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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-31
No u. S. Grenades
Used In World War
Congressman johnson, Home From
France, Points to Defcctsl in
Administrative Work.

Administrative WORK.
Aberdeen, s. D., Dec. 31-Congress-
nan Royal G. Johnson, who recently
returned from France, where he serv-
until severely wounded in battle. has
made several informal addresses here.
including one to members Of the Com
mercial club and one to the students
at the Northern Normal and Indus
trial school. He is scheduled for q
talk before the Rotary club. when the
members will tender him a banquet.
The problem Of caring for the re-
turned soldiers Is not n of chimeric-
al plans by Utopianr dreamers," he
told the Commercial club. why not
let this task rest until the men get
back and a have a voice in direct
ing the matter: until they can decide
what they want?"
Mr.. Johnson asserted that the SOL
diers would return home cleaner
morally and stronger physically than
beyond the experience they had ac-
CURED and the physical training Civ
en- them they would be much the same
men as when they went over: that q
man who makes a good soldier in wal
would be successful in peace times,
while a poor soldier is apt to prove q
failure in civilian life.
The congressman pointed put some
serious defects in American admins
trative work. mentioning as an in
stance, that although millions Of dol
lars worth Of American grenades were
manufactured and shipped to France
none was ever used, They were worth
less and a fatal defect in their manu-
facture was that no mean was de-
vised for drawing the fuses. They will
have to be dumped in the ocean.
Concerning a%irplanes. Representa-
tive johnson said: You folks over
here have been told there were Amer
lean planes ove there. So there were
bombing planes. But for every
bombing plans there must be dye
scout planes. The Germans had
control Of the air at all times on the
American front"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-31
Killed Husband In
Self Defense, Is Plea

Towner, N. D., Dec. 31.-Ihat she
killed her husband in self defense is
the plea of Mrs. Frank Oberdear, ar
rested after she had slain him in a
quarrel in their home near Towner.
According to the story told to the
officials by the woman her husband
was in q belligerent mood and made
threats against her. She took refuge
in an upstairs room of the residence,
and he followed her within a few
minutes. Armed with the shotgun,
h confronted him with an order to
advance no farther. He paid no at
tention to her, continuing in a threat
ening attitude, when she shot him.
The charge hit him in the face, tear
ing away part of the Jaw. He stag
gered downstairs and into a bedroom,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-31
Sister "Doctored" Baby;
! Infant Is Now Dead

Abe-crombic, N. D.. Dec. 31.-One
of the saddest tragedies hat has oc-
Cured in this district was the death
of the five months old child of DR..
and Mrs. H. c. Cooper of Aber-
cronbie.
The child was poisoned by her
three-year-old sister. playing "doc-
tor" the elder child pouring a guam
lity of wood alcohol on the baby's face
and down its tn 'oat. Death occurred
within a few hours
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-31
Northwestern Neus
MONTANA GIRL TO
ACT AS "CENTRAL"
AT PEACE MEETING

Helena, Mont, Dec. 31.-When the
peace conference opens and President
Wilson or. David Lloyd George or
Clemenceau wants to call
somebody about something on the
house telephone in the palace OF YER
sailles, he-or they--will have to be
polite to a girl from Helena, Mont,
U. S. A. For the head central at the
Versailles palace will be Miss Merle
Egan of this city. Miss Egan volun-
teered early as an expert. She was a
telephone girl here. Her knowledge
of French stood her in good stead and
she has been for several weeks in the
central headquarters in Paris, attend
ing to the calls of the peace confer
ence. Word now that shelhas
beer appointed chief operator at Yer
.iallleS during the meeting there.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-31
Ten Members OF Family
Have Flu AT Same Time

jamestown, N. D., Dec, 31.-Ten
members Of the John Skroch family
were sick with influenza at the same
time, five members of the family hav-
ing pneumonia, not a single death &C.
curing.
The Skroch family resides near
Wimbledon, and for several days the
situation was extremely critical.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-31
BIG LAND DEAL,

Mandan. N. D.. Dec. 31.-A big land
deal was concluded here when Adam
Fleck purchased from VIM. Flindt of
Harlan, Iowa, nine quarter sections
near Custer Flats, this county. The
purchase price was $4,000, an aver
age of about $50 an acre.
The land is partly tillable and
partly grazing.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-31
Fargo Pastor Loses
Brother In Great War

Fargo. N. D.. Dec. 31.-Lieut. Har-
old Hobbs of Mapkato, Mimi, has
been killed in action, according to
word received by his brother, Rev. r.
w. Hobbs, pastor of the First Baptist
church of Fargo.
Lieutenant Hobbs met death Sep
TENDER 20, and the parents had to
wait three months before they re-
ceived any information. He was the
son Of Rev. and Mrs. c. A. Hobbs of
Mankato, and DR.. G. A.. Hobbs, Jr.,
Of MINNEAPOLIS, is a brother.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-31
FAMILY ALMOST
"ASPHYXIATED BY
GAS FROM COAL

Winona, Mimi, Dec. 31.-One
member of a family is dead and three
others seriously i'll as a result of
breathing fumes of coal gas yester-
day in their home at Arcadia, Wis.
near here. where the four persons
were. confined because. of illness due
rival Of ANAL man, it is said, pre-
vented a q%uadruple tragedy. Clinton
Heath, aged IL is dead, while his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Channcey Heath
and brother Gerald are seriously i'll.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-31

brains to make a fair guess as to who
the southern spokesman are, but
could not hit on anybody.
1T is believed by leading Democrats
that President Wilson will sound out
General Pershing while he is in
France, and. if he is a Democrat,
quietly let it be known when he comes
ba
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-31
MAN DIES.

Balfour. N. D., Dec. BE. w.
Meinhardt of Balfour, formerly OF
Duluth, Mimi, where he was a mem
Der of the Duluth Boat club, and a
graduate of Cornell, died at his home
here Of heart disease after a brief ILL
ness. The body was shipped to Du-
luth for burial.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-31

enza. Mr.. Coughlin M family went
to Chicago three weeks ago to spend
the winter.
Mr.. .Coughlin resided in Minot
about two years, coming from Medi-
cine Hat, Canada. where he had been
in business for several years.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-31
COLD IN

Helena, Mont. Dec. 3O.-Most Of
Montana saw zero weather last night
and tonight promised to be colder.
Storm warnings to stockmen of a pos
sible severe drop in temperature have
been issued.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-31

secretary II Navy Daniels and Admiral Henry I. Mayo, commander of
m;a admiral Henry 7: Mayo, commander of the U: s battle squadron
Wnlch returned from overseas duty recently has nothing but praise for the
onncers n nnn of the fleet. The ships which Mayo led home co-operated
with tn British grand fleet in keeping the German navy bottled u p and in
pa a1ronng tn NJ coasts in in tn war zone. After the great naval review which
Mayo aboard the ,MaYhower, President Wilson'S yacht. and thanked the
in tn var
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-31
MNOT MAN DIES

Minot, N. d., Dec. SIG. J.
Coughlin. president of the National
Land and Adjustment company of
Minot. died, in a Chicago hospital aft
err only five days illness with influ-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Musical Show Hit at Auditorium


 With the s. R. o. sign out yesterday, both afternoon and evening. Tommy Levene and his musical comedy con- pany, delighted all those who were fortunate in securing admission Their offering, A Sailors Life, is cnock full of hearty laughs, put over in a capa- ble manner by the comedians, Tommy Levene and Frank Murray. both of who are excellent gloom killers. One Of the classiest choruses that ever came to the Auditorium is with the show Many new songs are offered, each be- ing effectively staged Mothers of France, sung by Miss Clifford and company scored big. There's a Rose in No Mans Land. sung by George Brown, took three encores last even ing. The Hookum comedy quartette was a knockout
 The Seal of Silence, the Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Feature. which Will be the attraction in the Auditorium the atre today only is the story of the en- inent surgeon and student of heredity who propounds the theory that iD some manner the child reveals the parent, but who fails to recognize his own son and uniustly convicts the WO- man he loves, the keeper Of the secret his wife and the mother of the child had carried 10 her grave. Earle Will Hams has the featured role. with Grace Darmond playing opposite him. The suppOrtin" cast is made uD of Kate Price. Co'S1 Kenny, Martin Best, and Miss kirkh1m The' author is Filliam Addison Lothrop, and the picture is directed by Tom Mills Lat est Current Events completed the bill
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26
Davis Theatre.

There will be a complete change cf programme at the Davis today and the bill is comprised or three big jimc Keith acts. Paramount feature pie lures and a Mack comedy. The big attraction is Ed. Howard and Company in the comedy dramatic sketch, 4 Real Pal. This is a delisht- tul Offering and is sure to make d biz hit They carry all their own special scenery and effects. Jack Dempsey, The Dancing Tramp, comes next and he is a wonder with his comedy and shaking his feet. Mack and Eelmar are the third act and they present an entertaining comedy s.tit entitled Marriage a La Carte. All three acts are top notchers and you will want to see them.
 Do you recall Bryant Washburr Of Skinner faue7 Of course you do. He is unfOrs 5tCble. Well, you will see him in h.5 first Paramount pic tIre, The Gypsy Trail today on this hill This is one of the most delight ful comedies that has been presented here in many moons. The roie sup piled for Mir. Washburn is thoroughly human and sympathetic. X good cast supports the star Wanda Hawley be- ing his leadinS woman. Waiter Ed wards directed. He did Wallace Rcid's rev picture, The Man From Funeral Range so we already habe a taste Of his quality"
 To complete the show there is q funny Sennett comedy. Whose Little Wife, a two-reel picture just for laughing purposes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26
Hearts of the World.

The supreme triumph of D. W. Grif- filth, to be preaented at the u>slorium next week inaugurates a new era in the realm Of the screen drama. Hera, with the great war as a background, Mir Griffi-h has filmed a simple little love story, old as the ages yet ever lew. Hearts of the Worll 17as proven fre latest sensation in the screen world. }'r Griffith reaqized that the -uilio which became enthusiastic over T7e Birth of a Nation and Intolerance w-y'd e-pect something big from him 'n taia latest picture and therefore
 stead of trying to outdo himself in staging gigantic battle scenes he used lie great war only as background for the filming of a sjmDla and attrac- rre story of tremendous human inter est.
 In taking the battle pictures fer Hearts of the World. MT. Griffith had 'he assistance and co-opera.ion Of the British war office. It is tne opinion c all who have seen Hearts of the World that Ayr. Griffith has outdona his own best achievements ard has es- i2hlished a new artistic record which it will take years and years for some one else to equal if indeed such a thing is possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO
 COLUMBIA MEN IN FRANCE

New York, Dec. 25.--A Christmas message was sent to all Columbia Uni versity men in France by Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Colum- bia- it was announced today.
 Those who have offered their lives are now called upon to offer their minds and souls" the meseage said in part. 'The sacrifices of war are over. but the sacrifices of peace are only now 10 begin. These are sacrifices that will behind us selhshness. greed and willingness to exploi, the souls and the bodies of other men. These are sacrifices that will turn our minds away from bigness, from numbers and from accumulations, to character to quality and to spiritual power. We should no longer think of large na- tions and small nations, but only of free nations, joyfully competing to- gether in service to mankind in revosa- tions of new and unsuspncted powers of helpfulness and progress"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26
Breed Theatre

Patrons of the Breed theatre had been warned in advance that they could expect an extraordinary screen production yesterday with the appear ance of the 1919 eXtrava ganza. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, but the production so far surpassed expecta- ton that expression of wonder and approval was constant in the house Never in any production have there been shown such lavish settings and wonderful scenes. The work of the players however. is the principal fea- ture. This feature vii Ibe the feature again today.
 Hale Hamilton. of the Get Rich Quick Wallingford fame is also seen il s5,0o0 an Hour a screen version of the famous story of the same name by George Randolph Chester.
 The Burton Holmes travel series completes the bill for today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

It is worth while noting as the world hops peacefully along that the German election will be held on groundhog day. Will Count Hohen- zollern see his shadow?
 Prior to the war the exportation of dyes and dyestuffs had never exceed ed about S5@0 0OO while imports Of dyestuffs prior to the war aggregated from $1O00O eco to $15,000, 00O per an- mum.
 For some time the United States has been the largest seller to Japan, and it's sales are increasing faster than those of any other country; the increase in American exports to this district alone having been about S46,- O00, 600 in 1917, compared with 1916.
 Great numbers Of Dutch workmen who were discharged by krupps are reported to have been re-engaged and to have returned to krupps. It is stated they are HOW busy construct ing railway material, especially trucks, and Tn preparing for extensive commercial campaign to be initiated after peace is signed.
 Sayo-b bean oil. which originates principally in Manchuria,a is almost entirely controlled by JaPanese The supply of beans last year was very large, and the amount of oil turned out was limited only by the capacity of mills. A number Of large new plants were stared both in Man churia and Japan and most of the al- ready established mills increased their capacity.
 Dyestuffs exported to Great Britain in the fiscal wear 1918 totaled over $2,500000, against $70,0O0 in the year before the war; to France S1.63OO00 worth, against $2,060 in the year pre- Japan, $3 233, O0O worth against noth- ing in 1914; to India S1,94S,00. against $93 worth in 1914, and to Brazil $1,- 222C10 worth, against sG5 in 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Shopping Wife-Isn't it sweet lit- tie hat. Jack? Guess what it cost?
 Motoring Husband-About one tire, I should say.-Sydney Bulletin.
 She says she's going to give sing ing lessons" ever pay her for em.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
 Judge-I understand that you pre- fer charges against this man? Grocer-No, sir. I prefer cash, and that's what I had him brought here for.-Pearsons Weekly.
 And was the widow so inconsol- able?"
 "oh, yes. Why, they had to hide her powder-pu to keep her from coping. Columbia State.
 Neighbor-T hear your son has dis tinguished himself at the front
 Mrs Murphy-Yis, me boy Pat al- ways was a brave one. Tn darlin' even started a row with me wanst.- Life.
 "Why did you buy that old door mat when your office furniture is bralld-neW?"
 T think a worn doormat outside is a good advertisement for a lawyer" Judge.
 The sire-You and your dog have upset everything in the house, and I'm going to whip you for it. The Son-Thats right. Take it out on me cause you know if you licked the dog he'd bite you.-Boston Globe.
 James proposed marriage to me | last night"
 And you accepted him?"
 No. I told him I wasn't competing with either the Army or the Navy in ! enlisting recruits Detroit Free ! Press.
 You have quit quoting poetry in l your speeches." i ''Yes," replied Senator Sorghum. q got tired of having people come around to congratulate me and tell me the poetry was the best part of i my speech. Washington Star.
 Whats the use of cussing so con- tinuously?"
 The darned auto won't go."
 "Well, you can't run it by lung i wer'-BrOoklyn Citizen Gain was the original Marine"
 Way"
 "He was the First to Fight. Rec ord.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26
TURKEY DINNERS IN
 K, OF c, HUTS IN FRANCE

Paris. Tuesday. Dec 24.--The pro- gramme of the Knights of Columbus for Christian day included The giving of turkey dinners at their various huts in France and in the occupied dis tricts of Germany for thousands of the members of the American expedi- tionary force. The Santa Claus of the occasion at several tuts is Will fam J. Mulligan, chcairman of the Knights of Columbus war work activi- ties committee.
 MT. Mulligan is the man who super vises the transition of the Knights of Columbus overseas from a war to- a peace basfz-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26
JEWISH MINISTERS IN
 SESSION IN NEW YORK

New York. Dec. 25.-Thc British governments plan to establish Q Jewish kameiand in Faiestine was en- dorsed by the Jewish Ministers As sociation Of America and Federation of Orthodox Congregation here to- day.
 Letters expressing friendly sympa- thy for the work of the rabbis were received fror1 Secretaries Baker, and Daniels, Supreme Court Justice Bran deis, United States Sera7or Hiram Johnson of California, Speaker Champ Clark. Judge Julian Mack of Chicago. and others. A resolution was adopt ed favoring an1algamation Wiht the Jewish rabbis' association.
 A communication received from Cardinal O'COnnell of Boston express ed his opinion that American rabbis could be influential in checking any spread of Bolshevism in this country.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26
FRENCH MISSION WAS
 WELCOMED TO CAUCASUS

Paris, Dec. 25.-(Hava.i.J - The French mission to the Caucasus re- ceived a hearty welcome oH it's arrival at Ekaterinodar and Novorosiiskoe, advices received from the Caucasus show. At the latter place, or the Black Sea, the officers of the allied fleet were feted. while tn government of Ekaterinodar gave s dinner at which toasts were drunk to the allied armies and to greater and re- generateN Russia
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26
FRENCH TO INCREASE
 THE ARMY IN ODESSA

Odessa, Friday, Dec. 2O.-By The A. P0-The volunteer army which is holding Odessa, under French com mand is to be increased by detach- ments from the Crirnia. The main force of the republican army, which is now ten miles from Odessa, is re ported today to have received rein forcements from Kiev, who came in an armored train.
 More than 200 persons were killed in the streets in battles here on De- cember IS, revised count shows One third of these were civilians. Several school children were wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26
POETRY o
TIE YANEEEs 0sf THE sfARNE.

4 According to Thos.s Atkins) Oh, the Engfisssr ands the Irisa.zand. the m, oNiin scottieS.to The Ca4pueks and NiiStreyeluns. and the , airy. French poilu, The oflX i,3 e thing t1at bothered us year
 before NC knew " as 'ow in ell the Yanl<s 'ud look,
 and Wot in ell they d. do. They .2dn,t '25 no trevnein', they didn't They ,a9n.t never marched it much,
 their shpotin' was the swine. An the only thing that bothered us
 that day in lawst July Was 'ow in ell the lined old if they
 should run aw'y. Them Ieggy. nosey new 'uns. just come We couldn't 'elp but wonder low in 'ell
 their guts'd be An the, only thing that bothered us in
 all our staggerin' ranks. Was WOt in ell 'ld 'apnen wen the
 'uns 'ad t the Yanks My word. it. 'appaned sudden wen the
 drive ,'ad first begun, We seed the Yarks a runnin', Cav
 Blimey. 'ow they run! But the only thing that bothered us
 that seed the chase begin Was 'ow in ell to stop lem fore they'd
 get into Berlin They didn't ave DO tactics but the
 bloody manuel They 'adn't learned no order but 'Ooray
 and give em ell But the onlv thing that bothered us
 about them leggy lads Was 'ow in 'all to get the show to feed
 their ''Karerads." So we're standin' all together in
 stiffish frfn' line. If anyone should .awsk you. you can
 say we're doin' fine, But the only thing that bothers us,
 and that don't bother much. Is low in 'ell to get the dirt to bury all
 the Dutch. Gaw's trewth. it's rotten fghtin' that
 all our troops as seen The 'un's dirty plyer. cause e 'as
 always heen; But the only thing that bothers Us in
 'andin' i'm our thanks Is low in 'ell we'd done it. if 1t wasn't
 for the Yanlls. Oh, the Fnelish and the Irish. and the
 'oWlin' Scntties too. The Canunts and Austreveluns, and inc 'iary French poilu The onlv thing that bothered us-don't bother any more It's why in 'ell We didn't know the Yankee boys beforel -Fmerson Hough
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26
What Is Going On lonighs

Motion Pictures at Auditorium The Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at Davis Theatre.
 Motion Pictures at Breed Theatre Women of Mooseheart Legion, NO. 1924 meets at Moose Home
 Palmyra Encampment No. 3. l. O. o. F.. meets in Odd Fellows Hall.
 Lafayette Council. No. POT, LU: st. J. of B. of A.. meets in Foresters' Hal.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26
FOR SALE

FOR sxI4E-O One Holstein COW four years old, Will give from 20 to 30 quarts of milk day. and q number of cows that will freshen soon. J w. F90te Phone 1251-12. dec4d
 TAR EAEE-Seas3nei hard wood all sizes, delivered to ar parts of the city Harry B. Ford. PhoGe E52. noV21d
 FOR SALE -Two-ton. Federal truck in fine condition. The Edward Chap peI Co. oct30d
 FARMS for sale Write for catalogue. F. I, Racine, Danielson Conn. seplSd
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE CONCERNING LOST BANK
 RO0Ez

Notice is. hereby given that passbook No. 254S3i issued by The Norwich Sav the State of Connecticut. to Cornelius Crowley, has been lost. and that the undersigned. the Administrator of the estate of said Cornelius Crowley, now deceaSed. has made application to satG The Norwich Savings Society for nav ment due under said passbook. or the issuance of duplicate passbook.
 This notice is given in compliance with Chapter 139 of the Public Acts Of 1907
 Dated at Hartford Conn, this 1Stt day of December 1918.
 JOHN J. DIVER, Administrator of the Estate of Cor.
 nelius Crowley.
 2 State Street Hartford, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26
LOST AND FOUND

L0sT-$20 bill. between Rivard's s store and the Catholic church in Taft vile. on Christmas day. Finder please leave at WeEer's store and receive re- ward. deC26d
 L0$T-Tuesday afternoon. at the counter in Boston Store Postoffce. two rings in envelope. Will the party who picked them ID by mistake return b this office and receive reward? dec25d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26

East Hampton Because of the in- fuenZa epidemic in town the public library will be closed until further notice.,--
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-26

TO RENT-A three-room tenement, rent $7 Inquire 39 Spruce St. nova0d : TO BEET-Large furnished room, first floor. 176 Broadway Phone 372-5.
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