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New Britain herald., 1918-10-05
HIGH DEATH RATE
 DURING PAST WEEK
19 Residents SuCCumb, Exclusive
 Of Soldiers at Camp

The death rate in this city during the past week has been unusually high and a total of i 9 deaths were record ed in the city clerks office up to yes terday afternoon when the books were closed for the week. This is exclusive of the boys who died at camp. There were also seven marriage licenses is sued and 94 deeds were recorded. Of these, 2 were the following realty transfers:
 Giuseppe Leonardo to Francesca Marrotta, land and buildings on DaIy street.
 James P. Sullivan to John I4abienic, land and buildings on Orange street.
 Augusta Zehrer to Landers, F'rary & Clark, land and buildings on Center street.
 Stanley Nashatka to Frank Bulk oski. land and buildings on LaSalle street.
 Angelella Lamente to The Eastern MalleabIe Iron Co.,, land and buildings on Whiting and John streets.
 Henry G. Voight to New Britain General Hospital, land and buildings on Hawkins street.
 Paolo Vinci, ct. ux, to Angelina Lamente, land and buildings on Broad street.
 Sarah F. Hills, ct. al. to Ellen F. Clerkin, land and buildings on Plea sant street.
 Terance Riley to Rasario Aparo, land and buildings on Franklin street. Bessie Andrews, ct. al.. to Bodwell Land Co.,. land and buildings on Hill crest avenue.
 Bodwell Land Co, to Edwin War ren, land on Hillcrest avenue.
 Sven P. Hanson to Isadore Berko- witz, land and buildings on Lyons street.
 Frank F. Rackliffe, et el., to Babil- la Yohannan, ct al, land and build ings on Cherry street. Malcolm l.. Dahlquist ct. al., to Andrew Bergquist, et al., land and buildings on Dwight street Annie Bollerer et al, to Annie Krah, land and buildings on Fairview street.
 Francesca Marotto to Reinhold Hintz, land and buildings on Daly street.
 African Methodist F. Zion Church to Daniel J. Hayes land and buildings on Chestnut street Harry Najarian to Sutton Najarian, land and buildings on Union street. Alice J. Allen to Michael Tacionis land and buildings on Chestnut street Annie F. Newell to Carl J. Berg gren, ct. al.. land and buildings on Bassett street. Est. Emma F. Sarvan to Thomas J. Sarvan, land on Pleasant street. Pleasant street. Est. Barbara Hausmann to Pauline Jahn, ct. al., land and buildings on Maple street Edgar c. Linn to Freda c. Knebel, land on Burritt Heights. Est. August A. Beyer to Carl Beyer, land and buildings on Linden street Frank Baumberger to Girolamo Martello, land and buildings on Glen street and Rockwell avenue. Bodwell Land Go. to Mike Tynik, land and buildings on Derby street.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-05
LIFE OF GENE RAJ PERSHING

All too soon the vacation was e1 cd and he was back on the bluff ovl looking the Hudson, hard at wa again.
 The next two years passed VI swiftly. As a first classman Jo Pershing was made a cadet captal and given command of \ Compa1 This was the highest honor that a cadet could receive during his cour' and is further proof that he was cd sidered by his superiors to be of ceptiOnal worth not only as s1 ent, but as a soldier.
 At last graduation day came. Jo knew that his name was high on list and that he probably would be signed to the cavalry. His determl ation had won again.
 As he sat in Cullum Hall that d and listened to the commandant a to the secretary of war he realiz fully the lofty purpose to which now had dedicated his life. That c he received his commission as a s ond lieutenant in the cavalry. II commission, signed by Grover Gle land as President of the Uni States, is one of General Pershin most valued possessions.
 With the rest of his classmates, rushed back to the barracks to il what orders awaited him.
 CTo Be Continued)
New Britain herald., 1918-10-05
PUL..LAR
 & NIVEN
BOWLING RESULTS.

The New Britain bowlers showed flashes of their real form in a match last night in which they defeated Bristol by a large margin.
 Tn the first game Bristol started off with vim and secured a lead of IS pins before the local boys had be- come awake, but part way in the second string New Britain began to mow them down in punches. Larson and Foote shone in this string while Lofty continued to lay them down in consistent form, and when this string was finished the match was practically won, with New Britain 75 pins to the good. Tlre third string the locals annexed by a margin of 58 pins and finished up with the fine total of 1882.
 New Britain rolls the return match at Bristol on the 11th.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-05
CHAPTER TX.
(COn tinued)

Copyright, 1918, Dy William Fox) DEFORE the outbreak of the great worlds war the cavalry was the preferred branch of the service, and John Pershing, while in his year ling class, set his heart upon hay ing the crossed sabres of the cavalry on his collar after graduation. He knew he would not be given the privilege of choosing the branch in which he would serve, and all such assignments were made according to scholarship; so he had an additional incentive for study
 John was given his furlough the following summer and arrived home in all the glory of his gray uniform on the 4th of July, 1884.
 His mother was waiting on the steps for him, with the trace of tears in her eyes as she kissed her big sol dier boy. The neighbors did not give her much opportunity to have her son to herself that first day, for they insisted upon overwhelming him with admiring attention. They were most curious about his life at the academy, and marvelled at the striking uni form he wore
New Britain herald., 1918-10-05
COAI COMMISSION LOWERED.

State Fuel Director Thomas w.. Russell has advised manufacturers and dealers that the wholesalers com- missions on bituminous coal has been reduced from 35 cents to 26 cents. The new rule provides that on shipment from New York or New Jer- sey to this state a commission not in excess of 26 cent per ton can be charged. From other ports than New York and New Jersey 23 cents Is the maximum.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-05

the slaughtering had been given and the first he saw of the, COW was when it was taken to the slaughter house for inspection. The cattle was dis eased. After Mrs. HasSelback made her claim that he gave permission to do the slaughtering Dr. Witte denied it. Dr. A. A. Futile, a veterinarian, who was wanted as a witness in the case did not attend the session and a capias was ordered for him. The case was adjourned until Monday. David Gorfian, who was originally charged, testified that Mecklin did the killing.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-05
Boston Store

A decidedly attractive sec- tion in the store today is the
 DRESS GOODS.
 The leading novelties in k the popular Weaves in a charming collection of color- ings are ready for your in- SpeCtion, in Plaids, Stripes and solid colors.
 Here you will also find artistic designs in
 FANCY SILKS
 Suitable for Skirts, Waists M and Trimmings as we'll as the popular WeaVes in plain shades.
 Velvets and Velveteens in all desirable colors.
 Mccall Patterns 1Oc, 15c, 20c and 25c.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-05
VISITORS HERE.

MT. and Mrs. R. Louis Tryon are visiting Mrs. Tryons parents Mir. and Mrs. w. E. Montague of 11S Lin- clon street. MT. Tryon is on a fur tough from his duties in the over seas transportation service. Mrs Try on is having al enforced vacation from her duties as principal of the high school at MarshfieId. Mass
New Britain herald., 1918-10-05
FIRST ALARM SINCE AVG. 7

The fire department was called out this morning on an alarm from Box 414 for a fire in the home of M. Pazilewicz of 50 Putnam street
 Fire in a closet did damage to the amount of about $25. This is the first alarm of fire since August 7. The oldest members of the fire de- partment do not recall when such a long time elapsed between bell
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-25
a,a85 ENTEH NATION ARMY
TODAY Al CANT LEWIS

Scamp Lewis, June 96.--Today In
the big day In the movement Of draft
men OF the June contingent, wen
s.26b men are scheduled for intro
duction into the national army, Three
hundred and twenty from Washing
ton and Oregon came yesterday and
last night and by next Saturday night
10000 new men win have begun
their military training In the depot
brigados. More than n thousand n
day will come In for the remainder
OF the week.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-25
GER NAN OFFICIAL
STATES WAR AIMS

London. June 2s-Dr. Richard Won
Kuelman, German Foreign secretary
declared in the German reichstag yester-
day that Germany could not bind her
self to any pledges regarding Belgium
according to an Amsterdam dispatch
Referring to the war aims he said.
Germany wishes for herself and her
allies a strong, free independent ex
istence, within boundaries drawn for
us by history. overseas possessions
corresponding to our greatness and
wealth, freedom of the seas, carrying
our trade to all parts Of the world"
Won Kuehlmann laid the chief blame
for the instigatins of the war at Russia's
front door. He said that France, then
England we're next in culpability.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-25
SPANISH SHIP SUNK
CREW LANDED IN AFRICA

Madrid, June 25.-The captain OF
the Spanish sailing vessel Joaquima
reports his ship which sailed from
Cuba. was held up by a submarine
which declined to examine the ships
papers. The vessel was sunk and the
crew was afloat for five days. being
rescued of the coast OF Africa. The
vessel which picked them up landed
them all at Gibraltar except the cap
tain.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-25

Rome, June 25. The Italians forced
the last rear guard Of the reircaiing
Austriens to surrender today thus com
pleiely reoceupying the west bank Of
the river On tho mountain front In
tie Monte Grappa sector. The Italians
vigorously attacked the Austrians in
il'cting heavy losses, aud gaining con
siderable gronnd.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-25
ROGUE RIVER COURIER SCENE OF CONFEDERATION
AMERICANS MAKE
FURTHER ADVANCES

Washington June 1S--oenerai Psrsh.
int reported today iur,hsr American ad.
vaness and the capture OF hive machine
guns aud other material In the region OF
cha,eau Thisrry. The German counter
attack at Tceey was rspulssd. Several
Americans wee missing alter the raid
In Lorraine.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-25

The adjutant general at Portland
sent word to James Martin today that
the quota for Josephine county for the
next draft had been changed from 81
to 20. This has been done as Josephine
county has but 20 left in class |.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-25
AMMUNITION SEIZED IN
IRELAND ny THE POLICE

Dublin. June %. The police today
seized 10000 rounds OF ammunition
found In a consignment OF grain In
the Smlthfeld market. II is he
lieved the consignment formed part
OF a cargo Of arms and ammunition
landed on the northern coast some
time ago.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-25

Washington, June % "A dispatch to
the Italian embassy from Rome con-
firmed the announcement that prisoners
had been taken by the Italians number
ing $4,000, however. 1900 or $1,000 of
them had been captured during fighting
Of the past week.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-25
INTERIOR OF OFFICE A MASS Of CHARRED RUINS,
TYPE AND MACHINERY in CHAOTIC CONDITION

The Courier was today visited by destructive fire
which has left the interior of the building and the entire
mechanical department a of charred, blackened
smoked and water soaked ruins.
The fire originated in the back yard where the melting
of metal for the Linotype had been progress. The melt
ing pot had been placed of doors to avoid heating the
work Aznc covered board placed back OF and
short distance from the melting furnace, The zinc be-
came heated that the board gnited and the fire
spread to the wood shed which mass flames before
the fire discovered Within couple OF minutes the
flames had spread the rear walls which we're of wood
consrueton, and in another minute the interior of the
building roaring furnace.
The fire department responded Immediately and did
valiant work. saving the building with the exception of the
rear and putting the fire before the front office had
been reached by the flames.
Dense volumes OF smoke filed the rooms and rolled
forth from every opening hampeng the work of the fire
men, but Chief Cass, wearing smoke mask entered the
building and directed the streams of water.
The smoke penetrated every crevice OF the machinery
including the Linotype which will have to be taken apart
and thoroughly cleaned Books and records were smoked
but fortunately not burned.
The office furniture and library show the effects Of
smoke and water More than hundred sheets of glass
in the'parons broken and of the nine sheets
of plate glass in the front of the building cracked
The loss will amount to several thousand dollars fully
covered by insurance except for the stock paper which
has increased in price to such that the loss will
be considerable. Five tons of newspaper a commodity
which is now hard to secure, is scorched and ruined.
The Courier will be issued daily in abbreviated form
until necessary repairs to the building, electric wiring and
machinery can be made The issue today and for several
days is made possible through the courtesy of the Obser
by the of their job press The Courier cylinder
having been the only cylinder press in commission in
the city it will be several days before the paper will be
resumed in usual size.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-25
7s DEAD is TOTAL OF WRECK

Beloit, Wis. June 25.-The Ha-
genbeck Wallace circus today had
completed list Of its dead and miss
ing in the Gary, Ind, wreck, which
totals rs. or that number 81 we're
laborers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-25
HUNS REPULsEDIN
ATTACK ON FRENCH

Paris, June 7s--Thc Germans last
night attacked new Frcnce positions
in the region Of LePorte, north Of Aisne
but made no gains In surprise attacks
near woevre and Lorraine, the French
captured 20 prisoners
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-25

Paris. June 20 --Havas Agency The
Austrian losses total 200. OUo men nc
c'rding 70 Milan newspaper. Some
di isions los' two thirds OF their effect
ive,s The Italian cavalry advanced be.
yond the eastern bend Of the Piave.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-25

With the Italian Army on the
Piave. June 25.--An Italian stan Of
hcer arriving from the fighting zone
on tho Piave river, exclaimed;
Victory is ours We have put
the enemy across the Piave all the
way"
The present victory OF the Italian
army is considered by military off,
GERS TO be considered greater than
that OF the Austrians last fall. The
Austrian retreat was made in the
midst Of violent thunderstorm.
Vienna, June 25, via London---The
war Office announces today the exec.
uatIon OF Montello and the right
bank Of the Piave river by the Aus
trian troops.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-25

Washington, June 25. Official Rome
dispatches say that the Austians are in
full retreat. -
Sharp County record., 1918-05-03
WHAT A BOND WILL BUY
Even a $50 Investment viii Do Much
for Some Boy lover
There"

When you subscribe to the next Lib.
erty Loan you not only make a good
Investment, but contribute in direct
and practical way to feeding and
equipping the army or navy.
Here are a few Of the things even a
small investment in the bonds will ac
complIsh. They are taken from a list
prepared by the Treasury Depart
ment, and there are many others:
One $50 bond will buy trench knives
for a rifle company, or q hand greu.
ades, or II rifle grenades, or 81 cases
ot surgical Instruments for enlisted
mems belts, or 10 cases OF surgical
Instruments for officers belts.
A 800 bond will clothe a soldier. Or
feed a soldier for eight months. or
purchase five rifles or 30 rifle gren.
ldes, or t3 hand grenades, or 25
pounds Of ether, or ii5 hot.water bags
or 1000 surgical needles.
A 500 and a $50 bond will clolhe
and equip an infantry soldier for sery.
cs overseas, or feed a soldier for O
year.
Two 800 bonds will purchase a
horse or mule for cavalry, artillery or
other service
Three 800 bonds will clothe sol
dier and feed him for one year 10
France, or buy O motorcycle lor a ma
chine gun company,
Four 800 bonds will buy IN X.ra,
outfit
One $500 bond will supply bicycle
for the headquarters company Of an
infantry regiment
Sharp County record., 1918-05-03
The FARM AND THE aATlOa
Aarleultnr,', Must ~ rt.lr sc ar-
Hslp Win Wsrla Wsr

Every now md fhsr IN 1riv'ns
through the sountrv. 0ns sa.s psr
tioularly well kent farm Eysrvthlus
10 In shape and srsry-hing indiest..
prosperity fha i'rm Il . 'ueca.
What II the sssrat ~ ,his7 n .
that everybody IN NE plaes Ia srsr
man, helping himself and hslping rs
others All work and all work 'ogs'h.
or No matter what the wsathsr ~
matter what attacks me crons, M
matter what the msrks,, me business
prorpevs
This country IA engaged In Q hir
war Now Ia the time for everybody
10 work and work hard and heip him
self and others The best way 70 halp
II one is not al the front fighting, Il,
% help finance the undertaking We
can't fail II We Al home A our share
hen We have men Al the front mss
ns the supreme sacrifice
Buy Liberty Loan Bonds
Sharp County record., 1918-05-03
WILL BACK UP THE
BOYS At THE FRONT
Written for the Liberty Lean OrgsnI-
zstion Of the Eighth Federal
Reserve District.

By MILDRED S. McFADEN
We are backing Up the boys at the
front,
Our soldier boys, the flower Ct our
youth,
Who answered Freedoms call
And are gladly giving all
For liberty, for justice and for truth.
We are working for our heroes at the
front,
Who uobly bear the brunt Of shot
and shell
For, backed by love untold,
And bullets made Of gold,
They will rescue all the world from
German He'll.
We are backing up our sailors on
the sea,
20 calamity a-standing by their gus,
Mid perils Of the deep
Where deadly U-b0ats creep
10 GO the banatul bidding Of the Huns.
We are backing up our birdmen II
the front,
whose dauntless souls no sense Of
fear can know.
PatroImen of the sky,
Ger hostile lines they fly
To guard the guns on firing line"
below.
We are backing up our service At
the front,
Where toll Of pain doth mark each
victory won,
That nurse with Cross Of Red
May hover Ger each bed
To soothe and comfort every mothers
son.
We are backing up our colors at the
front,
Old Glory shall never brook disgrace.
o lift it high and higher,
That its message may inspire
A spirit Of world-freedom for the race.
To back our allied forces at the front
Is the urge of our Liberty Loan
campaigns.
Each Liberty Bond We hold
Is a handicap Of gold
To bind the Beast forevermore in
chains.
Bring your tithes into my store.
house Freedom calls,
Make every boarded dollar do its
share;
With patriotic thrill
And zeal Of Bunker Hill
Roll up millions for the boys over
there"
Sharp County record., 1918-05-03
Wants To Help ether Men

NJ. W. Taylor, Calvert, Ala,
writes: To Whom it May Concern:
I recommend Foley Kidney Pills,
the best I ever used. I tried differ.
5nt remedies, but none gave me re-
Aef like FOleys." They restore reg
ular action of kidneys and bladder
and relieve backache, rheumatic
pans, stiff joints, sore muscles.
Barnett Drug Co.
Sharp County record., 1918-05-03
.A FORMER CRISIS
IN j. s. HISTORY
URGES BOND SALE
lurina Civil War Need Was Great,
but Financial System DID
Not Edusi Present.
BY William Chsuneey Lsngdon,

l.. E. Chittenden, Lincoln's Register
Of the Treasury, tells in this Personal
Recollectious Of President Lincoln" cf
the anonymous Englishman who came
forward in 1852 to lend the United
States S5,O0O,00O, and the herculsan
efforts made to repay him.
British shipbuilders we're construct
ing Two armored vessels for the Con-
federacy. Our Minister, Charles Fran
cis Adams, secured the issue Of a re-
straining order Just in time, but it
could not be enforced until damages
had been secured by the deposit Of
s. 100000 sterling in gold coin, With
gold at 100! Where could ne get It?
There was no transatlantic caole
then. When be had given up all hope
OF arrestlng these vessels, a quiet
gentleman called upon aim and asked
If be might be favored with the oppor.
tunity Of making the deposit Of coin
required by the order" The only con-
dition was that his name should not
be made known.
In this var many Englishmen-and
others--whose names we do not know
have supplied US with money or It's
value-with munitions, and men, and
safety, and immunity from German
attack.
To this, our blood.bought benefit,
hundreds Of thousands Of anonymous
Englishmen ana Frenchmen and Itat
.ans and Begians have contributed.
Shall we not repay them promptly
In kind by coming 10 their aid with
money and munitions and ships and
men, 10 the safety from German fury
Of those who remain, Or % their
widows and chidren7
This viii cost WIN YOU help
How much7 How soou' Buy a Lib
erty Bond and thus pay little toward
the freedom you have enjoyed thus
far, as we'll as contribute toward t1e
lnguring Of q Ike freedom and, We
trust. Of m even greater liberty for
an IN the years 10 comet
Sharp County record., 1918-05-03
PATRICK HENRY'5
FAMOUS ADDRESS
NOM APPLICABLE
Liberty or Death, ssue in War Of
Revolution, Is issue In the
Great World War.
DO YOUR BIT!

One hundred and forty-three years
ago In the Provincial Convention at
Richmond, Va, Patrick Henry, pa
triot to the last drop Of his hearts
blood, flung into the faces Of his wa
vering fellow delegates his now world
famous call to arms.
Mr. President" he cried, IF We
mean to preserve lnviolate those IN
estimable privileges for which We
have been 80 long contending; If We
mean not bssely to abandon the noble
struggle in which We have been SO
long engaged and which We have
pledged ourselves never to abandon
until the glorious object Of our con-
tsst shall be attained, We must fight!
Our brethren are already in the
fleldl Why stand We here idle9 What
is It that gentlemen wish? What
would they have1 Ia Life 80 dear or
peace so sweet "a to be purchased At
the price Of chains and slagery7 For
bid II, Almighty Cod know not
what course others may take; but as
for me, give me liberty or give me-
DEATH"
There spoke q patriot true. And be
won hls fight. Liberty's struggle was
long and trying. but victory came at
last. And the shield Of freedom, ola.
Eoned upon the doorvays Of a new
nation, has grown brighter and more
respondent with the passing Of the
years, until II stands today an lnsplra.
ton for all the world
Yet over yonder across the sea The
mailed fist Of Prussian autocrscy is
raised in menace Its shadow Ia grow
ing smaller, but n Ia a shadow stlll
II has lost some ~ Ia power. but fhe
will 10 strike Ia yet there. And all
those "luestimable privileges n
which Patrick Henry spoke are threat.
eued and vill continue ~ n be until
Prussisnlsm IL crushed utterly
Our brethren are already In M.
field Why stand ws Idle hers7'
Think but a moment On stricken
France, on pIllsssd Belgium, IN ont
ragged Serbia, on svsry land upon
which the pollutlng hand ~ ths Hun
has fallen, and fancy Whist our portion
will be II thst ssma msilad hs' 4,
loosed upon our shores
Thsu loosen your purs. strings suy
Liberty Bonds
Patrick Henry vas right Dssfh
would bs lmmss'urshlv prsisrsbl.
Sharp County record., 1918-05-03
TiutOn's Way Of Doing II

We submit this as something IN
usual in Arkansas politics. Ernest
TiDtOn. candidate for state treas
urer in an advertisement
published in a Little Rock paper
saws.
Due 70 the fact that at the last
of all campaigns some people sling
mud. [ wish to say that my Oppon-
ent is I gentleman, and | stand
ready to refute any charles my
overzealOus trends might make
against him.
Sharp County record., 1918-05-03
Cut This QUIT Is Worth Money

Don't miss this. Cut out this
slip, enclose with SC to Foley & Co,
1886 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, Ill,
writing your name and address
clearly. You will receive in return
d trial package Of FOley's Honey
and Tar Compound for coughs
colds and Group; Foley Kidney
Pills and Foley CathaFtic Tablets,
Barnett Drug Co.