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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-11-29

The British army, which is pursu-
ing the Turks along the coast in Pales-
tine, has made further substantial
gains, the war office announces. 1t
has reached a line from Ramleh Judd
to a point three miles south of Jaffa
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-11-29

In an address at the war conference
In Downing street Premier Lloyd
George said the collapse OF Russia
and the reverses to Italy made IT
even more imperative than before that
the United States send as many troops
as possible across the Atlantic as
early as possible.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-11-29

Considering the Russian situation
hopeless from the standpoint of mill
tary usefulness, the American and En-
tente ministers at Stockholm have de-
cided to cease all shipments of ma
chinery, goods and other civil supplies
from England and America to Russia
via Sweden. unless their governments
order otherwise
~ x
Gen. frederick Stanley Maude, Brit
ish commander in Mesopotamia, is
dead. An official announcement issued
in London says General Maude died in
AesoDctamia after a brief illness
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-11-29


Persons claiming exemption on the
ground of being aliens are asked to
give the date of their birth, their BIRTH
place, the time of their entrance to this
country. the name of the vessel upon
which they entered and their compan-
ions. They are also asked, Are you
willing to return to your native, coun-
try and enter its military servicev'
Claimants for exemption on grounds
Of dependency must answer series
of thirty-one questions. supported by
affidavits of the dependents. These
questions are most intimate, seeking a
declaration of the exact amount of
money contributed to the support of
the dependent each month. Each reg
istrant must also declare the amount
of his income for the past twelve
months and the amount of his prop
erty, real and personal If regis
trant owns a house he must state
whether he rents it and If SO how
much rent he receives. Encumbrances
upon property must be declared, as
well as the amount of taxes paid In
the past year. @Has your wife ever
been employed?'' is one question ask
ed 'Is your wife trained or skill
ed In any callingT DO you or your
wife live with her parentsT
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-11-29

All along the Piave river the Ital
ians are holding the German and Aus
tro-Hungarian armies in check. No
where have the invaders been able to
cross the stream and at several places
where they previously had gained ac-
cess to the western bank they have
been brilliantly counter attacked and
forced to withdraw to the rivers edge.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-11-29

Hurting red pepper into the eyes o
the factory superintendent guarding
the payroll. three armed bandits heli
up two pay clerks at the Van Dor1
Iron Works Company in Cleveland
O., and escaped in a motor car will
between $4,000 and $4,000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-11-29
Washington.

Twenty-one Americans are believed
to have been lost when the small
United States destroyer Chaunce1
sank following collision on patro
duty in foreign waters recently. The
remaining seventy officers and men o.
the crew were saved, according to frs
dispatches, made public by Secretary
DaniaIS
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-11-29

Oficers-legisIative, executive or
5udfcial-of the United States or of
state. territory or District of Column
bia-
Regular or duly ordained minister
Of religion.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
NOTICE OF ROAD LETTING
niStrief M

Open bids will be received until two
o'clock p. m ginning at nine O'Clock a. IN.
on February 3. 1917, by the Shiawassee County
Board OF Road Commissioners at the
Supervisors Room In the court house In
the City OF Corunna, Shiawassee Coun.
and one-half miles of nine-foot gravel
road, Class Is, which will be nine feet wide
and located as follows: Commencing at the
state Reward road between sections Il and
~, thence east between sections 22 and 81.
- and 20, "a and 20, to town line between
ton.
The road will be built under the direc.
tion OF the Board of County Road Commits
sioners of Shiawassee County, funds being
secured by the sale of bonds based on a
tax upon special assessment district and
on the Townships of New Haven and Haz-
elton and on the County of Shiawassee at
large.
Bids will be received In a lump sum FOR
the complete road (but price for the separ-
givenl or separately for grading, culverts
and bridges, and graveling according to
the plans and specifications.
Plans and specifications and personal
blanks may be examined at the Office of
the County Clerk at Corunna, Michigan.
On deposit of s. 90 for their safe return.
said plans and Specifications may be re-
moved from the County Clerks office by
prospective bidders.
A certified check of $4,000 is required
with each accepted bid until the bond OF
the contractor Is filed and accepted
The right Is reserved to reject any or all
bids.
Dated January is, 1917.
ROY c. BAILEY,
AMOS PARMENTER,
Board OF County Road Commissioners,
Shiawassee County.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19

Elizabeth Olrich, damage TO barn by
nre. ........... .......-.b 10.OO
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
NOTICE OF ROAD LETTING
Dialricf M II

Open bids will be rec lived until two o'cl ok
p m, beginning at nine O'Clock a. m, on
February 3rd, A. ID. 1917 by the Shiawassee
County Board OF Road Commissioners.
az the supervisors room in the court
mouse In the City OF Corunna, Shiawas.
see County, Michigan, for the construction
or three. and one-half miles of nine foot
gravel road, Class Ii, which will be nine
feet wide and located as follows: Com
mencing on the State road on the quarter
line between sections % and SO, New Haven
township, thence east between sections "
and 33, % and "a, 20 and IS, % and nd
70 town line between New Haven and Haz-
elton Townships.
The road will be built under the direc-
ton OF the Board Of County Road Commits
sloners or Shiawassee County, funds be-
ing secured by the sale of bonds based on
u tax upon special assessment district
and on the township Of New Haven and on
the County of Shiawassee at large.
Bids will be received In lump sum for
the. complete road (but price for the separ-
ate sections of the construction must be
givenl or separately for grading, culyerts
and bridges, and crawling according to
the plans and specifications
rams and specifications and proposal
blanks may be examined at the office of
the county Clerk at Corunna, Michigan.
on deposit Of $500 for their safe return.
said plans and specifications may be re,
moved from the County Clerks Office by
prospective bidders.
A certified check of $4,000 is reouired
with each accepted bid until the bond of
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19

The Riverside Farmers club met Jan.
4 at the pleasant hume of Mr.. ana Mrs.
ID. Buckley with most Of the members
present. and many visitors. The meet.
ing was called to order at 1870. The
president being late Vice President E.
Black called the meeting to order, and
the business matters were completed.
Dinner was announced to which we all
did ample justice. The new officers
taking their places. the meeting pre-
coded the program.
Miss Sawyer gave an instrumsutal
solo which was followed by an encore g;
Mr.. j. Dynes, reading; Mrs. E..
Blacks topic was farmers reading;
Margaret Shredder sang; Mrs. Leather.
man gage recitation which was much
enjoyed; music by Moore Bros; Our
Farmers Work shop" Lyman Shaffer.
f. Grove and Mr.. Matthews gave the
report to the state convention.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19

Two divorce cases were started in
the circuit court Tuesday. Lydia
Griswold, who was married in Sep
TENDER, 1910, to German Griswold, at
Mcbride, charges That her husband
deserted her in April, 1911. She now
resides in Owosso. She asks for tenn
porary and permanent alimony. He
has property valued at 500 in Low
ell.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19

Olive Lone Gray, of Owosso, asks
divorce from Frank Gray, whom
she married in Eagle, Clinton county,
in June, 1913. She says her husband
has failed to provide a home for her
and that since last March he has only
given her $500 toward her support.
She also charges that he is cruel to
her, and leaves her alone evenings
while he spends the time with boon
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
Order For Appearance.

State OF Michigan, the s5th Judicial Circuit,
In Chancery.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for the
County OF Shiawassee in the City OF Corunna,
on the 10th day OF January. 1917
Herman ]. Crate, and
Carrie l.. Crate.
plaintiffs
Mosley Stoddard. ct al,
Defendant.
In this csu,e on fling the Bill of Com
plant herein sworn TO by the above named
plaintiffs setting forth the fact that, after o
iiligent search and inquiry, they have been
unable IN ascertain the whereabouts OF any OF
the defendants above named, and whether the
unknown heirs. devlsees, legatees. personal
representatives and assigns OF them are
living or dead or their names or places OF
residence and that they are necessary parties
TO this suit and proceeding; and
Whereas, said suit Is brought to quiet title
to the following described lands ana premises
situate In the Township OF Middlebury, County
OF Shiawassee and State OF Michigan. and
more particularly described as the south west
quarter "a OF Section Twenty-Five (25) Town
Seven ~ North. Range One ~ East, except
the school house site and the East Thirty (So)
acres OF the southeast quarter % OF the
northwest quarter 90 OF Section Twenty-Five,
(25) all In Town Seven az North OF Range One
ID East, Michigan.
Therefore. on motion OF Seth @. Pulver,
Attorney for the Plaintiffs II is ordered that
Mosley Stoddard. Elijah Potter. Silas Potter
Roxanna O. Potter. Roxarna G. Tumble,
Dexter B. Proper, Samuel q Kinyon. Roxina
Y. Trumble. John K. Potter. Eva G. Stebbins,
and their unkLown heirs. devlses. legatees
personal representatives and assigns enter
their appearance In this cause within three
months from the date OF this order. and that
within twenty days from the date OF this order
the plaintiff cause this order to be published
In The Owosso Times, one OF the newspapers
OF Shiawassee County. said publication to be
continued for six weeks in succession.
SELDEN s. MINER,
Circuit Judge.
SETH Q. PULVER,
Attorney for Plaintiff
Business Address: Owosso, Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
BURTON

Several from this place attended the
revival meetings at Garland Sunday
night-Mr and Mrs Fred Phillips and
son of Owosso, spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs Otto Cook-Rev DR. George
Miller, D. D., of -Pittsburg, Pa, spent
the first of last week with Rev and Mrs
w Ostrander-Mrs E r Vincent
spent Saturday in Corunna-Charles
Rose of Moline, ILL.,, spent part of last
week with his pal ents, Mr. and Mrs j
w Rose. MIR Rose was enroute to New
York City on business Moul-
ton and Byron Thompson of Owosso,
were in town one day this week on
business-Mrs w 8 Ostrander was
called to jackson, Tuesday, by the seri-
Gus illness of grsndchild-Dr G A
Parkinson Of Owosso. was guest at
dinner Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs F T
Wright-Mrs g E Wright was ill last
week with quinsy-John Wright of
Lansing. spent Monday afternoon at
the Cadz home-Miss Elsa Clark, who
was confined to her home last week
with plenrisy, is able to teach her
school this week-W G Stiff has been
appointed postmaster at this place
Archie Meyers of Mt. Pleasant, spent
the week. end at the home of Frank
Wright-Mr and Mrs r B Grubb
and daughters spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs G A Brainsrd and daughters
Mrs Addie Littlefield and son Oar.
win were guests at the home of Mr. and |
n "a Gland Brainard this week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19

the contractor is filed and accepted.
The right is reserved to reject any or all
bids.
Dated Jan uary ia, 1917.
ROY G. BAILEY,
AMOS PARMENTER,
board of County Road Commissioners,
Shiawassee County.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Leigh jordan of Ea
mon. who have been guests of Mrs.
Jordan's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. M
Thomas 632 North Ball street, wei.
coined nine pound son Saturday night
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
SUBSCRIPTION RATES


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WEEKLY Thursday sl a
year, Is GENTS quarter, 10 cents
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Specimen copies sent free on
application. The Weekly Repub.
ican will be sent free for three
weeks to anyone who wishes to
try it. %
All subscriptions are payable in
advance. Address
THE REPUBLICAN
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19

Rose E. McCaughna, damage to barn
by lightning MOUNTAINEERING.
G. w. Warren (adm'r OF Davis Est.),
barn destroyed by Ore. 49,. go.
X. Il. Sheldon, cow ruined by fire -.
crank Richards, Derham COW killed
by lightning ..........,......
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
STATE OF MICHIGAN, mo
COUNTY OF SHIAwAsSEE 10

STATE OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF SHIAwAssEE5 90
+. II. Rush, President, and u. ID. Hurrell
Secretary. OF said Company, do each for himself
depose and say they have read the foregoinl
statement and know the contents thereof ahC
they have good reason to believe and do believe
said statement to be true.
f. H RUSH, President.
u. ID. HURRELL, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 9tf
day of January, A. ID. 1877.
A. w. BURNETT
-,.. Notary Public.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
OFFERS FOR ST. 90

a more comprehensive and intelli-
gent survey of what is going on In
the world than any other weekly
magazine. 1t goes into every state
in the Union.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-12
GERMANS FLEE
Continued from First Page.)

Russians took 2.O60 prisoners and 20
uEnS. They also advanced west ward n
the left bank Of the I.omnica river and
pressed forward on the Rogurodchan
Xnlotvin front Tho announcements
were made hy The war office today.
The Russians have reached the Po-
sircz- Lcsimvka- koSmac2 lire. In tho
lighting between sunday and Tuesday
in the direct ian nj nnlina tho Russians
took more than 10000 prisoners and 81
guns.
lin III" course Of the day. says the
official statement. we captured more
than @.nnn prlsnn"rs and 30 guns. Alto
gc,h"r in III" three days battle from
The Sth Ia the 10Th in Tho direction Of
Dolina we took prisoner more than l0h
officers and lO.W0N men. our captures
of heavy raIibre. and large number of
large quantity Of engineering material
and military stores.
ON tho remainder nf ihr front there
has hc"n artillery firing which was
moro intense in the direction OF IloChof
and south OF Brzezany.
lithuanian and caucasian fronts: The
SituRti ion is unchanged.
ION the Baltic sea on Monday squad
rons nt enemy hydroplnncS carried out
three flights over ArcnSbnrg and the re-
gion NJ Tsrclla. dropping about 70 bombs
m tho rnadSt ends. batteries and various
structures without result. causing no
loss or danger. On Sunday q Zeppelin
flew over tho southern extremity OF the
Aland archipelago"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-12
Authorities Shut Down
The Grand Rapids Races

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, July IL
Sheriff Berry informed Judge Murphy,
promoter Of the running race meeting
here that six warrants would be served
upon the promoters as soon as the first
hct was made at the track to-day. Judge
Murphy announced this afternoon that
10 moro races will be held here.
The Grand Rapids race meeting, TO
yival Of running races in Michigan. be
gan July and was 10 have continued
ten days. Betting was conducted At the
track on the Paris Mutual systems with
out machines
The first complaints were made 10
Prosecuting Attorney Hotflius Monday.
charging that because Of machines not
being used. there was no way or telling
whether the management was paying
the proper return to bcttors. The pros
ecutor ordered Sheriff Berry to enforce
the Michigan antl-betting law. but did
not order racing stopped.
Races were conducted yesterday and
bets were placed. The West Michigan
State Fair Association. under whose
auspices the races were staged. declared
Yesterday it would so into court 10 test
Its rights.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-12
1t Positively Indicates Your
Blood Needs Purifying.

When YOU see person with clear
skin, flushed with the color of pertect
health, you will notice that the SKIN
is smooth and free from blemishes.
There are no pimplps, splotches, nu,
mors. 1t will be true Of the face ana
true of the body. Ii Is sure indica-
ton that rich red blood is coursing
through the veins. 1t means that the
blood is full of red corpuscles. 1t
would be able to throw of a minor
ailment Immediately, and be In much
better shape to successfully combat
any of the more serious and stubborn
diseases, which We are all liable TO-.
For the same reason that healthy.
clear skin is an indication of strong
pure blood. blotchy and pimply skin is
an indication OF a disordered condl'
ton of the blood.
Improper eating and drinking, In
temperate habits. or unwise treatment.
of simple infections, cause the blood
to deteriorate, producing effete mai
ter which acts as poisons and the cir
culation carries these poisons to the
various tissues, especially the skin:
Then the blood begins to throw on
the humors and acids through the
pores and glands Of the skin. produc-
ing Eczema, Acne. letter, Psoriasis.
Salt Rheum and other skin eruptions
of various kinds.
Eczema usually appears with Il
slight redness Of the skin. followed by
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-12
BRITISH AIR RAID
ON TURK CAPITAL


LONDON July ll.-An air rhiu OH
the army feet off tonStartl1"ple WINS
announced in II statement Of the BRUSH
war office today. l!omhs were droppch
ON the Turkish cruiser Ywuz Sultan Sc
lin, formerly the German cruiser Zoe
ben. The extent Of The damage TO TN"
vessel is not given.
The war office at GnnSlantInhple also
was nltarkeh and 4 direct hit was oo-
tanned by the Hritish.. who returned
without casualties
The statement follows:
"A report has been received from the
admiral In the eastern Mediterran-
can that on The night Of Monday sue
crssful attack WAS carried out by the
ROYAL naval air. service against the
Turliish-Cierinun fleet lying of Cnnstan-
tinoplc in the Golden Horn. When the
Goelrn surrounded by warships. In
Gliding submarines. had been located. nm
attack was made from height of 500
feet Direct This were obtained on the
Gurben and on other enemy ships near
her Rig explosions took plncc on board
them and several fires were observed.
The war office WINS also attacked and
a direct hit was obtained. The enemy
appeared to have been completely sur
prscd. rs until tn" bombs had been
dropped no anIi-aIrrrnft batteries opened
fire our force returned without any
casualtirS.'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-12
CHANGED PLACES.

ST. LOUIS, July 1l.--Philadelphia
and ST. Louis changec places in the
American league race today. when the
visitors buttcd five st. Louis pitchers
hard and won. 10 to ). The locals now
are in last place. ST. Louis rallied when
Myers weakened in the eighth and got
four runs on an error by Jameson,
Sloan's home run. doubles by Pratt and
Jacobson and single by Laran
Schang got three hits and two sacrifices
In five trips To the plate and Strunk
got three hits and TWO walks in five
trials. Score:
Philadcra. 3anO3 SOL 3-13 16 |
st. Louis. 0 q q 0 0 O. 5 10 0
Myers. Seibold and Schang; koob.
Wright. Molyncaux, Martin. Park and
SEVERED. Hale.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-12
YOUR SKIN
DISEASE IS
A WARNING.

pustules, from which flows a huid that
dries and forms a crust. and the itcn-
ing Is intense. 1t is generally on the
back, breast, face, arms and legs.
In letter, the skin dries, cracks and
bleeds; the acid in the blood dries up
the natural oil Of the skin, causing
dry, feverish condition.
Acne makes its appearance on the
face in the form Of pimples and olack-
heads, while Psoriasis comes In scaly
patches on different parts OF the body.
The safest way to handle any skin
disease Is to first purify the blood
with S. s. S. and put 1t IN condition 70
do It's work properly. S. s. S, removes
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skin. instead OF beng lrritateo ana
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fresh, healthy blood. External appli-
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while they are generally needed 10
use locally In order to soothe the Itch
ing and pain, caused by skin anec'
tions, cannot permanently cure the
trouble because they do not reach the
blood
6. s. s, goes down into the circula.
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and restores the blood to its normal.
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-12
GREEKS TO WORK OUT
THEIR OWN PROBLEMS

rARIS. July 1l.--lt is now Iearncu
that tho initiative in calling the en-
,.ntc conference 10 meet in l'ariS al inc
end of this month for consideration Oh
The Balkan situation came from FRANCE
md Great Britain. and mol from RuS-
sia. The British and french author'-
ties desired To consult With allied gov
crnmcnls in regard L. the military STU
nli0n on the Macedonian irnnt ana LIN
best means or enabling the Greek p"u-
tle 10 work out their own rrupIrlHS'
Consequently the attitude ~ thf Rus
sian provisional government. as SGT
forth in the. rrrcnt announcement III
PetroCrad. is quit" in harmony "lth
that Of Russia's allies. tThc RUSSIAN
announcement deprecated the enforced
abdicalion Of King Constantine VI
Greece. declared Tor the poiic! OF non
Interference with small natinnS ana
said that on account nf the happenings
in Greece. Russia had declined 10 par
ticipalr in the military expedition re-
Gently sent thcre.)