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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-18

Maurice Cole who has been with the
fighting forces at the western front
in France for many months, to learn
that he has been promoted from
second to first lieutenant
The Up-To-Date club met with Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Tuttle last Wednesday
After dinner and short program the
meeting adjourned to permit the
members to attend the funeral of the
late DR.. George Jackson.
The matter of erecting some kind
of suitable memorial in honor of the
boys from this county who have made
the supreme sacrifice will be consider
ed by the Board of Supervisors at
this session.
Rev. |. p. Bates was called to West
Oshtemo Sunday to officiate at the
funeral of Miss Nettie May, only child
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wright, who
dide of bronchial pneumonia after an
illness of only week, aged nineteen
years.
The w. r. c. Ladies will meet with
Mrs. Weatherwax on October 22nd,
for an all day meeting. They will
tie off quilts, have a pot-luck dinner
and general good time The ladies
should all take their thimbles and
darning needles.
Russell Edison Heller was born in
Wells county, InuIana on April Z3rd,
1870 anu dleu at Camp custer, Michi-
gan on October lIth, 1913, aged 20
years, D months and 1S days. He
came 10 Paw raw with his parents
seven years ago last spring and lived
here until called into the service of
his country. Though not twenty one
years old, he registered and was
drafted into the National Army on
August 2Sth, last, and was at Camp
Custer in training to take his place
and do his part in the great world
war across the waters, when he was
stricken down by the prevailing epi-
demic, Spanish Influenza. He leaves
to mourn his death his father and
mother, four sisters, two brothers and
othel relatives and friends. One
brother, Samuel, is soldier in train
ing at Camp Oglethorpe, Georgia.
The sympathies of the entire COM
munity go out to these bereaved
friends who are sustained by the
solemn pride that their loved one died
a member of that great army of brave
men who have set their faces like a
flint to punish the greed, perfidy and
brutality of Germany, and to make
the world safe for democracy" AL
though not permitted to cross the
ocean and engage in active warfare,
Private Heller was one Of the
nations heroes, and the same honor
is due him that is given to those who
die of wounds received in battle. 1t
was not his fault that he died as he
did. Doubtless, if the chance of what
manner of death he should die had
been given him, he would have chosen
to die on the field of battle with his
face to the foe. He died in the path
of duty with the will to endure hard
ship as a good soldier Of his country.
Suitable services were held at the
home of his parents, conducted by
Rev. Arthur Trott, and as mark of
respect, all the places of business
were closed at the hour of the funeral.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-18

S. II. Hill has gone to Kalamazoo
where he viii. spend the winter with
friends.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Aseltine spen
part of the week in Ann Arbor, tn,
guests of her brother, Allie Barton.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-18

1t is pleasing to the local friends Of
Maurice Cole who has been with the
fighting forces at the western front
in France for many months, to learn
that he has been promoted from
second to first lieutenant.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-18

Private Lyle Cramer, son of Mr..
and Mrs. l.. r. Cramer who has been
in the Base hospital at Camp Gus
ter for the past three weeks very i'll
with pneumonia, is now much better
and on the road to recovery. Another
son, Paul, also in the service of his
country is quarantined in Memphis,
Tenn.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-17
insty Candles on
Birthday Cake

number Of the friends and rela-
res 81 Ulysses Morgan Price gath
ere ct his home in Fatrview, W. Va:
On turday, December Il, to do hon
81 g his nfnetieth birthday. Mr.
Price was born and has spent his en-
IRE IN. Paw Paw district, Marion
noon sumptuous dinner was
a huge birthday cake with
ninety candles graced the center OF
e table Among those present were
following. Mesdames Elizabeth
and Olive Arnett, Of Fairmont;
s. 1EoclSIer and daughters, the
Misses Bery1e, Bessie and Margaret.
0f IannIngton; Mr. and Mrs. L. G.
lce and daughter, Pauline, Fox. Miss
Price, r. e. Price. Mr.. and Mrs.
alter Stephens an dchildren, BeryIe
a1d Walter, Jr., Miss Odra layton,
lowe Dragoo and daughter, Cora,
Hafrfett Martin, 2. W. Yost, Andy
Remnant and Rev. r. B. Hall, all OF
aIryfew.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-17
Xmas H1L u
sR1E THIS YEAR
chooIs WI Have to Make
Up lime Lost Through

ne Christmas vacation in the city
schools WIN begin on Friday Of this
and VIII continue until Monday,
Eese1ber 8 o. with an additional day
2 led for New Years day, which falls
Sd Wednesday,. The holidays were
al own THIS year in order that time
{Wa lost when the epidemic OF
ma Was at its height and the
seoos ere closed might be made up
e time. It will be necessary to
hcl d school IN session on Saturday
Z ri the winter In order that the
ons win not have to continued
INTO the summer.
severaI Of the schools Christ
Entertainment viii be held on
Friday Of this week.
le attendance in : most Of the
sch6sls shows marked Improvement
- eeiS since the schools were re-
5r5sned following the raising Of the
lll1enza ban.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-17
MEETINGS
TIE EAST SIDE
Large Chorus Choir is Be
ing Organized For
Them.

three churches OF the East side,
he Diamond Street NJ L. church, the
Methodist Protestant, and the Pala-
fiIle BaptfSt, church, have plans well
IT6Ier way fora series Of Union evan
tic services to be held in the DIa-
soIid Street NJ. 4. church beginning
Sunday evening, January IL, 1919
Enc pastors of the churches, Rev. J.
ID 6eft Wells, Rev. G. G. Lawson and
these services by Prot. Z. }. MctSIn-
OF CIarissburg, who will have
charge OF the music. a large chorus
ION ffom the three churches is be-
s. enlisted and Prof. Mckinley is eS-
to be on the field the sixth OF
~ TO begin his rehearsals for the
e1atasory to the services begin
= iIifs anIarE Is there will be watch
serice on Tuesday evening in
Diamond Steet N. Il. church. The
choir OF the churches Will furnish
sred song .seryice'to be followed by
felIoWshlp meeting interesting in
5hich in turn will be fol-
loved ~ the closing hour OF the Old
bg worship and conservation
(sottaSe prayer meetings in the ten
SHNS
been divided viii be held simultane-
onsi Beginning Thursday evening,
january 2, and continuing each even
excepting Saturday up TO January
These services are in charge OF
bic committee under the leader
psef Rev. G. g. Lawson.
Banded together for a personal work
another group Of faithful work
ems vi meet each evening for prayer.
conference and study under The lead
, OF Rev. J. Ebert Wells.
me Churches invite the attention
81 me entire community to this effort
hat Of preparation as well as in
nat ofconcerted action in the main
meetings Of the campaign. The re-
Of the churches and conmu-
tofhese preparatory services and
ations wiz determine the effec-
Eeness OF the union effort. The
prospects are bright as the Promises
q God
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-17
& s oss Bazaar
Benton's Ferry

fady evening of this week a
bazaar win be held IN the
lrcl Benton's Ferry. for which
cons defabIe preparatton is being
~ Tlfa things usually on sale at
VIII be there in abund-
rec md ere WIN be the usual SUP
Iilg d pfeffy girls to sell them. Also
{ here NJ BE one or Two special 6eaz
on 1t to interest the PEG.
SO e The eQHntSs2
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-17
INK W.V.U. Alumni
Should Further Plan

General approval Of the suggestion
s1 Hon. q. s. Mckinney that memo
ha1 be built at West Virginia
mi Eerstty. Morgantown, was given
evening at the meeting Of the
"a The plan was adopted.
Epcn the suggestion of J. walter
31Fne tie matter will be referred to
tle Alnnni association of the univer-
shieh Mr.. Barnes believes is the
proper body to get back Of the move
a and further 1t.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09
.Defenses North Of Somme
Shelter Fleeing Enemy
For Time Being
By Lowell Mellett,

Omitted Press staff correspondent
With the British Armies in France,
Sept 9.-The line of old British trench
es north Of the Somme served the
German rearguard fighters to good
purpose today. Built by the British
when they settled down facing the
Hindenburg line, the trenches served
to stay but not to stop the German
steamrOller last spring. 1t is likewise
improbable that the Germans will do
more than hesitate in these defenses
before falling back to their own orig
inal positions.
Nobody knows what the next British
move will be. There are no indiea-
tions of what is forthcoming any more
than there were at the beginning of
the present campaign. AS an indication
of the manner in which battle plans
are kept secret, it is now permissible
to relate an incident concerning the
Canadian corps smashing blow before
Amiens On the fingers of one hand
it is possible to enumerate the persons
within the corps to whom knowledge
of the impending attack was passed.
They were assigned to do all the pre-
liminary work, characterizing the opera
/ tion as the 'fL C scheme. - The inn
preston was general among officers
of high rank that the plans Of the
corps contemplated a movement from
Arras, where the troops were stationed,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09
Ad vance Toward st. Quentin

Paris, Sept 9.-French forces during
the night advanced toward st. Quentin
from the south and also gained in their
thrust against LaFere from the north,
according to the war office official
communique today.
The statement follows
"North of the Somme we enlarged
our progression eastward Of Avesne to-
ward ClastIes. We occupied the notable
LaMotte farm Southwest of st. Quen'
TIM
"Our elements crossed the Canal Gro
Eat opposite Liez northwest of La
Fere)
"Between the Disc and the Aisne dur
ing the night there was violent Ger
man artillery and German infantry re-
action. Two strong counter attacks in
the region Of LaFaux (northeast Of
Soissons) wei'e repulsed We took eighty
prisoners belonging to five different reg
iments.
I" In the Champagne the French made
raids in the region of Mont Sansnom,
taking prisoners. West of Auberives, a
German raid was unsuccessful. F."
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09
nee LIST.
TO BE REVISED AGAIN
Curtailment OF Labor Is Nee
essary Even In Most Inn
portant Plants.

Washington, Sept. 9.--The new pref
creuce list. made public by the war
board, foIpshadows much more drastic
.ur;allment of the lesser essential IN
dus,res, officials declared today.
II definitely prescribes that industries
shall receive basic materials first, IN
tho order of their importance in contrib
uting to victory, No materials wlli oe
available for other industries until the
needs of these accorded preference are
fully supplied.
There are four great classes, the first
embracing plants engaged in the more
vital war work. such as aircraft produc-
tion and ammunition making. Glass two
includes copper, brass, locomotives,
steel wire and kindred industries. Class
three takes care of electrical equipment
food factories and few others. News
papers, tobacco plants, medical factor
les and others are included under class
four.
The list will furnish key to draft
officials for granting industrial exemp'
ton and determining whether man IS
engaged in an essential pursuit.
"Key men 1.-THE absolutely essential
ones-will in some cases be excused, Of
fieials say. but it is also predicted SOME
dilution Of labor will be necessary even
in the more important plants. Men claim
inc exemption in these classes must pre-
sent affidavits of employers, setting
forth that they are indispensable.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09
GERMANS MAKESTAND
IN OLD BRITISH LINE

or further northward perhaps against
Mount KENNEL Instead, the night be-
fore the attack the troops were sudden
ly shifted to Amiens. They went to
the battle under an inspiration which
originated mysteriOusly and spread rap
idly in the cry of remember the
Llandovery Castle. Then officers
who had been working on the Sd G
scheme" recognized where the initial
came from.
A German intelligence service re-
port recently seized contains comment
on the British being "past masters in
concealing their Intentions"
Letters found on prisoners contain
more revelations of the enemys NOR
ale
"It's high time the war came to an
end - wrote an aviator after his Bath
battle flight. Otherwise, he said, ht
would soon be appearing in the ranks
of the infantry, as all aviation parks
and commands were being combed for
available infantry material.
A trooper Of the Ninth Hussars
wrote;
Let 3 hope we soon get out of this
mess. We can't do much with oui
cavalry division because it II run away
if it gets too much of it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09
SECRETARY BAKER
ITSFRENCH FRONT
WITH Chief ADVISERS
Secretary Of War Visits Tran
sport Recently Injured
By 'fornedO.

Washington, Sept. 9.-Secretary OF
War Baker now in France, has cabled
Secretary Daniels that he visited the
transport Mount Vernon when it arrlv-
ed in port damaged by a U-boat torpedo
and paid a high tribute to the morale
and efficient seamanship of the ship $
crew.
The cablegram follows;
81 have just visited and viewed the
Mount Vernon. The high spirit and
morale of its men and masterful sea-
manship of its captain and officers
make such stirring story Of heroism
that ! wish all the nation might know
the splendid way in which the huge
transport met and foilcd the attempt
to destroy her at sea The traditions
of your service are enriched by their
conduct in this emergency
Vice Admiral Sims reported the tor
pedo struck on the starboard side,
flooding a fire room, but he did not
state the extent of the damage. Navy
| officials assume, since the vessel was
able to reach port under her own pow
er. she was not badly damaged.
The men killed were firemen, engine
men and water tenders, The names OF
the Western men include:
+. Hancock, Benton, Wash.
II. G. Plew, Malage, Chelan count
I Wash
NJ. Stally, address not in Navy De
Ipartment records.
l. L. Tracy, Canyon City, Oregon.
! Senator Lewis was returning home OF
the transport after visit to Great
Britain and France and the Western
, front.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09
"RELATIVE CONDITION"
FORCING DEFENSIVE
PLAN ON GERMANS
Berlin Paper Says There Are
Now Thirty Two Trained
American Divisions

The Hague, Sept. 9.-In view OF
"relative conditions, the German
general staff has decided to conduct
future fighting on a defensive plan OF
strategy, according to the newspaper
Vorwaerts of Berlin, in copies received
here today The article stated thar
Germany must reckon with thirty two
American divisions and that half train
cd Americans could be sent to quiet
sectors to release trained troops foJ
offensive operations.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09
Germans Will Resist

London, Sept 9.-The Germans are
making every preparation to defend st
Quentin and Laon against the advanc-
ing allies, dispatches from the front in.
dieated today. French troops are reach.
ing striking distance of st. Quentin.
They are reported close to LaFere, a
strong position in the Won Hindenburg
system. A German concentration of
heavy guns has been observed north of
Craonne (on line between Rheims and
Laon just above the Chemin-des-
Danres.)
In their night reports, the British and
French war offices noted steady pro
gress and stronger enemy resistance IN
some places. On their southern flans tne
British have re-eaptured the position:
they held before the Germans started
their offensive March 2l. At the town
Of lie Hamel, on the Crozat canal tho
French are only five miles from st
Quentin.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09
YANKEE GUNS BOlMBARD
STRONG ENEMYPOSITTON
Key Position Of La Petite,
MOntaga Object Of Ire
mendOus Artillery FIRE
BY Webb MiIler.

Omitted Press staff correspondent
With the American Armies in France,
Sept. 9.-American artillery has open
ed heavy bombardment of LePetite
Montague, a powerfully fortified height
which rises 25O feet at the point where
the German line leaves the Aisne and
dips toward Rheims,
This height is the key position to
the enemy front in that region 1t
is furrowed with strong trench sys-
TEN and its slopes and crest are de-
Tended with thick belts Of barbed wire.
American batteries, including many
six inch guns, are hurling hundreds of
shells into the slopes and onto the
crest, rippink up wire, searching deep
ly indanted wood ravines, infested
with machine guns which command tho
valleys on each side, battering tho
trenches to ruins and generally making
the mountain stronghold most unhealthy
for the Germans.
The constant thunder Of six inch guns
was rolling over the battlefield as the
American artillery lashed the heights
with terrible, hail Of sells. German
batteries behind the Aisne replied,
bombarding Fismes and the back areas,
dropping high explosives over miles OF
country in their search for our gun
positions.
simultaneously, the American artil-
lery with wonderful accuracy smashed
the Aisne bridges behind the Germans,
who are still on the southern bank
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09
BRITISH DRIVE AGAINST H|NDENbURC LINE
Who Must Register
On September Il

4 Portland, Or, Sept. 9-If
:, man is 46 years old on regis
x tration day, Thursday, Septem-
x Der u, is he required to regis
X teri
x This is typical of many ques
X tions asked regarding registra-
= tion requirements under the new
X draft law, which lowers and
x raises draft limits to include all
X men between the ages of is
4; and As years, both inclusive.
x The answer to the foregoing
X question is "No." A man who
\. is 46 years old on registra-
4 tion day, September 10, does
\ not register.
i; If, however, his 46th birth
x day should come on September
4; 13, the day after registration
X day, he would have to regis
X ter, for he would then be with
X in the As year age limit on Sep
X tember l2.
!. Similarly, a youth who has
X attained his 18th birthday on
X or before Thursday, September
X u, must register. If he is not
X Is years old until the next day
X September ID, he does not reg
X lister.
4; All men between the ages Of
X is and As years, both inclusive,
X who have not already register
X ed under the former 81 to 30
4. age limits, both inclusive, must
4: register on registration day
\; The only exceptions are men al
X ready in the military or naval
\: service.
X That is to say every man
X who has attained his 18th birth
X day on or before Thursday,
X September IL, and has not at
X tanned his 46th birthday by
X that date, must register unless
X he has already registered un'
X der the 21 to 30 year draft law
X or is in the military or naval
X service.
X
y * :. i. X X X x X X J. X X
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09
General Admits Failures.

Amsterdam, Sept. 9.-Lecturing be
fore a German society, General Won
Freylag Loringhoven, deputy chief Of
the general staff, appealed to his hear
ers to keep up their spirits and not
be too disappointed at war failures
according to Berlin dispatches today
WAR is an uncertain business,
said Loringhoven. "We must not ex
pect too much, as was the case wher
unrestricted submarine warfare was in
troduced, as well as at the beginning
of the spring offensive.
"The present check is not to be com
pared to past ones. All we have tC
do is to ldeep up our spirits Oul
watchword is victorious defense to &
finish y
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09
GERMAN ARTILLERY
AIDING DOLSHEWKl
TO RESIST ALLIES
This Assistance Now Endan-
gering Important Posi-
lions West Of Volga.

Washington, Sept. 9.-German artil-
lery is lending aid to the bolsheviki
west of Volga, from Penza to north Of
Kazan, according to state department
adviees today.
These said the bolsheviki were gain
ing strength there because of this Teu-
ton aid. There also was an unofficial
report that they probably had taken
Samara. If this was true, it means that
0renburg, Simgick and Kazan are in
imminent danger
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09
FRENCH CLOSE TO LA FERE.
By William Philip Simms

UNITED Press Staff COrfespOndent)
Paris, Sept. 9---The French are at the gates of La
Fere which is still afame. Fall Of this bastion of the
Hindenburg ine which the allies unable to occupy
in 1917, is probable.
st. Gobian, in the wooded hill country centerng in
that town, is tenable only with difficulty.
CThe St. Gobian forest is one of the strongest de-
fenses of Laon).
The French can attack via Servas at the north via
Fresnes at the south and via Barisis and Auers
To the westward the allies have taken Vleveque and
St. Emile in their advance toward ST. Quentin.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09
Americans at Front

Vladivostok, Sept. 1.-Two battal-
ions of American troops have joined
the japanese and Czechs on the front
line beyond Nikolish. Another battal'
ion is guarding tire railroad between
Vladivostol and Nikolish (about so
miles,
The discipline of the Americans has
made them popular among the other
allied troops here.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09
MntinY of Sailors.

Zurich, Sept. 9.-The newspaper Vol
ksreich publishes the details of the
mutinies of Austrian sailors at Pola
and Sebenieo.
At Sebenico in 1917 they mutinied
twice. Many Officers were thrown
overheard.
At Pola in February 1918 the sailors
mutinied and killed one officer, injur'
ing many officers including Admira
Hans.
An infantry regiment, ordered to
quell the mutiny, refused. Finally the
sailors surrendered and fifty of them
are awaiting trial.
Continued on page six)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09

British patrols have occupied Yer
mand (six miles north of st. Quentin
and Vendelles (north Of Vermand0 il
was learned.
The British have reached the western
and northwestern edges of Epehy
-four miles south Of Gouzeaucourt OIL
the Hindenburg lige.) British patrols
are reported to have passed through tho
village.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09

A motorless day has been observed IN
the cast, all pleasure automobiles having
been laid off for one day, as a gasoline
conservation measure. Fine chance to
polish up the old buses and to get 'em
in shape for the winter.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09
FRENCH At GATES OF LA FERE
ST. COBA|N FOREST UNTENAbLE
WITH ALLIES PRESSING ON LAON
Believe That Capture Of La ssb Near AT Hand German
Rally In Strong Force To tSynd st. Quentin And Laon
And Big Guns Are Active In 1t Sector.-Alhes Report
Steady Progress In Spite Of s1nned Resistance From
Retreadng Enemy.
By Lowell Mellett

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
With The British Armies in France, Sept. 9.-South
of Gouzeaucourt British advanced guards attacked today
At noon the assault was going well.
(Gouzeacourt is on the Hindenburg ne southeast OF
Haxrincourt wood).
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-09
Friends OF Beer
Rise In Protest

: Washington, Sept, Beer
; and its friends rose up in pro.
: test today against the govern
: ment ruling that manufacture
. of brewed beverages shall cease
. December 1.-Socalled "near-
, beers are affected by the or
: der The food administration
I received hundreds Of kilograms,
: principally from eastern states,
: protesting against the edict.
. With few exceptions the tele-
: grams are worded identically ac.
: cording to several stereotyped
( forms,
( Officials say they will tell the
< professors it is not possible to
( alter the order prohibiting the
use of grains.