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The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16
HeatIess Mondays No More.

Washington, Feb. 14.-Suspen-.
sion of the heatless Monday pre-
gram was announced yesterday
by Fuel Administrator Garfield,
with the reservation that it may
be put bach into force before the
ten-week period expires, if a re-
turn of bad weather brings an
other breakdown IN transporta-
ton.
At the same time DR.. Garfield
gave State fuel administrators
full authority to continue the
closing order in territory under
their jurisdiction if in their
opinion circumstances demand it.
With the exception of New
England, it is said there is little
probability it would remain in
force. In the New England
States it will be carried through
to March 25, the date for its term
ination.
The order was enforced in the
South on three Mondays, but
was lifted there last week.
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and accomplished by the war de.

and accomplished by the war de.
partment since April of last year.
Two others-just for example
were the perfection and execu-
ton of a plan of conscripting
over 100000 men, so fair, SC
equitable and so democratic, as
to cause no opposition worthy OF
the name; and the construction
in the United States of 80 can.
tOnments, any one of which is
equal in housing and communal
facilities to any city in Louisiana
or Mississippi, with the excep.
ton of New Orleans.
1t is the contemplation of the
completion of work of such mag
nitude which justly renders the
public impatient with those who
would examine the work for mi
croscopic flaws. The work ac-
complished by Secrstary Bakers
department in nine month is not
only infinitely greater and inf
nitely better than that ever per-
formed by any former war de-
partment of the United States,
but considering the fact he start
ed with practically nothing. it is
infinitely greater and infinitely
better than that performed with
in a similar duration of time by
the war department of any ma
tion. New Orleans Item.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16

PROOF UNDER ACT JUNE 6, 1912.
U. S. Land Office, Baton Rouge, La. |,
January 20, 1918
Notice is hereby given that Eugene
E Slayter, Of Colfax, La. Route l,
who, on Oct. %, 1912. made Adjoining
Farm Entry, No 05940, for southeast
quarter of southeast quarter, section
81, township north, range 2 west, La.
Meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make three-year proof to establish
claim to the land above described, be-
fore James j: O'Quinn, clerk of court,
at Colfax. La, on the 18th day Of
March, 1913.
Claimant names as witnesses: Geo.
W. Orr, Martin Davis, j. D. Slayter,
J. +. Buckaleu, all of Colfax, La, r.
F. d. No i.
E. d. GIANELLQNI,
feb9 Register.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16

The police jury proceedings on
our first page will be found in
teresting. Prest. w. A. Brown
lee reported the result of his trip
to Baton Rouge in the interest of
the Jefferson Highway, and said
it will be necessary to get the ap-
proval of the War Department to
build the road, but when approx
ed the government would aid in
its building. He is requested to
take the matter up at once with
Mr. Aswell so as to get this aid.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16
A Record Without Equal.

When-Secretary Baker told the
senate committee that it was not
within the power of the United
States to determine the theatre
of war, but it was was up to it to
open lines of communication to a
war theatre it found fixed, put
our soldiers there and maintain
ed them there, he added that, as
a part of this work, it was neces-
sary to build a railroad system
600 miles long from the point
of Decentralization to the base of
the American army. x y y
The job of constructing 600
miles of railroad system as dis
tinguished from railroad track
between the declaration of war,
April 6, 1917, and January l, 1918
most of the material for which
had to be transported 5000 miles,
and all of which had to be hand
led by American would
be considered a mans job in and
by itself. Already $40, 900, 600
worth of equipment has been
placed in this system-including
800 locomotives. 1900 freight
cars, 600 ballast cars, an unknown
number of troop cars, 100,000
tons of steel rails, 100000 ties,
and 5000 sets of switch and siding
equipment, besides all minor
equipment, such as fishplates,
spikes, etc.
Somewhere in France" on
this railroad system the engineers
have established an. ''intermedi-
ate depot" or base of supplies,
for the army that is in France and
for the army that is to be there.
This is a combination of a de-
partment store and an industrial
warehouse-co consisting of a series
of buildings covering an area of
six miles long and two miles wide.
Lest this seems preposterous, let
it be said that for every man at
the front an army requires 200
pounds each day of supplies of
all kinds. including food, cloth
ing, shells, small ammunition.
grenades, trench tools. commits
sary supplies, kitchen and eating
utensils, medical supplies and
tent equipment. With a force
of 500. 900 in France this means
the daily consumption of 100, 0OO,-
600 pounds of supplies, munitions
and equipment, all of which
must be handled by the Ameri-
can railroad system in France
and by the intermediate depot"
These are only two of a score
OF stupendous tasks undertaken
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, Resolutions of Respect.
Hall of Verda Lodge No. 1923 J
f, & A. M. )
February IL, 1918.

49, N~AJ ASt 4CAOs j
Whereas. it has pleased AL
mighty God the Great Architect
of the Universe, to call from la
Dor here below to the Celestial
Lodge above our beloved brother,
D. o. Morris. who died Jan. 10,
1918,
Resolved, That in the loss of
our Bro. Morris, Verda Lodge
has sustained a great loss, the
community a valuable citizen.
Resolved, That we bow inhum-
BILE submission to the will of God
in the dispensation of His provi-
dence and recognize that what
ever He does is right, and we ex-
tend to the bereaved family of
our brother our sincere sympathy
and condolepce, and pray tnat
the Lord God will be with them
in the hour of their grief.
Resolved, That these resolu-
tions be filed in the records of
the Lodge and a copy sent to the
bereaved family and same to be
published in the Colfax Chron-
icle, and that our Lodge be drap-
ed in mourning and that MEM
bers wear the usual mourning ac-
cording to our custom.
w. D. SANFORD,
G. L. GARRETT.
j. T. FREEMAN,
Committee on Resolutions.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16

First Draft Movement Begins Feb. %.
Washington, Feb. IA. The
movement of men to complete
the first draft, beginning Feb.
q, will not be completed within
five days, as originally planned,
but will be extended into March.
Movement not included in the
previous announcements will be-
gin March A moving more than
10000 men to Fort Oglethorpe
and Camp Funston.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16
We Pass Ii On

A man named Carl Bollweg
lives Emporia Kan. He was
born in Germany, but came to
this country thirty years ago.
Following is the Christmas card
he sent out to his friends:
Il speak from the viewpoint
of foreign-born. l, and millions
of others like me, came to this
country alone, without friends.
We sponged on all America, had
her free lands, her free schools.
and, above all, her spirit of OPEN
hearted comradeship. She owed
US nothing, but gave US all. We
swore allegiance to her flag, her
constitution and her laws. We
would be -recreants, ingrates,
perjurers and ours, if, in the hour
of her need, we counseled her
enemies and were disloyal to her
cause"
One of Bollweg's friends sent
a copy of the card to the Topeka
Capital. suggesting it was worthy
of that papers wide Circulation.
The Capital thought so, to, and
printed it. The Chronicle is glad
to pass it along.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16

According to the most authen-
tic advices there are approx
mately 100000 U. S. soldiers in
France. 1t has taken $50 or 30C
ship loads to carry them over,
and of all these ships the Tusca-
MIA is the only one the subma-
rines have succeeded in torpedo
ing.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16
Notice of Final Account.
18th Judicial District Court, Parish Of
Grant, Louisiana.

Succession Of Leander Willett-
No. 3449.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Le-
ander Willett has filed in this Office her
final account of administration. Any
opposition thereto must be filed in this
Office within ten days from date hereof.
Colfax, La, Jan. 26, 1918.
JAS J. O'QUINN,
Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16

Large numbers of drafted men
have been coming in this week
for medical examination. About
thirty failed to report, and are
thus automatically drafted into
the army.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16
Committee on Resolutions.

Mr.. ]. E, Mayo, of Shreveport,
was in town this week looking
after the interest of the new
lodge, The Fraternal Aid Union
that will be organized here Feb.
q.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16
Dissolution Notice.

Cofax, La, Feb. l, 1918.
The co-partnership heretofore exist
ing between J. A. Williams and A. G.
Buford, doing business under the name
of Brinker Hotel, is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. Hereafter neither
will be responsible for any debts con-
j. A. WILLIAMS,
f2 5t' A. G. BUFORD.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16

WANTED-Angora goats. One billy
and ten or twelve nannies. Address
Buyer, care of Chronicle. feb9.tf
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16
Can't Name Fiance As His Beneficiary.

Can't Name Fiance As His Beneficiary.
Washington, Feb. IA. Opera
tion of the War Risk Insurance is
breaking the heart and hopes of
many a Sammy's fiance.
A large number of soldiers ap-
plying for insurance have named
their fiance as beneficiaries, but
have been informed that this is
against the rules of War Risk In
surance.
Only wife, husband, child,
.grandchild, brother. sister, adopt.
ed brother or sister, stepbrother
or stepsister, parent, grandparent
or stepparent of the insured can
be named as a beneficiary.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16
For Sale.

One top buggy and harness. Bee
used but very little. Apply to
f2-2t MRS. w. A. JONES.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16
The Grant Parish Fair Association Re.
organizes.

The Grant Parish Fair Association Re-
organizes.
The Grant Parish Fair Associa-
tion met in the Office of the Ver-
da high school building Thursday
afternoon, Feb. z. Officers for
the coming year were elected as
follows:
/. j. M. Lang, reelected presi-
dent; j. w. Bryant. secretary;
Mrs. Zelma Bumgardner re-elect-
ed assistant secretary; D. H.
Wallace reelected treasurer. R.
L. Sloan was elected delegate to
attend the meeting Of the asso-
citation of parish fair officials in
Baton Rouge Feb. 8.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16

For Sale-A few Black Aberdeen
bulls, year old. j. II. McNeely.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16

Budget of Parish Expenses for 1918.
The following budget of expenses for
the parish of Grant for the year 1918
was adopted at the January meeting
OF the pvilce jury, viz:
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16

For Sale-One registered Percheron
stallion, 2 years old. ]. H. McNeely.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-02-16

For Sale-One registered Percheron
stallion, 2 years old. j. H. McNeely.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23
WIN. W. WATSON
DIES THIS MORNING

Death came suddenly this morn
ing about $50 to Mr. William w.
Watson, aged 81, one Of the best
known men of North High
street, and a widely known res
ident of this city. Mr. Watson
who resides at 3O1 North High
street, and has been employed
for some time at Cumbo as an oiler,
was by occupation meat cutter and
he was one of the most proficient in
this section. For years he had been
with Mr.. w. R. Kline and later with
Mr.. T. R. Kline at the Central Meat
Market, North Queen street His
turn at Cumbo was from 4 ito IL and
this morning he was off Early in the
morning he went out into the
slaughter house of Mr. T. r. Kline
TO sharpen a knife and had been
gone some time when Mrs. Rebecca
Martin had occasion to go out into
the slaughter house on an errard.
She was Mortified to find ythe mani
mate form of Mr.. Watson on the
floor. Dr. G. j. E. Sponseller, the cor
oner, was Immediately summoned
and after an investigation he an
nounced that Mr.. Watson had been
dead for some time, death being due
ito angina pectoris. The dead man
had long been sufferer from heart
trouble and number of times in
the past had experienced milder at
tacks of this disease. Recently he
had been complaining. but no one
entertained the the slightest idea
that he would thus be stricken. The
deceased was a native of this city
and enjoyed the friendship of a large
circle in the town and county. He ds
survived by his. widow, formerly
Miss Mollie Wolford; one brother,
MI. Tim Watson. of Cumberland,
and two sisters, Mrs. Lucy O'Conner
and Mrs. Charles Smurr. He was
also member of Tuscarora Lodge,
No. "a, I. o. o. F.
The funeral will be held Thurs
day afternoon
Mr.. Prices Funeral
The remains of the late Charles
Price, who expired at his home, 1921
North Queen street, took place fym.
the home Sunday afternoon at
O'Clock. Rev. DIR. Charles S. Trumf,.
of st. Johns lutheran Church, Of
ficiated and the remains were plac-
ed in the vault at Green Hill Gene
terry pending interment The pail
bearers were Messrs. John H. Blon-
del, Charles A. Teller, John w. Dean
George S. Hollida and T. E. Mat
thems.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23
DRINK HOT WATER
BEFORE BREAKFAST
Says you really feel clean. sweet
and fresh inside, and
are seldom i'll.

II you are accustomed to wake up
with . coated tongue. foul breath or
. dull, dizzy headache; or, II your
meals sour and turn into gas and
acids. you have real surprise await
ing you.
Tomorrow morning, Immediately
upon arising, drink a glass of hot
water with a teaspoonful OF limestone
phosphate in it. This is intended to
hrst neutralize and then wash out Of
your stomach. liver, kidneys and
thirty feet of intestines all the indi-
gestible waste, poisons, sour bile and
toxins. thus cleansing, sweetening and
purifying the entire alimentary canal.
Those subject to sick. headaches,
backache, bilious attacks. constipation
Or any form OF stomach trouble, are
urged to get quarter pound of lime
stone phosphate from the drug store
and begin enjoying this morning in
side-bath. It is said that men and
women who try this become enthu-
siastic and keep 1t up daily. It is a
splendid health measure for 1t Is more
important to keep clean and pure on
the inside than on the outside, because
the skin pores do not absorb impuri-
ties into the blood, causing disease,
while the bowel pores do.
The principle of bathing inside is
not new, as.millions of people practice
1t. Just as hot water and soap cleanse.
purify and freshen the skin, so hot
water and teaspoonful Of limestone
phosphate act on the stomach. liver,
kidneys and bowels. Limestone phos-
phats = a. tnexpensive white powder
and almost taDteleDS.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23
LASSIE WAS LOVED
BY TWO SOLDIERS

In her latest and greatest photoplay
pretty Peggy Hytand presents one
of the most touching love stories that
have ever been penned or acted.
Bonnie Annie Laurie" is the title of
this play. and it will be shown at the
Central tomorrow. Although she Is
the publicly announced brideto-be of
a young and handsome fellow country
man. Bonnie Annie, a sweet lassie of
Scotland, is compelled to yield her
devotion to the impetuous wooing of
a dashing American officer. How
this tangle of three noble hearts is
unravelled b ythe stern hand of war,
forms the theme of this fine drama.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23
RISKS HER LIFE
TO LOWER FLAG

Did you know that the American
flag should be lowered after sunset?
Ehe rushed to her father and cried:
Father, do you realize that the
Emblem of my Country and yours is
floating in the breeze-after sunset?'
Then she sprang to the window
crawled Outside at the risk of her life
and lowered the flag. Central tonight.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23
BIGGEST YEAR OF
SOCIAL SER. union
Annual Report Also indicates
More Funds Are Needed.

The following is the annual report
of the work of the Social Service
Union from October LIST, 1917 to Sep
TENDER Both, 1918.
During the year SO families num-
bering 264 persons were helped by
the organization with food and fuel
and clothing and employment and
advice. There were 81 pieces Of sec
ond-hand clothing given out; ne
elected children cared for; homes
we're found for children; 4 child
was placed in an institution; per-
sons were temporarily cared for by
the Stone Settlement Home; there
were requests for children; four
children were sent to their homes
elsewhere; cases were sent to the
Florence Crittenton Home; rs let
tiers were written by the General
Secretary in carrying on the work;
7 cases were cared for free of charg
by the hospitals and physicians; IS
people contributed secondhand
clothing; 2 cases were turned over
TO the County Poor Officer; there
were 252 calls received at the Of
flee; All calls were made in the in
terest of the work, The sum of $55
was brought forward from last year,
during the year $674.69 was received
in contributions, making total of
S729.69, the expenses for the year
were $75531, leaving a deficit of
1852.
The main facts in connection with
all these cases are written down and
filed under lock and key in a filing
cabinet at the Office. This record is
kept to prevent fraud, to enable us
to deal with the cases wisely, and
| to guide us in our work in the fut-
ure. Anyone having legitimate rea-
son for seeing any of these records
can do SO under the direction Of the
General Secretary.
A record of every contribution in
money is kept by the treasurr, as
we'll as record of every bill paid.
The organization is registered wit
/ the National Association of Charit-
les, and we get our directions in the
work from them
| In order that we may continue to
do this work for the community we
ask tho continued support of our cit
liens. 1t is worth while. There are a
number of, families that we had on
our list one and two and three years
ago that are no longer in need of
our help because we have put them
/ on their feet.
/, The officers of the organization
are as follows: Rev. A. M. Gluck,
President; Mr.. Frank A. Minor, Vice
President; Mrs. G. w. Link, Secre-
tary; Mr. Walter W. Trout, Treas
urer; Mrs. Guy Hetzel, Publicity Sec
rotary; Mrs. Maude Mason, General
Secretary, with offices at the Y w.
c. L. House, South Maple avenue.
Respectfully submitted,
A. M. GLUCK, President.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23
= - n - ~ - - =
SERGT. TROUT WILL
RETURN TO BANKING

Sergt Edgar G. Trout, who enlist.
ed at the beginning of hostilities and
was assigned to the Medical Depart
ment in Washington, has received
his discharge and will resume his
former duties at the Citizens Ma
tional Bank Sergeant Trout's many
friends are glad to welcome back a
popular fellow as well as bright
young banker. SEA-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23
PROMINENT FRUIT
MEN WILL ATTEND

A number of speakers. includinv
some of the most prominent fruit
men of the country, have accepted in
vitations to. attend the banquet at Ho-
tel Berkeley on Friday night, Jan. g,
of the Martnisburg Fruit Exchange.
Covers will he laid for $50 and Whit
acres Jazz Orchestra will furnish the
music.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23
CAPTAIN PARKS is
OUT OF ARMY LIFE

Captain John r. Parks has returned
to private life and is home from the
army Captain Parks was one of the
first Martinsburg men to enter an Of
ficers' training camp and he gradual
ed with high honors. 1t was his ear
nest wish to get into action in France,
but fate in the shape of matter OF
fact War Department ruled otherwise
it being discovered that Captain Parks
possessed unusual abilities as an in
structor and he was held in this
country, serving in various large
camps.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23
XMAS entertainment
IN LUTHERAN CHURCH

A change in program requiring adj
ditional announcements in our city
papers.
The entertainment held by the
Senior, Intermediate and Junior de
partments will take place Christmas
Day, Wednesday evening promptly
at 6 O'Clock in the auditorium. A
splendid program of exercises and
songs is prepared.
The entertainment for and by the
primary department and cradle roll
will be held Thursday, Dec. 26th at
8 o'clock in the lecture room. The
public is most cordially invited to
enjoy these entertainments with us,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23

batting the influenza epidemic in the
rural sections was made in a tele-
gram sent Saturday by the Ohio
State Medical Association through
its executive secretary George v.
Sheridan.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23

Today is the wind-up of the Xmas
lRoll Call of the Red Cross. Despite
the lack of helpers the leaders have
Accomplishment excellent results and
the outcome, it is fully believed, will
show tMartinsburg to be we'll repre-
llsented in the roll call made through
out the nation.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23

Private Stanley Snyder, son of Mr.
and Mrs. wv, s. Snyder, South Raj
eigh street, has returned from Camp
Lee, having been honorably discharg
ed from the service.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23
PAPssEo THROUGH.

Several trainloads of convalescent
soldiers, recuperating from wounds,
passed through town Sunday going
west.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23

Mrs. Hettie Bogert, of West Burke
street left for Wendell, W. Va, to
visit her daughter, Mrs. William E.
STAFFORD.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23

The Star Barber Shop will be
closed on Xmas. Open till 10 o'clock
Xmas eve. chair. Shoe Shine.
IL q lip ct.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23

MIR. Thurman Adams left to spend
the holidays with relatives and about
Winchester.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23
APPEAL FOR HELP

4 Appeal to Secretary Of War New
ton D Baker for the release at once
Of at least two hundred Ohio physi-
ctans from the army to aid in COM
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23

The Journal, every day for a year
makes a fine Xmas gift.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23

An IDEAL useful Christmas gifts
subscription. to the Journal
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23

Read the Martinsburg Journal.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23

The Journal, every day for year
makes a fine Xmas gift.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23

Baled Hay for sale. HENSHAV,
HOLLIS & co. IL tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23

Miss Amelia Pike, of the C. "
Telephone Exchange, will leave for
Atlanta. Ca, to spend several weeks
with her brother, Mr.. Frank Pike.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23

Mrs. Lynn Brumback, of Baltimore
is here to spend the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. P.
Thorn, North Raleigh street.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-23

Miss Blanche Shipe, Of Baltimore
is here to spend the holidays will
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Deskir
Shipe.