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The Glenwood post., 1917-05-19
High Power Car Strikes Car
diff Bridge and Occupants
Are Spilled in a Heap
ARE NO FATALITIES

One of the worst auto accidents, and
one in which several people narrowly
escaped death occurred about two
O'Clock last Sunday morning when a
number Of men were returning from 4
dance at Cardiff in a car driven by
Bert Mccoy.
The car was without brake and as
Bert sped out of Cardiff at his usual
high rate of speed, overtaking and
passing two cars before reaching the
Roaring Fork bridge. One report has
it that as the bridge was approached,
M. ]. Mccarthy, much the worse for
liquor, fell over on the steering wheel,
rendering the driver powerless to guido
or in any manner control the car. This
report is denied by some, but whatever
the cause, the fact remains that the car
struck the frame of the bridge at .
velocity of at least forty miles per
hour.
The, impact swervcd the car about
and this perhaps saved the lives of the
occupants for otherwise the car would
have shot over the precipice into the
river several feet below. As IT was,
al in the car except Mccoy were
pitched out. some striking the bridge
irons while others landed on rocks and
The Glenwood post., 1917-05-19

ment for the free use of the people
However, as stated before, as the mat
ter now stands, it would be improper
for it to do so. If the city Of Glen
wood Srngs decides to await the
time when the township in when
Hanging lake is located is surveyed
and thus allow them to secure patent
and proceed with it's development, |
regret that l could not offer that the
service would cooperate in such dis
velopment. On the other hand, if the
filing is withdrawn, the service could
look at the matter in a different light.
The site then would be the same as
any other unappropriated lands within
the national forest, and would receive
attention from the forest service tend
ing toward its development, as is being
given other recreational grounds in the
national forests.
1t, may be Of interest to you to know
just whati the forest service is doiug
toward developing the -recreational re-:
sources of the national forests. The
forest service feels that they should
carry out in every possible way with
the means at their command the devel-
opment of the natural recreational
areas within the forests as intended
by congress. They have, therefore, en-
tered quite actively into this phase Of
national forest work. Areas have been
surveyed out in desirable locations in
the forests for summer home sites, and
steps taken to let people know where
these sites are located. An expert land
Continued on Page 81
The Glenwood post., 1917-05-19
.GLENWoOD HIGH
Wins TRACK melt

Athletes from the Garfield Count.
hi,h school, as usual, carried off their
full share of honors at the track meet
held here last Friday, but for time
Eagle County high gave them close
race.
Glenwood is developing some CLASSY
athletes who are making good wherev,r
they are placed and they did some fine
work at the meet last Friday.
This victory and that which they
recently won at Rifle has brought
many compliments to the Glenwood
team.
The day was closed by a dance AT
the high school building in honor of
the visiting teams. The cups won by
our boys at the Rife meet May hav.
ing arrived, they were presented to the
captain by Mayor Kirwan and the rib,
bons were presented to the individual
| contestants.
Fridays events and the winners of
the same are as follows, the teams be.
:ag designated G. for Glenwood, f. G.
for Eagle county, R. for Rifle and A
for Aspen.
100 yard dash-Flynn E C lst Ma
pier G end, Cross G 3rd. Time II see.
220 yard dash-Flynn f G lst, Ma
p',r End. Cross G u3rd. Time 24.4 se,
440-1 brown out.
Mile-Miller R lst, Mock R End
McHatten E C 3rd. Time $40.
One-half mile-Miller R LIST, McHat.
ten E C end, R. Oldenburg G 3rd. Time
2:25.
High hurdles-R. Oldenburg G. 1st;
Krater R end, Smith A 3rd. Time 10: {
Low hurdles-R. Oldenburg G 1st,
Hopkins G End, McHatten E 3rd.
Time 80 sec.
High jump-R. Oldenburg G 1st,
Smith A End, Malaby G 3rd. Distance
5 #. 8 in.
Pole vault-R. oldenburg G 1st,
Loser G and Turpin R tied. Distance
9 #. 9 in. ..r
Broad jump-R. oldenburg G 1st,
Loser g snd Turpin R tied for End.
Distance o IT. 9 in. .s...
Javelin-F1ynn E G 1st, Malaby G
End, Knupp R 3rd. Distance 12e It.
Shot put-F1ynn E G 1st. Loser @
End, Chin R 3rd. Distance SO # 51h in.
Dscus-Fynn e @ 1st, Chin R. 2nd,
Smith A Ord. Distance 97 It 4 in.
Relay Glenwood 1st, Ride End Gyp-
sum ard. Time ] min. 46 4,5 sec.
Total-Glenwood ST. Gypsum 81,
Rifle 81, Aspen 5. ea
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tmbers, all being severely injured.
Mccoy clung to the steering wheel and
was uninjured.
Other cars soon arrived and the in
iured were picked up and taken to the
Glenwood sanitarium where physicians
and nurses administered to their in.
iuries
The injured are:
R. l.. Stowell, bad fracture below the
hip joint. Able to leave the hospital
after few days, and is gradually i'm
proving.
Marvin Mcmillan. cash in leg and
sprained shoulder. Injuries not serious
and Marvin was able to be on the
streets Sunday afternoon, although
very sore. .
Gus Holland, badly fractured and
crushed ankle. Gus was taken to Den
yer Monday to st. Joseph's hospital,
but returned yesterday morning, Denver
physicians advising him that all had
been done that was possible and that
the fracture would heal in time.
Guy Wright, struck head on rock
and suffered a partial concussion of the
brain. Was unconscious until daylight
Sunday morning.
NJ. J. Mccarthy, badly shaken up
and bruised in chest, but injuries not
serious,
And this is the toll Of one auto aeci.
dent in which Mr.. Budd weiser played
a conspicuous part. Added to the fact
Bert Mccoy, one of our most reckless
drivers, was out with car which was
minus brake, which Of itself was al
most criminal, there is that other and
worse feature, the part that booze
played in the transaction.
But the fellows were sowing to the
wind and, quite naturally, they respsd
the whirlwind. It is only fair in this
connection to say that some Of the
members Of the party were not intoxi.
Gated.
The Glenwood post., 1917-05-19
Patriotic Citizens Organize,
Hold Themselves in Readi-
ness to Serve Country
FIRST STEPS TAKEN

That patriotism is alive in Glenwood
was amply demonstrated Tuesday even
ing when our citizens filled the dis
trict court room, having been called to
perfect a military organization to help
and encourage the military spirit now
sweeping over the whole country,
ii. W. Smith was called to the chair
and c. c. Canady was made secretary
of the meeting. The chairman stated
that he was sure that the meeting was
just small beginning and forerun-
ner of future meetings of a similar
character by which our people might
show President Wilson that we of Glen
wood are ready and willing to do our
part in the great conflict that is now
on.
M. J. Mayes addressed the meeting
on the value of military training and
readiness for the call which may come
to us later, whether We desire it or not.
On account of Mr.. Mayes' military ex-
perience his remarks were hiphlv m.
preeiated. He suggested that the chair
appoint committee to draft resolu-
tions setting forth the objects of the
organization. The cha, appointed as
such committee Judge R. ]. Smith AMI
j. g. Campbell
While the cimmittee was preparing the
resolutions several patriotic speechc,
were made, the chief Of these being BY
C. w. barrow, When The committee re-
turned and presented their report it was
adopted and the organization was ad-
journed, subject to the call of the
chairman.
Captain Lii and some of his troop
now located at ShoshonC attended the
meeting, bu: did not participate, ex-
cept /, answer n few questions as they
were pIGpOundcd to them from time to
time.
The Glenwood post., 1917-05-19

Miss Noonan as gym pianist, subject
to her acceptance
Mrs. Simme has been employed 20
have charge of the children of the
lower grades during vacation. This will
allow them the use of the Fairgrounds
each working day of the week, when
Mrs. Simme will entertain them AMI
have charge of keys to swings and
school house, thus relieving parents of
the care of the children the greater
part of the day.
The Glenwood post., 1917-05-19
GLENWooD RIFLE CLUB

The Rifle club has perfected its or
ganization and now has total of 52
members. The club will cooperate
with the local military organization
and has written the national officials
to obtain guns and ammunition for ta-.
get practice. Club officers are Chas.
H. King, president; DR.. w. J. Guilds,
vice president; c. E. Hubbard, seere-
tary; and C. IL. Hubbard, treasurer. :
The Glenwood post., 1917-05-19
THE KID HAS
GONE TO
THE COLORS

The following poem written by VIII NJ. Hirschell
Princeton, Ind. and first published indianapolis
News, where it attracted great atenon popular was
that the navy department asked the permission
to be allowed the recruiting service which was
granted 1t is, probably come
the stir of patriotism since the declaration of with
Germany.
The Glenwood post., 1917-05-19

There are number of cases Of iica-
sles In the city, seriously interf Tag
with the work Of the schools. -,iii'cr
other town. suffered epidemics Of his
disease, Glenwood escaped, bu, shcr.
malady is now making eonaid' 10
headway in this city. No serieu. con.
sequences have besn reported, however.
The Glenwood post., 1917-05-19
Goat Island. Cal.
May 9, 1917
Ny: dearest Mother

Wy uedTtSr NOtHf
| received the letters from you and
my toilet articles, you do not
have any idea how pleased was
with them and especially the let
tcrs. You asked me to tell you
at five in the morning, at $40 we as
semble in ranks and are mustered. At
$50 clean up our tents, make my bel
and 90 through my bag and he ready
for inspection; at Gao ! take shower
bath; at, 700 I eat brea kfast; $500
get ready for drill; $40 drill until
l0:30: we have fifteen minutes for
rest; 10:45 drill until 11:3O; 11:45
fall in ranks and assemble, then parade
grounds and march to dinner; at 1850
get ready for drill; 100 drill until
400: at 5:45 muster and eat supper;
night: at 900 go to bed.
Every Sunday morning we have
church and wash our clothes. We have
a very neat costume for drill, regular
sailor suit. leggings, belt. and gun, Ev-
erything is kept as clean as possible.
I underwent the process Of vaccination
and twice incubation. It did not both.
er me very much. Ny arms were sore
for while but not sore enough to not
work. Tell Jane to send me some
candy, something like that would sure
seem great. t..
Love to all.
Yosr loving son, y
HORACT
The Glenwood post., 1917-05-19
WHAT OUR BOYS ARE DOING

The following letter from Horace
Darrow will give an excellent idea #
the fine system of training the boys
are receiving at the hands of Uncle
Sam. Girls why not send a good sized
box of home made candy to the sailor
laddies?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-11
LANSING AND BAKER WORKING
AT HIGH TENSION NOWADAYS

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April IL
Secretary of State Lasing holds the
worlds long distance ambidexterity re-
cord. That is, he claims it. But Sec.
rctary Baker claims it, too. The evil
dence is here submitted for public de-
cision.
Secretary Lansing gave an exhibi-
tion of handling diplomatic correspon-
dence with one hand and dashing oft
enticing profiles of charming Gibson
girls with the other, smoking a pipe
the while.
Secretary Baker signed army Off
GERS commissions with ont hand,
handed them to a messenger with the
other, listened to his secretary read the
days accumulation of mail and die
toted replies. all at the same time,
smoking a pipe the while.
The race is neck and neck.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-11
GERMAN BUSINESS HOUSES AND
CLUBS DEFAUED IN ATLANTA

ATLANTA, Ca, April l1.-On one
side of South Pryor street in the mid
"a of the block between Alabama and
ter streets is the German Turn We
rem, AtIanta's oldest social organiza-
ton. and directly opposite this club
is the German cafe, one of Atlanta's
eldest restaurants and erstwhile sa-
looms.
And in front of these two places of
German origin and atmosphere hang
two of the largest American flags to
lie seen anywhere in Atlanta, which is
full of American flags.
The gold-lettered sign on the plate
glass window of the German cafe has
been mis-handled by some American
patriot of oversowing spirits who chip
Eed off the letters Ger" and left the
sign to real "man Cafe
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-11
ODD FELLOWS To
FUND FOR
BIC CONVENTION

Within few days a committee of 10.
cal Odd Fellows will start out on a
campaign to raise fund of $1,000 to
be used in entertaining the Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows which meets In
Americus on May 22-23-24.
This convention will bring to this
city about 1900 delegates, both Odd
Fellows and Rebekahs, in addition to
the hundreds of visitors who will come
70 Americus during the convention.
The lower Council warehouse, on
Jackson street, is to be utilized for
the sessions of the Grand Lodge, the
interior is to be equipped with fans,
lights, ETC., so as to make it suitable
for the occasion. The building has
been decided upon as being the most
desirable for the purposes Of the con-
vention, and L. G. Council has donated
the use of the structure.
1t is necessary. in addition to rails
ing the $1,000 entertainment fund, to
secure accommodations for the dele
gates and visitors, since the hotels of
the city can by no means handle the
crowds that will flock to Americus
during the convention.
The delegates expect to pay for all
accommodations, since they receive q
per diem for their attendance at the
convention. When the delegates are
paid Off on the lat day Of the Grand
Lodge meeting, approximately $4,000
will be disbursed.
The cooperation of the citizens of
Americus in the work Of entertaining
the Odd Fellows convention is abso-
lutely necessary in order to insure the
success of the meeting and the exec
utive committee of Sumter Lodge. No.
264, is fully aware of the enormous
amount of work to be done to prepare
for the gathering.
The committee urges that when the
campaign is commenced both for the
securing of the entertainment fund nd
the accommodations for the delegates,
that the residents of this city lend
their fullest support to the undertake
irg, in order that the reputation of
tie city of Americus may be sustained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-11
PROGRESS WITH
BRITISH MARKS.
MORE FIGHTING.

NEW YORK, April 11.-(Compiled
by the Associated Press from Euro
pean cables during the day.)-The
British war Office statement annaunces
the capture of the village and heights
about Monchy LIE Preux, and the TAX
ing Of the village of LaBerge. The
statement reports satisfactory pro-
sress" in all other sections of the
Arras-Lens front, where captures OF
Germa nprisoners during yesterday to-
tailed nine thousand.
The Associated Press correspond
ent describing the British drive at the
Battle of Arras, says the speed and
power of the British rush seemed to
thoroughly surprise the Germans. and
he states also that the usual German
retaliatory artillery fire has been abb
solutely negligible during the past two
days.
The French war office announces ac-|
tive artillery fighting between the
Somme and Oisne rivers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-11
BIC LAND COMPANY
APPLIES APPLIES F06R FF06R CHARTER CHARTER

The Terrell Land Company has ap-
piled to Judge q. A. Littlejohn OF the
Superior Court for q charter under
which 1t may do business, the petition
ers being H. d. Terrell and c. d. Ter
rell, of Sumter county. and j. B. Ter
rell. of Newton county.
The new corporation is formed to
operate on the properties recently
purchased by the Terrells from DR..
Wade Stackhouse, the lands in ques-
ton being located in the southeastern
section of Sumter county.
The petition for charter states tina.
the company will engage in farming
mining, fruit and nut growing and
similar operations. as well as the buy
ing and selling of lands.
The stock capitalization is placed at
100000 of which $4,000 is already
paid in.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-11
NEW ORDINANCE
BARS |T|NERANT 7
BEGGING He RE

An ordinance was introduced and
read for the first time at the regular
meeting of the city council last night,
prohibiting the operations of itinerant
beggars in the business houses and
in the residential portion of the city
Of Americus. Thee persons are to be
allowed to pursue their activities on
the streets of the business district, but
cannot enter any place of business, If
the new ordinance passes.
The proposed ordinance was intro
duced as the result of the pronounced
sentiment here against itinerant beg
gars, so many of whom have been pub
lie nuisances in Americus during the
past few months.
The council declined to make an ap-
preparation for the entertainment of
the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows,
which is to meet in Americus for the
entertainment of the Grand Lodge Of
Odd Fellows, which is to meet in
Americus on May 22-23-24 The re-
quest was made in behalf of the To-
cal lodge of Odd Fellows, but in view
of the financial condition of the city
treasury, the aldermen refused to per-
nit the disbursement of funds for this
purpose.
Police Commissioners Horton and
SiIls appeared before the council to
ask that two motorcycles be purchased
for the use of the police department.
After some discussion the council
agreed to purchase one machine which
will be installed within short time.
Secretary Fenimore of the Cham
ber of Commerce, urged that the coun-
Gil take some action in the endeavor
to secure division troop concentra-
ton camp for Americus. The matter
was referred to Mayor Council to draft
resolutions to be forwarded to the war
department requesting that this city
be given training camp.
The First Methodist, First Baptist
and Furlow Lawn Baptist church pre-
sented petitions asking that they be
relieved of the expense connected with
the paving of the streets in front Of
these edifices The petitions were de
clined
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-11
HOUSE IS ASKED
FOR BOND ISSUE

WASHINGTON, D. c., April IL,
The war financing bill, providing for
the issuance of $4,000, 100000 in Unit
ed States bonds and the circulating of
$4,000, 100000 in treasury certificates
was unanimously reported for passage
by the ways and means committee to
the house. this afternoon. The meas
ure proposed that ,OOO,OOO,0oO of the
bond issue be loaned to the govern
ments of the Entente Allies. Shortly
efter the bill was reported, President
Wilson went to the house for confer,
ences with Speaker Clark and other
leaders concerning the administration
war program.
Chairman Kitchin introducing and
reporting the bill to the house, an
nounced the measure would be called
up passage Friday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-11
NEGROES TO HOLD
BIC MASS MEETING

On Tuesday morning, April 18th, the
negroes of this city and vicinity win
hold a mass meeting in Americus, at
which time several of the prominent
colored citizens of this community will
deliver addresses relative TO the state
OF war which now exists between the
United States and Germany.
The mass meeting has been called as
the result of a gathering of represent
ative negroes of Americus who realize
the Importance of arousing the colored
population of Sumter county to the
necessity for cooperation in the eco.
nomic and military plans of the ma
ton
The exact place of meeting has not
been decided upon, but it is anticipated
that the county courthouse will be
used for the gathering which is to take
place at 10 o'clock on the morning of
the 18th.
Many of the leaders among the ne
groes of this section are active in ar
ranging the program for the mass
meeting, and it is expected that the
gathering will be one of considerable
interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-11
DEFUNCT BANK WILL
PAY SECOND DIVIDEND

1t is announced by A. S. Johnson,
liGuidating agent for the DeSoto Bank
ing Company, which closed it's doors
early in January following the disap-
pearance of B. L. Carter, the cashier
of the institution, that dividend of
25 per- cent. will be paid to all depos-
itors this week.
This is the second dividend paid
thus far, making 65 per cent paid de-
positors from the assets of the bank.
The first dividend of 40 per cent. was
paid during the month of March.
The officials of the defunct institu>
tion have stated that the depositors
would be paid off in full and the IL
ouidating agent is working to realize
on all the assets still available
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-11
FETE'
HERE LAST NIGHT.
Melted NICE SUM

The sum of $50 was realized clear
of all expenses from the gala perform
ance given last night ON Jackson street
for the benefit of the Confederate Vet
Grams who desire to attend tn ma
tional reunion to be held in Wash
ington, d. c., in June.
The concert band from the John
Robinson Shows furnished excellent
music during the entertainment, rem
dering delightful concert prior to the
presentation of the various feature
acts on the program. Dancing was en-
joyed until a late hour.
Banks of seats had been erected on
both sides of Jackson street between
Lamar and Forsyth streets and crowds
of spectators took advantage of the op
portunity to witness an interesting
and unique performance.
The cadets from the Americus High
school and the Third District A. & NJ.
College appeared in drill formations,
winning rounds of applause by their
splendid execution of the maneuvers.
They were followed by clown acts
from the Robinson Shows, the steam
roller" being put through its PAGES to
the amusement of the crowd. Several
other special features were introduc-
ed by the clowns who drew much ap-
plause by their antics.
Shojiro Uyeno, of the Uyeno Royal
Japanese troupe with the Robinson
Shows, appeared in a clever foot Jug
Cling act which was thoroughly appre-
ciated and applauded by the specta
tors.
The entertainment was arranged by
the A. S. Cults Camp, Sons of Veterans,
Shich organization has requested the
tude of the camp to the Robinson
Shows for their cooperation and cour.
tesy; to Joe Fitzgerald, who painted
the signs free of charge; to the Amer
icus Lighting Company, which furnish
ed free lights; to the Americus Under
taking Company, which provided
chairs: to John w. Shiver, command
ant, for furnishing seats and contrib
uting $25 to the fund; to the Americus
High school and Third District A. &
NJ. cadets for their services; to the
Times Recorder for the publicity given
the entertainment; to Shojiro Uyeno
for his act; to the Robinson Show band
under the direction of Mr.. Masters; to
the clowns for their effective work on
the program; to the girls of the
Americus High school for their CO.
operation in selling tickets; to the
Sons and Daughters for their individ-
uaI cooperation; to the committee in
charge. John w. Shiver, w. o. Barnett
and Gordon Howell.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-11
GEORGIA PREACHERS URGE
CONGREGATIONS TO ENLIST

ATLANTA, Ca, April 11.-Ministers
&. all denominations in Atlanta, what
ever may have been their pacific incli-
rations before the declaration of war.
are urging their congregations to place
at the service of the government their
money and their lives. Following the
patriotic sermons delivered on Easter
Sunday in practically all of the Allan
to churches, the ministers have enter
ed with enthusiasm into the campaign
for eniistments and several will join
the business mems night training class
es now being organized.