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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
NIGHT SERVICE At
THE P0s10FF|CE

Upon the recommendation Of Post
master Charles NJ Richardson OF the
Waterville postoffice 1t is expected
that all night service will be installed
within a short time at the postoddce.
This will mean that the outside doors
will be open and that those having
boxes in the ONCE may secure their
mail at any time during the night,
that mails arriving after $50 in the
evening will be handled and distribu-
ted and that mail going out will be
dispatched; whereas, now mail arriv-
ing after $50 o'clock remains in the
Office without being disposed Of until
about o'clock in the morning and
the postof1ice is closed about $50 in
the evening. When mail arriving on
train No. Is comes late, with the
recommended schedule in force, 1t
will be distributed in the boxes which
will be of great advantage to those
having boxes. The present working
force Of the Office will not have to be
increased, as the time OF the present
crew can be rearranged. 1t will also
mean by the new plan that the build
ing will be under guard at all times.
Postmaster Richardson. who is in his
fifth year Of office has brought about
many changes and improvements for
the advantage of the Waterville pat
rons and this all night schedule will
be a welcome addition to the i'm
provements for it will be of great
convenience
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

Mrs. Clara E. Hoxie of this city on
Friday received a telegram from the
Boston headquarters notifying her that
the chapter course in home service in
connection with the American Red Cross
will be postponed, the reason being
given because of the epidemic. Further
particulars will be received by letter
from K. D. Hardwick, who has the mat
ter in charge. The postponement Of the
chapter course which was scheduled to
start next Monday does not by any
means mean that the nrollment OF the
members will stop Those intending to
take the course, which will be started
al the close of the prevailing spdemic,
are requested to enroll at the Red Cross
ONCE, Civilian Relief los Main street. A
large class is wanted to insure the sue
cess Of the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
Clothes for BeIoians

A splendid response was made by
the Waterville Red Cross Chapter for
the clothing for the destitute Belgians
which the chapter was asked to col
lect. and although the allotment was
only 1900. on Saturday over 1900
pounds of clothing will be sent to the
headquarters by the committee. Mrs.
Robert Stobie. Miss Mary Redington
and Mrs. j. B. Palmer.
During the last days Of the cam
paign clothing came in in such guam
titles as to require additional help
and many ladies came to the assis-
lance of the committee. This does
not include Fairfield as that town
sent its contribution in direct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
CLINTON

The citizens have again been made to
feel that this war is read and called
again to pause and show their respect
and honor for our soldier boys.
Monday at P. NJ. the funeral Of Rus.
sell Priest. aged % years. who died a:
Camp Devens. was held from the Brown
Memorial NJ. E. church. Rev. Frank
wooster officiating assisted by Rev.
Sidney Wakeley.
The bearers were Serg. Blake. who ae-
companied the body from Camp Dew
ems; Ira witham, James Donaldson, and
T. H. Ward. The basket was drapel
with a flag. There were many flowers.
One fora! piece from the citizens. with
words One Of Our Boys All places
Of business were closed and flags at half
mast. Mr.. Priest leaves wife ana
mother.
Tuesday, at 10 A. NJ. the funeral
Of George Philbrook, aged % years,
who died at Camp Deyens. was held
from the Brown Memorial Methodist
church, Rey. Frank Wooster off,
ciating. The bearers were Corp.
Charles Baker, who accompanied the
remains from Camp Devens. Sergt.
Blake, Everett Brown and Charles
Clifford. The casket was dropped with
the flag. There were many flowers
and a piece from the citizens bore
the words "One OF our boys" Places
Of business were closed and flags
were at half-mast- Mr.. Phil5rook
leaves a father ana neither.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
Girl Messenger

The appearance on the street for
the first time Thursday of nice
looking young lady wearing the cap
and coat Of a Western Union mes
senger created some interest and it
was later learned that this enter
prising young lady was Miss Hart
Of East Vassalboro who has just
been engaged to act as messenger
for the Western Union. 1t is a very
difficult matter to secure the services
Of boys for this sort Of work as the
larger part of the boys are engaged
in the Junior Volunteer work or
other work. This is the first time
that the Waterville Office has been
assisted by young lady, although
this is being most successfully done
in many of the cities over the coun-
try. From the local Office of the
Western Union comes the report
that Miss Hart is most efficient
messenger and it is evident that
such service will become popular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
Indications of Early
Abandonment Entire
Flanders Coast of Huns

London, Oct. 4-(By the Associated
Press)-There is every indication.
according to authoritative naval
sources Of an early abandonment by
the Germans of the entire Flanders
coast. The Germans already are re-
moving their guns. The Belgian
coast has been under heavy bonn
bardment for the past two days.
British and French forces continued
to advance today north of st. Quen-
tin. They reached the outskirts of
Montbrehain after severe fighting.
The American casualties in the heavy
fighting in the Argonne region are
described as moderate. The Germans
have been unable to maintain their
usual artillery fire and are undoubt-
edly beginning seriously to feel the
loss of the large number Of guns. cap
tured from them recently all along
the western front
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
ITALIANS CROSS SEMENI
IN WESTERN ALBANIA

Rome, Oct. Am Italian column has
crossed the Semeni river in western
Albania and has pushed across the plain
of Mazurja. on the Lyushna river,
which was an important enemy supply
center.
The chief of the general staff of the
Italian navy made the announcement of
the loss The chasers were engaged in
patrol escort service for the protection
of the large warships taking part in the
bombardment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

ming there is every reason to expect i'm
mediate blows on various sectors in the
opinion of observers here. 1t is now OBJ
vious that the advance Of Major Cen
eral Liggett's army along the Mouse has
been halted under orders from supreme
headquarters and not for lack of power
to go ahead. for in that case American
troops would not have failed for en-
ployment with The French west of the
Argonne. Apparently the far-reaching
plans Of the supreme commander are
satisfied by the progress made by the
Americans in the first three days of
, their rush. The Americans now are en-
gagged in local operations on this front
until the battle along the whole front
again calls for thrust in this vital sec
tor of the enemy's position. The stub
| born resistance Of the Germans before
the British north Of ST. Quentin was
taken as an incident of the whole Ger
man scheme Of retrenchment carried by
this thrust.
In the same way repeated counter at
| tacks on the Belgian front showed the
| menace seen by the German high com
mand in further progress northward by
this movement around Roulers. Presun-
ably heavy German reserve forces have
been concentrated at these two points
to meet the danger. The time seems
ripe for smashing attacks at some 9TH
er points weakened necessarily by with
drawal Of reserves to make these con-
centrations.
The outstanding feature of the whole
| Allied campaigr has been the wonder
full f!exibility Of the forces, the rapidity
! with which whole armies can be moved
from sector to sector appearing on new
fronts almost over night. The enemy
| has been surprised repeatedly and a
i large part Of the credit for the Allied
advances, it is believed here, is due to
the fact that increasing preponderance
of men and material supplemented by :,
vastly superior motor truck equipment
has restored the enement Of surprise 10
battle strategy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
Deaths and Funerals at Rumford

Mrs. Mary Jellison of Old Town, 80
years old. died Thursday Of pneumo-
MIA, after an illness Of less than four
hours. at the home of her niece. Mrs
A. p. White, Rumford. George Phil
lips, IS, died Thursday of double
pneumonia. leaving his wife in seri-
Gus condition and five little children,
several of whom are also sick The
funeral of George Stone. %. was held
Thursday, a victim Of influenza. Pc
ter King, a woodsman, who died there
after a few days illness. was buried
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
DISCRIMINATION IN
RANKS GERMAN FORCES

With the British Forces in France
Oct. 4.-There are no signs of fresh Ger
man reserves anywhere. There is every
indication of disorganization, not only in
the enemy infantry but in the artillery
Riots are reported to have occurred
among certain German units in which
even their officers participated Brit
ish officer familiar with the entire Ger
man situation in Flanders said: Moth
into a rout now"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

MISS Evelyn Dick arrived in the
city Friday afternoon from Gardiner
WAera she has been at her home since
Wednesday evening, having been at
olmp< Devens. Mass. for a week.
l4s0TDtolk answered the call for
HlHsae during the influenza epidemic.
obn@f5oa9 at Camp Devens, which
WQKbesmost, welcome news, are very
uDechs4mDsoved, In fact, the general
eoln1aA is'thak The epidemic 10 under
oon1RoaAA&S this big camp, but all
toroughs the Bay state conditions are
~ lDproving. Miss Dick anticipates
rAeuSAlaD TO Aapaachusetts to resume
.Woe8 among lnduenxa casesa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
Midland Josenh

Midland Joseph, the 16-months old
daughter Of David and Mamie Pos
eph, passed away Oct. 8 at the Sis
ters' hospital and the funeral serv-
ices were held Friday forenoon fror,
the Sacred Hear. church. The inter-
ment wat at the Catholic cemetery
at Pine Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
A, IA. SaroAnt

The funeral services Of the late A.
NJ. Sargent were held from his home
on Ash street Friday morning. A
Knights Of Pythias representation
was present to pay their last respects
to their deceased brother. The floral
tributes were many and beautiful.
Rev. B. B. Beatty, pastor Of the
Getchell Street Baptist church off,
ciated. The remains win be taken to
Clinton for interment. The bearers
were Edgar J. Brown. Joseph Month
fore, John Cole and George Cannon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

The sewing rooms At the Red Cross
headquarters will be open for workers
NiAay all day. opening At 3 o'clock in
Tie forenoon and closing At in the aft
s31oon. to work on gas masks. It is
s&psetAA that 500 gas masks will be
made Tor local use IL handing any cases
a tnduen1a which may arise and it is
hDpAA that these may be finished on
saturday. II the work is not complet-
q Saturday it will have to continue
tie next day A large number OF work.
sls ars urged to attend to have the work
cSmnloted Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
Open Air Services

The three churches Of Catholic faith
in the city will hold open-air services at
the regular hours for next Sunday If
the present plans are carried out sue
cessfully and if the weather is favor
able. The services will be held in the
open air in the church yards at ST.
Francis church. OF which Father Char
land is minister; at the Notre Dame
church. Father Drolet; and Sacred
Heart church. Father Curran
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

The American Red Cross strongly
advises the use OF gauze masks for
doctors and nurses and those attend
ing patients i'll with influenza. Doc
tors and nurses going from house to
Mousse should wear a separate mask
for each house. These masks, when
vsed. may be placed in a separate
Uag and boiled for 1--WE minutes. thus
Gaertlizing them. The Waterville
Red Cross Chapter and its branches
aSe prepared to furnish these to any
dhe calling at the Red Cross Head
charters on Appleton street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

Major Harold l.. Pepper, command
ing the second battalion Of the Srd
Maine Regiment, will be in Angus
ia Saturday and Sunday conducting
an officers school for the officers Of
his battalion. The school will De held
nthe Serate chamber of the State
House and all battalion officers are
expected to be present. The adjutant
and Lieut. Titcomb will assist in
the instruction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
c. M. 2. c. Service FLAG

A service flag. which carries the
numerals 80 has been hung this week
in the local office of the Central Maine
Power Co., signifiying that 80 en-
ployes of that company are now in
the service. Very soon two gold
stars will be added for two former
employees who have made the su.
prenie sacrifice. One Of these men
died across the seas and one on this
side. This number for stars repre-
sent the men from all departments Of
the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
GREEK TROOPS OCCUPY
TOWN OF SERES AFTER
BULGARIAN EVACUATION

Athens, Oct. 4--Greek troops this
morning occupied Sores on it's evacu-
alton by the Bulgarians. The popu-
lation had been reduced from $4,000
to 5000 these remaining being mostly
old men and women and children. The
Bulgarians in violation of their
agreement removed all grain and
cattle and even the furniture from
the houses.
The people of Sores were suffering
from hunger and were clad in rags.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

The members Of the Water1ille
High school football squad and Dup
portsrs will journey to Oak Grove
Saturday where they will meet the
Oak Grove Seminary eleven in foot
ball. The game will be caleld at
1890 a. m. The larger part Of those
intending to 60 will make the trip on
Che morning train. Sports. due to
The times. are scarce and this game
Dromises to be an interesting one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
FORMER RUSSIAN
MINISTER MURDERED

London, Oct. 4.-AleXander J. Guch-
koff, former Russian minister OF war
and leader of the Octoberist party, has
been murdered by robbers. This infor-
nation was received today by the Cen.
trail News in a dispatch from Amster-
dam quoting Moscow advices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

Lillian NJ. Leighton of North vassal.
ooro passed away suddenly Friday aft
ernoon at the nome of Mary Cook She
was a years of age. Her husband, Al.
bert Leighton. two sons and a daugh.
ter survive. The deceased was a MEM
Der OF the Ladies Of the Maccabees of
cross Hill. The funeral services will
be held Monday afternoon from the
home. Rev. J. o. Rutter will os'iciats
and interment will Be in the North Vas
1alboro cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
Mrs. Mary J. Rounds Of Gerham

Mrs. Mary Jane Rounds, widow Of
Robert Rounds Of Gorham, died
Thursday at the home Of A. L. Lib
by in Turner, where she was visiting.
She was the daughter OF Caleb Skill
lings and was born in Gorham, Nov.
1. 1870. She is survived by an adop-
ted son, e. NJ. Libby Of Gorham, now
in France. engaged in Y. NJ. c. A.
work, and two nephews. She was a
member Of the School Street Aetho-
dist church Of Gorhams
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

The captains Of the teams n the
campaign work OF the Fourth Liberty
loan met Friday evening in the may
or's Office in the City building where
they received instructions in regard
to their work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

: Mr. and Mrs. John L. Gerrish of
Patterson, y. j., will arrive in the
city Saturday planning 10 make their
home in this city. They have been
passing the summer at their summer
home at Alton. ~ II. Mr.. Gerrish is
8 member OF the firm of Gerrish &
Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
Gideon Roy

A telegram was received in the
city Friday from Camp Devens,
Mass. announcing that the remains
of Gideon Roy had left that place
Friday afternoon and would arrive
early Saturday morning in Water
vile. Funeral arrangements will be
announced later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hodsdon of
Silver street will leave Saturday for
lewiston where they plan to pass
two weeks as the guests Of Mr.. Hods-
don's relatives. he having a vacation
from his duties at the Gerrish e.
Smith store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

No RED Cross sociable was held
Friday night by the students Of Co.
burn Classical Institute as was
planned because of the action re-
Gently taken by the Board Of Health
to close all places of amusement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

Z First Electrician Charles L. Ray
ana First Class Sailor R. ". Nor
rssey we're greeting friends in the
CITY Friday. They have been at Hal
Max. n s.. for some time. Mr.. Ray
vas. during the months Of May and
June in charge Of the local naval re-
eruitihs ONCE. He is on his way to
Boston. Mr.. Morrissey is going to
New York City TO report at the City
Park Barracks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

Deputy Marshal Frank Lessor and
Police Officer Wallace Roderick OF
the Waterville police force have re-
turned from Pittsfield where they
have been doing special duty at the
PistsSeld fair grounds where the
Four County fair took place. They
report that there was considerable
disturbance at the fair grounds and
that they were busy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

Ex- Governor Frederick w. Plaisted.
Augusta postmaster and John Arnold
Of Augusta were among those who
attended the closing session of the
Maine Press Association, Friday in
this city. Other postoffice officials
present were: Postmasters William
3. Curran. Bangor; Clarence Mantor,
Skowhegan. Frank J. Carlsley, Dex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

Leo Berliasky and his sister, Miss
Rebecca Berliasky returned Friday
from New York. where they have
been passing some time as the
guests Of friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

In com pliarce with the order Of the
mayor and TIE board OF health there
viii be no services in St Marks church
On Sunday. The other places of wor-
6hip IN the city will also be closed on
hat day for the same reason but out
door exercises will be held by some Of
the churches OF the city. or at least the
fort into effect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

Word has been received by friends
n William Ward. announcing his safe
arrival overseas Mr.. Ward was for
mer manager OF the Woolworth Five
ana Ten Cent store in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

Captain Thomas. 1st Lieut.. Emery
and End Lieut. Foss of Co. G will go
to Augusta Saturday where they will
attend the school of instruction for
the officers of the second battalion Of
the crd Maine REGIMENT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

The fire steamer Of the Waterville
fire department was out for trial Fri
day afternoon, following repairs
which have been made. The trial
was made at the corner of Center
and Gilman streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
IMMEDIATE BLOW
Continued from Page One)

squeeze operation against the Rheims
pocket therefore is full of promising
possibilities, for the enemy would no
sooner extricate his forces from this
menace than he would find himself in
an exactly similar trap on a wider
front to the north.
Whatever Marshal Foch may be plan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
Arrangements have been made TO,

\ Arrangements have been made Tor
The store. nut pits and shells when
not convenient for delivery at the Red
Cross rooms to be left at Redington
and Co. Verzoni Bros. King and
Pasaaucci. Marchettes and Harris
Bakery. The Boy Scouts and p9pils
h the schools have been asked to- as
eist in gathering the stones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
POSTPONE Centenniaj

The centennial observance Of the
First Baptist church which had been
planned for Oct 10 to 20. has been
postponed because Of the prevailing
conditions. The date Of the centenni-
al will probably be Nov. 8 to 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

. Mrs. Clayton Flewelling Of Angus
u arrived In the city Friday and will
visit relatives on Seavey street for
lev days. NJ. Flewelling will join
her Saturday for a week end visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
Charles VeiIIeux, Jr.

Charles Veilleux. Jr., aged is
years. passed away Thursday even
ing at his home on Hillside avenue.
The funeral services will be held
Saturday forenoon at 8 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
Z. S. AND FRENCH FORCES
TAKE 5000 PRISONERS
IN CHAMPAGNE REGION

Paris. Oct 4.-(Havas) .-American and
French forces in their victorious ad-
vance on the crest of Montblanc in the
Champagne captured 5000 prisoners, ac-
cording to the Echo de Paris
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

: Lloyd Douglas of Augusta. stu
CENT at University Of Maine, was IN
The city for the day Friday calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

Mrs. Ralph Hill Of Skowhegan has
arrived in the city and is visiting
relatives for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

Oliver L. Hall, city editor of the
Bangor Commercial. was among the
newspapermen in the city Friday.
Mr. Hall is a graduate Of Colby,
1894.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

Harry Brandow came Friday after
noon from Bangor where he has been
ca business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

. Edward Clark returned Friday at
s<rneon from a few days trip to Ban
nor on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

". G. Barbour Of Portland was in
ne city Friday fer the dayson bus
pess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

Z Mss Letourneau IL able to be out
aftsr being confined to her home on
orsy street with the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

sLAarned Mayo, . Colby college stu =
deat. Is III and is receiving treatment
q 0ray's hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

Services At the Friends church at
East vssssiboro for next Sunday will
~ conducted by r.. l.. Craig Of this
cdty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

Among the shoppers in the city
Friday was Mrs. Ernest JOY Of
Hinckley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05

Hon. 3. L. Berry was In Durham
lkiday for the day-on business.