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The Sauk Centre herald., 1923-07-26
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Many beautiful Willmar girls will
appear in the folk and fancy dress,
witch representations and other fea-
lures of the home talent pageant to
be presented by the Willmar Legion
post July 26, 27, when the devil
will appear in person at his forge,
the pageant name being "The Div
lis Forge"
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
FRESH TURKISH
TANGLE.

There are prospects of another oil
controversy in Aaiatic Turkey.
In 1900 an American syndicate
eaded by Colby NJ. Ccster, retired
admiral, got a consessiOn from the
then sultan covering what's supposed
to be very rich oil district around
Lake Van.
Before this syndicate got to work
the war started. Nothing could be
done while it lasted. Then the old
imperial Turkish government was
overthrow The new regime rept
udiated a good many of te old ones
acts, but the news comes now that
the Angora council of ministers has
decided the Chester concession is all
right. The Turkish parliament seems
likely to concur.
The British thought they had an
oil monopoly in Asiatic Turkey and
they're almost certain to be more
than disappointed if they learn they
Continued on Page Two,)
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
DEATH OF MRS. HORACE
LANIER At WEST POINT

News reached Americus today Of
the death at West Point Of Mrs
Horace Lanier, a relative of Frank
Lanier, who passed away at her
home in that city Wednesday Death
was due to pneumonia and funeral
services were held today at West
Point, with interment in the ceme-
terry there.
Mrs. Lanier, who was Miss Annie
May Hall, Of Atlanta daughter Of
the late Thomas n. Hall, was very
active in church, community and club
work there, being a member Of the
First Baptist church, the West Point
Woman's club and other local organ
izations, charitable and uplift under
takings.
She was married to Horace Ia
nier son Of the late Col. FraJx IA
nier of Americas, and cousin #
Frank Lanier Of the Americus Gro
Gerry Co., about ten years ago,
nier Of Americus, about ten years
and besides her husband she
leaves a daughter, Mary Dudley,
aged 6 and a brother,
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05

" hats Going
on i'm the
World
By CHARLES p. STEWART.

That France will far to overcome
Rhur plans is a thing tie Paris gov
ernment isn't afraid of a bit, accord
ing to Gallo spokesmen.
It's acknowledged that the French
aren't getting as mucn coal as before
they entered the Rhur. 1t isn't dis
puted that the invasion has been ex-
pensive. It's conceded that the gov
ernment has had to overcome con-
siderable opposition at ONE.
All that doesn't bother them, the
French leader ssay. They declare
Germany has suffered so much more
acutely than France that even now
she's on te verge of yielding. When
she does SO, the French expect to get
back all they put into the enterprise,
and more too.
That is to say taht's what they
expect, provided they're left to affect
their own settlement with the Ger
mans. What they fear is that some,
body'll try to "but in"
At any rate, so the Paris press
says.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
OUTSIDE HELP
ISN'T WANTED.

The view expressed by the French
newspapers is tat their country bore
the brunt of the war, won it, and then
other countries that took part in the
peace negotiations euchred her out
of lot of the advantages she'd have
claimed if she'd made her own terms
with Germany.
THE press is fearful now, France
having sli6uldered all the expense
and trouble and taken all the risks
of the Rhur occupation, that outsid-
ers will try again to prevent her
from getting the full benefit of that,
too.
This, some Of the papers say
quite frankly, is why the French
are so suspicious of mediation. They
have an idea the mediators will think
more about their own interests than
they will about Frances.
They mention this as the main rea-
son why settlements delayed.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
MISS BACOT PLEASES
LRAGE BOSTON AUDIENCE

Mrs. G. W. Bacot has just return
ed from Boston, where she visited
her daughter, Miss Louise Bacot.
While there she attended produc-
tion of the musical comedy Across
the Street. the book and lyrics Of
which were written by Miss Bacot.
Music for the production was COM
posed by Sid RinehSrst. Besides
Mrs. Bacot, number of Savannah
and New York people, friends of the
author, attended the presentation.
The play delineates the work be-
ing done by Sergeant College FOR
young women students at that in-
stitution. introduced into the play
are a number Of Egyptian dances and
other art in which Sargent College
Students are usually instructed.
The play was presented in Jordan
Hall, one of the largest entertain-
ment auditoriums in Boston with an
unsuually large attendance.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
Will PRY LID OFF
BALL SEASON FRIDAY
Americus High Team to Play
Cordele Outfit at Playground
at $3.50 Tomorrow

Americus High school lads will pry
the lid off the baseball season in
Americus Friday afternoon when
they are scheduled to meet an out
fit representing Cordele, in what is
anticipated as a lively game.
The High school team was organ.
lied several weeks ago, and has had
a number of practice game, but has
played only one other team in this
contest, at Albany Tuesday Ameri-
Gus was defeated 80, though the
playing was hard and interesting
throughout. At Albany Americus
batsmen were apparently weak, be.
ing unable to connect with the AL.
bany pitchers curves, and yesterday
and today the players have been
practicing especially with type view
to improving their battoing ability.
As a result Of this practice, it is ex-
pected Amercus vii lmake a much
better showing in the game with Cor
dele here Friday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
MUNICIPAL BUDGET IS
CHIEF TOPIC BEFORE
COUNCIL NE NIB { RS
Figures For First Quarter Under
Poole Administration Sub :
nnitted Last Night
EXPENSE WITHIN INCOME
Total Expenditures for Quarter
just Ended Shown AS
$17,065.25

Consideration of the municipal bud
getf or the quarter ended March 81
was the principal topic discussed by
City Council last night during meet
ing lasting approximately an hour.
Present at the meeting were. Alder
men, Mitchell, Witt, Harris, Alison,
and Carswell, with Bayor Poole pre-
siding and Alderman Hugh Mize alb
sent.
Just as council was about to con-
vene, the lights in the city hall build
went out, which delayed the gather
ing short while. 1t was explain
ed later that interruption in cleo
trio services was caused by belt
running off at the municipal water
plant which generates current fur
nished at the municipal building.
Prior to the meeting a statement
compiled by Mayor Poole showing
annual departmental appropriations
under the Pace Budget bill, and ex-
nenditures by departments during
the first quarter If 1928, had been
placed upon the desk of each alder.
man. These statements gave in de.
tail the appropriations and expendi-
lures for each division within the
several departments, with the amount
each had exceeded or been held un-
der the total sum appropriated for
that division and department for the
year. Total expenditures shown for
the quarter were $17,06526, which
indicates that with no increase in
spending during the remainder of TIC
year, the city's expenses will come
within the total appropriations, with
a tidy balance Of $9,149,96 remain
ing, should estimated receipts ae-
tually produce a total of 77410,
which sum has been appropriated
for various departments throughout
the year.
In the street department expendi-
Continued on Page 50
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
MRS. N0RELAND WINS
A. & P. GOLF AFFAIR
Mrs. NJ. H. Wheeler Runner-Up
and Mrs. Lucius McCleskev
Third-Much Interest

The spring ladies approach and
putting contest at the Americus golf
club Wednesday afternoon resulted
in a victory for Mrs. W. D. More
land, with Mrs. NJ, H. Wheeler sec.
ond, and Mrs. Lucius L. McCleskey,
third
The contest was a spirited one with
a number of ladies participating and
interest at high poin. The match
marked the opening of the spring
contest season on the links here, a
previous scheduled match play hav-
ing been postponed on account Of
inclement weather.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
CARSWELL, BUNGALOW
is BOUGHT BY BAUCH

A real estate deal of interest just
consummated here is the sale of the
CarswelI bungalow on South Lee
street to ]. A. Baugh, who will oe-
cupv the property as home. The
consideration involved, it is stated,
was S6,750. The bungalow is new
structure erected a year ago by the
Odom Beatty Co, as an Investment,
and as been occupied since its com
pletion by Mrs. Ruth Davis Carswell,
who sold it to Baugh. Mrs. Carswell
now makes her home with DR.. and
Mrs, f. L. Carswell, Mr.. Baugh and
family having moved into the bum
galow Immediately upon consumma-
tion of the purchase.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
BELOVED AMERICUS
RESIDENT DIES TODAY
Mrs. r. ]. Perry SuccUrnbs After
Long Illness-Funeral at $3.50
Friday Afternoon

Mrs. Mary Frances Perry died at
6:10 O'Clock this morning at the fam
lily residence 3O9 Jackson street,
death following an illness of two
weeks.
Funeral services will be held from
the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.
D. Gatewood, 211 South Lee street,
Friday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Rev. John M. Cutler, pastor of the
First Methodist church, will conduct
the obsequies, assisted by Rev James
B. Lawrence, rector of Calvary
church and a warm personal friend
of the family. Interment will be in
Oak Grove cemetery.
- Active palbearers will be 7. G..
Hudson, D. F. Davenport, C. R. Whit
ley, John Sheffield, C. M. Council and
E. Y. AndrewsHonorary pallbearers
who will serve are J. A. Hixon, L. G.
Council, W. A. Dodson, w. E. Brown
and ]. E. D. Shipp.
Surviving are her husband, R. J.
Perry, one sister, Mrs. R. E. Alli-
son, of Americvus; one brother,
John NJ. Glover, of Pelham, besides
a number of nieces and nephews.
Her daughter, Mrs. A. D. Gatewood
and Mrs. Charles Earnest, also sur
vive.
Mrs. Perry, who was one Of the
most beloved women of the COM
munity, was born and reared in Sum
ter county, having spent practically
all her long and useful life in Amer
icus, where she was identified with the
best interests of the community. She
was 81 years of age, and had been
in failing health for some time, her
condition having become critical
within the past two weeks. She was
a member of First Methodist church,
and during her active days was a re-
gular attendant at its services, as
sisting in every movement of the
congregation. Her influence was
widely It, and her death has caused
widespread sorrow in Americus and
Throughout the county, where her
family connection is large and prom
inent.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
KHAN OFFICIALS At
ATLANTA SURRENDER
AND FURNISH BONDS
McKnnon, Chief investigator,
and Furney, Accused Cashier.
Deny Charges
BAIL FIXED AT $1,000 EACH
Both Are Member of the Evans
Faction and Have Been High
in k K. X. Councils

ATLANTA, April st. ]. McKin-
non, chief Of the investigation de-
partment, and N. w. Furney
Cashier of the Ku Klux KIan sur
rendered early today in answer to
warrants sworn out by E. ]. Jones,
an associate Of Emperor" VIM. ].
Simmons charging larceny after
trust.
McKinnon is charged with embez-
Element, $4,000 and Furney Of
$4,000 of funds belonging to the
Khan.
Both men were released on bonds
of $4,000 each. They are officials un-
der imperial wizard Evans.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
.FRIENDLESS STRANGER
ENDS OWN LIFE TODAY
Unidentified White Man Found
Dead in Abandoned House
Near Eastman Yesterday

EASTMAN, April ST have no
home, no kin, no money, no friends.
Bury me anywhere. The strain ana
struggle is too great. The world is too
cold. God forgive me-" This was the
text of a note found on body of uni
Identified white man age 60, which
was found hanging from a rafter in
an unoccupied house near here yes
terday.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
BURMA'S WEALTH
OF OIL

Just as he was leaving the cabinet
ex-Secr6rtarV of the Interiar Fall
charged that conspiracy, including
interests in every important coun-
try but this one, exists to gobble up
the worlds oil supply, exaust Amer
ica, and then lay the United States
under tribute for every gallon she
has to have in future.
Now, only few days later, comes
Englands' announcement that her
government was mistaken awhile ago
when it declared everybody but Brit
ons barred from looking for oil in
Burma, which is supposed to be very
rich in such deposits.
1t seems England laid claim to a
Burma monopoly under an arrange
ment said to have been made by
Queen Victoria and Lord Salisbury,
in te days when he was her prime
minister. But the latest statement
is to te effect that the queens and
his lordship's signatures to the pa
pers hisc lain was based on, are
found to be bogus. So if Americans
want to hunt oil in Burma they're
welcome to, so far as E::5.,~nd's con-
cerned.
In some quarters terc's disposi-
tion to question whether this discov-
cry ever would have been made but
lor Secretary Falls accusation.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
SEVENTEEN DIE WHEN
STORM SWEEP TWO
SEPARATED SECTIONS
twenty-five Persons Killed
!. and Fifty Buildings Wrecked
4 at Wendell, N. c.
SO HURT AT ALEXANDRIA
Two Red River Towns in Louisi-
ana Suffer Heavy Losses
During Storm
SO HURT AT ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDER, A La. April b
Death toll as a result of the tornado
which late yesterday swept Alexan-
dria and Pineville small town
across Red River from this city was
placed this mbrning at seventeen.
A check by authorities has devel-
oped various undertaking establish
ments in this city had the bodies of
13 white and four negro victims.
The list of injured is placed at 60
persons.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
COUNTY WILL BUY
NEW ROAD TRUCK

The Board of County commits
sioners at their last meeting decided
upon the purchase of a new truck
for use Of the roads department,
and the purchase will be consummat-
ed this week. A committee, com,
posed Of G. c. Hawkins, J. f. Poole
and County Engineer J. b. Ansley
was named to effect the deal.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
BENNETT AND BEARD
QUIzzED BY WARDEN
Athens Taxi Drivers Claim They
Drove Strangers Past dospilal
Where Chapman Escaped

ATHENS, April deputy War
den Fletcher of the Atlanta Federal
Penitentiary, and other officials to-
day questioned two Athens taxi
drivers in hope of finding a. clue to
the whereabouts of Gerald Chapman,
leader in the $1,0O0,O0o mail robbery
in New York two years ago, who
escaped from hospital here last
night.
Chapman was being treated for
wounds received when he escaped
from Federal prison ten days ago
at the time Of his second escape,
Jessie Bennett and FELTON, Beard
who claims to have driven two stran-
ger about the city yesterday after
noon told officers their passengers
ordered them to drive several times
past the hospital where Chapman
was confined. One time they said
woman was picked up and rode for
several blocks, then the party re
turned to a point near the hospital
Athens las night on a grain
It is alleged the two strangers left
Athens last Night on train for
New York.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
TWENTY FIVE DEAD
At WENDELL, n. c.

WENDELL, N. c. April s. Wind
storm here last night injured ap-
proXimately rs persons, destroyed so
buildings wrecked many others, and
bzadly damaged crops.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05

If Haines could hit like Tucker
and Tucker could field like Haines
both would win regular berths in
the outfield ff
Bengough, with Buffalo last year,
will be retained as third string catch
er. He has great promise.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05

not be live subject at the eonirig
session, he believes, adding, howeYcr'
that if lit should develop that coa-
templated additions or improvements
on the present capital would cost
too much, it might be economy to
move the capital to Macon and le6
them bear the expense. q would
oppose any step that viii tend to an
increase of taxes or put the state any
deeper in debt"
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05

The cases of Tucker and Haines
are unusual. Haines is a great field
er, very fast and wonderful run
ner, but rather shy with the stick.
Tucker, a left-handed batsman, can
sure hit them, but has much to learn.
as Q fielder.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05
AMERIcUs SPOT COTTON

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Americus times-recorder., 1923-04-05

Georgia Thunderstorms this after
noon. Fair and cooler tonight and
Friday.
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24

sa.-Miss Edith Attix of Wilmington,
spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Attix.-Mr. and
Mrs. Stuart Thompson and Mr.. Thom-
as Attix of Philadelphia, spent the
weekend with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Attix.-W. E. Bright spent
Sunday in town.-Mr. H. w. Hilyard
has purchased a new touring car
Miss Mary Clark of Wilmington,spent
the weekend with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. H. B. Clark.-Mr. and Mrs.
George Short have been entertaining
company.-Mr. and Mrs. S. NJ. Taylor
entertained their children on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. S. Arthurs and
daughter, wish to express their thanks
and appreciation for flowers and auto
mobiles, during their recent bereave-
ment.-adv.
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24
KENTON
Items of Personal and Social Mentor
Cleaned About Town

4 4
Cleaned About Town
Kenton, October 23.-Personals.-
Miss Helen Hudson spent the week
end with her father, Mr.. Clifford Hud-
son near Smyrna.--Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
T. Davis entertained company on Sun
day.-Mr. Clinton Guthrie spent Sun
day with his parents, Rev. and Mrs.
w. B. Guthrie.-Mr. and Mrs. H. w.
Wilkins and son Henry, spent the
weekend in WilmingtOn-Miss Elva
Jarman spent the weekend with her
sister, Mrs. E. R. Remley.-Mrs. Ry-
near Ford, and son Warner, spent Sat
urday with her mother, Mrs. E. R.
Remley-Mrs. Esther Wright has
been visiting Mrs. Lille Wright in
Cheswold.-Mrs. Ralph Knots and
daughter Frances, have been visiting in
Clayton Mrs. William Greenwell
spent Friday in New Castle.-Mrs.
Ollie Jones and sons, Stanley and Will
liam, spent one day last week in Odes-
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24

ty-fOur years for each man.
The meeting of the Clerks General |
Committee of the Pennsylvania Rail
road for the Eastern Region, which
opened its annual session at Dover |
recently, was brought to an abrupt |
close shortly after the session was
convened when a telegram was re-
ceived from President Collidge re-
questing that the seventeen district
chairmen present at the meeting go
too Washington for conference there
Saturday with the Labor Board. When
the telegram was received the as
semblage voted to honor the Presi-
dents request and adjourn the meet
ing so that the chairmen, who were
present, could leave for the Washing
ton conference. The adjourned meet
ing will be held in Washington on
October 25 and &c. The clerks pres
ent represented the Eastern Region of
the Pennsylvania which is composed
of that area East of Altoona and COM
prises all the States from New York
to Virginia. With the meeting held
in Dover, they have now met in every
State in the region. The session there
was held in the Office rooms on the
second floor of the station building.
After the meeting adjourned the Wis
iting clerks were escorted to the State
House where they were met by Gov
ernOr William u Dpnnev who well
coined them in the Governors parlor
and then escorted them through the
State House. They seemed greatly
interested in Delawares history and
spent considerable time in the rooms
of the Archives Commission where
they were shown many valuable pap
ers belonging to State.
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24

Mr.. and Mrs. James 2. Walton and
children, of Woodlane, Edgewater
Park, N. j., have returned home after
spending the weekend with relatives
near Clayton. Mrs. Walton's mother,
Mrs. E. H. Heverin, returned home
with them.
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24
ROOMS FOR RENT

2 desirable rooms in nice residential
section Of Smyrna. Heat and light.
Address,.
P. o. BOX 542,
1910 If Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24

Four veteran employees Of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company, who were
recently placed on the roll of honor,
were the recipients of a purse of
money, presented by their shopmates.
The men honored are B. F. Kelly, T.
M. Ryan, 2. r. Fox and Thomas Cook
The presentation was male by L. T..
Ards, foreman of the boiler shops, at
the home of Mr.. Kelly. Mr. Kelly
served the company for fifty years
and five months and was retired last
June; Mr.. Ryan was general boiler in
spector on the Southern Division and
was employed by the Company for
forty-two years; Mr.. Cook was retired
after serving thirty-fve years, and
Mr.. Fox served for thirty-four years.
Fellow employees attending the pres
entation were L. T. Ardis, Edward
Mason, D. O,Neil, E. f. Cornog, w. F.
Shields, G. c. Slaughter, F. E. Hail.
T. E. Glenn, j. Beard and J. J. Don
lin. An interesting fact was disclosed
during the evening. The combined
service Of the fourteen men present
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24

Trinity Church School will meet at
2.S0 p. M, EvensOng with Sermon will
follow at $50. All welcome.
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24

AS testimonial to DR.. G. L. Alex
ander, a popular member, the Clayton
Gun Club will hold a shoot at Clay
ton on Saturday, next, October 27 at
1 p. m. The events promise much in
terest. DR.. Alexander who is the
railroad physician from this point has
been transferred to Oil City, Pa, and
takes hold of his new position Novem-
Der 1 st. He will be succeeded by DIR.
Boyd, of Oil City, who comes here
Members of the Clayton Gun Club as
well as railroad and Clayton citizens
generally regret losing DIR. Alexander
from our midst.
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24

Following the initiative of Otis P.
Jefferson, new principal of the Clay
ton School, a Parent-Teacher Asso-
citation has been organized and the
following officers elected: president,
H. C. Jones; vice-president, C. w.
Hall; treasurer, Mrs. J. A. Vansant;
secretary, NJ. A. Jones. A committee
to recommend a constitution at the
next meeting was named, which in
eludes: J. L. Shortall, Franklin Brock
son and Mrs. Sallie B. Gooding. A
social committee was also appointed
of which Otis P. Jefferson was chair
man. Other members are: J. S. Cobb,
Mrs. Angie Donovan, Mrs. J.W. HOus-
ton and Mrs. Harvey Dunning.
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24

William Jerman of this town, agent
for the Mulford Company, had a mar
row escape from death last week
when his Ford car ran into an abut-
ment. He was returning home and
was near State Road when he saw
big Hudson Super-six coming in the
opposite direction taking the road.
He swerved off the concrete to avoid
being hit and ran into an abutment.
The force was so great as to virtually
demolish his car. The motor was
driven completely back on the chassis
and how he escaped instant death is
miraculous. As it was he was jam
med up pretty badly but no bones
broken. DR.. J. S. Cobb had charge of
his case. The occupants of the big
Hudson car never stopped and went
speeding up the road, zig-zagging in a
way as to give the appearance the
driver was intoxicated
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24
CLAYTON

There will be Box Social at Oak
Hill School, Friday eve., Oct. 26.-adv.
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24

The gasoline car on the Smyrna
Clayton Branch seems to be giving
satisfaction and is so dependable that
already there are rumors that gaso-
line for power will replace steam on
the runs from Townsend to Chester
town and Centreville and the run
from Clayton to Easton and Oxford.
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24
NEWS OF CLAYTON.
.sAnd Local News Budgets from Cheswod Kenton
Blackbrd, Townsend, Thoroughfare Neck,
Leipsc, Brenford, and Their Vcinities.

tOtaled 4S6 years, an average of thir-
ty-fOur years for each man.
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24

There will be an Evangelistic Cam
paign at Salem Methodist Protestant
Church, near Delaneys, Rev. Charles
B. RObey, pastor, beginning on
Monday evening, October 20, at
7.30 o'clock. Miss Grace G. Jones,
the gifted young Baltimore evangelist
will preach each night. Inspired
preaching and inspiring singing. The
young evangelist is recognized as one
of the most wonderful of gospel
preachers of the present day. Every
body is invited to attend these meet
ings. Everybody welcome.-See adj
vertisement.-Sec.