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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
GRADUATION and
RECEPTION, Angus,
IA STATE HOSPITAL
Four Nurses Receive Diploma
Tuesday Evening-Exercisel
Followed by Reception ans
Dancing Occasion Is VerJ
Enjoyable a

The chapel of the Augusta State hos
occasion Tuesday evening when a larg
number Of people assembled to witnes
the annual graduating exercises of ii
Training School for Nurses connecte
with the hospital and to enjoy the recep
ton which followed, among those pres
ent being the officials of the institution
and the members of the board Of trus
tees with the exception Of DR.. Hegar,,
The chapel was tastefully decorated wit
flowers in honor of the occasion and pre-
scented very pretty appearance.
The exercises began at s o'clock with
selection by the Hospital orchestra
which was followed by an excellent ad
dress to the graduates by Supt. Torres
c. Tyson of the institution, then afte
another selection by the orchestra Hor
Willis E. Parsons Of Foxcroft, chairma
of the board of trustees. with an appro
pirate address presented to the gradu
ates their diplomas. The members Of TIL
class numbered four. they being Mami'
Magoon Hartman of Crawford, Gladyl
Iona Nichols of Nicholsville, y. s.. ElN
"a Irene Scribner of Brookton and Al
berta Jane Wade of Augusta. The exer
cises closed with prayer by Rev. Clay
ton D. Boothby of the South Parish Con
gregational church.
Following the exercises Of graduSttqs
reception was5held and dancing ~
enjoyed until midnight. large numls
Of people PARTICIPATING Music was fur
nished by the Hospital orchestra. TIL
occasion was one that viii long be re
membered by all who were present a,
one of the most enjoyable social event
of the spring season. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

London. June S, 1920 PxM.-Eirtual-
f. the entire western line Of battle. ex-
cept those portions held by the Bel
CLANS and the Germans. has been the
scene of what would appear TO be
series Of offensive movements Initial
ed by the French. In the region Of Ar
ras. the French have extended the area
Of their attack. while they are press
ing all along the front from the angle
Of the Aisne and the Disc in north
erIy direction as far as the British po-
sitions near LaBassee where the Brit
ism forces are lying apparently quies-
cent.
French Successes
For the past three weeks the French
have been advancing slowly but stead
lily in the country Immediately north
of Arras. Here they met a determined
resistance from the formidable Ger
man work known as The Labyrinth"
Fart Of which, however. is now in their
control. The French have been gather
Ing in prisoners At Hebuterne they
have taken some 40 and al Scissors 80
more.
Desperate German counter attacks.
according to the French report. have
been made. but without success and
with terrible losses TO the attackers.
The = German official announcement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
LITCHFIEID

CORNER-The pupils Of Lincoln schqll
gave a very interesting entertained
Wednesday evening. The recitations a.
singing showed that they had been car
fully trained by their teacher. M
Helen Mitchell. The dialogues were yetj
entertaining and showed much talent q
the part OF tho little ones. Ice crs1!
and cake were on Gale after the exere
The graduation exercises q Litc4hN
academy took place at the church Thur
day evening. The beautiful decprations
made the church building look ve1
pleasant. The graduation exercises ~
Elected great credit on the training giyes
by the Principal. Leon Cash. and the =
sistant, Miss Katherine Kindnck. ais
the elocution steacher. Miss Mabel Tan
There was music by Drinkwater,s or.
ehestra also vocal music by male quar-.
tet from Bates College. A vocal solo BY
Mr.. Hinton was much enjoyed. The d.
plomas were conferred by c. Maxcy Kin
drick. district superintendent Of schools
in very pleasing manner. After thu
exercises a reception was held in the
church.
The Sunday Memorial service was heis
at the church Sunday morning. May ~
Rev. Christian Won Tobel preached 4
very interesting and appropriate sermoa
Sunday afternoon Mr.. Won Tobei spreaes
ed the baccalaureate sermon to the graf
uating class of Litchfeld academy. Noca
solos by DR.. Sawyer Of Lewiston Wild
Miss Angie Starbird as pianist we's
very much enjoyed.
Mrs. Moulton returned Sunday from .
weeks vacation with Dr. Moultons
mother.
Prof. Warren Smith Of Chicago AMI
family are staying with his father. AZ
Smith.
Sunday. June 6, Rev. Charles Harea
secretary OF the Maine Missionary Sousl
ty. preached at the Congregatiocs
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
LITTLE Principally
OF LICHTEkSTEIN
DECLARES NEUTRALITY

Zurich. Switzerland, June s.-tVia Par-s,
10 70 A M).-The principality Of Aich-
tenstein nominally a sovereign state but
in reality connected by treaties. a Gus
toms union and Geographic and postal
communication with Austria Hungary,
has declared its neutrality in the war
Consequently the Swiss government,
with the consent of France, is allowing
the transit for Lichtenste.n OF wheat en-
tering French ports. The principally IS
located between Austria and Switzerland
Il has an area Of s5 square miles and a
population Of about 100 persons, almost
al! devoted to agriculture.
Austria-Hungary has notified Switzer-
land that L!chtenstein is under its cen
sorship. Geographic and postal. and thai
IL is within the Aus,ro-Hungarian thea
tire of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
BANGOR MAN Gets LETTER FROM
BROTHER, WOUNDED At HILL SO

200 yards in our front. The next came
100 and then I heard a humm piopp
about two yards from me and SO we
got into the dug-out. Then we heard
one come humming overhead. Bang, it
hit the corner of one Of the 3. G. par
ties billet. ] ran over. but no one was
hit. There were women and children
in house on the block and they cried
some.
II got back to the dug-out. Hum
| hum-bang just behind us it rained iron
for while. then one hit our ammuni-
ton wagon and it went up Is feet
and came down on the dug-out belong
ing to A section. The wagon was full,
there being 3s shells in it altogether
They dropped ten around US that didn't
explode at all.
"On Sunday, April 4. had six eggs
for breakfast. for which paid about
50. On April 16, passed through Ypres
on way to the Valley Of Death. north
east Of Ypres. Lots Of fine buildings
were smashed in Ypres. We relieved
French battery.
ION the 18th I saw a German plane
brought down by one Of our own. l
| could hear the big fellows going over
head for Ypres. They sounded like an
English express.
"On the goth we were called out at
A. M. I just had bathing suit and
shirt on and it was pretty chilly /
carried my clothes and dressed on the
gun. We were out only Is or 90 min
utes and just fired one round. It was
an s. o. S. call.
"On the 21st. the Germans set fire
to First Brigade headquarters 100
yards on our left. One of our drivers
was with the horses one half mile in
our rear and was hit in the leg.
I'VE were in heavy bombardment
on the 22nd. Lines pressed on flank.
We were as in bottle. At p NJ.
the bullets were dropping around
pretty thick. We were infiladed
I'VE got our rifles out thinking we
might be cut off. They were using the
gas. Could just feel it in my eyes.
nothing much where We were, but the
sky line was yellow with the beastly
stun of to our left. We were ordered
to get guns ready to be moved. The
horses came up and while waiting to
move. I was talking to q fellow when
he got hit In the arm. I got behind
my horse after that. Hadn't gone far
when down came a horse In the gun
We got her out and as the sergeant
went to get on his horse. it leaped and
fell dead in ditch. The bullets were
whistling around. Next day we went
into action at A M, was wounded
at A. NJ. Jim's letter tells the rest
Of my experience getting into the hos
pital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
Maine UN|vERSAL|ST CONVENTION
AT AUBURN REPORT BY REV, I.F.
ALB|0N--TW0 DAYS. PROGRAM

routine work. Tho address Of welco1ne
was by DR.. G. NJ. 'Twitchell Of this city,
former president Of the. convention. The
response was by Prof y. NJ. Carroll. Of
Bates College. The elec,,on Of officers
will come on Wednesday morning.
The annual convention Of the Maine
Universalists was opened Monday eve
ming at the Elm street church with a
large number present from all over the
State.
Rev. Dwight A. Bell Of West Paris
presided and devotional exercises were
conducted by Rev. Clifford D. Newton OF
Bridgton. Addresses were given by Rev.
N. 8. Nash Of Boston, agent Of the Uni
versalist Publishing Co.. ana Rev. F. G.
Leining Of Biddeford. president OF the
Terry Beach Universalist Summer
School.
The Women's Missionary Society held
. conference Monday afternoon at the
home Of Rev. r. r. Johonnet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

George r. Morrison. aged so years,
a ship carpenter, died Monday at Bath.
Mr.. Morrison was born In Phippsburg.
a son of John and Hannah Morrison.
He spent eight years in yards along
the California coast and was for a
few years employed in the Mare Island
Navy Yard. He went to Bath 81
years ago. A widow and one daughter,
Mrs. Charles w. Lee Of West Bath.
survive. Funeral services were held
at P. NJ. Tuesday at his home. 2
Weeks street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Auburn. Me-, June s.-Not a little spe-
cial interest and entirety favorable dis
cussion were caused at the Maine Uni
versalist convention today by the report
Of Rev. James F. Albion Of Portland
for the committee on evangelism.
'"The policy and plan consistently con-
ceived and theoretically pushed for
ward" said DR.. Albion, lis not to save
men from impending doom. but to build
up in them spiritual life. secure at
tendance and support Of church services
Of worship and lead young people into
the church.
There are many men and women who
few years ago cared only for the So
cial side Of the church, who are now
deeply interested in the spiritual side"
The morning session was devoted to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
Mrs. LYMAN A. Nichols Of Bath.

Mrs. Lyman A. Nichols. who was
killed Sunday in an automobile acci-
dent near willimantic, Conn. was born
in Bath, a daughter Of the late Mr..
and Mrs. CHARLES T. Lord, and was
graduated from the old High school.
The husband, a son, Harvey of New
York, and daughter, Ruth of SPRING
field, Mass; also two brothers, Fred
II. Lord of West Bath and Arthur NJ.
Lord of Woolwich, and two sisters,
Mrs Henry G. Hodgdon and Mrs. John
Morse, both of Bath. survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

nouncement in the Illinois Senate this
afternoon of the resignation Of VIII
liam j Bryan. For nearly an hour
business was suspended and members
made speeches, some paying tribute to
Mr.. Bryan's character and ability and
others criticizing him for resigning lat
this time of Stress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
(Bangor Commercially

I've go, shrapnel in my back or
chest somewhere, anyway it went in
ny hack and perhaps it will remain
there" writes Corp howard Reid. ar
tiileryman with the First Canadian
contingent, who was wounded at the
battle Of Hill 60. 10 his brother. David
Field. assistant secretary Of the Ban
gor Y. II. G. a. L am in the Royal
infrmary at Huddersdeld. Eng. / may
be invalided home. but can't say yet.
Il can tell you my travels now. We
landed in St. Nazaire in Southern
France. Feb. 13. entrained and had
three days ride in box cars. There
were 10 men in OUTS. SO we had lots of
room. We detrained at Ashburgh and
marched to Bore, about five miles and
Is miles from the firing line
On Monday. March /. we left for
the firing line, relieving battery
Royal Horse artillery. Pretty soft job
in a comfortable dug-out. On the
fourth, the timber gunner and I were
sitting behind the gun cleaning the
breech when a shell burst in front and
piece hit the gun ping We got
into dug out in safety.
SheIIed Field Kitchen.
Il was in charge of our gun the first
week and we blew up a German field
kitchen at IL noon, Friday. March 5.
On the seventh. the Germans dropped
shells on a billet 100 yards on our
right and the soldiers had to beat 1t
to safety. On the 18th, l watched
Germans shell one Of our aeroplanes.
Couldn't hit it, though.
'On the 18th 1 was promoted to cor
poraL I went to the horse lines and
the rats used to run over US as we
slept in the barn. Our gun was moved
from 2400 yards from the Germans to
500 yards in case the infantry had to
retire.
Il was at the horse lines when a
shell came into the pantry. no one
hurt. On March 81, went to Belgium
in advanced position. While passing
across road, bling bullet went sail
ing past. I found out this spot was
marked and we didn't trust the inhab-
itants.
"On the 22nd, we played the B. c.
regiment football. We won, 3 to /.
Through our glasses, we could see the
beux.
Shells Landing Near.
"On March %, we were relieved
from the forward gun and took a po-
sition- at the 2400 yard range. At s
p. NJ. I saw a high explosive burst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
commencement at Washington Norm al

Following is the program Of Com
menceent week at the Washington
Normal school at Machias: Wednesday,
June 9-Teaching exercises. 9 to L.
and 1870 to SIS; class party (admis-
sion by ticket only, Assembly hall. s
O'Clock. Thursday. June 10-Class
day and reception, Assembly hall, 8
o'clock. Friday. June Liberalization
exercises. Phenix Opera house, 2.30;
Alumni banquet. Universalist church,
$50; model school graduation, Assem-
bly, hall, o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
AID IS RUSHED TO
SubDUE BIG FOREST
FIRE AT CHERRYF|ELD

CherryheId Me, June Fire Warden
Williams of Great Pond and a big crew
of men are making desperate efforts to
subdue big forest>firs which + raging
at the intersections Of Township "a. 80, 80
and 40 not far from here. The greatest
damage has been done on Township "a.
A crew Of men has been sent from here
to aid in the fight, and unless the blaze
was gotten under control Monday still
further help will be sent WORD was re-
ceived from Fire Warden Williams that
he hoped TO check the fire during the
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
Crew from Old Town

Old Town, Ne. June IA crew Of Il
men left here Monday morning by rail
for Costigan, from where they will be
taken across country to aid in fighting
the woods fire on Township "a. not far
from Cherryfield. Arrangements have
been made to send more men from here
by automobiles and teams in case they
are needed. It was understood here that
Fire Warden Williams hoped to check
the flames Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
MT. VERNON

The Young Peoples Improvement Clut
presented the three-act comedy 1.-The
Deacon Entangled' at Dunn's Corner
church last Thursday evening. A good
crowd was present and a good sum OF
money was netted. Solos between the
acts by Lyle Strickland and Mrs. Clyde
Dunn were much enjoyed by the audi
ence. Considerable local talent was dis
played and the comedy was a thorough
success.
Albert G. Gordon has recently pur-
chased fine twin pair Of thoroughbred
gray Durham steers two months old of
Clarence Gilbert Of Greene, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

London, June s. 1885 P. N.-The
Belgian steamer Memapier has been
sent to the bottom by German tor
tedo near the North Foreland. Out
Of 20 persons On board only six were
saved. The captain. his wife and
daughter. the first mate, the pilot and
u members OF the crew lost their
lives.
The Belgian steamer Menapier was
Of l425 net tons and PSI feet long. She
was built in Sunderland in 1905 and
vas owned in Antwerp.
The North Foreland is in Kent coun-
ty. in the North Sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Washington, June S-Advices to the
etate Department today from Vera
Cruz, transmitted a wireless message
from Tampico reporting the capture OF
Tuxpan by Villa forces Sunday. One
British citizen was killed and four
were wounded during the fighting. S.
r. Jones was the person killed. Thorn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
UNITED WoRkMEN ENTERTAIN
Highland Lodge, No. Is, Holds a.
Together" Meeting Tuesday Evsnid.

A "Get Together meeting" Of High.
land Lodge, No. Is. A. o. L. w, ana
friends was held Tuesday evening a,
G. A. R. hall and proved to be inter,
esting and enjoyable. goodly nun.
Der being in attendance. Advisor Coup.
sci L. L. Walton OF Skowhegan and
Grand Trustee Fred E. Beane Of Hal
lowell were present and addressed III,
meeting and thir remarks received
much applause. Music was furnishes
by Billiards. Orchestra. Refreshment
Of ice cream and cake were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
REPORT ONE BRITISH CITIZEN
KILLED--ObRECONS SAID TO have
LOST RIGHT arm IN LEON BATTLE

as Mallard, Mrs. Mallard, their infant
child and A. T. Graves were wounded
while seeking cover.
Consul Silliman at Vera Cruz re-
ported today that General Obregon's
victory over the Villa forces at Leon
appeared to be confirmed. He said it
was reported Oregon had lost his
right arm in the fighting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
James coIIette Drowned at Lincoln.

A sad drowning accident occurred
at the mill of the K. P. P. Co. at Lin
coin Sunday morning when James Col
lette lost his life. Just how it hap
pened isn't exactly known. In com
pany with other workmen he was re-
pairing a dam: he was left alone for a
little while and when the others re
turned he was missing and search re-
vealed his body in the water. Doctors
we're summoned and every means was
used to resuscitate the body but life
was extinct. A widow and two small
children survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
BELGIAN STEAMER and THREE
NORWEGIAN VESSELS ARE SUNK

London. June s. 1915 P. M.-The
Norwegian vessels Trudvang and Su-
perb have been sunk by German sub
marines.
Another Norwegian steamer sunk is
the Glit,ertind. Of 37s tons net. This
vessel was BUILT in 1913 and was 1ss
feet long.
The Trudvang was steamer OF e4e
tons net register. She was buiit at
Bergen in 1897 and was PA feet long.
go feet beam and 13 feet deep.
The Superb was e bark Of 1898 tons
and was built in Glasgow in 1875. She
sailed from Buenos Ayres March 10
for Queenstown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

DR.. Doris II. Presson has returnaa
Augusta after having attended the -,
uating exercises at the woman's Con.
in Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

A meeting Of the members of the
baseball team will be held at o'cos
Thursday afternoon on the Driving p,s
diamond, and all members are requess
to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
New York Money Market

New York. June
Mercantile paper 3ag4 per cent.
Sterling: 60-day bills ALSO demah,
4.7S5O. cables 4.79: france, demand =.
cables 543a: marks, demand SO. csris
go; Tires. demand 5slA cables 5s1; ruoisa
demand 50, cables ST.
Bar silver 49A.
4 Mexican dollars g. -
Government bonds steady. -
Railroad bonds irregular. g.,
Time loans steady: % days q. 80 az g
21627, six months 3633. -
Call money steady: high 2, low L. -
loan 2. closing bid Il. offered at z 6
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
LOCAL BRIEFS

Mrs. william n. Anderson and DIN.
ter Of Portland. formerly Of Augusta :
the guests of Augusta friends 70, !
month Of June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

It is not a question OF nov
much paid for the X. J. 1t ISL
question of how much saved .!
taking the K. J.-Read the ao'
and see. -,.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
EXCITEMENT IN
ILLINOIS SENATE

Springfield, Ill, June S.-Scenes of
great excitement followed the an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

Wanted-Farm hand.
Wanted-Home for boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Since then the official relations OF
Mr.. Bryan with the President and the
other cabinet officers have been some
what strained. although the closest
personal friendship has been maintain
ed. Officials of the administration
were unanimous tonight in their ex-
pressions Of personal regret.
Secretary Tumulty issued a state
ment to that effect and the President
reflected the same sentiment in his
letter. Admiration and praise for the
courageous manner in which Mr.. Bry-
an had fought for and held to his con-
victions were expressed by officials on
every side, including those who had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
Shells Landing Near.

''On March %, we were relieved
from the forward gun and took a po-
sition- at the 2400 yard range. At s
p. NJ. / saw q high explosive burst
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-08-17
HEAVY DROP IN AMERICAN
FARM IMPLEMENT EXPORTS
Fiscal Year Shows Loss of
aty Million Dollars.

Expor, of American agricultural
implements during the fiscal year
just closed totaled approximately
100000 as against $4,000, 600
in the high record year 1918, s21,-
100000 in 1903 and yearly average
of more than $29, 100000 for the last
decade. This loss of trade fell most
heavily upon sales to Europe, but
there were also smaller though sig
nificant decreases N shipments to Ar
gentina and Canada and various
countries of Africa and other Sec
tions of the world.
The European war was doubtless
the dominant factor in the great fall
ing off in exports of agricultural i'm
plements in the fscafyear just ended.
Thus exports of agricultural i'm
plements to European Russia, usually
the greatest of foreign markets for
this class of American manufactures,
practically ceased, as did also those
to Germany, while huge losses like
wise occurred in sales to France and
other European countries.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-08-17
FROGS RAN AT GIRL
IN RED BATH SUIT
Turned Discovery to Advantage and
Captured Many of Bull Jumpers.
A Hot Weather Story.

Frog parties are likely to become
popular with bathers at other inland
water resorts when the experience of
girl clad in a bright red bathing
suit becomes generally known, says
the latest hot weather emanation
from the justly famed Connecticut
town of Winsted.
The girl in scarlet was bathing in
shallow water at Highland lake when
she felt something strike her repeat
eddy. She wondered what it could
be, but a quick glance into the lake
explained all-she saw frogs of all
sizes chasing and jumping at her
scarlet suit.
Being a great lover of that delect-
able dish, frogs legs, the girl turned
her experience to good account. She
repaired to a cottage, sewed about so
fish hooks in the bright red bathing
suit and then re-entered the lake.
When she emerged from the water
nearly every hook hid bullfrog.