Americus times-recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, April 10, 1914, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextTHE AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR BLIZZARD COMES UNEXPECTEDLY SWEEPS COUNTRY EREEZINO IN HINT SECTIONS 1 Great Loss to Crops is Ex pected - Atlanta, Ga., April 9 Extremely B low temperatures i many states breaking weather bureau records cf years’ standing, were reported over South Atlantic and gulf states. Much damage is believed to have resulted to fruit and vegetables in Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia. Freezing at Mobile. The lowest temperature to be re corded on the gulf was reported from Mobile, where the mercury fell *.o H freezing. Southern Georgia suffered less severely, although Columbus re ported, a temperature of 44, the low est for this section in 15 years. I'l Atlanta the lowest point reached was 33 degrees. Snow at Greenville. Snow flurries were reported as far south as Greenville, S. C., breaking Ilf April records of several years. Freez ing temperatures with frost were ex pected ovei parts of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Norfolk Fears Damage. Norfolk, Va., April 9.—With fruit trees in bloom there was a return to day of winter weather. Growers of I .early truck, as well as fruit growers, Hljre fearful of the unusual conditions, but no material damage has been Hi done as yet. Freezing at Augusta Augusta. Ga., April 9. —The lowest [ temperature this morning at Augusta ! I was 46 and yesterday morning the I lowest was 62. The local forecaster j I predicts a freezing temperature for to- Bj night. E- It is believed that if it is cloudy to- I 1 night and there is some wind the | 1 fruit crop will not be injured. Clear | K skies and no wind, accompanied by K freezing temperature, would proba | K bly do much damage, say local fruit I |f growers. | Very Cold at Columbus I Columbus, Ga., April 9. —The ther- I I memeter registered 44 here this I I morning, showing the coldest April. I 1 weather in fifteen years, with but on a E ft ecxeption. Fears are entertained for I H the vegetable and fruit crop. 1 . Freezing in Oklahoma I Memphis, Tenn., April 9. Musko gee, Okla., reported the coldest April ■ B weather in 20 years. From Bartsles- S I ville, Okla., near the Kansas line, to B I Durant, on the Texas border, freez- ] I Ring temperatures were recorded. B Much damage was reported to the H I garden truck and fruit in Arkansas,! K H vhere ; n many sections, ice formed.! H RFarmers and orchard owners used H Rsmudgo pots during the night in jui B R ,O protect the fruit tices. IjFUM LAWN REVIVAL |p CONTINUES TO DRAW 11 * 8 P The revival meetings at Furlow if B§L awn Ba P tist church are developing j -. pßyeater interest and attracting larger | piljongregations with each service. A B|||;|||)iendid congregation heard Rev. Carl It HP nor yesterday afternoon as he dis-j ' HBp urse d eloquently on "The Servant of Up Jehovah.” S Kpe declared that God's purpose is f Ctbe deliverance and the restoration f H a’l the people of the earth. In the ac lit Page Five) YOUNG COTTON MAY BE NIPPED BY JACK FROST i > i# FARMERS HERE ARE;FEARFUL Sudden Gold Spell May Re sult Seriously From the lap of Gentle Spring, Amerieus fell back yesterday info the icy clutches of Drear Winter, and the whole scene shifted. From its perch up above the eighties, the temperature dropped yesterday morning to 40 de grees, and the sudden transition brought gloom to the premature straw hat wearer and to the dear dames and damsels on a “ni-nothing” drapery basis. The spiderweb costumes couldn’t stand the toying of the zephyrs, and only those who wore real clothes could take a chance in a trip to the soda fount. Fires burned cheerily again and the coal dealer heaved the iceman from the arena. He will do it again today, as the brand of weather will again call for clothes or a shut-in process at home. Unless the wind continued blowing last night thus warding off a pop-call from J. Frost, the gardens will get a severe nipping this morning and the succulent beanlet and the too-previous squash will resemble a national bank deposit. Young cotton, too, may b killed, as hundreds of acres near Amerieus are up and growing off well. Orchard owners, too, were fearful last night of the possible effect of the belated blizz upon the peach crop. A severe frost at this stage would, in deed, prove a calamity in Sumter. bartletFmay HAVE FORMIDABLE OPPOSITION NOW McNEIL OF MACON IS URGED As Candidate For Congress is Sixth Macon, Ga., April 9. —Hon. William D. McNeil, one of Macon’s most popu lar and prominent men, may be a can didate for congress from the Sixth district. Urged my scores of friends in all parts of the district to make the race, he is waiting to an extent to see what Representative Bartlett will dv Judge Bartlett announced two yea.s ago that he would not again stand for re-election. However, there has been !a persistent report that he will run ! ‘‘just once more.” J. W. Wise, of Fayetteville, is la ready in the race. He missed election before by about 200 votes. Mr. McNeil is one of the leading members of the Georgia senate and is now serving the last year of his [term as senator from the Twenty second district. There are few men in Georgia better known than Mr. Mc neil. He has been practicing law for 12 years, and is recognized as one of the ablest attorneys of the Macon bar. He has been exceptionally successful :in criminal cases, though his practice is just as much of a civil nature. Asked today if he would make the' race, Mr. McNeil said: “I candidly Jean not say. I don’t know. Al though many assurances of support have come to me unsolicited, I can’t say now whether I will run or not. It depends altogether on future develop ments.” It is believed by Wr. McNeil’s Macon friends that he wifi be a formidable candidate. | AMERICUS. GEORGIA. FRIDAY MORNING. APRIL 10. 1914. GARDEN ENTHUSIASTS | Yto make your ume. 6AROEJ* COMPLETE yOU (\0 should wow purchase a / jjv (OopyruuUii TAMPICO BATTLE WITHOUT RESULT TO CONTESTANTS * FIERCE FIGHTING BY REBELS HundredsCltizens Seek Safely on Warships p- j Washington, D. C., April 9.—Over night despatches from Rear Admiral Fletcher reported fighting continued at Tampico, without advantage to either side. Because of a heavy nor ther, R-ar Admiral Mayo was discour aging refugees from going aboard the ships there. Admiral Fletcher sent this report received from Admiral Mayo yesterday: “Mayo report fighting continues with no change except that the gunboat Za rogoza is assisting the Vera Cruz in shelling Arbolgrande. “On account of a norther and no advantage in fighting, am discourag ing refugees from coming on board. Have received few on Des Moines along side dock. If rebels receive artillery, which seems improbable, more serious conditions will result. Reports circu lated on shore that American battle ships are supplying arms to the reb els.” Officials here did not regard the shore report from Tampico that the rebels are receiving aid from the American battleships as worth com menting on. State department offi cials said today foreign oil properties, especially the oil plants in Tampico, w r ere in grave danger, but there w'as thought to be little danger to lives of foreigners in the fighting zone. Con cerning conditions in Tampico, the state department issues a statement to the effect that wireless reports on the Tampico situation indicate the sit ' uation as regards foreign property is J complicated and serious. The Waters ( Pierce Oil refineries have been occu pied by attacking forces during the last four days and as a consequence have been under fire from a federal gunboat in the harbor. A loss of the entire property is feared. The ware house of the Agencia Commercial, a German property, were with a 'loss of $500,000. j 1 ‘ THE VTEATP.SR. * * For Americus and Vicinity.— < Fair; Cooler. ♦ SPECIAL EASTER MUSIC AT METHODIST CHURCH The members of the Methodist church and those who usually enjoy the special programme of music on Easter Sunday will be interested in the announcement of an elaborate service of song that has been prepared for Easter Sunday, April 12. Alfnost the entire morning service will be musical and the regular order of service will be abandoned that the choir may have full sway. The program will be divided into two parts, the theme in each part similar, but differently expressed, Adam Geibel composing one part and Alfred Judso.r the other. Part I. opens with a soprano solo “He Was Despised and Rejected of Men” with Pilate's words “I find no fault in this man; I will therefore chastise him and let him go,” being answered by a chorus voicing the cry of the mob “Crucify him! Crucify him!’ A bass solo then sings of him mock ed and scourged and led away to be trucifi d. Soprano solo: Stars in their gojden splendor, Gleam through shadow and gloom, Shedding a radiance tender O’er the crucified tomb; Stars wffiich once a glory shed Shining in love on a manger bed Keep vigil now oe’r a Savior dead. Keep watch till the dawn of t he morning. A soprano recitative then carries you with Mary Magdalene and the other. Mary to see the sepulcher. When this is finished a glad chorus . “Hallelujah, He-Arose” sweeps all sad ness away and merges into a bass solo , "O, Swing The Gates Wide Open For Christ, the Risen King!” Part 11. begins with the eventide, when crosses looming on the shadow , ed hills, filled hearts, with sadness aa l gloom over the crucifixion of Jesus. A chorus of women’s voices then chant "Who shall break the royal seal and , roll away the stone. They are an- I swered by a chorus of men’s voices and , a chorus sings, “Come Forth Trium phant Lord,” and the cantata ends m L a song of rejoicing and gladness. , The members of the choir have been working on the program for nearly two months and those who hear the cantata will be gratified with the re sults. Those singing will be Mrs. , Heys, Mrs. Dixon, Missc-s Morgan and McAfee; Mr. Bryan, Mr. Dejjere and Mr. Meltcn. Mrs. McLendon at the organ. 1 rwwwsn www sßßtrrwrpppprw’PPPrtfwrrrrw OFFICERS PLAN I FIRST BIMONTHLY BARBECUE! FEAST SEASON OF FEASTING OPENS i > Ainericus 'Cue Club Names i i Officers For Year ! Thirty-five very fortunate Americas business men—epicures all and mtn ' who appreciate the best things season ■ ic, are now awaiting, together with their thirty-five better halves, the first feast of the season under the auspices , of the Americus Barbecue club, if ■ which organization they are so fortu nate as to be members. This feast is dated for next Friday, 17th, and will I celebrate the opening of the barbecue season. At the first annual meeting, held a day or two ago, Mr. Frank Sheffield was elected president; Dr. J. E. Pra ther, vice president, and Alderman K. B. Mashburn, custodian of the casn box (without bond). The club's mem bership was increased from 30 to 35, and no others can join until a vacancy occurs. The fact that all members are mar ried men is purely a co-incidence, and one for which the club disclaims re sponsibility. A motion made that fa thers only be admitted to membership was howled down at the instance of a .dozen members. I Messrs. A. D. Gatewood, T. M. Fur-> low and Dr. S. F. Howell will consti tute the skirmishing committee provid ing the piglets for the bi-monthly feasts, the chairman giving bond for faithful compliance with the terms of j his job. - This season the club will have its 'cue dinners in the pretty grove in the , rear of the Allison property out Lee street. This change from the former rendezvous, three miles away, is more convenient for members and does I away with the hazard of crossing a* • network of railway tracks in reaching, i the enchanted grove. Some of the bon vivantß, however, would have crossed i the Andes rather than have missed i t one of these delicious and comforting > feasts. The club’s historian reported that! . Dr. Ed Prather was the only member 1 j who did not miss a dinner last year, i Dudley Gatewood and Tim Furlow e missed one each, cihly, and not until yet have they .the fact CREDITORS ARE NOW CERTIFYING THEIRACCOONTS ARE TAKEN ALPHABETICALLY In Laborious Work of Ad jnsting Accounts The work of unraveling the badly tangled and seemingly inextricable af fairs of the suspended National bank here goes on at the hands of Receiver Dunlap and his force of four or five accountants. Considering the deplor able condition in which the hank’s af fairs were left at the time its doors were closed, in the face of an as tounded public, Receiver Dunlap is making good progress. ’The ninety days allowed depositors and creditors, under the law, wherein to file their claims for deposits and other indebtedness, will expire May 3d, and soon thereafter the long expected “audit” which the officers of the bank have been waiting for will be forth coming. The nature of the audit cannot be forecasted, but to the average depos , I itor it does not at this stage bear an iridescent hue. Some few depositors, j weary with waiting, have sold out at a most liberal discount and are try ing to forget it. Others—the great ma jority—are holding on with the hop n “that springs eternal” of eventually getting back their money. It is to be hoped that they may eventually. While the first audit of accounts seems to have be n completed, though this statement Is not made authorita tively, the list of depositors and cred itors is now being checked over again alphabetically, to insure absolute ac curacy. In this checking of accounts the d' - positors appear at the bank in re sponse to notices sent them by Re ceiver Dunlap and swear to the cor rectness of their accounts when finally adjudicated. This does not require as much time, perhaps, as did the initial adjusting of the books, and points to an early finish of the laborious work. Depositors whose names begin with “C” were thus called upon yesterday. Nothing is given out of a nature offi cial regarding affairs, and thosa de positors who hope to get back their money have no adequate idea as to when that good time is coming. In fact, the situation, locally, is one of trying suspense upon the part of cred itors and depositors, who can do noth ing beyond biding their time in pat ience and hoping for the best in the wind-up. Receiver Dunlap went to Atlanta yesterday upon important business to rehiain during two or three days. A GENTLEMAN BY DAY AND BURGLAR BY NIGHT j New York, April 9.—Edward Men del, a modern Jekyl-Hyde, who was a respected iron and steel merchant in Newark by day and a thug n New York bq night, was today sen tenced to spend the next eighteen years of his life in Sang Sing prison. Mendel, who in Newark, was a mem ber of many fraternal orders and clubs, lured Mrs. Pauline Koetzel to an upper eWst Side freight yard in New York, and there tore her dia mond earrings from her ears. He was captured as he was running away from the yard. ) In court hree other women identi fied him as the thug who had similarly assaulted and robbed them. Many let ters and petitions from Newark clubs and association* Insisted some mis take had been made. -“ fi j * i. AMERICUS NAMED FOR CONVENTION FIREMEN’S BOARD IEEIM HERE ME 211 I Georgia Fire Prevention So- j ciety Coming Here Amerieus will entertain on April 23rd forty members of the Georgia Fire I revention Society, an organization which holds monthly meetings in the larger cities and towns of the state with the view of inspecting fire risks and adopting means of fire prevention. All property in the city, of greatest importance, will be inspected by the 1 board, and conditions pointed out to the end of averting danger. i The visitors will have the coopera tion of Amerieus fire insurance agenc ies, which have been advised of their coming. The folowing letter to the Times-Recorder explains the nature of the meeting on 23rd. Atlanta, Go., April 7: Times-Record er, Amerieus Go.: "I want to advise that the Georgia Fire Prevention Socle'ty will hold its monthly meeting in Amerieus, April 23rd. We will have 30 to 40 members prt sent, and will make a close in spection of all the mercantile, ware house and manufacturing property, and point out to owners and oecupants the conditions that may cause -res. “We shall ask for their co-operation, and that of the people generally, .n having these. conditions corrected wherever found. , To Inspect the Schools. “We have a special committee that will Inspect the schools and churches; another committee that will look over the City’s ordanances relative to fire hazard and the City’s method of en forcing them, and will be prepared to offer such suggestions for amendment ar may be advisable. Another commit tee will inspect the waterworks and fire department. “We will hold a public meeting on Thursday evening, the 23rd, at which the reports of these committees on or dinances and fire department and wa terworks will be read, and information given in a general way as to what conditions were found by the inspec tors. There will also be addresses on other fire prevention topics. Prizes for Best Essays. “Our Publicity Committee will visit Amerieus in a few days to make ar rangements for the public meeting, and will also offer prizes to schoot children for the best essays on Fire Prevention. “We look forth? co-operation fit the insurance agents and the Mayor and Council, and the citizens generally, and would especially ask that you let the people know of this meeting and our desire to lessen the number of fires starting in the state. “We have held similar meetings in 16 ether cities and have met with much sr cess in obtaining improvement in ordinances and fire-fighting facilities, and in securing correction of such dangerous conditions as were found to exist in the mercantile and public pi operty in the towns we have visited, and we ask your assistance in making the meeting in Amerieus a success. \ “ Yours very truly, “G. H. COLLINS, “Chairman Publicity Committee.” Good Friday Services Today at Calvary Good Friday will be observed today in Calvary church with mom lug prayer at 11 a. m., and evening prayer at 7:30 p. m. NUMBER 8«

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Americus times-recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, April 10, 1914, Image 1