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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
MEANING OF NAME DECEMBER
Twelfth Months Title Derived From
Latin Word "Decem," When There
Were Only Ten Periods.

The name of December is no longer
GEN." the Latin word meaning ten
declares a writer. The name was first
applied by the Romans when the year
was divided into ten months, with the
addition of supplementary days to
complete the period required for a
revolution Of the earth around the
sun.
When the calendar Of Romulus was
amended in 713 B. c. by Numa Pom
pilius and the year was divided into
twelve months December became the
twelfth month, but retained its original
name. The Emperor COmmUdus, who
reigned in the second century, attempt
ed to change the name of December to
Amazonius, in honor of a fair favorite
Of that name, whom he had painted to
resemble an Amazon. This innovation
was not popular, and when Commodius
died from poison administered by an
other feminine favorite the name Of
Amazonius died with him.
The ancient Saxons called the last
month Winter-monat, which was after
ward changed to Heilig- Monat, or holy
month, when they were converted to
Christianity. The modern Germans
again changed the name to Christ
monat, because the month contains the
anniversary Of the birth Of Christ.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
w. N. u, BOSTON, NO. 12-1e1s.
MAKE PET OF CAPTURED MULE
Allied Soldiers in France Play With
Animal That Once Was in the
Service of the Kaiser.

At the battle of LOOS. bomberS cap
tured Shivering German mule, which
they dubbed Kaiser Bill, says Boys
Life, the Boy Scouts Magazine. But
the new Kaiser Bill was very intel
ligent, and friendly toward his captors
so the men thought that, to he fair to
the mule, they had better drop the
Kaiser and call him Just plain Billy.
Billy earned his ratiOns by towing
about the brigade bomb-cart. When
off duty the men used to play with
him. He would answer to his name,
and come trotting over when his mas
ter called. Billy is still with the bri-
gade, and the men say that he tows
those bombs up to the dump for use
against the Germans with the greatest
relish.
1t is odd to see big, rough. hard
ended soldier in trench as he fondIes
little trench kitten, his features soft
ening. Poor little beggar." he thinks,
$50 helpless and weak. And it's
warm--and living"
Can anything erase from the char
Rcter OF man those traits which make
life worth while-pity, love, and
mercy? Ease and luxury may; but
trouble, hardship and danger never.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
New Electric Furnaces.

The success of electric heat in japan
and varnish oven work has led to con-
siderable investigation along the line
of what might be termed low tempera-
ture heating; that is, heating with
temperatures up to 600 degrees Fab
renhelt.. The results of these investi-
cations have brought out numerous
other applications, among which are
electric core baking ovens, electric
bread baking ovens, ovens for making
cereals, drying wooden articles and
equipment for sherardizing.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22

proved so expensive for the perpetra-
tors. "But you shall have my burnt
offering, too. 1t serves US both right,
but especially me, for it was my idea"
And Fairy went away feeling very
gratified and generous.
Only girls who have wanted silk
stockings for whole lifetime" can
realize the blissful state of the par
sonage twins. They lay on the bed
planning the most impossible but mag
nificent things they would do to show
their gratitude, and when Aunt Grace
stopped at their door they leaped up
to overwhelm her with caresses just
because of their gladness.
She waved them away with laugh.
april Fool, twins" she said, with a
voice so soft that it took all the sting
from the words. II brought you some
real silk stockings for change" And
she tossed them package and started
out of the room to escape their thanks.
But she stopped in surprise when the
girls burst into merry laughter.
ooh, you silk stockings" Carol
cried. "Three pairs! You darling,
sweet old auntie! You would come up
here to tease us, would you? But
papa gave US a pair, and Fairy gave
us a pair, and"
'They did Why, the silly things "
And the gentle woman looked as seri-
ously veXed as she ever did loOk-she
had so wanted to give them the first
stocking experience herself.
"Oh, here you are" cried Prudence,
stepping quickly in, and speaking very
brightly to counterbalance the gloom
she had expected to encounter. She
started back in some dismay when she
saw the twins rolling and rocking
with laughter, and Aunt Grace leaning
against the dresser for support, with
Connie on the floor. quite speeches..
"Good for you, twins-that's the way
to take hard knocks" she said ut
wasn't very nice trick, though Of
course papa didn't understand how you
felt about silk stockings. 1t wasn't
his fault. But Fairy and 1 ought to
be ashamed, and we are. 1 went out
and got you some real, genuine silk
ones myself, so you needn't pray for
them any more"
Prudence was shocked, little hurt,
Mt the outburst that followed her
words.
"Well, such a family!" Aunt Grace
exclaimed. And then Carol pulled her
bodily down beside her on the bed
and for time they were all incapable
of explanation.
"What is the joker Prudence asked,
again and again, smiling-but still
feeling little pique. She had count
ed on gladdening their sorry little
hearts!
stockings, stockings Oh, such
family" shrieked Carol.
There's no playing jokes on the
twins" said Aunt Grace weakly. "It
takes the whole family to square up.
It's too expensive"
Then Lark explained, and Prudence
sat down and joined the merriment,
which waxed so noisy that Mr.. Starr
from the library and Fairy from the
kitchen, ran in to investigate.
april Fool, April Fool" cried Carol.
I'VE never played trick like this,
Larkie-this is our masterpiece"
(To BE CONTINUED
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
Talks Too Much.

"Sir, you do me a great wrong to
call me an addlepate. You have no
scientific instrument for gauging my
brain power"
II don't need a scientific instrument
for that purpose, sir. You have an
instrument yourself that gives you
away"
"What is that?'
"Your tongue. "-Birmingham Age
Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
Better Than His Press AGENT.

George Washington was a most
truthful man."
II have always thought so. An evil
denCe of his truthfulness is the fact
that he never gave any personal in
dorSement whatever to that cherry tree
story
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
HOw'S This ?

We offer $4,000 for any case Of catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years.
Price 75c. Testimonials free.
f. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
Shock.

at the restaurant the other night
George asked Miss Wrink how she
would like a little wild duck"
What did she answer"
'She changed color, and said, oh!
this is so sudden" and tainted"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
Quite a Record,

The Gulf stream is more rapid than
the Amazon, more impetuous than the
Mississippi, and its volume more than
1000 greater.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
Of Course.

He entered the aviation corps"
Wanted a chance to rise quickly, I
presume"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22

Hot Water.

"Mr. Brown is always getting into
hot water" Eyes. He is so cod-blood-
ed suppose it is kind of relief"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22

More than 100000 acres of coal
lands in IA states of the United States
are to be opened in 1918.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22

Garfield Tea is Natures laxative and
blood purifier; 1t overcomes constipation
and it's many attendant ailments. Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22

Peru was the first country to add in
struction in aviation to its public school
curriculum.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-11-23
TROOP LOSSAT SEA
LESS'N z PER CENT
n 5000 SOLDIERS WERE MOVED
DURING WAR AND ONLY 4,se1
WERE LOST.

From the beginning of the war
100000 troops of all the allied nations
we're transported by sea, by the al
lied navies, and only 1891 men or
p20 per cent lost at sea.
More than S6.0OO.00O tons of sup
were transported for the use Of
1rlIish naval and military forces
more than 100000 tons addi-
s.Jnal taken across for other allies.
In addition the allied vessels trans
ported more than 100000 animals.
Since the beginning of conveys in
March, 1917. the sailings of all the
allies have totaled 1920 and losses
numbered only a few hundred ships
despite the ruthless submarine war
fare
The percentage OF losses was high
est in local Mediterranean traffic.
The British fleet (including auxil-
iaries) grew from 100000 displace-
ment tons to ,6,5oO,OOO tons during the
war, and the personnel of the British
navy, from $4,000 to 100000 men.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-11-23
HUNS KILLED FAMILY
REFUSING TO LEAVE
IN. E. A. Special to The World)

IN. E. A. Special to The World)
PARIS.-ln the midst of German
peace pleas-when the Huns were
protesting against being accused Of
perpetrating atrocities-eye witnesses
made this sworn statement: "IVlien
the Germans started to evacuate Rou.
lers they ordered the inhabitants TO
accompany them. They told the
people the French would kill them
without pity. Under this lying men.
/ ace few persons collected their be
longings and left their homes. Others
hid in the hope Of deliyerance BY the
French. One family of father, moth
er and two daughters, were discover
ed in their cellar. They refused to
accompany the German soldiers. I'm
mediately all were shot and killed
The family's name was Van Cootre.
They lived in little village east OF
RoulerssT
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-11-23
NO QU|N|NE IN
THIS COLD CURE
"PAPE's COLD COMPOUND" ENDS
COLDS AND GRIPPE IN
A FEW HOURS.

Take "Pape's Cold Compound" every
two hours until you have taken three
doses, then all grippe misery goes and
your cold will be broken. 1t promptly
opens your clogged-up nostrils and air
passages Of the head; stops nasty dis
charge or nose running; relieves the
headache, dullness, feverishness, sore
throat, sneezing, soreness and sstiff-
ness.
Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blowing
and snuffing. Ease your throbbing
head-nothing else in the world gives
such prompt relief as "Pape's Cold
Compound" which costs only few
cents at any drug store. 1t acts with.
out assistance. tastes nice, and causes
no Inconvenience. Accept no substi
tutes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-11-23
FLU KILLED MORE THAN
LOST LIVES IN THE WAR
Deaths in the war ........s. q, 7ss
Deaths from "hu" ...........s 1905

Deaths from 'lfu" ..............6 2,306
(By T. A. Johnstone)
The influenza epidemic in the Unit
ed States reaped bigger death har-
vest than the great war did in the
American armies, according to the
latest figures issued by the govern
ment. The war casualty list, inelud-
ing the list released November II
places the total war deaths at 27,7S9,
which compilation includes those lost
at sea, those who died natural deaths,
who were killed in action or died of
wounds outside of United States,
while the deaths due to influenza and
pneumonia following influenza from
September IA to November 10 in the
United States total 82,306, or three
times the number of overseas war
casualties.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-11-23

The full scheme contemplates the
establishment of eighteen dispersal
centers. The rate of rehabilitation
will be controlled by the labor minis
try, and no man will be sent back
home until there is job awaiting
him.
A similar plan, differing in details
only, will undoubtedly be worked out
by our own war department, in CO.
operation with the department of "a
Dor employment service, using the
British experience as basis.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-11-23
PUBLIC SALE
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

Having accepted a position at the
Baker quarries, will sell at my resi-
dence, 8 miles east of Bunker Hill, on
the Bunker Hill and Middleway Road,
on
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1918,
beginning at 10 a. M, the following
personal property:
6 HEAD HORSES, COLTS ANo
MULES.
Doll, bay mare, years old, fine
strap mare. Fannie, black mare, 3
years old. Prince, bay horse, years
old, work any place. One 2 year old
colt One pair mules. years old.
8 HEAD CATTLE.
mich cows, and a fine heifer, !
months old
II HEAD SHEEP.
10 head ewes, one years old and
one buck.
IL HEAD HOGS.
One brood SOW, a good one, will far
row about the first of January. The
rest are thrifty shoats.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
Two 2-horse wagons, ora pair hay
ladders, one Osbourn binder, lift aut;
one mower, Mccormick, in good shape;
one Deere corn planter. fertilizer at
tachment, good as new; one single
corn planter, one Buckeye cultivator,
two No. 40 Oliver chilled plows. one
spring tooth harrow, two one-horse
cultivators, two cutting boxes.
HARNESS.
Two sets Yankee harness. two sets
lead harness, one pair check lines,
three collars. five brides. four hal
tiers, two pair breast chains, one pair
butt traces
TERMS OF SALE.
A credit of s months will be given
on all sums of $4,000 and over. Pur-
chaser to give note with approved Sc
-curity, negotiable and payable at the
Old National Bank, of Martinsburg,
w. Va, with interest from date. but if
paid at maturity. interest will be re-
mitted. No property TO be removed
until terms of sale have been com
piled with.
ALEX TARIco.
lie. Hoffman, Auctioneer.
Harwood Burkhart, Clerk.
II is q 20 rs 2s
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-11-23
SOME QUAINT ENGLISH
USED BY FRENCH P0|LUS

The French are intensely grateful
for help given by Americans. A poilu,
whose wife and little son had been
cared for by the Red Cross, and who
himself had been studying English
when he wasn't fighting, wrote this
characteristic letter:
Dear Doktor: | am ashamed of to
write you this letter because / have
few knowledge of English. Since long
time already | will desire for learn
English. And occasion being present
at me one month ago by creation of a
English school, follow it each even
ing hastily.
Nothing was more Uncomfortable
for me that of meet your brave Yanks
on fiae road without to being able to
address word. The looks seem well,
sometimes. to translate few the
kindness that we have for them, but
that is not conceited the conservation
if better
1T is now a great JOY in all French
army that news of American success
in Lorraine | SHOULD not 70 finish
this little word without thanking yoai
for the prettyness than you have al
ways had for my wife and my lutte
son. Believe well than your shadow
me remains dear and than all re-
ceive with the greatest pleasure tho
little letter you will well write to me.
Believe dear doktor at my better SEN
timents. Yours
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-11-23
/ coMMIssioNER's NOTICE.
! jADAH Y. SMALTZ, Extrx, &c.
vs. In ohancery
w. A. SMkLTZ, ct al.
commissioners once,

commissioners Office,
MartinsAurg, W. Va, Nov. s, 1918.
80 all persons spterested in the above
entitled cause: M
BY decree Of the Circuit Court Of
Berkeley County, W. Va, entered in
the above entitled cause on the goth
day of September, 1918, the same was
referred to me, with instructions to
ascertain and report
FIRST-The pe nal estate owned
BY A. j. Sm a. tae time of his
death, tt aaaeter and value there
OF.
Sec THAT disposition, Il any,
was s 81 ne said personal estate
by ths s4id daA 4, Emaltz, Executrir,
a. aforesaid of tie said A. J. smaltz,
deceas q, 40 Aow much. If any, of
the person7 state is in her hands,
available FL payment Of any debts
owing by 80 aeeedent tlf
THIRD settlement of the DAMN
istration Of II estate of the. said de-
eedert, by re said Adah v. Smaltz
Execnt IS aforesaid
FOUE ] What debts the said A. j
Smaltz ov ID at the time of his death
to whom they are payable their sna
ture and their respective amounts and
priorities.
FIFTH-What real estate was owned
by the said decedent at the time oil
his death, it's quantity, description and
location
SIXTH-And such other matters as
any party in interest may require, the
same being pertinent, or such other
matters as the Commissioner himself
may deem pertinent, whether so re
quested or not.
You win therefore take notice that
have fixed On FRIDAY THE 18TH
DAY OF DECEMBER, 1913, at 10 A.
Al. as the time when and nay Office in
Martinsburg, w. Va, as the place
where | will proceed to execute the
said order of reference. and if from
any cause the same be net complet.
I'd on that day 1t will be adjourned
rom time to time, at the same place
until it is completed.
Given under my hand this $50 day
of November. 1918.
W. 3. COLSTON,
Commissioner In Chancsry of Said
crrrt IL 16 20 80
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
70 ne creditors of A. J. Smaltz, De
sszxss:
In pursuance Of q decree Of the Cir
suit court Of Berkeley County, w. Va,
made In cause therein pending, to
susieet the real estate Of the said A
,. Smaltz to the payment of his debts,
you are required to present your claim
against the estate Of the said A. J.
SmaltA, for adjudication, to w. d.
Colston, Commissioner. at his Office
in said County On or before the 18th
dry Of December, 1918.
Witness L. Dew. Gsrhardt, Clerk Of
the said Court.
L. Dew. aEEHARDT, CLERK.
IL 3 SITS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-11-23

.sdyertise in The World.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-11-23
ROOM FOB RENT.

Nicely furnished, steam heat, cleo
tricity, use Of bath and phone. Prefer
one or two young ladies. 200 Porter
Avenue, Bell phone 255W.
II 10 On 81
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-11-23
All Eyes Here .

We buy the best that we
can find in every Line and
we charge as reasonable
a price as present-day c0ndi-
tons wilr permit.
1t is hard to suit the
tastes and the appetites of
everybody who must eat
away from their own table,
but we pride ourselves that
we do it better than any
body else in town.
Come in and try some
thing when you are look
ing for the best place to
eat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04

something of that in the account which The
World printed yesterday from the boys who
recently left for Camp Meade Those men
smile too. War is intensely serious business !;
but 3 900 miles behind the trenches there is room
for lighter times.
The civilian sometimes forgets that army life
is home life, and that all home duties must be
performed in camps just as they are performed
at home. Dishwashing is not one of the pre-
ferred tasks at a military camp, but there must
be dishwashing; and it might be said that the
men are inclined to be very particular about
their dishes (Which, to be honest, consist of a
combination meat-soup-dessert pan and a cup
for all iquids) because they must use them
DAY after day. There must be cooking; and
some of the men for the first time are getting
glimpse into the practicalities of preparing a
meal Floors must be swept,-and the officers
see that barracks are kept scrupulousy Clean
and very often they must be scrubbed out
Windows must be washed The ground about
the building must be kept free of trash, and
men find themselves detailed to the work of
picking up refuse cigar and cigarette butts All
shoes must be kept shned,-and bootblacks are
not numerous about army. encampments Beds
must be in order throughout the day; and there
are no maids to make beds in the army life
Outside of this rather domestic sphere, the
new men find themselves drafted for all sorts
of service. Errands must be run, horses must
be held, mail must be distributed and so forth
and drafted men can do these things without
training.
1t is generally acknowledged an excellent
training for men fresh from civilian,-from an
easy,-life. They must learn to look out for
themselves in matters which probably before
had been taken out Of their hands It teaches
them absolute independence; and aside from the
fact that they need this feeling when they are
away from their base and must forage for them
selves the habit has peace-time as important
as its wartime value
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04
THE PEACE OF COMPROMISE WOULD BE
CRIME

In his address at the Fifth Regiment Armory
On Sunday the Rev. Dr. Henry Van Dyke, for
mer United States Minister to the eNtherands,
after describing German atrocities in Belgium
against men, women and children, said: eff
yon ask me to sit down at table and talk peace
before that Potsdam power has been crushed,
! say in the presence of God who made the1
stars shine, No, no, no. To let Germany come
from this war with gain and glory would not be
peace 1t would be compromise with evil. 1t
would be to give a medal of honor to ruthless
murderer; to enthrone brute force, the blood
stained power of Odin."
From New York Mrs. Thomas J. Preston. Jr.
formerly Mrs. Grover Cleveland who is an ac-
tive member of the National Security League
sends similar message. She says: 1--WE can
win if America be held steadfast and unswerv-
ing, and the women of America can hold her
steadfast. Against all temptations to compron-
ise the women of America should stand firm and
united"
These are the words of two genuine peace
lovers-Dr. VanDyke, through whose whole life
and through whose every note of poetry or prose
has run the golden melody of the angelic song
at Bethlehem, and Frances Folsom, notable as a
representative of the highest type of wholesome
and noble-hearted womanhood, to whom venge-
ance and hate have always been strangers.
When kindred minds like those-conserva-
tive, calm, mpassionate-meet on common
platform and take holy oath against the con-
donation of Germanys crimes against human
lty we realize how appalling, how awful in the
sight OF just and righteous men and women,
must be the offenses she has committed To
compromise with her, to condone what she has
done would be a crime only second to her own.
Let the men and the women of these types
make it their business to hold America stead
fast They speak the only language known to
righteousness and Observation-Disclosures Sun
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04
OAK GROVE SCHOOL
ENDS SUCCESSFUL YEAR

The school session for the year at
Oak Grove virtually closed on Friday.
April IS but the room of Principal
y w. Eversole was open on Monday
-and Tuesday of this week for the
purpose Of advancing gardes and re-
viewing the applicants who expect
to attend the pupils examination on
Thursday and Friday.
While the enrolment was slightly
smaller than ast year. the average
attendance was very much better
throughout the term. Considerable
development is noticed in all grades
of tile work and a growing interest
has been manifested by the I apils
Derceptible to the albtoo-few patrons
VINO have visited the rooms occa-
sionally.
Two festivals have been held By
the school, netting over forty dol
lars, $35 Of which was paid tor an
organ, and s4.15 for a W. s. Stamp.
and the remaining 500 is now in
The treasury.
The program for the closing exer
Uses which consisted of patriotic
songs, duets and recitations, was ar.
ranged by the Misses Mamie WI.
liams and Ethel Hollida, and sue.
cessfully rendered by the school
The best came last in the form OF
delectable refreshments being served
81 the new" noon hour, so lInfor
tunately some prominent visitors ar.
rived on the "old" time, whence all
the eats had fled.