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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-02

worth while because Of you. New
members solicited.
Those having small grain, as far as
we know, are Glen Sherwood, MesSrS.
Bachman, John Krieger, VIM. Fred
ricksen, Harry Williams, Edd Graft,
S. r. Langley and Frank Paseka, Mt
large fields, but small grain however.
Now for threshing machine before
next spring.
Frank Hickman cut barley for Glen
Sherwood last week. 1t was of good
quality, although some Of it was short
to get with the binder. Mr.. Hick-
man also started to cut John Sher-
woods barley but found it too short,
SO will be cut with the mower as
there is lot of splendid feed in it.
Mrs. Agnes Kemp went to Witten
for freight and also called at her
farm near Jordan, but coming home
her load proved very heavy SO Ben
Larsen proved himself 1.-THE right sort"
and hitched onto her load with his
four horses. as he had been in Winner
with hogs leaving her his wagon to
haul. She spelt the night at Ben
LarSenS.
Sunday, a week ago, while Mrs.
John Ham was on her way to VIM.
Hares, accompanied by her children
and Mrs, ii. .. Satree and children.
they had d narrow escape from serious
injury. While going down hill in
Glen Sherwoods pasture, the tongue
came down, and the horses started to
run. Luckily three tugs came un-
hitched and the clip was pulled from
the single tree by the fourth. thereby
loosening the horses and preventing
serious injury to the occupants Of the
spring wagon. The team was caught
something over half mile from the
scene OF the accident and the ladies'
proceeded IN their way.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-02

FOR SALE Halt Section, on
Wood White River Trail, good soft
water, with $1,000 improvements, 26
acres under pillow; place under fence,
hne salt grass, l25 acres good farm
land, balance A ! pasture and hay
lani. Price $40 per acre for quick
sal". Can give good terms on part.
Inquire at this office for further part
iculars.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-02

SrRAYED or STOLEN - Bav
horse, white stripe in forehead, weight
l2oO, wire eat Oh right hiud foot, no
brands, wore h liter when lat seen.
Suit hl- revarl for return of animal
to ;, Z. Gary, at Little Crow Dav
School lO,f
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-02


day. Edd was looking for stray cat
tie.
Messrs Bachman freighted out
their binder from Winner and are
cutting grain at A. j. Kriegers in
Butte Valley.
Messrs Cook, Ham and Jake Rittle
ate substitutes at the Langley home
Monday noon. Lyle Kidwier was an
afternoon caller.
A card from Lester Kemp to his
mother. states that he arrived safely
in France. Our valley is very proud
of our boys in service.
Jake Rittel is visiting in our valley
and brings the report that ten
pound boy has come to live with
them, arrived July l4th.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Wassink and
children Of Sioux City, Iowa came
Monday for two weeks visit at the
home Of his sister Mrs. A. Jonescheit
Mrs. G. o. Wilson and Bernadine
Johnson left Monday for Dallas, S. ID.
where Mrs. Wilson will have dental
work done. They made the trip in
their Ford.
Mr.. Rankin was out to L. y. DuS-
trudes to look over his bunch Of cat
tie which he hopes to sell in the near
future as he expects to go into the
sheep industry.
MIR. and Mrs. Vaughn Briscoe came
out to their ranch in our valley Sun
day afternoon after business trip
to Carter. Mr.. Brisco brought out
new water tank.
Mrs. Nifer- r-Kilber, August Nifer
and Mrs. Edd Graft and children left
Wednesday for Alpena, 5. d., for
visit with relatives. They made the
trip in Augusts Ford.
Fredric&sens Sunday evening, taking
a fat hog, which Mr.. Fredricksen
took along with his own on Monday
to Winner in his truck.
Boy O'Bryan is 'raring to go" TO
the army and has offered his services
three times but was rejected on ac-
count of bad ankle, but says he is
going to sell out and 60 any way.
That's true blue American spirit.
Quite number of our people at
tended the Cleaners meeting i'm Wood
last Wednesday evening and were
caught in the down pour teven throu-
gh the roof and kept their spirits up
by singing and arrived home in time
for breakfast.
Owing to train schedule DR.. Shaw
was delayed and did not preach in
our valley, however, he was guest in
the Langley home Tuesday, and as
he and Mrs. Langley were students of
the same college the hours were
pleasantly reminiscent.
Tie Rosebud Valley Club expects
tn he ont I'm full force uunSt ittl |
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-02
ROSEBUD VALLEY

last week.
Crops are sure 'on the hum" in
this vicinity.
Mrs, Albert Jonescheit called at G.
0. Wilson's, Sunday.
Plenty of rain of late, also plenty
hail in certain districts.
Mr.. Ham delivered coal to the Mar
ion school house Monday.
John Sherwoods lost their dog by
poisoning, Friday morning
August Neiffer informs us that he
has sold his place for $27OO.
John Krieger was in Witten with
hogs during the past week.
Mrs. Tom Davies was caller at
VIM, Hares Sunday evening.
G. Kidweiler was caller at Glen
Sherwoods, Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. Johnson is staying with Mrs,
John Ham during Mr.. Hams absence.
August Nifer traded his homestead
to w. Ii. Rain for bunch of cattle
Glen Sherwoods were supper guests
at John Sherwoods, Thursday even
ing.
Mrs. Vaughn Brisco accompanied a
party on tour Of the Black Hills
s. ID.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Aeschbacher
were Sunday guests at the Miner
hLme.
Boyd O'Bryan was Witten visitor
Saturday, returning home Sunday
evening.
Miss Olga Satree is again at home.
We are all glad to have Olga among
us again.
Preaching services next Sunday at
p. m. Everybody come! Let's ill
the building full!
Mr.. and Mrs. Perlefein autoed a
week ago Sunday to the Bachman
homes for visit.
Albert Joneschiet has been busy
breaking sod on his additional forty
on Thunder creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Langley called at the
Bachman homes Sunday evening af-
ter Sunday School.
Mr.. Williams Of Witten is busily
putting up hay on the Rusho-Calitf
ranch i'm our valley.
John Sherwood has been doing some
fencing on the NJ. E. Horton place,
which he has leased.
Ernest Route informs us his wife is
gaining rapidly and we hope soon to
have her with US again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hakl called at
the Rusho- Califf ranch for their hay
buck Tuesday afternoon.
John Ham left Friday for Winner
for freight, also ran down to Gregory
to attend to business while there.
Mr. Hickman secured the services
Of VIM. Fredricksen and his truck to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
HOLD JOHNSON
 FOR VIOLATING
 ESPIONAGE ACT
Accused of Making Remarks Derogatory of Country in
 Conduct of War.

Axel Johnson, 555 Water street, was given a hearing this morning before Commissioners Hugh Eavery, on the charge of violation of Section 8 of the espionage act. The charge was that of extolling the German govern ment, and making derogatory remarks concerning the United States govern ment, and depreciation of the work of the government in the conduct of the war.
 He was arrested August 29 by ef- ficials of the local Department of Jus tice, and at the hearing this morning he was bound over under bonds of $2,5GO for the next term of U. s. District court.
 Among the remarks Johnson is said to have made were that "the Kaiser would fix Wilson, the Germans would win the war, and American soldiers could not fight"
 While numerous complaints have been made to the Department of Jus tice concerning the pro-Gernan re- marks of Scandinavians, this is the first case Of the arrest of anyone of that nationality in this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
RAILROAD WORKERS GET
 ANOTHER WAGE ADVANCE
Nearly 100000 Employees Affected in Order Issued
 By McAdoo Today. ADVANCE OF $25
 A MONTH TO ALL This Increase in Addition to Amount Fixed in Orders of January 1, Last.

Washington, Sept. 5-Nearly 1 100000 railroad employees, in cluding all clerks, track labor CTS and maintenance of way men. are to receive wage in- creases of S25 a month, the equivalent of $1 a day, or ie cents an hour, over the pay they received last January, un- der a wage order issued today by Director General McAdoo. Advances are effective as of Sept. 1.
 This order, affecting half the rail- road men in the United States and adding approximately $150, 100000 to the annual payroll in calculations of labor representatives, represents the second largest aggregate wage in- crease ever granted in American in- dustrial history. It is supplementary
 
 issued nearly four months ago, pro- viding for about S300,000,000 in- creases, and for the classes of em- ployes affected it supplants provisions of that order.
 Most of the employees covered by the new order have made considerably less than $100 a month, and the vol untary increase was decided on by the director-general after investiga- ton by his advisory board of railroad wages and working conditions of the pay of men doing similar work in other industries. In the main this boards recommendations were fol- lowed.
 The order secihed that eight hours Is to be regarded as the basic day but overtime up to 10 hours is to be paid pro rata, with 1 h the regular rate for overtime past the 10 hours. Specie rules are laid down for the
 Continued on Page 21
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
[ lY27 SeaVieW avenue.

Upon being cross examined Mudry said he was learning win eless operat- ing from another man much older. The federal agents know this man and stated that he is a former operator on board an ocean going steamship. They declined to statc whether he is an enemy alien or not.
 Upon being questioned the govern ment experts admitted the instrument operated by Mudry and his instructor was capable of communicating with ships far out at sea.
 Residents in the neighborhood of where the raid was, made have all been keyed up to @ nervous pitch for the past few months since rumors of secret message being sent to the ene- my were first started by those who saw the mysterious flashes from the Mudry house.
 The Army Intelligence men who pulled off the coup last night said they underwent considerable torment for the past three weeks owing to the myriads of mosquitoes that infested the corn patch they used to conceal them while they watched the house.
 When questioned upon the matter today the government men refused to state whether or not in their opinion message have been transmitted to U-boats off the coast of America, but admitted that it would be more than possible to use the instrument they seized for that purpose.
 Many arrests are expected in con- nection with the affair and at the present time the Mudry boy is under the closest surveillance and investiga- tiOn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

We believe we now are close to the persons responsible for the outrage" acting Divisional Chief Phillip J. Bar ry of the department of justice said today. We have descriptions from various witnesses who saw the man believed to have exploded the bomb, and these descriptions tally"
 Secret service officers worked on the theory that the explosion was the act of members or synpathizers of the I. W. W, in revenge for the recent conviction of 93 of their members be- fore Judge Landis.
 The fact that the bomb was placed near large radiator and close to the wall of the building at the Adams street entrance is believed to have caused its force to be expended back ward and downward, probably saving the lives of many who were in the in- terior of the post office. The four persons killed were near the Adams street entrance, just outside which were found the bodies of three of the victims, a girl entering the building. a Great Lakes Jackie also about to enter and mail carrier on his way tn work. The fourth victim, malt carrier, was leaving the building, hav- ing just finished work.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
HOPE SETTLEMENT OF TROUBLE HERE
 MAY BE EFFCTED
Explanation by Eidlitz of His Award Creates An
 Optimistic Feeling Here.

According to a telegram received in Bridgeport last night by E. B. Woods heading the section of the National War Labor Board now ;n the city tc institute the terms of the award, nc attempt has been made to bar classifi- cation for the machinists and toolma- kesr in the decision rendered by Otto M. Eidlitz, The telegram read:
 'In regards to the inquiry of the Secretary of War as to the meaning Of certain findings made by me in the Bridgeport award, I beg to say that I felt that it was not fair for me to esta blish classification of trade and minimum wage at the time, un- der all the conditions existing at Bridgeport, but in view of the fact that the representatives of the em- ployers and employees on the National War Labor board had agreed that col lective bargaining should be instituted at Bridgeport, and in addition that 2 local board with equal representation of employees and employers was to be inaugurated that this board with the help of Bridgeport would take up all questions on which the parties to the controversy were not in agreement.
 Tt would be within the province of this local board to create other sub sidiary boards and it is not the intent to bar the establishment of classifica- ton of trade and minimum wage.
 "In other words, it was recognized that a serious controversy existed at Bridgeport, and it was not fair to ad- just arbitrarily without proper discus sion and a reasonable time for con ference; hence the six months period for this board, with the help of the employers and empioyes, to devise ways and means to adjust the contro- -ersy. It is to be noted also that the award gives the right to either party to appeal to the National War Labor (continued on Page Two)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
MACH|NISTS ARE
 DISCHARGED FROM REMINGTON SHOPS
Men Who Left Employment Given Their Pay But No
 Return Checks.

Upwards of 700 machinists who went to draw their pay at the Renl- ington Arms plant today were sur prised to receive their money, but no return check in their envelope They were informed that their services are no longer needed.
 Many of the men protested that they wanted their return checks. They were told the company is following a precedent, set four years ago, which stipulates that if any employe stays away from work for longer than three days, without permission except on account of sickness. his name would be automatically struck from the pay rolls.
 All men thus discharged today and who were within the draft age, had their names turned over to the draft boards. They had been exempted from military service upon tlle grounds that they were employed upon essential work. When they quit this work to go on strike their exemption ended and the officials of the com pany are obeying the orders of the government in turning in the men who have thus relinquished their claims for exemption.
 1 From an early hour this morning | patches of men carrying their tool cases were leaving the gates of the i Remington plant, according to the of | f1cialis, they will never enter them l again. Most of the strikers appeared
 to be disturbed by the stand taken i by the manufacturers and were mak. ing inquiries as to their legal rights i in the matter.
 When the Times representative
 asked the management of tEe Rem
 ington Arms Go. if they had men tc
 fill the places oE the strikers who have
 been let out, they said: There is
 nothing ta say. We will turn out full production before long"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

With the American Army Lorraine, Wednesday, Sept 4By the Associated Press s)-Amercan avator in battle with Germans Pon Mousson today routed the enemy One enemy machine is believed have been driven down.
 American bombing machines in their attack Conans and Longuyon yesterday successful In Longuyon the raiders dropped A direct hits observed the end of the railroad yard two round house and repair shop and two other buildings One American machine turned back after dropping its bombs At Baeron court four directs observed.
 In the Conf1ans raid than 1000 kilograms of bombs punched the junction of the Bey Conflans Metz rail- road The bridge of the former road destroyed All of our machines returned safely.
 Enemy bombers active last night in the villages far behind our lines.
 Orders captured by American troops in the Foul sector and signed German division offers to the German soldier bringing in the first Amer prisoner The German commander is apparently unusual y anxious for another order he threatens to send entire regiment parole it continues to fail to produce American prisoner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
FAMOUS ACE
 GETS BAD FALL

Vancouver, B. C., Sept. 5-V. A. Bishop, Royal Flying Corps ace, home on furlough, fell in a hydro o-aeroplane yesterday to the roof of residence. The motor. dislodged by the impact, crashed through the roof and Bishop followed it. He was reported as not seriously injured.
 Bishop was flying at a height of 1000 feet in a machine recently built for the provincial government for forestry patrol work. Thousands of persons witnessed the fall.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

With the American Army in France, Wednesday, Sept. 4--(By the Asso- ciated Press) Ten German aero planes attacked a group of American pursuit planes this morning and after a rief fight one Fokker was brought d.wn by Lieut.. Stros0. An American machine went down behind the Ger man l'nee, apparently under control.
 I'aerican airmen shot down an ob' servAtion balloon i'll the Woevre this morning. Another was :0""ed down yesterday afternoon.
 With the American Army OR the Ves1e, Wednesday, Sept. 4-(By the Associated Press with the French moving them on their left, have advanced from the Vesle to the edge of the plateau along 8 line from Brenelle, Vauxcere, Blanzy and Bas- lieux. The Germans nearest this line along which they might make a rear guard defense of any consequence are opposite the edge of the plateau par alleling the Aisne, over which 1t is obvious that they have removed their
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
PRESENT BATTLES
 CALLED DECISIVE

Amsterdam, Sept. 5.-Emperor William has teiegraphed the munich pality of Munich a message in which he aIludes to the fighting now in pro- gress as the present decisive battles, ? and declares the German people will unitedly stand with all their strength In defense of the fatheriand
 The German people understand the difficulty of the present decisive battles against an enemy filled with hatred, jealousy and the will to de- struction, but has unanimously de- hatred, jealousy and the will to de- fend against its enemies assaults it's sacred soil and it's kuitur, which it had won in peaceful work"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

The outfit has a radius of 150 miles and has been in operation for the last six months. The house is located next door to the Union Metallic Cart ridge Co.'S plant.
 The attention of the Secret Service men was called to the fact that flashes of mysterious nature were observed on many nights by neighbors and im- mediately an investigation started. Across the street from the house bear ing the number 1927, is a small corn patch and it was in this shelter that the government agents waited and watched.
 For three weeks from dark to dawn the vigil was kept up. Everyone who cane and went from the house was closely scruttnized, but 1t was not until late last night the watchers were re- warded by a series of Morse code flashes accompanied by the machine gun like crack of the powerful cleo tric current,
 The watchers were well acquainted with the Morse system, but the con- versaIion which was being gent over the instrument was urintelligible to
 them as it was in a secre. code. When the time appeared ripe the federal men descended upon the house and arrested Charles Mudry. l8 years of age, who stated he is a stu | dent learning to operate the irstru = ] ment Upon examIra'lon of the ill- strutlert the federal agents discovered that it was hooked up to powerful | na:,o:ies which gave it a radius of i 50 miles which is much greater than 1 any student instruments.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

stores and heavy artillery.
 The advance of the Americans in force began at 4 o'clock this morning and patrols, one after another, have been going over all day and meeting sharp resistance at some points.
 Substantial progress has been made by the Americans,
 Near Bazoches the Americans were advancing along the highway north of the river, while little to the east they were south of the river.
 Smoke arising from behind the Ger man lines has been observed for the last few days. In some instances the cause Is known to have been the ex- plosion of ammunition dumps fired ty direct hits from Allied batteries, but | the increasing number of smoke col umRs has given rise to the suggestion | that the Germans are burning such of their depot structures and supplies as it is inadvisable to remove. Paris, Sept. 5.--The operation or the Aisne has been extended to the 1 east and a crossing has been effected (Continueo on page 2.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

Schang, c; Mays or Bush, p. Chicago---Flack. If; Hollocher, ss; Mann, If; Paskert, of; Merkle, 1b; Pick, 2b; Deal, 3b; Kilnfer, c; Vaughn or Tyler, p.
 Vaughn for Chicago and Mays for Boston were regarded as premier pitching possibilities. Manager Nit chell was expected to put his best bet foremost by starting his giant left handler, while Boston prognosticators claimed Barrow would start Mays and hold Bush under wraps for use later.
 At Il o'clock 2,00e spectators were in the stands. In previous years on such ! occasions the grounds have been filled Ito capacity except in the reserved 1 sections where ticket holders felt sure of the seats.
 The weather was dull and chilly, with occaAo0ai flashes of sunshine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

one club has won four games.
 Despite the fact that the present series marks the swan song of base ball until the war ends, interest was at a lower ebb this year than ever before, in the opinion of world series veterans. About 100 persons were in line at s:so o'clock this morning, wait Ing for the gates to open.
 Managers of both clubs said today that they contemplated no eleventh hour change in their teams. There was possibility, however, that Dave Shean might be succeeded in the Bos- ,fon infie,d as a result of split finger Buffered in practice on Tuesday. Jack Coffey was picked to substitute in case the injured second baseman proved to be unable to play. Follow Ing is the batting order:
 Boston Hooper, If; shean, 2b; Gtrunk, cf; Ruth, If; McInnis, 1b; Scott @; cofrey or Thomas, sb;
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
WORLD'S SERIES MAKES
 RELATED START TODAY
Marks Swan Song of Baseball Until War Ends Interest At Lower Ebb Than Ever Before-No Eleventh
 Hour Changes in Teams

Chicago Sept 5-With clear and weather predicted the Chicago Nationals and the Boston Americans at 20 this afternoon scheduled to make beaed start in their series for the baseball championship of the world Weather permit
 ting will play here today tomorrow and Saturday. and will Sunday for Boston, where the remaining games of the series will be played beginning Monday until
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
Victorious Drive Has
 Landed British Army Before Cambrai Gates

More Than 16,0OO Prisoners and Over 100 Guns Taken in This Advance German Re- nograde Movement Between Sectors Occu- pied By British and Franco-American Troops Huns Apparently Heading for St. Quentin LaFere Line-Enemy Moves Backward Along Flanders Front.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
Yankee AirInen Active
 ROut Enemy Machines
 Near POnt A MOussOr

American Bombing Machines Also Successful in Attacks-Germans Offering Reward for U. S. Prisoners Operation on Aisne Extended and Crossing Effected-Huns Destroying Supplies and Ammunition Dumps Allies Fast Driving Enemy to Territory Less Susceptible of De- fense-Menacing Sector North of Aisne.