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Okolona messenger., 1917-12-20

The Navy recruiting party
here this week under the manag-
ment Of Chief Yeoman W. H.
Hancock had examined up to
noon today ten applicants and ac-
cepted six, as follows: Milton
A. Gavin, w. M. Pannell, Jr.,
Earl Louis Adams, Okolona;
Frank Hatch Maynard, Aber-
deem; Floyd Clinton johnson,
Drew; William Henry Curtis,
Columbus; Ferdinand Magellan.
Barry, Starkville. The last nam
ed is colored recruit and grad
uate of Tuskegee, he and Johnson
have left for Norfolk. There is
room in the Navy for a number
intelligent colored boys for soft
jobs.
In the very near future we
will send out statements to all
subscribers who are behind.
The statements will go out in the
paper as is provided by the pos
tai regulations and we trust
there will not be many to send
out.
We have not sent out state
ments generally in some time,
realizing that many were not in
very good shape to pay. Now
we believe nearly every sub
scriber in good shape and we
need the money ard a great
many other things besides. AL
most anything will be accepted
on these accounts as we have to
buy a great many thing prodnc-
ed on the farms. Let us hear
from you.
Whenever Seed General Tonic
Sc Groves.
The Old s a Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic Is iy valuable as c
General Tonic because il contains the
well known tonic properties Of QUININE
and IRON. II acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System, 50 cents.
Okolona messenger., 1917-12-20
The lluniaa that Does Not Affect tIe IIsad

Because Of its tonic and laxative effect. IAxA-
TIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature of f. W. GROVE. 1oe.
Okolona messenger., 1917-12-20

Yours truly,
+ H0DEcK. the Tailor.
Okolona messenger., 1917-12-20
How To Join


join $0O $500then Bank with the hrs
the Club and Christ
mas Bankin the Club have joined
Okolona messenger., 1917-12-20
Whenever .secd General Tonic
Sc Groves.

The Old s a Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is ~ valuable as G
General Tonic becluse i contains the
well known tonic properties Of QUININE
and IRON. II acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria. Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole Systems 90 cents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20
ALLIES STILL 0UTNUMBER
GERMANS ON WEST FRONT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 90. - Ger
many's strength on the Franco
British front is placed i'm official
dispatches received here Wednes-
day at 154 division or within one di-
vision of the great force massed
there last July when the German
military effort against France was
at its maximum.
Withdrawals from Russia and
drafts on the younger classes Of re-
ser"ists have enabled the kaiser not
ONLY to make up the enormous losses
suffered in bloody battles with the
allies. but 10 replace the men sent
10 aiG the Austrians in their inva-
sion of Italy. Winter therefore finds
the Germnas with armies facing the
allies i'm France virtually equal to
the largest ever before mustere I
with the advertisement of a great
offensive. which may presage an
other peace proposal.
The allies. however, are under
stood TO maintain C. nsidera bic
superiority in numbers on the
french front.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20

old. He is survived by three sons.
John Brummitt and Arthur Brum-
mitt OF New Carlisle. and three
daughters. Mrs. Jennie Goodykoontz
and Mrs. Maria Augustus Of New
Carlisle and Mrs. Emily Loring Of
Valparaiso. Funeral services will be
held Thursday at o'clock at the
residence. The body will be placed
in the family vault at the New Car
lisle cemetery.
The High School Red Cross aux
! iliary Melted $50 at the bazaar held
Saturday. This money will be used
to supply material for more work.
C. w =. NJ day was observed
sunday with appropriate exercises
at the Christian church.
The Olive chapel Ladies' Aid will
meet Thursday all day at the high
school building TO make surgical
dressings.
Schools will close Friday for the
holidays
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carr will en-
terrain at a family dinner Christ
mas.
Mr.. and Mrs s. d. King. Law
renee King and Miss Zelda will be
guests at dinner Christmas of Mr..
and Mrs. l.. V. Oglesby Of Laporte.
DR.. A. p. f. Gammack, who spent
some time in the service of the
British government as surgeon dur
ing the present war. spoke of his
experience TO an interested audience
at the Auditorium Monday evening.
He exhibited various war instru-
ments such as helmets. shells. etc.
The Franchise league meeting.
which was to have been held Sat
urday Dee. Is. at the home Of Mrs.
Marion Switzer, was indefinitely
postponed
A recital was given Wednesday
afternoon by the pupils at the high
school auditorium. under the direc-
ton Of Miss Dora Hershenow. Mrs.
II. NJ. Miller and Miss Helen Brum-
mitt
Lawrence King went to Gary
Tuesday to spend several DAYS.
L.r and Mrs. Jesse Rice were
guests Sunday CT relatives at La
porte.
Everett Fields fell Monday in
front Of the Geek hardware store.
suffering a fracture of his left arm
just above the wrist Joint.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. a. Bernhard have
gone 10 South Bend TO reside. Mr..
Reinhard having accepted a position
there
Mr.. and Mrs. Euclid Massey
moved to Mishawaka Monday,
where Mr.. Massey is employed
Mrs. Emma Bleasdale will be host
ess at a meeting of the Home
Charity circle Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. G.. w. Doughty was in South
Pend Saturday to attend the funeral
Of Mrs. Orville Ray.
Mrs. Jacob Augustine arrived
home from Biloxi, Miss, Saturday.
called by the critical illness of her
father William Brummitt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20
NILES, MICH.

NILES, Mich, Dec 2O.-A we'd
ding of prominence took place
Wednesday evening at the First
Presbyterian church when Miss
Maude MacNab, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. y. MacNab, and Russell
JontZ, work secretary for the Y. NJ.
G. A, at South Bend, were united
in marriage in the presence of about
500 guests by Rev. w. II. Phelps.
pastor Of the church. The bride
was attended by 16 young women.
members of the choir of the church
Of which she was formerly director
for four years, until Dec I. who
acted as bridesmaids and by her
cousin, Mrs. Charles Grier OF
Charleston, H., who acted as ma
iron of honor The bride was at
tired in white satin, trimmed with
lace. The wedding was followed by
reception and supper at the home
of the brides parents, which was
attended by 90 relatives and friends
from Niles, South Bend Chicago.
and St. Thomas, Cal. The couple
left on their wedding trip immedi-
ately and will be at home i'm South
Bend early in the new year. The
bride is prominent in social and mu-
steal circles. The groom is a grad
uate of DePauw university, where
he fitted himself for Y. NJ. c. a.
work. Among the guests from
South Bend were the grOom's par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Jontz and
family, Atty. and Mrs. d. NJ. ShIve-
ly Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Harter and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kline.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20

south Bend spent the week end with
her mother. Mrs. Julia Thomson.
Mrs. Thomson returned home with
them and will remain for some time.
Mrs. W. II. Thomson returned 10
her home in Warsaw sunday even
ing after a visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Cliff Ruggles.
Albert Leighty OF Condo. y. D..
Visited with J. w. Wolforth sun
day He has two sons in active ser
vice; one with Gen. Pershing. and
tie other is on a L. s. destroyer.
Mrs. 4. T. Warden of Terre Haute
arrived Saturday 10 spend the holt
days with her daughter, Mrs. II. b.
Walker
Mrs. John Butler Of near Culver
was in the city Saturday 10 visit
her mother, Mrs. Jane Mosher. who
is with her sister. Mrs. Clara Swift
zer.
Walter Thayer Of Gary, spent the
week end with the home. folks, re-
turning to Gary Monday morning.
Miss bessie Mcdonald Of the Argo
school, was a visitor in Plymouth
Saturday
Earl Corey spent Sunday in Ar
gus with her parents. Fred Hess
and Clarence Seward accompanied
him.
Mrs William Watson of Bourbon
visited over Sunday with her son,
Lamon Watson of this city.
Miss Edith Hubbard Of Fort
Wayne. is i'm the city to spend the
winter with her sister. Mrs. L. NJ.
kyler of Lake av.
Miss Grace Powell, formerly Of
the city schools but now located in
Fort Wayne, spent the week end
with the family of Mrs. Ira earn on
South Michigan ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20

the Beebe peppermint farm north
Of Dowagiac some time ago, was
found hanging 10 a limb OF a fallen
beech tree on one Of the farms by
a fellow workman, Monday The
body was frozen stiff and complete
Is covered with snow. Appearances
indicated that the deed was commit
ted some time last Wednesday, and
that was the day workmen about
the farms claimed 70 have missed
him.
Schnell was perhaps 80 years old,
rather a fanatic on religion, and.
according TO his story, had no living
relatives or friends. He applied for
work on one OF the farms several
months ago. He was poor work
man and was discharged. but plead
ed 10 remain and work for just his
board. He was allowed 20 remain.
When il was discovered that he was
missing fellow employees decided
that he had been discharged and
had gone
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20
URGE MEATLESS DAY BE
APPLIED TO PORK ONLY

OMAHA, Neb.. Dec. 20.-Assert-
ing that the general observation of
meatless days and other means Of
conserving the meat supply have
been so effective that there is now
an over supply Of beef and mutton,
a resolution was adopted Wednes-
day by the Nebraska food congress
asking the national food admins
tration 10 modify its "meatless day"
order so that it shall apply to pork
only.
The resolution was endorsed by
G. W YVattles. Nebraska food ad-
ministrator. and was presented to
the meeting by r. L. Burke, chair
man Of the livestock committee Of
the food administration.
Good eats. 35c, Dec 22nd. Cor.
ner Main and Washington Blvd.
Served by ladies of the Broadway
Evangelical church. Adv. 637-21
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20
STOVERVILLIE.

Miss Ermina Mohney Of Misha-
waka spent Sunday with her sister,
Mrs. Anna Williams at this place.
Eyra Wahl and daughters Edna
and Halle spent Sunday with the
formers parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Phillip Wahl at woodland. Ind
Daniel Lindsay and Donald Will
liams made a business trip to Pal
mers Prairie Monday evening
Mrs. c. w. Palmers. who has
been i'll, is reported some better.
William Deavel spent Saturday
in South Bend.
Phillip VAIL Of Woodland was
here on business Tuesday.
Mrs. Mabel Schafer was in South
Bend Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20
PLYMOUTH.

John Wolf Of Tyner attended TO
some business in Plymouth Satur-
day
Miss Edna Breeding Of this city
viii meet her aunt, Mrs. Minnie
Mullberger of Illinois in Chicago
Tuesday and leave for Florida. They
will remain there for the winter if
they like il.
Mrs. VI. d. /. Whiteman and
daughter. Bessie. went 10 Lafayette
Saturday 10 visit Mrs. George r.
Martin. Miss Bessie will remain
until after the holidays, but Mrs.
Whiteman will spend the winter
there Mr.. Martin is in the service.
DR.. 5. c. Loring of this city was
called TO Burr oak on Sunday on
account Of the serious illness OF his
brother-in-law, Jacob Crowley.
Herbert Erpick came home on a
furlough from Camp Custer, Mich.
and visited home folks over sun
DAY.
a card from a. Keith Richter.
who is with the Rainbow division Of
the America expeditionary force in
France. says that he is still ION the
map somewhere" that he hasn't
seen any of the Plymouth boys yet
but expects 70 soon We are in
training camp now getting some
real work in artillery. All our men
are in fine condition and are taking
held Of the work with lots OF pep"
DR.. and Mrs. z. r. Wood received
letter from their son, Leron, who
has been living at SacO. Mont, that
he has enlisted in the aviation corps
at Spokane. Wash, and Will soon
so 10 TT. Sam Houston, 70 San An
tonic. Tex, for training.
Efr and Me- Harr'- Grnh~
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20
NEW CARLISLE, IND.

William Brummitt. So years old.
passed away at his home on Chest
nut St Monday evening at 4;3O
O'Clock after an illness OF less than
week. He was a Civil war vet
eran and a member OF Deacon post,
No. rs. c. A. r. He was also a
mem Der OF Terre lodge. A. F. and
A. NJ. For many years he was en-
gagged in the hardware business here
and was a director in the New Car
isle First National Sank. Mr..
Brummitt was born in Cffett, York
s7ire. England, out came 10 the
.1aitas Sfats urhan Ia uaS 81 years
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20
CAssoPoLIs. MICH.
FINED FOR CRUELTY.

William McGill. farmer in CAL
vim township near Union. was fined
$50 and costs amounting to $S4.59
when arraigned before Justice
Thomas in the latter's court Tues
day morning.
The charge was cruelty 10 ami
mails. Eighteen horses belonging TO
McGm were brought 70 town and
taken 70 the tie sheds by VOlney
Cousins and Cassius Hawks. follow
ing an order from Humane Onicer
Milan S. Flanders. Since early fall
the horses have been kept in a pas
ture lot with neither food nor wa
ter. a hay stack in the field was
enclosed by a fence and could not
be reached by the animals. Neigh
bors made complaint and the hu-
manc officer ordered the horses
seized. Monday night. McGiu was
taken by the officers and Tuesday
following his trial and the payment
OF his fine and costs he was allowed
10 take his horses back home When
bringing the animals 10 town the
men were compelled TO leave one
several miles out in the country at
a farm house owing 10 the inability
OF the animal to stand the trip in
It's weakened condition.
McGiH is a man about IS years
old and is one OF the wealthiest men
IN Cass county. He lives alone his
wife having left him years ago.
COMMITS STTTCTnE
A man who gave the name Paul
ccbpalI when annIvfng for work IN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20
/ DON'T CARE

CHICAGO, Dec. 90. - Eva Tan
quay obtained a divorce Wednesday
from John w Ford, after the act
ress had given her testimony before
Judge David NJ. Brothers. Ford was
her dancing partner and the actress
swOre that after their marriage his
habits were so irregular that he
would remain away from the show
for days at a time. They were mar
ried at Ann ArbOr, Mich, in 1913.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20

Eugene Gilbert and Frances Brown.
all deceased, from probate TO circuit
court were all dismissed by Judge
L. Burget Des Voignes for want OF
Jurisdiction.
The case OF Don Hurlbut, execu-
tor. vs.. Frank Hutton ct al, which
involved 349 IL bushels OF wheat
and about $40 worth OF straw was
decided in favor Of the plaintiff who
proved that the grain was unlaw-
fully retained.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20
FRENCH LOSE ONLY ONE.

PARIS. Dec. 20. - The losses TO
French shipping by mine or subma-
rine for the week ending Dec. %
were exceedingly light. Only one
vessel under 100 tons was sunk.
and none over 800 tons. one ship
was attacked but escaped. No fish
ing craft was sunk.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20

PETROGRAD. Dec. ga gov
eminent Of commissioners for the
Cacasus has been formed at Tifiis.
+. p. Gegeohkori of Kutais. leader
Of the social democrats in the duma,
has been chosen president Of the
commissioners
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20
AUXILIARY GOES OVER TOP.

During the drive last week for
1000 surgical congresses, so knit
ted helmets and so pneumonia jack
cts from Cass county, the local aux
Hilary whose quota is one-fourth of
that asked from the entire county,
went over the top completely. max
ing more Jackets and congresses
than were asked from the entire
county chapter. Monday afternoon.
1900 congresses, Sc pneumonia
jackets and IS helmets were taken
TO Dowagiac to be forwarded TO
Washington.
Appeal CASES DISMISSED.
The appeal cases Of Sarah Thorpe,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20
EANCY PACKAGES.

The finest line OF fancy packages
in the city. come in and get our
prices The Diana, IL w Wash
ington Ave. Adv 595-l9
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20
SUBMARINE TOLL

LONDON, Dec. 20. - Fourteen
British merchantmen of more than
1000 tons and three under that tom
mage were sunk by mine or subma-
rine during the past week, accord
ing 10 the admiralty statement
Wednesday night. One fishing yes
sci also was sunk.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20

The shipping losses by mine or
submarine in the past week are
slightly under those of the previous
week when II vessels of more than
1000 tons and seven under that ton
mage were destroyed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-20

COMMITS SUICIDE.
A man who gave the name Paul
Schnell when applying for work on
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grown products
waste ought to be
But as farmer friend
suggest Advertise
'oDoer may blow loud blasts patriotism
an ad in the territory
auon OF their goods they will
things h @ anne The farmer is much interested the price Of the
rus columns Of his his list The the
tn farmer
cessfu salesman than otism
seldom find
aaeed We have all Of days calculated
DAY and all business advertise things
ana everybody subscribe
ADVANCE There is nothing evang civilization
muniy than the prosperity
The farmer He subscrfbes
the local paper and
as
OF prices and no closely
Using columns of
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President.
Secretary.

Be it further ordained, That
when the said bonds have been
signed. issued, registered and re
turned to the secretary of the
Board of Supervisors of said road
district No. 8 they shall be ready
for negotiation, and the president
of the Board of Supervisors is
hereby fully authorized for that
purpose.
Be it further ordained, That
the Board of Supervisors of Grant
Parish Road District No. 8 shall
annually at the same time of 9TH
er tax levies, in accordance with
law and in addition to all other
taxes. levy a tax sufficient to pay
the principal and interest of the
bonds herein directed to he issued
as they may mature, which tax
may be levied, if not already lev
led. and extended on the assess
ment rolls at any time prior to
the final collection of taxes and
for that particular year, and when
collected shall be used for no 9TH
er purpose than for retiring the
maturing bonds herein issued.
Be it further ordained, That
the secretary of the Board of Su-
pervisors of Grant Parish Road
District No. shall cause the
original of this ordinance to be
recorded in the mortgage records
of the parish of Grant, and also
published in the official journal
of the parish of Grant, according
to law and act 256 of the acts of
the General Assembly of the
State OF Louisiana of the year
1910 and amendments.
On motion a resolution was
adopted authorizing the president
OF the Board of Supervisors to
advertise for bids for the bonds.
such bids to be opened May is,
1917.
The Board of Supervisors of
Grant Parish Road District No. 81
adjourned to meet Wednesday. |
May Is, 1917.
w. A. BRowNLEE,
H. L. BRIAN, President.
Secretary.
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Sign of Good Digestion.

When you see cheerful and happy
old lady you may know that she has
good digestion. If your digestion is
impaired or if you do not relish your
meals take dose of Chamberlain g
Tablets. They strengthen the stomach
improve the digestion and cause gen.
tie movement of the bowels. Obtain
able everywhere. ADV.
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OUR PUBLIC FORUM
Peter RadfOrd
ON ADVERTISE 1T IN AMERICA.

AS citizen OF this nation and intensely inter-
ested in its material development want to add ap
proval to the BUY 1t In America" movement CONNER
cal patriotism and business pride the foundation
stones of in industry and country become
supreme in and trade without 1t fosters spirit
of friendship and Partially for its products and ns
tutions 1t is the spirit of the hive that makes the
wheels of industry and each community should be
progressive unit in industrial universe All things
being equal the farmer should patronize the local mer
chant who is always good citizen, heavy taxpayer
and friend Of the farmer The farmer sends shploads
OF material to foreign markets and factories that
meet thei W foreign
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
Parish of Grant
ROAD DISTRICT No. s
No. $5OO.00
FIVE PER CENT ROAD BOND.
Know all men by these pres
ents, That the Parish of Grant,
State of Louisiana, on behalf of
Road District Number Eight, of
said parish, is indebted and for
value received hereby promises
to pay to bearer five hundred dol
lars lawful money of the United
States of America, on the first
day of July, 80, with interest
at the rate of five per centum per
annum from the date hereof. pay
able semi-annually on the first
day of January and the first day
of July, the first interest payment
to be on January l, 1918, on pre-
sentation and surrender of the
coupons attached, bearing fac
smiles of the signatures of the
president and secretary of the
Board of Supervisors of Grant
Parish Road District Number &.
as they severally become due.
Both principal and interest of
this bond are payable at the Office
of the treasurer of Grant Parish
Road District Number Eight, at
Colfax, Louisiana, or at such bank
as may be designated by the hold
er of this bond and of the inter-
est coupons.
This bond is one of a series of
three hundred 5000 bonds of
like date, tenor and effect, ex-
cepting as to maturity, issued by
the Board of Supervisors of Grant
Parish Road District Number
Eight on behalf of said district,
for the purpose of road construc-
ton and improvement within the
confines of said district, under
and in full compliance with the
constitution and laws of the State
of Louisiana, and especially arti-
Gle 2S1 of the constitution and
act 256 of 1910, and act 218 of
1912, and act 1919 of 1916, and an
ordinance duly and regularly
adopted by the Board of Super
visors of said Grant Parish Road
District No. s, and on behalf of
said road district the said parish
is hereby held and firmly bound
and the full faith and credit of
the said district are hereby pledg-
ed for the payment of the princi-
pal and interest hereof at ma
turity.
1t is hereby certified, recited
and declared that ample provis-
ion for the payment of the prin-
cipal and interest hereof has been
made by the voting of authority
to issue said bonds and to levy al
sufficient tax each year on all
property in said district, begin
ming with the year 1917 and run
ming for the life of the bonds, all
in full accord with the constitu-
ton and laws of the State of Lou
isiana as herein above recited.
and that all acts and things and
conditions required to be done
precedent to and in the issuance
of said bonds have been properly
done, have happened and have
been performed. and that the in
debtedness of said district does
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not exceed any constitutional or
statutory limitation.
In testimony whereof we the
undersigned officials of said Grant
Parish Road District Number
Eight, being duly authorized to
execute this obligation on behalf
of said district, have hereuntc
set our signatures on this the first
day of July, 1917.
President Of Grant Parish Road
District No. s.
Secretary of Grant Parish Road
District No. 8.
INTEREST COUPON.
On the--day of 191-
the Board of Supervisors of Grant
Parish Road District No. 8, par
ish of Grant, State of Louisiana,
a lawful subdivision of said State
of Louisiana, will pay to the bear
er- dollars s.
at the Office of the treasurer of
said district, in the town of Col
fax, Louisiana, or at any bank
designated by the holder of bond
No. and the several interest
coupons. being the interest due
on that date on this bond No.
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President of Grant Parish Road
District No. 8.