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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11
Dexter CHILD'S
NECK BROKEN

Dexter, Ne, April 10.--Wesley, the
four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hen
~ Dunn, who live on farm about
four and half miles out, was killed
BY a peculiar accident Monday
Mrs. Dunn and her two children
started from the house to the poultry
yard. when one of them hurt its finger
and the mother and the child went
back into the house, to attend to the
injuries. They were gone but a few
minutes and returning found the body
of little Wesley hanging from poul-
try-house window. The sash came
down, breaking his neck. A physician
said that death was probably matter
of a very few minutes, if not instanta-
neous.
Funeral services will be held Wednes-
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11
CAPT. HEATING DIES
LONDON HOSPITAL

Portland, Me. April 1o.-Word Of
the death Of his son, Capt. Percy F.
Heating. formerly the Norwegian vice
consul In this city. in a hospital in
London, was received Monday morning
by John B. Heating, the British vice
consul in this city at present.
Since he left this city over two years
ago. Captain Heating had been a mem
Der of the Canadian Expeditionary Over
Seas contingent. He had been on duty
in Canada for over a year and then left
for France. where he was actively en-
gagged in the work of the transportation
corps with the English army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11
WOMEN'S CLUB ELECTS
ANNUAL OFFICERS

The annual meeting and supper OF
the Waterville Woman's Club was held
at the First Baptist church Tuesday
evening, about so being present at the
supper. Following this the annual ses-
sion was held 1t was opened with
song by Miss Jenette Soper. who was
accompanied on the piano by Miss Es-
Their Robinson. The reports of the offi-
GERS for the past year were heard and
they showed that the organization was
in fine condition and had done a great
deal of work during the past year. The
new officers were then elected as fol-
lows: President, Mrs. E p. Fish; vice
president, Mrs. H. T. Muzzy; recording
secretary, Miss Phillis st. Clair: treas
urer, Mrs. ]. J. Newell; members at
large Of the executive board, Mrs. c.
w. Atchley. Miss Emma F. Lowering.
Mrs. b. L. Batchelder and Mrs. Emma
S. Phalen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11
NARROW ESCAPE
DARING RESCUE

man whose name could not be
learned had . very narrow escape in
attempting to cross the Kennebec riv-
er Tuesday In a boat. He started from
near the foot bridge but got caught in
tho floating ice and was rapidly being
carried towards the falls. He was pro-
vided only with paddle and could
make no Roadway against the swiftly
flowing river and the crowding ice.
His cries for help were finally heard
on the shores and another man in a
boat provided with oars put out to the
rescue. 1t was hard battle for time
but the oars proved to be sufficient to
overcome the strength of the river and
the man was finally pulled TO safety
after thrilling battle with ice and
water The rescue was watched by but
small crowd and the rescued and
rescuer got away from the people who
crowded around them as rapidly as
possible. refusing to give their names.
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Maine Doctors
Reserve Body
Is Planned

Portland, Me, April 10.-As a part of
the steps of preparedness to be taken
by the physicians of this State, DR..
William l.. Cousins has offered the use
Of his private hospital at No. 231 Wood
fords street to the government, and also
has sent the following letter to the doc
tors Of the State:
April 8. 1917.
MY Dear Doctor:
You are requested to meet the
Maine State Committee OF the Council
OF National Defense on Friday evening
ia O'Clock at the Lafayette Hotel in
Portland for the purpose Of ascertain
ing the best Ways for recruiting men
for the Medical Officers Reserve Corps
Of the L. S. Army and also to get
medical recruits for the regular army.
Only Young men UP to the age OF 80 are
eligible for the latter
Kindly be present as this Is a mat :
ter of great national importance.
Very truly yours.
(Slgned) w. l.. COUSINS,
Chairman of State Committee Coun-
Gil Of National Defense"
In order that 10 one may be omitted
and invitation is extended to all mem
bers OF the medical profession who are
interested in this work to be present at
this meeting.
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HOLD SACRED AND
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE
Will the Waterville Country
Club Vote to Tender to the
Government, for Any Purpose
It May Need, the Use of the
Grounds and Buildings Dur
ing the War?

On next Sunday, April 18th, at !
o'clock in the afternoon the Waterville
Country Club will have a flag raising
and patriotic service. At $50 there
will be q band concert. during which
patriotic pieces and sacred music will
be played by the Waterville Military
Band. after which prayer will be Of
fered by Reverend Frank L. Phalen.
quartet consisting Of Cecil M
Daggett, T. Harold Branch, winthrop
Webb and Carl Gates will lead in sing
ing patriotic songs.
Reverend Frank l.. Phalen will then
speak to the people on Patriotism and
Duty, followed by A. ]. Roberts, presi-
dent Of Colby College. and the last
speaker will be Ex-U. 8. Senator Charles
F. johnson, whose talk will be along
the line Of the government position and
the duty and loyalty Of the citizens of
America.
Immediately following the speaking
the American Flag will be run up and
unfurled to the breezes. The honor OF
performing this part Of the service will
be given to the members Of the Grand
Army Post. under the direction Of the
Post command, Frederick D. Lunt
AS the Flag Is being run UP every
one present is asked, and expected to,
join in singing the Star Spangled Ban
ner."
Three cheers will then be given by
the assembly. under the direction of a
cheer leader.
far as the general public is concerned
MI 10 700
try Club will be called into session as
soon as the public observance is over
for the purpose Of voting on the mat
ter of rendering the use Of the grounds
and buildings or any part thereof. for
the use Of the government, for any pur-
pose it may need or desire. and any
other question any member Of the Coun-
try Club wishes to bring UP. relative
to what may be done with the grounds
for public benefit, such as blowing up
any part thereof. with the view in mind
OF producing food in anticipation Of q
food famine next winter.
To accommodate the public. special
cars will leave Waterville Sunday aft
ernoon at and $40 and will make re-
turn trips at and $50 o'clock.
These exercises are not to be con-
fined to the Waterville Country Club
members. as each one may invite whom
he or she wishes. and as many Of their
friends as they please.
1t is expected should 1t be pleas
ant day, there will be an attendance Of
400 or 500. Should 1t be stormy. the
observance will be postponed and the
people will be informed Of the later date
for the exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11
AUGUSTA LOCALS
MEETING IN INTEREST
OF CO-ORDlNATING
WAR RELIEF WORK

A meeting was held Tuesday eve
ming at the home of ex-Mayor and
Mrs. Blaine S. Niles in the interest OF
&C. ordinating the various forms OF
war relief work in the city. Rev. Mr.
Plant of Gardiner, representing the
Kennebec County Committee on Pub
lie Safety. gave % most interesting talk
upon thc desire Of the county commit
tee for o-ordinating the work of the
various organizations in each city and
town.
There were present the following
representatives. of their respective So
cieties: Mrs. Dickson, National Relief
Corps; Mrs. Sherburne. Daughters
American Revolution; 1frs. Sargent
National League for Women's Service;
Mrs. EllinWood, Current Events Club;
Mrs. Stetson. Independent Relief
Corps: Mrs. Foor East Side Associa-
ton; Mrs. I}eecher, president of East
Side Associations: Mrs. Viles, surgical
dressings committee: Miss r. Conner,
Friendly League.
Those present urged that each or
ganizatiou would be willing TO work
under the Red Cross. The following
committee was CIecleN LOT tne Guy TO
serve under the county committees:
Chairman, the chairman of the Red
Cross 20 be elected at a meeting We'd
nesday evening; Miss Helen G. Child
of the Surgical Dressings Committee:
Mrs. Paul Sargent, chairman Of the
League tor Nomcn's Service; Mrs.
Reecher Of the East Side Association;
Mrs. Dickson of the National Relief
Corps; Mrs Hodgkins of the Current
Events Club; Mrs. Dennis Donovan of
the Women's Catholic Benevolent So
ciety: Mrs. Sherburne Of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution; cor
responding secretary and publicity
agent, Mrs Alice Reynolds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11

There will be an all-day meeting at
the Methodist church Wednesday Of
the Sunday School District convention.
Local speakers will be heard, the min
listers Of nearly all OF the local churches
addressing the meeting during the aft
ernoon and evening. Officers will also
be elected for the coming year. The
program opens with a song service at
o'clock led by Rev. P. A. A. Killam
Of Oakland; 2.15 devotional service. led
by Rev. F. X. Conant of Winslow; 225,
welcome, Jefferson c. Smith; 2.3O, bus
mess: 3, address. Rev. w. J. Weir; 800,
roll call Of schools and brief responses
from each school: 3.45, election of off,
GERS; 40. music and offering; AIS. adj
dress. Rev. Arthur S. Phelps Of the
First Baptist church; supper: evening
service begins at 1870 with praise SER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11

| rensive skill that the war has taught him
Upon it hinges the whole strategy Of the
enemys retreat in the west
With Vimy firmly held he can swing
his line farther south slowly back, un-
TIL each part of it reaches the position
where he has mind to stand, and he
can cover the French industrial dis
tricts upon which he depends SO much
for supplies. But with Vimy gone. the
defense of these districts can hardly
be maintained, the pivot Of the whole
retreat shifts and gives backward and
Is in instant risk Of fracture"
! The issues depending upon British
ability to hold the ridge therefore are
immense.
| At the moment there is nothing to
suggest a doubt that the ridge will be
held but the battle Is still fiercely con-
tinuing and there is little disposition
here to indulge in confident predic-
tons. Nevertheless the opinion is ex-
pressed that if the Germans are def
initely driven from the ridge, without
hope of re-attacking, they are likely
enough to be compelled to acknowl-
edge defeat and retire to what is called
the Mouse line, running from Verdun
through Mezieres, Maubeuge and
Lille.
| In the meantime the fighting goes
on over a front of about so miles,
roughly from Lens to ST. Quentin, the
core of attack being around and north
of Arras. AS far as information goes
everything is going well for the Brit
ish and justifies their sanguine hopes
hut the comments today generally in
clndc a warning not to allow these
hopes to run too high. The enemy is
known to have great reserves at hand
and an iron compulsion binds him to
make every effort to avoid defeat. The
papers warn the country that it should
await the event in a spirit Of sober
expectation and that it is not the time
for exuberant boastng
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11
EMPLOYMENT FOR
CO. NJ BOYS SOUGHT

First Lieutenant Erwin B. New
comb of Co. NJ calls attention to the
fact that there are al present quite a
number of patriotic young Americans
who have given up good jobs out OF
town and come in to answer the call
10 arms who are without work in con-
sequence and are daily to be found at
tire recruiting station, and he suggests
that if any citizen can find employ
ment of any sort for one or more of
the boys it would be a patriotic act,
as well as a favor to the boys them
selves. A list of the unemployed SOL
diers will be kept at the recruiting
station, ard any citizen who can find
use for one OF the boys will confer a
favor by calling the Office.
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NATIONAL HOME

officer Of the day, Capt. S. L. Wat
son.
Miss Ina Henry OF Augusta IS the
guest Of Mrs. E. F. Williamson.
William II. feeling. late Co. x, "a
from the home.
John B. Nutting and Nicholas Malley
former members, have applied in per-
son for re-admission.
The returns from furlougbs Tuesday
were Joshua c. Spencer from Bangor
and Charles H. Twiss from Lynn.
The funeral Of the late Robert w. Al
water will be held from the Home
chapel at 8 A. NJ, Rev. FIR. Mclaughlin
officiating.
Furloughs were granted Tuesday to
William G. Doc to New York City:
James Merrfman to Portland; Clark
Priest to Toledo; John p. Byrne TO Au-
gusta: Alvin A. Dyer to Brewer and
James Hickey to New York City.
The funeral Of the late Andrew w
Herbert was held from the Home chap
Ell at p NJ. Tuesday, Rev. c. H. Tenn
pie off ciating. There were several
beautiful floral tributes. Among those
present were Thomas Herbert Of Rich
m0nd. brother, and Edward I. Her
bert Of Augusta, a. nephew.
The remains Of the late Robert At
water have been sent to Newport, r.
r., for burial.
Mrs Ida NJ. Jewett of Dixmont Is in
Camp, being called here on account OF
the death Of her husband, the late Lit
David L. Jewett.
Rawlins T. Atkins Of Co. K and
Charles H. Twiss from Through to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11
New British Offensive
Successful Opening
Stirs Folks High | Hopes
German Recol in ArrasLens egion Cannot Be Explaine
Away AS was Somme Sector RetreaNew CHAPTER of the
Western Conflict Begns-Not Time for Exuber.nt Ro.t;n

London, April 1o.-The news of the Sue
eesstul opening Of the new British Of
fensive has stirred intense interest and
hi Oh hopes among the people throughout
the country. Whatever the enemy may
have claimed as to the retreat in the
somme sector having been prearransed
and strategical, it Is contended that their
reco!l before the blow delivered in the
Arras-Lens region cannot be explained
away in any such manner. 1t is urged
nat there is no possible voluntary ele-
ment in this retirement and that there
ar lie no dispute as to who took the in,-
tldt!ve.
4 new chapter in the conflict on the
western front has begun and whether O,
;oi Il il 10 prove the beginning of a de-
oS.ye battle, 1t is bound according to
me prevalent opinion here, to lead to
results Of the highest Importance. The
main feature of the battle thus far, on
winch attention has been focused, is the
ap,qrc or Vimy ridge. The immense
value Of this series Of heights. which
dominate the plain from an elevation OF
90" 70 800 feet. has been recognized
throughout the war and great sacrifice.
taye ucen regarded as justiiable If they
resulted in its possession.
The French and Germans fought fierce
r. for control of the ridge in the summer
~ 1915. both sides suffering heavy losse4
.u, III the end the Germans held the main
,or'ian ot the position. Later the British
touk over the French line but were Gust
I'd nv the Germans from the part of tbs
rlce one military critic, commenting
u The present battle. thus describes the
Importance of the Vimy heights:
They are admittedly the bastion OF
tie enemy's western line. Whatever else
has been allowed to go. he held Vimy
Ridge with grim resolve and lavished upor
r ali tho arts In Notifications and de
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11

Tbs local merchants are planning on
a fine exhibition at the supper and en-
tertainment at the Winslow Grange
hall Wednesday evening. The plan is
for everyone to go over for the fine
supper that is always served by the
Winslow Grange. In the evening a
number Of the local merchants will
have an opportunity to display the
wares from their store. each one Of
them being given Is minutes. Some Of
the stores will devote the time to a
style show and some surprises are re-
ported to be in store for those who at
tend. This will be followed by a pro-
gram to be furnished by the Winslow
Grange 1t is expected that there will
be a large attendance from this side
of the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11

At the regular meeting OF w. s.
Heath Post, G. A. r., It was voted to
give the free use Of the hall to any
and all citizens who wish to use it for
any patriotic meetings. 1t is well heat
ed and lighted. Please apply to our
Quartermaster, A. o. Libby, and he will
give you all the information that you
desire. If any ladies of patriotic So
cieties wish to use the hall they can
have the same Sundays or week days,
without money or price.
BY command,
F. d. LUNT, Commander.
n. S. EMERY, Adjutant.
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MR.. REYNOLDS IN
A BAD COLLISION

Winslow, Me, April 10.-(Spec,aD. in a
collision Tuesday forenoon between an T..
A & W. car and a Fairfield car at wa.
terville, Walter Reynolds of this town
was badly injured about the limbs, back
and head. Mr.. Reynolds has been rather
unfortunate. a number of months ago
he nearly lost the sight of one eye. About
week ago he lost a valuable horse, and
Tuesday morning he lost another horse,
valued at $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11
I'm" Club at the
University Is
Against Track
Work in 1917

Orono. Ne, April 1o.-Because Of the
fact that the faculty does not favor hav-
ing athletic teams leave the State this
spring during the war, the M" Club of
the University of Maine. made up of men
who have earned their letters on the ath-
letic teams of the university, decided to-
night that it's members would have no
part in track athletics. The club will en-
courage baseball and State series. If
possible.
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Hoover May Be Leader

Tho recommendation of the agricul-
tural society CT mes close upon move
by the Council of Defense forecastlng
appointment of a national food com
mission headed by Herbert c. Hoover,
who has had charge of American re-
lief work in Belgium. The defense
council announced Saturday it would
ask Mr.. Hoover to become chairman
OF the committee which could advise
as to best methods of stimula ting food
production and of preventing specuia-
time prices.
The conventions resolutions proposed
that a food commission, if named handle
also the production and distribution OF
clothing They also recommended that
agricultural colleges graduate their SEN
Tor classes earlier this year than usual
so they may go Immediately to the farms
and that state councils Of defense be
named to aid the national council, a ste!
already planned in some states
A dozen speakers urged mobilization of
the country's food resources. James VII
son. formerly secretary of agriculture and
president of the agriculture society, spoke
for soil conservation Herbert Quick Of
the farm loan board said operation of the
farm loan act would improve the agricul-
tural situation. A wheat shortage. he
said. would force the country to turn to
corn as a substitute.
The position of the farmer, he declared
was critical despite high prices. because
of a labor shortage and because Of high
prices charged for machinery and seed
II. c. Mathis of Alabama said the South
was in a serious condition and that Ala
hama has not enough food on hand to
feed its population for 80 days.
Encouragement of the ck-to-the-farnl
movement was advocated by Theodore y.
Vail TO meet the situation The farm now
offers, he said, probably the greatest OPP
nortunity for individual success Of all
the country's industries. The country,
he said. was about to know an era of
great prosperity--perhaps the greatest in
its historv-and the small but productive
farm would bring prosperity faster than
anything else.
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French Officers Come to
Train Haryard'S Soldiers

abled for active service. sent word TO-
day that he had been informed by the
French government that six French Of
fIcers had left France under orders &c
report for duty at Harvard. They are
Major Azan, Major de Reviers de Mau
ny. Lieut.. Morize and Second Lieut.
Giraudoux. of the infantry. and Capts
Dupont and de Jaunu Of the artillery
The French government will pay theil
salaries and expenses.
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WATERvILLE

The regular drill OF Company H was
held at the armory Tuesday evening and
was largely attended. There were about
40 recruits. the most Of whom were in
uniform, and they were given a good
long drill under the guidance Of the off,
GERS Of the company and made good pro-
gress. The officers reported that there
was a great deal OF fine timber among
them and that they expected they would
soon make fine showing. There was a
large number Of spectators present who
took great interest in the work Of the
boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11
WINTHROP
Funeral Services of Howard
Stevens-Mrs. Sarah A. Ben
son of Lewiston Passes Away

The funeral of Howard Stevens, who
passed away Friday evening at his res
idence on Green street, was held Mon
day at P. NJ. Rev. N A. Pearson off,
ciating. The bearers were J. E. Dono-
van, Ellery w. Wentworth. Charles
Chandler and John Robertson. The In
terment was at Glenside cemetery. He
was &c years of age and had been a
lifelong resident of this town. For the
past five years Mr.. Stevens had been
unable to look after his business, which
was carpenter and building mover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11
Patrick r. Conneli

The death Of Patrick F. Connell &C.
Cured in the hospital here Tuesday,
the cause being tuberculosis. He was
born in Norwich, Ct, about 4S years
ago. He enlisted in Co. c, Srd Ct. Inf.
at Mantle. July 2, 1888. and was dis
charged at Savannah, Ga. March 20,
1899. He was member Of the Noun
tain Branch for several years and
came here March "a, 1916. A sister.
Mrs. James McCahey OF Norwich. sur
wives. The funeral is to be held ia A.
NJ, April -.
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Governor Miliken Is
Assured of N. E. Coast
General Naval rejection

While the nature Of the defense
plans was not revealed Governor Mil
liken was assured that every precau-
ton had been taken by the naval au-
thorities for the general protection of
the entire New England coast
Governor Milliken announced after
his visit to the navy yard that Maine
would supply the government with Is
motor boats of the most approved type
as submarine chasers. He also visit
ed the Maine Naval Militia at its quar-
tiers here.
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Mrs. Ann 8, Stone

Mrs. Ann S. Stone died at her home
in North Vassalboro Tuesday morning.
aged 81 years. She is survived by a
daughter. Mrs. Eva r. league OF Bev-
erley, Mass. a sister. Miss Lavina
Porter, and a brother, Samuel Porter
Of ST. Adams. The funeral will be
Thursday at her late home and the
interment will be Friday at st. AL
bans.
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WEBER POND

"a Day in the Dirt" will be the
subject of the lecturer at the last reg
ular meeting OF Cushnoc Grange which
will be held on April l.. Several
speakers will be present at this time.
among them E. L. Nedwick of the
state departing Mt Of agriculture, who
will give an instructive talk.
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The German Submarine
Toll Since War Opening

of the vessels sunk have been neutral.
and large number Of other neutral
vessels have been terrorized into stay
ing in port.
No estimate is available Of the num-
Der of lives lost on neutral vessels,
but it is shown to have been large.
Official reports show that about $50
Americans have been lost on neutral
and belligerent steamers together.