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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
AUSTRIANS LEAVE
/. HUNOREDS0f DEAD
IN THEIR ATTACK
NINE ASSAULTS ON TWENTY-FIVE
FRONT ARE TURNED BACK BY
ITALIANS - ENEMY MAKES NO
ADVANCES

WITH THE ITALIAN ARMIES, in
The Field, June 1.-THE enemy has
failed to make any impression upon
the mountain front and fighting CEN
tered today at Monticello and along the
Piave river.
The Austrians are constantly throw
ing in reinforcements and fighting
hard to pierce the Italian river lines,
while the Italians are counter attack
ing the enemy after every attack.
On the twenty-five mile front be-
tween Valdassa and Mount Tomba, a
third of the Austrian storming troops
now lie dead before their original
trenches, and the Italians successfully
repulsed nine assaults, each with
fresh troops, on the heights of Mount
Grappa.
Three Austrian divisions, which
succeeded in crossing the Piave on
hastily constructed bridges anad islets
in front of Nervesa have been hemmed
in at the foot of Monticello.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
JUNE 10Th WILL
Be BIC RALLY DAY
FOR W.s.S. STAMPS
AT EVERY SCHOOL HOUSE IN
THE COUNTY THERE WILL BE A
MEEYING-EVERL CITIZEN is
CALLED UPON.

On June 2Sth, 1918, every tax payer
in Sumter county will be invited to
attend his nearest school house at
TWO o'clock p. m. In addition to the
tax paper himself attending, he is
supposed to bring, will be invited to
bring every member of his family at
each of the school houses in Sumter
county; at the appointed hour there
will be an eloquent speaker who will
explain in detail the governments
plan of teaching savings to it's citi-
zens.
This is a great opportunity both
for the tax payer and the government.
The primary object Of this meeting
will be teach the habit Of saving to
the American people, and secondly,
the method Of raising money by issu-
ng the best security in the world
There will be a roll call Of every
tax payer in each of the militia dis
tricts at the several school houses
on that rate. Each tax payer is re-
quested to be at his nearest and most
convenient school house on that day.
This plan brins to the individual at
tention Of every tax payer the plan
which the government has outlined
and adopted in this campaign. This
is national affair At the same hour
that you are being advised of the
merits of the war savings stamps, a
similar meeting will be held in every
school house in the United States. You
will have the opportunity to pledge
yourself to save and lend the gov
eminent from now until the end if
December of this year. It does not
require any immediate outlay Of cash
in large amounts from any individual,
as the maximum amount which any
one person can buy is 100000. Any
information that anyone desires with
reference to War Savings Stamps may
be obtained from either of the under
sizned.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
1903 NEGROES CO
TO TRAINING CAWP
MISSED THEIR EARLY MORNING
TRAIN AND HAD TO STAY OVER
ALL INCOMPLETE CLASS
IA SELECTMEN.
MSS Helm SUMt1 u.

AMERICUS, Ga, June 20.-Special
Two coaches Of negro selectmen, 1903
strong, left this afternoon for Camp
GorCcn, near Atlanta. Ihey complete
the list Of Class "A negroes from this
county.
The negroes were due to leave this
morning, but the train departed, in err
ror, with two empty special coaches.
AS a result, the squad las marched
back to the city hal by Messrs. May
nard and Nesbit, of the local board,
and were kept there all the morning.
Next Wednesday SO white men will
be sent to the training camp.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
BOIL WEEWL IN
APPEARANCE HERE
REPORTED ON A NUMBER OF
FARMS IN SUMTER COUNTY
FARM DEMONSTRATION TELLS
Exactly WHAT 70 Do.

AMERICUS, Ga, June 20.-Special
Boil weevils are appearing in small
numbers on Sumter county farms, and
the prospect is very good for cotton
crop; provided the farmers will locate
hese weevil-infested placed, and keep
light up with the picking up of
squares as they fall after being pnnc-
tured. In some cases it will be wise
to examine the stalks in the neighbor-
hood of the weevilinfested spots,
and pick off any squares that have
been punctured Shortly after being
punctured they can usually be detect
ed by a pale color, or fiaring open.
The infestation is light, and con-
siderable amount of cotton can be
saved by thorough and early destruc-
ton of the punctured squares. Don't
miss destroying the first ones. There
is very little to be gained by doing
this work after the middle of July.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 49,
Marine casualties reported today to-
tailed one hundred and thirty, includ-
ing thirty killed in action and ninety
two severely wounded,
Harry Raymond Bohannan. Whittle
Springs, Tenn; Howard 5. Maxwell
Troy, Tenn; Joe B. Munns, White
Haven, Tenn, and James c. Var
brough, of Atlanta, Ca, were among
those killed In action, while those re-
ported as severely wounded appeared
the names of Willis M. Sexton, Canton
Ca; w. j. Attaway, Rome, Ga, and
Lieut.. John S. Montgomery, Chelsea,
Ca
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
Miss Ida Green Honored.

A delightful entertainment was given
in honor of Miss Ida Green at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. b. e. Fouche, on
Walnut street, last Friday afternoon.
The entertainment was linen shower
and was a complete success, flute a
number of ladies were present. The
color scheme carried out was yellow
nd white and the effect vast beautiful.
"a delicious course of refreshments
were served.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
10 Deserters Caught

The following is list Of desterters
that have been captured by Lee coun-
ty officers and delivered to the United
states authorities. These were ex-
amined and passed up for military
duty and failed to report when mott
fed, therefore they were carried to
Camp Gordon where they were classed
&c deserters. A reward of $4,000 is
paid for each arrest.
I.ige Wilson, J. H. Laster, Ashford
Tucer Willie Lewis, Wiley Day, Willie
woodbridge, Geo. Jackson, Elijah
Ranks. julius Troutwell, Willie See
GiIlim Miller Kee, Arthur Carter
stetson Ray, Eugene Harris, Mathis
oNeal, Matt K,eckley, Sol Jefferson
James Williams.
All of the deserters are negroes.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
Leesbnrg Bank Clerk Joins CoIors.

Mr.. Frank s. English, our genial
and accommodating assistant cashier
at the Bank of Leesburg for the past
three years, has joined the colors. Mr..
English is most prominent and pop
ular young man and has made scores
of friends during his residence in
Leesburg. He has been assigned to a
clerical position in the state of Ore
gon, and is expecting to be called to
90 at any time.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
]. s. TROOPS MAY
ASSIST ITALIANS
GENERAL PERSHING HOLDS CON-
FERENCE TO DETERMINE IF HE
CAN SPARE AMERICANS FOR
THIS PURPOSE.


WASHINGTON, D. c., June 49,
General Pershing is to determine
whether or not thousands of Ameri-
canstroops may be spared from the
western theatre for transportation to
Italy to assist in stemming the Aus
TRAN assaults there, it was learned
today.
The italian Ambassador Senior Di
Gollero, in a personal conference with
Secretary of War Baker today empha-
sized that the advantage of employing
American forces against the Austrians
would be to discourage the invaders
who have been fed by Germany with
he propaganda that the United States
does not sympathize with the cause OF
Italy.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
Selectment to leave we.Inesdty.

There will lea re here Wednesday m|r-
ming for Camp Gorion serenty'seNen
rtcn of the elective draft. All chose
IN triy quota are col bred men. These
mep will entra1H here nj 1T a. ~
"TEey will assemble ~ the courthouse
Monday afternoon and be gi'en final
inoiractions os % ;neir departure frT
a la. ia, etc 'h's Is the .arged nu.a
b4r nf seleclalen; that have vet left
L., county at any ole lime
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
lost DESPERATE
ATTEMPT TO TAKE
RHEIMS A FAILURE
GERMAN EFFORTS TO CAPTURE
THIS CITY ARE REPULSED-AS.
SAULT WAS VIGOROUSLY MADE
ON 15.MILE FRONT.

PARIS, June ia desperate Ger
man attempt to take Rheims at any
price last night was completely block
ed by the defending forces, the French
war office announced today
The assault was made on fifteen
mile front between Vrigny and Fort
LaPomaseill, forming complete half
circle about the city. On the north
front east to west, thirty-six thousand
Germans participated in repeated at
tacks, the enemy suffering heavy
losses None Of the attacks succeeded
in reaching the French lines of de-
tense about the city
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
TURKS COMMIT
OUTRACES UPON
THE AMERICANS

TABRIz, Persia, June 19-When
the Turks took this town, occupying
both the American and British consul
ates. attacking the American hospi-
tai. according to reports reaching
heran. much disorder resulted.
The Spanish consul representing the
interests of the United States, has
protesting against the continued loot
ing but the Turks have not yet de-
sisted.
That these acts may eaed to dec
laration of war on Turkey by the Unit
cd states was admitted by state de-
nartment authorities here today.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
PRICE OF PAPER
TO Be REDUCED

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 49,
News print paper prices were an
nounced today by the Federal Trade
commission as follows:
Rolls, in car lots, $40 a hundred
f O. b. mills; same less than carload,
1922 IL. Sheet news, in car lots,
$3.50: same in less than car lots,
1882 IL. These prices are effective
Immediately, and will continue to gov
ern all paper sales until three months
after the close of the war.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
.BOLsHEWKI HAVE
BEEN OVERTHROW
In WESTERN SIBERIA THE SLO-
yAKS HAVE UPPER HAND-THE
COUNTER EVOLUTIONISTS CAP
TURE MANY TOWNS.

COPENHAGEN, June 19.-The Boil
sheviki government in western Siberia
has been overthrown by the Czecho-
Slovaks, according to Petrograd dis
patches published in German newspa-
pers received here today.
The counter revolutionists have cap
tured Omsk, Samara and Nova Niko-
lavsk. it is reported in these dis
patches,
According to the same authority,
Nikolai Lenine, premier Of the Boil
shevaki government is mobilizing
troops along the Volga river and in
the ural mountains.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
ResourcefuI Vocabulary.

1.-THE river Parana," declares the
prospectus of q real estate agent in
Parana, Brazil, "is the most watery
in the state, one of the most extended
In the world, 1t is navigable until to
this state for ships of great profound
ness; it is also sufficiently f1shful."
This same cheerful chap 1t is who
further asseverates that "the vegeta
Bile reign is excessfully represented in
resinous, oily and gummous plants"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
Cotton Seed shipments.

WASHINGTON, D.. c., June 49,
Cottonseed, less re-shipments, received
at mills in all parts of the United
States between August 1 1917 and
May 81, 1918, amounted to four mil
lion, one hundred and ninety-two thou
sand, four hundred and eight-six tons,
the census bureau reported today.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
Negro Shot on Jordan Place.

On last Saturday night Ira Walters,
colored. was shot and seriously wound
ed by Herodine Murray, another
negro. Walter was shot through a
closed door the entire load of shot en-
tering the stomach. It is not ex-
pected that he will live.
The cause of the shooting is un-
known
Both negroes had been drafted and
were to leave here asst Wednesday
morning for Camp Gordon
The Murray negro is in jail.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
Democratic Platform.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June ia
square deal in international relations
alter the war, justice in domestic re-
lations between all classes within the
United States and equal opportunity
for rich and poor alike, constitute
planks in the state platform of Indi-
ana democrats. who assembled here
today.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
Cleveland Averett Answers Gall.

Mr.. Cleveland Averett, who has been
a popular and efficient mechanic at
StovalI & Yeoman's garage for some
aime, answered the call OF tie country
dast riday night, going direct to Camp
'liordon to enter training department
ri the mercantile department There
is no doubt Mr.. Averet+ 3i;i make a
gcod showing for Ice .nnty. when he
gets "over there"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
Star Market Moves.

Mr.. W. 2. Youngblood, the pro-
prietor of the Star Market, has moved
to the place formerly occupied by Mr..
Graham. Mr.. Youngblood will ocn-
Time to cvonduct his new place on the
same high order as in the past.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
A stats.man Set Rlaht.

Even those who pride themselves
upon correct speech frequently use
phrases that are either impossible"
or ungrammatical. A statesman said
recently that "he did not belong to q
certain club" "Belongl" Certainly
he was not the property, the append.
age or the attribute" Of the club. He
should have said that he was not .
member. Answers.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
274 CASUALTIES
ANNOUNCED TODAY
REPORTS OF DEATHS AND MUIR
ED AMONG INFANTRYMEN AND
MARINES SHOW LARGE LOSSES
BY AMERICANS.

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 49,
The war department today announced
144 casualties, of which twenty-eight
were killed in action.
George F. st. Clair, of Johnson City,
Tenn, died of disease, while William
H. Dean, of Cornelia, Ca, and John M.
Griner, of Pelham, Ca, were among
those reported as wounded severely.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21

Editor-"1 am told that in your ac-
count Of that fashionable wedding you
actually mentioned the groom's name.
Don't you know that is contrary to
custom?" Reporter-"Yes; I'm sorry.
sir, but you see it happened to creep
y among the out-oftown guests. -
Life.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
Americans Take Prisoners.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 49,
Continued artillery fighting in the
Chateau Thierry TERRITORY and on the
Marne front Tuesday, was reported to
the war department by General Perish
ing today. Last night our patrols
crossed the Marine and captured sew
raj prisoners, the communication said.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
Italians Have Large Veseryes.

LONDON, June 19.-The italians
have large forces Of reserves at strate-
gic points back of the battlefront, all
re9dy to fly into the fighting. should
the austrian drive become seriously
manacing. it was learned authoritative
" late today.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
from now.
METEOR IS FOUND in
FIELD NEAR ATLANT

ATLANTA, GA, June Ia curiou
/ freak which resembles hand grenad
and likewise meteor has been turne
over to the state chemist for analyst
Efrr. aGGhiiffEbe il. will be placed in tn
Mrs. Walker Paul spent Sunday in Ar
lingfon with Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ.
Sparks.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
7 90 Officers Raid "Skin Game"

City and county officers raided
skin game" among a bunch of ne
groes one mile north Of town Satur- 81
day night Ten were arrested and 8
Jailed, all making bond Sunday morn-,y
ing for their appearance at court la
ter.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21

Mrs. M. NJ. Morgan, Misses Eunice
Morgan and Mary E. Laramore spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Simmons
%: Americas.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-12

faults of Charles $. Mellen of the New Haven road we must be ever grateful to him for one thing; he se- cured the New York and Ontario railroad which connects New England with the coal fields.
 Would Develop Waterways.
 We are not using our waterways in Connecticut. We have a magnifi cent water front, and internal wa terways, but there is no team work as far as transportation is concerned. The trolley lines and railroads refuse to coordinate and the same applies to the water and rail service. The Huns held on for a long time because they had perfect transportation system, and the solution to our prob lem lies in the coordination of our transportation systems. Why not get a little of that pork barrel that IS being diverted to Alabama and Ten nessee?"
 MT. Chandler said that Connecti- cut must necessarily manufacture more small articles such as locks. He believes that 1t will be impossible for Connecticut to compete With the re- gions around Pittsburgh near the coal fields in the manufacture Of large articles, and that Connecticut must engage in work which requires skill and beauty of design. As an in stance of this he mentioned the manufacture of watches. He adVo- catcs the establishment of trade schools to produce skilled labor, and the promotion of agriculture.
 Attract WorLmcn Here.
 t-, said, If New Britain is to re- .:laIA prominent in the industrial world, the city must furnish condl- tions which will attract workmen to
New Britain herald., 1918-12-12

Springfield and other cities in the state. In New Jersey a fine state chamber of commerce was formed, but a great deal of trouble was expe- rienced in doing it, because the cities in the south of the state affiliated with Philadelphia and the northern cities with New York City.
 Connecticut has no large cities to disagree on various questions; the state has a homogeneous population; our transportation facilities are good; in fact, we are a large community and we have every conceivable advantage Tor the formation and maintenance of a fine state chamber of commerce, and It IS absolutely necessary to organize such body to protect our interests
 Must Broaden Out Work.
 There is a fine national chamber of comm merce which governs the local chambers all over the country. It is very illogical to have a magnificent national chamber and q poor state chamber Connecticut has the oldest chamber of commerce in the country and 1t has done several fine things among them taking the New Haven road out of politics and placing it in the hands of public-spirited and high mlnded men. We must broaden the membership of the state chamber of commerce to make it success. It now consists O about 10 local cham pers. It should not consist of onlv trade boards, but should comprise every manufacturers association, Da ,> association, medical society, etc. in the state so that every interest in th> community would be represented.
 w hen the state chamber of uOin- merce has a directorate composed of the best brains in Connecticut WIG will nave body that can first dscu~-. matters intelligenty and then put them over.''
 New fritain's Poor Location.
 Mir. Chandler created a sensation when he declared, New Britain has absolutely no excuse for existence" He explained that statement bv tell ing Of the disadvantages that face the city. He said, New Britain is not on the main line of transportation, it has no water power, in fact the city has no natura, resources or advantages. The genius and enterprise of the peo- pie of the city has made New Britain what it is today. Neither is there any reason for the industrial supremacy of the state of Connecticut. Our coal and iron have to be transported long way, and when it comes back in the form of a finished product it has to be transported back again. Con- necticut was the birthplace of the au- tomobilo industry, but the state has lost 1t. We must protect and guard jealously our lines of transportation to save the other industries of the state, Whatever may have been the
New Britain herald., 1918-12-12
STOP CkTARRH! OPEN
 N0STRILS AND HEAD
Says Cream Applied in Nostrils Relieves Head Colds at Once

If your nostrils are clogged and your head is stuffed and you cant breathe freely because of a cold or catarrh' just get a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm at any drug store. Apply httle of this fragrant, antiseptlc cream into your nostrils and let 1t penetrate through every air passage of your head soothing and healing the ln- famed, swollen mucous membrane and you get instant relief.
 An! how good it feels. Your nos trils are open, your head IS clean no more hawking. snuffhng, blowing; no more headache. dryness or struggling for breath. EIy's Cream Balm is just what sufferers from head colds and catarrh need. It's delight.
 Have your dollars ready.--advt,
New Britain herald., 1918-12-12
THE PRICE YOU PAY

'I know I ought to take treatment; Fl have been running down for the last year or two. I am all Jagged out, have no ambition, worry from morn ing till night don't care whether I am dead or alive, have lost weight and cannot do the same work I used to do some years ago. If I were as strong as I was, I could earn good money. I know I ought to treat with a good specialist, but 1 cannot afford to pay for the treatment" ~ You are paying for it NOW, my friend, and dearly; yet you do not get it.
 Let me tell you why.
 Your health is your capital: your working capacity is the interest you are drawing.
 A good manager never spends more lGhan his interest. Should he begin to draw on the capital his interest would, of course, decrease.
 And what are you doing?
 You allow your health to run down more and more; therefore, you. can- not work and earn what you used to. DO you see the point? You are draw ing OF your capital-which is your health-by allowing It to run down, and so the interest (your working capacity) is steadily growing smaller.
 You used to make good money; now you earn about half of what you used to get.
 To make two, three or four dollars was play to you; and you had all your heart and soul in your work.
 These happy days are gone. "A You now barely make a living and find it almost beyond your strength. And you shudder at the thought of what will happen when the final breakdown comes.
 Figure out in dollars and cents what you have lost already and you will be amazed at the amount; and , what you are going to lose is beyond estimation.
 The dollar you MIGHT earn, but don't, is an actual expense to you. You spend it. And what do you get for it. Worry, anxiety, despondency, want and deprivation for your family.
 The dollar you take out of your pocket and spend for treatment with an experienced specialist is not an ' expense. It is an investment. And in return you get increased working ability, higher wages, health and hap piness at home. ..,.... Which will you choose? |.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-12

the city to live, such as raising food nearby, so that the workmen will be abe to live as cheap1y as possible, and building houses for the work men,"
 He said that the purpose of the or ganizat1on of a state chamber of commerce Is to have q central board that can take hold of important mat ters, decide wisely as to their dispo- sition, and then carry them through. He added. Keep up the work in New Britain. so that if war ever comes again, they will have to come to Con- necticut for munitions, because we will know how to make them"
 uo1,r dollars
New Britain herald., 1918-12-12
Dr.Clinton J.Hyde

Specialist in Nervous and Chronic
 Diseases. 373 ASYLUM ST. COR. FORD ST, HARTFORD, CONN. 10 to 12, 1:3O to 4; to B. Sundays and Holidays 10 to l,
New Britain herald., 1918-12-12

gested that if half of the men were working eight hours and the other half ten hours, all the men might be put on a five hour schedule with an eight hour pay. Tt is men of that kind, with no conception of economic principles, that form a problem that has to be faced by the whole world MT. Minor said
New Britain herald., 1918-12-12

friends here were shocked and grieved to learn of his death.
 MT. Prentice, while in this city, was a prominent member of the Keai1- worth club and was employed at Landers, F'rary & Clark's. He was 33 years old at the time of his death and had not lived here for about 10 years.