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Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
Rome Now Asks for
Towers FlyHome

ROME, June 6.-The Rome Georgia
Chamber Of Commerce and the North
Georgia Fair association have sent
Secretary T e. Grafton to Washing
ton to ask Secretary of Navy Daniels
permission for Commander John Tow
ers' flight to Rome during the fair in
October, so that he may be present
when Towers Field" the Rome land
ing station for airplanes, is formally
dedicated
Towers is prominently connected in
Rome, his father being one of the
founders of a big plow factory which
bears his name. He is just a plain
Georgia boy, who has won fame in his
chosen field of work and his home
town folks want to do him honor while
he is able to appreciate and enjoy it.
1t is proposed that his big 'Nancy-3"
take the coast line to Savannah and
make a cross-state trip. II can be
landed successfully in the Coosa river
at Rome.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
LASSIE HEREFOR
3 SPEECHES TO
SUMTER PEOPLE

Lieut.. Rheba Crawford, of the Sal
vation Army, arrived this afternoon
from Pensacola, Fla, 70 assist in the
Salvation Army drive in Sumter coup-
ty. Miss Crawford, who is the daugh-
ter of Brig. Gen. Crawford, of Allan
ia, will speak tonight at Pleasant
Grove school closing. She will also
speak at II O'Clock Saturday at les
lie and at p. m: Saturday at Plains.
At the weekly luncheon of the Rota-
ry Club yesterday Chairman Silas
Johnson made statement relative
to the purposes of the Salvation Army
drive, and asked the cooperation of
the club. After MIR. Johnson's address
Lieut.-Col. RAIDER commanding Off
Ger at Souther Field, made brief talk
of the work of the Salvation Army in
/ France, assuring the club that this
was worthy cause, and offering the
services Of the Field to Chairman
Johnson in putting this drive over.
After division of the entire Rotary
club into four committees by Presi-
dent Dykes, it was agreed to put the
drive on in the city of Americus Thurs
day, June II.
Mrs. C. M. Council, president of the
Woman's club, has appointed the fol-
lowing members of the club to assist
Chairman Johnson in this drive in the
residence section of the city: Mrs. G.
E. Dunaway, Mrs Ed Everett and Mrs.
], A. Davenport.
The missionary societies of all the
churches of the city will also be asked
to assist in this campaign as the work
of the Salvation army will be in CO.
operation with these organizations.
Lieut.. Col. RAIDER will send two air
planes to Leslie Saturday morning at
10 o'clock to give performances in the
interest of the drive, just before Miss
Crawford speaks, the aviators will also
go to Plains in the afternoon.
Chairman Johnson announced that
Miss Crawford, who comes to Ameri-
Gus today, will be in charge of the Sal
vation Army work to be established in
Americas, if the quota is raised.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
Senate Committee Votes Out Bill
Repeating Contract, Despite
Restoration Order.
ONLY 300 OUT SAYS COMPANY;
5000 CLAIM OF UNION HEADS
President Carlton Warns Men Will
Not Get Jobs Back If They
Walk Out.

WASHINGTON, June 6.-(By Asso-
ciated Press) )-Postmast General
Burleson's order abolishing the wire
control board in New York and re-
storing the operation of telephone and
telegraph lines to the officials Of the
companies, now acting as agents Of the
government, was attacked today by
members of congress. some of whom
charged that Burleson had passed the
buck" because of the threatened ma
ton wide strike of the members OF the
Commercial Telegraphers' Union OF
America.
Hearing was resumed today by the
senate interstate commerce committee
on Senator Kellogg's repeal bill, with
N. G. Kingsbufy, vice president of the
American Telephone and Telegraph
Co.. as a witness. Answering ques-
tions as to the effect of Burleson's or
der, Kingsbury said: 1--WE are just
where we were when the wires were
first taken over.
A unanimous decision to press leg
islation for the repeal of the wire con-
troll resolution, despite Burleson's Or
der. was reached by the committee.
Senator Cummins announced the Dill
would be called up next week
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
DR.. Murray to Attend
Pharmacy Meeting

A meeting of the Georgia State
Board of Pharmacy will be held at
Tybee Monday, June 8, for the purpose
of examining applicants for drug Ii
censes.
The board is composed of the fol-
lowing pharmacists, appointed by the
governor of the state: b. S. Persons,
Macon; T. c. Marshall, Atlanta; W. D.
Jones, Savannah; H. d. Bell. Albany;
r. l. Murray, Americus. Dr. Murray
will attend the meeting.
The Georgia Pharmaceutical associ-
alton will hold its annual meeting at
Tybee the following Tuesday and
Wednesday, June 10 and II. At this
meeting many very important sub
jects will be considered, among which
will be an effort towards repeating
the war tax now imposed upon foun-
tain drinks, together with the burden
some war tax on the conducting OF
drug business in general
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
800 OUT SAY OFFICIALS;
2 600 OFT. SAYS UNION

ATLANTA. June 6.-(By Associated
Press. i'm response to the strike or
der by President Konenkamp, Of the
Commercial Telegraphers Union of
America, against the Western Union
Telegraph company in the southeast,
following the order of Postmaster
General Burleson last night restoring
the operation of the wire systems to
their former owners, members on the
union left their keys in many cities of
the South today. 1t was officially stat
ed at noon at headquarters of the
Western Union that less than 300 OF
their employees had left work. The es-
innate of union representatives at that
time was that 5000 had walked out.
Both sides expressed confidence to-
day in the outcome of the strike. Com
pany officials declared, Business con-
tinues normal saying that Burleson's
order restoring the wiTe systems to-
private control, gives our executives,
a free hand to fight to finish"
Union leaders were equally optimis-
tic. Union representatives declared
that information received at head
quarters indicated that 1000 Western
Union employees were out or were go
ing out during the day.
Company officials stated there were
approximately 4,70O employees On the
payrolls in the southern division.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
COUNCIL ASKED
TO PAVE EAST
COLLEGE STREET

The names of all but two property
owners on College street east from
Lee street to Barlow. were attached to
petition for paving of the street
which was presented to the city coun-
Gil last night and referred to the
streets and paving committee. The
petition asked that the street be paw
ed on the basis of the property owners
furnishing all materials and trans
portation for same, the city being only
at the expense of actually doing the
work
The proposal appeared to be gen
orally favored by the members of the
council, and it was believed the pro-
ject would be undertaken be the
members of the council, and it was
believed the project would be under
taken during the summer or fall. 1t
was limited that an effort might be
made to secure signatures for con-
tinuing the project onto West College
street as far as Jackson.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06

The German press has made a
great noise about the fact that the
terms of the treaty have not been
given out in the Allied countries,
charging that the men who framed
the terms feared to have their Sc
verify known to their own people.
The matter has been the subject
of hot debates in congress during
the last few days, it being charged
by republicans in the senate that
New York interests had copies Of
the text.
1t has not been explained by
peace conference officials why the
text has been held up in the Allied
countries and only summary
given out, but it is assumed in some
quarters to be due to desire to
prevent pernicious meddling by pol
itical opponents who might pick
flaws in text and endanger the con-
clusion of world peace.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
CouncilO. Change
In 5 Mill Tax Plan

The agreement between the city ad-
ministration and the board of educa-
ton, whereby two mills of the pro-
posed five mills to be raised by an act
which is to be asked of the coming
legislature is to be set aside for city
school purposes, was reported and
adopted by the city council last night,
The resolution as passed supplants
previous action asking the representa-
tives of Sumter county to propose a
bill permitting a special levy of 5
mills for five years for paying off the
city's floating Indebtedness. Under the
new arrangement, the additional funds
needed for the maintenance of the city
are to be supplied, as well as the
citys debt paid, out of the proposed
5 mill special tax.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
Soldiers Street Tax
Ordered Refunded

Street tax already collected by City
Marshal Pouncey from soldiers who
have returned to Americus since Jan.
1, We're ordered refunded upon proper
showing by resolution of the city
council last night, the proposal being
made by Alderman Mashburn. The ac-
ton followed a previous order exempt
ing such soldiers from payment of
street tax, but a number had already
paid before that order was passed.
Il think this is one instance where
the money is we'll expended" was
Mayor Sheppard's comment on the re-
fund proposal 1t was said it will cost
the city probably less than $l00.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
BLOCK PAVING
GIVEN RAP BY
CITY FATHERS

City street employees have been busy
for weeR or more relieving the bulg-
es in the wood block paving on all of
the downtown streets. While the rains
continued the relief could only be tenn
porary, but today they were busy ap>
plying tar to the joints between the
relaid blocks. In many places the
pavement has become uneven because
of the bulging which is due, according
to City Engineer Ansley, not to the
swelling of the wood blocks, but to
the absorption of moisture by the mat
ter which has accumulated between
the blocks.
The condition of the wood block
paving was commented upon incident
ally at the meeting of the city coun-
Gil last night, when the probable fu-
ture expenses of the city were being
touched upon.
This wood block pavement is some
thing that will require attention before
a great while" said Mayor Sheppard.
1T is getting into a terrible condi-
ton, and when we tackle that job
we are going to have to spend some
money"
1t was the opinion of the councilmen
that not only was the surface of the
paving getting into bad condition bee
cause of the buckling process and res
laying, but the soggy condition of the
blocks during wet weather and the ac-
cumulation of moisture under them
constitute menace to the health OF
the city.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
TREATY IN Line
With FOURTEEN
PRINCIPLES Is
WILSON'S STAND
"If | Believed Otherwise | Would
Confess 1t and Try to Correct
Error" He Says.

PARIS. June 6.J(By Associated
Press.)-"I am convinced that our
treaty project violates none of my
principles President Wilson is quoted
by LIE Matin as having said when he
was made acquainted with the German
counter proposals to the peace treaty.
"If I held contrary opinion l would
not hesitate to confess it, but would
endeavor to correct the error"
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
Steeplejacks Paint
City Water Tower

Two steeplejacks were on the job
at the city hall today giving the water
tower new coat of graphite paint.
The men were B. F. Bloodworth and
R. H. Ellicott, of Columbus, who travel
from city to city in the South doing
this kind of work.
The bulk of the job was being done
by Mr.. Ellcott. Il let him do the most
dangerous or most difficult parts" said
M. Bloodworth especially on a job
of this kind because we carry only one
set of ropes and pulleys."
Smokestacks and church steeples are
easy pickings for this pair, according
to them
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
Lieut.. Gordon Howell
Lands at New York

]. Lewis Ellis today received a tel
egram from Lieut.. Gordon Howell, OF
the 7th infantry, who has been with
the army of occupation in Germany,
stating that he had arrived in New
York and would be back n Americus
soon.
Lieut.. Howell was a young practi-
cling attorney in Americus before en-
tring the army, and he expects to re-
sumo his practice upon receiving his
discharge.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
RETURN OF WIRES Is
ORDERED BY BURLESON.

WASHINGTON, June 6.-(By Asso-
ciated Press,l Telegraph and tele-
phone companies whose lines have
been controlled and operated by the
government since last August / were
ordered last night to resume immed-
lately operations for their own ac-
count by Postmaster Burleson. The
postoffice department, however. under
the terms of Mr.. Burleson's order, re-
tains a measure Of control Of the ser
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
STRIKING EMPLOYEES NOT
TO BE TAKEN BACK.

NEW YORK, June Ct (By Associat-
ed Press Employees of the Western
Union Telegraph company who joined
the telegraphers union on the assur-
ance of Postmaster General Burleson
that there would be no discrimination
in regard to employees joining the un-
ion will not be taken back if they
strike. President Carlton announced
today.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
ORLANDO ABSENT WHEN
COUNCIL OF A MEETS.

PARIS, June 6.-(By Associated
Press )-When the Council of Four
met this morning Premier Orlando, of
Italy. was absent. This led to the be-
lief that the Adriatic question was
again under consideration. 1t is un-
derstood no further progress has been
made by the various elements working
on the solution of this problem.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
AUSTRIAN CHANCELLOR
TO RETURN TO CONFIDENCE.

ST. GERMAINE, June 6.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. DIR. Renner. chancellor
of German Austria and head of that
country's peace delegation. who has
been at Feldkireh with his colleagues
for conference with DR.. Bauer, the
German Austrian foreign minister, is
expected to arrive here tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
Bolsheviki Recapture
Town From Kolchak

LONDON, June 6.-(By Associated
Press )-The Bolsheviki have recap
tured Sarapul, southwest of Perm,
which is one of the important towns
taken by Admiral Kolchaks forces in
their spring advance. the Bolshevik
wireless claims. The dispatch says
the Bolsheviki are continuing their
advance in this region.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
Fire Chief Asks to
be Sent to Convention

Suggesting that the city would bene-
fit through the information and train
ing he would gain by the trip, Fire
Chief Naylor last night asked the city
council to send him to the national
convention of fire chiefs which will be
held at Kansas City June q to 81. He
presented an estimate showing the trip
would cost s119, and require ten days.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06
Australia Ships Filst
GermansB Backbone

SYDNEY June (Thursday.)-(By
Associated Press )-Australia has be-
gun the repatriation of Germans in
termed during the war The first par
ty of repatriates sailed for Germany
yesterday.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06

The request was referred to the f.
nance committee with power to act, af-
ter Alderman Warren of the fire COM
mittee, had recommended the request
be granted.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06

Berlin to Send
u. S.Congress
Text of Treaty

DARIS, June 6.-(By Associated
Press.)-It is understood here
that the Berlin government is send
ing photographically reproduced
copies of the peace terms to all the
members of the congress of the
United States.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-06

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a Southern
NeWxPaPe er for
5outhern People
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-04-02

She was one of Grant county's old
est and most highly respected pion-
eer settlers, having come to Wiscon-
sin to live in 1914 when only IL years
of age.
On Sept. /, 1852, she was united in
marriage to j. L. Gillespie. To this
union were born four children: Ed
mund of Mt. Ida; Laura, MRS. J. G.
Crouch) deceased; Rhoda, (Mrs. j.
L. Erwin) deceased; and Ella OF Kew
in, Montana.
After number of years this union
was severed and a few years later she
married VIM Walker, now deceased.
After the death of her youngest
daughter, Rhoda, she went into the
broken home and tenderly cared for
the three motherless children, never
firing of doing all a mother could
for them.
Being Of a strong, industrious char
acter she was never idle; having a
liberal disposition she was always
happy in being able to Go something
FOR her children and grandchildren
who all have many tokens OF love
wrought by her patient, untirlng
hands. by which grandmother mem
orv will not soon be forgotten. Many
other near relatives and friends also
have remembrances, made by these
same patient hands, which will now
be doubly dear to them.
In her early married life, in April,
1854. they settled on the Gillespie
homestead two miles south Of Mt. Ida,
only part Of which is now owned by
her son. Ed. Many times have We
heard grandma tell Of the trials and
hardships of those first years spent
here. Except for a few years spent
elsewhere her past So years have al
most all been spent there, always
grieved by the thought OF making
permanent home elsewhere.
Although she had reached the adj
vanced age of SO years, she still led
an active life, refusing a permanent
home with any of her children, prefer
ring to keep house in her humble cot
tage for herself, raising her own gard
en- and chickens.
Only the last few years has she
spent the winter months with her son
and grandchildren.
She has been a patient sufferer, at
times, for the past 20 years with
SIOu1dCn IIOuDlG. On consulting q
physician, while visiting relatives in
Iowa few years ago, she was inform
ed that her trouble was of such a ma
ture that cure was impossible. So
not until her suffering became intense
did she again consult physician;
just a few weeks before her death,
when it was found she had the dread
malady, cancer of the stomach.
When visited by her son and grand
children the day of her death, she was
up and around as usual, although
very weak, and planned to return
home in a few days.
She was taken suddenly worse that
evening. All that loving hands and
tender care could do was done but to
no avail, the silver cords were brok-
en- and the weary spirit took its flight
shortly before midnight, she remain
ing conscious to the last.
She always worried lest the time
might come when she would be un-
able to wait upon herself and would
become a care to someone.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-04-02
Mrs. Matt UdeIhOfen.

Another pioneer of this vicinity
passed away March 81. She was q
native of Germany and came to this
county in youth. Her husband. Matt
Udelhofen, died in February, 1915.
OF Is children born to them, six iire-
coded the parents in to the beyond.
Living are sons Joohn, Joe, Andrew
and Alloys; daughters Mesdames
Martin Heinrichs, Henry Pink and
Frank Heinrichs, and the Misses Lena
and Theresa Udelhofen. All were
present at the funeral held at St.
Charles church, Cassville, on Monday
forenoon, Rev. p. j. Jones celebrating
the last rites. Burial in the Catho-
lie cemetery. Thus, one by one, the
old friends pass away leaving with
those who mourn memory which is
blessing. To he'd children she leaves
the example of an Industrious and up
right life, and to old-time associates
the remembrance of warm friendship
and generous hospitality -Cassville
Index.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-04-02
Resolutions,

To the officers and members of Ev-
allyn Camp No. 1885, Royal Neighbors
of America. The committee to whom
you referred the death of Neighbor
Carrie B. Sturmer, report the follow
ing:
Whereas, Death has once more en-
tered our camp and called from this
life one of our charter members; and
Whereas, We gather around our
camp fire and hear no more her
friendly greetings, our hearts are
saddened; and
Whereas, That in the passing of
our dear Neighbor, she leaves with
US memories of the many loving deeds
of kindness performed by her.
Resolved, That in her death our
camp has lost noble member, one
who has strived to live in daily ac-
cord with the principles of this So
ciety.
Resolved, That we extend our sim
cere sympathy to the bereaved family
in this their hour of sorrow.
Resolved, That in memory of our
deceased Neighbor, our charter be
draped in mourning for a period of
thirty days, and that these resolu-
tions be spread on the minutes of our
camp, and copies be sent to the be-
reaved family. And copies be sent
to the Bloomington Record and the
Grant County Herald for publication.
May Mapes,
Katherine Garner,
Bessie Hartman,
Committee
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-04-02
Answering the Challenge Of Our
SIeeDing Dead.

DR.. Edgar Blake, in an address in
New York City, said, Seven million
men have laid down their lives and
today sleep beneath the soil to make
the world safe for democracy. Seven
million men have made the last great
sacrifice This is the challenge that
comes to us from our sleeping dead.
They ask the church of Christ to
make democracy safe for the world.
In the sight of these men who gave
their all to free a world, how can the
church of Christ do less than to give
her all to save that for which these
men have died.
1.-THE centenary of the M. E. church
is our answer to this challenge which
comes from our heroic dead, to make
a world worthy of them. The gift of
a dollar looks mighty small Decide the
gift of a human life. The time is
coming when the church of Christ
must match the sacrifices and heroism
of our sons or prove unworthy of
them. Do it? God knows we have
got to do it. And God knows we are
going to do ii"
w. ]. James.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-04-02

She was greatly. grieved by the.
death of a favorite grandson, Elmer
Erwin last December, and since that
time her decline has been rapid.
Although her suffering at times be-
came intense, she was always patient,
never complaining. So we can feel
that it is better so, God doeth all
things WE'LL" she is now at rest.
She leaves to mourn her loss, two
sons, IA grandchildren, 26 great
grandchildren and three great-great-
grandchildren, her aged sister, and a
host of other relatives and friends
Funeral services were conducted
from the home of her grandson, Tues
day morning at 10 a. M by Rev.
church at Mt. Ida, by Rev Waite Of
the U. B. church of Fennimore.
She was carried to her last resting
place in the Mt. Ida cemetery by six
of her nephews: Gene, Hal, Cutler,
Knox
Dearest mother we shall miss thee,
Miss thee oh SO much each day
We shall listen for thy footsteps
Coming down the time-worn way.
But we pray, our precious mother,
That we soon shall meet again,
Where there ne'er shall be a part
ing
All be sunshine, no more pain
rs
May you rest in peace, dear mother,
That thy toiling is now DER
That we may all meet together
On that bright celestial shore
Those from distance attending the
funeral were Ella Gillespie, Kelvin,
Mont; Ed. Erwin, Denver, Colo; J. c..
Crouch, Hinton, Ia; Mrs. Lenice
Dierksen and son, Manchester, la.
Geo. Gould and Gene Borah, Madi-
son, Wis.
We wish to thank the neighbors and
friends who assisted us during the
sickness and death of our mother and
grandmother, also the singers and for
the beautiful flowers.
w E. Gillespie,
E. w Gillespie,
and the Grandchildren.