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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

PAUL BEATT|E GETS
BUSY ON HIS JOB

Paul Beattie. special agent for the
prohibition department. has been
especially active this month in the de-
lection OF violation OF the state pro
hibition laws and the rounding up OF
violators. On october he boarded
a Richmond. Fredericksburg & Poto-
mac railroad train and arrested Willie
Reed, J. r. Otey and John Saules,
who had forty-two pints Of whiskey
in their possession. The haul netted
forty-one additional pints
On the Nth he arrested Ed
Bracket. Clay Hardy w. A. Burton,
f. II. Wakeman and p S. Broadell
in Alexandria for violation OF the pro-
hibition statutes. On October he
made n raid on place called The
Oaks in Fairfax county and rounded
up six men for gambling and having
whiskey in their possession. On the
seventh he was again active in Rich
mond. his endeavors for that day net
ting him lis pints.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
Southsiide Items
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS


G. r. Ham, arrested TUESDAY niEnt
or the charge of being drunk and dis
orderly on the streets, when ne ap-
peared in police court this morning was
Immediately dispatched to John Mar
shall hospital to be treated for IN
fuenza.
Fined by Justice Maurice yesterday
were the following: w. f. Robertson.
$40, charged with being drunk and as
orderly; 7. w. Duke. $50 for recklesslN
running automobile: Frank Dupuy col
ored SO, for disorderly conduct on
Richmond Petersburg car.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
Churches win HeIp.

Churches in South Richmond are
ready to meet the influenza emergency
and SOUP kitchen has been started
in Decatur Street Methodist church IN
which SOUP will be made and sent 10
poor families whose members are suf-
ferers The pastor. the Rev. Samuel
T. Dnmville. asks that donations or
mutton, beef, chickens. rice and other
soup ingredients will be sent to the
parsonage, sos Decatur street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

Pupils In The Virginia Randolph Ell
lett school for Girls arc somewhat sur
priced so,-isarp.that the enforced hoi-
lay does not necessarily mean hoi-
law from study for the faculty has
rotten busy ard is mailing out lessons.
Each week caurs% of lessons will he
h, aited 10 ali sxcer, tire fFsr year T'i~'
nils SO that no time VIII be lost from
The course Teachers may he called for
Information at Randolph 476s-M.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
rrnhihitien Nielaters.

The following on "a plea of guilty
have been hned $50 each in hustings
court for violating the prohibition law
James r. 0tey Samuel Brown a. H.
Prswshav. Apreilus pahney. William
Reed, George stanley. Thomas Zemptas
md John Berkeley. oliver Grimes was
nned $40 for taking drink Of ardent
srtrits In public.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
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SIiaX Travelling l,uhlic's A,arm

The Richmond Transfer company
desires to allay tho apprehension Of
the travelling public with regard to
those of its vehicles which have been
enlisted in tie sportation of in
fiuenza patients from their homes to
the various hospitals. The company
announces that it is using special cars
exclusively for this work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

They Won't have 70 20 across o
know what . mask il like and how 1t
Feels to wear one for the Richmond
college boys are already using the
Red Gross Influenza masks. II Is an
,dd sight TO see them sitting on their
ampus facing BROAD street with masks
,ver the lower parts OF their faces,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
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no VACATIONS NOW
FOR CITY EMPLOYEES

Following the action of the finance
committee in recommending an in
crease in the pay OF all city EN-
ployees. the administrative board
yesterday issued notice to the heads
of all departments that all vacations
for employees uust-he-c Cancelled for
the present. This action is taken be-
cause of the shortage of men in every
department OF the government.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF


A squad of Richmond Blues were or
Tered out by Governor Davis yesterday
h attend the funeral of Louis Ira
|eiri, the first Italian from Richmond
p die in the service Of the United
Etares. MIR, Trafeiri died Friday Of
|neumonia at the military post tn Sy-
acuse. y. Y. The services yesterday
Eere held from the home of his
arents Mr.. and Mrs Peter Trafe'Ft.
|ei Brook avenue. and burial was in
fount Calvary, He rs the nephew Of
Ehastc TrafeiFi. Of this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
Catarrh Distorts
Facial Expression
Spreads the Nose, Blurs the
Eyes, Puffs the Face, Dries
the Lips-How TO Get
Rid of Catarrh.
TRY THIS HoME TREATMENT FREE

Catarrh not only makes one feel mis-
cradle, IT shows this effect in the fea-
tures, and 1t usually grows worse. But
thanks to remarkable home treat
ment, there is recovery in store for
every sufferer by the remarkable Gauss
self home treatment. which you can
try free in your own home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
Mrs. Frank Wilson Dead.

Mrs. susie Vandcfia wilson wife OF
Frank S Wilson. died Tuesday night
of influenza in her home, 1902 HUI
street Funeral services will be held
this afternoon at o'clock at the
grave in Maury cemetery. She is sur
vived by her husband and two little
children.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
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NhiskcN to Combat LpidcmiC.

Ten gallons Of eonflseated whiskey
was. sent to John Marshall hospital
yesterday afternoon by Prohibition
Commissioner Peters 10 be used in
the fight against the influenza epi-
demir II is understood that two car
loads of liquor have been shipped
from l.ynehhurg to Camp Lee for use
in treatment of patients a that point
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

All persons interested in the dhtrt-
button of the funds of the True Ike
formers bank are requested by Judge
rrumn to anpear in the law and equity
court this afternoon at o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

a letter has been received in iRch-
bond from Roscoe Tatum who is a
prisoner at Limhurg, Germany He
has not wounded and WAS taken HTis-
Ener during tho summer He went
|cross with the SiXtY-ninth infantry
from Camr Lee
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

Friday night at o'clock there VIII
be big rally at Wnterpock IN charse
of the Chesterfield committee OF the
fourth liberty loan bond issue. There
will be a frst-class speaker and
good. time is promised all Chesterfield
citizens who attend
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

BARRIERS in Richmond are wearing
gas masks" 10 protect themselves
rem influenza while serving ther
lients They dip these masks in a
TERM destroying solution every hour or
o and work away
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
No Ad Club Neetin q .

On account OF the epidemic of In
Muenxa, no regular meetings ot the
Richmond Advertisers club will be
held until further notice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
IS TO RAISE
EMPLOYEES SALARIES

Common council will meet in special
session tonight to consider recon-
mendattons Of the finance committee
in reference to the proposed increase
in salaries of city employees and an ap-
preparation of si5.o9o for the influenza
fight. Both propositions. IL is under
stood, VIII be adopted without dissent
ing voice.
The influenza situation here has i'm
PEELED the health department to take
drastic action against ats increase. and
the demand for higher wages made by
practically every employe of the city
bas caused the council TO feel that I'M
less wages are Increased the work OF
The departments v-fTf Httc~t ff+si-
capped,
The board Of aldermen, H. is be-
lieved. viii concur in faTorar le action
of council al its regular meeting next
Tuesday night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
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AllaY AnprChension.

DR.. Roy X. Flanagan, city health
chief, said yesterday
While conditions are not yet en-
couraging. there has been no de
velopment within the last twenty
four hours that would tend 10 in
creae our apprehension. Everything
possible. considering the shortage of
to arrest the spread of the disease
The intelligent cooperation OF the
public is Imperative
DIR. Flanagan stated that the num-
Der of cases officially given out by his
department did mas represent all
those in the city. Many of the physi-
clans who have been treating cases
have been to busy. or have been sick
themselves. and have not fled their
reports. he explained. The health
chief declared Il, as not only possible,
but probable. that the epidemic has
afflicted double the number officially
reported.
The situation In West Point. ac@
cnrding to the state health depart
ment, is the first in the state to show
an improvement. On the other hand.
conditions in Southwest Virginia con-
tinue to grow rapidly worse. No part
of the state, according to the depart
ment. is immune from the nlalady
Inc Medlcai SCnooE OF the lniNer-
sity OF Virginia closed Monday. and
students from the senior classes are
available to assist in emergency work
They viii be assigned to duty in
various parts OF the state. Requests
Were received yesterday from Norfolk
and Petersburg for medical assist
ance. AT both of these points IN
fuenza is raging.
Don't Use Roller Towels
State Labor Com M issioner John
Hirschhere announced yesterday that
the use of roller towels Is a particui-
arly dangerous practice during the
Influenza epidemic Commissioner
Hirschberg warns the public against
the use of them and cautions manu-
featuring and commercial esta blish-
ments. public buildings and steam
ship lines that violation of the pro-
hibting the use OF such will he pun
ished.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

No visitors will he allowed 70 come
10 Fine Camp hospital until the dan
ger Of the spread IF influenza has
passed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
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I.xDerS~ Committee Returns

committee representing me
South Atlantic department OF the
American Railway Express company
has returned from washington where
ii was represented before the depart
ment by ] J. Forester. grand presi-
dent of the Brotherhood of Railway
Clerks The committee expressed 1T
self as wholly satisfied with the situa-
ton.
500. Composing the committee were: J,
Fl. Lumpkin. r. |. Creath, Mrs. p. r
Harrison. j. C. Shuitz. a. r, Wedde II,
L L Earner and a Ii. BROOKS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
ClOee Tn In EOrdOnsyille.

Following the example of MANY
other towns and cities the town au-
thorities OF Gordonsville. because OF
the raging Spanish influenza, have or
dered the closing OF all schools. the
aters, churches, pool-rooms. and that
no public gatherings. shall be held in
the confines OF. the city. until further
notice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
BOARD REFUSES TO ACCEPT
RESIGNATION OF DOCTOR

The administrative board yesterday
declined to accept the resignation OF
DR.. II. c. Rucker as one Of the district
physicians. giving As it's reason that
now above all others ia the time when
all physicians should help the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

Among influenza patients received
AT John Marshall hospital for treat
ment last night were two entire taml-
lies, consisting In one case OF the
father. mother and six children. The
other was that of both parents and
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
POLICE COURT Is
CLEARED OF VISITORS

Justice Crutchneld yesterday issued
an order clearing the police court
room of all persons except those whose
business necessitates their presence.
THIS rule will prevail indefinitely.
Yesterday the room was probably one
of the most sanitary In the City Hail
and Justice Crutchfeld was comm ended
for his forethought
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

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influenza has gripped Major william
n Sands. but very mildly. He is con-
fned in his home
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

Mabel S. Rose Monday qualifed
administrator OF the estate OF w.
H. Stratton, valued at $500. Stan
yarne Wilson qualified as administra-
tor OF the estate Of Agnes S. Farlor,
valued at $4,000 Jeane ID. Harrison
qualified as administrator OF the es-
tate OF Margaret X. Dickens. valued
at 5000
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

The Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals was very active
during the month OF September. as is
shown by the following report just
issued by Miss NJ. Taylor, the seere-
tary:
Horses and mules with sore backs.
~xalled shoulders and lame. unhitched
and sent to stable. eleven: horses and
mules unf1t for work. poor and half
starved, unhitched and sent to stable.
six: horses and mules overloaded, re-
il@ved, eight: horses and mules cruelty
whipped and driven. two: veterinaries
called, four; admonition to owners and
drivers. hfty-seven; check reins taken
OF horses and mules. eleven; horse
FOUND abandoned. one: horses and
mules taken care Of and fed. two; whips
cut up, nine: cruelty to dogs and. cats
one: homes found. for dogs and cats.
Aeight; horses and mules humanely de-
stroyed. twenty-seven: dogs end cats
Akumanely destroyed. thirty-eiEht; cows
Humanely destroyed. one: cases investi-
rated for which there was no cause for
eomplAint. four. making total Of 100
FeassA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

Round Tn Draft Dodgers
arrest OF those who fail to car
~ their draft registration and
clasSificatio cards IL imminent.
according tn a statement made
yesterday ny a federal officer. &C.
cortitng TO this official. a nation
wide campaign tn round up all
Slackers and draft dodgers will
shortly he inaugurated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
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Health Chief Williams Aberut

HEALTH VTt1 WHIIHfHS Npe1t
State Health Officer Ennion g..
williams is absent from the city on
business associated with the state
wide influenza epidemic.
8. r. e. \. HANDLES MANY
CASES IN SEPTEMBER
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NWIS IN'HH
Attorney General John r. Saun-
ders spoke at a liberty loan meet
ing at King and Queen courthouse
Tuesday. He returned to Richmond
Yesterday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

An interesting venture has been un-
dertaken by the Colonial Danes
chapter In Roanoke, Of which Mrs.
Lucian Fl. Cooke, well known in Rich
mond Is local chairman. Plans are
almost completed for a waffle
kitchen which will be opened in a
former tea room in the city. Here
war waffles with their accompani-
ments will be served at nominal
charge. the proceeds to go toward
the Colonial Danes war work.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-19
FRED l.. MACE

Fred l.. Mace, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Monteville Mace, was born in Mills
county, Iowa, Sept. Is, 1890 and died
at the Methodist hospital, Omaha, on
Wednesday, Dec, II, 1918, aged %
years, 2 months and 26 days.
A complicated bowel trouble was
the immediate cause of his demise.
He was united in marriage to Miss
Lena Swanson, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. P. Swanson, on January i,
1913. To this union, three sons were
born.
Besides the parents, wife and chill
dren, he is survived BY two brothers,
C. A., adm Alvin j.
The deceased was an industrious
upright man and had resided nearly
all of his life, on farm 2la miles
west of Loveland.
The funeral services were helc
from the Loveland Baptist church al
2 p. M, Friday, Dec, 10, Rev. Krause
Of Fremont county, Ia, officiating
The remains were laid to rest in tbs
Branson cemetery.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-19
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PETER Petersen

Peter Petersen, son of Mr.. and MRS.
Sens Redersen, deceased, was born on
q farh near Crescent, Ia, on Feb. 10,
1885 and died at his home in the
country, seven miles southeast of this
city, on Thursday, Dec, II, aged 80
years, 0 months and % days.
Influenza, followed by a complica-
ton of diseases, caused his death
after an illness of almost seven
weeks.
He was united in marriage to Miss
Dorothy Thompson on April 10, 1912.
One daughter came to bless their
union.
Besides the wife and four-year-old
daughter, he is survived by four sis
tors and two brothers
The deceased was an honest, up
right man and a useful citizen and
had been engaged in agricultural per-
suits the greater portion Of his life.
The funeral services will be helc
from the late home at p. M, Satur
day, December ID, Rev. Edgar Price
officiating.
The remains will be inferred a
La Grange cemetery.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-19
George Marshall

Another Veteran of the Civil war
has answered the last earthly roll call
and when taps were sounded Friday
morning, Dec. 6, 1918, the remains OF
George P. Marshall were cold in death
His son, Charles Marshall, was at his
bedside at the time. He had been fail
ing all summer, with old age.
George Marshall was born in Ken
lucky, Aug. a, 1889, and died at the
Soldiers home in Marshalltown, Ia,
Dec. 6, 1918, aged 10 years, A months
and 2 days.
The deceased was a Veteran of the
Civil war volunteers, serving in Co. II
IL Iowa Inf. from April 16, 1862 to
July 26, 1865.
He went to the Soldiers home at
Marshalltown, thirteen years age
where he made his home until his
death.
died in infancy and he has surviving
Greencastle, Ind. Their youngest chile
died in infanc and has surviving hin
daughter, Mary, a son, Charles o.
Muncie, Ind. three brothers, William
Henry and Joseph, one sister, Mad
alton Foreman and seven grandchil
dren.
The remains were brought to thi
city and laid to rest by the side o
his daughter, in Rose Hill cemetery
on Sunday, Dec. 8, 1918.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-19
Harmony Study Club

The Harmony Study club met in
regular session with Ute Coulthard,
Thursday Dec. 5.
Roll call Plans for Christmas work.
Minutes of last meeting read and
approved.
After a short business meeting,
club adjourned for knitting.
The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Mar
garet Richardson, served a delicious
lunch.
The guests of the club were Mrs
Aubrey of Sioux City and Mrs. Ross
Coulthard.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-19

Jas. Dunno Of Chicago, was here
today looking after business interests.
He has promoted Mrs. Andy Wheeler
to manager Of the Eating house.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-19
Local High Wins Both Games

~ A large and enthusiastic audience
witnessed the tao basket hall games
at the High school gym last night,
between the boys and girls teams Of
Modale and the boys and girls teams
of the Missouri Valley High schools.
The score for the boys game ~as 80
to II in favor Of the local team. Tie
local girls team won by a score of
81 to 4. The visiting teams played
good basket ball on the field, through
out both games but failed to make
baskets. The local teams made an eA-
scellent start of a very successful
season and we hope to have some
good games on the local floor during
the winter months.
Mr.. Glen Rain Of the Co. Bluffs
~. M. G. "A. referred both games. His
work was entirely satisfactory to both
schools.
Watch for the announcement Of the
next game.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-19
Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Martens enter
tanned, on their wedding anniversary,
at three course dinner, Wednesday
evening at 2 o'clock.
The following guests were present:
Rev. and Mrs. Edgar Price and son,
Dean; Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Greene and
son, Glen; Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Hat
cher and family and Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Greene.
| After dinner, games Of all kinds
were INDUCED in until 10 p. m. when
all departed having had an evening
of good laughs and wishing them
many more such anniversaries.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-19
r A. r. e. Election

AT the regular meeting of Div. No
10, the following officers were cleo.
ted for 1919.
L. M. Walker, Conductor.
w. w. DeVoe, Engineer.
Clarence Peckham, Fireman.
C. w. Mccullough, Motorman.
j. Gilgrass, Machinist.
J. Roth, Flagman.
j. Hiemke, Brakeman.
A. G. johnson, Sec. and Treas.
w. w. Devoe, Journal Cores.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-19
G. A. R. Election

At the regular meeting Of Belden
Post No. 50, Dec. 8, 1918, the follow
ing officers were elected for 1919.
]. D. Brown, Commander.
B. Vaudeville, S. v. Commander.
Thos. Wilson, ]. v. Commander
q. West, Quartermaster.
VIM. Fisher, Chaplain.
c. Alexander, Surgeon.
A. E. Sigfried. Officer Of Day.
]. P. Hutton, officer Of Guard.
Appointed Officers:
G. r. Smiley, Adjutant.
,. R. Mclaughlin, Patriotic Instr.
n: Trustees
J. D. Brown, q. West, w. "A. Smith
Delegates to State encampment
Thos. Wilson, alternate, VIM. Fisher
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-19
Mothers and Dauehters CUB

The 18th meeting Of the st. John
Mothers and Daughters club met at
the home Of Mrs. Louis Nelson, Thurs.
afternoon. Members present twelve.
The club opened by singing Amer
len. The afternoon was spent in sew
ing on comforts, one being completed
and is to be sent to the Christian
Home in Council Bluffs.
Mrs. Harvey Nelson and little
daughter, Irene, were club guests.
At the close Of the meeting, de.
ilicious refreshments were served by
the hostess.
Club will meet with Mrs. Chas
Harder, Dec. ~.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-19
Ruby Harlan Killed in Action

Relatives here received telegram
this afternoon stating that Ruby b.
Harlan was killed in action, in France,
on October II.
Ruby entered the military service
on Sept. 30, 1917.
He leaves wife and baby son, who
are residing with the wife's parents,
M. and Mrs. John w. Yarns, or West
Erie street.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-19
Farmers Form Elevator

Logan, Ia, Dec ls--From c. W..
Hamnsans, county agent, it is learned
that a Farmers Cooperative Eleva-
tor Co., capitalized at $4,000, has
been organized at Mondamin. W. a.
Robin;on was elected president, and
John Met lanna9an, SECRETARY.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-19
Encampment Election

At the last regular meeting Of Red
Cloud Encampment, the following Of
'ficers were elected for the first half
Of 1919.
H. P. Cox, c. P.
Sam Paulson, H. P.
s. d. Gibson, s. w.
J. F. Clinkenbeard, Jr. W.
=. M. Walker, Scribe.
Geo. w. Burbank, Treas.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-19
Green Has the Right Idea.

Congressman Green has introduced
Bill to require the positions of door
keepers, messengers, elevator tenders,
watchmen, and similar occupations in
the Government employ, to be filled
by soldiers who have been wounded in
the service, where their disabilities
do not interfere with their capacity
to perform the required service. 1t
amends the law now in force which
only applies to few positions, and
gives special preference to those who
have lost limb in action.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-19
Joe Riley Very Low

Joe Riley very Low
Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Riley received
the following telegram yesterday:
Douglas, Ariz.
2. p. M, Dec. II.
Your son, Joseph, seriously i'll with
pneumonia since the 9Th inst. Re-
covery uncertain, but hopeful.
Commander