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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

M. e. Hughes, president of the
Mountain Home Community Farms
company came In yesterday from the
west side of the state, to look after
matters of personal business and
interest Mr.. Hughes, whose regular
home is In Pocatello, will shortly
move his family back to this city,
after stay of several months in
Boise, and will make the Gate City
his future abode, and as he is live
wire along any given line, and an
active citizen, his return will be well
coined. For many years he was con-
nected with the interests of the late
Senator Brady, and was a prominent
and valuable factor In all his enter
prises. --Pocatello Tribune.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

The house on the c. Il. Rogers
place on the north edge of town
caught fire about noon Sunday and
the roof and upper story were badly
damaged. The fire department made
a quick run and had a stream of
water on the burning structure with
in few minutes, which brought the
flames quickly under control.
The house was occupied by the A.
A. Kennison family, and nearly all
their household goods were secured
without damage.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Ed Weaver and @. B. Faraday
made business visit at Boise We'd
nesday.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

ICE. Phone 1921. Before l p. M.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John A.
Goodall on Saturday, July 8, a son.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. r. ]. Riley made o
trip to Boise the first Of the week.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Miss Celia Helm IL enjoying her
vacation with a visit at her home
In Nebraska.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

A break In the water main In
front OF r. w. Smiths drug store
Friday afternoon flooded the street
and shut OH the water In the BUSH
ness district for several hours while
repairs were being made.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

A drive is to be put on by the
state branch of the child welfare
league to improve the physical fit
ness of the children of the state.
Mrs. Lizzie Diekie is state chairman
of the league and she has appointed
county chairmen for the drive in each
county of the state. Mrs. Will Fl.
Gibson has ben appointed to that
position In Gilmore county.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

A. A. Sessions was confined to his
home by sickness several days the
frst OF the week.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Adolph Lahtinen accompanied by
his son-in-law, Isaac Wilson, were
visitors to Bruneau and the imme-
date surroundings on the Fourth.
Mr.. Wilson Is an official of the Boise
Payette Lumber company with head
quarters at Boise. They returned
to Mountain Home the evening Of
the same day.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

w. d. Sumner was In town from
Grand View. where he Ia In charge
Of the pumping plant, Monday.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Allen b. Eaton of Boise was In
town Friday afternoon on business
connected with the WI savings
stamp campaign, OF which he is
state secretary. MIR. Eaton was
resident of this city for a number of
years and moved from here to Boise
about 1--WE years ago.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Mrs. Peake was appointed librarian
at the last meeting of the library
board, Mrs. Swami having resigned,
and the change has already taken
place.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

A small dance was staged by the
young people at the Standard theatre
last night. Not many were In at
tendance as 1t was too hot for dane
Ing.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

FOR SALE: Piano first class con-
dition. Standard make. $225.00,
also large book case, dresser, and COM
mode. At the Harvey place north of
town. II. #. EVERETT.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Mrs. r. M. Hobbs entertained the
sewing club last Saturday.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Rev. d. s. Crane came In from the
country Friday where he had been
helping to put up thu hay crop.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

The school board Is having new
floors laid In some OF the rooms on
the first floor OF the school building.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

The young men from here, who en-
listed In the navy early in June with
the understanding that they would
be called to the training camps from
June is to July Is, have none OF
them yet received travelling orders.
AS they are all anxious to get action
on the Hun they are beginning to fret
because the war may be over before
they are through their training per-
iod.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Dave Hyde was In town from Bru-
neau the frat of the week to receive
medical treatment from DIR. Mather.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Mrs. J. B. Orr OF Seattle and her
daughter. Mrs. Roy Emerson. are
visiting at the home of Mrs. Orr's
brother, Thos. Trathen.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

G. r. Wheeler took an auto load
consisting OF Mrs. j. w. Morton and
children, ]. +. Schoenecke and Bert
Barr, to Boise Tuesday to attend the
Sells-Floto circus.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

II you hear the Pathophons. you
win buy no other. @. A. HERDER.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

We are pulling out the apple
trees from our orchard. Trees con-
tain much first quality wood. VIII
give anyone all the trees they care
to haul away. First come, first serv-
ed. #. G. Ticknor.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Buy your wood and coal now.
Boise-P ayette Lumber Go.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

A fire alarm was turned In Tues
day afternoon for small blaze in a
pile of rubbish In the rear OF the
Mellen Hotel. The fire was started
from burning pile Of garbage and
was put out with several pals of
water before the fire department
reached the scene.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

IoR. Phone 1871. Before p. M.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Mrs. j. w. Rowett visited In Boise
Wednesday.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs Ed. Goddard are the
parents of son born Monday.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

The call sent out Monday from
Ada county for men to go to Camp
Lewis ON the 22nd of July, included
the name OF Horace A. Allen OF
Mountain Home.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Mountain Home enjoyed one of the
heaviest rains July for many years
Tuesday. The several showers that
have fallen lately will make sure
crop for the dry land wheat farmers.
Lee Hill took load OF passengers
to Bruneau last Saturday evening,
and load to Boise for the circus
Monday.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13
Classified Eos.

A room for rent.
38 At. MRS. ]. w. THORNBURG
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Ii you hear the Pathophone, you
will buy no other. G.. A. HERDER!s
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

G. II. Maxwell has sold the Glenns
Ferry Gazette to man from Iowa
and will deliver possession the first
of August. Mr.. Maxwell is In class
la and will be called for service
within a short time. The Glenns
Ferry Gazette was founded ten years
ago by Geo. F. Lee and has had four
owners since, G. p. Diehl, w. U.
Hews, George Jones and MIR. Max
well.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Chick Smoot, who was employed In
the New Time Office as printer sew
eral years ago. Is listed among the
men called for service July % from
Boise iCty.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Someone Is spreading poison on the
streets of Mountain Home for some
sinister purpose, Monday evening
day belonging to Stanton Park picked
up a baraof peanut candy on the
street, nearly In front of the Weaver
theatre, and ate 1t. In a short time
the dog showed symptoms of poison
ing and Mr.. Parks called DR.. Proctor,
who gave the dog an emetic and other
treatment DR.. Proctor diagnosed
the trouble as strychnine poisoning
and stated that there was nothing in
the dogs stomach except the candy.
One doesn't place candy out as dog
poison, and number Of people in
town are wondering who was the
intended victim.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Rich Thompson Is employed as
night clerk at the Mellen hotel.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-13

Physical examinations of the
young men who registered June 5th
were started Wednesday, all of those
who claimed no exemption being
called for the examinations. OF the
thirteen called In all but two passed
and we're pronounced physically At
by Or. Mather. The two, Sidney
Nelson and Harry Wilmot, went to
Shoshone Thursday for examination
by the district board.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

have shown that th's city has a brand new problem-and a serious one-to face. It is legacy of the influenza epidemic-and it involves the welfare of nearly score of little children wto have been left motherless, and in d number of cases full orphans, as the result of the raYages of what in the light of these days seems little less than plague Some children. who are left without father and mother, are 1T a situation that arouses the sym pathy of all who hear about them Other children have only their fathers to care for them. In other cases the wage earner is gone and the mother is at her wits ends to keep her little flock together. Mrs. W. J. Bartlett, who is interested in Child Welfare work and kindred organizations, said Tuesday afternoon that nine persons called at her home last Saturday seek
 ing solutions for the care of children who have lost parent or parents in the epidemic.
 Some of these children will be sent to the county home. where if reIa- t.ves are able. the board of the little ones will be paid. Some of the chil- Gren-mere babies-cannot be sent to the home, however. and places must be found for them.
 The problem is one, Mrs Bartlett
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

lngham, work was continued on pa- Jamas and childrens dresses for the Belglans. The Long Cove contingent or the auxiliary sent in some finely knitted articles and are piecing a quilt, meeting every Wednesday afternoon at the home of some member
 Many hundreds of railroad ties that have been assembled at the yard of the railroad station here were loaded on freight cars last week and taken to different points along The New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad.
 Mrs. o. E. Newton attended the Mothers and Daughters supper giv- en under the auspices Of the Woman's s Foreign Missionary society in the Fed eral Street M. E. church, New London, Thursday evening.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Winchester and Mrs. Hooker of Norwich were the guests of J. Otis Winchester at the bungalow, at Perkins place, Friday afternoon and evening. Mir. and Mrs. Horace H. Sears and son. Alfred, from West Haven, were week and guests of Mrs. Sears sister, Mrs. Delphine Fish.
 John L. Rush of Montvi;Ie, who is the R. F. D., carrier, from this office oNOI tHe IOCdI IouCes HdS ndO JOnn Mc- 1 Guire of the Lester district, substi- tuting for him the past week, while MT. Rush's automobile is receiving re- pairs.
 Linemen have been busy the past week placing new arms and stringing wires on the telegraph poles along the track of the N. Y, N. IT. & H. rail- road.
 Miss Caroline B. Freeman was the ! guest of friends in Norwich last week and attended the meeting Tuesday ey- ening of the Norwich Round Table l Percy Norman of the Steamer Rich ard Pick is spending two weeks va cation at the home of his mother et Allyn's Point and enjoying the hunt ing season.
 MT. and Mrs. Irwin Haley, of Brook.
 lyn, N. Y, who have been recent
 guests at the home of their son-in- law
 and daughter, MT. and Mrs Billings r. s. Crandall at Stoddard's Wharf
 have returned to their home, Mrs
 Haley stopping for short time at hel
 summer home in Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
GALES FERRY

The Harvest supper given at the
 home of MT. and Mrs. Billings F. $. Crandall, at Stoddard's Wharf, Friday evening for the benefit of the United
 War fund, was largely attended. The fine supper served consisted of fried chicken, creamed potatoes, fried sweet potatoes, brown bread, nut bread, biscuit, cabbage salad, pump kin pie. Indian pudding and coffee. The table decorations were green and
 white candles in glass candlesticks. Elwin Haley of Brooklyn, N. Y., fath- CT of Mrs. Crandall, acted as host. The walters were young men from the sub marine base, three ensigns, and oth- CTS, from the celerical force there. Mrs. Crandall was assisted by Mrs. Walter M. Buckingham, the Misses Mathew son, Miss Alice Satterlee, Mrs. Charles B. McGowan of the village, with Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. Otis and others from
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
Browns Crossing. Fifty-fve dollars was netted

Browns Crossing. Fifty-five dollars was netted-
 In the M. E. church Sunday morn ing Rev. o. E. Newton spoke from Romans 8:37. the theme being, We Are More than Conquerors Through Him That Loved Us. Rev. MT. Newton read a letter from J. L. Bartholomew, D. D., chairman of the Worlds Pro- gramme conference for the centen- ary of the M. E. church of this dis trict, which is being observed by Alcoholism this year, urging the at tendance of iaynen at the conference at Fremont Temple, Boston, Decem- Der and 1.
 At the Sunday school session the
 banner class in offering was Mrs. o. E. Newton and the banner class in travel from Egypt to Canaan. Miss Mary Birch's class, which had com pleted fifty miles. Rev. MT. Newton and Dudley c. Perkins assistant superin- | tendent were made guides to point out
 the interesting places and dscribe them and to call for assistance from any member of the school in the work | to promote interest and study.
 At the Thursday afternoon meet ing of the Red Cross at the home of
 the chairman, Mrs. Waite: M. Buck
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

the address and Mrs. Sehoonmaker who is an able speaker, has made Q special study of her subject.
 Already farmers and others who raise poultry are being sought out ir order that birds may be obtained fol Thanksgiving day, a week from to- morrow The supply has not beer over abundant in this territory for more than year. and the focks here are being steadily depleted by buyers who take poultry away in truck loa6 lots to the city markets
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
THE nH Hd ES MNSz1, CHURCH GOA RIAHIY

said, that will call for the careful con, slderation of the people of the city. It is not so difficult to find homes for the little ones for short time, but finding them permanent homes is an entirely different matter.
 Mrs. Bartlett will call this ctty's plight in this matter to the attention Of the Child Welfare League, at it's meeting in Hartford tomorrow.
 Peter McCueen, noted lecturer, whes has just returned from Europe gave, an address at the assembly hall at the high school Tuesday evening. Watertown.-Many new cases of in- fuenza have broken out in and about Watertown within the last two days.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

New Rritain.-The board of water commissioners has issued warning to the people of the city urging them to be careful in using water because of the continued dry weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

CYR BUILDING DAN l FL SON
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
INDEBTEDNESS OF THE COUNTY

Receipts and Disbursements of the County of New London for the Year Ending September Both, 1918
 RECEIPTS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20

markable and lucky escapes have
ever seen. His plane took fire, but
he managed to so slide and handle
the machine as to prevent the
flames from reaching the wings
which are made of material that
burns as rapidly as dry paper. He
made the earth and stepped out of
the plane just in time to see all
but the motor and metal parts go
up in flames
Il tell you held my breath while
witnessing that performance. While
my brother here" Lieutenant Lerch
said, pointing to Robert, may have
had some exciting times while on
the high seas the high air proves
as thrilling most of the time and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20

without physical examination. into
other forms OF insurance which
may be prescribed by regulations
and as the inusred men may re-
quest
1t is important that the insur-
ance be not allowed TO lapse, for,
once it is lost. government war risk
insurance can never be regained,
and physical impairment as a re-
suit of the war may make it tmpos'
sible to obtain insurance through
private companies.
More than 100000 officers and
men OF the army and navy are now
insured by the government with a
total of more than 100000 900
against death or total disability.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20

the stunts" he has pulled while
flying, mentioning one time espe-
cially, when another pilot was driv-
ing the plane, making daredevil
slides and glides in an attempt to
thrill some passing college girls.
We slid, alright" Lieutenant
Lerch said, but little too far be
cause we lost all of our oil and had
to land at once. How that fellow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20
URGES SOLDIERS
KEEP INSURANCE
UP INDEFINITELY

Soldiers and sailors who are be-
ing discharged from service should
be impressed with the desirability
of retaining their government war
risk insurance indefinitely, the sec
rotary of the treasury announces
Government war risk insurance,
the cheapest that has ever been
written. can be kept in its present
form for five years after leaving
the service, when it will be changed,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20

made a landing where we were
shall never know"
Seeing a fellow aviator manage
burning plane from an altitude of
16, 900 feet is no fun when you ex-
pect to see him nangled and in
stantly killed, Lerch says
"One of the pilots had that expe-
rience," he says. but he was not
killed. 1t was one Of the most re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20

more so when its overseas and one
is in battle. One experience / never
had, much to my regret, is a crack
at the Huns while up in the air."
he concluded.
Lieutenant Edward and Robert
Lerch's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ].
Lerch. live az 431 Fourth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20

The insurance holds good for dealt
or disability no matter wat the
cause. II is not limited to death Or
disability caused by the war.
Soldiers and sailors viii prc1a-
bly, be informed before they leave
the service of the steps 70 be takaH
10 continue the payment OF pre-
miums. In case this information is
not given them. the men or their
families are requested 10 write =
once to the bureau OF war risk in
surance of the treasury department
at Washington and make arrar &c
ments for the regular payment o
the premiums
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20

Qufnine That Does Not Afiect Head
Because of its tonic and laxative
effect LAXATIVE BROMO QUI-
NINE (Tablets) can be taken by
anyone without causing nervous
ness or ringing in the head There
is only one 'Bromo Qu!nine." z.
W. GROVES signature on the box.
30c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20
ON VESSEL FOR
YEAR THAT HAS
SUNK TWO SUBS
Robert 1. Lerch Detailed on Levia-
than Tells Of Experiences in
Carrying Troops Over.
MAKES TEN ROUND TRIPS
His Brother, Lieutenant Edward
LeTch, Arrives Home VIII
Honorable Discharge.

While Lieutenant Edward LCrch
vas going through stunts" neces-
sary for overseas service in bat
ling the Germans. his brother. Rob
srt A Lerch. ships filter on the
raviathau. was engaged n trans
0,rting thousands Of American sol
5iers from the United States TO
france and England
Today both lads are home. Lieu
teuant LerCh from Camp Dick, Dali
las. Texas. with an honorable dis
charge. and Robert LerCh from New
York on q short furlOuEh.
How IL feels to see an enemy sub
marine prepare to attack the very
boat on which one is riding. is
what Robert LeTch can tell easily
The I.eviathan holds TO its credit
the honor of sinking two enemy
submarines
On May 50. last, the Leviathan's
guns fred % shells at two enemy
subs and succeeded IN sinking both,
4 was standing Just between two
OF the ships larger guns watching
the submarine slide through the
water q short distance away when
the guns opened fire. Robert said.
i was deaf for three hours after
ward. Although We sent many
shells after the subs and they re-
turned tOTpedOes. the only damage
done to our boat was caused by
the backfre OF our own guns. You
see the Leviathau was not built as
a warship, but was the old Father
land. German Steamship
Wears CheFrOns.
On his arm Robert Lerch wears
the gold service cheYTOns given by
the naval department TO those serv-
ing for a certain period on the high
seas and in the submarine zone. He
enlisted in the navy on May II,
1917, and made his first trip on Oct.
II Of the same year. He has made
10 round trips TO France and Eng
land. each time the boat taking 49,
600 soldiers and members OF the
military forces. He leaves Jan. 7
for another round trip
His furlough to Rock Island was
brought about by the return of his
vessel to the United States. 1t car
Tied returning troops and was
loaded TO capacity.
Although application has been
made by him for discharge from
the navy, Robert expects TO remain
in the service for the remainder
of his time" having enlisted for a
period of four years.
Lieutenant Edward Lerch has been
through the griIIing in the aerial
service Of the army. having attend
ed the school Of fire at Fort Sill,
Okla. and has spent his time" in
aerial observation work.
He speaks enthusiastically of
The Washington herald., 1918-09-03
CAPITAL YOUNG MAN
IS DEAD OF WOUNDS
Bernard Mcdonald Officially Listed
by Department.

Bernard Mcdonald was reported on
last nights casualty list as dead cf
wounds received III acton
he kTldTr vas rri o'ted missing n
action some oays ago, but his mother
declared that she did not believe that
her son had returned to the front
after being taken 10 a hospital behind
the lines suffering from severe
wounds
In letter to his mother. written on
July IS. Mcdonald told he- that he
had been wounded. and in later let
ter stated he expected to return to the
front within the month. Both of these
letters were written after the War
Department had declared hinI to he
missing IN action.
Mcdonald was born IN this city
twenty-one years ago and was edu-
Gated in the Washington schools. He
has two brothers now In the service.
His father. John D. McDoraid. Of
1926 Georgia avenue. Is a former menu
Der of the Marine Corps. He has heen
employed for twenty-eight years In
the machine shop Of the Capital Trac-
ton Company.