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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-11-22
Carley and Whitconb

R. E. Jackson was in Whitcomb
Monday. He expects to bring in q
band Of cattle for winter feeding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams entertained
a few friends at cards Wednesday
evening. Card honors were won by
Mrs. Cecil Dority.
Mrs. Yoss and Ida spent Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. Hill.
Avis Rogers, Of Alderdale spent the
week end in Carley with Miss Nina
Carley.
C. s. Billiard, formerly Of Whit
comb, but now Of Berkeley, CAL, was
in Whitcomb two days this week,
shaking hands with old friends and
looking after his property here. Mr..
Billiard is just returning home after
an extended trip in the east.
Miss Anna Lindblad spent the week
end with her sister at Appleton, near
Lyle.
Mrs. Bass returned home Sunday
after having spent the week visiting
with Maybelle and Leslie.
R. Carley and the Misses Dority
and Lindblad spent Sunday evening in
Alderdale.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-11-22
DID ANYBODY PRAY
FOR THE KAISER
Tom Swayze Says "God Help the
Kaiser" when Bunch from
D0niphan Get There
Camp Doniphan, Okla, Nov. 6

Camp Doniphan, Okla, Nov. 6
Dear Friend Gardner:
Thinking, perhaps, that the folks of
Kennewick might be interested in
knowing where the, 10th member of
the selective draft from Benton coun-
ty is, am writing to say that / am
learning the war game fast as a MEM
Der of Co. A, ITO Engineer regiment,
35th Nat. Guard Division, at Camp
Doniphan, Fort Sill, Okla; that the
wind and sand blow harder and oftener
here than it does at Kennewick; that
we buy Western boxed apples here
two (apples) for a nickle; that we
have already learned to dig trenches,
build roads and bridges, drill almost
to perfection, drink alkali water with
out i'll effects, go to bed at $3.50 p. m.
and get up at 5:45 a. m, likewise with
out i'll effects.
This regiment has been drilling
hard since July. We expect to leave
here shortly for the Atlantic sea-
board. After a short training period
there, we will sail for France to help
prepare for the great spring cam
paign.
1 received a CIR. from home today;
was sure glad to get it, as I read Of
the Union prayer and patriotic ser
vice which was to be held at the Con-
gregational church, I wondered if any
one thought to pray for Kaiser Bill,
because he will need somebody's
prayers, for the universal sentiment
of this entire camp Of $4,000 men is:
"God help the Kaiser when we get
over there"
Please publish my address so that
some Of my many friends at Kenne-
wick can write to me Tor send me a
box Of candy and oblige,
Still a Kennewick booster,
TOM A. SWAYZE,
Co. A, 40 Reg. Engineers, 35 Nat.
G. Division, Camp Doniphan, Fort Sill,
Oklahoma.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-11-22
American Attitude

"American as you are, don't you
think you would really be awed by the
presence of king?"
"Not If I held an ace."-Baltimore
American.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-11-22
HIGHLANDS NEWS
IMPROVEMENT OF THE
HIGHLANDS ROADS PLANNED
Farmers Agree to Work for Half
Pay in Hauling and Spread
ing Gravel

Commissioner r. E. Pratt was at
the club house Friday evening and he
talked on roads. The deplorable con-
dition of the roads and the small sum
of money to be expended made it evil
dent that considerable work would
have to be donated if much was &C
complished. An agreement was reach
ed and signed by all present whereby
property owners will work at half
pay-that is man and team for $500
per day and man for $3.50. A COM
mittee has this paper in charge and
are calling on all who were not pres
ent at the meeting to sign up. The
plan is to haul the rock to the crusher
and surface the gravel road and fix
cross roads leading to it from DR..
Hudson's ranch to the Olmsted addi-
ton.
Miss Schneider was a business Wis
itor at Walla Walla Saturday.
M. L. Volwiler returned from Seat
tie on Thursday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hacker, who have
spent the past year here, returned to
their home in Missouri last week.
L. w. Brown has just completed his
garage and expects his new car very
soon.
1t is expected that packing will be
finished at the "Y" warehouse at the
Beavers siding this week.
Mrs. Amy Bartlett left Sunday for
Wilmington, Del, at which place she
will probably receive further instruc-
tions regarding the Red Cross posi-
tion offered her. Mrs. Bartlett's de-
rarture is distinct loss to our COM
munity, where she has ever been an
irdefatigable worker in all construc-
tive social work and philanthropic en-
deavors. Her happy optimism, sound
advice, generous hospitality, kindly
sympathy and loyalty to her friends
and to the community have endeared
her to all, and altho she will be great
ly missed not one would have her stay
and give up the larger field Of work
to which she has been called, for well
We know the need of such workers as
she "Over There"
What is probably the most import
ant meeting ever held at the club
house, will be the one on Monday eve
ming, Nov. 26, at o'clock, when every
one having property under the pro-
posed high line ditch is asked to be
present with complete data regarding
everything in the way Of produce rails
ed by them this year. This informa-
ton will be laid before congress by the
committee.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Adams, of Som
ers, Mont, are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ross and Mr.. Gilmore. Mrs. Adams
IS a sister of Mrs. Ross and Mr.. Gil
more.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01
RED CROSS CHAPTER

Miss Annie M. Casey, visiting nurse
of the Mason County Health League, is
planning to organize Red Cross
Chapter in this city. This organization
would be splendid one.
Several weeks ago the Red Cross
workers were organized in this city
with large membership. Since that
time some of the members of the work.
ers have decided that it would be best
to organize the Red Cross Chapter.
For the Chapter there is required ten
charter members, and twenty-five have
already pledged themselves to join.
Application has been made to the
national headquarters of the Red Cross
Society for the organization of chap
ter in this city and 1t is not thought
unlikely that it will be done during
this week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01
WILL FILED

In the Mason County Court yester-
day paper bearing the date of blank,
together with codicils bearing dates of
April 22, 1914, April 81, 1914, and Au-
gust 20. 1915, both paper and codicils
Ipurporting to be the last will and
testament of Thomas Downing, de-
ceased, were filed and ordered to be
recorded. The handwriting and due
execution Of said paper and codicil
were fully proved by the testimony OF
III. c. Sharp and G. w. Laycock. and
were admitted to probate.
W. H. Mackoy, named in the last
will and testament of Thomas Down
ling, deceased, as executor thereof, ap-
peared in court and qualified as such
without surety as requested In said
paper.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Holds a Very Short Meeting In the
High School Last Evenlng-Dr. J.
W. Porter Of Louisville VIII
Preach the Baccalaureate
Sermon This Year.

The Board of Education of the Mays
vile Public Schools held its regular
monthly meeting in the High School
building last evening and transacted
some routine business, all members
excepting Messrs. Miles, Geisel and
Russell being present.
Superintendent Caplinger's report
of the work done for the past month
was read and received.
Claims and accounts to the amount
of $346.15, together with the salaries
of the teachers, janitors, ETC., were al
lowed.
President Browning announced that
he had placed Mr.. George Barbour,
who was elected to fill the unexpired
term of DR.. w. s. Yazell, who resign
ed at the last meeting, on the follow
ing committees: Examinations, Sup
plies, Text Books and Sanitations. He
placed Mr.. H. M. Clark on the Ly-
ceum Committee in the place OF DR..
Yazell.
The teachers certificate of Miss
Estella Nash was renewed for period
of three years.
A report was received from Miss
Frances Geisel, head of the department
of domestic science in the High School,
The report was very good one, the
members of the Board expressing
themselves as being very much pleased
with her work.
Superintendent Caplinger reported
that DR.. j. w. Porter of Louisville
editor of the Western Recorder, has
kindly consented to deliver the bacca-
laureate sermon on June 10, the be-
ginning of commencement week. The
exercises will be held in the High
School auditorium this year and will
be under the auspices of the First
Baptist Church.
On motion the Board adjourned.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01
CIRCUIT COURT

In the Mason Circuit Court yester-
day the following cases were disposed
Of: .
A. B. Wagers vs.. Thomas aMlone.
The court having considered the de-
fedants motion and grounds for q new
trial, overrules the same to which the
defendants excepts and prays an ap-
peal to the Court of Appeals which
was granted.
In the case Of the Louisville Ware
house Co. vs.. j. M. Lee, which was
tried some time ago, the plaintiff get
ting a judgment of over $4,000, a
motion and grounds for a new trial
by the defendant was overruled by the
court and an appeal to the Court OF
Appeals by the defendant was grant
ed.
Ed Lannon was granted the sum OF
$S5 from Shade Meeks for the loss oi
qn eye. Lannon and Meeks engaged
in fight in a.saloon on the last night
Of Maysville's saloons. In the fight
Lannon was struck in the eye and lost
the use of the same. Meeks agreed tc
pay all expenses incurred by Lannon
In having his eye attended to but he
failed to do this.
The case of ]. w. jefferson, ct ais.
against Henry Jefferson was transfer.
red to the Circuit Court from the. Ma.
son Court and it was ordered that the
case be docketed for an appearance dur.
ing this term of court.
The case of the Commonwealth
/ against Wesley Crawford, who are
charged with arson will be tried toda,
In the court. The men are accused Of
having burned the Bethany Church
near Springdale on the night of De.
cember 30, 1916. The story of theil
| sensational arrest is already wei
known to the readers of the Ledger.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01
FUNERAL OF MIR. W. B. MATHEWS

The funeral of Mr.. w. B. Mathews
was held from the home of his son,
Mr.. Clarence Mathews on East Second
street yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
interment following in the Maysville
cemetery. The Rev. DR.. John Barbour
conducted the funeral. The following
gentlemen were the 'pallbearers:
Messrs. Simon Nelson, Harry Taylor
Thomas W. Breen, George H. Frank
w. d. Cochran and Judge C. d. Newell
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01
MINERVA COMMENCEMENT

On Sunday morning, May 0, at II
o'clock In the Baptist Church at Min
erya, DR.. M. B. Adams, President Of
Georgetown College, will preach the
commencement sermon.
On Wednesday evening, May 9, at s
o'clock graduating exercises will be
held in the Baptist Church. Class ad.
dress by DR.. w. A. Garfield, President
Of Centre College. Music by Steer
Orchestra, Augusta. The public is in
vited.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01
MANY CASES OF MEASLES IN CITY

1t is reported that there are great
number Of cases Of the meales in the
city at the present time. This disease
has been very prevalent all over the
country this year but Maysvllle was
about the last community in this Sec
ton to get the epidemic. All cases are
being carefully looked after by the
doctors.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01
ATTENDING CONFERENCE

The Rev. w. B. Campbell, pastor o
the First M. E. Church, South, lef
yesterday afternoon for Warsaw, Ky.
where he will attend conference o
the M. E. Church, South. He will al
SO be in Wilmore, KY, during the lat
ter part of the week to attend a dis
trict conference of the church.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01
WHAT'S THE MATTEKY

Several days ago the fountain on
Market street was thoroughly cleaned
out and painted. AS yet the water has
not been turned on and the basin Of
the fountain is rapidly becoming filled
with debris Of all kinds Turn on the
water and let the poor horses get
drink.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01
HAIL STORM YESTERDAY

A heavy hail storm fell in this city
yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock.
Rain fell at intervals during the day
although there was no hard shower
at any time. A heavy wind blew
throughout the night but we heard OF
no damage done at any point this
morning.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01

Don't wait and regret 1t later. but ar.
range at once to be at the Washing.
ton Theater on Wednesday and re.
ceive your share of the laughs which
are to be handed out in large quaint.
tie. Marie Dressler In "Tillie Wakes
Up."
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01
GAS EXPLODES

Gas exploded In the furnace in the
First-Standard Bank building yester-
day morning and for some time there
was great deal Of excitement among
the occupants Of the building. No
damage was done.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01
APPLIED FOR OFFICERS COMMIS.
SION v

The Hon. Harry Purnell, representa-
tive to the Kentucky State Legisla-
ture from Mason County, has made ap-
plication for an officers commission
In the U. s. Army.
Messrs. Robert Lovel and George
Dodson left yesterday to join the train
ing camp at Fort Benjamin, Harrison,
Ind.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01

Those having part in the Pageant OF
Progress to be given by the Epworth
League of the Third Street M. f.
Church Sunday, May 10, are requested
to be at the church this evening at Z
o'clock for rehearsal.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. L. d. Hamilton are en-
gagged In removing from the corner Of
Second and Commerce streets to sar-
dis. where they will spend the sum
mer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Cullen returned
to their home on East Fifth street yes
terday after spending several days in
Cincinnati.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01
WENT TO AKRON

Messrs. Clarke Busby, Joe Ennis
and Max Middleman left yesterday for
Akron. Ohio, where they will work in
the Firestone Tire Co. A number of
Maysville people are located at Akron.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01
A GREAT COWBOY PICTURE

"The Little Angel Of Cayon Creek"
great Indian Cowboy picture is the
special feature at the Pastime today
A five-part story of far-reaching in
fluence of a child. A great picture.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01

Mrs. frankie D. Brooke yesterday
removed from the corner Of East
Third and Plum streets to the Park
er flats on West Third street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01

Regular meeting Of Maysville Coun
ell No. 1877 X. Of c. this evening a
1880 o'clock.
W. T. CUMMINGS. G. X.
John McAuliff, Secretary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01

The Rev. A. F. Stahl and family of
East Fourth street are visiting in
Kenton, Ohio.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-01

The Msysvills Modern Creamery h
Deyins w. : pound for huttsrfat thls
|reef N-u
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-14
The Christmas Spirit.

However it may be, when Christmas
comes it finds us all to greater or
less degree ready to cry "a merry
Christmas to all" and to the best Of
our ability keep it with good cheer.
Deep down in our hearts every one of
us cherishes what may be called the
Christmas sentiment. Even if we go,
as SO many have done of past years,
outside of the walls of our own home
we still observe our Yuletide in more
or less conventional manner. We may
escape our relatives, save ourselves the
bother of home preparations, pretend
that we have cut adrift from the old
fashioned methods, but 1t all amounts
in reality to the same thing. We are
animated, after all, by the same spirit,
whether we are in country house,
flat, restaurant or hotel.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-14
ITALIANS HALT FOES DRIVE
Battle of Asiago Virtually Suspended
With Teutons Checked-Ailies'
AIrmen Drop 1000 Bombs

Italian Army Headquarters in North
Italy, Dec. 10.-The battle of Asiago is
virtually suspended, with the enemy
checked, if not defeated, in his main
design Of breaking through to the
Brenta valley and the plain few
miles below.
He succeeded in advancing his lines
a short distance when the Italians fell
back to new positions.
These positions, guarding the Fren-
zela and Gadena passes, have success
fully resisted all enemy efforts.
An exceptionally large air raid was
carried out with fleet of 100 air.
planes, including Italian light and
heavy squadrons. The huge fleet flew
low, scattering more than 1000 bombs,
which caused extensive damage in the
northern sector, where the enemy is
assembling forces and supplies.
Troop trains were scattered. rail-
way depots destroyed and munition
supplies blown up. Large fires marked
the route of the raiders indicating the
extent of the destruction.
Vienna, Dec 10.-Following is the
official report issued by the war office
I'm the Italian theater our brave
troops to the east of Asiago stormed
strong vantage points of Stenfle and
maintained them against violent at
tacks.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-14
u. S. DESTROYER TORPEDOED;
FORTY-FOUR OF CREW SAVED
Jacob Jones Attacked by Submarine
Near European Coast-Seaman
Taken Prisoner by Germans.

Washington, Dec. 10.-TWo known
dead one prisoner in the hands OF
the enemy, and 65 missing was the
toll of American seamen at latest re-
ports in the destruction by a German
submarine of the destroyer Jacob
Jones.
News that one of the Jones crew
had been picked up and taken pris-
Oner aboard the ~U-bOat was also
cabled by Admiral Sims. 1t is the
first occurrence of the kind since
war was declared.
The complement of the Jacob Jones
at the time of the torpedoing was
III instead of LOT, as was first an
nounced, 1t was stated
Admiral Sims reported the follow
ing known dead:
Ensign S. e. Kalk, died of exposure;
next Of kin, mother, Mrs. Flora S.
Kalk, Omaha, Neh.
Gunner Henry Hood, killed by ex-
plosion of the torpedo; next of kin,
mothehr Belle Hood, Atlanta, Ga.
The list of % additional saved, max
ing, with the 16 saved reported Sat
urday, a total of 43 survivors, was
made public. The list in part follows:
Clifford Vernon De Forest, chief
electrician; wife. Buelah De Forest,
Chicago
Lawrence Hanson. apprentice sea-
man; Chicago.
Chester b. Lanen, seaman; emer-
gency address not available.
Edward Meier, water tender; ia
ther, John It. Meier 2O58 Monroe
street, Bay City, Mich.
Lieutenant Commander David
Worth Bagley and Lieut.. Norman
Scott were among the survivors res
cued after the sinking of the Ameri-
can destroyer Jacob Jones by Ger
man submarine in the war zone. The
navy department was SO advised by
Vice Admiral Sims.
1t is now established that the five
line officers on the destroyer were
rescued. Gunner Harry r. Hood is
missing.
Dispatches from Vice Admiral Sims
say that "the Jones was not far from
the European coast when attacked.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-14
BAKER TO FACE SENATE QUIZ.
Investigation Expected to Silence
Many False Rumors and Fore
stall Criticism of Congress.

Washington, Dec. IA comprehen-
sive Investigation into the entire Ma
tional military situation, including the
progress being made by the war de-
partment in organizing training and
equipping the new army, was ordered
by the senate military affairs COM
mittee.
The investigation will begin within
a few days. 1t is the intention of the
committee to call Secretary of War
Baker and other high officials.
After discussing the situation, the
committee decided to make an inquiry
into the whole military situation. Such
an investigation will silence many
false rumors, forestall criticism in
congress and force tagging depart
ments to speed up, III the opinion of
members of the committee.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-14
IDAHO "DRY" STATUTE LEGAL
United States Supreme Court Rules
Against Fundamental Per-
sonal Fright"

Washington, Dee. 11.-With a deci-
sion upholding the Idaho prohibition
law the Supreme court gave an opin-
ton which may be one of the most far
reaching victories for "bone-dry" pro-
hibitiOn yet recorded.
1t was held that citizen has no
constitutional right to possess liquors
for his personal use if state wishes
to forbid it.
Justice McReynolds, who gave the
courts opinion, held that state has
power absolutely to prohibit manufac-
ture, gift, purchase, sale or transporta-
ton of Intoxicating liquors within it's
borders without violating the Consti-
tuition"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-14
SEVERAL ARRESTS
| MADE At HALIFAX;
1900 LOST LIVES
Survivors of Steamer limo Held
by Authorities.
1000 BODIES RECOVERED
Most Of Dead Still Buried Under Two
Feet of SnoW-Premier Announces
Appropriation Of 81 ,000, 900 for
Immediate Relief Work.

Halifax, N. S., Dec. 10.--All the sur
vivorS of the Norwegian steamer limo,
which colIided with the French NUM-
don ship Mont Blanc, were made pris-
Oners by the British naval authorities.
The limo survivors were removed to
British cruiser in the harbOr and held
for the admiralty investigation of the
collision, which begins tomorrow. The
number in custody was not revealed.
Captain Lamedec of the Mont Blanc
and Pilot Mackay, who was handling
the vessel when it was rammed by the
limo, are to be placed under arrest,
Acting Chief of Police Hanrahan an
nounced
Premier Robert L. Borden announced
here that preliminary appropriation
of $1,000,000 had been made by the
Canadian government for immediate
relief in Halifax. This fund viii be
placed at once in the hands of the cid-
izens' finance committee.
1000 Persons Killed.
-Four thousand persons were killed
In the burning and destruction of
buildings resulting from the explosion
on munitions ship in the harbor, ac-
cording to estimates by officials. This
estimate, higher than any official one
heretofore, was made after a survey
of the devastated district of Richmond,
where acres of debris, now covered by
from two to three feet of snow and
ice as the result of the BLIZZARD prob
ably will not be cleared for a month.
A multitude of dead are buried I'M
der two or more feet Of snow. When
the physically exhausted searchers
suspended for brief period their sick
ening task 1000 bodies had been re-
covered. Four hundred of these
bodies have been identified. And the
end is not in sight.