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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
German Yachts Seized As
 War Prizes Under Hammer

London. June 1s.-rhe Germania, a famous racing yacht formerly own ed by Lieutenant Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach of Germany, which was seized by the British government at Cowes at the beginning of the war, has been sold for $50,000 to Captain Hannevig, of Norway. The Germania twice won Emperor Williams cup at Cowes She cost $225,000.
 Captain Hannevig also purchased the racing cutter. Paula III, for ss,- o0o- The Lasca IT. sold for $1s, 500 Both these yachts were formerly own ed by Germans. but were seized al Cowes when the war began.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
MILLION EVERY DAY
 IS EXPECTED FROM
 NEW ENGLAND STATES

Boston. June 1s-The campaign in New England to raise s7,0oo,0Oo of the $1oo,ooo,ooo Red Cross war fund was opened in every city. town. vil- lage and hamlet today.
 New Englanders will have to com tribute at the rate of s1 100000 day for the next seven days. The mini mum amounts as credited to the state are Massa achusetts. $5,000so0o: New Hampshire, s300,o00; Vermont, $200,- oo0; Rhode Island, $1. 100000; Maine, s500.O00; Connecticut will raise s2,- ,o00. GOO. but this amount will be in cluded in the fund of the New York division.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
FIBRE MADE OF PEAT

Stockholm. June 1s.-Professor c. Sellergren of the Technical University has petitioned the King to appoint a committee to investigate the cemmer- cial feasibility of securing from cer- tain kind of Swedish peat a fibre adapted to making textiles. He ac- companies his petition with doormats made from peat. which he declares to be quite as durable as jute or cocoa mating. The cost, moreover, he de- clared to be only little more than two-thirds as much, and hardly more than half as much as that of the best woven straw mats.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
All Wronq,

''Now, look here, Alice, know every. thing. You've been carrying on with another man. even know that his name is Rupert"
 How ridiculous you are! First of all, haven't firted with any one, and, secondly, his name isn't Rupert. Pass ing Show.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
Went Further.

Didn't I tell you that when you met man in hard luck you ought to greet him with smile?'' said the wise and good counselor.
 Yes" replied the ninty souled per son. T went even further than that. I gave him the grand laugh
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
Profitable Wntinc,

"My writings bring in lot of money every month" an author"
 I'm not. I'm the man that makes out the bills for our frm."-Detroit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
N. Y. COAL s4s, DOG, GOO.

New York. June 1s.-The campaign to raise the $4s,O00,0O0 set as this city'sa share of the s10O00O, 900 Red Cross war fund began today with a small army of men and women as- signed to 30 teams competing for the honor of bringing in the largest total contributions during the week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
eooka In era,ziI.

In Brazil, as throughout South Amer lea, French is almost universally read. Editions of the classics are found in most homes, and bookstores are filed with modern French writers of prose or verse, sometimes in translation and as frequently in the original.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
His Hard Luck.

A small boy whose record for de pertinent at school had always stood at 100 came home one day recently with bis standing reduced to 98.
 What have you been doing, my son?" asked hts As&fng mother. sBeuR dnfngr DepaseA the young
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
Misunderstood.

Marcella-Did understand you to say Gerty Giddigad won't take you se- riously? Waverly-Not exactly. I said seriously, she won't take me at all. Telegram.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18

definitely decided, beyond the fact that $200,00o will not be enough. The definite amount will be named at to- nights meeting. The workers in the campaign will get together every noon at The Stratfield to report progress
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
Where Ia the Profit?

q understand they sold their house for $3,O0O more than they paid for it. ,
 How luckyv
 Lucky nothing! After they'd sold 1t they discovered that they've got to pay 5000 more than they received for their house for another home to live in.'-Detroit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
Easier.

The Landlady-At our table, MT. Bjinks, it is customary, to return thanks at each meal. The New Board err That's fine. like it lots better than paying cash. New York Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
NO AMOUNT IS TOO "
 SMALL, SAYS MAYOR

Mayor Wilson issued the following appeal today:
 'To the Citizens of Bridgeport:
 President Wilson has set aside the week of June 18th to 18th inc, for a nation-wide canpaoign to raise sum
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
MINES FLOAT ASHORE.

Stockholm. June 18-Four hundred mines have exploded or been fished up on the coast of Gotland since the war began. Seventy-five of them came ashore on ffteen-mile stretch of coast. Nobody has been hurt by the explosions, with the exception that some lives were lost just off the coast by the blowing up of the steamer Rumina. One peasant on the south ern extremity of the eastern coast. whose house is at the water's edge, has experienced four explosions under his very caves, but neither he nor any one of his family has been hurt. . FLOWER AND vEGETsns.E
 SEEDS
 JOHN EECK e SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
Trial. of Au4hora

s'You do not know,'' Saint -Beuve wrote to George Sand, what it is to remain a whole day with your head ip your hands, squeezing your unfortu- nate brain to find a word.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
Best Way of Takinu Iron.

When anemic persons have to take ister it is spinach, cabbage, green chic ory, asparagus, lentils. carrots and peas, all of which contain much iron.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
Looked That. Way.

She-Do you really think married you for your money? He-WelI, the way my money has been going it looks uspicious.-Boston Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
Silent Heroes,

Father" asked Tommy, "what are silent heroesT"
 Married men, my boy" replied the father.-London Telegraph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
About the Same Thing.

Scribbler- Can you suggest sinile for giving advice? Scrawler-How would pouring water on a ducks back Philadelphia Record
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18

a time for sacrifices on the part Of
 each and everyone, and I believe that our city will not fail to do it's best in this urgent call
 "LIFFORD B. WILSON. ATMayor's 's
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18

will listen to any one's convictions but pray Keep your doubts to yourself I have plenty of my own.-Goethell
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18
This Same Sale With Its WONDERFUL Opens Tomorrow In THING

hopeful. .sBeen doing just as. I have been doing all along, only the teacher caught me this time" Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18

can to enjoy, and they will learn for themselves to sympa thize. Stevenson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-18

We like to give in the sunlight, to re ceive in the dark.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
The Wool Has Arrived.

The wool for the sweaters and wrist
lets for our own boys has arrived and
the knitters are requested to call on
Mrs. John A. FAINT, chairman, for the
supply they wish. All those who
promised to knit in the recent cam
paign made for knitters are urged to
offer their assistance now and push
this work through before the cold
winter comes. The boys need these
comforts and everybody ought to
help; remember they are fighting for
you and me and this is one way we
can make it less hard for them.
Phone Mrs. John A. FAINT, No. 21,
and start tonight to make a sweater
for soldier. 1t is going to be very
unpopular not to be knitting for the
soldiers, so we warn you to start right
now and don't be seen without your
knitting bag.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15

miles and just as surely as it is con-
tinues there will be accidents, injuries
for life to occupants of the automo-
biles and perhaps death. Now, it is
for each family who is the owner of
an automobile to say whether or not
it wants the members of its family
injured or killed, or that members of
it's family should injure or kill 9th
er people.
/ think there should be at this
coming session of the legislature at
least one rural policeman, whose du-
ty it shall be to police roads against
reckless driving of automobiles.
The man who points a loaded pis-
to! at bystanders and fires at ran
dom, though he hits no one, is gull
ty of an assault against each one to-
ward whom he pointed that loaded
gun, and if death ensues from the
shot the party is guilty of manslaugh-
ter. The person who drives at ter
rife speed down the highways en-
dangering the life of all, commits an
assault and can be punished therefor
by anyone who will prosecute. |
am writing this letter in order that
check, if possible, may be placed
on the reckless speeding, and the
lives and rights of our people may be
safeguarded by enforcement of the
law. Very truly,
"S. G.. MAYFIEDD."
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Let Them Smoke.

Look how the money is piling up, we
will have $50 before Thanksgiving.
Read this message gentleman in
Columbia received from one Of the
boys over there, and you will start
a few tobacco kits to them:
"I used to smoke two for a quarter
cigars back home, but never really
knew what a good smoke was until
the day your kit came along. hadn't
had smoke for ten days-seemed like
ten years-and there was nothing |
wanted worse, right then. So your
gift looked bigger than a month of
Christmas mornings to a six year old
boy. l hope you'll never be out of
a smoke yourself. God bless you"
Wouldn't you love to get post card
from soldier with such message
on it? Well contribute to our Smoke
Fund and you will get one, maybe
from some one you know and love.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
LOckhart Locals.

Lockhart, Nov. 15.-That was just
fine for the Lower Fair Forest church
to give their pastor a new suit of
clothes. Why not every church in I'm
ion county remember their pastor in
a substantial way as this church has
shown. 1t would be appreciated by
the pastor and do him worlds of good.
Did you ever stop to think that the
average preacher did more travelling
than the average doctor? He does
more studying than the average teach
er, he does more speaking than the
average lawyer, so he is as a rule
hard worked man-then he gets less
pay than the average man. Why not
have his salary increased and show
your appreciation of his labors by
doing like the Lower Fair Forest
church.
Sam Hughey, Claude Inman and
Miss Mary Lockman and Anna Han
cock visited friends in Union yester-
day.
Misses Rhoda Carter and Maggie
Pendergrass were visitors in the city
of Union yesterday.
Willis Youngblood of Chester Wis
tied in Lockhart today.
T. M. Roberts visited fiends in Pac-
olet Tuesday.
r. NJ Crocker was Spartanburg
yesterday visiting frie DIS.
Ben Carter made hsiness trip to
| Spartanburg today.
Uockhart has a coaland wood sup
ply to burn.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Speeding on the Highway
Mr.. Mayfield Urges that Some Action
Be Taken Against Recklessness.

From the Bamberg Herold, but
equally applicable to conditions in
Union county,.
The following letter addressed by
S. G. Mayfeld, ESQ.,, to Supervisor
Mcmillan has been handed to The
Herald for publication:
"Mr. L. P. Mcmillan, county su-
pervisor, Bamberg, S. c.
"My Dear Sir:-As one who travels
the public highways of Bemberg and
who has the best interest Of the trav-
cling public and his own safety and
that of his family at heart, I am writ
ing you this letter to protest against
the reckless driving upon our public
highways of automobilists.
"A few days ago the writer was
on the road to Denmark; two auto
mobiles were coming toward him.
One was driven and occupied by a
lot of colored people, the other by a
half dozen white gentlemen. AS the
machine which the writer was in
approached the one driven and occu-
pied by the colored people, the two
machines separated, going upon their
respective sides of the road, and each
one was running at an ordinary rate
of speed, but the third machine oc-
cupied by the young white gentlemen
cut in between the two machines at
a rate of speed that was terrific. Had
either Of the machines that were
then passing swerved in the least,
there would have been a dangerous
collision and perhaps a dozen people
injured, perhaps killed.
"The speed limit allowed in the
county of Bamberg by the statute
law of the State is fifteen miles per
hour. Many of our people are run
ming at the rate of forty to fifty
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Orphanage Day a Success.

Orphanage day, which was observed
at Fairview church on last Sunday re-
suited in quite success as the con-
gregation was good and Prof. J. Fl
Hope, who was present to assist the
pastor, Rev. ]. M. Trogden, delivered
an excellent address on the needs of
our orphanages, after which col
lection amounting to $15.07 was taken
for the Baptist orphanage at Green
wood.
Prof. Hope again spoke in the af.
ternoon on the Y. M. c.. A. work in the
army camps and thus closed very
pleasant and profitable day.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Splendid Concert
Much Enjoyed.

The soldiers concert at the Union
High School auditorium last evening
was exceptionally fine, and Union is to
be congratulated upon securing such
talent.
1t was an all-star concert, and the
artists are among the best singers
and slight of hand performers in
America The concert was enjoyed by
all present and handsome amount
was realized which will be applied to
the pipe organ fund of Grace Metho-
dist church.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Death of a Respected
ClOred Man.

Randall Dunlap, { respected col
ored man, about 8 years of age,
died at the home ( his son-in-law,
Rufus Goudelock, ,etween Fairview
and Beulah churcht, last Friday.
He was a blacbmith and was a
man of good charter, and was held
in high esteem by'oth white and col
ored people. His hop was for years
a landmark of th,community.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Resign Board Because of Disagreement
(By Associated Press)

Washington Nov. 15-The resignation of Clifford Pin
chot and Classater have been accepted They
ing as voluntary aids to Hoover Their designations arose
over differences with the administration officials as to how
meat had been handled Both conended that the packing
industry in far the coonseed crop is be
taken SO that cotton seed meal cake could be sold to cattle
growers at a lower price.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
A Box Supper.

There will be box supper at the
Mabry graded school Friday night,
November %, beginning at o'clock.
The public is cordially invited.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Union Man to War College

Mr.. J. Cothran Perrin, who passed
the mental examination for second
lieutenant in the U. S. regular army
last July, has been ordered to re-
port on the 26th to the Army Off
GERS College at Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
NUMBER AMERICAN
SOLDIERS KILLED
Others We're Wounded i'm Trenches
Wednesday.
(By Associated Press)

(By ASSOc1aCed PfeSS)
With American Army in France, Wednesday, Nov IA
number of American soldiers have been killed wound
ed in recent sheng of the American trenches by Ger
mans
One shell caused several casualties The American art
ery fire has been heavy recently and there is good
to believe they have accounted considerable number
of the enemy.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Death of a Little Child.

Robb-Died, November 13, at No.
120 Wentworth street, Margaret Alex
ander, age four days, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Dunbar Robb.
Interment Magnolia Cemetery.
News and Courier.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Carolina Special
Wrecked TODAY
(By Associated Press)

Knoxville, Tenn, Nov. 15-Sx passengers on the Caro-
lima Special running from Cincinnati to Charleston were
slightly injured in end collision in the yards here
today, due to fog The injured include Henry Spane of
Sumter, S. c.; W. l. Hill, of Greer; Fred Schumpert of
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Revised Report From Pershine:
List of Casualties Nov. 2nd
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Nov ia revised report from General
Pershng today German raid American trenches No
vember End puts the killed three wounded H. missing
H. List killed unchanged First Lieut. VIM H. Nc
Laughn is among the wounded
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Palestine Railway in Hands British:
Turks Suffer Great Loss in Fioh1
(By Associated Press)

London Nov. 15-The Junction point on the Damascus
Beesheba Railway with line to Jerusalem now in DOS
session of the British army in Palestine is officially an
nounced today The Turks lost fifteen hundred men prs
oners and four hundred dead on Tuesday, besides
four machine guns were secured.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Second Liberty Loan Eighteen Per Cent
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Nov. 15.-Regular nstallment payments
of the second Liberty Loan of eighteen per of the
face value fell due today to the treasury of the federal
serve By 10 o'clock tonight the expects to
add at least $685. OOO 900 to it's credit
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Arrested Upon Charge
Using Mail TO Defraud
(By Associated Press)

Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 15-Elmer Dwiggns manager
of the New York agency Bankers Life Insurance Com
pany IN Des Mones was arrested today in Montgomery
Alabama on Federal warrant charging him with using
the mails to defraud investors in Liberty Bonds Accord
ing to word received by officials of the company here
day.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Cotton Ginners Report.

On Noveber 1st, 1916, 1920 bales
of cotton had been ginned. November
l, 1917, 1926.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Ten Tons Metal Taken From
German Ship to be Replaced
(By Associated Press)


Santos, Brazil, Nov. 15-Peces of machinery have been
removed from the German steamships before requson-
ed by Brazil amounting to ten tons of metal which has
been discovered by the police here and will be replaced
the former German ships.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
John w. Foster Dead;
Former Minister to China
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Nov. 5-John w. Foster former minister
to China and dean of the American diplomatic corps and
tather-ln-aW of Secretary Lansing, died this morning
after long Illness the immediate of his death being
asthmatc troubles
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Villa Forces Defeat
Mexican Federal Troops
(By Associated Press)

Presdio Texas Nov. 15.-Via forces today took pos
session of Onaga having captured the town last night
ter two hours battle with Mexican Federal troops who
finally fled to the American side and surrendered to the
American troops.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Petrograd Reported in Flames
(By Associated Press)

London, Nov. 15.-Accordng to press reports from
Stockholm travellers who arrived Monday evening at Hap
aranda Sweden, from Finland say rumors are current
there that Petrograd is in flames.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Georgia Techs and pffttsburg TO Play
Football For Benefit Red Cross
(By Associated Press)

Atlanta, Nov. 15.-At meeting of the Georgia Tech
faculty late today the way cleared for Tech football
eleven men, and the Pittsburgh University team in Red
Cross benefit game November 24th The game will
probably take place in New York Philadelphia and will
be announced later.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
No Official News From Russia
(By Associated Press)

washington, Nov. 15.-The United States government
is still without further official advces from Russia today
The last received Saturday dated the Sh The last
press news dispatches also at that time
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
London Heard Nothing of Russian Army
(By Associated Press)

London, Nov. l5.-Word was again received from Pc
trograd by wireless today that there had no
from army headquarters.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15

Mr.. r. F. McCaslan representing
the Murray Drug Company of Column
bia was in the city today.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Coke Prices are Fixed by Government
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Nov. 15.-Coke prices were fixed by the
fuel administration and is not to be changed was an
nounced today unless producers establish beyond
ton that the cost of production Justify alteration
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
German Troops on Mountain Front
Announced by Berlin Today
By Associated Press


Berlin, Nov 15-German troops are on the mountain
front IN Italy to the south from Fonzaso and Feers
today's official communication.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15
Daily Cotton Report.
(By McNally Cotton Coz

w '''NHNt'IIN NVNNVII NV.
December cotton opened at 2S.37.
Highest point 28.41.
Local market $3.50.
Seed, $72.00.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-15

c. r. Lancaster of West Springs
was visitor to Union Thursday.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
COUNTY WOMEN
 WILL AID bOYS
 GONE TOFRONT

In order that they might keep in touch with the needs and problems of the Arizona boys serving their country Tn the army or navy, the women of Maricopa county will organize this week.
 The women interested in the selected and enlisted men will do their bit in Iervice work.
 Representatives of the various wom- ems clubs and organizations, relatives and friends of the lads in the army and navy will gather at the Woman's club at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon for the purpose of organization
 It is believed that in bringing togeth- CT the women whose thoughts are cen tered on the welfare of the sailor and soldier many ways of aiding them will be discovered Little comforts and bits of happiness forwarded from home will develop through the medium of such an association it is believed This will be the predominant thought when the meeting is called to order and the ini- tial steps taken for an Army and Navy Service League in this county
 The League will be affiliated with the State Council of Defense and there will be no dues.
 The details have not been worked out, but the open discussion on Thurs day will lead to the formation of plans that will be of benefit to those who have been called to colors.
 While every woman's organization in the county has been requested to send representatives to the meeting, a spe- cial invitation is extended to the moth CTS, wives, sisters and friends of those who are enroute for France. In this way a big sisterhood will be formed and the problems of those left behind as well as those who have gone to the front will be threshed out in sympa- thetic gathering. where each and ev- eryone is eager to help the other