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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19

A little leak at first sometimes
has caused disastrous results.
May the leak" which congress
is now so intent on discovering
prove a blessing in disguise. A
full investigation Of the stock ex-
change and a curbing of the ac-
Invites of that nest of gamblers
would prove a mighty blessing
to every legitimate enterprise
in the country. Deals in "fu-
lures" have long been a curse to
the land, and the making of
one millionaire usually results in
the making of dozens of paupers.
May those who profted by the
advance information receive JUS
tice.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19

A Washington paper says:
mo matter how large they may
build the transatlantic liners,
they'll never be able to construct
one that could take back all the
furniture that came over in the
Maylower,% Nor would a dozen
Of them take back the remains
of those alleged to have been in
her passenger lists. F. Chron-
icle.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19

Section z, The Treasurer shall
receive and receipt for all mon
eys, pay all bills and current ex-
penses when attested by the
president. He shall give a bond,
amount of which shall be deter
mined by the association, Sc
cured by reliable security, for
the safe keeping of all moneys
entrusted to him. Such bond
must be approved by the execu-
tive board and deposited with
the president. He shall make a
public report to the county as
ISOLATION at the time which his
term of Office expires,
Section 8. The executive board
shall execute the instructions of
the county association and
shall have power to suspend, or
remove the president for insub-
ordination, or for just and suffi-
cient cause as provided for in
Section 3 of this Article.
The executive board shall
meet at call of president, or up
on written request of the major
ity of the executive board.
Should a majority of the execu-
tive board file a request for a
special board meeting, the presi-
dent shall call such meeting
within five days.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19
Escapes Censor, Indicates Bat
ties He Has Fought In.

ties He Has Fought In.
Three arrows on a Christmas
card to a faculty member of the
University of Missouri served
to indicate the battles in which
Lieutenant Cecil A. Webster of
the English army, formerly an
assistant in the College of Ag-
riculture of the University of
Missouri, had fought. The card
is a folder with the usual Christ
mas greetings upon it. On one
of the inside pages enclosed in a
wreath Of holly are the names
of the battles of Loos, Ypres,
Armentier, Vimy and Somme.
drawing three minute arrows
opposite the names of Loos,
and Somme, Lieutenant
Webster indicated the battles in
which he had participated and es-
capped The eye Of the censor.
S. N. Wilson went to Jefferson
City Tuesday on business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19
Election Of Officers.

Section 6: The Secretary shall
have charge of, and preserve all
books, documents and effects Of
the county association. shall
record all proceedings Of the
county association and all of the
meetings Of the executive board,
and shsll keep copies of all i'm
p%ortant letters sent out by him.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19

The taxpayers of Lafayette
County are in full sympathy
with the people of st. Clair
county in their efforts to avoid
paying for bonds for which there
was no value received. They
have justice on their side, if not
the law.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19

This office has received a copy
of the constitution of the County
Farmers Association. The
same is available to all who are
interested and care to read what
the, farmers are doing in the
way of organization for the pro-
lection of their own interests.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19
ARTICLE VIII.
Amendments.

The constitution may be
amended by majority of vote of
members of this association at
any regular meeting, provided
that such proposed amendment
has been read in open meeting
by the secretary in two previous
meetings, unless something
comes before the meeting which
seems to be of urgent need.
Under such existing conditions
an amendment may be made by
two-thirds vote of members
present.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19
ARTICLE II.
Objects.

First: The objects of this AS
ISOLATION shall be to unite in one
organization, regardless of creed
or nationality, all farmers of
this county, for the purpose of
obtaining the following as set
forth.
Second: To improve the con-
ditions Of our members by legis-
lation, cooperating in selling
and buying and thus place US in
a position where we can compel
a just reward for our labors,
and also through which we will
be able to exercise a greater
power and influence in the econ
omic affairs of the nation.
Third: To enforce existing
just laws and to secure the re-
peal of those which are unjust.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19
Constitution.
ARTICLE I.
Name.

This organization shall be
known as "The Lafayette
County Farmers Association"
and shall not be committed to,
or favor any particular creed,
neither shall utilization herewith
interfere with the religious or
political freedom of it's members.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19
ARTICLE III.
Officers.

The officers of this association
shall consist of President, Vice
President, Secretary and Treas
urer and four Executive Board
Members, who shall constitute
the executive board and their
term of office shall be one year.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19

Joe c. Scarlet returned Sat
urday from a business trip to
st. Louis.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19

Misses Gertrude Curren and
Mary Chapman Of Central Col
Iege went to Kansas City Sat
urday to spend the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19
Children CRY
FOR FLETCRER'S


j. M, Poage left Sunday even
ing for st. Louis after a visit
here with relatives. His wife
will remain for an extended visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19
Revenue.

The revenue of this association
shall be derived from the local
one dollar ($1.OO) per
member, per year, from mem
bers of local clubs; one half of
which shall be reserved for the
state association. The remain
ing funds shall be used to pay
such expenses as may be neces-
sary in the judgment of the ex-
ecutive board. Secretary-treas-
urer shall remit dues of local
clubs to the County association
semi-annually.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19
ARTICLE v.
Election of Officers.

Section /: The presiden t,
'vice-president, secretary, treas
urer and executive board shall
be elected by a majority vote
of the delegates by ballot.
ADmTrT u UT
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19
ARTICLE ".

Section /: 1t shall be the duty
of the president to preside over
all regular meetings of this
executive board. He shall sign
all bills and official documents,
when satisfied of their correct
ness.
Section 2. He shall, with the
consent of the executive board,
fill by appointment all vacancies
occurring in the Office, and in like
manner, may suspend or remove
any officer of county association,
for INSTRUMENTATION, for just and
sufficient cause, with the con-
sent of the majority of the ex-
ecutive board.
Section 8. He shall appoint
from the properly elected dele
gates the committees necessary
for the work of the association,
but if the association is to con-
slider charges regularly filed
against the president, then the
grievance committee shall be
elected by the association.
Section 4. Special board meet
ing, the president shall call such
meeting within five days.
Section 5. The vice-P President
shall, in the absence of the presi-
dent, assume all duties and re-
sponsibilities of that office, and
shall succeed to that Office in case
of death or removal of the presi-
dent.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19
Regular Meetings.

Section l.: Regular county
conventions shall be held month
ly and meet in Higginsville, Mo-,
on the second Saturday of each
month, at 10 a. m. until such
time as said association may de-
eide to change time or place.
Section 2: The president, vice
president and secretary-treas-
urer of local clubs shall be recog-
nized as regular delegates to
the county association, and one
additional delegate shall be
elected for each ten members,
or fraction of ten, of each local
club, for the term of one year.
ARTICLE VII.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19

S. N. Wilson went to jefferson
City Tuesday on business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-01-19

A. W. ALLEN, Editor and Publisher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06

nclal reports showed that the regis
tration passed without even such ex-
citing disturbances as mark a general
political election.
A long distance call came to the de-
partment of justice tonight from its
representatives in Chicago announcing
mat while they had investigated a few
reports of disorder there had been so
far not single tangible complaint in
chicago. Milwaukee reported that
there was not a single complaint of
trouble in the entire state of Wiscon-
sin.
In Texas, where the governments ip-
vestlgation of the anti-conscription ac-
tlvlties Of the Cooperative Buying AS
ISOLATION recently led to the indictment
OF nine men, growing out of threats of
armed resistance to CONSUMPTION, the
registration was carried out without
a hitch.
The first report of trouble was due
to the weather. 1t came from Mime
sofa, whose governor wired: Some lit
tie trouble in northwestern Minnesota
on account of high water Registrars
are using boats" The governor of In
diana reported the same difficulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
VASSALBORO

NORTH-A patriotic entertainment will
be given under the auspices of the North
Vassalboro schools at o'clock Friday
evening, June s. A short program will be
given by the scholars. followed by an ad-
dress by Miss Florence Hale. State agent
of rural education. Admission Is cents.
The Epworth League Federation meet
ing was held at the Fairfield NJ E. church
Monday evening. A good delegation went
from here and also from East Vassalboro.
The banner Of the league still remains
with the North Vassalbero Epworth
League for another three months. The
next meeting of the federation will be
held in September at East 'Vassalboro.
The Holly Club met with Mrs. w. Mar
rner Monday afternoon and was thor
oughly enjoyed by the goodly number
present Delicious refreshments were
served.
Miss Ruth March. a senior in the L. OF
NJ, passed the weekend among friends
in town.
Miss Lottie Smith and Miss Ina Aver
Ill have gone for a two weeks visit to
Rockport and Rockland.
A meeting to form Red Cross chapter
will be held in Golden Cross hall Wednes-
day evening. A speaker will be present
from Waterville to explain the work. Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
100000 IN n. Y. CITY
No Semblance of Disorder Dur
ing Days Registration

New York, June 3.-Without a .sr,
bance Of disorder and with every .y;-
dence OF willingness to serve. approxi-
ma,ey $4,000 Of New York's sons wen.
10 9l23 registration places today and in
.rribed their names upon the nations
roll OF honor. Paciiists. anti-conscription.
ais. conscientious DIRECTORS" and Main
.slackers" kept their sentiments well con-
,eaed and attempted no disturbance.
Federal state and city authorities. police
and members of the Home Defense
League who were prepared for any emer-
gercy had little to do except help the
hard. working registrars. who were liter
.uy overwhelmed In many precincts by
,,ug lines OF young men who presented
themselves for registration. Hundreds OF
the registration places. especially in the
foreign quarters Of the city, were kept
amen far into the night to register the
long lines Of men who were awaiting their
r.rn at 9 O'Clock. the Official closing hour
There was much delay and some con-
fusion on the lower East Side. because
many Of those who applied did not under
stand English. Many aliens who never
rad voted wandered from one registration,
,lace 70 another seeking the one assign
=, 20 the district in which they lived.
:, nunberless cases and fathers and
mothers accompanied their SONS. but they
showed no sign OF gloom at the thought
I'm, the organization OF an army might
hing bereavement to them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
READFIELD

DEPOT-The senior class Of w. II. y.
accompanied by Miss Goodwin. teacher,
was pleasantly entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. CLYDE Watson at their home Friday
evening. Mrs Watson was member of
the class as Mary McElroy. junior,
last year. Games were played. refresh
ments served and the evening happily
passed by all present.
Rufus Leeman Of Augusta hospital is
stopping with his niece. Mrs E. A. Leo
man.
George Hill of Portland was the over
Sunday guest of Clifton Bickford.
Guy Wright son of l.. B. Wright. is
in San Francisco. Cal, and his occupation
Is an engineer running grading shovels
by steam. His brother, Alpheus Wright.
is postmaster at Planet, Ariz.
Mrs. Estelle Dudley of Readaeld Corner
was the over-Sunday guest Of Mrs. Josie
Carrie.
Willis Bickford returned Monday from
a pleasure trip to Cascp, where he has
been. accompanied by his son, John Bick-
ford Of Portland on fishing excursion.
Lovers of fish and the sport Of fishing
have been very successful at Lake Ma
ranacook Albert Hutchinson went. re-
Gently for short time. returning with
string Of % fish Of good size.
Visitors at the Grange Saturday enjoy
cd the exercises, especially the lecture on
rural schools by Florence Hale.
Mr.. Wall, who died Saturday at his cot
tage on Maranacook, was we'll known
here, having passed many summers at his
cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
WALDOBORO

NORTH-D. Q. Stahl was in Waldo
boro Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Creamer of
Washington were in this place Monday
on their way to Waldoboro in their
auto.
The writer has been very sick for
the past two weeks with a severe at
tack of jaundice. but at this writing
is very much improved.
The stork visited the homes of Mr..
aud Mrs. George Vose and Mr. and
Mrs. Maurice Vose and left in each
place nice baby boy.
George Oliver of Damariscotta and
James s. Walter of Waldoboro were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs G. B. Walker
Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Judson Benner of
North Warren were recent guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Shuman.
Mrs. Winnie Mathews. who has
been passing a week at the home of
her father, T. H. Mank, has returned
to Randolph.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Johnston and
son Of Washington Mills passed Sun
day with Mrs. Johnston's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. L. Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Sprague Of Ros-
lindale, Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Mank and family passed Sunday
with their mother. Mrs. Eliza Mank,
at the home Of E. F. Stain, Feyler's
Corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
SIDNEY

NORTH-A Serenade was rendered
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Macarthur Mon
day evening in honor of their recent
marriage. About so of their young
friends We're present and made merry
till a late hour. The party carried ice
cream and cake. Games We're played
on the lawn and very pleasant time
was enjoyed. Mrs. Macarthur was for
merly Miss Pearl Towle of Hallowell
and a native of this town.
Arthur H. Smiley was a guest Sun
day of his sister, Mrs. Ira Robbins of
Riverside
Mrs. Eta Herrinso Augusta passed
a week recently in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. James II. Bean.
Clyde Fl. Lyon and Miss Ruth Run
nails attended Manchester grange on
Saturday evening.
Miss Alice Moore of Augusta who is
employed by the Gannett Publishing
Co, has been ill at her home in town
since Thursday
The funeral of the late Mrs Dolly
Towle. was held Saturday afternoon
from her late residence on the River
road. Three sons, and one daughter,
survive, Thomas Towle Of Hallowell.
VIII Towle, who resides in the West,
John Tewle. with whom she made her
home, and Mrs. Baker Of Lewiston;
also three granddaughters.
G. w. Robinson, Weston Harris, Mrs.
l.. M. Allen and Miss Doris Hallowell
OF Augusta were recent auto guests at
NJ. c. Moore's.
Sewall A. Clark passed Sunday in
Randolph.
Mrs. Abbie H. Burgess, who has been
with her brother, G B. Reynolds of
Lakeshore. who has been confined to
his bed for the past months. returned
home Saturday. She was ACCOMPANIED
by her granddaughter. Mrs. Leland
Black, and two children Of Lakeshore.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lynn of Angus
ia were auto guests Sunday at W. p.
Lyons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
BOWDOIN "B'S"
ARE AWARDED

Brunswick. Me-. June 5.-The Bowdoin
College Athletic Council today announced
the award of baseball letters to the fol-
lowing players: Benjamin P. Bradford II
Of Wayne. catcher and captain: Frank E.
Phillips II Of New Haven. CT. left field
and captain: Arthur B. Chapman II OF
Syracuse. n. T.. first base and catcher;
Ralph W. Pendleton IS Of West Roxbury.
Mass, pitcher: Karl A. woodman Is Of
Peabody. Mass. confer field: Orrin s..
Donnell IS Of Brunswick. third base;
William r. Needelman IS of Portland
second base and third base: Stephen Nc
Pherson 10 of Brunswick. first base; Ed
ward B. Finn 10 Of Lynn. Mass, short
stop; Willard NJ. Cook 20 Of Jamaica
Plain. Mass, second base: Michael ]. Del
ehanty % of Boston. right field; and Man
ager Franklin D. Mccormick rs Of
birmingham, Mass.
Captain bradford and Donnell left in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
RIPLEY

Mrs. Lizzie Corser of Haverhill.
Mass. is stopping at her old home
here. Her son, John, was recently mar
ried and is here on his wedding trip.
Phillip Mower and Mrs. Nettie
Mower were guests Sunday at Nell
Randalrs.
Mrs. Martha Buzzell is improving
slowly from her recent illness.
Elwood Chadbourne Of Templeton.
Mass, is visiting his sister, Mrs. JIM
Boynton.
c. G. Mower of Boston is expected
soon to pass the summer here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Othie Sawyer were in
Dover over Sunday.
= Samuel Skillings received news last
week of the death of his sister, Mrs.
Mabel Morrill,, in. Boston.
Mrs, John Nutter heard of the death
Of her grandson, Erald Smith, in
Wellington last Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
1886 Registered Outside Port
land-Other Reports

Portland, Me. June 5-The total
registration in Cumberland county,
outside Of Portland, was 1886. which
is 7.S per cent. of the population. The
approximate total registration of Port
land was 500. The total registration
Of the county was S.5 of the popula-
ton. according to the last census.
South Portland registered GIT out
of possible TAI and Westbrook sos
out of S29. In York county the Saco
registration was 524 out of 600 and
the Biddeford enrolment 524 out of
500. Bath in Sagadahoc county re-
ported 8S1 out of an estimate Of 100
eligibles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
ATHENS

The Good Will Club held an inter-
esting meeting Saturday afternoon at
the Union church. The song Here's to
Dear Old Good WIZ by the pastor,
Rev. William Fletcher, was enjoyed
and the three notices were repeated
in unison. Extracts from the Good
Will Record were read and Our Good
Will Club" by Mrs. l.. n. Ellingwood
was sung. After this came the eXamin-
alton Of the work on the Good Will
Standard by the committee assisted by
Rev Mr.. Fletcher. In this a number of
young people had been the contestants
and the three prizes of Bibles were
awarded Sunday at the church SER
vices, the successful winners being
Marion Allen, Howard Cook and Viola
Wood. with honorable mention Of Flor
ence Dunton and Velma Bush.
The last meeting of the Mission CIR
Gle of the Baptist church was held at
the home of Mrs. Almon Locke. The
subject was Japan" There was sing
ing by the members and a psalm was
repeated, with prayers by all present.
The chapter on Japan in the Kings
Highway, the study book Of the Circle.
was summed up by Mrs. Clark and
Mrs. Emery and Items from the
Field" were given by Mrs. Annie Fox.
The Summary Of Our Neighbor,
Japan" was given by Mrs. Locke and
Mrs Abbe Fox, report Of the Cleve-
land convention was presented by diff
ferent members and charts Of the mis-
sionary work in Japan from 1854 to
the present time were considered by
Rev William Fletcher. Joy TO the
World" was sung during the progress
Of the program which was greatly en-
loved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
IN new ENGLAND
ESTIMATED Registration
too High
Few Slackers and No Protest Is
Voiced

boston. June 5.-The youth of New ing
,ahd rallied around the flag today in mum,
Ders that assured the six states a nroud
representation wherever the colors MAJ
be carried. A'
The directors of military enrolment in
.he several states. who will report state
.o'a's only to Washington. had few fig
1.ee tonlght, but press returns indicat-
Gu that while the estimates of eligible
men were set too high the number Of
eiackers was negligible Throughout New
England there was not ripple of pro-
TEST against the orderly working of tn.
se'ective draft. The registration general.
- was Tree of demonstration of any sort.
OUT the spirit was patriotic
Boston was true to her traditions and
promised an enrolment of 1900 expected.
II was after II O'Clock when the registra.
,ion ceased, hundreds Of men having
peen still In line waiting for a chance to
enroll at 8 o'clock, the official closing
hour.
Returns from Rhode Island indicated an
enrolment Of about $1,000 as against an
estimate Of 6o.coo eligibles. 1t was be-
lieved. however. that virtually all of the
eligible men had answered the CALL
Governor Henry w. Keyes of New
Hampshire declared that the Granite
state would show AZ total well over So, Co.,
The estimate was 36,57s. Portsmouth ex-
pected 800 and attained 1887 men.
Vermont came to the front with what
was thought to be her proper proportion.
Burlington enrolled 1900 ST. Johnsbury
700. Brattleboro 5s2 and Bellows Falls 5l3.
Maine showed high percent.
Reports from Connecticut indicated that
the state had done its share
In the larger cities in Massachusetts,
registration booths were still open late
tonight. Some Of the earlier cities to re-
port were: Lynn $3.50, Brockton 5s17, Wal
than 1888, Newburyport 1856, Woburn 1893.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
MONMOUTH

Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Sperry Chafer
of East Orange. n. j., arrived Monday
and are at F. NJ. Gillingham's cottage
for the month.
Carleton Blake left Tuesday for Bos-
ton, to join a dramatic company for
western trip under the direction of
Boston Lvceum Bureau. They will leave
Boston for Chicago tonight
Mrs. w F. Lord has gone to Itch
field to visit her sister, Mrs. Charles
Powers.
The following is the program Of the
annual meeting Of the Kennebec AS
ISOLATION of Congregational Churches
and Ministers to be held in Monmouth
on Wednesday. June s: 1890. DEVOTION
al service: 1915, business; II, associa-
ton sermon, A. c. Townsend: ii 80.
Communion service; II, dinner will be
served in the vestry to the guests by
the ladies Of the church: las p NJ.
devotional service; 2. address, Rev.
WILDER Ewing, D. D.: go, address.
Rev Arthur ]. Covell: 3, business: BIS.
address, Mrs. Ida Vose Woodbury.: 4.
address. "a Message for.the Times"
Rev. W. P. Woodin.