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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
FRENCH WIN ON EMILE
FRONT NEAR KENNEL HILL
More Than 400 Germans Taken Prison
er in Smashing Offensive at Night
British Make Gains.

London, May 21.-French troops in
Flanders began a smashing offensive
at night west of Mount KENNEL which
they pressed to a victorious conclu-
sion with all detectives achieved.
Grand assaults were launched
against the German lines over front
of two and a \quarter miles east and
northeast of the village of Locre.
German prisoners taken in the drive
thus far total more than four hun
dred, Field Marshal Haig announced
in his official dispatch from head
quarters in France.
At every point the French struck
they gained ground, although the OBJ
jectives set before the attacks were
limited.
By midnight the big guns had at
tanned their maximum output Of
shells, and the lighter artillery be-
gan to beat the deadly drum fire which
preceded the series Of dashing charges
the Poilus later made with cold steel.
AS a result of the brilliant stroke,
the allied line has been greatly i'm
proved, and the French and British
occupy much more valuable and
stronger positions for the offensive
which military experts are confident
will follow with the recapture of
Mount KENNEL as the objective.
The British statement reports the
successful rushing of a German post
east of Hebuterne, the British assail-
ants taking prisoners and two ma
chine guns. Early in the day some
local fighting took place north Of AL
bert in which the British admittedly
lost few men.
London, May 20.-By brilliant
stroke Marshal Haig's aggressive Aus
tralians have stormed and captured
the village of Ville-sur-Ancre, in the
Ancre valley, between Morlancourt and
Albert. Three hundred and sixty pris-
oners, 20 machine guns and material
improvement of the allied line COM
prised their reward. Field Marshal
Haig, announcing the victory, said the
Amaze casualties were light.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
HARKER

Jake Hays and Miss Barbara Roger
were recent visitors at the Harvey
Brown home.
T. P. Thomas was a business caller
at Mineral Point last Wednesday.
Hugh and Ralph Thomas were callers
at the Hugh Davis home Sunday.
J. M. Doyle motored to Mineral Point
Friday evening.
Isaac Brown was at Mineral Point
on business Thursday.
Bert Hawke and James Summers of
Linden were recent visitors at the John
Harker home.
T. P. Thomas motored to Belmont on
Monday.
James Doyle and sister Margaret
were callers at Mineral Point Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs John Harker were week
end visitors at Linden.
Wilma Jinkins was a caller at Min
eral Point Friday.
Ray and Emery Davis were at Min
eral Point Tuesday.
John Kieffer and Miss Marie Bro wn
were visitors at the Harvey Brown
home Sunday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
WILLOW. SPRINGS

The next Red Cross meeting will be
at Mrs Thomas Sleeps On May 80.
Mr. and Mrs Fremont Calvert left
last Thursday for Rochester, where Mr.
Calvert will consult Mayo Brothers.
DR.. and Mrs Lehnkering and son of
Darlington called on Mr. and Mrs Ed.
Stone Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Roy Gordon and family
spent Sunday at R. N. Parkinson's.
Genevieve and Marion Woolrich
spent Wednesday with Mary and Mar
tina Reilly.
Thomas Adams is laid up at present
with dislocated knee joint.
The supper and entertainment which
was to have been held at the church
last Friday night, has been postponed
indefinitely.
A few Of the neigbbors congregated
at A. J. Walkers Friday night and
helped them dispose of six quarts of
ice cream, after which the hat was
passed and 1915 collected for the Red
Cross.
George Woolrich and family called
on Will Benson and mother Sunday.
The Willow Springs Sunday School
picnic will be held June 6.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23

game Thursday evening. The score
was 10 to 8. Thursday evening the
Zinc Co. will play the City Clerks.
This promises to be an interesting game.
Mrs W. F. Molitor left Thursday to
accompany her father, DR.. J. Schreiner,
of Westby to Macon, Miss, to visit her
brother ALI. Schreiner before his de-
parture to go in training with the U. s.
A.
Mr. and Mrs Matt. Kim of Milwau-
kee are here visiting at the home of his
mother, Mrs John Kim, and other rel
atives.
Mrs William Lang and daughters re-
turned Monday from an over Sunday
visit at Linden.
Mrs M. J. Smith and children of
Monroe are the guests of Mr. and Mrs
Alex. Metz.
Miss Emma Bleiler and Miss Marie
Geigle returned to their home at Mon
roe Monday, after a visit at the home
of Mr. and Mrs Andrew Grange.
Mr. and Mrs John Beckius and family
of Union Mills, Mr. and Mrs John
Weier of Jonesdale and Mr. and Mrs
John Album of Belmont attended the
Schaaf Beckius wedding here Tuesday
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
New York Is Oldest City.

The oldest incorporated city In the
United States is New York, Incorporate
ed in 1858. Boston, although settled
in 1880, was not incorporated till 1922,
having passed through the Revolution
airy war and long interval besides
without city charter. Other Ameri-
can cities were incorporated as fol-
lows: Philadelphia, in 1701; Baltimore,
in 1886; Pittsburgh, in 1916; Cincin-
natti, in 1919; st. Louis, in 1922; New
Orleans, in, 1905; Detroit, in 1924; In
dianapolis, in 1881.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
Cyclones and Tornadoes.

The so-called cyclones" of the West
are "tornadoes," which are whirling
storms Of great violence, but contract
ed In area. Tornadoes have been
known whose greatest width did not
exceed a few rods, and those which
exceed several miles In width are very
unusual The ordinary storm, where
the wind attains velocity Of 40 to 60
miles an hour, has nothing in common
with either a cyclone or tornado. 1t
is straight thrush of air and does not
Whirl at all.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
3 ARMY CHIEFS PROMOTED
Pershing, Bliss and March Are Nomi-
mated Generals by the
President.

Washington, May 21.-President
generals.
Maj. Gen. Peyton G. March was
named chief of staff. The office car
ries the rank Of general. General
March has been acting chief since Maj.
Gen. Tasker III. Bliss went to Europe.
General Bliss was nominated brevet
general and designated as permanent
representative on the interallied war
council at Versailles.
Gen. John J. Pershing, as comman-
der in chief Of the expedftionary
forces, becomes a full general.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
Has Horse Beaten Two Ways.

II likes dishere automobiles" said
Uncle Eben, "'cause likes animals. A
mean man kin keep beatin' an starvin'
a boss. But if he gifts rough wifi fliv
yer he's liable to break it an If he
dom keep up de gasoline rations it jes'
naturally quits"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
AGAINST Profiteerinq In Ice.

The government has already taken
steps to protect the people from prof.
teering in ice. The profteers in all
such necessities may flourish temporar-
lily, but sooner or Ii ter the heavy hand
Of Uncle Sam will fall if they don't
obey his warnings.-ELusB B. USHER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
81 DIE IN LONDON AIR RAID
Casualties Include 20 Women and Chill
dren Killed, rs Hurt; Four Enemy
Planes Shot Down.

London, May 21-Thirty- per-
sons were killed and 1O1 injured in
an aerial attack on London and the
provinces. Four enemy machines were
shot down.
Of those killed IA were women and
six children. Fifty-two women, "a
children and 81 men were injured. All
the casualties, except six injured, were
in London.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
Wall Paper Cheap !

1 will be in Mineral Point during the
month of June and will sell some pat
terms of wall paper at ridiculously low
prices - will be able to save customers
at least half On their bills. Some rem
nants will be sold at fraction of what
they are worth. Stock is at my house;
and l will trim all paper free.
A. w. THOMA
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
Egyptians Fond Of Pigeons.

Certain Egyptians carry on to re-
markable degree the business of rails
Ing pigeons. On one estate the IA pig
con towers, each composed Of about
1000 clay jars, set one upon another.
Each jar forms comfortable house for
the family Of pigeons occupying it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
FAIRBANKS is SERIOUSLY ILL
Former Vice President of United States
Suffering From Bright's
Disease.

indianapolis, May 21.-Charles W..
Fairbanks, former vice president OF
the United States, is critically Ill at
his home here with Bright's disease.
His condition was better Monday than
for few days past, it was reported,
but physicians said that he may NOT
recover
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
Bus Line For sale.

I wish to sell the City Bus Line, in
Guiding horses, two buses, harness, sled
and all equipment belonging to said bus
line, at once.
JOHN r. BROWN,
Prop. City Livery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
True Friends Beyond Price.

The most blessed reality in human
life is a friend who understands and
can companion your heart. Don't al
low yourself to wear your spirit out
alone with anxiety or grief. "The
friends thou hast, and their adoption
tried, grapple them to thy soul with
hoops of STEEL" A true friend Will
save your soul alive.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
NOTES BY TIE DEMOCRATS
NEWS GATHERER.


Wilfred Paynter, son Of Mr. and Mrs
Josiah Paynter, who enlisted recently,
left Wednesday to enter the government
training school for mechanics at Lam
sing, Mich.
Mrs W. E. White and Mrs Harry
Fessenden returned Friday from a visit
at Platteville.
Miss Bernice Clark o. Miffiin spent
last week at the home Of Mr. and Mrs
Josiah Paynter.
Peter Klein returned Thursday from
visit at Dyersville and other points in
Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs John Medinger of Mil
waukee, Mrs Annie Jackson of Bethel,
Miss Lottie Terrill of Chicago and
George Terrill were called here last
week on account of the serious illness
of their father, Samuel Terrill.
Mrs George Atom returned Sunday
from visit with her sons at Linden.
Mr. and Mrs William Clark of Mil
waukee are visiting relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs Leroy VIM, and Mr. and
Mrs Wallace q. Martin enjoyed a
motor trip to Madison Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs Peter Hittesdorf spent
last week with their son Louis Hittes-
dorf in Waldwick.
Casper Gerlach of Elk Grove visited
his mother and other relatives here
Thursday.
Roland Ross returned Monday from
a visit at Madison with the Mineral
Point soldier boys of Camp Grant.
Mrs Otto Lieder and son RAYMOND
were over Sunday visitors with rela-
tives at Baraboo.
Mr. and Mrs G. E. Martin and Mr.
and Mrs w. r. Smith motored to Mad
ison Sunday to visit our soldier boys.
Mr. and Mrs John Gorgen, Jr. and
family accompanied his sister Mrs
Frank Heberlein and son to Fennimore
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs James Knight of Benton
visited relatives kere Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Jess Murray of James
vile attended the Schaaf -Beckius we'd
ding here Tuesday. @
Lawrence McDermott and son John
were at Madison Sunday to visit with
Maurice McDermott of the U. S. army.
Mr. and Mrs Carl Healy, ST., visited
their soldier sons Romano and Ulmont
Healy at Madison Sunday. They were
accompanied by Mr. and Mrs Clarence
Reynolds and daughter Florence.
Elmer Gelhous and Russell Dobson
spent Sunday with the formers rela-
tives near Spring Green.
Miss Isabel Reilly of Darlington is the
guest of Mr. and Mrs John Gorgen, Jr.
Mrs Charles VIM. Mrs Henry Bray,
Miss L. Padon, Miss Amy Woolrich
and Mrs Gus. ferguson attended the
Madison district convention of the Con-
gregational church at Lancaster We'd
nesday and Thursday.
William Rothe received word recent
lv that his sister Mrs Carrie Rothe
Mankey had died at her home in Holly
wood, Calf, May ~. She is survived
by her husband Thomas Mankey, one
daughter and one son, who is in the
army.
Harold Jones of Ladd, ILL.,, spent Sun
day and Monday here with relatives
before going to join the army at Camp
Gordon, Georgia.
Mrs H. A. Smith returned to her
home in Chicago Wednesday.
Mrs Catherine Higgins returned Sat-
urday from an extended visit at Platte
Vile with her son Elmer. who has been
seriously i'll.
j. A. Meserole and daughter Frances
motored to Milwaukee Tuesday.
Miss Marion Penhallegon and Miss
Thelma Richards of the Platteville Nor
NAL school were over Sunday visitors at
their homes here.
Seven more stars have been added to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
Many Snakes in Australia.

Australia is said to have about one
hundred species of snakes, three
fourths of them venomous. The big
pythOns and rock snakes are harm
less, but as one travels from the trop-
les southwark the dangerous varieties
increase in number, and in Tasmania
all are venomous, though only five are
really deadly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
Proper Treatment of Friends.

When our friends are present we
ought to treat them well; and when
they are absent, to speak of them we'll.
-Epictetus.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

w. }. G. Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
l ESQ D. d. m M. Public Worship,
40 a. m. Sunday School.
Friday Junior Endeavor.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
80 p m. Strangers always welcome.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-08
GIRL HAS COUSIN INTERNED
Said He Was Trying to Join the Ger
man Navy.

There is one enemy alien less at
large in the country as the result of
the patriotism of a Bismarck IN. ID
girl. Frank Peters, alias Peter Han
sen, has gone to Fort Mcpherson, Ga,
for internment in a federal prison
camp instead of doing his bit for the
kaiser as a member of a U-bOat crew,
because Miss Mary Burkman was cOur-
ageous enough to report him, even
though he was her own cousin.
Peters was arrested as he was about
to board a Northern Pacific train on
the first lap of his journey to Germany.
He had boosted to his cousin that he
would soon be back in the fatherland
serving on one of the kaiser's subma-
rineS.
When Miss Burkman assured him
she would not permit him to leave
America for such a purpose. he re-
minded her of their blood ties, threat
ened her and declared she dare not re-
port him. There was a brief struggle
in Miss Burkman's heart, but it was
very brief and her country won.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-08

Will be sold before the court nouse
door on the first Tuesday in Septem-
Der, 1918, in the City of Americas,
Georgia, between the legal hours of
sale, the following described property,
to-wit: One house and lot number
three hundred and two 1922 Forrest
street, and fronting Forrest street for
a distance of ninety-three (93) feet
more or less, and running one hun
dred and thirty-fve Q35) feet more
or less east from Forrest street, and
bounded on the south by property of
Dave Purity, on the north by Church
alley, on the east by property of
Mrs. A. E. Dunn, on the west by For
rest street, and levied on as the prop
ertv Of the defendant, Mrs. A. F.
Dunn, to satisfy a certain City tax
fl ia for the year 1917 in favor of the
Mayor and City Council of Americas
Georgia, against said Mrs. A. E. Dunn.
Tenant in possession notified in
terms of the law.
This, July %, 1918.
c. B. POUNCEY,
City Marshal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-08

forty-eight (4S) feet more or less, and
running north from Jefferson street a
distance of two hundred and forty
gao feet more or less, is of uniform
width, and bounded on the north Ivy
Mccoy street, on the east by prop
erty of Ed. Neal, on the west by prop
erty of Della Cleveland, south by
Jefferson street, and levied on as the
property of Mollie Peters, to satisfy
a certain City tax fl ia for the year
1914 in favor of the Mayor and City
Council of Americas, Georgia, against
said Mollie Peters.
Tenant in possession notified in
terms of the law.
This, July %, 1918.
G. B. POUNCEY,
City Marshal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-08

To the roret OF the Southwestern
judicial Circuit:
| beg leave to announce my caDft~
lacy 70: Office of SolcitC" General, IN
september primary.
If elected l shall perform. with cODl-
age and fidelity *ho duttes Gxed by
Jaw upon the ho.dar az this Office.
My conception = that there can he
such policy Of %s administration, as
that the office va stand as a menace
TO wrong-doing, ma as well, q posi-
tive aid and encouragement to con-
structive good and peace to the cCsln-
ties of the circuit
Every effort will be made TO make
practical realization of this cOncor-
ton.
Opportunity for extended services 's>
the strongest reason for this decision
Will sincerely appreciate and t"v
1ard TO Justify any confidence ~
crest shown in my race.
TILE -r~~T ~OR
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-08
Don't Like Kaiser's Face.

When the War Mothers met in the
assembly room of the library at Bed
ford, Ind, they found a picture of the
kaiser exposed on a table, possibly
placed there by a joker. The War
Mothers tore the picture into small
pieces and then stamped on the bits.
What the women thought is not for
publication, but what they said would
make the ears of the kaiser and the
joker burn. sB'-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-08
3 POUNCEY,
City Marshal

Will be sold before the court house
door on the first Tuesday in Septem-
bcr. 1918, in the City of Americu5,
Georgia, between the legal hours OF
sale, the following described property,
to-wit One vacant lot situated on
the south side of Bosworth street,
and fronting Elm ave for a distance
of 100 feet, and Bosworth street for
a distance of sixty-three (63) feet be-
ing of uniform width and bounded on
the east by property of Mrs. L. H,
Bosworth, on the south by property
of Mrs. Charlotte Mauk, on the north
by Borworth street, on the west by
Elm ave. Said property levied on as
the property of the defendant, Mrs.
Charlotte Mauk, to satisfy certain City
tax fl fas for the years 1916-1917 in
favor of the Mayor and City Council
of Americas, Georgia. against said
Mrs. Charlotte Mauk.
Tenant in possession notified in
terlns e the law.
This, July Is, 1918.
c. B. POUNCEY,
City Marshal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-08
City Marsha

Will be sold before the court house
door on the first Tuesday in Septem-
Der, 1918, in the City of Americas.
Georgia, between the legal hours Of
sale, the following described property
to-wit: One house and lot situated
on the north side of PEPPERMINT al
ley, and running north from said alley
distance of two hundred and ten
(210) feet, and bounded on the north
by property of Robert Wade, on the
east by vacant lot of W. T. McMath,
on the west by property of Missouri
Bivins, on the south by PEPPERMINT
alley, and levied On as the property
of the defendant, Missouri Bivins to
satisfy certain City tax f fas for the
year 1917 in favor Of the Mayor and
City Council of Americas. Georgia,
against said Missouri Bivins.
Tenant in possession notified in
terms of the law.
This, July Is, 1918.
c. B. POUNCEY,
City Marshal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS

To the Voters of Sumter County, Ga,
l hereby respectfully announce mp
candidacy for reelection as your
Representative in the General Assem-
blp of Georgia, subject to the Demo-
cratic Primary of September 18th,
1918.
Trusting my past efforts and rec
ord merit your active support, l
pledge that if reelected. l shall
serve you to the best of my ability.
STEPHEN PACE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-08
City Marshal,

VIII be sold before the court house
door on the first Tuesday in Septem-
Der, 1918, in the City Of Americas,
Georgia, between the legal hours Of
sale, the following described property
to-wit: One house and lot situated
en- the west side of Mayo street, and
fronting said street for distance of
eighty (80) feet and running west
from said street a distance of two
hundred and thirty (23O) feet, same
being of uniform width, and bounded
on the north by property of W. T.
McMath, on the south by property OF
Mrs. H T.uvCrs, on the west by prop
eIty O. J NJ BaPset, on the east by
Mayo street. and levied on as the
property of James Guerry, deceased,
Julia Query Sutton, Administrative,
to satisfy certain City tax fl fas for
the years 1915-1916-1917 in favor of
the Mayor and City Council of Amer
icus, Georgia, against said Julia Guer-
ry Sutton, Administrative.
Tenant in possession notified in
terms Of the law.
This, July 25, 1918.
c. r. POUNCEY,
City Marshal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-08
City Marshal

VIII be sold before the court house
door on the first Tuesday in Septem-
Der, 1918, in the City of Americas,
Georgia, between the legal hours of
sale, the following described property,
to-wit: Four acres of land with foui
room house on same, and situated on
the corner of Jefferson and Hudson
streets. said house being number
934 and bounded on the west by va
cant lot of R. G. Smoot, on the north
by property Of ]. C. Cannon, on the
south by Jefferson street, On the east
by Hudson street. Said property
of the estate of ]. B. Dunn, to salts
fy certain tax f fas for the year
1916-1917 in favor of the Mayor and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-08
c. B. POUNCEY,
City Marshal.

Will be sold before the court house
door on the first Tuesday in Septsm-
Der, 1918, in the City Of Americas,
Georgia, between the legal hours Of
sale, the following described property,
to-wit: one house and lot number
FIVE hundred and twenty (52O) situat-
ed on the north side of jefferson
street. and fronting Jefferson street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-08
For Congress.

To hTe Voters Of The Third Con
gressional istrict of Georgia:
1 hereby respectfully announce m
candidacy for reelection 4s vo1r
preventative in the Sixty Sixth Con
5ress. subject TO the Democratic Pri-
nary of September 18th. 1918.
I shall support the President, a
chief of the Army and
Navy. IN all legislation necessary <
the successful conduct Of re war.
l am grateful to my friends for all
support given me in the past, and will
a reelection. If thus
honored, 1 shall serve you to the very
best of my ability.
Very respectfully
c. R. Crisp
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-08
POUNCEY,
City Marshal.

Will be sold before the court house
door on the first Tuesday in Septem-
her, 1918, in the City of Americas,
Georgia. between the legal hours of
sale, the following described property,
to-wit: One acre more or less of
land situated on the south side of Sui
Iivan street, and south side of side
track leading from near Forrest
street railroad crossing to old shop
site of Sea Board railroad and bound
ed on the west by old Sea Board shop
site, on the east by vacant lot of Sea
Board rail road, on south by main
line of Sea Board rail road on the
north by said side track, and Sullivan
street, and levied on as the property
of the defendant, Sam B. Jones, to
satisfy certain City tax fl fas for the
years 1914-1915-1916-1917 in favor of
the Mayor and City Council of Amer
icus, Georgia. against said Sam B.
Jones.
Tenant in possession notified in
terms Of the law.
This. July 25. 1918.
C. B. POUNCEY,
City Mars /.