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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
DEATH OF WIFE OF
REV. DR.. THOMAS SIMS

The following report of the funeral
services held for the late Mrs. Melissa
Sine, appears in the Melrose, (Mass.)
Free Press Of March IL.
Mrs. Sims was the wife of the Rev
Thomas Sims, D. D., who was pastor
of the Congregational church OF Val
lev City from 1884 to 1889.
The early residents of this city and
county well remember Mrs. Sims as a
lady who endeared herself to many
hearts by her gentle and unassumine
ways, and who was held in high es
TEEN by all who enjoyed her acquaint
ance. The church and the pioneer
residents here, extend to their old
pastor and friend, and his family, their
heartfelt sympathy in his hour OF sore
bereavement.
Last Sunday morning Mrs. Melissa
M. Sims, wife of Rev. Dr.. Thomas
Sims, pastor of the Melrose First Con
gregational church, passed away at the
parsonage after short illness from
pneumonia, at the age of IS years.
Mrs, Sims was born in Murvale, Ont,
and was graduate of the academy OF
St. Remry, Kingston. Her marriage
to Rev. DR.. Sims occurred when he was
pastor of the church in Toronto, Can,
Al years ago.
Rev. Dr.. Sims has been connected
with the pastorate Of the Melrose
church for 20 years, and during all
these years, although the health of
Mrs. Sims has been delicate, she has
been associated with him in all the &C
tivities of the church. and aided him
so far as health would permit in all
his pastoral duties.
Of a quiet and retiring nature, she
won the friendship of many during all
these years, who have loved the sweet
grace of her character and appreciated
her tender sympathies.
She leaves her husband; two sons,
DR.. F. Robertson Sims, of Melrose;
James Stanley Sims, now at Amherst
college; and daughter, Miss Margaret
L. Sims, Of Melrose.
Funeral services were held at the
First Congregational church Tuesday
afternoon at 2:15. The church was
filled with many friends who testified
by their presence the sympathy they
desired to express for the sorrowing
household. These sentiments were al
so evidenced by the many floral trib-
utes with which the casket was en-
shrined; and these sweet symbols Of
love were also grouped about the chan
eel in profusion.
Deacons John Buffum, Franklin P
Shumway, George R. Jones, Lowell F..
Wentworth, Arthur M. Burr and
George L. Burgess acted as a guard of
honor at the casket. Willis C.. Goss
was in charge of the ushers
The Woman's Union and Young Ma.
irons Guild of the church occupied the
center of the auditorium.
Mrs. Decius Beebe and Miss E. Ger
trude Copeland were in charge of the
floral arrangements at the church.
Rev. John o. Paisley, of the High
lands Congregational church, conduct.
ed the services and offered prayer at
the commencement. The scriptures
were read by Rev. DR.. P. H. Mcdowell
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
LET POOR PEOPLE RAISE
VEGETABLES AT FORK q

Grand Forks, March 27.-Grand
Forks poor people will be given an
opportunity to reduce the cost of living
this summer by the garden route, Mrs,
E. M. Pierce, overseer of the Door. be.
ing engaged in the movement. She
already has obtained the use of man,
vacant lots about the city, and these
will be turned over to the poor people
of the city for cultivation. In many
instances, seeds also will be provided
to still further the campaign.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
MOTHERS GRANTED PENSIONS

Minot, March 26-Three mothers
We're granted pensions by Judge VIII
liam Murray of the county court at
hearings held yesterday, in each case
allowing $40 month for each depend
ent child. The applicants were Mrs.
ROBERTA Thompson, who was allowed
{; pension for the support of baby
BOY four years old; Mrs. Christina
hanson, for the support of a girl IL
years old, and Mrs. Ethlenda j. Lock-
miller, for the support Of two girls, one
IL and the other IL years of age.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
THE ORIGIN OF OUR FLAG

Contributed by D. A. r. Chapter)
The following extracts are taken
from a book on "Our COuntry's Flag
written by Edward S. Holden and pub
lished by Appleton & Co.:
The flag of country stands for its
personality, its character, its virtue
hopes and aspirations. Men die fol
a flag to uphold the ideals that are EN-
bodied in their country, just as thou
sands of martyrs have died for the
cross.
Every American child should know
how the flag of his country came to be
what it is. From the settlement a
Jamestown in Virginia in 1907 and a.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
AMIDON HEARS NEWS
OF NEW RAIL ROAD

Amidon, March 27.-News has reach
ed here that railway will be built
during the summer and which will run
into Amidon. Town lots Will be sold
in the near future and a number of
new business enterprises will be erect
ed as soon as the work on the railway
commences.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29

The regular meeting OF the p. E. @.
chapter was changed from Monday
night to Tuesday night owing to the
Faculty Frolic at the Normal school.
The meeting Tuesday was held at the
home of the president of the sister,
hood, Mrs. G. w. Hanna. The officers
for the ensuing year were installed.
The next meeting will be held Monday.
April 2, with Mrs. w. H. Pray
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29

Miss Ida Ratzlaff, of the extension
department of the agricultural college,
spent Sunday with her sister, Miss
Minnie, in the city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
Bath and Louuging Robes

"A number of high grade Robes remain
ing since IN" holidays. All shown in dcsir-
able patterns with large eirdlc: Or M
worth 10 ss.aS, will go nj . OJ.UU
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
You Now Save Z

A SECOND showing of Furs.
: including Scarfs and Muffs
in a great variety of skins,
originally worth to $3.50.
M" nd find new e, own S. az
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
See Other Advertisements

Tomorrow morning launch
dcrfuD sal" OF Sewing Machines. and
very important clearance Of shoes Full
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07

The first lot gives special mention
ana Serge which with little
10 clam distinction with Dresses costing three times much
Will
trimmed models for evening The third
Tor unlimited
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30

supply the invalid soldiers. and also the foreign workmen, the latter most ly Poles
 Whenever report came in that the Italians were winning, there was great rejoicing among these slaves at the prospect of getting meat soup. These wretched creatures, who are conscripted for work in the mines and factories, are literally slaves. Not only is their personal liberty re- stricted, but corporal punishments are inflicted for the slightest retort; the offender is flogged and shaved close. like convict, as a mark of humiliation.
 "A good many men may still be seen in the industrial towns, but there are absolutely none in the villages. A few sons of rich landowners have by suddenly becoming indispensable to some mine or factory. There are very few soldiers left at home now, although there were plenty last March. The end is at hand"
 Corroborative evidence of the crit ical situation in Bohemia is found in several more official sources. In the Austrian Budget Committee, the dep uty, M Zenker, declared that the shortage of flour and bread was now almost complete. eff the government really desires to continue the war; he said, "it will have to take some verN urgent measures. We will after ward have something to say about Hungary, which would be well ad- vised 10 give way and let us have some of her stored-up food if she does not want to sec current of over whelming opinion rise against Buda- pest to the great detriment of the Dual Monarchy
 In tho Austrian Upper House on October 27, Dr. Gilbert Helmer, Lord Abbot of Tepl, and one of the most influential churchmen in Austria-Hun' gary, said: "rerrible want reigns in the districts of Gablonz. Rumburg and Warnsdorf and in the Erzgebirge. Con ditions in the last-named district arc appalling, owing to the failure of the Czech population to do their duty to the community in handing oyer food stuffs. It is even widely reported that the failure of the Czechs to hand over their food hoards is due to rebellious Nationalistic aspirations"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
GRAY HAIR?
 WHITE, FADED?
If Anxious to Have Beautiful Dark Hair Again and Look Young,
 Read This.

There is no occasion for you to look prematurely old with gray or faded hair. Before going to bed rub into your scalp and wet all your hair with Le Creole Hair Dressing. This is not dye, but a harmless preparation that revives the color glands of na- ture. Soon you will be delighted to observe all your gray hair turn to an even, beautiful dark shade, without even trace of gray showing, but La Creole makes all your hair healthy, fluffy, soft, evenly dark and lustrous. This makes you look younger. Try La Creole. Sold by all drug stores, or sent prepaid for $1.2O by Van Vleet
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
CONDEMNED M
 TO DEATH

This is not a story of traitor or a German spy. It is the amazing re- cital of Joe O'Brien, about his ter rible case of Brights disease. The doctors said it could not be cured. His condition was pronounced hope less, not only by private physicians, but also by doctors at the hospital
 He went nearly blind On advice of physicians he started to a noted hos pital in New Orleans to have an op. eration performed on his kidneys
 But he never arrived there. He got so much worse on the train that the train crew put him off, thinking he was going to die. A good Samaritan took him in, nursed him and gave him medicine that restored him to health. If you are afflicted with Brights dis ease, or any disease of the kidneys or bladder, by all means write for a free copy of sthe Hobo" booklet con- taining the story of Joe O'Brien, as we'll as sworn testimony from many others who testify they have been ab- solutely cured by the Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy. You can get the remedy from your druggist or from the Hobo Medicine Manufactur- ing Co.,, Singer, La., direct. Price, $1 per package. Advt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
NEGRO DISTURBER
 GIVEN HEAVY FINE

Jim Reed, negro who lives on the Leo M. Andrews plantation south of this city. was fined $50 and costs yes.
 terday morning by Justice or vnr 'Feace C. c. Brewster on charge of carrying d pistol, and was bound ov- CT to await the action of the grand jury on a charge of assault with in tent to kill. Reed. who was arrested by Deputy Constables Jim Reidingel
 and Cliff Pilkington, is alleged ro have fired number of shots in to the residence of Willie Robertson, an other negro, following fistic en- counter with Robertson. Robertson was fined $1 and costs yesterday on a charge of assault and battery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
THINKS OFFICERS
 BuRGLARS..THREF
 HURT IN BATTLE
U. s. Provost Marshal and Detective Wounded by
 Army Captain.

El Paso, Tex, Dec. 19.--Capta,n : Wylie J. White, of an artillery 1egi- ment, Lieut. St. Clair, provos, mar l shal and City Detective Edward Me l bus were seriously wounded late last
 night in a pistol fight at the nome
 of Captain White, near Fort Bliss. According to the report of tl'e af | fair given out at police headquarters
 Lieut.. St. Clair, Detective Mebus ana | 8 number of police soldiers of the provost guard were hunting illegal liquor sellers operating in tie vicin ity of the army post. Informed that several soldiers had been seen ieav- ing the White home and being ignc- rant of the identity of it's occupants, they Knocked at the front dooi. Re ceiving no reply. the officers ought
 to raise a bathroom window when they were greeted with a voi,ev of shots from a pistol in the hands of Captain White.
 Lieut. St. Clair was shot tn. ough the hips and right hand. He IS seri- ously wounded. Detective Mebus re- ceived bullet through the right shoulder. Captain White was sao. through the right lung. His condition is critical.
 The White nome was visited by bur. glars on Christmas night and when the captain heard the opening of thc bathroom window he opened fire. At the base hospital where he was taken he lasped into unconsciousness after making a statement that he had shot at gang of burglars.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
Strictly Cash EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1918

We will take the business conducted by the Wo4 brook Grain and Milling Co., at 3rd and State streets and win operate this business at this location cash fce store handling full line of the highest grade eeds flour mca etc., heavy groceries of all kinds such meats % sugar flou canned goods etc. Nothing less than original pa age lots will be sold but prices, which are d, STRICTLY CASH BASES will permit of your saving moe, your purchases of such goods We will make deliveries h parts the city We believe the public will appreciate or efforts them money their purchases such nece sties will reward us with liberal patronage. We want orders and with trial feel sure through service and prices will merit continuance of your business From tm to time will publish prices and all ask con)ari service the quality of goods, prices w will be able and will leave the verdict you as to whether will have your orders and know we will if you your living costs and this primary idea in business
 Our taking this business will in affect the strictly wholesale grain and feed business Webrook Grain Mfg Co.,. conducted by them at their mills and elevator at 3rd and Indiana streets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
AUSTRIAN FOOD
 SITUATION MOST
 CRITICAL 0F WAR
Bohemian Letter Evades Censor Tells of Terrible
 Plight of People.
Correspondence of The Associated
 PreSS)

London, Dec. 1S.--The food situ- alton in parts of Austria, notably Bohemia, is at present more critical than at any previous period of the war, according to letters which have been received by Czechs here. after evading the Austrian censorship. BO- hemia, both owing to he geographical situation and the concentration of her population in the industrial districts, has always been dependent on out side assistance as far as her food supply is concerned.
 You can't conceive what des- perate plight we are in,' says one letter, and it will be even worse as winter comes on. for there has been no harvest to speak of, Owing to the draught, everything has been burned up: there is no wheat, and soon there will be no potatoes. Nobody sees how we can endure another winter, Even the pleasant farmers have not enough for themselves. There is prac- tically no meat-you can perhaps buy a scrap once week after standing for four hours in line. There are strikes and demonstrations every where, but the newspapers are not allowed to say anything about them.'
 Another letter says:
 "The rations per head are now: Bread, ? pounds weekly: flour, for married people only. pound weekly: potatoes. 1 pound weekly; sugar F pound weekly. But in reality it is practically impossible to obtain ones full allowance of anything. Food is issued on Fridays and Saturdays every week, but it frequently happens that those who have finished their ra- tions too soon or who have no money 10 procure something by underhanded means, die of starvation on Thursday. The management of the Food Bureau attempts to satisfy our appetites by providing the most terrible bread, the mere sight of which often upsets the starving stomach.
 'It is true we have the much yaunted soup kitchens, which provide n midday meal But the meal is no longer anything nourishing, but only water containing beets. clover. and 1ufnip The war vegetables are Oc- casiOnally supplemented with horse meat when things are going badly on sfhe front Thus when the Italian of fensives were going badly against us, many wagon loads Of dead horses were brought to the factory kitchens tQ be made into soup. These kitchens
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
How's This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
 Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty i've years. and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. expelling the Poi- eased portions.
 After you have taken Halls CataSrh Medicine for short time you will sec a great improvement in your general health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi- cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for testimonials. free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. Ohio.
 Sold ts all Druggists. 76c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
OLD SOLDIER GIVES RECOMMENDATION.

Gustav Wangelin, Commander of GAR. Post, Pinekeyville. Ill. writes ."I highly recommend Foley Kidney Pills which I prefer to all others have used" Foley Kidney Pills give quick relief from backachc, rheuma- atic pains, stiff. swollen joints, lam guidness. kidney trouble and sleep disturbing bladder ailments -lMann's Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30

Britain has 5,ooo,ooo working wom-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
BOOTLEGGER FINED.

Glenn Ford, negro who was recently arrested by Deputy Sheriff J. l.. McBurnett. was fined $1O0 and costs yesterday by Justice of the Peace Thos Smith on charge of violating tho ''bone dry" laws of the state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
HOW TO CHECK GROUP QUICKLY

[9, There is one reliable remedy for Fcroup that every mother should
 know. Mrs, Sweet Clary, Ante, Va,
 writes: q think Foley's Honey and
 Tar is the best medicine Lever tried.. My little son nearly had croup. save him ono dose and it stepped
 him coughing in about five minutes"
 Relieves coughs. colds. lagrippe. I-Mann's Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30

Scientific investigation ha,: rhined the lark's reputation for early .isiog. It has been demonstrated that there are many birds out before tne larks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30

During the hearing of case al Thames police court, London, it was stated that numerous houses were robbed during the air raid alarms.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30

Watermelons may be kept some time with fair degree of success by sealing the end of the stem, where it is cut from the vine with wax.
The Washington times., 1917-01-28
NEW PLAY BY soTHERN.

Messrs, Lee Shubert and John Craig
announce that they will present at
the new Garrick Theater late in Feb
ruary, or early in March, a new com
edy from the pen of E. II. Sothern, en-
titled stranger Than Fiction" II
will be the first play by Mr.. Sothern,
who was recently compelled by I'll
ness to terminate his tour in "If ]
Were King" since 1.-THE Light That
Lies in woman's Eyes," in which Miss
Virginia Harmed was seen. The cast
of Stranger Than Fiction" will be
headed by Mr.. Craig and Miss Young,
who will be remembered for her de-
lightful impersonation Of the leading
role in Believe Ne, Xantippe," a few
seasons. ago, and will include @. Coop
er Cliffe, Fred Eric, Maude Milton,
and Auriol Lee. The production will
be staged under the direction OF Mr..
Craig.
The Washington times., 1917-01-28
Avenue Grand.

'On Dangerous Ground" a photo
play featuring Gall Kane. will hold
the screen at Crandairs Avenue
Grand next Sunday. 1t is based upon
Burton E. Stevenson's novel. Little
Comrade," which was recently pub
lished in Munsey's Magazine.
The vagabond Prince" Triangle
Fine Arts romantic drama, featuring
II. B. Warner and Dorothy Dalton,
will be shown on the following Mon
day, with a keystone comedy as a
supplementary attraction.
Other pictures which form that weeks
program are announced as follows:
Tuesday, Maurice and Florence Wall
ton in The Quest of Life" Wednes-
day, Harold Lockwood and May ALI
son in "Pidgin Island" and Francis
X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne In
The Hidden Hand" fourth instalment
of the serial, The Great Secret"
Thursday, Gladys Rockwell In One
Touch of Sin:'s Friday. Norma Tat
madge in 'Fifty-hfty," and Mack
Swain in the Keystone comedy,
Safety First" Saturday. Clara Kim
ball Young in The Foolish Virgin"
The Washington times., 1917-01-28

by a former Washington newspaper
man, James Hay, jE While not a
propaganda, film, "The Man Who For
got" strikes a telling blow In the In
terests of nationwide prohibition.
Robert Warwick, who Is supported
by Doris Kenyon and Gerda Holmes.
il pictured in the principal role.
On the following Tuesday Harold
Lockwood and May Allison will be
shown in. "Pidgin Island" adapted
from the book OF that name, while
''Caveman's Bluff" featuring Sidney
Drew, will comprise a secondary at
traction.
Other pictures for that week are as
follows: Wednesday, Vivian Martin,
in "The Right Direction" Thursday,
Wilfred Lucas and Constance Tai
madge, in "The Microscope Mystery"
and Francis X. Bushman and Beverly
Bayne, In 1.-THE Hidden Hand" third
installment of THE Great Secret"
Friday, Clara Williams and Howard
Hickman, in THE Criminal" and
Kathlyn williams, in THE Redeem
ing Love-"
The Washington times., 1917-01-28
NEXT WEEKS BILL
OF PLAYS IN FILM
Advance Announcement oil
Photo Dramas in Local
Theaters.

The first Of series. OF productions
starring Theda Bara, entitled THE Darl-
ing Of Paris" is announced for show
ing at Crandall's Theater next Sunday
and extending over to include Wednes-
day.
This picture Is bases upon Victor HUI
COS great classic, THE Hunchback of
Notre Dame" the principal character in
which IL Esmeralda, a care-free gypsy
girl who. falsely accused OF a crime.
barely escapes the. scaffold.
The supporting cast, which was care
fully selected, includes the following
players: Glen White, Walter Law. Her
bert Heyes, Carey Lee, Alice Gale. John
Webb Dillon. and Louis Dean.
From Thursday until the following
Saturday, the attraction will be The
New York Peacock" picturing Valeska
Sufatt in the principal role.
In the making Of the picture the star
is supported by Harry Hilliard and
Claire Whitney.
The Washington times., 1917-01-28
Apollo.

The relentless fight waged by q
Senator against the conditions which
have made possible the employment
OF children OF tender years In the
great mills and factories forms tho
basis for the plot OF THE Price of
Silence" a photopIay featuring Will
lam Farnum, which will hold the
screen at CrandalPs Apollo both to-
day and tomorrow.
Tuesdays attraction is The MARTYR
dom OF Philip Strong" based on the
story Of that name written by the
Rev. Charles N. Sheldon. Robert Con-
. ness and Mabel TrunnelIe are Jointly
featured in this subject
Other pictures to be exhibited dur
ing the week are: Wednesday, June
Caprice, in "a Modern Cinderella; :"
Thursday, Emmey Wehlen, in Van
ity." and Ralph Herr, In ''The Matt
nee IDOL" Friday, Lenore Ulrich, In
The Road to Love-" and Beverly
Bayne and Francis x. Bushman, in
The Casket of Tainted Treasure"
being the third installment of the
photoplay serial, "The Great Secret"
Saturday. Clara Kimball Young, Mil
ton Stills and W. J. Ferguson, the
latter being a member OF the original
cast which presented the play at
Ford's Theater on the night OF Lin
coins assassination, in 1.-THE Deep
Purple" adapted from the stage sue
cess OF that name.
The Washington times., 1917-01-28
PICTURE PLAYS ON
WEEKS PROGRAM
Current Bills in Local Photo
play Theaters Feature
Many Stars.

Marguerite Clark is the star of the
Famous Players adaptation of the
popular fairy tale, "Snow White
which is the Paramount picture al
the Leader Theater today and for the
entire week. This is not the first
time that Miss Clark has played the
charming role of Snow White, as
sne was the star CT the stage version
OF the same tale given at the Little
Theeter, In New York, under the di.
rection of Winthrop Ames.
Inc photoplay version of the Grimm
orothers' fairy tale was produced
under the direction of ]. Searle Daw-
ley, whose artistic handling of Little
Lady Eileen" Mice and Men" and
other of Miss Clark's starring We
hlcles arouses great expectation for
this adaptation OF a favorfte fairy
tale. As an extra added feature I
the program today the Admiral
Dewey funeral cortege picture will
be shown.