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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-02
PROTIvIN.

Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Mikesh, daugh-
tiers Clara and Title were at Cresco
Saturday.
A boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Goc-
love. G. Lukes, Wednesday, July "a. g
Mr.. Vana, of Omaha, Neb., visited
relatives here last week.
Those from here that left for Camp
Gordon, Ca, were: VIM. C. Dostal,
John Shimak, Vincent Polashek, Jas.
and Frank Milota.
Honest Bill circus will be here Thurs.
day, Aug. LIST.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Tuchek enter.
tanned friends from Lawler Sunday.
Emma Polansky is home form Cal.
mar. =
Mrs. John Skoda, Mrs. Dan Kinney
and babe left Monday for Cedar Rapids
to visit . few days.
The following were at Cresco Friday
evening: Rev. Rudolph Lakomy, Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Dostal, daughters Cells
and Anna, Chas. w. Chyle, Mary
Schor, Paul Kubik. A. J. Mikesh, JOS.
Michalec, Mrs. Lewis Tuchek, Stell.
and VIM. Polashek, Barbara Lewis and
Joseph Klimesh, Leonard Snopek, MIR.
and Mrs. J. D. Bouska and son Mr..
and Mrs. w. j. Kalishek and daugh.
ter.
Adelaide Novak returned from Ores.
co where she has been working.
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Svestks.
Edward Kapinos of Spillville was q
caller here Monday.
F. S. Andera and wife and Thomas
Chyle autoed to jackson Jet, Tuesday
evening.
A boy came to gladden. the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Kubik Tuesday, July
Goth.
Mrs. Albert Hubka is staying at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph
Svestka. -.
3 Frank H. Chyle of the 10th Regi.
ment Band, Great Lakes, ILL.,, is home
on . seven days furlough.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-02
WEST VERNON.

Madge Perry spent a few days
with Mrs. F. Fish.
Fred Hoppe assisted Peter Lick
teig with farm work Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Thielen and
sons rpent Sunday with Cresco rela-
tives. ~.
Relatives and fric"ds were enter
tanned at the F. Miller and A. Schmel-
ger home Sunday even:"g.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred l.zh entertain-
ed friends Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. GeseH a,ca son Ell
mer spent Sunday with DIS.
Joe Lickteig and famil, -rtertain-
ed company Sunday.
Nj and Mrs. E. E. Lohu'. turned
Friday night from their -, eymoon
at Minneapolis. We wish ,...s young
couple happiness through married
life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bouska and daugh-
ter and Mrs. F. BOuska and son Ray
mond called on friends Sunday.
VIM. Thielen and son, Albert Her
old and VIM. Ferrie called on F. MIL
Ter Sunday.
Lydia Pankow called at the Joe
Burnickel home Tuesday.
Sorry to say VIM. Woods had the
misfortune to hurt his hand quite
badly Tuesday, making it necessary
to see doctor.
Mrs. Kraft assisted Leslie Sebas-
tian with his work Wednesday.
Mrs. Frank Miller spent Tuesday
night with Cresco relatives.
Fred Peter, of Camp Dodge, spent
Sunday with home folks. Fred says
he is fine and expects to be overseas
soon. We wish him good luck on his
way.
Mrs. A. Gesell spent Monday in
Cresco.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Pankow spent
Sunday at the Bugenhagen home.
Company was entertained at the
Frank Drilling home Sunday.
Mrs. Joe Burnickel called at the A.
Peters home Monday.
Frank Lickteig and family enter
tanned company on Sunday.
Relatives spent Sunday at the F.
Grimm home.
VIII. ltcAuuaIL auU Adu1Iy SpCuI
Sunday with relatives.
Ed and Raymond Bouska called to
see Fred Peter Sunday morning.
Sorry to say Mr.. Hanson is not SO
we'll at this writing. ,}5 81
A. Peter and family entertained
company Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Drtina were
entertained by relatives Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. Dell, of Cresco, spent q
few days at the John Dell home.
Some of our people attended the
Red Cross ice cream social at the
Clarence De Vale home Friday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Dotzler entertain
ed company Sunday.
Mrs. F. Bouska entertained callers
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Eldridge and
daughter entertained friends Wednes-
day morning. w. t
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-02
Csel Boy Ne. eel4

The Registered Mammoth Jack Good
Boy, No. 6614, owned by A. J. Owens,
Cresco, Iowa, will make the season at
the Joha QHens farm enc mile north Of
TERMS: 3l5. 90 10 insure livs teal.
Mares cold q otherwise dispoSed Of
will be considered ii tfoal, and the Tee
will become due and collectible Ut once.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-02
Fer Sale.

Two and a half acres within the city
limits on the New Oregon road with
good Groom house and other improve
ments. Low price for quick sale.
Easy terms. Call and investigate It
interested. 46-u
Harry Pollitt.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-02
For Sale.

a 1916 international Aoeul Tractor.
Used but very. little and IN good run
ming order. Also . 1914 MAXWELL Car
in good repair, and two mich cows.
II interested call. HARRY PoLLLTT,
New Oregon Road. Cresco.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-02
(ToO late for last week.

(IOO late 1Of last week.
Madeline Despres Of Charles City,
is visiting at the home Of her grand
mother, Mrs. Emma Despres.
Evelyn Tierney, who has been teach
ing in Alaska the past year and is
now attending the State Teachers
college at Cedar Falls, spent Sunday
with her mother Mrs. Terney and
sister Mrs. Suite and family.
Mesdames Irving Despres and
Frank Howard gave musical at
Mrs. Despres' home last Friday az
ternoon for the benefit of the Red
Cross. Those taking part in the
program were Irene Wentz, instru-
mental piece, Miss Dorothy O'Brien
Mrs. Charles Carmen vocal solos,
Miss Nellie Conway violin solos. and
little Hazel Hastings recitation. 1t
was a rare treat and thoroughly en-
joyed by everyone present.
Miss Kennedy, who is in training In
a hospital at Sioux City. is home for
a visit with home folks.
Ed Diekman and Potter Brandmtll
have enlisted in the marine corps and
expect to be called at any time to go
to Paris Island, S. c.
Loretta Knapp returned TO Cresco
Wednesday to resume her duties at
Mercy hospital.
The community was shocked Tues
day morning to hear of the sad and
sudden death of Mrs. Andy Mead. and
her baby girl. She leaves q husband
and three children, Harland, 1nez and
Robbie No woman ever lived had q
greater host of friends, and she will
not only be missed in the home cir
Gle but by all who knew her as we'll.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-02

Meat Delivered n The Country.
II you wish to buy meat in the count
r.. watch for Martins truck. Aft
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-02
s. 10
EIMA

Miss Ruth Baird; county food DEM
onstrator, held two demonstrations In
Alton twp, in school districts No.
and 10. Miss Lottie Roche and Mrs.
T. H. Kelly were in charge.
Emma Heinmiller, of Riceville, was
down Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Whelan and chill
dren autoed to Lawler Thursday.
Nellie Conway went to Chicago on
Saturday night for short visit with
friends and relatives.
Helen Schenk, of Centerville, is
visiting Mrs. Ed Conway.
Irene and Mabel Madden and Flor
ence Beaumaster returned from Fair
banks Sunday.
Leo O'Donnell left for Sioux City
Sunday night to work for the Chap
man Lumber Co. at that place.
Mrs. Oliver Perry started for
Plains, Mont, Tuesday afternoon
where she will visit her sister, Mrs.
Charles Rob .son, and family. Mr..
Perry expects to 60 to Prairie du
Chen for rheumatism while she is
gone.
Mrs. Ned Parker is enjoying visit
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
knight, who came Monday.
Ira Pardee Of Oelwein, came up on
Sunday morning to attend Mrs. Andy
Mead's funeral.
Cora Krogh Of Northwood. came on
Saturday for q visit at the home of
her friend, Mrs. Reed Elwood.
Mrs. Cora Potter returned to her
home in New Salem, N. D. She
had been here to attend her sisters
funeral, Mrs. Mead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Stapleton, Of
Nashua, came up Sunday for visit
at the home of Mrs. Stapleton's par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Conway.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Kennedy and son
Victor autoed to Boone Saturday. Vic
tor returned from there to Philadel-
phia after having a two weeks fur
Tough. He is a seaman on the Vans
tuber.
Pearl Heyberger returned to Fay
cite Sunday evening.
Mrs. Reed Elwood went to Roches-
ter Tuesday morning to- be with Mr.
Elwood who has been there the past
week.
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The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-11-22
MARSH-MAY

z To the interest of many
friends in McCrory will be
the marriage of Lieut.. E. G..
Marsh to Miss Katherine
May of Little Rock, on Friday
afternoon Nov. 9th. At the
brides home the parlor was
beautifully decorated with
palms and chrysanthemums.
At two o'clock the bride and
groom, to the strains of Men
delsshoon's wedding march
were met by Rev. Fletcher,
of the First Methodist church
who performed the ring cere-
mony. A light luncheon was
served to the few friends
present who witnessed the af-
fair. Lieut.. and Mrs. Marsh
Immediately left for Mem
phis and points east. The
groom is one Of our most en-
terprising young men. He
obtained his commission as a
lieutenant at the. close of the
Central Officers Training
Camp at Atlanta, Georgia
recently. The wedding is a
elimination of q romance
which was begun at Hender-
son-Brown college in 1914.
Mrs. Marsh is the accom-
plished daughter Of DR.. and
Mrs. w. S. May, and one of
Little Rocks most talented
young ladies. She is grad
uate of Henderson-Brown
college and we congratulate
Lieut.. Marsh for having won
this charming young lady.
On Nov. 18th. they left for
Annison, Ala. where he is
stationed.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-11-22
Buy WS.S.
ANNUAL PRAYER SERVICE

The Woman's Missionary So
ciety will observe the Annual
Prayer Service Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday as fol-
lows:
Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 200
p. m.-Mrs. H. D., Swayze
leader.
Thursday, Nov. 20, at 100
a. Notwithstanding service
by the pastor Rev. J, R. Mel
son. and others.
Friday, Nov. 20, at 200 D.
m.-Mrs. IF. Morgan, leader.
All ladies of the town are
requested to attend each of
the above services.
Thursday, the 18th, is the
regular thanksgiving day and
everybody is Invited to be pres
ent.
The offering at each service
will be used for the support of
retired, WORKOUT missionaries.
R1lv WIS g
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-11-22
STRAYED

Light sorrel horse, coming
four years old, weight about
$50 pounds, no brands nor
marks. Has large head and
ears for horse of his weight
and size. Was last seen in
June, 1918, near A. J. Marsh's
farm three miles east Of
Howell. Will pay reward Of
$1,000 for return of said
animal or information asto
his whereabouts.
J. F. WILLIAMS,
Adv.11-22-2tp. Wiville, Ark.
Puu WIS g
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-11-22
WARNING ORDER

In Woodruff Chancery Court
for the Northern District:
Jennie Shack, Plaintiff,
John Shack, Defendant,
The defendant. john Shack,
is hereby warned to appear in
this court within thirty days
and answer the complaint of
the plaintiff, Jennie Shack.
Filed Nov. 8. 1918.
L. w. WINFREE, Clerk,
By VIM. Norman, D. C.
A. L. HUTCHINS, Atty. 11-22.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-11-22
That Terrible Backache.

Mrs. G. Hyde, Homestead,
Mich, writes: II had that
terrible backache and tired
out feeling, scarcely able to
do my work, but find by US
ing Foley Kidney Pills that
[ soon feel like a new per-
son." Foley Kidney Pills
help the kidneys throw out
poisons that cause backache,
rheumatic pains and aching
joints. Red Cross Drug Co.
Adv.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-11-22
Full of Cold: Had the Grip

Many will be pleased to
read how Lewis Newman,
SOC Northrand St., Charles
ton, w. Va. was restored to
health. He writes: Il was
down sick and nothing would
do me any good. | was full
of cold. Had the grip until
I got two soc bottles of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar. 1t is
the best for grip and colds |
ever used" Red Cross Drug
Co. Adv.
buy WS.S.-
Mr.. F. Lewis has moved into
his new brick store building
which is the best and most
modern in Woodruff county.
buy WS.S.-
Mr.. R. ]. Mcdaniel has &C
cepted a position with Greer's
Meat Market and will not go
to Helena as contemplated.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-11-22
TIP WAR CONTRIBUTION

Following is a list of those
who contributed at Tip to the
War Work Campaign Fund
and who helped that loyal
and patriotic community to go
over the top in about 20 min
utes:
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-11-22
RAILROAD TIME TABLES
Corrected to Nov. %, 1879
The Missouri Pacific Railway COMPANY

GOING WEST: (SOUTH).
No. 233 Local Passenger, arrives at McCrory
No. 219 Memphis-H spec1 at jerks 2:1s
No. 2O1 Sunshine Special arrives at McCrory a.
No. 1885, Local Freight arrives at McCrory 49, D. M
GOING EAST (NORTH)
No. 204 Local Passenger arrives at McCrory a. M
No. 220 hisHoSprngs Spec1 Jelks D. M
No 2O2 Sunshine Special, arrives at McCrory 43
No. 1885, Local Freight arrives McCrory 49,. $50 a. M
Jitneys from McCrory meet all trains Jelks which
only two miles west of McCrory. R. C. THOMPSON, Agent
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-11-22

All of the $1.OO contribu-
tons were made by school
children who pledged them
selves to earn the money by
Individual effort.
E. w. CLANCY, Chairman,
Cache Township.
-Rnv WIS. S..
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-11-22
WS.S.

Col. D. M. Thompson of Le-
vesque was the guest of his
son, Agent r. C. Thompson,
Sunday.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-11-22

Entered as second-class mat
or August Is, 1915, at the post
1tfice at McCrory, Ark, under
he Act of March 3. 1879.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-11-22

WS.S
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-11-22

Buy WS.S
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-11-22
McCrory Officials

Mayor ........Grover G.. McCrory
Marshal ..........John C. Pulley
Recorder Walter B. Fakes
Treasurer ........Geo. w. Barber
Aldermen: J. H. Crossett,
Fletcher Lewis, H. D. Swayze,
C. Haley and EFT. Wherry.
Council meets first Monday
night of each month in w. B.
Fakes office.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-11-22
GENERAL DIRECTORY

Circuit Judge ....J. M. Jackson
Pros. Atty......P. R. Andrews
Chancery Judge E.D.Robertson
County Judge. "A. L. Hutchins
County Clerk. Walter Emerson
Circuit Clerk IL. w. Winfree
Sheriff ........Alex c. McGregor
Treasurer Roy Mitchell
Supt. Schools Nv. N. Wilkes
Assessor .............Edgar Miller
State Senator ......Sam N. Vann
Representative. Ross Mathis
Surveyor ...............Alex Bells
McCrory Officials
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-11-22

Pauline Ramsey, .. 100
Mrs. Fowler, ................ LOO
Leslie Chadwick, ...... 100
Della Vanpelt, .............. LOO
Eugene Wise, ....... 100
Mrs. R. T. Cooper, 49,. LOO
Buenice Turner, ............ 100
Claude Picket, MINIMUM. 100
Herman Picket, ............ 100
Leona Chadwick, .......... 100
Jeff Wise, ................ LOO
Willie Carter, .......... 100
Gladys Holleman, ........ 100
Ruth Chadwick, ............ 100
Oslo Odom, ................. 100
Lottie Odom, ................ 100
Ruth Odom, ................. 100
A. D. Crittenden, 100
j. D. Crittenden, 49,. 49,. 100
Geo. Williamson, .......... 100
Roland lofty, ........... 49,. 100
Mansell Ramsey, 49,. 49,. 100
Sidney Ramsey, ....... -. LOO
Roy CLANCY, ............ 49,. 100
Clotine Crittenden, ........ LOO
Gladys Collier, ....... 49,. 100
Sibyl CLANCY, ......... ...... LOO
Ernest Harris, .......... ...... 100
Oakley Ramsey, -. 800. 100
Howard Wise, ...... 49,. 100
Robt. Collier, ........... ..... LOO
Vera lofty, ................... LOO
Daisy Crittenden, ..... 80. 100
Roberta Totty, .......,.... 100
James williamson, ....,... 100
Mary Ramsey, .....,..... 100
Walter Rogers, .............. 100
w. T. Ramsey, ............ 100
T. M. CLANCY, .,........... LOO
H. w. Sparks, ..........." 100
Eta Blevins. .............. ESQ
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-01

and requesting that such efforts be
suspended at this time for the reason
stated;
NOW THEREFORE,, BE 1T RE
SOLVED, that the matter of constTuc-
ting said sewer in District No. 5, be
temporarily abandoned or discontinued
and that all plans, specifications. esti-
mates and other records pertaining to
said work be preserved intact and
he'd in readiness for reference and
us upon resumption of the work when
conditions and circumstances render
the time practicable and opportune.
o motion of Dir. Wittmor, roll was
called for its ADDITION, the vote result
ing as follows: Ayes, Haas, Wittmor,
Frissal; Nays, none. Whereupon the
Mayor declared said resolution adopt
ed.
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-01
City Council

Council convened in regular SEES
sion, Mayor H. H. Haas presiding
with all members present, records OF
meetings held July II, Is and 31st
were read and on motion of Mr.. FRS
sci, roll was called for their adoption,
the vote resulting as follows: ayes
Haas, Wittmor, Friss IL; Nays, none
Whereupon the mayor declared said
records adopted.
Petition to open Henderson avenue
Bloomfi Id to EN- street, was read
and on motion OF Mr.. Frissell. roll
was called to refer same TO Louis
Wittmor, superintendent OfAIFI-iarF
Wittmor, superintendent of streets tls
vote resulting as follows: Ayes, Eaas.
Wittmor, Frissell; Nays. Meme
Whercupon the Mayer DECLARED mo-
ton adopted.
Reports of city officers were read
and on motion of Mr.. Wittmor, roll
was called that SAME be rec. we'd.
filed and concurred in, the vote result
ing as follows: Ayes, Haas, WittmOr
Frissell; Nays. none. Wher upGn he
Mayor declared said motion duly
adopted.
The following bills were then read
Fl. W. Pap', 1850; st. Charles Ho-
tel Pharmacy, Csc; Thos. McLai,n ST.;
Buxton & Skinner Printing and Sta
tionery Co., $24.SO;Wase ms Drug
Store $7.15; Mo. Public Utilities Co.,
S613.27; John Frenzel, 1925: Balm
Brothers Hardware Company, $32,05;
Anton Haas, S300.95; Hamilton and
Mavers, S1.35; A, c. Dittlinger, $3.50;
H. I. Morrison 81; Meys9dt Brothers
Plumbing Company, S51.15; Union
Lumber G. Mfg. Co., 1926; Rau Hard
ware Co., 1855; John Rouse, $4,000;
W. A. Rau Hardware Company S1.10;
fuDllc SefVlce COMMISSION, SlZ.5D; -.
E. Mo. Machine & Foundry Co., $50;
Vogelsanger Hardware Co. $3.50;
Phillips Lumber & Fuel Co. $61.9S; st.
Louis BLU Print & Supply Co, s23.57;
Bohnsack's, Soc; L. T. Lindsay, S5.75;
The Republican, $1,000; The Boston
Store, S167; S. c. Adams Stamp &
tationery Co., $3.50; Miller & Kinder:
35e; /. Ben Miller 81; Cape Girardeau
Bell Tel phone Company, s4.25; Wal
Their Furniture G. Undertaking Company
$500; Black Diamond Coal Company,
5000; W. F. Bergman, soc; Osterloh'
Book Store. S4-2O: G. Fl. GI, enc,
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-01

500; 3. q. Kraft, 92c; Blue Ribbon
| Ice 4 fuGi Company, 91O.43; Meyer
< SuodCIlum, $Z.lU; On motion Of Air.
trissull, roll was called that Tie pills
as read b. approved and warrants IS
sued, the vote resulting as follows:
Az es; Haas, Nlttmor, frisscii; Nays;
None; Whcreupon the Mayor declar-
ed said motion duuy adopt d.
There WAS then gwen us thrd rca-
ding AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL
SECTION 3 OF COMlIISSION
FORM ORDINANCE NC. 10, EN-
TITLED AN ORDINANCE CEEA
TING THE OFFICE OF CITY EN-
GINEER, DEFINING Ills POWERS
AND DUTIES AND REFEALiNG
ORDINANE NO. 991 AND lao,
AND ALL ORDINANCES il CON-
tLICT HEREWITH" PASSED AND
APPROVED ON THE lJth. DAI
OF APRIL, 1918, AND ENACTlNG
IN LIEU OF SAID SECTION 3 \
SECTION. On motion Of Nh Fris-
sell, roll was called Tor final ,passag
the voI, resulting as follows: Ayes;
Haas, Wittmor ei'rissel.; Nays; None.
Whcreupon the Mayor declap said
ordinance duly adopted and i'll the
pa 6ence of the Council, signcI his
approval thereto; said ordinance is
Commission Form Ordinance No. Sc.
The following resolution was pre-
santed by Mr.. Frissell:
WHEREAS, III, necessity for
sewer construction in that section of
the City of Cape Girardeau, known as
District No. 5, has long been rccog-
niz,d,
AND WHEREAS, in consideration
Of such need, exhaustive effort has.
been eXerted in preliminary prepara-
ton in the mattr of survey, plans,
specifications, estimates, etc.
AND WHEREAS, all preliminary de-
tails pertaining to construction of
said sewer having been completed and
in readiness for submission to bidders.
AND WHEREAS it appearing to the
Council that the wishes of the lib
erty loving and patriotic people of
this city, as well as national demands
and exp nditure of money in the pro-
by Withholding from further operation
and eXenditure of money, in the pro-
motion and completion of said sewer
undertaking so long as the finances
necessary can be applied for war pur-
oseS.
AND WHEREAS, the Council is in
receit Of communication from Federal
authorities confirming the feelings ex-
pressed in above paragraph No. 5;
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-01
.SIMPSONlSACCEPTED
FOR OVERSEAS DUTY
Notified He Will Be Given Com
mission In Military Railways
Overseas Service

c. A Simpson car foreman for
the c. G {; N. Railroad company will
military railway service.rGi7S9O$000
receive a commission N the military
railway service. He was informed of
this DECISION in his favor in a letter
req lived Tuesday from S. w. FELTON,,
Director of Military Railways Over
seas Service.
The letter was as follows: "You
are advised that your papers havr
been approved by this office for COM
mission but at this writing we can
not advise you when you will be call
ed for examination. You will b, no.
titled when and where to appear"
Stimson made application for a
commission several weeks ago. A
tel gram asking if Stimson could be
released was sent to the C. G. N.
manager soon after he put in his APP
plication, and an affirmative answer
was returned by tn railroad official
Stimson says he is anxious to go to
France and is hoping that he will be
called soon
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-01

that answer up. That means guns
ammunition, a navy efficient and alert
to guard the vi ~ across and to whip
the submarines.
The navy and arsenal are short of
skilled labor The urgent need list of
today shows what are needed and
where. It's our duty to supply them.
We will help what we can but it is
up to the men VINO know how to do
these things to keep AOLAOlNO$.
move and show what they are made
of.
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-01
MRS. MEIER IS
A LITTLE BETTER
Trinity Lutheran Church Pastor
Delayed In Rea ching City By
Wife's Illness

Word has been recived this week
that Mrs. Meier of Steelevillo, Craw-
ford county, wife of Rev. F. H. Meier
the Lutheran miniser, who has ben
elected pasor of the Trinity Lutheran
church, of this city, was SOMEWHAT
better of the pneumonia from which
she is suffering.
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-01
URGENT NEED FOR MECHANICS

The government wants at once, at
Philadelphia 45 house carpenters; Pen
sacOla, Fla, ? machinist5, Philadelphia
g. machinists; Puget Sound, Wash,
80 machlnists; Washington, D. C., 1876
machinists; Charleston, w. VI
machinists.
The German plea for peace has
: been received and answered. Our an
swer is stern, unyielding; Kaiserism
must surrender. We have to back
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-01

Rev. Meier was rlected pastor of
the church at a meeting held by the
congregation of Trinity church some
time ago. He was unable to come on
to take charge of his duties at once
on account of the illness OF his wife.
No services are being at present on
account of the epidemic of influenza.
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