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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
COAL MEN GET
FIRST NOTICE
FROM FEDERAL COMMITTEE FOR
INCREASED PRODUCTION, ALSO
EQUAL DISTRIBUTION.
opsrators and Mine Workers ine'udso
In the Demand For COOPER
tIon In Present Crisis.

western Newspaper Union News Service
washington.-The coal trade OF the
country will receive Its first general
notice from the committee On coal
production of the Council Of National
Defense. of which Francis s. Peabody
10 chairman. Directing attention to
the great emergency" that "confronts
the country In the matter Of fuel pro
dustion." Chairman Peabody con-
tinues:
Notwithstanding the increased pro
duction OF coal from practically every
district. the Increasing requirements
to meet the needs of all classes Of In.
dustry, as well as for the comfort and
welfare OF the people and the trans
portation Of troops. munitions. food
and other products. together with the
supplying OF our allies and for our ma
tional protection-sll these demands
are liable to surpass the capacity Of
our mines unless the full cooperation
Of the mining. transporting and dis
tributing agents OF this country 10 Sc
cured This emergency requires not
only the development OF the nignest
efficiency. especially on account OF .
diminished supply OF labor used In the
production OF coal. but also In more
comprehensive methods of co-opera
ton by the coal producers with the
transporting and distributing agencies.
so that not only q full production Will
be secured. but also that this produc
tion rnds its way over our railroads
into these centers where the most ur.
gent need exists. II the demand for
this product continues to increase II
may be necessary that active steps be
taken to so far as possible confine the
distribution and use OF II TO those nc.
tivities which are more nearly vital to
the welfare and protection Of the ma
Non"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
ESTILL COUNTY
Irvine

Irvine, May 1.-THE contract has
been let for the new street improve
ment, To y Frankfort firm, the
amount being sii.OOO.-vNew oil wells
continue to he brought in and range
AS high as $50 barrels day.--A new
oil well was brought in Wednesday
near Standing Rock in the corner Of
Estill. Powell. and Wolfe Counties.
u is reported to be a twenty-five
barrel well, and reached at about
200 feet.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
LErCHER COUNTY
Polly

Polly, May 1.-THE Whitesburg
Lodge of Free Masons are preparing
to have q Memorial Service at the
mouth of Breedings Creek in Knott
County for Brother Hilton who died
a few months ago, the fourth SUM-
day in June. everybody is invited to
attend. Elder A. N. Joyner Of Vir-
ginia, and Elder ID. F. Gilley Of Dill
Ion. n.y., will preach the Sermon
The fourth Saturday and Sunday in
this month is our regular sacrimen-
tai service meeting. Everybody
is invited To be present and don't
forget the date. Sunday was the
regular meeting time Of the Regular
Baptist a, Thornton Gap. - Mr.. and
Mrs. +. ID. Polly attended church at
Cowon Sunday. - A light hail storm
visited this section the 18th. - The
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
BELL COUNTY
Pinsvills

Pineville. May ii.-Pineville young
men are responding TO the call 10
the colors. twelve having been sent
TO Fort Benjamin Harrison near In
dianapolis.-Hon. VIM. Ayers was a
London visitor Monday. = Mayor
w. l.. Moss left the first Of the week
for a business trip 10 eastern cities.
Three new corporations put in
their appearance this week with a
total capital stock OF $4,000. Two
were organized for coal business
and one for hardware.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
VIII Build Russian Canal.

The project for the construction and
equipment Of . volga-Don canal, as
designed by the Russian minister Of
ways and communications, has been
approved by the government The pro-
jected canal will play an important
part In the economic development Of
southeastern Russia and Of the volga
and Don basins. Grain from Tsarit-
sin and timber and ore from the Urals
will thereby obtain . direct outlet to
the ports Of the sea u Asof and
thence to the Black sea. Moreover.
the canal will make II possible to sup
ply coal to all the chief cities and In
dustrial centers of the volga and sur.
rounding country from the rich coal
district Of the Donetx basin.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
HARLAN COUNTY
Harlan

Harlan. May II. - At the regular
meeting of the city council Monday
night, franchises were granted for
another electric light and gas plant
Circuit Court adjourned last Satur-
day after a busy five weeks session.
The new Methodist Church will
be dedicated sunday. May 10 The
Rev. T.. C.. Wareing, u. d.. will de-
liver the dedication sermon.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

Miss Myrtle Botkin, who has been
confined to the Robinson Hospital
with pneumonia fever, is well and
at homc.-Born TO the wife of
C.. Horsby a boy: wife and baby
are doing weIl.-Corn has been sell
ing in this vicinity for $500 per bar
rel. Meal at $40 per bushel.--Bacon
is selling for 30 cents per pound
Irish potatoes at $500 per bushel.
Everything is too high for the con-
sumner.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
BREATHITr COUNTY


Jackson, May ii.-Capt. M. T. Back
Of Go. +, 2nd regiment X. N. q,
came home Saturday from Winches-
ter where he is stationed, TO visit his
family. = Lieutenant G. ID. Stamfer
of Ashland visited his sister. Mrs.
J. l.. stidham, over Sunday. - The
new Guerrant Memorial Presbyter-
ian Church will be dedicated May 10.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
THE FIRST FLY

Why. there's q nyi Seems
lind o. good. doesn't II, to hear
Il bussing around contentedly In
that sunny windowf 1t means
that spring has come. You are
dad to see II, just a. you vel
come the crocuses and bluebirds.
But wait q minute. Where did
that ny come FRONT Not up from
Florida with Gentle Sister South
Wind. a. did Welcome Robin and
Winsome Bluebird. No. II
Matched out Of . muck heap. and
Il came right into the house
without wiplng its feet And III
mate win 90 back to the muck
heap To lay more eggs. and By
the time the hot days come the
two viii have some millions OF
descendants. And all Of them
win come into the house without
wiping their feet. and they Will
leave nth and disease germs In
your food. Spells the romance.
doesn't 1T The ny 10 your enc
my. Stay I'll
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
RIGHT LIVING.

In the firm control Of cur
thoughts lies the secret Of the
most wonderful possession Of
which we can bosst-ehsraotsr.
II 10 - much Q matter Of habit
- Of will. THE being always hon.
ersbIs, truthful. just. Having
formed our principles Of right
living, conscience invariably
points - . sheIs hearted loyal
~ 10 them. And when bassr
motives try TO sway the mind,
why. here 10 just whore your
will power may profit by sxsr-
eiss.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY
Threelinks

Threelinks, May IL. - VIM. Dur
ham preached on Big Hill Saturday
and Sunday. - Most all the boys
are done planting corn in this vi
entity, but Jack Frost" seems to be
playing havoc with some crops. =
James Hignite of Jackson Hollow
was in this vicinity Saturday buy
ing cane seed and hogs. - Taylor
Clark of Langford station was here
the latter part of last week buying
corn. He purchased a nice lot OF
Lewis Abrams for $50 per bushel.
Hardin Malicoat and George Cook
attended church at Crooked Greek
Sunday.-W. A. Phillips was in Mt.
Vernon the first of the week on
business.-Wm. Shears finished his
bark last week, and will start haul
ing to Berea sOon.-The heavy wind
storm of last Wednesday did quite
a lot of damage in this neighbour
hood. unroOfing w. S. Jones large
stock barn, turning over Bert Phil
lips garage, blowing to pieces G. V.
Gabbard's silo, and blowing down
1900 PANELS Of fence for r. H. Phil
lips.
Rockford
Rockford, May Il. - Bert Martin
and Miss Lucy Wilder were married
last Wednesday. Mrs. COyle OF
Indiana is visiting relatives at this
place and Wildie.-Not much corn
planted in this section on account
of so much cold weather. - Anvil
Cafe is very i'll at this writing.
Conway
Conway, May IS. - The Rev. Mr..
GoOche of Crab Orchard filled his
regular appointment at the Baptist
Church last Saturday and Sunday
with large attendance. - Born May
the 9th to Mrs. Charley Smith q boy.
The mother died; the baby is getting
along as well as could be expected.
The bereaved ones have our sympa-
thy. - Mrs. Lucy BeldOn has re-
turned from an extended visit to
Falmouth.-Cash Johnson OF Three
links visited his brother Tom Of this
place Saturday and Sunday. - Mr..
and Mrs. James Beldon and little
son have gone to Richmond where
Mr.. Beldon has accepted a position
as operator at that place.-The Rev.
Mr.. Johnson filed his regulr ap-
pointment at the Methodist Church
and Sunday last. - Aunt
Elmina Hardin is very low AMI is
not expected TO live but a short
time.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

weather is so cold that crops are
not doing much good in this part OF
the cOunty.-Leon p. Webb, son of
Representative John S. Webb. OF
Thornton has enlisted in the regr-
lar army. and is on his way TO Fort
Thomas. Many other boys have en-
listed.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

Ksnton. O.-Fire. believed to have
started from the explosion Of IN over
turned oil lamp here. cost the lives q
three elephants and destroyed I've
show cars belonging to the Coop Z
Lsnts Circus. which played In thu
city. The same three elephants
broke loose from their trainers In DE-
Aancs last week. doing considerable
damage to farm land before they were
captured. The negro who was In
charge Of the animals when the aro
broke out has disappeared.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Rice Of this place were shopping in
Winchester last Wednesday.
0wSLEY COUNTY
Earnestville

GAINESVILLE, May IL. - The Rev.
Paul Derthick Of Stanton will
preach at Vincent the fourth Sat-
urday and Sunday in May. - The
Travellers Rest Sunday-schoOl OBJ
served Mothers Day last Sunday,
and a good program was rendered.
-Messrs. Joe Creech and Tom Cecil
with families have moved To West
Virginia to work for an English
Company.--Corn is scarce and high
in this vicinity. - George Jackson
and wife OF ScOville visited rela-
tives in this vicinity over Sunday.
Miss Alpha Caudill and Coleman
Brandenburg were quitely married
at the brides home May 4th.-Miss
Ethel Minter. who has been attend
ing school at Berea, returned home
last MOnday.-FlOur is selling around
here for si6.iO per barrel, and meal
at 500 per bushel.
Soovills
ScOville, May ~. - The weather
continues cold and crops are max
ing slow progress. - Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathan Martin have been visiting
the formers sister, Mrs. Sallie
Peters, OF Garrard County. = Mrs.
Hence Sizemore and Mrs. Emory
Maupin Of Kings Mills. O., are Wis
iting their parents and relatives at
this place.-Mr. and Mrs. Ike Lunse
and children OF Rockhold have been
visiting Mrs. Lunse's parents at this
place.-Lummia Mainous is visiting
her brother in Virginia. - Little
Bessie Mae Rowland was visiting
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.W.
Rowland, from Wednesday until
Friday.-Messrs. Melvin DoOley and
n. ID. Hale were elected school trus-
tees for the Buck Greek Graded
School, May 8.
Psbworth
The Pleasant Grove Sunday School
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

washington.-The nrst boat Of the
navy's feet Of submarine chasers has
Just been launched at the New York
Navy Yard. It was announced. and
the second will be launched at the
New Orleans Navy Yard In . few
days. Keels OF both were laid April I.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
MADISON COUNTY
Whites Station

Whites Station, May i4.-Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Dunn entertained to din
ner last Thursday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. L. Robinson OF Beres.-May
Baker has returned home after a
weeks visit with Jennie Mae Ritter
Mrs. Walter Hockaday and sons OF
Mt. Sterling are visiting her mother
Mrs. Annie Dureson. - Mrs. w. T.
Brown is visiting her daughter al
Keene.-Nannie Ballard Of Richmond
spent the week end with Lucy
Cochran.--Mrs. John Parks is sick
with the measles this week. - Mrs,
Walter Johnston and little son Wal
ter, Jr.. are spending the week with
relatives at Harrodsburg. = r. L,
Potts made q business trip TO Win
chester, Tenn, the first Of the week,
Wallacston
Wallaceton May 10. - The farm
ers are planting corn in q hurry
We had some snow on Sunday the
18th, and we have had two dam
aging frosts. The apple crop
looks promising; potatoes look good
and q very large acreage is out
The sick in this vicinity are better.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

Although British railroads rank
fourth among the nations In regard to
mileage. they carry more passengers
every year than are carried In any
other country.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
A REAL PATRIOT

Franklin Ky, May I4.-Across the Tennessee line
Rapids this county lives farmer Cyrus Shuz for whom the
Federal Government need trouble appoint Food Control
Committee When advanced barrel Mr. Shutz
fused sell except those who needed Tor bread and
then he would accept only barrel so buse
Already he has disposed half his surplus the figures quoted and
absolutely refuses sell those who would feed hogs cattle
speculative purposes He could have sold the quantity for
$1,000 but already has allowed his poor negbos
away bushel upon their promise pay.
Mr. Shu small farmer and possessed of only moderate
Courier Journal
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Teur,ns Car Nm Oy Flyer.

Chicaso.-Six persons. three nso
and three women. we're killed and a.
other man % seriously injured thse
he will die. when . Rock Island fase
passenger train wrecked . touring 90
near Midlothian.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Submarine ospa rtmsnt Damaged.

Anstsrdam.-For seven hours Q
great IRE RACED on the imperial
wharvss 1t wilhelmshavsn. according
10 sdvicss received here. The submS
rins building department was ssrioas'
~ damaged. The entire district has
been closed 70 the public.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Eleven KILLED In Auto Accidents.

Chicago, May i5.-Eieven persons
are dead. seven probably fatally In
jured and fifteen are suffering from
minor hurts as the result OF Q series
Of auto accidents In Chicago and vicin-
Wy duriag the day.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
We are authorized to announce
II. II. BROCK

or Richmond, KY, as a candidate for
reelection for County Superinten-
dent of Education of Madison
County, subject to the action Of the
Democratic Party. Primary, Aug. 4,
1917. ads
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

The wooden ship is not going out OF
use a. quickly as has been sometimes
supposed. For certain purposes, esps-
ciaiiy for the conveysncs Of lumbsr, Il
10 preferred TO the metal shin.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
We are authorized TO announce
L. G. POWELL,

or Sand Gap, KY, as a candidate for
Sheriff Of Jackson County, subject
10 the action Of the Republican
Party. Primary Aug. 4, 1917. ads.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
JACKSON COUNTY
Carico

tdi ltO. way IL. "A udll sun
visited this section Friday. - The
measles are in several families here
and has caused the Sunday-school
to close for awhile. - Russell Cole
came home from COnersville, Ind,
Mrs. Lucy Evans died the It'll and
and was buried the 9Th in the Ha-
zelwood cemetery on Moores Creek.
Eight children and husband and a
host of friends are left to mourn
her death. She died of pneumonia
fever. She was IS years and Q
months old, and belonged TO the
Christian Church at Lite. She was
devoted member and a good
mother and friend to all who knew
her. She has many friends and
relatives all over the state who
would be sad TO hear of her I'M
timely death.-We are having some
of the coolest weather of the sea-
son; corn and all growing crops are
turning yellow.-John Bakers baby
died of measles the 18th, and was
buried in the Indian Creek grave
yard the 18th. We sympathize with
the bereaved parents.-Corn is SELL
ing at 500 a bushel in these parts.
edward Evans of the Police Force
of Washington, ID. c., accompanied
by his wife were called to the bed
side OF his mother, Mrs. Henry
Evans, OF MOOres Greek, but arrived
too late 10 see her living.
Herd, May f2.-Ralph Farmer OF
Lexington, who has been visiting
friends and relatives at this place,
returned home last Monday.-Sing-
ing at Mt. Gillead is progressing
nicely with George Burch as teach
er.-Mrs. Belle Farmer Of this place
is visiting relatives at Muncy this
week. - Edward Montgomery, who
has been at Kings Mills, o., for some
time, is with homefolks at this writ
ing.-Ham Farmer. who has been
away for some time, has moved back
TO his old farm at this place. - Mr..
and Mrs. Lige Raligh, who have been
at New Castle, Ind, are back with
hOmefOlks again. - Mrs. Lena Simp-
son OF this place is visiting relatives
at Annville this week.-Hurrah for
The Citizen and its many readers!
Nathanton
Nathanton, May i2.-Cool cloudy
weather has continued during this
mOnth.-Farmers in this vicinity are
growing more and more interested
in Farm Wbrk-The prospects for
fruit are good.-H. C. Combs OF Berea
has been in this neighborhoOd dur
ing the past few days buying wool.
The first Saturday and Sunday
are the regular church days here
at Union. A large crowd were in
attendance last Saturday and Sum-
day. Church services will also be
held on the third Sunday OF each
month.-Hon. II. Clay Balwin OF
Moores Greek was in this neighbor-
hood during the past week making
inquiries for the purchase Of corn.
James Dotson and two sisters OF
Terrills Greek, accompanied by two
Mrs. Campbells OF Welchburg, spent
the week end at the home OF Uncle
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
CHARGED Win Plot Against Canada.

Charoed WIN P1ot Against CANADA.
Detroit. Mich. May 16.-Fritx A.
Meet. general manager OF the Eismsu
Magnetic Germany. was arrested hero
BY deputy marshals on . charge Of
equipping military expedition
against Canada
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
East Kentucky Correspondence
News You Get Nowhere Else

full by The
publication evidence good faith Write plainly
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

II u . crime TO mutlate or defaco
gold OF silver coins. and II you were to
ask jeweler even to punch . hole In .
Is gold piece % that you could carry it
on your watch chain you probably
would be told To 70 about your busi-
ness. Yet strangely enough. II you were
TO mutilate . gold piece until Il had
lost all resemblance TO q coin you
would not be punished What the gov
eminent aims at In TO prevent the i'm
pairment OF the value OF it, gold and
silver tokens BY plugging. drilling.
"sweating'' and other processes Il II
unlawful " cut even Q monogram ON
either q gold or silver coin.-New York
Mail
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

The Pleasant Grove Sunday School
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-08
SIX TO ONE AGAINST GERMANS

More than half the human race is now engaged in war against the Germans.
 The man strength of the Teutonic forces is outnum bered six to one by their foes.
 Omit all of India and the allies backed by the United States still have four times the population to draw upon than stands behndS the kaiser
 Subtract all the wealth of all the German fund from the wealth of the United States and there still remains more than $5OOOOOOOOOO.
 American farms grow more than all the farms of Germany Austria Turkey and Bulgaria combined.
 The United States alone make steel than the whole Germanic league.
 Our mines yield ten times much gold far Sil- twice much lead and many times much copper the entire group of central powers
 Gemanys national debt is now nearing $2OO per cap ita. Ours is only $10
 To pay years interest on his share of his nations debt costs German thirty times much it costs an American
 William Hohenzolem can no more whip a united world than Napoleon Bonaparte could defeat united Europe and it required the latter only 100 days to throw bridge from Elba to St Heena-( Philadelphia Ledger)
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-08
PROVIDE FOR THE FLEET

Concerted efforts should be made at this time to bring to the attention of the navy department the neces- sy of immediate work naval coal bunkers here to the end that place at which fuel may be obtained will be available by the time the line from Seward to the coal fields is complete No one can foretel what emergency may arise and coal for the fleet here may at any time be- come most vital factor
 There are several ways of calling this to the attention of the proper officials and in view of tremendous mill try and naval activity in other lines only the most con ,Stent efforts will produce results.
 Under normal conditions men would probably be on the ground already looking after the preminares, but these are not normal times and must meet the cOndi tiOnS.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-08

Oyster cocktails at the Branch.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-08
SAFEGUARDING OUR HEALTH

Request by the local marine surgeon that Seward pro- vide quarters in which victims of contagious diseases landed here from steamers can be cared fOr calls to aen ton the fact that Alaska of itself about the healthiest part of the continent
 Unfortunately we cannot pick out the good effects attending an influx of people and increased development but must take the evils along with the rest
 This being true it might not be amiss to apply more strict regulations to safeguard the health of Alaskans The least that Seward do to provide place of de- tenon for those actually ill with contagious ailment when they arrive
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-08
HAVE A CARE, BENEDICTS

The "Domesticity Expert of the Douglas Island News in discussing the divorce ev assures that chiefly responsible for domestic trOubes due largely to their desire to remain single after they married That s they wish to continue the free and easy toms that characterized them before they assoed This simply can't be done. When marres, he might just we'll don the resigned look that goes with his posi-
 tOn in fe and adjust his neck to the family yoke The wearing of that yoke will be pleasant ntepersed here and there with wind gals but in either case if he is gO ing to stay out of the divorce courts he'll that yoke Some deviltry is permissible, according to the quoted authority as woman really enjoys catching her husband in lie occasionally but is bad policy to lay oneself out
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-08

No. 3I NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADNINISTRATRIX WITH WILL ANNEXED, and NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
 IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, THIRD DIVISION, RENAL PREC- CINCT.
 In the matter of the estate of
 ADAM BLOCH, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the un- derSigned that she has been appoint ed administrative with the will an nexed of the estate of Adam Bloch, deceased.
 All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby notified to exhibit and present such claims, with the necessary vouchers, within six (6) months from the date of this notice, and the first publication there of, to the undersigned, ANNIE 1 CHRISTENSEN, said administra- trix, at the office of L. L. James, Jr., in the town of Seward, Territory of Alaska, which said office the under signed selects as her place of business in all matters connected with said estate of ADAM BLOCH, deceased. Dated: Seward, Alaska, April 10, 1917. ANNIE CHRISTENSEN, Administratrix with the will annexed of the Estate of Adam Bloch, De- ceased.
 L. L. JAMES, Jr:, Attorney for said Administratrix. April 21-2S-May 5-12.