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New Britain herald., 1918-02-23
Church Supper.

\ successful church supper was
held at the Berlin Congreg ational
church last evening. A large attend.
ance was on hand, and enjoyed the
excellent spread arranged by th<
committee. at the head Of which was
Mrs ". l.. Atwater
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
JOHN D. LITTLE
DEAD IN FRANCE
Only Oakland Boy to Die In For.
eign Land.

Mr.. George D. Little, of this city, re-
ceived telegram Monday evening an
nouncing the death of his son, JOHN D.
LITTLE, from pneumonia, in France.
In very short time this sad word
spread all over Oakland, and cast a
gloom in many home, where the young
soldier was known.
JOHN D. LITTLE enlisted in the early
spring of 1917, was a member of Co. c,
9Th Regiment U. S. Engineers, and was
among the first American troops to go
to France, spending Thanksgiving day in
that country.
When the writer was editor of the
Garrett Journal, John became an ap-
prentice in the office, to learn the art of
printing. Later he became an employee
of the Democrat office, and at the time
of his enlistment he was on our office
force. He was attentive to his duties,
trustworthy and respected by all who
knew him.
Soldier JOHN D. LITTLE died in the
line OF duty and fills a hero's grave.
His name is enrolled among those who
died to make this world free from mill
taryism. He was the first soldier from
Oakland to give his life for his country
in the war just ended.
The family have the deepest sympathy
of this entire Community, in this hour
Of their sadness and loss.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
AMEMORIALPR0-
POSED FOR BOYS
A Plan Outlined Whereby the
Whole People May Help

Now that the war is over and our
sons, those of them who have come
safely through the ordeal, are about to
return to their homes and take up their
work in civil occupation and the pur-
suits of peace, it seems to me that their
deeds should be perpetuated by men,
oral of some kind that shall be lasting
and at the same time be fitting testi-
monial to their service, their sacrifice
and their bravery.
Garrett county sent into the army
542 of her gallant sons, under the pro-
visions of the Selective Service Act,
and a conservative estimate places the
number of enlistments at 149, making a
total of about 691 of her sons who
answered to the call in the defense OF
liberty.
What we, who remained at home did,
sinks into insignifcance in comparison
with the sacrifices of our sons who went
to the front and faced death-and in
number of instances met it-and it
would be as little as we could do to
erect to the memory of the fallen, as
we'll as to those who return, memorial,
and inscribe thereon their names and
record of service, so that the genera
tons to follow can point with pride to
what Garrett county's sons did in the
world war and in the cause of freedom.
If this work is to be undertaken, and
cannot conceive that any of US would
hold back in fully performing our duty
IN connection with 1t, let US unitedly
proceed with the formation of an or
ganization, county wide in its member
ship, to determine the form that the
memorial shall take, determine its cost
and solicit the free-will and patriotic
contributions of our people for the
work.
Merely to set the matter in motion, |
will start the fund with a contribution
of S25000.
hope to see many quick responses to
the above suggestions, and we should
arrange for public meeting to be held
about New Years Day to effect the
organic alton.
Sincerely yours,
EDWARD H. SINCELL
Oakland, Md, Dec. Z, 1918.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
BURNS FATAL

Cleo-a3 wear old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Jesse Westfall, of Kempton,
while playing with box of matches on
Friday of last week, by some means fir
ed them and set her clothes on fire, and
literally burnt them from her body, in
fiicting such fatal injuries that sne
died from the effects few hours later.
The little body was brought to Eglon
Saturday by undertaken Weimer, to the
home of Mrs. Westfall's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Leonard Simmons.
lntermentin the Brethren 5 Cemetery
on Sunday afternoon, after funeral dis
course by Elder Moses Fike.
The bereaved family have the SYM
pathy Of the entire Community.
For SALE-Three registered PolIed-
angus bull calves, six months old; COM
blned weight 1880 pounds. W. NJ. Fra
zee, Advertisement.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
Notice To Farmers
OF Ben Hill County

By authority vested in me as presi-
dent of the Ben Hill county Farmers
Union, | have called meeting of the
Union to be held at Lynnwood school
house, just north of Fitzgerald, Dec.
18th, which is next Saturday, at 10
o'clock There is some important
business to attend to at this meeting.
A full attendance from all of the 10.
Gals throughout the county is desired
at this meeting and we invite farmers
and those eligible to join to come
and join with us. The incoming year
will demonstrate the need of farmers
cooperating for the betterment of
their conditions on the farm. The L.
Dor conditions and the uncertainty OF
raising cotton as a money crop will
necessitate our advising with each
other frequently as to course to pur-
sue. At this meeting will be fixed the
time and place for the next meeting.
am expecting full attendance.
WESLEY R. WALKER,
Pres Ben Hill county Union.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
NAVY MUST HAVE $4,000
IN 1920, SAYS ADMIRAL

Washington, Dec. 10-A perma-
nent personnel of $4,000 will be re-
CURED by the navy by July l, 1920,
Admiral Coontz, acting chief of ma
val operations, testified before the
House naval affairs committee this
afternoon. OF this number 10000
will be needed for merchant ships,
Coontz said. He figured that the
United States will have 72o of such
ships by July; 1919, and an additional
800 by July 1920. By March l, 1919,
he explained, the United States will
have twenty-nine battleships in ac-
tive commission and eight in reserve;
seventeen cruisers in active commits
sion and from two to five in reserve;
and los destroyers and ninety-nine
submarines in commission, as we'll as
a growing number of mine-sweepers
and other smaller craft.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
Postmaster Adams
Entertains Visitors

The reception last evening given
the public at the new postofice was
largely attended. Postmaster Adams
and his corps of clerks were on hand
to show the people the well-equipped
and commodious Government build
ing. All the visitors were enthusi-
astic in their approval of the fine
building and equipment and the un-
usual opportunity of being guest
at the opening of a government build
ing. Music was furnished by piano
and Victrola and many patriotic Sc
lections were enjoyed. Punch was
served the entire evening.
The business of the Office was trans
ferred to the new building this morn
ing and thanks to Congressman Chas.
R. Crisp, Fitzgerald at last has post
Office building in keeping with the
progress of the city.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
CHILE TO REFUSE
MEDIATION offer

Buenos Aires, Dec. 1O-The reply
of Chile to the offer of President
Wilson to mediate in the controversy
between Chile and Peru is looked
upon by&6C hilean newspapers as re-
fusal to accept American mediation
The American note said that Presi-
dent Wilson was ready to attend any
suggestion made by Chile"
On the other hand, President Irig-
oyen, of Argentina, sent a note to
Chile in which he said he offered
mediation "in order to arrange def
nitely the Tacna-Arica problem
Dispatches from Chile indicate that
there is a tendency in that country
to accept the Argentina offer and re-
fuse the American. Chilean states
men insist that the question should
lie settled according to the treaty of
Ancorn.
A special dispatch to La NaciorI
from Santiago, says: y
AN efforts at mediation are nearer
failure than success. Chile probably
will accept the good offices Of friend
ly nations toward fulfilling the treaty
of Ancon, but will not allow other ma
tions to study and decide the Tacna-
AFRICA question which Chile considers.
definitely closed"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
GAME WARDEN
NABS OFFENDER

County Warden B. T. Strickland
made a case against VIM. Pope. an
employee of the New York Cafe
Tuesday and the grand jury, con-
veniently in session, found a true bill
for having quail in their possession.
Pope plead guilty and Judge Crum as
sessed fine Of $40 and costs of the
case.
This is the first case Of this nature
which has been made in the city, and
probably will be the last one, as it
appears quite expensive for caterer
to be caught with game birds in his
place of business. Pope had pur-
chased the birds from some unknown
party. The law makes it misde-
meanor to sell birds or to keep them
on hand in restaurant or hotel.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
.COBLENz NOW UNDER
RULE OF AMERICANS

Coblenz, Germany.-Coblenz 10
night is under the complete military
control Of the Americans, with the
municipal authorities cooperating
At the Cobfenz end of the three
bridges across the Rhine American
sentries were posted during the eve-
ming.
In the afternoon the American for
ces took charge of the barracks and
ether buildings evacuated taht morn
ing by the German troops.
The American forces comprised the
Second Battalion of the 3oth Infantry,
which arrived here this afternoon in
answer to a request from the Ger
man authorities. The reception OF
the Americans was most friendly.
The Americans marched direct from
the trains which brought them from
Treves to the various arsenals, bar
racks and storehouses wehre they es-
tablished guards.
The last German troops left Cob
LEM Sunday morning. There was no
trouble of any kind and none is ex-
pected. Some citizerts of Coblenz
said they felt better now that the
Americans had arrived.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
FRANK THURMOND
SHORT IN HIS
ACCOUNTS

Frank Thurmond for years individ-
ual bookkeeper at the First National
Bank, was discovered short in bis
accounts on Monday.
The shortage is $11,000 and the
defaulter has taken French leave,
being absent from the city since
Saturday night. Monday afternoons
a letter was received by Cashier D..
A. Bragg of the bank, from the de-
faulter, advising him that he would
find shortage of this amoafft i'm his
accounts. The officers of the bank
Immediately notified the Bonding.
Comphny, which is surety to the
bank for the shortage. The Depart
ment of Justice for the U. S. was also
notified and the fugitive will unques-
tionably be apprehended in short or
der. The bank will sustain only a
small loss, as-his bonding company
and other assets secured by the bank
will almost cover the deficit.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
MARSHAL FOCH is
TO VISIT AMERICA

New York, Dec. 10.-That Marshal
Foch may visit the United States
when his duties permit was indicated
by cablegram received here today
by Mayor Hylan, from the marshal
in response to recent message in
which the mayor invited him to visit
New York and offered him the free
dom of the CITY,"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
DR. McELR0Y
IS MISSING
IN ACTION


The casualty list for today carries
the name of Lieut.. John w. McElroy,
of Rebecca, formerly practicing
physician of this city. DR.. McElroy
N,ent the Leader-Enterprise a picture
short while ago, in which he appear
ed in company of two Americans, one
French and seven British physicians.
They were the command of the 14th
field ambulance and the picture was
taken just Nehind the fighting line,
where they we're held in reserve.
DR.. McE1roy may have been taken
as prisoner or may be among the de-
bris, martyr tn our country's
cause. A.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
NEGRO BAPTIST MINISTER
HAS IL SONS IN THE ARMY

Rayville, Ala, Dec. 9.-The Rev. H.
R. Windsor, negro minister of the
Baptist Church here, has received a
twelve-star service pin, the gift of the
American Red Cross.
The Rev. Windsor has nineteen
sons, twelve of them in the army
There are twins and triplets wearing
the olive drab. The minister also
received a congratulatory letter from
President Wilson. Eight Of the boys
enlisted and four were drafted.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
French General in Berlin

Washington, D. C.-General Du.
pont, of the French army, has arrived
in Berlin, according to advices re-
ceived here today, and has establish
ed his headquarters in the palace
formerly occupied by the French EN-
bassy. General Dupont has been en-
trusted with the transport and repa
triation of French prisoners held il
Germany.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
More Troops Reach Berlin

WORE troops Neach Berlin
Paris, Dec. 1o.-Additional troops
were brought to Berlin Sunday by
the Ebert government to crush the
Spartacus movement, which is in con-
troll of the northern suburb of the
German capital, according to dis
patch from Zurich. The radicals are
said to hold the building in which the
Prussian chamber of deputies met.
The movement also has spread to
Munich, where there were disorders
in the streets after the radicals had
broken up meeting of the democrat
ic party. Disorders also are reported
to have occurred in Pilsen, Bavaria.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
KILL BOLSHEvIKI, IS
THE ADVICE OF TAFT

Atlantic City, N. 1.-THE only way
to deal with Bolshevism is to shoot
it out" said ex-President William H.
Taft today in an address at the OPEN
ing session of the Investment Bank
ers' Association convention here.
we should make a start in Rus
STA right soon," he continued. How
this is to be done is question that
will be settled at the peace table, but
it is apparent that we must send men
in sufficient force to set up constit-
uent assembly and representative
government"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
Ex-kAISER WILLIAM
TRIES TO END own LIFE

London, Dec. 10.-William Hoher-
zollern, the former German emperor,
has attempted to commit suicide, fol-
lowing mental depression, according
to the Leipsic Tageblatt, which is
quoted to Copenhagen dispatch to
the Exchange Telegraph Company A
member of the former emperor's re-
tinue who prevented Her Hohenzol-
Tern from carrying out his intention,
received wound, it is said.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
CAPTURED u. S. SAILORS
BRUTALLY TREATED

London Dec. l0.-American sea-
men, who had been captured by the
German raiders Moewe and Wolff,
arrived at Aarhus, Denmark, today
and reported that they had been bru-
tally treated by the Germans, said a
dispatch from Copenhagen. The cap
tives had been driven from the prison
camp without food and without be-
ing informed of the armistice.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
DANGER OF TRIAL WORRIES
KAISER UNTIL HE is Ill

Amsterdam, Dec. o.-Worried over
the possibility of his extradition and
trial, the-former Kaiser of Germany
is i'll at Amorengon, according to a
news agency dispatch.
A new specialist is in constant at
tendance on William at Count Ben
tinck's castle.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
COURT ADJOURNED

Ben Hill Superior Court adjourned
at noon today. Judge D. A. r. Crum
is hearing few motions this after
noon at the courthouse, business
which he wishes finished before the
close of his term, which expires Dec
ember 31st. The Grand Jury made
its presentments this morning, and
they will appear in Fridays issue of
the Leader-Enterprise.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
PLEDGE NOTICE

The Treasury Department ex-
poets every pledge to be re-
deemed, A representative from
the Treasury Department at
Washington is here now to
look after redemption, assisted
by the war workers of the
County. A canvass will be made
in few days. See your post
master or banker at once, and
redeem your pledge before be-
ing called upon.
\ 4 4
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
LOCAL OFFICE CLOSED

Orders have been received by Col
Howard Rice to close the local Office
of the U. S. Employment service on
the 18th. The work of this depart
ment is now being conducted from
the environments by special agents
Miss Schrol1, the efficient secretary
for the local Office, has Been compli-
mented by the department for hel
efficiency.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
RED CROSS RALLY
AT OPERA HOUSE,

Hon. Owen R. Lovejoy, Secretary
of the National Child Labor Com
mittee, will deliver an address at the
Grand Opera House Sunday, Deem
her 18th, 5 P NJ, or the Red Cross,
its work abroad and at home.
No admission fee will be charged
and everybody is invited to attend.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
LOYAL DAUGHTERS
WILL HOLD BAZAAR

The Loyal Daughters of the Christ
ian church will hold their Christmas
Bazaar Friday, December 18th, at the
Hobby Shop.
All kinds of pretty handmade
Christmas gifts. Also pies, cakes, etc
for sale.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
TROOPS RUSHED TO
CONTROL RADICALS

Copenhagen, Dec. 10.-According
to reports from Berlin, filed in the
German capital at 2 o'clock this
morning, the demonstrations there
yesterday were without untoward in
cident.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
SERVICES AT EPISCOPAL
CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY

Rev. w. W. Webster, of Hawkins
vile, will hold services and preach in
the Episcopal church on next Sum
day, December l5t, II A. M. and 1880
p. M.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
Executive Committee
OF Red Cross Hold
important Meeting

An important meeting of the exc
cutive committee of the Red Cross
was held Tuesday morning at the
Chamber of Commerce. The work of
this organization continues to engage
the attention of its members. The
work rooms, formerly occupied by
the Surgical Dressing Department,
which is now suspended, have been
rendered to and accepted by the sew
ing department, Mrs. White, chair
man of the organization, and will
hereafter meet in the Garbutt- Dono-
van building Mrs. Flournoy, chair
man of the surgical dressing depart
ment, reported having shipped 1000
pads and bandages from her depart
ment during the year.
Home Service Recognized
Reorganization of the Home Serv-
ice section was made necessary on ac-
count of the resignation of Rev. L. A
Hill, as chairman. Miss Ethel Schroll
as secretary and Col. A. J. Mcdonald
legal advisor The new members are
/. Gelders, chairman; w. A. Adams,
secretary, and Mayor Clayton Jay,
legal advisor, and Mesdames VIM. r.
Bowen and Robert J. Prentiss.
Chairman J. c. Brewer, of the
membership drive, reported his COM
mittees who will be in charge of the
campaign for members during the
week of December 10 to 23rd. 1st
ward chairman, Mrs. S. G. Pryor, ST.;
End ward, Mrs. J. H. Burke; 3rd ward,
Mrs. M. w. Garbutt; 4th ward, Mrs.
E. ]. Dorminey Mrs. George w.
Brown has charge of the Juvenile
Red Cross and is arranging a surprise
for the public.
Postmaster w. A. Adams, as chair
man of the speakers committee, an
nounced arrangements having been
made for speech by Owen R. Love-
10y, Of New York, at the Operahouse
Sunday afternoon. Chairman Brewer
announced the county's quota as ST.
SOC. iii lslsA
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11
BOY SCOUTS

All Boy Scouts are requested to be
at the City Hall tomorrow night,
Thursday, Dec. II, at o'clock.
w. C. WILKERSON,
Scoutmaster.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11

Mr.. c. r. Smith, of Savannah, spent
Saturday in our city on business.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-12-11

Mrs. J. w. Donough, of Nashville,
is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. E. Mock.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-23
WOOD BRIGGS

tional Guard. is one Of the several gov
ernment-accredited lecturers sent out
by Washington. Until his regiment il
ordered abroad he is to devote his re-
markable talent and energy In helping
mobilize the minds" Of the people.
Into his lecture. Playing the Game" is
woven d4Sstirring patriotic appeal.
Capt. Briggs has the ability to enthuse
and stir his audiences to action. His
appearance on the first night OF Chau-
tauQua in a patriotic lecture SQUADS
the keynote Of the week.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-23
NAT1oNAL nANK REaouRrEs

The total resources Of the national
anks Of the country. 81 shown By re-
ports 70 the Comptroller Of the Cur
Fsasy sadsr the call Of June as. usFs
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-23

ai7,s5S.se7se0e. sn anefaaaa Of ~
sss.tsa.sos OVY ths Sans date tas,
year. Total deposits 4 national bsaks
on Iane 20 ahow ~ inetamsa % 81
ate.7Ts.soe over : gar ara.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-23

platform for many years. They APP
pear in native costumes and their
program is a song and story demon
stration of life in the Dark Continent.
The songs in English are mostly orig
Anai and form large part Of the pro-
gram. They are presented with per
feet accent and enunciatIon, with
clearness and beauty Of tone and with
such light and shade as 10 only heard
In the great choirs OF the country.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-23
PATRIOTIC LECTURE
ON OPENING NIGHT
Capt. Wood BrIogs Of Texas National
Guard Comes to Chautauqua.

The government has recognized the
Chautauqua platform as one of the
chief avenues of reaching the American
people with needed information during
war times. Wood Briggs, well-known
lecturer, Captain of the Texas Ma
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-23
J. H. BALMER COMES
TO CHAUTAUQUA
srlngs kaffir Boys Choir From AfrIea
for Closing Night.

J. H. Balmer. noted English traveller.
explorer and authority on South AZ
Gca, Is coming to Chautauaua on the
Esst night with his band of singing
katiir boys from the heart of Africa.
This attraction has been perhaps the
biggest success upon the Chautauqua
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-23

If q mother hustles her children
out of the room when another wo-
man calls. IT, a ssure sign that there
is gossip in the air.