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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Neenah-An organization of master
builders is to- be oragnized here and
become affiliated with the state body,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

La Crosse = La Crosse county ex-
emption boards were notified that the
city and country district would be re-
quired to furnish sixty-nine men as
the April quota for Camp Grant. The
city will provide thirty-eight Of the
recruits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Sheboygan-FredZ enk, IS years old,
of tho machine gun battalion Of the
Rainbow division, was severely wound
ed in action on March %, according to
a telegram received by Frederick
Zenk, his father.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
OUR DEFENSE

In the spring we may be attacked at
any moment Toxic poisons pile up
within US after a hard winter, and we
feel rundown" tired out, blue and
discouraged. This is the time to put
our house in order-cleanse the system
and put fresh blood into our arteries.
You can obtain an Alternative extract
from Blood root, Golden Seal, Stone
and Queens root, Cherry bark, rolled
into a sugar-coated tablet and sold by
most druggists, in sixty cent Walls, as
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
This blood tonic, in tablet or liquid
form, is just what you need for Spring
Fever" for that lack of ambition. It
will fill you full of vim, vigOr and vi
tality.
Chilliness, when other people feel warm
enough, is sign of biliousness, or of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Madison-Two calls for )selectmen
to be sent to camp were received at
the executive offices here. Call 140 is
for 1859 men to leave for Camp Gus
ter on April, &c. These men will go
from the Eastern district of Wisconsin
Call LA is for 2,477 men from the
Western district of the state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Portage e. L. Philip and
State School Supt. c. P. Cary were
here in attendance at the dedication
of the lew high school building, which
was erected at cost of $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Oshkosh William Hicks, son of for"
mer Attorney General E. R. Hicks,
has gone to Urbana, ILL.,, where he has
been ordered for instruction in techni-
cal work in connection with prospec-
tive service in the aviation section of
the signal corps. He is below che
draft age.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Sheboygan- This city now has six
companies in the service of Uncle
Sam. The fourth contingent of select
men left to fill the quota of the first
call. Besides the four contingents Of
the national army. Sheboygan has two
companies of volunteers, Co. G, One
Hundred Twenty-seVenth infantry,
France, and Headquarters Co., One
Hundred Twentieth Field Artillery,
France.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Sheboygan - Six steamers of the
Reiss fleet will be equipped with
complete wireless apparatus when
they leave their winter quarters at
Ssanitowoc, Lorrain, Cleveland and
other ports on the Great Lakes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Oshkosh = The Oshkosh branch of
the Wisconsin Loyalty legion is con-
Quoting an intensive campaign by
means Of a house to house canvass
in each of the thirteen wards to en-
large the membership of the local
branch and to put every man. woman
and child on record as to his or her
patriotic attitude.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Wausau - Ernest Weber of James
vile, who claims to be a Lutheran min
lister, is held here for the United
States marshal, charged with not hav-
ing registered as an enemy alien.
Weber admits not registering and said
he thought it was not necessary as he
was born in Alsace before it became a
German province.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Bangor-State Railroad Commission
er Atwood heard evidence as to the
danger alleged to exist at the Dutch
Creek crossing where more than a
score of persons have met death dur.
ing the last few years. Speeding rail
road trains have caused most of the
accidents. 1t is proposed to build a
viaduct at that point.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Berlin-Mayor Hitchcock has sue
ceeded in getting the common council
to pass an ordinance providing fine
as heavy as $50 for "disloyalty."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Madison - Madison dairyn1en have
reduced the price of milk from II to
10 cents q quart. Ice prices have
jumped 25 cents 1000 pounds to the
retail consumer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Manitowoc- Miss Bess Rita Sterna
of Kellnersville, who has assumed her
duties as clerk of the municipal court
here, is the first woman to have been
appointed to the position since the
establishment of the court in 1895.
She succeeds Arnold Raether, now il
the national army.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

La Crosse-M. j. Clesry, insurance
commissioner Of Wisconsin, delivered
a patriotic address heYe when fifty
candidates were initiated into the local
lodge of the Knights of Columbus.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Superior - A candidate to succeed
Congressman Lenroot will be chosen
at a conference ofthe Eleventh dis
trict county Republican representa-
tiyes this summer if plans made tenta-
lively here are put through.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Milwaukee = The woman suffrage
leaders in the state will send out let
tiers to all candidates who enter the
field for legislative nominations in the
woman suffrage question.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
LIEUT.. Mcleod WILL
SPEAK HERE FRIDAY
MORNING

The Chamber of Commerce has
planned wonderful gathering in
Fitzgerald Friday morning at 10
o'clock, at which time Lieutenant Nc
Leod, who is just back from the battle
front in France will tell of the actual
conditions and scenes in France at
this time. Every man, woman and
child of Fitzgerald and Ben Hill coun-
ty is invited to be on hand The Of
tlcer will speak from an automobile in
front of the Chamber of Commerce
building (the old Ben Hill National
Bank building.)
At the close of his address land
probably before he fnishes) the round
the state automobiles tourists will ar
rive and become part of the crowd.
Speeches will be made boosting good
roads and urging the people to stand
by the government in all its activities
in connection with the war.
The Georgia State Automobile
tour has buglers along with the tour
and also picture men to take pictures
of the crowd which will be shown all
over Georgia.
The public is urged to attend this
great rally in Fitzgerald Friday. No
collection of any kind will b. taken
up at the gathering and all those who
attend are assured of a wonderful
and entertaining time.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
Sherman Lester in
Hospital in France

Sherman Lester, former Fitzger-
aid boy, writes, or rather his nurse
wrote for him, to his mother, Mrs.
J. w. Lester, of Brunswick, that he
is wounded and convalescing in a hos
pital on the front line, somewhere in
France, and that he will soon be able
to be removed to base hospital for
complete recovery.
joining General Pershing's Expedi-
tionary force in France last June. The
letter follows:
April IL, 1918
Somewhere in France"
Dear Mother:
Il am in the hospital but you need
not worry one bit about me. l am
getting along nicely now, my appe-
tite is getting as fast as l am
l am wounded, but will be o. K.
again. | have fine doctor looking
after me and American nurses. The
boys here in the ward are full of
fun and we have a good time to-
pether. Soon I'll be up and around,
a)le to go to the movies. Pm pref
: thin now, but quite bit fatter than
J was two weeks ago. Perhaps in
overall weeks I shall be able to go
20 base hospital This is an evacua-
ION hospital and much nearer the
ines than the base hospitals are. This
IS what l ate for supper tonight:
creamed salmon, one meat ball, two
slices of bread and jam, some peas
and bowl of milk. So you see how
famously I'm getting along. Love
to all and don't worry.
By 0. Olsen, SHERMAN.
(His nurse.)
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
$500 IS RAISED AT
BAPTIST CHURCH

Last Friday night at the Baptist
church here, DR.. Ray Palmer, of At
lanta. Evangelist for the Southern
Baptist Convention, who has been
conducting successful Revival Serv-
ices for some two weeks, took for his
subject, The Golden Age" and fea-
tured the Red Cross War Fund drive,
inviting the Executive Committee to
occupy the rostrum with him.
In the beginning, he requested Mr..
J. +. Turner, Chairman of the Drive,
to outline the Campaign plans and its
purposes, and then he, followed Mr..
Turner's remarks with a merciless
indictment of the Kaiser and the Ger
man people as whole.
DR.. Palmer predicted victory and
better world to live in after the war,
urging loyalty and money support and
prayers for the cause of the Red
Cross.
At his conclusion, he requested that
a collection be taken for the War
Fund Drive, and requested Mr.. Tur-
ner to take this collection. Never
have we seen people SO freely and
joyously respond. The sum of 1901 .21
was raised in ten minutes, although
the opening of the campaign is vet
week ahead. $1,000 is the quota for
Ben Hill county, and this amount will
be exceeded freely and cheerfully.
From the rostrum the following
young ladies, attired appropriately in
Red Cross insignia, sang beautifully
patriotic song and were decorated
with the honor of being appointed by
the Chairman of the War Fund Drive
as members of the Mobilization Com
mittee of One Hundred
Dorothy Thurmond. Margaret Wise.
jeanette Farmer, Kathleen Smith,
Miriam Ricketson, Addie Davenport,
Louise Jones.
War Council provides that not over
Is per cent of amount collected from
wal. fund drive May 10th to 9th. goes
to local chapter. Exact percentage
to be determined at National head
quaterS.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
Closing Exercises of
Fitzgerald Schools

The closing exercises of the public
schools will begin next Sunday morn
ing. At that time Rev. Walter Hen
bricks, pastor of the Primitive Baptist
church, of Graymont, will preach the
commencement sermon at the First
Baptist church at II o'clock.
On Thursday afternoon at S o'clock,
May 23rd, on the campus at the High
School a Class day program will be
given by the graduating class
Commencement exercises will be held
at the Courthouse Friday evening,
May oath, at 8 o'clock. At that time
representatives of the graduating class
will appear on the program. Medals
will be presented and diplomas grant
ed those who have completed the
courses. Mr.. D. B. Brantley, of Black
shear, will deliver the commencement
address.
All are cordially invited to be pres
ent at each of these exercises.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
]. L. JESSUP AND III. COBB
KILLED IN AUTO SMASH

Macon, Ga, May Isl. L. Jesup,
Macon's food administrator, and !. !.
Cobb, his business partner in the in
surance, real estate and loan business
at No. All Broadway, were fatally in
jured at 7:20 o'clock last night when a
Ford car in which they were riding
and Central of Georgia passenger
train ran togethe rat the Telfair street
crossing.
Both men were taken to the Will
iiams Sanatorium, where at J. O'Clock
Mr.: Cobb died. Mr.. Jessup died at
ll:15 p. m.
Mr.. Jesup's injuries were about the
head and the spine. He was uncol-
scious when taken to the sanatoriuri
and died, not regaining consciousness.
A close examination of Mr.. Cobb S
body showed that he had several frac-
tured ribs and his right leg Just be-
low,the knee was broken. He was able
to talk at $50 o'clock and recognized
his wife who was at his bedside. His
first words were an inquiry as to the
safety of Mr.. Jessup. He also ex-
pressed concern for the negro bow
who was with them in the car.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
A|ROPLANE MAIL SER
VICE |NAUGURATED

(By international News Service.)
Washington, May l5.-Under the
eyes or President Wilson and a large
crowd of officials Washington's first
aeroplane mail service was inaugu-
rated this morning.
Amid cheers from thousands Lieut.
George Boyle left this forenoon at
N;57 for New York, carrying United
States mail He is expected to ar
rive in New York at P. NJ, expect
ing to make hundred miles an hour.
New, May l5.-Lieut Webb, of the
aviation section of the Signal Corps,
left Belmont Park at 80 this morn
ing for Washington with the first
consignment of mail for the capital
to be delivered in an aeroplane.
He is expected to reach Washing
ton at 2:30 p. M.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
AUTO 7 TOURISTS
WILL Be HERE
FRIDAY MORNING

The Round the State motorcade
which left Atlanta Monday morning
Tor q tour through South Georgia, IS
scheduled to arrive in FITZGERALD
at lO:4o Friday morning and will be
gwen reception and light luncheon
at the Chamber of Commerce, for
which special committee has been
appointed. A movr1g picture artist
IS with the party, and he will take
picture of the crowd during their stay
in the city
Among the members of the party
are Spang, the cartoonist of the At
lanta Georgian; Dudley Glass, the ia
nous correspondent; Frank Reynolds,
the good roads booster of Atlanta
and Macon; Hon. Walter P. Andrews
and others. About ten cars will reach
Fitzgerald, the rest of the party 60
ing via Waycrcoss and one section
Will return to Atlanta via Columbus.
The tour is being made in the in
terest of good roads throughout the
state and speeches will be made bv
road experts.
Mayor Clayton Jay will meet the
party at Ocilla with party of Fitz-
gerald boosters and the Ocilla band
will probably accompany the party
to this city. The motorcade will pro-
coed to Abbeville from here where
dinner will be served.
The public is urged to be on hand
at 1880 in front of the Chamber of
commerce to give the visitors roy
al reception.
President L. L. Griner and Secre-
tary +. Y. Clarke, of the Chamber of
Commerce, are with the party and will
come with the party from Valdosta.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
TRIPLE BLOW IMPENDING, IS
BELIEF OF MILITARY
EXPERTS

(By International News Service.)
London, May 14.-Military experts
are unanimous in the belief that a
triple German blow is impending OF
the sea in France and in Italy.
1t is believed that the war council
held by the Kaiser and Emperor
Charles, at which army and navy rep
resentatives were present, resulted in
a revision of Ludendorff's plans until
they now embrace drive by the
German high seas fleet while all Ger
man and Austrian reserves on land
are thrown into the fighting.
The German Reichstag is reported
as clamorous over the inactivity of the
fleet and the failure of submarines to
starve England or prevent the Ameri-
can army from arriving in France.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
REGISTRATION NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the reg
istration books of the city of Fitz-
gerald will be opened at eight o'clock
A. M. on the morning of the 10th day
Of May, 1918, and kept open until the
9Th day of June, 1918, each day be-
tween the hours of 8 A. M. to P. Nj.
for the purpose of enabling the quail
fed voters of said city to register for
an election to be held on the 10Th day
of June, 1918, to elect an alderman
at large to succeed f. L. Dorminey.
resigned.
David L. Paulk,
tt. City Clerk.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
OPERATING EXPENSE OF
RAIL WAYS TO Be CUT

(By international News Service)
Washington, May 15.-Over three
hundred million dollars of reductions
in operating expenses and other rail-
road expenses will become effective
within the next two months accord
ing to statements given out today by
railroad administration officials The
economics are expected to meet the
increase in wages.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
U. D. c. MEETING

The u. D. c. will meet at the home
of Mrs. Thomas J. Dickey on West
Central ave-, Friday afternoon, May
18th, at o'clock.
The annual election of officers will
take place.
The following programme in charge
OF Mrs. S. G. Pryor, Jr., will be rend-
cred:
War Relief Work by the Georgia
Division-Mrs. S. G. Pryor, Jr.
Current events on War Relief
Work-Mrs. w. E. Halle.
Gifts to American Hospital in
France-Mrs. ]. E. Turner
Education, War Demand-Mrs.
Charles E. Brewer.
America to France, (Poem)-Mrs.
R. M. Pryor.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
MISS THEDA TISDEL
HONORED AT BRENAU

The many friends of Miss Theda
Iisdel will be glad to know that at a
recent pupils recital held at Brenau
College-Conservatory, at Gainesville,
Ga, she was asked to give a piano
solo. Her selection, Polish Dance"
by Scharwenka, was rendered in a
beautiful and artistic manner. Miss
Tisdel has musical ability and is doing
excellent work under the direction of
Prof Pfefferkorn, director of the
Conservatory.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
HEAVY ARTILLERY
OUELS At BETHUNE
by International News Service, y

by International News Service.)
London, May l5.-Continued heavy
artillery was reported last night. par
tlcularly heavy on the Somme and
Ancre and around Bethune This
morning the firing became heavy at
Morlan Court and around KENNEL.
The Germans attempted to raid the
British last night north of Lens but
were repulsed. The British have sue
cessfully raided the enemy northeast
of Rode again.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
GERMANS CAPTURED

(By international News Servicc.)
Paris, May Unsuccessful patrol
operations by the French on the Pr
cardy and Mouse river fronts have re-
suited in the capture of a number of
Germans. according to report given
out at the war office today.
Attempted German raids broke
down. Heavy gun fire developed in
the Champagne region.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
LARGE PLANT FOR
MAKING HOWITZERS

(By International News Service)
Washington, May l5.-The govern
ment will build gigantic plant cost
ing several million dollars for the
Midwife steel corporation, it was an
nounced this afternoon The plant will
be devoted to- building sixtcen-inch
Howitzers.
The location for the plant was not
divulged.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
GIVE TO THE RED CROSS
RUMMAGE SALE

If you have any cast-off clothing,
dresses or shoes, donate them to the
local chapter of the Red Cross and
help the cause. Rummage sale will
be conducted on East Pine street Sat-
urday. Notify Mrs R. E. Lee or
Mrs. J. A. Day and the ladies will
send for your donation.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
ITALIANS SINK AN
ENEMY TRANSPORT

(By International News Service.)
Rome, May 15.-ltalian destroyers
have sunk an enemy transport in the
Adriatic Sea, near the entrance to
Durazzo. Austrian destroyers were
conveying the transport, but owing
to bad craftsmanship the Italians es-
capped unframed. The enemy de-
stroyers were hit.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
Duval County, Fla,
'Drys'' Are Winners

Jacksonville, Fla, May l4.-In the
wet or dry election held in Duval
county today the eleven city wards
gave majority of SIS for the drys,
which means that the county will go
dry, as the smaller county precincts
cannot overcome this lead.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
UNWILLING CEREMONY
BY WOoDMEN CIRCLE

The Woodmen Circle will hold their
unwilling ceremony next Sunday, May
l9, at Finleyson, Ga. The monument
of Sovereign Nora Z. Stephens will
be unveiled. All members are request
ed to go. Meet at the l. o. O. F. Hall
at $3.50 Sunday evening. Conveyances
will be provided for all.
Annie E. Taylor, Clerk.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
BUILDING STEEL SHIPS

(By international News Service.)
Washington, May 14.-One steel
ship averaging nearly nine thousand
tons was completed for each day last
week, the Emergency Fleet Corpora
ton announced today.
Two steel and one wooden ship
went off the ways daily, and deliver
les numbered better than one daily,
including requisitioned and contract
vessels.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
OLIVER TEBEAU
COMMITS SUICIDE

(By international News Service.)
St. Louis, May 15.-Oliver Tebeau,
once a prominent baseball manager,
committed suicide in his saloon here
today by shooting himself.
Tebeau was connected at different
times with the Cleveland and ST.
Louis teams
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
GERMAN ARTILLERY BUSY
(By International News Service. }

(By international News Service.)
London, May l4-German artillery
is now furiously cannonading British
sectors on the Somme and Ancre
rivers, east of Amiens. The hull in in
tantry actions continues. British
troops have raided German trenches
near Robecq. capturing a number of
prisoners. The Germans attempted to
raid British trench west of Merville
but were repulscd.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
WOODMEN CICRLE TO MEET
AT HOME OF MRS. STUBS

All members of the Woodmen Cir
Gle are requested to meet at the home
of Mrs. T. P. Stubs, 302 East Alta
maha, Thursday evening at 8 o'clock,
to practice for unwilling ceremony.
Annie f. TAYLOR. Clerk.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
AMERICAN AVIATOR
BAGS 9Th MACHINE

(By international News Service)
Paris, May l5.-American aviator
Frank Bayless, of Massachusetts,, has
just shot down his ninth German air
plane, it was officially announced to-
day.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15

c. I. Allen, for a number of years
commercial agent for the A. B. & A.
at Jacksonville, has been given the
position of division freight agent with
headquarters in this city.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15

Come and give the auto party a
rousing reception Friday morning at
the Chamber of Commerce. Every
body should be out to hear the speak
ers, one of whom will be a Canadian
soldier, who will speak on the war.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
FIGHTING
On FINNISH FRONT

By international News Service.)
London May 15.-The Russo-Fin-
nisil border is blocked with troops
and an immense battle is being wag-
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15

Mr.. H. M. Dodd has returned from
Quitman where he attended the fun
eral of his brother, Charles Dodd, who
died at Camp Merit, N. J., where he
became i'll just before embarking for
France. Mr. Dodd was in the cavalry
in which he enlisted over two years
ago.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15
FRENCH TROOPS
CAPTURE WOOD
NEAR HALLES

(By international News Service.)
Paris, May l5.-French forces have
captured the wood south of Halles,
on the Picardy front. German coun-
ter attacks were repulsed
Violent artillery fire continued all
night in the region of Montdidier.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-15

Editor Gelders leaves tonight for
Americas to attend a special meeting
of the trustees of the Third District
and Mechanical College.