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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
NEGRO GRAND LODGE TO
CONVENE HERE MONDAY

Elaborate preparations are being
made by the negro citizens of Amer
icus, it is said, for the holding of the
annual meeting of the grand lodge
of the Improved Order of Samaritans
which convenes Monday at Campbells
Chapel This organization, whose
headquarters are located at Athens,
Georgia, is a Georgia product" and
under the leadership and guidance
of DR.. w. H. Harris, as founder and
grand secretary and Prof. T. K.
Persley, Macon, as grand chief, is
said to have become a moving force
in the fraternal life of the negroes
of the state and in the advancement
of the race. During its thirty-odd
years of operation the order has
grown to 700 lodges with member
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26

stood approved examinations, [. f.
Waller was elected to elders orders,
and H. H. Heisler and j. b. Barn
hill already elders, having complet-
cd the required course Of study, were
relieved Of further responsibility in
the matter of examinations.
Rev. j. A. Smith agent for the
conference orphans home reported
that $4,000 had been raised for sup
port and improvement, which with the
boxes of clothing and foodstuhfs sent
in by friends had enabled the trus-
tees to provide welT for the inmates
The trustees request the reappoint-
ment of Mr.. Smith and Rev. T. o.
Lambert, superintendent of the home
both of whom have labored faithfully
in its behalf.
SmifhviIIc New Mission
The following new missions have
been created: Snnithville, in the
Amercus district; Stillmorc in the
Dublin district; Washington in the
Macon district; Alamo, Altamaha and
Surrency in the McRae district; Sar-
dis in the Savannah district; Jakin in
the Thomasvillo, and ,Mouhrie Mis-
sion, in the Valdosta districts.
Perhaps the most interesting fea-
ture of the first days session of, tho
South Georgia Conference was tht
reports of the presiding elders, show
ing the progress made by the confer
encc along spiritual and material
lines.
Altogether 1852 people have beer
received into the church on profes
sion of faith and between five and si1
thousand by certificate,
Rev. w. c. Lovett, ID, presiding
elder of the Americus district, report
ed many gracious revivals held in ht
district. About 900 have united will
the church, 500 of these on profes
sion Of faith. Some of the charge
have not met in full the financial OBJ
| legations, but pastors have been faith
full and in many ways the work com
mitted to their hands has gone for
ward steadily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26

Dulldliib0 III AitIo blONR NClN aNobl O9 CN
The origin of the fire was not def
nitely known this morning, but it
was believed to have been smoldering
in the Johnson building from yester-
day afternoon.
The fire fighting force form Aiken,
s. c., which responded to Fire Chief
Reynolds call, was credited with pre-
venting the flames from spreading to
the 500 block.
The loss in buildings alone will run
well beyond the half million mark.
The loss from stocks, store and Office
fixtures will reach at least million
and half dollars.
The Harrison building was one of
the oldest buildings in Augusta. The
first floor was occupied by soda and
cigar company, wit ha billiard hall,
The upper three stories were occu-
pied by lawyers, doctors, dentists and
other professional men.
The plant of the Augusta Chroni-
Gle the South's Oldest newspaper,
was Immediately in the rear of the
Harrison building. The building ig-
nited and quickly burned. The files
of the newspaper, dating back to
1885, wefe almost completely de-
stroyed All other property connect
ed with the plant was total loss.
The office of the Chronicle, which
| is morning newspaper, moved to
the building of the Herald (the af-
ternoon paper), where the Saturday
morning edition was published. The
Chronicle has suffered many fires and
this is the first instance where there
has been a serious loss in the files
which are invaluable.
The fire was the largest since the
conhagration of March %. 1916,
when a $7,0OO,0O0 loss was entailed.
No lives were lost, SO far as can be
learned. One fireman was injured
when the walls of the Johnson build
ling collapsed shortly after 3 o'clock.
Albion hotel guests escaped with
out an injury, due largely to the
fact that they had already awakened
;by reason Of the fire nearby. Prac,
/ tically all of the clothing of the
lguests was lost.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
c. G. BROWN MOVED TO
RICHLAND BY SEABOARD

RICELAND, Nov. &c. G.
Brown, of Richland, who has been re-
siding in Americus for the past sever
al months, where he has been with
the Seaboard office, has been trans
ferred back to the Richland office.
He will resume his former position
with the Seabcard here. Mr.. Scar
boro, who has been working on the
job here for several months has been
transferred to Vidalia.
Mrs. Brown and children will re-
turn to Richland about the first of
December.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26

HARDING OPENS
MOVE FOR HIS
WORLD LEAGUE
Informally Confers With Arms
Delegates And Receives Gen
cal Approval

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 (By AS
sociated Press) So much progress
has been made by the. navy experts
examining the details of the Ameri-
can armament reduction plan that
some of the delegates expect another
plenary session of the conference in
the near future to permit Japan and
Great Britain to submit their counter
proposals in concrete form.
Gradual abolition of extra terrific
rial rights in China was agreed to "in
principle" yesterday by the confer
ence, and an exhaustive examination
of the Chinese judicial system was
decided on to determine how rapidly
the change can be accomplished.
A continuing series of information
al conferences, whose fruition may be
an association of nations" has been
suggested informally by President
Harding to some of the. arms dele
gates and has met with their general
approval.
The suggestion has by no means
reached the point Of definite pro
posal for such an association, but
it was revealed that the President's s
personal conversations with foreign
spokesmen on the subject had great
ly increased his hope for new day
in International relationship as re-
suit of the Washington conference.
1t was indicated further that as a
step toward world wide recognition
for the conference plan the results
Of the negotiations here might be
submitted for approval not only tc
the participating nations, but to those
not represented here, including Ger
many and Russia.
So far as the suggestion of Mr.
Harding have been made known, they
contemplat ca meeting of nations
about the council table once yeal
to thresh out troublesome questions
and devise means fort preservation
of peace. 1t is said to be the hope
of the President that in the end al
the smaller governments will join
with the great powers in whatever
discussions may concern them or the
world situation generally.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
SEASONS FIRST CAR OF
HOGS LEAVES RICHLAND

RICHLAND, Nov 26.-The first
carload of hogs for the season was
loaded here the middle of this week
by Coffin Bros, and others, of this
community and shipped to the Moul-
trie packing house. The prevailing
price was 6-cent basis for the bet
ter grades.
Although there is a very noticeable
margin of difference in the price paid
this year and previous seasons, a neat
sum of money is being realized by
the farmers from this weeks sales.
Continuous shipments will be made
throughout the remainder of the fall
and winter season and it is expected
that thousands Of dollars will be
realized from the sales.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
S EX-TREASURERS OF
ILLINOIS ARE SUED

SPRINGFIELD, Nov. 26 (By Asso-
ciated ress) Suits against five
former state treasurers of Illinois
were started today by Attorney Gen
eral Brundage. The suits cover SIX
terms preceding that of the present
treasurer, Edward Miller and were
directed against all who held office
between 1909 and 1921.
State Auditor Andrew Russell, who
was twice treasurer, is defendant in
two suits. The others are Governor
Len Small, Lieutenant Governor Fred
Sterling, William Ryan, Jr., and Ed
ward E. Mitchell. The bondsmen of
all former treasurers are made
defendants.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
ANDERSONVELLE FIVE
TRIMS PLEASANT GROVE

ANDERSONVILLE, Nov 90
The Andersonville school basket ball
team defeated the Pleasant Grove
team here this week in splendid
game, II to 4. The game was fea-
tured by the all-around playing of
Johnson, Holloway and Aycock for
the Andersonville team. Looking for
ward to the game with the Plains
High school in Plains this afternoon,
Coach Lanier held back his regulars
for the most part and played substi-
tutes as far as possible. Anderson
vile showed a strong defense, but
was poor at goal shooting. The line
In.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
JIM WEBB, RICHLAND
MAN, GETS PROMOTION

RICHLAND, Nov. 26.-Jim Webb
received the announcement this week
that he had been promoted to salA
manager Of the Arbuckle Coffee Co,
for this territory His territory is
Georgia and Alabama and he will
still have his headquarters at Rich
land for the present. Mr.. Webb has
been with the concern for several
years and has made an enyiable rec.
ord He won a trip to New York
early this fall by his large sales and
1as sold enough this year before his
promotion to entitle him to another
trip to New York next year.
Mr. Webb is the son of Mr.. and
mrs. Sapp Webb and was reared in
Rlchlano, where he has spent most Of
his life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
CELEBRATES 92ND
BIRTHDAY SUNDAY

RICHLAND, Nov. 26.-Mrs. Fa4-
ME Bridges, one of the pioneer moth
ers of this community, will celebrate
her ninety-second birthday Sunday
Mrs. Bridges resides now with her
daughter, Mrs. Posie Mae Holloman
Her numerous friends throughout the
community extend to her hearty con-
gratulations and best wishes that her
declining years may be hapriest,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
BOY HURT By BAT NOW
ON WAY TO RECOVERY

RlCHLAND, Nov. 26. = Leon
2SEr'ekland, p the son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Strickland, who was serious
Y injured on the school campus last
week by a baseball bat, is now re-
p4ted to be doing nicely with fine
en&ces for recovery. The bone be-
t"eN The eyes was entirely crushed,
OuC tSsebroken pieces were removed
ara tFsyaose Strengthened. It is fear
"a tnakhe cash made by the bat lust
unGer 9M Of his eyes cut the leader
ana ne aRay loose the sight in that
~; b;e' but9 doubtful Of his life were
a i,s tamiINSand friends for days that
.[5 'uI5 oifIicttM seems as nothing. Leon
VIII remain Atianta with his moth
ef Under th%are Of Dr.. Ridley for
@o,"e time. Strickland has re-
turned hcme.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
SYRUP BOTTLES START
KIKWANIANS ON OLD DITTY

Whom the Americus KiWanians tlled
;rto their luncheon at the Windsor
Friday at noon they were greeted by
mint Bottles, flledwith an entlclng
and colorful liquid, one at each piate'
which caused some one to start up
the old familiar ditty of day agone,
"Pass Around the Bottle and Wen
All Take Drink" which the others
icincd in with great gusto. AS they
.at down, however, and examined the
bottles, they found each contained
a pint Of Jasper Cheeks famous
Georgia cane syrup, and attached to
each was card informing that the
gift was complimentary from the
Edwards Grocery company, of which
Bob Edwards, KiWanian, is the head
The club directed the naming OF a
committee to take up the matter OF
suitably posting the Americus branch
Of the Dixie Highway out of Macon
50 that tourists may come this way
if they see fit, as most of them now
know nothing of the Americas route.
The matter of establishing tuorist
camp ground here was also put up to
the committee.
The club referred to special COM
mittee the proposal of the Lions
club that grade crossings in Americus
be better safeguarded.
President Ellis announced that a
nominating committee would be
named at once to receive nominations
and prepare ticket for the annual
election Of iffces which will take place
in December.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
$4,000 OLOOT IN
TWO tOLD-UPS

ST LOUIS, Nov. 26.-Four armed
bandits entered the office of the St.
Louis Refining company, assayers of
iweels, in the heart of the business
district today and escaped with dia-
monds and jewels valued by the COM
pany officials at $50, 0,000.
CHELSEA, Mass, Nov. 26.-Four
men held up an automobile from the
First National Bank Of Boston here
today, stole the pay roll funds said
to amount to $4,000, escaped in an
automobile after an exchange of a
score of shots with pursuers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
NAVAL VESSEL
Under GUARD
ASRUM RUNNER
II c. Mine Sweeper Held After
Discovey Of Liquor Cargo
Aboard

PORTSMOUTH, Va, Nov. 20
Tho mine sweeper Redwing, with a
complement of so men, is under natal
guard today at the Hampton Roads
submarine base today following the
discovery and removal last night OF
lorge Quantities of liquors, including
canadian Club whisky, fine brandies
and Cuban rum.
An inquiry has been ordered by
Admiral Andrews, ranking officer OF
the district.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
Augusta Chronicle Is
TotalLoss;; theAlbion
Hotel in Flames Path
Nearly Half of the 700 Block of Broad Street. In
cluding Part of J. B. White Department Store
Wiped Out In Early Morning Blaze

AUGUSTA 26Neary half the block Broad street,
section stands
this morning the result of fire which started at 145 the john
building through Harrison building the Albion
te md sectio of the j. B
The buildings estimated about $2,000000
Chronicle qartered in the building total
loss.
of the block Jackson totally
destroyed.
Reynolds his opinion
had
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
BIG CROWDS AT
NJ. {. CONFERENCE
Best Attended, Says Delegate
Sessions Busy From z a. m.
To 9. p. m.

Triton, Nov. 26.-Friday's ses-
sion. of the South Georgia Confers
ence was by far the busiest since
the conference met here Wednesday
morning, more business being trans
acted than at both the first and sec
ond day sessions. The preachers and
delegates are having busy time OF
it, being in almost continuous session
from am. to pm. or later. Those
present say this is the best attended
conference they have ever known and
there is nothing but the loudets praise
for Tifton's hospitality and the man
ner in which the hundreds of visitors
are being entertained. Although the
auditorium has been equipped to seat
around 1900 people, hundreds are
turned away at each preaching SER
vice.
After four ballots the following
delegates to the General Conference
in Hot Springs, Ark, next May, were
elected: Dir. T. D. Ellis, Macon; DR..
Bascom Anthony, Macon; DR.. c. Il.
jenkins, Fort Valley; Rev. j. A. Tho
mas, Columbus; DR.. w. F. Quillian,
Macon, Rev. j. M. Cutler, McRae
Rev. o. f. Cook, Savannah; all cleri-
cal degelates j. NJ. Rogers, Savan-
nah; C. h. Lewis, Macon; r. M. Ar
nau, Dublin; w. A. Covington, Moul-
tric; l.. L. Heath, Douglas; f. J.
Dudley, Columbus; w. L. Harman,
Tifton, lay delegates. j. 3. Wight,
Cairo, and r. L. Greer, 0glethorpe,
were elected reserve lay delegates.
Waycros sand McRae have enthu-
siastic delegations here at work to
secure next years session Of the con-
ference for their towns.
The conference adopted a resolu-
tion opposing intercollegiate athletics
in church schools by an overwhelming
vote.
Walker White, Of Atlanta, address
cd the conference in the interest of
Wesley Memorial Hospital Bishop
Gambler also spoke in behalf of the
hospital and urged a more liberal re-
sponse when the Christmas Offering is
taken for CHART ywork in the Atlanta
institution.
Rebuke Report on Bishop.
Rev. NJ. Bouterse, formerly pastor
of the Cusscta charge in the Colum-
bus district having surrendered his
credentials and entered the Baptist
ministry, his name was entered as
withdrawn.
TIE. statement Of j. l.. Davidson,
Jr., Of Quitman, in the Atlanta Jour
mel, that Bishop Gambler had hurled
book at an obstreperous brother in
the hope of silencing him, was de-
nounccd as a malicious SANDER and
publication of the report condemned
IL resolutions adopted by the confer
ence.
A memorial to the General Confer
ence asking that the provision in the
Discipline which permits of the re
turn of pastors for more than four
consecutive years on request of the
Quarterly Conference be changed SO
that no pastor can remain more than
four years was presented by Rev E.
NJ OVERLY, and referred to the com
mittee on memorial
At today's session Bishop Gambler
will receive into full connection o. H
Rhodes and II. G. Sherouse, who have
been two years ON trial and have
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
LocnZRfl!e

The membership of the Hortense
Tinsley Missionary society will meet
Monday afternoon at o'clock in the
First Methodist church, at which time
an interesting program will be given.
All members are urged to be present.
Mrs. Fl. 0. Jones, organist and
choir director of the First Baptist
church, has arrnagedtwo unusualG
beautiful programs for presentation
at both the morning and evening
services in that church. Anthems.
solos and choruses will feature tie
morning service, while in the evening
a double quartet will be the leading
number. The public is most cordially
invited to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Homes Eleazar,
of Columbia, S. c., Mrs. S. A. Mat
thias, of Irmo, S. c., and C, W. Wood
ham, of Bishopville, S. c., who at
tended the funeral here on Wednes-
day cf w. G. Hearon, have returned
to their homes.
DR.. L. F. Grubbs left today for
New Orleans to take short post
graduate course at Tulane University.
and Mrs. Grubbs left for her former
home at Greensboro to remain during
his absence.
Mrs. L. A. Flynn, of Alabama, ar
rived in Americus Saturday to be the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. G. B.
Turpin, at her home on Horne street.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. E. Belding, of
Cisco, Texas, are visiting their sister,
Mrs. Eva Cooper, at her home here.
ship of more than $4,000, it is an
nounced. In addition to the fraternaI
side, the order has the distinction OF
being the only benevolent organi-
cation in the state conducting a loan
bureau thereby aiding the members
of the race to develop business en-
terprises and build homes and
churches.
The meeting this year bids fair
to be one of much interest and inn
port and the officers of the Grand
lodge have urged every lodge to be
represented, A large number of del
egates is expected, many of whom
have already arrived.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
NATURAL GAS FLOW is
FOUND AT FORT GAINES

FORT GAINES, Nov. 26.-Fort
Gaines people are very much elated
at the discovery. here Thursday of ma
tural gas exudiDg from the banks of
the Chattanoochee river on both the
Georgia and Alabama sides. Tests
being made show that it is a high
grade Of heating gas and prepara-
tions viii be nade to commence bor-
ing on both sides Of the riVAe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
10 VICTIMS, 1921
FOOTBALL TOLL

CHICAGO, Nov. 26 (By Associated
Press Football claimed ten victims
during the 1921 season, which closed
with the Thanksgiving day games,
according to reports to the Associat-
ed Press today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26
WEATHER FORECAST:

TOR GEORGIA-Partly cloudy to-
:-bt and Sunday; warmer tonight IN
nrrtheast portion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-26

Mrs. L. A. Flynn, of Alabama, ar
rived in Americus Saturday to be the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. G. B..
Turpin, at her home on Horne street,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-17

floor for reinstatement in the fed
GRAFTON, it was learned today. The
union was Suspended in 1919 be-
cause of jurisdictional dispute
with the United Brotherhood of
Carpenters and Joiners.
The entire controversy will be
brought before the convention in
a resolution presented by the rail-
road organization, which declares
that the claims Of the carpenters
union cannot be sustained by any
method of intelligent reasoning
nor by precedent"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-17
VIII ats New
On
The Market

Bananas that must be used i'm
mediately are selling for 25 cents
a dozen in a few of the stores
which were unfortunate enough
to be caught with a large supply
at the beginning Of the straw
berry season. This Is the cheap-
est store price on this fruit an
nounced for some time.
Peas have dropped to 10 cents
a pound. Red onions are aow
priced three pounds for a quar-
ter and white two pounds for the
same price. Cantaloupe, though
small, can be obtained very reas-
onably now, three for twenty five
cents.
Poultry raisers still continue
to bring in frys too small to meet
the demands of the public. Moth
ing less than two pound birds
VIII be accepted by the maiori-
ty Of dealers. The highest market
price of 23 cents is paid, how
ever, for frys of the right size
The general retail price tomorrow
will be As cents for broilers and
35 cents for chickens.
Strawberries on the market for
Is cents crate, up to one dol.
lar do not appear to be in very
good condition.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-17
Two Trade Unions
Seek AffiIiation
With International

Denver, Colo, June 16--Two in
ternational unions have demanded
that the convention of the Ameri-
can Federation, of Labor in session
here, instruct President Samuel
Gompers to Immediately re-affil-
late the federation with the Inter-
national Federation of Trade un-
ions.
This became known today when
resolutions presented by the Inter-
national Association of Machnists
and Firemen and oilers union were
made public. Both practically call
for a reputation by the delegates
of the action Of President Comp
ers and the executive council in
severing relations with the Euro
pean labor movement because OF
its revolutionary activities"
AS both resolutions were re-
ferred to the committee on inter
national relations, which is head
ed by President Gompers, labor
leaders predicted that they would
be reported unfavorably and the
action Of the federation's officials
upheld.
We will probably make a fight
for our resolution" said Fred
Hewett, chairman of the machin.
lists union delegation.
The United Brotherhood OF
Maintenance of Way Employees and
Railway Shop Laborers, compris.
ing a membership of 250,000 will
make a fight on the convention
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-17
Relatives from Canada
Visit DR.. and Mrs. Milliken

DR.. and Mrs. W. T. Milliken
were recently very pleasantly
surprised by a visit from Captain
and Mrs. A. e. Iisherwood of
Fort Francis, Ontario. Mrs. Ish-
erwood is Mrs. Milliken's sister.
The captain was for several years
connected with the Hudson Bay
company, being in charge of the
steamship which collected the
furs in the Arctic ocean and up
the Mackenzie and its tributary
rivers. His boat also touched up
on the posts on Great Bear and
Great Slave lakes. The captain
returned to Fort Francis on Thurs
day, but Mrs. sherwood will re-
main in Salem for a couple OF
months.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-17

s'.It is equally true" he CON
tinued, that we cannot escape our
relation to the economic problems
CT the world"
He said the prosperity of this
country largely dependa1 upon
the economic settlements which
might be made in Euro9e an1 that
Inc key to ths future was with
those who maze and control these
settlements.
America, tho eyaInplar of free
institutions, aiding humanity, he
said, called forth the supreme en-
deavor in the wJeid war. This
sentiment is still with ls.' he add
ed. I'VE have not lost" he said,
the capacity for the high and un-
selfish endeavor which linked Us
in rnity and joy of seryi-e in 'he
cI isis of the grear war The springs
4 faith, of muti trust. of EEL
lowship, have not dried up"