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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
VASSALBORO

The first and second degrees were con-
ferred at the last meeting of Vassalboro
Grange. The next regular meeting will
occur on July 3, when a program of a pa
triotic nature will be given. Members are
requested to send in all manuscripts and
writings of various kinds for the Grange
paper, The Patron" to the editor, Olive
S. Pope, at Pope avenue before that date
DR.. Baird of Waterville was a profess
sional caller recently in town
Mrs. Melvin Hamlin Of McCoy's Cross
ing attended Gardiner High school gradu-
alton.
George Hamm is engaged at carpenter
work on barn for Mrs. S. H. Mar(en at
Hilltop Farm
DR.. Winslow or Waterville was a bust
ness caller Tuesday in the place
c. W. Tufts made business trim
Wednesday to Augusta.
The last meeting of the Christmas Club
was held at the home of the president.
Mrs Belle Perkins, with large numbe.
OF members present The next meeting
June %. will be held with Olive S. Pope
and will be an all-dav session The meet
ing will be devoted to relief work for SOL
diers.
Mrs Anna Robinson arrived home
Tuesday morning after several weeks'
stay with her son. A. B. Robinson. ut
Winslow. and with her daughter, Mrs. P.
c. Clifford. at North Vassalboro.
O. j. Hussey's crew is pressing hay for
A G. Coombs at McCoy's Crossing.
MI and Mrs. Francis Robinson and
children were evening callers Wednesday
o. Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Robinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
Pres. Wilson Gives
Goethals Authority
Maior-General to Build All Shi fps Possible OF
Both Steel and Wood-Settles Contest with
Denman-Goethals Has Power to Command
eer All Ship Building

The dispute over prices 20 De pau
for steel took a new turn TO-DAY when
Chairman Denman asked the federai
trade commission to investigate 'he
costs of steel manufacture with we"
to arriving at fair price and then
Goethals requested the steel commit
tee of the Council of National De-
Tense to take the matter up. Mr.. Den
man has baked at paying more than
$50 a ton for steel and refused to sign
contracts made by General Goethais
calling for steel at $95.
At the trade commissions offices II
was said that the steel investigation
probably would be started ana that
cost facts developed probably would
be used as a basis for legislation to be
asked protecting Individual consum-
ers from high prices.
Inquiry into prices of steel. coal.
COPPER and other basic materials used
by the government for war purposes
was decided on today by the Senate
interstate commerce committee. Coai
will be the first subject taken up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
Secretary Baker Says
Draft Selection to Begin
Early Next Month

WASHINGTON, June 22.-There will be
no serious delay in construction of the
sixteen cantonments for the national
army. Secretary Baker said today. and
all OF the establishments probably will
be ready about September /, the ten
tative date considered for summon
ing to the colors the first $4,000 men.
The process of selecting the men, the
secretary indicated. probabl: will be
set In motion early in July.
Regulations for the exemption and
selection processes have been prepar-
cd and will be made public next week.
Machinery for the great task of con-
structing the Is cantonmenE is virtu-
ally complete and in some cases ac-
tual physical preparations have be-
gun. Most Of the contracts have been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Portland. Me. June 22.-(SpeciaD.-
While he Is not in a position to give
definite assurance. Senator Frederick
Hale has communicated to Capt. A. T.
Ealentinc the information that it is
the general opinion in Washington that
drafting will begin the middle of July.
The machinery which will be used to
produce the vast army which will carry
the Stars and Stripes to the battle
front in France is being assembled
with all possible speed and when once
II begins operations the door will be
closed 10 volunteer enlistments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

let, army officers have been detailed
to oversee construction and under an
order issued today the engineer units
of the National Guard of Is states will
be mustered into the federal service
Immediately to aid in technical fea-
lures of the work
The main problems now are those of
material and transportation. A new
difficulty has presented itself in the
shape of a shortage of iron water
pipe An enormous quantity of pip
ing will be needed for the mains and
connections at the camps and the
available supply, officials say, will not
meet the demands without Gripping
the ordinary activities of the country
For this reason a considerable guam
tity Of wooden piping will be used
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
BurIeigh Battery

The Edwin c. Burleigh Battery is now
being recruited in Augusta and it is hoped
to enroll 100 men within two weeks. This
will permit of organization before the
draft, even with as early date as set by
Senator Hale.
The recruiting headquarters has been
established at 225 Water street from 9
o'clock in the morning to O'Clock at
night. Those in charge Of recruiting are
f. B. Hinckley, Keith Ryan, Frank E.
Southland. Fred Emery Bean and 2. L..
Chadbourne Mr. Bean will welcome re-
cruits at his Office in Hallowell and Mr..
Chadbourne will receive enrollments at
his desk in the Kennebec Journal office
between the hours of 6 P. NJ. and 8 A. NJ.
on all nights except Saturdays.
Several residents of Waterville and
Gardiner have signified their intention of
joining the Burleigh Battery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
FOR new ENGLAND
Representation on Com
merce Commission
Six Governors Ask Wilson for
Man Familiar with Needs

Concord. \. H., June 22.-The Gov
ernors of six New England states have
joined in asking President Wilson to
give this section representation on the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
Their message says that the relatively
isolated position Of New England de-
mands that its fuel and transportation
needs be given consideration by man
familiar with them. The message is
signed by Henry w. keyes, New
Hampshire; Carl f. Milliken, Maine;
Horace +. Graham. Vermont; Samuel
w. Mccall Massachusetts; r. Living
ston Beeckman, Rhode Island; and
Marcus H. Holcomb, Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
WAYNE

c. H. Millett and family Of Maiden
Mass, are here for the summer.
Thorn Johnson and his cousins, Mr.,
and Mrs. Slater. came from Boston
Sunday in their car.
H. A. Lowell is at Portland for the
treatment of his eyes,
F. L. Cheney. Jr., Is passing hin va
cation with his parents.
Mrs.. A. r. johnson attended the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
VASSALBORO

CROSS HILL-Mrs Helen Austin If
MILFORD. Mass. is stopping for several
weeks at the home Of her niece, Mrs.
NJ. f. Waldron.
Z. r. Wood, who has been VISITING
Tor few days at his old home Ief,
Monday for his home in Maiden. Mass
belmont Briggs has recentlv mr.
chased new Overland touring car.
Mr. and Mrs. F. o. Dean of w...r
vliie, accompanied by Mrs Russeque
OF boston and Mrs. Grace Sawyer of
A rl Mass. were in the place
Thursday calling on friends. pave
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
TOTAL AT S27,4S7


This man in that great conflict"
said Mr.. runnack held the ranks and
started against the Confederate lines.
At this moment il is the greatest priv
ilege that has ever been accorded me
10 present my neighbor. my old friend,
Major Greenleaf r. stevens" CAP
plause).
All in the dining room rose clapped
their hands and waved their handker
chiefs as Major Stevens walked over
10 the side Of the chairman
While the audience was standing en-
tered Chester s Kingsley as Uncle
Sam. Miss Lena Bolduc as Miss Column
bia and Miss Ruth Henderson as a
Red Cross nurse, all singing The Star
Spancled Banner" such a sight is sell
dom witnessed and il was almost
enough to draw tears to. those strong
men assembled in that room.
Chairman Dunnack said that Major
Stevens couldn't say word as he was
80 overcome with emotion that Ian
ruage failed him but he had present
ed the chairman with his check for
500.
This announcement was received
with tumultuous applause and for five
minutes the men stood cheering and
applauding.
When n normal condition was reach
ed Major Stevens said that at 10 o'clock
in the morning he did not expect to
he present but Mr. Dunnack had told
him that he must be here II possible
and he was not going to disobey or
ders at his period in life if he could
possibly prevent such a thing.
Major Stevens modestly told how
he was a member of the Fifth Battery
during the Civil War and told with
trembling voice Of the part which the
unit Of which he was the commander
played in that great Battle of Gettys-
burg.
A pin. II dropped. could easily have
been heard In that dining room while
Major Stevens was speaking and at
the conclusion Of his remarks three
cheers and a tiger were given him.
Roy Bodwell has promised to give
me the time Of my life next Monday
noon but he has got to go some" said
Manager Dunnack. and by the way"
continued Mr.. Dunnack. next Monday
beginning at 1890 o'clock noon will be
the greatest hour that Augusta has
ever seen. You are going to get the
surprise of your life tnd everyone
should be here
Afternoon Parade
The demonstration in the afternoon
was the parade Of the units modified
at Camp Keyps. headed by the Second
Aeglnental Band. followed by 100 au-
Seses Through the principal streets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

a valuable collie belonging to Eugene
miller OF Stamford. Conn. got into a
nght with large black snake. wn,ch
was fast getting the better OF the dor
when Mr.. Miller arrived. followed bv !,
stray mongrel. This dog immediate,y
attacked the snake and killed It. there
by winning place In the Miller ken
nAla ~Ssa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Word has been received in the city
announcing the birth on Thursday,
June q, at Waldoboro, of baby
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. John Burn
heimer. the little one weighing nine
pounds. Mrs. Burnheimer, who was
before marriage Miss Ann Groton. and
is a graduate of the Augusta General
hospital has many friends in this city
who will be glad to learn of the ar
rival of the little stranger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

graduation exercises at Hebron this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Alpheus Norris and
her sister are at their cottage for the
summer.
Lewis White, who has been in Whit
insville, Mass, for the past nine
months, is at home for the summer.
7. e. Thompson arrived home from
New Haven, Conn, Thursday.
Mrs. E. d. Tribon and two children
Of Augusta are here for a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
Co. e 5, Gannetts 8

A baseball team representing Com
pany E of the I'd Regiment, met a
team from the Gannett publishing
house at 5.15 yesterday afternoon on
the Reuel Williams field and the SOL
der boys were the victors with a score
of to 8. The game was played for
the benefit of the Red Cross and about
$50 was realized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
KOUSSINOC CHAPTER
D. A. r. VOTES 500 FOR
RED CROSS RELIEF WORK

At meeting held at the home of Mrs.
H. L. Sherburne at 4.3o Friday afternoon
the members of koussnoc Chapter. D.
A. R., voted the sum of 500 for Red Cross
relief work. The appropriations are as
follows: For the National War Fund, s25;
for local Red Cross. for the use Of Co
NJ, SIS; for yarn for knitting $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
SMILE AT THREATS
Continued from Page One)

(SontIHued from rage One)
be made as nearly alike as conditions
in the two countries will permit. In
many respects it will amount almost
to a joint control, it was said today
after Il conference between Herbert c.
Hoover and w. J. Hanna, just APP
pointed Canadian food controller.
Food laws already enacted in Can
ada. Mr.. Hanna said, closely approach
the administration food legislation
pending in Congress. The purpose of
his trip to Washington was to permit
him to study the American program
that Canada might follow it as close
ly as possible
Millers from the West and South
met with Mr. Hoover today and pledg-
ed their cooperation for the food ad-
ministration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
-oO-O-O-O~O@O-O-OrO NO-O
SATISFACTORY
RESULTS;
Classified
Advertisement
Will Sell Anything
"On Wheels"

\ A "for sale" ad in the journal
repeated a few times, will find a
buyer for your secondhand We.
) hicIe-whe.her it's an automo.
bile, motorcycle, bicycle. car.
I rage, wagon, truck, cart or baby
: earriage!
7 SOMEBODY needs it-if il is
+ still useful. And the money Il
will bring you will be helpful TO
! you in solving some immediate
raising puzzle!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
dIIVSCGU
Metcalf.

A meeting of the w. c. T. U. was
held with Mrs. John Cover, Western
avenue, Friday afternoon for work for
the Red Cross, at which a good num-
Der were present and all were indus
trious workers. The work was in
charge of Mrs. I. B. Peters, who was
superintendent of the department of
the soldiers and sailors. which is one
of the regular departments of the W.
O r IT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Gentleman, and is giving one-half his
weeks earnings to the Red Cross.
Final Luncheon
The final luncheon of the Red Cross
campaign will begin at 1890 P. NJ.
Tuesday at the Augusta House, when
the teams will meet to make their last
reports. A celebration probably will
follow in the evening in Haymarket
square.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
SANK U-B0AT
report by Captain of
American Steamer
Was Two Days out from Liver
pool on Way to U. S.

An Atlantic Port, June 29.-The cap
tain of an American steamer just ar
rived at an Atlantic port. reported to-
day that he believed the steamer had
sunk a U-boat on June when two
days out fr,m Liverpool, enroute to
an Atlantic port.
Beyond this statement the captain
would not vouchsafe any information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Mrs. j. c. Pendexter of So Whitney
street, Auburn, takes the lead In
string beans thus far. She has but
two hills but already they have pods
that are nearly two inches in length.
1t is but fair to say that they were
started in her kitchen and then trans
planted. At the same time it shows,
that Mrs. Pendexter has the true farm
ing insfinct.-Lewiston Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Train %, the evening train which
leaves Augusta at 1.01 for the east,
was over three hours late Friday eve
ming and did not reach here until lois.
The delay was reported to have been
due to an extra freight train leaving
the irons at FreepOrt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Washington, June 22.-Drafting of the
national guard into the federal armies for
war service may be delayed until Au-
gust 5th because it has been found that
under the present plans fer drafting the
guard in three increments. July Is, July .
and August 5, the relative rank of it's
officers would be established on an unfair
basis The national defense act provides
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Little Miss Beryl Jones of Granite
street brought into the Journal office
Friday night a fine specimen of the
strawberries which she picked that af-
ternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
Draft Natl Guard
ON Fifth of August

that national guard officers shall take
rank as of the date draft
The additional time gained by postpon-
ing the draft until August would be val
liable to the department in making ready
the divisional camp sites at which the
state forces will be modified, and also
would permit the assembling of addition
al equipment for the troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Bethlehem and Augusta Lodges of
Masons will attend Divine worship
Sunday morning at the Winthrop
street Universalist church and it is de-
sired that there be a good attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
Getting About
Ready to Raise
Your Own Wages?

Sometimes an employee -
} working in a futureless job
HAS to 40 tha.. And Ne pre-.
ceeds to want" advertise for
suitable wone-and to watch'a
\ answer ads, That look probable"
After some do 1gedness Of pur.
pose has been ST. ,wn, he finds
the opportunity ~ wan:s-and
!, raises his own wages according
ly!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

r. B. Capen Rebekah lodge will hold
a special meeting at o'cloc,, this
Saturday evening, called for the pur-
pose of voting sum of money for the
Red Cross. The meeting is called by
order of the noble grand. Mary Brown,
attested by the secretary, Sadie E.
Metcalf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

The Company f baseball team will
go to Hallowell this afternoon, where
at o'clock they will play the Hal
lowell Independents, the game being
for the benefit of the Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
The Cheapest Way
to Spread
Information About
Your Real Estate
In Central Maine

Is by the Journals classified
columns. The people who want
to know what il is you have to
sell will be glad to ee: all the ear
ticulars you feel Inclined to give
through your advertising.
The one to whom this infor.
nation makes the strongest ap.
peal will buy your property
most likely!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
You Can Afford a
Classified
Advertising
Campaign!

You can keep at n" until
you've found buyer or a tenant
for your property--a. so small
daily expense that il will not
SEINE like a financial problem, for
you at all. but just a problem, Of
sWANT ADVERTISING"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
roo LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

For sale-Studebaker.
Wanted-Counter man.
For sale-One horse moving machine,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
Afternoon Parade

The demonstration in the afternoon
vas the parade Of the units modified
4 Camp Keyss. headed by the Second
Aeoanaental Band. followed by 100 au-
MIS- Through the principal streets
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1917-07-01

The Cato Sells Farmers Club, which consists
of the Redby farmers organized on June 3.
The officers consist of William Dudley, President;
Joe Clark Vice President; David Hobson, Secre-
tary and Ah-je-dum-o, Treasurer. They have
been clearing land for David Hobson, Joe Clark
and Ben Hobson. At the present time they are
in.
ing special effort to do their bit this spring are
Joe Clark VIM Dudley, George Neadeau ]. B.
Jourdain Max Dickinson and Robert Smith
NJ J. Heads place is beginning to look like
"Real Farm" Nat has cleared about twenty
acres and has about twenty under cultivation.
Aside from a bunch of COWS he has 19 young
calves.
Miss Emily Moore, who has been teaching in
the Consolidated Schools at Debs, Minnesota spent
the past month at the home of Mr.. and Mrs H. c.
Moore.
Mrs H. C. Moore and Miss Emily Moore left
Thursday to spend few days with their brothers
at Hibbng, Minnesota.
We are glad to note that Omar G. Gravelle, who
has been confined to the hospital in Bemdj1 was
able to return home June 9th very much i'm
proved.
We had our first real rain this year on June
9th. The gardens, fields and pastures were GER
tainly very much in need Of it.
Antoine May and George Neadeau recently pur-
chased some fine horses to be used on their tenta-
tive alotments. Teams have also been pur-
chased from Joe Frogg and John Graves.
Fanny Stately William expects to buy heavier
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1917-07-01
team before long
A. A. Richardson of Bemidji recently made a

A. A. Richardson of Bemidji recently made
business trip to Red Lake.
BY the help Of Joe Graves, pitcher, John Graves,
catcher and Joe Lawrence, End baseman, the
Clearbrook baseball team fast played and
thrilling game at their home grounds Sunday, June
oath, the being two to one in favor OF
Clearbrook. The Fosston team was only able to
secure four hits off of Joe Graves Spikes, Nanny
and Ted Gravelle, Alex McDougal Frank Lariver,
Awash Spears and O-ge-mah-wub, of our village
were enthusiastic boosters for Clearbrook The
home boys admit that Fosston has cracking good
team and that it was pitchers battle from start
to finish.
Through the efforts of John G. Morrison, Jr.,
almost 500 has been collected from travelling men
and others interested in the improvement OF our
roads and expended to excellent advantage in I'M
proving on the reservation the road leading from
the Agency to Bemidji.
Mr.. Bakeslee and family recently motored to
their farm in the vicinity Of Goodrdge, going by
way Of Highlanding and returning by way OF the
Outlet
Quite a number Of pamphlets entitled Recipes
for Using Canned Foods have been received from
the Information Bureau of the Minneapolis Trtb-
une at Washington, D. c. Most of these bulletins
have already been distributed among the employees
at the Red Lake School, Red Lake Hospital, st.
Marys Mission and the Cross Lake School. How
ever, we have still few hand, and any one
who desires to secure copy can get one by call
ing for it at the Agency office.
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1917-07-01
FARM STATION. ITEMS

Gardens are: lo3king :t1ie at present and pros:
poets are good. FOR splendid exhibit at the fair
this fall.
Most of the Indians in the Farm Station district
attended the Catholic celebration at the Agency.
Pastures are fine and cattle are in good shape.
Why not pick out your farm in the Farm Station
district, with plenty of hay, pasture, wood, good
water and the finest farming district on the reser-
vation Come on out and get your farm picked
out and help us make good roads.
Strawberries are getting ripe but are rather
small ON account Of the long dry period
Come out and see the Farm Station country.
It isn't as wet as you may imagine
We have the road up in good shape from tne
lake to the Farm Station. Now is the time to
come out and look over the country.
Don't spend your time trying to farm SAND.
Come out where the soil is the best.