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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11
THE POULTRY SHOW

Six hundred entries to the Wauseon
Poultry and Pet Stock Association
show this year. Show will continue
through Saturday at Saunders Hall.
1t is well worth visiting. E. L. Bar
rett of Toledo and ]. A. Musser of
Van Buren are the judges. The Ged-
des display of pet stock is an unusual
feature. Children of the Grade schools
visited the show Thursday with pen
ellis and pads, making notes of what
they saw, and they will write essays
on Poultry" in their school work.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11
RED CROSS SEALS

Mrs. F. H. Reighard, who had
charge of the sale of the Red Cross
Christmas Seals in Wauseon, reports
that 1851 seals were sold in this vii
lage. The proceeds from the sale of
these seals is devoted to care and pre-
vention of tuberculosis in the United
States. Through the work of this
branch of the Red Cross Society the
number of cases of tuberculosis per
thousand population has been largely
decreased; the death rate from this
disease cut down, and in the opinion
of competent judges this disease is
being gradually eliminated.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

The United States Food Admins
tration will ship 1900 farm tractors
to France to increase the crops in that
country and to tighten the burden of
toll on the old men, women and chill
dren; 100 tractors have already been
shipped and all will be in France in
time for spring plowing.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Through some error in this office
the name of G. H. Weber was omitted
from the list of December milk checks.
Mr.. Weber's check amounted to
$1S1.51. On inquiry we learn that
Mr. Weber is milking nine cows, four
of these were fresh last spring, two
are young cows with first calves, and
three are matured cows, fresh last
fall.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Rubin had a
family gathering at their home on
last Sunday, where a happy group of
relatives and friends surrounded the
dinner table, loaded with all the lux
uries we might have expected before
sugar was sold in one-pound packages
Mr.. Ruhley visited at the Worley
home Sunday evening.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

The Rev. A. A. Barker, who re-
turned this week from Covington,
Ohio, where he attended the annual
meeting of the German Baptist Mu-
tual Association, reports that this fire
protection association added between
four and five million new business to
their books during the year just past
and that the association now has be-
tween fourteen and fifteen million of
fire insurance now in force. Mr.. Bar
ker's own new business in this county
amounted to $620,000, more than any
other agent in the state.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

The First National Bank has in
stalled a Burroughs Ledger Posting
machine in their counting room and
thus have increased the efficiency and
accuracy of their office work. The
Burroughs machine posts individual
accounts and makes out statements
it is, in fact, a mechanical book
keeper.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11
j. s. SAVINGS STAMPS SALES

Postmaster Weber reports $500
worth of War Savings and Thrift
Stamps sold in the post offices of the
county up to Thursday, January 8.
Since that time about $500 more has
been invested through the various post
offices, making about $4,000 saved and
loaned to the government by people
in Fulton county.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mrs. Earle H. Hill pleasantly en-
tertained at an afternoon birthday
party Monday, honoring her mother,
Mrs. Jane Cooper. The following
guests were present: Mesdames F.
A. Stuempel, ]. P. Lenhart, F. L. S.
Darby, Addie DeMeritt, Ed. Scott, B.
G. Bowman, Roll Hoy, j. C. Cling, o.
]. Best, Ralphord Ford, Emil Weber,
c. B. Cooper, Bert Hoy, and John
Cooper.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

William Neuschwander of Illinois
was married on Christmas at the home
of his bride and came to the home
of his parents in North Clinton street
Ee is now visiting among other rela-
tives and will soon return to his home
in central Illinois, where he will en-
gage in farming.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

January 2, being the 18th birthday
of Mrs. Sarah Snow, her neighbors
planned a pot luck dinner for her.
They also had handkerchief shower.
Those enjoying the day with Mrs.
Snow were Mrs. Laura Barnes, Julia
Hollister, Eta Mclaughlin, Mary Will
leman, Nettie Ditto, and Effie Gal
braith. All returned to their homes
in the evening wishing her many more
happy birthdays.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

practical Lessons From the Leh-
man Murder Case for People of To-
day" will be the subject of the Rev.
Mr.. Wharton's sermon in the East
Chesterfield church next Sunday at II
o'clock a. m. He will preach in the
evening at the same place at o.
clock
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Harry Sweeney returned to Cleve-
land last Thursday and Harold Swee-
ney returned to Chicago on Sunday,
to resume their school work after
spending their vacation with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Swee-
new.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11
BURIALS IN WAU-
SEON CEMETERIES

Sexton Ed. Mikesell Reports SIS Bur-
ials in WauseOn Cemetery During
the Year 1917 and Three in St. Cas-
per's Cemetery, a Total of So. This
Number Is the Smallest for a Num-
ber of Years Past.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11
SMALLPOX

Sixty-feur cases of smallpox are re-
ported in Napoleon, schools are closed
and public gatherings tabooed. Four
cases Of smallpox and one of typhoid
are reported in Delta.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Well, with all his "frightfulness,"
Windy Bill, the Kaiser, is fighting in
the open. That's more than we can
say of some of the smiling, smirking
pirates that are loose in American
business, political and social circles!
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

The interest on the $2,0O0,OO0,0OO
first issue of 1917 Liberty Loan
Bonds due December Is, approx
mated $35,000,000. How much of it
did YOU get?
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Roy E. Kibler of Morenci, Mich,
and Miss Hazel May Shinabarger OF
Fayette were married Saturday at
IL a. m, January 5, at the residence
of the officiating minister, the Rev.
George B. Wiltsie.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

The Firemen have voted to appro-
pirate part of the proceeds of their
annual dance, which will be held in
the city hall on the evening of Febru-
ary %, Washington's birthday, to the
Red Cross Society.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Clapper of
Jasper, Mich, and DR.. and Mrs.
Thompson of Metamora, vera Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Harger
and family.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

He'll is fast losing it's reputation as
the capital of hypocrisy-Kaiser Bill,
the gang of protiteers, grafters, and
peanut politicians are putting it all
over Satan H. Lucifer along this line
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. AL Bogar are look
ing especially pleasant these days
The reason? A little granddaughter
that recently arrived in the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Bogar of Delavan,
Wis.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mrs. Francis Sherer of Waterville,
Ohio, visited her sister and brother,
Amanda A. and H. D. Meister, from
Friday until Monday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mrs. G. W. Jones and daughter,
Miss Mabel, left Tuesday for Tulsa,
Okla, where they will spend the re-
mainder of the winter with her son
Earl Jones, and wife.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

The Ottokee Cleaners Sewing Cir
Gle will give fve-cent social and en-
tertainment at the hall Friday even
ing, January 18. Everybody invited
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Briggs of To-
ledo and Mr.. and Mrs; William Rim
kle and daughter, Margaret, of Mel
burn, Ohio, were here over. Sunday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

The Catholic Ladies will give a So
cial at the City Hall January II.
Cards and refreshments. Part of the
proceeds will go to the Red Cross.
Admission % cents.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Five couples of High School pupils
enjoyed a pot luck supper Thursday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
William fisher on Brunnell street.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

A good crowd witnessed the Basket
Ball game at Saunders Hall last Fri
day, between Wauseon and West
Unity, resulting in a victory for Wau-
seon, by a score of 29 to 20.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Lloyd Harmon returned to Wester-
vile College after a two weeks visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. C
Harmon, near Wauseon.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

The $500" Club was entertained at
their weekly meeting by Mrs. George
Hallauer at her home on Ottokee
street, Wednesday evening.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mrs. L. W. Keough and children,
who have been visiting relatives and
friends here, leave today for their
home in Akron, accompanied by Mrs.
Keough's father, E. D. Funk.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Canada has enacted regulations
prohibiting the importation of intoxi-
eating liquors during the war. The
order went into effect December "a.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Lawrence Robinson Of Alliance,
Ohio, was an pver-Sunday guest of
his mother, Mrs. Ed. Robinson.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Orlie Houston of Ma
poleon spent Sunday with Mrs. Hous-
toms parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Vollmer,
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Babylon were
called to Piqua this week by the death
of daughter, whose burial took place
in Piqua on Wednesday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

E. F. Hanson,s home is under quar-
antine for scarlet fever. Little Miss
Gretchen and Master Charles are the
victims.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

The Sunshine Club was entertained
by Mrs. ]. B. McQuillin at her home
on Chestnut street last Friday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Joe Salabank of Toledo was in town
this week calling on friends and at
tending the Poultry Show.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Miss Esther Karschner returned on
Monday from a visit with frineds in
Metamora and Toledo.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

The Misses Vera and Irene Gott-
schalk spent last week with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Gottschalk, of Lena.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mrs. John HIATT and Lucille spent
the latter part of the week with
friends in Toledo.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Miss Della Randall of Bryan at
tended the concert by the Oberlin
Glee Club Saturday evening.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Carl Greenleaf and wife of Elk
hart, Ind, were Wauseon visitors
Wednesday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Hinkle and Mr..
and Mrs. Melvin Hinkle of Lyons were
guests of F. S. Ham and family on
Tuesday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. John Trudel spent
Saturday evening with the family of
ID. J. Worley.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Miss Rena Sweeney returned to Mo-
renci on New Years day to resume
her duties as teacher in the public
schools.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mrs. Clara Cooper of Toledo WIS.,
tied her cousin, Phil Bayes, and her
old friend, Mrs. William fisher, this
week.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Fernald left
Thursday night for Orlando, and other
points in Florida.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

j. E. Harmon returned to Akron,
Ohio, after spending Sunday with his
brother, II. G. Harmon.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Charles Frary of Blissfield, Mich,
cousin Of Robert Sweeney, spent New
Years day here.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mrs. W. H. Dennis has been visit
ing Fayette relatives for the past two
weeks.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Claud Trail of Delta was. a guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. U. G. Bonnell Tues
day.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mrs. o. E. Crout of Tedrow was
guest at the home of Luther Shade
from last Thursday until Monday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

The quarantine on account of scar
let fever has been lifted from the
Bonnell home on Clinton street.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Ira Karschner started on his route
Monday, after his Christmas vaca-
tion.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
United Brethran church met Wednes-
day afternoon with Mrs. William Weir
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Sehamp and chill
dren left Sunday afternoon for a visit
with relatives in Hugo and 1dabell,
Okla.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Misses Alta and Mabel Willeman
spent Sunday with Marie and Anna
Galbraith.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Read left We'd
nesday for their winter home in Win
dermere. Fla.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mrs. James Donovan of Napoleon
spent couple of days this week with
her mother, Mrs. Libbie Yeager.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Carl Steinbrecker returned Tues
day evening from a visit in Colum-
bus.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mrs. Charles Stahl is visiting her
mother in Stryker.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Crout of Ted
t. row visited Wauseon relatives Mon
day.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Rena Lowe was hostess to the ]. R.
girls at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Luther Shade on Monday evening.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

A country worth fighting for is
country worth saving for. Buy Thrift
Stamps!
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Ezra McQuillin of Delta visited in
the W. ]. Harper home Monday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

D. B. Flory of Covington, Ohio, ad-
juster of the German Baptist Mutual
Association, was in Wauseon Monday
and adjusted the loss on the Ryan
home, miles northeast of Wauseon,
which was damaged by gas explosion
and fire last Friday. Mr.. Barker, ag-
ent of the German Baptist Mutual
Association in Fulton county, made a
readjustment of the policy on this
property the last week in December.
The owners of the property were we'll
pleased with the prompt and salts
factory adjustment of their loss.
Mrs. W. w. Croninger entertained
the first meeting of the Woman's
Missionary Society of the Congrega-
tional church for this year, 1918, at
her home Monday afternoon. Fea-
lures of the program were the read
ing of a paper on Americas Duty
to Civilization" by Mrs. H. ]. Gel
zer, and an interesting paper on $50,
cial Settlement Work in Cleveland,
based on personal inspection ot
Hiram House, and its work, by Miss
Florence Bennett. The next meeting
at the home Of Mrs. R. R. Davies
February 4.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

G.. E. Howe of Elkhart, Ind, was
in town on business Wednesday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Earle H. Hill has been spending the
week in Chicago on business.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Miss Grace Yeager was a Toledo
visitor Monday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

Mrs. c. B. McLain is spending the
winter in Datonia, Fla.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

George lines of Michigan visited
Wauseon friends last week.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

GRANGE

Ottokee Grange held their first
meeting of the year Saturday, Janu-
ary 5, which was well attended. The
usual business session was followed
by installation Of officers, D. w. Will
liams, Past Master, acting as install
ing officer. Following are the offic-
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-01-11

erS:
Master-W. C. Borton.
Overseer-M. L. Eldridge.
Decentralization Gasche.
Steward-William Fieldmire.
Assistant Steward-Karl Gasche.
Chaplain-T. M. Oden.
Treasurer-W. H. Campbell.
Secretary-Harmon Gasche.
Pomona-Nettie Fieldmire.
Flora-Kate Williams.
Ceres-Elmira Loveland.
Lady Asst Steward-Laura Walters
Gate eeper-Richard Shade.
The installation was followed by a
literary program. The following pro-
gram has been prepared for the next
regular meeting, the 3rd Saturday in
January:
Song BY the Grange
Selection T. M. Oden
Readings
Nettie Fieldmire and Kate Williams
General Topic - "Plans to Increase
Crop Productions This Year"
Instrumental Music .........
...... A. Loveland and E. J. CLARK
Paper Eliza Trude
"Some Unseen Gains Of War Time"
w. c. Bortol
"Nourishing Supper Dishes That Do
Not Infringe Upon Foods That
Must Be Conserved for Export.
................. By Sister
Music.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-03
CONFERENCE MAY BE
DELAYED BY GERMANY
GERMANY UNABLE TO COMPLETE PART OF THE PEACE
ARn11sT1cE ON TIME; ALLIED MAY GIVE MORE
CONFERENCE pROBABLY BEGINS DEC. 20
(Bv Associated Press)

Paris. Dee. 3-Germany appears
70 be unable to hand over all OF
the locomotives that was agreed
to in the armistice terms by the
seventeenth Of December, accord
inc to Matin, and it is possible that
the allies may extend the time.
This will have an effect by de-
iavine the peace negotiations as
the peace conference cannot be
gin until all Of the terms III the
armi~rice are completed
Discussions between the allied
delegates to the peace conference
say that it will probably begin a
bout December the twentieth and
President Wilson will take par
personality.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-03
DEMAND FOR S(JRREN-
DER OF FORMER KAI,z5EI;;R
VIEWS OF THE FRENCH ITALIAN ENGLISH AND CT PRES
IDENT WILSON, ALL URGE THE HURRIED CAP
TURE TIE TRAITOR
KAISER NO MORE THAN SLAVE lRHDER
{ By Associated Press

London. Dee 3.-The demand
Cor the surrender OF the forme.
Kaiser William Hohenzollern will
be submitted to Holland III the
name Of all allied cabinets, accord
ing to the Daily Express.
Views Of France and Italy have
neen fully communicated to the
british government and President
Wilson has also made some sug-
gest'ons to procedure IL the ease.
The opinion held by Holland is
that she wen t put any obstacles
III the way. Holland won t be
asked to deliver William Hohen-
Zollern under any ordinary extra
dition laws but his status will be
considered in accord to that Of i
pirate or q slave trader and who
IS not regarded Is entitled to the
protection n amy country.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-03
TRINITY CHURCH
ANNUAL MEETING
By Associated Press

Last night the men Of the con-
eregation Of Trinity Episcopal
church met for the annual meet
ing to pass upon the general busi-
ness Of the parish, elect vestry and
attend such other matters requir-
ing the attention Of the communi-
cants.
This meeting was Of special mo-
ment IN as much as these present
together with a few other who
We're not III attendance, took up
the entire permanent debt Of the
church amounting to 81 800, which
includes the balance due on the or
gan the refurnishing Of the church
installation Of the heating plant
in the church and the installation
Of the water system a the rectory.
There were quite number pre-
sent considering the lnclemencv o
the weather and Rev. Reube
Meredith gave a very interestin
talk on the association Of the ma
member with the church.
The new vestry were ballot
for and all the retiring memb
reelected, these being Messrs |.
Smith, w. s.. Smith. c. II. SIN
Shields Alexander. J. E. SHE
J. B. Hall and II. t. Clark.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-03
EXPECT WILSON
TO APPOINT
SUCCESSOR
(Bv Associated Pressl

Washington, Dee 3-An appoint
ment by President Wilson t. the
Of McAdoo as Secretary
of the Treasury and Of the new
director general Of the railroads
to succeed McAdoo on january
the first was expected today. In
view Of the probable departure of
the president tonight for Europe
it was considered certain that at
least two appointments would be
announced from the White House
during the day
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-03
CORPS
ASK PROTECTION
lBv Associated Press

London, Dee 3.-The diploma:
corps III Berlin has asked the
German Government for protec-
ton agaidnst the anarchistic propa
ganda Of separatist group which
continue to agitate for the gen
eral arming of proletariat, accord
ing TO the exchange telegraph Of
Amst terdan1 dispatches.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-03
FOR
READING CLERK

Raleigh. Dec. , Attorney e..
{. Brouohton. OF Troy. ali:lonpc
ed vest erdax that h, Wo'9si ht :.
candidate for Reading Coi;rt .
the Senate when the Legislature"
convcnes in January. Nj hrsu"i
ton held this position -"a wears
ago. He is Well known ;irnii.-i
out North Carolina.
Mr.. Brourhton is at prese2: en-
plovcd by the .Ndjutanf Genera! ,
Department a1 an Inspector 81: 10
cal exemption boards He na~
held Il :, position since IL e"ga1il-
zat it.il II IT, !}u:ti'el,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-03
BAKER EXPLAINS
DELAY OF The
CASUALTIES
BY Associated Press

Washington Dee 3.-Baker ap
peared before the Senate MI
ltary committee today to explain
the delay in completing the pub
lication Of the American casual
ties overseas and he said that he
thought most Of the unreported
names were those Of men slightly
wounded and would come by mail.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-03

Tie German Empire may split III
- tvn iepl.nlic>. that Of the south
ecadeA hy Bavalia and that of the
North III tI4e hand> Of the arrogant
s7.sl l.rntaj F'ras>ians The desire
# tho liberal element is to convert
ne former empire into a republic
with the suggested name Of tn"
.l'rited States Of Germany
II seems prnhahIc at this time
that one Of the big problems to
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-03
AERIAL MAIL
SERVICE SOON
Rv Associated News Serylce)

Washington, d. c., Dee. 8
Government plans for a country
vi,It, aerial mail service ace soon
to he put into active operation. IT
is announced that the War Depart
mcnt has turned over hundreds OF
acran!anes to the use of the mali
service. Captain Benjamin B. Lip
sner director Of the United States
aerial mail service, is making plans
for gradually extending the aerial
mail until the entire country /,
covered. The New York c ChicagC
aerial mail service starts opera
ton in December.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-03
Dutch To Step
Exports TO
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c:t:n!cnt has decided, t. stop III e-z-
sorts - Gc,rn.anv n IT,. rei,ri>al
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man GOA! - Holland. ac-nrtIin" to
Exchange telegraph dispatches
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-03
JAPAN SENDIN|
EMICRANTSS0Uln
BY Associated Press1

Honolulu, Dee. 3.-Jananese Ii
ners touching here on the run to
South American ports are carry
ing large numbers Of emigrant~,
70 the southern republics.