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EVERYBODY READS
CLARE SENTINEL
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Clare Sentinel.
Official Paper
of
Clare County 1
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Jtetabliahtxl 1878
OLARB, MICHIGAN. THURSDAY MORNING SEPT. 5, 1918.
New Series: Vol. 26 No. 44
CONTINGENT
Given Royal Send-Off Last
Week.
ALFORD CRANDALL
Tells
LIEUT. COLUNS
Returned
Of The Torpedoing
The San Diego.
Of
Australian,
Address.
Delivers
Some changes were made in the
'contingent leaving here Wednesday
eight, ot last week from tbe list as
pabliehed Aug. 2*2. Dennis J. Mc-
Quire and Harvey J. Kotek did not
go and there should be added tbe
names of Cbas. Wesley Mafcin. Kob't.
Henry Wilson, Bryan T. Fanning
Leonard J. Lackie and BsHe J. liar.
T*y. They made up a line looking
beach aod were in charge of Bryan
Fanning of Harrison.'
Tbe largest crowd that baa assembled on a aimiiar occaaion wae at
' tba Park t o give tbem a farewell
greeting Tbe band contributed its
share and the Home Guards acted as
a guard of honor,
Tbe address of the evening waa by
a saan wbo claims to be Lieut. Leater
Collins, an Australian, invalided bome
from tbe trenches. Whether be ia
sent around tbe state by tbe
War Board, we do not know.
The writer of the following ia a
nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Chappeii of
| Farwell. " We read of ahipe being tor-
1 pedoed and and will be interested in
knowing how it appears tc one on
board the boat. The letter followBT
New York, luly 2lst, 1918.
Dear Ones AIIt
I suppose you are very anxious to
bear from me. 1 s«-nt you a wire yea
REGISTRATION
Of All
From 18 To
Sept. ^12.
45 On
13, 000, 000
Estimated Number In United
Number
States.
Tbe biii providing fir a great
increase ln the American army passed botb branches of congress witb
terday and I hope that you received ; practical unanimity and was at once
it bo tbat you need have no cauae to
worry. Everything I owned went
dowD witb tbe ship and I did not save
a thing. I did bate to lo.-.e tbe watch,
but a person would be small to think
of personal property alongside of tbe
fifty or eo human Uvea lost. I had a
friend who ia unaccounted for. He
wae only a lad o! eighteen years, and
it muet have been hard for him to
die.
Tbe time waa about 11:10 A. M. I
was forward on tbe gun deck and all
of a sudden tbe explosion came and
tbe wbole abip shook. Right away 1
went up on top side and the ship was
listing to tbe port aide. Tbe men al!
went to tbeir gun stations and about
State j twenty shots were 8red at any objects
Ae he ' which were in sight. We are quite
f
received what is estimated at perhaps
S100 at tbe close, which be solicited
for the local Red Cro6S but carried
away with bim, he is evidently a
'fraud of some Kinds and maybe of
others. As thia ie written (Aug. 30)
we have not beard of bis arrest.
Some parte of Mr. Collins' talk were
interesting and doubtless he has seen
service in tne trenches. All be said
about sending the new recruits away
ia a cheerful frame of mind wae all
right. Ferbape we are old-fashioned
aad not up to date, "but we do not
believe it is desirable to impreaaupon
tbese young recruits the idea tbat
profanity ia a necessary accomplishment for a soldier any more tban is
smoking cigarettes, Tbe world never saw greater soldiers tban Cromwell's •'Ironsides" and tbey indulged
in neither.
Bigpori by the Preaideot who fixed
Tburs lay, Sept. 12, aa the date for
tbe registration of thia new class.
It is estimated tbat there will be
approximately 13,000,000 in this new
class and about 500,000 in this state.
Of couree all within the proscribed
agea must register without regard to
physical condition or dependency,
thsn they will be divided into classes
and those tirat called wbo bave no dependents or whoae service can beat
be spared from avocations not vital
to the conduct of the war.
PROHIBITION
Amendment To Agricuh'I Bill
Passes Senate.
JULY 1, 1919
ANDREW J. KEYSOR
Tells Ot Trip From Camp Custer To Long Island.
Date When Provision
Operative.
Becomes
RALPH SMITH
Tells Something Of The Work
Of Cavalryman.
Geroux-Wilson.
W. H. Kennedy In Texas.
Word comes from Holmes Kennedy
that he has been in Texae for several
weeks, continuing bis Signal Corps
work.
He finds tbis very interesting and
aleo considers it of great importance,
though unable to say much about tbe
nature of tbe work. After a course
ot a taw weeks more they wili be ready for doty overseas.
Holmes asks to be remembered to
the many friends.
His address is College Station, Texas, Ross Hall 34, Scbool for Radio
Mechanics.
Mr.
FAMILY REUNION
And Mrs. D. W. Comer
Entertain Children.
Last Sunday at the parental home
in Arthur townsbip, Mr. and Mrs. D.
W. Comer entertained their eons and
families at a family reunion. Tbis
waa tbe first time in several years
tbat all members of the family were
-present, so tbe occaaion was a very
pleaeant one. After a most appetizing dinner had beeu served and enjoyed, music was next on the program
Tbe guests from a distance were
Kelly A. Comer and fsmily of Alma,
Herscbel Comer and family of Lansing, also Llcyd and Roy Comer and
Reclab Trumble of this city and a
friend from Detroit. x.
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Notice.
Notice is hereby given, tbat tbe
meeting, wbich was to be held on the
12th day of September, at 9 o'clock
in tba forenoon, at tbe Gleaner Hail,
ia tbe townsbip of Vernon, Isabella
Coanty, by the Twp. Board of tbe
Twp. of Vernon, will be postponed1 to
Monday, September 16th. at 6 o'clock
ia tba forenoon, on account of tbe
Registration, whicb takes place on
September 12th.
Paul Miller, Twp. Clerk.
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sure that one of tbe subs was bit and
went down ae there was a lot of oil
on the water which did not come from
tbe San Diego. Some of the fellows
claim that two subs were near and
one on the port side and one on the
starboard. Of course no one le sure.
At first, I did not think tbat one
torpedo would sink our ship and I
did not go after any life belt. Every
body ia cool and happy. After a
while I went down and got a life belt
and etood by until "abandon ship"
was given. I wss not in tbe leaBt
afraid, and knew that I was going to
be saved. The torpedo hit in the
port engine rooms aft. We bad 2900
ton of coal on and many atorea. Coal
was all over the boat deck and on
main deck. The ehip listed to the
port so far that water came in thru
the gun ports. If we had Dot been
so heavily loaded, the ship would not
have gone down. Twenty minutes
after the blow, abandon ship was given, I helped put several life rafts over
board and tben jumped in myself and
managed to grab a hold on a crowded
raft. We then started tc get as tar
away from the ehip as we could, so
as not to get caught in the auction.
As soon as we got away, tbe San
Diego gradually turned over en tbe
port side and tbe masts broke off.
Sbe stayed on tbe surface for a little
while snd then went down. Tbere
was hardly any auction at ail. All of
a sudden babbles came to the surface
and it was only air escaping from the
ship, we thought the sab was coming
to the top and going to take a few
shots at ua. However nothing came
up.
Jnst before we went down, a ehip
was seen on the horizon but it did
not some anywhere near us. We
were in the water for three and a half
hours before being picked up. Most \
of tbe fellows suffered with cran*pe
and 1 bad to do some bard work to
keep cramps from myself. Tbe water
did get cold after a wbile, and I waa
glad wben a small boat from the Collier F. P. Jones, picked me up. There
were aeventy-eight of na on tbat boat
and we were treated great and had a
good feed. Another Collier and a
tanker were aleo picking up men.
We may get a thirty day furlough
and I may wire for eome money ao
tbat I can come home. Probably we
will get a longer fnrloogb. So if you
see any wire come for money you will
know that I need it ver** muc**. I
had about twenty dollars which went
down. Would like to come up tbere
and see you all again. I think we
rate a furlough.
Well, I will close now. Love to all,
Alford Crsndall,
San Diego Barracks
Pelhatn Park
N. Y. City-
A quiet little military wedding waa
celebrated at the bome of Mr. and
Mre. Eli Geroux, at 200 W. Wads-
wortb St.. Saginaw, Micb.. Aug. 30th,
when their daughter, Malvina Geroux I
became the wife of Lieut. Percy C. !
Wilson of Clare, Mich. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C*. G.
Montgomery of tbe Preebyterian
cburcb in tbe presence of tbe immediate relatives. They were attended
by Laila Wilson, sister of the groom,
and Edward Geroux, brother of tne
bride The bride wore a navy blue
georgette crepe gown trimmed witb
embroidered cream colored crepe and
carried a boquet of cream colored
brides roses. Her attendant wore a
blue traveling drees and
boquet of pink rosebuds. The bridal
party etood in front of a large American dag, the groom being dressed in
Ivan Terwilliger went to Flint
Tuesday wbere be expects to And employment.
Mrs. Roy Feigbner and little son
Ward Roy returned from Detroit
Monday evening after an extended
visit witb tbe former's mother, Mrs.
Geo. Boody and brother Herb Boody
wbo expects soon to ba la tbe Y. M.
C. A. war work.
bis uniform of Lieut, of the U. S.
Army. '
Immediately after the ceremony
the bridal party eat down to a wedding dinner, tbe dining room being
decorated witb asters aud golden
glow. The bridai couple took the
evening train for Alma, going from
there lo Clare to visit the groom'e
family. Lieut. Wilson and wife will
go from Ciare to Camp Gordon, Ga.,
wbere his duties will be to train otber
men for the service.
Lieut. Wilson waa born in Clare,
graduated from tbe Clare High
Scbool, going from tbere to Oliyet
College one year and afterward graduated from the law dept. of Ann
Arbor University ia 19 16. Miss
Geroux is also a native of Clare Co.
and a graduate of tbe Clare High
School. Sbe beld tbe poaition o f
book keeper for 6 years in the Wilson-
Davy Co. store. Tbe last few months
she bas been book keeper for the
Robinson Dry Goods store in Alma.
Miss Geroux haa a very pleasant personality and ia beloved by a large
circle of friends. Aftec. visiting over
Sunday with bia parents in Clare,
Lieut. Wilson and bride left for Saginaw Monday evening, going from
there to Camp Gordon, Ga., wbere
be has to report Sept 5tb for duty
Mrs. Wilson will go to Camp Gordon
with her husband and remain with
bim aa long aa be stays on thia side
of the ocean. \. .
Tbe following letter is out of tbe
usual channel as it describes tbe
work of a cavalryman.
Presidio of Monterey
Aug. 1. 1918.
Dear Mother and all:-
I wW< drop you a line to let you
know we are transferred to the artillery. I do not know whether tbey
will pot ua in tbe heavy or he ligbt
artillery. Tell pa I will know bow to
clean off a horse when I get bome
and I will know bow Fo ride. We
run, trot and gallop. We will be running and bave to turn rigbt aronnd
acd go the other way. We have to
ride without reina, with our arme
folded, and to clean a horse we muet
clean out the frog of tbe foot and
Bome are nervy boraee and aome get
kicked if tbey are not quick enough
to get out of the way. 1 have not been
eick a day or got thrown off or kicked. At some places out bere the bills
are so steep tbe horses bave to slide I
down, and going up you must bang
on or slide off backwards.
1 don't know wbere they will Bend
na, but hope it will be back__east for
the West is a poor country. They
talk about California being warm.
We have to wear an overcoat every
nigbt we go up town.
My day's work begins at 5:30. We
| must get dressed and attend roll call
to aee if all are there. At 6:00 we
bave breakfaet and at 7:00 go to tbe
atable and clean and water our horses,
tben saddie and go out to drill till
11:00. We tben clean borse off, water
and put him back in the barn, then
dinner at 12 oclock. In the afternoon
we drill with rifles and revolvera till
4:30, tben no more till next morning.
From your loving son
Private Ralph E. Smith
Troop E, 301 Cavalry
Presidio Monterey
California.
On Tbursday of last week the senate unanimously passed tbe Sbeppard
amendment to Agricultural bill which
bas been pending a long time and
haa been Considerably changed from
its original form. It will be under-
j stood of course that this is only an
amendment aud the vote is yet to be
taken on tbe bill, but it will doubtless
pass.
Tbe law forbide the saie of beer,
wine or other vinous or intoxicating
liquors for oeveraee pnrposee from
June 30, 1919, till the close of tbe war
Tbe following letter from a Clare
Connty boy to bis parents ia of more
than ordinary interest. Word has
just lately been received of bia arrival across
Camp Mills, N. V. 7-19-18
Dear ParentB and All: —
Will try to answer vou letter
received before I left Camp Custer,
and teil yon a little of tbe interesting
things if my trip.
We ief* Camp Custer, at nine
o'clock Tuesday morniug, two companies on our train, three men to
each double seat. Get into Detroit
about one o'clock where the Red
Cross served cakes and milk. Was
there about 4-5 minutee, then went
through the tunnel to Windsor, then
to 8t. Thomas. It ia a fine country,
nice level farm land and aome fine
CIRCULATION
Of Weekly Newspapers To
Be Curtailed.
swornaffTdavits
Demanded Showing Compliance
With Law.
_%Tbe order reducing tbe amount of
print paper that may be need by
j weekly newt-pap*rs 10 per cent has
been prepared by tbe pulp and paper
section of the war Industries board,
and will be effective September 15.
Publishers of weekly newspspers
muet arrange for a reduction of 15
per cent in tbeir circulstion beginning with September 15, in order to
meet tbe requirements of ibe war industries board. Tbe method of making such reductions will be largely
left to eacb publisher, who will work
and tbe demobilization cf tho army, j farm homes. Stopped at Niagara Falla
After May 1, 1919, no grains, cereals
fruit or other food products shall be
used in tbe manufacture of malt cr
vinoue liquore for beverage purposes,
After tbe passage of tbis bill uo
distilled, malt, vinous or other intoxicating liquors shall be imported during tbe above period, nor shall distilled liquors be removed/from bond,
save for export.
The President ia authorized at any
time after passage of the act to establish zones of such a
pleases about coal mine
factories, ship building plants, etc.
Violations of tbe law are punishable
by a fine not exceeding *1000. or imprisonment not exceeding one year,
or botb,
out tbe details of the problem foi his
and let ns Off five minutes. They said ! own paper.
we would bave bad a better view of I Publishers of weekly newspapers
tbe Falls from *be U. S, side. We will be supplied by the war industries
were slightly above tbe Falls and board with blanks for the purpose of
1000 feet away. The spray blew up reporting the amount of paper used
on as like rain, boiiiug ont of tbat j by them eacb montb from September
1, 1!H7 to September 1, 1918. Tbe
statements made by the publishers
Carl Stoll.
801% COMPANY
Wins Honor In Labor Day Drill
At Mf. Pleasant.
Bargains At Demarest's
Cash Store.
1.89 blue overalls without bib 1.49;
1.89 blue overall coats 1.49; 20c print
15c; 35c shirting 25c per yard; 2 00
pure linen tablecloth per yard 1.89;
mens 10c handkerchiefs 7c; mens
dress shirts, 1.00 value, special 69c;
1.00 rasor bones 39c; boys 3 50 solid
leather echool sboes 2 75; Misses 3 00
school shoes 2 48:,girls school dresses
75c aad 98c.
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Miaa Myrle Rogers went to Grayling on Friday where sbe teaches
next year.
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Ruite a large number of Clare
people were at Mt. Pleasant Monday
for the "Patriotic Day'- Celebration,
in wbich tbe State Troops from Clare
and Farwell participated.
Among tbe many entertaining features of the day was a contest between
tbis company and the one from Alma
which was declared a draw, the prize
of $50 being divided between tbe two
This is especially complimentary to
Cspt. McKerring and bis troops, as
tbey are still without regular arms,
and tbe whole company gets together
only occasionally.
A mammoth crowd took in tbe
doings ot the day. Patriotic speeches were made, and there waa a parade
both forenoon and afternoon. A
running ra-ce was staged in whicb
one ridtyrwse thrown and hart somewhat. Tbe day closed witb a sham
battle and "over tbe top" In a charge.
T. W. Michael left on Saturday for
a weak'* work la tba interests of tho
Grange.
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SIXTEENJORE
Were To Leave For Camp
Yesterday.
QUOTA FOUR SHORT
As First Class Is Entirely Exhausted.
Twenty young men were to have
gone to Camp Custer in response to
this month's call from Clare County,
but only sixteen were available in
ali, tbia number being summoned to
Harrison Wednesday, leaving by train
and again going east from Clare at
9 P. M.
A demonstration somewhat after
tbe fashion of those given at former
times was being arranged in their
honor, as tbey go to answer their
eountry's call. .The names of those
called is given herewith.
Ralpb Wm. Cook
Harley Mark Sowle
Arthur Edw. Richmond
Frank Earl Wilson
Clair Stronse
John Woods
Berley Shaver
Carl Fred Garcbow
Wellington Nowlen
Chas. Russell Ickes.
Earnest Lee Hnlin
Alwien Gilmore
Tbos. Maltby
Earl Hurst Morton
Lewis F. Rotter
Forest Guest.
Notice.
All parties indebted to as please
call aad made a satlafaotory settlement at once and oblige.
P. aad A. Duplay.
Car! 8toll wae born April 26, 1S40
in Wuertemberg Germany, and passed away Aug. 26, 1918, at tbe age of
72 years, 4 months.
In Oet. 1808 he was united in marriage to Catherine Stopper and came
to tbia country, residing in Jackcon
Co. Michigan, tor about 7 years. In
1875 they came to Clare where he
lived nntil his deatb.
To tbem were born 7 children, 4
boys and 3 girls.
On Sept. 23rd, 1S90, his wife passed
away leaving the husband and 7
children.
On Jan., 1892, be waa again united
in marriage to Sophia Baur.
For tbe past 2 years Mr. Stoll bas
been a helpless invalid and bas re-
ceieved constant and loving attention from bis faithful wife.
Tne funeral conducted by Rev.
C, Waldelicb was beld from the German Lutheran church on Thursday
afternoon
Mr. Stoll has been a member of
thia church for a great many years.
Re leaves to mourn, his wife, 3
daughters, Mrs. Smith of Clare, Miss
Sophia Stoll of San Diego, California,
and Mra. Archie Lowry of Marion
Mich, 4 aons Chas Stoli Seattle, Wash.
John Stoli of Superior, Wis., Fred
Stoll r>f Ashtabula, Ohio, and Julius
Stoll Murdock, Minn, snd many
otber relatives and friends.
GRANGE PICNIC
bole like fog. We were quite near
tbat part called the Horseshoe Falls.
Tbe country from Syracuse to New
York will never wear out, it is only
12 to 3<"i inches to the rock and sticks
out of all the hillsides perfectly bare,
z e as he J Some places looked to be 100 to 150
munition j feet straight up We struck the Hudson River. Quite a river and as
pretty scenery ae I ever saw. We
came through several tunnels, the
longest being under under tbe Hudson at Jersey City.
We marched on to a mighty o'd
ferry boat, four companies of us
and started for Long Island, it is a
great sight, all kinds of boats tbat
you can think of Along tbe shore is
nothing but wharf after wharf. Saw
one of Uncle Sam's little boats as we
came over, a sea green submarine
a queer looking craft they are.
Haven't seen mucb of the City yet.
They say we will get pase so as to
see the sights. Hope ao anyway.
Saw a few of tbe small buildings.
Counted 30 stories in one and about
35 in another. Saw the Statue of
Liberty but was about a mile from it.
Could see the arm and torch quite
plain at tbat so yuu know it isn't
small. Passed under tbe Brooklyn
Bridge, and lt is some Bridge Think
it wouid be all rigbt for tbe Cedar
River.
Report is we bave abont 160,000
men bere now. Have no idea wben
we will leave. Are living in tent6
called squad tenta, eight men in each.
Drilled a little bit this morning, the
first since laat Friday. Landed here
Wednesday evening about 6 o'clock.
We are labout 25 milee from New
York City proper, but there ia town
all around us. We are onlv a few
miles.from sn aviation field, so can
see airplanes at ali times. Counted 15
at one time this morning.
Well, must ring off for this time,
do a little washing, take a bath and
shave. Tomorrow is inspection.
Good bye and write soon and often
to your loving son and brotber.
Pvt. Andrew J. Keysor,
Co L. 340 Inf.
85 Div. A. E. F.
Next Week Likelv To Be
Event.
Big
The Grange Picnic at Alwood grove
on Wednesday next will probably be
the event of the session. Tom Michael wbo is bossing tbe thing says tbat
it will be the greatest picnic ever pulled off in Clare county and he knows
what he is talking about. Everyone
will want to bear State Master Ketch-
am.
Ford Jumps Curb.
As Mrs. Frank Lamphere drove up
to tbe west curb on McEwen St. Saturday, too mucb speed or failure of
brake to work properly sent tbe family Ford np out of tbe gutter and
wedged the front end between
sidewalk and hitching rail.
Tbe radiator was broken in,
some other parts jammed up,
the
and
tbe
occupants of tbe car being no more
tban shook up somewhat.
MORE WORKERS
Badly Needed at R e d
Rooms.
Cross
We are requested to appeal to tbe
women ot this city to give more of
tbeir time to tbe Red Cross work.
Tbe work ie urgent and more workers
are mucb needed. Oome on Tuesdays
aad Fridays.
Free School Day For Clare.
Friday, 8eptenber 20, i a Free
School Dsy at the Northern District
Fair for the school Children of Clare
and for all of Clare county. Tbe
Northern District Fair a t Cadillac
bas become an enterprize well worth
a visit from the children and people
of this section. It ranks high up a-
mong the B I g Fairs of Michigan.
Tbere wiil b e special trains from
Clare to tbe District Fair on botb
Thursdsy and Friday, September 19
and i.0.
SUNDAY AUTO
Riding
For Pleasure
Stopped.
To Be
Tbe snpply of gasoline is getting
low it is claimed and tbe demand for
war purposes is of course constantly
increasing. Tbe enormous use of
gasoline for pleasure riding must be
stopped, I s the intimlatlon from
Washington. If tbe appeal is not
heeded, it is Intimated tbat drastic
action will be taken to compel observance of tbis.
will be in the form of sworn affidavits
and each month for the next 12 they
will be? required to make a sworn
statement snowing the amount cf paper consumed during that montb,
and it ia expected that this amount
will be 15 per cect less than that used
during the same month of tbe previous year.
Publiahers who have stock on'hand
will n;jt be allowed to use it in larger
ratio than tbose who must buy from
month to montb.
Every weekly newspaper publisher
must be prepared to swear to tbe a-
mount of paper be uaed during the
past 12 months, month by month and
then he figure a monthly reduction
from theae figures of 15 per ceot.
Because of the absolute necessity
of curtailing tne use of paper, the
pulp and paper section of the war industries board bas ruled tbat no new
newspaper shall be esiahlished.
Aside from tbe above, the following
are a few of the rulea that have beeu
laid down:
Discontinue fall subecriptsons that
are not renewed and paid in advance
at tbe time tbe subscription expires.
Discontinue sending paper after data
of expiration of subscription, unless
tbe subscription is renewed and paid*
for. Thie ruling to be effective Oct.
1 1916).
Cut off tbe deadheads, tbe people-
who do not pay in advance, and set
the subscription price at a point
wbere, even with a less number of
subscribers, there will be a grester
revenue.
Like every otber class of business,
the newapaper are *'up aeainst it."
Tbey confront, not a theory but a condition. Not only ia print paper, and
all otber euppliea abnomally high,
but tbey are also scarcer. Publishers
confront the same labor conditions,
as do all other classes of business.
Many printers bave been called to the
colors and tbe new draft will cal!
many more. Tbe beat tbat any can
bope to do is to struggle along till tbe
war ends. Many are compelled to
quit. In our neighboring county of
Osecela five papers have suspended
publication in tbe past three years.
Many are increasing their subscription rates as a partial remedy for
present conditions.
We believe tbere is not a paper in
the country tbat has a finer list of subscribers than Das the Sentinel. We
brag on this always. We feel sure
tbev will rpiiiivpi *h|t wa must meet
aud will b e willing to co-operate.
The Sentinel is not going out of business snd does not wisb to increase it
subscription rates though it may be
compelled to do so. but it must com-
p 1 y witb government regulations.
Most of our subsciberj pay promptly
in advance and have always done so.
A few are ln arrears. We need not
tell anyone who will bs selected to
make u p the 15 per cent tbat we
must cut off. One dollar makes only
a very stnail sum for each subscriber
but tbe aggregate helps quite a bit to
keep tbe machinery running.
Mrs. Brace Gibbs and little son returned on Monday from ao extended
visit at tire bona of bar parents at
Charlotte.
Card Of Thanks.
We wish to tbank tbe many friend*
and neighbors for tbeir kindness and
for tbe beutiful floral offerings, presented to ns ln oar great bereaver-
ment at tbe deatb of oar husband
and fatber.
Mrs. Sophia Stoll and
Family.
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| Title | 1918-09-05; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1918-09-05 |
| Publisher | R.G. & F.A. Jefferies |
| Description | Thursday, September 5, 1918 issue of the Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication in 1896. Previously known as Clare Sentinel and the Democrat-Press. |
| Subject/Keywords | Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers; |
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| Title | 1918-09-05; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1918-09-05 |
| Publisher | R.G. & F.A. Jefferies |
| Description | Thursday, September 5, 1918 issue of the Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication in 1896. Previously known as Clare Sentinel and the Democrat-Press. |
| Subject/Keywords | Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers; |
| Copyright Permission | This material is in the public domain. |
| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Transcript | • ■' EVERYBODY READS CLARE SENTINEL J Clare Sentinel. Official Paper of Clare County 1 V - Jtetabliahtxl 1878 OLARB, MICHIGAN. THURSDAY MORNING SEPT. 5, 1918. New Series: Vol. 26 No. 44 CONTINGENT Given Royal Send-Off Last Week. ALFORD CRANDALL Tells LIEUT. COLUNS Returned Of The Torpedoing The San Diego. Of Australian, Address. Delivers Some changes were made in the 'contingent leaving here Wednesday eight, ot last week from tbe list as pabliehed Aug. 2*2. Dennis J. Mc- Quire and Harvey J. Kotek did not go and there should be added tbe names of Cbas. Wesley Mafcin. Kob't. Henry Wilson, Bryan T. Fanning Leonard J. Lackie and BsHe J. liar. T*y. They made up a line looking beach aod were in charge of Bryan Fanning of Harrison.' Tbe largest crowd that baa assembled on a aimiiar occaaion wae at ' tba Park t o give tbem a farewell greeting Tbe band contributed its share and the Home Guards acted as a guard of honor, Tbe address of the evening waa by a saan wbo claims to be Lieut. Leater Collins, an Australian, invalided bome from tbe trenches. Whether be ia sent around tbe state by tbe War Board, we do not know. The writer of the following ia a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Chappeii of Farwell. " We read of ahipe being tor- 1 pedoed and and will be interested in knowing how it appears tc one on board the boat. The letter followBT New York, luly 2lst, 1918. Dear Ones AIIt I suppose you are very anxious to bear from me. 1 s«-nt you a wire yea REGISTRATION Of All From 18 To Sept. ^12. 45 On 13, 000, 000 Estimated Number In United Number States. Tbe biii providing fir a great increase ln the American army passed botb branches of congress witb terday and I hope that you received ; practical unanimity and was at once it bo tbat you need have no cauae to worry. Everything I owned went dowD witb tbe ship and I did not save a thing. I did bate to lo.-.e tbe watch, but a person would be small to think of personal property alongside of tbe fifty or eo human Uvea lost. I had a friend who ia unaccounted for. He wae only a lad o! eighteen years, and it muet have been hard for him to die. Tbe time waa about 11:10 A. M. I was forward on tbe gun deck and all of a sudden tbe explosion came and tbe wbole abip shook. Right away 1 went up on top side and the ship was listing to tbe port aide. Tbe men al! went to tbeir gun stations and about State j twenty shots were 8red at any objects Ae he ' which were in sight. We are quite f received what is estimated at perhaps S100 at tbe close, which be solicited for the local Red Cro6S but carried away with bim, he is evidently a 'fraud of some Kinds and maybe of others. As thia ie written (Aug. 30) we have not beard of bis arrest. Some parte of Mr. Collins' talk were interesting and doubtless he has seen service in tne trenches. All be said about sending the new recruits away ia a cheerful frame of mind wae all right. Ferbape we are old-fashioned aad not up to date, "but we do not believe it is desirable to impreaaupon tbese young recruits the idea tbat profanity ia a necessary accomplishment for a soldier any more tban is smoking cigarettes, Tbe world never saw greater soldiers tban Cromwell's •'Ironsides" and tbey indulged in neither. Bigpori by the Preaideot who fixed Tburs lay, Sept. 12, aa the date for tbe registration of thia new class. It is estimated tbat there will be approximately 13,000,000 in this new class and about 500,000 in this state. Of couree all within the proscribed agea must register without regard to physical condition or dependency, thsn they will be divided into classes and those tirat called wbo bave no dependents or whoae service can beat be spared from avocations not vital to the conduct of the war. PROHIBITION Amendment To Agricuh'I Bill Passes Senate. JULY 1, 1919 ANDREW J. KEYSOR Tells Ot Trip From Camp Custer To Long Island. Date When Provision Operative. Becomes RALPH SMITH Tells Something Of The Work Of Cavalryman. Geroux-Wilson. W. H. Kennedy In Texas. Word comes from Holmes Kennedy that he has been in Texae for several weeks, continuing bis Signal Corps work. He finds tbis very interesting and aleo considers it of great importance, though unable to say much about tbe nature of tbe work. After a course ot a taw weeks more they wili be ready for doty overseas. Holmes asks to be remembered to the many friends. His address is College Station, Texas, Ross Hall 34, Scbool for Radio Mechanics. Mr. FAMILY REUNION And Mrs. D. W. Comer Entertain Children. Last Sunday at the parental home in Arthur townsbip, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Comer entertained their eons and families at a family reunion. Tbis waa tbe first time in several years tbat all members of the family were -present, so tbe occaaion was a very pleaeant one. After a most appetizing dinner had beeu served and enjoyed, music was next on the program Tbe guests from a distance were Kelly A. Comer and fsmily of Alma, Herscbel Comer and family of Lansing, also Llcyd and Roy Comer and Reclab Trumble of this city and a friend from Detroit. x. m Notice. Notice is hereby given, tbat tbe meeting, wbich was to be held on the 12th day of September, at 9 o'clock in tba forenoon, at tbe Gleaner Hail, ia tbe townsbip of Vernon, Isabella Coanty, by the Twp. Board of tbe Twp. of Vernon, will be postponed1 to Monday, September 16th. at 6 o'clock ia tba forenoon, on account of tbe Registration, whicb takes place on September 12th. Paul Miller, Twp. Clerk. 442 sure that one of tbe subs was bit and went down ae there was a lot of oil on the water which did not come from tbe San Diego. Some of the fellows claim that two subs were near and one on the port side and one on the starboard. Of course no one le sure. At first, I did not think tbat one torpedo would sink our ship and I did not go after any life belt. Every body ia cool and happy. After a while I went down and got a life belt and etood by until "abandon ship" was given. I wss not in tbe leaBt afraid, and knew that I was going to be saved. The torpedo hit in the port engine rooms aft. We bad 2900 ton of coal on and many atorea. Coal was all over the boat deck and on main deck. The ehip listed to the port so far that water came in thru the gun ports. If we had Dot been so heavily loaded, the ship would not have gone down. Twenty minutes after the blow, abandon ship was given, I helped put several life rafts over board and tben jumped in myself and managed to grab a hold on a crowded raft. We then started tc get as tar away from the ehip as we could, so as not to get caught in the auction. As soon as we got away, tbe San Diego gradually turned over en tbe port side and tbe masts broke off. Sbe stayed on tbe surface for a little while snd then went down. Tbere was hardly any auction at ail. All of a sudden babbles came to the surface and it was only air escaping from the ship, we thought the sab was coming to the top and going to take a few shots at ua. However nothing came up. Jnst before we went down, a ehip was seen on the horizon but it did not some anywhere near us. We were in the water for three and a half hours before being picked up. Most \ of tbe fellows suffered with cran*pe and 1 bad to do some bard work to keep cramps from myself. Tbe water did get cold after a wbile, and I waa glad wben a small boat from the Collier F. P. Jones, picked me up. There were aeventy-eight of na on tbat boat and we were treated great and had a good feed. Another Collier and a tanker were aleo picking up men. We may get a thirty day furlough and I may wire for eome money ao tbat I can come home. Probably we will get a longer fnrloogb. So if you see any wire come for money you will know that I need it ver** muc**. I had about twenty dollars which went down. Would like to come up tbere and see you all again. I think we rate a furlough. Well, I will close now. Love to all, Alford Crsndall, San Diego Barracks Pelhatn Park N. Y. City- A quiet little military wedding waa celebrated at the bome of Mr. and Mre. Eli Geroux, at 200 W. Wads- wortb St.. Saginaw, Micb.. Aug. 30th, when their daughter, Malvina Geroux I became the wife of Lieut. Percy C. ! Wilson of Clare, Mich. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C*. G. Montgomery of tbe Preebyterian cburcb in tbe presence of tbe immediate relatives. They were attended by Laila Wilson, sister of the groom, and Edward Geroux, brother of tne bride The bride wore a navy blue georgette crepe gown trimmed witb embroidered cream colored crepe and carried a boquet of cream colored brides roses. Her attendant wore a blue traveling drees and boquet of pink rosebuds. The bridal party etood in front of a large American dag, the groom being dressed in Ivan Terwilliger went to Flint Tuesday wbere be expects to And employment. Mrs. Roy Feigbner and little son Ward Roy returned from Detroit Monday evening after an extended visit witb tbe former's mother, Mrs. Geo. Boody and brother Herb Boody wbo expects soon to ba la tbe Y. M. C. A. war work. bis uniform of Lieut, of the U. S. Army. ' Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party eat down to a wedding dinner, tbe dining room being decorated witb asters aud golden glow. The bridai couple took the evening train for Alma, going from there lo Clare to visit the groom'e family. Lieut. Wilson and wife will go from Ciare to Camp Gordon, Ga., wbere his duties will be to train otber men for the service. Lieut. Wilson waa born in Clare, graduated from tbe Clare High Scbool, going from tbere to Oliyet College one year and afterward graduated from the law dept. of Ann Arbor University ia 19 16. Miss Geroux is also a native of Clare Co. and a graduate of tbe Clare High School. Sbe beld tbe poaition o f book keeper for 6 years in the Wilson- Davy Co. store. Tbe last few months she bas been book keeper for the Robinson Dry Goods store in Alma. Miss Geroux haa a very pleasant personality and ia beloved by a large circle of friends. Aftec. visiting over Sunday with bia parents in Clare, Lieut. Wilson and bride left for Saginaw Monday evening, going from there to Camp Gordon, Ga., wbere be has to report Sept 5tb for duty Mrs. Wilson will go to Camp Gordon with her husband and remain with bim aa long aa be stays on thia side of the ocean. \. . Tbe following letter is out of tbe usual channel as it describes tbe work of a cavalryman. Presidio of Monterey Aug. 1. 1918. Dear Mother and all:- I wW< drop you a line to let you know we are transferred to the artillery. I do not know whether tbey will pot ua in tbe heavy or he ligbt artillery. Tell pa I will know bow to clean off a horse when I get bome and I will know bow Fo ride. We run, trot and gallop. We will be running and bave to turn rigbt aronnd acd go the other way. We have to ride without reina, with our arme folded, and to clean a horse we muet clean out the frog of tbe foot and Bome are nervy boraee and aome get kicked if tbey are not quick enough to get out of the way. 1 have not been eick a day or got thrown off or kicked. At some places out bere the bills are so steep tbe horses bave to slide I down, and going up you must bang on or slide off backwards. 1 don't know wbere they will Bend na, but hope it will be back__east for the West is a poor country. They talk about California being warm. We have to wear an overcoat every nigbt we go up town. My day's work begins at 5:30. We must get dressed and attend roll call to aee if all are there. At 6:00 we bave breakfaet and at 7:00 go to tbe atable and clean and water our horses, tben saddie and go out to drill till 11:00. We tben clean borse off, water and put him back in the barn, then dinner at 12 oclock. In the afternoon we drill with rifles and revolvera till 4:30, tben no more till next morning. From your loving son Private Ralph E. Smith Troop E, 301 Cavalry Presidio Monterey California. On Tbursday of last week the senate unanimously passed tbe Sbeppard amendment to Agricultural bill which bas been pending a long time and haa been Considerably changed from its original form. It will be under- j stood of course that this is only an amendment aud the vote is yet to be taken on tbe bill, but it will doubtless pass. Tbe law forbide the saie of beer, wine or other vinous or intoxicating liquors for oeveraee pnrposee from June 30, 1919, till the close of tbe war Tbe following letter from a Clare Connty boy to bis parents ia of more than ordinary interest. Word has just lately been received of bia arrival across Camp Mills, N. V. 7-19-18 Dear ParentB and All: — Will try to answer vou letter received before I left Camp Custer, and teil yon a little of tbe interesting things if my trip. We ief* Camp Custer, at nine o'clock Tuesday morniug, two companies on our train, three men to each double seat. Get into Detroit about one o'clock where the Red Cross served cakes and milk. Was there about 4-5 minutee, then went through the tunnel to Windsor, then to 8t. Thomas. It ia a fine country, nice level farm land and aome fine CIRCULATION Of Weekly Newspapers To Be Curtailed. swornaffTdavits Demanded Showing Compliance With Law. _%Tbe order reducing tbe amount of print paper that may be need by j weekly newt-pap*rs 10 per cent has been prepared by tbe pulp and paper section of the war Industries board, and will be effective September 15. Publishers of weekly newspspers muet arrange for a reduction of 15 per cent in tbeir circulstion beginning with September 15, in order to meet tbe requirements of ibe war industries board. Tbe method of making such reductions will be largely left to eacb publisher, who will work and tbe demobilization cf tho army, j farm homes. Stopped at Niagara Falla After May 1, 1919, no grains, cereals fruit or other food products shall be used in tbe manufacture of malt cr vinoue liquore for beverage purposes, After tbe passage of tbis bill uo distilled, malt, vinous or other intoxicating liquors shall be imported during tbe above period, nor shall distilled liquors be removed/from bond, save for export. The President ia authorized at any time after passage of the act to establish zones of such a pleases about coal mine factories, ship building plants, etc. Violations of tbe law are punishable by a fine not exceeding *1000. or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or botb, out tbe details of the problem foi his and let ns Off five minutes. They said ! own paper. we would bave bad a better view of I Publishers of weekly newspapers tbe Falls from *be U. S, side. We will be supplied by the war industries were slightly above tbe Falls and board with blanks for the purpose of 1000 feet away. The spray blew up reporting the amount of paper used on as like rain, boiiiug ont of tbat j by them eacb montb from September 1, 1!H7 to September 1, 1918. Tbe statements made by the publishers Carl Stoll. 801% COMPANY Wins Honor In Labor Day Drill At Mf. Pleasant. Bargains At Demarest's Cash Store. 1.89 blue overalls without bib 1.49; 1.89 blue overall coats 1.49; 20c print 15c; 35c shirting 25c per yard; 2 00 pure linen tablecloth per yard 1.89; mens 10c handkerchiefs 7c; mens dress shirts, 1.00 value, special 69c; 1.00 rasor bones 39c; boys 3 50 solid leather echool sboes 2 75; Misses 3 00 school shoes 2 48:,girls school dresses 75c aad 98c. • Miaa Myrle Rogers went to Grayling on Friday where sbe teaches next year. r.A '■ Ruite a large number of Clare people were at Mt. Pleasant Monday for the "Patriotic Day'- Celebration, in wbich tbe State Troops from Clare and Farwell participated. Among tbe many entertaining features of the day was a contest between tbis company and the one from Alma which was declared a draw, the prize of $50 being divided between tbe two This is especially complimentary to Cspt. McKerring and bis troops, as tbey are still without regular arms, and tbe whole company gets together only occasionally. A mammoth crowd took in tbe doings ot the day. Patriotic speeches were made, and there waa a parade both forenoon and afternoon. A running ra-ce was staged in whicb one ridtyrwse thrown and hart somewhat. Tbe day closed witb a sham battle and "over tbe top" In a charge. T. W. Michael left on Saturday for a weak'* work la tba interests of tho Grange. ■ SIXTEENJORE Were To Leave For Camp Yesterday. QUOTA FOUR SHORT As First Class Is Entirely Exhausted. Twenty young men were to have gone to Camp Custer in response to this month's call from Clare County, but only sixteen were available in ali, tbia number being summoned to Harrison Wednesday, leaving by train and again going east from Clare at 9 P. M. A demonstration somewhat after tbe fashion of those given at former times was being arranged in their honor, as tbey go to answer their eountry's call. .The names of those called is given herewith. Ralpb Wm. Cook Harley Mark Sowle Arthur Edw. Richmond Frank Earl Wilson Clair Stronse John Woods Berley Shaver Carl Fred Garcbow Wellington Nowlen Chas. Russell Ickes. Earnest Lee Hnlin Alwien Gilmore Tbos. Maltby Earl Hurst Morton Lewis F. Rotter Forest Guest. Notice. All parties indebted to as please call aad made a satlafaotory settlement at once and oblige. P. aad A. Duplay. Car! 8toll wae born April 26, 1S40 in Wuertemberg Germany, and passed away Aug. 26, 1918, at tbe age of 72 years, 4 months. In Oet. 1808 he was united in marriage to Catherine Stopper and came to tbia country, residing in Jackcon Co. Michigan, tor about 7 years. In 1875 they came to Clare where he lived nntil his deatb. To tbem were born 7 children, 4 boys and 3 girls. On Sept. 23rd, 1S90, his wife passed away leaving the husband and 7 children. On Jan., 1892, be waa again united in marriage to Sophia Baur. For tbe past 2 years Mr. Stoll bas been a helpless invalid and bas re- ceieved constant and loving attention from bis faithful wife. Tne funeral conducted by Rev. C, Waldelicb was beld from the German Lutheran church on Thursday afternoon Mr. Stoll has been a member of thia church for a great many years. Re leaves to mourn, his wife, 3 daughters, Mrs. Smith of Clare, Miss Sophia Stoll of San Diego, California, and Mra. Archie Lowry of Marion Mich, 4 aons Chas Stoli Seattle, Wash. John Stoli of Superior, Wis., Fred Stoll r>f Ashtabula, Ohio, and Julius Stoll Murdock, Minn, snd many otber relatives and friends. GRANGE PICNIC bole like fog. We were quite near tbat part called the Horseshoe Falls. Tbe country from Syracuse to New York will never wear out, it is only 12 to 3<"i inches to the rock and sticks out of all the hillsides perfectly bare, z e as he J Some places looked to be 100 to 150 munition j feet straight up We struck the Hudson River. Quite a river and as pretty scenery ae I ever saw. We came through several tunnels, the longest being under under tbe Hudson at Jersey City. We marched on to a mighty o'd ferry boat, four companies of us and started for Long Island, it is a great sight, all kinds of boats tbat you can think of Along tbe shore is nothing but wharf after wharf. Saw one of Uncle Sam's little boats as we came over, a sea green submarine a queer looking craft they are. Haven't seen mucb of the City yet. They say we will get pase so as to see the sights. Hope ao anyway. Saw a few of tbe small buildings. Counted 30 stories in one and about 35 in another. Saw the Statue of Liberty but was about a mile from it. Could see the arm and torch quite plain at tbat so yuu know it isn't small. Passed under tbe Brooklyn Bridge, and lt is some Bridge Think it wouid be all rigbt for tbe Cedar River. Report is we bave abont 160,000 men bere now. Have no idea wben we will leave. Are living in tent6 called squad tenta, eight men in each. Drilled a little bit this morning, the first since laat Friday. Landed here Wednesday evening about 6 o'clock. We are labout 25 milee from New York City proper, but there ia town all around us. We are onlv a few miles.from sn aviation field, so can see airplanes at ali times. Counted 15 at one time this morning. Well, must ring off for this time, do a little washing, take a bath and shave. Tomorrow is inspection. Good bye and write soon and often to your loving son and brotber. Pvt. Andrew J. Keysor, Co L. 340 Inf. 85 Div. A. E. F. Next Week Likelv To Be Event. Big The Grange Picnic at Alwood grove on Wednesday next will probably be the event of the session. Tom Michael wbo is bossing tbe thing says tbat it will be the greatest picnic ever pulled off in Clare county and he knows what he is talking about. Everyone will want to bear State Master Ketch- am. Ford Jumps Curb. As Mrs. Frank Lamphere drove up to tbe west curb on McEwen St. Saturday, too mucb speed or failure of brake to work properly sent tbe family Ford np out of tbe gutter and wedged the front end between sidewalk and hitching rail. Tbe radiator was broken in, some other parts jammed up, the and tbe occupants of tbe car being no more tban shook up somewhat. MORE WORKERS Badly Needed at R e d Rooms. Cross We are requested to appeal to tbe women ot this city to give more of tbeir time to tbe Red Cross work. Tbe work ie urgent and more workers are mucb needed. Oome on Tuesdays aad Fridays. Free School Day For Clare. Friday, 8eptenber 20, i a Free School Dsy at the Northern District Fair for the school Children of Clare and for all of Clare county. Tbe Northern District Fair a t Cadillac bas become an enterprize well worth a visit from the children and people of this section. It ranks high up a- mong the B I g Fairs of Michigan. Tbere wiil b e special trains from Clare to tbe District Fair on botb Thursdsy and Friday, September 19 and i.0. SUNDAY AUTO Riding For Pleasure Stopped. To Be Tbe snpply of gasoline is getting low it is claimed and tbe demand for war purposes is of course constantly increasing. Tbe enormous use of gasoline for pleasure riding must be stopped, I s the intimlatlon from Washington. If tbe appeal is not heeded, it is Intimated tbat drastic action will be taken to compel observance of tbis. will be in the form of sworn affidavits and each month for the next 12 they will be? required to make a sworn statement snowing the amount cf paper consumed during that montb, and it ia expected that this amount will be 15 per cect less than that used during the same month of tbe previous year. Publiahers who have stock on'hand will n;jt be allowed to use it in larger ratio than tbose who must buy from month to montb. Every weekly newspaper publisher must be prepared to swear to tbe a- mount of paper be uaed during the past 12 months, month by month and then he figure a monthly reduction from theae figures of 15 per ceot. Because of the absolute necessity of curtailing tne use of paper, the pulp and paper section of the war industries board bas ruled tbat no new newspaper shall be esiahlished. Aside from tbe above, the following are a few of the rulea that have beeu laid down: Discontinue fall subecriptsons that are not renewed and paid in advance at tbe time tbe subscription expires. Discontinue sending paper after data of expiration of subscription, unless tbe subscription is renewed and paid* for. Thie ruling to be effective Oct. 1 1916). Cut off tbe deadheads, tbe people- who do not pay in advance, and set the subscription price at a point wbere, even with a less number of subscribers, there will be a grester revenue. Like every otber class of business, the newapaper are *'up aeainst it." Tbey confront, not a theory but a condition. Not only ia print paper, and all otber euppliea abnomally high, but tbey are also scarcer. Publishers confront the same labor conditions, as do all other classes of business. Many printers bave been called to the colors and tbe new draft will cal! many more. Tbe beat tbat any can bope to do is to struggle along till tbe war ends. Many are compelled to quit. In our neighboring county of Osecela five papers have suspended publication in tbe past three years. Many are increasing their subscription rates as a partial remedy for present conditions. We believe tbere is not a paper in the country tbat has a finer list of subscribers than Das the Sentinel. We brag on this always. We feel sure tbev will rpiiiivpi *h t wa must meet aud will b e willing to co-operate. The Sentinel is not going out of business snd does not wisb to increase it subscription rates though it may be compelled to do so. but it must com- p 1 y witb government regulations. Most of our subsciberj pay promptly in advance and have always done so. A few are ln arrears. We need not tell anyone who will bs selected to make u p the 15 per cent tbat we must cut off. One dollar makes only a very stnail sum for each subscriber but tbe aggregate helps quite a bit to keep tbe machinery running. Mrs. Brace Gibbs and little son returned on Monday from ao extended visit at tire bona of bar parents at Charlotte. Card Of Thanks. We wish to tbank tbe many friend* and neighbors for tbeir kindness and for tbe beutiful floral offerings, presented to ns ln oar great bereaver- ment at tbe deatb of oar husband and fatber. Mrs. Sophia Stoll and Family. - '-.- _. . m ■* \- 1 r* ■ • |
