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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-01

lar' sales so widely attended
The blouses will be on sale at $50 o'clock Satur-
day. Extra space has been arranged to show
them, and extra salespeOple to give quick ser
vice The $1.00 and S1.45 lots do not contain
any silk blOuses. Il Fifth FlOOr)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-01
BRITISH TROOPS TAKE
PRISONERS In RAIDS

London, Eng, March IA sue
cessful raid in which we captured a
few prisoners was carried cut by
Stafford and Cheshire troops last
night north Of the Ypres-Staden rail-
way" the war office reports. There
was some artillery activity on both
sides during the night in the neigh
borhood Of Lavacquerie and east Of
Ypres."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-01
4 billet IN FRANCE NOT 4 JOY;
PICS, HORSES, SOLDIERS CLOSE

Madam Is Most Wonderful Woman and Can Manage
a Most Awkward Cookstove in a Most Capable Man
ner; House Surrounds Court Where All Farm Live
stock and Barnyard Fowls and Refuse Are Found
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-01

Miss Caroline Manning. Of the Mime
sofa state labor bureau. claims that wom-
do from 50 10 IS per cent more work
than the men.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-01

Gun repairing our speciality. Allen
Arms & Cycle Co 4o4 y. Oregon St
Adv
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-18
NOTICE OF FINAL REPORT.

In the District Court of Iowa, in and
for Delaware County, October Term,
1918.
In the matter Of the estate of Mary M.
Barr, Deceased.
To Elizabeth Hesner, Emma Barr Nc
Gee, Lille M. Gill, Florence Ryan,
Myrtle Porter, Mable Straub, Will
liam Wilcox, Charles Wilcox, and
John Wilcox, heirs at law of Mary
M. Barr, Deceased.
You are hereby notified that on or
before the 3rd day of October, 1918,
there will be filed in the office of the
Clerk Of the District Court of Delaware
County, Iowa, the Final Report of ].
W. Hesner, Administrator of the es-
tate Of the said Mary NJ. Barr, De-
ceased. That application will be made
at the next regular October term of
said Court for the approval of said
report and the final discharge of said
administrator herein. Said matter
will be called up for a hearing and
disposition on the second day of said
term of Court, which commences at
the Court House in Manchester, Iowa,
on the 14th day of October, 1918.
]. w. HESNER,
Administrator.
By Carr & Carr, his attorneys.
37-4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-18
REFEREES SALE OF FARM LAND
AND TOWN PROPERTY.
100 ANpn E0P~ TX Anunc TeAknw

lzO Acre Farm. 10 Acres Timber.
Residence Property in Hopkinton,
Iowa.
The undersigned have been ap-
pointed referees to make sale Of the
r. G. Winch farm consisting of one
hundred and twenty acres and fifteen
acres OF timber land adjoining, all
about two miles west Of Hopkinton,
Iowa, and residence property in Hop
kinton, Iowa, all of which is describ-
ed as follows: The West three
quarters Of the South one-half Of
the Northeast quarter Of the South
west quarter of Section Is Town
ship 81, North Range Four, West 5th
P. M. and the Southwest quarter Of
the Southwest quarter of said Sec
ton IL, and the Southeast quarter
OF the Southeast quarter of Section
Is in the township and range afore-
said; and the East one-half of the
Northeast quarter Of the Northeast
quarter Of Section 81 in the town.
ship and range aforesaid, and the
West one-half of the Northwest
quarter Of the Northwest quarter of
Section % in the township and
range aforesaid all in Delaware
County, Iowa, and lots 8 and 9,
block 4 Of H. A. Carriers Addition to
Hopkinton, Iowa.
The undersigned Referees will be
at the Hopkinton State Bank on
Thursday, September 18th, 1918, at
200 o'clock P. M. and will receive
bids for the purchase of said prop
erty and if satisfactory bid is re-
ceived, will sell the same to the high
est and best bidder.
Terms of Sale-10 per cent upon
acceptance of bid, balance in cash
on or before delivery of deed and
possession of property.
HUBERT CARR,
F. w. WILLIAMSON,
36WS. Referees
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-18
No Nutriment In BouilIon.

Bouillon has no more nourishing
qualities than hot salt water. All the
nutriment is still in the meat from
which the broth was made. The bouil-
Ion Is stimulant, that Is all. There is
no more horrible waste than to throw
away piece Of meat from which broth
has been made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-18
over from Manchester to spend Sun

over from Manchester to spend Sun
day with relatives.
Frank Flynn, who is in the service
and taking a course in auto mechan-
les at Ames, was at home over Sun.
day.
Mrs. John Nobel of Dyersville was
an over Sunday guest Of her friend
Mrs. Anna Flynn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Rost and baby,
Mamie, of Dubuque, are spending the
week with relatives at Colesburg.
Miss Flora Prentice of Alta, Iowa,
is a guest here at the home of her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Prentice.
Word has been received recently
that Clyde Bush and Glenn Raymond
have arrived safely across the ocean.
They are with the sSth Division,
which is the best Division yet sent
over-so report says.
Miss Letha Hutson spent over Sum
day with her home folks at Eads
Grove.
Miss Dorothy Reyes was a Man
chester visitor Saturday and Sunday
Messrs. Pasker, Merten, Coon and
Funk autoed to National Thursday to
attend the tractor demonstration held
there in connection with the fair.
James Brown writes to his parents
that he is in a base hospital some-
where in France recovering from
shell shock.
VIM. Phillips, who was recently
called to Camp Funston, Kansas, has
been released from service on ac-
count of Not being physically fit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Cole and son
of Laporte, Iowa, spent the past
week here visiting at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Phelps.
Henry Bristol of Jersey City, New
Jersey, arrived the first of the week
for visit with relatives.
H. H. Barnhart has returned from
business trip to North Dakota.
The Junior Leaguers, accompanied
by their superintendent, Mrs. P. M.
Phillips and several other ladies, went
on hike Saturday afternoon to the
Twin Springs. On their return they
enjoyed picnic supper in the church
basement. The girls brought back
some beautiful autumn leaves, which
they found in their rambles.
Leo Kirschbaum, who has been
working near Calmar during the sum-
mer has returned home to attend
school.
Mrs. M. w. Lovett, who has been in
ill health for several months, and
whose illness assumed a serious as
pect about week ago, passed away
Friday night. Her maiden name was
Emma Cole, and her entire life was
spent in this community. The hus-
band and one child, Miss Winnie Low
EFT, survive. Left to mourn her de-
mise are also two sisters, Mrs. E. M.
Ridenour and Mrs. J. F. Flenniken,
and four brothers, Irving, George,
Frank and Grant Cole. The funeral
was held at the home Monday, with
burial at the Brown cemetery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-18
why He Felt Good.

Daughter-"Papa went off in great
good humor this mornins." Mother
Mercy! That reminds me- forgot -
AJAX him for any money."-Boston Tra0-
script.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-18
COLESBURG.

In Colony township there are lao
men between the ages of Is and 40
that were not registered in previous
registrations.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Bolsinger were
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-18
To Keep Pictures Straight.

Take small piece Of adhesive tapA
moisten one end and attach to back
6 picture (near the top in centerl,
mnisten other end and fasten to wall.
Picture will always hang absolutea1
straight after that.
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Bergstrom, George-U S Trng Sta, Pearl Harbor Hawaii
BTonson BSos %fJa ohn m E No. @ sF''s
Butler MooTes.t goth Co 4 Rg 16 Dep Brig Camp Funston
Blount Paul G. 18Th Inf. 10th Div, AEF, France
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Brewer Dco < I'd o Ting School Waco, Texas
Casse w E, I-Adj Bn 10th Dv AFF NY
Capette, Pete 71stco 64 Depot Brig, Camp Funston Kan
chronister Jess Fco 23d Engrs Corps, AEF France
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ColweI Harold-co 4, 158th Inf, AFF, France
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Fisher, R T = -AEF, care Camp Upton, New York
Fitch, E. M.-U. S. Marines
Ferguson o E-Bat A. $40 FANA, Both Div, AEF France
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Gordon Frank
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Graham j. Sapper2oo8743 Eng Dept ocvile Ont Canada
Harrod w. Alt GAG, San Diego, Cal
Harris Cic-25h Eng Corps Camp Devens Cor France)
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Hardman Cark-Co D, Engfs, 10th Div Camp Funston
Hayes, Earl J-Co B, Io3d Engrs. AEF, France
Herman, ArnodUSS Ptsburg, New York care Postmaster
Herman H. Lese-I3 Co., Marine Barracks Quantico Va
Hill, Bat 20 Ed Art o Tg Camp, Zachary Taylor Ky
Heller, E. W-Hdq Co. Camp Funston Cor France)
Hopkins W. D.-Co. K 3I2th Inf. AEF France
Holman, Phil JMagazine Bks:, NADD Mare Island, Cal
Howard w C-Engrs Corps, Camp Meade Md
Hurlburt Lawrence-67th Gao, goth Bat, AEF
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FARRELL G. Bat B, $40 FANA Camp Funston Cor France)
Johnson Arthur H--Co F, 34o Inf, Camp Dodge Iowa
jolly W. A.-I44th Ord Co., France
Kasold, E. B, Corp-Hdq Co. 18th US Inf, AEF, France
Kshbaugh, R W-3Ist Co., I64 DB, Camp Funston, Kan.
Lang Moth Trench Mortar Bat Kearney Cal
Lang, W. J.
Langueez Reg of Armee Polonase Iean France
Lacy Ray-Am Av Corps Cnattis Hill Stockbdge, England
Larson, G. C-41st Div I48th RgtY Bat F, AEF France
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Stretton, Stanley EBat A, I43d Fd Art, 4oh Div, AEF
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Wlndes CecHdq Dept 9TH Bat 1o4 Depot Brig AEF France
Wedge, James-Co. F, 9th Inf, AEF France
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Wanlpe Wm-Co F, 158th Inf, 10th Div, AEF, France
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-24

TN.ro IH an exceptional and rc.
fT..H.Ug appeal iu the headline at
traction 90. tho Majestic today and
tomorrow DO isu.t q war STORY nor
3D. '.rN play. nor ono of tho thou-
.HuI ruu ono unairuF,. morbid and
drU.. ur ihsmos that often enter
Iufu tu drama.
captivating. sweet lovablo HcssIe
love H fND star OF "A Little Slstrr
uI It.ry body and the intended
N..I tb tho . Majestic today holds
much promise OF real entertainment
THn H0ry itself hta Goo do with "a
wholesome, natural giB who
came help being kind to everybody
and every living thinL. she believes
That wr are AN Gods creatures
,mnE no fhr never Htw a GcrWanJ
uul tAH very CoWmcudnblc trait ID
WUln luc bpsIH for u story which is
NOT only interesting and clean but
go umra really thrilling Anyhow
after yuu see 30 youll bo glad and
fgol thar your limo was we'll spent
besides having been well entertained
Thrr thcro is the 18th episode OF
"FHr Eagles Eve which shows huNy
America discovered and destroyed a
German I boat base ON tho ronsr NJ
Maine AZ every cpiFo ode l4 based on
facts furnished hy w J FLYNN ui
tho IutDi states secret service one
mbrvrl thlt We kept out ~ the war
aa long Hg We did 80 convincing
and uuthouNc arc tho incidents in
fHlH remarkable serial that tho
United States government has taken
over the serial FOR Mexico and now
TIc Eagles Eycn lH spreading
American propaganda in that
troubled republic.
Nur everyone viii icIl you that
tnr Na|g.Ir ia Hbou, tho coolest
uH.n m town ~ should be. FOR
over. lIt Uf fhc lIr you breathe while
m iur tHt|rf H washed and cooled.
Tho rest rooms and smoking rooms
VIII Doc rsldv f0r usc iu few days
and viii afford additional comfort
and .,nycuionce Tor Majcrilc pat
rouH
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-24

was, indicted last night by the fed
r.aI grand Jury here. charged with
having cmhsz1led postal funds In tho
sum of HlN9 while postmaster at
lorkhart on or about August a..
l'li. lie iH not now postmaster at
Inrihart however. iIo was released
ou 81 900 bond
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-24

Millions In H..
'Thiriyoccnta Tor that hlt of ice ?"
'lD'. but there's no use kicking
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-24

Our remnant counter will be found full Of short lengths of silks
n T goods musln5 hngs percae gnghn Iace embodees rib
o and IN fact all kinds of goods Each has
sale. ','0' N"'N '"'- W. ''"'' i'''
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-07-12

barn be built 40 20 feet with 10 foot posts,
hip roof and basement. Motion carried by the
following yea and nay vote: Yeas-Bolinger.
Coleman, Palmer. Schamehorn, Kirby, Pierce,
Doyle, Heagy, Long, Smith, Slonaker. Turner.
Brown, Hoag, and Elkenburg-l5. Nays
Burger Gaynor. Chase and Burge-4.
On motion of Supervisor Burge, supported
by Supervisor Pierce, the building committee
was empowered and authorized to accept bids
and contracts for the construction of the new
barn, in sum not to exceed the appropriation,
plus the ST., 5000 insurance received.
Motion was made by Supervisor Burger,
supported by Supervisor Doyle that the Super
intendent of the Poor be instructed to accept
bids and proceed with the construction of silo,
as soon as the location of the new barn has been
made. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Supervisor Doyle, sup
ported by Supervisor Burge' that the County
Treasurer be authorized and instructed to place
additional insurance on the county buildings &C
cording to his best Judgment Motion carried
State of Michigan, County of Van Buren,.
We, the undersigned, Chairman and Clerk
of the Board Of Supervisors of the said County
of Van Buren,, do hereby certify that the fol-
lowing is the pay roll of said Board of Super
visors as presented, and allowed by them for
attendance and mileage during their special
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-07-12

Paw Paw, Mich October 9th, 1917
BE 1T REMEMBERED, that on this 9th day
Of October A. D. 1917, the Board of Super
visors met at the office of the County Clerk, in
the village of Paw Paw, in said county.
Thereupon, the roll was called by the Clerk
of said Board and the following Supervisors
answered to their names: L. H. Bolinger, Al
mena Sheldon Coleman, Antwerp; Chas. J.
Palmer, Arlington; Frank A. Burger Bangor;
B. F. Schamehorn, Bloomingdale; Andrew
Gaynor, Columbia; E. j. Kirby, Covert; E. H.
Squier, Decatur; Clifton PIERCE Geneva; Vim.
o. Bowers, Hamilton Stephen A. Doyle,
Hartford; George Heagy, Keller; Owen w.
Long, Lawrence; Paul II. Smith Paw Paw;
Harvey J. Slonaker Pine Grove; Homer FUR
ner Porter Chas. F. Brown, South Haven
Township; E. A. Chase, Waverly Lewis
Hoag, South Haven City, LIST Ward; Chan FL
kenburg, South Haven City, End Ward and
w. c. Burge South Haven City 3rd Ward
The minutes of the special September, 1917,
session were read by the Clerk and approved
On motion of Supervisor Burge, supported
by Supervisor Squier, next Wednesday after
noon at o'clock was made special order OF
business for the hearing of the representative
of the Michigan Children Home Society of ST.
Joseph, Michigan.
AUDITOR GENERALS DEPARTMENT.
Lansing, Mich, Sept. 70, 1917
To the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Van Buren,:
Sir
You are hereby notified that a State Tax has
been apportioned to the several counties OF the
State according to the last returns of the aggre-
gate valuation of taxable property therein
made to this office, and as equalized and deter
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-07-12

Given under our hands, this the 4th day of
September, A. D. 1917.
Sheldon Coleman, Chairman of Board
Royal E. Decker, Clerk of Board.
The foregoing pay roll paid in full the 5th
day of September A. D. 1917.
A. O. Duncombe' County Treasurer
On motion Of Supervisor Burge, supported
by Supervisor Slonaker, the reading of the min
utes of today's proceedings was deferred until
the next session of this Board
Motion was made by Supervisor Burge. sup
ported by Supervisor Long, that the Board adj
journ sine die Motion carried.
Sheldon Coleman, Chairman
Countersigned:
Royal E. Decker, Clerk.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-07-12
Sheldon Coleman, Chairman of Board.
Royal E. Decker. Clerk of Board.


Royal E. Decker. Clerk of Board
On motion of Supervisor Kirby supported by
Supervisor Bolinger. the above Pay Roll was
accepted and adopted.
On motion of Supervisor Long supported by
Supervisor Turner, the reading of the minutes
of this days business was deferred until the
next session of this Board
Motion was made by Supervisor Hoag sup
ported by Supervisor Pierce that the Board ad-
journ sine die. Motion carried.
Sheldon Coleman Chairman
Royal E. Decker, Clerk.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-07-12
PAY ROLL.

State of Michigan, County of Van Buren,.
We, the undersigned Chairman and Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors of the said County
of Van Buren,, do hereby certify that the fol
lowing is the Pay Roll of said Board of Super
visors as presented and allowed by them for
attendance and mileage during their Special
April Session, 1917:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-07-12
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS
VAN buren, COUNTY MICHIGAN

icdS-DOilTSer, SOlcIndIl, Amer, burger
Schamehorn, Kirby, Squier, Bowers, Doyle
Heagy, Long, Smith, Slonaker, Turner Elken-
berg and Burge-l6. Nays-Gaynor, Pierce
Brown, Chase and Hoag-5.
The following change having been recon-
mended by the County Road Commission, on
the Decatur-Paw Paw road A motion was
made by Supervisor Smith supported by Super
visor Kirby, that the appropriation for the De-
caturPaw Paw road in Paw Paw Township, be
changed from its present location to place on
the intersection of the Territorial Road and the
Decatur-Paw Paw Road Thence south and
westerly on said Decatur-Paw Paw Road one
mile Motion carried by the following yea
and nay vote: Yeas-Bolinger, Coleman,
Palmer, Burger, Schamehorn, Kirby, Squier,
Pierce, Bowers, Doyle, Heagy, Long, Smith,
Slonaker, Turner, Brown, Chase, Elkenburg
and Burge-l9. Nays-Gaynor and Hoag-2.
The following change having been recon-
mended by the County Road Commission, on
the Almena-Paw Paw Road A motion was
made by Supervisor Bolinger supported by
Supervisor Sonaker, that the appropriation for
the Almena-Paw Paw road in Almena Town
ship, be changed from its present location to a
place on said road described as follows: Be
ginning at Smiths corner in Almena village.
Thence easterly on Almena-Paw Paw road one
mile. Motion carried by the following yea and
nay vote: Yeas-Bolinger Coleman, Palmer
Burger, Schamehorn, Kirby, Squier, Pierce,
Bowers, Doyle, Eleagy, Long, Smith, Slonaker
Turner, Brown, Chase, Elkenburg and Burge
I-19. Nays-Gaynor and Hoag-2.
Motion was made by Supervisor Burge sup
ported by Supervisor Hoag that the petitions
presented to this Board by the desidents and
taxpayers of Lawrence and Arlington Town
ships respectively, asking for change of route
Of the Lawrence-Bangor road, be laid upon the
table because of lack of jurisdiction by this
Board Motion carried, by the following yea
and nay vote: Yeas-Bolinger, Coleman, Pal
mer, Burger, Schamehorn, Gaynor Kirby
Squier, Pierce, Bowers, Doyle, Heagy, Long
Smith, Turner, Brown, Chase, Hoag, Elken-
burg and Burge-20. Present..
On motion of Supervisor Burger supported
by Supervisor Kirby an appropriation of TWEEN
ty-hve dollars was made to purchase flowers
and fertilizer for use on the Court House lawn
On motion of Supervisor Elkenburg sup
ported by Supervisor Gaynor, I. E. Bishop
was appointed by this Board as Burial Agent
in South Haven City Second Ward
Motion was made by Supervisor Brown sup.
ported by Supervisor Elkenburg, that ]. H
Smith be appointed by this Board as Burial
Agent for South Haven Township. Motion
carried.
Motion was made by Supervisor Elkenbure
supported by Supervisor Heagy that the Chair
man appoint a committee of three to cooperate
with the Superintendent Of the Poor in purchas
ing lighting system at the County Farm. Mo
ton carried. Whereupon the Chairman APP
pointed Supervisors Burger Doyle and Long tC
act as such committee.