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Oxford eagle., 1918-02-07
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.

At meeting Of the stockholders OF
the Bank OF Blue Mountain on Jan
End. a profit Of Il - per cent was
found A dividend of 10 per cent was
ordered 10 be paid stockholders and
the rest reserved as undivided profits.
The former board Of directors was
elected Mr.. Graham announces hi.
purpose to move to Oxford. he will
not, however, severe his connection as
a stakeholder or director. His sue
oessor as cashier will be elected by
the board Of directors. The follow
ing resolutions were passed unani-
mously by the stockholders:
Mheeas, we have heard with re-
gret that Mr.. A. A. Graham. who has
been cashier Of our bank since lis or
ganization, has announced his purpose
TO move to Oxford. therefore.
Resolved, lst, that the thanks Of the
stockholders are due and are hereby
rendered him for his faithful and ef-
heient service as cashier Of the bank,
whereby the bank has greatly pros
pened. and,
End, that we commend him most
heartily to all whom his lot may be
cast as Christian gentleman and an
efheient banker.-Blue Mountain Cor
respont in Southern Sentinel.
Oxford eagle., 1918-02-07

missioned officer in Americas Air
Army, wearing the coveted wings and
shield Of Uncle Sam.
One step remains. Final training
in evolution, in squadron formation,
and in battle practice is given, in
France, on the latest, up-to-the-min-
ute machines under seasoned French
airmen, in the actual atmosphere of
battle. At its conclusion, the Avia-
tor is trained as highly as it is pos
sible TO train him, is awarded his Jun
Tor Military Aviator brevet, promoted
me ,.rade and is ready whenever duty
calls him.
This is mans work II requires
physique, brains, and concentration.
1t is worked out upon the principle of
complete mastery of every step be-
fore another step is taken. Ii is
surrounded with every preeaution Of
safety. as is shown by the fact that
not a dozen fatal air-accidents have
occurred among all the hundreds of
men trained. 1t requires the highest
type Of college men, not more men,
but better men.
Oxford eagle., 1918-02-07
SPRING FOOTBALL
BEGINS SOON
Championship to be Holly Contested.
Mach Interested Manifested. No
Class Has Edge

NOW that ole Sol has seen fit to
shine once more, and King Wintes
ha' seemingly relinguished his hold
apon the earth il viii not be long be-
re We shall soon see again the fami-
ar sight Of pigskin warriors failing
an the ball In view Of the fact that
few intercollegiate games can be Sc
aired in either basket bal or base ball.
inter class contests are 10 be rein
lated here Only q fcw years ago
here were class contests Of every
n At Ole Mis-. but Of late they have
en- done away with, only to be re-
-Istated as a war time" measure.
here will be games scheduled be-
Neen the various classes, and depart
aents, in every line Of sport. and
ONE bitter. hard struggles may be
1cipated- Naturally the king of
a'ege sports viii claim first place.
= spring football will be the result.
vii not be long before the weather.
. the athletic field. will be suitable,
hen the contests may be expected
in- The first games played will
s0ly be between the Freshman
SOphomore classes
Oxford eagle., 1918-02-07
THE HEN THAT LAYS

: me hen that pays. If she does not
lay kill her. but before you kiln her
give her B. A. Thomas Poultry Rem
edy twice a day for . week. and then
you viii not kin her for she viii be
paying you profit. 1t not only makes
hens lay but il is remedy for Chol-
era, Roup. and Gapes. We guarantee
y 10 cure or We refund your money,
Carter's Drug Store. adv
Oxford eagle., 1918-02-07

A child that has intestinal worms
is handicapped in its growth. A few
doses of WHITES CREAM VERMI-
FUGE destroys and expels worms;
the child Immediately improves and
thrives wonderfully. Price 25c per
bottle. Sold by A. H. Kendel. adv.
Oxford eagle., 1918-02-07

created q new gov
srnmsni department.
which vas necessary
as . result Of the
world var. TIE pres
dents proclamation
and tas rules which
have been agreed 70
Oxford eagle., 1918-02-07


created q new gov
@ :" !: :. :: !: ! :: !: !: !" :
49, srnmsnt department
A which vas necessary
Hhfh as . result Of the
HIM world var. TIE pres
N4 dents proclamation
and tas rules which
have been agreed 70
% The president calls for the support
OF ali the population Of The United
States Therefore. Nisssssippi has her
part TO do in saving food 10 help win
the war.
The Food Administration doe. not
ssk any one 10 so hungry. nor does IL
expect to take from any one the nsees-
sihes OF life When the Pledge Card
was presented TO the householders of
this country. they asked you 10 join
IN the willing service to conserve food
ior our nation The situation al the
present time 10 serious one In Eu.
rope There is enough meat. whea,
ano sugar in the United States 10 sun-
ply It's population. but Ee are sssoeiat.
% with nations in Europe who ara
nghting the battle for humanity and
need these particular foods II ia thar
lore recessary for US to assist them
oy supplying them with food. 40 thu,
eney can keep the battle ground 1.
Europe should We fail to do our du,y
nov al some time in the future. mar
nAps. We might have to contend with
.ne domination OF autocracy on Amsc
ioan SOL We accordingly call nnon
s'ery individual In Mississipp, 10 do
.heH part In changing their habits os
nsihs 80 as 10 eat less OF the thing.
"nicn are needed in Europe. and "a
consume instead the foods O, which
70 nave grSSt abundance. suoh a.
eOrn' oats. game. etc, besides fru,t.
sno vegetables. which our psonls -,
use and thus help 10 win the war
Aueies viii appear in this p.n.,
s'ev week calling your attsnt,o, !.
me desire OF the Food Adm,ni.,r.,,o-
On matters OF Food Conservation ana
We trust you win follow the rsous~,.
mere uttered. for By 90 doing Won re-.
90 q most patriotic work and hsln !.
lh tnis struggle for the good OF an
Oxford eagle., 1918-02-07

Gas in the stomach or bowels is a
disargeeable symptom of a torpid
liver To get nd Of II quickly take
HERBINE. Il Is . marvellous liver
stImulaHt and bowel purifier. Price
eoc- Sod b. A II. Kendel. odv.
Oxford eagle., 1918-02-07
Class Gridders.

* Freshman class should stand
Is strong contenders for the
pionship. as they have so many
men from which TO select. Var
men, will OF course. barred. but
with this restriction there will
any men Of known gridiron
sss. Wilson. Hill. Simmons.
.Annon, Robinson, McLarty, all
out as men who have shown
worth on the field. and there
any more men As Nelson, Car
xirk, Creekmore, Billups. These
made a strong bid for the Var
shis season. and should make
hoop up when the class
begins. The Juniors are also
tehind- On the roster Of these
iars are found the names OF
10 are there with the goods
Jush., With such men as Fritz
Z, and Henry Yawn around
70 build a team, they can vel
70 reply to their opponents ir
srds of the ancient SanskritI
sibble.H The seniors hav,
Monger, John DuberTy. anG
as q nucleus, all Of whom
adequate knowledge o.
Oxford eagle., 1918-02-07

ncuce food conservation for IN.
s.As OF your stomach. for the sake =,
your pocketbook. for the sale !, 49,. =
souh'F5 or Tor any other reason unas,
1s sOn' eut-BE SURE You Do Ir
Oxford eagle., 1918-02-07

Representative II. l.. Davis came
up t'lday and spent a day or so at
home, returning to Jackson this even
ing.
Oxford eagle., 1918-02-07
HELP WIN THE WAR

"hs1 President Wilson appoaatsl
ny Hoover 70 tAe position Of Food Ae-
Einisirstor for the United staiss hs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
RUSSIANS FEAR
GERMANS WILL
DESTROY FLEET
Fear TeutOnS Will Violate
Treaty Obligations and
Telegraph a Protest.
Internatlonal News Service :

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. April 20. - Ger
many is continuing her operations
in the Crimea and the Russians now
are apprenhensive that it is The Ger
man intention to violate treaty
agreements and 20 capture or de
stroy the Russian Black sea feet.
The state department today received
word that the Moscow authorities
have telegraphed directly to- the
German foreign minister at Berlin,
protest against the German mill
tary operations. The protest points
out that the German Ukrainian
forces have advanced beyond Per
KEEP and now are moving toward
Simperopol in the Crimea and then
adds:
Even according TO the eX parte
statements of the Ukrainian leaders
this territory does not form part OF
the Ukrainian republic and the Ger
man action violates the Brest Litovsk
treaty as it is in the territory Of the
peoples soviet l. is in fact a threat
towards our Black sea fleet"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
LIMA FIRE Loss
NEAR 100000
Five Units of Big Lake Erie
Railway Shops Are
in Ruins.
International News Service


LIMA. o., April 20. Firemen
succeeded early this morning in
placing the Lake Erie shop fire
under control. after lighting it since
II o'clock last night. Five units Of
the big shops are in ruins. with an
estimated loss of from 100000 to
100000. The roundhOuse and store
rooms were saved and by the hardest
lighting the Solar refinery, largest
gasoline producers in the United
States and the Lima Locomotive
works were saved. The fact that
three separate and distinct fires
broke out in the shops before the
main blaze started makes it appear
TO be the work Of an incendiary'
and VIII Pontius. of Cicero. Ind, is
under arrest and held for investiga-
ton. Several firemen were over
come and Marion Commish. Lake
Erie employe, is in the city hospital
badly injured as the result OF an
acetyline tank exploding near where
ne was lighting the flames.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
DRIVE GERMANS
At BAYONET POINT
Bravery of British Sailors in
Attack on U-boat Bases
is Revealed.
International News Service

international News Service.
LONDON, April 25.-As fresh
details come in about the British
raid on the German naval bases of
Ostend and Zeebrugge, the bravery
of the British forces is more and
more emphasized.
Not since the beginning of the
war have sailors shown such gallan-
try as the British in this daring en-
terprise
The attack was made during a
storm ana rain was falling heavily
as the British dashed along the
Zeebrugge mole, driving the Ger
mans before them at the point Of
the bayOnet.
A great hole was torn in the mole
with dynamite and a German de-
stroyer was rammed and sunk. Al
defensive positions were blown up
and the German shore batteries
were heavily shelled.
The Germans severely bonn barded
the British forces. but in spite OF
this il is believed that both harbors
were effectively blocked by the vol
untary sinking of the ships
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
German Cavalry
Threatens Holland
on the Border Line

international News Service.
LONDON. April 25.--German
cavalry has made a military demon
stration of "A hostile nature along
the Dutch frontier fronting West
rhalia. according 10 information re-
ceived today from Rotterdam.
1t is now declared that the Ger
man note to Holland was not ex-
actly an ultimatum but it was
oouched in strong terms and de-
manded an immediate answer.
The text has not yet been made
public at The Hague. but it is gen
orally supposed that Germany is de-
manding not only transportation
rights on Dutch railroads and
canals but also supplies Of various
kinds
According 10 press reports the
German minister has left The
Hague for Berlin, and the Dutch
minister is on his way from Berlin
TO The Hague.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
Serg't Nightingale VIII
Speak Following Parade

Sergt. George Nightingale. who
spoke here on Liberty day. April 8,
viii be in South Bend on Satur-
day. April p, 10 make two address
IS. He Will speak before a mass
meeting at the high school follow
ing the big labor parade which has
been scheduled for that day in con-
nectiOn with the local Liberty loan
campaign.
Capt. Stumpf, an American officer
stationed at Camp Grant. will speak
TO the meeting 10 be held Friday
night April 90. it was announced
by carr Schlegel. director of the
speakers bureau. Thursday morn
ing. Capt. Stumpf will speak in place
of Capt Patterson. who was orig
inally scheduled. George NJ. Barnard
Will be the other speaker.
The parade is to be made up Of
seven divisions, according TO Gus
Haslanger. grand marshal. 1t will
form on Colfax av. and Lafayette
blvd. and move at p. m. The di-
visions will form as follows:
First div.sion-South side OF Col
fax av., right resting on Main ST.
Second divisiOn-NOrth side Of Col
fax av.. right resting on Main st.
Third division-South side of Col
fax av., right resting on Lafayette
blvd. Fourth division-NOrth side
of Colfax av., right resting on La
fayette blvd. Fifth division-Wes.
side Of Lafayette blvd. south OF
Colfax av., right resting on Colfax
av. Sixth divisiOn-East side OF La
fayette blvd, south of Colfax av.
right resting on COlfaX av. Seventh
Observation-Disclosures blvd. north Of
Colfax av. right resting on ColfaX
av.
Line of March.
The parade will move east on
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
AME ER|CAN LINE
SHIP ST. PAUL
SINKS At PIER
Six Hundred Men Aboard
When Vessel Turns Over,
Two Drowned.
international News Service

International News Service
AN ATLANTIC PORT April %.
The 1O,OOO-ton American line
steamer St. Paul, which had been
in drydock for alteration of con-
struction, turned on her side and
sank after she had backed into her
pier here this afternoon.
Six hundred men or more were
aboard. wOrkmen and some naval
service men. These jumped, some
sustaining serious injuries, and it
was reported that half a dozen or
more were caught within the hull OF
the vessel.
As the vessel backed into her berth
and hawsers we're made fast. it was
learned that she had been taking on
water, probably during the large
part of her voyage from the dry
dock. She slowly settled while the
workmen clambered off or jumped
to the pier.
Two Men Drowned.
Heavy ropes were rushed from
the docks and from aboard the YES
sci and made fast as the big liner
began to show a list. but the ropes
snapped. and the boat gradually
keeled over and sank
The water was about 40 feet deep
i'm the slip and the liner was conse-
quently almost entirely submerged.
Police officers said two men who
jumped from the vessels deck failed
TO come up and apparently were
drowned
No official Of the line nor of the
police department had any evidence
that the sinking was the result of a
plot. 1t was said 10 have been an
accident, the full responsibility for
which could not be Immediately
determined
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25

ColfaX av. 20 Michigan St, south on
Michigan st. to Division St, counter
march north on Michigan st. TO Col
fax av., west on Colfax av. to Main
st, south on Main st. to Washington
ev.. west on Washington av. TO high
school. where the parade will dis
band.
The divisions will be made up as
follows:
First Division.
Marshal and aides. platoon of
police, Dodge band. Dodge Mfg Co.
Veneer works.
Second Division.
Mishawaka Woolen Co. band
Mishawaka Woolen Co, Mishawaka
Rubber Regenerating Co.
Third Division.
Elbels band, Studebaker Mfg. Co,
Stephenson Mfg. Co.
Fourth Division.
Red Mems band, Central Labor
Union and allied organizations.
Fifth Division.
X. of p. band. Oliver Plow Co,
Wilson Bros. Co. O'Brien Varnish
Co.
Sixth Division.
Polish Falcons band, Singer Mfg
Co.. South Bend Chilled Plow Co,
Burn Oil Engine Co. Shidler Bros.
Co.
seventh Division.
Boy scouts drum and bugle corp,
Engman and Mathews Range works.
South Bend Lathe works, South
Bend Toy works. Malleable Range
works. George Cutter Co, stephen
son Underwear Mills, Stuart Con-
struction Co. Sibley Machine Tool
Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
TOTAL CASUALTIES IN
MARINE CORPS IN
FRANCE REACH pa
Internationai News Service.

international News Service:
WASHINGTON. April 25.-Total
casualties TO the United States
marine corps since this nations sea
soldiers landed in France are PA.
the navy department announced this
afternoon.
OF this number - enlisted men
have been killed in action and four
officers wounded.
There were 236 enlisted men
wounded in action according to the
report from Gen Barrett, COM
mandant Of the marine corps. One
company lost q killed and 140
wounded. the full strength Of a COM
pany being $50 men.
10 deaths from disease were re-
ported and there were none listed
as missing i'm action
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
BRITISH REPU[SE THREE Heavy GERMAN KTTA(
Contempt Case Against Newsmes Editor Taken to Supreme
AMERICANS HOLD
A LINE IN PlCARDY
nternatIonaI News service /:

international News Service.
LONDON. April 25.-American
soldiers are today taking part i'm
the greatest battle i'm the worlds
history. Troops under Gen. Per-
shing. which were rushel north
ward when the German grand Of
fensiVc got under way, are now
holding part OF the line i'm
PiCardy.
The French war office report
indicates that the Americans are
on about - or 13 miles OF the
front at the vital point southeast
of Amicns. It is supposed. how
ever. that French troops are
mixed i'm with them.
The movements of the Amer
leans. as well as the other allied
forces on the western battle line.
are being directed by Gen. FOch.
of the French army, probably the
greatest military strategist i'm the
world.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
POLICEMEN WOUNDED BUT
CAPTURE NEGRO SUSPECT

International News Service.
NEW YORK. April 25.-Two po-
hcemen. dressed as soldiers in their
effort 10 round up "bootleggers' who
are selling liquor TO men in uniform,
we're wounded early today in Flush
ing in a fight with a Negro suspect.
out got their man.
Patrolman John 2. Judge re-
ceived a bullet wOund IN the jaw
and Patrolman Harry Connell was
stabbed IN the head. The Negro. who
gave his name as Richard John
son. dartcd into an alleyway and
opened fire with a Winchester rifle.
A large crowd had been attracted
and were watching the fight when
the policemen rushed the man and
CverpowerCd him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
M'ALESTER REALTY MEN
INDICTED FOR FRAUDS

CINCINNATI O.. April 25.-In-
dictments charging fraudulent use
Of the mails in which 1924, 900 is
said TO have been taken from un-
suspecting persons have been re
turned by the United States grand
jury against the McAlester Real Es-
tate exchange involving Oklahoma
Indian land deals
The accused are Roy NanTress,
president of the exchange: George
A Hiatt, secretary and treasurer;
William F. Gorsuch. vice president,
and :. X Williams, manager at Nc
Alester.
Formal arragnment of the in
dicted men was deferred until Fri
day morning when Mr.. Williams will
he here from McAlester.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
CLARK MAY ACCEPT
MISSOURI SENAT0RSHIP

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. April 25.-There
is a strong possibility that Speaker
Clark viii accept the senatorship
from Missouri The speakers chief
obstacle. il was said. that the re
1ublicans would elect one from
their own camp TO succeed him. This
vas removed following a conference
with Republican Leader Mann. who
promised the speaker the republi
cans would not attempt this. Clark
made no statement following the
conference although ne is expected
10 accept late today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
AlUdrd Cheuro1 to AL Over
There For L. S. Six Months

fault OF theirs that they had been
assigned 20 duty in France away
from the front. were stationed at
French or British ports or were do
ing medical work instead OF fight
ing.
The decision was reached follow
ing negotiations with the war de-
pa rtment at Washington and Is eX-
tremely popular. Those who have
served less than six months are 10
be awarded a blue chevron
IL is also announced that men in
the tank corps viii wear a special
collar insignia. miniature tank
mounted over two salamanders
heads toward center. and with a
half wreath beneath.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
New Assault is
Heaviest Since
First in PiCardy
nternationaI News service

International News Service
WASHINGTON. AprI e5 Ger-
many's present effort on The whole
front south OF the Somme and on
the Avre is the most pretentous
since her initial assaults in Picardy
according 10 reports reaching here
today.
The enemy has brought into aa-
ton fresh reserk es and also is uti.-
izing all OF his trained shock troops
i'm the attempt 10 straighten the
battle lire and isolate the British
and French railway centers. In the
struggle 20 prevent this The Amer
/ lean forces are understood GO have
been given a prominent part
Hold Center With French
Gen Pershing's men hold the ceu-
f ter with French units between them
and the British and Fermentation
. forces on the right Practically an
Of the American artillery forces in
France which We're not needed te
hold the sectors already taken over
by Gen. Pershing are engaged in the
present battle. These include crack
+ organizations of the regular branch
and the federalized national guard
Officers here who are closely
watching the situation said TODAY
that the announcement that the
4 Germans are using tanks is most sig
nidcant
They point ont that in the earlier
fighting the enemy did not attempt
20 bring the Gland forts into action
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
SAYS MANY GERMANS
WANT AMERICA TO WIN

International News Service:
TOPEKA. Kans., April 25.-"The
people OF Germany-milliOns o.
men-are hoping and praying that
America will win the war Gov.
Bamberger Of Utah, a German-bOrA
American. declared here today.
The real people OF Germany. the
slaves of autocracy. are bound down
by iron rule. The only relief offered
them comes from America-Ameri-
ca victorious in this great conflict -
he said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
so AMERICANS FROM
PERSHING'S FORCE TO
SPEAK FOR THE LOAN
international News Service

international News Service.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IL FRANCE. April 24.-t6 p. m)-
Fifty privates and nOn-cOmmissioned
officers il was learned today, are on
their way back 20 America 10 speak
for the third Liberty loan.
The men were selected from vari-
cuS units and various departments
for their ability TO speak and for
their appearance. I, was an uneX-
pccied honor for the winners, who
were jubilant over their vacation and
the opportunity it affords.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
BRIG. GEN. D0NNELlY
DENIES HE'LL RESIGN

MINEOLA, L. T., April 25.-Brig.
Gen. Arthur r. Donnelly of the 31s.
division at Camp Mills today denied
that ne intends resisning in the face
cf charges which resulted last night
in the announcement from Wash
ingtOu that he is 20 be tried by
courtmartal II rs understood that
the charges were made while the
division was at Fort Bliss. Okla. but
rothing is known regarding their
nature.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-25
InternalIonaI NeNs CIVIC

News Service.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. April
25.-Indiana passed its mini
mum Liberty loan goal at noon
today. Total subscriptions in the
68 counties included in the
seventh federal reserve district
amounted 20 $53,T99,S0O. The
allotment was S53,77O,0OO.
However, the loan workers will
they have added 90 percent 10
the original quota, making more
than $8O,O0O.0OO.