Last Word From The Front Reports Stiff German Resistance
United Press reports strong German resistance along the Vesle as French patrols cross the river bearing machine guns and grenades. Muizon near Rheims sees fighting and French forces push back Germans while artillery harasses Allied troops. Violent clashes at Bauter farm and near Rheims station occur as Germans fail to recapture.
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United Press
Vesle
Muizon
Rheims
Bauter Farm
Administration Notice for James A. Vankirk Estate
On 6 July 1918, letters of administration were issued to W. H. Vankirk for the estate of James A. Vankirk, deceased. All claims must be presented within the legal period. Residence: R. F. D. No. Ravenna, Fannin County, Texas. Bates Improved Anticeptic Liniment.
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James A. Vankirk
Ravenna
Fannin County
Texas
W. H. Vankirk
Germans Make Temporary Stand With Americans
German artillery surged on American lines and roads and machine gun fire rose near Fismes, now held by U S forces. American patrols crossed the Vesle and moved north from Fismes toward Mareuil en Dolore region in a brief defense.
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Fismes
Vesle
Mareuil-en-Dole Regio
Land for sale in South Texas and nearby farms
If you want to go south we offer 3,000,000 acres for sale across 25 counties in South Texas. match your land, price and terms. Also two cheap houses in Bonham and several good farms in Fannin. See McRae & Stephens.
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South Texas
Bonham
Fannin
McRae & Stephens
Allied troops cross Vesle establish two bridgeheads near Fismes
Paris reports Allied forces reach the Vesle River with two strong bridgeheads at Basoches and Jorchery while German losses near Fismes are described as severe. Allied material includes about 1.5 million 77 mm shells. Since July 15, eighty-seven German divisions, totaling about 1,044,000 men, have been engaged, including forty-seven in the Marne pocket.
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Paris
Vesle
Basoches
Fismes
Jorchery
Marne
Red Cross Auction at Edhube Next Thursday Night
A Red Cross auction is planned in Edhube next Thursday night with ladies serving refreshments and proceeds supporting relief work.
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RED Cross
Edhube
Fire destroys Cedar Street residence of Senator Gibson
Yesterday at 10 o clock the Cedar street home of Senator Gibson and much of its contents were burned. Basel Gibson and a friend were staying there. a cook was preparing breakfast when the roof fire erupted, likely from a faulty flue. Firemen arrived quickly but the house was consumed, first floor goods saved while second floor contents burned. Loss unsettled but reportedly insured. The fire department thanks John A. Agnew for a liberal morning check.
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Senator Gibson
Cedar Street
Basel
Germans Lose 300000 to 350000 in Summer Losses
London reports unofficial German casualties since July 15 total between 300000 and 350000, with about 40000 captured. Allied losses are described as certainly much less.
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London
Meet German Resistance 10 Day Meet French Front
Paris Aug 5 The French troops have met German resistance everywhere north of the Vesle according to the War Office communiqué. The light French elements that crossed the Vesle encountered German resistance at all points. The battle front reports no additional significant developments.
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United Press
Paris
the Vesle
War Office
Vesle
I Thank You Voters of Precinct No 1 for Primary Vote
A candidate thanks voters for the July 27 primary vote. He says he is second in the race and asks for support in the second primary. He promises to serve faithfully regardless of friends or relatives and to have no pets if elected.
No Red Cross Tonight Due to Closed Rooms
The Red Cross rooms will not open tonight and workers need not come. Message from CHAS. HALSELL.
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RED Cross
Mrsa. Chas. Halsell
Casualties over 800 in great offensive report today
Washington Aug 5 American casualties from the great offensive begin to pour in. Names of 407 announced today with 209 more expected this afternoon. Of those, 203 killed in action, 37 died of wounds, 9 of disease, 1 airplane accident, 6 from other causes. Marine casualties total 10 with 9 killed in action and 1 died of wounds. The Second Annual Fannin County Baptist Encampment at Ivanoe August 10 to 25 postponed until further notice.
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United Press
Washington
Fannin County
Ivanhoe
J. A. Duckworth
Raid near Arras reported by Haig
London reports a successful raid near Arras and German artillery activity in Flanders as Haig issues an update dated August 5, noting Allied operations and ongoing bombardments in the theater.
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United Press
London
Arras
Flanders
Haig
Large Bonham Crowd Sees Fortieth Army Departure
A large Monday crowd in Bonham gathered as forty five local men from across Fannin County left for military service. Rev Ernest Quick of the First Baptist church gave each departing man a New Testament and offered words of encouragement amid a programless farewell. Names include Lullis, Lassiter, Hintz, Marler, Sasser, Clayton, Leatherwood, Ward, Alexander, Strickland, Haynes, Daniel, Carter, Neilson, Ely, Bodine, Gower, Williams, Durst, Tefteller, Hutton, Robinson, Marchant, Tyler, Blanton, Henslee, Ward, Atkins, Lee, Wilson, DeBoard, Highfill, Barnes, Hutchison, Evans, Epperson, Rains, White, and Taylor with home towns Honey Grove, Bonham, Ladonia, Trenton, Wolfe City, Savoy, Paris, and others.
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Bonham
Ernest Quick
First Baptist Church
John M. Lullis
Honey Grove
Adair Lassiter
Lamasco
Willis Lassiter
Paul J. Hintz
Roy H. Marler
Jon C. Sasser
Jos. V. Clayton
Earl L. Leatherwood
Edward Ward
Ladonia
Albert G. Alexander
Geo. W. Strickland
Leo Haynes
Eddie W. Daniel
Lad
Ector
Wm. R. Taylor
Frank Underwood
Ravenna
W. L. Marchant
Dodd City
Elmer J. Tyler
Jas. L. Dooley
Monkstown
Jesse M. Blanton
Trenton
R. C. L. Henslee
Wolfe City
Andrew J. Ward
Savoy
Elbert N. Atkins
Walter V. Lee
Willie V. Wilson
Leonard
Mack R. DeBoard
John C. Highfill
Valley View
Woodley O. Barnes
Henry E. Hutchison
Paris
Harvey E. Evans
Blue Ridge
Melvin Epperson
Windom
Edgar R. Rains
Roy V. White
Carson
Floyd Green
Sidney M Taylor
For Sale In Town and Country Service Cars
Rogers Woodward Roberts Co advertises hay and cheap out of town tripe with phone numbers and addresses. J F Berryhill offers items, and Emmett Thompson promotes a nearly new Monroe roadster. Steger Mill listed among the notices.
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Rogers, Woodward & Roberts Co
J. F. Berryhill
Emmett Thompson
Steger Mill
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