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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-11

+ Food Sale.
The Soldiers Aid society will hold
one of the regular weekly food sales
on Saturday at the Cotton & Wilder
grocery. Bread, cakes, doughnuts.
or baked things will be appreciated
sale. .-H...
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-11

Food you can ana put away viii
.rsturn another day, but foods thaf
nov ovssfssd9hunsI mouthsd folk.ll
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-09-19

Are you interested in better stock? Big Type Poland China Pigs for sale Registered stock )
 C. F. LONG.
 Miss Gypsy Woodward left Monday for Philadelphia where she will attend Ouachita College this year.
 Earl Meachem, of Little Rock, spent Saturday and Sunday here with his parents, MT. and Mrs. J. M. Meachem.
 MT. and Mrs. Walker Ladd and children, of Newport, spent Saturday and Sunday here as the guests of relatives.
 For Sale-Seven room house with 2l2 acres of ground, within the corporate limits of Judsonia. This place will be sold cheap for cash.
 Farmers and Merchants Bank,
 Agnts.
 MT. and Mrs. John Ha1man, MT. and Mrs. G. H. Green and family, MT. and Mrs. J. F. Gray, MT. and Mrs. w. E. Chastain and family, Louis Gray, Misss Leno- ra and Sallie Chastain and MT. and Mrs. Harry Sake and fam fly of Bald Knob, motored to Beebe Sunday and spent the day with MT. and Mrs. Jewell Gar riSon.
 Do you get up at night? Sanol is surely the best for all kidney or bladder troubles. s anol gives, relief in 24 hours from all back ache and bladder troubles. Sanol $ a guaranteed remedy. 35c and S1.00 a bottle at the drug store.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-09-19

Farm land and town proper ty for sale. T. II. Beals. For Sale-One Jersey male, 3 years old. c. F. Roth. c. w. Aldridge spent Satur- day in Little Rock.
 For Sale-Jersey COW and salf
 J. R. Sterling. Sanders Armstrong was visit ing in West Point Sunday. Fresh bread every day at kelley's Bakery.
 Garth Holmes spent last Sat urday and Sunday at home. One 160 egg Queen incubator for sale or trade. J. LAMB.
 
 35 yards of rag carpet for sale. Mrs. N. J. Lewis. 19 c. w. Bell, of Newport, spent Sunday in town.
 Born-To MT. and Mrs. Osco Yingling, Tuesday, September 18th, son.
 Seed Wheat (Fultz) for sale at $500 per bushel.
 T. H. Beals. Messrs Ali Moody and Bing Moody of Bald Knob, spent Sun- day in town.
 See our line of Ginghams, Per cales, also Silk and woolen dress goods. Johnson Sisters. Mrs. G. H. McCauley was vis- iting in Little Rock part of last week.
 MT. and Mrs. J. E. Spicer were tke guests of relatives in McRae Sunday.
 *
 Just received new line of Ladies' collars.
 Johnson Sisters. Mrs. Ed. Jeffreys, of McCrory was the guest of relatives here Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. o. L. Young spent Sunday with relatives in Wheatley.
 Miss Mildred Miller, of Grif- fthville, spent the first of the week here with relatives. Lost-On Sunday night, I lost my tire wrench, and wire pliers at Lewis school house or near there. Finder please advise me and oblige. J. A. BAUER. Mrs. s. F. Maxcy, of Argenta, is spending a few days here with friends.
 Dr. T. G. Burge, of Cave City, visited c. w. Aldridge and A. w. Hallmark, Friday and Saturday. Homer Choate, of Beebe, was visiting friends here a couple of days last week.
 Born-To MT. and Mrs. w. E. Dunaway of Newport, Saturday September 18th, a daughter. Don't fail to see our line of Fall Merchandise. It is more complete than ever before.
 Johnson Sisters.
 
 Come to the Baptist Church next Sunday. Morninp Suhiect :.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-09-19
Local and Personal Items.

All kinds of cakes and pies at Kelley's Bakery.
 
 MT. and Mrs. J. H. Roth and Mrs. B. P. Young spent Sunday in Batesvile.
 For Sale-One team of good farm mules. P. E. Bauer. Born-To MT. and Mrs. c. E.. Yingling, of Searcy, Saturday, September 18th, son, Phillip Hanson Yingling.
  Graves-Dulin Auto Co reports the sale of Briscoe to Miss Inez Ramey of Russell, Satur- day.
 Phone us for groceries and feed. Hunsaker < Orr.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-09-19
CARD OF THANKS


 We desire to express our deep est thanks for the kindness and sympathy of our neighbors and friends at the loss of our dear son.
 MT. and Mrs. w. M. Perkins. FOR SALE OR TRADE-I have two Divers and one Under wood typewriter for sale or trade. Will trade for potatoes, berry plants, peas, hay or corn. Also have five head of horses and mules for sale or trade. Will trade any or all of them for above articles. See me if you are ready for trading. I
 J. A. BAUER. Woman's Friend is large trial bottle of Sanol Prescrip- tion. Fine for black heads. Ec- zema and all rough skin and clear complexion. A real skin Tonic. Get 35c trial bottle at the drug store.
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
Chain AND
IS ELECTROCUTED
Benjamin Passwaters, Aged
IS, of Bridgeville, Killed
at Marcus Hook

BENJAMIN Passwaters, IS years old.
OF Bridgeville, Del. was electrocuted
last night at Marcus Hook when he
inadvertently leaned against a heavily
charged chain used 10 raise and lower
a street arc light. The fatality oc-
Cured on the Plaza Model City. the
American Viscose Company colony
opposite the big plant.
The death of Passwaters was Wit
messed by several companions. The
victim met some friends after leaving
his boarding house on Maple street
Model City and paused beneath the
arc light 10 talk While conversing
he leaned against the hanging chain
unth nkingly grasping il with his
right hand His companions were
Mortified 10 see him writhe in agony
and then utter piercing scream
Passwaters. after a momentary strug-
gle. sank to the ground. Terrified
his friends ran TO the Office OF Dr.
J. c. Lyons, 10 call him. In the mean
time several other young men ap-
peared on the scene and carried the
young man to the Office OF the physi-
clan, where Passwaters was pro
nounced dead
Deputy Coroner r. p. Cloud took
charge OF the body and had II posted
before midnight. An inquest will be
conducted tonight by Coroner Charles
e. Drewes, Of Darby
Efforts TO learn from employees OF
an electrical concern in Marcus Hook
the probable cause Of the chain be-
ing charged met with no results. It
is believed the rain-soaked pole had
become charged by high power wire
and the chain was transformed into
an active conductor.
The accident caused much excite
ment I'm that locality. Passwaters
went to Marcus Hook several months
ago. TO accept employment with the
American Viscose Company. News
OF his death was telegraphed to his
family last night
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
By The United Press.

LONDON, June S.-AcrOSS blunt
wedge five miles broad at ITS apex,
British troops were still forging ahead
today, smashing Germany's steel grip
on Belgium.
Early front dispatches today told
Of another night OF inense fighting.
The Germans line bent far back In
the initial shock of 900 tons Of ex-
plosives N mines, of a hell-ire of ar
tlllery and OF the dashlng blows of
the infantry. Up TO today the enemy's
elasticity had not been evidenced I'm
any swapping back into line OF that
fracture. Apr sed now of the tre-
mendOuS strength Of the drive, the
Germans were maSSing reserves and
dercely opposing every step Of the
British advance.
This German losses so far are 5000
men, beside guns.
The great city OF Lille and the i'm
portant industrial towns OF TOurcoing
and ROubaix are directly menaced by
the newsstand probably the most
powerful-of the British drives. The
three cities are the centers OF Frances
industr al section OF the north. The
fighting is over Belgian soil. but the
objectives sought are in France
In this locality, the Franco-Bel-
gian line twists in a sharp dip form
ing a triangle whose point is just
Arme1' ieres. Wanin, Wervck and
Warenton are alone on the side of the
triangle. being the Belgian border
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
VOTED. But ONLY II when
ACCUSED OF LARCENY

Desiring TO appear in Juvenile
Court on a charge OF larceny, instead
Of having to answer the charge in
City Court, Eugene Gains. a Negro,
gave his age as II years when brought
to the police station today. Gains had
several years added to his age, how
ever. when tho police in searching
him unearthed a registration card,
showing his age as q years. Gains
stu insisted that he was II years old,
but when asked il he had voted at the
city election on Saturday he said
yes" and that his right age was
21 years.
The arrest was made by Patrolman
Payne, the accused being charged
with stealing a clock and clothing
from his parents. Several months ago
Gains was detected sending in false
alarms Of fires and was shot at by
Police Captain Kane as he ran away
from one fire alarm box.
The present charge. according TO
Gains. is faxed"
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
FIND WOMAN DEAD ON
TOP OF Gas STOVE
Police Learn Miss Lillian S.
farrell Was Despondent
Over Illness

Despondent over III health Miss
Lillian S. farrell. aged about 81 years,
Of No. 1913 West Third street. killed
herself at her home early today by in
haling illum mating gas. Relatives Of
the young woman refused to discuss
the case.
According to the police, Miss Jar
rell, who was employed in one OF the
Offices OF the duRont Powder Com
pany, had been III and under the care
Of Dr. Earl Pell for the past week, and
this had worried her considerably. The
young woman lived with her brother
in-law and sister. Mr.. and Mrs. viii
liam II. Mohler. at the above address.
She retired about IL o'clock last
night apparently in good spirits.
Shortly before o'clock this morn
ing Mr.. Mohler was awakened by the
odor of Illuminating gas and started
an investigation. Finding the door Of
the bedroom occupied by Miss Jarrel
open and the room empty. Mr.. Mohler
hurried 10 the first floor OF the house.
where he found the body Of the young
woman lying in her night clothes
across the top OF the gas range in the
kitchen. Gas was pouring from the
jets and other occupants OF the
house were nearly overcome by the
fumes
DIR Willard f. Smith and the Phoe-
n'x ambulance were summoned but all
efforts 10 revive the woman failed.
II was evident that Miss farrell had
been dead for some time as the body
was cold
Patrolman Snyder hurried 70 the
house and made an investigation. The
coroner's Office was likewise notified
and issued a death certificate.
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
Opposed to System Of
JanitOr-RuIe; Says De-
fiCiencieS Must be Cor
rected in Buildings and
Courses This Year.
SEAT FOR EVERY CHILD;
NEED MODERN BUILDINGS

George B. Miller, candidate for presi-
dent Of the Board Of Education. who has
the endorsement OF the Citizens General
Committee on Education, representing
over thirty citizen bodies and societies
in this city, today set forth his views
for the betterment Of school conditions
in Wilmington, and as 20 what such im-
prosements should consist of and how
they should be brought about. Organiza-
tons backing Mr.. Miller represent all
religious and political beliefs. In re-
spouse 20 a question rs 20 how the plat
form Of tho Citizens Committee can be
carried into practical effect, provided he
Is elected president Of the Board Of Edu-
cation. Mr.. Miller said
First and foremost, the citizens OF
Wilmington must elect the other mem
bers OF the board who are pledged TO
the platform for Better Schools so
that the citizens will have a ma
iority on the new board who will CO.
operate actively and produce the re-
suits"
How can a seat be secured prompt
~ for every child and on full timer
Mr.. Miller was asked.
''rhe answer 10 that question in
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
BATTLE At POLLS
FOR CONTROL Of
Schools OF CITY
Citizens Committee Opposes
President Baynard and
Present Members
URGE George B. MILLER
FOX School BOARD Head

Wilmingtonlans will vote tomorrow
for a president and seven members
OF the Board OF Education and an
interesting clash is promised between
present members OF the board who
are candidates for reelection and
seven candidates supported by the
Citizens Committee. whose platform
calls for a general betterment of
schools and school conditions SAM
uei II Baynard. president OF the
board. and a retired merchant. who
has been a member OF the board for
twenty-one years, Is being opposed
by George B. Miller. who Is treasurer
and a director OF the American Vul-
canized Fibre Company and interested
in many charitable and philanthropic
movements. such as the Delaware
Commission for the Blind. American
ization Committee. Ferris School
Juvenile Court and anti-tuberculosis
work. While a president will be
voted for in every ward there are
contests in thu Second, Fourth. Sixth
Eighth, Ninth, Tenth and Twelfth
wards. The members OF the present
board who are candidates for re-elec-
ton are:
Second ward-John c. Kersey.
Sixth ward-Frank r. Zebley.
Ninth ward-Adam ]. Lang
Tenth ward-Walter ]. Campbell.
Twelfth ward-George R3mmel.
John W. Crossgrove is a candidate
Continued on Page lThirteen)
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
KNOCKOUT PUNCH
IN WAR MUST Be
HANDED By j. 5.
Russia Practically Out and
France Can Only Hold
Her Own, Experts Say
america NOT awake TO
GRAVITY OF SITUATION
BY ]. p. YODER
u % T VI I1IN
United Press staff Correspondent

United Press Stan Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, June Slope OF an
Allied victory in 1917 has gone, ac-
cording 10 best informed government
officials. The frank admission was made
today that American plans are being
predicated upon the probability OF at
least three years OF war. There Is
now conception OF the size OF the
Job that has been put up 10 the United
States-the landing OF the knockout
blow 10 German militarism.
The frank admission OF the fore
most British military critics, made
within the past few days. that the en-
tire plan Of the Allies offensive have
been completely upset by the Russian
upheaval, has given Washington a jolt
In some quarters IL has developed the
most intense pessimism. In others,
especially among some members OF
the Council OF National Defense. there
is a feeling Of relief that deception
has given way 10 frankness and that
the American nation has at last been
permitted to face the cold fact fhat the
success or failure OF the Allied cause
is squarely up TO the United States
Among a number OF the strongest
men in Neutrality-suspicious. members
Of the government and others busi-
ness men giving their time and SER
vices 10 winning the war-the feeling
Is strong that public opinion in the
United States has been chloroformed
and facts withheld knowledge Of
which must become general before
successful mobilization OF the entire
resources can be accomplished.
The feeling is developing that the
Continued on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1917-06-08

ives three or four points" said Mr..
Miller.
First The new High School must
be completed and equipped this sum
mer. II the present contractor can't
do 1t, then the board must get some
body who will do A. Any private
business manager who would have
permitted the delays and losses suf-
fered by the city in the new High
School building would have been dis
charged long ago. The use OF the
new High School will relieve other
school buildings OF high school
classes.
Second. The proper care OF sick
ly, anaemic and tubercular children
requires the immediate establishment
OF open air and special schools IN
several sections OF the city. This
can be taken care OF by renting in
some cases and by temporarily erect
ing on vacant lots. a simple and
cheap type Of one-story school FOL
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
Bankers and Business Men Crystalline Re-
action Against Mob Rule While WOrkmen
and Soldiers Oppose Nations Fighting
Participation in War Until "ImperialiStic
Aims" Are Abandoned.
SOME REGIMENTS ALREADY MAKE.
PEACE WITH GERMAN GOVERNMENT

ent were titled The sense OF the
meeting was voiced by a speaker in
the declaration: I'VE we're formerly
mastered by Czarism; now It is mob
ism that masters u.s."
None but n dictator can now re-
store discipline and stir the Russian
troops into n renewed offensive. No
man has yet dared assume the power,
The NOrkmen's and Soldiers COun-
ell absolutely dominates the situation.
President Tscheidze with his col.
leagues are the collective masters of
Russia. They openly declare the
present was Is "imperialistic.7 All
attempts 10 convert them 10 the idea
that Russia must fight German auto.
cracy 10 retain the new democracy
have failed.
They will oppose Russia's fighting
participation until Allies "imperlalis-
tic aims are abandoned" They insist
that publication OF Allied peace aims.
froe from imperialistic demands would
bring immediate peace. They furnish
no explanation for their BELIEF that
Germany viii abandon her own inn
perialistic aims.
Minister Of War Kerensky's health
is very bad The magnitude Of his
task is plainly wearing down his
fighting force A recent speech be-
fore the Workmen's and Soldiers
Council on his return from the from
betrayed this fact.
1T is very difficult 10 make the
army strong" he said, "because sin
lister elements are working there
Some regiments have actually made
peace with Germany. ] hope the sol
diers and sailors viii prove democracy
can sacrifice itself TO iron discipline
Il regret that at some places where
I addressed the soldiers. dark forces
began their work Immediately after
my departure"
Russian newspapers today printed
an interview with the war minister
! Continued on Page seven.)
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
Major General John J. Pershing
GEORGE B. MILLER TALKS
OF NEEDSOF CNTY'S SCHOOLS
POINTS MADE BY
MR.. MILLER

Explains how serious def
cencies In buildings. school
courses and business economies
can be corrected dhis year.
Wilmington children must
have the best chance In the
country, not a poor chance rs at
present.
Give citizens and CITY Council
the facts. Gain their confidence
and full cooperation.
Stop the ianitor system,
which Is only active IN misin-
forming the citizens on election
day.
Modern school buildings need
ed Immediately on SOnth and
East Sides Of city.
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
By WILLIAM G. SHEPHERD.
United Press staff Correspondent


PETROGRAD, June s.-Russia is
banging in the balance between Czarism
and mobism. America and the Allies
must face the fact squarely. Under
present conditions Russia will not fight.
Conditions may change. There is a
possibility that order may come out Of
the governmental chaos There is moth
ing today to indicate its approach. No
man strong enough to control has yet
Erasped the Russian helm. Minister Of
War Kerensiy. on whom hope has cen
tered, despite ili-health. is working day
and night. But even hi5 speeches and
interviews have within the past week
sounded a note Of pessimism.
A meeting OF bankers and business
men today crystallized the first re-
action against mob rule Five hun
ared conservative men, unallied with
he autocratic regime we're there. At
tendance was by card only. The
meeting was held in the Offices OF
minister Of war Most OF those pres
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
Central San Salvador
Wrecked by Earthquake;
No Fatalities Reported

began TO belch forth lre and smoke
toward Quetzaltepeque.
One hnal severe shock was followed
by decreasing tremors. Ashes fell in
a steady stream over the city. Long
said the fire in the business section
seemed TO be under control at the
time HIS message was sent.
No deaths had been reported at that
time and the legation records we're re-
ported safe.
The city OF San Salvador had a
population OF 59,544 at the last cen
sus. II Is situated on a small stream
which flows into the Pacific ocean
was founded in 1925 being only three
CONTINUED on Page seven)
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
REV. WILLIAM h. Laird IS
AWARDED DECREE OF D. D.

The Rev. William Il. Laird, rector
Of Emmanuel Church, this city, has
been honored by his alma mater, the
Theological Seminary Of Virginia, in
having conferred upon him the honor
wy degree OF Doctor Of Divinity.
DR.. Laird was for several years. rec
or OF Christ Church. Christiana hun
lred, then had charge OF both Inn
manuel Church. Highlands, and Christ
Church for sometime. and later re-
igned as rector OF Christ Church to
ievote his entire time as rector OF I'M
manuel Church.
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
NATIONWIDE HUNT ON TODAY
FOR KEET KIDNAPPING GANG

Police. sheriifs' forces, private detec-
tives and even civilians were on the look
out for Riley, believing that when he is
found the mysterious disappearance Of
the little son of Springfeld's wealthiest
citizen, J. Holland keet, will be solved.
Kcet and his wife have little 20 say.
They are becoming resigned and place
little credence in reports of arrests in
various cities Of persons purporting 70
be members Of the kidnapping gang.
Tho authorities are convinced that the
seven siSoccts held here know nothing
of the case Their confession Of con-
spiracy 10 kidnap G. A. Clement, ieweler,
is accepted as proof that Riley. their
alleged chief. was connected with the
keet hahy's. disappearance and subse.
quent demand for ransom.
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
RED cross CIVILIAN
HEADQUARTERS OPENED

Red Cross Civilian Relief head
quarters will be opened on June H.
az No. 913 Delaware avenue. The
Office hours will be from 10 70 ~
o'clock on Tuesdays and Thursdays
OF each week All applications for
relief for families Of soldiers and
sailors should be made at that Office.
Miss Madeleine Draper Is chatham.
and Mrs. W. s Bergland and Lammot
DUPONT are vice-chairmen.
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
Bv The rnited Prcss.

BY The United Press.
CHICAGO June S-The detective
bureau received a telegram from the
police al Mishawaka. Ind. stating
that q man answering the description
of "scarfaco" Riley. wanted IN con-
meet on with the keet Kidnapping, is
under surveillance in that city. Two
Chicago detectives left immed ately
10 investigate.
By The United Press
SPRINGFIELD Mo. June s.
"Scarface" Charley Riley. the Chi
cago police character believed TO be
head Of the gang which kidnapped
14-months-old Lloyd Keet a week
ago today was the object of a nation
vide manhunt today.
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
British Forge Ahead in Smash
of Germany's Grip on Belgium

cities-the hypothenuse OF triangle
whose upright line runs from Tyres
and Messines to near Armentieres.
Lille is six miles distant from Ar
mentieres. II is ten miles from Mes
sines, further up on the triangle
line.
The capture OF the low-lying ridge
from Messines 20 Wytchaete. how
ever. makes the Messines victory i'm
porftant even il Il is farther distant
from Lille than Armenteres. This
promontory dominates the fat Bel
gian-French fields in this section. 10
offers an ideal observation base. More
over, il gives an advantageous strag-
etlc position from which TO turn the
flank Of the enemy army just above
Armentieres.
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
By Tho United Press.

bI IUH IHIItU IIVH's
PETROGRAD, June s.-COmplete
autonomy has been proclaimed by the
Pereyslay district, according to word
received here today. Inhabitants
there have refused TO furnish supplies
even for troops at the front and have
sent their own representatives to
meet with troops.
Pereyslav Is a city in southern Rus
sia $50 miles west Of Poltava and
near the Dneiper. Its population is
about 10 600.
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
By the United Press.

by the United Press.
WASHINGTON, June San impOr-
tant section Of the central business
part of San Salvador was destroyed.
the American Legation building was
rendered uninhabitable and oil other
city property apparently made unten-
able by an earthquake, fire and volcano
eruption last night according to ad-
vices from Minister Long to the state
Department this afternoon.
Longs message. undated, apparently
was sent last night Il reported Sc
we're earthquakes from 6.S5 to s.45 p.
NJ, when the volcano OF San Salvador
Evening journal., 1917-06-08
DEFENSE Meeting

The Executive Committee Of
the Wilmington National De-
Tease Committee will meet at 8
O'clock this evening on the third
floor Of the new Municipal
Building. In the absence Of for
mer Congressman Thomas W.
Mflsr. chairman. former Judge
David II. Marvel, rice-chairman'
will preside.