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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
TROY

Owing to the recent rain and warm
weather the snow has left US and
business seems to be at standstill.
+, Frank Thompson, Roy Stone, E. b.
Carleton and George Woods have been
hauling sand across the pond from
Chambers shore in Burnham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
FIeetina Fame,

He wrote the novel of the hour
Twas at eleven forty-five.
Fame quits us soon, for one at noon
Eclipsed it wholly,
SakeS alive!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

SO the tax on incomes is upheld, Ell?
II we had one, we'd grieve harder.-Man-
chester Union.
Say. Colonel, being newspaper
horse is great, amt it, when it comes
to income taxes?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

Attorney General Gregory publicly
promises not to "harass business"
Promise not necessary. Business has
recovered its nerve and won't stand
prove Of it either. So there you are.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

If these balny days would only tease
the mosquitoes out now, and then freeze
the Disqualification Globe.
Instead of teasing out umpteen mil
lion tons Of grip germs that the polar
regions couldn't give a SILVER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
An Oren Mind.

Il am the agent for new cham
payne. | think you'd like my wine"
Maybe / would. You can gimme a
demonstration, anyhow"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

dent will be personally pledged to only
one term" soliliQuizes the Florida Times
Union. What difference will it make,
whether he is or not?-Manchester Union.
This argument is of precisely the
same importance as the other. more
should 60.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
That May Account for It.

why are the women walking with
a slump or sleuch?"
1T may be they are trying to make
those short skirts come trifle nearer
ele ground ~ - ---,-.: -;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
Light and Airy
No Eggs.

Fresh eggs-statistics show it
Are rather high today.
l guess my hens all know it;
At least they do not lay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
Mrs. Luetta Harding.

| The community was saddened Sun
Gay night by the death of Mrs. Luetta
Harding. Mrs. Harding had been i'll
but few days when pneumonia de-
veloped and the end came quickly. She
was a woman highly esteemed by all
and her loss will be keenly felt by a
large circle of friends and relatives.
She leaves to mourn her loss five
daughters, Mrs. Lula Whitaker of
Unity, Mrs. Lindora Cunningham of
this town, Mrs. Mamie Carter of Au-
gusta, Mrs. -Estelle Small of Clare
mont. n. H., and Mrs. Lora Ramsey of
Walkertown. Mass, all of whom
reached home before their mother
passed away. The father, Lewis 3.
Harding and a sister Lucena died sew
eral years ago.
Rev Mr.. Snow of Unity held ser
vices at Cooks Corner schoolhouse
Sunday. An interesting sermon was
delivered to an attentive audience.
Next Sunday he will be at the Pond
schoolhouse in Burnham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cunningham
are the proud possessors of 9h
pound boy. Mother and son are do
ing finely and their many friends
hope the father will pull through
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy knight are visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. B.
Knight.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Carleton were in
Unity one day this week.
S. S. Smith of Bangor was bust
ness caller in Troy Tuesday.
Geo. A. Woods and Charlie Sanborn
were in Pittsfield one day recently.
| c. A. Stevens Of Pittsfield visited at
the home of the late NJ. v. B. Mitchell
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Doe of Burn
ham were in town Sunday.
| Mrs. Sarah Lord has been visiting
Mrs. Josie Rhoades.
| Geo. B. Cook has been hauling saw
dust from Detroit the past week.
The Washington League in the
Cooks Corner school generously as
sisted by friends Of the school have
purchased an organ for their school
room.
Mrs. Lindora Cunningham who has
been very i'll with pneumonia is slow
ly improving. Her daughter. Mrs.
Wilhelmine Edmonds of Burnham is
with her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
And He Still Lives.

She-I used to think that macaroni
was stalk that grew in the garden.
He-What macaronious idea
Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

Redheld, but you can't. When It
comes to a question Of inability. "
you are up against it. You simply
can't put it over again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

A portrait Of Hon., Ether Shepley,
who was q member Of the Maine bar
in the early part of the last centurx
hangs in York Institute at Saco and is
always viewed with interest by visitors.
He was for years the brightest mem
Der Of the legal fraternity in this State.
He was born in Massachusetts,, but
came there in 1916 and married Anna
Foster. He was elected to the Leg
islature and in 1921 was elected United
States district attorney. He was nam
ed as sole commissioner to revise the
Maine statutes in 1856.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
TRINITY coMMANDERY. M
Odd Fellows Hall

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REeul. a.
meeting Friday evenings at 80. Frid,'
Jan. q. installation of officers. Pubic I,
invitation. Refreshments. ''s p
c. +. PRATT, N,
E. +. WESTON g.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

The American Locomotive Company
has orders totaling approximately $780,
5000, made up of war munitions ap-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

ed Thursday at Bath from Bridgeton,
r. l., and on Sunday assumed his new
duties as pastor of Wesley Methodist
church. He succeeds Rev. Howard A.
Corey, who was obliged to give up the
pastorate about two months. owing to
q nervous breakdown. The transfer of
Mr.. Harrison was made by Bishop
John w. Hamilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
Augusta Lodge DIRECTORY
SHNOc CHAPTER M

c U S n Noc CHAPTER NO. q
r. A. NJ. Special convocation at ~
sonic Temple, Jan. q. at 7.3O P. N. W.
ions are cordially invited to attend "psl
ALBERT NJ. PINGREE " n
CHARLES r. CHASE. SEQ G.
TRINITY COMMANDERY, M ,
X. T. Special conclave at Masonic ~
pie, Friday evening, Jan. 18th. is,s va !.
7.30 +. NJ. Work in the Tennis -.
Malta. Refreshments All soionrraa
fraters are cordially invited to attend
LEWIS A. BURLEIGH. En-. Com
GEORGE II. BANGS, Recorder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REcu, A.
meeting Friday evenings at 80. FrS,O
Jan. q, installation of officers, puhi;~ Y
invitation. Refreshments.
E. F. WESTON S. s.
JEPHTKA ENCAMPMENT, NO. :,
Meetings at 7;ao O'Clock every second ~,
stallation of officers. Public to memb. ~
Of Subordinate branches. Refreshmsn,.
W. H. JOHNSON, c. P.
c. f. STEWART, Serb.
CANTON AUGUSTA. NO, 9. pp
Regular meeting every third TUESDAY !,
S O'Clock. Special meeting Friday, Fet
4th.
LEVI NJ. POOR, Cant
diff RAY NJ. BURNS, Csrk
AUGUSTA LODGE NO. se4. q.
O. E. Regular meetings in Elks hall Ii.
second and fourth Thursdays OF escs
month at 8 o'clock.
GEORGE H. BANGS, E.k
julylo.m-w-th.tf
UNIFORM RANK, KNIGHTS or
Pythias. King Company. No. 1. Rssul,,
meeting first Thursday Of each month.
Rec. w. FRANK HERRIcK.
oct5.tu-th-satn
QUEEN TEMPLE. NO. 70. PYTHIAN
Sisters, meets in X. Of P. hall the sss.
oud and fourth Tuesday evenings Of zach
month. at 7.30 o'clock.
MRS. ADELAIDE NJ. THOMPSON,
ADELAIDE NJ. PAGE. NJ. of X. and G
LUCIE P. LEWIS. N. Of F.
tu-th-sat.tf
CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 24s. P. Or
H. Meetings I'd and 4th Saturday even
ings of each month st. 6. A. Ar + hIl, i; !;
MRS. ALICE RIPLEY. Sec.
tu-th-sat.tf
N. {. Q. p, kENNE6EC LODGE, NO,
251 meets in G. A. r. hall the first aad
third Tuesday evenings Of each monh
At 7.30 o'clock.
MRS. LOTTIE H. PIERCE. Warden
MRS. EMMA F. HOWE. Rec. Sec.
b. L. NICHOLAS. Fin. Sec.
tM-th-sat
G. A. r. THE REGULAR MEETING
of Seth Williams Post No. b. second and
fop En, Thur pnSR Of co sann men'h
VIM. McDANID, Adjutant.
Q. o. STETSON, Quartermaster.
jan2O, tu-thurs-sat-tf
RETAIL CLERKS UNION, LOCAL
No. S19. Regular meetings first and tnli.
Tuesdays of each month in Golden C'on
hall.
A. B. MARI, President.
Q. E. DOUGLAS, Rec. SscI
mayl1tues, thur&sat1yr
SETH WILLIAMS iNDEPENDeNl
Relief Corps Meetings every Ihu1'oN
OF IN at q A X. hall.
HATTIE LIPPINCOTT. fE~
ADDIE w. GAY. Sec.
L. ]. McDAVID. Treas
april. tn -th-sat.lyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
JEPHTKA ENCAMPMENr. M

Meetings at 7.30 o'clock every second q,
fourth Tuesday. tuesday, Jan. n !,
stallation of officers. Public to menh.'
of Subordinate branches. Refreshmsn'
w. H. JOHNSON. C. p
c. +. STEWART. Scrih.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

Woodland wants bank. The
pretty sizeable sum of about $4,000 is
paid out weekly for labor in the hust-
ling place and all the banking bust
ness has to be done in Calais. Looks
like a good location for a bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

With the activity shown in looking
over and repairing the cottages at
Bar Harbor, with the unusually large
demand for rents, that seaside resort
is anticipating a great seasons run
Of summer business. One hotel at
least already reports the largest book
ing for years. Last year saw many
new summer cottagers, and, while the
business Of 1915 was the best for a
long time, 1916 is expected to beat it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

CANTON AUGUSTA. NO. 9. .. n
Regular meeting every third TUESDAY !.
S O'Clock. Special meeting Friday. ~
4th.
LEVI NJ. POOR, Can't
Gtf RAY NJ BI-RNS Cir..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

Democrat. in which the problem of
the man travelling with an army to it's
head and returning to the rear just as
it completed the days march first ap-
peared, says he has figured it out as
follows:
III he travelled at a uniform rate of
speed, he must go 2 81 times as fast
as the army, and at that rate he would
travel 48 miles before reaching the
head Of the army, which would have
travelled 20 miles. At that same rate
he would have just time to travel
back the twenty miles to the rear
while the army was marching the re-
naming eight miles
Next Friday will mark the 22d ami
versary Of one of the worst confagra-
tons in the city of Baths history. It
is popularity known as the Sagadahoc
House fire, inasmuch as the flames
originated there. Soon the entire bus
mess district near the corner of Front
and Center streets was endangered.
Many stores were destroyed, the fire
raging two days. Martial law was tenn
porarily established within the burned
district.
The European war having cut off
the American supply Of potash, DR..
II. Reynolds Of this town suggests that
in the North Jay granite there is an
ample supply Of that commodity. if
some way might be found to make it
available. says the Livermore Falls
Advertiser. In the North Jay gran
ite." the doctor says, chemical analy-
sis shows that there is nearly hve per
cent. Of potash. This would amount
to one hundred pounds. nearly, in
every ton Of granite. If this potash
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

AUGUSTA LODGE NO. 964, q. .
o. e. Regular meetings in Elks hall n.
second and fourth Thursdays OF escS
month at o'clock.
GEORGE H. BANGS. E. X
c. w. POOR. Sec.
i,11y10 m ~ -fh ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-24

Horsham Farmer Missing for a Week
The police have been asked to search for
Edward Ruh, farmer Of Horsham, who is
missing from his homo. The man has q
wife and four children, who are in a needy
condition. Ruh left his homo early last
week and nothing has been heard from
him
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-24
FALL WRECKS BpLANE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Final Examination at Essington
Marred by Tumble Into River.
Pushed Wrong Lever

Walter j. Shafter, Of Harrisburg, Pa.
taking his final examination in the Phisdel-
phia School OF Aviation to become hydro
aeroplane pilot, made the mistake OF letting
his foot slip on brake yesterday afternoon
and plunged his machine into the Delaware
River. He was rescued from the water by
several men in boats who had been watch
ing him answer the final question OF the exc
aminatlons, but the schools hydroeeroplane,
valued at $4,000, Is wreck.
shafter had paid $500 to become an avi-
ator. Before being granted his diploma II
was necessary for him to make two COM
secutlve successful flghts at the schools
aviation grounds at Essington. He had
made his first flight as reduired-flve revo-
lutlpns OF the figure 8, allghtlng safely at
Billlngsport, NJ j., distance OF Ave miles.
His second flight was TO ascend to an alti-
tude Of not less than 900 feet, shut OF his
engine and land safely near Essington.
Shsffer was making his descent in this
last flight when the accident happened. As
he was descending wing OF the machine
turned and caught the water, suddenly
turning over with a crash.
8. II. Noycs, II Newport, r l., had
made the two test flights in the same ma
chine Immediately before Shaffer took IT,
Both were taken under the direction Of
Robert q. alendenning. the president OF the
school. At the conclusion of the flights,
Mr. Gicndonnlhg presented Noyes with a
diploma of the school Mr.. Shaffer Is ex-
pected TO take another examination within
the next few weeks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-24
THREE SLEUTH GROUPS
ON BANK ROBBERS TRAIL
Assistant to Teller, Whose
Broken Blackjack Saved De-
positary, Sought by Police

Three sets Of detectives have Joined In the
search for Harry sievers, assistant teller at
the Tenth National Bank. Broad street and
Columbia avenue, who is accused Of at
tempting to loot the bank last wednesday
night A cheap blackjack broke as he was
using II on the head Of william Casner. a
night watchman, living at sac North 11th
street, and that fact caused slevers' attempt
to end in failure. according 70 the po,L.s
sievers was given a position in the bank
about a week ago, after .aving presented
excellent credentials. lie is % years old.
officiais of the bank say they believe the
man was temporarily insane.
He excused himself Wednesday night
when, with William e. Murphy, the teller,
he was going over his books. and went to
the basement, where he met Casner. He
pretended he was looking for a halfdollar
he had lost.
Casner Joined in the search when he was
attacked by the blackjack Although dazed
the aged watchman put up a fight, and
Sievers, becoming frightened, ran away
The search for him is now being conducted
by detectives, Burns men and officers Of
the American Bankers Association. Casner
was taken to the Samaritan Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-24
BABY PLAGUE CLAIMS
FIRST CAMDEN VICTIM
Another Child Dying of Infantile
Paralysis-Third Death in
Philadelphia

Tho first cases of infantile paralysis in
Camden were announced today. DR.. Rudolph
Heines reported to the Camden Board of
Health the death of Harry Stein, years
old, son Of Joseph Stein, a laborer, living
at 1920 Barring street, South Camden.
Doctor Haines was called by Stein early
this morning and found the disease too far
advanced to save the child's life. DR.. J. f.
Leavitt, Camden Health officer, Immediate
1y placed quarantine over the house, and
after the child's funeral this afternoon will
have the place disinfected Seven persons
live in the house. four Of whom are children.
The second case was reported to the
Board Of Health at 1880 o'clock by DR.. j.
+. Mahaffey. The Victim is Florence Still
man, one year old, OF 71S Elm street. North
Camden. Doctor Mahaffey says there Is
complete paralysis of the gastric contagious
sort in the childs right side, and that death
Is certain. A strict quarantine has been
placed over the house in which the child's
mother, widow, lives with her adult son
and seven children.
The third death in Philadelphia from
paralysis has been reported, the latest VIC
tim being Margaret c. Hoffman, years old,
of 1922 North Redfleld street. She had been
I'll three days Dorothy Rudis. years old.
of 208 North 9Th street, brought here from
New York to escape the baby plague. has
been taken Ill, and Fredn Bellkins, IA
months old, of Arizona and S0th streets,
also brought here from New York, Is sus-
pected OF having the disease.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-24
COUPLE AT FOX CHASE
KEEP GOLDEN WEDDING
Festivities for Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel H. Boyce at Pitman,
N. j., Tonight

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel II. Boyce, of Fox
Chase will celebrate the Goth anniversary
of their wedding tonight at the Pitman
Masonic Club, Pltman, N. ]. The hall has
been elaborately decorated. Among those
present as guests will be Colonel Charles
T. Taylor. senior vice commander OF the
Department of Pennsylvania, G. A. r.;
survivors of the 2sth regiment. Pennsylva.
MIA volunteers who served in the Civil
War. and members of the William b.
Schneider Lodge. No. 419, F. & A. NJ, and
Colonel Gus w. Town Circle, Ladies' G,
A r.
After a dinner served at 1880 o'clock
dancing and other recreations will be the
order.
Mr.. and Mrs Royce were married In the
old Third Baptist Church. Second and Cath
crime streets, which Is now q synagogue.
They have six children. seven grandchil-
dren and four great-grandchildren. Among
the sons Is Charles Boyce, acting house
sergeant OF the 34th district police station,
18th street and Snyder avenue.
Mr., Boycs comes from old patriotic stock.
his ather. Thomas Boyce, having seen
navJ service on the frigate Constitution in
tho War OF 1912.
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Mr.
Boyee, then Is years old. responded to the
FIRST call Of President Lincoln for three
year men. He enlisted with Company B,
2eth Pennsylvania Volunteers. which was
recruited in Philadelphia by the late Colonel
John K Murphy. He served in the armies
Of the Potomac and Cumberland. taking
part in every battle in which those two
armies were engaged. He is now a Fox
Chase letter carrier.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-24
ToDAY's MARRIAGE LICENSES

Charles W; KreineT, Lancaster. Pa. and Evelyn
e. Hunsicker, Allentown. Pa.
Michael BoEdanow 12g Manton st.. and Anto-
ThSSE,aS FsSSgsqpS, 2is II. SSth St. and Minnie
oGSSiss %PttsS$Iii:S SiS S glshmsns g.. and
WI5ilaTT PnsIT ,9DRsrm"p H. JF cSmd'n' N j.. and
mena Bozza, 14l3 8. Bancroft st.
IS1sS R.1rs S9be5sic 5s SlS kaufman st. and Celia
FrSdsIlcf sIS%a sJIS9%as: 5sas vlns st.. and Viola
chsdSicis Pssssr. .0i li4l VI Poplar st.. and Alex.
- andIa Y. Ll.bsrmsn 4I74 Poplar ct.
q. Philippe. 14B Durfor at.
George L. Rice 14i4 ". Camao ST., and Louise
Pullman. 1414 N. Camac st.
Th9mas Mr. Mq1Esr3g & 2o.s Rowan st.. and Helen
Mary A. Whiteock. 1888 q. Susduehanna ave
BenjaInin Lambe. New York city. and Margaret
Ballenger, New York city.
u. ,McCullough, Wilmington. Del.
Joseph Andryczuk I9l Olive st. and Fannie
Necsypor. l15 w. Wildey ct.
William J. Bryan, 25o1 N. Lee ST.. and Mar
saret Carlin. S20 q. Lehish ave.
Morrlgsey, b15 Watkins st.
L. Irion, New York city.
daetano Cianfrano.- To2 s. Reese ST., and Marie
r. GuBiielmo. 1877 8. 9th 1t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-24
Maine holding primnriea Todav

PORTLAND, Me-, July 24.-A primary
to nominate candidates for the special cleo
tion on September IL to fill the vacancy
caused by, the death of Senator Edwin c.
Burlegh is being held today. The un-
completed term expires in March, 1919.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-24
INDIANA VIEWS BODY
OF ITS BELOVED POET
Working People and Children
Journey to State Capitol and
See Friends Remains

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, July "a. The
body of James M'hitcomb Riley, the Indiana
poet, who died Unexpectedly Saturday night
at his home here. Is lying in state at the
State Capitol. Tho hours were fixed es-
pecially with the view of providing a time
when the working people and children, &c.
companied by parents. might view the body.
Tho poet was particularly close to the work.
ers and children.
Governor Samuel NJ. Ralston, In a letter
to Henry Eitel Of this city, brother-in.law
OF the poet. asked that the body lie in state
at the Capitol. The letter. which met with
a favorable and ready response from the
poets relatives follows:
James Whitcomb Riley was loved by the
people of Indiana as was no other man,
of his native State felt and believed that
he belonged to them and they rnourn-bit.
terly mourn-his passing.
As Governor Of Indiana I am anxious
that the people be afforded an opportunity
to- show the high respect in which they
held this man who sang of common things
and I am moved. therefore. to suggest that
his remains be allowed to lie in state in
the rotunda OF the Capitol.
AS soon as It was agreed that the body
be placed in the Capitol, State oficlals be-
gan placing the building In mourning. The
body was placed under the dome of the
Capitol. where few years ago Mr.. Riley
stood in public reading his poem, "Old
Glory"
Present arrangements are for the funeral
services TO be held at the home tomorrow
morning. These will be private and SIM
pie in accordance with wishes of the poet
The minister and pallbearers have not been
selected.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-24
BERLIN ADMITS PARTIAL
OCCUPATION OF P0ZIERES
BY GEN. HAIG'S TROOPS


British troops have penetrated Pozieres
on the Somme front, the official statement
issued by the German War Office admitted
today.
The English entered Guillemont southeast
Of Pozieres, but were driven out by the
Germans, the report asserted.
The statement added that the engage
ment at Pozieres had cost the British heav-
lily in dead and wounded.
Along the French battle front, enemy
operations at Soyecourt and west of Ver-
mandovillers failed. On tho right bank OF
the Meuse the French artillery fire was de-
scribed as Intense"
The War ONCE said that the British
forces on the Somme front have been re-
inforced by soldiers drawn from the other
fronts.
The text of the Official statement fol-
lsws;
English attacks reported yesterday
on the Thiepval-Guillemont line were
carried out by detachemnts from IL
British divisions. several OF which had
been hastily brought up from other
fronts. The only advantage the enemy
was able, to achieve on the whole front.
which We had not yet been able to con-
solidate, was the penetration OF a few
houses in Pozieres. Tho enemy had to
pay extraordinarily heavy losses in the
fighting around Longuevai
A counter-attack by our Branden-
burg grenadiers drove the enemy out
OF the sand quarry southwest OF Gull
lemont. where he had temporarily sue
ceeded in getting foothold. We cap
tured three officers and 141 unwounded
men.
South OF the somme French under
takings at Soyecourt and west of Ver-
mandovillers failed. There have been
artillery duels and local lighting.
Since July 10 the booty taken by US
includes 6s machine guns.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-24
274,754 at City Baths

Attendance at the 26 city lighthouses dur
ing the last week totaled 274,754, or 1000
more than the preceding week. Tho bathers
were: Men, 57,ses; boys, 171,21o: women.
1887. and girls 33,0S9.