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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
FARM BUILDINGS
nv CABOT BURNED
House and Barn of Charles Shea on the
Southwest Hill Were Destroyed by
Lightning Last Night.

Cabot, Aug, s.--The farm buildings of
Charles Shea on the southwest hill in this
town were struck by lightning last night
about ii O'Clock and were burned to the
ground. Only little Of the household
good was saved. All the summers crop
of hay was burned with the barn. The
buildings blazed up so quickly that Mr..
and Mrs. Shea and the hired man es-
capped with only their night clothes.
There was small amount of insur-
ance on the buildings
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
OUR TROOPS CROSS vEsLE.
Pershing Says Counter Attacks Break
Down Under Our Fire.

Washington, D. c., Aug. s.--General
Pershings communique for yesterday, re-
ceived to-day, says:
EAST of Bazoches our troops have
crossed the Vesle and gained the Rheims
scissors highway. Hostile counterat-
tacks broke down under our fire."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
BRTTISH-FRENCH TROOPS LAUNCR
NEW OFFENSIVE, ON NEW SECTOR

sector have advanced at some points to
depth of more than three miles.
A very considerable number of villages
have been captured in the Franco Brit
ish offensive, and substantial progress
has been made, according to news re-
ceived here this afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
A. D. YOUNG PRESIDENT.
The Local Draft Board ReOrganizes at
Montpelier.

The local examining board, Of which
George N. Tilden recently resigned az
president and to which Arthur D. Young
was appointed in his place, met yester-
day afternoon at Montpelier and reor-
ganized, electing Mr., Young as chairman.
Only routine business of classification
was transacted otherwise,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
a Nawsty One.

She (no chiclSen)--I wouldn't marry
you if / lived to be hundred.
He (no Chesterfeld) We'll, you've go5
sixty years to change your mind.-Bos-
ton Transcript,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08


An attack southeast of Amiens prob
ably is aimed at weakening, if not to
wipe out, the German position in and
around Montdidier, where the battle line
swings to the north. The British troops
hold sector south of the Somme which
joins up with the French lines south Of
Villers- -Bretonneux Late last week the
Germans withdrew to the east OF the
Avre in the region west and northwest
Of Montdidier. Since then the French
have been gaining ground on the same
front. A line from the Somme to the
Avre and thence south along the river
faces fairly open country and the region
of Picardy in front of II is part of the
region devastated by the Germans in
their retreat from the somme in March,
1917 A break through in the Mont
didier region would have a menacing eff
feet on the German lines from Rheims
to Ypres
American troops have been holding
part of the French line at Cantigny, west
of Montdidier
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
OFFENSIVE BEGAN
At 5 THIS MORNING
French Official Report Says 1t Is Devel-
oping Under Favorable Con-
ditions.

Paris, Aug. s.-Franeo- british troops
at o'clock this morning began an often
sive in the region southeast of Amiens,
the war Office announces.
The attack is developing under favor
able conditions.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

Sunday School association held Tues
day was very interesting session. Tha
report of the general secretary showed
that in November and December there
had been Is institutes held, over 1000
miles travelled, eight counties visited,
$50 letters and over 1000 pieces Of lit
erature sent out on the soldiers tesla
ment fund. letters to nearly all the
schools In the state on Armenian re.
lief work and older boys conference,
besides many letters on the Sunday
school work in the state. Seventy
six visitors have registered, and many
calls from the different war relief
agencies have been received. All have
been answered.
the teachers in the Emmanuel Method
list Sunday school has been 100 per
cent. One absence was reported last
Sunday owing TO the severe illness Of
Mrs. Grimes.
The teachers library at the state
office contains the following books:
Modern Readers Bible. Commentary
ON ST. Marks Gospel "A History OF
New Testament Times in Palestine"
"StuAnts Life of Jesus" The
Tead ing of Jesus" and The Man from
Nazareth" We also have Peloubet',
Notes for 1918.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13
WEEKS NEWS OF THE BOISE
CHI URCHES

CHRISTIAN.
Only two weeks more until our mid
winter revival begins. Make a note
omit
Der? Let us make Jan. 10 one big
day.
Church school session at 10 a. m.
Communion service at 11:15.
Sermon by the pastor. Subject,
Man Power" The pastor desires a
large hearing for this message. 1t is
vital one for the church.
Church school cabinet meeting at 8
.. m. If interested be present.
intermediate endeavor at 5:45. Sen
lor endeavor at $3.50. Victor Saltsga-
yer will lead. feature Of the meet
ing will be debate on the question
Resolved that there Is more in the
church to discourage than to encourage
the young Christian" Fern McQuis-
tern will affirm. Charles Lowell will
deny. Both are long on arguing
things. You will be interested In the
debate. Look for the, endeavor car
toon Is the vestibules today.
The patriotic league will have
charge of the service at 1880. The
six young men who represented the
Boise churches at the Twin Falls old
er boys conference will each have a
part. They have a message for you,
too. Mrs. Ormsby. the live wire Sun
day school woman and Y. M. G. A.
Secretary Randall. the boys call him
Dick" will also appear on the pro-
gram. Music by a male quartette.
The c. e. elected officers for the
ensuing year Wednesday evening.
They are: President. Jay Barbee: vice
oresident, Fern McQuistern: secretary.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

Jessie Crigson; treasurer, Floyd
Eichelberger. The continued growth
of the society has made 1t necessary
to seek larger room for the meetings.
That is all right, too
The closing feature will be the un-
yelling Of the honor roll and the I'M
furling Of the service flag. You will
be on hand. II you miss it, you miss
it.
Mrs. Strunk is still at st. Luke's.
Mesdames Engstrom and Hall are at
ST. Alphonsus. All three are conva-
lescing well and can receive callers.
Brother J. d. Passage is confined to
his bed these days. He has had an
unusually hard seige of 1t this time.
He Is still seriously Ill. Do not forget
to call and cheer him up a bit.
Red Cross meeting with Mrs. o. w.
Allen. 2310 Ada, Tuesday afternoon.
General aid meets with Mrs. Walter
Allen, Ills Hays. Wednesday after.
noon.
Mid-week service at 1870 Thursday.
Special preparatory service for the
coming revival. Come.
Choir rehearsal Friday evening In
the choir room.
The Bereans had rousing social last
Wednesday evening at the home Of
Judge and Mrs. ]. C. Rice. The at
tendance was large. Both Of these
classes are growing. d. L. Eelby
teaches the men and Mrs. Critchfield
the women
1t goes without saying that the box
social given In the easement by the
Loyal Daughters was a success. The
Loyal Sons helped them make It 90.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13
CONGREGATIONAL.


Services at 11:15 and 1890
Mr.. Bissell will preach both morn
ing and evening.
Morning sermon: THE Prodigars
Brother" The coed fellow who stayed
at home and behaved himself has not
received the due amount of considera-
ton at the hands Of those who have
expounded this great parable. He is
worth more than passing thought.
Evening address. Continuing the Sc
ries begun last Sunday on THE Debt
OF America to the Races of Europe"
the topic Sunday evening will be, THE
Celtic-Irish In America" The talk
will be illustrated by charts.
Sunday school at 10. The new
assistant superintendents who were
elected at the annual meeting, are
Harry Redeker and Vernon Kelly. The
school felt 1t could not get along with
out A. L. Freehafer at the helm. and
did itself honor by re-electing him as
superintendent. A good year is before
Us. Let every one have a share in
making it the best yet.
Fellowship meeting on Thursday
night at TAB. Topic, What Kind of
Creeds> Will Hold Men Today?" A
very important meeting of the Sunday
school officers and teachers will be
held Immediately after the fellowship
meeting.
Mrs. Bissell will give the junior SER
mon Sunday morning. A special song
has been prepared by the Junior de-
partment, which will be sung immedi-
ately after Mrs. Bissell's talk. All the
children Of the Sunday school are ex-
pected to stay.
The Boy Scouts have missed their
scout master. Mr.. Manville. lately. He
has been sick with a quinsy sore throat
but ID better now. and will probably
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.

congregation a few weeks eago.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.
Sermon themes: Morning, Our I'm
perative Task; evening, The Young
Man Whom Jesus Loved. "a message
for young menu
Remember that our doors swing
wide open to all who feel a desire to
worship at the feet of him who said,
Come unto me all we who labor and
are heavy laden and I will give you
rest" Cast thy burden upon Jehovah
and he will sustain thee.
Have you been putting any of Gods
promises to the test to prove Him and
see; do not forget the fact that He
has put the challenge and only awaits
an opportunity to prove it. Try it for
a week and see.
At it's last regular meeting the ses-
sion adopted tentative plans for the
observance of our fortieth anniversary
on the twenty fourth of next month;
the details are in the hands of special
committees but any suggestion is well
to perform any task you may be called
upon towards making this the sue
cess 1t lhould be.
We are pleased to note the presence
of so many strangers in our evening
services, please remember that the
message tonight Is especially for
young men. Remember thy creator in
the days of thy youth. when the evil
days come not.
Mrs. Coppedge's class in Sunday
school was hostess to the members OF
Mr. Coppedge's class last Friday ev-
ening All report a most enjoyable
getting acquainted evening. A good
example for others to follow and who
will be the next. The Coppedge home
is always open to all Of the young peo-
pie and is proving quite a popular
gathering place for them.
Miss Gertrude Griffith of Seattle
one of the national secretaries of the
Y. w. C. A. war department. will
favor us with a short address on theiI
work this morning; she is in Boise
planning for their drive In support OF
this work.
In business, in profession, in manu-
featuring, In all skilled labor. In school
even in sports, one must face the test
Of one hundred per cent efficiency: II
we had to meet a similar test In re-
ligious life, how would we line UP. II
the following Is a fair Standard Sup
posing we classify ourselves for our
own satisfactions as follows: Church
attendance. morning and evening. 20
per cent; pledges In support Of local
work. church. 20 per cent; support, OF
world wide plans OF church. 20 per
cent; membership or leadership In
Bible school. 10 per cent; cooperation
with some organization in church for
some aggressive work. Missionary So
ciety, Ladies' Aid. Guild. Brotherhood.
Christian Endeavor. Boy Scouts. etc.
10 per cent: visitation and invitation,
personal work. 10 per cent: prayer
meeting and private prayer. 10 per
cent; educational training for better
service, 10 per cent.
BY their fruits We shall know them
are you a fruit bearing vine? Remem-
Der that none are neither too old nor
too young to render some service.
Our superintendent has asked Mr.
Adams to act as our publicity agent
anyone with any items of interest for
the Sunday scnool VIII please notify
Mr. Adams by net later than Friday
noon. phone s0S-J. Each teacher Is
urged to furnish some item every
=
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p. m.
Leader Harold Dohner. Topic. Young
Christians Marching Upward" Psalm
63:1-8.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

Song service and Bible study at 1880
y. m. Leader, E. w. Miller. Topic,
THE Advent and Workings Of the
Holy Spirit"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

eek; why not let others know what
We are doing, will you?
Are you doing your part towards
making our Sunday school q 100 per
cent school, right here is a splendid
place for service.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13
STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL
ASSOCIATION NOTES
(By the secretary

(By the secretary
Arthur NJ Harris, banker of New
York. and superintendent Of a Baptist
Sunday school. and treasurer Of the
Worlds Sunday School association. has
enlisted for Y. M. c. A. work in France.
He sends this message, Il expect
some one to look after my boy. and
now I want to do my part In looking
after other fathers sons" That Is
what our association Is doing, through
our older boys and girls conferences.
looking after the boys and girls Of
Idaho,
There will be an after meeting OF
the older boys conference held at tn,
Christian church Sunday evening.
number of talks will be given on plans
outlined at the conference. All inter-
ested in boys work are invited.
At the annual meeting Of the Bap-
tist church at Eagle an oil day session
was held. Report of the secretary.
Mrs. A. 8. Boice showed marked in :
crease in all departments OF the Sun
day school work Mrs. Frank Heron
was on the honor roll as for four years
she has been neither absent or late. A
contest has been held the past three
months on: Attendance. lesson pre-
pared, books present. attention. writ
ten work. Evelyn saxton and Mar
Euerite Harper were the successful
contestants. This contest will continue
during 1918.
The First Methodist Sunday school
report that last Sunday was the record
day for attendance In their school. A2S
being present. Several new members
being enrolled.
The Ada county convention Of the
Christian church viii be held in Star
next Wednesday. Jan. Is. The Sum
day school session will be held in the
evening. Mrs. L. NJ. Ormsby, gen.
eral secretary of the state work. will
present the war plan as outlined by
the Christian denomination.
wANTED-New plans for cradle
rolls. In our loan department.. Plans
for specially designed class tables for
crowded departments. stunt days III
Sunday schools. Standardization chart
for the classes. Chart of schools par
ish. We have many other plans for
YOU IL you visit the only Sunday school
notion house in Idaho.
Several of the classes in the First
Methodist Sunday school have already
secured regular substitute teachers for
their classes In order that they may
qualify as a star class each month.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

cnoruses, saxophone solo and a flute
accompaniment. Come early or you
viii miss two striking features of the
program.
The Second division OF the Ladies'
Aid society will meet on Wednesday
at the home Of Mrs. j. w. Mills. 1910
North Thirteenth street. The hostess
Will be assisted by Mrs. George Hough-
ton, and Mrs. r. L.. Glase The fea :
lures OF the meeting will be cooked
food sale and fine musical program.
Do your baking by proxy for once and
hear the good music.
The pastor will be absent a large
part of the coming week in attend
ance upon the big state agricultural
conference to be held at Idaho Falls,
as the delegate of the Idaho Poultry
and Pet Stock association A leader
will be provided for the prayer-meet-
ing on Thursday evening and the Boy
Scouts will play bask etball on Friday
evening.
The quality and amount Of the work
being done by the faithful women in
this part of town have been very highly
commended. The church will be open
for this work all day Thursday and
Friday this week. The Junior League
will meet in the church parlors down
stairs.
Miss Norma Mattenson won the prize
in the name contest of the Open Cycle.
The new name for the leader Is
"Shekinah," which has a somewhat
mystical significance in the Hebrew
tongue meaning. "a cloud Of protec-
ton
The Mems Chorus, led by c. f. Biggs,
and the pastor have been invited to
take charge Of one of the services con-
nected with the evangelistic campaign
now on at Emmett. Bear 1t in mind
that we expect to begin similar serv-
ices about the 21st of this month.
The Queen Esther girls will have
charge of our Sunday Service next
Sunday evening. Jan. 20. They will
give q miscellaneous program, and a
silver offering will be taken to assist
in some missionary work which they
have undertaken.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev. A. B. Minaker. acting pastor.
Residence, 312 West Fifteenth street.
Phone 21S9.
Bible school at 10 a. IN. Morning
worship 11:15 o'clock. Sermon. THE
Angel of the Lord"
Junior B. Y. p. u. at Sis. Leader,
Frank Treadwell. Senior B. Y. p. U.
at 6:15.
Evening worship at 1880 o'clock. Ser
mon, Meeting and Paying for SIM"
Ladies of the church meet each
Thursday afternoon at the church to
sew for the Red Cross.
Regular prayer meeting Thursday
evening at 1880 o'clock.
KATHERINE BAPTIST MISSION.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. The at
tendance last Sunday shows that the
hustlers and BUSTERS are getting down
to business.
Christian Endeavor at Sac p. m.
Leader, Harold Dohner. Topic. Young
Christians Marching Upward" Psalm
63:1-8. =
Song service and Bible study at 1880
y. m. Leader, e. w. Miller. Topic,
THE Advent and Workings OF the
Holy Spirit"
STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL
ASSOCIATION NOTES
(By the secretary
Arthur NJ. Harris, banker Of New
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

KATHERINE BAPTIST MISSION.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. The at
tendance last Sunday shows that the
hustlers and BUSTERS are getting down
to business.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13
EMMANUEL METHODIST.

This morning at HE'S the pastor will
preach upon Soul Winning" With DR.
r. L. Glase as soloist the chorus will
render Even Me-" by Warren. Mrs
C. E. B. Roberts will preside at the
instrument.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

At 1880 tonight the sacred concert
promised by the two choruses. and
made up of the most popular hymns
and songs shown by the vote of the
congregation. will be given. There will
be solos, duets, trios. quartets and
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

Regular prayer meeting Thursda
evening at 1880 o'clock.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

There will be an after meeting OF
the older boys conference held at tn,
Christian church Sunday evening.
number of talks will be given on plans
outlined at the conference. All inter-
ested in boys work are invited.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

meet with the boys again next Friday
eight.
The monthly missionary meeting will
be held with Mrs. A. L. Bush. 1915
Jefferson street, Wednesday after
noon. Program in charge OF Mrs.
Hook and Mrs. Carver.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

1t goes without saying that the box
social given In the easement by the
Loyal Daughters was success. The
Loyal Sons helped them make II 90.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

By their fruits We shall know them
are you a fruit bearing vine? Remem-
Der that none are neither too old moi
too young to render some service.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

Our superintendent has asked Mr..
Adams to act as our publicity agent.
anyone with any items of interest for
the Sunday scnool VIII please notify
MIR. Adams by net later than Friday
noon. phone s0S-J. Each teacher Is
urged to furnish some item every
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

The Boy Scouts have missed their
scout master. Mr.. Manville. lately. He
has been sick with a quinsy sore throat
but ID better now. and will probably
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

Several of the classes in the First
Methodist Sunday school have already
secured regular substitute teachers for
their classes In order that they may
qualify as star class" each month.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

The board meeting of the State
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

Ladies of the church meet each
Thursday afternoon at the church to
sew for the Red Cross.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

The Westminster guild will meet
next Tuesday evening with Miss Sarah
Bolger. on Denver avenue.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

The minister will occupy his pulpit
and speak at both services today. His
theme for the morning service at 11:15
is AN Avenue OF Expression and En-
richment." At the evening service at
1880 he will speak on THE Evidence
of God in Human History"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

-c---i . n
The monthly missionary meeting will
be held with Mrs. A. l.. Bush, 1915
jefferson street, Wednesday after
noon Program in charge of Mrs.
Hook and Mrs. Carver.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN.
The sermon for Sunday morning.
Jan. IS. at IL o'clock will have for its
theme: The Day of Widening Wis.,
ION"
In the evening at 1880. Mr.. Barnum
will preach on the subject: "Neverthe-
less"
Several improvements to the church
property, discussed at the session
meeting a week ago. have been be-
gun during the past week. A cellar
Is under construction, and the steps
at the entrance of the church re-
ceived much needed repairs.
The Westminster guild will meet
next Tuesday evening with Miss Sarah
BoIger. on Denver avenue.
The Ladies' Aid society turned in at
the Red Cross headquarters last week
a quantity of sewing upon which they
had been at work. and received a new
assignment. All ladies' who wish to
help are invited to attend an all day
meeting at the home of Mrs. Field
husen, Wednesday. beginning at 10
o'clock in the morning. Something may
hQ contributed INV oh 70 no
Miss Grace Maxwell, travelling sec
rotary of the Y. w. c. A, is to TAX e
five minutes at the opening of the
Sunday morning service to explain the
war work being done by the associa-
ton.
In order to have more time for re-
hearsal, the choir has decided to meet
hereafter on Wednesday night. begin
ming at 1880. at the Annex. The
new arrangement will begin this COM
ing week.
William Woodall. director of the
choir, has been appointed to represent
the choir Of this church as a member
of the boNd of directors of the munic-
ipal chorus.
Miss Carrie Gelleler, having rear
ranged her work In connection with the
children's home, has been enabled to
resume her office as librarian of the
Bible school. Miss Helen Hart will
continue as secretary and treasurer.
Nor thay l.. ID
BILE school for the fund for Armenian
and Syrian relief This is in addition
to $40 contributed by members of the
congregation few weeks eago.
CIpcr ppCcpvrEptaM
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

The meeting OF the Epworth league
tonight will be a stockholders and di-
rectors' meeting. The president OF the
corporation. Henry Nelson. will pre-
side. The subject for discussion is
What am l doing with my talents.
my gifts. my possessions? What should
be. doing with them?" The meeting
will be harmonized by fine music; s:15
is the hour.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN.

The sermon for Sunday morning.
Jan. IS. at IL O'clock will have for its
theme: The Day Of Widening Wis.,
ION"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

The c. e. elected officers for the
ensuing year Wednesday evening.
They are: President. Jay Barbee: vice
oeesident. Fern McQuistern; secretary.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Bible school at 10 a. IN. Morning
11:15 o'clock. Sermon, THE
Angel of the Lord"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-13

Several improvements to the church
property, discussed at the session
meeting week ago. have been be-
gun during the past week. A cellar
is under construction, and the steps
at the entrance of the church re-
ceived much needed repairs.