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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-13
STATE WOOD.

MIR. and Mrs. VIM. $hauck entertain
| ed the following guests Easter Sun
day: Mr. and Mrs. BreitWeiser, near
Westminster; MFR. and Mrs a. L.
Davis and Mr and Mrs. John Davis,
| of Bird Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cor
such, Of Statewood; Miss Maude
$hauck, Of Baltimore; Messrs. Dennis
and Berry Buckingham and Mr. John
Parrish.
The Y. IN. B social at the MethO-
dist Episcopal parsonage last Sat
urday evening was we'll attended and
very much enjoyed The members
of the Y. P. B. regret very much that
Mrs. PardeW will not have charge of
them next year as she IL moving to
Baltimore Mrs. Samuel Monroe will
succeeded Mrs. PardeW a. Superin--
tendent of the XXI. IN. B.
Miss Grace Pardew, of Blue Ridge
College, and the Misses Knox, of the
State Normal School, are spending
tn Easter holidays in StateWood,
MIR Harry Monroe, Of Norfolk, va,
visited his parents, Mr. and Mira
Samuel Monroe, for Tho Easter holi-
days.
The Military Census enumerators
met at the Jar. 40. VIII. "a. M. hall i'm State
wood April q and organized. Geo. IT'D.
Knox was elected chairman, and
David IA. Arnold, secretary. This
precinct was divided into ten districts
and "a man appointed for each diviR-
ion. The work was begun at once
and in "a few days will To- completed
Miss Loucretia Shipley, of Cations
vile, spent from Friday until Tues
day with her cousin, Mrs. Melville A.
$hauck, of $tatewOOd.
Mr. W. Frank Barnes has rheuma-
tiam.
Some few farmers have planted
early potatoes.
Snow fell here Sunday night, and
Co., weather T. been very cold for
April.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-13
lNV 1ET,lGATD IEI.,.

Pauline, infant daughter of MI. and
MRS. George Leese, of near this place
died On Saturday last aged days. No
funeral services were conducted. Bur
It'll was made at Jerusalem'S, (Bach-
.man's) church on Saturday afternoon
Mr- and Mrs. George Eisenhuth and
daughter, LaRue, or near Mayherry.
spent Sunday &c the home of Mr. and
MRS. Andrew Eisenhuth, .Of Ebbvale-
Mrs. Roy Meyer, of $elins Grove,
T., spent a few weeks with her
mother, Mrs. I'LL T. Crumrine, OF this
place.
Mr Clayton, Giesey, of Hanover,
T., spent Easter at the home Of his
parents, Mr. md Mrs Jacob Giesey,
of this place.
The Mason ~ Dixon Co, received q
carload of crushed limestone which
they have for sale at this place
Mr. John Therit and family and
Mr. Jacob ,Giesey, Jr-, and family
moved I'D this place last week
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-13
MUST ALWAYS WAIT
ON DISTRIBUTION.

Sometime between now and Sep
tember 1st. everybody who can, family
and manufacturer alike should have
Coal enough On hand I'D last for \
months Next winter win be the
winter to try tine distribution facilities
of this country. Won cam cid your
"bft" nv ordering early Of Smith &
RaifSnider.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-13
ONTO WIN.

Samuel Repp and family, D- Myers
EnFlar and wife and Master Guy
Ever&tt SeEafcose attended on Sunday
family reunion at the home of MIS-
Rose Repp, of near townsville.
Ephraim BowersOx * assisting his
father, Francis BOWersox, at the
blacksmith shop
Military census district No. N, pre-
cinct NO. l, volunteers, completed on
Wednesday: II. Kurtz Warner, VIM
Bowers, James 8 Waltz, D- M- Eng
1ar, H. B Mering, B, L- Cookson
Luther Kemp, Mervin HiteShew, M
D. Smith. Grover o.. CARRIER, Samuel
Wilson, Guy M Cookson, VIM W.
Little and Charles E- Bankard.
The community was shocked and
Erieved the past week to hear of the
sudden and distressing death of VIM
C Devilbiss, which occurred in the
collapse Of the Halle building On
West Baltimore street, Baltimore
Wednesday morning. He was for
nerly of UniontOWn. He spent his
youth and early manhood in this
place, and has relatives and friends
here who were shocked tO hear Oi
the sad happening
Elder Philip Englar is improving
the house at the store property by
the. addition or several rooms and n
porch When completed ia will be
occupied by D. Myers Englar and
wife.
Mr. Lew Waltz III having his house
weatheFboarded and I'D building "A
stable.
Mmm~ TTyaaaa rs-TA--auu s -rs-s4a-
her friends in York county
CarrOlltOn Murray was home fol-
Easter.
The funeral of David Phillips, oi
1ayberry, took place at the Bethel or
Monday Interment at the Hill GENE
terry. Funeral service by Rev L F
Murray. Mr. Phillips was found dead
in his bed at the home of his daugh.
ter, Mrs. John MarQuart. The P. %
3. of A read tn burial service at tht
cemetery.
Miss Hilda Englar spent tine Easter
holidays with her friend, Miss Louise
Arnold, Of Burkettsville.
Mr. Henry TroutRelter died at hif
home, near town, or Saturday morn
ing. April vi, aged 6S years and !
day He survived his late wife, who
was daughter of the late Johr
Beard, one year. VI. Troutfelter IL
survived by his daughter, Mrs. Fan.
nie Michael, and one grandson, Hay.
den Michael, and sister, Mrs Mary
Haines, Of Ohio. Funeral services
were held at his late home CO. Mon
day by Rev Saltzgiver. Interment
in the Lutheran cemetery. Pallbear
Co. were Samuel Bare, Snader Devil
bliss, Charles Bankard, William Rob
ertson. William Little and Bentl1
Myerly.
Melvin ROutEOn went to Baltimore
On Wednesday aS delegate from tht
Pipe Creek charge tO attend tht
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-13
TIMELY TALK ON A VITAL CUES

WEfes IR we muSt cunt Gu expenses
lleFD mot punt our Coal in this SUMMER
The Man: Mot much. figure WG
cmm trim OR other things, but thlS i1
really am insurance premium besides
actually saving money. W1fes
guess yOn are right @t thnty Jlm. Well
buV MS usual Of Smith & ReffSnfderr
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-13
WINDIE HEIGHTS.

When do YOU think w. will have
warm weather.
Those visiting at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. William Gibson CT Sunday
we're Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Shipley,
Misses Florence Ewoldt, of Balti-
more; Eva Barber, Helen zahn, Eva
and Mary Shipley, Messrs. Nolan
Wilson, Donald Shipley, Frederick
Zahn, Olan Wilson and Lawrence
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.-tff A.l,EllE,,El] lE EE',,,

Owing I'D the unfavorable weather
Sunday evening, The special Easter
program was omitted until Sunday
evening, April 18th, at 7.30 p. m.
Owing 10 the absence Of the children
the Christian Endeavor service was
held. The topic was The Signifi-
canoe of Easter" There was about
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-13
HOW THE ROOSTER GOT HIS
PLACE ON THE BARN Wealth
ER TA%E

Tt came from ADVERTISING ne
crOwed about himself I'D much thMG
thew had t0 use hfs statue" says the
duck. wye would only 10y, @BHy your
Coal early from sOmebOdy-H yOu
don't know anybody amy better why
buy Of Smith AM Reifsnider.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-13
Ladies Gauze Hose 18c
Highland Linen Writing Paper Sc

This ID one of the best known of the standard
papers W. carry a tn different shapes to suit yt
taste Friends 81 distance Judge your taste bp yo
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
RAISES
BIG us. FLAG
AND HIGHEST ON LOWER
BORDER GOES UP STAFF AMID
AN ELABORATE PROGRAM.

What is claimed To be and probably what
il. the largest and highest American flag
~ the United States Mexico border iS fly
ing today from the top ot ninety-foot
ilagpolc at the town Of Pharr. The flag.
which ~ ~ TN 70 feet In size. was raised
Wednesday afternoon amidAt an clahor-
stfe program.
The ccrcmony was opened with "Amcr-
b., in which everybody assembled ou the
ground joined. After this there was an IN
%ocation hy Pr NJ. +. lIamncri followed bv
The hui-ing Vt the flag under die direction
of members 81 Company II, Serund Texas
Infantry, stationed at Pharr.
AZ the flag slowly mounted thG tall staff.
The crowd Joined IN singing the Star Span
glcd Banner" After this there was n adj
dress by stanton Allen ~ pharr. and then
X military drill IN The infantry company.
The ceremonies were concluded with Re
treat"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
VALLEY SHOULD GO FOR
ANEXPERIlIENTSTATT TTON
H0yyiHgtOn-SdyS NOiU Is Time For
Government To COHlefO Aid of Section

mental work. tobacco growing should ~
carefully tired out in the valley. And the
plants uf dru. value. should ~ undertak-
an by ihe government. on IN extensive
and fully equipped plant. There are many
native plants IN the valley ni mdoubtcd
drug value: and there are many others
that could he introduced there. and grown
with profit. IN All probability. The con
tnual increasing price Of drugs and the
possibility Of successful growing many OF
these drug plants in the valley should. in
itself hc sufficient stimulus 10 the govern
ment to undertake this experimental work
without any idea of compensatory value
for the loss of the cotton industry
This work has already. ! believe. been
called 10 the attention OF Congressman
Garner. through your Efficient citizen.
Comodore Cobolini, but il cotton growing
j. 10 be relnqui~hed the time would be
opporiune to further urge a consideration
that the valley should have already re-
ceived Yours. truly,
II. II. HARRINGTON,
Agricultural Director, Gulf Coast Lines.
kingsville, Texas, June 2S, 1917.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
GRE ECE-CE uTRAL POWERS
RE CATIONS DECL AIRED OF
SCOUTS RETURN
BR0NZED, HARDY
mo OFFICERS SCHOOL HAD ANY.
THING ON U.s." is WAY BOYS
SPEAK or MANEUVERS.

Bronzed and hardened and clear eye,
the members NJ Troop 4, Boy Scouts ~
America. last night returned frum ten
day~' training and maneuvcr camp on III,
Arroyo Colorado. According tu the scout ~
no school for officers Il being conducted uu
amy more intensive training style than
was the camp of he scouts
The days work commenced WI tyc-thir-
ty o'clock in the morning and wa~ fololwed
throughout the day hy duties of an kinds
incident to y camp-lccturc- hikes and
maucuycr- HI the evening after the last
permissible swim of the dav the scouts
were called into council and The muncu-
ver~ ot the day were discussed and ~tu-
rie> were told until nine o'clock when
guard WAS mounted.
Even the serious duties WI court mar
tIal were forced upon the Youngest line 81
defense. Some of the boys Just would 20
to sleep On post and that IL just a. -criou,
nm oiten>c m the scout, a- ID ~ III the arr
my. Several charges of that nature were
'prcssrred and when proven punishment in
keeping with the oiIen>e was inflicted. The
scouts were commanded BY the Rev.
George McMurry, pastor OF the First Bap-
10 church.
\ Feature, no doubt unpleasant Vt It'll e~
but one to winch the scouts are today re
ierring with pride. D. the fact that the
Scout camp was 'cookles," camp. No
such luxury a a grown hired cook was
en- with them by the scouts and each mem
Der served hls turn ascO and a. cook Y
police
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
FURL0UGHS ARE
GIVEN RECRUITS
THOSE DESIRING TO ENLIST MAY 90
so AND THEN GO HOME TO WIND
UP THEIR BUSINESS AFFAIRS.

Men enlistng in the Texas national
guard today and tomorrow. thus getting IN
on the last regular days Nj enlistment be-
fore consumption starts, may be gwen a
furlough until the organization j. mustered
into the service. according ~ Colonel
Gur--az. commander ot the First Texas
infantry. Of which the Brownsville com
pany il unit This order WA, issued bv
Colonel GHe~~az this morning III response
to Il telegram from Captain +. a. Kinder
of the Brownsville company.
Captain Kinder wired hi- commanding
officer when Y promising American recruit
from Mission presented himself for en-
li-tment bnt stated HAT while hc did no.
want tu ~ Stacker" and did not wish to
BE- conscriptcd, he would like to have a
few days time 70 wind up some business
affairs III Mission.
Heavy rains near Olmito caused the re-
cruitmg officer and hve men that he was
taking ~ San Bcnito for physical exami-
nation Yesterday afternoon to abandon the
trip and return to Brownsville. The trip
Will be made this afternoon, however, and
pr Bruce, the medical officer giving the
tests, has informed Captain Kinder that
he viii he in Brownsville tomorrow NIGHT 10
conduct physical examinations.
II was expected that several men from
the Mercedes recruiting Office would report
tc the doctor at San Benito yesterday bnl
- far the office has not reported to Cap
tain Kinder today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
RED CROSS DONATIONS
LADIES WHO HELP COLLECT FUND.

Among the ladies to whom especial
credit for the raising OF the Red Gross
funds during the campaign now in prog
ress. and some Of whose names have been
unintentionally omitted from previous re-
ports, are: Mrs. 4 Ashheim, Miss Nellie
Kimball Mrs. Il. +. Holland, Mrs. FreI l..
Hicks, Miss Anna Kelly Mrs. w. A. Rpss,
Mrs Juana Y. de In Portilla, Mrs. George
=. Stell, Mrs. Lawrence X. Olmsted, Mrs.
Yznaga, Miss Alonso, Mrs. r. III. Clear
water, Miss Georgia Dancy Miss kathle een
Craig, Miss Ethel Neale and Miss Ethel
Clint.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
PRES. WILSON
SET AGAINST
STOPPAGE OF
BEER, WINES,
MANUFAC TURE
diy Associated rrrss.l

WASHINGTON, y. Ill. Juuc 1H A de-
termincd ef5,ri "a modify the food bil Y,
that il viii he free from prohibition pro-
Visions. or ~ least to grant the president
authority To permit the use VI food-tun-
IN the manufacture of hccr and light wines
was begun by the administration whci
President Wilson called 81 senate leader
today.
II l. said that President Wilson desire
authority 80 stop the manufacture Of mali
Eand vInou~ liquors Ia ease of emergency
but he does not believe immediate proh
biiion oi their manufacture H. necessary
OF desirable
The president is understood 10 feel that
the lnSIStence Of some senators on bone
dry legislation endangered the early pas
sage of the food bill which he wants to ~
come a law rs soon u possible. The adj
mini,tration leaders were said to feel that
such legislation would be- 4 disturbing fac
tor in the economic life of the country and
might lead To serious discomfort among
workers whose whole hearted support l.
necessary to win the war.
The president realizes that since prohi
bition has been an issue In congress it j.
almost impossible to hope for the eIimina
ton of some sort of prohibtory provision
from the food bill.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
Can't Work For Red
Cross of Germany

WASHINGTON. u. O., June 29.--In de-
eiding whether German prisoners of war IN
the United States may make and sell toy
for the benefit Of the German Red Cros.
the Judge advocate general Of the United
States army held today that there is no
treaty which would impose upon the
United States duty to permit the prison
ers to aid any Institutions connected with
the serving OF an enemy Of the country in
any capacity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
Red Cross Workers
AT Front Get Titles

WASHINGTON, u. G., June 29.-Red
Gross representative IN foreign countries
on war service will be permitted IN the
war department 10 assume military titles
rank and uniform. Commissioned grades
viii range from major general for the
chairman q OF the war council, TO first lieu
tenants for stcrekeeper. adiNtants or quar-
termasters. while warranted Employes will
be owen non-commissioned w9rrants and
pryates and laborers and cod and will
receive certificates Of identity las enlisted
men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
HUNDREDS CHASERS
OF SUBS BUILDING

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 29.-Rapld
progress j. being made il the construction
of hundreds of submarine chasers recent
ly ordered by the navy department At the
New York navy yards alone dozens Of one
hundred and ten foot hulls have been COM
pleted although the original plans called
for the production Of only one dozen dur
ing the months of June In August the
yards will begin to deliver hulls ut the
rate of three daily and keep that up until
the bic order ha~ been filled
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
Garry Your Own
Bundle Slogan

WASHINGTON. ID. e.. June 29.-The
popular American prejudice against "tot-
ing" bundles in public i to be attacked
by the commercial economy board Of the
Council OF National Defense in 4 nation
wide campaign through motion pictures
and the press.
Garry Nour Own j. the slogan adopt
ed by the committee 10 help conserve the
economic resources.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
Mobilization of Bow
Labor For War Time

WASHINGTON. d. g.. June 29.-The
war time mobilization of boy labor ~ The
nation Is the purpose of two days con
vention Of the United States Boys Work
ing Reserve, which opened IN the Council NJ
National Defense office. here today The
vast labor shortage which 1t r. believed will
follow con~crption Al hoped to Pc partially
remedies hy the utilization "f Amorira-
youth IN agriculture and the industries.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29

LONDON. June 29.-The British troops
last night in an offensive gained their
whole objective says q telegram from
British headquarters i'll France. Tht
British captured the German forward posi-
lions on a wo-thousand yard front south
and west "A the Oppy-Arras sector and
captured prisoners and machine guns.
They also gained ground south of Souchc,
and have entered the town ot Avion, two
miles South Of Lens.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
GOLD DECREASE IN
GERMAN BANK SHOWN

COPENHAGEN, June 29-For the first
time during the war the weekly report OF
the Imperial Bank of Germany shows a
decrease in its gold reserve which this
week is 76000,000 marks below the pre-
ceding week increases for long tim.
have been steadily declining, despite the
energetic propaganda appeals TO surren-
der of jewelry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
BRITISH ARMY
GAIN A POINT
IN OFFENSIVE
ANDGETFRONT
1000 YARDS
by Associated Press }

ATHENS, Greece, June 29-The Greece
government has broken diplomatic rela-
tiOnS with Germany. Austria Hungary.
Bulgaria ard Turkey. Although war has
not yet been declared, the Greek govern
ment considers that state Of war exists
since IFS advent to power yesterday. The
recall Of the Greek diplomatic represen-
tatiyeS accredited to the Central Powers
and their allies is imminent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
Wanted 10000 Men
Receive Bare 1000
(By Associated rress.1

CHICAGO. Ill.,, june 29-With but two
days left of 'Recruiting Week" which il;
was expected the Chicago district would
furnish not less than 10000 of the 10000
men asked for by President Wilson, re-
ports show that the district composed Of
Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin and Northern
Michigan, has furnished less than one
thousand men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
APPLE CROP is 23.5OO CABS.

SPOKANE. Nash. June 29-An e~ti-
mate of 23.5o0 ears of apples in the prn-
cipal apple districts of the for mort Invest
ern states was made today hy lhc Food
Growers Agency.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
NO-VICT0RY PEACE
A GREAT DISASTER

GLASGOW. Scotland. June 29.-In dis
cuSSing peace Premier Lloyd George said
if the war should ~ concluded single
hour before The allies powers reached the
end they sci ON. to attain at the /. GIN
nng of the war il would be the a ties
disaster that ever hefel mankind
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
Training Camps A.
Disposal Officers

CHICAGO. H.. June 29.-Ofirers Of tn,
national guard commissioned and inon-
commissioner. are to w admitted for f,rain-
ing IN the second series Of training clamps
it was announced here today. To he adj
united their designations from the national
euard must bc approved.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 29-The
Belgian commissions itinerary made pub
lie today, includes Tulsa and Little Rock
on the party's return from the Pacific
coast. The commission will leave here on
Sunday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS. June 20.-Picked German
troops made heavy attack last night ~
Nerdun from near Hill No 304 and Avo-
court wood, after a specially severe Sc
we're sheIling. Today's official Statement.
says the attack was disorganized by n
sharp reply of the French artillery and
that the Germans obtained a footing &c
only few points in the first line.
This morning the Germans made anoth-
al completely. The Germans are also ac-
tive on the Aisne front. All attacks were
repulsed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
(By Associated Press y

BERLIN. June 29-Thc German forces
yesterday captured French positions on
botA--s-~--a-+f the Malm Maiancourt Esiri
road, on the west bank of the Meuse see.
tor, two thousand yards wide and hy-
hundred wards deep. says the official state
ment. Today the Germans stormed a three
hundred yard wide French position N
Avocourt wood. More than five hundred
and fifty prisoners were taken at both
places.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29
10 the Herald

iD Tue litIAlN-
Apropos of Your editorial IN Your issue
of the 26ih instant. concerning The Gov
ernt'~ Part" with reference to u fifty
mile quarantine area. that it i~ proposed
to recommend against growing cotton.
would like "a say. and call the attention
al the valley to the fact, that there l. one
line of work which the government could
Iundertake with great advantage tn the
ley. and al the same time to th@ coun-
at large.
his work could be comprised in one
cultural experiment station. with ~
ol allowance of not less than SO.
But two stations would really he
\ey i 10 give up cotton grow
should the ginner> and o
lSated Tor their property
for their farm implements
iallv used for culivatine
government should under-
experiment station. the
new industries. and con
: 10 foster industries al
ed.
me industry needs expert
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29

FF'F ak''''N7''0'0
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. June 20.-The
house today agreed on three day reces~es
until July 9.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-29

Leading Hardware. Plumbing and Flee
trical House of Brownsville, Texas.