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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-03
Wholesale Treatment.

IA persons from the Pee Dee
mill village went to Raleigh Sum-
day to take the Pasteur treatment
and a number went since then.
All had been bitten by apuppy
belonging to F. P. Covington.
The puppy was killed Friday,
its head sent to Raleigh for ex-
animation, and a wire Saturday
stated that the animal had rabies.
Hence the elodus to Raleigh.
Those going Sunday were: Mrs.
IL. P. Covington and 5 children,
Ira Kelly and 2 children; Joe
Meacham and l child; Mrs. Bail
ey and 2 children; and a child Of
Mrs. T. B. Breaks. Also several
others went Monday and Tues
day, and are in Raleigh taking
the the treatment.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-03
Hoffman Community Fair.

The following are the commit
tees for the Hoffman Community
Fair to be held Oct. 18th:
Agriculture -Messrs. league,
Myers, Gates, Wrenn, Barring
ton, A. ]. Butler, J. B. Hicks.
Pantry Supplies = Mesdames
Myers, Baldwin, Butler, league,
Darlington, Thompson, Gardner,
Price, Hicks; Miss Fronie Carter
Floral - Misses Berta Hicks
Mildred Myers Dora Butler, Onie
Covington, Davie Covington,
Thelma Wallace.
Poultry-Mesdames Teal, But
Ter, Covington, Seago.
Canning Club-Misses Alice
BALDWIN, Daisy Carter, Bertlt
Laytham, Grace Butler.
Cooking - Mesdames Wrenn
Mercer, Hildreth, Cox, Wallace
Laytham, Coin, Scarboro.
Sewing Misses Lola Carter
Minnie Laytham, Mary Hicks
Gussie Scarboro.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-03
Marriage Licenses.

In the past week the following
have secured marriage license:
julius Hunter Caddell and Won
ME Ussery, white, issued 9th.
Frances Ingram and Mahala
Ellerbe, COL, issued 18th.
Adewey Reddick and Jude
Terry, col, 18th.
Andrew Lide and Emma Wall,
COL, 18th.
Albert Chavis and Mrs. Mary
Grant, white, 18th.
Chas. Garrett Wallace and Kate
Hurley, white, 9th.
Octavius Morrison and Ger
trude Irwin, white, Oct. 1st.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-03
Civilian Relief.

The ladies of the Home Section Com
mittee met in the Office of the Civilian
Relief Department, on Friday afternoon
at $50. Present were Mesdames John
T. Bennett, Nancy P. Leak, L. D. Nc
Phai, B. r. Gasque, Frank W. Leak and
w. N. Everett, the latter new member.
Mr.. B. T. Payne, the chairman, stated
the object of those round table meetings
was simply to keep in touch with each
other in the work, make suggestions
consult as to the best means of getting
in touch with the families of the fight
ing men" &c.
A letter from the division manager,
Mr.. E. R. Black, was read, impressing on
all the Chapters of the Southern Division
the Importance of trained service for the
work. The development of Home Service.
A report on tuberculosis discharge
case was brought in by Mrs. B. R. Gas
que and Mrs. F. w. Leak, which was
full and complete, and the chairman was
enthusiastic over sending it in to head,
quarters as the first and model report
from this chapter.
The committee thought it would be
we'll to organize "Motor Corps" among
the young ladies of Rockingham, who
drive their own cars. This was decided
on, provided the services of young lady
teacher of the High School will assist Ii
organizing the circle, she having taker
the course during the summer.
Mrs. L. D. McPhail is to investigate ;
case, and make report at next meeting
Mrs. Nancy P. Leak also has family Il
visit and investigate.
The meeting adjourned to meet in tn
Home Section Department next Frida!
afternoon at $780,
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-03
Sparks Circus.

Sparks circus, as can be seen
by the page announcement in
this issue, will exhibit in Rock
ingham Saturday, October 9Th.
The coming of a circus always
delights both old and young, and
in Sparks does the mind especl-
ally like to dwell. For many
years, from a dog and pony show
at the outset, the aggregation
has visited this section. The
small show of years ago has
developed into a circus now OF
two rings and a central platform.
Six elephants are carried, besides
camels, lions, tigers and other
wild animals. In the outfit is a
baby camel, born in winter quar-.
tiers at Salisbury.
Charles Sparks is manager Of
the circus; he is a brother of the
founder, who died several years
ago.
The tents will be pitched al
the Fair Grounds. The street
parade will be held at IL o'clock
and the performances will begir
at 2:15 in the afternoon, with ;
night show at 8:15.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-03
LOCAL ITEMS
Cotton today 81 3.4.

Bud Henry, white, and Rufus
Little, colored, were given a hear,
ing before Mayor McNair Mon.
day charged with an ARRAY. Hen.
.ry was fined SIS and costs. and
Little $500 and costs, with Little
required to pay W. P. Ingram SIS
for damaged showcase. An al.
tercation had taken place at In.
grams store, Henry throwing a
bottle at Little, and Little hurting
rocks at Henry.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-03
=
RED CROSS
DEPARTMENT
mi-Monthly Report on
Canteen. Service, Rocking
ham Chapter, Sept. 18th
to October 1st.

Served 1892 soldiers, IL sailors, IA
drafted men, Marines total 1862 men.
Carried one soldier to see doctor. The
first aid" gave medicine to and made
comfortable sick woman on train.
SUPPLIES SERVED:
"a gallons coffee, 1929 sandwiches, 245
packages cigarettes, "a magazines, 1888
postcards, IL bars chocolate, 40 pounds
candy, 3 barrels apples, 102 lunches, IL
cigars, SO IL pounds of cake.
VALUE of supplies donated ------$ 45.l5
Cost to Chapter -S2Oo.54
Total value of supplies
furnished free .69
Number of active Canteen workers ID
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-03
Duck Mill for Hamlet.

The Marlboro Cotton Mills is
planning for the establishment Of
a 100000 mill at Hamlet to
weave No. 4 duck.
No building can now be built
costing over $500 without the
approval and consent of the gov
eminent. The company has ap-
piled for permission to put up
this new mill, and is hopeful of
its being granted.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-03
Canteen Workers Wanted.

The Red Cross has just received a call
for women canteen and hut workers in
overseas service. The quota needed by
the Southern Division must be met within
the next six weeks.
All who are interested may receive
fuller information by communicating
with Department of Personnel, Healey
Building Atlanta, Ga"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-03

The Steele Circle. Of the
Methodist Church Missionary
society met Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. S. w. Steele, at her
home on Washington St. After
the meeting Mrs. Steele served
sandwiches and tea.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-03

Mrs. E. G. Scott is now recov-
ering, at Leaksville, from an at
tack of influenza, suffered since
last Friday. MIR. and Mrs. King
and child have also had it.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-03
Woodmen dwelling.

Charter Oak Camp No. 5. w.
o. w., will meet in their hall at 3
o'clock Sunday, Oct. 9th, to 60 in
a body to the Dawkins cemetery
to unveil the monument erected
to Robert E. Bostick. The un-
yelling will be at four o'clock.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-03
Pee Dee w. S. S. $2161.75

Total War Savings Stamps
bought by the Pee Dee school is
$2l7l.75. And from their ad-
yantagepoint, they are reckoning
to Roberdel to come on"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-03
Red Cross Dues Due.

All Red Cross subscriptions pledged in
the Drive last summer were due October
LIST. Those unpaid will please bear this
in mind and mail check to J. LeGrand
Everett.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-03
Roberdel w. S. S. $11A

The Roberdel school to date
has bought $1174 in War-Savings
Stamps. Look out, Pee Dee they
are coming.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-03
PERSONAL

The library hours are now
from 3:15 to 6l:5, instead of 4 to
7.
Mrs. Vernon Dowless left We'd
nesday for Council to join her
husband.
Mrs. ]. R. McLendon and child
rem returned from Northampton
county Tuesday.
Mrs. H. c. Watson went to
Charlotte Wednesday to visit
Mrs. w. S. Stewart.
Miss Ruth Harrison has accept
ed a position in the school at
Zion, fpr, the winter.
Grad Capel left last week for
Atlanta to study dentistry at the
Atlanta Dental College.
"'' Born, last Saturday, to Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Brady, Watson Heights,
a daughter, Willie Shankle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mial Leak have
taken up housekeeping in their
bungalow on Randolph St.
The Womans' Auxiliary will
meet at the Episcopal church
Friday afternoon at 4:30.
Mrs. Jesse Williams left We'd
nesday for a visit to DR.. and Mrs.
R. F. Graham at Rowland.
J. LeGrand Everett, Jr.. and
Pickett Leak are two OF the ten
Projects at Woodbury. Forest Col.
lege.
Gus Hills Ministries at Ham
let Opera House Tuesday night,
Oct. 9th. See their announce
ment on page 3.
Mrs. Harry Gaskins, of Balti-
more, arrived on Wednesday of
last week to spend three weeks
with Mrs. Robt. S. Leak.
DR.. and Mrs. Fred Austin and
children, and Mr.. George Will
liams, of Charlotte, spent the
weekend at Mr.. A. A. Williams.
Miss Lila Gale returned here
two weeks ago from Pittsburg
where she did office work for six
months for an insurance concern.
Miss Annie Graeber, assistant
high school teacher at Roberdel,
was called to Spartanburg Mon
day night by the illness of her
brother. He died Tuesday.
Mrs. Tyler Bennett Dunlap, of
Ansonville, has announced the
engagement of Miss Ida Gum
Richardson, to Horace S. McLen.
don, of St. Augustine, Fla, the
wedding to be in December.
Heroes Day will be observed
Sunday night at the Methodist
church. Mr.. w. L. Parsons will
preside. The regular Sunda5
morning service will beheld as
usual, with sermon by the pastor
Arthur Glenn Corpening wa:
allowed to return from the James
hospital Saturday, where he hat
been for several weeks recovering
from a broken leg sustained whel
he, his bicycle and Tom McRae'
Ford had a collision.
Mrs. M. w. Benton, 1421 Par
ave, Little Rock, Arkansas, re
newed for her paper last week
and spoke appreciatively of he
, Big Home letter. She is 82year
old, and a sister of E. N. ingram
She says she is in good health
F., and that Archie 1--WE do not kno'
the relation) had landed safel
F., overseas.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-08-02
APPROXIMATELY 25o,o0o YANKEE
TROOPS IN GREAT BATTLE.
100000 MORE ON WAY.
rEUToN OFFENSIVE FAILS
A Switzerland Dispatch Says German
Newspapers Fear Allies Army
viii Wrest Offensive From
German High Command.

Washington.--With probably not
more than a quarter million American
troops engaged in the present battle,
but with, virtually a million others
either in France or fastening across
the ocean to join In the fight. Gen.
Foch has been able to turn the tables
on the enemy and strike blow that
changed the whole trend of war.
Officials here, while fully recogniz-
ing the fact that the Americans are
only comparatively small part OF the
vast forces the supreme commander Is
using in working out his strategic de-
signs, realize tho fact that the Ameri.
can army is going forward In con.
Dtantly increasing stream Is the gov
erning factor In restoring the initis.
tive to the allied forces. Plans are
therefore taking shape rapidly at the
war department to accelerate and en-
large the American military program.
II Is now virtually certain that Gen.
Foch will have at least 1000. 900 Amer
lean troops to supplement his allied
armies before the present figh ting sea-
son closes. e.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-08-02
AMERICAN UNDERWATER CRAFT
MISTAKEN FOR ENEMY ~
ALLIED ARMED VESSEL.
IoweD INTO PORT BY TUG
Captain Of Ship Thought Enemy YES
sci Was Preparing To Attack.
She'll Struck Near Coming
Tower.

Washington.--An American subma
rine of the latest design has been fired
upon by an allied armed ship off the
New England coast.
The submarine was only slightly
damaged and naval tug towed 1t tc
port. No one aboard the submarine
was injured.
Reports to the navy department said
the submarine, which was cruising
submerged. suddenly appeared near
the allied ship and the latter fired.
The scene Of the attack was not far
distant from the waters in which a
German submarine recently appeared
and when the American submersible
came to the surface the captain OF the
ship assumed that it was an enemy
vessel preparing to attack him.
Only one shot hit the submarine,
which quickly made known its iden.
tity when the allied ship began to fire
The shell struck on the deck near the
coming tower, denting several plates
1t was announced that the vessel could
be repaired in a short time.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-08-02
MATERIAL FOR REPAIR WORK
Director of Office of Public Roads Will
M Pass on All Applications for
i Oil Products.

{From the United States Department Of
Agricuiture.)
e Petroleum, asphalt or tar products
wanted for the construction, mainte-
nance, or reconstruction Of roads Will
be delivered only after approval of the
implication by a committee represent
Ing the United States fuel administra-
Hon and the Office of public roads OF
the United States department of agri-
culture. This announcement was made
" officials of the two federal agencies.
State highway departments, to which
notices Of the restrictions have been
mt, are required to pass upon all ap-
tlications for highway work In their
Territories involving the use Of these
materials. Applications are then to
E>e sent to L. w. Page, director Of the
>fice Of public roads. Washington. Mr..
Page Is chairman Of the committee
|which will consider the necessity Of
The material being supplied and will
make recommendations to the oil divi-
Non Of the fuel administration. which
will issue permits In accordance with
the recommendation when the material
JS available.
I'M Upward Of a billion dollars Is the
valuation placed by officials Of the Of
nee Of public roads upon bituminous
macadam roads In this country requir-
ing for their maintenance asphalt.
road binders. road oils, tar binders or
dressings. The plan to issue permits
is designed to prevent further de-
terioration Of these roads. and at the
same time endeavor to satisfy fully
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-08-02
ILLINOIS SENATOR ISSUES a
WARNING AGAINST GERMAN
PEACE PRoPAGAND.
WANTS TO EXPLOIT RUSSIA
Come Only by Allied Victory That
VIII Sweep Kaiser and coun-
sellors Out of Power.

Washington. Possibilities of O
peace offensive were discussed in the
senate at the semi-weekly session.
All senators who spoke declared the
crushing defeat OF Germany was nee.
sssary before peace negotiations
could be considered.
Senator Lewis, of Illinois, warned
Americans against new professions
OF peace and false propaganda" from
Germany.
"We are not allured by 1t or de-
Seived By It," said he. declaring that
Germany's intent was to cause q de-
mand in this country and among the
allies for peace and enable Germany
to secure firmer grasp upon Russia
and the east for preparation Of huge
army to strike America later.
The German peace offer, Senator
Lewis suggested. ought to have been
Indignantly repudiated by Emperor
William, because 1t conflicts with his
boasting.
Senator Sherman. of Illinois, repub-
lican. declared peace could come only
by victory that would sweep the
kaiser and his counsellors out of
power.
: Senator Lewis declared America had
no dnteation in the plan for joint al
lied operations in Russia. except to
block Germany's plans to Prussianize
the far east.
That another peace offer from Ger
many is en- route through Italian
sources. also was stated by Senator
Lewis.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-08-02
YANKEES ON ITALIAN FRONT
American Appearance Occasions Great
joiee at Yanks'
Physical Condition.

With the American Army on the
italian Front. American lighting
troops are now ON the Italian front.
They are being billeted with the Ital-
ians.
Heretofore the only combatant Amer
lean troops we're aviators, and the ap-
pearance Of this large body of the
fighting men from the United States AZ
the present moment has occasioned
the greatest satisfaction.
Maj. Gen. Eben Swift. of the Ameri-
can military mission to Italy was the
first to greet the newly arrived Amer
leans. He had already made arrange
ments for their comfort. The Italians
greeted them with enthusiasm and re-
joiced at the splendid physical Dndi-
tion which the American soldiers
showed. The Italians appeared greatly
astonished when the overseas men dm~
mediately sought out bathing placs
and then started several games Of
baseball.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-08-02
ADMIT FAILURE OF OFFENSIVE.
German Newspapers Express Fear
Of Hindenburp's Plans.

German Newspapers Express Fear
Of Hindenburp's Plans.
Washington.-An official dispatch
from Switzerland says the German
newspapers not only admit that the
German offensive has failed, but ex.
press fear that Gen. Foch has built up
an army of reserves that will enable
him to wrest the offensive from the
German high command The Frank
furter Zeitung SAYS:
"Gen. Foch has been able to form
an important army of reserves. Foch's
attack aims to deal blow in the back
of Boehm's army and should it be sue
cessful 1t might compel this army to
retreat under most unfavorable cond.-
tions.
"Foch's attack threatens the whole
of Hindenburg's plans"
The Strassburger Post says the pub
lie had In general attached too great
hopes to the German offensive a.
Rheims, and asks:
"From where does these troops
come? American transports have
really brought more quickly than they
were expected"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-08-02
AMOUNT VOTED FOLLOWING Y.
S. DECLARATION OF WAR
stss7s, t77,ot4.
PRESENT SESSION LARGEST
The Total Thus Far Appropriated Is
$2e, e,7s1, ,24t ,773. .16-chalrma sher-
ley Sent To the House Totals
Of Allowances.

Washington.-Appr made
by the two sessions of the war con.
gress have almost reached the $780,
900. .O0O,O 900 mark
The amount appropriated by the
first session, following the declaration
of war, was 9,177,01496. The
total amount thus far appropriated
by the present session, including au
thorizations for contracts which will
have to be met by appropriations at a
later time, is $2S, S,791, ,241, 1881
This does not include two bills
passed by the house, but not acted
upon by the senate appropriating $21..
712,2S3. The grand total of these ap-
preparations is $4S,692, 2,13TO71.65.
Chairman Sherley of the house com.
mittee on appropriations made these
figures public in sending to the house
the totals of this years allowances.
He pointed out that the expenditures
in the next fiscal year will not reach
anything like the sum total of approx
mately $30,0OO,O00 900 which congress
has authorized. AS matter of fact,
he says, the probability is that such
expenditures will be at least five or
six billions OF dollars less than that
amount.
The statement shows that of the to-
tai of more than $4,000, 100000 appro-
priated for the fiscal year 1918, there
is an unexpected balance of $5,31O,-
ak 020 Al
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-08-02
GRADED ROAD IN CONDITION
Drag scrapes or Projections and FIIIa
Up Low Piaces-WIb Keep Bed
Well Crowned.

The graded road can be kept in the
best condition with the least labor by
using the road drag. The road drag
scrapes off the projections and fills up
the low places, thus leaving no places
for water to stand, which is what
causes the road bed to soften and be
cut into ruts. A persistent use of the
road drag will keep the road bed well
crowned, smooth and hard and this
will also result In the least dust, as
the dust comes largely from the grind
ing up of the ruts and rough places
left by the horses feet.-Extensicn Dt
vision. N. d. Agricultural College
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-08-02

the fuel oil requirements of the army
and navy, the essential war industries
and the allies.
The United States Is now being
drawn upon to a constantly increasing
extent for petroleum products, espe-
cially fuel Oil, according to officials In
the oil division of the fuel admins.
tration. The supply Of bituminous
products is so limited that 1t is re-
quested that all new road construction
involving these materials be deferred
this year, except In cases where such
work is necessary toward the winning
of the war. Preference will be given
to materials wanted for maintenance
and repair work.
Forms on which all applications for
petroleum, asphalt or tar products for
highway work must be made have
been supplied to the state highway de-
partments and additional copies may
be obtained from the Office of public
roads. These forms require detailed
information as to the length. location,
general uses and military necessity Of
highways to be built, maintained or re.
paired.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-08-02
FRENCH AND AMERICAN GAIN
Advance Their Lines North of the
Marne River-Germans Continue
Retreat Northward.

With the American Army on tho
Marne.-Franco-A American troops ad-
vanced their lines north of the river
Marine more steadily. The Germans
continued their retreating movement
to the northward. The French and
Americans also made gains on other
parts of the 55 miles of battle front.
The Germans viciously resisted in a
majority of cases.
AS the days OF heavy fighting con
tinue on the battlefield north of the
Marine. it becomes increasingly appar-
ent that the German retirement is well
under way.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-08-02
MUST GET TASTE OF WAR.
German Peace FeeIers Get No Re.
sponse in Washington.

spOHSc IN VdoHhuHtous
Washington.-The state department
made it plain that the United States
considers it impossible" at this time
to consider any peace feelers, or ru-
ioors of possible agreements, which
the central powers may sponsor.
The report that tenders had been
made through Spanish channels not
only was denied, but it was disclosed
that President Wilson has set himself
sternly to the task Of winning the war
by The armed strength of the allied
and American armies. 1t was learned
that he will devote no time to discus
sions of possible peace until the Ger
man people have made 1t clear beyond
a shadow of doubt that they wish the
United States, to aid in bringing peace
to the war-stricken world.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-08-02
ENEMY IS IN WILD FLIGHT
Retreat Of the German Crown Prince
Forces Has Reached More
Precipitate Phase.

With the French Armies on the
Marne-Aisne Front.-The retreat Of
the German crown prince forces along
the whole Marne front has reached a
more precipitate phase. At some
places the Germans have fallen back
for a distance of several miles. French
and American troops are harrying the
retiring forces on the center while
French and British troops are ham,
meirng at both flanks.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-08-02
BEEF STEAL Is CHARGED.

New York.-Twenty-one persons
wore indicted here by the federal
grand jury on charge of being i'm
plicated in the theft Of beef consigned
to the United States army.
The defendants. who include butch
ers, purchasing agents. government
checkers and truck drivers. are ac--
cused of violating the United States
criminal statute which has to do with
conspiracies to embezzle and dispose
of government property without au.
thoritx-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-08-02
AMERICAN DEFIEs ATTACK.
Lieutenant Has Eight Horses Shot
Down Under Him.

London.--How an American battery
on the bank OF the Marine shelled the
Germans for 72 ohurs while under fire
from enemy guns is described by Reu-
ter's correspondent at French head
quarters. A young lieutenant, after
telephone wires had been severed,
maintained communication between
the battery and the infantry. He had
eight horses shot under him in max
ing 16 trips. On the last journey he
was wounded in the knee.