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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-04-18

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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-04-18

iio is only one of hundred similar reports made
by canvasserS for Liberty Loan subscriptions THAI
oi the splendid loyalty of this courageous woman and
compare 1t with your own. Is not her patriotism finer
@ tnah your own Is not her sense of honor and duty
and fairness nobler thanyours? '
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-30
Watersmeet News.

Mrs. j. Mcdonald returned home
from Oshkosh Thursday where she
was visiting her daughter.
Mrs. Geo. Nugent was an Ironwood
visitor Thursday.
John Maher spent Friday in Monico.
Chas Hodges of Rhineander was
here on business Thursday.
Mrs Thompson of Fullers left Tues
day to visit relatives at Three Lakes.
Miss Kathrine Maher went to Mont
co Saturday to visit relatives.
Bert Pennington of Chicago is here
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j .
A. Pennington.
George bellies was an Eagle River
visitor Friday.
Herbert Durkee of Stevenson, Mimi.
returned home Saturday after spend
ing the past ten days here visiting his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Durkee.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-30
Illinois Snow Drifts.

4 letter from Mrs. George
Wood, formerly a resident OF
tbe town of Lincoln, living now
at Niles Center, ILL.,, shows that
Wisconsin isn't the only state
where snowdrifts reach to the
top of the house, and where
trains are abandoned for days
at time. She tells of the big
two day storm which recently
visited that section of Illinois
where she lives, and which block
ed traffic and caused the average
householder to dig himself out of
that fluffy stuff which has al
Wavs been accredited as a pro-
duct of North Wisconsin. Let
Us further add that this winter
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-30

Fay Department has charge of the
canteen or ships store, as it is called
from what information I am able to
OBTAIN | will be put up for rating in
a lew weeks. Possibly the examina-
ton will come sooner, but [ am pre-
pared.
l would like to tell you of the trips
ana experiences on board ship but
this would be useless as the censor
has pair of clippers handy to elm
mate all details regarding the ship.
Life is not as dull aboard ship now
as upon my entry. Entertainments
are given every other day if possible,
and then being acquainted with the
boys and the ship, makes life more
smooth.
MY brother Walter is in the draft
but has not been called yet He tried
TO enlist but his height kept him off
The books. | first attempted to enlist
III the Marine Corps but my feet pre-
vented there. The recruiting officer
looked at Walter and with a wink
told the marine detailed there to 90
and get the maui and pound him
down few more inches.
l sincerely hope that this country
Will not have to call another draft
but will have the kaiser Ono capital)
IN place where his voice will not be
heard over the roar of the fire.
Sincerely hoping that yon and Mrs.
Everett had most enjoyable Christ
mas and Happy New Year and with
my best regards to both, | am,
BILLY NoRLANDER
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-30

!, Wisconsinites can brag of the
oalmy weather we have enioved
so tar, with its minimum amo,,n+
OF snowfall and zero weather al
most every single day for the
past two months. And at that.
we feel like apologizing to our
st. Louis friend, N F. Niederlan-
der, whom we convinced for the
past SIX or eight years that "Oc-
toper IN wisconsin was one glo-
rlous dream''-until he caught us
this fall with one of the worst
Octobers ever known in history
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-30
Letter From Ed. Draeger.
Camp Greene, N. C.
Jan. 21, 1918.


Hello Dick: -How is good old Eagle
RiverP Is it still on the map as it
used to be? | suppose you and Alfred
Morgan and the bunch have been fish
ing and caught one of those big pick
erel in Dam lake-or was it a musk
ratP Well, if it was either, certain
ly wish | could try my hand at it.
Fishing is out of my line at present
and l don't know how long it will be
before | will be back to catch trout
to skin that little prize of Alex Hig-
gins or Bob Dyer. Well at any rate,
I'm coming back when we have the
kaiser cleaned up.
At present | am in Camp Greene,
n. &. | have been tran sferred from
Artillery tc Veterinary Corps in the
U. S. Remount Depot. We have about
10000 horses and mules to take care
of and to ship to France, Am expect
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-30
.. S. S. Virginia,
Jan. II, 1918.

Dear Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Yon,
letter of recent arrival received and
glad indeed to hear from you, as
know that your good will is therein
contained and it gives me very much
pleasure to read your ever interesting
letters.
do not remember of telling of the
great feed Uncle Sam gave his bows
for Christmas. Here is the bill of
fare as close as | can remember it:
Roast Turkey and nberrv Sauce
Potatoes and Celery
Green Peas
Gravy
Mince Meat Pie and Ice Cream
Coffee Bread Butter
Assorted Nuts Cigarettes
The day previous to Christmas a
number of boxes were received from
the Red Cross of New York City, filled
with presents for the jackies. The re-
ceiving of the packages was the pin
nacle of joy for the day. The donator
of my package was Marion Wheeler
Cable of Rock Island, Ill. In the pack
age were the following articles: l pr.
sox, paper and pencils, canned heat,
dates, candy, gum, book by Kipling,
trench mirror, and few other things
that come in handy.
Personally l am getting along fine
in my new work and I am making
every effort to show the Pay Depart
ment that am equal to the job. The
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-30

ing to ship myself to France in the
spring to work in the Remount Depot
there.
Last Sunday while going through
the Y. M. c. A., ran across Ed Ben
son. He is in the 18th F. A, and it
sure seems good to meet old friends
when ypu are among so many strange
soldiers.
Wishing you and all of Eagle River
a prosperous year, | remain as ever.
With the Stars and Stripes,
EDMUND DRAEGER,
Remount Depot No 500,
Camp Greene, n. G.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-30
Just to Work.

Everything that happens to us leaves
some trace behind, writes a philoso-
pher. Everything contributes imper-
ceptibly to make us what we are. Yet
it is often dangerous to take strict
account of it. For either we grow
proud and negligent or downcast and
dispirited; and both are equally injuri'
Gus in their consequences. The surest
plans is Just to do the nearest task
that lies before us.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-30
Do Your "Bit"

By employment of thrift,
Great Britain is saving millions
every year from battlefield scrap.
Extend this practice to the
United States and help win the
great war when you buy War
Savings Stamps.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-30
probiblts use of Images.

The Koran prohibits the use OF I'M
ages and symbols in the religious
ceremonies of the strict Turks, or the
internal decoration of the temples ana
mosques, the rule being so strict as
not to permit the martial or civic dec
Grafton of the greatest generals or
other distinguished persons. The adop-
ton of the crescent by the Turks as
a national emblem is an oddly which
has so far remained unexplained.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-30

Over fifty persons, members OF
10 Vomen's club and their
t;snds, were entertained at the
home of Mrs. Amos Radcliffe
Saturday, evening. Mines. Rad
cT4e, A. ". Thorpe and S. w.
Smith entertained at 500. Pro-
reeds of the event will go toward
5efraying expenses of the public
library.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-30
Condition Is Improved.

Rev. and Mrs. Henry Schmitt
returned Friday from Rochester,
MINI. where Mrs. Schmitt re-
ceived hospital treatment. Her
condition shows improvement.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-30

rn,;or and Senior high school
lie rendered a surprise to Miss
E gu. Ellerman at the 6. w.
I Waters home Monday evening,
.bs occasion being the young
t ~ birthday. The evening
mss spent play ing games.
Uofreshments were saved.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-30
Letter From Norlander.

Vim. Norlander on. the U. S. S.
Virginia writes the following let
ter to Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Ever
EFT:
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-30
SOCIAL EVENTS
1a.assssssss:ssssssssssse

c1.;obrides were the popular
81, 90 Of amusement for school
loIu Ionts last week. Most of the
''r ades and many members of
r. oG b;ob school INDUCED in rides
us p,t town and out to homes of
'L;I5ren living in the vicinity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
Argument Completed
 in Contractors Suit

Montgomery, May 0-(Special.) )-Argu- ments were completed in the supreme court today in the case of I. O. Ander- son and other Montgomery contractors against Algernon Blair, contractor for the construction of Camp Sheridan. involv- ing the claim of other contractors that they had an agreement whereby all Mont gomery contractors, excepting one, would participate in the construction of the camp and that the profits would be dis bursed among them.
 Blair contends that there was no other agreement than that he would use other Montgomery contractors if he found their services to be necessary. He claims he did not find them necessary in general construction work and that those he asked to participate refused to do so.
 The Montgomery circuit court decided that there was no binding contract signed by Blair and that moneys turned over to him by the government under the cost plus a percentage of profits basis could not be tied up by legal pro- ceedings
 Montgomery contractors claim they made the contract with Blair when it was seen that no one contractor of this city could be considered because of the size of the construction work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
Summary of Neus F1omAH
 War Fronts and Capitals
By Associated Press

German submarine operations from the harbor of Ostend, Belgium, have been seriously hampered for time if not rendered impossible by daring raid made on the harbOr by the Brit ish Friday morning. An official state ment issued by the British admiralty says the channel leading out of the inner harbor has been completely blocked by the hulk of the old cruiser Vindfctive. which was maneuvered into position under heavy fire and ever. that there is some doubt that the entire channel is blocked, one port saying that the vessel lies at an angle and does not absolutely inter- rupt the of the fairway.
 The German official statement con corning the raid says the attempt was a failure and that the hulk of the old cruiser lies outside of the navigation channel. This report may be com pared to the issued on April 24, the day after the raid on ZeebruGge, which clnimed that no damage was done to the mole or the harbor. Subsc- quent events have proved that the Zee brugge damage was of n serious na- ture.
 It is pointed out that the obstruc- tion in the channel at Ostend will tend to eventually close the harbor through the action of the tides and the rapid sitting up of the harbor.
 If Ostend and Zeebrugge are re- moved as ports from which the Ger man u-bOats may be operated, the Germans apparently will be compelled 10 withdraw their submersibIes to their home ports In this connection 1t is interesting to note that week ago it was announced that the great- est mine field known to naval opera tions had been planted in the North sea to combat the submarine. It was officially stated that the arear of this mine field would be 121,7S2 square miles and that it would be completed by May 15. Some months ago, Ad- miral Jellico of the British navy an- nounced that the submarine menace would he met by August 1 and 1t is possible that he had the blocking of the harbOrs of Zeebrugge and Ostend and the laying of m immense mine field in mind when he made his state- ment.
 While the naval arm of the entente
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
ENJOYABLE OUTING
 AT EAST LAKE PARK
Civic Association Members, Guests of Pleasure Resort,
 Enjoy Attractions

Great crowds filled the driveways, halls. lake. and other amusements at New East Lake last night. The Civic association was the guest of the man agement and the members gave evil dence of thoroughly enjoying the treat given them.
 The dance hall proved the most pop ular resort of the evening. although the other places were by no means deserted A grand march was ar ranged for 10 o'clock in the dance hall for the Civic association's members. It was led by Senator Frank s. White. At the conclusion of the march the national anthem was played by the orchestra during which the entire au- dience arose and stood at attention.
 The free moving, pictures being shown in the park are proving a great attraction. The seats are entirely out of doors and in the cool of the eve- ming, facing the moonlit lake. Many enjoyed this picture to the utmost Free moving pictures and a band con- cert will be given to the guests tc- night.
 All of the attractions have had the finishing touches placed on them. The boats have all been placed in the lake with a brand new coat of paint, and proved popular with the crowd Through the Trenches" and Over the Top" and other attractions, as well ds the old standby the merry go round were all literally patronized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
Miss Wilson to Sing
 for Soldiers at Camp

Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the President, will appear in two concerts at Camp Mcclellan tomorrow under the auspices of the '. M. c. \. The concerts will be for soldiers only and no civil ians will be admitted. Miss Will son is making a tour of the several cantonments in the south, and by special request will appear at the camp at Anniston.
 Miss Wilson is vocalist of much ability, possessing a lyric soprano voice of rare sweetness and power. She will give the first concert to- morrow in the exchange of the 10th regiment, and the second in that of the 1I2th regiment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
NEWS OF ENSLEy

The Progressive Study club met with Mrs. Earl McLin yesterday afternoon, at which time the topic for study was "So- cialism." The response to roll call was names of noted socialists, after which the programme followed. "The Differ ence Between Real Socialism and Anar- chy," Mrs. J. B. Goodwin: Socialism in Holland" Mrs. c. J. Severin: "So- cialism and Socialistic Tendencies" Mrs J. T. Lowery. read by Mrs. F. O. Har- ris Fundamental Principles of Expres- sion"' was ably discussed by Mrs. Earl McLin, and Dr.. Bond talked interest ingly on "Osteopathy." Two attractive features of the programme was a patri- otic song by Mrs c. J. Severin and a reading, "A Millinery Melee" Miss Be- atrie Bell. The guests of the club were: Mrs. Lawrence Pennington, Mrs. T: L. Lennox, Mrs. W. w. Garrett, Jr., and Mrs. Sam Fowlkes.
 The members of the Philathea class of the First Methodist church in Ensley vite all women of the district to at tend the class meeting Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock, at which time Mothers Day exercises will be given. An at tractive feature of the programme will be a sketch of the author of Mothers Day.
 Rev I. A. White of Marietta, Ga, is spending the week end with his son, John R. White, en route to the Southern Bap tst convention at Hot Springs, Ark.
 The preparatory cottage prayer meet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
False Pretense Charged

Montgomery, May 1O,-(Special.) )-Be- cause he obtained money on the conten- ton that Governor Henderson had led the list when the governor did not sign his name to the paper, William Byrd is charged with obtaining money by false pretense in the court of common pleas. and John Moffat secretary to the gov ernor and o. A. Adams, recording secre- lary. have been summoned as witnesses Byrd claimed his family needed assist ance ana that the governor had recog- nized his right to solicit funds for them ny making subscription Moffat and Aaams followed suit in the belief that the governor really subscribed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
Library Association of Alabama Discusses Fate
 of Mobile Institution

Montgomery, May 10.-(Special) Dr. Thomas M. Owes was reelected president of the Alabama Library as- sociation at the closing session of the annual meeting today, and the fol- lowing other officers were reelected: Carl H. Milan of Birmingham, first vice president; Prof. J. R. Rutland of Au- burn, second vice president Miss Laura M. Elmore of Montgomery. treasurer. and Miss Gertrude Ryan of Montgomery. secretary.
 The association adopted resolutions urging public spirited citizens of Mo bile to maintain the public library and dep1oring the fact that the manage ment has considered closing it because of lack of support.
 Dr. P. B. Hill of Brooklyn, N r., chairman of the finance committee of the American Library association also urged that some plan be worked out for the support of the library even if the Alabama Library association is forced to support it.
 Members of the association were car- ried through Camp Sheridan and aTay- Tor aviation field after the last sion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
GERMANS ISSUE DENIAL

Berlin, May 10.-(Via London).-The British attempt to blockade the har- bor of Ostend was failure, according to an official statement issued today. An old cruiser, entirely battered to pieces, lies aground before the harbor outside the navigation channel, and the entrance to the harbor is quite free the statement continues.
 The text reads:
 "At o'clock Friday morning British naval forces, after a violent lombard ment, again made a bloekading attack on Ostea1 Several enemy ships, ships under the protection of artificial fog, tried to force their way into the har5or, but were driven off by the excellently di- rected fire of our coastal batteries.
 An old cruiser, entirety battered to pieces, lies aground before the harbor outside the navigation channel The en- trance to the harbor is quite free. "Only dead men were found on board the stranded vessel Two survivors Of the crew had leaped overheard and were captured, according to information so far received.
 At least two enemy motor boats were shot away and one monitor was badly oamage1 The blockading attempt, there fore has been compeltely foiled. Once again the eremy has sacrificed human lives and vessels in vain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11

nations was busy on the Belgian coast the military forces were engaged in local fighting in the Ypres and Somme sectors. The French made notable advance at Grivesnes, where they took the part of the town which had been in German hands for three weeks. Along the front to the north there were scattering engagements, notably at Aceluy wood, north of Albert, where the contending armies are striving for strategic ground. There were also small operations in the Kennel hill front. southwest of Ypres.
 There have been the usual local en- gaeements between patrols on the Itnl- ian and Macedonian fronts, but noth- ing approaching n general engagement has been fought.
 Pope Benedict has set aside June 20 as n day to be observed in the Cath oiic church of the world as day for prayers that peace may be restored to the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
GRADUATION RECITAL

The graduation recital of Mrs Wal ton Smith and Miss Florence Grey Patton. which was given this evening al the High school auditorium under the direction of Mrs Annie Glenn Grove, was greeted by a large and ap- preciative audience of music lovers
 The stage was artistically decorated for the occasion in ferns, palms and cut flowers making a beautiful set ting for the young ladies who ap- peared at this time. The young grad uates were assisted by Miss Roqac- more of Birmingham, a talented dra- matic reader
 The programme was opened with Kroeger's "Triumphal March," by Mrs Smith, and was followed by PoIon- aise. Op. 53, Aflat, by Miss Patton The reading of "The Ballad of the East and West" was beautifully given by Miss Roquemore. The entire pro- gramme was well arranged and pro- fessionally handled, but the numbers which deserve especial mention were: Carnival Franks" by Schumann; Beethoven's sonata, Op. 9, No. 1, and the "Danse," from Debussy, a French composer. Following the programme the young ladies were presented their diplomas by Andrew c. Mitchell in a brief but most appropriate talk
 DANCING PARTY
 The dancing party, which was given
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
NE WS OF BESSEMER
MISS BERNEY cILLEN, corre.ponden.

the contracting parties, was that of Miss Nellie Kirkpatrick of this city and Sergt. w B. Tripplett The cere- mony was solennized last night at the home of Mrs. Strolson at Battle Creek, Mich. Miss Kirkpatrick is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. A. Kirk patrick of this city, and has for the past two years been in training at the Battle Creek sanitarium.
 Miss Mary McDaniels and J. E. Me- Curdy were quietly married last night at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Edward McCurdy, at Johns. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. MT. Parsons, in the pres ence of a few relatives and intimate friends MT. and Mrs McCurdy left immediately for 10-days' trip to New Orleans, and upon their return, will make their home at Johns
 The many friends of Lieut.. Bruce Snider in this city will be glad to learn that he has received an appoint ment as first lieutenant and made assistant to the commanding officer in the bakers school, at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
MILLER CALLS OFF
 WILLARD FULTON
 CONTEST IN RING
Says Public Sentiment Ad- verse, Hence Decision. Champion Acquiesces.
 No Word From Fulton

Chicago, May 10.-Col J. c. Miller, manager of the proposed heavyweight cham pionship fight between Jess Will lard and Fred Fulton on July 4, to- night called off the bout because they found public sentiment opposed to it.
 Both Willard and Fulton have been notified of his decision, Colonel Mil Ter announced. Willard. in a statement issued tonight. declares that he will abide by Mil1ers decision. Fulton who is in California, was notified by telegraph
 Finding public sentiment in oppo- sition to the proposed worlds heavy weight champion fight between Cham pion Jess Willard and Fred Fulton on July A." Colonel Miller said in his statement, q have called off the bout.
 "It was my first effort in the pro motion of a boxing contest, and on my part it was sportsmanshp that prompted my efforts. l went into 1t simply for the purose of staging a chamionship fight, and were it not for the fact that sentiment is against it. due to the war, l am certain that 1 could have staged the contest as I had planned"
 Willard, in announcing his decision to abide by Miller's decision, says that he is ready to fight any time public sentiment indicates that there should be a championship battle. His state ment follows:
 At the solicitation of Colonel Mill Ter, I agreed to re-enter the ring to defend my title against Fred Fulton on July i. l was under the impression that the public demanded that l fight, so I consented. Now, however, it seems that conditions have changed and that the public does not want me to battle I have placed the matter of matching me up to Colonel Miller en- tirely If he has called off the bout, I shall abide by his decision.'