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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
GoYERN0R TOwNsEND An LEGISLATION.

~ OvERNoR TOWNSEND was exceedingly fortunate
~ in his relations with the Legislature which
GENTLY adjourned.
The Governor is Republican; the Senate is slightly
Republican and tho House is strongly Democratic.
CSlder such conditions It natural to suppose that
At es during the legislative session there would be
CLASHES between the Governor and both houses
especially in view OF the many recommendations con.
tanned in the Governors inaugural address and subse-
uuent messages. However, nothing of the sort oc-
Cured
In fact the Governor may felicitate himself upon
the fact that tho Legislature passed practically all the
bills he urged and upon tho further fact that OF
them OF prime Importance The with which
he accomplished those results has given rise to wide
spread and favorable comment all three counties
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
SPIRIT OF THE
DELMARVIA PRESS
FLIES AS CIRCULATION BREEDERS

FLIES AS CIRCULATION BREEDERS
From the Harrington Journal
Bring twenty-five ordinary house
flies and ninety cents to this Office be-
tween now and the 18th Of April and
we will send you this paper one year
The only condition is that the flies
must be Of the homegrown variety;
none from distance. We believe in
patronizing home industry. even in
the matter Of flies.
THAT MOTHERS PENSION LAW.
From the Milford Chronicle.
The mothers pension law en-
acted by the legislature just adjourn
ed, gives TO Delaware a splendid
means 70 maintain that most sacred OF
all institutions instituted for the vel
fare OF all mankind, and the safe
guarding OF nations, THE HOME
! This law assures to the destitute
! mother OF children sufficient money
| for each child she may have OF her
| own flesh and blood to maintain her
self and the children under one roof
where she can care for their mental
and physical welfare, as we'll as their
moral training This law is the direct
results Of the efforts OF the Improved
! Order of Red Men. and several good
women, who recognized the great loss
to any state by the destruction OIL
even one home. be it ever so humble
/ The moral welfare of course Is para
I mount Of Importance. but the econ
| omic side OF the question IS Cquall,
! important to the people at large. BY
maintaining the mother and the child
rem under one roof. all the better re
suits arising from home arc securei
and the State or county is relieved
| from the possible care OF children
who with the environments Of char
ity home, or some charitable institu
ton, to which they would NATURAL
drift after the home OF the mOthe
was broken up. and where they woul
certainly grow to man or womanhoo
under conditions which are not cor
duciye for the manufacture Of hig
grade citizens. The Mothers Pensio
law marks long step forward in III
history OF Delaware for morals an
economy OF man and womanhood. TIL
effort for this splendid conse-vatio
Of humanity again proves that the el
I franchising OF women would be
blessing to all the people.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
sELLEFoNrE cIVIcs CLUB.

Bellefonte Civlcs Club will meet at
the home Of Mrs. James Wright at
Hillcrest at 2 o'clock tomorrow after
noon.
Members OF the executive commit
tee will meet at the home Of Mrs
Ralph Dinsmore at 7.30 o'clock this
evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02

After all IT isn't so much that Uncle Sam needs men
IS that men need Uncle Sam
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
LET the Gas Range Solve
Your Kitchen Troubles"

What are your kitchen troubles
any way?
Let's Seel
Dirt, dust, ashes, high fuel bills.
excess heat, meals late; cooks tenn
per running high; husband cross.
children peeviSh, etc
Why all this fuss and worry
when Gas Range will smooth out
all the rough spots, and do your
cooking better and cheaper than any
change from old fashioned kitchen
NTT N1GT 000
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02

Another revolution grows out OF the great war-Brit-
III Government says 10 favors votes for women.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02

Did you ever stop to think that while the Germans
shortened their line they also shortened the enemys
line?
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02

They failed to make it Germerlca; now they're try
ing Germexco
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02

Cleveland man drew knife from his pocket
startled onlookers with the cry, They say I'm Ger
man spy-and I'm not and then he slashed his throat
Boy, page the little group OF Willful men,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02

You'd imagine the commander Of tho Moewe to have
a snapper name than "the Burgrave and Count Won
DEMONSTRATION"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02

If you about change from old fashioned kitchen
methods to ones, WHY TAKE A CHANCE when l6OOO
homes in Wilmington have
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
PERMIT FOR NEW GARAGE
Handsome Building to BE Erected by
Grover T.. Dula ut Shnfcr and
Brond Streets.

John L. Butler. Building Inspector.
yesterday authorized Grover c. Dula
to proceed with tho ~remodeling OF
the two-story brick garage. which
now stands at the southwest corner
OF Broad and Shafer Streets. The
permit was issued through Carneal
d Johnston. architects.
According to the plans. the structure
Will practically be rebuilt and a hand
some two-story brick garage, show
room and service station Will be erect
ed. The total cost of the improve
ments is estimated at $27.474. The
contract work Will be done by r. 81.
Anderson & Co.
When the structure is completed 1t
VIII be occupied by the n. D. Stone
Motor Company.
The site on which the new garage
will he erected was recently acquired
by Mr.. Duia from 10 Lane Stern, spe-
cia' commissioner. for s55. 900. The
lot mas a frontage Of nearly 100 feet
on the south line of Broad Street and
a depth of 100 feet.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
REGULAR ARMY GROWS
Thousands Are EnIistins in order TO
Escape Service Through
Draft.

WASHINGTON. July 25.-Potential
hshting men throughout the country
are enlisting in the regular army at
an unprecedented rate. Reports from
the country at large showed a remark
able Increase to-day. The days latest
hgures Tor the country are 2.2s4 men.
To-day's reports show that o5s men
enlisted in New York. 21o in Penn
~sylvania' 3oT in Massachusetts. $50 in
Illinois and 1876 in Ohio. In Indiana
lal recruits were accepted.
Robberies Reported.
Mary Garrett, 3007 G Street, report
ed to the police last night that a long
FUR cape valued at 800 and a plush
coat worth $40 were stolen from her
yesterday.
BENJAMIN Engelberg. 11s North
Eighth Street reported that an auto
tire was stolen from his car carly last
night. causing a loss to him of s2S.30
j. l. Chapman. S23 North Twenty
seventh Street reported tina a watch
valued at SIS was stolen from his
vest while he was working at the
Richmon Cedar Works.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
MIN. Rebeccn J. Mcleod victor.

LYNCHBURG, VA. July :5.-Mrs.
Rebecca ]. Mcleod Victor, eighty
five years of age, widow of Henry D.
Victor. died early to-day at the resi-
dence OF her daughter. Mrs. ]. r. MILL
ner. She was a native of Stephens
City. Frederick County. and was the
daughter of the late Lorenzo D.. Nc
Leod and Anna Bell Tilden. who were
members of the best known families
Of that section of their day. Mrs.
Victor was a resident of Lynchburg
about ffty-eight years, having come
TO this city soon after her marriage
in Stephens City, and she survived
her husband twelve years. She was
a member Of the Methodist church
being identified for many years with
the congregation of Memorial church.
Surviving her are the following chill
dren: Henry NJ. Victor. Charlotte. ".
G.; w. e. Victor. manager of ]. r.
Millner & 2 Company; John Victor.
president of the Peoples National
Bank and president Of the Common
Council; Mrs. William c. Goode and
Mrs. j. R Millner. all of Lynchburg.
She has three surviving sisters. Mrs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
NJ. Jones.

Rev. w. C. James. D. D.. pastor
OF Grove Avenue Baptist Church will
conduct the funeral ser vices this after
noon over the body OF r. NJ. Jones.
who died yesterday at Memorial Hos
pital. The funeral will be held from
the home of Mr.. Jones daughter, Mrs.
Lee B.. Hancock. 1908 Hanover Ave-
nue.. Besides his wife. Mrs. Hettie
L. Jones, Mr.. Jones is survived by
one daughter. Mrs. Lee b. Hancock:
one brother. Benjamin F. Jones. and
six grandchildren. Misses Mildred,
Emily and Elizabeth Hancock. Mrs.
Ordway Fuller, Palmer T. Hancock and
Dudley Jones.
Mr.. Jones was a Confederate vet
eran, and for many years had been
an active member of Grove Avenue
Baptist Church. Prior to his retire
ment he was a contractor and was
well known in business circles. He
was a member of a number of orders
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26

office in detail. In a recently pub
lished comment they report that the
department is "honeycombed with sub
terranean politics. The people vague
ly know that the results are not COM
m~cnsurate With the millions spent, etc.
In short, that our greatest depart
ment. the one in which merit and
scholarship are alone supposed to
count. and in which, above all others,
we need that quality known as back
bone. is merely a great political in
trigue-"honeycombed with subterra-
mean politics." Why has Mr.. S~tearnes
not met this indictment? Is he going
to answer the indictment or is he re-
lying on the INFINITE capacity Of Ia,
American people to forget?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
MN Missing From Hom.

S. c. Bittle. forty-two wears old =,
1912 Ashland Street. left home ,en
days ago. telling his wife he was go.
Ing to South Carolina and she sa va
he appears to have dropped complete
~ out OF sight. Mrs. Bittle says she
mas written to persons in the place
where her husband said he was going
but he is reported not to have been
there. When he left Richmond Bit
tie is said to have worn a dark coat
and striped trousers. HIS is partial
" gray and slightly over five feet in
height. Mrs. Bittle said she would
be most grateful for information about
her husband.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
COLLEGE MEN WANTED FOR
RESERVE FLYING CORPS
Lieutenant Stewart Tells OF Oppor-
tunities for Enlistment at
This Time.

Wv commitment ~
This Time.
College men are wanted by tho
United States Navy for the reserve n.y.
ing corps and splendid opportunities
exist In this service all along the line.
according to Lieutenant Stewart In
charge Of the Richmond office. I'm
the reserve flying corps men with edu-
cation and character may now train
In the reserve flying corps for COM
missions in the navy" said Lieutenant
stewart yesterday.
The navy is anxious for more mu-
sicians. more machinists and there Is
plenty OF room for hat line. It was
said. The opportunities are aluring
Tor men who can make good as out
lined by the Navy Department. The
pay Is fully up to civil life standards
for men we'll fitted for service and
1t is pointed out that protection. med
ical bills and travel add to the at
tractiveness Of the service.
Lieutenant Stewart said in the or
binary seamen class of navy men the
Richmond station furnished ample
men at present. we are limited to
twelve enlistments a week in this
branch of the service" said the lieu
tenant. The draft has caused what
the market reporters would call a bull
sentiment regarding enlistments.
The navy accepted six men yester-
day. including. William B. Knott. Din
widdie Courthouse: Sidney r. Clay,
Montrose. Va: Clarence H. Vaughn,
2lo North Thirty-second Street. Rich
mond; Fl. b. Willaferal. Plant City,
Fla; Carroll +. Pitts. Kiddsford, Va.
Twenty-Five navy recruits left yes
terday for the Newport. r. i. train
Ing camp. as follows: John T. Wright
man. Dan ". Marshall. j. B.. Bush.
John T. West, Leon w. Mcwane
Richard E. Guthrie. Thomas r. Wal
thall. John L. Crump. Alfred
r. Hirsey. William H. Eleenor, Err
nest W. Ryman, hospital apprentices
Alexander B.. Ballerd. Jr., oma w.
X. Clayton. w. o. Fannon. F. c. Pear
son. Albert Gibson. B. C. Goodwine.
]: W., Haynes. apprentice seamen J.
c. Tyler. landsman for yeomen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
steal. Eggs, Goe. to jail.

notwithstanding the Federal con-
troll of food and all that sort of thing,
Justice Crutchfield officially held in a
case in Police Court yesterday that
eggs Is eggs" and potatoes is po-
tatoes." just as pigs is pigs"
r. L. Mcdonald. colored, was con-
victed of having stolen three eggs
OF the value of Q cents and four small
potatoes Of the value of 5 cents from
the possession Of the Southern Ex-
press Company.
The court sent Mcdonald to Jail for
fifteen days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
II. o. Christian.

Funeral services will be conducted
this morning at 1880 o'clock in Oak
wood Cemetery, over the body OF
Robert Oliver Christian, who died
Tuesday afternoon in Gresham Court
Besides his wife. Mrs. Maria Curtis
Christian. Mr.. Christian is survived
by one daughter. Miss Roberta Lee
Christian, OF Norfolk. He was seventy.
eight years old.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
Charlie. E. Dickson.

Charles E. Dickson. of Covington
who died Tuesday in Richmond. al
the home of his son, X. NJ. Dickson
6l2 1-2 North Ninth Street. will be
buried In C%ovington to-day. Surviv-
ing Mr.. Dickson are his two sons, x
NJ. Dickson. of Richmond, and Denny
Dickson, of Berkeley. W. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
Richard ID. Seay.

Funeral services will be conducted
his afternoon at 4 o'clock from the
home of Mrs. Robert Z. Parkinson.
2423 Park Avenue, for her uncle.
Richard D. Seay. who died yesterday
morning. Mr.. Seay was about eighty
years old. He was a Confederate vet
Gran. serving during the war as a
member of the Paineville Rifles. For
many years he lived at Paineville. in
Amelia County.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
mcGovern Given Tire. Ye.u.

John McGovern. a travelling sales
man. who was arrested recently on a
charge Of having attempted criminal
assault upon a blind girl. Ada Smith,
near Laurel. was tried yesterday be-
fore the Circuit Court of Henrico Coun-
~ and sentenced to three years in
prison. McGovern spyas found not
guilty of attemptt iminal assault
with which he was : arged. but was
sentenced upon the charge Of aggre-
waited assault.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26

at the Mary Washington Hospital here
last night from blood poisoning. aged
siSty-eight years. She Is survived bv
five children, all of STAFFORD Countv.
Her body was taken to her home.
where funeral services will be- held
Tomorrow and interment made In tho
family burying ground. @
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
Nurse. Appoint.d.

On the recommendation Of DR.. Roy
x. Flanagan, Chief Health officer,
the Administrative Board yesterday
appointed Mrs. F. Crcxton. who has
been engaged as a temporary nurse
in milk station work. as a nurse in
tuberculosis and other necessary pub.
lie health work. Miss Willie Harris
was appointed to succeed Mrs. Crox-
ton in the milk station work.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
n. G.. kits,
Especial to The Times.Dispat

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
BRISTOL. VA. July 25.-N. G.. kits.
a member Of a well-known Virginia
family. died at his home here this
evening, aged sixty-two years. He is
survived by his wife and one daughter.
Among his surviving brothers are: J.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
Belvin Case Continued.

Because OF the absence of witnesses.
the case Of Preston Belvin. Jr.. charged
with desertion and nonsupport, was
yesterday continued to August 6. The
wife of Belvin is suing for divorce
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
Local Man Killed
on Submarine Duty
Jesse M. Cury Loses Life in
Explosion on Amc, ican Sub
mcrsiblc in Philippines.
rBy As.ocated Prer.1

wAsH1NGGzT 2fsoa july p 5ssss.1An explo-
sion yesterday on tho submarine AT
at Cavite. Philippine Islands. killed
five and injured three OF the officers
and crew.
The dead. as reported to-day in Of
fetal dispatches. are:
Lieutenant Arnold Marcus, Mill VAL
ley. Cal.
Machinist's Mate Harold H. Lang,
Dorchester. Mass.
Gunner's Mate othe -HopewelI.
Brushy Knob. Mo.
Chief Electrician Jesse 81. Curry,
307 Nicholson Street. Richmond, Va.
Machinist's Mate Joseph A. Kunz,
Cameron, Tex.
The injured are:
Chief Electrician Theodore Schaiblin,
Greenwood. Mo.
Fireman Arthur ". Jacobs, Rigby.
Idaho.
Machinist's Mate J.. P. Hixon.
Hixon's injuries are slight. The
others were seriously burned.
Following are the injured: Burns on
the waist an6 arms. Chief Electrician
Scharlin; Fireman A. NJ. Jacobs. second
class: Machinist's Mate J.. P. Hixon,
second class.
The cause Of the explosion from a
be due to the ignition Of gas within
the ship. The cause of the ignition of
these fumes has not been reported.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
B. kits. OF Bluefeld. w. Va. and E
D. and w. G. kits. Of Bland. Va.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ma.ters.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch1
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. July 25.-
Mrs. Elizabeth Masters. widow Of VIII
liam Masters, of Stafford County, died
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
Mrs. Dinnna Cumming.

DtHHHH OuHiIuEuRs
VA. July 25.-Mrs. Dianna
Cumming. ciGhty-onc years old. widow
OF Samuel G. Cumming, who served as
a nurse In the Confederate Hospital at
Liberty. now Bedford City, in the Civil
war, died to-day in the home Of her
son. S. Gordon Cumming. in South Kin
Street. Mrs. Cumming was the daugh-
ter of he late Captain Smith. She is
survived by two sons. DR.. Hugh Cum
ming. the private sanitary adviser to
Secretary Of the Navy Daniels. and S.
Gordon Cumming, a member of the
Hampton bar. Simple funeral services
Will be held tomorrow afternoon from
the residence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26

Jesse n. Curry. referred to above,
is tho son Of Mrs. C. A. Curry. who
had moved from her former home at
307 Nicholson Street, to 613 West Tween
ty-frst Street. She was informed yes
terday of her sons death.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
B. B. Horner. Roanoke. and Mrs. w.
D.. Chipley and Mrs. Etha Montgomery.
City.
George W. Ram.e1.

George w. Ramsey.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch1
LYNCHBUItG. VA. July 25.-GeorGe
w. Ramsey. who was se~venty-one
years Of age. died this morning at
his homo at Winesap. Amherst County.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-17

New Printed Batiste-Buds, stripes an
shades, 80 inches wide, at, yard.
New Cross Stripe Printed Voile--Crisp ia
daintiest color effects, at, yard. ..........
New Gren adene Waisting-Dark two-tone {
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-17
white ~ /NIY
eight; III A5@AA
500 HA w

lerwear, kkA NM
e. 800 T EJv
ose, NJ II
Sc
The New
Fabrics
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-17
ew Novelty Ear Rings, in all the
t styles and colors, the biggest
,o,un in citv. yery ponulpr. repl]

| $1.OO. Anniversary Sale Price. 5:
I Table SilverW
Great Saw
This Anniversary Sale of Silver c
time for Spring Wedding Gifts, ant
anteed to be exactly as represented
many years of reliable dealings.
an c.I,n,,uo,o v,;aoa I;pod
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-17
warranted, case and bracelet wit
eled Swiss watch, fully warran
be perfect timekeeper; regularl

anniversary Sale Prlce. ...S7 .UU
20 ~ Anniver
Mems Sur
IS F,
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oh piece is guar men $i.oo una
i'd backed by our weight, fine EgyI
made, form fifth
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-17
III R1lART VN 4 1HHttetH HSNAF

>S1
ry Novelties
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-17

S THROUGHOUT !
,ai Bargains in All De,
Anniversary
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-17
-------- AT
Heavy Gold-Filled Cuff Links, Mems Go


years wear; engraved free; 81 90 values Annivers
regularly Anniversary '"'e 'oVc Women's Solid {
Womens Soldered Link GoldFilled all coors and sly
Neck Chains fine links 75c and $10O to $500 values
values Anniversary Sale Price. .45c Price .......
s275 Solid Gold La Vaieres, with Mems Solid Golt
soldered link chains set with various finish engraved
colored stones. Anniversary Sale regularly. Anniy
pd
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-17

HE WEEK ~
'QrtmentS
Sale of Jewe..
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-17

a, dC-- IaIIIIIV CI bdI
IN .
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-17
rantee; $lU.UU value.
$ Hampden Pattern s.
forks, 6 teaspoons, s tai
lite lined chest; 15-yeal
ale Price. ...........'

hilo"ASh AANyt AS paw
20 years; $500 value. A
, of Sheffield Silver Plat
at Half Regular P
y Sheffield Plated Cass
lniversary Sale Price.
Id Plate Marmalade and
,es and other table article
Dress,
ting and Skirtin
.brics in Colors
this section will be Of spe
isplay here gives a correct KIN
west fabrics and colors, in m
Summer wear.
,oile Novelties-40 inches wild
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Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-17

poems oatse ao k Hn ana sugar sizes SO, 3S, 40
$3.50 Mems SOC Balbriggan
design, very heavy weight; shirts and drawers all
,versary Sale Price. .S2.19 g,
e. ~ black and tan coors,
lies, with real Guerns s Mems SOC Suspenders
$500 49,. CO.. S.. tic web and leather tri
Anniversary Sale Price 29c par ''.''' '.''...
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-17

.brics in Colors
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-17

~ IT,. =, FXINW In0AnN 0A1 ~

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Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-17
III Serges, Batiste,
Novelty Stripes an
tiles, etc.; worth W
-.

eSS MdIcTldlS, Au-W
this, Atwood Fren'
FOOL Challies; $40
. ,..s
Wool Dress Goods,
lll-Wool Poplins and
All-Wool Plaid Nov
rays and tans; goods
lie Price
LA, a handsome satin-fini
54-inch Checked Velour
per yard. Anniversary
..s.
Dress. Goods, light weie
,lain and fancy weaves
Y. '..,s.'....''s's''''
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Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-17
Pins, Circle and Friendship Pins,
Vallieres and a great many other
,es; soc regularly. Anniversary
, prica Ok ii

!, Sale Specials Tuesday in
ner Underwear and
,ishings a
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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-11-08
Death Calls Pioneer

At the unusual age of "a years and
five months, the death summons caine
to William August Matter Friday at
his home in Spring township, and the
remains were laid to rest in the
Lutheran cemetery OF that township
on Tuesday.
August Matter was the last of three
brothers who came to northern Hand
county from Iowa in the early eigh-
ties and established what was known
as the Lutheran colony. The Other
brothers were Rev. Franz and Her
mar Matter. One other brother. DIR.
Matter. survives them, and is now a
resident Of northwestern South Da-
kota.
August Matter leaves a wife and
three children to mourn his loss, the
son August and two daughters, Anne
and Lizzie, all residents of Spring
township.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-11-08
Intolerance"

ID. w. Griffith's fourfold spectacle
Intolerance" commences it's engage
mept of one night and a matinee at
the Opera House Saturday, Noyem-
Der 10.
Manager Waters states that the
big show has attracted the largest
seat sale of the season, and he ex-
poets a crowded house at every per-
Torrance.
Intolerance has virtually made Il
triumphant conquest of this country
for in every city where it has appear
ed its critics have proclaimed it the
greatest of spectacles, a master work
such as surpasses anything yet at
tempted or achieved.
Not wen Nero in his most prodigal
days it is said, ever staged such
splendors as Griffith shows in In
tolerance" During the progress of