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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27
COLORED COUNTY
FAIR A SUCCESS

On Thursday. Friday and Saturday.
large number OF colored people at
tended the Fair.
The exhibit though not as large rs
that Of last year consisted of better
variety of can goods, vegetables, etc.
The exhibits for the scholars was
good and showed to the people the
necessity of teaching people to DO
something.
Some of the best white citizens OF
the city and county we're present.
The speakers for the occasion were
as follows. Hon. q. F. Wright, Mayor
of Newberry; Prof. J. H. Barr1oE,
white State AGENT for negro schools;
r. S Gallman Supervisor for negro
schools and Sam Nance.
Everything went on smoothly and
the crowd was orderly.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27

OF this Plan that ma overthrow tie
entire course Of tie WaT in favor OF
the Allies at moment when it look
e dark st for them. There is much
whispering in London tonight. Back
Il % t through the uldercurrents
of military and political gossip floats
the mention OF name that thrills
every American heart whenever and
wherever heard; heard IN this connec-
ton it filled Americans privileged to
hear the whisper with unutterabie
pride.
1t will be recalled that on the eve
of his departure for Italy the other
day, Premier Llyod-George had an
hours talk with Gen. Pershing. Field
Marshal Sir Douglas Haig was pres
ent Momentous issues were discus
sed and mcmentous suggestion made.
Is Pershing the author Of the "Byng'
drive? Some very substantial reports
have it that he is.
The German war Office today again
paid grudeing, indirect tribute to the
tanks.
"By the massed use of tanks and in
fantry and by launching his cavalry
the enemy sought to effect a break
through which was denied him on the
first days attack. He did not sue
ceed in his objective. Although he
was able to gain a little ground be-
yond our front lines, he was not able
to attain greater successes"
The German official account then
asserts that before and behind our
line. distributed over the whole bat
tIeheld, lies the wreckage OF tanks
which have been shot TO pieces" Ger
man flyers, it is stated took hand
in feh tanks destruction.
Tueton counter-thrusts are growing
in violence and number, thus far with
out avail. Seven were launched in the
last "a hours. Stories OF speculatar
British infantry charges against big
German guns that were battering on
coming tanks at short range are told
in DISPATCHES from the front.
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Statement of Officers.

The Newberry County colored Fair
passed off very quietly. Good order was
had we wish to congratulate the city
officers for their services in helping to
keep order, namely, Sheriff, Mr.. c. G.
BIease chief of police and others. On
Friday Mayor q F. Wright spoke to
large attentive audience, which was
highly appreciated. Prof. ]. H. Arneon
white State agent, for negro schools
spoke along the line of preparedness
and economy.
We were pleased to see e1-sherif.
NJ. M. Ruferd along with other dis
tinguished white visitors, Mr.. Charley
Summer. Mr.. Parr Mr.. John K1nard
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27
TWO RED CROSS CHAPTERS
AMONG THE COLORED PEOPLE

Since the meeting was held at the
Colored Baptist church, at which
time addresses were delivered by
Mayor q. F. Wright and Mr.. Geo. B.
Cromer, the colored people OF New
berry have been greatly encouraged
and through the efforts of Mrs. Frank
r. Hunter anl Mrs. Herman Wright,
two colored chapters have been Or
eanized, the Bethlehem chapter ana
the Miller's Chapel. chapter. Tne-e
chapters will meet on Sunday, Nov.
25th, at their respective churches
Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Wright Will be az
MiIler's Chapel. We hope that all
Of the colored people will join as
of the colored people will join az
this is great opportunity for them
to do some good.
The following named persons haVs
.shr+o5 .;nca Tho last mee,irG.
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proved and am now the mother of
fine baby girl and do all ny own house
work. Mrs. ALLIA E. TIMMoNs, 2l6
Almond St., Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Tnrnany other homes, once childless,
there are now children becausesof the
fact that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound makes women normal,
healthy an,! strong
Write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medi.
cine Co., Lynn, Mass, for advice--is
Will be confidential end helpful.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27
r{.uCT0N F9n NAgSE
EnERE!EN AND TWO SGB8ssXs
g" TN OF Xsa-
IS RRY, SOUTH CAROLINA

s hereby given that the ~
al election for Mayor an-s
five Aldermen, one Alderman for sa4;se
Gva wards, and School Trsx-
tees for Wards and 3. all to serF2
for {. te.i.i y; 80 years, Wi. uS Esf1
in the Council Chamber, in the opATa
House, il the Town Of Newbefrsy s
C.. or tie second Tuseday Id DS-
her tie same being the 71fh DE-
Of said month, the polls to be epensa
at eight O'Clock in the forenoon Gna
to Re closed ct six o'clock IN the al
ternoon S. s. Cunningham, Curtis g.
Erting and H. L. Speers are ape0sSs-
ed Managers of said election.
By order of the Town CounefF 81
Newberry, S. c., on this 23d day Sa
November, 1917.
q. F. Wright,
Msyoe.
Attest:
J. W. Chapman,
Clerk and Treasurer:
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and others. We are sorry to say that
we were deprived of the band music
which threw US back considerably.
There we're other speeches on Satur-
dav by Prof. U. 8. Gailman and Rev.
Samuel Nance.
o. L. Singleton, President.
W. A. Nance, Secretary.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27
CHANGES OF SCHEDULE
ON SOUTHERN RAfh7haX,

Herewith statement shaving chang
es in tie Southern Passenger sra2sES
at Newberry, s. c., effective NoVenhses:
1lth. 1917 as follows:
No. IS Sou. train due at NeSbsxs
S:4s q. N; no changes.
No. 1S, Sou. train due at asevAersT-
1920 p. m; minutes later.
No II Sou. train due aa Mewbeess
2:55 p. m; S minutes later.
No. Is Sou. train due at NeWherxE
1926 p. M; 81 minutes later.
No changes ON c. N. & L. r. r.
T. S. Letter, T. &
Newberry, Nov. 6, 1917.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27

E. Plnkham S Vege-
table Compound has
been to me. We
had always wanted
a baby in our home
but l was in poor
health and not able
to do my work. My
mother ard hus-
band both urged re
to try Lydia E.Pink-
h am S Vegetable
Compound. | 6ii
en- NV hao1th in1-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27

Among the virtues C Lydia 2.
Pinkham s Vegetable Compound is The
ability to correct sterility in the
cases CT many women. 1kis fact is
we'll established as evidenced by tie
following letter and HUNDREDS Of others
we have published in these colums.
Poplar Bluff, Mo. 81 want other
women to know what a blessing Lydia
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london, Nov. 22-Byng's tank pa
sade beyond the cracked Hindenourg
Iine Is still going on. The speed has
naturally slackened, for the surprise
saetor has served It's time and the
-ssxnans have had chance to recov-
er to some extent from the stunning
blow. But the advance continues,
steadily relentlessly. Large cavalry
masses now are dashing far ahead OF
the locusts of steel. Old-fashioned
warfare in the open is celebrating its
,rejuvenation.
"Close to 10000, was the estimate OF
a staff officer late this evening to
question as to the total prisoners SO
Ear.
"Nearly eight miles" was the same
e6tcer's replv when asked how far the
British wedge had wriggIed itself into
the line that bore the once-dread-in-
spring name Of the Teuton armys
Wemigod.
Major General F. 3. Maurice, chief
director Of military operations at the
war Office. was bit more conservative
bat he based his answer on early aft
ernoon DISPATCHES.
He placed the British advance at
SIX and one-half miles deep over
tan-mile front facing Cambria. But
he. too. emphasized; "Byng is still
hard at it."
Fact is that the village Of Fontaine
Metre Dame is in British hands. The
war Office announced this in a brief
bulletin. This village lies on the
Cambria highroad and is
erly two and three-quarter miles to
the southwest Of Cambria.
eve have penetrated all of the CAM
srai defenses.' said Maurice, "and the
fghting in now in the open.
SThe Germans are rushing up re-
serves with all speed possible in an
effort to close the gap
As for Berlin its outstanding ofl-
eial claim is: "The attempt to break
Through failed" Otherwise, much is
admitted by the German war Office.
Il by a "break-throueh" is meant a
cIear-cut in the enemy line through
which masses OF troons are hurled
forcing an imme 'iate nrecipitate re-
tirenent on 10th fan!-G. the German
CONT is well taken by the British war
effce.
BIT the thing on which stress is
laid by experts here is that it matters
little whether the retreat percipitate
as lone as it must ultimately come.
The idea of a real 'braak-through," in
Ske west has been given uD since the
6rst French Champagne drive But
Dir Julian Byns's staggering tank
drive, coming out of blue sky, rip
wing to pieces what had heen advertis-
ed as an impregnable line, is describ-
ed as coming as near break-through
as anything could.
nf
seemed doomed tonight and that was
the chief objective, Cambrai fallen
at. Quentin. to the south, and, ultf-
snately, Lille to the north, must fall
unless the Teutions on their part
launch a counter-drive from either OF
these bases, or from Lacon. still fur
ther to the south. But to do so, they
need huge attaching force, and 10
get it to the spot they must draw On
their reserves In Italy The splitting
of the Teuton forces. therefore, which
was the ultimate object bids far tc
be realized and that if it forced Or
them now, would mean the saving Of
italy. Germany's only hope to aver
1t being immediate separate peace
with Russia and Petrograd says shf
will not get that.
Did Pershing Plan 1t!
Who, after all, is the real author
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the allies was ado tod at - enting in
Osaka of the party known as the Seiy-
ukai, which supports the present gov
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27

Disrat es frcm Harbin, on the
. ay, in ); 1"huiia, state
that large German forces have been
from the Russian to the
Italian front. They add that Germans
evidently fear serious Russian re
sistance.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27

Whencye. ue2 {;7s;;r:, .:sae s-.c 8
place Of b4of ronscn aaa pork.
Use potatoes srd o:ter vegetables freely.
Save whe~t By s.z,s<:t;rs, in part. corn naea' a@d
other ce-eal rc,r~e f. v.sa flour.
Save butter and ard. Us- tuter the table, but sub
s;itu.e. vee~sc'' o:e fc- ing.
Save sugar Use less cea and sweet drinks and less SUI
gar in tea and coffee.
This is Glty OF necessity humanity and honor.I
AS free people W. have elected to discharge his duV
not under autocrat decree but without other resrantI
than the guidance OF ind vidu2l conscience"
-Herhert Hoover.
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W. -ou saving involves

Sign j.'%, An> enroll as member of the United
States FOOD A1:2a in, and Vou VII be asked to do
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27

French maintain all positions gained
in yesterdays drive north OF the
\Aisne.
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Did Pershing Plan It?

Who, after all, is the real author
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27

italians hold their main positions
but lose two mountain peaks On vital
front between Piave and Brenta.
Fierce battle in progress.
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gSluAN DEFEES. FAILS
BRITISH PUSH UxWAhj

Cavalry Leading Gen. bNngs TanAs
10 German Base.
Brilliant Sac ess in Smashing Hinden-
burg Line Crews Greater as Reports
Come in-I, amSrai and 0t..er Puil;S
Appear Sure to BE Captured.
British weage into Hindenburg line
Seepened to six and half miles on
ten-mile front All defenses OF Cam
brai overrun. British now within two
and three-quarter miles OF important
base; fighting now in the open. Ber-
lin admits further losses, but asserts
NO 'ebreak through was affected.
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Russian, Bolsheviki commander in
sssq,cted by Petrograd government to
initiate armistice negotiations with
Feutons. Other dispatches deny sep
a4ats peace is aim.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27

Germany establishes barred zone
in waters of Portuguese islands OF
Asores in North Atlantic. Declares
island have become shostile."
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-31
LOVED AND HONORED,

A happy occasion was the party
given recently at SAINT. Rosa, Cali
frnia, in honor of William Ray, so we'll
loved and known as Grandpa" Ray.
1t was the occasion of his SD BIRTH
day. Over seventy people came to do
him honor and wish him yet many
years to enjoy the love and esteem of
his friends. Many of those who came
were children, for Grandpa is a great
favorite with them They love him
dearly. The evening was spent in
music and games and general good
social time. Grandma Ray shared the
happiness of the occasion with her
husband, and ertered into the spirit
of the evening fully. Light refresh
ments were served during the even
ing. Grandpa received number of
presents as reminders of the occasion.
The party was at Mr.. Rays home on
Main street.
Mr.. Ray is the father OF the we'll
known Yerington milliner, Mrs. J. r.
Medley, and also of Mrs. Elsie Dan
iels, of Reno.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-31
BOYS AND GIRLS
FOR COLONY SCHOOL

MIR. L. B. Oxley visited Colony
School March 9Th for the purpose of
organizing boys and girls clubs
Elna Foster was elected president,
Alpha Day secretary. The club de-
cided on motto: If You Would
Have Things Come Your Wy, Go
After Them" Tranvii Hurd, Elna
Foster, Alpha Day, Birdinah Kinds
and Esther Hanse registered in the
boys and girls gardening club. War
rem Simpson, Birdinah Kinds, Alpha
Day, Elna Foster, in the animal hus-
bandry club.
ALPHA DAY, Secretary.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-31

cigar stand, and the rear room, which
will be separate and distinct from
the saloon and in no way connected
with it, will be conducted as a first
class billiard and pool room.
Sheriff Mcleod returned from Car
son City Wednesday afternoon. AS
was necessarily locked up in the pen
itentiary. There he slept very we'll,
the guest of Warden Heinrich, Neil
notwithstanding the fact that he
dreamed that he would have no trouble
to escape from the institution, but
that he could not much longer es-
capes the bonds of matrimony, to
which Judge Hart, Reverend Henry
Rogers, and Judge Blanchard are fair
ly aching to sentence him for life.
Short shrift will follow if woman
jury ever gets a chance at the hand
some Sheriff.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-31

who served the government during
the Spanish war. between April Fl
1903, and July 4, 1902, are required tc
organize the post All residents o.
Lyon County who are eligible are re.
quested to send their names and ad
dresses to A. B. Springer, at Yer
ington.
Jim Nugent now has the locaI
agency for three of the most popu-
lar cars OH the market, the Ford
Dodge and Oakland. The agency is
not idle, and Jim sells machines fast
er than the factory can make them
That. at least, is what they tell him
when he asks for a carload at time
Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Mcneil, re-
Gently additions to Yeringtons pop
plation from Aurora, now reside in
the G. w. Webster cottage on Nevada
street. formerly Occupied by the 5. II.
Elberts. Mr.. Mcneil is a member
OF the new garage and auto firm of
Mcneil & Frazer, which will begin
business as soon as the new Ross,
building, now in course of construc-
ton, is finished
The farmers of Lyon County are
waking up to the advantage of farm
machinery of the latest type The
other day Elmer Hanson, of the Big
Cash Store, completed contracts for
eighteen Iron Age potato planters
and the same number OF potato cult
vators The latter implement is I. two
horse affair, and the driver rides in
stead OF walks. Ii lessons labor and
increases horse service as well.
Mr.. A. G. Gutheil, vice president
and manager of the Mason Valley EN-
tension Mining Company, spent sew
eral days in Mason Valley this week
He returned to his home in Salt Lake
today. With his associate, c. w.
Reese, expert for the Knight interests
IA ~ tdil anu .NCNdud, -IT. 1uDell owns
controlling interest in the Extension
company. The property OF this COM
pany adjoins the Bluestone. 1t is ex-
pected work on this property will
be tarted in the near future.
The annual epidemic which usually
attacks all good citizens about the
beginning OF spring has attacked Dun
can Nc kenzie, and the disturbance
now going on at the Owl discloses his
intention of not tagging in improving
! his place of business. When com
| pleted the arrangement of the place
will consist of the Owl bar on the
north side with passage way between
il and Al Springer's barber shop
which will be somewhat narrower
and heightened considerably. In the
passage between the saloon and bar
Der shop will be installed a model
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-31
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

John Bailey, the deputy sheriff a
Ludwig, visited Yerington on Wednes
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis B. Odds of Simp
son were in the city Wednesday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stock of Wabuska
were Yerington visitors the first o.
the week.
Senator and Mrs. Matt Penrosc
we're Wabuska visitors to the city las
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Franz; Arentz, from
Simpson, spent Wednesday evening il
Yerington.
Mrs. T.. S. Cross and her daughter
Miss Esther Cross visited Yeringtor
last Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Wilson, from
Missouri Flat, spent Saturday after
noon in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs J. G. MCGOWAN of the
upper valley were Saturday visitor:
in Yerington last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry c. Dukes ant
children OF the upper valley were shop
ping in Yerington Saturday
W. H. Slingerland, the big freighter
has returned from his trip to San
Francisco, much improved in health
Mrs. ]. +. Cmpbell returned last
Sunday from visit of several weeks
with her mother, who lives at Santa
Cruz.
]. G.. Kaufman is at the Nevada Hot
Springs in Smith Valley. deriving ben
eft from the medicinal qualities Of
the water.
Mrs. G. w. Webster has entirely re.
covered from her sickness, which fol
time confined her in the Mason
Hospital
| A. Strosnider and Mr.. Shreck Of
Smith were transacting business II
Simpson and Artesia thclltter part
OF the week.
Mr.. and Mrs c. II. Simpson and
family are among the later arrivals il
Yerington who intend to make il
their home.
Mr.. II. p. Edmond. from Jerome
Arizona. arrived last Monday and vii
spend some time looking over the re
sources OF the district.
Special Agent Creel, of Reno, rep
resenting the Indian bureau OF the
Department of the Interior, visited
Yerington this week.
Mrs. V. L. Adams. accompanied by
Mrs. Christian. Mrs. LeBee and Mrs
Wright, residing at Thompson. drove
by auto to Yerington yesterday after
noon.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-31

Mr. Frazer, Of the new firm of Nc
Neil & Frazer, auto dealers, with his
two sons, will soon be permanent res
dents Of !erington.
II. D. Lawshe, superintendent of
indians at the Scliurz agency, accom-
>anitd by Mrs Lawshe. visited Yer
ngton on business Thursday
Tom Roach, from Nevada Hot
springs, who was operated upon a
couple Of weeks ago, is convalescing
and able to get around again.
Judge T. c. Hart arrived in Yering.
ton Monday afternoon to hold the
March term Of the District Court
which convened Tuesday morning
Mr.. and Mrs. George WATSON Of
Big Pine have arrived in Yerington
where they will reside in the future
Mr.. WATSON is employed in the Glue
tsone
Mr.. J. T. Geldcr is in receipt Of ?
recent letter from Mrs Gelder, who
is at Rochester, Minnesota bearing
the good news that her health is i'm
proving.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Plummer
Of Upper Mason Valley spent most
Of the week in the city, visiting the
family Of their son. George Plummer
Junior.
Mr.. and Mrs, Harry Winslow, from
Golddeld. are among the new citizens
Of Yerington acquired this week Mr.
Winslow will be employed at the
Bluestone.
The case Of Fl. f. Holland against
'adie Welch will be tried by a jury at
the April term of the District Court
Judge Hart on Wednesday set the
trial for the 10Th of the month.
The little boy OF Mr.. and Mrs. Van
Alstne is still at the Children's Hos
pitol in San Francisco His condition
S improving, and his ultimate restora
ton to health seems sure.
The family OF A. +. Peteson, who
recently purchased the business and
home OF Vic Bernard in Yerington
have arrived and now occupy their
newly acquired residence.
L. II. Whitacre, administrator OF
the estate OF J M. Huston, deceased,
was authorized to sell the personal
property belonging to the estate al
private sale. The heirs all consented
to the order.
On Wednesday Judge Hart con
firmed the sale OF personal property
belonging to the Barrett estate. The
prices secured by the administrator
II. 6. Pohe, for all produce sold, was
the highest market,
On Wednesday Clark J. Guild pre-
scented he report OF \. +. Purvine and
+. G. Kidder. receivers o fthe Read
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-31

ing Mercantile and Transportation
Company. disclosing the business
transacted up. to the first OF this
month, and the condition of the es-
tate Judge Hart approved the re-
port
William David, from Carson City
who is well known in Yerrgton, is
now employed at the Blucstone III
teh accounting departni-- ,tniinewhhc
the accounting department in which
line he IS an expert.
On Wednesday Judge Hart heard
the petition of Charles A. Mcleod and
Mason Mcleod, executors of the last
will of Angus Mcleod, and author
lied the sale of personal property and
realty belonging t.. the estate.
f. l.. Littleton, naturalization ex-
aminer Of the Department of the In.
terror, arrived in Yerington yesterday
and is testing the qualifications for
citizenship of a number of applicants
today.
John Anderson, examiner of inher-
itances, connected with the Indian
bureau, visited Yerington Thursday
This official has probate jurisdiction
over the administration of the estates
of deceased Indians.
john S. Talcott, special Tor the
Rochester German Department of the
German American Insurance Com
pany visited the local agency con-
Quoted by +. J. Cooper, this week
Mr.. falcott is a resident of San Fran
cisco.
The Yerington Electric Company il
improving its old, and installing new
equipment as rapidly as the weather
conditions permit This week Man.
ager Leon Bishop has been actively
engaged in stringing aerial cables OF
the poles in Yerington.
Elmer Hanson, of Lam, Hanson &
Netherton, spent the early part OF the
week in Smith Valley. He accom-.
panied Mr.. w ]. Greer, who took al
$40 Mogul tractor to the valley tc
demons trate its work on the c. +. Day
ranch.
O. =. Judd, the automobile agen
of Reno, who sells the Oakland, spen
he first part OF the week in Yerington
He appointed Jim Nugent local agent
and on Wednesday the latter sold hi:
rst car OF that make TO Louis B. Old'
(. Of Smith Valley
John Ferretti, OF Olinghouse, one
OF the principal owners OF the famou.
Cold Pen mining claim at Bovard
IN Mineral County. which attracted
so much excitement during the Raw
hide boom, spent several days in Yer
ington this week. Speaking of the
Bovard property, which is being