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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-06

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Duncan died at their home on
Pelham street yesterday afternoon
and was buried in the Maysvllle Gem
etery this morning.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-06

The remains of Sam Savage, a col
ored man who died at Dayton, Ohio,
of influenza, arrived here last night
and were taken to Washington to-
day for burial.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-06

Albert orme, aged 20, died at the
emergency hospital Tuesday after
noon, after a weeks illness of pneu-
monia. He was son OF James orme,
who lives on the Lexington pike a
short distance from this city. The
remains we're buried in Maysville
cemetery this afternoon.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-06

C. & o. Brakeman Bud Crawford of
Covington, KY, stopped off here yes
terday to see his grandmother, who
fell and broke her leg Friday evening
on Lee street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-06
on the Serre are 20, and those on the
Aisne 75. The country north OF the
Sambree is ideal for maneuvering.
Yankees Race Across Bridges After
Foe


Foe
With the Amsterdam Army on the
Sedan Front, November 6-The Amer
leans hotly pursuing the Germans sus-
tanned only light casualties. The
Americans began spanning the Meuse
with bridges, two kilometers asst of
Brieulles, Monday night, under terri
fic artillery and machine gun fire.
Brigade after brigade of Yanks raced
across.
At 2 D. m. yesterday American
troops were less than kilometer
from Stenay.
Late reports show the Americans
have taken Beaumont, Janelnay wood
and Pouilly, northwest of Stenay.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-06
BOONE. WILLIAMS

Mr.. Orville Boone of Germantown,
a naval recruit, and Miss Hetlye B.
Williams of Richmond, were married
here yesterday by Rev. w. H. Morris
of the Forest Avenue NJ. E. Church.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-06

Mrs. Lena Owens, wife Of Mr.. w.
Ray Owens, who is one of Uncle
Sans soldier boys in a camp in this
country, died at the home of John
Toncray at Tollesboro Of typhoid few
er
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-06

Fancy Greenup County Sorghum
$1.S5 per gallon. Bring your jugs.
r. LEE LOVEL.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-06
CORRECT FIGURES ON
C0UNTY'S SUBSCRIPTIONS
Mason COunty's Fourth Liberty Bond
Subscriptions BY Precincts as Re-
turned BY the Committee.

Following is final report of the Ma
son County Fourth Liberty Bond Com
mittee, showing quotas and subscrip-
tions of the county, by precincts, to-
wit
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-06
14O DIVISIONS
OF HUN ARMIES
BADLY BEATEN
Enemy Retreating ON 75-Mlle Front,
HOtly Pursued by the Allies.

Amsterdam, November 6-The Ger
mans are evacuatin3 Brussels, accord
ing to advices from the Belgian from
tier today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-06

Fancy Greenup County Sorghum
$l.35 per gallon. Bring your jugs.
II. LEE L0VEL.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-06

Male and Female Help Wanted at
the Modern Laundry. Apply at OneS.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-06

Stanley carries the county by 4O9
and Fields by 425. The tabulated
vote follows:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19
BETHEL.

Mr.. Harry Graham, of Whining
ton, DEL, was the guest of his aunt,
Mrs. w. D. Phillips, on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. McClrntock
daughter, Helen, and Mr.. Cook, OF
Havre de Grace, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Dennison.
Mrs. Evan G.. Craig is seriously
ill at her home near North East.
Mrs. William Braizer and two
children are guests of the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. u. G. Demond.
Mr.. j. e. Dennison, of Wilmington,
spent last week with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Dennison.
Typhus fever has broken out in a
gypsy camp near North East and
three deaths have been reported to
the State Board Of Health, mother
and two children,-one> three years
old and the other four years.
The stork visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard Preston and left an eight
pound baby girl ON July 3rd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Chidister
and daughter, Marian, are spending
the summer with Mrs. C. A. Reed.
Mr.. A. G. Russell has purchased
the piano formerly owned by Mrs.
Evelyn Thaw, of New York.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court of Cecil Coun-
ty met in regular session Tuesday
and Wednesday of last week. Pres
ent-Hon. James. ]. McCauley, Chief
Judge; Hon. Milton S. Seminar and
Hon. Alexander P. Jackson, Asso-
ciate Judges.
Sundry claims against estates OF
deceased persons were examined and
passed.
Bonds ApprOved..-Bond of Clara
w. Mearns, Executrix of Charles T.
F. Mearns; bond of George A Boyd
Administrator of Jefferson M. Boyd (;
bond of Merritt B. Smith, Admins
traitor of Benjamin F. Gonce; bond
of Clara Perry, Administrative OF
William Perry.
Accounts Passed.-First and final
Account of Lettie N. Reynolds and
Norris ]. Reynolds, Administrators
of I. Wayne Reynolds and distribu-
tion struck on same; first and final
account of Norris ]. Reynolds, Ad-
ministrator d. b. n. of Jonathan
Reynolds; fourth Account of Mercy
NJ. Kirk, Guardian of Mary S. Kirk
Helen e. Kirk and j. Haines Kirk
Court adjourned to meet in regu-
lar session on August 10, next.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19
WOODLAWN.-

The Y will hold a social in the
Hall. this Friday evening.
Miss Elizabeth Tyson spent Fri
day in Baltimore.
Mrs. Susanna Jackson and Miss
M. O. Jackson are sojourning at
Ocean Grove.
Mrs. Mary McVey, of Jersey City
was a Sunday to Tuesday guest OF
Mrs. r. K. Rawlings.
Mr.. and Mrs. White, of Baltimore
were weekend guests of his sister
Mrs. H. H. Kirk.
Masters VIM. and James Fevrer
of Chilli, are spending the summer
at Bloomingdale, the home of Mrs
w. B. Claggett, and being tutored in
English by her. They will entel
Tome Institute in the fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Ludlum, and
Mrs, Martha Williams, motored from
Philada., to spend the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gather.
Master George Jackson, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph Jackson, fell
Monday, breaking his right arm be
tween the wrist and elbow, at the
C. e. Tyson farm.
Mr.. Robert Rawlings was pain
fully hurt about the head ant
shoulders, Saturday, when the horse
which he was driving fell goins
down the hill at Rowlandville ant
threw him out. The horse broke III
neck.
Miss Mary Kirk is visiting in Bal
timore.
Mrs. ]. D. SINNERS spent las
week in Baltimore.
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Standing of the Clubs.
Letter From Over There.

The following letter is from Corp.
w. E. Burkins, Battery A, 1OSth
Field Artillery, American Expedi-
tionary Forces, Camp de Mincon'
Vannes, France, who is son of Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Burkins, of this
town. and tells of his trip across the
ocean:
June 10th, 1918.
Dear Mother:-
Will now write few lines and let
you know where I am as we now
have that privilege.
Am we'll and enjoying life and the
weather is fine; the weather has
been fine while on our trip. We
spent few pleasant days in Eng
land; we enjoyed the scenery very
much.
We are now in Camp de Mincon,
Vannes, France, and we are in a
very nice camp, also in barracks.
My barracks bag was lost for a
day and it had all my personal
CuluSS Ill IL, UuI lOunu IL LAio AAOA IL
ing and was sure glad to get it.
1 did not get seasick coming over
and we had very pleasant voyage.
1 have not received any mail yet
but have not been expecting any.
1 have just found out that you
cannot send me the travellers check
that I asked for so if you can find
any way to send me some alright
but if you cannot why you need not
worry about it.
Well 1 did not get your letter
finished last night SO will finish it
tonight, am still feeling fine and the
weather is great Well there is
very little that / can tell you so I
guess I will have to make my letter
short so will close for this time and
will write often, remember me to all
with lots of love and prayers for all.
Your loving son,
Corp. w. e. BURKINS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the sub
scriber, of Cecil County, has obtained
rom the Orphans Court of said
county, letters of administration on
the personal estate Of
WILLIAM PERRY
late of said county, deceased. AN
persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated,
on or before the 18th day of
January, 1919.
they may otherwise, by law, be ex-
Guided from all benefit of said estate.
All indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment
to the subscriber. Given under my
hand this Sth day of July, 1918.
CLARA PERRY,
Admrx. of William Perry, decd.
Test: R. D. Rowland, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19
Board of Education.

The July meeting of the Board of
Education of Cecil County was held
on Monday, July 8. Present Mr..
VIM. M. Pogue, DR.. Delmar Smithers
and Mr.. Wilmer ]. Falls. The
minutes of the meeting of June IL
were read and approved, and sundry
bills were examined and ordered
paid.
The Annual School Budget sub
mitted to the County Commissioners
was returned by them, the amount
asked for being cut $17,245.00, one
eitem Instructional Service, including
the salaries of all teachers, being
cut $1O,O0O,OO.
The superintendent reported that
two Free Scholarships are open for
Cecil County students at the Mary
land Institute, Baltimore.
The Board seriously considered
the closing of number of small
schools where the average attend
ance during the past year was below
70.
Teachers who contemplate resign
ing are requested to file their resig-
nations by July Is, and applicants
are requested to file applications by
July Is.
The following designations we're
received and accepted Helen
j. Mitchell, School No. 10, District
No. 4; Margaret j. Holt, School No.
ID, District No. s.; M Ethel Hall,
School No. 8, District No. 3, Elkton
High School; Mrs. Georgia Clifford
Anderson, School No. 1, District No
q; Sadie Cavanaugh, School No. A,
District No. s. Nora Stoll, School No.
3. District No. 3, Elkton High
School; Annie S. Patterson, School
No. 3, District No. z; Dorothy Diggs,
School No. 5, District No. S, North
East High School; Reba Joachim,
School No. s, District No. S, North
Fash High School.
The following transfers were
made:-Mr. Guy Johnson, Principal
chesapeake City High School from
North East High School; Mr.. ].
Marshall Thompson, from Calvert
to North East High School as Prin-
cipal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LEAGUE

There was no game on the local
grounds Saturday afternoon as New
port failed to put in its appearance,
and has dropped out of the League.
It's. place will be taken by the Krebs
Chemical Co. team of Wilmington,
which plays here on Saturday after
noon. The bill is double-header,
the first game being to fill the break
in the schedule by Nowport's failure
to play last week, and the second
game the regularly scheduled one
for that date.
Elkton and Newark will play at
the latter place. These two teams
played at Elkton on Saturday and
Newark lost.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19

Marvin E. Bushong, federal food
administrator for Lancaster County,
has found it necessary on account of
violations of the Federal Food Ad-
ministration regulation to close the
bakery of H. A. Lefever, Quarryville.
Pa, R. F. D., for a period of thirty
days commencing July 18th, and the
bakery of A. M. Book, Quarryville,
for a period of thirty days COM
mencing July goth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19

Among the violaters of Food Ad-
ministration regulations last week
were August Bechtold, of Havre de
Grace, who was ordered to pay SIS
to Red Cross, post sign for one
week and use 100 pounds extra sub
stitutes for four weeks, and William
Schumm of Perryville, who was or
dered to post sign for two days and
use 100 pounds extra substitutes for
fourteen days.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19

Assistant Surgeon VIM. Howard
Michael, of the U. S. Army has been
decorated by General Pershing with
distinguished Service Cross for
heroic conduct on the battle field at
Chateau Thierry, France. DR..
Michael is a native of Hartford coun-
ty, being the son of the late DIR. j.
Edwin Michael and nephew of the
late Charles w. Michael, of Perry
man. He is a graduate of Johns
Hopkins University.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19
Peoples Church.

The subject for discussion at the
Community meeting July the 18th,
is "Hog Cholera" County Agent
Knode is to bring the speaker.
Sunday morning, July 21st, i'm
mediately after Sunday school, a
Baptist minister from Baltimore will
preach.
In the afternoon at O'Clock, Bro.
Hallock from West Nottingham is
expected to preach. Luke 1858.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19

FOR SALE-Nearly new upright
Piano. Marshall & Wendall make;
excellent condition. Good reasons
for selling. Address Box 121 Rising
Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19

The mill of w. M. Zook at Mil
way, Lancaster County, is closed for
a period of thirty days, by the Fed
eral Food Administration, having
violated thel sules of the Food Con-
violated the rules of the Food Con-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19

The Souder Construction Company
began this week to lay concrete on
the section of Route 131 between
the bridge over West Branch and
Oxford at Reedville.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19

Paradoxical as it may seem, you
can't beat the high cost of living
with club sandwich.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19
WANTED
DO NOT RUN THE RISK
OF LOSS

by fire or lightning if your crops
are to remain in. the barn or
stack for even a short time.
Take out policy to protect
them till they are delivered.
The cost is small. Call in per-
son, by phone, or write as to
your needs. Prompt and salts
factory service,
CHAS. s. PYLE,
General Insurance
RISING sun, MD.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19
WANTED.
BY Chrome Mining Company

ONE HOIST RUNNER.
TWO SHIFT BOSSES.
EIGHT MINERS. experienced in
underground work
Good pay, eight hours, good board
with comfortable quarters.
Apply in person at Maryland
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19

House, Rising Sun, after p. m, or
at the mines Rock Springs, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-19

CURTIS E. IRWIN
MEATS, GREEN GOODS and
GROCERIES
Fresh and Salt Meats, Green
Groceries, Provisions, etc
Bread, rolls, pies ETC., fresh
daily
Special effort made to supply
wants with all seasonable
green groceries
Oranges, bananas and other
fruits
Ice cream by gallon or plate
Telephone orders promptly and
carefully filled
Terms strictly cash. Your pa
tronage solicited.
CURTIS e. IRWIN
Corner Cherry & Queen SITS
Rising Sun, Maryland
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WANTED.

FARM of about 100 acres. To get
possession of this fall or spring.
Write BOYD c. ETTER,
12j st Colora, MD
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CONVERSION OF THE FIRST & SECOND LIBERTY
BONDS INTO AZ PER CENTS.
This bank will be pleased attend for its patrons and
the
bearing at Az per
your wishes.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05

There were dozens Of other ways
which we considered. One man would
be for endeavoring to make his way
right through the lines. Another
thought the safest plan would be to
swim some river that crossed the lines.
The Idea Of making ones way to
Holland, a neutral country. occurred
to everyone. but the one great obstacle
In that direction. we all realized, was
the great barrier OF barbed and cleo
trically charged wire which guards ev-
cry foot Of the frontier between Bel
gium and Holland, and which Is closely
watched by the German sentries.
This barrier was q three-fold affair.
II consisted FIRST Of barbed wire wall
six feet high. Six feet beyond that
was . nine-foot wall Of wire power.
fully charged with electricity. To
touch II meant electrocution. Beyond
that. at a distance Of six feet, was
another wall Of barbed wire SIX feet
high.
Beyond the barrier lay Holland and
liberty, but how to get there was q
problem which none of US could solve
and few Of us ever expected to have
n chance to try.
Mine came sooner than expected
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05

OF my life n could have gotten away
then and fooled that Hun-he was 10
cocksure.
Later we were marched to the train
that was to convey rs to Germany. It
consisted Of some twelve coaches.
eleven OF these containing troops going
home on leave, and the twelfth re-
served for us. We were placed In q
fourth-class compartment with old,
hard, wooden seats. a filthy floor and
no lights save q candle placed there
By a guard. There were eight Of %
prisoners and four guards
As we sat In the coach we were mn
object Of curiosity to the crowd who
gathered at the station.
Hope you have nice tripi~ one Of
them shouted sarcastically.
"Drop me q line when you get e
Berlin. win your shouted another In
broken English.
"when shall we see you again =
asked o third.
Remember me to your friends. will
youf YOn'il find plenty where your,
gc.asr' shouted another.
The German ofYicers made no effor'
to repress the crowd, in fact. the!
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05
CHAPTER VI.



I had been In prison Mt Courtrai
nearly three weeks when. on the MORN
Ing Of September 9th. I and six other
officers were told that we were to be
transferred to a prison camp in Ger
many.
One OF the guards told me during the
day that we were destined for Q re-
prlsal camp in Strassburg. They were
sending us there to keep our airmen
from bombing the place.
He explained that the English car
ried German officers on hospital ships
for a similar purpose and he excused
the German practice Of torpedoing
these vessels on the score that they
also carried munitions! When
pointed out to him that France would
hardly be sending munitions to Eng
land. he lost interest in the argument.
Some days before, had made up my
mind that It would be very good
thing to get hold of map of Germany.
which knew was In the possession Of
one Of the German interpreters, be-
cause realized that II ever the OPP
portunity came to make my escape.
such a map might be Of the greatest
assistance to me.
With the idea Of stealing this map,
accordingly. a lieutenant and got In
front Of this interpreters window one
day and engaged in very hot argu-
ment as to whether Heidelberg was on
the Rhine or not. and we argued back
and forth 80 vigorously that the Ger.
man came out Of his room. map In
hand. to settle Il. After the matter
was entirely settled to our satisfac.
tion. he went back into his room and
watched where he put the map.
When. therefore. I learned that wal
on my way to Germany, realized that
1t was more important than ever fol
me to get that map. and with the helT
Of my friend, we got the interpreter
out Of his room on some pretext oil
another. and while he was gone I con-
fiscated the map from the book In
which he kept 1t and concealed 1t In
my sock underneath my logging. Al
l. had anticipated, It later proved OF
the utmost value to me.
! got It none too soon. for half ar
hour later We were on our way &c
Client. Our party consisted Of fivt
British officers and one French officer
At Client. where we had to walt FOL
several hours for another train to take
us direct to the prison camp In Ger
many. two other prisoners were added
to our party.
In the interval we were locked In O
room at hotel, a guard sitting at the
door with rife on his knee. 1t would
! have done my heart good for the rest
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05
TENANT PAT O'BRIEN

stretcher. For seven days. he told us.
he had lain In q shell hole. wounded.
and he was almost famished. and we
were mighty glad to share our ban
quet with him.
We called on each man for a speech.
and one might have thought that we
were at first-class club meeting. A
few days after that our party was
broken up and some Of tAe men, sup
pose. shall never see again.
One Of the souvenirs Of my adven-
ture is q check given me during this
banquet" by Lieut.. James Henry
Dickson Of the Tenth Royal Irish Flu
sileers. a fellow prisoner. It was for
20 francs and was made payable to
the order. Of "Mr. Pat O'Brien. 2nd
Lieut." Poor Jim forgot to scratch
out the London" and substitute
"Courtrai" on the date line. but Its
value as a souvenir Is just rs great.
When he gave It to me he had no idea
that I would have an opportunity 80
soon afterward to cash II In person,
although I am quite sure that what
ever financial reverses I may be des-
tined to meet. my want will never be
great enough to induce me to realize
On that check.
There was one subject that was
talked about In this prison whenever
conversation Jagged. and l suppose It
Is the same In other prisons too. What
were the chances Of escape.
10 hnv
ent idea and one way, suppose. was
about as impracticable as another.
None of us ever expected to get q
chance to put our Ideas into execution,
but 1t wes interesting speculation, and
anyway one can never tell what 0p-
portunities might present themselves.
One suggestion was that we disguise
ourselves as women. "O'Brlen would
stand a better chance disguised as a
morse |" declared another. referring to
the fact that my height Il am six feet
two inches) would make me more con-
splcuous as q woman than as q man.
Another suggested that we steal q
German Gotha-a type Of airplane
used for long-distance bombing. It Il
these machines which are used for
bombing London. They are manned
by three men, one sitting In front with
machine gun, the pilot sitting behind
him and an observer sitting In the real
with another machine gun. We hg
ured that, at a pinch. perhaps. seven
or eight Of US could make our escape
In a single machine. They have two
motors Of very high horse power. fy
very high and make wonderful speed
But we had no chance to put this idea
to the test.
worked out another plan, by which
thought l might have chance II
could ever get into one Of the German
airdromes. would conceal myself ir
one of the hangers. wait until one oi
the German machines started out, ant
rs he TAXED along the ground ! woult
rush out. shout at the top Of my voice
and point excitedly at his wheels. This
figured. would cause the pilot to stoI
and get out to see what was wrong
BY that time would be up to him, ant
as he stopped over to inspect the ma
chine. could knock him senseless
jump into the machine and be over tn,
lines before the Huns could make ~
their minds just what had happened
It was q fine dream. but m!
chance was not to come that way.