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Dig GAINS MADE
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the sayagcIy resisting Germans. In
making this advance the Americans
wiped out a rather dangerous salient
which had been formed between their
positions and those of the French far
ther west
The reaching of Sedan definitely
closes the gap south OF the Belgian bor
der through which the Germans might
attempt to Withdraw their harried col
umn,, now in full retreat from the re-
gion between the Oise and the Aisne
rivers. II marks the eliminating tri-
umph OF American arms in the fight
ing which has been going on with ter
rifle violence since September q. The
Germans, realizing that the advance OF
the Americans on Sedan was fatal 20
their chances Of making an orderly re-
treat eastward into German Lorraine,
brought up fresh forces TO hold cum
ningly constructed Notifications which
were erected TO bar the progress OF
General Pershing's men. Their efforts
were mayaiIing. The First American
army has taken very vital role in
the mighty offensive which has broken
Germany'S strength in eastern France
Rains Hamper Foes.
Torrential rains have been falling
over the fields OF France where the
British and French are in close pursuit.,
of the Germans This rain has ham.
pered the enemy's retreat very serious.
ly and while il has also slowed down
the allied advance. the Germans are
apparently in grave danger Of being
utterly crushed. The British are seem
lngly within common range OF the rail
roads north and northeast OF Hirson,
leading into Belgi NJ. II this is a fact,
II Germans must attempt TO make
good their escape through the woodci
and rough Ardennes region This
country is devoid OF railroads and has
only mediocre highways over which
the enemy may withdraw his trains OF
supplies and munitions and artillery.
Bavaria Is Alarmed.
Bavaria has demanded that her
army be withdrawn from the western
front, it is reported This action. il is
said. is the resultSof the menace against
her southern frontier and the threaten
ing internal conditions in Bavaria
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-08

rison gas fields, Oklahoma City indus
tries are without gas today. The break
occurred at 8 o'clock THE morning, and
for time factories, hotels and all con-
sumers OF gas were cut off. Elevators
that depend upon electricity for their
motive power came to dead stop and
many persons hurrying to their work
in various office buildings we're com
PEELED to climb many flights Of stairs,
After a switch had been made to the
Kelleyville gas field enough gas was
obtained for residence and ordinary do
mestic purposes, but according to a
statement from j. F, Owens, manager
Of the Oklahoma Gas and Electric COM
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-08
CITY GETS P0SSUM
TAKEN BY GOVERNOR

As result Of a hunting trip BY
Gov. Robert L. Williams early in the
week, the city 700 is richer by a pos
sum.
The animal was captured by the gov
ernor and given to Joseph Huckins
Yesterday, but was Immediately passed
on to the city fathers to become a
member Of the family at Wheeler park.
Date for the christening has not vet
been named.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-08

pany. enough gas viii not be obtainabie
today for operation Of commercial In
dustries. The lee-Huckins and other
large hotels are Using coal to supply
their furnaces,
The break occurred at the crossing Of
the Cimmaron river in Payne county
east OF Guthrie and was caused by a
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-08

win have with him Admiral Sir Roslyu
Weyniss, first sea lord Of Great Britain,
and Major General Maxine Weygand
OF the French army, Marshal Foeh's
assistant.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-08
CERTIFICATES TO
BE Redeemed SOON

WASHINGTON, Nov. Sowing to
the growing treasury working balance,
Secretary McAdoo today ordered the
redemption OF $Ts.000,0O0 certificates
Of Indebtedness issued August 9th and
maturing December sth, on November
2lst, at par and accrued interest. In
terest will cease after that date.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-08

Births.
Mr.. and Mrs $. NJ Alexander. Okla
homa City, boy.
Mr. and Mrs. j. @. Berry. 72S West =
street, boy
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Berney. 9it West
Thirteenth street, boy.
Mr. and Mrs Walter A. snudsr llti
West FIRST street. girl.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-08

Groves Tasteless chill Tonic
restores vitality and energy by purify
ing and enriching the blood. You can
soon feel its Strengthening, Invigorat-
ing Effect. Price 60e. (Adv.)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-08

Ease your conscience. Buy at least
one War Savings Stamp each week and
help pay off the debts of the war.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-08
Vital Statistics

Deaths.
II. n Pairoy. 2is Harrison avenue
Frank T. Logan. Baptist hospital.
Mrs. Susan Funk, 81, Anthony's hos
pital.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-08

washout. Il cannot be repaired befors
tonight or tomorrQw ws eop'pany ot.
fieiais asserted Industrial consumcrs
OF gas are always cut of here before
domestic consumers.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-08
INDUSTRIES here
ARE WITHOUT GAS
Break in Pipe Line Causes In
convenience in Morning.

Due to break in the pipe lines con-
Meeting Oklahoma City with the Nor
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-06-07
INTERSTATE TRACK MEET
st. JOhnsbury Academy Held
Meet June 1, /. p. III. $. Took
9th Place.

Island Pond High School was rep.
resented at the Interstate Meet at
St. Johnsbury, Saturday, June l, by
five men, Clifford Stevens, Joe Roby,
Augustine Rooney, Venroy Moulton
and Delwin Lord.
Although l. P. H. S. did not
win, yet the boys did fine work and
with only four days practice secured
5th place, with three points to their
credit. These were made by Stevens
in the 100 and 220 yd. dash.
With more practice |. P. H. S.
would have taken a much better place
for in the contest were the trained
teams from Brattleboro and Rut-
land.
l. P. H. S. took part in the folw-
ing events: 100yd. dash, Stevens,
Roby, Lord; 220yd. dash Stevens,
Lord; brood jump, Roby; 880yd.
dash and l mile run, Moulton,
Rooney.
The following schools entered in
the meet: Rutland, Brattleboro,
Island Pond, Bethlehem, N. H.,
st. Johnsbury, Whitefeld, N. H.,
Windsor and Woodstock.
The boys went by auto driven by
Clifford Stevens. Principal Saunders
went with them and was one of the
judges.
Teams scored as follow:
Brattleboro, AZ 2-5, Rutland, 61 2-10
Whitefeld, 1-5, st. Johnsbury, 4
Island Pond, 3, Woodstock, 7-10, Beth
lehem. 1-5.
Time of 100 yard dash 10 3-5 minutes
mile run min. 40 2-3 Sec, half mile rur
2 min. 13 sec. Pole vault 9 feet 6 inches,
broad Jump 20 feet inches.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-06-07
RED CROSS
Local Branch Holds Annual
Meeting and Gives Reports of
Years Work.

Wednesday evening, May 20, the
Local Branch of the Red Cross held
it's annual meeting in the opera
house.
Previous to the business meeting
moving pictures were shown of Red
Cross work in France and Belgium,
Red Cross ambulance work, training
of American soldiers in France,
machine guns and artillery in action,
gas and liquid fire with destruction
of Reims and the battle Scared
country.
Through the efforts of L. B. Jones
arrangements were made with the
Canadian Red Cross for Sister
Elizabeth Failesl to be present and
give talk of her experiences in
Salonica, Germany. Belgium and
France. She was intently listened
to and several questions were asked
ner ny people IN the audience OF the
Red Cross work and conditions at
the hospitals.
After the conclusion of Miss Failes
talk the Hostein calf donated
to the Local Branch by John
Mcdonald was sold at auction, j. S.
Sweeney, auctioneer. The calf was
bid off by E. E. Davis for SIS. Then
came the business meeting with the
president, Mrs. Robert Lawton, pre-
siding. Reports of officers were
given and the election of officers for
another year held. The reports
fol How:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-06-07
U.S.. War Stamps in Every Home
COMMENCEMENT
Island Pond High School Closes
School Year With Graduating
Exercises ia Opera House.

Commencement week opened Sun
day with baccalaureate sermon to
graduating class at Christ church by
Rev. H. Montgomery Simpson, rec
tor. Monday evening the school pre-
sented the Patriotic Pageant play
America" at the opera house.
There was a large attendance and
those taking part in the play were
highly complimented on their good
work. The play was directed by
Miss Hooker with Miss Kelly,
pianist, both teachers in the High
school, who devoted much time in
preparing the play and. to whom its
fine presentation was largely due.
Tuesday evening the GRADUATE ng
exercises were held in the opera
house with the following program:
Selection, Orchestra
Invocation, Rev. H. Montgomery
Simpson
Address, Prof. Frank W. Cady
Glass Song
Presentation of Diplomas by
Supt. Bates E Stover
Benediction, Rev. Fred Wilcock
Selections, Orchestra
The graduates are, Irene Elsie
Davis, Marjorie Naomi Forbes
Mable Leona Osborne.
The University Of Vermont schol'
ship was awarded Miss Ruth Foster
Following the graduating ex-
ercises was held the graduation
ball with music by Dunbar's
orchestra.
Wednesday the school held g
picnic at Warmers Grove witt
games and a general good time
This closed events Of commencement
week, the teachers leaving for their
several homes the last of the week
The ball game was between Island
Pond H. S. and Orleans H. S. anC
won by the Island Pond boys, score
6 to 5.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-06-07
Report of superintendent of jun
iOr Branch, Mrs. A. Il. Parlin

The Junior auxiliary of the Local
Red Cross organized at the High
school in Feb. 1918 with So members.
Soon after the Grammar and Inter-
mediate rooms organized making a
total membership of 142.
The intermediate rooms have
made over 100 comfort pillows, so
packages gun wipes, IL scrap books
for Belgian children also snippings
for use of High school.
The High and Grammar schools
have made 10 doZ. towels, 6 hand
kerchiefs. 9 tray cloths, A prs. paja-
mas, IL pinafores, 67 crutch pads.
The girls have knit 20 prs. wristers,
| sweater, 7 wash cloths, 10 helmets.
The boys have knit 76 afgan squares.
The High school has on hand web
of surgical dressing which will be
used as soon as we find out what is
best to make and how it should be
done.
The Convent school organi zed
about the same time as the public
school with rs members. They have
made 2l pinafores, II petticoats. 16
chemise, comfort pillows. The boys
have knit 10 doz. face towels.
The girls. in all the schools have
been knitting constantly throughout
the year. Most of their work has
been passed directly to the Local
Branch and not reported to the Aux
iliary Branch.
Officers elected were: President,
Mrs. Robert Lawton; vice president,
Mrs. F. E. Minard; secretary, Mrs.
Chester King; superintendent Junior
auxiliaries, Mrs. A. E. Parlin; chair
man Membership committee, Mrs.
H. E. Randall; chairman of Finance
committee, W. A. Gleeson; chairman
of Supply committee, L. B. Jones;
chairman Civil Relief committee, L.
A. Cobb.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-06-07
BAR WAY TO EVIL SPIRITS
Maiaysians Believe Mountains Were
Placed TO Shut Out Strange
Race Of Yajuj.

In the dak bungalow at Kwala Kubu
Tin Malayasia) the Chinatoy chowki
dar, queue in pocket, shod in shoes of
silent felt, served my breakfast. I was
at last on the threshold Of a strange
expedition in a land to which no letter
ever came correctly addressed, so IN
known was it to the outside world. At
this moment the strangest thing in
sight was my breakfast. 1t consisted
chiefly of tins of tiny MOngolian fnches
-humming birds in size, squads in
taste--canned a dozen in a tin.
AS I devoured the pitiful little birds,
bones and all, I looked up at the
great Malay mountain range, the back
bone of the finger peninsula which
stretches southwark from Siam to
within sight Of the bund of Singapore
itself. Mountains, so the Malays say,
are the wall of the world, shutting out
great winds and beasts Of prey. And
they believe that strange race-the
IYajut-are forever striving to bore
through, and when they succeed, then
will come the end of all things.
The great limestone caves scattered
throughout the mountains are places
where the Yajuj have attempted and
failed. There is nothing impossible or
unbelievable in all this, when one
comes to know Malay mountains in
all their weirdness.-William Beebe, In
the Atlantic Monthly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-06-07
"Twin States" Boys Take Prize

In November 1917 the Eastern States
Exposition, Springfield, Mass, offered
two prizes Of one share each in Eastern
States stock, each valued at Twenty-Five
dollars. The first prize was to be award
ed for the best essay on the subject:
Experiences in Connection with the
Food Training Camp and Suggestions
with Regard to it," This prize was won
by Harold L. Poor, Randolph Center,
Vermont. The other prize went to Nor
man P. Randlett, Laconia, N, H., sub
ject: Boys and Girls Building"
Harold L. Poor has been consistent
club worker for the past two years in the
potato club and maple sugar club pro-
jects under the direction Of the Vermont
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-06-07
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
WOOL. EMS |:
Suits or OverCoats $1,000 to $4,000
Handmade Throughout
We also do
Cleansing and Pressing
G. H. ST. PIERRE, Merchant Tailor
PROBATE NOTICE

Regular sessions of the Probate
Court for the District of Essex will
be held at Guidhall on the first
Wednesday of each, month in the
forenoon.
At Island Pond, the first Wednes-
day of January, April, July and
October, in the afternoon.
AtLunenburg, the second Wednes-
day of January, April, July and
October, in the forenoon.
At Concord in the afternoon of
the same days.
Special sessions will be held by
arrangement,
Communications should be sent
to Edwin O. Carl. Judge, Canaan,
or to George H. Hubbard, Register,
Guildhall
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-06-07
Report of Chairman of Member
ship Committee, Mrs. I'll. E.
Randall.


| have a brief report of the
membership committee, as our
secretary has already covered the
ground from the commencement
of our organization, May, 20, 1917
to June 30, 1918. l will say that it
was real inspiration to US, to
witness the wonderful spirit in
which the membership work was &C.
cepted by the people with whom we
came in contact. | speak for every
member of the Red Cross member
ship committee when say that it
has been great pleasure to assist in
the Island Pond Red Cross work
during the past year. AS result
it is a matter of pride to me to be
able to report a membership of GLIB,
secured from a town of it's size,
which shows the patriotic spirit of
our towns-people in answering the
call for the safety of our country
and it's people.
Report of Treasurer,
A. III. Nourse
INCOME
Membership and magazine
subscriptions, 1854 60
Gifts, special collections
and entertainments, 1926 81
Monthly pledges, 624 Is
Profit on supplies purchased
from Vt. Chapter sup
ply service, 13 40
Sale of pins, 1S 90
Paid on I'd war work pledges, 4 AZ
$2571 48
DISBURSEMENTS
Paid State Chapter 259b
1st war fund, S 750 90
State Chapter member
ship fees and magazine
subscriptions, 5o8 80
For supplies, 1148 %
For postage and eX., 3 49
Junior Red Cross, 8 90
Expense of organization, 10 90
Expense of patriotic meeting, l3 90
Total disbursement, S2442 68
Balance on hand, 128 so
$2571 48
SECOND WAR WORK FUND
Received from A. w.
Bosworth, chairman,
in pledges, 1854 90
Received payment on
pledges, 4 AZ
Pledges in hands of treas
urer for collection, $3.50 so
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-06-07
Another Death From Y. NJ. G. A.
Fire

Harold Davis, who jumped from
the buring Y. NJ. C. A. building,
sustaining severe injuries died in
the Sherbrooke hospital Saturday
morning. The funeral was held at
his late home in Norton Monday,
and the body taken to Twin Mount
aims, N. H. by his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Davis, son Preston, and Miss
Annette Bunker.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-06-07

The following is a list of the fin
ished articles shipped to the Boston
supply house: SO helmets, 42l prs.
hose, % scarfs, 206 prs. wristlets, sc
wash cloths. 81 face wipes, AZ paja-
ma suits, % convalescent gowns, SO
surgical shirts, 5 doz. tray cloths,
doz. napkins, II doz. comfort pillows,
16 hot water bag covers, 2 doz. hand
kerchiefs, 8 doz. prs. drawers, ia
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-06-07

Agricultural Extension Service of the
University of Vermont. He won prizes
both years on potatoes exhibited at the
Eastern States Exposition. Both years
he was a member Of the Vermont Potato
Judging Team representing Club Work.
In 1916 he won the potato judging sweep
stakes in ten North Eastern States.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-06-07
Report of Secretary, Mrs.
Chester King

May IA, 1917, meeting was called
in the Y. M. c. A. hall for the pur-
pose of arranging to organize a
Branch of the Vermont Chapter of
the American Red Cross. Mr.. Bos-
worth was elected temporary chair
man, Mr.. Nourse secretary. The
following committee was elected to
canvass the town for members: Mrs.
ParIin, Mrs. Boyce, Mrs. Randall,
Mrs. Claude Foster, Mrs. Lacroix,
Mrs. Arthur Danforth and Mr..
Sweeney. The meeting then ad-
journed for two weeks.
May 20, 1917 a large number of
the towns people gathered in the
opera house and the Island Pond
Branch was organized and the fol
lowing officers elected: Director
Mrs. Robert Lawton; secretary, Mrs.
Chester King; treasurer, Arthur
Nourse; chairman of Finance com
mittee, w. A. Gleeson; chairman of
Supply committee, L. B. Jones;
chairman of Membership committee,
Mrs. H. E. Randall; chairman of
Civil Relief committee, L. A. Cobb.
The committee reported 375
members as having been secured.
This number was soon increased to
416, then to 425, and has been const-
antly growing. The Christmas
membership campaign added 144
and now we have upon our books
613 names. We have also two Junior
auxiliaries, one in the public schools
with a membership of 142, and one
in the Convent school with Is memb-
ers.
Executive meetings for the trans
action of business have been held at
the call of the director. The first
meeting was held Jan. Is, in the
lodge banquet room in the opera
house block and it was decided to
meet each Friday afternoon for this
purpose.
July 81, the first lot of finished
goods were shipped to Burlington
for the use of Vermont troops. This
lot consisted of IL suits of pajamas,
"a comfort bags including house
wives and 6 extra housewives.
Since that time We have furnished
young men at or going to the front,
80 sweaters, % comfort bags, %
housewives, 49 prs. socks, 43 prs.
pajamas.
The following is list of the fin
ished articles shipped to the Boston
supply house: SO helmets, 421 prs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-06-07

doz. mouth wipes, 43 packages-25
in package--gun wipes, Is Christ
mas bags valued at $1.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-11
VETS AND DRYS LINE UP
IN NEW YORK FOR FIGHT
Legislative Engagements at Albany
May Decide Action on Pro-
hibition Amendment.

ALBANY, y. Y, March 11-Fighting
lines OF the vets and drys were drawn
up today for legislative engagements
this week upon which may depend New
York's attitude toward ratification of
the federal prohibition amendment
Interest in the situation was height
ened by an emphatic denial by Governor
Whitman of published reports that he
would veto the Emerson-Malone bill
which would provide for a referendum
this fall upon the ratification question.
He said he would withhold his view
until the, measure reached him
The immediate occasion of the line-up
of opposing forces was hearing be-
fore senate committee upon two bills
one would provide for prohibition dur
ing the war period. except for beer and
light wines. The other would make
provision for an amendment to the
state constitution to make the state
dry permanently
prohibition advocates did not attempt
to make a big demonstration at to-
days hearing, but the wet forces were
out IN force to argue for Il referendum
Their principal contention was that
as the present Legislators were elected
before the federal amendment was de-
ciared adopted by Congress they were,
therefore. without mandate from
their constituents as to what position
to assume.
The McNab resolution to ratify the
federal prohibition amendment is on
the assembly calendar of tomorrow as;
a special order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-11
MRS. WILSON SENDS
WINGED MESSENGER
Little Peggie Baker Releases Car
rier Pigeon With Reply to
Mrs. Whitman.

Little Miss Peggy Baker, ffve-year-old
daughter of the Secretary of War, today
released from the lawn in the rear Of tho
message of regret from Mrs Woodrow
Wilson to Mrs Charles S. Whitman, wife
of the Governor of New York. that she
could not attend a military and naval
meet in New York next week
The invitation was brought to Wash
ington by a pigeon yesterday. The pur-
pose Of the exchange of messages by
carrier pigeon was to demonstrate the
value of the birds for this service. The
exchange was under the supervision OF
Maj. Frank ]. Griffith, in charge OF the
pigeon service of the Signal Corps
Yesterdays successful test, made
under the most trying conditions of
wind velocity, proves the practicable
ity of a pigeon service between cities
Of the Atlantic seaboard," said Maj
Griffith.
York yesterday at 1890 am, the first
arrived at the home of Lieut. Cray of
the pigeon service, 5214 Illinois avenue.
at 5:25 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Little Miss Baker liberated the New
York bound pigeon at II O'Clock this
morning. She wrote the message it
carried, which said:
Mrs. Wilson is very sorry that she
cannot attend the military meet; she
wants me to tell you so, and 10 send
her good wishes
Three minutes later three other pig
cons. with similar messages, were re
leased
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-11
SENDING GRAIN TO SWISS.
Doing Its Best to Fulfill
Promises, Bern Hears

BERN, Switzerland. March 11-An
official note announces that the Ameri-
can government has advised the Swiss
government it was making continuous
efforts to solve the cereal supply prob
lem in accordance with the promise
contained in the agreement between
the United States and Switzerland
reached December 5. The note said the
Washington government was fully
alive to its obligations and that they
would be fulfilled even if to DO so it
were necessary to deprive American
consumers of certain foodstuffs
The American declaration that the
agreement concerning American grain
for Switzerland will be duly fulfilled
made an excellent impression on the
Swiss press. The announcement came
simultaneously with the report of the
arrival at q French harbor of three
steamers loaded with cereals which de-
parted from America with the torpe-
docd Spanish steamer Sardinero The
latter vessel when sunk had on board
1855 tons of grain for Switzerland