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The true northerner., 1918-06-14
WEBSTER-JENSEN

A happy company met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. M. Jensen in
Almena on the evening of Wednesday
June 5th, to witness the marriage Of
their daughter Mabel Helen to Mr..
Ira J. Webster of Covert.
To the strains of the wedding
march the bridal party took their
stand beneath a fowery bower, where
Rev. Arthur Trott pronounced the
words that made them husband and
wife. The groomsman was Private
Orion w. Reed of Camp Custer and
the bridesmaid was Miss A. Estella
Miller. Guests to the number of
about thirty were present, and all
partook Of sumptous wedding sup
per. A number of valuable and use
full presents were received.
Mr.. and Mrs. Webster have a host
of friends in Almena, Mr.. Webster
having been at one time the efficient
teacher of Almena school, and Mrs.
Webster the faithful organist of the
M. f. church. If good wishes can
bring health, wealth and happiness.
they will have an abundance of each.
The true northerner., 1918-06-14

155-Ralph Champion, Kendall.
l56-Casper j. Benson, Bangor.
157-Wayre Leversee, Bloomingdale
l58-Arthur ID. Short, Breedsville.
l59-Wm. Shirley Cowley, Paw Paw
l6O-Gaylord ii. Brown, Mattawan.
161-Frank Hinchen, Lawton.
162-Daniel S. Michels, Decatur.
l63-Ralph Hazard, Decatur
164-Joseph G. H. Gregory, Lawton
165-Harold Lambert Stone ,Kibbie.
166-John B. Mitchell, So. Haven.
Everett Berry, Bangor
168-Arthur j. Helmer, Lawrence.
169-Wm. Arthur Summer, Hartford
Christian Singer, Hartford
Francis Cook, Lawton.
S. Thomas, Lawrence.
H. DeLong, Lawrence.
l.. Ritter, Paw Paw.
E. Dunn, South Haven.
Overheul, South Haven.
c. Thompson, Paw Paw.
Bigelow, Lawrence.
E. Chevrie, Lawrence.
Kogge, Jr., Lawrence.
Lyle Boyer, Bangor.
Paul Overton, Bangor.
183-Lloyd Robinson, Hartford.
l.. Toole, So. Haven.
185-Benjamin f. Iverson, Covert.
186-Walter HIATT, Mattawan.
j. Waber, Kendall.
188-Thomas McKimmie, So. Haven.
189-John H. Mutchler, Paw Paw.
190-Thomas Gallagher, So. Haven.
191-Emmett Shaul, Hartford.
The true northerner., 1918-06-14

72-Winfeld Scott Derby, Covert.
73-Raymond N. Howe, Covert.
74-Ceo Curtis, Lawrence.
75-Hugo Hinge, Paw Paw.
76-Charles H. Deckard, Bangor.
77-Glenn l.. Leedy, Breedsville.
78-Archie w. Buck, Mattawan.
79-Wayne H. Pollock, Decatur.
80-Cecil G.. Monroe, Bangor.
81-William Anderson, Hartford.
82-Howard Eldridge, Mentha.
83-Gilbert A. Odell, Kendall.
84-Glenn Sweet, Kendall.
85-Carl J. Mason, South Haven.
S6-Stanley Robertson, So. Haven.
S7-Ray f. Barringer, Kendall.
88-Ogden f. Zacher, Paw Paw.
S9-Harley G.. Mohney, Lawton.
90-Mitchell Garnaat, Lawton.
91-Lloyd Meachum, Hartford.
92-Harold NJ Austin, Hartford
93-Robert Haney Jr., Bangor.
94-Clark Haner, Paw Paw.
95-John Shad McNitt, Bangor.
96-Lester J. Richards, So. Haven.
97-Rupert Sherman, South Haven.
98-J. ID. Mowry, South Haven.
99-Addison X. Sticllnay, Hartford.
1OO-William .Dorgar', Gobleville.
101-Harry J .Greenman, So. Haven.
102-Carl A. Leitz, South Haven.
103-Theodore J. Roosevelt, Decatur.
104-J. G.. Pence, Paw Paw.
105-Clarence McBridge, Lawrence.
106-Joseph B. O'Malley, Lawrence.
1O7-Otto w. Taylor, Bangor.
108-Miland w. Bills, Gobleville.
109-John c. Smith ,Watervliet.
110-William M. Nutting, Bangor.
111-Rex Dopp, Lawrence.
''2-Warren w. Wood, Lawton.
113-Alfred Grav Ergle, Hartford.
114-Robert J. Olson, South Haven.
115-Leo Kinney, South Haven.
116-Charles Leo Frank, Paw Paw.
117-Wilmer d. Healy, Bloomingdale
118-Cecil Plum, Bloomingdale.
119-Ralph w. Larmor, Lawrence.
120-Floyd E. Robinson, Lawrence.
121-Leroy l.. Lee, Breedsville.
'--Shirl Fermer Martz, Decatur.
123-Cecil ID. Byers, Breedsville.
124-John Vanderberg, Decatur.
I125-Cornelius Slayer, Decatur.
126-Adelbert Garrison, Mattawan.
Stephen v. Cottrell, Decatur.
12S-Earl V. Newcomb, Gobleville.
129-James Leroy Webb, Gobleville
130-Lewie Camfeld, Gobleville.
131-Charles L. Bradley, Gobleville.
132-Ela Curtiss, Paw Paw.
133-Herbert Adams, Bloomingdale.
1S4-Arthur Lyle Num-, Paw Paw.
135-DeForest w. Lamson, Covert.
P96-Harold = J. Struble, Covert.
l137-Ralph Leon Sheldon, Lawton.
,13S-Basil Frisbie, Paw Paw.
l139-John l.. Collins, South Haven.
/ I140-Cecil M. Lang, South Haven.
141-Niels N. Lauman, South Haven
142-Berce Adolph Terrell, So. Haven
143-Raymond w. Becker, Kendall.
144-Wayland w. Brown, Lawtor.
145-Merle f. Corwin, Hartford.
146-Glenn Weston, Bangor.
147-Harley M. Tuttle, Hartford.
14S-Carl George Becker, Kendall.
149-Carl Lynden Athey, Decatur.
150-James Lynden Conway, Decatu
151-Wirfred f. Chase, Paw Paw.
152-Frank ]. Krucek, Bangor.
153-Fred Zenke, Hartford.
,.154-J. d. Etter Robinson, Decatur.
The true northerner., 1918-06-14
NEW DRAFT LIST

Latest addition to Van Buren, coun-
tvs available force of fighting men.
These are the boys who have reached
the age of twenty-one since the
general registration one year ago.
After the Questionaires have all been
returned the boys will be classified,
given the medical examination, and
will then be ready for service and
subject to the call.
1eGuy Austin Griffin, Paw Paw.
2-Max Sill, Covert.
3-Leon Arthur Maxwell, Lawton.
Horace A. Agate, Bangor.
5.-James l.. Latus, Hartford.
6-Harrison Whiteman, Lawrence.
Clyde l.. Miller, Bloomingdale.
S-William Martin Rea, Breedsville
9-Lauren A. Packard, So. Haven.
10-Raymond Stafford, Mattawan.
11-Frank Calabrase, Covert.
12-Sante Mazando, Lawrence.
13-Jake Want .Zelfde, Decatur.
14-Jerry Sturman, Mattawan.
15-Irvirg G. Deschauer, Decatur.
16--John A. Holden, Mattawan.
Fired y. Van Ripcr, Hartford.
18-True Burns, Paw Paw.
19-Paul Victor Shered, Glendale.
2O-Cleve Rerue Stowman, Glendale
21-Harold w. Osborne, Decatur.
22-George H Warren, Decatur.
23-Frank Kesler Breed, Paw Paw.
24-Irving c. Thompson, Lawton.
25-Oscar B. Green, South Haven.
26-Max Elwyn Lockard, Detroit.
27-Thomas r. Tinsley, So. Haven.
Henry S. Gray, Lawton.
29-Delancey Mcconnell, Hartford.
3O-Alfred w. Jilbert, Paw Paw
31-Lewis Herbert Birge, Hartford
32-Gus Nothdruft, Hartford.
33-Norman Leslie Kolloff, Decatur
34-Stanley A. Ruple, Hartford.
35-Dana l.. Bridges, Bangor.
36-George Hobert King, Bangor.
37-Gail l. Stevens, Bangor.
38-Diehl v. Northrup, Hartford.
39-Russell f. Heller, Paw Paw.
4O-Willard Terrell, Paw Paw, r. 2
41-John Thomas, Grand Junction.
Awkward Hoehn, Grand Junction
43-Barton Potter, Bloomingdale.
44-Loyde Burris, Bloomingdale r.
45-Donald Perkins, Mattawan, r.
46-Howard A. Smith, Paw Paw. y
47-Dee S. Phillips, Lawton, r. 3.
48-Vanza Stoddard, Hartford.
49-Edward Geo. Eldridge, Bangor
5O-Morris Getz, Bangor.
51-Earl Peterson, Bangor.
52-Robert A. Williams, Lacota.
53-Russell Boynton, Bangor.
54-Ernest ID. Hope, Bangor.
55-Charles ID. Burns, Paw Paw. v
56-Clifford f. Goodacre, Lawrence
57-Warren A. Cook, Lawrence.
58-Walter Meachum, Breedsville.
59-Lacey Lake Bale, Lawton.
60-Bennett A. Heath, Lawrence.
61-J Edward Fiske, Lawrence.
62-Hartwell B. Fassett, Decatur.
63-Chester M. Rowe, Decatur.
64-Ossie Johnson, Bloomingdale.
65-Charles A. Olney, South Haven
66-Basil M. Nyman, Bangor.
67-Fred Paul Albert Hahn, Bangor
68-Earl j. Hopkins, Gobleville.
69-Arthur Nelson, Breedsville.
70-Leland ID. Luce, Berlamont.
Fiddle o. Nelson, South Have
The true northerner., 1918-06-14

Mrs. Ed Goodale of Kalamazoo
was in the village on Monday last.
The true northerner., 1918-06-14

Judge John r. Carr Of Cassopolis
was shaking hands with Paw Paw
friends Thursday.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-11

General NcAdoo advisory hoard in "a few days would recommend tha. government control be extended to them. The express company execu- tves were reported today as not op- posing such move in as much as t94r earnings this wear have fallen rapidly and the gover8m m euaran- lee Would provide more Chan theh probable income even if the inter- state commerce commission should grant the pending request for ten De, cent increase in rates
 The director general expects tC name tomorrow the board of four mer to inyestigate the wage demands oi the railway brotlerhoods
 Mr McAdoo has been summoned to appear before the interstate com merce commission tomorrow to ex- plain the administration railroad bill and give his ideas on future admin istration of government operation
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RO1zKY THREATENS
 GERMAN DELI GATES
INSISTS THAT RUSSIANS DID NOT COME AS REPRESENTATIVES
 OF CONQUERED COUNTRY.

London, Jan. 10.--Unoffiical reports received here concerning the first session of the peace conference at Brest-Litovsk which was resumed euettaY with Loon Trotzky, the BoE- sheyiid foreign minister at the head of the Russian delegates, say that Trotzky in a speech insisted on a re moval of the conference to Stock holm. Trotzky declared the Russians came to Brest-Iitovsk not as the representatives of a conquered coun try and did not intend to ask for pity, but would continue to act as true revolutionists He is reported to have told the German and Aus trian delegates that if they did not accede to his request they would feel the weight of the voice of the dem ocracies of the central powers and the weight of arms of the Russian democracy
 The Evening Post asserts that the Germans replied that they did not decline to carry on the peace nego- tiations but that they failed to specify where.
 The German delegation in Petro- grad is reported to have expressed the desire to the Swedish legation that Sweden act as the go-between with Great Britain, France and Italy.
 The Russian delegation at Brest- Litovsk includes in addition to Trotzky, who Is serving as it's presi- dent, one woman, Mme Bithenko, a former exile, and M. Joffe. M Ram eneff, M Pokrovsky and three couu- sellers.
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SUBMARlNE WARFARE
 TAXES ON NEW PHASE
THE CRUISER TYPE IS NOW DO ING ALL THE DAMAGE TO
 SHIPPING.

London, Jan. 10.-The submarine warfare has gradually taken on a new phase since the wintry weather set in. Submarines of the so-called cruiser type are now doing most of the sinkings, while the smaller sub marines apparently are confining their work largely to mine laying
 The reason for this shifting of Ger man tactics is that small submar- ines are not good surface craft in stormy seas, while the cruiser type has proved wonderfully seaworthy, being actually more manageable than the modern torpedo boat destroyer in heavy weather These cruiser sub marines carry two 5.9 guns and six l. teen torpedoes and can remain at sea six weeks. The Germans have built a considerable nu>nber of these su- per submarines since the first ono visited American waters but so many Of them have been lost that there are now not more than seven or eight operating, These, however. are man aged by the pick of the whole Ger. man navy and their power for haru may be judged from the fact thai these seven or eight vessels are abl
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to Keep up such a heavy toll of sink, ings among allied shipping.
 A considerable proportion of the recent sinkings have been accom- plish by gunfire The cruiser sub
 marine guns no longer are Of the old type which folded into the body of the craft when it submerged and had to be unfolded before a IT. boat could get Into action. The new guns are of a species known technically as wet guns. being constructed of material which sea water does not harm. They are mounted on stationary platforms Therefore, they are always ready and therefore can be fired when the deck of the emerging boat is above water An American torpedo boat destroyer had an encounter with one of these submarine cruisers a few days ago The German was engaged in sinking three armed merchantmen from @ range of four miles and had fired about thirty shots when the American destroyer appeared on the horizon at cracted by the sounds of the guns.
 The destroyer opened fire at six miles with the wonderful American naval guns. The U-boat, however was lying with decks almost awash and therefore was a most difficult target and as the American drew in toward her at full speed she sub merged suddenly. The smoking muzzles of her wet guns disappeared beneath the waves only an instant after their last shots had been fired.
 The Americans were unable 10 de- stroy the U-boat but the destroyer escorted two of the three merchant men safely to port, after having res cued the crew of the third, which al- ready was sinking
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DEFENDS DELAY IN | ADOPTING MACHINE GUN
More Than t,5oo,0oo Americans Arc Under Arms and An Army of Sub. stantial slze is in France.-cross questioning of Secretary Will Con. tinue Today.

"ashington, Jan 10.-Everv phase Of the war departments preparations for battle with Germany was outlined and defended by Secretary Baker to- day before the senate military com mittee He answered those who have criticized the department during the committees investigation with the assertion that no such army as that under the American flag ever had been raised, equipped or trained so quickly and that never before had such provision been made for the comfort and health of an army.
 The secretary read an exhaustive prepared statement when he took the stand and was not interrupted until it was concluded Then question hsgan 10 fv fnem every siac Of the committee table. launching q cross 1 examination that was not concluded at adjournment tonight and probably will continue all day tomorrow.
 Chairman Chamberlain and other committee men wanted to know par tioularly about delays in furnishing machine guns and rifles and much at tention was devoted to the army's purchasing system.
 Mir Baker admitted there had been some mistakes and delays, but de- clared that all fighting men in France were equipped and armed and that all sent over would be. He took full responsibility for delay in approving machine gun, holding that the value of the Browning gun, now developed wis worth 1t. He also said the su- perior weapon obtained by having the British Enfield rifle rechambered for American ammunition compensated for the delay there.
 More than 100000 Americans are under arms, Secretary Baker said, and an army of substantial size all ready is in France ready for active service
 Members of the committee were frank in their disapproval of the secret purchasing system of the de- partment. They did not shake Mir Bakers support of it, however. He insisted that it was essential to guard against publicity concerning plants engaged in war work
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Wheat Shortage of
 Country IS Serious
Unless the People of This Country CurtaI NoW the Pinch
 Will Come 0ter

Washington, Jan. 10--Ship losses and crops failures abroad have brought about such a serious situa- tton in the allied countries that the United States is planning to release for export an additional ninety mill lion bushels of wheat, although the country's export surplus had been shipped by mid December.
 The American people will be asked by the food administration to cut their consumption to make up the amount to be exported. Unless they do the nation Is threatened with a flour shortage in May before the new wheat crop is harvested in June.
 The food administration is consid ering Legislation to make the saving of wheat compulsory and has ap- proved bill drawn by Representa- tive Lever, author of the food control bill, to enforce wheatless days.
 Proposals for mixed Hours and for form of war bread of mixed grains also are under consideration as pos-
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BULGARIA AND RUSSIA
 SIGN SEPARATE PEACE
5olsheViki Forces Defeat Both kaIe- dimes and Dutoff in Central and Southeastern Russia and the Two Commanders Were Compelled to Flee.

New York Jan. 10.-On the fight ing front the infantry Is inactive ex- cept for small raiding operations, but the artillery duels continue intense on various sectors
 In northern Italy snow has fallen to a depth of from three to five feet bringing operations to a halt. The movement of supplies to the enemy armies in the hills is being greatly impeded and the indications at pres ent are that fighting of great inten- sity will be impossible while the snow lies on the ground.
 Unofficial dispatches dealing with the deliberations between the Bol- sheyikl and the Teutonic allies at | Biest-I.ifovsk indicate that for the present peace is not being discussed. but that tKe proposition of the Bol- sheviki to change the scene of the negotiations to Stockholm is the paramount issue.
 Trotzky, the Bolshevild foreign minister, is said to have threatened the delegates of the central powers that if they do not accede to his re-. quest for a transfer of the peace par leys to Sweden, the voice Of their own people and the strong arm of the Russian democracy will be felt by them. The German delegates in Petrograd have requested Sweden to act as go- between with the allies.
 The dispatch. emanating from Switzerland. asserts that Bulgaria and Russia have signed a separate peace compact. but that the Russians have rejected separate peace terms on the proposals offered by Turkey.
 Meanwhile fighting continues in central and southeastern Russia be- tween the Bolsheviki forces and the Cossacks of General Kaledines and General Dutoff The latest account of these operations indicate that the Bolsheyiki for the time being have the upper hand, both Kaledines and Dutoff having been compelled to flee after defeats in battle.
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FRENCH DEPUTIES CHEER
 MENTION OF WILSON

Paris Jan IU-Pau Dasclanol presiding at the opening of the cham Ter of deputies delivered M u.. D. speech dUyjH- which -5geria= s-ea yG his references to each of rance allies There was aa ovation usea LaaoAa1al 3ecersd e The unitad smts from Washington to Lincoln and from Lincoln to Wilson has added buMlauce 10 universal ethics as fl has added new stars to lis fae'
 Cries of "Lons live Wilson" enl Long live the Leoaue of Nations. " greeted he speakers words
 The enthusiasu was renewed when N ueschanel iu conclusion declared tha' France woul1 never, yield to the enemy
 The chamber passed a resolution Irov''ia- for the pIacardins of M. be- schanels speech throu4hout France.
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sible measures to reduce the use of wheat flour.
 In preparation for dealing with the situation the food administration has decided to purchase from the mills thirty per cent of their output. Out of the flour purchased it will supply the allies, the army and the navy and will maintain reserve stores to meet any local shortages that may arise. Some food administration officials thing slight floar shortage next spring not only would cause suffer- ing here, but might have whole some effect in causing the people to turn to other cereals.
 The shortage of food abroad prob ably will bring an early determina- tion of the policy respecting the bal- ance to be maintained between food and troop shipments. A decision will be left largely to the allies. since they best can determine what will be the moro usefu to themselys in prose- cutting the war.
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are available are allowed $l5 per month to cover housing expenses and also suitable allowance for subsist- enra and for heat and light.
 Officers pay ranges from thu $l4lt7 initial pay received by a sec oud lieutenant eagh month to the SL0oo a year for the general Off cers rank up to and including colonel receive an increase of 10 per cent known as lou-avity pay for each period of five years service. provided that such increase shall not exceed 40 per cent Brigadier generals. ma jor generals, lieutenant generals and
 enelals received no increase fo, continuous service. hut an officer, while ou foreign service receive an increase of 10 per cent in their base pay and longevity
 An officers are entitled to he fur aishea private quarters with fuel and Iiahr bat if these cannot be pro Hdad, the officers receive quarters al- oHauce- rau-ing from S24 d month for a second lieutenant to SEP for a -enara exclusive of allowances for neat and light
 Aviation officers of the signal corps or attached Jo that corps while on duty in which they participate regu 'ariy in aerial flights are entitled to an Increase in the pay of their grade aneiu- from 2- Der cent for ayia tion officers to 75 per cent for mill Hry avlatJrs
 For deeds of yalor recoenized by acts of congress. officers and en- listed men receive certificates of merit emitting them to an additional compensation of B per month.
 Both officers and enlisted men are retired at -5 per cent Of the pay of the grade held at the time of re- urement enlisted men being entitled p retirement after thirty years ser vice and they receive besides the -aE Sl5.t5 additional a month in lien oi allowances. Officers are retired when they rea0a the age of sixty -four.
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Railroad SituQtiOn
 Greatly Tn1prOted
Guarantee Thar There WHl Be No Further Coal Famine in Any
 PGrt of Country

Washineton, Jan l0 The railroad situation has improved under gov crnment operation sufficiently to guarantee that there will be no ur- ther coal famine in any part of the country this winter Director General McAdoo was informed today by A T. smith, assistant in charge oi trans portation on eastern lines.
 Local shortages will be inevitable under existing abnormal conditions, Mir smith said. but indications arc that no important industries will Ee forced Go shut down because of lack of fuel and householders will be sup piled reasonably well
 Whether operations of express companies shall be assumed by the government was discussed with the railroad administration today by heads of the four principal express companies and il was said Director
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MEN IN FRANCE ARE
 PAID IN FRENCH CURRENCY
Base Pay of Enlisted Men Range From $50 to $8t Per Month and Those Serving in a Foreign Coun- try Receive a Twenty Per Cent h. crease.

Fashington Jan lg-The total pay or the Unite. States army in December was approximately s7S.- 3So.So0, the committee on public in formation announced today in the second of its series oT statements on the pay of the army and navy and the operation of the war risk msur- anee bureau This is at the rate @. nearly one billion dollars a year
 The total does uor include tamin allowances or compensation for dis ability of soldiers provided for in tho insurance act and paid through the war risk bureau
 Men serving in France are paid in French currency or by United States cheeks as they may elect and all sol diers are paid at the end of each month, or as soon thereafter as pos sible
 The base pay of enlisted men ranges from the thirty dollars a month re ceived by a private on entering the service to the eighty dollars per month received by senior grade ouar- termaster sergeants of the quarter master corps. band leaders, master electricians, master engineers of the senior grade ant master hospital scr. geants
 Service pay for enlisted men. in- cludins non commissioned officers. ranging from g. to $24 month is allowed for continuous re-enlistments and in the coast artillery extra pay ranging from g. a month 10 ss 8 month is allowed men when on spe- cial assignments
 Enlisted men in the signal corps while on duty which requires them to participate regularly in aeroplane flights, if they have the rating of aviation mechanics. receive 50 per cent increase in pay.
 Enlisted men, if serving in a l3r- eign country receive e0 per cent in- crease in pay computed on the base pay and service pay prevailing prior to June |. l9lL when an act of con gross increased for the period of the
 ar the pay of all enlisted men in amounts ranging from per cent 10 50 per cent Enlisted men on de- tached duty where no army quarters
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A FOR RENT AID WILL PENT THAT VACANT ROOM

People looking for rooms turn to the classified ads of the newspapers to see what is offered. An ad in the Sentinel-Record is almost sure to bring a customer.