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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-11
DRAYAGE AND TRANss tlK

DRAYAGE AND TRANss tsft
COMMERCIAL TRANSFER co. Al
kinds OF drayage and transfs
work carefully and promptly done
Phone 1871. Stand at freIgh;
depot. A. Shade. Prop.
r. G. IsHAM, drayage and transfer.
Safes. bianos and furniture
moved. packed. shipped and stor-
ed. Phone Clark 6 Holman. No.
so. Residence phone 124-R.
THE WORLD MOVES; so do we.
Bunch Bros. Transfer Co. Phone
S97-R.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-11
MUSICAL INsrRUOrIoM

j. 8. MACMURRAY. teacher sf voice
culture and singing. Lssssls sivsA
at home Of pupil II requested. Ad-
dress 716 Lee street.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-11
PHOTO STUDIO

PICTURE MFLz.-will Gloss fer W
cation: openi about August 1.
Watch for, announcement. 01tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
Baker, Pershing and Petain
 Visit TolUn Of St. MihieL

With the American Army in the LOT raine, September 1&-(By the Associated Press. .)-Secretary Baker, accompanied by Generals Pershing and Petain. visited St. Mihiel few hours after its capture, Residents of the town, so long under the domination of the Germans. accorded Secretary Baker and his companions a touching reception. relating the abuses to which they had been subjected.
 Before the Germans retreated'they had forced almost every male between the ages of 16 and 45 to accompany them for service in the German army, they told the Secretary. The prefeet of the town as- sured Secretary Baker that had it not been for the assistance rendered by the American relief committee the residents of the place would have suffered serious privatons. The banks long ago had been broken into and all the money and papers removed
 Secretary Baker and GereraIs Pershing and Petain walked through streets of the little city, talking to the residents,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
SPANISH GRIPPE WPREVALENT IN
 MOBILE SECTION
Survey Made, Which Dis closes Outbreaks Have Occurred in Many
 Sections of U. s.

Washington, September Is =. Sur geon General Blue of the public health service has made q te1egraphic survey fluenza in the United States. General Blue has found there was 3 sharp out break at Fort Morgan, near Mobile, in August, and about the same time a tramp steamer arrived at Newport News with almost the entire crew prostrated Philadelphia reported a few cases some four weeks ago and a few have been reported from New York. The Boston outbreak was re- ported September Il, since when the pandcmic has appeared in New London, while New Orleans has not wholly es- capped.
 "rhe disease is characterized by sud- den onset" said Dr. Blue today in a statement to the Associated Press. "Peorle are stricken on the streets, while at work in factories. ship yards, offices and elsewhere. First there is a chil1 then fever with temperature from 101 to 103, headache, backache, reddening and running eyes. pains and aches all over the body and general pr ostration. Persons SD attacked should go to their homes at once, get to led without delay and immediately call 8 physician.
 "Treatment under direction of the physician is simple. but important consisting principally of rest in bed fresh air abundant food, with Dover's S powder for the relief of pain Every case with fever should be aegarded as serious and kept in bed at least until teln perature becomes normal Conva- lesence requires careful management to avoid serious complications, sucE as bronchial pneumonia, which not infre- quently may have fatal termination. During tlre present outbreak in for eign countries the. salts of quiiiine and aspirin have been most generally used during the acute attack, appar- .ently with much success in relief of syllutous"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
MORE WARRIORs ARE BORN

Anniston, September 13-(Specialo-lt' an i'll wind that blows good to no body, according to the opinion of For ney Thrasher and Sturgeon Almon, two Sixth ward neghbors, whose homes each received a visit from the stork this week.
 On Wednesday, the day before the reg istration of men between IS and 45 was authorized. an 111k pound boy was born to MT. and Mrs. Thrasher, and the proud father saw his chances for military serv- ice one child further away. Accordingly he will be ready to subscribe one more in the family, and under the provisions of the food administration ruling, vii be allowed to buy two more pounds oi sugar each month than he has been do ing previously.
 On the day the Americans were reg stering themselves for military service the storlk alighted block from the Tkrasher home and left another fine baby boy with MT, and Mrs. Almon, and the proud parents who have two little girls to help spoil the new baby, are likely tc name the lusty youngster Jack Pershing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
FOOTBALL COACHES PLEASED AT STAND
 WAR DEPARTMENT
Department Favors Inter- collegiate Sports-Encour- ages Playing 1918 Foot
 ball Schedules

Chicago. September dissatisfaction was expressed by football coaches throughout the western conference to- night with the war departments stand in favor of the continuation of inter- , collegiate athletics and it's statement to- day that it will encourage the playing Of the 1918 football schedules instead of de- manding their abandonment.
 A. A. Stagg Of the University of Chi cago announced he would start the prac- tice season Monday and that other coaches in the Big 10' were planning on launching the practice season next week.
 T think I voice the sentiments of ev- cry coach in the country when l say we will teach football this fall for Uncle Sam without having the big desire to win foremost in our minds" said Coach Stagg. Our first t. lights will be to get the men in physical condition teach them to think and act quickly and show them the best way of charging and block ing.
 Team play in football corresponds to the unity of attack in the army. I think playing the game Will make our men bet ter officers After football player mixes in few scrimmages, fear leaves him and he learns how to fight not oliy against an individual but against masses.''
 The University of Chicago schedule Will be carried out as originally planned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
BIRMINGHAM MOVING

Anniston, September I3. - tSpeciaI' Birmingham is steadily drawing nearer to Annistoif, as is shown by the pur. chase Wednesday of nice little farm near the city from w. c. I.eGrand.
 It was H. O. Birmingham of White Plains who made the purchase and while it may be a long time before the big gest and best cantonment city in the state anneNes the village known as the Magic City on the west, it indicates the continued growth of the two Alabama towns and the final coming ogether Of the two big industrial and agricultural sections 6 miles apart.
 Birmingham is coming to live town all right, when it moves this way, and nc matter how the fingers of the compass point the way of the corners. Anniston is ready for anything.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
YOUNGSTERS HELD
 AT POLICE STATION

Eugene Berry and Henry Harris. ages 10 and 13 years respectively, were taken into custody last night by Chief of Police Shirley and their parents at Gordas wired of their whereabouts.
 They came to Birmingham in search of work, but being unable to find any, had decided to return home this morn ing. They inquired of Chief Shirley here they could get a bed last night and. he took them to police headquar- ters in the city hall. where he is hold ing them awaiting the arrival of some one from Gordas to take them home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
WANT NOBLE APPOINTED

Anniston, Septemper 13--tSpeclal)-Ine greatest interest is felt in Anniston over the prospect of Brig. Gen. Robert E. Nobles appointment to succeed General Gorgas, present head of the sanitary corps of the United States army, when that celebrated surgeon is retired next month at the regulation retirement age.
 Local friends of the Anniston medical officer are flooding the members of the Alabama congressional delegation. ask ing them to urge General Noble's selec- ton to this important place.
 The probable successor of the surgeon general is a native of this city. He is one of the oldest nephews of the late Samuel Noble, who founded Anniston ID years after the close of the Civil war. and his younger days were spent here. His career as an army officer has been filled with successes, and the general be- lief among his friends that he is slated as General Gorgas' successor is encour- aged by the fact that he has long been considered chief aid to the famous sur geon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
SECRETARY THANKS PEOPLE

Anniston, September 1S- Special )-Sec- retary R. B. Carr of the local draft board compliments the people of Call houn county upon the splendid spirit of cooperation shown by them in applying for registration Thursday.
 Reports from each of the registration points in the county show that suf- ficient number of volunteers reported to carry on the work without hitch. and MT. Carr desires to thank everybody who aided in the great days work
 The board members are still checking in the registration cards filled out Thurs day, but a full report of the number reg istered will not be available before Satur- day afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
Farmers Holding Corn

Montgomery. September 15.-t tSpeclall Anticipating big decrease in the weld of corn in 1918 over 1917, farmers of Alabama are holding corn raised last year, according to F. Q. Hooton or the market bureau of the department of aericulture This information he gained following the request of the Texas authorities for last years corn. The department was able to lccate only few farmers who had corn for sale In speaking of the corn yield MT. Hooton said he had becn informed the 1912 yield was 77,2o0o00 bushels, the estimated bushels this year being 69, 264, ,00G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14

Nancy, September 13.---AmonG the prisoners captured in General Pershing's first great offensive in France was Mai. Count Von Sche- ncsing, German nObleman and regimental commander, whose con- duct is regarded as indicative of the changed enemy morale.
 Maj. Count Von Schenesing was found sitting fin his headquarters. which the enemy believed waS bomb-prOOf and sheli-proof. tHis dress was immaculate, his gor- seous uniform was new and his boots were highly polished. His
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
PHILLIPS WITHDRAWS

Anniston, September -(Special.)- nouncement is made by Chief of Police L. l. Phillips that he will not be a candidate to succeed himself as head of the city police department. The with drawal of Chief Phillips leaves a clear field for Patrolman George Rutledge, un- less another candidate appears on the scene
 candidate for the chiefs place several weeks ago, and his friends have been active in presenting his claims for the place as head of the police department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
REPAIRING NOBLE STREET

Anniston, September 13.-tSpecial.) )-The city street gang is making some much needed repairs on Noble street between Ninth and Fourteenth streets. The bithulithic pavement on the main thor oughfare of the city has recently been cut up considerably by the heavy gov ernment trucks operating in She city.
 Crushed slag is being used to fill in the holes and rough places and the change will be welcomed by the people who ride through the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
DIrNCAN TRANSFERRED

Anniston, September .--tSpeciaL) Under the provisions of army regula- tions Private Floyd M. Duncan. head quarters company Thirty-fourth field artillery at Camp Mcclellan. has been transferred to the camp adjutants de. tachment at camp headqurters and has been ordered to report to the camp adjatant for duty by the issuance of a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
CALHOuN PIONEER DEAD

AnnistOn, Septembef I3.--(SpeciafO J. F. Downing. 6s. pioneer citizen of Calhoun county. died Thursday after noon at his home at Downlng's mill. on Choccolocco creek, and the body of the well known citizen will be inferred at Harmony church Saturday at II o'clock.
 ~The services will be conducted at the church by Rev. $. N. Milligan of Jack sonvillc and Rev. James c. Francis of Blockton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
NEWS OF AN1VISTON
 AND CAMP MCCLELLAN

April, 1915. sent to many German prison camps, subjected to all manner of in describable crueltes, he finally escaped to Holland and landed in England in November of that year,
 The story of his Imprisonment and treatment as told by Private Scott is one never to be forgotten by his listeners. He tells the bare truth and leaves con- clusions to his audience He will make a short speaking tour under the direc- ton of the four-minute men and fortu- nate indeed will be the districts which ne will visit and tell of his amazing ex- periences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
CoLoNEL SMITH ARRIVES

Anniston, September 13.-( -(Special.) )--Coi. Walter II, Smith, field artillery, United States army, having reported at Camp Mcclellan in compliance with telegraphic instructions from the adjutant general S office, has been assigned to the Twenty seventh field artillery regiment report ing to the commanding officer of that organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
MORE COOKING STUDENTS

Anniston, September 13.-(SpeciaL) The following assignment of students at the school for bakers and cooks has been announced at Camp Mcclellan:
 William Adams, Henry Barnhoft, Dan iel c. Beaucraft, Charles Capone Samuel I. Berewick, Earl Carter, Everett Case, Joseph A. Denaro. Bernard Neubel, Steve Gespedarski, William Haggert, Browny B. Imiela, Sam Mezzie, John Patzwaldt George A. Picllleman, Mayer Prevednik. John I. Remanisk Gilbert Rezelle, Frank w. Schmidt, German G. Smith, Dennis j.. Sullivan, Joseph Svoboda, Lewis Tretta. Gettlieb Wachta and Michael G. Les zywski
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14

entire staff stood around him and at q respectful distance were five orderlies--all his own.
 Without the least show of re- sistnnce, he an- -lis entire staff surrendered to the French when they entered his headquarters. He, at their approach, arose and sa- uted them at the same time show ing every willingness to be made Il captive.
 Their baggage was found already packed and ready for transporta- ton to our lines. Indeed, every indication was that Maj. Count Won ScLencsing nnd his staff were waiting to b. captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
HARRISON GOES HOME

Anniston September f1S.--. SLecial) Lieut. Max Harrison. medical corps. having completed his duty al Camp Mcclellan in connection with the nov ing of troops to the local cantonment, has been ordered to return to his proper station at Fort McPherson by the issuance of special order at camp headquarters Friday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14

who told stories of the long months of German occupation. Although the Ger mans were most open in their outrages immediately prior to their retreat, they had begun their depredations long ago. Houses had been entered and robbed and when they marched out of St. Mihiel they carried away great scores or loot taken from almost every house in the place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
Chiffon Man Held

Montgomery, September 13-- -(SpeciaD V. T. Dutton of Chiffon county, ~ho IS alleged to have harbered a deserter 2 from the United States army, Friday was held to the grand jury ny CoF missioner James Parrish under bpd of sl00O. It was charged he protected his son-in. law, J. Sidney Grove. from the government authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
BRETON ARRIVES OVERSEAS

.AnnistOn, ScptcmDcr 15.-- ISpectaI.) Sergt.. Frank J. Britton Company E, Seventh motor supply train. has ar rived safely overseas according to message received Friday by his wife, Mrs. Lillie Britton, 1920 Walnut street.
 Sergeant Brittons local friends will follow his army career with more than ordinary interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
ANGUS IN ATLANTA

Anniston, September 13.-(Special) Mai. R. NJ. Angus. camp auartermaster at Camp Mcclellan, is spending a few days in Atlanta this week in conference with don.
 The Mcclellan officer made the trip TO the Gate City through the country in his private car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
CAPT. JONES ARRIVES

Anniston, September 1S.- -(Special) Capt. Ernest $. Jones has been trans- ferred from the field artillery brigade firing center. at Camp Knox, West Point, Ky, and assigned to duty with the Ninth ammunition train The new captain has been ordered to report to the command ing officer of that organization for as- signment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
GOODMAN GOES TO TAYLOR

Anniston September f5.-(Special.) Private Joseph Goodman. Battery r.. Thirty-sixth field artillery, having re- ported at Camp. Mcclellan too late to accompany his detachment to the train- ing camp at Camp Taylor. Ky, has beeh ordered to join his command there, ac- corcing to the provisions of q special or der issued at camp headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
LIEUT.. TERRELL ASSIGNED

Anniston, September 13--(Special) First Lieut.. Lee T. Terrell, medical re- serve corps. having reported at Camp Mcclellan pursuant to telegraphic in structons from the war department, has been assigned to duty with the Twenty sixth field artillery. relieving Lieut.. Will liam F. Long, medical reserve corps. transferred to the detention camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
DOMESTIC SERVICE TRANSFER

Anniston. September 13-(Special)-Un der the provisions of general orders and upon the recommendation of the & C. D. board at Camp Mcclellan, Private Carl Franklin. Battery c, Thirty-fourth artillery, has been transferred to the de- velopment battalion for domestic service only, and has been ordered to report to the commanding officer of that organiza- ton for duty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14

Driven her missing Joel w othe Thorne phianhropis inherited onifh his pohce of New York The Sin ontFof No ntxh while with lefths mother dsaught Her the being in the custody of Helen the of the Thone
 
 Police men to assign detectives to the searth for Joel IT,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
ADLER ACCOMpANIEs BODY

Anniston, September tSpecial) Sergt. Russell M. Adler, Company A, development battalion, at Camp McClel- Ian, has been designated to accompany the body of Private Francis J. Deluca to Brooklyn, N. Y, the dead soldier s former home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
CAPTAIN MASON REPORTS

Anniston. September 1a-{Special.) Capt Enoch M. Mason. medical corps, having reported at Camp Mcclellan pur- suant to telegraphic instructions. coming from Camp Wheeler, Macon. Ga., has been assigned to duty with evacuation hospital No. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
NATIONAL HERO TO SPEAK

Anniston, September lS.-tSpeclaIJ Probably the most thrilling story of the war is the story of Private Scott. returned Canadian soldier, and Anniston people are gratified that he is soon to appear before audiences here.
 Captured by the Gefmans at ypres in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
DEATHS

< Mrs. Mary E. Murphy. aged 54, died s last night at the residence. 126 North Fiftv-seyenth street. Survived by husband, Dr. W. H. Murphy; three brothers and one sister. Funeral services at residence today at 12;30 o'clock. Remains will be shipped to Wilmington, N. C., for interment.
 A u.sr~ 61leAaa a Mrs. MyrtIs Brsshee, aged 2S years sdied at her residence at shannon, Thursday afternoon Funeral serv- sssssIees ~we ere heldA if1 Shades Meuntain @ cemetery, where fnterment was made yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14

Mcclellan pursuant to telegraphic in- structions. coming. from Camp Gordon, has been assigned to duty with evacua- ton hospital No g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
LIEUT.. ROSENBERG REPORTS

Anniston, September l3 = Especially
 Lieutenant Leon Joseph Rosenberg,
 sanitary corps, having reported at Camp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14

Six London, England. firemen are to be trained in smoke helmets at col 1ege rescue station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14

For the systematic housewife, desk has been built just like that of her husband at the office, equipped with filing and other conveniences. Its di- mensions are smaller. however.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
Fireman Injured

F Fireman Mallie Little of Fire Sta ton No. (. fell from thesroof of build ing on~Eleventh street, between Sixth and Seventh avenues. yesterday and broke one of the bones in his right arm. Little was fighting fire on the building and started across the top of the roof when his foot slipped, the roof being wet, and he fell to the ground. He was taken by City Physi- elan Dr. Crelly to the Birmingham in firmary for treatment. He was resting easy at late hour last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-14
Hur, Major and Staff
 Calmly A,Dait Capture
Ba DON ARTIN.

Bq O NewY
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
A, v. YERO0N KILLED
James Stewart and Earl Deyeo Injured
In Auto Accident-Machine
Turned Turtle

st. Adams. May PA. w. Yerdon Of
Redfield. \. T.. Is dead James Stewart Of
Waterbury Is in serious condition at the
hospital In this city. and Earl Deyeo Of
Nergennes Is also at the st. Adams hos
pital. suffering from injuries about the
face received late yesterday afternoon
when Ford runabout in which the three
were riding turned turtle.
Yerdon has been at the store Of c. L..
Smith in Swanton the past week acting
as demonstration for the Free Sewing
Machine company. The other two men
were in neighboring towns doing similar
work for the company. The three met in
Swanton Saturday afternoon and started
for Burlington to spend the week lend.
AS they we're going down a hill in the
outskirts Of the village, near a point
where the road goes under the railroad
bridge, the car evidently struck a little
obstruction in the road which turned the
car toward the tracks Of the st. Albans
& Swanton Traction company. Yerdon.
who was driving. pulled the car back
hard and as he did so apparently 1t skid
ded and turned turtle.
Stewart and Deyeo were brought to the
hospital in the car Of DR.. F. n. Han,
a Swanton dentist, who happened along.
and Yerdon was brought here in c. l..
Smiths motor ambulance after their in
juries had been attended temporarily by
Drs. c. E. Allen and E. r. Lape Of Swan
ton. In this city Drs Alan Davidson and
Arthur Morton were summoned to at
tend the injured men. Yerdon. who suf-
fered fractur Of the skull and internal
injuries. died late in the evening. Stew.
art, who suffered a compression Of the
skull. did not recover consciousness until
| ,t,,D ApIN hAA.
to w. A. McClennan's undertaking par.
lors.
Mr.. Yerdon. father and brother are ex.
pected here Monday morning from Red.
field and the body will be taken there to-
morrow night. He has a wife and two
children living in that town H ewas prob
ably about IS years old and a member OF
a Masonic lidge at Redheld. He was a
sales manager for the Free Sewing Ma.
chine company Of Rockford. ILL.,
Mrs. Stewart arrived here to-day.