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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

FOR SALE Good horse and buggy
at bargain. Apply Wilkes Brothers.
Americas, Ga. 21-7t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26
PIANO SCHOOL

PIANO SCHOOL - Miss Mary F,
Hawkes. Piano school opens its fall
term Monday. september the third. For
particulars and registration apply
Studio. 2l6 " Church street, or Phone
$50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

FOR SALE, or would rent to good
party, Americas Machine Shop, back
CT Old Southern Express Co. stand. M.
n. Edwards. 24-7r
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Miss Lillian Cochran viii return
today to her home in Bunnell, Florida,
after a visit to her sister, Mrs. John
Council.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

fOR RENT-POssessiOn Sept 1st
l0l', store corner Forsyth street and
cotton avenue. One of the best Ioca.
lions in Americas for any kind of bus.
mess Alterations and improvements
made to suit tenant. Also, store adj
Joining above on Forsyth street.
Apply to
9-z0t 4rrOld Bros.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Jay Brooks an
nounce the birth of a little daughter,
Sammie Jay Brooks, at the Americas
hospital yesterday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Mrs C. c Hawkins leaves to-
morrow for Atlanta where she viii
y}Si. relatives
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

NIB ann ohelletu - FtSlLIH5
relatives in Atlanta
Mrs, B. o. Easterlin. has returned
from visit to relatives in Fitzgerald
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Slappey ant
children, of Schley county, were Wis
itors in Americas Saturday afternoon
Mrs. H. E. Hurley, of Richland, Wis
tied in Americas Saturday
J. W. Jordan, of Leslie, was i'm the
city Saturday
Miss Gertrude Dean, Of Nashville
Ca, arrived Saturday, and is the
guest of her brother, James A. Dean
! H. C. Dean, of Nashville, will ar
rive Monday on visit to his brother,
James A. Dean.
Mrs. Joe L, Sutton and little son,
Joe L., Jr., leave Sunday for Savan-
nah and Tybee to spend a week or
ten days
Mrs. Sam Harrison left Saturday for
Augusta, to spend several days with
relatives.
Mrs, Minnie Hearn, Of Anderson
vile, was visitor in the city Satur
day
Mrs. R. S. Pryor and family, OF
near Smithville, were visitors in Amer
icus Saturday.
Mrs. B. S. Kassell was expected to
arrive satulEay from an extended
visit to friends and relatives in East
ern cities,
W. NJ. lid, Of near Preston, was a
planter transacting business in Amer
icu2 Satul day.
McCord Prather came down Satur-
day from Camp Harris, Macon, to
spend the weekend with home folks.
], R. Livingston, the little son of
Mrs. Lottie Livingston, is quite ill
with favor on Jackson street.
Luch Richardson, Of Smithville, was
IL Americas Saturday on business.
Rev. ]. w Stokes, of Climax. Ga,
was visitor in Americas Saturday.
W. E. Remington, of Cobb, was in
the city yesterday
7. E. Bolton, of Leslie, was a bust
ness visitor in the city Saturday.
Mr. and Mrc willie Tow prOOl1c an
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Why use only hall Of your ability
when a little training VIII lit you 10
use all of your talent and TO get the
salary you are worth? Take q bust
ness course 22-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

FOR SALE-Full size cotton pick.
ing sheets; York & Hub Bagging and
Aies' harrOld Bros. 1926
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Little Miss Lucille Logan of Lees
burg returned home Saturday after a
visit to her aunt, Mrs. f. W. Seig.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

I MONEY TO LEND at go interest on
desirable residences in Americas, Ga.
H. 0. Jones. 1S-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs Luther Nj. Hawkins o.
Columbia, S. c., are the guests Of Ny.
and Mrs. T. B. Hooks at their home on
Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

neutrality-suspicious. for loans on
Choice farm lands; low rate of inter,
ct; to % .-ears. P. 2. Wnliford
-.lA.ta
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26
The M'kIas73Y STUDIO

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Clark of Web
ster county were visitors in Americas
Saturday.
Shipment Of Blankets, Towels, etc,
received by Saturdays express. Ans
iey's. 2e-1t
Mr.. and Mrs, D. c. Pettis and vir-
gil and Marshall Pettis, of Miami
Glorida, are visitors in Americus, the
Guests of Mrs. E. c. Price and C. l.
Pettis.
Mrs. Walter Gill has returned tc
her home in Richland, after a visit tc
Mrs. Z. c. Query on Fielder street.
lust received a big shipment Of
IBUR CLOVER; SOW early ca insure
good stand Planters Seed Co.
I2J~-3t
Miss Cortez Whitsett of Atlanta is
the guest of Miss Mary Hawkins at hel
| h Oma IN COlIeoa street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Miss Mary Walker is the guest Of
Mrs. B. F. Mattingly, Of Atlanta, for q
few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26
Local News Items
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sf Sheuifer's nou-ltAsAAle tsaas4aa pa
Bell, the Jeweler.
Mrs. e. H. stewart &a4 saaa
sons. Dous,AS and Ws1.oa. n&ys rs
turned from ylsss q several wee&
with friends IN Bas.oa. Ga-
Mrs c { Hawkins leaves TO
morrow tcr Atlanta. where she vii
viSi. relatives.
PIANO school Miss Mary F
Hawkes. Piano school opens its fal
term Monday. september the third. Fo
particulars and registration appl,
studio. 2I6 VI. Church street. or Phone
$50.
Miss Lillian Cochran win return
today to her home in Bunnell, Florida
after a visit TO her sister Mrs John
I Council.
Little Miss Lucille Logan of Lees
burg returned home Saturday after a
visit to her aunt, Mrs. f. W. Seig.
/ See charming Fannie Ward, in
I"Unconquered," Monday at the Alca
gar. 1t
Misses Martha Virginia and Beatrice
Terrell of Columbus, who have been
visiting Mrs. E. W. Seig, on Barlow
street, returned home Saturday after
doom
DR.. Wade Stackhouse returned to
his home in Dillon, S. c., after visit
oi two days to relatives in Americlus.
After August goth, my office will be
coated on Jackson street over Howells
Pharmacy. Dr. L. F. Grubbs. 12tf
Gordon Clark of FIintside went up
to Atlanta Saturday afternoon for a
brief visit
willard Riley left Saturday after
noon for Atlanta to spend several days
with relatives
Join the Business Class and prepare
yourself to fill one of the many posi-
tons that will be vacated by those who
have been called by the draft. 22-tf
Harris Beckwith of Atlanta, who
has been visiting relatives in and near
the city returned home Saturday
afternoon.
John w. SILVER has contracted with
Mrs w. c. Barrow to build a pretty
six-room bungalow on Hancock avenue
The work has already begun and the
residence is to be finished by October
first
Shipment OF Blankets, Towels, etc,
received by Saturdays express. Ans
ley's. 26-1t
Mrs. W. W. Hooks of Cobb was in
Americus Friday afternoon
Miss Eunice Stubs, of Leesburg,
who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Edgar Simmons, near Americas, re
turned home Saturday afternoon
Don't be too late, but buy your grain
seed now; Fulghum oats are scarce;
we are in a position to quote prices
on Wheat Rye, Oats, etc. Planters
Seed Co. 26-3t
| J. H. Miers of Plains was in tbs
city Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Ferguson ant
little daughter, Sarah Helen, of De
Soto, were in Americas Saturday, en-
roue to Monticello to visit relatives
Dr. NJ. Fl. Wheeler who has bees
spending a few days at his old HON,
in Maysyille, Ca, was in Americas
Friday. but left Saturday mornin'
and will be absent from the city un
til Friday of next week.
c. c. Wall of Schley county was {
visitor in the city Saturday.
JUDGE Ware G. Martin, of the Cit!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Miss Clara Holly and Miss Gladys
Hutchinson left today for Miss Holly
home at Madison, where they will
spend the day pleasantly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther NJ. Hawkins, oil
Columbia, S. G, are the guests Of Ny.
and Mrs. T. B. Hooks, at their home on
Lee street.
Why use only hall Of your ability
when a little training viii tit you to
use all of your talent and 10 get the
salary you are worth9 Take bust
ness course 22-tt
Miss Mary Walker is the guest OF
Mrs. B. F. Mattingly, Of Atlanta, for q
few days.
lack Glawson, son Of J. l. Glawson,
is spending a short Through at his
lone. after several months service in
the United states navy
See charming Fannie Ward. in
"Unconquered," Monday at the Alca-
Ear. =
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Mashburn spent
yesterday with relatives in Vienna.
Miss Katrina Bush and Stewart
Bush returned yesterday in their ca
to their home at Gray, Ga, after a"
visit to their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. D. Stewart.
Miss SalIe Johnson announces the
opening Of her music school Monday.
Sept. 3. at her studio, % South Lee
St. Open daily for registration. Phone
376 l9-l4t
Miss Lillian Cochran, of Bunneli,
Fla, is the guest of her sister, Mrs
ohm Council, on Lee street.
Miss Belle Ansley, who has been
spending some time in Tampa, Jack !
sonville and other Florida cities will
return home today
The Athens Business College is now
organizing a school to be taught here
For full information send postal to
IT. X. MacCary, care Gawood House.
2z-tf
Mrs. E. c. Query and little dauhg-
ter, Grace, are spending the week with
relatives in Richland.
Miss Mary Alice Lingo has retured
from visit to Cordele. She was ac-
companied home by Miss Frances
Marsh, who will spend week or sol
as her guest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Our stock of Sterling Silver was
never more complete. 5. A. Daniels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

IF YOU WANT quick reliable AUTO
MOBILE service call ]. NJ. WEEKS.
Phone III. Country trips solicited,
prices TeaE mabie. 29-tt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

FARM LOANS - Can give good
terms on farm loans; money plenti-
full, w. w. Dykes. 15-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

FOR SALE or rent five room house
on Lee street, R. s. Broadhurst.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26
HDP SAIF

FOR SALE-Two story house; nine
rooms; l2l Hampton street, between
CHURCH and Lamar streets; recently
remodeled; all modern conveniences
exceptionally good value; well located;
close in. See Allison Realty Company
T. E. Allison, President and Treasurer.
24-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

7. E. Bolton, of Leslie, was a bust
ness visitor in the city Saturday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Miss Sallie Billingslee of Albany
arrived Saturday enroute home Mont
Eagle, Tenn, and is the guest of Mrs.
NJ. f. Scrutchens on Church street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Jack Glawson, son Of ]. l., Glawson,
is spending a short Through at his
lone. after several months service IN
the United States navy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

See charming Fannie Ward, in
"Unconquered," Monday at the Alca
gar. It
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Misses Martha Virginia and Beatrice
Terrell of Columbus, who have been
visiting Mrs. E. W. Seig, on Barlow
street, returned home Saturday after
doom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Sheuner's non-ltsksAls ta18sa2z g,ez.
Bell, the JeVeler,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

See charming Fannie Ward, IN
"Tnconouered," Monday at the Alca-
gar ="
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Mashburn spent
yesterday with relatives in Vienna
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Mrs. B. o. Easter1in, has returner
from visit to relatives in Fitzgerald
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Mrs Frank Sheffield is visiting
relatives in Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Miss Katrina Bush and Stewart
Bush returned yesterday in their ca
10 their home at Gray, Ga, after
visit to their grandparents Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. d. Stewart.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Willard Riley left Saturday after
noon for Atlanta to spend several day,
with relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

DR.. Wade Staokhouse returned to
his home in Dillon, S. c., after visit
oi two days to relatives in Americlus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Join the Business Class and prepare
yourself to fill one of the many posi-
tons that will be vacated by those who
have been called by the draft. 22-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Gordon Clark of FIintside went vi
tc Atlanta Saturday afternoon for 2
brief visit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

W. E. BENNINGTON, of Cobb, was in
the city yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

After August goth, my office will be
coated on Jackson street over Howelrs
Dr. L. f. Grubbs. 12-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Mrs T. A. AGREE arrived yester,
Gay afternoon from Camilla, Ga, to
be the guest of her son, Rev George
NJ AGREE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Miss Sallie Johnson announces the
opening of her music school Monday.
Sept 3, at her studio, 22 South Lee
St. Open daily for registration. Phone
Q7e 19-14t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Miss Mary Alice Lingo has retured
from visit to Cordele. She was ac-
companied home by Miss Frances
Marsh. who will spend week or so
as her guest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Mrs. E. c. Query and little dauhg
ter, Grace, are spending the week wit
relatives in Richland.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Mr. and Mrs. w. ]. Slappey ant
children, of Schley county, were Wis
itors in Americas Saturday afternoon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-26

Harris Beckwith of Atlanta, who
has been visiting relatives in and neal
the city, returned home Saturday
afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
LAST AMERICAN
LINER NOW SAFE
international News Service (:

International News Service:
NEW YORK, Feb. IS. - Shortly
after midnight on the night Of Feb.
Is. with lights dimmed and every
passenger wakeful and watching
the American liner Finland stole
silently down the Mersey river and
struck off in the darkness through
the submarine-infested waters Of
the barred zone. She was the last
OF the passenger carrying fleet fly
ing the American flag in European
ports. and she arrived here today
{ oioin the other American liners
that are tied up at their ports be-
cause of the submarine menace.
Not an untoward incident marked
the trip. The passengers were anX-
ious and apprenticeship upon leav-
ing Liverpool. For As hours while
the liner plowed through the danger
zone there was little sleeping. Then,
the danger PISSED. things rvened up
a bit and il turned out 10 he a COM
mon passage with only the usual
diversions 10 entertain the passen-
gers.
The Finland brought many pas
sengers. Among them were DIT
Henry Van Dyke. resigned American
minister 10 the Netherlands; Sen
elect Frederick Hale. Of Maine. who
has been studying war conditions
abroad. and Lady Richard Welles-
ley. whose husband has been killed
in the war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
SHIP TAKEN BY
RAIDER IN PORT

International News Service.
NEW YORK, Feb. 28.-The Jap
anese steamer Hudson Maru. which
was captured on Jan. .. by the mys-
FERROUS German sea raider i'm South
American waters, arrived here TODAY
from Pernambuco with first hand
accounts Of those stirring times.
The identity Of the raider will not
be cleared up until after the war. if
then. according to Capt. T. Fakes
Huna The commander character
lied the reports that the raider was
the Nineta as wild
Not one of the 237 prisoners
were able 10 learn her Identity he
i'm small groups and not allowed to
communicate with each other. This
much ] know: The steamer was a
large cargo vessel of 5000 tons and
she was equipped with two guns
and two torpedo tubes. She had
two masts. one funnel, and could
make Is knots.
The Hudson Maru was held by
the raider for q week after her cap
ture. during which time Capt. Fakes
Huna saw four vessels sunk. There
were six other captains of merchant
vessels prisoners aboard the raider
NEW YORK. Abandonment was
the charge against Charles stewart
MY daughter has a sutton with
ukelele judge. I couldn't stand II
! had 10 leave home" he said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
No Satisfaction
Given Holland

International News Service
LONDON. Feb 2S.-GeTmany viii
give the Dutch government no sat
isfaction for the sinking OF "a fleet OF
Dutch vessels. torpedoed on Feb -.
dispatches from The Hague indi-
Gated today.
In response 90 inquiries, the Ger
man naval attache informed the
chief OF the Dutch naval stan that
Germany has not altered the posi-
ton she took Immediately after the
torped0ing.
Al that time the German govern
ment stated that commanders OF
Dutch ships had been Informed that
Germany could guarantee only rela-
tive safety 10 neutrals on and after
Feb. -. but would guarantee abso-
lutte safety II they delayed their de-
parture until March i.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
WAR DECLARE ION
IS EXPECTED SOON
German People Believe United
States Will be Drawn In
to EurOpe'S Conflict.
International News Service

AMSTERDAM. Feb. %. - Ger
many does not believe the sinking
of the British liner Laconia will
provoke a declaration Of war from
the United States. But. the German
people do not believe war with the
United States can be long postponed
The first expressions Of German
opinion on the Laconia sinking
reached here i'm brief dispatches to-
day. These did not refer 20 the loss
of the American lives and carried
fact that Americans persisted is
known TO the German public
The LacOnia, one dispatch assert
ed. was formerly i'm the British ad-
miraltv service. though she was
later restored to her owners. In
view OF this fact. the submarine
commander was justified in attack
ing her. even regardless of Ger
many's new declaration that she
would sink all enemy merchantmen,
German officials held. They declar
ed that the U-boat captains neces-
sarily could not be kept informed
OF constant shifting of ships from
admiralty 20 private service.
Leading Germans. not alone in
Berlin. but throughout the German
empire are pinning their faith TO
the U-boats 10 strike the victorious
blow for the Fatherland. They feel
certain U-Doat act will range the
United States among their enemies
cannot be long delayed but they do
not view the prospect with appre-
heuSiOn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
MAY FIX PAPER PRICE
Makers Confer with Federal Trade
Commission.
InternntinnlI - SerNlce

international News Service:
WASHINGTON. Feb 2S-Manu-
facturers of news print paper today
conferred with the federal trade
commission on the proposal made
by the manufacturers that the com
mission by arbitration fix "a maxi
mum price for news print paper 10
be charged for q siX-monrh period.
II was expected that before the end
Of the day the commission would
settle upon a proper price and an
Eounce formal acceptance Of the ar
bitration proposal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
AMERICANS HELD.

LONDON, Feb. IS. - The Amer
leans taken on the Yarrowdale and
held prisoners In Germany have not
been released according 10 dis
patches received today The rea-
son assigned in Berlin is that an
infectious disease has been discov-
cred in the district in which they
are being detained and IL would be
inadvisable 70 let them 90 AZ this
time cable advices some days ago
were that their release had been
officially ordered
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
AUSTRIANS DENY
SINKING Of LAW
Reports Show That None of
Their Subs Attacked the
American Vessel.
InternationaI News Service

AuitA 4dAloudA news service
WASHINGTON. Feb. 2s. - The
Austrian government today notified
the state department that the Amer
lean schooner Lyman NJ Law was
not sunk by an Austrian submarine
Ina note transmitted through Am
bassador Penield, the foreign min
lister said that all commanders of
Austrian submarines have been
heard from and that none reported
the attack on the American craft.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
AUTO BACK OF MURDER
Quarrel over Stolen Machine Be-
lieved TO Have Caused Staying.

International News Service:
CHICAGO. Feb. 2S.-A quarrel
over stolen automobiles, advertised
and sold i'm Indianapolis two weeks,
Jed 10 the mysterious murder OF
TIed L. Higgins, whose body was
found Feb. 20 in Jackson highway,
three miles south OF Hammond, Ind.
Wife this accepted theory, the police
began more diligent search today
for * unit" Palmer Sparks, alias
Sparks Palmer. alias The Million
aire Chauffeur, who il is believed
can shed light on the question of
who committed the crime.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
REPLY DUE TO-DAY

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-Austria's re-
ply 10 the United States setting
forth the attitude Of the dual mon
archy on ruthless submarine war
fare. as conducted by Germany. viii
be handed TO Am bassador Penfield
i'm Vienna today. according 10 dis
patches received here today. While
this dispatch made no hint OF the
tenor of the reply. fl is believed
here that Austria viii stand with
Germany
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
Admit American
Ship is Overdue

International News Service
NEW YORK. Feb. 2s.-The Amer
lean steamer Rochester, among the
first American ships 20 clear for an
European port after Germany's UNI
restricted warfare became effective.
is overdue at Bordeaux. her owners
admitted today. They do not be-
leve. however. that the ship mas
been sunk. They believe the cap
tain steered a longer course for safe
tvs sake
The Rochester was reported of
Bordeaux several days ago. but %
proved 20 be untrue The ship left
New York with the steamer Orleans.
whose arrival al Bordeaux was the
signal for a great public defnonstra-
ton there.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
SIGNS SUFFRAGE BILL
Mrs. Goodrich Present When Cover
nor Approves Measure

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Feb. IS
Gov James p. Goodrich this morn
ing signed the limited woman suf-
frage bill. giving women of Indiana
the right 10 vote for presidential
electors. delegates TO the constitu-
tional offices municipal and county
officers and all state officers not
created 10y the constitution
with the signing. but Mrs Goodrich
was present