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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
bOCHE BEATEN BY
AMERICAN ADVANCE
RAINBOW DIVISIONS AND UNITS
OF FIRST DIVISION SEIZE
SEDAN HEIGHTS.
MUCH MATERIAL Is TAKEN
First American Army Captured Over
1000 Machine Guns, Over 5000 Ri
files, IS Trench Mortars, 100000

Washington-Gen. Pershing said in
his night communique that a regiment
Of American infantry particularly dis
tinguished itself in the final victories
in Italy. He had reference TO the
332nd Regiment. Ohio National Army
troops. The statement follows:
Observation-Disclosures Expedition
airy Forces. Nov. Z.
1.-THE First American Army contin-
ued its offensive, starting with a pre-
carious footing on the east bank of
the Meuse, in a region OF unusual nat
ural difficulties. and defended by an
enemy rendered desperate by the
knowledge that the heights north of
Verdun were vital to his plan. The
Fifth Division. and National Guard
troops from Wisconsin and Michigan
employed in this operation, had slowly
but steadily fought their way through
out these days Of continuous battle. In
this region we hold Lion-Devant-Dun.
the heights overlooking Brandeville.
three kilometres east OF Harumont,
Sillon-Fontaine farm, and thence south
east to the old line.
THE Rainbow Division and units Of
the First Division seized the heights
south and southeast of Sedan and the
suburbs of that city lying on the west
bank Of the Meuse. The entire region
between the Meuse and the Bar has
been liberated by the First American
Army in close cooperation with the
French Fourth Army.
I'm the Woevre the troops Of our
Second Army executed a number Of
highly successful raids, entering the
enemy's lines ard returning with so
prisoners.
THE number OF guns OF all calibres
taken by the First American Army
since Nov. l now exceeds $50. A par
tial count of captured munitions and
material showed more than 1900 ma
chine guns. over 5000 rifles, 70 trench
mortars, several anti-tank guns, sew
eral hundred thousand rounds OF dr.
tillery ammunition. nearly 100000
rounds of small arms ammunition and
much other material.
"A regiment Of American infantry
particularly distinguished itself in the
final victories in Italy"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
ONLY FOUR SURVIVORS.
Men Picked Up From a Life Raft 2c0
Miles From Guam.

Honolulu=Four survivors of the
United States shipping board steamer
Dumaru. which lightning struck ard
set afire Oct. 16, were brought to his
port on a government vessel. which
picked them up from a life raft 200
miles from the island OF Guam. after
they had suffered terrible hardships.
They are the only known survivors of
the Dumaru's company OF 465.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
100000 Austrians Baaaed.

Washington. Austrian prisoners
captured by the Italians before the ar
riistice took effect are estimated now
al 500, 900, and the booty taken in
cludes $50, 900 horses.
An official dispatch from Rome.
telling of the final Austrian defeat,
says in the army of the Tren.ino alone
over 150,00O prisoners fell into the
hands of the Italians.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
Americans Make Things Interesting

With the American Army on the Sc
dan Front. = The Americans made
things interesting for the enemy by
advancing pretty much everywhere
along their line. The enemy artillery
fire was almost exclusively from large
caliber guns, indicating that he has
withdrawn all his lighter pieces and is
Smelling from positions a great dis
lance away.
Five American ambulances drove
by mistake into the German lines east
Of Lion-de Vant-Dun n were cap
tured. This incident was witnessed by
some comrades who organized a res
cue party and returned with the am
balances, four prisoners and TIRES
guns
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
Republican Control Indicated.

Observation-Disclosures reports on the
few districts still remaining doubtful
in the November election indicated
republican control of the next senate
by a bare majority, with no change in
the substantial republican majority al
ready assured in the house.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
SAILORS TAKE THE NAVY.
Leave kie For Parts Unknown-Rev.
oIutionary Flag Hoisted.

London.-The greater part of the
Germany navy, with red flags hoisted.
left the harbor of Kiel in possession Of
mutinous sailors. according to a Co.
penhagen dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph company. Copenhagen also
reports the revolutionary flag has been
hoisted at Warnemunde, at which
place railroad communication has been
interrupted.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15

Just as soon as you eat n tablet OF
Pape's Diapepsln all the dyspepsia, In
digestion and stomach distress ~Sds.
These pleasant. harmless ta&& Of
Pape's Dinpepsin never fail to make
sick, upset stomachs feel fine at once,
and they cost so little ut drug stores
Adv.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
CERRETTi WILL VISIT u. s,
Envoy of Vatican To Attend Jubilee
Celebration of Cardinal Gibbons.

Rome.-Monsignor Bo~naventura Ger
retti. papal under-secretary of state
and former apostolic delegate to Aus
tria, is to visit the United States as
special envoy of the Vatican to attend
the jubilee celebration of Cardinal
Gibbons. Monsignor Cerretti is the
most prominent official of the Vatican
ever TO go to the United States.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
Teleeraphers Get WAGE Increase.

Washington.-An order granting
railroad telegraphers a general wage
increase will be issued within a few
days by Director-General McAdoo. it
was aid at the railroad administra-
ton. The advance is said tt average
about $50 a month.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
u. S. TAKES OVER "a SHIPS.
Chile Turns informed Hun Ships Over
To This Government.

Santiago. Chile-The government
took possession of 81 German ships in
termed in Chilean ports. This action
was taken to prevent the crews from
sinking the vessels after having de-
stroyed the vital parts of the machin.
cry The seizure OF the vessels is IA
voably commented upon by the press
generally.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
Quick Relief From Red Cross.

Observation-Disclosures As hours after
the Austrians evacuated Vittorio, Cor.
agliano and Oderzo, relief was distr:b-
uted to the civilian population by thu
American Red Cross. A dispatch from
Rome Red Cross headquarters says
prompt measures taken by relief units
prevented great SUFFERING.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
STOMACH kCiDITY,
INDIGESTION, GAS
QUlCKI EAT JUST ONE TABLET
OF PAPE'S DIAPEPSIN FOR
INSTANT RELIEF.

When meals don't fit and YOU be1ch
gas, acids and undigested food. When
you feel Jumps of distress in stomach,
pain. fatulence. heartburn or headache.
Here is instant relief-No waiting,
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
Frenc. Advance over Six Miles

Paris.-The retreat of the Germans
between the Sambre canal and the Ar,
gonne gained impetus. according to the
war office announcement. The French
troops cleared the enemy out of large
sections of territory, making an al.
vance which at certain points reached
a depth of more than six miles.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
lie Quesnov Taken by British.

London.-British troops, in their Of
fcnsive southeast OF Valenciennes,
have captured the fortified towns OF
LIE Quesnoy, after having completely
surrounded it, Field Marshal Haig an
nounced. The entire garrison of more
than 1000 men was taken with the
citadel
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
d JoYrider.

you might let me have your a for
the afternoon, uncle"
al right. my boy, you can take it,
And, say, uncle. can you let ne
have the price of n couple of fines. or
o?"-Boston Transcript.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
Consul and Seven Others Killed.

Amsterdam-The American consul
ard seven British war prisoners have
been killed by the bombardment OF
Charleroi, southwest of Namur, in Bel.
GUM, according to Berlin dispatches
received here. Charleroi is a fort ~
ing some 20 miles east OF the British
X-alenciennes sector.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
Australian Casualties 15e,4ee.

Melbourne, Observation-Disclosures on
Australia's casualties show that the
dead number $500 and the wounded
49, 99. The significance of these fig
ures will be realized when it is remen-
bered that the whole population Of
Australia is only five millions.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
"victory Song" On Thanksgiving Day

New York.-Plans for a national
victory song on the afternoon Of
Thanksgiving Day, when all Amer
cans will be asked to join in singing
the same patriotic songs at 4 O'Clock,
eastern time, were completed here by
the National Council of Women.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15

Washington.-New War Savings
stamps to be issued after Jan. L will
be blue instead of green, and will
bear a portrait of Benjamin Franklin.
The same thrift stamps and thrift
cards will continue to be used, and ex
changed for So war savings stamps
by the method now in use. The 1919
series will mature Jan. 1, 1924.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15

Amsterdam-Prince Max of Baden
has been appointed regent of the ern.
pire, the Berlin newspapers semi-offi
cially announced.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
New Orleans Racine Nov, %.

New Orleans-Official announce.
NTH is made by the Jefferson Parish
Fair association that the winter racing
season at jefferson PARK would open
Saturday, Nov. %,
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15

Buenos Aires.-The Argentine gov.
eminent has placed a military guard
on three German merchant ships in
termed at Bahia Blanca. The vessels
are the SeydlitZ. Seyilla and Patagonia.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
RED FLAG OVER HAMBURG.
Great Maratime Port In Full Control
of the Revolutionists.

of the Revolutionists.
Amsterdam-The great German mar
atime port of Hamburg is completely
in the hands of the re~volutionists, ac-
cording to reports from Hamburg
newspapers printed by the Cologne
Gazette. The red flag is flying on ali
the ships in the harbor. The head
quarters Of the commander of the port
has been occupied by the soldiers:
council, after exciting occurrences in
which machine guns were used.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
Tonnage Output Exceeds Losses.

London.-The admiralty announced
that the output of the world tonnage
In the last quarter exceeded the losses
from all causes by nearly half a mil
lion gross tons.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15

London.-The king of Wurtemburs
Is reported to have abdicated, accord.
ing to a Central News dispatch frou'
Amsterdam.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
WILHELM QUITS AS
GERMANY'S RULER
DUKE OF BRUNSWICK AND SONS
HAVE RENOUNcED RIGHT
TO THRONE.
ANNOUNCED FROM BERLIN

designations of German Ministers of
the interior, Instruction, Agriculture
and Finance Are Also Reported In
Message From Berlin To Paris.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
o 900 PRISONERS.
Captured on West Front From Jan. I
To Nov. 5, inclusive.

London.-Two hundred thousand
prisoners were taken by the British
on the western front from Jan. 1 to
Nov. 5, inclusive, according to an Off
cial announcement made in the house
of In the same period the
French captured 140. 600, the Ameri
cans $4,000 and the Belgians Is, 0
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15
CutIcura Heals Eczema

And rashes hat itch and burn. II
there is a tendency to pimples. etc.
prevent their return by making CUT
cura your daily toilet preparation. For
free samples address. "Cuticura. Dept
x, Boston" At druggists and by mall.
Soap %, Ointment % and J0.-Ady.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15

y painter may not be superstiti0us
bat he Is apt to believe in signs.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15

With American Army on Sedan
Front-Contingents of the noted RAIN
bow Division and of the First Division
made the final whirlwind rush into
Sedan.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15

Natchez.-Because Of the epidemic
Of influenza in this section, the Adams
county live stock show has beer can
celed and all prizes and premiums will
be held until next yea 1t is stated by
local health authorities that the mum
Der of new influenza cases is decreas-
ing, but it has been decided not to
open h schools or permit theaters
and moving picture shows to resume
for another week.
r. H. Ferguson, director of federal
employment service at Natchez, has
rendered his resignation.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1918-11-15

Observation-Disclosures white men
were summoned for entertainment to
Camp Shelby Hattiesburg, during tue
five-day period commencing Nov. L
Seventy-six negroes will entrain dur
ing a three-day period commencing
November 10.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27
FRUSTRATES TWO AT
TEMPS OF DISCRETION

Charles Franz arrived home FRI
day from San Francisco, CAL, on a
az day furlough. Young Franz has
only been in the army few months
but has been promoted to Sergeant.
The promotion and also the fur
Tough was chiefly granted by him pre-
venting soldiers from deserving on two
occasions. AT Camp Dodge, Iowa, he
captured two negroes who attempted
to desert, knocking one down with his
gun and empowering the other one
and holding him until help arrived.
While on guard duty at San Francis
co he prevented another man from
deserving.
Franz is well pleased with army
life and says it is a pleasant one, pro-
vided one is attentive to his duties
and obeys his officers.
He also says the Red Gross, Y. M.
C. A. and kindred organizations are
making life pleasant for the soldier
boys, and that they should receive the
hearty support of every Citizen
Bismarck Gazette.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27
SUGAR GROVE

Miss Anna Niedert, who has been
spending a two weeks vacation with
her parents here, returned to st.
Louis Sunday.
Mrs. E. G. Williams, who has been
sick, is better.
Mrs. Belle Holly of Flat River is
spending a few days with her sister,
Mrs. Z. G. Williams.
Those who visited at the home of
E. H. Perkins last Sunday were: Mr.,
and Mrs. John Gossett, Mr.. and Mrs.
Maurice Orcll, Mrs. R. C. Martin and
Helen Haynes.
Misses Nola and Maggie Rion Wis
tied their uncle, Jerry Rion, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. O'Bannon spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Peter FOL
man.
This community was terribly
shocked and grieved on receiving the
sad news of the death of Alfred Ed
wards, son of Frank Edwards, who
was run over by freight train at
Sprctt Sunday.
Mrs. Harriet Bradley Of Salem
neighborhood and Mrs. Tom Counts of
st. Louis are visiting Mrs. D. E.
Hartshorn this week.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27

Cain was struck in the head with a
stone, cutting a cash in his forehead
and knocking him unconscious, in
which condition he was carried home.
He had been sent to grocery store
some distance from his home, when,
it is thought, some boys seeing him,
hid until he had passed, and then be-
gan throwing at him, with the result
as mentioned. A physician was call
ed who took several stitches in the
wound. At latest account the boy
was getting along fairly well.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clint Bone are the
parents of new daughter which ar
rived Monday, the 23rd.
Misses Margaret Wood and Joy
Kite were dinner guests Of Miss Ruby
Barton Sunday.
Mrs. A. H. Burns of Granite City
is visiting Mrs. M. j. Hubbard this
week Mrs. Burns expects to start on
her return home Monday, stopping off
at Festus to visit other relatives.
DIR. T. L. Hodges and wife are max
ing preparations to start on then
trip South in few weeks. They have
made similar trips the past three
years, and the Doctor is looking for
ward to a good time, as usual.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27
ESTHER

Clinton Weineger, while crankine
the Ford truck of the Golf Mercantile
Co., received fractured arm Satur-
day. His hand slipped off, the crank
flew back, striking him on the arm.
Miss Joy Kite and Miss Margaret
Wood of Pennington attended SER
vices at the Baptist church here SUM-
day.
d. w. LaCombs and family and
Mrs. J. A. Centers and nephew, Sci
bert Miller, both of Flat River, visit
ed Mr.. LaCombs' mother, Mrs. Lee
Hurry, of near Fredericktown.
Mrs. John Williams visited her sis
ter, Mrs. John Sevening, Monday.
Born, to the wife of Ed Cheese
brough, Saturday, Sept. 21st, a girl.
Miss Mamye White of Elvins visit
ed home folks Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs., David Yennie went to visit her
brother, Henry Schafer, of Zell, Mo-,
Tuesday.
Mrs. j. ]. HeItzel and Miss Marie
Williams visited friends in Desloge
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. O'Bannon Of Lib
ertyville visited Mrs. G. M. Parks
Sunday. s,,s2
Mrs. T. L. Hodges is on the sick list.
Little Glennell Crabtree is very i'll
with scarlet fever.
MRS. A. H. Burns was Pennington
visitor Wednesday.
The sght-year-old son Of 0. o.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27
BISMARCK

Mrs. VIM. Tumbleson was a st.
Louis visitor Saturday. me-
Misses Lottie and Opal West spent
few days of last week with rela-
-tives at Granite City, III.
H. E. Evans and family spent Fri
day in Flat River.
Mrs. r. L. Dennis was an Iron
Mountain visitor Sunday.
F. G. Grisham transacted business
in Potosi Tuesday.
Messrs. Kettineer andLight spent
Friday in Flat River.
Mrs. Gladys Johnson and Misses
Mildred Davis, Addie Hughes, and
Mary Ramsey motored to Farming
ton Saturday.
Mrs. Eta Crow of Licking is at,
present visiting her BROTHER C. j..
Hill, and family.
Everett Hughes, lately Of Walnut
Grove, moved to Bismarck Monday
and is now living on the place in the
north of town which he purchased
from Mrs. B. L. LaChance.
DR.. E. McGinnis went to st. Louis
Sunday evening in response to
message saying his brother was quite
ill.
H. A. Rubottom went to st. Louis
the first of the week, where he has
secured a position with the Wagner
Electric Co.
Miss Lena Oehler returned home
from ST. Louis Friday, where she had
been in hospital for several days
having one of her tonsils removed.
Miss Viola Beard spent the week.
end with home folks. .-..
Miss Ursula tWallen, who has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Eliza Hughes,
the past month, left Saturday for her
home in Phoenix, 'Ariz.
Rev. Lohggrear is attending the
Annual Methodist Conference this
week. ,...
The Methodist Relief Ladies' will
give market at Hunters Store next
Saturday.
Henry Matkin shipped a carload of
cattle to the st. Louis market Tues
day.
The Junior Red Cross classes of the
Bismarck school are preparing a box
of clothing to be sent to the Belgians.
Mr. Pole Of Cape Girardeau was in
Bismarck Wednesday.
Next Sunday is State Mission and
Baptist Go-to-Sunday-School Day, and
the Baptists are trying to get $50
members at Sunday school en- that
morning. A short program has been
arranged.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27

Govro.
Mrs. G. w. Tidwell was a Leadwood
visitor Wednesday.
H. l.. Calvird transacted business in
Elvins Tuesday.
The ladies of the Elvins Red Cross
chapter gave an old-time spelling
match in the X. of P. hall Tuesday
evening. Those attending enjoyed a
very pleasant evening. Sergt. Walter
Dempsey, who has just returned from
the front, gave very interesting lee
ture on his experience in the trenches,
and also of his journey back home.
Carr Hartshorn transacted business
in Pennington Wednesday.
Miss Isabelle Hess was a Flat Riv-
err visitor Saturday.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27
With VII II relatives on this route.

with relatives on this route.
Mrs. j. p. Counts of Flat River and
sister, Mrs. Alex Gordon, of Califor-
mia, spent Saturday night with Mr..
and Mrs. Elijah Sebastian of this
route. ....-.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Gordon and
daughter, Vera May, Of Chicago, are
spending few weeks with relatives
and friends on this route.
0rvall Harter of Pennington and
Mr.. and Mrs. FINS Counts of Bonnie
Terre spent Saturday night and Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Harter
and family.
james Womack, who has been al
work at Flat River for several weeks,
is home for few days.
James Bowling, Jr., and daughter
Ruth, of near Yount, spent Saturday
and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. James
Bowling, ST., of this route.
N. A. Counts and family attended
the funeral of Mr.. Edwards at Three
Rivers Monday afternoon.
Miss Elsie Silvey, who is attending
school in Flat River, spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D.
Silvey.
The One Hundred and First SEES.
sion of Bethel Association of the
United Baptist Church was held al
Pleasant Hill, Ste. Genevieve county
Sept. 81, % and 20. Sunday, they had
service at II a. m. and in the after
noon a large crowd was present and
had good dinner on the ground. n
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27
ELVINS

|. N. Threlkeld transacted business
in st. Louis several days last week
Mrs. Maid Waters left Wednesday
for st. Louis, where she expects to
spend the winter.
Miss Mary Keith spent Saturday
and Sunday visiting relatives in Lib
ertyville.
Miss Lucille Vance was a Bonnie
Terre visitor Saturday.
Mrs. H. L. Calvird and children
Charles Wesley and Mary Lee, OF
Bonnie Terre spent Wednesday visit
ing Mrs. Calvird's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. G. Carr.
John Govro, who is attending the
Washington University, was given a
three-days furlough which he spent
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. X.