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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24

pivotal point east of Lemherg. and also are advancing on both sides of the Dniester river and between the Stripa and Zlota -Liper, where they have occupied additional villages.
 GERMANS ARE STOPPED
 The Germans apparently have ceased for the time being at least their fierce infantry onslaughts against the French along the Cremin- des- Danes in France, which have cost them dearly compared with the extremely small amount of ground they gained. The latest French official communication announces that Monday saw no in- fantry action in this region, although about Hurtebise and Craonne, partic- uarly on the California plateau, tho Germans continued their violent bom- bardments of the French positions. Near Cerny the French themselves took the initiative in a small operation and gained ground and captured men of the army of the German crown prince.
 CANADIANS ACTIVE
 The Canadians have taken another hack at the German line protecting the coal fields south of Lens and again Although the British communication does not give the extent of the sue cess, merely announcing that the troops reached their objective with slight losses, the Associated Press cor respondent with the British forces say $ the Canadians forced their way to tho second line of German defenses along a front of TOO yards and bombed and destroyed positions and took prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24

them again face to face with the fee,
 The situation in both east Gaiicia and to the north of the Pripet marches ing to the Russian government. Added to the struggle it is having with the deserters in Galicia, who are still fall ing back nearly everywhere, lack of stability among the men fighting against the Germans in the region of Smorgon and Krevo, southeast of Vitna, is giving the Russian govern ment and military command great cause for concern.
 In fierce attack between Smorgon and Krevo the Russians drove wedge into the German line to a depth of two miles at various places and took more than 1000 prisoners The Petro- grad war office communication an- nounces, however, that the lack of morale of certain attachments of the Russians is placing the success in jeopardy, while the latest Berlin offi- gains were made, asserts that already most of the captured positions have been retaken.
 GALICIAN FRONT
 Taking advantage of the chaos that reigns, the Germans and Austro-Hu garians are keeping up their intensive push against the Russians all along the front in Galicia. The Germans are directly before Tarnopol if they have not already captured this impor-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
Elizabeth Elsie Stewart

The death of Elizabeth Elsie 13
year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Charles Stewart, occurred at her
home. at Moose River, September 81
after an illness of three months.
Elsie was bright child with a
loving disposition. graduate OF
the Grammar school She would
have attended High school at Jack
man Station, but due to her i'll health
her entrance had been postponed UNI
til the winter term.
Services were held at the Congre-
gational church at Jackman. Inter
ment was at Pleasant street GENE
terry
Miss Stewart leaves to mourn her
loss a grief stricken father and moth
er, one brother Everett A., four sisters
Edith and baby at home; Dorothea of
the Dickinson Training School, North
hampton, Mass; also a married sister
Mrs. A. c. McDaniels of Jackman, be-
sides several near relatives and a
host of friends.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
Regular October Meeting of Somerset
Pomona

Fernwood Grange holds its meeting
on the outer circle of the subordinate
Oranges of Somerset County up
among the fertile valleys and pict-
uresque hills surrounding the little
village of West New Portland The
regular October session was assigned
to this Grange and was given most
fraternal welcome, Tuesday, October
8. Master, Eugene Danforth; Lect-
urer, Lizzie Watson; Steward Wal
ter Head; Chap, Mrs. H. L. Head ;
Secretary, S. F. Emerson; Pomona,
Mrs Eugene Danforth and Flora, Mrs.
S. F. Emerson. were the officers pres
emit The vacant chairs were sup
piled. After the opening ceremonies
class of sixteen fourth degree mem
bers were instructed in the fifth de
gree and admitted into the Pomona,
which occupied the morning session.
The afternoon session opened by
considering the advisability of a
printed program for the year 1918,
which action will come before the an
nual meeting in January Perley C.
Luce, master of Fernwood Grange,
/ gave a most frateTnal welcome TO
the Pomona and Eugene Danforth,
master of the Pomona responded to
the welcome. A communication was
]
son, urging the necessity of saving
all kinds of seed for next years plant
/ ing. Ethel Strickland gave a read
! ing and Eugene Williamson, solos
Paper on THE value of fruit as a
! food" was presented by Mabelle
Knapp; a reading entitled THE
Mothers of Maine" was given by
Esther NJ. Luce; vocal solos by Erland
jackson; humorous readings by n C.
Burbank; dialogue by Charles Walk
er and Eugene Williamson The topic
rs there any difference between a
Granger and Patron was consider
i ed by several members, the speakers
] admitting that members OF the Grange
! are not Changers but Patrons. The
choir rendered selection and Mrs
/ H. l.. Head, chaplain of the Pomona
! gave recitation. Instrumental sole
by Mrs. Fred Jackson. Topic why
! does the farmer of today need more
education than the farmer of twenty
years ago. Speakers, Omar Chase
H, l.. Head, Eugene Danforth, w. l.
Written, p, c. Luce, Fred Jackson
Eugene Strickland, Carl Walker, j. w
Dunlap and others. The program
closed by singing America" The
hall was completely filled at the af-
ternoon meeting, after enjoying a
bountiful dinner served under the
auspices of Fernwood Grange
Next meeting with Fairview Grange
! Smithfield, October 23
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
Reception to Junior Volunteers

A farewell reception was given to
the Junior Volunteers, of North Corn
Vile Camp, last evening" at the Har-
vey D. Eaton Farm. About 10 of
their friends were present including
Mr. Eaton of Waterville, Messrs.
Sheppard anil Sturtevant of the Maine
Central Institute of Pittsfield Among
the company were teachers and stu
dents Of Somerset Academy. A very
enjoyable evening was spent, dancing
and playing games. Mrs. Marion
Drake-Flanders of Athens and Mr.
Sturtevant of Phtsfeld favored the
company with music, the Junior Vo-
lunteers joining in the lively songs
and giving snappy cheers. Medals
were presented to the Junior Volun-
teers by the captain, Ray Sheppard.
In behalf of the Junior Volunteers and
their captain, one of the members.
William Sanders Mcmahon. presented
Mr.. Eaton, Mr.. Hilton, Mrs. Butler
and Miss Tuft, each with box of
chocolates. Ice cream and cake
were served by Mrs Butler and Miss
Tuft of the Eaton Farm
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
Harvest Festival at North Arson, To
morrow

Grand harvest festival at the school
to come and share in the days pro-
gram. The parade consisting of
mounted marshall North Arson Band,
boy scouts, school children, repre-
sentative squad of Red Cross nurses,
fraternal organizations, pony teams,
driving horses, automobiles and floats,
will start at 1890 a. m. from the
Mark Emery school. People of the
town and community are requested to
decorate their teams and automobiles
with flags and join the parade. The
line of march will be down Main St
to Union street, thence to Elm street
and back to the school grounds. Next
comes an evenly matched game of
basketball between the Scion High
School and Arson Academy girls
Meanwhile the little people will be
entertained by games and organized
play. At noon. baked beans ard cot
fee will be served free from the school
buildings. Everyone is expected to
bring his own lunch, and cup, plate,
fork and spoon. A short crisp pro-
gram consisting Of patriotic speeches
and music will follow the dime. At
3 o'clock the Somerset Academy of
Athens will play Arson Academy at
baseball. The days festival will close
with a concert and dance in Cara
bassett Hall, given by Madison High
School under the leadership of E. E.
Towne. The evenings entertain
ment will be for the benefit of the
Red Cross.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11

There Is always good deal Of in
terest in the dates for the Somerset
Central and other fairs So far, in
formation has been received which
follows:
Bangor Monday to Friday. August
90 to 80.
Lewiston Monday 10 Thursday.
September 2 to 5
Presque Isle Tuesday to Friday,
September 3 to S
Waterville-W Wednesday to Saturday
September II TO IA
whegan-Thursday to Saturday
September 10 to 81.
The dates above given for Presque
Isle and Waterville are final and the
others have been determined upon
with reasonable certainty We are
very anxious to be advised as to the
dates for the Somerset Agricultural
Show at Madison, the East Somerset
field We would also like the dates
for the fairs at Norridgewock. Starks,
Mercer, Sandy River. Canaan, Athens,
Embden, Scion, Cornville, etc.
Fair managers do not seem to real
ize the immense advantage of select
ing dates early. We have made strenu-
Gus efforts in years past to get this
information but with only indifferent
success. If those having charge OF
the above fairs should show a little
enterprise, and fix the dates immedi-
ately, we can aid them very much in
forwarding their plans for successful
shows. We offer this assistance en-
tirely without expense and our opin-
ion of the fair officials of these va
rious societies will go away down If
they don't show more immediate in
terest in the matter
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11

Carlton NJ Holt will return, to-
night, from a short business trip tc
Boston.
Mrs Isadore Fitzsimmons is expect
ed home this week from two weeks
visit with friends in Bingham.
Mrs. c. NJ. Gallup of Hartford,
Conn. with a company OF Skowhegan
friends, will be guests of Mrs. Edna
Page Bunker, at her home In North
Arson, this afternoon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11

Steward & Smiley and the Somer-
set Grain Co. are to close their mills.
at 5 p. m. from November 1st to
March LIST, with the exception of Sat
urday evenings, when they will be
open as usual 4w40
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11

D. A. & W. e. Porter will be locat-
ed over the Fuller Drug Store, Madi-
son avenue, for the purpose of receiv-
ing accounts due them. Office hours,
from to IL a. m. and from 2 to s
p. m. 2w40
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCO,
PAL CHURCH
Island Avenue

Rev. Henry Clay Turner, Pastor
Residence next to Church
Tel 54-2
Preaching service at i0.45 with
sermon by Pastor Rev Henry Clay
Turner. Sunday School at IL, Lyle
S. Moore, Supt: Epworth League at q
p. M; Sunday evening service at Z
o'clock. Prayer meeting Thursday
evening at 7.30.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATION.
AL CHURCH
Island Avenue

Rev. C. H. Mckinney, minister
Residence, North Avenue
Telephone 114-4
Preaching service at 1915. Sunday
School at IL, T. G. Lord, superintend-
emit; Christian Endeavor at $50.
Preaching service at 730.
Mid-week service Thursday even
ing at 730.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
ADVENT CHURCH

ADVENT CHURCH
Corner OF Madison Avenue and Rgs.
sell Street
S. D. A. Church will meet Saturda,
at 100 for Sabbath School and social
service following. All are cordially
invited.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
Church Directory
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
BAPTIST Hill. Main Street

Pastor--Rev. o. H. Tracy. d. d.
Assistant Pastor-Rev. Eta Goodwin
Tracy, A. b..
Residence-Next door to Church
Preaching at 10.45: Sunday School
at IL; Christian Endeayor at 8
o'clock. Preaching service at p. m.
Thursday evening service at 7.30.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Madison Avenue and Pleas
ant Street

Rev. George Merriam. minister
Parsonage, 80 Madison Ave.
Tel. 1888
Preaching Sunday morning at 10.46.
Sunday School at IL m Sunday even
ing service at o'clock. Mid-week
service at 7.30 p. m. Thursday.
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Parish OF Oar Lady Of LOurdes,
Water Street
FIR. J. l.. A. Renaud, Pastor
Rectory adjacent to Church
Fel $50
First Mass Sunday at 500 o'clock,
sung at 1000, sermon in French.
Benediction at $50
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-08
WHY NOT MENTION SOME or THE
CONTINUED from page one)

outgrOwh of habit Years ago it contracted the disease
and has been unable to shake it off.
1t has parked at the heels of Senator Smoot ever
since his election to public Office While the Senator has
made mark for himself and Utah, and received the
highest concentrations from men high in public life in
all political parties this Sheet has snared and growed
1t did the same with our own townsman Hon. Joseph
Howell, even going far as to him of dslOyay
to his city and county, The Congressman took notice
of its snarls and time indicated him and his course
Instead he sympathized with his afflicted accuser and
gave "bread for the stones" that hurled at him.
1t did the same with Governor John G. Cutler,
going far to criticise him in ways unbecoming
gentlemen something that ought to make it hang its
head in shame in the light of recent events surrounding
the present occupant of the Gubernatorial chair
1t did the same with John A. Widtsoe, even descend
ing to the of low down surs that it's office force
could not universally approve.
steady trend upward They have gone either taking
no notice, just smiling at the amount Of energy used
for so little accomplishment
And throughout it all it has developed strength
enough to criticse any but Republicans William Jen-
nngs Bryan disagree with the President and pub
fish it to the world He disagrees with him and
did to the extent of resgnng his office. Cabinet
officers disagree and to their sefrespect resign
their offices, but The Journal says nothing. Senator
Smoot disagree and out of it's little insignificant
mouth comes bark of disapproval.
Really from the way all these men have advanced it
would seem that all those who would prosper and rise
the world should first court the enmity and dsapprov
al of The Journal 1t certainly looks though it's bark
is the secret of success
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-08

The Relief Society held their an
nual meeting on Saturday morning at
ten o'clock Feb. 3rd. Some splendid
reports were given and a good pro-
gram concluded with dance for the
married people was thoroughly en-
joyed by all.
Mrs. Sarah Cover is very i'll.
Mr., and Mrs. Ed. Knapp are smiling
over the safe arrival OF their first
girl.
We still have few cases of measles
among the little ones.
A bundle shower was given at the
home of Mr.. Walter Thompson in
honor of his son Wendell who mar
ried Miss Lille Buttar during the
week in the Logan Temple, They
received many beautiful presents and
their many friends wish them a happy
and successful life.
Mr.. Samuel Stewart, one of Clark
stons old Pioneers from Teton, Idaho
is here visiting relatives and friends
Mr.. James Archibald from Dayton
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-08
CHARLESTON
CLIPPINGS

Charleston, Feb. =
Our ward conference was held here
on Sunday Feb. 4. We had with us
from the Benson Stake Presidency,
Bro. VIM, Wanddups, brothers John
and Samuel Wiser of the High Coun-
sci. Bishop John Ravsten gave in a
very good report of the ward as a
whole. Prest. Wsuddups gave us some
excellent advice and counsel. The
choir furnished some good music.
Miss Florence Tarbet sang a solo
Not Ashamed of Jesus" which was
much appreciated by all.
A little 8 year old son Of bishop
Ravsten's while catching a sleigh ride
slipped and caught his leg under the
runner and received bruised leg.
Mr.. and Mrs, Thomas Buttars are
rejoicing over the arrival OF new
son.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-08

is also visiting his old time friends.
Mr.. George Godfrey from Fielding
with smile, with his old home town
is again seen among us shaking hands
friends.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-08
Most Sacred Thlnc.

Everything that Is mine even to my
life, l may give TO one ! love, but the
secret of my friend Is not mine to
giye.-Philip Sidney.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-08
RECORDS OF COWS AT WElLSv|LLE
(Continued From Page One)

ton MOTTO Accuracy Replaces Guesswor and advertising the
its members have recently been gotten out
the use of Association members.
brief resume of the done by the Association given
NV Mr. Hilam tester Logan at the u A. c. Round Up
The following list Of the herds averaging over 30 pounds
If utter
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-08
Mining Rights Sold at Auction.

The rights to mine In the Chilean
nitrate fields are sold from time to
time at public auction. The operations
connected with working the mines are
intricate and costly.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-08
SolIed Razor strop.

ooIIeu HdHoT StTop.
To clean razor strop, rub the strop
with dilute solution Of ammonia wa
ter till II Is clean.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-04-13

Supplies now are being forwarded
to the destitute Armenians and Syrian
refugees in the trans-Caucasus region
by a new route from Moscow to Alex
andranopol and Erivan. Future de-
liveries by this new route, will be
comparatively easy, the committee an
nounces.
Notwithstanding the relief already
afforded. the agents Of the committee
in Armenia and Syria, in messages
just received here. state that CON
ditions are worse than last year. be-
cause the stores Of supplies have been
exhausted.
s"The condition Of refugees has
reached a critical STAGE" wires the
agent at Erivan. Nearly two years
exiled from their homes. What little
money or possessions they were able
to bring with them are now exhausted.
Great distress from hunger. Bedding
entirely lacking. Appalling numbers
Of widows with dependent children 2
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-04-13
HAS PATENT FLANGE
/ FOR RAILROAD AUTO
Hartford Man Offers His InYen-
ton to the Government
Especial to the Heraldl.

\SpCCAdl " Lllc I1CIdiuJ
Washington, April IA. c. Dun
ham Of Hartford, connected with the
electric lighting company there, has
come to Washington and offered to
the government the free use of his
patent covering a scheme for taking
tires Off an automobile and putting on
the wheels flange that will enable
the machines to be run on a railroad
track. Mr.. Dunham's invention is
covered by patents in this country and
several European countries. The
offer was submitted to the war de-
partment, through Representative
Lonergan Of Hartford.
Mr.. Lonergan sought the assistance
of the state department today in an
effort to locate consignment Of
goods from Europe for the Horton
Manufacturing Co. Of Bristol, Conn.
He says the goods appear now to have
been lost somewhere, somehow. The
matter has been referred to the office
of the foreign trade advisers, at the
state department.
At the treasury department Mr..
Lonergan met Homer Cummings of
Stamford, democratic national COM
mitteeman for Connecticut and vice
CIldlTIildH OIL the national committee.
They chatted for few minutes. Mr..
Cummings stated that he was in
Washington on professional business.
Mr.. Cummings has had control over
the distribution Of federal patronage
in Connecticut districts during the
past two years that have been repre-
sented by republican members of con-
gress. Mr.. Lonergan now expects to
control the patronage in his district,
including a number of postmaster
ship appointments. However, he says
that none of the postmasters in his
district, most Of whom were appoint
ed during Mr.. Lonergan's last term in
congress, will have their terms ex-
pire before next June. Under the
presidents recent order placing post
masters of the first, second and third
classes under the civil service, it is
supposed that as a general rule post
masters will be retained in Office If
they can satisfy the department as to
their fitness. This will probably be
agreeable to Mr.. Lonergan, who him.
self picked most of the postmasters
at the good offices in the first district
Of Connecticut.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-04-13
SWISS STAGGERING
UNDER war DEBT
Expenses at End Of Year Will
Reach 70O,0O0,0O0 Francs

Berne. Switzerland, April 13.-Swit-
zerland's extraordinary expenses that
have grown out of the war will
amount, by the end Of this year, to
about 70O,OO0,000 francs, it is esti-
mated. That figure, however, covers
only the cost of maintaining Swiss
notwithstanding the boundaries.
etc. There must be raised in addition
from 2O,OOO,OOO to 100000 francs
annually to pay the interest on other
debts. In all it is reckoned that for
interest charges and sinking funds the
state is going to have to produce an
even 1OO,OOO,000 francs income above
what it ordinarily raises.
Thus far only about one-third of
this sum has been assured. The tobac-
co monopoly proposed by the Bundes-
rat is butone of a number of measures
that will be necessary in the immedi-
ate future. And the monopoly prOpO-
sition is already meeting with strong
opposition.
Though Berne has the reputation
of being less expensive residence
city than Zurich or Geneva, 1t has
! been hit very hard by the war. The
cost of food has risen on the average
, ass per cent. above the figures that
! prevailed before the war. The figures
have been compiled and published
to show how urgently necessary ad-
vances in salary are for government
officials.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-04-13
WAGE SCALE BOTHERS.
English Farmers Not Satisfied With
Minimum Rate Result.

London, April 13.-The tremendous
enthusiasm with which underpaid
farm workers received the govern
ment's announcement adopting a
wage of 1925 a week for agricultural
laborers, has been considerably dam
pened by the progress OF events since
the announcement was made. Much
friction Is being experienced all
through the agricultural counties in
establishing the minimum wage
scale.
This is due in part to the govern
ment's failure to define exactly what
is meant by an "able-bodied farm
laborer." the term bodied
being susceptible to various interpre-
tation. There is also much uncer-
tainty as to whether employer or la
borer has the right to estimate the
cash value of farm wages paid in
produce, house rent, board, milk, po-
tato land. straw and the like.
Officials of the Agricultural La
to prevent the farm owner from
placing his own figure as the rental
value of every cottage and from put
ting fictitious prices on allowances OF
every kind. The English employer
has a great advantage over his labor
ers in this respect. for he generally
owns the house the laborer lives in
and also is the controlling figure In
the village government.