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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-05

The big fellow started this season
with rush. winning his first Ave
games, but soon encountered a streak
Of hard luck ami dropped seven or
eight games in a row. most Of these
contests going against him by mar
row margins. Toney Is perhaps the
standing six feet three and one-half
inches tall and weighing about 220
pounds. He Is a rugged son of the
soil and could pitch every day IL nee
essary.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-05
Safeguarding of
Crops Discussed

a At a meeting Of the state advisory
committee Of the explosives depart
ment of the United States bureau Of
mines, called in Fargo by W. P. Por-
terrified, explosives inspector for
North Dakota, the matter Of safe
guarding the crops, threshing ma
chinery and buildings Of North Da-
kota during the harvesting and
threshing period was discussed.
The government has $50 men en-
ployed in this state to sell explosives,
and besides this number, there are
$50 Intelligent observers" whose
duties are to cooperate with the
committee and licensors in seeing
that the laws and regulations in re-
gard to the sale and use Of explosives
are enforced.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-05

Hats are always the first heralds
Of an approaching season and now
we are beginning to hear from them
what will be worn in the fall and
winter.
Hats have always been an inn
portant part Of every woman's ward
robe, but this year they will be even
more important, for the one prac-
teal suit which the smart and eco
nomical woman will buy will have to
be camouflaged by many hats. This
year the war economist will buy one
suit Of some dark and wholly tncon-
spicuous material and she will buy
as many hats as her pocketbook and
mood will allow. Then her hat may
change her suit from a tailored cos
tune to morning gown, from that
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-05

The juxtaposition Of advertise
ments, which are often placed in a
haphazard fashion, sometimes pro-
duces a startling effect.
Even a benevolent looking ecclesi-
astic smiled in the tramcar as his
benign gaze travelled from Are you
eating Green's jams?" to the text
underneath, Prepare to meet thy
God"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-05
Police Arrest
Alleged Thief

Fargo police Saturday evening ar
rested Joseph III. Lash for Lawrence
county, Illinois, authorities, where
he is wanted on the charge Of en-
bezzIement. He is being held pend
ing the arrival Of an officer. De-
tails OF the charge are not known
here. Lash was stopping in the city
en- route west.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-05
Briefly Told
HubbeIrs Coffee.-Advt.

HubbeIps cofree-Advt.
Shop at Rickers.-Advt.
Herbst's for hosiery.-Advt.
Call Liberty Taxi Line-5S1 -Advt.
Have Knight Prtg. Co. print it.--Adv.
Hendrickson's shoes for style. -
Advt.
Call the yellow Taxi Phone Sill
Advt.
Nick Konen Taxi. Phone 49,. =
Advt.
Adyt.
Gas ranges connected and repaired
by O. g. Miller, the gas man. Second
hand gas ranges for sale. Phone
1856 or 3541-W.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-05
NEW DRAFT GALL,

ST. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 5.-A new
draft call for 1000 Minnesota regis
trants--the largest call yet received
today came from Washington. The
men will entrain during the five day
period beginning August % for Camp
Grant Ill
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-05

Hello, Aaronl Hear you've got
married. What kind Of match did
you make? z" queried the first VIII
lager.
Well, neig1bor, I dIdn't do ais well
as / expected-but, to tell the truth,
don't think she did, either" his
snsiahbor replied.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-05

The following was heard on q
street car one cold day in winter in
a Canadian city. At a corner the
car was boarded by a husky soldier
in the picturesque Highland uniform
the kits Of which leave the knees
bare. On the car was a young dude
still in multi, seated with his best
girl.
The girl cast admiring chances at
the attractively uniformed 'kiltie,'
much to the displeasure Of her slack
er escort. So he endeavored to make
fun of the uniform by remarking:
II think that outfit is most ridicu-
lous. That fellows knees look as If
they were frozen"
The kiltie, overhearing the COM
ment, glanced contemptuously at the
dudes civilian clothes. then scorn-
fully replied:
"Well, young fellow. it is a sure
thing my knees aren't as cold as
your feet" The Stacker got off at
the next stop.
A well-known Englishman was
abruptly and said: But l must not
further occupy the time of a busy
man."
mot at ALL" exclaimed the editor;
II am always pleased"
"Oh, was referring to myself"
was the placid rejoinder.
Old Caesar thought he knew some
thing about the tented field, having
followed his master as body servant
through the war between the states,
but Camp Jackson was a revelation
to him.
Yer mean, Maus Jeems," he cross
examined his young NAUSEA, dat desc
young gem'n can't dring nothin'
stronger'n spring waterT'
That's all.'
"And no froIickin' wild de gals?"
t'None whatever"
IAN no swearin' at de mules?"
Against regulations"
'Lor', Maus Jeems, disher amt no
camp. Disher's a camp meetin'!"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-05

British soldier with armored waist
The photo shows a front view Of
the steel wafstcoats now being made
for the British troops in the
trenches. They are found to be very
effective as a protection against
spent bullets, D shrapnel fragments
and bayonet thrusts. They weigh
less than Eve pounds and are made
OF a large number Of small steel
plates connected by welded steel
rings. They are worn under the
tunic.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-05
Three Russian
Dukes Executed

Paris, Aug. 5.-tFIavas Agency -
Three Russian Grand Dukes. one of
whom seems to be Nicholas Nicho-
levitch, former commander in chief
of the Russian armies. have been
executed by the Bolsheviki, accord
ing to Moscow advices to The
Bayerische Zeitung. OF Mupich
Former Grand Duke Nicholas
Nichoalaievitch was reported june
13, 1917. to have been arrested at
Tiflis and early in the present year
his death was reported in German
newspapers. These reports. how
ever. were not confirmed and were
later denied by reports from Russia,
The former grand duke was report
ed to have been arrested at Moscow
July IA. Late in July an Amster-
dam dispatch stated that four grand
dukes had been seized at Ekaterin-
burg by members Of an unidentified
band. The names Of these grand
dukes were Igor. Constantine, ivan
Constantinovitch and Srge Mich
aeloVitch
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-05

Fall hats received. Holderman's.-
Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-05

At a political meeting the speaker
made a jest. and finding that his
audience had missed the point, he
said playfully:
II had hoped that you would laugh
at that.
Then from a remote corner Of the
hall. a plaintlve voice broke the ST.
lence: Il laughed, mister.
Then everybody did.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-05

General Franchet- Egperey is the
new commander of the French forces
at the SaIoniki front. He is one Of
the leaders Of the Franco Italian
army which is advancing now in
Albania.
The Press., 1918-10-03

LaVergne Dimock has sold AhiS auto mobile to Mr. Peters of Stafford spEinaa.
The Press., 1918-10-03
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Miss Rose Grace of Athol. Mass, is visiting Miss Addie Spelman.
 Mrs. Robert J. TrOmley of Ware house Point has been spending a few days with Miss Mayme Burke of West Main street.
 The Stafford Oys who were intend ing tO enter the student training corps at StOFrs are home waiting to be called for their examination. The examining physician has been i'll for the past week.
 Private Walter BOusquet died at Camp Devens last Friday. He was the first Stafford boy who succumbed to the attack of the Spanish influenza and is also the first lad from this town to die while in the service. The body was taken to the home of his mother in Springfield. Mass. where military funeral was held last Monday morning.
 The Current Events club will begin the years study Monday evening at 7.30 The program in charge of Mrs. F. Fl. Spelman. Mrs. c. Brown, Mrs. \. Jacobsen will be as follows: Patriotic Societies of America and their work: Laws Regarding the Flag. Salute to the Flag by the Club: Readings from President Wilson's Speeches: Music. HOstesses: Mrs. F. F. Leach. Mrs. F. F. Patten.
 Tha annua! nCCrimg of the mission ary societies of the Congregational church was held with Mrs. Rees at the parsonage Tuesday afternoon. The following officers were elected: President. Mrs. c. F.. Butterfield: vice president. Mrs. F. F. Leach: secretary and treasurer of the foreign society. Miss F. T. Chandler; of the home. Mrs. Lewis Mclaughlin: directresses. Mrs. M. A. Harris and Mrs. J. H. Valentine.
 This week the Red Cross appeals to the American public for donations of household linen. An emergency has arisen in our war hospitals in France and elsewhere. The linen supply
 
 Cross Is asking for 6.OOO,OOO articles in order that the needs may be met. To purchase these articles in the open market would almost exhaust the supply and result in disarrange- ment of prices. The success of this campaign will depend wholly on the self-sacrifieing spirit of the people. Our local branch is asked to give the following: l50 bath towels, 300 hand towels. 25 napkins. 225 mems handkerchiefs. 95 sheets. none smaller than 62x99 inches. These articles should be nearly new and strong rather than fine. Articles may be left at the Red Cross rooms Friday and Saturday afternoons from till o'clock. The people of Stafford re- spOnded most generously to the ap- peal for clothing for the Belgians and 3250 pounds of clothing were sent.
The Press., 1918-10-03
HOLLAND

The annual town meeting will be hela at the town hall on Monday at g a. m.
 Mrs. Margaret Meeker was the weekend guest of Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Case. s2
 Mrs. Bessie Mortar has taken a po- sition in the White, Corbin envelope works in Rockville.
 MT. and Mrs. Raymond Rhodes and children of Rockville have moved into part of the Meacham house.
 John Letan will sell at auction at the Carlos Tilden place on Tuesday, at 10 a. m. his stock, farming tools and household furniture.
 The Fourth Liberty Loan is being canvassed for by an energetic corps of workers. Holland is allotted $4O- 900, so all will have to do their best to put our old town over the top.
 There will be big war rally in the town hall Tuesday evening. Private l.. w. BarrOWs, who was decorated for bravery while fighting in the trenches, where he lost an arm, will speak, and there will also be an ad dress by Mir. Duffy, soldier.
 The funeral of Private Clifton New man, who died of pneumonia at Camp Devens last Thursday, was held from the Lee Methodist church Monday at 2 o'clock. The services were con- ducted by the pastor, Rev. William Barber, who spoke very fittingly. A number of the Spanish war veterans of Rockville attended the funeral and were the bearers. The interment was in the North cemetery The de- ceased was the son of MT. and Mrs. Frank T. Newman and is survived by two brothers; one Carl Newman, who is fighting in France and also by two sisters.
 The following advertisement for mail service is hung in the Holland post-Oftice: Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the fourth assistant postmaster general until Oct 23,, for carrying the United States mails for the term from Nov. 1, 1918 to June 30, 1922 on the follow ing described route of like running time as the postmaster general may prescribe. From Holland to Rock vile and back twelve times a week; motor vehicle to be used when road and weather conditions permit. Leave Holland daily, except Sunday, at 7.3O a. m. and , D. m., arrive at Rockville 8.15 and 5.45 D. m. Leave Rockville 9.3O a m. and 63O D. m. Arrive at Holland 1915 a. m. and 7.15 D. III. Bond required, $500.
 TOlland-WeSt Side
 School in the White district com menced Tuesday with Mrs. Tilden Jewett as teacher.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Mueller of New York have been visiting Mrs. Muel- ler's brother, John Weingartner, and family.
 MT. and Mrs. George Lamphear of Chaplin and MT. and Mrs. David Russ of Mt Hope have been recent guests at Phillip DOyle's.
 The infant child of MT. and Mrs. Carl Chapman is very ill at the Hart ford hospital where it has been for a number of weeks.
 Word has been received that Mrs. Marie Gatts Lasso's husband is criti- cally ill at Camp Devens. Martin Laubscher's son is also ill with influ- enza at the same camp.
 Miss Hazel West was taken ill with influenza in Hartford and was brought home where she was seriously ill for few days with complications follow ing the disease, but is now recovering.
The Press., 1918-10-03


 Missions" Leader, Mrs. Grant Han ner. District Superintendent Rev. G. G. Scrivener, will hold the quarterly conference in the church Tuesday evening. Every member is urged to attend.
 WELLINGTON
 Jane Snow Jelina, who is very ill at her mothers of influenza, con tracted it is said at Camp Devens.
 Miss Palmer and Mrs. Brown ac- cOmpanied Miss Hall to the meetings in South Woodstock last week on Wednesday.
 Members of the Lyons and KOrner families attended the funeral of Chas. Earle Smith, husband of RhOda Lyon at AttlebOrO and the burial at South ingtOn.
 Mir. Lamphier gave an excellent ad dress on the prohibition situation on Sunday, as always giving points of information in a way that the nearer retains in mind.
 Next Sunday, the 9th of October, at the church on the Hill, the Bible school will commence at 10 o'clock, and the preaching service at II, this time being followed for the next half year.
 Colds are very prevalent, but the generality of people are accepting the situation in a sensible way following advice, keeping warm and keeping their sneezes as far as practicable isolated.
 Allen Traver and wife of PrOvi- dence called on Mrs. Preston Tuesday. MT. Traver and sister, Miss Elsie, were among the favorite family rela- tives who as young people enjoyed va cations at Maple Corner.
 Howard Bligh, although still very weak, is recovering from his severe attack of grippe and pneumonia. Every possible precautiOn has been taken by the family and Dr. Converse to prevent contagiOn and evidently no one has been infected.
 Miss Dorothy Pierce of Providence, Red Cross nurse, who is recuperating from her service at Newport News, Va, is at the DimOck farm for visit. Her sister, Miss Florence May Pierce, has arrived overseas, and Miss Dor Othy is hoping for a call to follow in that line of service.
 The republican caucus for electing delegates to the senatorial and pro- bate conventions will be held at the hall in South Wilmington on Friday evening at o'clock. The caucus for nominating representatives and jus tices of the peace will be held at the same place next week Friday evening. s. s.
 Prescott Bennett of the navy, sta toned at Newport, R. l., son of Geo. Bennett of EastfOrd, who died of the prevailing distemper last week was a nephew of Mrs. Dr. Y. B. Converse and Miss Jessie Dean Bennett. The burial was in the family plot at East ford on Saturday., The funeral was set for Friday and Dr. Converse and family motOred across country to be present, but the body did not arrive. Miss Jessie Converse remained to at tend the services on Saturday. Every such fatility draws us community wise nearer together for not a home exists where the circle of relatives, friends, acQuaintances remains un- broken, and everyone feels an added obligation to do their share in the way of lending a hand as they are able.
 Moose Meadow.
The Press., 1918-10-03
SOMERS

Miss Rebecca Gager has as a guest, Miss Sylvia Baker of Longmeadow, Mass.
 Mrs. E. E. Niles of New York City is spending several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Russell.
 Charles w. Converse, a long time resi- dent of this place died in the Norwich State Hospital Monday after lingering illness. The burial will take place in the West Cemetery this afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Thomas lyric of Hazard vile will conduct the burial services.
 The funeral of Private Edward P. Han- ley, who died last Friday at Camp DeV- ems of pneum Onia, following influenza, was held in the Congregational church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. S. Curtis con- dncting the services. The King quartet of Thompsonville rendered three selec- tions. The bearers were two brothers, Arthur and Charles Hanley and Horace and Raymond Pease. The body was brought from Camp Devens with the usual military escort. Burial was in the West cemetery
 Miss Helen Needham of Florence, Ala, IS the guest of relatives and friends in town.
The Press., 1918-10-03

Frank Johnson intends to enter the student training corps at Storrs next | Saturday.
 John Ducharme has taken DO sitiOn with the Marlin. Rockwell Go of Norwich.
 Six pieces of cloth worth more than $l 900 were stolen from a box car stationed near the local freight depot last Thursday night. The car was sealed and ready for shipment. The cloth was owned by the Cyril Johnson Woolen Co. The tracks of automO- | ile wheels led to the belief that this is the same party that did so much raidimg of various Stafford mills last year.
 More than sixty relatives of An thOny Jacol sen had q very enjoyable time at the home of Peter BrOdersOn last Saturday evening. The meeting was in honor of the thirtieth anniver- sary of the marriage of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Jacobsen and the twenty fifth anniversary of the marriage of Mir and Mrs. Ozro Usher of Rock ville Numerous presents were given to both couples.
 The following warranty deeds have been filed in the office of the town clerk: Myron O. Kemp to Charles L. Lawrence. a tract of land contain ing 20 acres and situated in West Stafford. near other land owned by Kemp. between the old roads to Springfield and SOmers. Myron Kemp to William Pease. two tracts, one con- taining 14O and another 50 acres at Crow Hill near the property of M. H Chaffee. MT. and Mrs. Michael Jose fjak to Elias ShOmmy, a tract on the west side of West Main street running south westerly to Converse street with all buildings upon it.
 Miss Agnes Roberts, daughter of Peter l.. Roberts, died at her home on WestfOrd avenue at o'clock yes terday afternoon. She had been suf- fering from pneumonia for the past week. She was 19 years old and was graduated from the local high school in 1917. Since that time she has been engaged by Judge William H. Heald She made many friends during her school life who will grieve her death Besides her parents she leaves three brothers; Frank of Hartford, Charles, who is in France with the American troops and Donald who lives here. and three sisers, Alice, Dorothy and Beatrice all of this place. The fun eral will be held Saturday at g am at St. Edwards church.
The Press., 1918-10-03
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.

tMstteF un1er this head 10 cents a line1
 Watch for the fnIl page Liberty Loan advertisement, written hy Rev. 'Bt'iy Sunday. It's hummer.
 WANTED-A young girl to help care for children. Good opportunity for girl who wishes to attend high school, and good home in small family Inquire at The Press office
The Press., 1918-10-03

ing his vacation on the Island, re- turned to his home n Hampton last Friday
 Mrs. Wm. Taylor of South Coventry visited her daughters, Mrs. w. Chand- Ter and Mrs. F. Belcher, a few days last week.
 Mrs. Carrie Goodwill, who has been with her cousin, Wm. Ferry, for few weeks, returned to her home in Springfield on Monday.
 Miss Florence White has accepted a position in Glastonbury, and her mother, Mrs. Clarence White, accom- panied her there on Monday.
 Miss Eliza Chaffee, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Ida Agard, in Amherst, Mass, returned to her home this week for few days.
 The young ladies of the M. E. church will serve a meat pie supper in the vestry this Thursday evening. Adults, 25 cents; children, 15 cents.
 Methodist Church Notes: The pastors subject for next Sunday morning will be Whom did Jesus send?" The Epworth League topic for next Sunday evening will be Our Heritage from Early Methodist Home Missions" Leader, Mrs. Grant Han ner. District Superintendent Rev. G. G. Scrivener, will hold the quarterly conference in the church Tuesday evening. Every member is urged to attend.
The Press., 1918-10-03
EIeetrieO.

New York is estimated to have 2,5OC commercial electric vehicles. Chicago 1.O5O, and Philadelphia 15O.
The Press., 1918-10-03
Stafford Fair Called Off.

President w. H. Hall of the Stafford Springs agricultural society inter- viewed Gov Nj. H. HOlcomb on Mon day and the governor thought it would Le for the best interests of this part of the state to cancel the fair on account of the rapidly spreading epi- demic of Spanish influenza. This will be a disappointment to a large num- Ter of people. hut il seemed to be the best thing to do under the present conditions. Much work has been put in in preparing for the fair, involving quite an expense, which the society will have to bear. but the association is in a fiOurishing condition and can meet this expense without being seri- Ously handicapped.
The Press., 1918-10-03
War Savers Are Live Savers AND EVERY THRIFT STAMP PAST
 ED IN SENDS FIVE BULLETS TO.
 WARD BERLIN
You Can Save Money
 by Buying at Home.

A Hat to match your Fall Suit awaits you here.
 Georgette Crepes and Silks for nress- making.
 Silk TaSsels and Fringe and Fur 0na. ments.
 See our new Kid Gloves while the as. sortment is good,
 2.cIasp Glace Kid Gloves in black and white, with contrasting stitching em. broidery and binding, at $2.25.
 Gray Suede, with contrasting embroid cry, $2. % and $2.50
 Novelty Bandalette Gloves in black and white with crochet embroidery in contrasting color at $500 =Gray Mocha Gloves-children's sizes, S1.50.
The Press., 1918-10-03
Moose Meadow.

Mrs. Ethel Hughes spent Saturday in Manchester.
 w. F. squier, with men, are cutting large field of corn for w. c. Ruby.
 Mir. PIumley of MonsOn, Mass, fore man for George Buck, is boarding at sunny Hill Farm.
 George Buck of Palmer has purchased the Sargent place, just over the Ashford line and is making extensive repairs on if