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Arizona republican., 1918-09-26
Juan Moras, Arabia

Juan Moras, Arabia. Returned to Duty, Previously Reported
 Missing in Action
 Privates William F. Hayes, New London, Conn.
 William w. Keeler. Clearfield, Pa. John W. Mitchell, Philadelphia. Edward L. Quinn, Philadelphia. Lieutenant Charles P. LaDue, Water bury, Conn.
 Sergeant John C. Rutler, Orwigs- burg, Pa. Private Henry C. Graham, Gary, W Va William E. Nevins, Rockville. Ind. Archie L. Rowley, Warren, Pa. Wounded in Action, Previously Re ported Missing in Action
 Private Herman Anderson, Chicago.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-26

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-11

kidney disease is no respec-er Of
persons It attacks young and old
alike. IN most cases, the victim is
warned Of the approaching danger,
Nature fights back Headache. indi-
=-551. insomnia. lame back. Iumlzgo
ze.--.ca. rheumatism, pain in the
lolus and lower abdomen, difficulty in
u-.ua. ing. all are indications Of rroa-
Bile with the kidneys.
When such symptoms appear you
will almost certainly ind quick relief
in GOLD MEDAL Faarlam Oil Cap
zuL=s
-a famous old remedy has stood
the aa=t for two hundred years in help
inz mankind to fight of disease It
l. imported direct from the home lab
orr cries in Holland, and may be had
ii -9z. every drug store Your
money promptly refunded Il it does
not relieve y5u BE sure to get the
genuine GOLD MEDAL Brand In
=E packages. three sizes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-11

paIiry or divisions shall incur any new
debt. except for q temporary loan or
loans TO supply casual deficiencies Of
revenue, not exceeding one-dfth Of
one per csntum OF the assessed value
Of the taxable property therein, with
out the assent Of tw0-thirds OF the
qualified voters thereof voting al an
election for that purpose 10 be held as
prescribed by law. provided said two
thirls so voting shall be q majority
Of the registered voters, and proyid-
ed further that all laws, charter pro
visions ard ordinances heretofore
passed or enacted providing special
registrations Of the voters Of coun-
ties, municipal corporations and other
political divisions Of this state 10 pass
upon the issuance Of bonds by such
counties, municipal corporations and
other political divisins are hereby de-
clared TO be null and void; and the
General Assembly shall hereafter
have no power to pass or enact any
law providing for such special regis
tration. but the validity OF any and
all bond issues by such counties, mu-
ntcfpal corporations OF other political
divisions made prior to January /
1918. shall not be affected thereby,
but any city the debt Of which does
not exceed seven per centum Of the
assessed value Of the taxable proper
" at the time Of the adoption of this
Constitution may be authorized by
law to increase at any time the
amount Of said debt three per centum
upon such assessed valuation
Section 2 Be it further enacted by
the authority aforesaid, That when
ever the above proposed amendment
to the Constitution shall have been
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-11

agreed 10 by tvo-rhirds Of the mem
bers elected 70 the two Houses Of
1ae General Assembly and the same
Ess been entered on the Jrlnals with
their ayes ard nays taken thereon
the governor shall cause said amend
menr 10 Be published in a. least two
newspapers in each Congressional
District Of this state for a period Of
two months next preceding the time
Of holding ire next general election.
sec 5. Be It further enacted by
the authority aforesaid That the above
proposed amendment she'll be submit
ted for ratification TO the electors
Of this state at the next general cleo
ton 70 be held after the publication
as provided in The second section OF
this Act, in the several election dis
trtcts q this state. al which every
person shall be qualified TO vote whc
IS entitled TO vote for members OF
the General Assembly. al persons
voting at said election in favor OF
adopting the said proposed amend
met Of the Constitution shall have
written or printed upon their ballots
rle words, For ratification Of amend
nent TO Paragraph 1, Section :. Ar.
icle :. Of the Constitution, so as tc
authorize any county, municipal corp
grafton OF political division Of this
state TO incur any new debt with the
assent Of two thirds Of me qualified
voters thereof voting At an election
for that purpose. to be held as may be
prescribed by law" and all persons
opposed 10 the adoption Of sale
amendment shall have written OF
printed on their ballots the words
Against ratification of amendment
to Paragraph /, Section :. ArticLe7
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-11

Of the Constitution, so as to authorize
any county, municipal corporation N.
political division of this state to in
cur any new debt with the assent of
two thirds of the qualified voters
thereof voting at an election for that
purpose, to be held as may be pre-
scribed by law; and if a majority
Of the electors qualified to vote for
memoirs of the General Assembly
voting thereon shall vote for ratifca-
ton as now required by law in elect
lions for members of the General AS
=emblv. and return thereof made to
the Governor, then he shall declare
said amendment adopted, and make
proclamation of the result by pubIica-
ton Of the result Of said election by
one insertion in one of the daily
papers of this state, declaring the
amendment ratified
Section 4: Be it it further enacted
bv the authority aforesaid, That all
laws and parts of laws in conflict
with this Act may be and the same
are hereby repealed.
Approved August 20, 1918.
Nov, Therefore, I Hugh NJ. Dorsey,
Governor Of said state, do issue this
nv proclamation hereby declaring
that the foregoing proposed amend
ment to the Constitution is submitted
for ratification or rejection to the
voters of the state qualified to vote
I for members of the General Assembly
q, the general election to be held on
! Tuesday, November 9Th, 1918.
HUGH NJ DORSEY,
Governor.
I By the Governor:
H. B. Strange,
/ Secretary Of State
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-11

For the past two pears we EaEe
successfully proven to the people OF
Americas and vicinity that merchan-
disc low in price does not necessarily
mean low in quality, and for this 0c-
to5er sale we have spared ourselves
no WORK to bring wanted economies
within your reach, in many cases
Iezsening our own legitimate profits
We cannot list the bargains. Come
and see for yourself, there are hun
dreds Of others here
At $L45 guaranteed yard wide
black Taneta silk, Chiffon finish.
At $L98 fine satins, yard wide,
white, black and all cclors, value
$3.50.
Bath Mats, 75c to 50 values $L25 to
S. Very special.
Plain Huck Towels, cotton and
linen, 25c, 35c, SOC, 65c. 75c and ST.
Linene Stamped Dresser Searfs and
Center Pieces, value SOC, at Csc.
5000 dozen Pearl buttons, pure
white, all sizes, dozen, sc.
Misses fine Xxi Ribbed Isle Hose
srliced heels and toves, value SOC, at
39c.
Misses fine Xxi Ribbed Hose, spite
ed heels and toes, value 35c, at 25c.
Ladies fine seamless cotton Hose,
black and white, all sizes, double
soles, pair zoe.
Fine mercerized Table Damask, Ga
inches wide, FIVE patterns, yard 49c.
Twenty patterns, fast colored Cling
ham Dresses, value 35c, at 23c.
At 25c Ladies Crepe de Chene
Handkerchiefs, over one hundred pat
terms.
At l5c Ladies' figured Handker-
chiefs, full regular size.
At SOC beautiful Georgette Collars,
all new styles.
At 10c Genuine Palm Olive Soap.
large size cakes.
At sc palm Olive Rose Bath Soap
floating value about Sc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-11
Citation.

GEORGIA. Webster County
To all Whom it May Concern:
Notice is hereby given, that the APP
praisers appointed TO set apart and
assign years support to Matte
Snellings. the widow of r. P. Smell
lings, deceased, have fled their
award, and unless good and sufficient
cause is shown, the same will be made
the judgment Of the Court at the No
vember term. 1918. Of the Court OF
Ordinary.
This October TIN. 1918.
J. r. STAPLETON,
Ordinary, Webster County
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-11
LEGAL A9Vc.a IISGnG0tg


Administrators Sale OF Valuable Land
{ By virtue Of an order from the court
Of ordinary OF Stewart county. VIII
De sold at public outcry, On the first
--az1-y r November, 1918, at the
/ courthouse door in the said county,
+ between the legal hours Of sale, the
/ following rescri6ed land, to-wit: q
/ ~ acres OF land il the northwest cor
Ear Of lot number Il. bounded on the
east By lands Of Alex Daniel, bounded
On the south by lands Of Mrs. NJ Z.
Sullivan; also, 100 acres of west half
Of lot number 50, bounded on the
/ east by lands Of B. F. HolIeman and
Alex Daniel aggregating 127 II
acres. more or less, in the 18th Dis
trict OF Webster county known as the
William C. Daniel Home Place, also,
2Z3 - acres. more or less all Of lot
. number .. containing 202 - acres,
/ more or less, 50 acres Of Uniform
width. off south side Of lot number
e; west half Of lot number "A. con
tanning 80 acres. more or less, all in
the 18Th District Of Randolph coun-
"; azo, % acres Of Uniform width,
of southztde Of lot number 30; also.
/ 3 acres in the shape Of a square in
/ the southwest corner Of lot uumbe-
I4l, in the 18Th District of Stewart
I county and known a. the William R.
Hart Place, also, $50 acres, more or
/ less. 0I-lcts number : and s, and be-
/ ing ali Of said lots except % IL
/ acres Of southeast corner Of lot num-
/ Der S. cut OF by lines well establish
led and known as the Brady Place, "
! ing and being in the 10Th District OF
( Randolph county. also, $50 acres more
/ Or less OF the north portion of lot
/ number Is. Of uniform width known
/ as the sandy place; also. lot number
/ S, containing POP Il acres, more or
less. also southern portion Of lot
number ), containing 49, acres, more
or less being Of uniform width across
said lot; lands in said lots numbers
and 6 known as the Ellen Smith
Place. 9 last named tracts lying and
being in the 18th District of Randolph
county: also, lot number PA. con-
tanning POP 1-2 acres, more or less,
known as the Old B. 7. Smith Place;
also. east half Of lot number pa con-
: tanning 101 IA acres, more or less,
/ known as the Grier Place; also west
half Of lot 243. containing 101 IA
acres more or less. lands in said lots
, numbers 214, 244, 243. lying and be
ing in the 10th District Of Randolph
county; also. ] acre of lot number
3. in the 10th District of Randolph
county, being the part between the
! residence and the public road, and
known as the Harden place; also, lot
number .237. containing 202 - acres.
more or less. and last half of lot num-
her 22s containing 101 IA acres.
more or less. aggregating BOB "a
, acres. more or less known as the VIII
liam Bell Place. in the 10th District
of RaDdolpb county. also. Home Place
= of the late p T Dozier. being lot
number PIP. containing 1874 acres,
more or less and % acres of lot num-
: hor 211 m east side of same and on
cast side Of RanavoIenca and Weston
,.,,-,t +-,,r 0oe
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-11
State of Georgia,
Executive Department,
Atlanta, Aug. "a, 1918.
4 PROCLAMATION
Ordinary, Webster County.

Submitting proposed amendment
10 the Constitution Of Georgia, to be
voted on at the general election to
be held in Tuesday, November 9Th.
1918 said amendment to amend Part
/, Section 7. Article :, Of the Con
stitution u Georgta, so as to author
fze any county, municipal corporation
or political division Of this state to
incur any new debt with the assent
of two-thirds Of the qualified voters.
voting an electing for that purpose
By His Excellence
HUGH NJ. DORSEY,
Governor.
Whereas. the General Assembly al
it's session in 1918, proposed an
amendment 30 the Constitution OF
this state as set forth in an Act ap-
proved August 20, 1918, to-wit:
Bond Elections; Number of Votes
No. 496.
An Ac. TO amend Paragraph !. Sec.
1, Arucle d, OF the CONSTITUTION q:
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-11

Ernest clayton who has been spend
ing several days on o business mis-
sion in Americas. viii return tonight
n his home in Atlanta
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-11

COMMERCIAL BODIES for any
make Auto Truck. Top Covers for
any make car Write for prices. VII
Iiaus Wagon Works, Macon, Ca
15-3Jt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-11

/ now have the services OF two
first-class watchmakers and am pre-
pared to give prompt service. We So
1cit your repair work. ). 4. Daniels,
JeWeler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-11

Sergeant Dewey Rouse. Of Camp
Wheeler. is spending several days
with relatives here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-11
J T. GOARE,
R. T. GOARE

Administrators of A. F. Goare
October .. 1918.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26

Cooper said Wilmington with increasing
population would need new schoolhouses,
and for the purpose of providing such
buildings he proposed asking the Legs
lature for permission to issue bonds
He also suggested that the project for
housing workingmen Include schoolhouses
for their children.
Mr.. Rommel said larger appropriation
should be made for sanitary plumbing,
as the cost had trebled.
CLEVER BILL AT THE aARRICK.
Elaborateness, comedy and music fea-
ture the bill Mt the Garrick Theatre,
which got big ovation last night. George
Choos' ''An Arabian Night" an opera
comioue, was especially elaborate and
particularly interesting II was given by
a company of Is stars, headed by John A.
Crawford, which included number of
real comedians and beauty chorus that
can sing. In addition to the fun, there
are number of catchy songs, whic h made
quite hit. The stage setting and costumes
are magnificent and conform to the royal
Arabian idea, the scene of the action being
in the Rajah's garden. John G.. Sparks
fairly brought the house down" with his
Wit and clever acting. He and his com
pany presented "a Little Bit of Old
New York, a very funny comedy As an
Irish comedian of the natural sort II would
be difficult TO find his equal. A real
dancing classic was given by Jewett
and Pendlcton, who are past masters in
the art and who also appear to have an
inventive genius. Oscar Figrnan and the
Beaumont Sisters presented THE Second
Mr. Baggs, n very funny comedy, which
gave them an excellent opportunity to
make good use Of their talents The
Misses Sinclair and Marie were very
good with their songs and pleasing man
ners. They are charming condolences.
The Ritter brothers entertained with
pantomime, which contained some new,
original ard novel features 4 classy
singing act WAS given by the Fenwick
Sisters
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
CLOSING THE YEAR
WITHOUT A DEFICIT
Board of Public Education Has
Sufficient Funds for the Next
Four Months.

The financial condition Of the Board
n Public Education was discussed at its
meeting last night
nr Nashhurn said Secretary Guthrie
had struck hlances Of accounts and the
board should take a certain amount of
uude IA It's finances, as every account
had a balance DIR Washburn thought
thr hoard. by continuing TO exercise
care. should close the fiscal year on June
go without a deficit He corrected
fals, IMPRESSION that the board has "A
balance nf 500. 600 20 the credit Of the
funds for now buildings. saying there Is
d balance " hut $4,000 ia that credit
secretary Guthrie submitted the fol-
lowing statement of balances: Salaries,
silN 80 G6. interest $3.50; bonds, So.
uOO insurance. sl.ll0.l5. supplies. So
{. 90 ~. general repairs. sS0l 80; window
shades. $500. furniture. SS0ill, plumb
ing and heating, II .337 %; disinfectants.
SIil50. light and power si64 30; tele-
phones. So 80. graduation. $3.50; print
ing Si54 -. rental Of No. - : hool.
S>>. fuel. $1,000 -. contingent fund,
sos
Dr Washburn SAID the board would
prepare estimates ot appropriations for
thr next hscal wear IN April and submit
them ~ Citv Council IN May.
nr Coopcr sald the next appropriation
fur teachers salaries should he much
hrccr than heretofore Owing TO greater
huancial Inducements IN other hines of
rupluN mcnt II Is difficult not only 10
nltaln new teachers hut 90 retain old
hers Rccausc of the high cost Of
n,ug tho salaries of primary teachers
,hould hr increased considerably. DIR.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26

favor of this country until the natives
had rid themselves Of Spain, when they
turned against us. In some Of the en-
counters during the military operations
in the islands the odds were so Americans
to 900 natives. In several engagements
the entire American force was wiped out
as the natives took no prisoners.'
Judge GoIdsborough was first an Of
fcer in the army Of invasion Of Cuba,
later went TO the Philippines as an
officer and became associated finally
with the judiciary there. Ills work ia
different countries, including Cuba, the
Philippines, Korea, fJapan and other
oriental countries has covered period Of
"a years, hc said
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26

This government has built roads,
established schools, provided safety Tor
ME and property and otherwise brought
about excellent conditions in the islands
There is, however, little in common be-
tween the white race and the natives SO
that the people are inclined to think Of
wanting independence and if they acquired
1t would almost certainly be taken over
by some other country. This country
has done a great work there and now IL
spending about $1,000 900 year To
improve the islands
Judge GoIdsborough mentioned the
lepcr colony and said it was thought a
cure tor the disease had been discovered
Moral conditions in the islands have been
greatly improved. The Filipinos have
been taking over the government grad
ually. They now have q house of repre-
sentatives and senate Only the govern
or-general is appointed by this govern
ment
The islands are much more healthful
than Cuba, he said, and the climate
more equable. Productions are of the
tropics except hemp which docs not seem
TO thrive anywhere but there
Exports. are valuable and large, the
products varied
The early requests of the Filipinos
Tor independence were misunderstood,
he sad. "lt being thought they were in