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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
MADISON

Bernard Gibbs. who has recently nm
dergone surgical operation. is now
reported TO be recovering rapidly. Mr..
Gibbs. who is on his way home from
Florida, where he has been passing the
winter. is now in Wellesley, Maaa
special car was run over the line OF
the Somerset Traction Co. to Skowhe-
gan Wednesday evening to accommo-
date company of persons from this
place who attended the Chapman con-
cert.
Albert Duckworth has moved his fam
lily 10 Preble avenue. Henry Waugh has
taken the tenement vacated by Mr..
Duchwortn on Weston avenue.
A meeting of the Ladies Aid OF the
Methodist Episcopal church was held a,
the residence of Mrs. F.. NJ. Spear on
Head street Wednesday afternoon.
Plans were perfected for a May break
fast and supper to be given in the
church dining room.
Charles II. Clark, who has been pass-
returned Wednesday night to his home
III HdulSon.
Or and Mrs. Carl D. Gray Of Portland
arrived in Madison Wednesday evening
TO visit Mr.. Grays parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. X. c. Gray. Or. Gray has recently
received lieutenant's commission in
the l, S. army and will leave in a few
days.
Wallace B. Mckinney, who has been
passing a few days with friends in Mad
ison, returned Thursday morning to
Millinocket.
Mrs Fred Hilton went to Portland
Thursday morning TO visit her son, who
is under treatment in a Portland hos
pital.
II. r. league, who returned a week
ago from Florida, left town Thursday
morning for Wellesley Hills, Mass, TO
join Mrs. league. and will make his
home there temporarily
Harry Brophy. who has been under
medican treatment in a Portland hospi-
tai for the past six weeks, returned
home Thursday forenoon.
James Barwood OF Lewiston IS pass
ing a few days with relatives in Madi-
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The exterior of William Donahue S
place of business in Depot square,
Little Broadway" bears rather
striking decorations in honor of Lib
erty day A golden American eagle
surmounts a framed portrait of Pres
ident Wilson and above the replica
of the proud bird are crossed the
Stars and Stripes and the flag OF
France. Last evening the rays of Il
powerful incandescent lamp We've
prominently Illuminating the deco
ratiCnS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
Holiday Hours at the Post Office
Liberty Day, April 26, 1918

In response to the Presidents proc
lama ton designating Friday. April 70
as Liberty day. Postmaster Murphy
announces the following holiday
lhours The postoftice will remain
open until IL o'clock noon and will
open at $50 P. NJ. again, and close at
80 P. NJ.
The rural carrier will make his US
lual trip and the city carriers viii
make one delivery in the morning.
At o'clock collection Of all the
letter boxes will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Point Judith Light. near Newport,
r. T., is now equipped with radiophone
foG-warning machine. The words
Point OF judith Light are repeated
every five seconds and can be heard
anywhere within radius Of eight
miles. After every third warning the
words You are getting closer: keep
off" are sent out They can be heard
about two miles away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
THE STRAND

Brother, Husband or Sweetheart
Drawn for the National Army.
Draft 258," Metros Big Spectacle.
Successor to THE Stacker" at the
Strand Today.
Draft 25S' is Metro great successor
to THE Stacker" 1t is a flaming torch
of patriotism. This sevenaCt patriotic
feature has been given a superb pro-
duction suitable TO its great centra.
idea and its thrilling and absorbing
story 1t dramatizes the present situa-
ton in America. when foreign propa-
ganda battles for victory with native
patriotism, and shows the actual strug
gle, the honest difference of opinion
that sometimts separates families. The
arguments that drive home the truth
to Matthew and George Alden in Draft
who sees this picture.
William Christy Cabanne directed
Draft U.s." and he and June Mathis
wrote it. Mr.. Cabanne IS the man
who wrote and directed Metros pre-
yous great patriotic production. The
Stacker" and Draft 25S' is even great
er than "The Stacker if such thing
Is possible. Draft 25S' will carry a
message straight into the heart of every
person in your audience. Delightful
Mabel Taliaferro, the star. has long
been a favorite in Metro wonderplays,
and she has never been greater than
in her role of the girl patriot in Draft
25S" ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
FROM HALLOWELL
TELEPHONE COG. n

Thrifty housewives should not for
get this is the opening day of the
closing out sale of the entire stock of
dry goods of the late B. F. Warner at
the Warner store. W. f. Senter. the
purcha ser, is selling everything at
extremely low prices. This should be
the chance of a lifetime. No one
should miss it. Store open Friday
and Saturday evenings.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
F. B. WOOD
Estate

Feb. II. 1882. and was the son of
John and Abigail Gleason Shorey. He
married Miss Pauline Gerald of ca
naan. who has been deceased many
Years. Mr.. Shorey's life has been
passed in Oakland. where he had
been engaged in farming until the
past fall, when he moved into the
WALLACE. He is survived by th.ce
Miss Pauline Shorey and
Miss Caddie Shorey and Mrs Maud
Clark. all of Oakland, one sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Wells Of Ware, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

The funeral of the late Ellen -.
Brookings was held Thursday after
noon from the home of Mrs. White,
Water street, Randolph, Rev. II. S.
Dow officia ting. The bearers were
D. S Tasker. d. II. Sherman. Dan
lei Berry and r. G. Hayes. The in
terment was in Maple Grove Gene
terT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

The honor lists at the postoftice and
the names of subscribers to the third
Liberty loan to the number Of 325.
Seventy-dve names We're added TO
the lists on Thursday and there are
large number to vet be added.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

on Sunday. April 18th Canton Ever
green is TO attend divine worship at the
Tniversalist church. Rev. NJ. G. Fol-
SOM pastor The Canton will do escort
duty for Gardiner Lodge, l. o. .. F.,
who also attend in body. A sermon Of
especial interest to three link men has
been prepared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
LOCAL NOTICE

Dustin Farnum is at the Colonial
theater today in the big Aircraft Pre-
duction entitled The Spy" This is
one Of those real red blood stories
that made the Work Of this film ia
Norite famous. apr26d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Gardiner members Of Augusta
Company. Third Maine Regiment, are
requested TO assemble at the Angus
ia House at 100 sharp this evening
for escort duty to Major Belford and
ether officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Heard on Water street Thursday as
a man stood looking at the honor
flag that now flies from the post Of
fee Flagstaff, thus signifying that
Gardiner has gone over the top: Il
thought that I could not do anything
on this loan. but l rather guess !
'r;ll have to-" How do YOU feel about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

A writer IN a French technical journal
has presented theory that the temper
ing of the Damascus blades, which has
never been equaied. was probably &C
complished by blast OF cold air issuing
from narrow slit between two stone
walls especially built fog the purposss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Hallowell members OF Augusta
Company, Third Maine Regiment, are
requested to assemble at the Angus
ia House at 100 sharp this evening
for escort duty to Major Belford and
other officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Miss Roberta Harvey, who Two
weeks ago underwent surgical treat
ment for appendicitis at the Augusta
General hospital, has SO far improv-
Ell that she was able Thursday to re-
turn to her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Edmond Cain. who
are visiting in Randolph, We're re-
cent visitors at the home OF Mrs.
Gains parents, Mr.. and Mrs, W. X.
Thorn nSOn Chelsea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Still they come. The local COM
mittee on the third Liberty loan re-
ported to the Federal Reserve bank
Thursday evening that the sum of
sl70.S50 is subscribed. This means
that $4,000 worth of bonds were sold
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Fred T. Franklin. who has been pass
ing the past three days as the guest or
Thomas Richards. left Thursday on his
ret,Irn to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
ADJUSTMENTS
Musical Comedy and Pictures, Coli
seum-WaIIace Reid. Sonia Mar
kova and Chaplin Lincoln at john
son Opera House Today--Shows,
Opera House 7.20, Coliseum at 7
Sharp-Special Matinees Tomor-
row at go


Opera House 7.20, Coliseum at 7
Sharp-Specia Matnees Tomor-
row at ESQ
All new program today at the Col
iseum with specially selected pictures
and a new bill ny the columbia L.
$. \. Girls" Everything new in
dances, interpolated musical mum
bers. Special matinee tomorrow at
230 with prices within reach of all
The bill at the Johnson Opera house
today and Saturday includes every
body'S faVorite, Wallace Reid, in the
great Paramount Aircraft feature
The Silent House" in five parts, So
MIA Markoya in the blg Fox produc-
ton, The Painted Madonna" II
five parts. with Lincoln Down the
River" This is a wonderful program,
making l. reels in all.
Next weeks program at the John
son Opera house has been specially
arranged and bigger and better pic
lures will be seen. The management
has just booked the Boy Scout pic
lures running for five weeks with
two reels per week. boy Scouts to
the Rescue" is endorsed by the Ma
tional Council of the Boy Scouts of
America. A thrilling serial of five
episodes, The Boy Scouts to the
Rescue" Watch for it.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
HOSTESS HOUSE
AT PORTLAND

The womanS war work council Of
the Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation, Portland, is to establish a
hostess house at Cape Elizabeth and
the beautiful Cape Cottage Casino.
This will open about the middle of
May.
Mrs. Herbert J. Brown, wife Of
lionaires, is chairman Of the wom-
ans war work council for the Port
land branch. and Mrs. John r.
Thompson, wife of one of the well
known physicians in the New Eng
land States. is chairman of the
Maine council and one of the 100
women selected from all over the
country to form a board for the ma
tional womans war work council.
This hostess house is to have a
cafeteria, band concerts, reception
rooms, rest rooms, etc, and it will
be carried on very much as is the
hostess house at Camp Devens. as
the commanders at the different
posts all over the country realize
tlle iIIlpOl tdLtc VI lIiS work, anu
that the general line followed by
| the other hostess houses is the one
that will meet the needs at nearly
every cantonment.
! Miss Mary Dunbar, who has been
connected with the local Y. w. c. A.
work for the past 20 years, will be
in charge at the new hostess house
for some time, although she is short
~ leaving to take up work for the
New England division in the organ
iZaticn of war councils throughout
New England. Miss Mildred Fernald,
who has also been connected with
the work of the Y. w G. A., is also
to be at the hostess house this sum-
mer, and Miss Lena Redlon, one Of
Portland's young society girls. is to
oe IN charge of the information
desk
Inere are to be many volunteer
workers taken from among the
Youngest set. and while the hostess
mouse VIII be primarily intended for
tne enlisted men and their friends it
VIII De run exactly as other hostess
houses are run in this respect-visi-
TORS who wish to go to the house
may go and have their lunches at
.iie cafeteria just as they did when
'ie ouiiuing was used as a casino.
L
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Miss Minnie Morse is confined to
her home on Academy street by i'll
ress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Shaw,
formerly residents of this city, will
be interested to learn Of the birth of
an infant daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

The annual piano recital by the pu-
pills Of Miss Edith w. Page will be
given in Library hall on Saturday,,
April -. at go o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Joseph F. Willett, who has been
in France for the past three months,
is visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Wilett. Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Mice Florence Dingley of the Lew
jston Journal force was calling on
Gardiner friends Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

new national flag mas replaced the
somewhat tattered cid one on the flag
staff of the Commonwealth Shoe <
Leather CO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Regular meeting at 40 o'clock
this Friday evening of Crescent
Lodge, No. 8, A. Q. L. w. A large at
tendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Edward Willett. .Jr.. and Francis
Willett both Of Waterville. are pass
ing the week -end with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Willett. Chel-
Sea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
Frances I. Shorey

Frances r. Shorey died Thursday
afternoon after a short illness at his
home on Main street. aged Sc years
A4xa. Sh0gey Aas. born in Oakland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

There will be a rehearsal of officers
and flag bearers of Heath Relief
corps on Friday evening at AS at G..
a. r. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Fred Whittier of Pennington is a
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Wight. Central street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Ernest Ferguson returned Wednes-
Gay evening from Bangor. where he
has been the past two days on bus
mess mataterS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

A. r. Mackley Of Maiden. Mass,
was among Thursdays business ar
rivals in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Miss Annie Merrill was a passen-
ger Thursday for Westbrook, where
she is to visit friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

urs Gertrude Meader is suffering
with a broken finger, an INJURY sus-
,ained at her home on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

,r;osost market prices paid for furs
Of all descriptions at A. &. Rooinson s.
Coo adyt. in this issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Mrs. Emma Downing, who has been
visiting friends here. returned on
Thursday to her home in Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
LOCAL NOTICE

Special at the Acme for Friday and
Saturday, Mary Pickford in Stella
Maris'' and the 10th Episode of The
Fatal Ring apr2621
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Alexander Dufrane OF BuckspOrt
was Halloween business visitor rn
Thursday for a few hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Major c. b. Day Of Richmond was
among Thursdays business visitors
in HalloWell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Mrs John Towle left Thursday for
Lynn, Mass, where she is to visit
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Mrs. Frank Blaisdell Of Litchfield
was calling on friends in this city
Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

H. L. Kelley Of Boston was Ha.
lowell bushes visitor Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Walter V. knight Of Westbrook
was calling on friends in this city on
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

was calling on relatives here Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Mrs. -Achilie Falconi Of Portland
is guest at the Falconi home or
Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Samuel Smith of West Gardiner
was a business caller in this city on
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Raymond Canton returned to Bath
Wednesday after passing several
days at his home here on sick leave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Mass. was visitor Thursday in this
city on matters Of business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

John Fearebay left Thursday for
Eastport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

walter Townes of Litchfield left on
"Wednesday for Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

vaughn Bros. new repair shop Ma
cnine. auto and general repairs. Quick
and reliable service. Vaughn Bros Al
Water St. Gardiner. anroad, ~
kilkenney Minstrels. Chelsea Grange
hall. Saturday evening. Dance follow.
'"s' glass orchestra. apr25-27
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Mrs Z. S. Lincoln returned Thurs
day from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Austin l.. jerks returned Thursday
from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

A. NJ. Readey Of Boston was a bus
mess visitor in Gardiner Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Stock taking is in progress this
week at the Commonwealth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance Friday evening. April &c. IL
brary hall. benefit Jewish War Relief
aprcad3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

BENEFIT dance Monday evening. Aor;,
q q. A. X hall. McMas:er's orchestra.
Prices 25c, 1oc. anro5- o. o. %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
DON'T Slow Up
Advertising NOW!

Never has there been time when the public has
looked more keenly for MERCHANDISING NEWS
than
Never has there been a time suspicious for
the enterprising tradesman to HIS FULL
SHARE OF TRADE than now.
The tendency is to cut out luxuries, and luxuries
only relatively small proportion of your bust
For every luxury cut out you have
chance to increase your movement of staples.
vertisng expense to "save money" You will only
lose trade You will only lose prestige .
Advertise to increase sales and make more money:
don't cut it out to money.
do it wisely and WELL
Be prosperous and let the people know that you
are prosperous.
Success was NEVER achieved by stopping adj
vertisng or by wearing old clothes and talking
pessmism. 4
Be WISE --- and ADVERTISE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

ass making in Venice is of remote
antiquity BY law Of Nov. 5. 1891, the
u'lofi'ies Of Venice. to avoid the risk
" ordered the glassmaking indus
ny ~ De transferred to the adjacent
,s'a',o OF Murano. Ever since Murano
,ias oeeh the most, important center for
,ao.,,n qe e.ass and glass bead manu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

c. o. Davenport left Wednesday
night for Boston.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-06
LIBERTY SING AT STORE
Lafayette Day Is Celebrated at
Wanamaker's

LAFAYETTE Day" was celebrated at
the wanamaker Store this afternoon
with a Liberty Sing.
The program opened with the marine
march, .Semper Fidelis," written by
John Philip Sousa, by the Marine Band
from the Philadelphia Navy Yard the
John wanamaker Commercial Institute
Band and the organ. Following this, the
]. w. C. l. bugers sounded series OF
calls which summoned a detachment OIL
marines from the navy yard from the
four quarters of the store into the grand
court. =,
There the men formed under the di'
rection of Albert n. Hoxie. musical di-
rector at the navy yard. The presenta'
tion to the audience of an American nag
with the thirteen stars-the flag under
which the great Frenchman fought
next was made and coincident with the
performance of the "Marseillaise' by the
organ, massed bands, the Wanamakei
chorus and the Philadelphia Liberty
chorus a salute was given to the mem
ory of Lafayette with the French flag.
A message from French Ambassador
Jusserand was read and the Liberty
Sing was given under the direction OF
Mr.. Hoxie. The program reached g
climax in the unfurling of the great fias
In the court. At the same moment th'
marines, bands, choruses and audience
Joined in singing THE Star-Spanglet
Banner
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-06
BRITISH CROSS
CANAL DUNORD
AS FOE FLEES
Australians Force Passage of
Somme on Wide Front
Below Peronne
By the Associated Press

London, Sept. 6.

The Canal du Nord has been cross.
ed by the British on the whole front
except from Havrincourt to the River
Scarpe, and the French and Brit
ish have secured footing on the east
ern side Of the whole waterline down
TO Ham,. The Entente Allied forces
now are about four miles from Ham
and still making progress.
Australian troops have forced a
crossing of the River Somme on O
wide front to the south of Peronne
after severe fighting. British troops
have captured the towns Of St. Christ
Brie, lie Mesnil-Bruntel, Doingt and
Athies, and are now advancing to the
east of those places.
Southeast Of Peronne the British
have reached Mons-en-Chaussee. The
British are striking directly for st
Quentin. (The capture Of Mons-en.
Chaussee shows an advance Of -four
miles)
North of Peronne British forces are
in possession of the town of Bussu
and are in the immediate vicinity OF
Templeaux-la-Fosse Nurin and Equan
court
British troops, continuing their on
rush in Flanders, have captured Neuvt
Chapelle and pressed on eastward
and eleven miles west of Lille)
In the advance Of the Flanders
front the British are established ir
portions of the old German front linz
east of Neuve Chapelle and in the o.t
British line in the Fauquissart sec
| tor. The British also have advanced
northwest Of Armentieres.
Along the whole British front from
| it's southern extremity to the Ba
| paume-Cambrai road the fire of tn,
enemy's big guns is dwindling. Thi
! indicates that the Germans are max
| ing strenuous efforts TO get their ar
tillery behind the Hindenburg de
| fenses.
The British have captured NOR
posts around Havrincourt wood.
In many places north of the Sense
| River the Germans are firing thou
sands Of gas shells indiscriminately.