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Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24
PRESIDENT WILSON EN-
DoRsEs SENATOR sHAFRorH

Here ds what President Wilson
thinks Of Senator Shafroth:
Il learned with genuine pleasure
Of the action of the Democratic
State Assembly Of Colorado in un.
animously endorsing your record in
the United States Senate. The en-.
dorsement ives entirely merited, II
you will permit me to say so.
Cordially and sircorely yours.
(Signed) WOODROW. WILSON"
The above was written to Senator
Shafroth by the President in a let
ter expressing regret that conditions
at the National Capital made It i'm
POSSIBLE to accept the Senator'S in
yitation to visit Colorado during the
campaign fer the Fourth Liberty
Loan.
Since the entrance OF the United
States into the war there have been
35 measures PRESENTED to Congress
which the administration has declar-
ed were essential to its vigorous
prosecution. Senator Shafroth vot-
ed ard gave his influence for every
one of them, and 1t is in recognition
of hds services as a loyal supporter
of the Administrator in its war pro-
gram that the President has set the
seal of his approval upon Shafroth's
candidacy for reelection.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24

Morris Wherry came up from
Frederick Sunday morning to attend
the funeral of his brother.
Wilfred Fritz cane up from Den
yer Sunday morning to visit his
parents.
Arnold Dunstone arrived from
Denver Monday morning, returning
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Homer Lyman came up from
Denver Tuesday evening to nurse
Mrs. Grutzmacher.
News has just leaked out OF the
marriage of Miss Elizabeth Shin
herr to M. J. Cunningham in Dem
ver on September 18th. Father B..
E. Narghton performed the cere-
mony. The bride is well and fav-
cTal ly known In Tlack Hawk where
she was born and raised. and has
tie well wishes Of hest OF friends.
The couple will make their home in
Denver.
Jud KTiley went 70 Denver Satmr-
day morning to bring up his sister.
Miss Bessie, and friend, Miss Hazel
Barnhardt, for visit. They return
cd to Denver Tuesday. Miss Kriley
left that day for France to do can
teen work.
p. j. Rundquist returned Tuesday
evening from a trip to Kansas.
Miss Viola Kriley returned the
fore rart Of the week from Gold m.
Mrs. A. M. Fairchild received word
Thesday evening tfat her sister-in-
law, Mrs. w. A. Wicker had died.
Mrs. Wicker had visited the Fair
child family a week ago last Satur-
day night and was in good health.
She died Of pneumonia.
Hermsn Shinbeir was up from
Denver Saturday right.
Mr. and Mrs: w. C. Stevens re-
tugned from visit to EmQdre the
latter part OF the week.
Phil. Rohlirg wss up from Golden
Monday end Tuesday on business
Mrs. N. G. Mitchell and grandson,
Gilmour Ehrlich, left Tuesday for
Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24

The taxpayers CT Colorado are not
raying a penny Of the $2,5O0. 900
state war bond issue authorized by
the legislature in special session u
year ago. The reason is that James
r. Noland, secretary Of state. evol-
we'd a plan for making the corpora.
TORS ray 1t ALL State Treasurer
Higgins recently retired $125 900 of
these bonds and paid the interest on
thore outstanding, all with money
collected by Jimmy Noland as Sec
retary Of state. holland will be re.
elected by very big majority, mark
:his prediction.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24
FLU UNCHECKED

Eight deaths have occurred in the
county since the last issue of the
Observer, and this does not include
the Is or 20 former Gilpinites who
have died in Nederland, Boulder
and Denver during the PAST week,
few Of whom have been sent here
fcr burial. The influenza epidemic,
which was not considered alarming
hereatouts the fore part OF last
week has exacted its toll in an un-
usual number OF deaths and at this
writing there ere two OF three who
are very near deaths door. All one
has heard since the plague hit the
county scarcely two weeks ago has
been sickness ard death and the sit.
uation the people have had to con-
tend with is without q parallel in
the history OF the camp.
Dr.. G. N. Towers arrived Sunday
from Johnstown, Colo, and has lo-
Gated here permanently. He has
been on the go night and day since
his arrival, calling upon the SO or
more who are sick either with the
influenza or pneumonia. He says
the sickness has not been checked
and that two or three new cases are
developing daily. The health au.
thoriues Of both Central and Black
Hawk are doing all they can to
check the spread OF the contagion
and are placing sgrs on all the
houses where there are patients
suffering with influenza, warning
reorle against entering.
1t is not known when the closing
ban will be lifted and the churches,
schools, amusement places, ETC., per-
nitted to open. 1t may require
mere than the remainder of this
month for the epidemic to run its
course in the county.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24

etery. Hert ert Cuintrtll, a brother,
also Gied In Boulder yesterday OF
pneun onia. Tie lody will be ship
rcd here Friday for burial in the
Bald Mountain cemetery.
Albert CurLow died in the valley
last Friday end Il e funeral was held
Monday, intern ent In Crown Hill
cemetery.
Mrs. Johanna Katta, mother OF
jos. Katta, of this city, died at St.
Joserh's htsIi'al in Denver Satur-
day morning of chronic nephritis.
Tie body was shipTed to Central
Morday ard was laid to rest in the
Catholic cemetery.
Earl Harvey. son Of Mrs. Emma
Harvey. fem erly of Russell Gulch.
died in Denver Tuesday. The body
will be shipped to Russell Gulch on
Sunday for burial.
MIs. Snes. Mannlre d1ed at NJ er-
cy hospitfl in Denver Thursday
mcrrirg. The body will probably be
brought here for burial. Mrs. Man
hire lived here practically all her
life before movirg to Denver short
tine ago end leaves large circle
Of friends to mourn her sudden de-
n.ise.
VIM. Pishop, at one time an alder
nan from the Fourth ward ard for
years Toss at the Bobtail mine.
G.ed at Nedorland Monday OF pne,r-
mcnia.
A son OF the late Fred Mellow
died in Denver this week and the
body will be brought to Russell Sun
day for burial.
Phil. Mellow, former well known
resident OF Russell Gulch, died in
Telluride this week and the remains
were shipped to Denver for burial.
Oscar Miller, sen of John Miller.
of Missouri lake, died at Lakewood
Sunday. He was "a years OF age.
The funeral was held from the Mill
CIR home Wednesday. Irterment in
Odd Fellows cemetery.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24
OUTSIDE DEATHS

Deaths Of people who had lived
in Gilpin county until recently have
been numerous the East week. Most
Of these died in Nederland, Boulder
ard Denver, where the influenza
epidemic ragged unchecked the past
two weeks or more.
Mrs. Lee SHAFT, daughter OF Mrs.
James burst died Friday in Boul-
dor Of influenza.
Miss En- lily Gcebel. 21 years of
age. died at Nedtr rland last Friday
of pneumonia. The remains were
brought htre ard the funeral was
keld Monday, interment in city cem-
etery.
Ben Kramer, formerly Of Bald
Mount atn, Gded in Denver on the
18th of pneumonia. His brother,
John, died in Golden Wednesday Of
this week at the home OF hfs father.
He had been at Tabernash and when
he became sick left that place for
Golden.
Albert Quintrell. formerly Of Bald
Mountain, died Saturday at Boulder.
The remains were sent here Monday
for burial In the Bald Mountain Gem.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24

None Of these rules apply to the
American Forces In Siberia. The Am
erican soldiers there may receive
Christmas parcels from home. thru
the usual mail channels. No order
slip will be necessary. The package,
however, must not exceed seven
pounds In weight
HERMINA PECK,
Chairman Publicity Committee.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24

Mrs. Clifford Parsons and Miss
Ida Mcleod rave been very i'll
with pneumonia, hut are improving.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24

funeral have been made as yet. The
wife las been critically ill with
pneumonia, but is a little better.
Mrs. Will Hughes, Of Russell Gulch
died Thursday morning Of pneumon-
ia. She leaves q husband and dau-
ghter. Arrangements for the fun
ersl lad not been made at a late
hour this afternoon.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24

Mems furnishings at the C. o
Richards Co. ,
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24
We Mean What We Say

RATES ARE As Low OR, IN MOST CASES MUCH LOW.
Err THAN ANY OTHER BUYER.
sHlPPER," WE WANT YOUR
ISN'T THAT FAIRY
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24

Leopold Klein. one of the oldest
citizens Of the community, died at
his home in Central Wednesday Of
pneumonia. He was 58 years OF age
ard 10 survived by a wife and four
children. No arrangements for the
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24
For Marines

War Department regulations gov.
eyning sending of Christmas parcels
apply to Marines whose address is
American Expeditionary Forces. For
all other Marines on board ship,
whether in home or foreign waters,
the Navy regulations apply.
For American Forces In Siberia
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24

etery. Hert ert Cuintrtn, a brother,
also Gied In Boulder yesterday Of
pneun onia. Tie tody will be ship
rcd here Friday for burial in the
Bald Mountain cemetery.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24

Ernest Pleschek, we'll known
citizen Of Russell Gulch, was found
dead in IDS place OF abode Thurs
day. He had been i'll for some
tine and was being looked after by
friends. He leaves a sister residing
In Louisville. Cello. No arrangements
bad teen made Tor the funeral at
the time Of going to press.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24

Oscar Miller, sen of John Miller.
of Missouri lake, died at Lakewood
Sunday. He was "a years Of age.
The funeral was held from the Mill
CIR home Wednesday Irterment in
Odd Fellows cemetery.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24

Albert CurLow died in the valley
last Friday end Il e funeral was held
Monday, intern ent in Crown Hill
cemetery,
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24

Phil. Mellow, former well known
resident Of Russell Gulch, died in
Telluride this week and the remains
were shipped to Denver for burial.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-24

Chairman Publicity Committee
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25
Postponed One Week

Judge I. NJ. Harwood notified
the bar here Wednesday that the
term OF circuit court will be post
poned one week, and will begin
the first Monday in November in
stead of the fourth Monday in Oc-
tober Litigants and witnesses are
not expected to be here until the
first Monday and the docket will
then be taken up and disposed Of
in the order as published in the
cnunty papers. The jurors, how
ever, are expected to be here on
the fourth Monday, which is next
Monday, that the court may be.
properly organized on that day
and adjourn over tosthe first Mon
day, whensthe work of the term
will be taken up and disposed Of.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25
PEOPLE REJOICE
Released From Hun Domination
Gladdens French and BeIgians

Freedom from Hun domination
to the many towns and villages 10
the regions of northern France and
western Belgium has brought much
JOY to those peoples. For miles
and miles as the victorious armies
march on, there are almost con-
tinuous scenes Of rejoicing by men,
women and children who have been
saved from German slavery.
For years these people have been
the victims of German insults and
cruelty. In fact, revelations Of
cruelty are to be found on every
hand. With tears of JOY stream
ing from their eyes women and
girls surround the soldiers and re-
gard them as saviors. A large per
cent or Lnelr men ana most or their
property have been carried away by
the enemy's army, and the old
men, women and children have
been left to suffer.
The driving of the German army
back to its owe territory and re-
leasing the people from slavery in
the invaded sections will be a won
derful victory for humanity and
bring great rejoicing to millions Of
people. Our people here enjoy
ing freedom and home comforts
can have but a meager conception
of the great good being accom-
plished by the allied armies.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25
Died in Arkansas

News has been received here, of
the death of Carl Wilson at his
home in Rector, Ark. He is a son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd Wilson,
who until about a six weeks ago,
lived about four miles from Hunt
ingdon on route five, when they
mvoed to Rector in order to
put their two sons, Carl, and a
brother two years younger, in a
business college. The deceased
was about 10 years old, a member
of the Methodist church and a
promising boy. His death was
caused from typhoid fever, after
an illness of about two weeks. The
younger brother is also quite sick
with the fever. The burial oc-
Cured at Rector.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25

are asked to deliver sermons Of
talks, explaining the activities OF
these war welfare societies.
The sum of $l7, 5000 is to be
raised in the United States to sup
port the work Of the seven or
ganization in supplying cheer and
comfort to the American sailors.
soldiers, marines and aviators in
Europe, at sea, and in encamp-
ments here at home.
It is next in Importance to the
Red Cross work and its need has
been commended by General Per-
shing, who finds that the work done
by the men and woman of these
societies is invaluable to the ply
steal, moral, mental, and spiritual
welfare of his men. He has en-
dorsed them and welcomed them
to the field in France.
Were peace agreed upon to-
morrow, this fund for the min
tenance of the united war welfare
work would be of even greater
necessity. Even with peace de.
clsred one to two years will be
required to bring all American
soldiers home. Then will come
the matter of the reconstruction
and rehabilitation of France.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25
GERMANY'S NEW NOTE
Kalser's Power Has Been curtailed
and People Rule it Claims

Germany has replied to Presi-
dent Wilson's note. The new note
claims that the German govern
ment has been so changed that the
kaiser's power has been curtailed
and that the people now rule.
The note also promises that the
U-bOats will sink passenger boats
no longer, but protests against the
references Of President Wilson to
illegal and inhuman acts. Denial
is made that the German navy
purposely destroyed life-boats with
passengers. The German govern
ment proposes that the facts be
clearedup by nectral commissions.
Announcement is made of a
fundamental change 10 the Ger
man constitution providing for
representation of the people 10 the
decisions concerning peace and
war, and it is said the present
government has been formed in
complete accordance Herewith. :
Germany claims the sanction Of
international law FOR carrying out
destruction Of property during
retreats and says her troops arc
under strict instructions to spare
private property, and care for the
population to the best of their
ability. Where transgressions oc-
cur, the!note says, the guilty are
being punished.
The note seems to establish tho
fact that the people actually are
taking the reins of government
and sincerely desire peace on any
terms the United States and the
allies are willing to give.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25
Registrants of 81

Draft calls for men who have
passed their 9th birthdays are ex-
pected to begin about March l..
Plans for bringing the older class
of newer registrants into camp
have not been completed, but the
approximate date of the first calls
was disclosed By publication OF
testimony oy Provost Marshal
Gen. Crowder before the house
military committee.
In all Gen. Crowder told the
committee, 100000 newly re.
gistered men between is and Al
will be called before July 1, and
of that number more than 2,000,-
900 will be physically fit fighting
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25

men. The calls for general service
will be divided as follow: De-
tober, 345,OO November, 2O4,-
600; December, 197,5OO; Jan
uary, 147,5OO; February, 244, :
900; March, April, May and
July, 344, 200 each month. These
men will supply both army and
the navy and the marine corps.
In addition 10000 men for limited
service will be called each month.
Gen. Crowder said the work of
classifying new registrants should
be completed by January, l.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25
OUR BOYS PRAISED
Marshal t1aig Pays Compliment
20 Tennessee Troops

American forces fighting beside
the British armies made a total
advance of thirteen mile in the six
days of battle in one sector says
Sundays reports.
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig,
commanner-in-ch chief of the British
armies in France, sent the follow
ing letter to the general command
ing the American troops:
Il wish to express to you per-
sonally, and to all officers and
soldiers serving under you, my
warm appreciation of every valu-
able assistance and gallant services
trsadeFed throaghoutsshe operation
az the fDnrth British.army.
Called upon to attack positions
Of4the greatest strength held 0y 9
determined enemy, all ranks Of the
9th New York troops) and Both
Tennessee, North Carolina, South
Carolina and District of Colnmbia
troops) divisions under your com.
mand have displayed an energy,
courage and determination in at
tack which proved irresistible.
1T does not need me to tell you
chat under heavy lighting of the
last three weeks you have earned
the lasting esteem and admiration
OF your British comrades in the
army whose successes you have so
nobly shared"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25
Total Registration

Final returns from all states show
that II. 1866, 594 men registered for
military service September -. This
was 1877, 1886 in excess of the es-
innate of l2,778,75S made by ex-
perts in the Office of Provost Mar
shall Gen. Crowder, based on pro-
jections from census figures.
The total announced does not in
clude registrations received by
mail by local boards after Sept
ember IL, nor belated enrollments
by men who were absent from the
country that day. Including such
cases, it is believed the actual
figures will be approximately
$4,000, 1000.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25
UNITED WAR WORK
Big Drive Organized in Carroll to
Be Launched at Once

j. Sam johnson, of Huntingdon,
has been selected as chairman of
the executive committee fur Car
roll county in the United War
Welfare Campaign that will be
launched here in connection with
similar drives throughout every
other county in Tennessee, begin
ming November II and continuing
to November Is, inclusive.
This will be the first united war
work movement ever attempted in
this. county. and is composed of
seven powerful agencies the
Young Mems Christian Associa-
tioa, the Young Women's Chris
tian Association, the Jewish Wei
fare Board, the American Library
Association, the War Camp Com
niunity Service, the Salvation
Army and the National Catholic
War Council, or Knights of Col
umbus.
CAROLS executive committee in-
cIudes in addition to Chairman j.
Sam Johnson, DR.. John G. Holmes,
yice-chairman; DR.. B. G. Dodds,
Ssecretary-tr easurer; j. w. Will
liams.. publicity; John 7. Peeler,
speakers; Prof. j. j. Hendricksop,
boys work; Rev. James Edwards,
negro work. and R. E. Ware,
transportation.
The committee has called con-
vention for next week, when
complete district organization will
be announced, and the real work
started toward making the drive a
great success.
Next Sunday has been set aside
when preachers of all creeds and
denominations, regardless Of race,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25
Mrs. Thomas Giles

A telegram received bere by
Mrs. j. G. Giles, announced the
death of her sons wife, Mrs.
Thomas Giles, of Vega, lex. Her
death occurred at St. Anthony's
hospital, Amorilla, Tex. and re-
suited from an attack Of influenza.
She was about 30 years old, and is
survived by her husband, two chill
dren, one an infant about three
weeks old, the other about four
years old, her father and mother,
two brothers and two sisters. The
burial took place at Vega.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25
NEW ISSUE OF W. S. S.
Increase Total to Be Raised to
Four Billions

The amount of revenue planned
to be obtained by the government
through the sale OF war savings
stamps has been doubled and the
time extended year. The people
of America are now expected to
purchase $4,OOO,OOO,OOO of the
securities and will be allowed un-
til the close of next year in which
to buy that amount.
An official communication tel
ling Of this action of the gov.
eminent was received by j. B.
Gilbert, postmaster. Originally
the amount was $2,0O0,0OO,0O0 to
be sold during 1918.
Formerly an indiviuaI could
purchase only 500 in war savings
stamps at one time, but under the
new conditions established BY the
government this restriction has
beenremoved. No individual can
ownmore than 1000 worth of
the stamps of the 1918 issue and
an additional 1000 worth Of the
1919 stamps.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25
Ministers Returned

The Central Tennessee Confer
ence at the recent annual session
returned H. P. Keathley as dis
trict superintendent of the McLe-
moresville district. Thomas Or
man was returned to the Hunting
don district and Wilbur L. Hart
to the McLemoresyilIe charge.
The next animal session is to be
held in Collinwood in Wayne
county,.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25
SPEED DRAFT WORK
Tennessee Registrants Must Be
Ready by December 20

Gen. Crowder on last Tuesday
wired Chairman Smith Of the state
council asking that all local boards
in the state be urged to speed up
classification and examination of
registrants Of September IL. He
asks that all boards have all regis
trants ready for service December
90, as inductions calls will then is
sue. Eighty-seven boards of the
l13 in the state have finished the
classifications of the men, but less
than one-tenth have finished phys
ical examinations.
The local board is busy with the
examination of registrants and will
have the quota from the county
ready by the time specified. Quite
a number of young men were here
Wednesday standing their exami-
nations.
Influenza is responsible for some
delay in classification and examin-
ing the men. AS the situation in
this respect is improving, it is be-
lieved Carroll county will be ready
on the date set by Gen. Crowder,
December 20.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25
IOYERSUBSCRIBES HER QUOTA
Carroll County Given an Enormous Task,
But Goes Over the Top
COUNTY ONE HUNDRED Pc RECENT AnERIc

the Fourth Liberty Loan drive Carroll made record
that will be Of pride for She allotted
900 and she subscribed over $4,000,
1t thought first impossible for the county her
and the workers took the task heavy hearted feeling that
they had been given impossible JOB
But the proved loyal the workers rallied the people
throughout the entire responded with coday patriot
ism unsurpassed Following report the committees giving
the allotment for each district and the subscribed
To the People of Carroll County,:
Your committee much graded the reported results
of the sales of Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds in this county
According reports the following the that have
been made in each civil district.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25
Clocks Turned Back

No further effort will be made
BY congress to continue the ex.
isting daylight saving law and
hands of clocks will be turned
back an hour on October q as
originally planned. This decision
was reached at a conference be
tween congressional leaders and
Chairman Baruch Of the war in.
dustries board who had recon-
mened that the law remain in
force for the period of the war.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25
Saved Much Coal

It has been given out from
Washington that the daylight
saving law will have saved the
people, when it closes next Sun
day, 1925. 900 tons of coal. This
result of operation of the law was
shown from data compiled over
the period of its enforcement from
March 81 to its ending October q.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-10-25

MAKING Goal S267500 90
The committee acknowledges the aid and kindness shown by all
making Carroll county the top for without you
could never have succeeded The reports very gratifying
We yours truly,
NELL WRIGHT Chairman.
j. l. THOMSON Chairman
j. sam JoNHsoN Director of Speakers
g. f. YOU'VE Director of Sales
JNo I, PEELER, Director of Publicity