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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
PRESBYTERIANS' AIM
First Denomination To Use
Christian In Connection With
Work in United States

NEW YORK, May 4.-"The Pres
byterian church is the first denomin-
alton with the courage to put the
word Christian in its official title
for educational work throughout the
United States" said DIR. Edgar P.
Hill, general secretary of the old
PRESBYTERIAN General Board of Edu-
cation, commenting on the organiza-
ton, which was elected in this city
today
Women constitute one-third of
the membership of sc in the new
board. The new board takes in the
old General Board of Education, the
greater portion of the work of the
Board of Publication and Sabbath
Schools, the permanent committee
on mems work, the Board of Tenn
perance and Moral Welfare, the per
manent committee on Sabbath OBJ
seryance, secondary schools and col
leees of various old boards, and
missionary educational departments
of the old boards.
The chief executive is to be the
general secretary The business de-
nartment is to take over the large
publisbing interests of the old Board
of Publication. There will be
division of hristian education in the
home. church. and community. The
hoard will concern itself with the
57 PRESBYTERIAN colleges of me
country. Other departments viii be
for missionary education, mems
work, moral welfare, including tenn
nerance. Christian education in edu
cationai institutions, and colleges,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
LoWNDEs LET'S CONTRACT

VALDOSTA, May 4.-Uhalrman
o. K. Jones and Messrs. Gardner
Moore and J. p Carter, comprising
the remainder of the board Of coun
ty commissioners, are in Atlanta to
be present when bids are opened
for the paving project 204, which
extends from the Lowndes county
line through Echols county to the
Florida line. The State Highway
department, after preparing the
specifications asks the bids be sub
mitted for consideration on May 2.
The specifications call for the work
to commence in ten days and to
be completed within sixty working
days. iTha project consists of )
and 65-l0Q miles Of gravel paving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
CAROL INA GOVERNOR.
HERE SATURDAY
Meeting AT Courthouse AT 2 P.
M. To Hear Mcleod, Walker
And DIR. Soule

The farmers and business men of
Sumter and adjoining counties will
be addressed at the court house Sat
uray at 2 p. m. by Governor Thorn
as G. Mcleod, of South Carolina.
The subject of Gov. McLeod's ad-
dress will be cooperative marketing
of cotton.
Governor Mcleod is one of the
most successful farmers in Lee
County, South Carolina.
Governor Mcleod is in the fore
front of progressive movements in
South Carolina. He is regarded as
one of the best public speakers, in
that state, and one of the leading
exponents of cooperative marketing
in the South. Previous to his be-
ing elected governor, he was for a
years lieutenant governor of South
Carolina.
Mr.. J. C. Greer ana E. B. Con-
we'll are directing the membership
campaign in Sumter and the other
counties in this section of the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
LOST THREE FINGERS BY
EXPLODING DYNAMITE

ALBANY, May Pressing a
dynamite cap so hard that it explod-
ed in his hand, George Barrett, a
negro boy, lost three fingers from
his right hand, which were removed
by am Albany surgeon Wednesday.
The accident occurred in Lee county
on the Fowltown farms, where dy-
Mantle had been used for blasting
holes in which to plant peach trees.
The boy was sitting in an oak tree
when the explosion occErred, but
was not knocked out. lie insisted
that he had been shot.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
DIVIDE HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS

ALBANY, May 5-The city board
Of education of Albany has decided
to separate high school for the boys
and girls, and has elected Miss
Mamie Brosnan principal of the
girls high school and M. NJ. Wills,
principal of the boys high school.
a portable annex win be erected in
connection with the present high
school building, and this, with two
rooms of the old building will be
used for the boys high school, while
the remainder Of the present struc-
ture will be used for the girls. Sep
arate classes and class rooms Will
be maintained. Plans have been
discussed for more than year for
a new 500, 900 to 100000 joint
city-county high school.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
ATTENDS DoDsoN FUNERAL

John f. Lewis, brother-in-law
of Col. Dodson, and Misses Caro-
and pearl Lewis left this afternoon
for Amer;cus to attend the funeral
which will probably occur Thursday
They made the trip over the high
" Nr. Dodson was well known in
this city, having frequently visited
Mr.. Lewis family here. He made
friends wherever he went, being Of
. robust statue and jolly disposi-
tion. He was a prominent lawyer
and and was a big influence in state
noItics, having served in both
inches Of the general assembly
and was president of the state sen,
ate ate during the administration OF
Governor Allen Candler.--Faldosta
Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
CONF FESSES KILLING
FAMILY IN OKLAHOMA
Two Now Under Arrest Own Up
And Implicate Husband OF
One of Victims


IDABEL, Okla, May 4.-Jack
Pope and Red Harvey, now under
arrest, have confessed to an i'm
plication in the killing Of Thomas
Hansell, his wife, their daughter,
Mrs. Lydia Pope and two children
at the hansell home, near Howarth,
last April 26, and have charged
John Pope, estranfed husband of
Mrs. Pope with responsibility
for the chime, according to an
nouncement by officers.
Jack Pope guided officers to a
place near the Hansell home, where
three shot guns We're found with
which, it is alleged ne abprs Of the
Hansell family were killed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
RUM SHIPS
HANG AROUND

NEW YORK, May 4.-The rum
fleet which apparently had run away
yesterday in the face of three
sided attack by government forces
has circled back and is lying in an
extended formation off the coast,
Captain Berry of the coast guard
service announced today.
The yatch Istar and the British
tanker Warsawa are off Jones in
let, while some schooners are scat
tered in open formation about IL
miles apart. ..@
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
ATLANTA POLICE BARBECUE

ATLANTA, Ca, May 4.-The an
nual police relief barbecue is to be
held here May II at Lakewood
park, according to announcements.
Features Of the day will include mo-
tor races in which a number of well
known racers will participate. The
money derived from the sale of
tickets to the barbecue will be
placed in police relief treasury
which aids disabled officers and the
widows and orphans Of dead police
nen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
B. II. KALMON ELECTED
PRESIDENT ALBANY ROTES

ALBANY, May 4.-B. H. KaImon
was elected president Of the Albany
Rotary club Thursday; S. A. Leg
gett, vice president; 4. w. Ventu-
leGC, treasurer; Lee NJ. Stone, secre-
tary, and L. L. Farce and r. E.
Mccormack directors for the three
year term. Retiring president, Jul
ian Reynolds was presented with
solid silver pitcher by the Rots.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
OUIMET OF FBOSTON WON
CHALLENGE GOLF CUP

SANDWICH, Eng. May T. BY
Associated Press. Francis Ouimet,
of Boston, Mass, won the Royal st.
Georges champion grand challenge
golf trophy today, defeating by one
stroke, Dr.. o. H. Willing, of Port
land, Ore. in a play-off Of yesterdays
tie.
Ouimet took II strokes for 18
holes, while Willin~ took rs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
NOTICE TO SWIMMING
POOL BONDHOLDERS

Owners of swimming pool bonds
bearing date of September 1st, 1921,
are entitled to interest on these
bends at the rate Of so per annum.
An amount sufficient to take care of
the interest on the bonds issued was
set aside by the Treasurer, F. r. Har-
rold, on September /, 1922. Some
of the bondholders have called on
the treasurer for the interest due
them, but many have not. This money
will be held for the owners until
called for or until the bonds come in
for cancellation in exchange for sea-
son swimming tickets. Bondholders
are reminded that they may secure
the accrued interest upto Sept. list,
1922, but if bonds of the issue Of
September /, 1921, are exchanged
for season swimming tickets, the
owners thereof will lose the interest
dating from September /, 1922, to
September 1, 1928, the next interest
date.
S. R. HEYS
j. B. ANSLEY
j. RALSTON CARGILL
Swimming Pool Bond Commission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK is
RECORDED ON INSTRUMENT

CLEVELAND, May "A 8eis-
mograph in Stignatus college here,
recorded an ealth shock at Hap
O'Clock this morning aild another
five minutes later Father Oden-
bach in charge Of the observatory,
estimated the distance at four to
five thousand miles, but was unable
TO say in what direction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
A pArHETlC FUNERAL

MOTTLTRIE, May 4.-Raphael
PoatTiebt. of Moultrie; died after a
brief illness on Friday night and
his funeral occurred in that city
sunday afternoon, a number of his
I;ttie nlavmates acting as pallbear-
l,~s' n,s and eonsigning his body to its
last resting place. He was news
bov @ for the Moultrie Observer and
,vos ngy admired by the patrons Of the
maner na because of his diligence IN
serving Ser them in all kinds Of weather,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
ARCHIBOLD TO ERECT
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Standard Oil Magnate Gives
Thomasville Institution To
Honor Father

THOMASVILLE, May 4.-John
Archibald, of New York, who has
winter residence here, has announc-
ed plans for the erection of a large
hospital here as memorial to his
father, the late John D. Archibald.
The hospital will be one of the
most modern and best equipped in
the South, according to the an
nouncement, and will contain 80
beds ad wards.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
SAW MILL IS DESTROYED

THOMASVILLE, May News
has been received here that the saw
mill owned and operated by A. IL.
Baker at Arran, Fla, had been de-
stroyed by fire. The saw mill is 10
Gated between Carrabelle and Talla-
hassee and is a total loss. 1t is esti-
mated that Mr., Bakers loss will be
$4,000, not covered by insurance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04

DIES FROM EXPLOSION
OF EMPTY GAS TANK
Three Brothers Struck Lighted
Match; Kills One. Wounds
Other Two

VALDOSTA, May 24.-Donald Ba-
ton, IA, was killed and his two BROTH
ers, Clyde, IL, and Kermit, 9, badly
burned in an explosion of gasoline
fumes caused when one of the boys
struck match at the mouth of an
empty tank car at Ewing, near here
early today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
FRENCH PROTEST Rum
RULING COURT ORDER
AGAINST THEIR SHIPS
Poincare Quoted AS Saying 1t Is
Quite Contrary to international
Laws and Custom
RUM FLEET BACK ON COAST
British Tanker and Other Liquor
Schooners Scattered Around
Radius of II Miles Apart

PARIS, May 4.-Premier Poin-
care has given Instructions that a
strong protest be made to Washing
ton against the ruling of the United
States Supreme court forbidding en-
trance of foreign ships into Ameri-
can ports with liquor aboard, says
the Lematin News. The paper as
serts that the premier holds the rul-
ing is quite contrary to interna-
tional laws.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04

Brooklyn at Boston
New York at Philadelphia.
Cincinnati at Pittsburg
Chicago at st. Louis
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
NATIONAL LEAGUE

At St. Louis, 3; Chicago 2.
At Pittsburg, 3; Cincinnati 1.
At Philadelphia, s; Boston 4.
AT New York. 9: BROOKLYN II.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
SOUTHERN LEAGUE
Yesterday Results.

At Mobile, a !; Birmingham 2.
At Little Rock; Nashville; wet.
At New Orleans, 5; Atlanta, 2.
T innings, darkness)
At Memphis, T Chattanooga IA
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04

On the paper money issued by
Lobejun, a small town in Saxony,
appears the drawing of a man dis
playing his empty pockets,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
How The Clubs
Stand
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

Yesterdays Results
At Chicago, 3; St. Louis 6.
At Detroit, 6; Cleveland 5.
At Washington, 2; New York 3.
At Boston, 3; PHILADELPHIA |
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
EVENING PRAYER AT CALVARY

Evening prayer will be said in
Calvary church tonight at 1880
o'clock,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
Today's Games

Today's Games
Detroit at Chicago.
St. Louis at Cleveland
Philadelphia at New York
Boston at Washington
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE

At Greenville, 2; Spartanburg 5,
At Charlotte, 8; Columbia 8.
At Augusta, s.; Charleston .,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
T oday's Games

] oday S Games
Atlanta at New Orleans
Birmingham at Mobile
Chattanooga at Memphis
Nashville at little Rock
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
AMERICUs SPOT COTTON

Strict middling, 25 "a cents.
New York Futures May July Oct.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04

26.93 l25. .6S I23.78
.27.O5I I25.73l 1885
.27.15I25.95I 1884
.26.75I I25.5Ol23.79
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-04
WEATHER.

For Georgia: Continued fair
warmer Saturday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-02
Mrs. Nj. E. Cooper

Mrs. NJ. Z. Cooper, aged ~ years,
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
+. l.. Maxwell, here Monday morning.
The funeral was held at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Maxwell Monday after
noon, the services being conducted by
Rev. W. II. McEwen. pastor of the
Baptist church. and burial was In the
Cooper family lot in the Shiloh GENE
terry.
Mrs. Cooper had been an invalid for
many years and had made her home
with her daughters in Pocahontas since
the death of her husband several years
ago. She had been a consistent mem
ber of the Missionary Baptist church
since early wOmanhood. She leaves
one son, A. ]. Cooper. and three daugh-
ters. Mrs. Kate Magruder, Mrs. W. II.
Bennett and Mrs. Frank Maxwell, be
sides many other relatives and a host
of friends.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-02
Surprise Birthday Dinner

On last Sunday, Oct. 2Sth, the many
friends of Uncle John Wilson gathered
at his home for the purpose of cele-
brating his Goth birthday.
His daughter and daughters-in-law
knowing that he would go to Sunday
schoOl-a duty that he never fails to
perform-went to his home and ar
ranged the table and greeted the people
bidding them wait and see his grand
surprise, for surprised indeed he was,
to see so many Of his friends whom he
had not seen for some time. A good
number who were at Sunday school
followed a short distance behind Uncle
John and his wife with well filed
baskets which added to the almost
loaded table.
II would be impossible to mention
everything that was on that table but
there was every thing from Spanish
relish to whipped cream and eat-l
say we did. In the afternoon we en-
joyed hearing Uucle John and Aunt
Mollie tell about their trip In the west
and while we missed Bennie and Ar
mold at their old home on that day we
were glad to know that they were we'll
happy and prospering in their new 10
cation.
About four o'clock each one departed
for their homes hoping that Uncle John
might enjoy many more happy birth
days and declaring that 1t was day
never to be forgotten by the people OF
this community
One who Was There.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-02
P. H. S. Notes

Our football team won their first
game Saturday in spite of the bad
weather. Our team played better than
ever before Every day in every
way our team is getting better and
better" The score was 6 to o. We
win play Walnut Ridge Nov. Z, a
large crowd is expected to attend.
Or, Hamil gave very interesting
lecture Friday morning to the health
class, ON the eye.
Rev. Greer, with his assistant. Mr..
Glover, took charge of the chapel
period Monday morning and we will
have High School night Friday.
Glendon Brown is back to his studies
this week.
Carl Dixon has been absent from
school this week.
Lillian Stubblefeld was teaching
Mrs. Grace Bakers room Monday.
The seniors have signed contract
with the Stra;ford Engraving Company
for their annual.
The Juniors are working toward a
banquet this year.
Several of the Juniors and Seniors
are interested in the Scholastical de-
bate, and more details will be given
next week.
The Dramatic club held its second
meeting last week and decided on club
dues starting for November. They
will give a school play in chapel some
time soon. After mid-term they will
give a comedy to the public. All the
money they make will go toward the
annual.
The advertising editors are getting
advertisements this week for the an
nual. II is hoped all the business
houses will take an ad.
Cecil Perrin is absent from school
this week on account Of sickness.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-02
Arrested on Serious Charge

Chief Deputy Sheriff Powell OF
shannon county. Missouri. arrived
here Sunday morning I'm search of one
John Conoway and a girl said To be
his niece, who left the county some
weeks ago. and who were charged
with living together as man and wife
The couple was located in the Rich
woods community, near the Lawrence
county line, and in company with DE
putty sheriff Perrin the officer went
down and arrested the parties and
brought them to town. ConOway was
placed In jail and the woman was tax
en- care Of at local boarding house
until Monday morning when they wer,
both taken back to Missouri for trial.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-02
Methodist Revival

The Norris Greer eyangelistic party
arrived last Saturday afternoon and
on Sunday morning the first service of
the Methodist revival was held at the
church A large crowd was present
at the morning hour, and likewise the
night service was well attended. The
weather the forepart of the week was
unfavorable and kept many people
away and the special week at the opera
house attracted many people who are
usually regular attendants at church
services. However, the meeting is grow
ing in interest and the pastor. the
evangelist and the church people are
yet hopeful for a great revival of re-
ligiOn in the church Rev. Norris is
a splendid speaker and the singer, Mr..
Glover. fills his place well. A large
choir of fifty or more voices Is furnish
ing some very fine music Special ser
vices will be held next Sunday and at
different times as the meeting pro-
crosses. The cooperation of the other
churches of the town is very crafty
ing to the Methodist people.
Evangelist Greer announces the fol
lowing subjects for the evening hours
for the coming week. beginning this
Thursday evening Z O'Clock:
Observation-Disclosures Service.
Friday-School Night, pitching His
Tent"
Saturday-"Where Art ThouT
Sunday, 1890 Christian Faith"
Sunday, Z :OO-"Excuses, No. l."
Monday No. 3"
ay-"TOmorrow."
Wednesday," Binding, Binding Pow
er of Sin"
Series on Future State" begins
Thursday night.
Don't fail to hear the first message
on the night series, mans Present
and Future state" which will be given
Saturday night,
A series of sermons on christian
Living" will be given at the morning
services. The initial number will be
delivered Monday at o, a. IN.
Two services daily, . a. m. and
p. m.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-02
Will Move Pauper Farm

The County Quorum Court last Fri
day voted to sell the old county pauper
farm and buy another. more conven-
iently located The location Of the
present farm is not at all suitable,
there is too much land, of the quality
II is, and not enough cOnveniences
otherwise. A board of commissioners
composed of Judge Million, Lee Mays,
J. S. Brown, Esq. J. A. Douglas and
j. II Jackson was elected and given
power to dispose of the old property
and to purchase a new location nearer
town. 1t is probable that location
will be selected on one Of the good
roads and just outside the city limits.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-02
Mrs. WaddIe tntertslns

Mrs. Jake waddle was the charm
ing hostess Wednesday afternoon.
compllmenting her house guest, Miss
Belle Ketchem, with Five Hundred
party. The card rooms were decor
ated with chrysanthemums and dahl
ias. The high score was held by Miss
Catherine Carter. Mrs. Chas. Black
cut consolation and Miss Ketchem
received guests prize.
The yellow and white color scheme
was carried out In the decorations,
score cards and favors. A delicious
two-course luncheon was served TO
the following: Mesdames. Carter,
Henderson, Hamil, Voohers, Selma
baum, G. Preston, Wilson, Bristow,
Barlow. Black, J. l.. Preston, Mack
Dalton, l.. b. Price, Lucas, Saliee,
Stuttle and J. w. Shannon. Misses
Lucille and Catherine Carter and Miss
Belle Ketchem OF Imboden.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-02
Our Honor Roll

Subscriptions are coming in fairly
well and many are taking advantage
of our clubbing offer. We have re-
ceived quite nice bunch of new and
renewal subscriptions since last issue
The list follows:
A l. WeatherfOrd. II o Odom, l I
James, l. II Boyer, Don NJ Ruff. NJ
White. G b Collier. J w Timer. j c
Patterson. ID + Kirk, Mrs Maggis
Meier. w II Johnson, Mrs NOla MOrri
son, A l. Il Davis, G + BOde, Nelson
Ladd, 7 NJ Mays, J + Jones, Dave
Stubblefield, W r Dismang. Elbert
Triplett, G II Haynes, J B French
John Haulcroft, Mrs Minnie Tyler, II
% Helm, T J Ennis. II h Boycan. J II
Missile, 4 l. Broadway, Mrs NJ John.
son, J II Ledbetter, Harry Fairchilds
Charley Holmes, B w williams. Rev
Jos FrOitzhelm, J + Rapert, Joe A
Johnston, Sam Stout, J NJ Jackson
Mrs Efiie Lomax. McNabb. J @ Slay.
ton, Paul Lewis, ID G Jones. Willie
Lane. + Hendrix.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-02
J. ". "BILL" DECKER
KILLED BY Ben DAME

]. W, Decker, commonly known as
"Blll" Decker, was shot and instant
ly killed by Ben Dame this Thursday
morning at about 3:3oo'clock, at Deck
ers home. II is said that a poker
game was In progress and that a dis
pute arose over the game which led
TO the killing. After the shooting
Dame was arrested by Sheriff Gullett
and Night Marshal Ownby 1t is
said that Dame does not deny the
killing, but states that he shot In
self defense. A coroner's inquest will
be held over the remains Of Decker
at nine o'clock this morning. Furth-
er particulars are not obtainabe as
this paper goes TO press,
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-02
POcahOntas Wins

Pocahontas High football team won
from Jonesboro @ to 0 on the local
gridiron last Saturday afternoon. The
touchdown was made by Cecil Perrin
on a sixty-yard run. This Is the first
game to be won by the local team this
season out of three contests. but 1t is
not to be the last. The team has been
strengthened greatly during the last
few days by the addition of heavier
and better trained boys and they are
going to show some class in future
contests.