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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-06-15
DRINKS AND PASSES MUSTER
Liqht.WeiaFt Recruit Tries Chickens
WAY of Toninq un.

Wey UI Witty VIE
= Rowing that chicken fanciers G
their fowls dry, scft food and t. n
let them drink ccpiously to make tn m
weigh heavier, Harry E. FIX, OF
Darby, near Philadelphia, tried TIE
same method successfully after he had
been turned down when he tried TO
pass medical examinations as an am
-bulance driver because he was too
light.
After dieting several days, Fox ate
two boxes of soda crackers, went to
the examining station and before get
ting on the scales, drank~fve or six
glasses of water. He passed, with a
good holf pound to spare.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-06-15
Live Stock Quotations,

NCHICAGO.-HOGS-Steady. Mixed
and butchers, $1535@16; good heavy,
s15.30016.O5; rough heavy, $1,000
i5.45: light. sf5.40M15.s5: pigs, $3.50
015,75: bulk. s15.55@15.95.
CATTLE-Steady to 10c lower.
Beeves, S915113.6O; cows and he!fers,
s6.2Om1170; stockers and feeders,
s7.30@10.50; Texans, $1075@12;
calves, s9.50@14.
SHFFPl5-Weak, 10M25c lower. Ma
.i.,e - H31stera, rS9 Ssgsaf lamDs,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-06-15
Germans Fine Mons 100000.

The city of Mons has been fined
100000 (s10O,OOO) because a Belgian
paper, published in Holland, announc
ed that Crown Prince Rupprecht, OF
Bavaria, was in Mons when the city
was bombarded by allied airmen.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-06-15
Soldier cantures German General.

1t is reported from Hazebrouck,
In northern France, behind the
British front, that among the Ger.
man prisoners who passed through
that town was a general. H is sail
to have been captured single-handed
by a soldier.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-06-15
Girl Dies of Broken Heart.

Heartbronen over the loss Of her
mother, Helen McGinty, aged eight
years, died suddenly at her home in
West Scranton, Pa. The girl's mother
passed away a week ago.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-06-15
l nan France Another s1oo, ,ooO, ,ooo.

The government advanced another
s1OOO0O,O00 to France, making the to-
tai of loans to the French republic
s2OOOOO,OG0, and the total of loans to
the allies 100000.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-06-15
SUBMARINE SUNK
BY AMERICAN SHIP
German Raider Destroyed After
a Long Battle.
FATAL PLUNGE PLAINLY SEEN
U-Boat, Hit by Twenty-fifth Shot, Is
Roisted Clear of Water and Then
Goes to Bottom.

Goes to Bottom.
4 German submarine was sunk by
the Silvershell, an armed American
steamship in running fight lasting an
hour and half.
.Thirty-fve shots were fired by the
submarine and twenty-five by the
steamship.
An official announcement by the
state department says the American
ships final shot apparently struck
the submarine which raised clear out
of the water and stood stern end up
for few seconds. She then disap-
peared."
The departments announcement
reads:
"The department Of state is advised
by telegraph of an engagement be-
tween an arme1 I American steamship
and submarine. The guns of the
steamship were manned by an Amer
lean naval crew.
"The submarine was first seen at
about 1000 yards. She had siX-inch
gun forward and another aft. She flew
no flag.
Upon sight of the submarine the
steamship hoisted the American flag
and waited for about ten minutes. AS
the submarine approached the steam
ship fired. The submarine responded
The steamship kept speed that would
permit the submarine to LOme within
range.
"Then followed a fight lasting for
an hour and a hall. The submarine
came to a distance of about 2300 yards.
By that time the submarine had cred
thirty-fve shots and the steamship
twenty-five.
"The last shot CT the steamship ap-
parently struck the submarine, which
raised Ger out of the water and
stood stern end up for a few seconds.
Then she disappeared.
"The cartoin of the steamship and
the commander OF the gard believe
that the submarine was struck. The
steamship suffered no damage"
That the attacking craft was o. the
latest German cruiser class is shown
by the statement that it wes armed
fore and aft with two six-inch guns Of
the disarra@ring typ. Ccn1iticns
seemingly were about equal SO far as
armament was concerned. The ad-
vantage at oil times was with the sub
marine Though because. of it's con-
struction, which makes 1t of low visa
bility
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-06-15
Fall of Rock Kills Two Miners.

Martin Walsh and John Nee, miners,
employed by the Minooka Coal COM
pany, at Scranton, Pa. were killed
when caught under fa'l Of rock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-10
New Era

NEW, ERA, Ga, Jan 10.-Mr. B. S.
Parker and niece, Miss Leona Martin,
attended quarterly conference at Mt.
Springs Saturday
Mr. J. c. Bray returned to his home
near Huntington Saturday, after a
pleasant visit here at the homes of his
daughters, Mesdames Georgia and Lou
ella Parker
Mrs. D. C. Griffin and Mrs Willie
Finch were visitors at the home of
Mrs. B. S. Parker Thursday afternoon.
Several from here attended the party
at the home of Mr.. Arthur Holley, near
Aries, Friday night.
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Parker and Miss
Ruth Parker were visitors at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Murphy Thurs
day afternoon.
Mrs. NJ C. Veal and Miss Bessie Veal
were visitors at the home of Mrs. Mary
Giles Saturday,
Mrs. C. N. Bailey. Miss FlOrrie
Bailey, Mrs. W. T. 0. Bray and Master
Hugh Bray were visitors al the home
OF Mrs S. NJ. Parker Saturday.
Mr. Gussie Bray returned TO his home
al Bonaire Sunday, after spending n
week here at the home of his brothers.
Messrs. w. T. o. and D. c. Bray.
Miss Annie Willis Morris was the
guest of Miss Eddie Lou Parker Sun
cay afternoon
Mrs. S. NJ. Parker, Mrs. W. T. o.
Bray and Miss Della Parker were Wis
itors at the home of Mrs. W. A Parker
Monday afternoon
Mr.. Daniel Autry and sisters, Misses
Bessie and Eunice Autry, were Sunday
visitors at the home of their grand
parents. Mr. and Mrs L. N. Mercer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-10
COURT DECISION IS
GREAT FORCE WITH
LAW FOR DRY STATE

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. lO.-That the
decision by the United States SUI
preme court unfolding the Webb-ken'
Won act will enable state legislatures
to prohibit the shipment of any WINS
kew or any other intoxicants into a
dry state is the general opinion eX-
messed by Atlanta lawyers, and that
this authority will open the way to
another hard-fought prohibition con-
test in the next session of the Geor-
gia legislature is likewise generally
expected.
In framing the present prohibition
laws in force in this state; the legls-
lature did not attempt to prohibit the
shipment of any intoxicating beverages
to private individuals, but only I'M
dertook to limit the same. This was
done because there was some doubt IN
the minds if prohibition leaders as to
the constitutionality of absolute pro-
hibition against importing intoxicants.
But under the supreme courts decis-
ion with regard to the Webb-kenyon
act. there appears to be no interior
ence with interstate commerce in such
absolute prohibition, and the way is
now open for state legislature to pass
genuine bone dry laws"
That the prohibition forces in the
Georgia legislature will begin by TAX
Jig control, or attempting to take
control of the organization OF the house
and senate appears to be quite certain.
III the house their candidate for
speaker will be \. F. Culpepper, OF
Meliwether county, a staunch prohibl-
zionist, who was one of the steering
committee that led the successful fight
for the passage of the prohibition bills
in the famous extra session of 1918.
Tile speaker of the house, under the
lresent rules, appoints the committees
o: the house; and the committees are
in position to control legislation. The
prohibition forces in the house have
Lad some pretty thorough experience
in the past with committees antagOn
Isle to them, and they have learned
their lesson we'll There is no doubt
that they will go straight after the Or
sanitation of both the house and sen
are. ard if they have the votes they
will put through their program.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-10
MRS. HOWELL SWEARS She
SAW Or, CHAPMAN KILL WADE
Continued from Page IL

ellis reputation was bad, and unbe-
lievable.
jim Christian swore Mrs Howell's
character was bad and unbelievable.
Frank Tths swore, as did the other
character witnesses.
Rufus Sellers swore to Mrs. How
ellis bad character So did j. T, Ter
~. On the stand, Terry said he didn't
know anything about her Veracity, on
ly from reports.
Howell Cobb swore to Mrs. How
ellis bad character. All these people
are from Preston, where Mrs. Howell
is said to have been reared.
R. A. Shy swore to Mrs. Howell's
bad character. He said he was fourth
cousin to Mrs. w l. Johnson.
Put Murphy swore to Mrs. Howell's
bad character.
Frank Morris swore to Mrs. Howell's
bad character
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-10
BANK Of COMMERCE
TO HAVE NEW PLAN

The Bank of Commerce through
Cashier e. d. Sheffield make an inter
ting announcement today that after
March 1st they will no longer accept
accounts which may be checked on.
They explain the new arrangement in
an announcement made by Mr. Shelf
field.
The ANNA per cent dividend vas
declared by the bank at stockholders
meeting last week, and fine reports of
the growth of the bank were made. The
Bank of Commerce now has about
SG00,0 as individual deposit subject
TO check. Mr.. Sheffield's statement is I;
On and after March /. 1917, the
Bank of Commerce will discontinue
receiving deposits subject to check.
balances that may be on hand on that
date may be checked on at any time
thereafter
We will continue to receive deposits
for safe keeping, for which we will is
sue time certificates of deposit bearing
interest at 4 per cent per annum.
We viii make loans on satisfactory
security and discount approved paper
as heretofore
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-10
The OPERA HOUSE

The Flower of Faith" is at the
Opera House Thursday.
1t is a story of the great faith of a
simple country girl, the daughter of an
itinerant evangelist 1t is a story of
the triumph of her faith over the skep-
ticism and infidelity of an outcast and
unbeliever
The scenes are laid in primitive
hackwoods community, it is one of
those realistic dramas of the simple,
vigorous country life which always de-
lights on screen or stage.
Pictorially the Flower of Faith" is
a work of art, with nature as the mas
ter artist.
The quiet scenes in the daisy field
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-10
TWO INDICTMENTS
IN BANKING CASE

Shortly before noon Wednesday, a
joint indictment charging two men,
Barnie L. Carter and Fred B. Arthur,
with embezzlement were returned by
the Sumter county grand jury. Arthur
gave bond on a warrant charging ac-
cessory to embezzlement, and Carter
is in JAIL here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-10
Leslie

LESLIE. Ga, Jan. 10.-The Modern
Woodmen held a business meeting Fri
Gay evening, January 9Th. Installed
officers were Consul, U. S. Lancaster;
Advisor, julius Laramore; Banker, B,
j Ranew; Clerk, J. r. Pitcher; Escort,
Lasco Harvey; Waterman, {. c. Bass;
Sentry, Fort Jones. The time of meet
ing was fixed for the first and third
Friday nights at W. o. W. hall.
Rev. E. E. Cook left Tuesday for
Dawson, where he will be until Thurs
day, attending the annual missionary
institute.
Mrs. w. C. Laramore and son. Jul
ius, went to Americas Wednesday on
business.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Usry were in
town Wednesday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Dupree, of Amer
icus, were visitors in town Sunday af-
ternoon.
Miss Sarah Wade, of Cordele, is here
visiting Mrs T. ]. Wade.
Mrs. C. R. Malone and daughter,
Ruth, returned Tuesday from visit to
relatives in Monticello.
Misses Marion Stalker, of Americas:
Eta Mae Goodwin and Elizabeth Smith,
Of Leesburg. were guests of Miss Mary
Alice Laramore Sunday.
Mrs. Dudley Gatewood and daughter,
Julia, left Monday for their home in
Macon after a two weeks visit to rel
atives in Leslie.
Mrs Jim Bowen left Saturday TO
visit her parents, at Abbeville, Ga.
V. E. Fillingem left Sunday for his
home at Talbotton, where he will
spend week with is parents before
going to Macon, where he will be with
the Fourth National bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Barwick enter
tanned a number of their friends at a
turkey dinner Tuesday.
Leslie Camp No. 211 Woodmen of the
World held its regular meeting Tues
day night Jan 9th, at which they in
stalled their officers to serve the Camp
during the year of 1917. With the ex-
ception of Sov'ns. H. A. Deriso, Jr., and
| L. p. Jones, who were absent, they will
be installed as camp Waterman and
! manager respectively.
The officers who were installed are
as follows: K H Hines, Con. Com;
=. R. Pitcher, ADV. Lieut.; John D.
Sims, Banker; F. W Hines, Clerk; F..
II. Hines, Jr Escort; j. r. Hudson,
sentry. These officers took teh vows
Of their respective Office and assumed
their places. All members are expect
ting this year 1917 to be the greatest
year of any since the organization Of
the order.
After all business was over. they en-
joyed what is usually called an oyster
supper down stairs in the Price build
ing, to the satisfaction and delight OF
all members present This was royal
occasion for Leslie Camp No 211 or
which we will long remember. Every
one left feeling it was good to have
been there. The Out-of-town guests
were. Sovereigns W. Homer Wade,
Cobb, Ga. Also several Soverigns
from Americas Camp No. 2O2 W. o. W,
including A. Pantone.
Just keep on the watch out. You
will hear more from Leslie Camp 21l
" o. W. this year, as we are expect
ing great things as a result of our
Idbors.
Good meetings. Every W. 0. w. is
cordially invited to atten our meetings,
whether a member here or a visitor.
Come, our meeting nights are End and
4th Tuesday night in each month.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-10

is one of Americas best known ac-
tresses on the screen and stage. She
is particularly fitted to interpret the
character of the self-sacrificing, faith
abiding daughter of the travelling evan
gelist.
Frank Mills, who plays the part of
tie unbeliever, is a great favorite.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-10

tire inspiring views of picturesque
waterfall, the silhouetted fiaring
torches of a band of night riders-the
executors of grim backwoods Justice
are some of the scenes which make the
Flower of Faith" one of the great
photo dramas OF the day.
Jane Grey, the star of the production.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-10

Percy Helton. who plays Tom" iG
the famous boy character actor kho"
created such a sensation in the leading,
role of Young America"
Albert Travernier, as "Ephraim JUDI
son, the evangelist, made his greatest
picture success in THE DEVILS Gar
den."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-10
COTTON MARKET
AMERICUS, GA.
January 10, 1917.
The Futures Market.

The futures market was quoted to-
day at the opening and noon:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07
Mrs. eliza j. Townsend.

Mrs. Eliza j. OIallettl Townsend,
daughter Of the late Deacon Edmund
and Fanny (Ranney) Hallctt, born in
st. Johnsbury Center, Vt, May =,
1885, died in Worcester yesterday.
She was married oct. "a 1865, to the
late Nclcttc p. Townsend of Worccs-
ter, in which city she has lived dur
ing her married life. Mrs. Townsend
was member Of Union church. She
leaves Il step-daughter, Mary |.
TOWnshend q sister, Phfla A. Hal
lett, and three nicces, Mrs. Sarah
GIallett Rice, Mrs. John Taylor Of
Worcester and Mrs. Robert Ramagc
of Holyoke. Mrs. Townsend has been
an invalid for many years. The
funeral will be at her late residence.
1877 Pleasant street Wednesday at 5
p. m. Cremation at Mt Auburn
Thursday and burial at Hope ceme-
tery-F'rom the Worcester (MaSs.)
Evening Gazette of Jan. 50.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07
ST. bloomsbury Academy Notes

At the chapel exercises Monday
morning the beautiful silk flag pre-
scented several years ago to. the AGA
deny by the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution was conspicuously dis
played upon the platform. The prin-
cipal abiding to the present crisis OF
the nation, and taking the flag III his
hand said: This flag is conspicu-
ously displayed this morning as the
pledge of Our royalty TO and our con-
fidence in the President of the United
States and this, cur native land. This
flag will be here displayed until the
danger is over" The principals,
words were vigorously applauded by
the students, thus making his pledge
their own.
Basketball practice was called for
five O'Clock last night by Coach Strad-
ley. The boys are fast rounding into
shape fer the quintet from Peoples
Academy of Morrisrille Friday even
ing.
Miss BroWnell held a rehearsal Of
the boys glec club last night at four
o'clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07

by the people who produced, of a
suitable remuneration of their pro-
duction. Mr.. Cummings deplored the
long hours of work put in by many
farmers, this while possibly resulting
in larger pecuniary results. he SHOW
cd, had the tendency to drive the
young men away from the farm.
He presented the milk producers
problem, as one not only concerning
the dairyman, but the business man
as well, and pointed out that 50 per
cent Of the monthly milk check was
put in circulation throughout the
state, through various mercantile
channels. This, he said, should be
reason enough for the business men
to back the association in getting
what is due them.
A meeting of the executive COM
mittee held at 4.30 pm. brought the
annual meeting Of the association to
a close
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07

Barnet, February 12-16. inclusive,
and at West Burke, February 1928.
inclusive. The Home Economics sec
ton goes to West Burke this year.
Reorganization During the Past Year.
The association has been slightly
reorganized during the past year.
Previously most Of the work had fall
en- on the executive committee. 1t
was considered necessary to have two
men in each town besides the eXecu-
tive committee TO look after the in
terests of the association. Two men
in each were appointed by the presi-
dent.
1t may be deSira BILE after the work
has become well established and q
large number of farmers in any town
ship are members of the association
to have the members in each town
elect the town committee men.
The duties Of the town committed
man are to represent his town in the
association by seeing that it gets its
share Of meetings and demonstrations,
and the desired community and in
dividual assistance in solving local
problems To represent the assoc;a-
ton in his community by informing
his nCighborS of it's purposes and
work, by securing local support
through membership and definite CO.
operation, by arranging the details
and advertising of local meetings,
demonstrations, etc. Tie meet in sec
tional and county wide meeting. He
should see that the purpose and work
of the association are applied locally
Failure in q committeeman to do
this results in loss to his community
The privileges Of a town committee
man are that he is the recognized
leader of the asSociation'S agricultu-
raj educational work in his commun-
ity. He is brought into frequent con-
tact with the county agent and mcm-
bers of Ire college extension staff. By
helping others he helps himself in
information, inspirations and general
development.
The duties of the executive COM
mittee are as formerly: To sign
memoranda with state leader, make
up financial budgets, secure necessary
funds, authorize the payment of ali
the associations money, determine the
policy of the local association, APP
prove programs and projects recon-
IHenueu by tnc auNlSofy cOuncll, nlfc
county agent, with the approval of
! the state leader, and attend to the
/ business of the association in general.
Membership.
There has been q substantial in
crease in N embership over year ago.
At our annual meeting one year ago
we had sos paid-up members. To-
day we have 435 The number by
towns compared with last year is as
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07

samples was a requirement Of q little
Very little lime had been used previ-
Gus to the taking up of this project.
At the winter meeting of 19151916,
the lime question was discussed thor
oughly and reports Of the acidity tests
given. The idea at first was to secure
enough farmers to try out Il little
lime SO that a few cans could be
brought into the county and these
few farmers would be used as demon
strators. However, the project out
grew iself and 103 farmers ordered
302 tons of lime. These orders were
dubbed together and local secre-
taries ordered the lime, distributing
it to the various farmers. Twenty
five farmers were selected who APP
piled the lime to fields near the road
for demonstrators. At the meetings
emphasis was placed on the fact that
every farmer should leave check.
On the 25 demonstrations lime was
applied at the rate required, which
was usually at the rate Of from a ton
to two and half. tons per acre. In
no case was less than a ton applied
per acre. and in no case was there less
than an acre treated.
Ground limestone was used in every
case. The lime was applied in tho
spring of 1916 to land that had been
plowed and narrowed once. Then the
lime was thoroughly narrowed in. The
: land was sown to oats or barley AND
seeded down. We are now awaiting
results. In the fail several remark
able results were noticed on some OF
the demonstrations On one farm
there was no catch where there wa
no lime, but where there was lime
there was Il splendid catch. In two
other cases remarkable results were
/ noted in the difference in the plots
] The lined plots showed a (grccEer
! heavier and thriftier stand of clover
! We are expecting this project to show
up the best of any of the lines of dem
onstration work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07
COMPANY DIS MOVING DAY
Began Saturday to Occupy New Quar-
tors in Arn,Ory

Company ID. is in MI the turmoil oi
moving day. Late Friday night Cap
tain Wilcox received word from Adj
jlltant-G General Lee S. Tillotson OF St
Adams, to begin moving at once. To
be exact the message said, that unless
further notice was received here by
Saturday noon. to move on and occui-
Ply the new armory, or something to
that effect.
Saturday afternoon the company
began to break camp, and by Sunday
afternoon had partly occupied the
new position. The enemy offered very
little resistance, and the movement
went on unchecked excepted Sunday
afternoon, when the horses drawing
some of the impedimenta attempted
to desert to the enemy. and scattered
the load for some distance on the
street before being halted With shot
across the bow.
Captain Wilcox, Lieut.. Ladd and
members of the company expressed
their appreciation of the new quarters
and are apXious TO get situated in the
new home. They have been antici-
pating the many advantages that will
be offered in the almost perfect ar
rangcmcnt of the building, the drill
shed, lounging room, reading room,
and the many other things that Will
add to both convenience and comfort
and to the high efficiency they wish 10
maintain as Il unit OF the National
Guard.
If everything goes as planned the
goods will be out Of the quarters in
the Y NJ c. A. building the first of
the week, and into the armory, and
the next drill viii be held for the first
time in the drill shed.