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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
NENANA ADDING
 LARGE SUM TO
 WORTHY CAUSE

In the last mail from Nenana was received a letter from Mrs. F. s. Ryus, who is in charge of the or phan fund at that place. in which was contained the sum of $57.25, sub. scribed to the fund from various residents there. The sources from which the sum was derived are as follows:
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
BLUM'S WIDOW
 WON BIG SUIT

SEATTLE, May 22.-Mrs. Sam Blum was awarded judgment of $25. 900. the full amount of her suit against the insurance companies, here today. for the death of her husband. The jury decided that MT. Blum's death was accidental and that the companies were liable for the amount of the insurance. The trial of Howard P. Curtis on the charge of embezzlement fs to take place Monday. Much inter est is being manifested by the public Dave Finley. of Brooks. is among the recent arrivals.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
IN AND AROUND RUBY
Bp Special Citizen COneSpOndenf

fore the league for consideration A generous response followed, the sum donated in two minutes amount. ing to $26.50, with assurance that the other $1O would be forthcoming at the Decoration Day exercises.
 New members admitted to the league were Billy Broman, Pete Jemo and Frank Mazza.
 Miss Lillie Williams of Ruby won the hand embroidered pillow slips and sheet top raffled at the breakup dance in Ruby. These were donated to the Red Cross by Mrs. Seward Baggerley.
 The ice in front of Ruby broke this year on May 22nd at 5:O2 A. M. The water after the breakup rose to such a height along the river front that many of the busi. ness houses on the lower side of the street began moving their merchan- disc to safer places. Quite big lumber pile in front of the Ruby Lumber Go. was carried away by the ice and water. All danger has passed.
 Comparing the date of the breakup this year with all previous years of the Ruby camp, it ii the latest breakup by five days. preceding years comparing as follows:
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17

Little Eda one day turned to her mother, who was a widow, and said: Mama, do you really and truly love mel"
 Why, of course, my dear. Why do you ask?"
 And will you prove it to me" "Yes, if I can"
 "Then go marry the man around the corner who keeps the candy store."
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17

Attorney Leroy Tozier will be @ passenger for the Iditarod this morn. ing.
 H. c. Diebolds of Seattle is a re- cent arrival.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17

Pola and Kennel are sluicing on Trail. Larsen. Hoxie Olson have finished sluicing their dump.
 Joe Stone & Co. are sluicing an other dump on the upper end of the Novikaket
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17

On Saturday, May 26. at the meet. ing of the Long Loyal League. the raffle of the stove donated by Carl Nelson, Longs patriotic blacksmith was held, and Ed Olson drew the lucky number. He in turn gvae the stove back to the Red Cross The sum realized on this raffle was s1O0.
 Mrs. Ed Wilkinson donated a beau tiful cushion, stuffed with fine reath CTS. the top hand embroidered. the same to be rallied for the Red Cross It is expected to be great seller and has been placed in the Smoke house for inspection by all.
 The organization pledged itself to lend every effort to raise $500 in this drive and intends using the money for this purpose which il will have raised on these two rallies as we'll as devising other means June 2 there will be quite a pro gram, the money for which has beer pledged in this drive.
 Mrs. Allen Ives. in answer to 2 letter from Mrs. Clegg of Fairbanks secretary of the Alaska Committee for the Fatherless Children of France requesting her to raise $36.50 on Lone toward the support of one French orphan, laid the communication be
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

I hereby announce myself a cand
date for re election to the Office Oh
County Treasurer and promise as
faithful service in the future as
have rendered in the past. I pledge
myself to abide by the rules of the
Democratic party.
C. E. Leaphart.
I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Co. Treasurer.
pledge myself to abide by the rules
of the Democratic party.
HENRY D. LYBRAND.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21

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Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
POND DRAWING

On Thursday Augsut 22nd We will
draw Jeremiah Shumpert's mill pond
and will sell DO shares at $500 per
share. The owner of each share will
have the privilege of keeping what he
catches. There will be no objection
to shareholder dividing his share
into as many parts as he desires.
Cash must accompany all applications
for a share. Dinner will be served
on the grounds.
G. S. and L. L. Goodwin
4tpd 7-31 CASTOR S. G.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
FOR PROBATE JUDGE

Recognizing efficiency service and
faithful performance of duty in the
past, we the Many Friends of George
s. Drafts announce him as candi
date for reelection as Judge Of Pro
asts for Lexington County and pied
70 him to abide By ths result Of the
Y, ii : :
Democratic pm1Syy.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
WANTED! WOMEN WORKERS
AS FOLLOWS:

Confirming telegram of july 3Oth;
relative to women for munition plant
desire to give YOU information con-
cerning these workers more in detal!
Women volunteers to the second
line Of defense" are being recruited
for service in the Du Pont Plant at
Penniman Va. on the York river Sc
ven miles from williamsburg va.
Several hundred are alreadV WORKING
there. Many of the girls already EN-
ploved are COLLEGE graduates and the
general atmosphere and environment
at the plant has been placed on high
standard
Only white women 18 to 45 wears
are eligible for the work.
All women must pass physical ex
animation conducted by woman phv-
sician at the Penniman Plant.
None are eligible for the work
who themselves Or their parents were
born in Germany or anv of the Cen"
tral powers.
Workers use Khaki 1900 ~iforms caps
shoes and gloves: which are procur-
able at the PLANT at less than halA
wholesale price. These uniforms are
not used outside Of the plant.
Dormitories with rooms accomoda'
ing two persons: with separate beds
are in charge of refined matrons and
assistants. Board and lodging costs
about $500 week.
The cafeteria is in charge of ono
of the best stewards in the country
and they serve a large variety of ex'
cellently cooked food. The menus
are arranged to get the best food val
ues and to give a we'll balanced meal.
The commissarv department is in
touch with Washington and the best
cafeterias throughout the country.
and the menus are compared and ar
ranged conform to the best.
The dormitories are equipped with
electric lights. shower baths: electric
sewing machines: also with facilities
for the girls to do ther own laundry
work. with hot and cold water in a.:
bundance. electrict irons ETC.
The work is conducted in three
daily shifts. eight ---s each. begin.
ming 8 A. M: 4tP M and 2 midnight
the workers alternating each week
Wages cents an hour. with ad
vancement: which is usually rapid. of
course depending upon the operator.
The girls have the opportunities Of
the Y. W. C. A. which has fine gym
nasium shower baths: entertainments
of different kinds arranged for pract;
cally each night: one. in particular.
being beach supper weekly. Bath
houses are being built and thew have
a sandy beach for a mile.
Every precaution taken to safe
guard the physical and moral welfare
of the girls. Individual drinking
cups are provided. A we'll equipped
hospital is in charge of four phvsi-
clans and trained nurses.
Anv further information desired.
will be promptly and cheerfullv fur
nished by either the Dupont Plant or
the u. S. Employment Service at
Richmond. Va.
D M. CROSSON .
Chrm. Community Labor Board Lex
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
WOMAN'S STATEMENT
WILL HELP NEW BROOKLAND

~ hated cooking because whatever
| ate gave me sour stomach and
bloated feeling. I drank hot water
and olive oil by the gallon. Nothing
helped until l tried simple buckthorn
bark glycerine etc. as mixed in Ad-
Ter ka."' Because it flushes the En-
TIRE bowel tract completely Adler
i ka relieves ANY CASE sour stom-
ach gas or constipation and prevents
appendicitis. The INSTANT action
is surprising. Sandel Drug Store.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
S. RUFUS SMITH.
For Cotton Weigher

| hereby announce myself for reel
ect;cn to the position of Cotton Wei.
gilor at Swansea and pledge myself to
abide by the result OF thc Democratic
primary. II reelected ! promise
honest and faithful service, as I have
rendered in the past.
pd. John '. Hutto.
hereby announce myself q candi-
date for the position Of Cotton Weigh
er at Swansea and pledge myself to
abide by the result of the Democratic
primary. If elected I promise hon.
est and faithful service.
H. BENNIE WILLIAMS.
I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the position of Cotton Wei
CHER at Swansea and pledge myself
to abide by the result Of the Demo-
cratic primary.
J. G.. Sharpe.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

At the solicitation of many frlen-
ds from different sections of the
county, I hereby announce my can
didacy for the House of Representa-
tives from Lexington County. subject
to the rules and regulations of the
Democratic party. I will abide by
the result of the primary elections.
D. J. S. DERRICK
Recognizing his ability and feel
ing confident that he will represent
the people of Lexington County fear
lessly and sincerely, we hereby an
nounce the name of DR.. L. E. Dreher,
of Leesville, as candidate for the
House Of Representatives.
FRIENDS.
3 S. E. Smith, farmer-business
man of Swansea, hereby announces
himself candidate for reelection to
the House of Representatives from
Lexington County, subject to the
primary rules of the Democratic party
and as before "a farmer for farm
ers."
Recognizing. his ability and spe-
cial fitness to represent his County
in the General Assembly; and, believ-
ing that the lower section Of the coun'
ty should be represented, we hereby
announce Mr. H. D. Shumpert as a
candidate for the House Of Repre-
sentatives from Lexington County,
and pledge him to abide by the result
of the Democratic primary.
FRIENDS.
Having been solicited to make the
race, J. Brooks Wingard is hereby
announced as candidate for the
House of Representatives in the com.
ing primary election. He will be gov
erned by the rules of the Democratic
Party.
In recognition of his splendid ser
vices rendered the County and State
during his two years as member of
the House of Representatives from
Lexington County, we hereby an
nounce Hon. T. Haskell Shull as a
candidate for reelection, and pledge
him to abide by the result of the dem
ocratic primary election.
FRIENDS
I hereby announce myself candi
date for the House of representatives
from Lexington county and pledge
myself to abide by the rules of the
Democatic Primary
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
FARMERS RALLY

Piney Woods Farmers Union will
hold their annual rally August 80, 1918
in front of Piney Woods parsonage.
TIE public is cordially invited to. attend
come prepared to spend the day as
there will be two addresses in the NOR
ming and two in the evening a picnic
dinner will be served on the grounds
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
MAGISTRATE 9Th DISTRICT.

I hereby announce myself for re-
election as Magistrate of the 9Th Dis
trict (Swansea) and pledge myself O
abide by the result of the Democratic
Primary.
E. M. MARTIN.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
MAGISTRATE 5TH DISTRICT.

MAGISTRATE 5TH DISTRICT.
I hereby announce myself can.
didae for Magistrate of the Peiion
District and pledge myself to abide
by the result of the Democratic Pri-
mary.
Jas. w. Roof.
I hereby announce myself a cant
didaSe for Magistrate of the 5th dis
trict (Pelion) and pledge myself to
abide BY the result of the Democratic
primary.
Boyd F. Berry.
Recognizing the splendid manner
in which he discharged the duties of
the office for 10 years, we hereby an
nounce C. R. Rish of Pelion. as a
candidate for Magistrate of the 9Th
district, subject to the rules of the
Democratic party.
Many Friends
Upon the solicitation of my many
friends I hereby announce myself a
candidate for Magistrate of the 9Th
District and pledge myself to abide
by the result of the democratic pri-
mary election.
Pickens c.. Bouknight.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21

I hereby announce myself candi
date for the House of representatives
from Lexington county and pledge
myself to abide by the rules of the
Democatic Primary
j Perry Spires
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21

Having been strongly urged by
my friends in different sections of
the county I hereby announce my
self candidate for Judge Of Probate
of Lexington county subject to the
.ules of the Democratic party. I will
abide bv the result Of the coming pri
mary elections
S. RUFUS SMITH.
At the urgent request Of my
friends | hereby announce ny candi-
Aacy fer the Office Of Judge of Pro
bate for Lexington County; and I
pledge myself to abide by the result
of the Democratic primary.
CYRUS /. SHEALT.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21

666 contains no alcohol, arsenic
nor other poisonous drugs.
Miss Pauline Hook, Miss ChI0On IL"
Wis and Mrs. C. P. Heise spent Iues-
day afternoon in LeNlns loii 'Ate e'0
of Mrs. C. E. Leaphart.
Wealthy Young widow would marry
+r,stworthvl home-loving man cid as
eo considered. Mrs. NJ. Box 5S4
Los Angeles Cal.
Kinsler Roof, is spending several
days with friends and relatives IN Lex
inaton. kinsler is quite poular mere
and always receives a royal welcome
when he comes to Lexington.
GEORGE BELL ZIMMERMAN
FOR CONGRESS
Advt.
666 cures Headaches, BILIOUS
ness, Loss of Appetite, or that
tired aching feeling due to Ma
laria or Colds. Fine A~.1lc.
Miss LELAND Caughman, pretty
young girl from New BrooAiano, IS
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
H B. Oxiner, near Lexington.
"Ferdinand Foch" will be popu-
lar name for babies and other pet ami
mals from this on
Mr.. William Harth, Sr. one of M.
l.. Kinard's efficient salesmen was
over this way Sunday and visited Mr.
and Mrs. G. M. Harmon.
The public road from Lexington to
Columbia needs the drag very much
to fill and level up the holes which
make the road bed very rough indeed.
Robert ]. w Corley son of Mr. and
Mrs. J. W. Corley has arrived over
seas.
Miss Quema Corley spent the week
end with her friends Misses Alma and
Quilla Drafts. -.
Mrs. W. E.. Garrett of Columbia is
spending while at the home of Mr..
J. W. Corley.
The voters this time seem to be
sane. and are. not lead off by pas
sion. The meetings thus far held
have; been very quiet. r,E 49,.
What right has a man to be efassed
as an agriculturist who can't tell the
difference between a ''gallberry"
and chokeberry any way!
Mr.. John D. Younginer has recentlv
returned to his homo in Fort Payne
Ala. after sepding short time at
his old home in this county.
Mr. w. M. Swartz prominent
Young business man from Greenville
IS spending a portion of his vacation
with his mother in Lexington. .
-er--~--~ ..-<-,
Mrs. J. C. Bailey was carried to
the Columbia Hospital on Thursday
for an operation going at the sugges-
ton of her physician DR.. G. Frank
Roberts. She is getting along nicelv
Mr.. and Mrs. Gearge G Glenn and
children of Gastonia N. c. are spend
ing several days with Mrs. Glenn's
relatives at Smiths pond.
sIf trench warfare continues much
longer we may expect public service
CORPORATIONS to seek franchises to SUP
plv the trenches with light. heat. tele'
phons and transportation.
Cole L: Blease is scheduled to
speak at Batesburg Monday afternoon
aft s P. NJ August 26th 1918. W. P.
Pollock candidate for short term will
be on hand to reply to Mr.. Bleases
speech. The speaking will be at
Band Stand near Southern Depot.
ADV.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21

Enough news is coming through tc
show the submarines are not having
it all their own wav since American
tgusners took q hand in the game:
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
MAGISTRATE 18th DISTRICT

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for Magistrate of the Fourth
District. If elected I promise faith
full and impartial performance of the
duties of the office. I will abide by
the result of the primary elections.
Il. ~. ~. =. 49,. 80, E. H. ADDY
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
MAGISTRATE 3RD DISTRICT

I hereby announce myself can.
didate for Magistrate of the Irmo
District and pledge myself to abide
by the result of the Democratic pri-
mary. j. W HOOK
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
FOR AUDITOR

Recognizing his ability and special
fitness for the position, We hereby an
nounce Mr.. D. L. Shealy as a candi-
date for Auditor of Lexington Coun-
ty, and pledge him to abide by the
result of the Democratic primary.
FRIENDS.
The friends of ". D. Dent hereby
announce him as a candidate for re-
election to the Office of County Audi
tor and pledge him to abide the re-
suit of the coming primary election.
Many Friends.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-03-08
GEN. CHAS. T.CATES
PAYSDRESDEN VISIT

Gen. Chas. T. Gates, of Knox
vile, paid Dresden visit on last Fri
day., being gracefully, courteously
and politely escorted over town by
Hon. Harry E. Jones, who thorough
ly understands the art of entertain
ing.
Mr.. Gates had been in this part
of the state looking after the inter-
ests of the Western Union Telegraph
Company's suit with the railroad,
he being chief counsel for the tele-
graph company in this celebrated
suit, and decided to drop in on his
Dresden friends. He was warmly
and cordially received here, where
he has always had a strong follow
ing. Gates is one of those men who
do things. He is not so much of a
politician, but a statesman to the
manor born. Mr.. Gates is an aspi-
rant for the democratic nomination
for United States Senator, to sue
coed Senator Shields. During his
visit to Dresden the Enterprise was
honored by visit from this distin-
guished gentleman.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-03-08
CONSTIPATION
And Sour Stomach Caused This
Lady Much Suffering. Black
Draught Relieved.

Meadorsville, Ky.-Mrs. Pearl Pat
rick, of this place, writes: II was
very constipated. had sour stomach
and was so uncomfortable. I went to
the doctor. He gave me some pills.
They weakened me and seemed to
tear up my digestion. They would
grippe me and afterwards 1t seemed
was more constipated than before.
I heard of Black raught and de.
cided to try 1t. I found it just what I
needed. It was an easy laxative, and
not bad to swallow. My digestion soon
improved. I got well of the sour stom-
ach, my bowels soon seemed normal,
no more gripping, and would take a
dose now and then, and was in good
shape.
/ cannot say too much for Black.
Draught for 1t is the finest laxative
one can use."
Thedford's Black-Draught has for
many years been found Of great value
in the treatment Of stomach, liver and
bowel troubles. Easy to take, gentle
and reliable in its action, leaving no
bad after-effects, 1t has won the praise
Of thousands Of people who have used
Il. NC-135
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-03-08
MT. ARIE NEWS
(Too late for last week.

Mt. Arie, Feb. 26.-The morning
dawned so bright and clear, after
several days of cloudy and stony
weather that the farmers are hust-
ling about in every direction-some
sowing oats, others planting gar
dens and making ready for another
busy year.
The Progressive Farmers Club
will meet at Mt. Arie Saturday even
ing at 2 o'clock and all farmers are
invited to come and bring their wives
and take part in the work.
Mrs. Beulah Ezell was called to
Gleason this week to see her sister,
Mrs. Nora James, who has measles.
You men and boys who like to
travel good roads, come on with the
split-log drag before you get busy
in the field, for now is the time to
make good roads. Of course, we
girls like good roads too, but you
that we sit on the stool of do-nothing
and wait for the boys TO 60 the
work. What about it when It comes
time to work tomatoes and can them.
The day never gets too hot or too
long. We are there to a finish. We
are proud that we have work not
only beneficial to ourselves, but We
can furnish something good and nice
for the boys to eat, and that is the
main thing now, especially while we
are Hooverizing.-Tomato Girl.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-03-08
GIVE SYRUP OF FIGS"
TO CONSTIPATED CHILD
Delicious "Fruit Laxative" can't harm
tender little Stomach, Liver
and Bowels.

Look at the tongue, mother If
coated, your little ones stomach, liver
and bowels need cleansing at once.
When peevish, cross, lstless, doesn't
sleep, eat or act naturally, or is fever
ish, stomach sour, breath bad; has sore
throat, diarrhea, full of cold, give a
teaspoonful of California Syrup of
Figs" and in few hours all the foul,
constipated waste, undigested food and
sour bile gently moves out of its little
bowels without gripping, and you have a
we'll playful child again. Ask your
druggist for bottle of california
Syrup of Figs" which contains full
directions for babies, children Of all ages
and for grown-ups.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-03-08
UNITY AND LATHAM
(Too late for last week.

A subscription school was begun
at Bible Union schoolhouse Monday
morning by Miss Hattie Griffith, as
sisted by Miss Vera Wheeler.
Mrs. Ret Smith, who has been very
low, is improving.
The debate at Bible Union has
come and gone. Much interest was
manifested, as both men were intel
ligent, interesting speakers, and the
best of feelings were exhibited the
entire four days.
Farmers are busy burning plant
beds. However, a much smaller crop
will be set through here, it is pre-
dicted.
Commodore Nancy, of Granite
City, ILL.,, has rented the Booker At
kins farm and will move back here
at an early date.
The hearts of many friends were
made sad Friday morning by the
news of the death of Mr.. Petit, who
died of heart leakage. His remains
were inferred Saturday at Old Beth
Ell.
Mr.. Lewis Hawk moved from Mar
tin Saturday to the Aunt Frances
Hawk farm. We are glad to have
Mr.. and Mrs. Hawk among US again.
Silver Bell.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-03-08
SIDONIA AND LIMBS
(Too late for last week.

Mrs. Lillian Melton and Mr.. Ar
nola Brooks, of Missouri, were unit
ed in marriage last Thursday night,
Rev Pritchard officiating. They leave
here next Wednesday for Missouri,
where they will make their future
home. May peace and happiness be
yours through life.
Born, to Mr.. Connie Wade and
wife, boy, on the 10th ult.
Mr.. Walter Wallace's baby was
buried at Pleasant Grove last Tues
day.
Mr.. Elwood Lee, who got Grip
pied several days ago when he
jumped from a freight train, is i'm
proving, but is still confined to his
bed
The Sidonia school is to close next
Friday.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-03-08
.W.S.S.

For Indigestion, Constipation or
BiIiOusneSs
Just try one 5O-cent bottle of LAX-FoS
WITH PEPSIN. A Liquid Digestive
Laxative pleasant to take. Made and
recommended to the public by Paris Medi-
cine Co., manufacturers of Laxative Bromo
Ouinine and Groves Tasteless chill Tonic.