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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-07
Sends Word OF Signing of an
Armistice.
Said War HOstilities Closed
This Afternoon.
GERMANY SIGNS, IS REPORT
Dispatch States All of Allies
Terms Accepted.
The Report Sets Entire Coun-
try Wild.
(By the United Press.)

The war is over.
Germany and the allies signed
an armistice at II a. m. today,
hostilities ceasing three hours
later.
AS Marshal Foch's terms are
known to include provisions
which will prevent resumption of
hostilities, the greatest war of all
time has come to an end.
Wild in France.
Brest, France, Nov. 7 (6:3O
p. m. When the news of the
signing of the armistice was re-
ceived here late this afternoon
the city went wild with Joy.
The newspaper Della De
Peche issued bulletins and ex-
ira editions, while the factory
sirens were blown and the
whistles on the boats Joined in
the tumult.
American soldiers were
kissed and cheered by the
population.
Brest is a great landing port
for American soldiers in
France.
Paris, Nov THE allies and
Germany signed an armistice
at IL o'clock this morning
Hostilities ceased at 2 o'cloch
this afternoon. The Americans
took Sedan before the armistice
became effective.
The greatest war of all time
came to an end at p. M. to-
day. The allies and Germany
signed an armistice three hours
earlier on the field of battle
The German delegation hat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-07
REVOLT IN HAMBURG
Artillery Firing Reported From th.
German City.

Copenhagen, Nov. IA revolt has
broken out in Hamburg, according to
dispatch from the correspondent of
the Politiken at Vambrup. Violent
artillery firing was in progress in the
streets of the city when the cores
pondent's information was despatched
the latter declared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-07
SPAIN LOSES CABINET

Madrid, Nov 7.--After a long ses-
sion in the chamber today. Antonio
Maura. the premier. went to King
Alfonso to submit the resignation of
his entire cabinet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-07
Get SNOW SOON! |!
Cold Wave Due To Hit Kansas
by Tonight.
Rainfall in Topeka Amounts to
More Than 2 Inches.
November.

Leafless trees against a leaden sky;
Peals of thunder. patter of the rain:
Sodden, empty nests, no birds sweet strain:
But the chilly winds sad moan and sigh;
Winter lurketh near and lies in wait
Like beast of prey at Autumn's gate
-GUSSIE MORROW GAGE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-07
WASHINGTON is WILD
Extras Issued and Great Celebration
in Progress.

Washington. Nov. 7.-Crowds on the
streets Of Washington increased as
extras based upon the United Press
news came out. Parades formed and
marched UP and down the thorofares-
War workers just out of their offices
for lunch Joined in the celebration.
Admiral Grayson, who was at the
White House with President Wilson
when the president heard from the
United Press, Immediately called many
of the war chiefs here on the tele-
pbODe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-07

GERMANS BEATEN!
"IT IS TRUE" UNITED PRESS

PRESIDENT OF News Organization Signs
Surrender Bulletin.
New York, Nov. THE United
Press bulletin which brought the first
news to America of the signing of the
armistice with Germany was signed
personally by Roy w. Howard, presi-
dent of the United Press, now in gem
eral charge of the United Press or
ganization in France. The dispatch
also carried the signature of William
Philip simms. chief Of the Paris .bu
reau.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-07
Wontinued on Page .Two.J


London. Nov. THE British naval
representative at the armistice nego-
tiations will be Sir Rosslyn Wemyss
first sea lord of the admiralty. it is
officially announced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-07

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS:
Unsettled and cold tonight with rain or
SNOW in east portion; Friday fair, colder n
extreme east portion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-07
WORD STILL OUT
Associated Press Says United States
Has No Word at $3.50.

Washington. Nov. AT $3.50
o'clock this afternoon it was stated Of
ficially that the United States govern
uent had not been advised of the sign
ing of an armiStice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-07

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Snow or rain in east portion to-
night. Friday. faix, cooler extreme
east portion. Il
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-04-26
BROW SvlLLE.

Many new members have been
added to the First Baptist Sunday
School this spring. Mr.. Alex Hill,
the superintendent, is endeavoring
to make the school success in every
way. There are nine teachers in the
Sunday school. The Bible or Class
No l is taught by Mr.. Alex Hill.
The advanced quarterly (girls) Glass
No. is taught by Mrs. A. Parr.
The advanced boys, Class No. 3,
Prof. F E. Jeffries. Fifth Grade
girls, Glass No. 4, Miss N. B. White
law. Fourth Grade Girls, Glass No.
5, Mrs Bertha Dixon) McLin. Third
Grade girls, Class No. 6, Mrs. Anna
Greene. Fourth and Fifth Grade
boys, Glass No. 7, Mr.. John Hill.
Card Glass No. s, girls, Mrs w. A.
Chandler Card Glass No. 8. boys,
Miss Carrie l.. Dixon. Miss Mary
Neale Wilder, one of the 18th grade
pupils of Dunbar, is the secretary.
Rev. A. Parr is conducting the re-
vival at the Metropolitan Baptist
Church, Memphis, Tenn, this week.
The home OF Miss Alice Nancy was
the scene of very pretty party on
last Tuesday eevning in honor of
Mrs. Morgan Wells, who left the
next day and Joined her husband at
Camp Meade, Nd. Music, dancing
and games were INDUCED until a
late hour, when the charming hostess
served a most appetizing menu to
her guests. The rooms thrown open
for the occasion were tastefully de
corated with spring flowers. Miss
Lou Eva McLin Of Humboldt, Tenn
spent several days of the past week
the guest of DR.. and Mrs. }. M. Gill
Mr.. Thomas Greene has returned to
! st. Louis; Mo-, where he has been
| working for some time after spend
ing several weeks with his wife
Mrs Anna Greene. Messrs. Howell
Wilson, Ernest Owen and John Hall
have gone to st. Louis, Mo-, for an
indefinite stay. Mesdames Kittie
Covington and Fannie Brooks also
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-04-26
LEBANON.

Miss Maud Voolfolk left Saturday
for Seattle, Washington, and other
points on the Pacific coast and will
shortly begin work as typist and clerk
in a large department store OF Seattle.
Enroute to the coast Miss Voolfolk
will visit friends in Memphis and Kan
sas City, Mo. She being one OF
Lebanons most charming and popular
young ladies will be greatly missed
by her many friends, who regret to
see her leave. We hope for. Miss Wood
folk delightful trip. Mr.. Edward
Johnson has returned home sfom Chica-
go, ILL.,, he is indisposed at this writ
ing. Miss Lucille Rankins of Garth
age, spent the weekend in Lebanon as
the guest of Misses Francis and Anna
Whittico, they SPARED no pains in
making Miss Rankins visit pleas
ant one. Mr.. Tom Miller Harris of
Camp is visiting his wife of this place
this week he reports jolly soldiers
life. Mrs. Harry Muhead left Satur-
day for her home in Chicago, I'LL,
after spending two weeks with her
mother. Miss Laura j. Bostick has
returned home from Nashville and is
much improved. Miss Lula Wyne is
able to be out after being indisposed
for a few days. Miss Anna Whitticc
will leave Wednesday for Nashville
where she will make her future home
Mr.. Ewing Sweat, has returned to In
dianapolis, Ind, after spending some
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-04-26
COLUMBIA.

A patriotic meeting will be held at
the Court House next Sunday, fol-
lowed by banquet in honor of 35
of our boys who will leave for en-
campment in Virginia. A committee
met at Odd Fellows Hall to make
arrangements for the occasion. Mrs.
c. 0. Hunter, chairman, Mrs. e. L.
Peacock, secretary, Prof. j. W. john
son, treasurer. Friday night, during
the session of the Presbytery that
convened here April 10th; high
class program was rendered to large
and appreciative audience. Follow
ing are the speakers and their sub
jects. Education" Rev. M. j. Nell
son of Keeling, West Tenn. Chris
tian Education" Rev. H. l.. Peter
son, D. D., Memphis. Evangelism,
Rev. T. B. Bailey, Alderman, Miss.
1.-THE Elder in the Presbyterian
Church." Elder D. H. Ward, Birming-
ham, Ala. Those who failed to hear
this most excellent program missed
great treat. st. Paul Choir furn-
ished the music for the occasion.
Prof. and Mrs. Benjamin Perry Of
Eatonville, Fla, are the proud
parents of fine baby boy. Mrs.
Perry before her marriage was Miss
Annie Lue Gordon and was mem
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-04-26

every Wednesday night. Mr.. Joseph
several more of our home boys;
among whom was Mr.. Andrew Brown
a prominent business man from Day.
ton. Mr.. R. P. Miller and chum, Mr..
Francis Rucker took their vacation
trip home and at Chattanooga, stay
ing about two weeks. Mr.. Thomas
Walton prominent business man of
this place and also agent for the
Knickerbocker Tailoring Company of
Chicago is doing splendid work here
for the benefit of the poor. 1t seems
that the good Lord was ready for
another star when he took Mr.. Add
Robertson, formerly of lockwood,
Tenn, but now of. this place from US
and took him to world unknown to
us. He left the whole town to mourn
their loss. Mr.. William Edmondson,
formerly of Antioch, now of this
place has been sick but is improving
now. Miss Armigene Miller is the
weekend guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Brown of Dayton. Mrs. Savage and
husband and children are visiting
her brother here, Mr.. Bert Shoat, who
has been very i'll for long time, but
is better now. Mr.. Luther Shoats is
back from Cincinnati, Ohio and is
visiting his relatives here. An enter
tainment was given for the section
men and round house men here for
the benefit of the church by Bro. l..
E. Miller. who is doing splendid work
for his church.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-04-26
A TRIP WEST
WAS AVOIDED
Mrs. Staples Took lung-vita
Upon Advice Of Her Sister
and Was Cured,

Mrs. Staples Took Luno.vIta ,,ro,
Aovlee OF Her Sister and Was Cured
Ihree years ago was in very bad
health. l had had a troublesome
cough for a number of years and nv
physician advised me to 90 West !"
says Mrs. John L. Stapler of Larkins.
vile, Ala. Il wrote my sister about
my condition. She Immediately sent
me bottle (small size) of Lung-V Vita.
urging me to give it trial By the
time l had finished taking the bottle
was beginning to feel like a new
woman, my cough was almost entire
ly gone. l then ordered large bot
tie and when l had taken it | was
Keeling so well, and no cough at all,
that | did not get any more. I went
through the last two winters splendid.
~, something | had not done for years
The first week in December last |
contracted severe cold and my bron-
chial tubes were terribly affected,
talk, and coughed badly. l dragged
along this way for a week or more,
then ordered a bottle of Lung-Vita
(which had l done in the beginning
would have saved me much suffering).
I am now feeling well, with my voice
as strong and clear as usual and
cough almost entirely gone.
81 cannot say enough in praise OF
Lung-Vita. I only wish every one
suffering fdom bronchial or lung
trouble would give it a trial.
think 1t the grandest medicine in the
world and a God-send to humanity
Lung-Vita Is sold by druggists and
dealers. (Adv.)
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-04-26
CEDAR POINT.

A delightful dinner was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips Whor-
ton in honor of Miss Matte M. Rucks
and Miss MINER D. Belle Jenkins OF
Smyrna, they enjoyed the afternoon
with social talks. April the IA, 1918
Sunday. A three o'clock dinner was
given at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Wood, to compliment Miss
MINER D. Belle Jenkins of Smyrna.
The dining room was beautifully
decorated with flowers, an eight course
menu was serve the guests present.
Mrs. John Willie Whorton, Miss
Clara Stations, Miss Matte M. Rucks,
Mr.. Joe R. Stations, Mr.. Pete Stations
Miss Cora Williams. April the 18th,
1918. Miss Matte M. Rucks and Miss
MINER D. Belle Jenkins spent the
night with Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Whorton,
a delightful supper was enjoyed, the
dining room was beautifully decorated
with flowers, five course menu was
served, and also delightful break
fast. The Woman's Auxiliary met at
the home of Mrs. Sarah Ward, Thurs
day April 1S, 1918. The house was
called to order by the President. Song
by the Secretary, Miss Matte M.
Rucks. Prayer by the President, Mrs
Doshie Whorton. Mrs. Eta Rucks
read the Goth Psalm. The President
declared the house ready for business
Two course menu was served. The
Auxiliary reported to meet with Mrs.
Alice Whorton. Miss lima jenkins
of Smyrna is visiting her aunt, MRS.
Eta Rucks Of Lebanon. A two o'clock
dinner was given at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. John Willie Whorton to COM
pliment their cousin, Miss Nina Jen-
kins of Smyrna. The Guests were
ushered into the beautiful dining
room which was decorated with beau
tiful flowers. A three course menu
was served. The Guests were present
and among whom were Miss Matte
M. Rucks, Mrs. John Ward, Mr.. }. L.
Watkins, Mr.. Clarence Whorton, Miss
Alberta Rucks, and they also enjoyed
delightful game of eleven spread
and other games, that night and the
guests departed at 1870 p. m. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Webbs gave delight
full dinner, Sunday evening, April 9TH,
1918 in honor of Miss Matte M.
Rucks and Miss Nina d. Belle
Jenkins of Smyrna, a three course
menu was served. A number were
present and among whom were her
Grandmother and Grandfather lr-
and Mrs. Joe Whorton, Mr.. and MRS
John Willie Whorton, Mrs. Tom Level
Miss Sarah Hurd Miss Isebelle Hurd'
Mr.. Frank Hurd, Miss Matte M
Rucks, Mr. Clearance Whorton, Miss
MINER jenkins. Mrs. Woshie Whor'
ton. Mrs. Sarah Ward and Mrs
Georgia Webb, were the guests OF
Mrs. Eta Rucks this morning. Miss
Matte M. Rucks, Miss MINER d. Belle
Jenkins, were the guests OF Mrs
Doshie Whorton this afternoon.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-04-26
BELL BUCKLE.

We are expecting great time in
Bell Buckle at the May Festival be-
ginning Monday night, May the 9Th.
given by the A. M. e. Church. Mt.
Zion Baptist Church is also preparing
for May Festival in the near future.
Splendid services at the A. M. E.
Church, Sunday. Rev. T. G. White
was in town, preached at 1880, Sun
day school was largely attended at
Mt. Zion Church with Mr.. John Bal
ley at his post. Mrs. Nora Adams,
Mr.. Robert Cooper, M. l.. Hawkins,
and Mrs. Ella Hawkins are on the
sick list, also Mr.. Lawson Roper, we
hope for them a speedy recovery.
Miss Matte Sue Marlin and Miss Ed
die Burke visited relations in Hunts
Vile, Ala. They were accompanied
on their return by Mr.. Robert Marlin
Mrs. Fannie Fugitt Of Dayton, Ohio
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Nelson Ray. Rev. Thurman Whit
left Monday for Columbia. Mr.
Burrell Tillman of Camp Meade was
in our town Monday visiting his
mother. Quite number of friends
called to see him. There are several
more of our boys to answer the cal
of Uncle Sam on the 9th, among the
number are Albert Rankins, Waymar
White, Clyde Short, R. T. Tillman
Thurman White. Miss Bell Tillman
Mrs. Sarah Wells were seen Monday
afternoon on the West side of town
visiting Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Miller
Mrs. Ada Scruggs, Mrs. Matte Mar
lin spent Sunday afternoon visiting
the sick. Mrs. Rosa Cannon, who ha
been very sick is out again. Mr.. ant
Mrs. Nelson Ray spent several day
in Shelbyville at the bedside of Col
Ray.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-04-26
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or shine. Don't forget this last win
ter when it was bad. boys. Boys,
save your money; the war is on. The
employees Of the n. c. & st. l.. r. R.
Company, west of Nashville, received
another very nice increase of wages
from April, We hope war will end
but we are proud to believe it has
made conditions better in many
ways. The colored people seem to
be doing well in this part of the
country, owning land in town and
in the country; and they are great
church people, but they are not so
religious as to be forgetful of ac-
cumulating some of the worlds goods
and wearing some slippers while
here on earth. AS a whole, the Ne
groes Of Benton County are a whit
behind the Negroes of any other
county. | am proud to say the white
people here are not so prejudiced
that they overlook Negro education
but rather do all they can to promote
its welfare.
its welfare. Miss Nettie Strightlen
visited Hollow Rock Sunday and re
ports pleasant trip.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-04-26
CAM DEN.

We arrived here from Fayetteville,
Tenn, April 18th and enjoyed a very
strengthening meeting at the C. NJ.
E. Church the following Sunday, at
which place we were introduced by
the pastor to make talk for the
Nashville Globe. We only spoke on
the same line as We did over at the
Baptist church few Sundays ago.
The same were in the Globe of Mar
18th on Page 6, trying to get the peo>
pie to see the inspiration our chill
dren could get from reading of the
great men and women of the race
in colored newspapers. We will re-
peat it again in our travelling around
among our people, which is very
frequent. We find that they support
the other mans papers yet claim
they are not able to take our papers,
not even one. We tried to talk on
the line of colored enterprise. Mrs.
Annie Donlow, the mother of Mr.. |.
II. Donlow, our assistant agent at
this place, who says he will do what
he can for the Globe, is visiting her
daughter in Paducah, Ky. Miss Ida
M. Jennings will be in this city the
9th en- route to Jackson, Tenn. The
pastor of the G. M. e. Church was at
his post last Sunday. His sermons
were strengthening and ENCOURAGING.
We regret that his name slipped our
memory A call from Uncle Sam
came to Camden last week for the
drafted men and they have been
promptly notified to leave here APR
Goth. So the ladies got busy at once
to give the boys grand time. The
boys that were called were Mr.. vii.
liam Fisher, Mr.. Ed Williams, Mr.
Laden Sims, Mr.. Willie Jennings
the brother of Miss Ida NJ. Jennings
our eX-teacher, whom we regard as
teacher of rare ability She will
visit Fayetteville soon. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dennis Pate are visiting home
people this week. Mr.. and Mrs
Warren Yorbor of Illinois are with
his mother this week. They left
Sunday for Nashville, visiting
friends of that city. They will also
visit Murfreesboro before returning
home. Mr.. Allen McClue returned
from Paducah, Ky, where she Wis
tied her daughter, Mrs. Callie Tharp
Mrs. Josephine Montgomery just re
turned from Clinton, Ky, visiting
her son, Robert. Mrs. Ellen Pate is
here from Charleston, S. G. Miss
Nettie Tharp of Jackson, Tenn, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Ann Yorber
Son Brothers show and big trained
wild animals will be in town May
and report two performances, rair
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-04-26
TUlLAHOMA,

Rev. d. ]. Tate is still conducting
a very successful revival at the Bap-
fist church. Everybody seems to be
spiritually alive. Rev. Tate is still
assisted by the local pastor and Rev.
Bloodworth Of Chattanooga. Rev. ].
B. Marchbanks was in Wartrace Sun
day. Mrs. Samuel Harris and Mrs.
VIM. Weaver united with the Mt.
Zion Baptist Church. A. B. Curtis
is putting business together this
week for the N. c. & T. R. R. Rev.
Busbee was at Christiana last Sun
day. He was accompanied by Mr..
Bill Weaver. Mr.. Henry Clendenen
was called home last week to be
present at the bedside of his mother
who is quite sick. Herman Smith
has accepted position with the
Hurricane Hall Co. MIR. Roy Gill is
rolling dirt in Georgia this week.
Mrs. Sallie Bum Womack and daugh-
ter, Ophelia WOmack, Of Jackson
vile, Fla, are spending few days
with Mr.. VIM. Hunt and wife. Mrs.
Laura Clehdenen is still quite sick
at this writing. Mr. Bud Johnson is
quite sick at the residence of Mrs.
Mary Moore. Mrs. Winnie Slack will
leave soon for Pittsburg, Pa, where
she will join her husband. Read the
Globe like Napoleon Taylor and you
will always keep posted Mr.. George
Moore was in Nashville Saturday
watching the street cars run. Good.
George, go again. The Rev. Halli,
burton of HALEY is great singer
and song composer. See Mrs. Annie
Culley and she will tell the rest Mt
Bob Jones Of Louisville, KY, is here
on a few days visit to his sister,
Mrs. Matte Soah. DR.. Jones and
wife were live wires in the Baptist
, church last Sunday night. Rev. Hay,
wood filled the pulpit for Rev. D. ]
Tate last Sunday night. Little Miss
Queena Annie Arnold is sick this
week. Mr.. o. o. Clendenen came uI
Sunday to be present at the bedside
of his mother, who is quite sick al
this writing. For all the news read
the Globe like Oscar Shelton. Mrs
Lizzie Johnson Of Winchester was
called home last Monday to be pres
ent at the bedside of her son, Bud
| who is quite sick. Miss Pearl Car
I ter will leave soon for Springfield
Tenn, where she will spend a par
of the summer. Mitchell Cawthorne
who has recently moved here from
Nashville, has purchased 50-foot lo
on Jackson street and is erecting E
new repair shop. Miss Fannie Mel
son is expecting to leave soon fol
Chattanooga, where she will visi
friends and relatives. Mrs. LON;
Scott is sick this week. Read thu
Globe and keep posted like Mr.. Wal
ter Smith.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-04-26
BRENTWOOD.

The ParentT Teachers Association
met Thursday, April 18th, at school
The meeting was called to order by
the president, Mrs. Dobson. After
devotional exercises Miss TIaygood
the supervisor, was introduced to
the parents by Miss Johnson. AL
though Miss Haygood was not a
stranger she at one time taught
here. She made a very interesting
talk. The investigating committee
made their report. They reported
having found the homes in very
good condition. We are having quite
a success with our association. Mrs.
Jessie Johnson, Mrs. Anita Brown,
and Mr.. Frierson are on the sick
list. This cool weather has put
quite check to the progress of the
farmer and quite a number of the
sick list. The B. o, Society No. 1902
is. expecting to have their installa-
ton Sunday night.