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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
WILTON

a canning demonstra ion viii be
given in the Town hal! Wednesday
afternoon at 8 o'clock ly Miss Lucy
z. Jones' All ladies interested are
invited to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Bass. Mr..
and Mrs. John r. Bass with friends
from Boston enjoyed a trip to Ken
nebago last week.
At the recent business meeting OF
the Wilton Free Public Library AS
ISOLATION the following officers we're
elected for the ensuing year: Pres. j.
E. Hiscock; Vice Pres, Frank o.
Goodspeed: Sec. Mary A. Bass
Treas. \. W. Sewall; trustees. Rev.
W. H. Palmer, Rev. ]. r. Clifford,
Herbert W. Sewail.
At the morning service in the
Methodist church Sunday two per
sons were received into membership
by Rev. ]. r. Clifford, pastor.
Miss Edith Green, stcnographer for
the G. H. Bass Co, returned Monday
from a visit in Richmond.
Leonard Richards of Fort Fairfield
| was the guest of friends IN Wilton
over Sunday.
Mrs. Ossian Hildreth has gone to
Philadelphia to spend some time with
! her husband who is working there.
| Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Jones and Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. S. Ellingwood went
to Gorham. n. H. last week for a
visit with relatives.
Mrs. H. c. Russell Of Pennington
was the weekend guest Of Mrs. F.
| A. Russell. Mr.. Russell is enjoying a
vacation at King. Bartlett Camps.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wright visited
relatives in Rumford Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Fl. Clark went to
| Augusta Monday to s.. Mr.. Clark S
sister. Mrs. EVELYN Hathaway who
has been in the hospital for several
weeks and who several days ago fell
injuring her shoulder.
DR.. Andrews of Lewiston was at
DR. w J. Trefethen's Monday where
they operated on Nathan and Ella
dora Young for throat trouble.
Communion was observed in the
Congregational church Sunday morn
ing. Mrs. Arthur Cole was received
into church fellowship hy letter.
The Wilton baseball nine will PLAY
Rumford in Wilton next Saturday
| afternoon.
Anna, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
! George York, is quite i'll
Mrs Dealey of Winthrop IS visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Walter Holmes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
ONLY POWERFUL
MEDICINE WILL END
RHEUMATISM

II matters not whether you have had
agonizing pains from rheumatism Tor
% years or distressing twitchings for
. weeks. Rheurna Is strong enough
drive rheumatic poisons from your
body and abolish all misery or money
back.
Bowditch- Webster Co. and all drug
gists sell Rheuma on a no-cure-no-pay
basis A large bottle is inexpensive,
md after YOU take the small dose as
directed once a day for two days you
should know that at last you have OBJ
tanned a remedy that will conquer
Fer over FIVE years throughout Amer
lea Rheuma has been prescrped oy
hroad-rinded physicians and has re.
desnsir Adv jn2s-juy3-1o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
RIIRNHAM

little daughter was born 70 Mr.
and Mrs. Enrol Hamlin, Sunday, July
=
4 canning and drying demonstra-
ton will be held at o'clock Monday
afternoon on July Is at Town hall.
Miss Ruby Barker. the emergency
home demonstration agent for this
district. will give the demonstration.
She is a member of the extension d.
vision Of the College of Agriculture,
University of Maine. 1t is hoped that
every woman will make a special eff
fort TO be present, and II is requested
that she bring pencil and note book.
The committee in charge are Maude
f. Mudgett, Ardra Berry, Augusta
Hunt, Minnie Gerald and Annie Good :
win.
Mrs. I. E. Gerald went Tuesday to
Perth, y. g., to visit her mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
VASSALBORO
Mrs. Nellie Crowell.

GETCHELL'S CORNER - Mrs.
Nellie Crowell passed away Satur-
DAY, July 6. at the home of her sister,
Mrs Everett Clark.
Mrs. George Trites, who has been
passing a number of weeks in Massa :
chusetts, has returned home.
Miss Maude Trites IF Brockton.
Mass, is visiting her mother. Mrs.
Freeman Trites.
Fred Trites, who has employment
in Brockton. Mass. has been passing
few days with his par nts. MIR. and
Mrs. John Trites.
Elwood Jones Of North Nassalboro
is working for Myron S Turner, re
pairing his stable.
Mrs. Gertrude Pitmun and son
Harry of Somerville, Mass, have ar
rived at the Willow cottage Cor the
summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Albinus Dolley and
family, who have been living in Port
land, are at home for short stay.
Several people from here attended
the celebration at North Eassalboro
the 4th of July.
Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. Nash
passed the 4th Of July at their cottage
at Weber pond.
Edward Frye of Boston arrived at
his old homestead Sunday.
Miss Margaret Durham visited her
niece. Miss Helen Prescott az Web
Der pond Sunday.
Mrs Hazel Mills and daughter OF
Brockton, Mass, is visiting her par
ents, Mir. and Mrs. John Trites.
Miss Alice Crosby. who has been
nursing at Howard Weeks, North
| Nassalboro. has returned home.
MI Philips of Pittsfeld passed the
week end at the Willow cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

A. II. Weber a sign writer. VINO
for the past two and a half years mas
made his home in this city, enhstea
Tuesday at the local naval recrun-
ing station in the aviation section
of tho L. S. Naval Reserves as a
camoufleur. and will take his NM
examination today at Portland. IL ne
is successful in this examination ne
will leave soon for Mineola. l.. L., IT
a two-months course of training. Mr'
Weber is the first young man from
this section if not from the eh,'re
State 10 enroll in the naval reserves
as a camoufage artist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
Bangor Adopts Sugar Cards

Bangor, Me-. July AT meeting
Of grocers OF Bangor and Penobscot
Monday. it was voted unanimously
to adopt the sugar-card plan. The
present method Of keeping record.
or every sale was declared made
quate and involving too much time
Sugar cards will be issued by which
consumers. who will be registered.
may buy their allotted supply Of
any dealer. who will punch out The
amount
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
Capt. Mitchell Reed, Boothbay Harbor

Captain Mitchell Reed. aged 81,
died Sunday night at his home il
Boothbay Harbor. He was many
years one Of the best known Of the
coasting captains. commanding some
Of the largest Of the J. s. Winslow &,
Co. Portland, feet He sailed in
many Bath-built vessels, his last be-
ing the William c. Carnegie, built by
Percy & Small. He retired a few
years ago. when she was lost. A
widow. four daughters. Mrs. Howard
Thompson of Southport. Mrs. Doug
lass Reed Of Portland, Mrs. Kate
Dean Of Fort Fairfield and Miss Car
RE Reed Of Boothbay Harbor and a
son. Cyrus Reed Of Boothbay Ear-
Dor. survive. He was a member of
Dunlap Coumandery Of Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
.JOICE

The Kings Daughters will hold their
next meeting with the Mesdames Annie
and Blanche Lewis Thursday, July %
Subject for the meeting will be TEN
perance
Recent guests at the McKinslev home
we're Mi and Mrs. Archie Wyman and
children Of Newport. Mrs. Edith Chase
and children Of Augusta. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rufus Lathrop and son Of Gardiner.
Mrs Walter Clark Raymond Ward
and Lizzie Ward, who have been visit
ing their father. have returned to their
homes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
Red Cross Notes

Acknowledgement is made OF re-
ceipt Of 50. proceeds from the party
given by Mary Davies and Captoia
Clouch. the sum being for the Red
Cross yarn fund.
Please return all balls OF sweat
er yarn. They are needed TO hnisa
a few sweaters.
Miss Lucille Purinton has donated
= very interesting scrap book.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
PALERMO

NoRTH-M-. and Mrs. H. L. Pink
ham Of Branch Mills were callers at L.
r. Nelson's Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs Earl G. Nelson Of Cam
bridge, Mass. are home for few
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Fuller Of All
gusta were weekend guests OF her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Carr.
Mrs, Mercy Black is visiting relatives
in Liberty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Getchell OF Lynn,
Mass. have been visiting her parents,
and other relatives the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
CUBS COME TO TERMS
WITH TOM CLARKE

Chicago. July 9-The Chicago Ma
tionals today came to terms with
Tom Clarke, veteran catcher. for
merly with the Cincinnati cub Of
the National League. Clarke. a free
agent. was signed because Manager
Mitchell fears that Catcher killifer
soon will be called into military ser
vice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
Statement BY Pres. Tener

Philadelphia,July 9-"Unless Con-
ME Mack turns Scott Perry over to
the Boston Nationals l will quit the
National Commission This state
ment was made today by John K
Tener, president Of the National
League who is attending the Elks'
convention in Atlantic City.
Mack reiterated that he intended
to retain Perry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
CZECHO.SLOVAkS OCCUPY
NAVAL STATION ON AMUR

Shanghai July a-After disarm NJ;
the Bolshevih forces at Vladivostok,
says dispatch from Eladivostol<,
dated July 5, the CzechoSlovaks ad
vanced to the westward defeated q
mixed force If 13olsllevlni an. Aus
German prisoners and occup: Cd
Nikalayevek, a naval station on the
ATnllr river
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
CANAAN

Mrs. George Williams and children
passed Saturday and Sunday with
her sister. Mrs. DAME, Bowman in
Fairfield
Miss Minnie Williams is passing a
tWo-weeks vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Williams.
Mrs. George Foster has been quite
Ill for several weeks
Mrs. Reuben Reed visited her sis
ter. Mrs. Lucinda Farnham. several
days the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Rumerv %
Ripley visited for several days the
past week with her parents, Mr., ard
Mrs, Hartwell Peavey.
Mrs. Marietta Small of Clinton was
the guest of her daughter. Mrs. Eulah
Peavey. Sunday.
Mrs. Almon Smith. Mrs. Miriam
Golfer and Mrs. Frank Boston were
in Waterville Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Holt we're in
Fairfield Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
MAN LANDED on IRISH
COAST COURTM ARTALED

London July 9Th courtmartlal
of Corporal Joseph Bowling who was
seized by the British authorities on
the Irish coast after landing Ill
German collapsible boat. was conclu-
ded today. The verdict will be pro-
mulgated later
He did not testify himself or call
anv witnesses for his defence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
BRYAN TO ADDRESS
THE MAINE w. C, TIL,

The announcement is made that
Hon. William j. Bryan. president of
the National Dry Federation, will, lie
one of tha Sneakers n. ,he annual
convention of the Maine State w. e.
L. L. which viii meet at Rockldnd,
Oct. g. 10 and IL. Mr.. Bryan will be
the speaker at the closing session Of
the convention Friday evening. Oct
IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

Joseph F. Young. Jr,. has LETT me
emnlov of the Journal and Will shoit'y
leave Augusta. Although member OF
~. Journal force but short time
Joe has won the confidence anu Is
TEEN Of his fellow workers nol on'y
by his conscientious work but also
by his courteous manner ana sunny
disposition. On Tuesday he was pre-
sented fine silver cigarette case by
his co-workers of the night force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

Prayers were said for the late Mrs.
John Mcintosh by Rev. w. J. Layton
at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the
home on Hospital street, and the re
mains were taken to Last Palermo
where at . o'clock in the afternoon
funeral services were he'd and inter
mert made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

Yesterday was one Of the quiet
ones at the municipal court, as the
no1ice station held not a prisoner
when the doors were opened in the
morning. This does not mean 'fl-
there was no business for the conr',
hut that the matters which clalme1
the attention of that tribunal were
of n civil nature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

The Adde'S Daughters Of the PEN
rey Memorial church will hold a
business meeting on Thursday even
ing, July II. at the home of Miss
Flora knight OF Winthrop The
members arc to leave on the 6
o'clock car. 1t is requested that a
lunch be taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

Mrs. Leon s. Lippincott and daugt-
fer Emily Louise, who had been
~ ssjng several months with Capt.
Lippincott ut Atlanta. Ga nave Re-
turned to this city for visit as tHH
guests of his mother, Mrs. j. Il. LIP
nincott. 10 Columbia street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
NEW ENGLANDEll'S IN
CANADIAN CASUALTIES

Ottawa. Ont. July 9.-The follow
ing New England names appear m
today's casualty list:
Killed in action-J. V. Malone.
Pawtucket, r. l.; j. L. Picketts. Bed
ford, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

Friends of Mrs. Mary Lowell. one
Of the early graduates Of the Angus
Ia General hospital and now a mem
Der Of the staff at a base ospital
at Battle Creek. Mish.. whoWtIffered
a shock somc time ago. will te glad
to learn that a card from her re-
ceivcd by an Augusta friend this
week states that she continues to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

3urleigh Jones who returned to his
home IN this city last Thursday from
the Plattsburg training camp, went
Tuesday morning 10 Eath where ne
has accepted a position in the ship
Yards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

Prof. Ralph w. Pringle. principal
Of the Normal High school. Normal.
ILL.,, and son Kenneth. who are pas
sing a few weeks with Samuel Smith
OF Readfield, were visitors Tuesday
in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

Hearing which was scheduied 20
10 held before tho county commls :
eioners Tuesday mArning on the ma =
ter of the adjustment Of fares N
the Vassalboro ferry. was poStlof-
ed until the meeting next TUESDAY on
account of the non appearance ot tne
sidney people interested. Other ous-
i,oee before the commissioners yes
tord,, vas Of a routine nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

Two patients were admitted Tues
day to the Augusta General hospital'
Roland Butler of jefferson TOT neol- :
cal treatment and Mrs. James FROST
Of plttsfeld for surgical treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

Funeral services for the late VII
liam IT Kerr will he hid at $50 TINS
"Wednesday afternoon from the holl1e
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
+ Kerr. Oxford street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

Friends of Mrs. Thomas II. Bodge,
who recently underwent surgical
treatment at her home on Murray
street, will be glad to learn that she
is reported to be dong nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

Mrs. E. X. Sibley and daughter,
Miss Jessie Sibley. of New York City.
are visiting in town as the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Taber on the
Hospital road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

Asylun1 Lodge. No. 70. |. q. O. +
YIN work the Second and Third dc
crcns next Friday evening Llsht re-
freehments viii be ser(ed after the
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

n A Nutter OF Sanford is exhibit
ing 80 bill which was issued IN 1850
by the old Sanford Bank. This was
a private bank. and the bill is signed
by Slater Emery as cashier and s a
1mery - pses;deut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10
Wednesday. July 10, 1918.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Alice Goodridge will leave
this city this morning for Hudson
Fails. y. Y. where she will pass the
summer with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

The Helping Hand Sewing Circle WI
,ake fine 10 ~ car Thursday morning Cor
Webber pond for d days outing,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Anderson of
Portland have engaged rooms at
Bowdoin Inn. They expect to pass
the summer in Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

George W. Field Of Oakland was a
business caller Tuesday at the c"u''
house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-10

ing of the church was soon assured,
War conditions have delayed the
work of building but the contract
crs, Googins and Clark. are now in
structed to begin.
The sun., 1918-10-08
BRITISH PRESSING LILLE.
Make some Gains and Consolidate
New Positions.
By the Associated Press.

WITH THE BRITISH FORCES IN FRANCE,
Oct 7.---British troops In the Lille Sec
tor and In the Beaurevolr district were
reported to-day to have made further
slight advances. but these were mainly
in the nature OF line STRENGTHENING OPP
erations. Generally II appears that the
British armies for the moment have
paused but at.the same time are taking
advantage Of the lull to improve their
positions. d.. 49,
In the lighting around Aubencheql 400
prisoners were taken by Haigs men. At
Oppy n successful minor operation gave
the British ground, thirty-four prisoners
and four mchine guns, The enemy il
holding the Masnieres- Beaurevoir line In
as much strength as he can muster.
The Hindenburg system having been
sma she'd the Germans naturally suppose
they my be quickly called upon to
fight n great battle. Along the Mas
nieres- Beaurevoir line they have put In
every man they can lay their hands ON
Great Britsin's armies. military Off
GERS FAY, have secured satisfaction from
the German cry OF despair and have now
forg often II. They are continuing Their
plan to do their best toward administer.
ing u defeat to tire enemy. Great events
the officers, add, may not be Far dis
tant.~ -.,.-..-..I
The sun., 1918-10-08
YANKEES ADVANCE
IN VERDUN REGION


.,,,, ,oL ,o,o ~ r,.
,n 20 81, 49,, 'I ~
, uvops sa,eu, ' ,r' NV 49, s,.s s
- s,,osIn 80. a. TIon.,ons,,
o'se a.a rS,nsa.ss
''Nee' i'~~N "'
New Lines Strongly Held
Tho ara,,,,, -s,,r.a h.,or. chi. .a,,.,oo
az ,,i,,or,, .s.s oor,n,.,a a. =
o.cIock The lines nj Chatei Cbshsrv
80 s,ronr,y conso,iSated ana nat,n,,
hsaa, raconno,tripg ahead r,astins
lit ,,t,is onnoa,tion
The sun., 1918-10-08
BRITISH AWAITING
WILSON'S ANSWER


man rulers are now seeking to save
themselves by deluding their people that
the counry's national existence is IN
danger.
"a clear. plain Joint statement f-on
the Allies that they are ready to grant
peace on just terms that they are seek
ing the prosperity OF all nations and the
welfare OF all peoples, and that the sole
remaining obstacle to a just peace is :hs
tyrannical doctrine of the Hohenzo'ierns
and their fellow criminals would defeat
this last desperate effort OF the P~us-
sian war lords
The Erening Star says: president
Wilson Is the moral leader OF the world.
Our trust in him IL absolute. lie wi,
speak the truth to the German people
without playing the game of their
tyrants. The prayers OF all mankind ats
ascending to heaven for his guidance in
this fateful hour of the whole world
The future of civilization depends on his
sagacity. IT is well we can trus; hun,
Cor he has well deserved our trust"
The sun., 1918-10-08

IN rance anu ocfBfdm % fSSoce ~.
BRITISH (NIGHT)-In successful To-
cal operations this morning we advanced
our line on a front Of about four miles
north OF the Scarpe River. capturing
the villages of Biachel, st. Vast ana
Oppy, and more than 100 prisoners
and a number OF machine guns.
Patrol fighting took place also north
east OF Epinoy and north OF Auben-
cheul-aux- Bois. We have progressed IN
both localities.
BRITISH (DAY)--1n local fighting
yesterday in the neighhorhood OF Au-
ben Bois we captured about
400 prisoners.
One of our patrols In the Oppy sec
tor brought In thlrty-four prisoners
and four machine guns yesterday az
ternoon. During the night we estap-
lished posts at the canal CROSSINGS
north of Aubencheul- BAG, and also
northeast and east OF Oppy.
A German post east OF Berclau was
captured by another OF our patrols.
We made slight progress north OF Wes
Maoquart.
FRENCH tNIGHT)-We have cap
tured Berry-au-Bac. Northeast OF St.
Quentin local operations to improve
our DObltlOnb give Hno
hundred prisoners were taken in the
last twenty-four hours.
FRENCH (DAY)-North OF 81.
Quentin the fighting continued during
the night with redoubled violence, the
enemy made a number Of attempts TO
drive us from the positions we had
taken. These attacks were broken up
except in the region OF the Tilloy
farm, where he gained slight ad-
vance. The fighting continues.
On the Suippe front the Germans are
resisting very stubbornly and have
tried with all their might to check the
advance of the French on the right
bank OF the suIppe. The fighting was
particularly lively in the region OF
Bertricourt.
More to the east the French cap
tiired st. Masmes. On the right the
French penetrated into Hauvine, north
OF the Arnes
GERMAN tNIGHT)-There were
local engagements north Of the Scarpe
The sun., 1918-10-08


and north of ST. Quentin to-day. Ia.
tween the Argonne and the Meuqs en-.
envy attacks developed this evening In
Champagne tho day was quiet.
GERMAN tDAY)--In front Of Cam.
brai the day was quieter. North OF
st. Quentin heavy fighting has been
kept up almost uninterruptedly since
the middle OF September. In spi,c M
repeatedly bringing fresh formations
into action the enemy has not been
able to obtain any successes her.
worth mentioning UP to the present.
Yesterday also his attacks. whic,
developed in the forenoon northeast n
lie Catelet and on both sides Of Los.
dins and in the afternoon on broad
front north OF st. Quentin. broks
down.
The enemy, who first gained ground
from the Somme Canal in the d!rec.
ton OF Esslgny-le-P was pressed
back as far as Remaucourt by surcess-
full counter attacks and nocturnal.
raids.
The enemy followed US closely TO.
ward our new positions on the Ai,ne
and the Suippe. between Pont Avert
and Bazancourt, and frequently
launched attacks against them near
Pontavert and Berry-au- Bac. on both
sides of the Rheims Neufchatel road
and near Bazancourt. The enemy was
repulsed everywhere.
At Isolated points small de,achmen,s
maintained n hold on tho north bank
Of the Suippe. The enemy attacked
with strong forces on the Arnes and
west of st. Etienne. Here, also, his
attacks met with no success, owing 10
counter attacks.
On the battle front in Champagne
there was n lull I'm the fighting yestsr.
day after ten days of bitter combals
East Of st. Etienne, near Orfeull AMI
Autory, partial attacks by the enem!
broke down. Strong reconnotrinE
thrusts on the front were repused
Between the Argonne and the Meuse
the Americans continued their violent
attacks. The centre Of gravity OF the
enemy's attacks yesterday'lay OF bot
sides of the road leading from Char
pentry to Romagne.