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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1918-12-13
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A sauerkraut supper will be
held at the home of Mrs. Alice
Beaumont by the members of
the Thompson Memorial Church
on Friday evening of this week.
Wesley Oblinger is serving on
the jury at Doylestown this
week.
Mrs. Frank Trego spent Tues
day with friends in Rushland.
Gilbert Davis, who has been
visiting D. B. Oblinger and
family for the past weekend,
sailed this week from New York
for trip overseas on the Mer-
chant Marine.
Martin Manager, who las en-
listed in the Medical Corps has
been at his home here on a ten
day furlough. He also spent a
few days in Watertown, New
York, where the Managers for
merly resided, he left later for
Norfolk.
1t has been officially reported
that Private raymond Naylor,
of the U. S. Army in France,
died in November from wounds
received in action. He was a son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Naylor,
formerly of this place, but now
of North Wales, Montgomery
County. A brother, George
Naylor, is also in France.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1918-12-13
Reliance Club Elects officers

At the annual meeting of the
Reliance Club held at their club
house on Bridge street last Mon
day evening the following
officers were elected to serve the
ensuing year: President, Frank
l.. Kramer; secretary, Raymond
H. Wesner; treasurer, Stephen
P. Brady; trustees, DR.. c. T. Lu-
gar, chairman Stephen P. Brady,
Fred Carter, Samuel Patterson
and Charles Balderston. After
the meeting refreshments were
served.
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Willard White Killed in Actian

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard White,
of Centre Bridge, have received
official notification from the War
Department in Washington of
the death of their son, Willard
w. White. He was killed in
action on October %.
White was a member of Com
pany f. of the 18th Infantry.
He enlisted in Trenton in June
1917. He received his training
at Camp Mcclellan, Admission
Ala, and went overseas with the
twenty-ninth Division last June.
Before entering the service he
was employed at Frenchtown.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1918-12-13
THE WIRE WAR.

Harry Lauder paid visit to the
western front some time ago. While
standing before a great barbed-wire
barricade he asked a Highlander how
long he thought the war would last.
Forty years." said the Highland
er, never moving an eyelid. We'll
be fighting another year, and then
it'll tax us thirty-nine years more to
wind up the wire.-Dallas News.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1918-12-13
Miss Jennie Slack

The funeral of Miss Jennie
Slack, sister of Phineas R.
Slack, was held from her bro
theirs home in this borough on
Tuesday, with interment at Car
versville, where she resided for
some thirty-siX years prior to
taking up her residence here.
She was a member OF the Car
versville Presbyterian Church.
Besides her brother, a sister,
Mrs. Pursell, of Buckingham,
survives her.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1918-12-13
December Milk Prices

The Interstate Milk Pro-
ducers' Association prices f. o. b.
Philadelphia are as follows: For
INFESTED milk 10Hc a quart.
When tested, price is to vary &c
per 100 lbs. for every Ito point
of fat above or below A p. C.
Receiving Station price in so
and 60 mile zone for 3 p. c. milk,
1919 with above variations for
fat.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1918-12-13

The Quakers and Episcopal
cans will join in a Community
Christmas tree in Center Hill
hall, at Solebury, on Saturday
evening, December 81. The Sum-
day school of the Center Hill
Episcopal Church, and the First
Day school of the Solebury
Friends Meeting, will participate
in the exercises.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1918-12-13

Word has been received that
W. Harrison Breeze, well known
here, died in the State Hospital
at Norristown a few days ago.
Up to a year or so ago, when
taken to the hospital, he made
his home with his sister, Mrs.
Richard Naylor, near this bor-
ough. He was Civil War veter-
an, and a member of the Thomp-
son Memorial Church, south of
this borough.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1918-12-13

At a meeting of the Woman's
Home Missionary Society of Cen
tenary NJ. E. Church Miss Edith
Udy was elected president in
place of Mrs. Theodore Stout,
who resigned. The other officers
were all reelected.
Mrs. William Hurley has been
elected superintendent of the
missionary department of the
Centenary M. E. Sunday School,
taking the place of Mrs. Fred
S. Cummings, who has resigned
the ONCE,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1918-12-13
WEEKS EVENTS
IN new HOPE


of the M, E. parsonage, have
been spending a few days in the
city of Brotherly Love.
The Christmas entertain
ment of the M. E. Church will be
given by the Sunday School on
Christmas eve.
Samuel Wilkinson who recent
ly sold his farm in Solebury,
known as the Wilson Pearson, Jr.
farm, to Anderson T. Herd, has
bought the farm of the late Ben
iamin Yates, north of Lahaska,
and will move there April 1.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward N. Dubs,
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Dubs and
Mrs. Allen Opdycke attended a
funeral in Philadelphia on Tues
day.
Martha, the little three-year
old daughter of John Pursell,
has been successfully operated
on for adenoids, and is recover
ing nicely.
Joseph Pickett is seriously i'll
at his home on Bridge street,
and but little hopes are enter
tanned for his recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Holcombe
and daughter, of Trenton, spent
the weekend with Mrs. Hol-
combe's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard c.. Corson.
Charles E. Foulke, Esq, and
Joseph d. Holcombe were Phila-
delphia sightseers on Friday.
Mrs. M. E. Bartholomew and
Mrs. A. Rashaw were recent Wis
itors in Trenton.
Scott Oblinger. of the U. S
Navy, was a weekend guest OF
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. B
Oblinger. He has been trans
ferred from New York to Nor
folk, Va, where he will be
stationed for some time.
Mrs. William Opdyke. Of Bris-
toll, was a recent visitor with
John Pursell and family.
DR.. John A. Flood, of the u
S. Army, spent last week with
his wife, at her home in this
place.
The Junior Red Cross of the
New Hope High School realized
$51 from their sale on Saturday
last, for which they are grateful
to all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lehman Matt
news and daughter, of Trenton
spent the weekend with the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S
H. Matthews.
Word has been received here
of the wounding of Charles
Eleyn, in action in France, or
october 9Th
br George MorleN Marshal
o Philadelphia, spert Sunday
with Mrs. f. A. Smith at Ston,
Cottage,
Herbert A. Havens, who he's
been n an extended h 'slness
trip thfol oh the South, rotmn
ed to Solebury for the Weekend
aud he and Mrs. H .ven5 wi,
spend several weeks at theil
Philadelphia apartments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Scher
merhorn spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Batty'
in Trenton.
Mrs. George Rinehart, of Cen
ter Bridge, will spend the win
ter with Jesse Worthington ant
family, on North Main street.
Mrs. William Clark, Of Tren
ton, was a recent visitor will
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel H
| Matthews.
Miss Eva Horn, of - label
phia, was weekend Wis to
with her parents, Mr., and hrs
| George Horn, on North n in ST
Mrs. j. Edinger has re urne,
from Stroudsburg, Whe42 sh
spent a week with her daughter
Miss Kathryn Stintsmar
assistant postmaster at New
town, spent the weekend wit
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ThoS
Stintsman, on North Main st.
Miss Verna Pursell has re
turned from weeks visit wit
her grandparents, in Bristol.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker Borde
are spending a few days wit
their daughters at Vassar Co
lege, Poughkeepsie.
Mabel Young has accepted
position as stenographer for a
indiinite time with Edwar
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Arthur Scheetz is i'll at his
home on Buttonwood street.

Arthur Scheetz is i'll at his
home on Buttonwood street.
Asher B. Wolverton of Idell,
after spending two weeks with
his son Lewis D. Wolverton on
Perry street, is now spending
some time with relatives in
Trenton.
The many friends of former
City Clerk James H. Reynolds
will be pleased to learn that he
is improving from his recent
illness, even though the recov-
cry is slow.
Harry C. White, of Bound
Brook, a Y. M. c. A. secretary
from France, spoke at the local
high school yesterday afternoon
and addressed an audience in
the First Presbyterian Church
last evening.
Rev. Thomas j. Bensley, D.
D., rector of st. Andrews Epis-
copal Church, is filling in as a
teacher in the Third Ward
School temporarily, taking the
department conducted by Miss
Ruth Ella Ball, who is ill at her
home in Syracuse, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse M. Hunt,
of North Union street, have a
young son, born last Saturday,
and whom they have named
Horace Edgar.
In the window of the Hol-
Combe Building on Union street
has been placed an attractive
poster announcing the hours of
the Red Cross workrooms. 1t
was designed and painted by
Miss Della Barber, of this city.
The Lambertville Red Cross
reports los Christmas parcels
sent from Lambertville to the
boys overseas.
Sergt. Russell Wells, has just
returned from troop movement
to Camp Wheeler, Ga.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1918-12-13

The following officers have
been elected by the Lambertville
Catholic Club: Honary pres
ident, Rev. William H. Lynch /;
president, Eugene Behan; vice
president, Thomas F. Kilroy
secretary, Thomas J. Mooney
treasurer, Joseph j. MCGOWAN
trustees, Francis Leary, chair
man; William Durborrow, Ray
mond Shoemaker, A. J. Moonan
and John Meskill.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1918-12-13
Postmaster Reappolnted.

James A. Cleary has been re-
appointed postmaster at Lam
bertville, his new commission
dating from October "a, 1918,
to October "a, 1922. The origi-
nal appointment was made early
in 1914, and expired several
months ago.
Postmaster Cleary has given
his constant and undivided at
tention to the office during his
entire incumbency, and has
been unceasing in his efforts to
maintain the high standard of
the office.
Jacob II. Johnson
The funeral of Jacob H. John
son was held Wednesday at his
late home, 81 Bridge street, with
Rev. Theron Lee, pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church, in
charge. Interment was in
Prospect Hill cemetery Fleming
ton, under the direction of
LaBaw.
Mr.. Johnson was "a years of
age, and died Saturday
evening from heart trouble, with
which he had been afflicted for
several years. He is survived by
a son, John H. Johnson, and a
daughter, Miss Minnie Johnson,
both of this city. He had been
in charge of the Mount Hope
cemetery for number of years
as caretaker.
William l.. HOff
Word has been received by
local relatives of the death of
William L. Hoff, native of
Sergeantsville, but for many
years a prominent citizen of
Washington, Warren County.
His funeral was held yesterday
from his late home in that Dor
ough.
Mr.. Hoff, who was the son of
the late George Hoff, and a
grandson of the late Rev. Jacob
Hoff, a resident of Lambertville
many years ago, was about 65
years of age. His death was
caused by paralysis, he having
the first stroke several years
ago, but was able to travel
about his home town until re-
Gently. His wife has been dead
for a number of years, but one
son, Frank w. Hoff, survives
him. He has several relatives
in this city, and quite a number
at Sergeantsville.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-04
BAKER DENIES
1900 LOSSES
IN OFFENSIVE
CONTINUED FRoM PAGE oNE

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
turning from France are. as follows:
Brig. Gen. James J. Hornbrook. as
signed to the Southern Department;
Brig. Gen. Charles W. Kutz. assign
ed to command the Engineer Camp
at Camp Humphreys; Brig. Gen.
George c. saffarras. assigned to
Seventeenth Brigade. Ninth division.
Camp Sheridan, Montgomery. Ala; /;
Brig. Gen.. Alfred A. Hickok. as
signed to Ninteenth Brigade. Tenth
division, Camp Funston. Kansas;
Brig. Gen. Douglas Macarthur, as
signed to Twenty-first Brigade,
Eleventh. division, Camp Meade. Nd. /;
Brig. Gen. John N. Hodges, Twenty
third Brigade, Twelfth division.
Camp Devens, Mass; Brig. Gea.
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Twepty-fifth
Brigade, Thirteenth division. Camp
Lewis, Wash.
italian Expedition.
How many men have been sent to
Itay?"
Answer: IT do not know how
many have actually arrived there
yet"
Can you say what unit has gone
to Italy?"
Answer: mo ! do not think that
the unit has been identified by the
enemy.
''.Are the men in Italy actually on
the fighting line?"
Answer: Not as far as now re-
ported"
The Washington herald., 1918-08-04
CHAUTAUQUA OPENS
AT ATLANTIC CITY
Mrs. Annie Rix Militz Begins a
Series of Lectures.

Atlantic City. N. J.. Aug. s.-The
Venice Park Chautauqua opened Its
third season in the Hotel Ostend'
Boston avenue and the Boardwalk.
with the first of a series of six lee
lures by Mrs. Anne Rix Militz. Mrs
Militz is a lecturer Of international
repute, having Travelled around the
world twice. She comes to Atlantic
City after six weeks in Washington.
d. C. In addition to this series OF
six lectures under the auspices of
the Chautauqua, Mrs. Militz will hold
daily classes Of a more informal
character. The subject Of the lee
ture for this afternoon will be: THE
Cosmic Consciousness"
Because Of the lack Of transporta-
tion to the Chautauqua Building In
Venice Park, and under the uncer-
tainty still existing. the ladies in
charge of the Chautauqua, Mrs. Ma
nette B. Paul and Mrs. Anna e.
Hendley. have arranged to hold most
Of the lectures, concerts and classes
in the hotels on the beach.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-04
D. c. LEADING
ENTIRE U. S.
W. S. S. SALES
Per Capita 1872, Second
Only to Nebraska Which
Stands at 1864.

The District Of Columbia stands
second in point of total sales of war
savings stamps throughout the
United States up to July /. accord
ing to figures compiled by the Treas
ury Department. The Districts
total stands at s2.779.720.47. or s7.52
per capita. 1t is preceded by the
State of Nebraska with per capita
sales of s16.64. and closely followed
by Iowa with per capita sales of
1882. In the report of sales for
the month of June only, II stands
fourth. with a total of s65o,665.75.
representing s1.76 per capita.
Washington's quota of stamps to
be sold before January 1, 1919, Is
$I500,000. to accomplish which is 1t
calculated that each resident must
buy at least $50 worth of stamps
during the year.
Total receipts from the sale Of
stamps in the country from the be-
ginning of the campaign up to and
including July 22. amounted to s447.-
S20,970.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-04
Married at IA Years Age,
Girl Now Asks Divorce

F, Julia Ellen clubb. through her
mother. brought suit in the Equity
Court yesterday for absolute divorce
from Valance A. Club, on the
ground OF misconduct. The pair were
married here August II, 1917, when
she was only IL years old, and they
never have lived together as man and
wife, the complaint AYERS. As she is
a minor, her mother had to bring
the suit In the capacity Of her next
friend.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-04
PLAN NEW BALLOON SCHOOL.
Naval Authorities Will Choose Site
for Instruction Camp.

Secretary Daniels announces that
the navy contemplates establishing
an additional training school for bal
loon pilots. This school will prob
ably be located at some point east of
the Mississippi and south OF the Ohio
River.
In addition to available buildings, a
field will be necessary to carry on the
outdoor work. 1t is also essential that
there be good transportation facili-
ties at the point selected.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-04

on the local boards, who delivered
nobly last time. and in whom Gen
Crowder has implicit confidence. II
will be up to them to see the thing
through. Thus far the policy Of the
Provost Marshal Generals office to-
ward any extension OF the age
limits has been to use the methods
now in vogue and with which the
country is familiar.
The Process.
First. after passage of the leg-
islation, the President will issue a
proclamation fixing a date for reg
istration day.
On registration day the million,
will go to their local boards and
their names will be set down in
Uncle Sans great. man power led
ger.
The next step. will be the grant,
ing of serial numbers. which will
determine the liability of regis
trants. Then will come the great
drawing at Washington by which
that liability is finally established.
Meantime the questionnaires will
have been sent out by the local
boards. Upon their return the
boards will consider the question of
classification, and so notify regis
trants of their standing in any of
the five classes. The registrant,
upon such notification, has the right
OF appeal.
By this time, however. the reser-
voir is filled-save for the decision
Of appealed cases-and each OF the
new registrants knows his place.
order Of service, and approximately
when he will be called.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-04
MRS COURT F. WOOD
GETS CIV. c. OFFICE
Is Appointed Chairman Of Civil
Service Committee.

Mrs. Court =. Wood. president Of
the d. c. Federation Of Woman 5
Clubs, has been appointed chairman
of the civil service committee of the
General Federation of women's Clubs.
Mrs. Wood IL the FIRST woman from
washington to be appointed on the
national executive board. In her new
position ii Is understood that she will
continue the work under the resolu-
tion passed at the biennial in which
the g. +. w. C. recognized vocational
training for public service along the
line of the Smith, Hughes bill whose
object is to remove iiliteracy.
Mrs. Margretta Neale. Of Baltimore
and Washington. has been appointed
chief Of the women's division, Depart
ment of Labor, to succeed Mrs. Hilda
NJ. Richards. Mrs. Neale was former
ly superintendent Of the United States
Employment Service in Newark, N. J.
and in New York City. In the latter
place she had wide experience In
placement work and handling pro-
blems Of women In industry.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-04

congratulated him. Many nero-
planes were lined up On battle for
nation on the aviation neld.
In the past three months coppenz
has destroyed twenty-one German
war balloons. three of them on Jufy
~. in the space OF ave minutes. He
is member of q notable family. His
father. Omer Copper ~ well
known artist and tw o n WI -
Gen. and MAJ Cabr.. haze aehieyef
military Distinction.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-04
u. EXCEEDS
| TWO MILLIONS
! RIFLE MAKING
Since April. 1917, Turns
Out 1000, 1885,
006 Machine Guns.


The United States government has
passed the two million mark in the
produetion of rifles since war was
declared.
Up to and including July n. 1913,
the total number produced, inspected
and accepted was 2.OOO.7sS This num-
Der includes. in part. 1.5ss.15s Of U. s.
Model 1917 and $4,000 Russian rifles.
1t does not include the 10000 U. 8.
Model 1903 (Springiel0 rifles esti-
mated to have been on hand when
we entered the war. I
During the week ending July q the
total number Of rifles of all types IN
spected and accepted was 59. .167. an in
crease over the previous weeks pro-
duction of 4,305. OF this 59.167, 1910
were U. s. Model 1917 rifles, the
weeks production of which exceeded
production during the week previous
by 2.74s.
Machine Gun Production.
Machine gun production continues to
show a steady increase. although the
output at all plants fluctuates.
The number Of heavy Browning ma
chine guns inspected and accepted
during the week ending July q was
1,1O6. a decrease of 257 under pro-
duction for the previous week.
Light Brownings, inspected and ac-
eepted during the past week, reached
a total Of 2.ss4. an increase of 557
over the previous week.
Since the war began. and up to and
Including July q. the total number of
machine guns Of all types produced.
inspected and accepted. was 96.0Os.> in
Guiding 8, 42S heavy Brownings and a.
Ss5 light Brownings.
The total output of pistols and re-
volvers, Inspected and accepted. up to
and including July q. was H4,015. in
cluding 235.700 .45 Model 1911 pistols
and 17S, SIS .f5 Model 1917 revolvers.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-04
cOPPENS, BELGIAN
ACE, Is DEC0RATED

The Belgian ace OF aces. s6b-
lieutenant coppens. has ben decorat-
ed with the rosette OF onicer on the
of Knight Of the Order OF Leopold
The King In person pinned the dec
oration on Coppens' uniform and
The Washington herald., 1918-08-04
NAVY ENGINEMAN DROWNED
Daniel Joseph Crowley Lost from
U. S. S. Wake July 2o.

The Navy Department is informed
that Daniel Joseph Crowley. engine
man, second class. L. S. N, fell over
board from the U. s. 8. Wake, July
p and was drowned. The body was
recovered. His wife. Mrs. Catherine
A. Crowley. resides at So Hinkley
street, Sommerville, Mass.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-04
WAR AND NAVY HEADS
TAKE BLO LOW AT VICE
Departments Put Segregated Areas
Outside Ten-Mile Zone.

Outside len-Mlle Zone.
The War and Navy Department.
have taken. another blow at vice.
An order was issued. through the
Commission on Training Camp Ac-
tiyities. making ten miles the barred
zone around cantonmentss forts
naval stations and camps. instead
OF five miles. which heretofore has
been the restricted area The new
decree will mean the abolition OF
segregated districts in several of the
larger cities. 1t was said. as many
important camps and stations are
located more than five, but less than
ten miles, from these cities.
Violation Of the order Is punish
able by a fine Of $1,000 and impris-
onment for one year. IL civil pros.
ecutions Is followed; persons subject
to military law. however. face Far
heavier penalties.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-04

$Iaooo William and Mary Design Brown Ma
hogany Living Room Suite, consists of chair,
rocker and large davenport, with two square
cushions; upholstered in fine tap &102 On
estry. August Sale price. .......... %AvS'Hv
$a75.oo Queen Anne Design Brown Mahogany
3-piece Living Room Suite, with loose spring
two round cushions, upholstered in CON m
blue velorT. August Sale price,. @AAVsVV
$3os.oo Solid Mahogany apiece Living Room
Suite, with cane ends and back; upholstered seats
with one roll and two square cushions; high-back
freside chairs rocker and armchair. &CAA nm
August Sale price................. ~6Hxsvv
$4,000 Brown Mahogany s-piece Living
chair and armchair, upholstered in &11c on
blue silk damask August Sale price. AAVsOV
The Washington herald., 1918-08-04
Ivory Furniture
At .20% Below REGULAR.

The ls2i.oo to s61.00 Chiffo-
nisss: Ts. s.s;aS .ss O. te ;, ss;;so; ~ oo
The $500 to $500 Dressers,
e2o.00 TO e4o.o0.
PaIais Royai-Fourth Floor.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-04

4 When you hoard food you play the
game of the profiteer. When you
hoard money you play the game of
the enemy.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-04
Bedroom Suites
At 2lco Below REGULAR.


ss23.OO queen Anne Period De-
sign Brown Mahogany apiece
bedroom suite. includes large
dresser, 3-mirror dressing table,
chifforette and bed. QCES An
August Sale price. -. pHoo'fV
S2sO.OO Brown Mahogany 4
piece Adam Design Bedroom
suite, consists of chiffonier, j.
mirror dressing table, bed and
large ,!,se.t dresser s.;s nr,cs $224.00
S26I. 90 Dull Mahogany Apiece
Colonial BEDROOM Suite, with
fIuted post, including dresser.
chiffonier. dressing table and
bed. August S20S.S
sale price. ..s'.'
S232.OO Old Ivory Apiece Bed
room suite, including dresser,
chiffonier, bed and triplicate
mirror dressing table; hand
somely carved and hand deco
rations. August S1S5. go
Sale price. e............