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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
SNOW FALLSIN
MANY STATES
Wintry Weather Prevalent
Through North With Snow,
sIeet And Rain Everywhere

CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-Heayy pre-
cipitation either of snow or rain in
portions of virtually every state ex-
cept Fsorida, with a particularly
heavy snowfall in the lower lake re-
gion, marked the progress Of win
ter over the United States. Chi
cago's snowfall measured half
inch. Three persons were killed and
two injured yesterday in automobile
accidents. Dozens Of persons were
injured when ships crashed in the
harbor.
A fuel famine is threatened as the
result of New York's first heavy
snow Of the year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
HARD Times
NOT IN SOUTH

SAVANNAH, Dec. 15.--David F..
Houston, president Of the Bell Tele-
phone company, accompanied by ].
Epps Brown, president Of the South
ern Bell company, ard w. B. Gif-
ford, vice-president Of the American
Telephone and Telegraph company,
spent Thursday in Savannah guests
of David Lair, ir charge here, who
is sooa TO move his headquarters
to Jacksonville.
Mr.. Houston's visit was of especial
interest, too, from the fact that he
was member of the Wilson presi-
lential cabinet.
He declared that tour of the
South reveals no evidences Of s.hard
times" He said conditions are far
superior in most ways over the con-
ditions of four years ago. The party
was entertained last night at the
OgIethorpe club and left today for
Charleston.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15

The Empty Stocking fund offers
a splendid opportunity for direct
charity work. The money viii take
care of families of needy people, in
suring the children from overlooked
Christmas morning.
The fund is growing, but slowly,
and there is need, serious need, of
more money. Make it Merry
Christmas" for all by sending in
your donations early, only Y more
days until the happiest event in the
life Of child. Let the kiddies be
made happy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
FARM BLOC TO
BACK FORD
Representative Rankin Says Group
Has Not Deserted Fiinancier--
Answered BY Kearns

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-De-
nouncing reports he said had been
circulated that the farm bloc" had
deserted Henry Ford in the Muscle
Shoals fight" Representative Ran
kin, Democrat, Mississippi, declared
in the house today, that no man was
able to deliver the vote of the farm
bloc. He was answered by Repre-
sentative Kearns, Republican, Ohio,
a member Of the military committee,
who said the Ford offer was mis-
leading to the American people.
Mr.. Rankin referring to a bill IN
troduced by Representative Dickin-
son, Republican, Ohio, advocating
operation of Muscle Shoals by gov
ernment-controlled corporation, SAID
the word had gone out that Mr.. Dick
inson's action meant that the farm
bloc, was behind the plan:
every man knows there is no con-
crete organization of the farm
bloc'.n said Mr.. Rankin. mo man can
arrogate himself as its leader. Every
man from an agricultural section IS
n member of the bloc, but no man
can deliver its vote. No member OF
the farm bloc has deserted Muscle
Shoals and | challenge any one to
saw he has deserted. This is all part
of the propaganda that has been go
ins On to defeat the Ford offer since
,th s@,uestion came up. Leave it to
the farm bloc to vote on this ques-
tion and you will see how they
stand"
Mr., Rankin said he had been un-
able to find any one who had been
consulted by Mr.. Dickinson before
the introduction of his bill. He
charged the Alabama Power company
and the fertilizer trust" had oppos-
ed the Ford offer throughout.
Representative Kearns, replying to
EMr. Rankin, said misleading informa-
tion has been going out as to the
Ford offer since its inception. Advo-
Gates Of the Ford plan, he said, had
sought ito gain the sympathy Of the
farmer by telling him Ford would use
the gigantic organization for the
manufacture Of cheaper fertilizer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
WASHINGTON CABINET
CONFIRMS CALL.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Al-
though the state department con-
frmed the London announcement
that Ambassador Harvey was called
home for consultation the depart
ment declined to make an explana-
ton regarding specific questions
Secretary Hughes desires to discuss
with him. The impression has gain
ed currency, however, that Harvey
has been called to Washington in
connection with the situation of Ger
man reperations now threatening a
serious rupture between Great Brit
ain and France.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
KELLER IGNORES
HOUSE SUMMONS
Name Of Representative Is Called
AT Bar Of House, Rnt He
Fails To Answer

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Repre-
sentative Keilar failed to appear at
the house judiciary committee in
response to formal summons. 1t
was said later by his office that he
had definitely decided not to respond
to the subpoena served on him aft
er he announced his withdrawal from
bearing impeachment charges against
Attorney General Daugherty.
Whether the committee will under
take to compel his appearance or
hale him before the house for con-
tempt will be decided tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
SUBSCRIBES FOR
1923 GRAND OPERA

ATLANTA, Dec. 15.-Directors of
the Atlanta Music Festival associa-
ton announced last night they had
completed arrangements TO bring the
Metropolitan Opera company to At
lanta next spring for its thirteenth
appearance here.
After they had received subscrip-
tions completing guarantee fund of
$4,000, it was announced the direc-
tors Immediately closed contract by
telegraph calling for the company
to open a weeks engagement here
beginning with the week Of April
%,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
PARLIAMENT
PR0ROGUED
February 13 Set For Recovering
--Unemployment TO Be
Studied

LONDON, Dec. (By the AS
sociated Press British parliament
prorogued today until February 13.
The program for adjournment went
5hrough without hitch, despite the
widely heralded efforts of small
body in the left wing of labor mem-
bers would prevent rising house
vote Of commons until a remedy was
found for the present unemployment
situation. George Lansbury, leader
of labor, died hard in an attempt to
block the proceedings, but the move
proved a weak one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
FALL CAUSES
BROKEN RIBS
l.. w. Dixon SusSains Painful In
jurics In Fall From Perch Of
His Home

L. w. Dixon, a merchant of La
Crosse, is suffering from injuries
sGstained Thursday night, when ne
stepped from porch in the dark, fall
ing to the ground below, breaking
several ribs. " 4
Because Of his advanced age,
grave apprehension is entertained
for him, although his condition to-
day is reported as comfortable.
He is brother to Olin Dixon, of
Americus, and is one of the best
known residents of Sumter county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
HOLIDAY NAH.
TO Be HEAVY
Postmaster Davenport Asks CO.
Operation CT Patrons To AS
sist Services Employees

Patrons of the Americus postoffice
are ASSURED Of ample provisions at
the various windows, for beginning
Monday, December 18, the office will
be placed on full Christmas time and
will be maintained throughout the
holiday season.
Delivery by truck of parcel post
mail will be made as usual to 8 p.
m. if necessary, and the rapid ham
ding Of all such matter by the pat
rons in cooperation with the car
rier is earnestly requested, said
Postmaster Davenport today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
TEACHERS HURT
in AUTO SMASH
Lanier High Instructors Severely
Injured When Car Leaps
Through Bridge

MACON, Dec. 1.-Two Lanier
High school teachers are in q crit
cal condition at the Middle Georgia
sanatorium, the result Of injuries
sustained when an automobile ia
which they were riding plunged
through railing of bridge over
the Central Of Georgia railroad Z
miles west of Fort Valley at Q O'Clock
Thursday night.
The automobile descended thirty
feet to the railroad tracks, carrying
with it the driver Of the car, Troy
G. Davis, Macon lawyer and lieu
tenant Of the Machine Gun company
of the 122d Infantry. The yohsns
women, Miss Miriam Sans and Miss
Elizabeth Benton, were hurled from
the car by the force Of the crash
and rescuers found them lying OH
the left side Of the bridge, uncon-
scious and mangled.
The three injured persons were
brought to Macon on a special train
over the Central Of Georgia railroad
They reached here at midnight and
doctors were waiting to do whatever
was necessary.
The hospital record Of the injured
Miss Miriam Sans, Jackson, Ca, ills
structor Of physical education at La
nier High school, unconscious; frae-
ture at the base Of the skull; cut
about the mouth; body paralyzed;
condition considered critical.
Miss Elizabeth Benton, Monticel-
10, Ga, instructor of first year sci-
ence at Lanier High school, picked
up unconscious, but regained con-
sciousness at Middle Georgia sana
torium; severe scalp wound; right
wrist fractured; suffering from
shock and bruises. Her recovery is
expected.
Troy c. Davis, Macon lawyer, cat
on third finger of the right hand.
Suffering from shock, and his escape
from death is considered almost mi
raculous.
The young people were hurrying
nome from Montezuma, where they
went yesterday at the close Of the
high school. on business for broth
er-in-law Of Miss Sans, when, accord
ing to Davis, one of the lights went
bad, The next instant the crash oc-
Cured. That was all he remember
ed at the time. Davis said at the
hospital last night that as he lay
at the bottom of the pit, on the rail-
road tracks, he recalls the fact that
he heard woman7s voice call to
him. He could not tell whose voice
| 1t was.
Three men Glanced to pass the
bridge shortly after the crash oe-.
Cured. Others quickly followed
them to the scene. In the party were
Arthur Vinson and DR.. Haslam, and
Howard Murph, of Marshallville.
They stumbled upon the unconscious
forms of the young women con the
! left side of the bridge. There was
Ia broken railing on the same side
of the bridge, and looking down onto
the railroad track they could see the
drecked automobile, and could hear
Davis. Help was summoned to The.
scene as quickly as possible.
The young women were two of
the best known teachers at Lanier
High school. They are noted for
their beauty and for their athletic
liability. Both were members of the.
famous Wesleyan college basketball
team that went through four years
1of hard contests without defeat
both graduated from Wesleyan III
the class Of 1922.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
TEILSDEPUTIES
NATIONS GOOD IS
FIRST THOUGHT
Sketches Progress Made in Repa-
rations Negotiations With
Allied Nations
BALKAN SITUATION UP, TOO
Tells Chamber He Would Reliye
Gracefully AT Conclusion OF
Defense OF Government

PARIS, Dec. L.. (By the Assoc
eiated Press. Premier Poincare,
after sketching the progress Of rep
arations and Turkish peace negotia-
ton, told the chamber of deputies
that he was ready to withdraw grace-
fully if the chamber thought it had
ready another cabinet better quali-
fled than his work for France.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
SHORT CIRCUIT
CAUSES BLAZE
Home OF John e. Ansley Slight
Iy Damaged BY Fire Early
Today

The fire department answered a
call about noon today 10 the home
Of John B., AnsIey, on South Lee
street, when it was discovered that
an electric fixture in the Office of
the superintendent. on the second
floor, had become short circuited
during the electrical storm.
The blaze was soon extinguished,
with negligible damage to the room.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
MACON MAN KILLED
IN BOYCE, LA.

MACON, Dec. 15.-Clifford Ber-
nard McCowen, son of Mrs. Mamie
T. McCowen, of Cherokee Heights.
and widely known in Macon as
Buddy" McCowen, was killed yes
terday in a railrokd accident in
Boyce, La, it was learned here last
night. @a
According to information received
by relatives here Mr.. McCowen was
a car inspector of the t. and p. rail-
road and was killed while coupling
cars in the switchyards.
McCowen is well known in Amer
icus, having resided here for several
years, being connected with the SUM
ter county road forces.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
MORRIS Bill.
IS APPROVE
Measure Would Appropriate
$100, 900, 900 To Finance
Agricultural Loans

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is. = The
bill of Senator Norris to establish
a $500, 100000. government corpora
ton to finance the sale of agricul-
tural products has been reported on
favorably by the senate agriculture
committee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
PILL CAUSES
CHILD'S DEATH
Lodged In Windpipe Of Baby
And Caused Death Before
Physician Arrived

MOULTRIE, Dec. 15.-Ay pill
which lodged in the windpipe of the
year-old baby of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Pyles, at Berlin, proved fatal. A
physician was summoned, but the
child died before he arrived.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15

KILLED m WAR; on 'S4INERS'
g9IiaS SalltQ Claus 2G
IS9 % hal Co.. q

Let US look behind the curtains
In the windows Of a home
Where the hand Of fate has left things in despair;
Though there's fight to keep up spirit,
Though the wolf of hungers near it
Let us look--and see what's happening in there.
Just some ragged little youngsters
Daddys gone and mothers poor,
But the youngsters toe small to understand,
So they crawl from bed at night,
And their faith dictates they write
Just list of things they want from Santa Land.
Then, alone, we find the mother,
Who has read the Santa notes,
And has realized the sadness drawing nigh.
For her Christmas thoughts are, simply,
Empty stockings, hanging Imply;
Broken hearts, unanswered wishes-and a sigh.
Santa fails where homes poorly,
But, can Youngsters understand?
Hardly So Their faith is lasting in the cause
All their Wishes all their praying,
Can be answered through our playing,
With our hearts and gifts the part of Santa Claus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
HARVEY TOSAIL
FORHOME, DEC. 3
American Ambassador To Eng
land Called 10 United States
For Conference

LONDON, Dec. 15.-(By the As
sociated Press.) .)-Ambassador Har-
vey has been called home for a con-
sultation, it was stated at the Amer
ican embassy this afternoon. He will
sail December 23, but will not be
accompanied by Mrs. Harvey, who
will leave the preceding day for a
visit to Madeira.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
KIRK JAILED
At COCHRAN
Alteration Over Fertilizer Ac-
count Results In Death Of One
Farmer In Kleckley County

COCHRAN, Dec. Is. = G. M.
Brown, a merchant-farmer, near
Yonkers, was shot and killed in
dispute, officers said. over a fertiii-
ger bill. W. s. K fitzpatrick Of this
place, was later arrested and jailed
in connection with the affair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
YOUTH CAUGHT N
CANE NALL MAY DIE

SAVANNAH, Dec. 15.--Clyde
McGee, .9-year-old son Of w. W. Nc
Gee, of Halcyondale, is in a hospital
here in 4 critical condition from an
accident occurring at q cane-grlnd-4
ing yesterday morning. The lads
head was caugIrt between the shaft
Of cane mill and a post. There were
other injuries.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
AGENT COLE ALSO
shot TO DEATH
IN FIGHT in HILLS
Notorious Kentucky Dew" Dis
tiller. Was Sought For SIay-
ing Two A Week Ago
CLASHED NEAR LEXINGTON
Twenty Prohibition Officers Find
Notorious Fugitive After
Search IN Hills
CLASHED NEAR LEXINGTON

LEXINGTON, Dec. 15.-Bob Bal
lard, leader of the Menifee county
moonshine gang, sought for Staying
two federal Officers last week, was
killed early this morning in clash
with 20 prohi agents, according to
a report. Agent Cole was also slain
in the clash, the report said. Chas.
Ballard, also sought, was wounded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
FRENzIED MAN
LEAPS STODEATH
Bermuda Merchant In New York
Jumps From Hotel Window
And Is Killed

NEW YORK, Dec. f5.-Apparen.-
ly delirious from pneumonia, Frank
C. Thomas, a merchant from Ber-
muda, leaped from the window of
his room on the tenth floor of his
hotel and was instantly killed today.
}'e had been i'll foe several days.
x.iomas formerly resided in Albany,
Georia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15
WEATHER

For Georgia Mostly cloudy and
colder tonight and Saturday; prob
ably rain in south portion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-15

Jan. Mar. May July Oct.
Pv. els 25.57I25.7SI25. .87l25. .61I24 90
Open -25.56E25.72I25.S so 80 --
100 ..25.47l25.68l25 Isl I25 .47i29.92
Close l25.23i25.47l2 l25. .59t25.3 .30l23.70
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AMERicUs sPoT coTToN.
= = M
Jan. Mar. Nav July

Good middling, 25 cents.
NEW YORK FUTUPFS
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Jews About
Boy Scouts
Troop Meeting

Troop eetin1
Troop No. 4 will meet at 1880
O'Clock tonight in the First Pres
byterian church.
Troop No. 8 will meet at 1880
o'clock tonight In the First Meth:
odist Episcopal church.
Troop No. 1 viii meet at 1880
o'cloc ktonight In the Methodist
Protestant Temple.
onnisraph at Headquarters
An onsnigraph has been installed
In scout headquarters for the pur-
pose of teaching wireless to the
scouts and acquainting them With
the international code.
Bird House Prizes
The following prizes will be pre-
scented to the winners in the bird
house contest during Boy Scout
week which will be held March 10
to 10 Inclusive.
For Bird Houses
First prize-Tool kit. given by
Halls Hardware store.
Second prize-Scout cooking out
fit given by the Marion Hardware
company.
Third prlze-scout knife.
For Bird Feeding Station
First prize-Pair OF bird glasses.
given by the Fanus Jewelry store.
Second prize-Telegraph outfit,
given by the Case Electric com.
Third prlze-scout ak, given by
the j. NJ Hartley and Son COM
For. Bird Bath
First prize-scout coat and
breeches, given by Leopold's store.
Second prize-shclter tent, given
by the ]. N. Hartley and Son
company department store.
Third prize-First aid kit, given
by the H. & II. drug company.
New Troops
A new troop was organized at
the Fleming school Tuesday night.
Fifteen boys and the troop commit
toe were present at the meeting,
and the troop will meet every FRI
day night. Mr.. Hartwell OF the
Equitable Life Insurance company
will be tho scoutmaster Of this
troop.
A troop was organized at Bell.
Wow Monday night. There will
probably be % scouts in this troop,
and Mr.. White of the Fairmont
Normal school faculty will be the
scrntmas!er
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has been taken 10 insure the sue
Sess of tllis en- ainment and re
hearsels haze been gong On fot
some time Although 4 little De.
lated, the AFFAIR will he IN the na
Etnre OF Washington birthday
program. Parents and patrons OF
the school are invited to be pres.
ent for the program.
Sold Properly.
Mr.. and Mrs. orval Harrison have
recently sold their fine dairy farm
and its equipment. Walker saun-
ders is the new owner, and he took
possession Of the property the last
of the week. Mr.. Saunders will
conduct the dairy on the same basis
as the former. owner. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harrison expect to leave in a short
time for points in the South, where
they will remain for some time for
the benefit of the lntter's health
Change Location.
The firm or Demary Brothers,
general merchants, has leased the
Winchester Coal company store
room and expect to be in the new
quarters after the first OF March.
The building has been thoroughly
renovated and put In first class
condition for the new tenants, who
are preparing TO enlarge their stock
Of goods to some extent when they
become settled.
Attended Lecture.
Among those who were at Shinns.
ton on Tuesday evening for the Ly.
ceum course lecture were the Miss.
es Lorene Sturm, Helen and Jose.
phine Martin, Georgia Sprigg, su.
san Hughes, DR.. Nutter and family,
and James Bramlet. On their re-
turn they spoke very highly OF the
entertainment.
Epworth League Social.
The members OF the Epworth
League OF the, NJ. Z. church Will
hold their regular monthly socIa.
on next Saturday evening. An es.
pecially good musical program has
been prepared for the occasion, and
there will also be the usual social
hour OF which games and refresh
ments WILL be interesting features.
Free Methodists.
Members Of the FREQ Methodist
church have been, holding u series
OF meetings this week. Beginning
with tonight's. service n district
conference will be held with pas.
tors from the various churches OF
this faith from all over the district
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present There vim Sc exeeIiens
effnons each evening % which
every one & inyfted /
TeSAaeDengah.
The Misses Helen, Josephine and
Betty Martin, May Hess, Messrs.
Edgar ,Harmer and Pete Martin. 10.
cal musicians, went 10 Monongah
yesterday evening TO assist with
the music for the revival meetings
which are being held at the South.
ern n. E. church by Rev. T. ].
TIopson.
Personals.
Mrs. Eta Deyore and daughter
Mary Frances, have returned from
'Clarksburg where they had spent a
few days as guests OF. the formers
sister. Miss Sarah Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas H. Lawliss
and son. James, arc guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. H. D. Cooper, OF Ciarks-
burg.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. vanmeter,
who have boon living in apart
ments in the Mommirth residence.
have moved to property on school
house hill
Miss Mary Hess, Of the Haywood
school faculty, was q recent guest
of Miss Betty Martin.
Mrs. Brown, who has been very
I'll with pneumonia, is showing
symptoms OF Improvement at this
time.
C. II. Rockwell was business
visitor in Fatrmont yesterday.
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E5ess ~ siipnsson sang u tie shS,
let q the 81. South church
last ntSnt
Miss Jennie Banks and Miss
EnAlyn LeySlle were calling o,s
friends In Fairmont Thursday.
Miss Pearl Morris Of Camden
avenue Is the guest Of her sister,
Mrs. Nathan Vance, at CIarksburs
this week.
Mrs W F. whitehair has re-
turned afts- few days visit With
her daughter. Mrs. Wiley Curry in
Fairmunt
born 10 Mr.. and, Mrs. Anthony
Vtngle at their homo Ia Thoburn,
Monday. : baby boy.
Misses Edna and Caroline.
Swtsher II Jane Lev were her
Wednesday. the guests OF their
brother. ]. B. Swisher, who is GIN.
ploytd In the company store hcre.
The Arrival OF Kitty" the home
talent show produced Wednesday
as a matinee and again WedncS-
day night at the West Monongah
high school, was the best home
talent show seen this season, so
those who saw It declare.
Miss Lorraine NuZum OF ShIun
ston and Andrew Lesson OF Mon.
ongah were married In Shinnston
last week AMI will soon take up
their residence here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rohl Dlllow. weeo
visiting the formers parents. Mr.
and Mrs. James Dillow at MIllers.
Vile Sunday.
Guild Meets Tomorrow
The senior chapter OF the World
Wide guild OF the Baptist church
will meet this evening at the homs:
Of Miss Bonnie Fleming on Flcm-
Ing Hill.