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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-24
ARRAs-BAPAUAfE RAILROAD CUT
British Take Several Thousand Pris
oners III Operation.

London, Aug. 22.-British forces
attacked the German this morning
between the Somme and Ancre rlv-
ers. It is officially announced that
north of Ancre, the Arras-Bapaume
railroad has been crossed despite
stronger enemy resistance. Between
two and three thousand prisoners
we're in yesterdays operations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-24
Consolidated Aug. 2, 1881.
BRITISH START DRIVE.
ATTACK MADE ON WIDE FRONT
NORTH OF ANCRE RIVER.
Official Reports Indicate That Ger
mans are Being Driven Back Along
Entire Front Attacked.

London, Aug. 21.-An attack on a
wide front north of the Ancre was
launched by the British this morning
it is officially stated Satisfactory pro-
gress is being made.
Yesterday afternoon the BRUSH
threw back strong German attacks
against the new British positions
north and south of the Scarpe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-24
BOLSHEVIK DECLARE WAR.
American Consulate in Petrograd las
Been Closed.

Washington, Aug. 22.-Because the
Bolshevik government has declared
that q state of war exists between
the United States and Russia, Vice
Consul Embrie has lowered the Unit
ed States flag over the consulate at
Petrograd and closed the consulate.
He placed the affairs of the United
States in the hands of the Norwegian
government.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-24
FRENCH At AILETTE.

Germans are Being Driven Back Oh
Disc Front.
London. Aug %. 4 p. m.-The
French under Gen. Mangin in an at
tack on the Disc front today reach
ed the line Of the Ailette river, ac-
cording to reports received this after
noOn.'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-24
HUNS RETREAT NoRTHWARD.

French From Heights Sec Germans
Fall Back.
Paris. Aug. %. l o'clock-From the
heights of Leptoment on the Olse
front the French are now watching
the c. mans in retreat towards the
north.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-24
FISHING FLEET ANNIHILATFD
German Raider Does Great Damage
on Grand Banks.

Montreal. Aug. 22-Virtua'ly th~
entire Maritime Fish Corporation has
been destroyed b> the traWl"r 'trl-
umph. which WAS captured and arm
ed by a German submarine crew. ac-
coYding to reports today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-24
Not Strong at Home.

Jackson. Miss, Aug. 20.-In the
senatorial primary the city of Jack
son with one ward missing. voted
Vardaman 1S3; Harrison, S4S ana
Noel 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-24
FRENCH CONTINUE ADVANCE
Enemy Driven Back Today Betweel
Aisne and Disc Rivers.

Paris, Aug. 24.-French contin-
ued their advance along the whole
front between the Disc and Aisne
this morning. Carlepont has been
captured, according to the official
statement. After sharp fighting
ground has been taken west Of Las
signy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-24
AN IMMEDIATE SUCCESS.

British Gain Important Towns in First
Hour.
With British Army in France, Aug.
21-In the first hour of their often
siye the British captured towns OF
Ablainezeville, Beaucourt, Moineville.
The front attacked is ten miles, from
Arras to Albert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-24
british TAKE GERMAN POSI-
TION.
Strong Countcrattack Repul:

Strong Countcrattack Repulsed-
German Artillery Active.
London Aug. 22.-12.2o.-1n the
Flanders area the British last night
attacked and captured German po-
sion norh of Bailleul, according 10
today's advices. It is reported that
the British yesterday repulsed a
strong counterattack by the Ger
mans against Locre-Hospice. Hostile
artillery is very active this morning
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-24
TEN SHIPS LAUNCHED.
American Merchant Marine Augment
ed Last Week.

Washington, Aug. 22.-Ten ships
with dead weight tonnage of 81, 700
were added to the American mer-
chant marine during the week end
ed August 18th, the shipping board
Ten ships were launched
during the week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-24
GEN. HA1G's ATTACK.
Driving Against Hun Lines on Ten
Thousand Yard Front.

British Headquarters in France,
Aug. 21.-Gen. Haig this morning
launched an offensive on front OF
about ten thousand yards on the high
contour between Adinfer and Nome
vile, on the northern zone Of at
sstack ard Rslisiseux= 4ont1 the
southern landmark OF the front The
enemy has been withdrawing lately
Iii this sector.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-24
All, CRAFT REPORT.
cnatc Committee Condemns Delay:

in Early Days in War.
Washington, Aug. 22.-The lons
awaited report Of the senate su5-com-
m;ttee investigating air craft produc-
ton was submitted today. It scath-
ingly arraigns the delays in the earl"
days Of the war reviews improve
ments and recommends the creation
now of a separate department OF avl-
alton, with a cabinet officer in charge
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-24

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 21.-Sixty-
two out Of 80 counties in Mississippi,
most of them complete, show the
following vote i'll the senatorial pri-
marles: Harrison 37,909, Noel 4,45S,
Vardanan 24,323.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-24
Several Towns Captured.

London, Aug. 21.-British captur-
ed Courcelles and Achiet-le-Petit. and
have reached Moineville and Beau
court-sur-Ancrs in this mornings
drive, according to advices from the
front.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-24
AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA.
Two International Councils VIII be
Created

Washington. Aug. 22.-In order to
coordinate the efforts of the Allies
and the United States in Russia. 1t mas
been decided to create two Internal
ional councils, one at Archangel ana
the other at Vladiyostok. an official
dispatch from Ambassador Francis
Saws
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18
Every goes Relief

The American Red Cross is the largest and most
efficient organization FOR the relief suffering that the
World has
II is made almost entirely o. volunteer workers
the higher executives being without exception men
cdStomed To large affairs. who in almost all
giving their services without pay
= Is supported entirely by its membership fees and
by voluntary contributions.
II IS today bringing relief to suffering humanity
both military and civil in every War allied country
Il plans tomorrow to help In the work of restora-
ton throughout tho world
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

IT feeds and clothes entire populations times of
great calamity
1t is there to help your soldier boy in his time of
With its thousands OF workers its tremendous
stores and smooth running transportation facilities
It Is serving Americas advance guard-and thus
helping win the war.
Congress authorizes IT,
President Wilson heads Il.
The War Department ADULTS its accounts
Your Army. yo'ar Navy your Allies snthust-
astically endorse it.
Twenty 1.-TWO million Americans have Joined IT,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18
What Has Your Red Cross Money Done?

the first place, it has enabled the American people,
/ through the Red Cross to he p care for it's army
and navy.
Secondly, it has enabled America to hearten her
Allies fighting forces and to keep up, among the civil
IAN populations the spirit to win the war That alone
has made the American Red Cross one of the largest
factors since our entry into the war.
Canteens which provided food and hot drinks
more than million meals to soldiers in December;
warehouses; crammed with materials situated all along
the French line, all along the Italian lines at seaports
and at places where soldiers are going to fight;
institutions for the of consumptives institutions
for the reeducation Of manned men-these are a few
of the concrete accomplishments abroad
At home-the millions of wooden sweaters muf
ferS socks and other comforts for the men in camps
the work of sanitation around environments and the
help and advice given dependents of soldiers and sailors
these are things which will "make you, your children
and your chdrens children in whatever part of the
world they may be, proud of being Americans
Will you do your share to keep this Hand of
Mercy at its work?
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01
What Smileage Is

Smileage is a plan of enter.
tainment for soldiers in all can
tonments and training camps in
the United States. The leading
chautauqua, theatrical and other
amusement interests have band
ed together to cooperate with
the government to to furnish
clean, wholesome entertainment
in each training camp. Liberty
theaters, chautauqua tents and
auditoriums have been construct
ed for this purpose. A definite
schedule of entertainments has
been arranged. These are Civ
en- at absolute cost; that is SOL
der can go to this Liberty The
atre and see the very highest
class entertainment at a cost
ranging from five to twenty-five
cents. Admission is gained by
Smileage Coupons, which are
issued in booklets. The $1.0O
booklet contains 20 coupons, the
$500 book contains 100 coupons.
The proceeds from the sale of
these books goes to maintain the
entertainments. The entire
proposition is without profit to
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01
WORLD DISASTERS
Famine Floods Pestilence Every
where. Internal Machines
Rampant. Growing Worse

4
The famine on in far East and
in sections of Continental Eu-
rope: floods in Europe and get
ting a fair start in this country.
the ice destroying a million dol
lars worth of boats in the Ohio
Tuesday; malignant diseases in
Russia the result of starvation
and unrest among the masses in
every country of the world with
social, political and religious up
heavals inevitable. The peace
party in Austria and the strikers
in Germany may accomplish
more for cessation of war than
all the armies and diplomats.
Charges that Britain shirks in
the war and excoriation of I'm
ions and the Irish by eminent
English writer's is offset by Aus
trian and German authorities
who complain of their country's
policies. Verify the world is in
deep trouble.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01
Wedding Bells

Mr.. Frank John Schwaljie and
Miss Goldie Friesz were united
in the holy bonds of wedlock al
the home of the BRIDES parents,
at 2 o'clock p. m. Monday. Jan.
18th. Mr.. Schwalje was the
proprietor of the Keytesville
bakery until last fall, when he
was called into the army to dc
his best for our country. He
has since been at Camp Funston.
The bride is the daughter of M.
and Mrs. Adam Friesz andis one
of our most esteemed young peo-
pie. Those present were her
parents, her two brothers, Hen
ry and John, with their wives
and families. The words which
made them one, were said by
the BRIDES pastor, Rev. R. T.
Mathews, D. D. of the Presby-
terian church, of which she is
a member. May their days be
long, happy and prosperous. is
the wish of their many friends.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01
O. E. S. Officers

At the Order Eastern Star
election in Brunswick last week,
Mrs. L. A. Kinkhorst was in.
stalled W. NJ, DR.. j. L. Keen,
W. P, Mrs. L. E. Merrill A. M,
Mrs. ]. L. Keen, Conductress,
Mrs. 0. F. Parker, Associate
Conductress, O. K. Benecke,
Trsr., Mrs. VIM. Shaw, Secty.
Mrs. L. H. Herring. Adah, Mrs.
Sam Sherman. Ruth, Mrss H.
e., Tatum, Esther, Miss Beatrice
Watkins, Martha, Mrs. J. e.
Foggin, Electra, Mrs. H. E.
Elliott, Warder and VIM. H.
Shaw, Sentinel.
Mrs. Thaxton, Past Matron of
Randolph Chapter and Mrs. Ed
Mulligan. W. M, of Moberly
conducted the installation. A
banquet was served at
the conclusion of the ceremonies.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01
Bad Niger Arrested

Sheriff Hurt arrested Dan Rob.
inson. a bad nigger. Monday.
Dan is the gent who knocked
jailor Steve Hardin out and es-
capped from Jail here several
years ago. He is wanted at
Des Moines. Ia, for a murder
GUS assault on a government time
keeper at Camp Dodge. Ia,
about last August. Dan got
away and has managed to keep
out of sight until Monday, when
Sheriff Hurt spotted him in town
and took him in. A message
from Reed. Government Mar
shall at Des. Moines, said hold
the Coon and Hurt will do SO
until an officer arrives for him.
5000 reward.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01
Mrs. James G. Waugh

The death of Mrs. j. G.
Waugh, January 8, 1918, created
an irreparable break'in the home
and family life and carried a
note of sorrow to the entire com.
munity where she lived and was
greatly loved and respected.
She was born in Cumberland
county. Virginia, September 3,
lS49. and came to Missouri with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
d. StrattoD, when eight years of
age. Since that time she lived
almost continuously in or near
Rothville. From early life she
was member of the Rothville
Baptist church and a faithful
attendant on its services.
Mrs. Waugh's outstanding
characteristics were those in
spired of the true Christian at
all times: Faith. Hope, and Char
ity. She was unshakable in
her faith and her charitable love
and patience of humanity gave
her a distinctive glory and charm
rare in these times. Her nature
was the generous kind that
shares its graciousness with
others. Those of US who were
fortunate enough to meet her
often best know the helpfulness
of her counsel and the iuspira-
ton of her unselfish life. Her
last lingering illness was borne
with wonderful cheerfulness and
Christian fortitude. Bee.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01

Four of the jr. and sr. unit
worked Monday afternoon. Mrs.
Bond helped Miss McCaul get
them started. They made 26
gauze congresses in just a short
time.
Dist. deputy Masonic Grand
Lodge Horace Mann of Bruins
wick was here working with
members of the local lodge Mon
dayrand Monday night.
Fine snow Sunday and Mon
day . most beautiful winter day
but Tuesday morning 13 to Is
below, yet a beautiful Norway
winter day. By night the mer-
curry stood st 20 above and We'd
nesday morning 4 below here.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01
The Telephone Question

A rather anomalous state of
affairs in the matter of telephone
service. when you have a phone
and get what the two chief own
ers of franchises in this county
are pleased to give you what
they hand out for service, in
this county. A squabble is on
between the system managed by
c. H. Munsell of Salisbury and
the Prairie Hill Telephone Co.
by which that section in and
about Prairie Hill will lose out
unless they give in. il the ex-
perience Of the other little fish
encountering big fish is a criter-
ion.
The county seat has no con-
nection with either Sumner,
Marceline, RothviIle or Glasgow
except on toll system. We I'm
derstand that possessors of
phones at either Of those places
can talk to Keytesville citizens
without extra charge. A fine
state of affairs. Those respon-
sible for the graft will push it
too far and wake up to find an
independent system put in all
over the county. Grabbing one
or two at a time small operators
and putting them out of busi-
ness is the effective plan Of
monopolies until they are squel-
ched altogether. Then too, to
stand for several minutes wait
ing for central to answer with
your phone pressed to your ear
and be knocked hearless when
she explodes a bomb in your
hearing apparatus, is conducive
to cuss words.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01
Conscription = of Money.

A reader of the Republic wants t., know what we
think of the prospects for of the next Liberty
Loan Another asks about the tagging sale of thrift
stamps. which, after 80 days vigorous pushing have
not brought in enough to pay expenses for two
days.
We know no more about these things than our cor
respondents But one thing we do know.
Unless there is an immediate and very noticeable
oosening up purse strings necessary war ex
penses the Government before many months will have
to conscript money, just it conscrpted the young
manhood of the nation and just it took possession
of the railroads.
Nor does this taking from the rich alone
1t that every income every reservoir of stored
or hidden wealth will be tapped. Salaries, rents and
interest obligations of all kinds will be paid partly in
stamps Government bonds Estates savings banks
and insurance companies will invest designated part
of their funds in securities issued by Uncle Sam
The farmer who sends load of cattle hogs or sheep
to market who sells his corn wheat or cotton will
receive certain per cent Of the proceeds in bonds
whether he asks for them or not
MORAL: Do Your Duty Voluntarily.
ST. Louis Republic Monday.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01
Disloyal German Arrested

John Reinwald of Brunswick
charged with disloyal utterances,
was arrested last week by a
deputy United States Marshal
and taken to st. Louis.
1t is said that Reinwald was
given to remarks derogatory of
President Wilson and wishing
that Germany would win the
war and was desirous that his
sentiments be known.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01
THE EUROPEAN v AR
Strikes and Battles in Berlin
Airplanes Range Far
Americans Fight

Socialists and labororers are
causing serious trouble in Berlin.
Munitions factories idle and
cry for peace and food growing
in Germany
Airplanes thick over London
and Paris and many casualties.
Several planes brot down. Ital-
ians advancing and holding
gains. Two Americans killed
and several wounded in German
attack. Ambassador Frances
has cabled that his life has been
threatened in Petrograd.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01

Thrash Bros. have closed out
their Drug Store and will dis.
continue business. We trust
these popular young men viii
remain here and engage in some.
thing worth while for the ad.
vancement of the town.
The teacher of grades 5 and
8 in our high school is out tenn
porarily with either a case of
small pox in a mild form or its
first cousin. If we do not have
an epidemic Of small pox it win
be because old and young are
immune.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01
Marriage Licenses

Jas. Rafferty,, Hamden and
Mary Stinson, Musselfork.
A. F. Knight, Brunswick and
Gladys A. Mitchell, Keytesville.
Jno. A. Schwalje and Goldie
Friesz Keytesville.
Loren H. Pierce, Brunswick
and Pearl Goodhat, Dewitt.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01

The number of cars loaded
with coal and food stuffs on the
several railroad sidings in this
county is significant.
MIR. and Mrs. Louis Meyer
have moved from Joplin to Kan
sas City and Louis is a motor
man and likes his job very much.
John NJ. Gibson has been snow
bound at Elsberry SO long and
wants to see his ranch SO bad
that he is working up a crouch
against We Editor and Senator
Stone; long distance, however
and subject 70 revision.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01

| We have acquired the sub.
scription list, good will, business
and such Of the equipment Of
the Charlton Recorder as met
our increased needs and the pub
lication of that newspaper in
this city ends with this weeks
issue. The subscribers for
Charlton Courier and Charlton
Recorder will have their time ex-
tended for the Courier to the
date paid for each, that is to
say, if he is paid a year ahead
for each paper he will get the
Courier for 2 years. if paid 6
months ahead for each. he will
get the Courier for l year, and
so on. All subscribers for Char
iton Recorder alone who are paid
ahead, will get the Charlton
Courier to the expiration of
their subscription for the Re-
corder if they desire it. All who
are not paid in advance for the
Recorder will be dropped from
the list.
We have said and we repeat
that in no town about the size of
any town in this county is there
business sufficient to justify two
good country papers. Numbers
who do not patronize either do
not do so because they feel they
cannot afford to patronize both.
Two papers are in some cases
embarrassing to business men
and subscribers and each suffers
in consequence. The Recorder
has had some of the most repu-
table editors and high class
printers as owners, but not one
of whom has, tho devoting his
best talents, long hours and hard
labor to its publication and busi-
ness, lost money and time. Mr..
A. ]. Byerly,, the last to under
take to pilot the Recorder sue
cessfully is not only thoroughly
conversant with newspaper
work in every department, a
forceful writer and expert print
er and operator of the linotype,
but he is a high minded, con-
scientious christian gentlemen
and an honorable competitor and
a hustler. Even tho assisted by
his wife who is not second to
him as a writer and worker, the
hard and continuous labor to.
gether with a climate unsuited
to each of them was proving too
much even had other conditions
been favorable, and they resolv-
ed to leave the field of the
Courier with whom they have
hobnobbed on friendliest terms.
We could not choose a more ac-
.eptible contemporary than the
Recorder under its last manage
nent, and but for the fact that
the business between
two left neither a fair return for
his labor especially since the
lost of everything entering into
,he printing business has mount
ID so high, we would express
sincere regret because of their
eaving. Mr.. and Mrs. Byerly
ind their estimable family are
he right sort of citizens for the
Improvement of any town or
:ity, and we wish them health
md success wherever they
l
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01
high School Notes

The Pioneer was issued Tues
day.
Anna Ruth Burns was absent
Friday afternoon.
Zettie Sneed has been out of
school this week,
Hulda Taylor was absent from
school this week.
Lynn Miller has been on the
sick list this week.
Virginia Wood and Eunice
Reyburn came back to school
Monday.
Nellie Rice is in school again
after two weeks absence on &C.
count of sickness.
Daily Dotson, graduate of the
class of III. visited H. S. Mon
day morning.
Miss 10 came back Tuesday
and the seventh and eighth
grades went down stairs.
We are indeed sorry to lose
from our H. S. Martin Courtney.
He has moved to Salisbury.
The Gabeshwin Camp Fire,are
going to have a ceremonial meet
ing at Pearlita Latham's- Thurs
day night.
The H. S. pupils were glad to
get to take their regular seats
again Tuesday after two weeks
Of crowding up.
Emma Clifton Ruckec and
Edwards were elected
paper gathers Thursday for the |
next two weeks.
Two more K. H. S. boys have
Joined the colors. Courtney
Miller and James Rucker have
Joined the ambulance corps.
Seven more stars are to be
added to our service flag. Some
are those who were accidentally
overlooked before and others are
ior new ones entering the ser
1ice.
Mutt" Mason, a former K.
j. S. student and Mr.. Greene,
10Th of Salisbury visited our
chool Friday afternoon. They
we're being examined for the
rmy.
Assembly was called the first
hing Tuesday morning instead
f the regular time. Mr.. Lond
aid it was only just that we
hould give Courtney Miller a ,
ood send-off. We sang The !,
tar Spangled Banner" and gave
ellis for him and Lick the
Iaiser. : L
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-02-01
Billups-Cupp

Miss Essie Cupp and Roy Bill
ups were united in marriage by
Rev. W. G. Whitehouse Sunday
afternoon Jany. 20 at the home
of the minister.