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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
UNCLE SAM SAVES
WASTE AT ARMY CAMPS

Washington, Nov. i6. -Was.3 ma
terlal is being conserved by The Wsr
Department, and moley IS beir 9
made out of it.
At every national army and ma
tioral guard camp special officers
have been detailed to have an 20 to
the penny to be saved tn,drch cares
fui conservation Of was.s materials.
Refuse from the mess halls are being
pls ced in separate receptaclcs, fer
tiizer from The stables Is tc he 50, l
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
THIS ENEMY ALIEN
WANTS TO SERVE U. 5

Camp Dodge, Iowa, Nov %
FRED Adams, private OF the ooolh
Infantry, is looking forward VITA re-
gret to the day when he viii DC ni'-
charged from the service OF Tue
T-n,.ed states. He is German oY
birth and just two days before ne
was called to the colors in the ura'
received his first naturalization pa
rers. , :,
However. he has been adjuaged an
a,;en under the terms of the law Ds
,.o,ciaIs of the War Department anu
ib.s bcen ordered dischargen. he
snont two years in the German army
when the men in camp were So
,,citing for Liberty bonds, Fritz is
tened and then shouted;
"Boys, won't be with you ny
,,,g 7 want to dig in with the resi-
1isntenant, put me down Tor 9iV'
ho,d Here's the money"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
American Naval
Experts Differ In
Their Views on the
Sub Situation
(By Associated Press.

Washington, Nov. 16. 6.-Apleridan
naval experts, it was made pain to-
day, do not agree with the view that
the lull of the submarine activities
indicates a collapse of the U-boat
campaign or that anti-submarine
measures have proved wholly effec-
tive. They agree that progress Is
being made but prefer to postpone
Judgment as to whether the subma-
rines have been eliminated as q fac
tor until the theory is more thor
oughly tested.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16

to farmers living in the territory OF
the camps to save freiGnt rates. an
garbage, likewise, is t. be disposed
of 20 the highest bidder among ST OK
men raising hogs.
Leutenant-Colonel j.. Austin Eli
sor has been placed in charge of the
division of conservation. lie has the
distinction of having called the at
tcltion of the War Department 10
~ vast saving that would result II
care were exercised in disposal Of re-
fuse. Thus far the department. has
saved upwards Of $2,000,000 on
waste materials.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16

charge of the Salvation Army here.
cabled asking him what the Saliva.
ticn Army could do hat would be
most appreciated by the commander
Of the American forces In France.
send me someone who can make
an apple pie" was General Perish
irGs request, and Ensign Mary Shell.
don forthwith was dispatched. En-
sign Sheldon gained fame here show.
ing mothers of Chicago slums how tc
cook.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
fEs BEQUEST OF
ONE WHO LOVED HIM

Colo. Nov. 15.-Because
whom she blames declines
fantial estate bequeathed
will be no contest over
4 Mrs. Janet Shaw, whose
was fund in her home
love missives-tokens Of a
y period of her life-scat-
I her room.
broken-hearted, Mrs. Shaw
tress, well known In stage
er histrionic ability, ended
ng with a dose of chloro-
aue will, discovered after
contained the request that
3 be held In an undertak.
for twenty-four hours
pne soloist might render
gu Calling Me-" She di
the body be then turne
pc medical department
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
AIIFN RFC|r ATOMS
TO Be ENFORCED 70
Be VERY DRASTIC
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Nov. New regu-
lations governing enemy aliens,
Which are much more drastic, ana
are planned to be more effective than
those now operating, We're IN for
final consideration at todays cabinet
meeting. They are expected to eff
GENTLY deal with the menace of fires
iomb plots, conveying information
to Germany, and other activities
intended to hamper the conduct OF
war.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
CIRCUS MhN a SrrrrrcS
AS TRACTION MAGNATE

Dayton, Ohio. Nov. 1s.--John
Rinrlng. circus man. is becoming
Quite a figure in the railroad world,
.oo He has taken over the old Del
rhos line NJ the c. n. o y. and has
aserred shinners hat they viii get
goad service. He has purchased four
locomotives and will add other roll
inp stock as II is needed.
Mr.. Rtrvling Is the owner OF three
other small railroads IN the country.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16

to supervise the remaining road
work, and expected to hear from him
at an early date.
A report of the progress of the
road work was then read, showing
that careful estimates placed the de-
felt when the system is completed at
about $4,000, although items amount
ing to $4,000, not included in the
original estimates. would have been
taken care of.
President Pope expressed gratifi-
cation on this fine showing, and stat
ed that few days ago he met q
man who had motored from Catskill,
N. Y, to St. Petersburg. and when
questioned as to the best road he had
passed over on the entire trip, stated
that the very best road encountered
was that from the Polk -Osceola coun-
ty line to Winter Haven, in Polk
county.
Up to this time the meeting had
been entirely harmonious. At this
:uncture, however, d. Crockett, OF
Lakeland, offered a motion, the sense
of which was to condemn the county
com mmissioners for the unsatisfactory
manner in which they had handled
the road work and mismanaged the
county funds. The motion appeared
nto to be seconded, though later II
was claimed 1t was. At any rate
Editor r. o. Meek, OF the Fort Meade
Leader, introduced a motion, as
substitute, that vote OF endorse
n,e1t, appreciation and thanks b.
rendered the County Commissioners
the Advisory Board and the con
tractors, for excellent work. DR.
Ross spoke to this motion in a ring
ing speech, in whidh he expresse'
confidence in the integrity and abil
; i.y OF the County Commissioners, an
declared that in a recent auto tri'
OF over 1900 miles. through severa
States, he had found the best road
: of the whole trip In those recentl
constructed in Polk county.
After some objection on the par
Of Crockett and L. w. Bloom, tn
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16

Tor protecting fruit trees from
frost an inventor has patented tent
to be placed under them and diffuse
through 1t the heat from a lamp in
side the tent.
Hoping some day to produce a
perfcct human race. an Englishman
has as a nucleus six children Of "a
many nationalities and will add i've
mora "a his colony.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
j. S. TROOPS
HAVE MORE
ENCOUNTERS
WITH D0CHES
IN FIGHTING YESTERDAY, HOW.
EVER, NO CASUALTIES ARE RE-
PORTED
(By Associated Press }

With the American Army In
France, Thursday, Nov. 15.-(De-
layed) has been further en-
counters between the American pa
trolls and Germans in No Mans Land.
A number of clashes occurred last
night but there were no American
casualties. American artillery
shelled and silenced German machine
suns which occupied craters.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
FORD TO ASSIST
GENERAL PiEZ OF THE
EMERGENCY FLEET
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Nov. 16-Henry Ford
has agreed to give aid to the govern
mcnt's merchant ship-building pro-
gram by becoming assistant to Gen.
era, Manager Piez, of the Emergency
Fleet Corporation.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
MAY ATTEMPT
TO DROWN
GERMANS
(By Associated Press.l

Italian Headquarters, THURSDAY
Nov. 16.-(Delayed)-The. HOOD
rates Of the Piave and Sile rivers
east of Venice, have been opeEec ny
italian engineers. 1t is believed TO
bs an attempt to drown out the Ger
man forces which crossed the lower
piavc several days ago.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16

r1otion was put and was overwhelm-
inely and Enthusiastically carried, 81
persons being counted in favor OF
the motion, while only nine stood up
when the opposition was called for.
This is about the proportion all over
the county, and 1t seems that It Is,
indeed, time for people to quit al.
thia rag chewing" and either boost
or keep quiet.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
AUS tr an Family Murdered In
Minnesota Because They
Bought Liberty Bonds And
Subscribed to Red Cross
(By Associated Press. }

Virginia, Mimi, Nov. 16.-Three
nersons. Paul Alar, wife and boarder,
Peter Trepich. were killed last night
bv an axe murderer. The bodies were
found today In the home with note
of warning to other Austrian FAM
lilies of the town who bought LID
srty bonds or subscribed to the Red
Crces.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16

tbe University of Colorado
Letters found in the dead woman .
.soots indicated that unrequited love
resulted in Mrs. shaw's taking ner
a-n NE One letter told Of elaborate
n,ons she had made for her marriase'
ano,ber written shortly after reiae'
cd her keen disappointment BY ~.
proposal of financial settlement a1sar
p,i,h her before marrying another.
Tho renunciation of the oeques'
dismisses a contest of the VIII s,ars ,rs
ed by distant relatives Of the @ aeao
woman. of whose existence nothing
10. known until after Mrs. sna~
tragic death.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
BRITISH SHIP BELIEVED LOST
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Nov. 16-The British
steamer, Kansas City, Is believed to
have been lost at sea. Nothing OF
her has been heard since she was
separated from her convoy In storm
on Sept. 5.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
AMERICAN
MISSION To
LUNCH With
King AND QUEEN
OF ENGLAND
(By Associated Press.)

London, Nov. 16. Members Of
the American mission to the Inter-
Allied Conference were invited to
Buckingham Palace this afternoon
Queen.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
y Associated Press. }

Nov. 16.-The Pope has
Central Powers to instruct
sary authorities operating
onzo to follow the rules of
|nal law respecting the
property of civilians. the
of women, children. the
spitals and churches.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
LAKELAND FLORIDA FRIDAY, NOV. 10, 1912
EARTHQUAKE
LAST NIGHT
IN 5000 NILES
OF WASHINGTON
Try Associated Press. J

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-A pro-
nCunced earthquake estimated to be
five thousand miles from Washing
ton, occurred during the night, be-
ginning at 1O:39, continuing until
1852 this morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
GETS JOB BAKING
PIES FOR PERSHING

Chicago, Nov. 16.-"Mary Shell
dcn's making pies for Pershing."
This is the expression common at
salvation Army headquarters here
today.
When General Pershing landed In
France, Major d. w. Agnew. u
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
hing New From Petrograd
by Associated Press.

Rngton, Nov. 16.-.-Dispatch :
Ambassador Francis a. Pet
dated November 12, arrived
pit contained nothing not al
$ported in news cables. In
described the situation as
IN the news dispatches Of
e when fighting had prog
Petrograd.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
X Nc DENNAaK
AMI SWfDFN
WILL VISIT
KING HAAKON
(By Associated Press. }

Copenhagen, Nov. 16.-The King
OF Denmark and Sweden, it is an
nOunced, will visit King Haakon on
Nov. % and will be accompanied by
premiers and foreign ministers.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
Cisson Captured

BY Associated Press.)
Nov. 16. on the
italian front, has been cap
Fhe war office announced.
Adriatic, on the western
|the Piave the Hungarian
yanced and captured one
Italians.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
New News
From
Petrograd
nTACKED CITIZENS OF VEN
! WILL MAKE NO DEFENSE
oRDER THAT ART TREAS
rs BE SAVED
(By Associated Press. }

lie. Nov. 16.-All along the
lain front from Asiago to Piave
ttacks from Teutonic forces
been repulsed, it is officially
heed. All positions attacked
day remain in the hands of
is on the Venetian plains. A
artillery battle across the
is in progress.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
Want to Save Art Treasures
kBv Associated Press.)

Re, Nov. 16.-Only about
Of the usual 100000 popula-
nain in the city but despite
Eimity of the enemy lines at
nth of the Piave river, this
remains calm. 1\e city may
defended in case Of attack,
to spare monuments and art
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
QUIEN ll|.'S
ESTATE ONLY
VALU.D At
"''-S $l0o,oO0
(By Associated Press.)

Honolulu, Nov. l6. The value OF
the estate left by the late Queen Lii :
inokalani will not exceed $l0G 900
one of the executors of the will said.
$40, 900 covers the value of her jewels.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-16
(By Associated Press.)

hon, Nov. 16.-The independ.
cialist group in Germany's
tag has requested an immedi-
3sion of the Reischtag be con-
Ito discuss the peace offer OF
Lenine, leader of the Rus
blsheviki, the Amsterdam cor
lent of the Central News
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-05

accept employment in the government
shipbuilding yards. Several others
contemplate leaving in the near fu-
ture tor some point in Florida where
they expect to have similar employ
ment. Wages being paid are very
tempting, and the government needs
any amount Of skilled workmen.
Several important real estate deals
were made in Cassville last week
Potter Breuer bought 80 acres of land
from Ger. West, south of the Settle
ment cemetery road which joins his
land, paying 500 per acre therefore.
Henry West bought 60 acre tract
Just north Of the cemetery road from
his brother Gerhardt and 100 acres
more from his brother-in-law, Chas.
Gilberry, all of which joins his land
He paid $50 per acre for the 60 acre
piece and $50 for the 100 acre tract
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-05

Henry now has over 300 acres which
he will handle the coming year.
The Klindt-Geiger Canning Co.,
bought 1920 Titan tractor from the
Moline Plow Co., through the local
representative, Thomas W. Finney last
week, tor use on their large farm. A
representative form the Moline Plow
Co., demonstrated the tractor out on
the farm last Tuesday, using Matt
valentines machine 1or this purpose
They hitched heavy set of plows to
the engine and despite the unusual
load, it performed the work in a most
satisfactory manner. Friday, Mic
Adrain, the manager at the K-G farm,
accompanied by Thos Finney went to
Moline to buy set of plows more
adaptable to the work which they are
to perform, and the entire outfit, trac-
tor and plows will arrive this week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-05

dred.
Rev. P. j. Jones left Tuesday for
a two weeks visit with relatives and
friends in Milwaukee and Chicago,
Rev. j. B. Theis, of Prairie du CHEN,
VIII conduct services Sunday during
the formers absence.
John Kelly, former Cassville
resident, passed away at his home in
Prairie du Chen on Tuesday, Nov.
~, after lingering illness. His
death was due mainly to heart trouble
and Bright's disease. The funeral
was held last Friday Cassville friends
extend sympathy to the bereaved rel
atives.
A number from Cassville, namely,
z. j. Scharfenstein, VIM. DeSota, Ed.
Roschi, Ed Boldt and Otto Hinkel,
will leave Thursday for Chicago and
from there to Newport News, Va, to
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-05

Herman Pagenkopf went to Madison
Friday on short business trip.
Mrs. Ellen Julius of Sitter visited
at the Joe Edge home part of last
week
Miss Cleo Ramsour of Fenimore, was
Lancaster caller Friday, between
trains.
Mrs. Fred Allen of Livingston was
a Lancaster caller Saturday between
trains.
G. F. Budworth went to Boscobel,
Thursday to spend Thanksgiving with
his family.
. Emil Kastner came Saturday morn
ing from Camp Grant for a short visit
with friends.
Ernest Becker returned to Camp
Grant after an extended furlough be-
cause of illness.
Miss Portia ShowaIter went to Fen
nimore Friday for a visit at the Frank
Horton home.
Mrs. Wanda Frye and little daughter
went to Galena, Friday for short
VISIT with friends.
Howard Jordan Of Dubuque spent
part of his Thanksgiving at the Henry
Weisbenner home.
Miss Alberta Hudson returned to
Benton Saturday after spending
Thanksgiving with relatives.
Misses Selma Wagner of Liberty and
Eva Beetham of Fenimore were Lam
caster callers Saturday between
trains.
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Vesperman
and son Rudolph went to Camp Grant,
Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving
with Walter.
Mr.. and Mrs B. P. Baxter of Butte,
Mont, and Mrs. Mary Baxter of this
city went to Chicago, Friday for a
short visit.
Misses Helen Baumgartner and Will
ma MastO went to FennimOre Thurs
day to spend the rest of the week at
their respective homes.
Mrs. Phil Ryan of Fennimore re-
turned to her home Friday, after
spending the first of the week at the
Misses Elsie Brennan and Thelma
Stevens, university students at Madi-
son, came Saturday to spend the week
end with their parents.
Mrs. Strausser, Misses Felt and Rodd
of Galena visited part of last week at
the Geo. B. Clementson home, return
ing to their homes Friday.
Mrs. E. l.. Whitman returned to her
home in Chicago Monday after spend
ing week with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. L. S. Bradley ofthis city.
Miss Jessie David went to Montfort,
Thursday, to spend the weekend with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. David
Miss David teaches at Bloomington
Mrs E. L. Whitman of Chicago and
mother, Mrs. L. S. Bradley of this
city, went to Fennimore Saturday for
short visit at the Len Bradley home.
Miss Eva Taylor came Thursday
from Madison for a short visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Tay-
lOr Miss Taylor is a university stu
dent.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Cox, daughter Ell
vira, and Mary Schuester, went to
Fenimore, Thursday to spend the day.
Mr. Cox attended the Mailmen's con-
vention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Barnett and
daughter Katherine, and Miss Louise
Kaltenbach went to. Fennimore
Thursday to attend the dedication of
the new parochial school.
Miss Emily Roberts acted as organ
list at the dedication of the new
Thomas Memorial church in Chica-
go last Sunday. The Rev. H. A. Stu
debaker is pastor of this church.
Chas Butteris, a Montfort man, had
his mitten catch in the side bar of a
pump jack with the result that his
hand was carried down and caught
in the cogs. The member was badly
u1n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-05

Miss Doris Cook went to Montfort,
Thursday, to spend the rest of the
week at the John n Cook home
Miss Mildred Trainor returned Fri
day from Boscobel, where she has
been visiting at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. Frank Kendell for the last
two weeks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-05
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Suite spent
Thursday in Fennimore with relatives.
Mrs John Fischer visited last week
at the home of relatives in Sitter.
Mrs T. E. Bray and daughters,
went to GAINESVILLE, Friday, on bust
ness.
Miss Julia Sweeney visited last
week at the Frank Allen home in Liv-
ingston.
Reuben Garner went to Fennimore
Thursday to attend the Mailmen's
convention.
Miss Isabella GIubka went to Water
loo, Wis, Thursday FOR visit with
Miss Gertrude Klecker
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lawler went to
Werley, Wednesday for a short visit
at the R. Ketterer home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Beck and daugh-
ter went to Dodgeville, Wednesday,
for visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arno Alt went to
DOdgevilIe, Thursday for short visit
at the T. S. Beavin home.
DR.. Vivienne Leichtman of Madi-
son came Thursday for visit at the
Henry L. Henkel home.
Miss lea Washburn went to Mifflin,
Thursday to spend the rest Of the
week at the VIM. Roche home.
Miss Leona Bryhan of Madison came
Thursday to spend the rest of the
week at the Carl Roth home.
Miss Theresa Yost went to Fenni-
more Thursday to attend the dedica-
ton of the new parochial school.
Mrs. Karl Orion and children went
to Fennimore Thursday to spend the
weekend at the F. Horton home.
Thomas Green and daughter Miss
Olive went to Chicago Wednesday for
a visit with relatives.
Rev. F. A. Wambofd went to Fenni-
more, Thursday, to attend the dedica-
ton of the new parochial school
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. w Tiller returned to
their home Wednesday from Chicago
where Mrs. Tiller has been in the hos
pital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Calls and
daughter went to Montfort, Thursday
to spend the day at the j. S. Chandler
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bennett went
to Milwaukee Wednesday to spend
Thanksgiving with their son and
daughter.
Mrs. John Mcmahon and Mrs. Jas
Hore and daughter, Gladys, went to
Mineral Point Wednesday for visit
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Steinforth of this
city went to Lancaster Junction,
Thursday for visit at the VIM Slip
pich home.
Evans Barnett spent the week end
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Barnett. Mr.. Barnett is a university
student
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Marberger of
this city went to Liberty, Thursday,
to spend the day az the Geo. Heber-
lein home.
Mrs. Thomas Mcdonald went to
MOntfort, Thursday to spend the rest
of the week at the home of her uncle
HI. Bunker and family.
Howard Jordan of Dubuque came
Wednesday to spend the rest Of the
week with his friend, Thomas Nc
Donald of this city
Mrs. M. E. Ruegger went to Camp
Grant Friday to spend the weekend
with her husband, NJ. e. Ruegger who
is in training there
Mrs. Bert Mink and daughter return
ed with Mr.. Mink to Montfort, Thurs
day. They will spend the rest of the
week with Mr.. Mink.
Ernest Becker was sufficiently re-
covered from an attack of what was
said to be spinal meningitis, to be
on the street last Wednesday. Ernest
expected to return 20 his duties at
Camp Grant, Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-05
CASSVILLE

The Record says:
Mrs. Henry Molitor, an aged Cass-
vile resident, is critically i'll at home
here with kidney trouble
Ted and Chris Schmitz shipped
car load of hogs to the Chicago mar
ket last week and accompanied the
stock to the city. They returned
Saturday morning and reported re
ceiving the top price, $17.95 per hun
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-05

Miss Emily Roberts acted as organ
list at the dedication of the new
Thomas Memorial church in Chica-
go last Sunday. The Rev. H. A. Stu
debaker is pastor of this church.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-05

Chas Butteris, Montfort man, had
his mitten catch in the side bar of a
pump jack with the result that his
hand was carried down and caught
in the cogs. The member was badly
mangled.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Barnett and
daughter Katherine, and Miss Louise
Kaltenbach went to, Fennimore,
Thursday to attend the dedication of
the new parochial scnool.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-05

Ernest Becker was sufficiently re-
covered from an attack of what was
said to be spinal meningitis, to be
on the street last Wednesday, Ernest
expected to return 20 his duties at
Camp Grant, Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-05

Mrs. Bert Mink and daughter return
ed with Mr.. Mink to Montfort, Thurs
day. They will spend the rest Of the
week with Mr.. Mink.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-05

Mrs. M. E. Ruegger went to Camp
Grant Friday to spend the week end
with her husband, NJ. e. Ruegger who
is in training there
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Cox, daughter Ell
vira, and Mary Schuester, went to
Fenimore, Thursday to spend the day.
Mr.. Cox attended the Mailmen's con-
vention
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07
DINNER FOR OLD SOLDIERS

That splendid "old fashioned" din
ner given at the Christian church for
the Old Soldiers, their wives and wild
ows was greater success than ever
before because the W. C. T. U. gave
greater thought to its arrangement
and preparation and the W. C. T. u.
never fails when it tries.
There were ten old soldiers and
about ten wives and widows. A
special table was arranged for these
with patriotic decorations. The
Ministers and their wives were guests
of the soldier boys. Altogether the
w. c. T. U. served about Fifty for
dinner. Music was in evidence both