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The Jasper news., 1917-07-19
ZION
Miss MAURINE KERRICK.

Alden Schell and I.emuel Thomas
spent Sunday with Roy NIackey.
Mike Isenmann entertained the fol-
lowing last Sunday: Henry Conklin
and family, Fred 1senmani and fam'
lily, Miss Anna Williams and Scambler
Ellington.
Mrs. Otto Weise of Alba visited her
sister, Mrs. T.. Il. Hubbard, last week.
Mr.. Weise and children visited there
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Danuer, Mrs Fred
Isenmann and daughter Della and
Miss Anna VILLAINS visited Fred Ker-
rick and family Sunday.
The ice cream supper which WAS 10
have been given by the Zion Sunday
School July 10 has seen postponed
until later on account of the busy time.
Miss Helen Thomas ard HHrlev
Follmer of Jasper and Philip Camp
bell visited Sunday afternoon with
Miss Lucy Stre2keT.
Len Keener and vile and Mrs, Seal
spent Sunday with Newt. kcener and
family.
Miss Helen Powell spent Sunday
with Misses Oracle and Mae Sche,l.
Mrs. Clarence Keith and sons Melvin
and Elmer visited her parents, Avery
Foster and wife, last week. ,
Paul Hubbard spent Sunday with
Clyde Strecller.
Miss Helen Scott visited Niaurine
Kerrick Thursday.
Mrs. Mike Iscnmann visited Fred
Isermann and family Thursday.
Trent Piercya and family visited G. S
Johnston and family Sunday.
Herschel Radford and family spent
Sunday at Roy Radford's.
Mrs. Cottingham is visiting hel
daughter, Mrs. Newt. Keener.
Frank Isenmann and wife spcnt
Sunday with Il. L. Hubbard and fam
lily.
Miss Oracle Schell visited her grand
parents, Newt. Keener and wife, Sat
urday night.
Charley McAdoo and family, from
near Carthage, spent Sunday will
Avery Foster and family.
Mrs. Ross Mcconnell visited Misses
Bessie aud Lucy Strecker Monday.
Mrs. Fred kerricli and children, Ben
jamin and Mildred, visited Mrs. Lut,
Vincent Thursday afternoon.
j.. II. Hubbard was crlia,! to Oronog'
on account Of the serious Illness Of lii
brother.
Miss Anna Williams of Pittshurg
Kans., is visiting her cousius, Mrs
Fred Isenmann and Mrs. Frank Buerge
Miss Lucille Probert is visiting he
grandparents, +. Il Hubbard and wife
Miss Eula Clouser visited Miss Fay
Kerricli Friday.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-19

guson's father, Mr.. Role, came out to
visit her. He had his foot crushed and
is now just able to be out on crutches.
John Gof sends word from Arizona
that he has new son. That makes
two boys and girl for Mr.. and Mrs.
Goff.
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News office.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16
Death of Mrs. Clarence Yats.

Death came Tuesday to Mrs. Clar-
ence Yats at her home on East Main
street. Peritonitis was the cause
The funeral was held this morning
from st. Paul IS Catholic church.
Miss Agnes Riley was born in New
Haven township 81 years ago. She
was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Riley, prominent New Hav-
en- farmers. For a number of years
she resided in Caledonia with her
grandparents and made Owosso her
home for a short time before her
marriage. In 1900 she was united in
marriage to Clarence Yats and they
have since made their home here. The
deceased was a member of st. Paul s
Catholic church and was highly re-
garded by all who knewd her.
She leaves besides her husband, a
son, Charles Robert, week old. Her
father and two brothers, Henry
Riley, of New Haven, and Joseph
Riley, of Flint, also survive. The
family have the sympathy of the en-
tire community, in their bereave-
ment.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16
Man With a Miscellaneous Past.

I'VE have been gradually growing
accustomed. and especially of more re-
cent years, to regard ourselves as a
composite people-an amalgamation of
several races and many nationalities."
says the New Republic.
ITO illustrate that. the writer is fond
of quoting Herbert Croly's character
ization of Mark Hanna's ancestry. Aft
er describing how in his fathers blood
there was Scotch-Irish, Welsh and
an English or Dutch strain and on his
mothers side French Huguenot, an
Irish and an English Infusion Mr..
Croly concludes. He became by virtue
thereof tolerably typical American.
which means a man whose past Is
so miscellaneous that he is obliged to
seek for himself some form Of effective
personal definition
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16
Equality Will Remain An Issue.

III the corrupt practices act is not
to be voted upon at this session of
Congress the Gallinger amendment to
that measure will likewise fail of ac-
ton. But both the bill and the
amendment will be in evidence when
the new Congress convenes; and it is
possible that the Gallinger amend
ment will have a life of its own
apart from any bill. The subject of
Southern representation in Congress
and in the electoral college is the
most important question of political
interest in this country today. 1t has
been made acute by the results Of the
recent election, wherein a swollen and
illegitimate electoral vote has been
secured for the Democratic party in
defiance of the Constitution. Such
conditions cannot endure or be en-
dured. The Gallinger' amendment
points the way to cure them.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16
LAINGSB BURG.

Alva Vert, who was called here by
the illness of his mother, Mrs William
Vert, has returned to his home in
Arkansas, accompanied by his son Rus
sci, who will make his home with him
Mrs Burdette Maine of Minnesota,
arrived here Sunday morning, called
here by the illness and death of her sis,
ter, Mrs Russell Ennest-Miss Minnie
Marsh was home from Ypsi.anti over
Sunda y Mrs Adelis Headley has
bsen very ill with blood poisoning at the
home of her daughter, Mrs Charles
Piper-Mrs Russell Ernest. aged about
40, passed away at her home in this
village Saturday evening, following an
operation one week previous. She had
been resident of this village all her
life. She is survived by her husband,
her aged mother. Mrs M Bacon, and
one sister, Mrs Burdette Maine of Min.
nesota Funeral services were held at
the Congregational church Tuesday
afternoon-Mel Powell is critically
i'll with Brght's disease-The opera
house which was recently purchase
by Houghton & Baker, Is being remod.
eled into Ford display room-Fred
Frederick, R D carrier No. Q, is un-
able to attend to his duties on account
of sickness. Rae Bush is taking his
place.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16
Eskimo Candy.

Tallow is the Eskimo's candy. 1t Is
put up in bright red packages made
out of the feet of a waterfowl. The
women cut Off the red feet OF this
bird. which is called the dovekie, draw
out the bones and blow up the skin so
as to make pouches, which they fill
with reindeer tallow for their little
folk. None Of the food that the Eski-
mos eat seems very inviting to us, but
they are extremely fond of it and are
very apt to overeat. 1t is said by ex-
plorers who have gone into Greenland
that it is no uncommon sight to see an
Eskimo man who has eaten an enor-
nous meal of the raw frozen flesh Of
the reindeer, seal or walrus lying on
his back and eating blubber until he
cannot move.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16
Greet Prospective Members.

The reception held Friday evening
in the First Methodist Episcopal
church in honor Of those who had
expressed desire to unite with that
church, during the recent evangelis-
tic campaign, was an unusually pleas
ant affair. In spite of the extreme
cold weather fully 800 were present
and the guests were received by Rev.
and Mrs. E. j. Warren. The recep-
ton was in charge of Mrs. C.. L.
Patee, and Miss Lillian Vogel took
charge of the musical program. A
vocal solo by Miss Vogel was enjoyed
and a selection by the ladies' quartet
composed of Mrs. E. j. Warren, Miss
Vogel, Mrs. Orrin Jennings and Miss
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16
When Washington
Took Command

Every one is familiar with the Incl
dent Of Washington taking command
Of the Revolutionary army under the
huge elm at Cambridge, Mass, but
few are acquainted with the details
connected with this important event In
our history. Washington had been
elected commander I'm chief by a unan-
imOus vote Of congress, and Richard
Henry Lee, Edward Rutledge and John
Adams were appointed committee to
draft a commission and instructions
for the general, which were given to
him four days afterward. The original
of this commission, with other relics
of tho illustrious chief. is carefully
preserved in Washington. says the
Philadelphia Press.
Washington left Philadelphia for the
camp at Cambridge on the Dist of
June, 1775, and he arrived on the I'd
of July. He was everywhere greeted
with enthusiasm ~ crowds Of people.
lie arrived In New York on June %.
escorted by company Of light horse
from Philadelphia. There Washington
first heard Of the battle of Bunker
Till, which had occurred more than n
week before.
Toward evening on the Goth he left
New York under the escort of several
military companies, reaching Cam
bridge on the afternoon Of July about
. o'clock. He established himself In
the Craigie House, afterward the home
of Henry w. Longfellow. the poet.
On the morning of the Sd of July, at
about o o'clock. the troops at Cam
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16
Quite Musical.

1t may be so, ard 1t may not. but
Los Angeles student affirms 1t in an
examination paper. and here 1t is:
Beethoven discovered the sonata in
four moves. Before this /: was a sweet.
He wrote many piano sonatas for the
violin, and they were called string
quartets. When piano sonata was
for an orchestra 1t was called SYM
phony. The ninth piano sonata he
wrote for voices to sing"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16
WASHINGTON as a Son.

Returning after nearly seven years
on the battlefield at the head Of great
armies, Washington turned aside from
a numerous and brilliant company to
send word to his aged mother OF his
arrival and then set out on foot and
alone to pay to her his humble respects
as a son. Mary Ball Washington lived
to see her son become president.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Small.

Mrs. Bridget Elizabeth Small,
passed away Friday at her home, 31S
South Shiawassec street, following
an illness with hardening of the ar
terles. The funeral was held Mon
day from st. Paul's Catholic church
at $3.50 o'clock, Rev. p. j. Slane Of
ficiating, and interment was made in
the Catholic cemetery.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16

o'""~"o' and reverence
which all felt for him on that occasion
never waned during the eight long
years of the conflict. When he resign
ed that commission into the hands of
congress at Annapolis not n blot was
visible upon the fair escutcheon of his
character.
The nomination to make Washing
ton commander in chief was presented
by Thomas Johnson of Maryland and
was seconded by John Adams. When
Washington accepted the honor the fol-
towing day he declined to receive any
compensation for his services beyond
the reimbursement for his expenses.
1t the same time provision was
made for four major generals eight
bxigadier generals, all adjutant gen.
eral, commissary general. a quar-
termaster general, paymaster gen.
erol and a chief engineer. The major
generals chosen were ARENAS Ward.
Charles Lee, Philip Schuyler and Israel
Putnam. Washington was accompa-
hied to Boston by Generals Gates and
Lee.
A committee from Cambridge met
the general at Springfield, Mass. and
escorted him to headquarters at the
ZINE of Washingt0n's arrival a, Cam.
bridge the Continental congress that
had recently formed the army had no
authority except such as rested on tue
Ncquiescence of the people.
Washington promptly set to work 20
organize the army. rectify .he lines
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16

nani ! an .!1:
AS tn pay. sir leg leave ~ assure
the congress- that us no perun!ary con-
sldcrltim cn",h ha"p tempted urc 10
accept this arduous employment at the
expense OF my domestic ease and hap
piness do not wish to make any profit
from It, 1 will keep an exact account
of my expenses. These l doubt not
they will discharge. and that is all l
desire"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16

Mrs. Small was born in Ireland rs
years ago and at the age of five years
she came to this country with her
parents. They settled in Fenton
where they resided for many years.
The deceased came to Owosso about
30 years ago. She was member
of st. Paul's Catholic church. She
leaves son, w. ID. Smith, of To-
ledo, and two daughters, Misses Anna
and Grace Small of this city.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16


he equal to the extensive and impOr-
tant trust. However, as the congress
desire it, I will enter upon the mo-
mentous duty and exert every power
I possess in the service and for sup
port Of the glorious cause.
IL beg they will accept my most COR
dial thanks for this distinguished testi-
mony Of their appreciation. But lest
some unlucky event should happen I'M
favorable to my reputation I beg ii
will be remembered by every gentle
men in the room that this day de-
clare with the utmost sincerity do
oot think myself equal to the COM
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16

and collect powder,
provisions and sup
plies. He held his
first council or war
on the 9th Of July
and on The follow
inc day wrote his
first letter to con-
grcsS describing
conditions c d 0 u {
Boston.
When washing
ton accepted the
command Of the
Continental army
he wrote to the
president of con-
gress the following
modest letter:
Though l am
truly sensible of
the high b o n o r
done me in this APP
pointment, yet I
feel great distress
from a conscious
ness that my abili-
ties and military
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16

Helen Gregory was delightfully."- rem
dered. Master Gordon Wood sang a
song and the entire assemblage joined
in singing a number of the songs
which proved so popular during the
cvangclistic campaign.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16

bridge were dra WI
up in order upon
the common to re-
i've the COM.
mander IL chief.
Accompanie b "
the general officers.
Washington walk
ed from his quar-
ters to the great
elm tree, a rem
nant Of which still
remains to mark
the spot.
Under the shad-
ow of the great
covering of this
elm Washington
S t e pped a few
PAGES front. made
some rem ar X s.
drew his sword
and formally took
command of the
Continental army.
This was an auspi-
ciOus act for Amer
lea, and the love
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16
In Praina of Washinaton.

1t will he the duty Of the historian
and sage in all ages to let no occasion
pass of concentrating this ilustrious
man.-LOrd RrOugham. England.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-16
OFFERS FOR ST. 90

a more comprehensive and intelli-
gent survey of what is going on in
the world than any other weekly
magazine. 1t goes into every state
in the Union.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-12
PA|NLEVE FAILS
IN attempt TO
FORM MINISTRY
Two Socialists with draw,
0verturning Plans,

PARIS, Sept Paul Painlcyc,
minister OF war, has announced that
he has been unable to form a new
ministry to succeed that of NJ Ribot,
owing to the eleventh hour withdrawal
of the socialists, Albert Thomas aud
NJ. Varenne.
NJ. Palnlevc went To the Elysee pal
ace at o'clock this morning, where
he was Joined by NJ Bourgeois, other
statesmen with whom he had conferred
awaiting him at the ministry OF war
He returned within an hour and an
nounced to ncwSpapermen that PteNi-
dent poincare had insisted that he con
tlnue his efforts to form a cabne, and
that he asked for time to think over
the situation
1t i, understood Prof Painleve will
again try 10 construct ministry.
Prof. Painlc YES first combination
proved even more abortive than did tina
OF NJ. Ribot, the retiring premier, anC
collapsed from the same csvSe, namely
the exigencies of the socialists. Wha
these exigenclcs arc is not cxactl'
known,
According to the Matin. NJ Thoma'
refused to collaborate in the cabinet be
cause the retiring premier, NJ Ribot, re
manned IN the foreign office
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-12
Fake Aviator
Has Fiue or
More Wives
Women Spring Up in Many
Cities Claiming d'HiIIy
as Husband,

ROCHESTER, n. Y, Sept. r.
Rochester police are investigating
reports today that lucien d'Hllly,
recently arrested at Troy on a
charge = of bigamy and whose pos
ing as meWhcr of the Lafayette
escadrille led to investigation OF
hls record by the Aero Club OF
America, had not two, but FIVE
wives, perhaps more
When arrested chilly admitted
that beside Mrs. Helen Geraldine
Shadboldt d'Hilly, whom he mar
ped in Rochester, June IS, he had
wife and son IN Cortlandt One
letter received by the chief OF po-
lice from a woman in New York
claiming to be English born said ;
II married dHilly in England
many years ago and am his wife
Another letter from a St Louis
woman who signed herself Mrs
Lucicn d'tlilly" suggested that
dHllly be sen, to st LOUIS, so |
can get my hands on him." \ third
letter dated, Somewhere IN Penn
syIvania," notified the police OF d
wife OF d'Hilly's in Germany, who
sacrificed her fortune OF $1,000 SS
that d'Hllly could receive ins,rue-
tionS III aviation
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-12
ESTATE Of SLAIN
WOMAN IS LOOTED,
PROSECUTOR SAYS

NEW YORK, Sept Il - Assistant
District Attorney Dooling, who is IN
charge OF the investigation here into
the death OF Mrs. Maudc A. King at
Conoorn, n. C., announced today that
after an all-night examination OF pa.
pers and correspondence belonging to
CASTOR h Means, he had found 'uiil.
cient evidence To warrant indictments
for grand larceny against one or moe
persons for alleged lootlng Of the King
estate The assistant prosecutor SAID
he had found IN Means apartment a
paper upon which an agreement where.
by Means was to receive SSOOOO in ca,
the new will ~ Mrs Kings husband
which is now mp ior probate. sor
through successfully Means was bus
ines, manager Of Mrs King and was
w,,ncs, OF her death of August " by d
pistOl shot
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-12
SENATE military
LEADERS DEN0UN0E
nARDWICk'S PLAN

WASHINGTON, sept, IL. Dcnounc-
ing the introduction OF such a PROPOSE
ton, the senate military committee to-
day reported adversely Senator Hard
wlck'' resolution which would provide
that the conSen, Of every drafted man
must be obtained before he Is re-
qucstrd to perform foreign service The
committee, the report says. believes the
draft law Is constitutional and that
every man drafted into the national
army can he used abroad
The situation arising out OF this
spirit of opposition to the selectve
draft act is serious" says the report.
and taken IN connection with the un-
rest amongst the civilian population
growing out OF commercial and indus.
trial conditions, stimulated in some
cases doubtless by pto-Gcrman sympa-
lh,erS and ptopagandstS, places our
country IN situation Of extreme peril
at time when all should be united
IN common cause
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-12
LOSSES
4,5oo|,ooo TONS
IN EIGHT MONTHS
Transportation Problem Big
geSt Faced by Allies,

LONDON, Friday, Sept 7--(Delaycd
by the Censor /, IS learned here that
the entente governments have agrcel
that the Shipping situation IS the most
serious problem oi all those facing the
entente a, the beginning OF the fourth
winter oi the war and every effort will
be made during the coming months to
impress the people Of England and
America with the fact that the great.
est effort OF the whole war will be nee
esSaiy to solve It A government Off
cial informed the Associated Press to
day:
There is no Disgusting the fact that
the shipping situation j. serious Do rot
mlgndcr,tand me the shipping sltua-
ton has not grown serious through any
increased success ol the German sub
marine warfare As a matter OF fact,
the German submarine war IS bcinR
held down very well and the average
sinkings show no increase either II:
ships Or tonnage. The sinkingS IN the
Atlantic main routes are now very low
and the greater proportion OF the sink
ings occur IN ont Of tho way spots, IN
dicating tha, the submarines have bern
driven Tar atield or larger number ol
them are operating
But the total available tonnage /,
shrinking slightly. while on the other
hand, the demands for tonnage from all
directions are increasing tremendously
CONTINUED on Page q, Column 81
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-12
HALF or PUPILS
OUTSIDE while
OTHERS RECITE
School Children May Receive
Only Half Education,
MAY USE DOUBLE SHIFTS
Basement Rooms Occupied;
jefferson Cares for 712,

Oklahoma City is facing a crisis in
It's school history \ considerable por-
ton Of the school children OF the city
are facing the prospect OF receiving
only half an education thl, Year. They
are facing also, the prospect ot re
ceiving their 81 percent education IN
badly ventilated badly-lighted base
ment rooms and in too-wcll-ventilated,
breezy frame anneNes.
Double Shifts Necessary.
Double shifts OF pupils and teachers
will be NECESSARY to take care ot what
is undoubtedly the largest enrolment
on record here Already at the Jeiier-
son school. three rooms have twice as
many pupils aS can be accommodated
al one time. The result IS that II has
been found necessary to place halt the
pupils from each room on the play
ground and the remainder indoors at
alternating periods. This modification
Of the Gary plan" will be used at the
Jefferson until cold weather sets in and
The playground can no longer be used.
Then. nothing but half -day sessions will
solve the oyercrowding problem.
Basement rooms are IN use III many
schools OF the city. Two are used at
The Jefferson building which, hy the
way, was built III 1905 to accommodate
$50 pupils and which is now actually
housing 4Sl. Frame annexes containing
four rooms house 200 pupils, making
the total enrolment of this building
alone 7l2
Jefferson Rooms Typical
The basement rooms at the Jefferson
may be regarded as typical of those II
other buildings. They have low cell
Continued on Page 2, Column ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-12
COUNTRY INN CASE
SET FOR SATURDAY

The hearing OF the Injunction suit
against Fred Cameron Billy Gregg
Mrs Billy Gregg and John Doe, pro.
prie,ors Of the alleged roadhouse known
as the Country Inn" has hccn set ior
Saturday morning N district court The
petition tor the Injunction flied hy the
county attorney states that Intoxicating
liquors were sold at the place and peo
pie OF immoral character were parucu.
larly attracted to It The petition Ne
clarcS that IT Is a public nuisance
Red" Cameron ono ~ the pfoprie
tors OF the place. has summoned a mum.
her of prominent society and business
people ~ tcuiik IN his behalf
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-12
STRIKE threatened
BY OUSANDS OF
COAST IR0NW0RkERS

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. L. -
Unions affiliated with the iron trades
OF San Francisco were preparing today
for a strike OF their membership said
TO total approximately 1900, accord
rng to X " Burton, president Of the
council Ninety percent oi the mcu
are working ON emergency Shlpbullding
for the government, The demands in
tlude S0-percent increase III wages,
or minimum OF 81 a day A l0-per
cent increase has been offered
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-12
Two ARMY filters
KILLED IN CRASH

SAN DIEGO. Cal, Sept Ed
ward N. Walsh jr. and Theodore B
lyman student aviators at the North
island military aviation school, were
killed today when their planes collded
about 500 Zee, above ground Both
men were Caliiornians.
According to the official announce
nent of the accident made by Colonel
Dade commanding officer at North
Island Walsh and Lyman colllded in
naidairc while flying at blind
angle Because of the positions OF
Iheir planes at the time, it vas said
hat neither was able TO see the other