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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-18
Road Work for Many After War.

London.-In consequence of the de-
pletion of labor and increased traffic
in the munition areas, road deteriora-
ton is becoming very pronounced, and
there will be work for thousands of
returned soldiers after the war, be-
fore the surface will be returned to
their former states.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-18
BALFOUR is EMOTIONAL.
Distinguished English Statesman Is
Greeted Warmly by 900 Leading
Americans.

New Yirk.-The climax of the
British war commissions two days
visit came Saturday afternoon when
Foreign Minister Arthur j. Balfour
declared that any doubts some of
his colleagues may have had as to
the sincerity of their welcome to the
United States had been finally dis
PEELED.
The distinguished states man ad-
mitted that before their depart
ure from England some of his
associates may have felt misgivings as
evident emotion at private re.
ception in his honor Mr.. Balfour de.
clared that ''if any doubts existed
they exist no more"
Overwhelmed by Welcome
1--WE never conceived or believed
he added, that there would be such
universal outpouring of sympathy
of good will, as have marked every
moment of our visit. No one of us
had the smallest expectation of what
was to happen here. The spontaneous
class has moved our hearts as nothing
ever has moved them before"
Americas most distinguished lead
ers of industry, commerce and finance
paid hig honor to Mr. Balfour al
the reception and luncheon at the
chamber of commerce. 1t was per
of it's kind that has ever extended
greetings to foreign guests in the
nations metropolis.
Men whose names stand out in the
industrial life of the United States
manufacturers, bankers, shippers mer
chants-joined in uproarious acclama
ton of the British stateman.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-18
IOWA BLUE LAWS IN ACTION.
Sixty-three Arrested in Des Nome.
for Doing Sunday Business.

Des Moines, Iowa.-Sixty-three ar
rests were made in Des Moines Sun
day as the result of the enforcement
of Iowa blue laws" long regarded as
obsolete and usual Sunday business
activities were practically suspended.
Cigar stores, drug stores, garages,
fruit stands, ice cream parlors, con-
fectioners' establishments and other
similar enterprises were closed all
day.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-18
BRITISH TAKE BULLECOURT.
Force Germans to Leave Two lmpor-
tant Points.

Storming the German lines east Of
Arras along 12-mile front, British
troops have forced back the Germans
at two important points and have es-
tablished themselves in Bullecourt,
the scene of many desperate struggles
recently. Heavy losses were inflicted
prisoners were taken.
Without giving the armies of Crown
Prince Rupprecht time to recover aft
err the repulse of their Intellectual coun-
ter-attacks, Field Marshal Haig early
Saturday threw his forces against
three vital points in the line, protect
ing Doual, and in each place gained his
objective
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-18
Gen. liQQett at Frisco.

San trancisco.-Major General Hun
ter Liggett, designated permanent
commander of the western depart
ment of the army, arrived here Mon
day from the Philippines.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-18
London DRINKS Decreasing.

London.-Conviction for drunken
ness in the London area during the
first three months of this year were
GIG, as compared with 16,007 in the
first quarter of 1914, before the war.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-18

The Tacoma Retail Gorcers' associa-
ton will institute a more definite ba-
sis of credits on June /, when all &C
counts will be closed in Is days, ex-
cept in cases where customers are paid
wages monthly, when the limit will be
80 days, while effort will be made in
the meantime to secure the institution
Of a semi-monthly pay day wherever
possible.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-18
Mel Grimmer Critically III.

Spokane.-John M. l'MepO Grim
mer, chairman of the county charity
board and one of the early pioneers
of the city, is critically i'll at his
home Brights' disease.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-18
London Bus Drivers Strike.

London.-Omnibus traffic through
out London was virtually at stand
still Monday owing to sudden strike
of the drivers.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-18

What is it," asked the teacher,
chat binds us together and makes us
better than we are by nature?"
"Corsets," said wise little girl Of
eight.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-18
NOTED PERSONS DIE

Detroit.-James d. Standish. meat
packer and we'll known in packing cir
cles throughout the country.
Minneapolis, Minn.-The Rev. Peter
A. Cool, veteran pastor, college pres
ident, and temperance worker.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-18
LETS CONTRACT FOR SHIPS.
Steel Vessels Will Be Constructed at
Los Angeles.

GOS FHSCIC6s
ashington.-Signing Of the first
contract for ship construction under
the administrator billion-dollar pro-
gram of building, was announced Mon
day by the federal shipping board.
The contract went to the Los Angeles
Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., and
called for delivery in 1918 of eight
steel vessels, each to carry $500 tons
of cargo.
The shipping board plans to have
built within the next IS months at
least 1000 ships, steel and wooden, of
more than 100000 aggregate ton
mage, to combat the German subma-
rine campaign. Bills to be introduced
in congress this week call for an mi
tial appropriation of $400,O00,OOO
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-18

Earl Miller has purchased the gro
Gerry business of F. p. Trimble at Ida
no Falls.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25

WANTED-Dry cord wood, pine and
oak, or green. Prices on dry pine
S3.4O delivered. Prices on dry oak,
$40 delivered. Prices on green wood,
$500 delivered. Empire Fuel Co., Ma
con, Ga. 1-9t-pd
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25
CORDELE,S JEWISH CITIZENS;
HOW AND WHEN THEY CAME

, visit receiving the warm southern
welcome. He then longed to return
and did so in a short time. He purchas-
cd the stock Of Mr.. Ben OrvitZ, his
present store on Eighth street, and has
since renewed his old acquaintance,
and is among the leading merchants
of Cordele today
Among the oldest and most faithful
and loyal to Cordele, is George Miller.
Mr. Miller came to Cordele after be-
ing in this country only a few months.
He began peddling the country for
many miles around Cordele, having his
ups and downs. Slow but sure, he
soon opened a small store at Twelfth
avenue and Tenth street, remaining
here few years, then moving to his
present store, which was then vacated
by A. Roobin.
Mr.. Miller became one of the very
prominent and highly esteemed bust
ness men here, having reared a fami-
ly here, and feels as though there is
no place like Cordele.
We come next to one who is just
little different from the others Tin
busness) Mr. Singer, who is among
the very successful farmers. He has
been here since the earliest days and
i,nds it easy tC remain. He also con-
ducts q grocery store on Eighth street,
but lives on his farm about one mile
from town. The Jewish population
Mr.. Markovitz supplies with groceries
He came here few years ago from
Atlanta, and has been very success
full. lie has a grocery store on Eighth
street; also one on Eighth avenue.
Mr. NJ. Rubin is one of our late c.
delians, coming here from Toronto
Canada. Having recently opened a
store on Ninth avenue, he has become
very popular in business affairs.
Mr.. A. S. Cohen is also a native OF
Toronto, Canada, having been very
successful in the shoe repairing bus
mess. He has made quite a few late
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25

To recall the history of the Cordele
Jewish population we have to begin
with the earliest days, some being
among the first to settle here.
They have a very interesting his
tory OF ups and downs, especially
those who were unable to speak the
English language. They got there by
signs.
In the earlier days of Cordele, Mr.
A. Roobin was among the first arr1-
walls, beginning, as usual, afoot, and
slowly but surely gaining. Not many
years after Mr. Roobin came here, he
opened a store in the place which is
now known as the George Miller store,
there remaining until 1898, when he re-
moved to the present Louis Roobin
store, and there became one Of Cor
dele's most popular and successful bus
mess men. He remained here quite
a few years,
Then came Mr.. Louis Roobin very
handsome young man. He began bus
mess with q handful of goods on AN
kle express" and progressed so rapid
Nv he soon became successor to A.
Roobin, who then retired and moved
TO Birmingham. Mr.. l.. j. R0obin has
since been one of the most successful
and most prominent business men in
Cordele He was also very successful
in matrimonial affairs. Mr.. and Mrs.
Roobin (Miss Ida Boniske) were mar
ried in Philadelphia, Mrs. ROBBINS
former home. They have five fine
little children with whom all the town
must be familiar.
Although Mr., r. Boniske left here
for quite a few years, he will be re-
membered as one of the first Cordeli,
ans. Mr.. Boniske lived here a few
years, then moved to Vienna, there be
coming very successful and prominent.
In later years he decided to move to
Philadelphia, remaining nine years,
during which time he paid the south a
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25
GREEN CONNECTED WITH
FEAGLE-TAYLOR FURNITURE CO.

G. T. Green, recently of Waycross,
has accepted a position with the Fea-
gle-Taylor Furniture company and has
moved his family to Cordele, being To-
Gated at SIS Twelfth avenue, east.
Mr.. Green has had considerable ex-
perience in the furniture business and
knows every branch of it. He comes
to the Cordele concern with the high
est recommendations as to ability and
character. His services will doubtless
prove a valuable asset to the Feagle-
Taylor Furniture company.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25
Christ Church
(Episcopal.)

The first visit to Cordele in the in
terest of the Episcopal church was
made twenty-five years ago (1SS2) by
Rev. Fl. X. Reese, who was Diocesan
Missionary at the time; and beginning
with the following year the Rev. F.
q. Ticknor, archdeacon of Albany, be-
gan holding occasional services in pri-
vate houses and borrowed church. La.
ter in the same year, the work passed
into the hands of the Rev. w. w. Wal
Eer, rector of Calvary church, Amerl-
Gus, who held monthly services at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kirk
land, who together with Mr.. G. G.
Cults, Mrs. Kirkland's brother, COM
prised the communicate list at that
time. Three years passed before,
through the efforts of the ministers
and the Bishop and the generosity OF
friends in Cordele and elsewhere,
modest building was erected and con
secrated. This service of consecra-
zion occurred February IA, 1897, Bish-
op Nelson officiating Mrs. D. ed Ken
nedy was confirmed at this occasion.
Christ church, for such was the name
give at the conservation, now became
an organized mission with Mr.. Walker
still minister in charge, Mr.. Kirkland
Senior Warden, Mr.. Cults, Junior War
den, and Mr.. Kennedy, secretary and
treasurer.
Progress from that time to the pres
ent has been made slowly but steadily
The church was moved to it's present
location in 1900; was repaired inside
and outside in 1915 and a rectory was
built in the same year. The number
of communicates at the present writ
ing is small, the list now reads fifty;
but there is considerable earnestness
and loyalty displayed none the less.
The following named clergy have
ministered in Christ church since the
time of Rev. W. w. Walker to the
present: Rev. G. M. Davidson, Rev |
J. w. Turner, Rev. Allan Barnwell |
Rev. DR.. Upper, Rev. l.. c. Birch, |
Rev. H. T. Walker, Rev. S. D. Day |
Rev. j. D. Miller, Rev. Guy Frasier,
Rev. j. M. Walker.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25
and is progressing rapid

improvements anu Is pIOSIeSoln6 ldpiu
ly.
Mr. Ike Perlis came to this town
many years ago, leaving his family IN
Russia. He was employed in the Louis
Roobin store until a few years ago.
He went in business at the present
Eighth street store, though he is get
ing rich quick, he doesn't care very
much which way the wind blows.
Not many years ago Mrs. Perlis and
children joined Mr. Perlis, and since
have made their home in Cordele.
Trablowsky Brothers came here
few years ago from Augusta, success
sors to Mr.. Key, and have become very
popular men.
Mr. P Berg is our old Standby
In the early days he was among the
leading merchants of Ccrdele He has
been here several years, and we hope
to have him quite few more. MI
Berg is one of the most highly esteem
ed men here. He has a good word
for everyone, and all kind word for
him, especially about the war. Mr..
Rerg is a real war talker, but is as
loyal to our country as the best CT
them.
And now we have Cordele's young
est merchant, Louis Miller. Until 1918
fbn firm
Miller and son. Afterwards he open
ed a store on Eighth street. There he
conducted one of the most up to date
and popular stores of Cordele. He has
now moved into the Palmer building
on Eleventh avenue, having arranged
one of the most up to date stores II
town. and will continue to handle the
interior materials to compare VIII
the exterior. Louis Miller came t(
Cordele when one year old, and mas
been here ever since. No, we didn't sa!
how long. He has made many friends
and is one of the most highly respect
ed, both in business and in social lie
In 1913 Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Mile
Miss Lena Miller, of Albany. were
married, and since( they have live'
here. They have beautiful daughter
little Ida early Miller.
Among the handsome Jewish boys o
Cordele are Mr.. Myer Miller and MI
Joe Alpher, manager and floor Wake
of the Star Store on Eighth street
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25

FOR SALE-Three-to White Truck
good condition, at bargain, Address
Business office. 1-5t
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25

PLENTY MONEY TO LEND-On i'm
proved city ard farm property c.
M. Mckenzie. 79-tf
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25

We want to save you money and
we are in position to do it on auto
castings Of any make. Is per cent off,
April IS to May y. Watt & Holmes
Hardware Company. 8 ct
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25

400 TYPEWRiTERs! All kinds and
all grades, Remingtons $12 up. Instruc'
ZION book with each machine. Type
and repair parts for all makes OF
Typewriters. Empire Type Foundry.
Buffalo, N Y.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25

Jack Nipper at Bland Villa, one mile
East of Cordele, sells the Bethle-
hem spark plugs best made; does gen
eral automobile repairing, guaranteed;
has Maxwell car good shape for
thirty-1lve dollars; does blacksmithing
and grinds corn. Toasted
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25

WANTED-1S1S or 1917 Ford car;
must be in frst-class order, at an at
tractive price. Phone or see R. Prof
fit at Ledford House, Cordele, Ga.
3-1-pd.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25

It's a cash proposition. But 1t Will
pay YOU to borrow at per cent in Or
der to save Is per cent on Auto tas-
ings, April IS to May II. Watt 4
Holmes Hardware, Cordele, Ga. S-2t
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25

Don't wear L. S. flags when Z. 5.
Castings are almost as cheap. Is per-
cent off, April IS to May Il. Watt Il
Holmes Hardware Company. II
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25

See the Buckeye advertisement OF
Lintless Hulls and Feed Meal for cat
tie. They are cheaper and if fed &C
cording to directions, will give great
est satisfaction They are sold by
J. A. Wilson, Cordele, Ga. 1-St
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SERVICES, SUNDAY, APRIL 29

Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Glasses
for all ages. A good live school for
all. Something for all to do. Singing
led by Mi Jennings Clark.
Junior Fndeavor, p. m.
Senior Endeavor ?. M
Song and praise services 7:45 p. m.
Mr.. Jennings Clark in charge of the
songe services. 20. ..t"'#- '' .'t
Mr.. U. S. Garrett will make the even
ing address.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-25

Hood Castings will put your tire
troubles in the shade. Buy them at
saving of IS per cent, April % to May
IL. Watt & Holmes Hdw. Co. SGT
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-16

artillery work of the Rumanians He says the Germans fled by the light of the moon after the storm ing of the Maraschiti positions. They were panic-stricken, throwing away their guns and steel helmets. Many had no time <to dress. The com mander of the sector Col Schmidt, ran away in slippers, and bare headed. The booty was important, as the Germans did not expect an attack in that section of the front, and owing to quick action had not time to destroy their material We found large stores, including 300 tons of ammunition and thousands of hand grenades. The retreat was so nasty they had no time to blow anything up. The villages were filled with stores, as the enemy was preparing to spend the winter there. As on the western front, the Ger mans want to destroy villages ev- anywhere in their retreat Fortu- nately the Rumanians followed so houses at Maraschiti
 When they saw there was no hope, they sent out patrols, collect ed all the inhabitants from 12 to 55, with the intention of taking them with them, but, watching their op, portunity during the terror of the two sentries, the prisoners saved themselves in the woods. where they remained hidden for three hours, until the Rumanian patrols arrived. The Germans behaved fil- the oc. cupied territory with the same world known brutality. Immediately after closely that they burned only ten occupying the place they confiscat- ed all the cattle and grains; then turing the whole time they sold at enormous prices to the inhabitants their own maize. Everybody be- tween the ages of 12 and 65 was compelled to work on the roads. Sundays not excepted, without pay
 and no food. For the smallest fault they were whipped. impris- )ned and fined. In order to make he German quarters comfortable, he unfortunate population was crowded into houses with thirty in
 one little room. The inhabitants look like ghosts"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-16
Dozens of Divisions Are Comfortably Housed in Shelters Beneath
 the Earth.
MEN SLEEP SEPARATELY
Excavator Companies at Front Make Abodes in All Sorts of
 Formation

FRENCH FRONT, July 16.-(Cor- respondence of Associated Press )- Dozens of divisions of the French army now sleep underground in comparative comfort, even in the front lines when the Germans are hurling tens of thousands of shells on the ground above them, thanks to the work of the. companies of excavators formed since the begin ming of the war. The men chosen to construct these shelters, which have presedved so many thousands of lives, are soldiers whose ages vary between forty-flve and fifty and who would have been unfit to take part in the active operations of modern battles, where quickness of movement and litheness of limb are absolute necessities. No matter what the nature of the soil, wheth- CT hard rock, quick-sand. chalk or marshy land, these veterans have overcome all the difficulties and have succeeded in constructing for midable bomb-proof shelters all along the line of the front from the North Sea to the Swiss frontier until at the present moment any fighting unit arriving at almost any part of the line finds a habitable
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-16
IMPORTANT MEETINGS TONIGHT

DOUGLAS, Aug. 16.-A meeting of the executive committee of the Doug lasTreadwell Red Cross Society will be held in Labor Union Hall at 7:30 o'clock this evening when business of more than ordinary importance to the organization will be consid cred. Robert Scott, representative Of the National Red Cross, will be present at the meeting and will ad dress it relative to organization The regular weekly meeting of the local Red Cross will be held to morrow afternoon in Labor Union Hall when Mr. Scott will again be present and address the gathering All members are urged to. attend the meetings tonight and tomorrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-16

ed to the colors and who, despite their previous military training, had been found unable to bear the strain of campaigning. Several com panies of them were formed and they were first given the task of constructing shelters in the Somme district and around Nerdun. Their officers were chosen from the engin- ger corps and from men who in civil life were engaged in similar undertakings, such as builders and miners. Most of the men were peas ants used to digging in the fields and their work was very satisfac- tory, but this kind of excavating work was different and they suf- fered from the unusual motion of having to throw the earth upward, or wheeling it in barrows up steep inclnes.
 Eyade Spying Planes.
 One of the officers overcame this trying difficulty by inventing an apparatus for carrying the loosened earth or rock to the surface by use of electric power. By this arrange ment two men can do the work for mcrly done by ten. When the earth has reached the surface it falls into barrows and is wheeled away along the level and distributed about in such a manner as not to at tract the attention of the enemy's airmen always flying about the lines to observe what is going on in the opposing position.
 Special army saw-mills have been started to provide the props and planking for the shelters and every {aing is done at minimum cost.
 The veterans so employed have sustained losses when working in exposed positions, but no danger ap- pears to daunt them and they con cult, has found the shelters com modious, well-drained and well-ven- tilated. In some cases a battalion finds accommodations in single shelter, and each man lodged in it is provided with simple bed con- sisting of wire-netting foundation supported by wooden uprights. On
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-16
FOOD SUBSTITUTES CAUSES EPIDEMIC
 MANY DEATHS OCCUR

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 16 The Telegraaf learns from Sevaanar that an epidemic of dysentery has brok- en out in the Rhenish and West phalian regions, resulting from food substitutes. Several deaths are re- ported and many are seriously ill In Duisburg there were 292 cases, 20 of which were fatal Similar re- ports are appearing in the Berlin press, the Lokal Anzeiger declar- ing that dysentery is increasing in Berlin at rate hitherto unknown and attributes the prevalence of the disease to the shortage of food and the inclination thereby created to consume doubtful substitutes.