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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-25
MERCHANTS HERE
To COOPERATE IN
EFFORT To REDUCE
USE OF MAN-POWER
MUCH ENTHUSIASM PUNCTUATED
MEETING AT COURT HOUSE
LAST NIGHT WHEN II WAS RE-
SOLVED TO COOPERATE WITH
WAR INDUSTRIES BOARD AND
CUT OUT ALL COLLECTING.

At an enthusiastic and largely at
tended meeting of the retail mer-
chants and business men Of Americas
held at the court house last night
definite and decisive action was taken
toward the readjustment of business
methods in Americus in order to meet
the demands of our government in
it's win the War" campaign. Prac-
tically every line of business was rep
resented and the interest manifested
indicated very clearly and beyound
doubht Americus merchants are ready
and willing to cooperate fully in any
movement having for its object the
defeat of German autocracy. Another
meeting has been called for tonight,
Wednesday, at 8;15 o'clock at which
time permanent organization will be
perfected and definite plans arranged.
1t was brought out at the meeting
last night that President Wilson,
through the War Economy Board OF
the Council of National Defense, has
requested that each individual and
every household throughout the en-
lire country arrange their methods OF
buying and paying to the end that the
expenses of handling and collecting
IS applied to all retail lines, may be
reduced to the lowest possible mini
MUm. Pursuant to this request, III
many cities retail merchants have dis
continued the practice Of delivering
purchases except under the most
stringent restrictions and in many
more the credit system is being prac-
tically eliminated Investigation dis
closes that the people generally are
so thoroughly patriotic and so com
pletely in accord with the conserva-
tiontion plans of the government that
they are meeting the situation gladly
and cooperating fully
The matter of eliminating the eX-
pensive system of collecting accounts
heretofore practiced in Americas will
be take nup at the meeting tonight
and, in all probability the methods
now in operation in many cities Will
be adopted Heretofore it has been
customary for a majority of retail
merchants either to employ collec~
tor or spend several days of thel
o'gn time Immediately after the ilrst
o. each month in personally calling on
these customers who enjoy the priv
ilege and accommodation of charge
account" This method is not only
sery expensive but annoying and un-
satisfactory and it is proposed TO
a':oIt !, plan of mailing all bills on
the iicst Of each mouth, accompanied
tth rhe request that customers call
il person and settle or make their
remittance not later than the 10th OF
the month following date of purchase
Continued on Last Page.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-25
OFFICIAL BOARD
FOURTH LIBERTY
LOAN DRIVE IS
NAMED At MEET
MRS. FRANK HARROLD, CHAIR
MAN OF HE WOMAN'S COMMIT.
TEE OF THE LOAN HAS NAMED
SUB-COMAIITTEES AND CHAIR
MAN FOR EVERY CHURCH AND
OTHER ORGANIZATION IN AMER
ICUS.

The women OF Americus have Or
sanized thoroughly for the Fourth
Liberty Loan drive, and Mrs, Frank
Harold, general chairman for Sum
ter county, announces today the names
of the ladies named on the various
the drive. These were selected after
much careful consideration, and each
fthe ladies named on the various
committees have graciously consent
ed to assume the work thus placed
upon them
This thorough organization insures
the cooperation Of every woman in
Americus during the continuance of
the drive, as well as the various
churches and other organization in
which the women here have assumed
such an important part. The general
organization is represented by Mrs.
Frank Harold, Chairman; Mrs. Frank
Sheffield, Vice Chairman; and Miss
Mary Parker. Secretary, with special
chairmen being Mrs. Walter Rylander,
in charge of distributing and display
ing posters, and Mrs. Henry b. Al
len, in charge of the campaign pub
licity. Miss Marie Wood, home econ
omics director for Sumter county, has
been named chairman for the rural
schools, and the other organizations
and chairmen of committees for these
areas follows:
Woman Club--Mrs. Chas. NJ Coun-
Gil Chairman; Mrs. Lawson Stapleton,
Mrs G. C. Webb, Mrs. Ralston Car
gill. Mrs. Ed. Sheffield Mrs. Frank
Lanier
Daughters of American Revolution
Mrs. C. u, Rogers, Chairman; Mrs
Macon Dudley, Mrs. Dudley Gatewood.
Daughters of Confederacy-Mrs. w.
J. Josey, Chairman; Mrs. Frank
Harold, Mrs. W. C. Gray.
Auxiliary B. of L. B--Mrs Charles
Culpepper. Chairman; Mrs. E. j.
sheehan, Mrs. George Van Riper.
Eastern Star-Mrs. w. C. Barrow,
Chairman; Mrs. J H. Quarterman'
Mrs. A. S. Perry.
Chrysanthemum Cmb-Mrs. D. r.
Andrews. Chairman; Mrs. G. R. Ellis,
Mrs. Tom Harold, Mrs. Frank Cato.
Red Cross-Miss Louise Marshall,
Chairman; Mrs, George Duncan, Miss
annie Bailey.
schools-NIiss Sarah Cobb, Chair
man
First Baptist Church-Mrs. Frank
Sheffield, Chairman; Miss Emma
Borum, Mrs Cleve Davis.
Presbyterian Church--Mrs. Leroy
Henderson. Chairman! Mrs. Geo. Dun
can, MS Chas. Davis, Mrs. A. c.
CONTINUED on Last Pagei)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-25
ALLIES HAVE BEGUN
TURNING MOVE IN
BAL lKANs; PRILEP IS
TAKEN BY BRITISH
GENERAL RETREAT OF BULGARI-
ANS OVER ENTIRE FRONT FROM
ADEIATIC TO AEGEAN SEAS EN-
PECTED TO BE CAUSED BY Sue
CESS OF ENVELOPING MOVE
WENT JUST BEGUN By ALLIES.

NEW YORK, Sept 25.--(Compiled
from news dispatches of the day)-
Allied armies which have captured
the center of the enemy lines in Mac
edonia have begun a turning move
ment which may bring about a gen
eral retreat over the entire front from
Adreatic to the Aegean seas
Having captured Prilep and adyanc-
ed far beyond into the upper valley Of
the vardar. the allied forces are re-
Continue don Last Page.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-25

eyes to the bended blue and her arms
to this great and rich nation of peo-
pie it is for clothing to cover their
young and old, that they might live
through another winter and await that
day next spring when the Liberty
Boys" will restore them to their lands
and homes.
And yet, it is not a cry-tor Bel
Gium has bled and died without a
murmur, and it was only for her hon
or and for your safety that she has
unnumbered graves today, it was for
me and for you that she halted the
Hun and gave France a chance to
prepare-yet Belgium hasn't whimper-
ed, it is only that the American rep
resentative there has cabled the Red
Cross that Belgium must have 5000
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-25
TEUTONS ALMOST
READY FOR REAL
PEACE TALK AND.
END WORLD WAR

Won HINTZE TELLS MAIN COM
MITTEE OF THE REICHSTAG
THAT GERMANY AND ALLIES
ARE READY FOR PEACE AND
THERE ARE INDICATION THAT
CENTRAL POWERS WANT TO
QUIT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-25

(20 Discontinue sending paper after date of expiration Of
subscription unless the subscription renewed and paid for
This ruling to be effective Oct. l, 1879
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-25
Subscribers, Notice!

There remain but seven Cd more days in which to
get your subscription paid in advance for October 1s
we will comply with the War Industries Boardrue,whch
follows
Dscontnue sending paper O expiration o.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-25

Eat less WASTE npthine Il
reate a Reserve Ey,
.4ffERICA EfuST FEED W
40, 600. 600 ALLIES :
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21
Winthrop College Scholarship
and Entrance Examination.

The examination for the award or
vacant scholarships in Winthrop col
lege and for tho aG..- son OF ne"
students will be held at the county
court house on Friday, July 3, at 9
a M, and also on Saturday, July 6,
at 9 a. m., for those who wish 10
make up by examinations additional
units required for full admission to
the Freshman Class Of this institution.
The examination on Saturday, July
6. will he used only for making
mission units. The scholarships WI
be awarded upon the examinatiC--
held on Friday, July 5. Applicants
must not be less than sixteen years OF
age. When scholarships are vacan.
after July they will be awarded :
those making the highest average at
this examination, provided they NEE:
the conditions governing the award
Applicants for scholarships should
write to President Johnson for schol-
arship examination blanks. These
blanks, properly filled out by the ap
plicant, should be filed with Presideni
Johnson by July 1st.
Scholarships are worth 500 ane
free tuition. re next session vii
open September 1888 Fur further
information and catalogue, address
President D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill
S. C.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21

= served a good purpose n 1890,
when men like Earle. Bratton and
! Tillman were asking them for thei,
votes, and it may serve a good pur-
pose again. If it is killed, it will be
bad thing for the State and will en-
able the newspapers, too often the
tools of capitalists and corporations,
to "bamboozle'' the people and de-
ceive them.
This is the message l bring to my
people: the world is passing through
the greatest crisis in history. 1t re-
ouires men of wisdom and experience
as we'll as faith and vision to guide
the destinies of this nation. The peo-
ple of South Carolina will decide
whether | or another man shall be
elected one of their senators.
Naval Affairs.
"As your senator now, and as chair
man of the great committee on naval
affairs of the senate, I am proud TO
say to you that when the test came
those OF us connected with the navy
could truthfully tell our people, All
is we'll with the fleet 1t has con-
vowed through the submarine zone
transports carrying more than 9oo,-
600 men. and their supplies. and this
too without the loss of a single man.
Feeling as do, with my record or
achievement IN the past and with the
work I am doing now | am coHhdent
the people Will allow me the privilege
Of serving them further. But. win oT
lose. I want the voters OF the state
to know exactly where I stand on the
one issue before them-the war issue
and on this I can but repeat what |
have said before. "To hell with a Il
German sy1npathizers, and thank Goo
for Woodrow Wilson
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21
pTKELY Personal FROM
THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, 1872

Miss Marion Earhardt of NeWoerrg
and Mr.. and Mrs. Blackwell OF Lau-
rens visited Mrs. George McCrary ias'
week.
Miss Dole of Newberry is visiting
Mrs. A. V. Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Smith were
among those here from Newberry.
Misses Irene billiard and Leonora
Leaman of Whitmire spent the week
nd here with Miss billiards. family.
Miss Donnan of Whitmire Vlsltei
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Donnan tbs week
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Henderson ana
children of Blairs spent the weekend
with her mother, Mrs Frank Adair
Among those from Whitmire were
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Duncan, Mr, T.
C. Riser, Mrs. Ella Burton, Mr.. ROSS
Burton and Misses Corrine Shannon
and Bessie Ferguson.
Among those from Goldville were
Mr.. and Mrs. George Browning, MIR
Dick Moorehead, little Miss Browning,
Miss Matte Ban Browning and Mrs.
Lumas Blalock.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21

! ei, composing the County BOARD O
Education for NewOerry County,
, State OF South Carolina, do hereos
order the Board of Trustees of tne
Mt. Pilgrim School District No. IS ID
hold an election on the said question
Of levying an additional special tax oE
four (4) mills to be collected or the
property located in the said school,
District, which said elecuon shall Dc
held at the Mt. Pilgrim school house
in said School District No. Sc on
Saturday, the 25th day Of May, 1917.
at which said election the polls shall
be opened at a. n. and closed a.
p. m.
The members of the Board of Trus-
tees of said School District shall act
as managers of said election. Only
such electors as reside in said School
District and return real Or personal
property for taxation, and who cy-
hibit their tax receipts and registra-
ton certificates as required in gea-
eral elections, shall be allowed %
vote Electors favoring the levy of
such tax shall cast a ballot contain
Ing the word Yes" written or pint
ed thereon, and each elector opposed
-
tanning the word "No" written OF
printed thereon.
Given under our hands and sea-
this the 9Th day of May. 1918
C. NJ. Wilson,
o. B. Cannon,
J. NJ 2edenbaugb.
Members OF County Poar3 Of Ed
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21

WdHCS CVunIV taHFHSS.
can justly claim to be the father
of the primary system, just as I also
claim, to have compelled the Demo
cratic State committee to inauguarte
the county to county canvass. l shall
not see this destroyed, II l can help 1t.
Blackguards have caused it to de-
sGend into a mud singing" match.
But the people should remember that
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21
CHAUTAUQUA's GREAT PROGRAN
An Unusually Choice Offering by the
Redpath-A War Measure.

Redpath chautauQua claims their
best 1918 season, and this in face Of
a great worl, war With men wanted
IL oimp, cn farm. aEc III the factory
is most extraordinary, yet the unpre-
cedenttd crowds attending seem to
bear out the statement that the pres
ent is an exceptional season for the
chautauqua One reason no doubt is
the ct that the program has been
prepared with great care and conse-
quent success. The government a.
Washington, D. c., has co-operated
heartily with the Redpath manage
ment for the chautauqua's success,
Mr. Wilson himself being particularly
anxious regarding successful patron
age Of the chautauqua work, 'Eas &
war measure" Mr.. Irving, the chau-
tauqua superintendent, here this year
received a copy of letter to Mr.. Geo,
3. Cromer, concerning the work of the
sRedpath thru it's manager is doing
for the soldier boys in the camps,
1oaning tents all last winter, talent
even borrowing money for the work
when the war department didn't have
it convenient. The letter follows:
Mr. George B. Cromer,
Newberry, South Carolina.
Dear Mr.. Cromer:
Almost btfore this letter reaches
YOU, the Redpath chautauqua will be
in your city. AS you know, Mr. Harry
P. Harrison, general manager Of the
Redpath bureau, is executive chairman
of the Smilage Department of the
Commission On Training Camp Act
ivities. The coming Of the Redpath
Chautauqua to your city at this time
is therefore doubly auspicious.
This gives an opportunity for CO.
operation between the chautauqua and
the committee in charge of Smileage
in your community. We suggest that
you and other members Of your COM
mittee get into touch with the chau-
tauqua superintendent at the earliest
peMibIe date and arrange for some
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21
NOTICE OF ELECTION IN MT.
PILGRIM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 80

Whereas. one-third Of the resident
electors and a like proportion OF the
resident freeholders of the age OF
twenty-one years, in the Mt. Pilgrim
school district No. 36. of the County
of Newberry, State Of South Carolina
have fled petition with the County
Board of Education of NeWberrY
County, South Carolinas petitioning
and requesting that an election be
held in said school district on the
question OF levying q special a1
Of four mills 80 mills to be collected
on all the taxable property within the
said School District.
Now, therefore, we the undersign-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21

and advise all ailing women to try
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and l will guarantee they viii
derive great benefit from it. - Mrs,
FRANK FITZGERALD, 25 N. 41st Street,
West Philadelphia, Pa.
, There are thousands of women every
where in Mrs. Fitzgerald's condition,
suffering from nervousness, backache.
headaches, and other symptoms OF
functional arrangement. It was Q
grateful spirit for health restored when
led her to write this letter so that otnef
women may benefit from her experience
and find health as she has done.
For suggestions in regard to your CON
dition write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass. The result OF then
40 yers experience is at your service
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21

Mrs. Frederick, as zone Of the choicest
1adv lecturers he has heard, of fine
appearance, voice and great mes
sage" This lecture is for men as
we'll as women, and Mrs. Frederick
invites the gentlemen to be present,
especially.
Tuesday night recital by Knight
MacGregor in Scotch costume; then
,octnre bv Sir John Foster Fraser.
r. =. &. 8, world traveller and writer,
whom k:ng teorge knighted for his
knowledge of the nations at war. he
comes with an authenticated message
for the American people-for New
berry. One statement he makes is
that when the United States equals
Scotland in this war we shall have
u 100000 soldiers in arms.
Wednesday afternoon Chocolate
Soldier concert just before lecture
by Oney Fred Sweet, 'In Other Mems
Shoes" Mr.. Sweet is a foremost fea-
ture writer ON Metropolitan newspa-
pers.
Wednesday night the Chocolate Sol
der opera which packs the tent. Ii
ran continuously three years in one
theatre in New York City, which IS
evidence of it's merit and popularity
Go early to get seat.
Thursday afternoon, Chicago or
chestra band. under auspices OF Kryl,
famous band master of Chicago, who
has rehearsed the perft -rpances to
be given to Newberry.
Thursday night, Circus twins in
FARMLAND " Newberry children led by
Miss Mccormick. story teller. After
which is concert by Chicago orches-
ira band. followed by lecture by Capt
Campbell OF Royal Flying Corps, who
brought down a score Of Hun air
planes before disabled. He tells the
story graphically.
Friday afternoon, -Redpath-
of famous war play, "The Man Wins
Stay at oIme," by Clarrissa Har-
rold showing the schemes of the
German spv system nearly two hours
= PORTRAYAL 90 the Huns macnina-
tirns.
Friday night DrnGar's Revue with
srand paDarde Of tn allies. A. specta-
cuIar. theatrical. patriotic to the
core, thrilling and winning applause
Of those who hear #.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21
iOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT


1 will make final settlement ot
the estate of !. H. Compton in the
Probate Court fer Newberry County,
8. c.. on Tuesday the 4th day of june
1913. At lG O lock in the forenoon
and Will Immediately thereafter ask
for ny discharge as eXecutrix OF SAID
estate.
All persons holding claims against
said estate will present them duly az
tested on or before that date.
Beulah A. Smith,
Executrix,
May s, 1918.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21

D~S&3 A4A
and had several at
tacks Of nervous
prostration until it
seemed as if the
organs in my whole
body were Wor rn
out. / was finally
persuaded to try
Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound and it made
g well woman of
me. | can now do
all NV homework
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21
TTILMtN SPEAKS
TO CONVENTION.

Columbia, May 15.-Addressing the
state Democratic convention this al
ternoon, United States Senator Till
man declared that he would leave it
to the people of South Carolina to
cav whether they wished him to con-
tinue in the senate or not.
Speech follows:
MIR. President and Fellow Citizens:
First. allow me to thank you for the
icreception YOU have given me. maven I
words sufficient to express in hitting
terms the gratitude feel for the love
and trust the people of South Carolina
! have ALWAYS shown after they came
to know me.
! found myself" at Bennettsville in
! 1885 and began to know for what pur-
nose I had heen sent into the world.
Ever since l have had only one object
in life the honor and welfare of
South Carolina and her people. At
first. | was distrusted because CT my
radicalism and frankness Of speech:
but the people soon learned that
was not hyprocrite or liar and
that they could depend on what l
told them.
Had Decided to Quit.
] served as governor for four years.
Then they sent me to the senate, and
have kept me there ever since.
-Four years ago I bade farewell
to public life and said to the people
of South Carolina I would not again
ask them to re-elect me. My health
was poor and Il sought to rest from
nv labors until my time came. But
suddenly and unexpectedly the war
with Germany was forced upon US
Honor, patriotism and everything that
men hold dear were put in jeopardy.
There was nothing for US to do but
fight. Under these changed condl-
tions I was confronted with this
question. what is my duty"' ]
knew that I had the important chair
manship of the committee on naval
affairs, and besides, had won the con-
idence and respect of many powerful
and Influential men connected with
the government. This prestige and
influence belonged to the state more
than to me. If I held to my an
nounced purpose not to offer for re-
election that chair1nanship and all
that went with it would be lost to
South Carolina. After thinking it all
over from all viewpoints and con-
sulting with many friends, contrary
to the expressed wishes and advice
of those I hold dearest, my wife and
children, I reached the conclusion
that the least I could do was to allow
the people of South Carolina to de-
eide for themselves. Consequently |
offered for reelection. I thought It
was my duty to do SO for these rea-
sons: South Carolina now occupies
very enviable position in our public
affairs.
The Craftsmanship of the committee
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21

day or days at which Smileage will be
sold the chautauqua audiences. There
will be one lecturer on the program
who gives a patriotic address and he
doubtless will be glad to give a
strong speech for Smileage. AS part
of his speech, committee of alert
young ladies could go Systematically
through the aud:en"e and sci e-:l: :
age to practically everyone prese..-.
Some employers might in this public
way desire to purchase several hun
dred dollars worth of Smileage for
employees or friends who are in the
service. Others whose sons will
shortly be called in the second draft
will desire to purchase enough books
to keep their sons supplied. We know
that you will welcome this opportun-
ity for pushing the Smileage sale
even higher toward the goal for your
city.
In order that we may plan accord
ingly, will you kindly fill out and re-
turn the enclosed card.
Very truly yours.
Harold Braddock,
Director.
Monday night Newberry has the op-
portunity to hear a grand opera star
right here at home without paying
excessive railroad fare. She is Miss
Maxwell, one of the principals in the
Chicago grand opera company last
winter, whose success was so pro-
nounced that she was presented to
Boston and New York city grand
opera lovers, who applauded her
even more warmly than Chicago
had done. Her charm of performance
is attended with equal charm Of per-
sonality. With her is Miss Florence
Schubert, concert pianist, also per
sonaly attractive Mr.. Berger, violin
ist, carries his audience away with his
art.
Tuesday afternoon Knight McGre-
gor, Scotch baritone. who renders 2
recital with Miss Wallace, of Canada
accompanist, following them is Mrs
Christine Frederick, national author
On economics in the home contrib
utor to the ladies Home Journal.
Mr.. Irving, superintendent, classifes
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21

FOR SALE-150 cords best dry pine
wood. Custavus Werber, Newber
ry, R. F. D. No. I.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21
NERVOUS
PROSTRATI0N
MAY be Overcome by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable i!
Compound This :
Letter Proves 1t.

West Philadelphia, Pa.-"During the
thirty years have been married, havs
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21

EMO 'sM0N QNV 01VaAH SRl
YEAR TOR ONLY s1.6e.