The Cedarville Herald, Volume 41, Numbers 27-52

Enlist in the Thrift Stamp Campaign!! She FORTY-FIRST YEAR NO. 31. V V VW VW V IM M W jM ^ We wake a specialty ef ail I mb A* a t printing. The season is here far he sale hills. Our water-proof stock is the heat, v w w / w w m w m v . CEDARVILLE, 0 f f l0 3 f t ID A Y , JULY 19, 1918 Letters From *Soldier Boys. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Jobe have re­ ceived a very interesting letter from their son, Mereld, who left Camp Sherman several weeks ago with most of the Greene county boys in the 330th fo r oyer sea service. The letter was written “a t sea” and Mereld gives <. good story of his stay in New York and his visit with Mr. Hardy, a brother-in-law of *Mr. R. C. Watt, . Dear Folks: We are just entering into the dan­ ger zone which means we are not very; f a r from our destination some place around Liverpool, Eng, Well folks J ju st have so much to tell you I do not know where to start, but a sailor told mo he would be glad to mail th is in Liverpool, so I hope you will get it real soon. I left good old New York City or rather Cryder’s Point on >1 the island after having a good visit with the Hardy's on Saturday. I had such a good time a t their beautiful home op the water's edge way up high and dry where you can see a long way down the hay where the East river starts. The river is a mile wide and across is a large fo rt covering the big ships from Boston and on the right is Foyt Toten, with big, guns protecting the nation from enemy ships. Thurston, the famous magician, •lives next door to Mr. ’Hardy and he has a queer home of .weird appear­ ance. He..is a peculiar-chap,—about forty years of age. He has great love fo r children. and those of the neighborhood gather a t his home in company with his six 'year old daugh­ ter. John Hardy is very much in­ terested in. magic and has ' a 'great fondness for Mr. Thurston. He •knows and can do several clever tricks. ,Mrs.. Beal is'fa iling very rapidly and would hardly.have known her. Fo r the past two weeks she has, had a trained nurse. When I, returned to the. company the boys all told me I was lucky in getting a pass to make the visit' for no more were to be issued, and this was the case. Sabbath.morning there were no passes. We- all went to Y. M. C. A. services, fo r we did not know when we would get to go again; in the U. S. A, Monday we packed our barracks bags, which were sent' ahead o f ouT boat. We Were told to pre- _pare fo r the trip during the night, but did not get away until 5:30 Tues­ day morning, although we had “reve­ ille” a t four. We ate a hurried break­ fast, told some of our bunkmates, Who were to go on another ship, fond fare­ well and marched off very quietly. I daresay, not a jhandful had any fear nor alarm, x thought of the popular ;£P«fr “Goodbye Broadway, Hello ^France" and-“Onward Christian Sol­ diers.” ' I never enjoyed anything s6 much m ray life as the wonderful, cherry way soldiers have of making fun. I believe.they will do it in the face of death. There is always some big blow in every crowd to entertain the bunch, so no wonder army .boys are good pals. We all Went, on board our ship from <the pier direct, a great big ocean ■liner, very speedy, a former mailer, yet5 one that carried the troops to Cuba in the Spanish-American war. Holds around 3,000 of us fellows. There is a crew of 500. -You will know how big she is when I tell you she is six times as long a s our barii, or nearly 600, feet long. She rides fine and we tiavel abobt* twelve to fifteen miles an hour, but is capable of 25 to 30 miles. _ If a submarine gots after us we may have a chance te find out her speed, We poked along because a sister ship Was slow speed or had trouble. In leaving port we saw the'g reat German liner, Vaterland, that was taken over by this government. She carries as high as 12,000 troops and is a huge affair. I t is rumored it is to join our convoy and I hope she docs. When we reached sea it was calm but gradually grew rougher, but such a wonderful sight. I love i t , -to see those big waves coming to ns only to be hurled back churning froth in their fierce fury. I love to stand a t the front and watch them. After first day reports reached us of one big fellow feeding the fishes, I t seemed to be catching, for all of us did our bit, I was pretty sick one day but kept eating, as they told us i t relieved the stomach. The sailors were fine to us and gave ns sandwiches, apples, etc., which Was much enjoyed a t first for our eatiu ■ was not good until they learned how to cook for a crowd like ours. Get he&ns, potatoes, good bread, real but­ ter and find coffee, so we can't kick. We read books furnished by the Y. M. C. A. Thursday morning, June 20th. All is well so far. We can’t Imagine it is war and we are in the danger zone. I t is told ns th a t our cruiser sighted a sub early this morning; but chased it off. I t is cold and misty and We can hardly see our sister ships. I do not know how many there are but one bright morning we counted ten or tweLve. One was the Carpathian that picked up the Titanic survivors. We expect to be met by a parge convoy of chasers and I am anxious to see them get into a fray with a sub. "Of course here's, hoping that y/i* IfaytiT aafri. 0 If these were peace, times I would like to ride On these big liners for some time as the water is great. Wilbur Gofry and John Collins are art another boat, while Elton Tindall left several days before, but we will all meet actons. Folks do not worry for we are doing well and I hope to keep you posted and yon write often as possible, , , June 24th, We had breakfast m Liverpool, Eng. Had liver a t that. Arrived last night a fter a trip of •Itvon days, we had to lay in the harbor, and wait for the tide a t 11, so I bad a chance to send yon this letter by the sailor friend. We never saw a submarine, let alone a torpedo, and were only tmewsy two day* a*i ft was t t f S r m a m *«*• wattNe f» « i* ■ Had one big scare last night when the chasers were flashing signals. When the little boat appeared i t was a pilot coming out. The shores of Scotland were beau­ tiful, also of Ireland, ,1 sure value the trip yery much for it was a won­ derful voyage. Liverpool is a pretty ! )Jace and we no doubt will remain lere to train. Yours tas ever, . Mereld, Med. Dept. S30tb Inf., S3 Div., Over Seas, A. E. F. Fort Monroe, Virginia, „ ^ July 4, 1918. Dear Dr, McGhesney: Having a few spare moments on this Fourth of July I thought I would write you a few lines., I wish you would first of all forgive the pencil, as that is the only means I have a t present, I am quarantined with seventeen other lads for two weekB, That means that we cannot get to a Y, M. C. A. hut to use ink. I arrived here yesterday after a trip from Columbus,. One does not realize the amount of work now being done by the government until he travels around "a bit. All along the way through West Virginia and southern Ohio we passed cars of coal. As we got into Virginia we saw three im­ mense camps. One camp had 24 warehouses, each one as large on the outside as the Cedaryille opera house. Cranes of all sizes hoisted the freight from the cars to these store houses. ' Then too I saw one mining- camp which was recently put up which ex­ tended over five miles in length on each side of 'the C. & O; railroad. I am .now .locateA_on _the__island which was famous during the civil war. It.'is the one on which old For­ tress Monroe was, built. The ruins are still here. The old portholes through which the guns were.puslied are intact. The casements remind ne of all that I have read of Spanish dungeons.. .Parts of it have been 're­ constructed and real guns mounted. It is on these real' guns that I will soon be practicing. The contrast be­ tween the new and the old is very rividly portrayed. I can almost pic­ ture the old fort under fire. Righ, off from here is the placq where the Monitor and Merrimac «had the first iron-clad fight. Ships laden with men and supplies now pass over the,' spot, speeding' onward to Franco. They pour in and out in a steady stream. I believe I will enjoy the life here is it is very healthy and invigorating. There is plenty of work, to do, so the time will pass by. I suppose, you are tired of this chafc- ■‘■er by . now so will relieve you. I vish you would send me the address >i name of the hoys, particularly, the Seminary hoys. - ' * Yours as ever, Nelson H. Thorn, *- 12th Co. C. B„ WILLIAM PECK KILLED^ SAB-.., BATH—FRIGHTFUL AUTO AC­ CIDENT SOUTH OF SELMA William Peck, 47, residing at Se- dalia, was killed Sabbath afternoon on the Jamestown pike, near the Friend’s church, south of Selma, when ms auto skidded while passing a ve- hicle and struck a telephone pole. I t is said the machine was being driven a t a fast pace. Al. Barker, 55, had three ribs broken and was cut and, badly bruised. C. W. Whitmer Was driving the car and Sherman Tyrol, a passenger, were cut and badly bruised.. The men were on their way to Fairfield. Dr. W. C. Marshall, pf Selma, dressed the wounds of the men and Coroner Austin viewed Hie body of the dead man. r PAPER MILL VOM|TS rnAm i4 n PRICE, $1.00 A 'YEAR MORE SMOKE Residents on the side of town are much pleased Ayer the absence of smoke and soot these days, While the public is always willing to put up with some inconveniences to keep a manufacturing im#tution, yet there was ^ t times grow * * * Some weeks ago t pleted the in sta lla ti.,.____ _ that feeds the coal, so regular that all the gas and sm$ke is-consumed While the improve:' ' to the company in of coal it also is end eiders since the emo cd. for complaint, company com- of new stokers mt means much ie conservation ied by the west- has been abat- THE LATEST ORDER STOPS EXCHANGES WILL RETURN HOME. The War Industries Board has is? i sued an order that newspapers must' cut off all exchanges. Heretofore i t has been a practice of newspapers to t exchange, particularly those in certain localities. The custom is, as old as the newspaper itself, bu t‘we are living in war time and we sup­ pose the order is all right. Another feature of the order stops al) returns from news boys and news dealers. In other words these news merchants from the wealthiest to the poorest street crier can no longer re­ turn his unsold papers.. Neither are employees permitted to take papers unless they pay for them, and the owner o f ' a” paper cannot have his own paper delivered a t his residence unless he pays the carrier, the same as his neighbor. While we are all told what we shall eat, what we are going to wear next year, the newspapers are up against some strict rulings following the new postal law that has increased our mail rates and- continues oh a grad­ ual increase for each of the next fou t years. CLASS A 1 MEN CALLED • FOR EXAMINATION JULY 19 The-following young men from this vicinity have been placed in Class 1A *>y the county board and have been mtified to appear for examination to- lay, Friday. About 80 of the conscripts have ncn given deferred, classification on ‘dush-ifti grounds and dependency claims.' The order number in which the men will be called is on the left and; the ,‘egistration number on the right. Drder Name Reg. No. 3 William Rife Collins... , 29 39 William McKinley Johnson 191 44 Harold E. H a rris.. ......... 33 73 Charles Franklin Williams 192 105 James Martin Weimer.. . . 94 111 Charles Bratton . . . . . . . . . 88 125 J. Melvin McMillan.......... 19 144 Nodman B. Fo ster.......... 128 154 Clarence Aeakley . . . . . . . . 31 170 Charles Lestev' Estridge,. 22 190 Noah Franklin DeVault.. 100 The county board has placed twenty- six names 'of the newly married men, those married since May 18, 1917, and previously given deferred classifica­ tion, in the 1 A class. In the list are Herman Banks, John Roscoe McCor- Tceli, of this place, and Charles N. Stretcher, of Clifton, POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT. I desire to announce my candidacy for the office of State Senator in this, the 5th-6th Ohio State Senatorial Dis­ trict, subject to the decsion of the Re­ publican electors of the district, a t the regular primary election on Tuesday, August 13th, 1018. FRANK C. PARRETT, Washington C» H., Ohio, We are authorized to announce the name of Robert E, Corry as a candi­ date for County Commissioner, second term, before the Republican primary; August 13. We are authorized to announce the name of E. £ , Lighthiser as a candi­ date for Sheriff, before- the Republi­ can primary, August 13. We are authorized to announce the name of Deputy Sheriff Lincoln Fnn- derburg as a candidate for t Sheriff of Grcerie county a t the coming Re­ publican primary, August 13. We are authorized to announce the name of George N. Perrill ns a can­ didate for county commissioner be­ fore the Republican primary, Aug­ ust 13. Wo are Authorized to announce the name of Ralph W ade as a candidate for County Auditor be­ fore ttie Republican Primary, August 13. We are authorized to announce the name of Joseph Fawcett as a candidate for tiounty Surveyor be­ fore the Republican P rim ary Tues­ day, August 13 . We are authorized lo announce the name of R. 1). Williamson as a can­ didate for County Commissioner, sub­ ject |o the Republican Primary. Beit grade lie catwiod cent, % entwi far Wk at PICTURE SHOW NOTES. The Murdock theatre has an excel­ lent program of attractions- for next week. Those who have seen Ann Pen­ nington in-the Follies, one of the high class theatrical attractions will be pleased to know this:famous star will be,here on the screen Saturday night in the “Antics of Ann.” „The admis­ sion will be 10 and 15 cents, Mondav, July 22, a war jpicture “France in Aims” should interest every one. The government, has au­ thorized the exhibition of this film, which will show you some of the mar­ velous war pictures. ■The admission is 10 and 15. The Wednesday program, July 24, comes another theatrical star, often seen in screen work. Billie Burke Is known the world, over and she was never "shown afc a bettor-advantage than irt “The Arms o f a Girl.” The admission is 10 and 15. , Thursday, July 25, the Vitagraph Company sends May Anderson and Alfred Whiteman in “When Men are Tempted,” taken from .be well known novel, “John Burk." T. is story dif­ fers greatly from most novel Stories. The admission Is 10 and 15, The advance notice for Monday, Jiily 29, .will interest all followers of the picture play and should a t­ tract new ones. America’s foremost matinee idol, Dustin Farnum, comes in “The Spy.” The work of secret police and exposing plans of tlio ene­ my are elaborately pictured.' A more extended notice will be given of this picture, BRINGS SUIT AGAINST............... .GEIGEIl-JONES CO. FOR ADVICE An echo of the .former Geiger-Iones trouble is heard again when Harvey Garber, said to be the smoothest po­ litician in the state, brings a suit against the Geiger-Jones Co, for ad­ vice. It is said Garber was used to help cover up some of the scandal during the state and federal investi­ gations Concerning the Geiger-Jones finances. From the outside there are indications of some new revelations, for most people believe that Harvey performed his part of the contract and he brings suit now for compensa­ tion. PLAN FOR CHAUTAUQUA. The Chautauqua commitce and a number of guarantors met in the Mayor’s office Monday evening to make final arrangements for the event which opens next Mpnday afternoon at two o’clock. The .evening session begins a t eight o’clock, The college campus has been se­ cured on condition that the commit­ tee employ J . C. Grindle for police duty. There ate to be certain re­ strictions regarding the' use of autos on the grounds. No machines will be permitted to cross the cement walk, as last year when the beautiful lawn was damaged to some extent. The township was divided into dis­ tricts and different persons assigned to make the canvass which started Tuesday and was to continue through­ out the week. COMB AND HELP US. I t has long been decided there is nothing that can be brought to any town that is of aiiy more value to it than a first, class chautauqua,■ and the Colt Alber is this, It brings to our very doors lectures and music of class that we could not attend for five times the money in any other way. I t is an education for both “old and young. I t is something that is the duty of every citizen to help with. I t is the duty of every good citizen to lend a helping hand. I t improves the town, its citizens and its* morals. If you are not going to be a t home, buy a ticket and present it to some neighbor who could ill afford to at­ tend and one who would enjoy it, Get in the band wagon and help push it along. , ..London Ohio H omo flour at Nag* y* who with his ife been in the , in New York ye telegraphed ‘ ay home, Phy- 10 m to return Hnues to grow with tuber- DAY. Picnic and . be held on Kfire Park. A, HjSan- S. Prince, dinner a t 12 speaking berty Band Mr. Daniel Dennel wife .and a nurse Adarondack mount for several weeks, that they are on tho8 sicians have advisee! as Mr. Dennehey weaker. He is suffd culosis. FARMEHSl The Seventh An Farmers' Field Day! Thursday, July 25. £ The speakers will be dais, L. O. Lantis an3 There will be a pic$ o’clock after wbic starts. Music by t | of Beavercreek toy AUTOMOBILE AH owners of aut quested to call at get their certificate numbers, Heretofd cates have been mi to the increased cost have been sent to i di. iribution. The owners in Cedarvilll Clifton' may be had. 1 LOSS ON Th • government loss in eggs due to in the past five years h i The loss is- attribufcj housing conditions, J leaving eggs out ' weather, not mark enough, lack of canc poor packing and eggs to remain in a j 70 degrees or more neither be kept in near oil or odorifer I t is also yecomr sold on equality ba the count system, candle eggs. TO itEGULATBll*g!^COJTHING. The war industries board has adopt­ ed the following rules as a cloth con­ servation plan to regulate the making of men’s clothing: Inside pockets of cloth eliminated. Maximum length 30 inches. Not more than three outside pockets on any coat. Facing not to exceed more than 4 !i inches in width finished a t the hreast. Side and back' straps and flaps on trousers forbidden.. Outlet on seams not to exceed %-iiich. All double breasted overcoats eliminated- and not to be over 43 inches in length, Raincoat lengths not to exceed 48 inches. Not more than 10 styles of sack suits to be made. AH reference samples to not be over 6 inches square. July 20th to August 3rd Is t h e P a t e o f —and’under existing conditions—a higher trend on everything. ThlB two weeks' sale of the usual well-known Elder standard of merchandise affords economies all will welcome most heartily. ■4 ., . . _■ 1 ' ’ . Buy now, and count your savmgs by what you'll have to pay later. 4 t h a n d M a i n ’S ts . Dayton, Ohio CHARLES EDWA&& CLARKE. ICATES. Tes are re­ st-Store and , th e ' license these certifi- but owing i»tage they ounties for ates for |.w.6ship and Vs store. that the r care for ached 4Q%. improper . an nests, mg. in hot jj frequently producer, Itting 'o f Sture of should Jy cellar, rohandise. at-eggs be . ' of on Imust also SAFETY FIRST FILM. By arrangement with the Universal Film Co., the “Safety First” film will be ‘shown at ■the Murdock theatre, Saturday ni^ht, July 27. This is an educational film for the protection of life and has the endorsement of po­ lice chiefs in hundreds of cities as well as school superintendents and college authorities. „ The man on foot crossing streets has a responsibility, the same as the auto driver. Every man, woman and child should see this film. Here are some rules that all should remember a t home and in other cities: DON’T cross the street between blocks. Remember, vehicles have just as much right to the road as you have, NEVER carry on a conversation while crossing a street. NEVER try to read while crossing a street, NEVER hold an open umbrella so you cannot see approaching traffic. NEVER alight from a moving car. Wait for it to stop. ALWAYS (Ob­ serve the movement of traffic when alighting, before crossing to the walk. WARN children not to hitch on cars or vehicles; or play or skate in the path of traffic. If you drive a vehicle- learn the traffic rules of the particular places you travel through. REMEMBER, the pedestrian has just- as much right to the road as you have. . «* DON’T disregard Danger , signs. They are put up for YOUR protec­ tion, * Carry a warning signal .of some’ kind, AND USE IT. STOP before „vou cross railway tracks. EXAMINE your brakes and steer­ ing gear frequently, IF you must drink to excess, don’t drive. I f you see a drunken driver have him arrested, for your own Saf- otv and his. SPEEDING will only get you to one place quicker-—the grave. Lighting your head and tail lamps at dusk may prolong your life. When the streets are wet or !cy, be sure your tires will not skid. This caution protects you from possible imprisonment, injury or death. NEVER attempt to run a vehicle until you are entirely familiar with Its operation and hold a license giv­ ing you the right. IF for sotrie unavoidable reason, you happen to run down some one DON’T run away. I f you do you be­ come a hunted murderer and i t goes very hard for you when you’re Caught - -*hd you vrtft bo m ghtt Charles Edward Clarke, who beads The Charles Edwar$ Clarke Company, to be heard at the Chautauqua, is one of those musicians who, while he has rare ability to interpret good music, has not been afflicted with what is commonly called “the artistic temper­ ament.” In ,addition .to being a good singer, Mr, Clarke is a good human .being, slle likes folks, and he likes to. mingle with them. From bis first appearance upon the platform, he in­ stantly strings the wires between him; self and his hearers. Folks feel in­ stinctively that here is a man who is using music as a vehicle for the ex­ pression of a fine personality, of high; . ideals, and of splendid purpose. He sings his way-into the hearts of bis, hearers with the first note, and he' never falls to hold their appreciation ,and interest to the close of the. pro­ gram. His accompanying^ artists in- f.elude M b .talented wife, Rachel Stein- ;man. Clarke, one of the best known violiniBts of the Chautauqua platform, land Mr. Earl Victor Prahl, a most com­ petent pianist, : 1 ------:........ .....- .. \ .-V ~ , ».... . ■ - .-* , ■ .* ■■!■ .}■ Jr.- Communities grow as they appeal to e young men and women. When the < red-blooded sons and daughters' of the i present generation grow to manhood ' add womanhood their derision tq stick , to the home to^h or to leave It m&ni the difference between, a going and a growing town, and a dead and decay ring one. POSTMASTER ATTENDS CONVENTION IN COLUMBUS SATURDAY Postmaster* Turnbull was one of more than 500 postmasters of this, state that attended a convention of Uncle Sam’s men in Columbus, last Saturday. Postmaster Turnbull has received notice of increase in salary & r the R.. F . D, men under a recent mct of congress. The minimum pay here will bo about $1,400 annually, while Mr, Stormont will likely get more in as mufch as his route exceeds 25 miles. With the present cost of gaso­ line, tires and autos the R. F. D. men welcome the new increase. OUR SHARE OF NEXT LOAN. Cedarville township's share of the next or Fourth Liberty Loan will be about $125,000. The Exchange bank is now receiving about $15,000 in 4M per cent Certificates every two weeks. These are issued in advance of the Fourth loan, Boost Buy^Cedarville Lime Company First Preferred Seven Per Cent, Non Taxable Stock and Hfelp put Cedarville on the 'Map! The new $20,000,000 ]U. S, Goverhfnent Nitrate Plant lo­ cated near Cincinnati will use about five hundred tons of lime per- day. ^ r<« The Cedarville Lime Co., has purchased- machinery for thrge hydrate lime planif to be built this fall. Help by buying the First Preferred Seven Per Cent Non Taxable Stock. One hundred dollars per share interest payable semi­ annually January and July first. For other information and particulars see 0. L. Smith and L. F. Tindall of The Ex­ change Bank, Messrs lliff Bros, or Xerxes Farrarr of the Central National Bank, London, Ohio. • * • For Army Officers All wool serge Khaki uniforms priced at $30 to $40 French Rain Coats $25, Cotton Khaki Uni­ forms $xo, $ 15 and $20, Khaki Shirts $1.50 to $3.50, Serge Caps $3 to $5, Regulation Hats $3.50, Puttees 6—Collars, Neckwear and Hand­ kerchiefs. Now see us as early as possible if you desire a uniform. r • THE SURPRISE STORE E. C. HUB. Store Cloic* 6 P. M. Saturday*. DAYTON, OHIi 28-30 E. Third S t W«GiveS. «cH. GreenStamp* Mil