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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-20

RESOLUTION NO GAS

EENNllsk H. Lon NJ 6AN.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
CITY on HAMMOND. INDIANA.
Notice for the Connecting and Lay
ing Of Lead Pipe to the Lot Line in
Garfield Street. Section II. between the
north curb line of Conkey Avenue and
the south curb line Of Washington Ave
nue..
Notice is hereby given to all property
owners abutting on said Garfield Street
between terminal ints specified
to connect and lay to the lot line a
three-quarter t3) inch lead water pipe
for each twenty-five t25) feet Of real
estate abutting on each side OF said
Street Except wherever exempted by
the Board Of Public Works. between
said points. within fourteen C14) days
from the date Of the last publication OF
this notice and in the event that any
person or persons shall fail to make
said connections within said time. the
Board of PubAc Works will cause said
work TO be done as provided by resolu-
ton passed this day under Ordinance
Ne 6S2. passed hy the Common Coun-
ell or this City dc Hammond on the SRI
day Of July, 1906 and the collection Of
the cost thereof shall be made as there
in provided.
JOCOB SCHROEDER,
BARNEY a. CARTER.
DANIEL Y ENRIGHT.
Board of Public Works.
Mar 90 %
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NOTICE.
RESOLUTION NO. $50
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, /

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF HAMMOND. INDIANA.
Notice for the Connecting and Laying
Or Lead Pipe to the Lot Line in Gar
field Street. Section j." from the south
curb line of Conkey Avenue to the north
curb line Of Kenwood Avenue.
Notice is hereby given to all property
owners abutting on said Garfield St be
tween terminal points specified to con-
newt and lay to the lot line a three-quar-
ter ca inch lead water pipe for each
twenty-five (25) feet Of real estate abut-
ting on each side Of said Street Except
wherever exempted by the Board Of
Public Works. between said points.
Within fourteen GD days from the date
Of the last publication Of tits notice and
in the event that any person or persons
shall fail to make said connections
within said time. the Board of Public
Works viii cause said work 70 be done
as provided by resolution passed this
day under Ordinance Ne. 6S2. passed by
the Common Council OF this city OF
Hammond on the Bird day of July. 1906.
and the collection IF the cost thereof
shall be made as therein provided.
JACOB SCHROETFR.
BARNEY A. CARTER.
DANIEL V ENRIGHT.
Board of Public Works.
Mar 20 -
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WORKS. ss HAMMOND.
MARCH 10TH. 1917.


TO WHOM TT NAY CONCERN
Notice Is hereby given by the Board
Of ] lblic Works of the City Of Ham
mond. Indiana, that il is desired and
deemed necessary to improve Garfield
street. Section e, !" from the south curb
line of Kenwood Avenue TO the north
curb line of Standard Avenue. in the
City Of Hammond, Indiana by con
structing therein between said terminal
points. macadam pavement twenty
seven feet wide and mine and oue-haIf
inches in depth with poured asphalt.
raising an manhoIcs to correct grade
reconstructing all catch basins 10 cor
rect line and grade. as authorized by
Improvement Resolution So. cas- sdont-
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Mar 20 r

RESOLUTION NO. GAO. DEPART
MENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. OF
FTCE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS, IS: HAMMOND. IND
MARCH 18TH. 1917.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
Notice is hereby given by the Board
Of Public Works Of the city Of Ham
mond. Indiana, that il is desired and
deemed necessary to improve Garfield
street, Section T." from the south curb
line Of Conkey Avenue To the north curb
line or Kenwood Avenue. in The city Of
Hammond, Indiana. by constructing
therein. between said terminal points.
a macadam pavement twentv-sevcn feet
wide and nine and one-half inches IN
depth with poured asphalt. raising all
manholes to correct grade. reconstruct
ing all catch basins to correct line nd
grade. constructing combination cement
curb with gutter flag and cement side
walk five feet wide, five inches ia
depth, as authorized by Improvement
Resolution No. 64a. adopted by said
Board on the 18Th day Of NE rch 1917.
All work done in the making Of said
above described public Improvement
shall be in accordance with the terms
and conditions Of tho Improvement
Resolution No sac adopted by the
Board Of Public Works on the above
named date. and the detailed drawings.
plans. proffles and specifications which
are now on file and may be seen in the
office of said Board Of Public Works
Of the City of Hammond, Indiana. The
Board of Public Works has fixed the
11th day Of April. 1917, at ten o'clock
a. m, as q date for the hearing Of all
persons interested or whose property is
affected by said Improvement. and viii
decide whether the benhts that VIII ae-
crue 10 property abutting and ad-
iacent to the proposed Improvement
and to said City will be equal TO or
exceed the estimated cost Of the pro
posed Improvement as estimated by the
City Civil Engineer.
JACOB SCHROEDER,
BARNEY A. CARTER
DANIEL. Y. ENRIGHT.
Board Of Public Works.
Mar 20 p
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For Sale-AutomoDiles

FOR SALE - 7-passenger Chandler
Good condition. At Gran ger YVhfta-
ker. inquire for =. MANS. Hammond
3-20-3
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Frankfort Indiana. March 10, 1917
Mar 20:1t
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No. 1885 consolidated with Nos. 1881
and 1852
State Of Indiana.
6ss:
County Of Lake,
Lake Superior Court. November Term
1915.
HAMMOND BUILDING LOAN & saw
INGS ASSOCIATION. A CORPORA
TION, PLAINTIFF. vs.. MIKE KIPF
EFT Al. DEFEN DANTS- MIKE
KIPP EFT AL. CROSS COMPLAINTS
VS..
FRANK GROSS SR.. EFT AL.
BY virtue Of an order Of sale to me
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-20

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT
COURT. FOR THE DISTRICT OF
INDIANA IN BANKRUPTCY. IN
THE MATTER OF JOSEPH CIRRUS
TWOSKI. VOLUNTARY BANKRUPT.
CAUSE NO. 2G6.
To the creditors Of Joseph Chrustow-
ski. voluntary bankrupt Of whiting.
Lake County, State Of Indiana:
You. and each Of you. are hereby no
titled that on the 18Th day Of March. A.
D. 1917. Joseph Chrustowski was duly
adjudged bankrupt. and the nrst meet
ing Of his creditors viii be held at the
Court Room in the S-deral Building.
Hammond, Indiana. at nine o'clock a.
m. Friday. April -. 1917. at which
time the creditors may attend. prove
their claims. examine the bankrupt. ap-
point a trustee and transact such furth-
er business as may properly come be-
fore such meeting
In order to- receive c0nsifera ton. ali
claims must be properly endorsed on
the outer side thereof with the name
of the bankrupt. name and address of
creditor amount claimed. and name and
address Of counsel If any.
HARRY C. SHERIDAN.
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Frankfort Indiana. March 10. 1917.
Mar 20:1t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-20

This famous Palmist reads your en-
Tire life from cradle to old age. Just
as the hand indicates. Gives you
dates and facts: tells you what has
passed IL life and what is happening
without asking a single question. She
does not tell things to please. But
reads things just as the hands indi-
cate, tells you the planets you were
born under, the lucky and unlucky
planets. when and where you will
marry. settles and explains love, fam.
fly troubles. marriage. divorce. health.
BUSINESS, law suits. speculstions. in
vestments, transactions OF all kinds.
IN fact. no matter what your hope.
fear or ambition. come to this noted
Palmist and find help. There is no
need for anyone to be unsuccessful.
her advice removes all trouble She
guarantees satisfaction or no charge.
Her readings are strictly confidential
Call and consult her free.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-20

FOR sAI.E-50 II. on east side of Hen
~ St block north OF Hoffman; as
sessments paid to date; price $3.50, 500
down. balance in monthly payments.
Compare this with prevailing prices in
same locality. c q. Tnlman, 1924 Fort
Dearborn Bank bldg. Chicago. 3:16:3
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-20

FOR SAl.E-S-room residence. modern
in every respect. located on 126 II.
frontage on Howard ave, near Gary car
line. viii divide; this is a bargain. in
vestiEate Phone 440 Hammond. S22
Howard ave. S:17:I
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Wanted Male Help,

WANTED manager to handle an
established proposition and app@1i.
statesmen for the following ccuht me-
Lake. Porter. New and Jaspees.o o6 4 aS
pToDosit{on vim pay $4,000 to S2uoUV
fsr month ana corporation VIII help es-
fahlieh this territory. $4,000 working
capital necessary gu lnaulea ltte ~ ~
eTs ana thirty DAYS allowed on all goods
ordered Dealers ia this territory now
selling our product. Address Box ID, r. - q
Times Hammond.
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Of March. 1917.
al lwork done in the making Of said
above described public Improvement
shall be in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the Improvement
Resolution No. '647 adopted by The
Board of Public Works on the above
named date. and The detailed drawings
plans. profles and specifications which
are now on file and may be seen in the
office OF said Board Of Public Works
of the city Of Hammond Indiana The
Board Of Public Works has fixed the
nth day Of April. 1917. AT ten o'clock
q. m. as a date for the hearing Of ALI
persons interested or whose property is
affected by said Improvement ana Will
decide whether the benefits Tint viii
accrue to the property abutting and adj
jacent TO the proposed Improvement
and to said City will be equal to or ex-
coed the estimated cost of the pro
posed Improvement as estimated by the
City Civil Engineer.
JACOB SCHROEDER.
BARNEY A. CARTER.
DANIEL V. ENRIGTIT
Board Of Public works
Mar 90 n
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-20
Real Estate Bargains


Groom modern bungalow. Harrison st.
Hyde PARK. oak trim, buffet. shades
and electrical fixtures; S3,350-s5oU
cash, balance same as rent
6-room modern bungalow. Van Buren,
st. Hyde Park. buffet. linen closets.
French doors. sun parlor. fire place,
all roRms trimmed in oak, electrical
fixtures and window shades, $3.S0O-
$3.50 cash, balance same as rent.
6-yoom modern bungalow Claude St
oak trim. buffet, ETC., shades ana eleG-
tricai fixtures; $3.S00-$500 cash, bal
ance same rent.
S-room modern residence. Highland st.
lower floor in oak, now under con
struetIon; S4.000-$50O cash. balance
same as rent.
broom modern residence. East Sibley
St. $500 cash. easy terms.
We own seve raj lots and viii build 10
suit on easy terms
JOHN II WILHELM & SON,
Complete Home Builders.
Call 1463 Hammond. VIII call for YOU.
3.19.2
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Mar % II
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NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT

NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT
THE STATE OF INDIANA LAKE
COUNTY. IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR
COURT. MARCH TERN 1917. KATY
KECsKEMETKY VS.. MAT KECsKE-
METKY- CAUSE NO 1865 AC-
TON TO DIVORCE.
Now comes the plaintiff by BENZ Ger
don, attorney. and files her complaint
herein. together with an AFFIDAVIT of a
competent person, showing that the de-
PENDANT. Mat Kecslemetky. is not a
resident Of the State of Indiana
Said defendant is therefore hereby
notified Of the tendency Of said action
and that the same will stand for trial
at the next term of said Court and that
unless he appear and answer or demur
therein. at the calling Of said cause. on
the 18th day Of May. A D. 1917 the
same being the second day Of the next
term of said Court TO be begun and held
in the Court House Room No. .. at
Hammond. in said County and State.
on the second Monday of May. A. ID.
1917. said action viii be heard and de-
termined in his absence.
In Witness Whereof. 7 hereunto set
my hand end afnx the Seal Of said
Court. at Hammond. this goth day of
March, a. D. 1917
HERBERT L. WHEATON.
Clerk L. S G.
BY Roscoe Hemstock.
Deputy Clerk
Mar 20 "a Apr 2
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT
COURT FOR THE DISTRICT or
INDIANA, IN BANKRUPTCY. IN
mn G 4 ~
LEWIS. VOLUNTARY BANKRUPT.
CAUSE NO. 26<.
To the creditors Of Samuel A. Lewis.
voluntary bankrupt. of Gary. Lake
county Indiana;
You and each of you, are hereby no.
tiled that on the 3rd day Of March. A.
p. 1917. Samuel A Lewis was duly adj
Judged bankrupt and the first meet
ing OF his creditors viii be held at the
Federal Court Room, Hammond Indi-
ana, at nine o'clock a. m, Friday. April
13. 1917, at which time the creditors
may attend. prove their claims. examine
the bankrupt. appoint a trustee and
transact such further business as may
properly come before said meeting.
In order to reseive consideration ali
claims must be properly endorsed on
the outer SAtE tIeEENL with A4lt HafAG OIL
the bankrupt, name and address Of
creditor, amount claimed and name and
address DC counsel. If any
HARRY c. SHERIDAN.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Frankfort. Indiana, March 10, 1917.
Mar colt
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT
COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF
INDIANA. N BANKRUPTCY. IN
THE MATTER OF GEORGE a Lev
ERING. VOLUNTARY BANKRUPT.
CAUSE NO. 265
To the creditors Of George a. Lever
ing. voluntary bankrupt, Of Hammond.
Lake County. Indiana:
vow. and each Of you. are hereby no
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-20
NOTICE

Hereafter no classified ADS 80
be accepted over telephone unl '.ss
that person has telephons 80
furnishes us with the correct 80
Der OF same at time OF placing
ad.
All persons placing adve1 ST
ments with us ove< phone mus 80 -
at the office and pay for same -
in five days otherwise an $500
charge of TEN CENTS VIII ne A1+1AS
for COLLECTING. -
The best service can be g1VeN -
offce and nav Tor a1ne at time OK
placing the advertisement.
LAKE COUNTY PRINTING AND
PUBLISHING CO.
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RESOLUTION NO. CAS- DEPART
MENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. OFFICE
OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC
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Legal Notices.


7 y
This is to notify the public that I
viii not be respons BILE for debts con-
trscted for nv my wife, Ollie Nehis or
her son, Walter.
ERNST NEHL.S,
Bits 105 ogden ST
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-20

RESOLUTION NO. 64T DEPA RTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS. OFFICE OF
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
SIS: HAMMOND, IND. MARCH 19.
1917
TO WHOM IT MAY CoNCERN
Notice IS hereby given by the Board
Of Public Works Of the City Of Ham
mond. Indiana. that 1t IS desired and
deemed necessary To improve Garfield
street. Section To" from the north
curb line Of Conkey Avenue to the
south curb line or Washington Avenue
in the city Of Hammond. Indiana. by
constructing therein. between said ter
minal points. a macadam pavement
thirty feet in width and nine and one
half inches in depth with poured as
phalt. raising all menholes to correct
line and grade. reconstructing all catch
basins on correct line and grade. and con-
structIng cement sidewalks feet wide.
Ave inches in depth. forming a curbing
eighteen inches in depth. as authorized
by Improvement Resolution No SAT.
adonted BY slid Board an the 18th day
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-20
AUTO TIRE SALE.
Horses and Cattle.

FOR SALlOne good delivery horse
wagon and harness. No 1 condition
Phone Whiting %. $50 Indiana Blvd.
Robertsdale 1906
~OR SALE-Drivtng horse with har-
ness. For further particulars apply II
Meeten, Highland, Ind Phone 26R
3:1-.2
FOR SALE-Eight head Of mares and
horses that I have taken in on the
sale of cars weighing from 1850 TO 1850
lbs. SIS 10 $500: guarantee for 80 DAYS
given with every horse. IT'S Fayette st
Moerleln Brewery barn. Hammond. Ind
S:12tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-20

81 Ever notice how often
a discarded newspaper
is turned to the GLASS;
fed Advertising % page9
g Want ads are among
the most thoroughly
used columns of the
daily press.
q You can scarcely fail
Of results when you use
a classified ad.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-20

d. 1917, George A. lowering was duly
adjudged a bankrupt. and the first meet
ing Of his creditors viii be held at the
Federal Court Room. Hammond, Indiana.
at nine O'Clock a. m. Friday. April 13.
1917. at which time the creditors may
attend. prove their claims. examine the
bankrupt, appoint a trustee and tran
sact such further business as may prop
erly come before such meeting.
In order TO receive consideration. all
claims must be properly endorsed on
the outer side thereof with the name Of
the bankrupt name and address Of cred
ttor amount claimed. and name and adj
dress Or counsel. II any
HARRY G. SHERIDAN.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Frankfort Indiana. March H. 1917.
Mar cost
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-20

WANTED - Middle aged
man for janitor and gen
eral work around store. APP
plv Supt. f. c. Minas Co,
Hammond.
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Classified Advertisements
Situations Wanted.

MIDDLE AGED LADY. THOROUGHLY
experienced IN hotel work wants posi-
ton in he s. or some institution as man
aging houaekeeper. Address CPS Times.
Hammond 3-20-l
MIDDLE AGED LADY WANTS posi-
ton as housekeeper. Address A b
Times. Hammond 3-20-2
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Saturday, the 18th day Of
April. 1917.

between the hours OF ten o'clock a. m
and four o'clock p. m. the rents and
profits for period not exceeding seven
years. of the following described real
estate. to-wit:
lots Thirteen C3) and Fourteen O4).
in Block six 90. in Rolling Mil
Addition 10 tho City Of Hammond.
Lake County. Indiana.
II said rents and profits viii not sell for
"A sufficient sum 10 satisfy said decree,
interest and costs. Z viii at the same
time and place offer for sale the fee
simple In and 20 said real estate. or SO
much thereof as may be sufficient to
satisfy said judgment interest, costs
and aceruing costs. Said sale viii be
made with relief from valuation or an
praisement laws.
Taken as the property OF Frank Cross
ct al. q the suit CO Hammond Bnildfnr
Loan & Savings Association. a corpor +
tion.
LEWIS r BARNES.
Sheriff Lake County. Indiana
l. T. Meyer Atty for Plaintiff
Mar 20 p APR 9
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LOST-Brown envelope purse contain
ing money snd railroad ticket. Satur-
day night on Whiting and East Chica go
car. Reward. Finder please call Whit
ing 32g-J 3-20-1
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Lest and Found.

IOST-String Of rosary beads some
where between Beacon st. and the St
Marv's church. the beads were on a sill
yer chain. Finder please call at 1909
Beacon st, East Chicago. 500
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Wanted to Rent.

WANT To RENT-A small modern flat
or cottage on South Side. Address
q, Times, Hammond. 3-20-6
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JACOB SCHROEDER.
BARNEY A. CARTER
DANIEL Y. ENRIGHT.
Board of Public Works.
Mar 90 81
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WANTED To BENT-A small cottage.
with barn Address A r, Times.
Hammond 5000
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-20

FOUND-Dog: color. tan and white:
very large. At A. Souglas st, Ham
naond 320-2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-20

WANTED TO REST-Arodern fiat
steam heated. Phone 63 Hammond.
3.17 9
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WANTED TO RENT-Sman house or
fiat or hskpg suite. Phone 226, Ham
mond. S-20-2
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Hammond Furniture
Hospital

s2s North Holman St Phone 246z for
up-to-date CpholsteriLg. Furniture Re
caring. Mattresses made to order. All
work called for and delivered
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-20

directed from the Clerk of the Lake
Superior Court, / Will expose To- pubic
sale 70 the highest bidder for cash IN
hand. at the east door Of the Court
House In crown Point. Indiana. on
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-20

Frankfort Indiana. March 1e. 1917.
Mar 2o:lt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-22
The STANDARD
PHONE 226
SPECIAL SALES FOR MONDAY
AND TUESDAY.

Three Thousand Yards smooth, round
Sea Island full yard wide; Monday and
Tuesday only, - yards for $1OO.
Hemmed Sheets for large double beds
72x9o inches, sc.
Adamantine Pins, full size papers
and full count, three full papers for SC.
Special Lot of Embroidery Insertings
medium, wide and narrow widths, 10c
to 15c values at yard sc.
Ladies' Patent Low Cut Shoes in all
new styles, Pumps, Strap Sandals and
Ties; value $500 and $3.50 pair, $1.98
Odd Lot Ladies' Sample Waists, plen
ty in the lot that are worth $1.00;
choice 39c.
Linen Sheeting, guaranteed 80 inches
wide and worth $3.50 yard, csc.
Mems Pepper and Salt Cotton Sum-
mer Pants; manufacturers price now
$3.50 dozen; our price for these
pair $1OO.
Mems GuyOt Suspenders, white, black
and full line of colors, pair 25c.
Ladies' Seamless Hose, high spliced
heels and toes, full regular lengths,
pair 15c.
Misses Seamless Stockings, Xxi rib
bed; sizes 5 to 1-3; no extra charge
for the large sizes. pair 15c.
Ladies' Bleached Ribbed Undervests,
very elastic; each sc.
Duplex Window Shades; white one
side, green other side; value $125; our
price complete 79c.
Genuine Opaque Window Shades, ser
viceable quality, complete SOC.
Household Ammonia, full size bot
ties; limit three to one buyer; bot
tie sc.
Peroxide, four ounce bottles; limit
three to one buyer; bottle &c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-22
Pr D PER T.Y VALUE
SHOWS INCREASE

The taxable property of Sumter
county has increased in value $1O0,772
since 1916, according to the record
books of Tax Receiver George D.
Jones' who yesterday afternoon closed
-Hp his accounts for the current year.
The books show that the total as
sessed valuation of Sumter county
property in 1916 was $7,999O1O, while
his year the totals show 5000 1872 for
both real and personal property
The equalizers completed their work
several days ago and the recapitulation
Of the digest was finished yesterday af
ternoon, although the books will not
De turned over to the county commits
siorers until Monday 1t is expected
tliat the commissioners will fix the tax
rate a. meeting to be held at an
euriv date.
The increase in valuation is taken
as an indication that Sumter county is
making gratifying progress in develop
mrnt of its resources.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-22
FIRST OPEN COTTON
SHOWN IN THIS CITY

!, Leon C. Griffin, a well known Sum.
ter county farmer residing near Les
lie, exhibited an open boil OF cotton
at the courthouse on Friday afternoon.
this being the first sample of the 1917
crop to be shown in Americas.
The cotton in the southeastern sec
ton Of the county is reported to be in
a considerably more advanced stage
than that in any other district. Mr..
Grittn stated that he has fair sprink-
Ing OF open bolls in his cotton, and
that with continuance of seasonable
weather he will be able to bring the
first bale Of 1917 cotton to this city by
August 1st
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-22

Miss Rosa McLendon leaves today
for Atlanta, where she will take a post
graduate course in the Gossard school
Of Corsetry, to be held at the Georgian
Terrace during the next week. Miss
McLendon is graduate corsetierre.
ard is at the head ofthat thriving de-
partment at Pinkston Co
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Want Advertisements

Figure your OWE want nd. Minimum
charge Is 2se. Fer Insertions less
than two weeks, one cent per WOrd.
For insertions between two and f0ur
weeks, three-fOurtha of q cent per
word, For Insertions of more THAI
four weeks, cne.han cent per word.