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The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Mrs. Charley Thompson has been
In for several days, stopping with her
mother, Mrs. Beavers. Mr.. Thomp-
son will return to Meeker shortly and
resume his old position at the White
River Lumber yard.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04
Performing a Filial Duty

Messrs. j. J. and l. A. MUIR Of this
place. returned home last Thursday
after attending the burial services Of
their aged mother at Mountain Grove,
Mo.
Mrs, MUIR was In her seventy
fourth year when she passed away.
Eight children survive her, all Of
whom attended the funeral services.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

J. E. Tough Of Strawberry, was In
town Thursday. Mr.. Tough recently
returned from his old Missouri home
after an extended visit there, taken
with q view to lettering his health,
which has been poorly for . year OIL
40 back.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04
WAR FRIGHTFULNESS
TAUGHT BY GERMANY
Described in Important War Book.
let Just Issued by U. S.
Government

i
Washington, d. O., April 24-"It Ia
permissable to destroy private prom.
erty, to devastate systematically
evacuated regions, to terrorize the
civil population of invaded districts,
to deport people for compulsory ser.
vice in the enemy country, thereby
releasing it's own men for the army,
to compel them to aid the enemy In
the construction Of Notifications, to
dig trenches, to serve Is guides, and
even to furnish Information regard
ing their own army"
The teaching OF the official German
War Manual 10 thus summarized In q
booklet issued today by the Govern
ment through the Committee on Pub
lie Information, Washington. d. q.
The title of this booklet Is 1.-THE Ger
man War Code" 1t 10 one of series
Of war information book lets, and q
copy will be sent free to anyone who
will address the Department Of Dis
tributioD, 8 jackson Place, Washing
ton, D. G.
The authors Of 1.-The German War
Code" are Professors g. w. Scott, for
merIy Of Columbia University, and J.
w. Gardner Of the University Of I'LL
nois. In interesting fashion they an
slyzs the official German War Man
ual, with its sneers at the "sickly
sentimentality" Of all rules of war
dictated by chivAlry, honor and gen.
erosity to the enemy, and they con-
trast 1t with the war manuals Of Great
Britain, France and United States,
which are declared to be 'the very
opposite of the German In the law
which their governments have laid
down for their armies to observe In
their dealings with the enemy"
The German War Manual was pre-
pared by the German General STAFF
and was first issued In 1902 ut would
SEEM" say Professors Scott and Gar
ner, from the way in which most OF
the Hague provisions are denounced,
ridiculed and sneered at, that the real
reason for issuing revised instruc-
tions was to counteract any influence
-ht.h sh... o.ovI.tno. ,ot,vht h.zo
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Bishop Touret Is all able and elo-
quent pulpit orator. Go and hear
him at st. James church tomorrow
morning and evening.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Fred Gribble Of the popular barber
firm Of Charlton 4 Gribbie, has taken
to farming ~ side line. Fred knows
the work.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Millions Of dollars, 1t is estimated
by revenue officials, will be added to
the Government funds in penalties as
result Of the roundup Of incomes
tax delinquents by the Bureau Of In
ternal Revenue.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Henry Kurz. Meeker and Axial
pioneer Of thirty years standing. came
In from the Basin Tuesday and spent
. couple of days In town.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Rigby returned
from California, Tuesday, much i'm.
proved In health, after nearly three
months outing.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Messrs. w. J. CLARK, Fritz Kracht,
J. F. Whitlock and James F. Wilson
represented Oakridge park In town,
Saturday,
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Fritz Carstsns. who 10 superintend-
Ing the work Of concreting . long
stretch Of the Miller creek ditch, was
In forepart Of the week and loaded
out with . large invoice Of supplies.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

The kind OF man who 10 Away
because his money doesn't
go long way 10 usually the ssme fell
low who won't let It 60 At all.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Messrs. J. w. and NJ. L. Shepard
Of Lower White, were business visi.
tors to town, early part of the week
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

The Rifle Telegram announces the
marriage of Lieutenant Frank e.
Nestor, at San Diego, on April 18th.
Lieutenant Nestor helped to organize
Troon NJ.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Former Commissioner H. T. Wilson
Of Flag creek, WAS shaking hands
with town friends, Saturday.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Lon Meyer and John Service Of
Limekiln were In Saturday, trying to
engage harvest hands-so they said.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Former President Taft does not
look for an early peace, and urges
this country to prepare for Ave to
seven million men for the U. g.
armies.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

James and Mrs. Delaney Of lower
White, visited relatives and friends
In town, Wednesday.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

+. A. Wilson, our popular life In
surance man, has been promoted TO
district manager Of the old reliable
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance COM
Many.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Ed. 8. Davis Of upper White, spreae
his autograph on the Meeker register
Tuesday.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

G. G. and Mrs. Aldrich, and L. 8.
Wyman represented Thornburg In
the city, Saturday.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

8. w. Queen Of Angors, registered
at the Meeker hotel, during the week
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

F. H. Hottie, Fostoria, Ohio, wa,
registered 1t the Meeker hotel, Sat.
urdAy.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04
Lost--An Overcoat

Between Rifle and Meeker, Tuesday,
April 8Oth. Reward. See J. w. Rig
by, at Bank Of Meeker. M
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe COLON Of Axial,
were guests at the Meeker hotel,
Thursday.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Clarence Ralston. manager Of the
PL company, Piceance, was In town
Saturday, attending to business mat.
ters.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04
a cts

Reports from the Department Of Agriculture at
Washington discloses the following information:
"1S,O0O,00O horses 100000 American farms ate
enough grain in the past year to feed 100000 people,
or about onerd of the population Of the United States
What stronger evidence than the shove furnished
of farming with tractors and tractor oo7
food and without the Of producing food
hence the farm tractor becomes necessity
of the farmers machine long and
aeropane. the work Of several and works
and Of the
tired and does not should Armies
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

g. NJ. and Mrs. Sprague Of Piceance,
were guests at the Meeksr, forepari
Of the week.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. F. M Green Of the
Park, were town visitors, Wednesday
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

A. B. Critchlow has boughta high
priced Buick car, through the EN-
inert VanCleave agency.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04
ME. ly1rlr. ro,ro. AND PROPRIETOR
SATURDAY. MAY !. iSis
The top price for beef cattle, at Kan.
sas City, first Of the week, was III. rs.
Don't forget the auction sale thil
afternoon at the Miller House barn

No wonder the Moffat county peo-
pie are praying for railroad connec-
tion with the U. p.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Send The Herald to your eastern
friends.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Tom aud Mrs. Warren Of Roseda le,
spent Monday 10 town.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Send The Herald to your friends
In the East.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Subscribe for The Herald.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Half OF the net proceeds were
turned over to the Junior Red Cross
society. RICHARD g. LYTTLE,
PHILIP NELSON, Treasurer.
Scout Master.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04

Try The Herald for a year.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-04
MONK

Monk, owned by T. u. BERNARD, will stand
for tho searon Of 1918, at the Riley Barn.
5th and Water SITS, Meeker. Weight $50:
K,rld dispoeition: years old. Terms, elsbO
to insure; si5OO for colt to stand and suck.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08
Borrowed Clothes"

Miss Harris has been here in two especially good pic
lures, The Price of Good Time and "For Husbands
Only" and her piece said be better than the 9th
shares honors with her husband Charlie Chaplin
of the Don't this grand 1000 production and
little Ford Weekly and sing e-reel comedy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08
ORPHEUM

Beginning today the Orpheum
viii present a bill of vaudeville that
is as varied as it is entertaining.
| De Recats merry dancers, employ
ling Il talented artists, viii offer a
dancing novelty introducing poses,
steps and figures that will delight
/ the spectators. This act has been
featured on many eastern vaudeville
/ bills and comes here we'll recon-
mended. Bill Robinson, known as
dark cloud Of JOY is d black face
comedian of originality who knows
the knack of getting his material
over in a most amusing way. Rob-
Iinson is always given a good spot
on the big city bills and is no
stranger 10 Orpheum audiences.
Anita Diaz presents her troupe of
trained monkeys in comical capers
and offers an act that amuses as well
as demonstrates what skill and pat
fence will do in animal training.
Mabelle Phillips, a charming single
entertainer will tell cheer-up stories
that are guaranteed to drive away
the blues. George and Tony, Italian
NlldAa NR4AAENAdAiSr " AlO AAAAA OtAuND
acrobatic specialties, together with
the Orpheum war weekly will COM
plete the bill.
"Petticoats." snappy playlet
with three performers occupies the
feature position on the Orpheum's
bill for the last half of the week.
Bonnie Sorra and Clinton Holder
have the principal. roles. The ac-
ton takes place in a bedroom where
one OF the girls summons doctor
just 10 see if she can get him 70
propose and succeeds Bert Howard
talks. SINGS, dances and plays the
piano and by combining his varied
talents presents artistic bits Of nom
sense that VIII please. The Kimiwa
trio of japanese hand balancers and
ljugglers promise many novelties as
their share OF the entertainment
tTracy. Palmer and Tracy. In a sing
ing and dancing act the Archie
Nicholson duo OF musical comedians
land the Allied war review add 70
y the excellent bill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08

Lieut.. Jack Monroe. heavyweight
championship aspirant, and now
honorably relieved of active serv-
ice is in town making ready to
appear on the vaudeville stage.
Monroe, in his uniform, makes
striking figure. The general i'm
preston he gives is that with one
sweep of his arm he could wipe out
dozen huns Unfortunately his
good old right arm will not avail
him any more.
The big fighter at the beginning
of the war enlisted in the first
famous Princess Pat Battalion of
Canada. and he had three years Of
action. I'm the second battle Of
Ypres he was wounded, and now
his right arm hangs Imply by his
side.
His excursion into vaudeville will
be directed by Harry Fitzgerald.
Dave Ferguson is his trainer. In
his offerings he will tell a number
Of amusing experiences at the front
and will have the assistance of a
dog that accompanied him through
every drive Of the long three years
i'm the trenches.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08

Georges Plateau. the French
actor. who has the role Of the
French captain in The Crowded
Hour" wears the Croix de Guerre
as an evidence Of his participation
in battle against the enemy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08

of a Catholic priest who had figured
i'm a bloody program in Russia, one
i'm which Rabbi Elkan's wife had
lost her life some years before. Fa-
thcr Petrovitch Identifies himself as
the priest in question and IS ordered
from the house by the aged rabbi.
who calls down q curse upon him
AS he is leaving the room Judith
and her lover enter breathlessly
They are told that marriage be-
tween them is out of the question,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08

in their new home, happily mar
ried, blessed with six months old
son, and hoping that the little one
will be the means Of bringing about
a reconciliation. Bridget. the Irish
housekeeper in Rabbi Elkan's home.
is "a visitor at the Lubin's, and she
persuades Judith TO go home to
see her aged father. taking her
husband and her baby with her.
Meanwhile, Father Petrovitch
calls at the Lubin's. He seeks to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08

persuade Judith 10 consent to give
him her child that he may bring
.it mp in Catholicism. She tearfully
and steadfastly refuses 10 listen to
any plan 10 part with her baby.
Young Lubin then arrives with
news that his aunt. Marie Breschof-
ska mother Of Father Petrovitch.
who has just returned from Rus
STA, is coming 10 see their home and
their child.
Thro ugh the aged mother Of the
priest the situation is smoothed
over. Later she hears that Judith's
father is Rabbi Elkan. and she
breaks down completely and de-
demands that she be taken TO him.
She requests that Father Petrovich.
who has left the Lubin home with
the warning that he Will force the
young parents 10 give up their
child, be brought 10 the home OF
Rabbi Elkan that night.
The meeting between Father Pc
trOvitch, Rabbi Elkan and Marie
Breschofska in the final scene re-
vealS the priest as the long lost
and long mOurned brother Of the
aged abb Marie Bresch ofska
identifies herself as a former house
maid OF the Elkans in Russia. She
tells how she saved the life OF
Father Petrovitch. then an infant
in arms. by hanging a cross around
his neck and posing as his mother
after both his parents had been
slaughtered.
She tells Of being forced 20 fee
for her safety and that OF the baby
and OF how she had been persuaded
10 give him into the keeping OF the
Catholic church
Some wears later IL is revealed.
Father Petrovitch. then young
priest. became identified with a re-
.igious uprising In which Rabbi FL
kans young Wife Judith's mother,
had lost her life. Father Petro-
vitch's discovery that he is blood
brother OF Rabbi Elkan furnishes
the dramatic climax OF the day. but
the kindly counsel OF Rabbi Elkan
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08

whereupon they announce that
they have just been married and
beg forgiveness and a recOncilia-
ton, which is denied them. Rabbi
Elkan sends them from his home
and the young wife leaves the shell
ter of her fathers roof i'm tears
The second act shows the Lubins
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08

nabe to burn
tip rconeM Tuesday adW
e ava MAJ % Sc
him MS after him will realize why he getting
million he the
bar Lstenl the Charlie
teno of
is havee dandh is Mon
o
wIlp
In fancy
tip andco to the matinee al
laughs with this will life
que o box enern the
the merry
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08

Meanwhile Lubiu has been con
fronted Icy Father Petrovitch, who
has been told OF his love affair with
Judith and he confesses his love
for the pretty Jewess The irate
priest calls upon Rabbi Elkan
They agree such a marriage is i'm
possible
Before Father Petrovitch leaves
the house however friend of the
rabbi calls Unexpectedly with news
that the wife of member of his
Hook has been crazed by the sight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08

NEW YORK. Dec IA strong
appeal against religious prejudice
and a plea for "a more liberal un-
derstanGing between followers of
different faiths is made i'm The Lit
tie Brother i'm which Walter Hast
presents Walker Whiteside. sup
ported by Tyrone Power and a
mighty capable east. at the Belmont
theater.
The Little Brother" furnishes
the versatile Mr. Whiteside a new
opportunity at character portrayal
and in the role of a Jewish rabbi
come TO the land OF the free from
unenlightened Russia. he wins the
support and sympathy Of his audi
ence from the first.
Tyrone Power, who plays the
character role around which the
ehicle is built has. If anything. a
more difficult character TO portray
in some respects. AS Father Petro-
itch. a vindictive and eXacting
PRIEST of the Russian Catholic
church educated in Catholicism
from babyhood and ardent 10 the
nth degree the final realization
way for "a bit of emotional acting
hat grips his audience.
The II:tle Brother" is offered in
two acts and three scenes. The
opening act shows the living room
I'M the nome Of Rabbi Elkan a
kindly and charitable Jewish priest
~ New York's East Side The time
IS the afternoon OF the Eve OF the
Passover. The venerable rabbi re-
yurns from ministering 90 the wants
OF his flock 20 ind his daughter
Judith (plaved by Miss Mabel Bun
YEAR, enwrapped i'm her first
thoughts Of Romance. With a wo-
mans artfulness she attempts TO
soften her fathers attitude toward
marriage between the followers Of
different faiths for she is secretly
engaged to George Lubin Cplayed
10y Richard Dix. who is ward of
Father Petrovitch
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08

Shoulder Arms

The big laughing attraction booked at
this bheater for three days. The picture
Is without doubt the greatest laugh
producer Charlie has ever appeared in
IN fact, it's the greatest three-reel scream
ing comedy ever seen on the screen. At
the Circle Theater in Indianapolis, with
5000 seats, Shoulder Arms" drew such
big crowds for seven days that it was nee
essary to extend the engagement for
seven days more, to turn away business,
and not only that, but the last seven days
they had to give midnight show. The
last time we played Charlie Chaplin in
"A Dogs Life" for two days, we had the
people IN line around the corner on JEFF
ferson street and on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday next week they will be In
line around the postofice-so get wise,
and come to the matinees, or very early
or at nine o'clock. Avoid the big crowd
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08
MINERS AND GEORGE -. HINES, Manager

The Auditorium the sanitary places
northern nhana"-SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE Saturday,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08

and his willingness 10 forgive and
forget. coupled with his joy at hav-
ing found the little brother" he
had long mourned as dead brings
about the establishment of peace
and happiness for all concerned.
The final curtain finds Father Pc
trovitch invoking Gods blessing
upon the household Of his brother
The great success Of "Parlor.
Bedroom and Bath. which has
/ Florence Moore for its principal
! comedienne, has induced A H..
Woods 10 provide that froIcsome
young woman with a stellar role
/ in a new farce later on.
"Parlor. Bedroom and Bath, a"
which began its career rather in
/ differently. developed into a popu-
lar and enduring attraction in this
city. remaining nearly an entire
/ season.
Georges Plateau. the French
actor, who has the role Of the
I French captain in The Crowded
Hour" wears the CroiX de Guerre
in battle against the enemy.
Stuart Walker has just received a
| letter from Lord Dunsauy saying
that he will arrive i'm New York
early in January Though they
/ have carried on three-years' CORE
spondence-much of which has been
published-this vii be the first
meeting f the Irish playwright ana
/ his American producer. who pro-
/ duced throughout the United States
/ Dunsany's plays-'The Gods of he
| Mountains" King ArsImenes anil
I the Unknown Warrior" The
/ Golden Doom" and other works OF
the great IRISH dramatlst. Though
/ his uncle, Sir Horace Plurkett, sS~
those productions. Dunsany was un-
able to for ne has been in the war
since its beginning as captain of the
royal inniskiuing fusileers- He has
/ been wounded and now comes 10
America by special permission.
A great joke has just been perpe-
| trated upon the newspaper report
/ ers of Washington by r. c. Faux
| ner, the man who so closely re-
! sembles Pres't Wilson. According
to The newspaper accounts Of the
| day following the farewell frolic of
the quartermaster generals depart
ment, Pres't Wilson attended the
| entertainment
: AS matter OF fact the president
that night occupied a box at Keith's
I theater, Washington, and drove
straight to the white house after
the performance. 1t was Faulkner
who was mistaken for him by the
Washington reporters. He had
made a special trip to Washington
az the request Of Frank Tinney TO
/ appear at the frolic. At the con-
clusion of Irving Berlin's song,
! "Good-by. France" he stepped out,
patted the singers on their backs.
shook hands with them and joined
\ in the closing chorus. The au-
/ dience arose and cheered, but
Faulkner had no idea that he was
! deceiving the newspaper men pres
ent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08

81 dmaw
4 worel comedy News
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
Drummer Doing His Bit

Il am a travelling salesman and
have met others who, like myself,
were suffering from Indigestion,
stomach trouble and gastritis. Since
taking three weekly doses of Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy | am very much
pleased with its results, SO much so
that l have induced others to take
1t and they too were marvelously
helped" 1t is a simple, harmless
preparation that removes the ca
tarrhal rnlcus from the intestinal
tract and allays the inflammation
which causes practically all stomach,
liver and intestinal ailments, includ-
ing appendicitis One dose will
convince or money refunded. Gil
berf's Drug Store and druggists ev-
1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13

how our boys should be met and
helped to be the men we would want
them to be-. when they return to
their home.
Miss MolIie Martin gave a report
of Junior Red Cross work done at
Hooge Street school, paying trib.
ute to the patrons who helped make
the following articles:
Five layettes, so undergarments,
20 Cretonne bags, ~ barrel seeds
collected and wagon load of second
hand clothing for the Belgians
1888 in the treasury,
Rev. Grizzard closed the meeting
with prayer. rgf}
Principal Martin displayed a pale
blue silk scarf sent by his son from
Paris. Young Martin was one Of the
first of the selective draft boys to
leave this state.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
CONSTIPATION


Nsadorsville, Ky.-Mrs. Pearl Pat
rick. Of this place. writer: Il was
very constipatsd. had sour stomach
and was % uncomfortable. Invent to
Tie doctor. He gave me some pills.
They weakened me and seemed to
tear mp my digestion. they would
lgripe me- and afterwards Il seemed
\ VA mora eonstipated than before.
I I heard Of Black Draught and de-
eided 70 Try It found It just what
needed It was m easy laxative. and
mot bad to swallow. Ny digestion soon
improved. cot we'll Of the sour stom'
ach, my bowels soon seemed normal.
no more gripping, and would take
dose now and thsn. and was in good
shape.
cannot ~ too much for Black
Draught for tits the finest le<atiys
one can u1aL sgr.
Thedford's Black Drausht has for
many years been found Of great value
in the treatment Of stomach, liver ana
bowel troubles. Easy to taks, gentle
and reliable IN IT. action, leaving no
bad after-effects, It has won the praise
pf Thousands 81 people who have usso
+ NCaN
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
three important NJ oles.

three important n.sl cles.
During the filming Of the picture
Miss Pickford was awarded the hon
or OF leading the grand march at the
biggest dance ever given In the west
"a Red Cross open;air ball given
by the Los Angeles Produce Ex-
change. The ball occurred at the
Los Angeles Wholesale Terminal,
the largest place Of. it's skinds in the
world, the dancers occupying the
center OF the tremendous court
where the truck gardeners, come to
sell their produce toithe commission
men. There were iflfteen thousand
in attendance. with 2,5Qo couples in
the grand marcia which was head
ed by Miss Pickfordcand Dustin Far
mum. '.=- ~
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-13
GROWS IN FAVOR

The idea of holding a "Commun.
ity Sing" in the Public Square on the
afternoon of Christmas Day is rapid
,ly growing in favor and the Minis
.terial Association is understood ! to
be heartily in accord. DR.. G. B.
Geyer will arrange an appropriate
program.