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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-02-21
BOMBING PLANE
TO SOAR ABOVE
CITY SATURDAY

Owing to weather conditions cOntin-
uing unfavorable, the giant Handley-
Page bombing plane, which is stopping
at Souther Field on its way to Texas,
remained at the post today. 1t was
stated this afternoon, however, that
there was likelihood that the ship
would continue its trip tomorrow, car
rying the II men who made the trip
here in it. 1t probably will leave Sou
ther Field about 8 a. II.
When the big plane leaves Souther
Field the people of Americas will be
notified by the ringing of the fire bell
so that all may have a chance to see
it as it passes over on its way toward
the southwest. A series of stunts for
the spectators is promised by Lieut..
Palmer, the pilot.
at will give me great deal of
pleasure to accept the TimesR Record
er's invitation and sail over Americus
on our western trip said Pilot Lieut..
Palmer. we may not conclude to
start until Saturday or Sunday how
ever, on account of the soft condition
of the fields at the landing places.
I'VE are not certain as to the direc-
tion we shall take, whether we shah
make Montgomery, Payne Field, Mis-
sissippi, or Mobile. On account of los
ing time here, we would like to cross
the Mississippi river not later thai
Monday evening and reach Houston
on Tuesday next"
The seven mechanics were busy yes
terday and today polishing up the huge
monarch of the air and putting it in
condition to continue the journey.
The giant planes cost is estimated at
$4,000. The tanks carry over 800
gallons of gasoline. The ship is of
the same general character as those
used in crossing the English channel
and carrying Premier Lloyd George
from London to Paris and return.
These planes, it is reported, are capa-
BILE of carrying thirty passengers.
The plane is number 62449, and is
one of three in commission in this
country. 1t could only put its nose
into one of the hangers at Souther
Field
Notwithstanding the heavy rain yes
terday number of interested persons
inspected the monster of the air.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-02-21
SHERMAN TRIES
TO GAG WILSON:
BORAH SPOUTS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-(By Asso-
Ciated Press. "A resolution designed
to prevent President Wilson from dis
cussing publicly the proposed League
of Nations until he has communicated
the details of the plan to the senate
foreign relations committee, intro
duced in the senate today by Senator
Sherman, republican of Illinois. Con-
sideration went over under hte rules.
Senator Borah, of $daho, republican
member of the foreign relations COM
mittee, delivered in the senate today
his promised attack on the proposed
League of Nations, referring to it as
the most eadical departure from, our
policies we have ever considered"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-02-21
FARMERS MEET
OVER COUNTY TO
PLEDGE l9l9CUT

Farmers meetings are being held
this afternoon in all parts of Sumter
county for the purpose of perfecting
district organizations and starting the
work of pledging the farmers to the
reduction of their 1919 cotton acreage
one third, in line with the movement
inaugurated in every cotton growing
state as measure to force the con-
troll of the cotton market out of the
hands of the Wall street gamblers and
bring the price of the crop now on
hands and the crop to be raised next
fall back to the price that will pay the
grower a reasonable profit.
Committees of representative men
went out from Americus to assist in
these meetings and to carry pledge
cards for distribution among the COM
mittees. Reports were to be made at
the meetings on the farmers mass
meeting at the courthouse here last
Saturday at which they voted to re-
duce the acreage one-third for the
county and to hold the present crop
for 35 cents per pound.
Announcement was made today by
George o, Marshall, county farm DEM
onstration agent, chairman of the mass
meeting last Saturday and of the
county organization, that a second
mass meeting of farmers will be held
at the courthouse here Saturday,
March /, for the purpose of receiving
reports of committees on the success
of the meetings today and the pro-
gress being made in all sections of
the county in obtaining signatures of
farmers to the pledge cards. Mr.. Mar
shall is negotiating to secure a speaker
of statewide note for the occasion, one
who will be able to bring message of
value to the farmers. Further an
nouncements regarding the meeting
wifi be made as plans mature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-02-21
Retail Merchants to
Have Stunt Dinner

Although bit late in the year, be-
cause previously projected gatherings
have been interfered with by the infiu-
enZa epidemic the Retail Merchants
association plan to have their annual
meeting to re-oragnize for the new
year" next Wednesday night.
The meeting will take the form of
a dinner at the Windsor hotel at 8
o'clock Election of officers is on the
program as one of the important mat
ters of business. Among other things
will be discussion of plans for the as
sociation activities, proposed trade
excursions, the outlook for spring busi-
ness and numerous other matters.
In addition, according to the secre-
tary Joseph Perkins, there will be
several short, snappy talks, stunts
and surprises"
A dinner costing $15O per plate will
be served.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-02-21
Syrian Clears
$4,000 Here;
IsGoing g'Hone

D. A. Saliba, a Syrian, who fer
the last eight years has conducted
small store and fruit stand at
the southeast corner of Lee and
Lamar streets, is planning to re-
turn to his native land within the
next two months. And when Re
does he will take with him a good
ly share of the $4,000 to 100000
net profits he has made at this
corner in the eight years.
Mr.. Saliba is returning to Syria
with his wife and four children to
take charge of property left him
by his parents, who are dead The
property consists of a silk worm
farm, where raw silk is produced.
This is Mr.. Saliba's third ven
ture in America, all of which have
proven successful. Twenty years
ago he landed in America and
came to Savannah, where he con-
Quoted a small business for three
years. He then returned to Syria
to marry the girl he left behind.
Not long thereafter he returned to
Savannah with his bride and re-
established himself in business, re-
naming two and a half years,
when failing health resulted in
him seeking a doctors advice and
being told to go to higher alti-.
tude. He decided to return again
to his native Syria and try to re-
gain his health in the Lebanon
mountains, 10 miles from Beirut,
his home. The change resulted in
his health being restored, and he
again returned to America, and
this time came to Americus, where
he has since been.
81 don't know; may be l sell out
over there and come back" said
Mr.. Saliba today. Maybe l stay
there; can't tell. Things been
pretty bad there under the Turks,
but now maybe be better"
Mr.. Saliba says that while his
profits here have been satisfactory,
he has had a considerable amount
Of sickness in his family and has
had to part with much of what he
made in his little store, However,
he likes Americus and America
better than Syria, and If he does
not find conditions to his liking
when he returns there he will
bundle ap, his family and hike
back, he says.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-02-21
TO SAIL AGAIN
MARCH 5 FOR
FRANCE AFTER
ACTIVE WEEK
To Land Monday at Boston Where
Speech is Planned for
( Same Afternoon

WASHINGTON, Feb. z1.-CBy Asso-
ciated Press.) President Wilson plans
to spend just one week in Washington
before again sailing for France. Wire
less dispatches from the transport
George Washington today said he
would re-embark March s.
The President is expected to land at
Boston at Midday Monday, deliver an
stemporaneous address at 3 o'clock in
the afternoon and take the train that
hight for Washington, where he will
arrive Tuesday. He is expected to put
in busy week here.
The battleship North Carolina. re-
turning from France with troops, has
joined the George Washington, and is
proceeding with her to Boston, replac-
ing the battleship New Mexico, which
dropped behind with disabled ma
chiLery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-02-21
THE COTTON MARKET s

LOCAL SPOT.
Good Middling 26c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-02-21
Big Georgia Colleges
To Receive Soldiers

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21-(By Asso-
ciated Press. Fourteen Southern col
leges have signified their willingness
to receive as "war specials" discharg-
ed soldiers not prepared for college
who aspire to more advanced training.
These include the University of Ala
bama, University of Georgia, Georgia
Tech and Rollins College, Winter Park,
Fla. fta sh
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-02-21
Rich Germans Heed
Erzberger's Appeal

BASEL, Switzerland, Feb. 21.-(By
Associated Press)-As a result Of
Matthias Erzberger's appeal in the
German national assembly Tuesday to
capitalists for money to pay for food
stuffs to be bought from Entente Pow
ers, number of persons have placed
all their foreign securities at the dis
posal of the government, according 10
a Weimar dispatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-02-21
Red Cross Workers
Off to Aid Poland

PARIS, Feb. 90 Thursday. -(By
Associated Press. .)-The first contin,
gent of the American Red Cross com
mission for Poland left here for War
saw today. Another group will fol
low Friday.
The commission consists of fifty
members from all parts of the United
States.
Typhus, cholera, smallpox and ira
choma are reported raNaging the
country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-02-21
Ukranians Fire on
Allied Commission

WARSAW, Feb. 20-(Thursday)-
(By Associated ess.)-Members OF
the Inter-Allied commission to Poland
were fired upon by Ukraiaian soldiers
while travelling from Cracow to Lem
berg on a Polish armored train. The
delegation returned to Cracow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-02-21
Lieutenant Stays
Bavarian Premier

LONDON, Feb. 21-(By Associated
Press Kurt Eisner, premier of Ba-
varia, was shot and killed this morn
ing by Lieut.. Count Arcovalley, ac-
cording to a Munich dispatch received
in Amsterdam, which said the count
was severely wounded by guard and
is dying.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-02-21
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Georgia Fair tonight, colder in
southeast and extreme south portions;
Saturday fair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-02-21
Georgia Negro Held
AS Ohio Murderer

PITTSBURG, Pa, Feb. 21.-(By As
sociated Press. )-Sam Lang, a negro
aged 80. of Valdosta, Ca, was arrested
here last night. The police say Lang
confessed to the murder of Mrs! Mary
johnson, in Columbus, o., January 3.
Putnam patriot., 1919-06-06
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT

District of Pomfret. ss. Probate Court, June 4th, 1919. Estate in Connecticut of Lizzie J. Trowbridge, late of Northbridge. Massachusetts, deceased. The Executor, having ex- hibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for al lowance, it is ORDERED-That the 16th day of June, A. D. 1919, at 3.30 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Pro bate Office in Pomfret, be and the same is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administration ac- count, and this Court directs the Ex- ecutor to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order two times in some newspaper having cir culation in said District, and by post ing a copy on the public sign post in the Town of Pomfret nearest where the deceased owned real estate, at lease seven dave before said time as- signed. Certified from Record 0. THOMPSON, Judge
 23-24
Putnam patriot., 1919-06-06
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT

District of Pomfret, ss. Probate Court, June 4th, 1919. Estate in Connecticut of Elizabeth T. Pike, late of Camden, State of New York, deceased. The Executor having ex- hibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for al lowanoe it is 0RDERED-That the l6th day of June, A. D. 1919, at three o'clock in the afternoon, at the Pro bate Office in Pomfret, be and the same is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administration ac- count, and this Court directs the Ex- ecutor to cite all persons interested therein to appear at Said time and place, by publishing this order two times in some newspaper having circulation in said District, and by posting a copy on the public sign-post in the Town of Pomfret nearest where the deceased owned real estate, at least seven days before said time assigned. Certified from Record CHARLES o. THOMPSON, Judge
 23-24
Putnam patriot., 1919-06-06
WOLF DEN GRANGE

At the last regular meeting of Wolf Den Grange the third and fourth de grees were conferred by Wolf Den degree team. Their fine work was greatly appreciated by all present, numbering 150, including visitors from many neighboring Oranges. At the close of the meeting refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. followed by a social hour.
 The following are the candidates :: MT and Mrs John Ash, MT. and Mrs J. F. Whipple, Mr. and Mrs Paul Whitehouse, Mrs. L. M Hatten. AMr and Mrs. Henry Stone, Misses Annie and Elizabeth Ash, Fife Danielson, Verna Hilton, Mae Fulton, Rosie and Jennie Kempton, Bernice Kenyon, Gladys Bain, Nessrs. West, Gallup, Henry Peterson. William and John Hanley, Irving Hattin, Howard Baker, Allen Averill, James Ayers, Charles and Chester Rhoades.
 Wolf Den Grange now numbers oy- CT 200 members.
 Wolf Den Grange furnished part of the program at Quinnatisset Grange Neighbors' Night, May 20, by presenting an amusing farce, "The Tipsy Pudding"
Putnam patriot., 1919-06-06
FUNERAL FOR MRS. WALTER
 TURNER

Funeral services for Mrs Walter Turner, who committed suicide in Florida some months ago, were held in Grove street cemetery chapel Mon day morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. J. II. Potter of the Congregational church officiating
 Mrs Turner's husband and three sons and Mr and Mrs Mathewson Angell, parents, arrived from Orlan- do, Fla, after three weeks trip by automobile, Saturday night
 Others from out of town for the funeral were: Miss Lottie Angel, Y. W. c. A. training school. New York, MT. and Mrs John MeManus, Holyoke, Joshua Angel and daugh- ter Sarah of Chepachet, and Warren Angel of North Scituate.
Putnam patriot., 1919-06-06
PUTNAM

Herbert Naples of East Green wich. R. l.. is spending the week with his father, Reuben Naples, Grand View
 Rev. Mr. Simonds of Pawtucket, R. l.. IS to supply at the Congregational church in Thompson on Sunday. He is spoken of as a preacher of great ability.
 Miss Rosamond Danielson is enter taining at her home on Putnam Heights this afternoon to- celebrate the passing of the Susan B. Anthony amendment.
 The first annual meeting of the Connecticut State Travellers Aid as sociation will be held at the state H. brary. Hartford. at 2S0 o'clock, June l2. Reports of the work of the year will be made and officers elected. An address. "The Travellers Aid as a Preventative" will be delivered by Dr. Valaria Parker Mrs. W. J. Bart lett will make a report for Putnam. thaniel Sweet.
Putnam patriot., 1919-06-06
JUDGE WILLIS CovELL NOW

Town Clerk Willis Govell of Pom fret was elected jadge of probate for the district of Pomfnet at the special election held on Monday. Judge Covell succeeds Judge Charles o. Thompson, who retires on account of having reached the age limit
 TheI combining of the offices of town dsrk and judge of probate is salloKiAein it~ootsteps of Putnam, enjcSe the same combined offices are direc by David Flagg,
 nam,r. Covell is one of the best known ahea in Windham county and is known Danivery man, woman and child in of tf,fret, where he has lived practi- snney all of his life. He is a son of )cur late Allegiance Covel and is a The ther of Marcus A. Covell of North seid,svenor-Da
Putnam patriot., 1919-06-06

District of Putnam, ss. Court of Probate, June 9th, 1919. Estate of Amerio Luigi, late of Putnam, in said District, deceased The Administra, tor having applied for an order au thorizing and directing him to sell certain real estate belonging to said estate. ORDERED-That the 18th day of June, 1919, at 10.30 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Court of Probate in Putnam, be, and the same is as signed for a hearing on the foregoing application, and this Court directs the Administrator to cite all persons in- terested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this or der of notice once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy on the public sign-post in the Town of Putnam, where the deceased last dwelt, at least days before said day of hear ing and return make to this Court of the notice given. DAVID FLAGG, Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1919-06-06
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT ADMIN.
 ISTRATION ACCOUNT

District of Pomfret, ss. Probate Court, May 29th, 1919. Estate in Connecticut of Louise Harrison. late of Philadelphia, State of Pennsyl vania, deceased The Executors, hay ing exhibited their administration ac
 count to this court for allowance. it is ORDERED-That the 9th day of June, A. D., 1919, at Il o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office in Pomfret, be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account. and this Court directs the Executors to cite all persons interested therein to ap- pear at said time and place. by pub fishing. this order twice in some news paper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy on the public sign-post in the Town of Pomfret, where the deceased last dwelt, at least ' days before said time assigned. Certified from Rec ord. CHARLES o. THOMPSON. Judge. 22-29
Putnam patriot., 1919-06-06
FALSE ALARM
 OF FIRE

4 mother false fire alarm was rung in at 3.l5 last Friday morning. This time it came from box "A on Walnut street A strange coincidence was that 1t was from this box that the alarm game for the fire at the Benoit house in the afternoon
 When the department arrived there was no one at the box and there was no fire. A peculiar and suspicious Circumstance is that the box had been unlocked without breaking the glass to get at the key The boxes rung some weeks ago were at P. NJ. Le- Clair's store and at the Putnam Man ufacturing Company's office.
Putnam patriot., 1919-06-06
MEMORIAL DAY
 AT HIGH SCHOOL

On Thursday, May 29th. Putnam High school observed Memorial Day with customary exercises
 At 12.30 the seventh and eighth grades, together with the students of the high school and visitors of the town, gathered in the high school au- ditorium. The Boy Scouts of the school were in uniform and attended in a body. The High School Cadets appeared in their new white duck uni forms for the first time. Four mem bers of the Grand Army of the Re public were guests of tbe occasion.
 The program was as follows: Prayer Rev. Mir. MacKay Response Rev. J. H. Potter Song, Columbia the Gem of the Ocean"
 Recitation, "The Vision of War"
 Henry Brousseau Recitation, The Citizens Responsi- bility," Hector Lucier Recitation, "The Soldier Boy"
 Stanton Ballard Recitation, "The Man Who Wears the
 Button" Leroy Ames Song, "The Star Spangled Banner"
 At the close of the program the Grand Army men formed line and the school children shook hands with them as they left the hall.
 Directly after the exercises the Ca dets formed outside of the school and were inspected by Captain McGarry of the Connecticut Reserves. He pre- sented the company with a check and q beautiful silk American flag, as a gift of former Company L of the Connecticut Home Guards
 Miss Margaret Frasier presented the company with blue and white silk flag which was made by the com mittee of girls of the school under the direction of Miss Florence Amsden of the sewing department. The flag was the gift of the girls of the school. The girls of the committee were Misses Margaret Frasier, Beatrice Gardner, Lillian Maertens, Elnora Fisher, Edith Robbins. Matlna Han ley, Helen Carver, Anna Donlop.
Putnam patriot., 1919-06-06

District of. Putnam, ss. Court of Probate. June 9th, 1919. Estate of Luigi Rovero, late of Putnam, in said District, deceased The Administra- tor having applied for an order au- thorizing and empowering him to sell certain real estate belonging to said estate. ORDERED-That the 18th day of June, 1919, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Court of Probate in Putnam, be, and the same are as signed for a hearing on the foregoing application. and this Court directs the Administrator to cite all persons in terested therein to appear at said time and place. by publishing this or der of notice once in som newspaper having a circulation in said District. and hv posting a copy on the public sign-post in the Town of Putnam, where the deceased last dwelt, at least 3 days before said day of hear ing. and return make to this Court of the notice given DAVID FLAGG, Judge. 2S
Putnam patriot., 1919-06-06
SENExET GRANGE

Twelve members of Senexet Grange attended the Pomona Grange meet ing held at Warrenville Saturday, May 31 The program was one of special interest, it being appropriate for Memorial Day Senexet was proud to have in her delegation at the meeting five men who had been in the service, four soldiers and one marine.
Putnam patriot., 1919-06-06
FOR SALE

While one may not be able to build as an investment now, yet 1 offer at a low price, Eleven Houses on Fremont St, One House ,Qn Pleasant St, One House on Grove St, Four Houses on Bradley St. Two Houses on Front St. Three pairs Horses, Building Lots at "Wheaton Place." The Big Way side Farm, Cattle, Farming Tools, etc. Will sell on approved credit for at least part of the price Come and look things over. E. M. WHEATON.
 22tf
Putnam patriot., 1919-06-06
TUESDAY, JUNE 17. 1919
 AT g A. M.

for the following purposes:
 First, to see if the city will author ize the appropriation of sum not to exceed $500 or any part thereof to be used in defraying the expenses of a home coming celebration for the men from the town of Putnam in the military service of the United States during the recent war
 Those who favor such an appre- priation are to cast ballot with word yes" written or printed thereon. Those who are opposed are to cast a ballot with the word mo" written or printed thereon. The polls will be open from 9 a. m. until p. m.
 The City Treasurer is authorized to borrow any part of such sum Tn an tlcipation of the collection of taxes. Second, To do any other business proper to be done at said meeting. Passed in Council June 5, 1919.
 A. W. MARCY, Mayor THOMAS P. RYAN, City Clerk
 23-s4
Putnam patriot., 1919-06-06
Her Heavenly Program.

Aunt Callle was very religious ,egro woman--of the shouting variety. She was telliag the children about heaven. and what she expected to do when she got there. When I gifts dar, loneys. gWine take crown what lngel gwine gimue, an put it on my lead. Den I gwine git out my III ole lahp an play some of dem heben 'huneS on it. Den gwine stretch my 1T white wings an fly fun cherry leam to cherry beam"
Putnam patriot., 1919-06-06
DIED

CUTLER West Gloeester, R. l., May 30 Frederick Cutler of Put nam, aged 90 years COOK In Pomfret, June 2, Mrs. Charlotte Cook, aged 54 years. HALL-In Naugatuck, June ,, Grace Nichols of Putnam, aged 20 months, DARLJNG-In Eastford, June B Walter Darling, aged 27 years. WILGOX-In Woodstock, May 31 Chester E. Wilcox KELLEY-At Day kimball hospital June l. Rose Kelly of North Gros. venor-Dale.