk
for my doll, little stove and little
chair as my old one is broken down;
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
NEW PASTOR OF FIRST BAPTIST
MOVE HERE EARLY IN JANUARY

Rev. Alexis D. Kendrick and family
of Vidalia, will move to Americas the
first week in January. Their home On
Lee street will be ready for occupancy
as soon as alterations now under way
are completed, and the finish which
will require several days. Rev. Ken
drick is the new pastor of First Bap-
fist church, and Americas people are
glad to welcome him and his family In
the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
no MEETING OF BARACA
AND PHILATHEA UNION

The regular meeting of the Baraca
and Philathea City Union which was
to be held Monday evening at the
Presbyterian church, has been post
poned until regular meeting night in
January of the new year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17

fruits of all kinds, except oranges, as
big Rubber is going to send US a
box full from Florida-candy of all
sorts and mixed nuts. Find enclosed
25 cents for the Empty Stocking Fund
Lovingly LOUISA COLE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
]. w. Adds Postscript.

Leslie Ca, Dec. 16. 1916.
Dear Santa Claus:
/ am a little boy, seven years old.
am in the first grade at school, so |
want you to please bring me little
wagon toy automobile, horn and fruits
and nuts. I will close. Lovingly,
]. w. CONNORS.
P. 81 forgot to tell you to bring
my pet goosie" a biscuit. ]. w. C.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
VIII Wallis wants blackboard.

Americas, Ga, Dec. 16, 1916.
Dear Santa Claus:
want you to bring me that little
auto that is at Williams-Niles Co., and
T. blackboard and nuts and candies AMI
fruits. Your dear little boy
WILLIAM WALLIS.
Ten cents for Empty Stocking Fund.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
Lucille Sends Love.

December Is, 1915.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me doll, carriage, doll
trunk, teddy bear and fruits and nuts,
with lot of love to you and Mrs. Santa
Claus, and hoping ynu will enjoy
Xmas. Lovingly,
LUCILLE CoNNoRS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
AMERICUS LODGE TO
ELECT NEW OFFICERS

All members of Americas lodge. +.
& A. M. No. Is, are requested to be at
the Masonic hall friday evening, De-
cember 2znd, ct y. m., for the annual
election of officers. 17-6t
CLOYD BUCHANON, Sec.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
wishes Santa a Merry Xmas.

Leslie Ga, Dec. is. 1916.
Nv Dear Santa Claus:
am little girl almost four years
old. Please bring me doll, carriage
and some clothes for my doll. Also
bring me some confectionaries. Wish
ing you merry Xmas.
Your little girl,
RUBY CONNORS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
Christian Science Church.

Taylor street.
Morning service at II o'clock Sum
day. Wednesday evening services will
tie held at 1880 o'clock.
Golden Text: Psalms 1878. ON
that men would praise the Lord for his
goodness, and for his wonderful works
to the children of men!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS
Sam Wants Little Boxing Men,

Sam Wants Little Boxing Men.
Dear Santa Claus:
Bring me COW boy suit, some little
boxing men, little train which runs
by electricity. an air gun and some fire
crackers and sparklers.
Your little friend,
SAM HEYS, JR.
Thursday, Dec IA, 1916.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
NO FRUIT DAMAGED BY
THE COLD WEATHER

ATLANTA, Ca, lee. 16.-Unusually
cold weather predicted for the south
east materialized only In Florida.
Gainesville reported the temperate e
for Friday night at 26 degrees. No
fruit damages have been reported. and
the lowest in Atlanta was "A.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
First Baptist Church.

Services will be held at II a. m. and
z D. M, with preaching by Rev. B. }.
Rags6ale, of Macon.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. T. +.
Gatewood. superintendent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
Gordon Is All Right.

Gordon Is All Right.
Americas, Ca, Dec. Is, 1916.
Dear Santa Claus:
l am a little boy five years old, and
try to be as good as the average boy,
50 please don't forget my cowboy
suit. jumping jack and other things
you think best. My sister is expecting
a big doll. Enclosed find ten cents
for the Empty Stocking fund.
GORDON E. BROOKS, JR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
Lee Street Methodist Church.

Rev. George NJ. AGREE, Pastor.
Preaching today at II a. m. and p.
n. by the pastor.
Sunday School, $50 a. M, T. M.
Furlow, superintendent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
Calvary Church.

Rev. ]. B. Lawrence, Rector.
Holy Communion at 1880 a. m. This
will be the corporate Communion Of
Chapter E of the Church Building So
ciety.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Morning prayer, litany and sermon
at 1900 a. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
Wants Jack.Straws.

Dear Santa Claus:
Bring me doll, desk and some
jack-straws, some fruit and doll bed,
books to read and some Dparklers.
Your little girl,
HEPHZIBAH JONES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
Presbyterian Church.

There will be no preaching today
At the Presbyterian church.
Sunday school at tae regular hour
and the public is cordially invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
st. Paul Methodist.

East Americas.
Sunday school at p. m. Prayer
meeting Thursday at 1880 p. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
Douglas Wants a Collar Pin.

Leslie, Ca, Dec. is, 1915.
Dear Santa Claus;
Please bring rle bicycle, drum and
a collar pin to hold my collar. some
fire works and fruit. Your little friend,
DOUGLAS JONES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
BrookIHn HeIghts Chapel.

Sunday scnool at $3.50 p. m. Prayer
meeting at 700 o'clock Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
First Methodist Church.
aul w. Ellis, Pastor.

Rev. Paul w. Ellis, Pastor.
Regular preaching services will be
held at IL a. N. and p. m, with
preaching by the pastor.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. M, with T.
O, Marshall, superintendent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
First Baptist Church.

There will be no preaching at this
church today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
Statement of the Condition of the
PLANTE Rs BANK,

Located at Americas, Ca, at the Close
of Business, Dec. 18th, 1916.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
GEoRGIA-sumter County.

GEORG1A-Sumter County.
Before me came H. S. Council, Cash
Ter, Of The Planters Bank. who being
duly sworn, says the above and fore
going statement is a true condition OF
said bank, as shown by the books of
file In said bank.
H. S. COUNCIL, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 18th day of December. 1916.
ERWIN J. WITT,
Notary Public State at Large.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
FnrIow lawn Baptist Church.

Rev. George f. Brown, Pastor.
Services will be held at / a. m. and
Z D. M, with preaching by the pastor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17

NOTE.-A package of ten cigarettes made Of
all Turkish tobacco costs the smoker 10 or SC.
A package of ten Piedmonts made of highest
grade Virginia. Carolina tobacco costs the smoker
only SC. Why the difference Because Pied
monts pay mo di4ty, no ocean fgsight, no marine
Insurance, no sapSn5fUe importing charger.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-17
Statement of the Condition of the
RANK OF COMMERCE,

Located at Americas, Ca, at the Close
OF Business, December IL, 1916.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-14
REHEARINC
DENIED IN
PAVE. CASE

A phone message from Judge c. b.
Stewart to Alger Melton received last
night conveyed the news that the state
supreme court had denied the applica-
tion of the attorneys for the plaintiff
for a. new hearing ina the matter Of
the City Of chickasha vs. Dennis
O'Brien, ct al
The suit, decided against the citi-
zens in two hearings before the SUI
preme court, involves between $780,
600 and 100000 together with inter
est at the rate OF is per cent since
1912. The payment Of the entire paw
ing tax Of Chickasha, except the paw
ing tax OH Chickasha and Kansas ave
nues was involved in the suit, which
was first tried and decided Tor the
plaintiff in the district court, then ap-
pealed and reversed, later reheard and
again adversely decided to the plain
tiff.
1t is understood that the court in
denying the motion for a rchearing re-
affirms its former decision, holding
the GO day statute prohibits action OF
this kind being maintained
Attorney Alger Melton, Of counsel
for citizens Of Chickasha stated this
copy OF the mandate, therefore was
not advised of the exact point upon
which the decision was based but
that if the opinion was based upon
and the hearing denied on the grounds
that the 60 day statute prohibits
courts from giving relief he would
probably favor appealing the matter
to the United States supreme court
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-14
BY Perry Arnold.

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
st. Louis, Mo, June IA For the
first time in decade, Democracys
hosts met in quadriennial session to-
day with complete agreement on the
choice of national standard bearer
There wasn't a delegate who didn't
agree to the denomination Of Presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson.
The bitterness Of the factional strife
at Baltimore four years ago was gone.
Advance indications were for regu-
lar love feast" with the only possibil-
tiles for any difference of opinion
present in the building of platform.
1t was cheerful optimistic, cheer
ing and confident throng that respond
cd to the bang of National Chairman
William F. McComb's gavel Nc spec
ter Of an imernerine fight intruded-
First of an. the delegates were meet
ing in Missouri, one of whose favorite
sons four years ago was a defeated
candidate in the battle of the ballots.
That same favorite Speaker
Champ Clark-as if to emphasize the
healing Of the wounds dealt him by
the Baltimore gathering, was one Of
the loudest in mis- praises of the men
who took from him the honor of lead
ing the Democratic hosts.
"I believe the convention can ad-
iourn by Friday, if it so desires. "
Chairman McCombs said just before
convening the assembly
The delegates themselves. however.
indicated early in the meeting their
desire to hear "glorification" speech
es and this excess OF enthusiasm was
expected to prolong the convention un-
til Saturday morning
St Louis began playing the host to
the visiting thousands in royal fash
ion. NUn-partisan committees galore.
whose interest ANA energy was bent
solely toward making visitors com
Portable and happy, were constantly
in attendan@zu en
The conveHtiDnois St Louis first
chance since the louisiana Purchase
Exposition Of 1904 to entertain distin-
guished guests, and St Louisans were
determined to make the occasion
memorable one
The convention hall itself had been
repainted throughout mostly with
white paint so that every possible Bit
Of light was reflected into its gigantic
interior.
Special eentilating apparatus cooled
the sultry air. Delegates and alter
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-14

mates alone were permitted on the
ground floor, permitting more com
Portable seating space for the men who
actually do the convention work.
One topic which was eagerly dis
cussed by the crowds in the streets
and hotel Hobbies was the so-called
unit rule" and two thirds" regula-
ton which from time immemorial has
ruled Democratic conclaves
There was general belief expressed
that the usual quadriennial attempt
to overthrow these ancient rules would
succeed this year,
Delegates recalled that the attempt
was made four years ago in Baltimore
and defeated mainly because there was
such bitter strife between the candi-
dates. II the two-thirds rule had not
Continued on Page Three.j
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-14
WIND
But LITTLE
DAM
Barn in Country !,
mUnsuru, nma telephones Lines
Crippled and Reports Msagre;
Light Plant in Trouble

Following the hottest day Of the
present season, severe wind storm
swept Chickasha. striking the city at
2:SO this morning, accompanied by a
heavy downpour Of rain.
While no houses were blown down
in the city, the destruction to glass
was considerable and meager reports
received from rural communities state
that corn has been blown flat, and
wheat yet uncut badly fallen. The
damage to the corn, however is not
considered serious as the stalks we're
not sufficiently matured to break from
the force Of the wind and WILL it is
thought straighten up
Agricultural Agent Cooper said that
he had been trying all morning to get
in communication with farming com
munities over the telephone. but ow-
ing to wire trouble was unable to do
so.
On Chickasha avenue several win
dows were blown out in the second
story OF the Dugan building. between
Fourth and Fifth streets; number Of
windows were smashed at the United
States recruiting station and in the
Eagles hall in the Driggers building
at the corner of Chickasha avenue and
Second street while the large plate
glass windows at the Grady County
Commercial and Farm bureau were
smashed
A large barn, just completed, belong
ing to J. g White, near Bradley, had
been unroofed and badly damaged.
The Rock Island reported all early
morning trains operating on time with
the exception of the train from Ell Re
no to Mangum which was reported
three hours late out of El Reno on ac-
count OF delayed connections from the
north caused through washouts. it was
thought. in Kansas. which happened
after the FREELY had run this morn
ing
The Frisco reports no further dam
age along its lines and the Santa Fe
states that all lines are in shape, with
trains running on schedule
The Western Union Telegraph com
pany reports connections to the north
good and the Dallas wire working but
weak
The Postal telegraph lines are re-
ported all working out of Oklahoma
City both ways with connections out
Of Chickasha animpaired.
The Pioneer Telephone company re-
ported numerous city phones out Of
commission with ten rural and long
distance lines out of commission early
this morning. Trouble shooters"
were working hard, however, and the
greater part Of the damage had been
repaired and practically all the local
phones working by noon.
The Chickasha Electric Light and
Power company reported serious trou-
BILE in all parts Of the city. At s:15
o'clock this morning the trouble from
crossed and short-circuited wires.
poles down and primary wires ground
ed became SO pronounced that the cur
rent was cut off aud the city thrown
in darkness, the management eonsid-
ering this action in the interests OF
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-14
CAPTURE
OF KOVEL
PROBABLE
Slay Armies Approaching Railroad Center
Getting in Position to Strike German
and Austrian Lines
Direct Blows
By United Press.

By United Press.
London, June l4.-Aceording to ad-
vices from Petrograd today, the prob.
able capture by the Russians Of Koyel,
next to Lemberg the most important
railroad center in the eastern theater
Of war, Will provoke serious embar-
rassmcnt for the German lines toward
Riga and the Austrian lines to the
south.
The Russians are approaching Ko-
vel, the closest interior city west Of
Lutsk. Further indentation Of the
Austrian lines is expected to furnish
the Russians an opportunity to gain
their objective BY a frontal attack
Czerowitz is still in the hands oG
the Austrians but the evacuation or It
is hourly expected Russian cavalry
has already driven past ten miles to
the north.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-14

safety.
Linemen have been at work since
early this morning strengthening the
tangle and it has been given out at
the offices of the company that every
thing Will be cleared, all lights cut IN
and working by nightfal
Editor J. z. Clayton, Of the Alex
Tribu.e, who passed through Chicka-
sh this morning en- route tc Alex.
statod that the storm seemed general
aieng the Rock Island lines to the
north of Chickasha, but that there
seemed to have been no serius dam
age wrought between this city and
the point whereat he boarded the
train
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-14
Hosts Of Democracy Assemble Without
Dissenting Note in Choice for Presi-
denCy; Bitterness Of Baltimore
Meet All Gone
PATRIOTIC SCENE IS
STAGED IN COLISEUM
Fifteen Thousand Flags Given 10 Delegates;
Big Demonstration Arises When
Band Plays "Siar Spangled
Banner"
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
St. Louis. June l4.-Taking advan-
,age of Flag Day, the Democratic ma
tional convention today staged gi-
gantic patriotic demonstration which
added a picturesque feature to the 9TH
erwise perfunctory operation Of re-
nominating Wilson and Marshall.
Fifteen thousand flags were distrib-
uted to the delegates and two big
flags were unfurled in the Coliseum
while the crowd arose as the bands
played "The Star Spangled Banner
Thousands of 5uffragists, gowned
IN white and gold, lined Locust street
today in a silent demonstration for
votes.
Chairman McCombs called the con
vention to order at 1890 and all join
ed in singing America Bryan receiv-
ed a big ovation as he entered the
press stand and he smiled his appreci-
alton.
In invoking the divine blessing Rev
James Lee said Most OF all we thank
Thee for the conservatism Of the
president" while hundreds shouted
amen" He concluded with the
Lords prayer in which the audience
joined.
At l2:4S Mccombs began his open.
ing address and at 1852 Secretary
Kramer read the call for the conven-
tion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-14
PARADE IS
REVIEWED
BY WILSON
For First Time in History Of Nation Presi-
dent Marches AfOOt Down PennsyI-
Vania Avenue, Followed by
High Officials
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, June IA. President
Wilson marched afoot in the combina-
tion preparedness and Flag Day pa
rade down Pennsylvania avenue to-
day II was the first time in the his
tory Of the nation that the president
performed like feat
The parade broke all local records,
covering a mile and a half Cabinet
officers, department officials White
House employees and a delegation of
correspondents marched Immediately
behind the president.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-14
By United Press.

Washington, June M,-ssWashIngtop
today held a mammoth Flag Day
Preparedness" parade. Citizens Of
the capital including 10000 employees
Of the federal government turned out
on masse in an impressive demonstra
tion ll favor Of adequate national de-.
fense.
Following Tie historic route along
PENNSYLVANIA avenue. the marchcrs
bearing miniature American flags
and to the music Of national airs pass.
ed before the reviewing stand in
which We're President Wilson, mem.
bers OF his cabinet and foremost off
cials Of The government
The president has asked the ceun.
try to give an especial Significance to
this Flag Day and this IS Washing
toms way Of doing ii.
Employees Of the department march
ed in units, Joseph Tumulty. secreta-
ry to the president, heading a deega-
tion Of twenty-five White House Off
cials and newspapermcn assigned to
the executive mansion
Invitations to former Presidents
Roosevelt and Taft to march in the
parade had been sent out, in addition
to about one thousand special invita-
tions to men prominent in the pre-
paredness moyement.
The city mail service was suspend
cd so employees Of the post office de.
paEtment as well as those Of the city
post office might march.