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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-30


pieces. A certain division was due to
be at Mont Des Goats last Friday, but
thib division, instead Of getting for
ward, moved backward to rest and re-
fit
I. NEW PHASE OF GREAT FIGHT
[Associated Press Summary
The Germans today began what
seems to be a general assault on the
British hill positions on the KENNEL
front, southwest Of Ypres, opening a
new phase Of the great drive in Elan.
ders. Apparently the crucial test Of
the allied holding power in this area
Is at hand.
The preliminary bombardment start
ed In the early morning took in 10.
mile front, from Meteren, west Of
Bailleull, to Voormezeele, two miles
south of Ypres. Infantry attacks in
this area developed shortly afterward
and the battle appears to have been
on in earnest when Field Marshal
Haig's report was issued in London at
noon.
SEQUEL TO KENNELS FALL
The enemy has been striking with
great fury at Voormezeele for the last
two or three days, evidently hoping to
drive in behind Ypres and break up
the orderly withdrawal Of the British
from the further portions of the Ypres
salient which they have been evacuat-
ing.
General Won Arnim was successfully
held of this bullwark Of the salient
but meanwhile he has been preparing
to take advantage of the success he
won last week in the drive on Mt.
KENNEL which he was unable to
develope Immediately because OF the
stin allied resistance.
Further attacks In the Voormezeele
sector may accompany the delivery OF
today's blow, but the greatest force of
this thrust seems likely to manifest in
the vicinity of Locre, where Scrapen-
berg, Mont Rouge. Mont Note and
other eminences are the enemy OBJ
jectives. The French, who are hold
ing the line at Locre, fortified them
selves late last week by clinging to
this village. although more than once
driven out by savage thrusts. Another
attack which was launched there yes.
terday afternoon was repulsed.
SOUTHERN ATTACK ONLY FElNT
Probably to mask their real purpose,
the Germans last night heavily bonn
barded the southern portion of the
Lys battle front from Givenchy to
Nieppe wood and likewise turned
their artillery loose on the front be-
tween Lens and Aras. further south.
No infantry attacks have been report
ed in these sectors except on the part
OF the British, wholly successful
counter attack last night receptured
the post taken from them last week
near Festubert. north Of Gfvenchy.
As in the case Of the last previous
heavy assaults in Flanders, the Ger
mans also have been demonstrating
on the Somme front, although not in
such force as was the case last week.
Several times last night they drove at
the French positions In Hangard wood.
however, and heavily bonn barded the
sector north to VElers-Bretonneux.
The infantry attacks were broken IN
by the French fire and the allied artil-
lery vigorously answered the German
guns in this region and between Las
signy and Noyon. on the lower side Of
the Montdidier salient.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-30
New q. S. /! Craft
L0sf; Collision
Is Resp o1,sible

AYEW YORK.. April 2s.-Ths
IL American steamship Wester-
ly, one ofthe first Of the new
ships built by the emergency fleet
corporation, was sunk In q colii-
sion yesterday OF the French
coast, according to Information re-
eeived in shipping circles here TO-
day. All on board were saved.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-30
FARMER ENDS LIFE

Cedar Rapids, April 29.-W. A.
Grover, wealthy farmer living in the
Rowley neighborhood, committed sui.
eide in field early Sunday by cutting
his throat. On Saturday barns and
other valuable property on the Grover
farm were destroyed by fire. This and
the fact that his son had been drafted
is believed to have caused despond-
ency.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-30
MONSTER GERMAN ARMY Alta CKS YPRES
Gerr,lan-Firnish
Army Erlcircles
Reds At Vib0re

= oNDoN, April 29.-The Fin
nish red guard leaders, head
cd by their premier, at noon
on Sunday, asked the white
guards, or government troops, for
an armlstice, according to an offl-
cIal announcement made at vasa
ard transmitted by the Copenha0-
eA correspondent Of the Exchange
Telegraph company. The white
guards refused the rebel offer.
The Germans and white guards,
IL 10 added, are closing In on
viborn on three sides.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-30
Allies Wishes
To Rule Japs,
G0tO Declares
[By Associated Press staff
Correspondent

~ okIo. April 24-(DeIayed.)
Whatever Japan may do
In the future in regard to
Siberia will bs done with the full
consent Of her allies, said Baron
shlmpei Goto. who yesterday was
Installed ~ foreign minister, In an
interview today. He asserted ia
pans honor and righteous inten-
tions WouId be vindicated and that
the nations friendship for Amer
lea and Great Britain would re-
main steadfast notwithstanding In
trisues to cut asunder.
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ANfRlcApts 4 ARE CONFIDENT

when the infantry moved IN the FIR
Ing VA Just - intense. In some places
|our troops after passing through VII
|la9os were faked now and then with
shrapnel. In several cases they found
the trenches shallow, while In other
cAses there wore NO trenches at all.
~ this time the positions have been
Improved greatly and the shell holes
connected.
Tho American lines generally are
about 700 to 100 yards apart and the
hiGh ground ID about evenly divided.
what the future holds for the Ameri-
can forces is Of course unknown, but
the Americans are confident that un-
der the efficient French direction, al
though the tasks ahead may be diff.
cult, they will give good account OF
themselves and strike the boche .
blow II opportunity offers.
FIGHT DAY AND NIGHT
II should be understood; that this sec
tor ID not especially active In compar-
ison With others to the north, although
1t II moro active than those the Ameri-
cans previously occupied. The artillery
fire Is heavy and intermittent, the
German shells whilzing over the lines
into towns In certain rear areas.
There has not been raid on either
Side Of the line for several days, but at
night the patrols are active, Amer1-
cans approaching close to the enemy's
lines. All during the nights rapid
machine gun and rifle fire indicate
where the American bullets are keep
nc out enemy patrolling psrties.
ANTHEM SOUNDS DEFIANCE
The march from the billet bases to
ne line was very impressive. Many
units started off with the strains Of
the Star Spangled Banner, played by
rogimental bands, In their ears.
At one place the tune must have
reached the German lines, 10 close was
the band, the gun flashes being re-
l1ected on the instruments. The con-
stant roar OF artillery was deafening
- the Americans, marching as II on
narade, disappearing down the roads
Dost the American batteries which
enamy lines.
( Announcement that American troops
haA entered the allied lines in P1cardy
east of Amisns was made by the Paris
/, var Office last Wednesday night. The
Germans that day attacked British.
French and Americans along lengthy
front from north Of the Somme to be-
lew Castel Particularly stubborn fight
ing occurred around Hangard. from
witch the French were driven but part
of which they regained Friday. A Paris
lispatch Thursday announced that
more than 100 wounded Americans had
reached Paris hospitals from the battle
HHbpv UNDER DIFFICULTIES
The training period for the Amer
lean troops lasted few days, after
which they moved up to within sound
OF the guns to await orders to go into
battle. Many an infantryman curled
ND In his blankets under the stars. the
more lucky ones having beds Of straw
IN houses or barns The officers Jared
about the same. All appeared unmind
ri Of their hardships. They are as
healthy, enthusiastic and happy lot
@ ever shouldered rifle. The Amer
icans are greatly interested In tho
battle progressing in their neighbor-
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NO OFFICIAL NEWS.

Washington; d. c., April 2S.-The
state department and Russian embas-
sy are without confirmation of the re-
ported counter revolution in Russia.
State department officials said that
not a word had been received during
the day from Ambassador Francis or
from any other source which throws
light on the report. Russian embassy
officials knew nothing whatever ex-
cept what has appeared in published
reports.
e kAlsER's HAND SEEN.
Inasnuch as the report is known to
have been in circulation in Sweden
and Finland, as we'll as in Denmark.
the disposition Is official and diplo-
matte circles is to place credence IN
It. Surprise was expressed that some
further details have not been received.
The general disposition here Is to
charge the new movement up to the
Germans primarily. Some army ON
GERS feel that the kaiser has managed
in some way to reach a working agree
ment with leaders Of the old mon
archial regime.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-30
Under French Direction,
Pershing's Artillery And
| Infantry Enter Picardy
Sector On Dark Night,
Eager To Battle Boche.
YANKEE VOLLEYS
STOP HUN PATROLS
ny Assooaatsd Press star

with the American Army In
france, April 2s.-(peiayed)-
There was Increased artillery
ostivity on the Toui sector today.
]. At dawn the oermans began q
h1avy barrase against part Of our
Hire. This was accompanied ny
lntsrmittsnt machine gun and rifle
HFo.
The ensmlss' activity 10 taken
- mean that he 10 striving to
KEGS the Americans busy % they
eannet be sent north.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-30

British, French And Belgian Defenders
of Flanders Line Rally To Save
Key City And North Sea Coast
GAS BONBARDMENT is SEVERE

Amsterdam April 2sThree
at Dusseldorf bombardnent
through Belgium
night In the direction France.
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[nx Assoctated Press Stan

( a5l1 : ~ s.
with the American Army In North.
:ern France, April 20. - American
troops have taken up positions on the
French battle front Under the French
high command, In which all ranks have
subreme confidence. the American
forces face the enemy on the line bar
ring the Germans from Paris and
Amiens. where they have been for q
number of,days.
TIE Americans, on entering the line,
found their position In rolling ter.
rain. The artillery was the first on
the line, entering on . dark night
which was made red by continuous
flashes sof friendly and hostile guns.
Under : fire which in some cases was
rather heavy the American gunners
took up The positions Of the FEench
DA1Aseieg nd 'tsla suphR a9
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-02-15
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Dear Fell0W-WOrker:
Omitted we stand, divided we fall I"
This is the motto of that state so
often referred to as the "Blue Grass
State, because of the peculiar tirge
of the sward. There is much good
sense in that motto, to. 1t may be
applied to every line of human act
ivity-as well as natural phenomena.
This key was first struck by Christ
when he said "a house divided again
st itself will fall"
The Church of God is the house of
Faith. We, as individual christians
form the blocks of which it is con-
structed. These must always be in
their places-else the structure will
collapse.
Winter has possessed us with I'M
usual ferocity this year. 1t has been
practically impossible for us to wor-
ship as a congregation at all. Neglect
of this all important weekly duty
soon developes into a habit and we
continue to absent ourselves from the
House of God. Thus we find two
camps of Spiritual Israel-those who
attend Divine worship with regularity
and those who neglect this privilege.
We are all at one in the conclusion
that this evil exists. We also know
that so divided we fail-and i'm time
fall.
Now that the Backbone" of winter
has apparently been broken, is it not
only right that we re-consecrate our
lives and service to the Assembly of
Amounted? Is it not time that we
again assume the privilege of worship
together on the Lords day? You
will agree that it is. Therefore, let
as resolve to be present around the
Supper of Christ every Lords day
morning. Let US resolve to be assem-
bled for all the work 'of the church.
Let US again mobolize and assume the
offensive in the Battle of the Lord
and may the Favor Of God, even our
Lcxd and Savior Jesus the Christ,
grant us His blessing and peace of
soul as we do so.
y Your pastor
Theo. Freeman.
Our Mobilization Day and Lords Day
March third.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-02-15
METHODIST CHURCH.
! SiaI

Next Sunday will be observed by
the church as Father and Son Sun
day" This is according to the re-
quest of the International committee
Of Y. M. c. A., endorsed by President
Wilson. Every man attending NEXT
Sunday morning is requested to bring
boy and every boy is expected to
bring man. Yhe address will be
appropriate to the day
Mrs. Tulloh's young ladies class
presented the church with neat
service flag last Sunday morning. II
contains seven stars and three more
are to be added.
Eleven young men connected with
the church are now in some branch
of the United States army or navy.
The Sunday evening Union service
will be held in the Disciple church.
Union choir practice in the Disciple
church Sunday afternoon.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-02-15
1T is SERIOUS.

Some Paw Paw people fail to real
ize the seriousness of a bad back.
The constant aching of bad back.
The WEAKNESS, the tired feeling. The
pains and aches of kidney ills. May
result seriously if neglected. Danger
Gus urinary troubles often follow. A
Paw Paw citizen shows you what to
do.
Reuben Nash, S. Kalamazoo ST.,
SAYS: 81 was so bad off with kidney
complaint | could hardly bend over
or straighten up, and my back ached
all the time My kidneys acted ir-
regularly. Specks floated before my
eyes and / would almost fall from
dizziness. Two boxes of Doan's
Kidney Pills Strengthened me up, so
that | felt like different man. The
backaches and other signs of kidney
trouble left me-"
Price 60 cents at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Nash had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-02-15
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Service Flag which has been
presented to the church by the Pres
byterian club will be dedicated next
Sunday morning. A special service
will be held at that time. The theme
for the address will be "A Great
Vision. There will be special music
by the choir.
The contest for new members for
the Christian Endeavor closed last
Sunday evening. There were over
fifty young people present at that
meeting which was clear evidence that
some hard work had been done on
both sides of the contest, the "Blues"
winning by close margin. We
heartily welcome the new members
into the organization which means so
much to the Christian development Of
SO many of the worlds young people.
The services next Sunday will be
at the usual hours. Sunday school
at 1000 A. NJ, Morning service at
11:00. Christian Endeavor at 600
P. M. All are cordially invited.
Next Sunday morning Father and
Sons Day" will be celebrated at the
Baptist Church. A special reserva-
ton of seats will be made for every
man who brings boy with him to
church. There will be special music
and special address for the occasion.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-02-15
FATHER AND SON HIKE.

There will be a cross country hike
next Saturday afternoon on which the
boys will be accompanied by men.
Each boy scout and other boys who
desire to go will invite some man,
preferably his own father, to spend
the afternoon in the woods and the
open fields. Each person will carry
staff and lunch to be cooked over
a camp fire. For full particulars in
quire of any boy scout or the scout
masters.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-02-15
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
The Probate Court for the County OF
Van Rureu

In the matter of the estate of
James Neale, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that four
months from the 18th, day of Febr-
uary A. ID. 1918, have been allowed
for creditors to present the claims
against said deceased to said court
for examination and adjustment, and
that all creditors Of said deceased
are requested to present their claims
to said court, at the probate office,
in the Village Of Paw Paw in said
county, on or before the 18th, day of
June A. d. 1918, and that said claims
will be heard by said court on Mon
day the 18th, day of June A. d. 1918.
at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Dated, February 18th, A. ID. 1918.
VIM. Killefer
3t3 Judge of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-02-15
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
The Probate Court for the County of
Van Buren,.

At a session of said court, held at
the Probate office in the Village of
Paw Paw, in said County, on the
18th, day of February, A. ID. 1918.
Present. Hon. VIM. Killefer, Judge
of Probate
In the matter of the Estate Of
William A. Skies, deceased.
Leila o. Merritt, heir at law of
said deceased, having filed in said
court her petition praying that said
court adjudicate and determine who
were at the time of his death the
legal heirs of said deceased and
entitled to inherit the real estate Of
which said deceased died seized.
1t is ordered that the 18th, day of
March A. d. 1918, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon, at said probate office,
be and is hereby appointed for hear
ing said petition;
1t is ordered that public notice
thereof be given by publication of a
copy of this order, for three success
i've weeks previous to said day of
hearing, in The True Northerner, a
newspaper printed and circulated in
said county.
VIM. Killefer,
Judge Of Probate
A true copy
Margaret M. Southworth
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-02-15
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
The Probate Court for the County of
Van Buren,.

At session of said court, held at
the Probate office in the Village of
Paw Paw, in said County, on the
18th, day of February, A. ID. 1913.
Present, Hon. VIM. Killefer, Judge
of Probate
In the matter Of the Estate Of
Orendo M. Skies, deceased.
Leila o. Merritt heir at law of
said deceased, having filed in said
court her petition praying that said
court adjudicate and determine who
were at the time of his death the
legal heirs of said deceased and
entitled to inherit the real estate of
which said deceased died seized.
1t is ordered that the 18th, day of
March A. d. 1913, at. ten o'clock in
the forenoon, at said probate Office,
be and is hereby appointed for hear
ing said petition;
1t is ordered that public notice
thereof be given by publication of a
copy Of this order, for three success
i've weeks previous to said day of
hearing, in The True Northerner, a
newspaper printed and circulated in
said county.
VIM. killefer,
Judge of Probate.
A true copy
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Another BoYhocd Ambition.

Our idea of an ideal situation would
be 10 be paid large salary for serv
ing in Il merely advisory capacity
Ohio State Journal.
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Your pastor

If YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR
PROPERTY SEE KENYON AND
SHEPARD.
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Margaret NJ. Southworth
Register of Probate. 3t3. |
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-12
w. w. ROYALTY, Dealer
Lubbock, Texas.
Lubbock, Texas.
WOMEN ARE GIVEN EQUAL SUI
FRAGE IN BAPTIST CoNCLAVE

Dallas. Dee Women were
granted the right of equal suffrage
with men by the Baptist General
Convention Of Texas. which held It's
first session yesterday Women may
new hold any Of the offices and also
serve on boards for the various edu-
oational Institutions Of the church in
the State. The suffrage right was
granted following a general report on
church activities by the Enlistment
Commission.
The Enlistment Commission dealt
with the memberships problems Of the
church throughout the State 1t was
shown that for the past three years
this branch Of the Baptist Church has
gained about 10000 annually in mem
bership, but that practically 1000
have deserted the church for the
same period. With the view Of cor
recting this a training camp for pas
tors is to be established for two
weeks Of each year. The pastors will
be taught the best methods for keep
ing new members active. Fifty thou
sand dollars was appropriated to the
Buckner Orphans Home.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-12
CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE
AROUND BIG SPRING
Big Spring Herald;

Big Spring Herald:
Conditions pointing TO a favorable
year are so much superior than those
which have been in style for mum
Der Of years that our people have
cause to feel optimistic. The rains
and SHOWS have nut fine season in
the ground and things look mighty
good. Had we such season for
planting in the spring Of 1913 or for
several years before, as 20 that, there
is no getting around the fact that
Howard county would have produced
some crops too This section has
shown that it can produce crops with
less moisture than any other section
under the sun and can DO so without
any under season TO begin with Civ
ON good season n tie ground 90
plant on and % mus, Dee a year Of the
scantcst rainfall to prevent o. from
making a good showing
The weather man has been mighty
good to POS s0 fm and If we can have
SOME more rain and snow along the
coming months we are going 20 90
.e- 1919 with prospects for good
crops
Those who took advantage of the
opportunity 90 plant wheat are now
able % laugh al the fellow who was
efra,d 20 take a chance Nearly four
thousand arres has been planted to
wheat in Tins county and much of DO
will soon be- ready 90 pasture So
1asuragc alone Il win be worth far
more than the cost Of seed and
planting. ard. II favorable seasons
permit the harvesting Of good weld
Of grain they win come out away 90
The good
Nof only 30 conditions favor farm
ng' alone, but the lack Of severe
wen thcr has been OF great benefit 90
stock raising The plentiful mo.stur,
and mild weather has enabled he
stoekmen 20 carry their stock alonr
n good condition without feeding
them. and they are not up against
me costly upkcep which proved such
burden last year
With a good crop year IN prospect
with GOOD prices assured Tor an crops
raised. and with no war 90 worry
about. old 1919 should prove one Of
the happicst and most prosperous
ycars old Howard County has ever cs-
pcrienccd
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-12
HANDS, ARMS,
Limbs ASLEEP
AID Was Rundown, Weak and
Nervous, Says Florida Lady.
Five Bottles of Cudui
Made Her We'll.

Kathleen. Fla.--Mrs. Dallas Prime
Of my last child n got very much
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that ! could hardly DO anything ~
all was 80 awfnlly nervous that
I could scarcely endure the least
noise Ny condition was getting
worse all the time.
! knew | must have como relief OF
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serious condition for felt 40 badly
ant was 30 nervous and weak I could
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. and was soon on the road 20
health, After the use OF about S bot
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and s,tend 20 my sir childrc- be-
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