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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-22
Federal Commission
Proposes Regulation
Of the Coal Industry

Washington, May 21.-Government
regulation of the coal industry, in
Guiding the control Of price. was nro-
posed by the federal commission TO-
day in q report to Congress charging
producers and brokers with exactino
eXorbitant profits and blaming the
present coal shortage at consumption
points TO inadequate transportation
facilities.
In line with the trade commissions
statements concerning transportation
the supreme court handed down a de-
cision today unfolding the power of
the Interstate Commerce Commission
to compel RAILROADS to furnish a rea-
sonably adequate supply of coal cars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-22
TROY
William Barker

William Barker, an honored and life
long resident Of Troy, passed away Sat
urday, May 10, at the age of 50 years His
wife and two children went before him
some years ago, and he would have pass
ed lonely old age had 1t not been for
an adopted daughter. Evelyn. who cared
for him faithfully through a trying Ill
ness of six months. One Of large family.
he is survived by only two sisters, Mrs
T. p. Tyler Of Troy and Mrs. J. NJ. Chal-
mers Of ,Pittsheld. He leaves two grand
daughters in California. The funeral took
place at the homestead Monday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-22

Field estate swHed by his sons Leon
ard Eyeld .cf CumberlaRd Mills
Mrs. AEthpr W. Hcwinan. of Bos-
ton, Mass, has Joined her husband and
son at Mrs. George r. Bowman's. and
is reported to be somewhat improved
in health from last summer.
Walter Noble and Mrs. w. S.
Bracket went to Riverside Saturday,
where they furnished music for a
dance in Good Templars hall. About
20 of the young people from this way
were in attendance.
Mrs. George Merrill of Augusta was
an auto guest Saturday afternoon OF
her brother, n. p. Merrill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-22

Clarence Hollis has left his work In
Lowell. Mass. and come home TO assis.
his father on the farm.
An epidemic of automobile buying has
been raging in this vicinity. Those who
have recently purchased are Dana Moody.
F. l.. Rollins. S. J. Barker. Andrew vi
dette. Stanley Chase, r. f. Stone and
Charles Philbrick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-22
PRESBYTERIAN union
General Assembly Favors North
and South as One

Dallas, Tex. May 21-The General
Assembly of the Presbyterian church
in the United States of America in ses-
sion here today voted unanimously in
favor of reunion for the two branches
of the church--the north and the SOUTH
A copy of the resolution was ordered
sent to the southern assembly now in
session at Birmingham, Alabama.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-22
Reject UNIONS
Chicago Teachers Heed
Boards Warning
Association Breaks with Organ
lied Labor

chicago, May 21-The Chicago Teach
ers Association. the center of some dis
sension in the public school system in
.he last two years. has severed its con-
uectiou with organized labor. it was an
nounced by the Chicago Federation of
Labor today. John Fitzpatrick. president
Of the labor federation, said the action
was necessary because of the ruling of
the president of the board of education
prohibiting teachers membership in labor
UNIONS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-22
GERMAN REGRETS
Ambassador at Stock
holm Makes Visit
Expresses Sorrow for Sinking
Swedish Ships

Copenhagen. May n, via London
Tn" German minister at Stockholm is
reported in news dispatches to have
visited the Swedish foreign minister
and expressed the deepest regret at
the sinking OF the Swedish steamers
Nesterland. Vixen and Aspen.
The Aspen Ncste'land and Vixen
were sunk in the Gulf of Bothnia,
several mcmbcrs of the crews losing
their lives. The vessels were laden
with grain and released from British
ports by the British government I'M
der reciprocal agreement. The news
OF their destruction caused intense in
dignatiOn in Sweden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-22
KY. 100000 FIRE
Destroys Central Part of Lex
ington Business Section

lexington. KY, May H.-Fire destroyed
'roperty with an estimated value Of $6Oo.-
!" early today. 1t originated In q livery
table and within four hours had consum-
Va the larger part Of the property In tne
sentrai part Of the business district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-22

William D. Blanchard of Lowell,
Mass, aged % is in the hospital at
Biddeford, suffering from bullet
wound in the neck. He will recover
unless blood poisoning sets in. He had
been woodchuck hunting and when re-
turning home his rifle was accidentally
discharged. The bullet was removed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-22
RAISE AGE LIMIT
Applicants in Regular Army
May Be From Is to 40

New York. May 21.-The age limit Of
applicants for enlistment in the regular
army has been raised from II to IS years
to IS to 10 years. according to an order
made public at the office of Major John
NJ. Hughes. in charge Of recruiting Offices
hero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-22
BOWDOINHAM
Mrs. C. B. Umberhind

Mrs. Lucinda p. Umberhind died Mon
day noon at her home in Bowdoinham.
She is survived by FIVE daughters and two
sons Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-22

c. Wharton Smith of Baltimore, a
wealthy and retired business man, a
patient at the DR.. Gehring sanitarium
at Bethel, committed suicide sometime
Friday by shooting. He went out
about P. NJ. with a shotgun, saying
he was going to shoot some crows
Not returning at supper time, search
revealed his dead body, a Boy Scout
searcher discovering it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-22
Tuesdays Concert Program

March-"American Medley E. Brooks
re-'Independence Day"
Ragone
Waltzes-"Nanon" Genne
Selection from "Mikado" Sullivan
'Iarboard Watch" arr. Theme
Medley-"A Night in New York
Brooks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-22

G. G. Deering Co. at Bath have the
most Of the material in their yard fo- a
duplicate of the schooner Maude NJ
Morey and work will commence on the
new craft when the Morey is finished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-22

G. B. Labaree, who has been travelling
in the interests of his firm through Maine
for several weeks, returned Friday and
will pass the summer at his home in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Chamberlain and
daughter Elizabeth of Portland were re-
cent guests at the home of Mrs. Cham
berlain's parents, Mr. and Mrs. c. E.
Otis
Arthur B. Moody of Boston was a week
end visitor in town.
Miss George Dunton, student at
Kents Hill. passed the weekend with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Dunton.
Mrs. F. E. Scott was a visitor Thursday
in Augusta.
Fred Kealy Of Lynn. Mass. arrived
Thursday and will pass some time at the
Kealy homestead.
Mrs. Augusta Sullivan and Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Morang. who have passed several
months In Edgecomb. returned to their
home in this place Saturday.
Mrs Alberta Walls and Mrs. Eva Reed
of Hallowell were guests over Sunday Of
friends in this village.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Mansir were bust
ness visitors Friday in Gardiner.
Mrs E. P. Cary returned Wednesday 20
her home in Gardiner after passing two
weeks at the home Of H. H. Cary in this
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-22
P1TTsToN

EAST-Mrs. Harriet A. Cary, wife of
Hosea IA. Cary. passed away at her home
in this village Sunday, May 49, after an
illness of about two weeks. She was we'll
known and much esteemed and had
wide circle of friends to mourn her loss.
She was a member of the Methodist
church in this place. She was born in
Gardiner Nov. 2, 1915, and was the daugh-
ter of Eliphalet and Rachel (1dgecomb)
Pray. Besides her husband she is sur
vived by one daughter. Miss Mary II.
Cary, and two sons. Eliphalet P. Cary
of Gardiner and Gilbert G. Cary Of this
place; also one brother, Maurice Pray Of
Gardiner. Funeral services, which were
private, were held from the late home
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. conducte
by Rev. Frederick Emerson. Interment
was in the family lot in the Whitefield
cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
UNCLE JED'S TALK TO WIDE
 AWAKEs.

One reason every Wide-Awake should study hard is because learning makes one fit company for himself"
 It is impossible for an ignorant per- son to enjoy much because he doesn't know much.
 No one was ever sorry that they studied hard: but thousands have been sorry because they did not make the most of their school days.
 Every day you go to school you are gaining knowledge. The school soon makes you aware you don't know much;- and in time, if you stick to it. the school will teach you that you cannot know too much. The three R's are the most important -" Reading, 'Riting and 'Rithmetic.'' It is the reader who makes the writer, the writer who makes his mark in the world, and the f1gurer usually makes his pile if he figures right. The use of knowledge Is not to dis cover how little someone else knows, but how little we know ourselves, that we may gain the knowledge which will -heIp us and not waste time upon that which neither brings a blessing nor a reward.
 Knowledge may be a protection against mistaken views and many prejudices as well as against inen- ciency, disease and death.
 An able poet wrote: How empty
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Moses Crows For Wilson.

Dear Uncle Jed:-I am nine years old. I go three miles to school in a school team. I am in the fourth grade. I help papa do the chores every night. I don't have much time in the morning as I have to be ready for the team by half past seven.
 At night I get the wood in, feed the hens and put the COW and calf in the barn.
 Our cows name is Buttercup, and her calfs name is Queen.
 I have nice kitty. When papa gets up in the morning she will be at tEe door ready to come in; and when ne- pa lets her in she goes and gets on the bed with mamma and wakes her up. And then she will cuddle down beside her and go to sleep
 I live near by my grandpa and grandma. I go to see them almost every day. I have to go by their house every day when I go to school.
 Grandpa has a tamerooster and his name is Moses.
 Grandpa will sit down and ask him to come and stand on his knee; and then grandpa will tell him he will give him some corn if he will crow for President Wilson and Moses will crow.
 JOEL BARBER. Moosup
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE STORIES
RESOLUTION CUSHIONS.

There was an expectant smile on Grandma BartlettS face. She pulled the shade over the lamp and drew the curtains, shutting her room in cozily. The clock on the manteI was ticking the Old Year away as fast as it could hurry him of. It was dusk and New Years eve. and that was the time for the Pincushion Ceremony at Bartlett's. Fred met Alice the stairs. and Belle and Arthur came along the hall. Belle carried Baby Lefty in her arms, and they each bore a brist1ing little red tomato pincushion in their hands.
 Grandma had placed five hassocks in a row.
 'tCome, dearies," she halloed out to Arthur's subdued knock. They filed in, laughing.
 Stools of repentance" cried tall Belle. dropping to her hassock- 70. Grandma, my cushion is full of pins broke my resolution every other day. I resolved to keep my temper, you know, and got so tired of poking in a pin for a slip, nights at bedtime"
 Look at my lazy pins,' mourned Fred
 And my behind-tine stickers,' g
 T didn't think I did put off things so often,' sighed Arthur, and then Baby Lefty stuck up her cushion. It was empty.
 Now, dears," said grandma, f''pro- ceed with the ceremony
 Solemnly they each turnbled their pins into a box on the table. Another stood near it.
 ''why, there's not half So many as last year. grandmai" cried Fred
 'Whyi why. And we all felt so bad Iy!"
 Clean cushions again." said grand ma happily, picking up Lefty to hug her. Now for gradma's New Years presents
 There were beautiful books and games.
 'sT always feel as if vou ps3d ue for being naughty, said Alice, looking up with smile from her book But I wouldn't part with my Resolution Cushion for the world!"
 Arthur looked at his empty cushion.
 I'm glad those pins are gone" he said "A clean start for q happy New Year. I say grandma, how we love you!"
 Ana four impetuous pairs of arms almost smothered dear, gentle grand ma--Ynuth's CompGnicn-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE
 AWAkES.
My First Experience in Cooking

wy TITSC G&FGEiSThSE HI SSOr>in9'
 One summer day went to my aunt's house to keep house for her, as she was ill., I first washed the breakfast dishes and when finished I put the chicken soup on the stove to let it cook
 I then went and played with the four little kittens. Soon I thought I would look and see if my soup was cooking. When I looked in the pot to my sur prise I did not see any soup; just the chicken was in there. The soup had all cooked away. I quickly put some water on it and left it on the stove.
 I then set the beans on the stove and then started to pare potatoes. Soon smelled something burning and run ming to the stove I found that half of the beans were burned black. I quick ly poured the water from them and put fresh on, and then picked all the burned beans out.
 I then placed the potatoes on the stove and let them cook. At quarter to 12 I fried the steak, and when my uncle came home I had everything ready. z. 4 -
 The soup tasted a little burned, but he did not notice this- When I tasted the potatoes I remembered I had for gotten to put salt in them You could not taste that the beans were burned, although here and there were still some black ones.
 When I did the dishes I had a little better luck, as I broke only one cup and two saucers.
 HILDA FRANKBN, Age 13 Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
santa claus, eandaaed Leu.

Dear Uncle Jed: The Saturday even ing before Christmas I went to the GurleyviIle church. All of the children met and went into church. Most of us had pieces to speak. My piece was about The Holy Night.
 The exercises began at half past 2. We had a fine time. First we had music and pieces and had phono- graph.
 Santa Claus was in Mexico, and he had an accident. When he came Co church he had his leg all bandaged up near his knee.
 He helped to take some Of the things from the Christmas trec.
 He said he could not stay long, For he had many other places to visit. We came home after 10 o'clock.
 Monday morning we had Christmas tree at home. I got a new sled, cook ies, one orange and some nuts.
 was very glad to have new sled and I liked it very much.
 Friday afternoon before Christmas our school kept until about o'clock. Then we had a potato race until 4 o'clock.
 First the seventh grade raced, then the fifth. When it was my turn and another girls. we raced and she beat me. I was sure she would finish be- fore I. but when we got to the plate she fell down and I ran ahead and got the last potato. Then the third grade came and then second and first; then we went home My teacher went away for Christ mas.
 MARY sTEINMEYER, Age Il. + Fla gleVilIe
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Early chriatmas Rissrs.

Dear Uncle Jed: am writing to you about the Christmas tree that us chil- dren had. My two big brothers went after a tree and made popcorn balls. My youngest brother and put them on the tree. Then we went to bed. My youngest brother and l got up in the
 morning at ten minutes past four.
 My father and mother got up and built the fires. My brother and I looked at some of the things. And then waited for the rest to get up. We did the chores and came fin the house and played with the things.
 received one big book, Robinson Crusoe, and several other things, among them was a cut-out puzzle, a handkerchief. necktie. ball, candy, nuts, etc.
 My mother and father say they have read my book so I think will. We did not expect any Christmas vacation as our teacher had been sick School commenced Dec. 27. also kept Jan. l, 1917. I like my school and eacller: but as I have been sIc6 have been absent two weeks. 1 FRANK M. GRAY, Age 10. VU;5li,,a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Where Spot Was Found.

Dear Uncle Jed:-About month ago Spot, our dog, who is blind, dis appeared in the night.
 We did not think much about it the next day. for we supposed that he was with one of the neighbors1 dogs.
 That night we went out to find him but he could not be found.
 Just as we were getting ready for bed we heard in the woods a bark which sounded like Spot. so we went down to see if he was there, but we could not find him.
 The next morning I went to a neighbor's a few miles off, to see ii he had been down there, but they said that they had not seen anything o1 him, so went back home.
 A few hours later we went down fin the woods for the second time. We hunted around for a long time but wt could not see him
 Just as we were getting ready to gc home grandpa, who was not with us yelled to us that he had found hin going around in a circle not knowing which way to go.
 ARTHUR J. YOUNG, Age 13.
 Augusta, Me.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Baltic
Hubert's CI,ristmas Vacation.

Dear Uncle Jed:-My Christmas va cation the first week was spent in working in and about the house; but on Saturday I was told that I could
 go to Norwich so I got ready and took the half past nine government boat and had an hours trip. After we landed it was raining quite hard, but we managed to buy all our Christmas presents. After we had mailed them started for Norwich on the train. It was a nice trip. After I reached Nor wich I went to my aunt's house which is on Cliff street. I then had lunch, after lunch I went to see some boys that I know.
 I came back at five o'clock. When l reached the house my cousin was in t; then we had supper and after supper we had some music and after the music we got ready for the show the name of the picture was The Dream Girl It was very interesting. After the show we went right home When we reached the house it was nine o'clock. We had an apple and then retired
 The next morning I got up at eight o'clock and took the thirty car for New London. I then had some lunch and started on the 1.30 boat for the island.
 I then had a very hard voyage. We had to stand on deck the waves were as high as a small house; but we man aged to get home safe. HUBERT RYAN. Age F. ~ Fishers Island
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Raxmen,. Christina. Tree.

Dear Uncle Jed:-Fll tell you about my Christmas.
 The first thing we did was to go
 and get Christmas tree. We had to
 go a long way but after a while we
 found a good one. We brought it
 home and fixed it it would be ready
 for the night before Christmas. The
 tree was a nice one. On Christmas eve we set it up and
 strung a lot of popcorn, and also made
 cornballs for it. We put on oranges, too.
 In the morning when we got up we looked over the things we found on the tree little while, then we had to do chores. After the chores were done we ate breakfast When breakfast was finished we looked to see how many presents we had. I had necktie, book, ball. 8 hand kerchief and a few other presents be- sides candy and nuts. We left the tree in the house a few days and then took 1t out. My mother gave us all a roast chicken dinner with all the fxiegs. After dinner my brothers and played ball, as it was not very cold; also read our books. When night came we went to bed tired and happy. RAYMON W. GRAY. Age IF. WilIimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
My Christmas.
Poquetanuck.

Dear Uncle Jed: I had a very nice Christmas and l am going to tell you about jt.
 My father called me at half past and told me to get up. l told hIm ] would be down in five minutes. I hur- ried up and dressed myself and then went down stairs. The first thing did was to look into the den.
 There were all of my presents. There was box of handlSerchiefs, pair of stockings, a raincoat, and a hat to go with it, q box of chocolates. a pair of pajamas, a bathrobe. five books, sled and three games.
 At II o'clock I went over to my Uncle Walters At 1 o'clock we had dinner: Turkey, mashed potato, on- ions, turnips, cranberry sauce, pie, and all kinds of fruit and candy.
 In the afternoon my uncle gave out the presents.
 I received a jack knife and two more pairs of stockings. My sister received a lot of things. too. After the pres ents were given out, my sister and 1 went to the moving pictures.
 After the show l met my father and mother and then we went home.
 I, went to bed early that night and slept sound.
 ALBERT LEFFINGWELL, Age g.
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

at school Dec 22, 1916, we had a Christmas tree and the children spoke pieces that made us laugh. The Christmas tree stood in a corner all trimmed with presents. some presents from the church. The lady sent us out doors till she gave them out. She said:
 Don't let the children have them the candy" Santa Claus sent me a sweater, pendant, pencil box, and pair of mittens.
 All of us together had an Edison talking machine. HANNAH LAWSON, Age IA. Pomfret Center.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Bernice,, christmas Vacation.

Dear Uncle Jed: I will tell you how I spent my Christmas vacation. My mother and I ate dinner at my grand mothers. Then at half past o'clock we went to Poquetanuck station and took a car to Westerly and from Vest eriy we went to Mystic and from Mys- tic on to Old Mystic.
 The car stopped at Mir. Williams store. We got off there and went into my other grandmothers house. She was very glad to see me and the lit tie girl who stays there was, too. We had a lovely time playing and at D o'clock my mother went home. After she went we had supper, and at half past we went to bod.
 The next day we went to the store and bought some candy. Then we came home and I sewed all day.
 The next day and the rest of the week we went visiting.
 At last the time came when l was to go home. They were sorry to see me go. When I got home l had 6ne time playing with my Christmas pres ents.
 Goodbye to the Wide-Awake Circle.
 BERNICE CHURCH, Age g.
 Poquetanuck.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
A Story of a Fire.

Dear Uncle Jed:.I am writing you a story of a fire.
 Papa and my brother Henry and myself were just going to bed when papa happened to look out Of the win dow and saw sparks and smoke.
 First pape went down and after papa had gone Henry and I ran as fast as we could and we were bare-footed, but we were used to going barefooted SC we didn't mind it much.
 When we got pretty near the fire we saw automobiles lined up in row
 When we went up to the fire the side of the barn was just caving in There were from 40 to 90 people there shouting and very excited.
 In a few minutes the fire engine from Mystic came with i've hremen There was a brook down a hill called Stony brook. They rushed down the hill to the brook and soon were ready to work, and out went the fire pretty fast.
 Nothing burned up. MT. Browning upset a lantern>in the hayloft and soon the barn was afire.
 He managed to save everything but
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
THE WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS

1-HuIda Franken of Stonington- Ruth Fielding at the Red Mill.
 2-Susie Hopkins Of Brooklyn-The Automobile Girls at Newport.
 3-Hannah Lawson, of Ponfret Center-All Aboard
 4-AIice Kinney, of South Coventry -Airship Andy.
 5-Catherine Cooney, of Baltie-The Boys of Bellwood School
 6-Alice Green, of Versailles-The Camp Fire Girls at School
 7-JoeI Barber, of Moosup-Tom the Telephone Boy.
 s-Mary Steimeyer, of Bagleville- Two Boy Gold Miners.