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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
For Attention of Farmers
Boil Weevil Meeting...

MIR j. M Taylor, banker business man and
1VA farmer from Mississippi has been selected by the
United States government and by the Geol gia Bank
er's Association to make very important address in
meeting at the Court House at ten o'clock next Sat-
urday morning, February 10th. on the subject of
Solving Boil WeeVil Trouble r
Wo urge every farmer and also every business
man in Fitzgerald to be present this occasion
promptly and entirely through the discussion.
We believe it to be one of the most important
Meetings possible to be had
The Exchange National Bank
Depository for
Railways,
Interior Banks,
Ben Hill County,
City Of Fitzgerald
City Board of Education,
County Board of Education,
United States Treasury Funds,
United States Bankruptcy Court Funds,
Entered on National Bank Honor Roll July, 1912 for
it's showing of Superior Strength.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
BANKER is KILLED
III A PISTOL DUEL.
AT GAINESVILLE

Gainesville, Ga. Feb. S-Followlng
a shooting affray which occurred IN
the store OF Allen Bros. Co., here TO-
day at ? o'clock, .lonn Fl. Martin,
president Of the Farmers and Mer-
chants bank and a widely known
capitalist, is dead, anG Joe A. Webb.
former cashier of the bank, bat more
recently boollkceper for Allen Bros
Co. is at a local hospital in y critical
condition.
Martin was shot three times, two
bullets taking effect in his breast and
one in the abdomen, Webb WAS shot
through the arm and once through
the body.
1t is stated that the trouble grew
out of a recent difference between the
two in regard TO the charge OF shoT1-
age against Webb by the bank OF
which he was formerly cashier. Webb,
last month, filed suit in federal c0uTt
against the bank anu against Martin
as president asking damages for %lN,-
600, based on the allegation that Mar
tin, as president Of the bank had writ
ten the American Surety company
stating that he (Webb) was short 81
/ S06.51 in his account
| This company. it IS said, was ON
1 Wchb's bond, and as a result. Webb
! claimed that it was impossible for hinl
to obtain employment in other banks.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
Sailing Of Steamers
Indefinitely Postponed

NEW YORK, Feb. S.-Sailing Of
American line steamships St. Louis
and St Paul, now in port in New
York. has been indefinitely postponed.
The State Department says neutral
vessels may arm themselves for de-
Tense if owners so elect, and that it is
the right of any American vessel to
traverse any part of the high seas.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
AM ERICAN SEAMAN
REPORTED KILLED

LONDON, Feb. 8.-An Ameri-
car sc1n1an is reported to have
been killed when the British
5team3hlp Torino- was sunk by
German submarine.
An carly report from Queens
Gown, reporting the destruction
Of the Tori2o, had stated tnat
tho crew was landed.
The Torino was vessel Of
2,7GO tons. Size sailed from
Norfolk Gil January 10.
il :. :: :; j. y - x s. IL
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
BREACH GROWING
WIDER HOURLY

WASHINGTON, February S--Thc
breach between the United States and
Germany is growing wider hourly and
the hope tllatshostilities can be avoid
ed has almost been ywcpt away.
Officials openly express the belief
that an overt act" is merely ques-
ton of time.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
CHANCELLOR ASKS
FOR OVER BILLION
TO CONTINUE WAR
Especial to ader-FnferD;iscl

Especial to Leader Enterprise
LONDON, Feb. ga. Bonar Law.
Chancellor Of the Excnequcr, will
ask G7e House Of Commons for two
billion and seven hundred and fifty
million dollars Monday.
This is the largest credit ever asked
from Parliament in the history of
England.
It is costing England nearly thirty
million dollars 2 day =ow to prose
cute the war.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
Official Organ Ben Hill County and Civ of FITZGERALD
w
SPECIAL GUARD FOR ED
1901 a. WAR IMPENDS

EAST ORANGE,N. J., Feb.
8.-A guard has been estab-
l!sl1cd for the brain which has
created more useful inventions
tt an any other brain-thaE Of
Thomas Edison.
Special police powers were
toosy granted foi q Oodyguard
for Edison who's c-sative mind
will be Of the utmost import
ance to the United States in
case of war.
81 = = 4 & :; ); - i :.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
AGED MAN INJURED

While putting roof on the~porch
of his home at 900 South Main street
yesterday Mr.. H. c. Miller, aged
"a, fell some twelve feet to the
ground and sustained such serious
injury that his friends are apprehen-
sive for his recovery.
The injured man rested fairly we'll
last night but sometime will be re-
CURED to tell exactly the extent of
his injuries
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
OIL MEN HESITATE To
SEND OUT THEIR SHIPS
Especial to Leader-E Enterprise

Especial to Leader Enterprise
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. o.
Big oil men hesitate to send out ships.
None of them arc willing to run risk
of being held responsible for plang-
ing the country into war.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
LIST OF DEAD ON
California NOW
REACHES FORTY

WASHINGTON, Feh. S.-.Accor,l-
ing to the latest information received
here today the list OF dead on inc
British sire California is put Al ior1y-
one
The only American citizen on the
ship is reported saved.
The steamer was sunk without any
warning.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
France Grants Safe
Passage for Bernstorff

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Frahce
has formally granted safe passage
through allied blockade for Count
Won Bernstorff and his suite Similar
action is being awaited from Great
Britain
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
Germany Knew That
Other Countries Would
Still Remain Neutral

Especial 10 LEADER .nterprIsel
AMSTERDAM, Feb. o.--GeruganY
was satisfied in advance that Euro--
pean neutral countries would not take.
action OF radical nature against her
because OF launching her new subrra-.
rine campaign, according to author
itative statement.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09

Mr., and Mrs. w. P. Whitmire, of
Hcndersonvil1e. n. c., are expected
the last of the week to visit their
daughter, Mrs. G. W. McLain.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
BRITISH TROOPS, MOVE
forward IN SNOW
Especial to Leader Enterprise

Special to Leader Enterprisc)
WITH BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, Feb. o.-The British
troops are moving forward in spite
Of the snow.
German soldiers in .,cs, 'front.' tren-
ches hear first tidings of break Of
United States with Fatherland.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
GERARD AND PARTY EX-
PECTED To LEAVE FOR
SWITZERLAND Sal UHOAY
{ Special to eadcr-Entcrprise).

Special to Leadcr-l1ntcrprise)
Berlin, Feb. 9--Forgner A1nbassa-
dor Gerard and his party probably
will leave Berlin Saturday evening,
although the date has not been def
,nitely settled. 1t is expected that he
will travel by way of Switzgerland,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
LANSING DON'T BELIEVE
THAT GERARD IS HELD
Especial to Leader ENTERPRISE

Especial to Leader Enterprise).
WASHINGTON, Feb. o.-Secre-
tary Lansing does not believe that
Ambassador Gerard is being held.
He declares there is absolutely no
justification in law :or Geaaining of
the United States Ambassador.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
LEAK INQUIRY WILL Be
BROUGHT To AN EMO
PROBABLY HIITHIN WEEK

Especial 70 Leader Eaterprisc).
WASHINGT0N, Feb. 9.--Nevs-
paper men today t@sailcd before the
leak cc:an'.ttcc inquiry. II is be-
liovcd the tt7a2jgy viii be brought to
ali END witl4in 4 week.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09
J. J BROWN APPOINTED BY
GOVERNOR AS COMMISSIONS
Err OF AGRICULTURE

Coy. Harris appointed !. J. Brown
Commissioncr-Elect, to fiji the uncx-
pred term OF Commissioner ]. d
Price, who resigned to take up his
duties at the State Experimental,
farm at Griffin.
The appointment will meet with the
general approval of the public as Mr.
Browns term would begin anyway
next june, and this gives him al
earlier opportunity to make sucl
changes in the department as may
seem best 10 him for the state.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09

Mr.. L. l.. Grincr is in Atlanta on
business, and incidentally to see the
Land Show.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-09

J. T Pittman, county agent, has
moved his Office to the Leader Enter
prise building. to be in closer touch
with his work.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
ENTERTAIN JOINTLY

Mrs. C M. Van Marter, Mrs. E. Vol rerS and Mrs N A. Knox entertained jointly q rhe hc~'a Of Mrs. Van Mar ter on Tuesday afternoon from two o'clock tlu five. The guests brought their ~b.es" Of ewing and busy time easued until the hostesses announced a
 So called Romance" contest when they were forced 10 rack their brains ro puzzle out the unique answers. Mrs. A l. Saaeth won the favors for the contest. 8 dainty sewing bag, Refresh mems oe a very appe,izing and elabor- >ta assortment were served by the has.esses who were assisted by Mis- ses G-enuys Knox and Margaret Bryant ,o zha rhirty-fiye guests. who enjoyed -Ge.r hospitality al charming after moons entertainment
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
SHOT IN WAR, KILLS SELF

PHILADELPHIA, May S1,-Alan Seegar. the young American poet, kill led himself with bullet from his own pistol after he was wounded in a charge of the Foreign Legion in France according to a letter received from Charles Kerwood. member of the La fayette corps of the Legion.
 Wounded in the breast, abdomen and knees by German shell as he reached the village of Belloy-en-San- terre. Kerwood wrote. "Seegar real ized his death was only matter of hours. To rid himself of his agony, he shot himself thru the temple"
 Seegar had been fighting with the Foreign Legion almost since the be- ginning of the war. when he received his final wounds
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
NEBRASKA CONNECTS
 WILL DRILL NOW

LINCOLN. Nebr., May H.-The state penitentiary is to be turned into a military garrison for a part or each day. and the States prisoners will be- one soldiers, if necessary. Warden 'enton has decided on military drill or practically all the convicts as soon IS sham wood guns can be made.
 Should the war with Germany reach such a stage as to become drain on the citizens of the country, Warden Fenton believes the younger prison in, mates may be called to the front. He says he is adopting the military drill IS one of preparedness.
 The warden will himself take the training with his charges and if the convicts are summoned to war he will offer his services.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
REGULARS BEAT SCRUBS
 IN ONE-SIDED BATTLE

In revenge for the trimming inflicted on them last Sunday, the Regulars with Anderson twirling during the entire game. showed up little form and the scrubs were simply overwhelmed by the scores which the Regulars contin- uad to make during the entire game, which ended up with the one-sided score Of 12 to |
 The Scrubs had a new twirler in the box at the beginning of yesterday s game. Van Marter, who seemed to have speed. but was trifle too wild and was later replaced by Eddie Busch This is the third game under the man agement Of Ed Williams. who promis es to have fine team picked out tc play the Canadians in July.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
HON0RING JUNEAU LADIES

Mrs N-a!ter 5. Sharpe entertained very ctarmingly at Auction Bridge .ast Tuesday afternoon in honor of #rz " " Casey and Mrs. L. 4. Green oz Juneau and Mrs Wm Holzheimer H os Ketchikan.
 Mrs J T. Shoup carried of the first prize for highest score. while Mrs. Pet arson. won the second by drawing the '1esy card Delicious refreshments followed the whist drive Those who shared Mrs Sharpe's hospitality were Nesdames. Holzheimer. Casey. Wright Sl0up. Young, Peterson. Higgins, Ri yard. Miss Leahy and Mrs Sharpe.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
COLDS AFFECT
 THE KIDNEYS
vzny -.as<a Peools Have Fogna This
 TO Ee True.

Zr= sc4 E@e-cn45 ia bad weather p-=s -e~4 cold s5-..s o4 your Kid a=y>e
 pczs voa- baez ache and become ss4E
 Are urinary passages irregular and distressing
 These symptoms are cause 10 sus- asct sidney veaE1ess
 W=aEzne5 ada.ys he'd quick help Deans K.6aey Pi,ls are especially prepared for weakened k!5aeys.
 G-a-e.at people recommend them. Wul:sE C Russell retired farmer. sss Valencia S-. San Francisco. Cal -sss Many colds and 5ays os long aars and s-raiu.ag work caused 1.r sscregs 70 give 4e 3 ser .. trouble. 7z5a> med 10 -=---= 5- -.s small o' -F tses szd -.4 suffering endured ss -sr-az E~=-. e.- o5 strength zs. me and my kidneys ae.sd too os -eG. annoying M= 4l night Doar z;d-=- PMS strengthened ny kitrevs and -r1es5 e. sr-a- 1-1-t.-
 Pri:e 5oo. ?; ze d=ale~s. Oont sim 7ly sss for >id7ey rec-eay-ge- 0o=r's Hio1ey PWs-tre same tha' Hr. RgsseH ozo Foste-.H 5-rn e. 7-o7s-. su+sto. \. Y
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
MANUFACTURERS
Fs- tae Week endine. May 2s. tef7

Fo- ne WeeN enoIng, May %, 1917
 Bllla. !. Davis. Miss Marie Irish Cove Mining Co. Mathison, Nick. Me Donald William. Milton. E. E. Stev, =ason Andy. Stoy. Miss Rose, Tues hedo Louis. White. J. ?
 When calling for the above. say AD- FERTISED.
 Parties claiming letters from the above lisT must pay a fee Of one cent for each letter claimed.
 All letters unclaimed by June 2, 1917 will be sent 10 the DEAD LETTER OFFICE WASHINGTON, D. C.
 JAMES r. WARDER, Postmaster
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
LADY BARBER SHOP

:. Sy Two First Class Lady Barbers . :. Next door to Christian Science :. HalD
 :. We will announce later when . :. ready for ladies hairdressing. :. shampooing and manicuring. . :. .:. . :. .:. .:. : : .:. ... :. ... ... . . z. :.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
 OF PARTNERSHIP

Na.ir- < he-afr given that the IT. 1=.s5s--5 Lave eEs day dissolved part -=-=A.p He mutual consent. All bills za= a.5 --ee5sa1,z shall b. paid and rz-s5E=G Ey T. C BrachEann Hho is -- continue the s1siaess.
 Da-zd ,his s1st day Of May, 1917 a- r--r5 't-e- AIaSEa
 Ss1=Gl T. [ BRACHNANN.
 ?. EOSICH.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
HOLIDAYS AT KAkE

George Beck, son Of Rev. and Mrs. Back Of Rake, Alaska. who has been attending school in Ketchikan for the past two years. making his home with Dr and Mrs. B. L. Myers, left on the City of Seattle Tuesday evening for his sumner holidays with his parents s- kern
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
REGISTERED AT HOTELS
ND DnAN

- s- lt-t@-AF
 2. V. S1evlor and wife. Thos- Dry IT,. c B A-ae. < Loekner. J, L. GIsaa- Ear Hy57. john Pederson. 6. a5.au. i. Bailey. E T. Rei5er.
 RE ILI.A
 5liss e. Conway, Bert Nergaard- ! z Johnson. Leon Rids@way. Ghas C. 55.4s- : nrjsco.l ' M. Cabot, Roy Jackson. J. Y Harrington. J. Y. E. Me 4ul=y r rls,rup. Mrs k P Hutton, r. V Smith. Steve Johnson. Mr. and Mrs Nm Cleveland. D. ". Bertrand. Ed. F.ytor Alvin Edsuist. D. R. Al. as5asaa. i T. Lindsay. T Lerwlck. II. f. wilson. ". T Hanneman. John Me 5-cnH=1. slrs. |. d Van Alta
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
SCOUTS TAKE HIKE
 TO PAWN LAKE

About twenty-five Scouts left under the leadership Of Scoutmaster Win ston yesterday afternoon about 1:30 for Pawn Lake, where they repaired the old Swimming stand and spring board. preparatory to using the lake as a camp and swimming pool. They remained till about 4:30 after having spent an enjoyable afternoon in the woods
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

S-~ee- eomuis 5Isr Alr. Brindle. an -oa1czs that iron now until the work .s done Mission Street will be closed lari. twelve noon. commencing TO- -ua-aGv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
ROLLER SKATING.

Touig.- a- -1- 1tao-= Hal Doors open a a.s1- o'clock Come and pass l1z -.E= exercising yourself Gentle
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31

NTED-S8 a.-N.Za,E days on zo-= locally eE5orsad-Sra,e terms E-Pr-e- s!r=---lnar. 3.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-21
]. R. BARRY
IS CLAIMED BY DEATH
Pioneer Resident Of Grand Forks
County Passes Away at Inlkster
Home and Funeral Ii Held this
Afternoon.

Attorney James r. Barry Of Inkster,
Sc years old. died yesterday afternoon
at s o'clock at his Inkster homo as
the elimination of q lingering illness
Of two years.
The funeral was held this afternoon
at 2 o'clock from the home, Rev. w.
H. Elfring Of the Congregational
church of this city officiating. and in
terment was made al Inkster.
The deceased leaves to mourn his
loss q widow and five children. Will
liam and Coleman Barry. both of Ink
ster; Mrs. L. J. Rodman Of Williston;
Mrs. Frank Plummer Of Williston,
and Miss Isabel Barry Of Inkster..
Mrs. M. Rasmussen OF Grand Forks
and Coleman Barry Of Hawloy, MIMI,
a brother and sister Of the deceased.
also survive.
For the past IS years Mr.. Barry
was q resident of Grand Forks county.
p%racticing law until two years ag..
when his health forced him to give
up active work. He was born at In
vern. Ireland, and came to the United
States about As years ago. living in
Minnesota before locating in Grand
Forks county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rasmussen Of this
city were among those in attendance
at the last rites in 1nkster this aft
ernoon.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-21
THREE DRILLS
WEEKLY
New Recruits of Company M to
be Gotten in Shape for Service
and June Parade.

In order to get the many new re-
cruits in shape for actual service and
for the big civic parade which will
be held in this city June 5, registra-
ton day, Company M will hold three
drills a week for the time being, First
Lieutenant O. G. Holm declared to-
day.
The regular weekly drill will be
held this evening at the armory be-
ginning at 1880 o'clock. All members
are urged to be present, as the propo-
sition Of submitting the dual oath to
old members Of the company will he
taken up again. Drills for new re-
cruits will also be held at the armory
Wednesday and Friday evening, be-
ginning at 1880 o'clock.
The regular weekly drill Of the
machine gun company is held on
Thursday evenings.
Neither Grand Forks guard com
panies have received orders as yet to
recruit up to full war strength, but
such orders are expected within the
next "a hours. =.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-21
CLUB TO
MEET TUESDAY
Officers to be Elected at Special
Meeting-Big Issue Before
Club for Year.

Election Of officers will be the main
feature of the special Ad club meeting
called by President j. A. Poppler for
tomorrow evening at the Commercial
club. Dinner will be served at 6:16 p.
M, and the committee asks that you
make early reservation to assist the
caterers in their arrangements.
The nominating committee has de-
cided not to recommend q slate for
this election. There is so much good
timber in the club roster for all the
positions requiring energetic, resource
full officers, that the committee be-
lieved the best plan would be a gen.
eral ballot. Members IRE therefore
to come prepared to cast
their votes for men who will carry on
the clubs activities successfully the
coming year.
The present officers are, j. A. Popp-
Ter, president; Paul Griffith, vice
w. M. Edmunds. treasurer;
J. H. Pearson, secretary; B. E. Nye.
S. B. E. Seese, 8. G. Hendrickson, II.
G. Harvey. A. M. Clark. directors.
With the contraction Of the nations
man-power as men are recruited from
all lines Of business and industry for
war duty, advertising must assume
tremendous duties. Advertising will
become increasingly important as the
progresses. for 1t must carry more
and more of the burden of distribute
ing this country's vast merchandise.
Great Britain solved its mar prob
lens by turning their work over to
advertising. and this country Is sure
to meet the situation in the same way.
1t is authoritatively stated that all
English and Canadian newspapers and
magazines carry far greater advertis-
ing space than before the war. Con-
Germs that formerly maintained large
crews of speciality statesmen. sales
managers, agents and district repre-
sentatives now depend almost alto
gether upon advertising for their dis
tribution.
The Ad club Of Greater Grand
Forks will have this issue to meet
during the coming year. Many new
problems will come up for solution
For that a the club looks for.
ward to a highly interesting program
to be carried out by the newly elected
officers.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-21
Voluntary Subscriptions
Come in at Banks and
Active Campaign Begins
GHOUSE
IS HELD
Local Bankers Highly Flat
ed Over Public Attitude
and Success Expected.

With a large number of voluntary
subscriptions already made in this
CITY to the two billion dollar liberty
Joan, the campaign to raise Grand
Forks county's quota Of $125,000 was
actively launched here today.
It Is estimated by A. l. Hunter OF
the federal reserve committee for
North Dakota on the liberty loan hat
approximately $4,000 has already
been subscribed voluntarily at local
banks.
Bankers Hold Meet.
A meeting Of the Grand Forks
clearing house was in progress late
this afternoon. after which the actual
work Of soliciting subscriptions to the
loan will be started.
Grand Forks bankers are highly
elated over the way in which the
project has been received and expect
no trouble in raising the county's
phare of the loan. although all people
will be expected to do their bit"
Meeting is Success.
A. I. Hunter, president Of the First
National bank, and E.. ]. Lander, who
have returned from st. Paul, where
they attended the meeting Of bankers
Of the northwest addressed by Secre-
tary McAdoo of the treasury. declare
that the meeting was a great success.
md Mr.. Lander got back this morn
Ing. Mayor j. A. Dinnie. who was
also present at the McAdoo meeting,
went on to Chicago for a visit with
bis son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Danforth. He will probably re-
turn to this city tomorrow or the next
day.
Satisfactory Event.
In speaking of the st. Paul meet
ing Mr.. Hunter said this morning:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-21
CIDE0NS GET
MANY BIBLES
More Than 400 Secured by Yes.
terday's Campaign-Churches
Help Movement. .

More than four hundred bibles,
which r to be placed in rooming
houses inc hotels Of the city have
been secured as the result Of a cam
paign waged yesterday and being con-
tinued today by the Grand Forks
Gideon camp.
About 800 bibles were collected
from the various churches Of the city
yesterday, and today collectors about
town have added more than a hun
dred, expecting to make up the neces-
sary 500 for "bibling" all of the pub
lie rooming houses and hotels.
Plans for the campaign were made
by the Gideon camp and the ladies.
auxiliary Of the order at q meeting
held Saturday night at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Matthews, 1903
North Fifth street, when each organ
ization held a business meeting which
finally resulted in a joint social session.
1t is the plan of the camp and the
auxiliary society to place a bible in
every room Of the hotels and public
rooming houses Of the city. and it is
expected that when the soliciting
closes tonight, enough books will
have been secured to make up the
necessary number.
The next meeting Of the Gideon
camp will be held at Riverside Park
on June II.