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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
Finally Found "Choc"

There is a house near the long
viaduct in the second ward. where
the police some time ago found a
quantity OF "choc" beer. Yesterday
a woman telephone the station that
the people occupying the house had
made more beer. The police
made a search of the place but did
not find it. Shortly after they re-
turned, anotter telepaone message
came telling that the Chloe was
there. They made another search
and found six bottles in a gunny
sack along THE railroad and not on
the premises of the people accused.
The beer was confscated but no ar
rest made.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
French Nation Is Elated As
Result oils Divisions of Huns
Being Whipped and On Run

Paris, uly l9.-France is thrilled
by the news that on the fourth day
of the German offensive French
and American troops snatched the
initiative from the enemy by surprise
and soundly beat fifteen of his di-
visions on 30-mile front. 1t is
felt that Thursday marked the ebb
OF Germany's offensive power.
The official statements have been
brief and discreet, recording only
in general terms the most definite
results, but when the full details
are made public, it will be seen how
skillfully General Foch has out
generated the enemy who has been
puffed up by his recent successes.
General Foch, it is held here, not
only dealt a severe blow TO German
military prestige, but raised high
the hopes OF the allied nations.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19

Washington, uly lo.-In the army
casualty list today the following
southerners are included
Died from wounds:
PRIVATE JOSEPH KRENEK,
Ellinger, Texas;
Wounded severely:
SERGEANT JOSEPH A. BOYD
SCIPIO, OKLAHOMA.
The complete list follows:
Killed in action. Sergeant Ralph
Barker, Mt. Vernon, Ind; Privates
Louis U. Charter, Manchester, N.
H.; Albert +. Dralle, Seward, Kan. !;
William Duffy, Minerville, Pa; Err
win Martinson, Anchor, H.;
Died from wounds Cook Grin +.
Amundson, Gruver, Ia; Privates
Wilford !. Breckenridge, New Rich
mon, Wis.,; Clarence A. Euper,
Woodland, Mich; Willie Harris,
August, Ga; Stanwood +. Hill,
Reading, Mass. Ross J. Jones, Par
rott, Ga; Joseph J. Krenek, Elm
ger, Texas.
Died from accident and other
rcauses: Sergeant Lowell D. Valen-
tine, Minneapolis. MINI.
Wounded Severely.
Lieut.. James M. Wilson, Kalama-
zoo, Mich; Sergeants Joseph A.
Boyd, Scipo, Oklahoma; Napoleon
V. Davis Ideal, Ca; Homer l.. Es-
kew, Dixon Springs, Ills; Clyde A..
Hale, New Market, Tenn. Thos. d.
Holcomb, Union, S. c.; Tom Pol !?
man, New York City; Corporals.
VIM. c. Clark, Philadelphia; Louis
Confessore, Newark, N. J.; Thos.
w. Dolan, Worcester, Mass; Her
bert A. Held. Philadelphia; Harry
Jett, Joelton, Tenn; Harry f. Jew
EFT, North Bangor, N. Y. = David L.
McCracken, Clearheld, Pa; Gilbert
l.. Sutton. Ludington, Mich; Ed
ward J. Wills, Brooklyn; Wagner
Richard p. Fennessey, Philadelphia
Privates: Joe Accapezzata, Segge,
Italy; Frank J. Aigeltinger, Syra
cuse, n. Y; Henry {. Avery, Ro-
chester, N. Y; James Amoratis,
Megara, Greece; Clarence l.. Bell,
Baltimore; Lloyd F. Blair, BARLEY,
Neb.; Joseph II. Bolts, Hurdland,
Mo-; Claire A. Brady Cleveland, o.;
Paul Breen, San Diego, Calf; Paul
P. Costas, Chicago John DAILY, Jer-
sey City, n. j.; Arthur B. Davis,
Industrial, w. Va; George G.. De
Roy. Lewiston, Maine; VIM. A. FL
kins, Fayetteville. N. c.; Michael
Montana, Garfield N. j.; Glen w.
Godfrey Luverne, Ia; Jno. J. Coll
New York City; Nit Joseph, Chica-
go; Martin M. Kelly, Brooklyn;
Charley Lavancha, .Gouverneur, N.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19

SO completely were the Germans
surprised that the Franco-Ameri-
cans advanced in places two miles
in the first hour. They continued
their progress in the afternoon in
the teeth of growing resistance. The
average depth of the gains for the
whole day was between three and
four miles. At some poitns the al
lies advanced FIVE miles, according
to latest advices from the front.
The allied gains southwest OF Sois-
sons will prevent the enemy from
using the railways to Laon, Cha
teau Thierry and Rheims, and along
the Aisne which are OF vital i'm
portance to him Soissons is the key
stone of the German system, and 1t
$ thought the enemy will throw in
the highest forces in an attempt to
ward off the present danger.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
pFRANCE FIXES
WITH CONFIDENCE
(Reciprocal News Service, 13 Queen
Anne's Gate, London. Relayed
by X. c. Office.)
BY George T. Bye.

Paris, (Via London), July 10
France is fizzing with confidence
in victory, like newly uncorked
champagne. Each sparkle, each Joy
bubble, means an American. The
French accept the Americans as
the most marvellous nation in. the
world, unconquerable, capable of
defeating the Hun alone, if neces-
sary.
| have talked with many French,
in the country and in Paris. They
estimate the military situation this
way: The British hold the northern
front incontestably. French sectors
are firm and spirited. Americans
come to rescue the world from Il
deadlock. The French do not look
for a single American setback. They
believe the the Germans desperate
" fear the Americans and that
American enterprises, under French
and British leadership. will soon
start and smash Hun resistance.
They were beginning to disbelieve
in the imminence OF a German drive
a sthe Germans might be going on
a defensive in view of the American
reinforcements. General opinion is
that the war will go through the
winter, although some expect a
surprise finish.
From several sources | have
heard marvellous story OF Ameri-
can efficiency. 1t is told about the
first boat docked. Quickly a gi-
gantic crane was unloaded. In a
few minutes the crane plucks bun
dies of rails out of the hold and en-
gineers lay rails with lightning
speed. The crane makes another
grab and lifts out locomotive, de-
posting il on rails. Steam is quick
Is generated in the engine while the
crane unloads car upon car filled
with soldiers, guns and supplies.
Within two hours the train is on its
wav to the battle front. Such is
their native conception of Ameri-
can energy.
Paris is unaffected by her trial.
at least on the surface. Although
part of the population is evacuated.
the streets are crowded with gay
throngs. Restaurants and thcaters
are doing a huge business. Shops
are jammed with Shoppers. There IS
no sign of raid wreckage. no appar-
ent effect of the Big Bertha bonn
bardment Ii is the same old won
derful. exquisite Paris, fortified
with staunch determination and an
enthusiasm newly revived by the
crescendo of the American effort. |
The spirit of Paris is unconquer-
able
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19

Paris, uly l9.-Military commen-
tators are unanimous in calling
Thursdays Franco-American ad-
vance success but deprecate
jumping to conclusions, as the battle
is still going on.
Henri Bidou says the fact that the
German reserves intended to support
the offensive on July IS, have rushed
to the rescue of General Won Boehm
makes the continuation of the enc
my drive toward Epernay difficult.
What will the enemy do ?" adds
Birou. will he attempt to continue
the offensive maneuvers southwark
while defending himself on the west,
or will he, on the other hand, slack
en- his hold? Will he attempt TO
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
Has LudendouG:S Success
OfPast Blinded His Strategy

countcr-maneuvre We have arrived
at the moment when the manipula-
ton of the French divisions is going
to be decisive and in that game
we may believe that the last word
had not been said.
Colonel de Thomasson writes that
common prudence dictated that
General Ludendorff should keep
forces in reserve to parry thrust
on the right flank. By the resistance
which the French meet, he adds, it
will be known if this elementary pre-
caution was taken.
1t may be asked, he concludes, ii
the infatuation which seized Ludcn-
dorff after a long series of sue
cesses has not led him to make ia
tai blunders.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
PRINCE LICHNOWSKY
LOSES SEAT WITH LORDS

Amsterdam July l9.-Prince Lich-
nowsky. German ambassador in
London at the outbreak of the war,
whose disclosures attributing re-
sponsibility to Germany for bring
ing on of the conflict brought him
into disfavor at home, has been per-
manently excluded from member
ship in the Prussian House of Lords,
according to the Dusseldorf Mach
richten. A minority Of the members
voted for the temporary exclusion
OF the prince.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
ITALIAN AVIATORS
AGAIN BOMB POLA

Vienna. July i9.-(Via Lon
don Admission is made in the
Austrian official communication
issued today that Italian airmen
again have bombed Pola, Aus
tria's naval base on the Adriatic.
The communication follows:
EARLY Wednesday several
squadrons of enemy airplanes
and scaplanes dropped about
200 bombs on Pola. Two per-
sons were killed and several
wounded. The damage was in
significant"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
FOUND HE HAD TIME
TO GO TO JAIL

Clarence Wilson, young negro
who insisted he had no time to go to
jail as he was registered and the
government had called him, was
mistaken. He is in Jail with thirty
day sentence hanging over his head.
He was to leave at 3 o'clock this
morning but about 2 o'clock the
police found him paying farewell
visit to Lovey Brown and arrested
both. Lovey was fined $40 and he
started back to Jail wondering just
what the government would do to
him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
Accused of Lettering.

S. Gilchrist was in police court
this morning charged with trespass-
ing on the Santa Fe right OF way
and lettering in the residence dis
trict at 1880 last night. He was
sentenced to serve thirty days in
jail. He said he was a boiler maker
and sheet iron worker, earned $3.50
per day when he worked. but that
he could find no work to do. The
mayo rassured him this is no time
for idlers TO be at large.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
Accused of Stealing Bicycle

Joe Adams, a l2-yearlold boy,
was arrested yesterday afternoon,
by Policeman James Chancellor and
taken to the county Jail. 1t is alleged
he stole a bicycle from a boy named
Otto Jones. The police expect to
recover the bicycle today although
the boy persistently denied having
any knowledge OF it.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
$40 Fine When Convicted
OF Beating His Wife

Ike Jones was fined $40 and costs
in Justice Bourland's court when
he entered a plea of guilty to a
charge of assault and battery He
was alleged to have whipped his
wife. He paid the amount of the fine
and costs and was released.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19

Paris July l9-The Intentionally give little IN
formation in regard battle going and the results OBJ
tanned They themselves generally to the official state
ment All enthusiastic the success obtained
By taking initiative it held General Foch has COM
the moment of boasng that they were
delivering assault to use the reserves A e
noint and time selected by the generallsslmo
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19

enemy communications, may be
content to hold the territory won
without attempting to push the ad-
vanage. further.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
american Dead And
Wounded In France

Y; Jno. ]. Leary Buffalo, N. Y;
Ernest G.. Lenotte, Lawrence Mass. !;
VIM. S. Butteral, Princess, Ky;
William Mahr. .Jr, Yonkers, n.
Y; oe Mead McDonough, n. ";
Romie H. Miller, Spencer, w. Va;
Viggo l.. Olsen, Minden, Neb. !;
Szczepan Pajcwski, Natrona, Pa. /;
Jno. S. Partridge. Wallingford,
Conn; Michael J. Raymer, Utica,
N. L.; Clarence A. Reed. Fall River
Mass; Ira Z. Rich, Carbondale,
H.; Edward Riley Utica, N. ";
Mike Robak, Utica, n. Y: Glenn c.
Ross, Parsons, Kan; Claude M.
Scott, Maysville Ky; James ID.
Swik, Junior, w. Va; Albert A.
Tack, Brooklyn, Iowa; Orson B.
Thayer. Opportunity Wash; Fern
ley +. Neale, Hazelton, Pa. Elmer
Zeiler, Fairhaven, Pa;
Missing in action: Private Wal
ter X. Stanton. Wakeeny, Kansas.
Marine Corps.
Washington, July l9.-The ma
rine corps casualty list today shows
two Texans, as follows:
Killed in action:
PRIVATE VIM. H. BROWN,
ll02 Thir,y-third street, Galveston.
PRIVATE JOHN p. THOMP-
son, 1908 Clay avenue, Houston,
Texas.
Killed in action: Sergts. John L.
Kilgellon, Canton, Ohio; Henry
Vets, Boston; Privates William II.
Brown, ll02 Thirty-third street,
Galveston, Texas; Chas. R. Burns,
Duquesne, Pa; Joseph +. Dowling,
Philadelphia; Wigbert A. Fien,
Gates, N. Y; Edward P, Forbes,
Windsor, Colo; David Goldberg,
Brooklyn; Albert f. Jones. Troy,
N. Y; Maroni Kleinman, Toquoi-
vile, Utah; Robert R. Lanham,
Detroit; William F. Peloubet,
Asheville, N. c.; William J. Re-
sendes, Bodega, Cal; John p.
Thompson. 1908 Clay avenue Hous-
ton, Texas; David G.. Visited, Du-
luth, Mimi; Michael Zippay, Char
leroi, Pa.
Died of wounds received in ac-
ton: Corps. Oscar J. Moore, Ok
ford, Ark; Gail O. Phillips, Her
kimer, N. Y; Privates Archibald ID.
Benners, Amber, Pa; Arthur Card
Madison, N. J.; William A. Clark,
St. Louis; Joseph Danielson, Chi
cago; Mckinley Deaton, BARRIERS
vile, KY; Bert Gordon (no adj
dress) Alton Z. Muncey, Provi-
dence, R. l.; John Alaska. Roches-
ter. N. Y; Edmund M. Wilson,
Pittsburgh.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
Woodnen Circle.

Regular meeting of Woodmen
Circle tonight at $50 Business
of importance. Every member urg-
ed to be present.
Mrs Bird Sandlin Guardian.
Mrs. Callie Smith, Clerk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
MACHINE GUN
COMPANY WILL
Be MUSTERED IN
GUARD AND u.
S. ARMY OFFICER WILL
INSPECT NEW UNIT.

Maj. c. f. Barrett, juoge advo-
cate, second regiment, National
Guard of Oklahoma, and Lieut..
Joseph Kelleher. thirty-seventh in
fantry, U. S. A., will be in Ardmore
tomorrow to muster and inspect
the machine gun company, third
regiment, at Convention hall at
I 80 o'clock tomorrow night.
There are about 20 names on the
enlistment roll, but several more
are needed to insure the acceptance
OF the company at inspection.
Roll of Honor.
The following have enlisted;
William J. Cassidy.
Albert X. Harris.
William A. Worley.
Clinton O. Bum.
Andy Hutchins.
Higgins Clay.
Harvey D. Thompson,
Mark G.. McKinsey,
John II. Perkins.
Harlan c. Herndon.
Harry Rogers.
Dow c. Webb.
Carl V. Jones.
Marshall +. Cleveland.
Horace S. Rippy.
Robert b. Warren.
Wesley Lester.
Lester s. Grindle.
Joseph c. billiard.
Oscar a. Shumate.
George Freshour.
Abil Childers.
Charles c. Ingram.
Nathan Tudor.
Thomas c. Salee.
Jess Mills.
Frank Mangum.
Ernest Kerr.
James S. Keller.
Dude f. Herring.
Lester L. Harvey.
Frank M. Givens.
Will Nash.
Edward B. DENIES.
Sam Deem.
Clinton l.. Deem.
Frank M. Culwell.
Henry Brown.
Harvey Birdsall.
Fred Watts.
Dock Smith.
Charles +. Stewart.
Thomas J. Shocklcy,
Oscar Pate.
Ben J. Porch.
Norman Leach.
JAMS s. Barnett.
Gaddis M. Williams.
Charles w. Clay.
Jack Hammond.
John NJ. Vance.
c. c. Lynch.
Frank Dickey.
Bowen Dennis.
X. w. Melvin.
L. c. Tedder.
Oley Dawson.
WilliaI Coleman.
amcs Stafford.
l.. Mark Dickey.
Tams p. Burney.
ames n. Patterson.
Obey Dunn.
Burleigh Johnson.
Rudy X. Holtzen.
Fred Argo.
William NJ. Dutton.
Erwin r. LAYERS.
Paul Michael
Jack Herbert Brown.
Fred Andrews.
Paul Evans.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19

London, July l9.-Success OF the
Franco-American counter offensive
has altered the entire situation on
the Champagne front. The whole
German line from Chateau Thierry
to Rheims, the dispatches from the
battle front point out, is dependent
on the railroads which the French
now dominate.
Supplies for the German forces
around Chateau Thierry must now
be carried 20 to 80 miles by road.
1t will be vcrS serious business
for the Germans to remain in this
salient, according to all accounts,
They not only will have TO discon-
t;rue all their plans for the often
sive here. but probably will be fore
ed to fall back 4 considerable dis
tance. The German offensive thus
has been turned into a repulse, the
advices from the front say, and may
now be turned into a German de-
feat.
The Germans it is contended, Will
have to fight hard to stave off
rout AL to extricate themselves.
This means that the entente allies
have completely neutralized his
group of armies.
With the American orce On
the Aisne- Marne Front, July l9.-
y p. n. By the Associated Press
One OF the towns taken by the
Americans last night was Vierzy,
six miles south of Scissors. Towns
to the north and south of this were
also taken in the carrying out OF
the plan to straighten the entire
line on the Soissons-Chateau Thier-
~ front.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19

Nevdore says her daughter has a
great ear for music.
Mrs. Naybor-Well, tina. would
Mt be SO bad if she didn't think
she had a voice for it, too.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
LIBERTY BONDS.

/ am paying the highest market
price for Liberty Bonds. See me if
you want to sell. J. M. Miller, ll3
East Main St Phone 1888.
l5-lGD&W
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19

American troops have been reported unoffcay having
reached BuZancy advance of miles, which would bring
them across both the road and the railway mentioned
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
ALLIED DRIVE CONTINUES
ANDTH HUN IS ON THE RUN
Continued From Page ~

by cavalry They advanced through in the reeang
enemy line and established themselves villages farther
ahead.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
WEATHER FORECAST

Ardmore and vicinity: Tonight
fair. warmer; Saturday fair,
warmer.
Oklahoma: Tonight fair
warmer in west portion; Sa;ur-
day fair, warmer.
East Texas: Tonight and Sat-
urday generally fair.
West Texas: Tonight and
Saturday generally fair. rising
temperature north portion.
Local Temperature.
Maximum temperature yester-
day o5 degrees; minimum last
night 6S.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19

Not the Organ She Used
Boston Transcript: Caller-Mrs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-19
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
GEO. w. BOWLING. DEMOCRAT

A native Texan. Was reared in Ken
tucky Has lived in Oklahoma since
before statehood. He is an ex-Blue
Jacket and will frame laws for the pro
lection OF our returned soldiers.
political Advertising
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-17
Taking Liberty Loan Bonds In Trade

Il hope that the merchants of the
country, upon a more careful consid
Grafton of the subject, will discontinue
their efforts to sell merchandise and
take Liberty Loan Bonds in payment"
says Secretary McAdoo.
The Secretary states that he has no
doubt that merchants offering to take
Liberty Loan Bonds in exchange for
merchandise are actuated by patriotic
motives, but that such transactions
tend to defeat a primary object of the
bonds sales, as they discourage thrift
and increase expenditures. Bonds so
taken In exchange in most cases are
Immediately sold in the open market
which tends to suppress the market
price and adversely affects sales of
future issues.
The strongest efforts are made by
the Treasury Department to have
these Government bonds purchased
for permanent investment by the peo-
pie and paid for out of savings, thus
not only providing funds for the Gov
eminent but effecting conservation of
labor and material; exchanging
them for merchandise therefore de-
feats this purpose.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-17
SkOwhegan Can Have More Sugar

This paper is advised by those who
are in authority, with regard to food
stuff distribution for Maine. that if
orr grocers will make the necessary
report they can relieve the present
sugar shortage for Skowhegan. We
presume the same process would APP
ply for other Somerset county towns.
We would ask our Skowhegan dealers
or users of sugar to report to us, i'm
mediately, the following PARTICULARS
]. Names and addresses of whole
saler or wholesalers through whom
supplies are usually obtained
2. Present stock on hand, with
dealer reporting, or expected by him
for early arrival.
3. Quantity needed to supply reg
ular trade.
4. Any other comments which may
aid in solving the problem.
If dealers will make the above re-
port, we will see that it is placed at
once in the hands of the proper party.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-17
. Mrs. VI. +. Webb

Word has been received in Show
hogan of the death of Mrs. Mary F.
(Talbot) Webb, who passed away last
Friday night at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Lawley in Somerville,
Mass. The deceased was native of
Massachusetts, and was the widow of
Abner Webb. During the life time of
her husband the couple moved to
Scion and following his demise she
moved to Skowhegan with her daugh-
ter. Miss Agnes T. Webb. The
daughter became the wife of Ira A.
Norton, a prominent clothing dealer
Of Skowhegan. She died several
years ago. After her death Mrs.
Webb returned to Massachusetts and
has since made her home with Mr.
and Mrs. Lawley.
Mrs. Webb Is survived by four
brothers, all of whom reside in the
vicinity of Boston. Her son-in-law,
Mr.. Norton, with whom she lived for
several years while in Skowhegan,
left Saturday sor Somerville to attend
the funeral
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-17
Matter to Come Up Before Commits
sioners on Friday Next

It is altogether possible that the
older Patterson toll bridge at Madison
will soon be a thing of the past; not
as a bridge but as a source of revenue
The present proprietors of this span
across the Kennebec have petitioned
to the County Commissioners to have
it taken over by the county and the
matter will come up for consideration
before that body next Friday.
At recent session of the Maine
Legislature the sum of $4,000 was
voted to repair the bridge in case it
should be taken over by the county.
II seems that toll bridges are fast
becoming a thing Of the past. 1t
wasn't so many years ago that 1t cost
IA man something to drive his team
from one side of the Kennebec to the
other at Norridgewock. The bridges
themselves, many of them, have dis
appeared but in other cases it IS the
toll that is passing into history The
Patterson bridge was built more than
century ago and altho it has bel
repaired several times, 1t is showing
the marks of old age
Thousands have passed over the old
bridge and have deposited their mite
oi+ ha nth 1a
fee charged for the privilege of get
ting across the Kennebec. Like all
institutions of its kind the prices for
conveyance have varied according to
the type of vehicle which was to cross
Foot passengers are charged a small
er fee than are teams. The law pre-
vents rapid travel across toll bridges
and smoking on such bridges Is al
solutely prohibited.
Those who have grown up in the
vicinity of Patterson bridge pay their
toll as naturally as they would pay
for any other necessity. 1t has be-
come 4 port of their existence, But
there are those from outlying districts
who have been known to balk little
AT the idea of paying out real money
for the sake of crossing one OF Ma
lures highways. 1t is at all times
necessary to charge toll unless the
bridge IS owned by the town county
or State. 1t must be maintained in
some manner and moneys used for
its maintenance are gathered from the
tolls.
1t would not be surprising if the
old Patterson bridge would Soon be
taken over by the county but this can
be better determined following the
meeting of the Commissioners on Fri
day.