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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18
VASSALBORO

GETCHELL'S CORNER-The la
dies belonging to the Whist Club took
a trip to Augusta Saturday April 14th,
attended a play in the afternoon. then
went to the Hotel North for dinner.
Some returned on train 25, others
stayed and went to the musical show
in the evening returning on the mid
night train. There were IL ladies who
participated in this event, those being
Mrs. w. V. Nash. Mrs. w. B. Crosby,
Mrs. Freeman Trites, Mrs. Kenneth
Archibald, Mrs. Ray Goldsmith, Miss
Verna Colboth. Mrs NJ. S. Turner,
Mrs. Wallace Price, Mrs. Dallas Sails
bury. Mrs. H. B. Lawrence, Mrs. Geo.
Trites and Miss Kathryn Low. A
good time was enjoyed by all and hope
to go again at some future date.
w. F. Greeley of Portland Is in town
for few days.
Mr.. Emery one Of the Civic League
workers spoke at the Adams Memorial
chapel Sunday April Is.
EAST-Mrs. Oscar Ward and SON
William went to Wiscasset recentIv and
purchased q span of valuable horses to
use on their farm.
Mrs. Rae Gallagher of Boston is Wis.,
ting Mrs. Allie Priest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18
The second day of the campaign to

The second day of the campaign to
raise money for the alterations and
additions for the Sunday school de-
partment at the First Baptist church
was more successful than the first
one. When the two teams met at the
church for SUPPER at $50 Tuesday eve
ming. tie members of each wore
smiles as they were certain that their
team was the winner for the day, but
when the pledges were announced Il
was found that Team A had gathered
in the sum Of s690.11 and Team 3 $685.
1t was then voted to award to Team
the pledge of $1,000 which was to be
added to the sum of the team getting
the largest amount for the day. These
pledges added tic the $3249 which had
been secured before make the amount
to date, s5492.11 For Wednesday 1t Is
planned to renew the fight harder than
ever and a pledge of $500 Is hung up
as the prize to be added to the total
of the winning team for the day. Both
teams will start with a clean slate in
the morning &
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18
Peace and Spfingtime
Austro-H ungarians Want
More Than AnythingE
Public Very Tired of War But Its Mind Made
Up to Struggle to End Rather Than Accept
Humiliating Terms !

Berne, Switzerland, April 16.-(Via Paris,
April 1O.-Peace and spring weather are
what the Austrian and Hungarian people
most desire. During long stay in Wen
ma, whence the Associated Press CORE
spondent has just come. there was OBJ
served every Indication that the govern
ment and the people are willing to accep.
any peace proposal leaving Austro-Hun-
garian territory intact and making no
claims for war indemnity. BY the same
token. there appears to be no doubt that
the monarchy will continue fighting un-
less these conditions are met. While the
public is extremely weary of the war.
it's mind is made up to persist in the
struggle to the end rather than accept
humiliating terms.
The demands made on Austria Hunga-
rvs economic resiurccS and human reser
voir by the war is beginning to reach the
limit of endurance and the severe win
ter whose after-effects are still felt.
tended to increase the great burden borne
by the population. The sowing Of crops
is alb )ut three weeks behind. which causes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18

Baseball fans in the city are looking
forward with a great deal Of pleasure
to the game on Thursday afternoon
between the University of Maine team
and the Colby team. The Colby nine
will be slightly weakened by the loss
of Captain Smith, who has gone into
the naval reserve. but will have gooo
team in the field just the same. II u
probable that Huber, who was Incl
igible last year. will do the catchine'
and that Gately and Pagan will be seen
In the box. Chef Ashworth, who diu
the backstopping last year will prop,
ably be seen on first and Hayes VIII
be on second, with Mike Driscoll, WIN
played third last year will be in cav.
ley's place at short. On third VIII DC
a new man. by the name of Nehf, VIM
appears to be good in practice. lhs
outfield will probably be composed y,
Deasey, Buchanan, the old Good WIZ
star, and Lawrence, who played sohie
last year. This will be strong team
and although it has not been given
a great deal of practice and has NJ.
enjoyed the services of a coach, y ',,
the boys feel certain that they VIII
make good showing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18

The new recruits of Company II were
given two long drill sessions TUESDAY
the first in the morning and the seconI
In the afternoon, the afternoon drill be.
ing on the walk In front of City hall. A
number of the older men of the COMPANY
chiefly on-commissioned officers assist.
ed Lieutenants Rogers and ODonnell in
drilling the men and they were given an
hour of hard work. They showed great
Improvement over the first of the week
and are rapidly getting into shape under
the careful drilling of the officers of the
company. The drilling was watched BY
a large number of people and they were
very much pleased with the showing
made and feel that Wateryille has every
reason to be proud of its military CON-
pany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18
FREDDIE Welsh
BEATS Up NELSON

st. Louis, April 17.-Freddie Welsh.
lightweight champion, easily bested
Battling Nelson in IL rounds of box
ing here tonight. The champion duck
ed. lodged, sidestepped and back step
ped whenever Nelson started a blow
and was not hit solidly more than half
a dozen times.
The contest was not all sided,
however. Nelson never failed to meet
Welsh and never did he back off an
inch. In the eighth Nelson hit Welsh
squraely but the blow appeared low.
The champion backed up against the
ropes, but Referee Smith motioned the
boxers together again. Welsh appar-
emily angered, began his only real at
tack. He slashed Nelson with right
and left hooks and pummelled his body.
Nelson soon was bleeding and at the
end of round eleven both men were
crimson from a cut in Battler's lip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18
Lueius S. cony
Augustus

Lucius S. Cony, one Of Augustus
well-known and respected citizens,
passed away Tuesday afternoon at his
home, IS Swan street. aged 70 years.
The widow, one son. Joseph S. Cony of
Medford, Mass, and one daughter. Mrs.
Lena C. Duncan Of Augusta, survive.
Funeral services will be held at 2.3O
Friday afternoon at the home.
Mr. Cony was a lifelong resident Of
Augusta and for many years was en-
gagged in business as a blacksmith.
During the Civil War he served his
country as a member of the goth Maine
Infantry. He was a member of Seth
williams Post, G. A. R., and Of High
land Lodge, A. o. L. w. He was a
good husband and father, kind
friend, and a man who enjoyed the
friendship of all who knew him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18

A local man was before the municipal
court Tuesday on the charge that he
would not send his child to school Ac-
cording to the story the man and his wife
both work in the mills, the man on tower
work. He would send the boy to school
on the week he was at home days. but
during the other week would not, so thai,
the boy was simply going to school ev.
cry other week. The school department.
has been trying for a long time TO get
him to send the boy regularly and finally
gave it up and had him arrested and he
appeared before the Judge and was tried
and fined 500 and costs or 30 days in jail
and all of the sentence except the costs
was suspended on condition that the boy
attend school regularly in the future. This
the man promised would occur, SO that
he would not have to pay the $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18
PHILIPPINES
LOYAL SUPPORT
Joins Porto Rico in As,
surances to the u. 8
During War
President and Baker Acknow,
edge Both Messages
Gratefully

Washington, April 17.-Formsl ass,,.
ances of full and loyal support during >,
war came to the government TODAY fra.
the Philippine islands and Porto R,o.
Governor wager of Porto Rico notified ~
war department that the executive cors
Gil of Porto Rico by unanimous vote a.,
in fun accord with similar action taL.-
by the House of Delegates. had adontAa :
resolution offering President Wilson sym
pathy and support of the council and o,
each member.
Governor General Harrison of the p,,
ippines cabled that at meeting ~ 81.
secretaries and under-secretaries Of ~,
departments of the Philippine COVER,
ment loyal adhesion to the United S,a,..
was pledged.
President Wilson and Secretary RaL,.
have acknowledged both messages wi,,
expressions of qualification.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18
EAST WINTHROP

f. l.. Packard of Boston visited his
father, H. NJ Packard, over Sunday.
The Mission Circle will meet at the
church parlor Thursday afternoon at ,
o'clock. An address will be given by Miss
A. J. Gwynne of Hallowell on Home Mis-
sions.
There will be a community meeting in
the interest of preparedness at the YES
try Friday evening, April 20, at 7.3O. E.
T. Clifford will give an address on Food
Preparedness, and Mrs. Charles Neal will
also speak on The First Aid to the In
jured and will also demonstrate bandag-
ing etc. A branch Of the National Ser
vice Unit will be organized at the close
of the meeting. A large attendance is
desired.
II. NJ. Packard, who has been i'll, is i'm
proving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18
THE WOMEN'S LEAGUE
THROWS IT'S STRENGTH
TO RED CROSS WORK

About one month ago meeting was
called in the Assembly hall of the Y.
NJ c. A. for the purpose of organic
ing a branch of the National League
for Woman's Service which has it's
headquarters for Maine in Bath. The
organization was successfully formed,
officers We're elected, a great deal of
interest was manifested in each and
every branch and a plumber of classes
were started in first aid work, while
other classes had been carefully plan
ned out.
Since then there has been establish
ed here an active branch of the Red
Cross with the same line of work in
PROJECT. AS a Very large number of
those interested have expressed a de-
sire to ally themselves with the Red
Cross rather than any other organiza-
ton and as it would mean but "a few
to carry out the work of the National
League for Woman's Service, it has
seemed best to the executive board to
give up this branch and all put our
united strength in the Red Cross work.
The board also feels that Augusta is
not large enough place to support,
either financially or in active work,
two organizations both practically car
rying out the same plans, for it would
simply mean a duplication of work,
which is the one thing to be avoided.
1t has. therefore. been decided to
finish all the classes which have been
started in first aid under the National
League for Woman's Service, but fur
Their than this. this branch will be
discontinued The executive committee
feels a great deal of regret over giving
up the work which was so successfully
started but it earnestly hopes and
urges all who had pledged time to
them, or who are interested along any
line of preparedness, will ally them
selves as soon as possible with the Red
Cross organization. That, instead Of
working against each other in the
slightest way in this the most critical
time in the history Of our country, we
may all pull together for one end, and
that to coordinate the work and de-
veop the resources of the woman of
America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18

On Monday evening several members
of the University of Maine band and
nine recruits from Co. II Of Watervllle
arrived in this city on the 6.l2 tram.
1t is understood that the Watervllle
company is now fully recruited. and
the men who came here We're recruits
who enlisted in that city after the full
complement had been made up. The
members Of the band are stopping at
the officers quarters at the Muster
field with the headquarters company at
present. Ninety-siX members Of Co NJ
both men and officers, were on Tues
day morning sworn into the Federal
service. and in the evening an exam
nation was held for the vacant ranks,
corporal and sergeant. about IL prl-
Yates taking the exams. Drills were
held during the day at the armory, and
the new men were given instructions
in marching and the position OF the
soldier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18

considerable anxiety Notwithstanding the
fact that the winter crops are reported as
in good condition.
The lateness of the season has been
the cause of deferring the calling to
the colors of recently levies of recruits
who will start training May Is instead
of April Is.
Vienna and other large cities con-
tinue to struggle with food problems,
which are due very largely to the ex-
tremely poor conditions of transport.
Another factor in the food shortage in
the cities is the system of regulation,
leaving comparatively plenty in many
rural districts while the thicllly peo-
pied industrial sections are in want.
Although food prices in Vienna are
three times normal it is still possible.
to procure supplies in far off districts
almost as cheaply and easily as in
times of peace.
The fact that large number of the
men interested in food speculation are
Jews has created rather strong sem
timent against that race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18

The fremen at Cushnoc Hose No. 1
are great believers in preparedness, and
they recently got together and pur-
chased an improved model Of air rife
with which they hold evening shoots,
several of the boys demonstrating
marked ability as rif1emen. The best
scores which have been made to date
are those Of Ora Redmond, who drives
the auto truck. and George McCurdy,
both of whom are said to be very ex-
pert in the use Of the new weapon.
Submarines and Zeppelins had better
give the Cushnoc Hose house at least
half the road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18

There was a large attendance at the
annual birthday party OF the Watervin.
Woman's Association which was held a,
the rooms of the association on Main
street Tuesday evening. This was III.
Soth anniversary of the opening of the
association and the ladies present wer
dressed in the fashions of 30 years ago
and presented "A very odd appearance A
very pleasing program was carried out.
featuring some songs and readings ami
refreshments We're served, the occasion
being most pleasant one for those in al.
attendance.
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FRENCH CONTINUE
CONTINUED from Page One)

ing. according to Paris 1000 having
been taken in Mondays attack be-
tween Rheims and scissors, and 1OO,-
600 estimated as German losses Mon
day.
German Claims
The latest official communication
from Berlin says the French efforts
to break through the German lines in
the Aisne failed and that there had
been no renewal Of the attack. A pre-
yious communication described the
battle as one of the greatest in the
history of the war. 1t admitted that
under the terrific bombardment be-
tween the Disc and Condo Sur Aisne
the French shells 'levelled the posi-
lions (GermanD and produced wide,
deep crater rendering an obstinate de-
Tense no longer possible" Besides the
French suffering sanguinary losses
more than POO prisoners were taken
by the Germans the communication
said
West and north Of Lens the Brit
ish are still pressing the Germans hard
and holding back attempts by the Ger
mans to drive in their advance guards.
Further progress has been made by the
British in the neighborhood of Havrin-
court Wood, which lies midway be-
tween Arras and ST. Quentin.
No important changes in positions
have taken place in any of the other
theatres. except in Mesopotamia where
the British, operating on the right
bank Of the Tigris. have reached a
point Is miles northwest of Bagdad and
are keeping up their advance against
the Turks. who are falling back with
out offering resistance. The British
are now within 10 miles of Samara on
the Bagdad- Samara Railway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18
MINNEAPOLIS
GRAIN HELD UP
Will Ask War Depart
ment to Take Charge
Car Shortage Holds Up 25,0O0,-
600 Bushels of Stored Grain

Minneapolis. April 1.-THE war de-
partment will be asked as measure
of necessity to take charge of the
transportation to consumers of 25,O00.-
900 bushels of grain now stored in
Minneapolis terminals which cannot be
moved because of the car shortage, ac-
cording to announcement today by
Minneapolis grain shippers.
10 The shippers declare this grain
should be distributed as the first move
in the food conservation campaign.
Virtually all the grain is sold, part of
it to the Allies and the remainder to
domestic consumers. Unless means Is
found for distributing. the shippers
say, the new crop will be coming in
with the local terminals filled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18
CAMBRIDGE

Neal Watson of Orange, Mass, is a
guest at F. P. Rings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elbridge Hatch were
in Dexter Sunday to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Hatch's sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Thurston who
lived an camp near D. B. Whitney's
mill were burned out Monday losing
their goods and clothing. Mr.. Thurs
ton was in the mill and his wife was
alone with the baby when she discoy-
cred the chamber was all afire.
D. NJ. Whitney was in Bangor on
business last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Morrill, were in
Dexter last week to attend the
funeral Of their sisters child who was
killed by a falling window,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18
PRESIDENT MAY
use NOE IN WHITE.
HOUSE GARDEN

Washington, April 1.-THE White
House is about to join the increased
food production movement by planting
a garden of it's own in which President
Wilson may WELD hoe when he finds
spare moment.
Witlf,the approval of Secretary Tum-
ulty, White House employees secured
permission from the department of
justice today to use for gardening pur-
poses a half acre of vacant land in
the down town section of Washington.
Tomorrow the assistance of the de-
partment Of agriculture will be asked
in selecting seed for the land. and there
will be a formal breaking of ground
Thursday or Friday. The President
probably will participate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18

Prof Phillip Gibson. who was for
some time a teacher at Cony. where
he had charge Of the commercial class
es, was engaged for some time before
he left this city in trying to perfect
model for a kerosene carburetor for
automobiles. of which he applied for
patent. The main principle of the APP
plance was device which automat-
icaliy sprayed the oil onto a polished
metal ball, which was hollow inside
and was to be heated by the gas from
the exhaust. The oil being sprayed up
on the heated surface was quickly and
effectively vaporized. and the inventor
believed that an effective kerosene
carburctor would result from the use
of his device. When he completed his
work az teacher in this city and left
for Washington. ID. c.. he promised to
write several Of his interested friends
as to the success of the device, but so
far he has not done so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18
ROUND TABLE
Meets with Dr.. w. S. Hill, Who OBJ
serves 5Oth Anniversary

The Round Table, which Is a CLUB Oh
Augusta physicians and surgeons, met
Tuesday evening with DIR. w. Scott Hill
at his home on State street, 20 members
being present. The occasion was the OBJ
seryance of the 5Oth anniversary of Dr.
Hilrs professional career and pretty
feature in connection with the meeting
was the presentation to him of valuable
set of histories.
DR.. Hill read a paper giving his recol-
lections of field hospital which was dur
ing the days of the Civil War located on
what is now the State camp ground, In
which he served, which paper proved very
interesting. DR.. G. w. Taggart OF VIM
throp was-a guest and was elected an
honorary member. Refreshments were
served during the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18
CANDIDATES or
D. 4. R. PROMISE
CONTEST TODAY

Washington, April 17.-Nomination of
four tickets by the National Congress
of the Daughters Of the American Rev
olution tonight forecasts a sharp fight
at tomorrows election of officers.
Candidates named for president-gen
eral all have made active campaigns.
Three have complete tickets. They are
Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois,
Mrs. George Thacer Guernsey Of Kan
sas and Mrs. John Miller Horton Of
New York. Mrs. George G. Squires of
Minnesota also nominated IS running
as an independent and has now tick
ct Of her own.
After a protracted debate today the
congress voted to discontinue distrib-
nting free its monthly magazine, a
policy adopted last year The suhscrip-
ton price was fixed ia 81 a year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18
FLAG RAILS
ING IN MARKET SQUARE
AT 1880 P. M. THURSDAY

Everything is in readiness for the
Flag raising in Market square at 100
Thursday afternoon, Patriots day, by
the school children of the city, and the
ceremony will be a pretty one and one
that should be witnessed by everyone
who can be present. The program will
include the singing of patriotic songs
by the children, Co. NJ of the I'd In
fantry, also band will be present and
there will be brief addresses by Rev
Paul $. Phalen and Judge Sanford L.
Fogg. 1t is desired all citizens be pres
ent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18
Grand LODGE
U. 0. OF c. C.
Annual Session of State
Commandery at Wa
terville
Degree Conferred on Is Candi-
dates by Past Commanders

Waterville. Me. April 17.-(SpeciaD.
The annual meeting of the Grand
New Elks hall, Waterville, Tuesday
evening. with the working of the de-
gree on Is candidates by team made
up of the past commanders of the To-
cal commandery. This was followed by
an address of welcome by Mayor
Meader and n very pleasing entertain
ment, consisting of songs by Miss
Claire Groder, readings by Mrs. Scott
of Vassalboro and selections by the
Beth Haines orchestra. This was fol-
lowed by a dance. The sessions will be
continued on Wednesday with business
meetings at 10 o'clock and 2 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-18

After a period Of drought extending
over seven days, Deputy Sheriff Die.
nam picked up at the Maine Contra,
office of the American Express q
III &c pachases Oh hquor. the first con-
tanned two and one fourth gallons a,
Intoxicating liquor. the second sly
quarts of brandy and the third one gal.
Ion of brandy. Each package was con.
signed to a local man and all wero
libeled in the afternoon at CITY hal