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Where Local Heroes Lie at Eternal Rest in France Etta NORTH ADAMS EVENING TR ANSCRIPI SATURDAY, AUGUST 16,1919. GUNTHERISODT FORTITLETODAY Local Boy in National Swimming Event J-AUE TUKtE f.u. GRAVES OF LOCAL BOYS IX THE GREAT 'AMERICAN CKMBTEHY AT THK FIKST CROSS MAHKI.VG THAT OF COKPOKAL KKAXK STILES. TEN MILE RACE Depart-1 It of the Meuw Till arrays rive la BMHnorr of the people of North- Btrfcifalra for on the elopes op- this little Tillage, that has through four years of the most' fighting of the war. are tbe of the fallen men from thli I ion; who fought, Battered i the Allies might secure (BlUry victory.

Tho cemeterj- Is I la iti and Frsach Inhabitants that have re- Md to this area aro caring with bands the American graves. I )Mt dillr fresh cut-flowers are I memorials and as a testl- i 17 to the American fighters on graves that are stmpie and for an American soldier who i toncht for American principles foreign loil. huge ce'inetery there are iroilmatsly 32,000 American NO. CEMETERY AT EVACUATION HOSPITAL NUMBER OXE, WHEIIE lyOCAL GIRI, WAS NURSE. THE FIRST BURIAL, PLACK OK STILES TKe Row of Crosses That Mark the Graves of Stiles, Caron, Rifenburg and Theii- Fallen Comrades, and the Entrance to Their First Burial Place Near Hospital Where Local Girl Sat at Bedside of First North Adams Man to Lose His Life in Action.

a to keep the graves of one organization together, the hospital authorities did remarkably well when the difficulties are realized. MJss Irene Curley of this city was attached to tho nursing corps of this hospital and Ihe first American sol- Is on at Riverton, N. J. Finished First in Mile and. a Quarter Event.

J. P. Gunther of Charleston, W. eon of Charles Ganther of Pat- tiaon avenue and a former resident here, is one of the today in the 10-mile national swimming championship race at Klvtrton, N. Ha has already won many laurels a a long distance swimmer and he add-' ed to these last Sunday afternoon' when he finished first in a mile and a quarter race oi the Kaaan-ba.

river. A paper published lu his home cltr (peaks of his'feat as follows: "Gunther easily demonstrated bunday afternono when he nnUhed Brst in mile and a quarter nring race that he Is In the clais of of Co. and who was killed In action at Bnile Wood, April 10, 1918. The first grave In the second row is lhat of Pvt. Foster L.

i of Co. -who was killed In action during the Alnse-Marne offensive. Corp. the section shown In pic- I Chester GraJism another member of I No. .1, herewith, Is that of the Co.

rests beside Pvt. Riffenberg. Ith Infantry. The first cross In The crosses are made of plain picture la that of Corp. Frank R.

who was a member of Co. L. and the first local man In action. It Is In his memory I the local post of the American rlon has been The sec- tt crots Is that of Corp Henry F. of Adams who was a member while wood with the name, rank, or- ganlzattan and date of death painted in small block letters across the arms of the cross.

At the Intersection is a metal disk lhat Is clamped with the same data. A small American flag waves of each American grounds are kept clean and beautiful by the untiring hands of the French peasants. The Scene of a Coincidence. While the 2 6 Division was operating In the sector north-west of Tou! during the early months of 1918 dler of the Division that died as Ioa distance swimmers a. result of wounds received In action at this hospital was Corp Frank R.

Stiles of this city. Miss Curley was In these parts, leslerday (Thursday) he did abjjjt four miles up-strenn In the and as a prepara- at the bedside of this soldier when I'-" 1 for tbe national 10-mile race In be passed away. ew Jersey this week. Gunrher The dead were placed In this cemc- 1 tery temporarily when it was Incorporated into the huge national GBIIfflE Uln I cemetery at Homange-Sous-Les-Cotes, OnHrlUC IIIIII LUal It contained about 1100 graves, and about SOO were of New England men. The grave of Major Hoaul Lutberry, the Aimerican ace that was brought down In flames while assisting the 104th Infantry during a local engagement can be discerned by the UflUCV 111 BUIICl IR II The funeral of Private Antonio Henry Grande, the local soldier who Is believed to have taken his own life ly shooting himself through the heart erected.

the wounded were laken to Evacua-I Off to the left can be seen the lion Hospital No. i. located a few 1 graves of about 100 German soldiers kilometers north of the City of Toul. who The wounded who succumbed to their injuries and those who were killed on the battlefield were burled with military honors in the small the Genuan High Command in taking cemetery shown in picture No. 2.

I all identification marks off their Practically grave Is that of a soldiers before sending them soldier and the Yankee Division man and while no I battlo. huge propellers that brother aviators at the grounds of tbe Springfield w- mory where he was stationed, Wedncs- day evening while on sentinel duty, 1 was held this morning at 10 o'clock were captured after being St Anthony's church. Rev. Fr. rounded and died in the hospital a Lattanzl officiated and burial Many of tho graves are unmarked i wa cemetery, owing to the methods employed by yc ung ma were still ihamber of Commerce Will TroHey Relief Committee to Co-operate with Pittsfield to Seek Temporary Solution-Post Danger Spots on Roads-Three Candidates for Secretary-Parking Problem and Comfort Stations Considered.

Fb confer with the Pittsfield Board Trado in an attempt to bring about tetit temporary relief in tho situa- I which has completely paralyzed of thfl Berkshl-e St. Ry. directors of tf.e North Adams of Commerce, at a meetug the Berkshro club nghl, autbor- I President Jesse Hadtald to appoint DdmmiUee of two men to sorve witn expressed Ihe fceline tt tbe present condition Is cine that i general public more than o( traffic regulation, have been brought up here sporadically, but so far as is known no organized effon has been mado to find a solution, either by the passage of.city ordinances or by the posting of regulations. Three Candidates in View Three men who desire to bo con- Will Buy Carload at Once As Result of Findings Chairman of Food Committee Going to Boston Tomorrow. Test Shows High Quality.

Visit to Scheriectady Brings Out Interesting Facts. Firemen Are Handling Sale There. Decision to have this, city purchase Connoley showed the delegation some ced today that his death was dm. accidental discharge of a revol- nt his own hands. They admitted, however, that financial matters might have caused him to end his own lite.

It was said at the home of the young man's mother on Furnace street yesterday, lhat shortly before entering the army, he conducted a moving picture-theatre In Meriden. which his father purchased for him. When the enterprise failed lo pay well, ho closed the theatre in discouragement and joined the colors. His parents are firm in their belief that despondency over this financial loss, and over his surroundings at Springfield, caused him to end his own life, if he really died by his own hand. Private Alfred Herman of Adams, a comrade ot the dead boy at Springfield, accompanied tho body to thia city.

The spot whore the youn man is said A have taken his own Jife, is well lighted according to Private Heroran, but in spite of this no one was present Who saw the shot fired which penetrated his one carload of food to be resold at cost to local householders was reached at a of the special council food investigation committee I erumcnL held this morning in Whitaker's of tha brands of canned beans, peas. corn and tomaloes offered for sale and quoted prices asked by the gov- office at city hall. This Oa these quotations no doubt re- morning's raaincd that the prices asked by the sidered as cTndidate- for offlceTf I meeliDB WaS called a rcsult lae I government offered genuTno bargains slderetl as candidate to he office of nve3 tig a Uon trip made to Scheneclady. as in many instances the food Is be- secretary of the Chamber of Commerce aer in view, accordini hiring a secre-, councilman William F. Grenier, last evening.

of Uie foo committee, who ir. i i i i i iu a I ILHKl IS to the estcrtia) D1 the tood commit- I ing sold at prices considerably below what' wholesale grocers have lo pay. i Councilman William F. Grenier, For instance- n. run of npxz nffnrod tw I NEK MIGHT II THE ACT OF MMCKIM OUR FIRST SHIPMENT OF COATS FOR FALL AND I WINTEH an now out of the thawing; but you will hardly know it when you see our, line of-- SILVERTONES, ZIBELINES, BOLIVIAS, PLUSBES AND CBECKED NOVELTIES Always a Pleasure to Show our Line UNTIL HAVE TASTED Sally Ann Bread You will what it is to be without it.

heart. Conditions under which the members ot the Ordnance detachment live at the Springfield armory could not be better, Private Herman said. Young Grande had spoken ol his financial difficulties in the theatrical enterprise, but had given no intimation that he would take his own Private Herman said. One of the candidates has iu the iper.lal interest, affecting all i city for a conference with tho mm- 0 ti nun I A in c.i-qinn -ic K.lp i Of society and causing mcalcu- mittee. Another is coming here neit 1 co nc 1 was atle inconveniwice.

To bring about I week, an dtte third Is eipected later! I cd io Boston tomorrow and sort of a readjustment, there- A voluminous mass ot iniornration i one carloau OI ltl irmy IOOQ the directors voted to give the has been secured by the committee; of threo powor lo confer i quest, it was reported, and sev- the Pittsfield Board of Trade oral applications have been received. to determine in what direction All three of the men who are now i grocers have to pay For instance, a can of peas offered by Ihe government for nine cents wbolc- introduced the food purchase rcsolii- sale grocers Jl.SO for dozen lots. To lie Still Ixwvcr Prices quoted by Mr. Conneloy were the original prices asked by the consisl of corn. toj23- government as no orders In regard toes, beans, peas, corned beef and ba- to tbe reductions In army food, announced from Washington, have yet steps might be taken.

a result of the automobile accl- nt In Braytonvllle yesterday which It one life, and which sent five Mrs to the North Adams hospital th wirere injuries, tbe directors Ofiiei President Hndfiold to appoint Committee of three to Invcstigato iffic regulations, to look into the itur of auto parklnc in the business eUofl of the city and to take i imonsly that complete i toward relieving the present shall not result. of automobtlo traffic in tho Wa5 Y0 e( the tf. la many points about tho city A on the approaching roads, un- curves and crossings hold a latin menace to tourists who are of their existence, tbe rtlrec- Md to bring about a remedy" they have seen fit to place In the hands of a committee. parking problem, and matters will probably bo selected as tbe place tice of price reductions is expected and tbe otier from 7heTMsie end of tbe slate. Until a secretary is eclBlcns of a TM- food for chosen the work of the organization i here will he seriously handicapped.

but the directors have edcided unan IF YOU CfiH'T TRY SHOWER SflYS CURRUL Russell A Cnrml, physical director at the Y. il. C. In an effort to promote a more general use of the association's facilities among the members, is sending out the following letters painting tbe Joys of the hot shower as a substitute for the old mming hole: Y. M.

C. North Adams, August, 1919 IUNY HITTERS TAKEN UP At the meetinj of. the Central Labor nnion held last evening in C. L. U.

hall at 101 Main street, James lie- OVER 300 PEOPLE TAKE BUREAU'S TOUR Over 300 people attended the field day and tour of the Berkshire county farm yesterday. About 35 Mahon, the president, was named as machines left the office of the bureau Schenectcitly and trough the food committee Before departing Mr. Conneloy) Dear fellow member: vised the local men to put in their I Uuring the summer months it to order before August 18th. declining a ta aTav a Part. With so I were I to go into further details, and gave of oor activities and hot Inactivity of St.

George to bold Its convention in city Public Comfort Stations tested this morning by men considered them a latter of Introduction to Fire well qualified to act as jndces and have Chief Gates who is In charge of tbe been declared of first quality. army food selling in SchenRctady. Much Lower in Price Ch'Ief Gates in welcoming the Proof that prices by the gov- I Northern Berkshire de-legation de- crnment for army food supplies are dared that the idea of purchasing much lower than prices prevailing in army food originated, with the ob- rctail stores for the same article was i taining of a carload of the- food for furnished in-a clear and concise man- distribution among the firemen. Laner to the members of tbe committee ter anolbcr carload was purchased are many ays one's delegate to tie big labor conference to be held 00 August 31. It was voted to refer the matter back to the several locals having membership in the C.

u. and ask each one (o name a delegate to this same Berkshire labor conference. The union appointed a grievance committee to confer with local merchants and others regarding the pat- regarding the selling of bearing the union label. A communication was In Pittsfield at a. m.

for Chas. H. ShaylorVfarm at Lee. Tho itinerary as prescribed was followed and at .1:15 the party arrived at atone farm In Dalton, where a basket lunch was served. Fred G.

Crane, owner of Plintstone farm, provided Ice-cream. Many machines went direct to the farm and did not complete the tour. roalzing of home industry and also I Following the lunch County Agent articles F. E. Peck introduced President Ken- jyon L.

Butterflold of the argrlcul- rtcclveJ from Frank McCarthy of Boston, a state organizer of the Aacrican Federation of Labor, In which Organizer McCarthy stated that toe t-xpected to re be in this city in the near future to practiced by work In the interests of labor. The throughout th. de init date of his proposed visit thoughts naturally turn to was not announced, bnt 1 expected of the "old swimming hole' where he that some announcement en was wont to wash off aa it were the vil hpat and grime of tbe day. But It Is'l f6W day5 not always convenient to leave and i go this ideal spol. and consequenty the swim and all Us health-giving attributes is neglected.

some time within the next two years, clear and concise man-1 distribution among the Bremen. La- Unfortunately, we cannot offer yon swim In our tank, but we can and dn urgo you to come In and take a shower. Our shower room is kept clean and sanitary, and we maintain a constant supply of hot water. After The matter of establishing com- who jouraeysd to New York state yes- for re-selling to the public and in rt stations in the center of the city lerday. Those who made the trip less than half an hour after it had were Councilmen William F.

Grenier been offered for sale every article and William Anderson of tho food been purchased, committee. Councilman Albert Fran fort stations in the center of the city was considered andT discussed. date and front. Tne president's signature and the signature of the officers issuing ihe certificate are across tbe extreme bottom. This certificate is to be released by celve a supply from (he Springfield Adams The city ot Scheneotady has pur- chere ot" the North Adams Wholesale a sed 1S carloads of army food and company who along for the pur- I Practically all bas been sold, the salp pose of comparing array food prices I ending tonight.

wilh prices asked by local grocers, two Beans, peas and tomatoes have I local newspapermen and Dr. A. K. Proven the most popular food articles 'ood Is made through the fire stations, with the flrcasen act- as clerks and so busy have tbe Ihe War Department Immediately and 1 Boom of A'dams, who made an Investi- i Schenectajjy. the local recruiting station is to re- i sation upon behalf ot the selectmen ot I Sale of the f.

i I firs. When Ihe food committee and IBRD CERTIFICATES CM BE SECURED IN CITY top? of the newly authorized and certificate has been received Asbe of the local re- liUog station and every man who wounded white In the sere- el United States In receive one of these certll he certificate, designed Department, Is Inches in size and phed In plain, sober colors. At the of the certificate Is a picture, peelally painted for tbe War De- rtttent by E. H. Blashfield whose In the national capital has forth unlimited praise, of a shown" tbrongh the Art InsrUute ain who stopped before one of ihe "old masters" and, after a 0 ne.

Ing the beanty nnd value of the The local dclrpation was cordialiy tnre, said: dearie, won't you received by Vincent Connoley, who Is promise to remember nil I hnve told in Charge of the government goods voa nbout this picture?" The young SIm f1 i and he nished the party with considerable in- I attached to the order covering that I offense. PramlK With a A Clilcsgo boy of sis was who, with the flat edge ot sword. Is striking him across shoulders in the same manner at kings accorded the rank ot in the olden days Bead Columbia stands several ranks ldiftre who are at present arms, shown all soldiers who are honored with a decoration. The icknound shows a huge flag draped memory ct the faUon heroes and hopeful promise train." nev to I win i' vmi Jl! bring me i tained in Pcheneotarty. They there- Itflull Prices I fore abandoned the Albany tour and The retail grocery business in I journeyed to Scbeaectady.

I Srhenerady has been greatly affected Government warehouses In Schenec- (oo(i Chief Gates lady occupy 10 large hiiiMincs and i tinned, remarking that a friend in JJ50.000.000 worth of army r(Kpr business told him his re- of which a off in oce week, represents canned good, ar Prices 6 a ji stores have taken I a sharp decline. Chief Gates said I that bacon that was sellng for 5 0 cents a pound before the a fond I sale started Is now i in a stores at 35 cents a pound. I The people of Schenectady a wtih the res-jit of at Ihe fire stations loud in their praise of one 'has used plenty of soap and hot water, one emerges feeling like a new man. Come In and use your privilege and let us help you to keep physically fit twelve months of the year. Yours for more "pep," Russell A.

Cumil, Physical Director. WEEK DAY TRJ1NS WILL BE PUT BACK NOR DAY Tbe same schedules which have been observed during tbe strike for passenger service continued today on the B. M. w.tb the exception that a branch train from Rutland, which during the strike bas been hold a pabllc mass meeting on the evening of Friday, August 29th, at which time tw.o prominent labor advocates will speak. OBITWRY tural college at who spoke on "Tho world view in agriculture and country life." M1ss Florence Ward gave a very Interesting talk on tho home demonstration work as the farm bureau the couciy.

She presttit- cleraly the Importance of tais work and the great number of women who were being benefited by tho me demonstration agents through- iut the United States. The new county agcmts, F. A Carroll of Mercer county, N. was introduced. Summer county, appointed'to take W.

H. McKee'6 place on the'bureau staff also spoke. i only as Junction, far as Hoosfck went through Troy today for tbe first time Mrs. Andrew Watt. Mrs.

Agnes B. Watt, wife of Andrew Watt and a resident of this city, died last evening In North Grafton. after an illness of some duration, according to word received In this city today. Mrs. Watt lived here for many years, and during that time, established many friendships which have endnred during her absence.

Since her removal to Norlh Grafton several years ago, she had a frequeni visitor In this city, and is well remembered hy many of her friends. Mrs. Watt leaves a daughter, Miss Isabelle A. Walt of Cliff street, this city. The body Is td ar- about 8:45 o'clock and the fuierai arrangements will announced days.

Leaving Troy at 5.15 I on, nlthouRh at the outset be I made it clear lhat food for North Ad- ams would have to bo purchased Dr. Wright's office 1s opea daily tie top are the following words: repairing glasses during his vaca- 3olumbia Gives to Her Sens the Ac- ot New Chivalry of Hu- Tbe name, rank and or- ot the soldier receiving tba is written on the below Is printed, "Served With or ta the War With Germany and Dr. Wright's office Is open dally tor repairing glasses during his vaca- center By Uonday he week-day passenger Rervice on the B. ft M. will ba TM' nni be Pre-strhe basis, and a cllrl of service will end.

Tomorrow, the trains which leave through noslon as that stored in Sche- lhe fooc1 Bargains offered. nectady is intended for to New i In 'ng army food Chief Gates 'restored, has arranged a melhnd wherehr a hcre west bo-jnd at 5.42 p. purchase of over 550 must receive 2 -25 west hound, will not We have a supply of "I'm Forever have an opportunity to choose the Wonnded In Action at anj Blowing Bubbles." The Phonograph i rious Ibey want included in tef is name of, the battle. Shop, 3i Boak their carload or more order and Mr. highly their arc "loud in "their' nere a 0 o'clock in the afternoon and ro.turn at 8.55 o'clock will be but trains which leave York state cities and ton nas a a ffed a melhnd whereby a hcre west bo-jnd at 5.42 p.

m. and Terms of Puroh.iso purchase of over 550 must receive 2 2 5 west hound, will not run. Mr. Connoley told how the army 15 sanction to prevent food About 1500 cars of freight re- food is sold on 30 days' consignment I (1ea ers buying up the supplies. mained at tbe west ot the divi- icrnif.

thus allowing the making I Schenectady grocer through anil 1000 at the eastern end. to a lo dispnsc of the toed he- a nc ot several succeeded moved today, but every effort Is for? hiving to pay for it. Purchasers of canned corn be ng mads by the road to avoid con- 1 11 i Gates Tel to his store and gesiioa. Freight a i will proba- eiunfling the purchase price bly ha back to normal la about 10 the corr later. The Rcvtnge.

W. H. Campbell had his fortone told week by one of the who have been ID this neighborhood lately. While he was setting some gasoline ot the Halsey garage, preparatory to trip to Albany, he upproached by one of the fortune tellers, who asknd for money. On bis refusal to "corae across" she told him he wonld have bud lack the rest of the day.

And sure enough, he had gone only a short distance whtn the rear trie ot his car i Seen the Magee Victory; it's a little dandy. H. A. HBrle fc De 'Enjoy Writing? In aa editorial on the financial rewards of the late Amelia B. Barr the Kew York World sets forth that sheer love of writing always produces the best results.

"We object," says tho Son. "A canvass of writers who achieve the best results, onr gness Is, wonld show that nine-tenths of them don't love tn write. There Is good deal of bnnk sbont it. and It Is hard to get honest answers; many writers are afraid to say the; don't enjoy tht writing Job." Obedient Winifred. Winifred was fn tbe habit of visit Ing neighbor and coming home with, her bands full of chocolates.

I remonstrated with her abont It nnd the day iftfr the stood by the neighbor's door tnd Mid: "My mother says Pm not coaie In if you are brily, hot not bcsy, and the says I must nevet aisk for chocolates." A moment's ind then she spoke wlnningly: "Eul yon haven't any chocolates, have --Eichange. Definition of Ktndnew. The 'teacher 6f the Intermediate room had been trying to teach htr pupils the vnlue of many such as truthfulness, honesty, kindness, etc. To test their knowledge she gave them an examination, asking for definitions for these virtues. youngster defined kindness in this way: "Kindness Is being kind to every human croture from a cnt OB id".