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n YOUR NEIGHBOR ; READS CLEVELAND STAR, WHY NOT YOU? THE PAPER WITn THE LARGEST CIRCULA TION AND MOST NEWS VOL. XXVI. No.- 26 THE CLEVELAND STAR, SHELBY, N. C. FRIDAY MARCH 29, 1918 $1:50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE v j L. ASHLEY SUBMITS TOHGHTER PUNISHMENT WILL BE FROM 4 TO SIX YEARS Other Criminal Cases Disposed of r-iminal Docket Was Finished Yea- t rday and Civil Cases Taken up. Cleveland Superior court 'convened tn Shelby on Monday, March.25tb. with, Judge E. B. Cline, of Hickory, presid ing and Solicitor R. L. Huffman, of jlorganton, prosecuting the docket. jhe following were drawn and orn as grand jurors: C V. Hawkins, foreman, Reuben M, Swain. W. W. Wilson, R. O. Rhyne, Walter Dixon, T. V. Styers, u Herd, L. D. McCraw, James M. Dag sfrhant. J. W. Hardin, M. 0. Ware, f Hord, J. H. Hamtmgnt, L, .r. tir.,Kri(rht. C. r. Whianant, f. v. Hmdrick. C. M. Hamrick, Oidney Hamrick and R. L. Jones. Judge Cline delivered a strong, forceful and inspirational charge to the grand jury. He discussed the world war and its varied aspects ana pre-! scnted with peculiar force and effect-! iveness the duties and obligations resting upon the citizenship of Amer ica, paying a high tribute , to the ung men who are engaged in this death struggle for liberty, justice ana righteousness on the eartn. ne also discussed the humane legislation en acted by the past legislature and jrtve a very fine interpretation of the reasons for punishment and of the spirit that should actuate judge and juror in the discharge of the official duties in the administration of the law and the dispensation of justice. Judge Cline paid Sheriff Lackey the high compliment to say that his open ing of court was the most solemn and impressive of any opening that he had witnessed during his long yeara of experience on the bench with the sole Hamrick with quite a number of I students attended Mr. Ewing's fu neral. . : .' The Declaimers contest for a schol arship at Boiling Springs high school was held . in' ..the.' school auditorium Saturday night, March 23. Thirteen young men were in the contest. Mrs. Judith Green, the mother of our accommodating telephone op erator died March 21 after an illness of only a few days . Our sympathies go out to the bereaved children. The Senior music recital will be given !!L the, schooL auditorium Sat urday night, March 30. Come and bring your friends. Miss Sarah Thome a student in Boiling Springs high school was call ed home to attend the funeral of her sister March 15. Miss Lillie Williams left for her FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND HEN IS GERMANY'S ESTIMATED LOSS French and Americans Re-enforce the British Big Counter Attack is Being Waged by the Allies Germans Boast that Americans are The stretch of the great German offensive in France apparently is fast diminishing. On the seventh day of the titanic battle there were strong home at Bridge water Sunday March indications that the enemy was feel 24. She has been a student in the line materially the strain he had mi. high school since August 6. jdergone and that his power had been Mr. ,Carl Bridges a student in the greatly impaired through hard usage high school, has been called to re-', While the town of Albert has been port for military training April l.jeaptured from the British and west There is much of sadness and pride of Roye the French have been com when our young men are called for celled to give ground in the face of the defense of our country sadness greatly superior numbers, the British because pf the loss we sustain, pride .have repulsed heavy attacks, both SUcn noble repre- north and south of the Knmmfl nnri I also driven back across the Ancre i river the Germans who forded tht j stream Wednesday. The fighting still continues of a sanguinary character because we have sentatives on the battle front SOCIAL NEWS Organ Recital at Church Greatly Enjoyed. Kaiser Loses 50 per cent of His Men AMERICANS NOW IN BIG BATTLE FIGHT SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH ALLIES. GIVING GERMANS . PLENTY OF GAS Progress of. the Germans Has Mater ially Slackened After Six Days of Terriffic Fighting. Wednesday' Dispatch. OUR ARTILLERY GIVES DOSES IN ONE TWO American Artillery is Heavily Shell ing Towns Held 4y Germans and Enemy Batteries Near Tout. continued their furious onslaught southward from Ham against the al lied defenses in the region of Roye and Noyon, having slowed dowji in their patent attempt to cut through the British line further north, where such desperate resistance was offered. Hard fighting occured last night about the town of Albert. Large ene my forces pushed forward toward the place, but at last accounts the Brit ish were holding them doggedly at this possible gateway to Amiens. From the average casualties in the various German units as given by prisoners, one arrives at the conclu- on all these sectors, but everywhere sion that the German emperor has lost 50 per cent of these men since he gave the signal for the advance. With theAmerican army In Franse, After six days of terrific fighting, Warcn io.ine American artillery the German offensive in France is be- conunue8 10 heavy shell towns heU ginning to show signs of losing its,bv th Germans and German batteries momentum. The nroeress of the ene- ,PPite the Toul sector with gas. The British Headquarters in France, mv has materially slackened and theiGermana themselves have reciprocat- March 27. The Germans last night form of the dent made in the allied jed in kind. but the doses of, gas seat line west of Cambrai has begun to re-jaKamst inem Dy tne Americans have semble the familiar wedge-like sa-, Deen lwice large as they have re lient, instead of the broad straight forward movement offensive . which carries all before it. At its apex this wedge has gone De ceived. The town of Richecourt, north of Xivray, one of the targets of the Americans, has been abandoned so far as American patrols which reconntit- the British and French are holding the enemy. Especially severe has been ,tiA f:.i.4;.. . . . - t a iu i al large and appreciative audience -n j ! , . , AA i u -4 i ' Germans m an endeavor to debouch attended the rectal given Thursday . . bv FieW night at the Baptist church by Mn,. i u" ? "pulsed by Field ., . . . . " Marshal Haig's men with the heavi Lee White assisted by Mrs. John I t casualtie8. Schenck Jr with the violm and Mrs. The British gains between the Brevarde Goode with readings. U . ,, . . . , ISomme and Ancre regions are repre- The event given under the auspices - t . 4. . ... . , ., .. . , , v . sented by the recapture of the town of the Cecelia Music club was lm-1 - w , . . ui iuuiiHULuun buu vrujmiy. mensely enjoyed by all those privi nAA 4 A .i,aJ ..c Germany's supreme effort to break ,.,c js inu.u.y " Rallied front in the west apparently one was highly classical is no nearer accomplished today than Each of these talented ladies is mis- u , . . . . . . . rL-. , " was on the day the great drive tress of her art, Mrs. White's organ I .4B,. ot,H ho i. mA tn h. v.:- i A ...:au u ., exception of one other occasion and,""' B u0u-jlogt mfiQQ in the futile effort durin this tribut is richly deserved by a 8klU wh,ch alwavs charma her au' jless than a week's fighting. 0 e", ' , t. I She had not given up the attempt, e ? TlaI , T- M,"-.however, the advice, from the front Schenck's , .electrons on the violm, indicatinif that her forces are mag8ed which held the audience entranced Ufor a drive , the region of R and Each number seeming only to exceed jN - an effort to brcak h the other in exquisite melody. It therei M g ,imi to . rolli Shelby's good fortune to possess a,profes8 eithep qt musician of such rare genius. I m the chanceg of her ac Mrs. Goode expression teacher of, .... .. Will Hayes, house breaking and ,ne graaea TCnw., w..u counted the faetor of foreWarning for larceny. 15 months on the roads. Inputs her hearers, gave three inter- There geems nQ doubt nQw other case he was sentenced to three jesting readings, particularly attract- to where the heavjest hammer nonths on the roads. I've was "that old bweetneari oi Roy Degree, burglary in the second Mine." degree, sentenced from four to seven Closing the program was a patriotic yar, state prison. .tableaux, presenting a Red Cross B. G. Bridgs, passing worthless ; nurse (Miss Margaret Morgan), a ckecks, three eases. Judgment sus-United States soldier, (Fred Morton) ptnded upon payment of the cost and land Columbia (Miss Lois Wooton) nuking good the cheeks and under J which was very beautiful and appeal bend for good behavior for two years, ling. $36.47 were realized from the sil- Ed Kichards, assault with a deadly ver offering. $23.37 being donated to Shelby Chapter Red Cross. ( keriff Uckey for he performs all of ha oBcial duties with a high sense of toe responsibility resting upon him. The following criminal cases have heen disposed of and the criminal docket was completed Thursday after noon, the grand jury having complet ed its labors on Tuesday afternoon. The cases follow: stroke is to fall and the opportunity is offered of disposing the vast allied re. serve forces to meet it an opportun ity lacking in the earlier stages of the drive. The entente line as it now runs, with British, French and Americans standing together, presents an un 1 Americans in Fight. Amsterdam, March 27. Thi part reported to have been played by the American troops in the attempted re lief of the British flank near La Fere, , ... ... yond Albert, to the south of that;erea near lM towns were ab.e to de nlnrtfi anI i n fhe waatwflrH of thp teillline old allied line as it stood a year ago when Von Hindenburg began his "stragetic retreat", trom this point the line runs off to the northeast at a gentle angle, with the line to the south running back until it reaches The American artillery also is keeping up a stream of other shells on enemy positions in this regioa. St Baussant, northeast of Richecourt, has been heavily shelled with high explosive projectiles, while Germaa first line trenches repeatedly have tha Oise river. In spite of tremendous exertions been hit and levelled and enemy dug- and terrific loses, the German efforts, u" snipers' posts completely si' to widen the tip of this salient were lenced. "Friti" or "Billy Boche," as the American doughboys are beginning te defeated on Tuesday. British lines have stood firm to the north and have forced the Germans to turn southward ,call the Germans, is a persistent snip toward thn noint of least resistance. on this sector. As fast as the Americans Taking Part Official statements issued at London confirm the report from Berlin that is referred to briefly by most of theAmerican lorces are engaged in xne Carman war corresDondents. but so struggle. They are reportd as "fight- far no bention has been made of the shoulder to shoulder" with the presence of Americans among the prisoners. WMhelm Hoeler of the Berlin Tage- blatt says the Americans now have an opportunity to find out what war really iieans. The Deutsche Tages icitunesays the fact that the Amer icans get "a severe lesson" is "especi ally ;tifying to us." Another correspondent says the un doubted bravery of the Americans proved no match for the immediate furor Teutonicus. American troops have taken part in counter attacks against the German frontier near La Fere, writes the mil itary corespondent of the Vorwaerts, who says the attacks were repulsed. Emperor and General Have Row. Paris, March 27. Emperof William and General von Ludendorff had a violent quarrel before the beginning Americans silence one nest, another starts the annoyance, and then the job has to be done all over again. This forenoon a group of American snipers discovered an enemy nest close by and promptly opened fire on it. French and British in the region of jThe Germans replied with their riflee Roye, on the southern aide of the sa- and then fired about three doren or lient driven into the allied front, i so grenades. Apparently," the Uermans There has been no official report sent had come to stay and did not intend to Washington as to the identity of to be chassd out. One of the AmerU these troops who are taking part in this greatest battle in history. With the slackening of the German pace there come indications that the allies are ready to strike back some where along the front. Just where this blow will be launched will not be known until it is struck, but it may be expected that its impact will be terrific. It is known that the al can 37-milimeter gun teams then got into action against the lyest, and ow ing to its accurate fire no more Ger mans were seen at this particular point and there was no further an noyance. A number of these same little guns obtained direct hits in enemy com munication trenches while men, pos sibly officers, were passing through lied war council at Versailles created them, and also fired effectively, as did a great stragetic reserve of men to be .snipers, on parties of Germans who jsed in just the contingency wnicn borne the brunt of the fighting since last Thursday morning. were dressed in light and dark blue uniforms, the first time these uni forms were seen on this front. One of the American sharp-shooters, re ported that he had spoiled a number of these new "spring suits," by knock ing the wearers into the mud with weapon, four months on the roads. Willie Davis and Chevis Sanders, house breaking and larceny, 15 months oi the roads. Lawrence McDowell, house break ing and larceny, not guilty. T. J. Ashley, man slaughter, for tht killing of William A. Walker, sen tesced to from four to six years state prison. Chamber Byers, burning a barn, to h sentenced. Odus Walker, house breaking and itwling, ten months on the roads. Herman Williams, larceny, hired at for twelve months. This1 force probably will be launch ed when and where it is believed iv will break the force of the German . . . . ... i - .. 4 44-i. 4U- woittm nnsimicht and send tne enemy reei- . 4 ;,!,, 'ino- hart ovpr the desert from which bullets frorahis Springfield. Z hasT tt o Zurickfter British have slowly withdrawn. Normal aerial activity continued tjj Seta in Germj .ndhuibeon Each succeeding day reveals the' day, the weather being favorable until someweeKsin , , Germans absolutely to late in the afternoon, when cloude broken fron? throughout the battle ! This man is quoted as 'crush the allied lines west of Cambrai and light .bow flurries parsed over mL... l-- l , . j lthe lcnlP5- H I ... ..... 4 t, j,i 4i. i:n. n rnemr tilan. flew low navine' a wrrain wnicn cuuiu uuk uc uc4t4.v.-).. ....... . , ... . : . i ,r tt:j i . ,Aaw a tm avbp nn nr inn Amer ma uuBibivtio "There was much discreet tain in,ea Dy von iiinuenuu.8 ,v4 ... - . Mother Goose Fair Coming Saturday. ;area. There has been a slowing down in the German pressure north of the ISomme, except possibly in the vicin ity of Albert, where the British are holding doggedly. In the Noyon re- noiin twfnrp the oresent offensive iJVlliif v " - concerning extremely violent scenes between Germany's leaders at general The children of the Confederacy are ion and along the line of the oise ra, yon Ludendorff i : loliuVitfiillv interest- 4 .l. 4 r v. u.. 4i.: nwu4u"o, planning a most deligntiuuy inurest- to the eagt the French by their va-1 . violentiv and authoritatively ..4..;.n. fnr aturnav. 1 1: 4 v 1:1 : 11 , i iiiK ciilci loiiiiinn. . 'iiant ueieime, nave iiivewiHe cuiiijcu' M STARS IN SERVICE FLAG OF BOILING SPRINGS H. Ur. Ewing Formerly B. 8. Student Dies After Enlisting in Forest Reserves Personal. March 30th. afternoon and nignt io ed the TeutonB weakened by their which all merrymakers are cordially jceasless efforts and heavy losses, to invited. t I relax the force of their pressure. It is to he a Mother Goore fair and J Meanwhile, it is slear that the Ger- will be held on the lawns of Captain ;mang ihemselve are being compelled and Mrs. Jenkins on South Washing-'t admjf that their success in driv- tbn street. The gates will be open atjng hack the entente lines for such 5:30 in the afternoon and will doseigreat distance on so wide a front is at 9:30 in the evening. Entrance ad-kv no mean8 a decisive one. "Nobody mission will be 10 cents for adults and can fore8ee wnat will resu'.t from it," 5 cents for children. Various forms Qenerai von Ludendorff declared in an of amusement will be found in differ- interview in alluding to the victory he ent parts of the grounds and taster claims eares. ice cream anu mnnj u.v. B things to eat will be sold Concurrently the Germans are ap parently finding their position in the The proceeds will be used for the;eagt( wnere they were supposed to Red Cross. Ptial to the Star. Since the service flair of Boilinir Serines hicrh .pi, ibn .. " nosiess , uiiveuea i more names "to many friends of Mr. Miss Mary Reeves Forney that the emperor, becoming very pale, arose from his chair and, pounding tne table, demanded: "General, are your or I emperor 01 Germany. "General von Ludendorff replied that he was only a soldier and more than any one else desired peace. He iit he was convinced that his plans for an offensive were capable of bringing it about." 79 German Divisions. The British official otatement of yesterday said it had ben established that more than 70 German divisions had been engaged in the battjp. The usual estimate of the present strength of a German division is 12,000 men so that Each official report shows that this sector is valueless rom a military standpoint and that the Germans have paid a terrible price for their ad vance to the lines established by the allies during the first two years of warfare. It is officially reported that 70 German divisions, or 840,000 men, have taken part m the fighting and that troops have been moved from every part of the western battle front to reinforce the armies which have been forcing the British to fall back. Observers at the front say that the German losses have been frightful, and that the enemy has lost from 10 to 20 per cent of his men, by the most conservative estimates. doing photographic work. The Ameri can anti-aircraft gunners had a num ber of chances during the day to show their skill and this they did. They drove off enemy airmen who attempt ed singly or in groups to prowl over the line. There were several aerial combats between planes carrying American observers at the guns, but these were, without result, probably because the airmen were unable to get close enough to the Germans. Overcoats, which had been discard ed since last week, were found to be exceedingly comfortable again tonight as a frigid wind blew in. Irom tne northeast. MR. SMITH HAS ONE OF FINEST CARS IN THE STATE Mr. J. C. Smith purchased this week from Mr. Charles L. Eskridge one of a have insured peace with Russian and the Ukraine, none too secure. , Odessa Takn From Germans. Odessa, the Black sea port upon ... O : rf 4 U . n : n A 4 r inaiiF. fliam Via i U ' . i TtrA Ant ivitn 4L T TL-wn mA hv WOtf Af llBTIlinA fia H. S. boys who have enlisted; interesting meeting - " ' the war - Miss Mary Keeves romey -Deen revpmi vj Ukranian troops, me Russian semi official news agency reports. This fol- 4,vw Wu ou .mKilA. in the. state . - a. 4.....1J IlIIB lJllob Mvxiiivw.-'- --- a loss. 01 ou per cens -wiuui , . ,- ,imnl,.:n. mean casualties in excess of 400,000 -f" -" "T 'ITe lb IB DUK1V w.vi, of fighting. Bw'ng who was a member of the Ju w class and who left schooljn Jan . t 4 Meade tractive young nosis. Th. nmiftl nroeram Was carrieu uuw after which a delightful social hour j0ws shortly upon the news of the re- to enlist in the Forest reserve enjoyed playing games in tne cent recapture 01 two otner o.ac sea yfinWf uvZA . v ' fports Kherron and Nikolayev, by the "hi. death" He "SntoSZS IneasleS During the afternoon the hostess Boleshevik,. Pneumonia oo .ntm4n.l...t.tMl hv her mother. Mrs. Ina Sisk it was upon Odessa that Germany T7ice.fi, Washington state. His 'Forney frved delicious fruiU and als0 was reported as reying as i mu.uo near uiiiv.viii iiuw r.March and was buried the fol rnl Sunday at Macedonia church. iw was a faithful student consecrated Christian. While h won the love and respect of "TU'ty and student. His death adds another white itar to the serv- ? iM- Quinn. MJs Euxelia point on the direct route to the east, 'she boasted of having secured in her I scheme of penetration' into the Ori- . . Cut. ,0 ... w a.w.v wh to thank our kind friends control of affairs in the Ukraine WT8!iT". Z(, kindness wdv in the hands of the Austrian- A CARD OF THANKS. .j .ivv,n for their kindness largely shown to us during the sickness and .while she was engaged in her great Selina death1 of our dear mother, Whiteside.. jv. THE CHILDREN, effort on the western front, and ap- parntly they are making none too good a Job 01 tt. Redtal at Boiling Springs. tion. There are only three other cars like it in the state. This car is equip ped with electric heating system, ven tilation system, speaking tube, toilet Th uraduatinflr recital of Boiling1 articles, ciear holders, ash trays, hat Springs high school will be given Sat-'rack, roll curtains, luggage top and nrav evenine March 30th at 7:30 various other conveniences. The glass , . ... i j o'clock. A very delightful program doors and windows can db raisea ur has been arranged which arrived too lowered to suit the weather and the late to be printed in this issue. comfort of the occupants. It will pay you to see our table lin ens, ginghams, voiles an cotton foul ards before buying. P. B. MeMurry A Easter clothes, shoes, hats, shirts anything worn by men at reasonable price, at Evans E. MeBrayera. : I ere Cream Supper at Belweod. There will be an ice cream supper on Saturday night at the school house in Belwood given by tne Sunday school of the Kadish church. The pro ceed, will be used for the improve ment of the Sunday school rooms, Th. pAlici. eordlny invited. . TEN ENEMY AIRPLANES DESTROYED; SEVEN DEAD London, March 25. The admiralty announces that during offensive pa trols carried out by naval machines rtunVlrlr tmm Mnrrh 91 tn Si 10 enemy machines were destroyed and seven were brought down out of control. A hostile ballon was brought down in flames. "Three bombing raids were carried out on the Bruges dock," continues the statement, "and many direct hit. were obtained. Bombs were seen te burst close to destroyers. Several torpedo boats, a destroyer and a. armed trawler were attacked. One of our airplanes was forced to land ia f ha aca: the nilot was nicked ud br a French destroyer. All the- other machines returned safely." Our stock 1 is blooming with new Easter toggery for men. Evans E. McBrayer. ' ":J. ':':'' Come in sad see eur ladies iSk dreaaea and skirts. P. B. MeMurrr A
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