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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01
BOYS WRITE
FROM LOVER THERE

La Pallice, France, Dec. 10, 1918.
My Dear Mama:
AS | have just returned from Paris
on three-day leave, thought that |
would try and scrapc up enough news
to write you a letter.
Well, we came into port about ten
days ago after terrible trip across
the 'pOnd.' We came through two
severe storms on our way over. One
of them was SO severe that all of the
riggings were washed overheard off
of the bow, our life raft was carried
away, and we lost two of our four
life boats. The captain didn't think
that we would pull through the last
one, as our steering gear was smash
ed and we were LETT adrift at the
mercy of the waves. We sent out
S. O. S. calls and shot up rockets for
help, but no one came to our aSSiSa-
ancc. Luck seemed to be with US
though and we pulled through alright
Now mama / will try and tell you
a little of Paris. / lert the ship at
six thirty Friday morning, walked
over to La Pallicc and caught a car
| for La Rochelle / caught the train
at La Rochelle at about eleven that
morning and reached Paris about nine
that night. Mama, | only wish that
| some OF you could nave been with
me. Paris is undoubtedly the most
beautiful city in the world, and the
French people are all just as nico-as
they can be to an American sailor or
soldier. | asked one nicely dressed
Frcnchman where Avenue de Prcsi-
dent Wilson was. He didn't under
stand what | said but by his motions
knew that he meant for me to stay
there. So he went about three blocks
down the street and in about ten min
utcs he came back with another
Frenchman who could speak English
pretty good. He called cab and in
a few minutes we stopped at tho
head of one Of the most beautiful
avenues | ever saw. The Frcnchmar
paid for the cab and seemed to be in
suited when l offered him the money
for my passage. A soldier or sailor
can go anywhere in Paris and not pay
Il cent. They won't accept money
from sailor for car rare. Mama
the French people are all very neatly
dressed, that is the better classes
And the women in Paris are very
beautiful. Their clothes seem to b,
designed just exactly to suit their owl
peculiar taste Well, will tell yo,
more about it when get back
understand that we will be ON our wa,
back about next week, and think tha
we will dock at Norfolk, Va.
- Will write again soon. Love to all
= Your affect. son,
w. e. Geigcr,
u. S. S. Eastern Chief,
CO Postmaster,
New York, N. Y
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01
In Grip of Blizzard.

& Dallas, Texas, Dec. 31.--The Texas
Panhandle is in the grip of another
blizzard, which tonight is spreading
over North Texas, with prospects of
snow over the whole Of the northern
sections tonight OR tomorrow, accord
ing to the local weather bureau. The
storm, accompanied by heavy snow
fal struck ,,a thef plains ,; country Las last
Much sufferingE among live stock in
the 5Pandle iss feared because the
snow Of last week had not melted.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01
PROGRESS BY BOLSHEVIKl
Two More Villages Captured by Gov
ernment Forces.

London, Dec. 31.-Forces of the
. ''8sian Bolshevik government have
captured two villages in the region
of Revel eording to Russian wire
less message Teccived here today. The
"enemy," it is \added, has landed 500
men and four guns (cvidently on the
Esthonan coast hi the region of Re-
vaD. The message Eeads:
"On. December %, in the Reval re-
gion, we took the villages of Bikhona
and Karkus. The enemy has landed
500 men and four guns"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01
LAST CABINET MEETING
OF THE YEAR HELD

Washington, Dec. 31.-The last
Cabinet meeting of the year was at
tended today by all the members ex-
ccpt Secretary Wilson, who was de-
tanned by illness in his family. Vice
President Marshal presided. 1t was
the first meeting attended by Secre-
tary Carter Glass
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

The Methodist church property was
sold at auction today at noon. The
market building next to the Home
Bank and Trust Co., was bid i'm by
Charlton DuRant for $3,825. The
lots on Church street where the church
was moved from were bid In by II. G..
Wells, bringing STATS,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01
CARIB NEARING HALIFAX
Cargo of Steamer From Nantes,
France, Shifted.

Halifax, N. s., Dec. 31.-The
steamer Carib, reported yesterday in
distress with her cargo shifted, is
headed for this port under her own
steam according to wireless mes
sage received today. The message
said she was ninety-five miles south
east of Halifax. The Carib is bound
from Nantes, France, to Norfolk, Va.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01


Dr.. and Mrs. j.. f. Arant $1,000
Mrs. A. S: Bradham - - - 1000
Wilson's Mill School - - 900
Ladies of Red Cross (By selling
Sandwiches) - - - = 5000
Mrs. Kate Epps - - - - - 200
ColOrcd.
Lee miller l.UO
The people of Clarendon County
Chapter and the entire county wish
to express their appreciation to the
committee who SO efficiently handled
the Christmas parcels for the boys
overseas. This committee, composed
of Mrs. Edward Erwin, chairman;
Mrs. Allen McFaddin, Mrs. A. F..
Helms and Mrs. j. X. Breedin, gave
unsparingly of their time and efforts
to see that these boxes were properly
fixed up and mailed.
Mr.. John Bagnal gave great deal
of his time to the wrapping Of these
parcels and each parcel sent passed
through his hands.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01
FRENCH DEPUTIES
PASS FINANCIAL BILLS

Paris, Dec. 31.--(Havas.) The
Chamber of Deputies today adopted
without modification all the financial
projects passed by the Senate and adj
iourned sine die. The vote was 428
to 5. The Senate adjourned to Jan
uary ID.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01
MOVING DAY.

The first of the year is the popular
time to move ard several families are
changing tbc;. place of abode here
this week S. j. Clark has moved to
his farm, II. J. Stcinhart taking his
house; s. L. lIuggins will move into
the Gerald house, Mr. Gerald going
into the ID. NJ. Bradham home; Mr..
Ingram Bradham goes into the house
made vacant by Mr.. Steinhart; Mr..
J. S. Yassncy will move into the
Strange house, Mr. Bullard moving
into the house occupied by Mr.. A. c..
DuBose who will move into the house
where Mr.. Yassney lived Rev. w.
C. Allen will move away from town.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

The Times wants live correspond
ents at Alcolu, Sardinia, New Zion,
Gable, Turbevillc, Pincwood, Davis
Cross Roads, Davis Station, and Jor-
dan. We want to make The Times
the best weekly paper in South Caro-
lima and we want the help and CO.
operation Of every citizen Of Claren-
don County. If you know any news
items send them in. Well appreci-
ate them very much.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01
RED CROSS NOTES.

Clarendon County Chapter acknowl-
edges the following donations:
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

You should try the delicious new
candies at Dickson's Drug STOREY All
The tempting brands put out by tht
most famous makers Of good candies
in America. sE AS
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

DR.. Herman Huggins has sold out
his drug business to Mr.. r. G. Bag
get, and DR.. Stalnaker, who is now at
Zciglcr's Pharmacy will have charge
of the business. We lean DR.. Hug
gins was advised to get out OF the
store and do open air work on <ac-
count of his health.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

At Auction--A good coon dog will
be sold at auction next Saturday at
II o'clock in front Of Court House
He is guaranteed.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

Burglars entered the store of Mr.
ID. a. Johnson about nine miles east
of Manning on the 22nd of December
and after robbing it burned it down
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

Died ChristmaA Eve at his home in
Manning, Mr. Robert l.. Bell The de-
ceased had been in i'll health for a
long time, but at the time of his death
he seemed to have gotten almost en-.
tirely well. The funeral was held in
the Manning cemetery Christmas
afternoon. -.'. Es6 Hfi n
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

Coming the greatest, best and mos
thrilling picture that has ever bee
to Manning, S. c., "rhc Kaiser's Fin
ish." Watch for dases in this paper
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

Tempting Fruits, Triola Sweets and
Martin Chocolates are the. new cans
dies being handled by the Dickson
Drug Store. These are delicious cam,
dies and to introduce them they will
be sold at 54c the boX--regular dol,
lar values. y,>t t3g
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

If you enjoy comedy come to 8thl
Pastimc every Friday. That wonder
full artist, James Montgomery Flagg,
is now sending us one now and then.
Also Mack Scnnett and Fatty a.gA Ar
buckle. Every Friday will be comedy
day. n n
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

Expected to arrive soon another cal
of brick and car of fire Cedar
shingles. Also n large shipment OF
Rubber paper roofing.
w. p. IEGG.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

You can buy Blocks Elnier's an
Liggett's Candies at Dickson's +Dru
Store. Always a fresh asoortment3
the most popular varieties on llan
Try these. F r
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

We are looking for bang-up let
ter from Summerton next week Gu
says he IS on the jo
and will be in strong.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

Sailor Joe Graham, who has been
on the coast Of France, is visiting his
mother at Jordan"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

Mrs. r. l.. Bell desires to express
the gratitude to the friends for theil
many kindnesses at her husbands
death
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

ing 10 tne Allled fiect. ltS a WOndpYs4l
full picture. You should see q Ii y
Pastime Theatre January 18th.
Died at his home in Summert0n
yesterday morning, DR.. Ellison Caps
ters., The deceased had been in iii.
health for quite a while. DIR. GapesS
was one of Summertons most pronsi8
nent citizens, and well known ailoSef
the county, being candidate & fofs
county superintendent of education
several years ago. He conducted n
drug business there great many
years, when he sold out, after beifip
appointed postmaster, which % osisiont
he held until his death. Dr.fC C8peis
made many friends by jovial dispos Il vs.
ton. who will be saddened ID ieafr,
of his DEATH 81 ys js
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

Please hand your subscription or tre44
newal of subscription to the Saturday
Evening Post, Ladies' Home Journal
and Country Gentleman to William
Arant, Authorized Curtis Agent, Mart
ming, S. C.--tf. aIiS S4gg
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-08-22
11s Ships Delivered In June.

Ships delivered in June totaled III
ships of 583,5S3 lightweight tons
which is an increase of peer cent
over deliveries during June 1918
Ships launchered 81 of 504,200 tons
an increase of IL per cent over the
same month last year.
May Divide Work of War Risk Bureau
Decentralization of the work of the
Bureau of War Risk Insurance and
the establishment of a headquarters
in each state or in such districts as
may be deemed advisable is recomm-
ended in report signed by Charles
Evens Hughes, chairman and a COM
mittee of ten other members which
have been making inquiry into the
problems and difficulties of the
bureau.
Thousands of war risk employees
in Washington will be transferred to
other cities if the recommendation
for the decentralization of the bureau
are followed out.
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Treasury viii Make Good $1o0, 900
Sunken Treasure.

The Treasury Department is going
to recognize claims for 500, 900 worth
of liberty bonds belonging to officers
and men on the U. s. s. San Diego
which was sunk by mine on July
| 10, 1918 off New York harbor. The
decision was reached after a report
by the Navy Department that more
than 80 depth bombs were dropped
over the spot where the San Diego
was sunk and that subsequent inyesti-
cation by a diver showed great de-
struction and that any liberty bonds
aboard should be considered both lost
and destroyed.
Asks Lump Sum Insurance Payments
Payments Of Soldiers and Sailors
insurance to beneficiaries in lump
sums instead of installments when
desired has been recommended to
Congress by the Director of the
Bureau of War Risk Insurance. This
with several other changes has been
recommended with a view to making
able so that all ex-service men will
retain it after returning to civil life.
Under the present law insurance is
paid only in installments extending
over period Of twenty years.
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KEEP FAIR IN MIND

Keep in mind the big McCone County
Fair at Circle on Sept. 19-20th. 1t
promises to be real fair and no
pains are being spared to make it a
bowling success. Prepare now to
bring something for exhibit. This
is an off year, but bring the best you
have. You'll be surprised to see
what splendid showing that will be
made for McCone County.
By next week we will have list
of the prizes that will be offered as
well as lineup on the program of
sports.
One interesting feature will be a
Baby Show" conducted by the Royal
Neighbors, and this alone will be OF
unusual interest.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-08-22

Paul Fay, the Terrace merchant
| A. c. Nefzger, the Vida merchant, &C
companied by Fred Robb and Johr
Green were in Circle on business las
Wednesday. 1t was these gentlemen
that filed the petition calling an
election on county seat.
The past week the local stores have
had a lot of home grown spuds tc
sell their customers, and most of them
are surprisingly large. There has al
melons on the local market, this week
Frank Morgan brot to town a
sample of his tame plums this week,
and are on exhibit at the Crescent
store. Take it from us they sure
are beauties, the branches being just
loaded with fruit
Rev. G. L. Slime, Conference Supt.
will be in Circle Saturday and Sunday
August 20 and "a. He will hold the
last Quarterly Conference of this Con-
ference Year at the U. B. Church Sat
urday afternoon at o'clock. Of
ficers are requested to prepare writ
ten reports and present them at this
time.
Rev. Slime will preach Sunday
Morning. Miss Alta LaRowe will
sing.
Gradually the boys keep coming
back The past week has seen two
more local boys return from over
seas. They were Andrew Risnes and
Magnus Overland who arrived here
Sunday. They have spent nearly two
years in the service and gone through
the thick and thin" over in France.
After the armistice was signed they
wore transferred over to the army of
occupation. They are indeed glad to
be back to good old Montana again.
Mrs. Conard Arnston from up Horse
creek passed through here last Satur-
dav on her way home from Glendive.
Willie in Glendive Mrs. Arnston learn
ed that her husband had arrived In
Billings last Friday from overseas
and was on his way home, having
gore by way OF Oswego, and no doubt
was home by the time Mrs. Arnston
ard lite daughter arrived there. Mr..
Arnston has seen about two years Of
service, and it indeed was no doubt
! happy day for him when he arrived
It his home on Horse creek and met
lot only his wife but also a baby
laughter whom he had not seen, as
,e left for the service shortly after
,eing married.
A renewal Of subscription
low win b appreciated.
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Local News Items

John Jenkins, w. ]. Buchanan, OFT
Lamb and Oscar Lamb of Wolf Poin
| passed through Circle last Saturda,
on their way to the Big Dry.
| STRAYED-One Black Filly years
old Branded > on Right Thigl
$500 Reward. Notify Art Wendt
Circle, Montana 1922 81
J. L. McCannx left last Saturday
for Grand Forks, N. OAK, where he
will join his wife and son and spend
a short vacation.
Mrs. c. r. Miller returned home last
Sunday after having spent couple
months vacation back at the old home
in Michigan.
Miss Clara Planert is visitor at
the j. K Curtis home this week.
Miss Planert has been teaching school
over in N. OAK, but is spending her
vacation in Montana.
The U. B. Ladies Aid will meet at
the U. B. Church next Thursday after
noon Aug, 28th. Lunch will be serv-
ed as usual, from 5 to o'colck. All
are invited.
A. w. Eynon returned to Circle last
Saturday alters pending months
vacation down in Minnesota. On his
return he was accompanied by G..
Gilbert of Glencoe, Mimi, who has
accepted position at the bank.
L. e. Daugherty writes the Banner
from Churches Ferry, N. OAK, stat
ing that he has landed fine job down
there in one of the elevators at that
place, and also requests us to for
ward the Banner at once.
A big baby boy was born to Mr.and
Mrs. Raymond Chase last Sunday
morning. Mother and little son is gett-
ing along fine, and daddy is mighty
chesty over the fact that it was boy
Congratulations.
A dandy baby girl was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Aam of Prairie Elk
q couple weeks ago, and yesterday
they passed through Circle on their
way home.
Stock Inspector ]. A. Miller return
ed last Saturday evening from trip
)ut to Jordan. 1t is reported that
le only hit the high spots" coming
home, it only taking him 4 hours and
70 minutes.
Chas. White former homesteader
forth OF Circle about 10 miles, but
Who has spent the past year or mofe
,ack in Clayton, Wis, arrived herA
for brief visit with
riends Chas. says its 10 wet back
a Wisconsin that they have done con-
iderable ditching In the neighb0r-
ood where he lives this summer.
aecons Co. Fair, Circle, ospt 1870
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COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
Continued from Page One

to the southwest corner Of Section 49,
between sections 20 and 80 in Town.
ship "a ~, Range so E.; thence due
east three miles between Sections29
and 80, Sections % and 80, Sections
~ and "a, all In township "a NJ, Range
so E., thence due south one-half mile
between Sections 81 and IS of Town
ship "a ~, Range SO E.;thence fol-
lowing the present trail in south
easterly direction to the southeast
corner of Section IS, Township "a
NJ, Range so E., thence due east be-
tween Section 36 in Township "a NJ,
Range so E., and Section l in Town
ship 20 ~, Range so E., to point in
tersecting the State Road known as
the Axtel-Nickwall mail route, was
read and on motion John II. Bawden
and F. H. Handforth were appointed
as viewers and requested to make
their report thereon as required by
law.
Road Petition No. II for a public
highway beginning at Weldon and
south on section line to first road
running east and west, south of south
line of Sections rs and Is; also road
beginning at road running east and
west Y mile north of northwest cor
Ter Of Section Is, thence south Y mile
east ] mile, south 1 mile, and
east to connect with Circle
Weldon road, was read and on motion
Charles S. O'Brien and F. H. Hand
orth were appointed as viewers and
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-08-22

FOR RENTLthree room bungalow,
within block of school house. Inquire
Of Mrs. Walter Olson, Circle, Mont.
S-22tf
1t has been awful smoky here the
past couple days, 80 thick at times
that one could hardly see the sun.
It must be because Of the terrible
forest hrss which still rage out In the
western part Of the stats.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-08-22

| requested to make their report there.
on as required by law.
Road Petition No. IL for a public
highway beginning at the northeast
corner of Section /, Township 81 NJ,
of Range 48 E., M. P. M. running
thence west to the northwest corner
of said Section l, Township 81 N, Of
Range 4S E., M. P. NJ, thence south
to point on the east line Of Section
80. Township 20 NJ, of Range 40 E.,
M. P. M. where the main graded road
between Circle, Montana and Red
water, Montana intersects the said
east line of the said Section 30, Town
ship 20 ~, of Range 40 E., M. P. M,
was read and on motion X. F. Kirch-
ner and F. H. Handforth were appoint
ed as viewers and requested to make
their report thereon as required by
law.
The Board at this time having COM
pleted the auditing of claims filed
against the County as appear in
Claim Register No. 1, on motion it
is ordered that claims numbered 50
to 166, inclusive, on the General
Fund be allowed In full, except the
following which are allowed in part
or dfsallowed in full as designated
in said claim register, and the clerk
is instructed to issue warrants in
the names of the persons appearing
in said claim register in the amounts
set opposite their names as allowed
by this Board:
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-08-22

Representative w. C. Henderson
accompanied by Lloyd Tollefson of
Jordan were Circle visitors last Sun
day evening and Monday. They re-
port that special election has been
called over in Garfield county for the
location of the permanent county seat
to be held on Sept, End. but seemed
to think that Jordan would come out
an easy winner.
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NOTICE 70 CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Board OF Trustees of School Dist.
No 56, McCone County, Montana, 1t
Wayne Warfield's up to IL o'clock
noon. on the 23rd day of August, 1919
for constructing school building for
said School District. plans for which
are on file at the Clerks Office, 3
miles Northwest Of Circle.
The right ID reserved to reject any
or all bids.
Wayne Warneld, Clerk
School Dist. No. IS McCOne CO.
s-16-3s
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-08-22
BIG BALL GAME AUG. 81

The Banner is informed this morn
ing that there will be big ball game
at Circle on Sunday August 31st, be-
tween the strong Brockway nine and
Glendive Cubs.
TIL game at Glendive was to O.,
come out and root and let's reverse
the score this time. 1t will be some
game Come out and see it.
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mounts set opposite their names as
allowed by this Board.
There being no further business
coming before the Board, on motion
the Board adjourned.
Chairman.
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On motion it is ordered that claims
numbered 25 to 60, inclusive, on the
Road Fund be allowed in full as de-
signated in said claim register, and
the clerk is instructed to issue war
rants in the names of the persons
appearing in said register in the a.