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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-11
NEGRO PREACHER
ORDERED TO "TRAVEL'

Rochelle, April 10.-Negroes here be-
came very much excited over a
strange negro this wee, who, accord
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-11
CONFERENCE Is URGED
OF ALL THE GOVERNORS

WASHINGTON, April 1O.-Governor
Cox of Ohio, today telegraphed Pres
ident Wilson, asking that a governors
conference be called to consider ma
tiCnal defense.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
Big New U. S. Flag
 For Boston Common

Boston, May IA new American flag will soon float over Boston Com mon from the top of a new flagstaff, which is to be erected, as an enduring testimonial of the loyalty to the coun- ty of Massachusetts working people.
 A towering staff of Michigan pine and a. big flag. bought with contribu- tions from members of the Shepard Woman's Rifle Club, was dedicated with. patriotic services at o'clock yesterday afternoon. The new staff will be the second permanent flag pole to be erected on the Common since the historic ground was grant ed to the city. It will stand opposite Winter street, near Fremont street, so that it will be visible from all buildings fronting on the Common.
 The ceremonies of christening the staff and unfurling the flag will be participated in by high officials of the federal, state and city govern ments, and army and navy officers. Miss Betty Edwards, the daughter of General Clarence R. Edwards, will christen the staff, breaking over 1t a bottle of water from a "spring of American patriotism and liberty near the Minute Men monument at Lexington. To perpetuate the occa- sion, a bronze tablet, suitably inscrib- ed, will be placed upon the shaft.
 General Edwards, Governor Mccall. Mayor Curley, Commandant Rush of the navy yard, and other dignitaries are expected to take part in the at- tendant exercises. John Shepard. IT,, will present the flag and staff to the city for the women of the Shepard Rifle Club, and Mayor Curley will make the address of acceptance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
Wu Ting Fang Ill Does Not Give Up
 Foreign Portfolio
IT Children's Bedroom

Peking, May 4-A1though Dr. Wu Ting-fang repeatedly has resigned from the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs, his resignation has not been accepted and 1t now seems likely that he will continue indefinitely in his post. regardless of his i'll health.
 Efforts to select satisfactory suc- cessor to Dr. Wu Ting-fang have fail ed. Premier Tuan Chi-jui desired to appoint Lu Cheng-hsiang, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, to succeed Dr. Wu. But parliament refused to approve the appointment of Lu Cheng hsiang several months ago, and decid- ed, when his name was again sub mitted, that. it could not vote twice upon the name of any appointee at the same session of parliament.
 Kao Erh-chien has been named Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs. and will assume much of the respons1- bility which Dr. Wu Tingfang has been compelled to bear up to this time. Kao-Erh-chien was formerly minister to Italy. a post which he re- signed two years ago. He was edu- cated chiefly in France. Before going to Italy as minister he served as Senior Counsellor in the Foreign Off, flee, and had a. long experience as commissioner of foreign affairs in Yunnan province. He was also vice. roy in Szechhuan province for some time, and is regarded as an expert in the political affairs of the southern i province
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04

that town.
 The Nestorians are now but rem nant of once powerful community and are ruled by the Turks. They dwell mostly between Mosul, Lake Van and Lake Urmia, near the Turco- Persian border. They are divided into two sections. the Ashiret, or free tribesnhen, and the Ryat, or subject people. Included in the Ryats are the Chaldeans who dwell in they illages of the Mosul plain and in the chief towns on the Tigris river from Diar- bekr to Basra. The Cha1deans are under the influence of the Church of Rome, while the others retain their ancient faiths. Some of the Nestor- lans are very warlike, Of those who dwell along the upper Tiari river, every man possesses a rifle or gun and carries "hanjar," or dagger. The Nestorian is very religious. n Sun days he will not defile his mouth by uttering a word of the Kurdish lan- guage which he regards as vile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
CUSTOMS EMPLOYEES
 TO AID RED CROSS

Collector of Customs J. L. McGov- ern received to-day from Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, a letter in which all employees of the customs department in the district of Connec- ticut are afforded an opportunity to contribute to a special fund to be used Tor the purposes of the Red Cross. Secretary McAdoo, in his letter to the collector, dilates upon the duty of ev- cry American citizen, regardless of his descent, to give tangible evidence of his loyalty and whole-hearted support or the government in the present con flict.
 Referring to the great army of workers In the Treasury department throughout the Union, the Secretary dwelis on the fact that he is conyinc- ca there IS not man or woman among the 10000 employees, who is not willing to make any sacrifice, ev- en if it be the supreme sacrifice. for the service of the country.
 Recalling that 1t is not. possibIe for every one to shed blood for the pres ervatton of the rights of humanity and the perpetuation of those ideals which have made our Republic the h opines that it is just as important that many shall remain at their posts in civil life, that they may contribute to the effectiveness of those who must face the battle line. Therefore he has concluded that the workers in the treasury department who cannot en- list in the military or naval army of the service can contribute souethine to the Red Cross, and through that agency aid in alleviating the sufferings of those who on the various battle fronts are shedding their blood in de- fense of their country.
 The fund to be thus created is to be administered under the supervis- ion of the secretary and Mrs. McAdoo and to be used in procuring supplies and materials which are to be con- verted into suitable articles for Red Cross uses by the women of the trea- sury department employed at Wash tngton who are to be mobilized for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
SWEDEN ALARMED SENDS SPECIAL
 ENVOY TO U. 5.


 Stockholm, May 4-Herman Lager crantz, former Swedish minister to Washington, left Stockholm last night Tor the United States as special en- Voy. His appointment is the conse- quence of the fear in Sweden that the United States may place an em- bargo on exports to, this country.
 M. Lagercrantz consented to go to America on the personal solicitation or King Gustave, whose intimate friend he has been for years. The former miniser retired from political llfe some years ago and is now one Of the foremost business men in Swe- den. He is a bank president, head Of the Swedish Export association and president of four large iron works.
 M. Lagercrantzi was reluctant to re- enter the political arena and consent ed only after the king pointed out the extreme gravity of the situation for Sweden.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
A CENSUS TO THE SOUTH

Every native or naturaliZed citizen of Argentina, at home or abroad. on reaching the age of IS years must be enrolled, say the Worlds Work. The federal executive power takes charge Of this national enrolment, which serves at once as a registration Of voters and national defenders. A giv- en individual, if at home, is enrolled in one of the five military districts into which the fourteen states are di- vided. If he resides abroad he is en- rolled in his consulate. for the gov- ernment follows him with precision wherever he may wander. Win the exception of these consular registra- tions, abroad the general enrolment is entirely in charge of the military authorities, who are counted upon to get more thorough results than a ci- vii census provides.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
LAND OF NESTOR
 SEES BRITISH AS
 CONQUERING ARMY

With the British Army in Mesopo- tamia, May 4-The war in Mesopo- tania and along the Persian border has carried the British and Russian armies into the country of the Nesto- rians, or East Syrians, who claim that the first tidings of Christianity were brought to them by the three wise men of the East, writes the British official eyewitness with this army. Two of the wise men who sought the birth place of Christ, are reported to have been natives of Urmia, in Northern Persia, and their tombs are pointed out in the Church of Mart Marian in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
CAPT. EDWARDS
 TELLS HOW SUB } USED TORPEDO
Commander of American Liner Rockingham Safe
 at Londonderry.

Lverpool, May 4-Capt. Charles Rockingham, in an interview with a correspondent of the Associated Press, said he had no doubt that the IA occupants of the missing Rockingham 1ifeboat would be safely landed, as me weather had been excellent. This boat contained Third Oflcer McKenny and 1s American gunners.
 Capt. Edwards said that the sub marines dfved almost as soon as they were observed and that the ship was forpedoed a few minutes later, while the guns were trained on the spot where the psriscopes were expected to appear.
 Londonderry, Ireland. May A. Capt. Charles Edwards of the Amert- can steamer Rockingham was bare footed when he arrived here late ' Wednesday night, and the 32 mem bers of his crew who were with i1im were scantily clad. They were cared for by the American consul.
 Capt. Edwards said that he sighted two submarines on Tuesday afternoon at distance of five miles and made an effort to escape by steering a zig gag course. Despite his efforts a tor pedo struck the steamer near the en- zine room on the starboard side and killed two men. One of the four life boats were smashed, but the others got clear just before the steamer sank.
 One of the submarines came close to lifeboat and asked the destina- ton, cargo and tonnage of the Rock ingham. Capt. Edwards asked the Questioner to tow the lifeboats toward land. but the man pretended not to understand, although he spoke good English He finally refused to give my help, told the refugees that they could get ashore as best they could.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04

that purpose. 2 The secretary made it plain in his letter that contributions to the fund must be voluntary and spring rom patriotic impulses only.
 Within one hour following the re- ceipt of the letter by Collector McGov- ern, the contribution of all of the em- ployees of the customs department in the district of Connecticut had been forwarded to Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
TheHappy~Rite
 Family

u |-l ' Daddy, mother and
 brother Rite, 65 cts. Sister, ssTige and Kittie," " these are fascinating rattles made of celluloid. Swans, Fishes and Ducks Floaters for the bath tub,
 59 cets. Rag Dolls, 5s cts. to $1.OO Unbreakable and Character Dolls in endless assort- ment,
 59 cts. to $1.50 and up
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
Oliver .Twist, Suits ]. for little boys of ?, Band 4 years
 $2.0o' and $2.5o
 n - - Afghan Straps and Clasps, 59 cts to $2.50
 Second floor.
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and the U-boat submerged.
 The three lifeboats kept together until nightfan, when one got sepa- rated. A patrol boat rescued the men in the two boats which had remained in company. but could not find. the third. |
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04

Chancellor Bonar Law announced in Commons today that a secret ses- sion of the House would be held on Thursday of next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04

John Decorra, a laborer, was buried under 10 feet of earth when an em- bankment of an excavation at 2O4th street and Decatur avenue caved in.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
This is Memo Week

A Memo Corset controls the figure and gives com fort. There is special number one, back resting $3E"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
Prices Prices II Prices II
 Where can you get better value than by using
 FRISBIE'S PIES

Paul Fuller. lawyer, who died Nov. 2s, 1915, left an estate of $212,173.
 All national parks will be open to visitors this year as usual. Secretary Lane announced.
 One of the reasons why Marshal Joffre, of France. has been invested with the name of "papa" was explain ed when the famous French soldier was caught unawares kissing two American girls in Wasf1ngtanA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
Hats for Sports
Second floor:

An air of summer lightness pervades the Mill linery Section There hats with brims and the artistic mner loves to do eccentric things with hat brms giving quirk here and quirk there making her original styles bewitching. 5s9 Sports Hats and Sailors straw, silk and combina- tions in novel colors,
 $500 $3.5O $400 $500 to $500 Look at the Special Tables with attractive lines at attractive prices.
 Hats for Motor Many cravenette styles that dust and rain will not affect. Women who have fancy for the amethyst wis taria and lilac colorings will like to see case of new styles just arranged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04

Coat Hangers, hand
 decorated in dainty
 colors, 5o cts to $2.50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
Interesting Playthings

1Kuddles," the Jane Grey Dollies for wee folk.
 Washable crash duck,
 S9 cts. Creeping Beads,' sure td attract, 25, B and 75 cts. Kewpies, bisque or cellu- Ibid, 9, 50 and up. Teddy Bears, cinnamon, polar and other varieties,
 69 cts. to $2.OO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
Gentlemen. A Special ]
Table Glassware, Colonial

The inexpensive pieces of Pressed Glass, copies of designs which have adorned many old cupboards. Punch Bowl and 12 glasses, set$.250 and $500 Table Sets, sugar bowl, cream jug,
 buttar dish, spoon holder, s5 cts and 20 Orange Extractor 15 cts Lemon Extractor, 10 cts Uompotes, 38, 50 and 70 cts Butter Dishes, (covered) 30 cts Butter Tubs, 30 and 35 cts wstar Bottles, 60 cts Jugs 40, 60 and 80 cts OandlestiCks, 40, 70 to $1.70 each Sugar and Cream Sets 20, 45 to $125 set Berry Bowls, 2O 35 to 70 cts Fruit Saucers, 80 cts and $1.OO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
This is Baby Week

Interesting things in the Children's Shop Hats, Goats Dresses Rompers Creepers and novelty play things
 Gentlemen, A Special Mercerized and Silk Fibre Shirts, attractive pat terms double French cuffs. An odd lot to close out dYess originally $25o!
 $l.65 Sizes 1411a, 1511a, 1611a and IT only. hoor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
Baby Record Books

Very daintily hand painted and decorated
 75cts, $1.0o to $2.oo TIE Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04

HUGH of the comfort of home life 1vI depends on the furniture in ones home. Don't use a stiff, unsightly and uncomffo rtable chair when 1t Is so easy to procure an Old Hickory Chair or Rocker and enjoy real comfort every minute you are using 1t.
 Old Hickory Furniture is designed by experts with an idea of Comfort, Beauty, Durability and Reasonable Price.
 Good stock oh hand. Call and make your selection.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-04
The Linen Section

If there May or June brides who have not yet completed their linen outfits, is good time to consider. Bath Towels, Face Towels, Guest Towels Bath Mats Wash Cloths, Kitchen Towels Damask Cloths, Napkins
 floor.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-22
Married.
ARMIT-WILLIAMS.

Harry Armit and Miss Tillie Williams
were quietly joined in marriage at the
Congregational parsonage Thursday
evening, June 18th, by Rev. M. R.
Brandt. Following the ceremony the
welded couple departed for Milwaukee
for brief wedding trip and upon their
return will begin housekeeping in the
Bentley house on Swift street with the
best wishes of a large circle of friends.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Cash Williams of Albion, while
the groom, who was born and reared in
Edgerton, is young man of frugal and
Industrious habits and popular among
his associates. The Reporter with
many others tender congratulations.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-22
Obituary.
HORACE FESSENDEN.

Another of the pioneers of Rock
county passed away at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. G. Dallman, in this city
Friday evening, of heart trouble.
Horace Leroy Fessenden was born in
Porter, where nearly all of his days
were spent, u years ago. After his
marriage he settled upon farm not
far from his fathers homestead. He
was bereft of his wife many years ago,
leaving two small children now grown
to womanhood. Until his health failed
him few years ago he lived alone on
his farm when he came to Edgerton
and made his home with his married
daughters, Mrs. Eugene Painter and
Mrs. G. Dallman. He is also survived
by a sister, Mrs Helen Fellows, and a
brother Albert, both of Evansville.
Funeral services were conducted
from the home of Mrs. Painter at 2:30
o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev. w.
Hooton, interment being made in Fas-
sett cemetery.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-22
Porter

Mrs. o. A. Fessenden was James
vile shopper Saturday.
Miss Marie Fox was week end Wis
itor with Vera Boss.
Miss Ella Moore of Stebbinsville spen
Saturday evening at Robt. Ford's.
E. NJ. Nalan's family entertained
company from Stoughton on Sunday.
S. Dooley and Mr.. Bresee of James
vile were callers in Porter on Friday
evening.
Miss Elsie Prey Of Leyden spent a
few days last week with her friend,
Holdena Becker.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kothlow of
MELVILLE were Sunday visitors at the
J. w. Bates home.
Miss Hazel Casey has accepted po-
sition as telephone operator in Madison
and began work last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hoague Jr. and
little daughter were week end visitors
| with relatives in Lancaster.
Aslarge number from here attended
the funeral of Leroy Fessenden which
was held at Edgerton Sunday after
noon.
Miss Mayme Ford, who has been en-
ployed in Edgerton for the past few
months, has returned home for the
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Nalan, Miss Ag-
mes Mullowney and Kari Becker mo-
tored to GAINESVILLE in the latter's car
last Tuesday.
j. w. Bates was a visitor at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. George
Kothlow, at MELVILLE a few days the
first of the week.
The Hardware nine defeated the Ed
gerton team at Gibbs Lake on Sunday,
the score being to 8. Next Sunday
the winners will play Magnolia. Every
one come and see good game.
The Help-a-Bit Club met with Mrs.
E. Fox last Thursday. Delicious re-
freshments were served and very
! pleasant afternoon spent by all. The
next meeting will be held with Mrs.
Charles Hoague Jr., on July 9Th.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-22
JENSON- SCHMELING.

Surprising both relatives and friends,
Paul Jenson and Miss Hilda Schmeling
quietly slipped away Thursday, June
IA, and were united in marriage by
Rev. Gruner, pastor of St. Paul's Ger
man Lutheran church at Rockford, Ill.,,
at 2 o'clock that afternoon. A brief
visit with relatives in Milwaukee fol-
lowed, when they returned to receive
congratulations of friends on Monday
last. The marriage of these young
people unites two prominent families
of the community in new ties, and both
are popular among the young set. The
groom is son of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Jensen, who recently joined the Edger-
ton platoon of Co. M, Wis. N. c., and
the bride is the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Schmeling.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-22
Sumner

John Messmer Jr. visited Sunday
with relatives in this vicinity.
Frank Trick of Edgerton spent the
week end with his sister, Mrs. Claude
Kirby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Condor and son Will of
MELVILLE visited Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Lyle Marsden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Cooper and son
Morris of MELVILLE called Sunday after
noon on B. j. Messmer and family.
John Robbins returned home from
Chicago Monday, where he attended
the Head Camp sessions of M. w. A.
Mrs. Henry Wileman and son James
and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Bunting
visited friends and relatives at Milton
Junction Thursday.
The Sumner Camp of M. w. A. will
give picnic in B. j. Messmer's grove
on July 4th. There will be speaking
and the Albion band will furnish music
for the day. Other features will be a
ball game, basket dinner and a plat
form dance in the evening.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-22
East Porter

| Nearly all our farmers are busy set
| ting tobacco this week.
| Roy Cox is assisting Fred Teubert
with his tobacco setting.
| Mrs. Edward Jensen is spending a
| few days with Mrs. Jacob Furseth.
/ Miss Petra Osteberg is spending the
| week at the home of her brother, Hans
Osteberg.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Gilley and Frank
| Gilley were Sunday callers at the A.
| K. Wallin home.
| Misses Eleanor Jensen and Ruby Eg-
| ner spent several days last week with
Mrs. Edwin Jensen of Porter.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Hayiock, Mrs.
| Ella Peach and son Roy visited in AL
bion Sunday at the l. D. Humphrey
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Jensen and son
. and Mr.. and Mrs. Herbie Herried spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Christian.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Whey and Mr..
and Mrs. A. Berkheymer :. of Leydea
spent Sunday evening at the Harry
Boothroyd home.
Glenn Gardiner returned from his
duties at the u. w. Sunday afternoon
to spend his summer vacation with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Gardiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Gardiner and
family and VIM. Gardiner Jr., wife and
son attended church in Edgerton Sun
day and spent the afternoon at the j.
S. Marsden home.
A committee, with A. K. Wallin as
chairman, secured the country in and
around Fulton Tuesday, calling on ev-
cry family, taking in new members and
getting subscriptions for the Red Cross
society. People in general responded
literally for the worthy work.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-22
FREDA SCHUETTE.

Miss Freda Schuette, who has been a
sufferer from tubercular trouble, died
at the home Of her mother Tuesday
morning, June 10th, aged % years, her
death being FASTENED by pneumonia.
She is survived by her mother and
three brothers, Fred, Otto and Paul
Schuette. Funeral services were held
from St. Paul's German church Thurs
day afternoon, Rev. J. c. Spilman Of
ficiAting.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-22
Indian Ford


Miss Iva Cunningham is home from
GAINESVILLE.
Some of our neighbors are ready to
set tobacco.
The Chamberlains had callers from
the Fort Monday afternoon.
Miss Florence Hurd is home from
Harvard where she taught the past
year.
Mrs. Emma Gage and little Miriam
are here from Pennsylvania visiting
old home folks.
Will Price was one of launch party
who went from Edgerton to ball game
at Fort Atkinson Sunday.
Herb Abblet and Mr.. st. John went
to Chicago in the latter's truck Sunday
on business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Kraus and daugh-
tiers of KOshkonong spent Sunday with
the Fox family.
Miss Wilma Hurd is canvassing the
town OF Fulton in the interests of the
Red Cross society.
Mrs. Alden AIverson and daughter
Phoebe and husband from Madison Wis
tied local relatives Saturday.
The Splitters came down from New
vile in their new car and spent Sunday
evening with Mr.. Lietz and Lulu.
Miss Gladys Gelstrup from Reads
town, Wis, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Frank Love. From here she has plan
ned to go to her parents home down in
Louisiana.