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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
FARMING
DRIVE IS PLANNED
TOHELP NEGROES
Tri-StateS Better Farming AS
ISOLATION Will Inaugurate
Campaign Aiming at Bigger
Output of FoOdStuftS.
BY REV. T. O. FULLER.

The Three. States Better Farming as
ISOLATION, under the direction of T. j.,
Johnson and, Bert NJ Hoddy. Ia plan
ming q vigorous campaign among the
%neEroes IN the Memphis territory,
Farmers will he urged to diversity their
crops with the view to raising as much
a. possible Of what they need AZ well
as A surplus for the market. Intensive
farming will be emphasized, also, with
the idea that small acreage, well and
thoroughly cultivated, is much better
than too much lard poorly cultivated
The beauty of the farm life will be
urged with the hope OF making the
farm more attractive to the young PEG"
pie, who show a disposition to leave
the rural districts for the attractions
OF the city.
Negro business men win make visits
~ small towns in the Memphis terri
tory in the rear future with the hope
OF stimulating business activity ana
directing trade to Memphis, Firms In
st.. Louis and Chicago doing a large
mail order business here diverted large
volumes Of business that should have
come TO Memphis, The object is to
make Memphis tho great trade center
OF the delta.
An important event In colored circles
last night was the marriage OF DR.. J.
W HlCntNlcT 10 AllCe VI. lhgloIs ul'N
Of the public school teachers of the
city Many Of their friends were pres
emit to eNtfld congratulations and beat
wishes.
Tho Memphis Urban league will open
headquarters soon and begin activities
for negro welfare, Among the ON
mittees announced Is pne on race re
lhtions. Cancellation and cooperation
between the races will be the slogan.
-
Howe institute opens Monday Dec. 30.
-
John Miller has been In the employ
Of the southern Express company for
many years and is respected and trust
cd by his employers II gives pleasure
to mention these people who. have
proved their honesty ana faithfulness
A social workers conference has
been formed and weekly meetings viii
be held. This will include nurses and
charity workers doing field work They
will exchange experiences n suRges-
tons and eliminate wastetul Nuplica-
tons and systematic their work 80 as
to get the best results.
White and colored friends nave tn,
inmates of the Old Folks home q
| splendid Christmas dinner. which they
enjoyed. Turkey, roast pork, cakes
pies and fruits wero given them. a
short Religious service VAS conducted
by Revs. r. o. Fuller and A. Fuqua,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
YOUNG VICTIM OF GUN
ACCIDENT IS RECOVERING

Louis Rchaffcr. 2S6 North Main street,
who was shot in the stomach Thurs
day at noon by the accidental explosion
Of n small rifle In the hands OF his
playmate, Lewis Cooper, Sl4 North
Third street. is reported as much bet
ter,
Cooper, who IL 10 years old, had left
the crowd ot boys gathered around n
bonfire in Market square. He wa
about 200 yards away from the others
when the rifle accidentally fired,
Cooper was not arrested. as several
witnesses OF the occurrence told police
II was an accident.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
BOYS TO JURY
IN AUTOMOBILE CASE

Charles W. Robinson and Winfred
Todd, l~7-year-old youths, charged with
the theft of a number OF automobiles.
were held to the grand jury by Police
Judge Fitshugh Friday morning. They
we're arrested BY Detectives Bell. Hagan
and Carter and charged with thefts
ranging from Sept. 10 until Dec. II,
On the former date, II Is alleged. the
two youths stole the car OF DR.. j, II.
Mills and after riding II, stripped II of
tires and equipment. on Sept, "a, 1t is
charged, the boys also stole and
stripped the car OF n o. Stewart, OF
Brunswick. on the last dates the de-
t~ectives allege, the a OF Arthur Sew
ell was stolen and stripped.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
HELD TO GRAND JURY
ON ASSAULT CHARGE

Charged with assaulting W. W. Run
nerl Of the Memphis Gas and Electric
company. with a pistol when Runner
Fink, merchant nj 322 South Main
street, was held to the grand jury Fri
day by Judge FitzhuEh
Tht warrant for Fink's arrest was
worn out by Runner, who alleges the
assault occurred on the morning Of
Dec, q. ns he was turning out lights
IN the stores. He alleges Fink pointed
a pistol at him and also threatened to
hit him over the head with It.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
MEMPHlAN MISSING,
SAYS CASUALTY LIST

Private Spencer LantFip. brother to
Mrs, Joseph r. Lasson, 1877 East Iowa
avenue, Is reported In Fridays casualty
list as missing In action. lie was with
an infantry company and took part In
the recent heavy fighting,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lasson have left the
city on a visit for the holidays and
they could not be communicated with
Friday. The missing soldier has a
brother, also boarding at the Lasson
home. Before enlisting Private Ian
trip was a car repairer. .
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
LIGHT MIXED.

During the war a squad Of recruits
was practicing communications = down
a line OF men In open order formation.
One message was; Hard pressed on
left: send reinforcements at once" To
this Is how II reached them; Hard up,
nom left; send three dollars and four
cents at once"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
FIREMEN HURT
AS TRUCKS COLLIDE

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Dec, 81.
Smith and WIN Rhodes we're seriously
injured, Lieut., Smith perhaps fatally.
at an early hour this morning when
two auto fire engines collided on their
way to n fire. Both machines YER
badly wrecked.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
LEMON JUICE
WHTTENS SKIN
Girlsf Make beauty lotion
at home for few cents

Squeeze the Juice Of two lemons into
O bottle containing three ounces of
orchard White. shake well, and you
have n quarter pint o. the rest bleach
ing and skin whitening lotion and com
plexion beautifier at very very small
cost.
Your grocer haA the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
lew cents. Massage this sweetly FRA
grant lotion into the face, neck, arms
and hands each day and see how tan,
redness, ~sallownNss. sunhurn and wind.
burn disappear and how clear, soft And
rosy white tho skin becomes. Yesl n
Is harmless.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
COUGHS And COLDS
QUICKLY RELIEVED
DR.. Kings New Discovery
Used Since Grant Was Pres
ident.- Get a Bottle Today

II did It for your grandma, for your
father. For fifty years this ~wel-known
. cough and cold remedy has kept an
evergrowing army Of friends, young and
old.
For half a century druggists every
where have, sold II. Put n bottle IN
your medicine cabinet. You may need
II in a hurry, Sold by druggists every
where, soc and Sl,e0.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27

THOUGHT KETCHUP WAS
CAKE" AND TOOK TWO

Two bottles of ketchup may bear a
marked resemblance 10 Jake" to an
intoxicated man, but In the opinion OF
nue., Ii doesn't set well with the d.
gestive organs as a Chaser
Griffin was placed on trial in city
court Friday for picking up the ketchup
from the Piggy Wiggly, North Main
street and Adams avenue
Got excited, iedEe, when seed
dat stuff, Thought it was jake" Grit.
fin tod Judge Fitzhugh,
'But IN bet YOU won't make such
a mistake any more" replied Judge
Fitzhugh. "Fined SO"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
Departures
Driftwood.

Rand progress Is being made by
wopkmen constructing the shaft of the
Harry Lee, docking at the Lee Line
Packet company wharfboat. The steam
err was withdrawn from navigation sew
eral weeks ago. The company has an
nounced that she will take up a new
schedule Jan. l,
The steamer Kate Adams, which
cleared Thursday afternoon, 10 expected
to make the return trip from Rosedale
late Saturday night or Sunday morn
ing,
away on schedule time Friday for
Mhoons landing. She is due to depart
Saturday morning.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
Bowels Acting Properly?

They ought TO. for constipation makes
the body retain waste matters and Inn
purities that undermine the health and
play havoc with the entire system. Dr,
Kings New Life Pills are reliable and
mild In action All druggists, Csc.
adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27

RmMnNv TREATMENT. It giyss
UPSV quick relief. Swelling and
short breath soon gone
Ali distressing symptoms rapidly dIsap.
Q Liver and Kidneys act better.
General Improvement Is realized. | send
by mail a trial treatment absolute
FRER. Try Il. Never vheard of any.
thing It's equal for dropsy.
Write TO Or. THOMAS q. GREEN,
Bank BIen.. BOZ N. chatsworth, Ga
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
AMERICAN VESSELS
GOING TO COPENHAGEN

COPENHAGEN. Doc. 27,-American
warships are expected here Saturday
on their way to the Baltic sea.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27,-In connec-
ton with reports from Copenhagen that
an american fleet would shortly arrive
tlrre, Secretary Daniels said today the
scout cruiser Chester and a few sub
marine chascrs had been ordered to
Copenhagen as a courtesy, He said the
visit had no significance with respect
to Russia.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
NewS of Riuers
River Bulletin.

Memphis, Tenn, Friday, Dec. a..
Observations taken at 7 am. 7bth
TINA
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27

'Rise. Fall.
River Forecast.
The river at Memphis will remain
about stationary,
Departures.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27

Oak, Mahogany and Fumed Oak finished. choice OF
coverings, to close out at this exceptional price. For
comfort, complete rest and ease It Is UNI
equaled. Service guaranteed. They are bound to sell
at this price, which Is easily $500 cheaper than
ever offered at previously.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-30

The Ardmore Motor Car Com
pany has contracted with the ".
I. Norris Motor Sales Company OF
Oklahoma City and Tulsa to dis
tribute the Gary truck in Southern
Oklahoma
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-30
MOTORING

well touring cars, and car of Max
well trucks, and car OF King trail
ers.
1t frequently happens that a
screw is so lacated that locknut,
cotter pin or the usual devices can
not be used to hold it. By cutting
short length OF iron wire, bend
ing it a little and then, after the
screw has been sunk under the sur
face, drive the wire in SO that it lies
in the slot, the screw will be firmly
held in place.
b. c. Head OF Healdton is driv-
ing a Maxwell touring car, with an
especially painted body which was
purchased from the Slaughter
Motor Company.
Tom Cooper reports the sale of a
Ford touring car to G. ". Arnold.
The Ardmore Motor Company
has sold blue light six Studebaker
touring car to A. Dale of Heal'ton.
c. P. Hall has purchased Max
well truck from the Slaughter Mot
or Company. This is the second
Maxwell truck Mr.. Hall has pur-
chased.
The car owner is frequently con-
fronted with the job OF removing 4
stud bolt that is SO inaccessibly To-
Gated that it is impossible to get a.
it with an ordinary wrench. In
these circumstances, file slight
trench on each of two sides of the
studs head, just deep enough for
an ordinary open-end wrench to
grasp the head sungly. Then turn
this wrench, which projects above,
with monkey wrench and the stud
will come out without difficulty.
Tom Cooper reports the sale of
Ford touring car to G. N. Jackson
of Keller.
The Ardmore Motor Car Com
pany reports the sale of five-pas-
senger Studeblker light six to P.
Z. Chambless.
Walter Archer of this city has
purchased Maxwell truck from the
Motor Company.
Tom Cooper has sold a Ford
-ouring car to w. p. Salisbury.
The Ardmore Motor Car Com
oany reports the sale OF Stude-
baker light six roadster to L. l..
Holden OF Healdton.
Any device that will tighten the
OBJ OF grinding the valves will un-
loubtedly be welcomed by the av-
rage car owner who does his own
work Here is an un-
Usually ingenious compressor for
alive springs. Use piece of pipe
II, say, three-quarters OF an inch
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-30

Hutchin-Elliot Auto Company
reports the sale OF a REQ four to
T.. T. Foster.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-30

in diameter. Cut off length OF
this that will just fit in between the
valve spring washer and the engine
base when the valve is fully open
ed. Cut out longitudinal section
OF this bit of pipe, SO that it may be
slipped in around the push rod and
stem. Push the compressor into
place when the valve is open, and
turn the engine over until the rod
settles down. After the valve has
been pushed down through the
washer, the pin may be removed
and grinding may be carried out.
The spring and washer need not be
disturbed while the grinding is 60
ing on. After the operation is COM
pleted, the valve is dropped into
place, the pin thrust in and the en-
gine turned over SO that the COM
pressor may be removed.
II. II. Simpson, field man for the
Kissel department of the Slaughter
Motor Company, has returned after
business trip to Durant.
Dee Elliott of the Hutchins- FL
liott Auto Company made trip
through the eastern portion of
Carter county and the western part
of Johnson county Wednesday OIL
business for the firm.
Valve caps have way of sticking
in place SO as to defy all ordinary
efforts to dislodge them. When
this happens, it is a good plan to
cut out section of the rim with a
cold chisel and then drill series
OF ee-sixteenth inch holes from
this cut-out section of the rim up
to the threads. Enlarge this series
of holes into slot with the chisel,
and then give the rim smart tap
with steel bar or other convent
ent piece of stock. This will bend |
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-30
Women Pirates Captured.

Toxic, May 28.-(By MaiD.-Six
women are among band of inland
sea pirates recently arrested by
gendarmes. 1t is expected that the
entire number of the group of fifty
pirats will be taken into custody
SOOn
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-30
His Habit.

San Francisco Chronicle: That
barber is a surly old fellow. Often
he won't speak to me when meet
him on the street
That's only the force OF habt
He's so used to cutting old ac
quaintances.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-30

the cap or crack it, so that it can
be easily unscrewed.
The Ardmore Motor Car Com
pany has received large shipment
of Gould batteries and parts.
The Ardmore Motor Car Com
pany has put on a night mechanic.
Get your Ozarka water at Meyers
Boyd Drug Co. 29-2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-30

The Ardmore Motor Car Com
pany received two Siudebaker light
skies from Oklahoma City this
week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-30

The Slaughter Motor Company
unloaded. last week, a car OF Max-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-30

Hutchins-Elliott Auto Company
reports the sale of REQ truck TO
]. F. Howton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-30

The use OF split riyets instead of
the solid type, makes the operation
OF refining the brakes very much
simpler. The rivets are inserted so
that the heads are against the metal
bands. The split end is oepned out
and sinks into the lining. A round
steel bar inserted in the jaws of the
wise makes an ideal tool for spread-
ing the split rivets in place.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-30

K. o. Dulaney. president of the
Master Truck Sales Corporation, is
looking after his oil production At
Electra, Texas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09
RED CROSS ACTIVITIES

Members Of the Lancaster Red Cross
who have not yet renewed their dues
for 1918, are strongly urged to do so
during the month of January. This
plan is being advocated by National
Red Cross headquarters to simplify
the books Of the organization by the
establishment of a calendar year.
Members who joined late in 1917, even,
are asked to make the slight sacri-
flee Of the months yet to run in 1918,
and renew now. The money could
not be put to better purpose and many
clerks, now obliged to give all their
time to keeping tab on the vast or
ganiZatiOn membership, will be releas-
ed for other needed duties.
Renewals may be left at any bank
or with any member of the membership
committee, which includes, Mrs. Chas.
Jewell, Mrs Ira Murphy Miss Gene
We've Ennor, Howard Rhodes and the
Rev. Guy Campbell.
misunderstanding and confusion has
occurred now and then by a confu-
sion Of the Red Cross War fund col
lected last fall, with membership dues
in the Red Cross. Many who contrib
uted generously at that time have since
labored under the impression that they
were subscribing to membership The
war fund was entirely separate and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09
CASSVTLLE

Mrs. JAS Hampton and daughter,
Pauline Of Glen Haven were at the
home Of Mrs. Hampton's mother, Mrs.
Kate Schiller, a couple Of days last
week.
Miss Anna Joyce left Wednesday for
Hazel Green where she is engaged as
assistant principal in the public
school.
Mrs. August Boldt Of BagIey had
dental work done in Cassville Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Hampton, Miss
Lula Hampton and Claude Edwards
were in town Thursday on their way
from Dubuque to North Andover
Mrs. H. A. Kuenster was in Dubu-
qde Saturday.
Miss Margaret Hauk of Dubuque
spent the past week with the home
folks in this vicinity.
Miss Anna Casper spent one week
OF her vacation in Lancaster at the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09

home Of brother, Joe and family
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Ortscheid went
to Lancaster Thursday to visit rela-
tives
Mrs Margaret Burdick is here from
Carter, Mont, for an extended visit
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. B. Ortscheid.
Mrs. JAS Horribly of Bagley, was in
town between trains Thursday.
The Misses Bennett spent New
Years day at the Albert Groom home.
Mrs. Harvey Foster and children
returned to their home in Lancaster
Saturday after a visit with her mother
Mrs. Ella Mink.
Miss Florence Barr of Glen Haven
visited Miss Anna Joyce during the
holidays.
E. H. Moon motored to Lancaster
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Schmitz spent
Wednesday in Lancaster.
Alex Dresser was home from Camp
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09
Friends Gather at
e V KnrnsS

Friends Gather at
E, V. Kern's,
Last Sunday evening, Dec. 80, a
number Of friends gathered at the
E. " Kern home to celebrate Mrs
Kern's birthday. Each preson brought
we'll filled baskets and after enjoy
ing the evening playing games, de-
lightful lunch was served. The follow
ing friends and neighbors were pres
ent: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adams; ;
Theresa Adams; Charlie Adams; Mrs.
J. H. Adams; Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Bern
DIT; Mr.. and Mrs. John Muench; Geo.
Burns; Julia Burns; Anna Fritz; Net
tie Fritz; Matt Zenz; Leo Zenz; Mar
Gus and Gerald Zenz; Helen Zenz;
Felix Patcle; Grace Pink; Helen Pink;
Ed. Pink Celestine Pink; Margaret
Ertz; Raymond Ertz; Rena Ertz; Syl-
via Berndt; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bel
scamper; Arthur Kern; Mr.. and Mrs.
E. V. Kern.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09

was collected under the auspices of a
committee of business men who kept
no track Of donations, after the fund
was reported and audited. Every mem
bership fee paid to the Red Cross is
accounted for on a percentage basis,
40 per cent of every membership over
81 being retained by the local chapter
to purchase supplies and the remain
der sent in to headquarters Dollar
memberships are sent in without re
duction
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09
The Lancaster
Methodist Church.

Sunday school at $50.
Morning worship at 1920. Theme:
"The Conservation Policy of the King
dom Of righteousness"
Epworth league at $50.
Gospel service at 1870. Sermon-sub-
ject: "The Pain of Cure"
Bots Creek preaching service at 2:3O
Sunday afternoon.
Among the New Years resolutions
include church going.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09
KEMP'S BABY DIES

Mr. and Mrs. H. e. G. Kemp mourn
the loss Of their seven months old
boy, Eugene Frederick, who was taken
sick Thursday and passed away Sat-
urday morning at o'clock. Death
was caused from pneumonia the little
lad contracting it several hours be
fore. Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon Boscobel Dial-Enter-
prise
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09

am licensed and registered under the
Wisconsin state law.
Eyes tested and glasses correctly fit
ted. Come in and get your glasses
Strengthened; no charge.
Wright House, Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday, January 18th, 14th and 18th.
At Ostermeyrs Hotel, POtOsi, afternoon
Jan. 8, Jan. 10, and forenoon Jan. IL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09
MTSCODA MAN DIES

Nelson McCallister passed away at
his home Monday morning. His pass
ing was sudden and unexpected Fun
eral services were held at the home
Thursday afternoon conducted by
Revs Hood and Nixon. Interment in
the Ayoca cemetery Muscoda Demo
crat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09
Presbyterian
Church Services.

Church Services.
9:45 Sunday school. Annual bust
ness meeting.
10:45 Morning worship.
After this service the annual bust
ness meeting will be held There will
be q roll call Of members. Every
member is urged to be present There
will be important business matters to
be brought up.
200 Hurricane, Sunday School,
800 Preaching service. This ser
vice will be followed by the annual
business meeting.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09
y y X !. X s = y x ):
CHURCH AND SOCIAL

Z K < < Z + : + x
Installation
For Rebekahs,
The Rebekahs will hold a $50 COW
cred dish party followed by installa-
ton, Monday evening, Jan. IA. All
members please be present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09

Phillip Flesch received on Satur-
day check for $29.15 from the Wood
man Accident ms. Co., for an injury
received Nov. %, 1917
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09
F. & A. NJ.
Installation.

Regular communication Of Lancas-
ter lodge No. 20, F. & A. NJ, next
Friday night. Installation Of the new
ly elected officers will take place at
that time. A full attendance is desired.
L. G.. Wheeler, W. NJ
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09
Modern WOOdmen
Installation,

The Modern Woodmen installation
will be held Tuesday evening, Jan.
10. All members are cordially invited
to be present. Paper sack supper, each
do your Bit
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09

Grant to spend New Years at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Peter Dresser.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09
Pythian Sisters
Covered Dish Sumner.

Pythian Sisters installation We'd
nesday night, January 9th. Covered
dish supper at 6 o'clock. All mem
bers are cordially invited to be pres
ent
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-09
w. G, Il, u.
Meeting,

w. c. T. u will meet with Mrs T.
A. Thompson, Thursday afternoon. All
members are requested to be present
as it is election of officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-08
TORPEDO DAMAGES LINER.
Cunarder Bound to u. S. Being As
sisted tc Port. Is Belief.

New York, Feb. S.-The Cunard
liner Aurania, 1900 tons. was tor
redoed by a German submarine with
in the last IS hours while bound for
the limited States. il was learned
from officials Of the Cunard Line.
Although badly damaged by the
explosion, the ship was not sunk, and
is believed 10 be making her way
back 10 port with the assistance OF
government vessels, it was said. The
ship carried but little cargo.
There were thirteen or fourteen
passengers aboard the Aurania when
she was struck, it was stated at the
offices of the Cunard line. No ad'
ditional particulars arc yet available
it was added.