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Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07
COMPULSORY SCHOOL Law TO Be
PUT INTO OPERATION JANUARY |
Parents Required To Send Children At Least Six
Months Yearly Attendance Officers
To Be Employed

The new compulsory education law
becomes effective January l. Under
its provisions every parent or guard
ian is required to send all children
under their care between the ages of
8 and IA years to school continuous
ly for a minimum period of six
months in the year, beginning with
the first part of the year. Each dis
trict also is required to employ an
attendance officer, whose duty it shall
be to see that the attendance law is
enforced. Districts not so employ
ing an officer will not be permitted to
share in the state school funds.
The object of this law is to wipe
out illiteracy in Georgia, recognized
as one of the chief drawbacks to the
development cf the state. The Wld-
est publicity is required to be given
in advance to the provisions of the
law, and as a result City Superinten-
dent Mathis and County Supetintend-
ent McMath have asked the Times
Recorder to publish the information
to The public OF tins community Fol-
lowing is a card to the public pre-
pared by Superintendent Mathis:
Supt. Mathis Card.
''To The Public: am directed by
the state superintendent of schools to
give this public notice of compul-
sorry school attendance law passed by
the last legislature, operative Janu
ary /, 1920. This law provides that
"every parent, guardian or other per
son having control of child between
the ages of eight and fourteen years,
shall cause said child to be enrolled
in and to attend continuously for six
months of each year. school giving
instruction in the ordinary branches,
except such child be excused from at
tendance by the Board of Education.
"Any parent, guardian or other
person who has charge and control of
a child between the ages aforesaid
and who wilfully fails to comply with
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07

the foregoing requirements shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and on con-
viction shall be fined not to exceed
ten dollars and not to exceed twenty
dollars for each subsequent offense.
Each days willful failure to cause the
child to attend school after notice is
given shall constitute a separate Of
fense.
1T is not the wish of the Board of
Education to prosecute any one, but
it has no option where children be-
tween the ages mentioned are kept Out
of school by those having them in
charge.
"The law compels Boards of Edu-
cation under forfeiture of state
money to employ an attendance Off
cec to report all cases of absence.
The state has determined to wipe out
illiteracy to do which all of the
children of all of the people must go
to school ]. E. MATHIS,
"Supt. City Schools"
Extracts F-om Code.
The following extracts from the
Georgia school code are furnished for
publication by County Supt. f. j,
McMath, representing the County
Board of Education:
From Section III: Every par
ent, guardian or person having charge
and control of child between the
ages of eight and fourteen years,
shall cause said child to be enrolled
in, and attend continuously for six
months of each year public school
of the district or of the city or town
in which the child resides, which pc
riod of attendance shall commence
at the beginning of the first term of
said school in the year (January) !;
Provided, that no guardian shall be
compelled to send such child or child
rem to school out of any other than
the funds of or belonging to the
ward or wards.
ANY parent, guardian on other
person who has charge and control of
a child between the ages aforesaid,
and who wilfully fails to comply with
the foregoing requirements shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and on con-
viction thereof shall be punished by
a fine not to exceed ten dollars for
the first offense, and not to exceed
twenty dollars for each subsequent Of
fense, said fines to include costs. Each
day of absence of the child from
school after ten days, will be sepa-
rate offense.
ANY Board of local school system
failing to comply with this law for
an attendance officer whose duty it
shall be to report to the Board of
Education the failure on attendance
on the part of pupils between the
ages of and IA years, such Boards
shall not be entitled to receive funds
from the state treasury until it is
shown that said attendance officer
has been appointed and has entered
upon his duties"
From Section 1T: at shall be
the duty of Boards of Education of
each county to publish a notice of said
law, and to post same on school houses
throughout the county and at the
courthouse"
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07
JENKINS PROBES
HISLIBERATION
u. S. Didn't Have Bond
Made For Him, Says
Lansing

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-(By AS
sociated Press) American gov
ernment has not changed its attitude
in the jenkins case, and had no part
in the release of Jenkins on bail. Sec
retary Lansing declared today in
denying vague rumors that his de-
partment had ''passed word to the
embassy at Mexico City to see that
the consular agent was released on
bond.
Word was received that Jenkins is
conducting a personal investigation
to determine who is responsible for
his liberation.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07

Philadelphia neurologist, visit.A
President Wilson today. He said h.
found the Presidents condition pooJ
but wouldn't give out statement ~
ne had planned, because Senator FaII T
had done that for him yesterday,
The President transacted some oes
clal business today including signing
Of some papers. He used an indeli
bic pencil because of the difficulty Of
using pen in bed.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07

A Big Special for Monday and
Tuesday only. A good Extra Heavy
Huck Towel 1896, SOC pair. at Pearl
mans. Tit
Mrs. T. o. Marshall and little
daughter left today for a visit to
Mrs. Marshalls parents in Quitman,
where they will be joined by Mr. Mar
shall for the holidays. N
To solve the great question of what
ye shall give, read ANSLEY'S ad on
the back page.-7-1t
A big assortment of all new and
popular records for Edison, Pathe,
and Victor PhonograpGs just receiv-
ed at Howell's Pharmacy.-7-1t
We have the best assortment Of
everything in Ladi' > Ready-to- Wear
at, Special Prices Monday and Tues
day. Pearlman's. Tit
New Curtain NETS and Ready-to-
put-up CURTAINS, the most beauti-
full ever shown here-ANSLEY'S.-
Tit
A Bargain in Christmas Present.
$500 value Bath Robe for S495 Mon
day and Tuesday only. Pearlman's.
Tit
See our line of new Xmas goods,
suitable for every member of the
family, before making your selection
of gifts. Howells Pharmacy.-7-1t
Mrs, j. D. Hooks and Mrs. Dudley
Gatewood motored to Albany yester-
day morning.
If you have a phonograph of any
kind, come to Howell's Pharmacy for
the latest records; big shipment just
received, for all makes.-7-1t
The swellest stock of every imagin-
able sort of HANDKERCHIEFS at
prices LOWER than elsewhere, at
ANSLEY'S.-7-1t
McMullen-Leveans Fine Silk
SHIRTS for men; there is no better
Christmas gift-ANSLEY'S.-7-1t
/ Mrs. Jack Courtney, of Savannah,
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STATE OF GEORGIA,
Sumter County.
$1,431,161.30

Before me came Lee Hudson,
Cashier of Bank of Commerce, who
being duly sworn, says that the
above and foregoing statement is a
true condition Of said bank, as shown
by the books of file in said bank.
LEE HUDSON, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 9Th day of December, 1919.
W c. WRIGHT, N. P. S. Co, Ga.
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Mr.. and Mrs. George Anderson en-
tertained Miss Vera Henry, of Scale,
Ala, and Mrs. S. H. Mckee at lun-
cheon at the Tea Room yesterday.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07

Mrs Quimby Melton, of Birming-
ham, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. F. Davenport, on Taylor
street.
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CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express thanks to our
many friends for their kindness,
sympathy and beautiful floral offer
ings during the short illness and
death of our loved one.
Mrs. j. E. Prather.
Hazel Prather.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. c. Randolph.
DR.. and Mrs. Prather and
family.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07

To solve the great question of what
ye shall give, read ANSLEY'S ad on
the back page.-7-1t
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We have 40 Boxes of 2-Quires each,
of Correspondence Paper and Envel-
opes, regular value 81, to go Monday
onl y at SO cents. Hightower's Book
Store 7-It
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07
DERCUM VISITS
WILSON; SILENT
Says Senator Fall Gave
Out Statement For
Him Friday

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-(By AS
sociated Press) Dercum, the
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Special sale of $500 to $500 hats
at $500 begins Saturday. Miss Ell
linor Tillman.-5-1w
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Drink Chero-Cola, cents.-3-3Ot
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MERE MENTION ABOUT TOWN

A new line of Braid Pins; also
Roach Combs at Mrs. Garner's. SGT
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Times-Recorder Want Ads Get Re-
suits. Phone a9.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07

SHARP PENCILS-BeIl,
the Jcweler.
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is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. S. Matthews, on Oglethorpe
avenue.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07

Drink Chero-Cola, cents.-3-30t
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07

See ANSLEY'S Christmas Gift
FURS.-7-1t
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07

See ANSLEY'S Christmas Gift
FURS.-7-1t
Twenty 5-Inch Circular Ivory Mir
rorsn S value, to go Monday only at
$1.9S. Hightower's Book Store 7-1A
Ladies, here's a chance YOU can't
afford t" miss. 1t is your last chance
to get a $4.00 Counterpart for $2.45
Monday and Tuesday only. Pearl
man S. Tit
We have one sample lot of Swing
Picture Frames, no two alike, at
greatly reduced values. Hightower's
o0ok store. Tit
Magnificent Stock of BLANKETS
COMFORTS, MOTOR RUGS at Ans.
leys.-7-1t
The great market place of the com
"nn'ty-Times-Recorder Want Ads
Mrs. James NJ. Griggs, Mrs. Thorn
as b. Raines and B. B. Perry, of
Dawson, were diners at the Tea
Room the latter part of the week.
See price list of special sale on
Iu asday at Morgan's market-5-3t
If 1t is present for ladies', gen
tlemen or children you want, watch
our window for Xmas suggestions
Howelrs Pharmacy.-7-1t
Prices reduced on all trimmed hats.
Miss Ellinor Tillman.-5-1w
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07

Mrs. John T. Israel, of Smithville,
was visitor in the city yesterday.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07

Drink Chero-Cola, 5 cents.-8-3Ot
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Statement of The Condition of The
BANK OF COMMERCE
Located at Americus, Ga, at The
Close of Business December 2, 1919.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07

Twenty 5-Inch Circular Ivory Mir
rorsn S value, to go Monday only at
S1.9S. Hightower's Book Store TIA
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07

A Big Special for Monday and
Tuesday only. A good Extra Heavy
Huck Towel 1896, soc pair, at Pearl
mans. Tit
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07

Mrs. T. o. Marshall and little
daughter left today for a visit to
Mrs. Marshalps parents in Quitman,
where they will be joined by Mr.. Mar
shall for the holidays. IS
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-30
FRANK M. WHEELER, NOTED
ASSOCIATED PRESS MAN,
DIES AT NEWPORT, R. |.


Newport. X L., Dec 20.-Frank NJ.
Wheeler, for twenty years correspond
ent for the Associated Press here and
known as one Of the best news gather
ers in New England died today. He
had been in i'll health for several
months.
Among the notable news beats"
scored by Mr.. Wheeler, was the first
announcement of the arrival in the
harbor of the German submarine
u-5S, october T. 1916. He received
tip that q strange craft was approach
ing the harbor. From the roof of
building he picked up with the aid
of glasses the German imperial flag
and the guns fore and aft. and
flashed TO the world the in
telligence that a German man-of-war
was Inc American waters. Then in his
own motor boat he put out to the u
SO and was permitted aboard her and
learned the adventures up to that time
of the underseas fighter that a day
later was to work havoc among Brit
ish shining off Nantucket shoals
Mr.. Wheeler was an expert on the
navy. its personnel and its ships He
was graduate of the old line of navy
men, having served on warships of
sailing days. He wrote for the Naval
Apprentice" organ of the naval train
ing station here, then turned 10 the
regular newspaper field and twenty
seven years ago Joined the staff of the
Newport Herald Five years later he
was appointed correspondent of the
Associated Press.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-30
NEW INSANE IS
OPINION Of MAN
Who KNEW HIM
Catching Grabs to Tame, TAX
ing Dry Baths and Doing
Other Foolish Things Daily
Occurrences.

Los Angeles, Calf, Dec. 29,--Nu-
mer0us alleged peculiar acts of Harry
New, ranging from catching crabs to
driving team of horses into an apple
tree were presented to q jury here to-
day by the defense at the trial of
New on a charge Of having murdered
ITrcda Lesser, his lianee, in an effort
to prove him mentally incompetent
Seven Witnesses were called during
the day by the defense and when adj
journment was taken attorneys for
New announced further testimony
tomorrow
Shasp clashes between attorneys
for the prosecution and the defense
were frequent during one of which
Thomas Lee NNoolwlne, district attor-
ney, promised TO take care of" lie
Comte Davis, of counsel for New any
time and place. Davis might set.
tfnsaye Iseonhardt testified he
found New catching crabs along the
beach In Venice, near here. and when
asked what he intended doing with
them replied stake them home and
t;tfte them I.eonhardt also testified
III. Ney Sfa tn .sred . H1aPit . ssas-
sells and said he purposed selling the
shells for enough ITO buy q horse and
go into the mountains.
New frequently played with Leon
hardts children, the witness said, and
on one occasion took their marbles
when he left.
Catching era bs, taking adry baths"
and fleeing from Imaginary enemies
were fayorite pursuits Of Harry New,
according to Leonhardt.
Another time he was visiting at
my house." the~ witness continued, Il
found him in a tub clad in under
wear and socks, at ocolck in the
morning, There was no water in the
tub. | said to him. What's the grand
idea?'
" Oh he said, I just thought I'd
take good bath and get ready for
tomorrow.
Numerous other strange acts were
attributed to New by the witness in
the course of an examination, which
brought many sharp clashes between
opposing counsel.
When the afternoon session was
begun the prosecution was ready to
undertake cross exmination of Leon
hardt.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-30
STATE PROHIBITION
INSPECTOR STANDS
TRIAL FOR MURDER

Manassas, Va, Dec. 29.-At the
opening today Of the second trial Of
w. G. Hall. state prohibition inspec-
tor, charged with killing Lawrence ID.
Hudson, an alleged "boQtlegger," near
Winchester, Va. last March. the prose-
cution introduced evidence to show
that Hall and three other prohibition
agents. also indicted. fired the first
shots in the pistol battle which result
ed in the death of Hudson and his
companion, Raymond Shackleford
The automobile occupied by Hudson
and Shackleford at the time of the
shooting will be introduced tomorrow
as evidence. At the hearing today the
automobile curtains were produced
and II. b. CARRIER anad Edward Beas-
ley garage men, testified that when
the machine was driven into their
garage on the morning after the
shooting all Of the holes In the cur
tatnS were pointing inward. indicating
that the punctureS were made by bull
lets from the outside.
The defense, in its opening state
ment, admitted that Hail had shot
Hudson. but claimed he acted In self
defense, as the fatal shot was fired
after Hall had been attacked by Hud-
son with n whiskey bottle. In reply,
the prosecution announced 1t intended
to prove that Hall, after shooting
Hudson had taken Shackleford' pls-
tol and fired three shots to produce
evidence of self-defense
The Jury of twelve farmers and ru-
raj merchants were empanelled from
a ventre of thirty-siX men with less
than a dozen reflections.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-30
DR.. SCHOTT WILL
NOT GIVE BOND To
SECURE RELEASE

Louisville XIV. Dec. 29-Dr Chris
topher G. Schott. charged with killing
Miss Elizabeth Ford Griffith, his Of
flee assistant. and central figure in
the most mysterious Louisville murder
case in MANY years. refused to furnish
$t0 1000 bail bond at the conclusion
of arguments on motion for bail in Do-
lice court today and elected to stay in
iail .pending his examination trial later
in the week.
DR. Sehott's attorneys asserted the
amount was excessive in view of the
showing that had been made for their
client bv Laurene Gardner girl OF
J B. who has asserted that she was
in the Dhysician's company delivering
Christmas presents ut the time it is be-
lieved Miss Griffith was shot and
killed.
Miss Gardner after being confined
In the detention home on the charge
Of DELINQUENCY. was released on NOM
inal bond pending trial in juvenile
court.
a feature connected with the case
which excited great interest was a
police announcement that DIR. Schott.
IN effect had advocated trial mar
rlago Of Miss Griffith. his one time
flance. and a soldier The theory of
DR. Schott according to this version.
was that such a marriage would fit her
eventually to become his wife.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-30
FIVE SURVIVORS
Of BEL G|AN SHIP
bATTLE FOR LIFE
tsv uoapAo Jous,Al SPECIAL LEASED wlRr

Halifax, n. s., Dec. 29.-Five sur
vivors of the crew of the Belgian
steamer Anton Van Driel were battling
desperately for life tonight on the
wreck Of their ship. which was fast
being pounded to pieces on the Jagged
St MaWs bay, New Foundland.
Their only hope was that the wreck,
swept hncQssan tly by gigantic icy
combers would hold together until a
resouing steamer from st. Johns was
able to reach them. 1t was slender
hope for the ill-fated ship had been
driven on the rocks at spot where
no vessel could approach in safety
except in the calmest weather.
All day long the fisher folk from
the nearby village of St Shots had
watched the un nequa struggle for life
from the tops of the rugged cliffs
which frowned down upon the wreck.
They were absolutely powerless to
MD
The steamer. laden with cargo of
coal for the Dutch government,
cleared from Sydney last Saturday
under the comm and Of Captain Turn
well. Swept out of her course by a
terrific sea, she was hurled on st.
Shots lodges shortly after one o'clock
ately launched and promptlv dashed
to pieces against the cliffs by the
mountainous waves. When morning
broke, the inha bitants of the little
fishing village saw five men clingin2
desperately to the bridge Of the doom
ed steamer while wreckage and
bodies we're tossed about in the
breakers at the foot Of the cliffs.
The steamer ordered from St. Johns
10 attempt a rescue cannot reach the
scene OF the wreck before tomorrow
morning at the earliest, Reports. re-
ceived here late TODAY from st. Shotts
declared that there were only slender
chances Of the ship holding together
throughout the night
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-30
MIDDLE CLASS ENGLISH
PEOPLE BEING GROUND
TO POWDER, SAYS LORD

London. Dec. 29--Bord Buckmas-
ter, formerly lord chancellor. de-
clared In the house of lords the other
dav that the neople of middle, class
in Great Britain We're being slowly
ground to powder under present con-
ditions."
There is large BODY of people
whom" he said. "for want of bet
ter definition, / will call the middle
class. the people engaged as civil serv,
ants. doctors, LAWYERS. writers, and
schoolmasters. all the people who
earn relatively small incomes. say
from 1900 to f1.000 and who are the
most thrifty and the most self-sacri-
ficing class in the whole country.
"Thev are people who stint them
selves sometimes OF almost the neces-
stiles OF life in order that they NAV
give their sons a better chance at
school and at college: they are the
class which has recruited all our finest
peonle all over the globe.
What Is the result? Every time the
currency is inflated the hand of the
state IS mt into their pockets, and
from their small, hard-won earnings
sums are taken away in order that
other people may have. more.
ing slowly ground to powder under
the present conditions. and / say II is
the class which represents the life
growing point Of the nation. II that
class Is once DESTROYED 1t will be inn
possible that it should ever be re-
placed"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-30
FOOTBALL CAME
To COMMENlI u
2:30 NEW YEAfi' i. :; 5
Change to Half Hour Later
Than Time First Agreed
Upon Is Caused BY Hot
Weather at Pasadena.
tsv MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED yussI

Pasadena. Calf. Dec. 29.-Excep-
tionallv hot weather for the last few
davs has resulted In a decision to be-
Gin the annual new wears day tourna-
ment of roses football Contest--be-
tween teams representing Harvard and
oregon universities this year--at ESQ
D, m. instead of at y. m. ii was an
N-"n"ed today by the football COM
mittee.
This action was taken on the con-
Certed request of Coaches Shy
Huntington Of Oregon and Bob Fish
or OF Harvard, who advocated the lat
er starting hour because of fear that
the hot weather may continue.
Harvard players were leetured this
morning hy Coach Fisher on what was
said to be contemplated changes in
the crimson's mode of attack brought
about hv their view of the practice Of
Qregons eleven. This afternoon thew
held secret practices on several new
formotions.
Oregon as usual went through only
one practice session. 1t lasted an
how and a half and embraced both
signals. and sCrimmages
PLAYERS of both teams viii wear
numbers. ii was decided today fol-
loving the custom of practically all
western football contests.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-30
COAL OPERATORS NOT
TO PAY MORE THAN
ID PER CENT INCREASE

Chicago. Dec. 29.-Coal operators
from Illinois, Indiana. Ohio and west
ern Pennsylvania todav discussed their
attitude toward the commission named
by President Wilson to investigate the
coal situation and declared that they
would assume no increase in miners
wages above the IA per cent granted
in the strike settlement. If the pres-
idents new commission recommended
a wage increase above the IA per cent
the responsibility of increased PRICES
TO the. consumer would rest with the
commission. the coal men said.
Thomas r, Brewster of st. Louis.
mittee presided
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-30
20 CENTS FOR CUBA'S CROP
OF SUGAR IS OUTLOOK

New York. Dec. 29.-The public
probably will have to paw 20 cents a
million hounds of Cuban sugar now
being delivered and distributed here.
according TO a statement today bv
FednTal Food Administrators Williams.
This Is due to. the fact that deal
ers here are required to nav a higher
price to the Cuban producers for the
crop which is in advance of the reeu~
lar outcome Mr.. Williams said. eve
cannot control the price charged by
Cubans" a-1'
After one other shipment il Is ex-
pected that the regular 1919 crop of
Cuban sugar will commence coming
into the United States and with the
delivery Of the regular crop Mr.. VIII
to keep the price down to IA or is
cents a pound.