Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-26
PORTLAND REPORT

Portland, Me, June 25.-(SpeciaD-
The Thomas B. Reed battery with only
four days work has completed its
enrolment of 200 men and it is expect
ed the James G. Blaine battery will
be filled by Thursday night. No
parallel of this feat is recorded in
Maine recruiting. The battery being
organized at Bridgton reports 100 men
and more coming. Westbrook is fur
nishing her share with characteristic
patriotism.
The Maine State bond men met at
the Falmouth hotel here and endorsed
the Millillen regiment, and all the
states bond men have subscribed to
the resolution to do all in their power
to assist recruiting.
1T is expected that the regiment will
be filled by Saturday night.
n. +. Kirkpatrick of Thomaston is
already at work recruiting q band of
% pieces.
Any man in the rural districts who
is interested in this regiment and can
not conveniently reach one of the re-
cruiting points should communicate
at once with Captain A. r. Balentine
at Mllllken Heavy Artillery Headouar-
tiers in Portland. If any vacancies
these men will be given opportunity to
enlist in the order of their applica-
tons. Every endeavor is being nut
1orth to enlist desirable men and "a
spread the information that this is the
last chance for Maine men 70 enlist
IA dlstlnctlvely and exclusively
Maine organization for war service
Maine men will serve as officers and
the men in the ranks will be selected
Tor ability to do themselves credit in
this organization.
coi hume, commander of the Second
regiment of Infantry. notified Cant
Aaiehtlne last night that the regiment
is recruited up to it's requirements and
ne was glad to give Ca,t. Ralentire
1uli swing and sway in Fastening b;s
enLstments. This had been deferred
uhti tle Second Maine was filed. Col.
rune has requested of the department
OF the East that the same efficient
corps OF recruiting officers who have
done so we'll in their duty be instructed
TO continue and assist IN formation
OF the regiment batteries. Voluntary
ehnstments at this time will be an al
vantage TO those eligible for draft and
VIII give those who Join now and ore
accepted an opportunity to be asso-
ciated with a very fine class If ,,a, q.
iidiiuilne heavy artillery, minimizing
thelr drill as infantry. concentratine
their energies on moving and SERVING
long range field pieces.
Lewiston reported 80 men ear,v
Monday afternoon and the followine
statement was issued by Roger A
Greene, in charge of recruiting:
Here is chance to choose your
service. 1t is no longer a Question of
to serve or not to serve, for I believe
that we who have registered realize
that every man of us that is physical
~ able will be called to the colors IN
side OF six months. Everyone who has
followed the course of the war knows
tnat from now on the United States
must bear the brunt of it. 1t is to he
expected that one and one-half mil
lions Of men will be in service inside Of
a year.
This regiment will represent the
State Of Maine: it will carry the State
flag. 1t will be recruited from your
friends. You will elect your officers.
why join the artillery? Because the
artillery is regarded as one Of the
best branches of the service 1t is
highly trained and developed. It COM
bines that dash of mounted action with
the use of highly efficient mechanical
the application of which
is a scientific study of great interest
Join now and then interest your
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