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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
Social Calendar
Tuesday.

Miss Gertrude Roesch. 2S3 :. No
tire Dame av., will entertain the Qui
Nive club.
a meeting OF the Auten w. r. c.
Sewing circle will be held at the
hall.
Mrs. J. r. Lafferty. 1913 Califor-
1ia av.. will he hostess TO members
IF the Seventh and Eighth District
Bible class.
Members OF the Fidelity class Of
he First Evangelical church will
meet With the Misses Ida and Elsie
Gerber. 1924 s. Lafayette blvd.
Mrs. Thomas Ort. Pei f. Indiana
~. will entertain the members Of
he G.. w. b. NJ Of the Indiana Ave
lue Christian church.
Members Of the Women's Foreign
Missionary society OF the First NJ.
f.. church will meet with Mrs
charles Frye. $50 w LasalIe av
Miss Bertha Blessed 431 S. Mon
son ST.. will be hostess to the Ca
roma club.
Mrs. r. F. Howard. 514 w Co
lumLia st. will entertain the mem
UEIH VI Ailt 1AAhNA NtdEnAf AAAU+
Wednesday.
Members of the Madison Town
ship Home Economic club will meet
NJ the Madison township high
school.
Mrs. J. 4. Taylor, 1117 Z. Sorin
st. viii be hostess to members of
the W. q. Sunshine club.
Mrs. G. r. KOwalski. 500 +. In
diana av.. will entertain the Eldeen
Sub.
Mrs. JAY Bernhard $50 y. Wal
nut st. will he hostess TO members
If the Wednesday circle.
\ meeting of the w c. Social
,lub will be held with Nj. William
Mower
Mrs Harry Kellogg. 11If Califor-
MIA av.. Will entertain the Pastors
Aid society.
Mrs. r. +. CIybourne. 80 Har-
rison av., will be hostess TO the
North Side Social club.
The Rotary Ladies auxiliary will
meet this afternoon in the Red Cross
rooms.
Mrs. John Inwood. ST. s. Main
ST. will he hostess TO members Of
the Lafayette thimble.
The Ladies' Aid society OF Mum
son chapel will hold an all day
meeting with Mrs Stanley Piers
Mrs. c. l.. Hagar, Dubail av.. Will
entertain the Home Needleworkers
club.
The Women's Foreign Missionary
society OF the Grace VI. z. church
Will meet ia the church parlors.
The s. s. c. +. OF the First Broth
rem church will meet in the church
pariors.
A meeting OF the directors of st
Joseph's Hospitsl Aid society will
be held at the hospital at o'clock
officers Of the Past Chiefs asso-
station VIII entertain the other
members Of the association at the
h OF =. pa-lors.
Members OF Auxiliary No. in
he Red Cross work will meet in
the Red Cross rooms at the Union
trust building
Thursday.
a meeting Of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety OF the Epworth Memorial
church will be held in the church.
Mrs. Frank Clunbeck OF Lydick
will entertain the members Of the
Cleaners Sewing circle.
Members OF the Ladies' Aid soci-
ETY. OF the Holy Trinity English
Lutheran church viii meet with
Mrs. Frank Fisher. SO7 Sherman az.
Mrs. joan Clemens. 319 Notre
Dame av.. will entertain the Fancy
NeeSleworkers' club.
Mrs. William Wenrick. ls3 Lin
coin way w. viii be hostess TO
mem bers OF the Penelope club.
Members OF the ladies Aid So
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
NOTICE RED MEN.

All Red Men. their families and
friends are requested TO attend the
Annual Family Night 10 be held at
Red Mems Hall Tuesday night.
June 5th. Great Chief of Records,
Arch Hobbs. indianapolis Indiana.
will give the address followed by
dancing and refreshments.
Advt.- COMMITTEE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
BAPTISNIS.

Evelyn. the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Kielton, 1882 w. Sam
pie St. was baptized Sunday after
noon at st. Hedwige church. The
god-parents are Mrs. Anna Hany-
zewski and Ambrozy Kielton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
BIRTHS.

Born 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
Buskowski. 1918 Dale av. a daugh-
ter. June 4.
Born 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Myers. zoos y. 1T. Peter St, a son.
June 3.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04

samuel Hillegass. a farmer of
Upper Saucon, Pa, recovered his
sold watch that he lost three years
ago while blowing one of his fields.
Elias Shiffert recovered the lime
piece while blowing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
T0M0RROW'S MENU

"A very good thing is a potato.
Eat away" Tolstoi
Breakfast.
Berries. Cereal and cream
Salmon and eggs on toast.
Rolls. Coffee
Luncheon.
Sliced ham. Lemon punch.
Waters.
Dinner.
Asparagus soup.
Boiled tongue.
potatoes. String beans
Cucumber salad.
Oranges and bananas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
CRUSADE LODGE NO. "a. n. OF p,

Resular meeting Tuesday night,
S p. m. First rank work.
Advt. Daniel 3. Nye, c. c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04

Salmon and eggs on toast-Mix
half a cupful OF white sauce and the
same amount of canned salmon TO a
paste and spread it on slices of toast.
on each slice lay a poached egg.
Lemon punch-A good way TO
make lemon punch is TO add two
cupfuls of hot tea, made by pour
ing two cupfuls of boiling. bubbling
water on two teaspoopfuls OF tea
leaves and letting ii steep for one
minute to the juice of two lemons,
a quarter of a cupful of sugar, the
shredded peel of half a lemon. Di-
lutte with water as desired and chill
before serving.
Oranges and bananas-Pare and
free from shreds three bananas and
peel carefully as many oranges.
Chill both fruits and slice, alternat-
ing layer of each fruit in the bowl.
Keep chilled Till served and then
heap up the dish with whipped
cream, slightly Favored with vanilla
and sugar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
Educational Dent.

State Supt. of Schools Augustus O..
Thomas will this wednesday, eve
ming address the public in the Cham
Der Of Commerce rooms al Lewiston
on the plans for vocational training
applying particularly to the cities of
Auburn and Lewiston. A large num-
Der of invitations to be present have
been circulated by Supt. Bickford of
the Lewiston School Department and a
fine attendance is expected.
Dr. Thomas will visit Portland Fri
day as the guest of the Portland
Teachers Association al a reception at
City hall in the evening. He will pass
the day visiting schools and at noon
attend the luncheon of the Rotary Club
at the Falmouth. Teachers from
South Portland, Westbrook and Cor
ham as well as the prospective teach
ers from the Gorham Normal school
have been invited to attend the recep-
ton. Mayor and Mrs. Milford G..
Chapman, Superintendent of Schools
and Mrs. De Forrest H. Perkins and
William +. Chaplin, president of the
Portland Teachers Association, with
Mrs. Chaplin. are to be asked to re-
ceive the guest of honor. The re
ception will be held until $50, with a
short musical program and then dane
ing, Chambers band furnishing the
music,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
Fish and Game

The following prosecutions have been
reported to the Inland Fisheries and
Game Commission:
By Deputy Warden f. 3. McCaus-
land Of Bath Of +. \. Willis of Bow
doinham for hunting sea birds in a
motorboat He was tried before the
Bath munciapl court, found guilty and
fined, but on account of extenuating
circumstances, the fine was suspended
on the payment Of the costs.
By Deputy Warden +. p Besse of
Thorndike, Of Avery Henry, John j.
Lessard and Paul Danger, all of
North Nassalboro. for Sunday hunt
ing. They were tried before Trial
Justice Halves of North Nassalboro on
Oct. %. We're found guilty and fined $40
and sos costs each, which Henry and
Danger paid. ON account of circum-
stances the sentence in the case of
Iessard was suspended.
BY Deputy Warden Donat ]. Franck
of Fort Kent. of lionori s. Albert of
Sinclair for illegal fishing. He was
tried before Trial Justice Stanley of
Fort Kent and found guilty. He was
fined SO and $11.32 costs. which he
paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
P!TTSFIELD
Local House to House Canvass
in Interests of Food COnser-
walton - Four-Minute Men -
Tuesday Club Meets

A local house-to-house canvass was be-
gun Tuesday in the interests of the food
conservation. The canvass is in charge
Of the. following committee: II. r. Cool
idge Miss Lena Marsh (charmanJ, Mrs.
Helen Macfarlane Mrs Bodhsh, Mrs.
Blanchard, Mrs. Condor, Mrs. T. f.
Getchell, Mrs. Oscar Givens, Mrs. Serb
ner, Mrs. Cargill. Mrs George Mayo, Mrs.
W. S. Spaulding Mrs Ira Clark, Mrs.
Oldham, Mrs. L. =. Call. Miss Una Con-
corth. Miss Rita Pushor, Miss Emma
Coolidge. Mrs. A b. Crawford, Mrs.
Ralph Baxter, Mrs. Isaiah Gould, Mrs,
Bert Whitman, Mrs, Roscoe Ames, Mrs.
Roger Varnum. Mrs. Harry Johnson,
Mrs Martha Patten Mrs. Fred Allen.
Mrs Abbie Robb Mrs, +. +. Taylor, Miss
Cora Mosher. Mrs James Frederick. Miss
Evelyn Higgins.
Lynwood Badger, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
A. 4. Badger of this town. who has been
a member of the coast patrol for the
summer, has been transferred to the ra
Go school at Harvard. where he will take
a course under the L. s. government. r.
win Chapman. who has been with the
coast patrol. has also gone TO Harvard.
AS a result of the mems supper re
Gently held at the Baptist church about
81 was melted.
Miss Nellie Riley Of Oakland, who has
been visiting relatives In town returned
home Monday.
II NJ Jones Of Boston has been a re-
cent guest of Mr. and Mrs. s. f. Jones.
The four-minute men this week will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
SIDNEY

NOFTH-The entertainment, dance
ard supper given in Grange Hall
Monday evening under the auspices of
Sidney Grange proved a success de-
spite the inclemency of the weather
Frank Reynolds, a travelling show
man, furnished the entertainment.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Tolman have
returned to Dorchesters Mass. after
a season spent at their summer resi-
dence in town.
Miss Leonora Runnels. teacher in
District No. a. passed the weekend
recess at her home in Pittstield.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Knowlton. James
McDavid and Mr.. McClair were auto
caller Sunday at NJ. c. Moore's.
Miss Gertrude Irene Field and Will
liam Mckinley Hughes were united in
marriage Saturday oct. 70, AT the
residence of the officiating clergyman,
Rev. J. W. Layton of the Green
Street Methodist church, Augusta.
Both are residents of this town and
lave the best wishes Of all for their
future happiness and prosperity
Mrs. Gould of Waterville arrived last
week at S. A. Clark's whore she has
engaged work.
hl' anu MIS-. F.'IHtl NlttSt itN>ft
SatLrda" and Sunday in Augusta
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Fl.
Lyon.
Miss Minnie e Moore passed Satur-
day night and Sunday with relatives
in Augusta and Togus.
Schools in District No. I and >,
taught by the Misses Cornforth and
Towle. gave an exhibition Saturday
evening at District No. schoolhouse
ThaYer's Corner. which was much
enjoyed and well patroni<ed leo cream
and cake were served and the pro-
cccds IF the evening will be presented
to the Red Cross.
George G. Robbins Of Augusta. who
has been assisting his brother f. f.
Robbins in carpenter work during the
last month. is passing week in Au-
cuSta
Mrs w Scott Bracllatt was . Wis
itor Friday At G. H. Burgess, Wins
low
Miss Loonie Roudreau and Harry
Burgess Of Waterville were guests
Monday night of the latters sister,
Mrs. James A. Field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
MONMOUTH

Mrs. f. {. Rice Of Waterville, with
party Of friends, passed the week
end at her fathers, DIR. c. f. Ovens
summer cottage on the north shore Of
the lake.
Allie Warren has sold his farm on
Norris Hill to Byron Shaw. Mr.. War
rem viii move into the Blake house on
High street. now owned by +. A. Pres
colt.
Charles Cummings Of Winthrop is
shipping hay from this station.
The ", 6. T. I. will meet with
Mrs. A. &. Shannon on Friday after
noon for first aid work for soldiers
and sailors.
Harry r. Merrill, chairman Of tho
Food Conservation committee and
Mrs. Ethel Blaisdell vice chairman,
with heir workers, 1s in number, held
ms ing al Grange hall Saturday
evening in the interest Of the work If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

Mrs. Eva y. Stevens Of Mo"treal who
VI sing the winter here with her Sis
tiers. Mrs. Jane fIackett and Mss Ada +
Coffin, has returned to Pttstield after Wis
iting in Lawrence, Mass, with her daugh-
ter, Mrs Charles Spear.
A pleasing meeting Of the Pttsfeld
Tuesday Club was held Tuesday after
noon in the rarlors Of the Cniversalis'
church. al which time Stanley r. Old
hal m. principal at NJ. C l., gave an inter
esting talk on "The Poems o. the Great
War" Each member Of the club had the
privilege Of inviting one guest.
Mrs. Caroline Spollett Of Etna arrived
in town Monday for an extended visit In
the home Of Mr. and Mrs " p. McGil-
very.
H G. waterhouse who has a position
in the Pioneer mill, has rented the house
on I.qrcey street recently occupied BY
Col W. G. Morrill, and will move his fam
ily here soon from Foxcroft.
An enjoyable meeting Of the 500 rlut
was held Monday evening with Miss Flor
enre Buxton Prizes were won by Mis-:
Bessie MaIoon and Harry Cornforth. Re
freshments were served
A game Of football will he PLAYED hers
Saturday. Nov g. between the teams Of
Bangor High and NJ. c. I.
s r. Oldham. principal Of Maine Cen
trail Institute, has received letter stat.
ing that the West Point Military Acad-
envy has placed NJ c. I on the accredited
list and that students will he accepted on
2 certificate provided they have an an
nnlntment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
Public Utilities

The entire board of Public Utili-
ties Commission, accompanied by
Chief Accountant Ralph Parker. AS
sistant Clerk Roy Leach and Stenog-
rapher Edward Common, went to Ellis
worth on Monday for hearing which
was expected to last two or three days.
Inspector E. f. Parkman and Steh-
ographer Ruel Hanks were in Ban
gor on Tuesday for an investigation of
the accident on Saturday last at Ken
nebec siding in which Henry Brann of
Augusta lost his life by being struck
by a locomotive on train No l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
Draft Rulings

The following Selcct:ve Service rul-
ing has been received by Governor
Milliken from Provost Marshal Cen
eral f. H. Crowder:
Inquiries from several states ind
cate that the impression exists that
the proposed change in the regula
tons involving classif1catlons of reg
istrants will be effective before the
present quota is in camp. The i'm
preston is a mistaken one. The en-
tire first quota will he chosen under
the regulations now in force. AS the
new regulations are as yet in tenta-
tive form ard will not be retroac-
tive it is manifestly inadvisahle to
answer questions concerning them |r
to construc or interpret thcm at this
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
MADISON
General Response to Food Con-
serving Campaign-Sunshine
Society Supper and Fair for
Friday.

The local committee on food con-
servation opened their campaign Mon
day afternoon in this village. The
work was Systematically laid out. a
street being assigned to a person. Re
ports received by the chairman Mon
day night indicated a general response
to the request of the government.
The annual supper and fair Of Rain
bow Branch of the International Sun
shine society will be dleld Friday af-
ternoon and evening in the basement of
the Methodist Episcopal church.
Harry Dyer and William Gallagher
went Monday to kineo, where they
will spend a few days hunting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dinsmore left
town Tuesday for Portland. where they
will open a rooming house and make
their home in the future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa NJ. Gilman, who
have been visiting relatives and
friends in Arson and Madison for the
past week. returned to Portland Mon
DAY forenoon.
A special feature at the Pastime
moving picture theater Monday eve
ming was a talk on food conservation
by Judge Charles O. Small
ArchIe Dawes of the 5000 Heavy Artil-
lery arrived home Tuesday for few
days furlough with his mother.
Parents and friends of Madison soldier
boys who are across the water were much
rejoiced to receive letters from them
Monday evening.
A rumor reached this village Tuesday
morning Of an auto accident in the vicin-
ity of Twelve Corners in which Eben
Dean was seriously injured. 1t is under
stood Mr.. Dean started to go 10 fire
Monday evening some distance from his
home. when the auto turned turtle on a
stretch of clay road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
SOLON

The rarn on the farm owned and occu-
pied By Herbert Adams one mile south
OF the village, was burned Monday eve
ming with all the contents. The ire was
started BY a broken lantern. Lack Of
wind and rain during the afternoon made
It possible to save the house which was
not connected with the barn.
Monday this town was quite thoroughly
canvassed for pledges TO help the food
administration. Window cards are now
displayed in nearly every house
The high school social last Friday eve
ming was a great success.
The Congregational church fair will b
held next Friday in Grange hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

Everything is in readiness for the
opening at 10 o'clock this morning in
the hall of the House of the annual
convention of local sealers and
weighers Of Maine Commissioner Of
Agriculture John \. Roberts of Nor
way will preside and Deputy State
Sealer of Weights and Measures Levi
s. Penrell of Portland will be in charge
Of the program. Mr.. Pencil has Sc
cured a fine list of speakers, among
them being Governor Milliken. Thure
Hanson Of Boston has been obliged to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

John Allen Sweet, Jr., Newell r.
Knowlton, Charles A. Gould. Henry P.
White, j. l.. Tyler, F, E. Voter w.
G. Malett. Fred P. Adams, 4. c. Nor
ton. Franklin p. Lyford, William
Pratt. j. Clinton Metcalf, George G..
Wheeler, Curier c. Holman, Frank W..
Butler. w. L. Butler, w. NJ. Fellows.
Purposes, to carry on the general
business Of cemetery. after acquir-
ing Riverside Cemetery and other land.
Approved Oct. 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
State House Chat.

State Librarian Henry E. Dunnack
will speak at the first Fespor service
for the season to he held next Sunday
at the Bates College chapel.
Commissioner of Sea and Shore
Fisheries returned Tuesday noon from
Rockland where he had been on bus
mess. He stated that the wind was
blowing a gale along the coast and
that it rained heavily. beginning some
where from to o'clock in the morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
EXEMPTION DECISION
REVERSED BY WILSON

District Exemption Board No. l re-
ceived telegram Tuesday afternoon
stating that the President had reversed
the boards decision in holding for SER
vice Frank Herbert Butcher OF LIS
bon, who is employed as machinlst
at the Hyde Windlass Co. at Bath. and
who claimed exemption because of in
dIlstrial ENTERPRISE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
APPLES.

"a
Boston-Gravensten 81. so to $3.50 Dbl.
others, 81 25 to 50 bu.
New York-Wealthy s. to s. Dbl Nc
Intosh, IS to 81 Dbl; Baldwin. $3.50 70 s.
bbl.: unclassifed, 81 to $3.50 bbl
Philadelphia -Bbls. q, Baldwins s4,75 A
in. pbd.; bbls. %, Greetings. 81 to si.5o
Dbl
Spokane. Wn.--Fancy, 81. ~ to g. hu fob
others, ST. % to 81. 10 hu. fob
POTATOES
Boston-Sacks firsts. 12o lbs, So y to
$40; sacks, seconds, 10 lbs. IS to $40;
car lots, bulk per bushel, sl.65 to s1.75
New York-Sacks. $50 lbs. s4.&j t. $40;
bulk, per bushel, s1.65 to s175
Chicd go-s1. 20 Blu.
Colorado-s04 to 500 hu
Minnesota-S1.0 to s1.10 bu
Wisconsin-s09 to 1896 bu
Washington-so9 90 to s1o5 bu.
Nebraska-s0.75 to sOS5 bu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

The Governor and Council met at
o'clock Tuesday afternoon for their
regular October meeting, being in ses-
sion up to 6 O'Clock and until late at
night, almost all Of the time being TAX
en- up with executive session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

cancel his acceptance and +. +. Hol-
brook of Washington will represent the
National Bureau of Standards instead
of Louis l.. Fischer, who expected to
be here. A banquet this evening at
Viewers is also one of the features of
the program
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

cards which you arc asked 10 sign and
Wien signed YOU will receive gov
ernment membership card to place in
yonr front window.
Mrs Flora cochrane Durham was
a guest Saturday at the home Of ho'
brother, II. II. Cnchrane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
State Assessors

Chairman c. s. Stetson and Assessor
w. F. Dresser, with Chief Clerk w. II.
Sterling were at the Office of the board
at the State House for the. regular
meeting. Routine business in plenty
was attended to during the day.
The board expects next week to go to
Rumford Falls and LiVermore Falls
on official business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

canvassine tie town in the campaign
beginning oct. IS and closing Nov. 4.
The town has been divided into dis
trlcts ana these have been assigned
to the different members of the COM
mittee which Will make house to
mouse canvass and present the pledge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

Meet fol
COrpOat
hand
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Mrs. Sarah Cook

The remains Of the late Miss Sarah J,
Cook, whose death occurred in Watervlle
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. 5. 4. Maxim,
arrived here Monday ANA were taken-to
St Alhans. where the interment was
made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

The death Of Mrs. Jennie (Connor>
Young widow Of Henry Young, occurred
at her home in Detroit Thursday, Oct
.. after brief illness. Her age was g.
years A brother who lives in Detroit
survives
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Market Bulletin

The following market bulletin concern
ing apples and potatoes was issued Tues
day, Oct. 50. by the Maine department
Of agriculture:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
Milo Tel. Co. May Sell
HIS BOY is
DOING HIS BIT

\ letter is occasionally received at
the office of the adjutant general which
reveals the stern spirit behind the
Maine boys who are doing their bit
on land ard sea to make the worl,i
safe for women and children as well
as for man. Such letter WAS re-
ceived recently in reply to an inquiry
as to the reason why a Somerset
county boy did not respond to his
notice that he had been called for
service under the draft It is as fol-
lows
oct. -. 1t17.
Office of the Adjutant General.
Augusta,
Dear Sir:
........ enlisted in the navy
before the draft He enlisted in Au-
2llsta the last of June and left home
July 2nd and went t. Commonu ealth
pier Boston. Mass. He was there
about six weeks training on the L.
6. S. st. Louis and was transferred
from the ST. Louis on to the 5. s.
Della ware. The last we heard from
him he was With the colors some
where or the Atlantic.
Please excuse this poor EXPLANATION
for | am old and trembling. but hope
to live to see my boy come home after
the last t-boat is sunk, Germany sub
dued. all her rulers in irons and ban
ished to some distant island where
they can never make any more
trouble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
His Father.

The spelling is crude and the hand
writing that Of a man Of great age
and very infirm. but the letter made
a profound impression in a place
where pathos. patriotism and pitiful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

A reliable household remedy for the
stomach, liver, bile, bowels and blood,
which is good for men and women, and
safe to give to children. 1t quickly re-
lieves sick headache, constipation, upset
stomach, and has a tonic effect which
strengthens the system and improves the
general health. Used by New England
families for more than sixty years. A
single bottle will prove its worth.
Il. F." Medicine Co.
Portland. Maine