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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
EGG SELLS FOR $55
NV Associated PressA

(By Associated Press1
Chicago, Jan. 12.-One Of the first
acts Of Chicago's new chief of police,
Herman F. Scheuttler, was to order a.
guard Of thirty policemen for the
Coliseum, where bazaar for the aid
Of war sufferers of the entente allies
is being held. This followed the re-
ceipt of an unsigned warning that the
Coliseum would be blown up
A single egg was sold for SIS at
the bazaar
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
Stoke swina Onward.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE reply of
the entente powers to the Washington
government was made the occasion Of
another upward swing at the. opening
of today's market. War shares and
related stock were the chief benefici-
aries, gaining from one to two points,
but initial profits failed to hold and
realizing for profit caused a general
setback before the end of the first
half hour, after which trading steadily
dwindled. Nominal rallies set in at
midday. Bonds were firm.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
U Boats Flouting Pledge !?
(RY Associated Press.l

2-n that the submarines
the sinking ships without the Eng
s foreign supplied The Associated Press with these de-
tails: s.#a3 s
British passenger City Birmingham
pedoed without submarine which hoisted
Mediterranean. doctor
killed spendidy They
Ieta
"The British steamship topedoed without
ship
day captain prisoner
rne The picked the steamship
!. ;. II
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PARIS IN DARKNESS
(Bv Associated prass

10y AS6oC1ateo EISSS.l
Paris, Jan. 1.-THE Zeppelin alarm
which was sounded here last night
was, 1t turned out, due not to zep-
pelins, but to airplanes. AS soon ~
the warning was received the city was
plunged into darkness and street cars
were stopped. There was little excite
ment and few Parisians had sufficient
curiosity to leave their firesidea ito see
what was happening.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
BASEBALL WAR?
CRy Associated Press

New York. Jan. 12.-The decIara.-
ton Of President Fultz OF the Base
ball Players fraternity, that unless
the requests for the betterment OF
conditions for minor league players
were granted there would be no need
for training camps this spring. gave
a serious aspect today to the contro-
versy between owners and players.
Fultz intimated that q majority or
the major league players are soiidIy
behind the minor leaguers in their
fight. The object Of the movement is
to obtain for players in the nainor
leagues the same recognition that has
been granted major league players.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
Federal Workers
To Join the Union
lRy Associatad Prasa.l

Chicago, Jan. 12.-Announea-
nnent was made today of the or
eanization of q labor union of the
federal employees in Chicago, to
be. affiliated with the American
Federation of Labor. The organ
izers announce that, the step was
taken in beginning nationwide
campaign to organize all OF the
100000 employees of the govern
n1ent into q union.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
CURTAIL SERVICE
(By Associated Press.l

(By Associated Press.) ...-.r
Detroit, Mich, Jan. 12.-The Pere
Marquette railroad announced today
that because OF the coal shortage it
has been necessary to reduce its pas
senger service. -
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
May ELECT COUNTY AGENT
AT MEETING TOMORROW

An adjourned meeting of the Clay
County Farm bureau will be held to-
morrow evening to select successor
of r. e. Clement, who is now assistant
state leader for North Dakota.
This will be the third attempt at the
selection of a new county agent, and Ii
is understood that there are two FIRST
class men under consideration.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
WILL ELECT DELEGATES.

The board of governors of the Moor
delegates to, the meeting of the state
association, to be held at Minneapolis
on Feb. 6, Delegates will be chosen at
the meeting of the board to be held at
the Office of Secretary Walker on Mon
day.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
NEW YORK SHIVERs

(By Associated Press.)
New York. Jan. 12.-New York to-
day faced-the coolest weather of the
winter. At s a. m. it was degrees
above zero. A snowstorm and unusu-
ally cold weather at seas was reported
by steamers which reached port coated
with ice
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
FEAR GERMAN RAIDER
NV Associated Press. )

(By Associated Press.)
Boston, JAN ~. - The British
steamer Bay State munitions laden
for Liverpool, and the British steamer
Idaho, bound from Hull for New York,
returned to port early today after re-
newal Of radio warnings that Ger
man raider was In the Atlantic. Both
were armed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12

most any price. The prevailing opinion
in Wall street last night was the eff
forts of Hollweg to end the war had
proved failure and that the struggle
sidas Rhs rex, ,nancinn $50 r' hTtit
has not yet taken shape and it is un-
derstood American group is waiting in
dication of borrowers wishes before
$500, 100000 will be the amount of the
new loan. Russian FIVE halls fell
points but recovered 4 points before
the close. Times.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
GOES TO DAYTON

AsheIman to Attend Sales Meeting OF
National Cash Register Co.
Henry B. Ashelman, sales agent of
the National Cash Register Co., has
gone to Dayton, o., to attend the an
nual sales meeting of the company.
He will be gone week or ten days.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
Herald.

Chicago, Jan. 12.-Political develop
ments construed as bullish and senti-
ment after closed favored strongly
higher prices. Peace talk losing effect
and holders of May are those who want
the cash wheat. Outside business has
fallen off materially which accounts
for the rapid price changes. Corn bears
believe prices high enough, believe
there will be heavy offerings to arrive
on further advance. On the other hand,
drought in Argentine has become seri-
Gus and bulls believe May corn will sell
higher than has yet been seen. Oats
Local traders do most business in oats
and it reflects action Of other grains.
Jackson Bros. fair buyers on early
breaks Foreign news was bullish.
Traders in the provision market are
bullish Expect excellent demand for
hog product. Belgian relief order said
to be for liberal quantities.
Herald.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
Primary Movement
Wheat

Wheat 889,000, last year 879OOU; snip
ments $4,000, last year $4,000.
Corn 1,1S0,000, last year $4,000;
shipments, $4,000, last year 475,O00.
Oats $4,000, last year 5SS,000; ship
ments 486,O0O, last year 100000.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
WEAR u. S. UNIFORM?
DIV Associated Press

-. (By Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 12.-Secretary
Baker has decided not to construe the
national defense act so as to prohibit
members of the staff Of governors
from wearing the regular army uni
form. s..'F
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
nELEGArEs ro REID TRAIL MEEr.

Pres. Garfield H. Rustad, of the
Moorhead Commercial club. has ap-
pointed Johnston Wagner, H. ]. Harris
and George L.. Walker delegates to rep
resent the club at the good roads con-
vention to be held at Fergus Falls next
Tuesday and Wednesday,.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
Car Shar%ado

report bad conditions in the railroad
situation. The Erie road claims not
to have given a car to Chicago ship
per in six weeks. A wire from New
York says congestion there is greatly
relieved but care are still hard to get
Locals are taking the bear side in all
pits. Lack of good outside support is
felt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
TRINITY YOUNG PEOPLES ANNUAL.

The annual meeting OF the Young
Peoples society OF Trinity Lutheran
church was held last evening and the
following ofncers were elected; Edgar
vVri~ht r~aaiHAnt: Ida Dahl. vica west
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12

Wheat 5000 bu., Flour 1000 bbls.
Total 241, 1000 blu, Corn 10000 bu.
Oats 584, 200 blu.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
Chicago,

Chicago, Jan. 12.-Hogs: Receipts,
$4,000: active, 10 to Is cents above
@10.S0; heavy $10.35@10.S5; rough,
35@10.50; pigs, $775@9.60.
Cattle: Receipts. 1000; strong; ma
tive beef steers, $7.75@11.80; western
steers, $7.50@10.O0: stockers and feed
ers, $5.50@8.S5; cows and heifers, $40
$1,000; calves, $9.75@14.25.
Sheep: Receipts. 10000; steady;
wethers, $9.50@10.65; lambs, $11.50@
1880.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
Cash MESSAGE.

Minneapolis - Cash wheat slow.
Only the choice wheat in desirable
cars seems to be moving. Bluestem,
No. 1 Northern to cents over May.
Flour sales extremely light.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
Chicago Oats.
Minneapolis Wheat
Winnipeg Close.

No. northern, 1914 No. north
ern, 1.7SA; No. 8 northern, IT'S; oats,
.60AA; July oats. 1854; flax, cash, No.
N. w. c., 25S15; May flax, 2.67h.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12

Born, TO Mr.. and Mrs s. A. Engbret-
son Of Tenth street north, q ten and a
nuartar nound bow. Ian ii.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
THE MARKETS
LIVESTOCK MARKETS
OF The NORTHWEST

South st. Paul, MINI, Jan. IL. -
Hogs: Receipts, $4,000; steady to 5
S1010@10.20.
Cattle: Receipts, $500; killers.
steady; steers, $425@1025; cows and
heifers, $47507.50; calves, so cents
higher, $4.50@12.75; stockers and feed
ers, $3.50@S.00.
Sheep: Receipts, 3,400; steady;
lambs, $7.50013.O0; wethers, $1,000
$50; ewes, $5.5O@$9.25.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12

Al. M. Baker of GAINESVILLE, Sam.
Rustad of Rustad, and II. p Skorstad
of Georgetown. were among the guests
AZ fha N@w Columbia today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
Duluth Flax.
Grain Onininnn.


Ware & Leland: On material set
backs on wheat purchases seem to be
justified: Favor buying corn on reac-
lions. Looks like oats would work
higher.
Thomson McKinnon: Action of wheat
market in the face of restricted gen
eral trade reflects the inherent strength
in the immediate situation. Corn mar
ket shows ready response to strength
in wheat.
Logan & Bryan: The future of the
wheat market depends on the contents
Of the note from the allies. The ulti-
mate course Of the corn market must
be towards lower levels.
Bartlett Frazier & Co.: Speculative
longs should be prepared to buy wheat
on depressions forced on false premises.
See but one side of corn market for
long pull and do not feel at all timid
at temporary recessions.
Larnson Bros: A very acute cash
situation will develop before another
wheat crop is harvested. Higher prices
for corn are probable.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12

Forecast.
Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa,
Kansas, Nebraska-Snow and colder.
Dakotas-Part cloudy, much colder
tonight and Saturday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Chas. E. Lewis & Co., Grain and Stock
Brokers, Morton Block Fargo.
May Wheat.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
Sioux City.

Sioux City. Ia, Jan. 12.-Hogs: Re-
ceipts 12,000 to 10 cents higher;
estimated receipts tomorrow; 1000;
bulk, $1o.0o@10.50; range, $9.6O010.6O;
light, $9.60@1O.0o; mixed, $10.059
1880; heavy, $10.45@9.60.
Cattle: Receipts, 1000; steady;
estimated receipts tomorrow, 400.
Sheep: Receipts, 1000; strong.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
nneapOlis Cash Close.

No. hard, l:s6@ q T. Ss; No.
northern, 1:89B @1.92%; choice. 1868
No. 2 northern, 1868 @192%; No. 3 II
Mont, 1883 @1.9l%; No. northern,
1.76% @1.88%; arrive No. Q H. Mont,
1878 @1.915s; No. durum, 2.01h; ar
No. 3 yellow corn, .92A@.93Z; arrive,
.92A; No. 4 corn. .90K; others, .83 a 80;
No. 3 white oats. .531S @.54; No. white
oats, .52Q.63; barley. .S8@1.13; barley,
choice, 1;13@1.22; flax, 1851 @2S9h
arrive, Assn @2.SSh; rye, T.40@1i:
arrive. 14001 Al
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12

New York, Jan. 12.--After publication
Of the fragmentary report of Lloyd
Georges speech the market recovered
and closed above Wednesdays final fig
ures His remarks made it clear that
an early ending of the war cannot be
reckoned on any basis other than a
belief that Germany is in such dire
straits that IL must make peace at all
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12

New York, Jan. 1.-The london
stock market was exceedingly quiet
yesterday awaiting details of new loan.
Meanwhile the old loan was readily
absorbed as offerings came out Money
was plentiful and discount rates were
steady. The New York stock market
was helped by the English premier's
speech. After it was received prices
recovered earlier losses and in most
cases closed above Wednesdays figures.
The allies have become more nearly
self supporting except for raw materi-
ais and they will not resume their buy
ing on the old scale unless financial
conditions should become much easier.
While they are paying in gold, the
British will buy cautiously.
Herald.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12

For Quick Results Use The Forum
Want Columns.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
Grain Receipts I'm CARROTS.

Grain Receipts I'm CARROTS.
Chicago, Jan. 12.-Wheat 4S; last
year 1877; corn 31S; last year 80; oats
1877; last year 1T.
Minneapolis. Jan. 12-wheat 1853:
last year "a.
Duluth, Jan. 12.-Wheat %; last year
1872.
Winnipeg. Jan. 12.-wheat 337; last
year rs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
Duluth Cash Close.

No. 1 hard, 1904; No. 1 northern,
No. 8 northern, 1.76A @1SSA; oats,
cash, .52B @.54M; rye, 1.39@145; bar
ley, .83@1.20; No. l durum, 1910
2.011k No 2 durum, 1924 @1.96h; May
durum, 1.94hB; flax. cash, 2.S5h; ar
rive, 2.S515.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-14

Finest Quality Marquisettss, scrins and
Voiles, In q large variety OF patterns including
woven figures hemstitched. drawnwork and
plain. White ivory and ecru colors NH
lengths from to 10 yards, but much hfty
yards Of some patterns
First Floor-BarEnha Table.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1917-12-27

On page 6 is a fullpage an
nouncement of the Hinson prop
erty sale to be held January 2nt
at 1890 at the courthouse. Reat
it.
The year-old child of B. F
Sinclair, of Raeford, died Frida,
of pneumonia, following an attacl
of whooping cough, and was bur
led at Northam Saturday.
Mrs. Sarah E. Beck, aged 73
died at the home of Mr.. Johr
Beck Tuesday night. The inter
ment was today at Mizpah GENE
terry, conducted by Rev. Mr.
Trott.
"A negro, Sam Baldwin, was
bound over by U. S. Commission
er Guthrie Saturday to next tern
|of federal coul charged with
failure to register Jnne 5th. The
bond of $500 was not given; next
term of federal court convenes
at LauMinburg March 25th.
Another skiff of snow Wed
nesday morning, and for an hour
the flakes fell fast and furious;
but the wet ground from the rain
Of the night before, prevented
sticking. This morning the mer.
curry registered % degrees a.
bove zero.
The police department of the
city of Rockingham has not made
an arrest in the past ten days
Who could have believed that the
Christmas season could pass
without one or more arrests for
drunkenness? And yet some
folks will have the nerve to say
that prohibition is not effective
The secretary-treasurer Of
the Richmond County Fair AS.
sociation,E. A.. Allen, during the
past few days sent out premium
money to the amount of$4O0.75
to the 149 winners. The Post.
Dispatch will publish the names
of the winners, and the amounts
won, in an early issue: possibly
next week.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1917-12-27

Rev. and Mrs. Z. V. Robertson
are visiting at Oxford.
Miss Sallie Marks returned
last week from Roanko College,
Danville, for the holidays.
Sidney Hopkins, of the firm Of
Hopkins Bros, will go to New
York Saturday night on a busi.
ness trip.
Mrs. Jake Hinson and children
went to Charlotte last Friday to
spend a week with her sister,
Mrs. R. E. L. Graham.
Rev. G. F. Smith and family re.
turned Wednesday night from
a ten days visit at Beaufort and
in Davie county-literally from
the mountains to the sea.
M. Z. Tucker, who was stab5.
ed by Charlie Smith the 18th, and
who has been in Hamlet hospital
is reported to be out of danger
and should be able to leave the
hospital within the next two
weeks.
H. T. Odom came Wednesday
to spend three days with his
father, w. P. Odom. He is
sales promoter for the J. D. Ray
& Co., of Raleigh, and has just
put on a daddy rabbit" sale al
Rosedale, Miss.
Mr.. Jas. H. Warburton came
this morning for a two days
visit to his father, D. S. Warbur-
ton. He lives at 528, Fourth St
Marietta, Ohio, and is connected
with the Klau-Van Peterson
Dunlap, in an advertising ca
pacity.
A negro, Will Gaffney, was
shot Monday night in Hamlet and
robbed of $140. He claims tt
have identified the two negroes
who held him up, one of the two
being Johnnie Holmes; Holmes
was arrested in Rockingham Mon
day night and is now in the Ham
let lookup awaiting develop
ments.
Miss Sarah Odessa Haywood
who has been living in Charlotte
for some time as stenographel
for the Stafford Co., and Mr.. Har
| ry w. Weeks were married ir
that city Saturday night at $50
The couple will come here this
afternoon to visit relatives ane
will remain until Saturday, wher
MIR. Weeks will join a squad o1
his Charlotte soldier-mates anG
Ireturn to Ft. Caswell.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1917-12-27
Personal Items.

Born, Christmas Day, to Mr..
and Mrs. w. c. Thomas, a son.
Edmund Crawford.
Mr.. w. c. Williams and family
went to Wagram Monday, and
will return Friday.
Misses Rosa and Jennie Parsons
went to Wadesboro Tuesday;
they will return today.
Miss Todd Armistead went to
Lilesville today to visit Miss Win
ME Spencer until Saturday.
Miss Annie Graeber, of Sails
bury, spent from Thursday to
Tuesday with Mrs. w. C. McColl.
If your item doesn't appear in
this paper, don't blame the edi,
tor-blame yourself for not re-
porting it.
Mr.. w. D. Wilson, wife and
four children, of Rt 4, went to
Fayetteville last Saturday to
spend a week.
Mrs. J. w. Stephenson and J. w.
Stephenson, Jr., spent Tuesday
and Wednesday in Monroe with
her brother, w. ]. Hudson.
Miss Sadie L. Smith, of the
Warsaw school faculty, came
Saturday to spend the holidays
with her sister, Mrs. J.B. O'Brien.
Rev. Thomas Trott left today
for Wilmington to visit his broth
er; from there he will go to High
Point to begin his new minister
ial work.
Mrs. w. S. Stewart and Mrs.
Matte H. Stewart, who have
been visiting Mr.. H. c. Watson,
expect to return to Charlotte
Monday.
Messrs. Arthur L. Capel and
Sip Phillips, of Camp Jackson,
spent from Saturday to Tues
day night in the county with
relatives.
Miss Sarah Lily Dockery and
Mr.. w. E. Dockery spent from
Monday to Wednesday in Char
lotte with their mother, Mrs. |
H. c. Dockery.
Mr.. Robert S. Ledbetter, of
156th Depot Brigade, 1st Train
Battalion, will return to his duties
at Camp Jackson Sunday night, |
after a weeks visit here.
Lieut.. Walter L. Scales, Jr., of
Camp Jackson, spent Tuesday
and Wednesday here. He spent
Sunday and Monday at Thomas
vile, Ga, on business q.
The dancing young men of the
city will give a dance in the
Manufacturers building Friday
night. Shumaker's Orchestra,
from Columbia, will furnish the
music.
Mr.. Washburn Williams, of
Milwaukee, is in town spending
Xmas with Mrs. Williams, who
has been with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. L. Hawley, for the
past month.
John @. Baldwin will return to
Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga, tomorrow,
after a weeks visit here. He en-
listed June 9th, 1912, and is now
first serge INT of Battery A, 81st
Field Artillery.
The Mems Bible Class of the
Methodist Sunday school last
Sunday presented Mr.. Hal S. Led
better, a Hastings Bible Diction-
ary, through Mr.. Geo. S. Steele
as spokesman, in appreciation of
Mr.. Ledbetter's work as teacher
the past year.
Mr.. Dan INITIAL surprised his
friends by arriving in Rocking
ham from Camp Jackson in "sol-
dier's uniform" he having been
l
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1917-12-27
Local Items.

-kast ANNdOAdSA0AA0 AAA 0A0SAs
Turn over a new leaf.
Don't forget to write 1913"
An ice shortage would have
no terrors these days.
The food hog has given
place to the food hoarder. Dig
1llm out and pen him.
The 1ue to the courthouse,
blown down by the windstorm of
Dec. 4th, was last week repaired.
The Rockingham schools
will begin the Spring term next
Monday; the holiday lasted two
weeks.
Rowland Rainwater sustain
ed a dislocated right wrist
Christmas Day, when his Ford
back-fired.
"A term of superior court for
trial of criminal cases only will
convene here Jan. 9TH, for a
weeks grist.
The Carriers made their
usual rounds Christmas Day, but
will be off next Tuesday-Jan.
1st, a legal holiday.
"A splendid Christmas tree
and enjoyable exercises were held
the Baptist church Monday night
by the Sunday school, and the
building was packed to the S. O.S.
limit.
According to county enum-
orator G. G. Terry, there were
1862 bales of cotton ginned in
Richmond county to Dec. 18th,
as compared with 8,695 to same
date last year.
w. A. Mcdonald, more
Familiarity known as Little Bill"
tells the editor that he expects to
deliver an address on Temper
ance" in "Possum Tale" section
of the county the night of jan
uary 1st.
Don't let the New Year catch
you in debt to your paper or
preacher. "a loud amen" arises
from the Reverend corner, to say
nothing of the thunderous ap-
proval from the P.-D)
The home of Hector Jerni-
gan, near Gibson's Mill, was de-
stroyed by fire Friday night. The
people of Roberdel No. l sent the
needy family Christmas $13
worth of provisions and some
clothing. This mill community,
by the way, contributed $3.50 to
the Red Cross.
Elsewhere in this issue is
a communication from J. w.
Bailey relative to income-tax
payers. Look it up. Mr.. Bailey
will have an officer at the post.
Office from Jan. End to 18th for
the purpose of helping our peo-
pie fill in the income-tax blanks;
his services are free.
The War Work of the Y. w.
C. A. has been organized to meet
the unprecedented needs which
the world is facing today, espe-
cially as regards the boys and
girls. For this work a fund of
four million dollara is to be raised
throughout the nation, and fifty
thousand for this state. A cam
paign to raise Richmond county's
portion will shortly be begun.
The weather for the past
two weeks has been bad for out
of-town shoppers, but Saturday
and Monday were mild and fair;
the streets were crowded with
Christmas shoppers. Christmas
Day was warm and fair, until
five o'clock in the afternoon
when a drizzly rain set in. The
only church open Christmas was
the Episcopal church, where SER
vice was held at 1890.