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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-25
ALABAMA GIVE BIG
TOLL IN THE TORNADO

ATLANTA. Ca, Feb. 24,-Birming
ham reports placed the deaths from
yesterdays tornado in Central Ala
bama between twelve and twenty per-
sons. Wire communications in the
storm area are still interrupted. The
deaths were at Stewartville, Hollins
Midway and Whitsetts.
Three negroes were killed at Lith'
onia, Ga, in the terrific tornado
throuhg that section yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-25
capt. WALTERS MEN
LEAD THE WHOLE UNION

Captain Robert T. Waller, Jr.. is the
commander of the Savannah Coast Ar
tillery Corps which led. the entire
union in target practice of Pinch
motars. He is remembered in this
city where for several months he was
in command of the recruiting Office for
the Third congressional district for the
National Guards after they were called
to the colors. The Savannah Morning
News says:
THE Fourth Company of the Savan-
nah Volunteer Guards, under command
OF Capt r. T. Waller Jr., leads the
entire United States in target practice
on the 12-fnch mortars, according to n
statement issued yesterday morning by
the War Department militia bureau on
the 1916 big gun target practice of the
National Guard big gun companies.
''The Fourth Company was given a
rating of 1S.471 fro one hit out of two
shots at a range of 4.493 yards. Mem
bers of the company yesterday were
jubilant over their record. 4
The First Company was given sec
and place in the S-inch rife class foc
one hit out of two at range 5000
yards. j. f. Ray was pointer on the
gun that put the First Company in
econd place The target practice took
lace at Fort Screven on May 26,
1916"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-25
FUNERAL OF MRS. PENNINGTON
At OGLETHORPE CEMETERY

The funeral of Mrs. w. J. Penning-
ton. whose sad death occurred Thurs
dav at her home near Andersonville
was held at ] O'Clock Friday, and in
terment was in the Oglethorpe GENE
terry Rev. George NJ. Acree, of the
Lee Street Methodist church, conduct
ed the services.
Mrs. Pennington was we'll known IN
Americus. and was a sister of Mr.
J. Gordon Feagin on Jackson avenue
Many friends here sympathize with
the family in their bereavement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-25
SUBMARINE DESTRUCTION
REACHING NEW HIGH LEVEL

With the announcement of the sink
ing of the British steamers Grenadier
and Trojan Prince and seven Dutch
liners with total Coinage of ap-
rtoximately seven thousand five hun
dred tons, the German submarines in
this work reached the second largest
record since February 1st.
The military operations show that
the Germans abandoned some of the
rcsitions to the British in the Somme
sector. The Teutons repulsed French
attacks in the Champagne section.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-25
FUNERAL Of MAI.
CEN. FUNSTON HELD

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24.-The
funeral of Maj. Gen. Frederick Funs-
ton took place at the First Presbyter-
ian church here, and the body will lay
ia state throughout the night at the
City Hall.
The burial will be held Sunday in
the national cemetery at the Preside.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-25
SENATE DEMOCRATS
TO FIGHT REPUHS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-Senste
Democrats after a conference with
Secretary McAdoo, of the Treasury de-
partment virtually decided to hold a
continuous session until March 4th to
fight to finish the Republican fili-
buster on revenue and preparedness
legislation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-25
Raider in Indian Ocean.

TOXIC. Feb. 24-The afternoon
newspaper Nichi Niche says an armed
n,erchantman is raiding in the Indian
ccaan and has already sunk two Brit
isb steamers southeast of Ceylon. Jap
anese warships patroling eastern wa
tors are searching for the raider.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-25
IUBLIC DRINKING F0UNT
CLEANED AND OVERHAULED

The city drinking found at the in
tersection of Lamar and Lee streets
was cleaned out Friday afternoon and
thoroughly overhauled, Only a few
minutes at time did the work incon-
venience the work, so skillfully was
il executed, and the flow at the well
is now upon the standard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-25
Italian Transport

BERLIN, Feb. 24-The admiralty
announced that the Italian transport
Ninas carrying thousand soldiers to
Saloniki had been sunk with loss of
all but two men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-25
RALLY To BRING
BIC SPEAKERS To
CITY ON MARCH 8.

The agricultural rally to be held in
Americus on Saturday, March 3rd, for
the Third district is expected to prove
one fthe most interesting events in
the history of this section.
The State Department of Agricul-
ture is arranging the rallies in con-
junction with the Federation of Wo-
mems clubs and the State College OF
Agriculture. The program will be
rendered at the Opera House in this
city. beginning at, 10 o'clock Saturday
morning. Among the striking feat
ures will be large barbecue to be
given by the Woman's club of Ameri-
Gus. Subscriptions for this feature
are now being solicited.
Besides Americus on March 3rd, the
other district rallies to be held are
Douglas, on March 5th Hawkinsville,
March Sth, and Waynesboro, March
Sth.
The speakers present men and wo-
men Of the state who are foremost in
their respective work, all leading to-
wards the advancement of the state.
Possibly no other occasion of the kind
in this section ever presented moro
brilliant array of participants in the
program, which is announced as fol-
lows
Morning Session
Opening Prayer-Rev. Lansing Bur
rows, D. d.
Welcome-Mayor l. G. Council.
Welcome-Mrs. Frank Sheffield,
President Woman's Club of Americus.
Address-Mrs. Nellie Peters Black,
President, State Federation of Wo-
mans Clubs.
Address,. A. Methvin, State Pure
Food Inspector
Address-Mrs. Wilmer Moore, Chair
man Arts and Handicrafts, State Fed
Grafton.
Adjournment for lunch.
Afternoon Session
Address-H. F. Branham, of State
Department of Animal Husbandry.
Address-Mrs. Samuel Lumpkin. for
Southern Fair Association.
Address-Jack Hart, from State
College of Agriculture.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-25
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-31
OLD POST OFFICE BOOK.
Owned by, AIbie L. HaIe-ResuIations in 1908, When Single Page Letter Cost 8 Gents to Send 40 Miles.

Albie L. Hale, of Norwich is the owner of an interesting old book, The Post Office Law. with instructions and forms published for the regulation of the post offices. printed in Washington in 1908. It is pamphlet giving a sum- mary of laws relating to post offices acts to establish post offices and post roads within the United States, etc
 Chapters are devoted to such topics as the oath of office, opening the mails way letters, rating and marking of letters
 At that time the rates Of postage on
 cents if carried not exceeding 40 miles.
 10 cents if over 40 and not over 90 miles,
 12 1-2 cents if over 90 and not over
 T. cents if over 15o and not oyer 300 miles.
 20 cents if over 300 and not over 800 miles.
 25.cents if over 300 miles
 Double letters, or letters composed of two pieces of paper, were to be charged double these rates. triple let ters at triple rates and four or more pieces of paper cost qUadrupIe' ra tes
 Ship-letters received for delivery were chargea bic with six cents post age, and if forwarded by post cost two cents in addition to the regular post age.
 
 150 miles required one cent postage. Magazines and pamphlets were rated by the sheet; carried not over 50, miles 1 sheet, 1 cent
 Rules for prepaid letters, ship mail missent letters, advertising and dead letters are very explicit. Instructions for sending accounts, caring for port manteaus. keys, cases, etc, who is en- titled to frank letters and compensa- tion for postmaSters are considered
 At that period, the postmaster was allowed commission of 30 per cent on the first hundred dollars of letter postage collected in one quarter. 20 per cent on postage over $100. and on a sum not exceeding $500 collected in one quarter
 If more postage than $4OO should be collected in any one quarter then a commission of 20 per cent on such sur plus, but the, 20 per cent was never to be cast on a greater sum than $2,OO0. For regularly receiving and distri-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-31
NEW LONDON CHAMBER
 PLANNING ANNUAL BANQUET
Ladies Are To Be Invited to Attend
 Affair Again This Year.

At a special meeting of the officers and directors of the New London Chamber of Commerce held Monday evening in their room at the Municipal building routine business was transact ed and plans for future work made. It was voted to hold the next regular meeting which will be on Feb. 12, at one of the hotels, with supper at 6: 30 D. m., and the meeting following. The recent monday meeting was such q success that it was decided to r1Jeat it monthly, midway of the month be- tween the regular meeting.
 Plans were advanced for the annual banquet which will be held during the latter part of March, and it is expect ed to have one speaker of national rep utation, and one other on an import ant department of city affairs. The in novation last year of having the lad ies at the annual banquet was so narketedly successful that it was de- cided that the ladies would be well come this year.
 The directors voted down the prop osition to hold formal membership campaign at this time, but advocated increased effort by the membership committee. pr. F. H. Sykes, presi- dent of Connecticut College for Wo- men, was made an honorary member of the Chamber of Commerce by unani- nous vote of the directors.
 Oliver Woodwork. John McCraw and the Har%or School Parent Teachers association as well as directors of the Chamber Of Commerce, explained to the other directors the over-crcwding problem in the Harbor school district and the suggested measures for relief
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-31
OPEN WINTER IS
 GOOD FOR BIRDS
Gratifying Reports Are Received From
 All Over the State

Supt. Jehn NJ. CPampton of the fish and game commission said Mon day he was very much gratified with the reports which he had received from all over the state in regard to the condition of game birds during the winter. He received a letter from H. B. Mallory, in charge of the game farm at Danbury in which MT. Nal lory says he has found it un- necessary to continue to provide food at the feeding stations for quail, owing to the open winter the birds are able to provide for them sedves. MT. Crampton said Commis- sion, reported a similar condition in Litchfield county. There is an unus- ually large number of quail on the shore.
 Mr. Crampton said it was only when there was a crust on the sur face of the snow which the birds were in need of food from their human friends. .This has been decidedly open season." said MT. Crampton.
 Up to the present time there have been shot since the law of 1915 went into operation 1860 deer, according to reports received at the office of the commission. This number, according to MT. Champion, represents only about one-third of the deer that have Eeen killed.
 Superintendent Crampton recently returned from Washington, where he had an interview with Commis- sioner Putnam of the lighthouse ser- vice, in reference to the taking of Holsters in New Haven harbor. The result of the interview is the issu- ing of an order to the keeper of the light in the harbor, forbidding federal employees / at the lighthouse from catching Holsters.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-31
PHYSICAL DIRECTOR SPEAKS
 ON CLEAN LIVING
Says We Should Give More Thought
 to Our Bodies.

Clean Living was the subject of the shop talk delievered by Physical Di- rector R. T. Crosby of the Y. M. c. A. at a meeting held Tuesday noon at the International Silver Co.
 Director Crosby brought out the fact that we need to give more thought for the body; that there are many preventatiVeS against disease; that over 80 per cent. of the deaths from typhoid need not occur. That a large number of the deaths from tuberculo- sis could be prevented; of the three million persons who are seriously sick each year in America a large propor- tion need not have been sick, and this means the loss of over one billion of dollars in wages each year.
 We at times give more thought to the care of cattle than we do to the care of our children. He cited a case where a father remembered well the birthday of a blooded calf but could not recoIlect the birthday of his daughter.
 MT Crosby urged the men to observe as nearly as possible the rule of eight hours each for work, play and sleep. He state that some young men were really old because they had never learned to play, and likewise some old men are young because they have given play large place in their lives.
 He said that the proper amount of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-31
ASKS HEAVIER PENALTIES
 IN AUTOMOBILE BILLS
Giarins Headlight Evil May Be Furth-
 CT Restricted

The automobile bills are in. With the introduction on Friday of the last of the measures designed. to regulate motor vehicle traffic in the state indi- vidual members of the house and sen ate rested their cases.
 The general nature of the automo- bile legislation to be offered by the roads, bridges and river committee for the consideration of nthe general assembly will be in line with the pro- posaIs set forth in Governor Holcomb's s message. Of that there is no doubt. The recommendations contained in heart by members of the mapority party, and have all been embodied in bills now pending. %3
 Summing up the trend of the bills now in committee. it can be said that taken as a whole, they provide for:
 Heavier .ssnalties = jail sentences in most cases-in the case of negligent drivers of motor vehicles, with espe- eial severity shown toward those who drive while under the influence of in toxicants.
 2-More stringent examination of applicants for drivers licenses, and more restrictions upon the return of licenses to those who have forfeited them.
 3-The creation of the office of commissioner of motor vehicles and the placing of all matters pertaining g to automobiles under his supervision.
  main of the secretary of state-as was recommended in the governors mes sage.
 EF'urther restrictions; of the em- ployment of glaring lights upon high ways.
 5-Setting limit to the loads that motor trucks may carry upon the highways of the state
 : Legislation of the character sum marized above it can be said with practical certainty, will be reported by the committee. There may be minor changes in the penalties provided: minor changes. say, in the methods of examination of would be 1icensees laid down in the bills: slight alterations in the specific restrictions laid On the employment of headlights at night The provision for the creation of a commissionership may arouse some protest but, backed by the executive recommendation, it is likely that it will go a long ways.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-31
GRANT NO VACATIONS
 DURING SUMMER MONTHS
New Order Posted in New London Police Guard Room.

Members of the New London police force will get no vacations during the summer months, according to an off cial letter posted Tuesday.
 In the letter addressed to Capt. George Haven and signed by Chair man Eugene T. Kirkland it is stated that no member of the police force will be permitted to absent himself June Is and Sept Is.
 The latest order came a. shock to the police department. It also furnish es Captain Haven with tine problem of arranging the vacations so that 2S members of the department will be given two weeks off duty in the re- maining 39F weeks of the yf/r- Thir- teen weeks will elapse in the. period during which vacations are banned
 The letter reads:
 Capt. George Haven:
 Dear Sir: At a meeting of tl;e po- lice committee. held Jan 27. 1917, in the mayors office, Section 10. Rules and Regulations. Police Dept was
 Members; of the force shall be all lowed two weeks vacation during each year, without loss of pay, at such times as the captain may direct, but no member of the force shall be absent on vacation between June Is and Sept. 15.
 Very truly. Eugene T. Kirkland
 Chairman Police Committee
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-31
AT ONCE! STOPS STOMACH MISERY
 AND INDIGESTION
HPAPES DIAPEPSIN' MAKES SICK, SOUR, GASSY STOMACHS
 FEEL FINE.

Do some foods you eat hit back taste good, but work badly; ferment into stubborn Jumps and cause a sick, sour, gassy stomach? Now, MT. or Mrs. Dyspeptic, jot this down: Papes Diapepsin digests everything, leaving nothing to sour and upset you. There never was anything so safely quick, so certainly effective. No difference how badly your stomach is disordered you will get happy relief in five minutes, but what, pleaseS you most is that it, strengthens and regulates your stom- ach so you can eat your favorite foods without fear.
 Most remedies give you relief some tinneS-they are slow, but not sure. Tapes Diapepsin'' is quick, positive and puts your stomach :n a hea1Jhy condition so the misery won't come back
 You feel different as soon as "Papeis Diapepsin" comes in contact with the stomach-distress just vanishes-your stomach gets sweet, no gases, no belching, no eructations of undigested food, your head clears and you feel fine.
 Go now, make the best investment you ever made, by getting large fifty-cert case Of Tapes Diapepsin from any drug, store You realize in five minutes how needless it is to suf- fer from indigestion, dyspepsia or any stomach disorder.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-31
eRoToN BOYS HELD
 FOR SUPERIOR COURT
Two Are Accused of Breaking Into
 New Haven Freight Cars.

Frank Hampstead and James Clark were presented before Judge Frederick P. Latiner by Prosecuting At torney Warren B. Burrows in the charged with breaking into freight cars of the New Haven road at N1d- way on the night of Dec. 15, 1915. It was claimed the young men had talk en 24 pairs of shoes valued at Sa09: 100 wards of velvet, valued at $SSO and a large quantity of candy.
 The arrest was made Monday night bv officers of the railroad, of which A. R. See was one, and the suspects were lodged in the borough lookup for the night Suspicion was directed to- wards them by the fact that they had offered shoes for sale at a ridiculous ly low price four pairs for 50. when faced with their arrest they confessed and disclosed the hiding places of the goods which had been stored in barns for safe keeping. Both pleaded gull ty in court and were bound over to the superior court under $500 bonds:
 In the case of Hempstead' ms adopted father. William A. Hampstead, went on his bond and William Mor- gan acted in the same capacity Tor
 Both are about q years old and have never been under arrest before The father and mother of Clark were in court and the mother was greatly distressed over her trouble.
 Young Clark, who lives on SLone Cove hill, is employed as driver for M. L. Trail of Poquonnoc. ana ms mother takes him into work each morning. four miles distance, driving after him at the close of his days work Hempsted is employed on the farm of w. A. Hempsteadz in Center
 Both boys appeared penitent and ashamed of the offense which brought them into. court.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-31

outing foreign mail, postmaster got a fiat allowance of s25 for each quarter; while those postmasters receiving mail regularly between nine at night and five at night were entitled to charge 50 per cent on the first hundred dollars collected in one quarter instead of the usual 30 per cent.
 Gideon Granger was at that time Postmaster General. at Washington.
 The book contains several papers of accounts of mails received at the post office at Philadelphia
 During that year John Hyde was postma ster at Norwich Town and his name is writeen on the cover of the book.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-31

At meeting of thgs members of the, Norwich Retail Merchants Association it was voted to xnake application to the Chamber of Commerce, of Norwich, Conn, Inc, to have the chamber Tab-s sorb the retail merchants' associa tion by creating "a mercantile bureau. The meeting was held in the chamber of commerce rooms on Tuesday morning, with President John NJ. Lee in the chair. It is felt by the members of the as- sociation that the Chamber of Com noerce is the proper body to conduct The affairs which have been conducted
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-31
May Dissolve Merchants Association
Local Retailers Will Apply Chamber of Commerce Ab- sorb Their Organization Mercantile Bureau-Move-
 Started at Meeting Tuesday-Dollar Day Plans
 Discussed.

by the retail merchants association in the past as the members of the cham Der are made -up7 of the merchants. business and professional men in the city. The application will be present. ed to the directors Of the Chamber of Commerce and them will come before a meeting of the members
 Dollar Day which is to be held on February 14th was discussed at the meeting and a number of suggestions were made by. the merchants present.
 Another meeting is to be held on Friday morning of this week s when further plans for Dollar Day will be considered.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-31
WAS IN NORWICH HOSPITAL.
Mrs. Rose Walsh Not the Dependent of John Walsh, Whose Daughters Receive Compensation Award.

In decision filed Monday by Com pensation Commissioner George E. Chandler, the Hartford Coal Company. insured by the Travlers Insurance Company, was directed to pay $500 to Rev. William F. OdeI1. Father Odell will have Charge of the distribution of the money to Mary and Elizabeth Walsh, daughters of John Walsh. who received fatal injuries December 5, 1915. while in the employ of the coaI company.
 Rose Walsh. widow of John Walsh was named as the dependent. It de- veloped during the hearing that she has been in the Connecticut Hospital for Insane at Middletown for about six months and has previously been an inmate in the Norwich state hospital since April 1915. In the decision. Com pensation Commissioner Chandler de-. cided that the two children of John Walsh were the dependents, and not the widow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-31
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mir. and Mrs. A. D. Herrick Complete
 50 Years of Married Life.

Mir. and Mrs. A. D. Herrick celebrat- ed their golden wedding at the home of their son, William F. Herrick on Bliss place. Tuesday evening. Relatives and friends to the number'of 20 were pres ent from Montville, Bozrah and Nor wich. At [ o'clock all were invited to the dining room, which was attractive iy decorated. A supper of escaIloped oysters, cold meats, salad, rolls, cake and coffee was served. Conspicuous on the table was the decorated brides loaf. F'avors were found at each plate Rev. MT. Young, pastor of Bozrah church. congratulated Mr.. and Mrs Herrick and said grace.
 Among the gifts were several gold pieces. An original poem was read by Miss Alice Bishop of Bozrah.
 MT. and Mrs. Herrick were in the best of health and spirits. A very en- joyable evening was passed.
 Middletcwn.-Sunday was the 59th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. $. Talcott Davis.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-31
HIS 75TH BIRTHDAY.
E. w. Lathrop Entertained Relatives at
 His Home at Gardner Lake.

On Monday E. W. Lathrop of Gard ner Lake observed his 75th birthday. when he delightfully."- entertained 16 relatives at dinner party.
 The dining room was attract1vely decorated with carnations, potted plants, the color scheme being pink and white. In the center of the din ing table was a large birthday cake with the dates 1S42- -1917, and with MT. Lathrop's initials on it.
 The party broke up at a late hour, all wishing MT LatIlrop many happy returns of the day.
 Curfew comes from two French words. "Couvre feu@ which. means cover fire"