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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-05
RETURN QUESTIONNAIRES

The Gratiot County Draft Board
announces that any person who has
a QUESTIONABLE in his possession, on
which he has been allowed an exten-
sion Of time by the board, or for
other reason, must return the ques-
tonnaire to the local board by Deem
Der 7.
The board must look them over.
and classify them and have their re
ports ready December 9, as the rec
ords Will be sealed on December 10
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-05
KILLS SISTER
Elsie Hunter Accidently Kills His
Own Sister With Gun.

When cleaning his shotgun Monday
evening at his home in Elsie. Ram
Praay, aged 10. accidently discharged
il, the shot striking and killing his
sister, Mabel, aged three, and wound
ing a second sister, Adeline, aged
seven years.
The shot blew the head off Of the
younger sister, and some Of them en-
tered the side Of the older sister, and
caused slight wounds.
Praay had been out hunting Mon
day and when he returned, started to
clean the gun. The accident took
place in the evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-05
BADLY WOUNDED IN ACTION

Fred Bell Of this city has received
official word that his brother, Serg.
Jack Bell, had been severely wounded
while operating a machine gun in
Belgium on November /.
The information received is 10 the
effect that Serg. Bell has suffered the
loss Of his left arm and is now con
fined in a hospital in London. Eng
land
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-05
BACK TO OLD SCHEDULE

With the rehabilitation Of the
Students Army Training Corps at
Alma college the latter part Of the
month, the Presbyterian institution
will go back 70 a peace basis, and will
revert 70 the two semesters a year.
as was the case before the s. A. T. C..
entered into college life, instead of
three terms during the year.
The various literary and other so
cieties at the institution will also re-
sumo their work with the passing Of
the corps.
1t was announced yesterday that
the annual Christmas vacation, in
stead Of being until January l, would
be continued until January 7
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-05
GET LICENSES NOW

Coleman G. Vaughn, secretary 4
state, requests that those who intend
using their automobiles the first Of
the year send Immediately for their
licenses. This will do away with a
great deal Of the rush work that
usually floods the office at the frs.
of the year, and will assure the more
prompt securing of such licenses
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-05
XMAS EDITION NEXT WEEK

The Christmas edition Of The Alma
Record Will be issued this coming
week, and in order that it may be
out promptly and delivered on time.
the management requests that the
business men Of the city have their
Advertising for the coming week
ready as early as possible.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-05
TO USE HOSPITAL

At a meeting of the supervisors,
the health committee and the doctors
of the city, held at the First State
bank on Friday, Il was decided not
to secure place for a city hospital TO
take care Of contagious cases. but to
accept the offer made by DR.. Brainerd
and take such cases TO the hospital.
where needed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-05
4 GOOD CHRISTMAS PRESENT

II would be hard to find a more
suitable Christmas present, especial
ly for those who are away from
home, than The Alma Record. It
would be appreciated by them. bring
ing Alma closer to them, as it will.
with its newsy columns, and would
bring them tidings of the friends
back home. The price is small, very
small. compared with the year around
pleasure, satisfaction. and knowledge
that it will carry to them. II will go
everywhere in the United States and
possessions
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-05
HEALTH OFFICER
CARNEY RESIGNS
Resignation Accepted at Special
Session of Council and Graham
Named Successor.
DOESN'T WANT THE PLACE
DR.. Graham Refuses Office. Follow ing
Appointment and Confirmation
by Council.

nr Thomas >. Carney, for the past
two and one-half years health officer
Of the city Of Alma, resigned the
position Sunday, 20 take effect az noon
Monday. The resignation was tend
cred 70 Mayor Francis King, and on
Monday evening at a special meeting
Of the city council. called TO consider
the resignation. il was accepted. Or.
+. J Graham was appointed in his
place
The resignation of DR.. Carney.
which was presented 10 Mayor King.
explaining his action, follows
December /, 1918
Hon Francis King,
Mayor Of the City of Alma, Michigan
believing that public sentiment in
our city has not yet sufficiently ma
tured TO permit the application Of
present day scientific methods Of
health protection. and not being able
20 adapt my cor~ ,ience TO othcr
methods than those know to be
right, feel that IL is time for me 10
step down and leave tins important
Office to one who viii pursue such
course as the majority Of the citizens
wish.
II. therefore. tender my resignation
to take effect at noon, Monday, De
cember =. 1918
Respectfully,
IT J. Carney,
Health officer"
After the formal notice Of rctie
nation was received 10y him, specia
meeting Of the common council was
called for Monday evening 10y Ma, OF
King 20 consider the resignatior
which DR.. Carney had d~thus tend red
and 10 Was accepted by the coInci
after a very short discussion.
Suggestion. were then maze re-
eaiding successor Mayor Kin,
suggesting tac name of Dr r. j
Graham <or rcmarka The mayo
thcn te4dcrci The name Of Dr Ora
"n ss .- appon.ec for inc office
aa. o. was conhrme4 hy tie counci
WIKI just one vot, apu1s. the con
llulatloA.
"Wednesday morning. af.er he ha,
received ,bc f5tna' notice of his ap
poinImeu- as Eea',h officer Of tn,
city. ~. T. Graham was inter
vieued hN Record reporter. AMI h,
stated that b, could not take n,
Office an t.at mis- formal resignatior
as healtn Off - woIld be made i'm
mediateN. fie stated that while h,
did not like 10 refuse "a duty to "a.
city, that he had all Of the busines.
that he could properly attend TO.
This will mean that it will now b,
up 10 Mayor Pro Tenn r. l.. Smith L
make an appointment to fill the va
cancy which has beer created by th,
refusal Of Or. Graham to take tn,
Office Nothing Is known at the pres
ent time, as 20 who is being consid
cred for the place bv Mr.. Smith. Ii
Is possible that no appointment vii
be made 81 the next council meeting
but every expectation is, that with
health conditions out in the state a.
they are, that an appointment vii
be made Tuesday night.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-05

Victory Bread best by taste.-69-4c
Smoke the best, wanigas.-64-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-05

Smoke the best, wanigas.-64.tr
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-05

Advertise in the Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-30
Herbert L. DOUGLASS

News has been received of the death
on sept. 26 of Herbert L. Douglass at
ms nome in While Salmon, Wn., of cere-
oral hemorrhage. Mr.. Douglass was
born in West Gardiner Jan. %. 1879 the
son of Eleazur and Caroline S, UorJ,
douglass. Upon the death of his father
IN 1881 ne moved to Gardiner and attend
ed the schools of the city, graduating
from the high school in 1892. He imme.
diately entered Bates college and was
graduated from that institution in the
CLASS of 1896 While in college he was
very prominent in athletics, being can
tam of both the baseball and football
teams In his senior year. After gradual.
ing he was principal of Columbia Falls
high school 1865; Hallowell high. 1899
and Highland avenue grammar school
i'Oe-'. He was district superintendent
Of the Unbelievable district 1919. He
was employed as travelling salesman for
u. {. Heath & Co. in Maine 1909-10. and
IN the west 1910 to 1873 In 1918 Mr.
Douglass went into the banking and real
estate business in White Salmon, Wn.,
IN which he was eminently successful
Ny. Douglass leaves a widow, a broth
er. h:eustus F. Douglass of Lisbon.
and three sisters. Mrs. Laura M. Blair
Of Gardiner Mrs. Carrie NJ. Briggs Of
Washington. D. c.. and Mrs. Grace
PlCmmer of Lisbon Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-30
MADISON

Carlton Hilton, the eight-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Hilton of
Starks, died Friday morning after an
illness of 10 days with the distemper
which has proved fatal to a number o.
children in this vicinity.
Funeral services for the late Rufus
S. Mckenzie we're conducted at
o'clock Saturday afternoon by Rev.
VIM. Clements at the home on Old
Point avenue Indian Spring Lodge. L.
0. o. F., and Euclid Lodge. F. and A.
NJ, attended the service in a body. The
remains were taken to Boston for ere
nation on the evening train.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Allen, who have
been guests of Mrs. Aliens brother,
Harry Gee, for the past week. returned
Saturday morning to their home in
Portland
Mrs E. w. Maxim and family and
Mrs. W. J. Hall left town Saturday
morning for Portsmouth, N. H., where
they will make their home.
Carold Brown left town Saturday night
for Albany, n. Y. to attend the nation
al meeting of -ulp Sulphite and Paper
makers Unions as delegate from the
unions at the Great Northern paper
mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-30
BOWDOIN

NORTH-Mrs. b. F. Cady has gone
to Boston for a week. preparatory to
moving her household goods there,
where the family will live for the WIN
ter.
Miss Ruth Johnson is teaching the
Ward school.
A son was born Wednesday, Sept. %,
TO Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Jones. -
Mrs. w. A. Pratt and daughter FL
are visiting relatives this week in NFA
port. N
George Aube is making ready to Rove
his family to Pejepscot for the viii
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Lane on WedHs !
day attended the funeral of relative:
Arthur Andrews. aged II. Of Saba ttuH
Frank Everett and his son Harry -Qf
I.itchfield passed a few days this wee3s
at his farm in Bowdoin, fitting wood for
winter use.
Mr.. and Mrs Alfred Wenzel were visi-
tors Friday in Sabattus.
William Lane Of Cambridge, Mass.
has recently been visiting his son. Per-
cy Lane. and family.
Samuel Marshal. who has been en-
Dyed in Portland for several months.
has returned to the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-30
Whistles Blow and Bells Ring To Celebrate Towns PROMPT
Going Over the Top Loan Drve-Joseph Porer Dies Of
Pneumonia-Death of Miss Marie Forter-Deacon R. w.
Morrill, Passes Away After Long Period Of III Health
Rosco Turner Arrested on Bi gamy Charge

SkoWhegan at the opening hour OF the
Fourth Liberty Loan campaign was
generously over the top with subscnp-
tons totaling s2454oo, the allotment since
the 20 per cent. discount being SZZo'""'
At 9 o'clock Chairman Leslie II. Holo-
smith. who has attended so capaD!y 10
the duties connected with his ONCE, was
distributing all Of the appHcatlons' the
results of the preliminary campaign
work conducted by the teams OF women
in the residential section and OF the
men in the business section, to the three
local banks, md while on the opening
hour no applications had actually ceen
filed, the campaign was SO rounded up
that there was nothing left TO do but at
tend to these matters with the various
banking concerns The official report
rendered the New England committee
at o'clock indicated that there were
1853 subscribers. The glad news OF the
successful outcome of a campaign which
the committee was allowed four weeks
to complete, but which was ended al
most before the opening hour. was her
aided by the blowing of factory whistles,
sounding of the fire alarm and ringing
of church bells. Skowhegan people gen.
orally have been sincerely patriotic In
this fourth big loan, but the prompt
ACHE. -.1ent Of SO liberal subscrip-
ton has been due in a large measure to
Chairman Goldsmith, the committee
and splendid team work Of local men
and women. The banks were kept open
ipo nd
:ate Saturday night information was
given out that lip to that time there
had been 7a5 subscribers, the total sub
scription being s3pseoo at the various
banks. Sore $4,000 expected is not in
Guided in this reckoning. The employees
Of the American Woolen Co. alone sub
scribed in the sum of about $4,000 and
at least $1,000 is expected from the firm.
while about $4,000 was subscribed from
the officers and employees of the Maine
Spinning Co. Approximately $500 was
subscribed from the Somerset shoe fac
tory.
DIR. I. L. Salley was sent by the State
Live Stock Commission to the F. T. Sta
pies farm in West Hartland Friday to
investigate the condition of a horse
which it was thought was affected with
the CHAMBERS The animal was given the
usual test, and while it did not entirely
respond as might be expected in a Sc
rious case, it was sufficiently suspicious
to wa rrant the doctor in ordering the
animal killed. 1t was understood not to
be horse Of much value.
Mrs. Charles Dalrymple Of Waterville,
daughter of the late Sol Reynolds, came
to Skowhegan Saturday for a short
visit
Harvey D. Eaton Of Waterville came
to Skowhegan Saturday night and left
immediately for his farm in Cornville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-30

plants have been commissioned and
have reported at these meetings.
This Monday evening there is to
be meeting Of all the captains and
solicitors at 100 at Mr.. Clearwater's
Office. 1t is of the greatest possible
Importance that every worker be
present to receive instructions, liter
aturc and detailed information COW
ering the campaign.
Briefly the work already laid out
by the committee is: Beginning Tues
day, October list, complete census
of the entire city will be made. The
purpose of this census is to locate
every possible prospective purchaser
of bonds. No solicitation whatever
for the actual sale of bonds will be
made during this preliminary census
canvas. Its object being simply to
locate in each household and place
of business those who should and will
be expected to purchase bonds. This
considerable time and detail will
necessarily systematic and make the
final work of the actual bond solicit
ors much easier and more quickly
accomplished. Therefore, when the
census takers call on you on Tuesday
you should be Immediately ready
with information as to residents in
your household.
These census-takers will also leave
literature explaining the details of the
bonds, rate of interest time of maturity
and the different methods of installmens
plai& and otherwise on which they may
BE purchased.
+ Af.ffst monster parade and celebra-
tfon.t ITO mark the opening of the cam
neign was discussed. After careful con-
sfderation, however, it was felt by the
fcplpmittee that it would be much better
to spend the same amount Of time ana
effort in the actual solicitation and SELL
ing of the bonds themselves. and this
decision will be followed.
However, big mass meeting is ar
ranged to be held at the Acme theatre,
(which the proprietor. Mr. Goodwin, has
again freely donated to the cause. for
Spnday afternoon, Oct. 6. The details
,,as to program are not yet entirely COM
Ui0SPTQdl Hd'c DccH 10 the point
yof sechring man who is known as one
Of the finest orators in the State, and
with him will be one of our soldier boys
Just s.feturned from France with the
fresh story of the theatre Of the western
font
Sub meetings are also scheduled at
noon on several days during campaign
week for each Of our manufacturing
plants.
Hallowell is facing mighty task Our
quota is Just double what it was last
time-in round figures we must raise
100000. But it must and will be done.
Now then, every shoulder to the wheel
and over the top we go. For Hallowell
has never yet failed in a cause that is
right and good
Our honor flag will again fly over the
Fighting Fourth!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-30
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt. Joseph Allen.
Timothy O'Shea, late 18th Ind. Bat.
Mass. l.. A. has been granted a dis
charge from the Home.
George B. Frzzell has been granted a
furlough to visit relatives in Bangor.
Samuel l.. Cummings has reported
from a pass to visit friends in Bath
Hughie A. Warren, late Co. C, Sth
Mass. Inf. has reported for readmlss.on
to the branch.
James Clunen. late Co. B, 47th U. S.
the branch. a.
William H. Archer of Yonkers. y. Y.
late Co. ], 133d \. Y. Inf, has been ad-
mitted to the Home
The returns from furloughs Saturday
were: Calvin F. Sherman from Onset,
Mass, Tristram Dame from Manchester,
n. H. and John L. Chambers and Mar
tin Dunphy from Boston.
The picture program for Tuesday will
be Mary Pickford in How Could You
Jean?" and Fatty Arbuckle in Good
Night, Nurse" also Ford Weekly.
The national and State encampment
of the U. V. U. will be held at the
branch Oct. and and a grand good
time is looked for. A large delegation
is expected.
The Sunday concert was largely at
tended and thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The many friends of Joseph E. Villett.
formerly stenogra pher in the treasurer's
office, who has been in Paris since last
year. will be interested to learn that he
has been transferred to London in the
same line of t.uty-chief yeoman, U. s.
Naval Aviation Forces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-30

Farmingdale started its work Of
filling it's quota for the Liberty loan
in good shape Sunday. At the Burns
schoolhouse meeting was held and
a large number were present. 1t was
hoped that Benedict F. Maher IF Au :
gusta would address the assembly
but he was unable to be present and
Rev Mr.. Temple, the chaplain at the
National Home. took his place. The
Odd Fellows Band was present and
rendered several selections. This
evening at the Town house john +.
Nelson, Esq, of Augusta will address
another meeting in the same inter-
est. The music will be furnished by
the Farmingdale Band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-30
Joseph Poirier

Joseph PORTER. who has been seri-
ously i'll for several days with ,3neu-
monia, passed away Friday night.
aged about 90 year, re is the son of
Mrs. John Miller Of Hanover street.
and was employed aa an electric line
man for the Somersat Traction Co.
The conditions surrounding his death
are unusually sad IS his wife, for
merry Miss Eees'e Gagne. has beer
Ill at the hospi!-cl while seven mem
bers Of his family are i'll, including
his brother, Renben Poirier, now
somewhat improved, and his half
sister, Miss aaron Miller, who is in
p very grave condition. Beside his
widow, mother and step-father
with whom he has lived since hid
hood. there are three children, Doris
Eva ARD Henry. Mr.. Poirier was q
communicate at st. Mary's Catholic
church and was q member Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-30

The Fourth Fighting Liberty Loan
started off with a good speed in this
city Saturday, though there had been
no additional efforts made for this.
Owing to the absence of many Of the
general committee from the city it
has been impossible to hold a meet
ing for the furthering of plans This
forenoon there will be meeting held
and at this time all the efforts pos
sOle will be put into the move.
Those in charge have no doubt of
the city being able to go "over the
top despite the lateness in the start.
Watch for developments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-30
THE STRAND

Roy Stewart in Triangle Production
1.-THE Haired Cupid''-AIiie's Official
War Review and Triangle Comedy
Making Eight Full ReeIs-EmiIy
Stevens in 1.-THE Mans World" and
the Last Chapter Of the Eagles
Eye"
Not satisfied with the management
of Red" Saunders, their foreman,
the eastern directors of the Chanta
Seechee cattle ranch in Oklahoma
sent Albert Jones to act as superin-
tendent.
The boys on the ranch all threaten
to resign when word of this move
reaches them, but remain at Reds"
request. Jones arrives and makes
himself disliked. The punchers are
making life rough for him when word
comes that his niece, Logs Andres of
Boston is about to pay him visit.
Led by Red" the punchers pan
rousinG welcome for 1.-The old maid"
only to find her the prettiest piece of
feminity in Oklahoma. Kyle Lam
bert Reds" bunkie, falls in love
with her, Jones moves to break the
match by firing Kyle and sending
Logs home.
He confides his plans to Red"
The latter, who has been keen1y dis
appointed in love when the much
touted beauty. Lilly, from the east,
proves to be a Jersey COW. sympath-
ICES with the lovers. He arranges for
an olopment. "Squint Eye" Lucas
who has been forced on the cow out
fit by Jonesy, and is really rustler,
overhears the elopment plans and in
tercepts the pair at the ford where
lie shoots Klye.
In thrilling. race. Logs beats the
Mexican to the ranch, Lucas is slain
by Red" and Kyle is rescued. The
pair are married before Jonesy re-
turns from his search for Lilly. the
COW. and Jones is forced to extend his
congratulations.-A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-30
LITCHFIELD

The Litchfield Red Cross branch will
serve a baked bean dinner Tuesday al
Litchfield Fair. Eat beans and help the
Red Cross. An auction booth is being
fitted up where livestock. vegetables and
fancy articles will be sold to the high
est bidders. Bid generously and help
the Red Cross. Other attractions will
also be presented Watch the Red Cross
booth Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Litchfield Fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-30
Deacon r. w. Morrill,

Richard ". Morrill,, VINO has been in
failing health for some time, passed
away Saturday afternoon in his room
for about nine years and practically
since the rebuilding Of that hosiery.
Last winter he was critically; i'll, but re-
covered sufficiently to resume his for
mer occupations to q considerable ex-
tent. Less than a week ago he was on
the streets and WIS confined to his room
but a few days. Deceased was born in
the town Of Hartland june 3. 1852, End
was the youngest Of the II children Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-30

y Thesfre alarm was sounded nj Ills
saturday Qorning for a fire 1T the
State. scho& sfor Girls. Miss Hall,
.fnatnon Of Erska 'sSa fsRile heat,
I ing some floor sMax oyer ne std%saa
fhe kitchen, aseidshAlly agnjtrAS1 -
wax whsp It 81 Jed oasseS q
her hands a1tea sfvsces Of a paRS.,
sician were reqrfffeAs :1i.e, me ~
juroies.
Considerable damage was done TO
the floor and walls of the kitchen by
the flames. The building was saved
by the prompt work of men employ.
cd by Alfred Hanson G. Son ongag RM
in erecting the new building 1T SI
school, who rushed at once 49,
scene with chemicals, puttina1A
fire before 'is had sainednA &
way. Ten cherniGAs< We're ESD bs,
damage was Estimated at abff GaX1|
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-30

Mrs Edwin Churchill OF Highland ave-
nue. opened The Liberty Loan campaign
N that nclghborhood in a most fitting
manner. The home was brilliantly light
win colorcd electric lights and a
1'se crowd was present Patriotic
',"Es were sung both by a chorus AMI
s''o solos, some being rendered by Mrs.
steward NJ New York The eve
.'ng was not onl, a pleasant one but
"oh,able one as well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-30

This evening at the Methodist
church at Randolph there will he. 2
meeting in the interest If the Likef-
ty Loan that will be addressed BY
Rev. II. E. Dunnack of Augusta and
a cordial Invitation is extended to
all to be present This meeting will
not alone be interesting in regard to
the loan but will give some idea of
what the Maine boys are doing at
the front in France, word coming di-
rect from them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-30
RANDOLPH
LOCAL NOTICE
To the Citizens of Randolph

To the Citizens of Randolph
y Our boys in the Second Maine, the
3RSrd, have covered themselves and
fneir State with glory in France.
2his story is fresh from the worlds
letest battlefield.
TIA Rev. Henry E. Dunnacll of T.
gnsta plans to speak at the M.tho-
dist tsG1Mrch Monday evenir.., Sept.
,ssetfASand tell you the story of our
:p9Es> from home. 1t is a record Of
sSHich we are all most proud.
The Liberty Loan Committee.
sept2Sd2t