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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-23
Notice of Hearing Admitting Foreign
Will to Probate.
State of South Dakota,

State OF South Dakota,
County of Hughes.
In the matter of the Estate of Jacob Gels, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given, That by order of the
undersigned, Judge OF the County Court, in and
FOR tlnghes county, state of South Dakota. made
on the 10Th day of November, A. d. 1917. that
Friday. the 18th day of December, A. d. 1917. at
in the Court House. has been fixed and appointed
IS the time and place for hearing the petition of
John J. Gels, that the will of Jacob Gels deceased,
heresofeTe proved, allowed and admitted to pro-
ard in the State OF Nebraska, be admitted to pro-
bate. and recorded in this said County Court, and
thai letters testaluentary issue to John j Gels.
Witness my hand and the seal of said County
Court, this 20th day of November, A. D.. 1917.
(SEAL1 JOHN MCCoRp,
Judge of said County Court.
Attest: J.. e. SLINDEE,
Clerk Of said County Court.
ZELL GUTHRIE, Attorney.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-23
REPORT FLOUR SUPPLIES.

REPORT FLOUR SUPPLIES.
Thousands of householders residing
in South Dakota have reported excess
amounts Of flour and sugar, held by
themselves, to the Federal Food Ad-
ministrator. Anyone holding more
than enough of these commodities to
supply the household for the next
thirty days, should report to the Food
Administration:
% Date of purchase.
(2) Amount purchased.
CD Amount on hand.
az Number of persons in family.
(6 Distance family resides from
nearest store.
Persons so reporting are required to
conserve these stocks of -four by US
ing the substitutes, as required in
the regulations, but need not give up
any part Of the stocks, until notified
by the Food Administrator for this
state. Tarsons not reporting excess
supplies Ct these commodities may
find themselves in a most serious
situation, should an investigator dis
cover the supplies.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-23
; Official
Food News
Issued by
: Federal Food Administra-
: ton for South Dakota,
; C. N. HERREIp, Administrators.
TREFz IN SOUTH DAKOTA.

Edward f. Trefz, an orator Of un-
usual ability who was sent to Europe
by the United States Food Administra-
ton to investigate food conditions
"over there" and bring back a first
hand message to the people of Amer
lea, has been booked for a series Of
speaking engagements in South Da-
kota.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-23
MARKET o WHEAT
= >1s*

All wheat held by sop5b Dakota
formers over and above that required
For planting this spring ami q reason
able supply of seed for 1919, should
be marketed before May 18th. The
South Dakota Food Administrator
has been authorized to requisition
wheat for the government and may
proceed under this authority, if neces-
sary, after the middle of May.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-23
EAT POTATOES

"Eat potatoes and save wheat" is
the slogan for every household In
South Dakota to adopt at this time.
There are plenty of potatoes in the
state and they must be used within
the next sixty days or so. Potatoes
should be made to take the place OF
wheat to a large extent.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
FREE DELIVERY OF MAIL
GRANTED ~BlNGHAMT0N

Some time within the next three
weeks B~inghamton will be furnished
with free delivery Of mail, according to
announcement by Postmaster c. W.
Metcalf, Jr. Requirements for the serv-
ice include the numbering Of all houses
within the prescribed limits Of deliv-
| cry, sidewalks and street crossings and
| private mail boxes.
The routes OF delivery will be ac-
Cordinr to tho following boundaries:
Broad street, from Maris avenue to
end OF walk, about $40 feet west OF
Merton avenue lend Of improved terri
tory.
Vassar street. from Maris avenue to
q point about $40 feet west of Merton
avenue lend of improved territory.
Princeton street, from Collins ave-
nue. to q point about $40 feet west of
Merton avenue lend OF improved terri
tory.
Harvard street, from Collins avenue
to a point about $40 feet west OF Mer-
ton avenue lend Of improved territory.
Yale street. from Collins avenue to
Merton avenue.
Cambridge street, from Collins ave-
nue. to Merton avenue.
Merton avenue, from Broad street to
Oxford street.
Bingham avenue, from Broad street
to oxford street.
Collins avenue, from Broad street to
Fassar street,
Collins avenue, from Yale street to
oxford street.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
GRAIN AND HAY TRADE
HEARING ARRANGED

A hearing which is Of great interest
to the Memphis grain and hay trade
viii begin Wednesday morning at the
Gayoso hotel before a representative
OF the interstate commerce commission.
II is that OF a case filed some time
ago by the Merchants exchange, in
which all rates on grain and hay from
Memphis to Texas and Arkansas are
attacked as unreasonably high and dis
eriminatory against this city in favor
Of, st. Louis, Cairo, Kansas City and
other Southwestern points.
Special Examiner Patteson, Of Wash
ington, win conduct the hearing for
the commission, and there will be at
torneys from Washington, st. Louis
n perhaps other cities to take a
OF the defense for the railroad admin
istration.
The local side Of the case will be
IN the hands OF s, F. Clark, s. =,
Rison, J.. b. Edgar, L. p. Cook, s. 7,
Pease and James B. McGinnis. They
believe they a present the case so
strongly as to get relief. In addition
to III attorneys for the Commission
and h special examiner, shippers will
be present from several OF the inter-
ested. cities is intsrvenors, their OBJ
tect being to do all in their power TO
mold any advantages they now enjoy,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
LITTLE ROCK CITIZEN
PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY

Chester M. Butler, "a, a retired bust
ness man OF Little Rock, Ark, died
early Monday morning at the home OF
his son-in-law and daughter, Mr., and
Mrs. Frank $. Omberg. where he and
Mrs. Butler had been guests for sew
eral weeks. The cause or MS death was
a stroke Of paralysis which he suffered
rally. "
For the past six months Mr.. Butler
was IN falling health and a short while
ago he and Mrs. Butler came to Mem
phis to be with their relatives, For
many years he was one Of the leading
business men in Arkansas and has a
wide circle Of friends ana former bust
ness associates who will be surprised
and shocked at the news of his death,
Mr.. Butler is survived by his wife
and three children, Mrs. pnberg and
Willard M. Butler, of Memphis and
Mrs. Robert Whitfield, or Washington,
and a sister, Mrs. w. L. Linn, OF Chi
cage. With the exception OF Mrs.
Whitfield all were at the bedside at
the time of his death. Mrs. Whitfield
ls expected to arrive during the day.
The family will leave Memphis Tues
day morning at . o'clock for Little
ROCK where the funeral and burial will
lake place,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
HEAVY MEAT EATERS
HAVE SLOW KIDNEYS
Eat Less Meat If You Feel
Backachy Or Have
Bladder Trouble.

No man or woman who eats meat
regularly can make a mistake by flush
ing the kidneys occasionally, a y a
well-known authority. Meat forms uric
acid which excites tho kidneys, they
become overworked from the strain, get
sluggish and fail to filter the waste
and poisons from the blood, Their We
get sick. Nearly all rheumatism, head
aches, liver trouble, nervousness, dizzl-
ness, sleeplessness n urinary disor-
ders come from sluggish kidneys.
The moment you feel o duh ache IN
the kidneys or your back hurts or II
the urine Is cloudy, ~orrensive, fun OF
sediment, irregular OF passage or at
tended by a sensation Of scalding, stop
eating meat and get about four ounces
Of Jad Salts from n pharmacy; take
q tablespoonful in q grass OF water be-
fore breakfast and in q FEW days your
kidneys will act fine. This famous
salts Is made from the acid Of grapes
and lemon juice, combined with lithia,
and has been used for generations TO
flush and stimulate the kidneys, also to
neutralize the acids in urine SO 1t no
longer causes irritation. thus ending
bladder weakness.
lad Salts Is inexpensive n a not
iniure: makes a delightful effervescent
Whitewater drink wnicn everyone
should take now and then to keep the
kidneys clean and active and the blood
pure, thereby avoiding serious kidney
complications. aoV.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
BANQUET FITTING
CLIMAX TO WAR
HERO'S RECEPTION

Completing a day of enthusiastic re-
ceptlon TO one OF the wars great he
roes by the people OF his home city,
the banquet at the Chisca Saturday
night to Maiden, B. B. Buck was
a successful and enjoyable affair. 1t
was under the auspices OF the Cham
per OF Commerce. The large banquet
haH was filled to its capacity with a
gathering representing the city's best
OF men and women, with a fair sprin-
KING OF the military.
Inc guest of honor received an ova-
ton which was but another evidence
OF the public's desire to pay tribute
TO one who had been so conspicuous
IN the tight for freedom. He was
seated with w, W. Simmons and Mrs.
Buck at his left, while DR.. W. b.
Buckner, rector Of Calvary church, was
at his right as toastmaster.
The Invocation was pronounced by
rev. c. H. Williamson. pastor Of First
P~resbyterian church, after which the
Fark feld quartet sang a beautiful
lumber. This was but the first Of
several numbers by them, all OF which
We're keenlv enjoyed.
Brief talks were made by ], a, Ed
gar, for the Red Cross S, NJ. William
son, for the fourth Liberty loan, and
Leslie Stratton, for the united war
WORK campaign. noting the success at
tending the efforts OF the Memphis
PSCpie " odth up III every way pos
si6le the men at the front,
Lieut.. Ricaud, representing the
french army, made a few enthusiastic
remarks. voiclng the appreciation OF
MS country for what the United States
mad done and expressing pleasure over
me binding Of the ties between the two
peoples.
Mrs; D.. L. Griffith sang charminGIy.
including the Marsellaise. DR.. Buckner
paid a glowing Introductory tribute to
the honored guest, whose response was
modest and full Of interest. Especially
SO was his relation OF how the Ameri-
can armies combated and overcame the
oarbed wire distractions in the Yer
dun sectors.
The POSTMASTER gracefully presented
a handsome bouquet of American Beau
which tho Star Spangled Banner" was
Mrs. Griffith.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
SOCIAL DISEASE
FUND CAMPAIGN
HAS FINE START
Twenty Per Cent Contributed
Before Drive Is Actually
Launched Monday - Gov
eminent Helping.

The IL teams appointed to raise
special fund OF $25, 900 to combat social
evil diseases in Memphis with a view
to protecting soldiers n sailors re-
turning to this city or passing through
en- route to their homes got away to a
flying start Monday morning.
A representative or the government
contributed 5000 on condition that
Memphis raise $780, 900, and up to the
time the campaign was formally
launched Monday, business men n
firms here had pledged S4,226, making
the total in hand $9,1s5.
e. w. Porter is chairman Of the ex-
ecutive committee n the IL teams
are c~aptained by men who have had
wide experience in raising money and
h are duly impressed with the ne
cessity of fighting an enemy of return
ing soldiers and sailors that is far more
deadly than bullets or shells or other
instrumentalities Of death devised by
the most brilliant OF foes.
Furthermore, the government Is tax
ing a deep interest in the movement.
1t has not only agreed 10 subscribe
5000 to the fund in Memphis. but has
made it perfectly clear hat cleaning
up the community here so that returned
soldiers and sailor may be properly
protected is one OF the most important
tasks lying ahead in the return to
peace conditions.
This work falls more specifically on
the public health service which becomes
n Of the most Important arms Of tho
government under the new regime. But
Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo has
appealed to all civil authorities to
make their communities SAFE while
Secretary of Wal Baker has sent a
telegram to the governors of all states
urging their cooperation" Secretary
Of the Navy Daniels has also issued the
following strong appeal:
one Of the compensations for the
tragedy of war Is the ract that an en-
lightened opinion is behind the organ
ICED campaign to project the youth
cancer, more deadly thai tuberculosis,
more loathesome than cholera, The
campaign begun in war to insure the
military fitness OF men in fighting is
quite as necessary TO save men for
civil efficiency. The national govern
Is undertaking this task In co-opera-
ton with the state authorities. The
full cooperation and sympathetic work
ing together of local, state and federal
agencies, backed by sound public senti-
ment, are needed In this holy campaign
for that cleanness Of living which alone
insures clear thinking and physical ex-
c%ellence."
The money raised in this campaign
will be used for the maintenance Of a
hospital and other facilities for the de-
t%ention, treatment II cure of women
suffering from social diseases and for
such other practical steps as may be
deemed necessary in accomplishing the
desired result.
The team captains will make their
reports direct to Mr.. Porter from time
to time during Monday and Tuesday.
The final reports. according to Mr..
Porter, will be made Tuesday afternoon
at 5 O'Clock,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
For Itching Torture

There is one remedy that seldom
fails to stop itching torture and relieve
skin irritation and that makes the skin
soft, clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply you with
xemo, which generally overcomes all
skin diseases. Acne, eczema, itch, PIN.
pies, rashes, blackheads in most cases
give way to zemo. Frequently, minor
blemishes disappear overnight. Itching
usually stops instantly. Zemo is a safe,
antiseptic liquid, clean, easy to use and
dependable. 1t costs only Csc; an extra
large bottle, $500. 1t will not stain, is
not greasy or sticky and is positively
safe for tender, sensitive skins.
The E. W. Rose Co.. Cleveland. O
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
CLERK TO FACE COURT
ON SHOOTING CHARGE

Robert e. Enright, clerk, III Breed
love street, was to be arraigned Monday
afternoon before Police Judge FtZhuEh.
following the fatal shooting Of Joe Nor
ris. negro. at Breedlove street and Jack
son avenue Saturday night.
Enright says, according to police. that
the negro started to attack him with a
knife, when he fired. 1t is said the
quarrel began at Madison avenue and
Main street, when the negro, In board
ing the car, jostled several white wom-
en- passengers. Jake Blackwell, com.
panion OF the slain man. Is being de-
tanned. Enright was out on bond.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
B0NFANTl BURIED
MONDAY AFTERNOON

Funeral Of Louis D. Bonfanti, aged
81, veteran citizen and business man Of
Memphis who died Sunday at his resi-
dence, 21b South Main street, was held
Monday afternoon at the undertaking
parlors OF ]. w, Norris & Co., 27b Madi9
son avenue. Burial, attended by a host
OF bereaved friends, was made In Forest
Hill cemetery.
Bonfanti had been 8 unique figure
in the life Of Memphis since 1855, when
he appeared here on foot from licking
ton, Ky. He was born In Italy In 1887,
coming to the United States at the age
Of 81. He started his walk to Memphis
from Cincinnati, but stopped in Lex
ington for a few months.
He engaged in the baking and grocery
business, In which he and his wife, Mrs,
Frances II. Bonfanti, enjoyed much IA
vor. He was an accomplished musician
and made friends easily. Besides his
wife. he is survived by a niece, Mrs.
Henry Pierottl.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
ID GREEKS ARRESTED
EARLY MONDAY MORNING

Fourteen Greeks, including walters,
cooks and restaurant proprietors, were
nabbed by police at an early hour Mon
day at the Greek club, 80 South Front
street, and formally charged with
gaming, They posted s. each for APP
pearance In court Monday afternoon.
Twenty-nine Greeks were arrested
at the club. They we're each fined 81.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02

70 an operation. 1t relieved me
from my troubles so I can do nv
homework without any difficulty.
l advise any woman who is afflicted
with female troubles to give Lydia
E. Ptnkham's Vegetable Compound
a trial, and 1t will do as much for
teem."-Mrs. MARIE BoYD, 1921 9Th
st., N. E. Canton. Ohio.
Sometimes there are serious condi-
tions where a hospital operation Is the
only alternative, but on the other
hand SO many women have been cured
by this famous root and herb remedy,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, after doctors have said that
an operation was necessary-every
woman who wants to avoid an opera
ton should give it a fair trial before
submitting to such a trying ordeal.
II complications exist, write TO Lydia
.. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass, for advice. The result Of many
years experience is at your service.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
BAAR'S BODY TO Be
SENT TO CHICAGO

Tho body OF Samuel W. Baar, 80.
manager Of the Western Newspaper
union, who took his life at the Chisca
hotel Saturday, morning, will be laid
will be forwarded Monday night and
taken In charge by his parents, MI. and
Mrs; William Baar, who reside there.
His mind believed to be impaired
under the terrible strain Of overwork,
Baar shot himself through the temple
after penning seven letters to his fam
lily and best friends.
He was known all over the city for
his sunny disposition, and his suicide
came as a complete surprise to his
many friends.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
G IS ARRESTED,

Charged with larceny Of a quantity
of scrap iron. Charley Jones. negro, S51
Galloway avenue, was placed under ar
rest early Monday morning by Elmer
gency Officers Taylor and White and
docketed for trial Tuesday. The ar
rest was made on the complaint Of r.
Perlman, 454 North Manassas street, a
Junk dealer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
BREAKS INTO HOME.

An unidentified sneak thief Saturday
squirmed his way through a small bath
room window In the residence of Mrs. r.
j.. McCourtney, 3l9 Mil avenue and
made a successful getaway with a small
reportS.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02

HUGH sunerlnB,
and two doctors
decided that l
would have to
go through an
operation before
l could get we'll.
My mother,
who had been
helped by Lydia
E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com.
pound, advised
me to try it be-
fore submitting
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
LOSES 60.

Carl Fogelstrom, Jacksonville. Tenn,
had his pocket picked at the Union sta
ton Saturday night and lost $50 be-
sides some papers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
GLOVES FOR MEN

Mems Auto Gauntlets, In black only,
u pair ...,,., ....... , .Rk.OU
Mems One-Clasp Kid Gloves, in tan,
gray and black 800. $500 to $500
Auto Gauntlets, with folding cuffs,
black only, a pair .,........ 1878
Mems Mocha Fur-Lined Gloves, a
pair $3.50
Mems Kid Gloves, fleece lined, with
fur cuffs, a pair .......... $3.50
Auto Gauntlets. fine quality leather.
lined black or tan
a pair ...... $3.50, 5000 and $1,000
Mems Mocha Gloves, in gray
only ......,.... .S2,75 and 1915
Mems Buckskin Gloves, one-
clasp ............ $3.50 and $500
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
HOW MRS.. BOYD
AVOIDED AN
OPERATION

Canton, ohio.-"I suffered from
q female trouble which caused me
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
GIFTS FROM THE LINEN SHOP

Extra heavy and serviceable, full
bleached, mercerized Table Cloth
Damask, 70 inches wide, In q very
good range of patterns, o yard Csc
Full-bleached, two-ply yarn Turkish
Bath Towels; good, liberal size, neat
ly hemmed ends; exceptionally spe-
cial, a dozen ..,......,.. ,S2.0S
Plain Madeira hand Rose Scalloped
Dollies and Centerpieces. mounted on
round thread Irish linen
6-inch Doilies, each ........ 2Oc
1o-inch Ooilies, each ...... 40c
24-inch Centerpieces $i.S5
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02
CHRISTMAS SALE OF LUGGAGE

Offering very decided savings OF fitted Bags and Suit Cases; also
IN Hand Luggage without fittings and IN fine Wardrobe Trunks
WomenIs s1S 90 Leather Bags with ivory fittings; extra special a. ... 9 DOS
Womens 1880 Black Leather Bags, leather lined; special at .....,. &t25O
Womens s250 90 Black Cases, with ivory fittings, 20 and 24lnch; special Si4S5
Womens new Hat Boxes round M square shape; special ..a..... E. $1,000
New Leathercovered Suit Cases. cloth lined, for men or women 24Inch $ta5O
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02

lS-plece real Madeira Hand-embroid-
cred and Hand-scalloped Luncheon
Sets, consisting Of six G-lnch. six 10
inch Doilies and one CenterpieCe, "a
inches-special, a set ....... $40
Real Madeira Hand-embroidered and
Hand-schlloped %scarfs, made from
pure Irish linen
lSx45 inches, each ......... $500
lSx64 inches, each ........ $3.50
Full double-bed size Crochet Spreads,
with neatly hemmed ends, An excep~
t%ionally good quality, at. $3.50
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-02

soles, Louis heels; Black Glaze Kid Lace Boots,
dark gray kid tops, welt soles, Louis heels;
Black Kid Button Boots, brown kid tops, welt
soles and Louis heels. Not every size In every
style, hut your size amongst them,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-29
LAKE Cd.
LADS SING
EN- ROUTE
Cream of Lake County's S
Manhood on Way to Camp
Sherman Admired by East
Chicago Citizen.

Here's a man from East Chicago who
happened to see different embarka-
4ions of Lake county boys enroute to
Camp Sherman at Chillieothe, Ohio.
and here is the way il impresses him;
Elwood Ind June 81.
Editor Times:
On approaching the Pennsylvania de-
not at south Chicago at $40 this a.
m. one of the happiest experiences OF
my life becen my share n the form of
what coula he called harmonic singing
the volume of the voices convinced me
that well trained male chorus was
on its way to some eisteddfod Ccontest
singing festivitiesl with the determi-
nation to bring hack a valuable prize.
but 10 and behold. upon entering the
depot I learned from Mario Santori
that the supposed choir" was no 9TH
81 than 90 noble sons Of East Chica;R
end Indiana We're to leave on the ter
o'clock train to Camp sherman. Chill
1fcothe. Ohio Never could there be
higher spirits Or enthusiasm manifested
IN any body Of men. than was shown
~ these sturdy East Chicagoans. Yes,
We admit that our sanguine qualities
cannot be challenged. was the remark
of one ar the BOYS. and with those at
tainable qualities 10 our credit We are
crr to prepare ourselves to attain the
-7-v.93,7 Timed on "a p 7STe
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-29
AMERICAN
7 ROOPc
IN ITALY

I3E UNITED EfEsfAS-t
WASHINGTON. June 2a--Fhe first
American troops landed in Italg ycster-
day. Chief of STAFF March sanounced
today They are mainly ssnNsry forces.
This oatft is distinct from what Gen.
Pershing will send.
At the same time General March
announced the first national army di-
vision-the 77th raised in New York
the first such division 20 take over a
sector on the west front had done 50
this week under command Of General
Evan Johnson. Five American divis-
ions brigaded with the British have
been turned back 20 Pershing. No an
nouncement OF the total overseas ship
ments was forthcoming today.
The 55th division. Missouri national
guardsmen is one of those whose train
ing under the British is finished and IS
now being used by Pershing. Il is un-
der command of Mai. Gen. William
Wright.