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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

In the American Ambulance Hospital AZ
Neuilly, France. there has recently been
endowed a bed, lin memory Of Dilwyn
Parrish Starr a famous Harvard quar-
ter-back. The endowment is unique in
that each convalescent soldier who leaves
it will be supplied with fifty francs. The
Porcelain Club at Harvard will main
tain the bed for at least one year and
may extend the endowment Throughout
the war. Starr was killed somewhere
in France" September 10. 1916 when. as
lieutenant in the Coldstream Guards, he
led in successful assault on an enemy
trench. He had previously had charge
of a machine gun section IN Gsllipoh
Three thousand Americans by individual
gifts have so far supported this hospital
and one hundred cents of every dollar
contributed gees to actual hospital relief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
Governor. and Council. Pass
Order for Sawmill Unit
$4,000 Pay States Share of Equipment Advertise FOR
Bids for TwoStory Cottage Fairfield SanatorumTo Ap.
point Automobile Inspectors

for a two-story cottage at the Cen.
trail Maine Sanatorium at Fairfield.
The secretary of State was author.
ICED to employ an automobile inspec.
tor in each of the counties of Ken.
nebec, Androscoggin and Aroostook
and to employ as many moro automo.
bile inspectors as he might deem nee.
essary.
The next session of the Governor and
Council will be held June 25 al ID
A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
Bangor Takes
Near Two Million

Bangor, Me, June 15.-Bangor's sub
scriptions to the Liberty Loan aggre-
gate $1,953,5OO, or $500 more than the
city's allotment. This is about SIS per
capita. Reports from Aroostook esti-
mate that county's subscriptions at
something less than one million.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
Waterville's
Loan Record

Watervilie. Me-. Tune 1s.-waterville
and surrounding towns subscribed for the
Liberty Loan Is per cent in excess of the
apportionment. according to figures given
out BY bank ofncials tonight. The appor-
Torment was between &a6o.ooo and S3oo, coo
and the total subscription was $ss4,1lo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
IMPROVE HARB0R
100000 Appropriated
for Portland
In Amendment to Rivers and
HarbOrs Measure

Washington. June l5.-An amendmen,
was adopted to the rivers and harbon
bill in the House today appropra,.nE
$500, 900 to improve the harhor of Portland
Maine. Representative Small. In charge Or
the bill. explaining that the Canadian
government desired to use the harhor to
facilitate the shipment OF war supplies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
Portland Will
Have 100000

Portland, Me, June 15.-Portland
will exceed by at least 100000 her min
imum allotment Of IS, 400 900 Of the Lib
erty Loan bonds, it was estimated to-
day. When the banks opened today
the total was s5,527,70O with 1906 sub
scribers 1t was estimated that sub
scriptions for fully 100000 were re-
ceived in the morning mails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

The Governor and Council at the
session Friday evening passed an or
der for $4,000 in favor of the Massa-
chusetts Committee Of Public Safety
as the States part in equipping saw
mill unit to be sent to England. the
amount to be taken from the appro-
priation for war purposes.
Fairfield Cottage
The council voted to advertise for
bids to be opened June IS at p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

People who are interested In the pro-
posed reunion of the H. c. A. and H. H.
s. will be pleaded to known that Miss
Ellen Hamlin Butler Of Bangor, a former
teacher at the Classical school, has con-
sented to write a poem to be read at the
reunion. Also Miss Butler hopes to be
able to attend the reunion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

The Hallowell Independents meet the
Augusta locals on the Muster field at 3
T. NJ. today. 1t promises to be a fast
game as Augusta has materially strength
ened her team with new men. Miller the
Hebron southpaw will pitch for Augusta,
while Meader will occupy the mound for
HallOWel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Everyone is invited to the stereopticon
lecture In the vestry of the Old South
Congregational church Sunday evening
June II. Over 80 slides giving the history
of the Pilgrim movement From Scrooby
to New England
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

steamship of 4O45 tons gross. owned by
the Standard Oil Co. of New York. sailed
from here May for Baton Rouge, La,
whence she departed May IL for Leghorn,
Italy She was last reported passing Gil
braltar June II, the day she was sunk
The Moreni was commanded by Captain
Thomas Thompson. She was built in
Bremerhaven, Germany, in 1913, was 354
feet long, with a beam of 40 feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

The High and Classical School re-
union committees on refreshments,
program and entertainment will meet
in the Macomber, Farr & Whitten Of
fee in the Bank block at 7.30 +. NJ.
Monday, June IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

The members of Granite City Rebekah
Lodge are requested to meet at City hall
at go o'clock Sunday afternoon to at
tend the memorial services to be held by
Sanborn Lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Rev. E. w Weber is to deliver the
Odd Fellows memorial sermon at vii
ton next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Miss Adele Gilpatrick of Coburn is
the guest of her parents in this city,
but will return to Watereille to at
tend the final Commencement exer-
cises at Colby College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

The Modern Woodmen of America
at it's last meeting voted to hold reg
ular meetings on the second and fourth
Wednesday evenings of each month
during the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

The steamer Islander will leave Win
gates wharf at 713 A. M. after Satur-
day, the landing having been made i'm
possible for the past few days by the
freshet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Blue Ribbon poultry netting is five
feet wide and costs no more" say wv
Church & Son.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

II. DcForest Lockwood. treasurer ot
the Bates Manufacturing Co, Lewiston,
on Wednesday turned over the old
storehouse of the Bates mill in Lewis
ton to Captain Ralentine for storage
and armory purposes in organizing the
Nelson Dingley battery Of heary artil-
lovy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
BONDS TRADING
ON THE EXCHANGE

New York, June l5.-The initial transac-
ton in Liberty Loan bonds trading in
which began on the New York Stock Er.
change at noon today. was above par
lot of $4,000 sold at par and l-n The
next lot, s250,0o0. sold at par.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

n. H.. was a business visitor in Hal.
lowell Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Miss A. ]. Gwynne returned Friday
from Brewer where she has been the
guest Of her sister for the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Harold Page of this city has enlisted
as a member of Company NJ of the I'd
Maine Regiment, now stationed at Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Miss Elizabeth Jones returned Fri
day from a visit with friends in Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Summer chairs and porch chairs at
the F. B. Wood Estate store. Ask to
see the "Old Hickory" chairs and ia
bles.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

John J. Cassidy left Friday night for
Boston. where he Is to take examinations
for telegraph operator for Service in
France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

The teacher training class will meet
for final examinations in the vestry Of
the Old South church Monday evening
Brink writing material.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
Fairfield Cottage

the school department Of the State.
Mr. starkey will. it is understood. con-
tinue with the State department where
mis- services have been so valuable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

William Wedge of West Gardiner,
who is visiting in Wesley, r. l., and
who has been i'll, is now reported as
much better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

The Sunday evening sings" at the
First Baptist church have been some
what irregular the past few weeks on
account of the union services. They
will be resumed as usual next Sunday
evening and will continue until the va
cation period. The soloist for next
Sunday evening will be Ernest Bragg
of Augusta and special attention will
be given to new hymns from the Billy
Sunday book. The hour Of the service
is changed from els to Z o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church will hold food sale in the vestry
at . O'Clock Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Merle Shepherd Of West Gardiner
was calling on friends in this city Fri
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
FROM / HALLOWELL
TEL sPHoME 24o. r

Sunday in Haowe Places of Worshp-Program for O. F.
Memorial Servce-Hgh and Classical School Reunion Com
ittees Refreshments to Method Sale by Universas
Ladies' Ad-Haowe Independents to Meet Augusta Locals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Have you seen the Detroit vapor
stoves at H. G. Turner's.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Miss Myra West, who is in training
at the Augusta General hospital. was
calling on friends in this city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Miss Irene Robinson Of Colby College
has arrived home for the summer vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Jerry Collins was business visitor
in Hallowell Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

w. H. Mace of Brunswick was visi-
tor in this city Friday. called here on
matters Of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

That Maine is able to secure the SER
vices of the distinguished educator
from the Middle West is due to freak
Of political fortune. He is a Republi-
can, but, as it happens. the State SUI
perintendent of public instruction in
Nebraska is elected by the people. In
the balloting last November, there was
no serious opposition to DR.. Thomas.
SO excellent had been his administra-
ton. that both parties endorsed him.
Then something happened. President
Wilson carried the state by 10000 and
DR.. Thomas was defeated by a bare
12O0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Mrs. Harvey Gatchell returned FRI
day from Portland, where she has been
visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

To let-Six-room rent.
Wanted-Boys to board.
Wanted-Children TO tutor.
For sale-Catamaran launch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Mrs. Willard Harding and daughter.
Justina. of Vinalhaven. are guests at
the home of F. r. Goodwin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

pocketful of Beech-Nuts"- sweet,
clean smoke for a nickel.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. William Buck and
daughter of West Gardiner were Hal
lowell visitors Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

S. L. Shuman of Bangor was among
Fridays business visitors to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
To Lighthouses, Etc.

sIx-RooM RENT, ELEcTRi
junsisds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

BOYS STA TO BOARD DURING
summer. Wholesome food. terms mo1er
ate Mrs. Hall. r. IS Litchfeld. Te.
Monmouth 1853 junel6ds
CHILDREN TO TUTOR DURING
the summer. Tel 3s5-R. Room g. August,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
STEAMER SUNK

Continued from Page. One)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
SUPT. OF SCHOOLS
Continued from Page One)
How He Was Secured

qualities made DR.. Thomas the logical
selection for the position"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
For Sale-Miscellaneous

'cATAMARAN LAUNCH, FULLY
equipped, q foot. two-cylinder engine. On
cart that goes with boat. Near Outien
Cobbosseecontee lake. Unusual bargain
c. n. Howe. " Middle ST.. Hallowell -.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

Within two months sixteen war
cities" each sufficient for 10000 to
10000 troops, have risen miraculous
ly. Each necessitated the construc-
ton Of 1900 buildings. An addi-
tional sixteen national guard camps
almost as elaborate completed con
struction of greater magnitude than
the building of the Panama Canal.
This great task has been success
fully carried out through the close
coordination Of the lumber industry
with the war machine. Working an
Ger the direction of a dozen leaders
the lumbermen have accomplished
feats believed impossible even by
officials Of the War Department
Because Of its special adsptability
to all kinds Of construction purposes
and immense amount readily avail
able, Southern pine was selected 70
provide the major portion Of re
quirements. Representatives Of the
Southern Pine Association offered The
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
Tour Garyized Schools in
Gotham to Get In
formation.
formation

NEW YORK Oct. l9-Four seekers
after truth went to Public School No. IS
in the Bronx, yesterday 10 see the Gary
system at work. No. As was described
by Thomas ". Churchill. at Labor Tenn
pie. Sunday. as the best example OF
Wirt's work and i, isn't finished vet
The statement was confirmed yester-
day. 10y Principal Angelo Patri
The trip was the FIRST Of series ar
ranged by the Committee on Public Ed
ucauon To give citizens chance to
judge the Gary system for Themselves.
The seekers were Rabbi Jacob Goldstain
Of Bcnsonhurst. q Brooklyn teacher. q
normal school graduate who had heard
Mr. Church, the night before. ana a
World reporter
The party went from class room TO
class room. It found youngster en-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

entire facilities Of the Southern pine
industry toward carrying cut the war
program. From this initial co-opera-
tion there was evolved the Southern
Pine Emergency Bureau, distinctly
war time business institution. with
headquarters at New Orleans. The
Bureau is an independent body deal
ing exclusively with the government
and represents the entire modified
resources of the industry, both mills
members of the Southern Pine As
s.ciation and non-m snbers.
Lumber was provided at prices be-
low those prevailing in the domestic
market.
With army camp business largely
out of the way. Southern pine mills
are now engaged in cutting timbers
for $50 ships for Uncle Sam s wooden
fleet
Lumbermea conspicuous for their
service to the country in the present
crisis include: R. II. Dowrnan, pre-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

dent Of the National Lumber Manu-
facturers' Association, and chairman
O. the Committee on Lumber Of the
Council OF National Defense; Chas.
S. Keith, president of tie Southern
Pima Association; J. T. Rhodes, sec
rotary manager Of the Southern Pine
Association; ". J. Sewers. director
Of the Southern Pine Emergency
Bureau; W II. Sullivan. chairman Of
the executive committee Of Tie
Southern Pine Emergency Bureau:
r. ". Stevens. chairman Of the sub
committee on ship timbers: John r.
Kirby and F. 6. Wisner, members Of
the Lumber Committee Of the Coun-
ell Of National Defense; T L. san
ford, head OF the Washington otfcs
of the Southern Pine Association.
" J. Haynen, assistant paTchasn'g
agent II the Emargercy Fleet to~
poration, and r S. kellogg, Sc 81
tary Of fire National L1mber Aiata
Z. cNrerSi 1~- .~lf+l1D
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

FANCY CANNED GOODS.
Do not compare this brand Of goods
with CHEAP advertlsed brands.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

spend their spare hours coaching back
ward pupils. doing clerical work or Slip
ping home for a brief rest
Pupils hours-Ten forty-minute per
iods divided into I'VE for academic work,
one for music in the auditorium one for
play. two for special shop work and one
for lunch. MIR. Patri said home work
was not compulsory and that studying
was done in class rooms where the prob
lens were given out and that big groups
were not set To study in the auditorium.
Home work was one Of the terrible
things pupils had to do" Mr- Patri said
1T was used TO nag children and waste
morning hours in checking up. Nine
tenths or the teachers never corrected
it,"
Mothering by the teachers. Mr.. ChUr-
chill said sunday night was no longer
possible The Garyites said there was
more OF il now. Under the old system
saw my own class four times a week. -
one of the teachers explained, now
g. 10 once a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
MAYOR JoHNSONS
TOWN PLAN SOUND

The Gary system is sound said DR.
Goldstein Its defects in New York are
matters OF detail that can be remedied.' -
TT gives the poor mans son what
rich children get in their exclusive
schools" said the Normal graduate.
And Mr. Patri told how. after Mr..
Writ had convinced him OF the sound
ness 81 the plan and he had started 90
put Il n operation i'm No. Is. Mr. Chur-
cbuI came to him filled with enthusiasm
for the idea and said:
..Tt's up 70 YOU. now make It go"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
NEW WORKERS SEEK TRUTH
OF THE CARY SCHOOL PLAN

Enthusiastically modelling q bust OF Prin-
cipal Patri. boy held from truancy by
his interest IN printing, and boys and
girls hard at work over arithmetic,
spelling and English lessons.
To the committee of four Principal
Patri said.
MT Churchill is right when ne says
Ne aren't finished. But the principal
features 90 the Indiana schools nave
been installed here
WANT GARX
RELIGIoUs PLAN
I'VE lack only their religious instruc-
ton Gary still has advantages in space
and equ pment. bur we are building with
broader vision and greater posi- Utilities.
We can incorporate public institutions
like the Bronx ZOO. the Horticultural
Gardens and the museums into our cd
ucational system. Gary hasn't the re
sources to begin with"
Briefly tsbulared. here are some ans
wers To- attacks on the Gary system elic-
tied by the truth seekers;
Teachers Hours-Under the old re-
gime teachers were in school from SAC
a. m. TO p. m. Now they are IN the
| building from SEQ TO $40. Teachers
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

SINCERITY BRAND STANDS FOR QUALITY.
Phone Your Orders if Possible FRIDAY Evening.
South Bend news-times., 1917-07-21

TEN MILLION MEN from out a total population of hun
dred million in the natiOn-nne thousand out of pOpu-
aon of ninety thousand in ST. Joseph couny-yeSter-
day lots for positions in the governments selection of de-
tenders in the with Germany The repubic-vouneered
in maS-after this listed its of to 81 years.
called by lot from to O5OO in the order that they will
take their place in the rankuneSS exempted rejected
unfit
No scrambng for official positions marked this call; no
choice of volunteering for the sake of advantage
or for the sake OF personal preferences
Rich and poor alike called the standard basis of
perfect equality literally throwing themselves at Uncle Sans
feet-aSde from those who will claim exemponsaS ap
peaing: "JuSt as am without plea
1t discredit to the volunteeed has
to the officers training camp the regular army joined the
national guard who claims legitimate exemption and gets
it-but is an answer to all military political citizen up
starts exempt from the call who may attempt to make light of
this branch of the national army.
The man who takes his chances with the rest of his fellows
conSentng to wherever he sent by government selection
as much patriot and likely TO be good soldier the
who to escape that selection and assignment volunteers
elsewhere and asks be assigned something of what
he may regard as snap or to his liking.
The only volunteer any branch of the American army,
10 the navy entitled TO any special credit of his
volunteering, is the who has volunteered because he
couldn't he draftedOr who though drafted CHANGED
come far beyond immediate call that he wait
South Bend news-times., 1917-07-21
Military caste in the American will be tolerated. The en
Sdcker applied to the CoSCr1pt out OF place. The d0d1dl VOL
has advantage standing The nation has volunteered
Ii Of selection and assignment the
7vhch best fitted WOODROW WILSON, in Chief

Any attempt create asocracy in the American army
anywhere out of volunteers otherwise ought fail and
must fail.
The question asked: Glow do you suppose 600
drattei into the regular army the 10000 into the national
guard will stand in the eyes of their officers alongside
enlisted men?
The that any officer or volunteer who attempts
discriminate classify the COnScrptS inferior and them
SUCH is Snob He should he courtmariaed and shot
sunrise
The conScrPt army the great democratic army America
and this make safe to world for democracy"
There anywhere in the American ranks directing
them for wouldbe real military arSocracy Down with
military CaSteS!
There ought to be for aTistOcacy military
wise, anywhere behind the TankS-even in citizen life
Yesterdays call placed approximately of ST.
Seph county subject the country immediate selecon-he
exempted and physically unfit from among that number de-
ducedand the heart of every citizen in the nation is with
each and everyone of those men.
About 900 will go to the first cantonmen for training
Others may be selected later these ranks hinned or
more men otherwise needed. 1t is moving toward that
universal military training that you have heard much about
real move-and directly for the battle-ground
Let make lightly, speak dEpaTagngy OF these
To do is SANDER the American army; il be
traitor to America herself LET such he trusted"
either for his Americanm, his patriotism for his de-
mocracy-a blessed trinity any Of these three and the great
est of these" is each.