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JONESVILIE.

The proceeds from the supper April 25
amounted to SIS which was divided be-
tween the Kings Daughters and Red
Cross.-Mrs. German. who has just passed
her S0th birthday. is able to do her house,
work and with her sons help has done
her spring house cleaning.-Mr. and Mrs.
Verne Tomlinson and son Of Barre spent
Sunday at Mrs. Pease's.-Mrs. Mark Alger
has returned to Huntington after spend
ing a few days with Mrs. Cynthia Hap
good and Mrs. lila Alger.-Len Cague is
working for II. c. Gleason.-F. H. Chess
more left Tuesday noon for Boston for a
short stay.-Miss Florence Sails Of Bur-
lington was a weekend visitor at the
home of Miss Alice Canton.-Mrs. J. B.
Atkins was given a surprise Saturday eve
ming at the home Of her sister. Mrs.
Douglas, In honor Of her birthday.
Frank Canton also was given a surprise
the same evening In honor of his 18th
birthday.-The louisville Dramatic club
had get-together evening at the home
Of w. A. Church Monday evening, where
a supper was served this took the form
Of a farewell for Benjamin Douglas, who
left Wednesday for Camp Devens. where
he enters the hospital corps.-Mr. and
Mrs. Cassius Farr were In town Saturday.
Miss Helen Nash is working in the store.
MIR. and Mrs. Richard Fiddock were re-
cent visitors in town.-James Strong of
the U. S. navy. who Is stationed at the
Brooklyn navy yard is at home on a ten
days furlough.
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MILTON,

At the Methodist Church. morning
service Sunday at 10:A. Sunday school
will convene at noon: evening, 1880.
prayer meeting Thursday at Mrs. Jennie
Wells. Union services Sunday for the
future will be the last Sunday evening
In every month until further notice
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ENOSBURC.

The Odd Fellows and Harmony Rebekah
Lodges Of Enosburg Falls celebrated the
Goth anniversary Of the institution Of the
odd Fellows in the United States by at
tending service at Memorial Church
April %-Ernest Hardie is working for
f. M. Wright.-Mrs. LaCross and daugh-
tiers. Alice and Lena, have returned home
from spending q week in Berkshire
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WEST BOLTON.

The members of Unity Grange gave a
very pleasant entertainment and supper
at their hall Friday evening. Nearly
s76 was realized. which is to be used in
buying a Liberty bond.-Miss Maud
Hopkins Of North Underhill was an over
Sunday guest Of her sister, Miss Mabel
Hopkins. Mrs. Byron Jones is spending
the week in Burlington a guest Of her
sister, Mrs. Lucia Streeter.-Alfred H.
Ganoung of Colgate Divinity school,
Hamilton, N. Y, will preach at the Bap-
fist Church during the summer months
commencing May 12.-Mss Ethel Machia
of Jonesville was a recent visitor at Mrs.
Louise Forbes.-Mr. and Mrs. j. H.
Smith visited their daughter. Mrs. Henry
Bartlett. at Underhill Center Sunday
The Ladies' Aid and Willing Workers So
ceties met Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. Julia Gregory.
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ESSEX CENTER

reunion of the class of ~ Of the
f. c. /. was held at the home of Charles
Davis Of Essex. Those of the class
present were Mrs Mary Davis Wise of
Norwood, Mass, Mrs. Lois Osgood Leach
and Miss NJ. Alvina Pratt Of Essex, the
other member, Mrs. Alice Simonds Piper
Of Brattleboro. being unable to attend.
After a bountiful dinner the gathering
was pleasantly entertained with music.
each narrating his or her experience
since the class parted to enter lifes
school. Much credit was due to Miss
Priscilla Wise. as her selections were very
entertaining. After a visit and treat
to new maple sugar the gathering broke
up. hoping to meet again in the near
future. with ali members present.
The funeral of Mrs. Emma Dixon was
held Wednesday at 200 p. m. at her late
home on the Bingham hill road and was
largely attended. The bearers were her
two sons, Amos and Samuel. E. NJ. Hur-
son, Ira Murverhill Il. b. Day and Fred
Pecor. The Rev. J. S. Allen officiated. -
Mrs. Albert Packquett was called to South
Royalton Tuesday night by the serious
illness of her daughter, Mrs. Harlow
Thompson.
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Mass, are with Mr.. Seguin's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Seguln. for an extended
visit.-Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ball, who
have spent the winter with friends in
town. have returned to their home at
Hinesburg village.-Dr. F. w. Chamber
lain and family Of Lansing, Mich, who
we're called here by the death of Mrs.
Chamberlaln's father, DR.. varney, has
returned to Michigan, leaving Mrs Cham
berlain and daughter, who will spend the
summer with Mrs. varney. In Charlotte.
Burton T.. Beers and family of Jericho
and Howard Stearns and family of Bur-
lington were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer Fonda Sunday.-Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Gill and two sons Of Burlington
visited Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. vanderhoof,
Mrs. Gills parents. Sunday.-The condi-
ton Of Mrs. Edward Bessett, who is i'll,
is improving.-Mr. and Mrs. John A. Hart
left April "a for Poultney. where the
former has a position in a machine shop.
Mrs. Eli st. George of Bristol is visit
ing her sister. Mrs. B. J. Carpenter, who
10 M
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HUNTINGTON CENTER.

The Richmond Dramatic club will
present "A Rival by Request" at the
The Red Cross met with Mrs. Sarah
Higley and finished an afghan. Begin
ming with Tuesday they will meet at the
hall.-Georse Fielder has moved into
N. A. Carpenters tenement house,
Supt. w. G. Hartin was in town Monday
and Tuesday visiting schools.-H. W.
Walton began working on the roads
Tuesday-The Home Circle will meet at
the hall May 15-W. b. Taft went to
Richmond Monday to begin work on the
roads there.-Mrs. Ezra Kimball is on
the sick list.
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RICHFORD

The Ladies' Missionary society of the
Baptist Church will meet at the home of
Mrs. E. F. Greene Friday afternoon, May
3, at three o'cloc,.-A representative Of
the Vail Agricultural school gave a talk
In junior study hall Friday morning, sub
5ect. Camp Vail."-The total sale of
thrift stamps in the high school building
ts now s6O9s.-Percy Shangraw. sergeant
major of the headquarters company at
Camp Wadsworth. Spartanburg. s. c.,
who has been visiting at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. e. j. Shangraw,
during the last week, returned to his work
Saturday.-Miss Katherine Garvin of
Woodsville, N. H.. Is visiting at the home
of her mother. Mrs. E. G. Garvin, and sis
ter. Mrs. +. c. Wheeler.
Mrs. Jane Sears. widow of Jesse Sears,
aged nearly 81 years, died of paralysis
Tuesday. April %, at the homo Of her
daughter. Mrs. Maurice l.. Smith, with
whom she resided. She was born in Rich
ford and has always resided here and
was the daughter of the late Nathaniel
Noyes. Mrs. Sears is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. Heenan Pattee. Mrs Will
liam Pattee. Mrs. Il. j. Corliss and Mrs.
Maurice l.. Smith. also by one son, Alder
Sears. all of this place.
Gerald w. Durkee. Daniel Guy Jacobs
Harold Albert Warner and Albert S. Gre.
(Continued ON Dage fOuv.)
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(Cestinued ON psss four,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17
ELECT A REAL MAN TO OF.
FICE OF DISTRICT JUDGE

"The voters Of Yuma county are 60
ing to be given an opportunity at the
general election this fall to vote for
real man for district Judge, and
that man is L. C. Stephenson of Fort
Morgan. Mr.. Stephenson has lived in
this district since 1885; he is one Of
the most able lawyers in eastern COL
orado, one who is regarded by the at
torneys of the district as being thor
oughly capable for this high office,
where justice will be meted out to
the poor man as well as to the mil
lionaire, be he a republican or a demo-
crat.
"The taxpayers will have the salts
faction of knowing that Judge Steph-
enson will curtail the expense of this
office as far as it is consistent with
proper administration of the busi-
ness of the court. He will endeavor
to enforce the laws Of the land and
will give such attention to this office
that the voters of the 18th Judicial
District will never have any regrets
in electing him district Judge. L. C.
Stephenson is real man.. real law
yer, and one who has got the back
bone to perform his duties as district
judge; one who can look every man
in the face and say without fear or
favor l have done my duty as l saw
it."-Yuma Times.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17
JUDGE H. P. BURKE DESERVING

For the twelve the Thirteenth Judicial District
has had the fortune to have the district presided
in the of Judge p Burke of Sterling As the
term draws close his many friends admirers realize
loss Of able Judge Burke candidate
ton for district Judge but instead candidate the republican
say that the voters Of Sedgwck county are
well of Judge Burkes ability the Supreme Court
tate this fact by giving him splendid support the polls
the general election Nov 5th will be Sedgwk countys
opportunity express their of who
twelve has efficiently and fearlessy conducted the a
that large number of Judge Bure friends and admirers here
realize that his term district judge in the thirteenth judicial
district to terminate and they hope for his his
candidacy for Judge of the Supreme Court honor of which he
is most deserving.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17
MRS. NELLIE NICHOLS CANDIDACY

The candidacy of Mrs. Nellie Nichols for the office of
clerk is meeting the approval of large number of people, and
hear favorable comments from who
who has held the office the eight at
salary of $75O part of this period in addition husband
receiving good compensation for his services deputy clerk
This has made Mr. and Mrs Labaree handsome and
people feel that they should give such
Mrs Nichols who has two little children to support she being
Nichols well qualified to perform the duties of the office
efficient
Mrs Nichols busy these days interviewing the rea
tive to her candidacy and receiving much
all sides Her has been candidate for the office Of
county clerk four times and each time being differ
ent political tickenow she is asking for the office for fifth
time different ticket from of which she has y
been elected This fact will also be disadvantage Mrs Lab
in making her campaign for reelection for fifth term
Mrs Nichols working hard to win the office which she asks
Of the voters Of the county in order that she may properly
time leaving the wife with two dependents Indications
that Mrs Nichols will receive large support at the polls Nov 5h
which will be justly warranted
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17
COUNTY TREASURER
J. A. RUNDALL

/ have been nominated as the
republican candidate for, the Of
flee of County Treasurer of Sedg-
wick county and wish to announce
to the voters of the county that I
will appreciate their support At
the general election to be held Nov
ember 5, 1918. II elected, l pledge
to perform the duties of the office
in an efficient manner and to the
best interests of the citizens Of
Sedgwick county.
JESS JOHNSON,
Republican Candidate for the Of
flee of County Treasurer If
Sedgwick County.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17
HODGES SHOULD BE ELECTED

Cast vote for H. H. Hodges republican candidate
the office of county commissioner and doing will be
sole individual 'plums' Mr. Hodges who will
look after the affairs of the county to the best interests of the
people and has axe grind such the with
Mr. Hodges is firm believer the making and main
the expenditure of the county funds in conservative but
nocal manner He not politician but making the for
with the people and the time has to put the his
asking favors Of the this county many past
and seeks the office with only in that
getting in closer the inside with his colleagues Wagner and
Fry order that he will have the power sharpen the knife
and cut the meonspittng three Mr. Parker has met
his waterloo against of the Hodges cabre
Of the county have chance evidence this fact polls
November 5th Make mind to vote for Hodges
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17
COUNTY SURVEYOR

Having received the unanimous en-
dorsement Of the Republican party for
the office of Surveyor Of Sedgwick
county, l wish to announce my candi-
dacy for reelection. During the past
two years my efforts have been d.
rected specifically to promote the
cause of new and better highways.
The building Of good roads is of the
utmost importance in an agricultural
community in order to facilitate the
production of farm produce and the
marketing of crops. The ideals and
principles which have been endorsed
in the winning of the war, I shall sup
port in every respect.
EARL C. HAMILTON.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17

The republican candidates. o. S. Thunderstorm for sheriff
Mcary for county Emma Carlson for county
pernendent Schools Earl Hamilton county surveyor
each asking reelection their merits and will
dispute the fact that they have performed the duties of their
specve offices efficient and the best interests
citizens Of Sedgwick county Each of these candidates
number supporters who will cast their in their
favor Nov h and having will have rghtfuy placed
confidence Trustworthy officials whose efforts will be
1.-The the do their duty and thus keep their
pledges to the people of the county.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

have been nominated as the repub-
lican candidate for the office If
County Superintendent of Schools and
hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for reelection at the General
Election to be held November 5. 1918.
Your support will be appreciated.
EMMA CARLSON.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17

Bear mind important fact-f to elect Oliver
ShOup and want him to give the eff
cent public service must him with who
heartily sympathy with his and perfect harmony with
the platform upon which Mr.. Shoup makes the
Therefore is that only should for
the other state nominees the ticket but for state
and who will enact legislation to
is not enough reforms demanded by the Republicans
elect Mr. Shoup to the chair but he must have
Republican General Assembly to support his efforts.
Governor Gunter supported the in all
and the democratic Colorado repudated
Guner the polls when presented for denomination
The Democratic party be held responsible for the defeat
the suffrage bill The Republicans for and the
Democrats against it. There trouble in locating the
sponsbty defeat the which the President
himself declared to be vital war
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17
SELECT THE CAPABLE NAN

The important natter to consider
his or her choice for Which
b parties will conduct the
along safe and lines with the
money Which of the two will be competent
General Assembly with estimates probable expenditures
each and every department of the satte
the will be able conduct each
within its appropriation!
Measured by the foregoing standard the official records
that lyman cannot the
has been warden the state penena
has applied to the General Assembly each biennial period
regularly but has failed conduct the affairs
institution with sufficient efficiency
without creating deficiencies is being claimed by Mr.
and his that the penentiary sesuppong
the records show the
He has been warden of the penenary
past He has applied to the General Assembly biennial
for appropriations for the and support
and he has been given the
but has failed to conduct the affairs of the institution
with efficiency to get through without
atng deficiencies.
Elect Mr. Shoup and he will exhibit the
Judgment to make estimates when asking
good judgment to make accurate estimates when
and then conduct the business of the
state omanan each department within the appropriation
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17
COUNTY COMMISSIONER

have been nominated as the repub-
lican candidate for the office of
County Commissioner for the First
Commissioner District of Sedgwick
County and l hereby announce my
self as candidate for election at the
General Election to be held Nov
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17
COUNTY ASSESSOR

have been nominated rs the reput-
lican candidate for the office Of
County Assessor and I hereby
announce myself as q candidate for
election at the General Election, Nov.
5, 1918. Your support will be appre-
ciated.
J. A. McCLARY.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHERIFF

Having been nominated, hereby am
nounce myself as candidate on the
republican ticket for reelection to the
office of sheriff of Sedgwick county.
If reelected pledge to perform the
luties of the office in an efficient man.
ner. Your support will be appreci-
ated.
o. S. THUNDERSTORM.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17
COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER

l have been nominated as the repub-
lican candidate for the office of
County Clerk and Recorder and hereby
announce myself as candidate for
election at the General Election, Nov.
5, 1918. Your support will be appre-
ciated.
MRS. NELLIE NICHOLS.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17

Colorado stable than before
this shall have closed The tax payers Of the state will
have heavier obligations aid paying interest
debts they should demand the strictes public
fairs safer be found to administer such govern
ment than candidates by the Republicans from Sena
tor down the line to University Regents 1t is
one tickets presented to Colorado voters
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17
ED LOWE FOR CORONER

Love- the republican candidate for county has
contest for office opponent DR. G. F. Ewing having
listed with the colors Mr. Lowe well and favoraby
flee insignificant Mr. has consented to the wishes of his
many let his the ticket
His many friends the polls and give
large that the make the deficiencies
curing compensation he will receive for the
ties of the office
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-10-17
NOTICE

We expect in few days shipment
of Fordson Tractors. One or two Of
the tractors are not yet sold. Get in
JULESBURG MOTOR co.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-16

While Austria was preparing her
note to the belligerent nations pro-
posing that they meet in informal
discussion of peace terms In a neu-
trail country, Germany was making
ready to make another offer of separ-
ate peace to Belgium. 1t was an
nounced that the Belgian government
has been approached with a proposal
that IL she will remain neutral during
the remainder of the war Germany
is ready to withdraw to the frontiers
that were violated in August, 1914.
1t is affirmed from Berlin that the
Austrian government acted on its
own initiative In sending out Its peace
proposals, but the offer of Germany
to Belgium points to what may be
said to be more than a coincidence
and probably desperate peace Of
fensiye" is now well under way.
If Official sentiment is reflected by
newspaper comment at the entente
capitals the efforts of the central
powers to reach a peace by negotia-
ton are doomed to failure.
Even in the German press there
seems to be little hope that the AL
lies will agree to meet representa-
tives of the Central Powers.
Along the battle line American at
tention is directed chiefly at the front
In Lorraine where the Americans are
under FIRE from the fortress Of Metz
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-16
THIEVES ENTER
WARR RESIDENCE
Secure Several Hundred Dol
lars Worth of JeWelry
in Robbery
Sneak thieves are again busy in the

Sneak thieves are again busy In the
southern portion OF the city.
The home of w. H. War;, general
secretary of the local Y. M. c. A, at
81 Lewis street, was entered Saturday
night and jewelry valued at several
hundred dollars taken. On the same
night a man was seen prowling about
the home of Stacy NJ. Coutts, 81
Kearny avenue, and 1t is believed the
Coutts house was also entered but
nothing was taken.
The robbery at the War; home oc-
CURED while Mr.. War; was at the Z.
M. G. A. but his wife and family were
in the house. The thief entered the
second story by going up the back
stairs and cutting through the wire
netting which was nailed on the out
side Of the window. The window was
up and after the netting had been cut,
no trouble was experienced by the
thief In getting into the room. j.
He worked his way through two
bedrooms. rummaging the bureaus
until ne found the most valuable
articles which consisted Of two dia-
mond rings belonging to Mrs. War;
her. valuable gold watch OF Mr..
Wars and leather Jewel case con-
tanning several trinkets.
Upon going upstairs to retire for
the night the robbery was discovered.
It is the belief Of Mr.. War; that the
work was done by one man. The
thief entered the house between 8 and
1890 o'clock.
It was learned this morning that
suspicious actions were taking place
earlier Saturday night at the home OF
Stacy M. Coutts at 81 Kearny avenue.
in the same neighborhood as the War;
home. Mr.. and Mrs Coutts went out
about 1880 I o'clock and returned
about $50. Upon returning they saw
two lights burning In the house. one
in the hall and one upstairs which
had not been lit when they left. as It
was still daylight A search OF the
house followed but no signs of any
intruder were discovered nor was
anything found missing.
Their suspicious aroused by the oc-
currences earlier in the night, Mr..
and Mrs. Coutts kept a sharp lookout
about the house during the night and
about IL o'clock Mrs. Coutts saw n
man make his way through the back
yard and disappear behind some
shrubbery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-16
Consider Austrian Note
Another German Ruse--
Combined Answer
AMERICANS PRESS ON
Now i'm Contact With Main
Line Of Defense Which
Is Strongly Held
(BY THE ASSOCIATED PREss.)

and are apparently making ready for
a drive against the ''Kriemhild" line.
to which the Germans withdrew their
shattered columns from the st.
Mihiel salient. Along this front
American forces are on the threshold
of Germany.
The victory of General Pershing's
men has had more than merely
local effect. German lines to the
southeast have been weakened by the
terrific blow dealt along the heights
Of the Meuse while to the northwest
the Germans are forced to adapt
themselves to the new menace which
has taken from them the cornerstone
Of their positions to the east Of Yer
dun.
Slowly the British are sweeping
nearer the Hindenburg line in Picar-
dy. Maissemy. northwest Of St
Quentin. has been taken from the
Germans who were also forced 0tt Z
HoInon Wood. further south.
The German retirement in Flan-
ders area is still going on, the British
getting closely on the heels of the
enemy as he extr1cates his forces
from the perilous salient into which
he rushed last April.
East of the Ailette and south OF
the Aisne close contact with the en-,
emy rs being maintained by the ALI
lies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-16
Jersey Twelfth TO Report
Draft Registration Result

TRENTON, Sept. 1s-AdIutant
General Gilkyson today wired each To-
cal draft board in the state congratu.
lations upon the fact that New Jer-
sey was the first state having a large
registration. to report its totals ana
twelfth in the entire nation. ssrhis is
due to the speedy and splendid efforts
OF all local boards and their helpers, !"
wired Gillxyson.
The War Department has asked
each state to complete its work in con-
nectton with the recent registration
within 100 days in order TO keep the
stream or men flowing 10 the canton
ments, inasmuch as the supply avniia- :
BILE from the first draft Will be ex-
hausted by that time.