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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-20

TO the tone Of these Exhibitions
Crude pavilions give way to sub
a5antial buildings, Evening horse
shows attract immense audiences
and arc social events.
Attendance ut one ef these EE-
hibitions will prove an eye-opener
to any American who harbors an
idea that Canadian farmers live
mid frontier hardships. Vast pa.
vilions crowded with pure bred
stock-white faced Hereford and
stocby Angus Shorthorn cattle,
Karaisul and Rambouliette sheep,
massive Percheron and Clydcsdale
horses; other pavilions containing
extensive displays of wheat and
various grains, fruits and vcgeta-
bles, prove that the northwest IS Il
land Of plenty. The acres upon
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-20

G@4rn statements by two men VINO
were looking for work in Logan coun.
" that man on August + wan
shot downsin cold blood in The cor
rider Of the jail at Logan because
he refused to take his place in the
line Of deputy sheriff to repei the
advance Of the miners army, were
today placed before the committee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
WOMAN SEEKS
SCHLEY OFFICE
Mrs. A. S. Rainey Announces For
Place Held BY Late
Husband

ELLAVILLE, Oct-Oct 24.-For
the first time in its history, Schley
county appears in a fair way to have
woman for county official. Fol
lowing the calling of a special elec-
ton by Ordinary c. R. Tondee for
Nov. Is tc fill the vacancy in the
office OF tax receiver caused by the
recent death of A. S. Rainey, Mrs.
Rainey, ais widow, has announced
for the unexpired term, and so far
Is without opposition for the place.
The women cf Ellaville have lined
up solidly behind her and will sup
port her for he place, regardless
of opposition, and it is believed the
women of the county will do the
same thing. Many men, also will
support her at the polls.
Mrs. Rainey aas announced that
if elected she will employ competent
help to carry on the affairs OF the
office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
LIBRARY
STARTS BOOK PURCHASE

RICHLAND, Oct. 24.-At the
monthly meeting of the Woman's
Auxiliary of the American Legion
Thursday it was decided to purchase
the set of twenty volumes of the
Books of knowledge, which had been
recently sent on approval. This Is
the first lot of books to be bought,
but more will be gotten in the near
future. and the library opened soon.
This memorial has only been under
way for six weeks and $4,000 has
been made in that time, which is very
encouraging to the members of the
auxiliary
On November II, Armistice Day,
ehc auxiliary is planning a book tea,
written invitations having been sent
10 the people of Richlard, asking
thrrl to come to the tea and bring
with them book or two rs gilt TO
the library It is to be held at the
home of Mrs. Harry NJ. Dixon, presi-
dent cf the auxiliary. 1t is hoped
thai at this tea at least a hundred
good books will be received.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
GOLF CLUB TO
MEET TUESDAY
Charter To Be Accepted And
Other Important Plans De
Cided Upon

There will be a meeting of the
Americus Golf club in the auditorium
Of Carnegie library tomorrow, Tues
day afternoon, at 4 o'clock All OF
the members Of The organization are
requested by The officers to be pres
ent as formal organization win be
perfected at that time and acceptance
of the charter voced on.
Renewed interest will be injected
into the affairs Of the golf club at
this meeting, and work on the reno
walton Of the CLUB properly and the
laying out of links will be inaugural
ed. Because Of these plans it is inn
portant taat all OF those who are 10
be members Of the organization be
present at the meeting, either in per
son or by proxy Col. George r.
Ellis, temporary president Of the
club organization, win preside at the
meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
RICHLAND INN SUIT
WON BY PEOPLES BANK

RICHLAND, Oct. 24.-The Peo-
pies Bank of Richland won verdict
in the suit against w. G. Richardson
for possession of the Richland Inn
building last week in the Stewart
Superior court. The bank officials
had leased the building to Will Davis,
the lease to become effective on Sep
tember / last, but Mr.. Richardson,
who has been in charge of the hotel
fer the past two years, claimed to
have made a verbal agreement with
some of the bank officials for the
ensuing year and held possession,
Bond was made by Mr.. Richardson at
the time the previous years lease
expired to guarantee rentals until
the court decided the case. Contra
ry to expectations, the trial was
very short and the jury reached a
verdict quickly.
Mr. Richardson vacated the hotel
Wednesday arc Mr. and Mrs. Davis
took charge immediate possession,
the only way in which the service was
interrupted being that arrangements
were made for the hotel guests to
have supper and breakfast at cafe
nearby. By Thursday noon meals
were again served at the hotel, The
banks case was represented by Judge
Fort, of Americas,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
CASH-AND-CARRY BRINGS
TOWNSVILLE PRICE WAR

TOWNSVILLE, Ga, Oct, "a. -
Thomasville is fast securing a repu-
tation as a Cash and Garry" town.
Up to the past month there were
none of the many varieties of these
stores in town, although many mer-
chants, who have stores on the out
skirts of the city and had taken up
This form of business and were MAX
ing cheap prices contingent on no
delivery service. One Of the stores
opened in the main portion of the
city, however, and there is a war on,
the regular grocers cutting their
prices materially and going into ac-
tive competition with TIE new lyle
concern.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24

BROWNSVILLE CATTLE
ADD TO SHOW HONORS

TOWNSVILLE, Oct. 24-Thom-
aSville Herefords took % prizes in
the Southeastern fair in Atlanta last
week, winning practically the best
Of every class. These are the fa-
NOUS Bonnie j type and they have
been on a triumphal tour through
Kentucky from Lexington, Louisville
to Tennessee at Nashville and Mem
rhis and thence to Birmingham, Chat
tanooga ard Atlanta. 1t is expect
ed that these herds win be shown n
the fairs IN this part of the state,
also. Thomasville Herefords and
Jerseys have won more than three
hundred prizes in the past four
weeks, an unsurpassed record for
this section of the country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
UNION HIGH OPENS
BASKET BALL SEASON

LESLIE, Oct. 24.-The Union
High school basket ball team won
a practice game from the Hunting
ton High school here Friday after
noon by the one-sided score of 80 to
4. The regular team scored go points
during the first twenty minutes of
play, and the second string went in
during the last Is minutes, running
the total score up to 80
Hunlington's four points were
scored from the foul line, Ryals,
former student and graduate Of
Union High scoring them.
The three Hines brothers played
well for Leslie as did also Greene at
Center. Bradley playing running
guard registered a number of pretty
field goals from all angles Of the
court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
VETERANS ARE
OFF TO REUNION
ATCHAT.rANOOCA
Ten Others Make Up Party Here
All Light-Flearted AS Trip
Begins

1hHten veterans and ten others
composed the Americua party leav-
ing on the 6:35 Central of Georgia
train Monday morning for Chatta-
nooga to attend the annual general
reunion Of the United Confederate
veterans. It was q happy, though
small, band Of cid soldiers that
mounted the steps of the special
vestibuIod ear in which the Albany
reunion party was riding, as the
train stopped at the station. The
party was marshalled by General Joe
Day Stewart, commander of the
Western Brigade Of Georgia, attired
in an imposing new uniform bearing
the insignia Of his rank in the or
ganization, And there were numer-
Gus other grey uniforms, although
the delegation was not solidly clad
in the color Of other days.
Maying the trip were the following
veterans: ~ T. Fullford, W. p Per
sons, r. r. Arlington, r. A. Darden,
w S. Moore, W T. A. Dunn, j.
b. ichoIson, G. M. Greene, G. H,
Walker, j. 2. Chapman, T. j. Dowden,
j. d. Stewart and j F. Wright, all
members Of Camp Sumter except
Mr.. Wright, although not ali resi-
dents of Americus. Others in the
party were Miss Matte Lou Horne,
Miss Edna Mcnohan, s. G. Brad
fcsd, Mrs. J. l. deter, A Q. Murray,
Miss Nimena Bond, James w Law
DR.. and Mrs. H. A. c. Bagley and
DR.. d, A. Bagley
Also going to the reunion was Will
lis Ellison, and aged grey haired ne
gre, who served through the war as
body Servant to member of the
Ellison family from This section
Proud Of his white folks" as he re-
members them long ago, Willis at
tends the reunions as a veterans when
ever the opportunity presents itself
The Amerieus veterans party was
we'll supplied with food and refresh
ments for the trip, which will enc
at 10 tonight The boxes of fooc
were delivered to the train under
the direction Of Miss Marion Stalker
for the u. d. c. 70 which organiza
ticn the merchants Of the city hac
made the donations. Through her
also, dcnations of more than $15;
were made which provided tickets
for several Of the veterans WAC woulC
mot otherwise have been able to max,
the trip.
The whole party was light hearted
as it left for the big reunion. Th'
weather was bright and balmy, ant
there was every indication Of a pleas
ant trip.
Most of the party expected to re
turn home Thursday. General Stew
art, however, will be gone week o
more.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
REASON TO HOPE
FOR AYERTING It,
PUBLIC IS TOLD
People Warned To Refrain From
Loose Talk" About Either
Side
"BIC FIVE" AGAIN SAY 1T
MUST BE SETTLEMENT
Clerks And Shops Crafts Men
Not To Strike-Only One
Fourth Now To Go Out

CHICAGO, Oct. "a (By Assoc
ciated Press,) The Railroad La
bor Board announced today il had
treason to hope the strike set for
October 80 would be aye1ed
Tae heads of the five unions, re-
plying to the Labor Boards citation
sent a jcint message reasserting the
stand they took last week when they
insisted they had no power to sus-
pend or call off the strike
If the strike is called, there We're
indications today that the strikers
may find themselves leaderloss, their
fourteen hundred general chairmen
having been called to the Chicago
hearing
In a formal announcement, the
board warned the public to refrain
from loose talk and provocative LAM
guage about either side of the con
troversy."
The Big Four brother3oods and
Switchmen's union have reiterated
their warning to the board that only
satisfactory settlement" can pre-
vent the strike, it was learned TO-
day.
The prospective strike was limited
to approximately one-fourth Of the
nations railroad employees when Of
ficials of the Brotherhood of Railway
and Steamship Clerks, Freight Hand
lers, Express and Station Employees,
representing $4,000 men, voted last
night not to authorize a walkout by
their members for the time being.
Leaders of the shop crafts, controll-
ing 100000 men, stated Saturday
night they would not strike at the
| time.
This action increased the number
of major rail unions which have yot-
ed not To strike now to nine and
the number Of railroad ! employees
bound by such action to about three
fourths of the country'g toeal Of ap-
proximately 100000.
The clerks vote was taken in a
meeting which lasted several hours
and in which some OF the officials
at iiIat IaFOEeu II Wdfaout4 ''cJuDeI
80 III protest Of recent wage el'ts.
These officials finally swung ovel. to
"no strike" policy, but the qaes-
ton Of quitting work will be taken
up again after the labor board rem
ders a decision on the rules and work.
ing conditions question now before
! it.
Last nights action by the clerks
left the signal men and the telegraph
ers the only organization in the eley-
en- Standard rail union which may
join the conductors, firemen, engin-
GERS, trainmcnt and switchmen in
the strike they have called.
The telegraphers tentatively have
aligned themselves with the big
five" but officials Of this union said
last night that the decision might be
changed before the strike date ar
rives The signal men not yet voted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
DEACON ED WEST is
HELD AFTER LIQUOR RAID

Ed West, well known negro press
ing club proprietor, and Simmie Pat
terson, colored, of. Huntington, are
in the coonty Jail following raid on
Vests place on West Church street
Saturday night by Chief of Police
Bragg and Sheriff Harvey. Patter-
son was arrested while drinking
liquor in the rear of Vests place,
while West was held for selling
liquor. West has been in trouble
several times previously on liquor
charges, and recently announced that
he had reformed He is a deacon in
Big Bethel church and was one OF
the prime movers against the pastor
j. ]. Chisholm, who was deposed q
few months ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
HERDS FROM FAR OFF
COMING TO VALDOSTA

VALDOSTA, Oct, PA king $
ransom is represented in the herds OF
fine cattle and hogs now entered tor
display at the Georgia-Alabama fair
which opens in Valdosta next Mon
day. Some of these fine cattle here's
come from as far off as Wisconsin,
and they will vie for prize honors
with herds from Georgia stock farms,
The livestock entries insure the snow
to be one of unusual interest to loY-
ers of these domestic ANIMALS ana
there will be daily auction sales a.
the fair grounds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
LLOYD GEORGE TALKS
OF MESSAGE TO POPE

LONDON, Oct. ID (Associated
Press .)-Premier Lloyd George, an
swering questions in commons today
regarding Eamonn de VaIera's mes
sage to the pope, said the publica-
ton of the de Valera message, espe-
cially in the midst of the peace ne
gotiations, constituted grave chal-
lengc.
"The position Of the government
on the question involved in the mes
sage has been made abundantly
clear" the premier continued. 1--WE
do not propose to recede from it, and
the conference cannot proceed on any
Other basisN
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
UNKNOWN
SOLDIER is SELECTED

CHALONS-SUR-MARNE, Oct. "a
BY Associated Press. )-America's
unknown soldier" who will find an
honored resting place in Arlington
National cemetery was chosen here
this morning In simple ceremony,
q casket was selected from four plac-
ed in an improvised chapel by Ser
geant Edward Younger The casllet
was then removed to another room
and prepared for, its long trip to
America. as III 9i3
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24

CHICAGO, Oct. 24.-Calling the
railroad strike for October 30 didn't
interfere with the plans Of half a
hundred Chicagoans, annual migrants
to the sunny Southland during the
winter season.
Their plans tais year for the jour
ney South didn't call for Pullman
reservations. Instead, bag and bag
gage, they make the 120O-mile jaunt
from Chicago to New Orleans in mo-
tor buses.
Henry j. Morris, manager Of a
Chicago sightseeing bus company,
originated The idea. With his half
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
CHATTANOOGA TAKES
ON GALA APPEARANCE

CHATTANOOGA, Oct. 2t.--Chat-
tanooga took on a gala appearance
today with the arrival of large num-
bers of veterans and visitors for the
th;rty-second reunion of Confederate
Veterans, which opens here tomor-
row.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
ONE KILLED, Is HURT, I'M
ALABAMA WRECK

GREENSBORO, Ala, Oct. "a
Conductor A. j. Gwim was killed and
eighteen others injured last night
when a passenger train on the Selma
Akron branch of the Southern rail
way was wrecked 4 miles from here.
Two coaches We're derailed and over
turned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
HURRICANE WARNING
is HOISTED ON GULF

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24-Hurri-
cane warnings were ordered at noon
by the weather bureau from Key
West to Apalachicola. A tropical
storm was reported near the north
west end of Cuba, moving northward,
but was expected to change its
course to north-northeastward during
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
TROOPS MEETING
LITTLE RESISTANCE

PARIS, Oct. 24.-By Associated
Press The troops of former Em-
reror Charles are closing in on Buda-
pest without meeting much resistance
from the forces opposed to the res
tcraticn, according to information
which reached the Allied Council of
Ambassadors here this afternoon. 1t
is rumored in Vienna that Charles
has already entered Budapest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
REV. r. P. ANDERSON IS
PRESBYTERY MODERATOR

Rev. f. P. Anderson, pastor Of
the Americus Presbyterian church,
was elected moderator Of the Macon
Presbytery at the annual meeting
of that body held at Fort Gaines last
week. He succeeds Rev. NJ r. Dam
iels, pastor of the Tattnall Square
Presbyterian church, of Macon. The
next meeting of the Presbytery win
be held in Macon In the spring.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24

dozen buses standing idle during the
winter, Morris decided ne could use
them to advantage TO haul the
warm weather seekers.
Morris buses were equipped with
large White-type bodies such as are
used on buses in the national parks,
and tourists seized upon his plan
readily In few days he had
capacity loads for the six buses
The Dixie Notorious Caravan,
leaving Chicago Get. 23, will follow
the Dixie Highway the entire dis
tanee. Side trips win be made to
Mammoth Cave, the Confederate bat
tlefielde and other points of interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
CAN'T RECOVER FEDERAL
TAXES, SAYS HIGH COURT

WASHINGTON, Oct. q Persons
paying federal taxes under protest
cannot bring proceedings to recover
such taxes against the successor of
the collector to whom the taxes
were paid, the Supreme court held
today in deciding the case brought
by the Indiana Steel company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-24
RAIL BOARD HOPEFUL OF NO STRIKE
POULTRY, PIG
CANNING CLUB
AWARDS MADE.

Prize awards in the poultry, pig
and canning club exhibits, held Sat
urday IN Ameneus, were announced
Monday morning by Mrs. Olin Viii
Hams, coun demonstrator, and
County Agent Marshall in time for
publication, under whose direction
lnay were held
lhe exhibit was attended by a
very successful sale Of pure bred
cockerll and pulle.s by the club boys
and girls, the money in each case go
ing to pay for eggs furnished last
sEring by fancy poultry breeders IN
various parts of the state. 1t was
stated after t1e show that all of
the club members except three or
four would be able to meet their
notes for eggs Nov. when they
are due, as a result Of the sales made.
The public is invited to make further
purchases OF good poultry from the
club members to assist in stimulating
this work in the interest of good
pGul,ry.
Among the sales of Saturday were
five white Orpington pullets, which
brought SO; pen Of Buff Orping-
tons at $40; 4 Barred Rocks at $l5,
sold to Boss Warren, well known ne
gro leader here; 3 Rhode Island Reds,
$3.50; 4 Rhode Island Reds, SIP;
& pullets and i cockerel to be ship
ped to North Carolina, SIS.
Following are the awards in the
three clubs as announced;
Canning Club
Best tomato cxhibit-1st, Flora
Ella DcLoach; 2nd, Jessie Daniel;
3rd, Estellc Bartlett.
General garden exhibit-1st, En-
ma Joe Jolley; 2nd Georgia De-
Loach; 3rd Estelle Bartlett.
Best fig exhibit-1st, Rena For
rest; End, Susie DeLoach; Bird, En-
ma Joe Jolley.
Best peach-1st, Ruby MeLendon;
2nd, Jessie Daniel; Bird Mary De-
Leach.
Best pear exhibit-1st, Mary Liz
zie DeLoach.
Best pepper exhibit--1st, Georgia
DeLoach.
Best 1st yea rsewing exhibit-1st,
Estelle Bartlett.
Special prizes for Junior Canning
club work-Laura Morrell Cleo
Brady.
Best all round years work, $25
scholarship to Summer Short course
at the State College Of Agriculture
Jessie Daniels.
Poultry. Club
Rhode Island Reds-1st, Eva
Webb, $500; 2nd, Agnes Guest, 81;
3rd, Virginia Drane, quart sanitary
drinking fount.
Barred Rocks-1st, Emma Joe Jol-
ley, So; End, Josephine Walters, 81;
3rd, James Frank Johnson, quart
sanitary drinking fountain,
White Rocks-lst, Lieutisha Lo-
gan, So; End, Lillian Knowlton, ST.
White Leghorns LIST, Nose Har-
yey, So; 2nd, Mamie Claire Lump
kin, 81.
White Wyandotte 1st, Kate
Helms, So.
Buff Orpingtons-lst, Jesie Dan
iel, So.
Pig Club
Beso5 Poland China boar over
mcnths-1st, Dennis hall; under si2
months, first Ralph Helms; second
Harold Burlington.
Best Poland China sow under si1
months First, Ralph Helms; second
Guy Brady; third Walter Brady
fourth Virgil Dupree.
Best Duroe-Jersey boar under si3
months First, Charlie Dozier
Best Duroc-Jersey sow under sil
months-First, Merritt Chappell
second, Frances Webb.
Best Duroc-Jersey SOW over sil
months First, Warner Parker.
Best Poland China over all Poland
Ralph Helms.
Prizes ard donors viii be announc
! ed later.