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The Holly chieftain., 1918-02-08
Mission Study Glass Organized

Mrs. r. r. Adams entertained a
small number of ladies last Tues
day afternoon to discuss. with them
the organization of mission study
class which resulted in the class
being organized with Mrs. r. r.
Adams, President, Mrs ]. /. Coch-
ran vice president, Mrs. J. G. Davis,
Treas. and Mrs. Harry Steele Secre-
tary. The first regular meeting
was held Tuesday of this week at
the parsonage eight ladies being
present.
Mrs. Adams gave a short talk on
Foreign Mission, Mrs. Cochran nd
Mrs. Steele rendered instrumental
duets, which were much enjoyed;
Miss Jane Davis gave vocal solo
accompanied by Miss Myrtle Davis
on the mandolin and little Elsie
May Law, gave a recitation. Mrs.
n. w. Law conducted the devotion
ais. The class now numbers thir-
teen and expects to be double that
number by the next meetig, Feb.
18th.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-02-08

shth0ritively Of means of correct
ing them. z. r. Jones. secretary of
the c1ut ard erstwhile dairyman
spoke before the club of the value
of . system of accounts even In
farming operations.
Following the discussions Edward
Klein reminded those present of the
great work President Partridge and
Secretary Jones afe doing for the
promotion of Dairying In this Sec
tion and proposed that . vote of
thanks be extended them by the
club. This was done by . unani-
nous vote.
At the close of tlfe evenings pro
gram refreshments were sery<ed,
fresh cream cheese secured by Mr..
Partridge during his trip to New
York state. being included In the
menu.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-02-08
U. S. Marshall Makes Arrest at
Towner

The little town of TOwner thirty
miles north on the Missouri Pa
cific r. r., was the scene of much
excitement last Monday afternoon
when Ed. Williams, peculiar char
acter of that vicinity, was arrested
by U. S. Marshall, for being a
Pro-German sy1npathiZer 1t seems
that Eddie, as he is commonly
called, has spent much of his time
the past few months going about
condemning the President of the
United States and saying many
things to raise the ire of any true
patriot. Last week U. s. De
tective was in TOwner several days
and the arrest Monday was the re-
suit of his visit. Williams drove
into town in his car, called at the
postoffice for his mail and then
walked across the street where he
was met by the U. S. marshall and
placed under arrest. The through
freight was stopped and the two
boarded the train for Denver.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-02-08
Ben Goodman in France

= Ben Goodman. who recently ar
rived in England with an aviation
corps from America, has arrived in
France and will soon be on the
firing line. He writes the following
interesting letter to his parents in
Holly:
Dear Mother and Father:
I am in France. We are in a
building and the best we have been
in since we came across. We are
in an old city where Napoleon had
garrison. The food is fine and
you can buy everything you want.
There is plenty of candy in all the
stores.
I am feeling fine but haven't done
anything yet. A big snow storm
is coming and it is very cold.
I'll tell you all the news when I
get back, SO don't worry.
Love from Ben.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-02-08
MARCH 2Ist TO Be
ANNUAL DAIRY DAY
Cow Club, Cooperating With Com
mercil Club, Planning for Re
cord-Breaking Event

Thursday, March 2lst, has been
decided upon as the date Tor the
Dairy Day in Holly. The event will
be given by the Holly Cow Club
and by the Commercial Club, CO.
0herating. This is always big
day and those who have the matter
in hand feel confident that it will
be no less a success this year than
in the past and if the weather is
favorable all past events will no
doubt be eclipsed.
The forenoon will be devoted
largely to judging stock. At noon
there will be big banquet and in
the afternoon a big parade. At
night Big Red Cross dance will
be given for those who enjoy this
kind of entertainment and the Com
mercial Club rooms will be thrown
open to those who prefer to spend
the evening there. Entertainment
will be provided at the rooms to
make the evening pleasant as well as
entertaining. DR.. Martin, of the
state college at Fort Collins, so well
and favorably known to Holly peo-
pie, will be the judge of stock.
Further announcements will ap-
pear in these columns from time
to time as the plans for the day are
developed.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-02-08
Ladies Attention

Do you read the Chieftain? If so
you will not fail to see this short
notice, which tells you that next
Tuesday February 18th at 300
O'Clock p. m. the WOmans Civic
Club of Holly will hold it's second
regular meeting. This is Abraham
Lincoln's birthday. Come to the
club rooms and do double duty.
Help celebrate this great mans
birthday, and be dutiful to the
Civic Club.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-02-08
GOULD HOLLIS TELLS Of
LIFE At CAMP FUNSTON
Holly hoy ON Yuxiough Speaks In
tsrsstingly se Camp Lite and
Experiences.

At the Presbyterian Church last
Sunday evening Mr.. Gould Hollis,
oIfe of the church's Honor Roll
members, here on brief leave af alb
sence from Camp Funston. spoke
of the life of the soldier in that
great training camp, one of the
largest in the country. Mr.. Hollis
is Holly boy. His parents Were
pioneers, coming here some twenty
years ago. This church is always
glad to recognize and honor those
on its Honor Roll. and Mr.. Hollis
at the service Sunday night said
some abundantl worth while
things. He said the men were re-
quired to sing whether they could
or not, because singing developes
deep breathing and helps to keep
up their cheer and courage. He
had many good things to say of the
Red Cross work. He spoke OF the
Y. NJ. G. A. work. and the great
good that association is doing in
many practical ways, as well as in
the great religious meetings con-
Quoted by some of the foremost
ministers in the country. DIR. E. B.
Pratt. who has been twice in meet
ings in Holly, is at Camp Funston
now. Mr.. Hollis told of how we'll
the government provided for it's
soldiers. There was no criticism of
the administration at Washington
here! He said, I'VE are well taken
care of have gained about twenty
pounds in weight. You needn't feel
sorry for us! I am sorry for you,
for what the war is costing you
You have to give up your boys,
some of you. and your money in
taxes and contributions to war
funds. and your time and strength
in Red Cross work. Don't feel
sorry for us. We wouldn't get out
of the army, If we could, now that
we are in it. And we are anxious
to go over the water to the firing
line just as soon as we can, and do
something to bring the victory that
will end this war. And II some of
us shall have to "go west, as they
say now. as SOME of us will, we'll
be remembered as among those who
helped to bring the only victory
that will bring q world peace. We.
are eager to get over and get at the
job. We wouldn't quit II we had
the chance.
Such words as these will help us
all to Keep the Home Fires Burn
ing.
N,
The Holly chieftain., 1918-02-08
NOTES OF the
HOLLY SCHOOLS
Holly Wiley Game Postponed. 0lss
Club Popular as Entsrtsinsrs.
City Teachers ~ Hosts.
{ By Parke Sayre)


Last week the girls team was not
in condition to play SO it was again
requested of Wiley to postpone the
game until tonight that the double
header might be played. No no
tice came from Wiley till about
three minutes until twelve Friday
noon and the train was to come in
at 1901. Standing by our agree
ment THE game was postponed un-
til tonight.
Though there are some read1ust-
ments in the boys team, Coach
Keith started them to work IN
earnest Monday evening. And ~
is now the sentiment OF the scnooi
that win or loose we are In LOT 'iie
true principles and spirit OF clean
snortsmanship. and that there Is
going to be team to compete WIN
Wilex or any other school on theSe -.
grounds only Where there's wiii
there's a way" SO look out the hrs'
grades may clean up on Wiley
The Holly chieftain., 1918-02-08
A YrisnA's osssting

Id like to be the sort OF friend that
you have been to me,
I'd Nike to be the help that you've
been always glad to be,
I'd like to mean - much to you
each minute of the day
As you have meant. old friend of
mine. to me along the way.
I'd like to do the big things and
the splendid things for you.
To brush the gray from out your
skies and leave them only blue;
I'd like to say the kindly things
that SO oft have heard
And feel that could rouse your
soul the way that mine you've
stirred.
I'd like to give you back the joy
that you have given me,
Yet that were wishing you need
1 hope will never be;
I'd like to make you feel as rich as
/, who travel on
Undaunted in the darkest hours
with you to lean upOn.
I'm wishing at this very hour that
/ could but repay
A portion of the gladness that
you've strewn aiOll4 my way.
And could 1 have one wish this
year; this only would it be:
I'd like to be the sort OF friend that
you have been to me
w. 8. S.
DS.AA -. 49,,
The Holly chieftain., 1918-02-08
Presbyterian Church

Next Sunday, February 10, morn
ing services and Sunday School at
1890. Evening services at 1880.
Sermons by the pastor, the Rev
Wiley X. Wright. Morning: The
Greatest Honor That Can Rest Up
on A Mortal" Evening: 'The Life
in Christ" A cordial welcome to
all.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-02-08
Glee Club.


One of the most delightful ana
original musical numbers that mas
heen heard in Holly was rendered
hv the Girls Glee Club with orches-
ira accompaniment There were
hut very few of the audience VINO
had heard that most popular song
Of the battle front Smile! Smile!
smile!" but if you noticed how
everyone in the crowd was taken
by it there is no mystery as to why
the applause was such as it was.
The Teachers Reading Circle Will
meet tonight at the High school,
where our teachers will be hosts to
the Teachers of surrounding schools
including Granada. Many impor-
tant subjects of interest to pedago
CUES will be discussed. Others are
welcome.
Parents should watch that their
children lose no time from now on.
It is far more important than many
narents realize that not q day
should be lost. There is COM
pulsory law which many do not
understand. All children from
to 16 should be in school every day.
If they have to Be out for work or
for any other reason than sickness
a Permit must be had according TO
law, from the Superintendent. He
must give written permit, cover
ing the time the child has to be out.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-02-08
w. S. s.

Glenn Pinkham came down from
Bristol the latter part of last week
for few days visit with relatives
and friends. Glenn contemplates
enlisting in the army at an early
date.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-02-08
W. s. s.
Runaway Team Strike Car

A team belonging to Guy Elmore
broke loose from the post to which
they were tied, in the second block
on north Fourth street, Tuesday
morning and ran south, cOlliding
With Ford car belonging to Jessie
Wright, who lives north of town.
The Ford car body was badly da-
mayed, the wind shield was broken
and other damages was done. This
is the car which was given away as
prize in the Chieftain circulation
contest last spring.
Many will remember the diligent
work done by Jesse last year in the
Chieftain contest, and the winning
OF this car as his reward. He is
student In high school and drives
the car in to school from his home
five miles out and it is very unfor-
tunate that such an accident
should have happerted. His many
friends hope that his car may soon
be repaired and in running order.
w. S. S.
Mr. Frank Puntenney of the
Rocky Ford National Bank was
in town Sunday and spent the day
with his family. Mr.. Puntenney
says he likes Rocky Ford and his
new position fine
The Holly chieftain., 1918-02-08
Death Calls william Allen.

William Allen died at the home of
his son Clyde, thirteen miles south
west of Holly, the first of the week.
Death was due to paralysis. De
ceased was 81 years of age and had
been in poor health for the past
six months.
MIR. Allen came to Colorado about
year ago from Gage, Oklahoma
and has since made his home with
his sons Clyde and George, south
of town. The body was shipped to
Gage for burial, George Allen &C.
companying the remains to their
last resting place.
w. S. S..
The Mission Study Club Of the
Presbyterian Church will meet at
the home of Mrs. F. H. Allen Thurs.
day February l4th at 2:aO.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
TELLS HOW CASH WAS SPENT
Charles Eisenman of Defense Body
Gives Senate Committee State
ment-To Frame New Law.

Washington. Jan. An further in
vestigation Of clothing and other army
supply contracts negotiated by the
civilian supplies committee of the
council of national defense, the SEN
ate military committee received from
Charles Eisenman. vice chairman of
the contracting committee, a state
ment of merchandise bought from firms
whose members or employees are or
were connected with the committee.
OF supplies worth about $500. 00O.OO0
bought during the last eight months
Mr. Eisenman's statement discloses
that SIPS, S30,0 600 worth came from such
concerns. but that all except $780,
064 worth was contracted for before
the contractors representatives be-
came connected with the committee.
Members Of the military committee
are prepared to frame prospective leg
islation, as first results of the In
duiry. Chairman Chamberlain plans
to introduce today a bill to create
new cabinet member known as the
secretary of munitions. to have COM
plete charge Of all war material pur-
chasing. II is promised virtually
unanimous committee support.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
CITY RAZED BY QUAKE
CAPITAL OF GUATEMALA PRAC-
LEGALLY WIPED OFF MAP.
One Thousand Persons Killed and
$4,000 Are Homeless in Streets,
Says Reports.

Washington, Jan. 2. - Guatemala
City, the capital of Guatemala. has
been wiped off the map by earthquake;
1000 persons are dead and $4,000 are
homeless In the streets.
News of the destruction of the city
reached Washington in cablegram
from Guatemala City received by the
navy department through it's radio
system.
Orders have been issued by the
navy department to all of its vessels
In the vicinity of the Gulf of Hon.
duras and the Pacific coast of Guate-
mala to give all the assistance posi-
Bile to the stricken pOpulace.
The American consulate was de-
strOyed in the quake that occurred be-
tween December % and 2S.
The American legation building was
standing on the 2Sth, but was filed
with refugees. 1t also has gone
down. according 10 the latest report.
Our charge d'affaires was instructed
by Secretary Lansing to inform Presi-
dent Cabrera that this country desired
to be of every possible assistance to
the sister republic
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
AS to the Farmer.

The number of farmers who will pay
income taxes has not been estimated
by the government officials, but II is
certain they will form a large percen-
tage of the 100000 persons assessed
who never before have paid an income
tax. The average farmer does not
keep books but If he avails himself Of
the services of government experts
who will be sent to aid him. it will not
be difficult for him to ascertain the
amount of his net income.
The farmer is making out his return
may deduct depreciation In the value
of property and machinery used in the
conduct of his farm. and loss by fire.
storm or other casualty. or by theft II
not covered by insurance. Expenses
actually incurred in farm operation
may be deducted, but not family or liv-
ing expense. Produce raised on the
farm and traded for groceries, wearing
apparel. etc. is counted as living ex.
penditures and cannot be deducted.
Salaries paid by the state or a polio
teal subdivision of the state are ex-
enpt. A farmer holding the job Of
county supervisor, for instance. does
NOT have to include his salary In his in-
come tax return.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
NATIONS BIG FOOD SURVEY
Duties o. folders of Foodstuffs Out
lined by Charles J. Brand,
Chief Of Bureau.

Washington. Jan. An dealers In
and holders of foodstuffs In quantities
substantially greater than family sup
plies should report I'm the war emer-
gency food survey Of the United
States TO be made as Of January 1.
even though they do not receive inquiry
blanks by mail. according to state
ment made here by Charles J. Brand.
chief of the bureau Of markets of the
United States department of agricul-
ture, who has the big war inventory In
charge.
I'VE have attempted to send sched-
ules from Washington to each of the
hundreds of thousands Of firms and in
dividuals who handle the food supply
of the country. but obviously it has
been physically impossible to reach
them all" said Mr.. Brand. "All deal
ers, manufacturers and warehousemen
having any food In their possession.
and all other concerns, such as hotels
and institutions having more than $3.50
worth of food on hand, should arrange
to report their holdings of December
81, whether schedules have been deliv-
cred to them or not. In case they do
not receive schedules by January ,,
they should write for copies to the bu-
reau of markets, United States depart
ment of agriculture, at Washington, or
should call at or write to one of the
many branch offices throughout me
country
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
AGREE TO FREE PRISONERS
ton Of Commercial Relation.
Decided Upon.

Brest-LltcrSk, Jan. 2.-ProvisiOnal
agreement on a series OF important
points, including liberation of war pris-
oners and resumption of commercial
relations was reached by the delegates
Of Russia and thu central powers in
discussion of issues which, in the event
of general peace, would have to be
settled among the nations represented
in the negotiations here.
This provisional discussion was ter
minated on Friday, the basis of an
agreement adopted being reached I'M
der the reservation that it was to be
examined by the governments repre-
sented by the delegates
Speedy resumption of diplomatic and
consular relations is embraced in the
understanding. II is set forth that
there shall be immediate stoppage Of
economic warfare, establishment a.
commercial intercourse and the organ
ICED exchange of commodities.
A substantial understanding was az
rived at on which the basis of econom.
ic relations shall be settled per
manently.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
ALLIES SCoRN PEACE TERMS
Both Britain and France Against
Germans Proposals-Lloyd-
George Gives Views.

London. Dec. 31.-"Achievement of
the purposes for which the allies are
fighting Is essential to the future free
dom and peace Of mankind" says Pre-
mier LIoyd-George in letter which he
sent to the labor congress. The pre-
mier's statement is regarded as the
British reply to the German peace Of
fer.
Paris. Dec. 3l.-France will not ac-
cept a peace based on conditions be-
fore the war, Foreign Minister PichOn
declared in replying in the chamber of
deputies to the German proposals. He
said Germany was seeking to protract
the negotiations with the Russians and
10 re-establish commercial relations,
believing that in this way the bolshe-
Wiki might be checkmated.
In his speech, referring 10 the war
aims of France. Pichon said the first
was To conquer. but why?" he went
on. ITO assure n world peace Of JUS
tice and fraternity We desire the lib
GRAFTON of our occupied territories. just
PREPARATION for what has been forcibly
torn from US, refrigeration of Alsace-
Lorraine, reparatlon for damages sus-
'ained and n guaranty of durable peace
by international agreements"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
The Versatile Barber.

Some years ago there was boom
town, Blessing, on the gulf coast of
Texas, relates the New York Evening
Sun. A newcomer built shack there
near the railway station. On one side
he had a barber chair and necessary
equipment, and on the other forge
and anvil. Between the two trades he
managed to make a living.
One day travelling salesman went
into the shack, threw himself into the
barber chair and asked that he be
shaved so he could catch train that
was due in fifteen minutes.
The proprietor looked across the
shack and shook his head.
Sorry, mister" he said, "but there's
a plowshare ahead of you"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
RUSS TO REJECT FOES PEACE
Germany's Demands Are Held Too un-
Observation-Disclosures Is for
Annexation.

Petrograd. Jan. 1.-THE chances of
n separate peace between Russia and
the central powers being effected seem
remote because of what are regarded as
Germnny's unreasonable demands
Leon TrofZky, the bolSEeviki foreign
minister, and his associates take the
stand that the Baltic provinces are in
reality under military pressure while
they continue to be occupied by Ger
many
NJ. Famancff. a member Of the Rus
sian ,,eace delegation, read tie German
terms. which he characterized rs show
ing the positive annexation plans Of
the central powers and he declared
they were unacceptable In their pres
ent form. He added that the terms
had not been discussed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
TELL NEEDS OF ARMY
GENERALS GRERLE AND WRIGHT
BEFORE SENATE BODY.
Declare Pershing Amply Supplied With
Ordnance and Clothing-Camp
Bowie, Tex, Short.

Washington, Dec 3i.-Maj. Gen. Ed
win st. J. Greble, commander at Camp
Bowie, Tex, told the senate military
affairs committee on Friday that short
ages at that camp ranged from so per
cent In rifles to OF per cent in artillery
harness.
Although all the men at Camp DOni-
phan, Okla, are now well-clothed, the
command is still short for overseas
service and has not enough equipment
in rifles and heavy guns for the most
efficient training, Maj. Gen. William
Wright. the commander. told the com
mlttee General Wright and General
Greble, both OF whom recently return
ed from the French battle front, were
examined by the committee in execu-
ave session as to the equipment Of
General Pershing's forces and equip
ment at National army environments.
Then in a public hearing they We're
questioned as to their own camps.
General Pershing's troops. the Off
GERS said, have ample supplies of all
kinds. including ordinance, although
most Of the heavy artillery is borrowed
from the allies. They said that the
American expedition has plenty Of
clothing and that the only deficiency
in accOutrement was In motortrucks.
Secretary Baker, IN response to Il
resolution passed unanimously last
Wednesday urging the war department
to forego routine in supplying winter
clothing at various camps, replied by
letter that conditions had improved
by receipt Of beIated supplies and that
steps were taken Immediately to rem
edY shortages
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
PLOTTERS FIRE CITY
TWO BLOCKS IN BUSINESS DIS
TRIcT OF NORFOLK, VA,
SWEPT BY FLAMES.
MARTIAL LAW IS DECLARED
German Plot to Destroy Town Suspect
.d--Hugo Schmidt and II. X. Less
ing Arrested-Property Loss
Placed at $1,000. 900.

Norfolk, Va. Jan. 3.-NOrfolk was
swept by series of mysterious fires
on Tuesday which did S5,000,00o dam
age. German agents are blamed.
Hugo Schmidt and Ii. X. Leasing,
suspected of starting the fire, have
been arrested, charged with incendiar-
ism A German plot 10 destroy the
city is suspected. Schmidt claimed to
be an employee of the department Of
justice.
Norfolk Is under martial law. The
fire wiped out two blocks ir the heart
Of the business section.
Fifteen persons. suspected of COM
plicity In plot TO destroy the city, are
examined by agents of the department
of justice.
Federal authorities have established
special offices and secret service men
were rushed from Washington.
The fires destroyed houses, hotels
and apartments. Several explosions
marked the progress of the contlagra-
lions. The Monticello hotel, which
was destroyed was headquarters OF
army and naval officers. A thousand
hluejackets from the navy yard, 800
Home Guard troops and many volun-
teer special officers are patrolling the
streets.
One fireman was killed and three
seriously hurt.
Cold weather, freezing hydrants and
bad weather conditions generally In
terfered with the work of the tiremen.
Because Of the Importance of Nor
folk In connection with war prepare
tons, officials are making general
roundun Of all SUSPICIOUS characters.