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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
u. S. TROOPS
ATTACK NEAR
BELLEAU WOOD

Paris, June 26.-American troops
carried out a brilliant attack near
Belleau wood last night, capturing
$50 prisoners, one Of whom was a
captain, according to the statement
issued by the War Office today.
The Importance of the American
advance in Belleau wood is not in
dicated by the amount Of territory
captured, as that only amounts APP
proximately to 500 square yards. The
new positions Of the Americans. how
ever. dominate the ridge beyond 50
that they now hold tho upper hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
WAR STAMP SALE
IN MAINE OVER
TWO MILLIONS

Portland, Ne. June 26.-The total
sale Of war stamps in Maine up to
June IS was s2oo4,a 800, towards a quota
Of SIS, 900, 900 oxford county leads IN
the percentage of its allotment sold
22.s and Cumberland leads in total
sales with a total Of s566,5oo, a per-
centage Of 90 per cent. Franklin coT1-
ty is second in percentage of quota
sold. 2o7 and Penooscot is second IN
total sales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
NEW SECTOR HELD
BY AMERICANS IN
ALSACE REGION

With The American army in France,
June 26.-The new sector held by Am
erican troops in Alsace is in the re-
gion northwest of Geoweiler. This
sector IS not far from the famous
MISUNDERSTANDING, the scene Of so
much hard fighting in the past The
are now holding a consid-
cradle front in three different sectors
in Alsace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
MONMOUTH

The Annual Held day II the
Maine State Guernseys Breeders
Association was held at the. farm Of
Charles Berry in Monmouth, Tues
day, June 70, with a good attend
ance. Members were present from
Belgrade, Naterville, Augusta.
{ helsea. Gardiner, Richmond,
Greene and Gray. The speakers
were E. \. Bishop Of Peterboro, \.
H., from the American Guernsey
Cattle Club Office and Ex-Governor
Hanes Of Waterville, who spoke on
raising feed for our cattle. a pic
mic dinner was enjoyed al noon by
fifty members and a few invited
guests. Hot coffee was furnished
bv Mr.. and Mrs Berry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
PARIS NOW IN
ARMY ZONE

Paris, June 2s,-CHava Agency
French newspapers Say the linking
Of Paris with the army zone will bring
no modification in the public services
in the capital On the other hand II
will make possible more efficient
control over suspicious and undesiro
BILE persons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
EXTENSIONS TO
NAVAL TRAINING
STATIONS IN u. S.

Washington. June GG.-Extenslons
II naval training stations by add
tional construction Secretary Dan els
announced today will include accom-
modations for 1900 additional men At
the Great Lakes training station near
Chicago; barracks for 10000 men ~
Norfolk: 10000 AT Newport, r. l.; ana
COCO at Pelham Bay, New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
AMERICANS TAKE
264 PRISONERS IN
BELLEAU WOOD

Paris, June 26.--The number of pris-
oners CAPTURED by the Americans in
their operation in Balleau wood was
2s4 according to the war office COM
cunication tonight. The French raid
ed the German line northwest of
Montdidier ADDS the statement. inf1ict-
ing losses and taking prisoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

dICd dl ilCI II'iiiS al y VI III "a ~
mouth Tuesday. June 3, following
a shock which she sustained Fri
day.
Mrs. Charles Smith and son Har-
old and Mrs. Smith and little son.
Clement, Miss Mary Allen made an
automobile trip to Portland last
Friday.
Mr., and Mrs. Frank Wade Hall
day and son Malcolm OF Newport
were weekend guests OF Mrs. He'll
days sister, Mrs. Z. c. Andrews and
family. On their return they were
accompanied by their little niece,
Martha Blake
r. r. Mckone OF Portland has
Joined his family at Mrs. Ada An
drews' cottage on the north shore OF
the lake. for two weeks vacation
Mr. and Mrs. John Buker. Mr.. and
Mrs. {. H. Peasly enjoyed a three
days auto trip last week, passing the
weekend in Bangor.
Mrs. Ethel Ozanne OF GRAY and
E. A. Bishop OF Peterboro. n. H.
are the guests OF Mr. and Mrs.
George Smith.
Ross Day, one of the drafted men
who went from here to Watervile.
failed to pass on account Of his
height, and returned
The committee in charge OF the
War Savings Stamps is making a
house to house canvass. The polit,
ical meeting for June 26 was obliged
70 be cancelled.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Pcasley and
little son Charles LETT Wednesday
morning for Plainville. Mass. to be
the quests OF Mrs Peasley's moth
er, and where Mr. Peasley expects
to have employment during the sum
mer vacation.
Mrs. Maynard Foss returned Sun
dav from Aver, Mass, where She
visited her husband at Camp Devens.
Dr.. G.. NJ Twitchell picked peas
from his vines June "a. The doc
tor has a fine garden, much in ad-
vance OF previous years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Smith and lit
lie SON Roger and Mrs. E 0. Smith
~ Mars Hill are guests Of Mr.. and
Wrs r ". Smith and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
Perry-Carey

Miss Grace May Carey. daughter Of
John Carey Of this city and Alfred
Perry Of Fairfield were married
"Wednesday morning at the Notro
Dame church by Father Drolet. Thcy
left on tho morning train for Boston
where they will visit relatives for
week and on their return will make
their home N Fairfield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
FOOD SITUATION
IN PETROGRAD
VERY CRITICAL

Washington. June 26,-The food situa-
ton in Petrograd is described as ex-
tremelv critical in a report reaching the
state department today from Stock
holm. Information from Vienna de-
scribes the situation there as still ex-
tremelv grave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
STANLEY BUCK
KILLED IN ACTION

New Vineyard, Me-, June 2s-Word,
came today to Mrs. Luce Of this townt
that her son. Private Stanley Buck.
had been killed by a German bullet.
while in action somewhere in France.
on June 18th. The message came by
telegraph and contained no further
details.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
U-BOATS SUNK
233,639 TONNAGE
DURING MAY

Washington, juno -6.-Allied and
neutral shipping sunk BY C-boats dur
ing the first Is days in May totalled
1883 gross tons. according to csti-
mates made by the Navy Depart
ment, Senator Beckham Of Kentucky
announced today in the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Mrs Frank L. Phalen of Pleasant
street and Mrs, Albert G. Downs Of
New York city, who has been her
guest for A week, left Wednesday
morning for Boston, Syracuse and
Rochester. y. Y, where they will
visit friends. Later Mrs. Phalen will
go to Savannah. \ y, where she
will spend a part of the summer with
her sister. Mrs David H. Evans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
BELGIUM GIVEN
CREDIT S2,25O.OO0

ashlnston, June 26.-Belgium to-
gay vas given another credit Of s.
-So'"m making its total loans from
inc Inited States 2e.sot. 900 Assre.
gate credits to the Allies now amour,
to s5,s72. 5so. 900. - oU"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Mrs Jack Holmes Of Hartland re-
turned to her home Wednesday If
ternoon after having visited her sis
ter, Mrs William Huard of Ticon'c
street Miss Helen Huard accompa
MED her aunt for 4 visit of several
weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

The marriage intentions Of Eugene
Pooler and Marion E. Palmer Of ms
city and Carroll H. Ellis Of Water
Vile and Miss Elizabeth Jean Gregg
of Bangor have been placed on hle
at the once of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Jules Loubier Of Rumford is q
guest Of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
NAPOLEON Loubier He came to this
city to visit his brother, Felix Lou
bier, who went to Camp DeVens
TUESDAY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
FIELD MARSHAL
HAIG'S REPORT

London, June 3S.--"Beyond artillery
activity on both sides in the different
sector" Field Marshal Haig announce
tonight, there is nothing Of special
interest to report
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Miss Myrtle Pendleton. past ma
tron at Good Will, was in the city
Wednesday on her way homo from
Good Will to her home in lslcsboro.
She was accompanied by Miss Nellie
Rose Of Monroe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

: Mrs. A. L. McFaddcn Of Augusta
was guest wednesday Of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Abbott Cragin of Pleasant
street. Mrs. McFadden was accom-
panied by Mrs. NJ. B. Pike Of Calais,
who is a guest at her home in All
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

2 Lieut.. Stolba and his naval re-
cruitlng party, who have headquar-
tiers at the postoffice Will keep the If
fee open until o'clock evenings to
give those who cannot come in day
times an opportunity TO enlist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Mrs Terry Rogers Of Boston, VINO
has been visiting ~ the home OF Mt
and Mrs f. G. Blair Of Boutelle ave
rue for few days. left for her nom"
Wednesday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Prof. and Mrs. Clarence H. White
and daughter. Miss Marion White,
will leave this morning for their
cottage at Shady Nook, near Ellis
worth, for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Mrs. F. w Haltcrmann. who Aas
recently undergone serious opera
ton for appendicitis. Mt the SISTER >
hospital is improving as we'll as cou'd
be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Miss Edythe Hutchinson. Who IS
teaching in WATERFOWL, Mass. Wlii
arrive in the city Saturday and VIII
be the guest of her mother. Mrs. NJ.
r Hutchinson for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
Davis Wounded.

Ottawa, Ont. June 26-Today's
overseas casualty list contains the
following New England names:
Killed in action c. Girouard
Brockton, Mass.
Wounded-J. F. Davis, Greenvills
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Mrs. Horace Purinton left Nednes-
dav morning for Lisbon. where sf@
will be the quest OF Mrs. Nellie JUG
hius for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Miss Jennie E. Marson of West
Whitefeld was calling on relatives
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Mrs Andrew Ware and daughter
Antolucttc, left Wednesday morning
for Boston where they will spend
few days with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Miss Frances Morrill, OF Winter
street was q guest at the weddi ns'
Wednesday evening of her nephe"'
Morrill, l.. Isley and Miss Mary n.
Reckett IN Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

8 nr W r. Mcclellan Of Caribou is
visiting his sister, Mrs. A. ~ GsteS'
of Silver street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

The Board OF Education met last
evening and adjourned to this ev-
ening at 7.45 O'Clock, as there was
not a quorum present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Aubrey E. Greenlaw. Colby ex-19, OF
Houlton, who has enlisted in the Naval
Reserves was a guest of friends in the
city over night on his way to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Mrs. Ernest Knowlton OF Lowell
who has been passing a few days at
her home here. returned TO Lo"sH
Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

All members of the committee havin~
in charge the coming Fourth OF JUL
field day celebration are requested to
meet at Gardiner in l. o. o. f. hall this
evening at O'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

The Kennebec Association Of Re-
hekah Past Noble Grands will meet 1T
p. NJ. Friday with Mrs. Eunice Ste
vens at Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Edward Greeley Of Arlington. Mass.
was a business visitor in this city
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

visiting friends in this city, returned
to her home in Bath Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Miss Elsie Oliver Of Slowhegan re-
turned to her home Wednesday after
passing week in this city ;>s the guest
of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Mrs Charles warwick Of Portland is
enjoying visit Of few days in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

John Carey went to Boston Wednss
day morning IN company with ms
daughter and l,er husband. Mr. aho
Mrs. Alfred Perry. for short stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Miss Cornelia Kelley will leave
this morning for Camp Lanier, FL
lot, where she will be one of the in
structors for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

H. NJ Cross Of Auburn was among
the business visitors in this city
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

William Martin. Oscar Seabury ana
John Wade. ali OF Maiden. Mass, wera
in this city Wednesday and called on
friends. They were on their way to
Ranseley Lakes. where they will pass
three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. f. p. Jackson Mr.. and
Mrs, Frank Dunn and Miss Ellen Tur-
ner were auto visitors in this city
Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

p CITY Treasurer Annis was busiiy
engaged "Wednesday sending out the
last Of the city tax notices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Mrs. c. H. Lufkin of Gorham y. H.
returned today after passing two weeks
in this city as the guest of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Mrs. Helen Blair and children Of
Augusta are guests at the home Of
Mrand Mrs. E c. Blair of Boutelle
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

~ Mrs. L. p. Libby and Mrs. L. II.
Gibson of Clinton wcrc IN the CITY
shopping "Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Mrs. Ella VI. Mitchell and daughter
Flora of Portland visited friends in
this city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Master Walter Thompson of this city
is passing the summer vacation with
his aunt in Old Orchard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
HALLOWELL

Miss Elizabeth Murray Of Milo is WIS.,
iting relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
crnunds for QUITTING.

NJ. Blunderby-Ths doctor told my
.,ns~ he doesn't get exercise enough
he must give up sedinhentary work en-
tirely,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Mrs, Florence p. Libby went to Au-
zusta Wednesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

WHAT A BLESSING
and a confort 1t is to have your Den
tai Wors dono in q painless and sat
tB!actory manner. Almost daily we
have people como to us who have been
practIcec on By some inexperienced
0cnuat Don't LOT this happen to you.
In selecting dentist select one who
= highly spoken Of We would be
glad TO have you make inquiries r'c;,t
~ and oar methods.
DIR. S. A. COBB
Maine Dental ParIors
Telephone 339.W.
mch9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
Mrs, Nellie A, pIun1n,er

Mrs. Nellie A. Plunlnler, widow
Of the late George NJ Plumn,er,
died at her home at North Mon
mouth Tuesday. June 3, following
a shock which she sustained Fri
dav.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

For sale-Gas range.
To let-Furnished rooms
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-07-19
10th ARTILLERY IS
REPORTED IN ITALY
Colonel Bowie's Regiment Sailed
From Baltimore Three Weeks Ago

The One Hundred and Tenth Field
Artillery Regiment, commanded by
Col. Washington Bowie, CT the old
Fifth Maryland Infantry, and which
sailed from Baltimore exactly three
weeks ago today, is said to have ar
rived safely in Italy, but as yet none
in Baltimore has received official no.
tification.
Mrs. Washington Bowie, wife of
Colonel Bowie, was surprised when
told of the news yesterday at her
home in Lutherville Mrs Bowie
phoned former Gov. Edwin NJ. War
field, whose son, Edwin NJ Warfield,
Jr., is an officer in the regiment, but
he, too, had not received word of the
arrival overseas OF the One Hundred
and Tenth Field Artillery.
The One Hundred and Tenth was
one of the last units TO leave Camp
Mcclellan. After shaking the dust
of Admission from their clothing Con.
Bowie's men We're brought TO Balti-
more and shipped from Locust Point.
The departure from Baltimore was
known to only few newspaper men
and Government officials.
The One Hundred and Tenth was
organized at Camp Mcclellan. 1t is
composed principally of Maryland
and District of Columbia troops. The
Maryland Field Artillery Battalion
was the nucleus of the organization.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-07-19
Good News For
Express Employees

The increase in express rates re-
Gently granted by the Interstate
Commerce Commission makes it pos
sible to Immediately revise the wage
schedules of the American Railway
Express Co.
President Taylor, of the new
company, in an interview recently,
said that he has been in session with
his chief operating officials, and that
they will begin Immediately a read
justment of the wage schedules of
the larger number of express en-
ployes throughout the entire country
and that it is the intention of the
new company TO utilize substantially
the entire revenue accruing from the
increased rates that will be available
to the express company in an ad-
vance in wages. 1t will be appreci-
ated that with such an enormous Or
ganization throughout the entire
country it will necessarily take some
in a systematic and equitable man
ner. 1t is hoped this entire question
can be disposed of within a period of
thirty days. However, the employees
will not suffer in consequence of this
delay inasmuch as all increases when
announced will be made to take eff
feet from July l, 1918. None of
this money will be used 10 increase
the salaries of tie higher-paid men
or the officials of the company. The
additional revenue accruing from
the increased rates will be distribu-
ted upon the basis of doing the
greatest good 10 the largest number.
1t is hoped that the use of this mo-
ney exclusively for the purpose of
increasing the salaries Of express
workers will encourage them to do
everything possible to insure an i'm
proved service TO the public
G. c. TAYLOR, Pres.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-07-19
CAMBRIDGE MAN HELPED
CONVOY ll5TH OVERSEAS
States That Cater Wiley, of Taylors
island, Who Was on The L. ,. >.
California, Which Was 1oIpedoed,
Was Saved.

This paper is in receipt OF letter
from George W. Dean, Chief Ieo-
man, L. S. Navy, on one OF Uncle
Sans ships, in which he states that
he had the pleasure on his last trip
to France to be on one of the ships
that acted as a convoy to take over
the men who had been training at
Admission, Ala. He also states that
number of the men from the East
ern Shore counties were taken over
on. his ship, including two men from
Cambridge and several from Sails
bury.
Mr.. Dean also states that while IN
France. on this last trip, he ran
across Gator Wiley, of Taylor'S Is
land, and found that he was in the
service on the Z. S. S. California,
which was torpedoed. Mr.. Wiley
was fortunate enough to- be saved,
and was none the worse for his ex-
perience He requested that word
be sent to his mother, who lives at
Taylor's Island, apprising her of his
good fortune. Mr. Wiley was at one
time on the State Steamer Governor
r. NJ. McLane, and has many friends
in Cambridge.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-07-19
Fewer Short-Measure
Containers Used

The Bureau of Markets Is gradu-
ally eliminating all short-measure
containers covered by the standard
container act. such as berry boxes
and baskets, till baskets, and Climax
or grape baskets. Manufacturers are
now making these in standard sizes
and discontinuing the production OF
short or non-standard packages, ey-
en- for local use, because most OF the
fruits and vegetables are shipped
across State lines. Local supplies OF
short containers that were IN stock
at the time the act was passed are
now almost exhausted and can be
used locally only where State laws
do not prohibit them. The present
act is said to be but a beginning on
standardizing packages and the in
vestigations OF the Bureau of Mar
kets show the need of standardizing
other containers such as the hamper,
round baskets, and tomato carriers.
Thirty different sizes of hampers
have been found between the peck
and the l 1a bushel sizes, while three
sizes are said to be sufficient for the
legitimate demands of the trade.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-07-19
Y. NJ. E. A. Men Find
Plenty Of Romance

All of the romances growing out
of the war are not confined to Red
Cross nurses and wounded soldiers,
nor to American bluejackets and
Irish colIeens. Canteen workers in
the Y. M. C. A huts in France are
also victims of the love gods arrow.
as the following story just received
by the National War Work Council
of the Y. M. c. A. shows.
Miss Mildred Nj. Blair, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey Blair, of
1880 Drexel Boulevard, Chicago, had
been selling chocolate and cigarettes
over the canteen counter in a Red
Triangle hut in the French port of
X, for several months, when
she became the principal figure in
the first American military wedding
to be held in France Among the
sailors and officers to whom she sold
articles was Ensign H. Barlow Farr,
of ia West Tenth street, New York
city, chief of shore patrol in the
town, and a graduate of Princeton,
class of 1910. Miss Blair announc-
ed her engagement to the I:nsign not
many weeks after she first sold him
an article in the canteen. Her fellow
workers decorated the hut and ar
ranged for the picturesque naval
wedding in spite of the absence OF
the regulation full dress.
Admiral Wilson, the Admiral of
the port, gave the bride away, and
Ensign Farr's brother, Shelton Farr,
petty officer on board an American
vessel assigned to duty off the
French coast, was best man. The
wedding march was played by the
band from one of the vessels in the
harbor. General Harris, command
ing. officer of the local post, attended
with his staff.
The bridesmaids were two can
teen girls" in the hut-Mrs. Pleas
ants Pennington, of Baltimore, dau-
ghter of Walter Damrosch, conduc-
tor of the New York Symphony Or
chestra, and Miss Letitia McKim, of
Philadelphia. The brides elder sis
ter, the Countess de Sorians, of
Biarritz, was the only member of
her family present. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. George
Mooney, pastor of Grace Methodist
Church, Paterson, N. j., and the Rev.
Remsen D. Bird, professor of the
ology in the San Francisco Presby-
terian Seminary, who is secretary of
religious work IN the Army w. NJ. c.
A. in the port.