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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-11
ANNOUNCEMENT.

On and after March 1, 1917, the
Bank of Commerce will discontinue
receiving deposits subject to check
Banlances that may be on hand on tina;
date may be checked on at any time
thereafter.
We will continue to receive depos-
it's for safe keeping, for which we
will issue time certificates of deposit
bearing interest at per cent per an
mum.
We will make loans on satisfactory
security and discount approved paper
as heretofore.
BANK OF COMMERCE,
By E. D. Sheffield. Cashier.
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diem for jurors and bailiffs and other
subjects of the court remain the same
as heretofore.
We recommend and advise that these
general presentments be published in
the South Georgia Progress and In
the Americas Times Recorder, and that
the fee agreed upon be paid them for
this; also that the usual stenograph-
er's fee be allowed for transcribing
these presentments.
We hereby offer thanks to his Honor.
q. A. Littlejohn, and to the officers OF
the Court for services rendered US. AL
so to our efficient Solicitor protein,
Hon. julie FELTON,, for invaluable as
sistance during our deliberations. Wa
greet our new Solicitor. Hon. John A.
Fort, and offer earnest wishes for
successful administration.
We urge all citizens, courts and off
fcials to make every possible effort to
suppress crime and to advance and up
lift the morals of our community.
Recent agitation of peace measures
lead us Tin which we believe every
citizen will john to hope and pray for
a speedy and righteous and permanent
peace in all the world, when nation
shall not lift up sword against nation.
neither shall they learn war any
more.".. Respectfully submitted,
G. w. RILEY, Foreman,
LORIN B. SMITH, Sec,
T. NJ. EVERETTE, Ass. Sec.
Read in open court and approved.
Jan. 10. 1917
H. A.. LTTTLEJOHN.
J. 8. c.. S. w c.
JNO. ALLEN FORT.
Sol. Gen. S. w. C.
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Sheriff's Sale.

GEORGIA, Sumter County.
Will be sold on the first Tuesday in
February, 1917, between the legal hours
Of sale, before the courthouse door,
said state and county, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit: One lot on
Davenport street, fronting northeast
So and 2-3 feet, and running back in a
southwesterly direction of uni
form width, distance of
209 feet, to land Of Lawson
Stapleton, which bounds it on the
south, bounded on the east by lot Of
Chas. Winchester, ON west by lot Of
Lawson Stapleton, all in Americas,
Sumter county. Georgia, being known
as Number 157 Davenport street, being
the same property conveyed to Charles
Cooper, by warranty deed dated No
vember 18th. 1895, and recorded in
Book AA, pages 70 and 80. Levied on
as the property of Charlie Cooper, to
satisfy certain City court fl ia in
favor of R. C. Moran, transferee, from
Calvert Mortgage Co., vs.. Charlie
Cooper, maker, and Julius Cobb, en-
dorser. Tenant in possession notified
in terms of the law. This January
10th, 1917.
LUCIUS HARVEY, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-11

narcissi and stately ferns.

narcissi and stately ferns.
Everyone rejoiced to have Mrs. Ora
ham home again after an absence Of
several weeks at the bedside of q
sick sister in Atlanta. The class
new officers were elected for the en-
suing year, after which delicious
charlotte and cake was passed, thu
hostess being assisted in entertaining
by Mrs. Coleman.
The new officers of the class arc
Mrs. T. E. Brooks, president; Mrs. G.
R, Ellis, vice president; Mrs. H. Cole
man, secretary; Mrs. Pauline McNeill,
treasurer.
Mrs. Chappell read the scripture les
son, the 103rd Psalm; also reading
from the 121st Psalm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-11
Legal Advertisements
SheriG's Sale.
GEORGIA, Sumter County.

GEORGIA, Sumter County.
viii be sold on the first Tuesday In
February. 1916, between the legal
hours of sale, before the courthouse
door in Americas, said state and coun-
ty, the following described property
to-wit: One planer, one rip saw and
jointer, one emory stand, one motor
Levied upon as, the property Of ]. c.
Dixon to satisfy a certain City court
ii ia in favor of C. D. Frank & Co. VS..
j. c. Dixon. This January 10th, 1917.
LUCIUS HARVEY, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-11
MRS LIVINGSTONE ENTERTAINS
FOR HER AUNT

A happy occasion was the -old-fash-
Toned spend-the-day party yesterday
at which Mrs. w. F. Livingstone was
hostess in celebration of the eighty
seventh anniversary of her aunt, Mrs.
Susan Peel Speer. 1t was a gathering
Of relatives and old friends and the
day was spent most pleasantly in talk
ing over old times, turkey dinner
being served by the hostess at the
noon hour.
Congratulations and good wishes
were showered upon Mrs. Speer, some
recognitions of her birthday coming
from far off Australia. where her only
daughter, Mrs. w. w. Lane, resides in
Sydney. Those enjoying Mrs. Living
stones hospitality were Mr.. and Mrs.
J. N. Weeks, Mrs. J. w. Harris, ST.,
Mrs. w. D. Carter, Mrs. G. W. Cole of
Preston, and Mrs. ]. E. Polhill, Of
Louisville, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-11
HRS. MAYNARD HAS
the LITERARY CLUB.

Mrs r. l. Maynard entertained the
Woman's Literary club at her home or
Lee street this afternoon. The INFER.
esting program, which was rendered
is:
California" mark Twain by Mrs
G. Nj. Hale.
San Francisco" (Harte) by Mrs. E.
L. Carswell.
''The Mexican War;" paper by Mrs.
C. ]. Clarke.
"The Alamo" Mrs. L. w. Brown.
"The Angels of Buena VISTA" whit
tier by Miss Emae Borum.
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Citation.
GEORGIA. Sumter County.

GEORGIA. Sumter County.
Notice is hereby given that c. c.
Williams, administrator of Elisha
Ross, Deceased, has applied for leave
to sell the lands of said deceased, To-
Gated in 26th district of said county
being east half of Lot No. 2O8. and II
no objections are filed, leave to sell
will be granted at the February term
1917, Of this court.
JOHN A. COBB,
Ordinary, Sumter County, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-11

We note also that previous Grand
Juries have urged the County Com
missioners to advertise for competi-
tive bids on the materials used by
them, but upon investigation we do
not find where this has been done
since the recommendation of the May,
1916, Grand Jury, and we now insist
that these bids be advertised for so that
every merchant and farmer In this
County shall have an opportunity to
bid on the materials used by our
County. as we feel that they are entitl-
ed to a share Of the patronage If his
bid is low enough to warrant the ac-
ceptance thereof. In the purchase of
supplies, we feel that consideration
should be shown those who have for
sale Sumter County products.
The committee on roads and bridges
having submitted their report, we, as a
body, recommend that attention be
given to all Of the main roads leading
into Americas and other towns in the
County, and that cross roads and new
roads be given secondary considera-
ton. We are forced to make this rec
ommendation because of the actual
facts existing in the road work of
this county. as we find a great many
cross reads in far better condition
than many of the main roads of our
County. We especially call attention
to the bad condition of the following
roads. tO-wit:
Part of the Observation-Disclosures
road; Portion of one of the River
roads which passes New Era school
house-from this school house to the
river we notice Is in very bad cOndi-
ton and immediate work is needed
thereon. The Plains road in many
places. The Albany road, which is a
part Of the Dixie Highway. Ellaville
road to Schley county line. That por.
ton of the Barnes Trail road from
Schley county line to A. Dodson's plan
tation. near Plains.
We notice that this last named road
vas put in good condition from
Plains up to Mr.. Dodson's place re-
ferred to, and we urge that the bal
ance of this road to the Schley cunty
line be put in the same condition. Re-
CARELESS of the bad condition of all the
roads referred to, we find that a new
raod has been built to Terrell county
line, yet there is another highway thai
leads to this territory by way of
Smithville, and while we feel that it is
very nice to have these extra roads, We
feel that consideration should be
shown the roads already built, and we
urge the County Commissioners to
have a general overhauling of the
main roads that are now in bad con-
dition, and we hereby condemn any
idea of pet" roads, and in the work
ing and building of roads and bridges,
ar eye single should be given to the
benefit of the public generally and not
to individuals.
We are forced to call attention to
this phase of the County Commission
er's work because of the absolute facts
prevailing. We feel that as the County
Commissioners represent Sumter
County, so as a body of Grand Jurors
co we represent them, and we feel
that we would like to cooperate as
far as POSSIBLE with the work carried
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GRAND JURY HAS MADE
REPORT OF TERMS WORK
Continued from Page Three)

that full and detailed account be
kept regularly of this fund available
at all times, and we trust that the fu-
ture Grand Juries will make investi-
CATION and see whether or not these
recommendations regarding this fund
have been adhered to. AS we have
previously stated, it is not our purpose
to embarass any of the officers con-
nected. but we feel that 1t is due the
citizens of the County for records of
this fund to be kept in business like
manner according to law. We attach
herewith auditors report of insolvent
costs.
Superior court insolvent costs ac-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-11
GEORGIA. Sumter County.

GEORGIA, Sumter County.
/, II. E. Allen, Clerk of Superior
court in and for said county. do GER
tify the above is true copy of grand
jury presentments, returned at Mo-
vember term, 1916, and the same is 3
true extract from the minutes of Sum-
ter Superior court.
Given under my hand and seal Of
said court this January 10th, 1917.
H. E. ALLEN, Clerk. Sup. Court.
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Notice.

A meeting of the congregation of
the Presbyterian church is hereby
called for Sunday. the fourteenth, i'm
mediately after preaching services.
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2,5S7.14 1,2S9.SS 1,16O.49

The balances Jan. list, 1910, are in
the Minutes Book and approved by
Judge Littlejohn.
Dec. 30th, 1916. A. L. REEFS,
Auditor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-11

The balances. July 26th, 1909, are
in the Minutes book, and are approved
by Judge Crisp. A. l.. REEFS.
Dec. 80, 1916. Auditor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-11
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
ENTERTAINED.

Mrs. Lydia Graham's Sunday school
class was delightfully."- entertained by
Mrs. Graham at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. George Graham. The
house was beautifully decorated with
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-11
CHURCH STREET CIRCLE
WITH MRS. STAPLEON

The Church Street Circle of the
First Methodist church will meet Fri
day afternoon at 3 o'clock. with Mrs.
Lawson Stapleton. All of the members
are cordially invited to attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-11

Filed in Office Jan. 10, 1917.
H. E. ALLEN, Clerk, Sup. Court
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Total Balances:
Dec 80 1916 S,231.27 4.O65.O9 4,346.0O
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Total Balances
Dec. 80, 1916 7,7S9.26 5,12S.21 1,597.9S
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-21
Mothers Seek
Exemption for
Drafted Sons
Pathetic Scenes at Court
House After Numbers
Are Announced.

fearful demonstrations by worried
mothers were frequent at the court
house yesterday. Several parents
waylaid members Of the exemption
board and poured out hysterical
plea for the exemption from service
of their sons. AS result the Off
Gals wore a worried look as they
lodged about the courthouse. fearing
to meet distressed parent in every
corner.
Il would rather shoot my son with
a revolver than to have him sent over
to Europe to be killed in the
trenches" exclaimed one mother. as
she assailed the deputy in the sher-
ifs office with queries regarding ex-
emption for her boy. The officer as
sured her that If her son had a good
reason he would be exempted. and ii
he was not exempted he would he
fighting for a good cause, and she
finally left treasured.
Another woman, weeping hysterical-
~. came into the office of the county
clerk. sobbing, They've got my boy;
what shall l do?' After much per-
suasion she, too. was finally convinced
that even If her son was drafted into
service. he was far from lost, and de-
parted with a slight smile on her tear
stained cheeks.
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VETERANS TO FORM
FLYING SQUADRONS

Portland. Ore, July 20.-"F1ying
squadrons" Of Spanish war veterans
travelling in fast automobiles armed
with rifles and riot machine guns are
to be organized Immediately all over
the United States to act as home
guards while the national guard is in
France, according to plans announced
here recently by d. v. Chrisholm.
Washington, ID. c.. commander in chief
of the United Spanish War Veterans.
Almost every city in the nation will
have one or more "squadrons," Mr..
Chrisholm said. About 100000 men
will be used. In Portland IS automo-
biles and 800 veterans will make up
the companies. Sanction of Governor
Withycombe is to be asked by the
veterans here.
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MANY VOLUNTEERS
CALLED BY DRAFT

Uncle Sans call for assistance via
the c"nscription route came too late
to affect a numcr Of Missoua men
who had already enlisted to fight
against the Boches. Included in the
first thousand drafted from this dis
trict We're George w. Dana. Jr.. Merle
Van Housen, Charles D. Mcclure Rob-
ert r. Mulroney. Harold and Linus
Fitzgerald. Paul Dornblaser. Benjamin
Gates, Robert Paxson. Lawrence Hig-
bee and John Power.
Van Housen, Dornblaser. Power and
Higbee joined the marine corps and
are at Mare Island, the two Fitzgeralds
are with the navy hospital corps at
San Francisco, Mnlroney is paymas-
ter with the navy. while the others
have joined various branches of the
service, Dana being with the signal
corps. 1t is estimated that so men en-
listed from THIS county after registra-
ton day their numbers therefore be-
ing void in the draft
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CRAIGHEAD BROTHERS.
NUMBERS ARE DRAWN

Among the very first to be drawn
yesterday were Edward and Barclay
Craighead. publishers of the New
Northwest and sons OF f. b. Craig
head. former president of the State
University. The number of Ed Craig
head was drawn first and a short
while after his brothers number was
announced.
1T seemed quite strange that we
both should be drawn so close togeth-
err said Ed Craighead, last night "but
suppose that would be called fate.
We are ready to serve the government
in any way that the president sees fit
and think we will have no difficulty
In passing the physical examination"
Both boys have a host Of friends in
Missoula. They attended college at
the State University and since leaving
school have been in business in the
city.
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M|SSOULA VOLUNTEER
WILL Be WE'D TODAY
College Romance eliminates
in Khaki Wedding on
Pacific Coast.
UNIVERSITY PEOPLE
Kenneth Wolfe and Isabel
Gilbert to Marry Be-
fore War Call.
UNIVERSITY PEOPLE

Kenneth Wolfe. a graduate of Mon
tana State University, and non-com-
missioncd officer in the Tenth engi-
ncers, will be married to Miss Isabelle
Gilbert of Butte, DIT Portland, Ore. to-
lay. Wolfe was recently appointed a
sergeant in the forestry regiment and
enlisted at Missoula. He has been
employed with the forest service since
he graduated from the State Univer-
sity. being stationed OH the Cabinet
forest. Wolfe went to Portland to
bid goodbye to Miss Gilbert before
leaving for France and the young peo-
pie decided to be married at once.
Miss Gilbert is graduate of the
Butte high school, Of which Wolfe is
also an alumnae. Rev. G. d. Wolfe,
pastor of the Grandview Methodist
church at Butte, father of Kenneth
Wolfe, will officiate at the wedding Of
his son.
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RutiO11s
Cabbage, Hash, Beans,
Oats Drafted in County.

There Is one thing assured the
Missoula contingent in the con-
script army which ought to make
the hearts Of the drafted men glad.
There will at least be a good menu
at all times for the boys.
The following names appeared
on the list yesterday and they fur
nish a delightful vegetarian dinner
at any time: William Oates, Cad
dis Hash. Carl G. Cabbage and
John Been.
So far as implements are con-
cerned the men will have the sat
isfaction of knowing that they have
with them Carl G. Hammer and
John II. Toole.
BY way of a diversion to break
the monotony Of camp life the men
might amuse themselves by seeing
who can say the names of the fol-
lowing Missoula county conscripts
the fastest: James Pappacrizor-
rou. Sam Panagopulos. Lee Cough
nour and John Tadevevich.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-21

sword" said the chancellor There
was no choice left to us. and what Is
true OF the war itself is true also of
our weapons. particularly the subma-
rlne. We deny the accusation that the
submarine warfare is contrary to in
ternational law and violates the rights
of humanity.
England forced this weapon into
our hands through an Illegal blockade
Then Germany had to choose this
last measure as a counter measure of
self defense. Now, also, it must carry
1t through for the purpose of shorten
ing the war. The submarine war is
accomplishing all and more than all it
Is expected to. We can look forward
TO the further labor of the brave sub.
marine with complete confidence.
i desire to send home greetings to
our troops on all fronts, land, sea, air
ana undersea. What our troops under
the leadership of great commanders
nave accomplished in three years is
unprecedented in the worlds history
Our thoughts also turn to our true
allies. a brothership in arms, which
cemented and tested in heated battling.
VIII not be dissolved. Germany will
mold fast in faithful alliance to its
treaties and agreements.
1T is reported from the supreme
army command that the military stu
alton is very good"
What we long to attain" the chan
celior went on, lis a new and splendid
germany, not a Germany which wishes
as our enemies believe, to terrorize the
world with her armed might not the
morally purified, God fearing, loyal
peaceful and mighty Germany. which
we all love. For this Germany. we
shall fight and endure. For this Ger
many We and our brothers out there
VIII bleed and die. For this Germany
we shall fight our way through, despite
all force"
DIR. Michaelis' address was given a
courteous and appreciative hearing,
except for Socialist Intersections on
occasions The conservatives sat silent
"hlie the chancellor was making his
reference to peace. but began inter-
fupting and challenging statements of
opposition members when the latter
took the floor
inc delay of the chancellor in in
sttutinG cabinet changes has caused
some unfavorable sentiment in the
reichstag. His course is Interpreted
as move to prevent any parliament
airy cflticism of, or controversy over
the new appointments by deferrinr
announcement of them until the reich.
stag Is no longer in session.
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Hooray!
Let Me Go to War;" Cries
Wimpy, Drafted Prisoner.

Let me out of this place. I've
been drafted and | want to join
the army right now"
After sweltering through the hot
summer in the Missoula county
Jail, neither the Boches or the
C-boats hold any terrors for Or
vile Wimpy, alleged robber. one of
the first men drafted yesterday.
Wimry Is in hurry to go to
France. Russia or any other place
on the earth. just SO that he gets
his liberty. He was registered
while In jail, and was drafted
while still behind the bars.
Wimpy was arrested a couple of
days before registration day, and
is awaiting trial in the district
court on the charge of robbery.
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MISSOULA ACCEPTS DRAFT CALMLY

hundreds OF homes mothers and wives
and sweethearts waited for the news,
unable to join their men in the scan
ming of lists downtown. Some Of
these, harder hit than their men. went
to the courthouse. tearfully seeking ex-
cmptions. Several mothers, unaware
apparently of the ample time afforded
them. would not be comforted. think
ing that the march to environments
would begin today.
Even these, heartbroken at the pros
pect of sons at the front. found COM
fort in the county boards suggestion
that deserving men would be exempt
ed and that free men would have the
solace of knowing their efforts to be
for hberty's sake.
First Call Not Determined.
How many of the men drawn yes
terday will be called for examination
no one here knows. However. Mis-
soula countys quota is 1877. and in
asmuch as the expected ratio of con-
scripted men is one from every four
called. $50 probably will be summoned
for the first examination.
The drawing ended in Washington
last night, but naturally transmission
of the numbers was slower than tho
drawing itself. The fun list for Mis-
sOula county will be received today and
printed in The Muscular tomorrow
morning.
Industrial Exemptions.
All claims for exemptions on the
grounds of industrial occupation must
be made with the district board and
not the local board. These claims
must be made within five days after
the local board has posted the lists
stating that the person has been called
for service.
Forms will be furnished by the local
or district board for the filing of in
dustrial claims for exemptions.
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DISAFFECTION GIVES
GERMANY HER CHANCE
BY Associated Press.

Disa1fectlon among Russian troops
has resulted in an important gain of
ground by the Germans and Austrians
In the region OF Zlochoff, east of Lem
berg
A Russian regiment near the center
Voluntarily left its trenches and re-
tired, forcing the other units on the
line to fall back. This Petrograd SAYS,
gave the Germans opportunity for de-
Feioping their movement.
Some Russian troops are reported to
have refused to obey their command
ers under the influence of the extrem-
Isis who brought about the recent dis
orders in the Russian capital
Prince Leopold led the Austro Cor
man advance in person and his troops
Berlin says, occupied three zones of
oe1ehse and captured "a few thousand
Prisoners"
An attempt to assassinatc Alexander
kerensky, the Russian minister of war.
mas tailed. A shot fired at the min
lister at the town of Rolotsk missed
him.
Another effort by the Germans 10
regain the California and Classmates
plateau, between Hurtebise and Cra-
ohhe on the Aisne front, has been
checked by the French. Elsewhere on
the front in France there have been
only raids and artillery duels.
After Imperial Chancellor Michaelis
has declared that Germany would not
continue the war day longer if il
could obtain an honorable peace. the
reichstag adopted the majority peace
resolutions calling for peace withou,
annexations or indemnites and passed
without discussion the third reading
OF the war credit bill of $4,000, 000, 0Og
marks