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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-25
ST. ALBANS

Two of our soldier boys. Elden wilkins
and Orrin Parkman. are at home on
a Christmas furough
There will be a Christmas dinner and
tree at the Friends church the 18th.
Miss Mary Hanson, who IS attending
Wellesley College, came home Friday for
the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Hanson are the
proud parents of a 1O-pound boy that ar
rived last Wednesday. This baby boy ha .
two grandmothers and grandfathers. al
so two Observation-Disclosures and great
grandfathers and two aunts
Miss Gladys Bigelow, who is teaching
in the Technical high school of Newton
vile Mass, is at home for Christmas va.
cation.
Mr. and Mrs Clarence Robertson ana
little daughter Altha of Mattapan. Mass
are at home for a few days visit
Turner Emery. who is attending :,
school of Technology in Boston. is nassing
his vacation at the Willow Tree Inn.
The local Red Cross is taking IN MANI
new recruits The order will make an.
ether shipment the last of this weep
Mrs. Bertha WEIGH has knit 10 sweaters
for the soldier bows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-25

Uncle Sam on Monday presented
the men Of registrable age in Maine
with Christmas gift they cannot fail
to appreciate. From now, until the
time of calling the next quota under
the selective draft, these young men
will be allowed to enlist voluntarily in
one or four branches Of the Federal
service, a privilege that was denied
them a short time ago. AS result OF
this action on the part of the war de-
partmcnt officials, Maine young men
arc again allowed the privilege Of
choosing their branch of service.
The information making this impor
tant and radical change in the status
that registrants have occupied was
contained in telegram received by
Provost Marshal General George Mel
I'resson Monday morning. The four
branches open to enlistment, besides
the United States navy, are aviation,
medical corps, ouarterma ster's corps
and infantry.
Maine has contributed its first
lrlota Of 1871 men under the selectlve
service law. except few who are
needed to fill ZIP the gaps made by the
army surgeons in their re-examina
DION. Every local board that mas
furnished men under this first call will
he obliged to reserve few men in or
der Ia provide for these vacancies
Tho other mon on their lists are fee
to he indicted into the service at
once and wherever the men may
choose.
\ man desiring to enlist in the navy
or marine corps will first apply to his
local board for permission. which will
he granted 4 man desiring TO enter
aviation, tho medical corps, quarter
master corps or infantry service will
apply direct to his local board and will
he indicted into the service under
special rules recently promulgated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-25
CHINA
Miss Eta Pierson,

WEST-The many friends of Miss Eta
flerson Will be panied to learn of her
death which occurred at the home of her
brother. James Pierson, in China carly
saturday morning, Miss Pierson has been
life long resident of vassalboro but fo,
several months has been in poor health
Las ian she and her sister came to pas.
the winter with their brother, who witt
ms wire have cared for her tenderly unit
the last.
The \. L. l.. Club met at the home Of
MI and Mrs. George Taylor on Priest Hill
Friday evening. Dec. 81. II member. being
present beside the children A Christmas
program was carried out. after which a
small tree was enjoyed by the children
MI Tlngley drove a double sled and took
all and they enjoyed the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-25

r. ]. Goodrich and A. P. Howes ~
tended the annual session Of the state
Grange at Lewiston last week.
will wyman has moved his family 70
Hartland for the winter months
Edna Lenfest and Vernon. Aenfest are
ma ssing the Christmas vacation of NJ. e.
l. at their home.
Christmas exercises will be observed al
tho Gale schoolhouse on Monday evening
under the direction Of the teacher ana
scholars.
The annual meeting of the East conner
set Pomona Grange will be held at Hart
land on Jan. . and 3. E. T. CLIFFORD Oh
winthrop will speak the first day IN ths
fternoon and will install the officers OF
the Pomona and Hartland Oranges IN tne
evening. On the second day Dr. a y.
Thomas the State superintendent OF
schools, will be present and give an ao-
dress. An exhibition of the work done III
our local schools will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-25
VASSALBORO

NORTH-The WomanS Relief Corr
will install their recently elected Of
ficers some time in January.
The churches of the town will have
their Christmas concerts Monday eve
ming at the Methodist and Tuesday
evening at the Baptist church.
A large number of the people have
been engaged with their Christmas
shopping during last week in Water
vile.
Miss Hattie Canham is home from
Vinalhaven to pass the Christmas va
cation with her parents.
Miss Gertrude Donnelly arrived Sat
urday from Millinocket for the Christ
mas vacation.
The Holly Club will meet Friday
afternoon with Miss Ina Averill
A number Of new members have
been added to the Red Cross society
during the recent drive.
John Averill and daughter Ina will
pass their Christmas vacation with
relatives at Portland, Me.
Miss Evelyn Ruttcr is home from
Yarmouth to pass the Christmas va :
cation with her parents.
The Red Cross society held their
meeting last Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. Holman.
The young people of the village are
working on a drama to be given in the
town hall the middle of January.
The schools of the town are closed
for the Christmas holidays, the teach
ers, Miss Hoyt, Miss Rideout having
~,
Dexter and Richmond.
Robert Hutton, Jr., has arrived in
town. with his wife and daughter. Mr..
Hutton is superintendent or q WOODEN
mill at Philadelphia, Penn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-25
State House Chat

Charles W. Jones Of China was al
tn" state House on Monday, for the
purpose of settling his accounts with
the Inland Fisheries and Game De-
partment. he having been in the en-
ploy of the commission during the sea
son Just passed as game inspector and
located at Oakland. Mr.. Jones states
that the season for big game in the
region tapped by the Somerset branch
Of the Maine Central was the best
known, 244l deer coming out over the
railroad, to say nothing of those trans
ported by automobile and consumed
in camps.
The rehearsals for the State House
MINISTRIES have proved to everyone who
has succeeded in getting near enough
10 hear even an echo of the songs and
Jokes that at will he wonderland
then some.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-25

ed bankrupt and that he has duly sur
rendered all his property an rights of
property and has fully complied with
the orders Of the court touching upon
bankruptcy. He now desires to be dis
charged from all debts proven against
his estate under the bankruptcy acts.
Two men from Gardiner, who were
in tho West Moscow section recently
hunting, were taken i'll at Edward Ber
rvs and their maladies were .pro
nounced smallpox. Two families have
already been Guaranteed IN an er-
fort to prevent any further spread OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-25
Nominations by Governor

The following nominations have been
made by Governor Carl E. Milliken
and posted under date Of Dec. % at
the executive department.:
Probation officer for York county
Daniel S. Hamilton, Saco.
Officer for the protection of animals
Frank +. Buker, Hartland.
Justice of the peaCe-Leland II.
Poore, Webb's Mills.
The following nomination was also
posted under date Of Dec. 90:
Justice of the peace-Charles F.
Wheeler of Chesterville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-25
Draft Rulings

District Exemption Board No. l has
been Informed from Washington that
the President has upheld the decision
of the board in holding for service
Andrew James Alexander, a watch
man in the employ of the Worumbo
Mills, Lisbon Falls, who claimed eX-
emption.
An Unusual Case
An unusual case came on Monday
to the attention of the provost mar
shals office George A. Ernst Of York
was drawn under the selective service
act. He passed the physical examina-
ton but appealed, on account Of be-
ing engaged in agricultural pursuits.
The distriC board could not see suffi-
cient reason for the exemption and
the man appealed to the President
Ernst, while his appeal was pending,
was called on the last Is per cent and
was indicted into the service, being a
member of the 18th Co, c. A. c., and
stationed at Fort Williams.
Now, along comes a decision from
the President granting his appeal and
ordering his discharge. But Ernst
had found army life much better than
he had expected good officers, good
treatment. good clothing and good
food and on the very day when word
of his discharge came, he had been no
titled of his appointment as a non
commissioned officer.
His application for reinstatement in
the 18th Co.. G. a. c., has already been
filed with Governor Milliken and the
provost marshal's office has forwarded
it to Washington and expects favor
able action. Unusual, isn't it?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-25
Christmas Crackers

Do plants for making pretty gifts grow
UP to Christmas trees?
And are the seasons greetings sent
by salt sons of the seas?
Are Yule logs cut from snow drift-wood
by Yuletide washed ashoreo
And would you STUB a mistletoe against
parlor door?
II Eve had tried from holly twigs party
gown to weave
Do you suppose that Adam would have
called her "Chrstmas Eve?"
st. Nicholas in auto sleigh deies police
and laws.
Do regulations as to speed contain -
Santa Clause? -fg'-t,,E
-Lippncott's MAGAZINE. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-25
---------------
PALMYRA

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Baird returned on
Sunday from New Hampshire. where Mr.
Baird had been employed for several
weeks.
Mrs, Ada McCrillis OF Hartla..d has been
engaged to teach the winter term Of
school IN the Marsh district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-25
Will Observe HOLIDAY

All the departments at the State House
will be closed on Tuesday in observance
of the Christmas holiday. Man: of the
department heads and members of their
staffs also passed the weekend at their
homes, while others went on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-25
MOSCOW

\ hearing will be had, on the petit
ton Of Lora G. Chadbourne. bankrupt
OF this town, in the northern division
OF the District court in Bangor on
January Is. Chadbourne represents
that May 3rd last he was duly adjudg-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-25

News has been received in Dover o.
the death in Richmond, Calf, Of Ea'
ward Mason, formerly q well-kno"h
iumberman in Penobscot county. since
going West. Mr.. Mason has been ID
terested In mining. A widow and NV
children survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-25

the disease.
Martha Jones. who has been locateu
at Spencer for long time. is now d.
home ana is driving team at the His-
gins Camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-25

This privilege is extended to white
men only owing to camp conditions.
All men enlisting at once in any or
the four branches named outside of the
navy will be credited to their local
board on the next quota.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-26

6CIlD6u IdJ6T. anu ldtGT, 100, luS
word went around that the crack
athlete of the teams had been daunt-
ed, scared by his enemies, had not
the grit to, fight them, in fact, had
shown the "'white feather"
"And they are thinking Of electing
a new captain" declared the glib
tongued Elsa. "And he's just fraud,
for be has no courage. He was afraid,
don't you see ia coward. And I've
fixed up present for him. It's IN this
envelope: See," and ere she had
sealed the receptacle Elsa showed
glued across a sheet of note paper
a white feather.
And Clio Barry, the accommodate
ing, always the gentle burden-bearer,
had been given the humiliating mis-
sive to mail. And now she was think
ing it all over.
She had liked Neil, always. If the
quiet young student showed a prefer
ence for any particular young lady
it had been herself, and she had been
rather pleased and proud Of it. She
had viewed him as a>natural knight
of chivalry, model of honor, worthy
Of wearing the brightest badge of
true courage. And now!
"He wouldn't funk" uttered Clio.
There is a mistake, or spitework,
somewhere. The letter sha'n't be
sent until l know that meddlesome,
scatterbrained Elsa has got matters
right"
Her mind fully made up, Clio was
immovable. She joined In the tennis
game, constantly looking Tor Neil to
appear, but he did not come. She
next wished for her brother to put
in an appearance. He had not been
home since the day previous, which
was unusual with him. But neither
did Ned Barry come to enIighten her
fully on the fracas affair. After the
garden party had dispersed, Clio put
on her hat and started for the village.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-26

course uOuGWdIu. II Was ny way VI
the college campus. Clio would have
Indignantly resented charge that she
hoped to meet Neil, still he was on
her mind.
There was a barren stretch to COW.
er the half-mile distance to home.
She hurried her steps as she passed
wagon with a. canvas top. Then
she shrank back and uttered faint
scream as a man jumped from its
side. He grasped her, looked keenly
into her face and placed rough
hand over her lips.
Quick, Nance, bring a mufler!
We've got prize. It's the girl we're
after"
A new sensation greeted Bramp-~
ton the next morning. It's suspense
and terror lasted through the day
ensuing. Miss Barry had disap-
peared. Had she eloped, committed
suicide or been kidnapped? Mr.. Barry
was telegraphed for. Ned Barry in
a frenzy led the town officers in
vain search for his missing sister.
Then strange, mysterious rumOrs
SDIGdu 6DOuIs ANCA O0DO4AC was
also missing. All kinds of theories
were exploited. And the third morn
ing an automobile drove into town,
delivering Miss Barry at her home
and Neil at the college. IS
''Then it was no elopement after
aIl?" fluttered Elsa Danvers breath
lessly, as she dashed in upon Clio.
ooh, tell us all about it, dear!''
Tt was gypsies," pronounced Clio
-gypsies who carried me away to
later seek a ransom from dear papa.
They kept me in a hoTTid wagon.
gagged and bound. I dropped my
Jacket out of the wagon when they
let me eat. Mr.. Osborne, trying to
find me, picked up the clew. And
that letter was in it,
with the white feather?"
"Of course. And it was directed
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-04-12
not serious. Greensboro News.
WOMEN AHEAD OF TIE MEN.

New York, April 11.-"Are women
more patriotic than mem" During the
past week two women to every man have
applied for enlistment in the United
States Marine Corps, according to Cap
tain Frank e. Evans, officer in charge
of recruiting here.
Gone woman insisted upon being as
signed to duty on "a battleship," said
Captain Evans. 1T was difficult to con-
vince her that women are not permitted
to serve in any capacity on warships."
! A recent ruling of Secretary Daniels
provides for the enlistment of women to
fill clerical positions only, in case of
war. This has encouraged many pa.
triotic daughters of America, who prefer
machine guns to typewriters, to offer
their services as actual combatants.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-04-12
HANDS, ARMS.
| LIMBS ASLEEP
And Vas Rundown, Weak and
Nervous, Says Florida Lady,.
Five Bottles Of Cardui
Made Her Well.

Kathleen, F1a.-Mrs. Dallas Prime.
Of this place, says: "After the birth
Of my last child. L got very much
rundown and weakened, so much
that could hardly do anything at
all. was so awful1y nervous that
I could scarcely endure the least
noise. My condition was getting
worse all the time.
/ knew must have some relief or
I would soon be in the bed and in g.
serious condition for I felt so badly
and was SO nervous and weak I could
hardly live. My husband asked DR..
about my taking Cardui. He
said, It's good medicine, and good
for that trouble, so he got me 5 bot
ties. After, about the second bottle
felt greatly improved. before taking
it my limbs and hands and arms
would go to sleep. After taking it,
however, this poor circulation disap-
peared. MY strength came back to
me and I was soon on the road to
health. After the use: of about bot
ties, could do all my Homework
and attend to my six children be-
Sides"
You can feel safe in giving Carduf
a thorough trial for your troubles. It
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u
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OTTR wARS

!. The Revolution, 1875, President Wash
ington.
/. War against England, 1912, Presi-
ide1Et Madison.
Mexican war, 1916, President Polk.
1 Civil war, 1861, President Lincoln.
War against Spain, 1898, President
Mckinley.
War with Germany, 1917, President
Woodrow Wilson,
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-04-12
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SALE

Two $50 scholarships at the Ed
wards Business College, comprises
full courses in everything taught.
Will dispose of this $4,000 value
for $4,000, just half price. if taken
at once. Or will sell the single COM
plete course worth $50 for $50. Of
fer holds good until March list.
THE REVIEW OFFICE
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-04-12

WANTED-Students to learn
Bookkeeping, Shorthand, g lessons
6 rules), Civil Service. Positions
guaranteed $50 to SIS per month.
Scholarship sold on credit. Lessons
heard any hour. Phone 4132, Ed
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The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-04-12

railway near High Point. According to
the statement of the young man, some
one unknown to him assaulted him.
Finding Greer along the right of way,
employees of the railway company i'm
mediately brought him to the hospital
here, where it is said his wounds are
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-04-12

MEN-We guarantees to teach you the bar
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shops. Army BARRIERS make from SIS TO
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Get the habit of relaxing mind anc
body when you retire; do not try to hold
the bed up; let go.
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WANTED-Messenger boy at the
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given to learn the trade. Apply at
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The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-04-12
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,.AN ASSAULTED NEAR HIGH
MAN 10IJT RR0UGHT TO HOSPI1

MAN POINT BROUGHT TO HOSPITAL
A young man who gave his name as
c,oor and who bore a cash upon his
1 %r9d' was brought to st. Leo's hospital
i 5eI.@ Tuesday night after having been
fo,,nd along the tracks of the Southern
New Britain herald., 1917-11-13

of the Bolshevili. Tn taking the eX- change the cadets had captured M. Antonoff, the assistant minister of war, whom they held prisoner.
 Panic soon seized tho defenders The officers, in desperation cut the buttons and insignia from their uni forms, while others discarded their uniforms and attired themselves in the garments of linemen. Frantic telephone calls were sent in every direction asking for help. Finally M. Antonoff and Mr. Williams were sent to barley with the Bolshcvilli, who gave their word that the men would be spared if they surrendered. The military cadets were led out by one and one and formally delivered to the victorS.
 Many of the telephone operators re- mained at their posts throughout the fight. Miss Beatty cheered and en- couraged the more timorous girls and assisted in treating the wounds of the military cadets who had been shot by tn Bolshevilli.
 The American consul general at Moscow, telegraphing to Ambassador Francis under Sundays date, confirms reports of fighting there between the Bolsheviki and provisional govern ment forces. The consul general says:
 ''It seems the government troops are winning. John F. Stevens is here, but cannot get in touch with him as consulate is center of fighting. All Americans safe. Itumors cossackS al- ready arrived"
 Ambassador Francis. who says he will remain here to look after the ln- terests of his government and the safety ot American citizens has re- ceived no offers from the Bolshevikl government or any word from Wash ington since Nov. 3.
 MT. Stevens as chairman of the American railway commission went to Moscow to act as special adviser to the government in connection with the operation of Russian railways.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-13
TRYING IT ON THE DOGS
-Four Canine May Be Next to Test Gas Being Prepared for Germans Unless He Is Tied.

Men and women are not the only ones that can be bailed out of court room today. Dogs, although they are only dogs, now enjoy that honor. At present there are four dogs in court, known in dog language as the pound. .NFor them the bail Is always the same. Upon the payment of $3 by the careless owners of these pups who let them run wild through the streets of New Britain the dogs will be freed.
 If they are not claimed within 72 days they will be taken to New Haven where they will be used in the gov ernment gas tests. They will be taken to lot and gas bombs dropped upon them from airplanes and other up to date methods of gas fighting prac- tised upon them until they are no more.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-13
CITY ITEMS

The Red Cross rooms at 20 Court street will be open Wednesday eve- ming from 7:3O until 9:3O o'clock for surgical dressings work.
 Edward Suprenant of the Brooklyn Navy yard spent the weekend with his parents, MT. and Mrs. E Supre- nant of Whiting street,
 A special meeting of the Valiant Tent, K. O. T. M, will be held tomor- row evening at o'clock to take &C., tion on the death of Thomas Lord.
 The regular meeting of the w. c. T. U. will be held Friday afternoon at the Y. w. c. A. Mrs. Carrie A. Briggs of Willimantic, state superintendent of work among soldiers will be the speaker. She will place on ex- h1bit1on and explan a many tailed bandage. The public is in- vited.