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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-24

home after two weeks stay at In
dian Springs.
Mr. George Gammage was visitor
rom Bronwood Friday.
Mr.. Roy Massey, of Albany, was here
Monday
Stovall & Yeoman are sending sew
eral men to Atlanta Tuesday night for
some Ford cars they will return
Wednesday or Thursday.
Mrs. ]. NJ Mcbride and son, Mr. Roe
Mcbride, will leave Thursday for Mis-
sissippi, where they will spend several
weeks.
Mrs. H R. Stovall has begun the
erection of handsome residence on
Walnut street.
1t is said Lee county has to furnish
one physician for the army, but 1t has
not yet been determined who this
will be
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bass motored to
Albany Tuesday.
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100000 TROOPS TOGO
ABROAD NEXT MONTH

WASHINGTON, May ga few
weeks ago the details referred to in
this despatch would have geen almost
within the prescribed area Of secrecy,
but recently the Wer Department has
permitted the facts to become known
because the stimulation OF renewed
national effort is thought to outweigh
any danger attendant upon publicity.
These details are that May will see
the transport Of 100000 men abroad.
THAT is practically assured by the
present rate Of flow
Even better news remains to be
told and that is that June will cover
the sending of 100000 men. The
plans fully worked out, with possible
ties for failure guarded against as
well as may be, call for the move
ment of 100000 men to France and
Britain
At that rate Christmas will be eel
ebrated "over there" by something
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-24
PROGRESS MADE IN
RED CROSS DRIVE

Willis ]. Miner, state chairman of
the Red Cross Hundred Million Dol
lar Drive, has telegraphed o. C. John
son, publicity chairman here, as fol-
lows:
The Southern division goes over the
top last night, at the end of our fourth
day, with total subscriptions of
$3,001 ,931.
Tennessee holds the lead with $779,-
600, with Georgia second with 1884,
600; North Carolina, $500 600; South
Carolina, 100000. and Florida, $S42,-
900.
The South is now aflame with great
enthusiasm, with quotas PASSED and
forgotten, and the effort now being
maze for heavy Neutrality-suspicious..
Chairman Dawson wires changing
conditions increase the need, and he
urges all chapters to keep going and
make the greatest effort possible.
Twenty-Five report subscriptions in
excess of their quotas, making the to-
tai of over subscriptions in these
towns alone over $4,000.
Wickes Wambold, division campaign
manager, while highly pleased with
the splendid showing already made is
urging chapters in view of Chairman
Davison's request and the signing by
President Wilson of the bill making it
lawful for banks and trust companies
and corporations to continue efforts
for large over subscriptions in this
division
Savannah. Ca, makes its first re-
port announcing its quota Of $100,0
reached; Charlotte, $1,000; Durham,
s3G zoe. Wilmington, 1000; Column
bia exceeds quota. IS per cent; Tampa
reports $4,000; Jacksonville, s45, 900;
E'iustoa-Saiem,S so per cent over, with
100000; Seventy-five towns in Geor-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-24
LEESBURG.

Mr.. John Lyn Willis, Rutland W. D.
Ward and H. J. Passmore motored to
Macon Monday. returning Tuesday af-
ternoon
Miss Bailey is the charming guest of
her sister, Mrs H. ]. Bagley, at their
country home at Messy Dell
Miss Willie Belle Boutwell, and Mrs
o. t. Smith were visitors here Mon
day.
Mr. Hardy Hargrove and family were
among a party of visitors from Adams
Tuesday.
Mrs. James Saiter is visiting her
sister, Mrs Rosa Stanfeld. in Ma
con.
Mrs. S. ]. Woman has returned
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-24
MISS gOHNsON's RECITAL.

Miss Sallie Johnson's music class
will give recital tonight at s o'clock.
s.c her home on Lee street Miss John
son maintains high standard of
work for her pupils and their recitals
are always eagerly anticipated by the
music loving contingent here. Guam
titles of roses and nasturtiums will
decorate the music room and hall The
pubic is cordially invited to attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-24
MRS. COUNCILS PARTY.

Mrs. Barlow Council entertained her
Bridge club this morning at 10 o'clock
at her home on Lee street. Zipnias
and yellow coreopysls formed the dec
toratipns, and those present were Mrs.
Lucius McCIesky, Mrs. r. e. McNulty,
Mrs John Council, Mrs. Dudley Gate
wood, Mrs. J. A. Hixon, Mrs. W. &
"u. pin, Mrs HI. B. All,n.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-24
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Master Charles Edward Smith cele-
brated is fifth birthday this after
noon at lovely party. The decora-
tions were in the patriotic colors, tn
favors were flags and red, white and
blue ribbon tied bags of candy. The
birthday cake held five lighted taper
of red, white and blue. Games were
played and ice cream and cake served
.on the lawn About thirty children
were invited.
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RID CROSS BRIDGE.

Mrs. Tracy Cunningham was he
Red Cross Bridge clubs hosess his
afternoon a 4 o'clock. hTose presen
were Mrs, D. R. Andrews, Mrs. J. E.
Mahis, Mrs. w. R. Lipscomb, Mrs. s. H.
Mckee, Miss Annie Mclaughlin, Mrs.
L. F. Grubbs Miss Wright, Mrs. J. L.
Sparks, Mrs. Thomas Harold, Mrs. c
Heoightower, Mrs. John Council.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-24

ike 100000 of our fighters, large
number of whom will be actually in
the trenches with the others in train
ing camps. And each man who goes
Will carry his full personal equipment,
the artillery needs being supplied
through purchases-not loans-of
equipment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-24

tatory, Lorn Smith the Grafton, and the
vale dictory was spoken by Henry Al
len.
DR.. Lansing Burrows, in an eloquent
address delivered the diplomas AMI
the beendiction was said by Rev. Le-
roy G. anderson. Several beautiful
choruses were rendered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-24

ga are already over the top; ffty-gour
IN North Carolina, twenty-eight in Ten
nessee, twenty-seven in South Caro-
lima, and sixteen in Florida. A total
OF over two hundred chapters in the
division report their quotas over-sub-
scribed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-24
PARTY FOR SENIORS.

Miss Mary Rose Brown and Miss
Pauline Broadhurst will be joint host
'esses tomorrow morning at a lovely
party ohnoring the graduating class.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-24
GRADUATING EXERCISES.

The graduating exercises at
High school last night were interest
ing and enjoyable, as was evidenced
by the large audience.
Prof. Mathis introduced Major R. ].
Quinn, of Atlanta, who delivered
SPLENDID ddress to the class.
Mss Elizabeth Harris gave the salu-
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An Eloquent Tribute

(The following letter has periodicals without
life, thrilling
glory)
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BROWNSVILLE, Ga, May "a
Watermelon growers reprot that the
crop is in fine condition this year
and there is every indication of a
large and early crop. Growers are
hopeful that there will be enough
cars to ship the crop to market e.
MACON, Ca, May 24.-Camp Wheel
er army physicians are anxious to
find out if any soldier carries any
plasmodiae in his system, having
ordered that a needle be stuck in the
ear of every soldier from major gen
eral down to the buck private Plas-
modiae, is an indicator of the pres
ence of malaria and drop of blood
from the ear is sufficient to make the
test.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-24

HOT SPRINGS, Ark May "a
Some Baptist colleges were character
lied as being institution of learning
which "reek with German kultur'' at
the Southern Baptist convention in
session here The convention adopted
a resolution condemning the grant
ing of divorces except for the one
scriptural reason and asked all
preachers to refuse to perform the
marriage ceremony for either of a di-
xorced couple
Arizona republican., 1918-10-20
HOTEL ARRIVALS

Adams-George H. Todd, Los An geles, Ar. Barber. Los Angeles; Mrs. $. Franklin. Cheyenne; w. w. Me DoweIl, St Louis; G. P. Schooling, Jr. Warrensburg; F. Hoyt, Los Angeles; John E. McHorter, New York; S. B. Levey. San Francisco; L. F. Robarge, New York: J. A. Farquharson, Cleve-
Arizona republican., 1918-10-20
OUT 24HOURS, JURY
 IN bREENLIbEL SUIT
 FAILS IN AGREEMENT

Unable to agree, the jury in the case of Colonel Fred s. Breen, charged with criminal libel, was discharged at noon yesterday after deliberating "A hours. From the first ballot the jury stood eight for acquittal and four for conviction.
 The issue of, the case on trial be- fore Judge Stanford was lost sight of and developed into a trial of the loyal ty of Governor Hunt. the complaining witness. The governor brought the libel action because of a printed ar tiele in Colonel Breen's paper, the Co., conino Sun, in which he was reported to have said to hell with the war" when in conversation with Professor Lawrence of the Flagstaff normal school who remarked this is a ter rible war"
 Because of Governor Hunts associa- tion and connection with l. w. w. leaders it was held that Colonel Breen printed the. story in good faith when it was reported to him by the Normal school instructor
 Those who followed the case closely were confident of a hung jury if not an acquittal for Colonel Breen The setting of the case for Decem- Der 9, is considered merely formal | matter by the court, for it was inti- mated that it would not come to trial a second time.
 Allan Jaynes, editor of the Tucson 1 Citizen, in which the offending article | also appeared. is a defendant in a l similar suit. His case, which was to | follow Colonel Breen's was continued until December g and will in all prob | ability be dropped from the court calendar.
 There were rumors yesterday that if the jury convicted Colonel Breen, l the conviction would not stand be- cause of the irregular way in which the jury was secured. This was eX- plained by Judge Stanford who stated that there were four men in the panel who had not been drawn in the regu- lar manner. Because of the war, he stated it was almost impossible to get a sufficient number
 The veniremen in the Breen. case had been served by the bailiff without the notice required by law. This, Judge Stanford said, was known to the attorneys as he himself had made a list of the four men which he pre- sented to the county attorney and the counsel for the defense. Two of the names were stricken on the request of counsel.
 The jury came in at II o'clock, the foreman. w. c. Cheathan, announcing that they could not agree. Twenty ballots had been taken. he said, and the last ballot was as the first, four to eight for acquittal. Juror J. D. Stroup asked that the instructions be read and Jurors George Pilchard and E M. Spain stated that they were con fident that they would never agree.
 They returned to the jury room for further deliberations and in an hour returned, the foreman stating that not ballot had been changed. The jurors
 who served on the jury were W. C.
 Cheaahan, J. R. Keith, J. D. Stroup William McMullen, Jno. W. Hager- !. lund, H. c. Maloney, Sam McCluer T. ID. Daniel. George Pilchard, William
 Whisnant, E. NJ. Spain, and Gordor Hunsaker
Arizona republican., 1918-10-20

land; MT. and Mrs. Fenton H. Will Hams; B. Low, New York; John Irby, Fl Paso; H. F. Shepherd, Chicago; Rex H. Patten, San Diego.
 Jefferson-T. W. McNamara. Chi cago; J. Schlossberg, Los Angeles; S. Simon, San Francisco; Jerry Ches- mutt, Wichita Falls; R. A. Hertsman. Chicago; c. W. Barsa, Virginia; F. Y. King, St. Louis; Dessie Robinson. San Francisco; Mir. and Mrs. George T. Jones. Los Angeles; L. D. Robinson. Los Angeles; F. C. Aaron, Oklahoma: c. L. Nowlin, Fort Worth; MT. and Mrs. NJ. Hochbaum, New York; c. B. Breird, San Francisco.
 CommerciaI-L. P. Dance. Fl Paso; Mrs. R. F. McClelland Kansas City; William Hudereck, Mrs. Margaret Co., well, B. M. Hendrickson, Minnesota; E. NJ. Chase, Los Angeles; R. S. Kray- bilt, Los Angeles; J. L Hornick, San Francisco; Charles Heather, Durango; John Emit, Durango; George Memness, Akron
Arizona republican., 1918-10-20
ARGUE SCHOOL TAX cAsE-Ar

cuments in the mandamus proceedings instituted by the board of trustees of thc Gilbert High school against the board of supervisors and the county treasurer to compel the county officers Co levy a tax for the maintenance of the school were heard before Judge stan ford yesterday. The court took the matter under advisement and will hand down his decision on Saturday. The plaintiff was represented by Thomas Walton and the defendant by l.. NJ.
 Lancy. county attorney.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-20
FIRST R|C COMES ID DRILL 6O WEL[SFOR
 WATER USERS ASS' N

The first drilling rig for the drilling of the wells to be sunk for the Water Users association arrived in Mesa yes- terday The rig is the property of Clampitt and Moss of Los Angeles and is in charge of L. D. Barber who will direct the drilling of the wells in the valley.
 Clampitt and Moss has the contract for drilling 60 wells to be put down for the Water Users association in an effort to drain the subsoil of this district, prevent the rising of this wa ter and the waterlogging of the valu able land of the valley and also to augment the supply of water for irri- gation purposes. For the payment of this work bonds recently were voted by both the city and the district.
 The work of sinking the first well will be begun in about two weeks, or as soon as the new casing factory be- gins turning out well castings.
 The first well will be located near the base line on the southside, about three miles southeast of Mesa, and the others will be scattered about the valley on both sides of the river.
 This well will be equipped with 35 horse power electric motor, and a pump capable of producing a mini mum of three second feet of water, or capable of lifting a minimum of six acre feet every A hours. The other wells will have similar equipment.
 Clampitt and Moss will continue to ship in rigs until they have a total of eights or ten here, as their contract calls for the completion of the 50 wells in eight months from date of contract, which was awarded ten days ago.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-20
WATER REPORT FOR OCT. 19
WEATHER FORECAST

Arizona-Sunday local showers; Monday unsettled, somewhat warmer
 New Mexico-Sunday and Monday, fair in east, probably local showers west portion; somewhat warmer.
 TeXas-Sunday and Monday partly cloudy.
 Southern enthusiastically show CTS.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-20
OBITUARY
Murray BurIeson

Murray Burleson. 26 years of age. a private in Company L. 134th infantry. died on Thursday, October IT, at Camp Dix, New Jersey, of pneumonia. The body will be brought to Phoenix for burial. Funeral arrangements later, Murray Burleson is the son of MT. and Mrs. A. J. Burleson. who five years ago moved from Phoenix to Deming. New Mexico. Besides the parents. there are four brothers and five sisters left. one of whom, Mrs. Al Kyle, lives in this city.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-20
F HIS HOME TAKEN
 SAYS HE k|LLSELF

A suicidal threat was made in court yesterday by J. R. Holmes who de- clared he would take his life if the court compels him to give up his home
 You can put me in jail or do any thing you like with me, but if you com pei me to give up my home I will com init suicide" said Hughes to Judge Stanford.
 The man declared that he had lost s150,000 during his residence in Phoe- nix and that he had experienced all the trouble he could endure.
 Hughes appeared in court on a cita- ton for contempt because of his fail ure to vacate the house in compliance with the order of the court, the pro- ceedings developing from a foreclosure action.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-20
MAN AF TER
 CHASE IF 4 MONTHS

After an investigation of four months and a chase that led him to the Mexican border, Ed. l.. Shaw of Phoe- nix. United States inspector of explos- ives for Arizona, has caused the arrest of Alex Kellogg on a charge of dis posing of explosives without a license. Kellogg is charged with selling 900 pounds of powder to the Blue Bird Mining company of Copper Creek near Mammoth. Of this powder, 800 pounds were recovered by Shaw.
 The arrest of Kellogg was made in the Old Hat Mining district near Or acle. He was taken to Florence. This
Arizona republican., 1918-10-20
SOME BARGAINS

er, w. w. Mitchell, Mesa, Arlz. dd
 SOME BARGAINS
 10 room house. modern, lots of good shdde, fruit trees, roses and lot 200 byE140 it., on car line, good location. $500.
 A dandy, new 7-room modern home, north part of city, fine location, s6000. Several cheaper properties well To- cated that are bargains. See them.
 PATTON'S OFFICE
 Room ,, Monihan Bldg ak UNFURNISHED house of rooms; good shade and lawn. $25. Patton's office, Room ,, Monihan Bldg. db FOR SALE-Small stock of gro ceries, well located, doing good busi- ness. Invoice about $500. Phone 3710.
 1t WANTED--A woman in Phoenix to care for twins two years old. Phone 3734 It MISS CORA N. $. SNOWDEN, last heard of at Lincoln, Nebraska. Anyone knowing ask her to write Al Roth, 433 w. Washington St, Phoenix, Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-20

SPEEDER FINED-Jacll Bankhead was fined S10 by Justice De Souza yesterday for violation of the speed law.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-20
Local Weather Yesterday

DeIlcIenCy m LeHpeTdIuIe yesterday, 3 degrees.
 Excess in temperature since the first of the month, 75 degrees. Accumulated excess in temperature since January 1, A degrees. Normal precipitation January 1 to date, 6.23 inches.
 Actual precipitation January 1 to date, 7.50 inches.
 Accumulated excess since January 1, 1.27 inches.
 ROBERT Q. GRANT.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-20
M. F. Gray

W. F. Gray. a native son of Phoenix, died at his home, 11S41a East Pico street, Los Angeles, on October 15. The body reached Phoenix yesterday. The funeral will be held on Monday at the J. T. Whitney Undertaking company chapel, with interment at Greenwood cemetery. The deceased leaves beside tn wife, two brothers, three sisters and host of friends who mourn his uaSsinr
Arizona republican., 1918-10-20
MORE SWEATERS ARE
 NEEDED BY SOLDIERS

knit sweaters to keep our boys warm overseas. A shipment of wool has just been received by the local chapter of the Red Cross, and all patri- otic women who can make sweaters are urged to get their needles busy as a special request just come to make up this wool received as quickly as pos sible.
 Knitting needles will have to fly as the boys are in great need of sweaters. The cold weather is coming and the women can do their part to help the boys over there in licking the Hun, by knitting, knitting, knitting.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-20
MOTOR CORPS 4 BIB
 AID ID RED CROSS

A great deal of help has been given to the various sections of the Red Cross by the motor corps, organized by Mrs. Donald Dunbar. The motor corps went on duty Wednesday, october 16, and was successful in doing the official errands of the Red Cross. This week it was helpful in assisting the influenza committee.
 Miss Olney. assistant commander, has been at the desk this week. Miss Georgia Mintz. captain, will be at the desk every day next week from 10 o'clock a. m. until 40 D. m.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-20

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
 BUY A RANCH-$100O down and 5000 per year until paid, will buy 20-acre ranch home. One of the best improved in the valley. Apply to own per, w. w Mitchell Mesa, Ariz. dd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-12
TWO POLICIES FOUND
FOR MISSING CHILDREN
Searchers for Baby Farm
AskCoroner to Act-Tales
Conflict

Following discovery today that Mrs.
B, r. Blackton had taken out insurance
on lives of two children who could not
now be found, detectives working on
the "babyfarm" investigation asked the
Coroner's office to cxCavate the cellar
of Mrs. Blackton's home. 1h45 South Fiji
teenth street
Detectives Doyle and Beckman dag
in the cellar Saturday night, but found
only a few bones, which may be either
those Of a human or an animal.
The detectives found in pile of in
surance policies for several youngsters
alleged to be children and stepchildren
of Mrs. Blackton, two policies for Archi-
bald Blackton, five years old, and Flor
ence Worthington, six years old. Neither
child could be found.
Insurance companies are being ques-
toned this afternoon by the detectives.
Mrs. Blackton has told the detectives
several conflicting stories regarding
children in the house. She has a son.
Howard. supposed to be twenty-four
years old, with the American army in
France. The father of the soldier, John
Blackton, has been dead twenty-five
years, according to Mrs. Blackton. Also,
she says she is only thirty-seven years
old
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-12
DELAWARE LAWYER
MISSING in ACTION
Lieutenant Lawrence Layton
First Sussex County Soldier
Reported in Casualties

The first soldier from Sussex County.
Delaware, to appear on a casualty list is
Lieutenant Lawrence Layton, George
town, Del.
Lieutenant Layton is reported missing
III action since July 18, according to
word from the War Department received
by his father, L. l.. Layton.
The missing man is a member of the
aviation section, signal corps. Lieuten-
ant Layton was flying in the Marne
sectof Of the western battlefront, and
since the opening of the Franco-Amer-
lean drive he has been missing.
Lieutenant Layton has been in France
since the first of the year, but he had
been flying his own machine only four
weeks when he was lost. He was read
ing law in Wilmington just before he
enlisted.
When war broke out Lieutenant Lay
ton attended the University of Pennsyl-
vania Law School. After graduating in
1917 he began reading law, but soon
quit tO become a flyer.
The lieutenant is a graduate OF Mer-
cersburg Academy class of 1914.
His two brothers are in the service.
They are Lieutenant l.. Lee Layton, light
artillery, and Lieutenant Halsted Lay
ton, Fifty-ninth Delaware Pioneers,
Camp Dix, Wrightstown, n. J. The Lay
ton family is prominent in southern Del
aware.