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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-02

stone, his corner; thence with his
lire y. ~ w. 81 poles 10 a stake,
his corner; thence $. 53'a w. to n
point inteTsecting the line of '. r.
Smith, Jr. thence s. 81 y with line
of j. 4. Smith, Jr., to the be
ginning, excepting out of the above
boundary four lots sold on the
north end of said tract on the Bar
re,ts Ferry road. Containing about
81 acre., and being same convey
Cd 80 dcccdon, by w. II. Smith by
deed 81 record in the Ohio County
Clerks Office in deed book 80, page
3S5.
Tract No. 2-Beginning at a stake
on Baretts Ferry road, corner to the
above tract; thence S. 53Is w. II
poles to stake; thence g. 60 w.
- as poles to a stone, corner in the
above tract; thence n * W. 81
poles to stake another corner;
thence 81 +. A poles to a stake:
thence N. 33 w 5k poles To a stake
on Hufls Branch: thence with said
branch as IL Ueanders to the Bar
retts Ferry road; thence with the
BaTretts Ferry ROAD to the begin
ming. containing about four acres.
and being the same land upon which
G.. NJ. Smith lived at the time of his
death and known as the home place.
and same conveyed 10 him in the di-
vision of the estate of John 7.
smith. Sr., and which deed of par
tition is of record in deed book 81.
page 20S. Ohio County Clerks Of
fee. Each OF said tracts to be sold
subject to the homestead interests of
the widow, Myrtle Smith, therein.
The purchaser will he required to
execute bond with approved security
immedia tely after sale.
This, the--day OF January, 1917.
OTTO c. MARTIN,
29t3 Master Commissioner.
NJ. l.. Heavrin, Attorney.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-02
NEGLECTED. Colds Grow Worse.

A cough that racks and irritates
the throat may lead to serious
chronic cough, if neglected. The
healing pine balsams in DR.. Bells
Pine Tar Honey-Nature's own rem
edy-will soothe and relieve the ir-
ritation, breathing will be easier, and
the antiseptic properties will kill the
germ which retarded healing. Have
il handy for Group, sore throat and
chronic bronchial affections. Get a
bottle today. Pleasant to take. At
all Druggists, csc. /
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-02
What The Torrens System l..

The TorreHs system is q system OF
land title registration. Under it
land titles gre examined by q duly
appointed and bonded official, who
certiiies 10 the court that they are
good if found so. The title is then
entered of record and a copy given
the owner of the land. After that all
questions about the validity OF the
title, all looking up of old titles and
old claims. all fear of unpaid notes
or taxes, are done away with. Any
claims against the land are entered
of record alongside the title record
where any man can see them. Sales
are also recorded there. A transfer
of land is made by the simple pro-
cess of writing II on the back of the
Torrens deed or certificate of owner
ship and turning that over TO the
purchaser,
:; the Torrens system should be
adopted in this state, It would be in
q voluntary form. That IL, the
man who wished Torrens title could
get il aud the man who did not wish
to 20 to the expense OF getting one
could let il alone. The man wish
ing such a title would apply 10 the
court for one, submitting his old
deeds. The oG,cial examiner of IL
ties would then look UP the title
record and make an abstract OF IL
lust as lawyers do now when a piece
OF land is transferred. II he found
the title clear, he would so certify
II he found anything against IL tina,
could be cleared up by the owner
he would notify him of IL. II he
found the title doubtful, IL would
have 10 be determined by SUIT ai
now, or in some cases by the pub
LEGATION of notice TO any possible
claimants who would be given a Ger
tain length OF time In which 10 pre-
sent their claims. After all claim'
had been settled and the title pro
nounoed good, the court would scru
'tinize the work OF the title examiner
II his work vas found correct, an'
the title good. the land would b
surveyed and the corners dursbl'
marked. Then a guaranteed it'll
would be issued N the land owns
and his title " the land would b
good against all parties. and h
could transfer n, a. dsseribed above
just as easily a. he could transfer
stock certificate Or a bond. and Wit
httlc more szpsEsf Egsn N
should be fogsa thai NE examine
made MISTAKE AMI Ears him a M
10 which he s@s rot entitled, b
would stilI hOI0 ne izra. The stat
would have 10 satisfy tbs iniure
parties and, ia turn, eoi!sct from tH
examiner and he 0ancsmsD.
The purpose VI tnc TOrrsas ~
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-02
MASTER COMMISSIONERS SALE
Ohio Circuit Court.
J. =. Austin, Plaintiff,

j. p Austin, Plaintiff,
VS..
W. b. Wright, Defendant.
By virtue of judgment and or
der OF sale of the Ohio Circuit Court.
rendered at the November term,
1916, in the above cause for the
sum Of $500, with interest at the
rate OF per cent per annum from
the 9th day OF February, 1916, until
paid, and all costs herein. | will offer
for sale by public Auction at the
Court House door in Hartford. on
Monday. the 5th day of February,
1917, about one o'clock p. m, upon
a credit Of six months the following
0escribed property, to-wit;
4 tract OF land lying and being IN
Ohio county, Kentucky, on the waters
OF Green River and bounded as fol-
lows:
BEGINNING at a stone on the Rock
port and Cromwell road; thence
south AK IL. &c rods and S links 10
stone; thense S. 34i4 w. 80 rods
aud II links 10 stone; thence n.
AK w. 81 rods TO a stone on the
road: thence with the road 81 rods
and 10 links TO the beginning. Con-
tanning 10 acres, and being same
land conveyed by Viola Herrel and
others, TO John T. Carter on the 9th
day of January, 1892, recorded In
deed book IL. page l64, Ohio Coun-.
~ Court Clerks Office, or sufficient
thereof 10 produce the sums Of money
ordered TO be made.
The purchaser will be required to
execute bond with approved security
Immediately after sale.
This 18th day of January, 1917.
OTTO G.. MARTIN,
29t2 Master Commissioner,
Glenn & Simmerman, Attorneys.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17

The program is announced today for
the exercises commemorating the 10th
anniversary of the birthday of Gen
eral Robert E. Lee, to be observed
here on Friday afternoon, January 10.
at o'clock at the Americas High
school auditorium Judge Emory Speer
o. the federal court of Georgia, will
deliver the principal address, intro
duced by Prof. j. E. Mathis.
The orchestra to furnish music for
the occasion will be directed by Mrs.
Sam Warlick.
The program is:
Music-Orchestra
, Prayer.-Rev. Paul W. Ellis.
Delivery OF Crosses.
Music-Orchestra
Introduction of Speaker by Prof }.
Il. Mathis
Address-Judge Emory Speer.
Music-Orchestra
Benediction-Rev. Alexis D. Ken
driek-
Music-Orchestra
Commander H. T. Davenport has al
ready issued issued a notice for Camp
Sumter, United Confederate Veterans,
to assemble at the auditorium at 3
o'clock, to attend the exercises in a
body.
Many out-of-town visitors are ex-
pected to hear the address Of Judge
Emory Speer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
GERMAN RAIDER
HAS SUNK BOATS
To NUMBER TEN

LONDON, Jan. 17.-Eight British and
two French merchantmen are believ-
ed to have been sunk by German COM
merce raiders that succeeded in slip
ping the blockade. The British ships
sund are the Dramatist Radnorshire,
Minieh, Netherby Hall, Mount Temple,
King George, Georgia and Valtairs,
and the French merchantmen thought
to have been sunk by the raider are
the Nantes and Asnieres.
That the British steamers st. Theo-
dore and Yarrowdale had been captur-
ed was confirmed Monday when the
Japanese steamer Hudson Maru ar
rived at Penambuco, having on board
the masters and two hundred and
thirty-seven men from the crews of
the lost vessels. Four hundred oth-
ers were placed on board the steamer
Yarrowdale to be landed, but these
have not yet been heard from. The
raider put prize crew on board the
St. Theodore, and the fate of the ves-
sci is mystery
All of these vessels were sunk in the
Atlantic ocean between December 18th
ard January 18th, about which time
warnings were flashed along the whole
American Atlantic seaboard, telling
Entente shipping to proceed with I'M
usual caution Admiralty information
does not disclose the fate of the raider,
though the vessel may have been
either captured or sunk by British
warships. The largest of the merch-
antmen sunk was the White Star
freighter George, of 10,027 tons gross,
while the Voltaire, of 8,618 tons gross,
was the next largest ship to be sent
. the bottom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
LEAK HEARINGS.
POSTPONED FOR.
FURTHER MOVES.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 1.-THE
leak" hearings were postponed to-
day until Thursday, the action being
taken just as the hearings we're about
to be renewed.
Announcing suspension of the hear
ings, it was said the rules committee.
which is conducting the probe, desired
authority from the house to employ
special counsel to assist in the inves-
tigation before proceeding further.
Among those waiting to testify at
today's hearing were Frank A. Van
derlip, of the National City Bank. Of
New York, and Malcolm McAdoo, a
brother of Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo. 1t was said J. P. Morgan
will probably appear as witness be-
fore the committee early tomorrow.
Thomas w. Lawson was ready to
continue his testimony, and Mrs. Ruth
Thomason Visconti was also present
to appear before the committee, when
Representative Garrett announced the
committee before hearing further evil
dence had decided to ask the house for
permission to employ counsel and ac-
countants and to extend the time in
which a repo7 must be submitted for
thirty days,
The house on request of the rules
committee this afternoon extended
the committees time to report thirty
days, and also authorized the en-
ployment of counsel to assist in the
leak investigation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
MRS. EVA DUPREE
PASSED To BEYOND

Mrs Eva Dupree, wife of Leonard
L Dupree, of near Concord, died Mon
day morning at II O'Clock, after an i'll
ness of short duration.
Mrs. Dupree was an excellent young
woman, a member of the Baptist
curch, and her loyabIe, sweet disposi-
tion made her friends among all who
knew her. and her sad taking away
was severe shock to her many
friends.
Mrs. Dupree leaves a grief stricken
husband and little son, Howard. four
years old; her mother, Mrs. Catherine
Reid, who had been residing with her;
one sister, Mrs. John Harvey, OF near
Leslie, and three brothers, Tom, Hen
~ and Emmett Reid, all residing near
Shiloh. Before her marriage to Mr..
pupree, she was Miss Eva Reid, and
resided near Shiloh.
The interment was at Friendship
Baptist church, Tuesday afternoon at /
o'clock. The services were conduct
eo bv Rev. W. r. Deal, of Lumpkin
pastor of the Shiloh Baptist church.
The many friends of this good wo-
man sympathize with her relatives in
their sad bereavement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
HEYS NJ 'MATH IS
SHOT ACCORDING
To REPORT HERE

Heys McMath was shot this after
noon at Statesboro and dangerously
wounded, according to telegraphic ad-
vices to relatives here. He is the son
ol Mr.. and Mrs. R. l.. McMath, of this
city, well known AMI liked by many
friends.
According to the Statesboro News.
which was conferred with by the
imes-Recorder over long distance
telephone just before going to press,
NcMath was shot by Paul Simmons,
the son of a prominent merchant at
Meter, who came to Statesboro this
morning and met McMath in the hotel
where a difficulty ensued. 1t was stat
ed that MeMath covered himself with
table. and that Simmons fired ten
shots of 80 gun at him, with seven
of the bullets taking effect.
McMath has been removed to the
statesbOro sanitarium and his condi-
tion is reported as serious. The cause
of the shooting was not stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
COL. GENTRY HAS
A PRIzEO TROPHY

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 17-Of all his
trophies and relics and curios, of
which he has a large collection, none
is priced more highly by Col. w. T.
Gentry. president of the Southern Bell
Telephone Company, than a bronze
tablet made from the remains of the
first underground cable ever laid in the
South, which has just been presented
to him.
Employees of the company gave Col.
Gentry the tablet as a token of their
appreciation of the generous bonus
which the company distributed at
Christmas, and it will take its place
with his,many other valued mementos
in his country home at East Lake, near
Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
THAW IS SLOW FOR
REC0vERY'S ROAD

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. t7.--ITar-
ry X. Thaw is not recovering from his
recent attempt at suicide as rapidly as
expected and remains in a stupor at
ST. Mary's hospital here. He is held
under close guard, his physicians say
ing it may be several weeks before he
comes around"
A conference of the Thaw family and
others interested viii be held shortly,
/. is said today, at which time plans
will be consummated for defending
Thaw at his trial in New York ON a
charge of assaulting and kidnapping
Frederick Gump, Jr.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
NO WORD SINCE At
NOON ON YESTERDAY
Mistrial Seems To
Be The Strong
Chance
A mistrfaI was declared In the
Chapman case, as the Times Recorder
went to press.
went to press.

The jury is still out in the case of
DR.. c. K. Chapman, charged with the
murder of Walter Wade.
Almost 48 hours have elasped since
the case was given to them by Judge
z, A. Littlejohn. The case went to
the jury at 3:47 o'clock Monda af
ternoon. 1t is said that the jury has
been out longer, with less information
known about it than is easily recalled
by people known for their courthouse
ICre.
No word or intimation has come
from the jury since yesterday at noon
hen they told Judge Littlejohn that
tnog were hopelessly disagreed. They
retired and continued their delibera-
tons.
A mistrial seems to be the strongest
probability now in view of the con-
tinued disagreement of the jury.
No announcement is made as to the
future sessions Of the Superior court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
TRANSFER WILL
Be MADE To THE
NE " FOLKS SOON

On Monday or Tuesday of next week
the actual transfer of all the property
and rights of the Americus Public
Service Co. will be made to N. M. Sea-
brease & Co., of Philadelphia, penn-
The property has been sold, the OPP
ton being cnofirmed by the NortheFB
capitalists, and only the actual trans
fer of titles remains, which Is expect
ed to be done some time during the
early part of next week.
1t is understood that the Philadea-
phia concern takes over the 1926, ,008
in bonds outstanding against the Pub
lie Service Company.
The sale does not come as sur
prise. 1t has been expected by the
people generally, and occasionally has
been limited at by the press.
The rapid developments when the
original plan failed to bear fruit, with
a consequent deficiency in the treasury
CT the concern. followed by the for
feiture of the rights OF the city
caught the intense interest of the pe0-
pie. During the discussion between
the company and the city government
an effort was made to raise the cleo
trio light rates to a maximum Of f20
per X w. H. This was denied hw
the state railroad commission.
Later, second petition increasing
the rate to 10c was granted by the
commission, and this move was con-
monty thought to be in an effort to
place the property In good shape
where outside capital might invest Ths
sale of the property has come just as
was predicted several months ago, and
by next week the Philadelphia con
cern will have possession.
May Mean Improvements.
1t is reported that the entrance OF
the Northern capital into this city may
mean the expenditure of several thous-
and dollars in improvements looking
towards the extension of the service,
possibly out of the city.
The people are entirely ignorant to-
as to the future plans, but their move
ments are being watched with inter
est. The rates for electricity and gas
are vital to the people here, and where
their financial interest exists, so ex-
lists their heart and mind.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
GALSWORTH EATS CORN
LIKE A HORSE AND THRIVES

ATLANTA, Ga. Jan. 17.-Belieying
the way to cut down the high cost of
living is to eat corn like a horse,
frank Galsworth, of this city, is max
ing the experiment and expects to dem
oustrate the correctness OF his theory.
For several wees hike has subsisted
entirely on his unique diet, and ap-
parently is enjoying the best OF
health. Three cents worth of corn
contains as much nourishment as fif-
teen cents worth of wheat. according
TO his calculation.
Taking ordinary hard corn, he
parches and crushes it himself, mike;
it with water and makes a variety o.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
DEADLOCK IS STILL.
ON With JURY OUT IN.
DR.. CHAPMAN CASE
BOIL WEEvIL TOUR.
STARTS On JAN. 18.
THROUGH THE STATE.

ATHENS, Ca, Jan. 1.-THE big
boil weevil preparedness campaign di-
rected by the College of Agriculture in
cooperation with federal and local
agencies, will start Thursday, January
18th and continue into March. Four
teams of campaigners will go into the
state, each having a district of its
own to cover in the allotted time.
These speakers consist of farmers OF
Mississippi and Louisiana who have
raised cotton successfully under boil
weevil coditions and who have been
brought to Georgia by the College OF
Agriculture for the purpose of ad-
dressing cotton growers, also experts
in livestock and crop diversification
from the College of Agriculture. Coun-
tv Superintendents of instruction.
membes of the Legislature, county
agents and others are to join the cam
paigners and help the good cause
along.
Communities were speakings are to
occur, have been posted with stream
ers, county papers have carried prom
inent announcements and much inter-
est has been aroused at the meeting
place. Those directing the campaign
believe that it is to prove great sue
cess and of great help to the farmers
at this period just before planting
season.
The speaking places for the first
week of the campaign are as fol-
lows:
Charlton County, FoIkston, Thursday
January Is, 10 a. m.
Camden County-Kingsland, Friday,
Jan. 10. 10 a. M, Friday, Jan. 10. 3 p.
M; White Oak, Saturday, Jan. Goth,
10 a. m; Waverly, Saturday, Jan. 20,
) p. m.
Brooks County-Oak Hill, Thursday,
Jan. IS, 10 a, M; Hickory Head,
Thursday, Jan. 18th, p. M; Drew,
friday, Jan. 10, 10 a. m; Moryen, Fri
day, Jan. 10, p. m.
screven County - Rocky Ford,
Thursday, Jan. IS, 10 a. M; Millha~
ven, Friday, Jan, 10, 10 a. M; sylvania,
Friday, Jan. 10, 8 p. m.
Chattooga County-Cusseta. Thurs
day, Jan. 18th, 10 a. M; Shack, Thurs
DAY, Jan IS, p. M; Harmony, Friday,
Jan. 19, 10 a. M; Pine Knot. Friday,
Jan. 19, 8 p. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
CIRCUS To STICK
HERE UNTIL THE
SEASON IS OPEN

The likelihood of John Robinson s
circus in winter quarters here, NOV
ing to Savannah is all mistake, ac-
cording to Jerry Mugivan and Bert
Bowers, owners of the show, who are
here today This announcement came
this morning from the owners who
had been in conference with President
Frank Lanier, of the Third Agricul-
tural District Fair association, who
was mainly instrumental in bringing
the circus here.
It seems that the Savannah Press
in their news story, reproduced by the
Times-Recorder yesterday. became
confused with the idea of the circus
making its first exhibition there when
they leave on the road this spring.
Robinson's circus will continue here
this winter and carry on their regular
rehearsals, according to statements
this morning. The idea which was
mistaken by the people caused by the
Press article, only develops that the
circus will start their season in Sa-
vannah.
Americus will have Robinson's cir
Gus here just as long as it was orig
mall anticipated, and the people need
have no kick-so the show folks and
Mr.. Lanier announce.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
DANISH INDIES To.
soon FLY Us. FLAG

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 1.-THE
Danish West Indies passed under the
sovereignty of the United States today
when Secretary Lansing and Danish
mister Brun exchanged treaty ratifi-
cations on behalf of their respective
governments. g..
The American flag will be raised at
st. Thomas and American federal Off
cials will take charge of the customs
and other Offices in the Islands some
time during the next ninety days, af-
ter formal payment of the purchase
price of $25, 100000 to the Danish gov
ernment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
SUMTER LODGE, NO. 264,
l. O. 0. F. HAS NEW OFFICERS

At a meeting of Sumter Lodge, No.
2G4 I. o. o. F.. held last night in the
aSohen building on Lamar street, new
officers for the ensuing year were In
stalled. Frank G. Oliver, will direct
the affairs of the lodge as noble grand
during the term, and other officers are
Vice grand, H. f. Conner; secretary, S.
II. Edge; treasurer, w. H. ST. John;
right support James Hines; left sup
port, G. j. " tt; chaplain, c. W. Hill.
One new m mber was initiated iuo
the mysteries of Odd Fellowship dur
ing the evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
CADETS MAY CO TO
THE INAUGURATION

/ The Cadet corps of the Americus
High school may attend the inaugu-
ration of President Wilson on March
9Th in Washington. when elaborate
exercises will be held.
The corps here has made fine ap-
pearance and when it was first sug-
gested received the approval of high
official in Washington. Further de-
yelopments as to the trip to Washing
ton are expected to be announced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
RUSSIANS HAVE
OFFENSE
FOR ROUMAN|ANS
(By Associated Press.)

The Russians have taken the often
sive along the Sereth defensive line in
northern Rumania, and have recaptur>
ed Vadeni, six miles northwest of the
Rumanian Danube port of Galatz, ac-
cording to Petrograd announcement.
German troops attacked French po-
sitions near Cleary and Biaches In
northern France, but we're repulsed,
said the Paris official statement.
On other fronts in the war zone.
only minor operations took place.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
JUDGE COBB PUT
ON COURT BENCH

Judge Andrew J. Cobb, of Athens, a
brother of Captain John A Cobb of
Americus, has been appointed judge of
the Superior court of the Western cir
cult, to succeed Charles H. Brand, who
has been elected to congress from the
Eighth district
Many friends greet the naming Of
Judge Cobb by Governor Harris with
pleasure. He was formerly on the
Supreme court bench, and has often
visited Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
THE FUNERAL OF
ADMIRAL DEWEY
To De SATURDAY

= WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 17.-Ar-
rangements for the funeral of Ad-
mirai George Dewey, which will oeeGE
here Saturday, were only partially
completed at $3.50 O'Clock this after
noon. The final plans will be decided
after Secretary of the Navy Daniels
has conferred with President Wilson
and Mrs. Dewey.
The Annapolis cadet corps and all
available bluejackets from both the
Washington and Norfolk navy yards
were today ordered to proceed here
for the ceremonies. and every naval
vessel and all American naval stations
will participate in the ceremonies.
Secretary of War Baker has ordered
all available army units brought to
washington to participate in the fun
eral. which will be one of the most
imposing in the history of the ma
ton.