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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
BOND ISSUE FOR
ROAD AND BRIDGE
WORK PROPOSED

With view of making the public
highways of Sumter county conform to
the best standards of road construction
ard of providing the best possible
transportation facilities for the resi-
dents in the rural districts, the county
commissioners are seriously consider
ing the advisability of putting on a
vigorous campaign for the ratification
BY the people of 100000 bond issue,
the proceeds of which shall be used for
permanent improvements.
Realizing that the roads and bridges
of Sumter county must be maintained
on a plane of high efficiency, and that
in view of the ever widening scope of
road construction operations in this
section, it will be impossible under the
present system tc accomplish the de-
sired results, the commissioners are
convinced that bond for permanent i'm
provement offer the only feasible solu-
ton of the problem.
At the meeting of the board this
morning, the question was thoroughly
discussed in all it's phases, and the
commissioners, after considering the
matter from all angles, decided that
vigorous efforts be made without de-
lay to ascertain the attitude of the
property owners in the county with re-
gard to the bon dissue proposition.
One definite steps have as yet been
taken insofar as fixing the date OF q
bond election, and it is not probable
that such action will be taken for some
little time A detailed program Of
permanent Improvements is to be ar
ranged, SO compiled as to give each
section Of the county the facilities
it most needs, and in certain sections
the improvements are to be of a much
more substantial and general charac-
ter than ever attempted.
The question of direct taxation for
road and bridge construction as OF
posed to the bond system. was thor
oughly threshed out at todAy's meet
ing, and at the special meeting held
one week ago. The results obtained
in other counties in Georgia, where
the bond plan has been put through in
regard to road work, have been care
fully studied by the commissioners and
the contrast between the two systems
has brought about the favorable con-
sderation of the 100000 bond issue
for Sumter county.
Further announcement concerning
the proposed bond issue will be forth
coming within a short time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
A. |. |. RECRUITING
STEAD|Ll !

Although there has been no rush of
applicants for enlistment in the
Aplerieus Light Infantry, the recruit
ing for the company that represents
this city and Sumter county in the
Second Georgia regiment, is progress
irg steadily and with good results.
The men who have thus far been re-
ceived into the company as recruits are
of the best type; men who will make
first class soldiers.
The policy of picking only the best
men from the applicants for enlist
ment has resulted in the securing of a
fiIe contingent of recruits and when
they are sent back to join their COM
pany after having received training at
the camp in Macon, the Americus Light
Infantry will, according to the off,
GERS, be one of the finest organizations
in the state.
Thus far Is recruits have been re-
ceived into Company I, and it is ex-
pected that within few weeks all
these men will be sent back from the
training camp.
The recruits for the A. L. l. are as
follows
Barnum Cobb, Barnum Webb, Rich
land; c. T. Pinkston, Parrott; Fred
Edwards, Green's MILL Davis c. Shep-
pard, Zera A. Littlejohn, Americus;
/. A. Smith, s. M. Barabee, A. r.
Abel, Brooklyn. Phillip NJ Jennings,
Plains; John F. Monohan, Jack c. Nc
Arthur, Americas; Richard H. FoImar,
Daisy; ?. R. Forest, Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
AGED CITIZEN OF
.LUMPk|N IS DEAD

LUMPKIN, Ga. May AFTER an ill
ness of several months, John D. Rich
ardson, aged 20 years, died last night
about 10 o'clock at his home in Lump
kin. He was a veteran of the War Be
tween the States, and during those
trying times served in the Georgia re
serves. In 1871, he married Miss Geor-
sia Whitten, of Smith Station, Ala, and
for number of years he has been a
prominent citizen of Lumpkin, being
born in Stewart county. He was pres
ident of the Bank of Lumpkin, and a
members of the Masonic fraternity. Be
sides his wife, he is survived by a
daughter Mrs. E. L. Harvey.
The funeral services will be held
this afternoon at 4 o'clock in Lump
kin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
FRENCH MOVE To.
WITHIN 6 MILES
Of LAON FORTS.

NEW YORK, May 7.-(Compiled by
the Associated Press from European
cables during the day.)-French troops
are only siZ miles from Laon, the Ger
mon stronghold. After yesterdays adj
vance, the only formidable barrier be-
tween them and their goal is the ALL
cite river valley, a deep gorge, but
from captured heights along the Chem
in-des-dames, French guns now over
look the stream.
Since April 10th, the French claim
to have captured $4,000 prisoners.
Heavy German counter attacks in the
region of Laon were repu1sed today.
The London war office officially an
nounced that British troops pushed
forward west of Bullecourt, and re-
ports say the town was entered after
hand-to-hand fighting.
In Germany, apparently, the recent
suggestions in the reichstag of reform
proposals, have checked the rising tide
of popular discomfort However, the
governments measures to prevent the
world learning true state of affairs,
has made adequate judgement impos-
sible. These reforms are said to pro-
vide the curtailment of the enrperor's
power and to make the ministry re-
sponsible to parliament,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
DELEGATIONS GO TO
Be At CONVENTION

Delegations from the Central Baptist
and the Presbyterian Sunday schools
of this city left this afternoon for Sa-
vannah, to attend the state Sunday
school convention which opens there
tomorrow to continue through Thurs
day.
The delegates from the Central Bap-
tist Sunday school are Mss Lou Ellen
Rragg, Miss Ira Crewe, Miss Lavert
Minnick and Joseph Perkins Fom the
Presbyterian Sunday school the dele
gates are Miss Louise Chapman and
Mrs. Leonard Gartner, Jr.
The First Methodist, Lee Street
Methodist and First Baptist Sunday
schools will not be represented at the
convention by delegates. The series OF
revival meetings now being held joint
ly by the First Methodist and Lee
street Methodist churches has caused
q change in the arrangements for the
attendance of delegations from the
Sunday schools of these churches,
while circumstances prevented the
First Baptist school from sending dele
gates at this time.
The convention is expected to be one
of the most successful ever held in
Georgia and the program for the three
day session includes many interesting
features.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
ANOTHER RECRUIT FOR
NAVY SENT TO ATLANTA

+ John L. Methvin, son Of John d.
Methvin, of the 2Sth district of this
county, left this afternoon for Atlanta,
to stand his final examinations for en-
listment in the United States navy. He
has passed his preliminary examina-
tion at the local recruiting station, and
on being accepted at the Atlanta sta
tion, will be sent back to Americus to
await orders for transportation to a
naval training school for apprentice
seamen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
MOVIE HOUSE IS
NEW NEW COURT ROOM

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va, May IT,
After the renewal of the trial of Chas.
E. Vawter. charged with the murder of
Stockton Heth, Jr., was resumed here
today, the court adjourned to moving
picture theatre because the large
crowds attending proved strain on
the courthouse.
Much interest centers in the trial
because of the sensational testimony of
Mrs. Vawter, who barred her own life
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
Another $4,000. 900 is Transferred.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May THE
government of the United States has
decided to lend the government of
Great Britain $1OO,OOO,OOO to meet the
reeds of that nation in the United
States during May, and the second in
stallment of $25,O0O,O0O was formally
transferred to representatives of that
government at the British embassy
here today. This amount together with
$25,O00,0O0 placed at the disposal Of
Great Britain Saturday, makes half
of the complete loan arranged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
RUSSIANS STOPPED
IN LOVING ENEMIES

PETROGRAD, May 7.-General Cur
kc commander on the Russian western
front, has ordered the fraternizing OF
Russians with enemy troops stopped.
In ordering the practice discontinues
General Gurko declares the practice
enables the enemy to learn of Rus
sian military dispositions, and by caus-
ing q lulI in fighting On the Russian
front permits the Germans to concen-
tfate troops on the French front The
order concludes with an appeal to the
troops to do their duty towards Russia
and RuSsia's allies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
WILL HOLD.
95TH CONVENTION

SAVANNAH, Ca, May THE nine
ty-fifth annual convention of the Epis-
copal diocese of Georgia, which in
cludes Augusta and all of Georgia
south of Macon and Columbus, will be
held Wednesday and Thursday at st.
Paul's church here. Many new mat
ters are coming up, such as proposed
changes in the prayer book, and the
convention promises to be one of
great importance and interest.
Arrangements have been made for
housing and entertaining seventy-six
delegates, both clergymen and laymen,
from all parts of the diocese The con-
vention begins Wednesday morning at
10 o'clock, with holy communion, the
annual address by Rt Rev. F. F. Reese,
D. D., bishop of Georgia, and the cleo
tion of officers. 1t ends Thursday
night.
The election of a new officer to col
lect premiums on and administer the
diocese's share of the recently-raised
Isl, ,50O,O 900 pension fund for Episcopal
clergymen will take place. Three
prominent churchmen will deliver ad-
dresses Wednesday night, viz, Rev. R.
w. Patton, D. D., OF Atlanta; Rev. G..
L. Tucker, of Houma, Ia, and Rev. C.
l.. Pardee, of New York City.
The delegates from Calvary church,
Americus, are: Rev. J. B. Lawrence,
!. D. Stewart and Thomas Harold.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
WEARING u. S. ARMY SHOES
Is QUITE THE FAD NOW


ATLANTA, Ga, May Wearing
United States army shoes has become
quite the fashion among Atlanta's up
standing young men and men who
stay young, in consequence OF the
adoption of these shoes by the hun
dreds who have enlisted in the army,
the National Guard, the Marine corps
and in the training school for officers
al Fort Mcpherson. Men who would
like to go into the army but are pre-
vented by various circumstances have
found the army shoe the most, COM
piece of footwear they ever
wore and have adopted it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
TRAINING CAMP CANT HAS
A FEM MORE DAYS

ATLANTA, Ga, May 1T is an
ncunced here that the time limit for
acceptance of candidates for the Off
GERS training camp at Fort Mcpherson,
near Atlanta, has been extended one or
two days, in which additional applica-
tions may be filed. A total of 2,300
applications have been accepted to
date, while the full quota of the camp
is 2,500 men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
OLIVER TALKS ON
HAIL AND RAINS
IN THIS SECTION

Even if the hard rain and hail did
do a little damage, one little good wfIa
come from it. So many have been
frightened recently by the little black
weeVils on the cotton plants, thinking
they were boil weevils. With a few
hot, sunny days after the rain these
Weevils will cease their damage To
tie cotton plants. But this is not true
with the boil weeyils, when they come
out; they remain on the cotton, unless
picked off. The little black pea-pod or
cocklebur weevil has done some little
damage to the cotton plants. They at
tack the plants almost any place, stem.
leaf or bud; but the boil weevil seldom
ever touches any part of the plant hut
the top bud, until the squares begin
to form. Then the buds are left alone
and the squares are punctured ana
eggs deposited, and new generations of
weevils begin to be produced
1t has been said recently that it is
not worth while to pick the old win
tered-over weevils, because il they
come out this early they will starye
before the squares begin to form, or
within twenty days, if no squares are
formed by that time. There is danger
in that statement. One had better be
very careful to get eevry old boil wee
vii that he possibly can, as fast as .hey
can be found after they come out from
winter quarters, if they want less
trouble when the squares do begin to-
form. Get in the habit, the hardest job
will be to train yourself and labor that
this job must be done thoroughly, and
the one best way to get it done is to-
begin at the start and keep up with the
weevils week by week.
Where the cotton has been damaged
too severely by the hail and rain to-
have too poor stand rather than try
ing to re-plant it with cotton it would,
doubtless, be better to replant with
corn and velvet beans, soy beans or
peanuts. Cotton planted this late, even
though it be re-plant, will, no doubt,
stand poor chance to make crop
with the boil weevils.
For the cotton that is left let us urge
in every way possible to get the soil
stirred around it at once, so as to
keep it growing as rapidly as possible
There seems to be a possibility of be-
ing able to get nitrate of soda just a
little cheaper In order to push the
cotton along as rapidly as possible, it
might be good idea to put about fifty
pounds of soda to the acre, thoroughly
mixed with the soil near the urface
when the cotton is sided up the sec
ond time, after chopping to stand. Be
sure, though that soda is used as
late application will only tend to give
late growth, and this is too expensive
tC get from soda. The cultivation
should be rapid and shallow from now
on. Let us emphasize the fact again
that we must do all we can to push
the crop to maturity
Let's not forget the gardens now
though in the rush after the rain
The crust in the garden needs break
ing about first thing. Remember this
summers and next winters grocery
bill depends to a great extent upon
the condition of the gardens now.
J. G. OLIVER, Field Agent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
Lahorites Plead For Ireland.

LONDON, May 1.-THE Pail Mall
Gazette understands that powerful rep
RESERVATIONS are soon to be made to
Premier Lloyd-George and members of
the cabinet by Laborites, as their view
of the urgency of settlement of the
Irish question.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
ATTENTION, P. o. s. OF A.

Important meeting of Camp IA to-
night and all members requested to
be on hand promptly at O'Clock. De
gree team meets at O'Clock sharp.
Camp 24 invited to attend
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
BOMBS DROPPED BY
A GERMAN AIRPLANE

LONDON, May lit is officially an
nounced that hostile aeroplane drop
ned four bombs east Of London during
last night.
1t was announced later that one man
was killed and a man and woman in
jured. The material damage sus-
tained was slight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
At Night Service.

At the night service, the evangelist
smoke on the judgement" This ser
mon was a fitting climax to the prev
ions sermons of the day Rarely has a
nore concise and truthful picture OF
the judgement been shown to con-
sregation. After his Introductory re-
marks. Moore said: The judgement
will be a place where everyone will
,tand. where everyone will speak for
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
Red Cross Notice!

TO THE YOUNG MEN OF AAERICUs AND SUMTER COUNTY:
We the Sumter
wish enlist the military
doing
County provide proper
of those dependents until aid available
STEPHEN PACE Chairman
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07

to save that of her husband, and the
prominence of the parties involved.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
DAILY WEATHER FORECAST

? The weather forecast for Amer =
. icus and vicinity follows: =
> CLOUDY tonight =
Tuesday Probably RAIN. =
= = = : = = y = = 4 = = . =
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-14

I.-Resolved, That the undersigned retail
merchants pledge themselves to limit the
number of regular package deliveries and
that, where economy will result, deliveries
will be limited to one trip day.
u-Resolved, To adopt the practice of max
ing a minimum charge of twenty-five
cents for each special delivery. A special
delivery to be defined as parcel ordered
sent by special messenger by Gus
toner who is unwilling towat for the reg
ular delivery, but not including, however,
so-called specials caused through the op-
GRAFTON of stores alteration department,
and also specials caused by errors of stores
employees
IIL-No goods will be received for credit or
exchange that are not offered to us within
three days from receipt. This rule does
not apply to merchandise that is sold on a
strictly non-returnable basis for sanitary
or other reasons.
IV.-Resolved, Further, to publish generally
the facts calculated to emphasize in the
FREDERICK & NELSON CHEASTYS
j. GRAHAM KING BROS. co.
FRASER-PATERSON CO. IURRELL SHOE CO.
THE RHODES CO. SPE iI1 & HURlBUT
STANDARD FURNITURE co. SiaFFR RIOS EROS w.
LEMONS SfNc IN p nNIS
OlloIElN FURNITURE CO. WALK-OVER BOOT SHOP
THE BON MARCHE
BAXTER SHOE co. MILLER HAT CO.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-14

KNETTLE CORSET co.
CARMAN
A. G.. SPALDING & BROS.
REGAL SHOE co.
PIPER & TAFT
KENNEDY'S, Inc.
GROTE-RANKIN co.
SHANER & WOLFF
MCCORMACK BROS.
TAILORED READY co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-14
for the War

Following
Haze Been Adopted to Become Effective August IS, 1912
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-14

CHEASTY'S
KING BROS. co.
TURRELL SHOE co.
SPELGER & HURLBUT
EGGERT SHOE co.
SHAFER BROS.
SINGERMAN'S
WALK-OVER BOOT SHOP
KEATING'S
MILLER HAT co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-14

customers mind the Importance of the
following points:
First-When shopping, do not leave the store
empty handed-CARRY PARCELS WITH
YOU to the extent of your ability. Help
to make this "the fashion,"
Second-When you have goods to be re-
turned, do not leave home empty handed
If all customers would carry small parcels
for exchange, the saving of time in deliv-
cry departments would amount to thous-
ands of hours annually.
Third-Avoid C. O. D. purchases whenever
possible.
Fourth-Shop early in the day, if possible.
Stores must have sufficient number of
salespeople ALL DAY LONG to handle
the trade at the very busiest hour, which,
due to the habits of customers, is near the
middle of the day. To help us distribute
the business more evenly would result in
great economy to us, and eventually to you.
KNETTLE CORSET co. EASTERN QUITTING CO.
IARMAN WESTBERG CEILDS
!. G. SPAIDING BROS. THE FLORENCE CO.
LEGAL SHOE co. WALIIN & NORDSTROM
'IPER & TAFT CHAMBERS MILLINERY AND
<ENNEDYS Inc WAIST SHOP
5ROTERANKIN co. MOREY STATIONERY CO.
HANER WOLFF ARCEWAY BOOK STORE
1cCORMACK BROS. MACDOUGALL & SOUTHWICK
'AILORED READY co. LOWMAN & HANFORD
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EASTERN OUTFITTING co.
WESTBERG & CHILDS
THE FLORENCE co.
WALLIN & NORDSTROM
CHAMBERS MILLINERY AND
WAIST SHOP
MOREY STATIONERY co.
ARCHWAY BOOK STORE
MACDOUGALL & SOUTHWICK
LOWMAN & HANFORD
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-13
WORDS, MASTERS
OF OUR ACTIONS
Importance Of Speech Declared 10 be as
Great as That Of Ideas

Words are women Geeds are men,
wrote George Herbert in the early six.
teen hundreds. ACTIONS speak louder
than words" runs an old proverb. De-
mocritus said, words are but the shad-
ows Of actions" These are only half
truths, however They might just as
we'll be reversed. There can be no ac-
ton without thought behind it. But
you can't voice a thought without
words. Words are the tools of thought,
the weapons of the intellect. Word
wisdom is thoughtwisdom. Deep
thoughts require deep words. This
proves that words are the masters Of
all aetion--of all conduct.
The thought, through the word pre-
cedes the deed, guides it. controls it.
Words are just as important as ideas.
Thought without adequate expression
S void and empty How beautifully
The scriptures express this in Genesis:
And God said: BE light made. And
light was made" And God said:
Let there be a armament
let the waters that are under the heav-
en- be gathered together let
the earth bring forth the green herb
let there be lights in the FIRM
ament" In fact, the words of the Del
" were Eis very acts Of creation. This
has marvellous significance, once one
stops to think Of it.
II words, therefore, play so impor-
tant part in thought and action, why
is it thntupeople in everyday life do
not cultivate the use Of words? Word
study would certainly get word'wiu'
dom. thought-power, deed-energy A.
dictionary should be a daily compan-
ion. Within reach every hour Of the
twenty-four, frequent consultation
would produce surprising results in
short time. We feel sure that our Of
fer Of The New Universities Diction-
airy win be of lasting benefit to oHr
readers. We know OF nothing tina
could be more welcome at the same
time in office, school, home, shop and
study. Our coupon in to-day's paper
explains terms.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-13
HOME PREPAREDNESS;
SHOULDERINC THE
SPADE AND THE HOE

paths about the yard use some Of the
ashes to make them
BE sure the paths are straight.
Trenches should be dug along the
paths eighteen inches deep 70 secure
drainage away from the house II pos
sible. Ehe soil thus found can Pc
scattered about the yard and used to
ill depressions.
Put into the trenches the stones,
broken bottles, bits Of brick and
crockery that may be found. Leave
the trenches IN this condition until the
soil Is dry for spaaing, where the good
beds are 70 be made
The spade should be driven deep
and the soil broken fine in turning it
over All the stones found should be
tossed into the drainage ways.
Before the garden is spaded give it
a good covering Of manure and see
that It is turned under the soil Thon
rake Wen, making the soil as finc rs
you can This should be done in sec
tons about six feet wide across the
garden - that the soil will not be
packed down again by tramping on it,