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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-20
Lakewood -SOl0n Road Closed

f. D. Clarke. highway commissioner
of the town of Madison. announces
the closing of the road between Lake
wood and the Twelve Corners. last
Tuesday morning. This is necessl-
tated on account of the construction
OF about 1900 feet of stone base and
gravel surface highway The work
commences near the Daniel Blanchard
farm and extends northerly to the
Hapgood farm. II will require from
two to three weeks. More than this
time will be required for the entire
lob but Mr.. Clarke hopes to open the
road for traffic at The end of that
period.
In the meantime. cars from Show
hogan, destined for points north of
Lakewood, are advised to detour at
Cold Brook. going via East Madison.
This route turns 10 the left, about two
miles above East Madison. at Pugh's
Corner After that there is choice
of roads. One may again turn To
the left at Bicknell's Corner, coming
into the Scion road al the Twelve Cor
ners, or one may keep directly on at
Blcknell's Corner. coming into the
Scion road at the Whitney farm.
The above directions will make the
reverse journey easily understood.
There are employed on this job.
with teams, Bert Clark. Earl Green,
Paul Lagassey, Cleveland Dean, Leo
Dean and Fred Steele. The men en-
ployed without teams are: Gideon
Green, Almond Lagassey, Ed Green.
Cony Savage, Frank Savage. Carroll
Hapgood, Clifton Lewis and George
Foster.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-20
Gard OF Thanks

We wish to extend our ann,
to the friends in skowhegap .s s,''
where who showed US - '
thoughtful kindness in orr W :
reavement. We also are er,, ,sal
the beautiful flowers sent ~
the loan of automobiles On rs and
journey to Gardiner. vi oRI
Mrs. Edrie b Wvmo
Skowhegan, Maine, Sent o. o' w
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-20
CONCORD

The following list of pupils were
not absent one-half day during the
first four weeks of Garfield school:
Jessie VI. Howes, Cecil NJ. Martin
Edward +. Rollins. Forrest II. Rollins,
Helen J. Rollins.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-20

in the late war, although quite ad-
vanced in years, died four years ago.
There were no children. Mrs. Shep-
ard was member of the fremont
Temple Baptist Church and OF the
Eastern Star in Boston. The prayer
service here was conducted by Rev.
George Merriam, pastor of the Beth
any Baptist Church.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-20
VIII Attend Exposition at Springfield

Myron Wood of St Adams has been
chosen to attend the Eastern States
Exposition at Springfield, being
member of the demonstration team
sent from Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-20

The Rest Rooms in the Dodge
Block are especially convenient for
out of town shoppers. Have you
visited them?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
CAROL LEARNER DEAD.
IS VICTIM OF SHOTS
Investigation by Officials Fails
To Reveal Cause of Mystery
Quarrel

CARRoLLToN, Nov. 27.--Offi-
GERS last night were seeking Leon
ard Smith, Of Bowdon, who is al
legged to have shot to death Jos
L. Folds, prominent Carroll county
farmer and livestock dealer, in a
quarrel at the home Of Mrs. Sam
Carter Sunday night.
Mr.. Folds was shot twice through
the heart, dying instantly.
Officers here have not establish
ed definitely the cause Of the shoot
ing, although sweeping avestiga-
ton is being made of the affair. A
wide search is being condue.eI BY
attaches of the sheriff's Office in
an effort to capture Smith, who els
appeared shortly after the fatal
shots were fired.
Both Of the men were married
and have families. Smith has nine
children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
ALBERT FAILS TO
FORM MINISTRY

LONDON, Nov. 27.-(By Assoc
ciated Press. DIR. Heinrich f. Al
bert, who Sunday accepted the ap-
pointment of President Ebert to
form a new German cabinet, has
relinquished the task of forming
the ministry, says d dispatch from
Berlin.
DR.. Albert was appointed after
resignation of Herr Won Kardoff,
who was appointed when Stresse-
mann cabinet WAS dissolved by the
resignation Of that minister.
The crisis came when funds Of
the Communists were order4 seized
and free speech ani free puhhca-
ton was suppressed. The upheayal
has been marked by much agitation,
snd officials believe that the resig-
nation of Albert may cause a GER
eral dissolution of the reichstag.
Albert for several years was con-
neeted wit ha bureau in New York.
He is said to have had nucl1 to do
with the pro-German sentiment dur
ing the period preceding American
entry into the World war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
SUPERIOR COURT BUSY
WITH CIVIL DOCKET
Grand Jury Committees Named
To Investigate Charges; Pre-
pare to Try Criminals

Sumter County Superior court
Tuesday was engaged il the trial
of a numb1r of civil eases. Judge
Littlejofn, presiding, and julie Eel
ton, solicitor, were taking up eases
on schedule.
Many cases came before the
tribunal during the Monday ses-
sion, and during the remainder of
the week civil cases win occupy the
entire docket
Grand jury committees Tuesday
had been assigned to the duty hi
investigation, and were busy with
routine work. Presentments and
other matters were before the va
rious committees.
The jury, in order to finish on
schedule, will complete investiga-
ticns and will be ready to report
Monday in order that the criminal
term of the court can proceed
The committees named are:
Court House and Jail-E. T.
Moore, chairman; J. T Daniel and
=. A, Slappey
County School Superintendent's
Books-Oscar McLendon, chairman:
7. B. Hooks, JT., and f. r. Stew
art.
sheriff's office-W. A. Wilson,
chairman; f. A. Bowen and T. C.
Rodgers.
Treasurer's Books-John France,
chairman; f. T. Moore and L. w.
Brown.
Tax Collectors Books-R. d. Ne
Neil, chairman; Oscar McLendon
end John France.
General observation-disclosures
Eve, chairman; C. c. Lunsford and
Neon Buchanan.
Justice of Peace Books. r.
Clark, chairman; j. j. Westbrook
and 7. B. Hooks, Jr
Ordinary's Books-Joe Poole.
chairman; E. A. Bowen and L. w.
Brown.
Clerk of Courts Books. R
Logan, chairman; Neon Buchanan
and D. V. Smith.
Roads and Bridges. T. Danial.
chairman; ]. B. Clark and l.. w.
Brown.
County Farm-E. R. Stewart
chairman; T. c. Rodgers and J.
II. Poole.
Tax Receivers Books-C. A.
Slappey, chairman; j. j. West
brook and j. R. Logan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
ANERICUS HI PLAYS
DLAKELY THURSDAY
local Team is Doped To Win
Thanksgiving Game; Full
Team To Be Out
Rv RILL DYKES

Americas Hi, while doped to win
over the Blakely Hi team, expects
stiff opposition in the Turkey day
game here at the Playground.
With the best of coaches and
good material, it seems as if JinX
has followed Americas Hi this sea-
son. In every important game here
tofore some varsity man or men
has been hurt, but in the coming
Blakely game every man viii be III
uniform and in condition ready for
a hard game.
Men who will probably play
Thursday are Hooks, Merritt, Al
len, Dudley, Bell, Barton Dixon,
Tye, Adams, Glawson, Everett, Pvr.
Wis, G. A. Tye, r. Anslev, R. Ans
ley, Statham and Thaye". These
men have all been in games and
will more than likely be the letter
men in football this year for Old
A. II. S. Some come out after
dinner at 2 O'Clock Thanksgiving
day at the Playground and watch
Americas win.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
MACON MAN IS HELD
IN EXT0RTI0N CASE
Letter Threatening Death Re-
ceived Bv Woman Results
In Mans Arrest

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 27-(By
the Associated Press young
man, who gave his name as Arthur
r. Hampton and his address as
Macon, Ga, is under arrest here
charged with attempted extortion
under the threat of death. He IS
being held by police.
Mrs. J. Howard Fell, of this city
received a letter threatening her
life and that of her three-year-old
daughter unless she paid over 49,
600 to a man who would call at
her home.
Postal inspectors arrested Hamp-
ton when he appeared.
He declared his innocence, say
ing that he had just come ashore
from a steamer on which he worked
He said that he met stranger,
who asked him to deliver the note.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
PUBLIC SENTIMENT
SAVES JAP WORSHIP

TOXIC, November 27.-Public
sentiment has resulted i'm a move
ment for the preservation because
of its historic interest of the old
battlcship Mikasa. 1t was the flag
ship Of Admiral Togo in the battle
Of the Sea OF Japan fought in May
1905, dining the Russo-Japanse
war.
The ship was lying in the Yoke
sul1a navy yard when the recent
earthquake occurred and was hadly
damaged Since then her pumps
have been operating constantly 10
keep her from sinking. Ii was an
nounced that the vessel would BE
repaired and used as as a target
ship, but the public movement has
saved the Mikgsa from this fate.
1t is estimated that the tempo
rafy repair OF ships and naval
buildings damaged by the earth
quake will cost upwards of $1,000
coo yen, approximately $4,000,
600.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
Senate Votes ReDeaI
of opera Tdx;;FnV0rS
Boxing Commission

ATLANTA, Nov. 27.-(By the
Associated Press.)-The Georgia
senate today voted "a tol IS not to
place tax on the Metropolitan
Grand Opera company, Of New
York, which appears here annually.
The vote came after a heated de-
bate.
A tax of $4,000 has been impos-
ed on the company, and efforts of
music lovers throughout the state
have been directed toward having
the tax removed
The senate also voted down a
proposal by Senator Lankord to
place a tax of five cents pound
on candy when it retailed for more
tnan SO cents a pound.
An amendment to the general tax
act, which woHld create state
boxing commission was passed by
the senate and sen: to the house.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
FIRST NE THODISTS
HAVE FINE YEAR,
REV. CUTLER SAYS
New Church Building Well In
der Way; Council Praises
Work Of Pastor Here
DEPARTMENT RECORD SET
Women Raise Funds For Work;
$50, 479.2O Is Total Raised
During Conference Year

Ca leaving Americas to attend
the annual convention meeting Of
the South Georgia Methodist Epis-
copal church, Rev. John III. Out
Ter, pastor OF the First Methodist
church. stated that his report this
wear would be the best that he had
ever made TO the conference, and
that he believed that il would be
enc Of the best made at the Savan-
nah conference meeting.
"A financial survey of the
achievements of the church, an i'll
quiry into the building fund for the
new church, which will be one OF
the most beautiful edifices in the
entire South when it is finished, and
an investigation OF the general on
dition Of the church will prove that
Americas Methodists are alive and
are doing big things the pastor
stated
Reports Of the different organ
izations and departments of the
church were made by the respec-
tive heads at the Sunday morning
service, but reports fail to indicate
the true spirit of cooperation and
effective work which has characte' :
lied our efforts during the past
year.
The women of the church have
been the backbone Of the new build
ing committee, and on several oc-
easions have come to the assistance
Of that body in financial difficult
ties. as
During the year 12o members
Continued on Page Two,)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
FAMOUS ZEV JOCKEY
WON HIS FIRST RACE

PHOENIX, Ariz., November 27
(By Associated Press.) - Earle
Sende, who rode Zev to victory
against Papyrus, the pride of Eng
land. first appeared at a race track
eight years ago when at the state
fair here he asked for a chance to
ride. Finally they gave it to him,
and mounted the slim, ffeckle-fac-
ed boy on horse wit ha reputa-
ton of pulling up at the end of a
race with its rider missing Sandy
let loose pandemonium in the
stands by numbering across the
white line several lengths ahead of
them all.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
INDUSTRIES FIGHT
TAX INCOME

ATLANTA, Nov. 27.-Represen-
tatives of candy manufacturing in
terests in Georgia appeared before
the senate finance committee at a
public hearing here Monday and
voiced vigorous protest against an
amendment to the general tax act
providing for collection of a spe-
cial tax of five cents a pound on
candy retailing for more than so
cents a pound.
Figures were introduced before
the committee to show that candy
manufacturers all over the coun-
try are losing money A total Of
1926 candy manufacturer report
ed in 1921 to the federal govern
ment an earning of approximately
$8,545 each, while $50 reported
losses averaging $24,44 factory.
Imposition of this tax on candy
manufacturers in the state would
force many of the larger compa-
MES to remove to other states, il
was claimed.
Senator Landlord, author of the
amendment, following the protests
of candy representatives, Offered
an amendment to his resolution
which would make the tax applica.
bic to foreign manufacturers as
we'll as local.
Following discussion of the can
dy tax, delegation representing
the local moving picture exhanges
appeared before the committee and
requested hearing on the amend
ment to the general tax act, pro
vididing for increase Of he licerse
taE aGainst these enterprises from
500 to $1,000.
Arthur c. Bromberg acted as
spokesmen for the delegation, de-
claring business interests which he
represented, do not realize profits
that would allow them to remain
in business here if this increase in
taxes is voted,
For every dollar we receive" de-
clared Mr. Bromberg, I'VE pay out
70 per cent to Georgians, and
should we be forced to pay this
tax 1t would mean that we would
not continue in operation here"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
MAINTENANCE OF AUTOS
CUT BY GOOD ROADS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-(BY
the Associated Press. Some of
the most important ways in which
Highways have a dcmonstrable
earning capacity, Secretary Wallace
Of Agriculture, declares, are the
potential savings in cost of
operation. maintenance. and depre-
citation Of motor vehicles.
1t is estimated the annual fuel
bill paid Ly motor vehicles amounts
to 81, 900, 100000, and the annual
tire bill $3.50, 100000 The annual
depreciation may be computed ON
~ estimated Investment of S8,767,
500 in motor vehicles.
Although these figures are esti-
mates, Secretary Wallace says they,
are a reasonable indication of the
magnitude Of the financial side Of
our motor transport equipment and
it is evident that the operating costs
will be affected materially by the
general improvement of the couo-
try's highways, hlk =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
SUFFRAGETTE DECLARES
PRESIDENT DRIVERS SINAI.

DALLAS, Nov. 27. Speaking
before an audience of women here
Monday on World Peace" Mrs.
Carrie Chapman Scott, Of New
York, woman suffrage leader, de-
clared that in her opinion neither
the Democratic or Republican PR
ty has put forward 4 presidential
candidate half big enough to fill
the job"
She added, however, that she was
more interested in the what" Of
the coming national campaign than
in the who"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
STORES AND BANKS
CLOSE THANKSGIVING
Americas Business Men To Cels-
byate BY Shutting Down
Shop Wednesday

Stores. and banks Of Americas
win be closed Thursday for Thanks
giving day, and will remain closed
all day, it was annorAced by
prominent bushes men today.
1t he been the established Gus
tom of Americas merchantile
houses to observe all legal holidays,
and the closing Thursday will be
n keeping with past precedent.
Practically every business house II
the city will be closed.
"Citizens are urged to do all
shopping and banking before Thurs
day for Americas is going to cele-
brate Thanksgiving" was the adj
vice givea by a prominent mer-
chant
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
GIRLS BANNED
IN FRISCO CHINATOWN

SAN FRANCISCO, November q
(By Associated Press - In San
Fralcisco's Chinatown the tailofs
used to thrive by making dainty
clothes for Chinese slave girls. But
now, the police report, this Trade
hoe diminished to the point that the
Chinese tailors are appealing to
the Y. w. C. A. secretaries to put
them in touch with American fam
lies wanting clothes.
The reason for this is said to he
that most of the slave igrls have
been sent away by THEN owners,
largely to small towns. The change
in policy is attributed to the ae-
tivities Of Christian missionaries
and the police in curhing some Of
the practices of the tongs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
ATLANTA TO FORCE
BEGGARS OFF STREETS.

ATLANTA, November 27.-Re-
moval Of beggars and pencil and
chewing gum vendors from the
city's streets is the proposition now
before the executive COMMITTEES of
the Community chest Of Atlanta.
The city can care for all the per-
sons in need within its confines, ac-
eording to the executive commit
tee and the presence of beggars on
the streets is both annoying and
unnecessary. The funds raised
through the chest means will nos
be available until January 1924 and
the committee is now working oue
a plan by which these persons need
ing charitable aid may be cared for
until then.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27

ALBERT QUITS POST DISSOLUTION OF REIcHsTAG is EXPECTED
KHAN SUPPORTERS KILL
PUBLICITY LIST BILL

OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 81
Opponent of legislation to reveal the
membership of secret orders Won
another victory in the Oklahoma
state senate Monday when the body,
by vote Of 10 to - reje eted an
amendment to the original bill
which would have made member
ship lists available Mo any compe-
tent court. Supporters of anti-klan
legislation in the upper house had
indicated they placed greatest ex-
pectations in the success of the
amendment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
DEAFNESS NO LONGER. BAR
TO CONVERSATION

ROME, November o. That
deafness is no longer a bar to carry
ing on a conversation was shown
here recently by Professor J. C.
Harrish, of the Georgia school for
The Deaf. A demonstration was
given showing how to talk through
the oral" method of teaching, by
the students of the Cave Spring
Institute, eight students taking
part in the demonstration, one rep.
resenting each grade of the school.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
GILLETT DENIES REPORT
HE CHARGED CORRUPTION

WASHINGTON, Nov. 81, ~ Re
marks reported to have been made
by Ramsey Macdonald, English la
Dor party leader, led Speaker Gil
lett to issue a formal statement
Monday saying that in his years
as speaker he had never had reasor
to suspect any man in the house
was influenced in his vote by cor
rupt motives.
Mr.. Macdonald was quoted as
having said in a campaign speech
that corruption was more prevalent
in Washington that in London and
that the house of representatives
was worse in that respect than the
house of commons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
N'KENzIE To OPPOSE
SHOALS EXPENDITURES
Plan To Fight Investment of
Government Money To Re-
store Gorgas Steam Plant

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27-(By
the Associated Press)-Representa-
IT,, WcTonzie, Of I'nois, hcc sent
word 4-ou ms home that ne viii
oppose the expenditure of addition
ii government funds or the Muscle
Shoals project. 1t was also an
nounced at his office 5aat he would
fight the proposal Of Chairman
Madden, of the house arpropria-
tions committee, to replace the
Gorgas steam plant sold recently 10
the Alabama Power company This
proposal has been made as a pre-
liminaly step to the sale Of the prop
erty 10 Henry. Ford.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
WILL ENLARGE MILL
IN LAWRENCEVILLE

LAWRENCEVILLE, November
27,-An addition estimated to cost
one hundred thousand dollars is
plarned at an early date for the
cotton mill at this city. Recently.
the out-of-date machinery which
was formerly used in the mill was
replaced by new and modern ma
ehinery The mill has been very
successful under the management
which it has at the present time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
LOSES SUIT AGAINST
t CITY FOR So. non

MACON, November PA jury
Ii superior court in this city re-
Gently returned a vevrdiet in fav-
or Of the city in the suit filed by
]. +. Bunch, former city detective,
claiming that the city owed him pm
amount over eight thousand dollars
back salary. The claim was based
on the ground that Bunch was dis
missed from the police. force with
out a civil service trial, the city
then having a civil service COM
mission governing tn epclice force.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
COTTON
HIGHEST LEVEL IN
LAST THREE YEARS
Overnight Advance is so Points:
Cotton Shortage Seen In
Marked Advance Scored
1920 FIGURE IS REACHED
English and Southern Reports
Urge Market To New High
Level For Year

NEW YORK, Nov. 27.-(By
Associated Press.l y Decem-
Der cotton contracts jumped
to 1910 at the opening. of the
market today. The over night
advance was so poia's.
This is said to be the high
est level reached by the cotton
market since 1920, ard is Look
ed on as an indication Of a
possible cotton shortage in
view of the fact that the rise
is attributed to strong English
cables and bullish reports
from the South.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
Federal GOVERNMENT
ARRESTS COMMUNIST
LEADERS IN BERLIN
Report of Contemplated Out
break BY Strong Agitators
Causes Drastic Action
ALBERT QUITS POST
Dissolution of Reichssag Expect
ed To Follow Resignation
OF DR.. Albert

BERLIN, Nov. 27.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. )-Several prominent
Berlin Communists were arres1ed
today as precaution following the
circulation Of report which came
tC the bands of the authorities
that Moscow had called upon Ber-
lin COMMUNISTS to undertake bloody
provocations this evening.
The reports are thought to be
due to the inability of the reicn-
stag to relieve the political unrest
of Germany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
PASS LAW
OVER WOODS VETO

MANILA, Nov 27.-(By Asso-
ciated Press.)-A bill remittiae
penalties on delinquent tax payers,
vetoed by Governor General Wood,
was unanimously passed over the
veto today by the Philippine legis
lature. The bill now goes to Wash
lngton for President Coolidge's
cclsidertion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
PAROLLED AFTER SIXTEEN
YEARS ON GANG

CAMILLA, November 27.-Af-
ter serving for sixteen years on the
Mitchell county chain gang and
nineteen years a convict, Joe Con-
nell has been parolled by Cover
nor Walker, it was announced here
recently. Cornell has one of the
best records as a prisoner in the
county and has numerous friends IN
this neighborhood. He has not an
nounced his plans for the future.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
CHICAGO DETECTIVE
BEGINS JAIL TERM
Convicted on Charge of Man
slaughter in Connection With
Policeman's Death

Chic AGO, Nov. 27.-tBy Assn
ciated Press.) - The cell door
changed behind David S.Groth, head
of a local detective agency today
when he began serving an inde4i-
mite sentence Of troia one y22. to
life after conviction a year ago en-
charges of manslauGhter in con-
nection with the killing of po-
liceman with his automobile. The
court denied a rehearing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-27
WOMAN TO STUDY
ANCIENT AZTEC RUINS

Der 27.-(By Associated Press) -
Charlotte Cameron, the woman ex.
plorer, is headed for Mexico. She
intends spending eight months in
that country studying Aztec ruins,
and hopes to discover traces of the
lost continent Atlantis.