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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-03-15
NORTHEAST DICKINSON

Arthur Stein returned home from
Chicago Tuesday.
Several from here attended THE
Garden of Allah at Junction City
Mrs. Will Moore visited Mrs.
Harry wilkins Wednesday,
The home talent play at Fairview
Friday night was well attended. The
young people all did their parts
well.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wick Wilson visited
at Will Chamberlin's Jr Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Dobbins, Mrs.
Roy Baer and baby and Miss Maude
scripter from Abilene attended the
play at Fairview school Friday
right.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Ferris and
children took dinner at w. r.
Thomas Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Grey visit
ed at VIII Potts Sunday.
Guy Marts is sick with measles.
Mr., and Mrs. Chas. 10y and son
and Mrs. John Wilkins took dinner
at Harry wilkins Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes Blair and
children visited at T. G. Lyons
Sunday.
The funeral of William J. Geist
was held Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Hassler and family
visited their daughter, Mrs. Everett
Pierce, Sunday.
Miss Nora Hassler is sewing for
Mrs. S. Juan.
Miss Ada Grey is better at this
Velma True is helping Mrs. B. L. /
Grey this week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-03-15
d. c. II. 5. NOTES

The basketball season closed with
the tournament at Manhattan on
last Friday and Saturday. The
Dickinson County high school was
defeated by the Salina high school
in the semi-finals The basketball
team did remarkably well for be-
einners. None of it's members had
played in the first team Of last year
except Harshman, who Joined the
team late
Preparations are being made for
the county basketball tournament to
be held at the Dickinson county high
school. Saturday, March "a, begin
ming at 10 a m. Four cups will be
presented to winning teams. Three
TO the boys and one to the winning
girls team.
Plans have been completed for a
teachers normal review course be-
ginning Tuesday, April 10, and
lasting six weeks A review OF arith-
metic. grammar. reading. agriculture
and civics have been definitely ar
ranged for in separate classes, with
experienced teachers. Professor
Searson. Professor Macarthur and
Professor Adams from the State
college; Professor
Schoenhals Of the Hays Normal and
Professor schwegler OF the Kansas
State University have been secured |
as lecturers.
Definite arrangements have been
made for the bee keepers course
on Mondays April 2. 16. 80 and May |
"a. beginning at 2 p m. This is in
tended for bee keepers but Il will /
also be open for students and all
other persons interested.
The bee keepers convention for
north western Kansas will be held In
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-03-15
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
CARLTON

!. Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Mey
er, Thursday, March s, son, t
whom they have given the name
Virgil Maynard.
The Presbyterian Missionary SO
iety met with Mrs. VIM. Boyce Sr
Thursday of last week. Mrs Max
Donly was the leader and the serv-
ing committee was composed OF
Mesdames VIM. Boyce Sr., j. Boyce,
w. F. Bogart, A. L. Bogart and j.
L Bogart. The president, Mrs.
Mitchell, appointed committees for
the anniversary meeting which will
be held in the church April 12.
Paul Nicolay and Theo. Nusz of
Abilene were here Friday on bust
ness.
Mrs. Luella Poindexter and daugh-
ter Louise, of Abilene, were guests
Saturday and Sunday of F. E. Not
tori and daughter.
Mrs. Gertrude Alexander Of Abb
lene was here on business Saturday
Misses Alma and Beatrice McDer-
NIT of Salina were week end guests
of Miss Viola Baker. Miss Baker
teachers in Dist. 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Dalrymple and
Mr.. Witwer of Abilene visited at
the Thos. Mitchell home Sunday.
W. W. Davis and family and Mrs
Emma Davis of Abilene called on
friends here Sunday as they re-
turned from a long ride to the south |
part of the county.
The Mitchell house is being re-
paired and will be occupied by w.
E. Bogart and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Tolbert, Mr..
Harvey Tolbert and two sons, all
If Solomon, visited Sunday evening
1t the home of Mrs. Vera Tolbert.
Mrs. VIM. Bell, who has been i'll
Il her home in Salina, was able~to
.ome Sunday to her fathers home
ere. She was accompanied by Mrs.
rOhn Humbarger who went on to
holland to visit relatives.
w. F. Bogart, who bought the
T. R. Wilson store, will hold an
pening Saturday, March II. Mr..
'ogart has rearranged this store,
as added a snew supply of grocer
IS and dry goods and already estab-
shed a reputation of pleasing his
ustomers. He is ably assisted by Z
If. Wallace Maxwell.
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TAINIAGIl
l5w2t

Miss koenig of Sunnyside visited
her sister, Mrs r. G. Petit. and
Family over Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs Milton Jordan and
children were guests Of Mr.. Jordan s
sister, Mrs Johnson and family
Mrs steele has been quite i'll the
last week
Mr. and Mrs Frank Stewart
visited Mr. and Mrs. 3 W. Stewart
The play given by the Cheeyer
young people was well given and
the house was crowded. We hope
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-03-15
BELLE SPRINGS

Mr.. Herrick, the COW tester, is in
this vicinity this week.
Elder Jesse Eyster conducted the
services at Belle Springs Sunday
morning.
Miss Elizabeth Longenecker is
working for Mrs. Lee Markley this
eek.
The surprise party which was held
on Mrs. Lulu Engle, was well at
tended.
Miss Mamie shank is spending a
few days with her sister, Mrs.
Harvey Kaufman.
Elder Lee Markley conducted the
services at Newbern Sunday morn
ing
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-03-15
sUTPHENs MILLS

Rev Griffis returned from West
moreland Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Grogg visited at
Theo. Marts' Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Ora MeNeal and Mrs. V. ].
True visited at B. L. Grey's Friday.
Elizabeth Lowe and AWE Lowe
we're in Junction City Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. True were shopping
in Chapman Saturday.
Adele. lola and Roland Hill visit
I'd Ada Grey Friday
Mrs. Floyd Amess is on the sick
list.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-03-15
q. A. n. Meels MAJ, 1o.Is

At meeting Of the convention
committee Of the Kansas department
Of the 6 A. r. Woman's Relief
Corps, Ladies Of the G. A. r.. Sons
of Veterans and Auxiliary Of the
Sons Of Veterans, held at Salina Sat-
urday, May l6, II and is, we're
dates selected for the state G. A. r.
convention in Salina.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-03-15
Farm Loans

Farm loans that are maturing can
be renewed at very reasonable rate
of interest. Fire and automobile ac-
cident insurance can be obtained
from A. R. Pautz, Abilene, Kan.
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-03-15
YOUR LAST CHANCE

To close out our stock Of auto
robes and horse blankets for the sea-
son we give a reduction in prices
that will make every article bar
gain. This Is your chancellor you
will need them and they are first
class stock. c. r. SNYDER.
o -.o4af,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-03-15
Free of Charge

It's about a two minute job, with
everything handy. Come in any
time. whether you trade here or
not. We want to double the wear OF
your shoes without costing you a
cent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-03-15

Pure Buff Orpington eggs for
Matching. 81 per setting. Phone L.
W. Beeler No. 1871. Abilene, Kan.
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-03-15
Horses on Alfalfa

Engage your horses on alfalfa
pasture for the summer " mile
northeast Abilene. L. Reep, phone
1888. 15w2ts
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-03-15
Seeds For Sale

Red Texas seed oats, red and
white kafir corn Inquire of F. L.
Blaesi & Son, Phone 1896, Abilene.
Swtfd-f-tf
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For Sale

I Ford touring car, 1913 model,
$125; | Ford touring car 1913
model $3.50; / Mitchell 35 h. p. 1912
model 500. These ears are in good
shape See H. b. Peatling, Talmage.
15w2t
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For Sale

Team smooth mouth mares; sew
Kready, Abilene, R. 5. Farmers
eral coming three geldings. II. M.
phone Buckeye. Sw2td2t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-03-15

Hotel For Sale, Rent or Trade
At Manchester, 10 rooms, good
patronage. Must sell on account of
sickness. Inquire at once at 210
Cottage street. 5dtfwtf*
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
RECORD OF THE PAST
No Stronger Evidence Can Be Had
in Viroqua

Look well to their record. What
they have done many times in years
gone by is the best guarantee offuture
results Anyone with bad back:any
reader suffering from bladder trouble,
from kidney Ills, should find comfort
ing words in the following statement.
Mrs. Martha Mason, Viroqua. says.
~ suffered from duh, uagging back
aches and sharp pains across my lOius.
/ had constant headache and alfred,
languid feeling in the morning.
was annoyed by dizzy spells and could
hardly attend 70 my homework Ny
kidneys were weak Doan's Kidney
pills regulated the action Of nay kid
news and relieved the aches and pains
in nv bacr. I was rid Of the head
aches and dizzy spells, too, and that
tired feeling left me.
STEADFAsT CONFIDENCE
Over six years later, Mrs. Mason
said: "All / have ever said in praise
Of Doan's Kidney Pills holds good ]
still have a good opinion Of them.
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don'tsimp-
ly ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pflls-the same that Mrs. Ma
son has twice publicly recommended.
Foster ilburu Co, Props, Buffalo,
y. Z.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
First pub. ication April q l9t7--.
SUMMONS

IN JUSTICES COURT. VERNON COUNTY
State Of Wisconsin, City Of Viroqua S..
TO. John Hanson.
You are hereby notified that summons ans
parnishee have been issued against you and your
property qarnIshed To satisfy the demand Of a. w
Townsend amounting 10 1850 Now unless yol
shall appear before >. X. Pollard "A Justice Of the
Peace IN aud for said Vernon county. 1T hrs ofcs
in city Of Nirnqua. on the 25th day al April ID
1915. at 10 O clock in the forenoon. judgment vii
be rendered AGAINST ou and ynur property sold e
pas the debt
Dated this 2nd day Of April A d i9iT
A. " TowNsEND Plaintiff.
c. } SMITH. Attorney for Plaintiff
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
uHuRca NorKS

UNITED LUTHERAN. E, o. Hofstead, Pastor
Easter services in Viroqua at i0.30 Zion at 9 80
On Monday in Bethel at 1880 and Esofea at $50.
Song service Sunday evening in Viroqua al 80.
Bethel ladies aid viii be entertained Thursday
afternoon by Mrs. Arthur GronninE.
Choir practice Thursday evening in the pars5n-
age.
UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH
South Kickapoo ladies' aid meets with Mrs Elmer
Hooverson April 5.
Services in East Kickapoo on Good Friday at
n ocioekin Utica Easter day. IN kickapoo the 9th
in Freeman Thursday. the 5th.
THE HAUGE's CHURCH
EASTER SERVICES io Franklin Sunday At IT..
lnnmanuels at Services Good FRIDAY in Zion at q
Ladies aid Of Zion meets with Mrs, Erlard Han
son. on April II.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Bible school at 10. preaching at a. sermon The
Message Of Esster. Young peoples meeting $50
i3o program by the Bible school Sermon: Risen
Evangelistic meetings are being held every
night this week except Saturday. Services begin
| Contest in the adult classes close next SUNDAY
CONGREGATIONAL
| Sunday school at Ie. worship ard address at IL
| CommaDdry Knights Templar IN attendance. Ves
/ per communion service at O'Clock The chou
will render special Easter music at both services
| Special Holy week services on Thursday and Fri
Ladies' society will be entertained in the church
parlSrs on Thursday afternoon by committee Nos
SYNOD CHURCH
| Communion services in Viroqna Friday at 1880
/ Easter service in Viroqua next Sunday at l0.3.
| and at klckap0o at $50,
METHODIST CHURCH
! Sunday school TO- Prof. r. L. Heudel Supt
/ Public worship II and 7.30. Epworth League b.30
Minnie IattA President hidweek service Thurs
DAY $50.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

AT Hauge's parsonage in Nroqua, by Pastor J
}. jacobson. April !. Mr.. Otto TryRgestad Of Har
mony. and Miss Olga Knutson Of Viroqua. mem
bsrs of leading families. They were attended b.
Ray Tryggestad and N ISIS Sophia Knutson. The!
viii take up farming south Of the city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
MARIE D

At S. nod parsonage Saturday. March 81. bs
Rev. H. Smelly, Harold jacobson and Ida Olson.
both of Viroqua vicinity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

-Barker's Anticeptic will knock
bad odor on sore. sweaty feet in IF
teen seconds. All drug stores.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

At the same place. by Pastor jacobson. April T.
Mr.. 10. Fladhammer Of Franklin. and Miss Anna
Thompson, daughter Of T. A. Th0mpson Of JefFer
son. They were attended by Ralph Thompson
and Miss Mary FladhammeF.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

If YOU intend To paint this spring
let US show you our formula for wealth
er proof paint .. +. Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

Jewel Aurora Newton was born ugust It. 1875
in Retreat She moved to Montana in 1901 and
was married to WIN Todd in 1916 He passed
away three years later. From Montana she NOV
ed 20 California and then to Idaho where she re-
sided six years She was married 10 Herman c.
Higgins February %. 1915. After a lingering ill
ness of six weeks she ed at Lacrosse March 81
1917 aged Al years. She was a member Of the
Christian church. uniting while in Montana. She
is survived by her husband. four sisters. Mrs Jas
Honaker. ViToqua, Mrs Chris Ellefson, Retreat
Mrs. Glen BenshoH and Mrs. Carl Wilson both of
North Dakota: her father and mother also Of
North Dakota. Services were held March o. at
Liberty Pole, J. Bullock Of the Christian church.
Viroqua officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. 7. Ashbaugh of Minneapolis
were present at the funeral
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

Mrs. Jessie Marie Hayden. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Jcran II Phillips. was born in Vernon coun-
y. NoN euber & ISIS She was married TO Pc cy
Hayden aay %. 1914 After an illness of six
weeks 1T her home near Finley she was brought
here 20 receive medical treatment buzz passed
away in a few hours after arrival She leaves to
mourn a ushand. chi two-years lid and ar
infant babe Of six weeks, mother. father. Eve
brothers ard two sisters and many other relatives
and friends Jessie. although young, a .ov-
ing wife ard most devoted mother. She was
loved by all who knew her and will be missed by
her many relatives and friends both here and at
her home in Finley. Although being there not
quite year she made many devoted friends.
Services were held at the Christian church Fri
day afternoon Rev. Bullock officiating
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

Mrs. H. G. Thayer one Of the best known pio-
neer women Of Retreat community. died at that
place on Thursday. March 90 after a period Of
sickness She had attained the ripe age Of So and
played well the role Of wife mother and cherished
citizen and helpful neighbor. She was native
Of New York. and with her husband located at
Retreat forty years ago. Mr.. Thayer dying soon
after She maintained well her family Of two
sons and two daughters. all Of whom survive 20
bless her memory. They are; John w. Thsyer Of
Niroqua. Fred a. Thayer Of Retreat Mrs C. A.
BATTLES Of Retreat Mrs l. F. miller Of Montana.
She had u grandchildren and great grandchl-
dren. Funeral service was conducted at Retreat
on Sunday By Rev. Miller pastor Of the Methodist
church
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
=OBITUARY5

Bertha Marie Reed was born April :. 1859. came
to America May 80. 1876. united in marriage to
Hans Hlelter a year later. After an illness of
over year terminatins in an attack Of pneumon-
ia lasting two days. Mrs. Hjelter passed away
March IA. 1917. leaving to mourn their loss hus-
band and eight children; Lyder and Elmer of
Montana. who were unable to be present Mrs Joe
Deters of Viroqua. Mrs. John johnson and Mrs
Albert Johnson. Ole and Ellen Hjelter of Har-
mony. Nels Hjelter Of Jefferson also eleven grand
chii3ren and great number of friends. Mrs.
hjeiteswas well known for years as an energetic
Christ worker. always ready with helping
hand for ali. Funeral services were heidat Bad
az Lutheran church where large conKregati
ass nh ed, interment in Niroqua cemetery
The family wish to thank neighbors and friends
Ter their sympathy and assistance during the i'll
ness and death Of a beloved wife and mother.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

Mrs Mary HlRsek. of Hillsboro township died
on Febrt AIRY Z. age IS. She had been resident Of
that town forty two years She leaves son, John
Loslr, and daughter Mary Dank.
March 6. at the NJ. T. church in stodaard. by
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
THE HAuGR's cauRCH

EASTER SERVICES io Franklin Sunday at n
lumanuels at 2 Services Good Friday in Zion az
Ladies aid Of Zion meets with Mrs. Brlard Han
son, on April II.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
SYNOD CHURCH
CHuRCH

Communion services in Viroqns Friday at 1880
Easter service in Viroqua next Sunday at l0.3,
/ and at Klckapoo at 80.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

Sunday school 10, Prof. Il, L. Heindel Supt
Public worship II and 80 EpwOrth League b30
Minnie Latta President Midweek service Thurs
day 1870
Imperial Valley press., 1917-10-04

US who is in it is determined that
when we finish this war it shall be
so thoroughly finished that nobody
Will ever start another"
Thus writes British transport
captain in letter to his local news
paper, describing how he had Just
lost twenty of his men, although they
were nearly dozen miles behind the
front, through a she'll from a Ger
man long range naval gun fifteen
miles away. The shell was a chance
shot. Here is the captains story:
eve have descended on war of
stink pots, Of spectacled chemists
leering horribly in obscure laborator-
les while they concoct the tortures of
the damned, of medieval poisons, of
flying death from the clouds. 1t is
less like war than some elemental
devilishness which man is as power
less to control as he was the volca-
noes which overwhelmed Pompeii or
St. Pierre. 1t is not alone in the
fortfront of the battle where man
Imperial Valley press., 1917-10-04
NOTABLE GUESTS HERE.
citing MatrOn Of Masonic Home l.
Visiting Mrs. Smith.

Mrs. Josephine Rossi, for the past
* months acting matron of the Ma
onic Home for Old People at De
ito, arrived last evening to make an
xtended visit in the Imperial Val
y. While here Mrs. Rossi will be
he guest of Mrs. A. w. Smith. Mrs.
NTH is also entertaining Mrs. Grace
Davis Lynch, a prominent newspaper
yoman of the South, was has recent
y been assisting in the organization
the National Red Cross in Oregon.
Mrs. Rossi came south to attend the
ceremonies incident to the dedication
the Masonic Children's Home at
,ovina i'll September, which was at
ended by prominent Masons from all
'arts Of the state, and has been the
recipient Of much social attention in
Alhambra, Monroyia and Los Ange-
les among members Of the Eastern
Star,
Imperial Valley press., 1917-10-04
H0LTWLLE GIRL
WINS HIGHEST
ESSAY PRIZE
HER ESSAY ON THRIFT IS Ap-
PRECIATED.
PRESENTED AT A FORMAL GER
EMONY.
ed Cross Organizes for Fall Work
Home Guards Dance Is
Set for Oct. III.

Miss Helen Moore, senior at the
Ioltville high school, has been award
d first prize for the best essay by
high school student on "Thrift, u
ccolding to word received yesterday
Y DR.. B. r. Crandall from tie na-
ional headquarters Of the contest. \
,old medal came along with the let
er. 1t was presented to Miss Moore
t the high school.
The contest was conducted before
he end Of school last spring. ScN-
cal months ago it was announced
hat Miss Moore had won first place
the county. Notice that she had
cen awarded first place in the ma
onal contest was only received yes
arday.
Members Of the high school faculty
ere proud today Of the distinction
lat has come to the school, The
ward is regarded as high praise for
>e schools English department,
7hich is in charge of Miss Oerter.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-10-04

stand face to face, but in quiet places
far back, where death filings himself
with outrageous violence and sudden
ness. The dead men have never seen
their foe; there has been no contest,
no combat,
Il witnessed an incident today the
like of which nave seen before, the
like of which IS happening every day
along these hundreds of miles of bat
tie line. 1t is as well you. should hear
Of it who have quiet roof over your
heads, who wait placidly under your
umbrellas at the street corner for
your tram car.
81 was at a. crossroads, and vast
amount of traffic was moving by it,
guns and wagons and painting motor
lorries and officers on horseback and
ambulances. Far in front hung mo-
tionless in the air the long row of
balloons that marked the circle of
the front.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-10-04

But you could have done better a
Harrell's Music Store.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-10-04
: for camp. The survey is progressing

for camp. The survey is progressing
rapidly, he reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Rogers OF tres-
no have arrived here for a stay OF
a few months. Mrs Rogers, while
looking over Imperial Valley land
with q view of buying or trading, is
assisting Coy Carey, the painter, who
is now engaged in decorating the
front of Varney Bros. g. Co. store.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. +. Shaw have re-
turned from the coast. Mrs. Shaw
has been passing the summer at San
ia Ana. Mr.. Shaw went up about ten
days ago to attend a conference OF
county supervisors with the State
Highway Commission and returning
brought her home.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-10-04

hone your wants t. The Pre0-
nc get quick results.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-10-04
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
the couple became acquainted.
HOltyille Brevities.

3. w. Hayden has moved to Yuma.
c. Deihle has gone to Descanso for
an outing of few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. May have gone
to Garden Grove for an outing of a
few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Powell, who
have been passing the sumemr at San
Diego, are expected home in few
days.
Miss Ruth Armstrong, who has been
at Los Angeles since early last spring
studying music, has returned home.
Wallace E.. Miller, who left with
the last draft contingent, has written
friends that he is assigned to Com
pany +, 316th Engineers, American
Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs: G. H. Mccullough Of
Calipatria, father and mother of c..
B. Mccullough, have arrived here for
a visit of few days with their son,
who is expecting to leave either to
morrow morning or few days later
to enter training for the army at
American Lake.
Charles G. Frisbie. chief engineer
for the Imperial Laguna Water Com
pany, who is now engaged in making
a survey for an all American canal
to irrigate 100000 acres of land on
the mesa, was in town. He left again
Imperial Valley press., 1917-10-04
EVERY GRAIN TO BE WET THOI
OUGHLY.
Copper Sulphate is H~n sc 'Re b
Chemicals for Treatment
Of Wheat Seed.

Seaside Resort in Flanders, Sept. 8
Excursions to the seashore have
abolished in France since the begir
ming Of the war, one one invaded thi
excellent bathing beach today, 81,
ing it an unaccustomed animation.
An entire division of French poll
arrived in the morning, climbed O.
Of motor busses and motors with til
mud of Flanders still on them. /,
a few minutes they were making th'
surf fly as it has not done since 1913
They were the men with whom Gen
eral Anthoine had brilliantly take
the German'lines north OF Bixschoot'
When these heroes were relieved
their general told them what grea
service they had rendered to thei
country, and ended by asking:
"Boys, what can do for you?"
An officer, covered from head
foot with trench mud, stepped for
ward and said:
General, l think what all the mer
would prefer to anything else on eartl
is good bath"