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The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-29
Says Wife gave
Friend L0cket

Mrs. Gertrude E. Towles, "a, is not
going to get a divorce decree IL her
husband, William E. Towles, 3S, can
help 1t.
Mr.. Towles filed an answer and
crossbiIl in district court, in which he
charges cruelty.
They were married at Carmi, ILL.,,
June IL. 1906. and have four chill
dren.
During the last three years, Mr..
Towles charges, his wife has been
cross and cranky and refused to cook
meals and wash his clothes.
In December, 1920, Mr.. Towles as
serts In his crossbill, his wife pur-
chased a gold locket, had It engraved
with the initials H. NJ. and presented
1t to Horace Mukes with her photo.
graph in 1t as a Christmas gift.
Mr.. Towles charges his wife often
told him he need not do anything fol
her; that there were plenty of other
men who would fall over themselves
to do for her"
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-29
TWIN CITY MEN GET RESORT RIGHTS
Ove>ton Starts $1,000, 900 Libel Action
St. Paul rr1anWeds
Chicago Nurse

Wedding bells rang with Christmas
bells on Christmas night at 1880
when Miss Elsie Fremont, trained
nurse Of Chicago, became the bride Of
Mr.. A. e. Buckner, $50 Carroll ave-
nue.. The ceremony was performed
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Hilyard, 792 st. Anthony avenue.
The Rev. n. L. P. Jones Of st. James
A. M. e. church was the officiating
minister. The happy couple will
leave on January 1st for Chicago.
Philadelphia, New York, returning
by way of Washington. d. G. Mrs.
Buckner will remain in Chicago for
a while after the honeymoon.
Mr.. Buckner is one Of st. Paul's
well known citizens and his many
friends are Joined in wishing the
newiyweds much happiness.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-29
N. p. Man dies at
Ancker Hospital

Charles II. Stone. 416 st. Anthony
avenue. well known waiter Of the
N. P. R. R., died Wednesday morning
at $40 A. NJ. in the Northern Pacific
hospital.
For the past three months he had
complained Of not feeling well, but
kept working until two weeks ago.
when he was removed to the hospital.
Mr.. Stone was born forty-nine years
ago In Columbia, KY, but was reared
and educated in Indianapolis. He
came to st. Paul in 1919 and had re-
sided here ever since. He made many
friends and was q devoted husband
and father. His wife, the late Hester
Stone. passed away last January. He
Is survived by an only daughter Rose.
Deceased was o faithful member Of
st. James A. M. q. church, whore the
funeral will take place Saturday aft
ernoon at Q p. M. Rev. H. @. Boyd
Of st. Peters church. Minneapolis.
will officiate.
Mr.. Stone was member OF Marion
Lodge No. s, knights of Pythias. In
indianapolis.
Simpson and Wills win have charge
Of the funeral. Intefment At Oakland
cemetery.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-29
BULLETIN PLAYS
SANTA CLAUS TO
NEEDY FAMILIES
On failure to Receive COntribu-
tiOns Bulletin Sends Out
Personal Gifts

The Northwestern Bulletin played
Santa Claus to two needy families
Christmas by giving each a basketful
Of food and Christmas cheer for the
unfortunate children. The Bulletin
in the last issue asked for public con-
tributions toward a fund that would
be turned over to some Of the chari-
table organizations for the needy.
Not one contribution came into our
office but several families sent in re-
quests for assistance, despite the fact
that we had received nothing to make
purchases with.
Realizing the pathetic situation Of
these families, the Bulletin made the
gifts to make them happy. To each
family that requested assistance a
basket with the following articles
was sent: 1 dressed chicken, sweet
potatoes, cranberries, sugar, butter,
celery. corn, peas. oranges, apples,
candy and mixed nuts.
Bulletin Believes.
The Bulletin has always stood for
1909 race pride and has advocated
It through its columns. The fact that
the Bulletin serves a community in
terest Is one that cannot be denied.
Those who have censured the Bulle-
tin as being selfish should keep in
touch with our activities and they
will always find US generous at all
times. We hope to make the Bulletin
Christmas Fund an annual affair and
will begin our campaign next year in
time that there can be no excuse for
those who wish to show their willing
ness to help others. Unfortunately
one other family sent in their appeal
too late to receive a basket but ar
rangements were made for them
through a well known charitable in
stitution.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-29
'THE THREE BROWN" MAKE
BIG HIT IN LOOP HOTEL

A popular trio known az the
Three Brownies" are making quite
a hit entertaining in some OF the best
clubs and hotels Of the city. On De-
cember 16th they appeared at the
University club and on the 10th they
were accorded much praise at the st.
Paul hotel. The trio consists oi
Arthur Graham. pianiste; Raynard
Perkins and Elmer Bradley, singing
and dancing team.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-29
VOTERS LEAGUE
|. ADDRESSED BY
REV.L. ". HARRIS
st. Paul Attorney Also Speaks
Before Large Assembly at
Pilgrim Church

Rev. L. w. Harris delivered a
sterling address at the mass meeting
by the Colored Voters League held
at Memorial Baptist Church last
Thursday evening. Rev. Harris en-
couraged the effort Of the organiza-
ton and the support Of every citizen
and pledged himself unqualiiedly to
assist the organization in its great
democratic undertaking. Atty w. T.
Francis, who was hailed from the
audience. in his discourse said. "the
time has come when our mass OF
people must come together for their
common good"
Interest Shown
A very appreciative audience was
present who showed keen interest In
the remarks Of the two speakers by
their numerous applause. The pur-
pose Of the organization was clearly
explained by the secretary. Atty o.
J. Smith, who read the bylaws and
constitution which was adopted.
There will be a special meeting called
to outline the work of the Ward and
Precinct Captains work. after the
holidays. The next meeting OF the
organization will be held some time
In January which will be announced
later and to which the public win be
invited.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-29
Clef Club will
Breakfast Ball

The Minneapolis Clef club will give
the first real breakfast dance at the
South Side Auditorium at $3.50 A. M.
January (New Years Morning). !.
The doors will not open until $3.50
A. M. and the dance will continue un-
til Z A. NJ. Breakfast will be served
by the lady members Of the Clef club.
Music will be furnished by Moore's
Town Talk band. This is the first
early morning dance to be given In
the Twin Cities. The Clef club in
vite you to celebrate with them. after
your New Years party, from 1880
A. M. to A. M. ."
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-29
NORTHWEST WILL
HAVE A SUMMER
PLAY GROUND SOON
Committee of Local Men Secure
Location to Prepare Ideal
Pleasure Resort
FINANCING OF PROJECT
ASSURED BY LOCAL co.
Every Resort Privileges Will Be
At the Disposal of Race at
Springfield Lake
FINANCING OF PROJECT
ASSURED BY LOCAL co.

For many years we have thought
that our people have not had the ad-
vantages for health and recreation
that seem to be falling to the lot Of
others. Whether 1t is due to our own
backwardness or lack Of opportunity,
we cannot say.
During the past year a committee
composed Of some Of our leading citi-
zens have given 1t considerable
thought. and after having discussed
the matter at great length, determin-
ed that another year should not pass
without something being done to al
leviate these conditions.
After considerable Investigation,
we were able to locate beautiful,
springfield lake, almost a mile long
and with good fishing and bathing
facilities, with a beautifully wooded
shore line. The property comprises
all told almost a square mile Of beau
tifully wooded and rolling land sur
rounding the lake.
The property Is only a short dis
lance from the city and II IL now
served by bus line and the street
car runs quite close.
Financing Assured.
The committee has also been able
to get a tentative proposition from a
company to finance the building Of
hotel, cottages, bathing beach, bath
house, golf links, club house. tennis
courts and trap shooting. This is
probably the most complete develop
ment along these lines in the United
States, and it will be entirely for our
people, owned and controlled by
them. The best part of this is that
the property is within easy reach Of
the Twin Cities, thus making 1t avail
able TO all.
The committee is still working on
the project and hopes soon to take
the necessary steps to form a cor
poration Of our own whereby we will
be in a position to take advantage OF
this opportunity.
AS the New Year dawns. we believe
this is the greatest opportunity that
has ever been presented to us.
The men who are responsible for
the security Of this project for our
group are owen Howell, Ernest
starks, Fred d. McCracken, 8. Quay
Herndon and DR.. John R. French.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-29

. Philadelphia, Pa.--Jack Taylor,
Omaha, Neb., Negro heavyweight.
was given the decision over Battling
sikh, the Senegalese pugilist. in 10
round bout today.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-29
CAMPHOR Church
WILL OBSERVE
US. NEGRO DAY
'aThe Tenth American" Will Be
Given Again by Pastor in
Illustrated Lecture

Sunday Is the
fourth Of the
series Of Spe-
cial Days at
Camphor M. e.
church, 18th
and Broadway
streets. AS ii
is the Sunday
nearest to Jan.
I, the date on
W b 4 c h t h e
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
CLARKE FARMERS PI. AN
To GROW COTTON CROP
Leading Bankers And Merchants
Meet Al Athens And VIII Back
Fight On Boil Weevil Pest

ATHENS, Jan. 11-Lcading bank
ers and merchants of Athens and
Northeast Georgia met here yester-
day and adopted a program designed
to aid the farmers of Clarke county
and this section in the raising of the
next cotton crop. 1t was agreed at
this meeting that those farmers to
whom credit was entitled would have
no difficulty in obtaining funds from
the several banks in Athens. How
ever, the matter Of money lending
is to be left with the officers Of the
indjyidual banking institutions.
The meeting was called by Hugh
H. Gordon, Jr,, president of the Com
mercial Bank of Athens, and was at
tended by officers of all the bank
ers Of Athens and this section of
Georgia. In addition to the bank
ers, business men and experts IA
miliar with the farmers problem
were in attendance.
DIR. Andrew NJ. Soule, president of
the Georgia State College of Agri-
culture, made the initial address, and
was followed by Harold Hume and
others, who have made a close study
OF agricultural conditions and tie
ways in which to meet the many
problems confronting agricultural in
terests.
From the addresses delivered, it
was deducted that if the farmer is
to make a success with the coming
cotton crop, there are five things that
must be done. They are: Proper
preparation of the ground, especially
deep ploughing; proper selection Of
seed as to the quality of the staple
yield and early growth; intensive fer
tlllzation; intensive cultivation; use
of calcium arsenate.
Emphasis was placed by the con
terence on the fact that the use Of
calcium arsenate with none of the
other four suggestions offered would
be of little value.
Continued on Page Five.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
LIE TERM FOR FARMER;
WILL APPEAL CASE

MILLEN, Jan. 11.--A Jenkins
county jury last night found George
Jackson, farmer, guilty of numbering
Tom w. Aycock, a farmer, on Oc-
tober 13, last, and recommended
mercy. Jackson was sentenced to
life Imprisonment, and his attorneys
Immediately served notice that they
would appeal for a new trial. Only
ten Jurors tried the case The trial
began Tuesday morning. The list Of
twelve jurors could not be obtained,
and the trial proceeded, after con-
sent Of both sides, with ten jurors.
They retired early last night, and
stayed out only srots time
The defense claimed that Aycock
had insulted Mrs. Jackson, and that
Jackson finding them together in the
backyard, had killed Aycock because
of improper proposals the latter had
made to the woman The state en-
dsavored to show that bad feeling
nad existed between the men for
some time past.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
HIGGENBOTHAM GRILLED
ON WITNESS STAND.

BASTROP, La, Jan. II. - Fred
Higgenbotham, who declared himself
q charter member of the Ku Klux
Klan, asserted on the witness stand
in open hearing into inquiry of hood
ed band activities in the Morehouse
parish and the Staying of Watt Daniel
and Thomas Richard, that although
he had attended meeting of the Klan
he could name only one official,
Captain Shipwith, exalted cyclops,
of the Morehouse Klan.
Higgenbotham denied when asked
the direct question, that he went out
on the Mer Rouge-Bastrop road at
the time Richard was held up and
talked to men engaged in the hold
up.
GAS an American, isn't it true that
you knew where Richard was, and
you went to the masked band and
told them he was still in Bastrop,"
Higgenbotham was asked with ref
erence to the kidnapping of Richard
on August II. Il did not" replied
higgenbotham.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
ITALY is SUPPORTING
ALLIES IN MOVEMENT.

JARS, Jan. 11.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press.)-France has gone into
the Ruhr district with tanks, troops,
airplanes and engineers are ready.
Essen will bow to the French, and
Premier Poincare when he appears
in parliament will not tell what ne
plans to do, but hat he has done.
France, with Belgium at her side
and supported by Italy, will begin
her long talked of separate action"
The decision of President Harding 10
withdraw Immediately the American
troops from the Rhineland came as
a blow to the pride of France and
to the French sense of right, al
though there no word of official
criticism but regret.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
CHARGES MADE AGAINST
ALBANY CITY FATHERS
Bill Filed There Says Commission
Form Of Government Should
Now Be In Force

ALBANY, Jan. 11.-Sensationaf
and startling allegations against the
old city government of Albany,
which it is alleged is trying to con-
tinue itself in power without au-
thority Of law, are made in cross
bill and answer filed by advocates
of the commission-manager form of
government to the petition for in
junction filed several days ago by
the friends Of the old government.
One Of these charges is that the
old mayor and council is trying to
continue in office in spite of the
fact that the commission form Of
government is the legal form that
should now be in force according to
the contention of the commission
government advocates. This con-
tention is that the old city charter
went out Of business the second
Monday in January and that there
are no longer any such offices as
mayor and councilmen in Albany.
Those attempting to hold such offices
are holding them illegally, and all
acts performed by them are illegal,
the answer contends.
The charge is also made that the
commission government bill was rati-
fed by the people in a referendum,
as was at first officially declared by
the mayor and council, though later
Continued from Page 50 !.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
SECRET AIRY MELLON
MORE HOPEFUL. OVER
PAYMENT PROSPECT
Plan Under Consideration Com
template Considerable
Liberality
COMMISSION SAILS JAN 20
Great Mass Of Information Sub
mitted By British
Negotiators
COMMISSION SAILS JAN 20

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Chair-
man Mellon Of the American debt
commission was represented as feel
ing certain that an agreement for
refunding the British debt of over
four billions of dollars would be
reached before a tentative sailing
date of the British commission, Jan
uary 20.
Conversations between the debt
commissions thus far, and a great
mass of data submitted by the Brit
ash were believed to have cleared
the way for an early discussion Of
the terms.
1t is declared to be practically
certain the plan of settlement would
contemplate the arrangement Of
considerable tlore Iiberality than
would be possible under the imita-
tions laid down by congress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
FORMER GRECIAN KING
DIES SUDDENLY At HIS
EXILE HOME IN SICILY
First Assembled Hellenic Throne
Eight Years Ago-Twice
Banished
VICTIM OF HEMORRHACE
Took Field Against Turks In 1924
After Several Greeks Sue
cesses Before Debacle

PALERMO, Sicily, Jan. 11.-(By
the Associated Press )--Eormer King
Constantine, Of Greece, died sudden
ly here today Of cerebral hemor-
rhage.
Eight years of more have elapsed
since Constantine first assembled the
throne of Greece; for three Of these
he was an exile in Switzerland, hav-
ing been forced to 2bdicme by tie
Allies owing to his pro-German at
titude during the war. Upon the
death of his successor, his son Alex
ander due to the bite of pet mon
key, in October, 1920, Contantine
returned to Athens amid great en-
thusiasm of the Grek people, plcb-
iscitc having determined in favor of
his restoration to power.
The Treaty of Sevres, by the sign
ing of which peace was declared be-
tween the Allies and Turkey, gave
the Greeks control of Symrna and
the greater part of Thrace which,
for centruies, had been Turkish ter
ritory. The Turkish Nationalists,
led by Mustapha Kemal Pasha, in
revolt against the Constantinople'
government, opposed the provisions
of the treaty awarding those regions
to Greece and, as a result, in the
spring of 1921 the question Of re-
vising the document was discussed
at an Allied conference in London at
tended by representative of the peo-
pies involved. Despite Greek pro-
tests, the treaty was modified and
this, together with reports Of Turk
ish atrocities against Greek colonies
in Asia Minor, led to war between
the forces of Constantine and Mus
tapha Kemal. .
Constantine, after several Greek
successes, took the field against the
Turks in Anatolia in July, 1921, with
the hope, it was thought, Of quiet
ing factionaS strife at home and fur
ther strengthening his popularity.
The capture of Eski-Shehr, an i'm
portant railway junction, from the
Turks shortly after the kings ar
rival at the front, was the signal
for wild demonstrations in Athens,
the crowds marching through the
streets and acclaiming Constantine
and the Grek nation The Turks,
outnlmbered, were driven back to
Wali Angora, the Nationalist cap
ital During the fighting, Constan-
tine was stricken with intestinal
trouble at Eski-Shehr and at one
Continued on Page Two)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
CATTLE MUST NOT ROAM
IN CITY, SAYS CHIEF

There is a city ordinance in Amer
icus against cows, goats and other
domestic animals running at large
over the city, and it is the duty of
the policemen to take up such ami
mails whenever found to be giving
other folks trouble.
Complaint has recently come to
Chief of Police Bragg of depreda-
tions due to roaming cattle. 1t is
not his wish to take any action, with
out first giving warning, and ac-
quaint the folks with the provisions
of the city law against cattle doing
damage to other folks property.
Unless the warning is needed, Of
course drastic action will have to be
taken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
PREPARATIONS COMMISSION
NOT TO WITHDRAW.

WASHINGTON, Jan 1.-THE or
der bringing troops home from the
Rhine will not be followed By the
withdrawal of American participa-
tion on the reparations commission
unless it is to change the present
policy of the American government
as outlined from authoritative quar-
ters.
It is the belief of officials here
that despite the agitation in congress
regarding activities, Rowland w.
Boyden, an American unofficial OBJ
server with the commission that his
retention at his present post is Of
much value in protecting American
interests and aiding toward final set
tlement Of the reparations problem.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
AGRICULTURAL EXPERT
VISITOR IN AMERECUS

Z. F. Cauth0fn, with headquarters
in Atlanta, representing the Chilean
nitrate committee, was a visitor in
Americus today Mr.. Couthorn is
making a tour of this section in the
interest of agriculture generally, and
while here called on George o. Mar
shall at the Chamber Of Commerce.
This morning Mr.. Couthorn visited
the Third District Agricultural col
lege, where he made an interesting
talk to the student body of that in
stitution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
ALBANY DENIES USE
Of AUDITORIUM FOR
XII KLUX { CONFAB
Meeting Is Called For South
Georgia Tomorrow Night In
That City
NOTHING NEW AT BASTROP
FIiggenbothan Placed On Stand
And Questioned AS To His
Connection With Kian

ALBANY, Jan .11.-Thc use of
the municipal auditorium for big
public meeting which has been an
nounced by Rev. Roy E. Davis an
official spokesman for the Ku KIuX
Klan in this section of the state, for
next Friday night, has been denied
by the mayor and council at call
ed meeting today.
Col. William Joseph Simmons, of
Atlanta, founder and emperor invis-
ible Of the empire, was to address
the meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
REVOLUTION IN
ME MEL DISTRICT.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-A re-
volt has taken place in the whole
of Memel district" of East Prussia,
citizens are demanding that territory
be made part of Lithuania, according
to telegram to the Lithuanian le-
cation here from the government at
Kovno.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
FRENCH TROOPS NOW
ON GERMAN SOIL.

ESSEN, Jan. 1.-THE French are
in Essen. The first troops entered
at 10 o'clock this morning.
The Belgian contingent moving
from Duisberg, proceeded to the city
by way of Muelheim simultaneously
with the French.
The Belgians were accompanied
by a considerable body of French
troops and ammunition column. All
soldiers have the fullest war equip
ment, even gas masks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
ORPHANS HOME SUPT.
WILL RETAIN PLACE
Member Of Board of Trustees
Says Sympathy Developing
For Smith

MACON, Jan. 11.-Rey. j. D.
Smith, superintendent of thes Meth
odist Orphans Home, operated under
the jurisdiction Of the South Geor>
gia conference, will continue at the
head of that institution, it was learn
yesterday. He has not been asked
to resign and will not offer his
resignation to the trustees.
A member Of the board of trus-
tees, after investigating the claiming
of three of the older girl inmates
Continued on Page Five.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
MAYER LEAVES PARIS
For BERLIN TO-DAY.

PARIS, Jan. 11.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press. DR. Wilhelm Mayer,
the German ambassador to France,
left Paris for Berlin at noon. He
has been instructed to hand over the
embassy to the counsellor and leave
the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
PROTESTING AGAINST
FRENCH OCCUPATION
IN RUHR DIS TRICT
Troops Enter Essen Carrying
Fullest Equipment, Including
Gas Masks
MAYER QUITS PARIS TODAY
Italy Is Supporting Franco-Beagian
Allies--Comrnunist Effort
Crushed
QUITS PARIS TO-DAY

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 1t.--A dis
patch from Essen to the Exchange
Telegraph says the Rhenish and
labor organization
have decided to proclaim a bricf
strike beginning Monday through
out the whole industrial district, in
protest against French occupation
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
MARTIAL LAW IN
ESSEN is DECLARED.

LONDON, Jan. IA Reuter- dis
patch from Essen, timed for A 80
o'clock this afternoon, says martial
law is to be proclaimed in that city
by French occupational forces "al-
most Immediately"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-11
MARKETING BILL EXTENDED
TO INCLUDE NAVAL STORES

WASHINGTON, Jan. II. The
senate agriculture committee has re-
ported favorable the bill of Senator
Pat Harrison extending the coop
erative marketing law to include
naval stores.