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The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-07-23
NOTICE
To Whom It May Concern.


Notice is hereby given that until the
| 9Th day of August. 1915, at twelve
o'clock, noon, Central Standard time,
sealed proposals will be received at
the Office of the Clerk of the Board
of Education of Granger township,
Medina, Ohio, r. F. D. No. 2, for
erecting an addition to the Granger
Centralized School Building, same to
be done according to plans and speci-
| fications on file in the clerks office at
Grangerburg, Medina County, Ohio.
Each bid shall contain the name of
every person interested in same. and
shall be accompanied by sufficient
guarantee Of some disinterested per-
son, that If the bid is accepted con-
tract will be entered into and the per-
formance Of it properly secured. When
both labor and materials are embraced
in the work bid for, each must be
separately stated in the bid, with the
price thereof.
! None but the lowest responsible bid
will be accepted, and the Board re-
serves the right to reject any and all
bids, or accept any bid for both labor
and material which is the lowest in the
aggregate.
(, By order of the Board Of Educa-
ton Of Granger Township.
Medina County, Ohio.
S. w. GANYARD, Clerk.
A. r. Underwood. attorney. 45-4
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-07-23
BEEBETOWN

Mrs. B. M. Lockwood returned home
Tuesday after three weeks stay in
German hospital. We are glad to see
her again and wish her speedy re-
covery. IA
Russell and Lucille Curtis from Cleve-
land are spending the week with Mrs.
Irving Killian.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. Irvine spent Sun
day in Elyria.
Mrs. William Kinch and Miss Bessie
Kinch were Sunday visitors at the
home of c. A. Van Deusen in Hinck-
ley.
Mrs. Reisinger Of Cleveland has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. George
Howard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Brown of Wey-
mouth have been spending some time
with relatives here.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-07-23
SHARON

The electric line proposition is look
ing better all the time. What rights
of-way cannot be secured this week
will be condemned and work will be
begun at once. The deeds are as fol-
lows, that have been secured: Mrs. F.
Collier, E. o. Hastings, Bert Roath,
F. G. Alderfer, Theodore Stauffer. C.
Chandler, Alfred Musser, John Swi-
CART, Terry Abbs, Bert Rudesill, J. P.
Beech, Clarence Crane, M. A. Arnold,
Alice Craner heirs, 0. X. Chatfeld and
G. c. Cottingham.
D. E. Waters and John Swigart.
with their families, took an auto ride
Sunday to Brady's lake.
Karl Woodward starts today for the
Miller Rubber Co. Of Akron.
The contract was let Tuesday for
about two miles more improved road
through our township.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-07-23
QUARANTINE OFF OHIO

The last remaining quarantine for
the foot-and-mouth disease in the
state of Ohio has been raised by an
order effective July 10. Ohio has
been in part or in whole under quar-
antine for foot-and-mouth disease ever
since last fall, but the extent of the
guarantees and the severity of their
regulations have been steadily dimin-
ished as the work of stamping out the
pestilence progressed. Medina county
was one of the last districts from
which the quarantine was lifted.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-07-23
SEND FOR THEM

The June and July issues of the Off
cial Bulletin Of the Ohio Department
OF Agriculture will contain valuable
information to every farmer. These
bulletins may be had for the asking.
Before buying commercial feeds or
fertilizers both these bulletins should
be consulted. Teachers, preachers,
county fair men and others will find
many items Of interest therein. If
same does not come by mail, drop a
card to Columbus requesting copies.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-07-23
PAWNEE

H. E. Amsbaugh and family spent
Sunday afternoon at 7. A. Falconer's
Mrs. ]. W. Sanders and Glenn spent
Sunday at B. F. Stratton's, rear Cher
ry Corners, attending Sunday school
there.
Joe Sanders was pleasantly sur
prised last Friday evening when his
friends came in to help him celebrate
his 18th birthday. Ice cream and cake
were served to the guests.
Don't forget preaching at the Re-
formed church, Sunday night, July 25.
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid society
will hold an ice cream festival at the
Farmers club park Tuesday evening,
July 27.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-07-23
OATS TO BE BANNER CRoP

Oats is to be the banner crop in
Ohio this year. The July report of
the state agricultural commission puts
the oats prospects at LOG per cent. or
8 per cent above normal average
crop.
Wheat is marked at 1O2 per cent.
Cool weather has hurt corn pros
poets, which are put at 81 per cent.
Nine per cent. was loped off for dam.
age BY cutworrn and 5 per cent for
damage by white grub.
Timothy prospect is low and clover
has been damaged s per cent. by white
grub. The potato crop is estimated at
98 per cent; both rye and barley at
81 per cent.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-07-23
POE

There will be quarterly conference
at the Poe church on Friday after
noon at o'clock, Rev. DR.. Slutz pre-
siding. On Sunday afternoon at three
o'clock, the sacrement Of Holy Com
munion will be held by Rev. Hass Of
Medina, with the sermon on the topic:
christian Missions as Condition Of
Christ's Presence with His Disciples. y
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-07-23
BURBANK MAN HELD ZIP

A revolver stuck in his face and a
demand for his money confronted B.
A. Wright, Erie agent at Burbank,
when he got off train at Mansfield
last Friday night to stay there until
morning to reach home by a morning
train.
Wright obeyed the command to shell
out, and forked over $S1.
"The revolver barrel looked to me
as big as a stove pipe" said he after
wards in describing the sensation.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-07-23

The SOth annual reunion Of the Web
Der family will be held at the Medina
fcir grounds on Friday, July 80, 1916.
Sarah w. Pritchard, secretary.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-07-23
REPRESENTATIVES, WANTED
nv THE FARM JOURNAL

In every township of this county to
help compile The New Medina County
Illustrated Direvtory. Applicants
must be Industrious and willing to
work hard. Write at once to
II. Morris, County Manager,
Munson's block, with Van Deusen &
Plank, Medina, Ohio. Aft.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-07-23
PIANO TUNING

Orders for piano tuning may be left
with John Beck. who will communicate
same to me. !. A. NORTHRUP, LO-
RAIN, o. 42-6p
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-07-23
TEACHERs, EXAMINATIONS

Teachers examinations are held in
Medina on the first Saturday OF Sep
tember, October. January, March. April.
and August
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26
Special to The Times By Associated Press.


 LONDON, Oct. 26-The fighting in northern Serbia Is settling down to exciting for the road to Consann ope with the Bugarans and Teuon fighting to effect con
 junction of their forces that the much need supplies be sent into Turkey Although the French have succeeded Tn enforcing the Sean the strength of their forces not yet sufficiently that the Serbians assume the offensive in the northern battle The IS true m Macedonia where the Bugarans have been able to make tte if any, progress against the French and have been severely
 defeated in the battles which have far taken place there However with the additional allied troops that being poured Serbia through Saonk this defect will be remedied and the allies expected to be forcing the fray The Bulgarian advance has already been perceptby diminished along the old Bulgarian frontier from point northeast o Vana Ronmanan border and it is through this region that the Bugarans will have their biggest task to perform that of forcing their through to meet the Teuons coming down the valley of the Morava. The Serbs fighting valorousy and desperately defending every foot of ground and although they have been forced to retire. the retiring movement is slowing down gradually the Serbian defense stens Provided the Teuons and Bugarans dol junction it will then be demonstrated whether the Serban will be able to maintain the mountain fanesses until the allies bring enough reenorcements into the field so that the Serbims may resume the offensive
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26

NEW YORK; Oct 26-Secret service men made a raid on
 house in Weehawken, New Jersey today and arrested and seized large quantity of explosives The rested Robert Fay believed to be connected with the Ger foreign office and Walter Sczolz, brOhernlaw of Fay
 The authorities believe that the two engaged in conspiracy blow the large munon factories America and also plant explosives the ships carrying munitions to the allies The and their place have been under observation for time, and the police descended upon the building when
 occupants inside and at time when suspected that the manufacturing of bombs going When arrest taken police headquarters Fay admitted that he this country from Germany for the purpose of stopping the shipment of supplies Europe The police also found
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26
V|L l \ DEMANDS DUTY FRON
 |MPOTERS

FL PASO, Oct. 26-American ex- porters, who have been doing a large busy business with northern Mexican states, some of which have not yet been brought under the control of Carranza, have been notified by the Carranza government that they will have to pay duty to his government or be liable to prosecution on the charge of smuggling. Villa is still denying the authority of Carranza so that the situation is a peculiar one. It is re liably reported that the Chihuahua plant of the American Smelling and Refining Company has been confis- cated by General Villa.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26
Forcing Austrians Out of Galicia.

LONDON, Oct. 26-Russa is keeping the Teuons busy along the whole @ miles of the eastern battle front from the Baltic Sea 10 Roumana The fighting around Riga and Dvnsk is of the subbomest nature and the Russian troops, of many battles receiving the highest praise from the military critics for the fine fighting qualities they showing In Gaca the Russian offensive has been continued and the Ausrans being forced to slowly retire The Rus
 an claim to have captured many prisoners and guns in this region On the west although little information is being given out from the headquarters Paris and London it apparent that the allies preparing for another huge offensive The allies intend to harass the enemy every point both east and west ons and feel that their munon supply is equal to the tremendous demands that being planned to be made upon it.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26
Germans Forced to Third Line of Trenches.

PARIS, Oct. 26-The War Office issued official munque today stating that the French offensive in the Cham district being vigorously contued and detailing
 further important advances by the French troops The very important position of Lacourtne taken by and the Teutons forced to retire their third line of trenches The fighting particularly here the Germans fought desperately to retain their hold the poOn and forced the point of the bayOne The captured trenches extend distance of twelve hundred yards and have depth of two hundred yards They included three four line of trenches with connecting underground tunnels The German losses serious and many dead found in the trenches when the French took possession Two hnderd prisoners belonging to three different regiments taken.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26

and girls. The fire spread with amaz- ing rapidity through the buildings be- cause of the light infiammable nature of the contents, and despite the des- perate efforts of the firemen 1t was i'm possible to save the plant. Hundreds of daring rescues were made by the firemen, and many of the employees saved their lives by jumping into life nets from the upper stories of the
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26
LABOR l. [ 4 ] I R CONFERS WITH
 PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26-President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor held a conference with President at the White House today and discussed with the execu- tive the various social legislative mat ters that the labor body wishes the the coming Congress to consider. Gompers is endeayoring to get the support of the administration for these matters. which include indus trial education vocational training and general legislation for the con servation of human energy and lift.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26
r ] ] ] SHORTAGE IN MEXICO
 RELIEVED

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26--The State Department reports that the condi- tions in Mexico are steadily improv- ing. The food shortage has been greatly relieved, and the danger of famine conditions in Mexico City eliminated Advices receved here to- day state that the Amercan copper mine at Cananea has been shut down because of a shortage of fuel.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26
SAILING OF NORTHWESTERN
 IS AGAIN POSTPONED

The saiing of the steamer North, western from Seattle is indefinite, She must go on the dry dock before re- turning to Alaska and thus far she has been unable to do so, on account of other vessels occupying all the space, Her original sailing date was October 24, which was postponed until October 2S and now comes word that the exact time of her departure can not be set.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26

PITTSBURG, Oct. 26-Twelve girls and one man met their death in fierce fire which destroyed the plant of the Union Paper Box Company in this city today. Another girl is dying. The fire started from an unknown cause shortly after the factory started operations this morning, and there were hundred of employees in theI buildings, most of whom were won1eni
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26
PROMETHEUS TO REMAIN
 HERE ABOUT TEN DAYS

The U. S. s. Prometheus dropped anchor in the local harbor at o'clock this morning, having come direct from Bremerton, Wash. She will repair the damage done to the Whitshed wireless station by recent explosion and so far as can be ascertained the big re- pair ship expects to be here from ten to twelve days.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26
RACEFOR ROAD CONSTANTINOPLE E
GERMANY WILLING TO DISCUSS TERMS OF PEACE

ROTTERDAM Oct 26-It is reported here that Von Bue- low the former German Chancellor is preparing of
 possible basis of negotiations for peace between the warning in Europe This basis, according to the report will be submitted to President Wilson and King Aphonso of Span for their consideration with view of testing the sent of the allies the matter and will outline with certain amount of defnitenes the conditions which Germany will be willing to discuss peace
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26
buildings

PITTSBURG. Oct. 26-Warrants charging manslaughter have been is sued against the officials of the Union Paper Box Company, and against the owners of the building, The war rants were based on charges of negli- gence against the accused because of tn failure to comply with the building
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26
STRIKERS FAVOR ARB|T RAT IN G
 STRIKE

CLIFTON, Ariz., Oct. 26-The strik- ing copper miners of this district voted overwhelmingly in favor of arbi. tration of their difficultities with the mine owners, at a citizens mass meet ing held here today. The mine own CTS have so far refused to submit the dispute to arbitration.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26

NEW YORK, 26-Rober Fay who arrested in Wee hawken today has made partial confession the police thores in which he admits that he this country for
 the purpose of interfering with the of munitions Europe Fay says that he this country through with the German secret department for the pur pose of experimenting with machine which to be attached the mdder of ships, and which would disable them after Icing short time at and compel such vessels to port In this way it hoped to stop the flood of sup plies which have been moving from New York England France and Russia.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26
Rumors of Entire New French Cabinet.

PARIS Oct 26The cabinet still undecided the seec- ton of foreign minister take the place made by the resignation of Decasse the failure of allied diplomacy the Balkans Faint beginning circulate that complete change in the cabinet is imminent and that new hand will be guiding the ship of state before the week is decision on the matter may be expected by Thursday
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26
England Withdraws Its Offer to Greece.

LONDON, Oct 26-Sir Edward Grey, the British foreign minister announced today that the offer of Cyprus Island Greece by Great Britain longer in effect had been accepted within the time limit and because of the tinued inactivity of Greece behalf of the allies
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26

BERLIN, Oct 26-The official statement the war office today makes mention of further German progress along the eastern front but notes that heavy fighting is going around the Russian Baltic port of Riga The statement nd that the Russians the offensive on of the line Riga where Hndenbeg has forcing the fighting of late
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26

LONDON, Oct. 26-The peace which has been cir cuIaed here concerning Prince Bueow communicating with the United States and Spain the matter first published in Madrid has far been nconfed In the Madrid article Prince Comporeal Von Bueow's brohernaw cited the authority for the story.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26

SALONIKI Oct 26-News from Serbia is confined almost entirely the condition in the south where the Bugarans
 French facing each other apparently waiting moment before attempting to hosties. Everything quiet in this section In the north the Teuon advance is proceeding slowly the Serbans resisting steadily but falling back positions and refusing to take the of battle until they fight the ground selected by their manders.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26

have all been dispatched to fight the Serban and aes the staff has fears about the loyalty of the army when
 it to fighting the Russians there being deep sentiment among the soldiers in favor of Russia and the troops would probably refuse to fight if Russia their opponent
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26
B EMPLOYES BURNED TO DEATH

ordinances as to fire escapes and prop CT fire exits in the building. The city is thoroughly aroused over the mat. ter, and rigid investigation will also be made against the officials of the building department who allowed the destroyed buildings, which were verit- able fire traps to be occupied.
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 Nifty job nrinting at the Times
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26

The point of attack has been decided upOn but landing will be made at either Vama Bugas the Black Sea- after the ships of the Russian Baltic fleet have paved way for the landing of the troops by shelng the Notifications.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26
Bulgarians May Refuse to Fight Russians.

ATHENS Oct. 26-Tmksh troops are being concentrated Burgas Vaa and other points the Black Sea in antc patton of the coming Russian attack The Bulgarian forces
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26

LONDON, Oct. 26-Russa has completed her preparations for the dispatch of srong body of troops to aid the Serhans
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-26
BIG CONSPIRACY IS UNEAR7THED

nigh power automobile and swift motorboa which belonged to Fay
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Captain Hanks Substitute
by BERT EARL.

Capt. Hank. of the Lifeboat Patro
Service. and Jack Hawley were OLE
friends.
While they were talking one night ir
the station the sharp ring of the tele
phone bell made all hands glance ur
anxiously.
"Hullo." said Capt. Hanks. what il it
| Tramp steamer ashore? Yes. How
many men do you want? Full relief? AL
r!ght-send them Immediately. Good-by
Boys. there's a tramp ashore at the
lower station. Trot along, and get back
as soon as you can
The men donned their oil-skins and
boots. and trotted off down the beach &c
the lower station. some five miles below
The captain glanced at the remaining
men.
It's a fearful night out. boys" he
said
The words had hardly left his mouth
when the door opened and the patrol
rushed in.
''Three-master ashore on the outer bar,
captain"
Like a flash every man was on his
feet. Selling the gun-carriage. they
rushed 1t out ard down the plank runway
to the beach.
Jack ran along with them. and as ne
watched he saw two of the mast; on the
vessel topple and fall with a crash. On
the shrouds of the remaining one a dark
group was huddled.
Jacks heart thrilled with excitement
and pity. Poor fellows, their lives must
be saved:
The !ife-savinG crew was busy with
the gun. and in few minutes away
went the shot carrying a delicate line
out to the wreck. 1t fell snort or the
wind drove it back. Again and again
they tried it. but without success.
It's no use. boys. trying TO rig the
breeches buoy roared the captain.
Jack longed to go in the life boat. but
he knew it was impossible. and. shelter
ed behind 1t, he watched the black
shadow on the bar. and hoped they
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-08-01

would be in time to save the lives out
there
Jack ran back to help the captain. and
as he entered the station a low groan
greeted him. The captain lay In the
middle of the floor. motionless. He had
stumbled over some rope In his hurry,
and broken his arm.
It's no use, Jack" he moaned: II
can't go out with this arm We will
need the six oars in such a sea-
Jack paused. Captain" he said. they
will launch the boat" And catching a
heavy oil-skin coat of a peg he rushed
down to the beach
The men stood waiting, looking out to
sea. Without saying a word he rr,pped
the boat. and when the right breaker
came he gruffly shouted, Vow. men,"
as he had often heard the captain, and
with strong heave. and all together.
they rushed the boat out into the surf
and leared aboard
They were going right into the teeth
Of the gale. and the crew rose to the
work. 1t was hard work. though. The
wind beat them back. tearing at their
frail craft with fierce tugs, dashing the
frozen spray over them in sheets
Jacks hands We're numb with cold and
his face frozen with spray The crew
bent over their oars. They knew nothing
Of the change OF captains. and when they
heard the gruH commands. they may.
have wondered at the boyishness OF the
tones. but never dreamed who was steer
ing the boat.
They were nearing the ship and with
admirable skill, in keeping with his ef-
forts from the start. Jack got up In the
lee of the wreck, directly under the
shrouds TO which the group was clinging.
Slowly but surely. one by one. the men
scrambled down the rigging and. when q
favorable opportunity presented itself.
leaped aboard
Jack kept the boat directly in front of
the storm. and as they neared the surf
his command rang out. Steady" And
then gigantic wave raised them On the
crest and. with a swirl and'a roar ran
them upon the beach. In a trice they
ran the boat out of reach Of the surf
In the snug warmth OF the station the
crew started to cheer the dripping cap.
tain in his oil-skins: but when he took
off the broad brimmed hat that hid his
face and they saw Jack. they were mute.
One of them rushed to their captains
bunk. and when he saw the helpless hg-
ure of the real captain lying there, he
pointed to 1t and then to Jack.
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