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CHURCHES
Celebrate The Centenary Of
Peace

A notable event in church history
in America is the cooperation of all
sects tomorrow in the United States
and Canada in the religious observ-
ance of the completion of 100 years of
peace between the two English-speak-
ing nations. The observance of the
occasion by the churches begins a
series of observances. For on Feb II
and 1S special exercises will be held
in the capitals of each state, and on
Feb. %, Washington's birthday. the
school children of the United States
and Canada will join in the thanks
giving.
1t Is estimated by leading church
men that in more than 100000 church
es of the United States and Canada
tomOrrow's observance will be car
ried out, and that Sunday schools and
religious societies will make fitting
recognition of Peace Sunday.
Commenting on the celebration,
President Cyrus Northrop of the Uni
versity Of Minnesota said recently:
1T has been said that such celebra-
tion might seem unjust to our Ger
man citizens, for we have always been
at peace with Germany. The signifi-
cant point is not SO much that peace
between the United States and the
British Empire has continued for
century, but that we have lived side
by side with one of its colonies with
out fort or a soldier or battleship in
the Great Lakes to guard the 5000
miles OF boundary. This indeed is the
great object lesson to the world"
The officials of the American Peace
society point out the fallacy that
look OF defenses an armed defenders
invites war. A dozen times war has
been talked, and some times rather
seriously, during the past hundred
years, but the danger points have
passed and our International rela-
tions were never more satisfactory
than now. Never for q moment have
Canadians or the people in the States
regretted the absence of warships on
the lakes or Notifications and armies
on the long frontier.
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POLITICS

Columbus, Feb. 13.-The senate
agricultural committee reported the
tor passage, after amending it by di-
viding the state into nine districts,
from each of which one member OF
the agricultural board is to be ap-
pointed. This is in line with the rec
ommendation Of Mr.. Mcintyre, mead
OF the agricultural department OF the
state board of administration. The
scheme. 1t Is declared. will give as
surance that all sections of the state
WI be represented on the hoarl.
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Three
New States Proposed By This
Measure

Washington, d. c., Feb. 13-The
movement in Texas to trsect that
state into North, South and West
Texas and to divide California into
two separate state governments is the
principal topic in political circles at
the capital. II carried out, there
would be six additional United States
senators, quite enough under close
of power.
The Texas legislature has under
consideration joint resolution for an
amendment to the state constitution
to divide Texas into three states.
North Texas would have Palestine for
its capital, West Texas would have
Abilene for the seat of government
and South Texas would retain
the present capital at Austin. The
resolution Is bound to stir up big in
terest in political circles. 1t is said
among political leaders that the
| liquor question agitation has had a
large part in the divergence between
the sections OF Texas. There Is also
n feeling in that state that the vast
state was not sufficiently represented
al Washington.
The California movement was be-
gun by the Peoples Association of
that state, which has circulated a
petition. Russell l.. Dunn, u civil en-
glneer and mining man, is heading
the petition work "rhe movement Ii
purely political one" he says. "The
main purpose IL to gain and addition
Al state for the west, and 30 give the
west two additional senators and it's
people added prestige In the affairs Of
the nation" The petitioners seek TO
place an amendment on the ballot In
next years election. for u referendum
vote. The petitioners seek to sepa-
rate into new state the eight coun-
ties In the lower part of the state,
below the Tehachapi river.
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Mr.. and Mrs. o. G. Schaad and Mrs.
o. Schaad returned Friday to Colum-
bus, after visit in the city with DIR.
and Mrs. John r. Claypool.
Mrs. w. T.. Weiss returned Satur.
day to Newark after visit with her
son, Mr.. ii. l.. Weiss Of this city.
MIR. and Mrs. A, M. Parker of South
Mckenzie street are spending sever
al days in Gambler, the guests of rel
atives.
Mrs. John Woodruff returned this
morning to Marion. after a visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stall, North San
dusky street.
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FREEDOM OF POLAND
Duly Proclaimed by Both Germany
and Austria

Petrograd, Feb. 13. = News has
reached here from apparently authen-'
tic sources that Germany and Austria
have declared the independence of
Poland, to become operative Feb. IA,
wnen it Is planned to hold conven.
tion at Cracow, Galicia, for the pur.
pose of choosing king. 1t is stated
that Archduke Karl Stephen of Aus.
tria is likely candidate for the
throne.
Archduke Karl Stephen is not only
allied to the family of the aged mon
arch of Austria, but to the ancient
princely house of Poland, Radziwill.
The Russians have promised the
Poles unifcation and autonomy.
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NO HOPE OF
SETTLEMENT

Cleveland, Feb. l3.-Hywel Davies
and Daniel j. Keefe, federal concilia-
tors appointed to bring about set
tlement of the strike of miners in the
eastern Ohio fields, left for Washing
ton to make their report to Secretary
Wilson of the department of labor.
Although the concillators would make
10 statement, the operators declared
that the conferences of the past day
or two had brought about no hope for
a settlement o. the strike.
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Mrs. G. ID. Miller and Mrs. James
Ralston are spending the weekend
with relatives in Howard,
Miss Rossie Greer of North Main
street went to Greersville this morn
ing, called there by the death of her
grandfather, Edward Simpson.
Mr.. Henry c. Milt returned Satur-
day from a months visit with rela-
tives in various Florida cities.
Mr.. and Mrs, Lewis p. Schaus are
spending the wee!.-c2d in Newark.
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COUPLE FATALLY BEATEN
Dastardly Deed Of Unknown Robbers
Rouses Ohio Community.

Gibsonhurg, O., Feb. 13.-Mrs. Jo-
seph Kimbel. seventy, was brutally
murdered, and her husband, Joseph
Kimbel, seventy-two, was fatally beat
en- by unknown robbers at their home
near Bradner, six miles west of here.
The murder and assault occurred on
the edge Of Wood county. A broken
ritchfork handle was the weapon
used The sheriff of Wood county
las sent q posse with bloodhGunds
from Bowling Green in an effort to
trail the slayers.
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STATISTICS
ON GOODS

Columbus, Feb. 3.-Seventy-nlne,
per cent Of the o. S. U. "freshy" girls
are round shouldered, IA per cent do
not get enough sleep and 76 per cent
have had some form Of eye trouble,
according TO the report just prepared
by Miss Dorothy Booker, head of the
physical education department for
women. Tho average age Of the girls
who enter the university is nineteen.
Their average weight is lie pounds.
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HERE'S A R|P-SNORTER
IN SALARIES REDUCTION

the salaries OF members of the legis-
lature, which are $1,000 for two
years, to $1,000 for the year of the
regular session, and nothing for the
second year unless there was an ex-
ira session, in which event they
would draw $40 a day for not more
than fifty days.
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INDICTMENTS
NOLLED

Athens. o., Feb. 13. - All 'ndict'
ments against Don c. Gable, formerly
assistant cashier Of the defunct Mel
sonville Merchants and Miners bank.
liquidated by the state banking de-
partment, were nolled at the request
of Prosecuting Attorney Wood. Cable
was indicted for alleged emhezzle-
ment.
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TAKE UP VAN DYKES PLANT
State Department Officials In commu-
nication With Gerard.


Washington, Feb. 13.-The state de-
partment ir"tructed Ambassador Ger
ard to call he attention Of tho Ger
man government to the complaint Of
Minister Van Dyke at The Hague that
his official dispatches to The grand
duchy of LuxemDurg had been held
up by German military commander
at Treves. Mr.. Gerard was instruct
ed to remind the Berlin government
that inviolshility of diplomatic dis.
patches is universally recognized
right of governments and their rep
resentatives in all countries and to
express the confidence of the United
States government that Germany
would promptly remedy the situation
In regard to Mr.. Van Dykes commu.
picatiOns
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Uolumpus, r'eD. Representative
Black introduced bill to cut the gov.
ernor's salary from $4,000 to $4,000;
that of lieutenant governor from ST.
500 to $1,000 those of the elective
heads Of departments. secretary of
state, treasurer. auditor and attorney
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DR., r. G. Limbaugh was business
visitor in Gambler Saturday.
Mr.. A. Il. Mills, residing north of
the city, is visiting with Newark rela-
tlves.
Mrs. Walter Earlywine and daugh-
ters went to Howard this morning to
visit over Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Carey Wolfe.
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Won Hindenburq AGAIN a Hero.

Berlin, Feb. 1S. = The victory of
General Won Hindenburg in East
Prussia is reported to have been an
important one. Complete reports of
1t are being eagerly awaited. 1t Is
said that the field marshal succeeded
in cutting through the Russian line
after having made an enveloping
movement. Berlin is celebrating the
victory.
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WILLIS MAKES
A SPEECH

Lancaster. O., Feb. l3.-Democrats
and Republicans united in giving Gov
ernor Frank b. Willis a hearty recep-
tion at the Lincoln birthday banquet
given In the new Knights of Pythlas
hail by the Fairfield County Lincoln
Republican club. Economy was the
text OF the governors sneech.
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missioner from $4,000 to $4,000, was
passed, SO to g. amendments offered
by Norris of Fairfield and Black of
Wyandot, Democrats, to reduce the
insurance commissioner salary $500
more and to cut the state bank super
intendent from $4,000 to $4,000, being
defeated
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EnaAH Ln00 OF RN0zY l ~ NORTHWESTERN TPACF o.

100000 in the field, and this will be
sweIled to 100000 by the end of
April. When spring comes It is taken
for granted In official circles In Eng
land that the Germans will try des-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-16
Injured bv Burstina Wheel.

Medina, o., Feb. i3.-Mike Kldus,
Hungarian. was probably fatally in
sured by the bursting OF an emery
wheel upon which he was grinding
casting at the local foundry. He was
taken TO hospital In Cleveland.
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tionai Raid Against Four Belgian
Cities, Where Germans Were Estab-
fishing Submarine Stations.
London, Feb. 13.-The greatest
force of aerial craft ever assembled
for hostile purposes made raid
against four cities in Belgium wnere
the Germans were believed to pc es-
tAblishing submarine stations. Thirty.
four machines, both seaplanes and
asroplanes, under the leadership Of
Wing Commander Samson of the Brit
tsh navy, rained bombs on Bruges,
Eeebrugge, Blankenberghe and Ost.
end. All returned safely, although
Claude Graham-White was near death
for a while when he fell into the sea
and was target for the German rifles
and cannon until French war vessel
saved him.
The admiralty report of the attack
says that great damage was done in
Ostend, where the railroad station
took fire and probably burned to the
ground. and In the German military
positions in other cities, particularly
TO mine-sweeping vessels stationed at
Heebrugge. The starting point OF the
expedition Is not given, but 1t Is be-
lieved to have been Dunkirk, where
the British headquarters are sup,
posedly located Extremely bad
weather conditions were encount cred,
but the surprise intended was sue
Sessful, not single hostile aircraft
being met. The admiralty report fol.
Iowa:
During the last twenty-four hours
combined aeroplane and seaplane op-
eratious were carried out by the ma
val wing In the Bruges, Zeebrugge,
Blankenberghe and Ostepd districts,
with view of preventing the devel-
spment Of submarine bases and es-
Establishments. Thirty-four naval aero
planes and seaplanes took part IN the
attack and great damage Is reported
to have been done at Ostend, notably
20 the railroad station, which, accord
ing to present information, probably
burned to the ground, The rallroad
station at Blankenberghe was also
damaged and the railway lines torn
up In many places. Bombs were drop
ped on gun positions at MiddleKerke
and also on the power station and on
the German mine-sweeping vessels at
Zeebrugge, but the damage done them
IL unknown.
During the attack the machines
encountered heavy banks of snow. No
submarines were seen in the attack.
Flight Commander Claude Graham
White fell into the sea off Nieuport
and was rescued by French vessel,
although exposed to heavy fire from
rifles. antiaircraft guns and mitrail.
lenses and other cannon"
The expedition was under command
OF Flight Commander Samson, who
had with him such noted tiers as
Claude Graham-White and Lieaten
ant John Cyril Porte, who was to
have made an attempt tn fly across
the Atlantic in Rodman Wanamrker's 4
Aging boat America, but VINO hurried
home to resume his rank when the
war broke out
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Farmer CONGRESSMAN Dead.

Napoleon, O., Feb. 8. Former Con
'gressman David Meekison died here
from pneumonia. aged sixty-six. He
was mayor Of Napoleon for four terms
,anA founded the Meekison bank here.
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Dies From Poisoning.
Kenton, o.. Feb. 13. Miss Mary
from the effects of poison. Relatives
think she took the poison by mistake
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-16

England is said to be gradually
sending kitchener's million to France.
1t is reported that by the end of
March England will have an army Of
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-16

perately to reach Dunkirk and Calais.
Il is to Illustrate this drive that the
men are now being rushed to the
front. The pictures show some of the
new British troops in the war zone.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-16
BIG AERIAL 5LEET
ASSAILS GERMANS
nlfty-fOur Machines Rain Bombs
on Belgian Towns,
os1END STATION DESTROYED

eeaplanes and AeropIanes Under the
Leadership Of Commander Samson
Of the British Navy Make sensa-
tionai Raid Against Four Belgian
Cities, Where Germans Were Estab-
fishing Submarine Stations.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1915-04-01
The Boices Are Busy

It had been Mrs. Boices wish for sew.
eralyears to have special glove and cor
set store in Port Huron. After closing
out his Water street store, Mr.. Boice
rented the present place at BOZ Huron
avenue, opposite Smiths Bros. grocery
and fitted it up in becoming style for q
first class Corset and Glove Emporium
Mr.. BOice has taken full manage
ment since Aug. 1914 and making a
great success. She carries full stock
of everything in that line and features
"La Camille" front lace corset, SO to
SIP; the "G. ID. Justrite" back lace, 81
TO $50; the "Nemo" for stout figures
Also does corset repairing and altera-
tions. All corsets 50 and up fitted free
They continue to do all kinds of stamp.
ing and accordian dress plating
Mr.. Boice is travelling for the cele D.
rated Richman Bros (Clevelandl SIC
suits and overcoats to order lie ID
home every Saturday where he takes
orders for clothing in his office over the
Corset Shop.
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NORTH RILEY

Agnes O'Brien, of Detroit, was called
to her home here as her mother is very
i'll.
John and Ed Burns are spending q
few days in Detroit on business.
Mrs. Geo. Douglass returned to her
home here after spending the past
month with relatives in Ohio.
Clara Malloy, of Detroit, spent a few
days with friends and relatives here
last week.
Mrs, Michael Mcmahon was called to
New jersey last week to attend the
funeral of a relative.
Jennie Healey returned to her home
here after spending the winter with her
sister in Detroit.
Mrs. Joseph Schibly is spending the
week in Detroit visiting relatives.
Mrs. John Judge returned to her
home here after spending the past
month with Mrs j ohm Nuffoe.
Lola and Eva Murphy are spending
the week at Port Huron visiting rela-
tives and friends.
Helen Judge is visiting relatives at
Detroit.
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NJ. p. Church Notes

Sunday is Easter and we hope to see
everyone in their place at the Sunday
morning service. Rev. Bragg will
preach an Easter sermon. The Sunday
school is putting forth great effort to
make this one the best. Remember the
program. 1t is "The Story of Pink
Rose with Mrs. Nathan Graybiel as
reader and at every climax in the story
there is a song.
You will be welcome to this service
and after you have heard the story
through you will be glad you came.
Don't forget the Sunday evening SER
vice, for If you miss it you will miss a
treat.
The l.. b. G. and their husbands met
with Mr.. and Mrs. Slosser Tuesday eve
ming. The evening was spent in sing.
ing and readings after which maple
syrup, warm biscuit and coffee were
served. Every one reports an enjoyable
time.
Remember the prayer meeting Thurs
day evening. Choir practice immedi'
ately afterward.
l.. A. ). meets with Mrs. Saunby
Thursday afternoon for work.
The ). 5. is steadily increasing. We
are looking forward to an average at
tendance of one hundred and fifty
You need the 5. ). and the ). ). needs
you. Come and swell our numbers.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1915-04-01
Wedding Bells

A pretty home wedding took place
at high noon at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Ford, of Custer, when
their daughter Myrtle was united in
marriage to Mr.. Clare johnson of
Shower, Wednesday, DIR. Moon of the
M. E. church, Sandusky, officiating.
The wedding march was played by
Mrs. l.. N. Moon. The bride wore a
dress of white lace cloth trimmed with
chiffon. Miss Hattie Ford, sister of
the bride was bridesmaid and was at
tired in lavender messaline trimmed
with a cream embroidered net. The
groom was assisted by his cousin, Mr..
William Phillips, of Shabbona. The
house was decorated in pink and white.
After the ceremonies well-appointed
dinner was served. Mr.. and Mrs. John
son are visiting in Bay City and other
points, and will be at home to their
friends after April l at Shower, The
bride is former Sandusky young lady
and enjoys large acquaintance of
friends here who extend their hearty
congratulations. The groom is a young
business man of Shower and is well.
liked by his large circle of friends
Sanilac County Republican.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1915-04-01
EAST KENOCKEE

Revival services are still being held
at the Allen church with great success.
Next Sunday the services will be
changed. The preaching service at
Avoca will be in the morning and at
in the evening, beginning with song
service at 7:30.
j. Click, wife and daughter Lila of
Abbottsford spent Friday afternoon
with IL. Grant and family and attend
ed the services at night.
Mrs. j. Brintnell was in Port Huron
last Thursday on business.
Mrs. G. Wahl and son Arthur spent
Monday in Port Huron on business.
Myrtle Draper, Leon Ingram and
Roy Lawson will arrive home from
Yale Wednesday for the Easter holt
days.
Mrs. Alex Balmer is still in Bay City
taking care of her parents who are both
i'll at that place. They are reported as
improving.
Elmer Grant of Avoca was a recent
guest at his fathers home here.
Clyde Lawson spent Thursday in
Port Huron with his grandfather, a.
McKinnon,
j, Barham and wife were callers at
Ruby Sunday.
Mrs. :. Finlon and two children of
Port Huron were guests att. Glyshaw's
last Saturday.
Florence Morgan is visiting with rel
atives in Port Huron this week.
Edward Stanley is making an extend.
ed visit with relatives at Croswell and
Melvin.
Revs. Firth and Comeback have
been calling on friends in this vicinity
the past week.
b. Losing spent Tuesday and Wed.
nesday with relatives in Port Huron.
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OLD BROCKWAY.

Ella Mckinney of Marysville is
spending her Easter vacation at the
home of her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. A. Fox and family
entertained a number of friends Sun
day.
Hugh Hodgins sold one of his valua
BILE horses to parties west of Yale.
The A. o. o. G. held their regular
meeting on Tuesday evening. A jolly
time was had.
Edward Ellis of Detroit has moved
back to our village after being away
several years. He will conduct his
blacksmith shop.
VIM. Jacobs and daughters Violet
and Madeline were Port Huron visitors
Saturday.
Mrs. Brown of Port Huron is visiting
relatives here.
j. H. Gathergood was Yale bust
ness caller Tuesday.
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MANY PECULIAR
NOMINATIONS
Some Candidates Are Named On One Or
More Tickets

Some Candidates Are Named On One Or
More Tickets
Notifications are being sent out to
the various candidates who were NOM
mated at the recent primary by the
county clerk of st. Clair county and as
some of the candidates were nominated
for more than one Office they will have
to elect for which Office they intend to
run and so inform County Clerk Ryan.
The result of the canvass shows that
K. Il. Blackney was nominated for
school commissioner on the republican,
national progressive and prohibition
tickets. Mr.. Blackney has Informed
the county clerk that he has elected to
run on the republican ticket.
Walter X. Stevens was nominated
for two year term as county road
commissioner on the republican and
national progressive tickets. Mr.. Stew
ems has elected to make the run on the
republican ticket.
John Volker was nominated for the
six year term of county road commits
sioner on the republican and national
progressive tickets, but will run on the
republican ticket.
Blair viii Not Run
Joseph w. Blair received the nomln-
alton on the socialist ticket for the six
and two year term as county road COM
missioner and was also nominated for
six year term as county road commits
sioner on the democratic ticket. Mr..
Blair has announced that he will not
be candidate for any of the offices.
Gregory KrantZ was nominated for
the four year term as county road
commissioner on the democratic ticket
and was also nominated for school
commissioner on the democratic ticket.
Mr.. KrantZ will make the race for
county road commissioner for the four
year term on the democratic ticket.
Dwight Lockwood was nominated
for the four year term as county road
commissioner on the republican ticket
and also for the four year term of road
commissioner on the socialist ticket.
He will elect to run on the republican
ticket for the four year term as CON-
missioner.
David A. Tice and Henry Moore,
according to the result of the canvass,
are tied for the four year term as coun-
ty road commissioner on the national
progressive ticket. They have been so
notified
Samuel G. Draper and Paul Fauschen
are also tied for the four year term as
county road commissioner on the pro-
hibition ticket.