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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
NEGRO IS M0RBED--- :
BURNED AT STAKE
MEETS TRAGIC END AT> HANDS
OF TENN, MOB FOR GIRLS
MURDER.

\ Memphis. Tenn. May 22.--Eli Per
sons, negro, confessed murderer of
Antoinette Rappai several weeks ago,
was burned to death near the scene
of crime at o'clock today. A mob
estimated at from 1000 to 5000
saw the death of the negro
The negro was taken from the
train near Potts Camp, Miss.
In preparation for burning the
body was soaked in oil, and afterward
suspended in midair from the limb
OF nearby tree. A torch was then
applied and the body burned fiercely
until the scorched flesh of the negro
fell to the ground.
Persons is said to have. repeated
his confession that he killed the child
and implicated two other negroes.
Members Of the mob immediately
set out in pursuit Of them.
When. all was IN readiness Mrs.
Rappai, mother of the dead girl, was
taken to the bridge where the pris-
oner was held and identified him. In
a short speech to the mob she de-
clared she wished Persons to suffer
the tortures he dealt to his victim.
A telephone message at 1880
o'clock stated that the mob had cap
tured Dewitt Ford, mute, one of
the negroes implicated by Persona in
the murder OF the Rappal girl, and
was ON the way Ia the scene OF the
first lYnching.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
CROMWELL LODGE
r.. n a. NJ. ,ENTERTAINS

Cromwell Lodge, No. 692, r. e. A.
NJ, at its regular meeting on last
Saturday night, conferred the +. c.
degree. after which good old fashion
ed eats were served. Informal in
vitations had been sent out,to neigh
boring Lodges. from which there
were number in attendance. Those
attending from Hartford. were,
Messers G. M. Grove, a. ID. Kirk,
Otto c. Martin, X. Il. Duke. Il. II.
Ellis, Geo. +. Jones, James Nance,
S. r. Bennett, Albert Rial, w. G..
G. O. Hunter and Mar
vim Beard. Cromwell Masons are on
to their job when it comes TO enter
tanning and the Boys report that a
general good time WAS had
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
18th COMMENCEMENT
west KY, SEMINARY
LAST, WEEK MARKED THE CLOSE
OF ANOTHER SPLENDID
SCHOOL YEAR.

The 25th annual Commencement OF
West Kentucky Seminary. began Sun
day. May 18th with Baccalaureat t.
sermon, delivered by Or. J. w. Res
pass. OF Russellville, Ky.
Monday evening By
Intermediate department in charge
uSMisses Nina Reeves and Addie Tay-
Tor.
Tuesday evening--EXercises By
preparatory department in charge
Of MIR. f. T. Sanderfur.
Wednesday EVENING" play "The
Dust OF the Earth" given by the Jun
Tors. Miss Key Napier: directress.
Thursday evening-The Senior
play "At The End of the Rainbow, ''
Mr.. A. T Ross. in charge. =
Friday evening-Graduation FIX
-orcises, Diplomas being presented by
Mt. W. G. Shuts to Misses Burke
Napier. Angela Maddox, Irene Rhosds
Bsrtye ReCfrow, Eva stewart. Ruth
Cray. Anna Afford, Mary DAWSON.
Alma simpson and Mrs. Ethel Baize
Royal, Massrs Dewey Brown, Glen
don Stevens. Archie Davis and Mar
SHAH BARNES. Followed by ban
Duet under the auspices OF the Sem
IO-s
The exercises this year were among
tho best IN the history OF the school
and thoroughly enjoyed by every one
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
MRS. AMERICA RILEY
Die, After Illness OF i'rotracted
Duration.

Hrs. America Riley, wife of Mr..
J. G. Riley. died at her home here on
Wednesday at 2;i5. p. IN. The direct
cause of Mrs. Riley's death was ure-
mia, superinduced by paralytiC
stroke sustained some three and Il
half years ago, since which date she
had been a constant. but patien;
sufferer. Mrs. Riley was the daught-
er of Jefferson and Mary Rowan Bell,
was horn In the year 1850 and united
in marriage with John C. Riley about
A. years ago. Besides her husband.
there survives, four sons and three
daughters, Dr. a. H.. II. r., W. II.
and l.. r, Riley, Mrs. w. Fl. Ellis,
Misses. Hetty and Ruth Riley There
alto survives deceased. three broth
erNand two sisters, >Messrs. =. r.. s.
w, and Jefferson Bell, the sisters are,
Mrs |. =. Barnard and Mrs. Il. G..
Hudson.
Brief funeral services We're con-
Quoted " the family residence yes
terday at 2.00 o'clock aitor which
the remains were iptrrod In oak
wood Cemetery.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
INTERESTS OF ALL THE


asked to make its celebration a pub
lie expression of willingness 10 give
the services of its sons to the country.
In outlining a programme for observ-
ing the day the council proposes that
fire and church bells be rung and
whistles blown at u a. m, the hour
of opening the registration booths;
that bands play near the booths; that
men of registration age be escorted
to the booths by their families and
neighbors and given distinctive
registering badge. and that after the
registration has closed patriotic meet
ings be held.
From press and pulpit and in the
schoolroom," says the letter, every
effort should be exerted to impress
upon all citizens their duty at this
vital crisis in the history OF our
country.
Let the words ring forth. the
world must be made safe for democ-
racy"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
MOSCOW MAY EE NEW SrcAN
or RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT

Washington. May 22.-.-New Rus
sia win remove its capital from Pet
rograd tG Moscow, the ancient seat OF
the Russian government, II plans
now under consideration by the new
administration are consummated, &C
cording to word reaching Washington
to-day. The idea. II Is said, is based
largely upon sentimental and political
ground rather than on the probability
thai Petrograd woGld be captured by
German forces.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25

them and their good wishes to follow
him in his new field of labor. Prof.
Brown, to whom the tribute was
great surprise, responded with much
feeling, expressing his deep apprecia-
ton TO the class. both collectively
and individually, and of his pleasure
in directing their work through their
entire High School Course, and as
surfing them of his continued interest
in their future. The cup is a hand
some one bearing the inscription ITO
II. +. Brown from the Glass of 1917,
Hartford College
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
Fishing Party.

TIC following composed a party
which left here Wednesday morning
for few days outing on Rough
River: Messrs.. Loney Hoover and
wife. l.. G. Acton and wife G. G. We'd
ding and sister. Miss Daisy. Camp
was established in the grove near
what is known as the Smell farm.
Judge r. X. Wedding and wife and
Mr.. and Mrs. W +. Shifflette joined
the party yesterday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
OLD SHELLS DANGEROUS:
WILL BE WITHDRAWN

Washington. May GA report of
Rear Admiral Earle, chief of the Blu
rcau OF Ordanco, on premature ex-
blossoms OF shells on the armed
American liners 81. Louis, 81. Paul
and Mongolia, made public tonight
by Secretary Daniels, shows that tina
bureau has reached the conclusion
that siy-iHch shells made prior 10
1900 arc not 90 be trusted. and that
all such ordnance has been with
drawn from both naval and merchant
ships
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
HARTFORD COLLEGES
37TH ANNUAL CLOSE
OF PAST WEEK MARK
END OF PROSPEROUS
YEAR.

y The Commencement exercises last
week closed the thirty-seventh year
OF Hartford College. DR.. S. NJ. Miller
Of Settle Memorial, Owensboro.
preached the Baccalaureate sermon
on Sunday TO large and delighted
audience. His discourse was schol-
arly address full of inspiration for
his hearers. The music under the
direction of Mr.. w. J. Bean was
unusually good. Monday evening
the recital by the pupils of Mrs. Elgin
and Miss Nall was of much interest
20 all present.
Tuesday evening the Grammar
GRADES under Prof. Howard and Miss
Flener gave two splendid short plays
and some action songs.
Wednesday evening the Juniors
presented "The Templeton Teapot
and Prof. Pepp' with much credit.
6oth plays were replete with Gun and
liue action. Special mention IS due
many OF the characters.
The music during the evening was
also eh.oyed.
At inc close of the play the Jua;or
class called Prof. Brown TO the Stage
ana their class President. Mr.. Oscar
BNrhett read beautifully wofl. 4
tylhute To their retiring Princi1,! l.
which he responded with much ar'
probation.
Thursday evening the Seniors play
ed "a Trial OF Hearts" to q crowded
house. II was splendid comedy
drama, well presented and showed
the excellent training given the class
by Miss Glenn. The Scholarship
medal. given for highest grades dur
ing the year. was presented TO a
member of the Senior class, Miss
Evelyn Thomas, by Judge J. b. Will
son
Friday evening closed the weeks
exercises with two well prepared and
well delivered orations by Mr.. Hint
on Leach. class representative. and
Miss Evelyn Fair Thomas. Vaiedic-
torian. Judge 0ppenhemer, of Gin
s.ELau delivered the class address.
He Is a clear. forceful speaker and
pleased the audience. The music OF
the evening was delightful. both the
yocal and instrumental.
loving Gun Presented Frof. Brown
At the close OF the commencement
exercises last Friday evening. May
rs. the Seuior Glass OF Hartford
College presented a loving cup to
Prof. Brown. The presentation was
made by MIR. Hinton Leach, President
Oi the class. who in eloquent and
well chosen words, assured Prof.
Brown Of the love and esteem of the
class in presenting the token, OF
their appreciation OF his work among
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
GERMAN SUBMARINE SIGHTED
IN NEW ENGLAND WATERS
IL CLNIM.
IS OFFICIALLY NOTED
Kcports From Two or Three Sources
being Investigated by
Authorities.

Portland, Me-, May Persist
ent reports current since war was de
clared, that German submarine was
in New England waters. were given
official recognition today. II was
stated 10y naval officer that new re-
ports had been received and that an
investigation was uAdcr way.
II was reported to the naval sta
tions that after the sighting of a
pariscope Il submarine was seen run
ming swash OF Mschlas at 6 o'clock
last night. This report was for
warded to Boston and New York and
not made public. This morning three
lobster fishermen told of having sight
ed what they believed TO have been
"A submarine. aud when their reports
were carried by newspaper men TO
the naval Officer referred 10 above be
admitted having received earlier and
similar reports, and said that they
were being acted upon.
The supposed submarine, which APP
peared 10 he about 200 feet in length.
was picked up by two fishermen
south of Sepuin light at s:l5 o'clock
this morning She was Il mile and a
half distant, hut the fishermen were
sure of the character of the stranger
As they were watching her the en-
zine OF their motorboat back fired
and instantly following the report
the submarine submerged. The fish
-ermen hurried ashore and reported
what they had seen.
They had no more than reached
shore when third fisherman arrived
with report that he had seen the
craft a little later TO the west OF
Scguin light.
The position of the craft seen by
the fishermen woald fit in with her
probable position IT. she continued in
her westerly course after being sight
ed OF cross island last night. Later
she was seen by two members of the
coast guard. One guard first saw
her and later he was Joined by sec
.ond guard and the two men watched
The vessel for an hour They had
ample time to study here closely IN
der favorable conditions and were
convinced that she was a submarine.
Repeatedly reports Of a submarine
off the northeast coast OF Massachu-
sets outside the entrance to Ports
mouth, n. H., hasbor aud on the
Maine coast, have been brought in by
coastwise vessels and, dshermen.
In every instance official con
ilrmation OF such reports WINS
lacking and usually navy
officials have publicly scoifed AZ tho
possibility OF an enemy ship yentur-
ing into American waters, though
privately several officials admitted
taking these reports more seriously
than their formal utterauces bstray-
ed
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
HOLIDAY III SUGGESTED
FOR REGISTRATION DAY

Washington. May 22.--All State
Councils of Defense are urged in a
letter sent to-day by the Council OF
Nations Defense through Director
Clifford to cooperate heartily In max
ing the army registration day, June
S, day of conservation TO service In
accordance with the spirit of Presi-
dent Wilson'S message TO the country.
The National Council suggests that
the day be celebrated In serious spirit
not as an ordinary holiday, and that
costly and elaborate decorations bc
Siscoura ged. Each c0mnursty h
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
$4,000, 400 FiTATE
LEFT HY CysOATE

New York, May 2l.-The will of
Che late Joseph II. Choate. filed In the
Surrogate's court to-day, disposes OF
an estate estimated at about $4,000
600, most of which goes to relatives.
To his widow Mr.. Choate left
$3.50, 900 outright. $4,000 annually,
the Choate residence In Stockbridee,
Mass, and the use for life OF his home
here. Large. requests were made %
children. grandchildren aud nieces.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
Nfrs. Dayn hfnlders.

Mrs. Dave Medders was suddenly
stricken with heart failure at her
home near BarEetts Creek Church, on
last Tues lay afternoon.
Funeral services were conducted
at Clear Run BY Rev. r. II. Fuqua.
after which her remains were inter
ed at that place.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
new REGIMENTS OF
NATIONAL GUARD, AIM
ARTILLERY, ENGINEERS, SIGNAL
TROOP AND CAVALRY TO BE
ORGANIZED.

Washington, May 23.--Organiza-
tion of scores OF new regiments OF
National Guard artillery. engineers.
signal troops and cavalry will be I'M
dertaken soon to supply the tactical
formations necessary for the estab-
lishment of the sixteen divisions of
the guard provided for in the War
Departments plans.
la addition to these troops, i'm
mediately after the existing State
soldiers have been drafted into the
Federal service. there must bes organ
ization headquarters. divisional at
tachments. supply. amuSitlon and
medical train, heavy field artillery
aud signal battalions. an aero service.
two cavalry divisions and many new
coast artillery units and reserves.
Shortage In Artillery.
Comparison OF the organization
tables for the sixteen infantry disl-
sions, with the existing infantry divi-
cioEs. with the existing guard estab-
l;s1meut, shows that in the infantry
the arm OF the service in which the
cuatG = strongest. thirty regiments
ana six companies must be created
10 provide the IA regiments of tie
rTiciOhRl structure,
The principal shortage is in Ceid
artillery. Each o, the sixteen divi-
aous requires three full regiments
OF sin batteries ecch. or total CT
a's batteries. There now exist N
tho gucrd los batteries.
The shortage 10 engineers is al.
mot as great There will be needed
s'Xt"en regiments. or a total Of nine
ty-six companies, whereas there now
are only thirty companies.
sixteen Air service Units.
Each division also will have an
aero squadron of balloon company,
making sixteen air service units.
New York has one aero squadron
lesson company.
The irst effort OF the department
is to bring up TO full war strength
all existing units of the guard. When
that has been accomplished and the
force has been drafted the next step
will be 10 create the new units nec-
essary to complete the sixteen in
fantry divisions, and the Adjustant
Generals of tho States have been In
strucred that they should prepare for
itrese new organizations without de-
lay.
Kentucky's Quota.
One regiment infantry. one regi-
ment field artillery, one battalion
engineers, one field battalion Qess
one company signal corps.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
Kentucky's Quota.

One regiment infantry. one regi-
meut field artillery, one battalion
engineers, one field battalion Qess
one company signal corps.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
OF
SUPREME COURT
From stark County.


c. A. McCarty. plaintiff and re-
spondent, VS.. William Thornton and e.
F. Maxey. co-partners doing business
under the firm name and style of
Thornton g. Maxey. defendants and
appellants.
Syllabus:
l. In constituting section 741s. of
the compiled laws OF 1918, which pro-
vides that. IF the county designated
for that purpose in the complaint is
not the proper county the action may,
Notwithstanding, be tried therein, un-
less the defendant, before the time
for answering expires, demands in
writing that the trial be had in the
change of venue may not be demand
ed after an answer has actually been
served, even though the time for an
swering which is provided for by the
statute has not expired.
2. A residence is a place where a
mans habitation is fxed without q
from.
3. Evidence examined and held not
to support the claim of a residence in
the county to which a change of
venue is sought to be obtained.
I. When letters are Incorporated
in an affidavit which are hearsay in
their nature, but no objection to the
afndavit is made in the trial court on
this ground, no such objection can be
raised in the supreme court upon
appeal.
Action on the contract for the re-
covery of a commission.
Appeal from the district court of
Stark county; Hon. w. G. Crawford, j.
Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant
appeals. Affirmed.
opinion of the court by Bruce. Oh. j.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09

ber'. Particular efforts win be made
to obtain recruits taking out mem
berships paying annual dues Of 81
and 81. Division membership drive
committees will be appointed by
division managers. These commit
tees will work under the general q
rection OF the national committee and
viii have general supervision Of the
campaign throughout the division.
Each of the $4,000 Red Cross chap
tiers will appoint committees to work
under the direction of the division
committee. The exact plan Of their
campaign will be outlined later in
communications from division head
quarters.
Success OF the membership drive
last June leads Red Cross chiefs to
believe that the Christmas drive will
be even more successful. AS this Is
the country's first Christmas in tho
war 1t is felt that people will be
thinking of service rather than fes-
tivity, that minds generally will be
turned toward the battlefields of Eu-
rope and that this country will be in
the frame Of mind at Christmas tide
to give expression to all it's anxiety
and hope by renewing evidences Of
Its support Of the Red Cross.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09

Harrison OF Spiritwood. N. D.. holds
the second honor. The other FIVE are
Gilbert Wien Of COlfax, David Blair
Of Grand Forks. Oscar Nygaard Of
Grand Forks, Henry Z. Fischer Of
Auburn, and Herbert Jones Of Graf.
ton
The men have been sent to the
Jefferson Barracks and according TO
Recruiting Officer Flint of Fargo, are
now en- route to American university.
the training camp at Washington, d.
e. That the men will soon leave
America for the field operations in
France In announced in word receiv-
ed at the Fargo recruiting office.
which states that the men will be
ready to go over there" by Thanks
giving.
Ernest Harrison OF Spiritwood, II
well known in athletic circles OF the
state. having acted as trainer for
George Hull, the Edgeley wrestler.
who several years ago threw every
thing that came in his path,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
NATIONAL DRIVE
FOR MEMBERS OF
R.C.ANNOUNCED
Make Tt a Red Cross
Christmas" Will Be the
New Slogan

In telegram received at the North
Dakota district headquarters OF the
Red Cross today announcement Of a
national Red Cross Christmas mem
bership drive to begin Dec. II, was
made.
Make IL a Red Cross Christmas.
is to be the slogan Of the campaign.
With this as their battle cry Red
Cross workers throughout the coun-
try are expected to add 10000, 900
more names to the membership of
the organization before Christmas
eve. This will bring the American
Red Cross membership up to $4,000,
600, the goal fixed by the national
Christmas membership drive COM
nittee. "
John Leslie. chairman Of the north
ern division membership committee,
will announce definite plans for the
campaign throughout the division up
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
GAS and FLAME
REGIMENT GETS
7 DAKOTANS
Fargo Boy First to Volun-
teer-Grand Forks
Sends Two Men

Seven North Dakotans have re-
sponded to the call OF the govern
ment for volunteers in the gas and
flame" regiment, the regiment which
is required in the fields of operation
to supervise the American offensive
and which will be called upon to in
strnct men all along the front in this
most important work. Out of this
number. Grand Forks sends two
men.
Ralph Beard, chemist at the North
Dakota Agricultural college. son
Of DR.. r. A. Beard. pastor of the
First Congregational church of this
city, holds the distinction of being
the first North Dakotan to volunteer
his services in this regiment. Ernest
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
BRIEFLY TOLD

Shop at RicKers.-Advt.
Herbst's for nosIery.-Advt.
Have Knight PTtg. Co. print It (Ad.)
DR.. Basye. osteopath. Phone 1881.
| ADV.
Klever Klothes Kleaners. Phone s5s
l-Advt.
Konen-Doyle Taxi. Phone 4s2.-
Advt.
H. N. Tucker, of Courtenay, visited
friends in Fargo Thursday.
A desirable place to stop. Hotel Ell
| GIN $1.00 per day, Eighth and Henne-
pin, Minneapolis.-Advt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tobias Yuster, 1921
| Third avenue north, are the parents
Of baby boy, born Wednesday eve
ming.
DR.. w. F. Crewe. state veterinarian.
spent a portion of Thursday in Fargo
visiting friends and attending to ON
clal matters.
L. E. Opdyke. one of the well known
! business men of Bismarck, arrived in
Fargo Thursday and is spending sew
eral days attending to business mat
| tiers.
]. NJ. Craig, district manager of the
| Maxwell Motor Co, is spending sever
al days in Fargo visiting the McKin-
ney-Fuller-Curtis Co., the local dis
| tributers.
Hayes Turner. enlisted in the signal
corps. formerly with the Western
port at Fort Riley, Kan. He left in
the evening.
The B. p. o. e. will meet Saturday
! evening. Several applications for
memberships will be considered.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Wigdahl. 7S4
/ baby daughter.
]. c. Turner, of this city, state
| agent for the Bankers Insurance Co.,
! left for Bismarck Thursday to attend
conference with Insurance Commits
sioner Olsness relative to the compa-
ny's drouth insurance business.
w. /. Adams, former manager of the
Annex hotel, returned last evening
from Wahpetcn, having spent the day
attending to business matters in con-
nection with his lease of the Mer-
chants hotel in that city.
At the meeting of the Fargo Com
mons club next Monday evening at
the First Presbyterian church, where
members of the Ladies' Aid society
will serve dinner, Herbert r. CASTOR
Will discuss the subject, Newsgather-
ing.
Former State Sen. Knute s. Ram
sett, of Fingal, Barnes county, was in
Fargo Thursday, en- route home from
Willmar, Mimi, where he attended the
funeral of his brother, Henry s. Ram
sett. The deceased was clerk of the
district court at Willmar for twenty
seven years.
DIR. H. G. Leonard, former pastor of
the First Methodist church of Fargo,
now of st. Paul. will speak at the
meeting of the Mems club of the
church at o'clock this evening,
After the War, What? being his sub
ject. The program also will include
two numbers by the male quartet and
solos by Prof. Franz Josef Sucher.
Buffet lunch will be served.
Grand Forks Herald: oscar Ny
gard, SON Of Mrs Lewis Nygaard,
has enlisted in the ordnance Depart
ment of the army and leaves this eve.
ming for Fargo, from where he ex-1
poets to go to Washington to report
for active duty. Mr.. Nygaard Is a
graduate of the local high school and
a great many OF his friends have en-
tertained at farewell AFFAIRS in his
honor during the last several days"
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