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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-09-20
Austria's Offer Declined

Washington, Sept. H..
Almost Immediately after receiv-
ing the Austro-Hungarian note
from the minister of Sweden, Mr..
Ekengren. Secretary Lansing last
night issued this formal state
ment:
am authorized by the pres
ident to state that the following
will be the reply to the Austro-
Hungarian note proposing an
unofficial conference of belliger-
ents.
"The government of the United
States feels that there is only
one reply which it can make to
the suggestion of the imperial
Austro- Hungarian government.
1t has repeatedly and with en-
tire candor stated the terms up
on which the United States
would consider peace, and can
and will entertain no proposal
for a conference upon a matter
concerning which it has made its
position and purpose so plsin."
Amercia's rejection oflthe Aus
tro-H Hungarian peace proposals.
couched in diplomatic form, was
handed this afternoon to the
Swedish minister for the trans
mission to the dual empire.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-09-20

The stopping point for our
soldiers was supposed to have
been reached when they cleared
the salient set over to them by
Gen. Foch but Gen. Pershing
has gone thru the Hindenberg
lines and has not yet halted. The
advance by the Americans and.
Allies and the success is greater
than could have been hoped for.
American tanks precede infan-
try and German soldiers flee ac-
cording to report before soldiers
can get to them. Serbs and
French defeat Bulgars.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-09-20
A Call to The Red Cross

A hurry call for Belgium from
the War Relief Commission. Here
is a chance for the Southwestern
Divisional Chapters to demon
strate their usefulness and eff
cheney in prompt and hearty re-
sponse.
Back of the German wall that
has hemmed in Belgium and a
part of northern France, ten mill
ion human beings look to US for
clothing as well as food. We,
who are well clothed can hardly
appreciate in what great need
these people are for lack of me-
|cessities. Sticks of clothing and
raw material are long since ex-
hausted. There are no imports
other than those the commission
for Relief in Belgium has been
permitted to make, and those
never have been sufficient.
The world is now short of both
clothing and raw material so the
commission can no longer pur-
chase what is needed. but you
can give it. Every household in
the land has some spare clothing
worn or outgrown of little use
here, but desperately needed by
the destitute there. They must
be helped. 1t can only come
from America.
The first Red Cross campaign
in war yielded magnificent re-
suits, bringing in fully 5000 tons
of clothing in good condition.
But much more is needed if these
poor people are to get thro the
winter in decency and safety.
Every kind of garment for all
ages and both sexes are needed.
In addition piece goods from
which can be made clothing for
new born babies. ticking. sheet
ing and blankets. Shoes ofevery
size are asked for. Garments of
good material which are worn,
but from which smaller gar
ments can be made. Stations for
the reception of these goods will
be found at the headquarters of
every branch Red Cross Chapter
in the county. Don't disappoint
the Red Cross.
Mrs. w. E. Williams.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-09-20

Mrs. Kirk jones visited her
husbands people at Rushville.
Mo. from Friday to Tuesday,
stopping with them at Excelsi> /
Springs Saturday.
Tom Colson Of the Missouri
river section was in town Mon
day. He fortunately has some
old corn. and while bis present
crop is fairly good. it is nothing
compared with what it should
have been on the land this year.
Robt, Sweeney Of Jefferson.
Barracks was detailed 10 assist
the Local Board and has been on
duty at the court house this week.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-09-20
Austrian Peace Note Regarded as Evidence of Waning
Hopes of Central Powers

The Russian situation is grow
lag worse every day. Murder
and rapine appear to be the gen.
eral order of those IN power. U
Boat has attacked several vessels
off our coast during the week
and sinking has been accomplish
cd in the war zone but reports
indicate heavy falling off in des.
truction by them. Spanish in
fluenza has appeared on our east
ern coast and it is supposed to
have been put ashore from U.
boat.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-09-20

Mrs Elsie Horton Lace of Ham
den was here in her car the latter
part of last week her mother and
others with her. On return to
her mothers home the car became
unmanageable and tried to climb
a five foot bank with a fence at
the top. Baked by a strong arm
at the wheel from jumping the
fence and tramping the corn.
the cantankerous machine turned
turtle and rolled over the oc-
cupants. No one was badly in
jured tho a narrow escape and
Mrs. Lane made the damaged car
carry her home.
Mrs. John Lunceford north Of
town has Or is threatened with
the typhoid fever.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-09-20

The manager of the broom
factory received his first jar
Sunday when the St. Louis ex-
pert was discovered decamping
without notice except to his land
lord. His name was R. Newcomb
and he was some broom maker
but it was too quiet for Romeo
here after hours and Sundays and
he struck for the bright lights
and froth and exiliaration of
the city. Manager Geo. Carl
stead took the same train east
and at Centralia found just as
good a broom maker and a
better man for handling the force
than he lost and his smile Carl
stead) is normal. Mr.. Atkinson
is a broom maker all around and
will locate here, another thing
in his and the city's favor as
win the owner of the plant.
Miss Nettie WiIhoit OF The
Bar has enrolled in the Chiliico-I
the Business College in the ste
nographic department. Her faith
er. Il. S. Without accompanied
her.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-09-20

There was some frost in parts
of the county Tuesday morning
in spots about this city. No ap-
parent damage was done but put
ting up stoves has been the rush
since.
Latimer Hughes and Leo Emer-
son had a great trip to Mt. Yer
non and other parts of south Mo.
They returned last week making
the rounds in a Ford and with
but little trouble of any kind.
MILDLY Joe Rucker of Salisbury
and Annapolis was the guest of
friends here the first of the week.
This city is quite proud of her
caoets Joe being counted one of
them.
Corp. Ebert (Joe Blitz) And
erson arrived Wednesday for a
short visit to his mother, Mrs.
Julia Anderson and his brother
and sisters before going to the
western coast where his squad
has been ordered. Corp. And
erson is looking fine and as right
as Gen. Pershing could ask.
VIM. Brockman and son Charlie
of Brookfield Horace Mcdowell
and VIM Littrell of Mendon were
here Monday. coming by rail on
account of muddy roads.
Roads between Salisbury and
Brunswick have been dragged
on the east and west ends but the
middle has been neglected.
Miss Ardenia Chapman left
Saturday for New York to COM
plete a in domestic science
at one Of the greatest schools in
the country.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-09-20
Daniel Chapman

At the residence of Mrs. Chap
man Main and Ridge SITS. in this
city j. R. Daniel of Gillian Mo.
and Miss Nan o. Elliott were
united in marriage Rev. M. G.
Davis saying the ceremony
Mrs. B. F. Swaggard of Kan.
sas city and AIiss Kate Dewey of
this city were the only present ex-
cept members of the family of
Mrs. Daniel Mrs. Swaggard is a
cousin and Miss Dewey a special
friend. 1t had been whisperedthat
there would be a wedding pretty
soon with Miss Nan one of the
principals, and her arrival several
days ago and general air of
mystery lent color to the report
but when the event did take
place but few were next" until
the bridal couple had departed
for Gillian.
A unique luncheon was served
at high noon by Mrs. Chapman
the ceremony at il m and the
newly-weds took their leave of
the city and friends present and
departed at one o'clock. There
was goodly number of the re-
latives of the bride, sister of
the hostess. who heartily well
comed.the new member of the
family and extended congratulate
ions.
Mr.. ]. r. Daniel is a retired
agriculturist of Saline county, a
middle aged man of fine appear
ance and splendid reputation and
he succeeded in finding a partner
TO round out his earthly career
with him in every way worthy
of his most devoted attention.
Mrs. Daniel is a native of this
city, a woman of fine attainment
in all respects which are indis-
pensable to contentment in do
mestic life and tho several years
have been spent away from her
old home town she has retained
the high placein the estimation
all which she held while ole of
US.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel will make
their home in Gillian and they
have the assurance that the best
wishes of all here who know 4
them are with them.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-09-20
'prtant Movement To Bs
aunched In Keytesville

u National Public Welfare
League is now at work Qrganiz-
ing the efforts eing made in the
State of Missouri for the better
ment of moral conditions. II has
in view the improvement of the
forces making for better morals.
both in the State at large and in
every individual town and COM
munity. This League has been
of great assistance in the fight
for better morals in other places.
Rev. Frank G. Wilcox, Field Sec
retary of the National Public
Welfare League, will speak at
the Methodist Church next Sun
day afternoon and evening.
Every one interested in the NOR
ais of the town and community
is urged to be present. The work
which Mr.. Wilcox is doing is a
part of the Statewide campaign
of education and crystallization
of sentiment for better care of
our boys and girls in the public
and private arena. The National
Public Welfare League is the Of
fetal representative of the State
Children's Code Commission in
this campaign.
The program of Mr.. Wilcox
and his work in Keytesville is as
follows:
Sunday, Sept. q: 800 P. NJ,
"The Cause and Cure of Human
Wreckage. I"
800 P. M. Address, "The Spirit
of God in Government" /"
Monday, Sept. %: Morning,
Talks in School.
800 P. NJ, Address. Parent
and Child"
500 P, NJ. Address, Safety
First"
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-09-20
More Negros Executed

Five more of the negroes who
participated in the murderous
riots at Houston, Texas were
hung Tuesday. The President,
commuted the sentences of ten
others to life imprisonment.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-09-20
FARMER IN TOLLS
Charged With Violation Espion-
age Act. Joe Whiting Voci-
ferated Taken to Macon

ferated Taken to Macon
Joe H. Whiting. a farmer who
lives when at home near Pollard
school house, was arrested Thurs
day of last week on a charge of
violating the espionage act and
was taken by Deputy Marshal
Fay to Macon for a hearing be.
fore a United States Commission
er or some officer having jurisdic-
ton.
Among other things tits charg-
ed that Whiting said that presi-
dent Wilson ought to be shot, and
the several opinions concerning
our entry into war and the way
things were going generally in
that connection, was communi-
Gated or spread until it reached
the authorities and Joe's arrest
was inevitable.
Some party of Marceline took
marshall Fay to the Whiting
home and they found Joe in a
field some distance from the
house and the road and where
straw was being baled. The
marshall told Joe his business
and Joe discussed it for a. time
and was inclined to be rebellious,
but asked to 60 to the house be-
fore being taken away. The Of
ficer told him he could do so up
on his promise that he would not
undertake to make trouble, to
which Joe agreed, but suggested
that he did not know how his
wife might view the case. Joe
said there was no gun at the
house, but that if he chose, he
could make trouble, whereupon
the marshallmade him get in the
car and as soon as in, handouts
were put on him and he was hus-
tied away. 1t is the opinion of
some that had Joe talked right,
he would have been allowed to
go home and get some different
clothing, but his manner and Ian
guage persuaded the officer that
the safety first plan was of more
Importance than his prisoners
appearance and he took no chanc.
es with a six foot two prisoner
whose action and language were
suggestive.
For sometime it has been ru-
mored that Joe has shot off his
views unrestainedly but he is CIV
en- to such undiplomatic conduct
on nearly all occasions and con-
corning all questions about which
he concerns himself. He is and
always has been a disagreeable
argufier and has been avoided
when possible by any after the
first discussion. While what he
says amounts to nothing so far
as influencing others yet it is
such as he who become a compo-
nent part of delinadent mobs and
there is but one course to take
with them and that before their
numbers increase under the lead
ership 1f those who have the
knack of leading.
Tho nnauoUnr of thp hrnono
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-09-20
Farm Bureau Notes
BY Sam Jordan
Grasshoppers and Trouble

Grasshoppers and Trouble
The road the grasshopper is
having to 60 is evidence that we
all have our enemy. You can
notice a large number Of flies.
in size between the common
house fly and the large green
flies. He is rather grayish in
color with light lines running
from forward to back. This fly
is the arch enemies of the grass.
hopper. BY moving along in a
fieldyou will notice that when a
.grasshopper gets up to fly from
possibly one or two ito one half
dozen of these flies will attack
him. This is mostly noticed in
heat of the day. The flies de
posit small worms on the body of
the hopper that in a short time
penetrate his body and live with
in for a few days as a grub or
maggot.g When this maggot is
transformed into a perfect fly a
hole is cut in the body of the
grasshopper which of course
kills him. A careful examina-
ton will reveal vast numbers of
dead hoppers. 1t is evident that
in this part of the country we
are not menaced by the Hessisn
fly or chinch bug. 1t would seem
a good policy to put on a large
acreage of wheat or rye. 1t is
safe to say that you can begin
sowing these crops any time.
The Farm, Bureau Meeting at
Warrensburg.
We attended the meeting at
Warrensburg for two days and
representatives from about all
parts of the state were present.
The chief topics of the meeting
seemed to be to create a better
understanding among the various
counties with reference to the
activities Of the Farm Bureau.
In many sections Of the state the
Woman's Division Of the Bureau
was represented as doing excell-
ent work. Matters were discuss
ed with reference to some laws
that should be passed, looking
towards the betterment of sew
eral farm matters. We find that
in many sections of the state
when we begin talking sheep to
a man he at once begins to talk
dog. 1t is to be regretted that
there are some folks that think
more of dog than they do of
sheep. Farmers would grow
more sheep if it were not for the
one fact that it sometimes hap
fss Il
pens that in a single night a few
worthless dogs can easily destroy
at least a small flock of sheep.
Itwould seem that the high prices
of wool and mutton would Ger.
tajnly induce more farmers to
grow sheep except for this trou-
BILE. / wonder when we will
have sense enough to elect peep
lie to the legislature who will have
sense enough to give US an ade-
quate dog law. There is no rea
son why a dog should be allowed
to run at large any more than
should hogs or cattle. If a fellow
loves a dog SO internally well
that he has to live with him. let
him take care of him in such a |
way that he dosen't become a nul
sance Or menace to other folks.
If a fellow thought as little of
his own dog as he does of the
other fellows dogs, there would
be more dogs shot.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-09-20
Allied Army Sweeping Clean

Advancing and Capturing Prisoners Along the Front
from Flanders to South Of MeiheI American Tanks
Terrify and Enemy Flank Movements Regular
ly Fail Nearly $4,000 Prisoners and Hum
dreds OF Guns Fall to Americans and
Allies in Few Days
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-02

. Postmaster Jack Carignan is on
the sick list the past few days.
Sheriff Thos. Douglas Of Mcintosh
was here on official business last
Saturday.
E. L. Carter and F. G. Becksted
of Shields, were Fort Yates visitors
on business at the court house and
Agency.
&c. Turner was in from the IA
ranch west of Barren Butte on bust
ness and looking for stray horses
Tuesday.
STRAYED-One s year old grey
gelding, weight about 1900, brand
ed FIJI. If taken up please notify
George Fleets, Fort Yates, N. D.
|. CITIZEN INDIANS should take
notice of the ad on the front page
regarding the handling of their
lands by G.. j. Mack at Thunder
Hawk, s. D. He can deliver you
the goods on receipt of Patent. 31tf
James King who lives on the
Emmons county side of the river
near the mouth of Beaver creek,
was in the city Saturday, making
arrangements to build on some
leased Indian land. He recently
RATED the lumber for his buildings
across the river. He said that he
had considerable acreage into crop
on his old place and would break
some land for flax on his lease on
this side.
Major w. L. Belden returned
Sunday from his winters vacation
on the western coast. He arrived
home broke" but happy and in
the best Of health. We use the
word broke, as the Major came in
on the hand car-or rather speeder
from Mclaughlin, not caring to
wait there over Sunday. We well
come you home, Major, as your alb
sence caused void that needed
you to fill.-Shields Enterprise
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-02
NOTICE OF CITATION

In the matter Of the Estate of W. Il. Barker,
deceased.
State OF North Dakota. County of Sioux. in
County Court, A. j. McG. Beede, Judge
Mary s. Barker, Petitioner
VS. .
Harry w. Barker,
Anna B. Barker,
Monte E. Barker,
William H. Barker
Esther (Barker) McElroy,
Agnes r. Barker, -.
Lena l. Barker,
Gladys G. Barker.
Homer G. Barker,
Alleh Barker,
Arthur Barker,
Respondents:
The State of North Dakota, To the above
named respondents and all persons interested
In the estate of W. H. Barker, Deceased:
You and each OF you are hereby notified
that Mary s. Barker, the Petitioner herein.
has filed in this Court q document In writing
purporting to be the Last win and Testament
of W. H. Barker, late Of the County OF Sioux
and State of North Dakota, deceased, with
her petition praying for to probate Of said
document Us the Last viii and Testament OF
said deceased. and for the issuance to Ben.
jamin Iorns, named as executor In said WILL
of letters testamentary thereon, and that the
said petitioner and the proofs of said pur.
ported win and Testament will be heard and
duly considered by this Court on the 10th day
Of June, AID. 1918 at 10 o'clock In the forenoon
Of that day, at the Court Rooms Of this Court,
in the County Court House. In Fort Yates,
County Of Sioux and State Of North Dakota;
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-02
PIANOS-Tuned and repaired.

PIANOS-Tuned and repaired.
Call on or write j. G. Baine, Fort
Yates, N. D.
Dick White Eagle will move to
Cannonball next week and engage
in the auto livery business.
Pat Gladue was in from the Chas.
Dunn ranch Saturday and had
some strays taken up advertised in
the Pioneer.
G. L. and Ed. Carlson CT Shields,
were Fort Yates visitors on business
at the Agency and court house
Friday.
Ed. Lennon after whom the
boom city Of Lennon was named,
was a Fort Yates visitor last Fri
day on business at the Agency.
James Molash reports that he has
So little pigs afld is expecting two
more litters. He is putting in con-
siderable acreage to feed and corn.
B. H. Dooley, travelling auditor
in the Indian Service, is spending a
week at Fort Yates Agency, check
ing over the accounts in the finan-
cial clerks office.
Mrs. Joseph Paul of Selfridge
was operated upon Saturday at the
New England hospital where she is
making a good recovery New
England Herald.
The Hartung Land Company of
Mclaughlin, South Dakota, buy
and sell decided Indian lands. When
you get your patent give them q
chance to bid on it. They pay
spot cash. adv. If.
George Molash was over from
Selfridge Sunday, where he is farm
ing in partnership with George j.
Wamset. They have in consider
able wheat already and are running
day and night shift.
sTRAYED-From my place on
Sec. 4, Twp. 1871, ring. SO, about
March 18th, two mares and one
mare colt, all sorrels, and branded
Circle H on left shoulder. Notify
John Hillberg, P. o. Address,
Shields, N. D. 3O-3t.pd
Mrs. Afraid-of- Hawk, wife of Ed
ward Afraid-of- Hawk, well known
Porcupine Indian, died Saturday
morning in her home on the reser-
walton, after lingering illness.
Funeral services were held Sunday,
and interment made in the Catholic
cemetery.-Shields Enterprise.
After April 18th it is unlawful
for livestock to run at large in Sioux
county. Parties taking up stock
under the state estray law should
advertise same in the Pioneer with
in ten days after taking up the
animals. The publication fee for
an esttay notice is $500 which
should be included in the costs
against the animals taken up.
$114.W worth of Thrift Stamps
was sold at the Thrift Stamp dance
given at the Agency Hall Saturday
evening BY Postmaster Jack Carig-
nan, who is director Of the War
Saying Stamp Sales Committee for
Sioux county. Jack is a hustler
and is pushing the sale Of stamps
every day.
Mrs. Zahn is in receipt of a letter
from her husband Francis Zahn
stating that he has been promoted
to corporal Of Co. G., 851st U. S.
Infantry, Camp Dodge. Francis
takes to army life natural, being
the son Of one Of the old. soldiers
who fought through the early Indian
campaigns, and his friends here
hope that further promotions will
come to him.
ESrRAYs TAKEN UP-Notice
is hereby given that the following
described animals have been taken
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