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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-01
CoIored Patriotic Meeting.

A big Food Administration and
Red Cross patriotic meeting, among
the colored people of Edgefeld
county, will be held in Trinity A.
NJ. E. church Saturday, May IL,
1918, beginning at ll:oo O'Clock
A. NJ. All Food Administration
chairmen are requested to be pres
ent at the opening without fail.
Below is the list of the chairmen
requested:
Thomas Cherry, Jr., John Davis,
Robert Ryan, Rev. J. D. Shaw.
Rev. ]. w. Shaw, Rev. Hamp Hill,
Rev. F. A. Weaver, Rev. NJ. A.
Adams, George Williams, Thomas
McManus, A. A. Cheatham, Rev.
James Blocker, Moody Anderson,
Charley Busy. Louis Collins, w.
II. Holloway, Is. j. Ieldeli, George
Morgan, T. ]. Morgan. A. C. Parks,
Jess Barnes, II G. Hacker, r. Nj.
Cheatham, !. 5. Ramey, county
chairman Food Administration (col-
ored Department. for Edgefeld
county.
RKD CROSS.
All members Of the Red Gross
must he present. The roll will he
called of the Red Cross members,
and an auxiliary society will he or
gauized among the colored people.
The following workers have been
appointed as solicitors for member
ship, who must be on hand:
w. II. Holloway, Rev. J. M.
Brown, Alonzo Cummings, j. w.
Lewis, j. Q. Brunson, A. &. Parks,
George Morgan, Rev. JAS. Blocker,
r. M. Cheatham, G. S. Stephen,
Ele1 Carter, Horace Oliphant, j.
II. Cheatham, chairman Red Gross
work for colored people in Edge
field county.
All colored women Of the county
are requested, by order Of the gov
ernment, to be present at this organ
ization in order to form clubs by
which they may assist the soldiers
and do general relief work at home
and abroad during the continuance
Of the war.
Two Of the most noted eolored
speakers Of South Carolina will be
present and speak on this occasion.
Prof. J. o. Thomas, chairman of
Second Congressional District Food
Administration. colored department,
will speak on Food Administration.
Rev. DR.. J. !. Durham, noted
colored orator, who is pastor of
Second Calvary church, Columbia,
S. c., and noted worker for Red
Cross among the colored people,
will speak on the war and general
Red Cross work among oar people.
An interesting program has been
arranged to entertain the people for
the day.
Rev. ]. w. Shaw,
J. A. Simkips,
Moody Anderson,
A. A. Cheatham,
Walter Greene,
Rev. +. A. Weaver.
Program Committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-01

The installation Of the new limo
type machine, which has just arrlv-
ed, has caused much confusion in
The Advertiser office this week, and
on that account we trust that all
shortcomings of this issue will be
overlooked.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-01
NOTICE TO STOCK RAISERS

l take this means of notifying the
public that | have sold my stock
COW. / appreciate tie patronage
of the past, and hope that condi-
tions will be such that | can keep
another stock COW some future time.
ALFRED COVAR.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-01

A Brooklyn business man who
was detained at the house for a
part of the day, handed his wife,
who was going down town, quar-
ter of dollar and requested her to
get him three cigars for it.
When she returned she handed
him the package, remarking e1-
ultantly:
That shows that women can
beat men all hollow when it comes
TO making purchases. l found q
place where l could get eight for a
quarter instead of three. Isn't that
going some?"
And the poor man, as be took
his medicine, merely remarked:
1t certainly is dear. .'-Brooklyn
Eagle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-01
Fertilizers for 1913

We beg to announce that we are
now ready to deliver fertilizers for
this season, having secured a liberal
supply which we have on hand in
our warehouses ready for delivery.
Haul your fertilizers now while you
can get your supply. Do not wait until
there is congestion Of freights, when you
cannot get goods shipped.
Armour, Swifts and Royster our spe-
cialty. Mixed goods with potash, mixed
goods without potash. Is per cent. acid;
26 per cent acid, cotton seed meal.
The Edgefleld Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-01
10 Prevent Blood Poisoning

apply ct once the wonderful old reliable DR.
PORrER'S ANTiSEPTIC HEALING OIL. sur.
gicsl dressing that relieves pain and hsals a:
tho same time. No: a !i:.:.sc,'. 50. h,H
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-01

Just received llrge shipment of
mems Panama hats. Come in and
let US fit you. Prices very reasona-
BILE. |. Mukashy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-01

Rev. j. w. Shaw,
j. A. Simkins,
Moody Anderson,
A. A. Cheatham,
Walter Greene,
Rev. +. A. Weaver.
Program Committee.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21
JUSTICES AND CON
STABLES
Complete List of Those Elected in
Gem County

At the election November 5, the
following justices Of the peace anc
constables were elected:
Gross-Frank Bethel and Gale Car
lock, justices; James Wilmoth, con-
stable.
Ola-Joe Couzens and George Webb
justices; Geo. Webb, constable.
Sweet-W. j. War; and Charles
Blessinger, justices; j. N. Jacques
constable.
Montour-Geo. Vadney and F. L.
Palmer, justices; r. E. holland, con-
stable.
Pearl-C. C. stinson and r. Won
Harten, justices; R. Schiller, con-
stable.
Hanna f. J. Teerink and C. L.
Spaulding, justices; C. l.. Spaulding,
constable.
North Emmett-D. M. Stokesbery
and F. A. DeClark, justices; Leslie
Mills, constable.
South Emmett-W. T. Crouch and
j. E. Tyler, justices; Jack Adair
constable.
West Emmett-James Vanderdasson
and Dave Murray, justices; Geo, Gard
ner, constable.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21
Union Thanksgiving Services.

The annual union Thanksgiving SER
vice has been arranged to be held in
the Baptist church Thursday evening,
Nov. 2S, at 7:30 o'clock. Rev. James
Adams will be the preacher. A spe-
cial service of song, arranged by the
Women's Council of Defense for use
in all Thanksgiving services in the
country, will be sung. See this pro-
gram of music in another department
of the paper. AS a people we have
especial reason to be thankful at this
time, and we cordially invite all the
people of the community to attend
this service. This is our community
Thanksgiving service, held in accord
with the proclamation of President
Wilson and to it let US all plan to go
and thank Almighty God for His
blessings.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21
Emmett Assured Of Real Show.

j. C. Allmon, manager OF the
Liberty theatre, has been fortunate IN
securing for Emmett the services OF
the Victory Players, who will present
all big New York successes at popu-
lar prices; plays that have never been
shown at less than two dollar prices
before. The company will play five
nights in Boise and two nights out
each week, Emmett being chosen for
every other Monday night. Fred Sic
gel and Edna Cecil Daily will head the
cast of the Victory Players and will be
supported by an exceptionally strong
company of players. The first play
presented will be the greatest of all
comedies, namely Nothing but the
Truth" first time ever played at popu-
lar prices. Reserve your seats early,
as a packed house is anticipated.
Watch for opening date.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21
EMMETT NEWS

Jesse DeMasters came in from Ola
on business matters.
The regular meeting of the Rec
Cross will be held Wednesday, Nov
81, at o'clock.
L. w. Valentine, in the employ OF
the Oregon Short Line, was an EN-
NETT caller today.
l.. s. Park, brother of c. NJ Park
came down from Ola today for load
of apples.
Notice is given that there will be
no further need for pits and seeds for
war use.
Mrs J. L. Hit departed this after
noon for her old home at Franklin,
Mo-, and will spend several months
there visiting her aged parents.
A. L. Murphy, a real estate dealer
of Caldwell brought some parties to
look over certain tracts hereabouts on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Matte j. Hampton, mother of
Mrs. G. G. Ellis is expected here with
in short time to visit her daughter
and attend to some business matters.
f. r. Swindler, an extensive goat
raiser of Banks, was in town today.
He has been on trip thru this section
purchasing hay for his flocks.
Mrs. AL Oberlin received a message
this week stating that her grandfather
had died at Nampa. Mr.. Oberlin is
employed as machinist at the b. P.
Mill.
William Obermeyer is conducting
general overhauling of the residence
on his ranch recently purchased on
the South Slope. When the house is
put in shape his family will move into
it.
Mrs. George Church this week re-
received a letter from her nephew,
Walter J. Ryan, telling of his recent
commission of lieutenancy. Mr.. Ryan
will be remembered by macy of the
younger set, having visited here dur
ing the summer
John Orr writes from Camp Zachary
Taylor that he was confined to hos
pital about two weeks with Flu, but is
greatly improved and able to be at
$4,000 men in that camp-s0OO on the
his training now. There are, he states
training area, and they are kept on
the job from $3.50 a. m. till about 10
p. m.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21
Misc Larayea Showered.

Several very pleasant affairs nave
been enjoyed during the past week by
relatives and very close friends, OF
Miss Jean Laravea, whose marriage
to Mr.. John Quinn occurred Wednes-
day. Owing to the ban on gatherings
several larger parties previously plan
ned were called off. Last Sunday
Miss Florence Rundstrom entertained
the bridal party at dinner, and Sunday
evening Mrs. James Foss gave lun-
cheon to the same guests. Monday
evening, Mrs. Harry Carmichael en-
tertained at family dinner in honor
of the bride-to-be. During the week
Miss Laravea was given very unique
"parcel post shower. Mrs. Lorna
LYMAN had planned parcel shower
in her honor, but illness developing IN
the household, it became impossible
for the plans to materialize. So she
requested the invited guests to send
their gifts parcel post. This was done
and when Miss Laravea called Tor her
mail Monday noon she was handed
huge bread pan. This she Declined
saving in gracious manner, "YoaI
must have made a mistake-this is
not mine.' Whereupon fine galva-
nized tub was presented her, and foi-
lowing this came other articles OF
equally practical nature, then many
Others, and Miss Jean realized that
her friends were taking new way OF
her. With the assistance
of some friends close by she carried
the dainty CD packages through the
streets and home. Various other
methods we're employed in making
during the week
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21
Married.

The marriage of Miss Jean Laravea
and Mr.. John ]. Quinn was solemnizeo
in Boise Wednesday afternoon at .
o'clock, at the rectory of st. Johns
Cathedral, Bishop German officiating.
In the presence of relatives and few
close friends the sacred vows were Ia
ken. The bride wore neatly tailored
suit of sand color, black fur trimmed,
with large black hat, and carried a
boauet of Brides rosebuds. Following
the ceremony the bridal party drove
to the Owyhee, where an elegant fiVe-
course luncheon was enjoyed, with the
merriment attendant upon such occa-
sions. The brides table was conferred
with gorgeous rose chrysanthemums
and foliage. while at one side of the
room was a tiny table placed for the
little niece and nephew of the bride.
The company consisted of Wilfred
and Mary Quinn, brother and sister OF
the groom, Mr.. and Mrs. Vap and two
daughters, Boise; Mr.. and Mrs. Clay
ton Reed, Nampa; Mr.. and Mrs. u. l..
Rhodes and little Jack, Idaho City;
Mrs. M. L. Hand and daughter Helen,
Boise: and the Misses Florence Rund-
strom, June DeClark of Emmett and
nellie German Of Idaho City. Mrs.
Rhodes and Mrs. Hand are sisters OF
the bride. Miss Laravea has made her
home with her sister, Mrs. II. T. Davis
of this place, since childhood, and has
spent large part of the time in EN-
NETT, holding responsible position
the past two years with the Bank OF
Emmett. which concern feels keen
loss in her departure. She is OF hap
nv disposition--one who has made
friends on every side who will regret
seeing her leave Emmett. Mr.. Quinn,
while not so we'll known here, is a son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Quinn of Ger
den valley, and holds the respect OF
large circle Of friends. He is at pre-
sent sheriff of Boise county. Mr.
and Mrs. Quinn will be at home TO
friends in Idaho City after December
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21
FurS Wanted

The New York Store will pay the
highest prices for all kinds of furs.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21
Notice 10 Bidders.

Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Directors of the Emmett
Irrigation District for the construction
of two concrete fumes, approximately
600 feet long; approximately 5000 feet
concrete retaining wall
Bids will be opened at p. m. the
23rd day of November, 1918, at the
office of the secretary in Emmett,
idaho. Plans and specifications can
be seen at the office of the secretary.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
H. HAYLOR, Secretary
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21
Turkeys for Min Employees.

The Boise Payette Lumber Co. is
again distributing turkeys among their
employees for Thanksgiving. Nearly
IT'S turkeys will be given away-a
generous act customary with this con-
Germ.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21
Eastern Star Meeting.

There will be a special meeting OF
the Eastern Star next Tuesday even
ing at eight o'clock. A full attendance
is urged as there will be initiation and
other work.
MRS. R. M. BURLINGAME, Secy.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21
Card of Thanks.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to
the kind friends for their sympathy
and Floral offerings during our be-
reayement.-Elizabeth Martin, Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Linden, Mrs. Henry
Norwood, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Martin.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21

Calls to duty for those who had pre-
viously been accepted for merchant
marine service were received here the
latter part of last week. Winifred
West and Ashly Cochran accepted and
left Tuesday for Seattle for induction.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21
NOTICE

The regular November teachers
examination, scheduled by law for the
third week in November, has been in
definitely postponed. A fifteen-day
announcement as required by law, will
be given of new dates for holding said
examination.
ELLA f. BRESHEARS,
County Superintendent.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21

Jay Stoner on Monday received his
call to the marines, with option of &C
ceptance or rejection. AS the war is
over he has decided not to accept.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21
Mormon Head Dies.

Joseph F. Smith, president of the
Mormon church, died at Salt Lake
Tuesday, after long illness following
paralytic stroke suffered last April.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21
NEWS OF SOLDIERS

Donald Rose, who is also stationed
at Philadelphia in the truck service,
has been promoted to first class pri-
vate.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-11-21

J. 0. Whipple is moving his family
from Emmett to Nyssa where he is
employed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-10
new EFFORT BY
ENEMY FAILS ITO
MAKE BIG GAIN

PARIS. June I0.-The new
German drive between Mont
didier and Noyon slowed down
before the French resistance yes
terdsy evening and last night,
the French communique indicat
ed today.
Gains OF about mile were made
by the enemy in the center and the
allied left wing in comparison with
the initial penetration OF three miles.
simultaneously American and
French troops advanced again north.
west OF Chateau.Thierry. taking $50
prisoners and 30 machine guns.
'-rhe German rush continued last
evening and last night" today's re-
port said.
"On the left wing several violent
attacks were broken up by French
fire. Courcelles- Ehadelles was taken
and retaken several times and final
ly was held by the French.
"On the right, the French held
south and east of Vile. three miles
southwest OF Noyon, taking 500 pris-
oners.
"In the center. new German forces
made slight progress. reaching the
southern outskirts OF Cuvilly, eight
miles southwest OF Montdidier. Res
sons. Sur.M Matt wood and Bellinglise
chateau. four miles south of Las
signy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-10

ing In the Caucasus. aiming to unite
at Tiflis with the Germans. who are
advancing from the north.
With masked cunning. by friendly
notes thru German Ambassador Mir
bach. Germany is gradually ap.
preaching the heart OF Russia, in or.
der TO pierce IL at the desirable mo-
mcnt
II is still impossible to forctell i'm
mediate developments. but IL is Ger
tain the brief respite is nearing its
end. however much the Bolsheviki
seek to lengthen It. The Bolsheviki
themselves admit:
Already = Corpse"
We are already corpse. but
there Is no one TO bury us.
The Bolsheviki regime. due 10
methods of violence similar to the
old czarism. in an effort 10 preserve
itself. is universally hated. The pro.
letariat are leaving the Bolsheviki
en- masse. All factory workers in
Pctrograd have organized. Their
conference dreams are a united dem.
ocrstic front. abrogation OF the
Brest Litovsk treaty. and formation
Continued on page I0J
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-10

!. The military party In Germany
continues TO dominate. absolutely.
their government and the conduct OF
their war Until the allies score a
crushing military victory. Germany
viii doubtless remain obsunat. for n
pence settlement that calls for In.
demnities. territorial annexauons.
the subjugation OF weaker peoples
and unfair commercial advantages.
?. The allies are now. with the
help Of America. the equal OF the
Germans on the western front
in men. guns and munitions.
The morale Of the allies Is
vastly higher Americas food store
houses are keeping the allied popula.
tions from hunger. while there Is
dire suffering in the Tcutonic coun-
tries
J. on the other hand. Germany
would appear TO have reasons for not
wanting TO stop the war now. The
coming OF the Americans In such
large numbers. OF course. Is a real
menace 20 German hopes Of a great
military victory, but. balanced
against this ls the fact that she has
put Russia and Rumania out Of the
war. WITH a prospect OF staving off
starvation among it's civilian popula
ton. the German military dictator
ship undoubtedly figures that Its ar
mics can cope with any opposition In
the field
4 IL does not appear that the al.
lies are able TO score a complete mil
itary victory over Germany. This
would imply the breaking OF the Ger.
man line in the west. To convince
Germany she was licked II would he
necessary to push her back across
her own borders.
.. The crushing victory over
Germany will likely come only after
America has from one 10 two million
bayonets in the line. and has turned
the weight OF numbers so overwhclm.
ingly In the allies favor that Ger
many cannot withstand the offensive
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-10
BLOOD ON
BAYONET.
SLOGAN
Lieut.. Zech. Seattle han,
Writes Graphic 0escrip-
ton OF YankS in Action
"GET A BOCHE" THE CRY

'Bloosi on your bayon~t''
Get y borh~'''
do unto the bocbe as he does
unto you. but do u first
.'ii~ sure the devil IL dead
III you have any doubt. give
II To him again
Tho spirit of fir. OF the American
soldier that promises 20 scorch tho
Hun and cleanse the world of his
barbarian iH br-ath~d In those rlo-
gann OF the American sectors In
France. contained in a letter from a
, S~atti. officer. LIST 1t. Luke Z~ch. to
Justice John u. Wright. In whose
court he formerly served an clerk
The letter dlscios~s the American
soldier at the front. winning the ad
mira,ion OF the French pollu and tho
British Tommy. doing his work OF
war with bloody determination
that gives color Go the late dis
patches fr0.n the front where he
IL operating. and boiling lil for the
bcche when once he begins the great
push.
The Americans ar- so slnccr~ In
/ f'Tf ""t = hf@t y NRAAtA@tfft Utn bfffl
mad. that they do not take enough
prisoners 60 even get lufor-na ton
and that IN very Necessary" writes
Li-ut Zrch. ~Lc; me tell you that
this in n he'll Of war. and you can
max. your peane with your God. b~
Gauss the chances are that YOU will
meet Him on the other side II you
should be 40 unfortunate as TO fall
into the hands Of the Germans
When German wants 10 surrsn
der he will always go TO the French.
aa they are Tho only ones who wall
show him any mercy The Ameri
cans and English wiii take "A crack at
him or give him about IS inches Of
cold steel. The French have asked
that the Americans be permitted TO
fight alongside them. and. believe
me. tho Americans want no better
partners
In our sector they do not cnlI tho
land between the American and Ger
man trenches No Mans Land 9"
Zcch wrote. We consider Il our
feeding ground. and go out whenever
we please tafter dark. and every
now and then Nc Eo over TO see wha,
tho Huns arc doing TO pass the time
British SHOW Pep
The first American troops In the
fcoriinacd on page "
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-10
PLAN TO
CIRCLE
PA RIS
Teutons Hoped to Cut Oft
Huge Force of French !.
and Americans
RESERVES BLOCK PUSH

LONDON. June I0.-Nine hun
drod and forty-one casualties
have bsen inflicted by German
air raids on allied hospitals In
the past three weeks, J. ]. Mac
Pherson. under-secretary Of tho
admiralty. announced In the
house OF commons today.
WITH THE FRENCH Ar
MlES IN THE FIELD. Juno 10.
The present drive on flBe Mont.
dldier. Noyon front, according -
military critics, constitutes tie
northern arm Of . vast eucjr.
cling project aimed against PArfA-
This movement. starting from tho
Avre. the region Of Montdidier. and
being pushed southwark as far ~
possible towards the capital. would
coordinate with a southern enveIcp
ing attack from Chateau Thierry,
thus seeking to envelop the Ameri-
can and French troops betwcen
Montdidier and Chateau Thierry.
The Germans still have mini
mum OF about SO unengaged dfvts-
ions t6oo. 900 mem for their present
effort The determined resistance q
the French. who are holding the en-
erny on the wings and only permit.
ting Comparatively slight progregs
In the center. has gained suffic3ent
time to enable the ailies-for -
first time since the original drive II
March--to bring up reserves before
an appreciable amount Of ground
was lost.
The Germans began Sundays ~
tack with ten divisions 100000 men).
but suffered such heavy losses they
were forced to engage other divto-
ions before night
The German staff apparently in Oh
stnately convinced that the Oise
valley offers the most likely oppoe-
tunity for advancing towards Paris.
Sundays attack launched by Gen
Won Huber. followed the same tactics
which characterized the boches' pre-
ceding offensive effort. They made
an initial gain thru a surprise at
tack German infantry men ieaped
to the assault in successive waves.
Despite the Huns efforts at -
crecy and their use OF gas. French
artillery was able TO maintain Z
counter preparation thruout the en-
envy bonbardment
The desperate efforts with which
the Germans launched their new as
sault is indicative Of their realization
of the absolute necessity OF ending
the war before Americas fun
strength is interviewed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-10
WANT AUTO DRIVERS
TESTED BY POLICE

Every auto driver in Seattle will
be required to pass extensive auto
driving tests before police permit
will be issued. If the plans submitted
to Chief Warren by Chamber OF
Commerce committeeman Monday
are approved
Appalled, by the recent death list
from accidents, the civilian observ-
ers will take steps TO eliminate
reckless or unframed drivers. they
announced at noon.