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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
NOTICE OF HEARING on PETITION
OF LEGAL VOTER TO BE SET
OFF FROM ONE SCHOOL DIS
TRtCT TO ANOTHER

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That a
petition signed by Frank Aubrecht. a
freeholder. who is legal voter. re-
siding in school District No. 81 and
representing that he is the owner OF
land in said District. described as fol-
lows to-wit: Lot | of sec. II. Town 20,
Range 2i. which land adioins School
District No. 25. and asking that he.
with his said lands, he set off from said
District No. 81 to the adjoining Dis
trict No. % for the following reasons.
to-wit: Nearer to school house in Dis
trtct No. 2b; was presented to the
BOARD OF County commissioners of Pine
county. Minnesota. 1T n session of said
Board held on the Goth day OF April
\. ID. 1918. for the action OF said Board
thereon;
AND. THEREFORE,. That Notice is
hereby given that a hearing of parties
interested in the matter of said petit
ton will be had at the next session of
the said Board. commencing on the
Gay OF June, A. ID. 1919. at the office
Of the County Auditor. in the Village
OF Pine City in said County at l o'clock
p. NJ.
By order of the Board of County
commissioners.
The County Board
tSeaD BY And. r. Edin.
Attest: Chairman
w. II. Hamlin. County Auditor.
May 16-23
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
SALE OF DITCHING JOBS

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
o'clock p. NJ. at the office of the Coun-
ty Auditor. in the Court House. at the
Village OF Pine City. Pine County, Min
nesota. l will sell the Jobs OF digging
and constructing the Ditch No. IL OF
Pine County established by the Board
OF County Commissioners of Pine Coun-
ty, State OF Minnesota. by their order
bearing date March 22nd. 1918. viz:
For the work as one Job. and also for
one or more sections Of 100 feet each.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
SCHOOL NOTES

The girls in the sewing class
are busy finishing the articles
they started in sewing.
The tad-poles are growing won
derfully and we fear that some
day we may be surprised by a
regular frog choir.
John Walsh brought an i'm
mense hornets nest to school on
Monday, which was shaped like
a good sized SQUASH.
The fifth graders have finished
making their bread boards, while
the fourth graders have made
match safes from cigar boxes
and chalk boxes.
The school term is drawing to
a close and it hardly seems pos
sible that the time is soon here.
Pupils who have attended regu-
larly and worked earnestly will
be rewarded by promotion.
The girls in the May pole drill
are practicing the different
steps for their dance, while the
drummer in the patriotic dia-
logue is trying his best to keep
time to the music with his rata
tat-tat.
The play given under the aus
pieces of the Markville Red Cross
will be given at Cohen's hall on
Saturday, May 18th. Don't for
get the date. The play entitled,
"All Mistake, is farce in
three acts, strictly a comedy af-
fair.
The Markville Consolidated
school will be dedicated Friday,
May 31st. A speaker sent out
by the State Department of Edu-
cation. will be here for the occa-
sion. There will be program
given by the children in the
form of a patriotic dialogue and
May festival, including a May
pole dance and the browning of
the May queen. This will be a
splendid opportunity for the pa
irons of the school and others to
inspect our splendid school
building. Let's remember May
3lst. and make it a regular COM
munity day.
Those perfect in attendance
for the past month are as fol-
lows:
Ebba Longstrom.
Gunhild Longstrom.
Lynne Whitecotton.
Ferda Whitecotton.
Carl Isaacson.
William Davis
Douglas Andrews.
MARCEL Andrews.
Dorothy Andrews.
Margaret Ballantine.
Russell kelch.
Rudolf Kelch.
Roman Rutherford.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
Red Cross Members.
Markville.

Red Cross Members.
Markville.
Miss Deborah ROBBERS, Z
man.
Miss Serene Bissett,
Chairman.
Edith Steinbring, Secretar,
Mrs. Nathan Cohen, Treas
Miss Josephine Stone.
E. J. Steinbring.
John F Drummer.
Mrs. Geo. Grevious.
H. L. Steinbring.
Mark Andrews.
H. H. Richardson.
r. D. Rutherford.
J. A. Jacobs.
Chas. Schaf.
J. J. Lorig.
f. Albrecht.
J. Schloeslin.
Mrs. r. D. Rutherford.
Nathan Cohen.
Rev. A. E. Mclean.
Mrs. Maud Drummer.
John Matheson.
Mrs. John Witt.
Isabel Matheson.
Thure Johnson.
Mrs. ]. A. Chatelle.
Mrs. I. H. Grace.
Mayme Arendt.
Katie Arendt.
Chas. Roatch.
Elmer Matheson.
Mrs. Tom Hogan.
Mrs. L. Coleman.
l.. Coleman.
Mrs. j. F. Ballantine.
Mrs. E. Leach.
Mrs. C.. A. Bjork.
Mrs. John Anderson.
Iven Johnston.
Mrs. w. Quarfoot.
Mrs. Ole Peterson.
Seth Barden.
D. G.. Profit.
Ole Peterson.
Herman LEM.
Mrs. Herman LEM.
Mrs. C. M. Nash.
Mrs. G. ]. Hanstad.
Miss Verona Ludwig.
Mrs. A. Smith.
Bert Schmidt.
John Ludwig.
Mrs. Lee Bates.
F. A. Bennett.
Mrs. D. c. Proffitt.
Eunice Warn.
Albert M. Anderson.
Mrs. R. M. Lampson.
H. O. Hanstad.
Lee Bates.
Mrs. Ole Knudsen.
Fred Carlson.
G.. M. Nash.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
Our Patriotic BOYS

ice Walsh.
Albert Nelson.
Frank Warren.
Dick Bystrom.
Robert Grafton.
Ed Bartosh.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
ANOTHER LIBERTY
LOAN NEARFUTURE
Zig Offering of Treasury Notes to lIs
Issued Every Two Weeks After
Juno ~

Washington. Juno 1.-THE gov
ornment's financial program for the
next four months was disclosed today
by Secretary McAdoo's announce
ment that In preparation for the
fourth liberty loan, 10 be floated
probably In October. about ss.o0o.-
o00.0 certificates OF Indebtedness
Will be issued. They will be offered
In blocks OF $3.50. 900. 900 each every
two weeks beginning June 25.
Every national bank and trust
company In asked 10 assist the gov
ernment by subscribing 6 per cent Of
its gross resources monthly.
The certificates will bear ~ per
cent interest like those preceding the
third liberty loan. and will have
varying maturity periods. none OK
ceeding four months.
In addition an undetermined guam
ity-perhaps $4,000, BOO. .ooo-of tax
certificates will be issued during the
summer for nsc In paying taxes a
year from now.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
U. \. FORCEs DEFEAT 900 GER.
MAN SHOCK TROOPS NEAR
TOuL
MyRAy IS HEAVILY ATTACKED
Yankees Also Itcpulsc Itaid Made by
IIodhc In Alsacc scctor--rhia-
court Fight Costly

with tho American Army IN
France, Juno i7.--About 800 Ger
man shock troops raided the Ameri
can first line positions at the yillag,
OF xivray. In the Toul sector. yes
torday morning. Some OF the enem,
got Into xlvray. but were soon driven
out. Al other points the German
were badly beaten.
The attack began at . o'clock In
the morning after an extremely vio
lent bombsrdment. The Germani
advanced swiftly TO the attack, bul
were met by heavy fire. Thos,
who penetrated xiyray were forced
speedily to withdraw aud clsewher,
tho enemy was completely repulsed
In hard nghting lasting more than
two hours.
According to prisoners. the object
Of the cnemy was TO take American
prisoners. This failed. as no AmerI,
can Is reported missing.
Evidently angered by the failure
the Germans continued an lntormit
tent shelling Of, the villages In the
rear throughout Sunday. Some Of
these points were not less Than eighl
miles behind the lines.
The American troops engaged ai
close quarters the small German
force that entered xivray. Their,
was several fighting with bayoneti
and dubbed rifles. The Germans
left nine dead In the streets and 81,
prisoners were taken, two OF them
officers. one Of whom was wounded
The prisoners came from the 36th
Landwehr. They said that some
troops OF the 22d regiment. sth Ba.
varian reserves, also participated In
the attack.
American machine gunners and RI
fiemen also repulsed German at
tack on the American sector In Al
SAGE this morning.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17

Paris. June 17.-with the COM
mencement OF the long expected Aus
trian Offensive the fighting in France
has simmered down almost to SUBJ
normal, except southwest Of SoIssons,
where the Germans are holding ter
ritory captured last week.
Where the enemy q week ago was
throwing thousands upon thousands
Of men against the allied lines ~
tween Montdidier and Noyon. Sunday
saw him worn out with his useless
efforts and his forces sadly depleted
through men killed and wounded.
unwilling or unable further to give
battle.
In the famous st. Mihiet sector.
where the Americans took over their
first sector CT the battle front. IL
Germans have delivered a stroke and
were rewarded by being able to gain
the village. Soon afterward. however.
they were expelled and positions rs-
gained. Prisoners were taken from
the Germans who, in their anger
throughout Sunday ''strafed" villages
in the rear with their artillery.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
THOUSANDS Of MEN IN
. MILITARY TOURNAMENT

Tacoma, WASH, June 17.--Nearly
every Oregon city and town will be
represented In the military maneu-
vers to be held as a part Of the
western states military tournament
to take place in the Tacoma stadium
on the night Of July 4. Men from
Camp Lewis, Tacoma, Americas
greatest permanent army canton
ment. will participate. Infantry, ar
tillery and cavalry maneuvers will
make up the show so that the people
Of the west may know Just what their
boys have learned during these
months OF intensive training. Thous-
ands OF soldiers will participate In
great spectacle and will have their
full equipment to use in the great
horse shoe OF the stadium. No finer
natural setting could be found in
which to hold the tournament. FIRING
ed on three sides by great trees and
on the fourth by Puget Sound, II Of
fers an unsurpassing scenic setting.
State, county and city offlcials Of the
entire west have been invited to at
tend. aA
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
S|NN FE|N FUGITIVE
cAUGHT|N WASHINGTON

Washington. June 1.-THE cap
turc OF jeremiah oLeary. the Irish
American leader. ut Sara. wash. last
week will soon be followed by the
arrest OF other Irish agItators In the
United States on charges Of treason
or espionage. The government hai
considerable undisclosed evidenc'
against O'feary.
New York. June 17.--Jeremiah A
0'Leary. a fugitive from justice since
the eve OF the date set for his tria
on n charge OF violating the esplon'
age act by publication OF seditiou,
matter In the anti British periodical
Bull and later indicted for conspir
acy to commit treason. was arrested
at Sara. WASH. and Ia on his way
back to New York In the custody oi
federal agents.
O'Leary was found Wednesday In
the remote hamlet In Washington
which is about q miles north ol
Portland. Ore. No details were made
public concerning the pursuit.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17

London. May 17.-(Correspon-
dence Of the Associated Press) No
greater care and secrecy could attend
the shipment Of royal jewels than is
observed in shipping American
troops to France. To safeguard his
boys Uncle Sam takes every possible
precautlon. from the time they en-
bark until the transport has reached
Its destination. He leaves no loop
hole for the machinations Of enemy
agents.
Usually, as a result Of this elabor-
ate protective system, the trip from
IAN Atlantic Port" to the French or
English port. as the case may be, is
remarkably uneventful. All ele-
ments Of danger have been so care
fully anticipated that the risk is re-
duced to the lowest minimum.
Until the troops and civilian pas
sengers have reached the pier they
do not know the name OF their ship.
II is only a number to them. On
the regular troopships II is difficult
for q civilian, unless he is engaged
in war work, to secure a passage.
Those who manage to do so are sub
jected to close scrutiny. and their
credentials and luggage are thor
oughly examined.
Embarkation often begins several
days before the transport sails. All
good-bys have been said before the
troops start for the ship. No rela-
tive or friends may accompany them
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17

Rome. June Is. Saturday.-The
Austrians began great offensive at
Z o'clock this morning on the front
from the Asiago Plateau to the sea.
This announcement was made In
the chamber OF deputies today by
Premier Orlando. who added:
"our troops are everywhere re-
sisting magnifcently.
Nearly the whole OF our front Is
engaged, as the offensive extends
with extreme violence from Astico to
the Brenta, from the Brenta to the
Piave and along the Piave every
where, involving the Astico Plateau,
the Mont Grappa sector and the
plain"
Premier Orlando declared that the
Austrians had failed to achieve even
the preliminary results which usual
ly follow a crushing offensive.
Describing the operations. the pre-
mier said:
"A very violent bombardment be-
gan at 3 o'clock. and at Z O'Clock
an infantry attack was launched
along the whole line. The latest
news which has reached me summar-
izing the situation at o'clock Is that
our troops have offered magnificent
resistance"
A message from the front to the
premier concludes as follows:
"A comparison OF all reports re-
celved shows that the offensive was
pressed only In the first line OF re-
sistance, and not even at few points
had II obtained the effect which the
enemy must have hoped for from his
powerful bombardment and the enor-
nous electives launched--an attack
against which our troops are resist
ing magnifcently."
There Is intense artillery fighting
front the 'Lagarina valley to the sea,
according to the statement issued by
the war Office.
The statement reads:
THE artillery fire between the
Lagarina valley and the. sea has
grown in intensity. It has been ex-
tremely violent east Of the Brenta
river and in the middle Piave re-
gion."
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
COMPETING ROADS TO
| FORM CONNECTIONS

Salem, June 1.-THE federal rail-
road administration ordered today
competing railroads in Oregon to
form physical connection by build
ing connecting links in several places
as shippers long have demanded.
The Oregon-W Washington NavigA-
tion company and the Northern Pa
cific are to form connections at PEN
dleton. The Southern Pacific and
the Oregon Electric will do the same
at Portland, Albany and Eugene.
This enables the shippers to extend
their markets and saves labor and
drayage.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
OFFENSIVE
HANGING in BALANCE
German Troops Cross Piae River But Are Driven Back
--Austrians Gain Strong Hold on West Slope Of
Monte Grape Several Days Before Decision

Rome. June 17-Although the sit
uation along the crescent-shaped bat
tie line OF 100 miles IN northern
Italy remains somewhat obscure. Il
seems that the Austrians have ac-
complished little.
They have apparently crossed the
Plave river In three places. but were
driven back. although In some places
the result is still In the balance.
Between the Brenta and Piave riy-
ers the Austrians have gained a
strong foothold on the western
slopes Of Mont Grappa. one OF the
key positions.
Vienna claims the capture OF 16,-
900 prisoners. The Italian counter
attacks resulted in the capture Of
1900 Austrians.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
NEWSPAPERS ASSIST
IN CONDUCT OF WAR

London, June 17.-Lord Beaver.
brook, head OF the British propagan.
da department. who is Max Aitkin
writer OF eyewitness accounts fol-
the Canadian army early in the war
is trying to obtain an increased sup.
ply for daily and weekly publications
issued in England. He believes that
the restrictions on paper are toe
drastic. The newspapers. he argues,
play such an important part in the
conduct OF the war that they should
be treated more literally by the gov
ernment.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
HEAVY SENTENCES
APPROVED BY BAKER

Washington. June Sentences
ranging from IS months to 20 years
against the conscientious objectors,
were approved by Secretary OF War
Baker today. He expressed the be-
lief that men who refused to fight
against Germany and Austrian be-
against Germany and Austria be-
sent back after the war.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
MRS. S.JOS.MOSS ENTERS
COUNTY CLERK RACE

The name of Mrs. Joseph Moss APP
pears today in political announce
ment as candidate for the ONCE Of
county clerk. running Independent.
Mrs. Moss has been a resident of
Josephine county for many years. is
we'll known and her ability unQues-
toned. Since the death of her hus-
band. Mrs. Moss has been conduct
ing the real estate and insurance
business, which was left to her.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17


Rome, June 1.-THE situation on
the Italian front seems very re-assur-
Ing In It's entirety. The great battle
which broke out Saturday when the
Austrians launched an offensive. has
but begun although. having the
strength OF go divisions. the enemy's
attacking forces have not succeeded
In passing the Italian advanced area
at any point.
The Austrian pressure continues
very strong on the entire front. the
enemy concentrating in most power
ful and fierce attacks astride the
Brenta river and across the Piave.
II Is still possible for the fighting
line to flow either forward or back
ward. The struggle is bitter on the
eastern slopes OF Montello and west
OF Sandona-di-Piave.
With the italian Army, June II.
The Austrians who forced the
Plave river have been driven back,
the fighting along the river being
most intense.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
MAJOR GENERAL WOOD
+, REASS|GNED TOKANSAS

Washington. June 1.-THE or
ders assigning Major General Leon
ard Wood to the western department
were revoked today. He has been re
assigned to Camp Funston in Kansas
II has been intlmated by the wal
department that they contemplate
giving Major-General Wood an as
signment Of great Importance and
that he goes to Camp Funston only
temporarily.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
AMERICAN HOSPITAL BEING
BUILT NEAR QUEENSTOWN

Queenstown. June ia large
dwelling house. with a considerable
area Of land attached. has been ac-
quired near Queenstown for an Am
erican naval hospital. It will be
used for men from American war
ships. Wooden dormitories win be
added to the existing building so al
to bring the capacity Of the hospital
up to $50 beds. The dormitories are
being built in sections in America
and shipped to Ireland in knock.
down form.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
IS TO 45 may Be
DRAFT AGE LIMIT
Chamberlain Approves Extension Of
Age nmit--sIiIitary Committee
Votes Approval

Washington. June f7.-SenatoI
Chamberlain gave his support today
to Adjutant General Crowder's pro.
posal to extend the draft age to men
from IS to 45 years OF age.
The military committee voted
their approval Of the house provi.
sion army bill authorizing the pres.
ident to call all men Of draft age
who can be trained and equipped
Chamberlain said, II always advo-
Gated having the draft apply to men
Of those ages and think we will come
to It."
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
GREAT CARE IS EXERCISED IN
PROTECTING THE US. TRANSPORTS

ito the pier. This rule applies to the
officers as well as to the men.
Once aboard, there they remain,
|no shore communication being per-
mitted. This regulation imposes no
hardship other than inactivity. I'm
til all troops have been assigned to
quarters and organization has been
effected. the men are left pretty
much to their own devices.
No restriction is placed on writ
ing. and bags are kept open for SOL
diers' mail up to almost the hour Of
sailing. This privilege gives many
a chance to get OF neglected letters
and postcards, although these, as a
matter Of precaution. are not put In
to the mails until the ship has pass
ed through the submarine zone.
The troops also take advantage OF
an arrangement devised by the gov
ernment for the sending Of "safe-ar-
rival" messages. Telegrams or post
cards advising family and friends
that the writer has made the trip in
safety may be prepared in advance
and left in charge of the authorities
at the port Of sailing. As soon as
word is received by cable Of the
ships arrival on the other side, the
kilograms and cards are released "a
the wires and mails. Not only Il
much time saved by this plan, but
the soldiers are spared the high cost
Of cabling from Europe.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
MRS. BUSCH LOSES
ALL PROPERTY IN US.

Washington. June l7--Al the pro-
perty In the United States belonging
10 Mrs. Adolphus Busch Of st. Louis,
valued at millions, was seized by the
alien property custodian today. Mrs.
Busch has recently been In Germany
and is returning to the United States
A Cuban Pors, June 17.--Mrs.
Lily Busch. widow Of the late Adolf
phus Busch, OF st. Louis. arrived
here Saturday from Germany on her
way to the United States.
larry y. Hawes. an attorney ~
81. Louis, who accompanied Mrs
Busch, denied reports that she had
donated 100000 to war relief In
Germany.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
NO U.S.cOMBATANT
TROOPS IN ITALY

Washington. June 17.-There are
no American combatant troops in
italy now except in the observing
mission" Secretary Baker said to-
day. No announcement will be made
Of Americas decision to send troops
there until the force is safely landed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
TRAIN HITS MACHINE
AND KILLS TWO PEOPLE.

McMinnville, June l7.--Mr. and
Mrs. s. Grant Smith were killed and
their daughter, Dorothy, injured
last night when a train hit the au-
tomobile in which they were travel
ing. carrying It hundred feet. Mr..
Smith was shlpbuilder in Portland.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
U. s. OBSERVATION BALLOON
SHOT DOwN-NO CASUALTIES

With the American Army in
France. June 17.-An American OBJ
servation balloon was shot down this
morning by a shell from German
gun. There were no casualties as a
result Of the incident.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
DECREASE OF RA7|ONS
CAUSES HUN TROUBLE

London, June 17.--According to
Amsterdam dispatches, a movement
is now on foot in Germany for the
organization Of strikes. due to the
decrease In the bread ration. ais
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
CASUALTY list HAS 80 NAMES

Washington. June i7.--Today's
casualty list has 80 names, six we're
killed In action and two died from
wounds.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17

Washington. June IA Rome
dispatch today says that the battle
on the Italian front will assume gi-
gantlc proportions. The Austrians
are attempting to break down the
Italian lines by the great pincher
movement. The battle will last sew
eral days before decision is reach
ed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
HUN FORCES GREATLY DEPLEr.
ED-wEARY GERMANS HALT
ATTACK TO REST
FRONT Comparatively QUIET
Only Activity Il Southwest Of sols-
sons Who're French II Delivering
Violent Assaults

Paris. June 1.-THE French have
improved their positions northwest
of Hautebraye between the Oise and
Aisne rivers. taking 100 prisoners
and some machine guns.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-17
FORECAST FOR PERIOD
OF JUNE ~ TO JUNE -

Pacific Coast States--Fair; cool
nights first OF week; warming mp by
the middle OF the week.