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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08
MISSOURI TO THE FRONT
IN NAVY RECRUITING

st. Louis, June 6th.-Enlistmen
for the navy in Missouri are on the
increase, and this State is now among
the leaders in navy recruiting, ac-
cording to a statement given out by
Elmer Donnell, Secretary of the Ma
Wy League of the United States, st.
Louis branch.
Recruits from the smaller towns
out through the State are pouring in,
and the rural communities of Missou-
ri bid fair to rival the large cities in
their contribution Of young men for
the navy"
On June 4th and 9Th, the st. Louis
district, which comprises all Of Mis-
souri,, with the exception of Jackson
and Buchanan counties, led the whole
central division in the number of re-
cruits enlisted, 1853 having been en-.
rolled.
Enlistment reports taken from va
rious points in the United States show
that fewer young men are rejected
from the country districts than from
the larger cities.
Men who live in inland States are
beginning to learn of the great adj
vantages of service in the navy from
educational, moral and physical stand
point.
The navy especially desires to en-
list men who have had some train
ing in special lines of work, notably
mechanics, electricians, railroad men,.
telegraph operators, carpenters, paint
ers, plumbers and cooks. nv
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

Congressional prospectives in this
(the Thirteenth) district are confined
to no one county. One heretofore men.
toned in this connection, and who
was candidate for the Democratic
nomination last year, Grin L. Munger
of Piedmont, has declared himself
out, but there are others: Clyde Will
liams of jefferson, Arthur Bruster OF
Iron, S. ]. Stanton of Ste. Genevieve
&c. l. Hood of Perry, Farmer Sam Nc
MINI of Bollinger, State Senator Car
ter Buford of Reynolds and B. H. Mar
bury of st. Francois.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

Governor Gardner has directed At.
torney General McAllister to take up
the investigation with City Attorney
Mcdaniel of st. Louis of graft charg-
es in connection with the police sal
airy increase bill passed at the recent
session of the Legislature. There are
Vumors of other bills in which money
is said to have been used to furnish
their passage, and it is thought that
these may be included in the invesGi-
cation by the Attorney General.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

:. It is the Nunc Dimittis-the art of
peaceful departure. To know when
to go, and how to let go after "mine
eyes have seen"-yes, that is a fine
art, indeed. Learn the art of termi-
nal facility and save a world of apol-
ogies and regrets afterwards. Learn
not to linger over anything-even a
telephone. Long conversations, long
explanations, long letters, long fare
wells, long prayers in public, sermons
or speeches, and long spun out stories
pray avoid them. Come to the point
ON time. Depart gracefully. Peace
will then pursue you. Leave wish
and longing because you have gone.
Learn to let go Of little things today
and you will be ready to decide quick
" at tomorrow's crisis, and to de-
part in peace.--Register.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

Hats off!
Along the street here comes
A blare of bugles, ruffie Of drums,
A flash of color beneath the sky;
Hats off!
The flag is passing by!
Blue and crimson and white it shines,
Over the steel-tipped, ordered lines,
Hats off
The colors before us fly;
But more than the flag is passing by:
Sign Of nation, great and strong
To ward her people from foreign
wrong.
Pride and glory and honor-all
Live in the colors to stand or fall.
Hats off!
Along the street there comes
A blare of bugles, ruffie of drums;
And loyal hearts are beating high;
Hats off
The flag is passing by!
Henry Holcomb Bennett.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08
MACON GOES DRY AGAIN

u Macon, Mo-, June 6.-The drys de-
feated the vets in a spirited local OPP
ton election today by. 121 votes. Eight
deputy sheriffs and several extra po-
licemen we're on duty, but except for
a couple of arrests for Illegal voting
the election passed off without Incl
dent.
Four years ago the drys were vic
torious, but the vets took the case to
the courts on the ground the Austria
Ian ballot law had not been complied
with, and recently were sustained by
decision. This time, however, great
care was taken to see that the law was
complied with in every way, and there
are no anticipations of any contest.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08
RUSSIA IN TRANSFORMATION

The Commission sent by the United
States to Russia arrived safely the
first of the week at a point in that
country, and is expected to reach Pc
trograd by Monday. The Commission
is headed by Elihu Root of New York,
and consists of some of our best
known diplomats, army and navy Off
GERS, and Representatives of our man.
ufacturing, business and banking in
terests. ..l.. .t.
Russia has been the scene of con-
siderable trouble and speculation as to
the outcome since the revolution over
throwing autocratic government and
forcing the abdication of the Gar, a
natural result of the conflicting ele-
ments of socialism, anarchism, labor
organizations, ignorant peasantry and
other influences. The endeavor of the
leading minds of the revolution to or
ganize provisional government sat
isfactory to all elements, looking to
the establishment of a permanent
democracy, has been no easy task.
There are some able and far-seeing
statesmen in the provisional govern
ment and the Duma 1.-THE legislative
body, who under most difficult con-
ditions are engaged in guiding the
ship Of state safely through the trou-
bled waters.
1t is believed that the arrival of the
United States Commission and the
assurance it can give that this country
is deeply concerned and interested in
the welfare of Russia and the success
of the revolution, will have a quiet
ing and wholesome effect upon the
people; that this country stands to
help in every way possible, financial
ay and otherwise, her struggle for
freedom and the establishment of a
government of, by and for the peo-
pie.
Much of the restlessness is due to
German intrigue and the agitation of
socialist pacifsts that a separate
peace with Germany would place Rus
STA in better position to confirm the
success of the revolution, but Russia
certainly has nothing to gain through
a separate peace with her old enemy,
which is fighting to maintain military
autocracy and absolutism in govern
ment, the very thing against which
the people of Russia are in revolt,
and whose success would initiate
against the purpose of the revolution.
The wise and able leaders of the rev.
olution see and appreciate this, and
are making Roadway in impressing
the people and the army with the
fact that to succeed they must stand
faithfully with the other governments
with which Russia is allied. Once
convinced of this, the work of the
leaders will be easier, for having sue
ceeded thus far in their revolt against
absolute autocracy, the people of
Russia will never willingly place
their necks under its yoke again
The Commission, with its assur-
ances of sympathy and help from the
United States, it is hoped viii go far
in establishing this conviction among
the people of Russia and have a j
wholesome influence over them in the
organizing period of their new and
freer government. arr
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08
ESTIMATED POPULATION
OF CITIES-ST. LOUIS SIXTH

Estimates of population made by the
Census Bureau at Washington, as a
registration guide for the War De-
partment, place Detroit in fourth
place among the cities of the United
States, Boston in fifth place and St.
Louis in sixth. According to these
estimates, Detroit now has a popula-
ton of $4,000, Boston 772,997 and st.
Louis 768,630.
The booklet issued by the Census
Bureau giving the estimated popula-
ton of all cities over 10000 and
counties in the United States, con-
tains nothing to show how the bu-
reau arrived at these conclusions.
Under the bureaus estimate De-
troit should have 10000 men between
the ages of 81 and 80, inclusive; Bos-
ton 1896 and st. Louis 84,984. There
is nothing in the figures to explain
why st. Louis, with smaller esti-
mated population than Boston, should
have 6658 more men between the ages
of 81 and 80. @
While Detroit ranked as the ninth
city in population in the official cen
sus of 1910, it has now jumped to
fourth place, in the latest Census Blu
reau estimates, passing Pittsburg,
Baltimore, Cleveland, Boston and st.
Louis.
Cleveland, according to the esti-
mate, has a population of 690,837,
having dropped from sixth to seventh
place. Baltimore has dropped from
seventh to eighth place, and Pitts
burg from eighth to ninth. Buffalo
surrenders tenth place to Los Angeles,
with an estimated population Of $780,
535.
According to the census of 1910, the
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

population of the first 10 cities was
as follows: New York, 4,766,S83;
Chicago, 2,185,282; Philadelphia, l.
549,OO8; st. Louis, 687,029; Boston,
67O,585; Cleveland, 560,663; Baltimore,
558,485; Pittsburg, 533,905; Detroit,
465. 766, and Buffalo, 423,715.
The first 10 cities, according to the
new estimate of the Census Bureau,
are: New York, 5,896,044; Chicago,
2,547 POI; Philadelphia, including
county, 1,735,514; Detroit, $4,000;
Boston, 772,997; st. Louis, 76S,63O;
Cleveland, 690,837; Baltimore, $685.
600; Pittsburg, 586,196, and Los An
geles, 533,535. Buffalo, which held
tenth place in 1910, with population
of 23,715, is credited with a popula-
ton of 475,781.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

made by the United States Census
Bureau. 1t is now placed as sixth,
Detroit and Boston both being placed
ahead of st. Louis, the former being
given $4,000, the latter 772,997, and
st. Louis 76S,630.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

st. Louis, which in the census of
1910 stood fourth in population among
the large cities of the United States,
drops down two numbers by the esti-
mated census for drafting purposes
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

Many Governors of wet States are,
said to be in favor of prohibition dur
ing. the war. fp
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

Tornadoes, Windstorms and Cyclones will occur you
not protected you should be, and at the same time
you should have the knowledge that you insured
sound reliable company. All companies that are re-
liable duly licensed and each has on deposit
with the State of Missouri $2OOOOOOO to protect you
and all other policy holders of Missouri
have these companies and desire to write your in
surance Tornado insurance is cheap considering the
protection it gives you Call and see me-
GEO. c. FORSTER, Agent
PHONE NO. 1874 FARMERS BANK BUILDING
Pennington, Missouri
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

Y Washington Representative Au-
gust P. Gardner of Massachusetts, a
son-in-law of Senator Lodge, has re-
signed from Congress to enter the
army.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

Washington-America has rifles and
ammunition for an army of million.
The army will use the Enfield rife
which is used in England, but modi-
fed to take the American ammuni-
ton.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

Now is the opportunity for the
thrifty citizen to establish new bond
between himself and the government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10
GORHAM NORMAL'S
PART IN THE WAR

War service has called another teacher
from the Gorham Normal school. Miss
Ethel G.. Woodbridge who for the pa st Il
years has been at the head OF the depart
nent for domestic arts at the Gorham
Normal school. has just been called TO
Camp Sheridan, Montgomery. Ala. to do
work at dietitian at the camp hospital.
Miss Woodbridge, who came to the Cor
ham Normal school from the city schools
OF Providence, X. L.. is a graduate OF sim
mons college. class OF 1910.
Besides Miss Woodbridge and George n.
Hutcherson. who have gone from the Cor
ham Normal school faculty into war SER
vice, the following persons among the re-
cent graduates of the Gorham Norman
school are enlisted in some branch 81
military service: Glass or 1919, Austin
Alden OF Gorham: class OF 1919, Ray {.
Banks of Auburn: class OF 1916. Robert x.
IIughey of Portland. Philip A. LIBBY OF
Gorham. Lloyd r. STAR OF Boston: class
of 1911. William X. Dougherty Of Portland,
Carl NJ. Gahan of Brunswick, Philip ".
King of South Paris. or this group
Banks. Doughterty and Gahan are some
where in France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10
Windsor Grange

At the regular meeting of Windsor
Grange No. 2s4, held Dec. :, 1917. there
was good attendance and the follow
ing officers We're elected: Master, W.
s. Barton; overseer c. ID. Jones; lee
turer, Carrie Jones; steward, Burton
Reeves; assistant steward, ID. A. Will
kins; chaplain, Lucelia Hussey; treas
urer, +. A. Coombs; secretary, A. r.
Haskell; gate keeper. e. F. Donnell;
Ceres, Mary Barton; Pomona, Hattie
Moody; Flora, Emma Reeves, lady as
sistant steward. Alice wilkins. At the
next regular meeting the Third and
Fourth degrees will be conferred on
three candidates and a harvest sup
per will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10

Sheriff Harry l.. Goodrich was in
Madison for the greater part of the
day Saturday to be present at hear
ing of 10 liquor libel cases before
Judge Withee. The lot, which includ-
ed three packages of whiskey contain
fng one gallon each. and II barrels OF
beer, had been seized by Deputy Sher-
if +. L. Harding and was consigned
To different Polish and Italian residents
OF the community. They claimed that
they drank the beer on the table in
place OF coffee and the liquor was all
returned TO them by the order of the
presiding officer. Sheriff Goodrich stat
cd Saturday night. however, that he
should take the matter up with the
Federal authorities in an attempt to
enforce the prohibitory law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10
SKOWHECAN NEWS
Fifteen Liquor Cases Tried Before Judge Whee Saturday.
Meeting of Helen Coburn Mission Circle-Wm. j. Bryan
Opera House Frday-Memorial Services for Late Corp
Withee-Secret Societies Elect Officers

Several local men enlisted in the navy
mere Friday, q. c. Legault, musician of
the list class. United States navy. having
been ordered to Skowhegan by Lit, Com.
". +. A. Rooney OF the United States
navy Among the enlistments recorded
were those of c. F. Rich for the position
OF fireman. c. II. William and T. j. Rowe
Tor similar positions. and II. d. Kari for
apprentice seaman. These men will go 10
| Portland for final physical examination.
The Purington brick yards are being
supplied with wood al the present time,
some 800 cords being required to keep the
kilns burning during the brick making
season Not all of the bricks have as ye.
been disposed Of some 25o.000 still being
retained on hand Work will be resumed
there about the first of May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10

and gave an address on the PRINCIPLES
OF the order. At tho conclusion OF
the program refreshments were serv-
ed and dancing was enjoyed.
Mrs. Louise Rateman Of Madison,
who has been patient at Somerset
hospital. has recovered sufficiently to
return home. Mrs. Harry -tevens of
Middle street has also recovered
enough to return to her home.
Mrs. Mark st. Peter. who has been
at the home of her father for some
time. returned Saturday TO Gardiner.
The annual meeting Of the stockaold-
crs of the Skowhcsan Aqueduct Co
will be held Tuesday evening Mt the
Office of DR.. Wilbur.
The high, village and rural schools
close Friday, Dec. 81 and reopen Jan.
II.
The annual meeting of Skowhegan
Grange will be held next Wednesday
evening. Refreshments are to be serv-
ed under the direction Of Mr. and Mrs
+. +. Pennell. Mr.. and Mrs. T. c
Tracy and MIR. and Mrs. J. H. MUIR
ray.
Two water fountains have beer or
dered for the two floors OF the high
school building, for the supply of wa
ter which is furnished for drinking
purposes there. The tanks are arrans-
ed with the inverted bottle system,
which is absolutely sanitary. and are
to set on a slab connected with sinks
which arc TO be connected with the
sewers.
one of the happy events Of tho sea-
son was the masquerade ball Friday
evening al Grange hall with Lyons
orchestra furnishing music. At the
conclusion of the fifth dance the
nlasQues were removed. Among the va
r:ous types represented were the He
brew gentleman, clowns, Spanish and
Indian types and dancing girls. Miss
Lucille F'ortier as a country girl aud
Mr.. toollson as q cowboy gave an eX-
hibition III Jasspand steps during the
evening in a very graceful manner Il.
r. Barker and Frank Huckins direct
&c the arrangements.
Tho Wonan's Circle Of the First l}ap-
tiat church held a particularly enjoy
able meeting Friday Afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Sarah S. Marston when
the subject of Cuba was considered. A
feature Of the meeting was the talk
by Mrs, Clara Emery on her personal
observation of Cuba, as she passed
last winter there visiting her daush-
ter. Other articles were presented by
Mrs. Minnie l.. Murray. who directed
TIE program. conducted a resume RE
freShments were served by the hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Treall are the
parents of a little son. The little stran-
ger constitutes the fourth member of
an interesting generation group. His
grandmother, Mrs. Lois Gagne. and his
Observation-Disclosures Mrs. Frank Laaey,
making the older members of the quar-
tet. The lady last mentioned is only IS
Years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10
Secret Societies Elect Officers

The season of election or officers has
arrived and Friday afternoon the Wo
mans Relief Corps met in Grand Army
hall for the annual business session.
There was a good attendance and Mrs.
Mary $. I. Burns was reelected presi-
dent for the second time. Other officers
elected were: Senior vice president, Mrs
Mabel g. Smith, junior vice president.
Mrs. Vesta A. Withee; treasurer, Mrs.
Emma L. Bickford; eonductress, Mrs.
Georgia A. Goodwin: chaplain, Mrs. Mary
A. Walton; guard. Mrs. Clymena Weston;
delegates to department convention. Mrs.
John II. Steward, Mrs. "A. Is. Lamb; al
ternates, Mrs. Carl Curtis. Mrs Georgia
Goodwin. The officers will be installed
the first of January. The next meeting
will be held Dec. q and It Is expecte,.
Mrs Ida Rolfc of Clinton will be pres
ent to inspect the corps,
/ Sunset Chapter, order or Eastern star,
held its annual election Friday evening
with the following results: Worthy ma
iron. Mrs Jessie b. Fletcher: worthy pa
iron, Adam Simpson; associate matron.
Mrs. Ethel Morrow; conductress Mrs.
Kate s Simpson: associate conductress
Mrs Ora Valliere; secretary, Mrs. Blanch
d. Sheaff: treasurer. Mrs. Florence Hig-
gins: finance committee, Mrs. Helen B.
Weston. Mrs Mnna B. Savage and Elvin
Richardson.
The Ladies Court of st. Jean the Bap-
tiste Society has elected Mrs. Sarah
vigue 10 serve them for the eighth year
as it's president. Other officers elected
are: Honorary president, Mrs. Pauline
Gilbert: honorary doyon, Mrs Eliza BETH
Thibodeau; vice president, Miss Alice
Turcotte; secretary, Mrs. Annie ianey;
assistant secretary, Mrs. Ieriila BtIo-
deau: treasurer Mrs Amelia Biezier; f.
nanciai secretary Mrs. Mary Roderick;
mistress OF ceremonies. Miss Eugene
Donne: assistants. Miss Ethel Cowett and
Mrs Hattie Bison: book inspectors. Miss
Della Bouchard and Miss Isabel Dionne
These officers will be installed in Janu-
ary During the evening there were songs
by Miss Alice Bouchard and Miss Cecena
cake were served
The Fraternal Order Of Eagles elected
officers Friday evening as follows: Past
worthy president, Edward Butler: press-
dent, Eddy Groder; vice president. Walter
Cowett: secretary, r. 3. Cole: treasurer,
Amidee Couture; chaplain, Clifton Para
dis; inner guard, Frank Greenleaf; outer
guard. NJ. Roulette; trustees. Augustus
Gilblair, John Provenchial, Bert Avore;
physician, DR.. Q. ]. GAIA. The installa-
ton occurs the hrst or the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10

Benjamin w. Downs, aged about 20
years. died suddenly early Saturday
morning. Ills wife passed away last
May. He was piano dealer by trade,
and located in Brunswick two years
ago, coming here from Richmond. He
is survived by one daughter. Mrs. G.
d. Hayes, of Allston, Mass. Services
will he held at the residence Monday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10
Grange NezvS
kennebec Pomona

kennebec Pomona Grange owing to
the recent smallpox scare in Gardiner,
will hold its next meeting with Win
thror Grange and the date will be on
Wednesday, Dec. H.