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The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-12
VERDUN BATTLE
AGAIN WACED
French Repulse Desperate Attacks by
Crown Princes Army-Leaye
Ground Covered With Dead
When Forced to Retire.

New York, Sept. 9.-Again the
French and the Germans are engaged
in extremely heavy fighting in tie YER
Gun sectCr with the Germans trying
to recoup their losses of the end OF
last week on the right bank of the
Mouse, but with Genera. Petain's
forces holding item back almost
everywhere and covering the ground
with their dead.
Over front of !-early two miles
the Germans Sunday morning, fol-
lowing unsuccessful attacks Saturday
night in the sectors of the Bots des
Posses and the Bots desCaurie1a6, re-
turned to the fray with renewed Wig
or, especially around Hill S44. AT
some points French trenches were
captured by the Germans, but from
these they later were driven out and
the French line was entirely re-estab-
lished. 1t the fighting around the
Bots des Posses Saturday night, the
Germans left nearly 1000 dead on the
ground before the French positions
British Gain Ground.
At various points on the front held
by Field Marshal Haig, the British
troops have delivered successful at
tacks, espe tally north of St. Quen-
tin, where German positions on a
front of several hundred yards were
captured and prisoners taken. In
Flanders the British guns are still
roaring in the mighty bombardment
that has been in progress more than
a fortnight, but as yet the infantry
has not been loosed for the impend-
ing dash into the enemy territory.
The Berlin War Office reports that
northeast of st. Julien the British
delivered an attack Saturday night,
hut met with repulse, Likewise, says
Berlin, strong British reconnaissance
south of La Bassee canal and along
the Scarpe river were without success.
The British official communication
makes no mention of the forays.
There has been considerable
slackening in the German advance In
northern Russia, due in a large meas
ure to the Russians making stands at
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-12
HORSES CVERRCN TROOPS
Private Killed, II Hurt, Two Fatally
at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

Fort Sill, Okla, Sept. S.-One SOL
Gier was killed. two are not expected
to live anG nine others were more or
less seriously injured today whe,, 60
horses attached to the equipment of
E Battery, Eighth United States
Field Artillery, stampeded, after be-
coming frightened by the heavy fir
ing.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-12

ment and the Department of Justice
as another step in the government
campaign to wipe out disloyalty and
sedition
The subject was discussed today by
William H. Lamar, solicitor of the
Postoffice Department, and William C.
Fits, assistant attorney general
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-12
BAR MAILS TO DISLOYAL
POstOiiice and Justice Departments
Considering Step.

Washington. Sept. S.-Closing the
mails to disloyal citizens is under con-
by the Postoffice Depart
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-12
Piles Cured In 6 to II Days

Year druggist will refund money II PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case Of ticking.
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6to days
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-12
TO Cure . Cold In One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. II stops the
Cough and Headache and works of the Cold.
Druggists refund money Il Il fails to cure.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20
DAGsBoRo.

The proceeds Of the festival held by
the members Of the NJ. P Church last
Saturday evening, amounted to over $50,
about $3s being cleared after paying ex-
penses.
The shirt factory is now closed for four
weeks more, as the factory where the
goods are shipped is taking an inventory
Of the stock.
Robert Brittingham has been improv-
ing his home by the addition of out
buildings and repaired porches. B. Tim
mons and A. Barber are also making ex-
tensive repairs.
The following have been elected as
teachers for the ensuing term; Edward
F. Reynolds, principal; Anna L. Cam
non, principal; Florence Marvel, 4th
and 9Th grades; Cynthia Reynolds. End
and Srd grades; Lima West, 1st grade
All Of the teachers are from Dagsboro.
Minos Tull has enlisted in the army
and win leave July 25th for the training
camp in Alabama
Walter Timmons. son of John Tim
MONS offered his services on Wednesday
evening at the meeting held for the pur-
pose Of soliciting volunteers.
Mrs. Name Bennett entertained her
two nephews, John and Ebe Walter. Of
Rlael-Wate-, last week
Mrs. William ]. Penuel has returned
from Philadelphia and is quite i'll at this
time
Granville Cannon and wife and Ray
mond Lingo and family were entertain
ed by Milton relatives on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Granville McColley are
in Galena. Nd, the guests Of his par
ents.
Mrs. Sara Bunting has been visiting
her daughter and Granddaughter in Phila-
delphia.
Don't forget the festival on the NJ. E.
Church ground Saturday evening. for
the benefit Of the Aid Society.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20
GREENWOOD.

The Sunday School Of the Methodist
Episcopal and Methodist Protestant
Churches Of Greenwood will hold their
annual excursions on Thursday, July
26th. They viii go to Love Point this
year and viii leave about 7.SO O'Clock.
Special ra-es over the railroad have been
secured for all members of the two
schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sewell McIlvaine are
receiving congratulations on the arrival
Of a fine baby girl
Mrs Rust, mother Of T. P. Rust, re-
turned home from a two weeks visit
with friends.
Miss Lillian Short. of Dover. has been
the guest Of Miss Mary Hollis.
r. L. Coulter. Sr., has purchased a
new touring car.
Sallie Wiley visited in Philadelphia
last week
Several Of Greenwood's young men
have enlisted in Company B of Milford.
which organization will be called for fed
eral service next Wednesday.
Much complaint has been heard re-
Gently about the electric light service on
the streets of Greenwood. On the main
the nine lights has been burning regu-
larly.
Mrs. Elizabeth Long is visiting her
children in Wilmington.
Rischard Wiley. of near town. is SER
iously i'll at the present time.
Preparations for the canning Of toma-
toes are being made rapidly by the can
ners in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes and infant child
from Florida are visiting here.
Highest cash price paid for old sets Of
teeth, old gold, and silver. Pack care
fully and send in by insured mail We
will send check by return mail.
Evans & Sons, Jewellers, Milford.
ATTENTION. COMPANY B."
Get your Military Watches here and
save discount. Stokes, the Jeweler.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20

Charles Williams spent the week end
in Wilmington.
Mrs. Levetta Leverne spent the first
Of the week in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Elmer Wiley and son, Russell
were Seaford visitors on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Bennett snent
the week end in Philadelphia and VIII
mington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Owens are visit.
ing in Crisfield, Md.
Jester Morris. of Dover. is spending
the week end in Bridgeviile.
ATTENTION. COMPANY B."
Get your Military Watches here and
save discount. Stokes. the Jeweler
Legal blanks, deeds, MORTGAGES. etc
can be had at Luther Calhoun's Bar
Der Shop, where orders will be taken
for any kind of printing, as we'll a.
for ADVERTISE ents to be published In
this paper. All orders for advertis-
ing must be at the shop before Wed.
nesday noon Of the week Of publica-
ton.
LUTHER T. CALHOUN,
l-12-tf Agent Milford Chronicle.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20
ANDREWVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Bradley. from
Wilmington, have returned home after
an extended visit with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Thomas were the
guests of their daughter, Mrs. Charles
Cannon. on Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Vincent and children from
Philadelphia are visiting her sister, Mrs.
Clifford Morris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Collision have
sold the farm where they now reside and
have bought the property belonring to
Mrs. Omelia Brady at Blanchard's Sta
ton. where they will reside in the fu-
ture.
Stephen Taylor continues in a critical
condition.
The continued wet weather has caused
some ef the wheat IL tthe vicinity 20
sprout, but farmers are beginning to
thresh this week.
Mrs. Laura Collision and daughter EN-
lily, Of Harrington, are visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. George Morris.
George Morris was New York visitor
last week.
Services will be held at Bethel on Sun
day morning with Sunday School at
$3.50 and preaching at 1880 a. m. All
invited.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20
MAGNOLIA.

Mrs. Bertha Fraga, Of Cumberland,
Nd. who is on an extended trip, in
cluding Baltimore Md. and other in
teresting points, is at present the guest
Of Mrs. George w. Collins
John W Wright, of Chester. made his
regular weekly automobile trip to his
home here on Saturday, accompanied by
Frank Jester and Miss Mary Jester of
Delaware City. who were guests at the
Jester home over Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs Melville Stout and chill
dren. of Dover. were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. E. Stout on Sunday.
Zach Venables of AIardella Springs,
Md, is enjoying a visit Of two weeks
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Wyatt and
Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Stout.
A child's red sweater was lost recently.
presumably between the Corner Of Main
Street and the home Of William Jackson.
Finder please return to the store Of wy
att and George.
Tie official board having granted the
Rev. G. r. Ellis a vacation, he will take
it during the Camden Campmeeting.
With the exception of Sunday School ev-
cry Sunday morning at 9:15, there will
be no services at the church during that
time.
The teachers meeting held the closing
service on Wednesday evening with Mrs
George W. Collins. These meetings
have been exceedingly instructive and
interesting, and after vacation is over.
they will be resumed.
Mrs. A. B. Smith and Miss Kathryn
Smith enjoyed a visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Marvel in Philadelphia this
week
Mrs. Carroll Satterdeld has returned
home from a visit with relatives in Phil !
adelphia, including her daughter, Miss
Lilleas Satterfield, who has lately grad |
uated from Strayers' Business College. !
Miss Stenburg, Of New York, is visit |
ing her brother at the home of Mr.. and /
Mrs. William H. CatIin.
Mrs. John G. Barnett is entertaining +.
Mrs. Theodore Burton, Mrs. Julian
Bacon and Miss Mary Adelaide Bacon. Of .
laurel
DR.. w R. Mowbray. district super
ntendent, preached a strong sermon on
asst Sunday morning. and was entertain
ID a dinner by Rev. and Mrs. G. r.
ellis.
Miss Viola Wyatt is visiting relatives
lear Harrington.
Early apples are of fine quality and
re selling for fancy prices.
Mrs. Maggie Davis, of SeTbyville, is
he guest of DR.. and Mrs. James Mar
in.
Mrs. J. W Kerbin has as her guests
Grs Huldah Chambers and Miss Ida
'hanbers of PhfIadaInhia 4:
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20
BRIDGEVILLE.

Miss Leta S. Dickerson, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. George NJ. DickersOn, of
Bridgeville, and Edwin Wiley, of Green
wood. were quietly married Saturday ev-
ening, July 14th, by Rev. c. c. Day,
pastor of the Methodist Protestant
Church. of Harrington. After a short
wedding trip they will reside in Green
wood.
Six more young men in Bridgeville Of
fered their services to the government
last Friday evening. and four Of them
were accepted. They are Walter Roe,
Jessie Roe, Charles Robinson and John
Day. The two rejected are Paul Bren-
nard and Lawrence Reynolds. This is
a total Of about twenty-five who have
enlisted here recently.
Dr.. 7. A. Breen, a local veterarian
was called by the government on Friday
and sent to Texas. He has been COM
missioned as a veterinary surgeon in the
cavalry.
Butterbeans have made their appear
anee in the local markets and are SELL
ing for 25 cper quart.
Frank Swain, who has been visiting
friends here, has returned to his home
III washington, ID. c.
Apples are coming into the local mar
ket slowly and the prices are selling
from S1.50 to Sis. Cucumbers are
plentiful and are selling from so to 81 90
Owing to the heavy rains the farmers
nave been unable to thresh their wheat
crop and in many instances the grain
mas commenced to sprout.
Franklin Hinson has returned how,
after an extended visit with relatives
and friends in Smyrna.
Miss Hattie Bennett, Of PhiladeIpbia
Is spending her vacation here with her
mother Mrs. Mary Bennett.
Ralph W. Adams is confined to a Phil
adelphia hospital where he has under
gone slight operation, and at this tf,,a
is rapidly improving.
Jesse Legar and bride, of Milford have
2eeR visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Legar. Sr.
An accident in which death miob+ |
nave figured. was narrowly averted SIM
lay morning last when the driver Of an |
'u'0ihoDle bearing a Pennsylvania Ii |
'ense' saw the northbound passenge,
rain bearing down upon him. swey.ys5 !
io"n the siding. Some of the occunants
u the car jumped and were slightly in
ured' while others tainted. The mo
'hihe was damaged considerably. ana
ne siding light was completely dep7oT-
shed. uei''oi-
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20
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FELTON,.

The festival given by the ladies of the
Methodist Protestant Church last Thurs
day was success in every respect.
Willard Carson, of Philadelphia, was
a week end visitor with friends in and
near FELTON,
J. Frank Rice has returned home from
city hospital. where he has been un-
dergoing treatment. At this time there
is but little improvement in his condi-
ton
Miss Madeline Reeves has returned to
her home, after spending a few days
with Miss May Herring.
Earl Roth returned to wilmington on
Tuesday after spending a short time Wis
it with Edgar Hill.
The teaching staff of the FELTON, Pub
lie Schools was completed when the
board of education elected Professor
Johnson, Of Philadelphia, principal. and
Miss Iva Kent, primary teacher. The
other grades had been filed
Mrs. Frank Abbott and Miss Eva Bar
Gus, who have been on the sick list, are
able to be around.
Mrs Arthur Emprey and Mrs. Lyman
Hill have been entertaining Miss Bridge.
Miss Margaret Reynolds has accept
ed a position in Wilmington for the sum
mer.
Miss Elizabeth Bastian has returned
from visit with friends in Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20
HARRINGTON.


Miss Emma Smith. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Smith. and Aza
Stephen Pollitt, Of wilmington, were re-
Gently married at the home of the bride
Mr. and Mrs. Pollitt are residing in
| wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walls entertained their
daughter, Helen, Of Riverside. N. j..
and their son, Riley. of Chester, Pa.
during their vacations.
William Wix has returned from the
west for a short visit.
Mr. and Mrs William Simpson recent
ly entertained their son Harry, OF West
Chester
Prof. E. J. Nelson and daughter. of
Lakewood N. j.. have been visiting rel
atives and friends here and other places
in Delaware
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Simpson Of
Wilmington have been Harrington visit
ors. Preston Price accompanied them
Mrs. Sara Witcraft has returned to
her home after a prolonged visit away
Rev George Hardesty and relatives Of
Seaford, were called to the bedside of his
sister who was i'll. Mrs. Margaret Simp-
son and Miss Edith Simpson have also
been in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs Clark Smith, who have
been visiting their parents here, will
spend the week end in Wilmington.
Miss Hazel Kates, who has been at
tending Delaware College. will teach at
Maple Grove; Miss Florence Slaughter at
Prospect; Miss Minnie Price will return
to Raughley's, while Mrs. Ross will go
back to Thomas for the ninth year.
Miss Minnie Price is spending the
week end with her sister, Mrs. Anna
Goodeu, of Willow Grove
Wesley Thawley, who is practicing
law in Baltimore, will soon visit his
mother, Mrs. Robert Thawley. who is
under the care of physician Mr.. !
Thawley spent the last week in Gettys- |
burg.
Mrs. Frank Porter is quite III. having /
a physician in constant attendance.
1t has been announced that Children's
Day exercises VIII be held at Burrsville
Protestant Church next Sunday morning.
Should the morning prove stormy the
win be held in the afternoon,
and should that time be incIement they
viii be postponed until evening. On ac-
count Of the numerous storms. three
]
gited.
The women throughout the state who
are devoting their lives to educational,
club. and social upIift work. should
'orm a delegation this summer. while
Congress is still in session. and be the
guests Of the first woman elected to help
make national laws. From her kind in
itation to Mrs. Alice H. Ross, Miss
Jeanette Rankin, of Montana. will be de-
ighted to receive them. In this week
nissive Miss Rankin says there seems
o be no indication that Congress will
ldjourn in the near future. Perhaps
'ome Of the state organizations win see
it to benefit themselves Of the invitation &
md go to Washington. /
ATTENTION! COMPANY B." Y
Get your Military Watches here and s
ave discount. Stokes, the Jeweler. c
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20
Hnckleberrles have made t

Huckleberries have made their ap-
pearance in our local market, and are
selling for ten cents per quart.
Authorities are on the lookout for Ray
mond West. a young white boy of this
town, who is wanted in connection with
the theft Of three boxes Of crabs. Last
Friday night he was placed under arrest
and carried before Justice of the Peace
H. P. Squattlander to answer the charge
but he had only been in the magistrates
Office a short time when he pulled a re-
volver and began shooting. with the re-
suit that one Of the bullets took effect
in the leg Of Lorenzo Brittingham. He
then made his escape and since that
time has been in hiding. Whether he
intended to shoot Brittingham or merely
intended to frighten the crowd so that
he might gain his liberty. is not known.
Young West is the son Of Alexander
West, mill man. and at the February
term of court was indicted and a true
bill found against him for breaking into
the store Of Collins & Ryan. of George
town. The case was continued until the
April term and a plea Of guilty entered.
He was prObated to his father for two
years. Young West is about II years old
and is a fisherman 1t is said that he
has succeeded in accumulating about
$500. 1t is believed that he is in hiding
somewhere around the banks of the In
dian River waiting a chance to get to
his home in order to obtain money so
that he may get out Of the State.
Highest cash price paid for old sets Of |
teeth, old gold, and silver. Pack care
fully and send in by insured mail. We
viii send checl, by return mail.
Evans < Sons, jewelers.. Milford
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20
LOVES x-ROADs.

The Sunday School of Bethany NJ. E.
Church will hold their annual outing at
Oak Orchard on Thursday, July 26th.
Owing to the storm last Saturday even
ing the picnic was postponed until Sat
urday, July 2Sth.
Wheat and rye thrashing seems to be
the principal work this week as it was so
stormy last week there could be nothing
done.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lewis, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clay Lewis and family, Reuben Al
len and daughter Hazel, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Allen, all Of Bridgeviile, Silas
Lewis Of Wilmington, motored here and
visited relatives Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spicer and son
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Collins Sun
day.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20

Some one wants what you have to
sell! Then advertise it n the Chron-
icle next week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06

ROYAL CUTTER MAKES
4 ROYAL HEATHER CHINEE

One ~ the decided hits In The Ten
derfoot" the rnirth- provoking musical
comedy in which the Comic opera
Players are appearing at the Academy
this week. Is being scored by Royal
Gutter. who has the role OF the China
man. Hop Lee. Mr.. Cutter is a charae-
ter actor Of uncommon ability and his
work in The Tenderfooi" Is mark ed
by skill and keen sense OF character
ization- Unlike most musical comedies.
the curtain does not rise on the ntst
aet to the accompaniment Of an open
ing chorus number. Instead. the stage
Is occupied solely hy Hop Lee. who Is
busy over washtuh and who sings
a comical dirty concerning his trials
and fluctuations. Immediately after
ward the male chorus and Edward
Basse and Ernest Geyer come dashing
IN "a sins ACCUSING cong called IF re
Texas Rangers, In preparation for
g,rt*eiat s1ion next week is JLets Co"
pretentious musical review in two
acts and ten scenes. II will he the
most lavish entertainment OF It's kind
ever offered In Richmond by an or
SANITATION like the Comic Opera Play
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06
THIRD BATTLE WITH
BEARS THIS AFTERNOON
After Breaking Even in the Holiday Games virgnians and
League Leaders in Play for Rubber at -Four Thirty
Today Teams Eager to Go After Day Of Rest

quently hits them long enough to give
himself plenty of time.
Pat MacGaffigan. the new short
field man, has proven himself one
Of the best in the business repeated
~ since his recent arrival Although
his error was responsible for the loss
OF the morning game, he played in
his usual good form. The miscue was
made on an easy chance. the ball
simply slipping out of his hands, such
an error as will occur in the best reg
ulated ball clubs. 1t is a safe bet
that the most rabid fan In the bleach
ers didn't grind his molars half as
fercely as did the perpetrator of the
costly error. Then Mac proved his
worth by winning the second game,
sing e-hande1.
II the pitchers continue to show
anything like the form displayed
Wednesday. the ascent Of the ladder
will resemble the mercury's antics on
about seven Moons OF each recent
week
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06
GREAT AIRCRAFT BILL
WILL Be INTRODUCED
TO-DAY IN HOUSE

Washin gton, July 5.--Chairman
Dent, of the house military affairs
committee, tonight announced that
he would introduce. in the house to-
morrow morning the administration
-bllls to authorize construction of
a great American Air fleet. Two sep
arate measures were prepared by the
war department, one carrying $685.
600. 600, and the other dealing with
personnel and organization. The
legislative path will be cleared for
immediate action on the . bills and
hearings are TO begin Immediately
after their Introduction in the house.
The hearings are 10 he conducted by
a subcommittee of the house military
affairs committee.
President Wilson. under the bill.
providing fo~ personnel is given
sweeping powers in the organization
Of the air.