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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-05-06

Vienna, May g., via London, 6:2O D.
m The victorious Austrian advance
continues ON the entire West Gsllcisu
front according 10 an official an
uuucrmeut made boy the war office 10
day Russian prisoners to the number
of 1OOO have been taken.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-05-06

VIENNA. May Ga battle of the
most desperate character continued all
night long and throughout today with
out break on the west Galicinn trout
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08

Lloyd Coal company, has purchased H
A. KeWer's Ford car.

A. keWer'S Ford car.
Messrs. j. H. Werner, H.. T. Hogy
1 in company with Jourgen Olson, were
fin St. Paul last week where they pur-
chased 500 head of cattle which were
shipped by special train over the G.
N. toTagus, where they will be pas
tured on Mr.. Olson's big ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Flemming of
1 St. Mary's township were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Nelson on the
Fourth.
A big base ball meeting is to be held
tonight Wednesday, called for the
purpose Of choosing new manager.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Jacobson and fam
lily left Friday for Ray to spend the
Fourth with relatives in Williams
county.
Jim Casteel Of the Casteel Livery
operates jitney omnibus between
Burlington and the Magic City on spe-
cial locations.
George and Rolla johnson have leas-
ed the No Mans Land pavilion and
regular weekly dances will be held
throughout the season.
The Johnson Kluver Lumber COM
pany are doing the heaviest business
this season that the Burlington yard
has ever enjoyed. Eleven loads of
fresh stock has already been received
and another large consignment is on
the way.
Mrs. Schneider of Elroy, Wis, is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Sam
Strong. She arrived Friday and will
remain the balance of the summer.
Pete Larson has a fine new Maxwell
car which he purchased at the Gron-
niger garage at Des Laos.
Rix Hathaway Of Des Laos was in
town on business Wednesday.
Ivor O. Flom returned last week
Thursday from an extended visit with
relatives in Minnesota.
There was rehearsal Of the little
German band Saturday but owing to
the absence of two of the members,
only few selections were played.
The Lloyd Coal Co. have sold the
blacksmith shop to Jas. Uhlir, who has
taken possession. Mr.. Uhlir is a first
class workman. ~. .
At the meeting of the stockholders
Of the Farmers Elevator Co. here
Tuesday afternoon, practically every
stakeholder was present and the Ut
most harmony and good feeling pre-
vailed. In regard to the proposition
to exercise their option on the Hogy
elevator there was a considerable DIFF
ference of opinion, some thinking that
| it would be more feasible to build an
other elevator, and a considerable
number maintained that the matter
should rest as it now stands. The
whole matter will be threshed out at
a meeting called for July 20.
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BURLINGTON

Rev. Richmond preached at the
Spires school house last Sunday aft.
ernoon and will fill the same appoint.
ment again this coming Sunday.
Mrs. M. D. Graham left Sunday for
Logan to attend the convention of Lat
ter Day Saints at that place.
Jim Casteel took his new concrete
mixer out to the M. D. Graham farm
one day last week and in 10 hours laid
the foundation for Mr.. Graham's barn.
This was some feat when you consid-
err that the walls were 10 inches thick
and the building 36x124 feet in. size.
Dave Houston, ST., placed an order
with Louis Groshans of the City Gar
age last week for one of the new 6-cyl-
inder Bucks for delivery within ten
days. We know Of no one whom we
would rather see enjoying the pleas
ures and comforts to be taken in the
possession than Dave.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rodgers of Da-
Wis are entertaining the following rel
atives from Canada this week: Mr..
Isaac Rodgers, Franks father; Samuel
Rodgers. an uncle; Fred Rodgers and
wife, and Will Rodgers, brothers; Mrs.
Cranson, daughter and son. The par
ty came through in autos, arriving on
Monday.
The Burlington team goes to Velva
Sunday to play the boys Of the City
Beautiful.
Mrs. Gordon I. Neff of Duluth, ar
rived last week to join her husband
who is pitcher for the Burlington ball
team. Mr.. and Mrs. Neff will occupy
the residence recently vacated by the
Falconer family.
Burlington gladly welcomes Mr.. and
Mrs. Neff, who no doubt will soon be-
come active in the social affairs of our
village. r.
Arrangements are being made for a
ball game with the Foxholm team next
Thursday afternoon, to be followed by
a grand ball at No Mans Land in the
evening. Watch for announcements.
Every auto in town was engaged on
Monday in transporting our citizens to
the doin's at Minot. Four bachelors,
1852 dogs and a jackrabbit were ali
that were left in town that day.
Main street was plowed up Wednes-
day by Overseer Halvorson prepara-
tory to good thick coating of gravel
by Commissioner Jim Casteel, which
will put the finishing touches to a
beautiful thoroughfore.
J. M. April says he's "widder."
Mrs. April has joined a party of
friends who are camping near Minot.
It is reported that Ira Stoddard
hauled away a load of pancakes Jack
had heaved out the back window. Ira
says they will make first class materi-
al to use in the construction Of the
foundation of his new barn.
Herb Lindsey of Des Laos was the
guest of his friend, J. M. April, the
first of the week.
Harvey Stewart, manager Of the
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The Samaritan Aid were entertain
ed by Mrs. and Miss Nedrud at thei1
beautiful valley home on Thursday
Despite the Indictment weather, many
were present, the interest aroused
in the proposed church building be-
ing responsible for an unusually large
attendance of members and friends
Considerable work was completed, fol
lowed by an harmonious bushes:
meeting, which marks yet another
stage in the development of our town
A dainty luncheon served in manner
charming brought to a conclusion g
meeting among the most successful
the society has enjoyed.
Misses Mabel and Sarah Henderson
left for points in Montana on Wednes
day. After enjoying a vacation in the
Golden State they will journey to Wis.
consin to visit with friends and rela-
tives till fally.
Pete Greenburg reports the loca
freight completely hors de combat. He
wears sad expression these days, not
altogether due to the trials and trib-
ulations attendant upon the cars va.
carries.
Ed Mostad who has been enjoying
life San Francisco ways is once again
in our midst. Ed, as a result of sew
eral years intelligent effort and in
vestment, is travelling the main trail
to prosperity, and exemplifes the
teaching that good work is productive
of good results.
The Latter Day Saints convention
at Hecker will close on Sunday. The
camping grounds are among the most
beautiful in the vicinity and the many
who have attended suggests growing
interest encouraging to those who
have labored long and earnestly tt
make known the doctrine.
The Logan ball club vanquished q
strong combination from S. Prairie ir
a keenly contested and interesting
game last week end. Mr.. and Mrs
Geo. Newport and Gus Sillman anC
family were among the many neigh.
bors who visited with US.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Shaw enjoyed the
hospitality of Mrs. Ole Saugstad last
Sabbath Day.
The erection of PRESBYTERIAN
church is almost assured. Logan needs
in this respect have been felt by many
and there should be but little Difficult.
ty in securing the necessary support
to erect building worthy of the high
purpose to which it will be dedicated
and a credit to our growing town. A
tactful organizer will find many who
will give freely Of their labor.
Grandma Cook, who has for many
weeks been sadly indisposed, was able
ON July 4th to visit the business cen.
tire of our town. - 3 -..,.
There is still talk of another eleva
tor being established at this point
With the harvesting of the greatest
crop in our history, Logan will wit
ness the erection of bank and Other
business blocks.
Frank Brand suffered a serious re-
lapse, but we are more than pleased
to report satisfactory progress. Franz
has had tough siege.
The majority have worked thei,
ta2es. The local roads under the di
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rection of Will Humphrey have been

|
improved. But many places, in thes,
days of rapid transit, need attention
and we would suggest that the Honor
able Board of County Commissioners
donate to this district a sum sufficient
to permit of these being fixed.
Moses Putney was visiting in oul
midst one evening recently and we en-.
joyed a pleasant hour. The gopher
community in that township is vel
nigh exterminated as a result of the
employment of the poison prepared
according to the government formula
and set out by county representa-
tive. Thirty-two bushels were dis.
tributed, and the havoc caused is be-
You'd the expectations Of the most san.
guine. An enterprising community
and convincing demonstration.
Prof. Downing, who gave promi-
nence to our schools in the shape of
results obtained, has received several
most f1attering offers for the coming
session and there is likelihood of his
services being lost to Logan. While
we are proud to have in our midst a
perfect man, he would appear more
perfect to many did he refrain from
overlooking the ninth commandment
when referring to teachers, preachers,
and those preached at.
The Hotel Metropole, having been
thoroughly renovated, is now equip
ped to handle the increasing army of
patrons who make this hostelry their
headquarters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Howard were
Minot visitors recently. Jesse is more
than busy nowadays with a wondrous
crop of alfalfa.
Jim Egan, Elmer Cook and Lu
Bates form trinity of road builders
of whom Logan may we'll feel proud
Pete Greenberg is to be congratu-
lated upon his appearance on Main
street in a good old-fashioned buggy
Slow but sure, Pete, is what wins.
Brother Smith, who occupies the
George Hecker house in suburban Lo-
gan, has a fine crop of ''taters" which
will be ready for consumption on or
before circus day. Smith has convinc-
ed himself that the result is conse-
quent upon the hard work he has gen.
erously bestowed on the infant tubers,
and Logan, being kindly disposed, nat
urally humours our friend in his no.
ton. Dad Bean and Smith, given Lo-
gan soil, could grow good even.
Mr.. ]. P. Davis, whose recent ap-
pointment as operator to our station,
has already been recorded, is doing
some good work in making known the
Importance of Logan on the 500 and
his unfailing courtesy is muchly ap-
preciated by travellers.
Russell Gard, from early morn till
dewy eve, is on the foad, conveying all
and sundry who wish to journey expe-
ditiously to any compass point. Russ,
in days that are gone, had reputa-
ton for handling the ribbons, but ex-
GELS in the navigation of an automo-
bile.
Ole and Anker Sundrie have been
busy erecting barn on the latter's
farm. Ole is justly proud in the pos
session Of some of the finest examples
of horsef1esh to be found among the
many which Logan boasts, and few
are more competent to handle Alright
Ia valuable colt.
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The Biggest Values Muslin Gowns Ever OedA New Line Now Being Shown
Sc &C. z5c &c. 95c $112 LIS LBS 50 U.s. Us and up
Gauze Vests to 23c, now 15c.

Gauze Vests to 23c, now 15c.
Lace-trimmed Muslin Corset Covers, l6c.
One assortment of Corset Covers slightly
soiled in handling, at about q price.
Embroidery top and lace. trimmed bottom
Combination Suits 59c
Children's Muslin Drawers, 10 and 15c
Assortment Of Lace trimmed Drawers in mus
lin, crepe and susine silk in white, sky and
pink, u price,
Torchon Lace trimmed Umbrella Style Mus
lin Drawers for women, Csc.
One assortment of over 200 Corset Covers,
20c up to $50. ..'~.'
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The establishment of rural route
from Logan is dependent upon the ac-
tive cooperation of all concerned. The
benefits are many and steps shopld be
at once taken to ensure an early SER
vice: Drop in and visit with Dad Bean
a while,
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EAST HIGHLAND.

Adolph Klimpel has purchased a
new auto.
E. R. Walker has his new garage
almost completed.
M. M. Beighle and family of Sawyer
are spending few days with friends
in the country.
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Children's Gowns, round neck, short sleeves
trimmed in embroidery edeing, sizes to H. &c.
Children's fine Muslin Gowns, round neck
low, short sleeves, embroidery beading, trim
med, ribbon runs, SOC:
Dainty Dimty Check Downs, embroidered
scalloped neck and butterfly sleeves, 79c Pink
and blue ribbon ties
Empire Lace-top Gowns, skirt of fine
Longcloth. Ribbon waist band. Butterfly
sleeves. V neck. $l.76. -.
Torchon Lace-trimmed Crepe Plisse Gowns,
round neck and short sleeve, satin finish, hand
embroidered on front, &c.
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36s per yard, several patterns in dainty Checked
Dmities, suitable for baby dresses, etc, 30 inches
wide.
49, "LINWEAvE" WHITE GOODS, in checks,
stripes and figured effects, q inches wide, good
quality. Over twenty pieces to choose from.
INDIAN LIN0N The best quality obtainable at
lOr, l21z>, 49,, l0> to So. Our Indian Linon is
just little less than the other fellows Quality
counts-that is where we lead
"GREENFIELD LONCELOTH" The softest finish
Longcloth in America, yard wide, 1211ap, 49,, 49,
to 26>.
DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED ORGANIZES, in plain
white. The biggest values we have ever had
So, 30f, 49,, 50p to So.
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Fine soft Cambria Gowns, embroidery dimity
yoke trimmed in linen torchon laces, ribbon
run, CSC.
Fancy-trimmed Embroidery and Lace Yoke
Gowns OF fine Longcloth. ribbon run, butterfly
sleeves finished with lace, $16O.
Fine Cambria Gowns, embroidery yoke, cir
cular neck, short sleeves trimmed with en-
broidery edging, ribbon run, 81 10 each.
Good quality Muslin Gown, soft finish, low
neck, butterfly sleeves edged with dainty en-.
broidery, beading, ribbon run, SOC r.
Soft finish Muslin Gowns, square neck and
short sleeves, trimmed in linen torchon lace
insertions, 60c.
D PROMPTLY T.
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l9c yard, fine quality White Plisss Crepe for
Dresses, Gowns, Pajamas, ETC., 30 inches wide.
45c yard, extra quality Crepe Wolfe for waists and
dresses, 81 inches wide.
3sc yard, Rice Cloth, full 40 inches wide. This is
great value in white goods.
Exceptional value here in 4O-inch Rice Cloth at
26c yard. Good quality.
29c White Wolfe, Sc inches wide. Suitable for
Dresses, Waists. Good foundation material and
other uses.
SEND FOR SAMPLES. THEY ARE FREE
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-08-21
IS
VERY SERIOUS
BUT BREAK WITH GERMANY
WILL IN ALI PROBABILITY
BE AVOIDED.
WAIT PARTICULARS
Department Not Willing To Let Lon
don Version of Unfortunate
Affair Rule its Action.

WASHINGTON, August 21.-No
further official statements have been
heard up to noon today concerning
the Arabic case A report from AM
bassador Page is expected. Convic-
tions grow that the administration
could not make up its mind to break
with Germany on the strength of the
London version of the sinking of the
White Star liner alone. Not ? word
has been received from Ambassador
Gerard. If he does not report
speedily he will be asked to seek 4
statement through the admiralty
from the commander of the sub
marine that fired the torpedo that
sunk the liner.
Officials regarded the situation
seriously but most of them said they
confidently believed way would
be found for avoiding a break with
Germany II they had any su5stan-
tial reason for snch belief they
did not make them public.
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M|LLERAND DEFENDS
ACTS OF WAR OFFICE
CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES DE-
eide ON SECRET DIS
CUSHIONS.
Believe Best Interest of France
May BE Served by Not Airing
Civil Differences a;
Present.

PARIS, August 21.-The chamber
OF deputies decided today that at
tacks by certain socialist ministers
on the Minister of War Millerani
and General Joffree will be discuss
ed in secret. This decision followed
Minister Millerand's passionate de-
Tense of himself and the commands
er-in-chief of the army To permit
further discussion in public would
not further the interest of France is
the belief held by the chamber OF
deputies.
The war Office announced tina.
the Germans were driven out of
strong trcnehed positions in the
Argonne by mine explosion fol-
lowed by French infantry attacks.
Ii was also reported that two feeble
attacks against the French position
at Lorraine and Frife were re-
pulsed.
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Captain Franz Won Papen. militia
rS attache OF the German embassy
IN Washington. has been prominent
1 ly mentioned in connection with the
story of the German plot now being
published. A New York newspaper
has presented what it calls a report
made by him TO his superiorg on the
question of buying the products OF
factories which manufacture chlorine
gas, such as used by the Germans in
the trenches about Ypres in April.
In fact, his name runs trough the
remarkable story about the opera
ton of Dr. Heinrich f. Albert to
help the German cause in the United
States. 1t is broadly hinted in Wash
iDgton. which may result in a re-
quest on the the German government
for the recall of several of those in
the embassy, may be made.
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George Sylvester yiereck is the
founder OF the Fatherland. a weekly
publication in New York City. II
was started shortly after the war be-
gan and it has been rabid defender
of German policy. even excnsing the
sinking of the Lusitania. 1t has
been severe critic of President Will
cons German policy. A New York
newspaper. in an effort to show ths
this publication was largely supper
ed directly from German official
funds. has published what it decIai
TO be letters from VierecS to DR..
Heinrich F. Albert, German finan-
cial representative. presenting his
account for June. 1915. and asking
Sl.500. and DR. Albert'g reply. under
cate July l, 1915, that he hoped ..in
the course of the week to be able to
make payment The doctor also
makes what Is equal to demand for
control over the policy of the paper.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-08-21
ITALY Demands
A QUICK REPLY
SITUATION GROWS SERIOUS IN
ITALIAN AND TURKISH
CONTROVERSY.
WAR IS EMINENT
lf Turkey Refuses tG Grant Italy,
Request for Reservists to
Leave Declaration Will
Follow.

ROME, Italy. Aug. 81. - 4
reply is expected from Turkey
to-day TO the ultimatum de-
nans'ing that Italian reser-
visits be permitted to leave
Turkey. A declaration Of war
Is imminent.
The Italian ambassador at
Constantinople has been i'm
st,ucted To hand the porte
note asking for formal cate
goric statement as to the de-
paIturc of Italians from the
Turkish possessions.
The note is cOuched in terms
admitting no evasion. Without
being an ultimatum, II calls
upon the Turkish government
to declare yes or no whether
Italians will be permitted to
leave. and when.
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POLICE SEARCHING IN FvDOD-
ED DISTRICTS FIND BODIES
OF TEN.
BRIDGE Goes OUT
Costly Bridge Across M0line Cseek
Goes Out and I.eyee Breaks On
Illinois Side ~ the
River.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Aug. :1.-Po-
licemen searching In the flooded
area OF the city this morning re-
covered the bodies Of ten negroes.
five of the bodies were found IN
one house. The flood Is receding
rapidly in some sections, but swol-
len rivers and creeks are conttn-
uing to cause damage. The costly
riverside bridge over Moline creek
went out this morning. causing IN
enormous loss.
No word has been received this
morning from West Wood river and
Benbow city, north of st. Louis o.
the Illinois side, whose 500 inhab-
itants fled to highlands last night
when a break in the Ievee flooded
those towns. Four square miles IN
that vicinity are under water.
A large number Of persons were
rescued from their homes by fire.
men in skifts and msay were cared
for at the hospitals. The armory
and coliseum were used last night
to house the homeless.
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DETAILED REPORT FORTHCOMING
ON ATTACK on ARABIC

LONDON, Aug. 21.--As soon as
Captain Finch OF the Inflated Ara
bic makes an official report today.
full details of the attack on the
White Star liner. Arabic, which
cost between forty and fifty lives,
will be given. The American coun-
sui at Queenstown has finally con-
firmed the announcement that only
two Americans were lost. One Off
cial is reported as saying: 1T may
be necessary to hold certain facts
from the public at present, but this
is only because it would not serve
our best interest to impart same at
this time
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BODIES Of ARABIC
VICTIMS RECOVERED
BODIES OF MEN AND WOMEN
FOUND IN LIFE BOATS
PICKED Up.
Bruised Faces OF Women Made 1t In
possible to ldentify--Nan May
Have Been ships
Steward.

QUEENSTOWN, August 21.-The
patrol ship Adventures arrived here
today with three of the White Stal
liner Arabic's life boats picked vi
some distance from where the ill-fat-
ed ship was torpedoed. In one oi
the life boats was found the body oi
woman, whose face was bruised by
wreck. In another was found the
be a steward from the steamer.
The steamer Stormcock brought
in four life boats.
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storm Wearing Ont.

CHICAGO. August 21.-The West
Indian storm, which did SO mnch
damege in Texas and other points.
IL wearing itself out over lake Michi-
gan. st. Louis appears to have been
the point where the final destructive
ness of the storm was broken.
Heavy crop damages have occurred
to the north of that point but NO
loss of lives reported. The heaviest
crop damage was done in Missouri.
Arkansas and Mississippi and the
western section OF Louisiana, Kan
sas and Illinois.
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AFTER Mexican Murderer.

FORT WORTH, Texas. August 81.
Sheriff Mace Mann said Friday
that every possible effort is being
put forth by his department to locate
Louis Florez and Joe Estoppa, the
two Mexicans who We're indicted for
the murder of Policeman Peter How
ard the night of August l6 He
stated he had reasons to believe thai
they are still in the city and are
being concealed by friends.
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EVENTS IN THE WAR
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

= Allies and Germans battle on Z
. twenty mile front from Char =
. leroi 10 Namur. I
. German troops sha,ter Z
. French advance east OF the vos- !
. ges mountains. =
. Russia continues advance on Z
. German and Austrian borders. I
. Fonr-day battle on the banks Z
. of the Drina ends in defeat OF Z
. Austrians by Serbs. who took Z
. many prisoners. Z
. BRUSSELS treasurer refuses Z
. German demand for s46.ooo,- Z
. 600. .
. French troops are driven out &
= of Lorraine and battie at Muhi- =
. hausen is expected {
. Italy is reported to have de- Z
= cided on general mobilization. Z
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GOVERNOR FERGUSON CALLS
AID FOR FLOOD SUFFERERS

AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. 21.-Gover-
nor Ferguson today issued an ap-
peal to the citizens of Texas 10
raise a fund for flood sufferers out
side OF Galveston. The city OF
Galvstnn was not included because
Il was understood that GalVestoa
would take care of her own people.
ONiug to the presence OF large
number of carcasses ot animals
along the coast country the sover-
nor fears an epidemic.