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The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-03-08
Clerk & Masters Sale OF
Realty

In obedience to a decree made and en-
tered at the November term of the Chan
Gerry Court for Morgan County, Tenn,
in the case of Delphia Howard ct al VS.
A. d. Bowmer, Directing the sale OF the
lands set out and described in the oriei-
nal bill in said cause, ! will on
Monday March 18th, 1918
during legal hours. in front of the East
Door of the Court House in Wartburg,
Tennessee, offer for sale, and sell to the
highest bidder, the two tracts OF land de-
scribed in the original bill, one tract con-
tanning 40 acres more or less and one
tract containing 40 acres more or less.
Being the lands OF which William Bow
mer lately died seized and possessed OF
which is fully and particularly described
in the original bill filed in this cause.
Said sale will be made in bar of the
equity of redemption and will be sold on
six and twelve months time, exceptas to
Is per cent of said sale, must be paid by
cash in hand. The purchaser will be re-
quired to execute his two promissory
notes less IS per cent payable in six and
twelve months, with approved personal
security, and lien will be retained on
the real estate SO sold to further secure
the payment of said notes.
This Feb. 18th, 1913,
r. A. DAVIS,
Clerk e. Master
by ] H STAPLES, ID C u M.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-03-08
To Remove Fish 0dor.

Fish usually leaves a strong odor
on the utensil in which it has been
cooked and the knives and forks as
well. Put the silverware into o bowl
of cold tea and allow them to stand
several minutes. Then wash in clear
water and polish. Do not throw the
tea away, but put it in the pan IN
which the fish was cooked.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-03-08
COUNTY OFFICIALS

w. z. Stricklin, County Judge
H. c. Byrd Sheriff.
C U Howard Trustee.
S. ii. Iestes, County Court Clerk,
Chas w. Summer, Circuit Court Clerk
r. A. Davis, Clerk and Master.
w. B. Crenshaw, Register
w. H. Jackson, Tax Assessor.
w. d. Jones, Coroner.
N. B. Melton, County Surveyor.
A. B. Peters, County Superintendent
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-03-08
LANCING SOCIETIES
MASONIC

MASONIC
Triplet Gap Lodge No 677 meets
4th Saturday of each month,
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-03-08
Prevent Silver From furnishing.

To prevent silverware from tarnish-
ing, first warm the pieces to be treat
ed, then paint them over with q thin
solution Of coIlodIon In alcohol. using
a wide, soft brush.
This will not harm silverware In the
least, and win save lots Of hard labor
trying to keep It clean.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-03-08
SOCIETIES
I. o. o. F.

I. O. o. F.
MOUNT TAILOR LODGE No asa: Meets ini Q
r. hall Syery FIRST and Third Salufoayh
he month
&, Il. Dotson. N. g.
=. H. Scott. Secy
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-03-08
Improves Cake.

When making dark cake or cookies
cream peanut butter with your sugar
and note the Improvement in taste.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-03-08
JR. o. U. A. NJ.

JR. o. u. A. NJ.
Wartburg Council No Is Jr. O.. U. A.
M. Meets LIST and Bird Saturday IN eacn
monht. Visiting brethren welcome.
C. l.. KREIS. c.
w. w. WILSON: r, 5.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-03-08
EASTERN STAR

Meets the End Saturday of each
month.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-03-08

be published for four consecutive weeks
in the Morgan County Press, news
paper published in Morgan County.
This Feb. IL, 1913.
r. A.. DAVIS,
Clerk & Master.
by J H STAPLES. DC & M.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-03-08

The Press will appreciate your
subscription, send it in this week.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-03-08
MASONIC LODGE

b.. erald Lodge No ST. meets every
Saturday night on or before each 1ull
moon.
TIA MORRIS, W M
L RIESDEN. Secy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
Vienna Paper Says Plan to Secure Victory Before Arrival of Americans
 Has Failed.
MORALE IS SHATTERED
German Commanders Ad- init That the Allies Have a Military Chief Equal
 Their Own.

ZURICH, Aug. 8. - The Arbeiter Zeitung of Vienna declares that the Allied offensive has blasted the Ger man hopes of ending the war by a military decision before the Amer, cans could have arrived in force.
 The paper says explanations and excuses cannot. alter the fact that tho Allies made gains in territory; nor can 1t be denied, 1t says, that the Allies attacks have had de- structive effect on the morale of the German forces, and on the German offensives planned.
 Germans admit that the Allied counter offensive3 have shown that the Allied Commander in Chief is in no way inferior in ability to Gen. ludendorn and von Hindenburs.
 The paper says In conclusion that Gen. Foch's name inspires confidence with the Allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
American Artillery Breaks Up German Counter At- tacks Along the
 VeSIe River.
HUNS ARE BAYONETTED
The Germans Are Shorten ing Their Lines Along Battle Front in
 the West.

WITH THE AMERICANS, Aug. 8. Additional American infantrymen yesterday crossed the Vesle river east and west of Fishes, despite de- termined German opposition.
 The Americans are breaking up counter attacks West of Fishes, ac- cording to early advices this morn- ing, and the American artillery West of Fismes yesterday discouraged Ger man counter attacks West of Fishes.
 Wherever the Americans could come in close quarters with the Germans they used their bayonets effectively.
 Among the German prisoners ta- ken were officers and privates from the Flanders front, indicating a with drawal from the British defended lines in order to reinforce the shat tered forces of the German Grown Prince.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
MEAT M0NOPLY IS AIMED AT
 BY GOVERNMENT
Alleged That the Big Pack ing Companies Control Market and Defraud
 the Public.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-The Fed eral Trade Commission has recom- mended to President Wilson to give the Government control of all the principal stockyards and cold stor- age plants and warehouses and re- frigerator and cattle cars.
 The purpose of the recommends tions is to destroy the monopoly of Swift X Company, Armour & Com pany, Morris & Company, Wilson & Company and the Cudahy Packing Company, from the meat supply and other food products.
 It is claimed these concerns man ipulate the markets for the control of provisions, restrict supplies and defraud producers and consumers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08

If the United States sent two regiments to Italy the moral effect 1t would have on ny people would be tremendous. It would put steel into their veins, give them a new outlook on the war and make more firm their already determined spirit" The speaker was Captain Francesca Mario Guardabassi, for merly tenor in the Metropolitan Opera House, in New York city, but now of the Italian Grenadier Guards. "I have come to America" continued the Captain, ito interest Americans in Italy and what it is doing in this war. We now have an army of 100000. As view 1t, the next drive of Germany will be hurled against this huge mass. But we will stand firm and conquer. Our last retreat, just as we were winning the prize, has taught us our lesson
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
BRITISH AND FRENCH LAUNCH TERRIFIC DRIVE AT GERMANS
 NEAR AM!ENS AND GARRY THEM
 COMPLETELY OFF THEIR FEET

DATELESS, ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY AFTER NOON, Aug 8-Givng the Germans time to catch breath decisive defeat the Asne Mane front Gen. Foch early this morning launched fresh blow in sector
 The British and French great force attacked the Ger along 2S-mile front Amens this morning
 The completely surprised and carried petey the first four hours of fighting they had been driven back and the Allies had advanced than hree miles, Many prisoners captured and in places great losses inflicted the enemy.
 The French and British showed great dash and spirit in attacks, there appearance of disposition to up The fighting and the advance continuing this after 
 Haig personal command of the drive acting under he general direction of Gen. Foch.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
AMERICANS RESUME ATTACKS ON AISNE-MARNE FRONT, AND
 HAVE STRONG FOOTHOLD ON
 NORTH BANK OF VESLE RIVER

DATEIESS, SUMMARY OF ASSOCIATED PRESS, AFTER NOON Aug SGreaer activity shown today in the Sois sonsRhem region where the Americans have assumed the offensive crossing the Vese at paces ormng the German positions with bayones and forcing them backward
 The German opposition and the Americans crossed in terrific inferno of shrapne fire.
 The Americans have gained solid footing the north bank of the Ves being protected by the heavy a ery that is being placed in position for that purpose.
 The still holding the north bank of the Vesle in most places the French and British front with consider able strength and great They have destroyed several bridges the Aisne
 In spite of the German eor the Allies have taken heavy the
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
ADVICE IS NOT NEEDED FROM
 COL. ROOSEVELT
Reuters Correspondent at Front Says American Soldiers Are Doing
 All Right.

LONDON, Aug 8.-Reuter's cor respondent at the American front says the American fighting forces do not need the ,ladvice of Col Teo Roosevelt of not hitting the soft spots.
 He says there has been no soft hitting by the American forces, nor any inclination in that direction.
 "The Germans asked for rough war" is the remark of an American officer, said the correspondent, "and by heaven we are here to see that they get it." concluded the officer.
 MT. Roosevelt in a recent speech said that all possible strength of the United States must be put into the war and that the soldiers must hit fast and hit hard, and not hit the soft spots.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
HUNS SHORTEN LINES

PARIS, Aug. s.-A Zurich, Switz- erIand dispatch has been received here quoting Berlin advices which say indications point to German shortening of the battle lines on the Western front. 5
 This will relieve troops from dif- ferent sectors and concentrate them in a more restricted territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
WOMEN MUST REGISTER.

GThere are only six more days in which German alien females may register. It is imperative that they register for, as with the males, they will be subject to internment if they do not register by August 14th. The registration is being done through Postmaster z. M. Bradford at the postoffice.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
LIEUT.. TOSS
 IS KILLED

LONDON, Aug. S.-Lieut Foster Foss. with the American Army, of Providence, R. l., was killed and five sailors were injured from a boil CT explosion aboard an American ship in a British port yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
ARE NO AMERICANS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8. 1t is believed here that there are no American troops involved in the French and British offensive on the Far Western front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
CABLE BRIEFS

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-The De- partment of Agriculture reports the loss of 171.O0O0OO bushels of corn and 13,OOO,O0O bushels of wheat from the former forecast for this years production The last forecast was made a month ago. Despite the es- timated losses from adverse weather conditions, there will still be a bum per wheat and corn crop over the crops of the previous year.
 LONDON-There is widespread discontent in large Austrian towns over the recent rise of 116 per cent. in the price of bread. According to Zurich dispatch meetings of pr6- test have been held in Vienna, Prague and Gratz.
 BATON ROGUE, La. = Louisiana has ratified the Federal prohibition amendment.
 WASHINGTON = The extent to which aid is being furnished the Al lies in foodstuffs was indicated in a statement made today by the Food Administrator, showing that during June exports of beef totaled 92,173,' 900, pounds. of which 95 per cent. went to England, France, Italy and Belgium. The monthly average of beef exports for the three years pre- ceding the war was 1,066,000 pounds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
GERMAN ADvICES

BERLIN, Aug. 8.-The Germans captured Vent on the Somme ana some POO additional British prison CTS, according to an official an- nouncement made last evening by the War Office.
 British counter attacks South of Blayecorbie road broke down.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
MAKE ANOTHER ADVANCE

LONDON, Aug. s.-it is reported that the British have advanced over three miles at some points near Amiens in their new offer nsive against the Germans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
The French Losses

NEW YORK, Aug 8. - Marcel Knecht, a member of the French High Commission to the United States, said in an address made here last night that 1,l30,000 French were killed in the war and an equal nun Der were wounded
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
HOLD THEIR POSITIONS

PARIS, Aug. 8.-The Franco-Amer- jeans yesterday crossed the Vesle river East of Braisne and held the positions they captured despite fur ious counter attacks made by the Germans, according to an official bull lein issued last evening.
 North Of Rheims the French fore es advanced distance of 400 yards.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
GRAVES WILL COMMAND TROOPS IN EAST SIBERIA Will Have Charge of Amerl- can Soldiers to Join the
 Allied Troops in
 Russia. NOW AT CAMP FREMONT Decided to Send Troops in the Philippines for the Service to Aid the
 Russians.
RUSSIA DECLARES WAR AGAINST THE
 BRITISH EMPIRE

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 8. A dispatch from Russian sources to Berlin says the Bolshevih Government has declared that state of war exists between Russia and England. t
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
WORLD RECORD
 BEEN SMASHED

NEW YORK, Aug 8.-The Duke of Kahanamoku. a Hawaiian swimmer, established new worlds record for 125 yard dash, covering the dis tance in 1:12 4-5 seconds time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
GERMAN PLAN IS TO HAMPER OUR
 SEA COMMERCE
Believed That Divers h. Structed Not to Take too Many Chances
 on This Side.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-The sub. marining of the lightship off Cape Hatteras is believed by the Navy De partment to indicate that German divers have been sent to this side of the Atlantic to hamper commerce in all ways possible, without placing themselves in danger.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
CROSSED RIVER IN STORM

WITH THE AMERICANS, Aug. 8. The American forced crossings on the vesIe river Tuesady night and yesterday morning during a heavy rain and in the face of an inferno of shrapne fire.
 The Germans massed their forces and brought the most intense artii- Iery and machine gun fire to bear with view of preventing the Amer jeans from getting across. Ameri- can Engineers made record in pro- viding means for the troops to cross the river.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
CRAVE IS FOUND OF ROOSEVELT
 BY AN AVIATOR

WITH THE AMERICANS. Aug. 8. An American aviator discovered a grave at the edge of Chamery Wood marked with cross bearing the in scription in English: Lieut.. Quen. tin Roosevelt, buried by the Ger. mans"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
ALL PRA|S|NC
 FIGHT ABILITY
 OF AMERICANS French General in An Off, ciaI Order Thanks Them for Assistance in the
 Marne Battle. PREMIER GEORGE ALSO Gen. Magnin Says He Is Proud to Command Such Efficient Troops as
 the Americans.
PREMIER GEORGE ALSO

WITH THE FRENCH, Aug S.--In an official order issued last evening, Gen Mangin thanks the Americans for their brilliant participation in the Aisne battle.
 He said: "Your share of the tro- 7,200 prisoners, ten kilometres of territory reconquered."
 He said the Americans ran to the attack like they were going to a fete.
 q am proud of having the com mand of such brave troops" he con cluded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
WEIGHT OF MAIN BLOW

WITH THE BRITISH, Aug. B. The main weight of the British blow is directed against Gen. von Hutiers' 18th Army Corps.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
Small Steamer Sunk

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-A small unarmed steamer named the Merak was submarined off the North Caro- lima coast last Tuesday. The boat carried IS sailors who are missing
 Later Report-The crew ha sbeen landed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
ENEMY MAKES ATTAcks

BERLIN, Aug. 8.-Last evening ad- vices say that yesterday strong enc my attacks were made Southeast of Soissons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
British Casualties

LONDON, Aug. S.-Britisth casual ties for the week ending yesterday totaled 9,866, compared with 12,S9o reported the previous week.
 Officers and men killed total 1,709 and wounded, S,l52.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
Praise From Lloyd George

LONDON, Aug. 8.-Premier Lloyd George in addressing the House of Commons, said the strength of the American forces will soon be equal to that of the entire German Army.
 He praised the Americans for their bravery in action, and compli- mented both the officers and the men,
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08

Old papers for sale at The Empire office. Second and Main streets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
BRITISH TAKE VILLAGES
MAKE AN ADVANCE

LONDON, Aug. 8. The British forces yesterday advanced 1000 yards
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
Consul Is Released

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-Felix Cole the American consul at Archangle,
 arrested by the Bolsheviki, was re- | leased when the Bolsheviki forces were compelled to leave the city | by it's occupation of the Allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08

PARASITIC bombardment of Par is by the long range guns continues.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08

between Clarence and Lave rivers, over a five-mile front, according to an official bulletin posted last even- ing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
British and French Forces Have Made Progress on, a Wide Front Near
 AmienS.
HAIG IS. IN COMMAND
New and Determined Blow Is Being Struck Against the Germans in the
 West.

LONDON, Aug. 8.-A determined offensive on a wide front Southeast of Amiens has been launched against the Germans by the French and Brit ish troops.
 The troops taking the initiative are the British Fourth Army and the French First Army Corps.
 Gen. Haig is personally in com rnand of the new drive, which is de- veIoping satisfactorily.
 It is believed that the intention of the Allied commanders is to wipe out the German positions around Montdidier. It was in this sector that the Americans captured Cantig- ny previous to the last big drive on the Marne, and held it despite repeated and determined efforts of the Germans to retake the position.
 GAIN ALL oBJECTivES
 WITH THE BRITISH, Aug. B. The British early this morning at tackled on 12-miIe front on both sides of the Somme river and gain cd all objectives within four hours.
 They also captured considerable number of prisoners.
 The big guns chorused an attack from near Morlancourt to Avre val ley.
 From the best information that could be received of the early opera tions they all agreed that fighting is progressing finely for the British.
 The British made their attacks during a heavy mist after only three minutes of artillery preparation.
 The French artillery fire lasted 40 minutes, after which the troops poured over the top from the trench es in wonderful dash at the enemy ranks.
 French and British tanks crossed the Avre river in the Luce Valley They are doing great work in assist Ing the attacking forces.
 BRITISH TAKE VILLAGES
 WIT 1.-THE BRITISH, Aug. B. The British and French forces Southeast of Amiens have captured HeImer Wood and Dodo Wood. They probably have possession of the vii Iages of Marceicave, Lamittee anc
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
Gets a Small Boat

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-Submar- ines off the French coast sunk a small American steamer. the Por- tage. and British steamer, the Berwind. The Lake Portage was built in Duluth last year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08

Phone it to The Empire, No. 374.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-Maj. Gen. William s. Graves, commanding the Eighth Division, stationed at Camp Fremont, California, has been as signed to command the American forces assigned to Siberia service along with the Japanese and British forces.
 The American forces to be, sent there are the 27th and 31st Regular Army regiments now doing duty in the Philippine Islands.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
Japanese To Command

WASHINGTON, Aug. St has been learned that the Chief of Staff for the Japanese Army, Gen. Uyshara, has been suggested to have com
 Another Report
 Cen March, Chief of Staff for Gen. Pershing, last evening announc- ed that Maj Gen William s. Graves, will command the American forces in Siberia. Gen. Graves is now in com mand of the Eighth Division at Camp Fremont.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
Another List

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-Two more Army casualty lists were announced last night totaling 143 names, of whom 36 were killed in action. 66 were severely wounded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08
Largest List of the War so Far Was Made Public Last Evening by
 Department.
B R|TISH CASUALTIES
The French Have Lost Over 100000 Killed and Wounded in Pres
 ent War.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3-The Ar my and Marines casualty list made public last evening number 1,014, the largest published since the toll of the Aisne victory began to come in.
 Of these 150 were killed and 437 were severely wounded
 So far as reported the casualty list of the Marne battle is now over 5000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-08

BATON ROGUE, La. = Louisian; has ratified the Federal prohibition amendment.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
GANNDMA NEVER LET
HER HAIR GET GRAY
SHE KEPT HER LOCKS DARK
AND GLOSSY. WITH SAGE
TEA AND SULPHUR.

When you darkep your hair with
Sage Tea and sulphur, no one can tell,
because it's done so naturally, SO
evenly.s Preparing this mixture,
though, at home is mussy and trou-
blesome. At little cost you can buy
at any drug store the ready-to-use
improved by the addition
of other ingredients called "WNeth's
Sage and sulphur Compound" You
just dampen sponge or soft brush
with it andd raw this through your
hair. taking one small strand at a
time. BY morning all gray hair dis
apepars. and, after another appiica-
ton or two. your hair becomes beau
tiflly darkened. glossy and luxuriant.
Gray, faded hair. though no dis
grace. is sign of old age. and as we
all desire a youthful and attractive
appearance. get busy at once with
Wyeth's Sage and sulphur Compound
and look years Younger. This ready
to-use preparation Is delightful
toilet requisite and not medicine.
II Is not intended for the cure, Initi-
CATION or prevention of disease.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18


ished the cellar and store room for
the teachers on the school property
has his men at work on the new barn
which Mr.. Slusher'is putting up ON
the Wills ranch.
The Red Cross hustlers are doing
fine with sixty five, members on the
roll call. ~
The Red Cross met again at the
Teacherage Saturday evening. They
elected as treasurer Mrs. II. s. Aus
tin. The women strung pop corn for
the tree while the men cleaned up
the church basement in preparation
for the good time to be held there
December 2S.
There was also a Jolly informal
evening at the Lane home with the
Holmes famil as guests. With an alb
undanee of pop corn balls and taffy
they seemed in a fair way OF all get
ting stuck on themselves when Mrs.
Lane saved the day by producing n
half sack of substitute : flour, and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
Red Cross Hustlers at
NOlin Have Great Success
{ Eaat oregonlan speelaLl

NOLIN. Dec. 1s.--Nolin people are
glad to see our old friend John Will
Iiams among them a few days.
There is feeling OF sadness and
sympathy in this visit as we feel his
sorrow in the loss OF his beloved
wife who was recently called to her
rest beyond the silver clouds.
Mrs. McCurtain has had the com
pany OF her mother at the Slusher
ranch for a few days.
Relatives visited last week with the
Massey's.
Mr.. and Mrs Dale Slusher have
gone 10 Portland for the holidays.
The Weltzen and Parish children
are returning 10 school after a period
OF sickness with flu and typhoid.
Joe -Dupuis, contractor, having I'm