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The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-01-24

the undersigned has been appointed
Administrative of the estate of Mark
w. Stone, deceased. and that she has
duly qualified as such, and that all
persons having claims against said
deceased. or against the said estate,
are required to serve the same upon
the undersigned administrator per-
sonally, or at her residence near Lyn-
den, Washington or upon her at
torney, R. B. LIE Coco, at his office in
the City Of Lynden, Washington, and
file the same with the clerk of the a
bove entitled court, together with
proof of such service within six
months from the date of the first
publication of this notice. to-wit, jan
uary 3rd, 1918, or the same will be
forever barred.
Dated this 3rd day of January,
1918.
First publication Jan. 3, 1918.
Last publication Jan "a, 1918.
Ida B. STONE,
Administrative of estate of Mark
W. Stone, deceased.
r. B. LIE coco,
Lynden Washington.
Attorney for Administrative.
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CLAIMS

CLAIMS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF JAMES GILFILLAN, DE-
CEASED.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVFN that
Clar.ssa E. Gilfillan has been lufy
appointed Administrative of the Es-
tate of James Gilfillan, Deceased. and
has qualified as such Admiuistrat-
rix. All persons having claims az
ainst said estate are hereby notified
to serve same upon Walter B. Whit
comb, her attorney of record, at the
address hereafter given. and file the
same with the Clerk Of the said Sup
erior Court, together with proof of
such service, within six months from
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CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our heart
felt thanks to all our friends for
their many expressions of kindness
and sympathy during our bereave-
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. LINDSAY.
HOWARD PEARL LINDSAY
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The Ladies Home Missionary Soc
iety had charge of the mid-week
services at the Methodist Church on
Wednesday evening.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-01-24

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN
AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
WHATCOM
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Mr.. and Mrs. Will Meurer and chill
dren were Sunday dinner guests of
Mrs. M. J. Swim.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-01-24

Mrs Charles PacA-. and Mrs.
Clinard visited in Bellingham Tues
day.
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NO. 3419-In Probate
Notice TO CREDITORS TO Gle
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and after the date Of the first public
alton OF this notice.
DA.ED this 14th da: OF Janary. A.
D. 1913.
CLARIssA E. GILFILLAN.
Adm instratrix
WALTER B. WHITCOMD,
Attorney for Administrators,
412 Sunset Building,
Bellingham, Wash.
DATED this 14th day Of January,
A. D. 1913.
Date OF first publication, Jan. "a,
1918.
Date of last publication, Feb. IA
1918.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF WASHING
TON. IN AND FOR
THE COUNTY OF
wHATCOM
NO. 3457
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF MARK w. STONE, DECEAS-
ED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
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At 4 Per Cent

compounded quarterly. You can start with 25c
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ASK YOUR POSTMASTER OR BANKER
ABOUT 1T
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-20
Fire Too Hot For
Negro And Grunt
Proves His UndOing

Emergency Officers Ernest oliver and
Tom Robinson entered the st. Paul
Baptist church on Jackson avenue at
has Thursday night with creepy feel
ings. They had been summoned by
Rev, II. Green, pastor, who saw a light
in the church and believed someone vas
breaking in.
The officers conducted what they con-
sidered a thorough search but to no
avail, and Robinson stood for a moment
surveying himself in the mirror over
the organ, standing directly behind the
big Bible resting OF the pulpit,
"UmphH' something grunted close by,
and Robinson jumped. oliver swears
his partners hat was raised aloft by his
hair. The sound came from the direc-
ton of the baptistry. which was dry,
and when the two officers cautiously
peered I've the side, their pistols pre-
ceding their noses, they found jeremiah
BOYD, 1S-year-old negro, who gave his
address as 229 winchester venue
The negro had built a fire to keep
warm but promptly sat on 1t when the
officers came in. 1t got too hot after
n few minutes, however, hence the
''umphr' He was locked W charged
with housebreaking.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-20
REPORTED BATTLE VICTIM
WRITES LETTER HOME

IRRELEVANT, Tenn, Dec, 20,-Mr.
and Mrs, John Jackson, who reside near
McLemoresville, three miles east of
'frezevant, recently received a message
from the war department announcing
the death Of their son. Willie jackson,
on the firing line In France, but since
that time they have received a letter
dated more than a month after the date
mentioned on which he was said to
have been killed, stating that he was
improving. as he stated he had been
wounded in action, The letters were
written in the sons own handwriting,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-20
How do you like imitation COca-C Col;
Would you like an imitation Victrola

minister and leader OF the constitu-
tional democrats.
He also calls attention in this con-
n~eCtion to Wednesdays statement by
Niscount Miner, the secretary for war
on the Russian situation, which he says
VAS evidently intended to prepare the
public for events to come"
"Rumors OF an advanced policy
against Russia are growing daily" the
correspondent continues, and feeling
not only III labor quarters, but in
commercial quarters, too, has become
very tense about our next adventure
in Russia, The impetus OF the allied
movement Is believed TO come from
London, not Paris, The share which
America must take In any big attempt
to overthrow the Bolshevikl and re-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-20
IN LIQUOR
SEIZED IN NASHVILLE

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec, 20. (Spl)-
City detectives today made the biggest
liquor haul that has been staged since
the bone dry law went into effect.
About $50, 900 worth of the contraband
was seized. this being 10000 half mem
the booze selling here for 50 per half
man" The contraband was taken from
the warehouse OF William Hartman, for
many years a well-known wholesale
liuuor dealer In Nashville.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-20
THINK RUSSIAN PLANS
TAKE WILSON TO KING

LONDON. Dec. Gothic London cor
respondent OF the Manchester Guardian
suggests that President Wilson'S sud
den determination TO come to England
is due to his desire to consult the Brit
ish government regarding the Russian
situation before the preliminaries to
the peace conference. The correspond
ent points to the presence in London
NQf former Premier Kerensky and Paul
" Milukoff. former Russian foreign
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-20
~ all,
River Forecast.

River Forecast.
The river In the Memphis district
will rise until near the last OF next
week. The maximum stage at Memphis
win probably be between 20 and % feet.
Arrivals.
Ferd Herold from st. Louis,
Departures.
Princess to Friar Point,
Eclipse to Ashport,
Grand TO Mhoons.
Driftwood.
The Idlewild was in port Friday load
ing for her trip to Bruins Saturday
The federal snagboat Wright made
mort Thursday en- route to New Or
leans from the upper Mississippi.
The Lee line steamer Harry Lee,
which has been out of the river trade
because OF a broken shaft, is being
repaired and will go back to the Frtar
Point run Jan. /. The Princess. which
has been making the trip, probably
will be given a new river port.
The Liberty, from Memphis, made
port at Cairo Thursday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-20
NeWs of RiUers
River Bulletin,

Memphis, Tenn. Dec, 20, 1918.
Observations taken at Z am, 10th
,,ar,dtan TINA
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-20

construct Russia, II she takes a future
share, must be a large one"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-20
.VICTROLA
Red Seal" Records

Christmas Greetings Christmas Gifts Christ mas ememEuances- when tbev are red
SWae spring from the netW with a timer d eMe to express good will, low and afecio
Inc intrinsic value may be nothing but the sentimental value beyond price.
Let your gift Osome beautiful song or music fnre charm rcorded ba world lannon's art
Seal Victoria Records are always of this class
A gt of both sentimental md intrinsic value prcmn L 90 Inn rbo wat em.u...
mad $780, andM worth the price ~
Ask fr catalogue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-20

Read News Scimitar Wants.
Evening star., 1918-04-05

6EVEN coIored women dishwashers, 81 n week,
At once 1206 Pa. W. %
6EWERs-Good sewers dresses. 1888 q st.
Evening star., 1918-04-05
wANrED-HFLp.
FEM1EE-Continaed.

YOUNG LADY, stenographer,
and also one typist; permanent
position, with good salary and
pleasant surroundings. Apply. Of
fee. III 18th NV.
YOUNG C0IORED WOMAN. between % and 20.
to work in store. Call ct 1100 4th Ct NV. z.
YOUNG LADY for accounting
Office; ability to use adding ma
chine desirable; position is pefmn-
nent, with quick promotion, if
competent. In reply state age
and experience. Address Box
27o-T, Star Office.
YOUNG woman. white no Sunday work. Dairy
Lunch. 1887 st. ,.
20 coLORED GIRLS to assort papers. 45s Va.
ave. s.w.
MALE AND FEMALE.
Evening star., 1918-04-05
STENOGRAPHER

STENOGRAPHER
Wanted to assist in the
preparation of adver-
tising; the position pre-
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features in the way of
salary and advance
ment. Apply Adv.
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floor.
Evening star., 1918-04-05

MALE AND FEMALE.
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tHAKERS for nat work Apply Arcade LAun-
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Evening star., 1918-04-05
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BOOKKEEPER, experienced, for real estate Of
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14O6 h st.
Amply to Mr. John Wilson, organist. Trinity
Episcopal Church. ard and o sts. NV. satur-
day, pm.
CIVIL SERVICE. THREE DOLLARS-Complete
course for ali examinations. %. Personal and
BY mail. Call or write for particulars. 1898
Mt. Pleasant st.
COLORED MAN and wife, experienced, to take
washington. Address Box 70-s. star once.
Evening star., 1918-04-05

MUSICAL TNsTRUMErT8.
UPRIGHT PIANO-Suitable for beginner; stand
ard make: special, SEQ; easy terms. kNABE
Warerooms, 1929 st. NV.
LAUDER player piano. nah. case, IL music rolls
and bench; very special at $2S9; this before
you buy; terms. KNABE Warerooms. Inc, 1902
G st. NV.
KNABE BABY GRAND-very slightly used /;
looks like new; bargain. kNABE Warerooms.
1922 G. st. NV.
$3i5 ACkEkMAN upright piano: dull finish ma
hogany: fine tone; excellent condition: our price.
s279: terms, s1.75 weekly. Hecht 4 Co., 7th
st. near +.
Evening star., 1918-04-05

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
sAILBoAT. small. with cabin preferred; give
description and price, Address Boz o1-A. star
Office.
OTTBOARD MOTOR for rowhoat; give descrip.
tion and price. Address BOX 20-A. Star office.
CHAIRS wanted: bids for the supply Of 100 good.
sound chairs for clubrooms. Address Box 293-T.
Star ONCE. a.
BUGGY and harness and riding saddle; describe,
with price. Address Boardman Munson, Arline.
ton. Va.
WANTED-To buy. ON terms Of $50 3 month.
clean, pretty, up-to-date furniture for six-room
house. including upright piano. Address Box
s2-A. Star office. - .-..
sAFHe-S. H. wanted quickly; state siae max
and best price. Address Box 828sT. Star office.
19s
The American Household Co.
viii appreciate an opportunity to buy second.
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CALI. LlNC. 100e. 216 81. N.n. 1is
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Evening star., 1918-04-05
WANTED-sITUATIONS.
MALE.

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trading. mining and manufacturing; good pen
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salary. $40 per week. Address Box 67-S. Star Of
Evening star., 1918-04-05
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

A LOAN Of $500, short time, secured by a good
business; will pay interest and commission. Ad-
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AUTO ACCESSORIES and vnlcanizing; gasoline
tank; located downtown: opportunity for. 81 100
Boarding house, 80 rooms good furniture 5000
Rooming house, Is rooms h.-w. h., cheap at 500
Roomins house. beautiful furniture. IL RS. 1000
Rooming house, IA RS, owner leaving city. l. 100
Hotel, so rooms, h-w. h., downtown. 5000
Hotel. 40 rooms. h.-w. h., downtown. -. $500
Grocery. fine corner. living rooms. will
Grocery and delicatessen. rent, $40: rooms 900
Iunchroom, Pa. ave: modern fixtures. -. 1000
Soft drink and bottling plant, including
stock fixtures and machinery; small
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Note.-Mosht t. all l,l the abb above places exclusively
market. If you want to sell. list your place with
MARSHALL BUS. BROKERS. s13 n Y. ave.
BOILER, 80 to 100 h.p.. and Is to 80 engine,
shafting and forth; good condition. Address
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RUY PATENT, your price OF market same on
ROYALTY: wanted by every man that wears shirts;
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current events; in full or spare time. illustrated
Current News, New Haven, Conn.
WOMAN-Colored, to take care
of silver. Apply at once, Dewey
Hotel, 1880 L st. NV.
YOUNG LADIES. for candy store. Apply
Hnyler's, 1854 Col. road NV.
YOUNG lady cashier and clerk. EVENING" and
part Of Sunday. Apply Woods Drug Store.
stoneleieh Court. L and Conn ave 5e
YOUNG LADY for general Office
work; permanent position; oppor-
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YOUNG LADY-In ladies' tailoring showroom.
922 i4th st. NV.
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YOUNG LADY-At once. Pearson's Drug
store. 18th and Fla. ave. NV
Evening star., 1918-04-05

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Evening star., 1918-04-05

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The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-03-29
BIG DRIVE Of HUNS
AR0USING NATION
FERocloUs ATTACKS ON WEST
BATTLE LINE BRINGS HOME
THE NEED OF ACTION.
REALIZATION OF MENACE
Unprecedented Slaughter of Soldiers
On Both Sides Spurs Officials to
Urgent Need Of Rushing Sup
plies Abroad.

Washington. Germany's stroke
against the west front drove home to
the American capital a fuller and
graver realization than eVer before
that America must increase the punch
IN its war work.
1t served to spur rather than to dis.
hearten the wal workers.
The grimness Of the west battle line
only added to the recent determine
ton to push the struggle to a con-
clusion, Officials here believe it will
arouse the nation more than aught
else has. They have known that peace
talk was being ditched; o they are
convinced that the nation will be
more unified, more determined than
rel before that the Hun menace shall
not hang over the world.
Taken all in all, military men said
the battle had not developed to the
point where they could make accurate
judgments of its results. British re-
tirement near st. Quentin and the Ber-
lin claim of capture Of $4,000 British
by Prince Rupprecht's army were
deemed natural consequences Of the
ferocious onslaught by the German
hordes. But reports to date were not
such as to make the situation appear
pessimistic.
The number of men massed against
the British made the retirement es-
sential II the British did not wish to
sacrifice too greatly.
Moreover, the Germans manifestly
r prodigal of life and their losses
will be greater than any advantage
they gain, 1t is held.
They have already lost 225,000 in
killed, wounded and missing, accord.
ing to British estimates, whereas the
British probably have sacrificed less
than half-probably $4,000 to 100000
In killed, wounded and missing.
The mass formation attack is bound
to cost the Germans enormously. The
game will not be worth the candle, in
military mems opinion, though they
all agreed It Is still too soon to judge
accurately Of what the Germans are
seeking.
There was little doubt that the real
offensive is on. but there Is a chance
that 1t will slacken and break out
again later.
The capital Is being bombarded with
q flock OF wild rumors German In
splration was behind them in some
cases, It was felt, and the State De-
partment and foreign embassies warn
ed that a crop of Teuton propaganda
Of disaster raj likely to flour.
fish for a time.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-03-29
NEWLOANT wHREEB|LL|0N
THIRD LIBERTY LOAN BONDS
WILL DRAW "a PER CENT
AND RUN LONG TERM. :
oversubscrlptlon VIII Be Accepted on
Bonds Which viii Be Non-convertl.
ble-PrevIous Issues May Be Con.
verted for Third Issue.

Washington,-The third Liberty loan
to open April 6 will be for three billion
and over-subscription at Az per cent
interest. Bonds of the first loan, bear
ing 81 per cent interest, and OF the
second loan, at 1 per cent, may be con.
verted into the new bonds, but those
of the third loan will not be convert.
BILE into any future issue.
This announcement was made by
Secretary McAdoo with the comment:
That great events now happening in
France must fire the soul of every
American with a new determination to
furnish all the dollars and all the ma
terisl resources OF America that are
needed to put an end to the execrable
atrocities of German militaHsm."
In connection with the loan, the Sec
rotary plans TO establish a sinking fund
with which to purchase back any
bonds Of the third loan thrown upon
the market, in order to aid in keeping
the price up to par. The maturity Of
the bonds is yet to be determined, but
1t was officially stated that they will
be long term, probably between TWEEN
ty and thirty years.
Most financial observers were sur.
prised at the comparatively small size
of the loan, and at the interest rate,
both Of which they had expected to be
higher. Reduction of government ex.
penditures and allied loans below the
former estimate is responsible for the
loans size, Secretary McAdoo K
planned. He said the bonds we're made
non-conyertible to put an end to expec-
tations of higher interest rates in tho
future, indicating his purpose to mair.-
tain the Az rats for future loans.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-03-29
WASHINGTON CONFIDENT
OFFICIALS WATCHING REPORTS
FROM FRENCH FRONT, BUT
OUTCOME Is NOT FEARED.
Tremendous Losses Of Huns viii Pos
sibIy Affect Morale Of German Peo-
ple-offensive by 5~attleships Is
Anticipated In Near Future.

Washington.-Never since the war
began has the national capital turned
its mind so completely to the military
situation in Europe, but while there is
anxiety and uneasiness, the consensus
Of feeling seems to be that Germany
has not accomplished enough in the
first hours of her offensive to disturb
the confidence of the allied peoples In
the ability Of their armies.
That the British and French would
lose considerable area through the
German offensive has been anticipated
and the effect discounted. But what
ever may be lost now will be to some
extent offset by the counter offensive
which ten allies have been planning
for the summer months. The situation
on the western front has long been
considered a virtual deadlock by for
eign officers detailed here. Many OF
them have suggested that even II the
German army broke through for gains
of a few miles, the ground would be
so torn up by artillery fire as to make
II impossible to bring up ~transporta.
ton facilities quickly enough to fol-
low up the advantage. The allies are
by no means lacking in men and ma
terials and though the Germans may
bend the entente line and even cause
a radical readiustment Of the allied
defensive positions, hardly anyone
views the German move as likely to
affect the ultimate outcome Of the
war itself. Rather 1t is expected that
the morale Of the German people will
be weakened on account of the ire
mendous losses which is being inflict-
ed by the allies.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-03-29
HUN DRIVE SHOWS
SIGNS OF DEFEAT
GERMANS FIGHTING DESPERATE.
~ AGAINST TlME-REsERvEs
BEING RAPIDLY REDUCED.
ENGLISH GUNNERs SUPERB
Heavy Toll Is Being Taken by Allied
Artillery, Who Are Firing With
Open slehts-130 German
Alrplanes Down.

British Army Headquarters, France.
There is reason to believe important
events will be recorded within the next
few hours which may lead to a better
ment of the position of the armies
which are stemming the German on
slaught. The enemy is fighting desper-
ately hard against time.
Reports from all along the front In
dictate that the German loss of life was
heavy. The enemy advanced against
allied gunners, who we're firing with
open sights.
British airmen are taking heavy toll
from the German infantry in Bapaume.
No official figures are at hand, but
from authentic compilations at least
100 German airplanes were brought
down In the first five days.
The fighting continues with more or
less intensity along the whole line.
The Germans pushed hard in the
neighborhood Of Fonches, Chaulnes,
Estrees, Dompierre, Mericourt, Mira'-
mont, Archiet-Le1G rand, Sapignies and
Ervillers. Heavy fighting occurred
about Grevillers and a desperate con-
flict was waged in the vicinity Of
Nesle, which the Germans now hold.
The enemy also attacked strongly In
the direction Of Noyon, but met with
strenuous resistance, which appeared
TO stem the advance. A further mass
lng of German troops was reported at
Peronne and north Of Bapaume, both
of which the enemy holds.
Bapaume was turned into an inferno
by ~squadrons of British aviators. Their
bombs tore to pieces whatever was
left of the place. The work Of the
British airmen since the beginning of
the battle has been one OF the bright
est pages. Bitter battles in the air
have been fought by scores of aviators,
and the service has proven fully its
ability to smother the German airmen
ut a crucial time.
Exacting the heaviest toll for every
M0Ot VI &iOuuut lHO DAAIioh AhO WI
tinues to withdraw slowly before the
pressure OF the German masses
Over a large part Of the battle zone
the retirement is being made volunta.
rily, so as to maintain an unbroken
front. Prisoners say the advance Of
the Germans is behind their schedule.
The tenacity OF the British resist.
snce, the prisoners say, exceeded any
thing the Germans deemed possible.
They complain Q. great ~privations on
account OF lack Of supplies, and OK.
treme WEAKNESS also is telling heavily.
Owing to the dense masses Of support.
ing troops, however, the enemy is able
% replenish his forward line with fresh
units. The weather remains dry, thus
favoring the enemy.