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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14
French town
IS READY FOR
U. S. OFFICERS

Headquarters Of the American Army
in Central France. jan. 13.-Nby The
Associated Press. -f;ver5t hing is now
in readiness Tor the american inva-
siou," which begins This afternoon
when the advance guard of officers
and mon of tho lines Of communion :
ton department VIII arrive from IA
ris The problem oi housing each of
The hundreds of men adequately, white
probably not yet completely solved
nevertheless has been arranged prnyi-
si"nally.
Hotel for Stenographers
The Hnding Of quarters for even the
highest officers has been chid'S pla \
FOR the major ana his assistants as
compared ia the trouble they have had
and still are having to arrange salts
iactorilN for approximately 100 young
French women who are coming here
10 continue their work as clerks and
enographerS. An entire hotel prob
ably will be reserved for them and
here they Will live with the officers of
the Young Moments Christian Associ-
alton as chaperons and companions.
The parents OF these young women
Were lLath TO allow them to leave
Paris until they were absolutely salts
fed they would he Given the fullest
protection and care.
Representatives Of the Young Wo-
mons Christian Association arrived
Continued on Page 4-Col s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14
THE WEATHER

Forecast; Fair Monday and prob
ably Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14
Executives of III Roads
Would Have 1t Continue
Only During War
SAY PENDING BILL
IS TOO VAGUE
Urge that Definite Date Be Set
for Government to Relinquish
Roads-Say Otherwise Valu-
able Properties Would Be
Left at Whims of Some Flu
ture Congress

New York, Jan. 13.--Faiiroad eXeol-
tives representing III roads and 50 pc,
cent. Of the mileage in the United
States at a conference held .ere to-
day 10 consider plans for. safeguarding
the interests they represent while an
der federal mana cement deci lcd 10
ask Congress To limit golerrn. II som
'rci to the period of I've war
Say Bill Too Vague
The executives believe the hil. nov
pending i'll Congress is too vague be
cause it does not set a definite date for
the government 20 relinquiSh the rail-
roads. They could see no reason it was
said. why il should not tie fixed for the
duration of the war, n; has been tue
case with other Industries which have
come under federal mana cement
The bill reported ont of committee
would empower the President - re-
tain control Of common carriers until
otherwise decreed by the Con.ress.
Tin, position was taken that 10 pass
such 4 law would be 10 lea>r lie IN
mcnsely valuable railroad properties
Of the country subject 20 the Whims
OF any new Congress that may he
elected. For that reasou, tn, "x"Cut VEG
maintained. il would unsctt:a So i,usly
all the affairs Of the carriers. Limiting
control to the period Of the Wal' wi
he asked as safety first" measure.
The conference which was held at lie
grand central terminal, was called ~
Frank Trumbuil, chairman Of NE Raj
way Executives Advisory Board. Near
y 100 men were present fhe sessiaf,
was executive. The New En&ianl roads
Wclc well represented. A meeting Of cX-
ecu1ivcs Of eastern roads followed tic
main conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14


WashiAg ton, Jan. 13.-Curtailmcnt u
coal TO the less essential industries N
eastern cities as a means of relieving the
fuel famine viii be begun early this week
Reports today to The fuel administration
told Of continued wide prcad suffering IN
New York. philadelphia and other cities
Bituminous Production Gains
Production OF bituminous coal in the
first week in January returned almost to
the level of early December before the
severe weather began to impede opera
tons The average daily production was
/ $4,000 tons according to the United
safes geological survey.
Losses in the anthracite industry were
larger than in either soft coal or coke,
the weeks shipments amounting u only
27,517 cars.
General improvement in working condi-
,icns was reported from Illinois, Indiana,
Ohio Pennsylvania. West Virginia ana
Kentucky In Virginia. Alabama. Iowa.
Arkansas and the West Virginia Pan
Handle, losses due to labor shortage IN
creased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14
New England Will Oppose

Boston Jan l3.-'The closing of non
essential Industries three days week,
az proposed by the federal fuel admins
tration authorities, will probably meet op-
position in New England. according TO a
statement BY a member of the New Eng
land fuel administration tonight.
When T. f. NoyeS Of the national fuel
aUminiStra ZION cons erFatOil dlVlSlo-l
comes mere tomorrow T. confer with the
New England and state fuel officials ne
will I've told hat he early closing and
late npcl4iHA, order of the Massachusetts
fuel administration viii mean saving o.
IT least 10 per cent. "f the former coal
supply.
\ po!ic! of shutting down uon-essentia'
Industries three days week and allow
ing other, Industries To resume their for
mer hISi,.css hours would not equal the
10 per cent. already saved, according to
the state (.itl officials. We are going
10 save ~ 70 - times as Much "oal' he
said. ''w.thout making any particular in
dustry bear the huric.l We will strongly
Oppose any attempt ~ the national au-
thorities to change our policy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14
CURTA|LMENT
Coal to Less Essential
Industries in East

Suffering in New York,
Philadelphia and Other Cities-6i-
luminous Production Getting Back
Towards Normal-Losses in Anthra-
cite Industry
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
THE GROSVENORDALES NEWS SECTION

North Grosvenordale shut out Man hasset of Putnam. ? to 0, Sunday. ' The junior class of the Tourtellotte Memorial High school gave a lunch con to the seniors Thursday noon at the school.
 Adolph Dery, Arsene Frappier and Edward Lepire motored to New Bed ford last Sunday in MT. Frappier' s machine. They were guests of rela- ! tives.
 Rev. Charles Goodell of New York preached the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class of the Tourtel- lotte school Sunday afternoon at 2.3o o'clock.
 W. J. Carrigan, who was overseer in the cloth room of the Grosvenor- dale Company, has accepted a similar position in Fall River. under Mir. Reardon, formerly agent here. The Women's Club went to Rose land park Saturday afternoon and en- joyed a picnic. They were taken to the park by William Grenier in the company's truck. Husbands accom- panied their wives and all had a good time.
 Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Althea Wood, daughter of Rev. and Mrs J. A Wood, and Mrs. Stutz of North Carolina. The we'd ding will be. performed immediately following the morning service and the couple will immediately leave for the south.
 Funeral services for Louis Jaui- mord were held at St Joseph's church Wednesday morning at s o'clock. Mir. Jau'mcnd was 72 years old and had bee, IT. poor health for the past five ears. He as born in Canada aid came to the States about l6 years ago. He leaves four children, Amible Jauimond, Juilda Narcotic, Mrs. Mar celine Dufresne of Woonsocket, end Mrs. Malovina Roberce. The bearers were Fred Bellerose, Noise Girard. N Farland, Philip Woisard. Burial in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
POMFRET CENTRE

Mrs Bushnell of Worcester spent Thursday with her parents. Mir. and Mrs. George Lowry.
 The graduation exercises of the Pomfret schools was held at the Pom fret hall Thursday evening.
 Mir and Mrs Hakey's infant daugh- ter, Irene Mary, was baptised at the Congregational church Sunday.
 The Children's Day exercises given at the Congregational church Sunday were much enjoyed by large audi ence.
 Mir. and Mrs Ivan Kempton's little son Charles, aged two and one-half years. and who was drowned one day last week in body of water near his home, was buried Sunday at the Cen ter cemetery.
 Andrew Murdock is suffering from a broken rib and sprained shoulder, received Saturday by being thrown from a team in which he and his son William were riding. His injuries are not considered serious, but neverthe- less are very disagreeable.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
WEDDING OF MISS LEMPI SY- RENIUS AND CLARENCE
 PECKHAM

Pomfret.-A very pretty wedding took place at the home of MT. and Mrs C. Van der Laan on Pomfret street, Wednesday evening at 8.15 O. clock, when Miss Bempi Syrenius was married to Clarence A. Peckham, old est son of Mir. and Mrs Howard Peck ham of East Woodstock.
 The ceremony was performed by Rev H. A. Beadle of the Congrega- tional church, the double ring cere- mony being used. The best man was the groom's brother, Roy Peckham, and the sister of the bride was maid of honor.
 The bride was attractively Rowned in white crepe meteor, wearing brid- al veil caught with wreath of bridal roses. She carried beautiful bou- quet of white carnations tied with tule ribbon. The maid of honor was attractively gowned in white and car ried yellow roses.
 The rooms were attractively decor ated with a profusion of roses and carnations. A reception followed in the studio adjoining, which was beau tifully decorated with cut flowers
 Many guests were present from Woodstock and surrounding towns. The couple received many beautiful gifts of silver, linen and money. They left for a weeks automobile trip, As the groom is in the draft and expects to be called this summer, they will not go to housekeeping. They are very popular, and have the best wishes of hosts of friends.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
Letter Received From France

The following letter was received by Mrs. Charles Peterson, from her nephew who is somewhere in France: Dear Aunt Katie:
 l was very much pleased and sur prised to receive a letter from you few days ago. It was very nice of Dad to send my address to you and you may rest assured that your let ter was very welcome. l doubt very much whether you wuold know me or not now, as it has been years since you have seen me. have been some. what of traveller since you saw me last. The last four years that l was in the States, l was located in Wash ington as secretary to one of the Connecticut CnogresSmen. and while there, l visited practically every state in the Union. l was only home about three months when we were called out to come over here, and have been in France now nearly eight months, and the Boche has not got me yet. We have surely seen and heard many in- teresting things since we have been pie of months when we were sent to the trenches, and of course we have lived life time during the past few months, but not one of the boys are in the least discouraged The Ameri- can soldiers that are over here have surely given a good account of them selves. They have been in some real fights, and while it is true that we have lost many men, assure you that the Germans have lost three to every | one that we have lost, I have yet to hear of a place where we have been bested. We have all seen enough of | the Germans to make us be of them | for life. We have been in many cities where there is not house left stand | ing, but this was done during the ear | ly part of the war. They have been | driven back many miles since then. and they always make it point to de stroy everything that they can when they leave.
 I am with a Connecticut outfit and | there are fellows here from every part of the State Don't get discour- ! aged or lose faith in us when you read | that some of us are gone, for that is | to be expected in this game. The ma iority of us will return and l feel sure | that Connecticut will be proud of the l work that we have done.
 It looks to us as though the Ger mans are making their last drive, and after this is over they will not have enough men left to ever attempt to make another drive I feel confident that we will be home in another year. That may seem like q long time to you all, but it will go by quicker than you think.
 Is there any one from your family in the Army or Navy? If so, you have many reasons to be proud.
 It is nearly my bed time, so l will close this letter. hoping that it will find you and yours enjoying the best of health and hoping to hear from you again soon, l will close with love to all.
 | Sincerely,
 Sgt. Wm. J. Griffin,
 Supply Co.,, 102nd Inf, | A. E. F., via New York
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
ATTAWAUCAN

James Wordsworth IS employed thlS
 week at the Attawaugan Co.'S store. Mrs. Welthea Weeks has had the
 roof of her house shingled, the job
 being done by her son, Chas. Weeks.
 Earl Weeks completed his duties at
 the Attawaugan Co.'s store Saturday,
 store in Putnam.
 The Ladies Missionary Society met
 with Mrs Woodward, the president
 at the parsonage Tuesday, where they
 tied another quilt for the orphans in
 France Mrs. J. H. Briggs, and Miss
 Draper, deaconness, from Danielson,
 were present.
 Attendants from this place at the ball game in Ballouville Saturday af- ternoon saw an interesting game in which the Ballous were ahead one TUT from the fifth to the ninth inning, in which the Connecticut Mill boys won by two runs. Score, to 6 in favor of the visitors.
 By the aid of reels, poles and lines a big box of worms, several hours fishing up at East Killingly Saturday | a party of four young people captured four bull-heads and perch, The last | trolley breaking down between Provi dence and East killingly, five mil, walk was enjoyed over, the ties tC
 Elmville The party finally arrived 1T Attawaugan about midnight.
 MT. and Mrs. Elmer c. Wood en joyed trip to Cape Cod last week l eturning Friday evening. They went with MT and Mrs. Jerome Wood, o1 Putnam Heights. in their sedan car skirting the northern shore of the cape going, and the southern shore ir returning. They crossed the Cape Cod canal twice, and tarried while at Provincetown, where Rev. Jerome Wood has summer cottage. Sunday was observed as Children's Day at the Methodist church The services both morning and evening were well attended In the evening z main room of the church. The choil
 rendered several selections, and there was solo by Elizabeth Kilday, g duet by Rose Mckay and Margaret Carmelo, song entitled Brave Dan, iel'' by the Primary Class, and anoth. CT, a motion song entitled How Dread IS made Dy the Junlor League Recitations were given by Hughie and May Caffrey, by Marion, Henry and Rachel Yeomans, Donald MacClearn Elsie and Alice Bloomingberg, Eliza. beth and Margaret Kilday, Lloyd Caf frey, Alice Adams, Mildred Pechie Rose Mckay, Wanda Camerlo, and
 Ruth Pray. At the beginning the
 children marched in in pretty pro. cessional with flags Pastor Wood. ward made an address upon What a Lead-pencil Can Teach" The offer. ings taken morning and evening fol
 the Children's Day Fund amounted to five dollars, sixty-six and two thirds
 per cent increase over last years con. tribution to this splendid fund for the
 education of worthy young men and women.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AT TOURTELLOTTE MEMORIAL
 HIGH SCHOOL.

North Grosvenordale. The com mencement exercises of the Tourtel- lotte Memorial High school are to be held this Friday at the school. The program as arranged Is as follows: Class History.
 Ralph Dexter Green The Aeroplane
 William Reginald Chandler The Food Situation
 Leslie Wilfred Mills Music, "The Hiring Fair,
 Robert Plsnquette
 High School Chorus Women and War
 Juliette Lea Coderre Class Prophecy
 James Henry Mack Address to Undergraduates
 Raymond Ellsworth Bixby Reply by President of the Junior Class
 William Granata Music, "A Butterfly Boat,
 Carl Milloecker
 Girls Trio Presentation of Class
 Principal F. E. kutscher Presentation of Diplomas Rev. William B. Chase of the
 School Committee Music, "Unfurling of the Flag"
 John Hopkins Densmore
 High School Chorus Glass William Reginald Chan dler, president; Juliette Lea Coderre. secretary Raymond Ellsworth Bixby. vice president; James Henry Mack. treasurer Leslie Wilfred Mills, Ralph Dexter Green. Class color-Purple and Gold. Class flower-Lily of the Valley, Class Motto-Not How Much, But How We'll.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
WEST COLCHESTER

Nelson Law is in Worcester hos pital.
 Mrs. Lewis Place was in East Kill lingly Sunday.
 c. w. Place and wife had visitors from Putnam Sunday.
 Henry Paul and wife entertained friends from Putnam Sunday.
 A dance and social will be held at the Cady Tavern Saturday evening
 Willard Place was in Worcester Sunday with friends from Putnam.
 MT. Sands and family from Chepac- het, R. l., moved last week to Bow ditch Mills. He is employed at the mill
 A June box was hung at MT. and Mrs. William Nelson's home Saturday. All enjoyed the evening with games and other amusements. Cake, ice cream and other dainties were served.
 The graduates from the Clarke vile school and their teacher, Miss Lucy Reynolds, were in Chepachet Friday afternoon, preparing for the graduation exercises that will be held June 20 at Chepachet
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
THOMPSON TOWN TOPICS

Miss Annie Cunning is home for the summer.
 Ladies' night at the grange next Tuesday night.
 Frank Bates, Jr., is working at Hiflerest for Charles A. Russell
 George Elliott of Brooklyn, N Y., spent the weekend with relatives in town.
 Hamilton Paine has engaged to work during vacation for Henry T. Child in Woodstock.
 Elmer White returned on Monday from an extended trip which included several of the southern states.
 Another car load of walnut is be- ing shipped from Florida to Bates Bros to be used in their work of manufacturing picker sticks.
 Automobiles are getting so ire quent passing through this village that it would seem to call for traf- fic man at the junction of the streets near the Congregational church. Ac- cidents have recently occurred there and several close calls have been ob- served.
 Truly did holiness become the house of the Lord at the exercises of the children of the Sabbath school at the morning service hour last Sunday The exercises were carried out with out each part being previously an nounced, which added much to the in terest of the congregation, evidenced by the closest attention given to it by all present.
 Many of the parents of the schol- ars of the Marot school were present during the closing exercises for the year. which began on Saturday, finish ing this week. The school is counted as one of the institutions of the viii
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
WOODSTOCK
Commencement at Woodstock Acad
 

Commencement at Woodstock Acad- The graduation exercises of Wood stock Academy were held at half past two o'clock this Friday afternoon. The program was as follows: Preliminary selections and march,
 Orchestra Overture
 Prayer. Rev MT. Harrison Music, Largo, Handel
 Girls Chorus Address, Beginning and Progress of Education in Connecticut" John M Holcombe, Hartford Music, Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas
 F. w Heinrichs Music, Forward March,
 School Chorus America
 Latin Class-Helen Victoria Bjorn- berg, E. Carolyn Cox, Jean Calhoun Mcclellan, Paul E. Ringdahl, George Paul Swenson
 English Scientific Course Marguer- ite Bosorth, Julia Mathilda Johnson, Andrew Herbert Lowe, Agnes Victor ia Peterson, Otto Pike, Ellen Helen Swenson, Hazel Gertrude Wood. Glass motto: Garry On" Next Sunday will be Academy Sum- day. The services will be held at the church at II o'clock The speaker will be Rev MT. Williams of Daniel soa.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14

F. A. Jordan and family entertain ed H. J. Potter on Sunday.
 Burton Bosworth has been trans ferred from Alabama to a camp in New Jersey.
 There will be no services at the Congregational church next Sunday, it being Academy Sunday.
 Rev. T. A Turner, a former pas tor, has a position in Washington, D. C., in the ordnance department.
 Allan Upham of Boston spent the weekend at his home here. He re ports having seen 90 varieties of birds this season
 Mr and Mrs Flanders of Franklin, N. H., and Mrs. Dana Stanley of West Medway, Mass, have been guests of Mr and Mrs. C. H. Potter the past week.
 The concert Sunday morning by the children was unusually interesting and was well attended. The program was Little Patriots of the Kingdom, J and given under the direction of Supt Mrs. l. H Lindeman and assistants. The church was prettily decorated with daisies and ferns.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
w. s. S. IN POMFRET

Pomfret.=Pomfre is admittedly just little behind in the purchase of War Savings Stamps. Pomfret has been very generous in all war-work projects and it is probable that in the hard drive of Liberty Bonds, Red Cross and other things the w. s. s. has not been given the atention that it will from now on.
 During the week of June IT to 21 every individual will receive address ed to him personal call from the governor directing him to go to the nearest registration place on June 28 to register his pledge to save, econo- mize and invest specific amount in War Savings Certificates during the year A local committee will have charge and everyone is urged to help so that Pomfret may make the same enviable showing in this as in other home war measures.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
FIELD DIRECTOR OLNEY TO
 SPEAK

Thompson-Although to many of us the Red Cross has become a thing of vital importance, we are inclined to think it's activities begin and end with the making of surgical dressings and hospital garments, and its won derful achievements in other direc- tions are lost sight of It is about this other work that Arthur Olney field director of the American Red Cross in Macon, Georgia, will tell us at Mrs. George Vaughan's residence in Thompson, Saturday evening. June 18th at 8.30 o'clock. Everyone who can should take advantage of this op- portunity to hear what Mir Olney has to tell us. Incidentally a collection will be taken for the Thompson Branch of the Red Cross.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
EAST PUTNAM

Mrs. Fred Babbitt called on Mrs. Hupper Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Baker of Southbridge were guests of W. H. Cady Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Olin Torrey and Mar tha Torrey spent Sunday in Thomp' son.
 Mr and Mrs. E. E. Torrey and D P. Jordan were in Danielson one day last week.
 There was no service at the church last Sunday. Next Sunday the Chil- dren's Day concert will be given al p. m.
 Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Burrell. MT. anc Mrs. Ralph Gibson and Mrs. G. E Gibson enjoyed a trip to South Mil ford Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
Bosehee's German Syrup

Why use ordinary cough remedies, when Bosehee's German Syrup has been used so successfully for fifty two years in all parts of the United States for coughs, bronchitis, colds settled in the throat, especially lung troubles. It gives the patient good nights rest, free from coughing, iti. easy expectoration in the nor 3, gives nature a chance to soothe the inflamed parts, throw of the disease helping the patient to regain lie health. Sold by Henry L. Burt.
 Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
TEA ROOM IN THOMPSON

Thompson.-The village of Thomp- son, which always hates to be behind the times, is at last to have what it has long desired, that is Tea Room. Miss Dora Loweree will open one in her house, just off Main street, on Saturday afternoon, June 18th, and will be happy to serve tea to the pub lie every Wednesday and Saturday af- ternoon hereafter.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14

lage and is becoming more and more popular from year to year as a school for young ladies to attend. Being situated as it is in a quiet locality away from all enticements of friv- iol nature, its tendency is to teach young ladies the finishing accomplish ments so necessary to their future
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
POMFRET LANDING

Mrs. Charles Hanley visited rela- tives in Danielson Monday.
 Mrs. Florence Kempton is the guest of her son, Ivan Kempton
 Mrs. Samuel Columbia visited her son Monday, who is at the Day Kim ball hospital.