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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-14

The work of the committee Of
which Allen y. Noll is chairman, with
headquarters in The Board Of Health
Sfice in the city hall, IL deserving
IF the greatest praise
This committee has perfected an
organization, from civil life, of real
workers. They have come into con
tact with every phase Of the cam
9aign 10 rid the county of the cpl.
iemie. And each part OF the work Is
handled on prearranged plan which
loes away with All lost motion.
This committee has removed
eorpses from the homes TO the under
takers; II has arranged for burial
pcrmits: il has had graves dug; IT
has provided q morgue and placed
earetakers over II; II has sent ply
sicians. medicine, food. fuel. nurses
md supplies to families that were in
distress; il has secured milk for
the hospitals and for sick children
IN the homes; II has sent volunteer
nurses to private homes and the
hospitals short, this committee
Bas done thousand and one things
that most people did not even ec.li26
had to be done.
In the office, great sheets have
been provided for listing all calls
that come in for assistance Of any
Kind. These are arranged by streets
10 facilitate the visiting.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-14

These calls are given out to the
several automobiles tina t are con.
stantly in attendance and the driver
gets the supplies or The doctor or the
nurse, takes them 10 the needy and,
when through, reports back to the
Office. When completed, the call is
taken off the list
In this way, much more, ground is
being covered than by haphazard
methods and much valuable time Of
doctors and nurses is saved through
the elimination Of duplicate visits.
Every bit Of energy IL being de-
voted to clearing up conditions and
great Improvement Is already appar
ent.
The hospitals, physicians. nurses
and volunteers have done and are
doing valiant work and now, this
committee under the able direction
OF Mr. Noll Ia bringing all the end
together TO quickly rid this county
OF the epidemic.
All From Blarton
All of the more serious cases at
Blairton were removed to the Kings
Daughters Hospital by Friday night
Allows Use OF Cots
AS the epidemic forced tempo
rary stoppage Ct work at Dam No. 5,
the Potomac Power Plant sent In
about Is cots with bedding for use
at the Kings Daughters hospital.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-14
SEC. BAKER BACK
FROM BATTLE ZONE
Says American Boys Are Well
Boost the Liberty Loan.

Washington, Oct. H. Secretary OF
War Baker upon HIS return 10 Wash.
ineton last night after a six weeks
visit to the American army over
seas urged the peonleeai home @
respond to the call OF the Liberty
Loan in the same generous spirit
hat is displayed by every soldier in
France and his Willingness to make
he great sacrifice" TO drive the
Hun out Of France and Belgium.
Mr. Baker declared that the en-
ire army was in excellent health as
well as spirits; that every one was
Happy even to the men In hospitals,
rippled for life. who greeted all
visitors with smile. and that their
only regret was not the loss of
imb but their inability TO return TO
the front for another crack AT the
enemy With such courage as this
shown everywhere the secretary sal
that the least Americans at home
could do. was TO give these brave
bows The financial backing which
they so well deserve
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-14
new PLAN CHOSEN
FOR LOAN SUCCESS
Small Sales Finally Force
Strenuous Action.

The Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds
sale in Berkeley county has only
reached $4,000 which is less than
eighteen per cent of the the total
amount of this county's quota, ac.
cording to figures given out from the
War ACTIVITIES Office today.
This condition has finally aroused
those in charge OF the local cam
paign to take definite action and
from now on, the sale OF Liberty
Bonds can be expected to boom, Pos
tai cards. requiring no stamp. viii
be placed In every nome by Wed
nesday night. These are to be fiiled
out and mailed as quickly as pos
sibie, not later than Friday night OF
this week From this method. it viii
be possible to know just who has
and who has not subscribed for
bonds.
People should moi delay but go or
send to their bank al once anu sun
scribe for every dollars worth Of
bonds that they can possibly pay for
during the next twelve months. They
will be laying up nice nest egg for
themselves and viii also be helping
10 bring victory to our arms
Here Is the communication from
Chairman Silver.
This Is the third and last week OF
the Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign
with but $l17.75o00 subscribed of
our allotment S703000.00
The president of the United states
has made an effort for our over sub
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-14
KAISER SUFFERING
MENTAL DEPRESSION
Prince Max Said To Have Re-
signed-Another King Likely.

London. Oct Alt was reported
in authoritative sources in Holland
today that the resignation of Prince
Max, of Baden. the German chaneel-
lor is imminent, SAID a Rotterdam
dispatch to the Telegraph today.
Philip Schledmann. n socialist lead.
cr, and foreign Secretary Solf were
spoken of as possible successors to
Prince Max
The kaiser, said the same dispatch,
is suffering from fits Of mental de-
preston, verging on disorder.
II was reported that he contem-
plates abdication in favor of his
grandson, possibly William. Oldest
son of the crown prince.
Prince Macmillan. of Baden. sue
ceeded Count Won Fiertl4ng as Ger
man chancellor on Oct. g. II DIR
Schiedmann or Secretary Sof select
ed to succeed Prince Max the move
would evidently be intended by Ger
many TO show that the government is
swinging more and more towards
democracy This would be in line
with the action of Prince Max in
eliminating the word imperial in
eharacterizing the German govern.
ment in his note Of Friday
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-14
AUSTRO- HUNGARY
IS O|S|NTEGRAT|NG
Turkey Sues For Peace--Ger.
many Soon TO Be Alone.
(Hy international News Service.

(By international News Serviee.)
Washington. Oct. l4.~-President
Wilson began preparation OF the re
ply OF The United States to Germany IS
latest peace proposals at 1L30 today
For more than an hour the chief exc.
cutive, Secretary of State Robert
Lansing. Secretary Of War ~ D.
Baker, Secretary Of Navy Josephue
Daniels and Col f. M House, the
presidents unofficial advisor, discuss
cd the situation brought about by
Germany's apparent acceptance OF
Americas peace plan. II was under
stood that an agreement was reached
az to the next move. The confer
ence discussed the unofficial text as
he official note was not delivered to
Secretary Lansing until he had re-
turned 10 the State Department. How.
ever. Charge frederic Oederlin of The
Swiss legation, assured Secretary
Lansing over the telephone that the
official note in no way differed from
The unofficial document
Not the slightest dntimation was
forthcoming as to the position taken
by the president The cabinet Off
GERS very frankly explained that only
The president was I'm position 10 speak
in the matter They said that an I'M
official intmation or announcement
might very seriously compiicate
situation that was fraught with the
most serious possibilities.
"The American people must wait in
patience until an announcement can
be made explained one Of the cabi-
net members They can trust the
president TO take steps to meet the
situation as he has met AL that have
developed 10 date"
Senate For Rejection.
Washington, Oct Rejection o.
the German proposal for an armis-
tice was again demanded in the Sen
ate this afternoon by both Republi
can and Democratic senators Without
unconditional surrender Of the Ger
man almy and navy the opening OF
negotiations at this time would be
tantamount 10 the loss Of the war"
senators on both sides asserted.
Official Text.
Washington, Oct. i4.-The official
text OF Cefmanys latest note 10 the
United States was delivered by act-
ing charge Frederic Oedetlin Of the
Swiss legation to Secretary OF State
Lansing al 1l.55 today
Turks Make Plea.
Washington, Oct IA -fTurkeg thtu
the Spanish ambassador has asked
President Wilson to use his efforts to
restore peace between it and the en-
tentc allies. The note was delivered
TO Secretary Lansing al noon today
4 by the Spanish ambassador 1t Is
brief and stated that Turkey accepts
as a basis for peace the program laid
down BY the President in his address
to Congress ga January and his
sub auent declarations ON the sub
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-14
PRINCIPAL WACHTEL
SUCCUMBS TO DEATH
Many Others Expire In Town
and County From Malady.

Whiie every death is blow and a
bereavement to the community as well
as the family affected, the death of
Principal Martin Luther Wachtel, of
the Nartinsb burg High School, at his
home 3041a West Martin street, last
night falls with great force upon the
school system Of this city. For nine
years he has been principal of this
school, encouraging and developing
the institution until il has reached a
high state Of perfection, ranking with
the best in the country Professor
Of Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Whchtel,
Of Myersville, Md. He completed his
education at Gettysburg College and
finished with a years course at Yale,
winning the degree OF bachelor of arts
and master of sciences. He came to
Martinsburg in 1907 and this fall en-
tered upon his tenth term. Prior 20
this he refused a magnificent offer in
order to remain with che Martinsbul'g
schools because he had promised the
board earlier in the year. During
this time he not only paid close at
tention ITO the development OF the
school and pupils. but took promi-
nent part in ;St. Johns Lutheran
Church. taught a class in the sun
day School. boys Bible class at the
Y. NJ. c. A., WAS acting president of
that association. a member OF Equal
ity Lodge OF Masons and Washing
ton Lodge Knights of Pythias. Some
years since he married Miss nellie
Hess. daughter of M. and Mrs. A.
T. Hess. who survives him, together
with two small sons, twins, Martin
Luther. Jr., and WILLIAM Hess. his
parents brother William S., assist
ant treasurer of the Myersville Saw
ings Bank; five sisters, Mrs. V. s.
Toms, Washington county, Md; Mrs
L. F. Bittle, of Frederick county
Nd; Mrs. r. B. Poffenbarger. Mrs
George u. Shepley and Mrs. W. S.
Deter. OF Myersville. The funeral
will take place from the late home
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
Rev. DR.. C. S. Trump officiating.
Mrs. Peyton Engel
Mrs. Mary Blanche Engel. aged 80,
wife Of Mr.. Peyton w. Engel, Of the
journal office, died Saturday evening
about 6 O'Clock at her home, 1874 Ex-
| change Place, following an illness Of
| Influenza. The funeral took place at
9 o'clock this morning from the late
home Rev. w. A. McKeefry, OF ST
| Joseph's Catholic church. officiating
The interment was made in the Cath
oljc cemetery. The death OF Mrs.
Eneel was most pathetic. she is sur
yiyed by her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas NJ Youtz. of Frederick
street; husband. six sons, Masters
John Thomas. George Douglas James
! Peyton, Jr.. Frank Wilhelm, Robert
| Earl and Thomas Engel; three bro
Tiers Messrs. Earl, Robert and
| Cyril Youtz, and two sisters Misses
Margaret and Jane, at home. M.
Eneel and children have also been
4
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CONTINUE
| GAINS EVERYWHERE
And Hun Enemy Is Being Kept
On the Constant Run.

e
Spectacular allied victories on both
h. western and Balkan front mark
"a the opening or the new week. rof-
5oving the capture of Laon and La.
rere BY French the British have adj
BANGED north and south of Douai in
heir "pocketing" movement and it
Il believed that they are in the out
tkirts Of this great German base
bnd that the fall of the city will
ZONE within IS hours. Two German
talents have been crushed by the
Fictory on the western front.
Now Down Teutons
With the American Army north.
vest Of verdun. Oct 14.--After
etrong artillery preparation, the Ger
mans delivered counter attacks at
everal points on the American front
put all were repulsed The greatest
fnort was made against the left
ring Of the American sector where
(he American artillery fire moved
iown the enemy who was advancing
q open order. AT no point was the
american line penetrated. The Ger.
mans concentrated heavy Smelling
ksnluet Afot.-4 vry~~l~
Yanks Hold Tight
Washington, Oct. 14.-"On both
fdes Of the Meuse our troops today
broke up the strong and repeated at.
empts Of the enemy to dislodge
Fhem from their recently won posi-
Hons states General Pershing's
Dcmmunique for October 10, made
public by the war department this
afternoon.
Huns Are Repuised
London. Oct. 14-FYsh progress
10Th north and south of Douai has
'sph Hiade by the British IN tneli
pocketing movement against that
German stronghold, the war Office
announced today.
Paris, Oct. 10. (delayed) French
props have entered Laon. one of the
strongest and most important Ger
man positions on the western front
me war Office announced tonight
iAoh was one of the chief bastion:
In the southern end of the linden
|nurg line and had been held by the
|1ermans since the autumn Of 1914
Paris, Oct. IA. (delayed) -Nish
|'ne former capital of Serbia ha.
|oeen captured by the Serbian army
'he Serbians thus have cut the Der
'n'Oonstantinople railway, the onl,
|pfec' line Of communication be
Nfen Germany and Turkey
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-14
The epidemic of influenza is over.

The epidemic of influenza is over q
The remainder of the sickness is being cleared q
up RAPIDLY and while great many are of the SER q
ious type conditions getting better and every
thing is being gotten well in hand q
The mortality rate is decreasing rapidly q
Great work is being done by the DOCTORS who o
are still engaged day and night O
me hospitals are taking care OF the situation o
and there are more vacant beds so that the needy
can be cared for, !
The faithful manner in which the citizens of O
Martinsburg rendering aid should never be o
forgotten. =
Too high prace cannot be given the dental and o
veterinary fraternity who are rendering faithful D
service. Tl ~ !,
The worst is over don't get frightened q
conditions will soon be normal .
H. G. TONKIN, Mayor o
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-14
HELP WANTED

any men who will spare part
"r az Of their time TO assist in
ihe hospitals, are asked to ~
port 70 the Board Of Heaelth Of
use IN the City Hall as soon as
possible There is plenty Of
Work e 90 and much good to he
""'e Apply today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-14
LIBERTY BONDS

We have ready for immediate de-
livery to cash buyers. bonds of the
Fourth Liberty Loan issue in denon-
nations OF $50, 500. $500, $1,000.
10 In If. PEOPLES TRUST co
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18th LOAN BONDS

Ready for immediate de-
livery to cash subscribers at
the Bank of Martinsburg.
10 1p Ct
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NEW BONDS

The Old National Bank is now
ready to deliver coupon bonds OF the
Fourth Liberty Loan In denomina
ton Of $50 and 800 10 cash sub
scribers. 10 3 Up u
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-14
FAIR is OFF

Because of the spread of influenza
the Hagerstown Fair, scheduled to
have been held Oct 1913 has been
called off,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-14

WANTED-Men apple pickers.
Good wages. Automobiles leave Post
Office us a. III.
10 IA 1p 2t WILBUR II. THOMAS,
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APPLE PICKERS WANTED

Twenty-Five apple piekers between
the age of IS and 40 at Stewart 5
orchard. Rates, 30 to S5c per hour
for women ground pickers boarding
themselves. Ladder men 35e per
hour and board. Truck will leave
public square at A. NJ.
JOHN W. STEWART.
TO IA Up If
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-14

ED--One experienced motor
mechanic and one night Waterman
Apply at Pines Garage 10 5 1p II
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TOMATOES

If you want fine tomatoes for all
purposes call r. W. Stake, Bell
Phone 100 OF 10000. 10 10 Up 81
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-14

WANTED: Blacksmith helper. Ap-
ply Norwalk Motor Car Co.
s u lp II.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-14
TODAY'S CASUALTY
LIST SHOWS 1A45

The following casualties are re.
ported by the commanding general
OF the American Expeditionary For
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Attention, People Of Berkeley County
We Must Get Down to Business Th;c week


o and
lie government put fully quickly
food?
Move full
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-10-14

Wanted: Several men with me-
,honieai Ability Apply Norwaik
Motor Car Co n lp
FOR SALE-Stock ewes, G. G.
Grove and Son. lp II
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30
ANTHONY

Anthony, May 29th. We are
all glad to see Mr.. David Brown
from Camp Wheeler, with US for
a few days. He viii return to camp
Friday.
Mrs. N. B. Plummer has ben sick
for, few days, but is a great deal
better now.
Mrs. G. M. Brown ond daughter
Maud came in Tuesday from Moore
Haven, where they have ben with Mr..
Brown, who has farm down there.
Moss Gladys Shealy returned home
Monday from a visit to her relatives
in Spar.
Mrs. r. r. Russell and family, also
Mr.. Ben Gill, spent the day at Weirs-
dale Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. K. Padget and
daughter, Matte Lee and Miss Beulah
Morrison, spent pleasant evening
last Sunday in Oxford, the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hal and family.
We are loking for another one of
our soldiers, Mr.. Lawton Sims, from
Camp Wheeler.
Miss Lillian Baskin came home
Monday after visit of few days
to Miss Hattie Gross of Oak.
The farmers are beginning to ship
cantaloupes. Quite a few crates lefl
here yesterday.
Mr.. d. E. Swindell will leave We'd
nesday for a position in Savannah.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30
BID OUR SOLDIER
BOYS GOODBYE
Everybody Should Go to See Them
OF on the Limited TOmOr-
row Afternoon

The ladies of the Red Cross found
that it would not be practical to give
the boys of Company A now in town
a banquet. At the time it was propos-
ed to do this, it was supposed the
boys would leave tonight, or rather at
2 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the
ladies thought that as they all had to
be up anyhow, the proper thing to do
would be to give them a banquet
about midnight, from which they
could go to the train. The boys fond
out, however, that by leaving on the
limited tomorrow afternoon they
could reach camp in time to respond
to reveille Saturday morning, and
naturally decided to remain at home
until the last minute.
The ladies and citizens would glad
ly give the boys a banquet or some
other celebration tonight or tomor-
row, but it is impossible to get them
together until almost train time. Two
thirds of them live out in the coun-
try, and will not come into town in
time to be communicated with.
The Star thinks our whole town
should go to the union station 20
morrow Afternoon to give these b Us
an informal send-off. 1t will be long
time probably before we will see them
again.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30
BELLEYIEW

Belleview, May 29.-Word comes
from Mrs. Adam Hafner at Des>
Moines, Iowa, that Mr.. Hafner stood
the trip in good shape, that they are
resting up and that they have visited
Camp Dodge and given it a very
thorough looking over. They beg to
be remembered to all their Belleview
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Millican have
gone to Jacksonville for an indefinite
stay.
The chicken pillau at the town
hall last Friday night was howling
success from every standpoint. Quite
sum of money was realized and all
who participated were well pleased.
The Red Cross ladies held forth in
Tremere's store last Saturday after
noon, selling ice cream, cakes and
smiles.
A silver medal contest for the ben
eft of the Red Cross will be held in
the town hall Friday night, May 81.
Mrs. TaIlulah Dudley has bought
Maxwell touring car.
Mr.. Walter Nelson sold a Ford
trucklet to Mr.. Basil Roundtree of
Orange Heights.
Mr.. Frank Haviland has sold his
big Pullman touring car to Walter
Nelson. -
Mayor Frank Hutson and Merlin
left for West McHenry ILL.,, last Mon
day. They expect to return next
December.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sands Haviland left
on the limited last Tuesday after
noon for Marlboro, N. Y.
The Belleview Barbecue Association
held a meeting at the town hall last
Tuesday night and decided to post
pone any celebration until the close
of the war or such time as may seem
appropriate.
The Belleview Red Cross started
out to raise two hundred dollars. They
got so enthusiastic and the going was
so good that they never stopped until
the five hundred dollar mark had
been passed. Of especial note is the
manner in which the colored people
measured up to this real live issue
They contributed over one hundred
dollars at very short notice.
1t is just one Haviland after the
other. Mr.. and Mrs. Sands Haviland
left US last Tuesday and Mr.. and Mrs.
/. Frank Haviland followed suit We'd
nesday, bound for Bridgeport, Conn.
The young people sprung a sur
price on Freeman Hames Wednesday
night by giving him party. Free
man would have been more surprised
if he had not got it. Anyhow Free
man is the only real soldier boy in
town at the present time and is soon
going across, so nothing is too good
for him and the young people are let
ting him know it. Freeman Hames
will be the first BelIeview boy to
tread on French soil.
Mr.. and Mrs. L Frank Haviland
left for Bridgeport, Conn, Wednes-
day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30
HUNS ARE MAKING
LITTLE HEADWAY
Slower and More Slowly They Ad-
vance and Seem Due to Soon
be Stopped
ASSOCIATED Press)

General Foch's reserves have begun
to come into action against the pow
erful German thrust and the enemy is
finding his progress increasingly diff
ficult. Again the allied fanks are
|. standing. firm. Although scissors has
been lost on the west, Rheims is still
holding out on the easterly edge of
the battle front. The chief progress
of the Germans revealed in today's
reports is in the center, where some
three miles of additional ground was
covered from Loupeigne twelve miles
north of the Marne) to Fere en- Tarde-
nois.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30
CARD OF THANKS

Editor Star: Allow US space to ex-
press to the good people of Sparr and
Pine our appreciation for their lib
eral support in aiding us to go "over
the top" with our campaign in the
second Red Cross drive. Our allot-
ment was $3.50 and we raised it to
S526.50, in order to show to the good
people of our county and nation that
we are not broke nor do we have any
one claiming kin with the kaiser, and
that our time and money is ready at
all times to aid the suffering world.
j. L. Grantham, Chmn.
j. E. Thomas.
S. P. Burton.