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Smyrna times., 1924-12-24
SUSSEX BROTHERS IN DEADLY
DUEL; ONE INSTANTLY KILLED
CLARENCE LYNCH IS KILLED IN
QJARREL OVER FAMILY AFFAIR
Theodore Lynch Was Engaged at His
Hog Killing Near SeafOrd Friday
When Clarence Drove up

Clarence Lynch, 30 years old, was
murdered early Friday evening at
Roxanna at the home of his brother,
Theodore Lynch, 45 years old, who is
accused of killing Clarence by cutting
his throat with a butcher knife, fol-
lowing quarrel which is said to have
originated several weeks ago when
TheOdore's wife left him. Since that
time, although Mrs. Lynch had re-
turned to her home, it is alleged the
relations between the two brothers
had been severely strained. Friday
Theodore had arranged to kill a num-
Der of hogs and was engaged in the
work when his brother went to the
place. Clarence, it is said, had been
cautioned by other relatives to re-
main away, but despite their protests
he followed his expressed determina-
tiOn. During the afternoon, it is said,
the quarrel was renewed and ended
In fight in which Clarence was kill
ed. His juglar vein was severed and
he had numerous cuts on the face and
head. Theodore, it was said, also
sustained a number of cuts. Follow
ing the murder Theodore is declared
to have jumped in his automobile and
fled and has not been located. State
Highway Policeman Ray Ingram and
State Detective Ottie Donoway, who
were notified of the affair, hurried to
the place but were unable to induce
any of the alleged witnesses of the
killing to talk. Coroner Elmer Dick
ersOn viewed the body and is also
making an investigation in order to
fix the responsibility of the crime.
1t was reported that Theodore is hid
ing in a woods nearby but this is
not believed by the authorities who
think he has left the State. The
murdered man is survived by a wife
and ten-year-Old child. His mother
and several brothers also survive.
Bryan Lynch, one of the brothers, is
at liberty under $1,000 bail on charges
of violation of the State liquor laws.
Last week Federal prohibition officers
and county and State policemen made
a raid on his farm and seized a guam
tity of alleged liquor and destroyed
still which they claimed was still
warm when the raid was made. While
they We're engaged in this task they
declare they were fired upon by
friends of Lynch and more than 60
shots were exchanged.
Theodore Lynch Surrenders to Police
Theodore Lynch surrendered to the
police Sunday afternoon about 4.3O
o'clock when he was brought in by
his three brothers, Edward, Charles
and Bryan Lynch, who are believed
to have known his whereabouts ever
since the murder. Lynch, it is said,
will plead self defense. The coronors
jury rendered verdict that clarence
Lynch came to his death from a
knife wound in the neck at the hands
of Theodore Lynch" The funeral of
Clarence Lynch took place from his
late home Monday.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24
PROMOTION FOR GEO. L. MEDILL

Former Bank Commissioned Becomes
Vice-President of Delaware Trust Co.
George L. Medill, formerly State
Bank Commissioner,has been elected
vice-president of the Delaware Trust
Company, to assume the duties on
January l. He was with the Security
Trust Company for Is years, until his
appointment as commissioner and or
ganized that office, serving two terms.
He resigned to take the vice-pres.-
dency of the Farmers Bank of VII
mlngton, which position he now holds.
Mr.. Medill will retire from the Office
ne now holds with the Farmers Bank
when ne assumes charge of the office
to which he has been elected with the
Delaware Trust Company.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24
IA 10 RIGHT WINS SUIT
Is,, "So Run into Him From the
4 ~ Aust Pay the Damages

Len NJ nun into Him From the
n. ,t.,.l Must Pay the Damages
,om '',se !. ;, trlal was held Friday af-
q = a. :: the Office OF Magistrate
/ 1 I Ipeer IN Laurel, between DR..
h, 'Vlles y. and Everett johnson.
b N 'SSe a. Highway policeman.
sA T., lunnell, was the LAWYER
H. 'T,es' Iat and D. J. Layton rep
a An .Ollnson. .'i, The case resulted
aL.aoc accldent between DR.. Jones'
n 'euan and JOhnson's Ford
y Bi.s e accident occurred on the
snJ;.. J;a"ay late in November and
ssl ws ','ll' as brought out during
rsts ny si, that johnson drove onto
d JIasnway from the left in
sged to'iss y ], car. Jones' car was
CO... : -, 'ue extent that the re-
agb,l,O. O'er 500. Johnson's car
sit sbo.,t managed. The suit was
Ss tI"us daDosy BY Johnson's refusal to
h Image Images. The case was de-
s Sst S'Or Of Dr.. Jones with the
apay t5e 'Jillson Saa will be compell-
's1a sis,.S ,,e manages to the machine
court ~ slat ne would take the
asa,S,. The referees were Ar Ar
ID. o NJ. lormer Justice Of the
Moore and Albert J.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24
SCHOOLS CLOSED UNTIL JAN. 5

Students Have Nearly Two Weeks Va
catiOn-Assembly Friday Afternoon
The weekly assembly was held Fri
day in the auditorium of the high
school and program appropriate to
the season was given. Ayres J. Stock
ly, of Wilmington, addressed the stu
dent body. School has closed to be
re-opened on January 5. The school
party took place before closing and
the program consisted of games, mu-
sic by the school orchestra and re-
freshments.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

Auto Route to Baltimore Cut s Miles
With the opening of the old Phila-
delphia pike in Hartford county by the
State Road Commission, the distance
between Havre de Grace and Balti-
more is reduced eight miles. This
probably will be welcome news to au-
tomobilists.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24
FIVIRE CROP REPORT HAS
.INGFEASE OVER LAST YEAR
!, DpoDUCTION TAKES LEAD
rru ALL OTHER 1924 CROPS

MNkk ALL
s..ond and Wheat Third-Grapes
.,.Iy Double Production of Year
Tomatoes Show Falling off
y rear's harvest of important
,,oDs in Delaware, the highest
~ n five years, though not the
.st in output, is valued at $15,-
M according to John S. Dennee,
ii erop statiStician stationed at
more, in his annual crop review
made public. Better prices than
gg saws the statiscian, placed the
At S1,75O,000 higher than last
I; revised total of $14,168,000 and
gOOO higher than in 1922, when
nlues aggregated S12,086,0OO.
nnbined producing area was
Inv this year, 425,000 acres, com
! with $4,000 in 1923, and 428,-
gres in 1929. Corn maintained
s-k as king of Delaware crops.
nj late account of frequent rains,
Suffered later from drought. AL
n production was almost 1885,
hshels below last year, total
value was nearly 100000 larg-
ban in 1923; he estimate for 1924
5292,O0O against $4,9O6,OOO
par Per acre of corn was
!l-the largest of the grain crops.
vas second in point of income.
vas the outstanding feature of
mp-year Occupying 10000 acres
I than in 1923, with big yields
.:ton was $4,000 tons, the larg-
by crop in Delaware agricultural
N
lat Ranks Third Following Corn
FEAT took third rank with 81
l0 Production nearly 100000
.b less than last year. But the
vas worth nearly a half million
Is more than the 1928 crop, ow-
% substantial advance in the
1shel price of wheat. Sweet DO
5 ranked fourth. Total value
1000 against S1,159,0OO in 1923.
zNeS experienced an unfavorable
l Production for manufacture
tons against 100000 in 1923.
averaged 3 tons per acre; and
5al farm value placed in the
s S944,OOO nearly 100000 be
E farm value of the 1923 crop.
graded low and the CONNER
aop was reduced 10000 barrels
!iat Of 1923, and 10000 barrels
1922. The commercial crop OF
i estimated at 100000 barrels.
Ions of Grapes Nearly Double
akS had an unusual season. Pro-
an estimated at 14OO tons; last
0O tons. The farm value of the
crop is placed at $4,000. The
seeded to winter wheat this fall
Aagland is estimated to be 573,-
acEes against $4,000 (revised),
lsz5. Condition December l,
Acent Of a normal. In Delaware
.ea seeded is estimated to be
acres against 100000 ire
last fall. Condition 85 per
In both states wheat is about
\. US below its ten-year average of
-.0n' Farmers speak of the crop
g4g INTO winter quarters in
lalr shape.
Aues Of Rye, An Increase Shown
.-'e mas been also some slight in
= = n The area seeded this fall to
n Ty'laWare reporting 1000 acres
Aaiyland 21,OOO. Owing to tardi-
~ 'ne part of farmers in taking
~. ~ corn crop, and to continued
4 s,.y Wy. weather this fall, sowing of
,! grams was late. Higher prices
-'d' and rye have stimulated am
I,.a ~. Of the area sown over all
/, .I.ed States where conditions
!. "1lag have permitted. An in
n. u % per cent is reported in
,oso Saeat acreage, as COMPARED
n ,.-o ;. paintings; while the area
" rye Is given at about 1 Der
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES
Church and Sunday School Gave Their
Christmas Program Last Sunday

Christmas Program Last Sunday
Christmas services were held at
the Presbyterian Church Sunday with
goOdly congregations present. The
choir gave appropriate anthems in
cluding solos and duets. In the morn
ing the pastor, Rev. B. N. Morgan,
preached a Christmas sermon. In the
evening the church and Sunday school
united in rendering a Christmas pro-
gram, said to have been one of the
best ever given. The church was
beautifully decorated with holly and
evergreen. The Christmas party of
the Sunday school will be held Friday
evening, December 26.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07
DELEGATES
LEAVE WEDNESDAY
Continued from page L

arrive today. According to mfor-
nation received last night he viii
make his headquarters at the home
of friends in Macon.
G. E. Maddox, Of Rome, chairman
of the Democratic state executive
committee, as well as other officers
Of that body, will arrive today or
tonight. The other officers expect
ed are J. B. Daniel, Of LAGRANGE,
and M L. Ledford, of Cairo vice
chairmen; Mrs. Bessie Anderson cf
Atlanta, secretary, and Hiram l..
Gardner, of Eatonton, treasurer.
Victor Allen, financial director Of
Georgia for the national campaign,
has also made reservations with the
Hotel Dempsey and will be a mem
Der of Major Cohen's party from
Atlanta.
According to information given
by those in close touch with the
Democratic leaders Of Georgia no
material changes in the present par
ty organization is anticipated lin
the convention tomorrow. 1t is be-
lieved that the present executive
committee and the officers of that
committee will be retained in their
present positions. This will mean
that Chairman Maddox will be
chosen permanent chairman of the
convention, and the other execn,
tive committee officers will be made
permanent officers Of the conyen-
ton.
Four election contests will be
taken up by the convention.
The other business of the con-
vention will be the formal nomina-
ton of the State Democratic ticker,
the adoption Of resolutions and a
platform, and the election or re-
election of the executive committee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07
MRS. GUERRY LAID
To REST TUESDAY
Many Sorrowing Friends Attend
Funeral of Aged Woman
Who Died Monday

Funeral services over the remains
of Mrs. Rebecca Query SO years
old, who died Monday afternoon at
/ :15 O'clock following an illness of
six weeks, will be held this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock from the resi-
dence Of her daughter, Mrs. J. r.
Cameron, on Jefferson street.
The deceased was born and reared
in Sumter county and was greatly
beloved by wide circle of friends
She was one of the oldest members
of the First Baptist church and IS
survived by four sons, two daugh-
ters, nineteen grandchildren, and
seventeen great grandchildren.
The funeral services will be
preached by DR.. Carl w. Minor,
pastor of the First Baptist church,
assisted by Rev. John M. Optler.
The following, grandsons of the de-
ceased, viii act as pallbearers;
Robert Castleberry, Walter Cam
eron1 Douglas Cameron, Ernest
Cameron, Clyde Cameron, and ]. r.
Bishop. Interment will be in Oak
Grove Cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07
G. O. P. ORGANIZED
SAYS BROTHER CHARLEY

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 7.-Govern
or Bryan, democratic vice presiden-
tial candidate, told newspapermen
Monday after a tour of Kansas and
southwestern Nebraska, that he had
found the republicans very mucn
disorganized with unrest spreading
throughout the rank and file of the
party, not only in cities and towns,
but in the country districts"
The democrats, he said, "were
constantly drawing support from the
republicans and the Independents,
with every indication showing the
trend will increase from now u Ill
election day."
"The democratic party" he said,
will carry all the agricultural states
Of the middle west"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07
SUMTER TEACHERS
HEAR GODDARD.
Makes Plea for Larger Enroll
ment In High Schools;
Many Present

The Sumter county teachers were
very fortunate in raving Mr.. George
=. Goddard with them Saturday at
their meeting. There We're also
teachers present from the A. and NJ.
school faculty and the city faculty
TO hear Mr.. Goddard.
Mr.. Goddard expressed regret at
not having all the teachers of the
county present. He said he thinks
it should be compulsory for all
teachers to be present when a
State Supervisor comas. That his
duty was to go out and meet teach
ers and parents and discuss things
in the survey pertaining TO Georgia 5
DEFICIENCIES. The reason that Geor-
gia is so far behind in educational
attainments, because we have not
been able to pull together for the
same thing.
In the survey of 1928 was shown
that less than per cent of pupils
CT High school age in Georgia en-
rolled in High schools. "a per cent
stop by the time they have -uplet-
ed the seventh grade.
MIR. Goddard says the - 4nly
enc way to keep children !. vol,
create interest in children, lead
child by inspiration instead of by
force. Inspiration is the only way
to guide answering and lasting
loyalty.
Many teachers holding only ele-
mentary license are attempting to
teach High school subjects. Ii is
against the law, yet we have thou
sands of them in Georgia doing this
How are we going to prevent it? Is
the question Mr.. Goddard says we
should solve.
Many other things were discussed
by Mr.. Goddard and the talk was
inspiring to everyone present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07
MRS EFF|E ALBERTA
CORDELL is DEAD
Funeral From Late Residence,
Near McMath's Mill, We'd
nesday Morning

Mrs. Fffie Alberta Cordell, So
years old, ueo at $50 o'clock last
night at her home near McMaths
Mill, after a long illness.
The deceased was q member Of
Rehobeth Baptist church in which
she was an earnest worker, and was
loved by all in that community for
her splendid traits of haracter.
She is survived by her husband.
r. L. Cordell; five daughters, Miss
Effie Pearl Cordell, Mrs. ]. o. Well
ion, Mrs. J. T. Gray. Mrs. G. r.
Eelly, Of Sumter county, and Ms.
NJ. G. Rogers, Of Grassland Ga.
two sons, Leslie Cordefl and +. L.
Cordell. Of Americas; six siiters,
Mrs. w. M. Bynums Of Cuthbert
Mrs. w T. Myers, Columbus; Mrs.
w ]. Bridges, Macon; Mrs. Oscar
Myrick, Buena Vista; Mrs. L. i,
Joiner, Americus; Mrs. Archie My
rick. Ellaville.
Funeral services will. be held Wed
nesday morning from the residence
at ten o'clock, with DR.. Carl w
Minor, pastor of the First Baptist
church officiating. Interment viii
be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
The following will act as pail
bearers: ]. o. Weldon. NJ. c. Rogers,
G. r. Kelly. ]. T. Grey, ]. M. join
/, or and G. L. Kelly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07
ASTHMA C0NQUER
"a HOURS BY NEN
Specialist Guarantees Complete Relief
of Asthma Within "a Hours @

All that agonizine coughing.
gasping and wheeling goes within
"a hours, and you sleep the night
through at once without break
through a remarkable new internal
prescription developed by q Cleye-
land specialist.
II doesn't matter how long you
have had Asthma or what your
age, this new treatment allays the
seyerest spasms in 80 minutes or
less. and is positively guaranteed to
bring complete relief within "a
hours-or it costs YOU nothing.
Science now proves that Asthma
is not a mere external disease but
is due to a fundamental internal
condition-protein sensitiyeness Of
the system. Most remedies-burn-
ing powders and the lilke--~are
merely temporary, and do not at
all prevent the trouble from grow
ing. worse.
But this new treatment. known
as Rinex. and taken in simple CAPE
sule form, goes direct to the inter-
nal cause and neutfalizes itcomp1ete-
ly-with0ut harmful drugs or bad
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07
-.
y 9 x q !
MRS. HARRIS WITH
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL.

Thesfollowing clipping from the
Macon Telegraph will he of interest
to many friends of Mrs. J. w. Har-
ris Jr. in Americas, where she has
always resided until several months
ago, before going to Macon to make
her home. 49,
Mrs. J. W. Harris, Jr., who re-
Gently came here from Americas, IS
now with the Northwestern Mutual
Life Insurance Agency, it was an
nounced yesterday at the Office Of
J. Clay Murphey, general agent for
that company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07
1B irk ms

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene L. Hollis,
Of Miami, Fla, announce the birth
of son at The Clinic, at Macon
Georgia, Oct. 1, to be called Eugene.
Lockette Hollis. Mrs Hollis before
her marriage was Miss Louise Hall,
Of Macon, while Mr.. Hollis is origi-
nally from Americas, having spent
most of his boyhood days here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07
NOTICE
City Taxes Now Due

City Taxes Now Due
All city taxes are now due and
must be paid before Fecember /,
to avoid extra costs which will be
assessed after December /.
A. D. Gatewood,
Clerk and Treasurer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07
EDITOR REFUSES TO TELL
IF MEMBER OF KHAN

BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct. Z (By The
A. P.)-Market Hubbell, editor Of
a. weekly publication here, today re-
fused to state whether or not he is
9 member of the Ku Klux Khan. He
was declared in contempt of court.
The incident came during the con-
tinuation of the John Doe proceed
ings against the khan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07

vile, where they will attend the
State Veterans Reunion, which is
being held there this week. They
were chosen sponsors for the south
western division by general Joe Day
Stewart.
Mrs. H. B. Allen and daughter,
returned last night from Atlanta,
where they spent the weekend with
friends.
Mrs. R. D. Winchester and Miss
Mary Carter, of Leslie, spent Mon
lay in Americas shopping.
Mrs. w. P. Macarthur, Mrs. Caas
Macarthur and little daughter, Mar.
tha, have gone to Atlanta, to be TIE
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Me
Arthur for several days during the
fair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07

Ruth picked an all-star team and
left himself off. . You can judge
for yourself whether this comes
under head Of modesty or advertis-
ing. M
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07

There is some dispute as to what
is the gamest fish in the world. -.-.
Our nomination is the fish who sits
through three-hour wrestling
watch and demands an encore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07
You Know a Tonic is Good

when it makes you eat like hungry
boy and brings back the color to your
cheeks. You can soon feel the
strengthening, Invigorating Effect of
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC
m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07

Miss Frances Sparks and Miss Bet
ty Castellow, left today for Thomas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07
.Gaa9QA2G

Mrs. Leonard Moore, arrived to-
day from Montgomery, Ala, to visit
her parents, Mr., and Mrs Lacius
Harvey. Mrs. Moore is pleasantly
remembered by her many frien is
in Americas as Miss Buford Harvey
Charles Crisp is the guest Of his
parents, Judge and Mrs. C. R. CRISP.
at their home on Taylor street.
Robert c. Lane and Sam Coney,
left this morning by motor for Crit
fin, where they will look after v..ry
important business matters.
Reports at noon today from tine
BEDSIDE Of Henry R. Johnson, who
has been SO critically i'll for the
past several weeks, are that his CON
dition is slightly improved.
Miss Mary Littlejohn and Hiss
Emmie Glover will leave Wednesday
for Atlanta to attend the Southeast
ern Fair and will be the guests of
friends while there.
Mrs. Paul Burlington, Miss Wilma
Hill, and Mrs. w. H. Hill, of Cobb
We're among the out-of-town shop
pers in Americas Monday.
MiSS E,.a,ncnr Cnn,.l.c .c,,d AIic- ~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07

Once more protests are being
heard against nudity on the PARIS
ian stage. Mile. Marcia Napier
kowska, considered ore of Rus
sia's most beautiful women, is
shown above in her daring costu-
me of jewels-and little else.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07
a, 500, 600 WOMEN
REPRESENTED At MEET

cHIcAG0. N. oet I. az The
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07

CarsweH Dru
icus Drug
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-07

Charles Crisp is the guest Of his
parents, Judge and Mrs. C. R. CRISP.
at their home on Taylor street.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-10-23
Socialism Made Easy"

The above was the title Of little booklet writ
ten by James Connolly and was a popular pre-
sentation of elementary socialism which was very
popular in this country.
But the title seems appropriate to the policy
of the socialist party of America today in put
ting forward a fraudulent substitute which is
guaranteed to satisfy all classes from Rudolph
Spreckels to the lowly paid common laborer in
the Gary mills.
The socialist united front with Spreckels, Van
derlip, Vanderbilt, Gompers and LaFollette fin
ally brought the socialist party into the kind of
company its leaders hankered after for many years.
But their new allies take snuff whenever the so
cialists make their appearance. They have no OBJ
lection to their votes but feel as much embar-
raised in the presence of these renegades as An
drew Mellon would if seen walking in public with
the bootlegger who handles his whiskey deals.
In New York state the Rev. Norman Thomas
near-socialist candidate for governor, is in an
uncomfortable position He is supporting LaFol
lette for president while LaFolette is supporting
Al Smith for governor of the Empire state, who
in his turn is supporting-tho very, very pre-
acknowledgements attorney, John W. Davis
Yet it is we'll for Thomas that Smith is giving
even lip service to Davis. If Smith decides to
throw his hat into the LaFollette ring and desert
Morgans attorney, then Thomas will not get
enough votes to cover the front Of his preacher
less pulpit
And Smith may do that little thing. Already
politicians with influence are warning Smith to
drop Davis else Roosevelt may be elected The
trade union supporters of LaFollette have called
on Thomas to step out and throw in his lot with
Smith. They point out that there is no funda
mental difference between Smith and Thomas SO
far as their avowed principles are concerned
Smith is a better handshaker and favors liquor
with a strong alcoholic content, while in public
Thomas is prohibitionist How he likes his toddy
in private, he does not say.
In making socialism "easy' the socialist party
has finally succeeded in eliminating itself as a
political entity. There is nothing left but rather
vague question mark, and unpleasant odor