Teutons Expected To Continue Drive In War News
The fall of Warsaw shifts Austro German actions in Russia to a new phase. German forces press the Vistula line, with Kovno evacuated and Baltic provinces likely abandoned. Italians face Turkey as Nish negotiations seek Bulgaria aid, while Italy weighs Tripoli risks and internal unrest.
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J. W. T. Mason
United Press
New York
Warsaw
Russia
Vistula
Kovno
Galipoli
Nish
Serbia
Bulgaria
Near East
Berlin
Italy
Turkey
Cyrenaica
Tripoli
Brindisi
Constantinople
Mohammedani Ym
Largest Gold Hoard in Russian State Bank Vaults
PETROGRAD August 7 The largest gold hoard in the world is in the vaults of the Russian State Bank totaling about 860 million dollars. Yet a traveler across the empire sees little gold coin to buy shoes, as paper currency dominates and checks are rare. Many Russians distrust banks and work capital is held as large denomination notes worn around the neck. Working people often carry from five to ten thousand dollars in currency.
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Russ State Bank
Russia
Olive B. Dickson v. Emma O. Brewer decree re ref
In Charbery Court Hon. Thomas H. Smith chancellor during business Saturday the case Olive B Dickson versus Emma O Brewer resulted in a decree re referring the executrix accounts to the register for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charbery Court
Thomas H. Smith
Olive B. Dickson
Emma O. Brewer
Panama Canal Blocked by Major Landslide
Twelve steamers halted by a new slide in the Culebra cut near Colon. The Finland with 560 passengers on the way to the Panama-Pacific Exposition is among those delayed. Dredges are being sent to clear the rock and earth pile, and officials call it the most serious slide since the canal opened.
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Colon
Finland
New York
Culebra
Panama Canal
Williamson and guests visit as vocal music school ends
Dr. T. P. Williamson of Brewton spent Sunday with his relatives in Range. G. L. Carter and Miss Ethel Carter of Mexia visited Miss Mamie Locke last Friday. J. C. Williamson traveled to Pensacola on business. Miss Janie Stranglin of Repton spent the weekend with Miss Mamie Locke. The vocal music school classes meet today and will perform special songs with homes and visitors expected at ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Range
Ala
T. P. Williamson
Brewton
G. L
Ethel Carter
Mexia
Mamie Locke
J. C. Williamson
Pensacola
Janie Stranglin
Repton
Vocal Music
J. A. Smith
C. Y. Mayo
Canoe
J. F. Feagin
Holland Chapel
Santa Rosa County
Florida
Lenette Coleman
J. J. Coleman
Demopolis
Lambbert
Rikard
Bay Minette
S. O. Bristow
Knights of Pythias
W. B
H. Jernigan
Monroeville
B. F. Pringle
E. J. Fitzgerald
Castleberry
Official Notice on Assessments Due and Membership Offer
Notice warns that Assessments Nos. 373 379 and 330 are due by August 1 or suspension follows. It then promotes life insurance as unrelated to membership, claims low cost and best value, and urges ten cent join fee with reference to a “Certificate of membership” implying a secretarial advantage. Dollar Bill, SEE THE Ramidbae.
Movies Are Suggested in Place of Sermons
In New Lenox Illinois August 7 the Joliet district Rock River conference plans a meeting for Methodist ministers from fifty towns to discuss using movies as church program material. Rev James O May of Aurora Illinois will explain his method to colleagues.
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New Lenox
Ill
Joliet
Rockriver
James O’may
Aurora
Cedar Creek Personal Notes and Local Happenings
Lawr notes from Cedar Creek about visiting friends and relatives. Young people gathered for singing on Thursday and Friday evenings. Recent rains improved crops with late corn expected to be a fair yield. Mention of widespread interest in chautauquas.
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Cedar Creek
Lawr
Pollard Personal Notes Touch Quiet Local News
Pollard Alabama social updates include visits by Mrs. J. R. Lyons and Miss Mary McLellan to Brewton and Monroeville, teaching exams, church activities, Knights of Pythias meeting with visitors, and illness of Mrs. B. F. Pringle. Downey to get court of claims seat. Palmer eyed for state department post as president plans Cornish trip.
Wiggins Personal Notes Highlight Birthday Party
Miss Maoy Reed hosted a birthday party at her home on July 29 with guests in costumes representing their birth months. Mrs J A Leggett and daughters returned from visits to Mobile McLain and others. J B Dorsett spent ten days in the Mississippi delta before returning home. Little Misses Marriel Ora Lee McKay visited Mrs Leggett. Mrs W P Benjamine recovering from typhoid fever. Coast trip for a Sunday excursion drew a crowd from Wiggins. Grace Leggett visited her brother Dr Leggett in McHenry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Gamble
Neorudae
Claude Beeland
Dunklin
Troy
Mia
Laurie
Mies Catherine Meals Sa
Andalusia
Aaakei
George Searcy
Hopkins
Clanton
S. B. Hopkins
Maudene
New Orleans
Margaret Porterfield
Clemmie Belle Buchanan
Montgomery
Myra Peagler
I. L. Gwaltney
Moulton
Wear Laster
Margaret Berry
Marie Berry
Greenville
D. M. Powell
Genie Powell
D. D. Metcalf
Waynesville
N. C
Lucy
Gladys Reynolds
Georgia
Barge
Georgiana
Abbie
Lucile Pool
J. A. Kendrock
Katie Lane Kendrock
Kate Johnson
Mildred Flowers
San Francisco
Pauline Gamble
Selma
C. H. Lewis
Marie Lewis
Marie Dees
Joseph Kendrock
Luverne
Edith Dees
Edward Steiner
Margaret Steiner
J. H. Steiner
Marie Pake
Sadie Steinhart
E. J. Fitzgerald
F. Parker
Castleberry
Alice Fitzgerald
Alleton
H. E. Bragg
Mobile
Aileen
Anson
Pensacola
Clara Scott
Deantt
Chester Scott
Clara Moyen
Mary Powell
Laverne
L. B. Belser
New York
Ww. W. Chapman
R. Y. Porter
Bruce Dees
Gilmore Drake
Griffin
J. B. Powell
Wilggins
Wiggins
Maoy Reed
J. A. Leggett
McLain
Shep Martin
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Gulfport
J. B. Dorsett
Mississippi Delta
Marriel
Ora
Lee McKay
Leaf
Leggett
Lucedale
L.C. Helms
Bessie Burge
N. W. Thomas
Ellisville
Nice
Fannie Myers
Mamie Russell
Clara Belle Taylor
Robert Russell
Thuy
Poplarville
Magee
Miss
Leslie Smith
Mobile Business College
W. Smith
W. T. Smith
Pascagoula River
Evelyn
Edith
Parker
Nellie
Hortense Hayles
Joe Catalat
Winston Hayles
Cecil Stanley
Marshall
Roland Smith
Lucille
Pearl Gibson
Shreveport
Dave Gibson
Lucile Goff
Moss Point
Kennedy
Claudia Davis
Hattiesburg
Lloyd Clark Banes
J. R. Banes
Corinne Showers
Birthday Celebration Surprises Carl Kroner in Dawes
A crowd of young people surprised Carl Kroner in Dawes Alabama Saturday night for his birthday. The Northwestern Hummer made a special trip to accommodate the turnout and a good time was reported. The Woman's Pioneer Club met at the school house with about 25 ladies present as Mrs. Kroner gave a paper on German washing methods. Luncheon was served by Miss Leona Niles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Ala
Carl Kroner
Northwestern
Woman's Pioneer Club
Kroner
Leona Niles
Rall
Katy Dyar
Fairhope
George Kilmer
G. BE. Newman
Mark Canfield
Hotel de Lathrop
Mr. Farrell
Mobile
Vba
Fulton Personal News Notes From Fulton and Thomasville
Local items report J. C. Conn's death and burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Social updates include Grace Manis returning from Knox ville summer school, Mrs. J. Wilson visiting from Zinco, and Fulton defeating Thomasville 10 to 2. Also mentions visits by D. H. Henley and J. A. Farr, travels to Pensacola and Mobile, plus multiple residents visiting relatives, camps, or expositions in Mississippi and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
D. H. Henley
J. Wilson
Zinco
Wilson
T. C. Steele
Almeda
John Smalling
Pine Hill
Thomasville Nine
Fulton
Fulton Diamond
J. W. Woodard
J. C. Courtney
Pensacola
Joe Sewell
Selma
F. Hen
Thorington
Clayton Fen
Crary Personal News From Crary Ala
Crary notices report Mrs. B. Graham Jr recovering well after surgery at Inge Hondurant spearee. A. J. Schell recently purchased a 1916 Ford. Mrs. James Havens on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lord, Miss Etta, and W. E. Black attended the servant at Allen’s avenue conference.
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Crary Personals
Crary
Ala
B. Graham, Jr
A. J. Sehell
James Havens
Walter Lord
Etta
W. E. Black
Alien’s Vne
Ammunition Makers May Demand War Profits Share
Hartford reports a conference opens Sunday to decide if a New England ammunition factory strike will be called to win a share of war profits. Wages, unions, and 90,000 workers in 12 plants are central, with a possible walkout within three weeks if organizers prove strength.
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Hartford
Conn
New England
W. H. Johnston
International Association of Machinists
J. J. Keppler
Bull Moose
New York
George W. Perkins
Tennessee
Haiti
United States
Philadelphia
Island Republic
Deer Park Personal News Highlights Crowded Weekend
Deer Park Alabama reporters note a busy period with an ice cream social at First Methodist church hosted by the School Improvement Association and a riverbank baptism led by J. L. Slay. Local visitors include W H Clearman and Albert Beshel from New Orleans.
Forest Camp No 1 Meeting Scheduled at Hall
Members of Forest Camp No 1 will assemble at their hall on Sunday at 4 o clock for the pur unveilment and related activities.
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Forest Camp No
Nolia
W. ‘Clarke Giemente
French Dog Awarded Second War Cross for Bravery
A shepherd from southern France wins a second war cross after signaling the approach of a German force and saving an infantry outpost. The award, rare and coveted, is reserved for those mentioned in dispatches.
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Paris
France
War Office
Pollard social notes and obituaries highlight town visits
A string of weekend visits and greetings across Pollard Alabama features Prof. and Mrs. H N Lee in Beatrice, Miss Nannie of Castle with Mrs C L Wiggins, and many others from Eufaula Canoe Quintette and Pensacola. Obituary notes Mrs A G Moore passed after long illness with interment at Jay Florida.
Irvington Personal Notes Highlight Local Arrivals
Miss Nora Goyette of Mount Vernon and Mr J Keel of Little Rock visit Mrs Goyette on Home avenue. Miss Hazlette of Cedar Rapids arrives for an extended stay with Mr and Mrs Hugiette. Ethel Montgomery was a Grand Bay visitor last Saturday. Mr Spurr and wife from Kalamazoo reside on Robb place. John Weisel moved to a farm this week after seven months in town.
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Irvington
Ala
Nora Goyette
Mount Vernon
J. Keel
Little Rock
Ark
8. Goyette
Home Avenue
Hazlette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
M. M. Hugiette
Ethel Montgomery
Grand Bay
Spurr
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Robb Place
John Weisel
Local Church Notes and Social Roster From Pine Hill Area
Community column records church activities, Sunday school events, visits by members and families. Notes include pulpit changes, pastor appointments, and local gatherings with multiple mentions of residents from Linden, Mobile, and nearby towns.
Revival Work Continues Across Belforest Area
G W Hilson of Knoxville has led a four week revival at the Belforest church house. Baptist members gathered at the church last Sunday for services. Edna Sle and Nora Coop visited Bay Minette and Robertsdale friends. Hannace hosted an ice cream social for sister Sar who departed to Michigan. George and Brantley from Pineapple and Babette spent time with relatives.
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Belforest
Belforrest
Ala
G. W. Hilson
Knoxville
Arm Baptist Church
Sar
Mich
Messrs
George and Brantley
Babette
Escatawpa Personalities Highlight Weekend Links
Escatawpa hosted a doubleheader against Deer Park 8 to 2 with key pitching and timely hitting. Local social notes mention Mrs Gary Williams and family visiting Birmingham and neighbors visiting Fruitdale, plus church announcements and regional greetings.
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Teutons
Greenville Personals
Bayou LA Batre
Birmingham
Joe Assit
Coden
Mark Assit
Raz Crensha
Ruthore
W. Simonson
Kert Simonson
Turner
Suel Simonson
John Crenshaw
Ira Cae
A. H. Daughdrille
LeRoy Smee
George Smee
Eula Porter
Robert Smee
Robert Simonson
J. Coleman
Octavia Sledge
Victoria
Greensboro
J. T. Persons
Chautauqua
Laura Emerson
Virginia Stimpson
Helen Daughdrille
Mertie Arnt
Miss Garrison
Escatawpa
J. T. Person
Alice Harberson
Forest Ward
Httie
Helen
Monroe Felps
Turnerville
J. A. Lambard
J.B. Crosby
The
Baptist Church
Alex Lewis
Citronelle
A. B. Lewis
H. E
L. C. Davis
Ethel” Lewis
Eight Mile Station
Turnerville Baptist Church
Europe
Earle
Choisville
Vance Nored
Thomasville
S. I
Pauline’ Simpkins
Jackson
Grove Hill
Coffeeville
Mary Turner
West Bend
Mabel Robinson
J. H. Cox
San Antonio
Tex
M. G. Dene
J. K. White
J. C
Millard Meorquodale
Newton
Zealle Monroe
J. P. White
New Eans
Clodie Royle
Garner
Gainestown
McVays
Ruth Davis
Mattie Mae Beverly
Union Chapel
Nona
Jackson Wi
la Calhoun
Miskey
Lucy Payton
Mabel Kerridge
McDowel
Bumgarner
B. F. Giles
Woman's College
Tuscaloosa
Jesse Bedsole
Arcel Tyson
Ed Adams
Alameda
Cecil Martin
University of Virginia
Daisy Hasley
Deer Park
School Improvement Association
First Methodist Church
Dovie Richardson
Irene Shanholtzer
W. R. Leon
J. B. Chapman
J. A. Turner
W. F. Shandoltzer
C. Thompson
J. L. Slay
H.S. Zimmerman
R. T. Frazier, Jr
H. A. Powell
B. Malcolm
J. J. Weatherby
R. T. Goodwyn
T. L. Pearce
B. EB. Roberts
R. H. Bower
J. D. Eager
J. A. Roby
Ohio
Indiana
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Alabama
Louisiana
W. F. Glisson
John McAndrews
J. F. Bilbo
First Methodist
J. E. Remington
Vinegar Bend
E. L. Russell
Katherine Richardson
J. W. Richardson
Earl Baxter
William Turner
Miss Grayson
Robert Platt
Free Methodist Church
Pollard
Carrie Kelly
Sheriff's Office
Ola Skipper
Anniston
T. F. Sowell
Pace, Fin
Tom's Ford
J. H
Fla
Annie Owens
Mary Geist
Jake Walton
Jane
S. R. Gregg
Livingston
Gregg
Misses Gibson
Jeff Holland
Hurbert Pringle
Colorado
J. Dickson
Lowndesboro
W. A. Williams
Willie Williams
Dickson
J. T. Amos
Eivergreen
Pdllard
J. E. Bates
Walton
Evergreen
John Barker
Moore
Campbell
Dd. Brea
Cassellon
Sweet
Mary EB
Jones
Linden
A. B. Curtis
Sun School
Lovering
Boanie
Elmer Read
Hestle
Pine Hi
Stan
K. A. Mayer
Escatawpa Personals
Escat
Gary Williams
Green
Morris
Becca Brown
Birmi
F. D. Bors
R. L. Green
Clyde Pullen
Fruitdale
Oa Sine
Wisgins
Bast
Brother Lowry Delive
Brother Bilbro
Christian
Haury
England
Utter
Snnen Neeesneeneem Nenst
Auto Cra Buffalo
Mitchell
Cooper Paper
Frank M. March
Oia
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