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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-09
Nd MORE SPLITTING
ON SIDEWALK SAYS
CHIEF JOHNSON IN
STATEMENT TOT.-R.
CITY ORDINANCE TO BE ENFORC-
ED RIGIDLY AS PRECAUTION
AGAINST INTRODUCTION OF
SPANISH FLU" HERE, AND CIT
IZENS ARE WARNED TO COMPLY
WITH ITS PRIVISIONS.

The city ordinance against splitting
on the sidewalk here is to be rigidly
enforced in future.
The enforcement of this ordinance
is part of the program adopted tospre-
vent the introduction of Spanish flu
in Americus, and Chief Olin johnson
says cases will be made against all
citizens who fail to observe the law
in future.
Medical authorities say that "fiu"
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r. nning easily 35 miles an hour, head
lights binding, and run right on past
ire police barracks with no notice
heing taken. A fragrant violator of
the law, even though Government
car.
let's investigate, give US some rea-
spn for your non-attention To the
laws. Mr.. Police Chief. Why don't
you insist on their enforcement, Mr..
Police Commissioner. The people are
grateful to Suffering Citizen" for
bringing this matter into the light
of publicity. Let's hear from other
law loving and abiding citizens.
A CITIZEN.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-19

TEN ladies wanted between the ages Of
IS and 25, for a road show. Good pay,
good treatment. Phone Room 112. Paxton
HoteL\
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-19
DEATHS q FUNERAL NOTICES.

6TAAfS-Beptha NJ. aged IS years Aug.
is, 1918, daughter OF Mrs. Minnie sprak-
tes.
Funeral from residence. 17i7 Charles
straN. Tuesday p. m. lntermsnt
Laurel Hill cemetery
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-19
South.
GOOD HOME

HANSCOM PARK DISTRICT.
6-room house. 2-story, modern; furnace
heat: house in good condition; has fire
place; good woodwork throughout; this
is a well built substantial home In
good location; built better than most new
houses; Oh 2sth ST., near Pierce; Q blocks
to car; Just right for anyone desiring
good home Of their own and is priced
cheap at $500; terms II desired. r. D.
Wead, $40 So. 18th st. Tyler ISL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
o6 years ago today.

66 years ago today.
 Allan R. Ryan, New York's new deputy police commissioner, in charge of the division of national defense, born in New York city, 39 years ago today.
 Thomas F. Kane, the new president of the University of North Dakota, born at Westfield, 1nd., 55 years ago today.
 James Duncan, vice-president of the American Federation of Labor and member of the Root commission to Russia, born in Scotland, 61 years ago today
 Captain Frederick Trevor Hill, en- inent lawyer, now serving on staff of Gen. Pershing in France, born in Brook lyn, N. Y., 52 years ago today.
 Rt. Rev. Maurice F. Burke, Catholic bishop of St. Joseph, Mo-, born in Ire land, 73 years ago today.
 Charles A. (Chief) Bender, pitcher of the Philadelphia National league
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Our Speciality Is A U T O M o B LIE
 INSURANCE Service Unexcelled. R. H. M. MILLS & SONS

some time. This is a poor reason to
 give in applying for job. It is a relic of the days when the public treasury was considered sort of grab bag, wherein every man who de- sired should have opportunity to reach in and get handful of cash, ire spective of whether he was capable of properly discharging the duties of the place. The result was that there were men in public office who "balled up" things beautifully, causing need less trouble and litigation. If man makes a good official he should be retained in office. If he dosen't he should be busted as soon as possible That's the rule in successful private enterprises, and it is a good one for the public to follow in employing it's officials.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

There should come for the united States at least one great good out of war, according to keen observers.
 This country has been compared to the melting pot, into which were pour ed men of varied races. The immi grafton of the last helf century and more has brought to our shores vast host who had but one element ab- solutely in common--the instinct for liberty.
 Here is the melting pot, filled with the metals necessary to nationality but that great heat has been wanting that is essential to fuse them all.
 The world war is the great, in- tense heat which alone can finish the process for which America has been gathering the materials and equip. ment for many decades.
 We are nation, and have been since '76; but we have still to achieve that absolute racial unity possessed by people whose national existence is centuries older than ours. Left in peace and prosperity, the process of achieving unity might have been long and uncertain. In the face of war and diversity, the process must be quickened. Few great men develop out of prosperity. Even those outstand- standing figures whose greatness con. sists in mere wealth were trained in diversity. And diversity brings out the really great things in man. As it is with men, so with nations. Ev- anywhere are the tokens that America has found in war, with all its diff cult obligations, new impulse to racial unity.
 The men who fight shoulder to shoulder in the battle against autoc- racy will not come home to parade the race from which they sprang, but the common Americanism they have discovered at the price of endeavor and achievement and sacrifice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
SHERIDAN MEN AUTO VICTIMS

Sheridan, May 1.-Two Sheridn business men. Joe A. Poe and Henq Ard, are suffering with injuries, as the result of automobile accidents Nj Poe, furniture dealer, sustained < broken leg when he was thrown from his machine, and MT. Ard, restsr ant proprietor, suffered a number q cuts and gashes as the result of g ing thru the windshield of his ea, , when it was ditched while he ant the driver were returning from Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

The annual school election will be held throughout the state as fixed by law on the third Saturday in May. This is one of the most important elections in which the people of the state are called upon to participate. We must without fail look well at this time above everyother time in the history of our state to the needs of our schools.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
SHE GOT GOOD RESULTS

This honest testimony from a wom- an who has suffered should be heed ed by all afflicted with backache, rheumatic pains, or any symptom of kidney and bladder trouble: "I have got good results from Foley Kidney Pills that l sleep much better. Mrs. Chas. Gray, 270 Sixth St., Detroit, Mich." Mann's Pharmacy.-Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
CORONER.

DIR. II. b. WILLIAMS announces as a candidate for re-clcc- tion as coroner of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the Demo cratic voters, in the primary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
CHERRY LETTERS.

Write to the boys in the training camps-but write letters of cheer. Censor the dscouraging items where ever you can.
 Your boy in training is apt to feel homesick, especially if he's new CT before been far from home. Don't make it harder for him to stick by making mountains out of what may after all be molehills.
 Just now the homesick boy will be prone to exaggerate. Write that mother is ill and he'll think she's dy- ing. Write that the government al lowance hasin't come, and he'll think the home folks are starving. And that's the sort of thing that causes de- sertions, and spells trouble.
 Turn the cheery side of things to the boy in camp. Keep him encour aged. Minimize your petty troubles or forget them. Dwell on your pride in what he's doing for America.
 Your boy is man, taking mans part in the fight. He dosen't need to be coddled, but he does need cheer. Write often, and send good news.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
Destroys COntraband Booze.

:, A case of whisky, seized from Oliver Turner, negro, last week, was destroy ed yesterday by City Detective Ben Brannon on order of Municipal Judge Earl s. Wood Turner was fined $100 for having the whisky.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF
 EDUCATION
F. GARLAND MAY.

announces as a candidate for superin- tendent of public instruction of Jef- ferson count, subject to the action of the Democratic voters, in the primary on May 28, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
FOR SHERIFF AND COLLECTOR.

c. M. NICHOL announces as candidate for Sher- if and Collector of Jefefrson County, subject to the action fthe Democratic primary on May 28, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
W. s. s.

The thing we're afraid of is that as soon as the German soldiers learn that prisoners taken by the Americans are to be sent to the United States they'll flock over ill drcves.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
J. R. PARSONS

announces as a candidate for re-elec- tion as treasurer of Jefferson coun- ty (second term), subject to the ac- tion of the Democratic voters, in the primary on May 28, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
GARLAND BREWSTER

announces as candidate for Sheriff and Collector of Jefferson County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
action of the Democratic primary May 22 1913
THOMAS A. HILL

announces as candidate for repre- sentative from Jefferson county in the general assembly, subject to the action of the Democratic primary on May 28, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
RHEUMATISM FOR 50 yEAk

St. Paul, Ark, March Il, lslH l.. M. Gross: ,,l I, as thousands of others, am gM I met you or heard of your medicine I have practiced medicine for Ss yah I have had rheumatism for 5O ye'n and constipation for 35 years, laaM taken two bottles of G. 5. and am nvs well and I am recommending ana 3 ing it in my practice. l belleye is the best Rheumatism, Blood, LSu and Kidney Medicine in the worIa aa n G. .. ss: ]: :: sS::;!e';::,$ s:s;!' :ss ,,,! ]: $ ' rheumatism,- pellagra or any M u"s ,s liver or kidney disease, or money S funded. Sold by all drugglsts,. sl% ro per bottle. w. l.. Dewoody Y, VS Mann Tankersley Drug Co., anu Bluthenthal distributors ol :" Dino and wholesale druggists o- ~ Bluff, Ark.
 l.. M. GROSS , Ark 721 Spring St. Little N0'A' ''
 (Advt.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

Rev. E. R. Steele has returned from Altheimer where he has been cOndu1 ing a series of religious meetings
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.
SAM F. VAULX

announces as a candidate for clerk of the circuit and chancery courts of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the Democratic voters, in the pri- mary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
A, w. c"AB") LOWE

announces as candidate for re-elec- tion as superintendent of public in struction ot Jefferson county, subject to the action of the Democratic voters ill the primary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CONGRESS.
HON. s. M. TAYLOR

announces as a candidate for Con- gress of the Sixth District of Ar kansas, subject to the action of the Democratic voters, in the primary on May 8S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
I. r. .MAGEE

announces as candidate for re-eS- ection as representative from Jeffer- son county in the general assembly, subject to the action of the Demo cratic voters, in the primary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
WORTH REMEMBERING

War educates the senses, calls calls into action the. will, per fects the physical constitution, brings men into such swift and close collision in critical mo- ments that man measures man.
 Emerson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
CAL. A, NEWTON

O1AII' If. ANII W T OrAN announces as candidate for reelec' tion as representative from Jefferson county in the general assembly, sub ject to the action of the Democratic voters, in the primary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
FOR CONSTABLE
TOM MEEkS

announces as candidate for con- stable of Vaugine township, subject to the action of the Democratic vot- CTS, Ill the primary on May 2S. 1918.
 BEN S, BRANNON announces as candidate for constable of Vaugine township, subject to the action of the Democratic voters, in the primary on May 28, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
l.. Y. SAT,I,EE

l.. T. SALLEE as a candidate for county and probate clerk of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the Democrat ic primary on May 28, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
One Year Ago Today in The War.
Notable Born This Date,

Eugenie de Montijo, former Elm. press of the French, born III Granada, Spain, 92 years ago today
 Cardina Gasparia, the Papal sec retary of state, born in central Italy,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
10. w. RR(NKMA AN

as candidate for prose cutting attorney of the Eleventh Judi
 cial district, subject to the action of the Democratic voters in the primary
 on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
FOB SURVEYOR.
r. r. SORRELLS

I. F. OVRKEIIIIO announces as a candidate for surveyor of Jefferson county, suhsact to the ac. tion of the Democratic voters, in the prmary on May 28, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
w w RYRD

w. w. BYRD announces as a candidate for assessor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the Democratic voters, in the primary on May 28, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
CLINT c. GREEN

CLINT C. GREEN announces as candidate for re- election. as constable of Vaugine township, subject to the action of the Democratic Voters, ill the primary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

It must feel real pleasant to a sub marine crew to be bottled up and pre- vented from taking the risks of thei calling.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
b. B. NIVEN

as a candidate for re-elec- tion as representative from Jefferson county in the general assembly, sub ject to the action of the Democratic
 voters, in the primary pn May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
l.. 10. CHEEK

l.. 10. CHEEK announces as a candidate for re-elec- ton as county and probate judge of Jefferson county, subject to the ac- tion of the Democratic voters, in the primary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
THIS DAY IN HISTORY

One Hundred Years Ago Today. 1SlS-karl Marx, the founder of Ger man Socialism, born at Trevas, Prus- sia. Died in Londcn, March II, 1883.
 Seventy-five Years Ago Today. 1S43-France observed the 22nd an niversary of the death of Napoleon Bonapartc.
 Fifty Years Ago Today. 1S6S--Grand Army of the Republic designated May 80 for observance as ed.
 Memorial or Decoration day.
 Twenty-Five Years Ago Today. 1S93-General Rosecrans. Register of the United States Treasury, resign One Year Ago Today in The War. May 5, 1917.-Admiral Sims of the United States Navy attended the al lied war conference in Paris.
 French captured 10 miles of German front line on LaCn sector.
 Rt. Hon. Arthur J. Balfour, head of the British Mission, addressed the U. s. House of Representatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
FRANK THOMPSON

announces as candidate for repre-
 sentative from Jefferson county' in the general assembly. subject to the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
5. S.---- AfEN EAR DITRIIC nEEJ(

HIRING MEN FOR PUBLIC OFFICE
 A candidate for state office ap- peals for support on the ground that his opponent has been in office for
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c. P GQIIL4D

as a candidate for assessor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the Democratic voters, in the primary on May 28, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.
R. H. WILLIAMS

R. Fl. WILLIAMS announces as a candidate for county and probate judge for Jefferson coun- ty, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
J. P. ("JAkE) McNULTY

announces as a candidate for con stable of Vaugine township, subject to the action of the Democratic voters. ill the primary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
ASSESSOR.
FRED T. FUCKER

announces as candidate for assessor of Jefferson copnty, subject to the action of the Democratic primary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
A GREAT GOOD OUT OF WAR

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F. M. (SANDY) REEVES.

announces as candidate for assessor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary on May 28, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

baseball team, born at Brainerd, Minn. B years ago today.
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------W. 5. O.------ THE COTTON SITUATION.

Pointing out that since January it has advised holders of cotton to sell, and calling attention to the recent decline in the market, The Merchants and Planters Bank Review urges:
 "The chance improve your pos ition is not entirely passed. Foodstuff can be planted as late as June and some even later. February and March were ideal for getting the land ready for planting. The temperature during March reached ninety-two degrees, this was unusual and pointed to an early Spring.
 eff the world were at peace it might take twenty million bales to supply the demand, but with very small eX- port what are we to do with cotton We can't eat it. The Government can't use it all, and the speculator will not buy unless it is dirt cheap.
 "Don't figure on the war closing this year, but act and plant for two to three more years of it"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

When the attention of The Graphic is called to any mis-statement of facts, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made.
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The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published here- in.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-08
TAFTV1LLE
Alfred H. 5enoit Writes From France
 Other Village Ness.

Mrs. Hormisdas Benoit of Taftville has received the following letter from her son, Alfred H. Benoit, who is now in France with the American Expe- ditionary Forces:
 April 16.
 Dear Folks: I am feeling fine and hope you are ell the same I like this country pretty well, but the U. S. is good enough for me. The only thing I don't like here is that there are no cigarettes or candy. There is plenty Of wine and beer, but there's plenty of that all over.
 gong to last much longer, but nobody knows for sure. Anyway. we all ex- pect 1t to be over in six months. We had a pretty good trip across the ocean. We were on the water about eight days, that's all I can say about the trip: anything else would be crossed out. I will have lots to say when I come back because we've been travelling since We left Terry and we haven't stopped yet. I saw some of the biggest cities in France and ex- nect to sec more of them later. As for the Trench people. they are all glad 10 see us here and they will be glad to see the kaiser defeated. I've talked to several French soldiers that just came back from the front to rest, hut I can't tell you what they told me. but it's nothing much; it's not as bad as some people thing it is. Ninety seven out of hundred came back safe. Well, will close, hoping to hear from you soon.
 Your son,
 PVT. ALFRED II. BENoIT, 56th Regt. Battery D, c. A. C., A. E.
 F., France.
 P. s. Don't send too much candy or cigarettes at one time, but send them about every two or three weeks
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-08
THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL co.

Sunday.
 Howard and Byron Wood spent Saturday in Providence.
 Theodore White has finished work for Will Burchard.
 Mrs. lola Brayton spent the week end in Providence.
 G. F. Pierce and family motored to Richmond, R. l., last week.
 Miss Flora Place spent Sunday in North Foster
 Mrs. Emogine Leyon, who has been staying with MT. and Mrs. c. H. Co., rey. has returned to her home in North Scituate.
 Miss Stella H. Hummer of Wor- cester has been visiting her brother, Frank o. Hummer.
 Henry H. Crowell attended the tex tile show in New York last week.
 George Pierce, Jr., is out with a new touring car.
 Brayton Rounds of Providence was in town the past week.
 Dr. E. H. McCurdy has returned from New York.
 Barn Not Insured.
 The barn of William Budlong was burned to the ground recently. There was no insurance. The Gleason place has been sold to out of town purchasers. About 200 attended the auction al Mrs. Luscinda Coles last week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cherley of Pack. CT were here Sunday, calling on some 1 friends. Raymond Lewis of Hartford is al home on a vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-08
NORTH STERLING
Mothers Day to Ge Observed at Line Chureh-Harn at BudIong Place Burned,

MT. and Mrs. T. Carlo of Rockland visited Mrs. Ola Grayton the past week.
 Mrs. Aaron viall is visiting rela- tives in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Owens Of Moo sup called on George c. Spooner Sat- urday.
 Everett Mitchell and daughter of Danielson have been spending few days with Miss Annie Anderson.
 Herbert w. Wood and son Herbert, Charles s. Wood and daughter Abbie, Everett H. Shirley, E. Brown and Charles Lenck, all of Pawtucllet, were Sunday visitors with Raymond Wood.
 John Wood of Providence is at the old homestead caring for his brother, Raymond, who met with a severe &C., cident two weeks ago, cutting his leg with an aX.
 Mrs. Henry H. Crowell has been spending the past week with Paw tucket friends.
 Lewis Maine and family of Moosup were Sunday callers on Raymond Wood.
 Miss Bessie Place, who has been at- tending school in North Scituate. was called home on account of the illness of her mother.
 Mothers Day.
 Sunday, May F, will be Mothers day at the Line church. A special programme will be rendered.
 Mrs. Della Pierce was in Washing ton, R. l., last week. visiting her mother, who is i'll.
 Mrs. Lucinda Cole spent the week. end in. Providence.
 MT and Mrs. Walter Earle of Wor. cester were callers at F. o. Plummer's
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-08
UNION

George Scranton with party of friends from Windsor, visited his brother, Charles Scranton, the first of the week.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Palmer of Hartford, with a party of friends vis- tied their cousin, Miss Louise Burn ham at the inn on Marcy Hill, the first of the week.
 Miss Mary Scranton, who has been with her brother and sister law, MT. and Mrs. Charles Scranton, Jr, at Athol for the past winter, returned home last week.
 Mrs. Mary Dodge, who has been working for Eugene Walker at South bridge the past winter, was home a few days during last week.
 A good number of young people met to hang several May baskets, one es- peciaIly for Master Edwin Noles, whose birthday occurred that day.