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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31
II. S.-Teufonic War News

Secretary of War Baker announced
IN an address at New York in celebra-
tion of Italy day that American infan-
try, American machine gun units. and
American artillery soon would be fight
ing shoulder to shoulder with the Ital-
ians on their front.
One soldier is missing, Ii were In
5ured A. J. McAllister, engineer, was
killed when a nOrth-bound st. Louis
Southwestern train was derailed by
broken angle bar near Garland, Ark.
American air squadrons have en-
gagged in participation with the French
10 bombing operations behind the Ger
man lines. These operations are being
carried out on a very large scale. AT
one time recently 120 allied machines
were flying at the same moment in
bombing work.
Americas first field army-approxi-
mate.y 100000 men-has been formed
In France. 1t is understood to consist
of two army corps of three divisions
each. with Col A. W.. Bjornstad as
chief of staff.
- aess
News Of the death of Ensign Stephen
Potter, United States naval reserves,
who was killed while fighting seven
enemy single-seated airplanes in the
North sea, was received at Washing
ton from the London representative
Iof the committee on public informal
lion Ensign Potter's machine was
shot down in flames.
Cant. James Norman Hall of Colfax
Ia, 1io was brought down behind the
German lines. is alive in a German
hospital, 1t was learned. He il
iwouuGed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31
FRANK WALKER WITH TIGERS
Central League Slugger Seems to
Have Won outfieId Utility Berth
With Detroit Club.

Frank Walker, the Central league
slugger, whom the Tigers tried to
waive out of the big show during the
winter, only to be blocked by the Chi
cago Cubs, now seems to have won
the outfield utility berth with the De-
troit club, which shows that it pays
to look over player well before de-
claring him no good:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31

1902 and the Baltimore Eastern league
team 1903-1906. Detroit drafted Jen-
nings from the Baltimore Eastern
league team. Hughie finished fourth
with the Tigers in 1917. The combi-
nation of Jennings-Cobb is always
rated pennant factor in the Ameri-
can league.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31
Blues Release Giant Rookie.

Two of the rockies secured by Kan
sas City from New York Giants al
ready have been sent down by John
Camel. They are Mike Hogan, a
pitcher, who goes to Joplin, and Pitt,
an outfielder, who has been sent to
Hutchinson. CAMEL also has released
Catchers Troy Agnew and Pat Cal
Inns to Joplin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31

Catcher William Killefer of the
Cubs has been placed in class 1 by the
district draft board and is subject to
immediate call. He registered origin
ally in Van Buren, county, Michigan.
The county board placed Killefer in
class "A on the ground of having a
dependent, as Killefer was married
October s last. The government con-
tested the case and the district board
unanimously overruled the former
classification.
Evan Buren, county is far behind in
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31
Have a Clear Skin.

Make Cuticura Soap your everyday
toilet soap and assist it now and then
by touches of Cuticura Ointment to
soften, soothe and heal. For free
samples address "Cuticura, Dept. x,
Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment % and 5O.-Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31

OLD, ana was the
shortstOp of the
famous pennant-
winning B a l t l.
m ore National
league champions
of 1894, 1895 and
1896. Jennings al
so won t h r e e
American league
C h a m pionships
with the Detroit
Tigers in 1907,
1908 and 1909.
"E-Yah," as he is
called, managed
the Philadelphia
- 7O01
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31
"KNOT HOLE GANG" FREE

The st. Louis Cardinals an
nounce that the "knot hole gang"
feature, free admissions to boy
selects who belong to approved
organizations, will be continued
whether tax has to be paid on
the free tickets given the boys
or not. On the basis of attend
ance of the boys last year it is
figured the tax, If imposed, will
amount to about $1,000. The
club is willing to pay it out of
it's treasury if the internal rev.
enue officers will agree to that
arrangement.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31

it's quota" said Chairman William ID.
Potter. '"The population is heavily
agricultural, class always favored
in exemptions, so Killefer's NUMBER
will be reached early. Any man who
can peg to second as he can will be
far more valuable in throwing hand
grenades into the German lines. He
can make his hits count"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31
News of the
Week Cut
Down for
Busy Readers
Domestic


iowa. nine in Wisconsin and one In
Illinois in storm that swept over these
three states. In Iowa the storm reach-
ed its greatest velocity at Boone. Inc
heaviest death list in Wisconsin was
at Lone Rock Damage to property
and crops in Iowa is estimated far III
excess of $1,OOOOO0, while in Wiscon-
sin the loss is likely to reach Sl'ooo'-
900.
Lieut.. William Alexander Fleet or
the Grenadier guards was killed IN
action May IS. He was a son OF the
late Col. A. F. Fleet of Culver, Ind,
and Mrs. Fleet of Atlanta, Ga.
Three ST. Louis socialist publications
announced their suspension. They are:
The Social Builder, formerly known as
the National Rip Saw; the Paladin, Il
weekly, and the Melting Pot, month
~.
Thomas J. Mooney was resentenced
at San Francisco to hang on May 20
as a result of his conviction on nrst-
degree murder charge growing out ol
the bomb explosion, which killed ten
persons in 1916.
Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes, charged
with violation of the espionage act'
was convicted by jury in the federal
court at Kansas City, Mo-, upon all
three counts in the indictment against
her. The conviction carries heavy
penalties of Imprisonment.
Federal Agent c. X. Berge was sent
out to get Jess G. Wilson, Chicago
draft evader. He caught up with Will
son near Spanish Fort, Ala. Wilson
said: "Pn kill anybody who tries TO
come after me-" Berge drew his re-
yolver and shot Wilson dead.
Steel ships completed thus far IN
May exceeded the output of any pre-
yious month in the history of the ship
ping board. The total output up to
and including May % was 30 vessels
OF 174,661 tons.
The general assembly of the Pres
byterian church voted at Columbus,
o., to hold its 1919 convention in st.
Louis. Philadelphia and Atlantic City
were the other principal contenders.
German women in the United States
70 Stp chiefs OF
police or pOstmasters between June
II and 20, under regulations issued
at Washington by the department OF
justice.
Miss Gretna Fetzer, a schoolteacher
daughter of Henry Fetzer, banker OF
Sturgeon Bay, and Raymond Maple
dinski drowned when their automobile
plunged into the river at Manitowoc
Wis. 3d.
Lieuts. Latham Polk of New York
city and Spencer Charles Williams OF
Buffalo were killed at Gerstner field
when two airplanes collided at an alti
tude of 5000 feet, 1t was announced al
Lake Charles, La.
Count James MinottO, sOn-in-law OF
l.. f. Swift, the Chicago packer was
rushed out of Chicago for an intern
ment camp at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
following the refusal of the federal
courts to grant him his freedom on
writ of habeas corpus. He will re-
main at the internment camp until the
end of the war unless the federal
courts reverse themselves.
The United States ship Wakfva, 6
converted yacht, was sunk in Euro
pean waters in a collision on May 2
with a loss of two men. Joseph NJ
Farley, Chicago, and w. D. White o
Gloucester, Mass, were the men lost
Bearing an important report OF
the Russian situation from Ambassa
dor Francis, James G. Bailey, first as
sistant secretary to the American EN-
bassy at Vologda, arrived at Pacific
port.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31
Sawyer Joins MiIlers.

Carl Sawyer, who was pulling hia
annual "stay on the Coast" stuff, final
" concluded to return to the Minneap-
oils Millers and will join the team, &C
cording to Minneapolis report.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31
Base Running Championship.

The base-running championship of
the league this year will undoubtedly
be fought between Max Carey of Pitts
burgh and George Burns of New York.
They are still the best stealers in the
Tener circuit.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31
Kauff Lonqino for Khaki.

Benny Kauff is said to be longing
for the khaki. His call in the draft is
not due until late In the summer, but
he is said to be contemplating an en-
hstment.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31
Ri,,x purteII With Indians.

I. Billy Purtell, former infielder of the
White Sox and Red Sox, who became
free agent with the disbanding Of
the Montreal International league club,
may join the Indianapolis Indians.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31
Libby, McNeill & Libby, Chicago
Paradoxical.

He-"I see where we may expect
another coal famine" She-"Dhen
we will have hot times this winter"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31
Claude Thomas Is Signed.

Claude Thomas, star left-handed
pitcher, has signed contract with the
Minneapolis team of the American as
ISOLATION.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31
HUGH JENNINGS AS MANAGER
Won Three American League Cham.
pionships With Detroit Tigers in
1907, '08 and 'Oe.

Hugh Jennings, manager of the De-
troit Americans, is forty-seven years
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31

Man is one of the few animals slow
TO recognize kindness.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31

Home, in it's analysis, is not an an
Choir, but the whole harbor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31

Sometimes a train of thoughts gets
ditched because it lacks the proper
terminal facilities.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31
Washington

Unlimited power to draft men with
in the ages prescribed by the selective
service act was granted Secretary of
War Baker by the house military af-
fairs committee. The committee adopt
ed an amendment to the military bill
allowing the president to take any
number of men in any fiscal year I'M
der the present draft law, observing
the order of classification.
A reduction of ten cents a ton In
government-fxed prices for bitumin-
Gus coal was announced by the fuel
administration as result of the agree
ment under which the railroads will
pay the fixed price for coal and aban-
don the practice of giving preferential
car service to mines furnishing rail-
road fuel. al
The house election committee, in the
contest Of T. J. Steele against Repre-
sentative George G. Scott of the Elev-
enTh Iowa district, reported Scott
properly elected.
Railroad transportation charges
must be paid in advance after July 1,
under an order issued by Director Gen
eral McAdoo abolishing the present
system by which many large shippers
and consignees are given credit on
their freight bills for weeks or months.
a 4 -
Every railroad president in the
United States was relieved from ac-
| tive duty as executive manager of his
road by Director General McAdoo. He
will appoint federal director for
each road, responsible only to the rail
road administration.
! Disclosure that the United States
government has gathered evidence In
this country Of conspiracies between
Irish Sim Fein leaders and German
agents to precipitate rebellion in Ire.
land was followed by announcement
| that government agents have uncov.
cred similar German intrigue with 9th.
er nationallstic groups In the United
States. German money. it was said
has been used to finance agitation
among negroes and among Firms, Lith
uanians and other of the so-called .'op
| pressed nationalitieS. g
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31

Misrule is bad enough, but Mrs.-rule
5 wOrse-so O married man says.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31

General Eichhorn, German COM
mander in Ukrainia, has received
message from Berlin saying that if
call for assistance is made by General
Skoropadsky, Prussian regiments will
be sent to crush any Instruction.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-31

The house election committee, in the
contest Of T. J. Steele against Repre-
sentative George G. Scott of the Elev-
enIn Iowa district, reported Scott
properly elected
The Republican journal., 1918-07-11

Don't forget that dollar shoe sale at the
Dinsmore Store next Thursday morning.
Unclaimed letters remaining in the
Belfast post office for the week ending
July 9th. Ladies-Madeline Libby, Fran
ces Richie. Gentlemen-Ivan Kimball,
j. H. NeWstead.
Part of the July order of Surgical
Dressings has been received and work
has been resumed on the old schedule,
that is with classes on Monday, Wednes-
day, Thursday and Saturday afternoons
and Tuesday evening. 1t is hoped that as
many as can do so will assist in this work.
With the stringent supervision of the
coal situation and the supply of dry wood
practically exhausted the outlook for en-
tertainment for our people through the
winter months is not very bright That
we need entertainment Ia let down from
the strain of the tines is recognized by
all, and by the request of the U. S. Gov
eminent the Chautauqua Units will be
sent out as usual this summer, not only
TO entertain but to give information on
things the Government wants people to
know. The Belfast Community Chau-
tauqua will open July Gath on school
common with its Big Patriots Program
of 5 days 90 entertainments with an
extra hour each morning for the children.
We expect to make big success of our
meetings this season and give the "Chau-
tauqua Idea" a permanent place in our
community life. Tickets are now On sale
and going like hot cakes, and if you wish
to see and hear this great program buy
your season ticket now as we expect to
sell out the tent In personal letter
from General Superintendent Pinney he
says, "Chautauqua is having the best
year in it's history" Tickets on sale at
James Howes', Mrs. Essie Carries and H.
H. COMBS. A large number of workers
are also making a canvass of the city.
Buy your ticket now.-CHARLES E.
RHOADES, Chairman Ticket Committee.
The Republican journal., 1918-07-11

. Don't forget that dollar shoe sale at the
Dinsmore Store next Thursday morning
June gave us six clear days, nine in
which rain fell and the rest overcast.
July 4th was the only clear day of the
first week in July. There have been five
days of rain and the rest dismal and
dreary.
Sunday afternoon, June I'd last, at the
First congregational Unitarian) Parish
church, of Medfield, Mass, exercises
were held for the dedication of bronze
tablet, placed in the church auditorium
by the daughters of the late Rev. and
Mrs. John Arthur Savage who served
that parish faithfully during the years
1892 1907. Mr.. Savage was the minister
of the First Parish of Belfast, during the
years 1884-1892.
SOUTH BELFAST. Mrs. Leo G. Her.
rick and two children Lucena and Francis,
who have been visiting relatives and
friends in Somerville, Mass, returned
home last week.. Master Kenneth Collins
of Northport went to Winthrop, Mass,
July 4th, to visit his mother, Mrs. A. L.
Collins. Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Cookson of
Newport were guests last week at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. M. |. Stevens, in
Northport.. 80. Misses Eulalia and Verna
Greenlaw of Northport left Wednesday,
July Sd, for Ipswich, Mass, where they
have employment through the summer
months. Mr.. and Mrs. George Sher-
man of Northport are receiving congratu-
lations on the birth of a son, George Lee
land Mr. George E. Curtis and family
went to Searsmont, July End, where they
attended a Union meeting of Knox and
Waldo county Pomona Oranges. ..... Miss
Airline Wadlin was weekend guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Wadlin
in Northport... Misses Una Greenlaw
and Essie Piper left last Monday for Nor
tana where they are going to attend a
summer school, and later plan to teach in
the public schools of that State.
The Republican journal., 1918-07-11
Don't forget that dollar shoe sale at the
Dinsmore Store next Thursday morning.

Don't forget that dollar shoe sale at the
Dinsmore Store next Thursday morning.
Theodore C. Bramhall, b. H. S. 10, en-
tered the employment of The City Ma
tional Bank of Belfast last Monday as
teller.
Alton Andrews employed in the Frost
shipyard, met with an accident last Fri
day that will confine him to his home for
some time. While assisting in hosting
planks he fell striking his side on jack
spinal column and he was also severely
bruised.
Miss Cathleen Colcord entertained at
her home on Northport avenue last Fri
day evening in honor of her classmates
of B. H. S. 10, the Misses Una Greenlaw
and Essie Piper, who left last Monday
for Billings, Mont, where they will at
tend the Rosebud summer school. Both
young ladies plan to teach in Montana,
where they have relatives. The Colcord
home was made attractive with the class
colors, green and white, in combination
with rosebuds of varied hues. The guests
of honor were presented with B. H. S.
rings from their classmates present and
also with letters to be opened after their
arrival at Billings.
Mr. and Mrs. Willard A. johnson en-
tertained party of sixteen on the Allyn
street shore Friday afternoon in honor
of their daughter Lila, who with her
husband, Mr.. A. D. Allen, and daughters,
Lila and Beulah of Lewiston, is visiting
in the city for short time. An old
fashioned clam bake was feature of the
party, and most delicious luncheon with
coffee made over fire on the shore was
served. Mrs. Francis x. Pendleton and
Mrs. George H. Darby assisted the host
ess in entertaining Miss Lila Allen, who
graduated in June from the Jordan High
school in Lewiston, will enter Farming
ton Normal school this fall.
The Republican journal., 1918-07-11
The DinSrnOre Store

Don't forget that dollar shoe sale at the
Dinsmore Store next Thursday morning
The Helping Hand Society will give
10-cent social in the Baptist vestry to-
morrow, Friday, evening when an inter-
esting program is announced.
The Camp Fire Girls of the First Parish
CUnitarian) church with their guardian
Mrs. A. E. Wilson, left Tuesday morning
for Pitchers Pond, where they will be
guests for the remainder of the week of
Mrs. James H. Howes at the Pines.
| Red Cross members are again remind
ed that all membership dues of those who
| became members in the June drive last
year were due July list. It will lessen
greatly the work of the officers if each
/ member who wishes to renew would
bring or send her dues to the room on
Main street, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs
day or Friday afternoons.
| Louis j. West, for the past year prin-
cipal of the Belfast High school, tender
ed his resignation last Saturday to Supt.
E. E. Roderick. He resigns here to take
like position in Waterville. All who
know Principal West regret the severe
loss the school has sustained. The city
also loses good citizen. He came here
from Newton, Mass, where he had
taught since graduating from Harvard
College.
| Rev. Merritt A. Farren, corresponding
secretary of the Boston Seaman's Friend
Society, was in Belfast recently, on
short visit. The society he represents is
doing good deal of work among the
young boys employed on the transports
and Mr.. Farren urges all who have maya
zines, etc., to send them to the Belfast
Library to be forwarded to Boston. In
the summer of 1896 Mr.. Farren occupied
the pulpit of the Congregational church at
North Belfast.
Herbert j. Brown of Portland, State
Director of the w. S. S. and his assistant,
Mr.. Sanderson of Portland, were in Bel
fast Tuesday in the interest of the drive
Morris L. Slugg, the Waldo County di-
rector, reported 10 of the rs towns with
full quotas, Waldo and Lincolnville, hav-
) ing recently reported, making a good
comparative showing. The State direc-
tors with Mr.. Slugg urged that special
effort be continued in Belfast and Sears
port, as the former has only 500, 900 of its
quota of sl66, 1000
! The War Departm ent through the Pub
lie Safety Committee wishes to ascertain
if any resident in Waldo county, who has
visited France, Germany, Belgium OF
Luxembourg, has photographs, drawings
or descriptions of buildings, bridges and
towns in the localities now occupied by
Germany, or on the German frontier,
, with which they are willing to part. If
the Public Safety Committee, and they
will be forwarded to the War Department
!, at Washington. We are also notified
that it is absolutely necessary for a
speedy termination of the war that all
available shipping space be utilized for
carrying munitions, soldiers and such ar
ticles as will contribute to the health and
comfort of our soldiers. In consequence
of the War Departments desire to mini
mize all waste, the Postal Department
, has been advised that only such articles
may be sent to soldiers overseas as have
been requested in writing by the soldier,
and the request approved by his regiment
al commander or higher ranking officer.
The Republican journal., 1918-07-11

Em-fa-get that dollar shoe sale at the
lmrare Store next Thursday morning.
~. Nartn Church Sewing Circle will
nsa Wednesday afternoon, July 18th,
w5 Mss Lucy A. E. Palmer, Miller
stree
l-as the months of July, August and
SEPTEMBER Aurora Rebekah Lodge will
nse only on the fourth Tuesday of each
n-ta
Mss Harriet Hatch fell on the stone
lo8tfF al her home at Citypoint last
lgsdaF and received severe injuries,
SlclWli confine her to the house for
Uns weeks.
North BELFAST. Regular services
VII be held at the church next Sunday
nn1G and evening. The evening ser
Voc was given up last Sunday on account
lie weather and the history-travel
XIX Inc Smallest Among the Allies"
VII If gwen next Sunday evening.
a Who have adm ired the symmetrical
"'at tee On the front lawn of the Lii
N'rg will be interested to learn that it
adogled as the "yellow tree" and its
'Da regularity is that it blossoms once
~'o'lt ten years. 1t is now in bloom,
~' second time in it's existence. The
~"eIs are raceme and resemble the
The Republican journal., 1918-07-11
News of Belfast.
,rv ADVERTISEMENT rs.

1 .psmoIe Store announces that its
05 sSs- Sale will begin Thursday
I0D' mly 18th, when they will place
Foe pairs of shoes for men, wom-
EOf '5p j.Iiren at one dollar pair.
..>.,, england Telephone and Tele-
I1' oi.es an announcement regard
gssL Election of slow accounts.
U. Name furnishing Co. have refrig
u. - lam $40 to S45. They carry the
tfalo- BALDWIN refrigerator with every
1aIlO' men, for insulation and santa
W.. r. 9znobscot Bay Electric Co. give a
Us ist Of what can be done with an
ll'- --iU at the cost of six cents an
|s@g perate
/ .s. rabe property for sale on High
,,s' lnluire at this office.
4 s-.,4..s Market offers second hand
|c3l04. ior ale.
Gooihue has just received a car
the Oakland Sensible Six cars.
E. a cars $3.50, including freight and
IVA
r...t " Mayo offers for sale a Nc
,.,.. moving machine for only S12.
ri Tillev has for sale a Chevrolet
.,,..-e- with electric lights and starter.
srals G Cottrell gives notice re-
|o,la. logging chain taken from Mrs.
Ii sl Philips IN 1916.
s..-I.f far position wanted as cook
|ch, a.ls5Nork.
IRE. Jones advertises the New Per-
..,+- r.. stoves with one, two, three
.3ftr burners and ovens for the same.
csmre q Wells has for sale a kitchen
and. ,at!gerator and other household
g1ces
ST. s5, for whip lost. Finder please
bsys The Journal office or Jackson &
Hall store
Rs7a H Whitcomb publishes caution
mce
I'll, waldo County Hospital wants
g0r.4H l. NoIh by tue udy VI HOui, dlSo
pg 1lisss
r5gar n Sawyer and N. May Sawyer
uase aalJ of thanks,
}N kerson, Swanville, advertises
|n3rsqobiIe inner tube lost.
The family Of the late Peter F. WEIGH
|absl oard of thanks.>
Ne 51ofram at Colonial Theater for
week
l5- hoard of State assessors give notice
| IA I-s wll be at the Court House, Bel
h July 23Fd at 9 a. m.
LLonmunity Chautauqua advertises
ms The attractions for Belfast July
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