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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22
wATERMELONS GROWN
IN GLASS JUGS

AS an experiment, Mr.. Lutte East
erday, of Route Z, has grown water
melons in glass jugs, and they are
quite curiosity to one who has never
seen them. He takes the vine when
it is in bloom. and places one bloom
in the jug-the melon growing until
the space in the jug is filled.
Mr.. yesterday brought to town
Monday a small melon that crew in
an ordinary drinking glass-he pull
ing it before the melon grew to such
an extent that it would burst the
glass. Mr.. yesterday had broken
the closed end off the glass and the
melon had grown all the way through
il.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22
]. S, Av|ATORS
IN GREAT RAIDS
Lafayette Squadron Has
Number Of Fights
With Foe.
MARROW ESCAPE FOR TWO
Corporal Harold Willis, OF BOs-
ton, Missing After Return
OF Grrup.
Add YEAR.

Paris, Aug. 19.-The Lafayette
Squadron, composed of American av-
iators, played it's part in the French
air raids reported in the official COM
munication on Saturday. when it was
: announced that $4,000 pounds Of
bombs and explosives had been drop
ped on German military establish
ments, railroad stations and encamp-
m'ents. Corporal Harold Willis, Of
Boston, a member of the squadron.
has not returned from the raid, which
resulted in a number oe aerial fights
with the Germans. -......-.
Two groups of chasers were chosen
from the ranks of the Lafayette
Squadron, commanded respectively by
Lieut.. Raoul Lufbery. of Walling-
ford, Conn.,. and Adit. Didier Mas
son, of San Francisco, which travelled
protectingly to the right and left y {,
bombing machine as it en-. cred enc 'ay
territory. Another group from an
other squadron follow in the rea :.
Has Narrow Escape.
The groups, however, saw few Ger
man machines. The Lufbery COM
mand obtained most of the action
and Aviator Dudley Hill, of Peekskill
N. Y, had a narrow escape when two
Germans attacked him with incen-
diary bullets. He escaped. however,
with one bullet hole through lower
plane by outmaneuvering his oppon-
ents. He is believed to have brought
down one German.
Adjt. Masson's command was at
tackled by patrol of three planes,
which was easily repulsed.
Corporal Willis was missing when
his group returned to it's base after
the bombing raid, but it is hoped he
will turn IN.
w. A. Courtney Campbell, Jr., of
Kenilworth, Ill.,, who two months ago
Test one whole wing of his machine
in midair and yet managed to return
to his own lines safely, was again
the victim of a peculiar accident. Just
as the bombing party reached The
Nhome field heavy bombing machine
baked and landed squarely on top of
his light chasing machine. He saw
his danger in time and scrambled out
to safety. His plane was cut square
ly in two.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22
SHOOTS HIMSELF
IN RIGHT TEMPLE
W. II. Morton Commits Suicide
At His Home In Ow-
ensbOrO.

Fridays Owensboro Inquirer says:
w. Fl. Morton, a we'll known citi-
zen, committed suicide shortly after
7 o'clock this morning at his home,
No. sol East Fifth street, by shoot
ing himself in the right temple with
a 80 calibre pistol.
Mr.. Morton had been in failing
health for the past three years. For
the past few weeks he had taken up
an idea that he was going to lose
his mind, and it is said he had told
some members of his family that he
would rather be dead than to be in
that condition. He arose at his GUS
tomary hour this morning, went over
on Fourth street and purchased lot
of groceries. Upon his return home,
he went into his room, laid down on
his cot and shot himself in the right
temple. When his wife reached him
he was dead.
Mr.. Morton was born at st. Joseph,
Mo-, and came to Owensboro about 20
years ago. For a number of years
he conducted grocery, and later q
saloon on East Fourth street. He
disposed of his saloon interests about
three months ago. Mr.. Morton was
about 81 years of age and survived
by his wife and one son, Claude Nor
ton, clerk in the post-office.
Coroner Gibson held an inquest,
and the verdict was that the deceased
had come to his death at his own
hands.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22
DO SPIDERS KNOW?
One Web Spells "War Ends in Sep
TENDER" and Other Reads,
'Victory for America"

Baltimore, Md, Aug. 1S.-Em-
ployes of No. 8 mill of the Mount
Vernon Woodbury. Cotton Duck Com
pany were greatly excited when two
cobwebs were found, one on each side
of the gate. The spider on the right
had made his web in a form which
spelled out in bold letters "War ends
in September" while his neighbor on
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22
TRUCK BREAKS AND
SIX men ARE HURT
BaizetOwn Man Suffered Injuries
Which May Prove
Fatal.

The Louisville Herald of Monday
says:
Six men were hurt shortly before
6 o'clock yesterday afternoon, one
suffering injuries which may prove
fatal, when one side of big motor
truck approaching Eastern Parkway
on the Poplar Level Road broke I'M
der the weight of more than twenty
workmen being transported to their
homes from Camp Taylor. The men
We're thrown to the road.
The injured:
JAMES V. JAMES, Baizetown,
KY, boarding at 1890 West Market
street, probably fatally hurt; skull
fractured at base of brain.
WILLIAM BUELOW, Cincinnati,
boarding at 1872 West Chestnut
street, serious internal injuries; face
and head badly torn.
C. l.. CLIFTON, Nashville, Tenn,
boarding at 531 South Sixth Street,
right leg broken below knee; left
wrist broken; left shoulder dislocat-
ed; badly bruised.
]. H. YOUNG. 231 North Twenty
sixth street, ankle sprained; head
badly hurt and severe bruises.
H. F. PLUMEYER, Memphis,
Tenn, boarding at 1872 West Chest
nut street, badly bruised on face and
head.
HENRY NEWMAN. 1860 South
Second street, flesh torn from both
knees; badly bruised.
Temporary Rail On Auto.
The railing of the truck was slight
ly more than four feet high and was
only temporarily adjusted to the body
of the car. 1t is said James was the
only man seated on the railing, while
others were either leaning over the
rail or We're standing in the middle
of the truck floor.
James was rushed to the st. Jo-
seph Hospital.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22
PLANT SET OUT JULY 81
CANNED TOMATO AUG. 16

We believe for the speedy raising
of tomatoes, Mr.. ]. w. Rowe, of Gen.
tertown. should be awarded the prize.
Mr.. Rowe says he transplanted a
tomato vine on the last day of July,
and that just sixteen days thereafter,
August 16, he pulled and canned the
first ripe tomato from it.
He says the vine he transplanted
was rather large at the time of re-
setting, but we believe this is rec
ord for quick growth and maturing
that will be hard to beat.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22
NARROW ESCAPE.
(Clear Run Specially

(Clear Kun Speclal.)
While returning from Narrows
last Thursday, Mr.. Clyde Funk, wife
and little sister had narrow escape
from serious injury, when the breast
yoke of team driven by Mr.. James
Lowe broke while coming down a hill
near Palo schoolhouse. the team, be-
coming frightened, running away and
plunged into the buggy occupied by
Mr.. Funk and his family, demolish-
ing it.
Mr. Funk and the other occupants
emerged with several bruises and
their escape from serious injury is
considered miraculous.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22
BRAND Of OEsERTERS
ON ALL DRAFTED MEN
Who Fail to Report-WilI Be
Denied Right to Claim.
Exemptions.

Washington, Aug. 19.-Renewed
instruction that drafted men who
fail to report for service will be
classed and punished as deserters
were sent the United States District
Attorneys and agents of the depart
ment of justice tonight by Attorney
General Gregory.
Provost Marshal General Crowder
has ruled that persons who neglect
to appear for examination will be
accepted automatically and that the
privilege of claiming exemption will
be denied. 1t was to help carry this
policy into effect that the attorney
general acted.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22
TO STABILIZE PRICES
Coalition of Sugar Market Discussed
With Experts by Hoover.

Washington, Aug. 2O.-Measures
to stabilize sugar prices were dis
cussed today by Herbert c. Hoover,
the food administrator, with a COM
mittee from the New York Coffee
and Sugar Exchange,which stopped
future trading last week at Mr. Hoov-
er's request Prices have advanced
Hnarply within the last few months.
The food administration plans to
take control of sugar dealings as
soon as it has completed program
for supervising wheat trading and
flour and bread manufacture.
Members of the committee named
by the exchange to see Mr.. Hoover
are Henry Schaefer, William Bayne,
Jr., L. S. Bache, E. L. Lueder and
Manuel E. Rionda
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22
HORTON; ALBERT
HAS YOU BEAT!

To The Herald:-I notice in the
Olaton news of August 18th about
the school record of Master Horton
White. which is good; but j. NJ.
Shu!tz. of Shultztown, has boy by
the name of Albert L.. VINO will be
ID years old the 22d day of October,
who has gone to school for 55 months
and one week; commencing in August
before he was six years old in Octo-
Der, and has never missed a day in
his life nor been tardy in two years.
READER.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22
In Ohio County.
MRS. J. II. KIMMEL DEAD.
(Ceralvo Specially

Aug. 20.-Mrs. J. II. Kimmel. who
died at the home of her son. Mr..
Dave Kimmel, of Greenville, Aug. 8,
and was buried here the following
day after funeral services conducted
by Pew. Powell. OF Greenville. She
leaves a husband. two sons and one
daughter, Walter. of Paradise; Dave,
of Greenville. and Mrs. G. f. Case
bier, OF Paradise.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22
TOBACCO CROP
SHORT IN OAv|ESS
Normal Acreage in Ohio
and Mclean Counties
Reported.
CROP HELD BACK BY DROUTH
Largest Food Crops in the Histo.
ny of This District Are
Being Grown.

Sundays Greensboro Messenger,
says:
There will be big shrinkage in
the tobacco crop in the Green River
district this year according to the
statement of J. r. Gregory, presi-
dent of the Farmers Cooperative
Tobacco Growers Association, and
I. M. Maple, the field organizer for
the association, after they had COM
pleted trip over good part of the
district the latter part of the week.
The crop in Daviess county will be
between 100000 and 100000
pounds short, while in Hancock coun-
ty it will be cut in half. In both
Ohio and Mclean counties the crop
will be normal, according to the
statements given out by those two
officials, following their visit over the
district.
In Daviess and Hancock counties
the crop is irregular and in very
poor condition for this season of the
year, according to Mr.. Maple. He
said the crops were looking sorry,
due largely to the drouth, which has
continued in parts OF these two coun-
ties for several weeks.
On Friday morning both Mr.. Greg
DRY and Mr.. Maple made trip
to the West end of the county, cover
ing the Eastern end of Henderson
county. They say the crops in both
the West end of Daviess county and
the East end of Henderson county
are late and looking very bad In
places they say the tobacco is so IT.
regular that even in the same patch
are to be found plants in the sucker,
while others are no larger than when
first planted.
Crop Will Be Late.
The crop this year almost as a
whole will be unusually late, accord
ing to these men. who have taken the
time and the trouble to post them
selves as to the crop conditions in the
four counties. Most of the crop, they
say, was set late and has not matur-
ed as it should during the past thirty
days.
In Ohio and Mclean counties con-
ditions are different, particularly as
to the quantity. They say the crop
in these two counties will be normal
and that some are of the opinion it
will be even above the average. Then
the quality gives promise Of being
better than in either of the other two
counties.
In Ohio County.
The crop in Ohio county is unusu-
ally fine, said Mr.. Maple. On the
hills in Ohio county, he said, not only
was the tobacco crop looking fine,
but corn and all other crops as well.
He also stated that in all the coun-
ties the tobacco on the uplands was
looking much better than in the low
lands and in the river bottoms. He
said that tobacco on the red hills. in
Ohio county is most instances was
looking fine.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22
UP TO PRESIDENT
He Will Make Statement Regarding
Exemption of Married Men.

Washington, Aug. 20.-A new de-
finite statement of the administra-
tion's interpretations of the exemp-
ton of married men and those with
dependents is expected within the
neN few days. President Wilson has
taken up the question, and probably
will settle the problem himself.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22
FLOOD SUCCEEDS
DROUTH IN KANSAS

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 17.-After suf-
fering for two months from a drouth
which, according to an official fore
cast, has cut the corn crop to less
than half yield, Kansas today SEEM
ed threatened with a flood. Heavy
rains have fallen throughout the
State during the past as hours and
at Salina. Dry Greek is out of its
banks and many acres of land are in
undated. Other streams are APP
preaching flood stage.
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the left told in letters just as plain
"Victory for America"
The words were discovered by one
of the factory girls. An expert in
craftsmanship could not have form
ed the letters more perfectly.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22

Dant Bennett mas accepted posi-
tion under agent Mischke, at the de-
pot taking the place made vacant by
Harry May.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22

Miss Ethel Davis will return to her
home at Owensboro this week after
an extended visit to relatives in
Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22
ROUND UP OF SLACKERS
2,5& Have Failed to Answer the Call
in Cleveland.

Cleveland, o., Aug 20.-Govern-
ment secret service agents and anna
teur detectives today commenced a
Stacker hunt for $500 men who have
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22

failed TO respond to their draft sum-
monses.
Cuyahoga county's twenty local ex-
emption boards this morning furnish
ed Department of Justice agents with
the names of $500 men.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-08-22

Mrs. Lucy Tanner. of Helm. and
Mrs. Bert Tanner. of Nashville,
Tenn. are visiting Mrs. Kate He'd
rick. on Mulberry street.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-18

an unbreakable heatproof glass dish
escorts it as a lining. Then there is
sterling silver chocolate pot cf grace,
ful lines which has its handle insu.
lated from the heat by rims Of ivory
Glass shakers fitted with silver tops
may be just what the housewife is
looking for.
Colored glass in new triumphs of
color have been termed the jewels of
the table. A covered compotier is a
table accessory very smart One of
deep blue has its apex tipped with
handle of blue flowers.
Finger bowls, plates, cocktail glass.
es and sherbet glasses are in colors
which cannot help adding to the at
tractiyeness of the festive board. Fin.
ger bowls of colored glass, with plates.
measure only four and one-half inch.
es, but are plenty large enough for
the service intended After dinner
cups Of colored glass are newcomers
in the crystal world In the new
glassware amethyst and blue tones are
lovely A new brown colored glass
has been brought out which blends
beautifully with English oak.
\ plate Of amethyst glass is plctur-
esque with flowers for table decora.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-18
ConspicuouylycOoDeL
are the New Ja5b2lse:, b s:,,Ts Cuttings III

Someone has called the dining table
in its snowy whiteness "a white ele-
phant midst rich, coorful surround.
ing but nowadays we are getting
away from the white table and Dor
rowing ideas from the modern tenden,
cies of interior decorations, which are
so repIete with hues of every tint.
The china and glassware offered that
is made in America vie even with
some of the finest foreign importa-
tions. No woman ever has too much
china, but unless it has distinct use
and fits in with the other equipment,
it should be relegated to the back.
ground.
So oldfashioned that 1t is new are
many of the designs for dinner ware.
China, silver and glass come in pat.
terms to harmonize with period fur.
nishings When purchasing silver, re-
member a smooth edge not only is
more durable but is more easily kept
clean. Paul Revere silver may be
familiar to you by name, because o.,
the hero, but it was really first made
by Paul Revere, who won fame also
as silver engraver
The latest shade Of lustre china is
pale gray With its iridescent lining
it is unbelievably beautiful. A break.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-18

fast set OF golden glow porcelain with
handles and knobs finished with corn
gold is comprised of II pieces includ-
ing covered muffin dish, ana surely
will tempt the most obstinate appetite.
Salad could not help but be relished
when served in a Wedgewood set The
octagon shaped plates have yellow
borders with butterflies .n the center.
China with silver borders and mono.
grams bestowed affections upon glass.
ware Of the same design.
Service plates with a cream center
banded in gold and filigree pattern
over a band of Cobalt blue are sure
to elicit praise.
Exquisite is a set designed with
striped bands of soft deep colors is
of brilliant green not unlike Jade bor-
dered with narrow golden edge. A
black and white striped, Royal Doul.
ton service is wreathed with foliage,
not exactly lively, but very lovely
Charming is a tea service Of gray
Crackle-ware with decorations of red.
violet and blue. The border is of blue
outlined in black without which no
decorative scheme Of today seem lack.
ing. The handles are also blue, while
the flowers are a soft red violet with
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-18

blue leaves. With this set col
ored linens and tray, carrying the
color scheme out in every detail were
used
There are many appointments for
the table which serve a convenient
purpose. One is a celery holder which
holds the stalks upright, with a
handle on each side like a loving cup.
In order to select one piece the others
need not be disturbed.
In combination cheese and cracker
plate the cheese takes the place in the
upper section, while the crackers re.
mains meekly below.
Quite a clever origination is an at.
tractlye cut glass cider set. The bar.
rel has The character of an cid time
cider barrel with hoops and slaves.
The cut glass lid is notched for ladle.
The set is complete with six barrel.
shaped glasses and glass straws.
A thermos jug in lightweight metal
and lacquer In shades Of old blue.
green or yellow is shaped like a high
jug with stopper and a handle and is
voted a convenience for those who
like it hot" or those who like it
cold"
A dish for shirred eggs is made of
sterling silver with ivory handles, and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-18

with comfort. An accepted style Is
indicated by Colonial pump with
kid vamp and foxing, with imitation
stitching to produce a plug cut vamp
effect.
Black patent leather pumps with
white calf or kid score triumph.
White calf, kid or fabric, two-button
strapped pumps with full Louis heels
are distinctly smart. Russian calf
pumps are worn considerably.
Sport styles give every indication
Of popularity, and as there are over
two million golf players in America,
their wants, too, have to be consider
ed. For all footwear, especially sports
this will probably be = great white
season. Sports pumps made with
combinations Of grayish black and
white striped cloth reflect popularity
Of striped cloth. White kid pumps
with pointed trimmings Of black
leather and black laclngs indicate the
black and white vogue which knows
no waning.
Satins or suede pumps beaded with
irridescent beads vie in popularity
with those having beaded birds orna.
menting the yamp These birds fly
from ! know not where Others have
beaded decorations from Bakst mo-
tits in rich coloring, but more con-
I seryatlve are the black satin models
with steel beaded ornaments.
For tripping the light fantastic toe
a blue and silver brochaded pump has
a blue bow OF the same material. Col
ored Kid pumps with gilt or silver
trimmings are worn TO match the
gown. Fancy slippers embroidered
In colored silks, are worn either
matching the costume or IN a con-
trastlng color.
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byJaneStone

cording 10 the dress. They are lit.
tie higher for dress or lower for sports
wear. Many are distinguished by
aluminium plates. Vamps are longer
than ever. The shoe OF two seasons
ago looks short compared with the
ones offered at present.
An oddly indeed is an all cloth
boot Of corn stalk with a vamp, stay
and top edging Of patent leather In
new pointed pattern. A black pat.
ent kid has pearl gray trimmings with
black heel fitted with aluminium plate.
A black and white brochaded all.
cloth boot has black enamel Louis
wooden heel. Russet and all shades
Of brown in different combinations
point to the preference for those
shades.
Bracelet shoes worn by ultra smart
fashionables come in a multitude OF
shapes, demure or daring with
lines Of graceful elegance. One Of
black satin is embroidered with gray
and buttoned with four buttons, and
then again another one for the straps.
For evening wear anklet bracelets
embellished with colored crystal, gold
beads, or rhinestones, are ordained
to be the rage.
White Kid and black paten; leather
with the patent leather perforated
so the white material glimpse,
through, illustrates the general styl,
trend.
The low shoe has come into Is
own again, for with the advent Of
warm weather, women think in term.
OF the low shoe. The short tongu,
pump with patent vamp. full Louli
heel, in various combinations. ma
terials and colors has been listed io
those who desire fashion combine,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-18

Are you going to sacrifice foot com.
fort for the sake OF conforming to
the latest vogue? It really is not
necessary, for shoes are now made
on lasts 10 flt any requirement. One
pair Of shoes certainly cannot meet
every use. It is cheapest in the end
to have a pair for every distinct oc.
casion. SO choose your footwear ac.
cordlng to the service for which they
are intended. The shoe comfortable
does not give undue pressure on any
part Of the foot but holds tho foot In
firm manner.
One need not try to initiate Gin.
derella, because a shoe that IS too
small does not give a good appearance
to the foot. The price of shoes Is
rapidly increasing. therefore, we
should learn how to take care of our
shoes. When purchasing your foot.
wear inquire what is the bes, polish,
etc, to use.
Slender and graceful are the shoes
OF shapely lasts, and refined style is
incorporated In the mart lines.
This seasons styles reflect a use OF
colored leather IN combinations. The
use OF cloth tops is evident. Shoe tops
following in the wakes Of longer skirts
have shortened their aspirations.
The newest Of new toppings are
light champagne, pearl, medium gray,
chamoise, castor, and white, about
seven and one-half and eigh; inches
high. With cloth toppings buttons
have the first call.
OF course, the black boot Is always
used, but somehow, It often finds It.
self in combination with other colors.
Light effects and light soles are
seen in the correct footwear. Heels
are Louis, Half Louis, and Cuban, ac
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-18
See our Sho,U Windows
on Fashion Night!

The William and Mary Suite as illustrated aboue
embodes all of the principal features of the PERIOD nameu
the characteristic tnnngs gracefully shaped stretches and
quaint holdings doors and daer fronts This berod shoD
the English development of Dutch furniture by the court of Will
lam Orange the time his throne p Queen Ma
See this and many other suites arranged for this