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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-02-27

The Measey farm at Cropwell has
been sold to j. E. Mueller and Charles
Eberspacker. Of New York city.
William Coleman, an elderly man
employed by Robert C. Wills. was left
alone in the house one day last week,
while Mr.. and Mrs. Wills visited friends
in Camden. When they returned,
Coleman was missing, as was also a
lot of iewelrY, clothing, and $25 in
money. He had ransaeked the house
and taken every valuable he could
find. He left Marlton on the afternoon
train and no trace has bssn found OF
him since. Coleman had been work
ing for Mr.. Wills about four months,
coming here, as he claimed. from Lam
bertville. He conducted himself in q
good manner and was trusted. Mr..
Wills reported the case to detectives
and learned that Coleman was pro
fessional crook, known as Billy Brody
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G. ~ . y 9 RIA
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-02-27
ExEOUroR's SALE or
Personal Property
Tuesday, March s, 1917

The subscriber, executor of william B.
Willis, deceased, viii sell at public sale al
the Indian Hill stock farm Cd the old Mon.
mouth road about two and one-half miles
from JObstoWD on
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-02-27
Mount Holly Bowling League.

Tuesday night the Juniors took two
out OF three games from the Holly
Club. The scores:
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-02-27

Kodak Banks. Something new at
Boyce's.l ad
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-02-27

The Elks took two out of three games
from the Masons on Friday night. The
scores:
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-02-27

E,oR SALE


WANTED-2 married men to live In ten
ant houses and work ON farm by year. No
milking Good wages paid to good men.
VIII pay as a premium over the regular
wages, 81 per month for all men that stay
one year: 81 per month for two years
and 81 per month extra for every year up to
ten years and $40 per month for every
month that they are in my employ ment
above that time. Apply to
THOMAS HARRISON,
WrightstoWn, N. J..
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-02-27


The statement made by THE News
last week in its account OF the meet
ing Of the State Historical Society in
Mount Holly. that the site Of the first
Episcopal church was marked by Q
tablet near the grave OF Gen. A. E.
Shiras. was incorrect. The old church
stood in an entirely different part Of
the graveyard, some distance south.
west Of the Dobbins memorial chapel
The location Ia marked by headstond
over the grave of Alexander Shiras
who was probably the grandfather Of
General Shiras, and our error Of state
ment vas caused by the similarity o.
the names. The inscription on the
stone reads as follows: Alexander
Shiras, the FIRST adult Of that name in
Mount Holly. He lies. at his wn re
quest. where the first church stood
Rev. w. E. Zimmerman held an in
teresting patriotic service in the Lum
berton Methodist church on Sunda,
evening. The church was crowded
the centre section being occupied by
members of the patriotic orders of thai
town and nearby towns. About sixty
went over from Mount Holly. Tn,
school children Of Lumberton rendered
interesting patriotic exercises, afte
which Mr.. Zimmerman preached +.
strong patriotic sermon, basing his re
marks on George Washington. Hs
brought to his hearers attention tn
great progress that America has mad
since she was made free country, an,
pointed out the dangers that confron
this nation not only from the othe
countries but of the enemies within
her border. He also highly praised tn
public school system and stated that
was practically due to the kind Of educs
ton that the boys and girls have re
ceived in the past and at present tina
America has attained the highes
character OF Christian manhood. Fl
urged that all take more interest ii
the affairs Of edueating our youth.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-02-27


fore that official.
The monthly meeting of the Bur
lington County Firemen's Association
was held at the home OF Delran Com
pany, at Delanco, on Wednesday even
ing, with q good attendance OF MEM
bers present. The association decided
to take out articles Of incorporation,
and the trustees were directed to at
tend to the matter. Mr.. Cramer, OF
the zone COMMITTEES, reported progress,
and stated that arrangement were
being made to have the list Of zones
printed in the telephone directories.
He also read paper on the danger Of
the fumes generated from automobile
engines when confined In o garage or
other building. The paper was con-
sidered very timely because OF the
many pieces of automobile fire appara-
tus in the county, A lunch was served
| by the DeIanco firemen, and the meet
ling adjourned to meet at Marlton on
March 81.
One day last week the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company was notified Of
some strangers taking photographs OF
| the bridge at Trenton which connects
New Jersey with Pennsylvania. The
company notified its detectives but
the strangers made hasty exit across
the bridge into the latter state and dis
appeared before the detectives arrived.
1t is reported by responsible authorities
that the country in filed with spies Of
all nationalities. and at this critical
period with diplomatic relations sever
ed with foreign government and
perhaps war clouds lowering near pre-
caution should be taken by all Ameri
can citizens to suspicion any foreign
person who might take you into hi
confidence and endeayor TO have you
explain the location Of bridges, fac
tories, foundries. wharves, etc. Witt
these destroyed or rendered incapable
for time would be Of military benefit
to them. A wolf in lambs clothing
should be watched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

Petrograd. May Is. via London
The provisional government has is
sued the following proclamation re-
garding the resignation of Minister Of
War Guchkoff:
THE government recalls that its
point of view on the present political
situation was set forth in a proclama-
ton which it addressed to the popu-
lation on the Sth instant, in full agree
ment with Minister Guchkoff. That
proclamation of the provisional gov
eminent stated frankly to the country
that the state was in danger and that
for its salvation it was necessary to
utilize all the live forces of the coun-
try, while at the same time there
must be complete confidence in the
authority of the government.
AT the same time the government
decided unanimously to do everything
possible to include in it's composition
the creative forces which had not yet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
Fix Maximum Price
for Elimination of
Grain Speculation

Ito the subnOrmal production OF
grain and foodstuffs generally the
world over during the preceding year,
and to very unfavorable outlook for
the growing crops as forecasted by our
agricultural department.
'2-TO the breakdown in the sys-
tenn Of distribution because of the in
ability Of railroad companies to rem
der normal or efficient service, the re-
lation of supply to demand being so
close that extremely good facilities
should have been available when in
fact the railroads never in their his
tory endered service so low in eff
cheney.
"3-With over half the world at war
the demands from all importing coun-
tries are abnormally high. This inten-
siffed by our own industrial activity
naturally has increased the demand
for foodstuffs.
'4-To the very commendable efforts Of
the officials at Washington to stimulate
production which have been misinterpret-
ed not only by our own people but by for
eign governments as meaning that we are
in a condition bordering on famine. Nat
ural conditions admitted Of high prices.
but the hysteria is absolutely responsible
for the inflated values now prevailing.
while this extraordinary condition has
completely disarranged our grain mar
kets. it Is the unanimous opinion that the
system of handling grain in the usual
course through boards of trade and cham
bers Of commerce is the most economical
method of handling the business, and
while speculation has been more or less
prevalent, it has little to do with present
conditions"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
THE SITUATION
AT PETROGRAD

Petrograd, May 15.-(Via London).-1n-
sofar as it is possible to present any def
mite picture of the whrling maelstrom of
events Of which Petrograd is the storm
center. the situation today is as follows
The conflict between the temporary gov
eminent and the Council. of Workmens
and Soldiers Delegates is nearer solution
than it has been since the revolution, bu.
the disorganizat:on, almost anarchy, has
reached such proportion that it seems ex-
tremely doubtful whether any concentra-
, ton of power in the government or the
belated recognition of the two forces
which have been pulling in opposite direc-
lions can create order out CT the present
chaotic conditions for considerable time
at least.
The councils appeal to the army and its
recent decision to accept part of the re-
sponsibility of government by the forma-
ton of a coalition ministry testify to its
willingness to Cooperate with the pro-
visional government. The differences be-
tween the representatives Of the parties
appear to be over.
The delegates have declared themselves
strongly against separate peace and IN
1dFol VI SoAuoCliii6 d. NIsOIouS olcllSlSc
war against an army which "is in the
grip Of German imperialism'-have in
fact, completely endorsed the point Of
view of the government. which has been
attempting since it's formation to warn
the country against the danger Of ceasing
active military operations or considering
a premature peace, which would sacrifice
all the country has gained by the revo-
luton and discredit Russia in the eyes Of
the world
soldiers and workmen. who have misun-
derstood the exhortations Of their repre-
sentatives and have far outstripped the
most advanced ideas Of their socialistic
leaders. has gained such impetus that 1t
will not easily follow the altered course
Of the delegates.
| The council of ministers met until
| late last night to consider the re-orga-
| nization of the cabinet, in order to pro-
vide for the entrance into that body of
! popular representatives. 1t was decid-
! ed to accept the recommendations of
/ the council of delegates. 1t is regard
ed as extremely unlikely that A. F. Ke-
rensky will take the post Of minister Of
war and that his present position. that
of minister of justice. will be filled by a
| new representative of the Social-Dem-
ocratic party. Definite action. how
ever will await the meeting of the ex-
! ecutive committee of the council with
the temporary government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
MT. VERNON

c. A. Hall has sold his fine herd OF Hol-
stein cows. IS :. number. to Charles Han
Of Dixfield. 1t is said that a good price
was obtained.
Mrs. I.ucretia Butler who has been Wis
iting her son Leeman in Boston. has re-
turned to her home in this village. Size
was accompanied by Mrs. FRANK Butler.
Mrs. Minnie Colder of Augusta is the
guest Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Tracy.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Towle aSd family
have moved to the Timothy Leighton
farm.
Mrs Eda Davis has gone 10 visit her
son, Dr. c. F. Davis OF Rumford
Miss Myrtle Hall Is passing few
weeks with relatives In Smithfield.
Mrs. George Carr passed n night recent
~ at the home OF her brother. Herbert
Swift OF East Livermore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

The national military requisition and
appropriation Of grain, which has Just
been finished has. according to Food
commissioner Michaelis. not uncovered
enough reported grain to materially af-
1ect previous estimates. Also the pros
pective date for the harvest has been
still further deferred by the continued
cold weather.
Under the circumstances the author
tiles face the alternative of again re-
ducing the bread ration or cbonfront-
ing hiatus Of more or less duration
between the time of the exhaustion of
the present stocks and the incoming of
the new crop -four. This is an unpleas-
ant prospect for the government as it
was only able to check the strike move
ment by the positive assurance that
neither the bread nor the potato allow
ance would be further reduced Appre-
hension also is being expressed, partic-
ularly in agrarian circles, at the inroads
which the increased meat ration, grant
ed when the bread allowance was re-
duced, is making in the meat supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
VASSALBORO

CORNER-Rev. Charles willsstcn
rendered his resignation a. pastor Of
the Congregational church here Sun
day. He will go to New Jersey this
week. where he has position In q
munitions factory.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Tozier have
young daughter. She arrived Sun
day morning.
Mrs. A. NJ. Chase went to Boston
Monday. Her grandson. Wendall Pow
err, is to leave soon with his regiment.
Asa p. Smith has returned from
Chicago. where he passed the winter
with his son, Prof. Warren Smith.
The insurance committee met Tues
day to adjust the loss on Josiah Nor
rill's buildings. which were destroyed
by fire last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
Maximum Price

II was accomplished by fixing max
mum price for wheat futures at or
under which sales may be made, but
no buying will be permitted except to
close out accounts. NO trading in May
options Of wheat, corn or oats is per-
mittcd except to close deals.
The same principle was extended to
July and September oats and corn in
principle but action was not taken as
Z was held unnecessary at this time.
Tho delegates simply agreed to extend
the embargo If necessity arises. Prices
we're lower today.
Milling interests were represented
NJ tho meeting and the grain ex-
changes Of Chicago. New York, Tole-
Do, Winnipeg. Minneapolis. Kansas
CRY omaha and ST. Louis. The fol-
lowing statement of the proceedings
YVES issued:
1T is the conccnsus of opinion Of
the representatives OF the various
boards Of trade and chambers of COM
merce assembled that the unusually
high prices are due:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
New Russian Lawmakers
Reprirnand Cuchkof
In Proclamation Regarding War Minister'S Res
ignation Make Reference to May 9Th Message
1t Has No Right to Shift Burden of Power

taken part in the responsible task of
government,
without waiting for the solution
Of this question, NJ. Guchkoff thought
it feasible personally to leave the pro-
visional government and divest him.
self of responsibility for the destinies
of Russia. The provisional govern
ment. which is fully aware of the dan
ger at present facing Russia after the
troubles the country has gone through,
considers that in obedience to the die
tates of conscience. it has no right to
shift the burden of power and is re-
naming at its post.
THE provisional government is con-
fident that the participation by new
representatives of democracy in the re-
sponsible task Of government will re-
establish that unity and fulfillment of
power in which the country will find
it's salvation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

Several of the friends of Frank Well
man Of this city, among them some
members of Co. E, gave him a surprise
party Tuesday evening at the home Of
his brother LonZo l.. Wellman on Sew
all street. The evening was pleasantly
passed. music being furnished on piano
and Victrola. and refreshments consist
ing of ices and cake being served. Mr..
Wellman was presented with a fine
gold-mounted meerschaum pipe. and a
large birthday cake. The party broke
up shortly after 9 o'clock and the guests
departed, wishing their host the GUS
tomary returns of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
German Potato Wants
Creep Through
In Spite OF Bread Ration Reduction Alleged Af-
fects Bureau of Food Control H a Strenuous
Time to Supply Rations

Copenhagen. May 15-(Via London,-
The potato shortage in Germany ia
making itself felt despite of assurances
AZ the time the bread rations were re-
tuced last month that enough potatoes
were on hand to permit a weekly Der
capita issue spf five pounds until the
next harvest. The bureau Of food con-
,rol by strenuous efforts has been able
10 supply a five-pound ration in the
Berlin and Westphalia industrial dis
,r.cts. where the labor crisis at the
tine Of the reduction Of the bread ra-
lion was particularly acute. Bitter COM
plants, however. are coming from va
rious other sections Of the Empire.
which feel that they are being sighted
IN favor of the Capital and the Essen
district.
In many sections of Bavaria, accord
ing to reports to the Reichstag. the po-
tsto ration is only "a ounces weekly.
The Hamburg ration is now and has
hen for weeks three pounds. and the
sister city of Altoona has been placed
for the next week on a pound and
half allowance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
Agreement on ARMY
Bill Includes I. Z.

the provision agreed to by the con-
ferees makes it optional and not
mandatory upon the President. Con-
ferees decided not to reopen other
questions. The CONSUMPTION age re-
mains from 81 to 80 years inclusive.
Before the week ends the conferees
hope to have the bill finally adopted
by both houses and sent to the Presi-
dent.
Many senators are dissatisfied with
the proposed increase of the maximum
Consumption age to so years and an
effort to reduce it to the original Sem
ate figure of q was anticipated.
The Senate section barring liquor
from military camps and otherwise
protecting morals of the new army
promised some House opposition. but
it was believed the clause would be
retained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
FOOD CoNSERVA-
ton SUBJECT OF
TALK BY A. NJ. G. S0ULE
Tuesday Evening at the Smith
School Before Parent-Teacher
Association-Subject Intense
ly Interesting and Ably Han
died

A large number of the members Of
the Augusta Parent-Teacher association
met in the auditorium of the Smith
Grammar school Tuesday evening and
listened to a remarkably able and in
structive address by a. NJ. G. Soule of
the Department of Agriculture, whose
topic. Food Conservation" is of vital
Importance in this time of national and
world-criSiS. There are probably few
men in the State who are better in
formed upon this topic than Mr.. Soule,
and the manner in which he discussed
the big problem and the way in which
he presented his facts for the consider
alton of his hearers made a deep i'm
preston. Mr.. Soule expressed his real
conviction that the people Of the New
England states are now threatened with
a condition which has no parallel in the
history of the country. that unless each
individual awakens to the present state
of the food supply and does his bit to
prevent waste and increase production.
a state which may border closely upon
famine in the near future Is not inn
possible.
He gave a brief but, startling resume
of the real economic conditions now
stating that those countries are fully
capable Of supplying their present needs
in the way of food, due to the recent
reorganization of their food control
committees and the very important adj
vances made in the production Of syn
thetic foods.
He stated that $4,000. 100000 will be
expended in the next six months and
that much of the money of the Allied
nations will of necessity be spent in
this country, and that great drains
will have to be made of our national
resources in order TO fill their needs.
He urged the members of the associa-
ton to do all in their power, by pc
titions to Congress and other available
methods, to fight the manufacture of
alcoholic beverages, which consume
more than 60,000,000 bushels of grain,
or about l per cent Of the country's
entire grain production. mot only as
a problem for the conservation of
food, but an unanswerable argument
tending to the efficiency of our SOL
diers and sailors, and an entering
wedge to accomplish what will come
only a little later with the final eff
feet of national prohibition" he said.
in referring to the necessity for fight
ing the production of alcoholic intox-
icants. He gave a lot of valuable and
useful information regarding actual
methods of conserving the food sup
ply Of the nation. warned the people
against the danger of not supplying
growing children with proper nour-
ishment, (which is no economy at ALL"
advised everyone to can fruit and veg
etables largely. and in closing quoted
President Wilson in recent address,
as follows: 1.-The supreme test of the
nation has come, we must speak, act
and serve together"
Following his address a rising and
unanimous vote of thanks was extend
ed to the speaker. A short business
meeting was then held and the meet
ing adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

The American raisin is now attract
ing attention in England. The food
experts are telling the people what
good food it Is and are agitating for
its removal from the list of prohibited
imports. Official figures are given 10
show that one pound OF California
iraisins is equal in nourishment and
bodybuilding qualities to one and
thrce-quarters pounds Of beef four
pounds of potatoes, four pounds Of
milk, four and three quarters pounds
Of fish, six pounds Of apples, or two
pounds OF eggs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

Washington. May 15.-Senate and
House corferees on the army bill to-
cay agreed to report the measure with
Provision authorizing the President to
raise the volunteer division COLONEL
Roosevelt desires to lead to France.
M ether charges in the bill were made
oy the conferees.
The conferees accepted without
ohange the House provision for the
Roosevelt volunteers. AS the Senate by
large vote previously approved the
volunteer force. it's final adoption by
eoth Houses of Congress is regarded
as certain unless something unexpect-
ed!y develops in the Senate. The full
iorce of the administration is against
IL
Whether Colonel Roosevelt and
volunteer force go abroad, however.
remains for the President to decide as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
LITCHFIELD

GETCHELLS CORNER-Burnham
& Morrill, Co. have recently purchased
from William F. Day Of Lewiston his
house and land.
Adelbert Andrews Of jefferson was
the weekend guest Of his sisters, Mrs.
w. v. Nash and Mrs. NJ. 8. Turner.
Miss Alice Crosby. who Is training
at the St. Barnabas hospital. Portland.
has been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. b. Crosby.
Mrs. Freeman Trites has gone to
Bar Harbor for few weeks.
Harvey Crosby. who has had en-
ployment with the Maine Central Rail-
road for the winter, has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
RESIGNATION
WAS OFFERED
BY CHANCELLOR

London. May ia dispatch to the
Evening News from The Hague says
the Berlin Deutsche Zeitung the off,
cial organ of the annexationists that
DIR. Won Bethmann- Hollweg. the Ger
man Imperial chancellor, went to gen.
eral headquarters recently to offer his
resignation. The correspondent adds
that the Berliner Tageblatt states 1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
Senate Passes the
House Naval Bill

Washington, May 15.-The Senate
today passed the House bill increas-
Ing the enlisted strength of the navy
to 10000 men. that of the marine
corps 70 10000 men. and granting in
crea'es in pay to the navy's enlisted
personnel equal to those provided for
the army forces.
The measure viii go to conference
Tor consideration of amendments, in
Guiding one adopted by the Senate
changing the schedule of pay increases