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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30
There was a telephone

There was a telephone message
from a Glover lady yesterday saying
that she would see what could be
done at that place toward raising a
small purse for George l. Wallace
lying wounded in Base Hospital No.
IL in France. The Enquirer proposes
to acknowledge all subscriptions re-
ceived for this purpose and with the
assistance and approval Of young
Wallace's father. Mr.. ]. ]. Wallace
of Yorkville, will attend to the for
warding of such sum as may be SUBJ
scribed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30
CAMPAIGN EXPENSES

All the candidates for the various
county offices have complied with the
statute requiring the filing before the
election Of statements, giving itemized
accounts OF their campaign expenses.
The biggest part Of the expense
OF each candidate up to last Monday
has been his party assessment. The
next single item has been the cost of
advertising and after that has come
transportation. meals. cold drinks and
the like. Following is list OF the
expense accounts as filed up to last
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30

The Germans were claiming some
time back that because OF his unneu-
trail attitude President Wilson had de-
stroyed the possibility of his being able
to figure in peace negotiations. From
the way things stand now, it looks like
the United States will lay down exact
~ the terms on which peace will hc
established.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30
For Congress.

In the Third district Fred Dominick
was re-nomlnated over Wyatt Aiken
9.091 to 8.668.
In the Fourth district Sam j. Mich
oils received 5.S44 votes against 3.674
for H. l. Bomar and 3.4S3 for ID. II.
Traxler. Bomar and Nichols will
run a second race.
In the Seventh district, Lever was
nominated over all opponents by the
following vote: Lever, 9.442: Tim
norman, 3.225: Mcleod. 1854; Brant-
ley, 833.
Byrnes was reelected in the second
district over all opponents.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30
Rev. Richard Carroll

or Columbia, will be in York, Fri
day. August 30th, attending the Farm
ers' Picnic. and will deliver an address
at the Friendly Aids Park on Con
servation Of Food and How It VIII
Help Win the War" at 2 D. m, and
at the Wesley n. e. church at 9 D. m.
Both white and colored are urged and
cordially invited to be present. Rev.
Carroll Is an able speaker and his ad-
dress will be helpful to all who hear it.
II I. c. Wiley.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30

John J.. McI.aurin ran third i'll
York county even after hc had asked
his friends not 10 vote for him. lf h"
had been an active candidate h'
would have received about seventy
five per cent of the total vote.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30

In view of the unbrok"n sequence
of Allied successes that is being report
ed In the papers, it seems impossible
that the war could last great while
longer; but few of those higher up give
much hope OF Il decision hcfor" next
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30

Mr.. Lever defeated all Of his oppo-
ncnts hands down, and we are glad;
but we would have been much better
pleased il his friends had let him alone
SO that he may have been elected to
the senate. Mr.. Lever is an able rep
resentative who works solely for his
constituency. and as much as he Is
worth to his state US representative
in the house. he would be worth u
great deal more as u representative i'll
the senate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30
HOWELL VS.. MecARTER

There was quite lively race for the
road supervisorship In Kings Noun
tain township between w. ]. McCarter
and w. H. Howell. Howell was nomi-
mated by a majority Of thirty-four
votes. Following is the vote by pre-
cincts.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30

Now that the senatorial race is over,
We will bc able to read the daily pa
pcrs with Il little more confidence that
they are trying to instruct rather than
dec Give.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30

Chester countys first new bale Of
the 1918 crop was solI to S. NJ. Jones
& Co., last Monday by Capt. j. Bax-
ter Westbrook for 3i1-2 cents
pound.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30
AT THE CHURCHES
FIRST BAPTIST.

FIRST BAPTIST.
Rev. B. H. Waugh, Pastor.
Sunday Services-Sunday school at
10 a m. Morning service at IL.
CHARLOTTE STREET BAPTIST
Rev. B. II. Waugh, Pastor.
Sunday Services-Sunday school at
10 a m. Evening service at s.
ASSOCIATE REFORMED
PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. J. l. Oates, Pastor.
Sabbath Services-Sabbath school
at 10 a. m. Morning service at II.
Evening service at $50.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. e. e. Gillespie, Pastor.
Sunday Services-Sunday school at
10 q. m.
TRINITY METHODIST.
Rev. J. e. Mahaney, Pastor.
Sunday Services-Sunday school at
10 g. m. Morning service at IL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30
FRIDAY, AUGUST 80, 1918.

York county seems to prefer Claud
y. Sapp for attorney general.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30

Is such u campaign as that through
which We have passed Of any real ben
eft to the people OF South Carolina?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30
Sperial gotires.
Bethany.

Prof. Grier Of Gastonia, will speak
at Bethany at II a. m. next Sabbath
Sabbath school exercises will be held
Immediately after Prof. Griers talk.
A. NJ. McGill.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30

York county has about made il
unanimous rs to Hon. W. +. Steven
son.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30
CAMPAIGN EXPENSES

What Candidates for. State Offices
Spent on their Canvasses.
Following are the expense accounts
OF the various candidates for state Of
fees, as filed in the office Of the secre-
tary Of state previous to the pri-
mary election OF last Tuesday:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30

- The Enquirer wants your orders
f"' Commercial Stationery.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-30

ouinn for Kings Mountain. ]. L Dun.
can for Bullock's Greek and ]. c. CO.
NOR for York
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
CONSTIPATION
And Sour Stomach Caused This
Lady Much Suffering. Black
Draught Relieved.

Meadorsville, Ky.-Mrs. Pearl Pat.
rick, Of this place, writes: II was
very constipated. I had sour stomach
and was 30 uncomfortable. I went to
the doctor. He gave me some pills.
They weakened me and seemed to
tear up my digestion. They would
grippe me and afterwards 1t seemed
was more constipated than before.
I heard Of Black Draught and de.
cided to try It I found 1t just what I
needed. It was an easy laxative, and
not bad to swallow. My digestion soon
improved. got we'll Of the sour stom.
ach, my bowels soon seemed normal,
no more gripping, and I would take a
dose now and then, and was in good
shape.
I cannot say too much for Black.
Draught for It Is the finest laxative
one can USE"
Thedford's Black.Draught has for
many years been found Of great value
In the treatment Of stomach, liver and
bowel troubles. Easy to take, gentle
and reliable In It's action, leaving no
bad after-effects. It has won the praise
Of Thousands Of people who have used
It NC-136
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
GENERAL HALY HAS QUIT SER.
yICES-RESIGNS AS COL.
LECTOR

Washington, April 24-The resig-
nation of Gen. Haly as Collector OF
Internal Revenue for the Frankfort
district was filed Tuesday with the
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, to
become effective May 1, or as soon
thereafter as the change can be made.
Senators Beckham and James have
Joined in their recommendation that
Elwood Hamilton, of Frankfort, be APP
pointed, and he will be named. Gen
Haly retires to engage in private bust
ness in connection with the fiatterine
opportunity which has been Offered
him.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
FRANCIS PICKED FOR STONES
PLACE BUT LANSING OPPOSED
MAKING CHANGE AT RUS.
SIAN POST

Jefferson City, Mo-, April 24-That
decision had been made to appoint
David r. Francis, now Ambassador to
Russia, to the United States Senate,
succeeding the late Senator W, j.
Stone, but that Secretary OF State
Lansing advised against such action
was announced yesterday by Cover
nor Gardner, who stated that he has
not yet made his selection
Governor Gardner stated he had
wished to appoint Francis, but before
doing so consulted Secretary Lansing
The Secretary Of State replied that
"at present 1t would be most unfortu-
nate for the government to withdraw
Mr.. Francis from Russia"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
All, HERE'S A new ONE


Camp Zachary Taylor, KY, April "a
About 5000 visitors here to attend
the meetings of the Kentucky Educa-
tional Association this afternoon VIII
visit the cantonment as the guests OF
the divisional staff, The teachers VIII
be escorted through barracks build
ings, the camp library and will have
an opportunity of watching the infan-
try school of arms at work.
Announcement was made at divi-
sion headquarters today that a new
detachment has been organized to be
composed entirely of conscientious
directors and will be known as the
One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Con-
scientlous Objector Detachment
This unit will be organized as n
company, will be administered as a
separate organization and will be UNI
der the direct supervision Of the COM
handing officer, One Hundred and
Fifty-ninth Depot Brigade, but will
not form a part of the brigade, 1t is
announced.
Acquittal of Captain Clement 4,
Fry, of the Quartermaster Reserve
Corps, was voted by the Court-mar'
tial which tried him on charges that
he permitted the improper shipment
of the body of soldier other thar
that of Private G. Alvey to the home
of Alvey's parents at Harrisonburg
Ill.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
OHIO COUNTY WANTS HUN
PRISONERS FOR LABORERS

Wheeling, w. Va, April 24-Steps
are to be taken by the Ohio county
board Of commissioners ITO secure
from the war department large
number of German prisoners Of war
for use on the public roads of the
county. The great scarcity of COM
mon labor is greatly impeding the
road work throughout the state and
the recent offer of the war depart
ment will be eagerly taken advant-
age of not only in Ohio county but in
many other counties of the state
where large highway improvement
projects are being held up.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
CLARK OFFERED SEAT IN SEN
ATE-GARDNER TENDERS
SEAT VACATED by
STONES DEATH

Jefferson City, Mo-, April 24-GoV-
ernor Gardiner tonight tenederd 10
Champ Clark, Speaker of the House
of Representatives, the appointment
as senator, to succeed the late VIII
liam ]. Stone. The governor an
nounced he had sent the following
telegram to Mr.. Clark:
81 have the honor of rendering 10
Won appointment as senator, to fill va
cancy caused by death OF Senator
Stone. hope to have early advice
of your acceptance
The rendering of the Office 10 INC
Speaker had been expected by many
members of the House of Representa-
tives, but they do not believe MT
Clark will surrender the speakersml
to accept it.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons having claims against the estate
of w. H. Dennis, deceased, to present
the same at once, verified according
to law, at the Office of Frank P, O'Don-
nell, First Standard Bank Building,
attorney for the undersigned; and all
persons indebted to the estate of the
said w. II. Dennis, deceased, will
please call and settle said debts.
Equitable Trust Co., Of Dover, KY,
Administrator of w. II. Dennis, de-
ceased, per
FRANK p. O'DONNELL,
Its Attorney.
A25-27 -30-M2-4-4--6t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
TINE LIMIT ON STATEMENT VOID

Frankfort, KY, April 24-The cor
rupt practices act was declared in
valid by the Court of Appeals in so
far as it requires statement Of cam
paign expenses fifteen days before the
election. The decision affirmed the
Leslie Circuit Court, which granted a
mandamus to w. S. Saylor, requiring
the county board to issue him COM
mission as Magistrate. He was elect
ed, but filed his statement seven days
before the election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
NO STRING ATTACHED TO WAGE
INCREASES

Washington, April 24-Railroad EN-
ployes will not be compelled to invest
in Liberty bonds wage increases
which may be granted as a result oil
the Railroad Wage Commissions rec
concentrations, the Railroad Admin
istration explained today, denying
SPECIFICALLY reports circulated widely
among railroad workers that the gov
eminent would seek to dictate the ex
penditure of wage grants.
Director General McAdoo has an
nounced that any pay increases which
NAV be ordered will be effective as
from January and has urged volun-
tary purchase of Liberty bonds.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
ANOTHER RIVER EXCURSION TO.
NIGHT

Because Of the inclemency of the
weather the excursion run by the
Steamer Homer Smith last night I'M
der the auspices of the Maysville
Lodge of Elks was not the success
that it was expected to be. The Smith
will run another excursion out of
this city tonight for the benefit OF
those who could not 60 last night be-
cause OF the bad weather.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25

Amsterdam, April 24-The Berlin
CORRESPONDENT of Nieuwe Rotterdam
sche Courant is informed by person
in authority that negotiations be-
tween Germany and Holland and the
negotiations are not making head
way.
The Hague correspondent of the
Handelsbald says that the question o.
the transport of sand and gravel and
the use of the railway line through
Limbourg depends on the intentions
of Germany. The correspondent adds
that the Dutch government will firm
" observe neutrality, whatever nap
pens.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
ss,4OO SUBSCRIBED TO LOAN YES.
TERDAY

Mason county's subscription to the
Third Liberty Loan was increased
$1,000 yesterday. making the total
sale to date sS63,3OO Thirty-six sub
scribers we're added to the list yes
terday, making a total Of ia. sSO,1OO
remains to be raised in the nine re-
naming working days. Let's hurH
and 20 over the top.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
$4,000 DAMAGES ASKED
Equitable Trust Company, Guardian
Of Mearl Perkins, Files Suit
Against Steamer Homer Smith
For Alleged Mlstreatment
Of the Girl While on
the Boat.


Through Attorney A. d. Cole suit
was filed in the Mason Circuit Court
Yesterday by the Equitable trust
Company, Of Dover, as guardian oil
Mearl Perkins, a minor, against the
Security Steamboat Company, COM
mon carrier operating the Steamer
Homer Smith, asking for $4,000 dam
ages. The suit grew out OF the charge
made by the Perkins girl that Harry
McGervey, mate on the Smith, raped
her last Monday morning while the
boat was returning to this city from
Cincinnati.
The petition states in part that the
plaintiff, who is an infant, under 10
years Of age, by her guardian states
that on or about the 21st OF April
1918. in consideration of - dollars
in good and lawful money of the Unit
ed States Of America, which she paid
70 the defendant at Maysville, KY, he
undertook and agreed to transport
her safely from Maysville, Ky, to
Cincinnati, Ohio, from Cincinnati
Ohio, to Maysville, KY, on her re-
turn.
The plaintiff states that pursuant 10
said contract, the defendant carried
her to Cincinnati, but that while she
was returning to Maysville, KY, on
or about said date, the defendant fall
ed to keep or perform his said con-
tract to transport her safely, in this;
that upon defendants steamboat
Homer Smith, a servant OF the de-
PENDANT. who was then and there III
the employment of the defendant 'o
act as mate thereof and authorized pS
him to collect tickets from his pas
sengers, announce the various land
ings. and in a general way, to look al
ter the comfort of the passenger
, thereon-unlawfully in Mason county
, XIV assaulted, beat, bruised, choke'
her about the head and body with MI
: hands and fists, detained, raped ant
y rayished the plaintiff, who was thel
: and there upon said steamboat as
:. passenger; by reason whereof she wa
p made to suffer great pain and agon
of body and mind and has been mad
thereby to incur doctors bills an
4 other expenses to the special damag
in the sum of $500 and to her damag
in all to the sum of $4,000.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
EARLY AGREEMENT on AUTO CUT
EXPECTED

Washington, April Enlargement
by automobile manufacturers to effect
q further curtailment in the output
of pleasure cars is expected within a
day or two, as the result of confer
ences begun yesterday between auto
mobile men and representatives of the
Fuel Administrator and the War In
dustries Board. The program con-
templates a curtailment of probably
IS per cent after July 10. There al
ready is a 80 per cent curtailment Or
der in effect.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25

Regular mid-week prayer service
at the Third Street NJ. e. Church to-
night A cordial invitation to all to
attend. The choir win meet for prac-
tice Immediately following the ser
Vice.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
American League

Mrs. Howard Curtis and children
Dorothy and Houston, left this morn
ing for their home in Langeloft, Pa,
after a several weeks visit with Mrs.
sallie s. Hall of East Second street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25

Washington, April "a - kilograms
to National Liberty Loan Headquar-
tiers today told of 100000 new sub
scriptions, bringing the total to ST.
700 ,O94,S5 A score of big cities were
reported ready to 90 over the top Of
their quotas.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
American League

Cleveland, 2: Detroit, 5.
Philadelphia, 8; Boston, 0.
New York, 5; Washington, 4.
Chicago-St. Louis, postponed; ram
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
HOLLAND AND GERMAN AXE
NEAR BREAK

Amsterdam, April 24-The HelVoih
announces that the German MINISTER
to the Netherlands has left The Hague
for Berlin, and that the Dutch minis
ter to Germany is on his way from
Berlin to The Hague.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
National League

st. Louis, 0; Chicago, 2,
New York, 6; Brooklyn, 2.
Philadelphia, a; Boston, l.
No others scheduled.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25

Mr.. Francis Marian Buckler, aged
II, died suddenly while driving in a
buggy to his home at Elizaville, Flem-
ing county, Tuesday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
BUY LIBERTY
BONDS

To have withheld money from
Washington might have prevented the
founding Of this nation upon the cor
nerstone Of Liberty.
To have withheld money from LIN
coin might have dashed the Republic
mon the rocks and lost the Liberty
so dearly bought
To withhold money now would not
only endanger this great, glorious
country but might lose liberty for .
whole world.
BUY LIBERTY BONDS! Invest
$50 or more for your chlldren's free'
dom, your grandchlldren's safety
your own happiness. Aren't they
worth the pricel
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-10-03
$S2.56 From Acre of Red Cross Wheat

$S2.56 From Acre of Red Cross Wheat
The Red Cross acre of wheat on the
c. H. Weed farm near Brady, Mont,
was threshed recently and yielded 43
good big bushels of Marquis wheat.
The crop was sold, the Red Cross re-
ceiving check for $82.56. This acre
of ground has been turned over to
the Red Cross for the duration of the
war. The balance of Mr.. Weeds
wheat crop averaged % bushels per
acre and the owner declares that one
good rain in June would have made 60
or 70 bushels per acre. Mr.. Weed
formerly resided in Minot where he
was in business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-10-03
s554.9O for Child Welfare.

The Minot women in charge of the
Baby Welfare campaign, raised
$554.69 in their campaign last Satur-
day This money will be used to buy
pure, wholesome milk for the Mlnot
babies during the coming winter. Miss
Argot Liam, trained nurse, is IN
charge Of the work which insures that
the Youngsters will be well taken care
of. Several scores of the women ap-
peared on the streets Saturday with
milk bottles and raked in many dol
lar
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-10-03

I will be in Minot Oct. 18th for the
purpose of buying U. S. and Allies
cavalry and artillery horses and
mules. Horses must stand Is to 16
IL hands high. Also horses and
mares under Is hands high from year
old and up for the Southern cotton
fields. Must be broke to work and in
good flesh. Prices low on this class
but chance to clean up on little
horses. Blemished horses taken at a
price.
9-26-t3cg U. S. Yards, Chicago, Ill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-15
u. S. WAR ON GERMANY
JUSTIFIED BY HARDEN
Teuton Editor Says President Couldn't Haye Acted
Otherwise in View of U-Boat
Warfare

ilrpitz he accuses or being guilty as
Minister OF Marine of more serious err
roTs than had ever before been COM
mltted in German history. and he rails
Indignantly at the admiral's advocacy
Oh no treaties. no concessions. no prom
'ses' nut only military, political and eco
nomic force"
To kuehlmann he is merciless speak
OF him as he who said fine words
about Europe and the duties of cul-
ture and humanity to lull the world
and then choked up Russiat threw her
INTO civil war and domestic incendiarism.
ana forced on two countries treaties
the disgraccful and harshness Of which
would make Bonaparte shudder."
Nor does Harden spare the Liberal"
deputy minister-president of Prussia. who
recently declared that only the German
sword could bring peace.
He compares them all with that
arch hypocrite, Fritz of Prussia" who
was declaring in 1T4O that conquered
territory did not make the conQueror
wealthier nor the conquerer happier.
and yet who, in that very year, was
preparing to invade and annex Slesia.
No one In high places in Germany,
says Harden in concluding his remark
able onslaught, will have anything to
do with the league OF nations.
so now. "he goes on. we have clar-
ity. We know what our enemies want.
We know we have Government, call
1t Pan-German or what you will. il
only expects peace by the sword and is
certain to obtain 1t shortly. Certain
may 1t also be that none of its ords
will even win confidence for it,