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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
49, vIrnInIa Is Hsalthfnl.

"The state of health is remarkably
good throughout the state just at pres
ent." remarked Dr. s. l.. Jepson. pub
lic health commissioner for the state.
Continuing. he said "1nfantile paraly.
sis has finally been entirely ellmi.
mated We have not had a report Of
a case for more than a month past,
and are not expecting any There are
two cases OF spinal meningitis mp near
Wheeling but the attack there does
not seem TO be spreading. and we have
heard Of no others for several days
past"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
FAvoRs BILLION FOR FRANCE

Senator Weeks Declares In Favor Of
Financial Aid
Waltham, Mass.-The United States
Government should guarantee TO the
Entente Allies a loan Of 81 900. 600. 900
az 4 per cent interest. in the opinion
OF United States Senator w Weeks
expressed during an address here.
The Senator's statement was made
In reply to a question from the audt
ence as % his opinion OF the proposed
loan or g'ft France in recognition
OF her aid to thi' country during the
Revolutionary war
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
lndustrlea In 80 Hnm-

Industrial progress of West Virginia
is indicated by recent developments
I'm the state. West Virginia coal and
timber land will be developed by the
Franz Coal and Lumber Co. promoted
by Huntington parties on a capitalize.
ton Of 100000 Martlnsburg Lime.
stone Co. Is a new enterprise backed
by 100000 capital to develop mines I'm
Berkley county Boxes and lumber
will be manufactured at Clarksburg
BY the Lange g. Crist Box and Lumber
Co, representing an investment OF
500. 600.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
W. VA. HAS BECOME
BIG COAL CENTER
is MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL
SOURCES OF COAL SUPPLY
AT PRESENT TIME.
CONSUMES BUT SMALL PART
Annual Production 100000 Tons
Lakes Market Supplied by Local
Mines-Coming Season to Bring
Big Demands.

Especial Charleston Correspondence.)
Charleston.-As contract date draws
nearer jobbers and consumers of coal
show more eagerness to cover their
requirements. West Virginia. consum-
ing but little of it's production and
producing around S0.000,O00 tons a
year. is the most important of all the
sources of coal supply at this time.
The lake market, including about
zoo docks, looks to this state for the
bulk of its coal, and there the same
conditions obtain as last year as re-
CARDS transportation. Many OF the
dock companies, having increased
their storage capacities, are demand
ing more coal this year. 1t is not ex-
pected that the railroads will be able
to deliver any more. or perhaps as
much coal to the lakes as they did last
year
The general price situation is that
the leading producers in the state are
doing all that is possible TO prevent
the price of coal from going to any
higher figure in order to allay disquiet
in the consuming public, while at the
same time closely guarding against
giving encouragement to the profes-
sional fiy-by-night coal Jobber. They
are therefore not seeking any new
customers nor any unnatural and re-
mote markets which tie up railroad
equipment for long periods of time.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
ROOSEVELT Kills ? OeWLFIsH
cOIonors Launch Nearly Upset Il

Coloners Launch Nearly Upset In
Fight with Octopi
Danville Theodore Roosevelt. now
on deyilhsh hunting expedition of
the Florida coast. killed two of the
marine monsters. according To- tele.
gram received here from Russell J.
Coles. merber Of the party The
message said the octopi wore encoun.
tered Off the Punta Gorda. Fla. and
were killed with a spade lance One
OF them fought desperately. dragging
the launch more than two miles.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
Doing Good Work.

Guards employed on the public
roads to superintend the road work
done by convicts from the county Jail,
reported that very good service is be-
ing given by the men. OF the 81 men
In Jail, % went to the roads and 16
OF them from Cabin Creek are said TO
be among the best of all the workers.
Much time is lost every day in taking
the men to work from jail and return
ing them in the evening The pur-
chase of necessary camp equipment is
expected to be OF much value to the
county this summer for 1t will permit
of keeping the prisoners near their
work all the time.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
Refuse to Pay Bills.

The Kanawha county court has de-
clined to pay bills rendered by the
state department of agriculture for
cattle killed because of disorders dag
nosed by veterinarians as tuberculo-
sis The court figures that II il starts
paying these bills that the veterinari-
ans will condemn on an average Of
1000 head of stock every year I'm the
county
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
INTERNED, REFUSE PAROLE

Sailors, Now in Georgia Fort, Got
Orders From Berlin.
Atlanta, Ga.-Four hundred and
eleven officers and men OF the Kron.
prinz Wilhelm arrived here. The In
termed officers and men OF the Prince
Eitel Friedrich were sent to Fort
Oglethorpe
The sailors made no attempt to es.
cape during the trip. The officers and
men refused to give their parole of
honor that they would not try to es.
cape. They did this, it was said, in
compliance with orders received from
Germany which have not been can
cellled
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
GERMAN FORCE AT ToRREoN
Appears to Be Preparing for Milltar,
Service, Saws Report.

Washington.-The government was
informed that Germans were assembl-
ing a large numbers at Torreon, Mex
leo, and that they appeared to be pre-
pairing for military service.
1t is believed that steps are being
taken, probably through Ambassador
Fletcher, to ascertain the extent Of
the movement and. if possible. the pur-
pose. Many activities of Germans in
Mexico are known to the government
here. and steps will be taken on the
break with Germany to block the
plots.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
Linn steps Down and Out.

The change of chief janitors at the
state house marks the passing of one
OF the best-knOwn politicians and pub
lie men OF Charleston After four
years In charge OF the state house and
grounds Brinnie Linn is again in his
former business pursuits Doubtless
he regards his service at the state
house as something easy compared to
the strenuous times he experienced
while chief of police back in the old
days of Charleston.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
GERMAN FLOUR SUBSTITUTE
Chemists Make II Out Of Linden and
Beech Buds.

Berlin, via London.-German chem
lists have discovered a method for
and beech buds.
They say the substitute has the
nutritive value OF barley -four, with
four times it's fat percentage.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
cornwsn VIII Speak.

Unless unforeseen requirements Of
an official nature prevent. Governor
John j Cornwell viii deliver the ad-
dress at Lewisburg at the joint com
mencement Of the Lewisburg Female
Institute and Lewlsburg Academy, Fri
day. June ]. He has tentatively ac-
cepted an invitation issued several
days ago
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
Paralysis Case Reported.

A death due TO infantile paralysis
was reported during the past week to
the state department of health from
Sherman, Jackson county The report
indicated that there Is no other case
I'm the neighbOrhoOd The department
ordered a private funeral and issued
instructions as to the disinfection and
quarantining Of the house I'm which the
death occurred
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
DAM BREAKS, COAL MINES STOP
More Than 10000 Miners Made Idle
In MonongaheIa Valley.

In Monongahela Valley.
Monongahela, Pa.-Operations at
twenty-nine bituminous coal mines in
the Monongahefa valley have been
suspended, and nearly 10000 men
have been temporarily thrown out of
employment. owing TO the low stage
of the Monongahela River. due to a
break in Dam No. 4. which prevents
towboats from operating in the upper
pools. The damage to the dam is
estimated at $4,000. and Government
engineers say that It will take from
three to four weeks to make repairs.
The daily output Of the closed mines
aggregates 100000 tons. The break
resulted from recent floods weakening
the structure.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
VIII Enter Aero servles.

Captain Tony Gauiot. OF the Second
West Virginia Infantry, who has serv-
ed in Texas during the last six months
and who saw service during the Span
ish-American war and later in the
Philippines, now wants TO go into the
aviation service. He has made appli-
cation for transfer and will probably
be permitted to leave the infantry arm
within a few weeks so that he may
take up his studies In aviation with
out any delay.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

San Francisco. ~ Emil DE Cartier.
beigium's new minister To- the United
STATES was here preparing to leave
lor his post at Washington He ar
rived from China. where he repre-.
Asnted his government seven years.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
Administration All Set.

For the first time since the new ad-
ministration Of West Virginia went
into office. the meeting Of the board OF
public works last week was attended
by full membership. Attorney Gen
eral r. T England. who has been i'll
since several days before the inaugu-
ration and Treasurer William s. John
son, who was I'm the hospital for over
two months, we're in their respective
Offices
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
Want More Recruits.

systematic campaign will be inau-
gurated at once in West Virginia to
get recruits for both the army and
navy of the United States. Enlist
ments for both branches Of the serv-
ice have been more numerous than
usual during the last month, but there
is need for many more than are being
induced to Join the service by ordinary
methods. Major e. A. Stuart, in
charge Of the army recruiting in the
district embracing West Virginia, has
mapped out a campaign of one week
during which time a representative
from each OF the important recruiting
depots will cover an allotted territory
looking for recruits.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
LARGE ARMY PLANNED
A Million Men May Soon be Ready
10 Defend Americas Honor.

'''~' '''~J ONNH W hCd0y
TO Defend Americas Honor.
Washington. - Plans for drawing
men to fight Americas battles in the
coming conflict have been completed
by the war department and approved
by President Wilson.
AT conference between the Pres
ident and Secretary Baker the final
touches were put upon arrangements
70 meet any request by Congress-
These plans embrace three separate
means of increasing the American
army: by universal training, by call
ing for 100000 volunteers, or by
drafting. No draft is contemplated
now.
Plans for Million Men.
The belief Is that, In view OF the
Immediate need of men. Congress
will authorize a call for 100000 vol
unteers. These, together with troops
available under the militia system
100000 men--and with the regulars
up to full strength, 100000 men
would give the United States an
army OF more than 100000.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

washington The Danish West In
u'es' rechristened Virgin islands.
were formally turned over by Den.
mark to the United States govern
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
- AMERlcANs, RrLEAss
Washington Makes inquiry About
Prisoners on Raider Moeyve

Washington Through the Spanish
Government the State Department has
made an inquiry to ascertain N any
Americans have been taken into q CIR
m port on tho German commerce
raider Moewo. and whether they are
being held as prisoners Of war as were
ne American sailors taken IN on the
Yarr0wdale
The Spanish Government he's for
warded the American request
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
Economy Board Named.

For the purpose OF investigating hy-
gienic, sanitary and economic. condi-
tions at the various state institutions
and making recommendations for any
change in the conduct OF their govern
ment or management that may be
deemed advisable, an efficiency com
mission to be comprised of three men,
bers was appointed by Gov. Cornwell.
The appointees are: Major Charles d.
Hine, formerly OF the United States
army, whose home is near Washing
ton, d. c.; Professor John Lee Coulter,
dean of the agricultural college and di-
rector OF the West Virginia agricul-
tural experiment station, of Morgan
town, and DR.. E. B. Stephenson, OF
Charleston, former members Of the
State Board of Control. DR.. Stephen
son is the only Democrat of these ap-
pointees, although Major Hine, grad
uate of West Point in 1891, is classed
among the Independents by the Repub-
licans.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

DEAR ADMIRAL BRADLEY
AU A FISKE, speaking at
meeting of the Navy League,
declared that the chances
seem even that Germany will
not be beaten"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

Eastport, TO do or die for his country
decided to do neither and skipped his
company while on guard duty at
Nanceboro, recently. He walked away
Friday night from his post of duty
without leaving his address. Monday,
Sergt., from GO. |, accompanied by
two privates. arrived in Houlton in
quest of the deserter The man was
found hiding at the Indian colony in
this town. He was placed under ar
rest by the Sergt., and taken to the
headquarters of the company where
he VII be dealt with in accordance
with military ethics.-Toulton Times
May 50.
Alfred L. Tardy of the Headquar-
tiers Company of the Second Maine
Infantry, now stationed at Augusta,
has been at home for a few days re-
covering from an injured knee. In
the same accident he also badly
bruised his face. but expects to be able
soon to return to his duties.-FarIn-
ington Journal.
Eleven members Of the I'd Maine In
fantry, on duty in Biddeford and vi
cinity are sick with measles. A num-
Der Of the soldiers are restricted to the
barracks with colds and one private is
at Weber Hospital with pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
SunJay Meetings at Y. NJ. G. A.

Beginning Sunday, June Bid, there
the local Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium meet
ines for all the men of this city and
the soldiers Of the 2nd Maine Infantry
encamped in or near Augusta. reel
ing that there was a need for a series
Of practical talks to the men a COM
mittce was formed by the Mems Fed
Grafton representing four churches OF
OF Augusta-the Green street Method
ist the Penney Memorial, the VIM
throp Street Baptist and the South
Parish Congregational; and two men
were appointed to represent each
church. These men are as follows:
Messrs. E. w. Church, G. ]. Rines,
George \. Colburn, J. II. Russell.
Chaplain Cochrane. Rev. E. w. Phil
brook, Melvin E. Sawtelle. NJ. S. Hol-
way, f. l.. Mclean and r. G. Good
man. At a meeting held Thursday eve
ming r. G, Goodman of the !. NJ. {.
A. was elected chairman of this COM
mittee to supervise these meetings and
j. II. Russell, secretary. Each church
has agreed to look after the speakers
for a month as follows: June by the
Methodist. July by the Penney Memo
rial August by the congregational and
September by the Winthrop Street
Baptist church.
The first of these meetings will be
addressed by Hon. Frank G. Earring
ton. president of the Augusta Y. NJ.
C. A.. and well known as powerful
speaker and one calculated to draw all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
CHURCH NOTICES

WATER STREET GOSPEL MISSION
Sunday school at 1l.43 a. NJ; preaching
at 3 and $50 p. NJ; executive board meet
ing Monday at 2 +. NJ: Bible class study
Monday evening; Gospel service every
evening in the week.
! FRIENDS church: Held at rs Water
street A. y. Smith pastor: Preaching at
1880 A. NJ: Sunday school al 11.45 A. NJ.
mayer meeting Wednesday evening at
3.30
FIRST BAPTIST church, winthrop St.
Eugene 5. Philbrook pastor q Weston
St: Preaching services a 1890 A. NJ.
and 100 F. NJ; Sunday school and men 8
Bible class at 1l45; Christian EndeaVor
meeting at SIS led by Miss Nettie Nc
Kenney; evening topic. Fearful Flames
and the Fire Fighters" the third address
in series upon the great war; monthly
communion service following regular SER
vice with reception OF new members.
Weekly meeting for prayer and praise
Wednesday evening at 100.
SAINT MARKS church, EpiscopaD
Pleasant street, Rev Victor Q. Anderson,
rector. (Trinity Sunday: Holy commun-
ion. 100; Sunday school, $50; choral eu-
charist and sermon. 1890 A. NJ; evensong
and sermon. 7.30 p. NJ.
GREEN STREET METHODIST church
Rev. w. J. Layton, pastor: Morning
worship with sacrament of the Lords
supper at 1890; Sunday school at Has, W.
ID. Hutchins, Supt.: Epworth League
meeting at $50. Miss Iorena Cochrane,
leader; the Royal Neghbors and asso-
ciated orders will worship in the Metho-
dist church at 40. A sermon appropriate
to the occasion will be delivered by the
pastor. Everybody welcome; prayer
meeting and social half hour on Wednes-
day evening at 7.30; Junior League meet
ing on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock
WINTHROP STREET UNIVERSAL
IST church. Rev. A. Francis Walch. min
lister: Services at 1890 with sermon by
the minister, topic, Thoughts are
Things" Sunday school at lt45 with
classes for all ages. No other service for
the day. Everyone is cordially invited,
and will be heartily welcomed.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE church, Will
liams ST.: Sunday mornig service at 1890
A. NJ; subject of lesson. Ancient and
Modern Necroniancy. Alias Mesmerism
and Hypnotism Denounced Sunday
school at same hour; Wednesday evening
meeting at p. NJ.
PENNEY MEMORIAL FREE BAP-
list church, Rev. William r. Wood,
minister, IS Grove St. ]. Francis Mac
Nichol, musical Director: 1870, morning
worship. sermon; 1l45, Sunday school.
John e. Keller, superintendent. Every
member should be present to hear plans
for Children's Day; Gas r. NJ. Christian
Endeavor service, leader, Miss Jennie
Nutting; all young people are invited TO
be present: 100 p. NJ. gospel service con-
Quoted by the minister A message and a
welcome for all who are present. Every
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
NORR|DCEW0CK

The members of Somerset Grange
had a grand good time Thursday eve
ming. \ bountiful supper was served
at $50, followed by fine entertain
ment.
Somerset Grange will attend Divine
worship at the Baptist church on the
morning of June 10 and the Congrega-
tional parish will also attend with
them. On the evening of the same date
the Baccalaureate sermon, to the
graduating class of the high school will
be given by Rev. Charles Meeker at the
Congregational church.
The graduating exercise of the Nor
ridgewock high school are to be given
in the Town hall on the evening of
June 10 Music will be furnished by an
orchestra.
On Friday evening, June s. will occur
the District meeting Of Rebekahs, with
Somerset Rebekah Lodge. The degree
work is to be exemplified by the Show
hogan degree staff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
I'd NE, notes

Ivan n. Waldron. formerly Colby
track athlete and now a student in the
University of Indiana, has been given
commission as second lieutenant and
ordered to Fort Leaverworth. He saw
service on the Mexican border as a
member Of Co. Fl, I'd Maine Regiment
of Waterville.
Ewdard r. Mcdonald. son OF Thomas
Z. Mcdonald, Carleton street, Portland.
has been elected lieutenant of the "a
Company, c. A. c., to succeed Charles
F. Houghton, who is to receive COM
mission in the regular army. He has
been in the company year and SER
geant for time.
An Indian who enlisted in Co. !, Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
WASHINGTON

A company of the neighbors and
frierds of Mn and Mrs. Charles H
Savage gathered at their new home one
evening last week for a little reception
and very pleasant evening was en-
joyed by all for Charles is a royal en-
tertainer. He recently bought the
school house and lot known as the
Light School House" and converted
it into a nice house and this informal
gathering was sort of a welcoming re-
ception. Ice cream, peanuts, apples
and pop corn were served and all went
homo wishing them a long and happy
life in their new home
The next session Of the Trinity
Christian Endeavor Union will be held
ut South jefferson Saturday and Sun
day. June 9 and 10.
Missionary w. +. Overlook, who has
been working in Waldo County recent
! ly returned home and has gone to OK
ford County.
Mrs. Clarence Lessner, who is spend
ing the summer with her husband 8
father. Mrs. w. c. Lessner, has been
critically i'll for the past week but is at
this writing a little better
Merle r. MARI has purchased a COM
plete outfit consisting Of pair of
horses, harnesses and wagon last week
to use in his grocery business Mr..
Arthur Light went to Waldo Station
and drove the team home.
John Sabin Clark and son Lowell
from Readfeld, who have been visiting
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Henry n.
Clark, returned to their home on Mon.
day.
The roads in this section are being
scraped Mr.. Will Leigher, who is doing
a good job Will always does a faith
full conscientious job, working all the
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

exercises of Vining Post, G. A. r., have
been postponed to Sunday. June 3. 2
p. NJ. 1t is hoped a large number will
be present.
The entertainment by windsor
Grange Monday evening was grand
success. A very large audience was
present. A fine program was rendered.
a good supper served, and the excellent
music furnished by Augusta boys was
very highly appreciated. Nearly $40
were realized towards tile piano fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
Silver Tea

on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock
4, the residence of Mrs. Sylvester
Beach. "a Stone street Miss Mary Nc
Cobb Of Portland will read the play
Nowadays" by George Millett col
ifction will be taken for the benefit Of
Tho Augusta Women's Suffrage League.
Many people in Augusta will remember
Miss McCobb's clever presentation of
Mrs Jarleys Wax Works" and realize
how fortunate we are to have the OPP
Iortunity Of hearing her again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

We desire TO express our sincere
thanks 10 the neighbors and friends
FIR their many acts of kindness dur
ins the illness OF our sister and aunt
bites
MRS. LIZZIE NJ. MOODY AND FAM
fLY.
MRS HANNAH +. CROSS AND
FAMILY,
MIR AND MRS. LLEWELLYN Hit.
,iR AND MRS. FRED HARNDEN,
MISS EVA LAMPSON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

body invited; church prayer meeting
Wednesday, $50 p. NJ.
UNITARIAN church, State street cor
ner Oak street, Rev. Paul S. Phalen, min
lister: 1890 A. NJ, morning service with
anthems and sermon; 11.45 A. NJ, church
school.
SOUTH PARISH CONGREGATIONAL
church, Rev. Clayton d. Boothby minis
ter. residence 40 Oak street. phone 527-M
Worship with sermon by the minister at
1890 A. NJ; music by quartet with Mrs.
Geo. II. Brickett organst; Sunday school
, in the chaptel and mems forum in the
church at 1l45 A NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

types of men and hold them with his
words.
Col. Hume has very kindly consent
ed to allow the I'd Regiment Band to
play at these meetings and a concert
will be given from 2.30 to before the
meeting, and the band will play during
the meeting. 1t is urged upon all the
men of this city to support these meet
ings by their attendance, in order tc
make the soldier boys i'll our midst fec
that we really welcome them and are
interested in their welfare. Sunday
afternoon in the Y. Nj. G. A. gymnasi
UNI at 2.30 =. NJ.