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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-08

l Paris, Aug. S-Eranco- British troops at o'clock this morning began an offensive in the region southeast of Amiens, the war office announces. The attack is developing under fa- vorable conditions.
 An attack southeast of Amiens prob ably IS aimed at weakening, if not to Wtpe 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 ViIlers-Bro- bounsx. 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 sanIe front,
 A line from the somme to the Avre and thence south along the river faces fAtrly open country and the region Of Picardy fn front of it is part of tho region devastated by the Germans in their retreat from the Somms iu March, 1917. A break through In the Montdidier region would have 6 snenacing effect on the German Iines from Rheims to Ypres,
 American troops have been holding part of the French line at Cantigny vestu of Afontdidier,
 On the sBreneh front in France Aug. 8-(By The Associated Press Ia1 a, m.)-A combined attack by ths BGenoh and British was begun a dawn today along the front betweeJ Albert and Montdidier, Satisfaeter! progress was made despite stren! enemy resistance,
 Along the French front the artillsf, preparation lasted for 40 minutes mftsr which the troops left then trenches with wonderful dash, Be fore o'clock considerable pFegres he'd been recorded and all the frs abje6tiFes had been attained,
 The assault began exactly at da#l along a front of between 40 and 5 Kilometres and a success was score Immediately. The British advance toward Cerisy-Gailly on the seut side of the SoRHle east Of Sailiy-Lau
 
 advanced at the same time in tn aIFaoti0H of DemuiR and Aubereeur
 Around Merisel and Noreuti tn Gsr1naa resistance is terrific.
 With the British Army in Fraaet Aug. S-(BE Fhe Associated PFess)- IR their offensive on the front east (
 miens today the British have take lJkahneF wood Deda wood, aRd prot labiy AaRe RessessiaR of the tawRs { SksRceIGaxe and La M0tte-S%sa 2 karre,
 4Phe line attaeksd this morning e1 bands roughly from the HeighBsrheo Isf the. MeEianceurt apoHt thRn8 miit and a half southwest of KfBePe ts' Il xre valley. sgVth of MereHih
 Details % Ae fighting aFs esHiE
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-08

to the rear slowly. Going fine, constitutes the best available informa- ton. The British launched their at- tack in mist after only three min utes of artillery preparation,
 With the British Army in France, Aug. S-11:30 a, m.-(By The Asso- ciated Press)-The British attacked over twelve mile front on both sides Of the Somme. They gained all their objectives within four hours and have captured 0 considerable number of prisoners and guns,
 French and British tanks have crossed the Avre-Luee valley in the new drive begun this morning.
 German positions just south of tho Anore river were heavily attaeke1 by the British. Their assault extend ed to thet south where their right wing joints the French lines. Thre quarters of an hour after the British attacked the Germans, the French took up the battle,
 London, Aug, 8-Batt1e Frent-A very considerable number of villages have been captured in the Franco British offensive ,and much pfegres: has been made, according to news fe eeived here this afternoon,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-08
h6aEBARBfNG PARIS

RaIss, Aug: S-Fhere was a further teRlsssFdnaent of the Paris region by the SsEH1aa 7SE4s EaHse eaaaea te- day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-08

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-08

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-08

Paris, Aug. s-Franco-B British troops at 5 o'clock this morning began ian offensive in the region southeast of Amiens the war office announces.
 The attack is developing under fa- vorable conditions.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
Y. W. c. A. NOTES.

Sunday afternoon the vesper SER
vices will be led by Mrs. Ethel Cald-
well. An inspiring program has been
prepared.
Monday night the social committee
will give "conundrum party" to
which they invite every member. Ad-
mission free.
The grade and high school gi.ls are
doing Red Cross knitting.
The senior gym class is open to
women.
One thousand tickets sold for the
Sleeping Beauty cantata is the slogan
for our annual entertainment.
The Y w. C. A. Quartette will rem
der a sacred concert at Central BBap-
tist church Sunday night. They will
leave for Colorado Springs Wednesday
morning, where they will give con-
cert Wednesday night for Rev. A. w.
Wards church.
Seventh and eighth grade girls are
asked to join the grade girls club Of
the Y w. C. A.
Mrs. Scott Powell, of Salt Lake City,
Utah, is spending a few weeks in our
city as the guest of Mrs. Effie Walden.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
CAMPBELL CHAPEL.

The Rev. s. r. Magunez is conduct
ing a series of meetings nightly at
Campbell chapel Much interest Is be-
ing manifested. All people are invited
to attend
Captain T. l.. Cate preached an able
sermon Sunday morning. Mrs. Laura
Barnes was elcomed into the member
ship OF our church by letter.
The Rev. S. R. Maguinez will occupy
the pulpit next Sunday morning ana
evening as the campaign is going to
be short. Let all fall in line and pre-
sent an unbroken front throughout
next week.
WV. C. Noates-continued &c
The high school girls under the di-
rection of Mrs. Graham are preparing
a play to be presented in the near
future. They are also planning
visit to Rifle Range. Every hlgh
school girl should belong to this clun:
Get-together girls. Join the club ana
do your bit.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
Y. M. C. A, NOTES.

The Y. M. C. A. State Convention
held its thirteenth annual convention
this week in this city. Secretary Bell
attended as a delegate from this
branch. The Rev. Mr.. Thornton, OF
Rouse. and Mr.. Curry represented the
new work begun by the c. F. & l. in
that city. Mr.. Curry spent the even
ing at the branch building
Mr.. T. o. Mason was the speaker at
the meeting last Sunday afternoon, his
subject being 1.-The Negro BBuslness
Man" He held that in certain lines
of business the Negro had made com
mendable progress. while in others
his success had not been altogether
conspicuous. This he attributed to
several causes. among them being the
lack of knowledge governing business,
lack OF an appreciation of the laws
of competition, and lack OF patron
age on the part OF his own people.
even when they can receive identically
the same article and at the same price
at colored place of business. Mr.
May, special recruiting secretary OF
the American Woodmen, responded to
the address. He admitted that some
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
BETHLEHEM CHURCH.

Sunday School, 9:45-Lesson, 8: Jesus
Requires Confession and Loyalty.
Scripture. Mark S:27-3S. Supt. w. NJ.
r. Rhodes.
Beginning with the Sunday School
services we will start our revival
meetings, and continuing for ten days.
Preaching at II: 90 a. m, B. Y. p U. at
700 p. m. Topic, How to Enjoy Sun
day, lisa. 5S: 6-14. Evening service, 100
p. m.
Rev. P. R. Washington, of Fort
Worth, Texas, will assist the Pastor
in this soul winning campaign. You
are invited to attend these meetings,
if you are a Christian, and not other
wise engaged, come over and help US,
bring your sinner relatives and friends
and let them get under the influence
of the Holy Spirit, as the gospel shall
be preached The Pastor has been
indisposed for the last few days, but
not confined to his bed.
The Stock Yards or Stout street car
will bring you within one block of
the church. The Lawrence or Thirty
fourth avenue car within two blocks.
Get off on Lafayette street. Come
thou with us and we will do you good.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES.
Rev. p. J. Price, Pastor.
oath and California SITS.
Phone Champa 1853.

Sunday School Lesson: Jesus Sets
Men Free" Mark 7:1-37.
B.. Y. p U. Topic. $50 p. m. E.
Rose, Pres; C. Hicke, Vice-Pres.
Splendid services last Sabbath. Gov
enant meeting was a grand feature.
Bro. Lohn Henry Franklin, of 2737
California street, passed out of this
life April 4th. 2:30 p. m. Sister Lala
Franklin, his wife, has the sympathy
OF the church. Brother Franklin was
present at the annual serman for the
Pythians Pneumonia was the cause
OF his death.
Mother Rose, Sister l.. Jackson,
Mother Hill, Sister P. J. Price, Sister
Minnie Williams, Brother w. B. Frank
lin. Rev. P. J. Price and Sister Burk
are the sick of the church.
The funeral of Brother John Henry
Franklin will be held at Central Bap-
tist church, Sunday April 14th, 1918,
at 200 p. m. Rev. P. j. Price officiat-
ing. Douglas Undertaking Co. in
charge We are truly sorry for the
loss Of our Brother John Henry Frank
lin.
We are expecting grand drive with
the following auxilaries in line: Sun
day School, Lady Masons, Willing
Workers, B. Y. P. u. Deacons, Pulpit
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST MISSION

The City Welfare Missionary Socie'
ty was organized at Scott's M. E.
church. The following officers were
elected: Pres. Mrs. A. f. Reynolds;
Vice-Pres. Mrs. r. l.. Phenix; Sect.
Mrs. C. A. Bates; Asst. Sect. Mr.. L.
O. Mason; Treas. Mrs. G. Anderson.
Committees: Program, Mrs. +. Miller
and Mre Gilmore; Deuocinal, Mrs. A.
B. Caser.
This society will render very ex-
cellent program the fourth Sunday IN
April at 22O1 Arapahoe Street. The
MT. Pleasant Baptist Mission, Rev. =.
Miller pastor. Come one, come ALL
an dheIp in this great work.
Mrs. A. F. Reynolds. pres.
Mrs. C. A Bates, secretary.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
DEARFiELD NOTES.

Services were held at both churches
in Chapelton, Dearfield Settlement, on
Easter Sunday.
The Presbyterian Mission deferred
their Easter services until Sunday
April 7th.
The A. NJ. E. church had services
both morning and afternoon; they
served a most bountiful basket dinner
after the morning services. Every
thing imaginable was served and ey-
erybody felt it was good to be there.
The children gave a delightful and ap-
propriate program in the afternoon;
every number was, enjoyed. They
were trained by Mrs. Katherine. Bailey
and Mrs. Ella Danforth. Miss Carrie
singing were excellent. A very large
attendance was present and donated
literally to the Missionary cause.
The new A. M. E. church building
is nearing completion and will be rea-
dy for services about the first of May.
The building committee and members
are very grateful to their Denver
friends for their liberal contribution
to our new building.
Mr.. Roy Groomer, accompanied by
his wife and son arrived in Dearfield
from lola, Kansas on the 5th OF April.
Mr.. Groomer comes to conduct COM
mercial business in the Townsite and
seemed highly pleased with the out
look and prospects OF the colony.
Dearfield has a telephone in the
boarding house now and as soon as
the farmers are connected up we will
boast of the first Race hello girl in
the West.
George Collier still improves. An
other family by the name of Clark has
been added to the colony.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13

of the causes mentioned by Mr.. Mason
were true, but held that these things
were being constantly overcome by
the patient and ambitious business
colored men.
The Glee Club in making final pre-
paration for their initial public appear
ance which will be held at Shorter
church next Sunday evening at eight
o'clock. All members of the "Y" are
expected to be present and take spe-
cial seats which will be assigned to
them. The entire public is invited to
be present.
The meeting next Sunday afternoon
will be addressed by the Rev. T. s.
McMorris. d. D., the new pastor OF
Scott NJ. E. church. The program will
begin at four o'clock, and all men are
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
Coekpits In SeapIanes.

Stories of honOrs for heroes Of the
air show US that there are cockpits In
seaplanes, and so the word has ac-
quired a new meaning. Shakespeare.
sneering at his own Globe theater.
asked, Can this cockpit hold the vasty
fields of FranceY Later. the word
grew to medn place where nations
fight, so that poor Belgium has long
been the cockpit of Europe, while on
board ship 1t was place on the lower
deck peculiar to the surgeon and the
purser. On the seaplane 1t is peculiar
% the pilot or observer.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
"Father Of Fishes"

Probably the most famous Of oul
Ash culturists-by reason Of his long
service and remarkable success-was
Seth Green, familIarly known as the
'Fatker Of Fishes" His experiments
tegan In 1884, and he discovered the
so-called "dry method" of impregna-
tion SO extensively used In later-day
practical trout culture. His early work
wus done in the Caledonia creek hatch
cry. The artificial propagation Of shad
In the Connecticut river was success
fully attempted by Seth Green IN 1857.
W. w. Wood, in the American Ang-
Ter.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
Triumph Of Enolnee erInu,

One of the greatest engineering prof.
ects Of the world, the Suez canal, was
formally opened 48 years ago. Tho
canal cost $1OO,OOO,OOO. The festival
given by the khedive In commemOra-
tion of the opening of the canal cost
s23, 900 GOO. or a fourth as much as the
canal. Cairo was gaily decked for the
event, which was attended by the en-
peror Of Austria, the empress OF
France, and many other high person
ages. The engineering work Of the ca
nal was under the direction Of the
great French engineer, De Lesseps.
The canal is SS miles long.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
THE ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
David e. Over, DID,, Minister,
Telephones Y. eoo7. Y. 1877.
CHURCH NOTES.
Mrs. Viola Washington.

Sunday marked the beginning OF
our two weeks revival meetings. we
invite the cooperation of our Chris
tian friends to help in our enorts 10
win souls to Christ. The pastor Is
conducting the meetings. Those VINO
have heard Rev. Over know that MS
arguments are strong ones-they are
direct. intense, practical and convinc-
ing. At all times striking sin ana ex-
alting Christ They mirror the 1eei-
fngs of the speaker; they are heart
messages and bear the impress OF a
warming desire to help souls out OF
hondaRe into liberty. To hear his ser,
mons each evening will he beneficial
and will prove a spiritual tonic lor
everyone. Come and bring an uh-
saved friend. You are welcome.
Each service was largely attenaeh
last Sunday. The morning text, FOR
we must all appear before the JUG
ment seat of Christ; that everyone
may receive the things done IN HIS
body according to that he hath dohe'
whether it be good or bad. I'll ool'
2:lO. The pastor said IN part lnae
he was glad that 1t is before the
Judgment seat of Christ all mus.
aDDear-that DelOTe lHe Joo
evidences are brought up and Justice
meted out-where the searchl1ght Is
turned on. or the Xray of justice Is
turned into a life, bringing to the
surface past deeds. Human areu-
ments are nothing; the grounds OF our
righteous conduct sinking sand. one
drop of the blood of Jesus outweighs
all.
The discussion was forcetui one
Text was a portion of Luke IA ana ;,
Come. for all things are now reaos;
Added to the church: sisters ha.tls
Pinket, Matte Lewis, DR.. Morgan bee
vii during the evening services: MI
George Mathews confessed CHRIST loi
baptism. Those baptized were: Ger
aldine Link and Earl Pennington.
Communion was administered sun
day evening.
We we're glad to have visit with us
Sunday Mrs Fox, of Great Bend, Kan
sas and Mrs. Johnson. of California
The sick-list include brothers r. A
Duncan. Thos. Willis. Daniel Hodges
G. w. Washington and sisters Anna
Blackwell, Priscilla Williams and
brother Clayton Myers.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
HAGER's REMEDIES

II am Denver's representative for
the famous Hager's Medicines. Each
remedy 10 especially prepared by lead
ing medical specialists in various dis
eases. Call or write for full informa-
ton.
Mail orders promptly filled. Nine.
GIeaves, 2443 GfIpin st. Phone York
4o3sJ. Denver, Colo.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
Finest New Year Celebration.

The finest New Year celebration In
the world Is In Japan and China,
where before the clock strikes New
Years eve, every debt and account
must be paid. No good Chinaman or
Jap ever thinks of entering the new
year with an unpaid bill. Would that
we might emulate that form Of cele-
bration Ladies' Home Journal
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
Food Value Of Peanut.

The peanut is substantial food. si1
ounces Of shelled peanuts being said to
posseas food value of 2.3 ounces of
round steak, five ounces Goldfish. one
ounce rice. % ounces rye bread. 35.5
ounces spinach, SO ounces apples or
six ounces bacon. The peanut IL rich
in fat and also has mineral salts i'm
portant in the diet, such as phosphorus,
lime, sulphur and iron.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
IN MEMORIAM.

In dearest memory of our beloved
son and brother. Jesse Williams, who
departed this life April 8, 1915. :.
Relentless death amongst us comes
And bitter grief imparts.
1t took our darling from our home
But never from our hearts.
Mother, Sisters and Brothers.
Mrss P. Williams, 1916 Pearl st.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
HSpoonerionS.n

A "spoonerism" is turned-around
word. For instance. clergyman re-
Gently told his congregation that he
owed them deep graf of debtitude,"
and at wedding u young man asked
II 1t was Missionary to cuss the
BRIDE"
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
Tho State and Liberty.

The design of the state is not to
transform men into animals or au.
tomata from reasonable beings, but
rather that citizens may develop their
minds and bodies in security. {.
The true design of the state, then.
Is liberty.-Spinoza.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
Church News

Committee. Choral Club. Ushers Club,
and in fact the entire church. Are
you with us in our 81 1,4040 drive for
June 9th, 1918? II you are give the
B. Y. P. u. $4,000.
Sunday, April 14th. 1918, we are
driving for our church. Do not be a
Stacker We need the money.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13

Lodge Directory
=. 4 A. N. AN0 ITs AUxILIARiGS.
tits 9. Rector. q. H..
17ls Wsiton ST.
wn. sprHsus. q. Sect.
"a. 0ilpis u
Rocky Lit Lodge No. I.
lot and 3rd ANocdays Of each month
3s.s WsltoR 81
Hiraa Co,nmandsr1 -
End Tue.day of each month.
only) 1854 Arapahos St.
A,sonic Ccasistory. ust and srd
Tuesdays ~ - Goods BlAG.)
/. .en y .shsba Court,
End sLd 4th Friday Of each month.
(AhsrnooR) $3.50 Wslton St.
Evergreen Chapter No. %. o. E. 8
LIST and 3rd Tuesday Of each month.
(Afternorn) 1880 Wslton 81
Lone star Ch4pt0r " u. D.
First and Third Fridays in each week
month.
(Aftsrnoon) $3.50 Walton St
Centennial Lodee No. 1.
ind and 9TH Monday of each month.
1884 Arapahos st
KNIGHTS OF evrHiAs AND lrs
AUxlliARiEo.
Grand ofBooeo.
". Fl. Bess. Grand Chancellor.
Colorado 0prings. >olo.
Floyd F. Saith, u. X. Of r 4 ..
1851 Wslton.
Smith Lodge No. 10, K. Of p, meeta
the second and fourth Thursday
nights OF. each month, at mix Hall
18th An. .0Weshlngton.
FLOYD +. SMITH, @. q.
". r. RHODES. K. Of r. Q.
OLIVER ROYAL HOUSE NO. Z
mssts first Tuesday In saeh
at old Colony Hall.
MRS. OLIVER. Queen.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
Orioin Of Cotton Boil,

The pink boil worm. the worst enemy
known to the, cotton crop of India,
probably originated there. Later it was
found in Burma. Ceylon, Egypt and in
almost every other cotton district on
the globe.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
"oREpAREDNEs6."

Are you THoUoHTFUL7 Prepare
for tho future. DELAYS ARE DAN
GERoUS. insure today with the
UNION HEALTH AND ACCIDENT
CO., Denver. Colo. Greatest protse
ton at the lowest cost We invite
YOUR fullest Investigation.
II. L. MeclAiN. AGENT
Call Main 7762.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13

eHoRTER A. M. Z. CHURCH
Ger. 2A<h AvS. and Ogden e.
Phone Main 4S77.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13

MT. OLIVE BAPTIST MISSION
seth and Blake SseoseA. L }. JoNGe
PASTOR. PHONE CNAMPA ~.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13

COME TO BETHEL THE CHURCH
OF GOD, IN FIVE POINTS,
1856 Washington 9t.
Sunday School, 10 .. m. Preaching
at II q. m. and 1880 p. m. Como 70
the Bible Study Tuesday evenings At
1880. Come to the Prayer Meetings
Thursday evenings at 7:30. Tho
Spirit and tho Bride say CONE. Lot
him that heareth. say COME Let
him that is athirst. COME. Whosoevsr
viii let him. CONE!
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
THIRD SEvENTh-0Av AovRNTIST
CHURCH,
2o1? oLENARM PLACE

Y w G A BRANCH
SIS 18th st
Schedule fo< Week.
Sunday afternoon. 3:3o. v<spsrs..,
Monday evening. 9 p. NJ. nembers'
meeting.
Thursday evening. . p. m. Bible
clasa
Saturday evening. 3 D. N. Gym.
Dsy Nursery and Club Hsme, 1857
Garrison 81
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
DAUGHTERS OF TABERNACLE

Prince Of Peace Tabernacle No. 5ee
meets fst and 3rd Fridays In each ,
month at Old Colony Hail.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13

Sunday school. 9:4S q u.
Preaching. IL 4 m. and p. u.
Dpworth League. 6:46 p. N.
Midweek services. 8 o. N. Wednss-
REV. T. 8. MEMORIES, PASTOR.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13

Do Nolay Consistory meets Arts a.d
third Thursday nights Il Nippon Hall
7049 Champa st.
Mystic Shrine meets second and
fourth Thursday nights at Nippon
Hall 3o<S Champa st.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
MISSION WORK AND SUNDAY
ecHool At THiRTY.FlRoT
AND BLAKE o~REGTo.

Sunday School At 1850 p n.
PRECEDING It ; O'Clock.
Bb1e Tfai1fnG Class, 7:3e each m
day evening.
B1dsr u !. Clark. teachse.
Yod are ecrliAlly invited 70 each a
r. ". COLEMAN. secy.
4 ]. OA1IBTT. 9upG
The Denver star., 1918-04-13

MT. PLEAoANT Baptist MISSION
REV. c. A. MILLER, Pastor
2201 Arapahos 81
The Denver star., 1918-04-13

VoTT METhOOI0T EPI0COPAU
CHURCH, eos 26TH AVE.
Ger. Z1rd and laWvence ota
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH

647. A. q Reynolds. pastor.
Prone York 7647.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13

N c A BRANCH
2o00 0lsnarm Place
Phone Ee3S, 7. n 9. 4
cAuRch 81 :Ss HOLY Rg0eEM9H
Ger. 22n. Ave. and HSmbsISG
TtSAo York S7O1.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13

MIssIoN WORK AND SUNDAY
ocNool At THlNTr.PIHoT
AND BLAKE oTRGGT0.
The Denver star., 1918-04-13

SHILOH Baptist MISSION.
Corner Thlety-hrst and Walnut Sta
The Denver star., 1918-04-13

PEoPIE0' PRE9OYTGRIAN
CHURCH.
cSs. Washington and z3r6 AwsA
cer. z3rd o. and WashsnStsW Ave.
Phone York 3lSA
The Denver star., 1918-04-13
KNIGHTS OF TABOR

St. James Temple No. 467 meets lss
and 3rd Tuesdays Of each month.