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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-14
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-14

10 have been the only citizen OF the
county who handed in a correct
schedule Of his property possessions
for taxation purposes. This is the
worst thing his enemies can say
against him. He is unique in other
respects, roo. No man has so many
friends-tew men deserve so many.
He does good by stealth. His bene-
ficiaries are numerous; his check
book always handy He is well-off
In worldly possessions, his church
connection would seem assured
and he knows how best 10 use his
means for the good OF humanity.
Just recently he took pity on east
end residents who were neither
blessed with car or bicycle, and
purchased for them a park which
cost him $1,000. and in which ne is
going 10 put rustic seats for the ac-
commodation OF street car patrons
who spend half their lives waiting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-14
FORTUNES IN OIL FROM SMALL
INVESTMENTS.

1t is said that $4,000 invested in the fol-
lowing companies paid as shown beoW:
500 90 invested in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-14
NOTICE,

All members of Moose lodge, No.
1852, are requested TO meet at
Moose club rooms Monday evening.
Sept. Is, to attend South Bend lodge
in a body and hear ]. ]. Davis.
NELSON CHRISTIANSON.
Dictator.
-AdVt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
100000 MEN in
CHICAGO idle IN
STRIKE-LOCKOUT

CHICAGO, July 18.-(By Asso-
ciated ress)-Building operations
here are at standstill today and
more than 100000 workmen are idle
as result of lockout ordered by
the executive committee of the Build
ing Construction Employers associa-
ton.
Yesterday the organization issued
an ultimatum declaring that unless
the strikers returned TO work by s
o'clock this morning, and agreed to
abide by the provisions of their joint
trade wage contracts, which run until
1921, the builders would suspend all
operations. The strikers ignored the
threat and today ths contractors were
instructed Immediately to stop work
of all kinds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
ALWAYS CARRIES RAZOR
IN WATERMELON TIME

Bertha Jordan, colored, after skill
fully carving Julia Ross, her rival
for the affections of dusky Joe Dun
can, on West Church street this
morning, explained to Sheriff Har-
vey who was questioning her at the
police station, that she alwaya car
ried razor this time of yea9 for
Convenience in eating watermelon. for
one never knows when one may
chance upon a ripe melon,
"Well, if / were you, don't be-
Iieve I'd tell the court that, because
he won't believe you and nobody else
will believe it," was the sheriff's adj
vice, and when Bertha faced Record
er Fort shortly afterward she took
the sheriff's advice, and forgot about
the watermelon end of the razor sto-
nv, and told it about as it happen
ed. 1t was all about Joe. When the
two met on the street and had some
words they clashed A number OF
white people living in tie ylcinity
saw the encounter The Recorder X
ed their fines Il. $40 each, which
they paid.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
TO ESTABLISH PARCEL
DELIVERY SYSTEM HERE

A parcel delivery office is to be
established in Americus at an early
date, R. H. Burns, discharged sol
der from Souther Field, now city
mail carrier, told the city council last
night in appearing before that body
with the request that license fee
for such a business be established
none now being embodied in the gem
eral license ordinance.
He explained that he believed
there was an opportunity for the
development of good bicycle deliy-
cry system which the public could
use at all hours for the delivering OF
packages quickly. He said he pro-
posed to establish fee of 10 cents
for each delivery within radius OF
9 blocks, with 5 cents additional
for each trip-not each package
beyond that limit.
His request was referred to the
ordinance committee with power TO-
act.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
SELLS FINE HORSE CHEAP
AND LET'S HIS THEFT OUT

David Thomas, colored, aged about
Il, was brought back to Americus last
evening from Blakely by Sheriff Har-
Ney and Deputy Summers, where he
was arrested after selling horse he
mad stolen in Americus last Satur-
day. He had come here from Blakely
and worked three days, when he took
a horse and buggy from down town
belonging to Pomp Ellis, negro liv-
ing on R. P. Stackhouse's place. He
was caught in Blakely selling the
horse, worth $3.50, for $65, and when
encountered with the facts he readily
admitted his guilt.
lie told Sheriff Harvey today he
wanted to plead guilty and be through
with the case.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
PERMITTING OF
BOXING MATCHES
ASKED IN COUNCIL

Shall the lid be lifted on boxing in
Americus or not?
This question was put up to the
city council last night by Council
man W. E. Taylor, who was one of
the crowd of 200 citizens who were
present at the ShewgJolf club rooms
Wednesday night to witness private
boxing match which was prevented
from being staged by Chief of Po-
lice Johnson, acting under orders
of Mayor Protein Mashburn
Mr.. Taylor, who announced him
self in favor of clean boxing con-
tests, after bringing up the matter,
offered an amendment to the city
license ordinance so as to permit
the licensing of boxing matches at
$40 each. At his suggestion City
Cerk Eldridge, for the information
of the council, read from the rec
ords that boxing matches were Ii
censed at $40 each by the city in
1912, but it appeared that since
that time the license ordinance had
not mentioned such affairs.
Mayor Sheppard was asked con-
cerning the legality of ring contests.
Frankly" said he, 81 was not
aware that boxing matches and prize
fights were permitted under the
laws of Georgia. However, the laws
have been changed so many times
in regard to this question that it is
not surprising that l have not kept
up with them"
Mr.. Taylor then suggested that his
amendment to the license ordinance
providing for licensing of boxing
matches. be passed. Before any ac-
ton had been taken, however, May
or Sheppard asked permission to dis
cuss the subject informally for a
moment.
"The suggestion has been made, 3"
said he, "that heretofore licenses
have been granted for boxing match
es here. | think this matter should
be referred to the ordinance commit
tee for action at later time, in
order that proper consideration may
be given to it. 1t is right serious
matter to give thought to whether
We want to open up this kind of bust
ness here again or not.
Personally, have never known
any good to come from boxing
matches or prize fights. And we all
know that it is impossible to have
these affairs if there is not money
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
Hooks Motor Co. And
RyIanders Buy Two
Valuable Tracts
TO IMPROVE BOTH
WHEN LEASES END
Nearly $4,000 Paid For
200 Feet By Hooks
Firm

Two of the biggest real estate
transactions in the city reported IN
many days were arranged 3oday on
west Lamar street opposite the site
of the new theater-office building
which is to be erected at once by
Walter Rylander. The RyIander in
terests figured in one of the TWO
deals and the Hooks N3tor company
the other.
The Hooks Motor company, COM
posed of j. B. and ]. D. Hooks, to-
day completed the purchase from W.
E. Mitchell of all of the block OF
ground from the east wall Of the
building now occupied by the Hooks
Motor company to Hampton street,
a frontage of about zoo feet, and
extending northward 10 the Parker
& Council warehouse, a distance of
about 800 feet, fronting on Hamp-
ton street. The property embraces the
stables now occupied b. the Hudson
Transfer company, Major j. ]. Hans
ley, and DR.. Perry Hudson, veteri-
marian. The deal was made by George
D. Wheatley. The consideration was
reported to be between $40, ,000 and
$4,000.
The other deal was the purchase by
Emory Rylander of the lot and build
ing adjoining the Hooks property,
now occupied by the Chappell Machin-
cry company, a frontage of 80 feet.
The purchase was made from DR.
W. A. Rembert, consideration not
being made public
1t was stated that both properties
will be improved extensively when
possession is obtained. Part of the
property acquired by the Hooks in
terests is said to be under lease for
two years more, until which time
nothing in the way of permanent i'm
provements can be undertaken. Ihe
Rylander property is also under two-
year lease, at the expiration of which
handsome auto show room will be
built, according to Emocy Rylander.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
Restaurant NJ a n,
Forcedto Eat Down
Town, Asks Divorce


A TLANTA, July 18.-James
Henry Falk, a restaurant
proprietor is sueing his wife for
divorce on the grounds of cruelty.
One of his allegations is that his
wife refused to get his meals for
him and that he was forced to
eat down town in his own rest
aurant. He also says that his wife
sold his two pet bulldogs which
were an advertisement for his
place of business.
Mrs. Falk, in her answer, de-
nies many of the allegations and
will fight the suit in the courts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
WAR INSURANCE DROPPED
BY THREE MILLION. MEN

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-(By AS
seciated Press.) = approximately
threefourths of the four million Off
GERS and enlisted men in the military
forces who secured government in
surance policies through the War
Risk Insurance Bureau during the war
have failed to continue their pay
ments, it was disclosed during the
meetings of the bureaus advisory
committee of thirteen, headed by
Charles E. Hughes, which closed last
night.
The committee recommended that
steps be taken to get in communica-
tion with the discharged men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
HAD A BIG BERTHA. TOO.

AklS, July 18.-(By Associated
fress, + While giving evidence be-
| aoIe committee of deputies investi-
Ta'lng the Briey question today, M.
-, bourgeois, chief engineer of the
t@Yy department, said that at the
c Cilne Paris was being bombarded by
do.i oa;ilails with long-range guns, he had
1on 1eneu cannon with range Of
civ. NV ihlles which could be put in po-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
CAROLINA TRACTION
STRIKE SETTLED.

SPARTANBURG, S. c., July 18.-
(By Associated Press The strike
of motormen and conductors of the
South Carolina Railway, Light and
Power Co., which has tied up street
car traffic since July 8, was settled
last night Service will be resumed
Saturday morning. The men will get
an increase in pay anG shorter hours,
but the union was not recognized by
the company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
WEATHER

For Georgia-Local showers and
thundershowers probably tonight and
Saturday; not much change in tenn
perature.
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comes from gate admissions, betting
or elsewhere"
Alderman Taylor did not press
his amendment, and by consent it
went to the ordinance committee Of
which he is chairman, to be reported
back at later meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18

COL. RAIDER
SEES PILOT
ASHEFALLS

Lieut.. Col. RAIDER, commanding
officer of Souther Field, was among
the several spectators who saw the
fatal fall of Sergeant Major Gates
at the close of the aerial circus
program yesterday afternoon. Col
onel RAIDER who had been walking
about the field, chatting with ac-
quaintances, had been conversing
for a moment with the Times-Re-
corder reporter when attention was
called to a plane which had ven-
tured more than mile from the
field and at height apparently of
1000 feet, was very small in out
line in the distance compared with
the other ships then in the air.
The plane had started down at a
fairly steep angle.
"He's flying upside down." re-
marked Colonel RAIDER, who was
watching with marked interest.
The ship was at such distance that
the untarined observer could not
make out whether the plane was
right side up or not.
Something has fallen out of his
plane-he's dropped something"
was Colonel RAIDERS next remark,
but the object which fell was SO
small in the distance that others
who were watching the machine
less closely did not observe it.
Rush of Rescuers.
On down came the plane, never
changing angle or position, and
Colonel RAIDER began to get ner-
vous. ."Oh, oh Oh, ohv he ejacula-
ted, nervously as he saw it near the
horizon, still upside down and it's
angle of descent still unchanged.
AS it disappeared behind the woods
in the distance, he started for the
hangar where the relief cars are
kept.
In the meantime several other.
officers and mechanics had seen the
ship come down, and there .'as an
immediate rush for post motorcy-
cles and automobiles, which start
ed out down the road in the direc-
tion of the spot where the plane
was seen to disappear. When the
nearest point in the road to the
estimated place of the accident
was reached, the officers and men
left their vehicles by the roadside
and rushed on foot across soft
cotton and pea fields in search of
the distressed ship,
But there was no shi in sight.
Finally several negroes wwho were
working in a field were found.
They reported they had seen a man
fall or jump from the plane, while
one Of them said the plane, after
the man had fallen out Of it, had
'gone on back to camp" After
the search had gope on for time
two shots were heard from a corn
patch in a piece of bottom land,
200 yards south of the main line
of the Central railroad. The other
searchers rushed there and found
Lieuts. Wolfe and Warde standing
over a body in khaki, lying half
buried in the soft earth of the
cornfeld where it had dropped
900 feet from the plane. The man
was dead when found. He was ~
ing on his back not badly mutilat-
ed by the terrific impact.
Learns Victims Identity.
In a few momerts Major Scho-
field, who was assisting in the
search came up.
"Who is it," he inquired, in a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
HOUSE DEBATES DRY
MEASURE TILL 10 P. M

WASHINGTON, July is. -(By AS
sociated Press. Although the agri-
cultural appropriation bill had the
right of way, house leaders expected
late today to resume debate on pro-
hibition enforcement legislation. Yes
terday's session was extended to 10
O'Clock last night. The debate was
bitter and the chamber in confusion
when adjournment was taken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18

~rN~D~NNc~~N~1~s-~~-~1~~~
MCGOWAN after landing, "but it seem
ed to open almost Immediately"
An important event of the day for
one of the spectators was the free
ride in an airship of the person hold
ing the lucky number held from the
admission coupons. Mrs. Norman
Davidson, of 230 East Fourth street,
Atlanta, who is visiting Mrs. c. C.
Hawkins, was the holder of the num-
ber, and she seized the opportunity
presented for a free ride. She APP
peared bit frightened as she took
her seat in a DeHaviland behind
Lieut.. Wolfe, and there was a distinct
appearance of relief when she step
ped out of the ship Is minutes later
after circling the field several times
and being given birdseye view of
the surrounding country.
''It is perfectly grand and wonder
full" she remarked, as she thanked
the pilot
The accident to Sergeant Major
Gates threw the entire camp into a
panic, and the crowd quickly left.
However, in the absence of orders,
preparations went on for the even
ing's program of minstrel show fol
lowed by big dance in hangar G,
but as soon as Colonel RAIDER returned
to headquarters from finding Gates
body, he issued orders cancelling the
festivities for the remainder Of the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
PLAINS TO HAVE NEW
LARGE PLANNING MILL

PLAINS, July 1s.-A large plan
ing mill will soon De established in
Plains. S. L. Berger is here to look
after plans and the mill will soon
be in operation. A large tract OF
timber has been purchased by the
company and work has already be-
gun preparatory to bringing the lum-
Der here and dressing it for the mar
ket.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
OLD HICKORY REUNION
OF VICTORY ANNIVERSARY

NEW YORK, July 18. -(By Asso-
ciated Press. Veteran of the Thir-
tieth (Old Hickory division will hold
reunion at Greenville, S. G., Sep
tember 20 and 80, the first anniver-
sary of their greatest military tri-
umph, it was announced today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
Germans Escape After
Firing Several Shots
At Officer
ATTEMPT MADE ON
LIFE FROM HIS REAR
Attack Made in Dark On
Expeditionary Force
Officer

COBLENz, July 18-(By Associa-
ted Press Two Germans attempted
last night to assassinate Major George
Cockriel, provost marshal Of the AM
erican forces in Germany Major
Cockriel was uninjured. The Germans
escaped after firing several shots
from behind
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
) STATES BATTLING
GREAT FOREST FIRES

SPOKANE, Wash, July 18-(By
associated Press)-Every available
man in western Montana and north
efh Idaho and eastern Washington
are al oelng employed by the Federal
Forest :. Service and private associa-
IONS to fight the great forest fires
now raging in this territory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
MARINE STRIKE STARTS
ON SECOND WEEK.

NEW YORK, July 18,-(By Asso-
ciated Press. 1.-THE strike of firemen,
water tenders and oilers which has
held hundreds of ships at their piers
here, entered its second week today.
Unless a quick settlement is reached
it is predicted other trades connectd
with shipping will be affected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18
COTTON MARKET.
NEW YORK FUTURES
LOCAL SPOTS
Good midding "a cents.

PreV.
Close Open High Low Close
July 34.58 $3.50 34.79 $3.50
Oct. 34.5O 34.93 35.4O 34.e0 35.40
Dec. 34.5O 34.S2 S5.3s Bats 1858
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-18

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-12
Boston, Ind.

Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Baker attended
the funeral of Mrs. Westerkamp in
Richmond Saturday. Mrs. AIDA
Young and children have returned to
their home in Cincinnati, after visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. James Ambrose. ;. Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Duvall, Misses Nina
Epperson and Mildred Jenkinson mot
ored to Richmond Saturday evening.
Harry Peck spent the week end at
Chicago. Word has been received
here of the marriage of Miss Mildred
Anderson and Raymond Hughes of
Cincinnati. Miss Anderson is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Anderson
who formerly resided here. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rife Gard of West Florence and
Mr.. and Mrs. Warner Gard of Rich
mond, were Sunday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Will Porterfield. ;. Mrs. William
Mccoy visited in Richmond last week.
Mrs. Worthie Williams and chill
dren are the guests of relatives in
Cincinnati. Mrs. ]. M. Kimball and
son returned home Sunday from Peru.
Mr.. Dennis Of near Hagerstown,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jackson
last week. Mrs. Robert Ketron and
and Mrs. Callie Phenis
shopped in Richmond Monday. i. 4. Mrs.
William Simons and son Robert and
Mrs. Walter Short visited in Rich
mond Tuesday. ). Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
kutter spent Tuesday in Richmond.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-12
Fountain City, Ind.

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Clark and daugh-
ter OF Richmond spent the week end
with Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Clark.
telegram was received by the par
ents Of Omar Driskill telling of his
arrival in New York from France.
Mrs. Geo. Showalter and Mrs. Celia
Eurg visited with Miss Reba Showal-
ter few days recently, who is attend
ing Uhbana University in Illinois.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hiatt Of Rich
mond were guests the weekend with
relatives OF this place. ;. Mrs. Frank
Britain gave miscellaneous shower
Saturday afternoon in honor of Miss
Jessie Foreman, bride-elect. Those
present were: Misses Lois Reynolds,
Faye Kern. Mable Bockhofer, Eliza
beth Miller. Olive Harrison, Georgia
HatReld, Ruth and Vera Pitts, Ruth
Fulghum, Eva Rothermel, Blanche
Williams, Aisle Fahien. Jessie Fore
man, Louise Fennimore. Mrs. Verlin
Wooters and Mrs. rank Britain. Sew
cral beautiful and useful gifts were
received by the bride-elect. Light re-
freshments were served. Misses
Ruth and Vera Pitts spent Saturday
and Sunday with Miss Olive Harrison
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Beetley and
son of Richmond were Sunday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bond. The
Revival meetings, which have been
held at the Methodist church for the
past two weeks by Rev. O'Conner,
closed Sunday night
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-12
Abingdon

E Jesse Voting spent Thursday morn.
ing with Mrs. John Miller and daugh-
ter. Miss Azalia Meek visited Sat
urday and Sunday forenoon with Miss
Ethel and Grace Stinson. :. Mrs. Ross
Stevens spent Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. ]. o. Plankenhorn and
daughter Retta OF Philomath. !. Mr..
and Mrs. Jesse Revelle and Mr.. and
Mrs. Willis Leverton OF Milton were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Huddleson and family. ;. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry jarrett, Mr.. and Mrs. Lon
Wood and family. Miss Emma Miller
and Mr. Jess Miller visited Tuesday
evening with John Rodenburger and
sisters Mary and Laura. Miss Cuba
Kinder, Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Ber-
cham and Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Paddock
attended the show Experience" at
Richmond Saturday night. ;. Miss EN-
ma Miller and Mrs. Harry jarrett visit
ed Wednesday evening with Mrs. Jes-
sic Voting. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Smoker announced the marriage OF
their son, Oscar to Miss Evelyn Lam
mott of Centerville. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Tice are having "Delco" light
system installed in their home.
Samuel Stinson has been mustered out
of service. :. Miss Dorothy Brown Wis
tied Saturday and Sunday with home
folks of Greensboro. ;. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Weiss and son Joseph and daugh-
tiers Matilda and Loretta visited Sun
day with Mrs. Kate Toschlog and fam
lily. ;. Miss Loretta Weiss visited Sat
urday morning with Mrs. Mark Stew
ems Of Centerville. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Glunt and daughter, Leatha,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-12
Ca,r,pbeustown, o.

The play given by the Y. P. G. A.
was attended by large crowd, Friday
evening. :. Miss Alice Shelter of JEFF
ferson township. spent Saturday and
Sunday with her cousin, Dorothy Shelf
fer. Lester Benham underwent a
serious operation for appendicitis at
Reid Memorial hospital early Monday
morning. The Benham family reside
on the James Morrow farm on the
Richmond pike. Lightweight attend
ed Sabbath school last Sunday. Mrs.
Elite Davidson is ill at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs. VIM. Paddock. Mrs.
Paddock, who has been i'll for some
time, is slowly improving. Arthur
Quesenberry and family will move
from Frank Thompson's tenant house
to the farm vacated by Darrell Swish
er....O. B. Cooper and wife and O.
T. Aydelotte attended the funeral Of
Martin Kelley at Detroit, Mich. Thurs
day. Mr.. Kelley spent his boyhood
days in the West Florence neighbor-
hood and lived on the farm now own
ed by Wallace Simmons !. Mrs. r. E.
Brandenburg has been quite poorly
the past week, but is some better at
this time.