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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
CITY MANAGER
OF COLUMBUS IS
.WAYLAID IN DARK
Three Men Attack Him With
Blackjack In Dark But He
Escapes

COLUMBUS, April %. An at
tack was made upon H. Gordon Hin
kle, city manager of Columbus, at
$50 o'clock last night by three un-
identified men, one Of whom struck
him on the head with a black jack,
and whom he eluded only by run
ming at top speed He was not Sc
riously injured.
The attack, which has stirred the
people of Columbus, follows what
Mr. hinkle says have been recent
threats received by him to run him
out of town. The attack occurred
on First avenue above Twelfth
street. He ha dust left his car in
a nearby garage and was walking to
his hotel. The street is shaded there
and the street was rather dark. He
saw three men get out of, "a Ford car
as he was walking along and they
approached him. One of them hit
him over the head but did not knock
him down. Realizing that he was
unable to defend himself against
three, Mr.. Hinkle started to run, and
one of them pursued him a short dis
tance, then abandoned the chase.
Mr.. Hinkle came here the first CT
the year from Pennsylvania as the
ittst city manager under the change
of system of government to the com
mission form. The change followed a
bitter fight and many of the old crowd
still resent it. The attack on Mr..
Hinkle is laid to this feeling.
1t Is said the next MUNICIPAL cleo
tion will see another determined fight
over the commission-manager form of
government.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
2 INDICTED FOR THOMAS
NEGRO TAXI MURDER

BROWNSVILLE, April 22.-Two
Thomas county white men, Dave Cone
and Frank Heisler, have been indict-
ed for murder in joint charge and
for assault with intent to murder in
separate indictments. These charges
grew out of the murder of negro
taxicab driver, who was killed and
his companion wounded by two white
men, who hired the care in Thomas
vile three weeks ago. These cases
are expected to come up for trial
next week. Three other white men
held in connection with the affair are
expected to be detained as material
witnesses. All have made written
Statements and all appeared before
the grand jury.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
RAIL UNIONS ORDER STRIKE BALLOT
COURT HOUSE
FIRE laid TO
LAWBREAKERS
Accused Bad Actors Suspected
All indictments And Re-
cords Of Court Burned

LUMPKIN, April 22.-That the
Stewart county court house, which
was completely destroyed by fire ear
ly Friday morning. was set afire by
some one interested in the destruc-
ton of court records is the belief of
practically every citizen here. How
ever, no definite charges have been
made.
Superior court had been in session
all week, and the grand jury had re-
turned number of indictments, sew
eral of them against notorious liquor
violators. OF the entire batch of new
and old indictments only about eight
had been disposed Of, and the entire
lot, with all court records, dockets,
etc, which were in the court room
where the clerk and other officers
had been at work, were completely
destroyed. All judgments and other
orders of the court passed during the
week also were lost.
The list of the accused contained
some "bad actors'A from the vicinity
of Scale and other sections outlying
from Lumpkin. One notorious moon
sinner who was indicted is said to
operate still which is protected by
charges of dynamite planted in the
ground on all sides of it like ground
mines in the war, which can be fired
in case Of a raid by the pressing of
an electric button. He is said to OPP
crate on large scale and ship his
product to Columbus, Macon and
other large consuming centers.
The fire in the court house is as
certained to have started near the
clock tower in the upper part of the
structure, above the court room. The
electric current is cut off each night
at Il o'clock, so defective wiring is
not blamed, the fire coming at a. nj.
There was no fire in the court house
stoves in the afternoon, and several
who were in the court room told of
touching the stove late in the after
noon leaving the court house and find
ing it cold.
Public opinion is pretty we'll CEN
tered in its suspicious, but because of
lack of evidence, no arrests can be
forecast.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
new PROPOSAL
TO Use SHOALS
PLANT RECEIVED
Would Let U. S. Retain Title,
But Convey Power Contract
t@ For Is Years

WASHINGTON, April 22.- BY
Associated Press Proposals for the
use of power developed by govern
ment built projects at Muscle Shoals
for manufacture of aluminium and
fertilizers, with the government re-
tanning ownership of the projects, al
though not spending any more money
on them were presented today to
war department officials by r, K.
Grant, of Wilmington, Del, president
of the American Non-Ferrous Corpor-
alton and of the Aluminium Wheel
Company of America.
The plans of Grant, said by him to
be tentative, contemplate an offer
which will enable the government to
retain ownership, but which would
allow the Non-Ferrous Corporation a
contract for 25 years. During such a
period, under the proposal, sinking
fund would pay off the cost of the
,project at the rate of five per cent
" arly, with five years allowed at the
outside for completion of the proper
ties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
FORD BUTTONS SOON TO
BE WORN IN GEORGIA

ATLANTA, April 22.-"I want
Ford to get Muscle Shoals is the in
scription on. round celluloid buttons
that women are distributing in Ten
nessee and which will soon be seen
everywhere in Georgia. Business
leaders here are practically unanim-
Gus in endorsing the Ford offer and
the campaign under way in the inter-
est of the Detroit manufacturer has
assumed large proportions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
SEABOARD MEN
TO HAVE TEAM
Squad Of 18 At Practice--Hope
To Play Ball On First Thurs
day Holiday

The Seaoard railroad employees in
Americus-shopmen trainmen and
yardmen-are organizing baseball
team and the indications are that
they will give Americas fans many
exhibitions of the national pastime
on the home grounds throughout the
summer. Under the leadership of G.
A. Boatwright, Harry Crawford and
Ben Seigler a squad of about 18 men
has begun practice work, and from
this squad the most promising men
men will be picked to compose the
team. All have had baseball experi-
ence and some them have played
considerable semi-professional and
city league baseball, there being more
than sufficient number of these to
constitute team.
The squad began practice work
early this week and on the second
day out won practice game with
the Aggie team la. They are work
ing out both at the Playground and
at the Aggie field. They hope to
be able to begin playing with visit
ing teams by the end of the coming
week or the middle of the following
week, and are planning on a game
here on the first Thursday afternoon
in May, the opening of the half-holi-
day season. 1t is their plan to sched-
ule about two games a week, prac-
tically all Of them at home. M. E.
Purvis is business manager for the
team.
Among the members of the squad
who have reported for practice are
G. A. Boatwright, formerly Ten
nile player; Harry Crawford, E. L.
Gilstrap, u. r. Wright and Ben Scig-
Ter, formerly of the Savannah city
league; Chas. Ford, formerly of Me-
Rae team; Il. o. Coleman, who play
ed in Cordele; C. B. Chapman, once
of the Columbus city league; c. w.
Ferguson, who has played in the
North and Chas. Bostwick, Carey
Harden and Harry Smith, who have
had baseball experience on Ameri-
Gus teams.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
lST BAPTIST TO
OPEN REVIVAL
DIR. j. NJ. Haymore, of Decatur,
To Do Preaching Beginning
S a April 80

A series of evangelistic services
will open in the First Baptist church
April so, DR.. Carl w. Minor, the pas
tor, announced today. DR.. j. M.
Haymore, pastor of the First Bap-
tist church of Decatur, a suburb OF
Atlanta, will do the preaching.
DR.. Haymore has been with the
Decatur church only five months and
has made remarkable record there,
having added 219 members to the
church in that time, and having had
80 accessions in the last two weeks.
He is powerful preacher in the
evangelistic sense, it is said, and
great ! things are expected of him
in Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
MILE-O- PENNIES DRIVE
BRINGING GOOD RESULTS

with the continuation of the Mile
O'-Pennies" campaign into the sec
ond week, the Hospital Association
feels a deep qualification at the hear
ty response which has been accorded
by the people of Amerjcus and Sum-
ter county, who realize that the hos
pital belongs to the each individual
resident in the county.
Many rural districts, including
schools, were visited during this week
meeting with ready contributions
from faculty and student body. 1t is
hoped that a full report rt,may be ready
by the last of next week, when the
total of the contributions may be
given.
As soon as practicable the work
of making necessary repairs on the
hospital building will be started.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
PLEASANT GROVE SCHOOL
TO GIVE PROGRAM AURTL Is

The Pleasant Grove consolidated
schools will give an interesting and
entertaining program at the school
building on Tuesday evening, April
25, at 8 o'clock. The program fol-
lows: i"
Song, "Dear Old Schcool We Love
% Well"
Song, Vacation"
1.-THE March of the Pinks."
"That Water Millyon." Operetta
"My Fortune" Dialogue.
Kentucky Belle" play by the high
school.
"My Old Kentucky Home" Panto-
mine. .
"Axing Her Father" Dialogue by
two boys and three girls.
All patrons and friends of the
school are requested to be present,
and by their presence encourage the
pupils.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
CURB MARKET SUPPORT
BY WOMEN DROPS OFF

Patronage of the curb market was
rather smaller than usual today, the
housewives apparently neglecting to
come out and buy. Many farm wag-
ons were on hand with good supplies
of fresh vegetables of many kinds, but
the demand was not up to expecta,
tions. AS matter of public inter-
est, the housewives are asked by the
leaders fostering the market not to
forget the days Wednesday and
Saturday and not neglect to give
it their patronage regularly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
TAKING OF VOTE
BY 100000 MEN
COUNTER MOVE
Railway Employees Department
OF A. F. of L. See Effort
To Crush Organization

CHICAGO, Epril -Griesaa,es
centeripg about the contract system
employed by some railroads in handl-
ing repair work has resulted in vote
for the distribution of strike ballots
to 100000 members of the railway
employees department of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor.
Authorization for the strike ballots
was voted yesterday at a convention
of the department here.
Officers declared it was counter
move to "an effort to crush our or
ganization completely"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
CORDELE MINISTER
TO GO TO ALABAMA

C0RDELE, April %. - At the
close of the Macon Presbytery ses-
sions in Macon Rev. H. L. Benn this
week asked. for a transfer certifi-
cate permitting him to go to the
Tuscaloosa Presbytery in Alabama,
and he plans to leave the Cordele
Presbyterian church for new charge
in Uniontown, Ala. The local con-
gregation is working to retain him.
but his plans call for taking up the
new charge May l.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
O'NEAL SPEAKER AT
MACON FORD MEET

MACON, Apri 22.--Former Gov
ernor Emmett O'Neal, Of Alabama,
was the principal speaker at the
statewide mass meeting here today
in support of Henry Ford's offer for
the Muscle Shoals projects. Hun
dreds of visitors are here from all
parts of Georgia and nearby Alabama.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
FILLING STATION FIRE
RESULTS I'm 5 DEATHS

LOS ANGELES, April 22.-Five
deaths were reported early today in
hospitals at Downey and Artesia, near
here as a result of an explosion of
a gasoline tank and tank wagon while
scores were fighting a fire in gaso-
line filing station at Downey. Five
others were seriously burned and are
reported in a critical condition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
LEVEE BREAKS, FLOODING
LAND NEAR NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS, April 22.-The
levee on the west bank of the Mis-
sissippi at Myrtle Grove, thirty miles
south of here, broke today, neighbor-
ing plantations being covered by
flood waters. About sixty feet of the
embankment washed away.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
BANKRUPTCY PETITION
AGAINST HUGE FIRM

NEW YORK, April ga petit
tion in bankruptcy against the United
States Food Products corporation was
filed in federal court today. LiabiIi-
ties of $36,996, $50, including liabili-
ties of subsidiary companies, and as
sets Of 57,842,S96 were listed.
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in Americas. His home was in Buena
Vista prior to his elevation to the
bench, and he. was formerly a fre-
quent visitor here as member Of
the bar and as trustee Of the Third
District agricultural school from Ma
rion county. He new makes his home
at Columbus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
POWERS OF LABOR
BOARD UPHELD

CHICAGO, April 22.-Federal
Page today upheld the Pennsylvania
railroad in its suit to test the power
of the United States Railway Labor
board by refusing TO dismiss the teni-
porary injunction recently granted by
Judge Lands restraining the board
from censuring the road for VIOLA
ton of the boards DEGREES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
PRESENTS cREpENTIALs

BERLIN, Apri. by Associa-
ted Press )--Alanson B. Houghton,
the new American AMBASSADOR to Ger
many presented his credentials to
President Ebert today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
JUDGE MUNRO WELL
KNOWN In AMERICUS.

Judge Munroe IS very well known
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-22
WEATHER FORECAST

For Georgia-Fair tonight and
Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16
RECENT BRIDE sHOWERED.

RECENT BRIDE AHOWERED.
Mrs. Irwin Jordan, q recent
bride. was an honor guest at a
miscellaneous shower given for
her by Mrs. L. L. Lurry in her
home last Saturday afternoon.
Lovely flowers were arranged
in profusion throughout the pret-
ty home of Mrs. Lurry.
A bird contest was enjoyed by
the ladies present.
A card was handed to the hon.
ored guest directing her to where
the gifts were hidden. An ex-
citing tiEle was enjoyed in open
ing the packages after they were
all found and placed on the din
ing table. Many lovely gifts
were showered upon the fair
honoree.
/
A tempting plate luncheon was
served TO the following guests
who were present for the pleas
ant affair: Mesdames Irwin Jor-
dan, L. M. Coins. ]. e. Swafford.
E. H. Blackwood, A. WilIett, w.
"A. Jones. M. E. Swafford. Z. B.
Gay. w. F. Jobe. Joe Jobe. Tay-
lor Jobe, F. NJ. Dunnarn. T. ii.
McNeely. Ludlow McNeely, Earl
Roberts, L. 1. Roach. J. B. Me-
Knight. W. D. Lurry. C. w. La
Croix, and A. M. Goodwin, and
Misses Matte May English, Vida
Lurry and Lizzie Warren.
Send us your order for job printing.
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16

A public initiation of the Ku
Klux Khan will be held in Colfax
next Tuesday night. Dec. 19, in
the McNeely pecan grove south
of town. Posters have been sent
out announcing the initiation and
inviting the public to be present.
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16
NOTICE TO The PUBLIC.

LOST certain promissory note
made by John E. Allen and payable to
E. B. Tyson for the sum of $4,000,
with interest at the rate of per cent
per annum from date when due, dated
October I, 1903, and due October 1st,
1910. Said note being credited with
up to and including the yeal 1871.
The public is hereby warned against
trading for said note. gSE
October "a, 1922.
n4-6t H-2XYS0N.
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16
SHERIFF SALE.

18th Judicial District Court, Parish OF
Grant. State of Louisiana.
No. 401l.
Bonnie Morris. Tutrix. etc, W. 3. B.
Garrett.
By virtue of Writ of Fieri Facias
issued out of the Honorable Thirteenth
Judicial District Court and to me de
rected in the above numbered and en-
titled suit, directing and commanding
me to seize and sell the property Of
defendant, / have seized and will offer
for sale at the principal front door of
the court house in Colfax. La. between
the hours prescribed by law for judici-
al sales. on
SATURDAY, DEC. 80, 1922,
the following described property, seiz-
ed as the property of the defendant
herein, to-wit:
A telephone system known as the
verda Telephone Exchange, being .
private telephone system running from
New Verda, La, to various neighbor-
ing houses in the vicinity and connect
ing with the Cumberland Telephone
Co. lines, said system being located in
Grant Parish, La.
Terms of sale Cash, with the bene-
fit of appraisement. ss
Colfax, La. Dec. ID. 1922.
L. o. CLINTON.
Sheriff of Grant Parish. La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16

The students of the Colfax
high school are rehearsing daily
for programs to be presented
next week. The high school
pupils will render their program
on Tuesday night and the gram
mar department will follow with
a program on Thursday night.
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16

Mr.. ]. T. McMurry has been
confined to his bed for the past
ten days from the effects of an
attack of ptomaine poison.
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16
HOW,s THIS?

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
will do what we claim for it,
cure Catarrh or Deafness caused by
Catarrh. We do not claim to cure
any other disease.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is a liquid, taken internally, and
acts through the blood upon the
mucous surfaces Of the system, Thus
reducing the inflammation and re-
storing normal conditions.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
F.J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16
CONSTABLE SALE.


Fifth Justice Court, Parish Of Grant.
State of Louisiana
No. A.. ssg..,
j. w. Scott VS.. Woodward Singleton.
BY virtue of Writ of Fieri Facias
issued out of the Fifth Justice Court,
Parish of Grant, La. and to me di-
rected in the above numbered and en-
titled suit, directing and commanding
me to seize and sell the property Of the
defendant. have seized and will offer
for sale at the principal front door of
the Office of the said Justice of the
Peace. 5th ward, Grant parish, La. be-
tween the hours prescribed by law for
judicial sales. on
SATURDAY, DEC q, 1922,
the following described property, seiz-
ed as the property OF the defendant
herein, to-wit: ~
Two mules, one buggy, and one set
of double harness.
This Dec. 4. 1922.
G. L. BARRETT.
Constable.
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16

Mr.. Clyde Glass. of Shreve-
port, attended a meeting of the
Eastern Star here last Tuesday
night.
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Cory, of
Alexandria, are enjoying the hos
pitalities of their relatives, the
w. D. Lurry family.
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16

Buy a corn fed Christmas
shote from ]. o. Logan. Colfax,
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16

Mr.. L. B. Gay was a business
visitor to Shreveport Tuesday.
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16

Mrs. j. A. GalIien and children.
Of Little Rock, Ark, are visiting
Mrs. Gallien's parents. Capt. and
Mrs. T. M. Wells.
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16

Mrs. F. M. Dunnam is confined
to her bed with Dengue fever.
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16
The CoHax Chronicle
SATURDAY. DEC. l6, 1922.
Have you paid your poll tax? ?

Pay your poll tax before mid
night of December 81.
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16
FOR SALE.

Two gaod milk cows. cheap for cash
See DR.. ]. 1. Woodall. Colfax. La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1922-12-16

Send us your order for job printing.
The Raymer enterprise., 1922-06-22
DENVER MARKETS.
CRttlc.

Quotations on choice straight cov<.
ranged up to 81. and heifery kinds
cold at 1928 to sf.35.
Feeder and stoeker trade continued
along the same lines that 1t has for
better than two weeks now. There is
limited demand for attractive light
steers in this department. but the
movement of ordinary animals is very
slow. The market has held up very
well under such conditions. and quo
tations for choice steers still range
around the 81 mark.
Bulls and calves were lower. Rulls
for hutehering purposes have declined
considerably. carload lots selling at
only IS. The market for veal calves
has been completely demoraliEed, ac-
cording to dealers, by continued heavy
supplies.
The Raymer enterprise., 1922-06-22
Look at me, dearis. ! love
you, little girl"
(To BE coNTINUED.)
Traded Pipes for Land.

The clay pipe industry Of Bristol.
Eng, which is now entirely closed
down, dates back to the Seventeenth
century, when large Quantities Of
Bristol.made pipes were exported to
the American colonies. English clays
were so much preferred by the Indiana
to their own rudely fashioned pipes
that they became .aluable as objects
Of barter or part purchase value In
exchange for land. Three hundred
pipes figure In the list Of articles
given by William Penn ln exchange for
q tract of land In what 10 now Penn.
sylvania. and another record Of early
colonial days shows that In 1877 40
pipes and 100 jews harps were ex-
changed for a plot near Timber Town,
N. j.
The Raymer enterprise., 1922-06-22
Robert Drew One Hand Across His
Brow Helplessly.

won't be anything to catch In season
or out, If the squatters keep up their
Internal poaching. Hunting and fish
ing are for gentlemen, my dear Bob |!
Don't forget that!"
Gentlemen be DID," calculated
Robert, and then the curtains swayed
so that he got to his feet and started
toward the door.
Mare" he continued, perhaps we
can't agree on this matter at all, but
| really do want a heart-to-heart talk
with you about 1t. But not now. The
fact is l was busy when you came
in"
thinking up few more pleas fo-
the squatters, eh?" the other man
teased. "Well, old fellow, just remem-
Der this. I've got at least twenty-five
men watching everything that scamp
Of Hopkins does. and when l get
something on him, there won't be twen-
ty-four hours between that time and
his arrest"
Robert almost showed the speaker
out Of the door: but Marcus only
chuckled good-naturedly Us he went
away. When Robert turned the key
in the lock. he stood quite still. breath.
Ing hard.
From behind the curtain, Polly
thrust ont her mead, her small face
wrinkled and tears standing thick In
her eyes.
"l'm a-goin' after that pup an swat
him." she Kissed stormIly. "He lies
when he says my daddy's a scamp"
Percival lifted precautionary hand.
"Not too loud" he warned. Come
here" She went slowly forward, her
head hanging; but when he beld out
bis hands she snatched them and bent
her curly head over the strong fingers
ard kissed them passioaatsly.