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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1917-05-10

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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29
OYER FIVE MILLION
ARE UNMARRIED MEN
Total OF Bachelors Within Draft Age
Limits is o,372, 400, Bureaus Be-
ports.

Washington, May 26.-By a census
bureau estimate today classifying the
more than 100000 men within the
military draft age limit, the number
of single men is placed at 5,372, 400
and the number of married at H.
$4,000.
The estimate was prepared on a
basis of normal increase in popu-
lation since the 1910 census and on
the assumption that the ratio be-
tween married and single men is the
same as at that time.
The classification by chief occupa-
tions is given as follows:
Agriculture, forestry and animal
husbandry 2,S64,O0O; manufacturing
and mechanical industries 100000;
no gainful occupations 500,500; trans
portation $4,000; trade $4,000;
public service $4,000; domestic and
lersonal service 441,0O0; professional
service $4,000; clerical occupations
374,0G0; extraction of mineral 1884,
900.
The government, it has been stated,
will not exempt any particular classes
of industry from conscription but will
deal with cases Individually. Individ-
said, has appealed to the war depart
cred necessary to preserve an eco
nomic balance will be exempted.
Nearly every line of industry, it is
sid, has appealed to the war depart
ment for exemption of it's workers.
Some few classifcations are not in
cluded in the figures.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29
SCORES PERISH IN
TORNADOES: 1000 HOMELESS
Death and Destruction in Wake of
Storm Sweeping Mattoon, I'LL, and
Other TowRs-Cr0ps Are
Ruined by Hail.

Chicago. May 26.-Spring tornadoes,
making their appearance earlier than
usual in the Central West, caused the
deaths of more than 100 persons to-
day and yesterday. the injury of sew
eral hundred more and property dam
age which can not be estimated be-
cause of serious loss in growing food
crops.
Mattoon, ILL.,, was the heaviest suf-
ferer in the storms, from so to 70
person being killed there late today.
This was more than twice as many
as were killed in Kansas on Friday,
when the village of Andale virtually
was wiped out and heavy toll taken
in the surrounding country, the dead
being estimated at from "a to 80. the
storm today rocked the northern hall
of Mattoon, including nearly all the
business section and rendered 1000
persons homeless.
While the principal force of the
storm struck Mattoon, other sections
of Illinois were visited by vagrant
tornadoes which left death and de-
StructlOn as they twisted tnIouSH
rich farming territory. Casualties
were reported as follows: Westervelt,
FIVE dead, 81 injured, three of whom
will die; Manhattan. one dead, SIX
injured; Joliet, two injured; Elwood,
four injured; Modesto, one dead, nine
fatally hurt; Pearl, one fatally in
jured four hurt; Charleston, many
reported injured. but definite informa-
ton lacking until wire communication
is restored.
Early reports of property losses IN
dicated that serious damage has been
done to many towns. Substantial fac
tories were blown to splinters in Mat
toon. Joliet estimate a half million
dollars damage in Will county alone.
Hail followed the wind in many
places, beating the crops to the
ground.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29
CARD TOURNAMENT GIVEN
FOR CITY HOSPITAL

The social event Of the season Will
be the card tournament Thursday
Nav 81, at Mayes' hall. 1t will be
given under the auspices of the Cal
vim Crozier chapter and the proceeds
will 20 toward the furnishing OF a
room in the proposed new city hos
pital. The tables will be sold at 81
each or 25 cents a hand, which In
cludes also refreshments. In the al
ternoon at 4:30 rook will be played
and there will be nc prizes.
In the evening at $3.50 both rook
and bridge will be played and prizes
will be given. The tables will sell
the same as for the afternoon. 1t is
suggested that congenial friends ar
range a table together and that clubs
buy tables.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29
Jurors for Criminal Court.

The CO Irt Of general sessions Will
convene on Monday, June II. The
following have been drawn to serve
as Jurors: C. F. Bobb, F. R. Wicker,
J. B. Gregory, NJ. E. K. Glymph, John
O. Franklin, S. C. Rikard. W. T.
Brock, G. E. Bowers, j. D. Sease'
Frank E. Miller, J. E. Shealy, E. NJ.
Martin, f. NJ. Cook, W. NJ: Alewine'
Jordan Vaughan, D. I. Franklin, ]. M.
Vaughn, w. Y. Taylor, George A.
Dickert, q. wv. Dennis, JEFF T. Cromer,
C. H. Rice, N. T. Hipp, A. G. Leitzsey,
R. S. Boozer, John T. Fulmer, J. 7.
Floyd, Jr., J. M. Dennis, Il. 3. Wes-
singer, ]. W. Reeder, John SWltten-
berg, J. H. Baker, J. D. Nance, B. l..
Dorrity, John A. Long, E. S. Domlnlck.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29
ADDITIONAL REGISTRARS.

q @ o @ o O. o o 9 o o 8 o O o O. .
The following persons have been
appointed as additional registrars for
their respective precincts for the pur-
pose of assisting in the registration
June 5, 1917, of all male persons be-
tween the ages of 81 and 81 years,
and have been notified to appear be-
fore the sheriff of Newberry county
some time prior to June to take ths
oath as prescribed by law.
Whitmire-A. NJ. Watson.
Garmany-B. B. Leitzsey.
Central-Sligh Wicker.
Mollohon MILD. D. Darcy.
Chappells-J. J. Murran.
Jalapa-B., l. Albritton.
Jolly STREET,. W. Richardson.
Williams Store-H. D. Hollings-
worth, L. H. Sem.
Maybinton-W. D. Hardy.
St. Pbillips-H. II Ruff.
Mr.. ". A. AcSwain has been ap-
pointed to assist in making up the
summaries of the county after the
registrars have made their report.
8. J. Derrick,
Chairman,
Jno. C. Goggans,
w. p. Ewart,
County Board OF Registration. 1
Wv >fromer,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29
Drayton Rutherford Chapter.

The business meeting of the Dray-
ton Rutherford chapter, U. D. c. will
be held at the residence of Miss Cora
Dominick Tuesday afternoon, May 49,
at o'clock. The exercises in COM
memoration Of the birthday of Jeffer-
son Davis will be held at 5 o'clock
instead Of 6 o'clock as previously an
nounced. A delegation of veterans
and sons of veterans from the James
D. Nance camp and the officers
and executive committee of the
Calvin Crozier chapter are cor
daily invited to attend these exer-
cises.
Mrs. Frank R. Hunter.
Secretary.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29
4 GOOD APPOINTMENT
BIZ GOVERNOR MANNING

In the appointment of Hon. Otto
Klettner q member of the defense
board for South Carolina Gov. Man
ming has made a good selection. Mr.
Xlettner is native of Garmany AMI
when he last heard from his relatives
over there he had two brothers in
the German army and a number OF
nephews and unless they have been
killed they are still doing duty in the
army.
But Mr.. Klettner has been a citizen
Of this country for about 10 years or
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29
DESERVED TRIBUTE
TO A NEWBERRY MAN
Columbia Rerord.

Columbia Rerord.
In selecting his State board of de-
tense, Gov. Manning seems to have
had in view the idea of getting men
who would work. Among them is
none more deserving of the respect of
the people than Otto Klettner OF
Newberry. Mr.. Klettner has never
been a political supporter of Gov
Manning, but is a man of known in
tegrity. Upon the occasion of the re-
cent patriotic celebration in NeWber-
ry Mr.. K1ettner made a remarkable
speech. A native of Germany and
with two brothers in the army of the
kaiser, he pledged his loyalty to the
United States, the new home that he
had found. and none knowing the man
could doubt his sincerity.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29
Another Soldier Struck by Train.
,rlestnn American

Charleston American.
Columbia, May 26.-W. w. Gaultieg,
a member of the Laurens county Flrst
regiment, was fatally injured near
spartanburg this morning when he
was struck by a Southern passenger
train, according to reports to Col.
McCully here. His skull was fractur-
ed and he sustained other injuries
from which he died in a Spartan burg
hospital this afternoon. s1He@ #as' IN
conscious when found
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29
PERSHING SAYS u. s.
WILL WIN IN EUROPE
Leader of First Expedition to France
SAYS America Must Now Bear
Brunt Of Fighting.

Washington, May 26.-"Upon Amer
lea is to rest the brunt of the terri
Bile burdens to come. France is un-
der a terrific drain. The more the
french nation is drained in her ma
terial resources the more she is weak
ened in power to fight and it is the
United States upon which the burden
falls to meet all of the deficiencies
cauesd through this drain"
Maj. Gen. John J. Pershing, who
will lead the first force of American
fighters to France, so declared at the
meeting today of the American Red
Cross war council. called to start a
campaign for s1OO,000,000 relief fund.
Ex-President Taft introduced Gen.
Pershing as "the man of the hour
Must Help.
The general was wildly cheered for
several minutes Mr.. Taft using a
walking stick for a gavel, pounded
hard before order was restored.
THE duty of meeting these defici-
encies of France is in the hands OF
the United States" Gen. Pershing
continued. eve of this country must
help rehabilitate that country. We
must help her orphans, her widows,
and we must put her in a position to
produce and become self supporting.
Gen. Pershing deplol ed the fact that
in some parts Of tn. United States
TODAY an apathetic feeling exists, a
feeling which he said indicated that
many of the people OF the country do
not realize that the United States
really is in the midst of grim war.
Apathetic Feeling.
"I am sad Gen. Pershing said,
"that the feeling among the American
people is lax. They do not realize the
depth. the terribleness of this war.
We are at war. Americas entrance
into this grim struggle is the deciding
factor. On the United States will
rest the brunt of the burdens winch
war will impose
Herbert C. Hoover, named by Pres
ident Wilson as food controller, de-
clared that France faces untold de-
struction of property, total dlsplace-
ment of population, enormous losses
of human life, of man power, ANIMALS
and productive instruments.
"In France today there are more
than 100000 people unable to get
back on their feet without our help.
Mr.. Hoover said: ITO estimate the
amounts needed to rehabilitate the
devastated portions of France, to sup
plv her with the implements neces-
sary to put her on basis where she
will be able to produce and support
herself. would be to name figures
vastly larger than those that we now
mention. But remember that IN
France, where the manhood of the ma
ton is being sacrificed to the cause OF
liberty, there is abundant outlet for
every measure of the American ma
tons generosity
Not Prepared.
Former President Taft prophesled
Germany's downfall and earlier peace
because of the entrance OF the Unlteo
States into the war.
germany has deliberately antagon-
lied this country at time when we
can furnish = ore money, more re-
sources, more men than any other ma
ton on the globe" Mr.. Taft said. he
deprecated the fact that the United
States had not devoted more thought
to preparation for war before hostlil-
ties were begun.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29

The music recital of Miss Ra~fs
school will be held at the opera house
on Friday evening, beginning prompt
" at O'Clock. It will last an hour
and a half. No number Of the pro-
9ram will take longer than seven min
utes in its performance. Absolute
saniet,sdurmg gthe recital is Eeanestea
and expected. The public is cordially
invited
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29

fuential men in his section Of the
State.
The 81 other members Of the coun-
Gil bs:ong to the anti-1 eform faction
in the State. Mr.. D. R. Coker OF
HartsyAS. the chairman Of the coun-
Gil, is an chairman OF the civic pre-
paredness commission appointed by
Coy, Manning some time ago.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29

more having come to this good land
in his youth and he is true to his
adopted country in which his children
have been born and reared and he
will perform the duties of good citi-
zen in whatever capacity his services
may be demanded. And the members
of the board will find that they will
have no more efficient or hard work
ing member than MI. Nlettner and
ready for any service.
His oldest son has enlisted in the
army and if called to the trenches
will have to be in the fighting line
against his own people but he Will
not fail in his duty.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29

The last meeting of the Woman's
club for the year was held Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. R.
Herman Wright The house was
beautiful in it's decorations Of Doro-
thy Perkins roses. An interesting
talk was made by DR.. ]. P. Kinard
and several vocal numbers were rem
dered. About 50 ladies were present
and delightful sandwiches and tea
were served.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29
Meeting of Rural Carriers.

The Rural Carriers association OF
Newberry county will meet in the
court house at Newberry at II a. m
on Nav 80, 1917. Every carrier OF
the county is requested to be present
~ oIGer Of the president.
W. G. Peterson, !,
Secretary.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29
GOOD SHOWING BY MR. BARRE
FOR NEWBERRY SCHOOLS

Mr.. Charles P. Barre who will re-
tire from the Office of county super
intendent OF education on July l will
leave all the school districts in good
shape financially. There will be no
oyerdrafts in any district except pos
siblv one, and Mr. Barre hopes that
he NAV be able to arrange SO that
there will be no overdraft even in
that one. Some Of the districts have
a balance but as stated none except
possibly one will have any overdraft.
Mr.. Barre has done some excellent
work during the two years OF his OF
ncial life as county superintendent
and it has been done quietly with no
fuss and feathers but the work has
been constructive and substantial
During his term OF Office special
tayes have been voted on in l9 dis
tricts and the tax was carried IN Is
of these. and there is one other cleo
ton to be held before he retires in
the St. Lukes district for an increase
of the tax to mills.
There are now ten rural graded
schools receiving State aid as such
schools and one that voted the mills
tax but failed this year to have the
necessary enrolment and therefore
could not get the 5000 but was given
500 from the special fund in the
hands of the State superintendent.
The rural graded schools receiving
-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29

This makes total of State aid re-
ceiyed by Newberry county for the
schools of s9,479.00. The schools arc
in good condition and moving along
nicely.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29

From the equalization tunu 20 He1p
needy schools in the hands OF the
State superintendent OF education Mr.
Barre has received sl,S 100 1or tne
fo11ou-;no schOOlS.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29

4 very pretty party was given by
Mrs. A. T. Brown Friday evening to
Mrs W.. B. Wallace, recent bride.
The decorations were red, white and
blue and the dainty score cards were
also designed in these patriotic colors.
Five tables of players were present
and after several games Of rook a
delightful ice course was served.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-29
SOCIETY.

. o 9 @ . o o o o o o o D o 9 . o
The embers of the EpWorth league
of Central Methodist church and their
friends were entertained very delight
fully Thursday evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. H. H. Blease at their home in
Main street. Tasteful decorations OF
bright flowers added to the attractive
ness of the home for the occasion,
Progressive conversation was enjoyed
for an hour or so, after which de-
lightful ice course was served by q
bevy of young girls. Miss jones
served punch throughout the evening
About SO couples were present.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-06
FINANCE, OIL AND Gas

district, the Imperial OIL and Gas Prod.
ucts company iB drilling on the Phsro
Osborn farm. The South Penn Oil com.
pany has little production in this
district On Bridge creek, Curry dis.
trict, Putnam county, the Bridge Greek
OIL and Gas company is drilling at l..
$50 feet on the Mary v. Grass farm.
Drilling has been suspended at this
we'll. nothing having been found al
the depth named.
There is no improvement in the
size of the late compilations in the
West Virginia fields. On Buckeye
fork Of Cobbs creek, Washington
district, Lincoln county. the Eagler
OIL and Gas company completed Nc.
6 on the Walter Hall farm. 1t Is
showing for six.barrel pumper In The
Berea grit. Northeast Of production
1000 feet on Rock creek, Walton dis
trict. the Carter Oil company has now
shot In the Big Injun sand its test on
the ]. M. Moore farm. Two barrels d
day will be its speed.
On Walnut fork, McElroy district,
Tyler county, the Manufacturers
Light and Heat company has com.
pleted Its test on the w. E. Lenas,
tiers farm. 1t is gasser in the Cor.
don sand. Near Calcutta, Jefferson
district, Peasants county, holland &
Gallaher drilled No. on the Aaron
Bills farm through the Cow Run
sand. They cannot count on better
than one.barrel pumper.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-06
SVISHER FAMILY'S
FIRST REUNION
]. d. Swisher Was Elected
President of the Family
Organization.

The first reunion of the two
Swisher families, was held Sunday at
the Methodist Protestant church at
Catawba. The attendance was very
good, numbering about three hundred.
A delightful day was spent renewing
acquaintance Of by.gone days, and
meeting friends from both far and
near.
The Oldest member OF the swlsher
family. Levi Swisher aged 90, and
Elizabeth Swisher, aged ST, were pres.
ent. Mr.. Swisher was a Civil War
veteran, Miss Elizabeth Swisher re.
sides in Fairmont.
During the day a splendid program
was carried out The president. N.
G. Swisher, presided at the session.
A splendid talk was given by T. N.
Swisher, who is a Civil War veteran
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-06
Oil and Gas.

Wildcat operations are making o
drive for neN producing territory Il
the lower West Virginia counties
This kind of work is scattered oye.
large area and not confined to ary
one county. In way nearly all are
important, located as they are in ter.
ritory that has not been previously
tested closely. 1t is the hope that
some OF these tests may point the
way to strictly new producing te.r,.
tory
On Simmons creek, Maiden district,
Kanawha county. the West Virginia
Carbon Products company has a rig
completed for a test on the William
II. Thompson farm. On Three Mi 9
creek, Jefferson district, the Cross.
Ing Oil and Gas company is drilling
on the C. j. Pearson Realty cor.
pany's tract. On Blue creek, Fix
district, the Preston Oil and Gas
company has started to drill on the O
D. Hill farm. On White Oak creek,
Sherman district, Boone county, the
Ohio Cities Gas company is drilling
past string of tools, lost in its No
1 on the Shonk Garrison farm. On
Roach branch Libby Owens has rigs
completed for test on the Cole Crane
) farm. This is the first new work
started in Boone county for many
month";
On the Guyan river, Triadelphia
district Logan county, the Blde
Ridge OIL and Gas company is fish.
Ing at 2,190 feet on tho W. W. MIC.
Donald farm. The same company ia
drilling at 1900 feet on the Alttzer
farm. In Chapmanvllle district, IN
the same county the Rock River Dc
velopment company is drilling a test
On the David Dingess heirs farm.
In Carroll district, Lincoln county,
there is some new work starting. on
Trace Fork G. j. Henderson is drln.
Ing test on the ". ]. Roberts farm
The new work in Carol district is
located nearer production than tina,
Of any other county. On Two Pole
creek, Stonewall district, Wayne coun.
y, the Stonewall OIL and Gas company
Is down 1000 feet at test on the NJ
]. Mills farm. On Trace fork, ButE4,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-06
Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 8. - On the
Pittsburgh Stock Exchange business
was only moderately active, but the
whole list ruled firmer. The largest
net gain was IA points in WesthIS-
house Electric, which early in the day
sold at 43&. but recovered to anc
closed at 45A. Air Brake declined to
1914 and decovered at Ill, represent.
ing net gain OF " for the day.
Oil and gas shares were in tair
demand and firm. Manufacturers
Light and Heat advanced from 63 TO
63]z, and Ohio Fuel Supply, after ad.
vancing TO ~. reached to 4S1a.
The only transactions In the glass
group wers confined to American
Window Glass common, which sold at
4sZ to 40. U. s. Glass was quoted a.
43 bid As asked.
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ID also tavored ths sudIenee vtth !

he also favored the audience with a
solo.
At the noon hour one Of the most
enjoyable parts Of the pragram was
carried out. A bountiful dinner was
served under the trees.
The following is the program as It
was carried out: 10:30-Call to order
by president; Devotional, Rev. ]. J.
Harris; Reading OF family history, ].
o. Swisher; Address. T. N. Swisher;
Address, Rev. ]. J. Harris; Address,
NJ. W Harris; Recitation Jettie
swisher; Address Rev. S. G. Ben.
net; Short Family "Reminiscences;
REGULATIONS, Edna swisher, Clara
Swisher; Recitation, Bee Harr.
when the Roll Is Called Up Yonder''
Duet by the Misses Fairy and Villa
Vahgilder.
The Swisher choir furnished the
singing for the occasion and was di.
rected by the famous Ezra Morgan,
of Winfield. Horatio Swisher OF
Geysville, Ohio, son OF Levi Swisher,
requested that the song, mot One
Missing" be sung. He was anticipat.
ing being present at the reunion, but
on account of his son being in the first
draft call he did not come.
]. o. Swisher was elected president
for the coming year. NJ. W. Harris,
vice president Elsie swisher, reflect
ed secretary. The reunion will be
held at Mt. Harmony Sunday Sep
TENDER 1, 1918.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-06
spEcIAL NOTICES
NOTICE or rRus1EE,s sALE.

By virtue OF deed OF trust dated
the 9Th day OF May, 1911. made by
Edward S. c. Jones and Ida J. Jones,
his wife, to the undersigned as trus'
tee and recorded in the office OF the
clerk Of the county court Of Marion
County, West Virginia, in trust deed
book No. 30, at page 4o1, win sell
at public auction to the highest bid.
der, on
Saturday, the asth day Of Sept. 1917,
commencing at o'clock p. m. at the
front door Of the court house in the
City OF Fairmont, Marion County,
West Virginia. all Of the following de-
scribed real estate, situate, lying ard
being in the Fifth Ward OF the City
OF Fairmont, Marion County, West
Virginia, and described as follows:
All that certain lot or parcel of land,
together with the buildings and ap-
purtepances thereon located, situate
in the ]. Fay Watson Addition to the
City Of Fairmont, Marion County.
West Virginia, a corrected map or
plat of which said j. Fay Watson Ad-
dition Is OF record in the Office Of
the clerk OF the county court OF said
Marion county, that is to say: Lot
No. IL, in Block No. 6, fronting 40
feet on Watson avenue, and extend
ing back SIS feet; being the same
property that was conveyed to the
said Edward S. C. Jones by deed bear
ing date the 9Th day OF May. 1911,
by Harvey W Afford and wife. and
OF record in the said clerks office OF
the county court OF Marion County,
West Virginia, in deed book No. 173,
at page 413. Saving. excepting and
reserying all OF the coal within and
underlying the surface OF above de.
scribed real estate, together with the
usual and necessary mining rights
and privileges belonging thereto.
Terms of sale: Cash in hand on
the day OF sale.
Given under my hand this 2sth day
Of August, 1917.
G. A. VINCENT. Trustee.
S-30.9; $500.