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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
STOCKS STIRRED TO.
GREATER ACTIVITY

New York, Jan. 3.-ThS stock mar
ket was stirred into greater activity
and strength in the second hour to-
day by vigorous demand for rails.
Those shares rose 2 to almost points,
Union Pacific, Canadian Pacific, st.
Paul, New York Central and coalers
being most favored. The rise was at
tributed to foreign developments, the
further breach between the Russian
delegates and the central powers re-
ceiving favorable Interpretation. 1t
was also believed that the president
forthcoming message to congress
would be helpful to the general rail-
road situation. Profit taking caused
minor recessioIs at noon but the un-
dertone continued strong. Liberty As
sold at 1902 to $500 and the'312's at
9S.7S to $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
DAILY MARKET QUOTATIONS.
GRAIN BULLLSH ON
REMOVAL OF ORDER

Chicago. Jan. S.-Suspension Of rail-
road priority orders had huliish in
Nuence today on the corn market. as
the trade seemed to think it would
diminish the movement OF corn to
market Buying, however, did not be-
come at all aggressive. Opening
prices, which ranged from unchanged
agures to isGAc higher with jan
nary 1858 9l.26h and May 1.24A to
l24lb, were followed by a slight re-
action and then moderate general
advance.
Agitation for a higher maximum
price limit counted later against any
important setback. The lose was
arm, u to lhc net higher with jan
nary l.27 and May 1854 q Is to 1.25ss
Oats paralleled the action in corn.
At first. however. the market was easy
owing to absence of any fresh export
demand.
Increased hog receipts tended to
weaken provisions. Besides, the
north statement of warehouse
stocks verified bearish forecasts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
Chicago Grain.

Chicago, Jan. Corn. No. and
syellow, nominal; No. 4 yellow, 1.70@
I.77lt: No. 5 yellow, 1.60@l.65; No. G
yellow. 1.55@1.63.
Oats. No. white. soA@s1Ac;
standard. SIX csc.
Rye, No. 2, l.S4; barley, 1.40G159;
timothy, 5.O0@750; clover, 2O.00@
$500; pork, nominal; lard, 1915; ribs
25.25M23.75.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
Market Square Sales
Kansas City Provisions.
Kansas City, Jan. 3.-Butter, eggs
and poultry. unchanged.
LEGAL.


Guardinn's Sale.
State of Illinois, County of Rock Is
land-SS:
BY virtue of a decretal order of the
probate court OF said county. entered at
the December term of said court, A. d.
1917, on the application of Central
Trust & Savings Bank. conservatcr of
Mary A. Ray, an insane and distracted
person, to sell the following described
real estate, belonging to said Mary 4.
Ray. situated in the county Of Rock
Island. state Of Illinois, to-wit:
Lot number two l2). also the south
two Cd feet of lot number one %, and
the north four 80 feet of lot number
three 49,, all in George L. Bailey's ad-
dition to the city of Rock Island.
The said Central Trust 4 Savings
Bank shall, on the 2lst day OF January,
A. d. 1918. at the east door of the coun-
ty court house, in the city of Rock Is
land, in the county and state aforesaid,
at the hour of o'clock p. m. sell all
the interest of said Mary A. Ray in and
to the said real estate at public vendue.
Terms Of sale: One-half or more of
the purchase price in cash on date OF
sale, and balance to be secured by first
mortgage on said premises.
CENTRAL TRUST & SAVINGS BANK.
Conservator for Mary A. Ray.
James F. Murphy, attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
PORK PRICES SLUMP =
. ON HEAVY RECEIPTS

Chicago, Jan. 3.-Plentiful arrivals
caused a sharp break tofay in hog
values. Offerings of cattle and sheep
were also of liberal volume.
Receipts. $1,000; tomorrow, $4,000:
weak; 25c to 30c UNDER yesterdays
average; bulk, l6.10G16,40; light. 1910
Ql6.S0; mixed, l5.S0G16.45; heavy,
l5.SO6l6.45, rough, 15.S0@16O0; pigs,
l2.00m16.00.
Cattle receipts, $1,000; tomorrow. T.
600; weak; native steers, 7.50G13.S5;
stockers and feeders, 6.60@1O.40; cows
and heiters, l0,30@l1.30; calves, $50
@16.00.
Sheep receipts, $4,000; tomorrow
lo,00O; weak; wethers, 9.35@13.20;
lambs, 13.25G17.25.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
st. Louis Livestock.

st. Louis, Jan. 3.-Hogs. receipts,
10000; lower; lights, 1880 16.45;
pigs, 13.75M15.00; mixed, 16.35@16.65;
good heavy, 16.55@16.7O; bulk, 1885
G16.60.
Cattle, receipts, $1,000 lower; steers,
s.00d14.00; heifers, 7.00@1350; cows,
5.00G1 1850; calves, 5.75@15.50.
Sheep. receipts, 1900; active;
lambs, 1300@13.25; ewes, 10000
1850; wethersy 11.00@12.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
Chicago Markets
Omaha Livestock.

Omaha, Jan. 3.-Hog receipts, a.
900; lower; heavy, 16.10@16.40; mixed
16.2O@16.35; light, 16.00@16.4O; pigs,
100OG17.00; bulk, 16.20@16.35.
Cattle receipts, $500; slow; steers,
S.50Q13.5O; cows and heifers, 6.75@
1850; calves, 9.00@13.00.
Sheep receipts, 1880; steady; year
lings, 11.5O@13.00; wethers, 11.00@
1925; ewes, 10.00@11.60; lambs, 1850
@17.0O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
LEGAL.


AdministratOr's Notice.
Estate of William A. r. Totten. de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been APP
pointed administrator Of the estate of
William A. P. Totten, late OF the coun
ty of Rock Island. state of Illinois, de-
ceased, hereby gives notice that It will
appear before the Hon. Benjamin. Bell,
Judge of the probate court of Rock Is
lana county, at the probate court room,
in the city of Rock Island. at the March
term. Oh the. FIRST Monday in March
next, at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose
of having the same adjusted. All per-
sons Indebted to said estate are request
e dto make immediate payment to the
undersigned
Dated 2Sth day of December. A. d.
ROCK ISLAND SAVINGS BANK.
Administrator.
A. ]. Lindstrom, Cashier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
Hog Range Day to Day.
Mixed
xnS An-
Chicago Provisions,

Chicago, Jan. 3.-Butter, unchang-
ed.
Eggs, receipts 3,112 cases; I'M
changed.
Potatoes, higher; receipts 80 cars;
Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan
bulk l.90G205; ditto sacks 2.00@2.10.
Poultry, alive, higher; fowls 24R;
springs "a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
DINING OUT OF TOWN
BUYERS WITHIN LAW

Washington, Jan. 3.-"Diningr out
of town buyers is a proper business
expense for commercial houses and
may be deducted legitimately from
earnings in figuring incomes and ex-
cess profits taxes, Internal Revenue
Commissioner Roper ruled today. Many
New York and Chicago jobbers had
asked anxiously for such an interpre
tatioh urging that the cost OF meals
and entertainment for prospective
customers was no small item. So long
as the dinners have a business aspect.
they may be charged against earn
ings, the commissioner decided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
Sioux Citv Livestock.

Sioux City. Iowa, Jan. 3.-Hog re-
ceipts 1900; lower; light, 1850
1910; mixed, 161011620; heavy.
16.2Oa1s.45; pigs, 120o@13,g0; bulk.
16.00@16.30.
Cattle receipts, 4,500; steady; steers,
S.50G13.00; cows and heifers. $50
S.75; calves, s.00I1200.
Sheep receipts. 1900; steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
Peoria Grain.

Peoria. H.. Jan. 3.-Corn, un-
changed TO &c higher: No. 3 white,
1853; No. ) yellow. l6l; Nos mixed,
It's bid: No. mixed, 1.53; sample,
II 10 1.49.
Oats, 1ac lower; standard. S0lac
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
Kansas Citv Livestock.

Kansas City, Jan. 3.-Hogs, receipts
10000; lower; bulk 1920 1850; heavy
l6.50@16.50G1665; light 1850 1850;
pigs I3O0@15.5O.
Cattle, receipts 1000; steady; steers
9.00G14O0; cows 6.75@10.50 heifers
6.50@1I50; calves 7.00@13.50.
Sheep, receipts 5000; steady; lambs
1850 1878; yearlings 12.50@1400;
wethers 1L5o@l2.75; ewes $500
1900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
LICENSED CHIROPRACTOR.

RHEU MATISM. stomach. kidney. liver
troubles. constipation and other all
ments relieved without medicine
by Chiropractlc adjustments DR..
LESS, Chiropractor, ssl6,2 Fifteenth
street, Moline. Langbehn building
Phone Moline 2s13. Hours. l 2. m. to
p M; evenings. Monday, Wednes-
day, Saturday from p. m. to 8 2. m.
House calls attended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
New York Provisions.

New York. Jan. 3.-Butter, firm; re-
ceipts. 5,644 tubs; creamery higher
than extras, 2k@53c; firsts. 47@
slice; seconds, 43@46kc.
Eggs, firm; receipts, 1887 cases
fresh gathered extras. 65c; extra
firsts. 63@64c; firsts, 6l1sc; seconds
$4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
RAID VICTIMS AIDED.

Rome. Wednesday, Jan. 1.-The
American Red Cross mission to Italy
today appropriated $4,000 lire for the
benefit Of the victims and families Of
victims of the enemy air raids on
Padua and other cities in northern
Italy which have suffered recently
from such raids.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03

would compel the Germans to rqnrn
to the eastern front the troops they
have taken away within the pest six
weeks and would make 1t impossible
for the Germans to renew trade rela-
lions with Russia in order to obtain
much-needed food stuffs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
CARD OF THANKS.

WE wish to express our sincere graft
tude to friends and neighbors for the
kind sympathy shown during the ILL
ness and death of our beloved wife
and mother. We especially desire to
thank Rev. Karl Nilsson, the singers.
and all those who sent flowers. Eric
Anderson and daughters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

ABSTRACTS OF TITLE prepared or
continued to date covering amy real
curate service At reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title 4 Abstract COM
pany: J. J. Ingram. president: W. ].
sweeney. secretary: 205-2l2 Central
Trust Z SAVINGS Bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
St. Louis Provisions.

st. Louis, Jan. 3.-Poultry. turkeys
2412; geese 1921.
Butter and eggs, unchanged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
MINNEAPOLIS Grain.

Minneapolis. Jan. 3.-Corn. No. 3
yellow, 1.70G1.75.
Oats, No. 3 white, 79@s0c; fax, 3.62
G3.66.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
St. Louis Grain.

ST. Louis, Jan Corn. No. 2 track
1.TG1So; No. white 1.79@l.S0.
Oats, No. 8 white S2H QS3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
CIVIL ENGINEERS,

WALTER N. SCHROEDER-Civil En-
Island to Twenty fifth avenue; size,
21x36 inches, 81; 42x72 inches, IS. $40
Safety building. r. /. So.
ENGINEERING and Mechanical Drafts.
man; patent once drawings, design
ing, surveys. maps: IL years expert
ence. A. H. Weaver. SOL Fifteenth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
MOVING.

ARE you looking for house?-We car
often tell you where, you can find one
for rent. Phone r. l. 9S5. Household
goods moved, stored. packed and
shipped. Pianos moved and hoisted
Rock Island Transfer & Storage Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
New York Sugar.

New York, Jan. 3.--Raw sugar,
steady; centrifugal, sos; molasses,
nominal; refined, steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
MOTORCYCLES AND BICYCLES,

TIRES (all makes). accessories, lamps,
etc: cut prices; 33s Flying AerkIs
bicycles at wholesale price. @25 Cor
ange and blue enameled); las East
Third street Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
Bar Silver.

London, Jan. Bar silver, 43%'
per ounce. Money 81 per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
Miss Virginia Loney.

The engagement of Miss Virginia
D. Loney, survivor of the Lusitania
sinking, to Robert Howard Gamble.
a naval corps aviator at Jacksonville.
Fla, has just been announced in
New York. Miss Lonev is only
seventeen years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
TO PUT ARMY OF
100000 MEN IN FIELD
CONTINUED From Page One.)

troops would defend the revolution but
said bread and boots were necessary.
(By Associated Press.)
4 crisis is nearing in the Russo
German peace negotiations and indica-
tions are that a definite break is not
far off. The Russian government has
demanded that the conference which
was to have reconvened on Jan. 4, be
transferred to Stockholm and has pro-
tested against the German attitude re-
garding occupied territory. A resump-
ton of hostilities is not improbable
should the Germans decline to meet
the Russian demands,
Kaiser Is Aroused.
Emperor William and the rulers OF
Germany apparently are aroused over
the sudden change in the situation and
the German and Austrian foreign sec
retaries are reported hurrying back to
Brest- Litovsk with new instructions.
German military and political leaders
conferred yesterday with the emperor
and there is widespread demand
throughout Germany that the reichstae
be convened immediately.
Reichstag leaders at a conference
with Foreign Secretary Won Kuehl-
mann discussed the situation and the
leaders of the regular and independent
socialists are reported to have ex-
pressed dissatisfaction with the Ger
man attitude concerning occupied ter.
ritory.
Start for Front.
Confidence is expressed in Petro-
grad that the Russian government
might put an army of 3,000,0O0 men in
the field and the Bolshewik red guard
made up of armed Russian workers
already has started toward the fighting
front. A complete break undoubtedly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
WANTED-MALE AND FEMALE.

MEN and women; experience, educa-
ton and ambition; fer motion picture
work. must have some capital.
OLoma Photoplay Co, Inc, 202 -203
Peoples National bank building, Rock
Island, Ill. Phone r. l. 321.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR.

SUPERFLUOUS hair. moles, warts on
face and arms. permanently removed
with electric needle. Address Miss A.
N. Kittredge, Argyle fats. Brady
street, Davenport Phone Dav. e04.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
Observation-Disclosures.

SEARLE 4 MARSHALL-Attorn at
law. Office. S02-30S Safety building
Rock Island
WALKER, INGRAM 4 SWEENEY-At-
torneys and counselors at.iaw. Money
to loan on real estate Rooms 209-212
Central Trust building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
WANTED-TO RENT.

HOUSE; four to six rooms; phone MO
line 1891.
FROM Jan. to April Is, three or four
room furnished dat or small cottage
with bath, by man and wife. Address
Co." care the Argus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-27
ALBION

Herbert Withani cut his foot Fri
day, while chopping wood at w
Walkers.
Irving Weymouth is at home from
Bath, where he has been at WORK
in the Bath Iron Works.
Mrs. Shibles Of Knox is caring for
Mrs. Julia Fuller.
Mrs. Ernest Frye has returned
from a visit to Waterville friends.
While Mr.. Caldwell Of Palermo wa.
moving load Of goods through town
one OF his horses dropped dead In
the shafts.
A baby girl arrived at George With
ANS Sunday.
Mrs. Ruth Jones is caring for Mrs
George Witham.
SOITH-Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Hussey Of Albion Corner passed
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Mclaughlin.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Witham are
the proud parents OF baby girl born
Sunday evening. March Path.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Crommett and
children called Sunday afternoon at
Lester Skillings'.
Mrs. Ralph Cain and daughter Ell
sic of Montvilie are visiting her pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Clidden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Trask called
Sunday on their daughter and hus-
band. Mr.. 'and Mrs. William Arno of
South Ereedom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-27
TURNING POINT.
Continued from Page Cnel

1t was regarded as entirely possible.
however. that American infantry di-
visions already seasoned by front lire
experience in their own sector had come
up with French renforcements. They
would be certain to operate with the
French. as their equipment is largely
French and they must be supplied with
ammunition and requirements from the
French communication lines.
Should this prove to be the case. it is
possible, officials think, that American
troops will be with French units in an
effort to score heavily against the Ger
mans when the moment for attack ar
riveS.
II anything, American officers were
more confident tonight than at any pre-
yious time of the outcome of the drive.
be stopped. Now, however they are
thinking of the probable extent Of the
counter blow they feel certain is 70 fall
sooner or later.
There has been some talk during the
last day or two of the allied strategic
reserves. These forces have not been
employed as Yet, so far as known. al
though French and American units now
being brought UP may be included in this
general reserve. Such forces are largely
under direction of the Supreme War
Council and if they can be kept out Of
action until the German effort has worn
itself out they should play a major role
in the counter offensi-, to follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-27
BIG DRIVE
Continued from Page One)

French were able to turn back the in
vaders at the Marine. Reports from va
rious sectors in the past two days have
lying on its mass attacks, has fought
without the customary assistance of ar
tillery. To bring up heavy guns re
quires time and the German advance
will steadily become more painful and
costly.
While the German line Of communi-
cation has been growing longer. the
British have constantly moved neare,
their base of supplies. 1t is proba Bile
that the line where stern battles will
lie given is not far away from the pres
ent position of the allied armies.
There has h~nn continued activity on
the Italian front, but no attacks OF i'm
portance have been made by either side
In this theatre of the war.
The American lines in the T.uneville
and Tout sectors nave been bombarded
once more. but no infantry lighting is
reported t'ere. North of the Somme
battlefield there have been no engage
ments OF significance.
The British troops in Palestine have
captured the village of Es-Salt, in the
hills to the east OF the Jordan, and far
in advance of the rest Of the line run
ming west to the Mediterranean.
The Russian Bosheviki are reported
to have recaptured the city of Kerson
from the Germans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-27
P. @. EMPLOYEES
INCREASED PAY

Washington, March 26.--The House
tonight passed bill granting per-
manent increase of from 10 to 20 pei
cent. in the salaries of virtually al
postal employees providing for Post
al saving stamps" appropriate 5000,
900 for experiments in motor truck
service principally to transport food
10 the larger cities and setting "a
cents an ounce as the maximum price
to he charged for delivery of mai
by airplane.
The following salary increases are
provided:
Rural carriers receiving $1,000 OF
less. 20 per cent. with s24 q year for
every mile more than 20 travelled hA
the carrier on his regular route.
Clerks in first and second class
postoffices divided into six grades
with increased salaries ranging from
$1,000 to $500.
Railroad postal clerks are divided
into 10 grades at increased salaries
ranging from s1100 to $4,000
In first and second class offices ali
employees not otherwise provided for.
from assistant postinasters> TO chair
women are given Is. per cent in =
crease if receiving $1,000 or less and
10 per cent. il receiving from $1,000
to $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-27
AMERICAN GIRL
TELLS CONDITIONS
I'm GERMANY

Chicago. March 26-Miss Blanche
Slocum held a virtual prisoner in Ger
many since the outbreak of the war
arrived at her home in Chicago today
and told Of the suffering Of the Gei
man people and of their rising detest
of the war and government. THE
people are literally starving and are
very mutinous." she said. Small riots
and seditious talk have reached such
proportions that the government has
posted placards about the city of
Berlin offering a reward of 5000 marks
for information leading to the arrest
and conviction of any person partici-
pating in the food riots and utterin4
seditious remarks.
Il have had German soldiers tell
me they wished Germany would lose
the war SO they could get out of the
terrible situation. If the people were
not victims of frightfulness and hiatt
starved there would be an immediate
revolution"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-27
NEWPORT

The receipts of the activities Tor
the benefit of the Red cross on inc
date of March % are: Dinner *oa'2s.
supper 5000; White ELEPHANT sa''
1861; entertainment $lll.lo; aprons
received to date $96.lS; total receipts
$3l7.57: expenses s5110; net receipts
s26247 In connection with this re-
port OF the receipts Of March q. the
Red Cross has given the following
report of amounts received ana snip
ments showing the disbursement OF
same: Total cash received to March
/ since organization the latter part or
May $l3Ss: total expenditures to
March /. 1881.
This expenditure has covered the
cost of materials for the large ship
ments to the Bangor Chapter, that
have been given in these columns
heretofore and also the cost of arti,
Giles for the use OF our own town boys
who have gone into the service. The
list is as follows: Four helmets,
sweaters. prs. wristlets, 13>comiort
bags, 4 scarfs, So pr. service socks,
81 pr mittens, 81 Christmas pack
ages. The materials required for
these articles are expensive. the yarn
for the socks and sweaters costing
at Red Cross prices $40 per h., un-
made hospital shirts. $11.50 per dox.;
unmade pajamas, suits SASS. A sin
gle lot of materials purchased IN
March, including 1 Bolt unbleorhed
sheetins. IS lbs. yarn and 3 d6z. -
pital shirts, amounted to Sill.
! The Nokomis Chapter, o. e. s., will
hold an entertainment on the eve
| ming of April LIST. Each lady IL re-
quested to bring a box holding de-
! lectable dainties and also invite a
gentleman to be present, during the
evening these boxes will be sold at
auction In unique manner. the gen
tlemen being the purchasers
Miss Ruth Judkins who has been out
of town for some days visiting friends
In Skownegan, North Arson and Unity.
returns home Wednesday night
Mrs. Emilit Weymouth entertains the
Bridge Club at her home Thursday aft
ernoou.
+. o. Cakes was In Bangor March a.
Miss Alice Ward returned from Co.
rinna March 26. where she has been sub
is H.
The pupils OF Pittsfield Grammar
school presented the drama Bar HaN
ven" in Odd Fellows hall the evening
| of March a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-27
Onslaught of Germans
Continued from Page one)

the enemy. Heavy fighting in this
section was forecast by the appear
ance of new masses of troops which
the Germans brought up ready for
another push.
The fighting on Sunday and Mon
day in the neighborhood of Ervillers
was most bitter Throughout sun
day night and the early hours Mon
day the Germans kept pressing
against the stubborn British, who
fought with such desperation against
overwhelming odds that they repealed
the on-rushing infantry. After a
breathing spell in the early morning
the Germans again made heavy as
sault between Ervillers and Connie
court and were caught in the Brit
ish artillery barrage and crushed.
A little later the enemy advanced
once more and stormed the position
with such ferocity that it was feared
Ervillers must go. Fresh British
troops were sent up and carried out
an immediate counter attack, reliev-
ing the situation.
The enemy, finding the road barred
through this place. began hammer
ing hard below Gomiecourt, in the
region OF Sapicnies. The British line
south Of this place had already swung
back to the west, and finally II be-
came apparent that it would be policy
to withdraw from Ervillers. Comic
court and Sapignies and straighten
the front This was done during The
night the withdrawal being effected
in good order.