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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
PLEASANT JOURNEY

Mrs. W, I, Darlington writes he,
sister Mrs. Emma Miller that the au.
TO party of which she was member
reached Los Angeles early in the
week after pleasant journey over
good roads and attended by favor
able weather condition. During her
orief stay in Los Angeles she was
.he guest of Mrs. N. f. Cooke, who
IS well and is prospering in the tour
lst city Mrs. Darlington and mem.
oers of her party were scheduled to
motor to San Diego today to attend
the Fair before it closes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
SCOOPS MADE by
HERALD IN 1916
Dates and Incidents Wherei5 United Press Beat
All Other Press Reports in Covering Important
Happenings MANY Famoss Correspondents

from the war fronts in Europe:
thru foreign cabinet crises; in cover
ing our own country's unprecedented
election, from South America, Aus
tralia, and every nook and corner o.
the United States and Canada the
Herald has shown its superiorits
during the last year thru the United
Press, its telegraphic news service.
Standing out as the biggest fo,.
eign news beat of the year-in fact
one of the biggest journalistic ac
complishments of decade is the
interview with David Lloyd George,
now the British Premier published IN
the Herald on Sept. %. In this in
teView the then British War Min
lster told the world thru the United
Press the attitude of the Allies to-
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
San Diego Fair
Closes Tomorrow

SAN DIEGO, Cal. Dec. 30.-When
the lights dim out on the Panama
California exposition here tomorrow
at midnight California will have
established two duration records for
Worlds Fairs.
The San Diego exposition has been
running exactly two years. The ex-
position at San Francisco in 1915
lasted 0 10 months or long
er than any previous exposition IN
this country. San Francisco closed
its fair with balance of 81 100000
after all bills had been paid. At the
close Of the first year, after having
expended s1o,oO0,oOo the city of San
Diego was $4,000 to the good or
the fair investment.
The city is thronged with visitor
, from all parts of the country today
to attend the closing of the exposi'
| tiOn
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-A new
Mexican policy has been completed
and is being considered by President
Wilson. According to the most au-
thoritative sources the proposed plan
is as follows:
Pershing will be ordered to with
draw his forces. There after the
mediators will reopen negotiations
and clear up pending questions Of
patrol. protection of American rights
and property in Mexico and possible
outline plans for financial assistance.
Ambassador Fletcher will be sent to
Mexico City and Carranza's repre-
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
IISF THREAT OF BREAK
TO GET BETTER Terms

where negotiations must continue
or break between Germany will he
forced. Wilson and the country does
not want war, but this will be the
result. the President has been told,
IL the two countries sever relations
Officials hold that ending the Euro
pean struggle is the only way to
avert it.
The outlook for immediate success
IL dubious but officials are confident
that three months hence will see "Ihe
breaking Of dawn"
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

ward the war. The interview has
been quoted time after time in the
percel discussion that has recently
aiise9 1t virtually has become a
state document to which the entire
world refers.
froh this high mark of the wear
N neses achievement, on thru the
7arious crises in this country, and in
aandlltg endless big" domestic stor-
'es' THU the United Press the Herald
las been able to publish the news
irst.
On Ehe night of November z when
III other news agencies, and news
2apers. thruout the country, anounc
81 thefeleetion of Charles Il. Hughes
me urpted Press stood solidly on the
continued on Page ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
Ship Narrowly
Escapes Submarine

United Press.
NEW YORK Dec. 30.-The Chr
cago City, British ship which just
arrived from Bristol, narrowly escap-
ed summarizing according to the OF
ricers. 1t was fired on a hundred
and twenty miles off Fasnet. Prepa-
rations were made to abandon it
when the British destroyer was sight
ed, and the submarine submerged and
disappeared.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 80. - The
administration believes the idea OF
German-American break will consti-
tute the strong club forcing Germany
to present better working basis tor
peace. According to members Of the
cabinet the thought of break is
spurring Wilson to seek neutral en-
dorsement of his views and making
him most anxious to continue his
work.
Tho situation hes rsachsa . point
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
GERMANS
vICTORS
leutOns Repuise Attacks
on Deddman's Hill
Positions
United Press.

United Press.
shRLiN' Dec so.-The Germans
fepulsed several attacks on the Teu.
ionic position on Deadman's hill. Ar.
lilierying in the somme sector has
been increased. 1t is reported the
Alfred patrols have been repaIsed.
vienna reported the repulse OF tho
enemy north of Riminicul sarat. Tho
1ernans are advancing on the whole
Numanian front thirty miles soutn-
west OF Braila, Minor engagements
are reported on the Macedonian
front.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
BOWLING TOURNAMENT

The following schedule has been
made for the second round of the
bowling tournament on the Exchange
alleys:
Jan. 2-Teams l and .; Jan. 3. -
teams,3 and 4; Jan. 5.--teams and
4; Jan. 6.--teams 3 and 1; Jan. sth
and 2; Jan. 9th-teams 4
and 1.
Team members should cut out this
article for reference.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
New Hungarian
Emperor Crowned
United Press.

United Press.
BUDAPEST, Dec. 80. Karl
Frederick will be crowned emperor
of Hungary tonight. The solemn re-
ligious ceremony will be held in the
church of st. Mathew.
The coronation comes on eve of the
Hungarian government crisis. Pre-
mier Tisza faces a downfall. II ia
said that Count Zichy is considered
for his successor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

The funeral of the late Mrs, Ar
thur Peterson will be held from the
family home 1856 West Park avenue
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Monday morning the body will be
forwarded to the old home in New
castle, Pennsylvania for burial. Mr..
Peterson will accompany it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
Bandits Marching
Against Monterey

United Press.
Ell PASo, Dec. 3d. Government
representatives have obtained infor-
nation confirming the report the Viii
listas are occupying Saltioll. A
small Carranza garrison there join
ed Villa. A division of bandits are
marching to Monterey.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
WATCH-NIGHT SERVICE.

A watch-night service will be held
IN the Free Methods church Sunday
evening, commencing at 8 O'Clock
preaching by Rev. F. +. Stewart, dis
trict elder, followed by program
rendered by the young people of the
church. We extend welcome in.
wee tonight. .ar. Or
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
U. s. ARMY AWAT0RS
MAKE FINE FLIGHTS

minutes. The fastest train requires
two hours to cover the distance. T.
G. Milman was the third arrival. Five
others landed at short intervals after
ward.
The aviators we're compelled to fly
at high altitude owing to the very
strong current. 1t was intensely
cold.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
Legislation May
Prevent R. R. Trouble

United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30. - New
lands the proposed railroad legisla-
ton will be passed in time to avoid
a rupture between the Brotherhoods
and the railroads. He admitted that
some of the leaders think there are
serious possibilities in the situation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
United Press.

United Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3o.--A flo
tilla of aeroplans piloted by army
aviators flew from Hamstead to the
Navy yards here, distance Of $50
miles. Corporal Salmon and Lieu
tenant Coyle arrived first. Salmon's
time was an hour and thirty seven
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
LUNACY COMPLAINT

A lunacy complaint has been filed
against Dominic Perinette, who wan
dered off in the storm Sunday and
came near perishing from exposure
January 10th is the date set for heor-
ing on the charge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
CHARGED WITH NON-SUPPORT

The case of the people VS.. William
Crawford, charged with the non-sup-
port of his wife and children was
heard in Justice Maddox's cour. to-
day. The defendant was required to
give u bond conditioned on the proper
support Of his wife and children.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
MERCY HOSPITAL NOTES

NJ. r. Conley entered the hospital
last night suffering with severe
case Of grip. Mrs. A. w. Parker is
improving very rapidly and is able
to be up awhile each day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
NO HERALD NEW YEARS

The Herald force will begin the
New Year by enjoying rest, hence
the next issue of this paper will he
dated, January 2.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
MISS GILBERTS CONDITION
is NOT FAVORABLE

Word comes from the Bell ranch
that Miss Anna Gilbert's condition is
not as favorable as yesterday, She ia
suffering with pneumonia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
French Report
Successful Raid
United Press.

United Press.
PARIS, Dec. 3O.-French raiders
made successful attacks on the Ger.
man positions west of Tapure. On
the Verdun front all is calm.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
ALLIES
REFUSE
German Peace Proposals
Are Officially Rejected
By Entente Powers
Especial to The Herald)

''l''tiei W j ne I1tTdlu)
. Paris, Dec. 80. The Allies ::
q formally refused to enter into :;
peace negotiations with Ger ::
" many without knowing what ::
:. conditions the Teutons have to {:
u propose. The Allies note, hand >.
u ed to the neutrals for transmits 3:
sion, charges the German pro- ::
- posal appears more like war ::
!" measure than that of peace ;:
:: proposition. ::
+" Resentment was expressed ::
I" by the Allies because of Ger :;
. many's effort to place upon :;
- them the responsibility for the ::
=" war. The Allies charge the Teu- :;
:. tons with direct responsibility ;;
- for the war and also charge ;;
- them with refusing to enter ne ::
:: gotiations offered by France, ::
!. Russia and England to prevent ::
u it. n
. It It II ;, ;: :: :; - :; ;: :: !: .: :: ;:
LONDON, Dec. 30.-lt is expected
the Allies answer will clearly state
the principles for which they are
fighting and will contain an outline
of those whereon they are willing
to negotiate. The note has been
completed The Russian draft VIII
probably be in Paris today with
others.
The message will be forwarded
thru neutral diplomats in a few days
and the text published from Paris
before Wednesday. The entire Allied
press reflected the tense realization
of the importance of the document
Haig's review of tn Somme battle
is regarded as most significant. 1t
summarized the result with the state
ment that at Somme the Allies estab-
lshed their ability to gain the OBJ
iects for which they were fighting.
BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 80. - II
the United States requests, South
america will probably join in the
peace note. There is some objection
TO unanimous action but these Will
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

LONDON, Dec. 30.--According to
dispatch from Madrid, Spain mott
fled the United States she cannot
support Wilson's peace note.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
ST. MARKS SUNDAY SCHOOL

st. Marks Sunday school will CON
yene at the church tomorrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

Mercy hospital early in the Week
was buried from the Ames Il Brad
ford Undertaking parIors this after
noon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
NEW YEARS Al LIBRARY

On New Years day the Public III.
nraiy WI be open only between the
hours of 2 and 6 p. m.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
ltf HERALD WISHES YOU HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NFW YEAR

be side tracked if the United States
formally requests co operation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
TRAINS

All trains on time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 80. - II
,be United States requests, South
america will probably join in the
peaee note. There is some objection
10 unanimous action but these Will
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-11-29
Red Cross Seals.

The sale of Red Cross seals this
year should treble that of 1916.
Throughout the nation the import
ance of tuberculosis work has been
inten ,ified because of the war. The
United States must act promptly
and efficiently or it will find itself
handicapped and actually honey
combed with tuberculosis. France
is stricken with the white plague
to far greater extent than wounds
inflicted upon the battlefield. The
tuberculosis death rate in Berlin has
increased more than fifty per cent.
London is graphing desperately
with the same problem. Far more
Red Cross almoney with which to
fight tuberculosis in this country is
needed this year than ever before.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-11-29
LIVER DIDN'T ACT
DIGESTION WAS BAD
Says IS year Old Kentucky Lady, Who Tells How She Was Relieved
After Few Doses of Back.Draught

Meadorgville, Ky.-Mrs. Cynthia
Higginbotham, Of this town, says: AT
my age, which is 65, the liver does
not act so well as when young. A few
years ago, my stomach was ell out OF
Tx. I was constipated, my liver
didn't act. My digestion was bad, and
it took so little to upset me. Ny APP
petite WAS gone. was very weak. !.
! decided I would give Black
Draught thorough trial as knew it
was highly recommended for this
trouble. began taking it. felt
better after few doses. My appetite
improved ano became stronger. My
bowels acted naturally and the least
trouble was soon righted with few
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-11-29
The Navy.

The State OF Mississippi has been
requested by the Navy Department
TO furnish IS fremen and 10 mess at
PENDANTS for the Navy before De-
cember 10Th. The Navy Recruit
ing personnel in Mississippi is GER
tain that the Magnolia State will re-
spond to this call as generously as
in the past.
The position of fireman in the
Navy is not the same as that Of
a fireman in civil life. Firing a
battleship is a science which requires
study and training. Men with pre-.
vious experience are preferred for
t ais line, but untrain d men who
show possibilities, are accepted for
this line, and are trained. The work
ism, difficult, as the working hours
are divided in such manner as to
ls4sen the strain. The opportun es
for advancement in this line are un-
excelled at this time. With the
great expansion of the Navy, there
are thousands of positions in the
higher rating that must be filed;
and these positions are filled with
men taken from the lower ratings
who have had the preliminary train
Ing.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-11-29
Notice of Land Sale.
State of Mississippi,
Tishomingo County.

State of Mississippi,
Tishomingo County.
By virtue of the provisions and
terms of a trust deed executed
December 10th, 1914, by c A
Moore and wife, Mollie Moore,
to S L Rutle'ge, Trustee, Blanche
Rutledge, beneficiary, recorded in
the Office of the Chancery Clerk of
said county in Trust Deed Book 8
page 224; and further by virtue Of
the provisions of a decree rendered
by the chancery court of said coun
ty and state on the II day of Jupo
1917, in the cause therein then
an now pending, styled t H Elan
ct al, Compliments, VS.. c A
Moore ct AL, Defendants, number
900, being suit for foreclosure of
said Trust Deed, |, the under
signed L ] Sto-ment, as a Com
missioner of said Court, and Sub
stituted Trustee by said Court in
said Trust Deed, will, within legal
hours, o4 the first Monday in De
cember 1917, the same being the
3rd day of December "A. d, 1917,
at the court house door in the
town of lrka, said County anC
State, offer for sale, at public aus.
ton, to the highest bidder, fol-
cash, and will so sell the following
described land situated in sale
County and State, to wit:
All that part of the N E Il sec
ton ten, township four (4), rang,
ten (10) lying east Of the Iuks
and Iacinto road.
Said land will be sold for th,
purposes set ont in said decree.
Posted this he 30rh day of DC
tober A. d. 1917.
r. ]. STORMENr,
Substitut 4 Tius!,e ID
h9 ST. Speci Il { Commissioner.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-11-29
doses of Black. Draught-"

doses of Blaek.Draught."
Seventy years of successful use has
made Thedford's Black-Draught q
standard, household remedy. Every
member. of every family, at times.
need the help that Black Draught can
give in cleansing the system and re.
lieving the troubles that come from
constipation, indigestion. lazy liver.
etc. You cannot keep well unless your
stomach, liver and bowels are In good
working order. Keep them that way.
Try BIack-Draught. 1t acts promptly.
gently and in a natural way. II you
feel sluggish, take a dose tonight.
You will feel fresh tomorrow. Prics
csc. package-one cent a dose
All druggists. J. sa
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-11-29
How's This :

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
five 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
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for q short time you will see
great Improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls C.4tarrh Medi-
cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send
for testimonials. free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-11-29

Are YOU going to advertise your
business or are you going to wait
or the Sheriff to do it?
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-11-29
Have 1t Handy For Group.

Gran5mothers and mothers who
have raised families of children
have learned from experience that
It pays to keep a bottle of Foley s
Honey aud Tar in the house ready
tor emergency. 1t gives prompt
relief from dreaded Group attacks.
checSs coughs and colds, and re-
lieves whooping cough A safe
medicine no opiates. Sold by ]
c Jourdan's Drug Store.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-11-29

,HONlnb peIsOliS Wtte t&dlillHeu tOI MlilLt
Calvin Lee Hicks, Belmont.
Samuel S. Stricklin, Leedy
Sam Henry McNeal, Holcut.
Fred Alexander Iuka.
Walter Cleveland Thomas, Iuka.
Yancy T. Stokes, Evansville.
William Hose Clingan, Mingo.
Charles Beauregard, Iuka.
Isaac Benton limbs, Dennis.
James O. Bonds, Iuka.
Martin Luther eagle, Dennis.
Peter Thornton, Iuka.
William Henry MarIar, huntsville.
Rubin Edgar Barnes, Iuka.
John Robert Mckee, Dennis.
Robert limbs, Golden.
James r. c. Wigginton, Dennis.
Ernest Andrew Rast, Iuka,
Eben F. Bailey, Holcut.
Jesse Frank Savage, Belmont.
George William Carmichael, Iuka.
John Cleveland Gilliland, huntsville.
John William Burns, Iuka.
James Bradford Chambers, Belmont.
Robert Helton, Holcut.
William Frederick Lambert, Kendrick.
George Talton Lambert, Paden.
Adolphus Zedick Owens, Dennis.
Samuel Henderson Whitehead, Belmont.
John Cleveland Patterson, Belmont.
Benjamin Franklin eagle, Dennis.
Walter Smith Whitfield, Iuka.
Louis A. McClusky, Leedy.
William Clayton King, Tishomingo.
Jesse ID. Ellis, huntsville.
George Ethel Blissett, Iuka.
Luther Alexander Jackson, Belmont.
Samuel Morris Moore, Iuka.
Grover Cleveland Robinson, Iuka
John Franklin Underwood, Iuka.
Ben Franklin Ewing, Golden.
Glen Billiard, Iuka
John Stephens Nichols, Dennis.
John D. Foot, Burnsvi
Willie Gentry, Dennis.
Arthur Thompson Holcomb, Dennis.
John Allen Russell, Tishomingo.
Jess Edward Mock, Tishomingo.
Charles Dehcie Hill, Paden.
Ben Franklin Burns, Mingo.
Liege Marion Fortner, Dennis.
William Robert Hall, Golden.
James William Woodall, Iuka.
Ira Smith, huntsville.
Lury Winford Wamsley, huntsville.
Luther Wilson, Iuka.
Oscar Marlar, huntsville.
ABORT Tallman, Dennis.
Hillus Harvey Ham, Mingo.
Joseph Emmett Lawson, Iuka.
Edd Hodge, Tishomingo.
John Solomon, Tishomingo.
Culver Craddock, Iuka.
John B. Storment, Iuka.
Daniel Judson Neal, Paden
Walter Virgil Nunley, Iuka.
Leander Anglin, Iuka.
John Turner Spar g, Iuka.
John Htnly d. Glasgow, Dennis.
James Edward Tucker, Burnsyille.<
William l.. Choat, huntsville.
John Green Nunfy, Mingo.
Wheeler Hanes, Paden.
William Emmett Underwood, Iuka.
James Madison Storment, Tishomingo.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-11-29
NONRESIDENT Notice
State of Mississippi,

State of Mississippi,
Tishoningo County.
To ] Il. Bell, post Office Par
ish, Ala You are commanded
to appear before the Chancery
Court on the second Monday OF
Dec. 1917, 20 defend the suit OF
L Q. Riley, against 7 T Hinton
ct al, wherein you are defend
ant. This the 18th day of Nov.
1917. E. A. Payne,
IL 3tp Chancery Clerk.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-11-29
EXAMINATIONS FOR MILITARY SERVICE.

The following persons examined for military service Nov
10TH 1917:
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-11-29
Man Troubled For Two Years

No one should suffer backache
heumatic pains or stiff joints,
swollen, sore muscles, when relief
can be easily had. James Nicer ry,
Belrein Center, Mich. says he was
troubled with kidney and bladder
Nrouble for two years He used
sv-ral kinds of medicine without
It lief, hut Foley's Kidney Pills
cured him. Sold by J c Jour
dams Dug Store.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-11-29
Gentle. Quick Thorough.

When one feels bic, ted, bilious
languid, has sick headache, soul
stomach coated .onsue bad breath
or other condition caused by clog
ged or IRREGULAR bowels S. a Foley
cathartic tablet will give PR mpt
relief. 1t is a gentle, whole some,
thoroughly cleansing, old fashion
ed physicthat leaves no had after
effects. Sold by ] c Jourdan S
D 80 tore.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-11-29
Help Your Country

In its propaganda of conservatism
by resurrecting from your ward
robe those discarded garments
which still can be of useful serv-
ice provided they are cleaned and
pressed by me. Better a little
expense for cleaning and press.
ing than big expense for new
clothes. Ladies Coat Suits give
careful attention.
DAN DIGGER
In R9ss Building
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-06
WILSON ISSUES
PROCLAM|AT TON
INFORMS THE PEOPLE OF UNI.
TED STATES THAT STATE
OF WAR EXISTS.
UPHOLD LAW IS APPEAL
The President Has Also Appealed to
the People to Uphold the Laws
of the Country
TO BE Vigilant.

WASHINGTON, April e.-presi-
dent Wilson this afternoon issued d
proclamation to the people of the
country declaring that state OF war
exists between the United States and
the impasial German government.
At the same time he especially d.
reeted that ala officers of the United
states government, civil and milf
tary. exercise vigilance in the dis
charge of their duties incident to
such state Of war.
At the same time he appealed to
all American citizens to uphold the
laws OF the land and give undivided
and willing support to those meas
nres which may be adopted by the
constitutional authorities in prose-
cutting the war to successful issue
and obtaining a secure and just
peace.