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The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
FURIOUS FIGHTING
 IN TRY FOR PARIS
Germans Making Desperate Drive in Center of Montdidier-Noyou Line and French Resisting to
 Utmost.

New York, June 11.--Battling their way forward in the center of the Montdidier- Noyon line the Germans are making slight gains, says the As sociated Press summary. The French are resisting desperately and the fight ing is the most furious of the pres ent war, German advances have been made at heavy cost.
 Along the valley of the Matz the Germans are making their most rapid progress, but their advance there has not yet greatly affected the wings of the attacking front. The appex of the new salient now extends from Mery to Elincourt, about seven miles. Mon day, in sanguinary hand to hand fight ing, the Germans captured Mery, Bel Toy, St. Mature and reached Elicourt and Marquesglise, two miles south of Russons-sur- Matz, depth of about five miles.
 French Troops Stand Firm.
 On the western wing the French line holds steadfast and heavy and continuous attacks have made no i'm pression on it. On the east the Ger mans have advanced from several hundred yards to a mile, the greatest being on the right center at Theis- court wood, from which they are re- ,,o.-t<d to ho,xo dnIo.ohod A <ly1fx,x. tn the fierceness of the fighting is the fact that artillery is being used in great numbers on both sides. French artillery, all officers agree, have reap ed an awful harvest from the advanc- ing Germans. They repulsed' the Ger mans repeatedly and the French war office says the French troops fulfilled with tenacity their mission of resist ance.
 Huns Make Slow Progress.
 In announcing the results of Sun days fighting, Berlin claims the cap ture of 5000 prisoners and some guns. The French resistence is reported to be stubborn Monday nights brief statement says ground has been gained southwest of Noyon.
 Compared with the offensive of May 27 between Rheims and Soissons, the present German effort is making pro- gress more slowly. Apparently the German intention is to drive down the Mag valley toward Estres St Dennis and then attempt to move westward and eastward and outflank the re- gions about Clermont and Campiegne. However, the allied petition is re- ported as satisfactory, despite the German gains in the center.
 Americans Still in Action.
 Meawhile the Americans on the sec tor northwest of Chateau Thierry, which protects that town and Villers Cotterets, continue their attacks. Mon day the marines advanced into Bellau wood, distance of two-thirds of q mile on a front of 600 yards. The northern edge of the wood si all that now remains to the Germans.
 On the British front there have been only raids and normal artillery activi- ty. On the American sector north west of Toul the artillery fire has in creased somewhat, but infantry ac- tivity has not yet developed.
 The ustro-Hungarians on the mountain front in northern Italy have carried out surprise attacks at several points, only to be repulsed by the al lied troops. The artillery fire is most pronounced on the mountain front and aIonar fha 1oxva,. psava
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
Mrs. Baxham to Hospital.

Mrs. M. H. Barham left Tuesday to enter St. Edwards hospital to under go a major operation. With her is her daughter, Mrs. 0. F. Wilsox of Fort Smith, and her sons, Cecil and Carl, went up Wednesday night to be present at the hour of ordeal Thurs day.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
YOUTHS CAN ENLIST.
Those of 1918 Draft Class May Join
 Navy or Marines.

Washington, June 11-Men of the 1918 class of draft registrants may enlist in the navy and Marine Corps, according to a ruling yesterday by Provost Marshal General Crowder. Order Numbers and serial numbers have not been assigned the regis trans, but this contingency was waived.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
WANT gNAp DEANS.

The Reynolds Davis Grocery Com- pany is in the market for all snap beans brought in in marketable con- dition. Adv. 140-2 24-1
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
NO SUBMARINE BASE FOUND
 AFTER SURVEY OF COAST
Report Is Taken as Official Denial of Reports of the Strange Light
 Seen-Surviyors Landed.

Washington, June l0.-A survey of the Atlantic coast from the Mexican line to Halifax failed to locate any German submarine bases along these shores.
 This report is taken as denial officially of the reports of strange signals seen at night in remote sec tions of the coast.
 The Navy Department still is un- willing to estimate the number of sub marines in American waters.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13

 troops fighting southeast of Montdi- dier have turned upon the Germans in violent attack and administered a severe defeat to the enemy over . front of about aeven and a half miles betNeen Ribecoart and st. Maur, say ehe Aasociated press summary. ' was over this ffoAs ssss.s the French, sinea aturdAv's aifensive began. had held back the sIea ..sg.x from keeping pace with the advance they were making from the center of the line south of Reasons -sur-Matz to- ward the river Disc and where the onslaughts of the invaders were met with defense in man and gun pow CT that caused the Germans enornn- ous losses
 The village of BslIoy. Genlis wood and the heights rising between Cour- celles and Mortemer were recaptured by the French and in addition to the infection of heavy losses on the en- emy, General Foch's men took more than 1000 prisoners. and also cap tured guns.
 Enemy Hit in Center.
 Tn the immediate center of the line between Montdidier and Noyon, where the Germans had been able to extend the apex of their drive to Antheiuil, the enemy also was attacked and driv- en back, but southwest of Noyon he succeeded in reaching Machemont and Bethancourt, the last named place ly- ing on the west bank of the Oiss river. Hard fighting is still in pro- gress in this region, with the French disputing the attempts of the Ger mans to press onward
 The American marines fighting in the Chateau Thierry sector have com pleted the capture of the Belleau wood from the Germans, and with it's occu- patton took 300 prisoners. The latest German official communication assert ed that Germans had repulsed sever al attacks in this immediate vicinity.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
WORK ON AIRPLANES.

5000 White Registrants Have Quali-
 fled for Special Limited Service
 Washington, June 11.--Nine thous- and white registrants qualified for special limited service, and were called to work in the military aeronautical corps.
 They will go to Vancouver, Wash, to work on airplane material.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
FRENCH DEALT TIE
 ENEMY HARD BLOW
On 71l Mile Front Drive Huns Back and Take 1000 Prisoners--Ameri- can Marines Complete Capture
 of Belleau Wood.

The last great German effort. which began the latter part of last week. succeeded in driving a deep and rather sharp wedge into the allied lines in the direc- ton of Paris. For several days they made general gains. then were held to small local gains. and now the advance seems to have been generally checked. and the French gre even driving the enemy backward,
 tack on large scale will bs started soon.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13

PROMPTLY WHEN SUBSCRIPTION ExPEilES
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
MORE DRAFTEes GET ORDERS
Kent Registrants Called for Examina-
ton and Others to Enirain Aug. 5

Kent Registrants Called for Examina-
ton and Others to Entrain Aug. 5
Kent County Exemption Board has
called the following registrants for
examination at Dover on Friday,
August 2: Class of 1917-William
Earl Carter, Clayton. Glass of 1918
james Harvey Dobson. Clayton +;
Lewis Caine, Harry Berrey, William
Thomas Fox, Smyrna; Ambrose Broad
way Killen, FELTON,; Walter Driggus,
Camden; Charles C. DownhamA Wy
oming; Charles C. Voshell, Leroy
Cain, William Singleton, Milford !;
julius Heilbronner Cooper, Harring-
ton. The local board has sent notices
to the following Kent county draftees
to appear at Dover on August 5 for
entTainment to Camp Wad5worth,
Spartansburg, South Carolina, to leave
on the 9.37 a. m. train. William
Henry Swiggett, William Porter
Brown, Smyrna; Clinton Wyatt
Gutherie, Kenton; Nelson B. Faulkner,
William Watt, Brady Mahoney Alb
bott, Richard ROLAND Hurd, Robert
James Quillen, Raymond Theodore
Berry, Dover; George Edward Gross,
Frederick; Major James Willis Jen-
nings Luff Cahall, Harrington
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
NEW ARRIVALS AROUND DOVER
Stork Visits Four Different Homes
Leaving Fine Bouncing Youngsters

Stork Visits Four Different Homes
Leaving Fine Bouncing Youngsters
Kent county's population in and
around Dover is multiplying rather
fast from the reported new, arrivals
since Friday night last: The first one
to arrive was a son to Mr.. and Mrs.
r. C. Barnard of near Camden. Mrs.
Barnard was Miss Clymo a teacher in
Dover public schools. The second
arrival was at the home of Rev. and
Mrs. A. v. Lightbourne, on Bradford
street, Dover, also male heir. A
daughter was born to Mrs. Paul
Stevens of Leipsic, wife of Lieutensnt
Paul Stevens, now stationed at Brook
lyn. N. Y. The fourth visitor was a
son at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Karl
Dorzback, Bradford street, Dover.
The Barnard heir arrived on Friday ;
the Stevens heir, Saturday, and the
Lightbourne and Dorzback heirs, Sun
day.
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
BAN SUSSEX CAMP MEETINGS
Outbreak of Smallpox Causes State
Board of Health to Issue Orders.

Outbreak of Smallpox Causes State
Board of Health to Issue Orders.
Campmeetings were snuffed out in
an instant. Friday afternoon. when
the State Baard of Health ordered no
permits to be issued to any camp
meeting in Sussex County because of
the prevalence of smallpox in that
county. The first camp of the season.
at Tyndsll's, about eight miles from
Georgetown, was to have opened Fri
day and many had prepared their
tents. The order will stop some of
the largest and oldest camps in the
East. The State Board has also
ordered stopped all excursions, picnics
and public gatherings at Oak Orchard,
Rehoboth Beach and other summer re-
sorts. The action is due to the dis
covery of from 25 to so cases of
smallpox in the country, which were
not reported until many people had
been exposed. One case has reached
Laurel. Seth Outten, an optician and
jeweler, is the victim. About 100
persons have been ordered vaccinated.
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
CLUB MONEY FOR WAR RELIEF
Miss Anastasia CoadY, Who Recently
Lectured Here, Turns Funds to the
Cause of War Relief in France

Last spring the Twentieth Century
Club was highly entertained by lec-
ture on "Japan," given by Miss An
astasia Coady for which she refused
any recompense but advised our club
to give its money to war relief which
it did and after receiving the follow
ing letter the Club feels as if it is do
ing its "little bit" for our brothers
across the sea. Smyrna Century
Club, Smyrna, Delaware - Dear
Friends Miss COady has written me
of the interest you have taken in our
war work over here at the front.
Your generous gift of hard candies
and chocolate was received and as
sure you they are being genuinely sp-
preciated by these soldiers of France
as we'll as American boys. Arabs, Etc. i,
for we entertain the Allied troops in
our foyers. When tell them that
American ladies have sent the "bon-
bons'', especially for the men from
the trenches. their eyes CLEAN and
their smiles broaden into grins and
they say "Elles sont tres gentilles. 3"
1t is the idea that someone way over
in America has cure enough to give
the fighting men that much tho't,
that touches the poilu's heart. This
enthusiasm and friendly support from
overseas is stimulating all the people
of France in a miraculous way. These
poor. worn-out fighters have taken
new courage and side by side with our
fresh-spirited American boys, they
are more determinedly than ever,
fighting "iusqu an but" Your
kindness is bringing joy to many mer
over here. Sweets are scarce and the
French have been long depri, ed OF
them. When the poilus leave oul
barrack for the trenches, l take that
opportunity to slip some of these hare
candies into their hands and wish
them for you too a "Bonne chance
GOOD luck). Many, many thanks OF
behalf of my dear poilus Very sin
cerely yours, (Mrs. )Blanch w. Baker.
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
WILMER HOLLAND IN TRAINING

He and Five Delaware College Students
to be Sent to Patsburg Training Camp
Delaware College will sen1 five
more students to the Plattsburg train
ing camp this week. Those to go are
T. Wilmer Holland, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. J. Holland of Smyrna; Jay
Robinson and F. P McCardell, of
Wilmington; NJ. P Boulden of Elk.
ton, and C P. Attix, of Kenton. Four
Delaware students are already at
Plattsburg. They are: T. A. Mackie
of KemblesvilIe, Pa. W. E. Barnard,
of Camden, Del. ; and Draper Smith
and F. Bayaid Carter of Wilmington.
Under the new plan of sending stu
dents to Plattsburg, Delaware is en-
titled to send one for each twenty
students enrolled. This would give
the college an allotment of ten. With
the contingent of five leaving this
week there will be nine Delaware
men there. A tenth STUDENT, who was
given the opportunity, has not been
heard from by the college authorities.
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
AUTO HIT BY TRAIN At
STATE ROAD, THREE KILLED
PLEASURE PARTY RETURNING
FROM AUGUSTINE PIERS STRUCK
Accident Happened Near Midnight
Sunday-Question of Watchman's
Signals Owing to Dark in Dispute

Accident Happened Near Midnight
Sunday-Question of Watchman's
Signals Owing to Dark in Dispute
Three persons were killed and four
seriouIy injured shortly before mid
night Sunday night, at the Pennsyl
vania Railroad crossing at State road,
when north-bound freight train of
the Delaware division crashed into an
automobile operated by David Spiro,
a jeweler, of Wilmington. Elsie and
James Spiro, aged II and 10 years
respectively, children of the jeweler,
and Abraham Keimon, aged 90, of
New Castle, were instantly killed,
their bodies being badly mutilated,
while Mr.. end Mrs. Spiro, Mrs. Abra-
ham Keimon and Max Spiro, the
latter a clothing manufacturer, of
155 North Fifteenth street, Philadel-
phia, were badly hurt. The two
Spiro children and Keimon were riding
in the rear of the machine. Spiro,
the father of the dead children,
calims that the watchman at the
crossing gave him the signal to Cross,
but Antonio Ricci, the crossing tender,
claims that he waved to the party to
stop. The party was returning from
a pleasure trip to Augustine Beach,
where they spent the afternoon and a
large part of the evening They had
gone to Middletown and were running
at moderate speed when the accident
occurred.
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
EXCEEDED BOOZE BUYING LIMIT
John G. Lockwood, Kits Hammock
Farmer Arrested and Held for Court

John G. Lockwood, Kits Hammock
Former Arrested and Held for Court
John G. Lockwood. living on a farm
near kits Hammock, was arrested
Friday charged with receiving by ex-
press intoxicating liquor including one
gallon of whiskey, several bottles of
wine and several bottles of beer. The
intoxicants had been sent by express
and the authorities having had knowl-
edge of its receipt, kept a watch as
TO who would call for the liquor.
Friday it was called for and said to
have been taken to the Lockwood
farm where officers placed Lockwood
under arrest. The liquors were taken
to Dover where they are being held
by deputy Attorney General Satter-
field. Lockwood was held in $500 bail.
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FLAGS

Fine Service Sunday Morning When U.
S. Flag and Service Flag are Dedicated
Sunday was an interesting day at
the Presbyterian Church when two
flags, a U. S. Flag, and a Service
Flag, were presented and dedicated to
the service. The Church was we'll
filled, an augmented choir sang patri-
otic hymns and Rev. j. M. L. Eckard
delivered patriotic sermon appro-
pirate to the occasion. Two flags
were given prominence. One a very
handsome silk flag of the United
States and the other Service Flag of
three stars representing three young
men of the church who had answered
the call to the colors-Lieut. Scotton,
Grant G. Garis, Earle Rothwell. The
services opened with Prelude, "The
Son of God Goes Forth to War;" fol-
lowed by the Doxology, an Invocation
by the pastor and a hymn, "Holy,
Holy, Holy" After the reading of
the 85th Psalm and the Scripture
Lesson, another prayer was offered,
and Miss johnson, the organist, gave
the Ofertory (Offertoire), "Battle
Hymn of the Republic. " The congre-
cation presented flag to church and
Rev j. M. l.. Eckard, the pastor,
received same with appropriate re-
marks. All joined in singing
"America. A patriotic sermon was
then given by Rev. j. M. L. Eckard,
the pastor. The services closed with
singing "Star Spangled Banner -
The postlude was Coward Christian
Soldiers.
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
BLACKBIRD SOLDIER KILLED
W. Norman Mannering Son of Joseph
Mannering Gives Life to Countrys Cause

w. Norman Mannering Son of Joseph
Mannering Gives Life to Countrys Cause
Blackbird, July Wilmer Nor
man Mannering, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Mannering of RlackbiId, is the
first boy from this locality so far re-
ported. to give up his life in France.
He left home rather reluctantly last
spring but when warmed up to the
service and what it meant for an
American boy to give his manhood for
such a noble cause, he became a good
soldier and died fighting to make the
world better place to live in. He
was 20 years of age and before en-
listing was working in Chester. He
joined Pennsylvania Regiment and
after training at Admission, Alabama,
all winter and Camp Upton, N Y, in
the spring, "went over" sometime in
May. The sad intelligence of his
death reached his heartbroken parents
on Saturday. He was a good boy and
devoted to his home but he rose in
manly strength to the occasion and
sacrificed mis- life upon the altar of
patriotism. His family have the
sympathy of the Blackbird commun-
ity. Besides his parents he leaves
one sister and three brothers.
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
AUTO UPSET INJURING TWO
Clifford Ross in Hitting up the Road in
aFord Car, Turns Turtle

Clifford Ross in Hitting up the Road in
aFord Car, Turns Turtle
Clifford Ross, son of Harry Ross of
near Kenton, accompanied by his COL
ored man, we're racing in Ford car
the other evening when they ran into
a washout on the road near Brynzion
Church which threw the car over and
the occupants out. Young Ross sus-
tanned broken toe and other injuries
and the colored man was severely cut
on the arm. They were taken tn
Kenton where their wounds were
dressed. The Ford car was badly
damaged Clifford was driving his
Ford in lively bout to pass Homer
Pratt in bigger touring car, to whose
home he was going, when he struck
the hole. 1t was fortunate indeed
that the accident did not result more
ser iously.
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
SMYRNA COLORED BOYS CALLED
Will Entrain Tomorrow About 20
Strong for Camp Upton, N. y
ClaXton. Kenton. Rrenford Bows

WIN GHtTdHl lO-InOTTOW HDOuI ~
Strong for Camp Upton. N. y
Clayton. Kenton, Brenford Boys
The Local Exemption Board, Thurs
day, issued a call for nearly one hum
dred colored men nf Kent county to
enter the National Army. These
negroes are instructed to assemble at
the State Armory at Dover at a.
m, tomorrow. Thursday, August
first. They will be given a "hig
dinner" and will entrain on the 1.57
tain for Camp Upton, Yaphank, N.
Y. They will be given a big send
off and will draw army pay from
August 1st. This is the largest
delegation to be sent from this county.
There are about 20 from Smyrna.
They are: Raymond Tribbitt Levi
Garner, Robert Seymour, John Rich
ardson, Arthur Logan, John Logan,
Andrew Turner, Calvin Burton, Con-
rad F. Riley. John Daniel Gibbs, Uric
P. Burton, Joseph Logan, Thomas B.
Paige, Jr., George M. Daniel, Albert
j. Bryan, James Mackey. George I.
BlackstOn, Clarence N. Barrett, Archie
Delaney Thomas, Gilbert Riley.
From Clayton are: John Gilmore
Dixon, Alfred George Garner, Earl
Murry, William Henry Brown; Bren-
ford, David Ellsworth Bradley, Dennis
Alonzo Blake; Kenton, Clarence jack
son, George Henry Peaker; Cheswold.
Jacob Richardson, Oscar Jackson,
Frederick Aubrey Seeney, Jr.
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
FORMER sMYRNIANs AT PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. George Pierce of Milford
Entertain at Which Were 5 Generations
On Sunday last at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. George Pierce, who live on
farm few miles west of Milford,
there was an unusual gathering of
relatives at which there were five gen.
erations of the family present. The
occasion was a social Sunday dinner
and present were: Mrs. Griffith, a
grest-great aunt of Mrs. Pierce; Mrs.
Eliza Dickerson, great-great- grand
mother; Mrs. Cora E. Councilman,
the grandmother; MIR. and Mrs. Ben
ton Councilman and Miss Martha E.
Councilman.
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
SMYRNA REPUBLICANS UNITE
Regulars. Progressives and Indepen-
dents at Pow-wow at Alfred I. DuPont's

Regulars. ProgressiVes and Indepen-
dents at Pow-wow atAIfred I. DuPont's
W. o. Hoffecker, A. L. Hudson.
Jr., George W. Cunning. Joseph
H. Primrose, and Edgar Spru-
ance were among those from
SMYRNA who attended luncheon and
meeting at "Nemours, the country
estate nf Alfred l. DUPONT near Will
mington Friday. There were about
60 present including the factions OF
Regular Republicans, Progressive
Republicans and Independent Repuo-
licans to discuss harmony and the
future of the party. They made the
trip in automobiles. The visitors
were introduced to Mr.. DUPONT by
General Benson and former Senator
Alice. after which there was an in
formal discussion of political condi-
tions as we'll as formal speech max
ing. ]. Hall Anderson, Of Dover,
was the first speaker. He referred
to dissensions in the Republican party
in the past.
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Rector, Will
be Back From Vacation Tomorrow
Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, rector, is
expected back from Rehoboth tomor-
row and will hold services next Sun
day, August 4th. Tenth Sunday after
Trinity, as follows: 10. 80 a. m. D.,
Holy Communion and Sermon; II
noon, Sunday School and Bible Glass.
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
MANY AT CAMDEN CAMP SUNDAY
z'oOo People Visit Historic Grounds
and Participate in the Services

='UOO People Visit Historic Grounds
and Participate in the Services
The first Sunday at Camden camp
meeting was attended by fully 1000
persons. Quite number from Smyrna
nO'oreo down. Rev. DR.. Nichols of
'ne New Jersey Conference preached
o. al three services. DR.. E. C. Sun
Hela Is the minister in charge of the
SAmp' Great preparations are being
%sde mao Tor Thursday next, Sunday
Scnool Day. In the evening of that
"sy a community sing will be held,
VI winch Hall and Mack, the Phila-
Seipnls gospel singers, will have
.na'ge' On Friday evening the com
%unity sing will also be a feature of
.ue service, the management expect
lag the aid of a number of prominent
singers from Dover and adjoining
towns. .
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31

Hasten Material for Road Construction
Governor Townsend and State High
way Engineer Upham, while at Wash
ington. D. G, last week, arranged
for the shipment of materials for the
rebuilding of the Philadelphia pike
and the Smyrna-Dover road. The
governor and the engineer have asked
the contractors to hasten work and
finish it before winter.
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
REJECT FOUR MIDDLETowN MEN
Draftees Were Unable to Pass Owing
to Some Physical Defects

OTditeeS were Onaple 10 PaSS Owing
to Some Physical Defects
Morris ]. Donohoe, Russell H. Reed
and Ray S. Dickson. three young men
OF Middletown, with Ulysses S. Evans.
who registered from Middletown but
now resides in Georgetown, have been
returned to their homes from Camp
Dix. The four young men were called
last week and left Newark for Camn
Dix on Monday last, but, after being
examined, were rejected for physical
defects, Donohoe and Evans. on ac-
count of being below the required
weight; Reed, on account of defective
sight, and Dickson, on account of a
defestive foot.