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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18

OF it's departure for France, he urged
strongly that he be given more active
duty than he would find as depart
mental commander
No explanation accompanied brief
announcement by the adiutant general
that the assignment had been changed
There have been intimations that the
war department. contemplates diving
him some special assignment of great
Importance, and that he goes to Camp
Funston only temporarily until the plan
can be worked out
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
ss3,235,o 900 MORE FOR GUNS.
Appropriation Asked of Congress fol
Cannon and Shells.

WASHINGTON. June 1S.-The war
$4,000 additional, for purchase, manu-
facture and test Of nioaNtain, field
and siege cannon and ammunition for
The coming fiscal year.
Unanimous approval of the house pro
vision authorizing the President to call
all men of draft age who can be trained
and equipped was voted by the military
subcommittee considering the appro
priation bill.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18

1t isn't SO much a matter Of how much
you do as how willingly.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
WHITE WAY AGAIN ABLAZE.
Resumption Of Display Lighting Nov
In Effect in New York

NEW YORK, june 1s.-An order per
mittin. resumption of normal street and
display lighting, which have been cur
tailed as a precaution against possible
enemy air raids since German subma-
rines became active off the Atlantic
coast, was issued By the police depart
ment late yesterday. As a result, the
metropolitan "great white way +" blazed
last night with old-time brilliancy
The order was issued with the approval
of Maj Gen. William A. Mann of the
department of the East.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
U. $. TROOPS Ncr YET IN ITALY
Mi7rion Is Now There Preparing for
Their Participation

WASHINGTON. June 1S.-Secretary
Baker said yesterday that he would an
noNnce the presence of combatant Amer
lean troops in Italy as soon as they
actually arrived there, but not before.
/, There have been intimations that
news of the despatch of American fight
ing forces TO the Italian front soon
would be forthcoming. An American
military mission is now in Italy observ-
ing the progress of work there, and
presumably preparing the way fol
American participation with the Ital
| ian forces.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
REPORT A CLEAN HIT.
American steamship Crew Had Engage
ncnt With U-Boat.

AN ATLANTIC PORT, June 49,
Members of tho crew of an Ameticair
steamship arriving here today reported
an engagement VITA German subma-
iine off the Virginia capes yesterday in
which the ships naval gunncrs made a
clean hit and either sank the undersea
craft or disabled her The American
vessel was not damaged.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
10 AGAINST 40.

But Most Of tie Americans Fought
Their Way to Safety just the Same.
WASHINGTON, June 1s.-A story
of q fierce fight between 10 Americans
and German ambush patrol of 40 in
which most of the Americans fought
their way back to their own line is told
in q despatch today from Gen. PershingI
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
Einhtina for Truth.

Fighting for truth in its last recesses
Of sanctity. for human dignity sys-
temhtically outraged, or for human
rights mercilessly ,tfodden Under foot
champions of such interests, men first
of all descry, as from summit sud
denly revealed. the possible grandeur
Of. bloodshed suffered or inflicted. =
Thomas DeQuincey.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
VIC Cd TO CAMP FUNSTON.
Later VIII Be Given Post Of Impor.
tafce Capital Hears.

. WASHINGTON, June ls.--Revoea-
ton Of orders assigning Maj.Gen. Leon
ord Wood 20 command the western de
paftmcnt and his reassignment &c
camp Funston, Kan, were ANNOUNCED
sycsterday by the war department
z Whcn Gen. Wood recently was with
drawn from the division that he ba,
trained " Camp Funston on the ev,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
you DIDN'T FRoMIsE NoT no

tell. Therefore, if you are satisfied
with our work, tell others. If not sat
isfed, tell us. Goth year. National
Life ms Co. of Vt (Mutual.) y
EARLE s. KINSLEY, General Agent
Rutland, vt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18

Nothing is ever troublesome that We
do willingly.
The record., 1918-02-21
Notice, Farmers

Being desrous of assisting any way possible in the win
ming of the great conflict which engaged
the waters, and realizing that might be instrumental IN
placing upon Muhlenberg County Farms Register
ed Hereford Cattle, might be of service offering
place head of Registered Hereford and heers
with Of our leading and progressive farmers Of this
t, upon year that is will furnish cows
hefers Registered Herefords any progressive farmer
under for period of years. he keep feed and
care for in business like manner for period of years
and rebreed the each year and keep heer off
sprng until they IS months of age and breed them to
Registered Hereford Bull of no akin and agree to give
said farmer undivided one half interest in and all
offspring from said two heers, and further agree
furnish registered Bull each year which may breed
the heers and said bull is Be Registered and of
akin said heers and the end of said wears
we will sell all the offspring from said two SO raised
during the years will agree and dvdesame equally
thereby allowing the farmer retain half all offspring
so raised from said during the year period
If after you have read this, you Interested in this
liberal proposition you may and Sc NV
herd of Herefords and will gladly give you complete
detail of my proposition d. NJ Roll
Box 29I Greenvil)e, ky-
The record., 1918-02-21
Red Cross Notes.

Another box of surgical and stanb'
ard dressings has been sent to Div
ision Headquarters from the local
chapter. This box contained Gauze
Compress, AKA, $40, Gauze Com
press, oxe. 400: Folded Gauze Strip
6x3, 200; Gauze Sponge, 4of Gauze
Roll 3yds. * 41ain. IS; Absorbent
Pad Sx1a, 10; Irrigation Pad I2x1S,
5; Four-talled Bandage SO: T-Band
ages IS; Abdominal Bandage IT'S;
Triangular 50; Scultetus, or Many
tailed Bandage 1870; Gauze Wipe
AKA, 100; Laparotomy Pads IS
Split Irrigation Pad a1x26 1, Gauze
Packing 2ln. 1yd. %, Gauze Pack.
ing Yin. x 1yd. 22.
Unless we have some more heat
less Mondays those who make stand.
ard and surgical dressings will work
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
afternoons. The ladies who come
to work on those afternoons will
please bring aprons, caps or some
kind of head-dress, and scissors.
This is important as no one is al
lowed to work on the surgical dress.
ing without such sanitary precau'
ton.
Those who have registered the
past week are Mesdames Jno I.
Reynolds, Jno. S. Brizendlne, Fred
Head, H. Meridetb, c. A. Williams
c. W. Taylor, Geo. A. Johnson, T.
o. Jones, F. B. Pittman, J. S. Tins
ley, D. S. Duncan, H. c. Wilker-
son, A. J. Yeargin, T. J.. Sparks, +.
H. Lewis, M. B. Mcdonald, c. M.
Martin, H. Y. Slaton, NJ. L. Wick
life, w. G. Duncan Jr., w. G.
Crawford, R. E. Rice, R. c. Love,
c. w. Roark, A: w. Duncan, L. Z.
Kirkpatrick, R. E. Wallace. Misses
Mamie Wickliffe, Marjorie Morgan,
Louise Pannell, Carol Roark, Louise
Williams, Marie Dexter, Mary Har-
per, Mary Pannell, Lucille Klrkpat-
rick. Carrie Puryear, Frances Stall
lings, Hazel Williams, Emily Wick
life, Virginia Belcher, Annie Laura
Morgan.
The record., 1918-02-21
Buys Moline Tractor.

Mr.. Arch Shelton, of Bancroft,
one of the county's progressive
farmers, this week purchased a
Moline gasoline tractor, and when
time comes will turn over his part
of the United States in a hurry.
There are quite few tractors in the
county, but not anything like enough
of them, for with the present high
prices on horses and mules; and
the high cost of feed for them, the
tractor is proving the economic i'm
plement. Nothing will speed up
our production so much, and may
the users multiply.
The record., 1918-02-21
Mother and Babe Die.

Mrs. John Fulkerson and baby
died at their home near Pleasant
Hill last Saturday. A baby only a
few hours old died about noon, and
at 4 O'Clock the mother died. The
community was sorrowed by the
double tragedy, very unusual oc-
curence. The two bodies were bur
led in one coffin in the cemetery at
Oak Grove church, Depov, Sunday
afternoon, and large audience was
in attendance.
The record., 1918-02-21

You are practiclng economy when
you buy Victrola from RoaTk, for
the upkeep is nothing. Ask any of
the ESQ Muhlenberg owners; a'so
aGk awners of other machines what
they are paying for springs and o,f-
er repairs, and how much time their
machines are out of service for vari-
gus FcasQIs.
The record., 1918-02-21
Well Known Citizen Dies.

MIR. Charles Anthony, widely
known in the county, died at his
home north of town last Friday even
ing after an illness of many months
from a complication of ailments
which had confined him to his home.
He was a native of the county, and
member of prominent family. He
is survived by his wife and several
children. Interment was in Ever
green cemetery, at this place, last
Saturday afternoon.
The record., 1918-02-21

Mrs. Minnie Davis, a former res
ldent of this county, but who has
lived in Clifford, Ills., for the past
several years, died at that point on
Wednesday of last week, after pro-
longed illness from tuberculosis.
Her body was brought here, and IN
terment was made in the cemetery
at Friendship Saturday afternoon,
in the presence of a large humber
of her friends.
The record., 1918-02-21
MOhOn-B Wedding.

Mrs. Frances Mohon and Mr..
Sam J. Bandy, both of this city,
were married at 5 O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon by Rev. G.. B. Mcdonald,
in the presence of few friends, as
the couple sat in a car in front of
his residence. The many friends OF
the contracting parties are pleased
over their union, and wish them the
greatest happiness.
The record., 1918-02-21

One and three quarter millions
pounds of tobacco were sold on the
Hopkintville market last week at an
average price of S13.56. Sales are
increasing, and the demand is rush
ing prices higher each week.
The record., 1918-02-21

Every talking machine in the
world is fitted to play Victor records
and this recognition of Victor sup
remacy should be followed by users
of other machines. Roark carries
in stock more records than all agents
in the county con b ne, and YOU can
hear any record yn,i wish, and your
vial!: aie nIcei
The record., 1918-02-21

Mr.. Baxter Morgan has accepted
position with the w. G.. Duncan
Coal Co., and will be in charge of
delivery at the Luzerne store. Mr..
Morgan is competent, accommo-
dating man, and will prove his worth
in the oTganalation.
The record., 1918-02-21

Who knows more about music
than the worlds greateat artists!
They have chosen the Victrola for
the exclusive presentation of their
rare art and talents, and their rare
art and tslents, and their vital opin
ion is the safest guide for every pur-
chaser of talking machine. Let
Roark demonstrates the supreme
V1ctrola and records.
The record., 1918-02-21

If you are a patriot, get out that
drag and put it to work oa the road.
The county has paid for scores of
drags and placed them with farmers
under promise taa. they would De
used on the roads, but these prom
ises have been almost universally
broken.
The record., 1918-02-21

With Germany destroying three
times as much tonnage as is being
built, if any inventive American has
any means of overcoming this sub
marine menace, it is high time he is
giving it to US.
The record., 1918-02-21

William Warner, an inmate of the
poor farm, died there at II O'Clock
Sunday night, from heart trouble,
from which he had been a sufferer
for some time. Interment was made
on the farm Monday afternoon.
The record., 1918-02-21

A home without music is lacking
In brightness, cheer and comforts.
Whatever your needs, let Roark help
you. Most complete line of lnstru~
ments in this section, and qualities
highest.
The record., 1918-02-21

Eggs will undoubtedly be more
plentiful this spring, since the gov
ernment has forbidden the sale or
killing of hens from the 23rd. of
this month until the goth. of April.
The record., 1918-02-21

Some bold people have been
scratching around ia their gardens,
and the first spell of few days of
good weather will develop some real
gardeners.
The record., 1918-02-21

An incorporated grocery concern
is beias promoted here, on plans be-
ing adopted N al sections of the
country with great SUCCESS. Stock
will be sold to from fifty to oae hup.
dssd persons, thus providing a
strong list OF customers and boosters,
and fsou sepp:.s tss idea has work.
ed sGeessssu!1y wSs?svsY ttfsa,
The record., 1918-02-21

The rains this week have been a
serious setback, as farmers are anx-
ious to get busy, and have had SC
much bad weather that they are faI
behind with their work.
The record., 1918-02-21

Patriotism is sweeping the country
every disaster to our ships or troops
kindling new fires in the hearts OF
our people and the Stacker, knocker,
dodger class grows less, and there
fore more unpopular.
The record., 1918-02-21

They're going out in punches, but
we have them coming in stacks, so
you, too, can get Victrola from
Roark, and Join the happy band OF
considerable more than zoo users in
Muhlenberg.
The record., 1918-02-21

Gail at Roark's now, and see the
finest dtsplay of Victrolas to be
found In thls SECTION. From lowest
to highest Wodels are on display and
ready to play for you.
The record., 1918-02-21

Hundreds of new Victor records
received by Roark this week, and
talking machine owners are asked
TO call, as almost any selection can
be supplied.
The record., 1918-02-21
Not Of "Age," But a Giant.

The Victor Talking Machine Co.
is entering its twentieth year, being
established in 1898, and has in that
period so far surpassed the several
concerns already in the field, and
the hundreds more than 900 to be
Definitely since entering, that now
almost half the business of the world
Is being done by the Victor Co.
There are, necessarily, many vital
reasons for this wonderful recogni-
ton and adoption, and Roark can
explain and demonstrate to the COM
plete satisfaction of anyone, and will
gladly do so, whether you ever ex
pect to buy or not.
The record., 1918-02-21

IAe widow's mite, in this war,
Will count for much more than the
millions gathered by the merciless
profitcers, and then divided with
the government.
The record., 1918-02-21
Oar Advertising

is not to sell goods, but to enable
psople to iatelligently and econom:
ically buy goods. 1t is impossible
for US to get any benefit from it un-
less we have helped the customer.
The J. L. Roark Estate.
The record., 1918-02-21

These "less" days are the best
thing that ever happened to about
nine-tenths of the people, since most
of our ills are caused by Incorporate
and improper eating.
The record., 1918-02-21

uOver the Top" and away out IN
front, the Victrola, with It's many
exclusive, patented features, leads
the world in numbers and absolute
supremacy of each instfaaeat. Gall
at Roark's and see and hear why.
The record., 1918-02-21

There is great demand for re-
ligious, patriotic and old-time ongs
and Roark has the fullest selections
to be found in this part Of Ken
tucky.
The record., 1918-02-21
No "Jockeying" on Standard Goods.

Victrolas are the same price to
everybody everywhere-no rebates,
trade discounts, introductory"
prices, agents commission, etc.
You pay the same as your neighbor
and less in the end than for any
machine made. Ask any of the
25o Victrola users IN Muhlenberg
how much he has paid for repairs,
and been out the use of his instru-
ment. Roark, county distributor.
The record., 1918-02-21

Car buyers are on the list OF AMI
Gus waiters, as deliveries are sure
to be slow and also limited, this
year, since many of the makers are
also handli g large war orders.
The record., 1918-02-21

Mr.. Sherman Wick was here this
week oa bis regular business tour,
and enlivening his many friends, as
usual, with his good cheer sermons.
The record., 1918-02-21

We are to furnish AZ more soldier
boys who will leave for Camp Zach
ary Taylor on Wednesday, the 9TH.
This will complete our quota of
white troops on the first call.
The record., 1918-02-21

Mr.. D. L. Jackson, night watch
man of the Rogers Coal Co. at Be
vier, spent Sunday here with his
family.
The record., 1918-02-21

Worm gears, with ball bearing
points, the Victrola motor surpasses
the bevel-ssar motors IN other ma
chimes to same degree it does in
every other feature.
The record., 1918-02-21

Appearance, construction, tone,
quality, cost-the Lyon & Healy
pianos excel. Roark is factory rep
resentative for Muhlenbergs cad in
yites investigation and comparison.
The record., 1918-02-21

Soldier boys will mobilize here
next Tuesday, ready to leave for
Camp Taylor Wednesday at noon.
The AZ In this call complete our first
quota,
The record., 1918-02-21

Get satisfaction-buy a Victrola,
for at constantly delwers the best in
stramental and vocal music of the
world, without expense and worry.
The record., 1918-02-21

Caruso, the worlds greatest tenor
pays $4,000 income tax to the
government on his royalties from
Victor records, alone.
The record., 1918-02-21

~Some people always get the
best, others get what's left, and
others get left. Select your Victrola
now, at Roark's, and have delivery
whenever you wish.
The record., 1918-02-21

Warren county strawberry growers
have provided crates for 900 cars of
berries, and have crop prospects re-
quiring all of them.
The record., 1918-02-21

A crusty old bachelor here says
that some folks in this town trot
around so much that they do moi
feel at home at home.
The record., 1918-02-21

There wall be special chapel ex=
ercises at school in the morning. in
observance of Washington.s BIRTH
day, and everyone is invited.
The record., 1918-02-21

This is the greatest opportunity
people have ever had, In which to
save money, for everybody is max
jag .ao;e a3onsy than eyer before:
The record., 1918-02-21

"The Victrola brings love into the
homer is the way one woman ex-
pressed her appreciation to Roark
last week.
The record., 1918-02-21

The government is suggesting that
wheatless weeks may be necessary,
in order to have our food supply fill
the bill.
The record., 1918-02-21

Wild ducks and geese hags been
moving Moth, during the week,
thus CONFIRMING the judgment of the
groundhog that the backbone of
winter Is broken.
The record., 1918-02-21

Mr.. Burney Shut has accepted a
position as fireman on the [. C.. and
is in service between Central Clty
and Paducah.
The record., 1918-02-21

The Victrola, with many exclusive
features, is supreme. A demonstrat-
ion convinces. Roark will be glad
to meet any test.
The record., 1918-02-21

The price on Victrolas and re-
cords is as fixed as postage stamps.
Everybody gets square deal, and
most for their money.
The record., 1918-02-21

Mr.. E. B Martin, of Hopkinsvllle,
is here on visit to the Misses Hay,
and other relatives and friends.
The record., 1918-02-21

The streets are badly in need of
a cleaning, as the accumulated rub
pish Of winter makes our highways
very unsightly.
The record., 1918-02-21

Lincoln and Washington, real
patriots, would wish their birthdays
to be observed by increased service,
The record., 1918-02-21

Buy Victrola from Roark on
terms as easy as you want to make
them.
The record., 1918-02-21

People have already learned there
are number of things to eat beside
wheat.
The record., 1918-02-21

The snow yesterday must have
been our first summer Offering, as
we have had our full share OF Winlei
snow.
The record., 1918-02-21

Mrs. D. w. Christian was in Lou
isville on a visit to relatives a few
days during the week.
The record., 1918-02-21

Last Monday marked the resumpt-
ion of the slx-day week for business
concerns.
The record., 1918-02-21

The cut-price buyer usually finds
that he got a "cut" in more ways
than one, from his cut-price seller.
The record., 1918-02-21

There are over 900 talking mach
ines on the market, but the Vlctrola
is tirst--,n thought, sales, service.
sat:sfactioa. See aad hesr Rh2 at
RSasls.
The record., 1918-02-21

Buy the best value in America
piano, the Lyon & Healy, from
Roark, county distributor.
The record., 1918-02-21

National holiday tomorrow, but
only the banks will observe 1t here.
The record., 1918-02-21

Mr.. w. H. Brizendine was in
Louisville on busln ess the first OF
the week.
The record., 1918-02-21

Mr.. Leslie Hale was IN Louisville
on business a few days during the
week.
The record., 1918-02-21

Vlctrolas stay sold, and give the
buyer no trouble. See Roark and
arrange for one.
The record., 1918-02-21

Mr.. G.. w. Roark was in Louis
vile several days last week on busi-
ness.
The record., 1918-02-21

There is not a talking machine
made which will not play Victor
gseo.Gs. -s-I ,4OstL has : greet sup.
ply.
The record., 1918-02-21

There are commercial activities
being planned here which will add
to our advantage as a market.
The record., 1918-02-21

We will soon have maple syrup
to 60 with our corn cakes.
The record., 1918-02-21
2ocaA Mention.

Good morning! Like your grlts
YETI
The record., 1918-02-21

Sales of Thrlft Stamps 10 pupils
at school this week amounted to
$1,000.
The record., 1918-02-21

Food hoarders will soon get strict
attention.
The record., 1918-02-21

a little matter of a month or so
IN the delivery of freight is !nowget-
ting So j: does aot cause nneh ton-
lefs9,
The record., 1918-02-21

Baked hen will be an unusual dish,
for some weeks.
The record., 1918-02-21

Davenetts at lesa PRICES and better
upholstery at Roark's.
The record., 1918-02-21

Get typewriter ribbons at this
Office.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-22
FALL FROM ROOF
MAY PROVE FATAL
TO JOHN BARKER

John W. Barker, 20, of 5S2 Carroll
avenue, and employed by the Pardy
Construction company, lies at the
point of death at the Bridgeport hos
pital from injuries he received when
he slipped and fell off the roof of the
new U. N. C. company's building on
Seaview avenue at s:55 this morning.
According to his fellow workmen,
Barker was working on top of the
roof which was wet from the rain. In
changing his position from one spot
to another he slipped and before he
could clutch anything fell to the
ground 20 feet below.
When he hit the ground he struck
a plank lying near the side of the
building and was picked up uncon-
scious. Upon the arrival of the am
bulance from the Emergency hospital,
DR.. ]. F. Keegan discovered the man
was suffering from fractured spine,
sprained right shoulder, possible frac-
ture Of the right arm. abrasions of
the left arm and possible internal in
turies.
The mans condition was 50 serious
that he was Immediately rushed to
the Bridgeport hospital where he now
lies in critical condition, although
the surgeons have hopes for his re-
covery. sn