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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
WATERLOO MAN DIES
in AUTO ACCIDENT

Waterloo. Aug 29.-Ray Thompson
was killed instantly and two compan.
ions. man and woman, were in
jured early today when the automobile
which Thompson was driving turned
over and plunged off an embankment
on the Hawkeye highway, eleven miles
east of Waterloo. Thompson's neck
was broken.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
CITY ASKS $3.50, 600.

Fort Madison, Aug. 30.-Through a
suit filed in the district court by the
city, through its attorneys. the Miss
issippi River Power company becomes
the defendant in an action for the re-
covery OF s250,000 for alleged damage
to the sewer system, the street ends
and the river front of the city Of Fort
Madison.
city is striving to recover, $4,000 is
asked for alleged damage to the sewer
system. $4,000 for alleged damages to
the street ends. and 10000 for the al
legged damage to the river front.
The suit was filed only after a long
series 'of negotiations and as the par
ties in the CONTROVERSY could appar-
emily arrive at no amicabe agreement.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
BURLINGTON MAN
LOSES HIS CLAIM

Burlington, Aug. 30.-Clarence A.
Florang of this city, one of two men of
Burlington who had been granted ex-
emption by the district board, is not
exempt according to an official notice
received here yesterday. This notice
Is to the effect that the district board
has revoked its decision in exempting
Mr. Florang, the cause for this action
being additional Information"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
IOWA GIRL GOES TO CHINA.

Nevada. Aug. 3O.-Miss Ruby
Thompson of this city. will sail the lat
ter part Of October from Vancouver,
B. c., on the steamer Empress Of Rus
STA for China where she will enter the
foreign missionary service Of the
Methodist church, having been in a
Chicago training school for some time
and received her appointment
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
HIS NAME WAS AIIcE.

Waterloo. Aug. Sole wanted to
join the navy. His uncle guardian
objected.
While looking up his birth record 1t
was discovered that his name had been
recorded as Alice E. Broughard.
His name Is Aldus. The matter is
now Strengthened out and Aldus has
enlisted in Uncle Sans navy. Uncle
finally consented. Aldus says he is 70.
ing to prove himself a man. and no
Alice.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
CANNING FACTORY OPENS.

Iowa City, Aug. 30.-1owa City's
mammoth canning factory will open
for the 1917 season soon Consider
able work and expense have been put
into the plant this year and all is in
readiness for the start. The company
is operated by Cedar Rapids and Vim
ton interests and put up the celebrated
"Vfnton" corn at this city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31

leaders and disbanding parliament,
the south still regards him as repub
lican, and at the present time he is
the only compromise candidate for
! the presidency that the south seems
to be willing to consider.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31

MANY HEADLIGHT VIoLATORs.
Burlington, Aug. S0.-The second
night of the campaign against the glar-
ing headlights was even more fruitful
from the standpoint Of the police than
the previous night. at which time six
arrests were made,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
IOWA FRIENDS IN SESSION.

Oskaloosa. Aug. S0.-The ffty-fifth
session of the Iowa yearly meeting Of
Friends commenced here yesterday
and will close September g. Speakers
OF national prominence have been
secured for addresses. Large numbers
of delegates from all parts of the state
are expected to be in attendance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
SIXTEENTH REUNION PLANNED.

Knoxville, Aug. 3O.-The sixteenth
fantry will be held in Knoxville on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
September II, 10 and IA. s. A. Gose,
president, and J. H. Chrisman, secre-
tary, have issued notices to all the
comrades. urging them to attend the
meeting
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
ONE plvoce TO FIVE WEDDINGS

Council Bluffs. Aug. 30.-One mar
riage out of every five proves a mis-
fit in this county. This is shown by
the court house record. During the
first six months ninety-five petitions
for divorce were filed, while the mar
rage licenses issued during that
period numbered 479.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
DRY LAW CHARGE.

Davenport, Aug. 30.-Harry Hazelit
and ]. G. Anderson, both residents Of
Ainsworth, waived preliminary hear
ing before. United States Commission
er A. G. Bush and were held to the
federal grand jury on charges of vio-
lating the bone dry law.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
HAc,E-Buck WEDDING.

Mt. Pleasant. Aug. 3O.-Miss Florence
Buck, the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs N.
c. Buck. residing east of town. was
married to Floyd Hagie. Of West Broad
street. DR.. Schell. president of Iowa
Wesleyan, performed the ceremony.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
FURNISHING LIGHT AND POWER.

Newton, Aug. 30.-The Iowa Light
company Of Grinnell is now furnishing
the Newton people with electric lights
and power. The current was turned on
Saturday night for the first time.
About forty customers will be served.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
MAN is 90 YEARS OLD.

Abba. Aug. 3o.-J. H. Plymate has
Just celebrated his ninetieth birthday
anniversary. A number Of relatives
and friends spent the day with him
and a we'll prepared dinner was served.
Mr.. Plymate Is we'll for man Of his
advanced age.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
Apple Jelly

pound
One pint strained juice; determine amount of sugar
to be added by the of the alcohol test previously gven
bring the juice to BOIL add the sugar. and cook rapidly
possible until the jelly point is reached Remove from
the fire. skm pour into hot sterzed glasses and when
cold cover with melted paraffin.
Courier classified ads 1c per word each Insertion
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
GRINNEI.L OPENS
LATER THIS YEAR

Grinnell, Aug. 30.-The opening Of
Grinnell college has been postponed
two weeks, until September 26, accord
ing to an announcement made by Pres
ident ]. H. T. Main. 9
Registration will begin Monday
September "a.
Postponement is due to the request
Of many students who wish to finish
work on farms which they began last
spring for national service, and to the
fact that the new mems dormitories
will not be completed until late next
month.
A number of other American col
leges will begin two weeks later this
fail for similar reasons.
HONOR FRATERNITY SOLDIERS.
Cedar Rapids, Aug. 30.-A banquet
was served at the Hotel Montrose to
fifteen members of the Delta Phi Ep-
silon fraternity members of Battery e
and of the headquarters company. and
five civilian members of the fraternity.
The dinner was in compliment to the
enlisted members of the fraternity
who are leaving the city soon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
We Solicit Your Trade
r.. $. FIELD
MINISTER'S RESPONDING

Des Moines, Aug 30.-The ministers
of Iowa are responding enthusiastic.
ally to the request of the Greater Iowa
association that they preach an Iowa
sermon on September. 30-the Sunday
preceding Greater Iowa week, which
has been set this year Oct. to g. in.
elusive
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-31
NEW MlLWAUkEE RoUNphoUsE.

North McGregor. Aug. 30.-The Mil
waukee company has vacated the old
roundhouse here and moved into the
modern roundhouse built during the
past year This building has very
modern pieces of machinery. and is
one of the finest and best equipped
on the Milwaukee system
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-13
How to Get This Little Machine FREE

and friends, in fact everybody TO make
their purchases at the four stores below.
Ask them to get the coupons and save them
for you. A little work after school in your
neighborhood will make you the winner.
Make up your mind now that you are going
to be the proud owner of this little machine
and Get Busy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-13

tifcates and turn them IN on or before Sat
urday. Nov. ;. at / o p. m. Three impartial
judges will be selected to canvass the re
turns and the boy or girl having the great
est number Of one dollar certificates will
get the automobile, Free. Start today, ask
your parents. brothers, sisters. relatives
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-13
COFdTES
OPENS
TODAY
CLOSES
SATURDAY,
NOV. ,,
AT 10 ?. NJ.

Every time purchase IS made at any
Of the four stores listed below you will get
coupon equal to the amount Of yourPur-
chase. When you have enough coupons
to make a dollar turn them in to any OF the
merchants and they will give you IN ex-
change a dollar certificate. Save these Ger
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
CATHOLICS REMEMBER THE
CHILDREN OF BELGIUM

AUGUSTA, Ca. Feb. 5.-The unfor-
tunate children of Belgium were re-
membered bounteously In every Cath
Ollie parish In Georgia last Sunday. &C
cording to reports received by the
Catholic Laymens Association. In re-
spouse to an appeal from Pope Bene-
dict a collection was taken up at every
Mass in every church and handsome
sum was reali2ed-in the thousands, In
fact-contrtbutors responding most
generously, whether in the big war
they are pro-entente or pro-German.
The size of the sum is considered due
not 80 much to the fact that Belgium
is more than 80 per cent Catholic as to
the pity excited by the fearful eondi-
ton of the Belgian children, tens OF
thousands of whom are suffering orph-
ans and waits
The contribution OF American Cath
olics is headed by gift of 10000 lire
from Pope Benedict.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
THE WHATCHANA COLUMN
By George Martin
CLOTHES.

In spite of the fact that his friends
finally opened him up and spilled him
all over the sidewalk. Caesar lived In
happy times, Especially with regard to
Globes.
Clothes nowadays are all wrong
About the only thing they're good for is
to spend money on and brag about.
In Caesars time one bedsheet and a
bay wreath made well dressed man
And convivial souls felt free to drink
their fill and go home when they pleas
ed, secure in the knowledge that their
wives couldn't tell the difference be-
tween a nightshirt and dress suit.
Those we're the days when mother
chopped up fathers business garb for
guest towels, and father retaliated by
eating breakfast In huff and wearing
the tablecloth up town.
Men dressed in bedclothes and were
happy then.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
Legal Advertisements
Sherf's Sale.

G EORG1A--Sumter County.
VIII be sold before the courthouse
door, in said County and State, be-
tween the legal hours of sale, on the
first Tuesday in February, 1917. the
following described real estate, to-wit:
House and lot No. 227 Brannon
avenue, and City lot with two houses
thereon, on west side of Lee street,
North Of pumping station in the City
OF Americas, Georgia, and also lot with
three houses thereon on the east side
of North Lee street, and being North
Of lot of Marshal! Swearingen prop
erty in the City of Americas. Georgia.
and all of that property described In
deed from B. s. Walker, Jr., and Mrs.
Ella L. Shipp. recorded in deed book
XIX. folio 22S, October %, 1919, and
also deed of estate Of B. S. Walker and
Mrs. Ella L. Ship. recorded In deed
Cook mn, folio 14S, December goth,
1913. which description In said deed
are made part and parts Of this instru-
ment. Also deed from Q. w. Fuller to
f.. R. johnson recorded in deed book
LII, folio SEQ, date July 1st, 1918, deed
A B. Ansley, Book u, folio S39, Oct
T. 1909, and Mrs. ]. c. Dixon, book u,
folio 1874. Dec Z 1908, also my entire
crop Of cotton. corn. peas, potatoes and
cane which are now growing or may
be grown by me and my hands during
the entire ensuing twelve months.
Also that property referred to IN
ueed of B. s. Walker, Jr., ann Mrs. Ella
L. Ship, recorded in deed book XIX,
folio 22S, October %. 1912, to H. R.
Johnson and described as follows, to-
Wit:
One City lot and building thereon
in the City of Americas. Georgia. Sum
ter County, described as follows: Com
mencihg at point fifty feet from the
southeastern corner of Cotton avenue
aud Wild street, and running along
Cotton avenue, in a southernly diree-
ton sixty feet; thence in an easterly
direction lis feet, more or less, to a
twelve foot alley on the rear; thence
in a northerly direction q distance OF
sixty feet; thence in a westerly direc-
ton to a point Of beginning. Said land
bounded on the north by a fifty foot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
SGdbOdFd Air Line
The Progressive Railway Of The SOuiE

Leave Americas for Cordele, Ro-
chelle. Abbeville, Helena, Lyons, Col
Inns. Savannah, Columbia, Richmond
Portsmouth and points East and South
12'aI N
asee an
Leave Americus tor Cordele, Able
vile, Helena and intermediate points
SSH p m
Leave Americas for Richland, At
lanta, Birmingham, Hurtsboro, Mont
gomery and points West and Northwest
s:O6 m
Leave Americas for Richland. Cox
umbus, Dawson. Albany and intern a.
date points
1880 N
Seaboard Buffet Parlor-sIeeping Chr
on Trains 10 and IA arriving Americas
from Savannah 11:25 p. m. and leav-
ing Americas for Savannah 1880 q. m.
Sleeping car leaving for Savannah at
1880 a. m. will be open for passengers
at 11:40 p. N.
For further information apply 70 H.
P. Everett, Local Agent. Americas,
Ca: C. W. Small. Div. Pass, Agent,
Savannah, Ca; G. a Nn. =. P. A
sorfolk. Va
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedford's Black-Draught.

McDtff, va.-"l suffered for several
years" says Mrs. J. B. Whitaker. o
his place, with sick headache. anc
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago a friend told me TO try
Thedford'S Black Draught, which did
and found 1t TO be the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
keep Black Draught on hand al the
time now, and when my children feel
little bad, they ask me for dose, and II
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have a long spell of sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
using Black Draught."
Thedford's Black Draught Is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
late weak stomachs, all digestion, re-
iieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
II has been in constant Use tcf more
than 70 years, and has benefited more
than million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black Draught. Price ouly 25c. Get 4
package to-day. NC ~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
FRENCH SOLDIER BAND
TO TOUR UNITED STATES

NEW YORK, Fb. 5.-A band. every
che of whose members has recently
been wounded and Is on furlOugh from
the French trenches on the western
front, has been organized and will
tour the United States soon. Percy
Weadon announced the tour here to-
day. The band has among its mem
bers some OF the headliners from the
Opera Comique and the Conservatoire,
and several well known composers,
under the direction OF NJ. Roche OF the
Conservatoire.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
DUKE LAID 1T on UNCLE SAM.

The Griffin News & Sun comes to
see us about as often as Halley's
comet. To get that paper over
once a month is a great surprise,
and We see where Jerger, at Thorn
asville, also has a complaint over
the same matter-Americus Times
Recorder.
And We are making the same com
plant We see il so seldom that ",
have just about concluded we hav,
been cut off.-Dalton Citizen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
GOING ON LONGER HOURS.

The Americas ministers have
formed a kind OF union. Wonder
If they are contemplating strike
In the near future? - Richland
News.
Instead of plans for hating work
the Americas preachers have formed
an organization for mutual benef,
which will probably occupy more Of
their time than in the past,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

The 'unanimity with which congress
end all public men Of all parties
greeted the decision Of President Will
son makes sure that the position of
America is right and just There will
be occasional criticisms. but all pa
triotic Americans stand together.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

The cotton market rallied on the
break, which shows that you never
know what's coming next with the
ieecy staple in the hands of the gam
blers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

Governor Manning, of South Caro-
lima, was the hrst governor to wire his
congratulations and promise support
to President Wilson after the break.
The Palmetto State is always first in
war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

Two newspaper men were the leak"
in Washington. They should be con-
demned by all honest journalists who
have brought the honor of their clan
10 a high stage in American life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

Greensboro reports a negro frozen
"a death and that he was found stand
ing up. The censor allowed this to get
by.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

General James A. Thomas, of Dub
lin, is the new commander of the
Georgia division of United Confederate
Veterans. The memory of their lives
brings sweet thoughts In this hour Of
deep reflection by the American peo-
ple.-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

Dewey is gone, but his spirit lives IN
the great organization he assisted 10
perfectinG
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

Teddy and his four sons have VOL
unteered their services. They can ac-
company Bernstorff home in this time
when sober thought is essential.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

The American people might as we'll
reconcile themselves TO the fact that
Washington is not going to tell all 1t
knows.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

The worst of the cold wave Is over,
say the forecasters. They have our
best wishes for accuracy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

One seeker after full knowledge in
4ufred If he'll sroEe over daring the 6
degree weather of Friday night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

The people whose advertisement
y.u read in this paper are ON the level
they're not afraid Of their goods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

Almost twenty years ago Spain had
different interests than in the welfare
Of the United States. But those days
have been forgotten.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

If the boil weevil stood the cold
weather, then there's no chance to
Starve him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

Just one thing after another is wha'
tho National Guards think.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

II there be any hyphens let them
step forward.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
WASHINGTON CAMP,
NO IA. r. O. 8. OF A.

Meets every hEst and third MondaJ
nights in P. o. s. Of A. Hall, No. 31s
Lamar St. All members in good stand.
ng invited to attend. Beneficiary certi.
fcates from $25O.Oo to 100000 issued
to members Of this camp.
8. A. JENNINGS, Presr.
o. D. REESE, Recd'R SecT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

A bursted water pipe is akin to the
DEVILS workshop.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
A SIGH OF RELIEF.

The severance Vi uiPioN ~
tons with Germany came as a relief
10 America.
From the beginning of submarine
warfare, especially since the destruc-
ton OF the Lusitania by German UNI
der-sea boat, there have been strong
Indications in American ffuarters that
break in relations would inevitably
come with the Kaiser.
War would not be surprising now.
History fails to record one instance
where two first class powers severed
relations without the natural after
math of war. One instance now is
Italy and Germany, who are fighting
each other. without formal declara-
tons of hostihtes.
If actual fighting between America
and Germany results. it can never be
said that it was OF our making. The
United States has suffered in the eyes
of the neutral nations the world be-
cause of her forbearance. Woodrow
Wilson has stamped himself through
all time as a superb character. pos
sessing statesmanlike attributes. VIII
son parleyed and unanswered as long
as common decency would allow-and
then he acted with a precision which
all America applauds.
The idea of America actually engag-
ing in war with Germany by the des-
patch of troops to Europe is remote.
The greatest stand she assumes is in
the moral sphere. and for the sake Of
pcsterity she has again declared for
the principles of right and humanity
which have long signalized the United
States as nation with lofty ideals.
The sacredness of Americas posi-
ton is intensified by the light In which
she is held by other neutral nations as
regards her attitude towards Germany
In the submarine crisis. Dispatches
tell US that Spain may follow Americas
lead, and 80 on, with Norway, Sweden.
Denmark and, maybe. Holland. Then
the nations of South America are an
gcred at the disregard of the rights Of
neutrals by the 1Teutons.
The address of President Wilson be-
fore congress Saturday afternoon car
rIed an invitation to the other neutrals
Of the earth to take their stand with
America. A nation of one hundred mil
lion people has spoken in no mistaka-
bic tone.
And now the people OF the United
States will gain their first sensations
of censorship, although possibly not in
an official way. The statements from
the various departments IN the ma
tiOnai capitol through the past two
days have been mo announcements Of
interest" The plans for fully pro-
tecting America. her ports and her
people are being contaminated and put
into effect and only those matters Of
information which have no serious eff
feet on the workings of the government
will be published. Secrecy is the one
invaluable asset, for ignorance works
wonders.
The rapid pace at which official
America moved in preparing the ma
ton for the worst, is laudable. Though
We are not ready for the trench war
fare of Europe, and a submarine in
vasion by an enemy. we say ready"
with our hearts and hands
And may the Merciful God who has
saved humanity, to, this good hour.
guide and make our course just.
DUKE LAID 1T on UNCLE SAM.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

Americus, Ga, February s, 1917.