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Williston graphic., 1918-08-01
DESPERATE EFFORTS Of GERMANS
TO MAINTAIN 0URCQ LINE FAIL
All Counter Attacks by the Enemy Repued and Allies Move
Forward-Brillant Advance is Made by the Aneri-
cans Northward From Sergy
maintained with force.

maintained with force.
In their advance the Americans
drove a new wedge into the enemy
line and the allies are now in posi-
ton to drive the Germans back by
flank movements, both east and west
Of tfe head of the apex which lies
eur Nesles. Most exposed is the
German line from Nesles region
southwark through Cierges to Ron
cheres. The line is almost four miles
! in length and offers an opportunity
to drive the Germans from the re-
pion southwest of Vile en- Tard-
! enois without a frontal attack against
the hills to the south.
Strong efforts have been made by
the enemy to check the allies on the
hanks and seemingly they have been
successful. Attempts to drive the
French from St. Euphraise, an impor-
tant point southwest Of Rheims on
the eastern flank however were de-
feated with losses. Berlin says the
fighting front was quiet Tuesday and
hat allied efforts Monday were re-
pulsed everywhere.
Americans Opponents
Some of Germany's supposedly best
divisions, the Fourth Prussian guard
and B Bavarian division, were oppo-
nents of the American boys from the
middle west and eastern states. The
Americans had outfought them Mon
dav in the battle for Sergy and de-
feated them badly Tuesday, although
the enemy fought valiantly.
The Germans were driven over the
ridge north of Sergy and out Of the
VILLAGES of Seringes-et-Nesles and
Nesles. Bitter fighting took place in
both places, but when night fell the
onlv Germans remaining in the vii
lapes were dead, victims of their own
valor, Fer prisoners were taken so
desperate was the combat, which rag
ed throughout the entire day. Nesles
forest probably will be defended as
stoutly as was the ground already
taken by the Americans.
Rainbow Division in Line
Arrival of the 42nd (Rainbow) d.
vision and it's participation in the
fiphting east of Fere-en- -Tardencis,
was announced. The third regular
also was identified as in ac-
tion at Sergy and Cierees, where the
crack German guard divisions have
been defeated in recent fighting by
American troops.
Williston graphic., 1918-08-01
Much Damage
Done BY Storm

Early Saturday morning the peo-
pie of Williston and vicinity were
awakened by one of the most terrific
storms that has visited this territory
for many years. 1t may we'll be
termed small tornado and did con-
siderable DANCE here in the city as
we'll as in the country. The tall brick
chimney on the Congregational church
was blown over and fell through the
roof of the church tearing a large
hole and filling the choir room back
of the church auditorium with debris.
Several other chimneys on residences
around town suffered the same fate
but none of the others did much dam
age. The local ball park looked as
if the long range guns had been at
it. The fence is down on about three
sides and the grand stand is missing.
In the country several of the farm
ers suffered losses. The barn on the
w. w. Keltner farm west of town
was completely destroyed and other
buildings were moved and twisted
out of shape.
North and west of town consider
able hail fell and destroyed what lit
tie crop there was left in some Sec
tions. The Bonetraill country suffer-
ed the most from the hail. The wind
storm was followed by a heavy rain
fall and from the government report
about twenty hundreths of an inch
of rain fell. The storm was not
local one but travelled across the state
doing considerable damage in other
parts of the state.
Williston graphic., 1918-08-01
WillistOn Merchants
Go East For Stocks

Mr.. c. Joseph accompanied by Mr..
Arthur O'Dell will leave Sunday for
New York, Cleveland and Chicago to
purchase a full and complete line of
fall goods for Mr.. Joseph's new store
on East Broadway. They expect to be
1o:-:c for couple of weeks and will
return with the best possible supply
of wearing apparel for Milady. Your
attention is called to their ADVERTISE
ment which appears in this paper
which will announce the arrival of the
new goods.
Williston graphic., 1918-08-01
Farm Bureau
Secure New Members

During the past week or so the
County Farm Bureau have secured
thirty three new members which now
makes their membership one hundred
in all. The work that has been done
by the bureau for the benefit of the
Williams County farmers has induced
many to place their names on the
roll of the club. 1t is hoped that many
more of the county farmers will be.
come members in the near future as
it will be of a benefit to them as we'll
as the building up of the organization.
Williston graphic., 1918-08-01

In spite of the tremendous effort:
put. forth by the Germans to check
the relentless pressure of the allies
north of the Ourcq river, today finds
the German positions there in grave
danger. French, British and Amer;.
can troops, fighting their way for.
ward to the east of Fere-en-Tarde.
nois, have driven a wedge into the
enemy's line and seem to be in a po.
sition to compel hurried retreat
from Roncheres and St. Gemme, at
the extreme bottom of the salient be-
tween Scissors and Rheims.
The allied line today runs south
from Scissors to Grand Rozoy and
then it begins to turn to the east. 1t
passes just north of Fere-en-Tarde-
nois and continues to the apex of
the wedge at the village of Nesles,
where it turns sharply south toward
Roncheres. The allies advance in
this region seems to have placed them
in a dominating position.
All around the salient there has
been a continuous battle during the
last two days, with the Germans
launching repeated counter attacks
against the allied lines. They have
all failed and the allies have gained
important ground at various points.
Immediately south of SCISSORS and
west of Rheims the Germans lines
are strongly held, but enemy efforts
to improve his position in the latter
region have broken down.
There now seems to be little doubt
that the Germans will retreat to the
Vesle river as soon as possible, any
possibility Of making stand north
OF the Ourcq being seemingly gone.
Americans Advance
Plunging northward from Sergy
American troops have made bril-
liant and important advance in des-
perate fighting and apparently have
opened the way for further success
full operations against the Germans
in the Marne salient.
Enemy resistance of the stoutest
character was no obstacle for the
Americans and they now are on the
FereAenr Tardenois Coulonges high
way south of the forest Of Nesles.
The advance by the Americans late
Tuesday afternoon measured little
less than two miles. French troops
on the wings also moved forward
and allied pressure on the west and
east f1anks of the pocket is being
Williston graphic., 1918-08-01
Harley Ford And
Family Lose Lives

Peace River Alberta, July 25.-
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Ford and their
two daughters age two and five years
lost their lives in a fire that Destroy
ed the rooming house at. which they
were stopping at here today. This
family was we'll known here at Will
liston, Mrs. Ford being the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alderman who live
across the river in Mckenzie county.
Mrs. Ford's maiden name was Amelia
Alderman.
Williston graphic., 1918-08-01
SMOKER GIVEN TUESDAY FOR
NOAH PANGER

Tuesday evening of this week the
Williston Home Guards gave smoker
for Noah Panger who expects to leave
soon for France to take up Y. NJ. C..
A. work. The smoker was held at
the X. Of P. Hall and was attended
by nearly all of the members of the
Home Guard Company. A beautiful
and useful travelling set was pre-
sented to Mr.. Panger and number
of fine talks were given by various
members of the company.
Williston graphic., 1918-08-01
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Especial to Graphic)

Thursday, 3 p. M.-The Americans
and French have begun movements to
cut OF the Germain line which hangs
in points behind the main line Of the
German retreat. The Americans and
French are driving wedges between
the rear points Of their main line
The allied artillery is destroying the
barbed wire defense erected by the
Germans between themselves and the
allies to to hinder the allies in attack
ing them on their retreat. The Kaiser
in an address to the army says that
the vital forces (meaning the Amerl-
cans) which are streaming. across the
sea to aid their enemies are being At
tackled by the German submarines
which are certain of success.
Williston graphic., 1918-08-01
There Were Two Good Soldiers
Instead Of One in This Familx

when you write soldier taking happiness into
your hands, make him miserable cheerful Why not
follow the example Of the woman in this poem?)
SOLDIERS
(Ted Robinson in Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Her kitchen girl had and she'd all work to do
the plumbing broke and let the through:
The baby had the chicken-pox-she had to and
The doctor and she fell and spraned her knee
passing neighbor brought her homethe fred
She ate a frgd meal, and then she got her ink pen
wrapped and evening lamp
a letter to her Mana soldier down camp:
John: Your loving letter received today hope
You're WE'LL keep busy that have to NOPE
weathers cold, but beautiful and Spring way
baby's a tooth took trip down
And Johnson picked in his big
homeyou can't believe how nerhbors
are!
Baby and I've decided we will lead the simple life
And stay at quite WHILE With lots of love,
Your Wife,"
Mrs. Legion, and she's quite we'll known me-
Her husband is a soldier for his S she
Williston graphic., 1918-08-01
Noah Panger Leaves
For Y. M. C.. A. Work

Noah Panger of this city who has
been employed as assistant cashier
at the First National Bank left this
morning on No. 4 for foreign service
for the Y. M. C. A. Mr.. Panger will
go directly to New York where he
expects to embark for points in
France at once.
Mr.. Panger's many Williston
friends wish him God speed on his.
mission of mercy.
Williston graphic., 1918-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. p. Need arrived
here Thursday from Seattle and visit
ed Mrs. Needs brother Frank and
Archie Vroman here for few days
before going to the cities and Roches-
ter to visit relatives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08

of the German line at Paronne was an
awkward blow for the enemy, but as
long as the left hand hinge held on the
scissors plateau he could play for
time by pivoting around it and cling
ing to a temporary line on the heights
between the Disc and the Somme
The moment that General Mangin
Knocked down the defence of the
Ailette. however, that makeshift COM
bination became impossible, Cor the
range of hills on the Disc Somme
front was turned on the side of Chauny
and Tergnier. Then the enemy was
obliged to return Immediately to the
solution of similar problem adopted
by Won Hindenburg in the winter OF
1917--a retirement to the lf-hnlshed
canal on the front from st. Quentin to
Cambria, and the line of the Canal du
Nord, and he lost no time IN executing
his plan.
The giving up without q blow Of
such places as Ham and Chauny must
have been a bitter pill for the German
Staff. for 1t is considered unlikely that
their methodical retreat called for the
complete abandonment of these two
positions, the one of which constituted
a bridgehead on the reverse side OF the
ST. Gobain range of hills and the
other an outer defence of St Quentin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
U. s. Troops Fought
Way Through Great
Barruge to Aisne

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE VESLE FRONT. Sept. ODE
ayed).-Menaced by a salient increas-
ing in danger, the Germans to-day
began withdrawal from the Vesle
Valley to the right of the Americans.
On the west flank the Americans held
firmly, while the French cxerted sharp
pressure on the rear, but there has
developed situation considerably
different from that of the last few days
IN the region westward toward Sois-
sons.
The Germans fought more nearly in
the spirit of their traditions, but
slowly they continued to give way,
leaving little doubt that the line from
near Rheims to that now along the
Aisne would be quickly Strengthened.
The struggle is being made to the
Americans right and has placed them
in a position where they are subj ect
TO heavy entilade, especially by the
artillery. Despite desperate resist
ance, they swung thr line forward
tc its junction with the French,
where the most determined resistance
was encountered. More broken coun-
try offers better opportunities for de-
fence, and the Germans have taken
advantage of every hillside and ravine
III placing their artillery and machine
guns.
The Americans were forced to face
deadly barrage, while barriers Of
gas were raised in every ravine down
which they might advance An equally
destructive artillery response was
made by the Americans, however. and
the men, already tried in previous
engagements, advanced steadily. driv-
ing out the machine gun nests one
after another
The Germans held their positions
along a machine gun line stubhornly,
many Of them dying at their posts. but
the total mortality was not great
since only machine gunners were left
in the rear line. 1t is probable, how
ever, that the German losses were
large as a result of the counter ar
tillery fire
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
Fonck Shot Down 3
Of 4 Enemy Planes

Correspondence Of The Associated Press)
PARIS, Saturday, August 31.-A
characteristic story is told of Lieuten-
ant Fonck's exploit in bringing down
three German machines on August ID.
Although Fonck is officially credited
with sixty victories, he really has
brought down ninety enemy ma
chimes since his first, which dates from
August, 1915, fifty-seven Of the ninety
seven having fallen in flames.
The young lieutenant, on August Ia,
was at the head Of patrol some miles
within the German lines, when he saw
four enemy chaser planes advancing.
The encounter was lightninglike. After
q few shots from Fonck, the first Ger
man plane plunged to the ground in
flames, and it was soon followed by the
second machine. Fonck did not have
time to fire on the third German air
plane, but the fourth began it's fatal
tall before the .irst had reached the
ground
When Fonck landed, his comrades
who had heard the news by telephone
crowded around him to extend their
congratulations, but he showed no Ella
ton whatever
Bravo. Fonck! Three at one blow!"
came from every side.
There was silence for a moment. and
then, with certain regret Fonck re-
Piled:
mot word! There were fouri"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
FRENCH

PARIS (NIGHT). During the
course of the day the advance OF our
troops reached depth Of from seven
to eight kilometres on the Somme
front. The enemy, whose resistance
had greatly increased, was not able
to oppose our passage of tho ST.
Quentin Canal, which our troops
crossed ut Pont-de-Tugny and st.
Simon after violent engagement.
Both these places arc in our posses
sion.
To the north and south we hold the
general line from the western out
skirts of Vaux, Fluquieres, Happen
court, east OF Pont-d Tugny and St.
Simon, Avesnc, the western outskirts
Of Jussy, the railway from Ham to
Tergnier, Amigny, Rouy and Barisis.
The enemy left everywhere in our
hands very important supplies.
On the Ailette front and between
the Ailette and the Aisne there is
little change. We have advanced
north of Vauxaillon and occupied
lle-sur-Asne. We repulsed two
violent counter attacks aouth Of
Moulin Laffaux.
On the whole of this part Of the
front, as we'll as north Of the Vesle
River, the enemy reacted violently
with his artillery.
PARIS (DAO Between the Somme
and the Disc French troops continued
to make progress during the entire
night, overcoming local resistance
and forcing back the enemy rear
guards.
Advancing on both sides Of the
Somme, the French occupied Pithon,
Sommette- Eaucourt, Dury and Oh
Levy Further south the French are
holding Gugny, and have reached the
western edge of Genlis Wood.
North of the Disc French troops
are in Tergnier. They have pushed
east of this village to the railway
and canal. North Of the Ailette the
lower Forest of Coucy is entirely in
our possession. as we'll as Barisis,
which was captured in hegvy fight
ing, notwithst standing the stubborn
resistance of the enemy.
North of Quincy Bassee the French
have passed beyond the villages Of
Aulers and Bassoles- Aulers. South
of the Ailette Nanteoul-la-F osee,
Condo Fort and Condo sur Aisne are
ours,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
GERMAN

BERLIN (NIGHT On both sides
Of the Cambrai Peronne road there
were rearguard engagements in front
Of our new positions. There were
local engagements between the
Ailette and the Aisne.
BERLIN DAY) - Northwest of
Langemarck (Flanders) Bavarian
troops during local thrust took
more than 100 prisoners. South of
Ypres we repulsed several attacks
by the British.
There developed on the battle
fronts vigorous infantry engage
ments in front of our positions. Our
rearguards compelled the enemy
on the Lins ont-Longavesnes
lines to develop attacks provocative
Of heavy losses to him.
Our battle airmen successfully at
tackled enemy columns during their
crossing of the Somme near Brie and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08

supplies were brought UP by both the
Americans and the French last night,
and early to-day the Franco American
line again was advanced. The Allied
artillery Of both heavy and small cali
bres is being used to tear holes in the
enemy lines.
The new forces were brought up
along the Aisne to the west Of Fismes,
where the Germ ans are intrcnched
along the canal parallel to the river.
The big guns behind the Franco Amer
lean line were set in play upon for
nations far to the rear, while every
crossroad was subjected to a punish
ing fire.
The Franco American line continued
to close slowly but with unerring
certainty about the German left flank,
which had clung to the sector to the
west Of Rheims. Particularly deter
mined resistance was displayed by the
enemy remaining at the point Of the
angle made by the line swinging up
ward toward the aisne.
Enemy Resistance Strong
The Germans used thel' artillery late
on Friday with all possible vigor, and
their machine-gun crews defended the
retreating army point By point.
Reports brought into headquarters
ind cate that the German divisions in
TINS sector are as certainly bound for
sac Asne AS those already across that
river further to the west. but that they
are determined to exact as big price
rs possible before yielding the terri
tory which already has cost them so
much to hold
The German artillery was active
along tho river front. throwing an
enormous volume Of high explosive,
shrapnel and gas shells into the lines
mat We're constantly harassing them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
Allies Close In on Hinden-
burg Line Between Woeu-
vres and Bar;sis
Ludendorf Longing
For Rainy Weather
Enemy Has Used 101 Of
His 1919 Divisions in West
Since August 9
By Arthur S. Draper
Especial CubIe TO The Tribune)

Copyright. 1918. New York Tribune Inc)
LONDON, Sept. Tho Franco
American progress on the flank of the
Chemin des Danes and to the south
ward Is extremely encouraging, but it
should be remembered that the linden
burg line is stronger here than at any
other point, and it is a question
whether Foch would attempt frontal
attack.
nccforth, it is we'll to expect stub
born resistance on the part of the en-
envy, who has reached the line of his
own choosing and undoubtedly hopes
to hold it for some time.
Between St. Quentin and Ia Fere
the French are almost on the linden
burg line, progress being rapid after
the evacuation Of Ham and Chauny.
The next twentyfour hours should
see the British and French on the
Hindenburg line from Moeuvres to
BarisiA.
1t appears as if the Germans intend
retiring AT some points beyond the posi-
tons formerly considered part Of the
Hindenburg line.
German Guns Moved Back
Apparently the enemy is making lit
tie use of such stronghoids as Havrin-
court Wood, for Haig's troops are work
ing rapidly around and through it. The
German guns evidently have been moved
to new positions behind the great line
st. Quentin and La Fere will be
under Allied fire soon
If Foch persists in his Tactics of
pushing Ludendorff every time he
thinks he is set for rest, the coming
week should see developments even
more important than those of the past
Weather conditions continue admirable
for offensive operations. and Foch has
men end material to continue his drive
The German press shows anxiety
over the whereabouts of the Americans
and focuses its attention on the Lor-
raine front as the scene Of early deYel-
opments. Ludendorff's greatest task
still lies before him and the German
army and civilian populations appre-
ciate this.
Of his 1919 divisions in the west, four
of which are Austrian, 10I have been
employed since August 8, and twenty
nine have been thrown in twice.
Ludendorff will feel satisfied if he
can hold his present line and meet
Fochs coming blows successfully. Not
until November / will Ludendorh re-
lax. Nothing would suit him better
than rainy fall. A repetition of the
weather Of 1917 would relieve him Of
many anxieties.
Fortunately for the Allies, they are
not committed to q campaign in Elan
ders, and the weather is not such a
serious factor on the other fronts.
though a period Of bad weather handi-
caps operations in any theatre.
From the Allied point of view the
future looks very bright, because Foch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
Mime Found at Fire Island
German Explosive Engine Is.
Picked Up on Beach

BABYLON, Long Island, Sept. An
deliberately constructed mine of Ger
man type, thought to have been placed
OFT Fire Island by the submarine which
recently operated in those waters, was
found floating just off the State Park
beach at Fire Island to-day. was capt
ured by the crew of q patrol boat sta
toned at the inlet and towed to land.
Engineers who took the machine
apart said that it weighed about 200
pounds, cost probably $500 and would
nave caused great damage had any craft
come in contact with If
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08

st. Christ. On the Somme sns :,
Disc the enemy followed our va.
guards by way Of Ham and Che
and during the evening was eny...,
in fighting with them on the liz.
Aubigny and villequier Aumont
Between the Disc and the A;.,
there were lively forefeld ery..
ments.
On both sides of vauxailIon st,o..
enemy attacks were repulsed ~.
OF Vailly, on the Aisne, we A.. :.
lighting contact with the enemy,
On the heights northeast Of P;,-.
we repulsed renewed American =,
tacks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
ITALIAN

rhOME)-South of the Asiago Ma
teau, French troops, after a sho,,
and violent artillery fire, yesterday
morning raided enemy positions m
Sisemol, inflicting very heavy losse,
on the garrison and destroying III.
defence works. They returned with
forty seven prisoners.
In the Concei and Astico valley,
enemy patrols were driven back br
our outposts. In the Frenzela VALLEY
our accommodating parties captured
arms and materisl. In the Cram,
region the enemy's assault detach-
ments attempted three times to At.
tack our lines on Solarola. Thew
we're repulsed and punished by our
artillery fire.