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The Republican journal., 1918-11-28
JACKSON.

Mrs. Frank Thorndike of Dixmont has
visited Mrs. E. E. Morton.
The Red Cross met Wednesday, Nov.
18th, with Mrs. H. E. Chase
Miss Lurlene Hillman of Troy has been
the guest of Mrs. Ada Thompson.
Ralph Batchelder recently spent week
with his sister, Mrs. H. S. Morton.
Mrs. Lyman Stevens has been visiting
her niece, Mrs. Percy Peavy of City
point.
Miss Pearl Chase recently spelt several
days in Knox, the guest of Mrs. Willis
Richardson.
A. V. Ellis has moved his family to
Swanville where he has contract to
saw large amount of lumber.
A. C. Roberts, Henry Stevens, H. S.
Morton, Perham Amsden, Arthur and
Emery Amsdel and Oren Lovely have
returned from few days hunting trip.
Ina and Willard Roberts, Ethel and Ida
Jones, Merle Wright, Doris, Hattie and
Fred Mckinley attended the Boys and
Girls Local contest in Belfast Nov. 9th
and 9th. All were among the prize win
nerS.
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28

E. J. vose was in Liberty on business
Nov. 18th.
Up. Critics, who has been sick with the
grip, is convalescent.
The Red Cross held their last meeting
with Mrs. Edith Small.
Mrs. Myra Bryant has visited her
daughter, Mrs. Nathan Vose.
Mrs. Matte Cross from Lagrange visit
ed her sister, Nellie Banton, a few DAYS
ago.
The Freedomites had their celebration
Nov. 18th. They had a grand time and
had dance in the evening.
Mrs. Rebecca Webster had a paralytic
shock Nov. 18th which paralyzed her
throat. She is 88 years old.
Mr.. Hart has finished work for Florine
Small and has hired with the Freedom
Lumber Company for the winter.
The Freedom Lumber Company and the
Banton Brothers are rushing business in
these mills and what they are greatly in
need of is more help.
Mrs. Sarah j. Smith from Lagrange
will pass the winter with her niece Nellie
Banton. Mrs. Smith is Sc years old and
can see to read and sew without glasses.
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28

81 am not in the habit of praising
any material medicine as I am an
advocate of New Thought, but some
time ago, had such bad attack of
Liner and Stomach Trouble that I
gave up thinking l did not have it,
and took natural medicine, 'Fruit-a-
tives' or Fruit Liver Tablets.
Most gratifying z0as tile result. 1t
ACKNOWLEDGMENT stomach trouble,
cleaned up my yellowish complexion
and put new blood in my body.
While [ am no backslider from
New Thought, 1 feel there may be
times when help to nature may be
necessary; and if so, L believe that
'Fruit-a-tives' is the highest result of
New Thought in incidence.
e. A. YOUNG, Schenectady; N. Y.
Soc. a box, 6 for $3.50, trial size 25c.
At dealers or from FRUIT A-TIVES
Limited, OGDENSBURG. N. Y.
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28
LIBERTY.

L. F. Hurd was business visitor in
Belfast Thursday.
W. D. Sanford who recently passed
a week in Boston has returned.
DR.. Vickery of Belfast was in town re-
Gently on professional business.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bradstreet were
business callers in Belfast not long ago.
Mr. and Mrs. George Dow of Morrill,
recently visited Mr. and Mrs. c. B.
Knowlton.
Miss Frances Post who has been pass
ing the summer with her grandfather, L.
F. Hurd, has returned to Augusta.
Mrs. Ernest Bowen and infant daugh-
ter Marion, of Morrill,, spent few days
recently in town with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Claude B. Knowlton.
Rev. Charles W. Martin, pastor of the
Methodist church in Belfast, gave very
interesting and practical sermon in the
Baptist church Sunday evening, Nov.
18th. Owing to the incle mency of the
weather few people got out but those
who did were richly repaid. Mr.. Martin
was the guest over night at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Hurd.
Eighteen members of the Boys and
Girls Agricultural Club attended the con-
vention at Belfast recently All say
they were delightfully."- entertained by the
| citizens and much pleased with the
prizes that was awarded them. They
gave an exhibit of their work at San
ford's Hall, Friday evening, Nov. 15
each one reading their story. Mr.. ane
Mrs N. S. Donahue of Belfast were
present. Mr.. Donahue made some inter.
esting remarks at the closing of the ex-
ercises.
Sunday, Nov. 10th, at the church the
people of Liberty had the pleasure OF lis
tening to Rev. A. E. Wilson and Dr. w. L.
West of Belfast who gave short addresses
in the interest of the United War Work
Drive. Music was furnished by Ralph l.
Morse, Mrs. C. M. Hurd, Miss Susan A
Copp and Mr.. John Sanford, with Miss
Katherine Sanford at the organ. Mrs
Ethel Sherman who was chairman of the
work for Liberty, with her assistants, have
been able to put the town much over it!
allotment. The amount will be given IL
the county report.
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28
ROSCOE G. WEYMOUTH

The friends of Mr.. r. G. Weymouth
were shocked to learn of his sudden
death which occurred at his home in
morrill, on Monday, Nov. nth. Although
Mr.. Weymouth had not been in good
health for the past two years, he was
feeling as well as usual on the day of his
death and was engaged in doing his
chores in the barn at the time he was
stricken with a shock from which he
never regained consciousness. Mr.. Wey-
mouth was born in Morrill, rs years ago
on the old Weymouth homestead where
he lived. He was the son of George and
Polly (JohnsoD Weymouth and was one
of Morrill's most successful farmers and
stock raisers, always living on the old
homestead, which together with ad-
ditional adjoining land purchased, he had
developed into one of the best farms in
town. A man who always took deep
interest in the welfare of his town which
he had served as one of its municipal Of
ficers for many years, quiet and unas-
Stunning in manner, man of sterling integ-
rity, he was honored and respected by all
who knew him. In his death Morrill, has
lost an upright citizen and kind neighbor,
his family kind and loving father where
his presence will be sadly missed, and
whose memory will long be cherished by
all who knew him. Mr.. Weymouth is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. A. B.
Hatch of Morrill, and Miss Myrtle Wey-
mouth who had been her fathers house,
keeper and companion for several years,
one sister Mrs. Lewis Jackson of Morrill,,
and one grandson, Vaughan A. Hatch.
Funeral services were from his late resi-
dence in Morrill,, Rev. and Mrs. Nathan
Hunt officiating, one selection beautiful
Isle of Somewhere favorite hymn of
the deceased, was sweetly rendered by
Mrs. Leroy Paul, and the mass of beauti-
full flowers bore silent tribute of the low
ing esteem of relatives, neighbors and
friends.
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28

so can do my house work without any
difficulty. / advise any woman VINO Is
afflicted with female troubles to give
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound trial and it will 90 as much Tor
them. Mrs. MARIE BOYD, l42l 9TH
ST., N. E., Canton, Ohio. :.
Sometimes there are serious condi-
tons where a hospital operation is the
only alternative, but on the other hand
SO many women have been cured by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after
doctors have said that an operation was
necessary every woman who wants
to avoid an operation should give II a
trying ordeal.
If complications exist, write to Lydia
E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass,
for advice. The result of many years
experience is at your service.
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28
TROY.

Saturday night, Nov. 10th, ten pound
baby girl came to make her home with
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Myrick.
Jacob Wayning has moved to the Levi
Bagley place at Troy Corner.
Miss Angie Garcelon has recently spent
the week with her sister, Mrs. Bradford,
in Auburn.
Dr. and Mrs. George Stevens of Stock
ton, well known in Troy, left Nov. 18th
for their winter home in Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Folsom of Pitts
field, who recently recovered from in
fluenza and pneumonia, are at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. chester
Hillman.
Mrs Lizzie Hopkins of Plymouth, after
much suffering, passed away Friday, Nov.
18th. Her sisters, Mrs. T. W. Halves OF
Troy and Mrs. E. E. Bagley of Boston,
remained with her to the last. Services
were held at her late home Sunday, Rev.
William Snow of Newport officiating.
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28

and long tubular, as well as draped shapes.
Hanging tails ana animal forms in fox
scarfs are very modish, while there is NO
end to the variety Of small coates, stoles
and fichu collars.
A Revival.
An odd revival is seen in dress with
high Medici collar and no sleeves. Tho
arm holes are simply corded and the arms
left quite uncovered, with gloves or any
drapery. This is a revival of style Of
dress popular in the COS, but hardly worth
while unless the arm is exceptionally
beautiful, and even at that uneraceful.
LUCY CARTER
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28
ASTORIA
T.. Infants and Children
,,jse For Over 3OYears
:. s ....' G@zZSx
!. svANYlLLE CENTER.

B-.- AIe1 IS caring for Mrs.
Bob NornH
ill., Ea- and family now occupy
| geBsra house.
Il Barden returned to he1
kn WiateTport Nov. 18th.
H. lIt7. there was victory sing at
| spsns which was greatly enjoyed
lpten'
h Ollie Narden Littleield of Massa-
Ipv taa 4uest Of her parents, Mr..
! Ns Horace harden.
n ndgrs. II. P. White were in Win
tnSnis. to visit Mrs. C. B. Jewett,
m',!y returned from the Paine
h-s town Of Swanville celebrated
kNYn=v, in full measure the even
ttN llrh A general holiday was
(mBlAs schools in the afternoon
|M5 the eltlzens in town met at the
EhI.rlle evening, which was very
Et7 decorated with bunting. A fine
fnn Vas gwen by the young people
tpIQuc songs sung by all. Patriotic
Eclss s-r5 made by several, and when
'hader, A Z Nickerson, called fol
scheers they nearly raised the roof.
ss was more noise and enthusiasm
lts Town ever knew before. A fine
Elcaady and cigars was passed ano
% and old enjoyed a social dance.
The stage was the Kaiser with his
companion. his Satanic Majesty
Fog.am Of the evening wound uI
itF burning IN effigy of the ex-
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28
NORTH ISLESBORO.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Burgess of Belfast
were visitors in town recently.
Mr.. Riley Haynes left the 10th for West
Somerville, Mass, to spend the winter.
Mrs. Rebecca Coburn is stopping with
Mrs. Adrianna Bunker for an indefinite
time.
The house and barn owned by Mrs.
Elzina Knowlton were burned to the
ground recently.
Mrs. Leavitt and daughter, who with
Mr.. Leavitt have been spending the sum-
mer at Point Comfort in the Warren bum
galow, have gone to Bangor for the WIN
ter.
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28

T ns is no respector of per-
,da majority of the ills affecting
can be traced back to kidney
tho ss are the most important or
fisr, Oooy' They are the filterers,
,'is, of your blood.
81 4 yea is usually indicated by
cp Slkeepiessness, nervousness, de-
ja;n uaackache, stomach troubles,
graus, and lower abdomen, gall
J. el' rbeumatism, sciatica and
d wa, arrangements are natures
ION 'a u You that the kidneys need
i ii, should use GOLD MEDAL
CAPSULES Immediately. The
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28
Liberty Loans.

The total subscriptions to the last Lib
erty Loan were Sc, $50 047, 900, an over
subscription of 1899, 047. 900.
This makes the fourth Liberty Loan by
far the greatest war loan ever floated by
this or any other government. For the
fourth consecutive time in the last IL
months of war the American people have
given more than the government asked
to finance the war programme. Including
the four Liberty Loans and war savings,
the nation has raised $17,852, 600, 900 in
popular loans, and this does not take into
consideration over-subscriptions which
were not accepted.
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28
, NOT YOUR HEART
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS

soothing, healing oil stimulates the kid
neys, relieves inflammations and destroys
the germs which have caused it. Do not
wait until tomorrow. Go to your drug
gist today and insist on GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules. In twenty four
hours you should feel health and vieor
returning and will bless the day you first
heard of GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil.
After you feel that you have cured
yourself, continue to take one or two cap
sules each day, SO as to keep in first GLASS
condition and ward off the danger of
other attacks.
AK for the original imported GOLD
MEDAL brand. Three sizes. Money re-
funded.if they do not help you.
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28

Will LllC 4uk VI LUZ
everyone wears or wants to.
Vests and Aprons.
Vests of contrasting materla d
color, and those that begin above the bell
as vests and finish as small aprons, are a
favorite establishment for an otherwise
plain costume. These are made of all
sorts of materials and are severely plain
in tailored finish or elaborate in any de-
gree fancied. Considerable use is made
of fur, in this connection, as in almost
every other. Fur is the winter garnlture
par excellence.
Top Goats of all Lengths.
Top coats of all lengths from the hip
down to garments that hide the dress
skirt, and the all fur garment is more
than ever desirable possession.
Hudson seal or dyed muskrat keeps its
lead for the conservative standard gar
ment, and considerable vogue exists for
loose box cut coat, with or without belt
or half belt, that becomes almost anyone.
Short very full coats of the longer haired
furs like mink, natural squirrel and musk
rat, are built on very cape like lines, and
capes in these and other furs like skunk
and marten, are popular with the best
class of buyers here. / was told at Shaynes.
White furs are comparatively rare, es-
pecially white foxes, and there is great
demand for gray tones in mole and chin
chilla.
Minks are again favored for whole
coats and all sorts of sets and trimmings.
Muffs come in a variety of shapes and
sizes, from small melons, barrel bolster
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28
KNOX.

pas Abbott is quite sick with in
Hl.
US Mildred Webb was a recent guest
l''ats in Bangor.
Mss Ethel Bucklin is working in Au-
" tanning for nurse.
0 Ayra Emerson is visiting her
pa'eI Clara IN Bucksport.
'S Addie b. Cross spent the week.
'SRh relatives in Searsmont.
4A fearl Chase of jackson was a re-
N'les5 of Mrs. Willis Richardson.
'~ Alice /. Aborn of Belfast was a
\, rsFao guest of Mr.. and Mrs. B. L.
M. H Wentworth was at home re-
n. ~ III short furlough from Camp
|, many friends of Miss Ella Frye
h. '"IcAed and grieved to learn of his
| M ~, G7ath at her home in Montville,
~ gapllS Of Knox Station school or
ssn aScnoo league Nov. 18th with the
hi + o'icefs: President, Mrs. Flora
i Flan Se Tres, Wallace Ward; Sec'y
iert .gulSe Shlbles; Tres, Mark Shibles
4rIa i,llent committee, William Whit
spsr '' Slt and Myra Patterson and
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28

SulL OA AAs6S wv
doctors decided
that / would have
to go through an
operation before l
could get well.
"My mother, who
had been helped by
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound, advised me
to try 1t before sub
hitting to an opera
ton. Itrelieved me
from NV troubles
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28
THoRNDIkE.

,,'p'' was in "''''''''' Nov
mas a caller in Brooks
Beein' W.
lHh nc IS very sick with heart
..u was in Waterville
W. 5;scips is visiting her sis
n l. PhiIb'i'h, b.. ,..n visit.
E,pis IN orl'nd. mrs.. 81 Maui
f' D'' IN a two months vacation
! 'V prooks was in town last
,,.H Of nlVV"'
fiuD aver a chimney for Ross
Tree Camp Fire girls present.
EPD' ..;rh = ace service flag with
Pew ,'.o two gold ones.
s,,,u and father are gam
p attack Of pneumonia, both
r ll.,o attend the usual chores.
w that Rev. MIR. Harris of
fsp' w.. received an appointment
fdA' work, and has accepted.
oath Small who has been i'll with
! '''' A Carpenters, Brooks,
q ''l.D andy and is with her father,
y, .,i..e Branch of A. R. c., ap-
!, l, ,,rs Alta Ware, treasurer, to fill
y a., caused by Miss Martha
I death
r, 80, Hunt accompanied by Mrs.
,, u.erlas and Miss Kenney made
g,osor recently. Her brother,
.,:,,,a. and wife, returned with
n short visit
..,oons have arrived from the
, rr e. Donald Bartlett Carl
.,l several others. Mrs. George
4, II, Inspector of the Christmas
.-y-s8 bl Mrs. Eli Cornforth.
r-..r- ,.. branch of the A. K. e.
:. a,tsmas and have just finished
sarslers.
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28
Fuzzy Hats and Flowers.

Hats are almost sure to be more or less
fuzzy, with touches of long haired beaver
or plush in their make up, and on many
models bright flowers nestle in the soft
materials IN a most becoming way, and
great use is made of ribbon in small con-
trasting ties, or matching rosettes and
pom5poms.
brims are appearing and 60 beautifully
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28
Practical ana Pretty Attire.
Fuzzy Hats With Flower Trimmings. Vests
and Aprons in Contrast. Fur Fashions.

Correspondence of The Journal
NEW YORK, Nov. Is. Women are
snendine very little time on their clothes,
vet were never more attractively dressed.
The secret is that they take more care to
select just the right sort of hat, dress or
coat. then wear it nearly everywhere they
90, so that the costume becomes identified
with their personality in most attrac-
tive way.
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28
RECORD OF THE PAST,
No Stronger Evidence Can Be Had In
Belfast,

Look well to their record. What they
have done many times in years gone by is
the best guarantee of future results.
Anyone with bad back; any reader SUI
fering from urinary troubles, from kidney
ills, should find comforting words In the
following statement:
w. j. Heal, retired farmer, 90 Miller
street, Belfast, says: suffered with my
back and kidneys. At times my back
ach he'd so it was difficult for me to stoop
over or straighten up. Since then. when
my back troubled me, got Doan's Aid
ney Pills and they soon removed the
backache and corrected all difficulties
with my kidneys. take this medicine
occasionally and it keeps my kidneys in
fine shape. Statement given November
10, 19O4.)
Colds Affect the Kidneys
On November 1, 1916, Mr.. Heal said:
81 have every bit as much confidence in
Doan's Kidney Pills now as when gave
INV former endorsement of them. At
times, when l have caught cold, have
noticed slight return of kidney trouble,
but Doan's Kidney Pills have never failed
to aiye me prompt relief,
Price 6Oc. at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills - the same that Mr.. Heal
had. Foster-M ilburn Co., Mfsrs., Buff
falo. N. 7.
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28

There was an unique feature of the
celebration in Castine over the signing of
the armistice. when Joseph Hackett,
aged rs years, and veteran of the Old
Second Maine Infantry climbed flag
pole 90 feet in height and nailed Old
Glory at the top.
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28

Sphagnum moss from Maine is now
being shipped for use as surgical dress
ings in the army hospitals. The first
shipment, carload, was of moss gather
ed in Riley's bog in the town of Alton by
volunteers, assisted by a detail of soldiers
from the U. of NJ, with the bags furnish
ed by the Bangor Red Cross, Transporter
ton for workers furnished by The Orono
Auxiliary and the Old Town Red Cross
having general oversight. Sphagnum
moss is said to have particularly fine
qualities as a surgical dressing.
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28
NORTH MONTVlLLE.

Roy Quincy was in Morrill, Nov. 18th.
Roberta Wiggin has closed her school
in Freedom
The little son of Mrs. Walter Banton
has Teen quite sick.
Esther Banton visited her sister, Mrs.
Henry Soule, in Fairfield.
Miss Edith Lawrence has sold her herd
of cattle to Mr.. Ed. Hunt of Unity.
The people in this section were grieved
to learn of the death of Miss Ella Frye.
She had many friends here, and none
knew her but to love her.
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28
H0H !v,Ng R$; BOYD !G
OPERATION

Canton, ohio.-"I suffered from 2
female trouble which caused me much
The Republican journal., 1918-11-28

with the fur CT fur trimmed wraps tnat
everyone wears or wants to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
JUNIOR RED CROSS

Juniors, vou have put aside your readin', writin' and rithmetic for three whole months. and we know you are glad vacation is here. You nave worked we'll in the Junior Red Cross. and we believe that you will he in terested to know just what has been accomplished in the gulf division dur ing the 1917 1918 session.
 There are 196,522 Junior Red Cross members in the gulf division, 1473 aux diaries and, though these sound like big figures they are small in com parison to 1,57S,375, which represents the number of school children in Louis jana. Alabama and Mississippi. who shou1e ali he enrolled as members.
 So. even though vacation is at hand, won't you help to bring these other children into the Red CrossF year ago Uncle Sam and his men between 21 and 31 registered on the 5th If June last the newly made 21' young men registered Now we are asking every child in the gulf division to register next fall, when the neH term opens. as member or the junior Red Cross. Be- gir now by enlisting in the patriotic work
 The boys in the trenches are not service cannot stop because it is sum mer time. Let each Junior member become a recruiting officer and try to bring at least two new members in the fall. If they won't volunteer. then draft them and create in them the spirit of the Red Cross which is the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
Annist0n Man Elected
 Head Sylacauga Schools

Sylacauga. June 21.- Special )--At a meeting of the school board Thursday. Prof J. l.. Aders of Anriston was elect ed principal of the city public school for the ensuing year. Professor Aders comes well recommended for the place to which he was elected.
 The Knights Templar Commandery No 2t. at its recent meeting, elected the follow ing officers for the ensuing term: T M Roberts, eminent commander. c. E. Turner. generalissimo; the Rev. Clare Purcell prelate; pr. F. +. Grad dock. treasurer; J. s Robinson recor- der; E $ Howard senior warden, Fred Prather, junior warden; w M Land ham. $ .P; Adin Batson. 5. B.; w F.. Roberts warden: ". A Smith. sentiae1, T L. iiaean and l., NJ. Veasy guards.
 Royal Arch chapter No. 104 elected officers as follows: C. c. Atkinson. high priest; John $. Robinson. king: Evan S. Howard, scribe:l Fred Prather. C. of H.; w. M. Landham. secretary: Dr. F. H. Craddork. treasurer; T. M. Roberts, P. S. A. B Parker. R. A. C.; Joseph Hawkins. chaplain.
 X nunber Of the business men of the city are giving all derived from their sales today to the buying of War Savings Stamps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
Mobile Rotary Club Pays Tribute to Frank Baer,
 Noted "Ace" il Hun Prison

Mobile. June 21.-The Rotary club of Mobile Thursday evening gave rccognt- ton to Padl Y. Baer Mobiles 'ace in the American aviation corps. now reported to be prisoner in German camp. X resolution was adopted read ng as follows:
 "whereas, We are desirous of at tempting. however feeoie, to bring home to him some sense of the mingled pr idle and gratitude of his people:
 Nov we. or behalf of ourselves and our community, express Mobiles ad- miration for, and pride in, the accept ance of l'apl Frank BaeY's achieve ments, and our earnest hope and prayer is that he may be permitted to con- tinue his brave service to his coun- try and may at last return to receive in person the thanks os his country men,
 The club ordered a copy of the testi- monial sent to his famil. and that they would endeavor tc communicate the sane to him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
AMERICAN STEAMER
 SUNK IN COLLISION OFF CAROLINA COAST
The Schurz, Formerly the German Ship Geier, Is Victim-One Seaman
 Loses Life

Washington. June A.-sinking of the American steamer Schurz in collision with the American steamer Florida off the North Carolina coast early today was an- nounced tonight by the navy department. One seaman was killed, but all others oi the Schurz's crew were saved
 The collision occurred at 4;40 o'clock this morning, 10 miles southwest of Cape Lookout. The Schurz was afloat for two hours after being struck and the Florida stood by to take off her ships company
 The Schurz was the former German ship Geier of 1900 tons, 255 feet in length Manuel Gouveia, Jr., of Honolulu was the man killed. The survivors were be- ing taken to an Atlantic port when the report reached the department. Nothing was given out as to the circumstances of the collision.