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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06

Skowhegan. Me. Sept. SIX wv
hogan people will be much interested
to learn that Lieut.. George K. Rob-
inson Of Company B is back from
France and is at present passing a
seven days furlough with relatives
in Rockland He left his company
August l. and left France for Am
erica August 20. His journey over
consumed IA days and the flrst
night out his ship was attacked by
submarines. without disastrous re-
suits however. After his furlough
expires he wilt go to Camp Dix to
train men and then will accompany
them again overseas. Lieut.. Robin
son was for several years a resident
of Skowhegan. having been district
manager of the Maine Tel. e Tel.
Co, with headquarters here. He was
active in military circles and was a
member Of Co. f. He accompanied
that company TO the Mexican border
but later was transferred TO Co. b.
He is looking well and has not had
serious wounds rs yet. He got in
touch with number Of Co. e men
before leaving for Maine.
George 4. Robinson. first lieuten-
ant of Company b OF Rumford. from
his long association with affairs mill
itary in Skowhegau IS more famil-
larry thought Of as a member Of
Company F.. for with that military
organization he was at the Mexican
border as its first lieutenant. After
returning to Skowhegan he resumed
his duties IS district manager OF the
Maine Tel. & Tel. Co.. having been
located here TER number OF years
in that capacity. Prior to the sew
erance Of relations with Germany on
the part or the United States he had
Rumford branch of the telephone
concern and consequently he was
likewise transferred to the military
Of that town. OF Com
pany B.
Lieut.. Robinson is nxutsd, his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
SOUTHERNERS TO
PROTEST FIXING
COTTON PRICES

Washington, Sept. 5.-Senators
from the cotton growing states at q
conference today decided to protest
to President Wilson against any ac-
ton by the war industries board
looking to the fixing Of cotton prices
The senators hope to see the Pres
ident tomorrow.
Chairman Baruch Of the war in :
dustries board announced Yesterday
that committee soon would ne APP
pointed with the approval of the
President to visit the cotton grow
ing states and inquire into the lad
visa bllity and feasibility" Of stabil-
izing cotton prices for the protection
Of both the producers and consum
ers and OF handing the crop so that
the needs of the United States and
the allies could be met. The board 8
decision resulted from the sharp de-
terioration Of teh crop in July and
August caused by a severe drouth
over the belt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
RE-ORCANIzE FOR
LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE
DR.. THAYER CHAIRMAN

The waterville Liberty loan exec
utive committee met yesterday az
ternoon in the 4 rectors' room at the
Central Maine Power Co. offices TO
reorganize and make plans for tue
coming campaigns. The committee
will consist Of the following: DR.. F.
c. Thayer. EDWARD ". Heath. f. n.
Atwood, G. x Boutelle, n. II. Bar
rows, F. W. Clair, Arthur Daviau,
H. L. Emery, G. H. Foster. DR.. j. r
Hill. Robert Niverson, G. F. Par
menter, Carroll \. Perkins, Rev. +.
L. Phalen, Frank Redington, A. J.
Roberts, Robert Stobie. Frank ".
Manson. George H. Hagerty. DR.. A.
Jolly. John H Weber, George D
Vose. DR.. George G. Averill, Miss
Frances E. Moore.
George K Boutelle found that be-
cause Of his health 1t would be I'M
possible for him to serve again as
chairman and his resignation was re-
luctantly accepted by the committee.
DR., F. c. Thayer was chosen TO
serve ? chairman and DR.. a. Jolly as
treasurer for the coming campaign.
Edward ". Heath will continue as
secretary. II. L. Emery will be 10
cal manager as in the past and VIII
have for mis- assistants Dr.. A. Jolly
and George II. Hagerty.
The following chairrnen OF SUD
committees were elected: Puoiic
meetings, Frank Redington; general
publicity, John B. Friel; newspaper
publicity. Frank W. Manson speech
&c. DR.. J. F. Hill; dinners, DR.. F. c.
Thayes. George S. Eose. George H.
Hagerty
An organization Of women is to
help the men in this campaign and
their chairman. Miss Frances +.
Moore, was made a member OF the
executive committee.
Mr., Emery outlined some OF the
preliminary plans for this campaign.
II is proposed to divide the city into
seven districts corresponding with
the wards ard appoint A captain for
each ward. Each captain will nave
10 or more assistants and each ware
will be divided into 10 or more sec
tons. The erst work will consist OF
a thorough census Of the entire city,
listing each possible purchaser and
determining from source he viii! buy
Those who will be reached by the
industrial committees will Je as
signed to them and their subscrlpt-
ions taken at the various plants in
the city All others will be assigned
TO solicitors.
II is not considered advisable this
time to attempt to get much more
than the exact quota assigned the
city, running over only enough ~
make sure the exact sum needed will
be secured. The nationwide cam
paign will run about three weeks and
il is planned 10 make an intensive
campaign Of three or four days to-
ward the last OF the general cam
paign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
Smith. Shaw

The wedding of Miss Marjorie Shaw,
daughter Of the late Walter c. Shaw.
formerly of Belfast. and DR. Pau! Rex
ford Smith. Mass. on Saturday, Aug 81
Guests were present from Belfast, Ply
mouth and Bridgewater, and the cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Harold
r. Gustafson Of the New Church. Elm
wood. There were no attendants and
the ceremony was extremely simple.
The bride wore white net with white
lace and satin and long veil. She car
ried shower of bride roses. The groom
is in the Naval Reserves now stationed
at Boston and his bride will remain
with her mother for the present. Dr.
Smith is A graduate of the Belfast high
and Harvard Dental and Mrs. Smith Of
the r. II. S. and Simmons college
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DADDY LONG-LEGS"
CAPABLY PRESENTED

Haines theatre was crowded Thursday
evening with residents OF the city and
vicinity who witnessed the drama
Daddy Long-Legs" which was pre-
sented under the direction OF Henry Mil
Ter.
The play was produced on the same
plan as the book, which Is well known
to all. and each member OF the cast was
most amply adapted to his or her part.
The leading lady. Edna Walton. was
very attractive and a person who is ia
miliar with the book Daddy Long
Legs" would almost believe that the
real Judy Abbott was acting before
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06

Donald L.. son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Mark
A. Wadlin Of Northport and Miss Kath-
crime c., daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
gar w. Mariner of Searsmont. were
married at the Methodist parsonage on
Tuesday at r. NJ by Rev. Charles W.
Martin. The bride wore becoming
gown of white wolfe and there was no
attendants They will make their home
in Northrort. where the groom is en-
gagged in farming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06

being one Of 10 out Of a class Of over
300 to qualify as an expert rifieman.
Lieut.. Patten. who was commission
I'd at Piattsburg last November, has
since then been stationed for some
months at Camp Dix, n. j., going
from there TO Camp Gordon. Atlanta,
Ga. He was one of 200 officers Sc
iected from the 1000 or more station
ed at the latter cantonment to take
the course Of training at Camp Per-
ry. He has been ordered for further
duty TO Camp Dodge. Des Moines,
Iowa.
Archie Conant. who underwent
surgical treatment at his home on
Cross street Wednesday, was re-
ported Thursday afternoon as do
ing well.
Laredo Spencer and family of Court
street have returned from a visit in
Houlton and nearby towns They were
accompanied back by Mrs. Spencer 3
mother. Mrs. Aimira Shaw OF Hersey.
TIE spencers formerly lived In Houlton.
They were away for two weeks.
Miss Mary Pollard. a teacher in Paw.
tucket, L. l., who has been visiting her
sister. Mrs. r. Fremont Homsted, ief,
Thursday for visit with her brother
in Fairfield before returning to Rhode
Island.
Mrs !. l.. Salley. who has been very
i'll this week is row thought 10 be out
of danger but very weak
Mai. John W. Fogler left Thursday
morning for Boston, accompanying his
daughter-in-law. Mrs. Ben Baker Fog.
Ter. and children thus far on their Jour
ney to Washington, p. c. where they
now reside.
Miss Myrtle Johnson underwent surgi-
cal treatment at Somerset hospital
Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Curtis have return
"a from their semi-annual business trip
to Boston to attend the fall millinery
openings
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles futile have re-
turned from Augusta. having accompa.
MED their nieces. Mildred and Marion
Smith. who have been their guests on
their return to their home in that city
Miss Doris Stanley. who has been the
guest Of her aunt. Mrs. John W. He-
gins, returned Thursday to her home II,
keZar Falls.
Wednesday night a number OF the
young men employed in connection with
the Chautauqua enjoyed a banquet al
Hotel Oxford.
Miss Prudence Wadsworth who has
been assisting in the Office Of Judge
Lawrence during the summer. left
Thursday for Orono to resume her stud.
les at University of Maine
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Jones OF Spring
street left Thursday morning to visit
relatives in Augusta
A convocation of De Molay Command
cry. X. r. was held at the asylum,
Thursday evening with a supper at $50
The work Of the Red Cross. the Malta
and Temple was conferred on a class of
candidates from Norridgewock, Dexter
Newport and Corinna.
W. NJ. Bigelow, Democratic candidate
FOR State senator, was over from
Pittsfeld on business Thursday
Edwin l.. Sampson while riding on a
Skowhegan-bound car just starting Out
from Madison Wednesday night was
thrown from the vehicle and sustained
various minor injuries. The car was
rounding a curve when he lost his bal.
ance and it is a wonder that the re-
suits were not more serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06

wife having been before marriage
Miss Elizabeth Jones. the daughter
OF Rev. T. F. Jones, a prominent
Methodist clergyman of Maine and
at one time presiding eioer or dis-
trict superintendent. as SUCH an Of
fetal would now be designated, of
the East Maine district of Methodist
churches. Mrs. Robinson is a singer
Of unusual ability and she and her
children are residing during the
lieutenants absence on Hartley St.
in Woodfords.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
Harvard Man Acquitted
of Evading Draft
Dies in Nogales, Ariz.

Jamaica, \. r., Sept. 5.-Lawrence
Billiard. a Harvard man who disappear
ed from his home here last April afte-
having been indi' ted with his parents
on a charge Of consprng to evade the
draft died in Eogales, Ariz., on Aug. 80
Of typhoid fever according to tele-
gram received today by his father from
the authorities of the hospital to which
the young man was taken.
Tried and acquitted, the parents said
they had not heard from their son since
he disappea7 red.
According 70 his father. Young Bull
lard. who was graduated from Philips
Exeter academy in 1913 and from Har-
ward in 1917. was opposed to all wars
At Harvard he was editor o. a college
paper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
DRY ZONES AROUND
WAR PLANTS APPROVED
BY SENATE RESOLVE

Washington, Sept. 5.--The Senate
adopted without n roll call today 4
resolution by Senator Kellogg Of
Minnesota, authorizing the President
to establish dry" zones about mines,
shipyards, munitions plants and 9TH
or war plants. Tie resolution now
goes to the House.
The Kellogg resolution is a clause
in the pending national prohibition
bill before the Senate but its author
said it's enactment might be de-
layed and that the separate resolu.
was necessary to deal immediately
with conditions resulting from IL
quor sales to war workers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
TWO FATALLY CRUSHED
WHEN CAR OVERTURNS

Caribou, Maine. Sept. 5-George T
Cox Of Caribou and Thomas II
Brown of Limestone were killed late
last night. when an automobile, driv-
en- by the former. was overturned on
the Pressure Isle road near here.
Both were crushed under the car
Two other men in the back seat were
thrown out but escaped injury.
Cox was owner of Erist mill and
- years Of ege. Brown was a farm
er, 2S years Of age. Both were mar
ried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
ALL MUST ASSIST
WITH The REC|STRA-
ton OF SEPT, y

The following bulleti, A.
coming registration Of Sept. y ner,
in Maine has been issued by Admit.
ant General George Mel. pres.or
the provost marshal Of Maine:
Registration Of Sept. IL, 1918
On June 5. 1917, so5ss men fror
Il to 81 years of age registered in
the State Of Maine. On June
1918. 1910 young men Of 81 wears
registered in the State On Angus,
"a. 1918. LOG young men who has
attained the age Of n years dur,n,
the proceeding so DAYS registered in
the Pine Tree State. making a to,a,
for the three registrations of ss.sHr
men.
On September IL. another and
larger registration will be made in
accordance with the Presidents
proclamation OF August 81. II is ex.
pected that no fewer than $4,000
men will be included in the State Of
Maine and 100000 in the nation
This is Americas answer to the Ger.
man boast that the United States
could do nothing TO decisively affect
the issues of the great war. The re-
suit will be the narshaling OF the
man power of the country for the
final titanic struggle between the
free peoples Of the world on one hand
and the autocracy- cursed nations
OF Central Europe on the other.
All male persons between the ages
OF Is and As both inclusive are sub
ject TO registration, except those who
have already registered according to
law and men in the Military and
Naval Service of the United States.
Persons who on account of sickness
are unable TO present themselves for
registration will cause competent
person to apply 10 the Local Board
for cards and authority TO fill out
same. Such cards will be mailed
by sick person, or delivered by their
agent to Local Boards of jurisdic-
ton. Ahsentees are directed TO ap-
ply to Local Board for instructions
and 10 mail their cards to the Local
Boards having jurisdiction over the
places where they permanently re-
side so that these cards may reach
the boards OF jurisdiction on or be.
fore Eept. 10.
All public officials and all patriotic
organizations are called upon TO as
sist in every possible way to make
this final registration complete and
efficient Every citizen Of the State
should interest himself in this great
patriotic enterprise. aiding in the
publicity campaign. and if within
the draft age, presenting himself
promptly for registration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06

City Marshal Charles harrington.
Deputy Marshal Frank Lessor and
Patrolran Wallace Roderick were in
Augusta for the day Thursday. be-
ing witnesses before the grand jury.
Waterville will be well represented at
this term of court. there being II
cases which were appealed and Is
which were bound over. In all there
were Is cases to be before the Super
Tor Court. one being murder case,
and one being for assault with in
tent to kill
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REACH RIVER AISNE

With the French Armies in the Field,
Sept. 5.-fBy the Associated Press
French accommodating parties to the
east of scissors this morning advanced
to the river Aisne north of Brenelle and
Chasseny. Further east advanced eie-
ments reached the canal lateral which
runs along the south bank of the Aisne,
and are facing the positions on the north
bank. fror: which the Germans are Ar
ing from machine guns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
WATER POWER LEASING
BILL PASSES HOUSE

Washington, Sept. 5-The admin
istration water power leasing bill
was passed late today by the House
after leaders had failed in a second
attempt to amend it so as to carry
out the wishes of President Wilson
that a fair value" instead Of the
amount Of Net investment" should
he paid by the federal or municipal
governments in taking over power
plants at the end of the nifty year
lease periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
BAY STATE FIRM
LOSES RIGHT TO
SELL SUGAR

Boston, Sept. s. Because of ALLEGED
false statements in its applica ton for
sugar, the Economy Grocery Stores,
company which operates So retail stores
In Boston and vicinity. has been pro-
hibited by the Massachusetts food ad,
ministration from selling sugar Until
after January :.
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GATES OF CAMBRIA
CONTINUED from PAGE One)

began a new bombardment of the vii
lage of Frapelle, throwing about 5000
shells, including many gas projectiles.
upon the town. which they recently lost
to the Americans. The bombardmen,
is still continuing this afternoon but
no infantry action has vet developed.
American forces today made prisoners
in the Woevre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
EMBARGO ON NEWS
PRINT PAPER EXPORTS
FROM L, S. TO MEXICO

Laredo, Texas, Sept. 5-An en-
barge was placed on all newsprint
paper exports to Mexico here today.
This is said to be in answer to
recent decree Of President Carranza
of Mexico. demanding that thirty
percen, of all newsprint paper i'm
ported be turned over to the Mexican
government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
RAIDS CALLED
OFF IN NEW YORK

New York. Sept. Sit was an
nounced shortly before midnight that
Charles F. De Woody, chief Of the
department of Justices bureau of in
vestigation in this city. had called off
al. Stacker raids in New York and
nearby communities at 8 o'clock to-
night. Late this afternoon Mr.. De
" cody intimated that the drive might
extend beyond the three day limit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
SEES SUBMARINE 20
MILES FROM PORTLAND

Portland, Maine, Sept 5--A large
submarine was visible for two hours
Tuesday forenoon 20 miles south,
southeast of Monhegan, according
to the captain of small fishing
schooner, which arrived here today
The boat did not change it's course
and finally passed from view. 1t
passed within five miles Of the fish
erman, but the captain did not know
whether 1t was an enemy or friend.
" craft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
Cecilia Choral Society

The rehearsal Of the Cecilia Choral
Society which was planned for Mon
day evening has been postponed to
Wednesday evening at O'clock. at
the Congregational church. at which
time Prof. w. r. Chapman will be
present and detail plans for the
festival. Members of the chorus are
expected to be present. Invitations
have been extended to the choruses
at Oakland. Skowhegan and Pitts
field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
M afsesian. Boynton

Charles A. Mafsesian OF Haverhifl
Mass, and Miss Harriet B.. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. David Boynton of Lib
erty. were united in marriage on Mon
day al the home of the officiat ting cler-
pyman. Rev. Charles w. Martin OF the
Methodist church. The ceremony took
place at Q F. NJ. and there were no at
tendants. The bride wore smart gown
Of blue wolfe. After a brief visit IN
Liberty they LEFT for their new home In
Haverh.ll
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KAISER CONFERS ORDER
OF RED EAGLE ON DR..
Won KUEHLMANN

Amsterdam, Sept, 1.-THE Reich
sanceiger of Berlin today announced
that Emperor William had conferred
the order of the Red Eagle Of the
first class on DR.. Richard Won Kuelll-
mann. formerly secretary OF foreign
affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
AIRPLANE CARRYING
MAIL ON WAY FROM
NEW YORK TO CHICAGO

Chicago. Sept. 5.--Max Miller, pilot Of
the first airplane carrying mail from
New York to Chicago. landed late today
at I.ogansport. Pa, where he will pass
the night. continuing his journey 10 Chi
cago tomorrow morning, according 70
word received by postal officials earl
tonight. Miller departed from New
York at 1.o9 o'clock this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
465 ENEMY PLANES
DESTROYED SINCE
AUG. 8 BY ALLIES

London. Sept 5.-Four hundred and
sixty-hve enemy machines have been
destroyed and 200 disabled since the
commencement Of the offensive on Aug.
5, according to an official statement on
aerial operations tonight. Sixty-one hos
tile balloons were destroyed and 81 tons
Of bombs were dropped on various tar
gets.
Two hundred and sixteen British ma
chimes are missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06
80 VILLAGES TAKEN

Paris. Sept. 5.-The French troops
made important advances today both
along the Canal du Nord and north OF
the Eesle, according to the war Office
announcement tonight. During the
course of the day 80 villages were re-
taken along the Aislette river.
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WATERvILLE, MAINE

WATERvILLE. MAINE
High grade college preparatory and
osnsral courses.
Wv Household Arts course for
sotar years and two-y year course for
Ugh school graduates. Up.to date
Practice house, gymnasium. twelve
1sers athletic field. library. and sol.
Ieres laboratories.
Expsnse moderate.
Fer catalogue and inform alton ad :
dress prin. Drew T. Harthorn.
Fall Term begins Sept. II. 1918.
5y31.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06

Although there were not large num-
Der Of citizens at the station Thurs.
day morning at the $50 train when is
eraftees left FOR special service for
Camp Upton. there was a great deal OF
enthnaiasm. The band. Company G OF
the Third Maine, members OF the COM
mitfee. police department and citizens
ieft the armcry at $50 with the drafted
men and accompanied them to the sta.
ton. where they extended the best wish
Is OF "aterville folks and bade them
Eodspeed.
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BELFAST
Herrick Family Reunion

The 18th annual reunion Of the Her
rick family took place at the home of
Roscoe Black on Monday with a large
attendance. A picnic dinner was served
at tables decorated with pink sweet peas
and most substantial and appeti2ing
menu was served, although we'll within
the laws of Hooverism. War songs were
sung and the day was one OF mutual
pleasure. The first reunion a quarter of
a century ago was held at the home of
David Herriek in Northport, many of
those present al that time were also in
attendance on this occasion, some Of
them grown from babyhcod in the
meantime. Others have passed on but
while absent they were not forgotten
Several generations were represented in
the gathering which was one OF the
most pleasant in years and the day was
IDEAL.
Mr. and Mrs James F. Cooper and
little son Roscoe left by boat on Monday
for their home in Brookline. Mass, aft
er a visit with Mrs William Vaughan,
Jr, in East Belfast. Mrs. Cooper's sis
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06

A few more rooms are vented by
tho committee In charge Of the fair.
Already a number have been Sc
cured. and some OF the citizens have
made arrangements to provide rooms
ior the boys. The chairman, Emery
Hegarty. has made arrangements
with the Y. NJ. c. A. to have rooms
FOR the week, and any person may
secure rooms at that building for
less than two dollars for the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. w A. Hager have
been entertaining the following this
week: Miss Matte Walker. Madi-
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Bailey and
family, Nebs TX: Mrs. Arthur Lander,
Madison; Mrs. Augusta Bailey. Mad
ison. the latter being a sister to Mrs.
Hager,