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THE TIMES RECORDER
ESTABLISHED 1879.
Published every Sunday morning and
every afternoon except Saturday, and
Weekly, by the Times-Recorder Co.
(Incorporated.)
Entered as second class matter at
postoffice at Americus, Ga.. under act
Os March 3, 1879.
G. R. ELLIS,
President.
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OFFICIAL ORGAN FOR:
City of Americus.
Sumter County.
Webster County.
Railroad Commission of Georgia For
Third Congressional Dustrict
U. S. Court, Southern District of t
Georgia.
Americus, Ga.. April 2, 1917.
A new Congress was born today.
The hand of the German shows itself
in all unrest.
The entire nation has been called to
co-operate in the detection of spies.
Wimjaybrine’s army of a million be
tween the suns may soon be called
° n ' l_
The tanned guardsmen are ready to
do their part for the honor of Old
Glory'.
Villa shows up again, right about 1 1
the time we have our eyes trained :
elsewhere. :
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Senator von Stone says he’s with the
president. Anybody could jump on the
band-wagon.
Latin America has fallen into the
plots of the Kaiser. Mr. Monroe Doc-|
trine is interested.
Zimmermann compares the Mexicans ,
and Japanese as belonging to the same (
race. Which will get mad first.
Senator von Vardaman (n) may not
be heard from, which will be pleasant
for all if he keeps his mouth shut.
The Swiss certainly play neutral,
and they have now declined to con
gratulate the new Russian govern
ment.
The people await with tense anxious
ness the developments which will come
from congressional action on the in
ternational situation.
If 1,000,000 volunteers are called by
the President, it is estimated that
Georgia's pro rata will be 28,750. That
number should be secured over-night.
Little by little the Entente is crawl
ing along the western front, much to
the delight of those good folks who
want to see Germany brought to her
henses.
Unlike the Georgia Legislature,
which must act on specific matters
named in the governor’s call, when
Congress meets in extra session it can
pass on anything.
Senator Underwood, of Alabama, was
quoted by Zimmermann, the German
foreign minister, in justification of his
position. That certainly does not
stands to the credit of the senator
from Alabama —who does not seem to
b<- the same strong figure now as
when he led the Democrats in the
house.
Congressman Charles R. Crisp has
been re-nominated by the Georgia dele
gation as their choice for membership
on the Ways and Means committee,
which is the most imi>ortant organiza
tion'in tie House. It will be greatly
due to Mr. Crisp if the Georgia mem
bers secure ill of the assignments
they desire.
A UNITED NATION.
From everywhere assurances are go
l ing into the White House at Washing
’ ton of the opinions of the people on
the acute international situation. The
' Americus people feel that the honor
and integrity of our government has
been outraged, and the yare willing
to do their part in defending the sa
cred liberty allowed under our consti
tution, given to us over a century ago
!;y men who were quick to make sac
rifices in order that we might live.
It remains for Congress to say how
we sht.il go about defending ourselves.
War is already here, for the Germans J
are fighting us now —they sink our
ships; they kill our sailors; they mur
der Americans as passengers, and they
hold our citizens as prisoners in Ger
many. What else must they do to give
the casus belli?
The Times-Recorder hopes that the
y oung men of this section will respond
to the call of President Wilson for
volunteers in the navy and marine
corps. Thousands are needed, and it
may be that tomorrow the ranks of an '
army of a half million must be filled,
In the meantime, Americus is with;
the President. A monster mass meet-J
ing has been arranged for Thursday;
between 10 and 12 o’clock, to be held (
on the streets. The stores will close,)
and everywhere will be attestations!
of patriotism which this section proud.■
Iv possesses.
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THE STATUS OF GIRARD.
The fellow whom you saw last !
night rubbing his eyeballs out.
was not the man whose wife gave
him a licking—but the fellow who
heard that the "bone dry” law
took effect in all Georgia, includ
ing Girard, Savannah. Augusta,
ets.—Americus Times-Recorder.
Girard is not in Georgia, and the.
Georgia law does not affect Girard, nor
any other Alabama town. There was
a time, however, when Georgia's pro-'
hibition law did affect Girard. Prior |
to the passage of the first state-wide
lay in this state the Alabama Legisla
ture enacted a contingent law for Gi
rard, the contingency being that in.
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the event the sale of liquors should be
I prohibited in Georgia, Girard would
I also become a dry town. It is recalled ,
that the constitutionality of the law
. was questioned. When application was
J made to the probate judge of Russell
county for license to sell liquor in Gi
rard he declined to issue such license. j
pointing to the law as his guide. The
applicants for the license took the po
sition that contingent legislation was
unconstitutional, but this plea had no
’ effect upon the judge. He pointed to
the low and told them that if it were
unconstitutional it was for the Su
preme court of the State of Alabama,to '
pass upon the question and not for 1
I
J him; that his duty was to follow the
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| law in the matter and he was going l
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|to do it, and he did it. The case, we
i believe, was carried to the Supreme j
, 1 court, but before a decision was ren-
• dered the Legislature of Alabama en-J
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! acted a state-wide prohibition law.— i
Columbus Enquirer-Sun.
For all intents and purposes, Girard |
. has been a very prominent part of
J Georgia, and her notorious connection
, with this commonwealth is well known.
.' From the reports of thefts at the .
' large storehouse of liquor recently se-'
| cured in the gigantic Girard raid it I
. seems the Alabama citv still feels its'
i
t wet influences.
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GERMANS AND GERMANY.
Washington draws a distinction
between the German people and
the German government. The for
; i mer are tools of the latter, al
ii though the government was creat
ed through the submission of the
i people. Russia can even point the
way to the Teutons. —Americus
Times-Recorder.
The government distinction is
the opinion held by a large num
ber of our people. It is not the
German people themselves that are
so disliked in this country. It is
the Germs form of militaristic, I
semi-autocratic government that is ■
the cause of trouble between the |
two peoples. The German people
have done more than their share
for science and industry.—Augusta
II THE WHATCHAMA COLUMN
By George Martin
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e | Socks.
..! The sock is another of life’s mys
, I teries.
’: Whether it has been a sock from the
first, or started out to be a stocking
- and lost its nerve, no one knows. The
-1 only thing we're sure of is that it got
> half way up man’s leg and stopped.
And for no apparent reason. The
sock’s way to man’s knee was clear.
Woman's stockings prove that.
'! But let us not censure the sock too
severely for its shortcomings. It’s
J like a lot of other human affairs —be-
-1 gun enthusiastically and ended half
way.
Chronicle.
It is a most puzzling thing that a
people as great as the German peo
ple unquestionably are, will sub
mit to such government as Ger
many has.—Columbus Enquirer-
Sun.
We know a number of Germans who!
(1 not approve of the acts of the im-|
perial German government. And there:
| are a lot of Germans in Georgia who j
are very friendly with us, and whose
, friendship we value. —Savannah Dress.
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SHOULD ALREADY BE HERE.
The Alabama sheriff who fired
• his whole joil force following the
escape of Overton has set a ipower
j ful example for Georgia officials.
| Such action is, indeed, laudable. —
I Americus Times-Recorder.
Not only laudable, but expedient,
considering that the sheriff had
only a shaky hold on his own job
for a few days.—Savannah Morn
ing News.
And now the governor has in
structed the atternoy-general to
file impeachment proceedings
against the sheriff. The time is <
I coming when sheriffs will have to
■ do their duty, if they do not want
to be ousted from office, and it will
be a good thing when the time
I comes. A sheriff who will not do
his duty ought tot be ousted from
office.—Columbus Enquirer-Sun.'
Though "the time is coming when (
'| will have to do their duty. It I
j is shameful that “the time” has not al-1
| ready arrived.
Statement of the Condition of the
CITIZENS BANK,
Located at Plains, Ga„ at the Close of
Business March 20, 1917.
Resources.
Time loanss 21,392.07
Overdrafts (unsecured) .... 230.98
Banking house 3,182.39
Furniture and fixtures 2,290.09
Other real estate 1,185.49
I ue from banks and bank-
ers in this state 388.55
Due from banks and bank-
ers in other states 1,508.51
Currencys 732.00
Silver nickels,
etc 274.59
Cash items 50.00
Advances on cot-
ton 1,700.00 — 2.756.59
Profit and loss 608.77
' Interest ipaid 506.97
Total $34,050.41
Liabilities.
Capital stock paid in $ 15,666.67
Individual deposits subject
to check ....' 9,875.27
Time certificates 2,934.82
| Cashier’s checks 573.65
■ Bills payable, including time
certificates representing
borrowed monev 5,000.00
Total $34,050.41
I STATE OF GEORGIA.
Sumter County.
Before me came T. W. Timmerman,
cashier of Citizens Bank, who being
duly sworn, says that the above and
foregoing statement is a true condi
tion of said bank, as shown by the
books of file in said bank.
T. W. TIMMERMAN.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
tris 29th day of March, 1917.
I. E. CARTER. N. P-. S. Co. Ga.
EXCURSION FARES TO
ATLANTA, GA„ AND RETURN
Account of Grand Opera by Metro
-1 olitan Opera Company of New York
City, April 23,28, inc., 1917. Tickets on
I sale April 22 to 28, inc. Final limit
I May 1, 1917. Ask any Central of
| Georgia Railway ticket agent for fol
der, giving detailed information as to
tl.e dates of operas, casts, etc.
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY
2".-Im The Right Way.
THE AMERICUS TIME->R ECORD ER.
SIX THOUSAND TO HONOR
MEMORY OF HENRY AUDOBON
NEW YORK, April 2.—The kiddies
and the birds are going to have a big
I day May 5. That is the day many
I governors have set aside as Bird Day
■I in the schools. Just 137 years ago that
day was born John James Audobon,
whose name now means bird protec
tion.
There are 650,000 American boys and
girls, helpers of the Audobon societies
in protecting the birds, who will take
part in the celebration. They are
full fledged members and are known
as juniors. Each child paying a dime
gets a membership badge and beauti
fully colored pictures of birds so they
can recognize their feathered friends.
Thousands of new youngsters are
expected to join the societies between
now and May 5. Teachers are organ
izing them throughout the country,
simply by sending their names to Gil
bert Pearson, general secretary, 1974
Broadway, New York.
Some of the governors are taking an
interest in the celebration which may
lead to a National Bird Day in ’lB.
MOTOR QUARTER INCH LONG
IS SMALLEST IN THE WORLD
| HILLSBORO, N. D„
I Nedland, a jeweler here, has made the
smallest motor in the world. The mo
tor is just a fraction of an inch more
than one-fourth of an inch long, runs
perfectly and possesses all the parts
contained in a larger motor.
The commutator has four segments,
made of gold, each being: insulated
from the other by mica. Fibre is used.
as insulation between the conimutator
and shaft, and also between the end
pieces and the commutator, which is
built up precisely as the ones in the
larger motors, no glue or cement hav-I
ing been used.
Diamater of commutator. 45-100 j
inches. Mounting, pivot steel shaft |
9-1000 inches in diameter. The brush
es are made of silver and are 12-1000
inches in diameter. . The length of the
moter is 19-64 inches. Height 11-64:
inches. Weight: 5 1-2 gr. A 'small j
flashlight battery is used to supply the'
current.
Old Folk’s
Best Friend
That’s what many call it,
i for it puts vim and vigor into
old stomachs; rich, red blood in'o
old veins; sound flesh on old bones.
Drink a glass of this delicious, diges
tant with each meal
Shivar Ale
PURE DIGESTIVE AROMATICS WITH
SHIVAT MINERAL WATER ANO GINGER
Your grocer or druggist will refu.d
your money on first dozen if you are
not pleased with results.
Bottled and guaranteed by the cele
brated Shivar Mineral Spring, Shel
ton, S. C. J If your regular dealer
e-annot supply you telephone
GLOVER GROCERY CO.
Wholeaale Di«*ribnt«r» for Americus
PARTNERSHIP
INSURANCE
The most important asset of »
firm? The business ability oi
special technical skill of th*
individual members.
Why not insure against the low
of this asset?
Insurance upon partners or o®
cers of corporations is furnlshe*
at lowest net cost by the Until)
Central Life Insurance Com
pany.
Write for facts and comparatlvs
( > figures.
LEE M. HANSFORD, Agent
Americus, Ga.
UNION CENTRAL LIFE
INSURANCE CO.
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- »The Treat Annual Dividend Payer.’
1 BeSeSSSSSKMMMMWMMMMM
3 When your Shoes need an
operation, call the Shoe Sur
geons.
And we will show you what
modern machinery and experi
enced skill will do towards put
ting old and broken shoes “back
on their feet.”
, You will find that after your
shoes have undergone treatment
in our shop, that they are restor
: ed to their strength and neat ap-
, pearance and at a cost not to be
criticized.
4 Rex Shoe Shop
.! E. Breetlove, Prop.
161 Lee SL Artesian Cener
SMITH
! PRESSING CLUB
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’ For best work and quick sei
vice phone us at 216
i Office: 208 Jackson Street
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MISS BESSIE WINDSOR,
Insurance.
Bonds.
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Office Forsyth St. Phone 284 j
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CHAS. AY ASH
Fresh Groceries
1 our Business Appreciated
Phone 708, Cotton Ave.
F. G. OLVER .
LOCKSMITH.
Sewing machines and Supplies; Key ,
and Lock Fitting, Umbrellas Repaired |
and Covered. Phone 420.
Lee STREET. NEAR WELL )
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AMERICUS CAMP, 202, WOODMEN ]
OF THE WORLD.
Meets every Wednesday night in' i
Fraternal Hall, Lamar street. All vis- )
iting Sovereigns invited to meet with |
us. STEPHEN PACE. C. C.
NAT LeMASTER, Clerk.
F. and A. M.
j® AMERICUS LODGE ■
F. & A. M., meets ev- |
i ery second and 1
fourth Friday night j
i ' at 7 o’clock. 11
FRANK J. PAYNE, W. M.
J RESCOE PARKER. Sec’y.
• M. B. COUNCIL |
LODGE F. and A. M. !
meets every First and
Third Friday nights.
y v. Visiting brothers are
invited to attend.
DR. J. R. STATHAM, W. M.
NAT LeMASTER. Secretary.
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WASHINGTON CAMP, NO. 14,
P. 0. S. OF A.
Meets every first and third Monday >
nights in P. O. S. of A. Hall, No. 213 i
Lamar St. All members in good stand- ,
ing invited to attend. Beneficiary certi- |
ficates from $250.00 to $2,000.00 issued •
to members of this camp. i
S. A. JENNINGS, Pres’t. ]
0. D. REESE, Recd’g. Sec’y.
C.ofGaßy
"The Right Way”
Trains Arrive.
From Chicago, via
Columbus * 1:00 a lai
From Columbus *10:00 am!
From Columbus I 7:15 p m
From Atlanta and Macon..* 5:29 a U1
From Macon * 2:11 p m
From Macon * 7 :35 p ui
From Albany * 6:40 a in
From Montgomery and
Albany *.2,11 p m
From Montgomery and
Albany *10:39 p m
From Jacksonville, via
Albany * 3:40 a m
Trains Depart
For Chicago, via Columbus * 3:40 a m
For Columbus I 8:00 a m
' For Columbus * 3:00 p Bl:
For Macon * 6:40 a mi
For Macon and Atlanta *2:11 p m
For Macon and Atlanta ...*10:39 p m
For Montgomery and
Albany * 5:29 a in
■ For Montgomery and
i Albany * 2:11 p m
For Albany * 7:35 p m
For Jacksonville, via
Albany * 1:05 am
i *Daily ! Except Sunday.
adv .1. E. HIGHTOWER, Agent.
Seaboard Air line
[be Progressive Railway ol the Soatt
, Leave Americus for Cordele. Ro
chelle, Abbeville, Helena, Lyons, Col
lins, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond,
Portsmouth and points East and South
1 12:31 p m.
2:30 a m
Leave Americus for Cordele, Abbe
t ville, Helena and intermediate points
5:11 p. m.
Leave Americus for Richland, At
• lanta, Birmingham, Hurtsboro, Mont
t gomery and points West and Northwest
3:08 p. m.
Leave Americus for Richland. Col
umbus, Dawson, Albany and interme
-1 diate points
• 10:00 a m
Seaboard Buffet Parlor Sleeping Car
R on Trains 13 and 14 arriving Americus
from Savannah 11:25 p. m.. and leav
ing Americus for Savannah 2:30 a. m.
Sleeping car leaving for Savannah at
2:30 a. m., will be open for passengers
I at 11:40 p. m.
’ For further information apply to H.
P. Everett, Local Agent, Americus.
Ga.; C. W. Small, Div. Pass. Agent,
Savannah, Ga.; C. p R van, G. P. A.,
r Norfolk. Va.
L fi. COUNCIL, Pres’t. INC. 1891 H. S. COUNCIL, Cashier
C. M. COUNCIL, Vice-Pres. T. E. BOLTON, Asst. Cashier
Planters Bank of Americus
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CAPITAL SURPLUS I PROFITS $225,000.00
Rescurces Over One Million Dollars
a With a quarter of a century ex
perlence in successful banking
and with our large resources and
close personal attention to every
Interest, consistent with sound
banking we solicit your patronage.
Interest allowed on time certi
ficates and In our department for
savings.
Prcmpt, Conservative, Accommodating
We Want Your Business
No Account Too Large and None Too Small
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MONEY 51%
MfINFY I fIANFIl on farm ,ands at 512 per cent
i ITIUIiLI Lu/iIiLU interest and borrowers have priv
' ilege of paying part or all of principal at any interest I
i period, stopping inlerest on amounts paid. We always
] have best rates and easiest terms and give quickest ser
! vice. Save money by seeing us.
: G. R. ELLIS or G. C. WEBB
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Americus Undertaking Company
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Funeral Directors and Embalmers
MR. NAT LeMASTER, Manager
Agents for Rosemont Gardens
Day Phones 88 and 231 Night 661 and 136
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II Commercial City Bank
AMERICUS, GA.
General Banking business
I INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS
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_ == _____, Automobiles can set themselves afire so
—especially now because of the
large amount of electrical equipment
they carry, that it is a foolish policy to
try to save a few dollars by doing with
out our Automobile Fire Insurance.
Herbert Hawkins
HIGH GRADE FFRIIIiZtRS
AMERICUS
HOME MIXTURE GUANO CO.
Manufactured of best unadulterated material, skillfully prepar
ed and mixed.
Our customers are pleased. Can we offer better refer
SALES AGENTS:
Harrold Bros. L. G. Council
Americus, Ga. Americus, Ga.
A. S. Johnson E. C. Webb
DeSoto, Ga. Sumter, Ga’
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We carry out each funeral service in harmonious con- ] ■
; formity with the wishes of our employers—the public. We 11
| have builded an undertaking organization whose reputa- ■
; tion is the highest and whose equipment is moGl excellent, i
ALLISON UNDERTAKING COMPANY
L R. Eden, Director ;
Day Phone 253-Night 657, 106, 71 |/
j MONDAY, APRIL 2. 1917.