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THE GREAT WAR DAY BY DAY. (Associated Press Summary.) FRIDAY. At last accounts Field Marshal Haig was holding and consolidating the salient positions won from the Germans in Wednesday's battle East of Ypres, the extension of which would give him a dominating point from which to operate against the Ostend-Lille railroad and also a posi tion flanking both the northern and southern parts of Crown Prince Rup preeht of Bavaria's line. All the commanding positions taken by the English, Scotch and Austral ians in the latest drive have been firmly held by them, despite numer ous furious counter-attacks deliver ed with huge effectives, in which the Germans suffered terrible losses in men killed or wounded. The Berlin of ficial communication reports that to the east of Ypres the British artillery again has assumed the proportions of drum-fire which is always an indica tion that Haig has in store for the enemy a still further relentless attack against his lines. Crown Prince Frederick William, probably imbued with the idea that at some time he will be able to pierce Gen. Petain's front along the south ern battlv line in France continues here and there to strike violently. His latest attempts has been in the Forest of the A^gonne, where three times he threw his troops sgainst the French men. As on the Chemin des Dames and before Verdun, where similar as saults recently have been made, the efforts of the Germans were fruitless and brought to them only additional heavy casualties. Comparative quiet prevails on all the other battle fronts, although there has been a resumption by the Rus sians of their activities in the Cau casus, where at several points Otto man forces have been defeated. TT IT IT SATURDAY. At a late hour the ban on press dis patches from the Franco-Belgian front apparently had not been raised, and the world was left to guess whether the interdiction was intended to conceal some military movement of prime importance or whether there was a relatively inconsequental rea son for it. The official statements afforded no clue to the mystery. Field Marshal Haig's report in the forenoon, for in stance, was of the routine character that ordinarily excites no comment, merely announcing reciprocal artillery fire. The Berlin statement was simi larly unilluminating. From the French front there was an absence of any interesting news, except that violent artillery activity was reported east of the Meuse, in the Verdun region. The official statement from Rome shows General Cadorna giving his in fantry rein again, with the result that an important gain was effected in the Montesan Gabriele region, northeast of Gorizia. A surprise attack carried out with complete success gave the Italians a line rectified to their advantage be tween Sella di Dol and the northern slopes of Montesan Gabriele, 224 prisoners and a few machine guns be ing captured in the operation. The new line was solidly maintained in the face of several Austrian counter attacks. The Italian aeroplanes were again of importance, the airmen once more sweeping over the Austrian naval base at Pola, where the arsenal and submarine base were bombed by a big squadron. Austrian military estab lishments in the Carso zone were al so successfully attacked from the air. How heavy the fighting was on the British front in Flanders, and north ern France during September, despite the absence of attacks on a large scale its closing days ,is indicated by the figures of British casualty list re ported during the month, showing a total of 104,598, of which the killed comprised 18,938. These figures com pare with total casualties of 59,811 for August and 119,549 for Septem ber a year ago, the third month of the Somme battle. Friday night's German air raid on England was an abortive affair, and costly for the Germans, resulting in negligible material damage and no casualties, as far as reported. The airmen were unable to reach London, the alert and effective work of the British antiVaircraft guns, and air forces setting up a barrier which was not pierced, while two of the German machines were shot down on the coast. H If n SUNDAY. The veil of secrecy which has hung over the operations along the Brit ish front in Belgium and northern France since the latter part of the week still remains impenetrable, so far as tht news offerings of the Brit ish war office are concerned. Since Friday nothing except brief statements have reached the outside world from ""Field Marshal Haig's headquarters. Saturday night's re port chronicles the repulse of three German attacks in the Ypres sector, with losses to the attackers, including a number of prisoners and sever:' 1 machine puns. The Germans, the Brit ish statement says, after heavily bom barding their objectives, employed a thick smoke tvarrage to cloak their ad vance and also used flame-throwing apparatus. The artillery activity con tinues between the Ypres-Comines ca nal and Zonnebeke and in the Nieu port sector. The Berlin official communication ol Sunday characterizes the artillery duel along the Belgian coast and south ward to the Ypres-Comines canal as "severe." Berlin also indicates thai the British troops are keeping the en emy on the alert by stabs at various points from J-cconnoitering parties? those little forays that always make the Germans anxious as to coming events. Meanwhile, with the French and Germans still engaged in the usual ar tillcry battles along the southern front in France, ""the Italians have start ed another big offensive against the Austrians on the Isonzo front where for a fortnight virtual quietude had prevailed. On the Sainsizza plateau height positions have been stormed and taker, by Gen. Cadorna's forces and 1,409 prisoners captured. By their new successes the Italians have brought their line almost to the bridgehead of the Chiappovano river near Podlaca and Madoni, which also gives them possession of nearly all of the southeastern portion of the pla teau. The Austrians, realizing the strategic value of the Italian gain, have delivered extremely heavy coun ter attacks, but to no purpose. Like wise fruitless have been attempts to dislodge the Italians from the south ern slopes of Monte San Gabriele. Daily the Italians continue their aerial bombardment of Austrian po sitions. The great fortress of Pola again has received a visit and enemy depots at Birie, near Nabresina, north east of Triest on the Gulf of Triest, have been bombed. A stronger hold has been obtained by the British on Bagdad through the capture from the Turks of the main Ottoman position in the region of Re madie. The Ottoman general Ahmed Bey, his staff and several thousand men were taken prisoner and a large quantity of guns and ammunition was captured. AVIATION CAMP TO BE NAMED FOR ERIC ELLINGTON The aviation camp locatcd at Hous ton, Texas, is to be named for Lieu tenant Eric Ellington, of Clayton, in recognition of the services this young man rendered the government, and who lost his life while making a flight in an aeroplane in California. This information was received here this week by relatives of Lieutenant Ellington in a telegram from the edi tor of the Chronicle, of Houston, in forming them of the action cf the War Department, and requesting a photograph and a biography to be used as a special article in the Sun day edition of that paper. This is a fitting and deserving hon or to the memory of one who gave his life <o the advancement of a branch of the service that is today playing such an important part in tht great war in which we are now engaged, and had he lived Lieutenant Elling ton would have been in the position to have served his country most worthily. ? Clayton News. NOTICE. The undersigned having qualified as Administrator, C. T. A., on the es tate of Gaston Little, deceased, here by notifies all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to me duly verified on or be fore the 2nd day of October, 1918 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery; and all persons in debted to said estate will make im mediate payment. This 1st day of Octobor, 1917. D. J. LITTLE, Administrator, C. T. A. NOTICE OF SUMMONS. North Carolina, Johnston County, Selma Township. Lee Henry Co. vs. V. P. Brown. The defendant above named will take notice that a summons in the above named action was issued against said defendant on the 10th day of July by R. W. Etheredge, a Justice of the Peace of Johnston County. North Carolina, for the sum of Eighteen Dollars ($18.00) due said Plaintiff by account which summons is returnable before R. W. Etheredge the above Justice of the Peace at his office at Selma, N .C., in said County and in Selma township on the 15tn day of October, 1917. The defendant will also take notice that a warrant of attachment was issued on the same day against the property. This the 15th day of Sept., 1917. R. W." ETHEREDGE, Justice of the Peace. Always the greatest possible value al the price WE are joining with the progressive merchants from coast to coast who are this week making a special display of Styleplus suits and overcoats. For three years the makers have maintained Styleplus at SI 7 in the face of war conditions. They bought in advance, operated on an increasingly larger scale, and thus kept costs down. When the United States entered the war the fabric market underwent violent changes. To meet these new conditions a $21 grade was added, thus insuring you an even wider selection in fabrics and models. Style plus all-wool fabrics + perfect fit + expert workmanship + guaranteed wear N. B. GRANTHAM, Smithfield, N. C. NOTICE OF SUMMONS. North Carolina, County of Johnston, In Justice of Peace Court, Before R. E. Richardson. Roberts Atkinson Company, Inc. vs. Lemuel Jordan. The defendant in the above action will take notice that an action enti tled as above, has been commenced in the Justice of Peace Court, before R. E. Richardson, J. P., for the recovery of $88."0, due for merchandise sold and delivered to the defendant, and the defendant will further take notice that said summons is returnable be fore said Justice of Peace at his of fice at Selma, N. C., in said county and in Selma township, on the :51st day of October, 1917, at ten o'clock, A. M., at which time the said defend ant is required to appear before the said R. E. Richardson, J. P., and an swer or demur to the complaint of the plaintiff or the plaintiff will apply to the court for relief demanded in said complaint. This September 29th, 1917. R. E. RICHARDSON, Justice of Peace. RAY & COCKERHAM, Attorneys. LOOK AT OUR WORK SHOES for men ? $3.00 to $5.00. N. B. Grantham. NOTICE OF SALE OF TOWN LOTS. Under and by virftie of an order and judgment of the Superior Court of Johnston County, made on the 12th day of September, 1917, in the Spe cial Proceeding entitled, "Ella San ders, widow, and Willie Sanders, et als, Heirs at Law of Hardie D. San ders, deceased. Ex Parte," the under signed, Commissioner, will, on Satur day, the 20th day of October, 1917, at two o'clock P. M., at the Court House door of said County, in the town of Smithfield, N. C., offer for sale to the highest bidder, for Cash, the follow ing lots and lands, to-wit: Situate in the County and State aforesaid, and on the East side of the A. C. L. Railroad immediately op posite the Depot in the town of Smithfield, and being parts of the sub division of the H. M. Barnes land plat of which subdivision is recorded in Book "Z" No. 12, page 273, Registry of Johnston County; and TRACT NO. 1, Being all of Lots Nos. 9 and 10, and parts of Lots Nos. 15 and 16, making up a lot of land 50 by 150 feet, and on which is sit uate a five-room dwelling; TRACT NO. 2, Being all of Lot No. 26, being 30 by 155 feet; TRACT NO. 3, Beintr all of Lot No. 27, being 25 by 140 feet; TRACT NO. 4, Being all of Lot No. 11, being 25 by 100 feet. This 14th day of September, 1917. ED. F. WARD, Commissioner. Comfort, Economy, Satisfaction Comfort in the feel of well fitting clothes. I conomy in quality that gives the limit in wear and service, at a moderate price. Satisfaction in knowing you are well dressed. You'll find these and more in "Shield Brand" Clothes That's the reputation they have maintained for nearly twenty years That's why we sell them. New Fall Patterns ready to show now. Come in and bhL tbem anyway. MakesToast >BGoBetter The Luzianne Guarantee : If, after using the contents of a can, you are not satisfied in every respect, your gro cer will refund your money. Crisp, crunchy toast done to a golden brown, spread with rich, creamy butter ? that and a cup of good, old Luzianne. There's a breakfast in itself that's hard to beat ? mighty hard. You buy a can of Luzianne today. If it doesn't go better and farther than any other coffee at the price, your grocer will refund your money, without question or quibble. Ask for profit-sharing catalog. offee The Peily-Taylor Company, New Orleans An ad in The Herald Brings Resul Try Just One. INEIA/ OOOKS We have just received a large lot of new books, including the newest novels and popu lar sellers of the past few years. HERALD BOOK STORE Smithfield, N. C.
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