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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
Added DANCER to Situation.

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WASHINGTON, March 4.-As al
lied diplomats today continued to
struggle with the problem of pro-
posed Japanese Intervention In
Siberia, new developments added
danger to the situation.
The state department rece1vd
rumors from Yokohama that the Rus
SLAMS were blowing up bridges in
Siberia. possibly, 1t was held, to fore
stall japanese. Congress threatened
to become embroiled in the situation
when Meyer London. socialist, intro
duced a resolution in the house pro
testing against "the suggested inva-
sion" of Russia by the Japanese.
He denounced the proposed move
as having its inception in the IN
sidious effort of unclean interests" to
have Japan seize Russian territory.
Japanese diplomats meantime indf-
Gated their plans were temporarily
held up. Allied diplomats expressed
belief that way would be found to
assure Japan protection rights over
her interests and indicated that what
ever is finally decided upon will have
the full approval Of all those fight
ing against the Teutons.
The state department stated today
that no decision has yet been reached
on the problem.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
PERSONALS

Willis Fl. Davis OF Peoria was In
the city yesterday. called here by
the illness Of his wife who Is at the
home of her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
]. L. Smith.
Mrs. Oscar Dillburg and Mrs. John
Thompson of Centerville are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Meyers
Mrs. Elizabeth WriglS left for
Lineville. Iowa, last Saturday morn
ing called there by the illness of her
daughter, Mrs. c. E. Lovett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Rollosson ar
rived Saturday for visit with Mr..
RolIosson's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W..
H. Rollosson. Mr.. Rollosson has
been serving in the militia in Chi
cago and will leave this evening for
Long Island Sound, New York, where
he will join the coast artillery.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
HENRY WELSH
DIED SUNDAY
4
He Was Born In Ireland In 1850 and
Came to This Country When
Eight Years
Old.
IN KEOKUK MANY YEARS
He Is Survived by His Wife and Six
Dauehters-Promine Member
Of Catholic
Church.

Henry Y Welsh, one Of Keokuk's
oldest citizens, died yesterday even
ing at 5:15 O'clock He is mourned
by a loving wife and six daughters,
Mrs. J. F. Keeney, Macon. Mo-; Mrs.
A. E. Ferris, of this city; Mrs. O. w.
Kelly, TT Madison; Mrs. F. J. Mer'
chant, Grand Mere Canada. and the
Misses Rose and Celestine Welsh.
MI. Welsh was born in Ireland
county Mayo, February "a, 1850, and
emigrated to America when he was
eight years old.
He was married to Bridget Moan
drew, October 81, 1872. Their union
was blessed by twelve children. five
of whom died in infancy.
One of the daughters became a sis
ter of charity of ST. Vincent de Paul.
She died several years ago at st.
Vincents school, in Baltimore, Md.
The deceased was a member OF st.
Peters Catholic church.
Mr.. Welsh will not only be remem-
bered by the immediate relatives OF
the family but also by largo mum.
Der OF friends who admired and loved
him for his kindly and genial dis
position.
Funeral announcement will be made
later.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
general
LaFolIette's Defense.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
MADISON, Wis. March 4.-Senator
Robert M. LaFollette's defense Of his
war record may be made personally
in the Wisconsin assembly II his sup
porters can succeed in postponing
action scheduled this afternoon on a
loyalty resolution condemning him.
Anu-LaFollette assemblymen an
nounced they would oppose this move
bitterly. Failing in this maneuver.
LaFollette supporters declared they
would attempt to amend the con-
demnation resolution to death"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
FOR RENT-A furnished house. also

but in spite Of this the impost was ex-
tended to st. Petersburg in 1714. The
tax on boards was confirmed by Cath
crime I in 1926, by Peter II in 1928, by
Empress Anne in 1871, and in 1743 by
the empress Elizabeth. It was repeal
ed by Catherine II in 1852. In France
a beard tax was imposed upon the
clergy. The celebrated Duprat, lord
high chancellor Of France, was the
adviser of the measure. and bull
was published by the pope enjo1ninS
the clergy to shave their chins. Then
a tax was levied by the Ring upon all
who wished to be exempted from the
harsh decree. The bishop and others
who could afford the means paid the
tax, but the poorer clergy were oolig-
ed to yield at the point OF the razor.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
VIII Enter Finland.

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WASHINGTON, March Ger
MANY has formally notified all neutral
governments Of her intention to send
armed forces into Finland provision
ally" and to establish a provisional
base of supplies" on the Aland islands
according to advices to the swedish
legation here today.
This occupation. it was asserted, In
the dispatches, will be undertaken ar
the request Of the people OF Finland
and to restore order.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
Couch Is Dead.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
LAKE CHARLES, La, Mar. 4.-Of-
fetal announcement was made today
Of the death Of William Couch, civil
ian aviator instructor at Gerstner
field nea= here. Couch was injured
Friday afternoon when hts machine
fell $50 feet. The body was sent
Sunday night to his brother, Albert
Couch, ITO Walnut street, Des Moines,
Iowa
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
PROOF OE WILL.
State of Iowa, Lee County-ss.
In District Court


To all whom 1t may concern:
Notice Is hereby given, that on the
4th day Of March, A. D. 1918. a paper
was opened and read by the Clerk
of the District Court of Lee County.
Iowa, purporting to be the last VIII
and Testament Of John A McElroy,
late of Lee County, in the State of
Iowa, deceased; and that proof Of
the genuineness Of said instrument
will be heard in the District Court Of
said County at Keokuk, on the 10th
day of March. A d. 1918, at the hour
Of 10 o'clock a m. Of said day, being
the Sind day Of the January term,
1918. Of said Court, when all persons
interested in said Will are required
to be present and make their obiec-
lions to the same, If any they have.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set
my hand this 4th day Of March 1918.
o. r. JOHNSTON.
By Albert Vollers. Deputy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
Ia. Number Of Glass One Men Elk
amIned This Morning and
Found Fit for
Service.
bRE COME WEDNESDAY.
|ese With Examination Tomorrow
at Fort Madison VIII Complete
List Of Men for
First Call.

Physical examinations of ninety
IS one men were conducted today
the Elks club. and about seventy
Pre will be examined at the Ell1s
b at Keokuk Wednesday. Examin-
ons will be conducted tomorrow at
rt Madison and this will complete
class one examinations, Chairman
ott said this afternoon, with the ex-
Ption Of few cases still being con-
Tered
There were one or two exemptions
the list of men looked over today,
for the most part the men passed
physical tests without any trouble.
few cases have been referred to the
visory board.
From Fort Madison Games word
BIT:
A total Of S22 young men Of the
unity were placed in class one by the
fai exemption board which has COM
eted its work of elias sification here.
that number ITO have already de-
rted for the camps which leaves
men ready to be called upon in
ure increments.'
Two more men left Keokuk today
special service. They are Charles
Pnman and Roy j. Pemberton, who
Ter the foreign service Immediately.
Inc men who were examined to-
v and the disposition of their
)ses are:
Exempted.
POM G. Wellihan, p; Arthur ].
fnge, p; Clarence NJ. Heinz, p; Chas.
samuels, r; Hubert Stice, 9; Leo ed
(rgent. p: John w. Morrisey, p:
lph H. McMains, p; James A. Hag-
eier p; Warren w. Knight, p; Will
I'd W. Lambert, e; Rudolph q. Chris.
nson, p; Nathaniel c. Barnes, p;
ellis Johnson, p; Albert F. Hoff-
an, p; Ernest e. Klann. p; Walter
'nWartz, p; liner r. Carlson, p; Dan
lloraith, p: Jesse B. Puder, p; Ar.
u +. Gordon. p; Thos. v. Tigue, p:
snry J. Doff. p; James rauuess, p;
issel q. Huffman, p; Paul Jobe, r;
- NJ. Rogerson, r; Geo. V. Higgins,
Robert Stevenson, Q; John D.
/ ,idy' p; Hugh G. McCaffry. e; Chas
J. p; Martin James Roam, p; Thos4
Joyce, Jr., p; Frank E. Lindstrand,
geo. L. Parsons, p: John Burke.
Fred j. kriss. p; Clarence Gilbert,
marry N. Coon. r; Grover c. Phil
;, r; Bebe P. Smith, p; Roy A. In
m, p; Arthur Gill Morgan, p; Karl
Mann, r; Elmer Alonzo Prunty, p;
urge Sanford, p; Homer Alderman,
Leo L. schenk. p; Lawrence Henry
sira.her, p; John Harshan Bailey.
John Nathan McHenry, T: Chas.
1es, p; Harry Anderson, r: Elmer
osson, p; Ira Emerson Bailey. D;
=: lewis Bode, r; Arvin Buckner,
=, arnold J. Schmieg, p.
mas. A Blind, p; Noble c. Smith,
. Sonn w. Hanson, p; Otto VIM.
y, .he; p; John Perdew Sheldon, D;
~ WIN. John. p; VIM. e. vought,
WIN. A. Schafer, p; Laurence
ner Hinch, p; Carl T. Mcclure, r;
'nard l., Seiberfeld, r; Francis E.
nett p; Robt WylIie Cruze, D;
,ries L. Allen, p; John VIM. Starr,
Narl Z; Sitter, p: John w. Shea
!, p. Homer A. Breitenstein, D:
ma ma frueh, p; Charles c. Higgins,
~ r. Reid, p; Ralph Joseph
III p; Harry Barnes, d.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
Women In Packing Houses.

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CHICAGO, March 4.--Conditions
under which women work in the
packing houses here were investi-
gated this afternoon by three women
union labor representatives who will
report to Arbitrator Samuel Alschuler
in the wage controversy.
Following a long wrangle over per
mission for the women to probe the
stock yards, attorneys for the packers
resumed presentation of their case
against the eight hour day and wage
increases.
Superintendent S. G. Frazee, of
Swift and Company, denied whole
sale requirements of white with
negro labor.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
Giant Madman Chained up.

Giant Mhdman ChaIned up.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
AN ATLANTIC PORT, Mar, A
giant pyromaniac is Gained aboard
the Italian liner DAusta here today
awaiting removal to Bellevue hospital.
The madman stabbed two members Of
the crew while at sea and after be-
ing placed in two different sets Of
irons, he broke his bonds and set
fire to the mattress which was the
only article left with him in the brig.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
WHEN Boards WERE TAXED.

London Tfd-Bits: In the reign OF
Elizabeth every beard Of fortnight's
growth was subject to tax. Peter
the Great, in 1705, imposed tax up
on the boards Of the Russian mobiles
of 100 rubles, while the common peo-
pies beard tax amounted to 1 kopec.
This tax caused much dissatisfaction.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04

gained some Roadway before being
discovered by the crew who fought un-
til they turned in an alarm.
The ship is loaded with general
merchandise.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
.|:(@$szz&SS||
Call Black SIS
for Society Editor.
Annual Banquet.

The annual banquet of the Boys
Congress of Missions will be held
the evening Of Friday, March 10, In
the Westminster chapel. A parucu-
larly interesting feature of the pro-
gram which will follow the dinner
will be the presentation of a service
flag. Some eight or ten boys who
have been members of the congress
are in the service, some OF them
now in France.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
JOHN ROSS is
CALLED BEYOND
Former Resident of keokuk Called to
Eternal Reward Saturday at
Syracuse, kans.-
Burial Here.

Mrs. W. C. Wilson, 909 Leighton
street, is In receipt Of a telegram
from Syracuse, Kan, telling OF the
d cath of her brother, John Ross,
March 2, at that place. Mr. ROSS was
born and raised in this community
and left here about fifteen years ago
The body will be sent mere lot
burial
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04

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LONDON, March 4.-Ensign Kryl-
enko. commander In chief Of the Rus
sian Bolsheviki forces today ordered
his troops to cease hostilities, but to
remain in their present positions, &C
cording to a wireless despatch from
Petrograd.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
Red Cross Announcement.

Two errors appeared in the Red
Cross schedule as published in Sat
urday's paper. The hospital garment
workers will meet Friday in the Y.
w. c. A., and the regular evening OF
meeting of the newly organized
auxiliary of st. Paul's church will
be on Tuesday evening.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
nrvs Gain Another Point.

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WASHINGTON, Mar. 4.-Prohibi-
ton forces gained another point to-
day when the supreme court upheld
an illinois statute, providing that
owners of buildings occupied by sa-
looms are liable as well as the sa-
loon keepers for Judgment obtained
by wives for damages their husbands
receive in the saloons or for loss OF
incomes. S.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
Won Meyer Is Better.

BOSTON, Mass. Mar. 4.-George
L. Won Meyer, former secretary Of
navy and postmaster general, who
has been seriously i'll in his home
here for several weeks, was much
better today his physician announced.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04

Ftnlands request for assistance in
fighting the Bolsheviki red guards.
The Tidnignen declares the occu-
patton Of Aiand islands by German
forces gives the impression Of an un-
friendly act against Sweden"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
Fire ON Italian Ship

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AN ATLANTIC PORT, March A
Fire, believed to have been started by
an incendiary bomb, was discovered
early today aboard an Italian steam
ship in this port. The flames had
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
Not a Bad Combination.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, Mar 1.-THE Chi
cago board of trade Is not "a comoin'
alton in restraint Of trade" the SUI
preme court decided today, thus re-
versing the decision OF the United
States court at Chicago.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
Devotional Services.

c. F. Mcfarland was the speaker
yesterday afternoon at the devotional
service at the Benevolent Union
home. The music was furnished by
a quartette composed Of Messrs. NC
Farland, A. w. HUDSON. John HUDSON
and Jay Wycoff. The service was
one of the most interesting or the
year and was attended by a number
Of visitors.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
Ladies' Auxiliary,

The Irish History Study club OF
L. A. to A. o. H. have postponed the
monthly meeting which was to have
been held tonight at the home OF
Mrs. A J. Hickey, S25 Bank street,
to Thursday evening at the same
place.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK. March 4.-Money OF
call, 6 percent.
Mercantile paper, 6 percent
Bar silver London, 421ad.
Bar silver New York, $3.50
Demand sterling. s477A.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
Ladies' Aid Society.

The Ladies Aid society of the Val
ley NJ E. church will meet on Wed
nesday afternoon at the home OF MRS.
M Seabold and Miss Wende on the
Johnson street road.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
Gamma or SoInq7

Kansas City Star: According to
Mr.. Trotsky, Russia isn't at war and
isn't at peace. Would he mind ex-
planning just what Russia Is at. then?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
Cessation Of Operations

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servioe.1
BERLIN, Mar. 4. (Via London. J.
Formal announcement OF the cessa-
ton Of military operations in great
Russia" consequent ON the signing OF
peace, was made by the German war
office today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04

the object sticking ont of the ground
is not a marker, either. 1t is the
handle Of the Ratchet 80
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
WANTED.

WlANTED-First class tailor for
alteration work. Man who can help
to wait on trade. Steady work all
year round. Address Glasgow Ta1lors,
Fl Madison, Iowa
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
unfriendIy Auains. s,..d.r

p und Press Leased Wire Service.
.sToCKHOLM, March 4-The con.
~ 1--WE press regards the occupa-
~ VI the Aland islands as a natural
'nsequence of Sweden's refusal OF
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
$3.50 600 600 for Aircraft

10000, 900 for Aircraft.
TJnt-ed Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, March 4.-The war
department today asked congress for
$3.50, 900 900 additional for air craft
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
In EASY Reach.

Kansas City Times: Right over
there under the old apple tree was
where Trotsky buried the Ratchet, and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
WANTED-Draftsma at Tho Ameri'
can Cement Machine co.

WANTED-A successful correspond
emit and Office man, ex2er.~nced In
organizing and handling canvassing
agents engaged in selling medicines,
extracts and toilet articles. Good
chance for advancement. Business
established forty years; have over
two thousand active agents. State
age, and experience, salary, etc. Ad-
dress: George II. Lynas, General Man
ager, DIR. j. B. Lynas & Son, Logans-
port Indiana
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04

FOR SALD-A horse, buggy and har.
ness. cheap. Call at 1929 Timea
street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04

FOR SALE-One KTtzman piano, in
excellent condition. Duncan-Schen
Furniture Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

| modern sleeping room, reasonable
rent Phone r 1887.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04

FOR RENT-20 acres, new ground
for corn. Enquire at Curley resi-.
dence, 1915 Fulton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04

FOR RFNT-102s Morgan, six room
house, all modern Enquire OF Mrs.
Thos. McManus.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04

COUNTY MANAGERS WANTED
To sell certificates Of membership,
liberal commission, attractive con-
tract Opportunity unlimited. Write
or call for particulars, giving expert
ence and references in first letter.
Consumers Supply Company. 317-32l
Fleming Bldg, Des Moines, Iowa
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-04

WANTTUD-To rent, modern house OF
five or six rooms, on north side,
before April list. Enquire House.
Gate City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-26
WINTHROP

The following men left Thursday
for Waterville. from which place they
Will entrain Friday for Camp Dew
ems to enter the service Sylvero
Dauray. Charles Brown, Alfred Lar
rabee, Alvah NJ. Frost, Emery L.
Frost. Earle ". Lovejoy. Arson D.
Harrington and Socrates P. Ella. Az
yah and Emery L. Frost are broth
ers, sons of Emery Frost.
The Foreign Missionary Society
met Tuesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. H. E. Foster. Mrs. n r.
Pearson had charge Of the meeting
which was a most enjoyable one.
Marjorie Stevens gave a party to
several Of her young friends Satur-
day in honor of Helen and Earl
Beatty. whose seventh birthday it
was. Games were enjoyed and dainty
refreshments served
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Garvin Of
Portland were guests of Mrs. Annie
Maxim Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pinkham of Au-
gnsta were in town Wednesday.
Kenneth Macomber is passing the
summer vacation with his grandpa
rents, MIR and Mrs F. Q. Flanders Of
Monmouth.
Miss Emma r. Daegett of Greene is
visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. Eta Written Of Roxbury,
Mass. is the guest Of Mr. and Mrs,
l.. r. Carleton.
Wendell Pinkham Of Portland has
been in town this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-26
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day, Capt Joseph Al.
len.
James Ragan has returned from q
furlough passed with relatives ir
Providence.
The remains Of the late David B
Coffin have been sent to Winchester
Mass. for burial. being accompanied
by son. Augustus W. Coffin.
Burroughs were granted Thursday
to Thomas F. Dodson TO Lowell and
Fisher A. Ames to Augusta.
Simon ONeill Of the Mountain
Branch, late L. S. navy, and Edward
Kelley of the Marion Branch, late Z
s. navy have reported for admission
to this Branch.
The remains Of the late Abram
Choate have been sent to Windsor fol
burial.
The moving picture program foI
Friday evening will be Mary Garden
in "Thias," a six-part Goldwyn fea-
ture. and a Pathe News reel
The following members have beer
dropped from the rolls Of the Home
William D. Carroll, late Co. c, ST.,
Mass. #: George l.. Fitzgerald
late Co. B. 18th L. S. Inf; Frank w
knapton. late Co. L, 18th U. S. Inf.
Edward McLaren, late U. S. navy
John s. Owens, late Co. E. 1st U. S
Eng: Allen B. Rackliff, late Co. H
1st Me Inf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-26
Corp Ralph NJ. Morrow Seri ousy Wounded-Apple Crop
Will Be Below Average-Mr. and Mrs F. Marion Mills
Celebrate Their Sind Annive rsary-Leser E. Walker Re-
ed Wounded

ground that the recognizance was MT
IN accordance with the statute. The
motion was sustained and the case
went to the Law Court
DR.. F. f. Earle. Landlord John f.
Kane and Scott Lord were among
the Canaan people in Skowhegan
Thursday on business.
The apple crop is way below the
average IN the Hilton Hill section,
some Of the finest orchard country
IN this vicinity. S. H. Beal, one If
the biggest growers states Thursday
that where he harvested last season
500 barrels of Baldwin apples, this
year he estimated his Baldwin Weld
at twenty barrels. The Ben Davis
yield is looking better. but the crop
viii be less than half that of last year
all told. The hay crop on Hilton Hill
is looking bad and the farmers are
. having tn" difficulties which all 9th
ers in this section are experiencing
in harvesting the same.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H Moore of North
Arson were among the out Of town
visitors here Thursday.
Townc's Boys band will play at
Lakewood again next Sunday after
noon.
Miss Lena NJ Hazelton Of Long
Branch. y. j., who has been the
guest of Mrs. Annie +. Fish left here
Thursday afternoon for a visit With
friends in Gorham.
Lester F.. Walker who is reported
seriously wounded overseas is the
adopted son of Mr.. and Mrs. F. j.
Walker of Cornville. His own father
is John McCollar. now located in the
west and his mother is deceased. He
is about 20 years old and enlisted in
Company f, at Skowhegan. At the
time Of enlistment he was attending
school at Somerset Academy in
Athens. About two weeks ago his
foster parents received a letter from
him stating that he had been injured
somewhat, having sustained a shat
tered ear drum. but that he should
soon he back with the boys. Now
the telegram states that he has been