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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-20

Red Cross Roll Call reports received
up. to Friday afternoon show that
Wayne county has gone over the
mark 1t made last year In the Red
Cross membership drive, but has only
raised 8.26S out OF its 10000 quota
this year. Mrs. Ora Wise of Green's
fork reports that Clay township has
more than doubled last years member
ship.
The second ward in the city OF Rich
mond holds the honor of having Sc
cured the greatest number Of mem
bers up to date. This ward is one OF
the smallest in the city. Mrs. George
Cunningham, captain of this ward, Sc
cured over $13 at the police station
Thursday evening.
Big factory subscriptions were re-
ceived at the American Seeding Ma
chine company where 318 men Joined:
the Starr Piano company, at which
factory 259 men tok out memberships,
and at the Pennsylvania shops where
Mrs. Harry Needham secured 1872
| members. Mrs. Arnold Klein is cap
tain Of the factory solicitation. Mrs.
Omar Whelan took the memberships
| at the Starr Piano company, and SUI
perintendent e. H. Cureton of the
American Seeding Machine company.
| took charge Of the campaign there.
1t has been mentioned by number
of workers that subscriptions seem to
be coming in many cases from en-
| ployed people, and that in the windows
of many homes of wealth membership
cards have not yet appeared. One
member In some homes is the extent.
| it is said, when it is known that there
| are other persons in the household
able to join.
! 1t has also been pointed out that
there are still homes in home districts
which have not yet been visited
The following workers reports were
made Thursday evening:
| City-Mrs. G. S. Bond; LIST ward,
Mrs. George Reid, 81; I'd ward, Mrs.
George Cunningham, IS: Sd ward, Mrs.
John Johnson. o: 4th ward, Miss Ann
cite Edmunds. 40; 9Th ward, Mrs. A.
w. Beach. O; 9th ward, Mrs. Charles
Land, 81; Mrs. Howard A. Dill, 10;
It'll ward. Mrs. Fred Lahrman, "a; Stn
ward, Mrs. William Reed, 16; Total,
265.
|
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-20

The influenza victims are all re-
ported to be improving at this time.
The Red Cross met Wednesday
and sewed. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Webster spent Sunday with relatives
in Richmond I. Mr. and Mrs. Caleb
Duke motored to Oxford. O., Sunday
and visited relatives . !. Michael Ken
dali spent Wednesday afternoon with
Ollie Boerner and family. Mrs. Dill
of Palestine, O., is visiting Harry Will
son and family.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-20
RETURNS FROM INDIANAPOLIS

C. o. Williams, county superintend-
ent Of schools, has returned from Ind
iaanpolis where he has been since
Monday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-20
Second Ward Holds Record For Number
Of Memberships Obtained in Roll Call

Townships-Mrs. Paul Ross: Abing-
ton. IS; Greensboro. a.; Dalton. %;
williamsburg. 222: Cambridge City,
90; Dublin, 80: Milaon. Is: Webster.
81; Total. 558.
Factories-Mrs. Arnold Klein: To
tai, 480
Roll Call Headquarters, 80.
Booth-Total 237.
Days total, 1.570; Monday. 2,095:
Tuesday, 1886: Wednesday. 1911;
Grand total, 6,268.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-20
ASKS POSTPONEMENT
OF NATIONS LEAGUE

WASHINGTON. Dec. Ex-senator
Lodxe OF Massachusetts,, the Republi-
can leader, in an address to the SEN
ate today, advocated postponement Of
the league OF nations until after the
peace conference. He said the Ques-
lion should be considered separately
and later.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-20
Industrial League Games
Will Be Played Monday

The Industrial league games to have
been played Wednesday night will be
played Monday night. December %.
at the Y. NJ. C. A.
W0men's swimming classes will not
be resumed until the first Friday In
January, and not then unless 100 men,
bers are signed up. Director Harding
said today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Quigley, OF
near Williamsburg, spent Wednesday
evening with their daughter and fami-
" Mr.. and Mrs. William Ellis. >. Miss
Helen Smith spent part OF last week
with her sister. Mr.. John Durbin near
Richmond
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-20
City Statistics
Deaths and Funerals.

Todd-Funeral services for Susan
Todd will be held fro mthe home, 112
South Ninth street Sunday afternoon
at o'clock. The Rev. J. J. Rae will
be in charge. Burial will be in Earl
81 ham cemetery. Mrs. Todd was "a
years old. She was a member of the
First Presbyterian church.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-20
Carlander Named on
State Church Committee

Lester Carlander. general secretary
OF the Y. M. c. A., received notice
Thursday night that he had been APP
pointed a member Of the organization
and publicity committee OF the State
Federation of Churches
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-20

1t has been estimated that Noah's
ark was SAT feet long. ninety-one feet
broad and fifty-four feet high. It's ca
pacity according to Bishop Wilkins,
was 72,625 tons.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-14
LEGAL NOTICE..


An ordinance to repeal certain or
dinances.
The City OF Crystal Falls ordains
Section !. That an ordinance en-
titled IAN ordinance to prevent per-
sons under twenty-one years OF age
from lounging in or entering the sal
oons in the village of Crystal Falls"
approved January IL, 1897, and an or
dinance entitled AN ordinance rela-
tive to the opening and closing of
places in which spirituous. intoxicat-
ing, mail, brewed or fermented liQ-
uors shall be sold" approved the 2lst
day OF June. 1909, and an ordinance
entitled IAN ordinance relative TO IL
censes OF the business OF keeping
saloons in the City OF Crystal Falls"
approved the Goth day OF April, 1912,
and an ordinance entitled An or
dinance relative TO the opening and
closing OF places in which spirituous.
Intoxicating, malt. brewed or ferment-
ed liquors shall be sold." approved
the 21st day OF February. 1913. and
an ordinance entitled IAN ordinance
to prohibit children under the age OF
sixteen years from lounging about the
streets and business places OF the vii
lage OF Crystal Falls after s o'clock
in the evening" approved January IL,
1897, and an ordinance entitled AN
ordinance relative to the support OF
the poor" approved April "a. 1893,
and an ordinance entitled AN ordin-
ance relative 10 Advertisements OF
sealed proposals" approved July 2,
1902. and an ordinance entitled IAN
ordinance to create the office OF City
Assessor, TO prescribe the term OF
said ONCE. the manner OF appointment
thereto, and the powers and duties
thereof, and 10 fx the compensation
for the performance OF said duties,
passed ON the sth day OF April, 1901,
and an ordinance entitled "An or
dinance relative to salaries and COM
pensation OF members OF the City Fire
Department" approved the 10th day
OF October. 1914, and an ordinance
entitled IAN ordinance to amend an
ordinance entitled "An ordinance rel
alive to salaries and compensation OF
members OF the City Fire Depart
ment.r passed and approved October
10, 1914, approved the 18th day OF
May, 1915, be and the same are here
by repealed
Section 2. This ordinance shall
take effect the 21st day after it is
approved.
Approved this End day of December
A. d., 1918.
SAM BRIDGES, Mayor.
W. ]. GRIBBLE. City Clerk.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-14
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LEGAL NOTICE.

State Of Michigan, the Probate Court
Yor the county OF Iron.
In the matter OF the estate OF l..
l.. Treat, deceased. Order OF hear
ing petition.
At a session OF said court held at
the probate office In the city OF Crys-
tai Falls, in said county, on the and
day OF December, 1918.
Present, Hon. Fred F. Murphy,
Judge OF Probate.
Teresa l.. Treat having filed in said
court an instrument In writing pur-
porting to be the duly exemplified
copy OF the last will and testament OF
said deceased, and the record admit
ting the same TO probate, In the
state OF Iowa. and her petition pray
ing that said will be allowed, filed
and recorded, and that the admins
tration OF said estate be granted to
Teresa l.. Treat, sole executrix nam
ed in said will, or 70 some other
suitable person, NH
1T IS ORDERED that the Both day
OF December, 1918 at ten o'clock In
the forenoon at said probate office be,
and is hereby appointed for hearing
said petition. Ed ra0a
n 1t Is Further Ordered that public
notice thereof be given by publica-
Stion OF copy OF this order for three
successive weeks previous to said
day OF hearing in the Diamond Drill,
newspaper printed and circulated In
said county. NW s39if
FRED r. MURPHY,
A true copy. Judge OF Probate
Fred +. Murphy. #el nii
Judge OF Probate. Dec1-St
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-14
Tax Notice

Notice is hereby given that the tax
roll OF Mansfield township Is now in
my hands and that have appointed
Ward J. Kelly OF Crystal Falls my
deputy TO collect the taxes thereon
Any person wishing to pay taxes
on property in the township of Mans
field can do so at the postoffice in the
city OF Crystal Falls where Mr.. Kelly
will be on hand every day to receive
same.
On ali taxes paid prior to the 10th
day OF January the statutory fee OF 1
per cent will be charged. On taxes
paid after that date the fee is 4 per
cent.
LEONARD SREwES.
Dec5-5t Township Treasurer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-14

Notice Is hereby given that the tax
roll for the township OF Hematite Is
now In my hands for the collection OF
the taxes assessed thereon and that
will be at the town hall in the viii
lage OF Amasa every Friday between
the hours OF 8 O'Clock q. m. and 5
o'clock p. m. for the purpose OF col
lecting same.
On all taxes paid prior TO the 10th
day OF January a collection fee OF !
per cent will be charged On all
taxes paid after that date the fee
will be 4 per cent.
JOHN BLoMQUIST,
Dec5-5t Township Treasurer
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-14
Christmas Superstitions
in Homes Of Our Allies

eI(C11 .T-vlE Of the new world and
M =: z; !: =: :: !: !; !;
countries across the ocean.
Particularly have the habits OF Eng
land and France held us; the former
because she.is our mother country, the
latter because OF the unquenchable
dear memory Of Lafayette, and more
recently because Of that same spirit so
gloriously upheld today by Frances
noble sons. And this holiday time
finds us with our eyes turned thither-
ward for more poignant reason-for
there aren't many homes who cannot
claim father. son or brother "over
there"
And It Is well to know some OF the
homely. sweet little supersttions
which prevail among the people Of our
allies. If4flN
In England and In Scotland the say
Ing goes that 1t Is unlucky for anybody
but brunette to ffrst Cross the thresh-
old on Christmas morning.
To bake bread on Christmas day is
praiseworthy. and loaves baked then
win never grow moldy. In these times
OF scarcity Of -four. the poor loaves do
not stand half chance to mold
IN Woe 70 the housewife who on this
Nay tur6 mattress. It bodies III luck
J for the whole year.
A superstition which had IT'S origin
in Devonshire tells US that II In bad
form and Iii luck indeed not to wish
the bees good morning and the compli-
rnents Of the season. On Christmas eve
the hives Are decorated with springs
of green and bit Of red ribbon. IT'S
also said that bees sing all night ON
Christmas eve. But bees ara rather
perpetual singers, anyway.
Tho graceful traditions prevail. In
rOrthern England and Wales. that the
birds snd beasts have some mystic
connection with the Nativity. Hence.
the farmers and landowners purchase
&eaves Of oats from little boys who
sell them as our boys sell holly. These
bundles are placed In convenient high
places In trees and fences, that the
birds may partake. The cattle. sheep.
goats. and even the pigs. are oil given
double the amount Of feelings on
Christmas morning.
In Lyons, France. at the Founding
hospital. very pretty custom Ia to
welcome the first baby that arrives
with special honors-a beribboned
cradle, padded basket, soft clothing,
solicitude and bestowal Of gifts, and
careful attention. This Is done In ex-
piation OF the poor welcome given to a
Wee Child of Bethlehem 20 centuries
ago. and beautiful thought II is.
4 In some provinces In France IL is
considered bad luck to cross strange
(shreshold on Christmas day.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-14
Notice Of Hearing Claims Before Court

N0kice OF hearing Cihims bo1oroSVut
State OF Michigan, the Probate
Court for the County OF Iron.
In the matter OF the estate OF Fred
NJ. Reindl, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that four
months from the End day OF Decem-
Der, A. d., 1918. have been allowed
for creditors to present their claims
against said deceased to said court
for examination and adjustment, and
all creditors OF said deceased are re-
Quired TO present their claims to Sai'
court, at the probate Office, in the
city of Crystal Falls in said county
ON or before the End day of April, A
10. 1919. and that said claims Will be
heard by said court on Monday. the
Nth day OF April. A. d., 1919, at ten
o'clock In the forenoon.
Dated December End. A. Ds.lsls.
FRED +. MURPHY,
Doc7-st Judge Of Probate.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-14

7, Annual meeting OF the shareholders

a Annual meeting OF the shareholders
OF the Crystal Falls Workers Associa-
ton. held at the Workers Hall. two
o'clock p. m. Jan. y 1919. for the
purpose OF electing members OF the
directors and 10 receive and act up
on the report Of president, secretary
and treasurer and to consider all
such other questions as may come be-
fore the meeting. All shareholders
who cannot be present at said meet
ing may send with any OF the share
holders In the vicinity. a proxy.
JOHN HARMANNAA, Sec.
Subscribe for The Diamond Drill.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-14
Tax NotlcN

Notice Is hereby given that the tax
roll OF the township OF hastodon is
now In my hands for the collection o;
the taxes assessed thereon and that
will be at the First Nat. Bank each
Friday from now until Jan 10 for the
purpose OF collecting the said taxes.
On all taxes paid before January
10. 1919, collection fee of per
cent viii be charged. After that
date the collection fee will DO a per
cent, ,,t. ti,jruu7.1r = ln ai
JOHN X. HUBBARD,
Dec5-5t Township Treasurer
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-14
Tax Notice

NlEA fAtN
Notice is hereby given that the tax
roll OF Crystal Falls Township 10 now
in my hands and that 1 will be at my
home In the said township every
Tuesday and Friday from now until
Jan. 10. to collect said taxes A coli
lection fec OF Upper cent will be
charged until Jan. 10. After that date
the fee will be per cent
CHARLES UREN,
Dec5-st we Township Treasurer.
Subscribe for the Diamond Drill.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-14

Dees-5t
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27
Atlantic City Preparing
For the Entertainment
of Countless Thousands

ATLANTIC CITY. May 2S.-Atlantic
City Is prepared to furnish the absolute
necessary health and rccreational rest
TO the workers of the country as lis i'm
portant contribution 10 tho work Of
CARRYING on the war. While all the prin-
cipal features Of this great resort city
arc in full operation for the summer.
particular attention is heing paid both
by the hotels and the resort generally
to the necessity Of assuring full meas
urc Of necessary rest 10 the visitors
who come for recreation and for short
surceasc from the toll in national af-
fairs and war work. during the heated
term Less attention is being paid to
social affairs and more being gwen to
outdoor pastimeS and amuscmGnts in
Difference TO the known need Of those
who are carrying war burdens and tho
entire city Is tinged with the constant
striving after securing IF definite and
important place in the life of tho
United States at war.
Soldiers and sailors both frnm tho
fighting fronts and the training camps
and naval stations are being made Tho
SPECIAL wards Of Atlantic City this
year Already patriotic women aided
hv the big hotels and business men,
have fitted up splendid dormitorics ;Lnd
rcst and recreation rooms in entire
floors of g local armory here for the
especial use Of the visiting fighters
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27
Former WheeIiRgite
Serves Government

WASHINGTON. May 26.-Nine thou-
sand business mon have volunteered 10
servo all departments OF the govern
,ncu: without charge for the duration
Of the war They propose 70 save MIL
Ions OF dollars and prevent excess
ur.fte in tho sale or leasing ar property
70 the government in the great enNer-
Sency.
These volu,ucers are all members or
~ National Association Of RIAL Estate
boards and are known the country over
:.r realtors which is synonymous Tor
,>rcrt knowledge and handlinS Of all
realty problems.
William VI. Garland. president OF the
association. in order IT. make the scr
,.;,,.. OF these mon availa bio came from
,.is h,,;. in Los Angeles Cal. TO
washington and is remaining here until
tho vor; shall have become fully organ
Ted.
In the several departments where
This service has already been utilized
notably the office of the alien property
custodian the quartermastrrs depar :
mont of the army, the shipping board
and the bureau Of housing and trans
portniion at the department OF TABOR,
.h.sc men have saved thousands OF dol
lars in appraisements and effecttng
economies OF hundreds Of thousands Of
dollars in the price Of realty and space
desired by the government.
Moro than 100 real estate boards
throughout tho country. at the request
Of President Garland. have appointed
special appraisal committees TO serve
The government without compensation
as a patriotic service for the period or
the war. These committees will. at tho
request Of any officer. bureau or agency
Of the government make appralsals OF
any property or do any other necessary
service without charge that viii assist
In winning the war.
In order TO facilitate appralsals. vat
nations and TO secure other valuable In
formation for the government in any
part Of the country. the following com
mittces have been named and they have
already furnished the government I'm
portant data.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27

who come for week-rndS or longer fur
oughs The work has been supervised
by the FOsdick commission in charge
Of federal work for sailors and soldiers
and details IT mrn from tho canton
m"nts arc being allowed liberty to visit
tho scashNrc FIR rest and general recu-
pC4ra ton before calling overseas.
Along III" boa rdwalk ard In the hotels
women If the social colony have about
given up their ordinary summer furc-
ti"ns FOR tho purp"s" IF taking active
part in tho Liberty Liam. Rcd Cross and
other drives 10 assist III financing war
work
Another imrnr;ant function "f Atlmu-
tic city has summer - tn" furnishing
Of n place for holding In" hiE rnn'"n-
lions and conferences which cover
every variety NJ American Cnd"aror in
relation t" the war. Already tho Nor
th"rn BAPTIST AsSn"IH'i"n. representing
nearly 900. non mrI!h"rS Cf that taith
hHS been IN session and tho list IT con-
Went IONS for il' season InrlItl"S both
huSi".."S &,.l frHi"rnrI conferences ut
immense Importance" 20 ia" nation.
Among III" imn"r:In' meetings al-nad"
held were those of he icHrrnE special
lists in medicine and surgery engaged
IN WDrS ana near IN" lhlilri 'Hif: ~
northern France. who cam" here 20 dis
russ ihr latest discoveries III army
treatment nf the wounded. Tn" great
est patriotic gathering .! tho war Is
scheduled for july when members of
the Grand Lodge "f Il. l.. y. Elk$ viii
sIect with some at tho leading men ~
tho National Government as their
I;u'S' h NOR.
Atlantic city hotels ar" setting IN
important example FIR 'has' 6f other
elite" by strict ati"nt!"n 10 tho food
conservation laws ana rules without di-
mfnIShiHG tho satisfaction nI their
GUt@iS.
.h;!ant!c CITY hotels both larc" and
small arc Np"n aS usual ana nr''Ia rod
In extend wcicnm" To - wac COME Cor
the rcTl%f nation "f minds AMI bodies
wrath the lead rs III Thought through
out tive nation hay" declared I" he 50"
necessary to proper conduct III war
In lorS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27
merican
"A Casualties

WASHINGTON. May 26.-The. army
casualty list issued to-day contained -
names. divided rs follows:
Killed in action. S: died Of wounds. .;
died Of disease. 5; died Of accident. :;
wounded severely I; wounded slightly.
); missing in action. ..
Five Officers were named. Licutcn-
ants Walter Victor Tarnrby. Of Now
port News. Va. and Paul IS. kurtz. Of
Germantown. Pa. died OF accident;
Major Samuel Z. Wilson. of Lexington.
Ky: Capt William J. Rurdell. Of Hot
Springs. Ark. and Lieut.. Frederick n.
Conc. Of New York Guy. were wounded
severely.
KILLED N ACTION-Corpnrals
Alex Frrrhorn. Collins. Montana and
Troy Mullins. HnIdcnan. Ky. t'rIvat"s
Ray NJ Ei:hon. L"wIstnwn. Ill: James
II. Major Osccnla Ten. Robert y.
Woods. Delhi. LB.
DIED OF WOINnS-Private Herbert
Z. Rlalr. Dayton. o.: Wladyslaw Jao-
lonowskl. Cleveland. q.
DIED OF UNSATISFACTORY Edwin
W. Boggs. Los Angeles. Calf; Maslcr
Signal Electrician. Frank W. Wtlkcns.
I-acnnIa y. H.. Privales Charles +.
Ryrnc. buffalo. y. Y. Charles +. Nc
Farlnntl. La lunin. Colo. Jerry VI. Will
hams Mobile. Ala.
DIED or ArCIpENT-Licuten
Walter Victor Earnehy. Newport News.
Va. ami ruul +. kurtz. Germantown.
IA.
MISSING IN ACT10N--PrIvatns Her
man Rcichmstn. Philadelphia, Pa: and
Ecnry Svitakt Philadelphia. Ia.
In tho Inst Of "W0und"d SrvrrclE
Appear the names If Major Samuel VI.
Wilson. Lexington. kyr Private Edward
lrdstrom. Windhcr. Pa. and Private
Earle Hampton, Cincinnati. Ohio.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27
JEWELERS. MEET.

FNIRMnNT. ". Nn May "f.--.'"wri-
crS arc arriving here iu-niEhi from rlany
parts Of West NirErnla. for III" thfr
1""r'ii nnnunL meeting 'f tn" West Viz
riuIa Retail jewelers. ASsu"Iai'"n. which
opens her. Monday morning Tor 'w"
days session W ! Luk"ns. II Wheel
ms the sat" preside M; and W. l..
Jones. If Martinshurr. secretary and
treasurer. arc hero. Colonel John l..
Shepherd. nf New York city. honorary
member nf the national association and
u former West Virginia newsra p"rman.
will be ono Of the speakers Tomorrow