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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29
SHERIFFS OFFICE TO
BE OPEN FRIDAY NIGHT
seiatOd Ones VIII Be Gwen Iinse Up
poreuutty 60 Take Advantage OF
DaDccunt Period

Try accommodate tho brlhtr-i ones who
w,sh 20 get In unGer tho two and on'~
half Dor cent discount period on thH
final homo stretch run. Sheriff howard
HASTINGS will havr hts office roman
omen until 0 O'Clock Friday might. Tho
final period to secure the discount on
1917 county nxea
Thus tur the largest number or per
sons have taken advantage or IN" oia-
count period Of any preceding y'rar IN
th., history Of Ohio county.
The shcr.trs office for tho past two
weeks. especially During the past few
days has boon rs busy as the pro
ycrbt<,l bee-hfye-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29
RECRUITING SLACK
Mas Slack at Local Offices
Yestcrday-One Man to
Columbus

Recruiting at the local Offices was
very slack yesterday only three men
being accepted at all the offices. The
men were accepted at the army office,
They will he sent away later in the
week. probably Friday There were
no men accepted ut tho marine office
Yesterday. Two were rejected. and
they were tho only applicants The
navy Office was closed as Mate Too
moy. the officer in charge. was in
New Martinsvi}le.
The navy recruiting office Will be
open all day, and the marine and army
Offices till noon.
William Murphy of Steubonriflsr
who was accepted AT the local army
office Monday. was sem 10 the Column
bus barracks Yesterday morning.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29
ANOTHER CLEANUP"
CORPS ORGANIZED
Boys OF St. Mary-s PnrochiRl School
join tho MovcmeE

The hoys at 81. Marys rar"rhial
school wcr,, organized into o CLEAN r
corps yesterday. by rruhatlon Officer
Frazier. Mr.. Frezcr stated that there
were abc-lt forty fin" boys III the bunch
Hn,, that they are going To 40, After the
work with ali tho energy in their bodies.
The sisters ut this school ARR very anxi-
gus IN assist in every way possible"
They state that they have bcrn struS-
,linS with this prolS'altlnn for long
time and they wore mighty glad to 81"
Mr. f'razinr.
If thinks 20 IN like this. Wheeling
will earn the nam" nf -Spotlrsa town
before many months have elapsed. and
IT will mos; certainly deserve II. II the
efforts Of the kIddi"s Of the town count
for anything.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29
Eayorlte couch Medicine

There arc good reasons why Cham
her,ain's Cough Remedy Is preferred
to any other by many mothers OF
Young children. Read what one OF
Them SAYS about it.: Last winter my
daughter had an attack Of Group and
gaVe her Chamberlain's Cough Rem
cdv, It relieved her at once. My tx
nerience and that OF my friends Is that
This medicine will do all that Is claim
I'd for It" writes Mrs. W. H Wood.
LINN Ohio Obtanabae eTerywhcre.
ADV.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29
Now York Casino Success Coming

"Invc n'Mikc" Is the iitlc OF " hat has
proved Ia l.: during run IN on" snitd
year In New York. an extremely we'll
dressed md poll" musical comedy be-
ing clean and sparkling. with youth
and b-,aUty on tap Throughout. Love
o'Mlkr- will he presented al tho Court
on Saturday. December |. matinee and
niert The prolific author Of numerous
operas. including Robin Hood" has
written the lyrics for something over
20 musical numbers by the tuncful
composer. Jerome Kern whose must
cal shows oh Boy" Very Good Ed
die, - arfd -'HaVe-a Heart" arc famous,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29
TEACHERS EXAMINATION
BEGINS DECEMBER 7.
To Be Held for instructors OF Various
Departments Of Wheeling High
School.

A regular examination for INC
teachers Of the Wheeling schools Will
be- held on December and $ in The
penmanship ronrl Of the wheeling
high school building. tn" order OF the
suhkcrs and their Tim" nf cXamna'
ton being a. follows:
Friday. December II y. M. gram
mar: $50 p. M. physiology: p. m.
music and reading.
Saturday. December S---S:30 a. H..
arithmetic; 10 a. m. pedagogy: II a.
H.. spelling; 1870 a. m, writing; l:5"
n m. geography: 3 p. m. literature'
400 n. m, history.
Col, !. \. Miller. Principal |. +.
Ewing and Superintendent {. l..
Citizens compos" III" examining
board.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29
Y. M. C.. A. OPEN HOUSE

Open house" will be observed to-
afternoon and evening tn tbs
Y. NJ. G. \. Members OF the associat
ton have been invited.
The junior gym class OF The I. Nj
G. A will meet as usual tomorrow
at $3.50 o'clock. regardless OF
the Thanksgiving holiday, Prof. Milk
Ter announced this morning. II
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29
THANKSGIVING SERVICES.

TIL, annual THANKSGIVING s.'rvt"|' Mt
tho First English Lutheran church.
will he conducted by the pastor. the
Roy Il. \. lInrShulsn. WHOSE cnngrrER-
lions II, Flgrwond and WarwO"d will
also unite In the service AT tho Moth
err church
Special scl"ctions will h" sung ny the
nuartrttc or tho First church. tnclud-
;nF klpiing's PROFESSIONAL" The arrv
Ice will begin prom1tly NJ 1000 n N.
and will close in ample ume for tho
worehipp~ To- meet other engagements
nj the noon hour. The public is most
cordial! invited 10 j"in in this s"rv-
ice. .
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29

earn to take this up they may secuen
these patterns by writing 20 Mrs.. PtS-
Sptt. ?32 Fourteenth street. y. W.
Washington
As oue of the speakers at the couveIt-
ton in Baltimore. put it. The clothes
made must show due consideration fun
the people ue arc trying TO servo" And
after all. Ia not that what our nation
at home il :TyinS to do:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29
THIS WEAK,
NERVOUS
TOOK Y|NOL
1t Mde He. Strong 2nd
Well

Batrveld. Wis.-"1 was in weak.
oervos. rundown. anaeraic condi-
ton, 0 that my housework was
burde. Vinol was recommended,
and made me wen and strong. 1t
is crtainly the best tonic and
s.re1sth creator have ever taken -
Mrs John Lewis
vnol is a cod liver and iron con-
sdttional remedy for weak. nervous
rundown conditions OF men. women
antchildren Your money will be re-
tuued If it does not help you
pge-Davls Drug Co. wheeling. Tinol
ts Ole In bridgeport by the Dent Phar-
rnyy. and n the best, drug store In
svey town and city in the country.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29
EXPLOSIVE OFFICERS
FOR WARWOOD NAMED
Justice Of the Peace LUtz and Sutton
Appointed-Setbert at Elm Grove
Reidel at Benwood.

JuSr!,uS Of tn. Pcacc I.utz and Sutton
~ Narwnnd have b..''u Appnnte-l to iS-
SUE federal ."Npl"siv" licenses in the
Warunud district to assist County Clerk
T. Howard W. H.. Justice Charles Sci
bert ~as appointed 10 q relative posi-
,ion a few days AZ" for tn" Elm Grove
distrtcl Justice inul Rcidsl has boon
named for The B"nwond district. All
the appontns wl! work Directly under
Mr. Wells.
Tn" new federal "nartrrcnt requires
I'll persons buying. hnHdling "r smiling
any kipds Of explosives to t'tk" out
lt~ens. Violation nc tho law carries
with il Il heavy fine and Jail sentence.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29
TEACHERS CONVENTION

An excellent program has been pro
vided for The twelfth annual cunv"n.
ton uf lhr Teachers association
which will b" held Today and tomor
row al Lincoln school. Some very fine
speakers will talk on various interest,"
ing subjects. and it wil! hr one 0C the
most important educational sessions
Of 'hr wear
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29
Marriage Licenses

Robert James Wells. IS. and Clnrt, t.
I,rrtnntn. ~ both Of Holloway. o.
l.ur"r." j. Coleman. -. WhetAins:. and
Agnes "'hrrsa Nau Id Ewuol-
john Thurman AmInonA 90. I:uhy
IscnEh"od. 90. both OF WcilSbure.
William A. Rumscy.. 80. rts"nlrr IA.
and Iva ". Veneer. IS. Pittsburgh.
Arthur O. Fay, ~. Wilma y. HAP
line. Is. both or Dallas.
Charles II. Doan Is. Goldic l.. ';iV"ns
IS, both OF Ohio county
Jarncs W. HcSSon, -, and Tcsta
Wheeler. "a. both Of Belmont, Ohio.
Everett D. Stonnbratker. %. rrIn Me-
Kelley. %. both ur liclmcut ruunty. g.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29
Always q Good 6h0U.

Always good show, Is the criticism
hoard concerning the Military Maids
company. which will be seen At the
Court Monday And Tuesday. December
and 4. The presenting company Is
better than ever. thn vaudeville speetAj-
ties more srnSat ional and the book and
music of the two act musical comedy
!s' By far tho best thing In btHleoQuS
this season.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29
NFN I'VI.. F-TT'Fa NJ = : y ="
q INF. CAmp GreuL

nrinkmirrs Studio will b" open all
day and evening today. W. make tn"
finest pictures in Wheeling. Come IL
l414 Market street.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29
BED CROSS NOTES.

The Kings daughters wrrn $eTIuS al
tho Red Cross headquarters y"Strr'iay
under the dircctiun Of Mrs w W
Trivia
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29

are sung by the principals. Among
them are Shcp Camp Bobby Walton.
Henry Vincent. Bob Mcclellan. Olga
Brooks Marguerite Devon. Louise Will
hanson. Jerry Savage. Gladys Reed.
six pretty girls and as many young
Int>n
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29

The ladies TT 81 Jlm"$ Lutheran
church uis" worked at IN, led ross
rooms on Wednesday,. Their: W"r" Il
small GrouII al ladies engaged III pre-
pairing surgical dressings
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-29

There Will i"' Ia" work attended I" a,
Erd Crl.NS headquarters. to-day. ~, II ~
ThankS;i WING.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
BANK GUARD SAID
TO Be BOND THIEF
special Onlcer at Portland Hank,
Former Football star. Arrested
for Larceny Liberty i,onds

Portland. Dec. Eighteen
thousand dollars worth OF Liberty
loan bonds In an express package,
mysterlously stolen from the North
western National bank here, have
been located, when an unnamed man
presented the interest coupons for
conversion into cash. The bonds
have not yet been recovered. but II
Ia expected they will be soon.
Later In the day a warrant was
issued for the arrest OF Clyde A. Ru-
pert. special oficer and watchman
at the bank. charging him with hay-
ing stolen the bonds. When ques-
toned by the bank off,cials. Rupert.
who was armed, escaped from the
bank.
Announcement was also made
late In the afternoon. that the man
who brought the coupons to the
bank for cashlng. was named Alfred
RIx who says he bought the bonds
from Rupert. Rupert was former.
ly football captain Of the Multnomah
club.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
FIRST WAR.DRAF 7
BLANK IS MAILED
Questionnaires for hegistrants Are
Being Mailed In Lots of Five Per
Gent Each Day

The local registration board on
Saturday commenced the mailing to
Josephine county's list OF registrants
the questIonnaires which will be the
basis for the arranging OF regis
tered men in classifIcations based
on their qualifications for military
service.
In compliance with the war de-
partment's orders, five per cent Of
the connty's list is to have the ques-
tionnaIres mailed to them each day.
commencing Saturday. Five per cent
will be mailed each day until the
full list Of sos have been mailed
out. Those mailed today were to
men numbered from to 20.
The once Of the Josephine county
registration board Is In the Masonic
Temple building. room 8. with the
Josephine County Abstract company.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
FARMERS CAUSE ROW
ON T|LLER CUTOFF

Roseburg. Dec. l5.-Four resi-
dents Of Elk creek are suing the
county court Of Douglas county for
the purpose OF closing part Of the
road constructed on the proposed
Crater Lake cutoff through Tiller.
The complainants are R. W. Thoma-
son, w. p. Thomason, Lewis Thoma-
son and Mary Furlong. The land
owners want the right to fence the
right-of-way. and to gain their pur-
pose allege that the orders Of the
county court are Illegal because the
road was never viewed by regular
and sworn viewers, but that plano
were adopted and drawn. and the
route selected by government engi-
neer named J. T. Schuyler, who had
no legal right to pick the route.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
TEMPERATURES REACHING 80
BEIDw BRINGS GREAT SUI
FERING AMONG POOR
MANY RAILROADS SNOWBOUNO|
New York CITY Facing = Goal Fam
Inc Dvse to Icebound Ferries.
streets Remain Uncleared

Chicago. Dec. i5.-All the coun-
try east Of the Rocky mountains Is
now feeling the effect Of the general
onslaught by winter. The west and
northwest are storm-bound and en-
veloped In one Of the most severe
cold spells In years.
Some sections report temperatures
az low as rs and 30 degrees below
zero. chiefly In the Dakotas. Ne
braska, Montana and Minnesota.
In most OF New England there Is
snow three to Ave feet In depth and
stlll deeper In the Berkshire hills.
Trains In that territory have been
putting up a losing fight against the
snow drifts all Of today and last
night and are being cancelled as
soon AZ they arrive at a town where
the passengers and crews can be fed
and housed.
Heavy snow is falling at Albany
and west from there as far as Ro-
chester. Eight passenger trains are
stalled In snow drifts near Syracuse.
In Chicago trains were all late.
Elevated. surface and steam tranic
was badly impeded and deliveries
from stores were slow and uncer-
tain. The heavy fall Of snow. Ave
and one-half inches on the level.
still covered all but the streets in
the loop district. as they cannot
find laborers. It cost $500 to have
the snow removed from few Of the
fCnnfinuad IN Pare ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
women SHOULD HEAR
TALK At LUNCHEON

In letter received Saturday by
the Chamber Of Commerce. w. X.
Newell. assistant food administrator
for Oregon. in speaking of his talk
before the Chamber OF Commerce
luncheon Monday noon. asks espe-
cially that as many women as pos
sible attend.
Mr.. Newell's, talk will be highly
interesting. Aside from the deep
Importance OF his subject and the
fact that he speaks with authority.
Mr.. Newell Is one Of Oregon's lead
ing men and would be a most inter
esting talker at any time. The
luncheon will start promptly at IL
O'Clock.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
BOlSHEWM ARREST
AMERICAN IN SIBERIA

petrograd. Dec. i5.-Chas. s.
Smith. Of 81. Louis, member OF
the stan OF John +. Stevens. head Of
the American railway commission to
Russia. Is reported TO be under ar
rest at Tchita., siberia. In company
with N. oustronsoH. former assist
ant minister Of railways,
Oustrougon was arrested as a
member Of the PROVISIONAL govern
ment. Ambassador Francis has no.
titled the American consul to inter
vene. The Bolsheviki headquarters
has stated that II any American has
been arrested. II was by mistake and
that he will be released.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
HOLLANDS NAVAL
PROGRAM MODEST

The Hague, Netherlands, Dec. s..
The navy estimates Of the Meth
srlands for 1919 provided for the
building OF three submarines and o
mine-layer for the mother country.
and three submarines for the Meth
erlands East indies A number OF
submarines already are under con-
struction. The refusal Of the Unit
ed States to sanction the building OF
three such boats at San Francisco
on Hollands account, makes the
carrying out Of the modest program
very problematical at present.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
CONTRACT FOR -FOUR
THOUSAND VESSELS

New York, Dec. 15.-Raymond B.
Stevens, vice chairman Of the fed
eral shipping board. in an address
here last night. stated that contracts
have been let by the federal shipping
board for 1000 ships with net dead
weight carrying capacity Of eight
million tons.
He thought that at least six mil
jon tons would be available next
year.
Because the navy program had
tied up 65 per cent of all the avail
able shipyards, leaving but s5 per
cent that the board could utilize, he
said It had been necessary to build
shipyards but much had been ac-
compllshed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
SPECIAL DETAIL FOR
BURIAL OF SOLDIERS

With the American Army In
France, Dec. ia branch Of the
army. known as the Grave Regis
tration Service" has been organized
with the sole duty Of arranging for
the proper burial OF our soldiers who
die in France aud the care Of their
graves. II Ia a division of the ONCE
OF the chief quarterniaster and is
under the command OF a major.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
NAVAL COUNCIL Of
ALLIES IS FORMED

Washington. Dec. l5--Creation of
an allied naval council to co-ordi-
nate the naval operations Of all the
nations at war with the central pow
ers was announced tonight dn a
cablegram to the navy department
from Admiral Benson at Paris. Mem
bers Of the council, established in
accordance with the plans of the
inter-allied conference, will report
to their respective governments
with recommendations for action.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
BUY
new FLAG FOR CITY

A group Of Grants Pass good fell
lows, who have given themselves the
euphonious title OF "The Rough
necks." becoming disgusted with the
condition of the American flag
which the city Is keeping, or sup
posed to be keeping on the stan at
the railway right-of-way, have chip
ped In for the purchase of a new
flag The sum of ss1.75 has already
been collected and the new flag. 8
by 30 feet and OF the very best Of
material. has been ordered.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
HAS NARROW
ESCAPE IN ACCIDENT

Italian Headquarters, Dec. l5.-
The army automobile in which Con-
gresham Geo. H. Tinkham of Bos-
ton was riding on a visit to the
Monte Grappa line on the northern
Italian front, skidded over a noun
tain side and dropped 20 feet. The
auto was crushed to pieces and the
chauffeur was seriously injured. but
Mr. Tinkham escaped with only min
or bruises. He recently fired the
first shot from an American battery
in the Italian campaign.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
COUNCIL VOTES NOT
TO |MPEAcA n GILL

Seattle. Dec. 15.-That Mayor HI
ram c. Gill, for month past the
storm center Of the bitterest fight in
the political history Of Seattle. will
continue in ofIlce until his term ex-
pires next March. seemed certain to-
night, the city council late yesterday,
by vote Of five to three having re-
jected resolution containing i'm
peachment charges.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16

London. Dec. i5.-To the east OF
ypres the Germans In local attack
yesterday captured British first line
trenches on front Of 800 yards.
while the Germans. according 10 the
Berlin officIal communication. have
repulsed a British attack In the
Cambria sector east Of Buliecourt.
launched In an endeavor to recap
ture lost positions.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
SWISS WILL FIGHT
70 PROTECT SELVES

Washington. Dec. 5.--in thank
Ing the United States for It's dccla-
ration OF intention to strictly observe
the neutrality Of Switzerland. the
Swiss Federation declares It will
maintain It's neutrality by Its own
forces and repel any violation Of Its
borders.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16

With the American Army In
France, Thursday. Dec. ia num-
Der OF war correspondents OF impor-
tant French newspapers have visited
the American troops and followed
the lines OF communication from the
sea to the advanced camps. After
interviewing General Pershing. who
expressed to them his unalterable
confidence In an allied victory. the
journalists summarized their i'm
pressions in the following statement:
I'VE have come to a striking rea-
lization OF American power. We
have the fullest confidence in the
aid which Americas army will rem
der us and we are more than ever
convinced OF victory. We have
been struck particularly by the
brotherhood In arms of Americans
and Frenchmen and nothing reioices
',,s more than the vigor. high spirits
and enthusiasm Of our allies from
overseas"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
NEWPORT BOY KILLED
. BY mot LOADED GUN

Newport. Ore. Dec. 15.--Nugget
Doyel, aged IL. died here early to-
day from the effects Of a wound in
flicted last Tuesday BY his younger
brother. who was playing with rifle
at the home OF the children on Alsea
river. several miles above Waldport.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
WILHELM MAY MAKE
A PEACE PROPOSAL

London. Dec. Emperor Will
liam. In a Christmas message. pro-
poses to make a final peace offer
to the enemies of Germany. ION
whom. in case OF rejection. will fall
the responsibility for bloodshed in
1873" according to an unofhcial
Berlin dispatch.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
frozen ON RIDE TO
-. ENLIST WITH ARMY

Great Falls. Mont. Dec. l5.--As a
result OF a 80 mile horseback ride
in the storm Of Monday last. to en-
list In the army Albert De Maras. q
2O-year old COW puncher Of Havre Is
In the Deaconess hospital here where
he was taken suffering from frozen
face and hands. N
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16

The big guns are doing most OF
the work on the Italian front. where
the Italians still are barring the way
OF the Teutonic allies toward the
plains OF Italy.
In Thursdays fighting the Teu-
tons IN attacks between the Brenta
and the Piave rivers. again made an
insignificant gain. but as on previous
occasions. only under huge losses.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
TWO ENGINEERS ARE
WOUNDED IN FRANCE

With the American Army In
France. Dec. l5.--rA bursting shelf
wounded two American railway en-
gineers working behind the British
front. according to report received
at headquarters today. The, proiec-
tile struck in a pile OF rocks. shovels
and other tools.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
BRITISH STEAMER
FIOUNDERS AT SEA

An Atlantic Port, Dec, 1.-THE
at sea OF the British
steamer knight of the Thistle was
announced In radio message re-
ceived tonight from steamer which
reported she would land 81 survivors
here tomorrow.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
CHICAGO I. W. W. ENTER
PLEAS OF NOT GUILTY

Chicago, Dec. 15.--One hundred
members OF the I. W. w. srraigned|
here today on charge Of conspiracy
pied not guilty. .sf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16
The governors proclamation reads
s,, ~

The governors proclamation reads
as follows: y
Salem. December Is. 1917.
"At this holiday season Of the
year when. following time-honored
custom. the spirit Of giving prevails
in every home OF the land. 1t is en-
tirely fitting and proper that each
true American should feel disposed
to give such support as he can af-
ford to that great humanitarian arm
Of the federal government known as
the American Red Cross.
This is our first Christmas In the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16

ITALY IS STILL HOLDING FIRM
French Place Great Reliance Upon
Weight of American Arms When
Isesdy for Action

London. Dec. i5.-The British
have regained a part OF the ground
won yesterday by the Germans on
the ypres front. ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-16

London, Dec. t5,---The British
made further advances In Palestine,
to the northeastward OF Jerusalem.