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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
NEW FLOUR RULE
To Be emf FORCED
VERY sTR|AGENTLY
EXCEPTIONS ARE ONLY BEING AL.
LOWED in SPECIAL CIRCUM-
STANCES - COUNTRY DEALERS
SPECIALLY COMPLIMENTED.

Regarding the sale of -four, under
the new rules of the food administra-
tion, the Sumter County Food Ad-
ministration makes the following
statement:
Permits have been issued in a
number of instances to farm croppers
and laborers who had no corn to ex'
change for flour and who were unable
financially to purchase an equal
amount of other cereals at the time
they bought the -four.
None of these were allowed more
than 48 pounds.
mo one who admitted having
enough corn on hand to enable him
to exchange corn for -four was al
lowed a permit.
Practically all of the permits were
issued to negroes.
mo permits were issued to persons
living in the city, nor to any persons
not engaged exclusively in farm work.
All persons receiving these per-
mits were notified that hereafter they
must be prepared to purchase an
equal amount of meal, grits, rice or
buckwheat at the time they bought
-four.
Whenever it was clearly estab-
lished that an applicant seeking to
purchase more than the 96 pounds of
flour allowed rural residents, was
operating commissary, and had on
hand large supply of meal, corn, ETC.,
he was allowed to buy not more than
five barrels of flour, and was not re-
CURED to purchase an equal amount
Of other cereal products.
1T is the information of this admin
istration that the flour rules are going
to be even more strictly applied and
that no exceptions will be made in be-
half .of the farmer, except to allow
him to exchange corn for -four.
"The Sumter county food admins
tration desires to compliment the gro
cerv dealers out in the county for the
splendid manner in which they have
been cooperating with the food law
They haves hown a determined spirit
tc stay strictly within the law, and
they are doing a fine work in educat-
ing their customers along the right
lines"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
MRS. VIM. NJ 'MATH DIED
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING

The death of Mrs William M. Nc
Math, widow of the late w. M. McMath,
occurred this morning at two o'clock
near McMath's Mill, in the s7th year OF
her age
Mrs McMath had lived in Sumter
county all Of her life, and was val
ued member of the Rehoboth Baptist
church.
She Is survived by her, daughters,
Mrs. Lee Patton and Mrs. ]. B. Bryant,
of this county, and Mrs. H. P. Scrutch-
ems, of Martindale, Texas; son, John
F. McMath, of this county; brother,
A. H. Teel, of Morris Station, and a
sister, Mrs J. W. Finch, Of this
county.
The funeral was held this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock, Rev. George F.
Brown conducting the exercises, and
iuterment was in the family cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
GERMANS FAIL
IN BIC ATTACK
ON AMERICANS
PREPARED FOR GREAT ASSAULT,
BUT WERE REPULSED WITH
HEAVY LOSSES-GREAT ARTIL.
LERY DUEL is RAGING.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, February 5.-A fleet of
German airplanes raided the American
trenches early this morning, but the
attack was frustrated. The American
artillery put down heavy barrage in
front of the German lines, which are
believed to have been crowded with
officers and men waiting the signal
from the planes for general attack.
The American artillery fire was so
heavy and effective, however, that the
Germans were unable to make the at
tempt, and it is believed that casual
ties were inflicted among them.
There has been a general increase OF
artillery fire between the Americans
and Germans in the last few days.
This is the first genuine encounter
of large proportions between the
Americans and the Huns.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
BOYS SHOOTING AIR
RIFLES COMPLAINED
OF TO The POLICE

Recently number of complaints
have been received by the police au-
thorities that young boys are shooting
air rifles promiscuously throughout
the city. This is especially true OF
the Taylor and Church street Neigh
borhoods.
Accordingly Chief Johnson has in
structed his men to keep sharp look
cut for violations of the city ordinance
against shooting in these neighhor-
hoods, and parents are requested TO
prevent the necessity of cases being
made against children. Shooting even
in ones own back yard is forbidden
owing to the danger of injury to per
sons who happen to be in the vicinity
where such shooting occurs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
ANDREW ]. HAM|L IS
LAID TO REST TODAY

The funeral of the late Andrew
Jackson Hamil was held from the
family residence, 4O7 Lamar street,
this afternoon at two o'clock. Inter
ment was in Oak Grove cemetery.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Leroy G. Henderson.
In the passing of Mr.. Hamil this
city loses one of its Oldest and best
known residents. Born in Floyd
county in 1889, Mr.. Hamil came to
this county 81 years ago. In 1855, he
married Miss Martha Eemmett
Wheeler who survives him.
He joined the Sumter Light Guards
at the outbreak of the war, subse-
quently going to Miliigan's signal
corps. He was first mate on one
of the boats of the James river squad
ron, and served throughout the war.
He was captured once, but exchanged.
MIR. Hamil was a member In good
standing of the Americus Lodge, No.
13, f. and A. NJ, and OF the local
lodge of Elks.
His surviving relatives are three
daughters, Mrs. Mary L. Brown and
Mrs. A. G. Duncan, of Americus, and
Mrs. D. H. Fain, of Tallahassee, Fla,
and a son A. ]. Hamil, Jr., of Amer
icus; brother, L. w. Hamil, OF Ho-
mer, La.
The pallbearers were: Honorary:
). P. Chapman, G. W. Riley, Ben Sta
than, C. M. Williams. M. B. Council
ard R. ]. Perry; active: H. o. Jones,
Fl. L. Mize, N M. Dudley, e. C. Par
ker, John w. Shiver and W. c. sulll'
van.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
lee CHARGES ROAD
HEADS ARE TRYING
DOUBLE CROSS GAME

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 81
Charges that railroad magnates are at
tempting to discredit government op
Grafton of railroads were made by w
G. Lee, head of the Order of Railway
Trainmen, today at the wage hearing
here.
Il have facts to prove that expert
enced railroad men are not permitted
t. operate the roads as their training
dictates" Lee said.
During the hearing other union
leaders charged that the entire trathc
congestion throuhgout the country is
caused by railroad managers who de
sire to diseredit the operation OF the
eight-hour law and make government
operation Of the railroads failure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
MAY YET CONTINUE
HEATLESS MONDAYS
PLAN IN OPERATION
pISCOURAGING REPORTS ON THE
MOVEMENT OF FREIGHT HELD
RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTINU-
ANCE FLAN.

WASHINGTON D. C, Feb. b.
Most discouraging reports on the
movement of freight, especially coal
because of the prevailing extreme cold
early today threatened to defeat plans
for abandonment of the Monday in
dustrial closing order, ordered by the
fuel administration as fuel saving
measure.
Secretary McAdoo and Fuel Admins
traitor Garfield went into conference
concerning abandonment Of ''heat-
less Mondays" shortly after reports
had been received showing that coal
movements east of the Mississippi
river had been cut more than fifteen
per cent as result of weather con-
ditions during the last two days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
Atlanta Hotels Closed.

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 5.-Complying
with recommendations of the police
committee of council, general council
has unanimously voted to cancel the
licenses of the Mitchell, Franklin and
Plaza hotels in this city. Action OF
the committee was based on informa
ton furnished by the police depart
ment, in accordance with the request
of Chief Of Police Beavers. Evidence
that the hotels in question had been
used for immoral purposes was sub
mitted to the committee before ac-
ton was taken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
FORMER GREEK
PREMIERS HELD

LONDON, Feb. 5.-Complete order
has been restored at Lams, northeast
of AtheEs, where soldiers of Greek in
fantry regiments mutinied, according
to an Athens dispatch to the London
Times. Former Premiers Skouloudis
ard Lambros, and other former cabi=
nes ctticers already under impeaeh-
ment proceedings, have received or
ders to consider themselves under ar
rest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
MILLION PLANTS Of
CABBAGEs ARE SOLO

THOMASVILLE, Ca, February g.
One thousand two hundred and tlfty
dollars is a neat sum to receive for
Just one shipment of cabbage plants
but that S what Clark brothers here
have received from one man in north
Georgia for a million of these cab
bage plants. Mr.. Clark had the
check with him, yesterday having just
received it, and he said he had shipped
several millions of these plants and
had orders for many more. This is
is comparatively a new industry II
south Georgia and seems to be pay
ing one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
U-BOats Take Many Victims.

LONDON, Feb. 5.-German u-boats
according to Andrew Bonar Law. gov
ernment leader In the house OF com
mons today. have caused the death OF
fourteen thousand, one hundred and
twenty non-combatants, British men
women and children. He also an
nounced that General Issigo is not to
be appointed as a result of the recent
conference of the allies at Versailles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
NO APPEALS WILL Be
TAKEN IN lF1 1ERN00N

The local exemption board an
nounces that no more appeals from
men subject to the draft will be &C
cepted by the board after IL O'Clock
each day.
The board is fairly swamped with
work, and must restrict the time fol
receiving appeals, SO as to have op.
portunity to attend to their other du
ties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
FAST COUNTRY in
GRIP OF STORM

! WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. s.
Severe cold today gripped the whole
country east of the Mississippi from
+he canadian border to the Gulf, add
ing its share toward making this one
of the most extraordinary winters OF
modern times. The present cold wave
however. is not expected to be of long
duration. Temperatures ranged from
az degree below zero in the st. Law
renee river valley to A above at MI
ami, Fla.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
MEETING TO FIGHT
LIGHT RATE RAISE
WILL BE HELD AT THE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE TONIGHT-PROB-
ABLY NAME COMMITTEE TO Go
TO ATLANTA.

A mass meeting of citizens to con-
slider the petition of the Americus
Lighting Company for an increase in
rates will be held tonight at the
Chamber of Commerce at 1880 o'clock
The meeting will probably noml-
nate a committee ii fight the applica-
ton for higher rates, The petition
will be heard in Atlanta on Febru
ary goth.
The officers of the company have
been invited to attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
WORK STARTS
On AERO CAMP
HERE At ONCE
COMMITTEES ARE NAMED AT
MEETING THIS AFTERNOON-S00
ACRES WILL BE CLEARED FOR
CAMP SITES.

The first active steps taken in the
work of preparation incident to the
location of the big aviation camp at
Americus was taken this afternoon
at a mass meeting Of citizens which
assembled at three o'clock court
house
Full details of the work necessary
to be done before the arrival of the
student aviators and their instructors
were laid before those present, and It
was announced that work ofsgrading
and preparing the land will commence
at once. The site of the main camp
on the Aries plantation property will
probably be the first scene of opera
tions, as the work to be done there
includes the sinking of two artesian
wells, which will furnish the chief
water supply of the camp.
1t was explained by the committee
which succeeded in landing the camp
for Americus that all of the land oc-
cupied by the three camp sites must
be graded and cleared of distractions
Of every nature before it can be used
for the purpose intended, and the
work of clearing the site must be nm
ished before the construction of the
hangers and other necessary build
ings can be commenced The first
work to be completed will be the put
ting in of an adequate sidetrack at the
site of the main camp, as this will be
necessary to accommodate expected
shipments of lumber of building sup
plies which will soon begin to arrive.
All of the light used at the camp, as
well as motor power sufficient to oper>
ate whatever machinery may be In
stalled, will be generated at the plant
Of the Americus Lighting Company in
this city, and high-voltage line VIII
be constructed to the Aries plantation
site with a minimum of delay. AL
ready the poles necessary to support
these wires have already been order
ed, and Supt. Johnson, of the light
ing concern, announces are now en-
route to Americus. The power line
to the camp will be Of first class cop
per construction and highly insulated
as a precaution against accidents. 'rhe
poles will be set apart from all others
and the line will be plainly Indicated
as dangerous At no point Will the
electric wires cross the aviation field,
one of the requirements of the war de-
nartment being that this portion of
the camp site be free of distractions
of every nature.
In order to house the fifteen hundred
aviation students and instructors VINO
will be sent to Americus, as well as
care for the seventy machines to be
nsed in their instruction will require
tie erection of number of buildings
and the building of several road APP
nroaches from the camp site proper
to the present main highway between
the camn and Americus. This road, al
ready recognized as one of the best
in the county, will be put in first
class condition before the arrival OF
the aviation students, and everything
will be ready for the first of the
officers of the camp who will arrive
here toward the end of the month.
When the Times-Recorder went to
nress the meeting had not adjourned
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
U. S. SPENDING ABOUT
$24,OOO,OOO DAILY FOR
W AR PREPARATIONS

WASHINGTON d. c., Feb. 81
In ten months of war the United States
has expended seven billion dollars, or
at the rate of about twenty-four mil
lion dollars daily. Four billions OF
this huge total has been paid out as
loans to the Entente Allies, while the
balance represents the United States
outlay for its own war preparations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
British Raids Successful.

LONDON, Feb. 5.-British troops
carried out successful raids last night
southeast of Armentiers and in the
neaghborhood of the Ypres-Staden
railway. Many Germans were killed
and made prisoners and machine guns
captured by US, the official statement
says.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
STEAMSHIPS TO help
WHEAT-SAVING PLAN

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. g.
Operators of more than six hundred
steamships today agreed to adopt the
wheat and meat-saying menus propos-
ed by the food administration for their
ships plying Gulf and Atlantic waters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
new YORK FACES
ACUTE SITUATION

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-The severe
weather experienced today added to
the acute seriousness of this e1ty's
coal shortage. The fuel administra-
ton at noon estimated the city had
only an eight days supply on hand,
while the number of cars received up
to that hour were far below the nor
nal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
Mrs- E. A. Judd. Spartanburg.

SPARTANBURG. S. c., Feb 5-Mrs.
F A Judd, philanthropist who has
given several hundred thousand dol
lars TO local institutions, died here
last night She was 92 years old.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-05
WEATHER FORECAST.

\ COLD WAVE PROBABLE To- 4
y NIGHT.
= = = : \ \ \ \ \ = \ 4
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-11
SAVINGS BANK ELECTS
All Old Officers and Board Retained.
Reports ShoW Prosperous
'sT.-. Year,

~ Stockholdera 1i me Savings Ban: OF
Richmond hsli ;h"iY twcnty-ninth an
nual meeting Yesterday. the report OF
President L. Il. Morris showing that
the institution PAID $1,000 in dividend.
to stockholders, S43.sST IN interest to
depositors and $685.. carrying .or-
ward in addition u balance Il $ls@JI
for undivided prcilts.
'.ET'hcIe was 10 change in the d;rec.
S6rete or the bank, all members Of
the board being reelected, as follows:
flames NJ. Ball, George l. Christian,
II. Thco Eilyson. John ". Gordon T..
AZ Gwathnley. Or. stuart Mcclure.
Thomas i. Moore, l.. Il. Morris. A. w.
Patterson. +. SiittrdinG, Ashton S,arRe.
I3.eSedon Taylor, Granville 9. Nal.n-
,ine, p. Whitiock and William II. I.n.
Inermah. The directors reelected the
officers: y. II. Morris, president: james
III. Ball. vice president and cashier: T.
SitterdinS, vice president. and Cico,ce
W.'Wat, assistant cashier
THE. annual meeting OF stocI,hold,r.
ofathe German American Building ant
Loen Corporation. which has just CON
pletfd It's twenty sixth year, was alsr
held yesterday. Directors ana oficer.
were elected as follows:
liE Directors. Sittcrdins. j. u. car
neaL II. S. IIawes. Charles X. Willis
H.aF. Griinmell. Charles j. Biilups an.
MI, Willis. Omcers---F. Sit,er6jnr
president; j. ID. Carneal. vice -pres;dnnI
Charles 4. Willis. secretary and treas
urer, and trustees, consistin. Of RI.
officers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-11
MAJOR THOMAS TALlAFERR0
PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME
Funeral OF Widely known Veteran Of
the Confederate Service Takes
PLACE To-NIOrrow.

Major Thomas Seldom Taliafcrro. a
distinguished veteran OF the War BE-
tween tho States, and former member
OF the Virginia state Legislature. died
yesterday at tho home of his daughter,
Mrs. jeffrey c. y. Montague. 1909 Han
over Avenue. lie was born IN Glou-
ccstcr County in 1882. and was the
son of Warner Taliater"o. OF Bellv.llc.
and brother OF General William l..
Taliafcrro. c. :. =. His homo was the
wcll-kncwn estate. The Cottage.
Major Ta'iafcrro was tho nephew Of
Andrew Seldom. Confederate secretary
OF state during tho War Between the
States. and was a lawyer b. profession.
lie married Miss liarriott Lee. 4 cousin
of General Robert L. Lee.
The funeral will take place from the
residence OF his daughter. Mrs. Jeffrey
6. y. McntaSuc. with whom he had
made his home during the last years
OF his life, on Saturday afternoon at .
o'clock.
BESIDES Mrs. Mon;aGuo. Major ITALIA
fcrro is survived BY son. Thomas Sed-
don Taliaferro. and daughter. Mrs.
Thomas Wyche, OF California The in
tcrmcnt will be private.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-11
FUNERAL OF J. w. SHARP
AT ST. PAUL'S TO-DAY
ter. w. Russell bowie md Rev. t.
valentine Lee to C0nduct Services.
lnterment In Holly>yood

lanes William Sharp. son OF tho late
James III. and Rebecca Stratford Sb.r,
uieo ednesday night az $3.50 O'clock
~ ms residence. corner OF Parlis Ave-
Hue ana Harrison Street: in the f,rtv
seventh year OF his age. Although
TIC was native of Birmingham. Ala
it an early age he moved to Richmond
where Tor many Years he had beer
prominently identified in social and
business circles lie was twice mar
,ieo' ms first wife being Miss s;nry
NorFali Eurton: by :his marriage
20 .our children survivt--AIary Ilurto,,
Iharp. Sne Metcalf Sharp. Lieutenant
Ianies W Sharp. Jr., L. $. A.. ana
robert Moshy sharp Mr. Sharn's sec
ono Wife was Miss Elizabeth t.ra,,.o-
loWnes. who survives him.
The funeral services will he co,
GhG,ed from st, Paurs Ep;scopal
church at 1850 o'clock today hv I,e,.
W. russell Bowie. ID. ID. and Rev.
I, "iShtlhe Lee, and burial will be in
, lakewood Cemetery. The following
WIZ set as pallbearers:
Nctive-M. Allen Chambers. A. Sea
u 10, Jones james ". Gordon, Henry NJ
Vaughan, +. Prince LyeH, Everard r.
W. i, George w. Watt and j. 4.
Honorary. e. Pinaer. co,one, T.
y. James Charles L. Boiling, w. Meadn
~ William G.. Hayes, u. r. COZ
y. :; Cottrell, Jonn c. Freeman. I'D.
W,rd Il. Crump. ~. Chase aIorto, nn1
John 4. Wingo.. "''
nc honorary pallbearcrs are re-
'"''eo 10 meet "a the church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-11
Urge McAdoo to
Aid Good Roads
Highway Officers Send Rcsolu-
lions to Railroad Director
asking Cooperation.

The American Association OF State
Highway Officials. through G. T. Cole
man. OF Richmond. State Highway
Commissioner OF Virginia and chair
man of the executive committee. has
transmitted the following resolution to
William q. McAdoo, dircctor-Eeneral
Of the railroads. asking that the gov
eminent give particular attention TO
the proper construction and main
tenance OF the highways Of this coun-
try as necessary war measure:
Whereas, the proper construction
and maintenance of the highways OF
the country is necessary to the success
full conduct of the war; and
Whereas, tho plans Of all highway
authorities in the country, all users of
highways, and all citizens interested
in any way in highway construction
and maintenance. are at the present
time upset and tied up; and,
Whereas, there is need for a definite
policy SO that plans can be formulated
for the coming year; and,
Whereas properly outlined policy
directing the construction and main
tcnancc OF such roads and streets as
are OF general economic and military
value will conserve the resources OF the
country and will greatly facilitate the
transportation Of freight over high
ways and streets.
Therefore be it resolved that the
American Association Of State High
way Officials request the United States
government to formulate and promul-
gate. as soon as possible, a definite
policy for road and street construc-
ton and maintenance, and
That 1t is requested that said policy
contain a statement that freight cars
shall be furnished next spring for
the transportation of the necessary ma
tcrials for the construction and main
tcnance of streets and roads OF
economic or military value
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-11
COAL SHORTAGE RELIEVED
Shipments Received Yesterday Meet I'm
mediate Demnnds-More Is
Expected.

Coal shortages IN the city have been
relieved. al least temporarily, accord
ing to the announcement made yestcr-
day by Chairman 4. Bierne Blair. Of
the Richmond fuel commission. With
several shipments received came q
limited supply OF anthracite that is
expected 10 tide the city over until
arrangements can he made whereby
regular sufficient shipments will be
made 10 the city. State Fuel Admin
!sirator Harry Floyd Byrd said yester-
day that he Will go to Washington to-
Day 70 endeavor TO have the national
fuel administration modify it's recent
luAnG, providing for the shipment OF
the Pennsylvania coal TO tho New Eng
land states. 80 that some Of this coal
may be shipped into Virginia