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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
CR0CERS MAY
HAVE FOUNTAINS

Mr.. w. E. Smith township food
administrator announces a modifi-
cation in regard to the operation
Of soda fountains in connection
with grocery stores, by which
fountains may be operated, pro-
viding no sugar is used for making
drinks, or any oter purpose IN CO.
nection with the fountain business
The county administrator, Mr.
Raymond c. Dunn, regrets very
much that this modification order
was not made public in his ctoun-
ty at the time the modification
was made effective by the food ad
ministration.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
Our Raleigh Letter

Raleigh July 23.-Never since
the United States entered the war
has there been so much encGur-
agement displayed by North Caro-
lima folks as at present over the
developments on the war front,
where the American troops are
giving such splendid account Of
themselves. Students Of the war
situation who often visit Raleigh
land we have & few local judges
also) believe the tide Of battle has
turned at last-and we all know
that the presence Of over million
American soldiers was the main
factor in turning it. just as the
arrival Of another million before
the wear ends (and other millions:
later if needed is going to win the
war for the allies-for Christian
ity, for civilization, for demccra
cy, for decency and for the safe
ty of representatives government
the world over.
It is something for North Caro-
linians to be proud Of, when they
reflect upon the splendid work
Of the I. S. navy, under the guld
ing hand Of Josephus Daniels,
in safely carrying across under
the convoy and protection Of war
ships, Of this great army OF fight
ers, without the loss Of a single
troop ship or of single soldier
despite the threats of the Germah
submarine menace.
It is unparalleled, it is a glor
ious achievement.
Off to Press Convention.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
ALLIED ACTION IN
SIBERIA IMPENDS
PRESIDENT WILSON WILL AN NOUNCE HIS READINESS FOR
AMERICA TO PART1c1P ATE IN PROTECTIVE
MEASURES RUSSIA
NAY FIGHT FORMER GERMAN PRISONERS
(B.v Url,eo Pressi

Washington July 23.-Allied ac
ton IN Siberia is impending.
When President Wilson COM
pletes his announcement. which
will set forth 10 the world a pro-
gram to aid Russia. assuring Rus
slams and All peoples that ours is
not policy Of aggrandizement
and aggression.
Action only awaits the receipt
Of the formal acceptance Of Jap
an S international proposition
which is expected hourly.
The first step Of the alIilS will
be the occupation of Nladivostok
with troops. This base is under
, allied protection and the danger
of German forces becoming IA great
er menace in Siberia has been
countered.
The force that viii be used is
protective, not combative and with
economic aids. will serve the Rus
sian people for their future bene-
fits. At the same time the ALLIES
will if necessary, aid the Czects-
Slovaks in battling the armed for
mer German prisoners Of war il
Siberia.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
MR.. MARK PITT
DIED TODAY

News came over the phone this
morning that Mr.. Mark Pitt Of
Rocky Mount, died at his home
at seven O'Clock this morning at
the age Of or about 60 years.
The deceased is closely related
to the Kitchin family, being uncle
Of the present generation, his mo-
ther, being before her marriage
Miss Casandy Kitchin, sister to the
late Buck kitchin. She MARI
led the late Nathan Pitt.
A wife and three children sur
vive the desease, one son having
been recently killed in France
and another now on his way over
A third son is now in the army
and had mot been aCHle to be
re5sched at this writing. The
other child being a girl
The funeraL services will be
held tomorrow afternoon and in
ternment will take place at fou
CLOCK at the John Henry Sav
| age place in Edgecomb county
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
MILLS K!TCHIN
NOW CAPTAIN

Due probably to the excellent
instruction work as chief bayonet
instructor at Camp Lee which
has hitherto received commenda-
ton. follow .ilg a recent inspections
Lieutenant Mills kltchln, son OF
Congress men LIaudr kitrhlI, Was
Yesterday notified Of his promo
ton to the rank If Captain.
Some time ago the engineers
training school al Camp Lee, VIII
ich mas been under the direction
Of Lieut.. Mills kitehin, rave an
exhibition drill before he War col
! lege at Y, ashington. and also be-
!, fore the officers and men al amp
Humphreys which brought this
work under the Special notice Of
the higher officers.
A contemporary states that the
4 exercises cOHS!SIcU OF bHNOneL
close order drills and physical ex-
ercises. which department has
been under the direction Of Lieut.
Mills Kitchin, and who is. il lar
ge degree, responsible for the fine
work Of the men.
! The news Of his promotion was
received here by Mrs. Claude Kit
chin. over the phone, from friend
Of Captain Kitchin. who was nm
able to pho as he had an ;npor-
tant call. CAPTAIN Kitchin was
here with his relatives this week,
but did not mention any idea OF
promotion. though he may have
been Informed at that time that
same was probable.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
BENNIE BELLS
PROPERTY SOLD

The store property Of Mr.. J
B. Bell on the corner Of Main and
Ninth Streets was sold yesterday
to Mr.. S. 7. Wommack. the deal
being handled by Mr. Clee Nau-
CHAN
The lot comprised in the sale
represents four store lots. being
so by 200 feet.
Mr.. Wommack proposes using
the present building at this time
as an office, but later may devel,
op same.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
TO TAKE OVER
WIRE LINES ON
2lST OF JULY

Washington July 23.-The nal
tons communication lines will be
under government control July
81 and President Wilson mas sign
ed an executive order providing g
that federal wire operation vii
be under the supervision Of Post
master General Burleson, with d
J. Lewis as director.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
GOVT CONTROL
CAPE COD CANAL

Wasingon July 23.-The govern
ment has taken over the Cape Cod
canal as a direct U-Boat menace
on the Atlantic coast.
Also to facilitate coal shipments
the New England ralrad admin
istratin has applied to secure exc
cutive approval and privilege OF
operating canal. - @~
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
THREE BLANKETS
NEEDEDINFRANCE
Frank Moore likes France but says
they have cool nights there

The parents George Frank Moore
are in receipt Of a letter from him
Somewhere III France saying
he has plenty to eat and sleeps un-
der three blankets and not too
warm owing to the cool nights.
He say he is in very best Of health
and can eat anything from an on
ion (Which he always disEked
to an elephant.
France is a fine country with
it's great fields Of wheat clover ar
rye which add much to it's beauty
though he prefer to i S his hOmt
land and hopes to soon return
with old Glory waving high anC
the sun shining in favor Of oul
country.
One Of his most difficult prob
lens is getting water and finding
a place to take bath water i
very scarce.
! He has learned much about do
nestle affairs and been taught t.
eat anything that is eatable am
sleep anywhere.
Sends best regards to friend
and relatives and hopes to com
back to the old home town.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
TURKEY MAKES
MANY PROMISES
(By United Pressl

Washington July 23.-Turkey
promises to do her full duty to-
ward the United States should it
develop that her troops were res
ponsible for the anti ti-American
outrages at Tabriz.
The Swedish foreign office no.
titled the state department that
Turkey is investigating the matter
but having difficulties on accoun,
Of poor communication
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
los CASUALTIES
PERSHINC WIRES

Washington July 23.-General
Pershing reports one hundred and
five army casualties, |of which
twenty four were killed in action
three died Of wounds, five from de
sease, five from accident and o.
ther causes, sixty seven severly
wounded and one missing in action
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
MARINES LOSE
q MORE MEN
(B1 UNITED PRESSl

Washington July 23.-Twenty
three marine casualties are report
ed today, Of which four were kill
ed in action, three died Of wounds
fifteen severely wounded and one
missing in action.
Garrison H. Price, Of Hilton,
Va, was wounded in action.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
TYPHOID BROKEN
OUT in BERLIN
by United Pressl

Amsterdam July pa serio-
us outbreak Of typhoid fever has
occurred in Berlin, according to
advices received here. It is believ
ed this epidemic has been caused
by poisoned milk.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
HUNS BEING TRAPPED BETWEEN
SOISSONS AND RHEIMS FRONT
ENEMY LOSES
FIVE AIRPLANES
0
(By United fress)

London July pa destruction
Of five enemy aeroplanes and the
loss Of many British machines on
July 21, is the report just issued
by the British air minister.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
R0OSEVELTW0N'T
CONSIDER OFFICE

lOyster Bay, July 23.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt is too deeply inter
ested in the war to be candidate
for Governor Of New York, is his
message to Attorney General Lew
is in replying to Lewis S offer OF
withdrawal from the race it the
colonel will run.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
Enemy WITHDRAW
ING THEIR BIG GUNS
IMPORTANT MADE ON soIssoNs FRONT
MAKES POSITION OF CROWN PRINCES TROOPS
HAZARDOUS IN l1ARNE POCKET
HlIRIS DIVISIONS IN TO RELIEVE STRESS
;by United press)
ENEMY FIGHTING FOR RELEASE

Paris, July 23.-10:15 a. M
Oulchv lie Chateau, the dominating
noint IN the line from Chateau
Thierry and scissors was report
ed /captured by the allies this
morning.
Additional important gains were
reported made in the scissors re
eion. General Mangin is tight
ening his grip at Mont de Paris,
which commands the City Of Sol
ssons.
The Germans are fighting des
perately to prevent the allies
trapping them in the Rheims-Soi
ssons pocket. The best proof OF
their plight is found in that they
are hurting divisions into the fight
which have been borrowed from
neighboring armies in an effort
to ease off Foch s grip.
FRENCH ADVANCE THREE MILES
Paris, July PIP noon-Only
artillery fighting is reported on
the whole offensive front last
night. the French war office an
nounces.
French troops advanced over
a three mile front north Of Mont
didier in the Picardy sector cap
turing three villages and three
hundred prisoners.
AMERICANS CAPTURE BUzANcY
London July 23.-1: :16 p. NJ
American troops reported the cap
ture Of Buzency, four miles souti
Of Soissons & east Of the Scissor
Chateau Thierry highway.
The French are simultaneOusl.
to have taken Oulchy le Chatea1
The reports are unofficial.
GERMANS MOVE BIG GUNS
London July 23.-1 80 p. M
Germany's artillery, in the So
SSons region, has been comparativ
Iy inactive, indicating a withdraw
al Of guns Of large calibre, auti
orlatlve inform nation stated.
AMERICANS TAKE JAULGONNE
London July 23.-2 Is p. M
Americans have captured Jaulgol
ne, on the north bank Of the Ma,
ne, and are continuing their az
vance, is learned authoritativel..
The American forces took thre
hundred prisoners.
A German counter attack ;
Nandiers, ten miles east of Jau
gonne, was repulsed.
The French hold the entire Ma
he bend at Chassins Preloup.
Paris July 23.-4 80 p. m-
Allied aviators have set fire
Entradenois and Fismos at tt
point Of the enemy concentrate
within the Soissons-Rheims sa
tent. Over thirty two thousar
pounds Of bombs were dropped {
the two cities.
Allies are progressing at sever
y points along the front, and IL
GERMAN continue to withdraw t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23

wards Vesle.
Operations north of Montdidler
this morning are regarded as an ef
fort to improve the French posi-
tions in that region.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-23
OUR RALEIGH LETTER

Bearing the president Of the
n. c.. Press Association Stanford
Martin) and other more or less
distinguished quill orators, the
special train is leaving here today
for the annual meeting Of news
paper men.
Mr.. Martin says he has inforHla-
ton that the attendance will be
larger than in years-and this IN
spite Of the fact that the boys
this time have to put up the cash
for their transportation instead Of
paying in advertising or other
wise as in the wears ago, before
Marse Mae, ''tuk over the rail
roads. We are still being asked
to give much free space in our pa
pers to the government s adver-
tising, but no more "reciprocity
in Uncle Sam s part. Uh-hu.
Summer School Closes
The State A and E. College
| Summer School closed today after
one Of the most successful terms
in its history and one of the most
largely attended. And this is i1n-
portant, for the State never need
| ed more competent teachers than
it does today.
Third District Congressman
There is considerable interest
vet in Abernethy s contest for the
primary nomination for Congress
in the third district, and it is not
improbable that his court proceed
ings may break out in new place
soon. Dortch was here a few
| days ago, but he is not talking.
The Washington times., 1918-07-30
BYRON -
Enlisted at sixteen

nnD8NGo NJ SAANGCA1
Private Byron Howard Berkeley en-
Ezted with the marines when he was
sixteen years old. He enlisted On
May II. 1917. He was sent TO Paris
Island for four months and later went
to Quantico, where he remained in
training until last January, when he
went across to France. Private Berke-
ley was born In Washington on Deco
ration Day. He was wounded in the
battle of Chateau Thierry woods, in
June.
Another son of Mr.. and Mrs. Berk-
eley is also on the other side, but
thus far he has fortunately escaped
being wounded. His name is Ken
meth, and he enlisted last year in
the signal corps. He was nineteen
years old at the time.
'The boys are fighting on the an
cestral soil of their forefathers," the
proud parents told a representative Of
the Times. "They are our only child
rem and may the Almighty protect
them"
OF French Ancestry.
Early In the eighteenth century
Jean Pierre Siossat. great-great-
grandfather of the two fighting sons
of Mr.. and Mrs. Berkeley, came to
America from France and located in
Washington.
Both sons were educated in Wash
ington educational institutions. They
attended Hubbard and Ross schools
together during the years Of their
preparatory education. Then Byron
went to Washington high school,
while Kenneth attended business
high. They both enlisted In military
service on the same day.
The Washington times., 1918-07-30
July Clearance e-Values Extraordinary

That Regularly Retail at $6.75 and Up a.
High a. $3.50, Go on Sale Tomorrow at
The Washington times., 1918-07-30
DOUBLE FUNERAL FOR
BROTHER AND SISTER

Double funeral services for Daniel
E. baltimore, an old resident Of this
city, who witnessed the shooting of
President Lincoln in Ford's Theater,
and Mary A. baltimore, his sister,
who died seventeen hours after her
brother. were held today from the
residence, 3s17 Fifth street north
west.
Mr.. baltimore, seventy-two years
old, was one OF the oldest employees
OF the surgeon generals office, hav-
ing been employed there for forty
seven years. He distinctly remember
ed the scenes which followed the
fatal shot fired at President Lincoln.
He was in the audience.
Miss baltimore, who came to
Washington forty-seven years ago
with her brother, and was still liv-
ing with him at the time of his
death, expired seventeen hours later.
She was seventy-seven years old She
had been i'll for several days before
her brother died, and this together
with the shock after hearing of his
death, are said by members of the
family to be the reasons for her
sudden death.
The Washington times., 1918-07-30
Wonen's Silk Hose
$1.39

Qualities Ordinarily $1-50 to 81
Women's Pure Silk Hose, In
white with black silk clocks, and
a limited assortment OF colors;
slightly imperfect. Also full-fash-
ioned Hose Of pure silk, IN plain
gray, brown, champagne, suede
and navy blue. All perfect quail
tiles.
soc Li.Ie Hose, SOW m ms
Fashioned and Seamless Lisle and
Cotton Hose, in black, white, gray,
bronze and brown An perfect
qualities.
PaIaIs Royal-street Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-07-30
DEPT.
GIVEN S5,OOO,OOO
TO HELP FARMERS

Five million dollars have been
placed at the disposal Of the Depart
ment of Agriculture to be used in
tiding over the farmers in certain sec
tions Of the West who have lost two
successive crops from drought and
winter killing.
It is planned to lend from $500 to
$500 to a farmer. The money will be
used principally in aiding the farmers
in putting in a fall wheat crop.
The Washington times., 1918-07-30
A Number of Pieces of Famous Old Hickory
Porch Furniture in Sale at Nearly Half Price

81 Porch Rocker, $2.40-of
old hickory, with spindle back,
double woven seat and made very
strong.
$500 Arm Chair, $3.00-with
extra high back; of old hickory;
has double woven seat; back 80
inches high.
The Washington times., 1918-07-30
FIRST BALE oE COTTON.

SAVANNAH, Ca, July 3o.-The first
bale Of cotton for the season sold at
the cotton exchange for 40 cents a
pound It was grown at Sanford, Fla
The bale will be sent to New York
and sold for charity.
The Washington times., 1918-07-30
Children's Dresses
$1.9S, $2.9S, $3.9S

That Were s2.ss, sass and IS
Charming White Dresses for
girls 6 to IA years Of age; made Of
India linen or victoria lawn; neatly
trimmed with lace or embroidery;
some have lace and tuck trimmed
skirts.
PaIsis RoyaI-rhard FIoor.
The Washington times., 1918-07-30

Eat potatoes instead of bread. Po-
tatOeE are cheaper than bread and
Just ~ neurishinE.
The Washington times., 1918-07-30
CAPITAL SOLDIER
PLAYS BRAVEPART
FIGHTING INFRANCE

Wounded twice in action and now
convalescing in a hospital some
where" in France, Private Byron
Howard Berkeley, eighteen years old,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Berke-
ley, 1884 Jefferson street northwest
tells his parents in a letter received
by them today that he is "'living like
q king" The letter follows:
Il am feeling fine. I am living
like a king, real American nurses
to help you with your difficulties.
We were advancing on the Huns and
drove them back when our company
was given orders to take a machine
gun in position. Well, we took it
all right after the second attack.
The first attack the gunner saw me
and opened up on me, this made me
duck behind a clod of dirt 1 watch
ed my chance and shot him with my
revolver, the other gunner turned
his gun on me and cut my belt off.
He stopped and threw a hand gren-
ade at me, this failed to get me so
he opened up again, this time nick
ing me in the side. Hardy was hit
too. How is everything at home,
same as usual? Well don't worry
about me because I will be all right
in a couple of days and after them
again Well, will write when l
get another chance.
~Your loving son.
The Washington times., 1918-07-30

SILKS!
At Prices That Are Lower Than
Same Qualities Can be Purchased
For Later On.
Making this a rare opportunity
from an economical standpO at.
Supply your immediate and even
future wants now.
35-mch Chiffon Dress
Taffeta, $1.59
These are pure dye supple. strong
and durable. A very comprehensive
assortment OF colors' to select from.
40-inch Crepe de Chine, $1.S5
A splendid quality cloth shown in
all the charming evening shadesi
36-mch Satin Majestic, $2.19
A heavy quality satin that will
stand hard wear; exceptional value
40-inch Satin Crepe Meteor,
$2.69
One of the most wanted silks of
the hour, shown in IL practical
shades.
40-mch Baronette Satin, $3.50
One Of the leading fabrics for
separate skirts shown in colors;
also white and black.
Palafs ROyaI-Second Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-07-30

$500 Arm Chair, $3.60-of
old hickory, with double woven
back and seat; strongly made,
back % inches high.
$5.25 Arm Rocker, $3.15-
Andrew Jackson style; Of old
hickory, with double woven seat
and back. Strongly made.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-18

THESE booklets were turned out from the
1 Job Printing department of the Evening
Telegram, much care being given each, and
with large outlay of money. special
photographer made the illustrations, and the
compiler was careful in his writeups to state
conditions just as they are-which is good
enough.
Send One to 1.-The Folks
Back Home"
Price, Fifteen Cents
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-10

FOR SALE-Three o. 1. G..
gifts. Myron P. Carter, Perrys-
burg, o. 47a*
On Wednesday, January 10th,
Miss Irene Clay will return to
Oberlin to resume Rer college work.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Lecklider
and family were the guests New
Years of Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. West
horn.
Donald A. Finkbeiner and Ger
aid w. O'Boyle, of Perrysburg,
have been selected from the 329th
Infantry at Camp Sherman for
the Officers Training School
which opens Jan. 5.
Mrs. w. Powers and two chill
dren have returned to Oberlin, o.,
after holiday visit at the D..
Lampman home.
Mr.. Chas. Drops and Mr.. Ray
mond Drops, from Berkey, O.,
were the weekend guects of their
sister, Mrs. Frank Eckel, Jr.
Mrs. Frank Shinew Of Por-
tage was the guest of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Byrne last
Thursday.
Students who have been home
from the various colleges spending
the Holiday vacation at their
homes returned this week to their
schools to resume work. Miss
Gertrude Roose returned Monday
to Columbia, N. Y. and Miss
Marian Roose left Tuesday for
Wellesley, Mass. The students who
returned to Ohio State University
were Miss Clara Spilker, Mr.. Paul
Pheley, Mr.. Donald Pheley, Mr.
Harley Ward and Mr.. Raymond
Spilker. Miss Mildred Williams
Miss Josephine Davis and Miss
Irene Clay have gone back tc
Oberlin and Miss Mary Clay re
turned Sunday to resume her stud
les at Michigan State Norma
College. Mr.. Carleton Finkbeinel
and Mr.. Herbert Roether returned
to Ann Arbor, Mich, and Mr.
Clarence Hufford to Western Re
serve Medical School.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-10

Mrs. J. C. Christman, formerly
Miss Fern Kazmaier, left Monday
to continue her work at Ohio State
University, Columbus, o.
MIR. and Mrs. John Shoemaker
and Mrs. E. Trombla, were dinner
guests, New Years of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Bayer.
The members of her Five Hun
dred Club were Mrs. John Haye s
guests, Tuesday afternoon, at her
home on Front street.
Corporal Everett Herman, of
Camp Sherman, Chilicothe, was
home for a few days visit with his
mother, Mrs. Frank Herman.
Mrs. Geo. Moser and Mrs. D.
Whithead will be hostesses to the
Dorcas Society, Wednesday, Janu-
airy the Sixteenth at the home of
Mrs. Moser on Second street.
Mrs. Roy Reddick and son
Kenneth of New Britton, Conn, on
their homeward journey from
Australia, visited with Mrs. Rs
father, Mr.. James Frusher and
were also guests at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. q. j. Spilker or
Wednesday last.
| Miss Ola Hartshorn left Sun
day for Bloomingdale, Mich, to
resume her work as Principal il
the public schools. She spent
part of her va alton with hel
brother, Mr.. Lee Hartshorn, al
Camp Pike, Ark. Her aunt, Miss
Ada Escott, who accompanied her
will remain at Camp Pike fol
another week s stay.
Mrs. Edith Maddy and Mrs
j. f. Brandhuber entertained g
small dinner company, Saturday
evening, at the home of Mrs
Brandhuber, for Mrs. Will Powers
of Oberlin, O., who with her two
children has been spending thu
holidays at the home of her father
Mr.. d. Lampman.-
Don't use harsh physics. The re
action weakens the bowels, leads t.
chronic constipation. Get Doan's Reg
ulets. They operate easily. 30c at al
stores.