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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-03
PRESIDENT SETS
 SEPTEMBER 12AS
 DAY TO REGISTER
Issues Proclamation After Signing Bill Extending Ages in the Draft.

Washington, Sept. 3-Thirteen ad ditional millions of Americas man. hood were made subject to a call to the colors to be thrown into the scale against Germany, when President Will son, alone in his study, affixed his sig nature to the man power act, bring ing under the military law every male citizen between the ages of IS and 45 inclusive.
 Coincident with the signing of the measure there was issued a procla- nation by the President fixing Thurs day Sept. 12, as the day when all those within the new age limits and not af- fected by the former act must regis ter with their local draft boards.
 Following is the new draft procla- nation issued by President Wilson to- day:
 Fifteen months ago the men of the country from 21 to 30 years of age registered. Three months ago and again last month those who had just reached the age of 21 were added. It now remains to include all men be- tween the ages of IS and 45.
 This is not a new policy. A cen tury and a quarter ago it was deliber- , ately ordained by those who were then responsible for the safety and defence of the nation that the duty of mill tary service should rest upon all able bodied men between the ages of IS and 45. We now accept and fulfil the obligation expressed in our national statutes from that time until now. We solemnly purpose a decisive victory of arms and deliberately to devote the larger part of the military man power of the nation to the accomplishment of that purpose.
 The younger men have from the first been ready to go. They have furnished voluntary enlistments out ot all proportion to their numbers. Our military authorities regard them as having the highest combatant quail ties. Their youthful enthusiasm their virile eagerness, their gallant spirit of daring make them the ad miration of all who see them in action They covet not only the distinction of serving in this great war but also the inspiring memories of which hun dreds of thousands of them will cher ish through the years to come of a great day and great service for thei1 country and for mankind.
 By the men of the older grouI now called on the opportunity nov opened to them will be accepted witt the calm resolution of those who req lize to the full the deep and solemn significance of what they do.
 Having made 2 place for them selves in their respective communi ties, having assumed at home tn graver responsibilities of life in man, spheres, looking back upon honorabl records in civil and industrial life they will realize as perhaps no other
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-03
BED BUGS

Spring cleaning time is com ing, a good time to rid your house of Bed Bugs, Don't for get Cyrus Presto Killer which is positively guaranteed to kill bed bugs. A stitch in time is worth nine, now is the time to nrevent the pest from infest- Ing your home. Large cans 25 cents.
 THE CYRUS PHARMACY FAIRFIELD AVE, COR CoCRT- ! LAND sH.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-03
A Part of LOyOIa Unit of One Hundred Sisters
win Direct Work of Unit Car ing for Italian Sick
 and Wounded.

Carrying a gospel of mercy and good cheer, ten sisters of the Or der of St. Vincent and St. Paul, better known as Sisters of Charity, will sail soon for Italy, where, as Red Cross nurses, they will pursue the mission. for which the order was founded, that of comforting and caring for the sick and the wounded.
 The sisters, who are from Base Hospital 102, Birmingham, Ala. are a part of a unit to be known as the Loyola unit, which is financ' cd by Mrs. John Dibert of New Or lsapA They came to New< Yori eeI~--4-A--,-r- C A -----1----7---
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-03
DAMAGES FOR ATTACHMENT.

Because Benjamin F. Tompkins of New Canaan neglected to remove an attachment put on the property by Frances J. Sutherland of Norwalk, the latter has brought a suit Of action to the court of common pleas this morning. Since June, 1914, the prop erty has been under attachment and the plaintiff has suffered costs and trouble. She asks s1OO damages, be- sides the immediate removal of the attachment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-03
DISSIPATION ALLEGED.

May Alice Cowl Crofut of Danbury has brought suit for divorce against Edward F. Crofut of this city. They were married in Novermer, 1876. De- sertion is the ground of separation, Mrs. Crofut states. The suit is filed in the superior court and will be heard in the september court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-03
ALMANAC FOR TODAY

Tt is a. pretty poor day now when the official German bulletin doesn't t announce a glorious victory consist ing of a retreat of couple of miles or more.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11

The ldlehour theatre has some very
good attractions for the coming week.
M 'li.s' is perturbation of Bret
Harte's masterpiece of the west and
is filled with rich humor and homely
pathos and all those heart appealing
elements, which go for success in
cinema productions. That it will be
a worthy successor to "Tess of the
Storm Country" in the hearts of
Our Mary's" admirers, there can be
little doubt. The picture has been
produced upon an elaborate scale and
the photography is highly effective
Miss" will be shown at the Idle
hour theatre next Friday and the de-
mand for seats is, as usual with all
the Pickford productions, already
enormous.
When Douglas Fairbanks was doing
his athletic stunts in Say, Young
Fellow" his latest Aircraft starring
vehicle, which will be displayed at the
Idlehour theatre on Sunday next,
scores of prominent society women of
Los Angeles turned out to watch his
stunts.
Mr.. Fairbanks appears as a news
paper reporter in "Say, Young Fell
low" whose stock in trade is ability,
nerve, optism and a smile He uses
these qualities with admirable effect
tl,roughout the development of the
che story and he is aided therein by
such screen players as Marjorie Daw,
Frank Campeau, Edythe Chapman,
James Neil and others. The photo
play was written and directed by Jo-
seph Henaberry.
Irene Castle and the original cast
in the great serial, "Patria," are
starred in the new fve-part Pathe
play. "The Mysterious Client" at the
Idlehour theatre Monday.
This is the second picture in which
Mrs. Castle appears since the death
of her husband, Captain Vernon Cas-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11
THE THEATRE



The well known Lanshaw Players
who have been visiting Alma annually
for years, viii again visit this city
next week, showing here for six
nights, beginning Monday, July 18th
This well known company, which
has hundreds Of friends in this section
has repertoire of high class come
dies and dramas. Vaudeville special
ties of the out-of-ordinary kiHA are
introduced between acts. In addition
the Mock Sad Ali company in Hin
doc illusions is carried by the com
pany this year
The opening play for the week will
be zone Girl in a Thousand" which
is one of the feature plays of the
weeks bill. The admission, war tax
included, is 5 and zoe. The tent will
be pitched as usual on the roller mills
lot
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11

The above is the residence of Mr..
Geo. w. Healey and Mary Jane Healey
who came to Gratiot county, Michi-
gan, G2 years ago last August, and
settled on a farm near st. Louis,
Michigan, where they lived until re-
tired at which time their son, Elmer
d. Healy, took sharge Of the farm
where he now lives.
They built this house in 1888 in the
beautiful little city Of St Louis,
Michigan, where they now live a
happy and contented life except Mrs.
Healy, says, "Home is on the farm
but we live here"
Mr. Geo. Healy was "a years old
last September and as you see him
and his good wife who is always with
him TO assist and share her part Of
LIES cares. They decided this spring
that their home needed painting.
Their thrift and economical life
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11

taught them when anything was
needed that was tho time to do 1t, and
the preservation of what they had
was always their success.
Mr.. Healy purchased enough A-Cel-
All paint to paint the house and did
the lob himself with the exception Of
Mrs. Healy who said she painted the
windows and doors, and Mr.. lesly
saws she knows her business and Il
anyone doubts it visit to the Healy
home will convince the most crtH.
artist that this congenial couple wne
past masters
Mr.. Healy said it was not so much
the painters as the paint for he
thought anyone could do d good ioo
with X-Cel-All paint as it spread and
covered fine and if anyone wanted 5
know anything about this paint he
would be pleased to have them re-
ferred to him as he could not Say
enough in praise Of this product.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11
Wood Growth.
X-CEL-ALL PAINT cZNAKES
HIT IN HOME COMMUNITY

We give to our readers a few pic
lures Of buildings painted with
MCCALL Paint, the owners Of which
have expressed themselves as being
highly pleased with the results Of
this paint.
You will note the various colors
used and in each case the customer
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

To the voters of Gratiot county: In
announcing my candidacy for the
nomination for county treasurer on
the Republican ticket at the August
primaries | wish to state that have
served my township two terms as
township treasurer and six terms as
supervisor. have been a resident of
Sumner township all my life. / ask
your support and assure you if elected
| shall endeavor to transact the bus
mess of the county in a painstaking
and creditabe manner. Thanking you
in advance for your support, remain,
(l'-tD Very truly yours.
(Pol. adv Sidney A. Evey.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11
Do W >. =
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Voters of the 25th Sentorial
District:
| hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination of State Senator
at vhe August primaries, on the Re-
publican ticket Owing to the fact
that | am engaged In farming and
the different War activities, can
personally interview only small
percentage of the voters. However,
invite you to examine my record in
the last two sessions of the legisa-
ture. (49-tf-c)
Aaron Anon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11
The Record Sl.50

and painters speak very highly Of
the covering and spreading qualities
of the product
When men of the standing of those
here represented land company like
the X-Cel-Al Company stand behind
their product with a strong guarantee
il leaves the purchaser little chance
for doubt as to quality and durability.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11

tie, of the British Royal Flying Corps,
at a Texas aviation camp
"The mysterious Client" is an un-
usual play that meets the insistent
demand of the public for something
new. 1t was made under the direction
of Fred Wright from the clever story
by Charles Davey. The scenario was
written by Roy Somerville.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11
Liberty Theatre

One of the features which will be
shown at the Liberty theatre within
the next few weeks is Alice Brady in
Her Silent Sacrifice, which is a
thrilling story of heart interest, in
which the honest love conquers the
empty glitter of the smart sociey in
Paris. 1t is one of the famous Select
pictures
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11
BUY w s. S.
NOTICE

The City taxes and the Special
Sewer taxes of the several sewer dis
tricts are now due. will be at the
council room to receive said taxes,
especially the sewer taxes as they are
all past due.
Dated Alma, Michigan, July /, 1918.
ID. w. Adams,
5O-3t-c City Treasurer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11

At the business meeting of the r.
c. last Wednesday, a motion was
passed that the sale Of chautauqua
tickets be taken over by the Red Cross
branch this motion was seconded by
the Civic League. which met Friday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11

Get ready for the r. c. drive. 1t
will be hustling one. Mrs. Joe
Grover will otiicate as chairman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11
ALMA WOMEN
IN WAR WORK

Mrs. Ezra Smith ............... he'd cross
Mrs. J. T. Collin. Com OF National Defense
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11

Plenty of work for the next few
weeks Indicated by the following
quota just received: 81 sweaters.
knit according to new rules and di-
rections), 2014 surgical dressings, 30
many tailed bandages. The following
quota of Belgian work, is to be com
pleted in July. $50 pairs Of boys
drawers, 43 suits Of mems pajamas,
and "a girls petticoats.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11

The ward chairmen for the sale will
be announced next week
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11

As result of the 4th of July cele-
bration at the Driving Park, the Red
Cross received $500. The proceeds
were divided between the y NJ. {. A.
X. Of c. and the R. C. after paying
all expenses.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11
FOR SHERIFF

The calculations of petitions by
friends in Alma have caused me to
change my mind and become a can
didate for the nomination for sheriff
of Gratiot county on the Republican
ticket at the August primaries.
invite everyone to look over my rec
ord. Any support will be highly APP
preciated, and assure the voters
that if nominated and elected. they
may depend upon a clean, business
like administration. 51-tf-c
(Pol. adv Arthur j Murphy
BUY W 5. S
Wood Growth.
Wood grows lengthwise but once
during the first year. After that IL
continues 10 grow in thickness each
year Of rs life. hat the length growth
Is each year eNIerled only by new
twigs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-07-11

The receipts from the Royal Neigh
bors' sale of ice cream for the Red
Cross was $3.50 Thank YOU This is
being neighborly.
Mrs. c. L. Gardner. former presi-
dent of the Alma Red Cross branch, is
IN town for few days packing her
household goods She has taken a
course in surgical dressing work in
Louisville and has consented to give
this course TO the workers here This
will be a great advantage to Alma
and a large class will probably avail
themselves Of the opportunity The
lessons will begin Wednesday evening
at O'Clock and continue for six even
ings
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-23
TO OUR READERS.

Because of the illness of the
linotype operator at the Gazette
office this week it has been i'm
possible to produce a paper con-
tanning as much as usual of the
local news. It is entirely due to
the courtesy of the Franklin
Tribune that we are able to get
out an issue at all, as the staff
Of that paper has kindly done a
large amount of composition for
us this week in addition to their
regular work. We hope our
readers will be lenient in the
matter Of the many news items
omitted, however, and that our
correspondents from about the
county will understand why they
are so neglected this week. We
expect to publish a paper up to
the regulation standard next
week and ask your patience un-
til then.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-23
Jimmie Writes Home

Dearest Mother: Here we are
just ported in New York har-
Dor. And it sure is some sight
to see the Statue Of Liberty
she sure is a bright, fine look
ing old girl", and you bet her
face will never be harmed by old
Kaiser Bill as long as | am able
to fight for her. | took my ex-
animation for first engine man
and my name is at the top so |
should worry. Oh, how | would
like to tell you where we have
been but l know they don't want
us to so will not.
President Wilson was in the
parade to-day and many Italian
soldiers. Talk about gaudy
dress uniform-they sure have
it, never have seen anything
like it. But the President is the
one to get the Liberty Bonds.
He sold half a million dollars
worth, and signed his name to
every one of them.
Well mother, how do you like
the looks Of the papers now
The boys here said Germany
will get peace when she can't
fight any longer, or until the
countries can't find a piece OF
lead big enough to make a bull.
let. Well, this is all for to-day
will write again tomorrow.
Your son,
Jim Smithers.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-23
WHERE OUR SUGAR GOES

II used to think that the WEAKNESS
Of the life of the nurses was exag-
gerated, now know that half has
never been told and when you see
that combined with an extraordinary
forgetfulness of self, expressed in a
hundred ways, you just stand still
before it.
81 have seen girls carry their des-
serts from the table for some wound
ed boys, or tramp down the dusty
road into town after hard, long day
to buy some fresh fruit for fever
ish lad, or make batch Of fudge for
ward of boys who have gotten we'll
enough to crave it.
when you save sugar in America
/ don't mind your knowing that some
of it is used in that way, and l am
sure you wouldn't if you could see
the gleeful faces that welcome it or
hear the shouts of joy that 60 upn'
y. w. C. A. Secretary in a Base
Hospital in France.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-23

ease by coming into contact with
others indoors. During the
closing of the schools the child
rem have more time than usual
for play and should be taught
that this playing should all be
done in the open air.
t, Notice-All those owing NC.
irmer are asked to call at the
Renrst National Bank and make
Ryttlement early this week. Alt
u A terrible accident occurred
vt Bird Island Sunday evening
& -esulting in the death of Mrs.
ack Dancer, and the serious
J injury of Mr.. Dancer. 1t ap-
pears Mrs. Dancer went in the
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-23
statesmen AND OTHERS IN
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ers, Capital over $1,000,000.00)
wants ambitious men in every
locality to sell direct to consum-
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lished reliable house. Write to-
day. John Sexton & Co., 352
w. Illinois ST., Chicago, Ill.
Alt pd.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-23


Walnut Grove and vicinity
suffers the loss Of three mem
sbers of the National Army who
were victims of the Influenza at
their various training camps.
The deceased are Francis Har-
mack, who died at Camp Grant,
Private Alfred Nelson who died
at Camp Colt and Private Earl
Tillisch, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Tillisch, who was also in
training at Camp Grant.
G. A. Schultz of Springfield
called at the Gazette office while
in Redwood Falls Monday. Mr..
Schultz's son, Albert w. Schultz,
was a member of the draft con-
tingent which left Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Roy Wis
tied last week with relatives at
Vesta.
Redwood County friends of
Secretary and Mrs. julius A.
Schmahl will be interested in
knowing that they have taken
into their home one of the little
French orphans, a little girl two
years old, who arrived from
France Wednesday of last week
The Young lady has been named
Juliann Schmahl and is already
very much at home with her
new parents.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-23
basement to prepare for the

basement to prepare for the
Monday morning wash and in
some way a can of kerosene
which she handled exploded, set
ting fire to her clothing. Mr..
Dancer hurried to her assistance
and in their frantic efforts to
put out the fire both were badly
burned. Mrs. Dancer died at
midnight Sunday and Mr.. DAM
er is still living but very low.
The funeral of Mrs. Dancer took
place Tuesday from st. Mary's
church and was attended by an
immense crowd of sorrowing
and sympathizing friends. Sew
en- young children are left or
phans. Olivia Times.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-23
RAYMOND Thomas Barber


Ray Barber, son of Mrs. T. D.
Barber of Redwood Falls, form
erly of Vesta, died at his home
in Chamberlain, Sask., Oct. 6,
1918, aged 80 years. Death
was caused by congestion of the
lungs.
The body was brought to
Vesta, and funeral services were
held at the Roy Crooks home
Sunday, Oct. Is, at 2 p. m. Rev.
McBlain of Minneapolis officiat-
ing.
Mr.. Barber was united in mar
riage to Ruby A. Johnson June
5, 1908, and about three years
ago, he and his family moved to
Chamberlain, Sask., where he
owned a nice farm, and where
they made their home up to
time of his death.
Deceased is survived by his
wife and three children, his
mother, 3 brothers and 5 sisters,
all of whom were present at the
funeral, also a number of rela-
tives from Marshall, Cotton
wood, Echo and Redwood Falls.
/ Mr.. Barber was born and
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-23
Ten Cases Of Fla

Dt. 8. L. Leonard, chairman
OF the Redwood Falls Board Of
Health reports that Monday
morning there were ten cases OF
Spanish Influenza within the
city limits of Redwood Falls and
several in the surrounding ter
ritory. While this is a very
small number compared to 9TH
err cities it is still indicative OF
the necessity to exert all the
care possible to prevent further
spread. Several new cases in
the northeast part of town are
causing some anxiety in that
section and DR.. Leonard asks
that all residents redouble their
precautions. Positively every
place of business will be closed
promptly at six-thirty until fur
ther notice and people are asked
to remain in their own homes as
much as possible. That Red
wood Falls has been so fortu-
nate in escaping serious out
break up to this time is due
largely to the city officials,
health officers and the board of
education who acted promptly in
closing all places OF, public meet
ing. These places will all re-
main closed as long as there is
any danger but this does not
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-23
Senator French Dies

E. D. French, known to his
many friends in this vicinity as
Sen. French, died at his home at
St. Cloud Monday morning. The
body will be brought to Redwood
Falls for burial, arriving
on the afternoon train
from the east today "wednesday
A service will be held tthe Gem
etary at two thirty O'Clock and
internment made there. MIR.
French was 4 former resident Of
this vicinity for many years, and
leaves a large number of friends.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-23

E. N. Montgomery received mes
sage Sunday evening that his brother
John died very suddenly that day Of
pneumonia at Montreal. He was ex-
pected to set sail for France in few
days, but at Montreal the company
were quarentined because of humps
in camp. We have not heard the parti-
culars of his illness. Mr.. Montgom-
cry left Tuesday morning by way Of
Granite Falls to attend the funeral
at Churchbridge, Canada, today
Thursday.-Vesta Censor.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-23

proximately $4,000, with an insurance
policy covering only ten per cent of
this amount, or $500, leaving the
Frederickson's loss by $2700. Fiji
teen stacks in all were burned. Only
two in the entire field of stacks re-
NAMED after flames had done their
work. The grains destroyed by fire
were rye and barley, and the two
stacks saved were Of oats. 1t is pro-
bable the fire started from the engine
as threshing was being done near
the stacks when the fire broke out.
Star.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-23

grew to manhood in this neigh
borhood and all who knew him
or had any business relations
with him speak in terms Of
praise of Ray, the boy name he
was known by. He had no enc
mics, because he treated every
one right, and was at all times
ready and willing to assist a
neighbor who needed help. To
know him was to love him for
his kindness to others.-Vesta
Censor.