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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
Americans Capture JuUigny
 From Huns in Fierce Battle

horses and brok en- down wagons com pleted the picture of devastation on the line of retreat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02

Chiffon stcikIand--Aged Il years, diea at local lnfirmary yesterday Body was shipped by Johns to Chllders- burg for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
DEATHS

John $, Thomas-Aged 40, died at local infirInary yesterday morning Body was shipped by Shaw to BLOC ten for interment F'rnnk K. snndlin-The six -months- old son of MT. and Mrs Lynn :. Sandlin. died at a local infirmary yesterday morning. Remains were shipped by shaw to Russellvillc Tor interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02

Byron GIover--Aged 16. died at a To- cal infirmary yesterday afternoon. Body will be shipped by Johns to Sterretts this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
soLp SITUATION RESTORED

Between the Disc and the Aisne the infantry battle commenced again yester- day evening after strong artillery fire Immediately south of the Disc the enemy was unable to advance owing to our artillery and machine gun fire On both sides of Champs the enemy advanced in force from the lowlands of the Ailette but the old situation was restored by a counter attack.
 Between tho Ailette and the Aisne the enemy's attacks and partial thrusts con- tinueG. In the evening the enemy started forward with strong forces for q united attack. Near the south of Crecy-Au- Mont we drove back the enefny partly by a counter thrust.
 "East of Juvigny the enemy pressed forward as far as Terny-Sorny. There local reserves brought him to standstill Several times repeated enemy attacks ex- tending in q southerly direction as far as the Aisne were shattered before our lines"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02

Berlin, September 1-(via London 1-The official statement from general headquar- ters this evening says "Fighting is proceeding between the Scarpe and .the Somme. British attacks
 here, iu the main, failed. At isolated places they pressed back our lines toward the east.
 Between the Disc and the Aisne the French partial attacks were repulsed. 7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
2O0O- PRISONERS TAKEN

In the course of this successful at tack, in which stiff opposition was me, and overcome by both the English and Australians, over 2000 prisoners and a few guns were taken.
 On the rersainder of the fEant~there were Successful miner operations at a number os points south of the Arras- Cambrai road.
 Our troops have driven the enemy from the high ground at Morval and captured Beautencourt and the ridge east of Raecourt and Fremicourt We are pressing the enemy hard in Le Tham- sloy and have completed the capture of Bullecourt and Lendecourt-Les- Gag nicourt. Several hundred prisoners were taken in these different operations.
 An enemy counter attack launched against the new positions gained by the Canadians this morning north of Hen decourt was repulsed.
 "Our oatrols have pushed forward slightly in the Lens sector.
 "On the lys front our progress coRa tinues. We have reached Doulieu, Le Verrier and Steenwerck and are closely engaged with the enemy about Neuvo Eglis and Wulverghen.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
LARGE NUMBER WOUNDED

In the dressing stations today the number of German wounded was far greater than the American. The long range fire of the Germans today did not result in very many casualties. The German dead is out of proportion to the number of Americans killed.
 Helmets and other equipment marked the bath of the enemy retirs- ment, while some of the trenches and dugouts and other places which had been used as cover were filled with bodies dressed in field gray. Dead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
ADVANCING IN LYs SALIENT

London. September 1.--British troops continue to advance in the Lys salient, southwest of Ypres. The British have crossed the Lave river and are near taires to La Bassee, according to the British war office statement issued today.
 Northeast of Bapaume, Field Mar shal Haigs forces have cleared the enemy from Longatte and Ecoust-St. Mein. Southeast bf Bapaume the Brit ish have made progress toward Le Transloy,
 The text of the statement reads.
 Yesterday evening the enemy re- peatedly counter attackd our new po- sitions at Mont St. Quentin and was repulsed on each occasion after severe fighting,a leaving prisoners in our hands
 we made progress in the direction of Le Transloy and during the night cleared the enemy from the villages of Longatte and Ecout-St Mein, talk ing 100 prisoners.
 North of the Arrus-Cambrai road more than 50 prisoners were captured by us in successful minor operation east of Haucourt
 Tn the lys sector our advance is continuing! Our troops have crossed the Lave river and are approaching the La Bassee- -Estaires road"
 This morning Australian troops rap tured Ter onne.
 After beating off the enemys coun- ter attacks at Mont St. Quentin yes terday evening, the Australians at :3S this morning renewed their advance in conjunction with English troops on their left. At an early hour the attacking Australians had stormed the German po- sitions west and north of Peronne, aal pressing oil, while fierce fighting was still taking place among the ruined streets and buildings, carried the east ern suburbs of the town
 The Australians hold Peronne Fla mieourt and St. Denis and have made important progress on the spurs east and northeast o1 Mont St. Quentin. "On the Australians left, Londcn troops, attacking southeast of Combles, have taken Bouchavesnes and Ran court, with the high ground overlooki ing these villages, and have reached the western outskirts of St. Pierre .Vaast wood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02

The guest of honor, Chevalier Bruno Zucolin, made a particularly happy ad- dress and made firm impression on both his countrymen and their invited
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-06-14
SUDBURY

Mrs. William Damon visited relatives
in East Middlebury last week
Mrs Willard Ackerly of Brooklyn,
n. y, is visiting Mrs Lester Burt
Miss Helen Bromell of Brooklyn, N.
y, is at Mrs, John Simond's for the
summer.
James Mclaughlin of New York City
is visiting his daughter, Mrs. c. w.
Smalley
Mr. and Mrs. o. G. Ketcham has re-
turned to Proctor after visiting Mr..
and Mrs. w. K, Sawyer,
Mrs. c. W. Jones underwent sue
cessful operation at Mary Fletcher Hos
pital, Burlington, last week.
Eugene Baker and Edward Trudo
were in Burlington Saturday to visit
Mrs. Baker, who is at the Mary Fletch-
er Hospital
Miss Maud Wetherbee, home demon
stration agent for Rutland County,
demonstrated cooking with substitutes
at the Town Hall Tuesday afternoon.
An entertainment will be given in the
town hall next Wednesday evening
under the auspices of the Girls Club
Orwell people will give the drama "Old
Acre Folk" and the farce, How the
Story Grew. Dancing will follow.
The proceeds will be given to the local
Red Cross
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-06-14
VERGENNES

Mrs. Wilson is visiting her sister,
Mrs Fred Andrews.
Rev, ], E. Mckee has returned from
trip to Burlington.
Mrs. NJ T. Bristol who has been i'll
in bed for several weeks is able to sit
up a while each day.
The alumni reception and dance was
held Tuesday night in City Hall
Lieut. John Caisse of Washington is
visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs, CHI.
Caisse.
Mrs, A. A. Oliver of Westport, n. Y,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Joseph
Daigneault
Mrs, Willard R. Bristol went Tues
day to Bennington to visit her son, DR..
Horace Bristol,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Barnes of Troy,
n. Y, former residents of Vergennes,
visited friends here last week.
Thomas V. Kierstead of Ludlow has
taken the place of Mr.. Bourn as mana
ger of the A. and P. store on Main ST.
Miss E. w. Foss of Boston is spend
ing ten days at the homes of her sisters
Mrs, William r. Warner and Mrs. G..
W. Stone.
Sergeant Oliver Z. Tatro and Pri-
Yates Walter ST. Peters and Frank
Domino were weekend guests at the
home of their parents.
w r. Warner attended the hearing
in Burlington in the recent railroad
accident case which occurred between
Burlington and Winooski last week
Mrs George Burroughs died Monday
evening after a short illness, aged 81
years. The funeral was held Thursday
afternoon at two o'clock at the house.
Charles Wilkinson has entered the
employ of Andrew Tredo and has
moved his family from Addison to the
Burroughs house on the Monkton road.
Red Cross Tag Day was held in this
city Saturday and S35 was realized on
the sale of nosegays with little Red
Crosses attached to them. Children
with Red Cross wells on sold flowers,
Capt, Robert W. McCuen, who has
been visiting at his home here, has re-
turned to his new regiment on the div
ision staff of the Fourth Division of the
regular army at Camp Merritt, N. ].
Miss Marion Severance, who has fin
ished her schooling at Sargent School in
Cambridge, Mass, in spending some
time with her aunts, Mrs. William War
ner and Mrs. George w. Stone.
Miss Lydia Brown closed her school
in Addison Friday and passed the week
end with her brother, Alderman Levi
H. Brown. Monday Miss Brown left
for Cambridge where she has position
as chemist in the new condensary plant
of the Sheffield Farms Slawson- Decker
Co.
Miss Mary Pierce and Hugh c. Ball
were united in marriage Saturday at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Pierce of Shelburne.
Mrs, W. M. Webster played the we'd
ding march from Lohengrin. The couple
were preceded by Miss Mildred Vos-
bling, niece of the bride and Master
Sheldon Ball Of Montpelier, a nephew
of the groom.
The junior high school graduation
will take place Monday afternoon at
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-06-14

The law provides that person can hold in his own
name War Savings Stamps exceeding $1,000 maturity value
War Savings Stamps however be purchased for other
members of the family including minor children
The money invested in War Savings Stamps is not
gift donation but is loan to the Government It will
all be paid back with 49t interest compounded quarterly IT,
because of serious financial reverses calamity it
should be necessary to get your money before January l.
1928 you may do by giving ten days notice to any Money
Order postmaster in which you get what paid for
the Stamps with interest to date of payment The Stamps
are free from all State and local taxes they backed by
all the property in the United States they cannot fall in value
below the price you pay they convenient and de-
srabe investment has been offered by Govern
ment
definite quota of War Savings Stamps has been assigned
by Government to each town. which is dollars
twenty times the population of each town The Government
of the United States expects all the citizens of every town and
county subscribe for its quota and to pledge themselves to
save and economic to help win the
It is to be hoped that the subscriptions taken before and
at the meetings in your town and county will show you and
your neghbors be loyal Americans to whom Govern
ment in this hour of need does not call in vain.
Issued under direction of the Treasury Department by
FRED A. ROWLAND
Vermont War Savings Director appointed and acting under
the authority of the Secretary of the United States Treas
ury
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-06-14
RIPTON

Mrs. M. A. Monroe of Middlebury
and sister Mrs. Andrews were visitors
here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Beeman and son
Chandler Of St, Adams and Mrs. Klein
were guests at G. E. Fairs Saturday.
The ladies of the town are planning
to engage more extensively in Red
Cross work this summer, Through the
generous donation of Henry Day, one Of
his store houses will be fitted up for
Red Cross headquarters. He has also
contributed two sewing machines. The
Red Cross members met Thursday.
Plans for entertainments are being con-
sidered.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-06-14
VERMONT
PUBLIC PRINTING

In accordance with Sec. 74o2 of the
General Laws of Vermont l hereby
advertise for sealed proposals for
all or distinct divisions of the State
printing for two years beginning
July 1, 1918. Specifications and
forms for bids will be forwarded on
application.
Bids will be received up to pm,
June II, 1918, and will be opened
at 8 p. m, June Fl, 1918, at the
Office of the Purchasing Agent,
Montpelier, Vermont.
DEWEY 7. HANLEY,
Purchasing Agent.
Montpelier, Vermont.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-06-14
ORWELL
M. Imogene COOL 5 N.

llhf lNNpkNHN NNNh ~ ~
Mrs + L Ray Is seriously Ill
NJ Dundon was in Burlington Tues
day
Mrs c. Blair was in Brandon Mon
day
J, W Ryan Of Vergennes was here
Monday
Linus Needham was in Rutland Fri
day and Saturday
William CaHlyaugh Of Rutland Is at
the l., o, Bascom farm,
Mr. and Mrs. b A, Aines spent the
weekend AZ Fred La Dues
Miss Agnes Mcrcuro went Monday
to Rutland where She has a position.
Mrs Moses Forcicr who has been
critically III /, somewhat improved
John Purcell Of Rochester g. ~ Is
visiting his mother Mrs. Agnes Purcell
Miss Marguerite Munger is visiting
her cousin Mrs j. w Clark in Paw
let
NJ, ! Crouin was q guest Of Rev. T.,
a, WeIoh Wednesday and Thursday OF
last week.
Mrs Bliss who has been for the win.
ter in Massachusetts has returned TO
L, +, Rays
Mr. and Mrs. Ellcnberger OF Bur.
Ilington were business visitors in town
Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs William Eddy spent
Thursday in Poultncy the guest OF
their son Robert
Mr. and Mrs John Hanield and fam
lily of Brandon visited her brother NJ,
u Baker Sunday,
Miss Shirley Smith of Hartford,
Conn, is with her aunt Mrs, L, L,
Young for the summer,
Mrs. Martha Bull went on Saturday
to Waterford ~ Y, where she will
spend several weeks with friends,
l., b. Ncedham, A, r, Bush and J c.
Thomas attended the Vermont State
Masonic meeting held in Burlington
this week,
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles Raymond and
son Charles, Jrp Of TT. Edward, n y
are guests OF his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
]. o. Raymond
George Doane and Louis Boulia went
Monday to Lake George where they
have employment for the summer on
the steamer Horizon,
Mr.. and Mrs, Clinton Mallory gave
a surprise party the evening of the 9th
to Mr.. Carroll Griswold, the occasion
being his seventy-siXth birthday, 4
number Of neighbors and friends were
present Dancing was INDUCED in and
refreshments served,
Mrs John Clark and son Wilson of
Pawlet visited Mrs Clark's parents,
Mr., and Mrs. H. d. Branch Sunday,
Mrs. Ellen Wood of Round Lake, n. V,
accompanied them and remained with
her aunt, Mrs Branch for a visit of
some weeks.
While returning home from c. c.
Mallory's on Thursday evening of last
week, w. l.. Root who was on foot was
run into and thrown down by team.
1t was a dark night and Mr., Root failed
to hear the approaching vehicle, He
was badly bruised and shaken up and
his clothing damaged, but luckily es-
capped serious injury.
a Ford car owned and driven by Nor
man Forcier, and horse and wagon
driven by c. L. Hammond collided on
Main street in front of D. Gains store
about 9 o'clock Sunday evening. Mr..
Forcier driving from the east at a low
rate of speed did not see Mr.. Hammond
who had just turned into the street
from the road leading from the Congre-
gational church, The car struck the
front wheel of the vehicle, tipping out
Mr. Hammond and his daughter, Miss
Helen who fortunately escaped with a
few bruises. The horse was thrown
down and received some cuts and
scratches. The wagon was almost de-
molished The radiator of the car was
smashed in and the lamps and wind
shield broken. Mr. Forcier was unin-
jured
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-06-14
GOVERNORS AND MAYORS MAKE SIMILAR
PRooLAMATI0Ns
Meetings Will Be Held in Every Community to Secure
Subscriptions for War Savings Stamps

Pursuant the procamations Of the President Of the
United States and the Governor of Vermont all tax payers
and wage earners hereby called to meet Friday June
2sh give their subscriptions for War Savings Stamps
canvass for subscriptions intended to reach all adults in each
town will be made for days preceding during the day
of the 28th of June and at public meetings to be held the
evening of that day Meetings will be held in the rural
muniies throughout the State eight o'clock p m and You
will be advised later Of the places Of assembly and the names
Of speakers and Of the program,
Specially appointed officers will conduct the meeting in
each community keeping record of the proceedings and
porting the of all persons present and the amount Of
War Savings Stamps subscribed for by residents of the town
The of absent persons who not represented by the
proxy pledge card previously signed and of those who
fuse neglect to subscribe with their for doing
will also be reported
War Savings Stamps be paid for during any month in
the year 1918 but is intended that subscriptions will be
signed for them June % and the three days pcccd
ing
COST OF WAR SAVINGS STAMPS pyRrNo JUNE,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-06-14
EAST MIDDLEBURY

George Hathaway of Camp Devens
spent Sunday with friends here.
Carlton Allis was home from the U.
S. Training School at Burlington Sum
day
Mrs. William Reed has received word
of the safe arrival of her brother, Har-
old A. Cline, in France.
Mrs. William Damon of Sudbury was
the guest of Mr., and Mrs. Reuben
Damon during the week.
Mr. and Mrs. c. E. Russell have re-
ceived word Of the safe arrival in
France of their son Albert.
There will be Children's Day exer-
cises in connection with the morning
service at the Methodist Church next
Sunday morning at 10:45.
Hobart Newton and Leslie Day were
at Camp Devens during the past week
for enlistment, the former entered the
service, the latter was rejected.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-06-14
BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies.
when Boschee's German Syrup. has
been so SUCCESSFULLY used for so years
in all parts of the United States for
coughs, bronchitis, colds settled in the
throat, especially lung troubles. 1t
gives the patient good nights rest,
free from coughing, with easy expector-
alton in the morning gives nature a
chance to soothe the inflamed parts
throw off the disease, helping the pa
tient to regain his health. Sold by
Park Drug Store.-Adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-06-14
THE THRICE-A-WEEK EDITION
OF THE NEW YORK WORLD
Practically a Daily at the Price
of a Weekly. No other News
paper in the world gives so
much at so low a price.

The value and need of a newspaper
in the household was never greater than
at the present time. We have been
forced to enter the great world war, and
large army of ours is already in France.
You will want to have all the news
from our troops on European battle
fields and 1918 promises to be the most
momentous year in the history of our
universe
No other newspaper at so small
price will furnish such prompt and ac-
curate news of these Notwithstanding
events, 1t is not necessary to say more.
THE THRICE-A-WEEK WORLDS
regular subscription paid is only $100
per year, and this pays for 156 papers.
We offer this unequalled newspaper and
THE MIDDLEBURY REGISTER to-
gether for one year for S165.
The regular subscription price of the
two papers is $500.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-06-14
DOUBT DISAPPEARS.
No One in Middlebury Who Has a Bad
Back Should Ignore This Double
Proof

Does your back ever aches
Have you suspected your kidneys7
Backache is sometimes kidney ache.
With it may come dizzy spells,
Sleepless nights, tired, dull days,
Distressing urinary disorders.
Doan's Kidney Pills have been en-
dorsed by thousands.
Are recommended here at home.
You have read Middlebury proof.
Read now the Middlebury sequel.
Renewed testimony; tested by time.
Mrs. John Signor, 81 Seymour st.,
gave the following account of her ex-
perience on June 10, 1911: "I had
torturing pains in my back, through
my kidneys. I got Doan's Kidney
Pills at Sheldon g Drug Store and they
benefited me quickly. They strength
ened my kidneys in fine shape"
NO TROUBLE SINCE.
On September IS, 1916, Mrs. Signor
said: "Kidney trouble has never re-
turned since 1 used Doan's Kidney
Pills. 1 confirm what l said in their
praise and recommend them whenever
1 have an opportunity"
Price 6Oc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan' g Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Signor had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-06-14

half past two o'clock in the Opera
house. The exercises will consist of a
short historical pageant. This will in
clude the following scenes: Indians, Pill
grims, Colonial and Civil War, At the
close the. members of the graduating
class will receive their certificate of adj
mission to the senior high school.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-06-14

A dollar mileage on The Register
Line takes you up and down Otter Val
ley once week for whole year and
no war tax. ..Ya,.s,.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-06-14
OSTEOPATHY

HERBERT E. PECKHAM, DO.
Office and Residence
Battell Block Middlebury, VT.
Telephone 36)
8 t. 26p
Evening journal., 1918-04-15
MISS HILDRED MOODY
WEEDS HENRYHOLMEAD

It became known today. through
friends. of the family, that Miss lill-
drcd Moody. daughter OF Mr. end Mrs
L e.. Moody. of no East thirteenth
street. this City. has been the bride or
Henry H0imead. OF Sow York City.
since january last. The young cou-
ple went t0 New York at That time ana
were married secretly. Not until last
week did they LET ihe members Of
their family know Ci /lhe happy event.
AZ that time they went TO New York
ami from there sent out kilograms, ad-
Nising relatives OF the marital relations
which had existed for three months.
Alr. Moody. father of the bride, has
been prominent On the Wilmington
business world for many years. he is
one of David Snelienburgs assistants IN
ihe conduct of lhe big business OF
sneilenburg and Co. Ills daughter
prior 10 leaving the illgh School. was
ono OF ihc most popular students ir
that institution.
Nr. Hoimc8d is q son OF the Rev j
IT. uolmesd. formerly rector of st
Peters p. +. Church. ln smyrna, sub
seaucnily assistant rector OF 50. Johns
Church. in THIS city, when ArchdeacoI
George G.. Hall was iis rector ana nov
rector OF an Episcopal church in Vent
nor
Both the bride and The bridcgroon
have many friends and well-w.shers ID
this city.
Evening journal., 1918-04-15
WOMEN NEAR HILLI0B
LIBERTY LOAN TOTAL
Official Figures of Commit
tees Work Show $964,-
600 Sales in State
MRS. MARION B. KELLY
TO 81 EAK SATURDAY

The Womens Liberty Loan Commit
Zee viii have another fine spe.krr here
on Saturday. when Mes Marion BooiA
Kelly. 90 New York city, will address
the committee when the booth BIO N,
Hotel dupont lobby Is opened Ttl-
booth VIII sell bonds until ihe close
or Gao campaign. and VIII be in charge
OF Mrs. Thomas " Wils0u, Ails.
Pierre s DUPONT and Mrs. John NIcld-.
uuring the afternoon Mrs Kelly W.li
make Liberty Loan speeches on Mar
kel street
The official figures sent ont saturday
at noon Dy Mrs Henry h'dsely, OF
novor. state chairman OF The Women
Llboriy Loan Committee. follows;
Dover, $500; total Tor Dover, Si3NN
Sussex counts. l3 subscribers ei,25O
Rural New Castle, Gs subscribers
Sill.9O0 ,iNc9O collected Dos Whining
ton woman
Wilmington. is5 subscribers ,bOO0O
Kent. i0 subscribers. slg0l.
state total, April 80, 3Ii suDacribers
ifJdieo.
State total TO date. s9oil0o
/ Total for Kent t0 date s22361l sus
/ sex sili.3lO. mural NeV Castle, sJJt'
400: Wilmington. sii0.i5o.
Evening journal., 1918-04-15
MATEn RnARn nOUTINE.

The financial report giycn TO the
Board Of water Commissioners this
morning WAS as follows: Current
hank balance. sl772s59; special bank
balance. Si3.235 go; current payroll.
st.51s 20: special payroll, s7s2 q. A
plumbing nrm was fined s. by the com
missioners for installing fixtures with
out a permit.
Water pumpage for the week end.
ing Saturday, amounted 80 si03'iIi,96l
gallons. as compared with 9d,S05,i iN
gallons FOR the corresponding week OF
last year. an increase Of 6.366,1s0 gal
Ions.
City consumption OF water for IN.
week ondiug saturday amounted O.
i0i.i50OCo esIons, as compared Will
/ s5.670,000 gallons FOR the corresponding
week oi last year, an increase Of IS,
10000 gallons