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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
SERBS NEAR MAIN
ENEMY RAILROAD

Washington. Sept. 22.-Serbian
troops. pressing the Bulgarians and
Germans in central Macedonia, adj
vanced more than twenty Kilometres
Friday and are now within four miles
of the Uskub- Saloniki railroad. the
main artery for the supply Of the
Austro- German and Bulgarian forces
opposing the British and Frenci,
armies on the Serbian right.
An official dispatch from Serbian
general headquarters at Saloniki re-
ceived today by the Serbian legation
said that the Serbians captured six
teen villages and twelve guns and
now are several kilometres to the
north Of the village of Kavadar.
Fresh Bulgarian and German
troops are arriving continuously %
reinforce the enemy lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
$500 Cases at Great Lakes

Chicago, Sept. 22.-To dspel alarm
caused by stories regarding the exist
ence Of Spanish influenza at the Great
Lakes Naval Training Station, Cept. ".
A. Moffett, the commandant, gave out a
statement today declaring that while
there about $500 cases of the disea Sc
among the 5000 bluejackets, the situa-
ton is much improved.
The death rate has been about j per
cent, which is below the death rate in
the cast.
Captain Moffett said that the disease
reached it's highest point on Sept. 10 and
has been steadily decreasing since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
Liberty Loan Campaign

TIE committees who are to put the
fourth Liberty lean lover the top
ia PittStiel1 have plans we'll in mana
for an aggressive campai gn ana the
drive will be started on friday eve
ming, Sept -, when there will be z
rally with music by the Pittsfieid
band and A puh-c speaker of ability
will deliver an address. A parade
through the principa streets vii! take
place prior to the meeting.
The committee selected to arrange
for this meeting is: Capt. William L.
Ross, Mrs VIM. NJ. Bigelow, Ed r.
Bottomley, Mrs. Nellie Hunnewell
and Henry +. Libby,
The chairman of the Mems Llber-
~ Loan committee is Hon j. W..
Manson, through whose enthusiastic
efforts, assisted by wide-awake
committee, the quota assigned to
Pittsfield in the Third Liberty Loan
was far exceeded. Mrs EDITH
Burns is chairman Of the Women $
Liberty Loan committee and is an
able campaiSner and has an efficient
corps of aids.
Other committees which were APP
pointed at a recent joint meeting OF
Mems and Women's Loan commit
tees were: Advertising, Lancey &.
Milliken and Mrs Milliken; commit
tee on display indicator to indicate
daily progress Of drive, Asa Craig.
Mrs. w. NJ Harrington, +, j. Whit
ten: press committee, Mrs. Q. IL.
Drake, Mrs. W. NJ. harrington. Har-
ris Mathews.
Miss Velma Badger, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Z. Badger. left
Saturday for Camp Devens, having
enlisted for active duty as Red
Cross nurse, and being needed in the
present epidemic Of Spanish inf1u-
enza. Miss Badger is a graduate
nurse from the Eastern Maine hos
pital and has been engaged at her
profession in Pittsfield and Bangor
since completing her course at that
institution. After assisting at the
base hospital at Camp Devens dur
ing the present emergency she will
be assigned to some other hospital
as the needs Of the government may
| require.
Miss Ruth McCausland, who went
70 Portland a short time ago TO en-
ter a business college, has returned
home and accepted position in the
office of the Pioneer mill of the Am
| erican Wooden Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
SOUTH GARDINER

George w. Lawrence returned
Wednesday to Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnston and family of
East Millinocket are visiting Mrs. John.
ston's sister Mrs. c.. s. Harris. Bart
lett street
J. Lee Potter left Friday morning for
his home in Amherst, Mass.
Miss Gibbons, who has been caring for
the late Mrs. James e. Potter, returned
Thursday 70 her home In Springfield.
Mass.
Miss GLADYS Beedle has gone to Hall
fax for months vacation.
Mr.. Sullivan Of Bath was business
caller in town Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
STAGGERING BLOW
Continued from Page One)

More than 10000 Turks have been
made prisoners by the British and
guns in excess of 120 have been
counted when the last reports from
Gen. Allenby were received. In ad-
dition great quantities Of war stores
have been taken and still others had
not been counted owing to the rapid
ity of the movement.
It is not impossible that within the
bag, the strings of which have been
drawn taunt, closing the mouth.
thousands of Turks are emeshed.
Many Of these already made prisoner
fleeing in disorder, literally walked
into the hands of the British. not
knowing their line had been cut off.
Although the Turks at some points
offered considerable resistance to tho
British. at no point were they able
70 stay the advance. even on the
famous field of Armageddon, which
the British cavalry swept across ana
occupied to the north. In the opera
ton of sewing the enemy within the
sack, airmen played an important
role. vigorously bombing. the re-
treating Turks. INJECTING enormous
casualties on them. Losses of Gen.
Allenby are described as slight. in
comparison with the importance of
the movement carried out
In Macedonia the Italians have
joined the fray with the British,
French. Serbian and Greek troops
and are hard after the Bulgarians
and their allies who are being driv-
en- northward through southern
Serbia
On the French front the British
north Of the Scarpe river advances
their lire on two mile front. whiie
east Of Pepy. lying between IAN
brai and st. Quentin, and at severe
other points OF this sector in stroas
nshting they captured many posi-
items. -,
On that part Of the front nelo n'
the French there was very MUS az
tivity except by the opposing ~ o.
lery which at times was neav.
the Lorraine front the f''
have carried out two -.
raids against the Germans anu .
an prisoners. In addition SOM
Casualties we're inflicted on Tue gu
envy. Several guns also "e''
tured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
SEVERAL DEATHS IN
MANCHESTER, N. H.

Manchester, n. r.. Sept. 22-There
has been several deaths from influ-
enZa and resultant pneumonia in
this city in the last forty-eight
hours A soldier on furlough from
Camp Devens was one of the vic
Tins In enc family three sisters
have died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
British Official
Continued from Page One)

again attacked at Mouevres and
was repulsed There also orr
troops have improved their posi-
tons and have taken few priS-
oners. English troops carried
out a successful local operation
last night north of the Scarpe
river, in the neighborhood Of
Gavrelle advancing over line Of
front of two miles and capturing
several prisoners. A hostile raid
ing party was driven off last
night west OF Acheville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
800 CASES INFLUENZA
IN HAVERHILL, MASS.

Haverhill. Mass. Sept. "A school
house on Portland street which had
not been in use this fall was con-
verted today into a temporary hos
pital TO accommodate a Tumber OF
patients suffering from influenza be-
cause Of the crowded conditions at
the Gale hospital. Health authori-
ties estimate that there are about
800 cases of the disease in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
Totman and Ed. Kelley. Intern,ent
was at Maplewood cemetery.

William S. Lancaster passed away
at the Sanitorium Saturday. He was
IS years of age and former resident
of Presque Isle. His remains will De
taken to his home this afternoon. &C
companied by his mother and sister.
James Burgess. who is stationed on
one of the battleships in New YORK
Harbor, is.visiting at the home OF his
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Burirll OF
Portsmouth, y. H., are in town Wis
iting friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
Italian Official

Rome, Sept. 22-In conjunction
with the general entcnte-allied
offensive against the >Teuton and
Bulgarian forces in Macedonia
troops yesterday began q vigor-
Gus advance in the bend of the
river Cerna, to the east of Mon
astir. The official statement is
sued today by the Italian war Of
flee says that the enemy posi-
tions were captured.
The official communication is
sued today dealing with opera
tions on the mountain front of the
Northern LATHAM theatre follows:
South of Mayo yesterday after
violent artillery preparation.
mainly with gas shells. two en-
cmy columns attacked the salient
of point 703 at Djssalte. the first
column pressing forward frontal
~ and the second cndeavorins to
unhinge the base of the salient
with an cncircling movement.
The gallant troops of the Sixth
,ZeCHb- SiONd h ulN ISiOil " wv "tit
holding tho position defended
themselves with admirable yalor,
and the encircling attack was
crushed and repulsed by machine
gunners who bravely went out
side their lines to fight. The
other hostile column having car
ried small advanced post.
gained a foothold on Point 7o3,
but Immediately was driven back
in bitter hand to hand fighting
with heavy losses.
We recaptured the outposts in
the afternoon, completely re-es-
tahlishing the situation.
we also destroyed an enemy
outpost on the northern slopes of
Monte Tomba, taking prisoners in
the enterprise"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
FAIRFIELD
Death of Miss Helen Pratt
Local HapDenings

Mrs. Edward Jewell OF Van Buren, is
in town the guest Of friends and rela-
tives. Mrs. Jewell is a former residen,
of this town.
Mrs. Ed Marden and son Harry are in
Palermo. called there by the serious i'll
ness OF Mrs. Marden's father, A. b.
Drawn.
Miss Faye keene is employed as stem
oSrapher at the Fairfield Grain cos.
office
Robert Tobey of Fairfield Center was
N town calling on friends Saturday.
Miss Ruth Eatch was unable to at
tend to her duties al Hollis confectoa-
cry store Saturday. Miss Lillian Rollins
acted al her substitute
Miss Nerna Curtis passed the week
end at Newport With friends
Albert Low was in town Saturday cali
ing on friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Wing have return
ed from Burlington, VT, where they
have been passing several days The
made the trip by automobile
Miss Lila Wood has returned to her
duties at Lawry Bros. store afte~ pass
ing the week end with her parents at
Fairfield Center.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ferland and
daughter Lottie have gone to Sherbrook.
p c., where they will pass their vaca-
ton.
Miss Helen Gibson. the little daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gibson. who
has been confined to the home Of her
parents by illness is able 70 be out.
Mrs. Eta Grover Peatric, who
has been passing several DAYS at
North Arson with her daughter
Flora. has returned to her home on
upper Main street
Miss Marion Jones passed the week
end at Pittston with friends and rel
atives
Roland Pooler and Augustus Greg
DRY will leave this morning for Car
ibou, where they will pass their va
cation with friends and relatives.
They will make the trip by auto
Mrs. Belbourne Cronkhite and
daughter Madeline. who have been
the guests of Mrs Cronkhite's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman Brewer
Of winslow, have returned to their
home on lower Main street.
Frank Lemlin. Sr., Mr. and MRS.
Frank Lemlin, Jr., have gone to
Montreal and Sherbrooke where they
will pass several weeks.
Miss Mildred Tozier. a graduate
of Lawrence high school in 1917, has
been engaged as teacher at the Fair
field Center school.
The regular meeting Of Victor
Grange avs held Saturday evening.
large number being present.. The
State master, w. j. Thompson, was
present and gave a short address,
after which the following program
was carried out: Singing, "Hurrah
for Old England The Star Span
gled Banner" choir and Grange;
readings by Clara Hoxie, Gertrude
Steward, Florence Low and others;
son, Mrs. Halle Hoxie; I'VE minute
talks, A. II. Ellis, Enoch Keirstead.
4. w. Stetson and others; music,
Ruth and Elwood Osbournc: the
best story or anecdote Of the war. re-
sponded to by all present: SOM, Nj.
and Mrs. w. n. Osbourne. The re-
mainder of the evening was passed
in a social way, refreshments of APP
pies ana cornballs being enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
Four Minute Singing

According to information just re
ceiYed by Stanley r. Oldham Of the
Public Safety committee, 4-minute
singing will be added to the activities
Of the 4-minute men OF the commit
tee on Public Informa ton. The NEW
activity will be conducted in the pic
ture theater. the audience being af-
forded an opportunity to join in
singing patriotic songs and choruses.
Words and music Of specially select
ed songs have been sent to the local
chairman Of 4-minute men, S. r. Old
ham and he has appointed Howard
Pierce to act as chairman Of the
singing division Of the local organ
ization. Slides giving the words VII
be thrown on the screen and tour
minutes will continue 10 be the time
limit OF the new activity which will
he kept entirely separate from the
delivery of government messages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
MARKED IMPROVEMENT
AT NEWPORT, r. /.

Newport. r. T., Sept ga marked
Improvement in the influenza situa-
ton was noted today in the second
naval district. Only As new cases
and five deaths were recorded. Sew
eral o. tn, naval bases are still free
of the disease
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
MANY KILLED EXPLOSION
AMMUNITION FACTORY
IN AUSTRIAN TOWN

Amsterdam. Sept. 2o-Three hum
bred and eighty-two persons have
been killed and many others injured
in an explosion in an ammunition
factory at Woellersdorf. a town near
the Austrian capital, according to
the Vienna newspapers.
Fire broke out in the powder room
M the terrific heat quickly over
ne those in the flame trapped
i.ulding. The victims were mostly
girls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
PITTSF|ELD
-Four. Minute Singing" to be
Inaugurated ~ Miss Velrna
Badger Becomes Red Cross
Nurse-LOcal Items

Garfield W. Horne of Cambridge.
Mass, arrived in town Sunday leav
ing later in the day for st. -tlbans
for a visit Will, Mrs. Horne and baby.
He will remain in this vicinity for
the next 1e days enjoying the hunt
ing AND fishing
Mrs Jennie Farnham, Miss Iva
Farnham and Mrs. Lola Hurd were
in Bangor on business Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND
NOT EXPECTED TO LIVE

81. Paul. Mimi. sept. zs-A'',o.
r,freshec by a brief sleep .ouay.
Arcnbishtp Ireland was 30 sse's
IN ,onisht that his physicians Ie@eo
- s.ouia not live until morninS'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23

Sir Francis Fox, the eminent English
engineer, learning that linen was in
much request fov hospital use. obtained
many old maps and surveyors mans
mounted on linen. He soaked them and
separated the linen, which. after a Visit
to the laundry, was in first.fate eondi-
ton for making oandages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
500 Taken to Hospitals

An Atlantic Port, Sept. 22.-Nearly 500
American soldiers suffering from Span
ish influenza were landed at this port
today and taken to hospitals for treat
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
Mrs. Martha ]. Hathaway

The remains Of Mrs Martha j.
Hathaway were brought to this town
for burial Monday. Sept. is. Mrs.
Hathaway was Sc years Of age. Her
husband, J. w. Hathaway, passed
away a number of years ago. She
was the daughter Of the late Judge
Tenney of Norridgewock and had
resided in town nearly all her life.
until a few years ago when she went
TO Bangor. Her death was due to y
shock. She was a lady loved and re-
spected by all who knew her, great
worker in the church and sincere
Christian
She was the first president of the
Village Improvement Society Of this
town.
Miss Beulah Robinson is teaching
in S.arks.
Arthur Berry and son of New York
and Wallace Berry and son OF Au-
gusta we're recent guests of Everett
Williamson and family and Clifford
Grant and family.
Mrs. Austin Brown, who has been
visiting relatives in town, has re-
turned to her home in Portland. She
was accompanied on her return by
her niece, Miss Madge Taylor.
Ed Head from Montana. bu: for
merly of this town. is passing several
days with relatives here after an
absence Of II years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Grant and
Mrs. Della Williamson were calling
| on relatives in Belgrade Wednesday,
| Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncy Holt Of
Portland were recent guests Of Mrs
Zatella Relish.
J. W. Adams returned to h,s
home IN Hartlapd, n. B., Saturday
after passing a few days with his
daughter. Mrs. A. @. Owens ms
Cal Fields of MAssac husetts tou
acquaintance in this vicinity e oia
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Tomkin. ~
called to Monmouth wednessav 1 h'.
the death OF Mp. Tompkins. 80, oy
James Tompkins. a former res,dan,
OF this town, resident
MISS susie Rogers and M,.s
Rogers nave returned to Iar,. ARA
after passing several day. n ~,
! and Mrs Clarence Rogers, win MIR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
Japanese Cab net Resions

Toxic. Saturday. Sept. 21-tBy tie
Press-The Japanese cab.
met headed by field marshal Count
Terauchi. which has held Office since
October, 1916. resigned today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
Miss Helen Pratt

Miss Helen Pratt passed away at
her home on High street, September
20, as result Of apoplexy. She vas
the daughter Of L. G.. and Betsin
Lawrence Pratt and was born at
Fairfield Center. She was a grad
uate of Westbrook seminary. later
going there to teach. She also
taught school in Ohio and New
York. She was a member of the
Dial Club. q trustee Of the Library
.,.,- .l..r .-.. :" d.. :-n$, e~<.i,iet
Mrs. H. F. Parkman and a brother.
Charles Pratt.
The funeral services were neid
yesterday Afternoon at her late home
on High street at O'Clock. Rev.
knickerbocker of Waterville officiat-
ing. The bearers were Gardiner
Savage, William Simpson. Arthur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23

Aurora. Ill. was the first city in the
world to have its streets lighted BY
electricity. that method OF illumination
having been installed there in 1851.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
DEATH TOLL
fran PAGE Onel

huenza continued it's ravages in army
camps about New York today al
though the city health authorities re-
ported not a case had been discov-
cred during the day among civilians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23

At Camp Dix, y. j.. II deaths result
ing from the disease have been reported
in the past "a hours. A number of'new
cases were isolated, but camp physi-
clans said the epidemic is under control.
Only one death was reported from
Camp Mills today. Fiftytwo soldiers
suffering from the disease were remov.
ed to the base hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
German Official
1tinued from Page One)

cess of yesterday is due to eur
artillery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23

the TOP Of my nose. and also
AN biz tloeches which badly
bI) diS6kured my fsatures. BE-
E~< eidee the suffering from
= burning and hehlns. Some
Nm Of the biaekheads used 70
Ih come out 40 pimples and
after q few days would Be
bio,ehea with white heade. Others
came In bard Jumps and ware vcry red.
II found no reiid until I used Cuti-
a,rs. I used one cake Of cuticura Soap
and one box Of cusics,ra Ointment
when I was healed." (Signed) John
Sullivan, 1877 Harrison Ave-, Boston.
Mass, October IS, 1917.
For every purpose Of the toilet Cuti-
eu1a Soap and Ointment are supreme.
Saupls Rssh Free By Mail. Addre.s post
card: "Cutissra. Dept. p. Rostos." Sold
everywhere Soap Csc. Ointment Is and SOC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
The
EVer-WelC0me
Visitor
Friendly Greeting
for Everybody

For over ninety years the Daily
Kennebec Journal has been the
chief spokesman of Kennebec and
surrounding counties.
It's long career of usefulness and
service has had a powerful in
fluence for good on the lives and
characters OF it's readers.
The faithfulness with w h c h the
news is presented, the sane and
helpful Interpretation of the press
ing problems of troublesome times,
the uplifting word of encourage
ment for every worthy cause, pub
lie welfare, civic betterment and
community development, h a es-
tablished it as one of the perma-
nent institutions in Maine homes.
Today at least 10000 Maine fami-
lies depend upon it for inspiration,
information, advice and entertain
ment.
In variety and interest Of careful
~ sifted news no paper in the State
can su-pass it. It's influence makes
for better home life, better bust
ness life, and better community
life.
To be a Journal reader is to ldenti-
fy yourself with one of the most
influential and at the same time
one of the least expensive means
of self-advancement and self-edu-
cation at your disposal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
CuiiCura Heals
Burning Itching
Skin T foabk On Face. Blotehes
Badly Didigosed. Game
OCT Is Pimples.
Found No Relief Unti Used
Cuticura. Used One Cake Soap
and Ole Box Ointment.

"Pos sevssal ysass rhad been soub-
led with blackhends on my 6aee, and on
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18
America to Face Germany in Trade War

At least until such time as the en-
por Of German prod 'icions secures for
her a foreign credit that will balance
the strain on her gold reserves.
"Of course, thru the entire or
ngrtial elimination OF open commerce
in foreign trade transactions the Ger
man government may meet with OBJ
staCles. such as counter tariff m as
urcs a"d embargoes that can not be
overcome: or a complete breakdown OF
this system of import monopolies may
soon occur when Fitted against he UNI
= sricted trading Of the outside world.
Must Combat System.
Put nevertheless some method or
cc1lhatting this system at the start
mus. he found. thru combinations OF
producers taNKers and shippers, when
trading with Germany and with 9TH
er countries contemplating similar
NOR Opolies, comes INFO question. or
thru government regulations and re-
s'r:Ct!ocs with regard 20 the export o.
essential raw niater:als thar will as e
sure an equally good for eign market
for our manufactured goods,
Otherwise oar commerCe will suffer
from the periodical exclusion of GER
tain wares in come countries, and seri-
Gus manipulations in our produce and
shipping markets are liz ely
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18

ALLEGATION Of steel be regulated accord
ing to the overseas transportation
facilities.
Because 81 the abnormal demand
for iron and steel products created BY
the war il has become evident that the
demand far exceeds not only the pres
ent supply, but il is feared the supply
that can be made available during tho
war" Edwin B. Parker, chairman OF
the prioritics division Of the war in
dustries board, said. He admitted 1t
probably will be necessary to cut on
the supply Of steel 20 non war indus
tries almost entirely.
One hundred and fifty thousand tons
OF steel have been allocated 10 the Jap
anese government by the war indus
tres board, completing the first step in
the reciprocal agreement entered into
whereby Japan Will build ships for the
United States.
The steel is being rushed 20 seaboard
for quick transportation.