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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
SENATE AIRCRAFT PROBE
WILL BE BROAD ONE

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WASHINGTON, May S-Deter-
mined 10 give the American people
an accounting for every one Of the
billions OF dollars appropriated by
congress for the army. the senate
military affairs committee today
stood ready 70 launch It's inquiry in
10 the aircraft program entirely
apart from the investigation 10 be
conducted by the department OF
justice under the presidents orders.
The committees investigation will
be much broader in scope than that
of the department OF justice IL
proposes to reach into the very
depths OF the aircraft program and
give the nation facts covering the
entire production.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
PREMIER VISITS
AMERICANS IN
AM|ENSSECTOR
FrenChman is Much Pleased
With Appearance of U. S.
Units Helping to Hold
Battle Front.
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WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
on THE FRENCH BATTLE
FRONT. May 6.-Oelayed)-Pre-
mier Clemenceau. of France, has
paid his first visit to the American
troops assisting the French in the
defense of Amiens. He mOtored TO
the headquarters of the American
commander and inspected the bill
let's, being much pleased with the
appearance of the American units
holding that sector of the French
front.
The premier praised the showing
of the American soldiers and con-
ferred for an hour with an Amer
lean general. NJ. Clemenceau was
warmly received by the officers and
men.
There was less artillery action
last night but the aviators were
busy.
Both sides are busy throwing up
entrenchments in the absence Of
regular earthwOrks.
American gas experts say that
the gas thrown by the Germans in
glass bottles is not new. The
enemy has not discovered any new
brand of gas but is using a mixture
of old gases in his new method OF
attack.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
NEUTRAL STEAMSHIP
ARRIVES IN u. S. PORT,
FIRST SINCE WAR BEGAN
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AN ATLANTIC PORT. May s.
With the distinction of being the
first new neutral steamship to reach
this port since the war started. the
rwegian-American liner Stavan-
gerfjord dOcked here today on her
maiden voyage. She carried no pas
sengers, but passengers will be book
ed for her return voyage next week.
The Stavangergjord is the first
transatlantic line. to have a sep
arate cabin for each steerage pas
senger and she can accommodate
600 steerage passengers. She also
has accommodations for go first cab
in and 300 second cabin passengers.
The StavangergjOrd is a twin
screw vessel of $4,000 tons displace-
ment and cost S4.25O. 900.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
SINKING OF U-S0ATS
"STEADILY INCREASING"

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LONDON. May S.-"The sinking
OF German submarines steadily in
creases." said Thomas MacNamara.
parliamentary secretary Of the ad-
miralty. n a report at Bristol He
added that the destruction OF mer-
chant ships has fallen steadily
month by month. The output of ton
mage is now well ahead Of that in
1917. The demand for immediate
ship production in England is now
large. however.
Mr.. MacNamara declared that the
big program made for England and
America would take time 20 mature
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
BRITISH U-B0ATS ATTACK
40 SHIPS SUCCESSFULLY
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WASHINGTON. May s. British
submarines have successfully at
tackled no less than 40 enemy war
ships, according 10 statement
from the British admiralty received
here this afternoon. The statement
fails 20 make clear during what
period these operations occurred.
II was pointed out that as the enemy
rarely allows his above water YES
sells out of the confines OF his har-
bOrs, very few opportunities are
for attacks Accordingly the record
is here considered remarkable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
c. O.P. VOTE IN
PRIMARIES IS
VERY LIGHT
Democrats Poll Over Thou
sand More Than RepubIi-
CanS-Raab Renamed
For Clerk.

Complete official returns from all
of the 53 precincts in the county in
Tuesdays primaries give Lem j.
Dare a majority of 93 votes over I.
d. Mott for the republican nomina-
ton for Judge of the superior
court Mr.. Oare received 1856 votes
and Mott, 1858.
The complete returns from the
county were tabulated by $3.50
o'clock Wednesday afternoon by the
election board at the court house.
Edgar 5. Anderson defeated VIII
l.. Cady for the republican nomina-
ton for state senator in a close race.
Anderson received 1857 votes and
Cady 1.133.
In the race for the republican
nomination for representative
Francis NJ. Hamilton. Arthur w.
Barnard and c. B. Byers were
nominated.
Chester r. Montgomery was nom
mated by the democrats for Judge
of the superior court over John w.
SCHNEIDER of Mishawaka by a ma
jority of 1925 votes.
Samuel p. Schwartz won out for
the democratic nomination for
prosecutor over Dan b. Nye by a
majority of 342.
NJ GOrsk led in the race for the
democratic nomination for repre-
sentative. Irving Goss and Louis
Segety also being nominated.
George NJ. Raab easily won the
democratic nomination for county
clerk. defeating Albert Tellson.
Wolf Majority 246.
In the race for the democratic
nomination for county auditor.
Arthur F. Wolf won over Frank
Mayr, jr., by a majority of 246
votes
In the republican race for the
county treasurership nomination. C.
w Cole was nominated. Nelson
Jones ran second.
Bert Klysz won over Charles
Allardt for the democratic nomina-
tion for county recorder. Frank
Niezgodzki carried off the democrat
ic nomination for sheriff with Ralph
s. Osborne running second.
DR. Harry Helmen was nominated
by the democrats for coroner. In
the republican race Tor the nomina-
tion for coroner, c. Z. Savery won
over Z. P. Wagner.
John A. Swanson defeated Will
lam l. Mes and Horace NJ. Kauff-
man for the republican nomination
for recorder. Martin Mochel defeat
ed David +. Moore for the republi-
can nomination for county assessor.
NJ. L. Brummit won out over FL
mer l.. Yoder for the republican
nomination for commissioner for the
western district. l. :. Crul defeat
ed Schuyler Rose by a close margin
for the republican for commission
er for the eastern division.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
GERMAN CODE
IS NOW HELD BY
GOVERNMENT 7
Secrets of BeTnStOrff'S Means
of Communication Are
Now An Open Book to
United States.
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ALBANY. y. Y. May s.-The
code used by the German foreign
office TO communicate with Count
Johann Won Bernstorff when he was
directing German activities in the
United States is now an open book
in the possession of the government.
Through the efforts OF Atty. Gen.
Merton T.. Lewis Of New York, who
conducted the investigation which
led 10 the execution of Paul BOlO
Pasha in Paris for treason the Won
Bernstorn code has been decipher-
ed. reconstructed and turned over 20
the federal authorities.
In addition 10 the code. Atty. Gen.
Lewis has furnished the Washing
ton authorities with a complete in
dex Of names and subjects involved
in the investigation of the Hugo
Schmidt Deutsches bank negotia-
tions. a summary OF the inquiry
made into the wool activities OF
German agents and the special re-
port on remittances by the kaiser 5
foreign office TO South American
countries TO defray German prop
aganda expenses
Used by Paymaster.
The deciphered code is the one
used by Hugo Schmidt who was
paymaster in this country OF the
German foreign office and which he
attempted 10 destroy by burning the
original copy i'm the Deutsche Nerein
German club) In New York City
when ne became entangled in the
investigation of BOlo Pasha's actiV-
ties by the attorney general. When
his name was linked with that OF
the men recently executed by the
French government Schmidt went
10 the German club which the
kaiser's agents visited. There, in the
presence of an assistant. Charles
Schuchard. he tossed the copy Of the
code into a furnace.
Fragmertary evidence OF the code,
however. was discovered in
Schmidt's office This enabled
DEPUTY Atty. Gen. Alfred r. Becker
TO reconstruct the code. From thou
sands OF wireless messages n
Schmidt's office which were dupli-
Gated at SayVrle and Tuckerton
wireless stations Atty. Gen Lewis
deciphered the code.
Wrote Confirming Letters.
Schmidt IL was said. had made il
q practice 10 write letters TO confirm
wireless messages sent from branch
e. OF the Deutsches bank in South
America where there was no cen
sorship at the time. This aided Lew
Is.
Schmidt's name in code was sid
nav Pickford" BolO Pasha was 81
Regis" Capt Boy-Ed was Richard
Houston" and Won Papen, Thomas
Hoddson"
The German war Office was coded
as William FoNley" while the
words "A boy born yesterday. both
well meant The remittance Of
German war loan bonds mentioned
in YOUR wireless arrived safely.
Copper and wool. large supplies Of
which were obtained here for ship
rnent through neutral countries We're
also coded schmidt investigation
showed. used the code considera biy
in attempts 90 deliver war necessar-
les 20 Germany.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
KAISER HURRlES BACK
TO P0TSDAM AS DIET
Rejects SUFFRAGE BILL

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AMSTERDAM. May S.-The
kaiser's return 10 Potsdam from
great headquarters was due 10 the
crisis resulting from the rejection
of the manhood suffrage bill by the
Prussian diet said .advices from
Berlin today Count Won Hertling
was summoned 10 Potsdam 20 make
a report en- the matter.
The foregoing cab'egram gave the
first intimation that the manhood
suffrage measure had been rejected.
A dispatch received yesterday said
that the bill had passed the lower
house of the Prussian diet
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
NEWSPAPER PREDICTED
REVOLUTION IN Russia

iDternutIOudI NtWs otI' To
PARIS May S.-M Duval, man
ager OF the newspaper Bonnet
Rouge. who is under investigation
on the charge OF dislOyalty. pre-
dicted two years in advance that a
revolution would break out in Rus
sia and that italy would be invaded,
according 10 testimony in court.
Not alone that but ". Duval also
foretold the present battle which
has been raging on the western
front since March 21 The testi-
mony ca Used a sensation.
The allegation was made that the
Bonnet Rouge received money from
German sources 10 disseminate
German propaganda in France.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
HEAVY transform
HALTS ACTIVITY
American Aviator Missing Be-
Iieved to Have Been
Shot Down by Foe.
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WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE GO p. M, May IA
heavy rainstorm drenched the Amer
lean front in Lorraine and along the
Meuse river this afternoon interfer-
ing with artillery and airplane ac-
tivity Earlier in the day enemy
snipers had been very active.
Following a series of thrilling air
encounters over the American front
northwest of Toul Capt. James Nor
man Hall of Colfax, Iowa. failed to
return ana is believed to have been
shot down or forced to land 10 miles
inside the German lines.
Hall was formerly flying with the
French army. but was afterwards
transferred 10 the American forces
Attacked by Quartet.
Accompanied by iwo lieutenants,
Hall left the hangers this morning
for patrol duty between St. Mihiel
and Pont a Mousson. The weather
was cloudy He was attacked by 4
group of four Germans. now be-
lieved 20 have been attached TO the
well known boche Flying Circus. ="
The battle cpened 5000 feet up. the
American leading the attack against
German whose machine was
covered with yellow and white
stripes. The German began to circle
earthwards when he suddenly tilted
his machine gun upwards and let
loose.
Capt. Hall dived earthward
meantime striving 10 retain control
of his machine trying 10 make a
safe landing over Pagny- Sur Mosel-
le
The leutenants accompanying
Hall continued the duel for several
minutes. during which two Of the
German machines suddenly dived
downwards. II was not known by the
Americans whether the Germans
had abandoned the fight or whether
they had been hit by machine gun
bullets
Drove Nicuport Machines.
The American pilots in this en-
counter drove fast Nieuport ma
chimes Two other American planes
protecting two photographing ma
chimes. engaged two Albatross air
planes. One of the Germans dived
earthwards. apparently out of con-
trol. landing two miles behind the
German lines.
Five other German aircraft drop
ped out Of the clouds and attacked
one Of our planes. which retired
safely. There has been much aerial
activity along the entire front. II is
believed that the Germans. upon
learning that there were Americans
opposing them. concentrated some
Of their crack flyers on this front.
Capt Hall is an author Of note
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
BRITISH FRONT
IS ADVANCED
NEAR SOMME
German Artillery Develops In
tense Activity in Meter
en- and KENNEL
Sectors.
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LONDON. May S.-The British
front has been advanced In thres
different localities between the SOM
me and Ancre rivers. the war office
announced today.
CThe sector between the Somme
and Ancre rivers lies east 10y north
east Of Amiens on the Picardy bat
tie feldD
on the Flanders front the German
artillery developed intense activity
this morning in the sectors OF Met
eren and KENNEL
During the night the German ar
tnlery bombarded the allied posi-
tions around Robecq, LOGON and st.
Julian.
In the minor operations on the
Picardv front the British captured
some prisoners.
Official Text
The text OF the official report fol-
lows:
"As a result Of successful minor
operations during the night the
British line was advanced a short
distance between the Somme and
Ancre rivers in three different locaii-
ties. The British captured few
prisoners.
Hostile artillery was active
throughout the night in the regions
OF Robecq. LOGON and St Julien
Early this morning the enemy
artillery developed great activity in
the sectors Of Meteren and KEN
mel"
The Germans are cannonading
over the greater part Of the Flanders
front. apparently with an eNidem
view 20 keeping the British guess
ing as TO where the next infantry
thrusts will be made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08

Ukrainian Premier
Wounded During
Rioting in Kiev
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COPENHAGEN. May S.-The
premier of Ukrainia (Russia) has
been wounded during riots and "A
state Of anarchy is threatened in
the country, said a dispatch from
Berlin today. giving the socialist
newspaper Vorwaerts as its author
ity.
Several persons were killed in
Kiev Cthe capital Of Ukrainia) dur
ing the outbreaks.
Admissions by German newspa-
pers show that a grave state of af-
fairs exists in Ukrainia. The Ger
mans are dominating the country by
force of arms. Although there is n
faction of the Ukrainsns friendly
with the Germans apparently the
bulk Of the country is hostile to
them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
M'ADOO IN BED WITH
ATTACK OF T0NSllITlS

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WASHINGTON, May S.-William
c.. McAdoo. railways director and
secretary of the treasury, was still
in bed today with "A severe attack
of tonsilitis. Rear Admiral Cary T..
Grayson. the presidents physician.
said that il would be several days
before Mr.. McAdoo could return %
his duties.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
GET CONFIRMATION OF
SINKING OF TYLER

internatohal NtWt SET
WASHINGTON MAY S.-Con-
frmation Of the sinking OF the
American steamship Tyler hy a SUBJ
marine of the coast Of France on
Nav 8. was received today by the
navy department. The dispatch gave
the names OF the ave members Of
the armed guard who perished an
they will be announced by the de-
partment. probably late this after
noon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
May Register Men
Every Quarter if
Demand Increases
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WASHINGTON, May S.-Ths
necessity for the quarterly registra-
ton Of men who become q If the
demand for men increases was
impressed upon the house military
affairs committee today by Provost
Marshal Gen. Crowder.
He asked for an appropriation Of
$4,000, 600 10 cover the work of his
department during the next fiscal
year Some of the items were made
larger than seemed absolutely neces-
sary, because of the possibility that
quarterly registration will have TO
be resOrted to, he said
Last year a total of $4,000, 600
was appropriated for the use Of the
provost marshal generals office. OF
this amount S7.O0O,OOO remained
untouched. Gen. Crowder said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
AUSTRALIAN TROOPS
MAKE PlCAR0I GAINS
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LONDON. May S.-Australian
troops were the ones who made
more gains on the Picardy battle
front northeast Of Amiens). ac-
cording 10 unofficial advices this
afternoon. They advanced 500 yards
on "a front OF 600 Yards at one point
and extended their lines 500 yards
on another front 500 yards wide
The hrst advance was made north
Of the Somme river. near Sally Sec.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
BOSS" Graham's Candidate Loses by SO;
Arthur Wolf RenOminated For Auditor
How They Stand
Official Totals Of BaIIoting in Primaries
From All of the 53 Precincts
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN,

For Congressman
18th District.
Andrew J. Hickey, 2,234.
Judge Superior Court.
Thomas D. Mott, ,263; Lem
j. Oare, 1886.
State Senator.
Will E. Cady, 1,I33; Edgar
S. Anderson, 1857.
Representative.
Arthur w. Barnard, i,442 ;
c. B. Byers, ,464; Francis M.
Hamilton, 1903; Asa E. Mat
thewS, 1914; Arthur Moon,
946.
County Treasurer.
G. w. Cole, f,1ot; Alexis Co
quillard. 682; Nelson Jones,
726; John Mountain, 372.
County Recorder.
Horace M. Kaufman. $50;
William L. Mes, 878; John A.
Swanson, 932.
Coroner.
c. E. Savery. l,265; E. P.
Wagner, 1892.
County Assessor.
Martin MOchel, 1873; David
p. Moore, 801.
County Commissioner
Eastern district.
L. S. Crull, 1882; Schuyler
Rose, t,f45.
County Commissioner
(Western district. }
Nj. L. Brummit, 1858; Elmer
E. Yoder, 1907.
County Council.
F. D. Warner, 1,635; c. A.
OStrom, i,t72; H. q. EggleS-
ton, 1901.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
ANLERICAN IS CTTED.

LONDON. May Second Lieut.
AIonzo NJ. Seymour OF Peekskill. y
Y. is the first American aviator 20
receive French army corps cita-
fiou and the Croix de Guerre for Oh
servation work carried out i'm an
aeroplsne in bad weather said "A
Paris dispatch 10 the Times today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
RUSS ARMY OF 100000
MARCHES ON FINLAND

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COPENHAGEN Nay s-A1
army of 100, 600 Russians is march
ing on Finland from Petrograd. ac-
cording 70 Information received hero
today
The Finnish government has re-
fused % issue passports to Russians
on the ground that the two coun-
tries are a. var.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
CoNnLNsATING CINIIINNs.

PARIS, May S.-The chamber Of
deputies has passed a bill compen-
sating civilians for the part they
have done in helping France 90 vic
tory France is the FIRST country TO
dopt such measure.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
SAY SINN FEINERS
ARE GERMANY'S ALLIES
farnationaI Nous Serviee

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LONDON. May Sir Edward
Carson. leader OF the Irish union
lists who oppose home rule. has sent
a letter TO the press stating that the
government has evidence that the
Sinn Feiners are in alliance with
Germany.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
ARTILLERY CONTINUES
ACTIVE ALL NIGHT.
nternlfInnal - SerEIre

International News Service;
PARIS. MAY S.-HeaHy artillery
duels continued throughout the
night north and south Of the Ayrc
river con the Picardy battle front
southeast of Amiens) the French
war Office announced today The
text OF the communique follows.
There was great activity on the
part OF both artilleries 20 the nOrth
and south Of the Avre river.
The enemy tried several coup
de mains west Of Montdidier and in
the sectors of Themes. Hangard
and Grievesnes. but all were broken
up. We made some prisoners.
There is nothing TO report from
the rest of the front
American soldiers are nolQins
part OF the battle front in the region
OF the Avre river.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
For Congressman,
18th District.

18th District.
Henry A. Barnhart, 3,437.
Judge Superior Court.
Chester R. Montgomery, D
78S; John w. SCHNEIDER, 1900.
Prosecuting Attorney.
Dan B. Nye. i,595; Samuel
p. Schwartz, 1887.
Representative.
AlphonSe Dhoker, i,2t6; Nj.
GorSki, 1850; Irving GoSS, t.
983; William Klinkner, 1850;
Louis Segety, 1880; H. J..
Weinke, 864.
CoGnty Clerk.
George M. Raab, 1850; A.
TellSon, l,O45.
County Auditor.
Frank Mayr, jr., i,649; Ar
thur F. Wolfe, 1895.
County Recorder.
Charles Allardt, 1900; Bert
KlySZ, 2,O28.
Sheriff.
John P. Gully, S52; Frank
Niezgodzki, 1900; Ralph S.
Osborne, l,l69; Frank Singler,
$50.
Coroner.
H. Helman, l,01i; d. w. Nc
Namara. 7OI. II. f NitOu 900.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
LONDON PAPERS COME
TO PREMIER'S SUPPORT
IN MAURICE CHARGES
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LONDON. May S.-The Times and
Daily Mail (two Northcliffe newspa-
pers) came to the support Of Pre-
mier Lloyd George today in the in
cident involving charges by Gen.
Maurice that misstatements had
been made regarding certain mill
tary affairs.
Both papers expressed the belief
that the premier would be able 10
Justify his statements.
The press differs as 10 the merits
of the two judges who Chancellor
Law said would be appointed TO in
cuire into Gen. Maurice's declara-
ton 1t is possible that a parlia-
mentary committee will be appurat-
ed to make the investigation. The
papers agree, however. that an in
quiry is necessary for the honor Of
parliament.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08

The matters TO which the state
ments refer are the number Of white
troops operating in MesOpotamia
and the fighting strength Of Sir
Douglas Haigs army at the begin
ming of the German offensive
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08

Capt Hall is an author Of note.
he wrote "Kitchener's Mob"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
Coroner.

H. Helman, l,6li;D. w. Nc
Namara, 70l; H. E. Vitou, 900.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
County Commissioner
(Western district.

NJ. L. Brummit, 1853; Elmer
E. Yoder, 1907.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
Wolf Nominated
THE WEATHER

Indiana-Probably showers to-
night and Thursday. Lower Michi-
gan-Partly cloudy tonight and
Thursday. probably showers. warm
er tonight. except in extreme south
east portion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-08
County Council.

F. D. Warner, 1905; c. A.
OStrom, i,172; H. q. EggleS-
ton, 1901.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-07
Personals.


Mrs. Margaret cambridge. OF Fair
mont. is visiting relatives in town
Miss Gertrude Criss and Mrs. Beryl
Criss were business callers in town.
Henry Gaskins and daughters, Mrs.
John Swager. of BoothsvilIe. were
calling on relatives in town Wednes-
Mrs. Hermaine Helmick and son.
John. OF Fairmont, were calling on
Mrs. Lee n. Satterfield yesterday.
Mrs. Joe Gerside. of Ida Nay. was
calling on Mrs. J. T. King, Of Brook
Nj. and Mrs. S. c. Meredith have re-
turned from Meadowbrook where they
were visiting their son, CAROL
Mr.. aad Mrs. George Thompson
new property in Brookdale.
Earl McDonal has had an attack
Of influenza.
Rev. A A. Dye and family were call