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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-11

coins was placed between the plates
of the guests of honor, and was gwen
by the sons and other relatives of the
couple.
Covers were laid for: Mr.. and Mrs.
]. W. Knapp, Mrs. Lena K Runyan,
Miss Dorothy Runyan and Mr.. Alfred
Runyan of Baldwin. Kan. Miss Velma
Knapp and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Knapp.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Knapp are making
their home at 1923 Polk street.
Mrs. Ida Walker of Norton and Mrs
c. S. South of Burlington are in To-
peka attending the w. c. T. U. con-
vention, and have asked guests for
supper tonight at the Pelletier tea
room. Mrs. Walker is former presi-
dent of the Kansas State Federation
of Women's Clubs.
Miss Dorothy Harrington of Beaver,
Pa, who arrived a few weeks ago to
visit her cousin. Mrs. Alice Love, has
been ill at Mrs. Loves home. Her
mother, Mrs. Stephen ]. Harrington
has arrived from Beaver to be with
her daughter. Miss Harrington's con-
dition is somewhat improved. Mrs
Love, who has not been well for a
good many weeks, has been confined
to her home the past week. She is
now able to be up again.
One of the brides whose husband is
an officer at d distant camp, writes
There are constantly changing orders
sent to the officers, and this begin
ming bride says her daily task con
sists in packing her trunks in tbs
morning and unpacking them in tbs
afternoon.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07
TWO THOUSAND DIE IN
HALIFAX, n. S., EXPLOSION

Halifax, N, S. Dr, a. More
than thousand people were Killed
and thousands of Others injured
when the French munitions ship
Mont Blanc blew up in Halifax hM'
bor after colliding with the Iona,
u Belgian relief steamship, at nine
o'clock this morning,
late reports arr that thu number
of dead may reach two thousand.
Twenty-Five wagons loaded with
bodies have arrived at one morguc,
Virtually all the north end of
the city was laid waste and the
property damage will run far into
the millions,
Part nf the town uf Dartmouth
acruSs the harbor frum Halifax was
also wrecked. Nearly all the build.
ingS in the duckyarl thrrr are in
ruins.
The zone Of destruction in Hall.
fax covers an ARIA of about two
square miles in the section known
aS Richmond. The buildings which
were not demolished 10y the force
of the explosion were destroyed by
the fire which followed.
Scores Of persons were injured
by the COLLAPSE of the North street
railway station. Arena rink. mill.
tary gymnasium, sugar refinery and
elevator.
All business has hcn suspended.
Armed guards are patrolling the
city, Not street car is moving
and part of Halifax is in darkness.
All hospitals and many private
houses are filed with injured,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07
BRIEF WAR NEWS

Units Of national Ruardsmen from
all the states In the country have ar
rived in France,
Germany claims 10 have captured
5000 prisoners in powerful thrusts
against the British lines around Cam.
brai.
The sllimportsnt inter allied con
ference has begun It's sessions In
Paris. Fifteen nations were represent
ed at the first meeting
Following Germanys announced
willingness To treat with the Russian
Bolsheviki for an Armistiee having rs
it's purpose ultimate peace. com"s the
statement that Austria. Hungary Is
likewise disposed.
On, the Italian front the tierco en-.
gagements by infantry. In which the
men often came into hand.to hand en.
counters. have turned into duelA With
the bIg guns In the hiily regions north
OF the Venetian plain and along the
middle and lower Piave river.
The letter OF the Marquis OF Lans
downc. one OF Great Brltain'n leading
statesmen, pleading for n restatsment
OF the war aims OF the entente allies
and favoring an attempt to secure
peace before the prolongstion Of the
war leads to the ruin of the civilized
world" aroused bitter discussion In
England.
Germany loosed surprise attack
over practically the entire arc which
her troops lost In the British surprise
drive last week. Taking her cue from
that British victory. the Germans used
no artillery preparations. but failed to
break the British grip on Cambrai.
though at the impact they forced the
Tommies back two miles In several
places.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07

The government has comman-
deered sixty million grain bags for
use in trench building in Europe.
For this and other reasons farmers
will all have to handle their wheat
in bulk in 1918, according TO G. d.
Hegsrdt, engineer of the Port of
Portland, who addressed the Farm.
ers' Union in Pendlcton Wednesday
evening. Portland will have three
million dollar elevator ready for
next year, largely through govern
nent aid.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07
CLUB COMMITTEES FOR
Community CHRISTMAS

Al Tuesday evenings meeting OF
the commercial club President Rog
crS announced the appointment ot
committees aS follows for the com
munity Christmas tree:
Program Claud Price. chairman
A. w. Lundcll, Mrs. c. l.. Pinkcr-
ton. Mrs. X. Proudft, Mrs. J. II.
Williams.
Arrangements Sim J. Cullcy.
W. s. Price, {. II. Nelson.
Finance J. w. Porter. &, W
Stages, W. II. Gould.
1t is expected that the program
will h. largely made up of cxcr-
ciscs by children Of the Weston
schools. The teachers will nearly
all BE- absent during the holiday
season. but have kindly agreed to
assist the program committee by
giving the children course of pre-
liminary training.
Community sentiment is appar-
emily unit in favor Of the one
tree, which is expected to maintain
the high standard Of Christmas en-
tertainment set last year.
The matter of club assistance
toward providing a suitable meet
ing place for the local company Of
BOY Scouts was brought up by J.
II. Williams and generally dis.
russed. A committee consisting Of
Marvin Price, Wilbur Woods and
Mr.. Williams was appointed to con-
fer with the scout master. Il. :.
Powell, with this end in view.
The chair appointed a commit.
&c of five to go to Pcndeton We'd
lcsday and to represent Weston at
he meeting held there to discuss
he proposed tearing up and roll
ng of the macadam road. It's
were J. II, Price, s. a.
'arncs, 6. DeGraw, J. M. Banistcr
nd Sim j. Cullcy.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07

The presidents address is a mas
terly state paper, well calculated to
fan the fires of patriotism at home
and to strengthen the position Of
the United States with its allies.
1t furnishes further proof, if any
is needed, that Woodrow Wilson is
a great war president.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07
CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE

Addressed to the people of Ore
gon the State Board of Health ha,
issued an appeal for the support
of the Red Cross Christmas Sea
sale. The proceeds are To bc used
in aid of men rejected for military
service because of tuberculosis. and
also for the regularly organized
work against tuberculosis-in Orc:
gon. The sale will be conducted
by the Oregon Association for the
Prevention of tuberculosis, The
appeal of the State Board of Health
reads as follows:
To the PeOplc-of Oregon.
War gives new Importance to
the work of the Oregon Association
for the Prevention of tuberculosis.
Numbers of men who apply for
enlistment are rejected because of
tuberculosis. Others contract the
disease in service and must be re-
turned to their homes. In either
instance these men must be cared
for. Any other course would be-
inhumanc. 1t would be uneconom-
ic. The Oregon State Board of
Health desires most earnestly to
commend the Oregon Association
for the Prevention of tuberculosis
to the support Of the people of Ore
gon in performing this service.
The association is admirably equip
ped. In cooperation with this
board the names and addresses Of
men rejected for military service
because of tuberculosis will BE- Sc
cured. Each will be followed to his
home. Nurses especially trained in
Public Health work will give him
and his family instructions to aid
in preventing the spread of infec-
ion and to add to his chance of
the disease. Where
necessary sanatarium care will be
arranged; supplies and suitable
'ood will be furnished. This work
.an only he done if the Rcd Cross
christmas Seal sale conducted by
he association is a success and adc-
Iuate funds to meet necessary eX-
,ense are secured. Such a neces.
ity was not anticipated by the last
legislature and the state has 10 ap-
ropriation for the purpose. The
Dtal amount needed is $40, 100000.
his will necessitate the sale of one
lillion seals at one cent each. Let
,e generous people of this state +
NY literally and every penny will
D double duty in saving life and
reventing the destructive spread
! Oregon of this dread disease. Z
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07
Troops Injured In Train Wreck.

Rockford, Hl.-Thirty'seven pFivates
OF the ssth division OF the national
army and five civilians suffered minor
injuries when special troop train on
the Illinois Central was dersiIed near
Granger. III. They were reported In
no danger
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07
American Soldier Killed by MssIesrs.

American Soldier Killed by Mexieans.
Indio. Tsxas.--one American caval.
ryman, a Mexican foreman Of an
American cattle ranch and rs Mexi.
cans were killed in battle at Buena
Vista. a small hamlet on the Mexican
side Of the Rio Grandc q few miles
from here.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07

President Wilson having said
that peace is impossible under pres
ent conditions, it will continue to
be war to the knife and the knife
to the hilt" between the Leader
man and the BulIdogger ed.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07
Booze imported by aeroplanc
comes pretty high.

Diabetes Enthusiastically attacks
the higher mental types. according
to DIR. J. Kelley in the Oregon
Journal. We hasten TO congratu-
late the Bulldogger cd. upon being
immune to this particular i'll.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07

The English have supplied the
Russian soldiers with no less than
seven million pair of boots to run
with, as events have proved.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07

Yes. Gwendolyn, we quite agree
with you that your sweetheart
would better take lessons in spelling
if in his billet doux he addresses
you as Hun"
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07
TO THE CHILDREN

Santa Claus has left wonderful
assortment of toys for the children
such as Dolls, Drums, Go.Carts.
Whistles, Erector Sets, Haud.Cars,
Steam Engines. Trains, Puzzles,
Games. Pianos. Dish sets. Merry
Go Rounds and others too numcr-
Gus 10 mention.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07

Billy Sunday says the world is
growing worse instead of better
with special reference, doubtless. to
the fact that the devil and the
kaiser are still considerably at
large.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07

The complacent citizen who sits
back and relies on the government
altogether to win the war. may
some day wake up to find that he
will have to rely upon the German
government in Teutonized world.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07

Fred Lockley, one of Oregon's
most prominent writers, is going
to France as a field representative
of the Y. NJ. G. A., and we wish
him we'll.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07

There may be some loyal Rus
SLAMS left who will endeavor before
long to see how much trot there is
in Trotsky.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07

Do you want certificate Of
character, of patriotism? Buy a
war certificate.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07
THE MARKETS
Portland.

Portland.
Oats--No. 2 white feed, $3.50 q ton.
Barley--stsndard feed, s64 a ton.
CoYn--Whole, &s4; cracked. fsS.
Timothy, f27 per ten; alfalfa,
s24.
Butter--Crsamery, tlc per ID.
Eggs--RaBch, soc per doz.
Poultry Hens, large. isd1se; ANAL,
tic; geese. i2T14c; ducks, 1890
turkeys, live, 20n22c.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07
Seattle.

Butter--Creamery Ssc per ID.
Eggs Ranch, 60c per dor.
Potatoes s32d4o per ton.
Poultry Hens, 2Od26c; drsaa6M
24d2sc broilers, 30c: turkeys, ~
2sd 2sc; dressed. 30d35c.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-12-07
Santa is Here

Never the history shown such wonderful aso
Holiday Goods. We have them for Men, Women and Children
practical gifts grows stacks for the children
shop Early and Get First Choice.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-05-25
LINCOLN'S SHARE 100000.

Messrs. j. :. Hooker. II. Z. Baugh-
man. w. M. Bright, w. H. Shanks,
II. G.. Skies and Kelly J. Francis at.
tended the bankers and editors Lib
erty Loan meeting at Lexington
Wednesday and report very enthusi-
astic gathering of bankers and news
paper men. The meeting was held at
the Phoenix Hotel, where there was
a considerably larger attendance than
at Louisville some weeks ago. A num-
Der of interesting talks were made
and considerable business was trans
acted :. good lunch was cninved. The
FIRST National Bank subscribed for
$1,000 of the bonds and the Lincoln
County National a sim'lar amount
The Lincoln Trust Co. subscribed for
S. 0c. Lincoln county g share of the
tor IS s 100000 and ut the rate
they wen, at this meeting It will not
take OF @ to place all the bonds. The
bankers here tell the |. j. that they
have had a number of applications
for them and that they are now pre-
pared to secure them for those de-
string them.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-05-25
CHILDREN's ENTERTAINMENT

Mr.. George S. Gass, five-day mar
of the Lincoln Chautuaqua, has ar.
ranged very unique and interesting
program for the children Saturday
afternoon. He will be assisted by the
ladies of the Woman's Club and to-
gether they desire that all ofthe chill
dren of the town and community
gather in the courthouse yard
promptly at o'clock for an auto
mobile ride over town. This will be
followed by a play festival in the
college yard, where the Chautauqua
will be held. A ticket hunt will be
participated in by the little ones,
when five season tickets to the Chau-
tauqua will be hidden and given to
the children who find them. During
the evening a handsome loving cup
will be presented in speech by one
of Stanford's ministers. This cup is
given by the Lincoln Chautauoua to
the winner of the greatest number of
the athletic contests, gotten up by
Mr.. Gass, and which begin at the
Graded School grounds at three o.
clock, this Friday afternoon. There
is no admission to either FRIDAY after
noon or Saturday afternoons enter
tainment and cordial invitation is
extended the public generally. Par
ents are requested to let their chill
dren be at the court-hous, promptly
at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, in
order that all Of them may enjoy the
auto ride.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-05-25
WITH THE CHURCHES

Rev. w. d. Welburn will preach at
Logan's Creek church Sunday after
noon at 8 o'clock.
Christian Church-Regular services
Sunday. Sunday School at 10 O'Clock
following by preaching service.
Presbyterian Church-May 81
Sunday School at 9:55; Morning ser
vice at II, Goods Work in Man" NO
evening service.
The Woman's Missionary Society
of the Baptist church will meet with
Mrs. A. B. Florence at 2:3O Friday
afternoon. Mrs. j. S. Rice is leader.
AT the Methodist church Sunday
morning, Mr.. c. J. Nugent, travelling
Sunday School agent, will speak at
both Sunday School and preaching
services. Mr.. Nugent is an expert IN
his line and will give us something
highly valuable for all the neople. No
night service.
At the Baptist church Sunday
School at 80 A. M. At ii A. M:
the pastor will speak on the work OF
the Southern Baptist convention
held in New Orleans last week. A
great meeting, the greatest years
work in the history of the conven-
ton. Let every member attend the
morning meeting. Friends also cordi-
ally invited. No preaching at night.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-05-25
EUGENE BERKELE DROWNED

The news Of his drowning was re-
ceived with much sadness Ivy the
friends in this county of Eugene
Berkele, of Bryantsvlle. He met his
death while SEEMING for minnows in
Richmond creek. in Garrarf He was
As years old and the youngest son Of
the late Hon. William Berkele, q
Garrard. who represented that coUn-
ty in the Legislature. Mr.. Berkele
only a few weeks ago announced for
the republican nomination for asses
sor and had no opposition for the Of
fee. He was an exceedingly genial,
clever man, and many friends in his
home county and elsewhere regret
his untimely taking away. A wife,
two children and his mother survive.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-05-25
REGISTRATION PAPERS HERE

Sheriff j. q. Weatherford has re-
ceived the necessary papers to be US
ed in the registration to be held at
the various voting precincts of Lin
coin county on June 9Th, when all
male persons between the ages of 81
and 81 are ordered to register for
army service. All of the registrars
except those for Kings Mountain
and Highland have been selected and
are as follows: Stanford No. l. A. B.
Florence; No. 2. T. A. Rice. No. g.;
K. j. Francis; No. A, (Rowland), r.
M. Blackerbv; Crab Orchard No. 1,
Thomas B. Lyme; No. 2. DIR. M. M.
Phillips; Hustonville No. /, w. l..
Neal; No. 2, F. A. Weatherford: No.
3. l., B. Owens; No. A. j.. B. Brad
shaw; Waynesburg No. 1, Theodore
Reynolds. There is severe penalty
for those who are between the ages
of Fl and 81 to fail to register. and
it is hoped that no one in Lincoln
county will have to suffer for his
failure to visit his regular polling
booth on Tuesday. June 9Th, and have
his name recorded.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-05-25
THE BIG MASONIC CELEBRATION

The Grand Lodge Committee of
Masons from the four quarters of
the State met the local committees
at Crab Orchard Springs Thursday
and the day was spent in making
preparations for the big Masonic cell
ebration there on June 23rd. It was
at first thought that preparations for
5000 people would be sufficient, but
after reports were heard from sever
al sections 1t was thought best to pre-
pare for at least 5000, and this will
be done. Special trains will be run
from Louisville, Middlesboro and
Covington to Crab Orchard and the
fare will be very reasonable. II Is
hoped that it will not exceed one
fare plus % cents for the round trip.
Regular trains will give the same ex-
cursion rates. Speakers of eminence
from all over the State have agreed
to be on hand and oratory, of the
finest kind. will be on tap all day.
Smittie's Military Band, of Cincinna-
ii, will be the official band. while
Ranshaw's musical organization of
Covington, will be there 40 or so
strong. An orchestra of 25 pieces
Will make music for the dance and
WIN Milling ioOni VIII ne uSeO IOr the
grown-ups, while the ball room will
be turned over to the children. The
Stanford High School Glee Club of
20 members will be on hand and sing
number of patriotic songs. accom-
panied by the solists from the orches-
ira. Rooms have already been en-
Gagged by people from Catlettsburg.
Lexington, Covington, Louisville and
other points for the occasion. The
building and grounds of the Springs
will be decorated with national CO.
lors of bunting, flags. etc. The day
will not onlv be a celebration of the
2OOdth anniversarv of the founding
OF the Masonic order, but a magni-
ficent patriotic demonstration. as
well. The invitation to Kentuckians
IS to be present and enjoy Masonic
hospitality. and be sure and leave
your pocket book at home. Crab Or
"hard people and Mrs. J. B. Willis. of
the Springs, are co-operating nicely
with the several committees and thew
are determined that nothing shall be
left undone that will add to the pleas
ure and brilancy of the Masonic Gel
ebration. which promises to be
memorable day in the lives of all
who attend.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-05-25
COFFEY, OFFICIAL ANNOUNCER

capt. j.. L.. Is. corey, OF TINS place,
who some eight or ten years ago was
a great pitcher and an all-round play
err, conceived the idea this week of
getting up team composed of "has-
beens" and playing the local High
School nine. The game was arranged
for Thursday afternoon and an i'm
mense throng assembled to see the
game, especially to watch "Four-time
Joe" twirl. For several innings all
went well with the captain and his
team, but some little break or the
part of the school team occurred,
which enabled the cold men" to get
two runs to the good. The score re-
manned that way until the fifth in
ming, when like big balloon, Capt.
Coffey blew up and announced that
the game was over. At that time
the score was 6 to A.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-05-25
PRAISES THE CHAUTAUOUA

Clayton, ILL.,, May Il.
l see by the program for your
chautauqua that you are to have
some of the talent that we had in our
chautauqua last year. The people of
Stanford are to be congratulated in
securing the talent so cheaply. What
you are getting for $500 cost US ST.
200. You will find Tom Corwin, a
real genius in his special line. "Rol-
licking Entertainment" is the right
title for his part on the program.
Those who are fond of laughing may
fix to begin when Tom begins.
would advise those who do not care
to laugh and desire to wear sour
face not to attend that session of
the chautauqua. They are sure to
have their beautiful countenances
torn to pieces with shouts of laugh
ter. Therefore stay away. Arthur
Rachel is one of the finest readers
ever heard. He gave us, 1.-The Music
Master" This will not only be enter
tanning but will be mental food to
all. DR.. Ira B. Landrith's lecture
will appeal to the intellectual mind:
1t is educational, entertaining, and
pleasing to all. When you have heard
DR.. Landrith you will have something
that will stay with you throughout
life. For entertainers the alpine
Yodlers" cannot be beaten. Daddy
Grobecker is very pleasing gentle
man and will put up great enter,
tainment. Your great tent should
overflow that day. "lf We Only
Knew" by Helen b. Paulsen will APP
mail to the women QsDecially, Our
women considered her number one OF
the best on the program. Anyone OF
the above numbers is well worth the
price of the season ticket.
Being a Lincoln county boy ! am
interested in everything good that
may come to that county and for this
reason l have voluntarily written
this letter, so you may use any part
of it you may choose in urging the
people to take the advantage of at
tending the chautauqua from start
to finish.
l am closing up my third year as
pastor of the Grace Methodist Epis-
copal church here. During the three
years l have received 143 members
into the church and raised $500 for
all purposes. The church is in fine
condition. There are many things
for which feel thankful. The Meth
odist church at Stanford, under the
pastorate of Rev. w. E. Arnold, is
to a great degree for my
success in the ministry. Why should
/ not be interested in the welfare of
my people? Sincerely,
J. H. PENCE.