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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
GERMAN INFLUENCES


would otherwise be inclined to be ODE
dent.
Furthermore, the utmost efforts of
your respective offices SHOULD be directed
to ascertaining the name and finding the
locations of men subject to registration
who fail or refuse to register, in order
that criminal prosecutions may be insti-
tuted as directed by the act.
I'm addition to the penal provisions
contained in the Said selective service
act approved May IS, 1917, other federal
statutes which are germane and may be
effective according to the circumstances
Of particular offenses. are these. namely:
Section 6-37,332 'of the federal
criminal CODE"
Men who wish exemption from draft
may claim it before local exemption
boards regardless of whether they ans
wer Yves" or mo- to the question::
do you claim exemption from draft"
before registration officials next Tues
day.
1.-THE answer of Yes to this ques-
ton does not exempt one from draft,
said Provost Marshal General Crow
der tonight, land the answer NO is
no bar to making a claim for exemp-
ton later
President Wilson's war message of
April will be handed to every man
who registers as he leaves the regis
tration place by women working under
the direction of the woman's commit
tee of the Council of National De-
Tense, headed by DR.. Anna Howard
Shaw. The expense of printing and
distributing the documents will be
borne by Mrs. Emmons Blaine of Chi
cago. daughter-in-law of James G.
RloiDe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
FRENCH ACCEPT
Socialists Will Join the
Russians
Conference Convoked by the
Russian Revolution

Paris, May 2e.-The decision of the
French Socialist party to associate itself
with the Russian Socialists who have
called for plenary conference Of the
international Socialist organization has
been communicated formally to the Coun-
ell of workmen's and Soldiers Deputies
In Petrograd. The following telegram
was sent to the council today by MN.
Moutet and Cachin, the two Russian del
egates who were sent to France to ex-
plain the Russian position:
I'VE announce to you with joy that. in
national council, after the explanations
we have given, the Socialist party OF
France unanimously accepted the invita-
ton we brought to take part in the in
ternational conference convoked by the
Russian revolution for the purpose OF In
dicating the conditions of democratic
peace upon the basis fixed by you.
Having faithfully and happily convey
ed your message to French Socialism. the
latter assures you that it is entirely with
YOU against wars Of imperialism; for the
reconstruction of the internationale. for
the defense of the rights Of peoples and
of the liberty of nations.
I'VE do not doubt that there will be
double effort on your side-of the inter-
nationalists and the military-which can
bring US to a common end.
Dispatches reporting yesterdays meet
ing of the French Socialists, at which
the decision was reached to cooperate
with the Russians in the proposed inter-
national conference, said that the French
party had also decided to send delega-
ton to Stockholm to take part In pre-
liminary conferences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
FAIRFIELD

A school in first aid work, is being
conducted in Lawrence High school
assembly hall every Thursday evening
at 1880 o'clock, under the direction Of
DIR. O. B. Ames. DIR. Ames will be as
sisted by the following list of men:
w. o. Hersey, John Partridge, Herbert
Brown. E. l.. Smith, Rev. Z. L. Hol-
man, Rev. G. II. B. Celliger, James
ingalls,, Ralph Jewell, Rev. G. o. Per-
ry. Others will be added to the list
as the need demands. The public is in
vited to attend and participate in all
of this work. Men, women and chill
dren from IL years up. Every one who
comes will have an opportunity to take
part in all of the demonstration work.
1t is to be a school of demonstration
and not lectures only. All free.
At a recent meeting of the Metho-
dist guild the vote was taken to hold
a picnic supper on June on the lawn
Of r. o. Files.
The Queen Esther Society will hold
a business meeting and social at the
Methodist church vestry this evening.
Alfred Reed has entered the employ
of the American Wooden Co
June the Federation of Epworth
Leagues of the Methodist church will
be held at the Methodist church.
The marriage intentions of Joseph
Jenness and Miss Jennie Murray are
on file at the town clerks office.
Frank Lemelin was fined 500 for the
sale of Jamaica ginger on Monday. He
pleaded guilty and paid his fine.
At 9 o'clock this morning the Memo
rial Day program will commence by
the members Of the G. A. r. and Re-
lief Corps taking the 8 o'clock car for
Benton, where the graves will receive
the annual decorations. At ] o'clock
the school children will joinsthe army
corps on Main street and march to the
cemetery, where the graves will be
decorated. From the cemetery the
procession will march to the park and
from there to the Opera House. where
the following program will be carried
out: Lincoln's Gettysburg speech:
prayer, Rev. G. Fl. B. Seliger; music
by the band; Grafton by Rev. Phalen
of Waterville; benediction by Rev. c.
o. Perry.
The game which was scheduled at
Pittsfield between NJ. c. /. and Law
renee for Tuesday was Cancelled on ac-
count of the rain. ,.
A most successful whist party and
dance was held at the Catholic church
Tuesday evening and good amount
was realized from the door receipts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
MONTVILLE
Eugene

.CENTER-Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Rowe Of Palermo were recent visitors
at Mrs. Cora A. Goodwin's.
Mrs. II. E. Ramsay Of Pittsneld has
sold her farm to Clarence and Ethel
Thompson.
c. p Eutchins and daughter. Miss
Alta, were at w. b. Jaquith's last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ Palmer are
at home from Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Ellen Shibles and Mark Shibles
Of Knox, with Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Ter
ry were recent guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. w. Mason. ami.
Mrs. Frank Sherer Of Rockland is
the guest Of her parents, Mr.. ana Mrs,
d c.. Cain.
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Cuts Third Teeth at 81

Jonathan Fisher ninety-four years
old, came from Vincentown. Burling-
ton county. to spend the holidays with
his daughter Mrs. L. L. Wallace Of this
city. Despite his extreme age, he made
the trip unaccompanied and stood the
journey well.
Mr.. Fisher is cutting his third set OF
teeth. He has had his second sight
but now is compelled to wear glasses
when reading.-New York dispatch
Philadelphia Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
SOMERVILLE

Winfield Cooper Of Togus was a
weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Cooper and Frank Witham of Damar-
iscotta was a Sunday caller at Mr..
Cooper's.
Fred Brann is at work for Frank
Cooper.
Osgood Moore has been appointed pa
troln1ar for this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

lake some local arrangement for the
forage OF supplies, made or collected
rom other groups and agencies, unit, a
rarrant n shipment.
Warehouses for the collection and stor-
acc Of these supplies have already been
established by the department Of mill
,.ry relief which has organized for this
,rrpose the bureau Of Red Cross supplv
ser,ice "a II & l5D. These warehouses
and their addresses. and the Offices OF the
directors In charge are:
New York Branch
Warchouses--Red Cross Supply Service.
Bugh Terminal. Brooklyn. n. Y.
ofHces-Otto T. Barnard. Room 342.
Metropolitan Tower. New York City.
Northeastern Branch
yYafehouses-Eed Cross Supply Service
,aD washington street, Boston. Mass.
oflccs Henry =. Dennison. 1850 Wash
ns,on street Boston. Mass.
Chicago Branch
uarrhouses-Red Cross Supply Service.
Z, East Illinois street. Chicago, Ill.
tN7it - y ~ s'fiub 81. lls west
Adams street Chicago. III.
New Orleans Branch
warehouses-Red Cross Supply Service.
vnl'ed states Mint. New Orleans, La.
ninces " H. Labouisse, sos Hennen
gglla..g. New Orleans. La.
Denver Branch
Warehouses Red Cross supply Service,
l.g l5,h street. Denver. Colorado
uii,re- W g. Evans. 800 Central Saw
nrs Bank bldg, Denver Colorado.
Pacific Branch
warehouses Red Cross supply Service,
"a. Mission street. San Francisco, Calf.
u,Hces \. y. G. Dohrmann. 5o2 Califor-
1A street. san Francisco. Calf.
i, IS suggested that the directors of the
resy., ave branches of "Red Cross Supply
service" be notified whenever shipments
are made or about to be made. These
o.rectors will supply the suitable form.
n Invoices TO be used for all such ship.
m.uts.
raw MATERIALS FOR SUPPLIES
Materials In bulk will later be placed
NJ each ~ these warehouses to be sold at
cost FOR cash to chapters OF the Red
TOSS Blank forms on which to make
such orders will be supplied by the direc-
,ors Of branches Of Red Cross Supply Ser
vice, The directors will sell only pre-
scrlbcd minimum quantities.
Il should be understood that the Red
Cross cannot hope In this way to supply
The entire demand for such supplies. 1t
would be impossible and undesirable to
10 50. Many chapters will be able to buy
advantageously from their local dealers,
who will wish TO cooperate in SO worthy
IN enterprise. The stocks which 1t may
ue possible to place In these warehouses
vii be used TO meet emo rgencies and to
serve the purposes Of those chapters
md their auxlliaries-whic' would other
rsc 70 az great disadvantage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

Make according to specifications Wrap
each equipment in one parcel and mark
Equipment for One Patient
Comfort Bags
Bags should be made Of washable ma
terial and may contain any or all of the
following articles (size Of rag 10 by 10 In
ches, with draw string at top:
Black sewing cotton, number 80. white
sewing cotton, number 80, white darning
cotton. needles, number 5, darning needle,
needle case, buttons, black and white,
medium size in bags in. by in, large
thimble, blunt-pointed scissors. cake of
soap, safety pins. medium size. common
pins, small comb. tooth brush. tooth
paste small round mirror. handkerchiefs,
lead pencil, writing pad, envelopes and
post cards, pocket knife, shoe laces.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
For information concerning course of
instruction. preparation of surgical dress
ings, address Bureau of Nursing Ser
vice, American Red Cross, Washington.
d. c.
For general information regarding sup
plies listed herein. address Red Cross
Supply Service, American Red Cross,
Washington.~D. c"
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zone dozen IN each package.l
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES

WARD SIIpPeFS
Sizes-Four sizes are recommended in
the following proportions: one pair size
No. s. two pairs size %. 9, two pairs
size No. 10. one pair, size No. II.
In the present state of the market +.
seems undesirable to specify one particu-
lar type, as any low-heeled or heelless
leather slipper with "orthopedc' toe last
will answer the purpose. Cloth slippers
are not recommended.
Equipment for One Patient
The following supplies are suggested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

for those who desire to contribute equip
:, r
ment for one patient:
No. Of articles
in one
equipment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS

Y is very important that all supplies
'onform 10 the same standard. Therefore,
% avoid loss OF time and material, II IS
earnestly requested that the directions re-
rardrg quantities. preparation and pack
nc he followed exactly.
Flavlug cards and tobacco cannot De
'en, tp France. not even In comfort bags.
nor can the American relief clearing
house. Paris. accent shipments Of alcohol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

Red Cross emblems are to be used only
'0 the following garments: PaJamas'
hospital bed shirts. shoulder wraps, bath
robes
SEQ patterns for location Or emblems.
Distributing centers may charge 1or
patterns, etc. the following prices:
Enhlems ................... $500 per 1900
Patterns ..... 10 each
gamule bnxea - 100 each
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
FUN E RAJ
Frank Lester,

At o'clock Monday morning fu- neral services for Frank Lester of Saltville, Va, were held at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Dodge Rev. Arthur Barwick of1ciated. The bear CTS were James Watson and James Durham of Virginia, Robert Dawley, Henry Dodge, Gene Peary and Irwin Smith. Burial was in Piainf1eid cem- etery.
 MT. Lester, who was ffty-two years old, was born in Canterbury in 1865. He received his education at Gay Head schoolhouse, in Canterbury, and when a young man was professor of carving and construction at Brown university for nine years. but on ac- count of i'll health found 1t necessary 10 go south. He entered the employ of the Aldrich Alkali Works in Salt vile, Va. At his death he was su- perintendent of the company.
 He is survived by his wife, three brothers, Joseph and Charles in Penn sylvania, and William in the west, a sister, Mrs John Dodge of Plainfield, Mrs. Clara Hubbard of Providence, R. I.
 He died last Friday from heart trou- ble. The company in which he was employed sent Mir. and Mrs James Watson, Mrs. James Mulline and J. Dunham to accompany the body and the dead mans wife, Mrs. Lester, on the long journey north.
 Timetable Changes.
 The railroad schedule between Will limantic and Providence has been con siderably altered. The two trains at 1O.30 have been taken off The one, from Providence at s.17 has been combined with the 10.30, arrives at e.14. The 1o.30 and 4.0S train for Providence have been combined and now arrives at 1.40 D. m. The other trains remain the same. The train schedule between Worcester and New London remain unchanged.
 Guest From GreeneviIIe.
 Miss May Geary of Greeneville spent Monday with Mrs Daniel Con- nell.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
Many at PupiIs, Recital.

The pupils of Mrs Catherine K Farrell gave their second recital in St Mary's hall on Valley street Sun day afternoon About two hundred people were present and enoyed the fine concert and applauded the sing CTS. R. E. Pickett of this city assist cd in the concert as viOlinist M. J. Farrell also assisted, singing two songs that were loudly applauded by the audience. Following was the pro- gramne:
 4 Dream, J. c. Bartlett: Annie Lau- rie- Lady Scott, Miss Monica McKean; The Nightingale and the Rose C. B. Maiden H. Willard, Miss Alice Cote: Mona. stephen Adams, John McShea: MigRon, Guy d'Hardelot; A Bowl of Roses, Robert E. Clark. Miss Eva Dion: Ave Maria. Esteban- Marty, with violin obligatO by Robert Pick ett. Oliver Chartier: The Condor, B J Kenyon Heav Ho, H. T. Statham violin solo, Robert Pickett; Spanish Serenade. Hallet GiIberte: Palern1os Bay, Count Streleski Miss Helen Sweeney; Calling Me Home to You: Mary of Argyle, Thomas McGiII: Blow, Blow. Thou Winter Wind J. Sargeant; Ehason du Toreador G. Bizet, Joseph Archar1beauIt: Magnetic Waltz, L'Ardita. Luigi Arditi. Miss Mary McShea; David Chantant De- want Saul, Luigi Bordese, Jos Duva1: The Horn, I. F1egier; Out on the Deep F. V. Lohr, Vim. 1IOriarty: se- lections. Knights of Columbus quar- tette, John Kearns. Harry Lester. John McShea, Wm. Moriarty: Rose of My Heart, F. Lohr; Requiem. Ho- l.inshan. Mrs Catherine Kennedy Farrell.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26

The seven minutes to one trolley was nearing the crossing and had barely time to stop to prevent running down the stalled machine. The car was then run back to the station and the trio vanished.
 Upon returning from the city at 3.30 the owner found his car with a fiat tire. The station agent told the owner that he had a narrow escape from being killed when his automobile re fused to run on the crossing.
 The owner, upon telling his story of being absent in the city. investi- cated and discovered how his car be- came in the condition when found.
 Good descriptions were obtained from people who noticed the car. The notorman. on the car that nearly run down the machine, is to be asked for a description of the young men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
NO REASON FOR TT
When Norwich Citizens Show a Way

There can be no reason why any reader of this who suffers the tor lures of an aching back, the annoy ance of bladder disorders, the pains and dangers of kidney ills will fail to heed the words of a neighbor who has found relief Read what this Nor wich woman says:
 Mrs. C. E. Fowler, 5s1 B. Main St., says: 'T am very seldom without Doan's Kidney Pills in the house and I buy them at the Lee & Osgood Co. I have had attacks of backache which have come on from a cold. Some times overwork has brought on those dull pains across my kidneys. I haven't used Doan's Kidney Pills con- tinuaIly but just when my back has ached and felt weak and then I have never failed to get relief. I recom- mend Doan's highly because of my ex- perience with them"
 Price soc at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney PilIs-the same that Mrs Fowler uses Foster MiIburn Co. Mfgrs.. Buffalo. N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
HIS HEART BADLY
 AFFECTED
"FTuIt-a-tiVes" Soon Relieved This Dangerous Condition
632 GERHARD ST. EAST, ToRoNro.

632 GERHARD ST. EAST, TORONTO.
 ''For two years, I was a victim of Stomach. It afterwards attdoked my Heart and 1 had pains all over my body, so that I could hardly move around. l tried all kinds of Medicine but none of them did me any good. At last, l decided to try "Fruit- -tives". I bought the first box last June, and now am well, affer msing only khree 5oz1es. recommend Fruit-a-tives to anyone suffering from Indigestion.
 FRED J. CAVEEN.
 Soc. box, for $2.5O, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26

Mrs. Julia King of Morristown. N. J., has returned home after spending a few days with Mrs. Daniel Conneil. She was accompanied home by her niece, Margaret Welsh and nephew, Joseph Welsh of Taftville.
 H. A. Matthew attended the Putnam and Moospp baseball game in Putnam Sunday
 Mrs. Rose Belanger and son Joseph motored to North Grosvenordale on Sunday to witness the ball game be- tween Washington and & team of that place.
 Patrick Burke is a Fall River visi- tor attending the wedding of his sis ter, Miss Katherine and James Faus- sett of Newport, R. I.
 MT. and Mrs. A. E. Pellet of Wash Sunday and were guests of MT. and Mrs. Edward Winsor.
 Soldiers Won, to 7.
 Sunday afternoon the local baseball team was defeated by a team of ball tossers, members of Co. l., stationed here, to 7- Ryan was the star per- former, both on the field and at bat, making homer in the fourth inning. The lineup for Co. l. was Norgren c, Ryan p, Gotschiid ID, Donahue 2b, Shea ss, Kelley 3b, Welsh of, McKir nan, If and Webb If Dennihy was iard p, Jolly If, Morrisette 2b. Nor mandy ss, Vincent 3b, Alexander cf, Denihy If. Gobeille If.
 Louis Lacrosse has obtained work ir Holyoke, Mass, and left Monday to begin his new duties.
 Harold Burke has returned from Fall River after spending two weeks vacation with relatives.
 Miss Teresa Sullivan was a New London visitor Sunday
 Francis Sullivan has returned to New Haven after spending a few days at his home here.
 William Dodge of Company F. of Hartford, stationed in Meriden, is home on three days furlough. He was at the funeral of his uncle. Frank Lester, who was buried here Monday.
 Another Enlistment.
 Edgar Gobeflle of this village re- gently enlisted in the Thirteenth com pany C. A. C.. N. G.. and is the 18th local young man to enlist in that company.
 Now at Newport.
 Sidney Knight and Fred Green halgh, local young men, have enlisted in the L. s. navy. They applied for enlistment at Providence and passed examinations and were admitted They are now at the Newport training sta ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
BALTIC.
Graduating Exercises of Parish School Award of Medals and Prizes-Fu- neral of William J. Brennan With Burial in Stafford Springs.

| Five hundred and seventy friends | and relatives attended the graduating
 exercises of the parochial school in St. Jean's hall. Preceding the opening number. national airs were rendered. The children showed careful training under direction of the ter-teachers 1 and the different patriotic drills won hearty applause. Tableaux in which American personages were imperson- ated and specialties representing g American events won much favor. A drill by 5S little girls wearing the na- tionaI colors was repeatedly encored. The haT was decorated with large American flags and American novelty banners with different patriotic in scriptions adorned the walls. A large wreath with this inscription Welcome was suspended from q chandelier in the center of the hall Festoons of red, white and blue crepe paper were draped on either side of the stage and potted plants were placed on the stage Each guest received a small American flag as a favor.
 The following programme was well given:
 Les Rosieres. chorus of girls; flag drill, The Little Patriots; piano solo, Dance of the kewpies, Myrtle Blu teau Saynete, distribution of prizes; The Two Playmates, oe Lacroix and Alma Buteau: Boys Play, Down Cae- sar's Creek: piano duet, Marche Milf taire, Yvonne Lacroix and Alma Bu- 
 Than the U. s. A.? boys song; award ing Of prizes.
 Graduating class of 1e17-Georges Joseph Cadouette, Palmena Deslandes. Farrell, Leo Alfred Legros, Grace Ag- nes Quinn, Rosella Frances Quinn.
 aledictory-Rosella Quinn.
 The class motto was, Energy Wins
 Prizes in the first grade were to Viola BelvaI; arithmetic, Leonal Harpin: lecture, Louise Case; excel Lessard; catechism. Clayton Rood.
 Second grade-Excellence. Alice sDi- guettes: application, Blanche Char ron: assidinte, (perfect attendance) Miley: arithmetic, Alma Buteau; lec- ture. Armanzor St. Gernain.
 Third grade-Prize for catechism, Mildred Lay; excellence, Yvonne Chamberland: application. Aurore Charron: arithmetic, Georges Deslan- des: conduct. Rose Airnie Vilfatrault; catechism, Viola McShane.
 Fourth grade-Prize for scholarship. Brown: good conduct, Walter Rabi- taille: catechism, Yvonne Lacroix, and Walter Hussey; arithmetic, Rita La liberte.
 Emile Bibeault: excellence, Leona Lessard; application, Alice Miley: good conduct, Arthur Charron; arith- metic, Blanche Cardin.
 Sixth grade-Prize for catechism, Viola Charron: scholarship, Joseph Donahoe; excellence. Florence Caron good conduct. Myrtle Buteau; appli- cation, Amanda Lenoine: arithmetic, Stella Bourret.
 Seventh grade-Prize for excellence, Lodia Caron: gold medal for scholar ship in eighth grade awarded to Ro sella Quinn.
 State certificates for perfect attend ance-Viola Belval, Amanzor St. Ger main, Leo Lavigne, Alice Diguette Jeannette Cote, Eva Talbot, Arthur Belval Lorette Laboeuf, Rose Aimee ViIfatrauIt oe Lacroix. Aurore Biais 1 Mary Ptek, Walter Charron, Leona Lavigne, Georges Cadorette. Joseph Donahoe, Stella Bourret, Theodore Lucir Leo Viliatrault.
 Rev. J. V. E. Bellanger presented
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26

the diplomas and awarded the honors and prizes and delivered the com Hnencement address. Father Bellan- ger addressed the class in English and Tn French. He said I congratu- late the graduates and thank them for faithful attention and constant appli- cation to their studies.
 The hours devoted to different stud ies in the parochial school were hours spent preparing to accomplish more difficult problems which will be re- quired of you if high school and in college. He advised the class to re- main loyal to their faith, to their par ents and teachers and concluded by thanking the Sisters for their faithful services and Christian instruction. X the diplomas were awarded each grad uate received a handsome bouquet.
 Clergymen from surrounding cities and towns were present.