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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15
JURY IN sHoWALTER CASE
SEE "TENNEsSEE's PARTNER

A treat was given the jurors in the
case Of the United States against
Howard w. Showalter, which Is now
being held in the Federal Court here,
last night when they attended the
performance at the Central Opera
House. witnessing Paul Hills Man
haitian Players in Tennessee Part
ner" The jury is kept in custody
during the progress Of the trial and
IL registered at Hotel Berkeley.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15

CHILD IS LOST
LITTLE WAGELY GIRL WANDER
ED FROM +oME SHORTLY
BEFORE NOON.

About 3:45 this afternoon the au.
thorities at the city hall were noti-
fed OF the disappearance Of the
three-yearold daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. B. W. Wagely. who reside at
AS Faulkner avenue The child
wandered away from her home short
~ before noon and search failed to
locate her whereabouts She wore
red sweater aud q pink dre6 AMI
Is bright-faced little one.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15

TO PRAY FOR WAR sue
CESS.

WASHINGTON. Sept. t.
Proclamation by the President
OF a day OF prayer for American
success in the war is proposed
In bill by Senator Myers, OF
Montana, passed yesterday by
the Senate.
Other war measures passed
by the Senate without debate
or objection included Senator
Weeks bill to keep secret. UNI
I'll the end of the war. patents
of inventions which might aid
the enemy. bill by Senator
Fletcher providing that Amer.
leans serving with the Allies
shall not lose their citizenship.
and another by Senator Wads
worth. of New York. duthoriz
ing payment of expenses Of for.
eign officers and enlisted men
serving with the American
forces.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15
Logan short so Teachers.

Charles Avis. secretary of the
board Of education of Logan district,
Logan county. has reported to the
tate department OF schools that the
district is short ifty teachers and
up TO date has been unable to secure
them although II will be time for
lhe school to begin next week This
IS the severest shortage that has
Deen reported To the department.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15
MED|COS MEET TODAY
AT HARPERS FERRY
REGULAR MEETING OF EASTERN
PANHANDLE MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION.

At 1890 o'clock this morning tho
regular meeting OF the Eastern Pan
handle Medical Society convened at
Hill Top House, tarpers Ferry. The
following program was prepared
Red Cross NumDer.-Fhe Physical
Examination OF the Recruit--Drs
VIM. Neill, w. r. Henshaw and A.
l.. Grubb.
Lessons From the European War
on surgery-Drs. r. E. Venning, r.
K. Gate. o. A. Albin and G J. u.
Sponseller
Conservative Medicine --Drs. Ran
son, Sites, Howard Osborne and vii
liams
Report of Cases
Report of Special Committees.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15
LAUNDRY NOTICE.
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Owing to the rapid increase of pro-
duction we are no longer able to DO
rough-dry family washing al the
old rate. Kindly take notice that
upon and after September 10 the rate
will be cents per pound, We are
also compelled to omit the counter.
pane in dozen pieces for % cents.
9 10 81 pl X d B LAUNDRY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15
GERMANY CALLS HER
BOYS TO ARMS
TO FILL LOSSES
YOUTHS IN THE TENDER TEENS
AND OLD GRAY-HAlRED VET
GRAMS FIGHTING
SIDE BY SIDE $50 LINES REouiR-
ING OVER FIVE MILLION
FIGHTERS
MUST BE KEPT UP 49, 100000 ARE
KILLED. WOUNDED AND
MADE PRISONERS.
No IIEAnQCIARTFRs on

GRAND HEADQUARTERS or
THE FRENCH ARMY IN FRANCE,
Sept IL TIE Associated Press IS able
10 give approximately the figures rep
resenting the man power of Germany
in the war at the present time, TO
gether with the casualties. as fol
lows
Fixed formations on the various
fronts. employed on lines OF com
munIcation aud stationed in the in
terror, $500 600
Divisions undergoing formation and
men in depots. 100000
Losses in killed. permanently dis
abled and prisoners, 100000.
Wounded under treatment IN hos.
pitfalls. 100000 Total 10,G00000
These figures account for all the
men called MP TO the present Ter
service as follows
Trained men modified Immediately
on the outbreak Of the war. 4.500,O00.
Unframed Erasatz compensatory
reservists called out August, 1914 TO
February, 1915. 100000.
Class Of 1914 recruits called out
November. 1914. to January. 1915, $780,
600.
First band unframed landstrum
called out at the beginning pf 1915,
/ ,100, 900.
Glass 1915. called out May .laly.
1915. 100000
Rem Under OF unframed lanstrnni
called out the same month, 10000.
Glass 1916, called out September
November 1915. 100000
Contingent of hitherto exempted
men called out in October, 1915, 3O0,-
coo
Second contingent exempted men
called out early 1876, 200 900
Second landstrum early in 1915.
$4,000
Glass of 1917. called out March Now
enlber, 1916, 10000
Third contingent exempted men
late in 1916, 100000
Glass 1919. called out November,
|1916, to March, 1917, $50
Glass 1919 called out IN part in
1917. 100000
Additional exempted men 1917, 1906
600 Total. t0l500,000
The small discrepancy in the az.
ures is accounted for by the uniis
sion Of the male units. The s2tnl
molizable male resources or Ger
many since the beginning of hostili.
ties, including the yearly lsges Of
recruits up TO 1920 number about IA
600 900. Those called up number 49,
10000 The remainder are accounted
for as follows
The remaining portion Of The G ass
of 1919 awaiting call. $50 600
Glass OF 1920 still uncalled, 450. Q0e
Men employed as Indispensable in,
dustrles and administrations, 500, )90
Men abroad unable to reach Ger
many. 100000.
Men entirely exempted owing to
physical disability, 100000
Recruits OF the 1920 class can not
be called legally until they Attain
their seventeenth birthday
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15
FIRST WITNESSES IN TRIAL OF
BANKER SHOWALT TER CALLED TODAY
INTEREST IN CASE INCREASES

JOHN o. MORGAN, CASHIER OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF FAIRMONT, FIRST WITNESS, TESTFIES THAT
SHoWALTER CONTROLLED THE BANK-w. G. WILSON,
PRESIDENT OF ELKINS TRUST COMPANY GIVES I'M
PORTANT EVIDENCE - GEORGE w. STORCK. Who
CONDUCTED INVESTIGATION LEADING TO SHOW
ALTERS ARREST, ON WITNESS STAND THIS AFTER
NOON-INTEREST IN CASE GROWING.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15

Can't look well. sat well. or feel
we'll with impure blood Keep the
blood pure with Burdoek Blood BIT.
ters. Eat simply, take exercise, keep
clean. and good health is pretty sure
10 follow. SIPS o bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15
FAIR, WITH RISING TEN
PERATURE" is WEATHER
REPORT.

Last night the thermometer
at the home Of George W. Van.
Metre, who keejs The weather
records for the L. ) Depart.
ment OF Agriculture, register
ed the lowest 3S degrees Fahren-
heit six degrees above freezing.
as indicated on Monday
night. and no frost fell.
Today's weather report indi
Gates fair weather ahead with
rising temperature
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15
ONCE IN A LIFETIME

Opportunity 10 buy at great sacrifice
biehtgrade Grand Rapids Furniture,
brand new. Also other household
goods Call 109 North Centre st.
9 II 81 p1
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15
FOR SALE.

A nearly new 1917 model Buick
Six Touring Car and q late model
Ford Road ster Both IN flst-class
condition
9.sR pl NEIL MOTOR CO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15
MONEY TO LOAN.

$4,000 on real estate security, first
deed of trust. Address P. 0. Box Ss7,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15
CORN ESCAPES BIG
FROST THAT RUINS
VEGETABLE CROPS
LIGHT FREEZES OF SUNDAY ANu
MONDAY NIGHTS SPREAD
OVER WIDE AREA
FROM ROCKIES EAST TO ALLAN.
TIC AND FROM VIRGINIA
NORTH TO LAKES.
SNOW FELL IN ALLEGHANlEs -
VEGETABLE CROPS RUINED
IN THE NORTH.

Further reports from local sections
indicate that the first reports of no
serious damage from the general frost
that fell Monday night, were correct.
except that in certain exposed sec.
tions. sweet potatoes. beans and TO.
matoes. were "nipped" just a little
not enough for serious effect but suf-
fcient to retard growth a few days
Reports from the Allegheny region
of Maryland and West Virginia are
Of snow aurries along with heavy
frosts. The rising temperature of to-
day gives hope that the first dangers
Of the present cool wave are past, and
fai rweather may be reasonably hoped
for in the next few weeks.
Reports From Middle West.
CHICAGO, Sept i1.--Last nights
frost. together with that OF Sunday
night, does not. according to . state
ment by b. w Snow. crop expert
presage a calamity to the corn crop.
The situation is further improved by
rising temperatures everywhere this
morning. Mr., Snow says.
The frost ranged as far south az
Peoria. Springfield, indianapolis and
Columbus Early reports. however,
indicated that, In Mr. Shows language.
il was spotted" and was heavy IN
few places with probably large dis
tricts escaping entirely or at least
with so slight visitation as to be
unimportant," Mr. Snow continues;
Some inquiry into the corn crop is
certain but it does not so far appear
that the loss is likely to prove calam.
itous in the end The weather Is warm
ing up everywhere and higher tempera.
lures rule this morning"
Snow in MOUNTAINS.
FRO6TBRG, Md, Sept II --4 Ice
formed here this morning and the
frost played havoc with the late gar
den and field crops. At Thomas. w
Va, last night the temperature touch.
ed at 80 and light snow flurries oc-
CURED. No damage was done to the
peach and apple crop of the fruit
belts of this section
Marylands Crops Injured
gEAGERSTOWN, Md, Sept. IL
Heavy killing frosts prevailed
throughout Washington county last
night, doing much damage to late veg
etables. Thin ice formed and the mer
curry dropped to 80 degrees. Sweet po-
tatoes and potatoes, sweet corn. to-
matoes and beans were killed at
Keedysville.
Michigan Corn Hurt.
LANSING, Mich. Sept. 11.-Thirty
per cent of Michigan's bean. potato
and corn crop was ruined by frost
during the past 4S hours, according
to estimates based on records from
county agents.
Damage Done in Penna.
HARRISBURG, Pa. Sept 1.-THE
first frost Of the season was observed
in Pennsylvania today. damage being
done to tobacco and other plants
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15

Mrs jobs w. Doll has resumed
hen Music Glass at 1i5 nast King st.
81 wh p1
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15

Miss Alice Shaw, Of Baltimore, is
the guest of Mrs A. c. Mclntire at
her home on West King street
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15

WANTED CORN CUTTERS.
Wanted, 20 men to cut corn by the
day Or by the acre. Gray Silver.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15

MARTlNSBURG BUSINESS coll
LEGE Sd Floor Ramsey Building.
MARTINSBURG w. Va Catalogue
furnished upon application.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15
Maryland's Crops Injured
Michigan Corn Hurt.

LANSING, Mich. Sept. 11.-Thirty
per cent of Michigan's bean, potato
and corn crop was ruined by frost
during the past As hours. according
to estimates based on records from
county agents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-09-15
Damage Done in Penna.

HARRISBURG, Pa. Sept. 1.-THE
first frost Of the season was observed
in Pennsylvania today damage being
done to tobacco and other plants.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
West Upton. Mass. where she is em- ployed in a hat shop.
LIBERTY HILL.
Charles Goodrich Able to Leave Hospi- taf-Big Reets Raised-Sum of $6 for Food for France Fund.

MT. and Mrs. Elmer Capels and son Cleve went to New London Saturday morning. They were guests of Mrs. Caples' cousin, Mrs. Charles Warren. Mrs. J. Earl James and her brother in-law, Robert James, went to Camp Devens last Sunday to see Mrs. James husband. Corporal J. Earl James.
 Mrs. Henry eV. Oehlers and son Homer are making two weeks stay in New York city.
 Worked for Red Cross. Red Cross work was done by the ladies Thursday.
 Charles Goodrich, Jr., who was in the hospital, has so far recovered as to be able to leave that institution .
 Mrs. Hattie Ladd and son HaroF of Willimantic were week end visitors with her brother, Everett c. Payson, and attended church here Sunday.
 Mrs Everett c. Payson was organist at the church Sunday.
 Raised Big Beets.
 Milo Davoll raised a large crop of cattle beets on a small piece of ground some of them weighing over Is pounds.
 J. Henry Clarke has a litter or ten pigs; also eight fine shoats.
 Give to Foed for France Fund.
 The sum of $6 was collected in this place to be used for the food for France fund, to buy food and delicacies for the wounded in the military hospi- tals of France.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
COLCHESTER
Sewing Meeting of Ladies' Benevolent
 Soeiety--PersonaI Briefs,

The Ladies, Benevolent society met in the ladies' room in the Congrega- tional chapel Friday afternoon to sew Supper was served at o'clock The members of the c. Y. P. s. gave an entertainment in the audience room at 7.45. After the entertainment the younger members spent an hour in games, etc.
 Edward Kelly has returned from a few days visit with friends in Nor wich.
 Mrs. Edna Munson and Mrs. John Wade were callers in Norwich Friday, making the trip in Mrs. Munson's au- temobile.
 Louis Baldwin of Middletown was in town Friday
 Frank Foote of New London was the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. A. H. F'oote, Friday and Saturday.
 Mrs. Ida Wagner, Mrs. Bartlett and Mrs. Clinton Marston were calling on friends in Norwich Friday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ronald K. Brown of New York were at their summer home on Broadway over Sunday. Mrs. Mary White was a Hartford visitor Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs George B. A. Baker and two daughters of New Britain were guests of Mir. Bakers parents on Hayward avenue over Sunday.
 F. H. Bartlett of Ne Haven was 8 week end caller in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
TWELVE MEN CERTIFIED
Names Received for National Army
 in Sasurday's List.

Twelve more men were certified for service in the National Army by the exemption board in Hartford, accord ing to an order received by Clerk F. P. Fenten of the local exemption board, Saturday morning, The men are as follows:
 Raymond O. Brown, Willima ntic. William c. Graveline, Plainfield. Daniel D. T. Duryea. Willimantic. Alcide A. Minard, Wauregan.
 Vivian J, Ide, Willimantic.
 Joseph A. Moreau, Wauregan. Alfred l.. Brown, Eagieville.
 George Cheney now of Sharon Heights, Mass.
 Winfield C. Jacobs, Willimantic.
 Howard A. Clark, Central Village. James J. Greene. Hampton.
 William T. Kivlen, Hampton.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
NORTH FRANKLIN
Home Missionary Society Meets tO De Red Gross Work-NeWxs in General.

MT. and Mrs. Harold Riley and son Clifford Heath, Stanton Briggs and Miss Della Briggs spent last week Sunday with friends at Narragansett Pier
 Miss Lydia Johnson has returned home after spending the past tive months with Mrs. Eliza Johnson at Sunny Top.
 Mrs. Sines has returned to her home in East Haven after a visit of three weeks with Mrs. O. Louis Johnson and Mrs. Albert Stiles. Mrs. Fred H. Race. Cfifford Hsatt and Stanton Briggs attended Columbia grange Wednesday evening. A. R. Race and daughter Rena Wert Boston visitors Tuesday. ,.~H Met With Mrs. Dates
 The Home Missionary society me at the home of Mrs. Frank T. Dat Thursday, 24 being in attendance. Int usual Red Cross work was taken ut and a quilt was tied.
 Mrs Jennette Hoffman and dauEh. ter, Mrs. Fred H. Race, attended tht Social Corner gathering at the hont of Mrs. George Kahn on Lebanon1road
 Miss Lucy Palmer spent the pas week with Mrs. Estella L4athrops
 Mrs. Mary Lawton of Newport wat calling on friends in town Monday.
 Fred H. Race, Jr. is in New Haven where he will spend several weeks. I Herbert R. Hoffman of New Londor was the week end guest of his mother Mrs. Jennette Hoffman.
 Mrs. Myron Smith of Blue Hill wat the guest Sunday of Mrs. Estella Lar throp. -'---2
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
STAFFORD SPRINGS
John Hawtey Larned Commissioned First Lieutenant in Aviation Section ef Signal Corps-Foresters Give Dance for Red Gross Benefit.

John Hawley Larned of Stafford street has received a commission as first lieutenant in the aviation section of the signal corps as an observer and director of heavy artillery fire. MT Larned was at the Plattsburg training camp for the past two months and was one of 16 men selected by Colonel active service in France He is the first man in his company to get a commission. He came home Saturday for a brief visit with his parents be- fore leaving for France. which he ex- poets will be very soon. His friends are pleased to hear of his promotion. He is a local young man and was graduated from the public and high school here. He is also a graduate of Clark college. He has travelled con- ziderab1y and since leaving college has search work. Stafford people will wish him Godspeed as he begins his journey toward the battle ground.
 Benefit Dance.
 There was a large attendance at the benefit dance given by the Foresters in St. Edwards hall Friday evening and as 8 result a good sum was real ized which will be given to the local Red Cross
 Supper Hostssses.
 Mrs c. B. Pinney, Mrs. Lewis Me- Laughlin. Mrs. R. W. Smith and Mrs. c. R. Newton will act as hostesses at the supper in the Congregational chapel
 Mrs Minnie Colton of Springfield has been visiting Mrs. Charles Law renee in West Stafford.
 Miss Victoria Campo has gone to
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
ScORELESS GAME PLAYED
 BETWEEN BULkEEEY-W. H.
Hard Fought Contest Saturday on Recreation Park-pisputes ct the Coaches Delay Play.

Coaches Delay Play
 Windham High and Bullkeley High of New London played a scoreless game at Recreation Park, Saturday afternoon. The game was 100 per cent. fight from start to finish, and neither team held the ball for more than six consecutive downs. The game was one of the best ever play ed here and the line men pulled off sCme good plays. Tighe and Costello being the star men for Windham, the latter breaking up many passes by Bulkelev and interceptinG five of them. The game was delayed by both the coaches and some of the officials, for tke coaches were inclined to argue each point while the hnesmen and timers did not know much about the game
 The teams were evenly matched. Rulkeley having the advantage of weight if anything Spicer of Bulke- ley was the biggest gainer. taking 3S yards altogether. while Tucker or Windham came second with 31 yards. Bulkeley lost ground only on fumhles and passes while Windham lost ground in about twenty downs Only ball within one yard of Wtndham's S goal once Tucker picked up a pa ss which he thought to be a forward pass and ran 90 yards for a touchdown, only to fiEd that it was lateral pass which had touched the ground before he received it and the touchdown did not count In the second half Wind ham gained on punts. Sumner bunting 4a yards and then they would hold Eulkeley there in the scrinmage and cnly lose 20 yards on the punt. nnak- ing 20 yards each time
 First quarter: Windham received and made only two yards on the first four downs Bufke1ey lost on lat eral pass and punted, recovering it for thirty yards, but was forced to punt after making five yards in three downs Tu cker made nine yards and Sumner one but after the next three downs. they were a little behind their starting point so they punted. Whit
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
Brief Mention.

Miss Mary Flaherty has returned home after spending a few days in Manchester.
 Robert Brown is seriously ill at his home on Meadow street with an at tack of acute indigestion.
 Old H. c. of L. will hit the male members of WiIlimantic more, begin ming today (Monday) for the price of laircuts will be advanced from 25 cents to 35 cents.
 William B.. Mcintosh has written to his parents in this city from an Eng fish seaport. He states that they are having a fine time and are being used handsomely. He expects to leave for France soon.
 The frame of the steel bridge over Windham road between Nos. 1 and a American Thread Company Mills, is in place. The other bridge which will conhect No. 1 with Main street is ready for the planking.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
AFTER SICKNESS THEY GAVE
 HER VINOL And She Soon Got Back
 Her Strength

New Castle. Ind.-~The measles left me run down. no appetite could not rest at night and I took a severe cold which settled on my lungs. so I was unable to keep about my housework. My doctor advised me to take Vinol, and six bottles restored my health SO I do all my housework, including washing. Vinol is the best medicine I ever used."-A1ice Record. 43z So. filth St, New Castle. Ind
 We guarantee this wonderful cod liver and iron tonic. Vtnol for all weak, rundown, nervous conditions.
 Broadway Pharmacy. q. G. Engier, Prop, Norwich. vtnor is sold in Will Hn1antic by the Wilson Drug Co., in Danfelson by the A. W. Williams Donahue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
WAR FUNDS GROWING
viitase People Aiding Work es Knights of Columbus and Y. M. C. A.

The war fund campaign of the Knights of Columbus. to provide reere- atioE eenters and other comforts for the boys in the various camps, has and has progressed very favorah1y. Many girls volunteered to make a house to house canvass and were well rewarded, as a large amount has been contributed to the fund. The money will be forwarded through All Hallews' council.
 The village people are very enthusi- astic over the contributions given by the Lawton Mills Corp. The company donated saoo and have dividsd it bus and the Y. M. c. A. fund.
 The Y. M. c. A. fund has also met with approval and the villages quota of $500 has been two-fifths raised, St. Johns parish donating $1O0 and the Lawton Mills Corp $1o0.
 The business men met Saturday and favored resolution to corporate and make the donations of this village as large as possible.
 Archie Pariseau has resigned at A. c. Tillinghast's store and has taken antoher position.
 Shortage of Sugar.
 The sugar supply in this village is limited and only small quantities are Bold to each customer. Recently two women from Washington. R. l., came to one of the local stores and bought as much sugar as possible, which was four and a half pounds lump sugar to each customer. The quantity has been lowered to two pounds at one store, while at most of the other stores none can be bought.
 Miss Agnes Peltier of Hartford spent the week end at her home here. She entered St. Francis hospital last week, beginning three years course in the nurses training class.
 s. A. Coffey Of Hartford spent the week end at his home here.
 Wiliimantie Amateurs to Give Play.
 A French play in four acts is to be given here by a French club of Willi- mantle under the auspices of St. Johns church. The play is to be given in French.