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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
FAIRFIELD
Past and Present Club to Hold
Field Day Today on the
/ Ridge Road
MANY ATTEND LAND SALE
OF ELMWOOD VILLA

The annual Field day of the Past
and Present Club is to be held today
at the home of Mrs. Arthur Ellis on
the Ridge road. AS this is an annual
event and the only meeting of the
club of any Importance during the sum-
mer a full attendance and a pleasant
time is expected. In case of rain diff
ferent arrangements and another date
will be set for the event.
Wallace Mayo, a former resident of
this town and now residing in Berlin,
n. H., is passing a few days at the
home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Mayo of Robinson street.
The members of the Social Neigh
bors Society were entertained at the
home of Mrs. Merle Chaplain, Cot
tage street. on Thursday afternoon.
the regular club program was in Or
der and all reported very profitable
afternoon passed.
The regular weekly class meeting of
the Methodist church will be held this
evening in the church vestry al 100.
Miss Mildred Chute of Skowhegan is Wis
ting friends in town for a few days.
A special car left Fairfield at O'Clock
Thursday afternoon for Elmwood Villa,
where a great land sale is going on.
The Kings Herald class of the Method
list church Sunday school, of which Mrs.
c. o. Perry is teacher, will leave Mon
day for Lakeside, where they will enjoy
a weeks outing.
Mrs. A. c.. Ladd was calling on friends
in Vassaboro on Thursday.
d
stay with friends and relatives at Troy.
The members of the Loyal Club
were guests of Mrs. Louis Ferland at
her hoce on Water street Thursday
evening. The evening was passed in
playing whist and prizes We're awarded,
Refreshments We're served by the
hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edbert Kelley and
James Geofray of this town and Mrs.
E. H. Tolman of Chicago, who has been
a guest at the Kelley home, will leave
this morning for their summer home
at Crescent Beach.
The second of a series of band con-
certs by the Waterville Military Band
was given last night in the band stand
recently erected on Soldiers park.
Hundreds Of people gathered around on
the grass while the streets surrounding
the park were filled with others. The
selections by the band were we'll receiv-
ed and fine program was given The
evening was fine for such an affair
and the second concert of the series
was pronounced a grand success and
was greatly appreciated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Hon. Horace Purinton was In Augusta
Thursday on business for the day.

The regular August meeting OF the
Board Of Education was held in the
council rooms in City hall Thursday
evening being adjourned from Wednes-
day evening when a quorum was not
present. he roll of accounts was pass
ed and Miss Mildred NJ. McFadden and
Miss Margaret Eddington of the teach
ing staff were released from their con-
tracts. New teachers were elected as
follows: Miss Marion Green ofWater-
vile for the kindergarten; Miss Helen
L. Graves Of Bowdoinham for the
North Grammar: Miss Bessie A. Con-
ant of Presque Isle for the Myrtle
street; Miss Hazel A. Whitney Of Nor
ridgewock, commercial teacher in the
high school; Miss Blanche Fitzhenery
of Lubec for the South Grammar.
DR.. F. c. Thayer was again elected
the school physician.
A resolution calling the attention OF
the city government to the lack Of hy-
drants in close proximity to the school
buildings was also passed.
Some routine business was also con-
sidered and then the meeting adjourn
ed after a very short session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Whitman the members Of the Pine Cone
Club are oenling- frequent greetings to
Bert and Arthur Osborne, sons OF Mrs.
Mabel Osborne, who are members of co.
H, End Maine Infantry. At the meeting
Tuesday afternoon the club voted to send
$500 to the CO. H fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

A good programme will be carried out.
The old neighbors and friends OF
Henry varney Of Skowhegan who Tor
many years lived near this place, were
sorry to hear Of his death which oc-
CURED at his home Monday. Much
sympathy is extended to the wife and
daughter.
Arthur wardwell was on the sick
list Wednesday. The extreme not
weather has caused illness in several
cases.
Emery D. Hall has purchased the
farm occupied by his father. Emerson
c. Hall, and will soon move his family
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ E. Bessey and chill
dren were guests of Mrs. Bessey' S
brother, VIM. Spofford, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer futile are i'm
proving the opportunity to gather rasp-
berries and nearly every day they may
be seen driving to the berry field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
New York Produce Market

New York. July q
FLOCR-Firmer; spring patents s55G6SO;
555n580.
WHEAT-Spot strong; No. Durum
l33 il: No. hard 1875 IA; No. l northern
Duluth AZ 81: No. I northern Manitoba
14o fob New York.
.CORN--Firm; No. yellow % 81 elf
New York.
oATs-spot firm; No / white IS 3-4a
Al Ia.
PORk-Steady
BEEF-Firm.
LARD-Easy: middle west l275d12S5.
BtTTER-Firmer receipts 12,272; cream
cry extra. % score, % 1-4d2as: do higher
scoring . 3-fa30; firsts q 3-4d2a; sec
onds 25027l.
EGGS-Irregular; receipts 17.74O; fresh
gathered extra fine 29d3l: extra frsts %
d@5; firsts 26dNA; nearby hennery browns
cy 34G36
POTATOES-Firm and unchanged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
ALBION

Martha Parkhurst. who has been
employed in Augusta, is at home for
vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs Fran, Carson and chill
dren of Danforth, Me, are visiting At
Ernest F'rye's.
Farmers are experiencing some diff
nculty in getting their hay, owing to
the frequent rains and fogsv morn
ings. The crop is large.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Carr. Richard
and Margery Carr. have returned from
q rev days outing at Milbrdge and
Hancock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Chicago Produce Market

Chicago. July =
Wild upturns in the wheat market "a.
day carried values at times nearly A.,
cents bushel higher than YESTERDAY,
finish. Ruinous crop conditions resultir,
from black rust and from heat blight wei.
pointed to in dispatches from the sprinr
wheat states. with continued assertion;
that Canada was also affected. The mar
ket closed unsettled at IS to &c net Al.
vance. with September 123 1-4G3-S and De-
cember 12S ga. Corn gained SIS 10 lc AMI
oats SIS 10 !. In provisions the outcome
ranged from 173 decline to rise of Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
BELGRADE

Mrs. Arthur Claftl and Miss Audrey
Clark of Lynn, Mass, visited Mrs. Clark 5
sister, Mrs. John Wadleigh, last week
Mrs. Fanny Bickford, Mrs. j. W. Han
son and Miss Phyllis Hanson of East
Mount Vernon were recent visitors at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs J. F. Hanson.
Miss Lila Libby who has been visiting
relatives in Smithfield. has returned home.
Earle Yeaton and the Misses Daisy and
Mildred Knowles We're at MIR. and Mrs.
Walter Knowles Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
NYE'S CORNER

George Anderson of North Slough
ton, Mass. is visiting his parents at his
old home for few days.
Ray Henderson has gone to Boston.
Lawrence Dyer was at Hallowell on
Saturday afternoon and Sunday call
ing on his parents.
Mrs. Lawrence Dyer has returned
from the Sisters hospital, where she
has been for the past 2 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

EGGS-Choice hennery and nearby ,
QG6 western 25a29.
FLOUR-Spring patents 60G,N
HAY-No. l grade 24G25
LAMB-Spring 2nd20s.
MINED FEED-25d@
OATS-No. , clipped white 50.
PORK-Medium backs 2S25
POTATOES-New u2s6262s per Ri
SUGAR-Granulated. % Dbl. lots, 10
NEAI-9N 16
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
ALMA

a. Bennett hurt his side quite bad
by sliding off from load of hay.
Miss Jessie Houdlette is on the sick
Est.
Chas. Mayors was a business caller
III this vicinity Sunday.
A. F. HENDERSON and Stanley Huma-
son are cutting McIntire hay.
Farmers are having a hard time to
get their hay for the past week.
Stanley Humason harnessed his two
year old colt in gig Tuesday for the
first time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Lick the envelope not the stamp IS
the advice of local postal clerk In re-
gard to the placing Of stamps on envel-
ones He goes on to say that the best
way Of all is to buy stamped envelopes
but il that is not possible 1t Is mucn
safer to lick the envelope to molsten II
than II is to lick the stamp. All stamps
have been found TO carry disease
germs and there is not the same chance
of their being found on the envelopes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
A meeting was held in the mayo

A meeting was held in the mayors
office in City hall Thursday afternoon
to take steps for the formation of a
branch of the Red Cross Society in this
city and vicinity. TIE nucleus Of the
society is composed of those who made
up the Anti-tuberculosis Society In this
city. AS the need Of that has passed
with the taking over Of the sanitoriums
by the State the ladies decided to turn
their attention to the Red Cross. The
preliminary steps were taken Thursday
afternoon and the petition for a chap
ter sent to Washington. The petition
is signed by Mayor Roothby, Mrs.
Roothhy and Mrs. Mary Clarkin Of this
city, Mrs. H. r. Hatch and Mrs. Viva
P. Downs of Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

An automobile party consisting OF
Carol, y. Perkins, Johr Burleigh, John
Dawson, John DeOrsay. Frank =.
Hubbard and II. B. Holland. all or this
city. has gone on a trip to New Hamp-
shire and Vermont and expect to be
away for about IL days. They plan to
visit all the beauty spots in these two
states and also to make a SIDE trip 10
Canada
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Train No 112 was held up in this city
Wednesday night because of peculiar
accident. Jacob Brisk was coming over
the upper crossing with a big load Of
lumber and was Just on the rails when
one wheel collapsed and the whole load
was dumped on the track. The lumber
was removed in a hurry but the train
was delayed Had the train been on
time it would have Just been In time 10
get the wagon in good shape before it
could be stopped and AS 1t was they
were able to flag 1t in the yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

EXECUTORS NOTICE. The SUE
scriher hereby gives notice that he nas
heon duly appointed Executor Of the VII.
of Emma F. Berry, late of Augusta
the County of kennebec, deceased. am
given bonds as the law directs. All per
sons having demands against the estaW
Of said deceased are desired TO preseh
the same for settlement. and all indeots.
thereto are requested to make paymen
Immediately.
HORACE COUSINS.
Watervie Ne
July 10, 1915. jly14fri1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
New York Sugar Market

New York, July q
Sugar dull: centrifugal 627: molasses 55o.
refined quiet: fine graduated 7s5. There
was further liquidation in sugar futures
and as the demand was not very ageres-
sive prices eased off and closed easv and
4d9 points lower. Sales 1850 tons Sen,
525, Dec. sos Jan. 469
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Mrs. Charles Proctor and daughter Lee
ma left Thursday for Cherryfeld, where
they will be guests of relatives for
time. At Old Town they were Joined by
Mrs Walter McAlary and son, who will
visit with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

c. E. Embree, manager Of the Maine
Farmers Union, returned Thursday aft
ernoon from Portland, where he went to
address the Housewives League in the
interests of the distributing department
of the unions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

he might have received serious
wound. He dug the bullet out -f tho
dirt and is retaining 1t as a souvenir
Of a thrilling experience.
Mr. Hill expects his division to finish
its training there about Aug. s, after
which he will return to his home in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

big bunch of woodsmen came
through from Bangor Thursday morning
and they We're in bad shape from liquor.
One man was so drunk that he was I'M
able to do anything and as he did not
have a ticket there was nothing to do
but take him down to the station. 1t
was necessary for the officer to carry
the man to the carriage to take him to
the police station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

There was a largely attended meet
ing at the Maine Central car shops
Thursday at noon under the auspices OF
the Railroad Y. NJ c. A. the speaker be-
ing Rev. Mr.. Killam of Oakland, who
delivered a very Interesting and instruc-
tive address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

A large sidewalk committee watched
the work of the contractors on Center
street all day Thursday and many IA
vorable comments were heard on the
appearance Of the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Mrs Edward Stevens and daughter
have gone to Portland where they Will
visit with relatives for short time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

The regular meeting Of the commit
tee on accounts to prepare the roll for
the August meeting of the city govern
ment was held in the mayors Office
Thursday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

EXECUTRIX' NOTICE. The sub.
scriber hereby gives notice that she nS
been duly appointed Executrix of the ".
of Fred J. Tibbetts, late of Farminsoa:.
in the County of kennebec. deceased an4
given bonds as the law directs. All Pr
sons having demands against the esta.
of said deceased are desired TO prese.i:
the same for settlement, and all indepu..
ther@to are requested to make PAYNE"
Immediately.
ANNIE NJ TIBBETTS
Farmingdale, Ne.
Ink. IN 1a1e iIv14 frit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

A number from this city went to
Skowhegan Thursday afternoon to see
the baseball game between the Show
hogan and Rumford teams. The trip
was made by automobile and those go
ing reported fine ride and a good
game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Mrs. Charles Pulsifer and daughter,
Pauline, have gone to Bangor where
they will be the guests of relatives for
a few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Miss Margaret Mulholland, who has
been visiting relatives in the city for
several weeks, left Thursday for Detroit,
Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

A good number from the city went to
Fairfield last evening to attend the
band concert which was given there by
the waterville Military Band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Kelley and
daughter have gone to their cottage at
Crescent beach where they will be for
q few weeks on a vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Boston Produce Market

Boston, July 81
BEEF-Choice whole cattle 14l.
SPRING BRAN-2275G2 1925
03N -
CHEESE-New York twins lsQ1si.
CORN-No. 2 yellow Sc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

William Crawford Of Allston. Mass,
who is passing the summer at his camp
1t Snow pond. was calling on friends IN
! the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

C. j. Clukey of Portland, Brett Morse
and A. F. Drummond of this city left
Thursday for short visit at Mr.. Gu
keys camp at Great pond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Guy Kennedy Of Clinton was calling
on friends in the city for the da!
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
July 10. 1916.

EXECUTRIX' NOTICE. The SUI.
scriber hereby gives notice that she nj
been duly appointed Executrix Of the VII
of Wallace NJ. Tibbetts, late Of Halio"e.SS
in the County of kennebec. deceased AZ.
given bonds as the law directs. All pe,,
sons having demands against the esA s,,
of said deceased are desired to preseenii
the same for settlement, and all indep..t.
thereto are requested to make paylhe"'
Immediately.
HELEN NJ. TIBBETTs,
Hallowell, Me-.
July 10 1916 jiyliI!LSS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

ADMINISTRATIVE NoTICE. IN ~
subscriber hereby gives notice that .,II
has been duly appointed Adminlstra,nat.
on the estate of Melintha 9. Gordon, A.,
of Wayne, in the County Of kenneoec.
ceased, and given bonds as the Ia" "A,
reefs. All persons having denan AZ,
against the estate of said deceased ,.,s.
desired to present the same for se'
ment. and all indebted thereto arg
LORA z. NORRls;
wayne; " ~
July 10. 1915 ,1lylslfz'S'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

The auto chemical was called out
Thursday forenoon after a vacation of
a month for a chimney fire at Sc Water
street. One chemical was used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Mrs. T. Waldo Washburn Of China
was in the city Thursday calling or
friends and doing some shopping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

DR. Frederick T. Hill has returned
from Boston where he has been Tor
few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

left Thursday in Mr.. Hodges automobile
for a trip to Bangor and Penobscot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Fred Clark of Smithfeld, formerly
game warden in this section, was
business caller in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Mrs Sarah B. Cannon has gone tc
Ocean Point where she will visit with
friends for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

w ". Woods Of Weeks Mills was in
the city Thursday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Frank V. Belyea left Thursday morn.
ing for Portland where he will be en-
ployed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Misses Ruth and Marion Harlow
have returned from visit with rela-
tives at Windemere park, Unity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Mrs. Kate Edwards Fox has returned
from a visit with friends in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

A. p Lord Of Belfast is in the city
for a few days on business.
Evening journal., 1916-09-02
NENSY HAPPENINGS
IN Old NEW Castle
Camp Fire Girls Hold Peach
Festival With Large
Attend nee
HEAVIEST POURING OF
METAL IN STEEL j., ILL

Special TO The EVENING JOU RNAL. 3
NEW CASTLE, Sept. 2.--Lawu fetes
and peach festivals are popular affairs,
Last week st. Peters Church held
lawn fcte which netted hundreds of dol-
lars. Last evening the Penn Chapter,
iirls of the Camp Fire, held peach
festival at Fifth and Delaware streets.
The booths we're tastefully arranged
and hundreds Of electric lights mingled
among the decorations, making the
scene a pleasing one. Hundreds OF peo.
pie from all parts of the city attended
the festival
The Peck child. who was found few
days ago suffering in a manner which
caused the doctors to quarantine the
home, fearing il was a case of intantile
paralysis. is showing much improve
lnent. a card bearing the words "cere-
bral meningitis" has been placed OH the
door. The doctors up to the present
time are not fully convinced as to the
ailment of the child
Victrolas, Records Bridgewater
Albert Wilhelm has returned home
from Atlantic City, where he spent a
week
Samuel Toppin, r.. is confined to his
home by sickness.
William Mcbride. a cigar salesman
from Philadelphia, who was here ten
days ago, is in Philadelphia hospital
suffering from infantile paralysis.
There will be five "blows' at the
Brvlgon plant Of the American Manga
nese Steel Company today. This will be
the biggest pouring of steel at the plant
in many years
Arthur r. Kee, of IAndenherg. for
merly of this city, came here yesterday
with big load of truck and sold out
in n short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Cannon anc
children are camping in lorewood Park.
The Rev. DR.. Sealreeze. Of Philadel
phia. will ill the pulpit of Emmanue
Church tomorrow.
The women of Emmanuel Episcopa.
Church are having the rectory painted
and repapered. New furniture. includ
ing loor covering. is being placed in thu
rectorv before the new rector, the Aev
Addison A. Ewing, of Madison, Wis.
comes here. He will take charge of Tho
church on the first Sunday in October.
Wilbert Meredith. who has been sicl
for over a week, is much improved anC
able 10 be downstairs.
Gunners were out in force yesterday
cunning for reed birds. James Lancas
ter barged nine dozen and Edward Nc
Daniel seven dozen of the little butte
balls Al. Wadsley pulled down fou
king rail
Evening journal., 1916-09-02
DR.. WOLVERTON TO preach
AT Central PRESBYTERIAN

The regular services will be held to-
morrow in Central Presbyterian
Church. as follows The morning wor-
ship will begin at II o'clock. The
Rev. William II. Wolverton, ID. d., OF
Stockton. n. j.. will occupy the pulpit
and the choir and organist will begin
their work for the fall season.
The Y. P. S. c. E. will begin their
meetings on Sunday evening, at $40
o'clock. and the evening service VIII
be resumed at 745 o'clock. with Or.
Wolverton in charge. The organ num-
bers are as follows Melody. FoN
Grand Chorus, Lemiagre; Prelude
Pullein: Postlude. Jephson.
Wednesday evening usual prayer
meeting will be held at 745 o'clock
and will be an open meeting led by
y. II. Burns.
Evening journal., 1916-09-02
LABOR DAY sermon At
EASTLAEE PRESBYTERIAN

The Rev. Henry Cunningham, pastor
of the Eastlake Presbyterian Church,
has returned from his vacation ana
will preach at both services tomorrow
Al the morning service the sermon
topic will be "Bife's Best Program.
A popular service in recognition OF
Labor Day will be held at 745 O'clock
when the pastor will speak on Jesus
the Carpenter" Working men who
are not in the habit of attending any
other church. are invited 70 be pres
ent tomorrow night. Special music
will be rendered by the choir.
Evening journal., 1916-09-02
The Final Railroad Proposal
The final proposal made by the railroads for peaceful settlement the
which by the brotherhoods follows

actual experience as their Judgment approves or the
President may fix not however. less than three
months
(c) In view Of the farreaching consequences Of the
declaration made by the President, accepting the
hour day only upon the railroads and the classes
of labor involved directly in this controversy but TO
the public and upon all industry, it plain that
before the existing conditions changed the whole
employees, should be investigated and determined by
. Commission to be appointed by the President, of
such standing to compel attention and respect to
its findings The judgment of such a Commission
would be helpful basis for adjustments with labor
and such legislation as intelligent public opinion 90
informed might demand.
Evening journal., 1916-09-02
MISSIONARY SOCIETY CONVENTION

The Fourth Quarterly Meeting. of
the Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety Of the Wilmington district, will
be held in Brandywine NJ. F. Church
on Thursday afternoon next at 2
o'clock. This will be the annual meet
ing There will be an election Of
officers and matters Of importance rel
ative to the Branch meeting will be
discussed. A full representation from
each auxiliary is requested.