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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
ANN WOMEN TO
O R C A NIzE FOR
U. s. ASSISTANCE

New York, Aug. 3.-The special relief
society of which Mrs. William Alexander
of this city is the president announced
today the beginning of campaign ito
arouse women Of America to a full real
ization of immediate preparedness" for
war. The society, it was stated, has I'M
dertaken to complete at once a nation
wide organization of women to consider
and to act upon, questions, of prepared
ness.
Several members have offered their
summer homes to the government for
hospital purposes and the society hopes
to increase this list of volunteer hospi-
tails. A list of sewing clubs. which may
be called upon to prepare garments need
ed in the field, is being prepared. Lists
of volunteers for war relief work in this
country and registry of nurses who
will be available for field and hospital
work are being complied.
Members of the general committee of
the special relief society include Mrs.
John Jacob Aston. Mrs. William Rookie
feller Mrs. Elisha Dyer, Mrs. George J..
Gould, Mrs. Charles NJ Oelrichs, Mrs.
Peter Cooper Hewitt and Mrs. John A..
Logan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
BARON WERTnER
OF B R ALL IS
KILLED " HILE
after CHILDREN

Rio Janeiro. Aug. s.-Baron Allemand
werther, son-in-law Of the late Baron
DeRio Branco. Brazil's famous foreign
minister, was killed last night while try
ing to gain possession OF HIS children.
who have been living with his former
wife, who obtained divoite from him.
The divorce trail OF Baroness Werther,
which began in September, 1915. resulted
in sensational disclosures. The baroness
declared that her husband seized impor-
tant diplomatic documents belonging to
the ministry of foreign affairs OF Brazil
and threatened her with death when she
protested. Baron Werther, she asserted.
had frequent interviews with Herr MI
chahelles. then German minister to Bra
I'll. She said also that her husband COM
rnunicated to the Krupps and other Ger
man firms documents referring to the de-
fences Of Brazil.
About a year before the divorce pro-
ceedings were instituted Baron Werther
was shot three times ana slightly wound
ed by his nephew. who DECLARED he mis-
took his uncle for q burglar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
Augusta Locals
Augusta Locals
..t-
HARRY AVERY IS
UNDER ARREST ON
SERIOUS CHARGE
Reaches City Tuesday Evening
And Is Taken into Custody at
Home of His Mother

Harry Avery, we'll known in this
city, where he became very popular
soon after his arrival from the Gen.
trail West several months ago, was
placed under arrest last night on a
warrant understood to charge big
amy. The police, for reasons which
they undoubtedly will announce later.
refused any information following the
arrest.
This action is the elimination of
rumors which have been heard
throughout the city since Avery left
suddenly several days ago. He re-
turned Tuesday on Train Is, shortly
after 7 P. NJ. The news Of his arrival
soon reached the officers, the war
rant was sworn out about II o'clock
and Deputy Marshal Glidden and Of
ficers. Corbett, McCausland and King
went to the home of Avery's mother
at the corner of Flagg and Court
streets. Little difficulty was expert
enced in making the arrest, and Av-
cry accompanied the officers without
resistance when told Of their mis-
sion. He will be arraigned today.
Avery was. until very recently. one
of the proprietors Of the Augusta
Wardrobe Co. and gained some local
fame last winter as the coach Of the
Y. NJ c. A. Ministries. A short time
ago his wedding was announced to an
Augusta young woman.
discriminating evidence is understood
to be in the hands OF the authorities
and new developments are expected
TODAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04

life Of the capital is resuming nor
NAL aspec. although the officials have
made all preparations for the expect
ed evacuation, the French and Belgian
consulates being placed in the hands
Of the American consul.
Germans Gain in West
In the west fighting agafN<is in pro-
gress on the British section OF the
battlefront and there has been a. re-
sumption Of infantry activity, with the
French admitting that the Germans
have captured some trenches in the
Argonne and the Marie Therese dis
trict. but claiming that counter-at-
lacks have regained portion of the
lost ground.
In the Vosges mountains, Paris
states. French troops took several
German trenches after inf1ictinv heavy
losses on the defenders.
Submarine Activities
The record of British submarine &C.
tivity given out by the British admir-
atty last night was supplemented to-
day by a Petrograd official report
which announces that an English SUBJ
mersible has sunk a large German
transport in the Baltic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
TEUT0NS aim MAIN ATTACK FOR
WARSAW while THREATENING THE
RETREAT ALONG PETROCRAD LINE

London, Aug. 8. 1I45 A. M.-The ar
mics Of Germany and Austria Hungary
are being held by the Russians west
of Warsaw, but they are making prog
ress elsewhere on the eastern front,
according to the official statements en-
anating from Berlin and Vienna, their
most determined attack evidently be-
ing that directed against Wyszkow, a
town IS miles northeast of Warsaw.
Warsaw-Petrograd Line
Pursuing their policy of cutting the
communications Of Grand Duke Nicho-
las, heavy German forces are attack
ing the railroad linking the main War
saw-Petrograd lines with Ostrolenka.
The latest despatch direct from War
saw coming from a correspondent of
The Associated Press and dated July
81. shows that conditions in the threat
encd Polish capital are much better
than were anticipated in the latest di-
rect dispatches to the London newspa-
pers sent July 80
Conditions in Warsaw
The later information of The Asso-
ciated Press states that the people are
returning to their homes and that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION OF
F0RESTERS, R. |.

Providence. r. l.. Aug. 3.-The 32nd
annual international convention of the
Catholic Order of Foresters opened
here this morning with a street pa
rade which was reviewed by Mayor
Gamer and other city officials. The
parade ended at the Cathedral where
the 900 delegates and their guests at
tended a solemn High Mass celebrated
by Rt Rev. Thomas f. Doran, aux
Hilary bishop Of the diocese of Provi-
dence.
Following the mass the first bust
ness session was held. Addresses We're
made by Governor Beeckman, Mayor
Gamer, John S. Holbrook, president
Of the Chamber Of Commerce and
Bishop Doran. The convention then
organized: Another business session
was held this afternoon at which COM
mittees were appointed and the re-
ports of officers were read.
Tomorrow the delegates will make
an all-day visit to Newport. Thurs
day morning a memorial mass will be
celebrated at St. Charles Borremeo
church, followed by business sessions
in the morning, afternoon and eve
ming. The convention will close
Thursday evening with the election Of
officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
EXPERIMENT IN
U. S ARSENAL
KILLS A man

Philadelphia, Aug. 3.-One man was
killed and three were seriously injured
in an explosion today in the experimental
bomb-proof department Of the United
States arsenal In frankfort. this city.
The man killed was James Hafkns. .
civilian. The injured are N. Fruscom
and Arthur Lumleet, soldier1 assigned
to the ordnance department., and George
Brown. a civilian.
The two soldiers are in a critical con-
ditton. Brown il not seriously hurt.
1t is understood that experiments were
being made with high power explosive
shell at the time Of the explosion.
The army officer in charge Of the de-
partment Is Captain A. c. Wilhelm. who
is about to resign his commission in
the army to take charge Of private
arms manufacturing plant near this city.
An investigation as to the cause Of the
accident is being made.
The explosion occurred while civilians
and soldiers were unpacking 10o-grain de-
tonators which had been condemned and
which had been sent to the arsenal for
examination. The scene Of the accident
was on the firing range. which 10 far re-
moved from the main buildings Of the
arsenal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
WINTHROP

DR.. Charles Pike, who graddated
from the Philadelphia Dental College
several years ago and who with his
family has been living in Winnipeg.
recently passed a successful exAmina-
ton before a Canadian board, accord
ing to the recent law that all foreign
ers practicing medicine or dentistry
in Canada should pass an examination
in that country. DR.. Pike had been
practicing dentistry in Canada for
several years. DR.. and Mrs. Pike and
daughters, Cora and Elsie. will pass
a few weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. 6. A.
Pike, after which they will return to
Canada.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Titus entertain
ed rs guests last Sunday at their pop.
ular home. Idle Wilde. -.s
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Jones and Arthur
McKenney who have been guests At
W. p. Taylor's, started for their home
in Stratton Tuesday.
Every farmer was thankful to SEQ
the sun shining Tuesday and hopes
there win be . postponsment Of d06
days until the hay crop IL harvested.
w. q. Taylor was d business visitor
last week In Lewiston. -
Miss Fannie Putnam will 70 TO
Madison Wednesday. where she will
attend the wedding Of her friend and
will be the guest while there OF MI.
and Mrs. Ted Miller.
Mr.. ana Mrs.. orrin Taylor. who
have been the guests Of relatives IN
Bingham, winthrop and Strong FOR
four weeks. have returned 70 thstr
home in Etratton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
the FIRST AUGUST ;.
TERM SAGADAHoC
PROBATE COURT

Bath, Me, Aug. 3.-(speciaD. only a
light amount of business greeted Judge
James s. Lowell at the first session Of
the August term of Sagadahoc county
probate here today. He passed upon the
following:
Administrations granted-Estate OF
George r. Morrison, late of Bath. to
Marietta S. Morrison, administrators; es-
tate of jeremiah L. Sullivan, late of
Bath, to Annie L. Sullivan, administra-
trix.
Wills fled-Zana White, late of Rich
mond, no executor named; William T.
Hall, late of Richmond, Elvira c. Hall
executrix named.
Will allowed-Algier H. Merriam. late
of Topsham, executor named resigned
trust. :
Guardians appointed-Harry J. Cornish
of Bowdoin, Joseph w. Cornish guard
ian: Mary A., jeremiah L., Annie L. and
Elizabeth NJ. Sullivan of Bath. minors.
Annie l.. Sullivan guardian.
Accounts allowed-First and final ac-
count of Lizzie NJ. Allen, executrix es-
first account of Fred H. Low and George
E. Hughes. trustees under the will of
Susan E. Nichols. late Of Bath: first and
final account Of Charles w. Jack. guard
ian of Abbie c. Langan of Richmond;
first and final account of John H. Bry-
ant, executor estate of William I. Bry-
ant, late of Topsham; first and final ac-
count of Anna E. Butler and Fred F.
Butler, executors estate Of Catherine
Craig, late of Bath: final account of Do
"a E. Groves, executrix estate Of Sarah
]. Drew, late of Richmond; first and final
account of Sarah F. Bagley, executrix
Woolwich; first and final account of
Stephen Killam. guardian of John L. FL
lis Of Richmond; first account Of Walter
8. Glidden, guardian of Robert Prague Of
West Bath, minor; first and final account
Of Louise S. Fuller. Administrative es-
tate of Elizabeth E. Fuller, late of Bath.
Account filed-First and final account
Of Edward H. Carlton. executor estate
of Margaret A. Groves, late of WOOL
witch.
Inventories filed-Estate of Cora L.
wyse of West Bath by Mona H. Wyse,
guardian; estate of George w. Hunt. late
Of Bath, by Henry G. Hodgdon. admins
traitor; estate of Albert J. Smith, late OF
Richmond, by William S. Smith, admins
traitor; estate of Albion c. @. Meserve,
late Of Topsham, by Charles E. MeServe,
executor; estate of Catherine Craig. late
Of Bath. by Annie e. Butler ct al. execu-
tors; estate Of Elias H. Powers. late Of
Bowdoinham, by Abbie p. Powers. ad-
minietratrix; estate Of Galen c. Moses,
late Of Bath, by Rupert H. Baxter and
Hayward Wilson, executors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
CLAIM BRITISH
CAIN RIDGE ON
THE CALL!P0L|

London, Aug. 3. $50 P. M.-The
crest of the ridge in the GallipoI
peninsula has been gained by British
troops and the position of the British
in the Dardanelles has been improved.
according to statement given out to-
day by the official press bureau.
The text of the statement follows:
General Sir Ian Hamilton reports
on Aug. . that on the right position
held by the Australian and New Zea-
land corps a successful attack was
carried out against a network OF
Turkish trenches which was begin
ming to threaten the safety of an adj
vanced post called Tasmania Post
> The attack consisted of bonn
bardment of neighboring works and
the explosion of three mines under
sections Of trench These sections
were occupied at once. d.
Another section was rushed with
the bayonet. The Turks did not coun-
ter attack. At least 20 Turks were
killed in and around the works.
The result has been to gain the
crest of the ridge and it has mate
rally improved our position in that
section of the line"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
HEARING OF SANFORD
100000 FAIL IRE
HELD At B|DDEF0RD

Biddeford, Me-. Aug. 3.-Representative
lawyers and numerous others from York
county towns were present this forenoon
at the municipal court room at the bank
ruptcy hearing Of the creditors of George
W, Hanson, Moses s. Moulton, Hanson
4 Moulton and the Sanford Coal Co.. the
principals in the 100000 failure at San
ford some weeks ago. George c. Wheeler
of Portland. referee in bankruptcy. pre-
sided. Frederick w. Hinckley of Port
land represented the trustee in bankrupt
cy. Orrin A. Moulton of Sanford. who
was selected at meeting Of the credit
ors held recently. Matthews. & Stevens
appear for Hanson &. Moulton.
Moses S. Moulton. one Of the princi-
nails, was on the witness stand all the
forsnepa and had not completed his tes-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
LITCHFIEID

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Rogers and HIT
tie daughter Of Providence. r. l., are
visiting at J. A. Chase's.
r. o. Walker Of Oaklag1d is visiting
his brother, e. ID. walker.
Dr.. and Mrs Charles LaClare Of New
York are guests Of Mrs. 1aClare's aunt
Mrs. ]. A. Chase.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Adams Of Boston
are guests 1t D. r. Perkins.
Mrs. Harry Proud and children, who
have been guests Of Mrs. Ruth Hewes,
returned to Boston Wednesday.
Mrs. Gladys Web5er Of rreedotn ID
visiting her old hons eur,a tsw dsys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
ONE KILLED AS
EXPRESS RUNS
into LANDSLIDE

Parkers Landing. Pa. Aug. 3.-Run-
ming at high speed, the Buffalo Elk
press. on the Buffalo & Allegheny div
ision of the Pennsylvania railroad ran
into a landslide near here early today.
Jesse Williams, engineer of Pittsburgh.
was killed and r. Gelfrich, fireman Of
Pittsburgh, was seriously scalded.
Three day coaches and sleeper left
the track but remained upright.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
THAT
JAPAN CABINET
RETAIN OFFICE

Toxic, Aug 3, 60 P. M.-The Elder
statesmen have recommended to EN-
peror Yoshihito that the cabinet head
ed bv Count Okuma be requested to
remain in office Internationally. This
decision was communicated by Prince
Oyama and Fiei1 .aarshal Yamasata
to Count Okuma, who said he would
take up with his colleagues the ques-
ton of withdrawing their designations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04

timony when court suspended at noon.
He told all the various transactions of
himself with the Hansons and the San
ford Coal Co. 1t was expected that
George ". Hanson would testify this
afternoon 1t is said that he will take
a number of days to go over the mat
tiers of the principals in the failure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
FIERCE CONTEST
IS RENEWED
B annulr unnra
AnuIh YHkeN

Amsterdam. Holland. Aug. 3, Via
London. 1884 P. M.-Heavy fighting
again is in progress on the British
front near Ypres. According to tele-
grams from Courtrai. Belgium, the
boom Of great guns and mine explo-
sions was audible there for hours and
1t was quickly followed by a steady
stream Of wounded men from the vi
entity Of HODGE. Most of the casual
ties were the result Of shrapnel
wounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
T0GUS WINS FROM
RoCkPoRT, TO 0

Togus, Me-. July S.-(specialJ-
Togus shut out the fast Rockport team
here Tuesday with wyman in the box,
although they had Harold Cobb.
"squanto" Wilson and Fred williams
OF the Winthrop Trolley League team;
with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04

Earned runs. Willette. Three base
hit, Wardwell. Two-base hit, Beck
with. Stolen bases, H. Cobb. Struck
out. by Wyman z, by Linnell S. Double
plays. Kenney and Willette, Robinson
and F. Cobb. Left on bases. Tosus 3.
Rockport 6. Base on balls. off wyrnan
2 Oh. Cobb and Frisbie); off Linnell
2 wood and SaffordL Sacrifice hits,
H. Cobb. Umpire, varnum. Time, lis.
Attendance, 700.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
SAYS TURKS MASS ACRED MEN and
SHOT 5000 WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Paris, Aug. 8, $50 A. NIB. Varaz-
date a member of the committee of
the Armenian Social Democratic par
ty, writing to L'Humanite. says that
Turks. after massacring all the males
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
TO END GREAT MAIL
SERVICE, NOV. 2

San Francisco. Aug. 3.-Definite an
nouncement that the trans-Pacific SER
vice Of the Pacific Mail Steamship CO..
would cease November 2, next thus
withdrawing from foreign trade the
largest American fleet engaged in such
commerce, was made today by A. j.
Frey, assistant to the General Mama
ger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
SUBMARINE SINKS
BRITISH TRANSPORT

Berlin, Aug. 3.-The Overseas News
Agency today made public an Athens
dispatch saying chat German subna-
fine had sunk the British transport Ar
tieuron ana that majority Of the crew
ds 4he. vessel were drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
BRITISH ST'M'R
RAMA SUNK BUT
II OF CREW SAFE
London, Aug. s. Ills A. M.-The
British steamer RAMA has been sunk.
The captain and II members Of the
crew Of "a have been landed safely.

The RAMA, Of 1920 tons gross. 3O3
feet long ana 4s feet beam. probably
was sunk by q German submarine but
a statement to this effect is withheld
by the British admiralty which has
announced that It will no longer make
public information showing the wat
ers in which German underwater boats
are operating. The RAMA which was
built at West Hartlepool in 1909 and
wa owned BY w. Christie 4 Co. Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04

of the population in the region Of
Pitlis. Turkish Armenia, assembled
5000 women and children and drove
them to the banks of the Tigris, where
they shot them and threw the bodies
into the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04

London was last reported as having
arrived at Liverpool on July 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04

Most Of JapAn's pearl divers Are We
men. who bestn e isaxA The tfads -
the age Of y Of II AZ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
Wednesdays Concert Program

Wednesdays Concert Program = /
March-'Unique," Ar,SA..
Overture-"Berlin in Grief and JOY"
ConsaM
Waltzes-"sounds from the Northwest. -,
Msyrelles'
Selection from 1.-The Serenade," - Herbersi
Paraphrase-"Loreley Nevada,
Selection Of American National eonKS," %
st;t ~ - LamHe,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
NATIONAL! HONS.

onicer Of the day. caps. .1ussns a
Preble.
The funeral Of the late Juiss ouissart|
was held from the Home chapel at : 4.
N. Tuesday. Rev. FIR. Nelligan ofIicistins.
Capt E. L. Clark. adjutant. IL passing]
the week ut Camp Bolan. Portland har-
Dor. with the 18th Maine who are hold
ing its annual reunion.
George A. Cutter. late Co. NJ, 5th Mass.
Inf. has been granted q discharge froaa1
the Home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard A. Stafford re-
turned from q visit to their old homa fn
Wakefield. r. !. Miss Marjorie Chatel.
Mrs. Safford's sister, accompanied them
for a visit here. .--.
The funeral Of the late John Holland
will be held from the Home chapel 1t d
A. M. Wednesday. Rev. j. Il. cochrans|
officiating.
James c. Scott of Everett, late Co. c..
LIST Me. Inf; James D. winslow Of
Charlestown. late Sd Unassigned Ne. Inf. .
and Charles 8. Devlin Of Providence,
late Coz B. 7th U. s. Inf, have been i'd
mitted to the Home.
The picture program for wednesday
evening will be as follows: Jeanne Of
the Woods" Victor; Children Of the
Sea-" two-reel Majestic; THE Old
Bach," Reliance: and ut IL IN III Wind, >.
Falstaff. George s. Bradford will sing
Think Of Me When I am Cone after
the first reel.-Adv. l.
James Mcguire. late Co. d. sth Mass.
Inf, has been granted discharge from
the Home.
Burroughs were granted Tuesday to
Charles H. White to South Desrisld,
Charles H. Thoms to Midland. Mich,
and John J. Murphy to Boston.
The returns from furloughs Tuesday
were: Josiah r. Calsf from Winthrop.
Patrick Caine from Boston. Michael II.
Curtin from Portland and Eugene J. Ten
ney from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-04
Jeremiah o'Learv

Jeremiah O'Leary died in the hospital
here Monday night. the cause being pul-
monary tuberculosis. He was born in
Kerry. Ireland. 80 years ago and had liv-
ed in this country since Z boy. He In,
listed in CO. B. sth U. 3. Int, In wor-
cester Dec. Q, 1895. He saw much ser-
vice and was mustered out In the Phil
ippines Dec. 2, 1907 He was admitted
to the Home from Worcester July IA
1915.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-10
NOT MURDER; VICTIM
PROVES ONLY DRUNK

Aberdeen. s. D.-When a horse
a buggy wandered into the
yard of the farm house of E. S. Nell
son. a wealthy farmer sixteen miles
south of Aberdeen, and the body of
an apparently lifeless man was found
therein. Mr.. Nelson s%uspecting muir
der. telephoned the sheriff's office
and the oroner in Aberdeen, and
Coroner Huebl and a deputy sheriff
h%urriedly entered AN automobile and
started for the Nelson farm to in
vestigate. ASlittle later a newspaper
man telephoned the Nelson farm to
details on the tragedy, and
was informed there wasn't any trag-
edy after all, for the man a farmer
living eight miles from STAFFORD and
a few miles from the Nelson farm.
merely dead drunk, and shortly
after the officers had started for the
scene, had aroused from his stupor
and had recovered sufficiently to
drive home.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-10
CHILD VICTIM
OF RATTLESNAkE
GIRL AT RELIANCE Failed TO
TELL HER MOTHER CAUSE
OF INJURY ON HER
ANKLE.

Reliance, S. D.-The first victim
of the season in Lyman county of
the deadly ~rattlesnake was the 6-year
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Edinger, homesteaders residing near
Reliance, who died last evening as
the result OF being struck by the
fangs of IL of these reptiles. z
The little girl had been playing in
the yard. and went into cher home
crying and showed a scratch on one
OF her legs year the ankle, but fail
ed to tell her mother the cause OF
the injury. The wound was cared
for in the usual manner, but soon
commenced to swell and show SYM
ptoms of poisoning. A physician then
was summoned, who discovered that
a snake had struck her. The poison
had permeated the system to such
an extent that her life could not be
saved. III