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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-31
Lest We Eorxaf.

We have doated q great loan. We
have registered ten million young men
for military service. Congress has
passed number Of the most urgent wal
measures, and much OF the dramatic
and spectacular business Of organizing
tho country has been done.
Physically war Ii a. far from VI a
ever. Nobody threatens our boundaries
Many months must pass before any con.
siderable number of our men engage In
actual fighting. Il looks like insctiou
on the East, and steady, logged push
against logged resistance on the West
for the rest Of the summer.
The temptation to flag and slacken ID
obvious. The Government, Of courpe,
will 20 on. at full speed, building ships
buying munitions, organizing and drill.
ing an army; but those activities, fol
many months to come, will touch the
nerves and pulses Of the mass Of the
people but lightly.
Sons, brothers and husbands will still
be Ia their training camps, within easy
reach. Even the war taxes will be most
u In anticipation. The raw face-to- fsc<
grspple with the realities Of war will
stili Be good way of. Il win still b
possible for the mass Of the people to
shut their eyes and imagine that the
specter on the horizon will somehow b
sxorclssd; and, after al, their lives can
20 on In the old pleasant ways, with
virtually no real sacrifice.
Probably for many months q viii lake
some Imagination to meet this sltuation
intslligently. Government alone cannot
meet u. Il requires svsrybody's effort
and sverybody's sacrifice In such ways
- one can giye them. For just one COM
parativsly small item, var 10 attracting
90 much attention and 90 much money
that the poor % home viii suffer unless
svsrywhsrs there b quieksnsd interest
In them. The man Who makes any plan
that leaves war out OF account b abort
sighted and poor citizen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-31
Maine News Notes.

People who drive vehicles without
lights In Cumberland County may now
expect to receive warning for the first
offence, and summons to appear in
court for the second, according to the
announcement of Sheriff Graham.
Charles Wallace, city marshal OF Bath,
committed suicide by hanging In Q barn
adjoining his residence Monday. He
was SO years of age, and had been eleven
years on the police force of the city. Iii
health and increasing responsibilities
are believed to be the cause. He Is sur
vived by . wife and number Of children.
While trying to save another girl, Mar
jorie Brown, the 14.yesr- daughter OF
Mr.. aud Mrs. Richard Brown of Ellis
worth, was drowned Thursday. While
number of girls were wading In the
stream, one Of them stepped into hole,
and Marjorie went after her and never
came up again. The other girl was res
oued by workmen who were near by.
The water was drawn of and the body
recovered in about twenty minutes, but
too late. The dead girl was sopho-
more In the Belfast high school.
Albert Pray, 10 years old, SON of Mr..
and Mrs. Bertrand Pray OF Atlantic,
Mass, was fatally injured at Yarmouth
Wednesday when struck by an automo-
bile. The auto was owned and operated
by the boys uncle, Earl Gerow, who Is
said to have been driving slow. The
boy, who was witnessing the departure
of the Yarmouth Guardsmen, was riding
his bicycle behind line OF autos, and
started to cross directly In front of the
one which struck him. which was com
ing from the other direction. he was
passing the summer at Yarmouth with
his grandmother.
Two district exemption boards have
been nominated by Governor Milliken,
subject to the approval of the federal
government. These boards hear appeals
from the local exemption boards. The
first district includes the southern coun.
ties OF the state, the second district the
northern counties. The makeup OF the
two boards is as follows:
Board No. 1.-Former United States Senator
Charles r. johnson, Waterville, lawyer. Wal
| lace W. Dyson, N. D., Portland, surgeon. Leslie
e. Mclntire, East Waterford. farmer. W. 8.
Wood, Portland, LABOR representative. WAIVER
8. Wyman, Augusta, industries.
Board No. al. B. Deasy, Bar Harbor, law.
yer. Austin j. Harvey, N. D., Bangor, surgeon.
Former United States Senator Obadiah Gardner,
| Rockland, farmer Charles 8. Cobb, Millinock
ct. labor. Elmer K. Mitchell, Bridgewater, In.
dustries.
1t is rumored about Piscataquis coun-
ty that Henry Lambert, serving life
sentence at the state prison at Thomas.
ton for the murder of the family of j.
Wesley Allen at Shirley, is to apply for
pardon in the near future. Allen was
sent to prison about Is years ago after
long fight to save him from prison.
The crime for which Lambert is impris-
oned for life was one of the most afro
cious ever committed In Piscataquis
county, and It is likely that an effort 10
obtain pardon will be strongly protest
ed against by the people Of Piscataquis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen and their daughter
we're murdered and their bodies consum-
ed In q fire which destroyed their farm
buildings located on the main road lead
ing from Monson to Shirley.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-31
snA1' STATE OF MAINE.

Board Of County Commissioners, May session
1917, held BY adjournment July IL. 1917:
UPON the foregoing petition satisfactory evi
dence having been received that the petitioner
are responsible, and that inquiry into the merit
Of their application II expedient, IT u ORDERED
that the County Commissioners meet at the
Abbott House in said Upton, on the 26tt
day of 6eptember, next, y ten OF the clock
A. L., and thence proceed to view the route men
toned in said petition; Immediately after which
vieW, hearing Of the parties and their witnesses
Will be had s& some convenient place In the
vicinity and such other measures taken In
the premises ~ the Commissioners shall judge
proper. And IL IL further ORDERED, that notice
Of the time, place and purpose OF the Commits
sioners' meeting Aforesaid be given % al per.
sons and corporations Interested, BY causing
attested copies Of said petition and Of this order
thereon to be served upon the Clerk OF tho Town
Of Upton and also posted up n three public
MHesfs suecsssively II tho Oxford Demo.
,crsf : neWspsper printed Is South Paris, In
aid County Of Oxford. and six weeks .Suc.
cossiv0ly IN The etato Paper, published at
Augus6 IN sAid State, the last publication In
tho 6tat0 Paper, the nrSt Of sAid publications
n the County Paper. and each q the other
notices., b. b made, served ard posted at
leaGt thirty daye before said time Of meeting,
70 TIE end thas ~ perso11 and corporations may
than and there appear and ahoW cause. Is any
thsy have. WY &c prayer Of said pedHoners
XTrrSrETsNfST ]. RECORD. Clerk
4 rns copy Of ssid Pel1lson and Order Of
AIT xc4sssss-1RslsT ;. R1ooRp. CLARK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-31

We, the undersigned residents Of Upton
Commissionefs for the County Of Oxford, thai
the part Of the road from Andover to Upton
from the Richard Morton place In Andovei
North Surplus, to the Laforest Bragg place In
believe that the road 10 not used enough 10
Justify the expense Of keeping same open.
A. w. JUDKINS, Selectmen
n. L. CROCKETT. of
ALBANIA BROOKS, Upton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-31
Hlrafn,

On July 28th hot wave at 95, also 90
on the 9th.
Charles j. Small Is placing neat con-
crete sidewalk In front OF East Hiram
cemetery.
George q. Goodwin is improving, I'M.
der care Of DR.. G. b. Marston of East
Brownfleld.
Charles G. Ridlon was recently knock
cd down and severely injured BY ono OF
bis horses.
The electric power 10 placing through
Hiram and Denmark to BridgtoD.
Mrs. Phebe L. Hanson, widow OF I'd.
ward K. Hanson, has been granted
pension.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-31
South Sunaer.

Nrs. Fred Keeps Of Auburn and Mrs.
Hazel Kesns Corliss and uttla daughter
Of Now York City were weekend guests
ct John Bonney1.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Heath, who have
! hen spending the past week With Nrs,
osathis dieter, Mrs. Mabel Cobb, havs
returned to their home In Danvills. n.
n.
Henry aud Willie futile Of Paris were
iat B. D. ruttls's Tuesday.
NJ. and Mrs. Eugene Smith wefe the
guests Of Mr.. and Mr.. Henry Cobb Sun
day.
IF. and Mrs.. B. D. futile we've In Can
ton recently.
surasd b tAslr hone n Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-31
To the Honorable Board Of County Commits.

To the Honorable Board of County Commits.
sioners in and for the County of Oxford:
Respectfully represent the undersigned ciu
Gems Of Upton, Andover and vicinity that public
necessity and convenience require the location
of County road In the marginal township Of
ton, beginning near the Morton. place, 80 called
In said Andover North Surplus, through Dunno
Notch, 80 called, to connect with the State Aid
road through Grafton Notch In said Grafton, al
the most convenient point.
Wherefore We petition your Honorable Board
after due notice rs required by law, to view
said premises, hear the parties In interest and
take such further action as the circumstances
Dated at Upton, Maine, this l4th day Of May
a. W. JUDKINs, LIST selecsmau Of Upton.
(and ~ others.)
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-31
North Hartford.

Mrs. Susie Carey OF Sumner ID caring
for Mrs. p. A. Davenport.
]. 81. Blanchard and two children,
Daniel and Marguerite, OF Auburn, were
recent guests at tho home OF ]. Daven.
port.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Herbert Sampson visited
Mr.. and Mrs. A. v. Brown Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Corliss OF Elm
hurst, N. Y, are Visiting the latter's
aunt, Mrs. Nettie Stetson.
The little son Of Mrs. Percy Oavsn-
port has been named belmont Francis.
New arrivals ct Piuewood Camp are
DE-. and Mrs.. Swain, Mr.. Hewitt and Dr..
Linsey Of New Haven, Conn.,, and Mr..
and nrs. Stevens OF Boston.
Mias Mildred C0uant Of Summer 10
visiting her grandparents, As. and xrs.
A. r. Carter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-31
SINGLE COPIES.

Single copies of THE DEMOCRAT are four cents
each. They win be mailed on receipt OF price by
he publfshers or for the convenience OF patrons
sin9le copies of each issue have been placed on
sale Il tho following places In the County:
South Paris, Towards Drug Store.
Shurtlef's Drug Store.
Norway, Noyes Drug Store
stones Drug Store.
Buckdeld. A. L. Newton. fostmAster.
Paris HIM. Helen r Cole, Post Once.
West Paris Samuel T. white.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-31
HELPS ASTHMA AND Hay FEVER

Now comes the season when hay fever
and asthma cause thousands to suffer.
81 have been troubled for years with
asthma" writes e. G. Schaaf, Crestou,
O., sand find Foley's Honey and Tar the
only thing that gives relief. It loosens
the phlegm so can throw 1t off and then
Sleep" Contains no opiates.-Sold
everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-31
Wnsoa's Mills.

David York ID In town, and 10 In very
poor health. At present hs b boarding
At Elwyp Storey's.
Pearl Bennett has returned b he,
work IN the ONCE Of the Mason Mann.
featuring Co. at South Paris.
]. l. Howard and friend, Frank
Brooks Of Runlord, came down Nosday
and went 10 Unbagoa.
work for d. @. Bennett haylpg.
Dr.. N. Harris 3 agasn n town With hia
daughter, Hrs. Wm. Cobb.
Farmers are beginning to hay In ear
nest. Dermout Fox end Harley Hart ars
helping =. s. Bsanstt and Chester Rip
ley \ WORKING for Evyn STOREY.
Rora JAY a1st. b Ne wife Of J. 8.
BenAstA, : denehese.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-31
ATWOOD 6 FORBES,
Editors AID PropSsefors.
GHoaGE NJ ATWOOD. A. 4. FoRHEs.

rxRMs.-SlI5o year II paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise $500 year. Single copies cents.
ADVERTISEMENTS: An legal advertisements
are owen three consecutive Insertions Tor Sl.oo
per Inch In length OF column. Special con
rscts made With local, trsnsiens and yearly
advertisers.
Jon PAINTING New type. rass presses, eocCic
power. experienced workmcn and low prices
cor. oine 70 make this department Of our busa-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-31
Coming Events.

July o - Aug l. Community Chautauqus,
county fair grounds.
Aug. S-Annual meeting Of Sumner Soldiers
Veteran Association. South Paris.
Aug. IL 10 = Csmpmeesing. Empire Grove, East
Poland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-31
Lowell.

Dance at Wiley's Hall, Lowell village,
Wednesday night this week. Admission
Is cents to oil. Music Shaw and True.
Dancing at $50.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Green Tag Sale.
Our Old Enemy.
Blue Stores.
z. L. Merchant q Co.
Civilizations ads.
Tucker Harness Store.
Automobile Snow Attachment.
Crying For Help.
Massachusetts, Mutual Life Ins. Co.
Probate Appointment.
Gray's Business College.
2 Road Petitions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-31

''eafsty arst." Don't leave sharp
sdged toois around whore little folks
nay 81 hold q them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
CH1RopRAcroE

L O. BOLTON. D. C., Chiropractic { Specialist. Newfield building, 118s Main St.. Bridgeport, Conn. Hours.
 o:30 to 12 m.. to D. m, except
 Sundays and holidays. Monday.
 Wednesday ard Friday evenings 2
 to . o'clock. PE s1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

FOR SALE On Bruce avenue west side, 160 feet north of Hollis ter street, lot 120 feet by 100. Ad- dress The University School, 836 Fairfield Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

IF YOU have anything you want to sell quick in the business or real estate line, see the Bridgeport Busi- ness Exchange, Inc., 402 Meigs Bldg. open evenings
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

e3,S5O, $500 cash buys 13 room 2. family house with Improvements. This Is the biggest bargain ir4 the city. Must be seen to be appreci. ated. L. WeissA 976 Howard Ave. Tel. 748B. 02O eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

H. H. LEOPOLD is now located in his fine new store. 1493 Main St. opDc- site Armory. Bicycles. Edison Cylinder Monographs and records. Repairing of every description.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

FOR SALE-Farm of 2 acres xine laI.d, room house, with improve ments. situated high elevation, out < Buildings. fruit, etc. Price $3.S00. The Pease Realty Co. 109 Wall Street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

PRODUCTICE FARM TOR SALE or Exchange, furnace in house. water supplied by artisian we'll, high ele- vation. large apple orchard. springs and brook on place. M. B. Loller. 196 Fairfield Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
LADIES' CUSTOM TAILOR.
LOTS FOR. SALE

BUILDERS ATTENTION - 2 lots, each 50x100, 4 blocks from trolley. $500 each. M. B. Loller. 196 Fair field Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

WILLIAM B. REED, printer. Book let's. folders and commercial sta tionery. Prices right 207 Warner building. S3 Fairfield avenue.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

HOUSES FOR SALE--r you have few hundred dollars cash. and want to own your own home, write me. New house, electric lights and every convenience. very easy terms. Ad. dress 'Home," Care of Farmer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

ePLENDD, USED CARS for sale. Maxwell touring cars and roadster: also. Metz, Flanders and Fords Prices SIPS to x4oo. Sykes Motor Saless Co. 63 Holland Ave. Phone Barnpm ssss.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

WE HAVE REMOVED to our new market 1879 Main street. All meats Pc a pound less tha others. Also cattle. pigs and poultry bought H. AaA.2-@-~.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

MAIN STREET, Long Hill, New seven
 room house with all modern inn
 provements and three acres of
 land. R. T., Blakeley, Stratfield Building, 142 Golden Hill street. U stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

NOTICE-Dr. James H. Daevis, M. T., will change address from No. 124z State street to the corner of State street and Park avenue. VIII be open for business at new address Saturday. Jan. s7. 1917.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
AWNINGS AND SAIL MAKER
BUSINESS oPpoRrUNIT1Es

vOGHT sells your business; list now; cash buyers waiting groceries, con- fectioneries, poolrooms. restaurants Barnum s3S0. voght. 304 Warner Building.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
PI ANO INSTRUCTION

PIANO LESSONS. Graduate of Mt. St. Joseph Seminary, Hartford. Les- sons at home if preferred. Miss Margaret Walters. GA Lewis St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
AUTO BODIES

WE HAVE a large stock of open and
 closed Ford delivery bodies for
 Ford cars ready to mount on chas.
 sis Metropolitan Auto q Carriage : O.. 4s4 Grand st.. Phone. Barnum X s3e3.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

FOR SALE-Two family house. all improvements Harriett St. between East Washington Ave. and Barnum. Loewith & Co.,. 116 Bank St. Tel Barnum 99.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

HOUSE ONLY $2.ooo. North End. Looking for rents or furnished rooms? We have them. all parts of city. Bowers room. BOA Warner Bldg Phcn= sass a. rn.. 6aS0 p. m.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

FOR sALE-4 irving horse, 2 carri- ages, one business wagon. heavy and light harness. This horse and carriages must be sold to the high est bidder. 266 Seaview Ave. Phone 2413-6.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

EAST END-Davenport St., family house, 13 rooms. All improvements Price $6,000. Mortgage $3,800. See F. Anderson, 306 Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
REMOVAL NOTICE

MICKELSON, the we'll known tailor has removed to 1O4 Bank St. Clean ing. pressing. repairing. Full dress suits to rent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
DYEING AND CLEAN e
EDUCATION
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

LET US FIGURE on your electrical work. Wiring of all descriptions All work gusranteed Wlrc to us and we'll wire you. Acme i:lec- tric Co.,. Barnull .519, 1908 Main Street. S2S aiIs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

REAL BARGAINS in y used cars. PatEe 1916 seven passsnger: Paige. 1915 Touring: Chalmers master six. Puilrnan'n Sedan. 5e7-s Fairfield Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

J. WEISS, upholsterer. box springs. hair mattresses made to order. fur niture refinishing. 1037 State St.. Casino Building. Barnum 22s1.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE

PIANOS. PLAYERS and Talking Ma chimes. New and second hand vio- lins and cellos. Over three thou sand. all sizes Fotch S44 Noble Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
BUILDING CONTRACTORS

NAIRN AND WELCI., Mason con. tractors. jobbing al.,. cement work d speciality. Estimates cheerfully gwen. 4O1 Warner Building. Fair field Ave. Barnum 2203
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
DENTISTRY

DIR. M. J. BLUME. The. Anagesie Dentist in the Arcade. Room 21 Hours a. m. to 8 p. m. Phone 6093-2.
 20 ds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

HOWARD AvENUE-2 family house, electric lights, baths, furnaces. all improvements. large lot, fine loca- ton. M. B. Warner. 201 Warner Building. Phone Barnum 2553.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
PHOTOGRAPHS
.UPHOLsTERERs,

WE WILL COVER and furnish alI material for piece parlor cult, guarantee all workmanship aS nrst class. ten patterns to select from. fer $11 to SIS. Scany Bros. 4o1 State street. PC s6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
MACHINE WORK

H. A. BOWDREAN CO.,, Manufac- turers metal goods, dyes, tools. gages. rebuilders of electric motors and light engines 67 Golden Hill
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
POULTRY SUPPLIES
PRINTING

ALL KINDS of printing. time cards. letter heads. business cards. invi- tatiops. legal papers for law offices, etc. kalafus & Son. Corner Arctic and Hallett stree0
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Phone Barnum 1882 for particulars of stock now selling al 25c a share. Should sell at $1 be- fire Sept. 1st.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
CUSTOM TAILORING
DANCING LESSONS

NEW IDEAS in dance instruction. Waltz. Fox Trot, One-step. Private lessons. Miss Jewel smith. 23s Smith St.. near Newfield Park. Phone Barnum 451l.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

FOR SALE-New two family house. all improvements, Lindley St. Loe- with & Co.,. He Bank St. Tel. Bar mum 90.
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Gunnison news-champion., 1917-12-28

O'Clock we heard tie hen OF an engln,
away above ~. and ~ ehoughe. oi
courDe. e was an aeFoplaDe. ~ u
'ame nearer We realized that 70 aere
plane engine coald make % nach noas~
as that. and veg suou word vas pass
I'd around that thsss vss . xsppelin
sbove US
very few os N md ever sssa . zAp
r'eiin. and we were more thaa sernin
ing our eyes to sstrh . glimpes of tht>
aae- Judging frOD The soiie Of thf
engine, Il seemed - thoueh ths ihir-
kept circiing around over our eecamr
ment: but Try - hard ~ - eouId
we were unable to catch sight a. Il.
II had not been over % 90 very bonv
before We heard . motor engine star,
up at the dying grounds. and word
rame around that Lieutenant Hawkcr
was going up after Il Soon We saw
an aeropiane shoot up over the tree
tops and commence to circle around
gaining altitude every moment Il vas
quickly lost to view. though. and soon
tee engines Of the Zeppelin could b..
heard no longer. ~ We concluded that
II had made Oh Lieutenant Hawkei
rew until daylight: but. much to his
disappointment BE- failed e. nnd the
Zeppelin
Another aviator who became famoux
was Commander Sampson Of the Royal
Naval Air service At the beginning
OF the war b. did % much damage
with his aeropiane that . price WAS
nut upon his. head BY the German au.
tlioritieaL We heard that the sum Of
tl.OO0 was offered for Commander
sampson. dead or alive. This did moi
make any difference to him 20 far rs
his work was concerned and be did
just as much damage after the fact
became known as he did before.
Nor was his activity confined to cir
work. He had an armored car that he
used to 20 out In. and the exciting
event Of the day used to be to watch
Commander Sampson's return. He
seldom failed to bring back prisoners
and the damage he did to the Germans
with the machine gun was fearful
Last spring We had . new type oe
seroplans come. out. and II was beau
ty. II became known a. the British
Scout" and 1t was In this type Of ma.
chine that Lieutenant Hawker defeat
ed three big German battle planes. Il
has q very high powered. high speed
engine and can pull right away from
any other type Of machine that dies
II carries one man only. who runs the
machine and works the gun too. 10 he
has his work cut out for him
Before | ever saw . bomb dropping
aeroplane In action used to imagine
that the bombs were dropped by hand
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-12-28

The Rseimsnts Hsvs Feet oslle Win
Which - Amvss Tbsmsslvss Whils
" Rest Camp.
was much surprised to md that such
, not the case. The bombs are hung
on little clips under The body Of the
machine and ars released by Q foot
ps4al arransement Il = . much quick-
er and less danserons Dsthed.
The bombs aroppd eFpm ~ ma
ehinw vary n sir snd gseshf. and
they run al the way from ten pounds
to enc hundred pounds. Each bomb
has . little psopeller 1t the tall q e.
This keeps ths bomb nose down In fall
ing and insurss IT. landing on the per.
cussion cap. Az the bomb falls through
the air this little propeller whiRls At ,
tremendous speed and makes the weird
est whistling noise one could imagine
During the summer months 2 great
many air raids were made 9p moon
light nights The machines aFs prac-
tIcariy invisible when they reach any
great height, and they can get back
home and make their ispding without
very great danger.
When aeropianes are late coming In
4 Is very Interesting to watch the
rockets being sent up to guide them
10 their landing grounds These rock.
cts are of different colors and are sent
mp At regular intervals until the ma
lline IL either safely back or u given
a''r lost When the machine 70 s.ghl
q nnd is .ireiinG down toward the
81 hie flares are lighted. 20 ~ L.
ii. ~ aior rO pick his spot fni
II 2'do w'',. = thing ID scicntir
,rrnrY, there are not MAJ
ssii Of the work
airing parts of a.
rg Of spies b.
believe Il,
',i,d In ma
-,soi,d Z
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