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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
4AGLEY SAYS FORTY
PER CENT. Be PAID

George W. Bagley. of DeSoto, was in
Americus Wednesday afternoon, and
he states the DeSoto Banking Com
pany, which is in the hand of A. S.
Johnson as liquidating agent, will pay
40 per cent of the amount due the
Gepositors ON next Saturday, and it is
thought that the bank will find
sufficient funds to pay off the depos-
itors in full, after selling all of the
banks assets. Just when second
payment would be made. he was not
in position to say at the present time.
Mr. Bagley was going to Macon on
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
REVENUE BILL To
PASS THE SENATE

WASHINGTON, D. CO. Feb. 2S.-In
en- effort to assure immediate passage
OF the emergency revenue bill, the
senate finance committee has practic-
ally agreed to withdraw all its propos
ed amendments to the measure.
This action, it is anticipated. will
remove any necessity for confer
ence and the bill will go to President
Wilson for his signature after being
voted upon tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
penfeId Has Instructions.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. est is
known here that Ambassador Penfield
at Vienna, was instructed by the state
department several days ago to ar
range to return to America. in the
event the Austrian governments re-
ply to Secretary Lansing's note on
the submarine situation is unsatisfac-
tory. 1t is believed he has been told
to request his passports unless the
rerly re1terates guarantees given in
the Ancona incident.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
COLUMBUS MAY Be
HOSTS FOR PRESS

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 2S.-When the
executive committee of the Georgia
Weekly Press association meets in the
Office of Commissioner Hal M. Stan
ley, on March 10th, it is quite probable
that an invitation will be extended the
organization to spare one day in its
program for the annual meeting in
Thomasville to be the guests of the
city of Columbus. There is a disposi-
tion on the part of the members OF
the committee, since suggestion has
been made of the visit to Columbus, to
accept the invitation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
STRADIVARIUS VIOLIN
BOUGHT FOR $500

ATLANTA, Ga. Feb. 2S.-An alleged
Stradivarius violin which was pawned
by a tramp thirty years ago for a pint
of whiskey and never redeemed, was
bought recently for $500 by Charles
Mills. 1t may not be very long at
that before a pint of good liquor in
Georgia may be worth whole or
chestra of Stradavariuses or Strada-
vari. or whatever the plural is.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
HOME'S STORE LOST
IN FIRE At D'SOTO
EARLY WEDNESDAY

Fire destroyed the store occupied
by R. E. Howe, at DeSoto, this morn
ing about $3.50 o'clock. The large
stock of groceries carried was also
estroyed by the flames, the origin
OF which has not been definitely es-
tablished.
The Howe store is situated between
tie stores of E. A. Luke and G. Nj.
Poole. both of these being damaged.
The Masonic hall, over the store Of
G. NJ. Poole, was also damaged, but
to what extent could not be ascer-
tanned.
Soon after the blaze was discovered
a message was sent to Leslie request
ing help, and a number of citizens re.
sponded. giving valuable assistance in
confning the flames to the Howe store.
A bucket brigade was the only means
available for fighting the fire. but
much valuable work was done by the
willing workers, as without this the
fire undoubtedly would have spread to
the adjoining property.
The fire is said to have originated
in the interior of the Howe store. and
had gained considerable headway when
discovered. How much insurance, of
any. was carried on the destroyed
building and stock, is unknown here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
LAW BOAT NOT SUNK
BY AN AUSTRIAN SUB

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 2S.-It
has been officially established that the
American schooner Lyman M. Law
was not sunk by an Austrian subma-
rine.
The vessel it will be recalled, was
sunk in the Mediterranean by sub
marine which showed no flag, and the
captain of which failed to reveal the
nationality of his craft. The Law car
ried non-contraband cargo of wood
veneers, and was bound from a Maine
port to Genoa when sunk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
MEN CONFESS To A
GEORGIA MURDER

Ell PASO, Tex, Feb. 2S.-W. G,
Bradley, who was arrested for va
grancy here today confessed that he
and another man killed two women
with an iron bar at Savannah, Ga,
during an attempted burglary in thai
city Ell Paso detectives, who secured
Bradley's alleged confession, have no.
titled Savannah authorities and the
mans story will be investigated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
POOLE & SONS PLACE
NEW SIGN IN POSITION

]. H. Poole & Sons have recently
bought sign bearing the name of
the firm and extending from one side
OF their building on Lee street to the
other, and it was placed in position
yesterday. 1t is attractive and quite
an addition to the store building.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
WHERE THE DOVES FLY
HIGHEST AND FASTEST

R. E Parker says the "dad-blam"
doves fly highest and fastest around
Plains, and that he don't believe you
could fetch one of the blam" things
down with a 36-inch musket.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
CONGRESS IS FLOUNDERING IN
THE MIDST OF CRISIS With NO
PROSPECT OF ANY QUICK ACTION
MILLIONS ADDED To
THE MILITARY BILL

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. Is
The senate military affairs committee
today ordered increases in the pend
ing military bill approximating $37,-
100000 AS reported to the senate.
the bill now carries total appropria-
tions of $277,480,O0O.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
LOVES STORE FRONT
BEING PAINTED WHITE

Horace Lowe is having the front
doors of his store painted white to
correspond with the interior of the
establishment. 1t is stated also that
he will soon have delivery truck
which will be painted white.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-28

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-06-14
OBITUARY

At the home of his grandfather,
Patrick Haney, occurred the death of
Sylvester Joseph Madden, eldest son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael j. Madden.
The deceased was born Oct. 3, 1911,
being at the time of his death s years,
8 months and 6 days. On May the
18th he was stricken with scarlet
fever from which he seemed to be re-
covering when brights disease set in.
All that loving hands could do made
his last days on earth comfortable.
The deceased was a child of Ikea
BILE disposition. and made friends with
all who knew him. He leaves be-
sides his heartbroken parents two
sisters and n brother, an aged grand
father, Patrick Haney of Scotland,
and a grandmother, Mrs. c. Madden
and two %uncles, Dan and Andrew Mad
den, all of Bridgeport, Conn. and an
aunt, Mrs. John Nichols of Hastings
on the Hudson N. Y. who could not
be present at the funeral on account
of distance. The out of town rela-
tives were Andrew Haney of Blunt,
]. G. Haney, Bridget, Margaret and
Mary, all of Scotland, besides a host
of relatives in Chicago, who join the
parents in the greatest sorrow of their
lives the loss of their darling boy.
The sunshine has gone from their
home and all seems dark and desolate.
But some day we shall meet beyond
that dark river of death where there
will be no more parting. The remains
were brought to the Catholic church
where high mass was said by Rev.
Father Sack, and were laid to rest in
Rose Hill cemetery. Eternal rest
grant him, 0 Lord.
Contributed.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-06-14
Thursday, June ID, 1917.


The commencement exercises of the
Scotland high school were held Friday
evening. The class this year num-
bered fourteen, the largest ever grad
uated from this school. The hall had
been decorated by the Junior class in
the Senior class colors of green and
cream, with the motto, Character is
the only true diploma" as a back
ground. Bouquets of bridal wreath
were used freely.
The evening program was mainly
composed of orations by the members
of the class. These orations were
well delivered and showed a goodly
amount of research, original thought
and preparation on the part of the
speakers.
A departure from previous program
consisted in a debate. The question:
Resolved: that the various states
should adopt a system of minimum
wage, was argued by Walter Wicks
and Theodore Ser in the affirmative,
and the negative was supported by
John Harris and Paul Landmann. No
judges were selected and no formal
decision made, but each person in the
audience formed his own decision for
himself.
There was a pronounced patriotism
running thru all of the o~rations, which
was an appropriate as we'll as a very
popular element.
Other numbers on the program
We're a piano trio by Miss Bornemann,
Myrtle Sweet and Johanna Witmayer;
a vocal solo by Gertrude Baker; a
quartet by four members of the High
School faculty-Misses Bornemann
and Williams and Messrs. Steece
and B%ragstadt; and presentation of
diplomas by Pres. F. +. Wheeler,
representing the board of education.
A most ~commendable innovation
was introduced by the girls in this
class by selecting a graduation eos
tune, a white poplin sailor suit with
a green tie. 1t was a very neat and
attractive costume and n altogether
IN keeping and suitable for high school
| girls.
The following is the class roll:
Walter Wicks, Mable Lee. Alma
Treick. Ruth Treick Martha SER, Els
tella Warner, Sarah Herbert, Edith
- -rr -A4fg &
Carey, Ella Cass. Edward Ser, The
odore Ser, Paul Landman, John Har-
ris. Charles Hanna.
The latter was unable to be present
and take part in the exercises, due to
recent bereavement in the family,
but his part as speaker in the de-
bate was taken by Wal ter Wicks..
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-06-14
NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL
ELECTION

ELECTION
To the qualified voters of Scotland
independent School District No. a,
in the County Of Bon Homme, South.
Dakota.
Notice is hereby given that on
Tuesday, the 18th day of June, 1917,
being the third Tuesday Of June, the
Annual election Of said district will
be held at City Hall in the City of
Scotland in Scotland Independent
School District No. a, Bon Homme
County, S. D., for the purpose Of
electing:
One member Board for 3 years.
Two members Board for 2 years.
One Treasurer Board for 3 years.
The polls of said election will be
open at nine o'clock, "A. M, Of the
said day and close at four o'clock,
Pm , Of the same day.
Dated this 9Th day Of June, 1917.
NJ. 7. Brown
Clerk Of Board Of Education,
Scotland dependent School
District No. 4
Bon Homme County,
South Dakota.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-06-14
OBITUARY.

Glenn Russell, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward McLachan of Lake Andes,
was born Dec. Is, 1914, died June a,
1917, after an illness of about two
weeks duration due to %diphtheria.
In this world Of care and pain,
Lord, Thou wouldst no longer leave
him;
To the sunny heavenly plain
Thou dost now with joy receive him.
Clothed in robes Of spotless white,
Now he dwells with Thee in light.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-06-14

N&1gNE# INE4-Ha $500
Miss. Wilson, of Sioux Falls, q
cousin of Mrs. F. D. Wicks, visited
here last week.
Mrs. John .Schmierer Jr. of Parks
ton, was here Friday to attend the
high school commencement.
Mrs. j. w. Brown returned last
Friday from Milbank where she at
tended the meeting of the Relief
Corps.
Emanuel Herman's new house is
ready for the plasterers, and Mrs.
Landmann' 8 new house is nearly as
far along.
Mr.. Lorne Cass of Mitchell, at
tended the commencement exercises
Friday evening, his sister being one
Of the graduates.
Mrs. Nellie Redmann Smith and
baby returned last Friday to their
home in South Bend, Ind. after a
visit here Of several days.
gA$NFt&1r&H co.
Miss Irene Parmley of Ipswich, a
student at the University, was q guest
Of Ruth Wicks at this place last
Thurs day while on her way home.
The highschool closed last week,
but on account Of the grades having
been closed by quarantine they, are III
session this week and will close to-
morrow.
Milton Baney of Olivet, unloaded.
9 new Nichols & Shepard traction en-
CINE here last week,-hich he will
use for his breaking outfit and his
.tihreshing rig this fall.
A. N. Turner and wife Of Ethan
were hare last week to see Mrs. Tur-
ner' mother. Mrs. ]. B. Smith, who
is quite sick with 4 hardening Of the
arteries. Mr.. Turner returned home
Saturday and his wife remained with
her mother.
Mr.. Ben Patten and two Children
came frem Memo Wednesday, and
took the train for Montana where der
husband u located on : Homestead.
George Patten accompanied her and
will spend assfsw weeks on his honns-
stead. They are located ninety miles
south o. Miles City which Is tneir
nearest railroad station, but IN auto
s324s8rtE~g4
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-06-14
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Sealed bids will be received by the
unde rsigned. at his office in Tyndall,
Bon Homme County. South Dakota,
until 2 O'Clock p. n. Thursday, July
u, 1917, for steel cells for the Court
House. according to plans and speci-
f%cations on file in said Office. Each
bid must be accompanied by a certi-
fed check for the sum Of One Hundred
($lOO) Dollars, payable to the Coun-
ty Auditor Of said county, as a guar.
anty that the successful bidder will
enter into a contract with said County
and will execute and file the bond
required by the County Commission
ers. The Board of County Commits
sioners reserves the right to reject
any and all bids, and to accept the
bid that in its judgment is to the best
interest OF the county.
Dated at ssTyndall, South Dakota,
this 18th day Of June, 1917.
Seal JACK J. MAUS,
County Auditor.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-06-14

a man is foolish to borrow trouble
u ne can find another man foolish
enough to lend him money.
men usually get a lot Of
lnings they don't deserve before they
finally get behind the bars.
livery time a man hears his name
mentioned In connection with q polit-
ical2 office he imagines that the world
Is growing better.
The man who is Thoroughly imbuea
with the idea that a public Office is O
private snap doesn't believe In investi.
eating committees.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-06-14
Certificates Of, Nomination.

EaH fN4Ig& &fIa
hereby certify that the following
nominating petitions for candidates
to be voted for at the annual School
Election to be held June 1s, 1917, in
Scotland independent School District
No. 4, have been duly fled in my
office, viz:
Director for term of 8 years.. L.
Wheeler.
Directors for term Of 2 years-A. w.
Sweet, F. D. Wicks
Treasurer for term Of 8 yeats-Aug-
ust Reich.
M. I. BROWN,
& Clerk Board Of Education
Dr. Koobs was called to Pierre
Monday BY an invitation from the
governor.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-06-14

Regular services will be conducted
in the M ethodist church next Sunday.
Special features will be a ladies'
quartette in the morning, and apiano-
forte solo by Johanna Downs in the
evening.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-06-14

Rev. VIM. R. Scott will preach in
the Presbyterian church next Sum
day, at 1870 A. M, upon "The
name that is above every other
name" No evening services. Sab
bath School at IL as A. M. The Y.
P. S. c. E. at z P. M. All are cor
daily invited to attend.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-06-14
CHURCH NOTES

Rev. VIM. R. Scott will preach the
baccalaureate sermon in the chapel of
the State Normal School, at Spring
field on Sunday evening, June 18th.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-06-14

Welk Brothers are sinking q drain
age well for Joe Stevenson BY his
new garage
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-18
BILL PROVIDING FOR
ROTATION Of CROPS
KILLED BY FARMERS

Farmer members of the senate were
almost a unit yesterday in voting to
oblivion Senator McLean's bill pro-
viding for a compulsory rotation OF
crops, requiring that no grain crop be
grown more than two years in success.
sion on the same piece of gound and
that every sixth year the soil be treat.
ed to. a season Of summer :fallOW or
some grass CROP There was much
argument for and against the measure.
The opposition came principally from
those who thought the bill impracti-
cable; that North Dakota was not
ready for such an advanced step, that
the law could not be enforced, and
that it simply would become another
dead letter on our statute books. The
bill was UP. for 2 third reading when
a motion to indefinitely postpone &C.
ton was carried by % to IS. Sena-
tor Hamilton proposed that cam
paign of education be carried on
through the distribution by the de-
partment Of agriculture Of bulletins
the ACCESSIBILITY Of crop TO-
tation. go;
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-18
SISAL MONOPOLY.

Millions OF dollars are being exact
ed from the farmers OF United States
annually by the sisal monopoly. The
latest advance in price cost the men
engaged in agriculture for Irvine alone
some $19,0CO,000.
The only remedy is to encourage
the growth OF fibre products in the
United States. No time should be
lost in experimenting for the purpose
OF finding a substitute for sisal.
Congress has been investigating the
situation through the committee on
agriculture and forestry, OF which
Senator Gronna of North Dakota is a
member.
The henequen plant, which pro-
duces fibre highly suitable for Irvine,
is grown almost exclusively for the
American markets in Yucatan, part of
the Mexican federation The "Comision
Reguladora" handles the output and
directs a monopoly most perfect in its
operation. 1t maintains an agency
in New York and is completely be.
y0nd the reach OF our antitrust laws
North Dakota farmers are vitality in
terested in this movement to aid ir
the production OF fibre plants. Our
own department of agriculture and
labor can we'll enlist in the move
ment.
There is a leak here which if stop
ped means much to our farmers, who
each year find the overhead cost in
creased by the advancing prices OF
Irvine.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-18
Now we'll see whether the army IS
any better at finding lost saviators
than at finding Villa.
DEWEY Is DEAD.

Few warriors gained the poplar IA
vor that Dewey did The nation wor
SHIPPED Grant as the savior Of the
Union following the Civil war and
with an enthusiasm, if not as great
certainly as sincere, heaped laurels
upon the hero Of Manila Bay.
His death reduces the few naval Of
ficers who fought under Farragut in
the Civil war. During his years Ol
service, he typified the best traditions
and ideals OF the American navy.
The nation owes him a debt of graf
itude. His entrance into Manila Bay
shortened the Spanish war and show
ed the enemy how futile it was to con
tinue the struggle.
Since his retirement from active
service, he has been devOting himself
to strengthening the coast defenses
of the nation. His advice has been OF
great value in shaping the great ma
val program now under way.
There was nothing spectacular
about him. He avoided the limelight
content with laurels earned in his
own special field. Politics never lur
ed him, although his friends tried to
force him to seek an elective office.
A great and good American has
passed away at ripe old age. His
tory has already given him an import.
ant place in the annals of the Repub-
1io
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-18
AND K|RKE|DE
IN EXCITING DEBATE
IN M'KENz|E LOBBY

A midnight debate staged in the
Mckenzie lobby between William
Lemke of Fargo, chairman of the Re-
publican state, central committee dur.
ing the recent campaign, and Senator
A. X. Kirkeide of Benson attracted a
crowd of about 200 people last even.
ing and proved, while it lasted, one OF
the most exciting events of the ses-
sion to date.
The argument began over a ques-
ton as to the leagues object in con-
ceaung from the people until the
eleventh hour the fact that it intended
to ask for new constitution, when,
Senator Kirkeide charged, the league
has its plans for ripping up the con.
stitution formulated early last sum-
mer. The debate wound up with an
offer from Senator Kirkeide to take
Lemke Into Benson county and give
him every possible opportunity to i'm.
press the voters with the value Of the
league program. Kirkeide, who is said
to have petitions signed by 400 home
folk, asking him to stand pat with the
conservative majority, intimated that
he did not fear anything the league
might succeed in "doing to him" in his
own district.
"You threaten to sting me'-go
ahead, and do it, said the senator
from Benson. 49,.
The argument furnished diversion
for a large number Of folk who were
compelled to sit up late to wait for
No. 2, which went through about 100
this morning. ..E
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-18
HOUSE BILL 6 PLACES
LOT Of POWER IN HANDS
or THE SUPREME COURT

House Bill No. 6, introduced by Fra
ser and providing for the calling in of
another trial Judge when the district
Judge sitting is held to be disqualified
places altogether too much power in
the hands of the supreme court, In
the opinion of members of the senate
judiciary committee, which now has
the measure under consideration. The
bill provides that whenever district
Judge shall be held to be disqualified,
the supreme court shall have power
to designate the trial Judge. This may
be done in any instance where an af.
fidavit of prejudice is filed, and this
makes way for a wide latitude of &C
ton which might permanently clog
the wheels Of justice It is doubtful
whether the committee will report the
bill out for passage.
The committee on judiciary also
now has under consideration the bill
providing for blacksmiths' liens.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-18
WEBB-KENY0N LAW BEING
ENFORCED TO THE LIMIT
IN 0NE-T|hE WET. STARK

The Webb-Kenyon law, prohibiting
interstate shipments of intoxicants in.
to dry territory, is already being en-
forced in at least one North Dakota
county.
Good old Stark, once the easiest
place in the state in. which to nego-
tiate a neighborly nip, is being made
under the operations of the Webb
Kenyon law the most arid spot in the
state.
States Attorney H. A. Burgeson is
Selling every shipment of liquor which
he can lay his hands on, without re.
gard to size or destination within the
county. Then he is requiring the con-
signee, if he wants the stuff badly
enough, to make an affidavit that the
liquor is for his own personal use.
Otherwise the contraband remains in
the possession Of the states attorney
+ Shipments have been seized in this
way in several Stark county towns
during the last week and no effort has
been made to resist the states attor.
ney,s action to date.