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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
The Various Claims.

Fitzgerald claims to be winner over
Ashburn and Cordele by default. Their
contention is based on the assumption
that Cordele and Ashburn really did
intend to be in the tringle. If that
were the case, Fitzgerald would be
winner over these two schools, accord
ing to the state rules. The fact is that
Ashburn never did say they would GO
into the debates. A. G. Cleveland,
superintendent of the Ashburn schools,
is very positive in asserting this. Mr..
Brewer, of Cordele, is equally positive
that he did not agree to enter the tri-
angle. The district secretary has on
file letters from these gentlemen with
their statements. This takes the foun-
dation from under Fitzgerald's con-
tention.
The Fitzgerald principal, Mr..
Stringer, first appealed to Mr.. Stroller,
who decided against him. Then the
Fitzgerald authorities appealed to the
state chairman, Mr.. Stewart, at Ath-
ems, who, without consulting the Third
district officers. rendered a decision
favorable to Fitzgerald, which, how
ever he did not communicate to them.
He did write it to the district presi-
dent Mr.. Stroller then wrote full
statement of all the facts in the case
to Mr. Stewart This morning a tele-
gram was received from Prof. Stew
art announces a decision in favor OF
the Fitzgerald school. Prof c. NJ
Hale of this city, announces that the
Americus school will abide by the
Stewart decision.
To further complicate matters, Mr.
Henry NJ. Woods, Jr., superintendent
of the Cuthbert schools. last night FL
ed a protest with the state chairman,
claiming that his school shall be de-
clared winner over Fitzgerald throush
default. Americus win file a similar
claim. So the whole situation re-
solves itself into the question: How
old is Ann?"
The matter will have to be thresh-
ed out at high school conference.
which will be a part of the district
meet in Americus on April 10 and ia.
unless in the meantime DR.. Stewart
renders from Athens decision that is
not ex parte.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
FITZGERALD NOT
To DEBATE LOCAL
6 7 EA NJ

Supt j. E. Ricketson, of Fitzgerald
telephoned Supt. r. ]. Stroller, Of
Vienna late yesterday afternoon, aud
Informed him that the debating
teams of the Fitzgerald school would
not meet the representatives of Cuth-
bert and Americus, as was planned By
the executive committee of the Third
district at Cordele, on February 3.
This information was communicated
by Mr.. Stroller to the district secre-
tary in Americus last night. This
necessitates a change in the debating
schedule, and so the Americus mega
tive will go to Cuthbert to debate their
affirmative, instead of going to Fitz-
gerald, as was expected. The debate
at the Americus High school auditor
ium between Cuthbert and Americus
will come off tonight, however. ac-
cording to first arrangements. Prof. ,.
l.. Bigham, principal of the Cuthbert
High school, with two student repre-
sentatives of his school arrived in
Americus this afternoon on the
O'Clock train, and they are being en-
tertained by Henry Allen. John w.
May of the local school, with WilbLr
Giddings and L. B. Smith, went to
Cuthbert on the southbound train, and
they will meet the Cuthbert affirmative
there tonight
The muddle arose from the fact that
Ashburn and Cordele schools were re-
Iorted by President Stroller to Prof.
j. S. Stewart, at Athens, as expecting
to enter the district debates, when as
a matter of fact. they did not expect
to do so. Mr.. Brewer. of Cordele, did
write Mr.. Stroller that his school
would be in the debate, but later
changed his mind, and his letter in
forming Mr.. Stroller of his change
reached the latter the day after he
had reported the schools to Mr.. Stew
art. Ashburn never did make a def
mite announcement. but the president
OF the association reported them for
the demate anyway, thinking that IL
they did decide later on really to come
in. they would be provided for in the
schedule
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
FAIR PL { D GE 6
MUST BE PAID
WITHOUT DELAY

A strenuous effort is being made by
the directors of the Third Agricultural
District Fair to collect all the unpaid
stock subscriptions and to clean up
without delay the outstanding pledges
made by citizens of this county when
the capital stock of the fair associa-
ton was put on the market.
A considerable amount of this cap
ital stock yet remains to be paid for
and in order that the remainder of the
construction work at the fair grounds
be completed. it is necessary that
these funds shall be collected immed-
lately.
While several buildings have already
been erected and the grounds fenced,
the stock sheds, entrance and other
buildings are yet to be constructed
and the directors are particularly anX-
ious to finish this part of the work n
preparation for the big fair to be held
here on November 12-17.
Letters are being sent out to all
who pledged themselves to purchase
stock in the fair, and as these obliga-
tions are in the form of notes, the
task of collecting the outstanding sub
scriptions should not prove too diff
cult. if legal measures were found nee
essary to bring about a settlement Of
the claims.
The directors, however, are loath
to adopt drastic measures in collect
ing on the unpaid subscriptions, un-
less in some instances a disposition IS
shown to evade or refuse payment.
1t is expected that in view of the
fact that the fair this fall is an as
sured fact, and that the exposition will
be one of the best in the state, the I'M
paid subscriptions will be paid without
delay, and the directors are proceed
ing with this idea in mind.
Contracts have been made with the
c. w Parker Company for the pres
ence of the famous Parker shows at
the Third Agricultural District fair
this fall and as this collection of at
fractions is considered superior to any
in the country, this prase of the eX-
position is certain of success.
The work of securing exhibits from
tie 10 counties composing the Third
Agricultural district is to be pushed
with all possible energy until the
opening of the exposition and from
PRESENT indications, a comprehensive
display of products from this section
OF Georgia will be secured.
The success of the fair, however,
depends upon the prompt payment OF
the unpaid stock subscriptions. for
unless funds are provided to carry on
the work that must be done in the
various departments, the Third Agri-
cultural fair must fail of accomplish
ing the desired results, the directors
declare.
An urgent appeal is being made to
the stock subscribers who have not
yet met their obligations and the nee
essary funds are expected to be secur-
ed without undue delay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
DIVISION MEETING
TO BE HELLO HERE

The Americus division of the Sum-
er County Sunday School association
will hold a meeting in this city on
Sunday, April 4th. according to plans
now being perfected by He. Allen who
is at the head of the divisional WORK.
The meeting is to be held for the
purpose of obtaining reports from the
various Sunday schools in the Ameri-
Gus division, so that arrangements can
be made for the county Sunday school
convention which is to be held with
in a few weeks. The Americus divis-
ion includes all Sunday schools in
the 27th district of Sumter county.
There are four divisions in the county
and each must be prepared to submit
a report at the county convention COW
ering the work of the entire year.
The county conventions all over
the state precede the state convention
which will be held this year at Savan-
nah early in May.
No definite date or place for the
Sumter County Sunday School conven-
ton has yet been fixed but this is ex-
pected to be settled within a few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
SEVERAL CASES DISPOSED
OF IN CITY COURT TODAY

In the City court today mistriGl
was declared in the case of the State
VS.. Charles Underwood, charged with
violating the prohibition law.
Cases against Charlie Stevens and
Clyde Kamp charged with larceny were
mol pressed. while Peter Burd was ac-
Quilted of the charge of selling whris-
key.
Frank Charlton, convicted of dis
turbing divine worship, was sentenced
to serve 70 months on the gang, as
was James Dowdell, convicted of lar
ceny.
Sam Moore got a sentence of 20
months of SIS for larceny.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
STRONG APPEAL
MADE FOR FUNDS
To RAISE DEBT

The committee in charge of the cam
paign to raise $4,000 to liquidate the
Indebtedness on the new Lee Street
Methodist church is leaving no stone
unturned to acquaint every Methodist
III the city of Americas with the aims
and objects of the canvass that is to
be made on Monday and Tuesday af-
ternoons of next week.
1t is announced by the committee
that in case prospective contributors
10 the fund find it inconvenient at this
time to make cash donations, a spec
ial form of note will be accepted. This
note provides that the contribution is
not payable unless the entire $1,000
i; secured.
Subcommittee are to be named by
the general committee to conduct the
canvass and every Methodist in the
city will have been prepared for the
compaign by the following letter:
Dear Sir: You are, no doubt, al
ready fully advised that there remains
a balance of Five Thousand ($5,000)
Dollars due on the Lee Street Meth
odist church. This handsome building
which has been constructed by the
membership of the First Methodist
church. hould be the source of pride
to every Methodist in the city of Amer
icus.
But this new church cannot be dedi-
Gated to the worthy cause for which
it was constructed, nor can the same
be presented to and accepted by the
conference, under whose direction It
must be conducted in the future, until
it is clear of all Indebtedness.
Realizing the necessity Of paying
Oft this debt at the earliest possible
moment, a joint meeting of the stew
ards of the First Methodist church and
the stewards of the Lee Street Metho
dist church was called and held last
Thursday evening, at which time a
committee was appointed, (the names
of the membership of which are sub
scribed below to outline and promote
a campaign for the purpose of raising
this balance due, $4,000.
We are, therefore, taking the liberty
of placing your name on the list Of
those we believe to be interested in
Methodism, in this new church, and
in the payment of the present out
standing Indebtedness; and a commit
tee composed of members of these two
churches will call upon you in the
next few days for subscription to this
fund.
Now this is going to be our final ef-
fort, and we ask you to help with this
distinct understanding and agreement
that unless every dollar due on this
church. the total sum Of $4,000, is real
lied in this cmpaign, every dollar you
give or agree to give, will be refund
ed to you. In fact, you may make
your subscription, but need not pay
penny until you are satisfied that the
entire amount is raised, and this is
the last time you will be called upon
for this purpose.
We might add that one member, Mr.
John Sheffield. has agreed to raise
one-half of the amount needed, $2,5O9,
from his own purse and that of ten
selected members, if the remainder,
hundreds of us, will pay the other
half.
Please investigate and study the
question, then we feel sure you will
subscribe literally. Yours very truly
T. NJ. FURLOW, Chm'n.
II. NJ. STOKES.
A.D. GATEWOOD.
STEPHEN PACE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
YOUNG HARRY CANNON
PASSES TO BEYOND

LESLIE, Ga, March 23.-Harry, the
siXteen-months old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Cannon, of this place, died
this morning at 445 o'clock after an
illness of twelve days. The funeral
will be held this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock from the Leslie Baptist church
with Rev. C. S. burden, of Plains, off
ciating. Many friends join in sympa-
thy for the beTeaved parents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
Wilhelm Ordered to Rest.

LONDON, March pa private mes
sage reached The Hague today, saying
Emperor Wilhelm is suffering from a
nervous breakdown, and has been or
dered by physicians to take rest cure
at Hamburg, according to dispatches
from the Dutch capital.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
EDITORS MILL De
IN CITY TOMORROW

A large number of the editors OF
the Third Congressional district will
meet Saturday at u o'clock, noon, at
the Windsor Hotel to perfect an or
ganization of the newspapers of the
Third district The meeting was call
ed by Editor Cranston Williams, of the
Times-Recorder, after comforting with
tie editors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23

|. INTRODUCING THE
, WIRELESS DETECTIVE

= MARION. O.. March 23.-In- :
= PRODUCING the wireless detective.
= The Marion county Fish and =
= Game protective association plans =
= a series of wireless stations all :
y over the county to trap violat- :
= ors of the fish and game laws.
= = = = = = + 4 y =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
Seven Of Crew Are Landed.

LONDON, March 23.-The American
steamer Healdton has been torpedoed,
according to an Amsterdam dispatch
10 the Central News, and the sinking
Cf the Healdton is confirmed in a
Reuter- dispatch from the Hague.
A boat containing seven OF the
Healdton's crew has reached Terschel-
ling North Sea)) the dispatch adds.
The steamer Healdton is a tanker OF
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
REGISTER STATES RECENT
RAIN HELPED THE FARMERS

J. w. Register, a farmer residing IN
the Fifteenth district, was in the city
Friday. He states that the rain was
very much needed in his section of the
county, and expressed the belief that
a crop planted since the rain will do
just as well as one planted before the
rain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
Guatemala Enters Protest.

GUATEMALA CITY. March 23-TLe
Guatemaltan government today hand
ed the German minister here a protest
against the recent German note bear
Jig on submarine warfare.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
Can't. Christopher Among Survivors.

LONDON, March 23.-Capt. Chris
tOpher, of the American steamer
Healdton, sunk in the North Sea D.
a German submarine. is among the
survivors, according to a Reuter- dis
patch from The Hague today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23

, "Weather or Nos - There are
= two institutions every married
' man must maintain to be happy;
: his wife and silence-Old Man
= Sage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
; y y = y = = =
, DAILY WEATHER FORECAST

, The weather forecast for Amer
icus and vicinity follows:
RAIN tonight.
Saturday: COLDER and fair.
Sunday: Probably FAIR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23

CONTINUED on Page Six.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23

The Times-Recorder is the ONLYp paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-02-25
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KNIGHTS CELEBRATE
 53RD ANNIVERSARY

BISBEE. Feb. 23-Members of the local Knights of Pythias lodge. as- sisted by delegations from the Doug las and Tombstone lodges celebrated the fifty-third anniversary of the founding of the order last night with an enjoyable entertainment given in inc Odd Fellows hall. The program consisted of vocal solo by J. A. RancOurt: duet by T. J Maddern and Joseph Hicks; an address by Mrs. Pennypacker of the Pythian Sisters lodge here. and the oration of the evening. given by w. G. Gil mere of Tombstone. past chancellor commander of the state. Following the program refreshments were serv. ed and the remainder of the evening was passed in dancing. Among the Douglas visitors here were Chancel. Tor Commander P w. Dewitt. Vice Chancellor Commander Ernest Fleischer and Past Chancellor A. J. Cleveland
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-02-25
RIFLE CLUB MASouE
 BALL A ROWLING SUCCESS

Starting of at the grand march with nearly a hundred costumed cou- pies participating and with the hall crowded 10 overflowing with specta- tors. and ending up at the home waltz at o'clock this morning the Masque Ball given last night at Gage Hall by the Tombstone Rife club. was with out a doubt one of the most success ful affairs of this kind ever rendered in Tombstone. Never before was Gage Hall crowded to over-capacity as il was last night with dancers in costume and spectators galore. The music which was furnished by the Tombstone High School Orchestra, aided by Prof C. E. fTilford. W. A. McSparron and Mrs. w. G. Gilmore, was splendid. and from the first to the last set" it was one enjoyable round Of pleasure Many parties from nearby towns were present all cos tuned, while the local folk turned out loyally, first to help out the cause and second. 10 enjoy themselves, which they did without a doubt.
 That the aair was a success. how ever. was due 10 the untiring work of the various committees in charge of arrangements and not thing was left undone. The hall was periodically decorated with flags and bunting and the floor was excellent While ticket sales were not checked up. Secretary John Walker of the'Rifie Club, stated that financially the affair was success, ful and that enough has been realized 10 purchase the necessary equipment for the targets The committee ap. preciating the support given. through these columns wish to extend thanks 10 all who rendered their share. and especially to the orchestra who donat. ed the music for the occasion
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-02-25
ENTERTAINED FRIENDS AT DINNER

F.. C. Porter. genial assistant Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, entertain ed a few friends yesterday afternoon at the Cottage. The dinner was a sumptuous affair prepared by the host ess. Mrs. A. Klaw, assisted by Miss Abbie Holland. and to say that the af- fair was thoroughly enjoyed by all present would be putting it mildly. Following the repast a few after din ner remarks were indulged in by those present, the dinner party attending the Shefiin, and winding up the even ing at the Masque Ball at Gage Hall Those present besides Mrs. Klaw, Miss Holland. Mir. Porter, were II. J. Welch. Grant Warner, w. A. Nc. Sparron, Tony Giacoma, Owen E.. Duff, l.. F.. Jackson and James Gia. coma
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-02-25
GOVERNOR CAMPBELL
 VISITS cocHise COUNTY

NACO, Feb. 22-Goy. Tom Campbell arrived here this morning to inspec; the Arizona National Guard before il is mustered out In his honor. lhe First Arizona infantry had parade and the governor reviewed it. express ing qualification over the appearance of the regiment.
 This afternoon the governor was the guest of honor at track and iieid meet held by the guardsmen to>cele- brate Washington's birthday. This evening he will attend military dance at the Enlisted Mems club.
 Gov Campbell is trying to arrange to muster out the whole regiment al Phoenix. and with this object in view. has wired ihe war department for per mission. All but two of the com panieS must pass through Phoenix on their way home. anyhow. and the gov ernor thinks il would be appropriate for the whole regiment to be review ed in the capital before il is mustered out II would give the people of the state an opportunity 10 show their ap- preciation of the valuable service per. formed by its guard
 The regiment was mustered in in Douglas. and the army regulations provide for the muster out of all regi, ments al the point where they were mustered in but Gov. Campbell thinks that under the exceptional circum. stances special permission can be ob. tained from the war department. and that the whole regiment can be in Phoenix in week or ten days.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-02-25
WOMAN TO REPRESENT
 ARIZONA AT NEW ORLEANS

PHOENIX, Feb. 22-Mrs. Henry A. Morgan, president of the Arizona Federation of Women's clubs. will represent this state at the council of the general federation of women's clubs. t0 be held in New Orleans. April 9-l3.
 For the first time in its history, Arizona will have a voice in the busi- ness of general federation at a beard meeting. At the convention of the general federation in New York last May, it was decided to give every state representation al the council and it will be gratifying to the club women of this state to know that Mrs Morgan will be among those in attendance.
 Immediately upon her return from the south Mrs. Morgan viii begin a tour of the state for the purpose of visiting every club affiliated with the state organization. She has plan ned to visit the Phoenix clubs in the autumn before the meeting of the state federation in this city.
 When seen at her apartment at the Adams yesterday. Mrs. Morgan stated that she was pleased with the progress of club movement in this state, She mentioned with partic- ular pride the fact that two clubs had affiliated with the state fedora ton since the convention in Globe last month.
 The increase in membership and the enthusiasm which the women in ject into club work were commented upon by Mrs Morgan, who notes all interest in ciyics and household econ Omics that she declares Speaks well for the women of today
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-02-25
JEROME IS CROWDED
 WITH PEOPLE

JEROME, Feb. 22-The Jerome and Verde Valley Business Mems asso- citation has sent out placards for posting depOts, announcing that many more miners have been attract ed here by the activities of the dis trict than there is work for. while the housing accommodations are also lacking for more people, every bed in the district being occupied and many in the cheaper quarters are sleeping on the floors The as- sociation advise that those seeking employment remain away until it gives further notice.
 Heavy snowfall has prevailed dur ing the last 4s hours. adding conGi- tions of danger to health under the prevailing crowded conditions.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-02-25
NEW FIRE RECORD
FOR sISBEE CITY

BISBEE. Feb. 23-Bisbee estab- lished a new fe record yesterday. Three alarms were turned in during the day, the last of which might have proved serious had il not been for the promptness of the department in getting on the job The first alarm came from the home of Dan Seed. where some person cad set fire to grass in the yard. The second was shortly after o'clock in the after noon when the fremen extinguished a small blaze on the roof of the home Of J. B Gibson on Art Hill
 The last alarm was from the Hol- brook house on Naco road Chief Norton found blaze in a room fill ed with furniture, which was ex- tinguished after about $50 damages had been done The room was lock- ed and Norton had to break his way in, cutting his hand severely on glass. No explanation could be Sc cured as to how the fire caught.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-02-25
DOG WITH RABIES
BITES VETERINARIAN

BISBEE. Feb. 23-That an epi- demic of rabies is inevitable in Phoe- nix unless great care is exercised by persons owning animals. is the be- lief of Dr. H. F.. Gerdes. we'll known veterinarian Dr Gerdes bases his belief on the discovery of a case of hydrophobia in deg al 30s North First avenue.
 Dr. Gerdes. who was called 10 at tend the dog last Sunday, was himself bitten on the hand and as a result has been forced to undergo the Pas teur treatment.
 According to information secured by Dr. Gerdes. the mad dog attack ed several animals, including dogs cats, chickens and horses. in the i'm. mediate vicinity. before il was dis covered that he was suffering from rabies. As result, il has been necessary 10 kill several valuable peis
 Despite the fact that every effort was made to kill all animals bitten by the dog. il is stated that several escaped For this reason, persons are warned 10 exercise care in hand ling animals of any kind.