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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
Mussey.So ule

Claude William Mussey and Miss
Margaret Soule. daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. r. NJ. Soule. all Of Unity, were
married at the home of the officiating
clergyman. Rev. Robert NJ. Kcllerman,
Tuesday forenoon. Mr.. and Mrs. Mus
sey returned to their home in Unity
in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
UNITY

The Odd Fellows conferred the Sec
ond and Third degrees on two candi-
dates at their last meeting and also
received applications for membership.
Refreshments were served after the de-
grees were conferred.
Robert White Morse, who is attend
ing the Boston School of Technology,
is at home for few days vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
w. +. & o. Railway MEETING

The annual meeting Of the Water
VILE. Fairfield ~ Oakland Railway was
held Tuesday and the following Off
GERS and directors elected: President.
Harvey - Eaton; treasurer. Walter s.
NNman. clerk. George ID. Hegarty.
DIRECTORS Walter :. Wyman. John \.
Weber. George y. Hegarty T.. F..
rockingham. George G. Weeks and
william NJ Aver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
Blake Loses Title

London, Jan. :9-Randsman Blake
lost the middle weight boxing cham
pionsiip of Great Britain ct the Ma
tionaI Sporting club last Right when ne
was defeated by Sergeant Pat O'keefe.
former wel:ereweight champion OF Ire
land. O'Keefe's victory came in tns
second round
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

Mrs Leon Tebbetts gave very
pleasing party for the benefit of the
playground fund Tuesday afternoon at
her home on Burleigh street. There
were 10 ladies present and they oc-
cupied their time in knitting. Light
refreshments were served. This was
one of the progressive parties which
are being given for this object.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

II was 4 great disappointment TO the
ladies OF WaterNile to forego the pleas
urc of IN informal chat with Miss Mary
Boyle O'Rculy Tuesday afternoon. hut
IL was Impossible for her To reach here
as early as @he intended She telegraph
ed Mr-. Martin Bartlett that she was
cut ~ the country outside OF Boston
and unable Ia get into Boston To leave
until o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The
evening train was also late 30 minutes.
bu' eNcry hody made the best of the
wait and received Miss . Reilly most
cord ally when she finally did arrive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

Six ladies from North Nassaibofo
walked from Waterville to their homes
In that town Monday night. leaving
here at midnight. They waited for a,
car until that time and then started
out arriving at their homes at O'Clock
~ the morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

II IL reported tina, Miss Elva Toward,
who was recently operated on at the
Augusta General hospital for adhesions,
IL feeling as comfortable as could be ex-
pected and is slowly recovering from the
effects Of the operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
Samuel r. Davev

The death of Samuel F. Davey oc.
Cured in the hospital here Tuesdav
morning. He was born in Plymouth.
Mass aug. 81, 1888. He enlisted in
20. -. 10th Me. Inf. at Portland, Sept,
~. 1861. and was discharged Sept. TO-
1857. He came to this Home from
hyde Park, Aug 2. 1917. A widow
Mrs Julia A. X. Davey. OF Liberty,
and a daughter. Miss Mary X. Dayev
OF Boston survive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

The travel and history department of
the Waterville Womans Club will pro-
sent at the meeting Of the club this eve
ming at Library hall farce in two acts
entitled "Johnnys New Suit" All club
members are requested TO be present and
enjoy the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
More War Secretaries

Washington, Jan. 29-An increase IN inc
number Of assistant secretaries OF war ~
three was proposed in an administrator
Dill introduced today by Chairman Dent
OF the House military committee. There
40 now only two assistants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

The Regina Pacis will give poverty
social Tuesday evening, Feb. 3, at
Holy Name hall. There will be a fine
musical program and other pleasing
features.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

What the Church Has Done for Me-
is the topic for discussion at the mid
week service of the First Baptist
church tonight in the north yestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

The Woman's Auxiliary of St Marks
church will meet Thursday afternoon at
go o'clock with Mrs. Robert G. Cas-
well at her home, IL School street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
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already in Europe. Future develop
ments will decide what additional for
ces will be sent.
Perhaps Further Legislation
The secretary made clear today his
opinion that, if events made it neces-
sary to call out more than another in
crement of half a million men. the
executives authorit. to draft men Tor
fighting units other than reserves
would be exhausted and further leg
islation by Congress would be neces-
sary. He said, however, if authority to
call two increments of line soldiers of
500,0 each and such additional num-
bers for recruit battalions and special
units "as the President may deem nee
essary." the second draft might bring
out in all as many as million men.
Calling out Youths over ~
The Senate today tentatively APPROX
ed legislation proposed by the war de-
partment to provide for the registra-
ton of youths attaining the age of Il
years since June 5. authorizing the fix
ing of quotas on the basis of Class l
of the new classification and empower
ing the President to call men for spe-
cial industrial or other work. Provost
Marshal General Crowder. appearing to
explain the bills. told the committee
that it was proposed to hold a new
dra wing to establish the order of La
bility of the new regiStrantS. w hen
the new men have been given their Sc
rial numbers, their names will be in
serted in the classes to which they may
being worked out.
1t is assumed, Gen. Crowder said,
that most of the new registrants will
fall into Glass J.. giving the class this
year 4 total Of some 100000 men. From
Class /, it is proposed to take the next
and any future drafts.
In a formal memorandum presenting
his views the general also disapproved
suggestions that the registration be
extended to men beyond the age of.
saving that the effort of classification
is SO great and so expensive and the
number Of persons past 81 years who
would fall in Glass so small that the
task would not be worth while.
Introduce Bills Today
Although Secretary Baker today reiter-
ated his desire to have exempted reg
istered men who reach the aSe of 81 with
out being called into military service,
the committee refused to include such a
provision in the legislation. General!
Crowder disapproved the suggestion. Tho
bills probably will be discussed in the
Senate tomorrow and Senator Chamber
lain said tonight they would be pressed
for early passage.
From Chairman Coffin of the aircraft
board the committee today secured be-
hind closed doors what several members
termed most encouraging reports or
the aviation program.
Mr.. Coffin told about the success of
the Liberty motor and outlined the CO.
ordinated program of aviation reduction
and operation arranged by the United
States. England. France and Italy.
Although much of Mr.. Coffins t, stimo-
ny was confidential. a considerable part
will be made public, probably next Thurs
day, when he will be cross-examined IN
open session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

Mrs Rebecca Page returned to her
home in South China Tuesday night after
spending several days in the city guest
of Mrs. f. E. Nelson of Chaplin street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

The Consumers Fuel Co. has a barge
of coal landed in Boston for Belfast but
with the bay frozen for some six or eight
miles from the dock it looks very much
at -esent as if it would be some time
before it can reach the city. In the
meantime the supply on hand is daily
lessening and for more than a week only
200 pounds have been sold to a customer
and then only when the purchaser testi-
fed that he had none at home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
Joseph Bacon

Joseph Bacon passed away Thursday
after long illness. He is survived
by one daughter and several grand
children. Funeral services were held
Saturday. Rev MIR. Snow of Newport
officiating. Interment was in the Paul
cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

Miss Edith Keen went TO Portland
Tuesday morning in her Official capacity
of grand prelate of tho United Order Of
Golden Cross
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
FAIRFIELD

Mrs. 0. A. Learned has gone to Bath.
where she will visit friends.
Therin ,Parlin is confined to his
home on Elm street with a. sprained
knee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
Sarah Achorn

Sarah Achorn died Sunday night at her
home in Belmont at the age of 81 years.
She was the daughter of the late Will
liam and Sarah (Swatz) Newbit and the
widof of William Achorn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

A. c. Ladd is passing few days at
Portland on business.
Walter Ladd has returned to Camp
Devens, where he is a member of the
303rd Heavy Artillery.
Mrs. Mary Barney has completed her
duties at Holways restaurant as wait
ress.
Harold Weeks has returned from a
short business trip to Augusta.
Miss Marion Horne delightfully."- en-
tertained the Chiroboarthian class of
the Baptist church Tuesday evening at
her home on Silver street. The regular
business was transacted and social
time enjoyed, during which refresh
mentS were served
LinWoOd Waldron has returned from
a several days visit with frienos at
Boston and Leominster. Mass.
George Dorr is able to be out after
a short illness at his home at Benton.
The Red Cross rooms We're open Tues
day afternoon with about 20 ladies bus
lily sewing. Thirty-four sweaters were
brought in Tuesday as a result of a
weeks work Two new sewing ma
chimes have been loaned to the chap
ter but more are still needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

Some opposition. it IS understood. is de-
yelopiug against the erection OF the big
billboard at the corner OF Main and APP
pleton streets. for which the post holes
were being dug Monday and the posts be-
ing sent Tuesday morning. and the work
WAS temporarily stopped. 1t is under
stood that many citizens object strongly
TO the erection Of the billboard and that
a petition IS being circulated praying the
city government to refuse permit for
such a purpose.
Full specifications OF the structure will
be presented at the next city government
meeting with a request FOR permit to
huid at the same me a request is pre-
scented for a permit to open the theatre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

\ peculiar happening occurred in
Winslow Tuesday afternoon, when
car Of potatoes. which was left on a
siding hy a freight train was con-
sumed because Of the inability Of the
fire department TO get near enough to
put the fir" out. The car which was
one 81 freight train from Aroostook
was found To- be on fire from the heat
inP apparatus and was left on siding
i'm WinSlow when the train passed
through that town. The fire department
vas called. but the car being some
distance below the freight house. was
too far from any hydrant to be Of use
and there was no road by which the
truck might get near enough to use the
chemical Thus the car and the con-
tents were consumed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
Mrs. Mary Roderick

Mrs. Mary Roderick. wife of Joseph
Roderick, passed away at her home on
Main street Tuesday after a short ill
ness with pneumonia. Mrs. Roderick
was born at Wateryille SO years ago,
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Corow. She is survived by husband
and several children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

tNont'nueo from rage One)
already in Europe. Future develop
ments will decide what additional for
ces will be sent.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-10-31
Senate Primary Tie Vote
Settled

The Ward Z School Board mem
'bership contest that was referred
to the Attorney General by Mr..
U. P. Breazeale, secretary of the
Parish Executive Committee, on
account of the tie vote in the sec
ond primary. has been settled
the Secretary of State having wired
as follows to Secretary Breazeale !:
There being no nomination in
Ward Seven, have ordered ballots
printed for general election, with
blank space, SO voters can write
in name of candidates. .
So, on next Tuesday. November
9Th the voters in Ward Z will have
The opportunity, for the third time,
IF naming their choice for school
BOARD, when it is hoped that a
member will be elected.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-10-31
Soldier and Sailor insurance.
Caring for Our Dead and
Wounded

! October 6, 1917, is a historic date in
the annals of this Nation, says Secre-
tary McAdoo, because it marks the be-
ginning of our soldier and sailor insur-
ance, the best and wisest provision for
soldiers and sailors and their depend
ents ever made by nation in the his
tory of the world.
The.Llbe,ty Loans have financed the
work of our soldiers in Europe and our
sailors on the seas. 1t has built ships
and railroads and rifles and cannon and
supplies and clothing and all that our
soldiers and sailors have required to
make them the great fighting forces
that they are.
1t should be remembered, too, that
it has afforded and affords not only in
surance for our injured men and for
their dependents in case of death, but
it is providing for the rehabilitation
and reeducation of those who by their
wounds are rendered unable to pursue
the ordinary vocations of life. More
than this it has given to the families
and dependents of every soldier and
sailor provision for their care and main
tenance.
These benefcient provisions Of the
soldiers and sailors insurance law
have reached into the remotest corners
of the United States; in millions of
homes they have brought peace and
comfort and material assistance that
was needed. In its twelve months ex-
istence the War Risk Insurance Bureau
has written nearly $50, 900. 900, 900 of
insurance, insuring more than 80 per
cent of our fighting forces. 1t has paid
more than 5000 death and disability
claims and is paying monthly install
ments of insurance on more than 5000
death claims. 1t has paid out 50, 00O.-
900, 900 in allowances and allotments to
families and dependents of soldiers and
sailors.
1t has given to every soldier as he |
went into battle, every sailor on the
submarine-infested seas the assurance
that those dependent on him will be
cared for in case of death or injury to
him.
Every subscriber to the Fourth Lib
erty Lean has hand in the great work
of soldier and ssilor insurance and all
the good that it accomplishes. !,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-10-31
Suffrage for Women

At the Congressional! election which
is to be held on Tuesday, November 5,
there will be submitted to the electors
of Louisiana fourteen amendments to
the States Constitution, of which Act
No. %, if adopted, will vest women in
Louisiana with suffrage and the right
to hold office.
This act will appear on the voting
ticket as Amendment No. y.
Under the provisions Of this Act No.
g, it is specified THAT women may
become electors and vote, under re-
quirements provided by law for men,
and the Constitution and laws shall be
construed accordingly; provided that,
in order that women may vote in 1919,
It shall not be necessary for them to
have paid two poll taxes. but the pay
ment of the 1918 poll tax shall be suf-
fciant This provision is self-operative,
and shall be effective after the adop-
ton Of this amendment.
The Caucasian has been a staunch
advocate of suffrage for women and
so believing we would urge the ratifi-
caticn of this amendment by an over
whelming majority.
There are men who are opposed to
woman suffrage from an apprehension
of racial consequences, but this may
be dispelled since this issue has been
practically settled and is not likely to
be disturbing element.
This issue should be considered SEN
sibly. Everywhere, in the trades and
in many of the professions and in en-
ployment service in cities and towns,
women have demonstrated successfully
that they are the equals of men, and
since this fact is incontrovertible, why
should not women be invested with the
right of suffrage?
Is this privilege to be denied women
because they arc not men?
What have not women done and are
doing, in every sphere Of life in this
world struggle for civilization and for
American ideals?
AS champion of women suffrage,
the President of the United States,
Woodrow Wilson, has expressed his
views clearly.
q 1t is of record that wherever women
exercise the right of suffrage the po-
litical atmosphere has been clarified
and improved, and this has been ac-
complished without any dehlement of
the fair sex.
It is the politicians and the bene-
fciaries of the never-tiring ofiiceholders
strictly in politics for their living who
are the most radical in their opposition
to woman's suffrage.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-10-31
Votes for Women Urged BY
Pleasant

Governor Pleasant issued a statement
from Baton Rouge Saturday night,
urging voters Of Louisiana to adopt
constitutional amendment No. IL at the
election November 5, and give Louisi-
ana women the ballot.
eff southern states do not, then the
nation WILL" he used as an argument
against national suffrage, because of
the negro.
Governor Pleasant took up the argu-
ments advanced against suffrage one
by one. 7
1T is argued that women should not
vote, because politics is degrading. If
so, men have made it So" he declared.
ut is claimed because women do not
fight they should not vote. But there
are millions Of men not at the front. "
His most powerful argument was
that the surest way of preventing fed
-eral suffrage is to give women state
rights, he said. If the southern states
do not give to the women the right to
vote thru state action it is absolutely
certain that the nation will give it to
them thru federal action Only few
years ago, congress paid no attention
to the petitions Of the women for SUI
frage. But this year two-thirds of the
members of the national house of rep
resentatives voted for the submission
of the suffrage amendment, and almost
two-thirds of the senate did likewise.
''This vote in the national congress
shows" he said, that powerful cur
rent of sentiment in the United States
is bearing the women on to victorious
enfranchisement, 1t is confidently ex-
pected by many in authority at Wash
ipgton that the one Of two changes in
the senate necessary for the submits
sion of the federal amendment will &C.
cur within ia year.
''The south is the stronghold of the
oppositionfto the federal amendment,
because it does not wish to consent to
federal control over our local suffrage
for fear that it will force the negro
back to the ballot box.
''But there are several southern
states, for example, Arkansas and
Texas, that will risk such a result in
order to enfranchise our women by
national law, if the Individual states do
not do so by local action.
Pretermitting the question of right,
and looking at it from the standpoint
of southern policy, it would be better
for each and every southern state to
grant equal suffrage and then instruct
their senators and representatives in
congress to stand pat against the ma
tional amendment At the same time
our southern women would enjoy as
great suffrage rights as they could |
under an adopted federal control over
our electorate, and thus virtually break |
down the inheritance and original SOW
ereignity of the state"
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-10-31
Christmas Parcels for Ameri-
can EXpediti0nary Forces in
Europe
8eraira

The War Department is DESTROYS that
each man serving in the American Ex-
peditionary Forces in Europe shall re-
ceive a remembrance from home at
Christmas time, and advises that be-
cause of the transportation and distri-
button difficulties, but one parcel of
standard size and weight can be sent
to each. To this end arrangements
have been made with the War Depart
ment whereby Christmas parcels may
be mailed to members of the American
Expeditionary Forces in Europe under
the following conditions:
First. Each soldier will be furnished
with Christmas Parcel Label bearing
the correct name and address of the
soldier, and also the name of the per-
son designated to mail the parcel. The
label will be prepared to serve as ad.
dress labels for the parcels. The labels
furnished each soldier or other member
of the American Expeditionary Forces
will be sent by him to the person who
is to mail the Christmas parcel. No
Christmas parcel for members of the
Expeditionary Forces in Europe will be
accepted for transmission without such
label
Second. All Christmas parcels must
be of standard size, inches by 4
inches by 9 inches, and shall not exceed
8 pounds in weight, for which purpose
cartons of the size prescribed will be
distributed thru the local Red Cross
Chapters turnout the country. No per-
son will be furnished a carton except
upon presentation of Christmas Par
eel Label received from abroad.
Third. The parcel must contain no
prohibited or unavailable articles. Per.
ishable food products are not per-
mitted
Fourth. After the cartons are filed.
they are to be lett at the Red Cross
station for inspection and affixing of
the Christmas Parcel Label. The Red
Gross will affiX to each parcel a GER
tlficate in the form of a seal showing
that the parcel contains no prohibited
Or unavailable matter. The necessary
postage is furnished by the sender.
The Red Cross will deposit them in
nails for dispatch.
Fifth. Christmas parcels must bear
he name and address of the sender,
md will be addressed substantially as
ollows:
Christmas Box Department,
Port of Embarkment, New
Jersey.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-10-31
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