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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
ALLEGED KIDNAPPER
Medford Doctor Found in Woods
with Two Children

Portland Me, June six weeks
search by Medford police officials for
two children alleged to have been kid
mapped by DR.. Charles H. Gray, a
prominent practicing physician in
Medford, Mass, ended in this city to-
day when the children were restored
to their mother, and when DR.. Gray
was placed under arrest and taken
back to Massachusetts to answer to
an indictment for kidnapping returned
against him in the superior court at
East Cambridge.
According to the story told by In
spector John A. Buffam of the Med
ford police department and win. came
to Portland for DR.. Gray today. the
M.dford physician is the father of the
children he Is accused of kidnapping,
although he was never married to the
mother. The mother of the children
has since married. and her husband
has legally adopted the children.
Tie six weeks search for DR.. Gray,
who is SO years of age, Dorothy age 9,
and Charles age 5. really ended last
night in the forest near the shores of
Highland Lake, within two miles of
the .own of Bridgton, and after Dr.
Gray. his housekeeper and her %
months old baby, and the two children
had slept beneath the trees one night,
end had been without shelter and with
only j small amount of food for more
than As hours.
F. The mother of the. two children
whom DR.. Gray is charged with kid
Mapping, firing of her life with Dr.
Gray, left his home in Medford sew
eral months ago. but having no home
for the little tots, she left them with
the father
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
Must Increase Garden
Acreage Next Season

that amount, and it will not be surpris-
ing If the final returns should show that
there are two million town gardens now
producing food for their owners
From all sections comes the same news
of the patriotic. instant response of the
people to the backyard garden campaign.
Rich as well as poor have put in their
vegetable gardens. Fine lawns and flow
erbeds, together with city lots. are grow
ing beans. radishes. tomatoes and peas.
Bankers and business men have come
across and loaned money to those who
needed it for blowing, seeds and fertiliz-
ers.
''Our reports show the widest and most
intelligent interest in canning and dry
ing goods for winter use. The publica-
tons office of the department of agricul-
ture is working overtime in an attempt
to supply the demand for information.
Exactly what effect all this will have on
the nations food supply is hard to say,
but it is going to help and may be
enough to turn the tide of victory sooner
than we expected or hoped
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
RICHMOND

Mrs. Nellie Merriman was the guest
Of her sister, Mrs. Charles Tibbetts in
Gardiner Wednesday.
The following members of kennebec
Valley Encampment went TO North An
son Wednesday evening to be present
1t the institution of Parmenas En-
Camrmcnt: DR.. F. B. Peabody George
w. Thompson, E. B. Rankins, j. E.
More. Harry w. Whitney, Lester Fos
ter and f. r. Bowdoin. The party made
the trip in Er. Peabody's automobile.
Miss Lorena Reed was a visitor in
Bowdoin Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. c. Priest and son of
Boston have arrived for the summer
and are at their cottage on Swan is
land.
Mrs. Nellie Merriman left Thursday
for Portland where she will reside in
the future.
Russell Hartford of Five Islands is
tho guest of relatives in town this
week.
BENZ. Partridge of Gardiner was a
business visitor in town Wednesday.
Sunday, Juno 10, will be observed as
Children's Sunday at the Free Baptist
church.
Work commenced this week at the
old Millikcn saw mill
Mrs. Nina Ward left Wednesday for
Poland Springs. where she will be en-
ployed during the summer
piano recital was given by the pu-
pills of Miss Bertha F. Irish at the high
school building Thursday evening at 8
o'clock.
Of his mother, Mrs. Victoria Call on
Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
LITCHF1ELD

PLAINS = There will be parish
business meeting following the church
conference on Saturday afternoon,
June 9, at the church.
Mr. Currier of Bates College will
p~each at the Plains church on Sun
day.
Mrs. Cora Lord is visiting her sister
Mrs. c. T. Powers.
The following took part at the Pine
Tree school Monday evening: Hildred
Bibber. Dorothy Fish. Evelyn Hewes,
six boys. Donald Fish, Doris Lowell,
Carroll Thompson, Merton Knight,
Clifton Kenney. Maurice Kenney, AL
len Knight, Carroll Thompson. Maui
rice Kenney. Edward Fish, Thelma
Lowell Henry Toothaker, Lawrence
Danforth. Miss Helen Coppers. Hazel
Seldom. Ernest Danforth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08

Washington. June Assistant Secreta-
~ Nrooman IN a statement said tonight
that while the agricultural department.
campaign for "A million backyard gardens
had been greatly "over-subscribed,"
plans must be made now to triple or
quadrupe the effort during the coming
year
salute our splendid army of home
gardeners, said Mr. Nrooman.
They are lighting kaiserism along
with our troops in France. But we mus.
not congratulate ourselves. We must be-
81 now 70 lay our plans to quadruple or
at least triple that army next year. The
fainlons ~ home gardeners will need
reserves or fresh recruits. For if in war
Tine the home garden is a necessity, in
'ime ~ peace IL will be a valuable na-
tional asset,
In March the department called upon
the people OF the United States to plant
az least one million backyard and vacant
10y gardens this spring. According to our
reports the people have over-subscribed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
$1,000 Men to Train at
Next Officers Camps

Washington. June Only about 49,
o0o men will be trained in the second
series Of eight officers training camps
10 be- held from August - to Septem-
her %, Adjutant General Mccain an
nounced today. Forty thousand en-
tired the first series of camps but the
war department has reduced the num-
her for the fall encampment in the
hope Of obtaining older and more ex-
pcricnCed men.
The department today announced the
quota allowed each state in the camps
Application blanks may be obtained
after June - from commanding gen.
erals Of the six military departments
or from examining officers to be ap-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
''RedCross
DIVIDEND
Proposal

New York, June Large American
industrial corporations and banking
institutions have agreed to declare a
special dividend to be known as the
Red Cross Dividend" it was an
nounced here tonight by Henry P. Da-
vison chairman of the Red Cross war
council. Each stockholder receiving
in blank form to turn the money
over to the Red Cross.
The amount of the dividend will be
approximately one per cent. of the cap
ital Of each corporation, Mr.. Dawson
said. He pointed out that in the case
Of the United States Steel Corporation
for example. the sum which would ac-
crue to the Red Cross would be about
$5,5OO,OOO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
WINTHROP
Interesting News from Boy
Somewhere in France-FavOr-
lite Canine Has Narrow Es-
cape

Here is one exciting place." writes
Albert Gilmore, grandson of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Gatchell of this town. who
is now in active ambulance service in
first line trenches, separated by only
hundred feet from the Germans
Some Germans jumped into our
trenches late the other night" he adds,
primarily to spy. but most Of them got
a hand grenade as a welcome" AL
bert Gilmore is the son of Rev. Frank
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08

pointed in various states and applica-
tons must be sent to these examining
officers before July Is. Applicants are
cautioned not to write for blanks he
fore June Is.
The quota allowed each New Eng
land state and the places at which ex-
aiming officers to whom applications
should be sent, will be stationed, fol-
lows:
Maine. 12S. Fort Mckinley; New
Hampshire, u, Fort Constitution; Yer
mont, So, Fort Ethan Allen; Massa
chusetts. 5s7, Fort Warren; Rhode Is
land. &c, Fort Adams, r. l.: Connecti-
cut. So, Fort Adams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
CUT MAXIMUM
PRICE FIXING
FROM FOOD BILL

Washington, June 7.-Congress prob
ably will eliminate the provision of
the administration food bill providing
for the fixing Of maximum prices
There is not so much opposition to the
minimum price fixing provision.
administration officials are anxious
that the bill be passed as soon as pos
sible and it was said today are willing
to sacrifice the maximum price fixing
feature.
Herbert c. Hoover, who will be food
administrator under the BILL believes
the boarding clause of the measure
gives the government power to prevent
corners and price eXtortion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
SCARBORO MAN
IN ASSAULT CASE

Portland, Me-, June Asa Libby. a
well known citizen OF Oak Hill, Scar
horo was this morning held in 5000 for
tho September grand jury by Judge
Bates in the municipal court on the
charge of having assaulted Clifford H.
White. n aeiehbor, with intent to kill
him. The attack is alleged to have been
made by Libby on White just after
dusk last night at a lonely spot near
the homes OF both men and this morn
ing Libby appeared In court with his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08

Gilmore and Marion Gatchcl Gilmore
Nj. Gilmore was pastor of the Univer-
salist church here 20 years or more
ago but is now settled in the west.
Harold Chandler has passed eXami-
nations in Portland and gone to Fort
Slocum, \. Y, where he will be en-
ployed in the quartermaster's depart
ment as bookkecper. Mr.. Chandler was
employed by the Augusta Trust Co. in
this town. His many friends wish him
success and a safe return.
Miss Mary Emery is in town for
month or until she is called to go with
the hospital unit to the front.
Mrs John Ryan has gone 10 Booth
bay to visit her mother, Mrs Perkins,
who has been injured
Miss Annie Thaanum passed three
nights with her sister Vera. who is
training at the Maine General hospital
On Wednesday DR.. w. B. Sanborn's
pet airdale was running along the rail-
road track at the foot of the lake when
a. train came along and striking her
sent her over into the swamp in front
of Horns garage. Later some of the
neiehbors saw her and got her home
Thursday the doctor said he thought
she would come out all right
CENTER-Mrs. Frost and Miss Roscoe
of Mt. Vernon were visiting the schools
here recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jean Totman ar
rived from their home in South Carolina
Wednesday and are guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Elwood A. Bailey. Prof. Tolman
will remain in the place for the summer
and will resume his duties as organist at
the Friends church Sunday morning.
Mrs. Jacobs of Mt Vernon was calling
on friends Wednesday.
Miss Murel Bailey of Randolph Mass
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs Frank
Hammond
Mrs. Minnie Morrison and little son
Charles of Bangor are guests of w H.
Frazee.
Willis c. Bailey of Dixfeld is pass
ing few days with his mother, Mrs
Ellen Bailey.
Friends have received the wedding all
nouncement of Norman Bowsy, who for
merly lived here, to Miss Clara NILSSON
or Newburyport Mass.
Dr. Louis r. Jones of Oak Grove Sem
mary will preach at the Friends church
Sunday morning, June 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
Censorship IS
ELIMINATED BY
HOUSE THURSDAY

Washington, June THE conference
report on the administration espionage
bill, with it's export embargo provision
and drastic addition to existing laws
against spying, but shorn of the news
paper censorship feature, was passed
by the House today. Sc to %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
M|LLIKEN and
HALE CALL UPON
SEC'Y WILSON

Washington, June 7.-Governor Mil
liken and Senator Hale headed State
delegation which called on Secretary
Wilson at the Labor Department today,
seeking labor for Names industries.
Labor is needed in Maine, they said,
particularly in the canning industry
and in agriculture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
1T PAYS TO
Read the Ads

~ 1ME was, and within the memo
ries of many of us, when but a
few people read advertisements
and those with misgivings.
Advertising had. not yet found it's
proper. place in the economy of life.
Much of it was neither informing
nor dependable nor of interest.
AS with other phases of life, time
brought changes. Little by little
the tone Of advertising mp owed,
and it came to be Of use and service
to the people. It developed, gradual
ly, into medium of information for
the people about commodities and
products and and, facts and figures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08

Her, cabby. you haven't given me
enough change"
a well. mister, We can't expect to hire
q boss an kerridge an a expert account
ant fer 50 cents a mile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
kennebeC Journal Ads
Give Practical HELPS

advertising took on this char
~ acter, and was more and more
aimed to interest and inform,
it gained readers. usewives
learned that through reading the
advertisements of the stores they
could really learn things about COM
modities and their prices, without
spending needless hours of "shop-
ping" Thus the circle of people in
f1uenced by advertisements expand
ed with consistent and solid results.
All life and living tends more and
more to organization, to system, to
efficiency of method Buying for the
home, almost the last of the great
businesses of the world to come un-
der the sway of "business methods"
at last felt the impulse toward eff
cheney. The housewife learned that
she, too. was "in business" and that
she owed it to herself and to those for
whom she acted as, buyer to see to it
that her task was performed with ef-
fic;ency and economy and wise judg-
nent. Thus the circle of people in
fiuenced by advertising widened and
expended in greater degree.
And the expansion of the circle
goes on. If merchant holds the at
tention and interest of the people in
this city who read and are influenced
in their buying by the ADVERTISE
ments he need not worry about other
people or 9th err problems.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-11
pected German thrust against the

pected German thrust against the
French front and says:
'tThe number of hostile raids exc
cuted along the French front would
appear to indicate that the enemy is
feeling out the French front with a
view to identifying the strength OF the
units opposing him."
INTEREST IN ITALY.
The statement describes events on
the Italian front without adding to
published information as to what was
transpiring there or an attempt to
predict the outcome of various Fustro-
German thrusts. 1t adds significant.
~:
"Our declaration of war against
Austria now associates us immediate
ly with the struggle going on in
Italy,
Secretary Baker makes this state
ment as to conditions in Palestine:
1.-THE success of British operations
in Palestine has had very decided
military effect throughout the Otto
man empire and much Of the pres
sure which the German higher CON-
mand had hoped to bring to bear in
Mesopotamia with view to recaptur-
ing Bagdad has been relieved"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-11
COURT UPHOLDS
OPEN SHOP RULE
WEST VIRGINIA MINERS UNION
LOSES FIGHT AGAINST
INJUNCTION.

Washington, D. c.. Dec. 1o.-Rights
Of employers to prevent labor unions
from soliciting nonunion employees
to join labor organizations was
upheld today by the supreme court
by q divided vote of 6 to 3 in test
cases against the United Mine Work
ers of America and the American
Flintglass Workers union.
Methods Of labor organizations in
attempting to unionize the "open
shop" workmen and bring about
strikes were declared unlawful and
malicious" Injunctions previously
given by Federal Judge Dayton in
West Virginia to prevent the union
activities were sustained.
The court admitted the right of
workmen to organize into unions for
lawful methods, but held that the EN-
ployers-the Hickman Coal and Coke
company and the Eagle Glass Manu-.
featuring company Of West Virginia,
are entitled to operate their plants
open shop and to protection and in
functions against the labor union
were ordered for that purpose.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-11
BURNS PROVE FATAL
TO MRS. X. w. DAVIS
CONTINUED From Page ~
not give q clear account of the IRE.
Mrs. Davis was conscious and was
suffering intensely.
HOUSE DESTROYED.

hOOSE DESTROYED.
When the fire department reached
the Davis residence it was almost
completely destroyed. The flames had
Quilted the interior and the frame Of
the dwelling was ready to collapse.
w. H. Keating, 1913 Prairie avenue,
was among the first of the neighbors
to arrive on the scene and he carried
Mrs. Davis, who had fallen in the snow
outside Of the house. into the resi-
depce of Lew Davis, 1855 Van Ness ave-
nue., next door to the burning house.
The children were also taken to the
Davis residence and cared for by Mrs.
Davis and other neighbors until the
ambulance arrived, when the mother
and son were taken to the hospital.
Mrs. Lewis Davis was first apprised
of the fire when one of the Wyatt boys
ran onto her porch and, pounding loud.
ly upon the the door, asked her to call
the fire department, saying their
house was burning
Burning embers were carried onto
the roof of the Lewis Davis home, but
no damage was done.
Clothing for the children of the
stricken woman was provided through
the quick efforts Of Vogel addition res
idents. the Kings Daughters. the Red
Cross and Social Service bureau.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-11
ENEMY FIGHTS
LIBERTY LOAN
M'ADoo ACCUSES GERMAN IN.
TERESTS OF SELLING BONDS
BELOW PAR.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 10.-Forced
sales by German interests were
charged with responsibility for the
selling of Liberty Bonds below par by
Secretary McAdoo in an address to-
day before conference OF about 100,
representatives Of Liberty Loan COM
mittees from all parts of the country.
SEES kAlsER'S- HAND.
"Some persons sell these bonds for
malevolent reasons" said Secretary
McAdoo. Investigations that I have
made recently convince me that tho
hand Of the kaiser is behind certain
sales. OF course am not in posses
sion Of evidence which would con.
vince a jury Of this assertion but
could convince any fair minded man
of the truth of it. Thoughtless per
sons who think they have done their
duty when they buy bonds also sell
them.
1--WE cannot influence the katser's
people but we can put them in the
penitentiaries, and want to see them
there, fro we must deal relentlessH
with all the enemies OF America
CONFER ON THIRD LOAN.
The secretary added he hoped II
would be unnecessary to raise mort
taxes during the, next six months
than are now provided by law but e0
plnined that this question must be de
termined by congress.
The conference Of local Liberty
Loan leaders, called for the purpose
of exchanging ideas on campaign or
ganization in preparation for thu
third loan, will continue most Of the
week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-11
STRIKE LOCKS
CITY'S WHEELS
ALL INDUSTRY STOPS At FORT
SMITH; APPEAL MADE TO
GARFIELD.

Fort Smith, Ark. Dec. 1o-Industry
in this city, as well as the operation
OF several large coal mines in this
county, is completely paralyzed today
as the result OF the general strike in.
augurated Saturday by the Central
Trades and Labor assembly, in sym.
pathy with the striking operators OF
the Southwestern Bell Telephone com
pany.
Because Of the interference with
the production of coal, on account of
lack OF power, it is hoped to secure
the intervention of the federal fuel
administrator to the extent that pow
er and light may be available. The
city was in complete darkness last
night and all electric driven machin-
cry is idle today.
Owing to the shutting of Of cleo
trio power, newspapers were tempo
rarily suspended.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-11
FEDERAL RAIL
CONTROL GAINS
OFFICIALS EXPECT PRESIDENT
TO SIGN ORDER THIS
WEEK.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 1o--Gov-
eminent operations of the railroads
" the way out of the present trans
portation difficulties, seemed to be
gaining ground today among most of
he officials upon whom President
Wilson is depending for advice on the
subject. Those in touch with the
Iituation said they expected to see the
question decided this week.
There was series of conferences
oday among the railroad heads who
want to try government aid before
'esorting to government operation.
The railroad also conferred with Sen
Ator Newlands, chairman of the joint
congressional committee, working on
The transportation problems. Later
Senator Newlands had an engagement
With the president at the white house.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-11
IOWA INHERITANCE
LAW is APPROVED

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 10.-The
Iowa collateral inheritance tax Law
levying a tax of 5 per cent on legacies
to citizens of that state but 20 per cent
upon those to alien non-residents, was
upheld as valid by the supreme court
today.
The court also sustained the North
Dakota inheritance tax law levying Il
tax of Is per cent on property willed
to aliens living in foreign countries,
but from III to ~ per cent on be-
quests to resident citizens.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-11
DEATH LIST GROWS.

Columbus, o., Dec. l0.-With tenn
peratures ranging from 2 to 8 below
zero in all sections of the state. Ohio
today experienced the coolest Deem
Der weather since 1880.
Three deaths at Cleveland and three
at Springfield were reported due to
the excessive cold. The coal shortage
was acute in most parts of the state.
Great suffering was reported among
the tenement districts Of the city.
Railroad, traction, telegraph and tel.
ephone service was demoralized,
trains running hours late.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-11
ALIENS ROUNDUP
STARTS INQUIRY
Continued From Page ~

Yfcusiy damaged by the collision.
After they separated the Mont Blanc
headed for one of the city piers. The
limo went on, the shippers intention
being. the crew believed, to get into
shallow water in order to find out ex-
9ctH what damage had been done to
hts ship.
1.-The seamen received their first
warning Of danger when they saw
chemical flames leaping from the
1ecks Of the Mont Blanc. Then came
he explosion. The limo was caught
m the tidal wave and riding on it's
crest was hurled on the rocky beach.
rho sailors declare that no attempt
vas made to leave the ship until she
struck and that every man was in his
place.
CAPTAINS HEAD BLOWN OFF.
"The captain was standing on the
bridge and his head was blown Off
rhe wheelsman was at his post and
his body was found in that position
when the steamer was examined later
The body Of the pilot, William Hayes,
was found alongside the shore near
the hulk, and it is thought he was
blown from the deck. Every man
lbove the deck was killed when the
vessel struck the beach. The sur
vivors rushed up from beneath the
fecks and scrambled ashore Thirty
sne men escaped Naval relief par
lies found them wandering about in
he brush"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-11
PORTUGALWILL
CONTINUE FIGHT
GovERNME EMIT
WILL KEEP AGREEMENTS AS
ENEMY OF GERMANY.

Lisbon, Portugal, Dec. 10.-Portugal.
under her new government, will con-
tinue her previous international policy
and especially all her agreements with
the entente against Germany, it was
announced in a proclamation issued
by Major Paes, the artillery officer
who led the revolutionary forces to
victory in the movement which has
Just ousted the Costa government from
power.