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Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27
INVENTORY PUTS
COUNCIL ESTATE
NEAR $l5O,OOO
John NJ. and Harris
Council Made Mana
gers For Heirs

Heirs at law of the late NJ. B.
Council are preparing an inventory
of the estate, the estimated value of
which is variously placed at from
$4,000 to $150,000.
The estate represents landed es-
tates, bank stock, mortgages, notes,
and cash in bank, besides large
sum invested in Liberty bonds, this
latter not being taxable, except as
to the federal estate tax.
The amount which the estate will
pay the state and federal govern
ments on estate and inheritance tax
cannot be stated in the inventory and
this will be determined after the IN
ventory is approved. Approval of this
may be given by Capt. John A. COBB,
as Ordinary, or he may appoint a
board of appraisers to pass upon and
fix the value of the various properties
and securities owned'by the deceased;
The federal estate tax is a graduated
levy, being / per cent upon the first
$4,000 of taxable estate and z per
cent upon taxable amounts beyond
that sum to $15O,000 and larger per
centage up larger amounts while the
state inheritance tax is l per, cent
upon the net taxable value OF the es'
tate inherited. ,r
Heirs to the big estate are John nj.
Council, Harris Council, Mrs. Lena
Arpo. Mrs. Emma Parker, Mrs. Bet
tie Mckee and Mrs. Nell StatEam, all
children of the deceased who died m
testate. The estate owns yaiuaple
lands in Sumter, ] ee and Dooiy coun-
ties as well as numerous seturltleS,
and the whole of the capital STOCK
of the Council Bank of Ellavllle., len
thousand dollars in Liberty bonds,. II
;s said. are included in the securlties
owned. in addition to a conslderaole
snm in cash, deposited in banks IN
Hr,er;cus and elsewhere. The estate
owes no debts. .,
A companion paper to the 1nven,
tory of the estate already executed
bv the several heirs recites that II Is
the intention of these to hold tne es1
tate intact for an unstated tlme, anu
that for such purpose John M Goull,
ell and Harris Council are constituted
the sole agents of the estate.
This paper indicates that no admin
istrator is to be appointed, and tnaS
whenever a division is determined
upon by the heirs this will be made
an kind" that is, the various prop
critics will be divided among the heirs
according to appraised value and
without sale and subsequent division
of the proceeds.
In the agreement between the heirs
there is no stipulation as to how long
the estate will continue to be man
aged by the Council Brothers and
they may continue as managers of the
various investments for an indefinite
period.
Express authority was given them
to vote the stock of the estate in the
election of officers of the Council
Bank of Ellaville, of which Senator
Council was president, and John M.
Council was chosen Thursday to sue
ceed him in that capacity.
Division of the profits of the es-
tate are to be made by direction of
the managers, and the whole agree
ment indicates there exists a per-
feet understanding between the vari-
ous heirs as to their participation
in these.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27
Judge Hears Retrial
Motions in 2 Cases

Judge z. A. Littlejohn, sitting in
chambers yesterday, heard arguments
on the motion for new trial filed in
the cases of Mrs. C. L. Grady and A.
H. Mccoy, both of whom were con-
victed at the recent term of Superior
court. Solicitor General julie FELTON,
represented the state in both cases,
while John Allen Fort appeared for
Mrs. Grady, and H. A. Perry, of
Cuthbert, and Zach Childers, of Am
ericus, appeared for Mccoy. Judg-
ment was reserved in both eases.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27
Painter Falls While at
Work, Breaking Arm

Barney Abelle, a painter, while
at work on the Gatewood garage
building on Jackson street late Fri
day, fell and broke his arm. The in
jury was attended by DR.. F. A.
Thomas, and the injured man re-
moved to his boarding house.
Mr.. Abelle came to Americus re-
Gently from Richland, where he has
relatives, and yesterday he returned
to that place, where he will remain
until his injury has completely heal
ed
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27
TEXAS MARKETS
FIRST 1920 BALE
Brings $1,000 at Auc-
ton At New
Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, June 26.-The
first bale of new cotton was received
here today 1t came from Eden
burgh, Texas, and brought $1,000,
when auctioned at the Cotton Ex-
change. The bale was about a week
earlier than the first bale last year
met and hardly exchanged greetings
when fire was upon them.
No weapons were found on the ne
groes, it was stated and no blank car
tridges came to light as a score of
men searched the vicinity of the still.
1t is believed that the negroes came
to their still without firearms and
with no intimation of the fate await
ing them.
Following a request early yester-
day morning from residents of the
Nankipooh section that several of
their hands had disappeared and that
it was feared that they were victims
of foul play, Sheriff Heard sent the
tive deputies to the country and after
sarch, of the forenoon were about
ready t@give up further efforts when
Jack Kid, young negro intimated
that he might be able to show them
where a still was located and reported
the property of the missing negroes.
The deputies followed the boy and
soon found the bodies.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27

the nomination in the hollow of his
handE (Quick, porter, the diagram.
One sad feature of this con-
vention is the scarcity of the old
time plug hat. But it has been a
long, long trip for most of the del
egates. And you can hardly expect
a man to sleep four or five nights
in succession in a plug hat.
The ouija board IS not going to be
used much during this convention.
Too many of the boys can't spell
enough to work one.
Nobody is going to hang up his
stockings when he goes to bed. All
the boys believe in political Santa
Claus but they know he isn't COM
ing around this years convention.
Every time a street car passenger
in San francisco pays his fare with
a coin bigger than dime the conduc-
tors bounce it two or three times
on the fare-box and listen carefully
to the ring before they give any
change. Thew act as though Demo
cratic conventions were held here
once a week
All the. patriots are declaring in
favor Of free speech. You have to
give them credit: They are practic-
ing what they preach.
Tammany men are making a great
impression. When anybody asks,
"Who's your choice?" they answer,
Smith" And then everybody says
"What Smith,"
Most of the visitors never knew
till they came here that San Francis
co has a climate for the S. F. press
agents seldom mention that fact. Still
the democrats have Burleson, but
they never brag about it.
Speaking of Burleson, and Dem
ocrats never do when they can get
out of it, not even his poor rela-
tions have mentioned him as a pos
sible candidate.
1t is as good as settled that the
candidate must be a man who has a
front porch-on his house, of course
ITO meet the Harding strength. No
man who lives in flat has a chance
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27
GERMANS PRorITEERINC.

COBLENZ, June 26.-German
merchants in the area along the
Rhine occupied by the Americans
have held a meeting and decided to
reduce prices 20 per cent, this action
coMJng after the Americans had de-
clared 28 stores in the district barred
to American soldiers because of
profteering.
An army Investigation recently
Disclosed profits of 700 per cent be-
ing rlaje in some stores.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27
HUNS SEEK CUT
IN PREPARATIONS
Want Credit For Work
on French Roads by
Prisoners

PARIS, June 26.-Germany has
filed with the allied reparations COM
mission claim that 215, 100000
marks should be deducted from the
seven billion gold marks due France
as her share of the indemnity fixed
by the Versailles treaty, says The
Petit Parisien. This sum, it is as
serted, is the value of improvements
made on French roads by German
prisoners of war.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27
Combats Hog Cholera
Outbreak I'm Macor,

Dr. Fl. Wise returned yesterday
from Macon county, where he went
to investigate an outbreak of cholera
in hog herds near Montezuma. The
disease, he said, had attained only
slight prevalence before his arrival,
and incubation of all hogs in the
vicinity was ordered as a precaution-
ary measure. He believes the in
fection will not spread as result of
the prompt action taken in reporting
the presence of the disease.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27
TURKEY READY WITH
REPLY To ALLIES.

PARIS, June 26.-Turkey's peace
delegation was ready this morning to
submit that countries reply to the
terms of the treaty presented by the
allied nations. This reply was trans
mitted June II, but an extension of
time was granted.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27
Harding Sneaks Away
For Undisturbed Rest

WASHINGTON, June 26.-Sena
tor Harding, the Republican presi-
Dental nominee, left Washington to-
day for an unannounced destination.
He plans to be away until Tuesday
and it was said at his Office his desti-
nation would not be disclosed, as the
senator wanted to get much needed
rest.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27
GREEKS ADVANCING
IN ASIA MINOR.

SMYRNA, June 26.-Greek forces
engaged in the offensive against the
Turkish nationalists in Asia Minor
are advancing in four directions and
have taken number of towns, &C
cording to an official communique
from Greek headquarters, under
Thursdays date.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27

sSNWASHINGTON, June 90
wv Onions have become drug
on the market for the first time
in years, the department of agri-
future reported today in its week
ly market review. California grow
ers are blowing their crops under
, because the onions are not worth
the cost of marketing.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27
FIGHT OVER PLATFORM
GUARDIANSHIP HINTED.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2b.-tBy
Associated Press. Political reports
today included one OF an impending
fight on the craftsmanship of the res
Continued on last page)
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27
By J. w. RAPER.
Creator of GOSH Wise
Convriohf 1Q20 NJ z A

ne Won { even have his
clothes dry-cleaned, in
forms me confidential
ly that Paimer's name
made his nomination a
certainty. "The stars
have decreed it in that
name," he said. palm
er! Palmer! He holds
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27

GREAT GROWTH FOR TOWN.
WASHING, June 26.-Census fig
ures announced today included Wich-
ita Fall. Texas, 40,079, an increase
of 1888 per cent.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27

Francisco. If proof were needed the
above seXtette supply it. Upper left
is Mrs. Kellogg Fairbanks, Chica-
go suffragist, and strong for Nc
Adoo; center is Mrs. Robert L.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27
MILLS CUT FLOUR
PRICE; ;ONIONS ARE
DRUG ON MARKET

MINNEAPOLIS, June 90
AVA Flour dropped 80 to so cents
barrel at the mills here today.
The decline was due to the sharp
break in the wheat market yester-
day.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27

When the orators at the Demo
cratic national convention at San
Francisco start spell-binding the wo-
men delegates with honeyed words
about "the most beautiful ladies in
the world" it won't be fattery. 1t
is a fact undisputed that never be-
fore at any national convention has
there been such an aggregation of
beautiful women as are now in San
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-27

The ouija board IS not going to be
used much during this convention.
Too many of the boys can't spell
enough to work one
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-26
Spooning Parlors
 For Timid Lovers

CHICAGO. Dee. 25.-Inadequate e housing is handieapping Cupid says Miss Mary Bartelme. assistant to Chicago's juvenile judge
 Many girls can't entertain young men friends in their homes; there isn't room for them to sit and psoon, '' she explains.
 Consequently the girls meet tbe young men away from homo and ire quently this has ha0 uv.,uus.-
 Miss Bartelme sets up this argu- ment: S
 Love making Sis important busi, ness.
 "Consequently it should be encouf- aged and safeguarded.
 "The best way would be to provide properly chaperoned spooning parlors in the schools"
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-26

would be pleased if I could say good word
 Tn that bunch of prisoners there was 20 who were heavily ironed and they were brought out. These are the ones that will have to suffer death, and the way they kill them here Is to cut off their heads with a huge sword However, was informed that none oi them could be decapitated unless the King singed the death warrant, and although ne is despot he rarely signs one. so you see that even in this country there is difficulty in getting a man killed
 All the prisoners were working, making furniture, baskets, mats and inlaid furniture. They had a hospi- tai and must say the prisoners look ed rather plump.
 After my inspection l thought that l it was rathe ra credit to a backward country like this. However. I had no means to find out otherfise, as I felt that they had it all primed for my inspection.
 Bangkok is a very pleasant place at this time of the year. They say that the hottest part is April and May. My folks came the last of September and they are having a food time talk ing in the sights
 The following poscript was added:
 We got word today that Harding was elected. Nothing as yet about Campbell, but 1 am sure that Simms defeated him. I don't see how it could fbe helped. Inclosed find pictures of some elepsants that we took while they were at work. Elephants are H. W. w.; they won't work but four hours
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-26
COX PLANS ID KEEP PARTY
 CONTROL

WASHINGTON, Dec Several things indicate that Governor James M. Cox hasn't given up hope of be- ing president of the United States some day.
 He is continuing airtight control over the Democratic organization in Ohio. Largely through his encour- agement it has determined to keep state headquarters open during the next four years and tc raise funds to promote Democratic clubs and keep the rank and file popped up."
 Ohio Democrats closed the Novem- Der campaign with state campaign fund deficit of S15,000. The governor, it is said told the boys" to raise what they could but not tc worry about any balance needed.
 Cox's Strategy.
 CoX's strategy seems to be to have Cox men on guard all along the line
 George White of Marietta, Ohio, the governors personal friend and selection for Democratic national chairman, will continue as chairman for four more years.
 The governors private secretary. Charles E. Morris, is likely to go to Washington to direct the Democratic national publicity bureau. Cox aims to dominate this publicity work dur ing the Harding administration.
 Instead of going back to his news papers after quitting the governors office January 1. Cox is going to Europe to study. international prCb lens.
 Cox is only 50 and in excellent health.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-26
Cooling System in Winter

The precautions taken against a frozen cooling system are only for use when the engine is not running While the car is going. the water is kept warm and if no air is allowed to be drawn through the radiator, or the ian beF is neglected, the water will become hot and steam off Tn spite of freezing weather outside Just as it is necessary to keep the water warm while the car is stanling so must il be kept cool while inc en- zine is running.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-26
Ku KLux PARApes

COLUMBUS, Ga, Dec 25.-Whitc robed figures paraded tonight and scattered circulars which read:
 Warning. Undesirables, both black and white. we are after you. We know you.-take warning this loafing, thieving and proving around has got to stop. "KU KLUX.'
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-26
Foot Warmer Helps

If you have a winter foot warmer, 1t mIght help thaw out frozen cooling system. By placing the de vice on the water pipes under the hood, it can keep the water from freezing while the carsas standing in the cold. There need Tbe no fear of gasoline ignitting, because the fuel chamber is compeltely enclosed.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-26
For The Youngest One

practical Christmas gift for a baby is iand-painted oilcloth dolly for his tray. This can be made gay very easily with transfer designs perhaps a rooster in one corner and an owl in another. or fish swimming away from a ship with sails set in an opposite corner
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-26
AAU ~
 I ElJisSllN
Burning Rubber Smell

The smell of rubber burning is all circuit. A hot wire causes the rub CT insulation to smolder. It can be detected by feeling all the wires. In this way the location of the short cir cult can easily be detected.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-26
TO ALL ihASoNS

Installation of officers of all bodies of the Masonic order and banquet will be held at the Masonic temple Mon- day evening at 2 o'clock sharp. Decem- Der 27. All Masons and their families are invited.
 By Order Of Committee.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-26

Registrations during the first six months of 1920, according to the American Automobile Association, show that there are three automobiles to each miles of puo.;c rUau anu 25 for every mile or improved road in the United States.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-26
ATTENTION, MOOSE.

Don't forget the entertainment ana eats at the Moose hall Sunday, DeceIn- Der 26, at p. m. Bring your friends.
 J. G. BERLINDIS, Sec.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-26
Probs Is Started.


 WASHINGTON. Dec. 25.-The bu- reau of investigation of the depart ment of justice under instructions of Attorney General Palmer tonight be- gan investigation of the death of James F. McGuinness. prohibition enforcement agent at Bayonne. N. J., yesterday. Special agents will be sent to New Jersey to cooperate with the local authorities. The action was taken upon request of Joseph P Humility. secretary to President Wilson. who is a cousin of Mrs. McGuinness.
 Tumulty, according to an an nouncement tonight, also urged an investigation in messages today to chiefs of police, county prosecutors and department of justice agents.
 II am certain from the infCrma- tion now at hand the telegrams said. that McGuinness met with foul play Every fact of his home life negatives any other idea"
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-26

The latest development in high way construction in England is thf use of rubber pavement. Their pur pose is to deaden the sound of traf lie. The rubber is laid in slabs at tached to seel plates which are grip ped to concrete foundations
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-26

The empire of Morocco is wholly without newspaper published with in it's borders.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-26
SECRET SERVICE PROBES DEATH
 DRY AGENT

BAYONNE. N. J., Dec 25.-J F. McGuinness, whose body was found in Newark bay yesterday with bull let through his head, committed sui eide, police here stated tonight. The family of the dead man, who was a prohibition enforcement officer, be- lieve that he was murdered.
Evening journal., 1920-01-28
.rHE LETTER or THE LAW

Lionel Barry ymorc. one OF the trio o
famous BarrVm0Tes now appearing De
fore The American public will honor
Wilmington iheatreeoers this wees
when he commences his engagement OF
three days at The Playhouse In "Tht
Letter Of the Law" the English Ver-
sion Of Eugene Breuxs famous drama
ia Robe Rouge"
The occasion Is made further aus
picious by the fact That Mr.. Barrymore
IS appearing IN one Of The. famous NJ.
Brleux dramas which are known the
world over as dramatic documents of
human nature and history which. al
though laid f0r ihe most part in France
have application 10 every people and
nation in The world,
The role OF Nlouz0n. The crafty and
ambitious magistrate on the court OF
France. IS llic role that win De left 10
Mr.. Barrymorc's Discriminating por-
fr;ua. His work. always that Of
clever and unusually gifted actor. pro-
baby never had such a field Of develop
ment a. heIs offered In "The Letter OF
~ Law"
John ID. NiiamE4S ihe producer OF
Tie play and the cast that he has
chosen TO play in support Of Mr. Barry
more Is excellent being headed by
Doris Rankin IN The chief feminine lead
as The wife Of a French peasant Miss
Rankin has played opposite Mr. Barry
mere beforo and her work Is always
Size has Just completed with
Mr. Barrymore, ihe screen version Of the
stars legitimate hil. "Tha Copperhead,"
soon 90 be seen In this city
Evening journal., 1920-01-28
@rnE nInTn or A SOUL

Harry r. Morey with his work I'm
"The Birth Of a Soul" had added I'M
measurably 10 his fame a. an actor
and at the Riallo where the Him is
finishing rs showing today, the audi
ences have found ample reason 10 ex-
press their appreciation for his work
in this excellent drama Of She hills in
which the star is seen in a dual role Of
much weight
Tomorrow Charles Ray is coming in
"String Beans one OF the best and
most typical OF the Ray rube stories.
Evening journal., 1920-01-28
sENNETT GIRLS AT QUEEN DE DANCE

various appearances throughout the
picture.
Evening journal., 1920-01-28
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Evening journal., 1920-01-28
"A nEGILAR Girl .

~ Regular Girl' is the feature aitrac-
tion al the Victoria theatre This week
There are many novelty scenes through
out The picture. including those which
show an entire circus IN full blast, a
trip through Coney Islands Lana Dark.
a-party on board the yacht oneida" 4"
and the inner circles OF one Of New
Yorks swell boarding houses.
The characters in tle play are pick
ed from the stage Of life Itself There
are moments OF tender heart appeal
inlerspersed with the inlmltable clown
ing for which Elsie Janis has sole
rights
Miss Janis acting Is not confined 10
The commonplace make believe found
in many pictures. What are known in
the studios as personal liberties" have
been accorded The celebrated comedl-
cnne. resulting In a swiftly movin'
that affords the star I'M
usual opportunities for The display OF
her own original talents
Evening journal., 1920-01-28

she Is now playing in The Cinema
Murder" TO find her in this photoplay
presenting a young actress Of the day.
Miss Davies was considered one Of the
most beautiful and most gifted Of the
famous Ziegfeld Follies beauties. Her
wonderful dancing has enlraneed more
That one midnight audience and her
ability 20 act was another Feather in
her cap
The scenes Of the story are in the
main. England and New York. The
theatre and the motion picture studios
form refreshing novelty In their
Evening journal., 1920-01-28

cellent figures. but also prove capable
and entertaining when Il comes 10 the
singing and dancing acts.
The ph0toplay feature, Yankee
Doodle in Berlin is a farce comedy. II
Is clever satire showing the defects
aud llis follies OF the Kaiser and his
gang IN their war making Ford Sterling
who represents his former Imperial
Majesty. Is at his best as a comedian
and The way ne paints The Kaiser is be-
Eunl descrIptlon.
Evening journal., 1920-01-28

AT the Queen De Dance tonight
Professor Dawson announces that the
Mack Sennett Beauties. who are ap-
pearing in person all Of this week at
the Queen Theatre. viii be in the studio
after ten o'clock this evening. These
girls believe thoroughly and whole
heartedly in dancing and recommend 10
for health and happiness. They are
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1920-01-28
NOTICE TO NEW CASTLE
AND SOUTH WILMINGTON
CAS- TnNSIuERS

p Gas service viii be discontinued TO
New Castle and South Wilmington be-
tween the hours Of G a. m and $50 p. IN.
sunday. February ist
All customers in those districts are
requested TO tlrn OF all burners and
leave Off until they are sure service
has been re-establishcd.
The interruption is necessitated by
changes due TO the work Of the state
Highway Department. WILMINGTON
GAS COMpANY.-AdV.