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The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-07-06

and minor attacks on the adjoining
front west and southwest of Tahure, in
which the enemy had no success.
ION the left bank Of the Mouse at
Hill 304 trench sections were captured
and hand grenade attack was re-
pulsed.
East of the Mouse the enemy,
strongly re-enforced, repeated his at
tacks on Frold Terre hill, especially
against the Thiaumont works, but was
compelled to retire under our curtain
of fire.. l"as .t "
+ an the region of the front attack 10
enemy aefoplanes were shot down
within our lines"
Curlu Captured by French.
The Paris afternoon official COM
munique follows: ...,
ITO the north of Somme the fighting
was vicious. During the night the Ger
mans delivered a number of violent
counter-attacks against our new posi-
tons on the edges of Hardecourt. Our
barrier and infantry fire inflicted i'm
portant losses upon them. The Ger
mans were Obliged to retreat in disor-
der, leaving 200 prisoners in our hands,
six of them being officers. Following
our gains on the right side of the river,
we have taken after heavy fighting the
village of Curlu, all of which we now
occupy.
ITO the south of Somme we have
maintained all the positions captured
yesterday and also made little prog
ress during the night between HerDe-
court and Assevillers. According to
information at hand, the total OF Ger!
man unwounded prisoners made by the
French troops yesterday amounts TO
more than five thousand. .-e..
German Attacks Repulsed.
Between the Disc and the Aisne we
captured German patrol which was
trying to penetrate our lines near
Bailly. ""' 49,, .&.S
I'm Champagne we effected numer-
Gus Reconnaissance on the enemy's
front. t, Several of the accommodating
parties succeeded in penetrating the
opposing trenches, which they cleared
with hand grenades. We brought back
10 prisoners.
son the left bank of the Mouse a
German attack delivered against our
positions to the northeast OF the Ave-
court woods succeeded in penetrating
the advanced elements of our trenches,
but the Germans were completely
driven out by our counter-attack. On
the slopes Of LIE Mort Homme we de-
livered a successful surprise attack.
In the course of the fighting. which
took place in the enemy's trenches,
about fifty Germans We're killed and a
score were brought back to our lines.
Two machine guns also were captured,
/ "On the right bank of the Meuse sew
seral feeble attacks by the Germans
against the Thiaumont works, in which
we are established We're easily re-
pulsed In this region a strong. Ger.
man force which hurled itself against
our first line trenches was dispersed
after having sustained considerable
losses. We captured 16 prisoners, of
whom two were officers. On the west
and south OF VauX there is great artil-
iery activity on both sides"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-07-06
Look Them over.

Committees of fair people have been
to Marshalltown to examine the build
ings OF the Marshall County grounds,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
.IIDGETS
SOUTH GARDINER

Mrs Ella Powers of Pittston was a
recent guest of her sister. Mrs. Rosco
Beedle.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McFar1a
are receiving congratulations on the
birth of a daughter.
MRS. William Albee and children Of
Granite Hill passed the weekend with
Mrs. Albees parents. Mr.. and Mrs
James Miller.
Inc Good Will club met Thursdav
with Mrs. David Abbott, Shuburn ay.
enue. The afternoon was pleasantly
passed in sewing and with music
Llsnt refreshments were served. The
Club Will meet next Thursday with
MRS. L. 2. Knox. Johnson street
Inc Kings Daughters held their an
nual falr Tuesday afternoon and even.
ing at Forrest Hall. with large num-
Der IN attendance. The parcel post
table was in charge of Mrs. w
Hodgkins. Mrs. p. A. Smith. Mrs
Is. Cfosmen and Miss Marion Law.
renee Mrs: Edward Smalley, Mrs.
James Williams, Mrs. George Crosman
and Mrs. Colman Farrell. fancy table:
MRS. Harry Lawrence. Mrs. Chas. Mof-
let food table; Mrs. May Laurence
MISS May Jewett and Mrs. c. s. Har-
rs candy table; Mrs. Merritt Spear
ing. Mrs. Alonzo Melroy, domestic
table: Mrs. Silas Atkins and Mrs. Mel
vim Spencer presided over the apron
table. Following is the program: or
chestra; piano solo. Harold I,arrabee
recitation, Catherine Lennox; piano
solo, Eleanor Black: solo, Edith Rob-
inson: piano solo, Mary Black: recita
ton, Catherine Knox: piano solo. Lor-
eta Crosby: recitation, Loretta Cot
rell; orchestra: living scale; piano solo,
Mary Thurlow: Cinderella solo. Mrs.
Robinson; recitation. Egbert Lyndes:
orchestra: Quaker duet, Mr.. and Mrs
Robinson; recitation, CLAYTON Lynds.
orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
NEW CABINET
Continued from Page One)

Robert Bannatyne Finlay has twice
before held positions in the govern
ment. having been solicitor-general and
attorney general. He is Unionist
member Of Parliament.
Sir George Cavon is a we'll known
lawyer and Unionist member of Par
lament.
Baron Rhondda before his elevation
to the realm Of a nobleman in Decem-
Der. 1915. was David A. Thomas, head
Of the Cambrian Coal Combina ton
and was known as "the British Coal
King" He has sat twice in Parliament
as Liberal member. He was one Of
the survivors Of the steamer Lusitania.
Later he was sent across the Atlantic
to represent the munitions department
OF the British government in the Unit
ed States and Canada.
Sir Albert Stanley is general mana
ger OF the underground railway sys-
tenn OF London. He was educated in
American technical schools and for a
number OF years was the manager Of
street railways IN Detroit and of the
public service railways In New Jersey.
John Hodge is Labor member of
Parliament. He is secretary Of the
Steel Smelling Amalgamated Associa-
ton.
br. christopher Addison Is qualified
ior Els new position, having held the
post Of parliamentary secretary of mu-
nitionS.
Baron Davenport is chairman of
port authority Of London. He is well
known as sportsman.
In the person Of Sir Joseph Patton Mac
lay. the post Of shipping control is In
experienced hands, Sir Joseph being a
ship owner.
Herbert A. L. Fisher, president Of the
board Of education, Is a well known edu-
Gator. Mr.. Fisher In ls0e delivered the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

The Christmas sale conducted by the
Ladies Auxiliary of st. Matthew'S church
Saturday evening came in for its share of
patronage and was exceptionally we'll at
tended The sale was held in the lecture
room of the church and the various ta-
bles on which the goods were displayed
made a very attractive picture. The
cooked food table, which was presided
over by Mrs. Getchell and Mrs. Kingsley,
did land Office business, the large store
Of homemade viands being nearly depict
ed by the middle of the afternoon Mrs.
Currier and Miss Lee were in charge of
the apron table, which was most Hastily
arranged. The fancy table. which dis
played dainty assortment Of useful fan
cy articles, was in charge of Mrs. E. q.
Beane and Miss Helen Spaulding. A pref
tily decorated candy booth was in charge
of Mrs E. c. Burleigh and Miss Helen
Nye, where one could purchase satisfying
sweets Of homemade manufacture. The
Japanese table. decorated by Mrs. George
Warner, was the center Of attraction and
was both dainty and attractive. Mrs.
G. B. Moulton and Miss Dorothy Currier,
charmingly attired in elaborate Japanese
kimonos, were in charge Of novel ex-
hibition of japanese wares Of varied de-
scr1ptions. Altogether the affair was of
a most delightful and entirely successful
character and the ladies should be de-
servedly proud of their enterprise.
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ENTENTE ULTIMATUM
Continued from Page One)
ems today.
War Summary

Little fighting, except by the artillery,
is In progress on any of the fronts, ex-
cept in Rumania. Here the Teutonic AL
lies. according to Berlin, are still making
progress against the Rumanians in east
ern Wallachia. Petrograd asserts, how
ever, that the Rumanians northeast of
Bucharest along the road runnong from
Ploechti and Buzeu, have turned to the
offensive and driven the Austro-Gernans
back westward. To the north, alongethe
Observation-Disclosures frontier, Petro-
grad reports progress for the Russian
troops, and Berlin admits the capture by
the Russians of height south of the
Trotus valley.
move by the Bulgarians which may
prove a menace to the Rumanians re-
treating eastward from the Bucharest re-
gion is reported by Berlin. This is the
crossing OF the Danube between Silitria
and Tchernavoda. If it was made in large
force, seemingly an. impediment will be
placed in the way of the retirement of
the Rumanians and possibly some of
them may be caught between the Austro-
Germans moving east and the Bulgarians
driving north across their line of retreat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
FAIRFIELD

The regular meeting Of the Parent
Teacher Association will be held Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock. On Friday eve
ming, Dec Is. at o'clock. Mrs. Kate B.
Ellis lecturer for the State Board Of
Health, will give a stereopticon lecture on
SCHOOLS Healthful and Otherwise" These
meetings will be held at the Lawrence
High school assembly hall and the public
is cordially invited to attend.
The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Baptist church will hold its month
ly social at the home Of Mrs. Worth
Brown, Benton station, this evening
As this is the annual meeting officers
for the ensuing year will be elected
and other important business matters
acted upon. An interesting program
has been arranged and all members Of
the society are requested to attend.
The regular meeting Of the Epworth
League will be held Tuesday evening
in the vestry of the Methodist church.
The subject Of the meeting will be
1.-THE Mission of Religious News
paper" and Miss Stella York will be
the leader. All members are request
ed to attend.
Members Of the Past and Present
Club will be entertained this afternoon
at the home Of Mrs. James Atkins on
Main street. Mrs. Atkin will read the
afternoon paper entitled 1.-THE Faust"
All members are requested to be pres
ent.
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lowell Institute lectures in Boston.
oct1SeodsnoS

Lowell Institute lectures in Boston.
Sir Alfred NJ. Bond, first commissioner
of works, is Liberal member of Parlia-
ment. He is managing director Of sew
eral large firms.
Sir Frederick Cawley is Liberal men,
Der Of Parliament from Lancashire.
Halbert Illingworth is a partner in the
firm of Daniel Illingworth & Sons, spin
ners. He also is a Liberal member of
Parliament.
Another Labor member of the govern
ment is George Barnes. He has devoted
much time to the promotion of old age
pensions and better allowances to soldiers
and sailors.
Gordon Hewart the solicitor general,
is a we'll known barrister. He is a Lib
eral.
Likewise the lord advocate, James A.
Clyde, is a lawyer. He is Liberal Union
list in Parliament
Thomas b. Morrison retains the post OF
solicitor general for Scotland, which he
has held since 1913.
The RI Hon. Henry E. Duke has been
chairman of the royal commission on
defence Of the realm losses since 1915.
He Is a Unionist member Of Parliament.
Ignatius O'Brien is retained as lord
chancellor of Ireland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day. Capt. w. s. Oakman.
The funeral Of the late Thomas McGo-
wan was held from the Home chapel at 9
A. M. Saturday, Rev. FIR. Mclaughlin Of
floating.
Anthony P. Phillips Of Exeter. N. H.,
late Co. c, Goth Mass. Inf, former men,
Der, has been readmitted.
William H. Telling, late Co. X, I'd Me.
Inf, and U. S. navy, reported Saturday
for admission.
Charles E. Harris. late Co. A. S1st N. 7.
Inf, and jeremiah Daily, late Co. F. list
Me. Inf, former members. reported Sat-
urday for readmission to the Branch.
Martin ]. Hanrahan left Saturday on a
furlough to visit relatives in Portland.
The moving picture program for Mon
day evening will be Owen Moore and Miss
Hazel Dawn in Under Cover" a Para
mount feature.
Cornelius J. Myers Of the Southern
Branch has applied for admission to this
Home.
Frank W. German Of Co. has been
detailed on extra duty in the hospital.
General Bean Command No. q, U. ".
T., will hold its regular meeting at --
sharp this evening and full attendance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

The Ladies' Aid of the Winter street
Free Baptist church held its annual sane
and supper Saturday evening at the
Woodmen's hall, Water street. A goodly
sum must have been collected as both the
fancy tables and supper received an eX-
cellent patronage. Mrs. Addie Berry was
chairman of the committee and the fol-
lowing ladies presided at the various "a
bles: Aprons, Mrs. A. q. Goliath Mrs
r. H. Willis; candy, Miss Matte Plimp-
ton; fancy work, Mrs. G. B. Morse, Mrs.
Morgan Baker and Mrs. George Dill;
handkerchief table, Miss Eleanor Babh
and Miss Dorothy Baker. Mattresses,
Mrs. f. II. Baker, Mrs. Elmer Rines, Mrs
Wealthy Gray, Mrs. Earl Ware. Mrs. II
W. Dodge. Miss Brann and Miss Ina
Rines; kitchen. Mrs. A. j. Spauldins'
Mrs A. F. Cation, Mrs. George Jordan
Mrs A. A. Walsh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

The financial success Of 'Toyland"
was better than anticipated. It was
hoped that the proceeds would be suf-
fcient to cover the cost of the Grafo-
nolaL and to make a beginning on
record library. However, it is thought
that enough was cleared to not only
nav for fine instrument but also for
about so record selections, record cab
met. ana a mobile with which to
wheel the instrument from room to
room. In addition there will be funds
enough to buy music books pertaining
to cultural music. for the tuning of the
Clark school piano and other things Of
educational use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
LOVING CUP FOR
MONTE MOORE,
IDERING HIGH

At an assembly held in Crosby hall,
Deering High school, this morning. the
members of the 1916 football squad pre-
scented to Coach Ernest NJ. Monte"
Moore loving cup in appreciation of his
services during the past year. The cup,
which was a handsome silver one, was
inscribed as follows:
COACH MONTE MOORE
DEERING HIGH SCHOOL
FOOT BALL SQUAD
1916
The presentation speech was made by
Ralph Caldwell, the fast right end of the
eleven. in an appropriate manner In
which he expressed in behalf Of the team,
appreciation of Moore's work. Coach
Moore was pleasantly surprised and feel
ingly thanked the members of the team.
Principal Louis B. Farnham also spoke
of the fine work accomplished by Coach
Moore and the showing of the team. The
High school orchestra furnished music
Portland Express Dec. 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
Mrs, John Annis Spear

Mrs. Sadie NJ. wife of John Annis
Spear, passed away Sunday afternoon
at her home in West Gardiner, aged
Sc years. She was born in Alma and
was the daughter of Eleazer and Lydia
(Groves) Taylor. Beside her husband
she is survived by two daughters. Miss
Lula Spear of Lewiston and Mrs.
Jessie Spear of West Gardiner, and by
one son, Stanley E. Spear of West
Gardiner. Funeral services will be
&A1dkat1 o'clock Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
Star Club Annual Sale

The Star Club annual sale and supper
held Saturday afternoon and evening at
Masonic hail was very successful. The Ia
bles contained many pretty and usefui ar
ticles which found a ready market IN
the afternoon. The supper was little short
of a banquet and was so well patronized
that all who desired could not be accom-
undated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

slight accident occurred to one OF the
sxtra cars running between Augusta and
Gardiner at about SIS o'clock Saturday
evening The forward wheels Of the car
1aft the track at the siding just below
the new freight shed on lower water
street and those who were riding in the
car at the time received severe shaking
IN. although no one was seriously hurt.
The car was picked up and put back on
tho irons in a very short time and was
able to proceed on its way to Gardiner
with little delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
Mrs. Susan N. Lunt

Mrs. Susan M. Lunt, widow of the
late William H. Lunt and lifelong
resident of Gardiner, passed away at
her late home, on lower State street,
Augusta, Saturday afternoon. Four
children, Walter w. Lunt of East Pep
perell, Mass, A. A. Lunt, Linwood
Lunt and Miss Maud Lunt Of Augusta,
two sisters. Mrs. Fannie Jack of Litch-
field and Mrs. Warren Wright Of Port
land and one brother, Fred Sprague Of
Portland, four grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren survive. Funeral
services at o'clock Tuesday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

The lecture which was to have been
given Saturday afternoon at the Gar
diner high school building by Mrs.
Morrill, Hamlin, has been postponed.
telegram announcing the sudden ILL
ness of Mrs. Hamlin was received Sat
urday morning. All known ticket hold
ers were notified by telephone There
was, however. a number who went to
the building with the expectation of
nearing the lecture. Mrs Ha1mlin has
many friends in this city who wish her
a speedy restoration to health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

The Boston Transcript of recent
date has a report of the death of
George c. Morrell of Sharon, Mass.
Mr.. Morrell resided in this city several
years ago and was we'll known in this
vicinity He married Miss Kate
Thompson, q Gardiner young lady. He
died at the Homeopathic hospital in
Boston, aged 70 years. Funeral services
were held Thursday, Dec. Z, and the
interment was at Forest Hills ceme-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
uneral Of John w. HinkJev

Funeral services of the late John w.
Hlnkley were held Saturday afternoon
from his late home, Windsor street.
Randolph. The services were private
and were conducted by Rev. Robert s.
Pinkham of this city. The bearers were
William Fitzgerald, William Corbin
hummer Meserve and Daniel Tasker.
Tie interment was in Maple Grove
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

The annual bazaar and Christmas sale
of the Methodist church will be held
Tuesday afternoon, Dec. u, in the H. Noel
Sleeves store, Water street. The store
will be open at u o'clock ana chicken
pie supper will be served from to 7.3o
P. NJ. The menu will include chicken
pie. mashed potatoes. hot rolls. pickles.
cranberry jelly, cabbage salad, dough-
nuts, pie and coffee. Fancy work, use
full articles, handkerchiefs, aprons. etc,
ice cream, candy and cooked food will be
on sale both afternoon and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
Mrs, Mary e. Smith

Chief Deputy United States Marshal
Burton Smith received telegram
Wednesday announcing the death in St.
Petersburg, Fla. of his mother. Mrs. Ma
ry E. Smith. Mrs. Smith had gone to ST.
Petersburg to pass the winter there with
friends and her death was entirely uneX-
pected to Deputy Smith, who has not yet
received the particulars. The arrange
ments for the funeral will be announced
later.-Portland Express.
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ADJUSTMENTS
THE STRAND
THE STRAND
Theda Bara in the international Stage
Success, East Lynne" and Maurice
Costello with Ethel Grandin in 1.-The

Theda Bara in the international Stage
Success, East Lynne" and Maurice
Costello with Ethel Grandin in 1.-THE
Crimson Stain
Theda Bara in a moving picture revival
of the famous stage, long-run favorite,
East Lynne" Is offered to the public
by William Fox in a photo-drama even
excelling that stars and that noted pro-
ducer's previous triumphs in master pic
ture making. The old drama of English
country life is enacted in all trueness to
its powerful form by an all-star cast in
support of Miss Bara, including those
picture favorites, Claire Whitney. STAN
hope Wheatcroft, w. H. Tooker. the
charming movie villain" Stuart Holmes.
and other actors and actresses of sound
regulations on stage and screen.
In writing the scenario from the novel
East Lynne and the play East
Lynne" Miss Mary Murillo retains In its
picture form all the dramatic and literary
force, but increases the scope of the story
along lines only possible in moving pic
lures. Bertram Bracken. who directs the
pictures starring Miss Bara. selected
scenery true to type in old-fashioned
spots in the East. where the buildings
and gardens appeared quite like those Of
rural England, and the interior scenes.
taken in the Fox studios in New Jersey,
show genuine old English antique fur
nishings, which lend color unusually
correct, even considering the usual ac-
curacy Of high-class picture productions
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

The A. H. Potter house on Bruins
wick avenue. which was sold at public
auction Saturday morning, went to w.
D. Harrington at $2S0O. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Harrington, after repairs are
made will occupy it as q home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
FROM HALLOWELL
TELEPHONE 249.R

,ranite City Rebekah Lodge to Nominate Off,
GERS and Initiate This Evening High School
Interclass Football This Afternoon Baptist
Sing Sunday Successful Event - Ladies'
Circle Of Baptist Church to Hold Sale-Elec-
trio Car Meets with Accident - Methodist
Church to Hold Annual Bazaar - Christmas
Sale of Ladies' Auxiliary Success nm Locals
and Personals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

A crew of the N. e. Telephone Co.
was engaged all day Sunday in cutting
over 2. of which notice was given in
last Thursdays Journal. A part of the
Gardiner instruments wer out of COM
mission during a part of the day. Had
s4he day been any other but Sunday,
Hiardiner merchants would have had a
chance to fully appreciate the advant-
ayes of the modern telephone system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
is desired.

is desired.
The Sunday evening concert was largely
attended and enjoyed by all. The cornet
solo THE Lily was rendered by Paul
Drossel in a very pleasing manner
Major r. L. Appleton has booked the
moving pictures for January and Para
mount and the Greater Vitagraph films
will be shown on Wednesdays. Patio
films on Fridays and Triangle films on
Mondays. Each company has consented
to give a comedy reel to close the show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

The sing of the Baptist church on Sun
day evening was well attended and prov
ed the source of much enjoyment to all
present. The singing service was followed
bv the regular service and most enter
tanning talk was given by Rev. D. f.
cochrane on his experiences on the Dor
dor as chaplain of the End Me. Regiment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

The seniors and juniors will play the
sophomores and freshmen football team
this afternoon at 3 o'clock Both teams
have won a game and this is 10 declde
the championship of the school. A lively
contest is expected and interest among
the student body is at the highest pitch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

The Ladies' Circle of the Baptist church
will meet with Mrs. Nathan Niles at 2
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon. large at
tendance is desired as this is the last
meeting before the Christmas sale Thurs
day, Dec. IA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

Granite City Rebekah Lodge, NO. 1856,
will hold its regular meeting at 1.3O
o'clock this Monday evening. There is
to be an initiation and officers are TO
be nominated, also supper. Every men,
Der is requested to be present.