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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10
TOWN LOCALS

Reginald Foss, Claude Foss, Joe
st. Pierre and Stanley Cabana were
in Portland, Me-, Monday and took
the examinations for enlistment in
the navy. Reginald Foss and STAN
ley Cabana passed the examinations,
Joe st. Pierre failed to pass on the
eye test and Claude Foss' examina-
ton was referred to Washington and
a decision is expected today.
Mr.. Dunn and Mr.. Woodland of
Richmond, Que, were in town Tues
day night to attend the May Ball.
Charles Parker has recovered from
an illness of appendicitis and is able
to be around town.
Perley Brown and Fay Blake were
in West Milan, N. H., last week fish
ing.
Miss Maggie Powers was home
from Berlin, N. H., Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Miss Portia Dale, Miss Fullington,
and Mrs. Saunders motored to New
port Wednesday. sClifford Stevens
took them over in his car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis johnson
went to Portland, Friday. Mr.. Jhon-
son returned Sunday and Mrs.
johnson remained for the week
visiting with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. E. J.. Parsons of Bangor, Me-,
who were stopping in Portland.
Fred Paquette was in Barre. Mon
day to drive home an Oldsmobile
car which he sold to S. j. Maroney.
The May Ball by the Camfre
Girls was greatly enjoyed by a
large number. The hall was prettily
trimmed and the Campfire Girls
are to be congratulated on the sue
cess of this, ball.
Judge E. j. Nelson of Norton held
an investigation here Wednesday on
several inormaions that have been
filed. States Attorney Powell con-
Quoted the Investigations in the mu-
nicipal court room.
Alfred Corliss received a painful
injury to the finger of his right hand
Wednesday when hit by a spear
Arthur Lyons cast for a sucker
The boys saw the sucker and young
Corliss was so eager to catch the
fish that he thrust out his hand tc
catch it as Lyons let go his spear
The spear passed through the finger
and the barb prevented it from be-
ing withdrawn. The tissue was sew
cred by Chas. Lefebvre and the
wound dressed by DR.. Ellie.
Miss Iva Humphrey and Oriel B.
Coe were married Saturday at New
port. They took a short trip to St.
J~ohnsbury and arrived home Tues.
day night and Wednesday went tc
the Blodgett farm, which Mr.. Coe
recently purchased, where they
will commence housekeeping. Their
many friends extend congratula'
tons and best wishes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10
Helps To Keep Fit

When the digestion is out of
order, it throws the whole physical
being out of gear. B. B. Hayward,
Unadilla, Ca, writes: "Foley's Ca
thartic Tablets give me quicker re-
lief than anything | have ever
tried" They relieve biliousness,
bad breath, bloating, gas, indiges-
ton and constipation. No gripping
or nausea. John w. Thurston,
Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10
Methodist Church Notices,

Sunday. May IL, 1918.
Sunday, May IL, Mothers Day.
Morning Worship at II o'clock.
Subject, "Our Debt to Motherhood"
Epworth League at $50 p. m.
Evening Service at 7 O'Clock.
Subject, "A Call to Noble Living"
Prayer meeting in church vestry
at 7:30 O'Clock on Thursday evening.
Fred Wilcock, Pastor.
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Congregational Church.


Morning service at HOO.
Sunday school at IL o'clock.
Evening service at 7 o'clock.
Weekday Services
Junior Christian Endeavor, Tues
day at a pm.
Y. P. S. C. E., Tuesday evening at
tbs.
Prayer meeting at 7:30 Thursday
evening.
Choir rehearsal, Saturday evening
at the parsonage.
The pastor Emeritus, Rev. Thomas
Hall, will preach this Sunday morn
ing and evening.
Rev. Robert Lawton, pastor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank the people of
Island Pond for their patronage for
the ten years we have been in bust
ness here, and bespeak for our sue
cessor, Basil Bros, a continuance of
the same.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. d. Francis,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10

C. D. Boardway has purchased the
Blake house on Railroad street.
Miss Tessie Goodsell and Miss
Helen Tyler are spending a few
days at Morgan.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10

In the District Court of the. United States for the
District of Vermont.
In the Matter of
Lsyi s: Clair IN BANKRUPTCY, No. 1887
Notice of Hearing on Petition of
Discharge.
To the creditors of Levi St. Clair of Brighton
in the County of Essex acd District aforesaid, a
bankrupt;
Whereas, said bankrupt has filed his petition
for discharge. which petition has been referred
to me as refereet TO hear the evidence and re-
port the facts with my opinion thereon;
Now Therefore, you are hereby notified that I
will attend to the dulles under said reference,
on the 10th day of June, 1918, at ten O'Clock in
the forenoon, at the Office of the Town Clerk in
Concord in said County of Essex and District
aforesaid, at which time and place said creditors
may attend and present their objections to such
discharge with the evidence thereon.
Dated at Lyndonville, in said District, this 4th
day OF May, 1918.
Edwin A. Cook, Referee in Bankruptcy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10

| will swap a good work horse
weighs 115O lbs. for a good young
cow that gives milk now and is all
right. O.. L. Mansur. 41-2
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Wanted, Lost,For SaIe,Etc

Advertisement under this heading S cents per
line for LIST insertion and 2 lie a line for each
subsequent insertions. Count 6 words to a line.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10

For Sale: Ten tons loose hay.
Will Paine, Island Pond, Vt. 41tf
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10

Lost: Black and white dog. Will
finder please notify F. E. Boyce.
41tf
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10

For Sale: Thrifty Strawberry
Plants. Heavy bearing varieties,
yielding large fine favored berries.
SOC per 100. Cut prices On large
orders. Mrs. A. L. Hooper, Groton.
Vermont. 42-3
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank the local branch
of the Red Cross for the outfit given
us. We shall greatly appreciate
the articles.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10

For Sale: Stone Drags, Jersey
Cow, Cream Separator, two cheap
Buggy Wagons. c.. N. Williams,
Island Pond, Vt. 40-44
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10

Wanted 100000 Sacks and
Bags: The government needs
them for the trenches in France.
Highest cash price paid by.
39tf. S. Schneider
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10

For Sale: 10 COWS, 8 new mich.
Lewis Goslay, Rid /, West Burke,
vt. Aft
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10

House For Sale: The late Nose
Cushing house for sale. Inquire of
A. J. Dutil, st. Johnsbury, Vt.
40tf
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-10

Claud Foss,
Stanley Cabana,
Joe St re,
Reginald Foss.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-06-08
TWO GERMAN SUBMARINES PURSUE
US. TRANSPORT FOR TWELVE HOURS

and the fact positively ascertained."
Mr.. Daniels to-day confirmed state
ments by Senator Swanson that more
than one half Of the u boats sent
cut by Germany have been destroyed
or captured.
Senator Tlllman. Chairman OF the
Naval Affairs Committee has a letter
from Secretary Daniels saying:
Submarine hunting is at best n
most elusive thing, BE assured that
everything that can be done is being
done. All naval units are disposed In
manner dictated by experience and
study OF the subject.
"lf you feel disposed to do so, state
that you are assured that all possible
steps are being taken"
In commenting on this letter, Sen
ator Tillman said:
That is just what / am trying &c
do. / have been assured by the
proper naval authorities, as this lAt-
ter shows, that everything that ca
be done Is being done. As Chairman
OF the Naval Committee | want to
assure those who are panic stricken
that there is no need for panic at all,
for we have a navy that is up 70
snun.' They can take care OF our
cities and everything \else, and thoy
will hunt down those damned devils
and wipe them Off the face OF the
earth"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-06-08
JAPAN DENIES She AIMS
TO DOMINATE CHINA
Military Agreement Relates Only to
COOPERATION in Far East,
Says Official Note.

TOXIC. June 8 (Associcted Press).-
The official statement issued by the
Japanese Government explanatory OF
the Chino-Japanese military agreement
declares that this agreement relates
only 10 cooperation by the two nations
In defense Of the peace and welfare OF
the Far East. and explicitly denies
various rumors TO the contrary. The
explanatory statement says:
Currency has been given TO varl-
Gus rumors. alleging that the agree
ment contains. for instance, such
stipulations as that the Chinese expe-
dition is to be under Japanese COM
mand: that Japan may construct forts
in Chinese territory at such places
as she may choose; that Japan Will
take control Of the Chinese railways.
shipyards oNd arsenals, and even that
Japan Will assume control OF China's
finances, viii organize China's police
system. Will acquire the right Of
freely operating the Chinese mines
producing materials for the use Of
the arsenals, &c.
"It cannot be too emphatlcally
stated that these and similar rumors
are absolutely unfounded."
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-06-08
BRITISH SERGEANT
AND FIVE MEN HELD
600 GERMANS At BAY
With Ten Men He Also Flanked and
Killed 100 Men and Gets
Victoria Cross.

LONDON. June (via ottaka). AM
nouncement OF the award OF three Vic
toria Crosses. including one to Sergt
Albert Mountain. West Yorks. whose
act was an outstanding example OF
supreme fearlessness and initiative. is
made IN the Official Gazette.
Mountains company was compelled
to fall back before the advancing enemy.
Volunteers for a counter r-attack were
being called when Mountain and ten
men stepped forward He advanced on
the flank with a Lewis machine gun
and cnflladed an enemy patrol. OF which
about 100 were Killed
Mountain rallied and organized the
party for defense and covered the re-
aremeut OF the rest OF the company
with one non commissioned officer and
four men he held at bay 600 Germans
for half an hour.
Later he took command OF a flank
post and held on for twenty seven
hours. until finally surrounded Noun
tain was one OF the few who managed
10 fight their way back.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-06-08
RUSSIANS RELY
ON AID Of ALLIES,
WILSON IS TOLD
Chamber Of Commerce at Mos
COW Hopes for Complete
Victory Over Germany.

WASHINGTON, June Slope for
n complete victory over Germany Is
expressed In n COMMUNICATION re-
ceived by President Wilson Today
from the Russian American Cham
Der Of Commerce at Moscow. The
Russian people. It Is declared. rely on
the economic support OF the Allies for
tho reconstruction or the power OF
Russia.
The Chamber Ia composed OF lead
ing Russian and American business
men. Its President is N. Gotchkoff.
The communications was sent on the
occasion of the death OF American
Consul General Summers. II said:
THE general meeting or the Rus
sian American Chamber OF Com
mercc. deeply conscious OF the ines
timable loss which has befsllen us
with the death Of our prominent
worker and ,co-mcmber. Mr.. sum
mcrs. dovoting such noble efforts In
tho great enterprise OF strengthening
the friendly relations between the
people OF the United States and
Russia, Is sending you. Mr.. President.
the assurance OF our deepest devo-
tlon to the American people, our un-
limited sympathy and esteem and
wish for a complete victory over the
militlrlstic caste OF Germany.
The Russian people. after being
inflicted with such serious wounds In
such tragic manner. temporarily
parnlyzing our country, firmly relies
upon actual support from the Allies
In an economical sense. which may
prove ~ special Importance in the
restoration OF normal conditions OF
Russian life. tor the rcconstruction of
the power " Russia. so that she
again may nnd herself In the ranks
OF her brave friends and Allies in
defense OF the deals OF humanity,
Righteousness and liberty 80 roughly
trampled under foot
The presence In petrograd OF Am
bassador' Francis was reported TO the
state Department to-day. The Ambas
sador went to the former Russian
capital on June 4 for short stay.
Other dispatches TO the department
said conditions in petrograd were bad.
especially az to food supplies.
Swedish reports to the state de-
partment anpounce that the Russians
Soviet Republic has abolished ell
titles of Ambassadors and Ministers.
Both their own and foreign rcpresch.
tatives are called without distinction
Representative Plenipotentiaries"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-06-08
DRIVE At AMERICANS
IN W0EvRE SECTION
MAY Be GERMAN PLAN
Movement of Troops From Metz to
St. Mihiel Indicates Such
an Attack.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE, Friday, June : (Asso-
ciatcd Press) Reports OF recent
heavy German train movements from
the direction OF Metz toward the ST.
Mihiel salient has aroused discussion
in the American eXpeditlonary forces
as TO whether the enemy is planning
an assault In the Woevre.
From tactical point OF view the
neighborhood OF St Mlhiel. with it's
sharp salient, offers logical place
for a German attack. \ drive through
ST. Mihicl 10 the southwest, it is con-
sidercd might have a triple object 100
the menaclng Of Bar-le- Due. the out
thanking Of Nerdun from the rear and
the elimination Of the salient which
has its apex AZ Ncrdun.
Many engagements OF a tactical
mature may be expected even II tho
Germans decide II is useless to con
tmuc their efforts along the Marno
and elect 20 hit the Allied line At
other places. The position Of the rail =
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-06-08
FOE ACTUALLY TORTuRES
FORTY BRITONS TO DEATH
Murdered W Germans as "Reprisal'
for Alleged Killing Of Teutons
by British SentrieS.

LONDON. June s B-itish Adml'al-
ty. per wireless Press) The slow
murder OF forty British prisoners sent
by the Germans to- work under fire on
the Russian front Is related by a
member OF the royal naval division
who has Just reached England after
escaping. from Germany.
II had been decided, he says, that
out OF party OF 500 British prison.
era. n large number should die in con-
sequence OF an allegation that thirty
six German prisoners had been muir
dcred by their British sentries.
They were taken from working par
ties at the end OF the day. made to
mount on n block and then tied to
n pole. The block nfterward was
kicked away. leaving the men sus-
pended with their feet little or
the ground. In this position they
were kept for two and half hours
each night for fourteen nights In In
tense cold. Forty men died undo the
treatment.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-06-08
HOLD PARIS AT ALL COST,
SAYS SOCIALIST DEPUTY
Frederick Brunei Discusses PoSSibili-
ties Of Germans Getting
Nearer the Capital.

PARIS. June Sin an article IN the
Matln dealing with the recent appoint
ment of the Paris Committee OF Defense
Frederic Brunei, Socialist Deputy
SAYS:
by another drive. made without re-
gard to sacrifices. the Germans. IL they
did not enter Paris. perhaps could ap-
prOach near enough to hold the capital
under the Are OF long range guns. not.
as now. for intermittent bombardment.
but for methodic, permanent fire.
Even the most unlikely. the most
extreme possibilities ought TO be Con
sLasred untll American coutinRents can
turn the scale OF electives In our favor
Paris cannot be abandoned. II must
be defended with energy. for It is a SUI
preme retreat where the fate OF the
country might be decided. and every
thing ought TO he subordinated to its
preservation, So long as Germany seeks
to impose domination by force no peace
Is possible and hut one duty is imposed
upon us--to nght and conGuer."
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-06-08
POLICEMAN KILLS HIMSELF
, BEFORE DESK At STATION
Maroon Had Been Erratic Since
Gang Beai Him Up -Four
p, Years AGO.

Patrolman Thomas p Maroon thirty
three. Of No. ~ G"ayesend Avenue.
BrooKlyn. shot himself in the right
temple this afternoon while standing
before the desk Of the Greenwich street
Police station. He died instantly.
Marion had been = member OF the
police force for twelve years. Four
years sgo while attached to the Charles
Street station he was attacked while
pstrollins his beat by members Of the
Hudson busters" and the Smith
Street Gang" and given a severe beat
ing. Ever since. according 10 fellow
patrolmen. he has acted erratic at time.
This morning Capt John T. Leary OF
the Greenwich street Station received
a complaint that Marion was fiourishinx
his revolver while on his beat. Investi.
cation did not confirm this. but the
captain cautioned him. This noon no
complained OF being tired, OF his fob.
and after an argument with another
patrolman was cautioned lest he receive
complaint. lie replied. Before take
complaint I'll give up the job" Short
ly afterward he killed himself.
Marion leaves widow and four
children.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-06-08
ONE U BOAT VANISHES
UNDER DESTROYER'S FIRE
OFF MARYLAND COAST
But Navy Won't Be Sure She Was
Sunk Till Sea Is Dragged
for the "ProofS."

WASHINGTON. June s.--Repor,s
persisted to-day that destroyer and
a submarine fought out at sea off the
eastern shore OF Maryland. 'rhe de-
stroyer was lie, 'ribed as victor.
A prominent member of the House
Naval Affairs Committee called up
one OF highest ranking officers in
the Navy Department and made in
quiries concerning tn, report. He was
informed that the engagement took
place Thursday of Cape Henlopen,
Shots were exchanged. Tho subma-
rlne 'ent down,
WAS the submarine sunkH" asked
the Congressman.
Il will not go that far" replied the
high naval official. = said she went
down. l will not say she was sunk
until the bottom Of the sea Is dragged
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-06-08
SLACkERS RUSH TO Wed,
900 LICENSES IN WEEK
Permits Given to 249 Day Before
Draft Registration, Large Num-
Der Even for June.

City Clerk Scully Is getting ready for
another slackers' drive on the Marriage
License Bureau. More than 900 licenses
have been issued thus far this week. On
Monday, the day before the new draft
registration. 24s permits were issued.
This Is an unusually large number FOR
one day. although any day in June IL
considered a big day at the Marriage
Bureau.
A large percentage of the brides xra.
so young that II was necessary to ret
their parents consent
On Tuesday, draft registration day.
900 licenses were issued. There were IN
the next day, 1863 on Thursday ana ,Is
on Friday. The reason for the Frtdav
slump Is common superstition that II
Is a particularly unlucky day for a bride
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-06-08
EMGELHARD MAKES DENIAL
OF PLATINUM CHARGES
Says Firm Has No Connections
With German Interests in Reply
ing to Representative Rainey.

Charles Engelhard OF No. 30 Church
street replied to-day to the speech of
representative Rainey Of Illinois yes-
terdny In which Mr.. Engelhard was
subjected to an attack regarding hi,
Arerichnism. Representative Rainey
ssif the bulk OF the platinum busi-
ness In this country was dominates
by Engelhard. platinum adviser Of che
war industries Board. who is q p.-
tive ot Germany"
Not one OF the firms referred IA nv
MI Rainey with which am connecte6
is branch OF any German nrm nor
do Germans or any citizens Of a eoun-
try allied with Germany. resident or
nonresident, own stock. They ara
controlled and owned by loyal AmerI-
can citizens" said Mr.. Engelhard.
Engelhard added that the mar von
Brock referred to never was An nj,
employment and no employee OF Baker
Co. had been interned. He also
denied being a member of the Jewellers.
Association or connected with its Wig
lance committee. In concluding. he
said he considered himself in ali re-
spects as good an American as Mr..
Ralney.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-06-08
U. S. TROOPS RUSHED 100 MILES
TO BATTLE LINE IN II HOURS;
QUICK DASH FOR AMMUNITION
Journey of the Soldiers Made by Train and
Auto-Gunners and Engineers Called
From Sleep to Fight.

WITH THE AMERICAN FNRC ~
ON THE MARINE. June s Omitted
Press) The American adN~ adds
another chapter TO tho accomp.. a.
ment OF our troops which are
playing the role OF Gen. Gallieni's
famous "taxicab army" In this second
battle OF the Marne.
The official report OF tie command
ing general reveals the feat is fully
as impressive ms first reported
Receiving orders to move from the
region OF Gisors at 5 =, NJ. on May
90. they departed by rail and motor
truck. At $40 A. NJ. the mex; day tho
nrst OF them had arrived In the rear
lines.
lGisors is an important railway
. junction thirty-iive miles north OF
Paris and seventy-five miles west
OF Chateau -TLierry In an air line.
The journey by rail and highway
probably was more than 100
milesl
Late that afternoon the situation
was critical. The French urged that
the Americans be sent into the line
immediateiy. as the enemy was
marching Aong the road to Paris.
Our men went into the line at mid
night, taking up positions at Chateau
Thierry. Al 8 A. NJ. on June n
thousand Americans were barring the
road. Every man carried two days
rattons and ammunition.
On the night OF June l the French
reported gap OF two and hall
miles In the line near Gandela (ten
miles west and north OF Chaten o.
Thierry and mile northwest Of
Veuilly-la-Poterio). An attach vas
expected any moment.
A regiment Of American machine
gunners and engineers aroused from
sleep filled the gap. .-..
Then came an urgent call Tor ar
tiilery ammunition. A truck train
made a forty five-mlle trip and re-
turn with ammunition in thirteen
hours. bringing in thirty two tuck
loads
One June and came the Ger
mAn attacks. previously feporteJ, on
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CONTINUED from First Page) ..

',ll caused the German to submerge.
The report Of this occurrence is
he first indication OF the presence
Z submarines north OF the Jersey
coast.
The American transport was put to
thrilling twelve-hour race by two
submarines. according to the story of
me of the crew on shore leave.
Warned while a considerable distance
rom shore OF the presence of sub
marines. the commander OF the rars.
port Is said to have Witnessed a re
quest for convoy.
Before the convoy came up w.
submarines were seen several miles
from the ship, according to the call
or's story. But the transport main
aimed a lead all during the night and
the coming Of destroyers with the
dawn caused the pursuers to dlsap-
pear. ,