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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06

and Mr.. Washers room fourth with
70. New war stamp owners this
week are Tia Carpenter, Kidder school
and Glee Wells of the village school.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES
Sunday, March 10th
Regular preaching service in the
morning at 10.45.
Theme, Christ or Barabbas."
Bible school at 1910.
Junior League at 8. 80.
Evening service at 7.3O. All vel
come.
Epworth League prayer meeting
Thursday evening at 7.30.
Thursday evening our genial super
lntenGent, DR.. VIM. Shaw, was with
us TO hold our fourth quarterly con-
ference, and there was a full attend
GnCe Of members Of the conference.
and a large number Of the members
and friends OF the church present. Re-
ports were read from ali the heads of
departments and reported the work in
an encouraging condition. Practical
~ the same officials and committees
were elected to serve another year.
The Junior League has presented
to the church a fine combination
church hymn and Sunday school at
tendance board, which was in use on
Sunday.
IRASBURG RED CROSS.
The surgical dressing class went
back to its room at John Carpenters
Wednesday and there was a good at
tendance of workers. At the church
Thursday a number of ladies were
present and cut out and sewed on an
other lot of pajamas. They had COM
pleted their quota of "a hospital bed
has been distributed for knitting and
The surgical dressing class sent a
box last week to the Boston Supply
depot, containing the following: 5
pks, four tailed bandages, in pack
age: plls. T bandages, in package;
6 pks. abdominal bandages, 5 in pack
age; 2 pks. triangle bandages, in a
package; pks, 9x9 congresses, 20 in
package; pks. AKA congresses, 20 in
package.
Messrs. Pierce and Caron of Barton
are to assist our branch in raising
funds for materials needed by pre-
senting at the town hall Friday NIGHT
Of this week a moving picture, "The
Poor Little Rich Girl" starring the
popular Mary Pickford, in one of her
pest pictures. Admission for children
lnder II years, Is cents, over this age
20 cents. Everybody come and invite
else.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06
NEWS FROM TE2ASBT RG
FIELp
MRS. 2 n. FIELD LOCAL EDITOR.

Orlo Goss is i'll with the grip.
T. c.. Corley has been quite i'll the
past week.
Elwood Kennison was on the sick
list last week.
o. w. Metcalf was in Newark on
business Saturday.
Don Mcclellan of Albany is working
at the Brewster farm.
Mrs. George Annis has been on the
sick list the past week.
Gilbert Macie has been i'll with the
chicken pox the past week.
C. E. Allen has returned to Nash
Va, N. H., where he has employment.
Howard Kennison and Miss Mabel
Dion spent the past week at his home
in Troy.
Herbert Hunter OF Boston is in
town this week in the interests OF the
ToWne mill.
C. E. Towne returned from Boston
Wednesday,, where he spent several
days on business.
Several members of Black River
Grange at Barton Thursday.
Frank Towne came from Boston
last night to assist his brother,
Charles in the mill for time.
All schools in town with the eXcep-
ton Of the village school closed Fri
day. The village school closes this
week.
Mrs. C. H. Hannant, D. D. G. M,
was in Newport Monday night to in
spect Lakeside Chapter, O. E. S., in
her official capacity.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Metcalf were
called to Newport Center last night,
having received word that her sister,
Mrs. Ora Wright, had suffered a Sc
we're shock.
Miss Dorothy Wade has finished
another successful term of school in
the Brighton district and is spending
her vacation with friends in Burling-
ton and Montgomery.
There will be a special meeting Of
Central Lodge No. So F. & A NJ. on
Tuesday evenir There will be work
on the Master son degree Valley
Lodge of Orleans is to be invited
Following the moving picture play
Friday evening in the town hall, the
young people of the village have de-
cided to give dance, the proceeds to
be given to the Red Cross. Music by
the New Symphony orchestra.
Town meeting was adjourned from
Il a. m. to II o'clock for the patriotic !
program which was given per order of
the governor, which consisted of the
reading of a letter from Gov. Ora
ham and remarks by Rev. M. G.. Tup-
per and Rev. C. w. Kelley. Number of
who voted IL.
The Kidder school has 70 thrift
stamps this week. Every pupil in the
school owns at least one thrift stamp.
Miss SINNERS room leads the village
school, with 173 thrift stamps; Miss
Wheeler's room, second, with 1853;
Mss Corley's room, third, with 113;
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06
SHE WAS IN BED TWO MONTHS

Women suffering backach", rheumatic pains
muscles stiff joints any symptoms of kidney trou-
bic should read this letter from Mrs. s. O. Small,
Clayton, N. NJ 81 had been under the doctors
all summer and in bed two months but kept
getting In January got had told them
something had TO be done or couldn't live. We
ticed an advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills and
sent for some. They have done good than
all other medicines" Fred ID. Pierce, Barton; G.. II.
Hunt, Evansville.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06

Wanted to raise money for
the army ambulances or other
hospital equipment for our SOL
diers' and sailors fund. Under
the direction of the Sons of Vet
Grams, u. S. A. If Information
is wanted it can be obtained by
asking or writing to the COM
rnander of F.. II. Nye Camp,
Glover, VT, A. M. Salmon.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06
COVENTRY

Mrs. Sarah Fox is in very poor
health.
i. G. Bean has been quite i'll with
congestion of the lungs.
Eric Corrow has moved his family
into z. 4. Stevens tenement.
Carroll Brooks. and Miss Muriel
Wells spent Sunday at home.
Miss Lucy Hancock was III and I'M
able to return 10 her school Monday.
Thursday evening the last number
Of the lecture course will be given, a
lecture by Rufus King.
The Christmas club met with Mrs.
Bert Ware Thursday. An excellent
time was enjoyed by all.
Miss Kate Drew and niece, Mildred
Pomeroy, Of Newport, were weekend
guests at II. II. Hancock's.
c.. C. Bean was able to ride to the
village today after being confined to
the house some time with rheuma-
tism.
Postmaster Thurber is having quite
sale OF thrift savings stamps. Every
stamp sold will help to win the war.
Let each do his part.
Miss Dorothy Niles and CLYDE
Kern returned to Montpelier semin-
airy Monday. Mr.. Kern will return
and go to Camp Greene, Charlotte, N.
G..
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Kneeland
are spending a few days in Maine Wis
ting his parents. Mr.. Kneeland ex-
poets to start Friday for Camp
Greene, Charlotte, n. c.
Walter E. Cleveland starts TODAY
for Princeton, n. j., where he will
enter the aviation school. Walter
will be greatly missed in the Congre-
@ational choir and also in the enter
tainIn ents. The best wishes of many
friends will go with him.
The Red Cross branch has Just
shipped "a sets pajamas, 3 pairs
socks, 2 sweaters, pairs wristlets
and 2 mufflers and have on hand pa
iamas, comfort bags, housewives and
knitted articles to outfit the young
men who will go to the camps this
week.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06
BROWNINGTON CENTER

poorly of late.
M. E. Porter is suffering with sci
attic rheumatism.
Mrs. Wheeler of Sheffield visited
her sister, Mrs. Seymour, Sunday.
Clyde Lafoe has been in Derby the
past week, helping his uncle, who is
ILL.,
Mrs. P. J. Fleming and Mrs. J. C.
Bullock have been quite i'll the past
week.
Raymond Simpson of Irasburg is
snending a few days here with his
parents.
Miss Cartwright has completed the
winter term of school here and has
gone to the North Neighborhood to
finish Miss MarshalPs school.
The supply committee Of the Red
Cross has plenty of sock yarn and
would be glad to furnish any "a, with
same who has little time l. mt.
"a Pair of Idiots" comedy in two
acts will be given in the town hall
Friday evening for the benefit of the
Red Cross. A dance will be held af-
ter the play. Refreshments will be
served.
EVANSVILLE
Max Porter is sick.
Mrs. Wales Spencer is on the sick
list.
Mrs. L. A. Drown is at East
Bloomington caring for Mrs. Whit
cOmbe.
Jos. Baldwin's two sisters, VINO
have been stopping with him a while,
have gone to their homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Aldrich of
Orleans visited their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed, Aldrich, over Sunday.
Merle Fletcher of Newport, who
stopping for a while with his brother,
Guy Fletcher.
The play given Friday night for
the benefit of the Red Cross was
grand success. The net proceeds
were $35. The ladies wish to thank
all who helped in any way and es-
pecially the musicians.
BROWNENCTON
Jennie Marsh is working for Mrs.
=. r. Newton.
Mrs. LitchGeld has returned to her
home in West Burke.
There were no services Sunday on
account Of the severe storm.
There were = from Denomination
range who attended Pomona grange
1T Barton Thursday.
Raymond Boaurcgard Of HoIyoke.
Mass, IS visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Beauregard.
Mrs. Wynan, who has been with
friends in Newport, Delaware, for a
few weeks has returned home.
The children at Roscoe buttons,
who have had scarlet fever, are bet
ter and no new cases have developed.
Miss Cartwright, who has finished
her school at Browninnton Center will
finish the school in the north part of
the town.
Vernon Doncaster, who works in
Springfield, was called to Newport
Friday for military examination and
passed. He has returned to his work
in Springfield.
Alva Day was called to Newport
Friday for examination and was or
dered to st. Johnsbury for further
examination, Monday. He did not pass
the examination.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06
Nelson's Bargain Basement
FEE. NELSON, Proprietor
Main ST., Barton, Near Passenger Station
Commissioners Notice
Estate of Allan Speir

The Undersigned, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict of Orleans, COM NJ lSSION II RS, to re-
ceivc, examine and adjust the claims and
demands Of all persons against the estate of
Allan Spcir late of Glover i'll said
District, deceased, ana all claims exhibited
residence of G. l.. Gray in the town OF
Glover in said district. ON the 10th day Of
April and 10th day OF July next, from
nine O'Clock, a. m, uutil four O'Clock. .. III.
on each Of said days aud chat six months
from the 22d day OF February \. -. l@i&, is
the time limited by said Court for .Hiu
creditors to presGHt their claims to Us 20"
examinations ana allowance.
Dated at Glover, this 3j,h day OF FeDgU-
AIRY \. -. 1918.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06
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has many desirable positions in store for
Hg in t1rn "
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06

Hiss Grace Fairbanks, who vas
operated On Tor appendicitis at the
DrightIooil hospital, St. Jo1n51ury,
Monday Of last week IS dom we'll.
4-Ig. Bessie Fairbanks Root, who has
Jcen with her sister, since the opera
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06

Mr.. and Mrs. M. NJ. Stocker of
Danville visited several days last
week at the home Of j. II. Barring
ton
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06

Misses Jamison and Keir, teachers
in the junior high school, were IN st.
Johnsbury Saturday.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06
GREENSBORO BEND

". 4. Douglass has gone to Morris
lille 70 work.
Charlie anderson is y;;c~ll11::-.g at
C@aham's hotel.
Mrs. 2. =. Chanberlin is quite Sc
rio1siy II at this writing.
Mrs. z. II. Silver was in St. Johns
0arT with her daughter over Sunday.
Nr. Reynolds has n7oved his family
here from Jacksonville into the Geo.
Colby tenement house.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06

ing will be, Oar Father, Who Art in
Heaven" Leader, Annabelle Hart
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06

Twenty or more went from here
vent to East HardWick Friday eve
ming to hear the lecture by Hazen
Kelley, the champion bomb thrower
Of the world, just returned from the
western front. The lecture was
greatly enjoyed by those who went.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06

Dr.. Albert C. Kinney, son Of DR.. T.
c. Kinney, who recently moved his
family to Blue Hill, EIe., has been
called to war service and left Satur-
day for Washington, 2. c., for post
graduate work at the army medical
college IN that city.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06

The primary department Of The
village schools, Miss Myrtle Ia:!ay,
teacher, gave g. eHtc-55z ,i1l:27 ct and
proIehaoe FRIDAY evening. Much
Of the program was patriotic and the
free will Offering amounting to IS,
goes to the local Red Cross.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06

The Caspian Lake GRANGE held a
Well-attended meeting Thursday eve
":lo@. The rain feature was a farce,
Using the Weed, given by some Of
me girls Of the grange. A social hour
followed and everyone present was
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06

The married and single men are to
play d game OF basket bau FRIDAY
evening, which promises to be inter-
esting.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06

Mr.. and Mrs. James Black visited
several days last week at the home
of Mrs. Blacks sister in SherbroOke.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-06

The Woman's Missionary society
of the Congregational church is plan
ming to send another box Of clothing
to Dorchester academy, Mcintosh,
Ga, and it is hoped that all who have
articles Of clothing to contribute
viii leave them at the Congregational
parsonage as soon as convenient.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
CREWS OF MISSING SHIPS
 LOCATED AT HONOLULU

PACIFIC PORT Sept. N-Word of tn" safe arrival at Honolulu of the officers and of the American vessels An nic Larson and A. M Baxter working in the south was brought here today by British steamship.
 The steamship Annie Larson formerly known as Ger gun runner and her seizure left Pacific port with a cargo for the South islands She wrecked island where the British bark Murray carrying dyna mite. recently ashore and blew up.
 The the vessels lived supplies from the Lar One boat carrying survivors of the Murray missing The survivors left their companions to look for assistance
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
GOLD |S BEING CONSERVEDBy
 GOVERNMENT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-To con. serve gold for essential monetary pur poses, the government has forbidden the issue of old bullion from the Phila. delphia, Denver and San Francisco hints and the New York assay of fee without license from the war in dustries board, the Federal Reserve board or Secretary of the Treasury MCAdOO.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
ITALY PROTESTS ENFORCEMENT
 QF FpR9H|p|TI0N

WASHINGTON. Sept. 9.-A protest against the provision in the wartime prohibition bill which prohibits the importation of wines, except those in transit. ;fter the final passage of the measure. was made today by the ltal- ian government through Ambassador Direct Collere.
 A copy of the protest will be sent 10 the senate foreign relations com mttee.
 The ambassador said the proposed action of congress would crippl" the great industry of wine. growing in Italy.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
DEFERRED CLASS |S TO BE GIVEN
 T0 RA|LR0ADERS

WASHINGTON, Sept 9.-Provost Marshal General Crowder intimated today that he will issue orders fer the reopening of all cases where skilled railroad men have been placed in Class under the selective service law This is expected to relieve the situation which led to the protest to President Wilson by Director of Rail roads McAdoo. to the effect that so many railroad men had been called to the colors that the railroads were crip- pied.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09

Dr. G. C. Martin of the United Geological Survey reached here from Strelna yesterday He has just com. pleted an official trip to Fairbanks and Interior camps. and after going to the westward will return to the
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
GERMAN OFFICER CLAIMS
 RETREAT PREARRANCED

AMSTERDAM Sept. D. lecture uu the war in E run, Lieutenant General Nun Frytu4 Iorngbovou dnntN r' "i the general Staf colndcd that the crisis the western front less serious than many others during the war; lie NHII the position the Germans occupied brtor" the enemy roUnt"ro
 rnsvr the result of too speedy advance an' was uI>uh able defensive ghtng The sole puoS" of the Wt'tW2 the German the effective cconomZng of forces
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
FISH QUOTATIONS

SEATTLE, Sept. Q Saturdays prices for fish were Halibut, 1G7sc; sablehsh, Glgc; ling and red cod, 1212C.
 KETCHIKAN. Sept 2 Saturdays fish prices were: Elalibut. frsts, l0l2c; seconds. 914c; sabletish. 4c; red rock, %.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
Great Machine Gun Concentration Against French

WITH THE FRENCH FORCES Sept 9-Tho French h" Asn and the Disc virtually behind the old wire cntnnglnents 1917 The trenches the Asc canal and AIer river which form advanced post wrnStrd
 the cncn: after five days struggle during which five different German divisions attempted to hold off single French division. The Germans have accomplished h" great of machine fire of the in this sector, according to the officers The French built bridges under whitening fire.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
ALLIED C0NSULSARE
 ARRESTED IN RUSSIA

WASHINGTON, Sept. D. British and French consular and other officials throughout BoShcviR controlled Russia jN" been arrested pending the of negotiations b"tW" the lilies and the BoShcvik. The Bohrvik willing to H@I"" exchange of diplomats with Great Britain If tn" B"~hrNk representatives London safe conduct home"
 German Control of News Keeps People in Ignorance
 STOCKHOLM, Sept 9.-TIr lack of reliable information in Finland Sweden concerning Russian internal affairs has amazed the American and Italian refugees Wh" hAN" HlINrd here from Russia They also surprised to find Sweden and Finland in such normal conditiom
 BolshrVki and German newspaper lloagHnd>S nav" rN elusive the field covering Russian inomaton and the Russians given itt" foreign except that ndc iny allied weakness and Tcutonic strength
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
WAR SECRE ETARY AGAIN ON VISIT
 T0 WEST FRONT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-Secretary of War Baker is in France for his sec, ond visit to the American army at the front. He is accompanied by John D. Ryan, assistant secretary of war, in charge of aircraft; Surgeon General Gorgas and Brigadier General Mills. chief Of tn" authorization service
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
Germans Claim Success in the North

BERLIN, Sept 9The Germans yesterday r"luIS"d lIl"d north of Amnentiores, in Flanders where allied oncrs captured, says official statement.
 Another official statement says that tl" French W"" re" pulsed between the Nctte and Anc rivers within sanSuIaN losses.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
AMERICAN SAILORS TAKE
 TOWN IN BRILLIANT BATTLE

MECHANICAL Sept. 9.-A detachment of American Sa'l- OTIS among allied forces fighting obcrscrSkaya have cantured the town in brilliant feat of The Americans successfully exrcated themselves from dangerous pre,ca ment when surrounded by the enemy.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
Sauabble Over Gate Receipts

The distribution of the receipts of the worlds ch2pol ship resulted in disagreement between pa and The shares the players have been cut to $ 200 apiece for the winners and $500 for the losers The players have named committee to remand guaranteed payment of $2,OOO to the winners and $l 400 to the losers.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
DEBS CHARGED WITH VIOLATING
 ESP|ONACE: AC7

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Sept 9.-The federal court room was crowded to- day at the opening of the trial of Eugene Y. Debs. former Socialist can didate for President, charged with vio- lat.ng the espionage act.
 Dcbs was indicted for remarks al, legged to have been made in an address before the Ohio state convention of the Socialist party in June last.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
French Encounter Hard Fighting

FRENCH HEADQUARTERS, Sept. 9.-Th" hardest fighting the French troops have had during the past week has among the woods before the old Hindcnburg line. The Germans are believed have decided to make stand pr" pared positions Quincy Basseport and St. Marl where hey have advantage.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
ALLIES WILL CONTINUE THEIR DRIVE AGAINST HUNS
ONE FRENCH DIVISION
 HOLDS FIVE OF ENEMY

LONDON, Sept. 9--rhe night passed quietly along tn"
 British front in northern France and in Flanders, except for artiIcrvng says official statement The German statement the Tcuonc armies in positions IS bcleved mean that Ludendorff believes that the German retirement s ellcd and that he will make stand the present line Paris reports that German artillery is laundering along the whole line It believed however that the allies will r,l a continuance of the German retirement.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09

l.. Wittig, one of McCarthy's sue ccssful business men. arrived in town on yesterdays train, it being his first visit here in four years, and he is very iavorAbly impressed with the growth and prosperity of the town.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
BOSTON WINS AGAIN AND
 CLINCHES CHAMPIONSHIP

FENWAY PARK, Boston, Sept. 9-Nictory pclchcd upon tlc banners the Boston Red SoX today when than twenty thousand persons witnessed the defeat of Chicago exciting game in which ab"' Ruth $ bat was prominent figure The series stands: Boston, games, Chicago, l.
 With Whitcman and McImiS on bases, high ball was passed by Tyler and Ruth knocked out three Dagg"r in th" fourth inning, scoring the tWo
 The game seemed safely i'll Boston hands until the "gh when Ruth wobbcd Chicago tied the when Hendrix and Mct abe singled.
 Boston into the lead again in the eighth Sc0ng s single passed ball and urd helvr of sacrifice hit by Phil Douglass
 Ruth went bad again in the ninth and replaced by Blsl uln thnl Ih lllr
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
Lenine's AssaiIant Executed

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 9.-Dora Rap Ian, the alleged assassin of Premier Lenine. was executed on September 4, according to dispatches from Mos COW to a Berlin newspaper.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
French North of the Somme

PARIS Sept 9North of the Somm" the French have ad ,unccd toward CastreS and occupied I.amotte farm
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
REVOLUT|QN!STS EXECUTED F0 B
 ASSASSINATION

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 9.-Five hun drcd and twelve alleged counter-revo- lutionists have been shot as reprisal for the murder of Moses Uritsky, chairman of the Petrograd COmmis- sion for the suppression of the coun- ter.revolutiOn.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
Progress of British Forces

the front between Peronne and St Quentin British have occupied of Vermand five miles northeast St. Qucnn Vendelles, two miles north of Vernand British forces attacking GouZeacour
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
French Hold Crozat Canal

The French hold the Crozat canal practically along it's tire length, four miles from St. Quentin
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-09
Advancing Northwest of St. Quentin

WITH THE BRITISH FORCES, Sept. g. The British ad vanced today and northwest of St Quenn and five miles from the old Hndenbnrg line, and still ad yancne The British also have made formidable thrust on the Arras Cambrai road.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-10
OFFICIAL REPORTS
AMERICAN

WASHINGTON, June l0--General
Pefshing' s.communique today reports
the repulse OF a heavy enemy attack in
the vicinity OF Bouresches, with severe
enemy losses There was lively artil-
lery fighting In the Chateau Thietry
and Pieardy regions.
The communique, dated June 9, fol-
lows:
Section A.-NorthweH Of Chateau
Thierry the enemy made fresh attack
during the might on our positions in
the vicinity OF Bourcsches. The attack
which was preceded by artillery prepa-
rations and accompanied by heavy ma
chine gunfire. broke down with severe
losses to the assailants In this region
and in Picardy there was lively artil-
lery fighting
"On the Marne sector the day was
marked by decreased artillery activity"