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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23

are made of khaki and are furnished
witn extra pairs of wooden socks.
housewives with needles, pins, thread
and buttons. Detailed suggestions of
now to wrap these Christmas packages
for shipping will be issued by the Red
Cross. The Red Cross will also well
come the cooperation of anyone desir-
ing to have a part in sending Christ
mas Cheer to the men in training or at
the front. Some people will want to
give money to buy articles. bags,
mouth organs, envelopes and paper
safety razors. extra soap, spoons and
knives. Some will want to have
personal part in tying up the pack
ages. Children will be asked to help
with the package making
The gifts will be bought from con-
tributions especially given for the
Christmas greeting. The Red Cross
War Fund will not be used for this
purpose.
Last year the American Red Cross
sent presents of various kinds to the
men on the Mexican border, and the
marines at Haiti and San DOMINGO.
The articles were suggested by Cen
eral Pershing on the requcs. Of Red
Cross officials. Commenting on the
Red Cross Christmas gifts to the SOL
diers, he said, These things bring the
soldier to remember that he people at
home are behind him. You do not
know how much that is going to mean
to us who are abroad. You do not
know how much that means to any
soldier who is over here carrying the
flag for his country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23
MOULTON-DENNISON WE'D
DING TUESDAY AT BATH

Bath, Me. Aug. 22.-Parker n. Moul-
ton, recently appointed a second lieu
tenant in the Quartermasters' Depart
ment and Miss Adelaide B. Dennison
were married Tuesday afternoon at
the home Of the brides mother, Mrs.
Lizzie f. Dennison, So Court street, by
Rev. David L. Wilson Of the Central
Congregational Church.
The groom is son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rufus D. Moulton and was graduated
from the University Of Maine last
June. His bride was graduated from
Morse High School in 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23
FRANKLIN DRAFTS
AZ FOR ITS FIRST

Pennington, Me, Aug. 22.-The
Franklin county draft selection board
Tuesday completed its first quota for
the National army. The quota was AZ
men, but in accordance with instruc-
lions AZ men were drafted.
Twenty-Five Of them asked exemp-
ton because Of dependents. but were
denied. A total Of 200 men were exam
ined by the surgeons. but the re-
ouired number was secured from the
frst 1922 on the list. Eighteen others
Who were found physically At were
exempted, two being aliens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23
COMING EVENTS

aug 13-N-Summer school OF Religious
Education, Pittsneld.
Aug. l7-27-Campmeeting, East Liver.
more.
Aug 20-2S-Methodist campmeeting.
North Arson.
Aug. &.-Knox and Waldo Pomona
Oranges, Joint session. Burkettville.
Aug. 2S-31-Biennial Supreme convention,
Foresters Of America.
Sept. 4-5-Maine Association OF County
Commissioners. Rocklapd.
Aug. Is 3l-National Convention Fores-
tiers of America Portland.
Aug 2a.-Pennell reunion, Grange hail.
Bar Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23
OUIMET AND BRADY
EVEN STEPHEN

Brookline Mass, Aug. 22.-Francis
Ouimet, western amateur golf cham
pion and NJ. ]. Brady. Massachusetts
open champion. finished even at the
end OF their 70 hole home md home
match for the Red Cross ambulance
fund, concluded today on the course
OF the Woodland Golf Club. Brady was
leading by s UP at the end Of the first
IS holes. placed at the Oakley Coun-
try Club last week
Today Brady maintained this lead
for the first IS holes only to have Quiz
met pull up on even terms on the last
round
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23
ReaimentaI Reunions

Aug g-Twentieth Maine. Togus.
Aug. 30-Twentylthird RegimentAl A.
ISOLATION, Mechanic Falls.
Sept. 1-Reunion of Company B. TWEEN
ty-fourth Regiment. Warren.
Sept. 5-Nineteenth Maine, National
Home, Togus.
Association, Togus.
Sept. 12-Fourth Maine Regiment. I'd
Maine Battery Berdan's Sharp Shooters
and Naval Veterans, annual reunion,
Rockland.
Sept. A-Annual reunion OF Old Port
land Cadets, Riverton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23
Lewiston Grange

Lewiston Grange met Thursday
evening for the first time since the
summer vacation. 1t was voted TO
hold the annual picnic August -. a.
Lombard's park. Lake shbattus. n
Wednesday should be stormy. the pie.
mic will be held Friday. II was also
voted to have children's night seon.
The following program was givea: vo-
cal solos. Bay Lamson: reading. VA.
ter Williams: reading. Genevs LAmoon.
Refreshments Of Ice cream ~ .ole
were served. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23

J. E. Little. Pittsfield. has COM
menced duties as third trick operator
at the local Maine Central station.
Mr.. Little is the inventor Of THE
Standard Excess Baggage Computer."
table in use in railroad baggage
rooms everywhere, which shows the
rate of excess from ten pounds up to
1000 pounds. JoeP LABEL. who was
third trick operator. has been trans
ferred to Richmond as second opera
tor-Bath Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23
/. ATHENS

Miss Ruth HUFF has gone to Scion
where it was necessary for her 70 un-
dergo an operation for appendicitis.
Miss Marion Holman Of New York
city accompanied by her friend Miss
Quimby are visiting with her parents,
Judge and Mrs. John F. Holman.
Mrs Belle Drake Of Somcrville.
Mass. is visiting with her daughter.
Mrs. H. X. Flanders and her sister,
Mrs. Ora Judktns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23

Miss Sadie Blake of Albion, a for
mer Winslow teacher, called on
friends in town Tuesday.
The girls will meet Thursday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. D. B. Ma
son to organize a society of Campfire
Girls.
The relief organization will meet
from 2 to 40 this afternoon at the
church parlors to work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23
Fairs and Horse Races

Aug N-Sept. 1-Eastern Maine State
fair, Bangor
Aug 2-3l-Houlton fair.
Sept 3-s-Maine State fair. Lewiston.
Sept 4-6-Hancock County fair. Bluehill
Sept 4-7-Northern Maine fair. Presquc
Isle.
Sept. 11-13-Oxford County fair South
Paris.
Sept 11-A-Central Maine fair, water
vile.
Oct. 3-4-Kennebec County Agricult nral
Society Fair Readfeld
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23
YORK COUNTY HAS
COMPLETE QUOTA

Kennebunk. Me-. Aug. 22.-rhs SEQ.
ond York county draft selection board
has completed its quota Of 81 men. OF
the $50 men summoned on the second
call IS failed to appear for exanina-
ton, eight had enlisted. 81 claimed ex.
cmption. 81 were found physically un-
fit for service and 81 who passed the
physical tests waived exemption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23

Roland A. Weymouth of BROOKLYN,
n. y, formerly employed in this CITY,
at the old Fowler & Hamlin dry goods
store. and now holding a position in
the silk department of the Loeser dry
good stores of Brooklyn. was in Angus
ia Wednesday as the guest of Charles
c. Ballard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Stratton Family Reunion

Stratton Family Reunion
In spite Of the threatening weather
about fifty members Of the Stratton
family gathered at Hardisons Point
for their annual reunion Friday, Aug.
II. After dinner a business meeting
was held, presided over by Alfred
Crabtree who has been President for
so many years and was reelected for
the ensuing year. The other officers
elected were: On program, Chester
Stratton; treasurer. Nelson Stratton;
secretary. Stella Stratton.- ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23
SOLDIER BOYS

The Sprin gfield, Mass, Republican OF
Aug q published the following item, ex-
planning why so little information regard
ing our I'd Maine Infantry Regiment is
given out
The Westfeld Camp
Due to the request of high military au-
thorities that no mention be made by the
press of the movement Of troops or any
thing that would furnish information to
the enemy, The Republican today is car
rying no story of the Westheld camp
Further Interpretation Of the request of
the military authorities Is being sought
in the hope that in the future news Of the
'ncampment can be published daily.
The marriage of Lieut.. George H. Gillin
and Miss Edna c. Steele was solemnized
in St. Johns Catholic church. Bangor,
Tuesday morning In the presence Of fam
lilies and immediate friends, Rev. FIR.
Moriarty officiating. The couple were at
tended by James Mccain and Miss Nc
Cam. cousins Of the groom. The bride
is the daughter of James NJ. Steele of
Montreal. and the groom is the son Of
Hon. and Mrs. P. H. Gillin Of Bangor
He recently received a commission in the
regular army. Both have many friends
who will extend best wishes for happy
future. After wedding breakfast the
couple left for Syracuse. n. T., where
Lieut.. Gillin is assigned to the 9Th In
fantry.
Mr. and Mrs. William y. sewall Of Bath
have received a cable from their son,
Sumner, stating that he has joined the
American Aviation. Young Mr.. sewall
has just completed a six-months' service
~ the American Ambulance Corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23

Miss Dora Meigs went Wednesday
morning to Portland for visit as the
guest of Mrs. E. +. Bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23

The Lewiston Journal says: Mrs,
Cora Barnard of Lewiston is spending
the week in Augusta, the guest of
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-23

factory output two hundred thousand
Largest selling brand OF Zoe. Cigars
= Tie world. Factory. Manchester. n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
PRES. FULTZ
CLAIMS PLAYERS
ENDORSE STRIKE

Boston. Ian. 18.--The plans of the
Baseball Players Fraternity for a
strike in support Of demands made up
on minor league clubs were endorsed
tonioht at a meeting here OF IA mem
hcrs OF clubs in the major and minor
leagues according to g statement by
David l.. tultz. president OF the fra
ternity, who presided. He said:
The boys talked over the situation
and decided 10 stand by their guns.
We are pertecting our organization in
many directions. Word was received
today from IS players. three OF them
among tho highest saiaricd players in
the game, pleGging themselves to sign
no contracts until the demands are
granted. You may be sure that we are
leaving nothing undone which may
legitimateiy help in this fight to OBJ
tain what are the players rights"
The meeting was attended by ]. G.
Smith and George Tyler Of the Boston
Nationals; j. T.. Gardner George Ruth,
Harold Janvrin and Olef Henriksen, Of
the world champion Boston Americans.
and by eight members of teams in the
minor leagues who are residents Of this
city and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
Universal Military
Service Favored by
$4,000 y. AR. Members

tee to rcafIirm the belief and er,rt
ment of the fathers Of the nation M.
the common defense was intrueted d.
the people themselves and rot to aa,
hired or voluntary force: that r. vss
the right and privilege Of every rluz,,
to he trained for that servic, ~ well al.
his duty to render A.
DR.. Thomsa W. fell sand hc believed
the country was not ready for ugly.r.
sal service, firmly as he believed IN d,
He urged that military scholarship, "a.
provided for 10000 boys Annually =,
encourage training.
George w Carr Of Thi,adc.pl4 p-r
ed that the committee repor' "a Ioa-t,
plan in order that tho nation n.st
have an opportunity 10 discuss u III
the months before the noyt Cor.ra,,
meets. In this connection Charles "
F'railey of this city laid before ,bs
committee the result Of "a uol take,
by the association FOR universal mil
tary service through new spap,rs An.
throughout the country 4
total Of 51.4ls votes had been cas-, &.
said, Of which only G.ilG were n, o.,
position. The average in every par, .,
the country was more than so prr cent,
in favor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
TAFT REPLIES
TO CRITICISM BY
COL. ROOSEVELT

Pittsburg, Jan lo.-Forlner President
Wilton howard Taft, speaking at a din
ner OF the League to Enforce Peace here
tonight, replied 20 criticisms of the or
ganization made by Theodore Roosevelt.
He declared that with the former Pres
ident attacking it one one side. and Will
liam Jennings Bryan on the other, the
scheme is more likely to be right than
il the league had the support Of either.
'.Theodore Roosevelt has attacked the
league with both hands and both feet
said Mr.. Taft. He has approached the
ene,ny's Notifications with his usual
strategy But he would have been more
useful in testing the proposals Of the
league II he had found out what 1t was
first"
Mr. Taft points out that Col. Roose-
welt assumed that the league proposed
that the judgments and recommendations
of compromise reached shall be enforced
by the organization, which the speaker
declared was wrong. Mr.. Taft said that
members Of the league believe that 'it
will make a long zstep forward if it sue
ceeds in securing a world agreement by
which hearings of the issues may he
heard and a decision made before was is
allowed to begin. It is confident that in
most cases a war thus delayed for full
decision of the issues and fair decision
will never come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
Owners and Insurance
Men in P anic Over the
Raids on Steamer Lanes

in Atlantic waters a year ago.
The American consul at Pernambuco
has advised the embassy here confirm
ing the landing of several Americans
from vessels which fell victims to the
raider. He added that no American
ships had been sunk by the German
craft and that all the American sailors
Handed were men from the crews Of
foreign vessels.
According to reports from an au-
thoritative source the Moewe is UNI
derstood to have sailed from Kiel I'M
der the Danish flag. carrying a cargo
OF hay on the bridge in order to con-
ceal her armament When last seen the
Moewe was painted black with white
markings. Her armament included four
torpedo tubes in service and several
tubes in reserve. She is believed to
have carried a mine laying apparatus.
The raider also carried large num-
her OF auxiliary plates, which would
permit her commander to change the
appearance Of the bridge at will. In
addition she had collapsable tunnels.
The vessel, now believed to be the
Moewe was re-painted several times
and under the last coat of paint were
observed traces Of the Danish nag
which had been painted on her hull.
AS yet there is no news of the Brit
ish steamer Yarrowdale, which under
command of German officers was re-
ported yesterday to be proceeding for
port with a number of the shipwrecked
crews aboard. The steamer HUDSON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S-The 5000 women
Of tie Daughters of the American Rev
olution are pledged to preparedness ana
adequate national defence, said Mrs. WI
liam Cumming Story president general
to the subcommittee on universal milf
tary service today speaking as a mem
Der of the special committee represent
ing . patriotic societies.
Il believe that | can speak for the
women in favor of universal service"
Mrs. Story said. because they have 50
pledged themselves. The hearts of the
women of America are in this movement.
We believe it is essential
Adiutant General Louis W. Stotesburv
of the New York National Guard headed
the delegation. He analysed the fran
ing Of the American constitution to show
that a universal military obligation for
the common defence had been it's pr.ma-
ry purpose.
The first military law. enacted in
1882, had required training under that
he said, and it was only be-
cause the first Congress had permitted
the several states to extend exemptions
that it had fallen into disuse. General
pleaded with the commit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
Reinforced Russian
and Rumanian Forces
Stop Ieuton Advance

there has been violent artillery activity
and minor fights between raiding parties
at isolated points. Near Smorgon the
russians have carried out successful
raids and sapping operations. according
to pctrograd. In the region of krashin
Russian force entered d German posi-
ton but later were driven out.
The British in France have further ex-
tended their gains of Wednesday near
Beaucourt-Sur Ancre. The French and
Germans in the Vosges mountains, in
Lorran and near scissors are engage!
in artillery duels which are described b.
tonight's French war Office statement as
being Of rather serious character. The
big guns Of the belligerents also have
been buoy near Ramscappel, Dixmude
and Hetsas, Belgium.
In the Austro-Italan theatre heavy
snowstorms are impeding the operations.
Rome reports an attack by the Italians
in Tripoli against Trpolitan rebels WIN
were endeavoring to reach the coast
town Of Zoara The rebels are said to
have been completely defeated. losing one
thousand Of the 5000 men engaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

The advance of the Teutonic Allies iii
Rumania apparently has been brought to
n standstill for the time being at Least
by the reinforced Russians and Ruma-
mans In the latest Berlin official COM
munlcation the only successes reported
for the invaders were gained through 4
surprise attack between the Suchita and
Putna valleys. where the army of Arch
duke Joseph captured an officer, $50 men
and one machine gun from a hostile po-
sition. and south Of the O:tub road.
where strong Russian attack was re-
pulsed with artillery and machine gun
fire
on the other hand the Rumanians put
down a German attack south of Montes-
tar Kachinul. on the kasino river. and
southwest of Pralea surrounded Ger
man position and captured large num-
her Of men and four machine guns. The
Russians are Smelling the towns of Tut
cha and Isakcha. across the Danube IN
pobrudJa, while the Bulgarian guns are
active against hostile shipping and mill
tary positions near GalatZ and Isakcha
on the Russian front and in Galicia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
Strong Opposition to
British Call for Half
AGRICULTURAL Workers

accepted the plan to use women ZOE Farm
work on a military basis the women De-
ing paid, billeted and clothed by the war
Office. Incidentally. the decision seems
likely to revive the acrimonious discus
sion of Ireland's contribution to the ar
my. 1t has already been suggested that
laborers should be brought from Ireland
10 replace farmhands taken for the ar
my, and it has also been argued that II
Ireland gave her full quota OF men TO
the army it would be needless to denuda
the country of skilled agricuiturists. 1t
is stated, however, that the experiment
has already beer, tried Of bringing Irish
men of military age to work in NUM-
tions factories in England and that II
produced jealousy and dissatisfaction
which bodies i'll for a similar experiment
with regard TO farmhands. The beilef
has been expressed that public opinion
would not tolerate seeing young irish
men safely engaged in farm work to
nernit Engl!shmen TO risk their lives at
the front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

New York. Jan. rs--With the posi-
bility that the German sea raider
which sunk or captured from Is to n
score of allied ships is still continuing
her depredations, steamship owners
and marine underwriters were in a
state Of nervous tension today. The
loss in ships and cargoes thus far rep
resent from sl5,00O.00 to $40. ZOO, 900.
A Gordon of British cruisers. report
ed to number 10. is believed to be
sweeping the southern seas in search
of the raider. which. according to one
report. may be the auxiliary cruiser
Vineta; according to another, the
cruiser Moewe. the same sea rover
which played havoc with allied ship
ping about a year ago.
Ship owners were especially con-
cerned today over a wireless warning
that the German raider was working
northward to more frequented' lanes of
steamship travel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
RIsSKA FREED ON
RUM SELLING CHARGE

Lewiston, Ne, Jan. Isl never sold
a drop of liquor in my life. l have al
WAYS had a lot on hand for personal
use for I used a barrel of beer once
in every two weeks. but IS for selling
the stuff. never" This was the defense
offered by Paul ]. Risska of Lisbon
Falls. a former deputy under Sherin
Davis, when arraigned in the Auburn
municipal court Thursday morning on
the charge of search and seizure.
After all evidence had been produc-
ed Judge Weber stated the only point
on which Rlsska could be adjudged
guilty Of selling liquor, was the large
amount found in the Risska home. He
also said that the State had produced
no evidence showing that Pisska had
ever sold liquor and ordered the re-
spondent discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

London, Jan. H-The governments oe-
cision to call half of the skilled agri-
cultural workers TO the front and replace
them by men who are now scheduled for
sedentary work. or women, has evoked
a flood Of angry protests from the farm
ers. There also is a deal of sharp press
criticism on the unwisdom of such a
course at a moment when the national
interest imperatively demands that the
utmost possible amount of food stuffs
should be home-produced and when the
public is being exhorted to devote its
whole energies in this direction.
These critics argued that there has
been another contest between the board
of agriculture and the war office in
which the war Office won. The govern
ment's decision is regarded as an out
come Of the recent conference in London
between the war council and Gen. Nj
velle. the French comma derin chief,
and Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig
u is announced that the government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
FAIRFIELD

NORTH-James Badger visited his
uncle and aunt, Mr.. a Mrs. Charles
Longiey of Norridgewotk last Satur-
day.
Miss Lillian Hcxie was in Skowhegan
Monday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ermond McKechnie of
Mercer were in this place Sunday.
and Monday called here by the death
of Mrs. Mckechnie's mother
Charles Badger who has been quite
poorly for several weeks is better
On account of the severe rain Of Sun
day there was no church services held
in this place.
The farmers are harvesting their ice
for the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
HAUGHTON SAYS
MARANVILLE is
TO SIGN OR QUIT

Boston, Jan. 1S-President Haughton OF
the Boston Nationals today summary
refused to increase the salary offered
Walter Maranville, the Braves crack
shortston. Returning to the club offices
after several days absence he found Ma
ranville had refused to sign a contract
for next year at the terms Of the past
two seasons. understood to be $500 a
year. "Maranville will sign at the sal
airy l offered him or he will get out OF
baseball That's final" Haughton said.
Maranville. who was here on a visit
would not comment on the presidents
statement beyond saying that he sought
an advance in salary and that his re-
fusal TO sign had nothing to do with the
Players Fraternity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Great Britain's
supplementary note amphfying the
Entente reply to President Wilson's
peace note has given much encourage
ment to American officials who are
looking forward to some sort of league
of nations to preserve peace.
Although the principal portions in
Foreign Minister Balfour's note, de-
livered to the state department yester-
day, are designed to justify the sever
ity- Of the terms set forth by the En-
tente in their reply to the note of
President Wilson. the formal accept
ance in principle of some sort of ma
tional sanction as a force behind
treaties and international law is re-
garded as of great Importance.