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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-06-21
U.BOAT SURVIVORS LAND

This was is at our very doors as
U-Boat sink vessels along the Atlantic
coast. Loss OF life has been small
as survivors safely come ashore See
this at the Pastime today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-06-21

w. T. Cosgrove, well known here
as the genial advance man Of the
Homer Smith, has been called by the
war draft and reported today at his
home board In Louisville.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-06-21

Mrs. George Royse returned yester-
day from Plummers Landing where
she was called to the bedside of her
father, who was seriously i'll, but is
now improving
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-06-21

The meeting will be held on Wednes-
day and Thursday, August O and 7,
and the Baptists are counting on 1t
being one Of the best meetings yet
held.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-06-21
TOBACCO Settlers

Just received. A limited supply of
Hand Tobacco Settlers. Better phone
your order right away. They won't
last long. MIKE BROWN,
The Square Deal Man of Square Deal
Square. ETH
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-06-21

. United States District Attorney T. d.
Slattery of Covington was a business
visitor in this city yesterday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-06-21

Miss Susan Thompson arrived
home last evening from Danville,
where she has been attending school.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-06-21
FORCE INVADERS BACKWARD
AUSTRIANS WITHDRAW FRONT
FROM VENETIAN ALPS TO
ADRIATIC SEA.
More Than 1000 Austrians and Num-
erOus Machine Guns We're Taken,
Says Rome Statement-Fierce
Attack on Piaye Met With
Vigorous Defense.

Rome, June 2O-From the Montello
to the sea, the battle of the Piave rlv-
er is continuing bitterly and without
pause, the Italian war office an
nounced today. Last night the Ital-
ians forced the invaders to withdraw
their whole front north Of the Mon
tebelluno railroad.
More than 1900 Austrian prison.
ers were taken and numerous mach
inc guns we're captured.
The Austrians yesterday afternoon,
says the statement, launched fresh
attack on the Piave with strong forces
AMI succeeded at first in gaining some
ground in front of Zenson. Later, It
allan reserves were brought up ana
forced the Austrians to retire,
French forces on the Asiago pla-
teau stormed the Austrian positions
at Bertigo and Pennar.
Italian troops succeeded in captur-
ing Costalunga, the statement adds.
The text of the Italian war office
announcement is appended:
"From the Montello to the sea the
battle is continuing bitterly without
pause Yesterday evening we drove
the enemy back to the north of the
Bontebelluro railway and made him
withdraw his whole front of attack
somewhat toward the northeastern
salient of the Montello, capturing l.
226 prisoners and taking numerous
machine guns.
"Along the Piave river the struggle
is fluctuating fiercely on the front
lines. 1t is being carried out by the
enemy with decision and hardness
and sustained by our troops with
great stubbornness and bravery.
"The enemy on the afternoon of
yesterday, launching to the attack
fresh and numerous troops, succeed
ed at first in gaining some ground in
front of Zenson, but he was promptly
checked and afterward was forced to
retire by our reserves which immed-
lately arrived.
Our troops, with energetic coun-
ter attacks, succeeded in greatly re-
ducing the fighting sector to the west
of San Dona Di Piave. Prisoners to
the number of 513 remained In our
hands.
"Czecho-Slovak units have valiantly
given their first tribute of blood to
the generous principles of freedom
and independence for which they are
fighting on our side. The 25th infan-
try division, in the course of five days
of glorious fighting without pause,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-06-21

Miss Frances Geisel entertained
yesterday afternoon in honor Of her
guests, Misses Harbeson and Piggott.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-06-21

>Mr. and Mrs. NJ w. Coulter of Gov
ington, are visiting the family of Mr..
and Mrs. w. r. Warder
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-06-21

Mr.. Morris Pollitt of New Richmond
is visiting friends and relatives here.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-06-21

Preaching at the German Lutheran
Church Sunday at 1O:3O by Rev.
Pilch.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-06-21

With the American Army in France,
June 20 - AT dawn this morning
American troops stormed German
trenches and machine gun nests in
front of Cantigny, in the Montdidier
sector. Those of the German gar
rison who remained ia fight and car
ry out their orders to hold the posi-
tons at any cost, we're killed by rife
and machine gun fire. and bayonet.
The Americans also took prisoners.
The American artillery put down a
heavy box barrage on the rear Of the
enemy positions A few minutes later
the infantry swarmed over the top
and rushed the trenches. Some Of the
Germans had tried to escape through
the barrage. crashing to their rear,
but few Of them got through. for num-
erous German dead were found later.
Prisoners captured declare that
they had orders 10 held on At all costs,
and thIs vas apparent By the dssper-
kls manner a vhieh they fought The
hnftie VS. nhort but desdIy. for ~
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-06-21

CHAUTAUQUA TICKETS
Now on sale at Ledger Office. Season
Tlckets-Adults So. Children 81.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-06-21

Why not try Ledger Want Ad'
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-06-21

: Local RaIns nnd Thunder !
; showers Friday and Saturday. !
! + 1. + I. i i + 4. 4 l. /. i. !
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
BABY BOND
SALE GOOD
in COUNTY
Reports Of Committees Show Women Out
side Chickasha Sold Over $4,000;
Returns Incomplete

The Grady county women outside
of Chickasha are making a namo for
themselves in war work Of all kinds.
Their latest feat seems to be equal
if moi better than former perform
ances, if the reports Of the W. S. S.
sale held last Saturday and which
are just being received by Mrs. John
e. White, county chairman Of the
womcn's committee are an indica-
tion.
To date, the women OF the county
have reported over $1,000 worth OF
Baby Bonds sold last Saturday and
the reports cover only a portion OF
the county. These reports look bet
ter the longer they az studied To
begin with, many of the women, in
fact the majority of them, are ac-
complishing this war work after hay-
ing completed their labors in the
llClu5 Ouc WOIleth Wiz WIZ Nd III
the field and in addition cooks for
several hands, reported today to
Mrs. White that she was having
splendid luck with the sale of Thrift
Stamps, having had only two refus-
ais to buy Similar reports have
been received from every section of
the county, showing that the women
are on the Job, both in the field and
by taking their places in the front
rank of war workers. A total of rs
school districts had reported UP to
noon today
Ninnekah has scored again, as far
as the reports today Indicate. That
village so far heads the list for
stamp sales amounting to $500 9th.
er reports from school districts show
that some, including Kechi and Free.
man, swelled their totals as high as
800. 1t was impossible to make an
estimate this morning on the total
sales for the entire county outside
of Chickasha.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
HAS
NEW RULES
FOR EXAM.

New physical examination regula'
tions that replace all previous stand
ards for draft qualification were re-
ceived by the local board this morn
ing and will be used in all future
cases where examinations are to be
made, J. Il. Holloway, local board
clerk stated A seventy-six page
booklet including every phase of
the draft examination schedule in
revised form is now in the hands Of
members of the medical examining
staff and inspection will be conduct
ed under the recent rulings, exami-
nation of class 1 rcgistrants as well
as men in deferred classes Of the
first draft will be carried on by this
program.
Board officials have not had time
to determine the character of newly
authorized forms for examinations
but are under the impression that its
conditions are such that it viii swell
the class / lists of tho registration
to the maximum.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
DISCUSS
WAGES FOR
THRESHINC

Alger Melton, chairman Of the Gra-
dy county Council of Defense, an
nouncod this morning that the coun-
Gil will hold meeting Saturday af-
ternoon at the court house for the
purpose of hearing reports and peti-
tions with regard to the prices rec.
commended by the council on thresh.
ing wages.
According to the council, the pric-
es recommended are in line with
those recommended by the State
Council of Defense, and it is the
opinion of Mr. Melton that the coun-
ty council will have no authority to
change the prices, unless SO authoriz-
ed by the state council with orders
to meet local conditions.
With the county council will meet
farmers. laborers and threshing men
and the subject will be gone into
thoroughly An invitation is extend
! cd to all farmers or others who arc
interested in the question to meet
with the council Saturday. A full
expression of views is desired.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
TO
TRY LAND
BIG PRIZE

That Grady county women are go
ing in for the prize offered by the
secretary OF the treasury for the big
gest Exclusive Set" w. S. S. club
was the statement issued this morn
ing by the chairman of the womens
{ committee, and campaign will be
launched at once to get women to
purchase the limit of Baby Bonds in
this county
Secretary McAdoo has offered a
banner to the county having the
greatest number OF $1,000 ana $500
club members, figuring the member
ship in proportion to the quota for
the various counties. 1t is pointed
out that in this way it will be possi-
bic for all counties to enter the race
on an equal FOOTING end if Grady
county can put over a bigger proper
tion Of Exclusive Set" members, the
McAdoo banner will float here.
Mrs VIM Dwyer has accepted the
clairmanship of the club in Grady
county and desires that all women
who have purchased $500 or $1,000
worth of Baby Bonds or who expect
to do so, get in touch with her at
once.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
Italian Artillery Hammers Doomed Troops;
It's Either Surrender or Sacrifice
Themselves in Vain Assaults
LOSE TWO THIRDS OF
ADVANCE ON VENICE
Tide Of Battle Turning as Italians LOuuier
Attacking Along Entire PiaVe Line;
Germans Busy
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
With the Italian Armies Afield.
June 20.-The elements are aiding
the Italians. Heavy rains in tho
mountain regions have changed the
Piaye from sluggish stream to q
rushing flood, destroying the bridges
and cutting off the Austrian forces
on this side or the river from their
base Of supplies and ro-inforcements.
British airmen report that twelve
of the fourteen bridges have been
carried away. Tho trapped Austrian
detachments' arc subjected to an al
most constant mauling by the 1tal-
ian artillery, but have the r.adyan
tage of tho position and are yet too
well supplied with ammunition to
warrant a frontal assault. There is
every possibility that they viii be
forced to surrender or sacrifice them
selves in desperate assault on the
Italian lines.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
SAMMIES
FORCE HUN
TO BEAT IT
Rv United Press.

Rv United Press.
With the Americans on the Marine,
June 20.-The Americans squeezed
the Germans out of salient two
thirds of mile deep and the same
distance wide, west of Torcy early
this morning The Germans did not
remain to fight after they were
struck by the American barrage,
When the infantry went forward
they were not opposed. The Ger
man casualties in the fighting in
this sector are now estimated at 500
killed and 5000 wounded. Private
Donahue, who was held a prisoner
by the Germans for eight days, es
capped and has reioined his company
He declared that a few other Amer
lean prisoners were compelled By
the Huns to work in the front lint
trenches. He said he saw the Ger
mans burying their dead 20 to /
grave.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
AUSTRIAN FORCES TRAPPED

to twelve men though some fields in
more distress will exceed that figure.
One cotton raiser, G. Bishop, who
lives seven miles northwest Of the
city, heard of the rural return move
and phoned Mr. Ersland that he
would be able to work between for
ty and fifty men in his patches this
afternoon.
About five hours will be put in by
all squads Of workmen, the farm bu-
reau states.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
REVOLTS
SPREAD TO
BIG AREA
Peasants Organize Against Ukranian
Government; Bread Riots In Vienna;
Peace Demonstrations In Germany
BY United rress.

By United rress.
London, June 2O.--Tho revolution
which broke out at Kieff has spread
to districts at Cheringoff and Pola-
taya and eastward according to an
interrupted wireless dispatch rcceiv-
ed from Moscow.
Forty thousand peasants In the
three districts are said to be or
ganizing to resist the German con-
trolled Ukranian government. Ar
tillery supplies at Kief are said to
have boon blown up. Street fighting
is common and the eitizons arc flee
ing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
All Set For W. S. S. Rally and Carnival;
Attractions Here and Being Put
Together Today
FORT SILL BAND. TO
ARRIVE FRIDAY A. M.
Give Short Concert In Afternoon; Rest Up
For Strenuous Work at Night; Is
10 Be Real Show

Word was received this morning
by the committee in charge Of the
w S. S. rally and carnival to be held
here Friday and Saturday that the
First Field Artillery band will ar.
rive in Chiekasha about II o'clock
Friday morning. The information
came direct from the adiutant at TT.
Sill and with the tickets for trans.
pGrtation now in the hands of the
bandmaster, there is not chance
for a slip. The band will be here,
if the Frisco rides the rails That's
flat
With all the available males draft
cl for farm work, the doings Friday
afternoon viii be curtailed to a GER
tain extent, hgt the concert will be
given Friday afternoon from to 8,
after which hour the band will rest
until night when the big feature of
the rally, the carnival, will open at
7 o'clock From that moment until
the last dog is hung" there will be
something going on every second.
The attractions are complete and
are being put together today. They
will be moved on the Tot" which
is Chickasha avenue between Third
and Fourth streets, tomorrow morn
ing and the "skirmish line" which
viii be the ice cream cone and other
refreshment stands will keep the
enemy engaged during tho day until
the full force of the attack is launch.
cd at night. Also, "snipers" will be
on the streets selling Thrift Stamps
during the afternoon concert.
The carnival will boast a total of
ten or dozen attractions, and
there is surprise waiting for the
populaoe in every one Of them 1t
will cost a two bit piece to enter any
OF the shows or exhibitions, but with
every ticket purchased, the purchas-
or will also receive % cent Thrift
Stamp
Therefore, this carnival differs
from any other that was ever staged
in any land it is pointed out, in that
in its final analysis it costs you
nothing to see the shows because
you get the value of the money spent
in Thrift Stamps. Much stress is
also being placed upon the fact that
Grady county people must put the
county over the top on the w. S. S
quota and to do so must buy Thrift
! and War Savings Stamps, making il
highly practical to patronizc the car
niyal shows, getting the amusement
free of charge along with the neces
sary purchase Of Thrift Stamps. IT.
all for "the cause" and no one makes
a dime out of it with the exception
OF Uncle Sam and the horde of work
ers it is taking to put the thing OF
are merely charging the time spc 4
! up TO WarneccSSlty and letting !
go at that.
Take a tip from the inside:
is going to be real show with ever!
earmark of an honest to goodnes
carnival, and the guarantee of tn
committee goes with each and ever
show
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
Sessions Scheduled for July 9 Over En-
lire County; Shepard's Office Busy
Mailing Out Supplies
TEACHERS SALARIES
TO Be MUCH HIGHER
Terms Call For Eight or Nine Months;
Only One Six Months School
Listed in Grady

Moman II. Shepard, county school
superintendent, is working overtime
this week putting everything in read
mess for Grady county annual school
meetings which will be held In the
various districts over the county on
Tuesday, July 9, from to A p. M.
This will be one of the most impor-
tant meetings ever held in Grady
county, MIR Shepard stated this
morning.
Four thousand pieces Of mail con
sisting Of excess Of levy sheets,
oaths of office to teachers, annual
letters, etc, will be sent out from the
superintendent office today and
tomorrow as the final step in amass-
ing material for the meet.
Business scheduled to come before
the annual meeting will be of unus-
ual Importance this year. Mr.. Shep.
ard states and letters urging full
attendance from every district in the
county have been sent out. The
running of schools in the county will
present new problems that must be
allowed for in advance, the superin-
tendent has advised. Coal purchase
nj. {sr
and further steps in the fuel proyis-
ion for the winter will occupy the
attention of patrons who attend meet
ings in their respective districts.
Fuel administration authorities have
warned that but little coal can be
secured later for any use, the coun.
ty school head has instructed dis
trict directors over the county
Mr., Shepard'S annual report to
the state superintendent is ready ex-
cept for the listing of data on the
annual school meetings and as soon
as this is available full accounts for
the year will be submitted, the Of
flee announces.
Two hundred teachers must be
hired in the county for next year
and all but fifty of these have been
signed up. District school boards
arc calling for well qualified in
! structors and in almost every case
/ eight or nine month schools haye
been arranged In only one instanc,
will a six month term be taught, tbs
superintendent declares. High sala
ries are being contracted with quail
! fled teachers, some districts witt
only small one room buildings pay
ing as high as $10O per month. Ii
all cases tho wage scale runs higl
above that offered last year.
County teachers examinations il
Oklahoma will be conducted on tn
4 18th, 18th and goth of July, L. n
i Morrisett, secretary oil the stat
/ board of education announced in
j letter received by Superintendent
Shepard this morning. This is tn
4 date for the closing Of the summe
[ schools in state normals as officiall
, designated by the state board of et
: ucation. Teachers of the county an
those attending normal schools no.
will take the examination here q
: that time. The next examinatio
5 will be held the last Thursday, FIR
day and Saturday in October.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20

Py United Press.

Py United Press.
London, June 20.-Raiding activi.
ties, such as presaged the last Ger
man drive, arc reported all along
the Flanders front and in the north
ern portion of the Picardy region,
by Field Marshal Haig Some of the
raids have led to sharp fighting and
heavy casualties.
Eighteen prisoners and three ma
chime guns were taken in raids in
the neighborhood of Boyelles, Lens,
Givenchy, Strazelle and Ypres. Be
tween the Somme and the Ancre
there is considerable hostile artil-
lery firing. At Albert and the La
Bassee canal sector there is much
reciprocal artillery fighting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
Vienna Broad Riots.
| BY United Press.

By United Press.
Amsterdam, June 20.-Cavalry reg
iments have been rushed to Vienna
where serious riots have broken out,
according to reports received from
German sources. Mobs are reported
to have stoned Premier Won Heyd-
lers residence and plundered the
bakeries. The establishment of mar
tial law is expected
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
STOCK YARD OWNERS
MUST HAVE LICENSE
By United Fress.

By United Press.
Washington, June 2O.-President
Wilson issued a proclamation today
requiring owners of stock yards to
secure licenses before July %. The
secretary of agriculture was given
virtual control of the yards, to the
end of conserving the food supply
and directing distribution. Live stock
commission men are also required to
secure licenses.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
FUNERAL OF CHILD

The funeral of Elizabeth Harness
the ten year old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Ike Harness, Of south oi
the city, were conducted yesterday
afternoon at five o'clock at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. L. Welborn, S27 Kan
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
Latins Counter Attack. ]
By United Press

Dy OHlL6u EHcsH
The Italians have driven forward
from tho middle of tho Piave to the
west bank, splitting the Austrian
forces and rolling them back to the
north and south, The enemy has
been pushed back On the lower Piaye
until now they hold only one-third
o. the original advance toward Veal
ice. The Italians have made further
slight progress at Nervesa in the
Montello region.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
FINED IN POLICE COURT

In police court yesterday, Gertie
Jenkins, arrested on a charge Of
fighting, made cash bond to the ex-
tent of s5 for her later appearance
before Judge o. Coffman.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
MARRIED AT COURT HOUSE

A marriage license was issued yes
terday from the office of the court
clerk to Leslie Mobeley, age "a, Fort
Cobb and Miss Carrie eKlley, age
19, Fort Cobb. The couple was mar
ried by Judge T. P. Moore at the
court house.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
Peace Demonstrations.


London, June 20-A heavily cen
sored private message received here
indicates that there has been great
peace demonstrations in Berlin, Co.
logne and Hamburg recently. The
military police are reported to have
dispersed the crowds, killing and
arrosting several of the workmen.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20

By United Press.
Paris, June 2O.-Between Montdi-
dler and the Disc and in the Boise
Lechaume region, French detach-
ments penetrated the German lines.
taking 20 prisoners, the war office
announced today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20
sApuLpA PRIVATE WOUNDED
By United rress.

by OniIeu FfSeS'
Washington. June 20.-Private B.
T. Weidner, Sapulpa, Okla, was re-
ported severely wounded In a list Of
70 casualties issued by the War De.
partment today. The list included II
killed in action. one missing S6
wounded and 10 dead from other
causes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20

sas avenue, Rev. A. S. Albright Off
ciating. Interment occurred in the
Rose Hill cemetery
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20

All the latest news ny
wire every day from
the u. P. Association
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-20

You will find all the
local news every day
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