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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-08-28

business matters and left again Tues
day afternoon for Camp Dix, Virginia,
where she expects to join her hus-
band. Mrs. Grossman expects to
spend some time with her people in
Virginia, after her husband and his
company have sailed for France.
Douglas May, who has been In
the navy for several years, is expect
ed home Saturday of this week. Mr..
May has risen from one position to
another while he has been in the
navy, and has been chief quarter
master on one Of the ocean-going
vessels for some time. His term of
enlistment expires on the 31st of Aug
ust, and will receive his discharge
from the navy at Cedar Rapids on
Saturday of this week.
Ross Phenicie and Roland Utley,
two Manchester boys who have been
at Camp Cody for some months. but
recently took the officers training
course, have completed their work in
the officers training school and have
both received their commissions as
second lieutenants. The young sol
.diers will not be sent to France with
the 34th Division, which is now en-
route to an eastern camp, but will be
retained in this country for time.
Nixon Denton, another Manchester boy
who has been in the service for some
months, is also taking course in an
officers training school in Kentucky,
and will soon take the final examin-
alton for commission. Friends of
the young men congratulate them on
the manner in which they have APP
piled themselves to their work as
American soldiers.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1918-09-19

in front of me the challenge. Halt"
given in English rang out, and one of
the finest things l have ever heard on
the western front took place.
From the middle of u line some
Tommy answered the challenge with,
CAV, go to Ill" 1t must have heen
the man who had sneezed or who had
improperly cut the barhed wire; he
wanted to show Fritz that he could
die game. Then came the volley. Ma
chine guns were turned loose and sew
eral bombs We're thrown in u ear.
The Boche in front of me was looking
down his sight. This fellow might
have, under ordinary circumstances,
been handsome, but when I viewed him
from the front of his rifle he had the
goblins of childhood imagination rele-
| gated to the shade.
Then came a flash in front of me, the
flare Of his rile-and my head seemed
to burst. A bullet had hit me on the
left side of my face about half an
inch from my eye, smashing the cheek
bones. I put my hand to my face and
fell forward, biting the. ground and
kicking my feet. l thought l was dy-
ing, but. do you know, my past life did
not unfold before ME the way it does
in novels.
The blood was streaming down my
tunic, and the pain vas awful. When
l came to l said to myself, Emp, Ole
boy, you belong in Jersey City, and
you'd better get back there as quickly
as possible"
The bullets were cracking overhead
l crawled a few feet back to the Ger
man barbed wire, and in a STOPPING pc
sltion. guiding myself by the wire.
went down the line looking for tn
lane we had cut. through. Before
reaching this lane l came to a linn
form which seemed like a bag of oat
hanging over the wire. In the din
light l could see that its hands wer
blackened. and knew Il was the bod,
Of one of my mates. l PIT my han
on his head, the top Of which had bee
blown off by a bomb. MY fingers san
into the hole. I pulled my hand BAG
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1918-09-19

strands of the cut barbed wire on the
ground, waiting for a challenge and
the inevitable volley Of rifle fire. Moth
ing happened. l suppose the fellow
who cut the barbed wire improperly
was the one who had sneezed about
half an hour previously. What we
wished him would never make his new
year a happy one.
The officer, in my opinion, at the
noise of the wire should have given the
four-tap signal, which meant. ION your
own. get back to your trenches as
quickly as possible" but again he must
nave relied on the spiel that Old Pep
per had given us in the dugout, "Per-
sonally I believe that that part of the
German trench is unoccupied." Any
way, we got careless, but not so care
less that we sang patriotic songs or
made any unnecessary noise.
During the intervals of falling star
shells we carried on with our wire cut
ting until at last we succeeded in get
ting through the German barbed wire.
At this point we were only ten feet
from the German trenches. If we We're
discovered, we were like rats in a trap.
Our way was cut off unless we ran
along the wire to the narrow lane we
had cut through. With our hearts in
II mouths we waited for the three
tap signal to rush the German trench.
Three taps had gotten about halfway
down the line when suddenly about ten
to twenty German star shells were
fired all along the trench and landed
in the barbed wire in rear of us, turn.
ing night into day and s%ilhouetting us
against the wall Of light made by the
flares. In the glazing light we were
confronted by the following unpleasant
scene.
All along the German trench, at
about three-foot intervals, stood a big
Prussian guardsman with his rifle at
the aim, and then we found~out willy
we had not been challenged when the
man sneezed and the barbed wire had
been improperly cut. About three feet
in front of the trench they had con-
structed a single fence of barbed wire
and we knew our chances were one
thousand to one of returning alive.
We could not rush their trench on ac-
count of this second defense. Then
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1918-09-19
u-eoats Have Murdered Thousands.

There is a danger lest familiarity,
even with such q mOnstrous crime as
unrestricted U-boat warfare. should
breed Indifference to Its enormity,
says an exchange. Therefore, it Is
well to bear in mind that. except when
the attack is made on fighting ships or
transports carrying fighting men, the
%torppdoing of ships and sending men
to their death far out at sea. is simply
murder. unredeemed by any extenuat-
ing circumstances whatsoever. Just
how great a bill of indictment is be-
ing drawn up by the German admiralty
against itself is seen in the statement
given by the government leader in
the house Of commons. that up to Feb
ruary, 1913. the German U-boats had
killed 14,12O noncOmbatant British
men, women and children. This, be 1t
noted, is exclusive Of the murders done
| upon peoples Of other n%ationalities.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1918-09-19
The Drawback,

She-His wife made a man Of him.
He-Yes, but anybody that looks 1T
him can tell 1t 10 . homemade job
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1918-09-19
This corporal is signaling by means
of an electrical daylight signal lamp.
Not Necessary,

Before l engage in this new sporr
l would like to o the rules"
II can assure you It is not a ION.
gume."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
GROVER LANCASTER KILLED
Son OF Richmond Couple Gives Life for
Country on Fields of France.
Thomns Sale Wounded.

MT. and Mrs. Charles Lancaster, CT
~ South Cherry Street, have been
officially notified that their son. Ser
geant Grover Lancaster, was killed in
action In France about month ago.
The young man was only twenty-five
years old and had been overseas since
February. after having been trained
at Camp Dix, y. J. He enlisted in the
service as private, but was shortly
promoted to corporal and soon after TO
sergeant. No details Of the fight in
which he made the supreme sacrifice
were contained in the official commu-
nication from the War Department.
Before joining the colors young Lam
ctster, who was An engineer. was en-
ployed in the Southern Railway shops
in this city. He has brother In
France, Private Clifford Lancaster.
trained at Camp Lee. and sent across
In March He is survived also by sew
eral other brothers and sisters, among
whom are Mrs. Myrtle Wynne. Mrs.
liam and Lottis Lancaster: Godfrey.
Edwin and Gustavus. Informa ton OF
the soldiers death has cast gloom
over the section of the CITY in which
he lived and was widely related
Word has also been received that
Sergeant Thomas Beale Sale, of Com
pany l. Three Hundred and Eighteenth
Infantry, son of Mr.. and Mrs Richard
T. Sale. Goa Third Avenue Highland
Park, has been wounded in action and
is In a hospital in France. He was
one of the first to leave Richmond to
train at Camp Lee, and left there last
May with the Eightieth Division for
oversee duties.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
Quick Relief From
Stomach Trouble
Here. a Simple, inexpensive, Home
made Remedy That Works Won.
der9 for Stomach Sufferers.

Tired suffering from headaches, gas,
side and stomach. loss OF appetite.
nervousness and other symptoms OF
Indigestion and dyspepsia?
Then. listen! Get two ounces of con-
centrated liquid Marlix (aromatic) rs
cents worth. from your druggist or by
mail from Tho MarliX Co., Fort Wayne,
Ind. Dilute the Marlix with double the
quantity Of pure water, then take tea
spoonful before each meal and just
watch the result. - :.
Watch all the distressing symptoms
you've been suffering disappear. See
how quickly your appetite returns and
your strength, Yigor and good feeling
how this grand change can be accom-
plishcd and you'll be overjoyed to find
tho glorious and long-looked- for relief
1t before your next meal and II It does
not benefit You It costs nothing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
Y. M. C. A. WORKER TALKS
FOR UNITED WAR FUND
Joseph Il. AllinE, Rochester Mnnufnct-
urer. Addrcsaes Meeting or |.
business Men Here.

Joseph 7. Alling, millionaire paper
manufactures. Of Rochester. y. Y, who
Tor many months has been serving as IL
y. NJ. e. a. secretary in Franco, ad-
dressed a'mecting of business meu and
manufacturers at meeting beld yes
.erday In the Chamber of Commerce
auditorium. The meeting was called
In behalf of the united war work drive,
November II TO rs. and plans were
the drive workers. presided and after
explaining what Virginia expected to
S hao in IISS Is SuSa q the
duced Mr.. Alling.
M, Mr.. Alling spoke for more than an
France 'e and .s mis- e4pepen os
American army. He paid a high tri-
3ute TO the courage and efficiency of
the contributions they had made in
wealth and lives to the allied cause,
ana aisos declared red that America had a mag
mans n.rfeht Sody. OF men uph9lding her
ing the work Of the Y. M. C. a..
knights Of Columbus. and other well
s rare agencies. he said that they were
OF the government and that money
turned over to them by the American
people was not for them but for the
work which they were doing could not
be done unless this money was forth
Mr.. Alling was applauded frequently
and when he closed a resolution WIS
message that he had denver delivered. 0 '"e
w. T. Reed. OF the Reed Tobacco
Company. spoke briefly about the
campaiEn, and suggested a plan Of or
establishments of the citv.
The meeting was brought to close
chairman Of the committee on Ijndus-
trial plants for the campaign who
said that he h:d prepared lists of lead
ers lor the drive and expected them
to effect an efficient organization for
an active drive to begin next Mon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
APPOINTED TO COMMITTEE II Il
body to Rccihim waste In state Beins
:, Formed Under Auspices OF Coun-
, ell of Defence,

George Bryan. chairman of the City
cd w. r.. Patterson as the Richmond
representative on the state waste re-
Ciamation committee.
the State Council of Defense. request
ed Mr.. Bryan to make the appointment
from this city. Colonel Kailey yeBter-
day appointed Mrs. Dexter Otey, as
the Lynchburg representative.
& The government is taking much in
terest in the waste reclamation pro-
gram Grease and tin cans must be
saved. and SO must many other things.
1t Is intended 10 establish ffty-one
reclamation stations. and Richmond
and l.ynchburg have been selected as
'the first stations for Virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
IMMATURE ALMANAC,
Y. M. C. A. STARTS CAMPAIGN
"rut 1t Over in Dny," Is Slogan OF
Those Who Solicit Funs
To-TorFor.

Under the leadership OF Miss Kath-
crime Heath Hawes. president of the
local Y. w. c. a.. the organization
plans an intensive onc-day campaign
tomorrow TO raise funds 10 make UP
the deficit In the annual budget OF the
association. Put 1t over in n day
Is the slogan OF the workers of the
~. W."
The Walford." which was formerly
the Hotel Guerrant. between Main and
cary. OH Third street. will be opened
shortly as a boarding home for young
women. II has been renamed In honor
OF Mrs. C.. p. Walford. vice president of
the board of directors. UsherinE in
the week OF prayer beginning next
Sunday Will be an original pageant at
the association building on Fifth
street symbolic OF the world fellowship
resulting from the chaos OF the war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
KILLED LEADING MEN
Captain Robert y. Conrad, OF winchcs-
ter. Victim of German Shell
In France.

News has reached the city Of the
death In Franco Of another gallant
young Virginian, Captain Robert r.
Conrad, OF Winchester, who was killed
while leading charge at the head or
his company. No. of the One Hundred
and Sixteenth Infantry Twenty-ninth
DIVISION: Captain Conrad was aSVir-
kinta Military Institute man, son Of
Holmes Conrad, of Winchester Father
and son are both honored names in
State annals. and the news Of the
Of the young. mans many friends
throughout this section OF the State.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

I.ocnl Temperature Yesterday.
3 p. NJ. temperature. :............. 6
3 r. NJ. temperature. ...... 49,. &
Maximum temperature to 8 p. NJ. 6
Minimum temperature to p. NJ.
Mean temperature yesterday.... 5
Normal temperaturc for this date
Excess yesterday
Deficiency since March l..... Ia
Deficiency since January 1.... SO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
ANOTHER STATE FIRST
Frank DeCnrle. Alleged Bandit, VIII
Not BE Returned to Richmond
for Trtal

Frank DeCarle, alleged bandit. sus-
pected OF having participated in rop-
berries. In Richmond last spring, will
moi be brought here from Atlantic City,
der. charge. DeCarle Was wanted by
officials Of another State, who secured
him before Richmond officials could get
to Atlantic City.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
Making a Kolynos Gas Mask
To Fight Spanish Influenza
When Exposed to Infection

Take two small pieces Of absorbent cotton
Gently form each into oval shape, Of size to
pass easily into the entrance Of the nostrils. Wet
them with Kolynos Liquid and put one in each
nostril They will be held in place by the
ing wings of the nose and the pocket at its point
By this means gern-laden air is filtered and at
euery Inhalation the air passages disinteced Nth
the Dapor Of Kolynos Liquid
The benehcent effect will be Immediately
felt in the throat the bronchial tubes and the lungs
Combine with this the regular brushing Of
the teeth, three times daily, with Kolynos Dental
Cream, that the mouth and throat may also have
a high degree Of resistance TO infection.
DON'T DELAYl If not already Koynos
user, take these precautionary measures today!
Nc Oh will find Kolynos Dental Cream and
koynos Liquid for sale in drug and department
Stores generally
The kolynos Company
New Haven, Conn.
US A.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
DR.. Vaughan Leaves.

DR.. Vaughan Leaves.
Or. c. c. Vaughan, Jr., 1916 Grove
Avenue. commissioned lieutenant in the
medical corps. has left Richmond for
Camp Merritt y. J., where he, will
join his detachment. the One Hundred
and Fiftieth Base Hospital Corps, Of
Washington.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
Rainfall.

Local Rainfall.
Rainfall last twelve hours. None
Rainfall last twenty-four hours. None
Deficiency aimee March 2.l4
Deficiency since January 1 ........ 1888
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
The Weather
tFprplshed By U. s.. Weather Bare.u.l

Forecast, Virginia
Fair md colder
Tuesdny, Wedpesdny
PARTLY cloudy.
North cnroIina-
Fnir md colder Tues
day, We dnesd n ,
partly cloudy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

Local Observations mt r. ~.
Temperature, 81: humidity, So: wind.
direction. northeast: wind. velocity. 7
miles; weather. clear. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
pass -FOUR ORDINANCES
FOR new CITY SYSTEM
q ~, ,
Councilman Adopt Measures Provid-
ing for Changing. Government
to Revised Charter Form.
ADVISORY BOARD PLAN FINED
Mayor May Name Heads Of Depart
ments, but Council Must Confirm
Appointees--Scale Of Wages to Be
Submitted and Bonds Secured.

Last nights meeting Of the Common
Council was important by reason Of
the fact that the Committee on Re
made It's first report on it's work of
bringing the government OF the city
into conformity with the new charter
changes Four ordinances Of a pTelim-
mary nature were recommended for
adoption. and, without dissenting
vote. they were passed by the Council.
The first of these ordinances pro-
feet to the confirmation of the City
Council. not later than December 10,
four officers. to he known as direc-
paSe OF w os paSe
Utilities and Public Safety. 1t is pro-
vided, to prevent deadlock on the
subject of confirmation, that in case
hrmed In ten days the Mayor must
within the next ten days appoint an
other person, who is likewise subject
partment Of Law and the head of the
Department Of FINANCE shall be elected
at a Joint meeting OF the City Council
on or before January1.
VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS
TO FORM ADVISORY BOARD
The second ordinance provides that
the heads Of the departments OF Pub
lie Works, Public Welfare. Public
Utilities and Public Safety shall con-
the Mayor shall be ex- officio chairman.
This board shall have jurisdiction over
grades and over contracts In excess OF
$1,000. but In other contracts the di-
rectors shall have exclusive control OF
work in their respective departments.
subject to the ordinances and resolu-
tons OF the City Council
The third ordinance provides for the
continuance in Office OF employees IN
case there should be any unexpected
delay in changing from the old form
OF government to the new
ri q
OF the Comptroller at 100000, that of
the Collector at $4,000 and that of each
director at $4,000.
vestigation showed that the Comp
trollcr took over the duties Of officers
bonded. In the aggregate. at 100000
much further work to do, and would
make reports from time to time. 1t
had not yet fixed the compensation
OF the heads Of departments nor as
matter Of city finance was being thor
oughly gone into.
Under the second ordinance referred
TO IL is made the duty of.the heads of
departments to submit to the advisory
board schedule of the employees in
their departments and their recommen-
dations concerning the scale of pay.
The board shall pass on such reports.
and its action shall be final and con-
elusive.
The Council last night decided to
a LICENSE TAX OF SS,0OU
on vendors of intoxicating liquor. This
applies TO the sale of confscated goods
by druggists.
A resolution was introduced for the
purchase Of the Henrico Gas Company's
plant by the city.
The Street Committees recommends
ton. fixing the price Of gas in Barton
Heights. Highland Park. Ginter Park
and North Richmond at 81 per 1,O0U.
was adopted.
Without discussion. the Council
voted to change the name Of Leonard
Street TO Patterson Avenue
Nearly forty matters OF minor In
tereSt We're passed unon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-07
TAYLOR LOCK,

Announcement is made of the mar
rage of Miss FINS Taylor and Mr..
Guy Lock, the even being celebrated
Tuesday afternoon at the home Of
the bride here Following their mar
riage, Mr.. and Mrs. Lock left for a
midal trip to points in North Geor-
gia and will be gone about ten days.
0n their return they will be at home
to their friends at Gainesville, Fla,
where Mr.. Lock is stationed, being
mechanic in the United States army.
Mrs. Lock, as Miss Taylor, is well
known and popular among a large
number of friends here, and the news
Of her marriage will be received with
cordial interest here and elsewhere
IN this state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-07
CONDUCTED
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Hrs. 4. B. Allen
Of'cePhone SO
Res. Phone 466
SCRIPT DANCE.

~ ~ a DEAANSAs
The script dance at the Armory
friday night is being eagerly antici-
pated. A number of visiting gil
will be present and splendid music
has been engaged. Dancing will be-
gin at nine o'clock.
Miss Mary Tignor, of Columbus, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. ]. Ralston
Cargill, on Lee street.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Kimel, of Ar
cadia Florida, announce the birth of
a daughter who will be called Sara
Rylander. Mrs. Kinnel will be re-
membered among host of friends
in Americas as Miss Rebecca Mathis.
DIR. and Mrs. Evan Mathis and Miss
Lula Mathis have gone to Hot Springs
for fortnight's visit.
Miss MARJORIE Thompson, of SWANS
boro, is visiting Mrs R. Moore on
Taylor street
Mrs. J. A. Colby, of Columbia, S.
c., will arrive today upon a visit to
Mrs. r. P Moore
Mrs John Council and Mrs. W. S.
Cochran and Miss Mary Sheffield
Cochran, of Bunnell, Fla, will leave
ttday for a trip to Hendersonville,
n. c.
Workers at the Red Cross work
rooms yesterday were Mrs. E. B. Hill,
Mrs. Cliff Williams, Mrs. Jim Wolf,
Mrs. Ralston Cargill, Miss Mary Tig
ner, of Columbus; Mrs. L. F. Grubbs,
Mrs. S. H. Mckee and Mrs. W. c.
Coleman, of st. Petersburg, Fla
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-07

M"G@ aw, his standards Of right aud
wIclg are his only gauge. Whether
the occasion demands dash and snap,
of calmness, deliberation and kind
ness, Hart is equally ffualitied to meet
It.
His ability to instantaneously
range from the rough and hardy to
the loving and kind, is beautifully
accumulated in the Thos. H. Ince pro-
duction of The Hell-Hound Of
Alaska"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-07
WIN. S. HART'S
KEY TO SUCCESS

VIM. S. Harris versatility as an
actor is evidenced to a high degree
in his protrayal Of Yukon Ed, the
leader of men, in "The Hell-Hound
of Alaska" to be shown at the Opera
1oUse tonight, August 18th.
Here, as the protector of Ruby
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-07
Notice of Sale In Bulk.

Notice is hereby given to all con-
cerned that ]. NJ. France has this day
purchased from H. F. Williams the
stock of groceries in the store at LIill
and Fielder streets, in Americas, and
that said J. NJ. France will continue
the business there under the name
of the Fielder Street Grocery. H. T.
Williams will collect all debts due
him and settle all liabilities of said
grocery to date.
This July 20, 1918.
J. M. FRANCE.
IDOL. H. F. WILLIAMS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-07
PARTY FOR VISITOR.

Miss Katherine Turner entertained
this afternoon at a lovely party, hon
oring Miss Mildred Warlick, of At
!anta, who is her house-guest for the
week Bright brown-eyed susans
decorated the house and delicious
punch, cake and ice cream were serv-
cd. Those present were Miss Gertrude
Butts, Miss Hazel Prather, Emma
westbrook, Mildred Warlick, jamie
Murray, Sara Oliver, Lena Mayo,
Julia Allison, Alice Johnson, Geor-
gta Lumpkin, Eulalie Tison, Martha
Iyey.
Mrs. Albert Reese, of Savannah,
and Miss Mildred Reese, of St. Angus
tine, Fla, are visiting Mrs. Law Reese
u: home on Barlow street.
Miss Eugenia Collins, of Pittsburg,
has arrived in Americas for visit
e. relatives and is receiving a warm
welcome from her many friends here.