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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30
BRAVEST
DEFENSE
OF YPRES
Stand Of Allies Comparable With Greatest
in History; Gaps Must Be Filled
From America
By United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, April 9O-Fighting
with their backs to the wall, the
British and French forces in Elan
ders are making defense compara-
Bile to the bravest in history, mill.
tary men here say. 1t is almost in
credible that they will be able to halt
the Boches before Ypres but Hinden,
burg will take that point only at the
price OF thousands of wasted lives.
It is said that the struggle for
Ypres presents one of the most seri-
GUS crises in the war and is using up
so much man lower that replace
ment OF troops will be a big prob
lem. The replacement must come
largely from America which is count
ed on to furnish the preponderance
Of forces necessary to overwhelm the
enemy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30

BANK SOLD
DONAHUE

Announcement was made this
morning Of the purchase Of the Citi-
zens State bank Of Ninnekah by VIM.
H Donahue, vice president of the
>jAIunurna Nae4onal bank, and his as
sociates. The purchase was made
through c. M. Lentz, cashier of the
bank
Mr.. Lentz was elected cashier un-
der the new management and will
remain in active charge of the bank
for the present or until suitable ar
rangements can be made for man
to take his place In speaking Of
the proposition this morning, Mr..
Donahue said that he expected to
make it second to none among the
country banks Of the state. 1--WE are
going to put plenty of pep and eff
cient business management back Of
it and feel sure that it will rank as
among the best country banks in
the country said Mr. Donahue
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30
PERETTA
TONIGHT

This evening at the o. G. w audi
torium at Sis the Glee club will
appear in the operetta, "The Wild
Rose" said to abound with beautiful
music and pretty situations. Miss
Caroline Porter has trained the mem
bers Of the cast and chorus
Miss Kathleen Harris will appear
as Rose" Miss Oragonia Hide
brand as "Bobbie" Miss Jessie Nor
ton will sing the part Of the secreta
~ and Miss Estelle Tuggle will play
the role Of housekeeper, A large
chorus will be used and the cos
tunes and scenic effects will be fully
in keeping with all stage require
ments
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30
CHARMED LIFE
is MIDDLE NAME
OF THIS SOLDIER
By United Press.

/ ~ ChAeS0 1ACoSs
London, April 2.-Three years ant
seven months of continuous fighting
in the infantry. without a days leave
of absence or sick-leave is the rec
ord of Sergeant Hodkinson of the
Middlesex Diehards, a famous Eng
lsh regiment,
The Sergeant has never been
wounded.
Until few days ago he thought
his record must be the record of the
british army but a few have turned
up since his was printed which make
Sergeant HodlSinson look like re.
cruit in training battalion
There's Corporal j. White of the
Royal Fusieers who went out with
the "Contemptibles, fought in all
the big battles that Hodkinson fought
In and these Guillemont,
Arras, Beaumont Hamel, Monchy.
Bullecourt, the two battles OF Cam.
brai and in the present kaiser battle.
lie has never had so much as a cut
finger.
And Sergeant w. Willis, Highland
Light Infantry, killed laddies, also
a Contemplate" and his four broth.
ers, all of them still in the fight.
Their only sister is in khaki, too, a
Waac.
Corpol al J. Baker Of the Garrison
Artillery, went out before Mons, at
the age of Is, having run away from
home and enlisted in the name of mis-
uncle Some Of his battles are Mons,
LIE Cateau, the Marne, the Aisne,
Ypres. the Somme, the Cambrai bat.
ties, Vimy and the Kaiser battle.
killed in action in France.
Tin the other hand Fate duels cru.
ely with some. families Of gighting
Ieople.
l.. G. Sutton deputy mayor of
Reading, has just one son left of five
big lads each of whom joined as soon
as eligible. A few days ago he re-
ceived his fourth of those dread let
ters from the awr office, this time
announcing that Lieut.. E. M. Sutton
of the Royal Engineers, had been
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30
DEATH CLAIMS LOCAL MAN

Homer Richards died Monday night
at $3.50 o'clock, at his home, 4111s
Chickasha avenue, after a weeks i'll
ness. Mr.. Richards was Al years old
and is survived by his wife and two
brothers, one who lives in Califor-
MIA and the other in this state. The
funeral will be held Wednesday af-
ternoon at 2:3O in Claycomb and An
derson's undertaking parlors. F. H.
fIuffaker will officiate and the inter
ment will be held in the Rose Hill
cemetery. The W. O. w, will have
charge of the funeral at the ceme-
terry,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30
Attack Less Furious.

BY United Press.
With the British Army in Elan
ders, April 3O,--German artillery is
aca44.s froA Ypres and Aeteren to-
day but low-flying aviators report
the attack less furious than when 1t
began yesterday morning.
The German high command order
ed his men to take the hills from
KENNEL to Descats at all costs but
the allies held them firmly. Monts
Rouge and Nori, two miles west Of
KENNEL, are filled with German dead
and a like situation exists around
Voormezeel, less than two miles
south of Ypres.
Hindenburg had one of mis- worst
days since the beginning of his of
fensive After repeated onslaughts
all day and into the night the allied
lines we're intact except between
Monts Rouge and Scherpenberg,
where the situation is obscure.
French REGAIN Two Points.
1t is doubtful whether the Germans
will be able to hold the cross roads
which they captured Monday, as a
magnificent French counter attack
re-took Locre and Locre Hospice,
putting the enemy into nasty pock-
ct.
The FrancoB British forces advanc.
ed their line to the Nut road in the
valley between Monts KENNEL and
Scherpenberg. Attacks and counter
attacks are occurring regularly in
the plains around Ypres
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30
OSBORNE TO WAURlKA

c. r. Osborne, in charge Of the
eradication of hog cholera in this
district, under the direction of the
department of Animal Industry of
the United States agricultural de.
partment, left this morning for Wau-
rika. He will be in that section for
a few days looking after a number
of hog cholera cases.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30
Huns Completely Halted.
BY United Presa.

3y United PresS
London, April 30.-The Germans
are completely halted in their desper-
ate attack on the wide front in Elan.
ders where they planned to force the
British to evacuate Ypres.
Near Locre the French made sue
cessful counter attacks. restoring all
their positions.
The British are pushing the Ger
mans back slightly at villers-Bret
tonneux in Picardy.
The report of Field Marshal Haig
today said the northern battlefront
was quiet following a heavy repulse
of the enemy indicating that the
Teutons are exhausted by the terrif
ic pace and the enormous casualties
they have sustained.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30
POOL OKLA. INDUSTRIES
TO GET WAR CONTRACTS
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Oklahoma City, April 3o.-The pool.
ing Of Oklahoma industries through
affiliation of the state war Industrial
board and the Oklahoma Employers
association, placing the management
OF the states industries under one
head, is a question that will be de-
cided at a meeting to be held here
by these two bodies on May z. The
object is to allow the management
to deal directly with the government
ia the handling of any war contract.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30
Russia Building Army.

dY UnlLeu t~rcDE.
Petrograd, April SO.-Russia is pre-
pairing in most serious manner to
rebuild her fighting forces. The
Pan-Executive Council at Moscow
adopted Trotsky's plan of military
training for all men between sixteen
and forty years of age and conscript-
ing all workers and peasants.
Those not belonging to these
classes will be forced to train but
will not be taken into the army un-
til necessary. The best generals
will be called into service. The new
plan is expected to yield large ar
my within ten months.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30

Sy rnited Press
London, April 30.-The British cas-
ualties during the month of April
totaled 5000, according to reports
issued today. OF these 1872 were
killed, 4O,145 wounded and S,27S
missing
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30
Hun High Command Orders Men to Take
Positions at All Costs; Franco
British Firm
TEUTON BLOWS ARE
SHY FORMER FORCE
HiLdeHbnrg Has Worst Day Since OGenSice
Started; Allied Line Advances;
Counter Attacks Successful
By United rress.

BY United Fress.
The defeat administered in Elan
ders by the combined British and
French forces compelled the Ger
mans to resort to another breathing
spell
After several hours Of preparation
early yesterday morning, German in
fantry was sent forward on ten
mile line between Meteren and I'll
lebeke. The British moved down
wave after wave of the attacking
forces, refusing to give an inch.
The French yielded some ground
near Locre but counter attacked and
regained all of this territory today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30
10000 MEN
ARE READY
By United Press.

bg LHlLtu Etesa.
Oklahoma City, April S0.-Twenty
four thousand Oklahoma men Of
Class 1 will be ready to go when the
call comes. Adjutant General Gipsou
estimated today following the re-
ceipt of reports from all counties.
The men will be given two weeks
notice. Gipson believes this number
Of men will be called into service in
portions within six months.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30
FOUR DAYS OF DRIVE FOR
LIBERTY LOAN ARE LEFT
By United Press.

Br United Press.
Washington, April SO.-With four
days of the drive remaining, the
third Liberty loan reached a total Of
-2,41S,442, 900 this morning,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30
WHITE GUARD TAKE WsoRe

Copenhagen, April SO.-White
Guard forces captured Viborg, took
as prisoners nearly six thousand OF
the Red Guard attempting to break
through the line, according to dis
patches received here other mem
bers Of the Red Guard are fleeing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30
Amerloan caeuaItx List.

b. United Press.
Washington, April SO--Fifty-eight
casualties we're listed by the war de.
partment today. OF these two we're
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30
GERMAN DEAD PILED
HIGH NEAR YPRES
AS ALLIES STAND

killed in action, two died of accident,
six OF disease, five were severely
wounded forty-two slightly wounded
and one missing,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-30

tcontinued on Page TwO.l
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-30
NAVAL RECRUITING PARTY
In Charge of Lieut.. Stolba Arrives in
City for a Weeks Stay

A recruiting party from the Boston
navy yard in charge of Lieut.. E. +.
Stoiba arrived Saturday afternoon from
Bangor, where they have been stationed
for two weeks. This party has been on
the road five months and were very sue
cessful in enrolling a large number Of
engineering students at various colleges
in New England as well as other men
for the deck and engine room force.
This party has a naval physician with
them and applicants make out papers.
take a physical examination and, if they
desire. make out applications for the
government INSURANCE right at room 30',
postofice building. Augusta. Lieut..
Stolba administers the oath Of allegi-
ance and an applicant is thus saved
long trip to Portland to take a physi-
cal examination.
This is a great opportunity for the
young men Of Augusta TO take advan-
tage of an excellent chance to enter the
naval service right here in their home
town.
Monday morning a telegram was re-
ceved. stating that the age limit has
been taised, SO that applicants between
IS and 40 can be taken for apprentice
seaman and between IS and IS for spe-
cial branches. There is a great demand
for mechanics for the aviation branch Of
the Naval Reserve force. especially
blacksmiths, coppersmiths, carpenters
and quarterma sters. Men entering this
branch must be between the ages of 2l
and 40, and will be given a course Of
training along their own lines and will
work on aeroplanes. hydroplanes. etc.
at various aviation bases; mechanics
will not fly. There is also good oppor-
tunitv for men to enroll in the commits
sarv branch as cooks and mess attend
ants This is a good opportunity for
aliens with first papers to enter the
service.
This party will stay here about week
or 10 days and all are urged to take
this opportunity to help Uncle Sam,
who can use all men in some branch Of
the navy. Men who had TO register for
the draft must present a release from
the draft board stating that they are
not needed to I'LL the current quota.
Men under p years Of age must bring
a birth Ger ertificate. Visit room POI, post
office buildings. and see Lieut.. Stolbas
party. who will be glad to give addi-
tional information.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-30
Couple Who Committed
Suicide at Bar Harbor
Buried on Monday

Bar Harbor, Me. July 2s.-The
bodies If Harry H. Morse and wife
of Lynn, Mass. which were found
floating in the harbor Saturday. were
buried here. Instructions were re-
ceived today from his brother, Rev.
VIM. l. Morse of Lynn. who was To-
Gated by the authorities at Bridge
town, n. s., to give them proper bur-
ial The county attorney and medl-
cal examiner concluded their investi-
cations and decided that death was
due to suicide by drowning in both
cases. The mystery Of the disap-
pearance Of several thousand dollars
which Morse carried when he was
last seen at local hotel on July 9
was believed to have been cleared up
today when it was found that on that
day he sent registered letters to Mrs.
Harold Wahl Of Lynn, sister IF
Mrs. Morse, and Mr.. Fessenden, jan
itor at l35 Ocean street. Lynn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-30
READFIELD

EAST-Mr. Harris Hallett of East
Readfleld and Miss Grace Yeaton of
East Winthrop. were united in mar
riage, by Rev. y. r. Pearson of the
NJ. f. church Winthrop, Sunday.
They will make their home in East
Readfield.
Mrs. A. G. Merrow and children of
Augusta, is visiting at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Morrow.
Mrs. Rachel Taylor and daughter
Of Cambridge. Mass. and two friends
are at their summer home for few
weeks.
Pauline and Charles Chalmers Of
auburn. who have been stopping
with Miss Annie Gordon, have re-
.lrned home.
Mrs. Isabelle Sylvester has re-
turned from business trip to Bos-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Millard Bailey and
daughter and Mr.. Taggart Of Wor-
cester, Mass, are passing two
weeks vacation at their farm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-30
What's Bid for This Ship7

Shiver my timbers! Here's a yes
sci built Of mahogany. Her name IS
"Matchless" and she Is now used by
the Coast and Geodetic Survey.
The ship, which is described in the
American Forestry magazine, Of
Washington. was built by pirates
near Key West. in 1859, Of mahogany
stolen from stranded merchant yes
sci. 1t is said she was the last yes
sci to bring a cargo Of slaves from
the West Indies to the United States.
During the Civil War the Match
less" was a blockade runner, and al
ways eluded the gunboats that pur-
sued her. This vessel was selected
for Jefferson Davis to make his ss-
cape on. but he was captured. After
the war the "Matchless" was used as
a training ship for the navy, and la
ter was turned over to the Coast and
Geodetic Survey. All the timbers
ana frame are Of precious mahog-
any.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-30

P. B. White, Mohegan street. Tor
several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Merrill and
daughters Kathleen and Phyilis,
have returned from a two weeks va
cation passed at Snow Pond. MISS
kathleen while there caught an eel
three feet long.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the y. A.
c. s. was entertained recently at
the home of Mrs. Nellie Ellis on tho
Ellis road The afternoon was pleas :
antly passed in sewing and knitting
Recitations, tableaus and vocal So
los were given by Mrs.Charles H.
Thomas and daughters Sadie and
Merieta and by Mrs. Nellie Ellis.
Several gentlemen joined the party in
the afternoon. Refreshments OF
chicken sandwiches, saltines, cake
and sherbert were served. The COM
pany returned to their homes In the
evening by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-30
SOMERVILLE

Mrs. Abbie Moore of Washington,
who has Eeen the guest of her cousin.
Mrs. Osgood Moore, for the past few
days, returned home Sunday.
Mrs Leonard Cooper Of Whitefield
and Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest Taylor Of
Nassalboro are at Frank Cooper's,
called there by the illness of their
mother, Ms. Frank Cooper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reynolds and
family Of jefferson were guests Of
friends IN town Sunday.
Meeting will be held at South
Somerville church Sunday evening,
Aug. 4, at t.30 led by Rev. Mr.. Chad
wick of North Whitefield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Moore and
family OF Washington We're Sunday
guests 1t o. Moore's. Mrs. Moore
mained as guests of Mrs. Osgood
Moore.
George Place of North Whttef1eld
was a business visitor in town Fri
day.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. Clarence Avery Of
Windersville were in town Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taylor Of
Brooks are in town as guests of
friends for few days.
Miss Marguerite Hayden was 3
Sunday caller at @. Moores.
George Grotton went to Brown
Town to meeting Sunday.
Alice Moore of Washington was a
caller at o. Moores Thursday.
Mrs. Oswood Moore was a business
visitor % Whitefleld Monday. .
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-30
Tuesday,,
Matinee 2.3O

and advanced cost Of production ma
terial equals an entire new reel over
any former price that might nave
been quoted on a five-reel produc-
ton of the magnitude and lavishness
of Sirens of the Sea"
The story concerns the strange
and romantic adventures of tiny
child who is cast on a strange island
OF the Pacific following terrific
storm and her adoption by an Ameri-
can couple residing there. The last
three reels take the behoider, Ara
bian Night-like, through land of
enchantment and splendor, which
has seldom been seen on any screen
canvas.
Added feature pictures are a Bur
ton Holmes Travelog, a riotous Fox
Comedy. "A Neighbor's Keyhole'
and a aph.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-30

The recruits who went from Troy
last week to Camp Devens were
Ralph Luce and Fillmore Wright.
Lemuel Reynolds and family
passed few days last week camp
ing at Lake Winnecook.
There will be services at the
church next Sunday morning at
1.30 and the afternoon service will
be omitted.
Work is being done on the State
road between Troy Corner and the
school house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Fernald are re-
oeiving congratulations on the birth
of another daughter
VIM. Wingate has sold his farm to
Mr.. Scribner and has taken rent in
the house belonging to Mrs. Ida
Proctor.
CENTER-A son was born.
Thursday. July %. to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira Fernald. On the same date a
son also arrived at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Rosendall Gerry.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Elliott Of Lin
coin, were at the center, Sunday.
also Mrs. Conant and Miss Jones of
Plttsf1eld and w. A. Taylor and fam
lily
Mrs. n. E. Danforth and Miss Mel
lie Danforth passed the week end at
their cottage at the park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Folsom OF
Pittsfield. were Sunday guests at G.
j. Hillman's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kierstead and two
children OF Portland. are the guests
OF Mrs. kierstead's mother Mrs.
Glover.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-30
July 80
Enening 7 to 10
WlNSLOW

Edgar Merchand, after an eight
days furlough passed with his faith
er. Peter Merchand and uncle. Paul
Beauregard, returned to Boston Sat
urday 70 report for duty.
Miss Carolyn Fuller of Fairfield.
former teacher at the Fort school, is
guest for the week of Mr.. and
Ms. Fred Lancaster.
Mrs. Hannah Roundy of Portland
is stopping with Mrs. Mary Rich
ards.
Mrs. Ida Webber of Clinton and
sister Of Mrs. Ernest J. Whitman of
this town. who was in the Sisters
hospital in the spring and under
went an operation. has returned to
the Sisters hospital and will under
go an operation Tuesday forenoon
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cole and Mr.
end Mrs. Elmer Tozier were guests
Saturday of Mr.. and Mrs. Tozier's
daughter. Mrs. Leland Siegars, South
Dresden. The trip was made by
auto.
Mrs. Ralph r. Homer and little son
john are passing week with Au-
SuStt relatives.
The members of the Hollinswort'
and Whitney Ladies' Aid will leave
Wednesday morning on the O'clock
car for Oakland. from there they viii
60 TO the Fish cottage AZ Lakesid
where the anr aal p.onic will b.
held.
William Bur CESS after short fur
Tough at his home. returned Sunday
to Camp Devens.
Miss Della Pooler is passing two
weeks with friends in Carmel.
Joseph Liberty. who is employed
at the II. and W. mill, recently met
with an injury to one Of his eyes,
which required the service OF
physician.
slow is a guest of her aunt. hrs.
Nellie Ellis.
4. r. Avery of Boston. who IL a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George S.
Getchell, passed Sunday with Fair
field friends.
Miss Della Taylor of Lewiston is
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ.
Chapman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Chap
man and children accompanied by
Miss Della Taylor of Lewiston and
Mrs. Aver of Waterville passed sun
day with Misses Mary and Lottie
Wrigley at their cottage at Great
Moose Lake.
Mrs. Mary Cummings and Miss
Joy Trites Of Moncton. IN. B., are
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-30

FHotoPfay ueSody Feature.
production said to outrival the
gigantic splendor Of "A Daughter of
the Gods" and celebrated for its Law
lsh and beautiful features is Sirens
OF the Sea" at the Colonial today.
This great six-act super picture Is
one of the most elaborate and costly
productions ever filmed. One thou
sand persons were constantly en-
ployed in the cast and the production
took six months to complete. Allen
Hollubar is the director and Louise
Lovely, Carmel Myers and Jack Null
hall are the featured players.
The under water diving, swim
ming and dancing achievements seen
throughout are all unusual and are
considered to have reached the zen
18th of under water productions
scenes
Most of the scenes Of the picture
were shot among the rocky fast
nesses and inlets of the islands form
ing group in the Santa Barbara
channel about thirty miles from
Santa Barbara. Director Hollubar
achieved in its undersea and water
scenes some of the most unusua,
photographs yet transferred to the
screen. Notably the night scenes on
the enchanted island.
Mr.. Hollubar adapted the story of
Grace Helen Bailey for the screen.
the original inspiration Of which was
given to literature by Heine's charm
ing legend of the Lorelei.
For the $3.50 feet of film employed
for this feature, the additional tax