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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-29
NETTIE DILLON
WINS FUTURITY
AT READVILLE

Readville. Mass, Aug. :s.-The
American Horse Breeder Futurity for
s-year-oid trotters was won by Nettie
Dillon in the Grand Circuit racing
today. Chestnut Peter was second.
Peter Vonia third. Best time 20o Is.
The 2.lo trot, purse Of $4,000, was
won by Chillcoot: Lottie Watts sec
ond; June Red third. Best time.
905 L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-29
NEWS PRINT
PAPER HEARING
TO BE HELD SEPT. II

washington, Aug. &.-The War Labor
Board today set Sept. Ii as the date for
the hearings on q controversy between
news print manufacturers and their en-
ployes regarding the meaning Of the
terms OF the recent wage award.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-29
Lewiston Man Wants
To Go Back to "Sup-
port War
FORMER RECORD
given PUBLIC
Country Proud Maine
Republicans W h o
Have Stood W t h
President on Every
Move for Speeding
Up War

"ashinctp y O.. AUG Is. tSpec-
i.n IN thc eport recently issued by
Il, National Security Leagues Con-
rrtesional Committee. a partisan
. ranization, il appears that no
: ate h tho Union has a finer record
In War LEGISLATION than Maine. This
rccord IN the s5th Congress now en-
,rr.ng upon its final sessions, is alb
soutely without blemish. Each of
thc present representatives from
Maine IS a Republican.
Ot the four in the oath Congress,
only one can point TO perfect rec
ORD on War Legislation. This is Mr..
;otn A. Peters from the 3rd Dis
t-,ct Republicans here feel grateful
y the electors in Maine that Mr.
Peters is III" only Maine representa-
tive In the 64th Congress who has the
endorsement Of Republican nom
nation for the 66th Congress. The
Maine record. as revealed by the non
ra-tisan National security Leagues
Congressional Committee, is as fol-
lows
6lth Congress
Kahn Amendment to the Hay
Amy B.li; March %. 1916. This
amendment sought 10 increase the
f"gula: army t. $4,000 or more
rsIry approaching the recommenda
tons q the General Staff of the
Army
binds voted right, McGi,licuddy
v"od wrong: Peters voted right;
Guernsey voted night.
fandegee Amendment 70 the Hay
'anterlain Army Bill; April IS.
1910 THIS amendment provided for
~ army OF 100000 as against 140.-
h'nds not voting: McGillicuddy
'''ed wrong; Peters voted right;
",frnsey voted right.
"o'ion TO re-commit Navy Ap-
T9pfiatlon Bill: June :. 1915. This
louoh was designated to instruct an
me'ease n the Navy beyond what
=" provided in the original bill.
hlnds voted right: McGillicuddy
yea wrong. Peters voted right;
Guernsey voted right
OOpeF amendment. March l. 1917. This
uendnent was designed to prohibit 70
american ship. their legal night to car
s or ammunition in their cargoes
as not voting; McGillicuddy. vot-
r'sht; Peters. voted right: Guernsey,
voted wrong.
e'aaon OF war against Germany
April s. la7.
"uAe' voted right: White. voted
right. 'o'e"
"n amendment to consumption act;
UT :. 1917. This provided for the
ns' by consumption. of the necessa
ton OF var " '
uaie' voted right; White, voted
I. a.. re'ers. voted right: Hersey, vot-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-29

Paris, Aug 28-Chaunes has been occupied by French
troops according to official statement today by Office
With the French Army in the Field Aug. 2S-(By the AS
ISOLATED PressFrench cavalry this morning entered Nese
French infantry occupied the Cressy q miles south
of Nesle.
French third army today eaJ tured Bves and pushing
On to the eastward reached the outskirts of Noyon
With the British Army France Aug 28By the Asso-
cated PressThe British have captured the of Croi-
selies northeast of Bapaume Fay and Abaincourt
Paris Aug 28 Havas Agency)-Accordng to advices re-
ceved from the Aisne battle front this afternoon French
troops in cooperation with American forces continue to make
northwest Of Scissors the direction of Chavgny
British Headquarters in Fra nee, Aug (Reuters Limit
edHard fighting continued today Canadian troops deiv
cred another attack today thu morning on
fan like front of about five miles eventually thanking the Ar
'sCambrai road This fighting is carrying the fight into
the main artery of the Hndenbrg line The British have
carried Croisee Abancout and Fay and the French have
captured Marchelpot.
American Forces the Vese Aug 2S-(By the Associated
Press Fighting by American troops and German forces
nued all night in the region Bazoches to the east of Fs-
Early this morning the Americans secured foothod
On the eastern outskirts of the Gown.
While the American troops gained ground in the vicinity
OF Bazouches German forces after fighting which lasted all
night, gained hold upon Fismette There numerous
handtohand encounters in the town. German machine gun
who ha aug into the hills line with the streets of Fs
nee endeavored to shoot dowr the Americans when they
driven from the houses by German artillery and the
bombs of the enemy aviaors. American patrols are now
fighting for possession of Fisme.te.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-29
GERMANS TRAPPED AT TWO POINTS
ESCAPE APPARENTLY IMPOSSIBLE
SCORES ADDITIONAL TOWNS TAKEN
1By the Associated Press)


cumb
gradually
mater captur amosim possible of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-29
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Northern New England. fair Thurs
day except showers in Vermont and
New Hampshire: Friday fair.
South New England, probably
showers late Thursday night and
Friday.
Eastern New York, showers and
somewhat warmer Thursday; Friday
fair and continued warm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-29

'as oni" Democrat with snv congress
-. - record at present bidding for the
use OF Maine voters is Mr.. Daniel
a. I'ilicuddy OF the Second District.
!. ' made himself well known here IN
'r,.. congress as little army and
"a. navy man. No one could have
cm. shtest doubt as to where Mr.. Nc
NJ 'aody stands on the vital war meas
s,,,, 70. his record in Congress Is un-
ns. Aee II is also typicany Demo-
for the Democratic leaders to
n,o.,. ne owed allegiance. displayed a
N ouSy inefficient attitude iowa I'd
- 3e wa- legislation considered by
r."..' Doth before ard after the
''nusd on Page 5-coIumn 7;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-29
Concerted Blows OF British, French and U. s.

Q miles
, y
y French arm a Fd
m
na Monday nd show y hat as the advance o C extending Nv
a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-29
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity.
Thursday becoming unsettled. prob
ably showers during the afternoon or
night. Friday showers; increasing
scuther!Y winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-29
From Aras to Scissors On Nearly Every Sector Teuon Hosts
Are in Dire Perl--t Iindenbmg Line Outlanked in North
j: S. AND FRENCH ADVANCING
TO NORTHWEST OF SCISSORS
MORE GROUND WON BY BRITISH

Nesle and Cressy Occupied
by the French--B British Capture Croi-
selles, Fay and Albaincourt--Ameri-
cans Enter Bazoches After All Nqht,
Fighting--U. S. Patrols Now Battling
For Possession of Fismette
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-29
rI,UKsDAY: Fair

Wait ads cost a cent a
,,orl ind they bring dol
lars IN return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-29

II you want what you
want when you want it"
try a want ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-29

Paris Aug. 28-Chaunes has been occupied by French
troops according to official statement today by war Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-29

French third army today CAPTURED Bives and
on to the eastward reached the outskirts of Noyon
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-05
PERSONAL AND LOCAL
NOTES OF INTEREST

Found, Friday, a rosary. Cal
at this office.
Call at any of the drug stores fol
Pyrans. Advertisement.
Mr.. Albert Baker, of Swanton
was in the city on business Satur-
day last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Thaye1
were at Grafton Thursday last as
guests of relatives.
Mrs. NJ. R. Hamill and daugh.
ter Margaret returned Friday from
visit to relatives in Keyser.
Mr.. O. R. Leighton, of near
Swallow Falls, was in Oakland on
Saturday, when he visited this
office.
Private Lawrence Dixon, Camp
Meade, spent several days last
week with his family and parents
in Oakland.
For SALE-Three registered Polled.
angus bull CALVES, six months old; com,
blned weight 1880 pounds. W. M. Fra.
zee, Oakland Advertisement.
Private Gilbert Yutzy, Medica.
Corps, came home from camp on
last Thursday to spend furlough
of five days.
Mrs. James O. Cleveland spent
Thanksgiving with her daughter
Mrs. Oscar Hinebaugh, at Terra
Alta, West Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-05

Messrs. Albert and Brownie"
White, and Herbert Leighton, all
of the Park, and likewise all en-
ployes of Messrs. Loar & White at
Clarksburg, West Va, after spend
ing Thanksgiving Day with their
relatives and friends at the Park,
returned to Clarksburg Thursday
night. Mr.. Harrison Arnold, also
of Clarksburg, spent Thanksgiving
Day at the Park with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin P. Arnold.
Profs. Kold and Jenkins, of the
Oakland high school faculty, re-
turned to Oakland Saturday even
ing from Baltimore where, they
had been attending the teachers
meeting a few days.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-05

Rev. and Mrs. c. E. Bissell, of
the Park, were called to New York
City Sunday on account of the
death of their son-in-law, Floyd
Decker.
Editor Rudisill of the Mountain
Democrat, has rented rooms in a
dwelling here in Oakland and con-
templates moving from the Park
to town today. Editor Rudisill
has braved the storms both winter
and summer for the past several
years in his daily trips between
the two points and has decided
for the present winter at least, to
reside nearer the base of his activ-
tiles. We welcome him to our
city, and may his stay be pleasant.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-05
HAS RESIGNED PASTORATE
Rev. S. E. Wicker of Lutheran
Church, to Leave

Rev. Samuel E. Wicker, for the
past eighteen months pastor of St.
Marks Lutheran church in Oak
land, has rendered his resignation
to the official body of the church,
the same to become effective not
later than February 1st next.
The announcement that the min
lister had resigned came as a great
surprise to the members of the con-
gregation and the friends of the
pastor. Until last Thursday Mr..
Wicker was member of the high
school faculty, when he rendered
his resignation as such to the au-
thorities. What Mr.. Wicker's flu
ture plans are have not been an
nounced.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-05
CHURCH SERVICES.

ST. MARKS EV. LUTHERAN.
Rev. S. E WICKER, Pastor.
Bible School, $3.50 A M. &c.
Renninger, Superintendent.
Morning Worship. 10:45 A. M.
Vespers, 7:3O P. M. Subject.
Strangers and sojourners in the city
are cordially invited to come and wor-
ship with US.
ST. PAUL'S M. E. CHURCH.
w. M. SHULTZ, Pastor.
The calendar for the week will be as
follows:
Sunday school. 2:3O p. m.
Morning service, 1890 a. m.
Epworth League, 7:15 p. m.
Preaching service, 7:30 p. m.
Jr. Epworth League, Wednesday
afternoon at 4:15.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening
at 7:3O.
Come and worship in this Home like
Church"
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. J. C. ELY. Pastor.
Preaching services Sunday morning
at II a. m.
Sabbath School. 2.30 P. M.
All cordially welcome
For SALE-A fine black pony, years
old; gentle and we'll broken for children.
Enquire of Sara Hayes, East Oakland,
for particulars. Adv.
For Military Lot No. 1891.
containing so acres, located on the east
side of Bayard county Road and of the
Frank Layton farm and at the Corunna
school house. This lot is in timber, has
good spring and brook running
throug it. 1t is within of a mile
Of Bayafd and railway station.
Address, W. MCCULLoH Brown, Oak
land. Md. Advertisement.
Subscribe for The:Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-05


Fitzwater we're in the vicinity of
Deer Park Monday on business.
For SALE-Team of good farm horses,
one pair of good, gentle year old colts.
Also pair bob sleds. new, and one corn
fed COW for beef. Address G. w. Moon,
Swanton, Md, residence, North Glade.
ADV. 3S At
Misses Lena and Elizabeth Beck
man, of Glendale, spent several
days here visiting their grand,
mother, Mrs. J. L. Fitzwater.
Mrs. Leah F. Sincell went to
Cumberland Tuesday morning to
remain a short time with her
daughter, Mrs. H. w. Matheny.
Mrs. David burst returned to
Oakland last Friday from Wheel
ing, West Va, where she visited
her son, Mr.. Lloyd burst and fam
lily for several weeks.
Muzzle- loading rifle;
either flint or cap.lock; barrel "A
inches or longer; full length silver
inlaid curly maple stock. Must be
in good outside condition. Give
full description. NJ. Woodmansee,
Box 81, Des Moines, Iowa. Adv.
Mr.. John Felty, of Rowlesburg,
West Va, where he has extensive
saw mill operations, spent several
days in Oakland this week super
intending the loading and ship
ment of several cars of lumber and
mine material.
Miss Mary Sincell, daughter of
the editor, came home from West
ern Maryland College, Westmin-
ster, last Thursday night and has
been quite i'll since suffering from
an attack of pleurisy.
Mr.. Charles H. Loar, collector
of the United War Work Campaign
for Garrett county, requests that
all who signed pledge cards during
the recent drive, remit the amounts
as rapidly and as soon as possible
so that labor, time and expense
may be saved in mailing out letters
and notices.
On last Thursday afternoon sew
eral hundred persons assembled at
the community flag staff in Oak
land and joined in singing a num-
Der of patriotic songs. Revs. DR..
Ely and Shultz had charge of the
affair and those who were present
and participated spent an enjoy
able half hour or more.
At present-day prices in Oakland
the Maryland oyster combined with
the Pittsburgh cracker that goes
with the bivalve, is luxury in
tended only for the wealthy, as
witness the following: One pint
oysters, 40 cents; l pound crack
ers, rs cents; quart milk, 10
cents, in addition to the butter
used in preparing the same.
Mr.. Thomas Little, who was en-
gagged for many years as a mer-
chant in Oakland, disposed of his
stock of merchandise and also his
household goods, at public auction
last week and on Tuesday morning
in company with his wife left Oak
land for McKeesport, Pa, where
Mr.. Little has taken employment
with creamery company.
Former County Treasurer Rob
ert L. Fries, accompanied by one
of his daughters, both of whom
had been in Akron, Ohio, for some
time, arrived in Oakland on last
Wednesday afternoon and went on
to their home that night where
they found Mrs. Fries fatally i'll,
her death occurring Friday even
ing. A son of Mr.. Fries was also
dangerously i'll, but is now recov-
ering. Besides her husband Mrs.
Fries is survived by several chill
dren. She was a model wife and
mother and was held in high es-
TEEN by all who knew her.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-05
Ask your druggist for Pyrans'

Eugene Thayer and sister May,
of Thayerville, were guests OF
friends in this city Sunday after
noon.
DR.. and Mrs. John E. Legge, OF
Cumberland, motored to Oakland
Monday, returning home that
night. -e'~
Mr.. A. E. McRobie, of near
Altamont, was in Oakland Tues
day on business and called at this
Office.
Many parts of the county are
we'll represented in Oakland this
week where they are attending
court.
Former County Treasurer c. A.
Beachy, of near Grantsville, was a
visitor to Oakland on business
Tuesday.
Mrs. Walter Parish, of Keyser,
West Va, spent last Thursday in
Oakland the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Walter.
Mrs. G. Semmes Hami1l and
children, who spent several weeks
in Baltimore with relatives, re-
turned to Oakland Saturday.
Mr.. George w. Loar, of Grafton,
has been at the home of his mother
in Oakland for several days past
as an influenza convalescent.
Mr.. E. Scott Gilpin, formerly of
Swanton, now a resident of Cum
berland, spent last Friday in Oak
land on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Trickett, of
Keyser, West Va, spent Sunday
in and near Oakland with rela-
tives and friends.
Miss Flossie Shaffer returned to
her home in Oakland Sunday from
a brief visit to Clarksburg rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Lewis, who
came to Oakland some months ago
from Masontown, West Va, NOV
ed to Terra Alta Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Hook
ing and daughter Miss Lulu, of
Meyersdale, Pa, who we're here on
a visit to their daughter, Mrs. w.
A. Sturgiss, have returned home.
Mr.. Charles E. Magruder, of
near Barton, visited Oakland on a
business mission Monday and was
an agreeable caller at this office
while in town.
Mr.. J. Arthur White went to
Uniontown, Pa, Monday morning
where he will be associated with
his brother, Mr.. Carl B. White, in
the hardware business.
Mr.. Gilmor S. Hamill has been
appointed by Governor Harring-
ton chairman of committee to ar
range for the proper observance of
Britain Day on Saturday of this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Hardesty
are visiting at the home of the for
mer' S parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H
Hardesty of near town. Mr.. Har-
desty has been engaged at work in
a shipyard in Baltimore for some
months past.
Mr.. S. M. Butler, who has spent
the last week in Oakland with his
family on account of the illness of
Mrs. Butler, returned on Monday
to Murray, w. Va, where he is
employed by the Consolidation
Coal Company.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Lutheran church of Oakland will
conduct the annual sale of fancy
work, pies, rolls, cakes, etc., at
the store of Shaffer & Bush on
Saturday, Dec. 7, beginning at
go in the morning.
Miss Eva Falkenstein came to
her home in Oakland Wednesday
evening last from Buckhannon, w.
Va, where she is a student, and
after spending the Thanksgiving
,,ono%:A,, 1,a-a
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-21
]. S. OFFICIALS
UNCOVER PLOT
Germans Agree O Furnish Money
and Ammunition for Slim Fcin
Uprising

Washington. May 2i.-The United
states has been partly responsible
for the recent arrests Of the Irish
leaders In England. Evidence Of
plotting between German and Irish
agents in the United States for the
uprising plot In Ireland was uncover
Cd by government ofIicials.
Sim Fcin leaders In the United
States have been In touch with the
Germans. who agreed to furnish the
money for the rebellion In Ireland.
II Ia possible that arms and ammu-
milton were 10 be sent to Ireland BY
submarines. There was also some
discussion OF the chances Of sending
German soldiers from the United
States to ireland.
Tho Germans planned this upris-
Ing TO como about the same time
that the German troops would reach
tho channel ports by their great
drive. They believed that England
would be thrown into such . state
Of confusion BY the German victories
that ireland could be freed entirely
from the British.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-21
MYSTERIOUS MURDER
WOMAN AND CHILDREN

Kelso. wash, May 2o.--withiu
400 feet Of the Pacific highway and
two miles from here. there were
found In a tent today the bodies Of
woman about s5. . girl OF IS and a
boy Of 10. All had been shot TO
death. II was apparent the murders
had been committed within the past
is hours.
The bodies were discovered late
yesterday by small boy who lives
near the scene. Although Sheriff
Clark Studbaker OF Cowlitx county.
Marshal Hull OF Kslso and Prose-
cutting Attorney .Delos Spaulding.
who were called to the scene imme-
dIately. have made a thorough
search OF their belongings. no meanA
OF Identification 81 the victims nor
any clue to the murderer's identity
we're found. ~
The spot where the crime was
committed was a favorite night
camping ground for tourists.
Beside the woman's body. was an
old rusty revolver. containing one
loaded shell and blanks. A rifle
also was found In the tent, but neith-
or OF these weapons had been used
to commit the crime. Several peo-
pie claim they have seen the womah
and children In an automobile with
a man and dog Saturday after
noon. Members OF road gang. who
pass the spot every day. also say the
party camped there Saturday. There
were no signs OF struggle about
the tent and II was apparent the
three had been slain while they
slept.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-21
AUTO TRUCK CRASHES INTO
PAssENGER TRAIN At DAN.
GERous CROSSING
JACK &Rss NARROW ESCAPE
Truck smashed and Carried Along
Southern Pacific Track for About
Fifty Fcst
David Lawrence Middleton.

David Lawrence Middleton. son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Middleton.
was instantly killed Monday night
whom the Ford truck he was driving
struck the engine on train No. 50. at
a dangerous crossing a mile or more
west OF Merlin n few minutes after
o'clock Jack nearss. a lad or
about Q years was riding with Mid
dlston and was considerably bruised.
when taken TO his home on south
Park street after the accident he
seemed 10 be In a serious condition
but this morning he Ia suffering only
from bruises and shock.
Appearances indicate that Middle.
ton did not hear the approaching
train. which was In q cut aud on .
down grade. The crossing IL at the
bottom OF steep pitch and at n
sharp turn and II Ia impossible for
anyone 10 see a train approaching
from the south. II Is reported that
the truck struck the rear OF the ten.
der or the front Of the nrst car and
vas carried along the track for 40 or
so feet, being badly wrecked
hiddieton's skull was crushed and
homes broken and he was found ly-
Ing near the track but about 40 feet
from the crossing. Young Bearss
crawled out from the wreckage and
the wonder Ia that he also was not
killed.
Young Middleton. who with his
brother has conducted the Para
mount cyclery since January I, has
been driving 10 Hells gate every
night and returning In the morning
with the Aubury fishing boats. the
hshcrmen and the catch OF Ash,
Young Jack went down for the ride
and TO return home with his father
and brother. who are fishing.
David Lawrence Middleton was
born near HuntsvIllc. Ala. August
rs. 1898. and came to Oregon with
HIS parents In 1909. He was an In
dustrious young man Of good habits
and with a Younger brother was
building M good business. The
funeral will be held Wednesday at
ternoon at 2;3o at Clark 4 Holman
chapel. Rev. p. A. Finch Of the Bap-
fist church conducting the service.
Tnternment will be At the Granite
HIil cemetery.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-21
CITIZENSHIP Of
W.W.|N BALANCE
Native Of Prussia Arrested In jam
ath for Activities May Lose His
American Citizenship

Portland. May 2l.--Federal At
torneys today began suit TO cancel
the citizenship Of Carl swelsin. an
l. W. w. and q native Of Prussia.
II Is charged that swelgin was not
attached to the principles Of the
American constitution when natura-
lizsd and that he obtained his citi-
zenship through fraud and deceit.
Swelsin was arrested at klamath
Falls last summer and served six
months in the Klamath county jail
for his connection with the I. w. W.
activities. He Il now under arrest
for opposing the draft act.