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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
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DELIVER SERMON
William Hohenxollern 20 Celebrate
Chrlztmas In Own way--seIect
Crowd--Many Refused

London. Dec. William Ho-
henzollern has arranged a Christmas
celebration for himself, after the ira
ditional German style. MS far as pos
sible. There are 10 be elaborated
Christmas religious ceremonies on
Christmas Eve. and William will de-
liver the sermon himself.
Many who asked permission to
attend will be refused. 80 the au-
dience will consist OF Count Won BEN
tinck and family and the emperor's
suite and servants.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
ESTIMATED THAT $4,000, 900, 900
HAVE BEEN SPENT DURING
LAST FISCAL YEAR
SHORT MATUR|T|ES 9Th LOAN
Sale Of War Stamps and Certificates
10 Bo Continued In Most vigor-
Gus Manner

San Francisco, Dec. 23.-ICarter
Glass, the new secretary OF tho
,rcasnrv In n teleVram IN Governor
-. ~ -, r,,, ~,
".'' 'N ~
orai hoSer'e uiS'r'ct announces tha'
expenditures OF the government dur
ing the fiscal year beginning July /,
1918. and including December 1G.
,o,o ..,, n,,o ,u,,on .iv h,
u'ou "'''''o" uo''''' anu '""' 'N''"
ditureS IN the month OF november
were nearly $4,000. 100000. In the
current month OF December up TO
.na ,ro,,dir. no..mhar N oxnondt-
ooo ooo ana
'''' 0NN'0N'u 'A'''''00'''''' "
eStimated that inc totai expenditures
Of the fiscal year will be siS,0O0.-
100000.
secretarv Glass fnvors short ma
-
anu ahhounoeS tnat the treasury ue-
phf'nneht wiz continue .hc saIe oi
war savings stamps ana eertiiicates
IN nioS' eherse''c manner
rart OF MT GLASS te'esram 10 as
ioho"s'
m'iiohA Oh Americans nave con-
triouteu III Tue MOST N'ta'' 'ahsioie
ana necessary way 10 the winning Oh
the war Ihey nave loaned tneir
uoiiars 10 tho'r country WIN ho
bnaii sacrifice Oh personal comfort
anu eh'o''"on'' anu nave gwen '"iee-
y Oh persohai enort ana service ror
All ''iho VIZ nave u'SP'o'eu tho s'""
uer that Americans are mohey-io'-
ing people ihchpapie OF rlsins ABOVE
materiaiistic thihgS' In the e'shteeh
snort months OF the war american
people subscribed Tor Sis'ouo'ouo'-
ooo OF Liberty oonds ana war saV-
ings certificates.
inc proceeds OF tne rour'n
Liberty loan so lar received nave a'i
been spent ana the remaining IN
stnilmehts phyaDle on SUBSCRIPTIONS
TO that loan VIII DO neeaeu 10 meet
maturing treasury ceruiicates OF IN
deDtedness issued IN anticipation o'
that loan ana ms yet unpaid SINCE
the armistice was signed secretars
McAdoo has estimated that the casD
ontgo from the treasury during the
current fiscal year ending June 80
l9ls' VIII amount 10 $lS'ooo'ooo''
Ooo and much more than hait OF tha'
amount mas already been expended IL
the five and one half months whicf
have elapsed
rhe treasury must issue ahothe'
large loan before the END OF the lis
cal year ana l am entirely IN nc
cord with the poiicy ALREADY outlined
that TINS ioan shouiu take the lorn
OF pohds OF snort maturities'
III IS Vitaiiy important that th'
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23

Washington, Dec. 23.-Press dis
patches from Paris saying that the
American peace delegates, with Brit
ish support, will urge the sinking Of
the surrendered German warships as
the solution Of the problem Of their
disposition, led to initiation of steps
today in the senate to obtain an off,
cial statement of the facts and to
wide discussion in naval circles. At
the state and navy departments no
information was available. Secretary
Daniels repeating his previous state
ment that he had never heard the
suggestion officially, while at the
state department it was said that so
far as known that no such project
was included in the American peace
program.
The first published suggestion that
the ships be sunk came from London
several days ago. But even before
that, 1t was learned, this had occur
red to some naval authorities here
as one possible way of settling vex-
ing problem.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
\ 4 4 4 4 <%+*<<%<%<%< \
SAYS CRESCENT CITY
BONDS BEEN SOLD I

: Henry Hitler, of Grants Pass,
= is authority for the statement 4
= that the harbor bonds of Cres- 4
\ cent City have been sold. 1t is 1
\ rumored that concern at San 1
\ Francisco bought the bonds, :
\ amounting to 100000. The !
\ government is to put up a like :
\ amount for the improvement of :
\ the harbor. :
\ Mr.. Hitler states It is rumor- :
\ ed at Crescent City that a rail- :
\ road will be Immediately built :
\ from that city to connect with :
\ the Southern Pacific line, pos :
\ sibly at Grants Pass.
\ *%*<%+%f%+%%%t %t%%<%-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
0.A.C. WILL GIVE GAS
ENGINE INSTRUCTION

Oregon Agricultural College, Cor
wallis, Dec. 23.-Short courses relat-
ing mainly to the selection, opera
tlon, adjustment and repairing Of gas
engines will be given at the college
in the winter term, due to the scar
city Of reliable tractor operators In
the state and the increased interest
in tractors shown in the last few
months. Three one month short
courses will he gfven--January to
February /, February to March /
and March to March 20. A three
months course Will start January g
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
BANK RODBER DAVIS
RETURNS TO FACE LAW

San Francisco. Dec. 23.--Police
Inspector w. II. Hyde left here Sun
day with Arthur c. Davis, former
bookkeeper of the East Side Bank,
OF Portland. Ore, who is being re-
turned TO Portland to face charges
OF embezzlement of between $4,000
and $4,000. Police ogicials recov-
cred S42,135.35. which has been ex-
pressed to the Portland bank.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
Deny Eckhardt Recalled

Washington. Dec. 23.-Ambassa-
dor Fletcher at Mexico City has ad-
vised the state department that the
government organ, FL Pueblo, de-
MED that Won Eckhardt had been re-
called by Germany. Other Mexican
newspapers say his mission has been
terminated. but that he - undecided
as to leaving the country.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
WILSON BARS DENSMORE
FROM THE GRAND JURY

San Francisco, Dec. 23.-The de-
cision of Secretary of Labor Wilson
in refusing to permit John B. Dens-
more and aides to testify before the
grand jury investigating the alleged
Irregularities in the Thomas j.
Mooney case, has been sent to Gov
ernor Stephens.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
SOCIALISM IS FAILURE
WHEN PUT IN PRACTICE

Berne, Dec. 23.-Reliable infor-
nation from Russia says that social
ization Of industries in that country
has been a complete failure. The ex-
penses considerably exceeded the re-
ceipts in almost all Of the SIS mills
and factories controlled by the state.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
WILSON CONSIDERS THAT PEO-
PIE IN LIBERATED COUNTRIES
MUST RECEIVE FIRST AID
WILL OPPOSE SINKING SHIPS
Senator Lodge Takes Same View.
No Such Project Included I'm the
Regular Peace Program

Paris, Dec. 23.-President Wilson
considers the most pressing problem
now confronting this nation and the
allies. that Of feeding the starving
peoples in liberated countries. The
task is said to be nearly solved. how
ever. with Food Administrator HOP
yer the chief one handling the work.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
EBERT Government NOW |
FACES ANOTHER CRISIS
Minority Members Of Cabinet Resign Faithful Troops
May Seize BerIin-Huns Deny Sending Notes to United
States Alone and Say Innocent Will Not Crawl Away

Political circles in Berlin have
been agitated by the rumor that Cen
eral Grorner, who succeeded Luden-
dorf. has threatened to seize Berlin
with troops that remained faithful.
II order is not re-established shortly.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
GIVES LOCATION OF
AMERICAN DIVISIONS

Washington. Dec. 23.-The exact
location Of 80 combat divisions and
six depot divisions of the American
army as stationed on November 2s,
has been announced. The 42nd, or
Rainbow" was at Mersch, Luxem-
burg. and the s1st at Denterghem,
Belgium.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
BRITISH TELL Dutch
THEY WILL USE SCHELDT

Brussels, Dec. 2S.-It is reported
that Holland has been informed by
Great Britain of her intention to
send supplies to the British army of
occupation in Germany. by way of
the River Scheldt and Dutch Linn
berg.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23

Zurich. Dec. 23.-Von Hindenburg
according to reports from Germany,
has concentrated a large force of
soldiers in Posen, which is in Ger
man Poland. Polish troops recent
ly invaded the territory after Po-
land claimed 1t as a part OF New Po-
land.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23

Washington, Dec. 23.-It may be
authoritatively stated that the presi-
dent will oppose in the most direct
fashion the proposal to sink the war
ships surrendered by Germany.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23

Paris, Dec. 23.-The Ebert gov
eminent at Berlin is reported to be
faced with another crisis. through
the resignation of the minority mem
bers Of the cabinet.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23

Washington, Dec. 23.--An indi-
rect warning from the American gov
eminent was responsible for the de-
cision OF the German authorities to
dispense with the services of the no.
torious minister, Won Eckhardt, at
Mexico City. A hint was given the
new German government OF his un-
desirability, II has been officially
learned.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-17
'-i-7-7-'--7--
NOTICE,

Notice is hereby given that there has been
nled IN my office as Clerk of the Drew Chan
Gerry Court, petition for the confirmation of
the title to the following described lands living
IN the county of Drew, State of Arkansas. to-
wit W
All that part of the NV or. of Section Tween
ty-hve t25l, containing 74.4s acres. and that
part OF the SW or. of Section Twenty-Four l2D
containing IA acres, which lie on the East or
lett bank of Bayou Bartholomew. Also the s.
NJ OF the N. E. or. of Section Thirty-Tbree
l3S); all in Township Twelve a21 South Rance
rour ~ West. The w. hf. of the S. r. ar. of
section Thirteen t1S), Township Fourteen 14
south, Range Seven "a West Lots 10 and 10
ana ali that part of N. f. or. of Il, or. of :
r. Or, except strip off the North side thereof
IS yards wide; all in Section Thirty Fonr foN
township Twelve ~ South, Range Seven ~
west, and the quieting of the title to same in
D. h. Chandler, petitioner therein.
Inc unknown heirs of j. G. Barrow. deceas-
eu, ana all persons claiming said lands. or snv
interest therein, are hereby warned to apnear
IN the Drew Chaneery Court in the time re-
CURED by law and show cause why said titla
10 said lands should not be confirmed in ,ho
said j. E. Chandler.
witness my hand as Clerk of the Draw Cha,
Gerry Court and the seal thereof. on this tbo 10
day of March, 1915
II. G. Burks
(SeaD S-29-9t.-ph. C,o,t-
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-17
For Road Overseer.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. Camp
Chsmb tidare for Road Overseer
of he South half of Ma ion Township (Dis-
trict No III subject to the action of the Dem
oeratie primary adv
We are authorized to announce Mr.. n. G.
heedy as candidate for Road Overseer of
District NJ. Is Cominto Township, subject to
the action of the Democratic primary. adv.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. Earl
Rash as a candidate for Road Overseer Of Dis
trict No. i6, Cominto Township, subject to the
action OF the Democratic primary. adv.
We are authorized to announce Mr. w H.
Hellinger as a candidate for reelection as
Road overseer OF District No 7, Bearhouse
Township. subject to the action OF the Demo-
cratic primary election
We are authorized to announce Mr. w n.
Morris as candidate for Road Overseer OF the
nth half of District No, r. Marion Town
ship, subject to the action of the Democratic
primary. adv.
We are authorized to announce Mr. J. F.
Hunter as a candidate for reelection as Road
overseer of the North half OF Marion Township
IDistrict No. Ia subject 10 the action of the
Democratic primary. adv
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-17

There is more Catarrh in this
section of the country than all
other diseases put together, and
for years it was supposed to be
incurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies, and by constant.
ly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced incur
able. Catarrh is local disease,
greatly influenced by constitu-
tional conditions and therefore
requires constitutional treat
ment. HALLS Catarrh Medicine.
manufactured by F. j. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio, is constitu-
tional remedy, is taken internal
ly and acts thru the Blood on the
Mucous Surfaces of the System.
One Hundred Dollars reward
is offered for any case that HALL S
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo
Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation
Advertisement
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-17
FOR AMENDMENT NO. IL.
AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. IL.

he IL Resolved by the House of Rep
rssentatives and the Senate Of the
State of Arkansas. the Majority Of
Both Houses Agreeing Therefor
That The following Is hereby pro
posed as an amendment to the Consti-
tuition of the State OF Arkansas. and
the same being submitted to the cleo
tors OF the State for approval or re-
lection at the next general election
for Senators and Representatives. II a
majority of the electors voting at such
election adopt such amendment. the
same shall become part OF the Con-
st!tution of the State of ArkanSaa, to-
wit:
Section l. Notwithstanding the Inn
itatien contained IN Section of Arti-
Gle 16 of the Constitution. the credit
Of the State may be loaned and IN
aebtedness incurred to an amount not
ed valuation of all the property in the
state for the purpose of providing
funds to be loaned upon the security
Of farm lands within the State, subject
Sec 2. The Governor, Secretary of
state and State Land Commissioner
shall constitute the State Land Board.
which board Is hereby authorized and
directed to issue and sell or pledge
bonds in the name of the State, to be
known as Arkansas Farm Credit
Bonds" IL an amount not to exceed
two per cent OF the assessed valuation
OF all the property in the State, and
to place the proceeds in the State
Treasury in fund to be known as the
Arkansas Rural Credits Loan Fund"
Sec g. Said bonds shall be issued
in denominations OF $500 $4,000.
$4,000 and 100000. and shall be is
sued in series of $40 100000 or multi
pies thereof, drawn to mature in not
more than thirty-six years: nor shall
said bonds be sold until applications
from bona hde purchasers of land az
gregating 100000 have been iled
with and approved by the State Land
at the rate OF four per cent per an
mum. and shall be exempt from tax
alton by the State of Arkansas, or any
of its subdivisions.
Sec. 4. Said State Land Board is au-
thorized and directed to loan the mon
eys in said Arkansas Rural Credits
Loan Fund to bona fide purchasers of
farm lands in Arkansas. upon notes Sc
cured by mortgages or deeds of trust
constituting first liens on such farm
lands in amounts which shall not ex-
coed seventy-hve per cent of the ap-
praised value OF such lands. The cred
IT OF the State shall not be loaned 70
any person to purchase more than so
acres OF land. nor land valued at more
than $1,000 per acre. Nor shall loan
of less than $4,000 nor more than S.
10000 be made to any purchaser of
land.
Sec. S. Such loans shall not be made
except to owners who Operate" and
occupy" lands mortgaged. and shall
he made for the following purposes.
(a) The payment for lands purchased:
fb1 the purchase of live stock and 9TH
ST equipment and the making of i'm
provements which. In the Judgment Of
said board. will increase the produce
tivlty OF such lands or add to their
value as farm home in a degree to
Justify such expenditure; and Cd for
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-17
Mr.. and Mrs j. " SnOddy
ShOWered with 24S Pieces

The Postal Service from Monticello
to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Snoddy's "Nor-
wood Farm" on last Tuesday divulg-
ed a most unique and pleasant sur
prise, planned for them by their
daughter, Mrs. Frank ]. Grunden of
Kansas City, in commemoration of
their thirty-sixth wedding anniver-
sary.
This postal shower soon brought 20
the memory of this good couple, the
consummation of the happy event of
thirty-six years ago, when during a
veritable down-pour of rain, near La
Monte. Mo, the sacred matrimonial
VOWS were plightcd and the welded
journey begun. OF course the clouds
were soon dispersed f. "The sweet
est lives are those to duty wed, whose
deeds both great and small, are close
knit strands of an unbrokel thread
whose love ennobles all
The great number Of cards and let
t-rs of congratulations and good
wishes received from friends rarging
in age from two years to ninty eight
and covering almost the entire United
States. From Long Beach, California,
to the Atlantic ard from the Great
Lakes to Miami Florida, is proof
of the great circle of friends who
have registered on the tablet of mile
stones in the lapse of thirty-six years
We wish all the old friends could
know as do their new friends in Ark
ansas what glad day was made for
them by this loving remembrance
MONTICELLO FRIENDS.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-17
CARTER-CONXERLY.

a wedding of unusual interest
because of the many friends of the
bride and groom, took place on
Wednesday morning May 10th,
at the home ofRev. and Mrs. J.
w. Mccain, of the State Agricul-
tural School, when Miss Ollie
Oonnerly became the bride of
Mr.. Walter Carter of this city.
Only few relatives and close
friends witnessed the ceremony,
which was performed by the
Rev j. W. Mccain, brother-in-
law of the bride. Rev. F. Shep-
person, pastor of the Presbyter-
ian Church said the prayer. The
music was beautifully rendered
by Mrs. Walter Anderson, of
Wilmar.
Immediately after the cere.
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Carter left on
a bridal trip for New Orleans
and other southern points.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-17
For County and Probate Judge.

We authorized to announce Mr. ]. Z.
Shell as candidate for County and Probate
Judge OF Drew county, subject to the action of
the Democratic Primary. adv
W are Authorized to announce Judge c. T.
PEBBLES as a candidate for County and Pro-
bate Judge OF Drew county subject to the ac-
tion of the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce judge Fl. w.
Wells az a candidate for County and Probate
Judge Of Drew county. subject to the action of
the D mocratic Primary. adv.
We are authorized to announce Judge I. A.
Bird, I Wilmsr. as a candidate for County
and Probate Judge OF Drew county. subject to
the action OF the Democratic primary. adv
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-17

- s,.ffsfactter q encurfbrances upon
- ie,fe which. in the judgment OF
go bosr5 yyere incurred or assunled
go - annitcant for the aforesaid
- go or
g Every applicant for farm
stsff etata clearly In his applica-
49, 49, ~ ,,.,rnoses for which such loan
slV' - nj upon its approval by
- =, 80 94afe1eut shall be deem
"a - ~. note or contract under
q, - - ~ il granted. But no
al -eI - -" - +, a17ch application or
PURPOSES - -, sbaH favalidate
- ~ -, - . - - made. nor shall any
.VaH " mn Inca be deemed 10
thlhs ae5sI.l 80 80, ap.ner from selling
pre- en- ~ a. a. stbfrrf 10 such In
OF IeaSIHb ieii@ - -Eau violate his
CuiIDi ~ - ..,r,l,-i7Er The moneys
Salu t9f', - -. atL4r than those
DoFro" ca 70 Iut ~, a.. enumerated
,talt,i III ~. rta5f ieasn such lands
hereIHi 90 II ~ ~ rereon not fulfill
or so len ~ -. - ia rftrposes pro-
ing .he 12ntit 90, T., EoaTd * author
Vlded IGt hstsit. "a r,,+tiie the repay
lzed ana - - - ~ - months no
ice, ana - - '.e.,.,..i.ltr- therefor.
contain q Gi.iGse ~ Ill he repaid
sec. .2t.s4 -. annual in
WIN interest - e,',',.7,rtizatjon plan
taillheH.s oli hcj,o fyed at such
1uch lhstalil ann NJ ne interest rate
sums as VIII go ~ 4, a nerfod
ana VIA I4Hiua - tlt,,.an sid hoard
to be agreed on Drt'ittI .,i1d 70 he
ana the app 4 a. ~, 40 r,,a,.l nan thirty
not less Than I'VE nor mo- ~, - iia3ii-
SIX years put ahy 49, t,,jobtednees
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-17

Washington April 26.-Resolutions
in recognition of the distinguished ser
vice given to the nation by Col. Raynal
C. Boiling, killed in France, were made
public o-day by the Aircraft Board, as
| follows:
Colonel Raynal C. Boiling, Signal
Corps, United Amry, was killed by the
enemy on battlefield in France in
the performance of his duty. Colonel
Boiling was a member of the Aircraft
Production Board and rendered dis
tinguished service to his country as a
member of a mission to Europe to ne
gotiate important military matters be-
tween the United and allied govern
ments. High motives, brilliant at
tainments and unfailing devotion
rendered his work of inestimable value
to his country deepens the sense of
personal loss to the members of this
board.
"Be it resolved therefore, that this
statement be spread upon the minute s
of the board, and copy of the same
be sent to his family as a brief memor.
al to the brave gentlemen and gallant
soldier, Raynal c. Boiling, Colonel
Signal Corps, United Army, killed in
action in the defence of his country
and in the cause of liberty among the
nations of the world"
Mr.. Sanford G. Boiling, father
of Col. Raynal Boiling, was, for
many years, citizen of Month
cello, and Col. Boiling, himself,
was short time school pupil,
here. Col. Boiling has an aunt,
Mrs. A. NJ. Bell, living here
now, and one cousin, Mr.. N. F.
Boiling.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-17

Some people are inclined to
think that the Federal Govern
ment is taking too active a part
in the private affairs of the PEG.
pie, at this time; but when we
reflect that, in order that all
may be provided for it is absolu.
tely necessary that Government
al control of many things
should be had. The Govern
ment does not wish to do injus-
tice to anyone, but it sees the
necessity of protecting the weak
against the strong, and there.
fore, it extends it long arms and
embraces all branches of bust.
ness, when essential, even down
to house hold economy. These
are war measures and must be
used for the good of the eoun.
try's general veal while the war
lasts. No patriotic or charitable
man or woman should complain
that their luxuries be cut down
or even, cut off, entirely, that
some other, less fortunate, have
the plain necessities of life. The
policy of the Government in its
control of the food situation OF
the country is to Give and let
live" That is to see that all OF
its subjects, military and civil
Wan, have something upon which
to continue their existence. And
in this course the Government is
doing its duty.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-17
Burndidge Speaks.

Hon. Steve Brundidge, of
Searcy, spoke to a medium size
audience, here last Saturday
evening, in the interest of his
candidacy for United States Sen
ator. His speech was about the
same as that made at the open
ing of his campaign, at Walnut
Ridge, which has been published
and sent out all over the State.