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The Tupelo journal., 1917-12-21
SAVE YOUR COAL
TO the People of Mississippi:

To the People of Mississippi:
It is very necessary that everyone
whether in an industrial plant or in
the home should use every means to
conserve the supply of coal that is
on hand. We have got to economic
with what coal we have as there is
not enough to go around. We have
been a wasteful nation but it is now
imperative that we economic as we
have never done before. Conserva-
ton practiced in time will prevent
much suffering in the end.
The Federal Fuel Administration
has informed US that there is a great
shortage of coal brought about by
the increased consumption. There
are more SUI than producers
and a shortage exists in coal as 1T
does in everything else.
The greatest feature OF the con-
seryation problem for Mississippi IS
the substitution of wood for coal.
There are very few people except
those living in the large towns that
cannot get wood for fuel. Mississippi
is a heavily timbered state and WOOD
is accessible and in abundance to US
all.
Our sturdy forefathers used wood
in place of coal because coal was
understandable. We a do the same
thing. We have been spoiled by
wears of luxury and ease brought
about by unprecedented prosperity
but we should be willing now to con-
serve everything in order that the all
important issue of winning the war
can be achieved.
All towns should pass ordinances
TO prevent the unnecessary consump-
ton of fuel. Advertising signs
should be eliminated and the feWest
number of lights possible should be
used. All obsolete means of lighting
should be discarded.
There are opportunities to con
serve Tue on Inc paw VI "hS
railway companies. 1t has been said
that the heating of the cars repre-
sent nearly thirty per cent of the
current used by these companies. 1t
has been said that in many cases the
systems of power stations could be
revised with large saving of fuel, as
has been done in Great Britain.
Every particle of coal should be
used in the most scientific way. 1t
should be thoroughly burned. To do
this one has to study his method OF
firing.
| shall be glad to serve you IN TINS
capacity in every way that possibly
can. c.. L. Townes,
Federal Fuel Administrator for Mis-
sissippi.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-12-21
County News
VERONA.

Everyone enjoyed an interesting
lyceum numer at the school audito.
rum last Tuesday night.
Mrs. James Cobb and two children
from Alabama, are visiting her faith
err and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Greg
DRY.
Miss Vera Hill, one of u school
pupils, spent the week end at home
at Pleasant Grove.
Mrs. t. j. Carmen and daughter
Ruby, have returned from Memphis
where Ruby has been treated Tor 9
dislocated hip, and we are very giao
indeed to report that she is dong
nicely.
Miss Wilma Buoy, n OF the
teachers at Liberty Hall, spent the
weekend with home folks.
Mr.. Chas. Buoy from summer
is visiting home folks here.
The Red Cross Society of Verona
held a mass meeting at the Methodist
church last Sunday afternoon and
interesting talks were made by mem
bers.
Prof. A. L. Burdine attended the
Schools Masters Club meeting last
Saturday at Tupelo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Filgo from
Shannon, visited relatives here Sun
day.
Miss jamie Mallory, who is teach
ing at Center Ridge, was at home the
last of the week.
Miss Virginia Battle, of Corlnth'
is visiting relatives and friends mere
and she will remain through the
Christmas holidays.
Rev. J.. R. Russell filled his regu-
lar appointment at Center Hill last
Sunday.
SHERMAN.
Forest and Talmage Bruce LETT
for Del Rio, Texas, last week, where
thew enlisted in the army.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Kelly, OF
Gatman, spent the hrsC OF last wen
with Mr.. Kelley's mother, Mrs. Same
Kelly. !,
Werner Reid, of Clarksdale, is at
home for a few weeks.
Mitchell Kelly, of Ethel, spent last
week with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Y. Wright were
guests of DR.. N. L. Nash, of Beiden'
Sunday and Monday.
Miss Mary Powell was a VISITOR 10
Tupelo Saturday.
A. D. Tucker was in Memphis frl-
day.
Messrs. Chester Stands and A. u.
Tucker were in Tupelo Saturday
Mrs. R. w. Scruggs had as her
guests Sunday two of her brothers
n from Oklahoma and the other
from Tate county, Mississippi.
Young Rowan and Steve MI. PARKS
left for Memphis last week. Mr.
Rowan enlisted in the navy and Mr.
Parks in the Quarter Masters De
partment.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-12-21
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Notice il hereby given that q meet
ing Of the stockholders o fthe First
National Bank Of Tupelo, Miss, will
be held in their Office Tuesday, Jan.
9, 1918, 10 o'clock, q. M, for the pur-
pose of electing officers for the en-
suing year and the transaction OF
any other business that may legally
come before them.
II. johnson, Cashier.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-12-21
BRIDGE NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the
Bosrd of Supervisors of Lee county
will, on Monday, the 7th day of jan,
1913, at the court house door in the
City OF Tupelo, Miss, the Board will
award the contraction removing the
iron bridge on Nettleton and Shannon
road in Town Greek bottom, or build
a new steel bridge or build a new
wooden bridge, to be determined by
Board from result of bids. The
Board r~eserviug right to reject any
and all bids and readvertise.
Ordered in open court Dec. 6, 1917.
"A. s. Parham, Pres.
~. mn T,++ CjevIr
The Tupelo journal., 1917-12-21
NOTICE

To All Registrants, Greetings:
This is to advise that according to
the instructions to local boards, pro-
mulgated by the president Novem-
Der 8, 1917, legal advisory boards
have been constituted in your vicin-
ity for the purpose of advising all
registrants and of giving them actual
assistance in the preparation OF their
questionaires.
The following attorneys-at-law are
at your services and will be glad to
assist you in any REASONABLE manner.
Registrants will please take notice
that duplicate questionaires will not
be issued.
The following attorneys have vol
unteered their services. They will
be in session from 8 a. M, to a p.
M, daily except Sundays and holi-
days christmas and New Years
Day.:
S. P. Clayton, Guy w. Mitchell
IGeo. T. Mitchell O. K. Gary
j. w. P. Began I. K. Boggan
j. E. Rankin j.. @. Robins
J. R. Anderson w. D. Anderson
| Richard Bolton Sam P. Long
w. A.. Blair George Hill
G. P. Long ]. M, Thomas
Legal advisory board will have an
Office at the court house upstairs.
Ask them for advice. It is free.
Local board for the county of Lee,
state of Mississippi, Tupelo, Miss.
O. T. Trapp, Chairman,
By J. D. Fogg, Jr., Acting Clerk
Dec. II, 1917.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-12-21
John Nj. Witt, Clerk.
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the
Board on Monday, the 7th day Of
January, 1918, at the court house IN
TupeIo, Miss, within legal hours,
award the contract to the lowest and
best responsible bidder for caring for
the County Home inmates during the
year 1918. of Lee County, Miss.
Ordered in open court this Dec.
q. 1917. "A, S. Parham, Pres.
John M. Witt, Clerk.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-12-21

WANTED-12 sewing machines
for months of January and February.
Will send for them and return them
in as good condition as found. Come
across and do your bit free Of charge.
Red Cross Headquarters.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-12-21
AUCTION SALE HEATING PLANT

AUCTION SALE HEATING PLANT
Notice is hereby given that the
Board will offer for sale on the first
Monday in January, 1918, at the court
house door IN Tupelo, Miss. within
legal hours to the highest bidder the
Steam Heating Plant used at the court
house on account of it being too
small for the court house purposes.
The Board resefving the right to re-
ject any and all bids and readvertise-
Ordered in open court Dec. 7th,
1917. . Al. S. Parham, Pres.
John NJ. Witt. Clerk.
NOTICE TO RANKS.
Notice to the Banks of Lee and Adj
joining Counties:
Notice is hereby given that the.
Board of Supervisors of LeesCounty,
Miss, will, on the 9Th day of January,
1918, at the court house in the City
Of Tupelo, within lawful hours let to-
the lowest responsible bidder contract
for the handling of the county funds
for the ensuing year, under the terms
Of the County Depository Act.
This, the s7th day of Dec, 1917.
"A. S. Parham, Pres.
John M. Witt, Clerk.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-12-21

So nue. so,d Iood is being sen
to the bottom OF the sea that nsn
ought to get rightly fat and good
now.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-12-21

The German rat is frantically try
ing to figure what became Of the
hole by which it entered the trap.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-12-21
RUB % MY-TASn n

VIII cure your Rheumatism
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
Collie, Sprains. Bruises, Cuts and
Burns. Old Sores, Stings oflnsects
Etc. Antiseptic Aaodyne, used in
tcrnalls- md eyfernail Price sc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
GERARD AND HIS
PARTY To REACH
CUBA MARCH 9TH

CORUNNA, Spain, Feb. 27 (via Pa
ris, Feb. 2S.)-Former American Am
bassador to Germany James w. Ger
ard sailed from this port Tuesday for
Havana aboard the Spanish steamer
Infanta Isabel. Practically all of tho
American consuls and other officials
withdrawn from Germany when rela-
tjons between Washington and Berlin
were severed, accompanied Mr. Gerard
to America.
The Infanta Isabel, flying a neutral
flag. will not pass through the pro-
hibited submarine zone, sailing direct
from Spain to Havana, where 1t is
expected to dock either March Sth or
9th. The vessel left with full pas
senger reservations, carrying no less
than seven hundred and fifty persons
in steerage accommodations alone.
Prior to the sailing of the Infanta
Isabel, it became known that Gerard,
before leaving Germany was warned
by personal friend high in German
official circles not to sail as originally
planned, but the warning evidently
was ignored That he considered the
warning seriously, however, is reveal
ed in a statement made by the for
mer ambassador to friend, who he
advised not to sail aboard the Infanta
Isabel There being no state of war
between Germany and the United
States, the former ambassador sailed
without guarantee OF safe conduct on
an unarmed vessel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
BROWNSTREET7 TO
PAVE As OTHER
STREETS IN CITY

Brown street between Taylor and
Church streets wants to be paved. This
was the petition from the property
owners along this street presented last
night at the city council. This peti
ton carried the same requests as those
upon which the concrete paving of
Lee, Church and Taylor streets are
based. 1t was granted by the council,
subject to satisfactory financial ar
rangements.
The building ordinance for the city
of Americus has been passed. 1t was
enacted by the Mayor and City Council
III regular session last night. The or
dinance has been considered in various
ways for a long time by the city
fathers, and with its final passage
gives Americus protection which is
said to be needed in structures.
The vote was all affirmative on sh9
building ordinance. and it is now eff
fective. There are many features
which the people must familiarize
themselves with.
Chairman Horton, of the Ordinance
committee, wants a traffic ordinance
for the city, and he proposed meas
ure last night which he thinks vii!
safeguard the vehicles and pedestrians.
Fifty dollars a month for the pres
ent year was granted to the Americus
and sumter County Hospital. which is
the same agreement as to funds from
the city for the past several years. A
committee headed by Mrs. c. C. Hawk
ms appeared before the council.
The license tax on the Sibley show
which will be here during the state
meeting of the Woodmen of the World
was rebated, upon a request of a
was rebated on request of a commit
tee from the Woodmen, Stephen Pace
Dr. H. B. Allen, j. NJ. Tobin and c. J.
Williams.
The city ordinances will soon be
codifed and City Attorney E. A. Nisbet
was instructed to proceed with the
work. together with making some nee
essary improvements in the city ;
vault.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
CHAIRMAN CLARK
HAS ANNOUNCEMENT

The annual convention of the state
camp, W. o. W., will meet in Ameri-
Gus on March 18th, which is now but
a few days hence. There will be more
than six hundred delegates besides
the ladies of the w. 0. w. circle and
other visitors, perhaps not less thau
two thousand people who will spend
about three days in Americus on this
occasion. These people come prepar-
ed to pay their own expenses and will
do so, and will not spend less than
ten thousand dollars while here.
This is not charitable organiza-
ton, so far as the convention is con-
cerned, yet we cannot expect to en-
tertain such a large convention in a
creditable manner without spending
some money, and as local lodge our
camp does not have funds to- entertain
such an organization as the state camp
w. o. w. Therefore, we are asking
the citizens of Amer1cuS to help IN
raising the necessary funds.
Our finance committee have called
on great many citizens and as rule
have found a very generous response.
Il is absolutely necessary for us To
raise a certain amount in order to en-
tertain our guests in manner char
acteristic of Americus. Our commit
tee will make another canvass of those
not yet having been seen, and we
trust to be able to have the same
generous response from those not as
yet having had an opportunity to con-
tribute. The Woodmen order of our
local lodge represents more than three
hundred and sixty-five families of
Americus and Sumter county. Your
to our entertainment in
this instance will be highly appre-
ciated bye this large membership of
your citizens Most respectfully
C. ]. CLARK,
Chairman of Finance Committee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Amends the Bill for President
GERMANS HOLDING FOUR
OF AMERICAN CONSULS
Wilson Will Stick to His Plans in
This Hour of Great Interest

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 2S.-
The submarine situation in congress
was in tangle today. and prospects
that no extra session will be necessary
are not so promising this afternoon
as they appeared last night.
The house foreign affairs committee
reported the Flood bill, which is de-
signed to give President Wilson full
authority to protect American mer-
chant ships, after striking out the
words "other instrumentalities," and
SO amending the measure as to pro-
hibit government war insurance Beng
secured upon ships carrying munitions
to belligerent countries. The changes
it is known are unwelcomed by the
Wilson administration, and it is prob
able the attitude of the president VIII
be uncompromising in the endeavor 10
force through the measure as original
" introduced.
The bill reported favorably by the
senate foreign relations committee
Saturday, is referred to as practically
satisfactory to the administration. ana
there is a possibility of the two bills
being reconciled in conference. The
president, nevertheless, has notihed
leaders in both house and senate that
he expects no material change to be
made in his original plans, and the
whole situation is now considered as
rather uncertain in it's various as
rects.
The prospects of a republican hll-
buster also loomed large late today,
with a number of anti-administration
senator's openly asserting their reason
fer this being to force an extra ses-
sion of congress.
Another serious phase of German
American relations has developed in
confirmation of the report that four
American consuls are still being de-
tanned in Germany. notwithstanding
repeated efforts on their part to Sc
cure passports. The German govern
ment. it is now known, is determined
to detain these Americans in that
country until official informations is
received at Berlin that all those Ger
man consuls in the United States who
were ordered to South and Central
American stations when relations with
Berlin were severed have been per
mitted to leave this country, and are
actually beyond the jurisdiction of the
United States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
MEETING
NEW MEMBERS
HERE THURSDAY

A meeting of the new membership
Of the Chamber of Commerce will be
held at 8 o'clock Thursday night.
March 1st to perfect the organization
under the new plan carried out in the
campaign for members.
Secretary P. A. Fenimore announces
the program for the meeting Thursday
night as follows:
l. Adoption of certain amendments
to the bylaws providing for changes
necessary under the new plan of or
ganization.
2. Organization of the membership
council which is to be the initiative
and referendum body representing the
entire membership.
8. Discussion. (Open to all mem
hers; talks limited to five minutes)
(a) What do you want the Cham
ber of Commerce to do to help you in
your own line of business?
(b) What 90 you consider the thing
of first importance to be undertaken
by the Chamber of Commerce for the
benefit of the city as q whole?
A. Adoption of a program of aetiyi-
ties for the year
During today the 2SO members of
the re-organized body are selecting the
representatives of the different mem
berships for the meeting and all other
activities of the Chamber of Com
merce.
A statement from Secretary Feni
more says that 2S0 members were Sc
cured in the recent young business
mems campaign led by stephen Pace
The annual income is $6,142.00. This
development gives something to Amer
icus which she has never had before
commercial organization thoroughly
representative of the community in its
personnel. equipped with the men and
money sufficient to enable it to under
take a campaign of constructive work
for the benefit of the whole commun-
ity. The meeting of Thursday night
will be the why's and wherefores OF
beginnings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
FARM LOAN BOARD
SOON TO Be READY

WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. 2S.-It is
understood here this afternoon that
federal farm loan bank officials have
completed arrangements to place the
initial issue of farm loan bonds with
syndicate of American bankers at
4 1-2 per cent. The amount of the
issue remains yet undetermined.
The funds realized from sale of
these bonds, it is announced will be
loaned to farmers at between and
5 1-2 per cent. leaving a profit for the
government of about 1 per cent. which
it is anticipated will fully cover ad-
ministration of the system of farm
loan banks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
DUTCH VESSELS ARE
LOST SAY EMBASSY

LONDON, Feb. 28.-The Dutch lega-
ton here states it has received no
of a report that the
Dutch vessels Bandoeng, Eemland
ard Zaandijk are still afioat, and that
d search for the vessels has proved
unavailing.
These vessels which sailed for Hol-
land with grain cargoes principally.
after receiving assurance of relative
safety" from the Germany government
were torpedoed in the North Sea, the
crews escaping. The vessels, it was
at first hoped, did not sink after be-
ing abandoned by their crews, but
all hope of their remaining atioat has
been lost.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
DEAD IS
CAUSE FOR RALLY
TO HONOR OF j. s.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. Is
Austin Y. Hoy, whose mother and
sister lost their lives when the Gu
nard liner Laconia was sunk by a
German submarine without warning,
today cabled President Wilson calling
upon the government of the United
States to prevent the commission of
further similar outrages. in his ca
ble message are these words:
Il am able to fight If my coun-
try can use me against these bru-
tai assasins, l am at its call.
If, however, it stultifies my
manhood and my nation remains
passive under this outrage, | shall
seek mans chance under an
other flag"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
capt. JOHN CRAWFORD"
Answers THE LAST CALL

NEW YORk Feb. 2S.-John Wal
lace, better known as Captain Jack
Crawford" a noted Indian fighter, and
'poet-scout," died at his home in
Woodhaven. L. l., early today. Death
was due to pneumonia, and the deceas-
ed was seventy-three years old,
Capt. Wallace was the hero of many
stirring adventures during the years
lie spcrt upon the western pls ms in
early days, and since his retirement
wrote several volumes of interesting
poems, which brought him comfort
able income.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
NEGRO CAUGHT FOR
MURDER NEGREsS

With virtually no comment to make,
John Statham, negro, is in the Sum-
ter county Jail today, charged with
the murder of Annie Thomas, ne
gress, and the severe wounding of his
own wife on the ]. w. Howard place
about three miles from Americus, on
the Lee street road. The tragedy oc-
CURED Sunday night and late yester-
day Statham arrived in Americus, in
custody of Sheriff c. NJ. Christian, OF
Webster county, who made the arrest
in Webster county, at the home of
relatives of Statham.
Sheriff Christian made the arrest
after authorities here had advised the
officials OF Statham's escape after the
shooting No trouble was encountered
in making the arrests.
According to Statham, he fred
shotgun in self-defense and accident
ailv killed the woman. He says that
firing was begun on him and in re-
turning the shots the killing and
vounding took place.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
DUAL MONARCHY
To ENDORSE THE
Of kA|SER

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-An Amsterdam
despatch quoting a Berlin telegram to
the Weber Zeitung published at Bre-
men, says the Austrian reply to the
American note regarding the subma
rine issue will be handed American
Ambassador Pentield at Vienna short
ly. The telegram says the reply will
in all probability endorse Germany's
position.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-(Compiled by
The Associated Press from European
cables during the day.-Berlin an
nounces the resumption of Teuton
offensive along the northern Rumaian
front, where their troops captured one
Russian hill position and more than
thirteen hundred prisoners today.
London says the British forces IN
Mesopotamia have engaged the treat
irg Turks along front thirty miles
northwest of Kut- -El-Amara, indicating
the British have reached point onlv
r. miles from Bagdad, which is the
terminus of the Berlin and Bagdad
railroad, and possession OF which
enable the British to seriously inter-
fere with transportation of troops and
supplies from Turkey to Europe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
TOMPK|NS KILLS
AND WOUNDS IN
SHOOTING

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 2S.-E. G.
Tompkins killed Will Hoffstetter and
probably fatally shot, Jim Hoffstetter
and Mrs. w. A. Bevington bystander,
in fatal shooting affray which occur
red in the Davidson county courthouse
here today. Mrs. Bevington was by
stander and in no way connected with
the trouble eliminating in the trag-
edy.
There had been bad trouble between
Tompkins and the Hoffstetters during
some time and suit had been institut-
ed against the brothers by Tompkins
alleging the alienation of the affections
o. Mrs. Tompkins, who separated from
her husband some time ago. The
principals in the suit met at the court
house today, the case having been set
for a hearing, but subsequently post
poned.
AS the Hoffstetters left the building
Tompkins opened fire upon them. aim
ing his weapon first at VIII Hoffstet-
ter. He then fred upon Jim Hoff-
steter, and was in turn attacked by
Will Hoffstetter, armed with a keen
bladed knife. After plunging this into
Tompkins body several times. VIII
Hoffstetter fell exhausted to the floor,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
SAM JONES AGED NEGRO,
DEAD AT HIS HOME HERE

Sam Jones, a negro man about
eighty years of age, died at his home
ON East Church street Sunday, the
body being buried Monday. He was
a faithful old negro, and well known
to many white people here who will
regret to learn of his death. He was
for some time employed in Oak Grove
cemetery, assisting the sexton there in
preparing burial places.