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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-03-14

On and after March Is parcel
post packages weighing 70
pounds or less can be sent in the
lst, 2nd 3rd zones. 80 pound
packages can be sent anywhere
in the United States.
William NJ. Patton, a leading
and successful farmer of Butler
county, in addressing a farmers
institute over in Montgomery
county, stated that the farmer
must become newspaper adver-
tiser. He said the results Of pla-
cling ads Of farming products in
the newspapers were surprising.
Our old friend Sam Gracey
dropped into our sanctum last
Saturday morning for the sea-
sons greetings. Mr.. Gracey who
served a term as County Com
missioner in this County has lived
in Mount Union during the past
six years, during most of which
time he was in business in that
thriving town.
Rev. w. M. Cline, of Fort Lit
tIeton, called at the News office
few minutes Tuesday on his
way to Sa'uvia to officiate at the
funeral OF Grandmother Dixon.
Mr.. Cline had the misfortune
last Sunday morning to step on a
rusty nail, which went through
the sole Of his overshoe, his shoe,
and penetrated his foot, in con-
sequence Of which he has a very
sore foot.
Miss Mary E. Fleming, daugh-
ter Of Mr. and Mrs. George A.
Fleming OF Mercersburg, who for
several months has been employ
ed at Hershey, has enIistedin the
land service for patriotic Ameri-
can women and will report to the
national league at Philadelphia
on April l. where the units for
the service are made up. she
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-03-14
EdiiOr Paightel in Hospital.

About two weeks ago, Editor
Peightel, of the Democrat, con-
tracted a case of grippe which
developed assesses in the from
til bone above both eyes, until
those optices were almost swollen
shut. Last Sunday he was taken
to the Chambersburg hospital for
treatment and a possible surgical
operation, but it is now reported
that he is resting we'll and is like
ly to escape the operation.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-03-14

The Chicago Zionist organization
at dinner initiated the drive
for Chlcago's quota of $150,000
as its contribution to the Pales.
tine restoration fund. The cash
contributions which had reached
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-03-14
Jews To Go To Jerusalem.

Five thousand Jews are being
recruited from Chlcego to return
to Palestine as pioneers in the re-
Naturalization OF the Holy Land.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-03-14
Administrators Notice.

Estate OF Mrs. Martha skiles late OF Belfast
deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that Letters OF Ad-
fui nlStration upon the above estate have been
~ anted TO the Undersigned All persons hav-
ting. claims against said estate win present
hem properly authenticated for settlement,
iaud those owing the same win please call and
ssustle.
+. ID. SKILES.
M. l.. SMITH,.
1-lG,jt Administrators.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-03-14
INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS
sl ocsl and General Interest, Gathered
at Home or Clipped from onT
Exchanges.
,oNDENsED P0R HURRIED READERS

. hSnS A'ANboSJ Nv Wan
Auditorium.
Mrs. Leslie w. Seylar and Miss
Emily V. Greathead spent day
recently in Chambersburg.
David Hershey, of Hiram, was
in town Tuesday, and spent a
short time at Johnston's sale.
Rev. T. P. Garland will preach
at Laurel Ridge Church next
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
Virgil Sipes, near Fort Loudon,
spent the week. end with his par
ents, Hon. and Mrs. John P.
Sipes.
Good clean show, good music,
good singing, at the Minstrel
show in the Auditorium next
Monday night.
Go and hear the old southern
songs sung in real colored folks
style at the Auditorium next
Monday night.
Prof. Harper P. Barton, of
Hustontown, was among the out
of-town visitors at the County
4 Seat on Monday.
J. C. McQuade East Lincoln
Way, moved yesterday to the
home of his father-in-law D. H.
Fore, near Knobsville.
Come out and help the boys and
girls who decorate the audito-
rum next Monday night. Bring
your wife and children.
Kellar Mentzer, who has been
spending some time with rela-
tives here returned to his work
at Riddlesburg Monday.
Charlie Tice has moved from
Shade Gap to the Judge Hoop
farm at the Reunion Grounds in
Licking Creek township.
Ernest and Marshall Hixson,
and William Cleyenger-all of
Crystal Springs, attended +.
Men. JohnstOn's sale on Tuesday.
W. Scott Rinedollar of Everett,
spent the time from last Wednes-
day until Saturday with his par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. David Rine-
lollar.
Go and see the musical comedy
= and Colored Folks jubilee for the
benefit of the Dramatic Club
next Monday night at the Audi
torium.
Il Mrs. j. H. Owens, Lewistown,
Pa, spent several days recently
in the home o f her mother Mrs.
E. J. Johnston, South Extension,
McConnellsburg.
Old southern songs and a real
minstrel, show next Monday
night at your Auditorium. Tick
Its on sale Seylar's Drug Store
Saturday l o'clock.
]. N. Duvall of Wells Valley
spent Tuesday night in town.
He came to the Cove for a load
of corn which is selling at $3.50
a barrel by weight-105 lbs.
Chester Palmer, of Akron. O.,
who was reared in the homeof the
late Capt. and Mrs. c. T. Dixon,
was at Saluvia Tuesday attend
ing the funeral of Mrs. Joanna
Dixon.
Oscar Truax and family who
have been living in James H.
Kendalls tenant house, expect to
move upon one of Eli Hams
farms in Belfast township next
Tuesday.
Robert G. Alexander, the pop
ular teller in the Fulton County
Bank is spending this week in
Scranton, Pa, as a petit juror in
the United States Court, now in
session in that city.
The Maryland legislature has
passed a bill to increase the SAL
aries of teachers very materially.
No white teacher to receive less
than $500 per year. Then it
grades up according to grade of
certificate and years of service
to $3.50 per year.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-03-14
Western Maryland Railway.

Western Maryland Railway.
In Effect January 6, 1918.
Subject to change without notice.
Trains leave Hancock as follows:
No, s--l II p. m. daily for Cumberland, West
virginia points, and Pittsburgh, Chicago
snu the West.
No. s-SO5 p m. daily for Hagerstown,
Wayuesboro, Chambersburg, Gettys-
Apfg, Hanover Bnltlre, Washington,
Philadelphia and New York.
OF. STEW ARTi
IS. ENNES, Gonn Passenger Ag't
General Manager,
Evening star., 1918-06-24

Observation-Disclosures cass; one expert.
enced in patent work preferred; satisfactory
salary. Watson u. Coleman, Pacific bldg.
SrENOGRAPHER and typewriter; speed. neat
ness. accuracy required; permanent position;
good salary. Apply Room GIG. Colorado bldg.
TELEPHONE OPERATORs, competent for
large hotel exchange. Apply in writing, stat
ing experience. Address Box COP, Star ONCE. .
TELEPHONE OPERATOR with experience;
good opening for right girl. Apply by letter
= Manager, 1910 Eye st, nv. So
Evening star., 1918-06-24

CARPENTER. colored; annual position; good
salary, room. board and laundry work fur
nished. Phone Lincoln 2s6S. 26s
CARPENTERS wanted. Apply To new theatsf
bldg. 18th and SITS.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
STENOGRAPHERS

STENOGRAPHERS
| WANT TO GET IN TOUCH
WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL
LY CAPABLE AND SERI-
GUS STENOGRAPHER, BE-
TWEEN Is AND IS YEARS
OF AGE, NOT EMPLOYED
BY THE GOVERNMENT AT
THE PRESENT TIME, WHO
WILL ASSIST ME IN VERY
DELICATE WORK WHICH
I HAVE UNDERTAKEN
FOR A NEW GOVERN
MENT DEPARTMENT. THE
POSITION CARRIES WITH
1T MUCH RESPONSIBILITY
AND ITS IMPORTANCE
WILL INCREASE AS THE
DEPARTMENT CIR o w S.
HER DUTIES WILL BE OF
SECRETARIAL NATURE,
IN INCLUDING TAKING
CHARGE OF TYPISTS AND
FILE CLERKS TO HANDLE
CONFIDENTIAL CORRE-
SPONDENCE. THE SALARY
IS PAID BY THE GOVERN
MENT AND WILL BE ST ZOO
ST 400 AT THE START; IF
APPLICATIONS WARRANT
/ WILL EMPLOY SEVERAL.
GIVE FULL DETAILS IN
YOUR LETTER. ADDRESS
BOX 43-P, STAR OFFICE. .
Evening star., 1918-06-24

GIRLS coiored: for light cleaning and bell
work; $50 per month and tips: those with ex-
perience preferred. but not essential. Apply
Columbia Country Club. Chevy Chase, Nd.
Phone CIey, $50.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
WANTED-HELP.
MALE-Continued,

SALESMAN in our haberdash-
cry and hat department; good
salary and permanent position.
Goldheim's. 14th and N. Y. ave.
SALESMAN-Permanent posi-
ton with large military corpora
ton; over draft age. Apply 72l
18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

GIRLS from high school; white
or colored, can get work during
summer. Apply Yale Laundry,
437 N. Y. ave. NV.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

U. .. GOVERNMENT wants thousands men.
women, Is or over; easy clerical worE. xGno
month: Write Immediately for list positions
open. Franklin Institute. Dept. 46-F, Roches-
ter. N. Y. ie29s
AnPNATIoNs G.ylE SERVICE FHoro 64,s,. s1s FOR Ex
BROOKS STUDIO. 1899 ST. NV. MAIN
Evening star., 1918-06-24

GIRLS to learn selling; So per
week to start; rapid advance
ment. Philipsborn's, 6l0 l1th
NV
Evening star., 1918-06-24

YOUNG LADIES, two. neat. Apply Huyler's,
Eth and i SITS. 26s
YOUNG LADY for real estate Office; one who
has had some office experience preferred Ap-
ply at once. Moore & Hill, Inc, 1902 ii
Evening star., 1918-06-24

B U S H Ell NJ A Incapable Of
marking off and fitting uniforms
and fine readymade clothes; SAL
airy no object for a frst-class
man. Apply Mr.. G., Raleigh
Haberdasher, 110o Pa. ave.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

c II AU F F E U R-White or
colored, for truck; one expert
enced in handling furniture pre-
ferred; steady position and good
pay.
JAMES B. HENDERSON,
j 1108 G. St. NV.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

YOtt NC MAN between II and 81 to learn o1y-
acrtylene welding: one who has some knowl-
edge of automobiles preferred; good pay. NJ.
NJ. Coleman. BOT 10Th st. NV.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

YOUNG LADY for work in
real estate Office; references re-
quired. Apply to oI5 New York
ave. NV.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

HEAD OF WORkROOM
Woman to take charge Of large workroom
for the alteration of womeu's garments; must
furnish best references regarding ability and
character. and possess executive ability. Ad-
dress Box b-P, star ofies.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

GIRL-To attend soda fountain.
Apply Thompson's Drug Store,
7O.3 18th st. 24+
Evening star., 1918-06-24

SHADE WORKMAN
We need thoroughly experienced
all-around shade man to measure
for, make and hang window
shades: steady position for quick
and accurate workman; good
salary and permanent position.
Apply Mr.. Hart, Lansburgh &
Bro.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

GIRL-For soda fountain; ex-
perience not necessary; 50 per
week and increase. Christiani
Drug Co., 18th and F.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-10
RED GUARD HIS NO.
SENSE Of JUSTICE
On. E. A. Specially

Stockholm, Sweden, Nov. 9.-Refu-
gees bring back almost incredible
stories Of their experiences and of
conditions in Petrograd and Moscow.
They bring little else-for their
money, property, most of their per-
sonal belongings and even clothing
have been confiscated
1 had the opportunity OF talking
with one group that arrived recently.
They said that if the Red Guards
saw anything they wanted, it immed-
lately became danger to the revo-
luton" and was confiscated.
A suspects boots-if they were good
enough were sometimes declared
dangerous; they might be used to
kick the revolutionists in case of a
counter revolution"
BoIsheviki Hate Allies.
The Bolshevikis hate the allies; re-
gard them as "boorjoo"-the repre-
sentatives Of bourgeoise-dom ram
pant.
Day and night, at will, the Red
Guards would visit the homes of al
lied subjects; search and sometimes
rob them; arrest anyone or everyone
at hame and drag them off to prison
without the least Formally
Every night we heard shooting in
the courtyard" they said suspects.
thought to be implicated in counter
revolution plots, were thus killed off
wholesale.
Red Guards would enter the prison
yard, call off a list OF names and the
victims would rise and walk out into
the courtyard. Next, shots would
ring out. There was no trial: no at
tempt at any sort of proceedings to
establish guilt. To be suspected was
sufficient.
No one protested; it was useless
Sometimes they were killed by vol
legs and at other times by single shots
from an automatic.
Wine and High Life.
At certain cafes the BoIshevikis
met almost nightly and "spreed" The
wine flowed at these cafes, and lux
uries which the man in the street
could not obtain at any price, were
abundant
This winter will bring terrible suf-
ferings to many. the refugees stated.
Warm clothing was confiscated, and
it is impossible to buy more.
The 'shuba," as the winter coat is
called, is generally stored with fur
riers in August, the Red Guards is
sued an order confiscating all coats
and furs stored in Moscow.
Here are the official rations for
Petrograd during August:
Category 1 (workers)-Two ounces
bread and one-haIf pound fish.
Category 2 (non manual workers.
One ounce bread and one-quarter
pound fish.
Category p1oyes)-One-half
pound fish.
Category ("boorjoo')-Two small
behring's (irregularly).
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-10
QUINCY

Quincy, Nov. 9.-Mrs. +. H. Trunk.
who has been spending the past
three months in Cleveland, Ohio, has
returned home.
Hon. Y. L. Watson and Messrs Ed
and Walter Graves, spent Thursday
in Tallahassee on legal business.
The recent marriage Of Miss Anna
Belle Lyle, one Of the Quincy high
school teachers, and Mr.. w. B. Ma
lone, Of this place, at the brides home
in Live Oak, was a great usrpriSe to
the friends of the couple.
Mrs. Horace Curry left Wednesday
for a sanatorium in Atlanta to have
a fractured shoulder properly set She
was accompanied by her brother, d.
A. Shaw.
Mr. and Mrs Roy Dunaway, OF
Valdosta, Ga, are the guests Of Mrs.
Mary Jones. Mrs. Dunaway before
her recent marriage was Miss May
Jones.
Rally Day, which was postponed on
account of sickness, will be observed
Sunday by the Presbyterian church
Hon. Y. l.. Watson has been elect
ed delegate from the Presbyterian
church to the synod which meets this
year in st. Petersburg.
Rev. and Mrs. w. A. Bneus spent
Thursday in Thomasville.
There was no session Of superior
court this week on account of condi-
tons arising from the epidemic. I.
has been postponed until January.
The Woman'S Club held its first
meeting since the epidemic on Thurs
day afternoon. Mrs. Y. l.. Watson in
the chair. The club sent a donation
of fruits last winter to the hospital
70 rthe insane at Chattahoochee ana
80 int Tod ir,
lar contribution from all of the feder-
ated club of Florida and thus mako
Christmas, 1913, one long to be re-
mebered by the unfortunate inmates OF
this institution.
DR.. w. NJ. Bevis, the superintend
ent, was present at Thursdays meet
ing and gave a very fine paper on the
present needs and afte rcare of these
people.
Prof. Joe A. Youngblood, principal
Of the Quincy school, was also pres
ent and made a strong appeal for the
cooperation of the club in making
the school finer than ever this year.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-10
VARSITY UNION
MOST POPULAR
IN. &. A. Specially

paris. Nov. s.-Fifteen thousand sol
dfers mostly officers, have registered
thus far at the headquarters OF the
American University Union in Paris.
It's the meeting place for college
men. Every college has its overseas
clubroom there. Most all the frater-
mites are represented. Upwards Of i25
men are taken care Of nightly and
there Is always big demand for
rooms.
The union took over a hotel for the
period OF the war. A lonely soldier
on leaye-if he's a college man-has
only TO go there to run across class
mates and fraternity brothers. Names
OF all members of the A. E. F. who
register are classified according to
colleges and fraternities and the card
index systems have proved invaluable.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-10
CaIomeI Loses You a Days Work!
Take Dodson's Liver Tone Instead
Read my guarantee! If bilious constipated head
achy you need not take nasty, sckening, danger
GUS calomel to get Strengthened up.

ness and constipation. you have only
to ask for your money back.
Dodson's Liver Tone is a pleasant
tasting, purely vegetable remedy, harm
less to both children and adults. Take
a spoonful at night and wake up feel
ing fine; no biliousness, sick headache,
acid stomach or constipated bowels
1t doesn't grippe or cause inconvenience
all the next day like violent calomel
Take a dose Of calomel today and to-
morrow you will feel weak, sick AMI
nauseated. Don't lose a days work
Take Dodson's Liver Tone instSd and
feel fine, full Of vigor and ambition
Adv
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-10

Every druggist in town-your drug
st and everybody's druggist has not
ed a great falling off in the sale Of
Iomel. They all give the same rea-
n. Dodson's Liver Tone is taking
place.
"CaIomcl is dangerous and people
low it, while Dodson's Liver Tone is
rfectly safe and gives better re-
It's" said a prominent local drug
st. Dodson's Liver Tone is person
iy guaranteed by every druggist who
lis it. A large bottle doesn't cost
ry much but if it fails to give easy
lief in every case Of liver sluggish
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-10
BAND OF HUN SPIES
II NABBED IN PARIS
On. E. A. Specially

Paris, Nov. 9--Anosher band Of Ger
man spies III France has been round
ed up and is in prison awaiting trial
Among the prisoners are two women
formation concerning damage done by
bombs and Big Bertha" shells IN
Paris. The land Included several
army deserters. Several members had
false passports it,: switzerland where
they were met BY German agents.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-10

supply their pressing needs OF am
munItion. At Offenburg, a town !,
Baden, the staue of Sir Francis Drata
regarded by the Germans as being n.
introducer Of the po:a.o in Eurons
was the first onc to be torn down and
melted.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-10

sporting Life" has been
be
leased master ofs
He of that of purest
Tourneur was
born which for the nnshed
of years.
the beginning OF things In
the evolution o the -
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-10
NINE. SCHNEMMER ~
PRAISE OF WILSON
IN. f.. A. Specially

Stockholm, Sweden, Nov. 9.-Afme.
Rosika Schwemmer, she Of Ford peace
ship fame, is quoted in the Dagens
Nyhter here as predicting that Presi-
dent Wilson will handle the European
situation as he did the Mexican situa-
ton and will outplay the imperialists
and the militarists OF Central Europe.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-10
HUNS MELT STATUE OF
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE
IN. e. A. Special.)

The Hague, Nov. 9.-Statues OF
world-famous Englishmen were the
first to be melted by the Germans to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18
ADJUSTMENTS
New Vaudeville Bill at the Opera
House Today.

House Today.
The Opera House offers a brand
new bill Of vaudeville and big
feature picture commencing today.
| The management have provided three
excellent acts including variety
! that is bound to please all.
The vaudeville is headed by the
Isabelle Miller & Co, who present a
comedy sketch entitled. The New
Porter" Miss Miller has her own
special and there are three people in
the act which is said to be built for
laughing purposes and serves its pur-
pose.
Wells DeVeau, the funny tramp
comedian, is there with his variety
comedy. musical instruments. His
act is one that always make good as
it offers cleverness and skill with
clean comedy.
Barry and Saules are a duo of
. regular vaudevillians. lady and gent
III a line of comedy talking. singing
; and dancing. having lots Of bright
material that is certain to find a
responsive target in the big audiena, !
which are now filing the Opera
House nightly.
"The Submarine Eye"
Together with a fine vaudeville b'n
at the Opera House today is that
wonderful submarine picture entitled
The Submarine Eye A picture
that from the novelty alone would be
an attraction but doubIy so for the
reason that it has powerful dra-
matte story and all was enacted I'M
der the ocean waves many fathoms
deep.
Special underwater methods OF mo-
| ton photography were used to MAKE
this great marine feature which is in
seven reels, each reel having scores Ct
thrills unlike any ever be+clu .ihCg. II
in motion pictures.
There are other pictures provided
including a clever little Bot by Conley
kid picture and pleasing TraveioSu2
Of educational value.
Nine reels of pictures and 4 big
vaudeville bill makes a program d
more than two solid hours Duration
with no lack of interest from the
start to f1nale.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18
Cooper-Rice

The marriage of Ephraim Cooper
and Miss Harriet Evelyn Rice took
place from the parsonage of the NJ
E. church Wednesday morning, Rev
j. o. Rutter performing the mar
riage ceremony. using the double ring
service. The happy couple left fol-
Boston and Fall River. They have
the congratulations of their many
relatives and friends.
The South kennebec Association
Of the Baptist church had fine day
for their services at the Baptist
church and everything was carried
out according to the program and
schedule time. A good company at
tended all the services and a fine sup
per was served by the ladies of the
church.
There will be no services at the
Methodist churches of the town Sun
day.
Mrs. Norman Shorey and Miss
May Shorey will pass a few days In
Lawrence and Boston, Mass.
Miss Ellen Phillips attended the
Maine Conference at Augusta last
Sunday.
The Holly Club will meet at Mrs
Manson's Monday afternoon.
Lieut.. A. B. Canham Of the bat.
tleship New Jersey passed Sunday
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Can
ham, in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18
VASSALBORO

NORTH-Miss l.. Rice was given
a linen shower at the home of Miss
Z. Hutton by a number of her friends
Monday evening, April Is.
Ephraim Cooper received a wrist
watch and fountain pen from his
many friends in the spinning room
of the American Wooden mill, on
leaving his work there Monday night
to enter the service of his country.
Lawyer Fred Clair Of Waterville
addressed a large company Of the
employees of the American Wooden
Co. during the noon hour of Tuesday
from his auto in the mill yard.
Rev. and Mrs. Rutter of the NJ.
f. church left Wednesday noon to
attend the session of the East Maine
conference at Dexter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18
Red Crcss Notes

The executive committee of the Au-
gusta chapter of the Red Cross at a
meeting held Tuesday extended a
vote of thanks to the Elks club for
the use of their building for the sur
2ical dressings meetings, to Turner
& Pike for making rubber stamps for
use by the surgical dressings depart
ment. and to Frank V. Stevens for
cleaning materials for use by the
chapter.
A second shipment was made
Wednesday by the Augusta chapter
to the New England headquarters at
Boston of 100 pairs Of socks.
Red Cross workers are asked to
please bring socks to the room of the
Augusta chapter this Thursday as
the room will be closed on Friday, the
holiday. Yarn will be distributed all
DAY this Thursday.
There will be no sewing at City
hall on Friday of this week on &C
count of the holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Blaine s. Viles, who has recently
returned from a trip to the Dead
River region, says that the drive on
that river was started about a week
ago but that there is no water in
the river or its branches. there hav-
ing been no rain since last fall, and
while thare was during the winter a
great body of snow on the ground it
was SO light that when it came to
disappear but little water resulted
from its melting. Viles & Sargent are
driving On the South branch Of the
Dead River and also on the North
branch and Mr.. Viles said yesterday
that II a good rain should come along
within a day or two they would be
ready to sluice logs over the Dead
River dam within a week.