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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-12-25
Cheaper Flour Expected

Cancellation of all -four milling regula-
tions, including fair price schedules and
the price and quantity restrictions on the
sale of wheat. flour by millers, which Off
cials expect will result in cheaper -four,
was formally announced sriday oy the
food administration.
Immediately there was sharp rise in
the price of wheat, bran and other mill
feeds, which officials expect to be fol-
lowed by drop in -four prices. Close OBJ
servation OF the market trend in -four and
mill feeds, it was said, shows that with
every upward movement of feeds, comes a
fall in the price OF -four.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-12-25


Week Days.
From WBsT-647 m; 431 p m.
FROM EAsT-1l.11, m; 6.24 pm.
NAILS CLOSE AT PosToFPIcR
GOING WEST 10 40 m; $50 m.
GOING EAsT-6.15 m; 3.55 m.
Registered mail should be at postofice hall
an hour before mail closes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-12-25

Harvey N. Bowden, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark P Bowden OF North Bucksport, died
Wednesday, Dec. IL, at the naval training
station at Bumkin Island, Boston Har-
Dor. He had spent furlough at home at
Thanksgiving, returning 10 duty Decem-
Der /.
He was nineteen years OF age. He en-
listed in July, but was not ordered to re-
port at the training station until October
He was a cleanliving young man, and a
member OF the Methodist church OF N Jrth
Bucksport. He leaves besides his parents,
three brothers-Harold, Ivory and Merle
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-12-25
An Appeal to Sunday Schools.

The president of Hancock County Sun
day school association, Rev. George
Brookes, wishes to remind all Sunday
school superintendents in the county OF
the continent effort to raise s. 900, 600
for the suffering Armenian and Syrian
children.
1t Is expected that every Sunday school
will take an Offering for this worthy
cause either on Dec. % or Dec 90, and for
ward the same without Delay to Miss
Harriette Cole, Sedgwiek.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-12-25
Speed Up the w. S. s.

Lit. V. de Werz bicki of the French High
Commission, says: "France, in treasure
as we'll as men, has lost four iifths OF its
industries and one-f fifth of its wealth, yet
the people paid taxes four times as great
as paid by the population Of the United
States. To equal the loans raised in
France, the loans of this country would
have to reach the stupendous sum of sev-
enty-four billions of dollars.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-12-25
Deputy Sheriffs .

Sheriff Ward W. Wescott announces
the appointment of the following deputy
sheriffs for the coming year:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-12-25
A seuth Surry Freak

THE AMERICANS correspondent at
South Surry writes: "a white Wyandotte
rooster was killed here recently which
had on one side two perfectly formed and
fully grown wings and on the other, one
fully grown wing and one small one."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-12-25
LOCAL AFFAIRS
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS THIS wEEh

Muff lost
Bijou theatre
Burrill National bank
j A Haynes-Cash and carry
In bankruptcy--Edgar Lord
Nonresident tax sales-Brooksville
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-12-25
Bar Harbor Hospital Closed.

The Bar Harbor hospital closed last
Thursday, and will not be reopened for
several weeks. This institution has had
as patients large number suffering from
influenza. Owing to the highly contagious
nature of this disease, the hospital will
be thoroughly fumigated and renovated
and receive fresh coat of paint inside,
before it is re-opened.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-12-25

SCHEDULE OF MAILS
AT ELLSWORTH posToFFIcE.
In effect, Nov. II, 1918.
MAILS RECEIVED.
Week Days.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-12-25
DIED IN SERVICE.
South GouIdsboro Boy Died of Fry
sipelas Overseas

sipelas Overseas
Following closely upon the receipt OF
Christmas greetings from Harry c. Ham
mond, who was with the American forces
in France, came last week official noti-
tication OF his death of erysipelas on De-
cember S, while on leave in the Alps.
Private Hammond had been with the
famous 26th division, and had seen some
of the hardest fighting of the war. He
was twenty-five years of age. He was
employed in South birmingham, Mass,
when war was declared by this country,
and Immediately enlisted, going overseas
with the 26th division.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-12-25
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-12-25

The State department of education FRI
teachers meetings throughout the State.
That for Hancock county Will he held at
Northeast Harbor Friday, May g.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06
COPILEY

Mrs. Rex Freyman Of Stony Hill,
is i'll with the flu and pneumonia. Mr..
Freyman and baby are also recovering
from the flu.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wagar We're called
to Columbus on account of the serious
illness of their little son, who was
there attending school. He died Sum
day evening, Nov. "a, from pneu-
monia, and was brought home for
burial. Ernest was seven years of
age and is survived by his mother,
father and sister Ruth. The funeral
services were held Tuesday afternoon.
Born, to Howard Hawkins and wife,
Nov. 19, a daughter.
Joe Esch was taken seriously sick
with flu while in Michigan on hunt
ing trip.
Fred Hawkins, died at the Gallipolis
home from influenza. He was about
13 years old.
Oran Chapman, son Of Clarence
Chapman, died in Akron and the body
was brought to Copley for burial.
Mrs. Frank Bramley is seriously
ill. i
Mrs. Mat Rammer was taken to the
hospital Saturday and underwent ar
operation and is getting along nicely
Miss Clarabelle Aikman received
word of the death of her brother-in
law, who died in France from pneu
monia.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06
SMITH ROAD y

Schuylar Wagar and family and H.
Baysinger and wife spent Sunday in
Cleveland.
Mrs. a. E. Cox and j. M. Donley
visited at Fred Frost's in Akron on
Tuesday.
Mr.. Payne Of Akron was the guest
Of his son, Steve, few days last
week. K,
Edward Reusch has been under the
doctors care the past week, also
y A. e. Smith and family were the
guests of his daughter, Mrs. Mary
Duncan, Thursday. s
Mrs. Marie Conyine visited her
niece, Mrs. Bion Huntley in Wads-
worth last Thursday.
4 III. Baysinger's entertained their
two daughters and families Thanks
giving day. Nj s
MI. and Mrs. Thorndyke and Mr..
and Mrs. J. Salyerds and son Of Ak
ron and Frank Wolf and family Of
Guilford, were entertained at Sherm
Snyder's Thanksgiving day. ,
Elmer D0nahue and wife Of Michi-
f ;fss.i ~ ss;s:ti.as friends and relatives
Nat this place. *
Mrs. Addie Dunsha and Ruth Smith
spent Saturday in Medina.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06
SOUTHEAST MEDINA CO.
WADSWORTH

A letter received here from Corp
oral "Shep" McCammon, with Co. G
in France, related of how he helped
to capture $500 Germans. He said
Go. G was under heavy fire and that
the boys were keeping their heads low
to avoid boche bullets.
Leo Doyle, Wadsworth member Of
Co. G, who was wounded in service in
France, writes his mother that he is
fully recovered and has rejoined his
company. His letter is filled with
praise of the hospital and doctors and
nurses.
Mrs. Estella DeLong Knecht, 21,
died Monday of last week at her home
near Bigelow Chapel, death resulting
from pneumonia. Funeral services
were held Wednesday afternoon from
the residence with interment in Wood
lawn cemetery.
Second Lieut.. David Stratton of
Camp Lee, Va, is enjoying an indefin-
ite furlough with relatives here.
Mrs. Chas. Hartman is making an
extended visit to her sister, Mrs. Mar
tin Smith, in Haynes, N. D.
Melvin Krabill was home last week
on ten days furlough from Garden
City, L. I. |.,
Fred Mautes, mail orderly at Edge
wood Arsenal, Edgewood, Md, visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas
Mautes, here last week. @
A letter from Private Leroy Wei
day, written on Oct. 80, stated that
he was in Base Hospital No. 80, A
P. O. 909, in France, and feeling fine
except for lame back. He expected
to be out before long.
Harry HERS and family moved las
week to their new home in Rittman.
John Hornavius was painfully in
jured one day last week in collision
between his auto and one driven b!
"A. H. Trump on Broad street. Horn
avius was thrown from his machine
the handlebar catching him in hi
groin and causing a deep laceration
He will recover.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06
PAWNEE

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Strenick Of
West Salem spent last week at the f.
a. Falconer home.
Mrs. Nelson Mantz of Akron spent
over Sunday at Fl. E. Mantz's.
G. B. Root and family spent Thanks
giving day at the home Of Mrs. Sarah
Correll.
Mrs. Nina Sanders and daughter
Esther spent Sunday afternoon at
H. q. Baroness.
The flu is coming our way now.
Cleve Oldham and Ruth. and John
Mantz have it. Lodi school has been
closed on account Of it, SO that the
children from, here who 60 to Lodi
ttc tc sseeiheal are enjoying q vacation.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06
TIE SEVILLE JOURNAL

Ruth French of Medina at Alvah Fos-
teps; Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert Bell and
two daughters and Mrs. Mary Easton
at Leonard Easton's; Mrs. Shoup and
daughter, and Lenore Sulliger at VIM.
Myers; Mrs. VIM. Graft and daughter
Esther with her aunt, Mrs. E. G.
Cross; Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Kreiling of
Wooster at /. H. Brott's and Allan
Taylor of Wooster with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Taylor.
The flu ban was put on again Tues
day, closing the schools, churches and
all public gatherings for an indefinite
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Steele and
family, the Hay twins, Lewis Minton,
Mrs. O. E. Swagler, Miss Mexican,
Miss Speck, Miss Detweiler and Robt.
Tubbs are among the latest victims
Of the flu.
/ Mrs. George Morton spent Thanks
giving in Mansfield with Mr.. and
4 Mrs. Clifford Morton.
/ DIR. and Mrs. Carl Ulrich have NOV
| ed to East Cleveland, where they
will make their future home.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06
LITCHFIELD

The sympathy Of this community is
with Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kollman in
the death on Saturday Of their infant
daughter, Marie Ilene, which occurred
at the home Of Fred Henry in Chat
ham, where the child was being cared
for during the absence of the mother,
who is i'll at Lakeside hospital, Cleve-
land. Death was due to influenza.
The body was placed in the vault in
Litchfeld cemetery and a funeral SER
vice will be held as soon as the mother
is able to return from the hospital.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06

Miss Eta Stuff of Cleveland spent
Friday with her sister, Mrs. Emma
Drushel.
Mrs. Ralph Bostwick of Philadel-
phia is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Edith
Matteson.
The district convention that was to
have been held in the M. E. church
next Monday and Tuesday has been
postponed indefinitely on account of
the flu. .
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Phelps were in
Ashland Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Boyd spent the
weekend with relatives at West Ca
naan. -
Rev. and Mrs. R. w. Gardner visit
ed relatives in Akron Wednesday.
Mrs. Amanda Simpson of Cleve-
land is visiting her friend, Mrs. Chas.
Cook.
Mrs. Alice Squires has been on the
sick list the past week.
All kinds of paints and varnishes al
wholesale prices at Wadsworth Paint
Factory. 44ti
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06
BEEBETOWN

The ladies of the Red Cross met
with Mrs. L. 7. Schnell Tuesday.
Harley Lockwood of Cleveland spent
part Of last week with his father.
Doris Hance spent the weekend
with Beulah Todd.
Frank Rennison, Weston and Lee
Hughes are on the sick list.
Mr.. Holtz's family all have the flu.
Mrs. Knauf of Cleveland spent Sun
day at Bert Lockwood's.
Mrs. Swinburne is very sick.
Miller Rounds spent Thanksgiving
with her mother, Mrs. Heggesland.
Bessie Ward spent Monday with
her mother, Mrs. Root, in Brunswick
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06

reported, however.
There will be no Red Cross meet
ing next week. ....
Mrs Trout and family expect to
move into their old home soon.
The flu victims are getting out
again, tho several are still housed up.
S. H. Hoddinott spent a few days
last week with his son at the Uni
versity of Cincinnati.
Mrs. Fanny partition is very low at
a Cleveland hospital.
Mrs. Switzer is able to be around
again.
Mr. and Mrs. Mummaw are to start
for Missouri some time this week.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06
SOUTHWEST MEDINA. COUNTY
Continued from page 81

ing. We take notice that certain
Lodi people are over anxious to have
it appear that Lodi is the center of
this oil boom. There may be we'll
or two being drilled in the vicinity
Of Lodi, but operations are in full
blast on quite a number of leases in
Chatham township and the prospects
are that big drive will be on in the
spring. New rigs are being brought
in every few days and recent wells
drilled in are showing up very salts
factorily.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06
NORTHWEST MEDINA COUNTY
Continued from page q

a party of hunters of Lakewood, at
A. G. Franks; Mabel Fretter of Me-
dina at Dorothy Churchman'S.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bauman and
daughter Norma visited at Jake Reut-
ter's Sunday.
Mrs. A. G. Frank spent from
Thanksgiving day until Sunday at
Lakewood with relatives.
Those who are on the sick list are
Mrs. Fred Griesheimer, Mrs. Elmer
Steingass and son Lawrence, and
Ivan Kemp.
rs Mrs. Emma Fretter visited over the
week lend at her sister, Mrs. E. A
Churchman'S and her brother, Free
Bauman's.
Joe Haumusser and family of Err
hart were callers at Loren Kemp's
Sunday evening.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06
SOUTH MONTVILLE

John Geisinger, Ed. Hanshue, David
Morrison and Chas. Rinehart and wife
started for st. Petersburg, Fla, We'd
nesday morning.
The Markley boys returned from
Indiana, where they took their moth
er for burial Saturday morning.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Books of the following townships
are ready to receive taxes:
Brunswick, Chatham, Granger, Gull
ford, Seville Village, Harrisville,
Lodi Village, Hinckley, Homer, La
fayette, Litchfeld, and Liverpool.
G. FRANK, County Treasurer.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06
Auto Livery

Prompt service. Careful driving
Auto tires and supplies; DeLaval
Cream Separators. Ill W. Washing
ton ST., Medina, o. Phone 3135. e. T.
PIERCE.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06
Christmas Slippers
For House and Carriage Wear

Misses and Children's Felt
Romeos, fur-trimmed, in wine,
red and navy, sizes, 5 to 2;
at $1.OO, $1.25 and $1.50.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06

I 7- pTlCeu at 9lVV'
Women's Deluxe "Comfy" Slip Women
pers with morning glory pat Slippers,
terms illumined on collar; colors fowerad
are old rose, lavender, light =,
blue and orchid; all sizes; rose' reu
priced at $3.50. priced at
Main floor
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-12-06

Women's "Comfy" Slippers, ribbon
trimmed, with pompom at front in old
rose, pink, light blue and orchid,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-10
Sammy, Scared at First,
Then Eager to Get at Foe

"AT had an impulse to rush At
the enemy. I can remember my
school days when I could not bear
10 kill even an insect nor could
bear the sight Of blood 1 thought 1
could never learn 10 Kill man. But
this idea soon changes at the front
and all are eager for a miX-up.
The spirit OF the men is wonder
full They could fight their weight
IN wildcats. The Americans will GER
tainly live up 10 all the traditions
OF their army when they get their
innings.
After an excursion in No Mans
land one OF our fellows was missed
Its too bad 20 leave Jack out
there" said his bunkie. He and sew
eral others begged an officer 10 go
back and search for him They
found Jack buried waist-deep ~
mud and unab bic 10 get out. The boys
saved him from the Germans. who
undoubtedly would have captured
him at daybreak and perhaps woule
have slit his throat as they had done
10 others Jack was happy when he
reached our trenches. but he looked
Ike a clav man"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-10
SNOW Is GENERAL.

International News Service.
COLUMBUS O.. April 10. - Snow
which reached a depth Of one inch
in Colum bus by noon. was general
throughout central and southern
Ohio today, according to the local
government weather bureau. The
weather forecaster would make no
predictions as to how heavy the
snow would be, but reports said the
fall was delaying trains and interur-
bans.
Snow was reported throughout
the state. extending from Sandusky,
where a considerable fall was ex-
perienced, TO the Ohio river. The
heaviest fall was reported from the
southeast part of the state. although
cities in the Cleveland section also
experienced blizZard-like weather
during the early morning. At COlum-
bus. the thermometer registered
degrees during the night Reports
Of considerable damage 10 fruit or
chards were received from the San
dusky region ana other towns in
the northern part Of the state. where
trees We're just beginning 10 bud.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-10
AUSTRIAN TROOPS
To WORK FARMS
Leaves Are Being Granted to
Many to Meet Food
Situation.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE. April &c p. M
The Austrian high command is
granting leaves of absence 10 farm
ers and foresters during the lun in
Austria's war activities to take care
OF the crops this spring, it was
learned today. Leaves Of absence
in the Austrian army are now said
to be more numerous than ever be-
fore. The great number Of them
gave rise 70 inquiries in the reich
rath which brought out the re-
sponse that Austria 5 future food
needs would be taken care of even
if soldiers had to be employed for
the purpose"
a German army document, signed
Ludendorff, and pointing out that
"the term propaganda is subject to
unfortunate interpretations has
fallen into the hands of the Amer
leans LudendOrff (who is chief Of
staff to Won Hindenburg) advises the
su institution of the words patriotic
instruction" LudendOrff further
directs that emphasis be laid upon
the submarine warfare and the
present battle in troop instruction
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-10

international News Service
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE. April lO-An Amer
lean private from Connecticut. who
was formerly a travelling salesman
for a biscuit firm, gave a graphic
description today Of the sensations
that man undergoes whea he en-
tcrs battle for the first time
1T scares everybody" said the
soldier. ANY one who says ne is no;
frightened is certainly a fibber
When ! heard my first shell I feI
tiat in the trench and expected
death al any minute. Ny first i'm
Tulse was 20 pray for the salvation
OF my soul. Ny next thought was OF
my mother The period OF fright
lasted about 1--WE minutes Then
lifted my head and began TO look
around. Ny comrade on my left told
me he had the same feeling. Shells
were exploding all around. After a
while I grew less scared and he
came desperately anxious 20 get AT
the Germans. talked with many
fellows who had been I'm the first
line trenches and all had the same
experience.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-10

There was local fighting south %
the Somme river on the Picardy
front, but it left the situation un-
changed.
North of La Bassee canal violent
fighting continued last night." the
official statement said.
British troops holding the line Of
the Lys and Lave rivers are heavily
engaged at Estaires and Bac sur
Maur on the southern flank.
"Givenchy. where the enemy PEN
etrated the British line at one time.
was recaptured by means of a sue
Cessful counter attack. The recap
ture was made by the 55th division.
which captured 750 prisoners.
The enemy this morning opened
L heavy bonn bardment east and
north of Armentieres as far as YyreI
and the Confines canal.
Fighting is reported 20 have
commenced on this part of the
front
Local lighting south of the SOM
me river left the British positions
unchanged
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-10
NE VI CARLISLE
BANK ROBBED
CraCkSmen Secure About ST.
600 in Money and Stamps.
Escape in Automobile.

Robbers forced an entrance into
the First National bank of New
Carlisle early Wednesday morning
and secured about $4,000 in money,
War Savings stamps and postage
stamps, the latter being the property
CT the post office Postmaster
Charles Bates, who leaves what
money and stamps he has on hand
at the close of the days business
at the bank for safe keeping, stated
that he is unable TO determine ex-
actly the amount Of his Offices loss
until he can go over his looks. but
judges that the cash and stamps
taken will amount 10 about $500.
The robbery was not discovered
until : o'clock Wednesday morning,
" hen Arthur Brummitt. son of A
+. Brummitt, president of the bank,
stopped into the bank on his way to
school in South Bend to build the
fire. He found the front and side
doors had been broken open and the
outside door of the vault was blown
open He Immediately gave the
c larm. but the sheriff's Office had
not been notified of the affair until
1880. when Deputy Sheriff Barkley
was informed by The News-Times.
The robbers are supposed TO have
escaped in an automobile.
People residing near the bank de-
clare that they heard two heavy ex-
T;csions about 8 a. m. but gave it no
serious thought.
The banks loss Of about $500 is
fully covered by insurance. The fact
that the robbers were unable 70 ef-
feet an entrance through the second
door OF the vault saved the institu-
ton from a much heavier loss. The
town has no police protection at
night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-10

senate Committee Says Aircraft Program
Priorities List
to Aid Delivery
of War Material
Internatlonal News Service:

AuleInd Ionul news service.
WASHINGTON, April ia pri-
critics list. to be absolutely binding
and aimed to facilitate the delivery
of materials essential 10 war indus
tries, was issued today by the war
industries board.
The order, the first TO be issued
by the recognized board, will affect
the railway and food administrations
and when necessary other admins
trations will be brought i'm to make
it absolutely binding.
The priorities board adopted
preference list No. for the guild
ance of all governmental agencies
in the supply and distribution by
rail or water of coal or coke. This
same plan will be followed in ac-
cording preferential treatment of
war industries and plants in the
transportation of raw materials and
supplies required by them in their
manufacturing operations, so that
they may not be delayed or ham,
pered in complying with priority
orders issued against them.