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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-07-11
SQUIER MAKES PLEA
FOR AIRCRAFT FLEET

Washington, July 9.-Brigadier
General George 0. Squirer, head Of
the army signal corps, launched an
earnest plea today before the house
military affairs committee that no
time be lost in rushing the govern
ment's aircraft program toward the
statute books. Supporting the admin
lstration bill introduced by Chairman
Dent providing for reorganization
and expansion of the American air
service along such a scale as gives
the allies predominance in power over
Germany in the air, General Squirer
laid before the committee confidential
reports of army and navy plans.
The military commit heard Cen
eral Squirer behind closed doors.
When the hearing concluded late in
the day General Squirer was still on
the stand.
The measure upon which the COM
mittee worked today deals with the
personnel Of the aviation service. Cen
eral Squirer is understood to have
shown the committee conclusively that
the proposal giving the president pow
er to resort to the draft if necessary
to recruit force Of probably $4,000
for the new service should not be
changed in any way.
Secretary of War Baker and ex-
perts of the air services of Great
Britain and France are expected to
appear before the house military af-
fairs committee when General Squirer
concludes his formal statement. Chair
man Dent tonight said that the hear
ings probably would extend through
the week and as no determined oppo~
sltlons to the main provisions of the
bill will be made, submission of a re-
port to the house on the bill is ex-
pected by Monday.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-07-11
ENGLAND CALLS LOUDLY,
FOR AIR RAID REPRISALS
Press Declares Government Must
Realize Airplane Will be
Deciding Factor.

London, July 8.-An intensified de-
mand for reprisals has followed the
air raid of yesterday. All the Sunday
newspapers declare the people Of Lon
don are furious at the inadequacy of
the city's defense.
The Sunday Times says the crying
need of 1917 is for airplanes as it
a%as for shells in 1915 and declares
gthe government must be compelled to
realize that the airplancs will be the
ultimate and deciding factor of the
war. 1t insist that thousands must be
built with the help of America to
carry the war into enemy territory.
An aviation expert says in an article
in The Times:
"There is huge output to be mad
from America if our new ally will
consent to accept ready-made designs
from Europe and not insist on wa?t-
ing to DO her own experimenting"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-07-11

the government had gone among the
people and heard their comments on
the defenseless state of the city as
soon as possible.
"The man who would attempt to
justify yesterdays defensive opera
tions by the requirements of the army
in France could rejoice if the crowds
left him unflayed," the newspaper de-
clares. Among street groups as we'll
as at clubs the feeling is one of en-
lightened and unanimous bitterness.
" Every Londoncr recognizes that
yesterdays raid was one of deliberate
murder and terrorism. If there was
military damage it was only modi-
cum. The man in the streets wants a
policy of reprisals on Rheinish towns
put into effect Immediately"
Kennedy Jones, director of food
economy, said there must be no more
shilly-shallying with the question of
reprisals and disquicting reports that
Lord French is hampered in the dis
charge of his duties by other depart
ments must be disposed of once and
for all.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-07-11
JAMES w. GERARD
RESIGNS POSITION

Washington, July 9.-James w.
Gerard, who represented the United
States at Berlin through the delicate
and perilous months which finally cul-
minated in war, no longer is connected
with the American diplomatic ser
vice.
1t became known today that his res
lgnation was submitted to Secretary
of State Lansing on May "a. 1t was
held up for week and then accepted
with regret"
Mr.. Gerard gave as his reason for
resigning that he desired to re-enter
the practice of law.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-07-11
FIND RADIO OUTFIT;
ARREST 3 TEUTONS

New London, Conn, July 9.-Fol-
lowing the discovery of a complete
wireless outfit in operation in Noank
today, Otto Scram, German, and his
Two sons were taken into custody by
federal officers. They are now held
prisoners at the submarine base here.
NO information concerning the arrest
was given out.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-07-11
Lloyds News also demanding great
er airplane production says:
Came at Their Leisure/

Came at Their Leisure/
"The raiders yesterday came at
their leisure and bombed at their leis-
ure. Their flight over London was
so slow that it looked like a parade.
They seemed to despise our Defense"
The Observer asserts that most of
the enemy machines were compara-
lively slow byplanes and that the fast
British machines made rings around
them.
1t is held that the low altitude
maintained by the Germans showed
their contempt for the city's defenses.
The Weekly Dispatch contends that
the people are in an ugly temper
and no longer of mood to endure
official obstinacy.
The Journal quotes the lord mayor
as saying that the case of reprisals
has been enormously strengthened by
yesterdays happenings.
Listen to the People.
Reynolds newspaper suggests it
would have been we'll Informed if
the members Of the war Cabinet and
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-07-11

Scram is an employee Of the New
London Ship and Engineering COM
pany, which is engaged in the fulfill
ing OF big contracts for the govern
ment in connection with the equip
ment OF parts of submarines.
Several months ago wireless sta
lions were found to exist in, the vicin-
ity of the Scram home, but at that
time a station was not discovered
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-07-11
CATTLE BRING HIGHEST PRICE

Chicago, July 9.-Thc highest price
ever paid for cattle in the open mar
ket anywhere in the world was reg
istcred today when DO head of steers
rought SID per 100 pounds at the
Chicago stock yards. These choice
cattle were bid for by several buyers
and finally were purchased by Armour
u Co. Their average weight was
1,690 pounds.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-07-11

there. Recently it was discovered that
a wireless outfit was in operation In
the woodland adjoining the Scram
home. The fact was reported to the
fedaral authorities. Today they went
to the place and found powerful
equipment. Scram and his sons were
arrested.
1t is understood the wireless was
operated nightly for some time.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-07-11
Piles Cured In 6 to ID DavS

Your druggist will refund money n pazO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case OF Itching,
BIND, Needing or Protruding Piles in 6to ID days
The hrst application gives Ease and Rest. soc.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16
NOTICE.

To the Republicans of Ohio County:
In announcing myself candidate
for the Republican nomination for
Clerk of the Ohio County Court, I
wish to state that have been life
long Republican, have never been
follower of any particular division or
faction of the party, but have always
worked for what appeared best for
the whole party.
have never held a public Office
nor ran for one, and shall not under
take to make an active campaign for
this nomination, choosing rather to
let the people select their choice
without any special urging. Having
had some experience in Office work.
feel competent to take care of the
office as it should be cared for. II
nominated will use all honorable
means at my command to secure the
election of the entire ticket in the
final contest this fall. ana il eiecred
Will not, at the end or four years
term, ask for reelection to the same
Office, believing that IL is right and
just to pass good thing around.
If defeated in the primary I
shall accept gracefully, the verdict
of the people, and without murmur
remain on the firing line and rem
der my best services to the success
full contestants.
Thanking you in advance for your
efforts and hoping and trusting that
the party nominees, whoever they
may be, will all be successful in the
final contest, am
Sincerely yours,
l.. III. CONDIT.
Livermore, KY, Feb. IL, 1917. q
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16
LOCAL MERCHANT WEEDS
NAREOWS YOUNG LADY

Mr.. Lorrenza Acton OF this city.
and Miss Ara Gentry, of Narrows.
were quietly married at the Method
list parsonage here Wednesday morn
ing about nine O'Clock. Miss Gentry
came to Hartford yesterday morning
from her home on the NJ. II. & E..
but did not remain Miss Gentry long
after reaching Hartford.
The young couple proceeded d.
rectly TO the home of Rev. B. w. Ma
pier where, in the presence of only
few friends the ceremony that made
them man and wife was perform
cd.
Mrs. Acton Is the daughter of Mrs
G. C. Gentry, of Narrows. and is a
popular and attractive young lady.
Mr.. Acton Is a member of the firm
of Acton Bros, the well-known gro
Gerry and hardware house of this city.
He is a young man with a promising
future and his friends say the step
has been taken that guarantees his
success in the business world.
Mr., and Mrs. Acton will reside In
the Guenther property on Center
street.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16
WAND KNOCKS HOMER
Umpire Awards Hand To Miss Ruth
Ricketts, rs Prize.

The following article taken from
the Evansville Courier concerns n
former Hartford boy. Mr.. Wand
was for a considerable length of
time an employee of The Republican
and has many friends here:
Baseball and love.
Thomas Wand, The Courier sport
writer, took an interesting part in the
former and the we'll known Mr.. ID.
Cupid umpired the latter while Wand
knocked out home run and won the
heart of Miss Ruth Ricketts, of the
mailing division of the Courier.
Announcement of the engagement
of the young couple was made last
night at party and appropriate VAL
entine party, given by the Noname
clnb, with Miss Elma Maurer, 1920
East Iowa street, acting as hostess
for the occasion.
The affair was a costume party
with hearts the predominating feat
ure. A large heart was suspended
over the center table and steamers
ran from this to place cards on the
table bearing the verse:
Draw this ribbon and you will see.
The first bride of our club to be.
When the streamers were drawn
the names of the young couple were
found written on cards which fell
from the heart.
Small hearts in profusion were us
ed as table decorations and in the
midst of these were found a Kewpie
bride and groom.
Block hearts were played, the prize
going to Miss Marie Gilman.
The engagement is the elimination
of a romance started during the ball
season when Cupid took the occasion
to send a couple OF swift balls over
the home plate.
, Miss ricketts,, who is petite, charm
ing and pretty, is the daughter of
Mrs. Lillian Ricketts, of the Albion
apartments.
The guests of the club last night
included the Misses Mildred Blum,
Marie Gilman, Francis Iverson, Rose
Ebert, Hazel Hodge, Madge Kellams,
Ruth Ricketts, and Elma Maurer.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16
OIL Is STRUCK AT DEPTH
OF SEVENTY-NINE FEET

Irvine. KY. Feb. 14.--Announce.
ment was made here this afternoon
that Gaines, Marcum and Nicely will
construct a pipe line from West Ir-
vine to the station camp oil district.
a distance of ten miles and will erect
a large storage tank to cost $4,000.
Operators will ship their output In
tank cars direct to refiners.
The shallOwest oil well In tho
world was drilled to-day by Harvey
and Lloyd on the Allen Powell farm.
in the station camp oil district. The
depth is seyenty-nine feet, four inch
es and will yield more than 400 bar
rels daily.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16
WILL RUSH To THE
new TAX MEASURE
BILL INTRODUCED by OLIVER
TO BE DEBATED UPON
MONDAY.

Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 1.-THE bill
providing for the creation of a State
Tax Commission and general reviS-
ion of the States machinery of valu-
alton, assessment and equalization,
introduced today by Representative
oliver, will be reported without ex-
preston Of opinion by the Commit
tee on Revenue and Taxation when
the House reconvenes tomorrow
morning.
The constitution provides that all
bills shall be read on three separate
days before they can be placed on
passage. The Oliver bill will get
its first reading tomorrow, following
the report of the committee. 1t then
will go into the calendar. Friday it
will receive a second reading and will
be advanced into the orders of the
day.
Ready for Debate Saturday.
In other words, the measure will
be ready for amendment, recommit-
ment or debate" Saturday if the Leg
stature is in session that day, or on
Monday if an adjournment is taken
over Saturday.
The other two bills recommended
by the State Tax Commission are in
the custody of the same committee
and may not be reported for some
time The decision to report the
first bill without expression of opin-
ion, was reached at a conference Of
the Committee on Revenue and Tax
alton late to-day. The object in re-
porting the bill at once, without the
customary hearings, is to give the
Legislature a flying start, if posi-
BILE. Nothing can be done, of course,
until one of the measures is properly
before the House.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16
Poultry Wanted.

VIII pay following cash prices, de-
livered ut our place Of business at
Hartford. KY, Saturday, February
II. 1917: Hens, II cents: Old Roos-
tiers, 8 cents; Young BOOSTERS, IL
cents; Ducks, 15h cents; Geese IL
cents; Guineas, rs cents each. VIII
also receive at Dundee on same date
at above prices.
w. e. ELLIS & BRO.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

might come in and catch her idle.
She replied that she didn't care
if he did, for she was as dry as bone
and plum out of spit. said to my
self, another spot gone dry" Yet
the Ticker was thera.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16
STRAY STREAKS.
(By Fluke McFluke.)

The Society Reportress slipped it
to us that when Al went to Louis
Vile last week to attend the Lincoln
Banquet this week, his journey was
via Greensboro, and that when he re-
turned, as he finally did, he came di-
rect from Greensboro. Why in Sam
Hill so much Owensboro.
Did you ever notice while climbing
the ladder to success that every time
you meet fellow you see some one
coming down?
Attorneys Otto c. Martin and A.
D. Kirk went to Louisville to attend
the meeting and banquet of the Lin
colin Protective Association few
days ago. 1t is not generally known
just how or when they left the city.
but when they got home they were
both walking, or at least they were
afoot.
Only a few years back, your Uncle
Samuel had Spain across his knees
and now Spain is attending to all of
said Uncle's business In the German
Empire.
Our idea of bungled job is that
of fellow who would undertake to
sneak over an exchange of an old,
thrice reblocked sky piece for per-
fectly good $1.69 top cover and then,
on arriving home from the point of
trade have gent from the same
town, one of his best friends, claim
and take said new lid away from the
hat snapper. For further particu-
lars see AL, or better still, ask Ed
Barrass.
Revival services are being held at
one of the local churches, and as is
often customary, and very appropri-
ate, the ministers have been conduct
ing short services during the day,
at some of the business houses and
while not strange, yet one of the first
places, if not the starting point, was
with friends of ours who are also
contemporaries.
A man came into the Office the 9TH
err day as he said, jist to have his
prescription to the paper stopped.
We yanked his name from the mail
ing list and a few minutes later We
walked into the drug store next door
just in time to hear the same fellow
ask the druggist to fill doctors sub
scription for him.
With fattering prospects OF war
with a foreign country 5000 miles
from home, and the Kentucky Leg
isiature in session, when II was with
In the power OF Governor Stanley to
prevent the latter affliction. We feel
that we've trials In plenty.
We dropped into an Office, or place.
the other day where about $500 let
tiers were being prepared for mailing.
mainly by couple OF ladies' After
standing around for few minutes
in pleasant chat we noticed that the
one doing the licking and sealing of
nc Cnre'cnes r'','''" ~''rHc'. We
suggested that the boss
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16
His Excuse.

Owner-Here. what are you doing?
Don't you know you're not allowed
to take fish out OF this water?
Angler (three hours without a
blte)-I'm not taking them out. Im
feeding them.-New York Times.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

Sheriff S. o. Keown, who return
ed from a visit to his son, Sergt. Gill
more Keown, stationed at the bor-
der, reports that with few exceptions
the local militamen are in good
health and are enjoying the service.
Baseball is the chief amusement at
present, he SAYS.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

Miss Marian Holbrook returned
from Shelbyville Wednesday, where
she assisted in the wedding of her
friend, Miss Nancy Stout Monday
night. Miss Stout is we'll known to
the young people of Hartford, having
made an extended visit to Miss Hol-
brook two years ago.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. G. o. Hunter are ex-
pccted to return Saturday from a Wis
IL in Florida. Several stops will be
made on the return journey for
sightseeing.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

Senator Charles f. Montgomery,
of Liberty, Eighteenth Senatorial
District, was in Hartford yesterday
on legal business.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

Judge--Were you ever arrested
before?
Raggles-Honest now. Judge. do
: io7'- We 7 was h''@ Test maxim
me eyboo?-Boston Transcript.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

Spruce up your homo for Spring.
See Fairs Mill-End Draperies.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

Mrs. Louetta Blankenship, Beaver
Dam, spent last weekend with her
son and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. W..
G. Blankenship.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16
Pessiuistic.

Howell-Have you ever been in
the war zone?
Powell--Eyery married man IL In
the war zone.-New York Times.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

Reports from the border say that
Sergt. w. G. Lilies, whose illness was
mentioned last week, is on the road
to recovery.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

Mrs. J. w. Ford, who has been in
failing health for several months.
was no better yesterday evening.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

Mr.. John p. Taylor, who has for
several months been in the employ
OF the Illinois Central Railway com
pany at Chicago, has been transferr-
ed to Memphis. Mr.. Taylor is for
mer Hartford boy and may stop
here for a short visit while on his
Journey to Memphis.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

Mrs. w. III. Rhoads has returned
from Lexington where she spent n
few days at the bedside of her son,
Wilbur, who is not yet out of danger.
Mrs. Rhoads will return to Lexington
within the next few days. The i'll
ness of Mr.. Rhoads was mentioned
last week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

Louisville Sunday until Iuesaa!'
For saIe-House and lot in Hart
ford. Cheap at $3.50. Apply at this
office. 10"
For saIe-Wagon. team and Harness
Write Eek HUDSON, 4ss Anden
Ave, Steubenville, Ohio. Sztt
Mr.. w. II. Parks returned yester-
day from a business trip to Louis
vile and Indianapolis, Ind.
Mrs. Tice Burns left Tuesday TOT
a visit with her parents. Rev. ana
Mrs. Petite, at Whitesville.
Cleve Her. small son OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. ]. C. Her, is able to be up aiter
a serious attack Of diphtheria.
MIR. and Mrs. Pal Coots, OF sunny
dale. are the proud parents OF an
l1-pound girl born February IL.
Attorneys A. d. Kirk and Otto T.
Martin and Allison Barnett attended
the Lincoln Banquet at the Hotel
seaisach In LOGisv!i!s hSaaay
night.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

Have just received a barrel OF
those big, juicy Jumbo Pickles.
LIKENS MEAT MARKET.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

Mill-End Madras at Fairs'-just
what you will want for Spring.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

The coupons of Pratts Positive
Proof Offer--$l.S5 value for Soc
are redeemable at J. G. Hers gro
Gerry, Hartford, Ky. Clip them from
any farm paper.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

acc Pillow Tubning for zoe per
yard at Fairs MiE-End Sale.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

liz bSlo rune - Wv S""sA"S
Cheviots.
An Embroidery season sure. See
Fairs Mill-Ends at lie.
acc Pillow Tubning for zoe per
yard at Fairs Mih-End Sale.
Have just received a barrel of
those big, juicy Jumbo Pickles.
LIKENS MEAT MARKET.
Sheriff S. o. Keown and Mrs.
Keown entertained the members of
the Fiscal Court at lunch yester-
day.
Mr.. Ray Ashley returned to Evans
Vile Saturday amer a short visit with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Eimore
Ashley.
Judge John II. Wilson. w. H.
Barnes and Mrs. A. X. Anderson
were in Norman Tuesday taking
dispositions.
Pratts Food Coupons-s1.S5 val
ne for 50c-clipped from any farm
paper, are redeemable at ]. C. Hers
grocery. Hartford, Ky,
Hon. Chas. Il. Montgomery, of Lib
erty, who is a member of the Ken
lucky State Senate. was here on le-
gal business yesterday.
DIR. C. DeWeese, formerly of Beav-
or Dam, has bought the Cooper Drug
Store at Fordsville, and has moved
with his family 10 the latter city.
Clip the coupon of Pratt's Positive
Proof Offer-$1.S5 value for Soc
and take IL to j. G. Hers grocery.
Hartford, Ky, and have it redeemed.
BY oversight laEt week we failed
TO mention the birth of Miss Alice
Foster, newly arrived daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ney Foster. now Of
Elaine, Ark. but formerly Of Hart
ford.
At O meeting or the Board OF
Health Yesterday afternoon DR.. Il.
b. Pendleton was elected county
health officer to fill out the unexpir-
ed term of DR.. b. +. Tichenor, who
is now located In Crescent City. Fit.
Plows! Spring will soon be here
and you will need them. Plows
have advanced 20 per cent since
last year, but we sell them at the old
last year price. Anything in the
Farm Implement line We have.
s. l.. KING a CO.,
Hartford. Ky.
Mr.. II. p. Taylor returned yester-
day from a visit with his daughter,
Mrs. Voolfolk Barrow, of Lexington.
Mrs. John p. Taylor, of Chicago, who
was recent visitor here and who
accompanied Mr.. Taylor to Lexing-
ton, will remain in the Bluegrass city
for an extended visit with Mrs. Bar
row.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

An Embroidery season sure. See
Fairs Mill-Ends at lie.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-16

Nainsook, Longeloth at Fairs Mill
End Sale.