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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
GERMANY-TURKE
TRAFFIC is RISKY

Copenhagen, Oct 10-The interrupt
ton Of direct communication between
Germany. Bulgaria and Turkey is
shown by an announcement in the
Berlin newspapers of Yesterday that
the Balkan express left that day ~
usual, but that in view of the unsafe
traffic conditions in Bulgaria. it
would probably run only to Nish.
1t will probably be possible the
newspapers add. to transport passen-
gers to Sofia and Constantinople in
local trains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
Gard Of Thanks

We wish TO thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness and SYM
pathy during the illness and death
Of our loved one: also for the beau
tiful flowers.
MR.. and MRS MARTIN PEACOCK.
MRS. THOS. L. HAYES.
MR.. ERNEST NJ. PEACOCK.
MIR. LINWOODD H. PEACOCK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
LITCHFIELD

PLAINS-There were no services
at the Plains Church Sunday on ac-
count of the prevailing influenza,
there being one case in town. The
Plains church will not hold services
Sunday, Oct. IS.
The schools are all closed in town
by order Of the oBard Of Health.
Montford Condor has been quite i'll.
Mrs. Mary Spear of West Gardiner
is the guest of Mrs. D. A. Small.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carteledge of Bath
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Patterson.
Mrs. Sylvester and son Fay Of Bath
were callers in town recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
HARVARD SOLDIERS
TAKE ARMY OATH

Cambridge. Mass, Oct. 1o.-Five hun
dred members of the Student Army
Training Corps at Harvard university
were sworn into the United States army
today by Captain Carroll Durham. ad-
jutant of the university unit. President
A. Lawrence lowell of Harvard. Major
General William Crozier, commander of
the Northeastern Department, and Col
onel Charless1-. Wi'.iams. in command
Of all military units al Harvard. attend
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
EXPLAINS WHY GERMANY
MADE ARMISTICE APPEAL

Amsterdam. Oct. 10.-The Frankfort
Zeitung in explaining to its readers the
reason why Germany asked for peace,
says:
After Bulgaria's collapse. Austria
Hungary resolved 20 approach President
Wilson with an offer Of an armistice for
the purpose of bringing about peace me-
gotiations. At the same time similar
step was being prepared in Turkey. Ger.
many thereupon decided to join the
movement and Chancellor Macmillan
made his appeal to President wilson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
SEA CAPTAINS
ARE SOUGHT BY ,
SHIPPING BOARD

Washington, Oct. 10.-The shipping
board today issued a bulletin addressed
10 all former captains, retired or in mer-
camille service. asking them to worward
TO the recruiting service at Boston Their
names and addresses with list of Ii
censes and discharges. in order that
they might be put on the available list
for call when the completion of furthe.
vessels created q need for their services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

A number of neighbors and friends
called at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lincoln Parks, Densmore court.
Wednesday evening and presented
them with a rocking chair as a we'd
ding gift. The presentation speech
was made by Harry Reid. Refresh
ments of punch. cake, candy and CT
gars were served. A very pleasant
social evening was passed. The
guests departed at late hour after
wishing the happy couple many hap
Ply years of welded life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

The Maine Central have a crew of
men at work driving the spiling for
he concrete abutments that are to re-
place the old ones where the TRACKS
cross the Cobbossee stream. Pow
dered stone dust is being placed be-
tween the tracks in front of the sta
ton The dust is applied wet and
roLlfA solid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
NOTICE

~. Gardiner. Oct 10. 1918.
,Notce is hereby given that all soda
.ntains and public drinking places are
ne..'eey ordered to discontinue the use
q, glasses and spoons. substituting in
H place paper ones. Where this is
~. possible provision must be made
lor the thorough sterilization of such
sSsses ana spoons after each using.
6 6. FARRELL, NJ. D.
4. n. SIMONS, NJ. D.
FRANK KELLEY,
octiidi, N o''1 ca al fnea'' NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

The Maine Central have had a crew
of men at work eliminating the
bump" wheer the track crosses the
Causeway. The city has also eased
up like conditions at each end of the
Causeway. The improvement will be
much appreciated by autoists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
LOCAL NOTICE

All members Of Gardiner Com
marderv {. q. G. c. who have not
naif their September assessment
must come % Bells store Saturday
evening and pay the collector or
stand suspended. Mrs. Oscar McCaus-
land oct11-12
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
Charles F. RIGGS

Charles F. Riggs son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George H. Riggs, died at the
home of his parents Thursday after
noon at three o'clock after an illness
Of a few days with capillary bronchi-
tbs. age years. Funeral arrange
ments will be announced later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
William J. Smith

William ]. Smith, formerly Of this
city died Wednesday night at the
National Home. Funeral services
will be held Sunday at o'clock at
the Home chapel. The interment is
to be in Mount Pleasant cemetery,
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

The remains Of the late Mrs Clar-
ence Weston. who died at Worster.
Mas, arrived on the 242 train Thurs
day afternoon and We're taken to the
Hallowell cemetery where prayers
were offered by Rev. A. c. Townsend.
The bearers We're D. G. Skillin, A.
F. Goodrich. A. c. Townsend and E.
w. Andrews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
LOCAL NOTICE

FOR SALE-Sound grey birch
wood, cut to stove lengths and all
over two inch diameter split once.
twice or three times. Price $12 a
cord; 1925 half cord; $40 a foot:
delivered in purchasers yard.
Terms strictly cash. Telephone
HalloWell 995-R Oct10d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
100000 POUNDS
1918 WOOL CROP

Salt Lake. Utah, Oct. 10-The wool
crop of the United States for 1918
totals 100000, 900 pounds, S. w. Nc
Clure, secretary of the National wool
growers association, announced here
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
Chateau Thierry Hero Sells Bonds

New York. Oct. N.-Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo Joined forces with
Al Jolson at theatre here tonight to
sell Liberty Bonds. They were ably as
sisted by Private Jimmie Porter Of Low
ell, Mass. one Of tn, marines who was
wounded at Chateau Thierry. Jimmie.
shifting from one foot to the other In
embarrassment as he stood on the stage,
was applauded more vociferously than
the secretary Of the treasury. and Mr..
McAdoo gave no indication of being
jealous.
The Union League Club as an or
ganizatSsn. subscribed 100000 TO-.
night -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
McADOO REQUESTS
DOUBLE SUBSCRIPTIONS

Washington. Oct. 1O.-Secretary Nc
Adoo today appealed to every citizen to
double his loan subscription to match
the achievements Of the Allied armies
in France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and
members of Cobbosseecontee grange
for the beautiful floral tributes and
kindness shown us in the loss of our
beloved son and brother.
MR.. and MRS CLARENCE E.
WAKEFIELD
MR.. IVORY WAKEFIELD
MISS ALICE WAKEFIELD
MISS LAURA WAKEFIELD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Word was received Thursday of the
death Of Miss Florence Jewett, who
died at Bath Thursday afternoon at
1 O'Clock after a few days illness
with pneumonia. Funeral arrange
ments will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day. Capt. Hugh Doyle.
Otto Ribbe has returned from a fur
Tough passed with relatives in Boston.
Edward Mcneil. left Thursday on a
furlough to Portland, being called away
by illness in his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Aidlor Bishop. who has been passing
ne past hve days with his parents. dir.
and Mrs Patrick Bishop, Elm street.
returned Thursday TO the training camp
a. bingham. Mass, where he is sta
toned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Mrs. J. W. Robinson. Miss Clara l..
Robinson. Mrs. Alice Ellis and Miss
anne r. Bailey have returned from
A tour through the White Mountain
region
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Mrs. George Palmer and Mrs. How
ard Gray, who have been i'll with in
fluenza, is reported to be much i'm
proved IN condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Mr. and Mrs. A. l.. Falconi Of Port
land, who have been passing the week
with their sisters, the Misses Amelia
and Eunice Falconi of this city. left
Thursday by auto for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Arthur Cunningham. who is en-
royed rs engineer on one OF the
Aol.s plying between New York and
Boston. is passing a few days in this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

which no doubt had made it's way
over from the woods on the other
sled Of the river The bird was seen
at an early hour roosting on a win
dow sill OF the second story of the
bank block
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

The ladies Of Ward are requested
TO meet this afternoon with Mrs.
George Seavey. Loudon Hill. for Red
Cross work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

MICS Louise Allen left Thursday for
-. NAV. y. J. Miss Allen is to en-
20 IN reconstruction work for the
Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. Annie McClench Of Hallowell
was called to Augusta Wednesday on
account Of the illness Of her sister.
Mrs Bertha Houston. who has Span
ish Influenza at her home at lis
Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Major c. b. Day of Richmond was
in this city Thursday calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Word comes 10 this city that DR..
Fred :. Thorne of Providence. r. L.,
uho has been i'll. is better. DR..
Thorne was formerly a resident Of
this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Mrs. Mary Heath of this city was
was in Sidney Wednesday to attend
the funeral of her sister. the late
Mrs. Madison Beane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

c. H. Bradley Of Cornish was
among the out OF town business visi-.
tors in this city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
Chicago Behind Quota

Chicago. Oct. 1o.-OnIy 10 million dol
lars worth of Liberty Bonds were sold
in Chicago today. leaving the city still
S132, oOO. 900 short Of its quota.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Mss Agnes Rowland. who has been
.-,loved IN this city for the past year.
=. thursday for Whitman. Mass.
,,.,s she is 10 be employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Moulton of
Randolph are receiving congratulate
tons on the advent of a little daugh-
ter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Mrs. Jesse Harding has returned to
her home in Stockton Springs after
passing a month in this city as the
guest of her son Willard Harding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Miss Betty Hamilton has returned
from a two-weeks visit with friends
in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

We wish ~ announce that our
meat market and sausage factory at
=! water street will open for bus
ress saturday. Oct l.. f. Dessler.
octlldlt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Miss Minnie Church and Louis AL
lard of White River Junction, VT.
are guests for a few days of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Eilgore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

..u. Emerson was passenger
thursday for r., cari0u0' "Aef' 'ne Is
al her sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

vr and Mrs. Emmons kenney.
-. have been visiting friends in
81, city. returned Thursday to their
nome in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Alvin Mckinsley of Whitefield was
calling on Gardiner friends. Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

James L. Colgan and Celia II. Fish
were married in this city Oct S. by
Rev. A. c. Townsend Of the Old
South church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

A. D. Norton of Pennsylvania was
a business visitor in this city Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

General Patrick Hayes of Chelsea
was in the city Thursday, greeting old
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

", and Mrs. ]. j. Sanborn left
-.u-sdav for SkDwhegan. where they
,,s 10 pass the weekend with
trends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

The missionary tea, which was to
have been given by the Old South
League next Monday afternoon. will
be postponed until further notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Ernest Prime. U. S. NJ, stationed at
Block Island, n. Y, is enjoying a
short furlough at his home in this
CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

The State Road. Farmingdale, from
Bowman street toward Hallowell is
receiving a new coating of gravel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

DR.. n. B. T. Barker of Woodland.
accompanied by his sister, Miss Abbie
c. Barker Of Dresden, were visitors in
Gardiner Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Frank f. Johnson has received
word OF the safe arrival overseas OF
t,s son Dr.. Henry l.. Johnson, who is
70 be on duty at a naval base hospi-
al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Anyone willing to make gauze
masks please come to the Masonic
rooms this afternoon and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

", and Mrs. F T. Brown, who have
,.., visiting relatives in Randolph. left
-sgrsday on their return TO their home
d, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

g. J. Winfield of Newark, n. j.,
was a business visitor in this city
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

rIv,n A. Leighton. Lincoln ave-
80, thursday for Halifax. where
h'.' ~ visit relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

49, Ijnwood Stewart and daugh-
~, Thursday for their home in
work They have been passing
-. summer in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

-,ner and Charles Wendall arrived
I'D, from Bangor for a few
THU ,,;r,t with Randolph friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Ames. prescription clerk at
W.. mug store, is confined to his
brunswick avenue. by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

r,ed Cox is i'll at her home on
LIBBY Eli WIN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Annie NJ. Oberton, who has been
confined to her bed by illness was
able to sit up Thursday q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

The business section of Hallowell
had rather unusual visitor Thurs
day morning, it being a partridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

49, Gertrude Towle. Water street.
ave 10 Limestone for visit with
trends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

D.rell left Thursday for
Jac0O where he is to be employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
GARDINER LOCAL ITEMS

=, DAVIS of Portland is passing
Ess. I've With Gardner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
News

Kenneth Fuller of Lewiston is WIS.,
it.ng relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

William E. Walsh of Auburn wa
an out of town visitor Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
FROM HALL0WELL
HALIoWELL TELEPHONE esa.x

Death of Mrs. Ella O. Bean Sad dens CtyFrends Call MIR.
and Mrs. Lincoln Parks and Present Wedding Gift-Par-
fridge Flies From Chelsea for Call in Business Section
Personal News
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-19
THOUSANDS OF PRISONERS AND
HUNDREDS OF GUNS ARE TAKEN
BY FRANCO-AMER|CAN FORCES
.INSPECT0RSFIRED
ON 0NBYSMUGGLERS
OFFICERS TATE AND ADKINS ARE
B0MBARDED AT RAMiREh0 BEND
TWO MEN ARRESTED

Customs Officers Fred Tate and J. &
Adkins were fired upon this morning by
what j. thought 10 have been guards for
a smuggling party the officers were trail
ing The Officers had made 'lay" III the
Ramircno bend, inside the city limits dur
M the night and nj about 8 30 this morn
ing, according 10 the report made by the
officers, they had overtaken and captured
two n,an who had in their possession lis
pounds of lard.
These men were only part Of the band
and the Officers could see others running
towards the river through the brush. At
hi point the men concealed in the brush
on either the Mexican or American side
Of the river. the OFFICERS could not defer
mine which, opened fire. About ten shots
were fired, az of them, according to the
officers, coming uncomforttbly dose.
fIampered by their prisoners lhe officers
we're unable To give chase or return ef-
eciively the fire.
Patricio Flores and Mauricio Pena
have been lodged in the county jail and
will be given preliminary hearing before
II = Commissioner +. X. Goodrich tomor-
row morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-19
RECEIVE MESSAGE.
OF BRITISH KING
BROWNSVILLE WOMAN GETS GREET
ING KING GEORGE HANDED AM
ERicAN SOLDIERS ON ARRIv-
AL OVERSEAS

Mrs. 4. Y. Goyne of No. 1903 Washing
ton St.. has received from her husband,
Sergeant A. Y. Goyne, who j. operating
a machine gun 'over there" copy OF
the greeting handed the American troops
IN their arrival in England BY Ills Maj
eStv George Y. The greeting, upon
Windsor Castle letterhead. and bearing
the coat Of arms, follows:
'"Soldiers Of the United States, the reo-
pie of the British ls'es welcome You on
your way to take your stand BESIDE tht
armies of many nations now lighting ~
The Old World the great battle for human
freedom.
"The Allies viii gain new heart and
spirit in your company. wish coul'
shake the hand of each one of You anf
bid You God speed on your mission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-19
German Papers Say
American Have Made
Task Gigantic One
In Associated Press.N

The Hague, July I9-In an outspoken
comment on the American strength in
France the socialist newspaper Arbaiter
Zeituna. in Vienna, says there is no doubt
but that there are a million Americans In
Europe. 1T is a feat of organization as
amazing as the creation of the British
army. American paT .:cipation will increase
the German task to one of gigantic mag
nitude."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-19
CAMPAIGN FOR
RAISING THE
CITY QUOTA
OF CHANNEL
PROJECT

What might well be termed the first
Gun in the campaign TO make good
BrownsvilIe's quota OF $4,000 for the
channe, project was fired ut the federal
building last night. Representatives from
the CITY Commission, the Board of City
Development, the Rotary Club and from
the banking institutions were present at
the meeting, which was conducted by the
Board OF City Development
$. {. Tucker, chairman of the Board,
presented the object of the meeting and
called upon G. l.. Jessup, one of the
Brownsville delegates to the Point Isabel
allotment convention, 10 explain the con-
vention's action. Mr.. Jessup stated that
at the convention, conducted with a spirit
of harmony that was remarkable, the de-
egates of each community had pledged
that community to raise a certain amount
to finance the digging of n channel from
the end of the pier at Point Isabel TO
Brazos Pass when government assurance
was given that the Pass would be dredged.
He also told them that Mr.. O'Brien. pres
dent of the Rio Grande railroad had as
veniion that the railroad from Point Iso-
bel TO Brownsville would be standardized
lie stated that BrownSville's pro rata Of
this project was $4,000.
although there was much discussion ds
10 how best TO provide this money there
was no discussion as to whether or not
the money would be provided Every man
present was in accord with the movement
and every man present was keenly alive 81
the benefits water transportation would
mean to the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Ii was finally decided that 4 committe,
with five captains be appointed by Mr.
Tucker. Each of these captains will h'
he needs in raising the portion of the nj
lotment given him. Mr. Tucker announce,
that he would make his appointments Ia
ter.
Present at the meeting were: s. c. Tue
ker. pres dent Of the Board of City De
velopment: VIM r. Burnett secretary o
the Board: +. r. T. howard. f. l.. How
ard. r. H. Rentfro. C. l.. JesSup and Joh
Gregg. board members: City Manager "
+. Anderson, City Commissioners c. i
More, J. :. Rowe, president and Georg
Murphy and Ellis CLANCY Of Rotary Clul
j. {. Fernandez of the Merchants Nation;
Bank. r. B. Creager and A. Wayne Woo
Of the First National Bank, J. b. SEQ
of the Brownsville Land and ImprovemeI
Company and r. l.. CHM of the L. s. Gu.
toms service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-19
WEATHER FORECAST

The following weather forecast for the
over Gulf states and the Magic Valley j.
furn shed hy the U. - weather bureau 1T
New Orleans:
Tonight and Saturdaly, generally fair,
with Fight 10 moderate winds becoming
eaSterly.
Local Weather Observations
The following local weather observa-
on for the 2l-hour period ending III
=. m. today. are furnished by Mrs. A. W
Reed, in charge of the local weather OBJ
ServatorE:
Maximum temperature, 81.
Minimum temperature, rs.
Baromctric pressure, 29.SS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-19
[By Associtead Press.l

compared BY the
the brilliant
ground this defense and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-19
CARPAT HAN
RESCUE SHIP
OF TITANIC
DISASTER
AV|CTIM

New York. y. ". July 19.-The British
transport Carpathia has been sunk by q
German submarine off the Irish coast
while eastward bound from IN English
port. So far a is known no lives were
lost.
The Carpathia was the ship that Went
to the rescue of the Titanic. when that
monster passenger ship struck an iceberg
and saved hundreds of passengers and
members of the crew.