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Arizona republican., 1917-11-25
WOES NUMEROUS OF
 WAR TAX VICTIMS
CNew York Post)

I pulled forth my notebook and we all leaned forward to catch the drift of that mumbled soliloquy. Subject to the interposition of the censor, this is what we heard:
 If in the year of 1916 I was super normal married man with two children under the age of IS, collected at the source and reciprocally convertible in to non-taXable government securi- ties"
 The caliph turned a mortified. ques- tioning face to the first stranger. The latter made a brave attempt to smile and failed.
 He is trying to figure out his in come tax under the new schedules" he said.
 The unhappy mental wreck at his side looked up at the sound of the fla miliar word, laughed, nodded at us in a friendly manner that made the chills run down my back, and said:
 'Subtracting per cent of all sums above 10000 sequins from the date of the Battle of Waterloo, and adding all accrued debts, personal and real. to the extra thirteen days of the Russian cal endar for the years 1916 and 1917. in parallel columns, the result in red ink for all aged and infirm dependents
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25

This is awful.' said the caliph. 'Is there no hope at all?"
 We have tried pretty nearly every thing" said the first stranger. At my instance he has repeatedly tried to give away his entire fortune above two thousand sequins-for he is a married man. but you know what friends are in the hour of need. Men who have al ways been ready to borrow from him on the slightest provocation have thrown his deed of gift back in his face or else pleaded duty to their family"
 Then all is lost?" I asked.
 The other nodded. The malady is progressive. It is not only the income tax now. Listen"
 We bent forward and I wrote down. verbatim:
 If seven and one third cents be added to a 50 per cent increase in the cost of feed within a 200-mile pasteur- ized radius for certified grade B."
 The milk rates" said the first stranger. He has been reading the dairy advertisements
 Now, by the board of the commis sioner of water, gas and electricity, cried Mesrour, lit were best to put this sad wretch out of his misery at once" and he drew his sword.
 But the first stranger cried out:
 'In the name of Allah, desist. He has a young daughter about to be mar red happily. Would you compel her to figure out the special inheritance tax?
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25
MANY DOGS ARE IN
 BATTLE TRENCHES
(NeW York WOrldl

More than one bench show winner is now sleeping in the tents with his mas ter at the gathering camps or further along toward activities at the front on the grounds at Mineola, Yaphanll, Spartanburg or at Fort Wadsworth.
 Terriers are the favorites for rough ing it under canvas and when the time comes for trench work, they will be worth their weight in gold as destroyer of predatory rats and mice. But some of the dogs are big ones; for instance, the Great Dane that has guarded the tent of Maj Thomas M. Sherman through out the stay of the First Infantry Reg
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25

iment. Twenty seventh Division, Ma tional Guard. The Great Dane is fawn colored, weighs 11SN pounds and is named "Bouece."
 Airedales are the largest of the ter Tier breeds and extensively used in the west and south for hunting. Paul T. Rainey had a pack of them from this country with him in Africa and found them very brave and clever in hunting big game, traits that will serve the dogs in good stead for war purposes, although the chief requirements are as readily learned by halfbreeds, or by
 dogs of no breeding at all, which are to
 bring aid to the wounded, accompany patrols and sentries, bring and deliver
 messages between the front and the batteries to the rear. to haul light guns or carry burdens.
 Benjamin H. Throop of Scranton Pa, who is now with a Pennsylvania regiment in Georgia as a volunteer pri- l vate soldier, has presented forty Asa
 tian sheep dogs to the war department valued at as many thousands of dollars. i They will become part of the police equipment at Fort WadsWorth. Since the war, in Great Britain and in this country, the breed is most often re-
 ferred to by its original name, Asa tian sheep dog
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25

ials and manufactured products so that accumulations on roads and in ter minals may be eliminated while pro- ducts are awaiting shipment or export.
 Require wherever possible, the build ing of war industrial plants in territory other than the eastern seaboard.
 The pooling plan was worked out by the railroad heads some days ago and was formally approved by government officials at today's conference. The government representatives pres ent were Robert s. Lovett, director of priority of transportation; fuel admin istrator Garfield Food Administrator Hoover; chairman Hurley of the ship ping board; Edgar F. Clark of the in- terstate commerce commission and others. The plan will be put into i'm mediate effect.
 The railroad situation has caused considerable concern not only among government heads. but in railroad cir cles as well. Despite the fact that the roads are moving more traffic than they ever before carried, it has been seen that the breaking point was near
 With industries idle for lack of coal, industrial plants unable to obtain raw materials and domestic consumers un- able to obtain necessities there Is dis position in government circles to deny transportation to large number of commodities classed as non- essentials Priority arrangements as they now ex- ist, it is asserted, defeat their own object. The committee ot vice presi- dents will meet in Washington on Monday to formulate further rules foI operation and to consider additional recommendations to the government.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25

New York rejected the angels of the artist because they were feminine. and that the artist was so angry that instead of trying to change them, he broke the statues in pieces with his hammer.
 Women are more like our notion of angels than men, but they are not angels. Men have angelic qualities, but they are not angels. It is bet ter to be men and women than ang- els ill the earthly estate. Angels as merchants, doctors, lawyers, mechan- ics, or even preachers, would have hard time making a living People sometimes say, Well, our minister is human" Certainly he is, and that is why they like him so well They would not give an angel s10C year to become their pastor.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25
FORGETS HER DEBT
 TO UNITED STATES
Chicago Tribunel

Of the nineteen Latin American re- publics, two are at war with Germany. Cuba's declaration dates from April z, Panama's from April 10. Ten have sev- cred relations-Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras. Haiti, Nicaragua, Peru. Uruguay. Four Argentina, Ecuador, Paraguay and Salvador-are neutral, but favor the United States. Two-Colombia and Mexico-are neutral and favor neither side. Only one-Venezuela- is neutral and German.
 It is but few years since German cruisers were laundering at her ports and the United States called them off. Evidently German agents have been busy there not without success. In- stead of saluting the VeneZuelans with a sarcastic "Vivai" make it ''Hoch!"
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25
NEGRO DEFENSE IS
 CLOSED IN TRIAL

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 24.-Defense testimony closed today in the trial of the 63 negroes charged with murder, mutiny and rioting. as a result of the uprising at Houston, August 23, and rebuttal testimony for the prosecution began.
 Private John H. Hudson, Jr., was the only defendant to avaIl himself of the privilege to make a statement to the court unswworn.
 T am an innocent m.r," he declared. T have committed no offense against my government nor against it's peo- pie. I have never broken my oath of allegience."
 Explaining his presence among other negroes in the camp, he said he was frightened and confused, but he did not take his rifle from his tent and he ra mas soon as he could to cornfield near the camp.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN NORTHERN ITALY, Nov. 24.-(By the Associated Press).-Heavy fight ing continued throughout last night on both sides of the Brenta river with the result indecisive. Between the Brenta and Piave rivers the Italians are con- testing every foot of ground.
 The enemy is attempting to come down the Brenta valley on, both banks of the river in an endeavor to reach Basano and the open plain. On the east bank the fourth army drove back two attacks in force. On the west bank the first army took the initiative in a dash to regain the last position at the upper end of the Brenta valley. The enemy's resistance was of deter mined nature.
 West of the Brenta the territory is now fairly held by the defenders and the main enemy pressure is concen- trated between the Brent and the Piave where the Italians are making a splen- did resistance. The fighting has been desperate and the losses heavy.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25
MONGOOSE IS NOW
 A TROPICAL PEST
(Nat'l Geog. Magazinel

Islands in the tropical or semi tropical seas furnish ideal conditions for rats, and in many instances they have increased until they have be- come intolerable pests, threatening the total ruin of the inhabitants On one sugar cane plantation in Porto Rico 25,000 rats were killed in less than six months.
 In Jamacia an effort was made to suppress them by introducing the mongoose, which resulted in the es- tablishment of a second pest Tn the Hawaiian Islands the introduction of the mongoose caused the rats to take refuge in the tree tops, where many of them have nests and have arboreal habits, like squirrels. Wher- ever present on these islands the
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25

Continued from Page One) ing problems in cities where new industries have sprung up have not been properly dealt with and Gaid that this fact was responsible fer much of the apparent deartn of labor. Seventy five per cent of the women workers in New York city are out of work, it was declared and big potteries at Camden, N. J., have been closed down. In the building trades also there are many unemployed the investigators re- ported.
 Business was disposed CT rapidly in the closing hours and at 9:30 o'clock the convention adjourned sine die.
 Next years convention will be held at St Paul in June.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25

mongoose has rendered it exceedingly difficult to raise domestic fowls of any kind
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25
Heavy Fighting Continues

lurch and sank like a plummet break Ing the line.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25
WILL CENTRALIZE
 OPERATION OF ALL EASTERN RAILWAYS

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Arizona republican., 1917-11-25
GOMPERS IS AGAIN
 CHOSEN HEAD OF
 LABOR FEDERATION

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Arizona republican., 1917-11-25
HARD FIGHTING
 IS GOING ON IN
 CAMBRIA BATTLE

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Arizona republican., 1917-11-25
MEN WHO DEPORTED BISBEE MINERS ARE
 GIVEN CRITICIS M

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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16
local COURT ERRED
In Allowing Forges To BE Dismissed
Says Court Of Appeals.

Louisville, KY, Nov. 13.-The
court of appeals in an opinion certi-
flying the law on appeal of the com
monwealth from judgment OF the
Daviess circuit court, directing the
acquittal OF viii Fenwick, charged
with uttering forged note. said
the circuit court erred, although OF
course the judgment must stand.
Judge Clarke said, 1.-THE defend
ant was held to be immune from
punishment because the forgery was
so crude it ought not to have de-
ceived anyone"
The Commonwealth Attorney
wanted TO know If that was the law
and the court OF appeals said GER
tainly not. ITO be a forgery II
must be writing which, IL genuine
might apparently be OF legal efficacy
he foundation OF legal liability;
Whether Gao siailitude Of tn
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mr.. w. X. Miller, of Owensboro
delivered an address at the Method
list church here Monday night, in the
interest of the State War Works
Council of the Y. NJ. G. A. The Y
NJ. c. A., has undertaken to raise a
large fund for work among the sol.
der boys, and the amount expected
of Ohio county is $1,000. Mr.. G. o
Hunter is chairman of the organiza.
tion for Ohio county, and will direct
the work of raising the sum mention.
ed.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16
CERALVO.

Nov. 14.-Mr.i Leonard Kimmel
spent Saturday and Sunday with
friends and relatives at Paradise.
Mrs. w. l. McIntire, who has been
living near here. has gone to live
with her brother at Greenville.
Miss Cora Everly has returned
home, after spending few days with
her cousin. Miss Leora Brown, of
Equality.
Mr.. Herman Miles, of MeHsnry,
visited his cousin, Miss Margaret
Barnard, last Thursday.
Misses Vivian Everly. Myrl and
Oracle Brown spent last Friday night
with Mr.. Governor Brown and at
tended church at Providence.
Mr.. w. s. Hill has bought and NOV
ed to the DR.. G. L. Everly property
here.
Little Miss Hazel Miles, Of Louis
vile, is spending the winter with
her aunt, Mrs. Emma b. Fulkerson.
Miss Mary Ethel Everly attended
the burial OF her aunt, Mrs. II. l..
Brown, at Equality. last Thursday,
Mrs. Mamie Miles, of Mciienry,
has returned home. after spending
several days with her sister, Mrs.
w. ID. Barnard.
Mr.. Marvin Everly has moved 10
the W. l. McIntire farm.
Nj. George Casehier and sons, OF
nr~aT're, are iaisnr hay in this VI
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

The Ohio County Fiscal Court, al
its recent session, employed K. C.
Baird as foreman and superintend-
ent over the work oil the Hartford
and greensboro Inter-Gounty-Seat
road The Court fixed the price OF
labor at 17h cents per hour and the
price for teams was fixed at % u
cents per hour. A days work will
be 10 hours in length. The court
passed upon a vast number Of
claims, among others total of ST.
e43.7O was allowed for blowing upon
public roads.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

V. M. Stewart, who has been max
ing his home with his son and daugh-
ter, MIR. and Mrs. r. A. Leisure. of
near Beda, for some months, has
gone to remain few months with
his son, E. G. Stewart, of Beaver
Dam.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

The quail season opened yesterday
and almost every man in town, who
could muster a gun of any sort, went
to the fields and thickets after Bob
White. With the present enormous
prices prevailing for munitions, we
predict this season will be harder
on the hunters than the hunted
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Sugar is getting scarce and it will
be only short time before We will
lave to limit our customers. We
now have plenty of sugar on hand,
and we suggest that our stockholders
come and get theirs while we have it.
Better be safe than sorry.
American Cooperative Assn,
S. l.. King, Manager.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mr.. Ben ID. Ringo has been APP
pointed City Attorney for the city OF
Greensboro. under the new form Of
commission government that goes
into effect in the Daviess metropolis
soon.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Grace Hillard. an infant child ten
years of age, whose mother is in an
asylum and whose father had aban-
doned her, was committed to the Ken
lucky Childrens' home on the 10th.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Corrinne Fogle, an infant Z years
Of age. whose mother is dead and
whose father, s. o. Fogle, had aban-
doned her, was committed to the
kentucky Children's home on last
Monday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Capt. f. w. Ford, who is station
ed at the base hospital. Ft. Ogle-
thorpe, Ca. came home Sunday for
a brief visit with his family. He re-
turned to the Fort Tuesday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Miss Lizzie Mercer was adjudged
person Of unsound mind, or lun-
attic, at an inquest held in County
Court a few days since. and commit
ted to the Western Ky. Asylum for
the Insane
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

See Fordsville Planning Mill Com
pany's ad. in this issue for prices Oh
the big 4" Barn Door Hangers -
the Hanger with a reputation Send
them your order to-day.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Editor Coombs, of the Herald. has
moved into the F. l.. Felix property
and Rev. Russell Walker will occu-
Ply the residence vacated by Mr.
Coombs.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16
Hatcher STUFF.

"How's your diver?" asked the
lady in the butcher shop.
Poorly, mum; poorly" said the
butcher. "How's all your folks.
mum Richmond Dispatch.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mrs. Essie Jennings, of Graham,
after spending the week here with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs d. w.
King, returned to her home last
Saturday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

At re-inquest held in County
Court recently. John F. Coleman was
adjudged person of sound mind
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mrs. Helen Brown, wife Of Logan
Brown, died at the residence of her
brother. Mr.. j. w. Brown, of Kro-
nos. Nov. s, and was buried in the
Equality cemetery.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Sgt. Howard Glenn, Of this place,
who 10 with the army att Camp
Shelby. Miss, is dangerously i'll Of
pneumonia. but was thought to be
slightly better when last heard from
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Messrs. John Z. Tooley and Cliff
ton Boyd, two Ohio county boys, who
twere drafted and in training at Camp
Taylor, have been released and dis
charged from military service by the
War or Exemption Board.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

The carpenters will begin work
Tuesday on the warehouse Of the
American COOPERATIVE Association,
and the building will be pushed rap
idly to completion.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

| Mrs Howard Ellis visited her
brother, Lieutenant Clyde Taylor, at
Camp Zachary Taylor, Saturday and
Sunday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Lost-One French briar pipe, gold
mounted. bakelite stem. on road be-
tween Central Grove church and Ma
tanzas Bring or send to this Office
and receive reward. 1t
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Hon. Avis S. Bennett, arrived here
yesterday evening to spend the night
with his father and sister, who leave
to-day for Florida.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mrs. VIII Mercer, OF Render. was
adjudged OF unsound mind in coun-
ty court Monday, and ordered taken
10 the asylum at Hopkinsville.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16
wholly immateriai." - Greensboro

Messenger.
The appeal was prosecuted in this
ease by Conservative Attorney c.
=. Smith for the purpose OF having
the law Of forgery and altering forg-
cd writings settled, SO that there
would be no question about future
prosecutions.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Judge II. r. Wedding and Mrs.
Wedding went to greensboro Tues
day, where Mrs. Wedding will be
operated on for bladder trouble.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

commemorative Attorney C. r.
Smith went to Calhoun Monday for
the opening Of the Mclean Circuit
Court.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

sergt James Billings, an army re-
cruiting officer, stationed at Glas-
Cow. was a guest of the family of
Rev. A. ID. Litchheld Sunday
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mrs Elizabeth Shuts is serious
ly i'll OF diseases incident to old age,
at the residence OF her daughter,
Mrs. Il. l.. Lloyd, near Narrows.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Judge w. II. Barnes and stenog-
rapher, Miss Myrtle Lashbrook. were
in Centertown taking dispositions yes
terday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mr.. w. G.. Bennett and daughter.
Miss Esther. will leave Tuesday for
Florida, where they will spend the
winter.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mrs. j. Il. Fogle. who has been on
an extended visit with her daughter,
Mrs. T. b. Petrie, at Indianapolis,
Ind, returned home to-day.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mrs. r. s. Howard and little daugh-
ter, Tryphena, went to Caneyville
Monday, where they will visit rela.
tives.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mr.. and Mrs. H. p. Taylor were
in Louisville few days the first of
the week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mr.. j. c. Hill has sold his farm
near Equality, and will move to
Hartford to educate his children.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mr.. f. A. Carter, of IIuptsyille,
Ala, spent the weekend with friends
here last week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

ELITE FLOUR-As good as Is
made-none better.
l5t4 w. T.. ELLIS & BRO.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

The Republican added 81 new sub
scribers TO its mailing list last
week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

y. G. Rhodes, Justice OF the Peace,
elect, OF the Bartlett District, was in
town on Monday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Sheriff s. o. Keown made a hur-
ried trip to jacksonville Wednes-
day.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Prof, J. Russell Cooper, principal
% the Rockport school has gone to
Indianapolis. md. 10 tako the exam
lL.l'.l c1I .Io a.-. Aviation C,.k ID.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

After a visit with friends here. Mr..
II. A. Carter returned Tuesday to his
home at Huntsville, Ala.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16
sor Sale at u Real Bargain.

Young mare, nearly new rubber
tire, open top buggy, fine set of har-
ness and saddle. Nice outfit for a
young man. A. D. klhh.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

County Attorney A. ID. Kirk was in
jacksonville and Owensboro on le-
gal business, the first of the week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mr.. w. f.. Hudson, who resides on
Route I, Livermore, but in this coun-
ty, was here on business Monday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mrs. T. +. Neal, of Whitesville, Wis
tied Mrs. r. +. Haynes and daughter,
a few days last week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mrs. c. r. Crowder and children,
of Horton, are visiting relatives at
Ged, La.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Eureka and Swansdown Flour for
S12.50 per barrel at W. Z. ELLIS 4
BROS. 1874
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mr.. W. ID. Smith, OF Clear Run.
has sold his farm to Mr., Alonzo Bart
lett. of Sunnydale.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Rev. j. w. Beagle, State Evange-
list. will preach at the Baptist church
here Sunday morning.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Graham. of
Narrows, were in Hartford Wednes
day.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Attorney Otto Martin was in Mad
isonville on legal business Fri
day.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16
Rabbits and Turkeys Wanted.

W: +. Ellis & Bro, will pay the
highest market prices for Rabbits,
Turkeys and all kinds Of POul-
try. 2ot4
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mrs. Richard Taylor, of Hender-
son. is spending a few days with rel
atives near East View.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

DIR. +. b. Dewitt, who is in the
medical department OF Uncle Sans
army, at FIT, Benjamin Harrison, Ind,
returned to HIS post Monday, after
flv days visit witch his family
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-11-16

Mary Susan, little daughter OF Mr..
Sam McMurtry, of near town, is i'll
of diphtheria.