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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
SOME Grain
Will Still Be Handed
to the Brewers
Beer Must Continue to Be Brewed Food
Administration insists to Keep Amer.
leans from Drinking too Much
Whiskey

Washington, Nov. 26.-OrderS reduc-
ing the alcoholic contents of beer to
three per cent will be issued soon by
the food administration with the APP
prevail of President Wilson. At the
by brewers will be cut down approXi-
mately 80 per cent, although the VOL
ume of beer will not be decreased.
In making this announcement to-
night the Food Administration points
out that, since there is in the country
a two or three years supply of whis-
key. it is undesirable at the present
time TO stop entirely the brewing of
beer because of the possibility of driv-
ing the people TO ,whiskey drinking. The
social question involved. ii is declared.
must be given equal consideration with
that of food conserN alton. OF this
problem, the statement says:
The Food Bill provides for the pro-
hibition Of the use Of foodstuffs in the
production of distilled spirits for bev-
erage purposes and the use of food
stuffs for the production OF distilled
drinks was stopped Sept. s. There is,
however, in this country from two to
y
and gin and other distilled liquors.
The Food Bill provides that these Ii
quors can be Communicated by the
government, if required for purpose of
manufacture of alcohol for munitions.
On the other hand the requirements
for industrial alcohol in addition to
the normal output from saw-dust and
other waste products is a present neg
ligible.
Those who wish brewing entirely
suppressed should therefore bear in
mind that if such a course were pur-
sued the country would be placed on a
whiskey basis entirely and the amount
Of alcohol consumed most probably
would increase.
The desirability Of saving all the
grain used in brewing from the point
of view of food conservation is there
fore limited by the social question in
volved in the exclusive use OF whis-
KEY"
The regulations will provide for an
increased output Of cattle feed from
brewing establishments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
HOXIE

Tie logs have begun to arrive from
~ river for work at Fishers mill,
which will start work the first of the
month.
Mrs. Jessie Rogers and Mr. Arthur
Rogers have returned from visit
with relatives in Arson.
Mrs. Martin Perkins is in very poor
health.
Walter Brooks is building him a
stable
Several camps have been and are be-
inE built preparatory to the lumber
ne which is 10 he carried on here this
winter
Nj and Mrs Genses Puffer are the
happy parents Of little daughter,
horn Saturday morning.
Nr and Mrs. Elmer Campbell and
daughter Marie. visited Sunday at
Charles Sheaff's
ldt,l" Violet Washhurn is boarding
AZ ne home Of John +. Otis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

the remainder took TO their heels and
fed toward Rumilly.
The cavalry commander was then
out of touch with the remainder of
the advancing British forces and de-
cided to remain in the sunken road
for a time until he could get order.
Accordingly he sent back a courier
to carry information as to the loca-
ton of the squadron. 1t developed
quickly that another force of Ger
man machine gunners was stationed
in commanding position nearby This
opened grilling fire on the cavalry
and succeeded in killing several horses
within a short time.
1t became apparent that the men
and the rest of the horses must suffer
the same fate if they remained where
they were. The commander knew it
would be suicide to ride out into the
open and he seized upon an ingenius
plan to outwit the Germans The
horses were gathered together and
stampeded with the empty saddles in
the direction of Cambria The ruse
worked, for the Germans peering
through the mist. thought the horse
men were escaping.
Machine Guns in Action
The machine guns came into action
against the galloping horses and the
troopers meantime made their escape
from the road. They started back.
but, losing their way. at one time We're
actually in the outskirts of Rurnillv
This may have given rise to report
that became current that the British
had occupied the village.
The Canadians continued their Jour
ney toward. wi,stt they thought We're
the British lines. As they were pro-
ceeding they were challenged by a
German officer with nine men. 1t hap
pened that among the troopers was a
little chap who spoke German ffucntly.
He was sent forward with orders to
engage the officer in conversation un-
til the rest of the troopers could close
in With their sahrcs
The little emmissary fulfilled his
mission by engrossing the attention
Of the officers by a story to which the
German listened because he did not
know the British cavalry was in his
zone. He listened a moment too long.
however. for the Canadians rushed in
and killed the men accompanying the
enemy officer. The latter was taken
prisoner and compelled to conduct the
horsemen back to their own lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
CHILLY WEATHER
AT CAMP DEvENS

Aver, Mass, Nov. 26.-Winter's ad-
vance guard laid siege to Camp Dew
ems today and gave the recruits Of the
National Army the first real test of
their mettle. On the march. rifles
were constantly shifted from shoulder
to shoulder as hands became numb,
and at target practice squads fired I'M
til hands We're SO blue and stiff the
officers said the work was of little
use.
Maj. Gen. Hodges. commanding the
cantonment, and many of the division
al and regmental staff officers took
part in the formal opening today Of
the Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation hostess house. where soldiers
may entertain the women members Of
their families.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
NEWS PRINT
Continued from Page One)

ment" whereby prices We're fixed, the
country divided IN geogra phlcal districts
for trade purposes, new mills suppressed
to avert competition and propaganda sent
to newspaper publishers indicating in
creased costs at time when, according
to the government. it was actually lower
than 1t had been In previous months.
Counsel for the defendants asserted to-
day they had not consciously violated the
spirit or the letter OF the Sherman law
The association, the attorneys held. was
organized as measure Of self defensc
to meet aggressions by The American
Newspaper Publishers Association. which
was described as being buyers trust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
HOLDS UPPER HAND
Continued from Page One)

by hangs a narrative of bravery and
strategy which is worth recording.
For a considerable distance the
horsemen cantered along over the roll
ing grass lands without encountering
any enemy. East of RumillN, how
ever, they came upon several British
tanks which had run almost into a
German battery position and We're be-
ing fired at point blank by great guns
The monitors We're in a tight place and
needed assistance badly. THY got IT,.
The cavalry came pounding up in col
umns of four and their leader sizing
ND the situation sent them sweeping
in on eth side of the battery. Then
they charged in straight among the
gun crews. their sabres flashing. 1t
was over in moment, and the last en-
envy lay trampled upon.
Scouts Discover Trap
This incident finished. the cavalry
trotted off in search of other adven-
lures. Not far away was a sunken
road which concealed considerable en-
emv forces armed with machine guns.
Cavalry scouts discovered this trap
and. dashing back, gave the word to
the commander The latter snapped
out a command and the squadron,
most of whom were still unaware of
the presence of the sunken road. di-
vided into two bodies. one of which
deployed to the right toward break
in the wall Of the road while the other
drew their sabres and charged straight
ahead.
The Germans, not knowing that
British cavalry in operation in that
section still remained in the big ditch.
and the Canadians reached the edge
of the miniature precipice without
seeing the enemy. They saw them
then. in numbers. and realized for the
first time that they were headed for
a drop of several feet to the level
road. Not horseman hesitated. They
took the flying leap straight down
amongst the surprised Germans and
began their work of death. Half
hundred of the enemy lay dead when
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
LITCHFIELD

CORNER-Libby Post. Sons of Vet
Grams, and Woman's Relief Corps had
dinner at their hall Monday. After
dinner patriotic exercises were held,
consisting of music, remarks were
made by Commander II. NJ. Starbrd,
Clarence Washburn. Miss Emma Fowl
er. Mr.. Fossett and Henry Taylor. The
pupils of the town school and academy
were invited in and all enjoyed a pleas
ant time.
The apple packers are packing the
apples bought by Mr.. Hannaford.
Miss Maria Plimpton is staying with
Mrs. y. NJ. Chase for a few weeks.
Ralph Godfrey is working in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
OAKLAND
c,scade Grange Observes Cen
dement's Night-Harry Cor
don Cuts Leg While Looping
Tree Thanksgiving Dinner
for Needy Planned

a., 4 Nosmers OF North Pow
me guest Of her daughter, Mrs.
stcevcs, for few weeks.
The Tuesday Club will meet this
cannon AT the home of Mrs. Lester
,.5rous The subject for the meet
~. r,Il be "Russia."
-. and Mrs. Malon Tracy are the
.nng parents Of seven pound baby
charlotte Rose, who was born
Nom Monday morning.
.or,lcmans night was observed on
saturday evening by Cascade Grange.
ho,, program was given, which
.-..d Of trombone and cornet
g, clair and Harold Sawtelle.
,5,,c Bert Hcrsom; read, Frank
,..e Nfter the program several
r,.,ons uere discussed, one of
s.,b ia Which Is More Profitable,
.-..c1 ar Concrete Roads," Follow
40 nh. IN oyster supper was served.
r,o seniors II q. H. :. will hold a
40 j., the afternoon, followed by a
.atio In the evening. December IA.
d. Elizabeth Lovejoy Of Waterville
NE cucst yesterday Of Mrs. David
NdN t''
Ems
lawrence Rush. Albert Lane and
,a.,rt Palmer were in Portland yes
...t,, where the enlisted in the army.
a. Rush has two brothers already
me service. both of whom are with
IL American Expcdtionary forces in
france.
charlie Ellis Of Lewiston is visiting
ne nar,nt~. Mr.. and Mrs. stephen Ell
as High street.
u II. Hatfield left Saturday for a
t-,e, business trip to Boston.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Spiller are
,erelvnr congratulations on the birth
,esferday morning of twin boys.
Mr. and Mrs +. 7. McNeilly of
Moose River called on friends in town
csterday.
Frank Taylor was a business visi-
~ IN Pittsfeld Monday.
leslie Hatch of New York is visiting
IS cousins. Mrs. Florence Given and
Miss Helen Smiley. Mr.. Hatch is a
former resident Of this town.
Harry Gordon met with a painful
.cc,dent Monday morning while fell
,rg a tree near his home on Oak
street. When chopping the tree, the
axe slipped cutting a deep cash in the
front Of the lower leg necessitating the
service Of a physician to close the
wound
Earl Goodwin, who recently enlisted
\ the Officers Reserve Corps and has
since been IN training at Plattsburg,
as received a commission as lieuten-
ant. Mr. Goodwin will return to his
nome today 10 pass a l5-days fur
lough with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Goodwin.
A committee meeting was held at the
ono of Rev Thomas Cross last
a,ening at which arrangements were
made for filing and distributing the
Thanksgiving baskets for the poor
families Of the town. Representatives
nom the following churches were
present tniversalist, Mr.. Cross.
George Allen First Baptist, Mrs. J. Fl.
lIpdgdon Mrs Fred I.eech; Metho-
dist, l.. A. Johnston. w. A. Judkins.
Tie Thanksgiving offering taken at
he union service at the Methodist
church Sunday evening will be used
'or the purchase of these dinners for
ne needy
Yesterday was the coolest day of the
season, the thermometer registering at
4 NJ. only 10 above zero but rising
'owards noon to 20 above and falling
during tho a ftarnopp To 10 above
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
THREE maine men
DEAD OR MISSING

Ottawa ont. NOV. % s. Colpitts
Chelmsford, Mass, is among the dead
enumerated in today's list of Canadian
casualties overseas.
Among the Canadian overseas cas-
ualties announced last night were;
Killed in action-F. Bower Lowell:
II. W. Haven, Portland, Me; 6. Brown,
Boston.
Presumed to have died-S w. Peters.
Wilton, y. II.
Missirs-G. Martin, Van Buren, Me
F. A. Sherwood. Island Falls, Nc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
GEORGE A. CROSBY
Prominent Bangor Banker Is Dead a,
Hue Of 81

Bangor. Nov. 26.-GeorCe A. Crosby,
for many Years prominent figure in
local banking circles, died suddenly at
his home tonight. aged 81. Mr.. Cros-
by was cashier of the Second National
Bank from 1896 TO January last when
thai institution was absorbed by the
Merrill Trust Co. Of which he be-
came a vice president. He is survived
by his wife and daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
PALERMO

EAST-The school in this place be-
gan Monday. Nov. ~. afte two.weeks
vacation. with the same teacher. Miss
Gladys f. Tibbe,ts
Mrs. carl Turne and daughter.
Ruth Of Winthrop. arrived at r. ].
Turner's Tuesday for visit before
going to Montville to visit her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fuller
CLYDE Fuller of Montville was a call
err recently at r. j. Turner's
Mrs. Mary Turner. who has been
caring for Mrs. Harry Lenfast. has re-
turned home
Roy NJ. Trask, the superintendent Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

schools of this town, visited the school
Thursday.
Howard Tibbetts of Belfast was Fri
day night and Saturday a guest of his
uncles, oodbury and A. j. Tibbetts.
DR.. W. F. Brown of Weeks Mills
was a business caller recently at
Woodbury. Tibbetts'.
The Ladies Aid were entertained
Friday, Nov %. by Mrs. {. S. Lee
man There was a good attendance
and a pleasant time was enjoyed. Re
freshments were served by the hos
tess.
Woodbury. Tibbetts made Saturday
a business trip to Liberty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
GERMAN AGENT GETS
SENTENCE

New York, Nov. "a prison sentence
OF one year and eight months in tho fed
eral penitentiary at Atlanta was imposed
in the United States district court today
on Franz Rintelen, German agent. upon
his plea Of guilty OF conspiracy in con-
nection with fraudulently obtaining a
passport.
He will begin serving his sentence upon
the expiration Of the term Of one year In
a New Jersey penitentiary to which he
was committed last May after being con-
victed with David Lamar on the charge
of conspiracy to cause industrial trou-
bles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
ALMA

WILDER Dow and Miss Mary c. Davis
were married in Bath Wednesday, Nov.
81.
Harry MARI while working on the State
road was quite badly injured. The bank
or which he was at work fell in
Rev. Mr. Brooks of South jefferson ex-
changed pulpits with Rev. W. NJ. Lew
ellen Sunday.
School in town closed Friday for a
weeks vacation.
Mrs. Benjamin Bailey went to Wiscas-
set Saturday.
e. F. Verrll of Pennington was in town
Friday.
Mrs. Charles Lowell went to Boston
Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
BRITISH CAVALRY TAKE
.B|TTIR STATION AND
CAPTURE AIN KARIN

London, NOV. g British cavalry
have captured Bittir Station, about
six miles southwest, and Ain Karin,
three and a half miles west of Jerusa-
lem, according TO q British official
communication issued this evening.
The text reads:
Our mounted troops captured Bit
tir Station and Ain Karin. three and
a half miles west of Jerusalem Strong
bodies of Turks are holding the high
ground west of Jerusalem and cover
ing the Jerusalem Sehchem road to the
north"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
LIFE STORY
Continued from Page One)

Iusitoe Manning took tho bench. the
~ ron was called and the defendant
immediately went on the stand.
M" witness had finished the first
'0tt OF h"r story-hcr marriage at the
20 Of - and her return to the United
states with De SaulleS when her at
"N'\ Henry A. Utcrhart. interrupted
read several letters bearing Mrs. De
NauI'oS' Signature
Most Affectionate Missives
ines" mlsSivcs brimmed with words
auction. They pictured the youth
pride dream of the happiness
'"'L She thought was to be hers. but
occasional phrase such as please
dlSappolnt MS again and Come
uesnaN without fail" indicated the
'ie'ht attitude which Mrs. De
auues claimed her husband assumed
naluS her was asserting itself
~ caulies itful trips to London and
-" from where he would cable to his
M" % JON him there. made up the next
% the story told by the witness
S1mmonses. she said. were followed
la umrs by later messages from her
,"d telling her to remain in the
'.'ed States-that he was coming back
""S country. They were invariably re-
she said. after she had closed
''cir home and made all prepar a tons
70 leave. N''' . wis
9 variety or additional instances OF De
alleged infdelities and inconsider-
'ea'ment was told. When given Sc
".ues worth 10000. which the witness
III sh' received from her father, De
1''es ga il was absurd to call her ar
Ss' The defendant declared
H'r brief stay in London and later
~ they were living in New York, Mrs.
'duiles said her husband treated her
ana embarrassed her by failing t.
ppear al social functions which they hal
arranged.
"ie living with De Saullcs' parents
south Bethlehem, Pa, where she sai0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
Bourbon Important

That the Germans attached the
greatest importance TO Bourbon WCod
and the village was fully evidenced by
their strenuous resistance and the in
tence counter-attacks hurlaQ eGainSt
the British lines.
The fighting over the wooded slopes
Of this elevation has been among the
most spectacular of the war. for the
occupation of the forest was due
largely to the work of tanks aid air
men who paved the way for the on
rushing infantry. A number of iron
monitors led the advance 10 B2urlon
WOOD Friday with British planes sir
cling over the enemy at height T
from 30 to 50 feet and carrying on
guns and bombs.
1t was hard fighting, but the advance
Mas continued successfully until tic
northeast corner of the wood WAS
1eached. where the tanks were hell up
By a strong force of the enemy. Brit
ish airmen. who had been fighting ,iosc
to the ground. deliberately charged
down on the enemy infantry with ma
chine guns pumping a steady stream
Of bullets into the GcrmiH .anks. The
battle was short and decisive. The air
planes wheeled over the hca Is # the
Germans and maintained Such an IN
tense fire that the defenders We're
forced to retire from the position AFT.
err suffering considerable Iosses The
tanks then pushed on. tie conquest Of
the wood beirg completed and an en-
tering wedge driven into tho village
Counter Attack
Almost Immediately the Germans de-
livered q heavy counter-atta1n on the
troops who had penetrated the hamlet,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
FAIRFIELD
Local Red Cross Organization Is
Formed - Construction Fore
man Falls 40 Feet, Breaking
Leg

Tie same patriotic spirit that mas
been shown in previous undertakings
in this town was exercised Monday al
ternoon when about 100 men and wo-
men assembled at the Lawrence high
school Assembly hall for the purpose
of forming a Red Cross branch in this
town.
The meeting was called to order by
the former campaign manager, W. j.
Bradbury. who 50 earnestly managed
the Liberty loan campaign in this
town. After very little discussion
unanimous vote was passed to organ
ize the branch and the following Off
GERS were elected: President, Judge
Harvey H. Brazzell; vice presidents,
Mrs. H. A. Plummer, Mrs. David King.
Mrs. w. S. Crawford, Mrs. w. A. Arch
er: secretary, Mrs. George NJ. Chap
man: treasurer. Mrs. Mabel Rackliffe.
In order to have the branch. rooms
must be secured and through the gen.
crosby of Edbert Kelley use was
granted of the Office above his occupied
ization. The office will be presently fit
ted up for the work. Short talks were
given on the work and with rousing
ing closed by singing "America'
Ralph Friend has entered the en-
ploy of Jakins & BroWnele as clerk.
Norris NJ. Clough of Skowhegan pass
cd Monday with friends in town.
Charles DreSSau, foreman of the Nc
Clintic- Marshall construction work.
met with a serious accident Monday
morning while at his duties on the
span crossing Main street. Through
something giving way Mr., Dressau fell
40 feet breaking one leg and was badly
shaken up. He was taken to the Sisters
hospital at Waterville, where the bone
was set and he was resting comfort
ably last evening.
Fire alarm Box - sounded Monday
at els for chimney fire at the home
Of Charles GouSse on Kicker Stsreet.
The fire department quickly responded
and small damages We're reported.
Arthur Davis has returned to his
home at Lewiston after passing n few
days as the guest of his brother, Fred
Il. Davis on Kicker street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
BRITISH ENC|RCLE
WOODS OF BOURBON

British Army Headquarters in France.
Sunday. NOV. 25.-(By the Associated
Press).-This morning found the line Of
battle of the weary but determined Brit
ish troops stretched in semicircle about
Bourbon wood and Bourbon village, when
nestles at the northwestern edge Of the
forest. 1t was a line which has been es-
tablished in the face of logged resistance
on the part of the Germans, who had fall
en- back step by step fighting with the
fury of despair
All day yesterday the opposing forces
struggled bitterly at close quarters for
possession of the little village from which
the British were forced Friday after gain
ing footing in the rush that took them
through Bourbon wood. Nightfail still
found waves OF infantry surgng bach
and forth through the streets of the ham
let and among the houses. their crimson
bayonets telling the story of the terrible
conflict being waged. Gradually the Ger
mans fell back the British pressing for
ward with grim persistence which the en-
envy could not withstand and the haule,
was finally cleared Of the major portion
OF The German troops
To-day some few Of the enemy still re-
manned in rourlon to be mopped up. but
all the main streets Of the place had been
cleared a"d it was surrounded b. strong
force Of British soldiers.
At Moeuvres
A little to the southwest Of here an
other intense struggle was being staged in
the village OF Moeuvres. into which the
British had battled their way with rifle
and bay onet and pushed the Germans ou.
Of the southern half Elsewhere along
the Cambria front there was no infantry
action OF Importance.
Prisoners continue to arrive at the Brit
sh cages from the front. Nearly 10000
captives thus far have been counted in
Guiding 200 officers.
In the capture of Bourbon wood and viii
lagc the British have acquired possession
OF one of the most important points they
lave secured since the great drive began
last Tuesday. This high ground controls
a wide sweep of territory and its occupa-
ton holds out the possibility that the
Germans eventually will be forced to
withdraw their lines TO the northwest.
The Bourbon position also overlooks
Cambria. but this city might he hard
nut to crack because the central part
is walled and many suburbs radiate from
It forming natural barriers against an
advance from the west. 1t seems posi-
BILE that Cambrai might ultimately become
sort Of No Mans Land dominated by
the big guns Of both sides. and that this
ancient town with its fine old cathedral
and picturesque walls would so the way
OF so MANY of her places which come I'M
der artillery fire.
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livered q heavy counter-attac on the
troops who had penetrated the hamlet,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

A Prayer Meeting in Allentown
Leader-Let's sing, "Oh, for a face
that will not shrink"
Old Maids dn unison)-Amen.-Le-
high Burr.