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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

INTERESTING MEETING
HELD AT CHURCH

The Womans Missionary society Of
the Methodist church entertained the
Young Matrons' and Young Ladies
Missionary society yesterday after
noon at the church.
Mrs. ]. A, Thomas presided over the
meeting.
A very interesting program was pre-
scented.
Misses Arrie Chapman and Claude
Dunn played beautiful duet Mrs. E.
P. Morgan read an intedesting paper
on "a Retrospective Glance at Mission
ary Work" This was followed by =,
splendid reading by Mrs. John Shelf
field. Mrs. Mary Kate Heys sang very
sweetly a song suited to the occasion.
Mrs. John Taylor, president of ten
Woman's Missionary society, then ex-
tended a most cordial invitation to all
present to come into the primary room.
There the guests were served sand
wiches and coffee.
This room was very artistically dec
grated in cut flowers and ferns, and
indeed, made a beautiful background
for the display of the children's work
from Vashti Industrial school at Thorn.
asville.
This school is owned and supported
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

MR. AND MRS. J. D. HOOKS
HAVE BIRD SUPPER

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Hooks entertain
Ell a few of their friends most delight
fully Monday evening with bird sup
per at their home on Harold avenue.
The hostess had arranged exquicite-
ly the hyacinths, jonquils, narcissi and
ported plants.
Those enjoying the delightful re-
past were Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Gate
wood, Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Hooks, Sr.,
Mrs. Ira Lowe and the host and
hostess.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
NJ KENNEY SWEARS THAT CLAUD
CHANGE TOLD HIM ABOUT
DIVERS DEATH
Continued From Page ~

two minutes after the shooting.
Charlie Ford, of Smithville, testified
that he knew Ike Carter and saw him
on the afternoon before the murder
that night. He had the gun belonging
to Minter Kennedy, so Ford stated, and
that he saw Kennedy give the gun to
Carter, stating that Kennedy was in
toXicated.
B. F. Christie, living in Smithville,
testified that he saw Claud Chance pass
il an automobile, running very fast.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
ternoon they Will proceed.
Roy Blazers Attorney.

w. II. Backham, an attorney Of AL
bany, appeared with the counsel for
The state, who are SoIicitor-General
Williams, Frank A. oHoper, of Atlanta,
and JB. Hoyle, solicitor of the City
Court Beckham was secured as
counsel in the case by Roy X. Blazer,
Of Kentucky, the young man who visit
ed this section Immediately after he
murder, claiming to be son of Oliver.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
by the Woman's Council of the South

by the Woman's Council of the South
ern Methodist church.
The exhibit was most interesting,
showing exactly what the children had
accomplished during the year. Sew
ing crochet work and basketry formed
the greater part of the display. Miss
BERTHE Damon, of Americas, had done
several of the pieces, and it was, in
deed, splendid work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
WITH THE RUSSIANS
At THE FRONT" HERE

The great war film Of the Chicago
Tribune, with the Russians at the
Front, will be feature at the AL
cazar No. l, Wednesday. 1t is positive
~ the only motion pictures taken with
in the Russian lines.
1t is picture worth seeing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

The many friends, made while a Wis
itor here some time ago, of Mr. Edwin
W. Law, of Chicago, will hear with in
terest that he passed through Ameri-
Gus Monday en- route to his family's
beautiful winter home in the vicinity
OF Thomasville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

Among the members of the Americas
bar who have attended the special
term of court at Leesburg are L. j
Blalock, lack Childers, w. A. Dodson
Harry Hawkins, Stephen Pace and c
r. Winchester.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
MRS. POOLE ENTERTAINS
Y. ". A. MONDAY AFTERNOON

Mrs. ]. Elmer Poole was the happy
hostess Monday afternoon at her
home on Glessner street for the Y. W.
A. of the Furlow Lawn Baptist church.
Several hours were pleasantly spent in
quilting, after which refreshments
were served.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Our Public Gin will be closed after
February 5th.
31-4t AMERICUS OIL co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Hillhouse and
Mrs. Cameron, of Sylvester Ca, came
up yesterday on a visit to Mrs. Caste
low, Mrs. Hillhouse being sister of
their hostess.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

Miss eddie Dozier and Mrs. E. l..
Mauk went to Leslie yesterday to visit
friends for several days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

Raymond Rodgers and Will Nc
Neill, students at the State School Of
Technology returned to Atlanta Sun
day to resume their studies, after
short visit to their parents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

J. H. Hillhouse, one of Sylvester's
leading citizens, is a visitor in Ameri-
Gus today, on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
Shipment of Roller Skates just re-
ceiyed. Williams Niles Co. 31-2t

r. L. Kiker is doing the court report
ing of the city court during the alb
sence Of Thad Glover, the official re-
porter, who is attending the Chance
trial at Leesburg.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

]. Gordon Clark, of Atlanta, was a
business visitor in Americas, his form.
err home, Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

Will Green Turpin went to Richland
yesterday an very important bust
ness trip.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

Miss Amzie Daniel has returned to
her home in Macon, after visit to
Mrs. I. M. Everett.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

Miss Mary Hawkins returned to her
home here Monday, after a short visit
to Miss Cortez Whitsett in Cordele.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
MRS. HOOKS WILL
HAVE BRIDGE CLUB,

Mrs, T. B. Hooks. Jr., will entertain
most delightfully."- the Tuesday after
noon Bridge club at her beautiful sub
urban home "Woodfin."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

Shipment of Roller Skates Just re-
ceiVed. Williams Niles Co. 31-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

Don't fail to see that thrilling pic
ture at the Opera House tonight, Be
tween Savage and Tiger" six reels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

Miss Amanda Smith has returned t.
Americas from a visit to Dawson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

New line DOrines and VanitieS.
A. Daniels, the JeWeIer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

H. Arlington, of Cuthbert, was an
Americas visitor today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Mize, of Macon
are in the city visiting friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

Between Savage and Tiger" is a
thrilling jungle picture at the Opera
House tonight. Two shows, 7:15 and
8:45.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

Mr. John G. Holmes, of Macon, the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William A. bod
sen at their home on Lee street, mot
ored to Columbus Monday, on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

i have few umbrellas left over;
will sell at sacrifice. ThOs. L. Bell
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

Mrs. Walter C. Davidson, of White
Ilains. was in tn Getty today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
MUSIC STUDY CLUB
MEETS WEDNESDAY.

The Music Study club will meet
Wednesday morning at ten o'clock at
the Carnegie Library. The following
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30

few cans of them put up OCCASION
ally so that there need be no waste.
The peeings and cores may be cooked
strained and put into the vinegar keg,
making fine clean vinegar which
you know is wholesome.
Apples should be served baked. in
sauce, in puddings of various kinds,
as relish for roast pork, as salads,
fried with onions as a vegetable; in
fact, there are numberless ways of
saving every apple; nothing, not even
the skin, need be wasted.
Surgeons plaster to mend rubbers
is not new, but is most effective
remedy. 1t also makes a fine marker
for the rubbers, as the name may he
written on it in ink, and if small
spring clothespin is furnished to the
child she will be able to keep the rub
bers together.
Use ratfia for tying up holiday
gifts; it can be bought in colors or
you can color bunch easily. 1t is
strong, cheap and adds festive touch
to the package which is lacking in
string.
Ciit llldl
tonholes in ravelly goods is remedied
by cutting the buttonhole, then run
ming a knife dipped in hot wax
through it. The wax holds the threads
and the buttonhole is firm and easily
worked.
Cold corned beef and green peppers,
finely chopped. Canton preserved GIN
ger, chopped fine. Dutch cheese and
watercress. Sour apples, celery, fine
ly chopped, mixed with salad dressing.
in the oven.
Finely-chopped cabbage with onion
and salad dressing. Thinly-sliced ba
nanas with salad dressing and chopped
nuts. Bananas crushed with fruit
juice, sugar and cream.
When using boughs of fir or pine
for decoration, dip the ends of the
twigs in paraffin and avoid the pitch
spots which are so annoying.
A bag of pine cones for shut
I'm who has crate will be gift
which she will bless you fnr as long
as it lasts.
Save pretty boxes and cover with
wall paper, using the color apprO-
pirate for the gift sent.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30
Big Increase in Coal Production.

Coal production for the year 1916
in Colorado amounted to more than
10,350, 900 tons, according to figures
which have been compiled by Mrs.
Ada Tibbits, clerk in the office of
the State Coal Mine Inspection Bu-
reau. Reports from the coal COM
panies show that their production up
to Nov 80 amounted to 7,6S7,933 tons.
The production for the month of De-
cember, according to Mrs. Tibbits, will
be unusually big and will bring the to-
tai for the year over the 100000
mark The production last year
amounted to S,715,397 tons, so that the
increase for 1916 will approximate
1,634,603 tons. The biggest increases
for the year were reported from Las
Animas county, where the production
increase over last years production
for eleven months totaled 1,105,S73
tons. Huerfano had an increase for
the same period of 194,362 tons; Fre-
mont, 91,033 tons; Routt county, 79,-
261 tons; Boulder, 62,752 tons, and
Gunnison, $3.50 tons. The average
number of men worked during the
year was 1926 with 1858 as the num-
ber of days.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30
Mint Making New Half Dollars.

The new design half sollar is now
being coined at the Deneer mint. The
government money maker is now
turning out 100000 pieces daily and
will continue the output at this rate
for an indefinite period The Denver
mint is the only mint in the country
coming half dollars. The Philadelphia
mint is coming dimes, and San Fran
More than 100000 new dimes have
been put in circulation in Denver
from the local mint in the last few
weeks.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30

back door of the house. so that all evil
spirits may pass out and the good ones
pass in. But be sure to close the door
as soon rs the clock has finished strik-
ing, so that the good spirits may not
escape.
On New Years eve take little
money, bread, salt, wood and coal, tie
them in a bundle and lay them on the
doorstep. If the first person who comes
to the door possesses a name whose
initials are made up of straight lines,
allow him to pick up the bundle and
bring 1t in. Give him gift, and let
him pass out through the back door,
Then you will have good luck for an
other year.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30
December Warrants Total s217,2s5.

A total of s217,2S5 in cash warrants
was issued by the state auditors of
flee from Dec. 1 to 20, according to
State Auditor H. e. Mulnix. The pay
ments during the twenty days have
been heavier than usual for the
month, the average running between
sl50,000 to 100000. In road warrants
alone over $10S,000 was issued. The
department is attempting to pay off
all Indebtedness which has been in
Cured during the past year. The sur
plus which will be left in the treas
ury will amount to more than
100000.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30
Bank Deposits Show Increase.

During the sixty-six days between
the two last calls of the state bank
commissioners department, from
Sept. IL to Nov II of this year, de-
posits in Colorado banks controlled
by state laws increased $2,5S3, ,556.SS.
according to the report OF State Bank
Commissioner Grant McFerson. On
Sept ~ the individual deposits in
these banks and trust companies ae
sregated $26.24s, ,s6o.14, and on Nov
II individual deposits had Increased
to s30.832.417.02.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30
COLORADO LIQUOR TAX
BRINGS STATES 2s,e15 ON 23i,s2a
SHIPMENTS.
Figures Compiled for First Eleven
Months of Prohibition in Secre-
tary of States Office.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-Colorado' thirsty popula.
ton imbibed so much liquor during
the first eleven months of 1916, in
spite of the prohibition law that 231,-
1923 shipments of booze" were
brought into the state by legitimate
carriers. The state derived a total
revenue of s2S,915.37 from Jan. l to
Dec. 1, on liquor shipments.
A report for the first eleven months
of prohibition, which has been COM
piled by w. B. Slife, flat tax clerk of
the secretary of states department,
shows that Denver headed the list
for heavy shipments, seconded by Pu-
eblo, Weld, Las Animas, Ell Paso and
Boulder counties.
Most of the big counties reached
their high-water mark in November,
when Denver reported e,22S ship
ments, as compared with 1854 the
month before; Pueblo, 2,943; Weld,
1,541, a slight decrease over the
1,642 received in October; Ell Paso,
1921, and Boulder, 1,151. Christmas
drinkables swelled the lists of the car
riers and brought the total shipments
for November to 22,177. Owing to a
falling off in the shipments received
by the smaller counties, however, the
total was lower than for any month
since last May.
The report shows that the ship
ments by months have been as fol
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30
NEW YEAR SUPERSTITI0NS

When the master enters the house
or the first time in the new year he
must take something in which he did
lot take out
A piece of money placed on the door
rtep on New Years eve and brought in
he moment the clock strikes will in
ure plenty throughout the year.
Never go out on New Years day un-
IL someone has come in.
Throw out all peacock's feathers be-
.ore New Years day or you will have
BAD luck.
When the clock strikes 12 on New
gear's eve open both the front and
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30

and one need not turn away a guest be-
cause of lack of provender.
OK Tongue With Tomato Sauce
Cut boiled tongue in slices, then
in disks with biscuit cutter. Have
ready mashed potatoes, well-seasoned
with butter and cream and covered
with the white of an egg and piled on
n platter in long mound. Make a to-
mato sauce or use II can of tomato
soup, lay in the tongue, and when
thoroughly hot arrange around the
mound, overlapping and standing on
edge, pour the sauce around.
Chestnuts in Coffee Sauce.-Have
one quart of the large chestnuts boiled,
shelled and blanched; this may be done
the day before. Cook them in salted
water until they are nearly tender.
Just before using, put them with a
very little water and tablespoonful
of sugar into a pan and cook them un-
til they are soft. but whole. Put into
a blazer of the chatting dish one cup
full of clear hot coffee, two tablespoon
fuls each of sugar and caramel and
when boiling a tablespoonful of corn
starch mixed with cold water or milk,
cook this five minutes; pour part of
the sauce on two beaten egg yolks, re-
turn this % the blaze and cook but
moment to set the eggs. Let cool
for a moment, then add half cupful
of cream and pour the sauce over the
chestnuts. Serve with sponge cake.
Apple Souffle With Vanilla Cream
Cook together six sliced apples, with
a fourth of cupful of waIar and
three-fourths of n cupful of sugar, add
the grated peel of two lemons, a speck
of salt and bit of bay leaf. When
soft add IL half ounce of softened gels
attn and press through n sieve. Add
three tablespoonfuls of lemon juice.
one tablespoonful of butter, color a
,ale green, and when cold add half
cupful of whipped cream and the
whites of two eggs, well blended.
Pile on mound of sponge cake and
serve with vanilla ice cream.
N. "
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30
Over $4,000 Paid Out to Injured

Denver.-Working people of Colora
do received more than $4,000 from
Aug. 1, 1915, to Aug. 1, 1916, under the
workmen's compensation act, accord
ing to statistics which have been COM
piled by Wayne C. Williams, member
Of the State Industrial Commission
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30

pies to be fed to her
growing children, pares
and cores them and puts
the peelings and cores in
a glass Jar well sealed un-
til she has enough to boil
up and make n glass or
two of jelly. Where one
is able to buy apples by
the barrel they should be
carefully watched and n
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30

Each home has an Individuality that
is strongly its own, and expresses to
the world the ideals and standards of
life of those within.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30

perform all sorts of eX-
periments.
Salad Sandwich.-A
salad, a sandwich, hot or
otherwise, a hot drink,
or an iced one, depending
upon the temperature,
with fruit, fresh or pre-
served, and q small cake
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30
Mining Men Meet Jan. Gil.

Mining men from all parts of the
country will attend the annual con-
vention of the Colorado Metal Mining
Association in Denver, Jan. 8, 10, IL.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30
g THE
NKIfCHEN %
LACABINE -
We shape ourselves. the Joy or fea-
OF which the coming life is made.
And fill our futures atmosphere
With sunshine or with shade.
LITTLE ECONOMIES.

In home where every penny must
be carefully spent, the wise little
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30
SUNDAY NIGHT sUPPERs.

This is the time when the chatting
dish may be enjoyed, with leisure to
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30

drills are perform
ed and the tiremen
take part in con
tests of various
kinds. The fire en-
gine has only re-
Gently been intro
duced into the ISL
and Kingdom and
the modern auto
truck is not yet
known there. In
the lower picture
are shown the fire
men with their
bamboo scaling lad
ders which are
used not only for
life-saving and as
an elevation from
which to direct the
water from the
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30

hose nozzle, but as II ran
with which to knock dowI
buildings too far gone to saw
and so prevent the spread o
the conflagration. The Japa
nese firemen are wonderful
acrobats and perform tru-
ly remarkable feats on the
tall ladders, scaling them 4.
with the agility of mon ,
keys. Men, women and =
children turn out to
watch the exhibitions. IL
Note the odd costumes
of this brigade from "A
Tokyo. EXS
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-30

a Tokyo
femen on New Years day the drill grounds for the
celebrating the
first day of the year in Japanese size Fire engines
officials which
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
SENT HOME BY
GREAT BRITAIN

Boston. Sept. 24.-Cecil Green. ma
tive Of Kentucky, who has had an in
teresting career, arrived here yester-
day aboard the steamship Devonian
from Liverpool, having been deported
from England as an undesirable citi-
zen. Green told the immigration off,
cials that he was brought up in a re-
form school in Cincinnati. o. being re-
leased when he became of age Filled
with a desire to see the world, he en-
listed in the United States army, only
to be discharged before his :erm was
over because of breach of the rules.
In March, 1915, he came to Boston
and signed up as a horsetender on the
Devonian, making the voyage to Liver
pool Like hundreds Of other Ameri-
cans. he was persuaded to join the
English army.
While his regiment was training for
an early trip to the attic front, Green
changed his mind and decided he did
not care for active participation in the
war, after all. Soon afterward he found
that 1t was easier to join the army
than to get employment, and he again
enlisted, this time in a different regi-
ment. .r-.g
A uniform coat belonging to one of
the omcers appealed to Green ana he
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
BRITISH

London. Sept 24.-The British om-
cial communication issued shortly be-
fore midnight says
South of the Ancre the enemy mace
three attacks on our line west OF Les
hoeufs. In each case he was orlVeh
back with losses. There has been con-
siderable artillery activity at many
places on our front.
Five bombing raids were carried
out Saturday by our airmen against
railway stations and on enemy COM
munications Much damage was IN
f1icted. In the course or an air fight
one of our aviators collided with an
opponent, whose machine fell auto
matically. Our machine fell seVeral
thousand feet when the pilot managed
to regain control and recrossed the nne
safely. flying more than 80 miles with
an almost uncomfortable machine. IN
all five hostile machines were destroyed
Saturday and two others were driven
down undamaged. Five Of our ma
chimes are MISSING"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
GERMAN

k Berlin, Sept. 24.-(By wireless to say
yille).-Strong Russian forces made re-
peated attacks yesterday on the Austro-
i German positions north Of Zboroff, be-
tween the rivers Sereth and Stripa in Ga
licia, says the German official statemen.
issued today. Russians penetrated the
German lines near Manaov, but were
driven out by counter attack, leaving
more than 100 prisoners and seven ma
chine guns in the hands of the Teutons.
The text Of the statement:
Eastern theatre: Army group OF
Prince Leopold Of Bavaria: Strong Rus
sian masses again attacked five times be-
tween Sereth and Ttripa rivers, north OF
Zboroff. The enemy penetrated near
p Manaov but was elected by counter at
tack. leaving more than 700 prisoners and
seven machine guns in our hands. Fur
ther south attacks broke down in front OF
our lire with heavy losses.
Army group of Archduke Charles In
the Carpathians we reconquered terrain
which we had lost in former combats on
the eastern slope Of Cimbroslava and we
rained ground between Ludova and Baba-
Irdrva Northeast of Kirlibaba tena-
clos fehting is in progress.
"Stehenburrer fTransylvania) front:
rnssisn attacks on Eulkan pass and to
the westward were repulsed.
':Balkan theatre: There were no htci-
dents Of Importance"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
U. S. MUST Be SHOWN
WHY TROOPS ARE
TO Be WITHDRAWN

New London. Ct. Sept. 24.-Decision
as to where the Mexican joint commits
sion shall continue it's conferences aft
er this week has been left to Ambassa-
dor-Designate Arredondo. representing
Mexico. and william Phillips. third as
ant secretary of state. 1t will be neces-
sary to move because the hotel here at
which the sessions have been held, will
close Oct. l Atlantic City. Lakewood.
White Sulphur Springs. and Garden
City are among the places suggested.
An early termination of the confer
ences could be reached if the American
commissioners were willing to agree to
the chief desire Of General Carranxa's
representatives which is the withdrawal
from Chihuahua Of the American
troops; but the American commissioners
have made 1t clear that any agreement
must be based on the conviction that
conditions warrant the change.