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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
Record Of Current Happenings Col

Ieeted from Various Sources.
Among the rs or more ships launch
ed at American shipyards yesterday
were fourteen destroycrs for the Unit
ed States navy.
The Philadelphia Evening Telc-
graph, after an existence Of 55 years
has passed to the ownership of the
Philadelphia Evening Ledger.
Rev. Washington GLADDEN., ID. D., q
noted Congregational minister and
author, Of Columbus. o.. died in that
city Tuesday, following n stroke OF
paralysis, aged 50 years.
Under the new regulations promul-
gated by President Wilson. it is for
hidden to provide soldiers of any
rank with intoxicants in private
homes or elsewhere.
Cotton mill operatives in several
Massachusetts and Rhode Island
cities, went on a strike Monday be-
cause of refusal Of the mill opera
tors to grant n wage increase of Il
per cent.
Eugene V. Debbs, Socialist leader
and q former candidate for presi-
dent, was arrested in Cleveland. Ohio
Sunday. charged with violating the
espionage act. His bond was fixed al
$4,000.
Noel p. Billings, a pacifist men,
ber of the British house of commons
has been suspended during the pres
ent session OF the commons. for bois-
ferrous conduct. He vas forcibly eject.
ed from the floor of the house.
It is believed by British and
French officials that the recent speech
OF DR.. Won Kuehlman in Germany
which raised furor throughout the
empire, was put up job to test pub
lie opinion in and out of Germany
1t Is predicted that the most radica
measures are in contemplation and
that Germany will soon be under g
virtual dictatorship with General Lu-
dendorff as dictator.
The Federal work or fight" law
and the anti-loafing law became ef.
fective in New York simultaneously
Monday night at II o'clock. In New
York city the two laws affected some
%. 900 loafers. The New York Law
applies to all between the ages of II
and so years. and to all degrees ant
classes-the street and barroom loaf.
er the same as the social lights-tht
sole guide Is the age limit.
Thirty-five persons, of whom one
was white, were lynched in the
United States in the first six months
OF this year. according to announce
ment by the division Of records and
research Of Tuskegee Institute. The
total exceeds by twenty-one the
lynchings for the first six months
during similar period in 1916. Three
women were included In the list. Eight
lynchings occurred in Georgia, eight
In Louisiana, seven In Texas. four ir
Tennessee, two in Mississippi and one
each of the states Of Alabama, Ar.
kansas, Florida, Illinois, North Caro-.
lima and South Carolina
Applications for more than a billion
dollars worth Of government insur-
ance were received last week by the
war risk insurance bureau from the
nations lighting men In announcing
this. the treasury department said
this probably increased the percent
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05

Surgical Dressing Work-3ome
skeptical people, who usually aren't
doing anything themselves. think that
the production Of surgical dressings
by patriotic women Is being overdone.
II they could see conditions in some
Of the French villages. where rot a
single able e-bodieI man remains, they
would not feel so.
In these colossal battles, where
hundreds of thousands OF men are
engaged. all previous wars and needs
are outclassed. A great many men
are wounded in these battles. With
prompt care and abundant material
handy, the vast majority Of the
wounded are saved.
Vast storehouses should be filled In
France at all times for this need A
Red Cross doctor who recently return
ed from France reports a case OF q
soldier 30 badly wounded that II took
a whole case Of dressing to save him.
Under the strain Of such demands, a
great mountain Of supplies will quick
ly melt away.-virg1nia Enterprise.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05
CLOVER CulllN6S
corre,popdenee The Yorkyille Enquirer.

Clover, June 29.-Rev. l. l. Sanders
who accepted a call to the Bapts,
church here sometime ago and who
held a meeting here a few weeks ago
| has rendered his resignation to the
congregation, stating that he will be
unable to report. He will remain in
| Kansas City, Mo.
DIR. /. J. Campbell. mayor Of Clover
expects to be called for army service
| within the next few days. He is hold
ing himself in readiness TO report
when called.
DIR. A. H. Claflin Of Pittsburgh Pa
will speak at the Associate Reformed
Presbyterian church Sunday night
His subject will be Wartime Prohi-
bition. In connection with the ad-
dress he will use the stereopticon
slides depicting in startling manner
the effect OF alcohol on body, brain,
and business.
Mrs w. b. Stroup, Misses Emma and
Jennie Currence and Clarence Stroup
were visitors in Yorkville Friday.
Miss Miller OF Rock Hill Is the guest
Of Miss Addie Matthews here.
Mrs. X. l. Wylie was called to Clin-
ton Friday on account Of the critical
illness Of her mother.
Mrs. u. NJ. Nell Misses Nell and
Macie Nell and DR.. Harry Nell spent
Friday afternoon in Yorkville.
Miss Grace Linden Page, who has
spent the past few days In Gastonia,
has returned home.
Mrs. J. w. Campbell was a visitor
in Gastonia Wednesday.
MIR. and Mrs. ID. NJ. Parrott, Misses
Mildred and Margaret l'arrott attend
I'd the Cartin- PARROT marriage at Fill
bert Thursday night.
Mrs. Thomas 7. b. Williams OF Ian
colnton y. c., visited her daughter
Mrs. Samual Jackson here this week.
Mrs. ]. W. Campbell left Saturday
for Greenville, to spend a while with
her husband. DR.. J. w. Campbell al
Camp Sewer. l.,
Mr.. Roy Petty of Camp Jackson Is
spending the weekend with MS 1ather
MIR w. 4. Petty, ut Bowling Green.
DR.. r. l.. Wylie spent Friday night
i'm Chester with relatives.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05

Quite Generous.-One OF our sol
diers, lying wounded in hospital III
France, had beside him watch ol
curious and peculiar design. One oi
the doctors OH his rounds saw the
watch and became interested.
where did you find such Il queer
time piece" he asked.
"a hun gave it to me-"
The doctor was a little surprised
and inquired how the enemy had hap
pened to convey such a valuable token
OF esteem and affection.
He had to-" was the short reply.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05
any's Demands Are

Germany's Demands Are Quite
Modest.-Great Britain must turn over
it's war fleet to Germany, return Gil
braltar to Spain, and restore Egypt
and the Sues canal toTurkey. Great
Britain, France and the United States
must pay Germany an indemnity of
$45. 900, 100000. Belgium and French
territory must be surrendered.
These are among the conditions in
cluded in the German peace program
published in the Nachrichten of Geor-
litz, Prussia, by Count Room, a mem
ber of the Prussian house Of lords,
according to a Havas dispatch from
Basle, Switzerland.
Count Room says Germany Is enti-
tied to the following terms because OF
its strength and until they are realiz-
ed there should be no armistice and
no cessation Of submarine warfare:
Annexation of Belgium with admin
istrative autonomy in the interior.
independence of Flanders.
Annexation of the entire Flanders
coast, including Calais.
| Annexation of the Briey and Longwy
basins and the Toul, Belfort and Ver-
dun regions eastward.
Restitution to Germany Of all her
colonies, including Kaio Chau.
Great Britain to cede to Germany
such naval bases and coaling stations
as Germany designates.
Great Britain must return Gibral-
tar to Spain, cede its war fleet to Ger
many, restore Egypt to Turkey and the
Sues canal to Turkey.
| Greece must be re-established under
former King Constantine with front
iers as before the war.
Australia and Bulgaria will divide
Serbia and Montenegro.
Great Britain, France and the United
States must pay all Of Germany's war
costs, the indemnity being q minimum
Of $4,000. 900. 900. They also must
agree to deliver raw materials immedi-
ately.
France and Belgium are to remain
occupied at their expense until the
conditions are carried out
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05

Quite a Trip.-Mrs. Delaney was q
social climber. Her husband mac
made lot Of money. but she had
never been able to force her way into
the halls Of the elect.
Finally she received an invitation Il
the home Of the dowager empress o'
social circles. She was admitted to the
waiting room. and there received BY
that mighty parsonage herself.
Won't you sit down." politely in
quired the great one.
Thank you. / believe l will, as
am bit tired" said the social climber
You see, it has taken me six years to
get here"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05

How Could He Know?-The youth
seated himself In the dentists chair
He wore a wonderful striped shirt and
a more wonderful checked suit ano
had the vacant stare Of nobody home
that goes with both.
The dentist looked at his assistant
I'm afraid to give him gas" he said
"Why?" asked the assistant.
We'll" said the dentist, how can
tell when he's unconscious?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05

Much Cheaper.-ln these days oi
high prices many families have 10
keep close track of the loose ends. y
young married man. whose salary was
rather small, stepped up to the clerk
in the hardware store and asked:
How much are childrcn's bath
tubs?"
From SO up" responded the clerk.
"Goll-ee calculated the young faith
er Guess we will have to keep on
washing the babies in the coal skut-
tie"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
County Of York.
In THE PROBATE CouRT

IN THE PROBATE COURT
BY l. r. Williams. Probate Judge Of
York County.
WHEREAS Mrs. r. p. JACKSON has
w applied to me for Letters OF
Administration, on all and singular,
the goods and chattels, rights and
credits OF X. L. JACKSON, late Of the
County aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors OF the said deceased. 10
be and appear before me at our next
Probate Court for the said County. to
be holden at York Court House on the
nth DAY OF JULY, 1918, to shew
cause, If any, why the said Admins
tration should not be granted.
Given under my Hand and Seal, this
9th day Of June, In the year Of
our Lord one thousand nine hun
dred and eighteen. and In the
142nd year OF American Independ-
ence.
l. r. WILLIAMS,
Probate Judge Of York County.
june 28-52 I 2ts
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05
Humorous department

A Mere Aequaintanee.-The young
man was calling on the daughter OF
the household. He stepped into the
next room where her father was seat
ed.
MIR. Jones-er-ah. That is, cam
-cr-will you"
why, yes, my boy; you may have
her"
"Hows that? Have whom?"
My daughter. Of course. You want
10 marry her don't you?"
NO. sir. just wanted to find out II
YOU would endorse my note for 800
"Certuinly not. Why 1 hardly know
you"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05
cooked; we don't like them" !"

Speaking of Birds.--Just az the VIII
lage "cut-up" tilted back In his chaii
ON the yeranda of the small-town hote
an old horse moved slowly past.
Say. sonny shouted the "cut-up'
to the boy astride the animal, mo"
long has that horse been dead?'
Quick as a flash the boy replied:
"Three days. but you're the frs'
crow that has noticed It."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05

Wha. Do They Do. it For?-"WI
scientists" remarked the pretty gir
graduate who had just taken a de-
gree In science. say that kissing Is
very insanitary practice"
That may be-" grunted the male
skeptic in a yachting suit. but at thai
| never heard OF anyone doing it for
his health"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05

A Difficult Passage thought
you were preaching. Uncle Bob. said
the Colonel. to. whom the elderly
negro had applied for job.
"Yessah. All wuz." replied Uncle;
but All guess All amt smaht enough
to expound the Scriptures. All almost
stahvcd to def tryin' TO explain DE
true meanin' Nv dc line what says DE
Gospel am free Dem fool niggahs
thought dat 1t meant dat All wuZn't
TO get no salary"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05
, Sherlock Holmes Outwitted

a SherIock HoIrhes Oue""'
"Ha." said the detective. This will
he u very involved case. I see finger
prints on every door and wall in the
house
Guess again." replied the head Of the
house irreverently. I'VE have six
children, and the only places you
won't find finger prints are few parts
Of the ceiling"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05

Would Find Out later.-"ls that
young woman with whom saw yor
the other day your wife or your sis.
ter?" inquired the inquisitive friend
"Well-er-I don't just know" said
the bashful youth; IT haven't asked
her yet"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05

Safety First.-A stranger entered
the grocery store of the small town
and asked for all the stale eggs on
hand. As he put the last one in the
bag the grocer said facetiously:
Looks as II you were going to SEE
Hamlet played tonight"
No, sir" came the answer grimly
IT am going to play Hamlet tonight
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05

Finding an openins-"I see that old
Bill Gilmore has got job. He's work
ing now in Hicks livery stable"
What doing?"
Hicks has some horses that won't
take the bit. so Bill talks to them till
they yawn."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05

How He Qualifed.-"Why do you
think your husband always tells you
the TRUTH" doubted the neigh!or.
Because" replied the wife, he
says 1 don't look a day older than
when We were married; and II he
doesn't lie about that he wouldn't lie
about lesser matters.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05

Much Better without.-"Have you
q lawyer" asked the judge Of youns
man brought before him.
NO, SIR" was the answer.
Well. don't you think you had bet
ter have one?" inquired His Honor.
mo, SIR" said the youth. Il don't
need one. am going to tell the
truth"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05

The national holiday Of France.
July IL. celebrating the fall of the
Bastile. July II. 17ss. Is to be OBJ
served throughout the United States
by thousands Of cities.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05

His brsak.-"I thought you had
given up burnt-wood art, dearie." said
the young husband.
why, Ferdinand. how can you be
no heartless? This In pie.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05

Not Served There.-rhe applicant
for cook was untidy and insolent in
appearance.
Don't hire her." whispered Jones
to his wife: Il don't like her looks
But" demonstrated his wife. "just
consider the reputation for cooking
she bears"
THAT doesn't matter" said Jones
i.. .-xii,,, ,s,,, doott xyouf anu ehe- bea rS
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-05
Friday, July s, 1918.
/ | F E

,r CAN BE A SUCCESS OR A FAIL.
URE. WHICH WILL iT BE WITH
your Z Z -
Look at the men who arc successful
In the eyes Of the world. Ninety-nine
out Of every hundred started Bank
Account when they were young-snd
stuck to It.
And now. look at the failures Very
few Of them have Bank account now.
Not speaking OF when they were young.
Perhaps you think you have not
enough money to start an account
Haven't you dollar? That's all II takes
at THIS BANK.
Just try II for year or six months.
IL you do not wish to continue II you
have lost nothing by the trial.
Which viii Il ss-sueeess or Fsilurs7
IT'S UP TO you.
Bank of Hickory Groue
HICKORY GROVE. .. q.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04

An~ipteresting letter from Robert j
Moody, one Of the Tuscania sufferers
when that ill fated vessel was torpe-
doed off the coast Of Ireland, appears
in the Cambridge newspapers. Mr.
Moody was in hospital in London
derry, Ireland, and he tells of the gen
uine Irish hospitality shown him there
and how he was taken to private homes
and every kindness and courtesy ex-
tended to him as we'll as his other
comrades in misfortune. The writer
was born almost within sight of Lon
donderry's old historic walls.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04

An up-to-the-minute illustrated lee
lecture on "The United States and Her
Allies in the World War;" will be de-
livered by Rev. Geer at the Methodist
church on Wednesday evening, April
10, at o'clock. Eighty-two of I'm
derwood & Underwood's latest photo
graphic views of the titanic struggle
will be thrown on the screen and a few
illuminated patriotic songs will be
sung by a chorus. Admission 25 and
Is cents. Come. The above lecture
will be given in the Blue Hill church
on Tuesday evening at o'clock and
the same admission charged The
ladies' will serve refreshments Of pie
and coffee at the close Of the lecture.
Isle
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04

A judicial road has been ordered es-
tablished on the county line between
Kanabec and Mile Laos on the east
line of sections Is and SO in town al,
range 25-Isle Harbor. 1t is reported
that each of the counties will contrib
ute $500 toward the construction of
the road. This is a part of the pro-
posed new road between Ogilvie and
Mile Laos lake. The more roads the
better, provided they are kept in pas
sable condition.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04

Major A. A. Caswell announces that
he will be:a candidate for reelection
to the office of county auditor of Ano-
ka county. There ought not to be a
single vote recorded against him. It
should be unanimous. In this connec-
ton: 1t would be nice thing for the
people of the Isanti-Anoka district to
re-elect Col. A. F. Pratt Of Anoka to
the house. If he cannot get back to
serve, the house would have no hest
fancy in awarding his salary to his
family. The way to show our appre-
citation Of our soldier boys is to show
it in practical manner.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04

A very busy man is E. L. Mcmillan
these days, SO much so that he has
been obliged to refuse considerable
business. Mac is at the head of the
Liberty loan drive in this county and is
devoting much of his time to the work
of organizing the county at the ex-
pense of his own private business.
Mile Laos county's quota Of the loan
has been placed at $15O,0OO, and Mr..
Mcmillan confidently expects that our
patriotic citizens will go cover the top
and then some...
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04

Parcels for members and individuals
connected with the American Expedi-
tionary forces in Europe will no longer
be accepted for mailing or dispatched
unless they contain such articles only
as are being sent at the written re-
quest Of the addressee, approved by
his regimental or higher commander,
or an executive officer Of the organiza-
ton with which he is connected. This
notice is official and important.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04

A pro-German who had picture of
the kaiser hanging in his house has
wrapped it in swadling and stored it
in the attic. And, begosh, he was just
in the nick of time, for several Of the
patriotic young fellows about town had
planned to appropriate that picture
and smash it to smithereens on the
sidewalk. We would not be surprised
to see them get it yet, even though it
is in the garnet.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04

In giving details for the zonal sys-
TEN of coal distribution the govern
ment's Official Bulletin says: Con-
sumers in Minnesota will suffer serious
shortage next winter unless they be-
gin to fill their bins at once and con-
tinue to accumulate their winter sup
ply during the summer" Hence no
time should be lost in notifying your
coal dealer Of the amount you esti-
mate you will need.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04

Well, our citizens have fallen for the
camouf1aging Of the clock and the
buncoing of the sun. Poor Old Sol!
He has already turned loose his sun
-dogs-his dogs of waras a protest
against an attempt to interfere with
his daily schedule. He is getting 50
mad that we would not be surprised
to see him concentrate his rays on the
national capitol and roast our intel
ligent" congressman.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04

Mike Kaliher of Blue Hill has filed
as q candidate for county commits
sioner from the fourth commissioner
district, Sherburne county. The dis
trlct comprises the towns of Blue Hill,
Santiago and Palmer. Mr.. Kaliher is
one OF the substantial farmers of Blue
Hill. He has made a success Of his
own business and is the right kind of
a man to entrust with the handling
OF the business of the county.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04

Edison S. Perrault and Marie Schless-
ner, both of Princeton township, were
married at the Methodist parsonage
by Rev. Geer on the afternoon of
March q. Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Muel-
Ter and Mrs. Schlessner were the wit
nesses. The young people will make
their home on farm few miles
northwest of town.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04

The report Of the farmers meeting
at the village hall as it appeared in
last weeks issue was substantially
correct-the remarks were toned down
somewhat. But there is no question of
the positiveness Of the allegations
made with reference to short weights.
If half of what was asserted is true
there is just cause for complaint, and
the evils complained Of should be
remedied.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04

A. J. Glover, editor Of Hoard's
Dairyman, spoke to a mass meeting
Of farmers in st. Cloud on Saturday
and urged the tillers of the soil to do
all in their power to increase the pro-
duction of their acres in order to as
sist the country to their utmost in the
struggle in which it is now engaged.
Other meetings Of a like nature will be
held throughout the state.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04
Important Notice.

To all telephone companies and
farmers living along the Scenic high
way between Princeton and Onamia:
# you have any poles or fences "
ing within the line Of the stakes
driven on this highway they must be
removed at once as construction work
will start Immediately.
Dated March 26, 1918.
JAS. D. Gray,
14-2c Highway Engineer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04

We understand that it was largely
through the fundamentally of Mr..
w. H. Terrell that the Princeton starch
factory changed hands and is in op-
Grafton at this time. The factory will
care for many thousands of bushels of
potatoes at fair prices that otherwise
would have been a dead loss to the
farmers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04
To Live Stock Shippers,

The Farmers Cooperative company
wishes to announce that the next ship
ment Of livestock will be on April Is.
Those wishing to ship will please list
their stock on or before Friday night,
April IL, as orders for cars must be
placed on Saturday morning. Bring
in your stock on April Is to insure
shipment. Farmers Cooperative Co.,
Val Sausser, Manager. 15-2c
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04

There are men so Internally mean
and despicable that they starve their
dogs until their bodies become trans
lucent and then kill the poor animals
because they are so weak they are
scarcely able to walk. The chloroform
in such instances should be admins
tered to the owners instead of the
dogs. .
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-04-04

The ladies Of st. Edwards will con.
duct an Easter sale at the armory
next Wednesday, April 10. Useful
articles Of various kinds will be offered
for sale, and Is and Is cent lunches
will be served from IL o'clock on.
Amusement will be provided each
evening, with light refreshments, at
about II o'clock. Part Of the pro-
ceeds will go towards the Red Cross.