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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-02
FOOD CAMPAIGN IS
PROGRESSING WELL
Letters Indicate tho Thoroughnes,
of Work Being Done in the
Various Counties.

Columbia, April 30.-The very
many letters that reach prepared
ness headquarters show the thorough
preparedness IF the organization in
the various counties and what salts
factory work is being done. A typi-
cal letter, which indicates the prac-
tical results, has Just been received
from Mr.. W. A. Stuckey, chairman
of the preparedness committee for
Lee county, in which he writes:
"On Monday and Tuesday previous
to our county meeting several auto
mobiles made a personal and almost
house to house canvass of Lee coul-
ty and distributed the enclosed cir
culars, taking time to explain to the
farmers in detail. In consequence Of
this action the court house was un-
able to accommodate the crowd.
"a committee for each township
has been appointed and three town
ship meetings have been held and
three more are scheduled for this
week. Lee county has been thor
oughly canvassed on the food propo-
sition.. and literature, widely and
aboundantly distributed.
"The negroes constitute two
thirds of the inhabitants of Lee
county, and we are receiving ready
response and active cooperation
from them. We expect to have some
thing like 700 or 800 negroes in a
meeting tomorrow night.
"This canvass on the food ques-
tion will have material results, es-
pecially in the truck line. Any sug-
gestion that your commission may
have to offer will be gladly received"
In connection with this letter, Mr..
Stuckey has sent headquarters q
copy Of striking circulars that have
been distributed in that county. One
of them is most interesting for the
practical suggestions that it throws
out, and reads as follows:
Farmers! Prepare to Meet q
Real Crisis! You are urged to plant
at once one-half acre Early Dent
corn; fertilize well. You are also
earnestly urged to increase your
acreage of field corn at least one
acre to the plow. Not less than one
or two acres of velvet beans should
be planted in corn to the plow.
early maturing sweet potatoes
should be planted at once. Plants
may be shipped in for this purpose.
"Garden corn should be planted in
gardens as well as all kinds of gar
den vegetables. Six weeks snap
beans should be planted at once.
Quick maturing peas of the speckled
variety should be planted at once,
where this has not been done already
"Every man, woman and child has
his or her part in this fight! Make
all food crops you can: Save every
crumb of food. The United States
is in war. The food reserves are now
alarmingly low. We must produce,
save and feed ourselves, or 60 hum
cry. What will you do?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-02
ALLIES Of AMERICA
HONOR WASHINGTON
Pledge Themselves To Fight Auto
cracy as. Warrington Would
Have Done.

Mount Vernon, April 29.-The
flags Of Great Britain, France and
the United States f1oated proudly to-
gether over the Tomb of George
Washington. Beneath them spokes-
men of the three great democracies
paid homage to Americas soldier
and statesman, and pledged them
selves, each to the other in the
name Of the dead, to prosecute the
present mighty struggle against au:
tocracy on the lines he himself had
followed in bringing America into
being.
Eminent Gathering.
In groups of twos and threes, an
eminent gathering, including the
members Of the French and British
war commissions, the president's
cabinet and members Of congress had
strolled up through the sloping
grounds from the river bank until
perhaps half a hundred people stood
with bare heads in semi-circle be-
fore the tomb. The day, which had
been heavy and threatening as the
party approached on the Mayfower,
suddenly burst into sunlight which
played through the trees on the uni
forms and faces of those assembled.
Address by Viviani.
Without formality, Secretary Dan
iels motioned to M. Viviani, minis
ter of justice, and former premier
of France, who advanced slowly into
the center. Before the tomb of Wash
ington, whose efforts towards liberty
his own ancestors had had gloriously
aided, M. Viviani delivered an ad.
dress in which the whole force of
his emotional power, deedened by
the significance of the occasion,
fought for expression.
The spectators, though most Of
them could not understand French,
caught the suppressed feeling and
fire of the orator and followed his
words spellbound as they quickened
under the thrill of his imagination.
Apart from his voice, not a sound
could be heard.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-02
BENEFIT THEATRICAL.

Under the auspices of Unit No. l.,
q benefit theatrical will be given
Thursday, May 3rd, for benefit of
the Red Cross.
The cast is composed Of Green
wood talent and is under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Sam Rosenberg.
The entire proceeds will be used
for Red Cross work.
Tickets are on sale at McMuray's
Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-02
PROMOTING THE BOYS.

News has been received in Able
vile of the promotion Of Gottlob b
Neuffer to 1st Sergeant and w. D.
Wilkinson, 3rd Sergeant, Of the An
derson Machine Gun Company.
These boys enlisted for service on
the Border and have iisen steadily
since.
Abbeville friends are glad of any
promotion that comes to them and
is proud of her two soldier boys.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-02
WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST.

The weekly weather forecast, is
sued by the United States Weather
Bureau, Washington, for the week
Sunday follows:
For South Atlantic and East Gulf
States: Probably showers first half
of the week, latter half fair. Cooler
first part of the week, temperature
below seasonal normal thereafter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-02
THE LIGHTNING BOMB.

DR.. S. G. Thomson's house was
struck by lightning Sunday evening
while the family were at church.
Upon their arrival home they found
the cupola badly damaged, window
panes cracked and shingles torn of.
Russell was very much alarmed at
first, for he thought the Germans
were here and had dropped a bomb
on his house.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-02
NOTICE OF D. A. r. MEETING.

Andrew Hamilton Chapter D. A.
R. will meet Wednesday afternoon,
May 2, 1917, in the chapter room at
five o'clock.
At this meeting officers will be
elected for the ensuing year and a
full attendancais,u urged.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-02
OIL TANK STEAMER
SUNK ON SATURDAY
BY GERMAN U.BOAT
Chief Mate and II Men Landed
Boat Containing Captain and Re.
mainder of Crew Missing.

London, April 30.-The American
oil steamer Vacuum was sunk Satur-
day by a German submarine while
en- route to the United States. The
chief mate and II men, including
three American naval gunners have
been landed. A boat containing the
captain and remainder of the crew,
q naval lieutenant and nine naval
gunners are missing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-02
HOLDING A MEETING.

DR.. G.. W. Swope left Monday
morning for Sumter, where he is
conducting series Of meetings and
will be away a week. DR.. F. N. K.
Bailey of the B. M. I. Of Greenwood,
will fill the Baptist pulpit next Sun
day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-02

New York, April 30-The Vacuum
was commanded by Capt. s. s. Har-
ris, of New York, and left here on
March 3Oth for Birkenhead, Eng
land. The vessel carried a crew Of
"a, including Is Americans.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-02
VISITING IN HARTSVILLE.

Miss Lavinia Coleman left Tues
day for Hartsville, where she will
visit Miss Eunice Chamers. Miss
Coleman will be away about two
weeks.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30
Fairmount Doinss

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Wasson aud
Miss Lila Cooper have been visit
Ing at the Cooper home.
II. p. Berry In having his home
repainted. Frank Mitchell and Mr..
Baird are doing the work.
Frank Brewbakcr spent last Fri
day In Denver visiting old friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Waite re-
turned from Manitou last Thursday.
Mrs. Elliott Smith entertained
friends from Kansas last Thursday,
also friends from Denver Sunday.
The Tanner, O'Neil and Scruggs
families left Saturday evening and
mOtOred 10 Estes Park. returning
Sunday evening.
Mrs. w. &. Bradley spent last Fri.
day In Denver visiting relatives.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30
Fruitdale Blossoms

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. White hav,
their sons of Routt county.
Chester Briggs and wife of Oregon
and Clarence Briggs of Omaha are
now at home.
Mrs. Etchison. Mr.. aud Mrs. W.
Nichols and two children and Ella
Belding and Lillian Nichols went to
Platte Sunday.
The Waist and Arm social was
postponed last Friday on account
Of the sad death OF Mrs. G. H..
Briggs.
Fruitdale was very much sadden-
ed Thursday morning when the
news of Mrs. Clarence Il. Briggs
death reached here. Mrs. Briggs
left Wednesday with party of
friends for fishing trip. Thursday
morning they had an auto accident
which caused her immediate death.
The funeral was held at the house
Monday Mt . o'clock. The entire
neighborhood mourn for the de-
ceased and sympathize with the be-
reaved family.
J. A. Lewis has returned from his
camping trip.
Edna Mulhollcn reached here on
Monday evening from Akron, Colo.
Later on Mr.. and Mrs. and Mrs,
Mulhollen will come and spend the
winter.
A. J. Lewis and family enjoyed
an outing at Berkeley Lake Satnr-
day.
Mrs. Goodsell and son Minor took
dinner with Mr.: and Mrs. Nichols
Sunday,
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Upper Ralston.

John Hooper lost II valuable mare
last Wednesday night ut the resi-
donce of his son, Gordon Hooper,
where he was employed thrcshing.
A scarcity of halter and hitching
post and II surplus of wheat was the
cause. Wheat and horse flesh don I
fuse to any great extent.
Jefferson county feels justly proud
OF the fact she responded 80 nobly
to the country's call. Now, II there
are enough Lieutenant, Major. Ser
gcant, Captain, Paymastcr, Advo-
cate General, etc, to go round, we
will be immensely gratifed.
Joseph Schoech is holding down
the position OF Dep. Water Com
missioner for the northern streams.
DIR. A. n. Moore, Mrs. Allen, Mr..
Erhart and his son. all OF Denver
visited at the Miller place Thursday
of last week.
Miss Mona Richter OF Plainvicw
IL visiting on RalstOn.
T.. l.. West had the misfortune to
lose II splendid cow Friday of last
week OF alfalfa bloat. The follow
ing Monday II Mr.. Worthy. living
north OF Lcydcn Junction ran into
the herd which was crossing the
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30
SHORT ON CAVALRY HORSES
Il Would Be impossible to Get a Mil
lion for American Army a.
Supply 10 Exhausted.

1t would not only be difficult but
practically impossible to fill an or
der for 100000 cavalry horses in
this country, in the judgment of
George f. Wentworth, general mana
ger of the Union stockyards at Chi
cago.
"Mr. Wentworth has told me that
horses for the artillery and for trans
port purposes can be found" said
George N. Rommel, head of animal
husbandry, department of agricul-
ture, ''but he declared that animals
for the cavalry are impossible to get
hold of. Our supply of such horses
has been exhausted by the European
war.
"Those who are fond of figures
and like to theorize point to the fact
that we have in the United States
approximately 24,OOO,OOo head of
horses Of various breeds. We have
also 100000 farms, and that means
an average of four horses to farm.
If you take one of these from each
farmer you reduce the efficiency of
that farmer and lessen the crop pro-
duction. 1t is a situation both per-
picking and disquieting."
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

road, with his Fliver and broke
the leg of another. War and auto
mobiles are causing us great losses.
Mrs. ID. f. Moon has accepted the
responsible position Of honey grader
with the State Beekeeper's Associa.
tion. She is an expert In all that
pertains to bees.
Maurice Dametz, son of the Rev.
Frank Dametz held services at tho
Ralston Presbyterian church last
Sunday. We understand he will
preach there regularly hereafter.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

O. yes, we have them..have
what? All kinds of school sup.
plies and in fact notions too mum.
erous to mention. We cannot
tell you what all we do carry
and take orders for in this limit.
ed space. We invite YOU to call
at our store, l26 Ralston Ave-,
third house west of Wadsworth.
Phone Arvada IL. Az my place
of business is q little unhandy, l
will offer for an indefinite period
s per cent discount for all pur.
chases of 81 or over, except on
some articles that prohibit dis.
counts. Thanking you for past
patronage and soliciting your
trade,
Respectfully,
w. H. Kaler.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30
Fremont Items

Mr.. Hooper lost n valuable horse
one dav last week.
Mr.. Jordon had his thrcshing done
MOndfny, Hooper doing the job.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Paul WcIkc spent
Sunday afternoon Mt the NJ. ~.
johnson home In ArvndD.
Mrs. Binklcy. accompanied by the
Misses Alice and Nellie Girton and
J. Walker mOt0rcd to LOvclnnd Sun
day.
Fam Greene and Ralph Hunt Of
Phoenix, Ariz.. called on old timo
friends In this nciyhhorhood Mon
day.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30
LEGAL NOTICE
DEEU N(T TCORlOR I\YIONS.

In accordance with the provisions OF
Chapter ~. Session Laws OF 1913 I hereby
declare the following Corporations de-
funct and imperative nnd no longer COM
pct"nt to transact business within the
State OF Colorado,
NAME OF PRINCIPAL
CORPORATIONS OFFICE
Tho EdHowntcr Athletic
Association, EdEcwntcr
In Testimony Whereof. hnvo hcrounto
set my hnnd and Affixed the Great Seal OF
the state Of Colorado. Done ut Denver,
Colorado. this TWENTY eighth day OF
AUGUST, A. ID. iriI.
JAMES X, holland.
Secretary OF State.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our many
friends and neighbors who were
so kind and sysmathetic in our
great sorrow in the loss of wife
and mother, and for the flowers
and many sympathetic kindness
es which words are inadequate
to express.
c. E. Briggs and family.
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DESPITE THE EVIDENCE.

at is mean the way the neighbors
talk about Jims."
"ln what way?"
Because they see him out with
the lawn mower in the morning and
with the baby carriage in the after
noon, they say he has no push about
him."
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30
LONDON CHICKEN FARM.

81 see that a Kansas man has Just
married a spinster who owned over
1000 chickens" said Mrs. Diggs.
"That's just like a woman" re-
Joined the man who was paying the
freight for her. "If a woman can't
get man by fair means she will
by foul"
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

Mrs. AL Belgin and daughter
Lucetta Fisher accompanied Mrs.
Andrist home to Pine in her car
Wednesday and will visit till
Monday.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Elliott and
son Elmer. Mr.. Fields, Mrs.
Goodman and daughter Margue-
rite motored to Golden Tuesday
evening through the park where
the soldiers are camping al d
back by West 39th, in the new
Overland. with Elmer at the
the wheel.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

Geo. Mazzine has returned
from Horse Creek, Wyo., where
he has been visiting his sister
Mrs. Harry Privett. He caught
quite a number of fish, and had
an enjoyable time on his
vacation.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

Mrs. Harry Fisk's mother is on
the sick list.
School will commence in No. 6
next Tuesday with Miss Davis and
Mr.. Early rs teachers.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

J. P. Giltner has come to life
in the real estate business. He
will advertise extensively all
real estate listed with him and
is prepared to show prospective
buyers the ranches or garden
tracts. 1927
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

You can't beat either the
Maxwell or the Dodge cars for
service and style, price consider.
ed. See A. L. Davis.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

If you want to buy, sell, rent,
trade, secure q loan. or have fire
insurance written, See T. S.
Knapp.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

For Sale-Ten acre tract
mile from Arvada, half in apple!
cheap. Inquire at this office.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

For Sale-Good family Jersey
COW and 2 heifer calves. 8 mo.
old. Phone Ary. SO. 9.2J
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

c. F. Wheeler for bargains in
Wall Paper, Painting, Paperhang-
ing. A-tf
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30
WANT COLUMN.

We will buy your wheat and
grain at market price. Please
give US a chance before you sell
elsewhere. Evans & Bennett.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

For Sale-at a Great Bargain,
if taken at once
Part cash part on time -16
room house and II! acres of
ground near citv limits of
Arvada, land in good state of
cultivation, good water rights
good general improvements.
Inquire at Enterprise. Phone
Arv. 95.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

Wanted to trade horses fol
young brood sows. Arvads
Creamery.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

For up-to-date wall decorations
see A. j. Miller. 41-tf
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

For Sale-Pure dry land tur-
key-red seed wheat A No. l.
Harold Ketner, Tel. Broomfeld
2 r. 2. 8.4t
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

l have Five Thousand dollars
to loan on real estate.
T. S. Knapp.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

Horse Found Aug. 18th mix.
ed black and roam. Inquire at
Morrison Poultry Farm, Broom.
field. 9.4t
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For Sale Horse. buggy an
harness. j. j. Webber, 8
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

For Sale Water pump. wind.
mill attachment. pipe.
Friend, M. 1926. 4129 Benton.
Mt. View.
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where they will vifit an uncle
for three or four weeks.

The Craig Colony club will hold
it's next regular meeting with
Mrs. j. B. Mailing next Tuesday
afternoon, Sept. 4th.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

Want-4O tons of first cutting
hay for cash. Phone Arv. 1861
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

For Sale-1, 6 h. p. gasoline
hay press in good running order.
Phone log R 3. AL Peters.
1O.2Jtf
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

You will need printed station
cry, letterheads, envelopes. BILL
heads, statements, cards. etc.
Come to the Enterprise office.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

Golden Bantum corn, dill Gu.
cumbers. early Ohio potatoes for
sale. Cole ranch, Phone Arv.
N5J.
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Stray Locals

Can you spare US $l.50. please
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

Miss Margaret Matheson Of
Los Angeles, cousin Of Miss
Buchanan is spending q few
days on her way to Milwaukee.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

Miss Blanche Kaler and her
cousin Verne Kaler of Denver,
leh Sunday for Detroit Mich,
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

have a bargain in a six room
strictly modern red press brick,
on North side in Denver. near
school ard car, must be sold at
once. Easily worth $25OO but
will sell for $2.O5O, $3.50 cash;
balance terms. The property is
in god condition and rented to
good tenant.
r. 8 Knann 1O.1t
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-30

For Sale Two Holstein COWS
with second calf, been fresh
about 2 months, call Arv. 323J.
1O.1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
What the Country Folks
 Are Doing For Red Cross
By MRS. J. B. REID

Every true American fireside is mak- ing some effort to contribute it's mite toward winning the war. The young and the old are knitting. In the coun- try the old ladies are burning the logs" as they did in the sos, knitting socks for the soldiers and patriotism lives in the rural districts with solemn earnestness that we do not conceive of. Their boys have gone lover there" and to the encampments to render their country service, and the old folks at home are ready to do their bit. At the fall fairs the Red Cross spirit prevailed. Booths desig- hating their service were erected, and the real old grandmas and aunties were seated in the ancient it-bottomed rockers winding their threads and knit ting as of yore. The spirit of sacri flee was exemplified fully al Ashland Clay county fair, the money won for good work, in the majority of instances, being at once turned over to the Red Cross booth to help "our boys"
 This dissemination of patriotism is a natural love of country and kept much alive by the activity of the gov ernment's demonstration agents, who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
BIRMINGHAM BOY
 DESCRIBES MEAL

Anyone who believes the boys "Over There" are not getting enough to eat should read the letter Scott W. Harlan of 50O9 Second avenue has written to his mother, Mrs. N. c. Harlan. Harlan is with the supply company, Fifth regi- ment, United States Marines, and he sailed for France June 22.
 Under date of November 2e, he wrote Mrs. Harlan in part as follows:
 Tt is now 12:3O and just got up from the table, and it sure was some meal. I am going to tell you what we had. As we went in the mess hall turkey or goose was given you. Then we sat down to the table with all the dressing that we could eat; cranberries, mashed po- tatoes; then came pie mince pie, at that, and it was good; then came cake; it was a mixed cake with chocolate filling. Then last came the mixed candy; it was fine. One thing I forgot was lemonade. Alto- gether it was the best meal I have had since George Washingtons birthday. The pie was some pie, believe me. I sure wish that I could be at home with you but I guess it is for the best that I am away.
 '.As soon as I get this letter written ani going to go out horseback riding, as have a horse and mule now, so l get quite lot of riding. If we get any more meals like the one that just got I will get so fat that I can't walk. I am not growing much fatter but I am gaining in weight. We can send photographs ot anything just so they have no names on them.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
THE RED CROSS IN ITALY

Washington, December 26.-Major Murphy, American Red Cross commis- sioner to Europe, back in Paris after establishing relief work in Italy, re- ported by cable today on what he and his fellow workers accomplished. "Whatever else we may have done or failed to do," says the message after recounting the establishment of ware houses and the distribution of supplies, we have raised the American flag from one end of Italy to the other and our youngsters today are doing their part in helping to hold the Piave line"
 Of the situation he found on arriving in Italy just after the great Teutonic invasion, Major Murphys report says:
 When we reached Italy refugees in pitiful condition were streaming down from the north. Indescribably pathetic conditions existed, involving the sep aration of mothers and children; and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
Don't Be a National Scab

A national scab is one who reaps the benefits of others sacrifices in times of war. Peter B. Kyne, in the American Magazine, says.
 At 36 I have learned this much. would rather die than be a citizen of a country that has grown flabby with prosperity, that has so soon forgotten all the blood and tears that have been spilled to secure to it the only boons that make existence bearable. I some : times wonder if our school textbooks still contain Patrick Henry's address to the Continental Congress or the story of Nathan Hale; I wonder If our boys nowadays know who said: I know not what course others may pur- sue. but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! Certainly it is not an easy thing to die for ones coun : try; on couple of occasions l have been absolutely certain it was an ex perience I was going to have, I con : fess to having been profoundly ter rorized on the occasions when I had to charge into rapid rifle fire, so I know if must be dreadful to go through shell fire. but even that cannot be more horrible than the thought that one is national scab. reaping the benefit of other peoples sacrifices; covering in safety behind the scat tered fragments of one's fellow coun- trymen meekly turning the right cheek for the mailed fist. after hay l. ing been smitten on the left. l think it must be a very great privilege, in- deed, to be blown to smithereens as a protest against being considered a member of an inferior race and hence subject to Prussian supervision by the divine right of megalomaniac."