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VOL. 3
ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY EVENING, SEP TEMEER 10, 1918.
No. 215
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Still Striking
At St Quentin
British and French Make Progress
jn Attacks on German Strong
hold. Germans Lose Ground in
Flanders;
Paris, September 10. Striking; toward St. Quentin from
the south the French have captured Giborcourt seven miles from
that city.
The French are making progress in the direction of Hina.
court and Essigny in the St. Quentin region.
In the region of Nanteuil and La Fosse near the west
flank of the Chemin des Dames, two counter attacks by the
enemy were repulsed.
In the Argonne and the Vosges enemy surprise attacks
were repulsed-
The British below Epemy attacked this morning short
ly after five o'clock. The assault was made on a front of three
thousand yards in the neighborhood of Epehy on the Hinden
burg line a short distance south of Gouzeaucourt where the Bri
tish made important gains yesterday.
BERLIN REPORTS MINOR SUCCESSES
Minor sections of the German trenches in Flanders have
been taken by the British, the War Office announced today. Bri
tish attacks against Gouzeaucourt and'Epehy were repulsed the
statement said. ..
BRITISH MADE DASHING ATTACK
London, Septemfer 10. British advanced south of Havre
court during the night and have already passed beyond their old
battle line of 1917, making a wide breach in the defenses of the
enemy.
All ranks bore themselves in the attack in a worthy and
honorable manner, General Haig reports.
The British in the last four weeks have captured 75,000
prisoners and 750 guns-
GERMANS TRYING CHECK AMERICANS
In an effort to halt the Americans who with the French
are flanking the Chemin des Dames from the west, the Germans
are throwing fresh troops between the Ailette and the Aisne.
Dispatches from the front report that at Celle-sur-Aisne the
enemy furiously counter attacked.
BRITISH PLAYHAVOC WITH GERMAN PLANS
Paris, September 10. The British today hold their old
trenches facing the Hindenburg line at Gouzeaucourt, as a re
sult of a brief engagement. According to captured orders the
Germans proposed to remain here several days while retirement
to their permanent line was being carried out to the southward
but they were quickly crowded out by the British attack.
This forecasts an early German retirement behind the
main line in this sector.
However, the- Germans are not relinquishing ground
without a struggle.
Immediately after the British took Gouzeaucourt a Ger
man'counter attack pushed Haig's men back behind the village,
but a renewed assault gained all its objectives and took 50 pri
soners, while to the left the New Zealanders took 70.
In the Wovre region German artillery fire has increased
to the intensity of drum fire. This is the only activity on this
front except patrolling encounters in Alsace-Lorraine- All Ger
man raiders have been driven off.
American negroes who recently held an important sector
in thp Vosces are swearing revenge for German barbarities. Re
fugees say that the Germans fear the negroes because they have
been told by their officers that the black troops always cut off
the ears of their -prisoners.
LENS FULL OF DEADLY GAS
Paris, September 10. Latest reports of the situation at
Lens, recently reported taken by the British, say that the Bri
tish are astride of and beyond the town, which is itself still filled
with gas and German machine gun nests.
WIRE SERVICE TODAY
Usited Press flies one and two ar
rived practically os time today. File
number oee, doe at eleven o'clock ar
rived at 11:40. rile number J, due
at one o'clock, arrived at 1:25. This
service 1 practically normal.
File S was later than yesterday
not arriving until 4:05 p. m. It If
due at two o'clock.
REGISTRATION DAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 1918.
A PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR
An.erlca has tuken her plana with the Allies of humunlty.
Her ideals, proclaimed by our President aud hailed by the clvlllz.
ed world as a new character of liberty, have been hallowed and
consecrated by the blood of her boh shel ou the Bucred boII of
France. In order that these ideals may be sustuined aud the
principle of liberty and humunlty which we share with our Allies
made secure, the full military man power of the Nution Is called
to the colors. Unchallenged freedom 1b to bo achieved for the
world by the unlimited power of American manaoodi.
Declaring that we "solemnly purpose a decisive victory of
arms," the President of the United States, by virtue of authority
imposed in him by Congress, has by rroclamation'called upon all
men of America between the ayes of 18 and 45, inclusive, to regis
ter on Tliui-Hdiiy, (h 12tli iiiy or Hi-ptcmlter, 1018. Ou that day
all men who have reached their 18th birthduy and have not
reached their 46th birthday, are required to register, unless they
are already registered tor military service. The usual precinct
voting places will be the places of registration. The hours for
registration will bo from 7 A. M. to 9 P. M.
North Carolina will not lag in the performance of this duty.
Nearly a hundred thousand. of her sons are now In the service,
and buck of these stands a loyal and united Commonwealth eager
to serve. When the first call for military registration was made
fifteen months ago, more than two hundred thousand North Car
olinians registered for service. In the coming registration It la
estimated that 250,000 men will register in this State. In order
to handle so large a registration, more than 3,000 men have
cheerfully responded to the call to serve as registrars In the var.
ious precincts of the State. The proportion as well as the pur
pose of this occasion challenges and compels the loyal support and
co-operation of every citizen.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Thomas Walter Blckett, Governor of
North Carolina, do hereby call upon every man in the State who
has reached the age of 18, and has not reached tire age of 46 on
Thursday, September 12th, 1918, and who has not heretofore
registered for military service, to present himself on that day
at his voting precinct for registration In accordance with the act
of Congress and the Proclamation of the President. I earnestly
hope that not even by mistake will any North Carolinian on this
epoch-making day fall to do bis full duty.
Upon the whole cltlzency of the State I also call for a proper
recognition and observance of this day. . Let every civic, moral
and religious agency and institution Join In making this a day
in whkh full obedience to the letter and spirit of the law shall be
at once a duty and a glory. The press of toe State, with its usual
teal and loyalty, can render Invaluable assistance In getting fully
and clearly before aU the people the purposes and requirements
of this registration day. Preachers and church leaders, teachers
and public officials should county H a duty and a privilege to help
in making effective this registration; and business men, employers
of labor, should offer every facility for the registration of their
employees. Red Cross societies and other women's organisation,
will be able to perform Innumerable services that will count in
making the day a success
It Is our privilege as citizens of 'the Great Stat and Nation
to participate In the events of this day. which historians will mark
as epochal. May the spirit of our boys at the front, the flaming
zeal of thoee who flaunt democracy's banner In the face of man
kind's common foe, inspire all of us to a glad performance of a
glorious duty.
Done at our city of Raleigh, this the 6th day of September,
in teh year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and eighteen,
and in the one hundred and forty-third year of our American
Independence.
T. W. BICKETT,
Governor.
(Seal)
By the Governor: '
SANTFORD MARTIN,
Private Secretary.
FIILE Oil
Il DRY Ll'i
(By r sited trots)
Washington, Sept 10. The
House Agricultural committee
agreed today to report favor
able on the amendment m&Mng
the whole country bone dry or
July 1st-1919.
Fair and continued cool tonight.
Wednesday fair anl sUgbtly warmer
In west portion, moderate northeast
winds on the coast.
''eiidons mev, may be bad l
Rott btxI Tw.J.lj-'s. They eare yu
worry and actually si vs you money
tto
Czecho-Slovak
Forces United
Vladivostok, September 10. Direct communication with
Olivianaya has been established by Czecno-fclovaK iorces in
Siberia it is reported The UolslieviKi iorces at ir.wv
surrendered.
REPORT CONFIRMED AT TOKYO
Tokyo, September 10. It is reported that the vanguard
of the Czecho-Slovak forces operating in western Siberia have
reached Olivianaya, establishing connexion with the Semenov
contingent. . .. i
Three hundred German .Magayrs offered to surrender
themselves prisoners of war to the Czecho-Chm.-se troops.
Jim
-m SINK
III MID fllBR
Atlantic Port, September 10.
The sinking of a lig German
submarine on September 1st in
the mid Atlantic is reported by
members of the crew of an
American oil tanker.
The battle occurred 1600
miles off the coast and lasted
forty minutes. ,
WORLD SERIES
IS HELD UP
(By United PreM)
Boston, 8ept. 10.' The WctW
Series has been beid up. owing to
the refusal of the National Commis
sion to meet the demands of the
players as to their share of the re
ceipts. The came may start at 3:15
We are receiving smart suit, from
Hart. Schaffner and Mars almost
every day. Let m show them to you.
T. T. TURNER A CO. 8.10-Jt
Try our special dinners, or order
Just what 70a want Ellaer way,
youll get a splendid meal at 8cot
and Twlddy's. .
Thursday to Be
Registration Day
And All Loyal Citizens Should Be
Prepared to Register Promptly
And to Answer Questions on
Cards Accurately.and Quickly,
Thursday, September 12th, is Kegistrntion Day.
Below are the mimes of the registrars and their assist
ints. The places of registration in each ward of the city and in
nch precinct of the county will be the sam as the regular
voting places.
REGISTRAR AXI ASSISTANTS FOR PASQUOTANK COUNTY
Registrars
: FIRST WARD :
PI O. Sawyer, Chief Registrar
i. H. Johnson, Assistant Registrar
B. Jenkins, Assistant Registrar
13. Ferebee, Assistant Registrar
: HK(X)D WARD:
Registrars
George J. 6pence, Chief Registrar
J. B. Leigh, Assistant Registrar
11. Guy Brockett, Assistant Registrar
Edgar Stevens, Assistant Registrar
: THIRD WARD:
Registrars
E. Thompson, Chief Registrar
James O. Fearing, Assistant Registrar
Walter Small, Assistant Registrar
Walter Wood, Assistant Registrar
: FOURTH WARD:
Registrars
Thomas J.Markham, Chief Registrar
D. Walter Harris, Jr., Assistant Registrar
George Twlddy, Assistant Registrar
Robert 8. Fearing, Assistant Registrar
Assistants Clyerical
A. B. II out i
C. W. MeJIck
L. R. Chappie
Oliver Gilbert
Clerical Assistant
James Gregory
Ed, Spencer
J. W. Wilcox
W. T.Culpepper
Clerical Assistants
J. Whltehurst
A. G. James
Josh Munden
M. Leigh Sheep
T.
C.
BEG 1 H
MEETING
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L.
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Members of the Elizabeth City
Chamber fit Commerce are urged and
Elizabeth City people generally are
Invited to attend: the meeting of the
Chamber at the courthouse Tuesday
mmt, : w iirn-"mn7ni
The Chamber of Commerce meet-
ng Is the one occasion of a month
on which the people of the town have
opportunity of getting together and
of dlslussing matters of publll Inter
est. For this reason alone the meet
ings should be Vept up and should be
largely attended, say the directors of
the organization.
There are other reasons why the
ttendancs at this meeting should be
nusually large.
There are several good speakers on
the program.
There are to be newcomers to
Elizabeth City as guests of honor,
and it would certainly seem to be.
hoove every loyal citizen and cham
ber of commerce member to be on
hand to give them cordial welcome.
i
ATTRACTIVE PLACE
ON SECOND FLOOR
It's more than a bit difficult to do
your shopping In the rush and hurry
and the crowded quarters of the
average store and small shop, es
pecially when it's a matter of buying
a becoming autumn hat and suit or
dress.
One naturally wants the right aur
roundlnga In which to make one's
purchases. That'g sound psychology
and good common sense.
And so, on the second floor of Mit
chells ws have provided an kteal
shopping place for women.
There we are carrying onr tremen
dously big line of Ready to Wear gar.
ments and our attractive millinery.
Women these days are busy, very
busy, and must get their garments
ready made and have their shopping
problems solved for them by ex pert a
We save you- worry and money at
Mitchells. Come in todsy and don't
go away until you bare visited, our
Second Floor. Experienced sales
ladles are la charge of this depart
ment, and their long experienced con.
servatlve taste, pleasant manner and
untiring efforts to please wiJl do you
excellent service in the matter of
making your selections la tbi de
partment. Mitchells Department
Store.
Clerical Assistant
C. Abbott
Newton Jones
C. Jones
W. Johnson
PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP
R. F. D. No. t.
P. Jennings, Chief Registrar.
S. Caroon, Assistant Registrar..
F. Pritchard, Asst. Registrar.
V., Hcllowrll, Asst. Registrar. .
NEWLAXD TOWNSHIP
R. V. D. No. 4
W. A. Foster, Chief Registrar.
O. W. Harris, Arnt. Registrar.
Nelson Hewett, Asst. Registrar.
Phil Granger, Asst. Registrar.
CAKTWKIGHT'H HOHOOiL HOUSE
R, V. D. No. 0
S. K. Simpson, Chief Registrar.
George Harrell, Asst. Registrar.
Dan Morgan, Asst. Registrar.
J. R. Bright, Asst. Registrar.
MOUNT HERMAN
R, K. I). No. S
Walter Perry, Chief Registrar,
Ed Sample, Asst. Registrar.
Oscar Bundy, Asst. Registrar.
George Winslow, Asst. Registrar.
POOIH SCHOOL HOUSE
R, F. I). No. 1
J. G. llollowell, Chief Reflstrar.
W. G. Morgan, Asst. Registrar.
S. S. Knowles, Asst. Registrar.
E. V. Pritchard, Asst. Registrar.
SALEM TOWNSHIP
R. F. D. I, WrekuvUIe
J. J. Morris, Chief Registrar.
T. C. Fletchtr, Asst. Registrar.
C. L. Ball, Asst. Registrar
John C James, Jr, Asst Register.
NIXONTON TOWNSHIP
R, F. D. No. 1.
John Morris, Chief Registrar.
Will Stanton, Asst. Registrar.
J. E. Lane, Asst. Registrar.
Wade H. Relr, Asst. Registrar.
CHESS SWATS
GUI II. G. L
Washington, Sept. 10. Con
gress will attempt at this ses
sion to give the peoeple relief
from the high coal of living-
The first steps to be taken
will be the introducing of bills
putt'rg the country's meat sup
ply into the hands of the Government
Titer e measures come as a re
sult of disclosures made by the
Federal Trade Commission a
to the huge profits of the pack
ers, and of the packers methods
of making these profits.