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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
NEW OFFICERS ARE
ELECTED FOR FAIR

At meeting of the stockholders OF
the Third Agricultural District Fair.
held last night in the offices OF the
Chamber of Commerce, new officers
were chosen to serve during the ensu-
ing year, G. r. Ellis succeeding Frank
T.anier, as president of the associa
lion, and Charles l.. Ansley succeeding
Frank p Harold as vice president.
On Friday night at the Chamber of
Commerce offices there will occur an
other meeting of the stockholders for
the purpose of electing directors and
of hearing the report of a COMMITTEES
which will canvass the city and in the
meantime to secure additional STOCK
subscriptions to provide funds for the
completion Of the plans fer the expesi-
ton here this fall.
The fact that number of citizens
who pledged themselves to buy stock
in the fair and signed notes covering
the cost of this stock, have failed to
make good their obligations, was thor
oughly discussed at the meeting last
night. It was made clear that the
failure of these stockholders to pay for
their stock is proving a great handi-
cap in carrying out the plans for the
fair and a special effort is TO be made
to collect all outstanding pledses of
this character.
In the report of Secretary Fenimore
rendered last night, it was shown that
the buildings erected on the fais
grounds now represent value of s.
701.14 to the stockholders, with bal
aEce unpaid of 7O7.15. Additional
buildings must be put UP before the
summer has closed and construction
work must be started without delay.
At the meeting on Friday night every
stockholder is urged to be either in at
tendance in person or to send his proxy
so that certain matters of vital import
ance may be attended to without fur
tier delay
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
CRUEL WAS Is MAkING1T
HARD FOR SAFE BLOWERS

ATLANTA, Ca, May 90.-Th!s cruel
war is certainly making it hard for
everybody, and now it is the poor safe
blowers and yeggmen who have cause
to complain that their time-hon0red
trade is being interfered with. Sew
eral members of the profession are
said to be in Atlanta, out of jobs and
reduced to the disgraceful necessity OF
seeking honest employment.
To crack safe, a yeggman must
have nitroglycerine. which is used il
making dynamite But the dynamite
manufacturers are boarding their sup
plies so closely for use in war, and
for fear some of it may fall into the
hands of alien enemies, that the yegg-
men can't buy it.
Formerly it was about as easy TO
buy stick of dynamite as to purchase
a loaf of bread. But now you have to
furnish documentary evidence con-
cerning your identity and the purposes
for which you need it, and even then
it's hard to get.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
PRESIDENT TAKES
PART IN PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 30.-War
clouds overhanging the nation cast
gravity over Memorial Day exercises
here today, in which President Wilson.
Chief Justice White and Cardinal Glib
bons participated Early today it was
said at the white house that the
president intended going to Arlington
for the usual cveremonies at the ma
tional cemetery there. but would de-
liver no address. The memorial pa
rade here passed through many streets
decorated profusely with Confederate
banners, arranged for the reunion in
Washington next week of the United
Confederate Veterans and the Sons of
Confederate Veterans Grand Army
here received telegFams
today saying the day was generally OBJ
served in all cities of Importance in
the federal states.
This afternoon at Arlington, Presi-
dent Wilson delivered brief address
in which he said: America once more
has the opportunitv to show to the
world that she was born to save man
kind"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
JURY AWARDS $500
VERDICT IN SUIT

A verdict for $500 damages was
awarded late Tuesday afternoon by
the Jury hearing the case of H. o. John
son, ct AL, VS.. S. H. Kress & Company
the trial of the suit having occupied
practically the entire day. The plain
tiff sued for $4,000 damages, alleging
that Mrs. H. o. Johnson, deceased wife
of the plaintiff, suffered injuries from
a fall in the Kress store in this city
which combined with other causes to
produce her death.
This morning the case of Mrs. Annie
|. Jones VS.. j. L. Jones, suit for di-
yCrce. was disposed of when the jury
awarded total divorce to both par
ties.
The case of the Travellers Insurance
Company VS.. Mrs. John It. Fletcher was
taken up this morning. and is still un-
der consideration.
Several true bills have been hand
ed down by the grand jury, which is
now in session, those found against
parties who have either made bail or
are confined in the county jail being
as follows:
John Statham, murder.
Leroy Wilborn, larceny from the
house.
John Cicero Crawford. misdemeanor.
Burton Burnett, assault with intent
TO murder.
C. II. Gilmore (whiteJ. rape.
Elmore is the Cordele man who is
charged with having criminally as
caulted his step-daughter, whom he is
alleged to have compelled to accom-
many him on trips to Americus and
other cities where he solicited contri-
buttons for a Rescue Home" for wo-
men in Cordele.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
HARDWICK TRYING
TO BOOST POSTAGE

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 30-The
Wilson administration brought infiu-
ence to bear in favor of amending the
war tax bill so as to increase the pos
tage rate now charged newspapers
and other publications enjoying the
cent a pound rate given second class
matter
Postmaster General Burleson confer
red with Chairman Simmons Of the
senate finance committee, which is now
engaged in revising the revenue bill
passed by the house, and urged adop-
tion of the amendment introduced by
Senator Thomas w. Hardwick, of Geor-
gia. This amendment seeks to in
crease materially the present second
class rates, and it is stated, would add
$40, 900 900 revenue if adopted. A prev
icus effort to add this tax to the bur-
dens of American publishers was de-
feated in the house of representatives,
practically every newspaper and mag
azine publishing house in the United
States protesting energetically against
the proposed tax on education that
was thus sought to be imposed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
VILLA ATTACKS BORDER
TOWN BY SURPRISE

PERSlDIO, Tex, May S0.-A villa
icrce. the strength of which is not ac-
curately known, attacked the town OF
Oiinaga, Mexico, just across the in
ternational line from here early today,
surprising the Carranza garrison, and
completely routing the defenders. At.
ter brief action the government gar
rison fed across the line into Texas,
leaving all of their arms behind. All
Of the women and children in Ojinaga
fed into American territory with the
Carranza garrison.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
TROOPS CALLED
OUT To PREVENT
RACE RIO 7 IN c

EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL.,, May 30.-Five
camps, arranged to accommodate six
companies of Illinois National Guard
troops, have been established here as
a precaution against further race riots
the situation continuing extremely crit
ical.
There were no fatalities reported to-
day up to noon, but several negroes
were shot and beaten during the sec
ond night of rioting which began early
and did not subside until shortly af-
ter midnight this morning.
Two negroes were shot last night by
white men, and knots of men gather
ing in different sections of the city are
being dispersed by the police as rap
idly as they assemble. Three compan-
les of Illinois infantry have already
arrived
A special guard will be maintained
at railway stations here to protect ne
groes who may arrive from the South
Mayor Moolman this morning sent
kilograms to the governors of Missis-
sippi, Kentucky. Alabama and Louisiana
asking them to stop the wholesale ex-
odus of negroes to East St.LOuis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
"WRITE CHEERFUL LETTERS
FOR YOUR SOLDIER BOYS

ATLANTA, Ca, May 30-Mothers,
sweethearts, sister, here's a new way
to do your bit, and one that is equally
as important as knitting socks for
soldiers or making bandage strips.
Write cheerful letters for your sol
dier boys.
The present surprising facts are
these. Fully so percent of the let
ters received by the men enlisted or
i'll training convey, instead of good
cheer, a tale of petty woes and diff
culties and imaginary griefs.
There's vacant chair at the table,
George"
Poor sister has gone to work in the
mill to help support us since you went
away"
How we need your strong broad
shoulders to help US bear the burden. "
Mothers sick, father has sprained
his little finger and brother Charlie is
down with the measles"
These are typical of the dGm-dum
bullets which loved ones are sending
to their boys in the training camps;
and if that's the kind they send now,
what will they send when the fellows
get to the trenches in France, with
the broad Atlantic between them and
hCme?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
WILL LOCATE BRANCH
DEPOT IN THIS CITY

W. J. Egan. representing the Ullman-
Philpot Company of Cleveland, Ohio
left Americas today after investigating
the advantages of this city with refer
ence to locating branch depot and
distributing station of his concern here
Mr.. Egan, before leaving stated that
the Ullman- -Philpot Company. which
manufactures inks and paints, will
establish branch house in Americas
and make this city distributing point
for this territory, including Georgia
Florida and Alabama.
1t is understood that he will bring
his family to Amerieus this fall, when
the new branch depot will be opened.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
WILL BLOW WHISTLES
ON REGISTRATION DAY

At o'clock on Tuesday morning,
June 5th, the whistles on all the man
ufacturing plants in the city will be
blown to apprise the citizens of this
community that the time has arrived
when all men between the ages of 81
end 81 years must register in accord
ance with the provisions of the military
conscription act.
The fire whistle will also be blown,
as will the whistle at the Seaboard Air
Line shops and every bell in the city
will add to the tumult of sound,
The registration booths at the court
house will be opened at a. m. to
remain open until 8 p. m. and between
those hours it is expected that every
male citizen of the 9th district within
the prescribed age limits, will visit the
designated place and comply with the
law.
Registration places will be opened in
every militia district of the county and
an organization of registrars will
handle the operations throughout the
county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
$4,000 CANS HAVE
BEEN CONTRACTED FOR

Quite lively interest is being man
ifested by the woman of Americas in
the preservation and conservation I
vegetables and fruits, which is forcibly
Indicated by the fact that orders for
$4,000 cans have been taken through
Miss Rowena Long, county home eco
nomics demonstrator.
These cans are for private use. and
of course, this number does not in
clude many glass containers which will
be used. This is exactly the right
spirit. and is only what may be expect,
ed of the patriotic women of the coun.
try, who have never failed to respond
when their country needed them
The vacant store formerly occupied
by Daniels jewelry store is being
fitted up for the canning classes, which
begin on June 18th.
1t is pointed out that the service
which the women will be able to rem
der to their country in this way car
hardly be estimated and this patriotic
spirit is being commended and en-
ccurNged by the citizens of this sec
tion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
CROSSING INTO MEXICO
To AVOID CONSUMPTION

LAREDO, Tex. May S0.-Fedsral
customs and secret service officials
here have disclosed that fact than be-
tween nfteen and twenty young Amer
leans, all apparently members of good
families and provided with plenty OF
money, are crossing into Mexican ter
ritory daily. officials are of the opin-
ION that the men are crossing into that
country to avoid copscription, most OF
the men being of military age, and
from the Eastern states. a full de-
scription of each of them is being taken
at the border, and should any of them
attempt to re-enter the United States
after the registration on June 5th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
HUNDREDS OF INTERPRETERS
TO AID NEW YORK REGISTRARS

NEW YORK, May Be- More than
FIVE hundred interpreters, Iinguists
who speak every known tongue, being
among the number, have been employ
ed to assist six thousand volunteer reg
istrars who viii register Coz. 900 per
sons eligible under the terms of the
eenscription act for military service
who reside in New York City
This city's proportion of men to
serve under the draft act, based upon
units of 100000. as estimated by the
bureau of the census recently, win be
about 10000 men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
WATCHING FLORIDA PORTS
TO APPREHEND SLACKERS

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, May SO.-Goy-
.ernor Sidney J. Cats today instructed
the sheriffs of all Florida counties
having ports from which boats sail
for Cuba to keep sharp watch for
persons who might be leaving the Unit
ed States to escape conscription. II
is the purpose of the governor to de
tsin these in this country until after
June 5th, at least, when all persons
OF military age are required to regis-
ter for conscription.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
BFPuTY SHERIFF. ENLISTS
AS FIREMEN IN L. 5. NAVY

Charles L Graham. deputy sheriff OF
Wilcox county, residing at Abbeville
Ga. left Americas today for Atlanta
to stand his final examination for en-
listment as a fireman in the United
states navy. He has been passed by
Recruiting officer A. NJ. FerriIlo of the
Americus station.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
WELL KNOWN CITIZEN OF
BUENA VISTA NEAR DEATH

Capt John Abner Sheppard, father
of ]. E. Sheppard, of Americus, lies
at the point of death today as the re-
suit of paralytic shock which he suf-
fered last night at his home in Buena
Vista. This is the third attack of this
kind suffered by Capt. Sheppard, and
his condition is most serious.
He is rs years of age and has been
mayor of Buena Vista for some time
being one of the best known citizens
of that section.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
ANNUAL REPORTS
SHOW TRADE BODY
ON SOUND BASIS

ty Chamber of Commerce is now in bet
ter condition than at any time in its
history, was brought out last night at
the annual meeting of that organiza-
tionf when reports were received from
the various officers and new officers
were elected for the ensuing year.
Secretary P. A. Fenimore, in COM
prehensive report covering the activ-
tiles of the trade body since last Aug
ust, when he became connected with it,
depicted the progress made in every de-
partment and gave the members full
information as to the exact status of
the organization. Owing to the length
OF this report. it is impossible to pub
lish it in full today. but in Thursdays
Times Recorder, the text of the report
Will appear.
Starting on August %, 1916. with a
balance of 40 cents in the bank, with
about $500 of Indebtedness hanging
on er the organization, the Chamber of
Commerce has marched steadily for
ward until today there is to its credit
il the banks of Americas the sum of
S317.19 over and above all indebted
ness. The old bills against the organ
ization have been paid in full.
The present membership is 267 pro-
viding an annual income calculated to
provide funds for all expenses, so that
within a short time, when certain de-
tails have been completed, the promised
traffic bureau will be installed for the
benefit of the business men connected
with the organization.
Resolutions thanking Stephen Pace
for his services in leading the recent
membership campaign were unanim
ously passed by the chamber at it
meeting last night, This campaign wa:
the means of placing the chamber OF
its feet financially and securing the
support of practically every business
nan in Americus.
The annual election OF officers result
ed as follows:
President-W. NJ. Jones.
Vice-President-W E. Taylor.
Treasurer-T. E. Bolton.
Commissioners to Serve One Year
c. r. Ellis, Bureau of Civic Affairs: L.
9. Council, Bureau OF Publicity and
Conventions; ]. E. Hightower, Bureaus
Of Traffic and Transportation; F. P.
Harold, Bureau of Commerce and
Trade.
Commissioners 10 Serve Two Years
Crawford Wheatley, Bureau of Agri
culture and Good Roads; j. e. john
son, Bureau of New Industries; C. S.
Glover, Bureau of Finance and Mem
bership.
Carr S. Glover, vino mas served two
years as president Of the Chamber OF
Commerce. and who retired last night,
Z ade a brief address III WHICH ne eA-
pressed qualification at the present con-
dition in which the organization finds
itself and recalled the various-diffieul-
ties which have been overcome during
the past history of the trade body. He
urged the membership to accord its
heartiest support to the new officers.
It was decided to send committee
from. the chamber to appear before the
city council to urge the appropriation
by the city of $500 per year as the
contribution of the municipality to-
ward the support of the trade body.
This matter has been discussed in the
city council, but as yet no definite ac-
ton has been taken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
PERSONS TO GET GOLD BUTTON
WHO EAT LESS OF BREAU

LONDON, May S0-Persons who con-
form to the appeal to eat less than the
amount of bread fixed as a voluntary
ration. will be entitled to wear gold
colored button with the words "On
Volutary Rations" embossed across it,
and crown above
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
RECRUITS LEAVE FOR
MACON TRAINING CAME

L. Y. Bizzell, of Americus, and G. T.
Campbell, of Lacrosse, left this morn
jng for the military training camp at
Macon, where they will undergo the
recruit training for a certain period be-
fore being sent back to join the Amer
icus Light Infantry in which they have
enlisted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
= : > .
, STUDENT OFFICERS ALL
: TO TAKE LIBERTY BONDS

= WATERTOWN, y. Y. May so
= Every one Of the $500 student
= officers in training at Madison
: Barracks here will take at least
: one Liberty Bond of the denomina-
= ton of 500. and many of them
= have indicated their intention to
= take large share Of the loan.
= y = = , = = = = = =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30
SUBMARINE DAMAGE
CONSIDERABLY REDUCED

LONDON, May 3O.-The weekly re-
port of British merchant vessels sunk
wiz again show favorable total when
issued tonight
preliminary announcement this af-
ternoon says the prevailing summer
weather and long days favor the war
fare on submersibles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-30

they will be required to explain their
business in Mexico at this time.
The Denver star., 1917-06-02
NATIONAL TRAINING scHo,

faculty and Students Havs Season .
Joy and insp'ratlen.
In commenting the worthiness Of th>
National Training school, Durham, n
c., DR.. James E. Shepard, president,
w. G. Bramham, president Of the Dur.
ham chamber Of commerce, says:
"The National Training school Is In
every way entitled to the considera.
ton and support Of those who have Il
heart the future Of the Negro race. II
struggled into existence here under the
guiding influence of DR.. James K.
Shepard, and, while It encountered
many distractions in Its infancy that
would have proved fatal but for the
indomitable faith and courage Of ifa
founder. 1t has steadily grown AID de
veioped until 1t Is now recognized az
one Of the leading Negro educational
institutions Of the country.
THE institutions buildings. its facul.
ty, student body and the work 1t is nc.
complishing are lasting monument
to those who have kept their faith III
the institution during its early strugl
gle and deserve the commendation ana
hearty support of all our people regard.
less OF race or creed. r
PERSONALLY and officially do not
hesitate to commend the institution tc
those who believe In education and thu
moral uplift Of the race. 1t needs t,,e
financial and moral support of til.
white race and should receive 1t spou.
taneously." n
The commencement festivities Of the
school began with the oratorical con
tests Of the young women and men Of
the institution. On Monday, May II.
the address before the joint literary
societies was delivered by Editor Joe
Mitchell Chapple Of the National Mag
asine. Boston. The program for the
remainder of the commencement sea
son is as follows: N.
Sunday. May 13, commencement sermop
by the Rev. Daniel II. Glare, D. D., pas.
tor First Baptist church. East Orange,
N. J.
May 10. 8 P. M-President's adsres, to
undergraduates.
May H. P. M.-Address before Joint rs.
ligious societies by the Rev Daniel II.
Glare. d. D., East Orange. N. J.
May IL. 8 P. Manual musical ~
May 16. $3.50 r. M.-Class day exercises. !
May 16 P. M.-Alumni reunion and RI.
ception. ~
May H. 1890 A. M-Commencement nd
dress by the Rev. Howard J. Chilley. d.
D.. pastor FIRST Congregational church.
Wircheetcr. Mnss
May A-17-Exhibit in domestic sciences
ana Domestic art departments.
The Denver star., 1917-06-02
SHORTER CHAPEL.
Rev. c. A. Williams, Pastor.
Washington and Twenty-third SITS.
Main 4877.

Sunday School, 9:45 a. NC. G.
King, Supt.
A. G. E. League, 6:3O p. me-. Nor.
Tis, Pres.
Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 8 p.
m.
Preaching by the pastor at beth the
1aorning and evening services.
m.
A great patriotic meeting, under the
auspices Of the Camp Corporal, White
Spanish-American War and Civil War
Veterans under command of Capt.
Walter Vernell, accompanied by the
wives and daughters composing the
Woman's Relief Corps, was held in
Campbell Chapel on Sunday evening.
Capt. Vernell was master of cere-
monies. Mrs. Minnie Robinson read
a splendid paper on Patriotism" The
Y. NJ c. A. Quartette rendered Sc
lection in memory of the departed sol
dters. The Rev. A. M. Ward delivered
the sermon, using as his theme, Goods
Hand in History. Chaplain Dixon of
the Civil War made remarks; an out.
burst of the fulnesso heart following
singing of the Battle Hymn of the Re-
public and the church choir delighted
all with inspiring patriotic songs.
The Denver star., 1917-06-02
SCOTT METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH, sos 18TH AVE.
REV. q. 8. SAWYER, Pastor.
se44 fremont Pl. Phone, Champa 4180

Sunday school, 9:46 a. m.
Preaching, II a. m. and p. N.
Epworth League, 6:45 p. m.
Midweek services, 8 p. m. Wednes-
day.
The East End Literary and Social
Club closed down for the summer.
The members and friends of SCOTS
will be favored to hear Mr.. Shafer, a
talented Bible student, Sunday, at
both morning and evening services.
Mrs. Florence Allison will give q
musical at the church on June 14th.
The admission is free. There will al
so be refreshments served.
The Children's Day program is be-
ing prepared with much care. All of
the children are urged to meet at the
church this evening (Saturday) at
four o'clock for practice. DR.. T. Err
nest McClain will be the principal
speaker. The program has been post
poned to the third Sunday.
Let's keep in mind that the second
Sunday is Quarterly Meeting Day for
Scott's. Let every member see his
or her class leader. Remember that
the assessment for this occasion is
$1.00.
For while, our chorister, Mrs. Bell
will be absent, she having gone to
Missouri temporary.