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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

Winnomuca Tribe, No. o3s. has taken on a
nn"W i"nsG or liz" under the able leadership NJ
nTgoIlod nrpnE @dop,@f and degree team has boon
Zines Zines are expected during the winter moons
ne httenhtnco is good and with the soCia /
i"hture already introduced the tribe expects
70 make good incrhase for the term The
members have responded well to the call for
contributions to III" ambulance fund
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

Paconta Tribe. No. 81. gave a farewell re-
ccption TO brother W. Roy Maynard. who Is
attached to the I. S. $ Concstosa, subma-
rine patrol and Is leaving for unknown waters,
He presented with solid gold charm and
ring emblematic Of the order n token OF
esteem and evidence Of the appreciation for
his loyalty to the flag. Seventeen members
Of this tribe now in the service In different
branches OF the army and navy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

District meetings for tho coming week will
he held as follows: District No I November
~; Maumoc, Tribe. No 3ot. Sil North Rroad
street, r. q :. William r. street District
Iau, "Nol Germantown avenue. d. G. s. John
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

Minonk Tribe, No. f5i. had a good mcetinl
On iast trldaHs sleep. Brothers Sailing anC
behier were present after an absence of severn
ww..ks and gave Interesting talks A plea sinl
,r,Ier from Brother Peace at Camp Mead,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

Logan Tribe. No. %, will move from It's pres
ent location, where II has been kindllng It's
council fires for many ereat suns, to the
new wigsam in odd Fellows Hall, Broad and
Federal streets, whore IL expects to do better
work +. s.. Alexander clark. who was
verely injured several weeks ago, has recov-
meetings
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

i."nni Lcnap" Tribe. No. g. is required to
n%Gntm rno,nhor.S us present wiEwam. the home of its
VIII VIII after l5cccmbGr ! be located in the new
WiHWam IN Batry AL, Pas Germantown ave
m%TphGsdaNf slGcn The tribe is taking in nov
team Of tn" tribe I'm fun form Tho entertain
m@"nt @ committee VIII continue to have moving
pictures on the fourth meeting night i'm the
month. snccial entertainment and dance will
pc given IN quartet Hall. Germantown and I.e-
nounCed later W '' "''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

Pcnobscot Tribe. No. 20 continues to hold
good meetings. on last Tuesdays sleep a
q Mater aud Joseph THOMPSON prize will be
awarded 10 the on" making the highest score.
deputy. Br3thGr Eichhorn, have entered into the
contest ana all expect To win the prize Brother
Rudolph schiller has organized a fife and drum
corps from~the youhger members Sachem O.
Mailer promises to have three candidates for
adoption at the next meeting and expects 10
capture first prize Offered by the district deputy
Tor having adopted the largest number OF pale
faces during the term.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

The district meeting held in shakahappa
Tribe No 1875. was well attended, The dis
trict Is made up Of Tribes No. 33. 121. l3S
and 307. d. @. S. John j. Connolly presided
Talented entertainers were interspersed between
the speechs Chairman Connolly called upon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

Weiss and Palmer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

p. s. Frank Redtern. of No. Az O. G of r.
Charles V, Bell, g. of II. H. &. Mckee, No
i3s: y. g. s. Roller stroyker. p. Go s. william
T. J. Kite, No. -. Tho spirit Of fraternalism
prevailed throughout the remarks OF tho various
speakers and the meeting extremely fra
ternal and patriotic, arousing great enthusiasm
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-12-29
DANCE POSTPONED

Tho arrangements comnittse for the biz annual dance of the Pioneers sn. nouncsd for next Monday night ss Flat has postponed the event to . later date sometime in January. Az is we'll known, 'tis On next Monday night that the last sad rites over the remnants of J. Bsrisyeorn, Esq, is the evenings hsadlinsr on Alaska's pro- gram, and probably the thoughtful committee feared that some of the good nssured old sourdoughs-whils either mourning for John or dancing for Joy-might accidentally got into tho wrong contingent, and that, of course, would ''crab" tho whole pa rade.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-12-29
>oooo>ooooooooooo> Q LOCAL AND PERSONAL. ( >oooooooooooooooo< {

MT. and Mrs. Harry Harms give g Christmas dinner. Tho guests were Johnny Sutter, Gus Issacson and Emil Gustafson.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Leland and Judge and Mrs. Earl B. Hunt spsnt Christmas with relatives in Iditarod.
 Pets Murdock loft for tho Tolstoi district Thursday morning on 8 pros pecting trip.
 Matt Xvi, of Dodge creek, in the Ophir country. spent . few days in Iditarod this week. He reports tha, George Glass is again securing options on Ganes crook for tho Kimball Min ing Company. Joe E. Riley, of Otter crook, gave a big Christmas dinuer and dance to the public on Christmas night. A cabin belonging to Jack Blair, To- cated at Discovery, Otter, caught fire early Christmas morning, and was to- tally destroyed. Origin of Are un. known.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-12-29
JUDGE MOODY DID
 SOME TANNING"

Marshal Geraghty returned flow days ago from Ophir district, whore he had been called to serve papers for li.i- sants, and to aid in investigating soue differences between trouble makers. On Septem DOT 20 last in Tolstoi, Domi- nick Sorasi and Charles Stanford. two well-known sons of toil, got into an argument in Bill Warmers cabin. Words reached climax and Stanford pulled "gun," but did not point it. Stanford then wont out of tho house, and talked with Tom Mucksl. Shortly afterwards Dominick came out of the Warner cabin and started to "beat it" cross lots to his own back door. Stan ford, so tho story goes, made run to- wards Dominick and said, 'I'll settle the trouble with you DOW" Dominick ,splied "All right" and threatened Stanford with kniie. Stanford then pulled his ''gat," and became 50 OK cited in the pulling of it that the old fuzse went off, and so did Dominick- in hi-yu hurry for homo.
 At the hearing before Commissioner James C. Moody at Ophir on December i2, where Stanford was charged with . felony, John W. McCord was attorney for the defendant. Stanford, however, was not held to answer in the district court. Judge Moody took occasion 10 liberslly "psn" both Dom and Stan for being too ready to quarrel.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-12-29
CHRISTMAS JOY
 IN FLAT CITY

There was a merry time at Flat on Christmas eve, and the chil- dren of the community had the time of their young lives. For weeks before Christmas the spirit of the yuletide was abroad, and various volunteer committees saw to it that the children were going to have their usual Christmas tree and the necessary trimmings to gladden. their young hearts.
 The merchants of Flat, Idit- arod and Discovery contributed handsomely towards the Christ mas-tree fund, and the ladies of tho community donated cakes and other goodies"
 The hall was beautifully deco rated, and the Christmas-tres ar tistically trimmed by Mrs. Flor once Porter, the colored electric lights making : very pleasing effect.
 Following the usual custom, the school children, under the capa- ble training of their teacher, Miss Helen Grant, assisted by Mrs. Frank Monkman, furnished the entertainment of the evening" the program being as given in last weeks Pioneer, with the ad- dition of little Cyril Wood, as delegate from Iditarod, who also did his bit. The children ac- quilted themselves creditably, and showed painstaking care on the part of their instructors; Judge Kilgore made the opening address of welcome, Grant Mur- dock was the official announcer, and Mrs. Frank Monkman pre- sided at the piano. At conclusion of the entertainment Santa Claus appeared and was happily greeted by the children, with an approving smile from the grown folks. The distribution of the presents then began, which were staked up around the Christmas tree like a miniature mountain seemingly without end, and all the little ones were happily re- memb bered.
 Shortly afterward luncheon was announced and while the happy gathering were doing justice to the excellent repas, prepared, the hall was being made ready for dancing, ana frsm then on Joy was ln full swing until the I've sma' hours, it being after 5 8. m. before the dance broke up.
 The various committees in charge of the affair worked tire lessly, and especially Eat lem Up" Johnston and Grant Mur dock, who had general super vision over all. One thing is particularly commendable and that is that the program began promptly at the time specified, which greatly pleased the mothers of the little tots. The entire entertainment was free of charge and the merchants who donated SO freely, the ladies who baked the cakes, and all those who gave so freely of their time and services are all deserv- ing of the thanks of tho commun. ity for making an affair of this
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-12-29
Oh, No, No,
 Not With Joe.

Joe McDowell, tho intrepid mushsr and stampsdsr, reported in last weeks edition of this favsrite frssids com panion at being about ready to depart for Good Nsws Bay accompanied by John Novak, tho drill export, dsslrss The Pionssr to state that that report was misleading. and had no foundation in fact. MT. Mcdowell states that he has no intention of returning to the Good News Bay country until some time in April.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-12-29
INCREASE IN POSTAGE
OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED

Instructions were received by tho last mail advising postal officials and the public of the increase in postage rates The instructions are long-winded and go into the subject matter very minutely, but the gist of the evsry-d day proposition is that . one-ounce letter now requires cents postage, and . postal esrd teither printed or writtsnl needs 2 cents for transportation. On parcel post, war tax of l cont on each 25 cents required, or fraction thereof, has been imposed.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-12-29
ELMS WOH WaEsTLIHG HATCH

In tho wrestling tournament at Flat last Wednesday evening Tom Films won the main event from Bill Kuloff. Eddie Kimball and George Kay gave n interesting boxing bout. Severs weather caused grext many lovers of good sport to miss tho entertainment.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-12-29

London, Dec. 21.-The Britisb.armsd steamship Stephen Furnsss was torps- doed in the Irish channel today. Six oedcsrs and 95 mon wero lost.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-12-29

Mir. snd Mrs. George Mutchler were host and hostess at Christmas dinner. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Dave Mutchler, Jeremiah Wynne, Danny Shea, Christy Anthonison and Pat Pat tsrson.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-12-29
WEATHER REPORT

Following are the daily temperatures from readings taken by Captain E. J. Smith, volunteer observer.
 Date Max. Min.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-12-29

Ralph Button moved his house from Iditsrod to Flat yestsrday. Cigars, Graham-C best in the camp, boxes of 25 and 50.
 Pioneer Drug Store, Flat. Job Printing at Tho Pioneer ohes.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-12-29

Miss Isxacson is still . patient st the Bshla hospital.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-22
~. AS" RIVAL OF ~. C.'S"
Volunteer Aids Now Vielng win
Wearers of Victoria Cross on
Battefields of Europe.

All the world over 'V. C." Is
known to mean but one thing, and
the man who can write those letters
after his name is illustrious indeed,
for the Victoria cross has come to
be one of the premier decorations
for bravery. But there is a new COM
bination of letters which means
almost as much, writes war CORE
spondent. These two letters, "V.
A." signify volunteer aid, and are
the abbreviation applied to a host OF
brave women who have dedicated
themselves to work on the battle
fields of Europe.
1t is not given to all women, how
ever, to face the stern front of war.
There are other tasks than attending
wounded under fire, and some Of the
meanest sort, which nevertheless
must be done. There is scrubbing IN
hospitals, sewing at home, knitting
and mending. And England's volun-
teer aids are doing a large share of
this work. So the "V. A." has come
to have place in the affection of the
British people second only to the "V.
G."
A large number Of American
women have become volunteer aids.
And there are women of other races
as well who help to make up the
great organization. Also, there are
poor and rich, fine ladies and hum
BILE. To be a "V. A" is to wear ar
honor little higher than most hon
ors. These two letters have proved
strong influence for democracy il
England, drawing together al
classes of women in common pur.
pose stronger than any that has
moved the nation for a hundred
years.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-22

retire the flames we're seen from
the house. Three cows and all the
seasons crops were destroyed, but
the horses were saved.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-22
A MAGAZINE PIPE.

Stimulating the present-day maya
zine rifle, the magazine pipe of
James 81. Hoefer, Louisville, Ky,
makes use of spring-operated mag
azine which continues to feed tobacco
into the bowl as fast as it is con-
sumed. The pipe makes use of cas-
ing and formed of telescope sections
Of graduating diameter and spring
means between the casing and maya
zine for telescoping the sections, says
the Scientific American.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-22
Groginsky's
Wonders in our Cloak Depart
ment.

Women's coats in the newest
shades and materials at half price.
Mems Trench and regular over
coats at half price.
Mems newest and up-to-date suits
at half price.
Children's hats at half price.
Rubbers, boots and shoes at the
old price.
Firestone rubbers and boots at
our shoe department. Guaranteed
not to break or crack.
Women's serge, silk poplin and
silk dresses. Serges at $50.
Mems fleece and ribbed under
wear.
Mems natural gray wool under
wear at SIPS.
Men s flannel shirts at 75c.
Women's flannel kimonoes SIPS.
Mems, women's and children's
bath robes.
Blankets and quilts in grays,
whites and plaids.
Women's flannel nightgowns.
| Mems bahamas and nipbtpowns
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-22
Delaware Township Deaths.

The funeral of William F. Brown
was held Wednesday morning at
1870 at the Sergeantsville M. E.
Church, with Rev. DeAlton Perigo,
the pastor, in charge. Interment at
Rosemont under the direction of G.
w. Green. Mr.. Brown died Sunday
evening after lingering illness from
cancer. He was 81 years of age,
and besides his wife is survived by
daughter, Mrs. Herbert O. Smith,
and one son, Edward Brown, both
residing in the Wickecheoke Valley.
He was farmer by profession,
and for years took an active interest
in the workings of the Prohibition
party in Hunterdon county, usually
arranging to have a ticket in the
field each year. Owing to his illness
no ticket was placed in the field this
season, for the first in long while.
The funeral of Edgar j. Melick,
only son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Melick, was held at Rosemont on
Monday, from the home of his par
ents, with interment in the local
cemetery. Mr.. Melick was 43 years
of age, and died at his home at Vim
centown after short illness from
paralysis, although his health had
not been good for some time. He
is survived by his wife, who was
Miss Gertrude Fisher, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Henry Fisher,
of Sergeantsville, and two daugh-
ters, Grace and Katharyn, who re-
side at home. He was born and
lived at Rosemont until year or
two ago when he moved to Burling-
ton county, where he continued at
farming.
The funeral of Mrs. Rachel AL
ward Bovine, widow of the late
Rev. Bartolette E. Bovine, for many
years residents of Delaware town.
ship, was held Monday at Sandy
Ridge Baptist church, with services
in charge of Rev. George W. Foun-
tain, of Washington, assisted by
Rev. D. A. Perigo, of Sergeants-
Vile, and Rev. Clarence Moss, of
Sandy Ridge. Interment was in the
Sandy Ridge cemetery. and the pail
bearers were Charles W. Bodine,
Cyrus VanDolah, Frank V. D. Fish
err, Percy w. Bush, Cannon W. Lar
ison and William J. mclaughlin.
Mrs. Bovine was 70 years of age,
and died last Thursday at the home
of her son, John D. Bovine, at
Washington, where she had resided
for several years, since leaving Del
aware township. She is survived by
one son, John D. Bovine, and a
daughter, Mrs. Sarah Emma Rein
Ter, of Elizabeth.
Pembroke L. Hunt died at the
home of Miss Elizabeth Parent Mon
day morning, aged II years. He
had been in failing health for long
time and confined to his bed the
past three weeks. Interment was in
Sandy Ridge cemetery, under the
direction of George B. Horner. Mr..
Hunt is survived by widow and
one son, Herbert Hunt, of Stockton.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-22
NOSTALGIA.

"Why is he wearing smoked
glassesp"
"He's homesick. He lives in
Pittsburgh" THE Lamb.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-22
B. p. WOlIastOn,
the Lambertville Druggist,

will give you lists of Christmas Gifts that are
Practical, Pleasing, Profitable both to the donor
and recipient You can't afford to miss it.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-22
BEST TO BE TRUTHFUL.

washington was q truthful
man."
GIVE got the habit myself, now.
l think it is the best plan if you
marry q widow"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-22
WHERE THEY MAY.

"Flubdub says he hews to the
line"
eyes, I fancy 1 hear him at it of
nights. At least hear the chips
falling"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-22

FOR SALE-Gas Range, nearly
new, reasonable price. Hugh Nc
Gowan, North Main street, New
Hope, Pa.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-22
CORYELL ST., LAMBERTVlLLE

personal from the Mr. Jack Stein is the resident
of the Strand Theatre and will devote all his time and ability in
Numerous
will be improved possible
Coming Attractions for week of nonday, Nov. 10th
novelty for next Monday afternoon and evening
Stein will the Master Minds Company of entertainers
mystfy and bewder with their marvellous mind reading act
Mental epy thought nansferance is clever and
the lady will question She calls date of BIRTH
thousands other questions feature of the act invita-
ton for the audience bring sealed envelope with question
within the lady will without the envelope
The mind readers will give three the after
and two in the evening.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-22
PHILOSOPHY,

"Blinks never goes back on a
friend"
"That's true-as long as he can
use him to advantage"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-22
PLAYING SAFE.

"Mr. Jones must be in trouble"
"WhyP"
"He put all his property in his
wife's name"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-22
NEVER HELP.

"Allow me to assure you that sus-
picion and jealousy never did help
any man in any situation."- Lin
coin.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-22
CAUSE AND EFFECT,

'What laundering reports that
journal does make"
"Of course. They run it off on
lightning presses"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-22
HIS CHARACTER,

els he in good standing at the
barr"
Good enough for a treat to the
crowd"
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-23
CHINA DECLARES
 WAR ON GERMANY
IS THI SEVENTEENTH NATION TO ARRAY ITSELF AGAINST
 CENTRAL POWERS.

New York.-Official notification that China has declared war on Germany and Austria Hungary has been reeeiv- ed both in London and at Washing ton China is the seventeenth nation to array itself with the entente allies against the central powers. The de cision of the Chinese cabinet to de clare war was reached August 2, and the action of the members of the min istry was approved by Feng Kwo Chang, acting president of the repub- lie. The announcement comes almost simultaneously with the latest appeal for peace by Pope Benedict.
 No great changes have taken place on the battleields of Europe North east of Ypres in Flanders British troops have forced German posts 10 retire across the Steenbeke river which lies cast of the Ypres-Thorout railway and in the region of Lange- marck. The British held their gain and re-established their line on the eastern bank of the river. Elsewhere from the coast to St. Quentin the artillery firing has increased in some sections and the British have carried out several successful raids, the most important of which was in the envi- rons of Lens by the Canadians.
 French reconnoitering parties have penetrated the German lines near Rheims in two places. Elsewhere in Champagne. as well as at Cerny in the Aisne front and in the Carspath sector the French repulsed German surprise attacks.
 The Russians and Rumanians have checked, for the time being, the Of fensive of Fled Marshal von Mae Kenzen in the region Of Tokshani, while in Western Moldavia the Ru manians continue successfully their counter-offensive. In the Gvna-Gro- zeehti region, the Austro-Germans have been dislodged from the village of Slanie, as well as from heights southwest of Grozecht:
 North of Fokshani the Russians and Rumanians beat back several strong attacks by the enemy. Berlin reports continued heavy fighting around Fox shani, claims little advances for the Teutons and says Russo-Rumanian at tacks were checked.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-23
REORGANIZATION OF
 ARMY IS DETAILED
ADVANTAGES OF THE EUROPEAN STANDARDS ARE RECOGNIZED
 -OVERHEAD EXPENSES LESS.

Washington-Com reorganiza- ton of all branches of the American army to conform with European standards. as recommended by Maj. Gen. Pershing, is provided for in army orders revealing that the recently an nounced divisional reorganization plan is to be carried down into the regiments and companies.
 The administrative unit of the in- fantry arm hereafter will be com pany with 250 enlisted men and six commissioned officers, in place of something over 100 men and three of fieers. The company will be divided into four platoons, each in command of a lieutenant There will be two captains as first and second in com mand one first lieutenant and three second lieutenants Reports of the review of American troops in France show that this plan already has been carried out in Gen. Pershing's forces. The object of assigning two captains to each company. it is said, is 10 pro vide against Reorganization of the unit through the loss of it's command CT The second commander, under the European system, does not go in- to battle line with the company if his senior is present He is held as a reserve to reorganize the company if necessary.
 Under the new plan each regiment will have three battalions of four companies. making a total of 5000 men, Supplemented by regimental quarters, supply and machine gun or ganizations. the strength of the new regiments will be brought up to ap- proximately 3.600 men, as against lit- tie more than 1000 in existing war strength regiments. The unit organi- zation of the field artillery and other arms of the service has not been changed As a result of reducing the number of regiments in a division the division. instead of 2S000 men. will total hereafter about 19000 men, l5,- 900 of them infantry.
 The advantages of the system, in addition to the better adaptation of the divisional unit to trench warfare. lies chiefly in the reduction in over head expense. One colonel and his regimental staff, including his three battalion commanders. now will handle 3.600 men instead of a little more than 1000