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The Elbert County tribune., 1917-06-22

When she heard that they were
Americans. then she beamed with con-
tent. 1t seemed an earnest of the aid
that was coming. and evidently con-
vinced the good woman that the Unit
ed States had declared war far more
vividly than anything she had read or
heard said.
The military spirit is strong In this
new band Of fighters for France. A
salute and permission Is asked from
the lieutenant to go and buy ciga-
rettes at the shop 20 yards away. al
though the camions were all now
parked In an irreproachable line and
halt was being taken. At previous
halt, when the officer of the day was
deciding which road he should take,
and every driver had got down for
few minutes. great was the discussion
whether a cigarette could be smoked.
the "antis" holding that they were on
duty. when smoking Is barred, while
the "pros" agreed that halt was n
break in the service.
Military Etiquette Observed.
The captain of the center, who was
conducting the New York Suns corre-
spondent to see the convoy at practical
work, passed by the drivers several
times, and this brought up the question
whether he should be saluted every
time or treated ms being on duty with
them, when the first salute at meeting
would suffice.
But there was deeper question that
each was eager to discuss. Were they
doing the best they could for their
own country and for France? Should
they be where they were, or ought
they to be in their own country offer
ing 1t their services directly? They all
had served with the American ambu-
lance sections at the front, and have
all succeeded in becoming heads of sec
tions. This experience has taught
them usefni knowledge of the French
language Several have lived years
In France and know the language thor
oughly 1t has taught them much about
the French army and trench warfare.
and given them already valuable
training. They wonder whether they
are using this training to the best ad-
vantage, or whether they ought to be
ut home, where armies are forming
and men with their qualities are being
needed. Meanwhile they are working
hard and acquiring further training.
which will assuredly make them valu-
able officers for the first American
troops to take the field In France.
This first class of IS, training at
Meaux to become transport officers. is
composed of Charles Freeborn, Cali
fornia; Allan Muir, Philadelphia;
Henry Iselin, Paris; George Struby.
Denver; A. Douglas Dodge, New York;
B. Read, New Jersey; William Bige-
low, Boston; w. ii. Wallace, Rye,
N. Y; A. Henderson, New York; FL.
Barton, II. Houston, Philadelphia
Dows Dunham, Boston; S. Colford,
New York; Thomas Dougherty, Phila-
delphia; Ralph Richmond. Walton.
Mass.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-06-22
As U-Boat Toll Decreases the
People Show Signs Of
Dissatisfaction.
GLOWING PROMISES FAIL
England Shows No Signs Of Weaken
Ing, but Seems More Determined
to Prosecute War More Bit
terly Than Ever.

Copenhagen.-Private advices from
Germany tell of growing dissatisfac-
ton among the people at large with
the political results of the ruthless
submarine campaign and the absence
of any indications that 1t has brought
the desired peace near to hand.
During their long campaign for the
unrestricted use of submarines the ad-
vocates of the measure made very def
mite promises of immediate results.
1.-TWO or three months was the phrase
used everywhere in street and news
paper arguments in regard to the time
1t would take to bring England to her
knees, ready for peace. Even though
the official propaganda since has de-
clared the government bound itself to
no particular time to produce results,
the prediction that they would be OBJ
tained in two or three months has re-
manned in the minds of the people.
Grumblings are now heard that, al
though four months have passed, Eng
land shows no signs of weakening, but,
on the contrary, seems determined to
prosecute the war more bitterly than
ever.
Reports Of France Discredited.
Statements that France has been
"bled white" and will be forced to re-
tire from the war have been made so
often that they no longer attract the
slightest credence. The entry of the
United States and Brazil into the war
and the rupture of relations between
Germany and the bulk of the neutral
world outside Europe are now taken
seriously and regarded with gloom.
Questions have been recently asked
the correspondent by Germans here,
not In official positions, who are dis
gruntled over the results of the sub
marine campaign up to the present
time, with regard to what would be
the effect in the United States II the
submarine warfare were abandoned.
The government, however, shows no
signs of weakening and is now en-
gagged in vigorous publicity cam
paign to bolster up the waning conf
dence at home and quiet the COM
plants of neutrals.
1t is a matter of knowledge to the
correspondent that at least one MEM
ber of the German government re-
fused to commit himself to any definite
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-06-22
KEEPING THE CITY ANCIENT
Rothenburg, Germany, Requires That
New Buildings Shall Be Built
In Old Style.

There is less sameness, more per-
sonality, to be found among the differ
ent cities of the German empire than
in any other great modern state.
Often you can travef few miles from
one city to another and it is as If from
one city to another and 1t is as If you
had crossed an international boundary
and stepped into new land. This
fact is due in large part to the fact
that German unity came so late. Many
of these same little cities were indie
pendent and autonomous for as many
centuries as they have been parts of
the German empire for decades. They
have built up tiny nationalism pc
culiar to themselves, fiavoring their
Germanism with spice that is all
their own.
Such city above all others is Roth
enburg, little red Rothenburg, with its
trim walls and towers, its air of an
cient sleepiness carefully preserved. it's
10000 good burghers, who are Rothen-
burgers before all else, says the Ma
tional Geographic Magazine. Almost
every German cherishes a friendly af-
fection for Rothenburg; it is such a
homely. comfortable place, with a
neatness and miniature tessellated
beauty that 1t is dear to the German
heart
Rothenburg is a city almost every
house of which is quaint and interest
Ing. Most Of the houses are centuries
old, and when one has to be replaced
municipal regulations ordain that 1t
shall be replaced with one that Is built
in ancient style, and blends harmonl-
ously with the whole. The fine disci-
pline the burghers of Rothenburg
lay upon themselves out of their own
artistic sense of the fitness of things,
rather than as bait for the tourists,
for as matter of fact, few tourists
visit Rothenburg.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-06-22
(Copyrghk 1911. the Mcclure Newspaper syndcate)

"What has he
to offer you ?" rea-
S o n e d Ii e | en-
Hes thoroughly
irresponsible. He
can't give you a
hone-you admit
he can hardly sup
port himself"
"Oh, l know all
that-and more"
said Laura bitter
ly, stabblng with
a hatpin the veil
draped sailor hat
cha had thrnNrr,
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-06-22
Seminary Graduates
Fast Leave for War.

New York.-Only 20 of 43
members of the graduating
class of Union Theological
seminary were here at the COM
mencement to receive their
diplomas. The others had Joined
the colors.
OF the classes of 1917 and
1918 of the seminary. IL men
had gone us chaplalns, ten to
the Y. M. @. A. field service, six
to Plattsburg, either as student
officers or to do spiritual work,
and four were In Europe with
Rev. DIR. Thomas G. Hall.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-06-22
Appearances Are peeelvino.

Wife-Don't you think great, big.
tall, married man ought to be taken
into the army just the same as any
body else?
Hub-My dear, he only looks tall ;
as a matter of fact, he Is probably
short.-Judge.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-06-22
Evening Spent in study.

Dinner is at 6 80, and more study
follows till 10 p. M, when all lights
are put out. Such program, with
plenty of manual work In the open air,
provides enough exercise, but regular
army drill Is put in three times a
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-06-22
How Money Get. Into Circulation.

Money is sent from treasury to sub
treasures and from these 1t is distrib-
uted to banks. 1t is drawn out of banks
to be used in payment of wages, sal
aries or exchange and thus gets into
circulation.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-06-22
Husband and WIG Enlist.

Chester, Pa.-Mrs. James r. Dom
nelly led her husband to a naval re-
cruiting station. After he signed up
as a machinist, she enlisted as a chief
yeOman.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30
BARBECUE FOR SOLDIERS

If you were sending a man away To
attend to some business for you for an
indefinite stay, would you tell him
goodbye?
II your folks were leaving for a visit
to relatives, would you take them to
the traint
II your neighbours boy was going
across the waters for a pleasure trip,
would you wish him well?
Your boy or your neighbours boy will
leave Beaver for the final examination
for a soldier, and, il he passes, he will
be a long time gone, perhaps, and Bea-
yer county invites you to n barbecue in
Beaver in his honor. You will be busy
drilling wheat and doing other work
and will hate to miss a day that could
be put in. but he will have to miss
o than one day from his work ami
his home, fighting for you as we'll as
himself, so why not be here and wish
him Godspeed?
DO not be so selfish as not TO care,
for it may be your own boy who will
be invited to go next time.
1t will encourage him for you to
come.
Let all the school children be here.
Those children in years to come will
tell OF the time they went to Beaver to
see the soldier boys leave for the great
war We are making history, 1t is an
epoch in this county, The part we do,
let us do well, and help by attending
this great event.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

Hugh Hall, a young man Of 81
years, living with his father Frank
Hall, south Of Riverside, was killed
August %, by the accidental dis
charge Of a 22-rifle. He vas at the
home Of a neighbor, Mr.. Burns. and
taking the l%atter's rifle started out
for a hunt, in the absence Of Mr..
Burns, who returned within a short
time afterwards and finding he had
gone, started over to the Hall home.
Passing through the field he heard
an unusual sound and discovered the
yuung man in the throes Of death.
Help was summoned but the young
man was dead when help arrived. An
inquest vas conducted by ID. Noble,
Of Beaver, acting as coroner, and
burial was made in Surprise ceme-
terry the 23rd. Undertaken Richeson,
Of the Truax Undertaking Company
of Beaver, had charge Of the re-
mains. Rev. May, of Riverside, con-
Quoted the funeral.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30
ANOTHER PIONEER PASSES ON

In the death Of Mrs. +. NJ. English,
who died Friday. August "a, after a
lingering Hines OF many months dura-
ton, death being due to heart, liver
and other troubles, another Of the pi-
oneer settlers of Beaver county has
been called to her reward. Mrs. Eng
lish has resided in this county for many
years. In the early days she, with her
husband, settled on a ranch, up the
Beaver river, and they were engaged
in stock raising, having N OF the
best ranches in the county After the
advent of the settler and the trans
forming OF the range into fields of wav-
ing grain, Mr.. and Mrs. English gave
up their ranch and Of recen: years have
resided in Beaver.
Only one child, a son. was born to
this union, and he grew to manhood
years ago and left the parental roof
The couple had gone down lise's path.
way side by side, companions and COM
forters to each other, and Friday. Aug
"a, after a journey Of years, in which
their footsteps had grown feeble and
they were advancing well toward life's
sunset, the wife was called on, leaving
the husband to continue the journey
yet for a little while perhaps, in lone
illness and sorrow, but with the assur-
ance of a happy reunion Oh the other
side. Both were faithful and consist
ent members of the Methodist church,
from which ediiice Mrs, English's fun
eral was conducted Saturday after
noon at . o'clock. The pastor, Rev.
Perkins, and Rev w. b. Leonard of
the Presbyterian church, each. in a
few brief well-chosc1 remarks, paid a
fitting tribute to the woman who had
lived in our midst for SO many years
and died as she had lived, respected
and honored by all who knew her. The
pail bearers were; Frank Laughrin, J
W Webb, |. N. Phelps, G +. Peck
ham, X IL. Loufbourrow and Th1s. p.
~Braidwood. lnterment was in Beaver
cemetery,
The Herald notes the passing of this
pioneer with sincere regret and ex-
tends deepest sympathy to the aged
husband in his bereavement.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30
LETTER FROM JOE MsEsE

The following letter from Private
Joe Meese, Co. X, 10th Inf, U. s. A.,
who is with the American Expedition.
airy Force in France. will be read with
much interest by his host OF Beaver
friends:
A. Z. T., Par B. G. NJ, Paris, France
July 81, 1917.
Dear Father and Mother:
Will answer your most loving and
cheerful letter which | received yes
terday. Was most glad to hear from
you and know that you are all well.
This finds me just fine and never felt
better in all my life. l Am getting fat
and stout as a mule. The exercise is
good for me.
1t is rather hard to write, for, under
the present circumstances, it is not
permissible to write things that are
Of much interest.
The 10th regiment was presented
with a cub lion by the French officers.
1t seemed rather funny here at first
to hear everybody speaking French and
could not understand it, but it does
not take long to pick it mp if n tries.
| have begun to get a line on it. There
are many quaint ways here and yet
much that is about the same as at
home.
Tell Wood row that will try to he
home to a Christmas dinner and for
him to have a big fat turkey and a
fruit cake for / believe that | could
make it look sick.
/ sure have had some great lessons
which will never be forgotten, and ex-
pect to get some greater ones. There
is n thing that / want you to do, and
that is not to worry. shall get along
all right. am in the best of health
with nothing to worry about, so dent
worry about me. | think we shall soon
be back in the U. 5. A. We sure are
having some time learning to talk
French, 1t makes one twist his tongue.
When the war is over and we are tax
Ell back to the states, ! can tell you
lots but not till then. There must be
n bunch of slackers around there. They
don't know which side their bread is
buttered on.
With love and best wishes, your son,
JOE.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30
SMOKER LARGELY ATTENDED

The Smoker which was given at
the X. of p. lodge room Wednesday
evening Of last week in honor Of C.
T. Smith and others who were de-
parting next day for the second Off
GERS reserve training camp, at Fort
Logan II. Roots, Arkansas, was large
Is attended and is reported as a very
PLEASANT affair. Many in short
talks expressed the sentiment of all
present for the good luck and good
fortune of those who seek a place in
that branch of the service and they
left assured with the we'll wishes Of
all Beaver go with them.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

John Kile and son, Of New Salem,
Indiana, arrived here Saturday in re-
Spouse to news of the serious illness
of his brother Henry Eile, who was
stricken with paralysis at the home
of his son d. M. Kile, in this city ten
days ago and who, while improved, is
still in a serious condition.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Mrs, W. II. Robertson and child
rem arrived home Sunday from Kan
a City and st. Joe. Mrs. Robertson
visited home folks at st. Joe and re-
turned via Kansas City, making her
fall purchases of millinery which will
soon arrive and be displayed at her
well known establishment.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

M. c. Green and wife, who have
been spending their honeymoon with
Mr.. Green's parents near Elmwood,
moved to their home, on Mrs. Green's
farm, near Beaver, Tuesday. Mr..
Green will teach in the Beaver
schools this year being principal of
the grades.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Lynn Russell, j. N. Stellar and son
Charlie and Harry Brown drove over
to Garden City last week in Mr..
RusselPs a to take in the stock
mems festivities in that city. They
returned Saturday night reporting
a splendid trip.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30
COINS IN FIGHT WITH I. W. W..


Harry Coins, who left Deaver a
few weeks since and is employed as
Jumper for the Humphreys Petrole-
I'm Company, near Billings, is report
ed as having done some good work
for his employers in a fight with
fhree ]. w. WIS, who were attempt
rng to fire the well, according to the
Enid Eagle. Coins discovered the
men in the act Of removing the cas-
ing head and demonstrated with
them. They threw him into the pit
beneath the derrick with the inten-
ton of burning him alive upon set
ting fire to the well, but he escaped
their vigilance and attacked one Of
them with his pocket knife. They
fled and he made his escape, giving
the alarm. The /. w. WIS succeed
cd in Guiding the officers at last ac-
counts.
We are indebted to County Asses
sor Frank Shockley, who returned
the first Of the week from that Sec
ZION, for this account.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Prof. Ted Tenny and wife arrived
in Beaver this week and are occupy
ing their new home recently pur-
chased of Rev. L. L. Shaw. Mr.. Ten
ny will teach in the high school this
year
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Chaster G~roendyke, Of Elmwood
vas marketing apples in town Sat
These were for the most par
culls and wind-falls. Mr.. Groendyk,
states that he will have at least 200
bushels of fine winter apples from
his orchard this year.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

E. A. Twentier and wife left Sat
urday for .Cleaveland, where the,
will make their home. They ar,
thrifty, energetic people and W,
note their departure with regret
Beaver friends would welcome thei
return at any time.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Miss Emily Nicholson, who has
been taking dressmaking at Kansas
City, the past few weeks, returned
Sunday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Mrs. Albert Anthony and children
who have been visiting relatives in
Illinois, returned home Thursday o
last week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Mrs. A. L. Sellers and three child.
rem, Of Great Bend, Kansas, are here,
being called by the illness of Mrs
Sellers father, Henry Kile. They
drove through in a Ear.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30
CLASS RECITAL ENJOYED

Mrs. Clara Smiths Children's
Music Glass of 1917, gave a public
recital at the Methodist church Fri
day evening, which was largely at
tended and greatly enjoyed by the
parents and friends of the children
who had a part in the program. The
excellent manner in which the pro-
gram was rendered was not only a
credit to the children but reflected
the exceptional ability of Mrs. Smith
as an instructor. The program was
thoroughly enjoyed by all who heard
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Mrs. Bertha Lacey, of Los An.
geles, California, was here this week
on a visit to her brother, Jim Shear
er and family. She departed fer her
home yesterday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Don't forget the meeting Of the
Breeders Of Pure Bred Livestock at
the Court house, Saturday, Septem-
Der LIST. Be there.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Grover Monroe and wife, who have
been absent from Beaver for some
time, returned the first of the week
for a few weeks stay and to look
after interests in the life insurance
line.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Under Sheriff Jack Coffin had the
misfortune to lose a fine mule by
lightning in the storm Sunday night.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Frank McKillips and little daupb.
ter Reola returned last week fror
Augusta, Kansas, to which place the,
had gone on a visit to Mr.. and Mrs
Roy Carter, Mr.. McKillips going owe,
TO see the new grandson.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Mrs. Sam Dawson was in from hel
home ear Kokoma Saturday. Sh,
brought the Herad a sample Of yer,
fine seeding peaches which the,
have produced this year and of which
they will have several bushels. Mr.
Dawson, who has been in WIGHT,
for some time receiving treatmen
for his eyes, has returned and i
much improved fact his man,
friends will be CAD to know.
Miss Helen Murphy, of Greer
Ridge, Missouri, and Miss Naom
Alexander. Of Clinton, Missouri, ar
expected to arrive here tomorrow
preparatory to taking up their worI
in the city schools. Miss Helen Wi
be employed for the fourth success
sive year in the grade school, thi
year taking the primary work. Mis-
Alexander will teach in high schoo.
She m highly recommended as
young woman of excellent qualifica
tions and much ability as q teacher.
Mrs. ]. D. Stone Of Alva, and he
sister, Mrs. Barlow, Of Pensacola
Florida, are here this week on a visi
to their brother, E. H. Mansfield an
family. Mrs. Stone formerly reside
in Beaver and has many old tim
friends here who were nor than de
lighted to see her. The. Marthas' Sc
ciety Of the Christian church, Q
which Mrs. Stone vas al active men
Der when here, gave a pleasant SUI
prise in her honor and to meet Mr.
Barlow, at the Mansfield home Sal
urday evening. 1t is needless to sa
that the occasion was n Of the yer
pleasant events of the week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Sheriff Jim Couch has rented the
DR.. Nobel residence property, DR..
Nobel in turn rented the DR., Miller
Building on South Douglas where he
SIM have his office in the future.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Court Clerk DeGraw and Children
returned Thursday from a weeks
visit with Mrs. DeGraw, at Colorado
Springs. We are glad to be able to
IMPORT that Mrs. DeGraw continues
- improve.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30
SPLENDID EXHIBITION
OF REAL PATRIOTISM

On Saturday evening, the 18th in
ut. the Good Cheer Club" ladies of
Sunset ne~ighborhood, gave an enter
tainment for the benefit of the Red
Gross.
The program consisted of readings
and vocal music by the Club mem
hers, interspersed with instrumental
music by the local band, and an adj
dress on "Woman's Part in the World
Var" by Attorney Stacy Wells, Of
Beaver.
. The building was attractively de-
,uurated with green foliage and flags,
while a huge red cross, on a white
ground, occupied the center Of the
stage.
An admission of ten and fifteen
rents resulted in a collection Of
thirty-two dollars.
The audience of more than two
huudred were enthusiastic and show
ed their patriotism by excellent be-
hKvior and frequent applause.
These ladies organized their club
some six or eight weeks ago, and
this entertainment is their first eff
fort Of a public nature. The mem
hers Of this club, being mothers and
Ao~usekeepers, worked under great
difficulties, coming several miles for
sractice and to perfect their plans.
This is the first Red Cross benefit
entertainment given in Beaver coun-
ty, and the ladies Of Sunset are to be
congratulated on their splendid
courage and patriotism.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

County Agent Newsom and John
W. Savage made a business trim 70
Woodward, the first of the week