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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14
SUNK hoo MILES on vlraIna capes.

Washington Sinking of the British
steamer Harpathian by German sub
marine 100 miles off the Virginia
capes was announced at the Navy De
partment. The entire crew was res.
cued by the steamer Palmer, which ar.
rived in Chesapeake Bay.
The submarine used torpedo. One
member Of the British crew was in.
Inred. The Harpathian was freighter
Of $500 net tons.
Sinking of the Norwegian steamer
vinland by a German submarine c5
mile off the Virginia capes was an.
nounced by the Navy Department The
crew was rescued and landed at Cape
May, N. ].
The Vinland was sent down 9 hours
after the British steamer Harpathian
was torpedoed IS miles farether from
the Virginia coast
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14
Merchant shIp FIohts u.Roat.

New York.-At least one large mer
chant steamship gave battle to Gel
man submarine off the coast of New
Jersey. according to members of the
crew of the schooner Edward H. Cole.
The submarine was the victor in this
fight, and later the same U-boat de-
stroyed another steamship, after sew
eral hours Of firing, in the same vicin-
ity. The submarine which sank the
Cole, the crew said, was the largest
they had ever seen. 1t carried gurs
fore and aft, and was two hundred and
~A.u faaf long.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14
The French Win At Lonre.

London.-The French again have OPP
Grated successfully against the Ger
mans near Locre, on the KENNEL sec
tor, southwest of Ypres, according to
the British official communication,
which says:
"The French troops improved their
line in the neighborhood of LocTe by
successful local attacks, in which they
captured a few prisoners.
"A small party of our troops raided
q German post in Strazeele sector and
captured nine prisoners and a machine
gun"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14
Would Extend Draft to IS.

Washington Amendments to OK.
tend the army draft to all men be-
tween the ages of IS and 40 we're Of
fered by Senators Cummins of Iowa
and France of Maryland, when the
Senate military committee began con-
aideration of the $12,OO0,OOO,0OO army
appropriation bill passed by the House.
The committee decided to hold hear.
ings on the bill.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14
ALL AVIATOR OFFICERS TO FLY.
Must Learn To Operate An Alrplane
In Midair.

Washington.-All officers of the av.
lation section Of the army must learn
to operate an airplane in midair, &C.
cording to a new order of the aviation
section made here. The order is based
upon the belief that every man in the
aviation section should be able to op.
crate machine or fly before he gives
orders for others to do so.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14
Seven Indicted for treason.

New York.--Five American citizens
and two subjects of the German EN-.
pire, one of them woman, are named
as fellow-conspirators in two indict.
ments returned by a federal grand
jury here. Investigators declared their
operations the most sensational under
taken by German intelligence agents
since the war began.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14
American Marines Are Lauded.

Washington Friends of the marine
corps expressed the greatest pleasure
ct the news of their work in France
The part they are taking in the thick
of the fighting and the splendid sue
cess Of their efforts was pointed to as
justification for putting them into the
front line. There are no better fight
ing men In the world than the ma
Fines," said Secretary Daniels, when
told Of what they had done.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14
ceIebrates Mariner, victory.

Miami, Fla.-Inspired by the bril-
liant advance by the American ma
rines against the Germans in the Cha
teau Thierry sector on the Marine bat
tie front Lieut. Fleer, at the local ma.
zine flying school, took to the air and
made 100 successive loops before de-
scending.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14
BRITISH DOWN % MACHINES.
Eight Tons Of Bombs Dropped BY
British Raidina Planes.

London. twenty-five German Ma.
chimes were brought down by the
British. Three British machines are
missing. Eight tons of bombs were
dropped by British raiding machines
on the railway stations of LIE Cateau.
st. Quentin and Valenciennes. Eigh-
teen additional tons were dropped on
many other targets, according to the
official report on aviation.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14
WORST OF OFFENSIVE OVER.
Believed Force Of Crown Princes
Drive Is Exhausted.

With the French Army In France
With every step taken by the Ger
mans the resistance of the allied
troops is growing. All along the
front facing Paris the reserves of the
allies are beginning to make their
presence felt. The enemy now holds
the northern bank of the Marne.
Paris is now certain that the worst
Is over and that the force of the crown
princes drive has spent itself.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14

buueIluBs ana TWO
doctors d decided
that / would have
to 60 through an
operation before I
could get well
"Mymother, who
had been helped By
Lydia e. Pinkhams
Vegetable Com
pound, advised me
to tryit before sub
hitting toan opera
ton. Itrelievedme
Nrarwsa uaa~s A-NsSia1ami
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14
Germans 4eId a Every Point.

With the French Army In France
The Germans, 1t is generally believed,
are now held at every point of their
recent advance. They seem unable to
execute more than minor attacks,
which are invariably repulsed, where
as the counter-attacks which the allies
are making are proving notably sue.
Cessful, nearly always bringing about
an improvement in positions.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14
Gen. &. e. l. MIchIe Dead.

Paris.-Gen. Robert E. L. Niche Of
the American Army died on railroad
train near Rouen. His death was sud-
den and unexpected, as he had not
been i'll.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14

Amsterdam,-Gen. Won Kessel, mill
tary commander Of Berlin, died SUD
denly at his home, according to ad
vices from Berlin.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14
HOW MRS. BOYD
AVOIDED AN
OPERATION

Canton, Ohio. --''I suffered from ..
female trouble which caused me much
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14
Vote Out German.

New York.-The board Of education
voted unanimously to discontinue
teaching German in the public schools
for the duration of the war.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14

With the American Army in France.
After long inactivity, an artillery
duel broke out northwest of Toul. 1t
lasted several hours. both American
and German batteries letting loose
everything they had. The Germans
used much gas and high explosives
The terrific roar of the explosions
gradually diminished until noon, then
quiet reigned again. Lieut.. Sumner
Sewall, of Bath, Me-, shot down an
enemy two-seater airplane inside the
American lines west of Toul, after
thrilling fight in which six German
and American planes participated.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14
In Keeping.

Eyes, I'm to give the bride away"
"Well, I'm sure she looks very pre-
sentable. Louisville Courier-Journal.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14
ENEMY MACHINE IS DOWNED

Washington.-Air raids in which
one enemy machine was brought
down and one American plane failed
to return we're reported in the com
munique from the American expedi.
tionary headquarters in France,
"Patrolling was active in Picardy
and in Lorraine and the Woevre. Al
number Of points there were air
raids. In these combats our aviators
shot down a hostile machine. One OF
our planes is missing"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14

Nashville, Tenn, reports 100 new In
duStrieS started in the last u months,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-14

Washington.-Maurice Francis Egap,
United States minister to Denmark
has rendered his resignation to the
state department, owing to i'll health
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11


~ the County OF Ada. State Of Idaho,
IN ths matter Of the estate OF John
u Haines Deceased
order 10 show Cause Why order
10 sale ~ Real Estate should Not he
Made.
Diary S. Haines the Executrix OF the
eatate 81 John N Haines, deceased
having filed her petition herein pray
Ink Tor an order ~ sale If portion
d HE real estate 81 said deeedeHt.
Ter the purposes lherin set forth
II Is therefore ordered BY tbs said
court that all persons interested In
the estate ~ said deceased appear
lefnre the said Probate Court on
Thursday tho sth day oi November.
ists. az 10 o'clock IN the forenoon
~ said day. al the Court Room OF
asa Probate Court III the County OF
ada q show cause why an order
should not be granted 10 the said IN.
eca,ria tp sell 50 much % the real 80
taie 81 the said deceased as shall ue
necessary
And that a copy Of this order he
pahiished a. least once week foI
not less than four successive week,
y ihe Meridian Tunes newspaper
rriuted and pabashed 10 said Ada
Coaaiy. Idaho. and that said puhlt
cation ~ completed - least five day.
prior 70 said I'm day Of November
lals.
= H DUNLAP Judge OF Probate
Dated October Z. 1918
FIRST Insertion Oct II. 1912
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
ONE CASE or SPANISH IN
FLuENZA NEAR MERIDIAN

One case OF Spanish influenza has
struck this section. Miss Martha
Myers, who arrived at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James Waggoner, 8
miles north OF here, the latter part OF
last week from Nebraska for visit,
having been attacked Saturday by
the disease. The attending physician
states that the patient became aft
licted with the disease while en- route
here and advises that he has estab-
lished temporary quarantine. The
county physician made an inyestiga.
tlon later, and provided for quaran.
tine.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
CHARLES =. REDDocH.


charlea r Reddoch, candidate for
Judge OF the Third District 10 sue
coed Judge Carl A. Davis. retiring,
was horn and raised on farm in
Mississippi secured the principal
pari OF his education by his own 81
forts. after he VAS twenty-one. Grad
mated with honors In law AZ MiiIsaps
College. Jackson Miss Practieed
five years in Mississippi, Came 70 Id
aho Ia 1899. Served as city attorney
81 BoiAn. aad has had great deaf
81 practical experience IN agricnitnr'
al, Irrigation. mining snd general
Law practice and u qualified ~ ey'
cry respect for the position 81 iudgs
a. the Dlatriqt Court He IL man
Who understands the law, hak the
faculty 0f aeelnR clearly both Sides 81
question and above all n impartial
aud fair IL his viewpoint 81 hnnan
relationship
He brings 20 the bench al the gual'
lfications Of an allie and upright
iurist
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
FORMER MERIDIAN NAN IN
CANYON COUNTY DRAFT

Nampa Herald:
w. F. Downey, OF Nampa, whose
number in registration for draft was
1922 is the first in Canyon county
TO be called when the new registrants
are called TO the colors. President
Wilson at the drawing in Washington
drew the first number and II hap
pened to be 1922 so that the regis
trant holding that number in each
county VIII be first.
Mr. Downey is brother of Harold
Downey OF Meridian, who was made
famous at the front by bringing in
20 german prisoners single handed
and alone
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11

The first registrants between the
ages OF 10 and SO who registered UNI
der the enlarged draft law Sept IL
are being examined this week to de-
termine their status for military
duty. Those from Meridian being ex-
amined this week include: Benz.
Weiss, II. 1 Frank w. Rambo, r. L;
Wilmer III. Dick, II. 2; John NJ Ev-
ans; Raymond Ball; Grover @. Hop
per II. 2; Ira d. Ellis II. 3; Jas. w.
Kelly, II. Q; VIM II. Deck.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11

Owng 20 the Ada county health
board decision MrsW ) Mateor viii
not be at the Grade school ~ Mer.
idlan for the Weighing and measure
ing Of children as Intended Mothers
who have not had their children
weighed and measured viii find Mrs.
Mateer ~ her residence on idalfo
street from the morning OF Monday.
October i4th, 10 Friday October rs.
an mothers are urged 20 comply
~ith the request OF the government
and register the names ot their child.
rem With Mrs Matcer
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11

G. y, BECKER has sold TO George II.
Douglas. the 40 acre ranch 2h
miles southwest OF Meridian. for
1880. or 5000 an acre. Mr., and
Mrs. Douglas will take possession on
Nov. LIST. They are well spoken OF,
and VIII be valuable social addition
10 the neighborhood. Their son viii
graduate this year at the agricultural
college at Moscow Mr. Becker viii
40 back to the city, but before rr-
turning 10 Chicago will remain for a
time In Boise. II is much regretted
that he and his estimabIe wife are TO
leoYe our community.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11

MIR. and Mrs. NJ W. Kellar and
caIldren who recently went TO Bak-
ersneld. Calf, 10 locate have re-
turned and viii again locate in Mer-
idIan.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11

The cnrfew bell viii now ring
IN Meridian AZ nine o'clock in the
evening The rule OF having all
children under IG years IN their
homes. unless accompanied by their
parents, after this hour, Will be
strictly enforced. Parents are asked
70 assist the officials by keeping the
children or the streets after that
hour.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
FOR sALE-

Forty very choice registered Shrop-
shire Ewes and 40 Registered Hamp-
shire Ewes; also 20 Hampshires not
recorded. in lots TO suit purchaser.
All bred for February lambs.
L. S. DuNHAM,
Phone 22O. Meridian.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
No BURBANK FEDERATION
MEETING THIS SATURDAY

oWing 70 the ruling Of the state
board 81 health the quarterly meet
Ing Of the Burbank federation % eity
and rural clubs u Ada county. which
was to hate been held ~ Meridian
saturday, with the Meridian 2 r A.
az hostess. has been postponsd until
public meetings are aeain permit
ted
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11

Attorney Charles Reddoch OF Boise
nominee for the district iudgship. was
"a visitor here Tuesday. He is max
ing splendid canvass. as he Is per.
sonally popular, and IS a lawyer OF
ability
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
PIANO Az sACRIFICE

For quick business we will sacri-
flee strictly high grade piano loeat-
ed near Meridian. Liberal terms to
responsible party. If interested make
Application at once TO
THE DENVER MUSIC COMPANY,
st Denver, Colo.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
aKT YouR LAUNpRY REAnY.

The Troy Laundry, OF Nampa, viii
call each Monday morning Tor your
laundry. and return II Friday Rough
dry. Sc pound Feather pillow
and feather ticks thoroughly reno
waited
e. l.. GRAY. Proprietor
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
WANTED, FOR SALE, ETC

Golden aud Jonathan, unsorted,
sf2s without box. Best sorted for
$500 Culla and windfalls MclGlroy
station. one mile west from Onwller,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11

hHFv wednesday
Jack Evans OF Hin city Is looking
after business interests here this
week
Mr.. aud Mrs u. r. Atwater and
little daughter visited In Hoiso last
Friday
Mrs. Freem Eakins ana daughter.
Georgia, o. Boise, visited here satur-
day
| Miss Mabel Ash OF Seaside, Ore,
IS visiting here ~ the guest Of Miss
Cassie Palmer
Attorney and Mrs. Claude Gibson
OF Boise visited Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
Jackson Sunday
Mrs, W. s. Matoer was visitor at
Boise yesterday
Mrs. W ~ Minar met with quite
a painful accident Monday, by falling
and breaking her wrist.
Elmer Sims left yesterday for Long
Valley and expects 10 he return the
last OF the week
Willard Taylor OF Soda Springs is
Visiting A. e. stalker for Few
days
Mrs. W d. Teeters left Thursday
for Missouri Valley and other points
IN Iowa, where she viii visit relatives
and friends.
Al meeting OF the town council
Monday might building permit was
granted 20 Matiock Brothers 10 en-
. large their garage,
w. ]. IIoyne has sold HIS prop
rty south OF town 10 M u Davidson
for S4,60O. Mr., Davidson VIII tax,
. possession the first OF the year.
1 Found One pair OF auto curtains
! near the onwiler corner, owner cal
! have same by calling at Meridian
! hotel and paying for ad,
!. Mrs. T. E. Rose and daughte
Floy accompanied by Master Harrl
: Russell. have gone TO Filler, Idaho
whore Mrs. Rose has accepted posi-
tion teaching school,
MIR and Mrs. Guy Remington. Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Garrett. Dr, an,
MrsH. T. Neal attended the Heart
OF the World" al the Pinney theatr
n Boise Wednesday evening.
Mrs. y. c. Garrett leaves today 70
Pullman. Wash, TO stay with he
daughter Vivian. who Is teaching a
the state agricultural college at tina
place
n Rev, G, A. Quinn addressed th
students OF the Meridian high schoo
: one afternoon recently In the inter
. est Of the thrift stamp and libert
loan campaign,
Miss Stake. OF the Meridian Hig
school faculty. has returned fror
Kansas, where she had been 10 yisi
a brother. previous TO his enterin
the army
4 The team OF work mules owned b
n the village for a number OF year
i we're found 10 be at this time Of hig
u cost Of feeding, Improbable, and sol
r. "Wednesday with harness for S25i
n The purchaser was Mr.. Mays
Three new lights have been ordere
in by the Meridian village boar'
and two fire hydrsnts, one at Il
high school building and one at ii
corner near the residence OF J.
Caldwell.
! Mrs Tom Mcclure who has heen q
= rural mail route from Meridian 4
/. the past eight years has gone TO Fai
- field. Idaho, TO ioin her hushan
!, tn. Y. Wolfe Is substituting ON q
4. route until regular apfointee q
i be named ON route 2
r. A meeting of the trustees of III.
No. So. was held Wednesday eve
e ing and the question was discuss
OF closing the schools until all da
ger OF Spanish influenza Is over. J
decision was made and anoth
meeting will DO held next MondI
evening
Attention Is called 20 the big sto'
: sale OF Otis Rife. at the ranch 3
miles northeast VI Meridian, ne
Thursday. SO cattle. rs fine dai
Z cows. and a hundred hogs. most
shoats Gao TO 80 poundsl will be I
fered. Everybody attend this sale
a. yviIl IA a bnmu,ar
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
Just a Few Things to Ponder Over

is good sound sense to expend THOUSANDS OF DOL
LARS $3.50 piano from the elements would not
be advisable greater degree expend small part OF that
the protection the machinery and implements that
made possible the purchase of the piano.
You would strain tendon chasing 5000 BILL if you found
floating around your premises OF would
body would Why then leave $4,000 BINDER. 100000
THRESHING MACHINE, A 500 PL OW OF $50 mower
in the field the furrow and deterorae in prefer
expanding 500 for material for their proteconp
While this fresh your mind look place and
this applies you Get the habit of viewing machn
cry MONEY instead of something nanmate 1T Is
MONEY it cost REAL MONEY and would take real money
to replace this stuff REAL CHANCE the square
deal you gave the piano
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11

Total
WARRANTS OUTSTANDING

Sept so, 1915 General fund
Sept 80, 1918 Water Works Fund
Sept. 80, 1918. Special assessments
Total ,.. 1855. .
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
VILLAGE OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO.

For Quarter Ending September 30, 1915.
GENERAL FUND
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11

ARTHUR FRAZIER,
Treasurer of the Village of Meridian.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11

Strayed Six or seven yearling
steers. branded circle o on left rims
upper ent on right ear, aud under
hlt on left Also one red steer has
bar nc on right hip. Please notify
z. II. Menermott and receive reward,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11

For Sale Kitchen table, china
cupboard. hedstead and springs, and
numerous household articles,
Enquire OF ALLEN WILCOX.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
$l5l7a0
BOND AND SINKING FUNu
Total
SUMMARY OF VARIOUS III

June 80. 1918. bal on hand S2167lS Warrants pal
Total Receipts ,...... s36s72s Balance ON hi
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
WATER WORKS FUND
$l2ls.54 4
s12la.54
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND

14S Allen Jones, labor ,.... 200
1853 Idaho Glazed c. r. Co pipe 7.20
1853 Boise Pay. LIN Co. lumber 1915
Ill Boise Val. Trac. Co. frt. 1.67
IFS + Baird, utg ,...... 1890
l79 II Howry, thing, 1888. 1850
$50 III e Wilson, surveying, 1900
1872 ii Cunningham, surveying 800
1876 l. A Wilson, surveying 1000
Sept 80, 1918, bal. on hand S1210.4l
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
French Strengthen
Lines BY Advance
West of scissors

LONDON, July 1.-General Foch to-
day announced new advance on the
front west Of SoisSons, in the Cham
pagne, and the capture of 226 more
prisoners there. BY the succession OF
local operations in this sector the
French positions along the Villers
Cotterets Forest have been greatly
strengthened.
South of the Ourcq River. between
Passy and Ninly, the French
succeeded in crossing the Chezy Vlnly
railroad and holding their gains. To
the north they captured a strong Ger
man position north of Cutry, below the
Aisne, and took twenty-sixS prisoners.
The enemy made strong efforts to re-
take the positions lost in the last few
days southeast of Molloy, but gained
no ground and lost 200 men. who were
surrounded and taken prisoner in tne
unsuccessful assaults.
On the British front there was
marked activity near Albert, in the
Picardy salient. The British rushed
hostile post in Aveluy Wood, and later
entered the enemy trenches northwest
OF Albert. taking fifty prisoners and
nine machine guns. Successful raids
were also made south of Moriancourt
and west of Dernancourt.
The Berlin official statement declares
that since the beginning of offensive
operations March u a total OF 19l .454
prisoners have been taken. OF these
e4,939 were British s9,099 French and
the rest divided among Portuguese,
Belgians and Americans.
In June the British took 1857 prison
ers, including thirty officers.
The Paris official statement tonight
said French airmen yesterday brought
down OF put out of action twcnty-on
German planes and set on fire six cap
tive balloons. The statement adds:
The following night cur bombing
machines dropped twenty-five tons of
proJectlles ON aviation grounds ~
Picardy. the Royc railway station and
munitions depots at Nillers- Carbonnel.
where violent explosion occurred"
Twenty-Five German airplanes were
shot down, ten more were driven down
out of control and two German bal
looms were destroyed during the air
fighting on Sunday, according to an of
ilcial statement on aerial operations is
sued by the British War Office TONIGHT
Two British machines were lost. Dur
ing the day of Sunday twenty-nine and
one-half tons of bombs were dropped
and seventeen tons were dropped dur
ing the night. Of the latter over seven
tons fell with good results" on the
railway connections at Journal.