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Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
SIX SONS IN ARMY AND NAVY.
Two Others OF Texas Woman Plan
ming To Enlist.

Houston, Texas.-Six Of the eight
sons of Mrs Della Tate are serving
their country now and the other two
will enlist as soon as they can make
provisions for their wives. Mrs. Tate
herself announced these facts at the
navy recruiting station as William F.
Tate signed up for the navy. The
services of the Tates are shared equal.
ly by the army and navy.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
NEWsY ITEMS.

An American sterilization plant is
to be installed at Lima, Peru. to purify
the water used by that city. The
water system of Lima will probably
be reconstructed and enlarged in the
near future
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
To Release College Men.

State College, Pa.-Seniors In the
Pennsylvania State School Of Agr1cul-
ture who are ready to take places on
farms will be permitted to leave COL
lege Immediately and will receive their
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
$4,000 SHELLS INTO RHEIMS.
French Deputy Accuses Germans OF
AbominabIe Vandalism.

Paris.-"Since the first Of April 65,-
900 shells have fallen into Rheims,
said Camille Lenoir, Deputy for Rheims,
who has just returned to Paris from
a visit to his constituency. 1.-THE
number Of houses demolished or set
on fire." the Deputy continued, exceeds
anything experienced in preceding
bombardments. Germany, with abom-
Unable vandalism, again has begun to
shell the cathedral.
Il declare on my honor that moth
ing from military point of view justi-
fies our enemies in saying that they
have reasons to fire on our admirable
basilica."
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
RAISING OF CHICKENS URGED.
Would Add 1oo,oo0,ooo Pounds To
Nations Meat Supply.

Chicago. = One hundred million
mounds can be added to the nations
meat supply within six months If peo-
oIe will grasp their opportunities to
raise chickens. This proposition was
laid before a meeting of the American
Poultry Association here by E T.
Richards, of Cedar Rapids, Ia. prcsi-
dent of the organization. He said the
Department of Agriculture approved
ths plan to raise more chickens.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
WANTS TO SAVE DAYLIGHT.


New York Committee Also Aims At
Economy and Health.
New York-The New York Day.
light Saving Committee adopted a
resolution requesting President Will
son and the Council of National De-
fense to urge Congress to adopt the
proposed daylight saving plan as a
war measure. The memorial en-
phasized the value of the idea as
stimulus to home gardening, economy
in fuel consumption and promotion of
health through recreation.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

An onion or potato is given away
drug store.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
FOR FOOD DICTATORSHIP.
Broadest Kind Of Powers To Be
Granted BY Congress.

Washington. - Broad governmental
powers to control food production, dis
tribution and possibly even prices were
provided in legislation drawn for pre-
sentation to Congress.
Authority to establish virtual food
dictatorship, If necessary, may be ask
ed by the Administration as war
measure.
The Department of Agriculture is
organizing nationwide system CT
State, county and local committees to
stimulate crop production, and is max
ing strenuous efforts to unity the ac-
tivities of agricultural colleges and
farm organizations to this end.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
BRITAIN SEIZES FLOUR MILLS.

Owners May Run Them Under Direc-
tlon Of Food Controller.
London.-Baron Devonport, the Food
Controller, issued an order for the
taking over of all -four mills in the
United Kingdom April 80 by his de-
partment 1t is presumed that the
mills will continue to be operated by
their present owners under the super
vision of the food controller.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
Holland ProcIaims Neutrality.

ashinston-Holland has formally
notified the State Department that it
viii maintain a strict neutrality in the
war between Germany and the United
States.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
FIRED ON LIFEBOATS.
More German "FrIghtfuIness" Is Re-
ported BY Norwegian Boat Crew.

London.-A Reuters dispatch from
Christiania says that an inquiry into
the sinking of the Norwegian steamer
The Star, has revealed that the at
tacking submarine fired on the life
boats as they were being lowered.
Afterward the Germans looted the
steamer.
The dispatch also says that the cap
tain of the Norwegian steamer Blom-
vaag reports that a submarine fired
on his boats as they were being low
cred, killing four sailors. He adds
that the attackers looted the cabins
Of the ship.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
Statue OF Wilson In France.

Deauville, France.-Upon the Initial
i've of Mayor LIE Hoe, committee Of
citizens has been appointed for the
erection OF a statue Of President viii.
son here.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

John B. Sneckenberger, aged II, a
retired farmer, died in his home at
Boards Church, near Chewsville, from
general debility. He leaves two daugh-
ters (Mrs. Samuel Ridenour and Mrs.
William Lonanecker, of Chewsville)
and two sons (Keller and Samuel
Sneckenberger, near Chewsville).
Plans are being formulated by the
Mayor and Council for utilizing unused
land in Hagerstown's city park for the
planting of vegetables. The land will
be divided into lots and certain Dor
ton of ground will be allotted to any
man, woman or child who may apply
in the order of priority for the cultiva-
ton of vegetables this season. ]. Ellis
worth Stonebraker, president of the
Antietam Paper Company, has agreed
to give to all employees of the COM
pany's plant near Security tract of
land on the farm adjoining the mill
hpon which they may grow vegetables.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
Want To Do Their Bit.

Washington. = From every quarter
Of the world the Department of State
diplomatic and consular officers for
service with the colors.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
Safe Conduct Violated.

London.-Officials here of the Com
mission for Relief in Belgium have
been advised that the steamship Ring
horn, outward bound from Rotterdam
with a safe conduct, has been sunk.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
FRANCE HoNoRS AMERICA.
resident Poincare and Ambassador
Sharp At Ceremony.

Sharp At Ceremony.
Paris. AN impressive ceremony
French Maritime League in honor of
United States Rear Admiral Lacaze
presided and among those present
were President Poincaire, American
Ambassador Sharp and Alexander Mil
lerand, former Minister of War.
A large crowd made an enthusiastic
demonstration with French and Ameri-
can flags, while the patriotic airs of
both countries were played.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
MAY WORK GERMANS IN PARK.
New York State Negotiating With

New York State Negotiating With
Washington For Sailors.
Washington. = Negotiations have
been commenced between the Depart
ment of Labor and the New York
State government to place the seamen
from the seized German and Austrian
merchant ships at work in Palisades
Park, on the banks of the Hudson
River The State government has
available $2,5OO,OOO for Improvements
in the park if the labor can be
secured.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

In ST. Mary's Protestant Episcopal
Church, Emmerton, Rev w. A. Craw-
ford-Frost preached on Food Conserva-
ton and suggested as a slogan for the
anti-waste campaign: Eat plenty, but
don't overload the plate. He said that
nine-tenths OF the garbage waste was
due to the careless habit OF overload
ing the plate.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

inexpensive American sewing ma
chimes should find ready market
in Brazil.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
BELGIAN RELIEF SHIPS SUNK.
The knongsIi, From Portland, Me.
With Crew Mostly American.

Amsterdam (via London) The re-
lief ship Knongsli has been sunk by
mine or submarine. One member OF
the crew is missing, the remainder
having been rescued The Knongsli
was hit while in the so-called safe
zone. The others who were on board,
"a in number, of whom 10 are Ameri-
cans, have been landed in Ymuiden.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
Spain Continues Strictly Neutral.

Madrid (via Paris The new cab
sued a note announcing that it will
maintain strict neutrality toward all
the belligerents.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
Berlin Reports New Battle.

Berlin.-The official statement is
sued by the German War Office re-
ports that new engagements developed
between Prosnes, east of Rheims and
the Suippes valley.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

The date Of the introduction of tho
magnetic needle into Europe is un-
known. but it came as many suppose,
from the Chinese through the Arab
sailors and traders, and it probably
was already a nautical instrument.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

William A. Morton, Jr, of near Belts
vile, and his fiancee, Miss Anna B.
Handy, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
W. Handy, Of Hyattsville, were in
stantly killed, when an express train
crashed into their automobile as they
were crossing the tracks of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad at HyattSville.
William Towers and four Italians just
alighted from train from Washing
ton were injured by the wreckage of
the machine.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

New York shilling, or York shilling,
is the old Spanish real" or one
eighth of a dollar. 1t is about equiv
alent in value to sixpence, English.
In the Southern States it is called .
bit.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
ALIENS TO WORK ON FARMS.
5000 Held In American Immigration
Stations.

Washington. - Farming on public
land will be the work assigned to most
of the 5000 aliens held in American
immigration stations. They include
sailors from German and Austrian
ships. Details Of the plan will be
made public within the next few days,
after a conference between Secretary
Wilson and Secretary Lane.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

The Circuit Court for Dorchester
County convened for the April term
Monday, Chief Judge John R. Pattison
presiding A civil case almost unique
in the legal annals of Maryland is
docketed for trial. 1t involves the
estate of the late Simon P. Charles,
who left an estate valued at $4,000.
claims for the estate. Mrs. Elena Lane
is another claimant, asserting that she
is a half sister of Charles
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

Prof Oliver H. Bruce, Sr., for 80
years town recorder of Westernport
and father of City Magistrate Oliver
H. Bruce, of Cumberland, underwent
an operation for appendicitis.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

Washington.-France's war COM
missioners to the United States reach
ed Washington on board the Presi-
Dental Yacht Mayf1ower
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
BUYS 500 TONS OF BACON.
Government Places Order At IS Cents
Pound

Pound.
Chicago-One million pounds of
bacon, at 35 cents a pound, has been
purchased here by the Government in
the last few days. This is the highest
grade of bacon. Among packers it
was said that modification of Gov
ernment specifications as to bacon
would make for economy. Canned
sausage and canned corn beef also
has been bought in considerable guam
titles.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
GERMAN DEsTRoYERs SUNK.
Two, Possibly Three, Of Five Raiders
Sent To Bottom.

London.-The Admiralty announces
that two German destroyers, possibly
three, have been sunk in the course of
a German raid near Dover. Five Ger
man destroyers took part in the Dover
raid. They were engaged by two
Dover patrol vessels. The British suf-
fered no material damage. The Brit
ish casualties were slight in compari
son with the results obtained A re-
port by the British Admiralty gives
the number of Germans saved as 10
officers and 108 men.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

Persistent appeals for young men
for the militia in Somerset county has
resulted in the formation at the Wash
ington High School in Princess Anne
a military company of "a boys under
the tutorship of Prof. w. S. Fitzgerald,
formerly of St. Johns College, An
napolis. CalisteniC and drill exercises
are taken each day and the boys have
been promised the use of army rifles
and uniforms Three of the boys have
already been appointed corporals and
are in charge of three squads
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
NAVAL COLLIER BEACHED.
Run Ashore After Being Rammed BY
Another Vessel.

Washington.-A naval collier, the
the authorities, was beached in Hamp.
ton Roads to prevent her from sinking
after being rammed by another vessel.
The collier now lies in water up to her
second deck and with a great hole in
her hull. Navy officials say, however,
that she can be foated and repaired
quickly.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
RULES FOR ENEMY ALIENS.
VIII Be Allowed To Enter United
If Interest Is Innocent

Washington.-Rules for the admis-
sion Of enemy aliens during the war
just announced, require that their ap-
plications be passed upon by both the
immigration service and the Depart
ment Of Justice. Enemy aliens will
be admitted as readily as any aliens,
it is explained If their purpose can be
established as innocent. Aliens seek
ing to depart will be held by the i'm
migration service for Department Of
Justice investigation.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

Great Britain now has 276 electric
lty companies, with a capital of $685.
100000.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

vienna reported a saving of $4,000
worth of gas under last years new
time schedule.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
ARGENTINA NEAR BREAK.
Sends Germany Sharp Note Demanding
Satisfaction For Outraqes.

Buenos Aires. The Government
has sent to Germany an energetic note
demanding complete satisfaction for
the sinking Of the Argentinian sailing
ship Monte Protegido. The Argen-
tinian Minister is instructed to imme-
diately break of relations II Germany
attempts to eyade responsibility for
the loss Of the vessel.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
WOULD TRAIN AMERICANS.
Capt. Sweeny, Who Fought In Foreign
Legion, Arrives.

New York-Capt Charles Sweeny,
an American, who has fought in the
Foreign Legion in France, arrived
here and will go to Washington to
offer his services in the training of
the American Army. The French
Government early this month granted
him unlimited leave of absence for
this purpose.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28

The King Of England and the Ger
man Emperor are grandsons Of Queen
Victoria; the queens Of Greece, Nor
way, Spain, Rumania and the Gar
ina Of Russia are granddaughters.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-28
MAY GO SOON TO STUDY WAR.
Sending Of Army Officers To Front
Under Consideration.

Washington. American army Off
GERS who are to command the new
armies soon may go to battle fronts
in France to study the business Of
modern warfare, in preparation for
the work they may do later. Plans
will be discussed with Marshal Joffre
and General Bridges.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-10-18
American Cities Would Be Ruined if
They Used Government Budget System
By HENRY BRUERE
Chamberlain Of the City Of New York

The budget Of the national voted which would
city York other cities if similar
methods pursued.
In New York submitted by heads of departments to
the budgemng body the board Of estimate and ppoonment They
then examined detail by the representatives of this body and
reviewed compared with the other They finally brought
together in the form Of budget and submitted for further discussion
and reduction if need be, to the board of aldermen There
mites given for the appearance of taxpayers before the board of estimate
This method of budget making has resulted the of mil
lions of dollars and considerable decrease the admin
isae of government despite of In the last
result of careful budget making reduction
OF per has been made the $6000O000 appropriated for tho
mayors departments in 1914.
Congress has the Wills to establish budget procedure
Congress the of the federal
who would nterrogae division heads department
plans, methods
the
the government of the city of New York
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-10-18
State Should Aid Prisoners During the
Trying Period Following Their Release
BY ARTHUR PRATT
Warden Of Utah State Prison

of prison humane liberal good
discipline permit prisoner however, impressed with
the rules obeyed and that they will be enforced with
Kindness but the letter.
Striped clothing and other apparel that intended to de-
He should be treated
being but who through his weakness and faults must be dis
cpned being nanfests willingness obey the
prisoner regardless his should be left without hope Of
day receiving favorable consideration.
To be turned of prison under certain conditions harder and
dscouragng Imagine that anyone with
without work. with the brand Of
among shift for himself
that of them seek their former associates and
pursue their old ways?
In Judgment the state would be amply compensated by the
suits would follow provided either work at reasonable
a reasonable money that is at
could obtain employment from to
tide him for what consider the most trying and difficult period Of his
life
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-10-18
Little. but Bio.

With the aid of a miniature electric
railroad one packing establishment
handles 100000 pounds of meat daily.
Nine hundred cars, driven by seven
electric locomotives, are used.-Popu-
lar Science Monthly.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-10-18
Evil ALWAYS There

There is evil in every human heart,
which may remain latent, perhaps,
stances may arouse it to activity
Hawthorne.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-10-18
Apple Cleaner.

A new electrical continuance for
cleaning apples before they are packed
for shipment, is said to clean thor
oughly one carload of apples in
day.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-10-18

Itchl Itch! Itchl-Scatchl Scratch
Scratch The more you scratch, the
worse the itch. Try Doan's Ointment.
For eczema, any skin itching. 60 box
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-20
Spell Sch No 2, 80, 40snd n, 2
"a 90 90 Of

Spell Sch No., 80, 4osnd n, 2 a."
:" ." "s, 8, ss, 81. ';i,'ii.S 81, Is. 81. Is,
II, IS, 4s, so. IS, "a, Sc, 4. So, 8, Al. so,
6, IL, g, IS, 5S, ii, z, 1S and 57..4 mills
Special School No 49,. .....6 "
/" No 13, 27, %, 81. AZ,
IL, 16, 22, Sc, 80, 52, 10 and IS, g.. mills
Snecial School No "a. 10
:" /" Is, q and
For Clarendon Township-Bond Tax
for Clarendon Court House. ~ mills.
A tax of SOC on dogs.
All parties between the ages OF Il
and 60 years, inclusive, are liable, un-
less exempted by law, to poll tax OF
81. 90, also to commutation tax of2O.
Special levy on all cows, hogs, goats
and sheep in parts Of Penn, Anderson
and all Of Suttons townships for fence,
so mills.
Upon all unpaid taxes after Decem-
Der 81 penalty of ~ will be added
for January, TX for February and 5%
to 18th day of March next, after which
the books will be closed and executions
issued upon all unpaid taxes.
Those who desire to pay their taxes
through the mail may expedite matters
by dropping the Treasurer card ask
ing for the amount Of their taxes, 80 as
to avoid sending the wrong amount,
also stating the towninip or townships
(if property il owned in more than one)
and if possible give school district
where property is located. After pay
ing taxes examine your receipts and see
if all your property is covered; if not,
see about it at once.
By following the above suggestions
complications and additional cost may
be avoided. R B SMITH,
$40 County Treasurer.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-20
Summons for Relief.
COMPLAINT SERvED.)
j Wesley Moore, Plaintiff,


against
Albertus McFadden and Julia Pender-
grass, Defendats.
To the defendants above named:
You are hereby summoned and re-
uuired to answer the complaint in this
action, of which q copy is herewith
served upon you, and to serve q copy OF
your answer to the said complaint on
the subscriber at their Office in Kings
tree, S C, within twenty days after the
service hereof, exclusive of the day Of
such service; and if you fail to answer
the complaint within the time afore-
said, the plaintiff in this action will ap.
DIV to the court for the relief demanded
in the complaint.
October 27. A D 1917.
SToLL, SToLL & O'BRYAN,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
TO Albertus McFadden and Julia Pen
dergrass, absent defendants above
named:
TAKE NOTICE: That the complaint
in this action, together with the sum-
mons, of which the foregoing is a
CODY, was filed in the Office of the
Clerk of Court of Common Pleas for
Williamsburg county, State Of South
Carolina, on the 10th day of Novem-
Der, 1917.
SToLL, SToLL & O'BRYAN,
12-13-3t Plaintiffs Attorneys.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-20
Notice of Sale Under(
Foreclosure.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG.
Court of Common Pleas.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG.
Court of Common Pleas.
Bank of Williamsburg, & corporation
organized and existing by and under
the laws of the State of South Caro-
lima, Plaintiff,
] L Gowdy, S E Gowdy and Peoples
Mercantile Co, a corporation organ
lied and existing by and under the
laws of the State of South Carolina,
Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that under
and by virtue of decree out of the
court of common pleas for Williams
burg county, South Carolina, signed by
his His Honor, Judge Frank B Gary,
dated the 5th day Of December, 1917,
to me directed, I will sell at public auc-
ton before the court house at Kings
tree, S C, on Monday, the 7th day of
January, 1913, the same being sales
day, between the legal hours of sale,
the following described real estate:
"All that certain piece, parcel or
tract of land, lying, being AMI situate
in the county of Williamsburg. State Of
South Carolina, containing fifty (50)
acres, and bounded North by land of S
w Baker; East by land of estate OF
Sam Wilson; South by land of Barlow
Smith; West by land of ] L Gowdy; the
land hereby mortgaged being a part Of
the tract conveyed to ] L Gowdy by r
H Gamble.
Terms of sale cash; purchaser to pay
for papers. 81 o BRITToN,
Clerk of Court for Williamsburg Coun-
ty, South Carolina.
December 10, 1917. l2-13-3t
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-20
Tax Land Sale.

By virtue of an execution to me di.
rected have levied upon and will sell
for taxes on the first Monday in Janu-
ary, 1918, being the 7th day of the
month, Al acres of land in johnson
township belonging to G c Richardson
and bounded as follows: On the North
by lands of j G Barr; on the East by
lands of H w Cooper; on the South by
lands of G K Cooper, and West by
Johson Public Road.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
GEORGE J GRAHAM,
12-2O-3t Sheriff W. c.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-20
Free Tobacco Seed.

Proprietors of Nelson's warehouse
have supply of free tobacco seed
for distribution to their customers.
These seed may be obtained by call
ing at the store of the Peoples Mer-
camille Co.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-20

See the wonderful values in gift
Jewelry at w E JENKINSON'S.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-20
Notice of Application
for Final Discharge.

Notice is hereby given that on the
10Th day of December, 1917. will ap-
ply to P M Brockinton, Judge of Pro-
bate for Williamsburg county, for Let
ters Dismlssory as General Guardian of
the person and estate of Katie Millwee
Roper. SMCB GRAHAM,
11-22-5tp General Guardian.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-20
Tax Notice.

The tax books will be open for collec-
ton of taxes for the year 1917 on the
18th day of October, prox. Tax levy
as follows.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-20
Notice Of Application
for Final Discharge.

Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of December, 1917, l will ap-
ply to P M Brockinton, Judge of Pro-
bate of Williamsburg county. for Let
tiers Dismissory as Administrator of the
Estate of Mrs L v Baxley, deceased.
w E SPIvEY,
II -G-5tp Administrator.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-20

FIVE hundred bushels government
inspected seed oats on hand at
1914 SCOTT-LOGAN Co.'S.