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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

The Bureau Of Navigation, Depart
prised the other morning to find a
large American flag flying from the
top of the new building at the S. D
Warren plant, but inquiry told them
that the building was ready for tire
interior work and in accordance with
contractors custom, the flag was dis
played. Fast work has been made by
the contra ctors on iris 100000 addi-
ton to the plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

The art OF candy making originated
with the Chinese long ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

1t has been estimated by shipping
men in a position to know that Bath
people interested in shipping property
have since the beginning of the Euro
pean war, been enriched to the extent
of rising S1,ooo,0o0, reports the Times.
Large fortunes have been realized by
individuals and all of the owners of
shipping have prosper ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

Elias Dudley and Some of His Politi-
cal Correspondence, with notes by the
editor; Major John Moor" by A. w.
Stewart of Augusta; "Hunnewell
Data" by Jennie Ames Gren Of Ban
gor; Joseph Robinson Parrot" by
Charles E. Waterman; The Relations
Between Bowdoin and the Judiciary;
an article and an editorial on the pro-
posed Mt. Katahdin National Park ana
Forest Reservations; a story Of the
Penobscot County Centennial: Names
Celebration in 1920 and numerous 9TH
ers. 1t is a decidedly valuable number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01
A Moot Question.

Is there really any profit in the egg
business?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

Governor William King at Bath, has
been bought by Arthur Sewall, son Of
VIM. D. Sewall o. Bath, who will make
his residence there. The property con-
sists Of 100 acres, about half tillage
and half pasture and cuts about 100
tons of hay. 1t has been operated by
Emery NJ. Wing and is one Of the fin
est dairy farms in that section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

The plans of Noise Nadeau, aged IS
and a woodchopper of Biddeford, to
commit suicide by drowning on We'd
nesday went all right until he bumped
his head on log in the Saco river. He
Wrapped his coat around his head so as
not to lose courage at sight Of the
water and went overheard. He sank
all right until he brought up against
the log and the bump made him so
mad that he swan ashore and is again
looking for a job.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

Seven carloads Of box shocks were
recently shipped from Old Town, Me,
to the Greek government, the cash for
the same having been deposited in
New York bank. The Greek fruit
growers are unable to harvest and
ship as we'll as finance the crops, ow-
ing to the financial upset caused by
the war, so the Greek government
backs the fruit industry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

The will of Mrs. Chestina Yates, Of
Biddeford, who died Sunday. leaving
an estate Of about $4,000, will be pre-
sented for probate on July 8. When
Mr.. Yates died in 1912 Mrs. Yates, his
sole legatee, received his entire estate.
Mrs. Yates nearest relatives are
nephews and neices and it is expected
that there will be contest over the
real estate, valued at $4,000. 1t is said
that Mrs. Yates in her will left be-
quests to Mr. and Mrs. David Patrick
and Mrs. Jennie Leavitt of Saco. the
Weber Hospital and the Wardwell
Home Prominent among those who
are expected to make fight for pos
session Of the real estate is Mr..
Patrick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

A survey Of part OF Aroostook coun-
ty is being made this year by the
United States Department OF Agricul-
ture. l.. A. Hurst and B. H. Hendrick-
son of the Department are in charge of
this survey A report Of the work will
| be published by the federal govern
ment. This report will be accom-
panied by a large map showing in
colors the location Of the various kinds
Of soils with reference to roads,
schools, churches, watercourses and
other features Of the county. The ma
ture of the soils their adaptability for
various crops and suggestions for the
most advantageous use Of fertilizers
| will also be discussed in detail, to-
eether with full information on exist
ing AGRICULTURAL conditions. Several
months will be required to prepare the
report and map after the survey has
been completed.
Spraxue's Journal Of Maine History
starts Vol. with a number as inter-
estine as any the writer has seen. Over
60 pages Of the most valuable kind OF
matter for those interested in Names
| history is we'll arranged. part Of it
finely illustrated and all Of 1t we'll
served for the convenience Of its read
ers. The frontispiece is a full-page
cut of the Tip Top Point on Katahdin.
| The opening article is The Indians of
Maine" with two Old Town illustra-
tons. A cut Of the old Hugh McLel-
| Ian house at Gorham and one Of the
ia Shfrl~y tavern at Shirley Corner
are also striking pictures with accom-
panying articles. Over twenty headed
articles appear. among them Hon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

COURT PINE TREE NO. 20, FOR.
esters of America, meets in Golden Cross
hall. the first and third Thursdays Of
each month at o'clock.
hartley A. JACKSON, Chief Ranger
FRED w. HEFFERNAN, Treas.
JOHN }. WHITE. Fin. Sec.
IS Child ST.
may23-tu- tn -sat,lyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

QUEEN TEMPLE, NO. 70, PYThIAN
Sisters. meets in K. Of P. hall the second
month, at 7.30 o'clock.
ADELAIDE NJ. THOMPSON, NJ. E. C.
ADELAIDE M. PAGE. NJ. Of r, ana G.
LUClE ?. LEWIS. NJ. Of F.
tu-th-sat,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

N. e. o. p, kENNE9Ec LODGE, NO.
25l meets in G. A. r. hall the first and
third Tuesday evenings Of each month,
at 7.30 o'clock.
MARY 7. MURPHY, Warden.
MRS. EMMA +. HOWE, Rec. SEQ.
b. L. NICHOLAS. Fin. Sec
tu-th-Sat
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-21
ACTIVITIES FOR
ALL FRONTS WITH
WAR NEWS Of DAY

Wide activities of the Germans last
night are told in Paris and London Off
cial reports this morning.
The Germans took the offensive ear
ly in the night along the User canal
between Steenstrate and Hotsas, but
failed in the attempt to cross the
canal.
Paris announces the Teutons also
attacked in the Champagne region,
where asphyxiating gases were used.
The Germans bombarded Dunkirk
during the night and attacked the
British coast with seaplanes, London
says. Three of the attacking planes
dropped thirty-seven bombs, wounding
three persons only. One of these sea-
planes is reported to. have been
brought down near the Belgian coast.
>Aeroplanes also bombarded Bergues,
near Dunkirk, five persons being kill
ed and eleven others wounded during
the attack.
The point selected on the User river
for the attack is the place where the
Germans naturally would try to get
through to Calais and which witnessed
some of the most sanguinary lighting
of the war.
According to an official Turkish re-
.rort there has been little important
fighting between the Turkish and Rns-
SLAMS either on the Caucasian mont OF
in Mesopotomia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-21
.AMER|CUS WILL
BE REPRESE N7ED
STATE BANKERS

A large delegation of Americus bank
ers will attend the annual convention
of the Georgia Bankers Association
which convenes in Macon on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday.
The Amerfcus banks have agreed to
close each day during chautauqua
week except Saturday at IL o'clock.
Representative from each of the
three Americus banks, the Bank OF
Commerce, the Planters Bank and
the Commercial City Bank will attend
the convention. The district meeting
Of Group Four of the bankers was
held several weeks ago at Dawson.
Macon bankers have made arrange
ments for the entertainment of 500
members of the Georgia Bankers as
sociation, which will hold it's an
nUal convention in this city. Prom
inent bankers from adjoining states,
and from New York and the east will
attend.
Many social affairs have been ar
ranged Thursday night banquet
will be given at the Hotel Dempsy, a
barbecue at one of the clubs will be
given Friday at noon. Friday night a
dance will be given at Lakeside or the
Idle Hour club, and on Friday and
Saturday afternoons free tickets to the
ball games will be distributed.
The first business session Of the
convention will be held Friday morn
ing at the Dempsy, and will be called
10 order by F. S. Ethridge, of Jackson
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-21
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president of the bankers association.
The last business session will be held
Saturday morning.
One of the efatures of the last ses-
sion will be the election of officers and
the choosing of the next convention
city. Charles B. Lewis, of Macon,
present vice president of the associa-
tion, will probably be elected presi-
dent, as has been the custom of the
association in the past to elevate the
Fvice president to the head of the as
scciation Mr.. Lewis is also president
CT the committee on arrangements.
Several of the bankers from the
north and east have already made
reservations at the local hotels and
!, have sent word that they will be here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-21
"Still Small Voice."

CHARLOTTE. N. c., May 2O.-Pres-
ident Wilson, speaking to a crowd of
more than a hundred thousand de-
clared he hopes that the United States
after the European war will be able to
lift up a symbol of still small voice
of humanity"
The president expressed the hope
tlat out of the European war would
come an amalgamation of peoples and
interests of the world which would
bring them into a common melting
pot. He said "a melting pot bigger
than America, and as big as the
world"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-21
CHAUTAUQUA FOR
WHOLE WEEK IS
BEGINNING 10Th

The seven day Chautauqua season
for Americus is near at hand. 1t be-
gins on May 25, and lasts until June 1.
This is not the first year of Chautauqua
in Americus, hence it is always looked
forward to with pleasant anticipations
by lovers of good clean wholesome
entertainments such as the Redpath
Chautauqua Association always pre-
sents.
This association will present this
year the most elaborate and carefully
constructed program in its history
ard they will without doubt be largely
attended and patronized when they
come to Americus.
The Chautauqua this year as hereto
fore will be held under the auspices of
the Americus Hospital Association, a
most worthy institution, and deserv-
ant of your very liberal patronage.
The program this year is very varied
in its nature, so no matter what your
tastes or inclinations may be you will
be sure to find something that will
appeal to your sense of enjoyment and
appreciation.
Several celebrities from the theat-
rical and the national rostrum will
appear before the audiences of Chau-
taqua week. Among who mwill be
Julia Claussen, the eminent contrallo
Of the Chicago Grand Opera Company,
Pierre Henrate, concert master, and
Marcel Charlel director of French
operas of the Chicago Opera Company
will be assisting artist to Nine Claus
seen in her rendition.
Another strikingly new note in this
years program will be seen in the
production Of Percy Mackay's Sand
uary'-a bird masque and pageant
with special costumes and wood
land setting, secured through a new
process of throwing pictures directly
on the air without the use of a screen.
Ernest Harold Bayne, the celebrated
naturalist will play the part of Shy
the naturist, and in masque will give
a lecture on birds and animals. On
the platform will appear DR.. E. T.
Hagerman, one of teh most noted di-
vines of the age. He will have for his
theme "The world we live in" DR..
Hagerman, it is said, has the gift of
putting the fundamental truths very
simply and in the language of the
people. 8
Only few of those who are to take
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-21
PRESIDENT MADE
STRIKING TALKS
WITH TAR HEELS

SALISBURY, N. c., May 2O.-Presi-
dent Wilson addressed several thous-
and people gathered at the station here
attacked the men leading the Republi-
can party who he said were looking
backward" Some of the people in his
party believed he had reference to the
refusal of the senate to confirm the
nomination of George Rubles to the
federal trade commission.
President Wilson said the world
faced a new age in which America was
destined to take a great part.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-21

CONTINUED on Page Eour.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-21
JUDGE GRAHAM To
OPENCOURT HERE
MONDAY, MAY z

The regular spring term of Sumter
Superior court will convene Monday
morning at 9 o'clock, with his honor
Judge Z. D. Graham, of the Oconee
circuit, presiding, and Solicitor Gen
eral ]. r. Williams, of the Southwest
ern circuit present, representing the
interests of the state.
Judge T. A. Littlejohn, of the South
western circuit, has agreed to ex-
change benches with Judge Graham for
the first week of court, and Judge Lit
tlejohn will preside at the Dodge Su-
rerior court in session at Eastman.
1t is expected that Judge Littlejohn
Will return in time to preside over
the second week of Sumter court,
Whlcn Will be consumed IN the trial OF
the criminal docket.
Judge Graham is one of the foremost
jurists Of the state, and the people are
delighted that he will preside. Judge
L;ttlejohn consented to exchange with
Judge Graham, because the latter was
disqualified in several cases scheduled
for trial in Dodge county. Judge Gra-
ham was formerly solicitor general of
the Oconee circuit, and because of his
connection with several cases was una
hle to preside over them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-21

have constructed theatres II New York
city
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-21

CHARLOTTE, n. c., May 20-Presi-
dent Wilson's presence here for the
celebration of the signing of the Neck
lenburg declaration of independence
SC stimulated interest that it is esti-
mated that 100, 900 persons either join
ed or attempted to take part in the
festivities today
President Wilson and the members
Of his party were taken to the review
ing stand shortly after arriving here,
and there witnessed the military and
civic parade held in honor of the oc-
casion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-21
Grand Jury Meets.

The grand jury will meet Monday
morning and receive instructions from
Judge Graham. The body as drawn
is composed of strong citizens of this
county, and they are expected to enter
diligently into an Investigation of af-
fairs in Sumter county.
The schedule of civil cases for trial
next week involves several suits of
interest. The criminal business gives
promise of being one of the heaviest
dockets in some time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-21
JOE POTTLE filings
HIS HAT IN RACE FOR
STATES EXECUTIVE
HOT DISCUSSION
RESULTED At THE
MEETING FRIDAY

By far the most interesting meeting
Of public citizens held in some time
took place at the city hall Friday night.
The mass meeting was called by Many
Citizens" and was attended by a
large number of people, the purpose
being discussion of the proposed in
crease in rates by the Americus Public
Service Co. i.
The organization was completed with
the election of W. A. Dodson as chair
man and E. H. Bradley as secretary.
At the suggestion of several present,
Prof J. E. Mathis spoke on the pur-
poses of the meeting. Chairman W.
A. Dodson left the chair and entered
into a discussion of the affairs of the
company, reciting facts and figures
which he stated were substantiated by
the contract between the bondholders
and the mayor ard city council which
he held in his hand while talking.
Mr.. Dodson's speech opened tho htat-
I'd discussion of the meeting, and in
quick fire followed talks by Frank
Lanier, Lee Allen, r. L. Maynard ]. E.
Mathis, L. G. Council, w. S. Prather,
James A. Fort.
At the outset of the meeting Judge
r. L. Maynard told of the plan pro-
posed by the public service company
in the petition for the increase in
rates.
The history of Americus and her
lighting plants were recited from the
first day when juice passed through the
wires of this city. The details of the
negotiations through this span of time
were laid bare by speakers during the
At times tense feeling seemed to
pass through some of the speakers,
but on several occasions each seized
the opportunity to disavow all animus.
Mr. Allen ardently advocated the
city owning the plant under the pres
ent plan, but urged that the deficit in
its expenses be made up by taxation
in the city, instead of placing the in
crease on the consumers of electricity.
Just before leaving the meeting Prot
Mathis made an appeal, in behalf of
harmony for the city and her people,
to let the city forfeit her rights under
the contract, the bondholders take the
plant, and if an increase of rates was
then proposed, "let the people cuss
those folks instead of cussing among
themselves" And with God bless you
ALL" Prof Mathis retired from the
meeting.
Aldermen Rees Horton and 1. ]. Kali
mon, both members of the lighting
committee of the city council, defend
ed their actions and recited the reas-
ems and history which led them to
their decision.
Mayor Council spoke for the muni-
cipal ownership of the plant, and
pointed to what he believed it's value
to the city.
The meeting adjourned without TAX
ing any formal action, after having
heard accounts given of the turn of
affairs in every phase of the question.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-21
GOV. HARRIS STAYS
IN THE CAMPAIGN
Pottle To Stump
State in His
Interest

ATLANTA, Ga, May 20.-Joseph E
pottle, of Milledgeville, solicitor gen.
eral Of the Ocmulgee circuit, in At
lanta today, on his return from the
meeting of the Sons of Veterans in
Birmingham, announced he would be
a candidate for governor.
Mr.. Pottle will tender his resigna-
tion as solicitor general at once, to
take effect July 1st. In the meantime
his court work has been practically
concluded. He will open his cam
palgn with a speech at Warrenton
at which place he was born, some time
within the next ten days.
Mr.. Pottle proposes to make a Wig
orous campaign of the entire state. His
announcement, in full, follows:
''To The People of Georgia: l have
determined to be candidate for gov
ernor of our state. | am fully aware
that no citizen should seek election to
this exalted and honorable Office with
out serious reflection upon the gravity
of its its responsibilities. This refec-
ton l have undertaken to make and
after a conference with as many oil
MY friends as | have been fortunate
enough to see, and after carefully con-
sidering the man communications re-
ceived from them, from various parts
Of the state, believe that it is my duty
to make this race.
Il was born in 1866 in Warren
county in the heart of middle Georgia
and while l have held for several years
the office of solicitor general of the
Ocmulgee circuit, l have never held
or sought a political office, and my &C
t!vities in the political affairs of the
state have been confined to the ser
vice of my friends, which l have rem
dered with pleasure, and to the utmost
OF my ability.
''In the peculiar and unprecedented
political situation. now existing in this
state nv friends have advised me that
il is my duty to make this race, and
Welding to their opinion l shall enter
al once upon the campaign.
This being my sole purpose, the
people of Georgia, whose suffrage
shall solicit, are entitled to know the
position which / occupy upon the
questions which engage the public
mind
NO man is entitled to ask for the
votes of the people for this high Of
fee who is not openly, avowedly and
consistently in favor of obedience to
the law and the enforcement of the
law. l mean obedience to and en-
forcement of all the laws, all the time
and everywhere, by and against every
man. rich or poor, high or low, great
or small: if the arm of the law were
raralvzed for thirty days, universal
anarchy would prevail, and the lives
happiness and prosperity of all the
people would be in jeopardy.
while / know full well that after
all is said and done the law must look
for its enforcement to the jurors and
the courts, it is the bound duty OF
the executive to use the power of his
office TO the full and legitimate full
fllment of this great end, and if am
elected this will be my first and fore
most purpose.
Among the material assets of the
state. the western & atlantic railroad
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-21
PROGRAM OF JUNE 3
FOR SHRINERSIS NOW
ARRANGED FOR CITY
GEORGE COX, THE
POLITICAL BOSS
HAS PASSED AWAY

CINCINNATI, O., May 2O.-George
Barnsdale Cox, the well known politi-
cal and theatrical manager, died Sat
urday morning.
Cox was orc of the most widely
known professional politicians in Ohio,
baseball magnate, a banker and part
owner of one of the largest theatrical
syndicates in the country. Born in
Cincinnati, April 20, 1868, he began
his career as newsboy, and later be-
came saloon-keeper at Dead Mans
Corner" as the locality at Carlisle and
Central avenues, Cincinnati, was
known, because of the numerous muir
ders in the neighborhood Cincinnati
was wide open" in those days, and
unbridled saloons and gambling -four
ished. Cox, however, kept his place
orderly and established a reputation
for physical courage that he maintain
cd throughout his career.
He Immediately became leader in
local politics and soon spread his in
fluence until he virtually controlled the
republican machine in Hamilton
county obtained powerful hold on
state politics, and welded an influence
in national campaigns.
Early in his political career Cox was
elected to the city council. That,
however, was the only elective office to
which he ever aspired. As leader of
the republican party in Hamilton coun-
ty, he selected as his chief lieutenants
August Hermann, now chairman of the
National Baseball commission and
president of the Cincinnati baseball
club, and Rud Hynicka, who later be-
came closely associated with Cox in
theatrical ventures. In the division of
authority between these two, Cox as
signed Hermann to the city of Cincin-
lati, and Hynicka to Hamilton county.
outside of Cincinnati. For years the
word of these two men in their sepa-
rate fields was final.
When Cox announced his retirement
from politics in 1909, Hermann and
Hynicka continued the organization
(Which was considered intact until it
was beaten in the mayoralty race in
Cincinnati little more than three
years later.
Cox, as young man, was an en-
thusiastic baseball fan. He organized
and was a member of the "Osceolas," |
during the strenuous days of baseball |
when fights were frequent. The motto |
of the club was win, Tie or Fight,
and Cox is said always to have been |
where the trouble was the thickest.
Later he was associated with Au-
gust Hermann in the ownership of the |
Cincinnati Nationals. The ill-fortunes
Of that club palled on Cox, however,
and when he became tired of support
ing "tail-ender" he sold his stock.
Mr.. Cox was president of the World
Film corporation, one of the largest
picture producing and distributing con
Germs; chairman of the board of direc
tors Of the shubert theatrical inter-
ests; vice president of the Marcus
Loew amusement enterprises, and was
Interested IN the Keith vaudeville CIR
cults. he was president of the Gin
cinnaki Trust Company and held stock !
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