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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
COLBY COLLEGE
Professor of Economics Depart
ment Will Not Return Next
Fall-Other Students for Pre-.
paredness Work

1t is announced that Prof. French
Eugene Wolfe of the Economics De-
partment will not retura to Colby next
year. Instead. Prof. Wolfe has &C
cepted the professorship OF economies
at Ohio Wesleyan College, Delaware. O.
The position is the Homer +. White
chair of economics at that institution.
During his four years stay at Colby,
DR.. Wolfe has built up big and use
full economics department. Instead Of
the single course formerly offered.
there are now available four courses
in economies and allied subjects. No
finer preparation for further work in
this field is offered in many colleges
of Colby's size. Prof. Wolfe's many
friends. while sorry to see him leave.
wish him great success in his new
place of occupation.
Besides the So men who have left
college for actual military service quite
a few other students have left college
to engage in other preparedness activ-
ity, mostly farming. building
yards. plants of ammunition and the
like. The different classes have re-
sponded with equal readiness. the Sc
niors and Sophomores sending Ia men
each the Freshmen Is and the Juniors
II. OF the fraternities. the Phi Debts
ana the Dekcs each sent 10 men: the
ID. US. S: the Zetes Z; the \. T. t's.
6: and c. c. ). The III Delta Phi's and
the non-fraternity are not represented
as yet. OF the different branches OF
the service tho naval reserve seems
to be the most popular, as 20 men are
enlisted in this. Some OF these men
have been stationed and the rest are
awaiting their call Eleven men en-
tered the hospital corps OF the Second
Maine Regiment and one was already
in the same branch o. the First Maine
Regiment. Colby has two commission
cd officers. Lieutenant \. II. Rogers OF
Co. II and Lieutenant +. e. Chase, Co
f., End Maine Infantry.
The Y. NJ. {. A. has instituted
system whereby the names and ad-
dresses of all men engaged In military
service are available TO the student
body. also Il system of recording all
letters sent to and from these men.
TIC headquarters OF this work * I'm the
Crhcse y. NJ. G. \. rooms on the
campus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
&c. A. PILSBURY'S
FUNERAL HELD
ON THURSDAY

Belfast, Me- May 17.-(SpeciaD.-
Funeral services for the late Charles
a. Pilsbury. editor for 3s years OF the
Republican Journal. published In Bel
fast. were held Thursday afternoon At
O'Clock at his residence. Rev. WI
bur T. Hawthorne OF the North Con-
gregational church officiating The
bearers were Charles l.. Hazcltinc.
Robert +. Dunton, Charles r. Knowl-
ton and Charles H. Twombly.
Charles Albert Pilsbury was born in
Calais July ~. 1899, and was the son
OF the late Hon. Albert piIsbury, al
one time American Consul to Halifax.
n. s. 1t was while living In Halifax
that Mr. Pilsbury met and married
Miss Blanche Sutherland, who with
their only daughter Marguerite. wife
of Prof. William +. Schoppe of Uni
versity of Montana. at Bozman. sur
wives. Two Young grand sons. William
+. Jr.. and Robert Pilsbury Schoppe.
also survive. Mr.. Pilsbury also had
two sisters, Emily. the wife Of tho late
Sir John q. Bourinot. Canada's histo-
rian. and Mary who lived and died in
Belfast. His mother was formerly
MISS ADlSall I. fOfl'I OF f)tlIhSl, VINO
died years ago. Mr.. Pilsbury's grand
father was the first representative 10
Congress from Texas, after that
state was admitted 10 the Union and
his father was defeated by one vote
when candidate for the governorship
of Maine. While interested In politics
and a staunch Republican, Mr. Pills
bury never took any active part nor
ran for any office. He was never ami
lated with any secret societies or clubs
and when not at his desk was usually
to be found at his home.
He was a prominent member OF the
Maine Press Association. He served
the Republican Journal as editor -
years, dying on May 18th, the anniver-
sary of the day he :ook its editorial
chair. The last issue which he edited
was on April 18th. after which he re-
tired to his home in Court street, too
i'll to take up his pen again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
OAKLAND
rt-Moore Wedding at Nor
ridgew0ck-Final Plans to Be
Made for Memorial Day-New
HearSe Arrives

The marriage of Clifford Wort of
Oakland and Miss Mildred Moore of
Norridgewock occurred at the home of
the bride Wednesday morning. The
bridal couple reached Oakland on the
noon train and were conveyed by au-
tomobile to their new home in Sidney.
Cigars were ordered at Talberth's for
the friends of the groom and word of
the event was quickly passed around.
The bride is very popular young lady
in Norridgewock, and the many friends
of the couple extend Fluctuations and
good wishes.
Mrs. Ellen Wyman, who has been
passing the winter with her son. Wal
ter Wyman, in Augusta. has returned
to Oakland and opened her house in
Fairfield street for the summer. Mrs
Wyman has been i'll for some time and
has been in a hospital for treatment
but is considerably improved in health
A large number of the members OF
Acme Rebekah Lodge went to Fairfield
Thursday night to attend the District
Lodge and to eXemplify the degree
there.
Department Marshal Howard b. Hill
ton. accompanied by Chief of STAR
William l. Sterling of Watervilie, went
to Gardiner Tuesday night to muster
recruits into Kennebec Camp. United
Spanish War Veterans.
The Oakland Hotel has been leased
by Clafin and Spaulding Miss Grace
Melvin. who was formerly in charge,
has gone to Burnham.
Regular meeting of J. Wesley Camp,
Sons of Veterans, will be held tonight.
and final plans for Memorial day win
be made.
Grant Lowe has returned from Shut
tletown, Conn, and is visiting his sis
ter. Mrs. Alonzo Cochrane
The new hearse, which the town vot :
ed at its annual town meeting to pur-
chase, has arrived. 1t was secured
from a firm in Everett, Penn 1t is
large enough to take the largest size
casket and box, is equipped with rub
Der tires, and electric drivers signal.
The sides have handsomely carved
panels, with a glass panel between. at
which hangs a block fringed drapery.
The general appearance and size of
the hearse are very satisfactory.
Miss Nora Bartlett Greeley has re-
turned from a visit in Portland. She
was accompanied by her niece. Miss
Helen Foster who will remain in Oak
land over Sunday.
Mrs. Thomas Cross has gone to
Eastport for a visit.
F. S. Whitney has returned from
Kineo, where he has been passing the
winter. He starts today for his camp
on Belgrade Lakes, which he will open
for the summer season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Washington. May 17.-Representa-
lives of the federal reserve banks and
treasury officials in direct charge of
the task of floating the Liberty loan
virtually were unanimous tonight In
ne opinion that tremendous cam
paicn must be successfully carried on
within the next 81 days If the Liberty
loan is to meet with the over-sub-
tior which officials hope for.
Predictions that the big issue would
he over subscribed several hundred per
cent made on the face of the first re-
turns OF estimates of banks as to the
probable amount they and their GUS
TONERS would take have not material
lied thus far. There is a crying need,
in the opinion Of officials for the small
investor In great numbers to make felt
his power. and to bring the realization
cf this homo to the country vigorous
camp1ien IS being planned.
The impression still prevails in many
Quarters that the Liberty loan already
h1s been over-subscribed. This Is not
nnlv untrue It was authoritat1vely
stated tonight but probably not one
half Of tho loan has been taken, IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
NATIONAL home

Officer of the day, Capt. Hugh
Doyle.
Hugh McElhatten, late Co. X 197th
Pa. Inf, has been granted a discharge
from the Home.
The funeral of the late Francis Cur
tbs was held from the Home chapel at
10 A. NJ. Thursday, Rev. c. H. Temple
officiating.
The funeral of the late George Cros-
Ey will be held from the Home chapel
a: 9 a. NJ. Friday, Rev. c. H. Temple
officiating.
The moving picture program for Fri
day evening will be William Courto ma V
and Miss Alice Dovey in The Ro-
mantle Journey" five-reel Pathe
feature. "Luke's Lost Lamb come
dy, and the Pathe News.
George S. Gates reported Thursday
from a furlough passed in Yarmouth
vile.
Burroughs were granted Thursday
to Martin Dunphey to New York City;
John Daily to Rochester. n. Y; Cor
nelius J. Murphy to Boston; Joseph j.
Flynn to New York City; Maurice ".
Murphy to Worcester; Byron w.
Charles to Southbridge: John Gallagh-
er to Lynn and Robert J. Lynch to
Boston.
William F. c. Wing, bass player in
the Home Band for the past six years,
has resigned and will go to Quincy
to accept a position in paint manu-
factory.
Edward Bachmann. trombone player
ir the Home Band for the past three
years, has resigned and gone to Roch-
ester, n. Y, to accept similar posi-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
F Financial ssistanceNlav
Mean Quick End of War

chicago. May 17.-Prompt financial as
sistance to the allied governments may
enable the Allies to gain a decisive vic
tory before an American army is sent to
Europe, Secretary of the Treasury Nc
Adoo declared here tonight in speech
before iinanciers. bankers and business
men, urging their support of the Liberty
loan. Every man and woman who buys
Il Liberty bond will contribute in the
most directly helpful way to bring the
war to a quick conclusion" Mr. McAdoo
said NO one can doubt the outcome of
the conflict if the American people awake
20 the gravity of the situation and or
ranize the mighty resources of the ma
ton
The secretary said it was difficult to
make the country people understand that
We are involved in the most colossal war
Of all time. 1t was also true. he said,
the best friends of the American people
were the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
IF military autocracies can be de-
stroyed the greatest menace to the
worlds peace and security will be remov-
ed" Secretary McAdoo said. Already
as a result OF the war one great military
autocracy has been destroyed-Russia-
and on its ruins there has been reared
the benevolent structure of democratic
Institutions. Germany and Austria are
the sole remaining formidable types Of
military autocracies. They must be de-
featcd in order that liberty and peace
may no longer be imperilled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
y. 5. Destoyers Sailors
to Have Warm Clothes
Flotllia Lett Before Supplies Could be Put on
BoardEComplete Outfits of Heavy Woolens
and Rubber Clothing Now on Way

Washington. May 1.-THE report
from Queenstown that the sailors Of
the American destroyer fotilla which
has arrived in the war zone, were NOT
supplied with warm clothing for the
cold latitude. was explained TODAY nv
he fact that the destroyers sailed from
American ports before the supplies
could be put on board. Complete OUT
FITS Of heavy wooden and rubber CLOTH
inG for all are now on the way to the
mon. The crews of every destroyer
which has left subsequently have been
completely QUILTED.
To the women of the United States
Is due the credit for this measure of
protection Under the direction of the
Navy League. thousands of American
women have been knitting wooden gar
mcnts and n special fund has been rails
cd to buy rubber coats and felt boots
American warships have never be-
fore been called upon for service in
such cold climates, and therefore the
regulation clothing outfit was not suit
able for the North Sea service against
submarines. Secretary Daniels recog-
niScd this fact and in an official order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

called upon the Navy League to enlist
the aid of American women in supple
menting the bluejackets' clothing. In
almost every city this work is under
way under the direction of the Navy
League, and it will be continued until
every man in the American navy is
thoroughly equipped for any war serv-
ice.
Both officers and enlisted men have
written letters to the League extending
their thanks to the American women. a
commander in war service abroad sent
the following letter, which is typical of
all:
Il have the pleasure of acknowledge
ing the receipt of outfits of wooden
clothing from the Navy League. 1t is
greatly appreciated. as the service of
destroyers is full of hardships, espe-
cially when campaigns are conducted in
cold ATTITUDES. These garments will not
only make the men more comfortable
but render them more efficient in the
performance of their duties. In provid-
ing this clothing the donors have aided
in the national defense"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
FOR FARM WORK
Government Enrolling
Hundreds of Thousands
Expect Completion of Organiza-
ton in Two Weeks

Washington, May Reorganization of
national government system of supply
ing labor for the countrys farms this
summer probably will be completed by the
agriculture and labor departments within
two weeks and in short time thereafter
the government expects to be enrolling
hundreds of thousands of men, women
and boys for farm work.
The plan, outlined today by w. j.
Spillman, chief of the agriculture depart
ments ONCE of farm management, calls
for the cooperation of all state food or
CARNATIONS. In each state the governor
will name a board to direct the WORK
the boards to name county agants and
they in turn community agents. Many
governors already have named boards
from their state food commissions.
Community agents will register persons
who can give a part of their time this
summer to farm labor, and will register
also the ordinary surplus of farm labor
In addition they will ascertain their local
farm labor needs, and where possible will
place the labor in their own commune
ties. The community agents will report
to county agents any surplus Of labor or
labor needs, and county agents VIII re-
port in turn to state boards. If a labor
surplus or shortage exists in a state, the
boards will report to the agriculture de-
partment and the labor department will
assist in attaining the proper distribu-
ton. Railroads will aid by giving low
transportation rates to laborers..
Two hundred and fifty thousand post
ers will be sent throughout the country
soon calling on persons to enroll for farm
labor The departments behind the plan
believe cities and villages can supply 4
great deal of labor for short periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
RICHMOND

Mrs Joseph Fray passed "Wednesday
with relatives in Bath.
Mrs. George Hawkes. was the guest OF
Mrs. Alfred Maxwell in Bowdoinnam
Wednesday.
Deputy sheriff Joseph Carter returned
Wednesday from Bath. where he has
oeen attending court.
~ Is expected that the Richmond arson
ease OF Samuel Hyman and Maurice
HhIffer will come up Friday for trial at
hath. Lyman and Shiffer were indicted
Tor arson in connection with the burn
ing Of building at Richmond in which
pool room operated by them was TO-
Gated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

at Kennebec Market early Thursday
morning after an illness covering the
past few years. He was born in Rich
mond 72 years ago. where he had always
made his home. Besides his wife, one
brother, Capt. James Hathorne Of Rich
mond, and one sister, Mrs. Elinor Marson
Of Iceboro. survive. Funeral services
will be held Saturday afternoon at l
o clock from the chapel at Iceboro. Rev.
Allen W. Constantine will off1ciate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

councils committee on supplies. said to-
day the committee would continue to 60
direct to manufa cturers for supplies.
Just now the committee is trying to
get sufficient uniforms for the first 5000
men to be raised under the army draft. 1,
will require 100000 uniforms to outfit and
provide reserve supplies for these men
and some may be forced to wear civilian
clothes for a time after they are in camp,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
WIN tt''R|0P
o. E. S. Yearly Fair Proves De-
lightful Event Winthrop
Farmer WEEDS Auburn Girl

The fair held by the ladies of the
Abnaki Chapter, O. +. S., IS now a
thing of the past, but it was a JOY to
see during the afternoon of May II.
The arrangement of the hall was very
pretty, five of the tables being the five
points OF the star as follows Ada, Mrs.
Justin Towle with Mrs. Clara Hanna
ford and Mrs. Lillian Foster. assist
ants. This table contained a choice as
sortment of food, and was draped in
blue; Ruth, mystery booth, where Mrs.
Rose gWellman and her aids Mrs.
Mary Beatty and Mrs. Maude Macom-
Der held sway, was attractive in yell
low; Esther. was the handkerchief
booth. made up in pure white, with a
red, white and blue parasol at the
very top. The ladies at this table, Mrs.
Ada Bates and Miss Elma D. Shaw.
We're dressed in white also: Martha,
the fourth point of the star, was de-
voted TO aprons of all kinds. Mrs. Mar
tina L. French and Mrs. Mabel Row
ell gave good bargains to all who came
to see them. The fifth point, Electa,
was presided over by Mrs. Alice Pen
nman, assisted by Mrs. Ronald C. Nc
Troy This table was made up with
red crepe paper ornamented with flags.
The candy table at the end of the
hall was as dainty looking as pink and
white crepe paper could make it. At
this table Mrs. Mary Gage and Mrs.
Earl Norcross sold homemade cam
dies In the corner where Mrs. Dud-
ley and Mrs. Coveney served ice
cream from q white covered table dec
IL a
Among the out-of-town folks were:
Mrs. John Stanley Of Lewiston, Mrs.
Mary A. Beatty of Winthrop, Mass,
Mrs. Clyde Watson, Readfield, Mrs.
Leslie Prescott of Auburn and one
young man, Robert Carey Of Colby
college, who has enlisted as drummer
in the band of c. A. c., Waterville.
Mrs. Edith Carleton and Mrs Edith
Wilson were the committee on eve
ring entertainment which will be re-
ported later.
Everett Webb caught a salmon in
Lake Maranacook on Wednesday which
weighed nine pounds and measured 20
inches
Mrs. Mary Frost who lives alone in
the Kimball district had an i'll turn and
fell. breaking her arm.
a very pretty home wedding took
place in Auburn. the contracting parties
being Roswell Bates of Winthrop and
Miss Alice G. Bonney of Auburn Mr..
Bates is a farmer living on Sturtevant
Hill Mrs Bates graduated from the
Winthrop High school and has been
employed as bookkeeper in a. shoe Shop
in Auburn They will make their home
in Winthrop with Mr.. and Mrs. Frark
Bates. parents of the groom Their
many friends wish them success and
much happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Quite number attended the lecture
Life in European Trenches" by Harry
Latte at the NJ E. church Wednesday
evening. The Ladies' Aid Society served
a Red Cross supper before the lecture.
which was also well attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
EAST P1TTsTON
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to extend our sincere thank:
to our kind friends and neighbors ant
also the Sunshine Society and Corpora
tion of Wniteiield for their kind help.
MR.. and MRS. ORLANDO MOODY,
Mr. and MRS. LESTER L. FELT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Germs Of Disease should be prompt
Nv expelled from the blood. This is a
time when the system is especially sus-
ceptible to them. Get rid Of all impurities
IN the blood by taking Hoods Sarsa-
na rilla. and thus fortify your whole
6ody and prevent illnsss.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
Middlemen Cry at | Hurt
Of Direct Buying Supplies

Washington. May Inflammation Of
the middleman in government buying
tho members of the advisory commission
Ct the National Defense Council say, is
largely responsible for criticism Of tho
commission in the Senate, many dealers
having gone to their congressman with
bitter complaints of disarrangement of
business.
julius Rosenwald, chairman of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
Fridays Concert Program

-March-Sons of America, Theme
Overture-Sunshine and Showers. Fluth
Misunderstanding of the Winds. J. Hall
Selection-The Chocolate Soldier, Staus5
EMBELLISHMENTS, Casner
Medley overture-Haviland's Happy Hits,
Halle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
WINDSOR
Card Of Thanks.

Card OF Thanks.
We wish TO extend our thanks TO our
many friends and the Unity Club for
their kindness during the illness and
death Of our dear wife and mother and
for the beautiful floral offerings.
ARTHUR n. CHOATE,
EDITH v. CHOATE.
ROY f. CHOATE,
IRVING NJ. CHOATE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
Clark Priest

Headquarters have been notified of
the death of Clark Priest a member
of this Home, which occurred in To-
ledo, O., May 6. He was born in
Maumee, O., 20 years ago. He en-
listed in Co. D, 9th Ohio, Dec 81,
1861. and at the end of three years
re -enlisted in Co. B, 9th Ohio, and
was discharged Dec. II, 1865. He was
admitted to the Home from Cape Eliz-
abeth, May g. 1916.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

The Togus Dramatic Club presented
"Tommy's Wife" here Thursday evening
and the piece was we'll staged The en-
tertainment opened with the showing of
three slides, the flags of the Allies, the
meeting Of Washington and Lafayette,
and the flag Of France. Albert Nor
neau rendered la Marceillaise' in very
able manner. Earl r. Hayes rendered
The Horn" a very pleasing solo, and
was obliged to respond to an encore.
Sumner Glazier as the artist. and Miss
Alice I. Lucas as his sister, handled the
leading parts in a very able manner. AL
bert Darius took the part of the French
fencing master to perfection. while Miss
Minnie Driscoll, Miss Madeline Lister and
Harry Murphy showed that they had tai
ent and how to use it to advantage. Mrs.
Myrtle Lister and Miss Ruth Perkins
made up the balance of the cast and had
their parts we'll learned. AS a whole the
play was we'll presented and enjoyed by
q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Soloman B. Hathorne
solomon B. Hathorne died at his home
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-24
THE HOME MERCHANT.

Inc home merchant-who is heo
lie Is the man who gives you credit
when you are financially embarrassed
and carries your account when Won arc
unable to pay.
lie is the man who gives YOU bacl;
your money or makes exchanges when
you are not satisfied with what Won
have bought.
lie is the man who stands back OF
ms guarantee and makes restoration
of all losses you may sustain on goods
you buy from him.
he is the man who takes a neimh-
borly interest in you, your family and
your affairs.
He's the man whose clerks live in
and spend their money with YOU and
other people of the city
He is the man who paws heavy
taxes to help support the school de-
partments and other public institu-
tlons. He helps to support the
churches, hospitals and charity or
ganizations.
Don't you-or won't you-realize
thatfvery dollar you send out of town
goestto strangers who never spend a
cent here?
faif to the home merchant
your friend and neighbor-buy in YOUR
home town all the time.-Lexingto
(Miss.) Advertiser.