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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-04-18

Senator VIM. ]. Stone of Mis-.
souri, died at Washington Sunday
following stroke of paralysis
last Wednesday.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-04-18
Sheriff Sale.--No. 3057,
II. J. Hand
vs..
Lear L. Green.

Lear l.. Green.
Notice is hereby given that by vir
tue of an order of seizure and sale
issued out of the 18th Judicial
District Court of La, in and for Wash
ington Parish, in above entitled cause,
and to me directed, will proceed to
sell at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, on
Saturday. April 20, 1918
at the principal front door of the court
house at Franklinton, La, between
the legal sale hours for judicial sales,
the following described property, be.
ing and situated in Washington Par
ish, Louisiana, to-wit:
Lot No. seven a. of block No.
twenty three (23) of the Stephen E.
Richardson addition to Bogalusa, as
per plat of said addition on file in the
Clerks office of this Parish and State
at Frankhnton, La, and being now
incorporated into the City of Bopa-
lusa, La.
Terms Of sale-.Cash without benefit
of sppraisement.
This the 18th day Of March, 1918.
]. E, Batemau, Sheriff
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
BERRY'S
men ESTEEMED HIM

The 100 or more lads in Sergeant
b. c. Berry's charge at Camp Meade
evidently had very high opinion
of this young man, for when the
33rd artillery regiment was muster
ed out his detachment presented him
with purse Of $45. This was near.
ly double what was presented to the
battalion commander and the lieu
tenant. Sergeant Berry has returned
to private life and tomorrow will re.
sumo his duties with Supt. Rosen-
baum in winding up details Of con-
struction on the big power plant al
Dam No. 5. The battalion comman-
der took the $1,000 cleared by the
battalion canteen and bought each
fellow gold signet ring. He request
cd them to have the battery number
and insignia engraved upon the rings
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
VICTORIOUS YANKS
CROSS RHINE TODAY
Army Of Occupation To Patrol
More German Territory
10y international News serviee.)

(By international News service.)
With the American Army of DC.
cupation, Dec. IL (By courier) 1.-THE
American Army of Occupation is
scheduled to cross the Rhine river
tomorrow friday to patrol new
German territory for depth of 80
kilometres. The crossing, which will
take several days, will be made from
Boppard, Enzers, st. Goarehausen
and Coblenz.
The Americans will cross on fer.
ries and over two bridges.
The first division unit reached
Coblenz yesterday and the 80 Divis.
ion, made up of Michigan and Wis.
consin troops, arrived at the banks
OF the Rhine, Tuesday, with other
units of the same army of occupa.
ton.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
SMALL BOY SWIpEs
KNIVES; IS CAUGHT

The approach OF the Christmas
season with the attendant display
of holiday goods is proving irresiBt-
IDLE to some of the younger genera
ton. A small boy named Smith, waa
picked UP by the officers charged
with shoplifting. The lad, while saun'
tering through the Lace Store. North
Queen street, managed to pick nD
five pocket knifes and get away with
them. When unprecedented the boy
had but three, having sold one. for
which he turned over So cents ITO
the officers. The juvenile was turn.
ed over to his parents with the urr
Outstanding that he is TO appear with
the missing knife. Manager HAM
mann, of the Lace Store, does not
wish to prosecute the boy because
of his youth.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
MRS. LINTON DIES
IN HOSPITAL TODAY
Well Known Lady Had Long
Been IlI--0ther Deaths.

Following long and trying illness
Mrs. Lucinda Linton. wife OF MIR
George wv Linton, of 511 Wlnchester
avenue, expired about . o'clock thia
morning at the City Hospital wherp
she had been for some months. Death
was due to a complication. Originate
Ing with a tumor, and this we'll known
| lady had first been taken to the hos.
pital to undergo a surgical operation.
1T quickly developed that her nialady
was too far gone for reetifying and
| all that could be done was to make
/ her last moments easier, while loys
ed ones could only await the inevita-
BILE. The remains were prepared for
burial by Funeral Director Cole aud
removed to the bereaved home Tho
funeral will be held Saturday after
noon at 100 o'clock from the First
Methodist Episcopal Church, Of which
the deceased had long been mem
her, Rev. r. l.. Wright officiating. Tho
| interment will be made in Green Hill
Il
cemetery. Mrs Linton was born GA
years ago in Back Creek Valley. Hicr
parents were the late jeremiah and
Rosanna Miller Beall. She is surviy-
ed by her husband aud three sons,
Mlessrs. Hunter B. Linton, OF WISH
ington; Harry @. Linton. Of Char
Ilottesville. Va, and Stewart Linton
of this CITY The family were very
much devoted to one another and
Mrs Linton was very proud OF her
boys. She was widely known anil
highly esteemed.
10 Buried Hers
! The remains Of the late Mrs.
Katherine Norrington. who died We'd
nesday in Washington, were brought
to Martinsburg over the Baltimore
and Ohio on No. 5, this afternoon,
Funeral Director Wilen removed the
body to Green Hill cemetery. whore
1t was inferred In the Norrington
family lot. M
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
CASUALTIES AMONG
AMERICAN FORCES

Courtney A. Pennypacker. MARY
l.. Lantz) Piedmont. wounded Sc.
verely; Edison H. Fawcett, (Mrs.
Clara Fawcett) Fawcett's Gap, Va,
wounded, degree undetermined; Lo-
renzo d. McCauley, Cumberland, mis-
sisng in action; Thurman C. Putin
burger. Unger's Store. wounded
slightly; William C, Seibert, Hagers-
town, wounded slightly
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
MERCHANT SL|CkLY
IS ROBBED OF $500
And Young Wallace Held For
Theft From S. A. LarkinS.

Confident that Taylor Wallace, a
young married man who had been in
store yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Samuel
A. Larkins,. the veteran groceryman
of 1872 East Liberty street, swore out
a warrant for the arrest of Wallace
on charge OF robbing the merchants
till of at least $780, The loss was
not discovered until last evening and
the suspected youth was apprehended
by Officer Snyder and Constable
Lewis at Thornwood Hall, where he
was attending dance. He made no
protest, but went alonv with the Of
iice:e, and was confined to the Jail
until a hearinp can be had before
Justice Wolf Only s35 was found
on Wallace and he claimed it was
part of sos pay he had recently
drawn.
Mr.. Larkins bad heen keeping his
money in a large pocket in the mon
ey drawer and, not thinking any
crooks visited his store, inadvertent-
iy left his money drawer open. There
were several people in his store yes
terday afternoon about the time
ycung Wallace came in. After they
left, about 3 O'clock Wallace asked
him for five gallons of coal oil and
as he had no oil can with him, re-
quested Mr.. Larkins to lend him one.
The merchant thinks when he went
back into the rear for the oil that
Wallace took the pocket book. How
ever, NO traces of the pocketbook
nave been discovered.
Wallace says he has been working
IN Cumberland
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13

behalf of Brest by Mayor Goude.
1t was the first address presented
to President Wilson on French soil,
the ceremonies on the George Wash.
ington having been informal In re.
ply the president said
Your generous greeting is very
delightful. | feel honored that Brest
has granted me the distinction of be.
ing associated with it.
the war we felt in a peculiar way
identified with Brest. 1t attracted to
itself an intimate interest and af'
lection that we feel for our home
cities-the hospitality, its welcome
to those who came to fight alongside
France in the common cause of lib
erty and its peculiar associations
with our own people and our own ac-
ton in the great struggle.
THAT the citizens of Brest have
so honored me will remain one of
the most pleasant memories of my
Grand
The president concluded with his
reference to the ideals of France and
the United States.
Decked Out With Flags
Paris, Dec 13.-The American
Presbyterian church in the Rue Der.
ri, off Champs Elyses, was decked
out with flags today in anticipation
that President and Mrs. Wilson
would attend services there on Mon.
day However, the whole program OF
arrangements is awaiting the Presi.
dents approval.
After taking luncheon with Presi.
dent Poincaire. tomorrow, the Pres
ident will confer with Colonel House
and other American officials.
1t is understood that Mr.. Wilson
will pay as few official visits as pos.
sible. Such officials are advised by
L'Istransigent TO emulate the exam.
pie of President Wilson and speed
UP the work on national problems.
The work of guarding the Presi'
dent while in Paris will be in charge
of the American military police and
the secret service. Only the work
of patrolling the crowds will fall up.
on the French. No one, not even
photographers. will be admitted in
side the railway station when the
presidential train arrives from Brest
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13

of the work of your division from
the time it has entered under his
command"
1t is necessarily a great honor to
be- allowed to command an organiza,
ton which earns such commenda-
ton
1t is likewise a great honor to be.
long to such an organization.
do not know what the future
las in store for us.
If it be war, we must and shall
sustain our honor and our reputa,
ton by giving our best to complete
the salvation of our country.
If it be peace, we must and shall
maintain our reputation and the hon
or of our division and the army, as
soldiers of the greatest country ON
earth. and as the right-minded, self.
respecting men.
The S0th Division only moves For
ward.
A, cRoNKHITE.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
ROBBED WHILE HE
VISITS ILL MOTHER

II
Hurriedly called to Baltimore by
a telegram stating that his mother
was dying, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wy
att, Of East John street, forgot
about leaving s67 in cash and $75 in
checks on the wash stand. When
they returned yesterday from that
city they found their home had been
entered during their absence and
the money and checkss stolen
Mr.. WAITS mother. who is over
SO, recovered from her attack of i'll.
ness, but relatives fear it will not be
long until she is more seriously
stricken.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
XMAS SPECIALS AT
THE C. E. C. STORE

Fancy Seeded Raisens, pkg. 14c
Fancy Seedless Raisens, pkg. Use
Fancy Cleaned Currants, pkg. &c
Fancy Citron, per lb.......39 c
Fancy Dromedary Dates, pkg. .23c
Walter Baker Chocolate, cake. 1Sc
Best Extract, bottle ............12c
lb Can Rumford Baking
Powder ...,.- ..........-..... Isc
Large Can Davis Baking Powder. l9c
IL h. Can Royal Baking
Powder ...... ....,.. ....... .z3c
Large Can Royal Baking Powder. 45c
Good Luck Baking Powder. SC & 10c
s lb. Can White Karo Syrup. .44c
10 ID. Can White Karo Syrup. .S8c
Best 4x Sugar, a b............ 12c
Light Brown Sugar, lb......,.... loo
Pure Country Lard, per lb. 80. .33c
All Goods Quoted Above Are Min
or's Quality. You know the best.
Full line of Fresh Vegetables and
oysters.
1p 1t hold F. A. MINOR.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
WILSGNPARTYSAFEI NFRANCE.
(By Inter. .onal News Service.)

Brest-(415 P. M)-President Wilson, the first
American chief executive to visit Europe while in office
stepped ashore upon French soil at 1922 o'clock this aft
ernOon
Following few brief ceremonies the president and
his immediate party boarded special train at the mill
tary station They scheduled to arrive at the Bots
Bouogne station in France at II o'clock tomorrow
ing
President and Mrs Wilson after leaving the tender
entered pavilion lined with crimson velvet carpet
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
A Big NAVAL UNIT
RETURNS DECEMBER q
(sy international News Service,


Washington. Dec. 13.-Admiral
Mayo, with nine dreadnaughts and
number of other units of the Unit.
ed States Navy that have been on
overseas service, is scheduled to
arrive in New York harbor on Dec
ember %, Secretary Daniels announ-
ced today
Plans are under way for big
demonstration, it was stated, and
Secretary Daniels will review the
procession from the decks of the
Mayflower, the presidential yacht.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
PROUD RECORD OF
BOTH DIVISION IN
BATTLE OF ARCONNE
Berkeley County Boys Among
Those Highly Praised.


and Berkeley county whose sons
fought so valiantly in France with
the 3l3th Field Artillery, S0th Divis-
ion, have every reason to feel proud
of these lads. They We're right in
the forefront when the glorious Yam.
kee army cracked the life out of the
Hun Military Machine. If the faith.
ers and mothers wish to do so they
can clip the following paragraphs
and preserve them in the family ar.
chieves as lasting memorial to the
valor Of their illustrious offspring.
The following letter was dropped by
an airplane among the boys of the
Eightieth. II was written by Major
General Cronkhite and is highly ap-
preciated by all who fought under
the gallant commander;
Headquarters Eightieth Division
American Expeditionary Forces,
France, 18th November, 1918.
General order NO. IL.
To the members Of the S0th Division
The 80th Division moves Forward:
1t not only moves forward against
the enemy but 1t moves forward in
the estimation of all who are cap.
able Of judging its courage, its
fighting and its mans qualities.
In the operations for the period No
vember 1st-5th, the division moved
forward fifteen and five-eights miles
in an air line.
1t always led.
1t captured. two Huns for every
man wounded.
1t captured one machine gun for
every man wounded.
1t captured one cannon for every
ten men wounded, besides large
quantities of munitions and other
stores.
1t accomplished these results, of
vast importance to the general OPP.
Grafton, with far smaller percent
age of casualties than any other dl-
vision engaged.
1t was learned by hard training
and experience.
The appreciation of the corps and
army commanders is expressed in
the following.
Telegram from the commanding
general, First Army:
The Army Commander desires
that you inform the commander of
the 80th division of the Army Com
mander,s appreciation of his excel
lent work during the battle of today
He desires that you have this infor-
nation sent to all organizations Of
that division as far as may be prac-
ticable this night. He fully realizes
the striking blow your division has
delivered the enemy this date
Telegram from the Commanding
Tiol army wi pS.
1.-The Corps Commander is partlc-
ularly pleased with the persistent,
intelligent work accomplished by
your division today. He is further de-
sirous that his congratulations and
appreciation reach General Lloyd
M. Brett, commanding your brigade,
which has borne the brunt of the
burden"
Letter from the Commanding
General, First Army Corps:
''The Corps Commander desires
that you be informed and that those
under your command be informed
that in addition to other well deserv-
ed concentrations received from the
Army Commander and tho Corps Com
mander, he wishes to express his par
ticular qualification and appreciation
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
DIAMONDS

Are good investments. Nothing is
growing in value as rapidly. We have
splendid assortment in stock and
can furnish you with single stones
ranging in prices from $3.50 to $555.
You'll be convinced OF their value as
soon as you see them. Come in.
IL 10 lip If w, L. JONES & SON,
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NOTICE

AS my office has been closed my
accounts have been placed in the
hands of Mr.. John S. Robinson of
the business office of the City Hos.
pital and all persons indebted to me
are hereby notified to call there and
make prompt settlement.
~ II ~ II. DIR. II. G. TONKIN
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1. o. o. r. NOTICE.

A full attendance of Tuscarora
Lodge No. "a is requested Friday
night, Dec. 10, at 7.30 o'clock Nomt-
nation Of offices. Exhibition of floor
work by degree team.
A. E. WlESTRATER, N. G..
II IL lip 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
Enthusiastic Greeting

Brest, Dec. 13.-Greeted as the
messenger of justice and peace,
President Wilson arrived here to-
day on the liner George Washington
to participate in the peace confer.
ence.
Foreign Minister Stephan Pichon
and Minister Of Marine. George Ley
CUES, welcomed the President in be,
half OF France whose national guest
he is.
Before the American executive
stepped into the beflowered and mad
ly cheering city, he was greeted on
behalf of Brest by Mayos Goude.
Speaking on behalf of the municipal
council, Mayor Goude presented
President Wilson with the following
address at the pier.
you come on the George Wash
ington which brought so many of
your citizen soldiers to our shores.
You come, bringing your authoritative
word to the stirring DEBATES which
will end our quarrels in the torment.
ed lands of Europe. Mr.. President. on
this greton soil, our hearts are I'M
animous in saluting you as the mes
senger of justice and peace. Tomor-
row the whole nation will acclaim
you. The people thrill with that
same enthusiasm towards you-the
eminent stateman-the defender of
their aspirations of justice and lib
erty."
In addition to the copy of the ad.
dress presented to President Will
son, another will be preserved in
the archives of the city.
The George Washington was well
coined with roaring salute of 81
guns and there was a historic dem
onstration on land as the President
and Mrs. Wilson, accompanied by
their immediate party, reached the
quay.
Reception Delightful
at Is delightful to me to join my
counsel with that of your public
men, bringing about a peace settle
ment which will consist alike with
the ideals of France and the ideals
of the United States" said President
Wilson this afternoon in replying tc
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
SEWER BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the
City Council of Martinsburg, w. Va,
on December 21st, for the construc-
ton OF a sewer from Porter avenue
70 Valley street. The Council re-
serves the right to reject any or all
bids.
T.. w. SPARROW.
121slp1O ,Comr, OF Streets.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13

WANTED-Old window sashes, from
three to six feet long in good con.
dition, will pay well for same. Phone
or call, Journal Office. IL IL Up tt
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WANTED

Bearing apple orchard in or near
Berkeley county. Must be- well stu
ated and in good shape. Write P. o,
Box rs, Winchester, Va. IL 10 LIP st
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SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY ANC
MONDAY.

Special sale of Sample Coats. Price
1898 and $14.98, valued from $4,000
to $4,000. A real bargain and ono
that will sell quick.
10 Up It KIRsoNis Women's Store.
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THE BIG FIRE SALE

Is going full blast. Everybody buy
ing and buying fast. Get in on these
big bargains. Come in today.--The
Hub. 10 IL 81 LIP
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Will pay 40c pound for good wal.
nut kernels. Greek-American Candy
Kitchen. 10 IL ct Up
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CONFESSIONAL SALE.

Sample Coats for 1898 and $149S.
Actual values of $4,000 to $4,000.
Is 1p2t KIRSON'S Womens Store.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13

Baled Hay for sale. HENSHAW,
HOLLIS e co. IL 7 1p II
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If you want to get some OF the
big bargains at The Hubs Great
Fire Sale. IL IL ~ It
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13

Emmert's Saturday Special is a
record breaker. See ad on page s
today. 1p 1t
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DAMAGED GOODS

l have one parlor stand. one rock
er, one wooden bed, one dresser,
two pair blankets and two comforts
that are slightly damaged in differ.
ent ways, that I will sell at special
prices.
P. X. HALL,
Housefurnishing and Coal.
IL 2 Mon Fri If Up
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13

Fine Silk Hose at $1.39, specially
boxed. is Emmert's special for So e.
urday. Up 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13

Fine Silk Hose at $t39, specially
boxed, IS Emmert's special for Sat
urday. Up 1t
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tFt
Miss Shpen1aker's wee tots dancing
class VIII start Dec. 20. ~ lp 2t
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BARGAINS, BARGAINS, BARGAINS
At the Hubs Big Fire Sale. You
can get anything you want at great
reductions-if you hurry. IL IL 1p 2t
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NOT ICE

This is to notify all parties hand
ling and selling fresh meats that a
license of $500 per year is charged,
and any one selling the same, whe.
ther butchers having a regular place
OF business or those selling on the
streets, without first having obtain
ed license are violating city or
dinance and subject to the penalties
prescribed.
JOHN IT, ZIRkLE,
1913 In ct Market Master.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13

Huyler's Candy for Xmas. FRESH
supply just received. $1o0 per Is.
None Better.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13

Just received shipment Of o
heaters.
p. X. HALL,
Housefurnishing G. Coal
IL Up Mon G Fri tt
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.HAviLANo AND plckARp CHINA

Full line of these high quality china
ware. We have everything you want
at prices most reasonable.
/ ~ In "A VIZ TnNJI0o a. CnAy
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13

Good Soft Lump Coal.
MARTINsBURG ICE & COAL co
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RUGS MADE FROM
REMNANTS OF CARPET

/ have just received about $50
rugs made from remnants of Hrus.
sells carpet, all colors and patterns,
This is one Of the most beautiful as,
sentiments have ever received.
can offer them for about IL the
Price of the cost of carpet In them.
They will make splendid Xmas pres
ents for your wife. sister. mother or
friend. Come at once and get 1rat
pick.
P. X. HALL,
Housefurnishing & Coal
IL s 1p Mon, Fri, Sat tt
aA
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WEATHER

Cloudy tonight, slightly colder, with
rain OF snow. r