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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
WILL REPRESENT A. H. S.
IN STATE COMPETITION

The Americus High school will be
represented in the state high school
meet at Athens, Ga, on June 14-15 By
at least three of its students, who were
successful in the district meet held
here in April.
Miss Sara Britton will enter the
state competition in expression, having
won first prize in the district meet
here.
Henry Allen, Jr., and George Lump
kin will form the debating team from
the Americas High school TO compete
at Athens, having defeated the other
schools of the Third district in the in
terscholastic debates held this spring.
George Andrews, winner of the 100
and 220 yard dashes in the district
rieet and Merritt Rodgers, winner of
the broad jump, ere entitled to go to
Athens for the state meet, but it is
not definitely settled as yet whether or
not they will make the tr,l.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
TRAINING CAMP
SITES APPROVED

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 11.-Lit
tie Rock, Louisville, Battle Greek and
San Antonio were today approved by
the war department as cantonment
sites for the new army of 100000 con-
scripted soldiers to be called to the
colors Immediately. In announcing the
formal selection of sites in the cities
for cantonments, the department also
announced that approval of St. Peters,
burg, Va, as a cantonment site had
been revoked. No reason was given
for revoking the st. Petersburg de-
cision.
The early transfer of the national
guard establishment to border duty,
probably to replace regulars ordered
to France or elsewhere for foreign
duty, is indicated in the announcement
that additional camps for guardsmen
viii be located at Fort Worth and
Houston. Texas. Fort Sill, Okla; Dem
ing, n. NJ, and Linda Vista, Cal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
FEW NEEv|LS FOUND
IN SUMTER COUNTY

Field Agent j. G. Oliver, who has
just returned from a tour through sew
eral counties in the southern anC
western section of the state, reports
that while the boil weeyil is being
discovered in many sections of Geor-
gia where he was busy last season
Sumter county has thus far failed tc
show any decided infestation.
"A few weeyils have been found in
this county, most of them in the west
crn and southwestern sections, but
most of the insects brought in fol
examination have proven to be pea-poj
veeyils
The warm weather is expected tC
bring increased evidences of the wee.
vii in this county although serious
damage from this pest is not expected
at this time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
MCPHERSON RESERVE OFFICERS
ARE FINE BODY OF YOUNG MEN

ATLANTA, Ga, June 11.-An army
officer of high rank who has inspected
the training school FOR officers at Fort
MCPHERSON declared them to be the
finest body of men he ever saw and
his estimate of them bringA up the
fact that in the membership of the ff
lteen companies are representa- tin
very best of Georgia Alabama and
Florida families.
Joseph Brown Connally, Atlanta
bachelor and social fayorite, nephew
of one Georgia governor and grandson
of another, is there with sixty-pound
pack on his back, sweating and hiking
and studying and drilling.
Two nephews of former Governor
John NJ. Slaton are there, while an
ether was prevented from entering the
school by an astigmatism and a fourth
by recent attack of pneumonia, from
which he has now recovered and has
applied again. These young men are
grandsons of chief justice of the state
and great grandsons of Governor Jas.
jackson. Every one of their name who
is eligible has either enteerd or ap-
FLIED for entrance.
Robrt F. Maddox, millionaire bank
president and former mayor of Atlanta,
has a son in the training school who
left his studies at Harvard to enter,
being barely within the minimum age
limit of 20 years and months.
Erwin Mcintyre, a prominent and
wealthy gentleman from ThomasviIle,
Ca, is wearing the red and white hat
cord of the officers Reserve Corpse
Training School.
More than sixty Atlanta lawyers
within the eligible ages are undergoing
the intensive training, their practice
and future prospects left behind.
What is true of Georgia is true also
CT Alamaba and Florida. These states
may rest assured that their standards
will be borne on the battleields OF
France, in the great war for human
liberty. without dishonor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
LEGISLATURE MAY PASS
NEW REGISTRATION LAW

ATLANTA, Ga. June 11-How Old
are you? Can you prove that you are
under 81, or over 81, or must you for
ever be under the possible suspicion Of
having falsified your age?
The war, the draft bill, the military
registration. have brought up this ques-
ton in Georgia in a light that con2~
pels attention. and when the legisla
ture meets in annual session on the
fourth Wednesday in this month there
will be a stronger demand than ever
before to give the state an efficient
system of birth registration and Yitas
statistics.
Georgia cannot go to any record, ex-
cept where private family records are
kept to find out the age of any man OF
woman. Ignorance OF their age is mo-
torious among negroes, yet in time OF,
war the negro is called on for military
duty the same as a white man. Geor-
gia has no record of her man power
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
PEReH|NC's STAFF
IN FRANCE

PARIS, June 1.-THE first contin-
gent of American army officers. includ-
ing the members of Gen. Pershing's S
staff, arrived here early this afternoon.
Immediately on their arrival the mem
bers of the contingent went into con-
ference with French officers regarding
certain preliminaries incident to car
ing for United States troops when they
land in France.
Two shiploads of supplies have al
ready arrived at French port for the
use of the United States expeditionary
force, but no information has been an
nounced concerning the expected date
of thir arrival, and it is expected the
first intimation of their having sailed
will be a formal statement telling of
their landing in France
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
.GR|MSHAW TO Be NEXT
GENERAL sUPERIN TENDENT

H. B. Grimshaw, superintendent OF
the Atlanta diyisio nof the Seaboard
Air Line. and formerlyof Americus,
will be the next general superintendent
Of the Seaboard, according to infOrma-
ton reaching Americus.
1t was stated that Mr.. Grimshaw is
in line for this position, and the resig,
nation of c. S. Lake, who was made
general manager. will doubtless mean
Mr. Grimshaws elevation to the
/ lace. This has been known for some
time. No orders have yet been sent out
by the company to the effect that such
an appointment no a ready been made,
however. The company at present has
no general superintendent.
Mr.. Grimshaw is well known in
Americus. where he lived for some
years, going to Savannah as superir-
tendent of the savannah division of the
Seaboard, and afterwards was made
general manager of the Macon, Dublin
{. Savannah railroad He began work
for the railroad twenty-five years ago
as trestle inspector, with headquarters
in Montgomery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
NOR1HCL|FFE IS
HERE To HELP
NATION PREPARE

AN ATLANTIC PORT, June IL
Lord Northcliffe arrived in the United
States today, coming from a British
port, and will be the virtual head of
the British war mission during his
stay in America. 1t is understood,
however, that he comes not as a di-
plomatic representative of the British
government, but to work along indus
trial and economic lines in co-opera-
tion with Capt. Andre Tardieu, the
French high commissioner who is al
ready here.
Lord Northcliffe, who owns several
of the leading newspapers in England.
severely criticized certain policies of
the government early in the war, his
conduct at that time being rebuked in
no uncertain tones by the authorities.
Since then, however, the wisdom of his
position has become more apparent at
home as well as abroad, and he now
Yields much influence in the direction
Oh the war, as well as in economic and
industrial mobilization and operation
of British resources, and is expected
to materially assist United States an-
thorities in preparing this country for
its part in the world war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
.AMER|CUs WAREHOUSES;
HOLD LITTLE COTTON

About $50 bales of cotton still re
main unsold in the warehouses of this
city, according to figures compiled to
Gay. In round numbers there are 75l
bales of the staple ON hand.
On Friday of last week about Is,
bales were sold at an average price
of % cents, the highest mark thus
reached by the Americus spot cottor
market this year 1t is expected thai
most of the cotton now on hand vii
lie closed out within a short time, il
the present rise in the market con-
tlnues.
Last year at this time there were
about 1900 bales on hand in Ameri-
Gus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
COT TON REACHED NEW
HIGH FIGURES TO-DAY

NEW YORK, June IL 7fcottOn fu-
lures touched new high figures today.
when at the close of trading July de-
liveries stood at 24.42, with March
touching 2470, or an advance of 80
points for July and 1870 points for
March,
Trading was feverish throughout the
day, with heavy transactions being re
corded by the bull operators, who ap-
parently have the market well in hand.
At l o'clock the prices went skyward
about 80 points and again just a few
moments before the close, renewed
bullish operations sent the figures up
ward for another 80 point rise, max
ing the topmost notch of 24.52 for July,
but the market eased off slightly as
trading ceased.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
ARTILLERY BUSY
ON ALL SECTORS
Of WEST FRONT

NEW YORK, June 11.-(Compiled by
the Associated Press from European
cables during the day. ARTILLERY con
tinued to roar in many parts of France
today, but little infantry activity oc-
Cured. Both French and British Off
cial statements make announcement
of artillery activity on all fronts, ID
which the Germans, as we'll as the AL
lies, took part
The British advanced their forward
lines slightly south of Messines, and
also made several successful raids OIL
German trenches, infiicting heavy cas-
ualties and doing much damage to the
German positions.
Artillery activity around the Somme
sector and near Cerny is pronounced
in the French statement as of unusual
strength.
The British reported artillery activ-
ity east of Eperny and south of Ypres.
Reports reaching Washington from
a member of the Italian cabinet, sait
il is established that Austrian counter
attacks against the Italians have
broken down completely.
Late reports say the Italians resum
ed their offensive early today and cap
tured Monte Ortigara and Angelic
Pass.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
CIVIL CASE ARGUED
IN SUPERIOR COURT

Judge Littlejohn this morning heard
arguments in civil case, branch
of litigation connected with the Bank
Of Southwestern Georgia S affairs,
which institution is now in the hands
of a receiver. The action on which the
hearing was held this morning involves
the distribution of certain funds
which are claimed by various creditors
of the bank
The appearance docket and the mo-
tion docket were called this morning
by Judge Littlejohn, and it is expect
ed that during the day definite plans
for the trial of B. C. Ammons on a
charge of bigamy will be completed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
PREPARING FOR
IRISH CONVENTION

LONDON, June 11.-Premier Lloyd
George announced in the house OF
commons today that John Redmond, the
Irish nationalist leader, is to be invit-
ed to nominate FIVE members Of the
Irish convention, and added that Sir
John LlOnsdale will be invited to NOM
irate five members and William
OBrien two. There convention will
constitute ten representatives of Irish
peers. five members of the Irish union
ist alliance, five Sim Feiners and fif-
teen members. to be nominated by the
government.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
WILL TAKE SPECIAL
COURSE FOR EDUCATORS

County Superintendent of Education
r. J. McMath left Monday afternoon
for Milledgeville, where he goes to take
the rural course given to school super
intendents and other educators of the
South at the G. N. & l. college during
this week. The summer school session
continues during three weeks, but Mr..
McMath goes to take a special course,
and expects to return home immediate
ly on completing this task.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
DUBLIN OFFICER
DIED Of WOUNDS;
SUSPECTS HELD

DUBLIN, ireland, June 11.-Police
Inspector Mills died this morning from
injuries received last night after he
had arrested several Irish rebels, who
attempted to hold meeting in defiance
of the authoroties. 9
The gathering resulted in wide
spread disorder, several of the leaders,
all of them members of the Sim Feir
society being arrested by police before
quiet was restored. Mills assailant es-
capped during the disorders, and had
not been apprehended late this after
noon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
STATES MAY PASS
ON PRO HID IT|ON

WASHINGTON, D. c.. June 1.-THE
submission to the several states of a
national prohibition amendment to the
constitution was approved today by the
senate judiciary committee, which body
favorably reported the resolution in
troduced by Senator Sheppard, of
Texas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
COURT UPHOLOs SECTION
OF FEDERAL RESERVE ACT

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 11.-Tr
the first test case involving the federal
reserve act, the supreme court today
upheld the clause authorizing national
banks to act as trustees. executors. ad-
ministrators and registrars of stocks
and bonds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
PREMIER REFUSES TO
DISSOLVE PARLIAMENT |

PEKING, June 11.-President Ii
Yuan Hung announced today that he
is willing to accede to General Chan
Hi-Sun's demand for the dissolution
of parliament, but the acting premier,
whose signature is necessary to make
the decree legal refuses to sign.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
CAPT. COBB LEAVES TO
ATTEND BOARD MEETING

Capt. John A. Cobb will leave to-
morrow for Thomasville and Valdosta
on business in the interest of the
State Board of Entomology. Other
members of this board of j. j. Brown,
commissioner of agriculture and R. c.
Berckmans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
MINIMUM BUT NO
MAXIMUM PRICES

WASHINGTNO, d. c., June 1.-THE
house agricultural committee favora-
bly, reported the second administra.
tic n food control bill, providing for the
establishment of minimum, but not
maximum prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
UNPAID LOSSES ARE
SUBJECT TO TAXATION

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 1.-THE
supreme court today decided that re-
serves of the Insurance Company OF
North America for unpaid losses and
claims, are subject to taxation. This
decision. rendered in a test case.
means the addition of many thousand
dollars federal income tax revenue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
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; II. c. LEATH KILLED AND
: TWO OTHERS INJURED IN
GRADE CROSSING ACCIDENT

y M'DONOUGH, Ca, June 11.-H.
= c. Leath, well known resident :
= of Jackson. Ca, was killed, and !
\ two members of his family injured 4
y in a grade crossing collision be- \
= tween his automobile and a train '
4 near here this morning. 4
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
SHIPBU|LDIkG CONCERN
BUYS SAVANNAH PROPERTY

NEW YORK, June 1.-THE Terry &
French company, holding government
contracts to build twenty steel ships
today bought river frontage of about
one hundred acres at Port Wentworth,
rear Savannah, Ga, where they will
erect shipbuilding plant.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
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AMERICAN SAILING VESSEL
SUNK BY GERMAN PIRATES

= LONDON, June 1.-THE admi 4
Z ral-ty announces a German sub 4
y marine has sunk the American
= sailing vessel Magnus Manson.
= The crew abandoned their vessel
= on being stopped by the pirates,
= and it was sent to the bottom by
= bombs placed on board
= 4 4 = + = 4 y y y = 4 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11

= FIRST MERCHANT YESSR.
= TAKEN BY GOVERNM. nj

AN ATLANPIC PORT, June IL
= The United Fruit Co.'S agent
here was notified today that one
> of its steamers now diseharging a
: cargo here has been requisitioned
: by the government. The vessel
= probably is to be used as a trans
= port.
y = =
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4~+++++++++++
; RAILROAD RECEIyERSHIP
is ORDERED TERMINATED

CHICAGO, June 11.-Judge Car
! penter in the federal district
, court today ordered the termina-
tion of the receiverships ap-
: pointed for the Chicago, Rock Is
land and Pacific railroads.
4 \ \ 4 y \ \ \ 4 =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-11
) AMERICAN SCHOONER =
ABANDONED AT SEA 4

= WASHINGTON. d. c., June II. Z
= The state department announc-
y ed today that the American
= schooner Gypsum Empress. bound :
= from Pensacola to Genoa, became
, waterlogged and was abandoned
\ at sea May 18th. Four of the
= crew were drowned
= = % y y = = = = = :
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Continued on Last Page.)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-11
JEFFERSON

E. E. Walton has his new barn UP
and boarded.
Chandler Stetson Of Boston has been
visiting his mother, Mrs. D. West for
two weeks.
s. A. Richardson and daughter, Miss
Mary Richardson have returned from
Southern Pines. North Carolina. and
are occupying their home at the North
Village.
Graham Hall recently returned from
a snort visit in Reading and West
minister Mass.
Maurice Ninal and family of Middle
bnro, Mass, are visiting his father, S.
Nlnal.
Chester Engley has a Ford automo-
bile
Willow Grange instructed class of
10 in the Sd and 4th degrees SATURDAY.
evening, the work being done by the
degree team in a superior manner
There were 1eS present, several coming
irom WASHINGTON, North Waldoboro
and Winslow's Mills. A supper was
served in the banquet hall.
An entertainment was held in
Grange hall on the evening of the
Fourth for the benefit Of the Red Cross
There was large number present. the
hall being crowded. The program con
sisted Of selections BY the jefferson
hand, vocal solos, recitations and a
flag drill. DR. Odeon Of Cooper's Mills
made some interesting remarks on the
organization and work of the ReG
Cross. Several gallons Of ice cream
were sold. and the occasion was sue
cessful both socially and financially.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-11
ALBION

Rev. and Mrs. y. NJ. Heikes we're the
guests Of relatives in Unity a part OF
last week.
Mrs Nelson Overlook is visiting her
parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. F Kimball.
Henry Soue of Lowell, Mass. is the
guest of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. VII
liam Soule.
Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ Stratton and daugh-
ter Louise have returned from a trip to
Eustis.
F. F. Carr and G. \. Blake went to Bcs-
ton, Saturday, where Mr. Blake pur-
chased a new car
Mrs. Waldo Kidder who has been visit
ing her sister. Mrs. Ed Crosby, In Win
slow. has returned home.
winnfred Webb has returned from a
visit in Auburn.
Mrs Lila Colby and little daughter Of
Greenvlle are the guests Of friends in
town.
Elmer Wiggin and Eben Weymouth
have each purchased cars.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tul and Lloyd Lorine
are the guests Of their uncle Wesley
Drake.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-11
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

Clara kimbali Young in "The Deep
Purple; Moneys Moekery" Univer-
sal Part Drama Burton Holmes
TraveIooue; Bray Cartoon; No ad-
vance in Admission.
Followers of Brady made pictures
have a special treat coming to them
today when Clara kimball Young will
be seen in The Deep Purple" the lat
est Brady-made special. at the Colo
NAL today. This is a play which gives
clear insight into the lives Of several
different types of New York crooks. 1t
is play which you will remember long
after you have seen it.
The star Of the piece has appeared in
many successful plays, but the present
one gives her the greatest opportunity
OF her career.
Moneys Mockery" is a Universal 2
part drama of unusual strength and
appeal and will prove very interesting
to all lovers of good stories and pic
lures.
Burton Holmes Travelogue Of this
week takes in the beautiful scenes IN
Ottawa and Toronto with a trip around
Niagara
A Bray Cartoon completes this fine
mid d-week program and not one sub
ject should be missed.
! Matinee at 230 admission sc and 10c.
Evening show at 100 and S.45, balcony
10c. orchestra 15c. Feature shown only
once in the evening
/ Alice Brady will be seen in the IA
nous stage success, Darkest Russia
tomorrow. ..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-11
GYPSlES VISIT AUGUSTA
But Are Kept Moving until over the
City Line

The band Of Gypsies. nine auto loads
in all, arrived in Augusta Tuesday
morning and made ready to go into
camp at once. notwithstanding that
they were given a very cool reception.
The fat and dirty combination of men,
women and children dismounted from
their Fords and real cars close to the
p. NJ. Cross place, Riverside Drive, and
were evidently much pleased with the
location, but they were destined to be
disappointed because, of the arrival of
City Marshal Tyler and posse of po-
lice. The Gypsies had travelled for
some distance UP State and some of
the cars showed the wear and tear of
travel by the fact that several tires
were punctured.
The men were given a little time to
make temporary repairs to their Grip
pied cars and then the caravan with
its police escort was started from Pet
tengill's corner down the line and
across the city toward Manchester
The wanderers wanted to stop in Man
chester but they were kept on the move
until they finally passed out of sight
along the winding roads of Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-11
LITCHFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard Maxim and
three daughters arrived Thursday 10
go to their camp on Cobbosseecontee
for the summer.
Miss Maria Plimpton is in Gardiner
with Mrs. Calista Plimpton who is very
i'll.
Donald Small who has been working
at Litchfeld Corner for the past six
months is at hUe for a short time.
Mrs. z. D. Cram and son Kenneth
went to Waterville Saturday for a visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. p. NJ. Cram.
Mrs. F. A. Spencer and daughter
Dolores of Everett, Mass, are passing
the summer with Mrs. Spencer's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Trott.
John Rowe has moved into Fred
Bakers house.
Raymond Gilman of Lowell, Mass.
Is at home for short time.
Lee Gilman of Waterville passed
Sunday with his parents
George aMeade Of New York passed
Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. J. T.
Gilman.
Harold Benedict Of Somerville.
Mass. is passing a few DAYS with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. B.
Frost.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred vickery of Au-
burn were callers at w. B. Frost's
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Robinson and
son William Of Gardiner were at their