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New Britain herald., 1917-02-02

At the meeting of the scoutmasters last Sunday afternoon twelve new merit badge examiners were added to the merit badge faculty. Dwight Skinner, scoutmaster of Troop was recommended as deputy commissioner in charge of extension work.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-02

Gingersnap brown in color, a satin and velvet combined, this picturesque design has beaded disks circling the waist line, which is long and straight as possible. All spring waist lines strive for this straight wide effect, you know. Twin velvet buttons adorn the jacket front.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-02

The following men are representiEg g the scouts of the city at the nation al conference of scout official a. Col umbia university, New York city, to- day and tomorrow are Scoutnlastnrs Skinner of Troop 4 and Bell of Troop g, Assistant Scoutmasters Firnhaber of Troop II and McKenna of Troop g., Scout Turner of Troop 6.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-14

munity, visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Switzer last week.
Misses Kate Curry and Eileen Curry
OF Fork Shoals and Hillside respec-
lively, spent the weekend with home
folks
Miss Annie Wright spent the week
end with her parents in Tylersville.
Quite number OF our people at
tended the all-day singing at Prince
ton Sunday. They report large
crowd and splendid singing by the del
egates from the various churches.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Curry and chill
dren visited at the home Of Mr. u. N.
Gray Sunday.
Miss Cecil Owings of Hillside, was
the weekend guest of homefolks.
Mr.. VIM. Davis Of Greenville came
down last Sunday and remained over
until Monday, when he accompanied
Mrs. Davis and little Mary Catharine
home after they had enjoyed visit of
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-14
DIAL NEWS.

Dial, March 12.-Holly Leaf Camp
No. 242, w. o. w. at their last regular
meeting elected delegates to the State
convention, which Is to convene in
Greenwood March GOTH Messrs Willie
Harris and John Simmons are the del
egates who will represent this lodge at
the meeting.
The many friends Of Mrs. l. s..
Brooks, who has been very much of
shut in, are delighted to know
she was able to be in Gray Court last
week OH a short visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. r. Brooks.
Mr.. Marvin Harris of Charleston,
spent few days recently with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. d. Harris.
Mrs. Fate Henderson and little
daughter, Kathleen of the Durbin COM
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-14
RABUN NEWS.

Rabun, March 12.-Mr. and Mrs.
Milan Hellams of Hickory Tavern
spent Monday with his sister, Mrs.
Belle Gray.
Miss Alliene Baldwin and sister, lit
tie Maude, were visiting Miss Cora
League Tuesday.
Mrs. Sloan Mahon and Marie Mahon
called at the homo of Mr.. John Wolff
of Shiloh Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. w. A. Baldwin and daughter,
Miss Alliene were in Laurens Wednes-
day on business.
Mr. Solomon Mahaffey of Eden spent
Wednesday night with Mr.. Walter Ow-
ems.
Mr. Calvin Anderson OF Merna was
the spend the day visitor of Mr.. II. Fl.
Mahon Thursday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-14

DR.. and Mrs. Welborn moved from
our section to Fountain Inn Friday.
Mr.. j. J. McSwain of Greenville lee
tured at Hickory Tavern school house
Friday night being entertained at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Mahon.
Mr.. and Mrs. jim Smith Of Waterloo
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Nfahon
Friday, Mr.. Smith returning home
Saturday, and Mrs. Smith staying over
q few days.
Mrs. 7. Fl. Babb and children return
ed home Friday after spending some
time with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bolton Owens of Gray Court.
Miss Edna Owens spent several days
with her sister, Mrs. Claude Wasson Of
Friendhip section last week.
Misses Mamie Kate Hudgens and
AWE Mahaffey of Laurcns were the
visitors of Mr.. and Mrs. Sloan Mahon
Saturday night and Mr.. John Wolff and
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-14
two weeks with Mr.. Harris Curry and

two weeks with Mr.. Harris Curry and
family.
Miss olivia Curry is spending this
week with Mr.. Rapley Owings and fam
lily Of OwiDgs.
Mr. George Babb and wife spent the
weekend with relatives in the Rabun
community.
Miss Lilly Thomason visited in
Fountain Inn last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Sullivan and
little son Of Port Arthur Texas, who
are on a visit with relatives in Lau-
rens, visited. their grandmother, Mrs.
I. S. Brooks Sunday night.
Mrs. w. S. Bolt and children OF
Hickory Tavern, were Sunday visitors
of Mrs. J. r. Brownlee and family.
Mr.. and Mrs Haskell Gray and Mr..
and Mrs. Willie Harris and Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Davis, were the spend-the
day guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Harris
Curry last Monday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-14

family Sunday, being accompanied b.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sloan Mahon.
Miss Cora League had as her guest
Sunday, Miss Alliene Baldwin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Armstrong of
Il. A. Owens and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Abercrombie
visited Mr.. Leonard Abcrcrombic and
family Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Abercrombie
and mother. spent Sunday with Mr..
Will Bolt and family.
Quite Il number from this section
Sunday. All report nice time.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-14
NEW DRESS GOODS.

we have gathered for our showing
'his season selection of dress goods
That We have never equallcG before.
You are certain to be pleased with
our display and we invite you to in
spect them.
3G-inch Silvcrbloom, new goods
lor Sk'rts' only 80. 80. 75c
"G-inch Fancy Pongec, only ..75c
"o-inch Majestic Pongce, only :. 25c
4S-inch Wool Plaid for skirts, per
'"'' $500
42-inch Wool Plaid for skirts, per
yard ;. =. :. ;. ;. $LOO
"'-inch Black and White Checks SOC
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-14
SPRING SLIPPERS.

Whose style meets the latest vogue
OF cleVerncSs and novelty, are ready
for women who value the importance
of harmony in dress-from top to toe
they are smart with new ideas and
ideals. Shoes that will stand the test
OF quality with the matchcss test Of
time,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-14
Notice to Tax Payers.

Notice is hereby given that the
time for payment Of taxes has been
extended from March 1st to March
18th. After that date the Is per cent
penalty will be added.
G. w. KITCHENS, City Clerk.
33-1t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-14
CHARMING SPRING DRESSES

\ selection Of attractive models in silk Dresses simple
smart type winch most women prefer for the majority Of occasions
or afternoon "carclub ncangSor
WaT arr u the season They in rafra Crepe dc Chine and
Iahrta, t}rorIctr and Talcta
NnN i"tIrt" rmor and braided high line only $3.50
u"d @ &c Chine Sk Dresses embroidered in blue $1,000 $165o
New shade Grc,n faro STYLE Just for Non $12
slack Crepe uc Chine Dress only j.. $1,000
Notl AND }lu" lafro from S1375
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-14
NEW SPRING SUITS

r woman who has planned TO in the cighborhoo Of N25 90
twice that will be
shc secs these wonderful garments showing There
STYLES to please from the pAncst
elaborate models
materials colols M
collection.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-14
NEWEST STYLES IN SPRING OK.
FORDS FOR LADIES.

White Kid Pumps ~. -. -. $500
Gray Kid Pumps 49,. -. ... $500
Tan Pumps, French heel ~. ;. 5000
Patent and Kid Pumps ~. ;. Si.50
Dull Kid Pumps and Patent .... $500
White Canvas Pumps (Ncolin
sole ... -. ;. .. :. $3.50
Dull Kid and Patent Pumps :. $3.50
Dull Kid and Patent Pumps :. $500
5-strap Patent and Dull Kid
Pumps ~. -. -. 49,. $3.50
Gun Metal Blucher and Button
OXfOrdS ... ~. ... ~. $3.50
Patent and Dull Leather Pumps $500
White Canvas Pumps, French
heels ... ~. -. ... -. $3.50
Big stock Of all styles and cath-
ers ~. .... ~. ~. ~. $500
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30
AROUND THE STATE

Compulsory vaccination will be re-
uired this year in North Dakota of all
children before entering school, ac-
cording to C. J. McGurren Of Devils
Lake, secretary of the department of
public health.
Charged with uttering seditious re-
marks, Frank Geisel, Harry Lisk and
Robert Harden, said to be members Of
the |. w. w., were arrested at Lang
don. A hearing was set on the case.
Sunday afternoon some careless in
dividual at Lucky Mound, near Van
Hook threw lighted cigar into about
80 acres of cut hay. All the Officials
and other help turned out to fight the
flames, but it was hopeless case, ev-
erything was consumed. It it thought
the fire was not altogether accidental.
Three violation Of the Act of May
10, 1917, in failing to register, all in
one family, came to light recently. AL
fred Prefrock and his brother, Ulrich,
were arrested at Fessenden and releas-
ed on $500 bonds each. Christian Pref
rock, another brother, was arrested a
few weeks ago on the same charge.
The three are sons Of Christian Pref
rock, ST., who owns IL quarters of land
in the vicinity of Fessenden. They all
contend they are not eligible to draft.
Stephen Yorke, member of the
North Dakota National Guard machine
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30
Several Insanity Cases.

Fred Hoppman, a Surrey farmer,
has been committed to the insane asy-
lum at Jamestown.
Geo. Economous, Greek newsboy,
who was up before the insanity board
has been placed in the hospital, his
brothers paying the expenses. George
has been drinking bay rum and may
come out all right in time.
Mrs Olaf Bergen, who was up be-
fore the board, was sent back to her
home at Williston. She was arrested
on the streets, while acting in an un-
becoming manner.
H. M. Mudgett, who resides near
Stanley, tried to buy the merry-go-
round in this city, engaged several
autos to haul him about the country
and wanted to buy about every farm
he passed He was arrested and
turned over to the Mountrail county
authorities. He was discharged from
Jamestown recently.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30

been arrested by federal marshal at
the Jefferson barracks in Missouri,
where they had entered as soldiers. The
men are from respectable families liv-
ing in Grand Forks and on the Mime
sofa side Of the line. Paul Williams,
third member of gang Of five alleged
to be involved, is being held in the
Polk county, Minnesota, jail in default
of $4,000 bail, to answer to a state
charge in connection with the case, as
is young man by the name of Cutter.
One Bridgman, the fifth member of the
gang, has furnished $4,000 bail, it is
said. The case will be tried at the APP
preaching term of federal court to be
held in Grand Forks.
Fire last week destroyed the Dick
inson opera house, loss about $4,000.
The building will be rebuilt.
When a pan Of gasoline which came
in contact with lighted lamp eXplod-
ed in the hands of Mrs. Elmer of New
England, one day last week, it badly
damaged the lady on both hands and
wrists besides burning the home, with
several hundred dollars worth of
household effects. Mrs. Elmer man
aged to save her pocketbook.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30

"A few days ago Arthur LeSueur Of
St. Paul, claiming to be legal coun-
sci for the l. W. w. and former mayor
of Minot, N. D., came to Governor
Peter Norbeck with a request for a
proclamation similar to the one which,
he said, he had secured from the gov
ernor Of North Dakota, in which the
latter called upon all people of the
state to abide by the laws and forbid
ding any officers of the state to search
any individuals for arms unless they
had first secured search warrant for
that purpose.
After a discussion of the situation
Governor Norbeck declined to take the
desired action, believing that local Of
fcials knew their powers and duties
and could best cope with local situa-
tions without executive instruction so
long as there were no grave uprisings
to deal with.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30
TOTAL GAIN
$32,OOO,OOO IN DAKOTA

Bismarck, N. D., Aug. 2S.-The as
sessed valuation upon which North
Dakota will levy 1917 taxes will be
$3.50, approximately $32,000,-
900 greater than in 1916, f. E. Pack
ard, chairman of the state tax COM
mission, announced today, upon COM
pletion of the work of the state board
Of equalization.
The principal gain is $19,000,000 in
the assessed valuation of North Dako-
ia railways, which total $70,000000,
against $61,000,000 in 1916.
Telephone properties are raised 100
per cent and left at 100000, against
s415,4S3 in 1916. Telephones are
boosted 40 per cent to $1,900,000; ex-
press companies are raised so per
cent to 100000; Pullman companies
are increased 300 per cent to 100000;
farm lands are left at 100000.
Personal property is valued at $751;
100000, and town and city property
at approximately $14,O00,000.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30
Dr., Hills Back on Furlough.

DR.. S. J. Hills Of BerthOld, Who has
been in training in the regular army
at Fort Riley, Kans., for the past two
months, arrived in Minot on an eight
days furlough. The doctor looks fine
and says that he is delighted with
army life so far. He has no idea when
he will be sent to the front. He tells
a good story about one doctor who
grew weary of army life after five
days. He reported that he thot he
didn't want to remain with the army
and said he'd resign. His resignation
was cheerfully accepted but he has
heard nothing from it and won't. .
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30

r. Bauer at haylng lately.
Adolph Vedvick took Max Nettleto1
and Dewep Anserson to Minot last
Thursday, the two latter going for the
purpose of enlisting in Uncle Sans
army, but we understand that Dewey
failed to pass the examination, but
Max will 60 into training within few
days.
Rev. and Mrs. Michel called on their
country congregation last Friday. Mr.
Michel will leave shortly for eastern
points on business. He expects to be
gone two or three months. Meanwhile
Mr.. and Mrs. August Nelson will &C.
cupy the parsonage.
12-pound boy arrived at the John
Fosse home last Saturday.
A large crowd gathered at the barn
dance at I. M. Dilley's last Saturday
night.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30
SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR
PEFI TSE,S JaSJ1ETTR,S REOTTEGT

Pierre, S. D., Aug. 24.-Up at Aber-
deem, after their experience of a year
ago with l. w. w. forces, the home
guards have been active and have
broken up several "jungles" of the
order and representative of the order
and Representatives of the l. W. w.
have been charging the guards with
being too rough in their work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30
HIGHLAND LINEN STATIONERY

GENUINE THERMos PRODUCTS
enable at this time
Bottles, Carafes, Lunch Kits, Etc.
And they stay seasonable all year
round! For Thermos is useful at
any time, anywhere, by any men,
Der of the family. Yes. they keep
:ood and drink hot without fire, for
"a hours; cold without ice, for sew
enty-two hours. And we're proud
% show you the trademark stamp
ed on every piece-that shows it's
the original, world-renowned
THERMOS
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30
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) COUNTY LINE {

8 COUNTY LINE @
9 8 o o o o o o . o o 9 O @ @ o o
Mrs. George Lindsey will entertain
the Ladies' Aid society this week on
Thursday.
Bill Brugman was in Minot last
Tuesday and purchased a Ford car
while there. He has a large crew of
men at work here putting up hay.
A large crowd gathered at Tagus
last Tuesday evening in honor of the
BOYS who left Wednesday and others
who will go soon to serve the U. S.
John Hargrave has been helping w.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30
Murderer Escapes.

Frank Laskowski, alias Frank
Long, sent to the penitentiary for life
for murder from Hettinger county, es-
capped from the prison Aug. 81. He is
23 years old Officers have been mott
fed to look out for him.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30

Call Minot Welding-Sales Co. for
demonstration on Mitchell Cars-an
exceptional value and an exceptional
car. Adv.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30
y: i;:: S.; Taylor Drug Co. '3 =;
CAP H. SAUNDERS Mgr. !
DRUGS AND SPORTING GOODS
Phone
72l
Next door
to Orpheum
Theatre

Buy Soldier friend
Radcliffe styles
prices including $500 Exceedingly popular
Guitars
cordions Mouth Harps, that reasonable.
Classical Sheet
the city.
We
quality Meerschaum
Let fit Truss big line of Trusses
Iron, per bottle, for
&c., Gets Jad Salts
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30

SArETY RAZOR FOR THE SOLDIER
Gillette Safety Razor -------------$5.o0
Autostrop Razor ------------------S5 90
Durham Duplex Safety Razor-----$5.0o
Durham Duplex Demonstrator------
nverready Safety Razor -----------$l.O0
Knders Safety 90
Gem Safety Razor ----------------$1.Oo
Keen kutter Safety Razor----------$1.oO
swedish Steel Keen Kutter Shumate
straight blade Razors from $1.OO to $40
Safety Razor Blades to fit all styles of
Safety RaZors
Razor Homes each from---$1.0O to $2.25
Twinplex Safety Razor Blade
Sharpener for Gillette blades,
only, price OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES So SO
Russo Sharpeners So. so
Bristol Sharpeners ----------$l.2 as
VIII sharpen either straight blade razors
or any style Safety Razor Blades
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18
Man With Sons
In German Army
Joins Militia
Especial TO The Times. J

HOQUlAM, Aug. 1S.-Tho he
has two sons in the German army.
Fred Miller Joined Company @.
Second Washington infantry, from
Grays Harbor county, and will go
to the front in the war against
Germany.
Miller Is cook for the company.
Miller's wife died some years ago
and he came to America, leaving
his sons with relatives until he
could earn money enough to bring
them to this country.
He had accumulated the money
about the time the war broke out.
but after the war began the Ger
man government would not let the
boys leave the country. AS they
came of service age they were
taken into the army. They now
are II and 10 years of age.
Tho he says he does not feel
that he could go as an active COM
Blatant, where he might be shoot
ing at his sons, Miller is now q
patriotic American and Joined the
army to do his part, he tells COM
pany mates, going into the ser
vice as a cook.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18
Omitted Press Leased wire1

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. is.
That American troops will soon
he in the fray abroad was indicat-
ed today when il was learned the
war department will start a
casualty column In the official
bulletin Aug. 27.
This is not to be taken as an
exact date for American partici-
patton, however. The bulletin
section reserved for such lists
will be marked mo casualties
on days when there are none. II
there are only few casualties,
the column will print the soldiers
name. organization and next of
kin.
II. however. the lists run
heavily, only the soldiers name
and organization will be noted.
A special bureau, under Adjt.
Gen. Mccain will check up on
casualties and maintain an infor-
nation service for inquiring kin.
An extra crew of telegraph oper-
ators will be engaged.
A stream of soldiers will be
sent abroad before snow flies.
The first and second rainbow
divisions will have European
training by that time, while see
ond regular army expedition Is
likely to be under way before
winter.
In addition to these units. there
is already one division of regu-
lars, while scattering units of for
esters, engineers, aircraft men
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18
CONTROL
OF COAL
IS NEAR
Omitted Press Lensed wire.)


WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. IS.
Government control of coal Is
near today.
Mine owners who appealed to
President Wilson for a last chance
to increase production and lower
prices are understood to have
been told that in the event they
fail to act Immediately the gov
eminent will take over the coal
supply as it has planned to do
with wheat.
The union miners, headed by
John p. White, lined up with the
defense councils coal committee
against government regulation.
The federal trade commission
at the same time is trying to sat
isfy the growing demand from
the middle west for relief from
high prices. That President Will
son will order the commission to
carry out the Pomerene coal
amendment to the food control
law is considered probable, in
event other measures fail.
Chairman Peabody of the coun-
ellis coal committee addressed a
final appeal to the men in the
coal industry to exercise a prop
er degree of voluntary RESTRAINT"
and safeguard the public as well
as obtain maximum production.
Peabody and White pleaded
with the president not to carry
out plan OF government pur-
chase of all coal at cost of pro-
duction and resale to the con-
sumner plus a nominal charge for
handling.
White and other officers of the
United Mine Workers ordered the
Alabama coal miners to postpone
the strike of $4,000 men called
for today. Secretary of Labor
Wilson will meet the mine work.
ers' representatives in Birming-
ham Thursday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Aug. IS.
America probably will lspeak
only for herself when she an
swers the pope's peace plea.
1t was stated today that the
pontiff's Communication was such
as to require an individual reply.
President Wilson's reply may
afford an actual working basis for
Fastening the end of the war.
Germany and Austria already
have moved in this direction, dis
patches from Rome say today.
Belief grows that the president,
in courteously declining the Holy
Sees suggestion now, will offer a
constructive policy in which the
liberals of the world may find real
encouragement.
Opinion is strong here that de-
cision on the scope of the allied
answer has been left up to the
president. Allied diplomats be-
lieved it thoroly when it became
known that delayed vacations were
taken by the British, Italian and
Chinese ENJOYS.
They left the city--apparently
assured that there is no further
need of consultation between them
and the state department over the
peace situation.
Four of the presidents cabinet
likewise left on brief vacations.
No official announcement. how
ever. has been made as to the
answer, but Wilson's advisers say
he will make the United States
position clear before the world.
Concrete suggestions have been
offered. They do not meet with
American government approval,
but with a start thus made, it is
possible the president may include
in his answer the general terms
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18
KAISER BACKS PROPOSALS
Omitted Press Leased wire.)

ROME, Aug. 18.-Germany has
assured Pope Benedict of her NOR
al adhesion to the peace proposals
put forward by the pontiff, Accord
ing to dispatches published here
today.
Austria has gone further and
declared her readiness to initiate
negotiations, information from the
same source asserts.
The Tribuna asserts today that
it is positively informed the pope
acted directly on his own initia-
tive in proposing peace and out
lining the conditions under which
he believed it might be established.
The proposals were put forward
without consultation with any OF
the belligerenus and without any
external pressure, the Tribuna as
serts.
The Catholic press today came
to the defense of the pope with
strong denial that his proposals
were in any way inspired by Aus
tria.
The Corriere de'Italia declares
the conditions are favorable to the
allies, pointing out the references
to disarmament, and negotiations
as to Alsace, Trent and Trieste, as
distinctly unfavorable to the CEN
trail powers.