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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24
P|TTSF|ELD
Miss Ross of Gardiner to Teach
Domestic Science at M. c. l.
Personal Items

Mr. and Mrs. George c. Stowe, who
have been visiting at the home OF Mrs
Stoves brother. John NJ. Lindsey, on
Hartland avenue, returned Thursday to
their home in Lawrence, Mass.
Cecil A, Thurston has returned from
Camp Devens where he has been since
July Mr. Thurston, who was employed
as chemist at the DUPONT munitions
plant in New Jersey when he was called
10 service. has been granted permission
TO resume his duties and is at homa
awaiting his call
Mr. and Mrs L. H. Barden went tc
thsy expect 10 locate
Eugene Weeks Of Newton Highlands
=. Mass, is in town for visit with rela-
tves
Mrs. Lizzie Deering left Thursday for
Portland and Brdgton, where she Will
visit her daughters. Mrs. Weymouth
ard Mrs colleton
Mr. and Mr. William scanlon, Mrs.
william McGregor, Miss Lizzie Nc
creror. Miss Gaskell and Miss Ella
Pickering. ~ South Lincoln. were in
lp"H lHtTsIdN fdIalHE pI IIIciibss
e. G Hanson and Miss Mary Hanson
Of s. Adams were in town Thursday
Miss knna Coolidge has returned
from a visit with trends in Portland
and Portsmouth. y n.
A H McAIis,er has returned 70 Low
ell Mass after passing few days
plth his fan1Iv IN town.
Ora " Wills Of Harmony was In
tovr Thursday on business
Ms Fiorice Marden was a brSlness
caller IN Unity Thurs1av
Mr. and Mrs UI-h Goodwin and Fred
Lucas ~ s. aisans were in town
ThursGa"
Mrs Fred Morse wen. 20 Bango:
I.ursdsy - visit her daughter. who l.:
attending business college there.
NJ aad Mrs F " Coolidge have re-
TUNED from visit with relatives in
North Liverrrore
Mrs : I.arrahee wen, 70 Dexter
THURSDAY for visit with friends.
Miss Ferne Ross OF Gardiner has
toen secured - teach domestic
science Al Maine Central Institute
during tho coming year. Miss Ross
ras graduated from Dexter High
school and from the University of
Maine IN 1915 She has taught part
q a term AZ Washington Stae Nor
ral school This year advanced
sewing Will be offered in the domestic
science course. and a special course
In chemistry for girls entitled Chem
istry IN the Home. Besides those
ft.hffrfe
ing sewing and household mana ce-
r1fnt.
Mr.. and Mrs. r'reu 4 Fisher OF
i-orell, Mass. arc in town the guests
q Hon. and Mrs J. w. Manson.
Mrs. Nellie VI. Hunnewel and Mrs.
Eoith Burns were in Skov hogan
friday on matters Of business per.
tiining 10 the Red Cross
George c Staples, son of Mr. and
Mrs George Staples Of this town is
70 ne indicted into the L. S. service
with a contingent from Portland
which is going 70 Camp Devens the
last Of this month.
Mrs. Edward Bradford has returned
70 her home in Carmel after a visit
With Mrs. o z. Libby.
Mrs Ralph Emerson went to Do
yer. y H.. Friday. for a visit and
VIII 80 70 Camp Devens to visit her
b'othes Andrew BARLEY. before re-
turning
Mrs Edgar Allen and daughter
!.atherine returned TO their home in
North Berwick Friday, after visi,
With Mr. and Mrs Hugh Goodwin
The local han team will cross hat.
with the Oakland team of the Contra
Maine League al Hunnewell flcIc
Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24
TEN TOWNS OVER TOP
IN w. s. s. CAMPAIGN

Portland, Ne. Aug. 2s-Twen.y-
one Maine towns have exceeded thei,
quota of cash purchases OF War
Stamps, according to the tabuIationg
Of State Director Herbert J. Brown
made public tonight ssadlrnkeas
is first with PA per cent. followed by
Norcross, Mcwahoc. Union and Cut
Ter in order named.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24
TEN HELD IN PORTLAND
AS DRAFT EVADERS

Portland. Me-. Aug. Got the Is oer.
sons detained as draft evaders in this
city who have been examined "A 1a,.
ae'siheo ny the United States authori-
ues' ohe VII be given a chance to rer-
iS'e ana nine VIII be indicted into II,
service If physically fit. Three hund,s6
persons have been detained IN Bangor
me largest number in any M.ir4 .,,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24
HERMAN CENTER MAN
FOUND DEAD-PROBABLY
KILLED BY TRAIN

Bangor. Me, Aug. 2.-Charles ".
Fletcher OF Hermon Center was found
dead on the railroad tracks there Fri
day, appearances indicating that he ha1
been struck by a railroad train. Fetch
er leaves a wife and several children,
including a son in the army
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

main here for the present. He IS a
resident member of the Watervil!e
Country Club and one of the members
who is responsible for the foundation
and sturdy growth. At present he IS
president OF the common council. hav-
ing been elected to that body from ward
8 by the Republican party. He will
continue in that capacity for the pres
ent municipal year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Four cases of intoxication were be-
fore the judge Friday morning.
Three Of the respondents paid the
fine and costs and the other was sent
to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

DR.. Alexander NJ. Teller OF New
York has been in the city for the past
few days, a guest at the Drummond
cottage at Messalonskee lake. DR..
Teller has received his call into SER
vice and has returned to his nome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

All men who have reached the age Of
q since the last registration day.
which was June 5. 1918. are to register
a, CITY hal, Saturday, This applies TO
those only who did not register at the
asst registration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

A. r. Henderson. assistant super
intendent of the motive power de-
partment of the NJ. c. r. R. Of Port
land, was in the city visiting at the
local shops Friday for theday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Miss Haze, Drew Of Pittsfield was
in the city for the day Friday on
business. rt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. b. Walker and
daughter Gladys have returned from
a several days automobile TRIP
through New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Aston and son
have returned to their home IN Lew
iston after being guests in the city or
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Ward of Ash
stree for several DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Deputy Marshal Frank Lessor was
in Augusta Friday, where he took a
drunk who will be guest Of the
County, being unable to pay his fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Miss Maude Anderson of Aroostook
county was in the city calling on
s. lends Friday. on her way to Camp
Jackson, wheer she will visit her
brother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

a large number from this city attend
ed the dance held at Lakewood Frida.
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Miss Eleanor Conffey Of Bangor
has arrived in the city and is i guest
Of Miss aMrgaret Russell for few
DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

W. r. Campbell has returned to his
home in the city from Portland
where he has been on short busi-
ess trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Fred Ramsdell of College avenue Is
entertaining his sister. Mrs. Charles
Leech of Wellington. Mass, for a
fewd avs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

The property at 20 Elm street has
cen sold recently by Elmer Craig u
Peter Nerzoni. who will soon move
lis family into the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Mrs. J. E. Pettingili OF Maiden
Mass. has arrived in the city and Is
ne guest Of Mrs. Herbert Rose for
n few DAYS. She viii, also visit In
FairAeld as the guest Of Mrs. Lester
Me-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Miss Ethel Bailey has gone to
Snowhesar where she will visit Miss
Theresa Bison for q few d vs..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Mrs. Harry Litt'efeld of Waldo
was in the city for the day Friday
on a shopping trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Mrs 3. n. Mcclellan and son BY
ron have gone to Burlington. where
they will visit friends for q few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

J. II. Allen of the Dunbar Drug
store was in Lincoln for the day Eli
CAY TN business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Eugene c.. Weeks of Sidney was in
the city for the day Friday on BUSH
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Mrs Addie Foster OF Be!grad dc
,akes was a shopper in the city Fri
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Fl. c. Blackington of Providence
H. j. was in the city on business for
the day Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Alien Heights Of Lew
iston were in. the" city calling on
friends for the day Frida-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Mrs. Marie Goodwin Of Brooks
called on friends in the city for the
Gay Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Charles G. Roundy has returned to
his home in Worcester. Mass. after a
few days business trip in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Or. Earl Bessey ard wife. who are
summering at Messalonskee Lake
were shoppers in the city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Tozier will go
e Fairfield Center Saturday where
they will remain for several days
v it'll friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

George Verrill 90 the Messalonskee
Beach camps was calling on friends
ii the city Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Miss Eunice Whitcomb Of Dexter
is visiting friends in the city for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Mrs. J. r. Butler of College avenue
is passing a few days at Lakewood
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Charles Clukey Of Portland is in
the city passing a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

c. f. Libbey Of College avenue
passed the Gay Friday in Bangor
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24

Bert Paysons Of Brooks was in the
city for the day Friday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-24
II Want q POSitiO1,''

You don't know this young woman, neither do we,
but she has just been graduated from the
business college, she has stenosraphy, tyrewriting
and bookkeeping training. She is ready for work.
II she doesn't find place straight away she tells
about her qualifications in the positions Wanted'
department. She doesn't have to wait long for the
right made-to-ordcr JOB. Business training has
taught her to the same method if she loses her
pocket book or wishes to find a desirable room,
Capable workers, offering their services TO bust
ness men through the Journals columns rarely fail
to find the right opportunity.
In fact, not many business men would care to en-.
ploy a man or woman in position calling for "busi.
ness sense" if such applicant had not shown good
evidence of it by having advertised effectively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
High- Speed Telearaphy

A seven-league stride has recently
been made in high-speed biography.
An apparatus which in actual tests
has proved its ability to transmit
over single grounded wire 5000
words a minute has been evolved.
The real significance of this escapes
one until it is realized that 5000
words set in type will fill seven and
half standard magazine pages.
Details of what appears to be an
epoch making achievement must be
withheld for military reasons. 1t is
a war invention, and has for its
chief purpose the liberation of hun
dreds Of expert operators for the
signal corps without disorganizing
our much needed commercial lines.
No secret is divulged, however, when
/ the apparatus is described as q
printing telegraph system. depend
| ing upon a universally used record
| ing instrument that has never before
been associated with telegraphy.
Messages are handled in any Ian
guage or cipher with equal facility
and rapidity.-Popular Mechanics
| Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
What Language Is This?

A representative Of the company,
when interviewed by the Yavapai,
stated that their entire development
campaign had already been laid out,
and that arrangements had been
made with expert drillers employed
in the producing fields of California
tc report at the property February
10. prepared to keep the boom bob
bling for II hours daily, as soon as
the rig which is now being unloaded
can be set up.
The gentleman IN question also
advised that the first well would be
spotted by two expert oil men from
California.
Later reports from the field are to
the effect that the workmen are
pushing things to the limit and that
they expect to be able to spud-in by
the 25th of this month at the latest
From Yavapai.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
CORNVILLE

Andrew Johnson has sold his farm
and moved away.
Two fires have taken place in towr
within a month, the Mcclure building
including house. ell. shed. stable, barr
and sheep barn and house owned and
occupied by Mrs. Martha Mitchell.
DR.. Luce of Greenville was in town
one day last week.
Angie Hill was calling on old friends
Sunday.
Mrs. A. E. Smith passed the weekend
with friends in Athens.
The attendance at the meeting at the
East Ridge church last Sunday was
good and it is hoped the interest in the
meetings the coming summer will be as
good as in the past years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
Editor Makes Rates for Local "Puffs"


CFrom the Conyers, Ga, Times)
II the Hartwell Sun is successful
in this, we are going to try it.
Beginning with the next issue we
are going to charge for the following
as follows:
For telling the public that man
is a successful citizen when every
body knows he Is as lazy as a hired
man, $2.7O
referring to some galiivantin'
fellow as one who is mourned by
the entire community, when he will
only be missed by the poker circle.
$101S.
Referring to one as a hero and
man Of courage and one who will
stand by his convictions. when ev-
erybody knows he is moral coward
and would sell out for 80 cents,
1921
referring to some gallivantin'
female as an estimable lady whom
it is a pleasure to meet and know
when every man in town would
sooner see Satan coming, $50.
Calling an ordinary pulpit orator
an eminent divine. 60 cents.
Sending a doughty sinner to
Heaven. S4.98-
referring to a deceased merchan,
who never advertised in his life as
a progressive citizen, 5000.
"Lambasting the daylights out of
demon rum at the behest of the To-
cal temperance union, SGT.
"Dittc for the prohibitionists AZ
the behest Of the local funnel cIup.
S9.77."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
German Rubber Gro,,

The capture and occupatio,
German East Africa by the p1
forces revealed the fact IN. 'as
Germans had planted in tb,s y
extensive tracts of rubber t,o oOl0a
the manihot species. The Ms
rubber tree cannot be exnec.aa
increase its yield year after vssS
the bark thickens after tapn;ns y
the tree ceases to yield aftas y
years. But it thrives in bo, ~
climates where other kinds o., y
live. At the end of its produce
it is rooted out and replaced ~
young plants, which begin 10 ~
in about two years. The specis.@
rubber trees from which tho .s
bulk of the worlds rubber proS,,
are manufactured is the heves I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
N. Y. GIANTS WIN
OVER PHILLIES. Al

New York, May 9.-The New York
Giants closed their home stay by de-
feating Philadelphia to l. In the
first series of games with eastern
teams New York won IS games out
of 10. The only game lost was to
Brooklyn.
Mayer today pitched we'll for Phil
adelphia until the sixth. when five
successive hits enabled New York to
score three runs. A two base muff
III the first inning by g. Burns en-
abled Philadelphia to score it's only
run.
Phila .....1 0 0 0 0 0 0 OIL SO
New York o 0 0 0 8 ! 0 x-4-12-1
Mayer and E. Burns. Tesreau and
McCarty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
MACKMEN TRIM THE
YANKEES BY SCORE 10

Philadelphia. May s.-Philadeiphla
knocked Russell out of the box be-
fore a man was retired in the first
inning today but in the second inn
ing New York did the same to Gregg
taking the lead. Thormahlen, who
replaced Russell, BANKED the Ath-
letics and they won to 3.
Russell contributed to his own
downfall by three base wild throw
which let in two runs. Miller's HON :
err in the eighth was the only run
scored off Adams, who succeeded
Gregg. Score:
New York 4 SO 0 0 0 / o-7-10-1
Fhila ..3O0 0 0 0 0 0-3- 90
Russell Thormahlen and Hannah:
Gregg. Adams and McAvoy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
CUBS WIN FROM PIRATES
AND DIVIDE THE SERIES

pittsburgh, May 9.-Chicago won
today's game s to 2, and thereby d.
vided the series with Pittsburgh.
Sanders, starting the game for Pitts
burgh. gave way to Harmon after he
yielded four runs on five hits in six
innings. Harmon also was unable to
stop the visiting batsmen. four hits
in succession in the eighth inning
scoring two more runs.
Waugh pitched we'll, and although
his support wavered at times, he was
always equal to the task Of retiring
the side. Score:
Chicago 0O2 20 80 os-1O-3
Pittsburgh 90 % 900 O-o-6-2
Vaughn and Killifer; Sanders, Har-
mon and Archer. Blackwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
Germans Practically Slaves

A confession made by German
agent when being sentenced in Nor
way for espionage casts a vivid light
upon various happenings in this and
other countries since the war began
One Lawen. who had been convicted
in the Norwegian courts, said:
Every time a German abroad is
requested by a German official or
person in authority to carry out an
action the man in question is COM
PEELED to obey, no matter what the
nature of the action"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
REDS WIN IN 9TH
FROM ST. LOUIS. 6-j

St. Louis, May 9.-Smyth's muff of
Blackburn's easy fly gave Cincinnati
another ninth inning victory over ST.
Louis today, to S. The score was
tied and Blackburn was SAT at first
on the error. He stole second and
scored on a single by Groh, after
Packard had struck out Wingo and
Eller. The score:
Cincinnati % o 0 40 0 O11-s-1o-3
st. Louis 20 0 8 0 0 1 0-5-1o-1
Smyth. Eller and Wingo; Mead
ows, Sherbel, Packard and SNYDER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
Father Of Punctuation

The present system of punctuation
now used in all modern languages
with but insignificant variations
was introduced in the first half OF
the fifteenth century by a Venetian
printer named Aldus Manutius. He
is the real father of punctuation
marks-of the full stop, comma
semicolon, colon question and eN.
clamation marks, apostrophe and in
verified commas. Nautilus system
was adopted later by all printers un,
I'll 1t finally established itself
throughout Europe. Cour.
ier-Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
No Big Fight For Utah

Salt Lake City. Utah. May 9.-The
proposed Willard Fulton heavyweight
championship bout will not be held in
Utah, it was announced at the office
of Gov. Bamberger. today. The laws
of the state will not permit of the
contest being held, according to an
opinion of the attorney general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
Found Live Crab in Bottle

A Maine fisherman claims to have
pulled up a pint milk bottle with a
live crab i'll it. 1t is evident that the
crab had crawled into the bottle
when small and stayed there until it
grew so large it could not get out.
The bottle was crusted with barna-
cles when it was pulled up, which
shows it had been in the water a
long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
Between Two Fires.

II educated one Of my boys to be
a doctor and the other to be a law
yer" said Farmer Corntossel
You should be very proud Of
them" announced the visitor. THAT
seems like an excellent arrange
ment."
II don't know about that" replied
the aged agriculturist. 1T looks as
though it was a-going to break Up
the family. l got run into by a loco
motive. and one Of 'em wants to cure
me and the other wants me to go
lame so he can sue for damages."-
Ladies' Home Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10

A candidate for county Office IN a
gon City. Ore, has had huge cards ~
cd which bear this legend: "John :
believes in economy While other d
didates are spending their money !
advertising, 1 am putting my ma,
into helping the war. l don't har,.
advertising at a time like this"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
MARRIED
Allentown

KINGSBURY-F.REY- Allentown,
Pa. April %. by Rev. Frederick c. Seltz.
Forrest B. Kingsbury of Brewer and
Miss Anna May Frey of Allentown.
MAZERALL-RAY-In Old Town. May
6, by Rev. E. Gauthier, Louis Mazerall
and Miss Eva Ray. both of Old Town.
KETCHUM-ENGL Robinson.
May l. by Rev. C. C. Koch, James II.
ketchum of Bridgewater and Miss Alice
NJ. English of Robinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10

Big white polar bears appeared
last winter along the Arctic coasts
in numbers larger than usual, ac-
cording to information sent to Nome
from Cape Prince of Wales to Wal
ter Shields, superintendent OF the
Federal Bureau of Native Education.
To date Eskimo hunters Of the
Wales district have killed Is bears.
This is greater number than were
killed in the Wales country during
the entire winter of 1016-1917.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
AMERICAN
SENATORS WIN
FROM RED SOX In
1O.INNING GAME

Washington. May 9-Two sacrihce
flies. one BY Johnson In the ninth
and another by Foster In the tenth
gave Washington to victory
over Boston here today. The defeat
cost the Red Sox the league leader
ship. Cleveland going ahead by win
ming from Detroit. Ruth made three
doubles a triple and a single in five
times at bat. Score
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
Stalled

A writer in the New York Evening
Post wants a day set aside for re-
turning borrowed books. So far as
our experience goes, all the days in
the year are set aside in that respect,
and are SO thoroughly side-tracked
that they never get on the main line.
Buffalo Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
DIED

OSBORNE-In Belfast. May 6. Capt.
sMALL1n Brewer. May 5, Alfred r.
Small aged 81 years.
PARKER-In Machias. May 5, Charles
c. Parker, aged IS years.
MERRILL-In Neazie, May 8, Mrs
Mary f. Merrill, aged So years.
COCSINS-In Franklin, May ). Mrs.
Mary A. Cousins, aged II years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-10
Weilman to Report June !

s.. Louis, May Carl Weilman,
pitcher for the ST. Louis Americans.
who announced this spring that he
would not play this season on &C
count Of Illness. telegraphed club Of
icials here today he would report for
duty, June J.