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Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
rhree.poIIar Gold Pieces.

The coinage of So gold pieces was
authorized February p. 1853, and the
act disseminating 1t was passed Sep
TENDER 20. 1890. Between the years
1854 and 1889 inclusive $50, 1872 pieces
were coined. Those still In existence
are practically all In. the hands of COL
lectors. f.r.ltt
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
lnereassd rates In Norway.

Commercial Attache Erwin w.
Thompson reports from Copenhagen.
Denmark, that freight and passenger
tariffs have been increased from time
to time in Norway since the war be-
gan, amounting now In all to 80 per
cent for first class passengers, go per
cent for third class passengers. and
400 per cent for all frelghts except
1o0ds and fertilizers.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14

Taft, Root, Lodge and other great
Republicans are entitled to great
credit for placing loyalty to country
above party politics in the strenu-
Gus days of the country's history.
Let some of the Colorado would-be
politicians profit by the acts of these
wise statesmen.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14

The local Republicans held pri-
maries Tuesday evening and will con-
vene Friday evening for the purpose
of nominating mayor, an alderman
for each Of the two wards and an
alderman to fill vacancy.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
tETTs0 .szTF&1
Gone to Craze,

In Spain there are shoes made IF
grass, and they will wear for rs years,
But we'd as soon eat grass as rely on
1t for footwear, and who wants to
wear pair of shoes 25 years. anyhow
Buffalo Times.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
Watch Out.

Now that the photographers have be-
gun to ask "What has become of the
old-fashioned man who used to shave
the back Of his neck?" it's time for
the BARRIERS to sit up and take notice.
Buffalo Times.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
"let the Sunshine Inn

'It is well KNOWN" says the Chicago
health bulletin. that plants will not
thrive without sunshine. The same is
true OF human beings. The home and
workshop should have plenty of sun.
shine"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14

Ben Slattery GENE UP from Den
yer Sunday morning to visit his fam
lily. He recently underwent an op-
Grafton at st. Anthony's hospital
but has about recovered. He return.
ed to Denver, where he has accepted
position with McPhee & McGin-
nifty.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14

Lawson and Doyle have split with
the United Mine Workers and form
ed a new union. Perhaps the pub
lie will be informed as to the strike
In the northern Colorado coal fields
several years ago. and who led the
strike in the southern fields where
several women and children lost
their lives.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
Somewhat Dubious,

Listen to this, wife. The centena-
rian says he has eaten an apple day
since childhood and chewed tobacco
continuously. Just think Of living to
be hundred years old"
II might manage an apple day, but
fear 1 couldn't chew tobacco con-
tinuously."
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
Certain to win.

"How's your boy getting on at the
training campr
"Wonderful I" replied Farmer Apple
cart. II feel a sense Of great security.
An army that can make my boy get up
early. work hard all day an 60 to. bed
early can do most anything."-People's
Home Journal.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
Sometime 70 Do.

Many children are disagreeable be-
cause they haven't enough of the right
things to do. such as games and songs
that provide activity and stimulate
the mind and occupations that answer
the child's need to be doing and max
ing something.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
All Guardian. Of National Honor.

A consul in China remarks: an for.
eign trade. the business men and bust
ness methods are classed together by
nationality and the unbuslnesslike con-
duct Of one American Arm will react
unfavorably on many other American
FIRMS"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14

The German steamship linden
burg struck an iceburg off the coast
of the Aland Islands Saturday and
sank. Its namesake will shortly
strike Yankee buzz-saw on the
western front that will make him
think he is only fit for a weiner-
wust.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14

Never was there time in Colo
radios history when the independent
vote will be as large as 1t will be
this fall. Loyalty to the govern
ment will be the keynote of the cam
paign and those tinctured with pac-
ffism will be thrown in the discard.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
The Lure Of verbiaoe.

"Some questions are never an
swered."
"True. A great deal Of discussion
is like saying, Polly want crackerT
to parrot. The parrot hands 1t back
and the conversation goes on indefi-
nitely over cracker that nobody
cared about in the first place." /
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
Tryino to Unload.

eve should profit by our past mis-
takes" remarked the philosophic man.
That's just what I'm trying to do"
said Mr.. Gadspur. 'Know anybody
who wants to buy piece of suburban
property?"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14

Secretary. of War Baker is in
France and the first night in Paris
he was serenaded at his hotel by a
fleet of German airplanes dropping
bombs on the city. Allesame as Mel
lean Fourth of July.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14

An old bible verse reads, "1f your
enemy swat you on one check, turn
the other" From what we can learn
our boys at the front believe in Civ
ing the Huns swat for swat.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14

Since Big Bill Haywood has been
incarcerated we hear little from, his
followers. Perhaps 1t would be well
for the country if Uncle Sam nailed
few more of the propogandists to
the cross.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
Few Chinese New,paper,,

In all China there are about 40
newspapers, and Of these only about
fifty have good circulation. The aver
age is not more than 5000 copies an
issue. One newspaper>in Shanghai
claims a daily circulation of 10000.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14

A most important point for the moth
er to realize Is the necessity Of stick
ing to the lessons she needs to teach.
every single day. until the right habits
are permanently formed in her ,ht,i.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14

After March 18th, the government
will carry live chickens as parcel
post. This being the case we ex-
pect to see the government flooded
with applications for parcel post de-
liveries.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14

II the state constabulary is allow
ed to shoot up every automobile
suspected of being bootleg convey
or, how many tourists can we ex'
pect to visit the state next summer?
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
THURSDAY, MARCH 18th, 1918.

A ship-wrecked crew in an open
boat has been picked up off the
coast of Labador. For four weeks
they lived on condensed milky way
and ocean currents.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
The Hour Stealer.

Procrastination. as the thief Of time.
wouldn't be nearly so bad II he didn't
steal any time but that of the procras-
tinatOr. But dawdling by one means
delay for somebody else. and often, for
many.-Buffalo Times. ,.-.x~
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
Grateful Praise,

swell. dear. how does my record
'e,npare so far with your mothers"
'your fuses are nothing rke the
ones mother used to make"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
Quite So.

wife-The photographer you sent
out here simply snapped the children
and the house and then went of.
He-I see. A case Of snap and 60.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
Educated.

Hoity-Tm told she speaks sevei
languages.
Toity-Yes, golf, polo and horse
Town Topics.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
Appropriate Remark.

"What did the fallen jockey say
when they pulled him from under his
PROSTATE mount?"
"He said, That Is horse on met"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
She Landed One.

Patience-You know she did want to
get married for years.
Patrice-She should have used the
right kind of bait.
.She did"
"And didn't he bite?" ri
"He did-the poor fish!'
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14

George E. Kelleher. 20 years of
age. son of Mrs. Matt Kelleher, died
In Denver this week of heart trouble.
The Kelleher family lived in Central
prior to moving to Denver.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
Medium Colored,

"What do you think about the
charges against these factiOns?"
II don't think any of them are as
black as they're painted"
mo. nor az pure as they're white
washed"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14

Doesn't Care Who 10 Stuck.
els he good to his wifef"
every. He lets her have everything
and anything the stores will trust him
for"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
Couldn't Help IL

Couldn't Help IE
EditOr-Your poem contained many
sparkling gems.
POet-Indeed?
EditOr-Yes; they flashed when the
flames caught them.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
Grammar.

You say a kiss must be q noun;
I've really no conjunction
To tell you that your parts of speech
Are mixed-'tis conjunction.
Pitt Panther.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
Daily Ihouaht..

Honor Is the recompense Of those
VINO do right without Seeisins recon-
DenDo.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
Not That District.

He-They say the woman's vote In
this district Is very light.
!yhe-Nothing Of the sort. Nearly
every woman registered is n brunette.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14

Fresh bread and pastry received
daily at Rules bakery. r. G. Griffith
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-14
An ODD storehouss,

1.-THE feast at the club was seasoned
with its well.known Attic salt"
"How queeri We keep ours In the
ti:chen." --------
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09
Go Into Camp
On October 1st
Fourth Tennessee Will Train at
KnoxvilIe-Status of Regiment,
However, Is Still Unknown.

KNOXVILLE, Sept. 9.-Rifes will
be issued to the Fourth Tennessee
infantry and the First Separate Bat
talon of Infantry nthe near future,
according to officers of the regiment.
Col. D. C. Chapman has been no
titled that the rifles were ready to
be shipped from the government ar
senal at Springfield, Mass The
shipment consists of 1900 Springfield
rifles.
Preparations are being made for
the encampment of the Fourth Ten
nessee infantry and the First Sepa-
rate Battalion of infanyry, which will
go into camp at Camp John Sewer,
near Knoxville, on October |.
Col. Chapman has been notified
that Representative Austin had an
audience with President Wilson with
a view to establishing the status Of
the National Guard in Tennessee.
The colonel said Saturday that, in
his opinion the only way the National
Guard could be called for federal
service was by a proclamation of the
president. However, the matter has
not been decided.
Col. Chapman announced that
members of the National Guard are
only permitted to wear their uniforms
to and from drill and when acting
under orders and wished to notify
men Of his companies to appear in
their uniforms only on the above
mentioned occasions.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09
Would Wake
The Kaiser
Make Lots of Noise Thursday-Ev-
erybody Asked to Tie Down
Whistles and Ring Bells.

Registration day, September 18th,
will be marked by the blowing of
whistles, ringing of bells and the
playing of bands, according to cir
cular sent out from the executive
office presided over by Maj. Rutledge
Smith to the various registration
boards The request is by direction
of Governor Rye.
The circular, received in this city
yesterday, is as follows
First-As you know September ~
has been designated by the president
as registration day when every citi-
zen between the ages of 10 and as,
inclusive, shall register Except those
who have previously registered).
Second-It is desired to make this
dey one long to be remembered and
we have requested all the railroads
and manufacturing plants in Tennes-
see to have every steam whistle blown
for five minutes Thursday, Septem-
Der IL, beginning at Z a. M, the time
the registration commences.
Third-We want members of the
selective service system, as well as
state council of national defense, to
arrange to have every available band
playing, church and other bells ring
ing at that time.
Fourth-We also desire flags flying
from every federal, state, county and
municipal building on that day.
Fifth-We want to make enough
noise to be heard in Berlin.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09
or Information
OF Registrants

All who are away from home and
do not desire to return for the pur-
pose of registering may get card
from the local board wherever they
may happen to be and send it to their
home board. There are possibly
many who do not understand this and
are of the opinion that it is neces-
sary for them to return to their
home towns to register. Call upon
the local board wherever you may
happen to be and they will furnish
you with the necessary card which
you must forward, however, in time
to reach the local board in your home
town by the day of registration,
which is next Thursday, Sept. 18th.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09
TO REMEMBER
ABOUT NEW DRAFT

Thursday, September IL, is regis
tration day.
Hours of registration are between
7 a. m. and 8 p. m.
Draft includes all males between
the ages of 18 and as, inclusive, ex-
cept such as are specially exempted
in the proclamation.
Total registration Of 12,778,75S
is expected, of which Pennsylvania
is estimated to furnish 1887, 692.
President Wilson appeals for full
registration as a "fnal demonstra-
ton of loyalty, democracy and the
viii TO win"
Local draft boards, mayors and
township clerks are charged with the
duty of providing for the registra-
ton.
Absentees may register by mail,
but his registration card must reach
the local board on or before the day
of registration.
Persons who have no permanent
place Of residence must register with
the board within whose jurisdiction
they may be on the date of registra-
ton.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

ROGERSYILLE, Sept. IA mar
riage which came as a great surprise
to their many friends in this and
Greene county was that uniting Miss
Willie L. Armstrong, Of Rogersville,
and Mr.. Jack R. Addleburg, a prom
inent young man of GreenevilIe. The
ceremony was very quietly performed
Wednesday at 1890 o'clock at the
manse Of the Presbyterian church,
the brides pastor, Rev. Dudley Me-
liver, officiating. No guests were in
attendance save some of the imme-
date members of the brides family.
The pastors study, where the cere-
mony was performed, was prettily
decorated in a color scheme of white
and green.
The bride was very lovely in a
handsome tailored suit of Pekin blue
velour cloth. She was attended by
her cousin, Miss Sallie B. Armstrong,
who was most becomingly dressed in
gown Of rose-colored charmeuse.
The groom's gift to the bride was
handsome pearl dinner ring.
Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Addleburg left in their
car for a two weeks tour in the
south, after which they will be at
home in Greeneville, where the groom
has responsible position with the
Southern Express company.
The bride is member of an old
and prominent family in this section.
She is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Armstrong, Of Stony Point,
and is niece of DR.. and Mrs. William
H. Armstrong, of this place. She
has spent much of her time in Rog-
ersville, and has many friends here
who regret that her marriage will
take her elsewhere.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09
Closing Out Sale

At the late D. w. Seneker resi-
dence in Mosheim, Thursday, Sep
TENDER 18th, commencing at 1
o'clock sharp. The following will be
sold: Jersey COW and calf, set single
buggy harness and buggy, plows and
other farmingtools, some corn, Rhode
Island Red pullets, heating stove,
kitchen cabine, bedroom suite, 5-piece
parlor suite, bedsteads, springs, ia
bles, chairs and other articles.
MRS, AMY D, sENEKER,
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09

WAR MAPS-We have the latest
war maps, showing the present battle
line where the American boys are
fighting in France, together with full
detailed information concerning the
European countries now at var. We
are going to close out these maps at
actual cost while they last. The re-
tail price is 81, We are going TO sell
them FOR CSC,
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09

Mr.. W. H. Kiser returned Satur-
day from business trip to eastern
cities. While in the east Mr.. Kiser
tells us that he had the pleasure of
attending a very interesting meeting
of the shoe manufacturing and deal
ers of the country and secured much
information regarding conditions at
the present time.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09

Mr.. Oscar M. Digger, former ed
itor of the Greeneville Democrat, now
editor ofthe Andalusia (Ala.) Star,
is visitor in the city,, the guest of
his sister, Mrs. Frank Murphy, on
Eleanor street. Mrs. Digger accom-
panied her husband on the visit to
Knoxville.-Knoxville Journal and
Tribune.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09

Troy Vann, member of the firm
of Vann Bros, has just purchased
the store of Mr.. B. E. Brabson, at
Limestone, and will put on a sale at
that place for about 80 days. The
stock is fine and was bought for about
Acc on the dollar, and he is going to
sell it the same way. In addition he
worth of extra good merchandise
that will be sold the same way.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09
TROY'S ALL RIGHT.

Troy Vann, the big Depot street
merchant, was in Limestone Thurs
day, putting sale on in the store
he bought of Mr.. Brabson, and by
accident a soldier train with 500 Of
our boys was tied up without any
thing to eat. Troy said, ''Boys, am
for YOU" and went to johnson City,
and with 200 loaves of bread, he
fixed them right.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09

If you have followed business for
so years and don't understand it,
would it not be good sense to quit 1t
md go at something that you can
earn? This is true Of even blowing.
[ have been in the Sewing Machine
business for so years, have sold and
repaired almost all kinds. Surely ]
ought to know a good machine, and ]
90. can, and will sell you just as
good a Sewing Machine as is made
for much less than you can buy such
a machine for anywhere else. Why
not save money? You haven't It to
throw away | don't suppose. Why
pay peddlers $50 TO $50 for bringing
a machine to you, when you can save
that by coming after it, or having Il
shipped to your nearest depot. This
is no joke; come and see and
be convinced, or send for illustrated
Price Lists. Shuttles and parts for
all machines.
All kinds of Sewing Machines
Thoroughly Repaired. My shop is
now near Mohawk. Tenn. Any ma
chimes sent to me to repair should be
sent to Mohawk, prepaid. Any ma
chimes brought TO me TO repair should
be brought to me, near Mohawk, on
Knoxville wagon roa0.
Ny postoffce Is Midway, Tenn, Rt,
/. JOHN N, Mckee
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09

DR.. F. P. Robinson returned Sat-
urday from business trip to Coffey-
vile, Kans., and other points west.
He was accompanied home by Mrs.
Robinson's mother, Mrs. Allen G.
Robinson, of Nowater, Okla, who will
spend several weeks here. DR.. Rob-
inson tells us that the crops through
out the west are complete failure,
ruined by the hot winds during the
month of July.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09
ANIMAL STATUES

The Sparks Circus, which is billed
to give two exhibitions here Wednes-
day, Sept. Is, have many novelties
and new features this season, among
which is the justly famous Wood
ford's animal statues.
This display consists of snow-white
Arabian stations and pedigreed white
English setter dogs. There are three
of these acts, exactly alike, one in
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09

Mr.. John M. Lyon and wife, of
huntsville, N. c., are expected this
week to spend short time with
Greeneville relatives. They are mo-
toring to Greenville, S. c. to visit
their son, who is in camp there.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Jay D. Hawkins and
children motored to Mountain City
Saturday afternoon, where they ex-
pect to spend few days with Mrs.
Hawkins parents, Trustee and Mrs.
J. w. Wilson.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Moser and
daughters, Misses Daisy Mae and
Grace, are the guests of Greeneville
relatives for the weekend. They
leave Sunday night for Washington,
where they will make their future
home ohnson City Staff.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09

Mr.. ]. A. AdGleburg, agent for
the Southern Railway in Greeneville,
has been confined to his home with
sickness for the past week, but we
are glad to state he is reported much
better today.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09

Mr.. Willis Vann arrived home from
Akron, Ohio, today, and will leave
Wednesday for Sweetwater, where he
will enter the Tennessee Military In
stitute.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09

If you happen to need car for a
little drive, Troy Vann has three-a
seven-passenger Studebaker, a six
passenger Overland and little five
passenger Ford. They all will take
you any place you want to 60. Ask
Troy.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09

Mr.. J. N. Bales and family, who
have been on visit to Greene county
friends for two weeks, have returned
to their home at Mountain View,
Okla. Mr.. Bales gave us three sub
scriptions to the Daily Sun before
he left.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09

Mr.. Albert Bryant, the efficient
and accommodating manager of the
downtown Western Union Office at
this place, has returned from a visit
to friends in Richmond, KY. Albert
handles the Suns daily war bulletins
and does it in a manner that is most
satisfactory.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09

We have the new Blanks for Mill
ers now ready. Min men must have
them on hands for their customers.
They MUST be used. If you fail to
do so, you lay yourself liable to pros
ecution.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09

Friends of Capt. W. H. Ryan will
be glad to learn that he has recov-
cred from his recent illness and was
able to be in Greeneville this morn
ing.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-09
HERE COMES THE DoUGHBOYS

For the benefit of those of our
readers who may not understand just
who compose the doughboys you read
so much about at this time, we will
say that "doughboy" is just one of
the many names given the American
soldier since he has arrived in France
We give you below few lines of
poetry composed and contributed to
this newspaper by one of these
doughboys:-
"Here come the doughboys
With dirt behind their ears!
Here come the doughboys-
Their pay is in arrears.
The cavalree, artilleree, and the lousy
engineers
They couldn't lick the doughboys
In hundred thousand years.
Here go the doughboys-
Goodbye you little dears!
Here go the doughboys-
The girls are all in tears.
Wen pull the teeth of Hans and
Fritz,
Well bite the Kaiser's ears;
And they won't forget the dough-
boys
For at least a hundred years."