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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-31
SOLDIER BOYS OFF.

The greatest number of soldiers
sent from Ohio county at one time
left Wednesday morning over the
NJ. H. & E., via Owensboro, for Camp
Taylor. 113 men answered roll call
at the depot at s o'clock, and start
ed on the journey, the end of which
is Somewhere" in France. We pub
lished last week a list of the names
of the men called for this quota.
The men gathered here Tuesday
afternoon, registered and were as
signed homes with Hartford citizens
for the night. A public service was
held at the court house Tuesday
night, at which addresses were deliv-
cred by Hon. H. P. Taylor and Coun-
ty Attorney A. d. Kirk.
A big crowd of the friends and rel
atives of the boys gathered at the
depot Wednesday morning to bid
them farewell and wish them a pleas
ant journey and a safe return. They
were fine bunch of boys, were in
excellent spirits and undaunted by
the task before them.
Lieut.. Harry A. Stein, from Camp
Taylor, came down to take charge
of, the trip. At greensboro the boys
were Joined by the quotas from Da-
viess and Mclean counties. Lunch
boxes were served the laddies at
Greensboro by the good citizens of
that city. ... ..-
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-31
A CLEVER SCHEME

A Fordsville lady devised a clever
scheme for raising Red. Cross con-
tributious. Buck Allen and Glen
Monkey, neither of whom is better
looking than the editor of this paper,
had been snap shotted together by a
photographer. The lady prepared a
box with coin slot and advertised to
show the picture for jitney. The
patronage was liberal, and the price
Of several bandages was raised by the
novel scheme. Moxley is a widower,
and this advertisement may be the
means of his getting married.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-31
WILL, JOIN NAVY.

william r. Albin, of Beaver Dam,
and Walter Creep, local editor of
the Hartford Herald, have enrolled
with Druggist James H. Williams,
special enrolling agent for the Unit
ed States Shipping Board, as appli-
cants for training in the merchant
marine. If accepted by the Ship
ping Board the young men will be
exempted from draft service, and
will take a special course as appren-
tice seamen on a training ship at
Boston, before beginning service in
merchant marine.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-31
STORM AT CENTERTOwN.

A severe wind and rain storm
struck Centertown late Tuesday after
noon. The tipple at the mine of the
Centertown Coal Company was blown
down, and Charlie Brown, a laborer,
had his leg painfully crushed by the
wreck of the tipple The tipple has
been only recently erected, and had
not been properly strengthened by
guy lines. No other serious damage
resulted from the storm.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-31
SUDDEN DEATH.

Mr.. Ham Waddell a farmer living
two miles east of town, died very
suddenly of heart trouble about 10
o'clock Tuesday evening. Mr.. Wad-
dell had worked on the farm all day,
and did not complain until after quit
ting work at night. The attack came
ON him early in the evening, and al
though a physician was called death
resulted before the doctors arrival.
His remains were buried in lakewood
Wednesday. He leaves a wife. and
two children. He was about sixty
years old.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-31
FAREWELL FEAST.

In honor OF his son, Otis Hickey
and a number Of other boys who
were called to join Uncle Sans Ma
tional Army at Camp Taylor Wednes-
day, Mr.. Robert Hickey of the North
ern part OF the county set an old
fashioned spread last Sunday, at
which 81 guests Toasted upon the
good things gathered and prepared
under direction of 'Uucle Bob" On
account of scarcity of space we could
not give list of those attending.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-31
REVENUE AGENT HERE.

w. III. Gray, of Greenville, state
revenue agent, is examining the tax
records in the county clerks Office
for the purpose Of enforcing the col
lection of delinquent taxes. Land
heretofore sold by the sheriff for
taxes has in many instances not been
redeemed by he>owner nor taken
possession of by the state. 1t has
been the custom in this county for
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-31
OFFICE TITLE CHANGED.

Dillis Ward who was elected coun-
ty assessor last fall has been noti-
fed by the state authorities that the
title of his office has been changed to
that of Tax Commissioner, and or
dered to make bond and qualify for
Office under that title. Mr., Ward
was also directed to nominate list
of deputies for the approval of the
State Tax Commission. Mr.. Ward
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-31

A special. one days fair will be
held at the grounds of the Ohio
County Fair, Co., Hartford, on July
4th 1918. Rings for the exhibition
of horses under saddle and in harness,
speed rings and races on the tracks
as well as other attractions. Come
meet your old friends and spend the
day pleasantly
DR.. l.. b. BEAN, manager
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-31
RED CROSS NOTES.

There will be no sewing at the
Red Cross, for short time, awaiting
new orders from headquarters at
Cleveland.
The different committees are busy,
getting ready to ship the finished
garments-perhaps this week.
Dundee, one of the units, has sent
in some beautifully made hospital
shirts for this shipment and Beaver
Dam will send her quota, in day or
two.
Mrs. Wilson, chairman of the Jun
Tor Red Cross, has received an ac-
acknowledgement of the receipt of the
last shipment of garments-satisfac-
torily made.
The chairman of knitting wants all
finished sweaters and socks returned
at once, as she wants to make a
shipment. She now has yarn in
abundance, but will also have to
await orders, as to the number and
kind of knitted articles.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-31
w. o. w. UNWILLING.

The monument of Sovereign Earl
]. Hooker, will be unveiled Sunday,
June 9th, 1880 p. M, at Walton's
Creek cemetery. Everybody inyit-
ed.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-31
HUNS FORCING
ALLIES BACK
Teutons Battering Their
Way Forward Over a
Wide Area.
COST IN LIFE HEAVY
Scissors Falls, Rheims Seems
Doomed, Two Generals
Captured.

In their violent attacks on the
thirty-mile battlefront running from
Scissors eastward to the region
northwest of Rheims, the German
armies are continuing to force back
the French and British forces on
nearly every sector.
The fortified town of Scissors, the
extreme left flank of the allied battle
line, has been occupied by the enemy,
altho the French are still holding
tenaciously TO its western environs,
thru which emerge the railway lines
leading to Paris and Compeigne.
According to the German official
communication, $4,000 prisoners
among them a French and British
general, have been taken, and numer-
GUS additional towns and vantage
points all along the front have been
captured
Seemingly Rheims. like Scissors,
also is doomed to fall into the hands
of the enemy, as the French war Of
fee reports that the troops covering
the famous cathedral town, which al
most daily for several years has been
the target for shells of hate from the
German guns. have been withdrawn
behind the Aisne canal northwest of
the town.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-31
FERTILIZER FOR SALE.

Just received a car load of Jones
potato and tobacco grower.
w. Z. ELLIS & BRO.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-31
Fifteen Miles Gained.

On the sector directly southeast of
Scissors the Germans now are fight
ing relatively twelve miles from
where they started their drive Mon
day from Vauxaillon, while further
east, near Loupeigne and in the CEN
ter, in the vicinity OF Savigny, wedges
have been driven into a depth of APP
proximately fifteen miles.
The Germans continually are
throwing fresh divisions into the
battle, but the British and French
troops are keeping up their tactics of
giving ground only when II is impos-
sable longer to hold positions under
the tremendous pressure of the en-
emy. Heavy casualties are being suf-
fered by the army of the German
crown prince, while the losses of men
10 the allied forces are described as
relatively light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-28
DEXTER

The first shot from the machine
gun company, fighting Fourth Liber-
~ Loan was fired at Park theatre.
Friday evening, previous to the open :
ing of the drive which will be on Sat
urday morning at 3 o'clock. Between
the reels at the theatre Friday even
ing, Norman H. Fay gave four min
ute speech on the subject Of the
drive. There was music by a sextet
of young men under the direction of
Miss NJ. Olive Winslow, chairman Of
the local Woman's committee. The
accompanist was Miss Erhelinde
Brigham OF Boston, formerly OF
Dexter, who has been assisting the
committee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Ward are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of baby girl, born THURSDAY
Rev. w. H. Gould, a former pastor
OF the Dexter First Universalist
church, will occupy the pulpit of that
church Sunday.
There will be an afternoon service
at the church Of the Messiah SUNDAY.
conducted by Rev. F. H. Stedman.
At the meeting Of the Dexter
grange Saturday evening the question
for discussion will be, why has ax,i-
culture not been recognized ia TIE
conduct Of the war, as has labor and
industry"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-28

The epidemic Of influenza is visit
ing the family of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Miller with unusual severity. Mrs
Miller has been i'll but is improving
Her son. Joseph PORTER, is critically
i'll at Somerset hospital and his wife
is also ill with the disease at the
same institution. Mrs. Miller's other
son, Reuben PORTER is very i'll as are
members Of the family while Miss
Miller, aged 16 and the daughter OF
the couple first mentioned is i'll with
the malady.
Acquaintance here Of Mrs. Minnie
Martin of st. Adams will regret to
learn Of the death of her son, Karl
Martin, who was in training at Camp
Devens. Mrs. Martin has passed
considerable time in Skowhegan dur
ing the last year or two, having
served a portion Of that time as a
companion to Mrs. Frances Flagg.
Only few months ago her youngest
son. Francis. passed away with tuber-
culosis and the young man just de-
ceased was her only remaining child.
During the next few weeks eight
meetings are to be held in Somerset
County to forward the cause Of ma
tional prohibition. 1t is understood
that DR.. George w. Morrow Of Mich
higan and Rev. G. M. Hammond OF
Tennessee will be the speaker. The
schedule for the county has been ar
ranged as follows: Monday, Oct Z,
Opera house, Hartland; Monday, Oct
=, at Baptist church, Norridgewock;
Oct. 8 at Methodist church in North
Arson: Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Metho-
dist church in Scion; Thursday, Oct
10. at Congregational church in Bling
ham: Sunday. Oct. 10 at 10.45 A. M.
at tn First Baptist church, Skowhe-
gan; Sunday, Oct. Is, at O'Clock p
NJ. at the Centenary Methodist church
in Skowhegan.
The Congregational Working Lea
que is now meeting every Monday at
the Red Cross room. holding but one
regular meeting . month.
According to the monthly report Of
the Skowhegan Jersey Creamery
management the following patrons
produced $50 pounds Of butter or over
for the month Of August with n. F.
Clement leading the list with Col
pounds from his herd Of II cows; Jos
Boiler, 1s3 pounds; Good Will farm,
1ss pounds; A. r. Giles, 1855 pounds;
D. NJ. Towne, Madison, 314 pounds: A.
D. Brooks, $50; Albert E. Hodges
North Fairfield, 1856 pounds; o. Buote
1871; r. f. Mosher, 4ss: Napoleon
Thebarge. 1879: ]. F. Sidell, 1855: Fl. F.
Hall. 2l5: d. D. Collins, 17s: j. c.
Scott. ISL: F. l.. 4 G. L. Parker. 1888:
p. F. Withee, East Madison. 100:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-28
MADISON

An automobile party from this viii
lage had narrow escape Wednesday
evening on the Norridgewock road
when the machine skidded and over
turned at point about four miles be-
low here. The machine was going at
a low rate of speed and the five occu-
pants escaped serious injury although
they were considerably bruised and
scratched.
The funeral services of Rufus Nc
kenney will be held at his home on
Old Point avenue, Saturday afternoon
and the remains will be taken to Bos-
ton for cremation.
Mrs. Helen Caldwell and daughter
Ruth Of Augusta, arrived in Madison
Thursday night for brief visit with
relatives.
About 40 persons from this place
attended THE Man Who Came
Back at the Skowhegan Opera
house Thursday evening. returning by
a special car over the line of the
Somerset Traction Company.
A meeting of the Local Textile
Union, No. IL, was held Thursday
evening in Grange hall. Organizer J.
Riviere Of Nashua, N. H., was present
and gave an address.
Plans are being perfected for push
ing sale of the Fourth Liberty Loan
bonds in this vicinity next week. 1t
is now expected that Lieutenant
Clark one of the Is survivors of the
famous Princess Pat Regiment, will
deliver an address in Union hall,
Monday evening. The local commit
tee ON the sale of War Savings
Stamps report that the sales now
amount to $50 1000. Madison's quota
being 100000.
The heavy rain of Thursday night
raised the Kennebec river several feet
at this point.
j. Flaherty of the Coast Artillery
and who has been passing a six days
furlough with his parents in Arson,
returned to Fort Adams, r. l.. Friday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-28

cidents of his acquaintance with
! DR. Badger and with great sincerity
and feeling. The body rested in the
east parlor of the home amidst an
array of very lovely flowers. Mem
. bers Of the family occupying the
same room. Glass mates, school
| friends and Skowhegan acquaintan-
| Ces We're seated in the living room.
! John Lewis and William Folsom
Merrill, members of the Zeta Psi,
! DR.. Badgers fraternity at Bowdon,
! DR. George f. Young, and James
| Gilfillan were the pail bearers. In
termnet was at the Southside Gem
etery. Besides the parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Badger of Madison,
and other Somerset County relatives.
a brother, Guy Badger, stationed at
Camp Devens. was present; also
Miss Cliftoral Parker Of New York,
to ewhom DR.. Badger was to have
been married in about one month.
accompanied by her mother and
Frank Butterfield of Waterville.
The annual reception rendered by
the students Of the three upper clas-
ses of the High school to the Fresh
men occurred Friday evening in
Grange hall. The decorations in
Guided charming arrangement OF
red, white and blue streamers, with
flags used about the electroliers,
while the stage was banked with
mass Of hydrangea blooms and
flags, the central figure showing
flags of various nations. Ices were
served during the evening from
corner booths, a benefit for the Red
Cross. The program consisted Of
welcoming address extended by
Thomas Cochburn of the Senior
| class, piano duet by the Misses
Helen Day and Ella NJ. Flanders. a
reading by Miss Julia Cox, and
song by q chorus of young men with
! Fred Raynor singing the solo part.
During the reception hour Principal
r. w. Leighton and other members
of the High school faculty, with
President Carl Philbrick, Vice Pres
| ident Maurice Kicker, Miss Rachael
Senior class stood in the line,
Dancing was enjoyed for a few
hours after the entertainment and
/ reception.
| Marshall Clifford of Hinckley was
removed TO Somerset hospital by
ambulance Friday afternoon for
| treatment.
| The preliminary canvass conduct
! ed by a number of Skowhegan men
| and women Friday indicated that
the subscriptions for Liberty Bonds
! in the present campaign here will
! be very generous. A big effort will
| be made today to put Skowhegan
over the top.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-28
OAKLAND

Mrs. William BurYill, who has
been visiting her son, Walter Bur
Pill. for the past three weeks, left
Friday morning for Boston, where
she will visit relatives before re-
turning to her home in Plymouth,
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. III. Oliver have re-
turned from Pennington. where
they attended the fair.
Miss Grace Knight 10 visiting
relatives in Portland for a few days
Miss Helen White, who has been
caring for Miss Grace Foster for
the past three months, has complet-
ed her duties and returned to her
home in Waterville
W. E. Hazeltine, who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Theodore
Bragg for a few days, has returned
to his home In Dexter
At the Free Will Baptist church
Sunday morning the topic Of the
sermon will be The Message of the
Church for the Coming Day" Sun
day school at 11.45 Evening serv-
ice at 7.So. The subject will be
AHC AOty VI the I1OuT. All are
cordially invited.
Word has been received that Rob-
ert Mcclellan Of Lewiston. former
ly Of Oakland. is critically i'll with
pneumonia.
/ The topic Of the morning sermon
at the First Baptist church Sunday
morning will be The Strange
Guide" Sunday school follows the
morning service. c. e. meeting at
$50 and at 80 there will be a
praise and preaching service by the
pastor. The subject will be "Pry-
ing Peter"
1t was announced few days ago
that there was a prospect that the
cast who presented starlight" in
Waterville recently with fine success
would repeat the performance here
IN Oakland for tina benefit of the
Red Cross. It was found, however.
that in order to have the orchestra
the performance would have to be
given on a night that would be un-
favorable TO securing a good house
ana SO for a time the proposition
VIII be withheld in the hope that
later more favorable night can be
arranged.
A call was issued to all those who
have near relatives to the men who
have gone into service from Oakland,
requesting that il possible they fur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-28

nish photos of the men for a window
with the Fourth Liberty loan CAM
paign. Fred II. Leech, in o. NJ. Mar
shall's store, was appointed 20 rt|
ceive these pictures and he reports
that quite a number already hau
come in. II there is no photosrapi
the name and regimental or nava]
connection so that none OF the q
men will be slighted. 1t is planned Y
arrange the exhibit the first Il th
week and the publicity man would %
grateful if all those who have no
Apart from its advertising featuf'
the exhibit will be of unusual vaiW
and will constitute a hall Of fam'
for our town for the time being
The tickets for the members Of tn
community chorus to attend the MI
sic Festival in Bangor have com,
and special rehearsal is arrange
for next Monday night. All members
who are planning to go are urged p"
be present on that OCCASION, so as U
receive their tickets and program
The local branch Of the Red GRO"
wish to thank Cascade Grange i@
the money sent them.
The Red Cross will meet Monna'
afternoon instead Of Tuesday y
hoped large number Of sewers VII
be present.
Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Skiliins'
and Mrs. Carrie Peavey have return.
ed from visit with relatives !"
New Haven and Bridgeport. e. -.
Mr. and Mrs Martin Sheldon ".
North Aanson were visiting friends%
town Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-28
No Headache

Here an absolutely safe and reliable remedy for headache
acts in the RIGHT WAY by relieving the stomach liver
and bowels Of impure matter that be gotten out Of the
system before improvement be assured This
Is accomplished promptly and agreeaby by taking as d.
rected teaspoonfu of the genuine e. T." Atwood Med
icipe, so long in in New England homes. Follow in
sctons the bottle aud get into condition to enjoy your
work. This is money saving remedy for it will cost YOU
only one cent DOSE 50 cents for 20 Doses get we'll and
stay WE'LL Ask your dealer for az. Fs, prepared BY the
L. F. Medicine Co., Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-28
Mrs. Mae Fairbrother

Mrs. Mae Fairbrother who has been
seriously ill and very low for a num-
Der of days passed away Friday. aged
about g. years. She was engaged as
a nurse in attendance upon the late
Kenneth Matson and became ill
while there leaving the day before
her patients death occurred. Mrs.
Fairbrother was well known in this
community having resided here for a
long time and much sympathy is ex-
pressed for her devoted daughter.
Miss Leila Fairbrother, book-keeper
at the office Of Holt G. Hight. The
two ladies' were close companions and
had resided for number Of years on
East Leavitt street. Beside the
daughter, Mrs. Fairbrother is sur
vlved by two brothers. Abraham
Lord of Biddeford and w. G. Lord
proprietor of the Fuller Drug store
here and two sisters, Miss Lizzie Lord
of Island avenue and Mrs. Minnie
Ware who resides with her daughter
Mrs. Geo. L. H. Smith on North
avenue.
The funeral services will probably
be held at $50 Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-28
6lynn DurriIi

Relatives have been informed Of
the death Of Blynn Durrill Of Whit
insville, Mass. son Of Stephen and
Flora BaconD Durrill, formerly Of
Skowhegan. His age was about 2e
years and besides his parents he is
survived by a widow, who has been
ill but is now considered improved
Bronchial pneumonia was the cause
of his death. The deceased was born
in Madison and Subsequently moved
with his parents to Stratton and
Flagstaff and then to Whitinsville
He was associated with is father in
the management of hotel and
boarding house in that place. Mr..
Durrill was nephew of Mrs. Rose
Sawyer Of West Front street.
At the meeting Of Somerset Chap
ter Friday night lunch was served
under the direction Of Mrs. Kate S.
Simpson.
Miss Ruth Goodwin. a freshman at
Colby College, is a guest at the home
Of her uncle, Rev. Q. H. Tray at
the First church parsonage.
Mrs. Rebecca B. Martin OF Baptist
hill is in St. Atoms owing to the
death of her husbands grandson,
Karl Martin.
Second Lieut.. Leighton Tracy VINO
recently returned from Piaisbufg'
ha srSone to Camp Grant, H. where
hef will be stationed for the present.
His brother, DIN B. Tracy. "no ne
al4 been at Plattsburg OUTING w
summer, is leaving SkoWhesah
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-28

Cumberland. Me. Sept. 27.-Aban-
Comment Of the Cumberland Fair was
decided upon by the directors Thurs
day as the track will not dry out for
:, week so that racing would be safe.
II IS likely that no more fairs will
take place in Cumberland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-28
VILLA AGAIN ATTACKS
GEN. AMARO'S AT JIMENEZ

vi Paso. Texas, Sept. N-Francisco
villa returned to attack Jiminez. Chi
huahua. again yesterday morning after
having been driven out of the town by
General Amaro's forces Sunday night.
according to messages received in Juarez
and here today. Villa attacked Amaro's
forces with over 1000 men. having OBJ
tanned reinforcements In the CONTAINS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-28
BAD WEATHER
SPOUS FAIRS

Rockland. Me. Sept. 27.-Drowned,
cut Of its original schedule by inces-
SAINT rains this week. the North Knox
Fair Association voted Thursday to
consolidate it's races and other at
fractions and to present them Satur-
day, with racing all day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-28
WEST GARDINER
LOCAL EOTiCE
r. A. N;k;->n> IS Mat Gard n

Our boys in the Second Maine u,
103rd, have coyere. themselves sA'
their State with glory in France. IN"
story is fresh from the worlds greaF
est battlefield.
Please come either to the Free Day
fist church at Spears Corner, WI"
day, Sept. 10Th at 2.30 p. M. and pea
the Hon. John T.. Nelson NJ ~
gusta tell this stor.- or to the bap
fist church on the Hallowell 'oas
where DIR. Winslade can give you u.
record: or to the schoolhouse on "a.
Stream Pond in the evening at to-
where the Hon. Walter M. SanboFn y
Augusta will tell you about your ~"
boys. They have made a recosa y
which we are all most proud.
septe7d't