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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
RETHEL OCCUPIED ny
FRENCH FORCES


PARIS. November G.-Thc operations
DS the French to-day netted one OF
the greatest advances yet made. meas
uring more than six miles ut various
points; The important towns OF Ver-
WINS, Montcornet and Rethcl were oc-
cupied. and progress was made far, be-
yond these places. the War Office an
nounccS Tonight
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
Incrcnses Rates ON Cotton seed.
tBy Associated PraSs

WASHINGTON. November e..-Tbe
Interstate Com I'M cree Commission
granted authority to-day TO seVerai
Grating in tho State of Georgia. to in.
crease rates on cotton seed Getweer
points In Georgia. The new rates vii
serve to place these lines on an enuaIity =
with charges made by CARRIERS untleI
Federal control. '
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
PRISONERS TORTURED
REPORTS brought Out ar Bu,gnrio
Indicate Great CrucItics Were
Common.
lBy Associatcd Press.

ATHENS. November 6.-British pris-
onerS returning from bulgaria say that
terrible torturrS were practiced by the
Bulgarian soldiers upon prisoners
some OF whom have been driven insane
Serbian and Roumnnian prisoners were
badly mistreatcd. and in one instance
Grech was hung mp by the feet and
burned. Many narrowing reports are
time Inside the bulgarian lines,
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NEGOTIATE FOR WITHDRAWAL.
OF HUNS FROM MACEDOSI.

AMSTERDAM. November G.-Germau
Newspapers received here say that ne
gotlattons arc pending for the with
drawal of Field Marshal Mackensen's
German army from Roumania
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
RELATIONS DROkEN BETWEEN
GERMNNN AND HI,SSII

SIOCkitOLM (via London), Noysm.
ber G.-Dip!omatic relations bstwns,,
tussia aud Germany have been broke.,
,t ,r, IL reliably reported here late to-day
~, ihe ksussian ambassador to Germany.
Nj. Joffre, has left Berlin. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
INCREASE ARM CAMPS
War Department Authorizes Expcndi.
ture OF SI,5O:.27I for Additional
EquIpment.
my Associated Press. !

WASHINGTON, November G.---The
War department to-day authorized the
construction division to proceed with
Bragg. North Carolina; Camp Sher-
man, Ohio: Camp Knox. Kentucky. and
Camp Hoiabird, Maryland
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
PART Of SEDAN
REPORTED on FIRE

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY on,
~ SEDAN FRONT. November i l9:Ij
T.. M.).-Rcports from the center OF
inc American line are TO the effect that
me town OF Mouzon Is on fre ana thnt
part OF Sedan is burning
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
Output Exceed. Losse.

LONDON. November 6.-Thc Ad-
mtrnity announced that the output OF
world tonnage in the last quarter OK
ceeded the losses from all causes 10y
nearly 100000 gross tons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
The Times-Niannt.h

is q city-widc and Statewide produce
tive advertising medium for both dis.
play and classified advertisers Phone
Randolph for information
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07

The division fighting in the center
captured to-day twenty-three IT'S, 200
machine guns, fifteen trench mortars
-eo.OoO rounds of ammunition and much
other material - ~~Ntis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
wnnt Ads In The rimen-I,f.nnt.h

5In uitneu StTaight at the person you
ocslfe 10 REACH because they are prop.
~ aiphabet'cal order under The right
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
GERMAN ARMY IN
CRITICAL POSITION

To the west Of the American see.
TORS The Germans, near Bethel. areI
hold ing bridgehead to protect thei-
retiring armies east and west. In doing
SO. however. they are forming n dan
gerous salient. in which capture is
likely should the French break through.
Numerous additional crossings of the
AiSne have been made by the French
man army is n critical one
The American consul and seven Brit
iSh war prisoners have been killed by
the bombardment OF Charlero south
west of Namur, in belgium. according
stcrdam
The name OF the consul Is given as
EuGen Davens.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07

DURING CONNALEsCENCE FROM
INFLUENZA =
and pneumonia take Imperial Granum
ROOD. Nourishtny. Strengthening, De.
licious, with no sickish sweetness. ANY
drugglst-35 cents.--AdN... d -. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
house FIRMLY IN THE
HANDS Or REPUBLICANS

With the House firmly in the hands
3li the Republicans control OF the Sen
Ute is more important than ever TO
HE Democratic administration. II the
administration can retain control Of
the Senate IL can in large measure
,heck the activities OF a Republican
House. II is doubly important 10 the
tlational administration because OF the
part which the Constitution assigns TO
fhe Senate in the ratification OF the
,cacc3 treaties which Will end the world
wary
In the Senate reposes the preroEa.
i've OF ratifyinG any treaties which
me President may make.
Republicans made one OF their cam
/ hat Republican Senate should be
3.lected TO participate in the work Of
making peace. The Democratic admin
stration. on the other hand. contends
! nat the negotiations OF treaties is
wholly the function OF the executive
ranch and that the Scnatcs part IS to
3 "a tify them.
With the senatorial returns still!
n!ssing from Michigan, Idaho and New
Republicans had lost onc-that of
senator Weeks, Of Massachuse,ts-
1 1Shile the Democrats had lost six. The
senators who Will be retired are Sha-
5roth. or Colorado: Salisbury. OF Della
ware: Lewis Of illinois,: Thompson. of
Kansas. Wiley, OF Missouri. and IIol-
Reports reaching the capital from
few York to- night indicate the cleo
ion OF Alfred +. Smith for Governor.
: rhc latest returns. with only fifty-one
districts missing. give Smith 9S1.o4o
otes against Whitman's total Of 97l,-
l 'S. plurality of 1865 for smith.
is, OF New Hampshire.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
ENTENTE FORCES
MAKE PROGRESS
At EVERY POINT
British Capture Several I'M
pOrtant Towns East of
Scheldt Canal.
SEDAN ALMOST REACHED
BY AMERICAN SOLDIERS
Germans Near Rethel in Danger
of Capture by the
French.
CONSUL KILLED AT CHARLERo1
Pctain's Men Advance Six Miles OH
Various Portions Of
Front.
CONSUL KILLED AT cHARLERo1
Pctain's Men Advance six Miles OH
Various Portions Of
Front.
lRy Associated prass


In France and Flanders the cnemv
forces arc being given no rest Along
the whole battle line in France. the
British. French and American troops
have made further material gains ana
reclaimed numerous towns and viii
laSes. Thousands more of Germans
haze been taken prisoner on all the
sectors under attack. Generally tho
enemy forces are in slow retreat. but
nevertheless. at somo points they arc
Offering sharp resistance. particularly
against the Americans in the Meuse
River region and the French in the
old Argonne sector.
The latest gains of the British ON
the western side of the battle front
nave bcen productive Of the capture OF II
several towns OF great Importance. tho
Eaining or more territory east of the
Schcldt Canal where tho Canadians
arc on the attack. ar.l in the taking
OF several railway functions OF high
strategic value. fs
Along the Meuse the Americans con-s,
tiuue steadily to push forward, and {;lt.,
ihst accountS wern .altrtsst sgt the gates
OF Sedan, Nominating point on the
German line OF communication to the
east. Both east and west of the rivei.
the Germans have materially Stffrsncd
their resistance against tho men from
overseas, using large numbers of ma
chine guns and gas In great quantities
in an endeavor TO impede their prog
ress.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
REPUBLICANS WIN
| CONTROL OF HOUSE
BY SIXTEEN | VOTES
fAttention of Country Now
Centered on Results i'm
Three States.
THESE WILL DETERMINE
MAJORITY IN SENATE
Official Count May Be Neces-
sary to Select Winner
in Michigan.
|SPEAKER CLARK RETURNED
Official Figures Late in New Mexico,
Not Single County Report
\ Ing Completed Counts.
THESE WILL DETERMINE
MAJORITY IN SENATE
SPEAKER CLARK RETURNED

| WASHINGTON. November G.--Nith
3,ontrol OF the House Of Rcprcsenta-
|uves placed IN the nands OF the Re-
Ipublicans b. majority OF sixteen and
probably more. the attention of the
country tonight was centercd on con-
Tests In three States--MichiGan Idaho
land New MeXico-which will decide
|.hether tho Democrats shall lose con-
|trol Of the Senate as we'll. ~ midnight
returns from five congressional dis
|tFicts were missing-in Montana. New
Mexico and South Dakota
Withou, them. however. The Rcpubli-
ans have won %; seats in the House
sixteen more than the olS votes
necessary for a majority.
The Democrats. on the face OF those
Feturns had l9J seats, and II the five
|nissinS districts We're TO be conceded
o them. they still would lack eighteen
otcs OF the number necessary to con-
rol the House.
To-nights returns show plainly that
speaker Clark, instead OF being. de-
ast night. has been reelected BY "a
|,ubstantial majority.
The contests which Hill decide the
|olitical complexion of the Senate were
|'ery close. As the Senate stands with
ut decision in these contests. there
Ire forty-siN Democrats ard forty
|'cven Republicans.
In Michigan the race between Henry
Ford and Truman ". Ncwberry was SO
lose tina, II was said an official count
might be required TO decide the win
her. Both parties We're claiming the
|eat.
In New Mexico. where Republicans
lure claiming the election OF Senator
Fall by a majority OF 1900 a. least,
got single county had reported COM
IDletc returns.
In Idaho. where $4,000 votes ovt Of
I'm estimated total of 5000 had been
|.ounted. Senator Nugent. tho Demo
|.ratic candidate for rc-clec tion, was
leading Frank X. Gooding. the Republi-
Ian candidate. by n iit'le more than
g.. ;N
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-04

house to speak to f. C. Kemp of Malletts
Bay, who was driving past, when an au-
tomobile containing Edward Murray and
Isaac lombard. both of Milton, and both
said TO have been in an advanced stage
Of intoxication, came up the street and
struck the Kemp wagon, after trying
vainly to steer out Of the way Of the
team. The auto struck Mr. Adams and
threw him over against the mud guard
and then dragged him 62 feet up the
street. Neighbors hurried to the man
and carried him into the house, after
which he was taken to the hospital, the
causes OF the accident speeding along on
their way home They were oyertaken,
however, brought back and landed in
Jail A quart of gin was found on Muir
ray after his arrest,
Mr. Adams was so years of age and
was born in Middlebury. He had resided
in Winoosk about Il years. Twenty.
nine years ago he married Miss Mary
Mathew, also Of Middlebury, who sur
wives him, with one son, Charles Adams,
IT., and two daughters, Miss Anna and
Miss Lillian Adams, all of Wiuooski
Mr.. Adams was employed as teamster
for the village and was a hard working
man. He was member of the st.
Stephens church, the Holy Name soei-
ETY. and the Loyal Order OF Moose,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-04
WILLI4MSTOWN

The ladies' aid Of the NJ. T. church will
hold social with their president ON
Thursday next, Nov. Z. As this is the
first social for some time, let every
body turn out. Dinner will be served
shortly after noon
Miss Gladys Smith, who has been the
guest of Mrs. L, Nj, jackson for a few
weeks, has returned TO her home in Nor
ristown
The library will be open next Wednes
day and it Is desired that all books out
be returned on that day. There win be
no fines imposed on account CT books
kept out overtime.
Richard Martin returned to Bakers
field last Saturday to be present at the
reopening of Brigham academy.
Mrs. Clarence Bailey entertained yes
terday her brother, Arthur Smith, OF
East Randolph, together with his wife
and two children,
Frank Ashline and family are moving
into the 0. A, Blanchard house on South
Main street.
Mrs. Carroll Of Barre, who had been
at the McAlister store for few days
with a stock Of millinery, returned last
Friday evening to her store in Barre, her
business stay in town having been both
pleasant and profitable
William II. Lougee, after having been
employed in Barre for some four years
past, has finished his engagement there
and will be in town this winter at work
for the William B. Jones Granite com
pany.
Minor repairs have been made the past
week on the schoolhouse in several dis.
tricts, among these being the southshill
Red Westinghouse, Baptist street, Clog
ston and Lynde schools.
George Lavine and son. William, who
have been at work in Springfield most
of this summer, are in town for stay
of week or ten days and are engaged
to do some work in the line of laying
chimneys and plasteringa
Hiram S. Drury of rural route No 3
went to Woodstock, N. H., last Saturday
to get his wife, who has been with rela.
tives there for a little time past,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-04
Talk OF THE TOWN

See Abbott's line of furs and fur coats.
Special values in Munsing underwear
at Abbott's.
Miss Evelyn Mathieson of Hill street
left the city Saturday night for Lowell,
Mass, where she has enrolled in bust
ness college.
The ladies of Clan Gordon will hold a
regular meeting Tuesday, Nov 5, at 7;l5
.p. m. Assessments 30 and 81 now due.
Those who have not paid same please no
tice
Word has been received in the city that
Robert Cordiner former Barre boy and
Spaulding graduate, now in service in
France, has been promoted to second lieu
tenant.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. s. Morse of East
street returned Saturday from a stay of
several weeks in Brandon, and the former
has resumed his duties in the faculty at
Spaulding high school
Congregational Philatheas, Attention
The monthly business meeting and social
will be held at the home of Mrs. G. H.
White on Richardson street Tuesday
evening. Very important business is to
come before the class and it is urged that
as many as possible attend.
Sgt John Hale, who is one of the in
structors in the mechanics camp at the
state university, returned to Burlington
to-day, after passing the week end at his
home on Hale street. Sgt. Louis Frat.
TIM, an instructor in the students army
training corps at Norwich university,
was visitor at his home on Foss street
Saturday and Sunday.
The Barre branch Of the Red Cross has
received yarn for about so sweaters,
which must be turned in by December 10
so that they can be shipped the 18th.
Any willing to assist in the knitting of
these sweaters are asked to call at the
Red Cross rooms for the yarn on Mon
days, Wednesdays or Fridays, as long as
the wool lasts. Knitters have been hav-
ing an enforced rest because of lack of
yarn and there is now an opportunity for
50 persons to do their bit again.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-04
BOY BEHEADED.
Both Arms and Both Legs Also Severe
When He Fell Beneath Train.

Rutland, Nov, flames Rounds, nine
years old, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
II. Rounds. OF Rutland, Friday morning
fell beneath the wheels Of a yard switch
engine on the Rutland railroad premises
and his head, both arms and both limbs
were severed from the trunk Of his body
James, with Richard Patnod and Hen
ry Cleary, was playing around the
grounds and, it is reported, the lad at.
tempted to jump onto a moving engine
slipped, and fell and was crushed under
the mass Of iron.
The boys comrades ran to nearby
creamery and telephoned for doctor
An ambulance was called and the body
was taken to the J. B. Stearns under,
taking parlors. Later they were re-
moved TO the boys home,
The father is employed in the Rut'
land railroad shops.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-04

superintendent in each county having
charge of the work and under them are
each of the district superintendent, and
under them teacher in each town for
local work.
This campaign is not so much for the
purpose Of raising money as it is an ed
vocational feature. II is an earn and give
campaign, giving our boys the lesson in
personal sacrifice and patriotism.
Every boy between the ages of II and
20, whether he is in school or out of
school, viii be given the opportunity to
join the victory boys movement and ev-
cry parent, war worker, church or chart
ty organization, should get behind this
splendid work to give it boost, and no
individual or organization should stand
in the way Of giving every last boy an
opportunity for service.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-04
VICTORY BOYS CAMPAIGN.
Supt W. B. Lance, County Director, Back
from Conference.

Superintendent w b, Lance, county
director Of the victory boys campaign to
assist in raising money for the united
war work campaign, has just returned
from state meeting at st. Johnsbury,
where all the county workers were called
10 get instructions for organization.
The organization is composed entirely
of school workers. R. G. Reynolds of
Lyndonville is the state manager and
under him the superintendent and
teacher force of the state There is a
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-04
FATALLY INJURED BY AUTO.
Charles Adams, Winooski, Struck BY Car
Containing Alleged Intoxicated Men

Burlington, Nov. 4.-Charles A. Adams
of Wnoosk died at the Fanny Allen
hospital Friday night as the result of an
automobile accident which happened two
hours before directly in front Of his
home.
Mr.. Adams had come out from his
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-04

Mrs. W. c. Graves and baby girl came
to their home here on Friday from Ran
dolph Center, where Mrs. Graves has
been with her parents for some weeks.
Walter Drew Of Warren, who is well
known here, passed away Friday night,
after severe lines following influenza
The sympathy Of this community GER
tainly goes out to Mrs. Drew, who is left
with six little people TO care for.
Blanche McAllister was not as well on
Saturday and Sunday, although she was
around the house on Friday.
Moses DeCell is confined TO the house
The new Red Cross grey sweater yarn
has come and there is an urgent call for
sweaters for the boys. Our quota is
50-wanted by Dec ~. VIII all who are
willing TO help apply for the wool and
directions TO Mrs. Kirknesa, at the
Methodist parsonage
N. ID. Phelps OF Barre was at b. ID.
Bisbee's on Sunday.
Stanley Buzzell, the Moretown R. r.
D. carrier, made the Waitsfeld route on
Saturday. while the substitute at More
town made the trip there.
Ernest Grifiith's family have moved
! from the J. A. Smith tenement to Moses
Longs house on the common.
Miss Catherine Gabree and Miss Flor
ence ZuiIl were in Montpelier Saturday
Mrs, Guy Hunt, accompanied by her
mother Mrs. Ruth Hawkins, goes to
their, old home in Granville, N. ", on
Tuesday. Mrs. Hawkins leaves for Flor.
ida on the 18th Of this month.
Clarence Belts of Huntington is NOV
ing back 20 town.
Sergeant Ralph F. BuzEell has written
from somewhere in France telling Of a
pleasant trip across, and the best of
| health.
Clyde Jones and A. E. Farr were in
Waterbury Saturday.
Mrs. Clayton Richardson is very sick
with indigestion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-04
ORANGE

Z. l.. Sanborn, chairman of the Liberty
loan committee Of this town, reports
that Oranges subscriptions amounted to
Sl2, $50 in the recent drive.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-04
WAITSFIELD
Many Town Officers III with Flu" Ban
Not Lifted Here.

Freeman's meeting this year at Waits
field viii be more or less of a problem.
At this writing her town clerk, assist
ant clerk, first selectman, second select
man, second constable and at least one
ballot clerk are sick with the prevail
ing distemper. These will be unable to
serve in their usual capacities and by
Tuesday others may be incapacitated.
II has been decided, in consultation with
the secretary of state to, arrange with
all possible caution in regard to this
meeting Although the state quarantine
il removed, locally ii is not and it has
been thought best to protect the non
sufferers from possible exposure and
at the same time conduct the meeting
SO as TO encourage every man to come
and vote that is at all able to do 80. To
this end but one man will be allowed
in the hall at once. II il urged that
each and ali show their patriotism TO
the last degree by cooperating at this
critical time
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05
Commissioners Sale.

PURSUANT, To decree Of the Super.
ior Court Of Richmond County, made at
the September term 1918 of said court, in
an action wherein Jim Little was the
Plaintiff and H. R. Walden was the de-
fendant | will, by the authority vested
in me by-said decree, on the 18th day
Of December, 1918, at the Court House
door in Rockingham, Richmond County,
North Carolina, at Il noon, expose for
sale for cash, to the highest bidder, the
following real estate, viz:
A certain lot OF parcel Of land in the
town Of Rockingham, and described as
follows, viz: Beginning al a stake in the
Southern edge Of Falling Creek street. and
runs in a Southern direction at right
angles from said street, 242 feet to the
run Of Falling Creek; thence up the var
ious courses Of said creek about East so
feet; thence about North and parallel
with the first line and SO feet East Of the
same to the said Falling Creek street,
being about 242 feet; thence about West
with said Falling Creek street so feet to
the beginning
Sale subject to confirmation Of the
Court, being the Jim Little lot in East
Rockingham,
| November 18th. 1915.
| D. ]. CASHWELL,
Commissioner
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05
Notice.

Having this day qualified as Admins
traitor of the estate Of Margaret A. Cole,
notice is hereby given to all persons hold
ing elaine against said estate to present
the same to the undersigned on or before
Nov. 4th 1919. Otherwise this notice will
be pleaded in bar of theirpayment. Those
indebted to said estate are notified to
make Immediate payment Of such in
debtedness.
This Nov. 9TH. 1918.
Sc. Cole, Adm.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05
Administrators Notice!
North Carolina
Richmond County

Having qualified as Administrator of
the estate of Charlie A. Porter, deceased
late of Richmond County, this is to notify
all persons having claims against the es-
tate of said deceased, to exhibit them to
the undersigned at Rockingham, N. c. on
or before the goth day of December, 1919,
or this notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate, will
please make immediate payment.
This the 10Th day of November, 1918.
]. c. Stubs, Administrator of
c. A. Porter, deceased.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05
Commiss or ers' Sale of Land.


Under and by virtue of an order Of the
Superior Court If Richmond county,
North Carolina, made in that certain
special Proceedings, entitled "A. A. Cow.
ington, d. b. n. of M. C. Covington, de-
ceased. VS.. Al Covington ct. al. heirs
at law" the undersigned Commissioner
will offer for sale to highest bidder, for
cash, at the court house door in the town
of Rockingham, North Carolina, at IL
O'Clock m, on Monday December 10th,
1918 that certain lot or Parcel Of land,
situate,slyins and being in Rockingham
township, Richmond county North Caro-
lima, and more particulardescribed as fol-
lows: ti4. s'.~rftr+ tf
Beginning at r. L. Nichols corner of
his old A. Al. Covington tract, and runs as
his line N. % 1s2 w. 45.50 chains to his
corner in Davis creek; thence up said
creek ESQ chains to the original corner
thence S. 48 E.8 chains to the original
corner in branch; thence up said
branch $50 chains; thence S. 81 IA E.
32.7S chains to corner in the original
line, stake; thence as said line S. % E.
1850 chains to the beginning, containing
80 acres. AZ sFs Nh
Sale subject to confirmation by the
! Court. til
This 10th day Of November, 1918.
/, w. S. THOMAS,
/ Commissioner.