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Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29
Brakeman Killed BY Own Train.

Cumberland.-Fred A, Keener. ~
years old, of Grafton. a brakeman on
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, was
killed near Bloomington. Md. He Is
supposed to have fallen from his train
in attempting to loose brakes. His
crew did not miss him, and his body
was found by a helping engine that
followed. on which it was taken to
Piedmont 1t was later sent to Graf
ton, where his parents and several
brothers, including Roy Keener, a
baseball player, live. Keener's mother
is in the Grafton Hospital.
Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29
Montgomery Harvest On.

Rockville. - Montgomery county
farmers are in the midst of wheat
harvesting and Notwithstanding the
shortage of labor the work seems to
be progressing satisfactorily. Reports
as to the probable size of the yield
vary. In some sections, the straw is
light. but the head well filled and of
fine quality, and in other parts of the
county the straw is heavy. 1t is be-
lieved, however, that the average yield
will be good.
Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29
Town Creek Wants Postoffice.

Cumberland.-Over so signatures
have been obtained to petition for
the establishment of postoffice at
Town Creek. the seat of large orchard
interests, Including the Maryland o.
chards Corporation, the Appalachian
Orchard Company and the Potomac
Orchard Company. Since the post
Office at Kifer was discontinued the
nearest postoffices are at Oldtown On
one side, seven miles away. and Green
Ridge on the other. 10 miles distant.
Town Creek is On the Western Mary.
land Railway.
Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29
CHAPTER X.
En- Route.

Long since Hazel had become aware
that whatsoever her husband set about
doing he did swiftly and with inflex-
ible purpose. There was no malinger-
ing or doubtful hesitation. Once his
mind was made up, he acted. Thus,
upon the third day from the land stalk
ing they bore away eastward from the
clearing, across a trackless area, trav-
cling by the sun and Bills knowledge
of the country.
"Some day there'll be trails blazed
through here by a paternal govern
ment," he laughed over his shoulder,
"for the benefit of the public. But we
don't need 'em, thank goodness"
The buckskin pony Hazel had
bought for the trip in with Limping
George ambled sedately under a pack
containing bedding. clothes and light
shelter tent. The black horse, Niger,
he of the cooked ear and the rolling
eye, carried in 4 pair of kayaks six
weeks supply of food. Bill led the
way, seconded by Hazel on easy-gaited
Silk. Behind her tpailed the pack
horses like dogs well broken to heel.
patient under their heavy burdens. OF
in the east the sun was barely clear
of the towering Rockies. and the
woods were still cool and shadowy,
full of aromatic odors from plant and
tree.
There was no monotony in the pass
ing days. Rivers barred their way.
These they forded or swan, or ferried
makeshift raft Of logs. as seemed
most fit. Haps and mishaps alike they
accepted with an equable spirit and
the true philosophy of the trail-to
take things as they come. When rain
deluged them, there was always shell
ter to be found and fire to warm them.
If the flies assailed too fiercely, a
smudge brought easement of that i'll.
Each day was something more than a
mere toll of so many miles traversed.
The unexpected, for which both were
eager-eyed, lurked on the shoulder Of
each mountain, in the hollow Of every
cool canyon, or met them boldly in
the open, naked and unafraid.
Bearing up to where the Nachaco
debouchcs from Fraser lake, with a
Hudson's bay fur post and an Indian
mission % its eastern fringe, they
came up0n q biased Nne In the scrub
timber. Roaring Bill pulled up. and
squinted away down the narrow lane
fresh with Ak marks.
"Well," said he. II wonder what's
coming off now2 That looks like a
survey line Of some sort. 1t isn't a
trail-to0 wide. Let's follow it q
while.
"Tn bet q Nickel" he asserted next.
that's q railroad survey"
Half an hour of easy jogging set the
seal of truth on his assertion. They
came upon a man squirting through
brass instrument set on three legs,
directing, With alternate wavings Of
Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29
Men Needed For Frederick Harvest

Men Needed For Frederick Harvest.
Frederick.-Wheat harvesting has
begun in Frederick county. The sea-
son is fully 10 days ahead of time and
a large crop is in sight. Labor is
scarce at from So to 81 day and
board. The labor committee Of the
Board of Trade is endeavoring to tide
farmers over harvesting and haymak-
ing, but long hours make it difficult
to secure hands. Young men refuse to
work from sunrise to sunset (about
Is hours) when they can secure en-
ployment in factories working eight
hours a day.
Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29
To Prepare Draft Men.

Observation-Disclosures are be-
ing made to hold free night school
here. under direction Of County School
Superintendent c. E. Dryden, in CO.
operation with local industrial inter-
ests and the Federal Board for Voca-
tional Education, for the benefit of the
young men who are awaiting the call
to the army.
Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29
Keap Sml!lnQ.

Best advice Of all is contained in
the last words Of the chorus of pop
ular song: "Smile- smile-smile y
However. you must smile from the
heart, not merely twitching facial mus
cles mechanically. but flashing a mes
sage of friendliness and jOllity from
the Observation-Disclosures Hawkeye.
Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29
Four Trainmen Hurt In Collision

HagerstOwn.-In a collision betvee,
q shifting train and draft of cars
in the Cumberland Valley Railroad
yards ut Cumbo, four trainmen were
injured. Conductor J. w. George.
Hagerstown, was cut about the face
and body; Brakeman Charles Cleaf,
Hagerstown, suffered decorations of
left leg and Commissions of the body:
Flagman George w. Miller, Hagers.
town. was bruised and lacerated about
the left arm and shoulder, and J. c.
Payne, Nartinsburg. was cut about
the head
Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29
PONY Aids Red Cross.

Centerville. - A Shetland pony
raffled for the benefit of the Queen
Anne's County Chapter of the Red
Cross at the matinee held at Chester
town last week was won by Howard
E. Wilson, of Barclay. Mr.. Wilson
gave the pony back to the Red Cross.
and it was sold. for $50 to Andrew vii.
son, of Georgetown, Del. The pony
brought $40 from the sale and raflfe
for the Red Cross.
Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29

miration at Hazel.
rush job all the way through, I believe.
Three years to spike up the last rail.
And that's going some for transcon-
tinental road. Both the Dominion and
B. G. governments have guaranteed
the company's bonds away up into mill
lions."
"Be a great thing for this country
say, where does it cross the Rockies?
what's the general route" Bill
asked abruptly.
"Goes over the range through Vel
lowhead pass. From here it follows
the Nachaco to Fort George, then up
the Fraser by Tete Juan Cache,
through the pass, then down the Ath-
abasca till it switches over to strike
Edmonton"
"Uh-huh." Bill nodded. Zone of the
modern labors Of Hercules. Well,
we've got to peg. So long,"
"Our camps about five miles ahead.
Better stop in and noon," the surveyor
invited, IF it's on your road"
'"Thanks. Maybe we WILL" Bill re-
turned.
The surveyor lifted his hat, with
swift glance of admiration at Hazel,
and they passed with a mutual $50
long"
"What do you think of that, old
grip Bill observed presently. "A
real, honest-to-goodness railroad going
by within a hundred miles of our
shack. Three years. It'll be there be-
fore we know 1t. Wen have neigh
bors to burn"
"A hundred miles! Hazel laughed.
us that your idea of neighbOrly dis
lancer"
"What's a hundred miles?" he de-
Tended. 1.-TWO days ride, that's all.
And the kind of people that come to
settle in country Ike this don't stick
in sight of the cars. They're like
me-need lots of elbow room. There'll
be hardy souls looking for location
up where we ure before very long.
You'll see."
They passed other crews of men,
surveyors with transits, chainmen,
stake drivers, ak gangs widening the
path through the timber. Most of
them looked at Hazel in frank sur
prise, and stared long after she passed
by. And when an open bottom beside
a noisy little creek showed the scat
tered tents of the survey camp, Hazel
said:
Lets not stop, Bill"
He looked back over his shoulder
with a comprehending smile.
Getting shy? Make you uncom-
Portable to have all these boys look at
you, little person?' he bantered. "All
right, we won't stop. But all these
fellows probably haven't seen white
woman for months. You can't blame
them for admiring. You do look good
to. other men besides me. you KNOW"
So they rode through the camp with
but q nod to the aprOned cook, who
thrust out his head, and gray-haired
man with glasses, who bumped over
a drafting board under an awning.
! Their noon fire they built at spring
five miles beyond.
At length they Jared into Ha1eato2.
which is the hub of a vast area over
which men pursue gold and furs.
Some hundred odd souls we're gath
cred there, where the steTn-wheel
steamers that ply the turgid Skeena
reach the head of navigation. A land.
! recording Office and a mining recorder
! Hazelton boosted as proof of it's
civic importance. The mining recorder,
who combined in himself many capaci
! ties besides his governmental function,
undertook to put through Bills lanu
deal. He knew Bill Wagsteff.
"Wfse man." he nodded. over the de-
scription. IF some more uh these boys
that have blazed trails through this
Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29
Rounding Up Slaekers.

fredericksburg - Another wholesale
raid was made on slackers here when
State Officer w. T. Collins and Con-
stable c. E. Noble arrested several who
we're trying to escape the compulsory
work law. Basc0m Nichols was charged
with failing to register under the act
and James Warner and Oliver Henry
for having no regular occupation.
Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29
Lawyers Work On Farms.

Westminster.-At meeting held
here committee appointed to inter-
view the men Of Westminster and en-
roll all who were willing to assist the
farmers during harvest, reported 1877
volunteers. Lawyers, doctors, mer-
chants, bankers, mechanics and clerks,
are included in the number who prom
Used to respond il needed to assist in
cutting and storing the wheat crop.
Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29

than any passing trapper. But I'm
going to remedy that. I'm going to
formally stake q hundred and sixty
acres Of this and apply for its pur-
chase. Then we'll have a cinch on our
home. Well always have . refuge to
fly to, no matter where W. 60"
She nodded appreciation Ct this. The
cabin in the clearing stood for some
of those moments that always loom
large and unforgettable in every wom-
ans experience. She had come there
once in hot. shamed anger, and she
had come again as bride. It was the
handiwork of a man she loved with q
passion that Sometimes startled her
by it's intensity Just the mere pos
sibility Of that place being given over
to others reused in her q gang Of re-
Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29
MARYLAND news
!. BRIEFLY TOLD.
Latest Happenings Cleaned
From All Over the State. Il
LIVE NOTES AND COMMENTS
Factory. Girls Strike.

Cumberland. About forty girls,
members of the International Ameri-
can Union of Garment Workers, are
on strike at the Baltimore Bargain
House branch factory here, following
the alleged refusal of Manager NJ NJ
Airchanbaum to reinstate former EN-
plOyes, who are members of the union.
Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29
Philippines Population.

. Government officials recently esti.
mated the population Of the Philip
pines at slightly more than 9.5OO.OO0,
the Island Of LuzOn having shout one.
half the number.
Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29

Hazel gets a terrifying glimpse
Of the ruthless way Of the will
desness.- She learns that the
great wide spaces Of the north
are merciless to those who make
mistakes. How she learns the
lesson is told in the next install.
ment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14

Editor The Beacon:
| was very much gratified to receive
on yesterday a telegram telling me
that my grandson. Porter r. Swami
had been commissioned as second lieu
tenant and ordered to Camp Pike.
What pleased me most was that Porter
won this commission by going to the
training camp and doing the hard work
and passing the rigid examination re-
CURED for this promotion. He expects
to "go across" soon and | know that
he will do his duty wherever he is
placed, and will make us proud of him.
Spivey Douglass failed to get his
commission but he did not have a fair
showing. When he first went in the
army, he was detailed for clerical work
and did not get the benefit of any of
the drilling that the other boys got,
and when sent to the training camp he
was quarantined for three weeks, ana
of course this put him behind, and ow-
ing to this he failed to get his COM
mission. But there is no better boy
in the army than Spivey and he writes
that he is very glad that he will soon
be we'll and able to Ego across and do
his bit as a private soldier.
Robert Dins more is another splendid
boy, and am glad to know that he is
getting we'll and will soon be out of the
hospital. Roys like these make US
proud of old Noxubee and we are conf
dent they will sustain the reputation
for courage and devotion to duty that
their fathers and grandfathers had dur
ing the Civil War. E. ID. CAVETT.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14
Death of Mrs. Walter Windham

Mrs. Mary F. Hibbler. wife of Hon.
W. d. Wlndham, died suddenly of
rheumatism of the heart Wednesday
night. about seven CLOCK at her home
in C%ochrane, Ala. She was about &c
years of age. Besides her husband she
leaves four children, two sons. Hibbler
and Walter d., Jr.. and two daughters,
Mrs. VIM. Connor of Macon, and Miss
Evelyn Windham of Columbus. Her
remains will be inferred in the grave
yard at Hebron next Sunday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14
Helmet Styles Unclaimed.

Helmet styles have not changed in
centuries. There IS a curious resem-
blance between the iron pots worn by
ancient knights and those employed by
the soldiers of America and Europe.
Indeed, ancient and medieval armor
dating back to the time of the Cru
sades has been initiated by the TWEEN
tieth century. Some of the designs
found in museums have not even been
altered.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank all the friends for
kind and loving ministrations to US and
to the dear one who has gone to
heaven. The lovely courtesies and
beautiful flowers are very much APP
preciated and we believe every atten-
ton was prompted by love for him,
making all doubly sweet to US.
MRS. j. E. JONES AND FAMILY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14
Attention, Veterans!

You are hereby requested to meet at
Court House, July 5, II O'Clock sharp.
for the purpose of electing delegates
to the Annual Reunion, also the State
Reunion at Vicksburg. Election of
officers and ~transacting any other bust
ness proper to come before the meet
ing. A full attendance is earnestly re-
quested.
Done by order of Commander.
7. j. WILKINS,
Commander.
W. 0. BARNES,
Ad~jutant.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14

The basis Of bay rum is jamaica
or Saint Croix rum, made from the
skimmings of the sugar boilers, the
scrapings of sugar barrels and the
washings from sugar pots. For the
best grade of bay rum the rum must
be free from foreign odors and almost
cOlorlesS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14
Fair Notice.

Mr.. Creole will close his shop in
Macon on July lst for indefinite time
and all parties are warned to get their
shoes out of the shop before that time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14

1 repeated slogan, FOOD WILL WIN
~ THE WAR;" the
|EG) :. + ! !: :: !: !: !: : :: !: !: !: ! !: !: !: !
traveller natu a ! IL
! HH3R3T begins TO think.
\ W0fNYn and his reasoning
may follow a line
something like this:
~ III we are to have
~, food to save 1t must
/. be raised. and at the present time ths
4 greatest need is to grow more food"
q "There Is no humor In the Belgium
situation" When Mr.. Hoover uttered
these words, there was Q downcsst
look on his face. hts mouth contracted
and the lines indicated unspeakabls
anguish. These words uttered by one
| who was on the field shortly after the
] German invasion makes every ons
who comes in contact with him desire
to do their part q little better TO help
! overcome the monster Of starvation
which Germany Is endeavoring to force
] upon the people of Europe.
! As you plant your garden think care
4 fully OF what you should plant, 80
! that you will produce the greatest
/! quantity Of the kinds Of foods which
4 the wcsId needs. Make your ~caicula.
! tons on q line Of though you were
| planting this particular garden to over
| come the kaiser's wish to have all the
world starvs excepting those who will
I be obedient to his demands.
\ To-day, 1t Is stated that our assocs.
ates In this wal have not q weeks sup.
\ ply OF food on hand; that there is not
enough food IA England, France, Bel
ASkium and Italy to save them from star
unless we get supplies to them.
AThese are not words-they are facts
and this condition will not be relieved
to any very great extent for the next
sixty days. their crops will not make
| sufficient Roadway before that time
Ito be OF much relief. Therefore, u
Is our duty to give up onF wheat and
(msat to help feed these people and to
l turn to tho use OF other things for
Hour subsistence without murmuring or
I complaining, proving ourselves to be
soldiers worthy to o the khaki,
1 whether or not we are under the com.
I mand Of an officer in the field, or do
ing what our owa conscience tells us
to do at home.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14
Supar Sales

An order comes from Hoover, eff
fective at once. that sugar must not be
sold in quantities larger than ? pounds
to town or city customers and 5 pounds
to country customers. This does not
affect sales of sugar for canning pur-
poses, but merchant must use dlscre-
tion that no one abuse the privilege. =
JAMES G. CHANDLER,
County Food Administrator.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14
Can pasture 10 to Is COWS.
NJ. HOLBERG.
Notice. Bidders

Notice is hereby given that the road
commissioners of district 3, wilton Mon
day, July LIST, purchase one young mule.
about six years old, to weigh not less
than 1000 pounds. 7. B. AUGUSTUS,
L. M. ADAMS,
j A. BOSWELL.
Conn 3 Of Dis. 3
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14
Notice

Please gather up all the old kid
gloves. The Camp Fire Girls will call
for them Monday morning. They are
to be used for making aviators' vests.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14
SOCIAL DOlNcS

On Monday evening Mrs. N. H. Har-
rison entertained at auction bridge in
honor of her daughter, Mrs. j. l..
Thompson of Brooklyn. A dainty
prize was presented Mrs. 7. S. Bog
pesS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14
Bags! Bags!

Will pay highest Casa ptic-a 'of tr,
second hand sacks PrraoIV' yo'
sacks and bring tn 10 IA
5-24-3 IMPERIAL COTTON OIL Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14
CHURCHES
METHODIST

METHODIST
Sunday school al 9:45 a. m.
Preaching services at IL q. N. and
$50 p. m.
Junior Epworth League 745 D. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday $50 D. m.
All are cordially invited.
BAPTIST.
Sunday school 10 a. m.
Preaching II a. m. and $50 p. m.
B. Y. P. U, and Training Class at
7:S0 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at s p. m.
A congregational meeting of the
Macon Presbyterian church will be
held Sunday, June 2Srd, IL a. m. at the
church, for the purpose of securing a
pastor and such other business as may
come before it.
By order of session.
H. c. MCCoRQUoDALE,
Clerk of Session.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14

1 The war calls for the team work of
soldier son and soldier father-the
hero Of the trenches and the hero Of
] the furrow.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14
Warning TO Fishermen

The ponds on the Eiiand place have
been leased to a fishing club and all
parties not members of this club are
warned not to fish or otherwise tres
pass on the above place. If you ar
not a member you can become one by
paying a small fee. P. H. HUNTER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14

TRESPASS NOTICE

Land cGr'' oil' d nv the undersigned
is posted and every person tresps ssing
will be prosecuted. Notify your col.
ored held. Roy A, STRIKER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14
The Stork.

A daughter was born last Saturday
to Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Clark.
Esther Geraldine is the name of a
daughter that arrived lately at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. M. O. Allen in
Memphis. MRS. Allen is we'll known
here as Miss Douglas.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14

Iunp Cnrn For Sale at 80 per bushel.
oua'S VIII J. +. EDWARDS,
5-3l Route /. Brooksville, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14

AutO For SaIp-overland Roadster, Model Is.
,1'"e0 w JUN good condition. For price
see R.. T. st. John. Broeksvile. Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14
RAISE FOOD AND SAVE

When n travels over the United
States and sees constantly the Oft
repeated slogan, FOOD WILL WIN
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14
Picture Show Program
FOR NEXT WEEK
Pictures Start Each Night at 8:45 p. m.

There will be a show five nights next
week. Mr.. Jones failed to furnish
copy for change of REORGANIZATION.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14

Notice

To Third Liberty Loan Bond Purchasers
Your Bonds subscribed for through
US have been received. Those who
have purchased on the partial payment
plan. will please call and execute uotes
for the balance of the purchase money.
Respectfully,
MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK.
BANK OF MACON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14

List of letters remaining in the post
office at Macon, Miss, for the week
ending June 18th, 1918:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14

CnockIod Do2e-iW bushels of Speckled
SPStNiSu tSoS Peas for sale at 81 per
bushel. BEALE COCKRELL,
5-31 Mashulaville. Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14

Farm for Sale 200 s aGtss two or miles ssI northeast h .st
Admirably adapted for dairy purposes. Also the
house and lot in town. Address,
MRS. p. f GREGORY.
III W. Holston Ave. johnson City. Tenn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-28
THE r. ID. 4. &. WAR ouruAN.

My Dear Girls and Boys,-Iicrc IS
the picture OF Claude Eelot. OF Paris,
France. He is the little boy tina, We
are helping TO take care Of when 80
send our dimes ~ 10 tho CLUB. Ills
father has died for Franco and Know
every child in the club is glad ana
happy that wc have him TO take care
Of so >" .urv and send III your dimes
rs fast Is you can. VIC need right
many TO try and make him comfortable.
Ism. i just splendid 10 nave one o.
cur very own? Write and toll me
whA; you think OF little Claude see
10 lou can make W poems and stories
about him or draw /wha, his picture,
looks like TO you. ! am 20 happy that
sc hay. gotten the fund together,
Please toll nc, wasn't it Alice Pearson
who first suggested that We take care
OF War Orphan? think it was the
loVelicst thought in the world
Your page IS so patriotic to-da Y.
Don't forget, children. that Nc can set
a standard all our own. Some grown
people may say: We'll. IL children can
take care Of Wac orphan ! should
think could too" Ee sure and write
ne what YOU thiniS or little Claude
Eclot. ard send YOU" dime. If YOU can.
YOUR EDITOR.