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THE AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER.
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reconvened yenterdaj
and "Ions'' session, w*»
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, stay hete until
legislation
,»rella n eou9
n med ctely betorn Con-
i..r riling soai.j nie* .-
’rl e (ountry’s cod. '3
v c v idespreaJ eenL'-
returning members tor
war against Germany’s
..Hungary. Turkey and
, nt , ress is expected, how
the views of the Presf-
rispect
i0 „ measures will require
Fourteen general and
oral special bills for the
■ginning July 1. 1918, as
ates of additional money
ar needs, are to be con-
abiy immediately after
Two bills, the legislative,
judicial and District of
easures, already under
80,000,000 already appro
ve present fiscal year's
members believe that,
ming appropriations, the
liar mark may be reach-
ears of war.
evenue legislation is not
active consideration for
ore. A deficit of $3,906,-
; year's expenditures re-
provided for •
flairs will come in fo*
iration during the session
rable speechmaking, in
?ral congressional elec-
jll at; which thirty-two
teen Democrats and thir-
and the entire House
to be chosen. Many
;icve political campaign
shorten the session.
:rats start the session in
mate and House with 52
senators against 43 R>
ith one seat —Senator
rant. In the House tha
ve 216 members, the Re-
with five Independents
acant.
>w members joined the
Representative Lufkin,
of the sixth Massachu-
succeeding Augustus P.
publican, who resigned;
e Deshlin, Democrat, ot
tighth Pennsylvania dis
ling former Ropreaenta-
, Republican, who re-
Representatlve Merritt,
the fourth Connecticut,
epresentatlve Ebenezer
deceased,
g domestic concerns are
d woman suffrage. Sena-
proposed constitutional
hose submission was ap-
t 1 by the Senate 65 to
sed in the House, while
ill be urged to approve
the so-called Susan B
dment for equal sucrage,
en favoraly reported to
iendar. Speaker Claris
>oint a chairman for the
House committee on
committee to control war appropria
tions Is also (pending.
Closer scrutiny of appropriations
and departmental estimates, during the
present seesion is generally predict
ed, iwth efforts to prevent extrava
gance while at the same time provid
ing adequate funds for war needs.
, Spectacular features during the ses
sion are regarded os possible develop,
ments from the agitation against Sena
tor LaFollette and others because of
tlieir opposition to some war lcgls.a-
tlon. He and Senator Hardwic*, cf
Georgia, have announced their inten
tion to seek repeal of the draft law,
while Senators LaFollette a°d Sher-
CONVICTED MAN KIllS
HIMSELF IN HIS CEIL
VALDOSTA, Ga., Dec. 3.—The cor.
otioi’s jury investigating tho death jf
John T. Bohannon, who died in the
Lowndes county Jail last night, has
returnee a verdict that he came to his
death by means of poison administer
ed by his own hand with suicidal in
tent,
Fridav, Bohannon was sentenced to
six years in th© penitentiary, after be-
man of Illinools have resolutions pend. 1 lr , g con vfcted of bigamy. Last April
lng before the Senate foreign relations ' he married Mrs. George Mlley, at Ber-
co.imlttec. 11,i, near Valdosta, and took her to a
Wi hm the next few days PrMidcnt point lr. lorlda. Mrs. Mlley had $600
W.lson Is expected to send to the j which he secured and made way with
Senate nominations of many military after his supposed marriage. Later
and civil officer's appointed during developments showwed that he had
the recess or who failed of confirma- living wife at Lake Butler, Fla., from
t on at tho last session.
TENNESSEE SiEGKO BI KNED
BY MOB FOB USUAL CRIME
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 3.—News
has reached hero to the effect that
whom he had never been divorced. His
arrest followed, his conviction being
effected speedily.
Registration Notice.
Registration book for general elec
tion to be held In the City of Amerl-
Ligon Scott, a negro, who Is alleged cu8i Ga _ 12| 1917, )8 now open xil
to have criminally assaulted a white clty taxc8| inoludlDg 19n od valorenl
woman in Dyer county on Nov. 22, was
burned at the state on a vacant lot.
near the public square in Dyersburg.
Reports reaching here state Scott was
arrested in Jackson, Tenn., and was
being taken to Dyersburg in an auto
mobile by the authorities. A mob, It
in understood, met the automobile and
demanded the prisoner.
News that Scott was in the hands
of the mob spread rapidly over the
county, and a large crowd assembled
at Dyersburg. The negro confessed
his guilt and then was taken to the
vacant lot and tied to an iron stake.
H e was stripped of all clothing and a
bon flro kindled, the flames soon envel
oping his body. The dispatch said the
eexcution wag carried out in orderlv
manner, those in the party dispersing
io their home immediately afte r they
had accomplished the! rpurpose.
tax must be paid before you are ellsi-
l le to register.
E. J. ELDRIDGE,
26tollth Clerk and Treasurer.
Must Enlist Soon.
There Is more Catarrh in this section
or the country than •■.11 other diseases
put together, and for years it wit sup-
{ tosed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed
ocal remedies, and by constantly failing
to cure with local treatment, pronounced
it incurable. Catarrh is a local disease,
greatly influenced by constitutional con
ditions and therefore requires constitu
tional treatment. Hall's Catarrlt Med!=~
cine, manufactured by F. J. Cheney &
Co.. Toledo, Ohio, is a constitutional
remedy, is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
of the 8ystem. One Hundred Dollars re
ward Is offered for any rase that Hall's
Catarrh McdHnc falls to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. ,
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Hall's Family Fills for constipation.
The following extracts are quoted
from the Selective Service Regula
tion^ which go Into effect at. noon,
December 15th, 1917:
“In accordance with the above reg
ulations, after December 15, 1917, no
man who is registered can be entitled
Ip. the U* S. Navy, unless he has a
certificate from hig local board to tho
effect that his class and order number
are so low that lie is not within tho
current quota of his local board."
The above Information is made pub
lic for the benefit of the young men
of Americus and Sumter county who
are registered and wish to enlist In
the navy will have to do so before
noon December 15,1917.
A. M. FERILLO,
U. S. Navy Recruiting Officer.
FOB SALE.
enc ral legislation pend-
its exclusion from the
* session are the Webb
exporters to combine
• "lik h has twice pass
ed is the Senate's un-
the Shields water
'll bill; the Walsh-
c°a! land leasing nieas-
Columbian treaty, pro-
$2:.,000,000 to Co-
tration soldiers and sail-
' bill, which passed the
!slo n hut failod to get
Senate, soon will be
Senate judiciary com.
ra te s in the nature of
^spending court pro-
inemler* of the Ameri-
foreu* Othe r unfinlsh-
ation im-iudcc Senator
resolution to subject
Senator raider’s bills
Iavin * and expeditions
°f aliens, and Senator
enforce govern
of iron and steel pro-
r *<.a»nnt! 0 n of physical-
p mili? ar y BCrv | ce
class poitagt
Ucatloi
durin
rv:
n* also promisee
R the session.
1 ‘’ngresslonal com-
wn r expenditure*.
Wilson prevents!
‘ s * !on - »HI be iitnl
Massechusott,.
The proposal
of the House
ininlttte for . a lntl.
ahli,
We offer for sale a nice farm con
taining 355 acres of good land, with
5 mules, 400 bushels of corn, two wa-
gcn 8 lot hoga, fodder, hay, cotton 8 ood
and plantation tools nt $40.00 acre.
One-half cash; balance in five equal
payments at 5% Interest. Has splendid
six-room dwelling, painted, sealed and
plastered on inside,; plenty of tenant
and outhouse 9 on place; located on
graded road from Americus to Buena
Vista, one mMe east of Friendship,
seven miles of I’lnlns, ono-half mi'*
from Concord] church; convenient to
two good schools, and In line neigh
borhood; plenty of running water all
the year. ollver-McDonald Co., Plalne,
FLETCHER’S
for
Quality,
Service
AND
Satisfaction
Ring 305
And Give Us a Trial.
FLETCHERS’
GROCERY
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ORANGE
CRUSH
j
A splendid answer to
the demand for a pure,
wholesome, convenient
orange flavored drink.
Flavored with the juice
of crushed California
oranges and bottled in
our sanitary bottling
plant.
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The
Bottle
AMERICUS
Coca-Cola
Bottling Co.
j, T. WARREN, Manager
TOYLAND
We’re showing a most complete assort
ment of Christmas Toys for the kiddies.
Look over their letters to Santa—then
come in and make your selection.
FOR THE GIRL
Dolls. Doll Furniture, Tea Sets. Doil
Carriage. Doll Carts, Pianos, Sewing Sets,
Embroidery Sets. Indian and Cowgirl Suits.
American Service Suits. Paint Boxes, Doll
Shoes and Stockings, Doll Wigs. Tables and
Chairs, Doll Sweaters and Caps. Blackboard:,
Tennis Rackets, Games of all kinds. Desks.
FOR THE BOY
Air Rifles, Pop-Guns, Foot-Balls, Drums,
Velocipedes, Bicycles. Coasters, Rocker-
Horses. Wagons. Wheelbarrows. Dnvmg
Reins. Mechanical Trams and Electrical
Trains. Erector Sets. Sand Mills, Elevators,
Post-Card Machines, Boy Scout and Indian
Suits, American Service Suits. Military Suits,
Tool Chest, Croquet Sets, Dalo Flash Lights.
GROWN-UP GIFTLAND
FOR HER
Vases of all kinds. Ivory and Silver.
Clocks, Manicure Sets, Books. .
Sewing Bags. Hand Mirrors. Stationery.
Music Rolls and Worlds of Things.
FOR MOTHER
Serving Trays. Baskets. Jardinieres. Cas
serole, Nut Sets. Candlesticks. China and Sil
verware, Pictures. Books, Scissors, Bibles and
Various Other Things.
FOR HIM
Shaving Seta. Bill Folders, Traveling Cases.
Ingcrsoll Watches. Watch Chains.
SmokinR Seta.
Razors.
FOR FATHER
Humidors, Smoking Seta, Pocket Knives.
Desk Seta. Electric Desk Lamps, Whisk
Brooms, Collar Boxes. Traveling Sets,
Office Fixtures of All Kinds.
BOOKS FOR EVERYBODY
Hightower's Book Store
A 2-cent postage stamp will carry a lot of Christmas joy
to some one. Our stock of Holiday Cards is complete.
PedPidingHood Pla-Shu
Gives Real
Comfort
to every boy
and girl who
may wear
them.
A great shoe value. We have them in lace and but
ton. Why buy two pairs each season when one
pair of these will last for one whole year? Give
them a trial.
W. J. JOSEY
Americus, Georgia
SEED
Things You
Should Plant Now
Radishes
Onion Sets
Potato Onion
Cabbage
Lettuce
Beets
Turnips
Mustard
Rape
Phone 542
PLANTERS SEEB CO.
amemccs, ei
Bring Your Cotton to Dudley’s Bonded Warehouse
Americus, Ga.. Lowest Stonge and Inaurance Rates. Money advanced
on cotton at rato of Six Per Cent per annum. We alao bare storage
room for other farm porducts. We are In position to assure our cue-
miners the highest market price for cotton. Give us . trial. Ware
house convenient to both gins.
Dudley Bonded Warehouse
N. Jf, Dudley, President,
CL4UDE MAUK & CO.
Have opened up at Stanley’s old place, on Jefferson
Street, rear of Chero-Cola Co., and want to do your
Automobile Repair Work
When you have any troubles with your car phone 41.
Mauck will give you prompt service and
Guarantee Satisfaction
A number ot young men from this community have already been
assigned to'duty in our army, and aome ar. now In servlc. "aome-
whoro” In foreign countries.
It Is quite likely.that many more will go.
The occasion may arti. (or someone In Gils community to remit
funJs to relatives of friends who are In service In foreign Holds.
We are enable, through our bank corresponta who have branch
banks in foreign countries, to effect payment of eueh remittances
by a sate and direct method, and we offer onr facilities tor such
purposes to the people ot the surrounding community.
The Bank of Commerce
s®
ITS
Better Take Out Our
Accident Insurance
now. Winter means slippery streets,
windy days and other dangerous con
ditions. Call Phone No. 186 NOW.
Herbert Hawkins
A. D. WILLIAMS
FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER
ALLISON UNDERTAKING CO.
Day Phone 253 Night Phones 730-106
NOTICE TO WHEAT RAISERS!
Commercial City Bank
AMERICUS, GA
General Banking business
INTEREST PAID ON TIME.DEPOSITS
1 have installed a Motor Truck service lor the
purpose of conveying wheat and corn to my mill'
f cm .Americus, and also returning the flour and;
tncal after it is ground.
'I he truck will be daily at Morgan Stephen's-
stables (Turpin's old stable's) where“all farmers can
leave their wheet and corn for me .and receive the
flour and meat back after it is ground. For further.-
information ring 2504.
Your patronage solicited.
J. C. BROWN, Proprietor.
ijBROWN’S MIL 5 .