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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-10-18

The remains of Ron. j. Maddox
W no died at the home of his parents
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Maddox at Lake
Village, Ark, Wednesday October 8,
were brought to this city Saturday
and the same day his funeral was
held at Brush Creek conducted by
the Rev, Fr. P C. Waiter. Burial
" as in the cemetery of that church.
His death was caused by pneumonia
following an influenza attack.
Ron. j. Maddox was % years old
and has been in training at Camp
Pike, Little, Rock, Ark, just one
month, he having registered last
June, and was drafted from Lake
Village in August, the family having
moved to that place from Shiel in
Rails County eight months ago.
He was on his way home Septem-
Der 20, to spend few days furlough
" hen he was taken i'll with the
desease. He leaves. to mourn his
death, his parents, three sisters.
and two brothers one of whom,
COrbin T Maddox, is now in Eng
land on his way to the front
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-10-18

laid down by the Pre- sdent in his
address to the Congress OF the Unit
ed States on January s last, and in
subsequent addresses. and that its
object in entering the discussions
would be only to agree upon the
practical details Of their applica-
ton?
The President feels bound to say
with regard to the suggestion of an
armiStice that he would not feel at
liberty to propose a cessation of
arms to the Governments with
which the Government of the Unit
ed States is associated against the
Central Powers so long as the armies
of those Powers are upon their soil.
The good faith of any discussion
would manifestly depend upon the
consent of the Central Powers inn
medlately to withdraw their forces
everywhere from invaded territory.
The President also feels that he
is justified in asking whether the
Imperial Chancellor is speaking
merely for the constituted authori-
ties of the Empire who have so far
conducted the war. He deems the
answer to these questions vital from
every point of view
Accept, sir, the renewed assur-
ance of my hign consideration
Robert Lansing.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-10-18

Twenty-six thousand. six hundred
and fifty dollars worth of Liberty
Bonds were sold in Monroe City
Wednesday morning during the stop
of the war exhibit train. The train
arrived promptly on time, $50, and
remained until 1890. Complete
figures are unavailable at the time
of going to press but it is known
that the sales made will put Mon
roe County over the top" some
thing like $25000 Chairman Evans
could give out no figures al noon
Thursday. 1t is thought that of the
$26,650 of sales here Wednesday
about $4,000 will 60 to the credit
of Monroe County 1t was a large
and enthusiastic crowd that viewed
the exhibit train notwithstanding
the early hour of arrival and the
fact that fear of influenza kept
many away. All were permitted to
pass through the train and view
the exhibits.
On fiat cars that comprise a part
of the train are ereat guns captured
from the Germans and Anstrians.
all camouflaged and mounted the
same as they were the day the VIC
tOIiOus Allies Overcame the Huns
and took thousands of prisoners.
Machine guns, the kind used by
the Americans and by all of the
nations, are fastened on the cars
and mounted so that the verieSt
tyro in the war game may under
stand the terrible effectiveness of
these deadfyrweapons.
One of the interesting exhibits is
the array of air bombs, the kind
that the American birdmen are car
rying over the frontier now and will
drop on the industrial region in the
Rhine Valley and hasten the end
of the war.
There are depth bombs, that have
proven so effective in removing the
submarine menace. and when one
understands the terrible power of
the explosive contained in the
Misunderstanding cans he will un.
derstand how the submarine CON-
manderS dread to see the approach
of the American destroyer that
makes a speciality of dropping
these depth bombs over the spot
where the undersea craft sub
merges.
There is row after row of the
great shells that screech over the
battle fronts, each shell so marked
that the beholder may realize in a
measure the damage that can be
wrought when thousands of giant
guns are hurting these dreadful
missiles miles through space and
causing them to explode within
the enemy lines.
Every implement of warfare. the
kind that daily papers mention in
every engagement, is shown in
countless numbers, and each is so
labeled that the spectator may
know and understand.
Then there are pictures, charts
and literature that accompany the
trains. With the train is a corps
of speakers. civilians. and soldiers
who have seen actual service and
who are sent back to recover from
their wounds. These speakers de-
scribe the various arms and the
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-10-18

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs
Oder Maddox. died at noon Monday
The little one was born Friday
morning October II. the mother,
being at the home of Mr. Naddox's
mother Mrs. Nancy Maddox. The
father who has been in training at
Camp Shearmsn, Ohio for several
months arrived in this city Satur
day NIGHT.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-10-18

Mrs S. J. Owen of Hassard has
received word that her mother,
Mrs. Lydia Dawson 80 years old
and widow of Jacob Dawson passed
away at her home in Lancaster,
Wisconsin Wednesday, October 8,
funeral and burial was held at that
place. She is survived by seven
children
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-10-18

On October IL Germany made
the following reply:
In reply to the questions of the
President Of The Uaited States of
America, the German Government
hereby declares:
The German Government has ac-
ceQtad the terms laid down by
President Wilson in his address Of
January 9Th and in mis- subsequent
addresses on the foundation of
permanent peace of justice. Con-
sequently, its object in entering into
discussions would be only to agree
upon practical details of the appli-
caJion Of these terms. The German
Government believes that the Gov
eDmeutS of the Powers associated
with the Government OF the United
States also take the position taken
by President Wilson in his ad-
dress.
The German Government, in ac-
cordanCe with the Austro- Hungari-
an Government, for the purpose of
bring about an armistice, declares
itself ready TO comply with the pro-
positions of the President in regard
to evacuation.
The German Government suggests
that the President may occasion
the meeting of mixed commission
for making the necessary arrange
ments concerning the evacuation.
The present German Government
which has undertaken the response
bility for this step toward peace,
has been formed by conferences
and in agreement with the great
majority of the Reichstae. The
Chancellor, supported in all his ac-
tions by the will of the majority,
speaks in the name of the German
Government and of the German
people.
Berlin, Oct. IL. nineteen hundred
eighteen.
(Signed) S0I.F.
State Secretary of Foreign Office.
On October ID President Wilson
sent the following reply to the above
note:
In reply to the communication
of the German Government dated
the 18th instant, which you hand
ed me to-day, l have the honor TO
request you to transmit the follow
ing answer:
The unqualified acceptance by
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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-10-18

soldiers describe the battles in
which they fought and in which
they received their wounds.
The train is made up of fiat cars.
day coaches, sleepers and cafe cars.
The workers in charge of train live
thereon and will remain until the
end of the campaigr. The routes
are arranged and 10 changes can be
made in them.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-10-18

Miss Georgia Vaughn VINO teaches
in Canton came home Friday to
spend several days with her parents
The school at Canton as we'll as
other places has been closed on ac-
count of influenza.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-10-18

Mrs. Alice Crawford and two
daughters, Mary and Kathryn and
son, Richard, of Shelbina spent
Wednesday at the home of Rev. H.
C. Bolen and wife. Mrs. Crawford
and daughter, returned home but
her son, Richard remained for long
er stay.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-10-18

Robert fIDfd who mas been at
tending school at Fulton came
home Friday for a several days
visit with his mother, Mrs. Mary
Hord. Robert is just recovering
from a bad spell of influenza.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-10-18
WAR EXHIBIT TRAIN VISITS MONROE CITY
AS Result of this Visit of the War Exhibit Special We'd
nesday Liberty Loan Bonds to Amount of $780, $50
Were Sold.
SALES SHOvES MONROE COUNTY lover THE TOP

Monroe City Special School District Has Gone Over and
is Running Way Ahead of the Ticket Her Quota was
SAT 600 and Have Subscribed $50 900 Exclusive of
the $2665O Sales Made Wednesday, Which as Yet
Have Not Been Proportioned.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-05-10
FOR SENATOR.

In announcing myself as a candi-
date for the nomination for Senator
for the 37th Senatorial District, SUBJ
ject to the Democratic primary elec-
ton to be held June 1st, l wish to
state that if nominated and elected,
| shall serve my District and State
in this hour of our Nations peril,
with my utmost ability; striving to
enact such laws as will uphold the
hands of our patriotic Governor and
President in the prosecution of the
war to an enduring and democratic
peace, and for the upbuilding of
our great commonwealth in its.mor-
al, social, educational and economic
life, feeling that my service as Sen
ator in the Session of 1911 will
enable me to accomplish more
than could without that experience.
l shall greatly appreciate the sup
pert of one and all of my friends.
Most Respectfully
THOMAS A. COX.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-05-10
WEBSTER

The Senior Class of Webster High
School played their comedy, Her
Honor the Mayor" and netted a
fair sum for the Dillsboro Red Cross,
Mrs. Eugene Bearden is spending
a few days at the home of her faith
er, Hon. w. E. Moore.
Prof. Madison is at home after
closing his third year at the Hisdon-
vile High School, and has. been
elected Principal of Franklin High
School for the next session.
Webster feels very proud of her
Third Liberty Loan Honor Flag
won by the untiring efforts of its
committee composed of the follow.
ing:
Mrs. r. L. Madison, chairman
assistep by Misses Margaret Moore
Martha league and Dorothy Moore
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-05-10
fathers.
Your ing son
GEORGE.
April End, 1918.

April End, 1918.
Dearest Mother and Father-Just
a hurried note to let you know / am
all O. K. Just found the letter en-
closed that l thought was mailed
some time ago.
l am still having fine experiences
though not under such pleasant en-
vironment as in the past, plenty of
mud and rain. | am enjoying be-
ing at the French front. and will
write you all about it, as much as
possible later.
l am now in our American Sec
or and have found out what it is
to stay under ground.
| spent one night with Frank a
few days ago. He was, doing fine
and was real we'll.
Much love to all at home and a
kiss for my dear little sister. l am
sending few flowers from the
"Verdon Front. You see spring
still comes to this desolate place.
Very hurriedly
Your loving son.
GEORGE.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-05-10
ALLEGED DESERIERS
Will NOT Be TRIED

Reports reaching here are to, the
effect that the alleged deserters
from Bankers Creek who came in
and gave up are to be sent back to
their companies and that no charge
of desertion will be brought against
them. 1t is also reported that Dep.
uty Marshal Mason arrested another
deserter in Asheville this week..
The boys who have left camp and
have not returned should come in,
give themselves up, and thereby
make it much lighter on them.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-05-10
S. {. |. Ct .slGNCEMENT
J A GE..i.1 SUCCESS

The closing exercises of the Sylvia
Collegiate Institute was pronounc-
ed success from beginning to end,
and all exercises were we'll attend
ed, the school auditorium being
packed to ov~rfowing each night.
Sunday morning Rev. M. A.
Adams preached the commence
meDt sermon at the Baptist Church
to a large audience. Monday morn
ing was devoted to the defamation
contest. This contest was very
close between the young men who
took part, but Carl Fisher won
the medal. Monlay afternoon was
the oratorical contest and the art
exhibit. Homer Stew art won the
medal in this contest. The art ex-
hibit deserves special mention as
there was some very fine work on
display. Miss Evelyn Allison won
the prize for making the highest
average in household art. Monday
night the recitation contest was
conducted, Miss Lucille Harris being
the winner. Tuesday morning Rev.
A. V. Joyner Of Waynesville deliv-
ed the annual address. Tuesday
evening az 8 o'clock the music re-
cital was give2, and all those who
took part showed that they had had
the very best OF training.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-05-10
Dept. OF Farm Demon.
StratiOn.

Experiments conducted for four
years by Mr.. Leiby. of the Division
of Entomology of the State C.lleee
in Buncombe County have given an
average clear gain of around so bu-
shells of potatoes FER acre as a result
of careful spraying.
The Department of Entomology
at Raleigh is very anxious to assist
the potato grower. if he will only
send in his name and address re-
questing Extension Circular 48 and
other literature on potatoes.
On April list the last market bull
letin for this spring will be publish.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-05-10
Geo. c. Snyder
Beta. N. c..

ed. All food, feed and seed pro-
ducts and live stock which farmers
have for sale or will have before
October LIST should be listed with
the County Agent at once.
TOMATO BLIGHT
1t seems that many farmers have
been having great deal of trouble
with a tomato disease. With the
meager information at hand and
the fact that the writer has not seen
the fungous growth in question it is
impossible to say definitely what
the trouble is. but indications are
that it is form of blight or wilt.
REMEDIAL MEASURES
1t isimpossible to eradicate this
fungus after it once gets a good
foot-hold, hence the necessitv Of
striking it in or before the incuba-
ton period. The trouble usuallv
starts in the hot-bed, hence GREAT
precaution should be taken in see.
ing to it that the soil in which the
seedlings are grown is free from the
disease germs. This may be &C.
complished by getting the soil for
the boxes from a place where =
brush heap has been burned: or the
soil may be- sterilized with boilino
water, after which the soil is cover
ed with sacks for an hour to retain
the heat. This is the critical time
to combat the disease. Affected
plants should be burned. A tinv
spot on single Seeding NAV be
the ui.:ation of the tomato cron
Discard this plant at once.
Seedlings should be transplanted
IN fields that have not grown tom J.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-05-10
DILLSBORO RED CROSS

Work is progressing very rapidly
now in our Red Cross work room
and we are glad to say that the at
tendance has been unusually good
for the last two meetings. Quite a
number of our women who are un-
able to come to the work room have
kindly consented to sew and knit at
home.
We are now preparing box for
shipment next week, CONSISTING (f
bed shirts, sweaters, sox and com
fort pillows.
Our Webster members expect to
contribute to this box. Thev have
their work room established and are
doing splendid work.
One of our members, Mr.. Holmes
Bryson. gave us quite a nice dona-
ton this week, which we appreciate
very much.
We are sorry to lose our secreta-
tary, Miss Eddis Morrison who has
gone home since the close of school
Although she Was ;ery busy with
her school work. she served us faith
fully, and we appreciate her work
Mrs. j. C. Cannon was elected to
fill Miss Morrison's place.
Friday night, May 3rd, the grad
uating class of the Webster High
School gave play entitled Her
Honor the Mayor" in the Dillsboro
auditorium for the benefit of the
Red Cross.
The members of the cast showed
unusual ability and the play was
we'll given.
| One feature which was we'll re-
ceived was two solos by Miss Doro-
thy Moore.
Quite a nice little sum was real
lied from the sale of homemade
candies.
! This play was given the preceding
week in Webster and the proceeds
were given to the Red Cross.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-05-10
Liberty loan WORKERS

Jackson county went "Over the
Top" by subscribing more than a
thousand dollars more than her
allotment.
The official figures will be about
$66, 10000 and nearly five hundred
persons invested in Third Liberty
Loan Bonds.
/ wish to thank every worker in
the county for their interest in this
work. The speakers in the cam
paign were all Jackson county men
and cheerfully sacrificed their time
to assist me, which l very much
appreciate.
A number of communities have
won Honor Flags" Caney Fork
taking the lead and followed by
Sylvia. Dillsboro, Beta, Addie, Willets
and Webster and possibly others
which will be determined when we
check up all townships.
AS usual, in every good work, the
women of the county have been in
the lead and without their help we
would not have raised half our al
lOtment. Ell. McKEE
Chm. Lib. Loan Com. Jackson Co.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-05-10
To the Preachers
and Pastors of
Jackson County

The Red Cross organization, look
ing after the comforts of our sick,
wounded and dying boys in the
army is asking our county to raise
two thousand dollars of the one
hundred million to re raised in the
United States for this purpose.
We earnestly hope that the min
listers and leading Christian workers
will place this matter before their
respective congregations Sunday
the 18th, and 10Th, and urge upon
them the Importance of this work
and also announce that there will be
arally meeting at Sylvia Monday the
10th. Everybody is invited, A big
speaker and an interesting program
will be provided. We are expecting
the biggest crowd that has ever
been in Sylvia.
This is Christianity in it's essence
to care for the suffering. In as much
as we have done it unto one of the
least of these, we have done it unto
me" says Christ. Let us rise as one
man and raise this amount.
Edwin R. Harris
J. A. Cook
NJ. Buchanan
}. c. Ingram, Com.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-05-10

toes or potatoes for at least two
years. using well drained. fertile soil.
whenever spot appears on leaf
cut it off and burn.
Spray seedlings every week or
ten days with $3.50 bordeaux mix
ture. Spray transplanted plants at
same intervals with 4-4-5O for short
time: later use $3.50 for mature
plants.
The writer will be glad to take
this matter up personally with any
one interested.
Mr.. W. W. Shay, very successful
swine breeder of Haywood. is doing
emergency work in swine for the
State for a short time. Those de-
string Mr.. Shay to visit them should
notify the County Agent.
The cholera sernm referred to last
week will be returned if not used
with in a few days.
Coal and wood will be scarce and
nigh next winter. When the ground
Is to- wet to work is a good time to
cut wood for winter sales,
}. M. McClnng,
County Agent
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-05-10
May TERM JACKSON COURT CONTINUED

Whereas. many of the Jurors
witnesses and litigants, most o.
whom are farmers, have urged tn.
local bar to agree to continue the
Court so that they may not be
taken away from their farms at
this time; and
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-05-10

Deputy Marshal Chas C. Mason
will spend some time in Asheville,
assisting Marshal Webb.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-05-10

Whereas, most of the more i'm
portant cases have already been
continued by consent.
Now, we. the members of the
Local Bar and Calendar Committee
do agree not to make a trial calen-
dar for May t. nm, 1918, and to let
the court stand continued until o.
tober term. Jury and witnesses
need not attend.
This May 9th, 1918.
Joseph j. Hooker
Coleman C. Cowan
Walter E. Moore
Sutton & Stillwell
Calendar Committee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-19
6 REPUBLICANS TO
SIT IN GA. ASSEMBLY

ATLANTA, November The
Georgia legislature is gong to have
a party Of opposition, consisting Of
five republican representatives and
one republican senator, all of whom
were elected in the recent general
state election held November 5.
The representatives are W. W
Moody, of Fannin; P. T. Duncan, of
Dawson, Sam Penland, of Gilmer;
VIM. Richards of Pickens; D. o. Dyer.
+. Reese, Of the FoTty (ir5. district,
composed of the counties Of Pick .us,
Fannin and Gilmer.
All of these counties are normally
Experimentation the Republicans
stick together Sometimes they fancy
the Democratic nominee more than
the Republican nomiene, and then
they go over and elect a Democrat.
This year the Republican state org
anization contested the nomination of
United States Senator, two con
gressmen, five Representatives and a
state senator They lost the senator
but won the others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-19
ROAD WORK TO BE RESUMED
WITH CLOSE OF GREAT WAR

ATLANTA, Nov 19.-Restrictions
on the use of road building materials
in Georgia will now enable the NUM-
cipalities and counties of the state to
go forward once more with much
needed programs of improvement
along this line.
Besides the numerous highways to
be constructed jointly by the coun-
ties and the federal government, there
are many special stretches of road
and bridge connections where the
government will aid in paying the
cost.
Also the cities of the state, as well
as the towns and counties, have been
holding up urgent work for many
weeks on account of the curtailment
made necessary by the war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-19

BY virtue of an order of Court Of
Ordinary of Sumter county, Georgia,
granted at the November term, 1918,
I. as administrator, will sell at public
outcry on the first Tuesday in De-
cember, 1918, before the courthouse
door in Americas. Ga, the following
described city lots, all in Americas,
Sumter County, Georgia, formerly be-
longing to Patience Dawson, late of
said county.
House and lot 1oS Railroad street,
fronting east on Railroad street 70
feet more or less and running back
west of a uniform width, about 81
feet to land of Fannie Smith and Daw-
son lots. which bound it in the west;
bounded on the south by Bartlett lot
and on north by land of Patience Daw-
son estate.
Also house and lot number 721, Lee