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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-28

The highest minds live in thought
with the great dead far more than with
the living, and, next to the dead with
those ideal human beings vet to come,
whom they are never destined to sec
NJ Ioutr
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-28

Senator Jim Reed of Missouri is going to the war
front and the Washington society for the prevention Of
needless noises doubtless feels that it has won a temporary
victory
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-28

Sec by the paper that Americans should eat more fish
but those who have tried to catch them will no, be greatly
IMPRESSED.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-28

The worlds series is going to be earlier this year and
the indications are it will also avoid the rush
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-28

There are all kinds of people,
including a few who consider a
lodge initiation as highly enter
tanning.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-28
Stories
Sa. y & xns mtsGEsc
Twenty Years Ago.
HmeS

Last evening a number departed on
the Galveston excursion, among them
being Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Griffith. 5.
Il. Croeker, Miss Fannie Crocker, Miss
Ball. Miss Hattie Bradford, Chester
Roberts and Mr. Mckee.
Miss Graves. the new principal OF
the high school. has arrived IN the city
10 begin her work when the new term
| opens Sept. 5.
Last evening !. Croder's little daugh-
ter fell and a picket fence post was
thrust through her right arm.
Fifteen Years Ago.
Governor Ferguson has notified the
local committee that he will be here to
participate in the Labor day exercises.
J. ". Scothorn OF Guthrie was in the
city yesterday IN business.
DR.. Paul Ncshitt, editor Of the Wa
tonga Herald, was in the city yester-
day attending the races.
-
LEV heAiu hNus
Mrs. Mark Westiall is expected
home in a few days from Kansas City
where she visfted her son, DR.. Leslie
Westfan.
Mrs. T. D. Turner has as her guest
her niece, MISS Fanita Dorothy Turner
of Kansas City, who will remain with
her for two weeks. Miss Turner has
lust returned from De Soto, Kan.
where she was a member OF a large
h%ouseparty.
Three hundred persons saw an Okla
homa City sewer run top full with beer
Yesterday when federal and state off
Gals officiated al the destruction OF
900 barrels of illegal brew at the
Moss brewery, Santa Fe and Noble
streets. Scores went with bottles. buck
cts, cans, jars, every Imaginable kind
Of a receptacle, in the hope of getting
a free load of the oil of joy. II was
not fit to drink as the brewing process
was not completed. One unlucky la
borer slipped, fell and took an %involun-
tary bath. 3. b. Moss watched 5000
worth Of property drain into the sewer
and lamented.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-28

France has had sevcnty-sevcn queens
Eleven were divorced, two legally put
to death, nine died young, seven vert
widowed early, three cruelty treated,
three eNllcd. Most OF the rest were
either poisoned or died broken hearted.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-28

Last evening a number departed on
the Galveston excursion, among them
being Mr.. and Mrs. 7. J. Griffith, ).
h. Croeker, Miss Fannie Crocker Miss
Ball Miss Hattie Bradford, Chester
Roberts and Mr.. Mckee.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-28

Last evening J. Croder's little daugh-
ter fell and a picket fence post was
thrust through her right arm.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-28

Miss Graves. the new principal OF
the high school. has arrived in the city
TO begin her work when the new term
opens Sept s
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18
CITY ITEMS

Vincent R. I<iernan, of Bassett street, has returned from Akron o., where he took a course in the Good year school of salesmanship.
 Walter F. Baker of New York is the guest Of his uncle, City Clerk A. l.. Thompson.
 The following realty transfers were recorded in the city clerks office to- day: Wallace l.. Haley to the Bod well Realty Co.,. two pieces of prop erty in Belvidere; Alex Senasko to John Senasko, property on Church street and Margaret E. Caldwell to Sven Swanson, property on Farming ton avenue.
 Mattabessett Tribe, I. o. R. M., will meet this evening to confer the Sdopton degree.
 All members of Erwin Castle, K. G. F., are urged to attend Wednes- G;ly evenings meeting as the grand officers will be present to explain @ ] g campaign drive that is to be made.
 The Woodmen of the World wih IF eet tonight to take action on the death of Hugh Reynolds.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18
COAL STILL SCARCE
Anthracite Operators Warn Against Feeling of Super Optimism On Part of Consuming Public.

Philadelphia, March 1S.-Dangers of continued scarcity of coal are pointed out in a statement by the Anthracite Operators general con- that there is only three tons of do- mestic coal on an average for every consumer. The statement which serves as a warning against hoarding says:
 with the fuel administration sug- gesting to the anthracite consuming public that they order their next win ter's supply of coal after April 1, the inference should not be taken that coal is plentiful now and yards are stacked Up with it.
 "The total population of the an thracite burning area, which includes New England and Middle Atlantic states is 32,770,000. If merely 25,- 00O,00O of this total would be taken for @ basis, it would mean that there would be three tons to every consun- CT, there having been 77,000,00O tons of hard coal mined in 1917.
 Three tons, of 6,720 pounds, make 672 shovels at ten pounds for an average. For the 240 days in the coal year this would mean about three three shovelfuls a day as the burn ing quota, for each person to equalize last years output
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18
BELGIAN FRONT EXTENDED.
King Albert's Troops Take Over
 Coastal Sector.

On the British Front in Flanders, March IT (By the Associated Press) The important coast sector of the western front, which for a consider able time has been held by the French, has been taken over by the Belgians.
 That King Albert's new army has been able to assume this additional burden speaks highly for the coadi- ton of this comparatively small fighting machine which has battled so valiantly from the beginning of the war. On a recent visit to the Bel gian front the correspondent learned the Belgians had effected great i'm l provement during the winter months, and certainly the morale of the troopsl and officers seem at the highest pitch \
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18
PEACE NOT ON WAY.
Secretary Barnes Writes From Camp l
 Jackson CantOnment.

In a letter received by Rev. J. w. Denton, acting secretary of the Y M. C. A.. from General Secretary Barnes, who is at Camp Jackson, Columbia, S. C., the rapid growth of the asso- citation work is mentioned, also the need of increased secretaries and other workers Secretary Barnes speakes of the cooperation given by the military authorities with the 4. M. C. A. officials,
 Secretary Barnes relieves J. Her bert Wilson of much responsibility. He writes that he feels that peace is not as near as he thought when he left this city last month. In the concluding paragraph, secretary Barnes expresses his appreciation to the workers of the association for their loyalty, and wishes to be re- membered to his many friends.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18
SPRING DRIVE OFF,
 WASHINGTON SAYS
(Continued From First Page).

Near the Swiss, border, where an- other detachment of ou:' men is in the trenches, hostile bombardments were frequent.
 The arrival of our secretary of War in France is noted During the past week he has had interviews with the leading French authorities and IS about to undertake careful in- SpectiOn of our schools, training areas. rest camps, well as those sectors of the front where our forces are in action.
 The western front from the North Seq to the Aisne was the scene of IIard fighting.
 'The Germans carried ont q num- Der of air raids against London and Paris. Allied aViators raided Ger man industrial centers of the Rhine legion.
 Tn the Italian theater the arrival 0f more hostile units and the concen- tratiOn Of material coming from Ger many is noted east and west of lake of Garda which would point to hos tile operations. having Verona and JGrCsica as their objectives.
 'In the east theater the chief op- era ton of the week ended in the capture of Odessa. The occupation of Odessa will be of economic impor- tance to the enemy.
 "German infantry has landed at Abo and the arrival of additional German forces on the lAland islands is reported.
 Tn Palestine the British have pushed 8 miles north of Jerusalem.'
 Best Butter, 51c. Russell Bros- 96It
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18
BAKERS ORDER IGNORED
Court Martial Declines to Impose Moro Severe Penalty Than Dismiss S;AI on Medical Reserve Officer.

Washington, March 18.-Despite Secretary Bakers expressed view that ere dismissal from the service is not a heavy penalty for American army medical officers convicted of neglecting their soldier patients, an army court martial has declined to impose a more severe sentence on First Lieut.. John Dwyer of the Med ical Reserve Service, tried for not giving proper attention to a private at Camp Funston.
 When the original findings of the court martial reached the wal de- partment, Secretary Baker ordered them returned for review. Orders revealed today that the court martial held to it's original sentence and nothing remained for the depart ment to do but to carry it out.
 Another case also was sent back with the expectation of a more se were penalty. The case now is in the presidents hands and it is understood the court stands by it's original find ing.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18
SUES FOR DIVORCE.
Husbands Property Is Attached for
 $1O,00O in Action.

Through Lawyer F. B. Hungerford, Mrs, Rozalia Rutkowski today brought suit against her husband, Adolph for absolute divorce the cus- tody of their three minor children dnd alimony. Property owned by the defendant on West, Acorn and Winter streets has been attached by Con- stable Fred Wrinkle TO insure the re- turn of the writ before the superior court on the first Tuesday of April.
 MT. and Mrs. Rutkowskl were mar r ed on July 27, 1897, and the plain- tiff bases her claim for divorce on grounds of intolerable cruelty.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18
ST. JOSEPH'S TEAM WINS.

The Holy Name society of tn Church of St. John the Evangelist wa the guest of St. Joseph's Holy Nam society last evening in the parish ,5lal During the evening "45' was played St. JOseph's society being the victor Speeches were made by Rev. Patric' Daly. Rev. John J. Fitzgerald and Rev J. Leo Sullivan. Songs were sung b. Miss Laura P. Farrell and Michael r Murphy. A duet by John Smithwic and his son was one of the feature of the gathering
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18
DEMAND RANSOM OF RIFLES.

2eking. March 18.-The two AmeT- !uan engineers recently captured by nriganG.; in northern HOnan are be- ing neld for a ransom of 70 rifles. They are reported to be safe and well Representatives of the governm ent are carrying on negotiations with the bandits through missionaries, and 1t is believed the release of the Amer 1canS soon will be effected. Thay are l.. J. purseu who comes from either Philadelphia or St. Paul and G. R.. Kyle, Of Portland, Ore.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18
INDICTED FOR MURDER.

Springfield, Mass, March 18.-A special session of the grand jury to- day returned three indictments for murder against Antonio Teregno and Mrs. Maria F. Cammerota, charged with killing Raffaele Cammerota, the woman's husband, the night of Jan- uary 30 in the Cammerota home be- tween Westfeld and Holyoke. Each is indicated separately and there also is blanket indictment covering both cases.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18
MERCHANT MARINES EXENIPT.

Boston. March 18.-Men who enter the merchantmen training service of the United States Shipping board will be exempted from the military draft, under. a special ruling made public today by Henry Howard, director of recruiting here. Exemption will con- tinue as long as the men remain in the merchant marine service, to which they are transferred at the close of the training period. Only American citi- zens are accepted.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18
DEATH AIT CAMP DENENS.

Aver, March 18-Thomas Cunning ham, of Waterbury, died at Camp Devens today. He was d member of the 24th company, depot brigade.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18
BOY IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

Wendell Miller, the 13-year-old boy who ran into an automobile driven by Richard B. Murray, of Berlin, on Main street, Saturday morning, is reported as in a critical condition at the New Britain General hospital this after noon.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18
Other Political Notes.

Best Butter, 51c. Russell Bros.- adVt.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18

Butter is lower, Russell Bros.- adVt.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18

Best Butter, 51c. Russell Bros.~ 11Nf
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18

Best Butter, 51c. Russell Bros.- advt.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-18

Best Butter, 51c. Russell Bros.- adNt
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-14
The Town MeetinU

The town meeting on last week
Tuesday brought out large crowd
but there was not much strife over
the election of officers. In the
afternoon, in response to Governor
Graham's proclamation, a PRAYER
was offered and remarks were made
by Revs Enright aud Goodwin, A.
E. Cudworth. 0. R. Clayton and L.
7. Landman.
National airs were sung by bevy
of young ladies. A dinner was
served by the Ladies Aid society
of the Baptist church.
The following are the. officers
elected
Moderator. B. johnson.
Town Clerk and Treasurer Min
ME A. Tyler,
Selectman for 3 years-Emery A.
Melendy.
Lister for 3 years-H. E. FELTON,.
Auditors for and 3 years-C. L.
Wright and Fred Vale.
Collector of taxes-Treasurer.
First and second Constables-W
L. Hunt, G. A. Williams.
Road Commissioners-George L,
Davis and F. H. Curtis.
Overseer of Poor-M. ] Howard.
School Director-H. A. Babbitt.
Grand Juror-Arthnr H. Holden.
Town Agent-A. B. Waite.
A town tax of $2.25 was voted,
I5c in addition to that required by
law; school tax Csc, appropriated
from general fund; license vote, yes
II, no 81; only three women voted.
A tax of $3.50 on a dollar of the
grand list was voted, collectable in
November and April.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-14
!. Local News Notes

Mrs. D. A. Boynton was in New
York last week selecting her spring
millinery.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Herrick of
West Townshend visited friends in
town last week.
Thirty-one new names were ad-
ded to the Red Cross membership
town meeting day.
William Pease is to move from
the Davies tenement to his farm
near A. w. Bemis.
Word has been received of the
death of F. H. Dorset at Matawan,
N. J. He was a former resided of
Rawsonville
Mrs. Fred E. Phelps went to
Springfield last week, being called
there by the illness of her daughter,
Olive Phelps, who attends school
there. Miss Phelps has SO far i'm
proved from her illness that Mrs.
Phelps brought her home Tuesday.
A good substantial list greets US
with the first issue of the new Sitter
let us have your influence to get
your neighbors to subscribe and
join the throng.
Lawrence Leonard was elected
president of the Junior class at the
University of Vermont recently. He
is capable young man and deserv-
ing of the honor.
Lyle Churchill left last week to
join an aviation training camp at
Princeton, N. J. Good for you,
Lyle, the flying machines must win
this, the greatest war ever known.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-14

William Anderson, conductor on
the morning train, has moved from
tenement below the creamery Oh
South Main street to the Melendy
house recently vacated by w. c.
Severance, near Depot Square.
Russell Hopper, who has been
running an engine on the main
line for a time, has returned and
has taken up his run as fireman on
the West River division on thai
recently vacated by Norman
Hunt.
If you know Of an item, tell US,
or hand it in-he1p us make a good
home paper. No one in the Office
all the time can know what is hap
pening outside. Hand in the news
aud let us work together and make
the new Sitter the success we all
hope for it.
The trespass case of D. L. Benson
VS.. Fred E. Phelps at the town hall
Thursday, Feb. 28, before Judge
Cudworth and jury took just ten
minutes Of the latter's time to bring
in a verdict of not guilty. The
case attracted some 275 attendance
of both sexes. Clayton appeared
for Benson and Bacon of Brattleboro
for Phelps.
Willard Pease was called to Wes-
ton last week by the illness, death
and burial of his mother, Mrs. Jane
Pease, who went there last fall. She
was a woman much esteemed by all
Sunday, March 7, the churches
had the smallest attendance of the
winter. A snowy forenoon was
followed by a gale of wind that
lasted we'll into the night and badly
drifted the roads in every direction.
Mrs. H. P. Chase and Mrs. Helen
Boynton entertained the Baptist
Ladies' Aid society the p. m. Of
March 7. The morning was most
unfavorable and several were kept
home by the prevailing weather, but
a company of p spent busy and
enjoyable afternoon.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-14
Gone Farming

Wes G. Severance, who has been
our village blacksmith at the old
Melendy stand for some time, has
answered the call of his country and
has gone farming. He recently
rented of O. D. Parker the
Griswold farm near Thompsonburg
and has taken possession.
John Bailey, who has occupied
tho farm for some time, has moved
back to his farm in Wardsboro.
Next week we shall be prepared
to accept advertising.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-14

and more public spirit would be an
inducement.
We have no local ads this week
for the simple reason we asked for
none. We thought it best to let
them judge the size before asking
for favors.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-14

How do you like the Sitter?
G. J. Thompson has bronchitis.
Viola Kingsbury remains about
the same.
The schoolsin town will close for
the winter term tomorrow.
Liveryman Benson seems TO be
doing quite business for the time
Of the year.
+ Jack O'Neill has returned from
his job in Putney and is now busy
around here.
E. A. Melendy attended meet
ing held by the Brattleboro Trust
Co. Tuesday.
Several from here attended the
dance al Union hall, Londonderry
Friday evening.
Mrs. Goodwin and Helen have
been housed three weeks with
severe grip colds.
Allie Pierce has resumed his lob
On the section after. having been a
little indisposed for week.
Smith & Clough still handle the
Ford cars if Henry has gone to
making war implements.
The local blacksmith shop is now
idle. Seems that this is too valuable
stand to long remain in disuse.
Hoyt Babbitt was here last week
calling on old friends and looking
after his property interests in town.
Emil Matteson, musician on a
man of war, has been here this
week visiting his wife and friends
in town.
to gather the spring sweets and a
ready market is always found i.
Already I8c per pound is being
offered for the crop.
Roy Davis, Norris Holden, Guy
Rounds, Harry Magoon and Halsey
Thompson went to Blattleboro
Tuesday for examination.
Sugarmake1s seem to be making
an unusual effort and preparation
who knew her. She was the first
president of the W. R. c. in this
state.
Remember those fancy three color
maple sugar and syrup labels you
have been in the habit of using can
be got at this Office for S. per hund-
red.
The advent of March was most
quiet and orderly but its old repu-
tation is being we'll sustained. It is
hoped spring will see an increase
Of business activities in our village
and many of our empty tenements
occupied. Perhaps fewer lawsuits
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-14
Ennnnnnerry 5tfter
South Londonderry, Vermont.

BDe Address all communications
signed by your proper name to H. E.
Mundell, South Londonderry, Vt.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1918-12-28
FEARED THAT ESPIONAGE
ACT WILL FALL.

.
Sioux Fals.-Whjle no official con-
nected with the United States court in
this city will make a statement in refer
ence to the matter, it is generally be-
lieyed that following the reversal Of the
conviction in the United States court
here of p Hutchinson county, South
Dakota farmers, under the espionage
act, practically all Of the South Dakota
convictions under that act, which have
attracted a great deal of public atten-
ton, will soon be declared null and
void.
This means, it was learned in reliable
quarters, that little donbt now is enter
tanned that Conrad Korneman, the
Sioux Falls German editor, convicted
here last spring and now out on bail
former T. S. Senator r f. Pettigrew,
under Indictment in the federal court
for alleged violation of the same act,
and numerous other persons of lessor
| importance, art no longer in jeopardy
| from that law.
The impression that practically all oI
the disloyalty cases will fail is strength.
ened further by the reversal Of the con,
viction of William j. Head of Mitchell
1t is no secret that both the government
officials and the defense raised for the
numerous defendants charged with diff
ferent types Of dsloyalty under the
espionage act, relied principally upor
the Head case.
Head was charged, in fact he did no
deny it, with openly questioning th'
espionage act, with uttering words in {
public place calculated to hinder ant
embarrass the operation of the selectiy'
draft and other alleged dsloyal acts. |
was the belief of the federal official
that this case was the strongest the gov
ernment had in the country It's re
yersal now In effect snslains the conten
ton of the defense that Head vas en-
Iiirely within his rights as citizen.
The conclusion is arrived at that tn
lesser defendants were similarly justi
fed ia their attitude Of defiance 10 tn
federal government.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1918-12-28
MAY NECESsITATE
INCREASE IN LAND TAXES.

II. c. Preston, member of the state
tax commission, is of the opinion that
real estate taxes must necessarily be
boosted during the coming year under
tie terms of the new amendment. The
tax commission, it is said, has practical
ly arrived at decision to recommend
to the legislature that private homes
and improvements up to 200 shall be
exempt from tax, provided, of course,
that the home is not used as source Of
revenue. but is occupied by the owner
himself The amendment gives the leg
isiature the right to make such an ex-
emption, and recommendation from
the tax commission which has been
making an exhaustive study OF the situ-
alton, undoubtedly Will be followed by
the legislature.
Exemption of such a class Of property,
it is said, would create large deficit,
which would have to be met by an in
creased tax on other property, and it is
believed the land itself would be called
upon to raise the bulk of this deficit
Moneys and credits, too, are affected un-
der the new amendment and the tax on
them will be standardized throughout
| the state