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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-24

Reddick to satisfy certain city
tax fl ia issued in favor of the
Mayor and City Council of the City
of Americas, Georgia, and against
said defendant, W. M. Reddick for
city taxes for the year 1922.
Defendant in fl ia notified in
terms of the law. This 22nd day
of March, 1928.
Also at the same time and place
one vacant lot or parcel of
land situated on the corner Of
Oglethorpe avenue and Hudson St.
Bounded east by Hudson street
north by Oglethorpe Ave, south
by vacant property of the defen-
dant W. C. Sullivan, west by va
cant property of said defendant.
Said property fronting north of
Oglethorpe Ave, a distance of so
feet and on Hudson street a dis
lance of 120 feetA
Levied on and to be sold as the
property of the defendant, W. G..
Sullivan to satisfy a certain city
fl ia issued in favor of the Mayor
and City Council of the City of
Americas, Georgia, and against
said defendant, W. C. Sullivan for
city taxes for the year 1922.
Defendant in fl ia notified in
terms of the law. This 10th day of
July, 1928.
Also at the same time and place
one house and lot situated on
the south side of Charles
street, and known as number 919
of said street, bounded south by
property of Austin Burnett Estate,
north by Charles street, west by
property of Willis Keith, east by
property of R. P. Stackhouse. The
above described property fronting
in said street distance of rs
feet and running south from said
street 100 feet Of uniform width.
Levied on and to be sold as the
property Of the defendant Emma
Brown to satisfy a certain tax fl
ia issued in favor of the Mayor
and City Council of the City of
Americas, Georgia, and against
said defendant, Emma Brown for
taxes for the year 1922.
Tenant in possession notified in
terms of the law. This 22nd day
of February. 1928.
Also at the same time and
place one vacant lot or parcel of
land situated on the east side of
Mayo street, and fronting on said
street a distance of 60 feet and
extending east from said street a
distance of $50 feet, bounded
south by property of Leila Clark.
east by property of the defendant,
w. P. Smith, Gwdn.. north by
property Of said defendant, west
by Mayo street.
Levied on and to be sold as the
property of the defendant, w. P.
Smith, Gwdn. to satisfy a certain
city tax fl ia issued in favor Of
the Mayor and City Council OF the
City of Americas. Georgia, and
against defendant, w. P. Smith,
Gwdn. for city taxes for the year
1922.
Tenant in possession notified in
terms of the law. This 10th day
of July, 1928.
Also at the same time and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-24

south by property Of the defend
ant, w. c. Carter, west by proper
ty of said defendant. Levied on
and to be sold as the property of
the defendant, VIII c. Carter, to
satisfy a certain city tax fl ia is
sued in favor Of the mayor and
council Of the City Of Americas,
Georgia. and against said defend
ant, viii C. Carter, for city taxes
for the wear, 1922. Defendant IN
fl ia notified in terms Of the law.
This 10Th dav Of July, 1928.
c.. B. POUNCEY, City Marshal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-24
LEGAL AID No. 614.
Commissioners and Administrator
Sale.

Sale.
Under and by virtue of an order
of the Hon. z. A. Littlejohn, judge
of the Superior court of the South
western circuit, dated the Goth
December, 1922, in the case of S.
E. Scarborough ct al. VS.. Mrs. r. E.
Stevens as the administrators of the
estate of w. H. Scarborough, de-
ceased, ct al. in equity, Sumter Su-
perior court, will be sold within the
legal hours of sale, before the court
house door in the City of Ameri-
Gus, Sumter County, Georgia, for
the purpose of distribution among
the heirs at law of said estate, on
the first Tuesday in September,
1928. Terms of sale cash, the fol-
lowing described real estate:
One house and lot on the south
side of Patterson street and known
as number one hundred and forty
seven East Patterson street, bound
ed west by the property of the
primitive Baptist church, south by
the property of Otis Neil, east by
the property of Lott Lowery, north
by Patterson street, same fronting
Patterson street 81 feet and having
a depth of 1913 feet, more or less
same being located in City Of
Americas, Sumter County.
Also that tract or parcel of land
lying and being in the City of
Americas, Sumter County, Georgia,
and bounded as follows: North by
lands of Martha Duncan, east by the
lands of John Jones, south by the
lands of J. w. Smith, west by the
lands of J. c. Roney estate, said
lot being 65 by 200 feet, more or
less.
Also that tract of land in the
City of Americas, Sumter County,
Georgia, and bounded as follows:
North by jefferson street, said city,
east by the lands of w. H. Scar
borough Chat is that formerly be-
longed to said W. H. Scarborough,
now by John oliver, south by
Crawford Wheatlev and west by
the lands of Julia Holmes, same be-
ing seventy-five frontage on Jeffer
son street by depth of two hum
dred feet, more or less.
Also that tract of land, in the
City of Americas, Sumter County,
Georgia, and the house erected
thereon, house number 81 RusselPs
alley, and bounded as follows:
North by the property of the estate
of jim Russell, cast by the prop II
.ty Lavina Slappy south by Rus
sells alley and west by the prop
ertv of Jim Russell, said lot having
frontage of forty feet and depth
of sixty feet. more or less. Sales
Co he submitted to the court for
confirmation.
MRS. R. F. STEVENS,
Commissioner of Court and Admin
istratrix Of the Estate of W. H.
Scarborough, deceased,
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son having in proper form applied
to me to have issued permanent
letters of administration on the es-
tate Of Wiley Gibson, late of said
county, this is to cite all and singu-
lar the creditors and next of kir
of Wiley Gibson, deceased, to be
and appear at my office within the
time allowed by law, the first Mon
day in September, 1923, and show
cause if any thew can why perma'
nent letters Of administration
should not be granted to the said
II. E. Allen, as county admini5tra-
tor, on the estate Of Wiley Glib
son, deceased.
Witness my hand and official
seal. this the 9Th day Of August,
1928.
JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-24
TEN YEARS AGo-AND NOW

In January, 1928, the average whole.
sale price OF all commodities was 50 per
cent. higher than in 1913.
The average cost of living in 80 cities
was % per cent. higher
Railroad operating expenses were III
per cent. and taxes I57 per cent. higher.
The average monthly wage of rail
road employees was ll9 per cent higher.
The average freight rate was so per
cent. and the average passenger rate SIS
per cent. higher.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-24
LEGAL AID No. GIG.

GEORGIA, sumter County.
Mrs. Kate Smallpiece Webb hav-
ing made application for twelve
12) months support for herself
and four minor children, out of
the estate of ]. B. Webb, deceased,
and the appraisers duly appointed
to set apart the same having filed
their return, all persons concerned
are hereby required to show cause
before the Court of Ordinary of
said county on the first Monday in
September, 1928, why said appli-
cation should not be granted. This
the 9th day of August, 1928.
JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-24

Every increase of one mile in the
average movement of all freight cars
produces the same increase in capacity
that 100000 new freight cars would
provide, moving one mile day less.
The railroads have therefore increased
their capacity by 10000 Csrs, without
additional investment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-24

LEGAL AID No. GIT.
GEORGIA. Sumter County.
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Dealva Gibson and Sherman Glib
Evening star., 1923-01-31

ST. PAUL. January 31.-Twin cities
wholesale milliners reported today
that sales for spring are 20 per cent
above those of last year.
Evening star., 1923-01-31
franklin Branch Bank.

Unless unforeseen obstacles arise.
the Connecticut avenue branch of the
Fra ulllin National Bank, I iii Con-
r"rti"ut avenue, will open for bust
moss February Is. according to an
nonncoment made yesterday by
Thomas y. Hickman, vice president of
:. the institution.
\ handsome banking room. sixteen
by sixty feet. has been leased. the
front of which already has been
adorned with the necessary insignia.
gold lettering. etc. while an electric
sign now is being erected.
Every phase of national banking
viii he carried on at the new ioca-
ton, special attention being given to
eavingS, time and Christmas Club
deposits, while commercial accounts
will receive p-to-the-minute service.
The branch will be under the direct
supervision Of officials Of the Frank
lin National, who will delegate the
managers, assistant managers, etc.
II. y. Harper's Birthday.
Robert y. Harper, president of the
District National Bank. was the re-
ctpiient todaE of many Fluctuations
from employees Of the institution in
honor of the anniversary of his
- birthday. When asked which
anniversary this represented. the ge-
NAL banker said: That is a family
secret. Just say birthday: that will
do"
The District National family" gave
their president a handsome scarf pin
and set ring, both of which were
greatly appreciated by Mr.. Harper
Bank Clerks Dinner.
Announcement of plans for the forth
coming annual dinner and dance of the
Washington chapter, American Insti-
tutc OF Banking, to be held at the New
Willard Hotel, February "a. will be
made shortly, as all details are nearing
1nm nj ct according n
Dulln, of the American Security and
Trust Company. chairman of the en-
tertainment committee.
1t is expected that more than 500
hank clerks and officers, with their
friends will attend. John ]. Boobar.
has been selected as POSTMASTER OF
the evening. and George II. OConnor
will have charge of the music program.
There will he but one principal
speaker. according to present plans.
who will be named later. Invitations
have been extended to leaders in insti-
tute activities in nearby cities, many
OF whom are expected TO attend
The other members of the banquet
committee are +. ii. Cox. secretary:
II. T.. kimbail, treasurer: r. T. High
field and a. W. sherman. menu COM
mittee: Joseph Keene, William Tay-
Tor. +. 1Iunton Leith, II. W. Burnside
and Charles D. Boyer, entertainment:
w. J. Waller and Victor b. Deyber,
speakers; George II. Shisler, J. p.
Foley. Theodore BaGley and S. Cross,
publicity; c. L. Eckloff and F. G. Ad-
Olson. jr., seating; Mrs Helen d.
Reed Mrs. Laila NJ. Sloat. Miss Flor
,nce l.. Senge, Miss Florence NJ. VIII
Ter and Miss Mildred c. Woodcock,
decorations, and Harry V. Haynes.
reception.
substantial progress has been made
l,y the chapter this year under the
direction oh w. A. Dexter. president.
Enrolment is the largest in it's his
Tory and several attractive features
lravc been added to the curriculum.
Evening star., 1923-01-31
RAILROADS GROSS
INCOMES INCREASE

NEW YORK. January 3l.-Railroad
earning reports announced yester
sday included those of several large
systems and these as general rule
showed increases for December, 1922.
/ in both gross and net incomes over
December. 1921 Tor the full year
/ the preliminary figures showed a
substantial gain in gross com
favorably with the 1890 figures. Net
, earnings were mixed. says the New
York Times. some showing an In
crease and others decrease as COM
compared with 1920 the net figures
of 1922 were distinctly better. in
several cases contrasting with deficits
in 1920. which was a year of un-
usually high operating costs.
The southern roads as a class re-
f1ected the prosperity which has re
! suited in that section because OF
higher cotton prices. Shipments of
other freight. including manufactured
! articles, also stood up well, indicat-
ing that the south is depending pro-
portionately less each year upon it's
cotton crop for revenues following
the expansion Of various industries.
The Louisville and Nashville Rail
road Company reported for the
twelve month period gross business
Of $l21.140.207 against $l17I3s.366 in
1921. and $l27.397.532 in 1920. Net
operating income was sl1.637.1l4. an
increase of s13,76S.2Ss over last year.
For the month of December the com
pany reported a gross Of s1d.370, $50
an increase OF S1,965. .466 over Decem-
ber of 1921, while net was S1,370,l19.
an increase OF $1.696.507.
The report of the southern Railway
Company reflected similar improve
mont. gross for 1922 having been
S,4S9.4S1, nominal decrease OF
S225.303 as compared with 1921. but
more than offset through operatiu 3
economies. which made it possible
for the company To report net
! operating income OF $20,i72.71S. an
increase OF s6.5G0.99J as compared
with 1921. December gross was $12,
224 .292. an increase of S1.120.034 over
1921 and net operating income of g.,
492, 223, an increase of $55009S.
Evening star., 1923-01-31
O.P. IVAN SWER|NCENNEW
/. c. & 0. R. R. CHAIRMAN
Transfer in Control Made Quickly
After I. C. C. Grants
Necessary Authority.

NEW YORK, January 51-With
the authorization of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, directors of
the Chesapeake and Ohio met here
yesterday and elected o. P. Van
Sweringen of Cleveland chairman of
the board to succeed H. E. Hunting
ton. Others elected to the board in
cluded NJ. J. Van Sweringen. J. ].
Bernet. Otto Miller. H. NJ. Hanna.
J.: r. Mutt and c. L. Bradley, all of
Cleveland.
The elections to the Chesapeake
and Ohio board were the same in the
case of the Hooking Valley, with the
exception of II. NJ. Hanna, whose
place on this directorate was taken
by w. A. Colston, general counsel of
the Nickel Plate
President Harahan and other of
ficers of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad will continue to hold their
positions. despite the fact that the
old board of directors has been re-
placed by one representing the Van
Swerinsen interests of Cleveland,
now in control of the road.
Announcement was made TODAY at
the Offices of the road that no changes
in personnel were contemplated for
the present.
Former directors of the road who
resigned yesterday were: H f.
Huntington, c. f. Graham, III. o. Fer
i guson, Robert Gibson, A. c. Rearick,
g. b. Wall and H. T. wickham.
Evening star., 1923-01-31
INCOME TAX FACTS.
No. 3.
No. g..

Income tax returns, sworn to before
"A notary public or other person au-
thorized to administer an oath. must
be filed with the collector of internal
revenue for the district In which the
taxpayer lives or has his principal
place of business on or before mid
night of March l5. 1923. Form 10i0A
for filing returns of individual income
of $1,000 or less and form 1O40 for
filing returns Of income in excess OF
$4,000 have been sent BY collectors to
persons who filed similar returns for
the year 1921. Failure to receive "a
form, however. does not relieve the
taxpayer of his obligation to file a
return and pay the tax on time.
Forms may be obtained from the Of
fees of collectors of internal revenue
and deputy collectors.
Revenue officers will be sent into
every county in the United States to
aid taxpayers in making out their
returns. The advisory service hereto
fore offered city residents Will De
ontinued. This service. including the
administration Of the oath, is without
cost TO the taxpayers
Taxpayers. before seeking such as
sistance. however, are advised to read
carefully the ir structions on the
forms. Many questions, which on the
face may appear perplexing. can be
solved by study OF the instructions.
Especially. in justice to themselves.
taxpayers are advised to note the in
structions with regard to credits for
personal exemptions and dependents
and deductions. In justice to the gov
ernment they should note carefully
the instructions with regard to in
come from Salaries, wages, commits
sions, etc. business or profession, in
tereSt on bank deposits, income from
partnerships. f1duciaries, etc, income
from rents and royalties and other
income"
The taxpayer who, when the form
Is received will devote TO II an hour 3
study, Will go long way in assuring
himself that he is making a correct
Evening star., 1923-01-31

NEW YORK. January 31.-Follow-
ing is list of today's highest, lowest
and 2:45 prices for the most active
bonds and stocks dealt in on the New
York Curb Market:
Evening star., 1923-01-31
BAL T|MORE & OHIO R. R.
TO SPEND S18,7 100000
Details of Plans for New Equip.
ment Given Public Service
Commission.
Special Dispatch 10 TIE Star.

Special Dispatch 10 TIE Star
BALTIMORE, January 81. - Plans
Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
to purchase $1s.700.O0o worth of cars
and locomotives became known with
the filing of petition with the pub
lie service commission for permission
to complete necessary financing meas
ures. Part OF the equipment was or
dered last fall and negotiations for
the rest have recently been COM
pleted.
The full list Of equipment includes
1000 70-ton steel coke cars, 1900 So
ton steel hoppers. 500 55-ton steel
hOppers. 1000 55-ton steel hoppers.
900 55-ton steel hoppers. 500 55-ton
steel hoppers. 1000 70-ton steel gon-
dolas. 1000 40-ton steel underframe
box cars. 1000 40-ton steel under
frame box cars. 2 steel dining cars.
so Mikado freight locomotives and 9
electric locomotives. The total esti-
mated cost is $18,704,625.50
The commission is asked to approve
the issuance of certificates covering
rs per cent of the total cost of equip
ment and bearing interest at per
cent. The petition sets forth that
the permission OF the Interstate Com
merce Commission has already been
given. All the equipment is to be de-
livered in the current year,
Evening star., 1923-01-31
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received by Private Wire Direct to The Star OfRee.

paratively neglected. Interest in rub
ber and tire stocks was also lacking
A few sales of Goodyear preferred
were recorded around closing prices OF
Tuesday.
Standard of Indiana resisted the
general selling and was higher most
of the time. Wilcox Oil and Gas
failed to respond to rumors that the
company had brought in a 4.oOO- barrel
well. Magnolia Petroleum was
strong spot. gaining two points at one
time. while Maracaibo Oil and the
rights were in demand. Gulf Oil OF
! Pennsylvania and Mammoth Oil sold
off. Southern States OIL gained ground
on reports that Middle States Oil and
Southern States have acquired a
second installment of l0,820 acres on
approved oil structure In Wyoming.
Pennock Oil receded slightly from the
high prices of the previous day.
Oselda Corporation and New F1ctlon
! Publishing again ran into selling.
After making a new top at 62%a.
Cuyamel Fruit, the recent newcomer
traded in on a when-issued basis, re-
acted to below 81. This stock was
offered for subscription at 53ls. and
was bid up to 62 /, in the open market.
Evening star., 1923-01-31
By WILLIAM T.. HEFFERNAN.
Received by Pri'

NEW YORK, January 31.-Profes-
sional operators working on the short
side renewed their efforts to bring
about lower prices on the curb
market today.
Durant issues, which had been most
vulnerable to professional attack dur
ing the past two weeks. played a
prominent part again on the side of
lower prices. Another concerted
drive was made against these stocks
and both issues broke to new low
records for the year. The Indiana
shares were more susceptible to the
selling than at any other time and
fell three points between sales from
IL to IA. Later, however. the stock
regained part Of the early loss. Eff
forts to force down the Delaware
stock met with very little resistance
and a drop Of four points occurred
before any. support was encountered.
With the exception of Hayes Wheel,
which was off a half point at one time.
others of the motor group were com
Evening star., 1923-01-31
Phone Receipts. 1885,, ,933.

The Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
kphouc Company yesterday transmit
ted to Congress IA revised report Of
its fiscal operations for 1922. pre-
lfmnary report made a fortnight ago
tnciuding only estimated receipts for
december.
Receipts on account of operations
within the District of Columbia dur
ing the year amounted to $5.532.933; ;
expenditures. s4.t47.29&. and balance
before interest and dividends. Sl.lo5,-
Evening star., 1923-01-31
STUDEBAKER MAINTAINS
$40 ANNUAL DIVIDEND
By the Associa ted Press.

NEW YORK. January 31-The
Studebaker corporation today declar-
ed the regular quarterly. dividend of 81. 80
on its common stock and $1.75 on pre-
ferred. Maintenance of the $40 an
nual dividend on the 100000 shares
of common now outstanding after
declaration recently of 25 per cent
stock dividend is equal to s12.50 an
nual dividend on the 100000 shares
previously outstanding.
Evening star., 1923-01-31
OfticerS Reelected.

At the regular meeting of the hoard
o. directors of the National Bank of
Washington. held TO day, Levi " ood :
bury presiding. the following officers
We're reelected for the ensuing year
clarence +. Nurmnt, president; George
l.. Starkey. vice president; George
y. Sacks, vice president: James Trim
BILE. vice president; w. W allace Ealrn.
cashier; J. Frank White, assistant
cashier Edwin {. Brandenburg,
trust officer; Charles Linklns, as
SiSiapt trust officer
Evening star., 1923-01-31

SEATTLE. January 31.-Merchants
here arc bringing pressure to bear on
eastern wholesalers and retailers TO
assist in keeping prices on dry goods
as low as possible in order to avert
POSSIBLE check to buying which is
exceptionally good at present.
Evening star., 1923-01-31
Washington Stock Exchange

SALES
Washington Rwy. & EIcc ISL 900 Il I25,
81 900 at T2at.
Washington Rwy. & Elec. com.-l0 at 691s
AFTER CALL.
&. & p. Tel. 5s-s2 900 at 91I.
Washington Rwy. & Elec. com.-l0 at 69i !.
Moncy-Call loans ) ard 6 ner cont
Evening star., 1923-01-31
Some Friend.

The Mother Tound-There there.
That's too had. But I told you to
keep away from that rattlesnakc.
The Pup-But. mother. I thought
l7o was friendly. He was wagging'
his tail.
Evening star., 1923-01-31
&cp,fa Iifc's Report

The annual report of the Acacl d
Mutual Life Association, formerly the
Masonic Mutual Life Association
until the name was changed by Con :
gress last September, shows approx
rnateIy sl22.O0O.O00 in force over the
country. Headquarters OF TINS thrlN-
ing concern are in Washington.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-01-05
Opeu The Doors.

II - better to breathe cold air than
carbon iNonoxide gas, in the opinion OF r.
W. Carpentes, professor OF farm engineer
ing at the University of Maryland. who
cautions automobile owners against the
danger Of shutting garsse doors on cold
mornings while starting thesS machines.
A considerable number OF people are
killed every year, says Mr.. Curpetner, be-
cause they do not understand that the sx.
haust gases from an automobile in cold
weather often contain large amounts Of
carbon monoxide gas. which is a deadly
poison. Carburetion is poor in cold weather,
explains Mr.. Carpenter, and instead Of
complete combustion which would result
in carbon dioxide gas. the gasoline is only
partially exploded and produces the deadly
ealorless and odorless carbon monoxide.
The simple remedy Of opening the garage
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-01-05
New Standards For Food.

For guidance of Federals officials in en-.
forcement Of the Food and Drugs act, Sec.
rotary Wallace, Of the Department Of
Agriculture. has adopted, effective at once,
standards and definitions for bread. but.
condensed milk. cocoa products, cayenne
pepper and oil Of cassia. They are also
expected to be used generally by State
officials in enforcement of State food laws,
and have been adopted by certain nation
oil associations.
Butter must contain not less than 80
per cent Of milk fat and less than IS per
cent of water, and may, by acts of Con-
gress. also contain added colorine matter.
Bread is limited to not more than SO
per cent moisture one hour or more after
baking and milk bread TO not less than
one-third Of the water ingredient replaced
by milk.