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Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-08
GERMAN STARTED
REMOUNT FIRE?
$4,000 Loss at Haysheds May
Have Been Done by
Enemy Alien.

1t is estimated that three thousand
soldiers helped to put out the $751;
600 fire at the haysheds near the re-
mount early Sunday morning and
every one had 1t impressed upon him
the necessity Of care in guarding
against similar outbreaks in the fu-
ture.
Five fremen were so badly injured
that they had to be taken away from
the scene of the Are in ambulances.
Their troubles were principally
caused by blistered hands. or feet
and partial sufeocation.
A fire engine was ditched on the
way to the fire In trying to avoid q
collision with Ford runab0ut. The
Ford was struck and unchanged.
while the engine suffered the loss of
a wheel and had to be temporarily
abandoned. None was hurt In the ac-
cident.
Investigation Started.
An investigation is under way which
may lead to the conviction of some
body as an incendiary. It is hoped
that no Meade soldier will be found
guilty, but there is no positive proof
that an outsider fred the buildings.
Guards reported that certain men
were seen running away from the
burning sheds. but their identity or
responsibility have not been estab-
lished. It is known. however, that
the two sheds. which contained about
$500 tons Of hay. straw and shavings,
baied, were discovered afire at all
most the same moment and that In
one case at least the fire was started
on the top of the pile. near the CEN
ter. Though not confirmed, 1t was ru-
mored that one sentry smelled oil.
The ringing of the IRE bells was
heard nearly all day Sunday, as the
fremen went back and forth for fur
Their supplies. Companies Of men,
some just arrived and without uni
forms, were assigned to assist in the
fight, remaining about three houfs. to
be replaced by more Of their COM
rades. The work continued during
Sunday night.
the hillsides covering many acres. so
that every tiny ember might be ex-
tinguished.
Near Other Stores.
The fight was principally against
the northern shed. standing nearest
other stores. including the 100000
bushe1 grain elevator. Success
crowned this staiwart fight
Second Lieut.. Polster Of Baltimore,
acting IRE chief. directed the fight
ers. Capt. Padgett, the camp quar-
termaster, was on the scene all day,
and Gen. CASTOR gave up most of his
day to the investigation Of the causes
OF the blaze.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-08
FLASHES FROM THE
BIG SECRETARIES

A temporary base ball organ
izatIon is being formed. accord@
ing to Secretary Sweet, which
will take care Of the diamond
activities of Meade. until the
completion Of the 18th Division.
Friends Of Capt. Kramer (f0r.
merry lieutenant) are hoping
that he will be made the di-
vision athletic officer.
The Meade men who have not
heard Archdeacon George Cor.
don Smead this week should ar
range to attend his services.
which will be concluded Sunday.
He is, says Secretary Litsinger.
one of the most attractive
speakers among southern cler-
gymen. July attendance at re-
ligious services in the 7 huts
was 41,SO8. Christian pledges
or war rolls were signed by S7S
men. s.
"a party from Baltimore. con-
sisting of Catherine Howard,
reader and sol0ist; Elizabeth
Richardson, so1oist and pianist,
and Mat FaIk, comedian, singer
and dancer, will be at E-hut to-
night Thursday" said Secre-
tary Leonard. It will be great"
he said.
Every man among more than
1000 studying English under
Secretary Theodore Demberg
can now sign his name. When
he heard that he could not get q
pass unless he could write his
name each man soon learned.
The Secretary announced that
the 21st and ESD Companies win
be The next 70 receive EnGlieh
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-08
PRESIDENT WILSON ASKS MEN
TO BE PURE, SAYS CAPT STONE
Expects Soldiers to Be Free
ofSexaal Sin; Appeal Is One Of Pa
triotism, Health. Religion.

Lee A. Stone (captain) is sounding
q new note for the government In
this war: he, sounded 1t seven days
in Meade and 1t had q quality and
volume which made a deep and LAST
ing impression.
He told perhaps 10000 men, in ali,
that the single standard Of morality"
which makes a man responsible for
his purity just as he demands It Of
the woman he marries. was the thing
demanded by the military authorities
and by NO less an officer than Presf-
dent Wilson. the commander-fn chief
Good IL He Uses Restraint.
THE President" said the captain.
holds that q man does not live up
to his obligations as q soldier .unless
he proves himself q good man as
well as good soldier. He must con
quer his passions; then only Will he
himself at at all times for the duties
of battle"
Prior to this time the government
has left 1t to the welfare organise
tiong. like the *" the Knights aId
morality Of not using self-restraint
in regard to a mans relation with a.
woman who liz not his wife. Capt.
Stone, who IL q medical man, is -uEi-
dertaking this task In behalf Of the
government, and he IL visiting all
the big camps in the east. Others
are doing likewise elsewhere. II IL
a manly talk in behalf Of manlinesss
Appeals to Mother Love.
He told the men that they. owed
to their mothers who suffered pain
to bring them into the world. to their
eweethearts whom they hope to mars
ry and to their children "they hope
to have" that their bodies were kept
clean.
He did not fail to show the bad
efeects upon the military service OF
those who contracted venereal disc
ease, thus crippling them Tor the
best activities. He concluded by ap:
pealing to their love. OF the Christ
who came into the world to Idle
that others might live" After the
war, he said; men who led such
life would do much toward lifting
the standards Of living for all mans
kind.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-08
Gibbons to Fight Dempsey.

Tommy" Gibbons. made boxing irif
structor, has received word from
Dempsey, the heavyweight, who
knocked out Fred Fulton, that he
has accepted Tommy's challenge to
O battle. =.
It is planned to stage the scrap In
Baltimore next fall.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15

proved.
Marion Foote is here from Denver
for a brief visit with his mother.
Mrs. Mowrey.
Mr.. and Mrs, Tom Wray have
moved into the Beckman property in
the north end OF town.
Tom Musick is a Denver visitor
this week.
The patriotic program given by the
school last Friday night was a great
success and much enjoyed and appre-
ciated by the large audience. 1t
showed careful preparation by the
teachers and earnest practice on the
part of the pupils. The proceeds from
the entertainment are to go towards
paying for some fine pictures for the
school.
Several weeks ago Mr.. Jim George
fell and cut his head very badly.
Last Saturday while walking out for
the first time, he again fell and cut
his head in different place.
Miss Carrie Schimpf went to Den
yer Monday to purchase ladies' ready
made garments for the Gates store.
Mrs. L. Joseph returned from Den
yer Saturday evening.
liver them in public. According TO
plans the boy or girl awarded first
price is to get certificate from the
United States government as a Junior
Four Minute Man.
Miss Hutzel and Miss Anna Grin
motored to Denver Sunday, returning
the same day.
Robert and Pual Erwin, Dorothy
Kelley and Alberta Gaunt motored
to Kiowa and Elizabeth Sunday aft.
ernoon.
Lena and Hazel Durry and Adolpf
Johns motored to Denver Sunday
morning.
] Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Corkett, Car
Elsner and Eva Williams came VI
from Kiowa to attend the patriots
program given by the Ebert schools
| AL Robinson, travelling man TO
the Beatrice Creamery Co.. was Il
Elbert last Monday morning
Mr.. Maokey Is papering the Oak
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15
Correspondence
BY Our Regular Correspondents
BIG SPRINGS.

Mrs. ID. c. Corbett and daughter Ruby
visited with Mrs j. A. Bohlen one day
last week
Vernon Stevens has been helping II
A. Roehling build fence on the old
John Conarroe place.
Rudolph Roehling, ]. A. Bohlen and
e. Nd. Stills hauled in two loads Of seed
corn to Ebert on Tuesday.
Henry Rubeck took two loads of pinto
beans to Elbert on Wednesday.
We understand that Mr.. Stevens and
family are going to leave the Thompson
piac', We are sorry to see them 10.
1t is reported that the children of Mr.
and Mrs. Otto Fuchs have the measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. A johnson visited at F.
Gabardies on Monday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15
SIDNEY sIFTINGs.

Mr.. and Mrs. A R. Barnett and son
returned from Arizona Friday where
they have been spending the winter,
Sdr. and Mrs. Theroue Plumb and fam
lily have moved Up from Colorado Sp'g's
aud are now located on the Plumb ranch
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Evans aud family
have moved TO their new ranch which
they purchased fron Nat rwombly, for
msrly occupied by Waldo Colbert and
family.
Warren Mcdowell has been indespos
ed for couple of months, he may have
to seek lower altitude.
Neil Gioson's sister was operated on
for appendicitis in Denver, the last re.
port received she was not improving
very rapidly.
Mrs. Will Cole, Cyrus and Alice Cole
motored to Elizabeth Monday to con.
suit DR. Witter. conserving Marions ex-
scma.
Mrs. q. A. Mathews returned home
Wednesday from Colorado Springs after
weeks visit with her mother and sister
Mrs Shilling and Mrs. Decker.
Quite number from here attended
Iillie Dittemores sale Tuesday.
". and Mrs. Harry Grouse from Kio.
waVisited the home folks Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Webber and fam.
ily U5nre callers at tho Walton Collo..
home Sunday, to see the new boy.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15

Miss Rose Reid of Elizabeth Wis
tied at ]. T. Clark's and attended
the pie social Saturday.
Mrs. Schisser and daughter Gladys
spent Saturday and Sunday at Axel
Petersons.
William Henry Bates is working
Cor c. c. Peterson.
Mr.. Neil Miller and Mrs. w. e.
Connell of Wolf Creek visited Sat-
urday and Sunday at ] T. Clark's-
The pie social and entertainment
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. t. Clark was well attended. The
pies sold well and the proceeds from
pies, cakes and coffee amounted to
s47.50. This amount plus s2.bo
which was left from our box social,
making $50 in all, was turned over to
Roy Brown, treasurer of Red Cross.
We wish to thank every one who
helped make the affair such a grand
success.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15
PROSPERITY RIDGE.

Leo Dittemore sold his interest
in his wheat crop to A. Donaldson.
Only one more week of school in
Dist. No. 33.
Robert Johnson and family came
up from Denver Sunday to be pres
ent at the Dittemore sale.
Art Wyman of Larkspur has rent
ed the Tillie Dittemore place from
e. ]. Merriman.
At the Tillie Dittemore sale cat
tie brought from s65.O0 to s102.5o
per head. Horses sold cheap. Ma
chinery brought fair prices.
Truman Burkhart and his sister.
Mrs Jack Bennett, from Longmort
are here on visit home. Mr.. Burk-
hart has rented his place on shares
TO Mr.. Carlson of Denver with all
his stock and will travel a while for
Mrs. Burkhart's health.
Flowing started this week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15
PERSONAL AND LOCAL

John Bageinski's team became
frightened at the engine last Satur-
day afternoon and ran away carrying
along the telephone pole in front of
the Beatrice creamery. Fortunately
no one was in the wagon.
Mrs. Agnes George from Colorado
Springs is visiting relatives in Ebert.
Roy Carver Is painting the interior
of Gates store.
Hazel Drury is working at the Roy
Brown home.
Mr. Alex Elsner and family were
over from Ramah Sunday visiting
Mrs. Elsner's parents.
Bible study class Wednesday
March Goth, at p. m, in the Presby-
terian church. Subject, How we
may know we are saved" Read
John 3rd chapter.
Mrs. Josephine Monez. who has
been in San Francisco for the past
year, is here visiting her son George
Mrs. Gus Wright returned home
from a Denver visit Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rhudy, who
have been wintering in st. Josehr
Missouri, arrived here last week.
Mr.. Francis Lavleett will hold @
public sale on his ranch 15 miles
west of Ebert on Monday. March Is
Mr.. A. F. Lewis, who has bought
a piece Of land Joining the old Doc
knight ranch, arrived here with his
family and is hauling out his house
hold goods. Mr.. Lewis comes from
Fleming, Colorado, where he has beer
for a long time employed in carrying
the mail on a rural route.
John Blakely will hold public
sale on Monday, March 25.
A dance will be given at the Oak
hall Saturday evening. March 23. W.
understand that swell music has beer
secured Supper win be given b,
the Red Cross.
Win Schneider, who has been in
Denver. hospital for some time, re
turned home last week much i'm
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15
TO OUR PATRONS

Mr.. NJ. L Foote will succeed Mr. f.
NJ Duncan as manager OF our Garsge at
Elbert, Mr.. Duncan leaving for Califor-
MIA. Mr. Foote is an experienced Auto
his Overland agency and garage at
Hugo. He has all the qualifications to
give Ebert expert service and second
to none in the big cities He comes TO
US highly recommended not only as a bus
mess man but as an ignition expert fam
iliar with the electrical equipment Of all
the large cars.
Bring your car troubles to him
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15
C. E. NOTES.

Are You getting tired of eating
your own cooking, ladies? II so, pa
tronize US the first three Saturdays
OF every month at the Farmers Co
operative store. We have good things
for you to eat. Don't you believe It?
Drop in and see.
Would you like to bunch with a
NOod bunch? Then bunch with this
bunch, for we are lively bunch, and
we bunch as ony c. Els know how to
bunch.
T. r. Axton will lead the C. E. in
lively meeting next Sunday evening
II you know what's good you'll be
there.
Our Easter plans are big. Wouldn't
you like to be included in them?
c. e. Reporter.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15
ROCK BUTTE.

Ellis Hughes is carrying the mail,
John Rogers having resigned and at
present IL working in the bank, TAX
ing the place vacated by Mr.. Swan
son.
]. B. Christensen held public sale
last Saturday. and things. especially
stock, brought good prices.
John Abel visited relatives in Eliz-
abeth last week.
There was farewell party given
the McMillin family Saturday night
at the Will Weiss home. This es-
Unable family expect to leave short
ly to make their home in Missouri
and viii be greatly missed by their
many friends.
Frank Bush sold his ranch to Mike
Kavanagh. and C. o. Drummer will
farm there this year.
Mrs. Kimbel and little son arrived
home last week from the northern
part of the state.
Myrn Wight is visiting his sister
and brother this week.
Dick Bentley is working for Reese
Hughes
Milt Detwiler was over to Eliza
beth and took home a big load of
lumber Friday.
Bentleys have a new Maxwell and
Rinnert q Buick car.
c. F. Wight attended the Short
horn Growers Association meeting in
Elbert Saturday.
1t makes us think farming time
will soon be here as we saw Chas.
Watts of Elizabeth going south with
an l. H. C. Tractor before sun-up
Tuesday morning.
Mike Kavanagh and Charlie Brun-
ner were Saturday night visitors at
Ebert.
Roy Brown bought steers of C. r.
Wight the first of the week.
The Frank Stephens family have
gone to Texas in hopes that change
to lower altitude will benefit Mrs.
Stephens, as she has been great
sufferer of heart trouble for several
years.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15
SURPRISE PARTY.

Wednesday evtning a number of
young folks gathered at the I Kelly
home and gave Doroth, surprise. Tie
eveniI & was very pleasantly spent in
games and music. Dainty refresh
ments were served at midnight. Those
present we're Misses Alice Cole, 3de
Barnes, Lillian Grouse, Dorothy Ditto
more. Alberta Gaunt. and Anna Colbert
Messrs Doc, Ed aud Waldo Colbert, Cy
Cole, Tom Kelly, Robert and Paul Err
win, Otis and Everett Dittemore julie
and Carl Peterson, Chester and Leo
pittsmore and Mrs Coh and Mrs Kelly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15

house which was recently vacated by
Mr.. and Mrs. Olkjer and family. Mr..
and Mrs. Purden and family will
move into the house as soon as the
epairing is finished.
Mrs. Maroon and her mother, Mrs.
5chimph. went to Denver Monday re-
turning Tuesday.
Fred Long and Theodore Neumaa
Irrived at Glendora, California. SAFE
ly last Friday evening. They en-
sountered a land slide in the last
part of their journey which delayed
hem somewhat. They are both
feeling fine but glad to reach the end
of their road
Just received a shipment Of new
spring hats.-Mrs. M. Johns.
l am located in Ebert and would
Ike to get music class in piano
work. / have had training in the
"St. Joseph School OF Music" live
in the Beckman property south Of
own and for furthur information
please call and see Beulah Barnes.
Remember the Red Cross sale on
March 80. Have something ready to
give.
Many farmers are already out in
the fields working while the good
weather lasts. Robins and blue
birds have returned. The spring
poet, the straw hat, and many other
signs of the seasons opening are
here again.
The many friends OF Mrs. Carver
will be glad to hear that she 10 much
improved in health and able to sit
up now.
The grange meets Saturday, March
10. The state purchasing agent will
be here with samples Of shirts. shoes
ETC.. and price list on all things de-
sired. Everybody come.
On Saturday at the Farmers Co.
operative store there will be another
all day sale OF delicious home cooked
foods by the Christian Endeavor So
ciety.
Mrs. Jim Harper from Fondis WIS.,
tied with the E. T. Harper family on
Tueday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15
MARRIED IN COLORADO SPRINGS.

On March 18th at the home of the
grocm's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Severin, at 529 N. Nevada Ave,
Colorado Springs, Mr.. Hart T. SEVERN
and Miss Susie A. Gaylor were Joined
in marriage. The brides mother and
also her sister, Miss Lucy, accompa-
MED the happy couple to the Springs.
They will be at home TO their friends
after April 1st on the Lewis Brazel-
ton place. The best wishes of the
community go with them for their
future happiness.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15

Mae Squires and Annie Murray
visited at Mr. Welche's home Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs Hoepner and mother,
Mrs. Parker. were Sunday visitors
at Bob Parker's. helping the bean
do their threshing. Ed
Dietrich and Ed Clark had a sack a
piece while Bob Parker had 16.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Brezelton Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. John Rhudy Sun
day. They have returned from Mis-
souri, after a three months stay
with relatives. While there Mrs.
Rhudy was in very poor health,
while Mr.. Rhudy was quite well
We welcome you back and hope you
will not go there very soon again
A number of friends of Mrs. TIL
lie Dittemore took their dinner and
proceeded to havs Z good old fash
ioned time last Wednesday, thereby
showing the esteem and love in
which she is held in our neighbor-
hood. Our loss is another's gain.
Mr. Oljker has Murray's house
almost completed.
Ed Clark and wife took dinner
Monday at Jas Knights.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15
sPRINGDALE HAPPENINGS.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Clark attended
the sale at j. c. F. Clark's ranch
March 5th, and Mrs. S. N. Miller
and children returned to visit the re-
mainder of the week.
Gladys Schisser is visiting at C. C.
Peterson's the past week.
Mrs. Gus Wright was in Denver
last week and returned Fridays
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15


There is big advantage to you In
knowing precisely all that you want
to know about a supply of anything
before you get It. The more you
remove uncertainty from your farm
ing business, the more will you pros
per
. We make possible for you to count
absolutely on one of the very biggest
factors in your crop-producing-fa
implements.
We keep right at your hand, here
in our store, for your investigation.
a choice stock of highest quality i'm
provements especially adapted for
this community.
Yet this stock OF ours Is merely an
outpost, SO to speak. for an immense
supply. close at hand-mobilized for
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15

prompt dispatch to meet the needs OF
this entire section. And this bigger
supply is at your service through our
service.
If you are not sure as to Just what
you want. you can find out quickly
through our service. You can mako
your choice intelligently before you
buy. There Is no vexations waiting
no uncertainty as to what you are
going to get. You get just what you
want, and get IL when you want It.
You get satisfaction; its doubly guar
anteed-by us and by the manufac-
turer.
Our service takes the gamble" out
OF farming 80 far as implements are
concerned. Call on us for any farm
implements you want.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15
BUY YOUR TRACTOR NOW
NAVE MONEY
>AVE HIRING HELP
AAVETIME

The Rock Island Pow Company advise that all orders
ceped for tractors for delivery after April will carry
$2OO w advance This will not affect trade
covered for all need this the old price
We will not take the advance but will give customers
the benefit Next the outfit buy will bring much
as you for it, and maybe We give you the bene
fit of 5000. 90 raise now.
And bear in mind that when you buy HEIDER you
getting the very hghestcass machine the market Moth
ing cheap about it and record for up-keep that is
passed by
They cost little then but they far cheaper
in the long
WE KNOW. THAT'S OUR BUSINESS
Don't take any chances. OUR SERVICE PROTECTS YOU
THE RICE MOTOR
& TRACTOR COMPANY
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15
OUR SERVICE
And What 1t Means To You
We Help You Get Just What You Want
lust When You Want 1t

Our stock is os.ly connected with big supply of Inn
plements selected especially for this section
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-15

Ellis Hughes is carrying the mail
John Rogers having resigned and at
present is working in the bank, TAX
ing the place vacated by Mr. Swan
son.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-27
WANTFD-TO RUY

1913 FORD touring car. phone Mr..
keebler- Moline Y NJ. {. A, after
$50 p m
SECOND hand money extractor: cali
X. ! 1S91-k; 1928 Thirty-irst ST
POTATOES. Davenport Fruit co
90 East Second St Dav. 516S
LIBERTY bonds snuuld be bought
and held by the pubIic-it helps
WIN the var. We buy Liberty bonds
forced TO sell-at New York stock
Exchange prices. Room sos Secur-
ltE building, Davenport Hours, s
J. m to 80 p. m. Open on We'd
resdays and SATURDAYS onlv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-27
Chicago Live stock.

Chicago. Aug 27--HOE receipts.
1900 market very slow with
n-,ces about steady al yesterday 5
average ton. 1890: butchers. 1890
Mss. lights. IsIOSl9 so, packing.
11T0TIS.75. rouEhs. 11I0617-65,
bulls. l7.65Gl9.75; pigs, $1,000
1880
s,esdvf but butchers lower. Prime
natives a. 1890. established d new
record beef cattle choice and
rrfme. .0oTISg0- common and
medium. 1059Gl7.00. butchers p.
-75al450. Gamers and cutters,
-66G 500. stoCkcrS and feeders.
rood. choice and fancy, t0.75G1&.25:
Inferior. common and medium. 500
Iln7E. veal calves. I715dlS.00;
western range beef steers. l400T
l-.25- COWS and heifcrs. 9.25T13.00-
sheep receipts. $4,000: market
mostly slow with bidding 10 to 25C
lover. Lambs. choice and prime.
IT5odIS.S5. medium and good,
7sn0GIT50. culls. 10000 l4.00:
feeders. I6.5OTI7.SH. ewes. 1o.5OT
I2I5. cullz, 450d 300; breeders.
I250d
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-27
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
STOCKS STRONGER
BUT DEALS ARE FEW

New York, Aug 27.-The stock
market developed a stronger tone
today. but dealings were far be
low those of the previous forenoon.
Specialties were favored by trad
ers, although rails and popular in
dustrisls more than held their
ground. especially Canadian Pa
cific and United States steel, the
former showing three point ad-
vance at noon
Marine preferred, Utah copper,
stec! foundries and the so-called
distilling issues were among specu-
iative issues to show gains of one
10 IL points French LIS
made their highest quotation of the
year at 100 IA.