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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
ALBION

Earle Smiley Of Philadelphia has
been visiting his brother Carroll the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Robinson
we're callers Sunday at E. A. Bes-
sey's.
Miss Evelyn Sennett is Ill with the
grip.
Mr. Peasley of Benton was SUN
dav guest at Milton Chalmers.
". B. Robinson has recently pur-
chased an auto truck.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Higgins have
moved into the Will Norton house.
Harold Davis Of Providence, r. L.,
has been visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. w. L. Davis.
The Red Cross knitters furnished
each OF the four men that were
drafted from this town with a
sweater and two pairs Of stockings.
The Besse High School contributed
money for the comfort kits. The
bows were very grateful to them for
their work.
Chester Elliott, Carroll Smiley and
Raymond Whitaker left Monday
morning for Camp Devens, where
they have been called to serve their
country.
Everett Brown will leave May 3
for Fort Slocum. New York.
SOrTH-Mrs. Orrin Trask has
been assisting Mrs. Harry Crommett
with her homework for the past
week.
Miss Mabel Higgins and Miss
Frances Higgins and sister, Mrs.
Walter Cuimby. called Thursday aft
ernoon on Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Marks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Verne Farris and
children, who have been stopping in
China this past winter. were week
end guests with Mrs. Farris mother,
Mrs. Clara Whitaker.
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Higgins and
children called Thursday afternoon
on Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Marks.
Mrs. Sarah Mclaughlin is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Eva Hussey. Of
Albion Corner. at this writing.
Quite a number from this place at
tended the box sociable at Quaker
Hill school house Friday night Of last
week.
Miss Ruth Marks passed Saturday
afternoon with Mrs. Susie McLaugh-
lin.
Mrs. Hannah Spaulding called
Saturday on Mrs. Orrin Trask and
Mrs. Chas. Trask
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Kelley and
Mrs. Ina Marston and son Willard
called Sunday afternoon on Mr.. and
Mrs. Orrin Trask.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

BY WAR DEPT.

Washington. April 3o-The follow
ing appointments were announced on
Monday by the War department.:
Second lieutenants, Aviation Sec
ton, Signal Reserve Corps Notifying
Franz I. Burkett. 1877 Middle street,
Portland, Me; Folliard L. Fillmore. s
Irving street. Boston: Henry NJ. JOY
Gorham. Me: Clarence K. Seeley,
Lynn; Israel r. Sheldon, Spring
street, Westerly, r. l.; William FL
lott Whitney, rs Marlboro street,
Boston.
First lieutenant, chaplain, National
Army, Roberts Williams, Quarter
masters Corps, American Expedi-
tionary Forces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
Edward =. Barney Of Powna,

Edward Francis Barney, aged n
fownars only drafted man, who was
70 have left Tuesday morning with
me Maine contingent, died on Mon
day. Mr.. Barney was taken II, ahor,
week ago and sank rapidly. A go
suitation Of physicians was held 90
y was decided that he was snfrertn.
I'm poisoning following an attack
=. me grip last winter. He was for
aHa an engineer living in Portland
r.,.s moved 70 Pownal four years ago
p.- ms parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
I'y he was TO have been married
~ INC !. Dr. n D. Hyde Of Freenort
nc s amending physician. a few davs
80. notihed the Cumberland COUNT
49,. board Of the serious con
o'non Of the young man. con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Will the following ladies serve as
directresses OF the Red Cross work at
the .work room for the month OF May:
Friday. May 8. Mrs. Pishon and Mrs.
Stewart y Tuesday, May Z. Mrs. Brick
EFT and Mrs. Stevens: Friday. May
10. Mrs. Lowell and Mrs. S. s. Web
ster; Tuesday. May IA. Mrs. Stinson
ndlMrs. harrington: Friday. May II.
MrsiHolwaysnd Mrs. vickery: Tues
day.t May n. Mrs. White and Mrs.
liREiokAtt: aEE1day..Alay. "a. Mrs. LoYell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
2 OF SCHOONER
MARGIE TURNER
ARE PICKED UP

Portland, Me, April So.-Abraham
Norwood of Portland and Carl White
of South Portland. members of the
crew OF the schooner Margie Turner.
who disappeared April IS. while fish
ing off Georges banks. were picked
up by the Gloucester fishing schooner
Waldo L. Stream, according to word
received today. No details of their
experiences were given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

William Moore OF New York, a fed
eral shoe inspector at the c. A Eaton
shoe factory on Gage street, has
hired the r. n. Pernette bungalow at
Reyes landing. Cobbosseecontee. for
the summer. and will occupy it with
his wife and son. Mr.. Moore has also
secured a small motor boat for use on
the lake, and is planning for a good
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
Smith School II; Lincoln 10

The Smith school baseball team
won from Lincoln Tuesday afternoon
on the Capital park diamond by the
narrow margin of one run. the score
being II TO 10. The Smith battery
was Brennan and Griffith and that of
Lincoln Charles McCauley and John
McCauley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
Turner M c lheny

Granville Turner and Miss Clara
McElheny. both of this city. were
married at the Methodist parsonage
at o'clock Tuesday evening. Rev.
w. j. Layton officiating. The happy
couple left on the Pullman train for
Boston and other parts of Massachu-
sets, and will make their home in
this city upon their return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

The following circular letter from
headquarters. National Home for D. v.
S. is hereby published for the informa-
ton and guidance Of all concerned:
Headquarters, National Military Home
Ohio, April q, 1918
Subject: Care of Clothing
1t is the intention TO utilize the blue
clothing on hand by repairing and keep
ing in the best possible condition to the
farthest extent possible To this end
your attention is invited to the need of
extra care in keeping clothing clean. AS
the clothing grows older it will be more
difficult and require greater care on the
part Of company commander and the
inspecting officer, and every effort
should he made to have members turn
in clothing for cleaning.
BY authority Of the President Board Of
Managers.
(Signed) C. W. WADSWORTH."
The instructions given in the above
letter are very important and will be
constantly enforced in evefy possible
way by all officers and others having 20
do with clothing of members.
The branch is equipped with a modern
dry cleaning plant and facilities for re-
pairing clothing. The previous good
record in this matter It is expected will
be exceeded. BY order Of Colonel VIII
liam ?. Hurley, Governor. Official: E.
l.. Clark. Adjutant and INSPECTOR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

The auto .fre truck responded to a
still alarm .at 1925 Tuesday forenoon
from the. house at CO Chapel street
owned by Wallace Diplock and occu-
pied by, s. Ramsdell. The trouble
was, due ito the overturning Of a kero-
sene. stove and the fire had been ex-
tinguished,at't the time that the truck
arrived. No damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

A. j. Parry OF Medford Mace
was in town Wednesday.
John Clarey of Ra.h was In +our
sunday to attend the funeral of his
nephew, George c. Erskine.
Mrs Cora Tarbox, who has been
passing the winter In Boston, has
returned home.
.. W. Campbell and daughter Of
North Newcastle were at Parsons
Bend Sur day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
Harrington Grammar School g; St.
Mary's School 2

The harrington Grammar school
team defeated the St. Mary's school
team Yesterday afternoon on the Far
rington diamond on Stone street, in
game of baseball that was a little too
one-sided to be interesting. the final
score being Harrington Q, ST. Mary's
.. The Harrington battery was Clary
and Austin. St Mary's battery not
given
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Harold Brown who had for the past
few days been a patient at the Au-
gusta General hospital because of
severe burns received on his right
hand and foot, together with other
injuries, while at work in the power
station OF the Central Maine Power
Co, was taken yesterday to his home
IN Clinton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Friends Of Mrs. Chester Messer.
who has been Ill since Sunday night
at her home on Winter street and a
portion Of the time very i'll, will be
glad to learn that yesterday she was
reported to be improving, although
still confined to her bed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Augusta Democrats about 40 in
number-members Of the city COM
mittee and the campaign committee
held n conference Tuesday evening at
Hotel North, on plans for the coming
State campaign
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Cowie returned
Monday from a week end auto trip -
Bangor where they were guests OF
Mrs. Cowie's parents. Mr.. Cowie re-
ports the roads to be in good condi-
ton except for few rough spots be-
tween Augusta and Waterville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
ALMA
Geo. c. Erskins,

George G. Erskine died at his
home Thursday morning after
long illness. A Masonic funeral was
held Sunday afternoon at his late
home and was largely attended. He
leaves his wife, three sons and one
daughter. Rev. ". y. Leuellen off,
ciated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

The minstrel show given on Mon
day night in Odd Fellows hall. under
the auspices of the North Church
Guild, for the benefit Of the local
chapter of Red Cross. was a great
success and notwithstanding the
night was stormy. there was large
attendance The circle was made ur
as follows: Mrs. Thomas E. Bowker,
Mrs Leroy A. Weber. Mrs. E. ).
Pitcher. Mrs. Arthur Murch. Miss
Katherine E. Brier. E. S. Pitcher,
Frank R. Keene. Frank A. Nye. Earl
Talbot, John Parker. Miss Sabra
Dyer and Samuel Adams were the IN
terlocutors and the ends were Miss
Alice Simmons, Mrs. F. A. Nye, NJ. Q.
Dickey and Charles A. Hammons
The girls in the circle wore white
gowns and hats with red, white AMI
blue shoulder sashes and hat bands,
the fellows wearing white trousers
and dark blue coats. The interiocu-
tors were in evening clothes while
the end ladies wore costumes Of black
and yellow and the men, white dre3s
suits with red facings. The stage
decorations We're in the national col
ors. During the opening overture Mr.
Dickey and Miss Simmons entered IN
an aeroplane the other two in a SUB
marine the ingenious contraptions
making great hit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Hon. and Mrs. W. II. Gannett have
returned to their home in this city
after having for two months past
been the guests of their daughter.
Mrs F. II. Faruum AT San Diego, Cal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Richard Williams, who some time
ago suffered a paralytic stroke and
who had for awhile been receiving
treatment at the Augusta General
hospital. was removed yesterday to
his home on Weston street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
COOPER's MILLS

mere will be service a. ~,
list church Sunday evening =. Da p
dno,e 80 me service will be con-
quoted by Miss A. j. Gwynn Of Hai
lowell. u nal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Mrs. Helen Faulknham Of Win
throp was admitted Tuesday to the
Augusta General hospital for treat
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Longfellow
have moved from this city to Skowhe
gan. AT present they are making
their home with Mrs, Longfellow's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmore Withee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Herbert Damren has been appoint
ed as a member Of the Board of Reg
istration to succeed Charles Holt,
who has removed to Winthrop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01


257175 caor
Medicine is five nourishng than equal quantity
nourshing milk
do
wea and
wholesome ooda
medicine. Begin taking tocayAdv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Frank Meigs an
nounce the engagement Of their
daughter, Dora to DR.. Carl d. Hutch
inSon of SkOWhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Funeral services for the late
Charles II. Durham will be held at 4
o'clock Thursday afternoon from the
home, IS Chapel street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
CASUALTIES OF
BRITISH IN APRIL

London, April 3o.-British casual
ties reported in April reached to-
tai Of 52475. divided as follows:
Killed. or died Of wounds: Officers.
1921; men 1928.
Wounded or missing: Officers. 744.:
men, 35.684.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Frank Dow of Kent's Hill was
Tuesday the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Perley NJ. Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

and Mrs. Stevens; Tuesday. May %,
Mrs Cooper and Mrs. Stewart; Fri
day, May 81, Mrs. Stinson and Mrs.
Pettengill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Nelson Goodale Of Oakland is visit
ing his daughter Mrs. Walter NJ. San
born Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Major ] F. Belford Of the Canadi-
ar Artillery. who had been in the city
for the past few days. was called
Tuesday to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Mrs. Peter Lambert. 26 Court street,
went Tuesday to Lewiston to recci"e
surgical treatment at a local hos
pital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Asa NJ Gilman ar
rived Tuesday afternoon for visit
with Madison Gilman, Cushman
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Although the complete reports Ct
casualties sustained in the recent
heavy fighting in France and Bel
GUM apparently have not vet been
made, marked increase is shown in
April figures. The total in March was
1900, the smallest in several months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Mrs. \. L. Drummond and her
brother, r. W. Lonsley, left on the
lo52 Pullman Tuesday night for Up
ton. MISS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

James D. Riley. a Bangor attor-
ney, was visitor Tuesday in the
Capital City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
SIDNEY
Goes Over tho Top,

NORTH-The town of Sidney goes
over the top in the Third Liberty
Loan with a total subscription now
at hand of $4,000. which exceeds
her quota of $1,000 by more than
half. Much credit is due the com
mittee, H. G. Hammond. w. p. LYON
ana I. 5. Taylor, with their assist
ants, for their untiring efforts and
satisfactory results. A flag raising
in honor of the victory will be held
in Grange hall Saturday evening.
May 4, with Hon. Fred w. Clair of
Waterville as speaker Patriotic
singing with Mobiles Orchestra will
make up the program. Refresh
ments will be furnished at the close
OF tho meeting by the ladies of the
Sidney Auxiliary Of the Red Cross.
Sidney Grange will hold an all-day
meeting Thursday, May .. A baked
bean dinner will be served. Those
not already solicited please bring
bread and pastry. The afternoon
meeting will be open to the public
and A. J.. Deering of Augusta will
speak in behalf Of the Boys and
Girls Agricultural Club, and an or
ganization of the same is hoped for.
The schools will be allowed a halt
holiday in order that the pupils may
attend.
Mrs. Fred Creed will entertain the
neighborhood meeting of the Sidney
Auxiliary Wednesday afternoon
Mrs. John H. Field. who has been
passing two weeks with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Elmer Morse Of Lynn,
Mass. returned home Sunday.
Mrs. William Potter of Boston is
passing few weeks with her sister,
Mrs. Fred f. Blake
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ward left
Saturday afternoon for Hallowell,
where they visited over Sunday in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Miss Nella Merrick of Waterville,
has returned to her home after a visit
with relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ST0REOF FOOD VALUE
Scientists Prove Father Johns Medic;,,
Is Five Times Mere Nourishing Than Man,
Common Foods We Eat.

That Father Johns Medicine contains vast s.or
Of food value and strength building, energy-pro
ducng elements is established by recent scients,
tests. This rich nourshm is in a form which 4,
more easily taken by the system than the commo,
foods eat and has many times greater food yalua
When a scientist states the food value OF An,
product he does in terms of "calories' which M
defines the amount of heat used to raise the tenn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
Mrs. Ellen Dow

The remains Of Ellen. widow Il
John Dow Of Cambridge, Mass, were
brought to Belfast and on Tuesday
morning taken to North Searsport
for burial. Mrs. Dow is survived by
one son Forrest of Cambridge and by
a daughter, Mrs. James McQue OF
Somerville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
BELFAST
Funeral Of Late Israel Wood
bury-Red Cross Minstrel a
Success-Local Folks Take

Funeral services were held Tuesday
for Israel Woodbury. Of Morrill,. who
died Saturday at the age Of s. years.
Mr.. Woodbury. was prominent farm
er. a very intelligent and well-to-do
man. Keeniy Interested in the af-
fairs Of the town and county. He IS
survived by his wife and two dauGh-
tiers, Mrs. Adelbert Paul and Mrs.
Herbert Wentworth. both Of Morrill,
and by several grandchildren, Of
whom one. Lemuei Woodbury., lived
with him. Three sons are deceased.
He was the son Of the late James H.
and Eunice Cross Woodbury.. Fu-
neral services were held at o'clock
Rev Nathan Hunt officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
George r. cloush

The death of George r. Clough &C.
Cured in the hospital here Tuesday
forenoon. He was born in Bucksport
a bout S. years ago. He enlisted in Co.
D, 18th Pa. Cav. March "a. 1861, and was
discharged at Winchester. Va, July 70.
1866. He was a resident of Canada for
several years and came to this Home
from Ponoka. Alberta county. Sept. %,
1916 He is survived by a widow, Clara
S. Clough of Hampton, and a daughter.
Miss Laura Clough of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
PALERMO

EAST-Mrs. I. y. Quigg and son
Clement and John c. Tibbetts
were callers at Woodbury. Tibbetts
! Wednesday evening.
Miss Belle Tobey and brother
! Tibbetts Wednesday evening.
H. 3. Leeman has this week been
finishing saving with his engine the
woodpiles in this place and moved
his engine to Liberty, where he will
do some saving.
Lewis Day and Oscar Turner have
been moving hay from Washington.
Miss Ruby Erurner. who has en-
ployment in Augusta, came home
Saturday. returning Sunday. Her
mother, Mrs. E. G. Turner. accom-
panied her back, where she will visit
relatives in Augusta and Portland
Miss Sylvia Tibbetts went Sunday
/ to Branch Mills, where she will as
fouseWork.
H. NJ. Lenfest Of North Washing
ton was a business caller at 0. S.
Turner's recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rinaldo Carr are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of son.
c. c. Dunn is at F. G. Moore's,
putting in hay carrier
Mr.. and Mrs. William Tobey and
Mrs. A. J. Tobey were at home for
the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Trask and
family were Sunday guests of Mr..
Arfh 7 or
China. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Choate
of Augusta were also guests of Mr..
HalIowell.
BRANCH MILLS-Mr. and Mrs.
F. A. Doe and family were calling
on friends and relatives in the place
Sunda.f
Mrs Bert Keller from Augusta is
at F. r. Shorey's caring for her
father, +. d. Shorey
Miss Lizzie Parmenter is in the
place calling on friends and rela-
tives.
Mary Turner who has been assist
ing Mrs. g. Q. Dove with her work
for the past two weeks, has returned
home
Merl Haskell, who was drafted a
short time ago. has been called and
started from Augusta for Camp
Devens, Mass, Tuesday. April 80.
Mr.. Moody of W-hitefeld is in the
place visiting his daughter, Mrs.
Nettie Moody.
Arthur Tweedie was visiting
friends in the place Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Helen Worthng attended the
funeral of her cousin Miss Edith
keay, in Albion Wednesday of last
week
Mrs. f. s. Kitchin. who has been
caring for Mrs. Harold Kitchin. re- !
turned home Sunday Silvia Tib- /
betts is now assisting with the work. !
The reception given Mr. and Mrs. |
James Tobey on their return from |
New York by the Grange last Thurs |
gay evening was a pleasant event |
An excellent supper was served and |
me time was enjoyed.
Palermo has gone over the top in |,
the Liberty Loan quota and earned |
ner honor flag which was raised ,
mere last Saturday Palermo was
asked to raise $4,000 but has already !
raised S740O and $500 more Is prom !
ised' which will double the quota |
asked for
Kew. Mr.. Wakefield from Windsor
VIII preach at the church here mex, ,
sunday at go o'clock. All are cor
daily invited
The church corporation will hold
its annual business meeting M tba |
church next Wednesday. May 1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Ed Knowles Of Belgrade was
caller Tuesday in this city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-08
This Man Right.
AmxjO11S TO Fight

Bismarck. N. D., July S.---''we need
this man in the army. He's a real
American If he is not legally citk
zen" said Adtutant General Fraser
when he passed over a letter from
Martin N. Mosni, Bohemian, subject
OF the Austrian Gear Karl, who is SO
anxious to get into the game with
the Americans, against his master
and the latter's allies. that he has
made journey all the way from
Hope to Bismarck to place his case
before the adjutant general, and
since his return home has constantly
bombarded General Fraser with let
ters.
II wish you, would let me know
what chance If any l. stand Of get
ting in the United States army, be-
cause I am getting more and more
restless every day, and every time
they send a bunch of boys from this
county 1t makes me almost cry"
writes Mosnj. But I suppose you
know what kind Of feeling it is
to see all the young boys going away
to fight for the best flag in all this
world. And. another thing, I don't
feel as though / was a man, and then
some Of the people around here say
that I claimed exemption on the,
grounds that am not citizen, and
that certainly makes me feel like
two cents"