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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Americans Gain Local
Success in Verdun Sector

With the American army north
vast of Nerdun. Oct. 7-(By The
Associa ted Press).-The Americans
achieved another important though
local success today by forcing the
Germans out Of Chatel Chehry. north
west of Apremont. Pushing forward
ance Of the enemy and settled them
selves on the commanding heights
west OF the river Alike.
Nothing of importance occurred on
the other portions OF the American
front throughout TODAY.
The troops in the center OF the at
tack met the first obstacle 10 minutes
after starting in the shape OF Ger
man trenches. The Americans del
uged them with hand grenades car
ryng the entertainments. They reach
ed their first objective in record time
and entered Chatel Chehry at $40
o'clock with only slight resistance.
An attack on Hill PA. where the Ger
gun at once and there was desperate
fighting as the Americans stormed
the heights.
In the meantime other infantry de-
tachments filtered through in single
file into ABIDE wood and helped to
carry Hill 244, which was taken be-
fore noon. The troops reached the
north side Of the hill by o'clock in
the afternoon while others advancing
over the Chenetondu ridge reached
and passed La Viergette.
The enemy retired before :his ad-
vance and the victory was complete
Mt 8 o'clock. The lines at Chatel
Cherry were strongly consolidated
and patrols began accommodating
ahead. meeting with little opposition.
The German artillery fire on the right
grown quieter than on any Irevi-
GUS day. The extreme right. which
has been bombarded from some
change in its direction to further
north. Great northern. and northeast
ern movements Of artillery have been
noted above Cunel.
The machine gun fire likewise
notably decreased on the center cast
Of the American line. This was es-
pecially true Of Cunel wods which has
been a veritable hive Of machine guns
but these wer quiet today.
The Germans delivered local at
tack in Champagne at daylight east
Of st. Etienne. They received 4
counter thrust at the hands OF the
Americans which those who lived to
tell the tale will long remember.
The Americans had advance infor-
nation of pending German attack
and they more than met the Germans
half way. When the German artil-
lery opened the Americans were
ready and sent into the new line FIVE
or more shells for every German pro-
jectile hurled at them. Among the
prisoners taken were II bewildered
pioneers from the Rheims sector, who
were serving as infantrymen for the
first time. AS the German artillery
opened along the line from st.
Etienne to Orfeul several companies
Of German infantry started filtering
through the shaggy patches Of pine
woods. Most Of them were seasoned
troops. The French and American
artillery however. was so effective
that their veterans were thrown into
confusion. Many Of them were killed.
The seventeen pioneers were cut OF
from the other Germans by Amer
lean machine gun fire and made rris-
oner. Six Of them were wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
WATERVILLE IS
READY FOR DRIVE

The drive for the Liberty Loan in
Waterville starts Tuesday morning.
One hundred solicitors will canvass
the town besides the solicitors who
are working in the various manufac-
turing plants in the city. 1t is ex-
pected that the entire allotment for
Waterville. which liz $4,000, will be
secured before the ned OF the week.
Let everyone be ready to meet the
solicitors when they call upon them
and be prepared to state definitely
what they pledge, is the advice CIV
en- from headquarters. 1t will be
necessary for everyone to make an
effort to purchase as large an amount
Of bonds as they possibly can.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
ALLIED TROOPS REACH
NORTH BANK OF SUIPPE

Berlin, Oct. 7.-tVia London) Allied
troops have reached the north bank Of
the Suippe in Champagne. according to
today's statement from the German war
office, which adds that at isolated points
the Allies have maintained their gains
north of the river
Between the Argonne Forest and the
river Mouse, the statement says. the
Americans continued their violent at
tacks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
sOdd Fellow Convention
sHas Been Postponed

! Dr H. J Toward. grand master Of tic
sGrand Lodge OF odd Fellows of Maine
smade the announcement Monday eve
!. ming that the meeting of the Grand
Lodge OF Odd Fellows which was SEIZED
uied 10 be held In Portland Oct. Is had
sbeen postponed to Nov. l3. The RebekaA
70 ssembly of Maine has been postpone
from oct Is to Nov. Il. This will be In
Steresting news to Odd Fellows and Re-
sbekahs all over the state as. there has
been much speculation as to the pos
sible change in the dates. The reason
! for the postponement is the prevailing
] epidemic throughout the State, and II is
hoped that at the future dates the con-
ditions will be such that the meetings
may he held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
u. S. BALLOON CORPS
SIZE TO BE TREBLED

Washington. Oct. THE balloon
corps OF the American Army is to be
trebled in size Immediately to meet
increasing demands from the froces
In France for balloon crews. The
War Department announced today
that the air service had been az
thorized to induct men Of draft age
and transfer officers from other
bra pches SO as to add 1900 officer
and 2hIe0o men to the present cosps
Of about 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Hospitals Crowded
CONTINUED from Page ons)

reported today in this city. Fifty-eight
deaths have been reported in the state
since yesterday. Mayor Gamer was ask
ed by a committee of churchmen today
to close saloons and soda dispensaries
and has called a meeting Of the board
of aldermen :er tonight to act on he
petition. The weekday Billy Sunday
meetings have been called OF during
the remaining focr weeks Of his time
here. Schools and atres were closed
rioe court hare been postponed for one
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
,WINSLOW GOES
,OVER THE TOP

The allotment for winslow int he
purchase Of bonds in the Fourth
Liberty Loan campaign was $1,000
and on Monday It was reported that
winslow had gone over the top
by subscribing over $50. 900 Tor bonds.
Much credit 10 due the efiicinet SOL
icitors who carried out their work
with speed. and the ready response
Of the Winslow citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Encouraging Report Newport, r. i

Newport. L. l., Oct. ELEVEN new
cases of Spanish influenza and four
deaths among the sailors of the second
naval district and only few new cases
and two deaths among the civilian pop
ulation here during the past - hours
was the enco uraging report given GU,
tonight. Although the pidemic is on the
downward grade. the naval authorities
decided as measure Of precaution TO
post armed guards at the exits Of this
city and at the stone bridge connecting
the island Of Rhode Island with the
mainland. No raval man will be allowed
to leave unless he has a pass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
McADOO ASKS PEOPLE
TO GUARD AGAINST
FAILURE OF 4TH LOAN

Washington, Oct. I'm an appeal
TO the people not to let victories on
the battlefield and peace ovcrturea
from the enemy interfere with the
FOURTH, Liberty Loan, Secretary Nc
Adoo said today:
"Onr boys in the trenches are not
going to stop fighting because the
enemy is on the run. Now IS the
time to fight harder and keep moving
until the victory is cliEched."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
cox VOTE IN MASS.
PRIMARIES BIGGER
THAN WAS INDICATED

Boston, Oct. THE official figures
OF the vote at~the recent state pri.
maries gives Claiming II. Cox. Re.
publican candidate for the noinina.
ton for lieutenant governor. 4 vote
OF '5s.4S1 instead OF 53.9Sl. as an.
nounced Saturday. A clerical error
m reporting the official figures was
discovered when comparison vas
made with the returns tabulated bf
the press election night. These gave
Cox $3.50. The other figures were
practically the same as those an
nounoed by the press. the official
count taking off six votes from tiT
plurality given Richard n. Long. the
Democratic candidate for governor
by the press canvass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08

Portland. Ne. Oct. 7.-seventy.on
Maine towns had exceeded their auc.s
for the Liberty Loan tonight. according
to reports received at State headauar.
tiers. Sixteen towns reported going over
the top today, including Thomaston,
Camden and Old Orchard. The total
subscriptions up to this morning was
ss.sls.oo and those received during the
day will bring the State well over 50 Der
cent. Of it's quota OF 5000 900. The re.
ports received during the day were the
most encouraging since the drive star,a
ed. said State Director Harry A. Rounds
tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
BINGHAM

Because OF the prevailing epidemic
the churches and schools are closed
until further notice.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Whitney have
been at Pleasant Pond during the
past week. Miss Christine Baker
passed last week there as the guest Of
Mrs. Marta Savage.
Miss Florence Boynton has been at
her home in Concord, her school here
being closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
DENTAL CORPS CAPT.
COMMITS SUICIDE

Aver. Mass. Oct. The suicide OF
Captain Walter Gandage, Of the
Dental Corps, was reported to the
Camp Devens authorities today.
Captain Gandage's body was found
hanging by halter in a stable on
the Peabody estate in Littleton.
where he had passed the weekend
with his wife. He was recently
transferred from the Depot Brigade
to the 13rd Infantry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
First Z Days Yields
$1,32S,716,950 Sale Of
Bonds for Whole Country

Washington. Oct. 1.-Seven days Of 20.
licitation for the Fourth Liberty oa,
have yielded N.a2s.1ls.s50 and only !,
working days remain in which to rails.
the balance o. the six billion Repor,,
compiled tonight by the treasury cover.
ing receipts Up TO las, Saturday nigh,
showed that y per cent. of the loan Ia,
been subscribed and backed up BY i,.
tiai payments. This did not take ir,o
consideration rather large aggregate.
gathered yesterday in many cities hv
house-to-house- canvass.
Apprehension that peace news from
abroad might cause relaxation Of etfor,
by workers and subscribers becsms
more distinct in the capital today on "a,
ceipt Of reports from communitle,
throughout tie country that individuals
and business firms were inclined to post.
pone making their subscriptions Until
late in the campaign. meanwhile watch.
ing the progress of the Central Powers.
peace offensive. Secretary McAdoo is.
sued statement saying that Now !,
the time above all others rot to rela,
but to intensity efforts" 1t was report.
ed that this statement had been su:.
gested by President Wilson, who is 70.
ported as feeling deeply that the Fourth
Loan should be generously subscribed
both for the actual needs OF the govern.
ment and for the moral support which
this would give the United States in tn.
present situation. Inroads Of the insu.
enza epidemic on campaign plans wers
reported more serious today. In scores
Of cities and small towns a large par, O.
the canvassing forces were forced 10
keep to their homes. An unoficial re-.
port from ST. Louis tonight said that IL.
was believed more than half the dis.
trict's quota had been subscribed. ON.
cialIy St Louis il first. Minneapolis sec.
ond and Boston third. New York ID.
ninth.
The southern counties Of Indiana ar.
leading all other state divisions IN the
st. Louis district with a record Of y
per cent. Of their quota subscribed.
Arkansas IL second with 81 per cent,
and Kentucky. by virtue Of jumping Is
per cent. in two days on returns from
Louisville, which has subscribed three.
fourths Of It's allotment, 10 third with
% per cent.
Hawaii IL leading all divisions Of TIE
San Francisco division with subscrip.
tons Of 34.S0o. 1910 per cent. q IT,
quota. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
BERLIN CROWDS
CRAZED OVER
PEACE THOUGHT

Amsterdam. Oct. !-(By the Asso-
ciated Press)-Excited crowds in the
streets Of Berlin yesterday evening
tore a special edition of the news
papers containing the speech of
Prince Macmillan the new chancel-
Tor, from the hands Of the news deal
ers.
Everywhere shouts of Peace has
come" Peace at last, were heard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Katherine Tozier.


The people of Scion were greatly
saddened to learn of the death of
Katherine Tozier. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Warren Tozier. She was
about IL years Of age and died Of the
prevailing distemper. Beside the
parents there are two surviving
brothers, Lural and Virgil Tozier.
Funeral services were held Friday.
Miss Emma Mahoney has been At
home from Pennington for a few
days.
Friends in this section will regret
to learn OF the death OF Mrs. Allan
Corson. formerly Nellie Rowell
daughter Of the late Abel and Alneda
Burns Roweli who formerly lived in
the southern part Of the town. Mrs.
Cofson went west about 81 years
ago. Several children survive as
well as one brother, Bert Rowell and
sister. Mrs. Caroline Brantingham.
the latter rcEident Of New York.
Keno Tozier has bean at home from
Oakland during the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Tobacco Firms Indicted
On Charge of Violating
Antitrust and Tariff Laws

New York. Oct Federal indict-
ments charging violation Of the Sher-
man antitrust and Wilson tariff laws
were returned heer today against the
Sumatra Purchasing Corporation, the
Sumatra Tobacco Import Corpora
ton, the American Cigar Company,
the General Cigar Company, Inc. and
H. Duys Geo, Inc, and IA individ-
ual defendants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Liberty Loan Telegram

"a telegram was received Monday
Pom the State committee OK the
Fourth Liberty Loan with head
eiarters in Portland by II. l.. En-
r.. chairman Of the Fourth Liberty
eoan committee In Waterville that
so Government Ia ~ the opinion
bat tire present peace proposals are
made with the object in view of in
frfering with the sale Of Liberty
bonds. No one should he deceived
81 this camnunago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Abatinp in New York

New York, Oct. "A decrease of
ASS in the number of Spanish infiu-
enza cases reported for the "a hours
ending at 10 A. NJ. today as compar-
ed with previous similar period, was
announced today by DR.. Royal 8.
Copeland, health commissioner. He
declared that the abatement cf the
local epidemic was due ito the will
ingness of New Workers to oe edu-
Gated where their health is concern
ed" The number Of new cases to-
tailed 1855 20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Increasing at PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia. Oct 7.-lnfluenza in
,crea sed here today. During the IS hours
ending at noon 556l new cases were re-
ported with more than 600 deaths from
influenza and pneumonia. 1t is estimat-
ed by the city Authorities that there
have been I75. 10 cases since the ep:dem-
lie began. Conditions are growing worse
in the anthracite coal region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Precautions at Capital

Washington, Oct. 7.-Because Of the
influenza. all galleries Of Congress
except the press galleries were clos
ed today. and visitors except law
yers. were barred from the supreme
court. Even the Presidents galleries
in the House and the Senate were
closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
WILTON

The 75-horsepower boiler has arrived
for the upper wooden mill. Albert Pack
ard is doing the mason work
Gerald Howard, farmer of Wilton
died suddenly Monday morning OF pneu-
monia. having been sick about week.
Mr.. Howard was a young man and
leaves a wife and three children. He
had within a few weeks bought the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Oane.Prati

Charles II. Dane a local wood
worker and Mrs. Mae Pratt, a dress
maker, We're married Saturday ev-
ening al he brides home on North
avenue by Rev. Charles Fl. Neil
hiney of the Island avenue Congre-
gational church. 1t was very
quiet affair. the witnesses of the
ceremony being Mr.. and Mrs. w. L.
Hill. A wedding lunch followed
Mrs. Dane is the daughter Of the late
George Fletcher and is a native OF
New Portland, although for a long
time Skowhegan has been her home.
Mr.. Dane Is the son of the late j.
Henry Dane and was born in this
town. The couple are to make
their home on North avenue. where
the bride has for some time resided.
Judge Brazzeil Of the Western Somer.
set municipal court was in town durin.
the day Monday 10 conduct the regular
session. 1t was a quiet day, several en-
tries being the only matters OF .mp,rt-
ance attended to.
Mrs. Woodman Dawes Is very critical
ly Ill at her home on Summer street.
Miss Orlinda Weston has been inform
ed OF the critical illness in Boston OF
Mrs. Clarence +. Weston, the wife OF
her brother
Miss Ruth Robinson Of winsiow is At
the home OF her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. p. B. Cole. Ill with tonsilitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Charles Goodrich

Charles Goodrich passed away Monday
morning at the home Of Mr.. aad Mrs.
Arthur Williams in the Bush School
house section Of the town as tn result
OK malay affecting his heart. His age
was IS years. The funeral will be ,eld
Tuesday from the East Ridge church
in Cornville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
GOVERNMENT TO ASK
POSTPONEMENT OF ALL
ANTITRUST SUITS

Washington. Oct. 7-Upon the
governments motion. the Suprcms
Court Is to be asked to postpone cen.
sideration at the present term Of all
rending antitrust suits because 0!
the war. Attorney General Greg
DRY announced today that motions to
this effect will be formally filed IN
the court tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Toll Of 81 at Broe <ton, Mass.

y Brockton. Mass, Oct. 7.-Fiftysone
deaths from influenza have been re-
ported in Brockton during the 4S
hour period ending at noon. There
was q slight decrease in the num-
Der OF Few cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08

soon put the state in the honor class
Although 1875 communities in New
England had reported over-subscrin.
tons ISL had failed to give informa.
ton as to population and number o.
individual subscriptions necessars y
an honor nag il to be awarded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08

Spiritualist and was member of the
Madison Camp Association and Of the
Spiritralist Ladies Aid. 1t ID expected
that the Ladies' Aid Society will attend
the obseQuies in body. Mrs. Lincoln
was somewhat past 20 years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08

Mrs. Joseph Lessor (nee Vigue)
passed away about midnight Sunday
at her home in the Kenneville sec
ton Of the village. She avs a com
municant at st. Mary's Catholic
Catholic church and is survived, by
her husband and several children.
Private funeral services will be held
today, Tuesday, from the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08

quarter In the goal Of 900 which the
workers ret forth to get. Reports
last evening. incomplete because Of
inability to reach many Of the busy
men who are devoting their time to
the effort. showed a figure Of 2ss
members
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Funeral Of Gideon Roy

8The funeral of Gideon Roy, who
(Assed away at Camp Devens. Mass.
as held Monday forenoon at 1890
BLOCK from 81. Francis de Sales
church. The bearers were Fred
Ring. Adelard Pooler, Ernest Vigue
nd Thomas Rankin Interment was
q Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
eunsrs, Of Fred MSrrissstts

SThc funeral u Fred Morrissette
rs held Monday morning at SEQ
d6lock at ST. Francis de Sales
c1urch. The bearers were Joseph
= Morrissette, James Pooler, Gideon
Ardin. Fred Morrissette. The in
s1rment was at Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08

Public masses are not being offer
ed from st. Mary's Catholic church
at the present time because Of the
serious conditions existing in the
community. while services in the
other churches are being suspended
pending the allaying OF the sickness
here. Cases OF influenza appear to be
rather on the gain,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
4s Deaths in Fall River

Fall River. Mass. Oct. 7.-During the
last - hours there have been more than
1000 new cases of influenza reported. n
the same number Of hours there have
been Is deaths. or ore death per hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Ward Three Workers

sThe members % the Fourth Lib
ty Loan committee In Ward
ehree me. Monday evening at the
bme ~ Hon. Frank f. Brown and
Re division Of the work was made.
general discussion Of the work
Rss made by those win will part:-
Dpn,e In the wor...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
1907 New Cases. New Bedford

New Bedford, Mass. Oct Two
new hospitals. making a total Of sew
en-, are being equipped to deal with
the influenza epidemic, and 1861 new
cases. with SO deaths have been re-
ported during the past 4s hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
238 MEMBERS Il.
FOR NEW C.. OF c..

With four very substantial plural
membosShips yet to be heard from
and many individuals not yet listed.
the drive for members In the new
Watorvtlle. Wlnslow Chamber Of
Commerce has reached the last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Mrs. Emma Lincoln Of East Madison

Mrs. Emma Lincoln Of East Madison
Rev. George Merriam. pastor OF the
Bethany Baptist church. will oficiate
this Tuesday afternoon at the funeral
Of Mrs. Emma Lincoln, widow Of Laban
Lincoln. at East Madison. Mrs. Lincoln
is survived one daughter. Mrs. Fred
Russell Of East Madison: a granddaugh-
ter. Miss ,Iazel Russell. being employ
ed as bookkeeper at the Office Of the
Standardization plumbing concern in
this village. The deceased was q devuut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
War CORRESPONDENT Dies

Paris. Oct Den Martin. war CORE
spofdert OF the New York Herald. died
this morning. being i'll for two days with
Spanish influenza
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Five Deaths at Camp pexsc.

Aver. Mass. Oct. 7.-Only five new
cases of Spanish influenza were reported
among the soldiers at Camp Devens to.
day. There were but five deaths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
SOLON
Bert Good

Bert Goodrich, who has been work.
ing in the woods, has been at home
for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08

Mrs. Flora Fogg has been enter
, tanning her sister, Mrs. Laura corliss
of FoXcroft.
MIR. and Mrs. Benz. Moore OF Frank
! lin, Mass. have been visiting during
the past week at the home of Charles
Colby.
Mrs. Howard Bryant. member Of
the local teaching force is i'll. Mr.
Bryant who has been employed in So
lon Is also here. being i'll himself.
They are at the home Of S. T. Good
rich