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The Red Cloud chief., 1916-01-13
In the County Court Of Webster Count
Nebraska.

STATE OF NEBRASKA, &c
Webster County.
IN the matter OF the estate OF Adam Nor.
hart. deceased.
CREDITORS OF said estate will take notice,
that the time limited for presentation and
tling Of claims against the same Is July 2sth
1916 and for the payment OF debts is Deem
9th, 1916, that will sit ut the county court
room i'm said county on the 3lst day ofJuly \.
D. 1915. at 10 o'clock, a. NJ, to receive, exam.
inc, hear, allow, or adjust all claims and OBJ
jections duly fled
Dated this.27t tn day OF December, a. D., 1915
a. -. RANNEY,
(sEALl county Judge.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-01-13
Much Adler-i-ka Used
In Red Cloud

1t is reported by l.. Getting that
much Adler-i.ka is sold in Red Cloud
People have found out that ONE
SPOONFUL of this simple buckthorn
bark and glycerine mixture relieves
almost ANY CASE of constipation,
sour or gassy stomach. 1t is SO power
ful that 1t is used successfully in APP
pendicitis. ONE MINUTE after you
take it the gases rumble and pass
out. It is perfectly safe to use and
cannot grippe.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-01-13

Mr.. Carl Spence the genial editor of
1he Franklin News has announced
himself candidate for state senator.
Carl is a splendid fellow and has been
u staunch Republican, wide awake to
the interests of the people aud he
would make an excellent senator.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-01-13
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

l hereby announce myself as n candi.
date for rem omination as county attor-
ney of Webster county, subject to the
voters Of the Democratic and Peoples
independent parties at the primary to
be held April IS, 1916
will appreciate your support for n
second term. FRANK j. MuNDAY.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-01-13
Political Announcements

announcements Are Run Under This
Head For the Sum Of Five Dollars,
Which Must Be Cash In Advance.
Our Columns Are Open For Any
Legitimate Advertising and We Wei
come Announcements Regardless Of
Party Affiliations.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-01-13
Ii. Il. PERRY

FOR CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT
hereby announce myselfas candi-
date for the nomination, for a second
term, AS Clerk Of the District Court,
subject to the will of the Democratic
aud Peoples Independent voters at the
primary election to be held April II,
1916. EDITH l.. MCKEIGHAN.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-01-13
FOR COUNTY CLERK

] hereby announce myself can.
siidate for the Office of County Clerk Of
Webster County, subject to the will Of
che voters of the Democratic party at
Che primary election TO be held
August IS, 1915
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-01-13
Notice Of Probate.
Fred Maurer, Attorney.
In the County Court OF Webster County,
Nebraska.

Fred Maurer, Attorney.
In the County Court OF Webster County,
Nebraska.
State OF Nebraska, 90
Webster County.
To all persons interested In the estate OF
Mary Gouldie, Deceased:
TAKE NOTICE, that petition has been
filed praying that the instrument filed In this
court on the 30th day OF December, 1915, pur-
porting TO be the last will and testament OF
said deceased, may be proved and allowed and
recorded rs the last will and testament of
Mary Gouldie, deceased; that said instrument
be admitted to probate, and the administra-
ton of said estate be granted to Walter A.
Sherwood, rs administrator with the will
annexed
1t is hereby ordered by the court, that all
persons Interested In said estate appear at
the County Court to be held I'm and for said
county on the 18th day OF January 1915, tat ten
o'clock A. NJ, to show cause, II any there be
why the prayer OF the petitioners should not
| OF said petition and the hearing thereof. be
given to all persons interested in said matter
by publishing a copy OF this order In the Red
Cloud Chief, a legal weekly newspaper print.
| ed In said county, for three consecutive
weeks prior to said day OF hearing,
Witness my hand and the seal OF said
court this 3Oth day OF December, \. y.
1915 \. u. RASNEy,
| (SEALl County Judge.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-08
PRESbYTERy WILL.
MISS THE old GUARD
Many Familiar Faces Will Be
Absent At Spring Meeting.

Speaking of tho coming meeting
at Woodstock Va, of the Winches-
ter Presbytery, on April IS, 10 and
20, for the first time in seven years a
prominent memhe" says.
Many changes have occurred In the
personnel Of the body and the older
men will be very much missed. no
tably "The Old Guard Rev. Drs.
James r. Graham. Henry NJ White
and Abner G. Hopkins, They will be
worthily represented, however by two
of their sons, Rov James Il. Graham
aud Rev. Dr. Hugh w White, both
missionaries to China.
The Winchester Prosbytery consists
Of u minister's and 80 churches and
covers the counties Of Frederick,
Shenandoah Page, Warren and
Clarke in Virginia and Jefferson, Ter
kelley. Morgan Hampshire, Hardy,
Grant, Mineral and Tucker in West
Virginia.
The growth of the presbytery ie
indicated by the increased contribu-
lions to missions and other bcnevo-
lent causes The total in 1909 was
$12.014. In 1915 it was $19,254
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-08
BRONZE MEDAL FOR
MOST Perfect BABY
Mothers Should Arrange About
Their Babies Right Away.

The Better Babies Contest TO be
held in the Baptist church April 90
and Il is u1der the direct manage
ment of Mrs G. p Grimsley, 207
East King street, who is the chair
man of the community department of
the Coed Neighhor Association. The
church will be opened from 2 TO 5
each afternoon and plans have been
made for a program of children's
music to be given on the evening OF
the. Q.,.Mhil.e- a Lecturer is expected
for the evening of the 81 All is free.
Mothers who desire to enter their
babies are requested to make appli-
cation as soon as possible to Mrs.
Grimsley on account of the limited
time granted by the doctors making
the examination, and the number OF
babies examined must be limited al
SO. First in with their application
will be registered first.
The bronze medal to be given to
the most perfect baby in Martinsburg
is now on display in the window Of
L. L. Bentz's iewelry store on South
Queen street
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-08
IMPORTANT POINTS
IN POWER co. SUIT
Bankruptcy Proceedings Might
Nullify Reorganization Plans.
COURT WANTS MORE LIGHT
Judge Dayton Would Not Per
nit Sale of Plant Until Ger
tain Questions Have Been
More Fully Cleared Up.

The suit Of George A. Rumsey. Eu
gene Rumsey and Carroll Rumsey.
of Philadelphia. heavy stockholders
of the Martnsburg Power Company,
against the reorganization committee
Of the power company. which was be-
gun yesterday in the Federal Court
here. viii probably rot be completed
today, and may go over until Judge
Dayton finds time to hold special
term here in the near future.
There have been some develop
ments of a decidedly important nature
since this suit was called for hear.
ing, among them being statement
from the bench by Judge Dayton
that he would not permit sale Of
the plant until certain questions.
brought out since the present hear.
ing began. were cleared up more fully
Judge Dayton also stated that he
was inclined TO the opinion that the
voluntary bankruptcy proceedings
might have operated to nullify the
entire reorganization proceedings,
and this viii be one of the points TO
be treated in the decision of the
court In the present suit
Among the witnesses examined
for the defendant company today
We're s A. Williams. OF Belair. Md,
one of the heavy stockholders and an
officer of the company; Gray Silzer,
OF Martinsburg, also stakeholder and
member OF the reorganization com
mittee Attorney II. II. Emmert one
OF the present trustees and Attor
ney G. 13 Martin also one Of the trus-
tees.
fhe last witness for the plaintiffs
was Mr.. lowering who testified as an
expert on values of public service
securities The attorneys for the de
PENDANT company stated that the de-
lay in completing the trial was oe-
casioned by their desire to answer
certain points brought out in the test
imony Of Mr.. lowering which they
could not anticipate, and which
would necessitate the summoning Of
two witnesses, who would not reach
here until this afternoon Counsel for
plaintiffs contended that these wit
ncsses should have been ready, as
tho hill oF DaftfcuIare stated that
such evidence as offered by Mr. Lev
cring would be introduced
Among the interested spectators at
the trial today was L. L. Coblentz,
representing the Hagerstown &
Frederick electric line whose plan OF
reorganization Of the power company
bag been under consideration during
The efforts to reorganize.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-08
(ey international News service.)


Washington, April S.-President
Wilson has decided that Germany
must absolutely pledge, and show
that the pledge will be carried out
not to make more attacks upon I'M
armed belligerents or neutral yes
sells, or diplomatic relations will be
broken off. This action may be TAX
en- within a week, and possibly after
next Tuesdays cabinet meeting, II
was made very plain in administra-
ton circles that the president has
decided upon sharp action. There is
no intention OF making declaration
OF war, or even 4 hint OF war, should
diplomatic relations be broken. Ad-
ministration officials explained is
that the United States can no long
or maintain friendly relations with
a government that, in the light of the
evidence at hand, seems to have VIC
lated it's pledged work. The question
now TO De declueu Is WHeIHeI INC
president shall act before presenting
the case to congress During the last
AZ hours. administration officials have
been sounding out senators and rep
resentatives as TO the better course
The majority Of the Democrats have
taken the position that. if break
must come, it should be ordered BY
the executive branch.
II the president acts first, he viii
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-08
Original Order Provided For the
Withdrawal of Troops.
THIS NOT NOW EXPECTED
President Will Not Change Plan
to Hunt Villa Down-Rein-
forced Americans Ready For
Another Dash.
(ey international News ssrvics.)

Wy NSNN oSiN
Washington. April S.-A most ser
ious middle In the Mexican situation
became evident today, following the
development that the original order
sent TO General Funston made It
specifically plain that the pershing
expedition could be withdrawn with.
out accomplishing the capture or
death of Villa. In the absence OF
Secretary of War Baker, who was
testifying before the house commit
tee on military affairs, General Scott
admitted that the original order was
such that the American forces could
be withdrawn at any time.
The White House denied that there
was any change of policy, and said
that the order sent to General Funs-
ton was to relieve Carranza OF any
embarrassment caused by the claims
OF Mexican opponents that he was
playing into the hands of the Unit
cd States. The president was out of
town on the Mayflower and Secre-
tary Tumulty refused to make any
explanation that would clear up the
apparent friction with the army
chiefs
General Funson has taken the po-
sltion that he should have more men
on he border Immediately. Tho
Americans now chasing Villa are In
danger Of being enveloped, and Funs-
ton wants troops enough to extend
his communication guard. 70 do
this will require the calling out at
once OF 1900 coast artillerymen to
act as troops. or the mobilization or
national Ruardsmen-two steps the
administration is 10th to take.
Because Of the Increased serious
ness of the Mexican situation, and
the possibility that the German sub
marine situation may be forced Mt
any time, President Wilson has cut
short his week-end trip, and is rush
ing BACK 10 WasnlhBloH, "hero no
will arrive late this afternoon. De-
spite efforts on the part Of Secretary
Tumulty and others. to prevent the
making public OF the paradox in the
original orders to General Funston,
which show that the punitive expe-
dition may be recalled at any time,
the original text is given as follows:
ITO the Commanding General OF
the Southern Department, Fort Sam
Houston, Tex.:-You will promptly
organize an adequate military force
under command OF General Pershing.
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lCONTNIIED ON PAGE SIX
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-08
ERECTING BOOTHS
FOR MONDAYS SCRAP
Officials Are Getting Ready For
City Primaries.

THE city officials are today having
the election booths erected at the
various voting places throughout the
city, in preparation for the city pri-
mary election Monday, when candi-
dates for municipal offices and mem
bers of the city executive commit
tees will he named by the Bepubli-
cans and Democrats.
The primary election will be held
at the usual voting places, and will
be conducted by one set of officials
for both parties, the Republican bal
lots being deposited in one box and
the Democratic votes in another. It
is not expected that tie ballot boxes
will be strained at the seams in hold
ing the ballots, as there is but one
contest among the candidates, that
being between Mr.. Wilhelm and Mr..
Cline for the Republican nomination
for council in the fourth ward
School authorities say there will
be no interruption of school sessions
in the public schools, as the primary
election is rot expected to interfere
with the pupils work.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-08
Mexican Situation Is
N0zy In Serious MMddLe
FENCE BUSTING"
IS CAMERON SPORT
Result of Postmaster and B. &
o. Contention.

All Cameron and it's environs has
taken holiday to watch the game Of
"fencebustipg' being played by Post
master u. w. McConaughey and the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, as the
result of controversy over plot
of land occupied until a few days
ago by the railroad.
Seven fences have been built and
torn down. MeConaughey says that
he owns the property and has been
paying taxes on il for number OF
years lie says that when the rail
road took tracks from the land the
property reverted back to its original
owner. The railroad snys II has oc-
cupied the property for SO Years and
that it also has deed for It.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-08
MRS. GRIFFITH DIES
At ADVANCED AGE
SuCCumbed At Her Home AT
Tablers Friday Night.
FUNERAL AT | p. NJ. SUNDAY
Services Will Be Conducted at
the Late Home, Interment In
Green Hill Cemetery-The
Other Deaths.

Mrs. Annie NJ. Griffith. widow of
MIR James H. Griffith and veneer
able and respected resident of Tab
lers Station. this county. died Friday
night AT S.45 at her homo. death he
ing due to the infrmities of her ad.
yaneed age She was aged So years
Mrs Griffith was daughter Of
the late Mr. and Mrs. David MELON
aid. Of This county, anil Was a native
and lifelong resident Of the county.
She had resided for the past 90
years at Tablers. and WAS held in
the highest regard by that entire
community She had been for many
years member of the Methodist
Episcopal church, and was devout
and consistent Christian. During
her long residence in this county she
made many warm friends. to whom
the news of her death will come as
q source of genuine regret.
She is survived by the following
children: J D. Griffith and c. J..
Griffith. of Martinsburg: J. w. Crit
fth, of Tablers; A. H. Griffith, of
near Gerrardstown; w. A. Griffith.
A. c. Griffith and l.. B. Griffith. of
Sioux Falls, S. D.. and Mrs Annie
Hoffman. residing near Tablers She
is also survived by three brothers
and two sisters--Allrew Mcdonald
.a.d Lewis MeDenaNIssof Illinois; Hen
ry Mcdonald, of Pennsylvania Mrs.
Mary Siege, of Nebraska. and Mrs
S. J. stanger, OF Seattle, Wash
The funeral will occur Sunday aft.
ernoon at O'Clock from the Int
home. in the absence of the regular
pastor. tho services will be conduct
ed by Rev. NJ. T. Hansel pastor Of
the Presbyterian church at Gerrards-
town, and interment win be in Green
Hill cemetery
The pall-bearers will be Messrs.
George d. Pitzer. S S. Harrison, H.
H. Stewart, John Armrester, J T.
Nesmith and J. T. Gano.
Mrs. M. j. Barnett.
Mrs Mary ] Barnett. widow Of
Washington Barnett died in Baltimore
aged 81 years, and was buried yes
terday in WilHamsport. The family
formerly lived below that place.
N. r. SmallWood
Nathan Randolph Smallwood, aged
81, a native Of Virginia but resident
Of Washington county for some 40
years, died in Hagerstown Thursday
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-08
DR.. SUPPLEE AND
WIFE DROWN IN VA.
While Can0ing In James River
From Richmond, Va.
EMPTY CANOE IS FOUND
He Was Grandson Of Mr.. Thos.
A. Supplee, of Martinsburg !;
She a Niece of Senator Gore
Both Missing.

Mr. Thomas A snpplee and daugh-
.ars Nc u 4;tt,a.o, cba,u o,d
" ! .. - ~ ei''''a, r i'i''' ''s''e re
eeNea very dsauiehng telegram
stating that Mt. Snpplee's grandson,
pr +. Z. Supplee and WIFE had been
drowned IN the james river but no
particulars or details could be Civ
en- Further Developments increased
the Tears OF trieRds and relatives
and the discovery OF canoe in
which they had started from Rich
mond. Va, for city Point washed
ashore at cuIles Neck tended to YER
ify all suspicious that the couple
aad met death beneath the waters of
that river
The boat was purchased in Rich
mond by DR.. Su9plee last Saturday
eour,fa intended ~ 7-r.,,.+ ftit-. pai,,.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-08
Attv. ID. &. Westemh0Uer
Talks About Politics

Attorney D. G. Wcstcnhayer. a
prominent lawyer OF Cleveland, Ohio.
and former well-known attorney
of Martinsburg, is hero for a day or
two on business, and Is circulating
among old friends. While Mr.. west
enhayer has been located In Glove
land for the past Y years, and does
not get an opportunity to return to
his former home frequently no yet
retains bis interest in the old town
and his former associates and
friends
Speaking Of the political situation
in OHIO, M. Westenhaver declared
that, in his opinion, President VIII
son will carry Ohio, no matter whom
the Republicans nominate. He says
that the president Is very strong In
Ohio although there is, OF course.
some dissatisfaction with his Euro
pean and Mexican policies Mr..
Westenhaver is a Democrat, and
great admirer Of the president.
lie likewise stated that the eandi-
dacy OF former Senator Barton for
tho Republican nomination for pres
ident was meeting with scant atten-
lion outside Ohio, although he be-
lieyes the former Ohio senator is
about the abIest man yet brought
forward by the Republicans.
Mr. Westenhaver is OF the opinion
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-08
NEW PASTOR WILL
PREACH HERE SUNDAY

Rev b W Meeks. for the past
four years pastor Of First N. T.
Church, this city, but who was trans
ferred by the recent conference, left
for Forrest Park, Md, to preach
sunday at his new charge in St
Marks Church. Rev r. l.. Wright
The new pastor Of First NJ. EChurch
VIII be here and preach al both the
morning and evening services SUNDAY
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-08
CONTINUED on PAGE SIX
SEES MARKET

Avoid disappOlntments. The big
gest price you ever pay is when you
buy a disappointment. Quality and
moderate prices work hand in hand
at our store. Below are prices for
Friday and Saturday:
Oysters, large Selects, 4Oc qt.;
Standards zoe at. Fresh Fish-Large
Roe shad $1.10 eaeh Split shad Csc.
Shad Roe 35c pair Fresh Mackerel
and White Perch 20c H., Black Bass
and Tile Fish Steak 25c ID, Herring
&c each. Vepetables-Celery Toe
bunch, Bermuda onions SC h.. Egg
Plants - and 15c each. Hot House
Lettuce 20c lb, Green Peppers and
3 for Sc, Apparatus large bunch Ace.
one-half bunch 20c Parsley and 10c
bunch, Radishes BE bunch, Beets 10c
bunch, Caulihower head 25c, Toma-
toes sc each and for Zoe; Spring
Onions sc bunch. Mushrooms soc
ID, Cucumbers each 10c New Cab
bage &c per lb. Kale zoe PIX, Spin.
ach zoe PIX, Sweet Potatoes 30c PIX,
Strawberries 25c box, Lemons 23c
doz., Grape Fruit 3 and for 25c,
Large Oranges &c doz,, Comquats
15c box, Flower Sweet Blooming
Jonquils, 25 flowers in bunch, 1Oe,
Carnations. all colors, sec doz. Plen-
ty Of Live Chickens and Ducks. White
Onion Sets lie a., Yellow Onion Sets
1Oc qt., Seed Sweet Potatoes Acc PIX.
Both phones. 3 6 Up q
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-08
Varying Fortunes Attend Fierce
Fighting About Verdun.
BRITISH MAY MAKE DRIVE
Activity In Flanders Indicate
That Great Battle Is Immi-
nent There - Three More
Vessels Are Sent Down.
10y international News service)

10y international News service.)
Paris, April s.-German troops are
again attacking French positions on
both sides Of the Meuse in the Yer
dun sector. Tie French war office
admitted that the Germans had
made progress south of Haucourt, on
the front northwest OF NeFdun
Northeast OF the fortress the attacks
OF the Germans against Fort Xau&
were repulsed Tao Haucourt line
represents the western line OF the
French salient During the night the
Germans repeated their assaults.
The attacks east of Haucourt were
repulsed with very heavy losses, but
south of the village the Germans
succeeded in occupying two French
works. The French in the meantime
renewed their counter-driye against
the Germans southeast OF Bethin
court, where they made progress.
East OF the Meuse the Germans al
tackled the slopes OF Fort VauX
Another Dig Drive Imminent
Amsterdam, April 8.-A big battle
on the West Farders front is be
lieved imminent The Germans are
making preparations for severe
struggle between Yprcs and the sea,
massing fresh troops and heavy
guns. Military critics are divided in
their opinion as to whether a-drive
will be launched by the Germans or
whether the Germans are preparing
to meet a British drive.
Austrian Submarine Sunk
Paris, April S..-The French min
istry of marine announced that a
French submarine had sunk an Aus
trian transport in the Adriatic sea.
1t is believed the loss of life was
heavy.
Norwegian Steamer Torpedoed
Copenhagen, April S.-Norway's
consul at Rotterdam mas informed
his government that the Norwegian
steamer Arena, recently sunk, was
torpedoed without warning by a
German submarine His report was
made after a careful investigation, in
which the affidavits of survivors were
taken
Germany Denies Sinking Ship
The Hague, April 8.--Replying TO
inquiries OF the Dutch minister at
Berlin. Germany has informed Hol
land that it would have been impos
sible for a German submarine to
have torpedoed the Paelembine, rs
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-08
PRESIDENT WILL NOT CHANGE HIS MEXICAN POLICY
Germans Again ATTACK;
Another Dyive Coming
MISS LEWIS WEEDS
YOUNG R. G. HORNER
Marriage Took Place Last Sat
urday In Hagerstown

Announcement was made Friday of
the marriage last Saturday afternoon
in Hagerstown OF Miss Mary Kath.
crime lewis, daughter Of tie late Mr.
and Mrs w. A. Lewis. of Inwood, to
Mr.. r. G. Horner. jra son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. G. Horner, of Arden A few
friends witnessed the ceremony.
which took place at the Reformed
parsonage Rev DR.. Clever official
ing. The young people, who have
numerous friends and well wishers
in this city and county, are making
their home with the groom's parents
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-08
GIRLS Wanted

4 wonderful opportunity
for girls Of this and neigh
boring towns to earn good
wages. The work is light
and clean. VIII pay good
wages while learning, with
assurance of largely increas-
ed pay after experience is
gained. This is an opportun-
ity worth Investigating. APP
ply to Martinsburg Manu-
featuring Company, Thorn
wood Hall. As Up If
600 yds. OF 1919 Percale only 10c
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-08
To Break Nth Germany
Unless Pledge Is Given

lie almost unanimously endorsed,
congressional leaders have told the
president. but if he admits there is
a question Of fact involved, that re-
CURES congressional action, an ugly
situation may develop