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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
Or. Omar Badger

Seldom have Skowhegan people &C.
Guainted with the family been more
grieved than on the occasion of learn
ing Of the death of Or. Omar Badger
which occurred at the Boston City
hospital, Wednesday. DR.. Badger
was the son of MIR and Mrs. George
W. Badger, formerly of this village
but more recently of Cornville and
Madison. He was graduated from
Skowhegan High school in the class
Of 1910 and was particularly well
known in the school social life at that
time. He subsequently, entered Bow
dom college from which he was grad
uated and then studied medicine at
Harvard Medical school, an institu-
ton from which he was also gradua-
ted. These courses were not accom-
plished without great effort and DR..
Badger had won the esteem of his ac-
quaintances in his successful at
tempts to obtain an education. Fol-
lowing the completing of his Harvard
course he became associated with the
Boston City hospital and had been
made first assistant physician prior
to his final illness which resulted in
pneumonia. During his residence in
Skowhegan DR.. Badger was numbered
among the worshippers at the Island
avenue Congregational church. The
deceased is survived beside his par
ents by four brothers and one sister.
The latter is Mrs. Nettie Treat Of
Emblem and the eldest brother is Roy
Badger who lives in Fairfield The
other brothers are Palmer Badger, a
farmer in Cornville, Guy Badger,
younger than the doctor and closely
associated with him in his school life
here and at Bowdoin college who Is
now in the service and stationed at
Camp Devens, while the youngest is
Bugier Clyde c. Badger of Company
E. 1o3rd Infantry overseas. a student
at High school at the time of his en-
listment. DR.. Badger himself had en-
listed for service and expected to
leave for overseas a few months
hence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
LADIES' NIGHT AT
CEDE FRANCO CLUB

Ladies' night was observed Thursday
evening by the Cede Franco Club in
their hall over Giguere's store, and
there was large attendance. most
enjoyable evening was passed with mu-
steal numbers and a fine address by
Charles B. LeMaire, mayor Of Lewiston
In his remarks Mayor LeMaire told
What American People Have Done anu
What They Should Do to Help Win the
war Mayor LeMaire is most able
speaker and his discourse was very in
teresting.
Fred ". Clair OF this city was pres
ent and gave short address on the
Fourt Liberty Loan campaign which
will be started in this city on Oct s. and
what was expected of the people of Wa.
terville during the campaign.
The president of the club welcomed
the guests at the clubrooms and said
that they would be open to the French
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27

Merifielc upon her return from Work
al about $50 o'clock. and was lying
across the bed with a revolver
grasped in one hand. One bullet had
been fired, taking effect in the right
temple Besides Ihe empty shell an
unexploded cartridge was found in
the revolver. Mr. Marifield had been
at the cafe Thursday, but sometime
after 8 O'Clock Mr.. Sweeney, the ,'wn
or. was notified by man calling at
the restaurant that the chef had left
the place of business with no one in
charge.
A note was left by Mr.. MerriGeld
but contained, it was stated. no *
PLANTATION of the contemplated iced
but only personal message TO f.is
wife. 1t is recalled by his friends
that he has been desrondent for some
time.
A few weeks ago Mr.. Merrifeld
purchased the lunch room which
was owned and formerly conducted
by Felix Lacombe. keeping the same
only few days, when he disposed Of
1t, and returned to his work at the
Nut Shell.
He was held in the highest esteem
among his felIowmen and was a
prominent member of the Knights of
Pythias, and was also a Mason. He
was native of union. Besides his
wife he is survived by his father c.
j. NJ! Mortified of Bolton. Mass and
sister, Mrs. Goodyear of Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
EXPECTED MANY WILL
HEAR LUCIUS E. WILSON
TONIGHT AT ELKS' HALL

There will be 4 crowd at the ElkS'
Hall this evening when Lucius E.
Wilson Ct New York speaks at a
maess meeting. No admission charge
is being made for the meeting and
there vii he no supper and tho men
in charge Of the affair are empha-
sising the fact that there Will be no
solicitations Of any kind.
Women are urged to attend and
the interest they are showing would
seem TO indicte that a gOodly number
will be present. The program is: no
supper, no solicitations-just Lucius
E. Wilson: and it starts at eight
O'Clock
Men in Waterville who have heard
Mr.. Wilson speak on other occasions
are unanimous in the opinion that
he will have a message of genuine
value to local business and profess
sional men and women and there
vii lbe crowd out to hear him if the
signs point Alright.
He is coming here especially to adj
dress this meeting and special eff
fort is being made to get out an
audience which will be in keeping
with his prominence ard the i'm
portarce of his visit
The subject on which he will
speak Will be Applied Patriotism"
and his experience in national and
community work make him ideally
fitted to speak in an authoritative
way.
The general nature of the meeting
will be something similar to pat
riotic rally. Mr. Wilson has been
thrown into much sontact with pat
riotic movements of oae kind or an
other and he will tell of some of his
experiences.
Under his leadership the Eastern
States Agricultural> Exposition at
Springfield, Mass, conducted a move
ment to raise 100000 to be used in
making Springfield the center of ag-
ricultural development in New Eng
land.
In the closing months Of last year
Mr.. Wilson was made an associate
director in the National drive to
raise $45o0,000 for War Camp COM
munity Service. The drive was a
complete success, due largely to the
individual efforts of MIR. Wilson.
While it was in duration Mr.. Wilson
had under his direction a force of
highly trained organization workers
numbering IS men.
Governors, senator's. congressman,
chamber of commerce executives and
many others were pressed into serv-
ice and everyone responded to the
masterful leadership of the man at
the head of the movement.
He will speak tonight on practical
and effective patriotism. He knows
what he talks about when he speaks
and those who are able to get to hear
him will lbe more than repaid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
NEW OFFENSIVE
NEAR DATE OF ONE
THREE YEARS AGO

Paris. Sept. -26.-The new Allied
offensive in the Champagne was re-
gun three years almost to a day sf-
ter the first offensive Of the French
on the same front on September %,
1915.
The French fourth army is con-
Quoting the attack in conjunction
with American forces and the front
extends to the east and west Of the
Argonne forest.
The fourth army says La Lib
erte, has had this sector since the
first battle Of the Marine. The en-
envy expected the attack. It is even
learned that in view of the effort he
foresaw his troops in that sector Rad
been given special nourishment. The
struggle therefore, will be of differ
ent character from these described in
recent official communications. which
showed the Allies almost galioping to
victory"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
CHAMPAGNE FRONT
LOGICAL POINT
FOR DEADLY BLOW

The Franco American attack on
the Champagne front is the first al
lied thrust made on that sector since
Marshal Foch assumed the initiative
in July and is the logical result of
the allied success in Picardy, in
driving the Germans back 10 the
Hindenburg line from Arras to Laon.
A drive northward in Champagne
threatens the communication lines in
the rear of the Hindenburg defence
system, where tn Germans ar @trug-
Cling to keep the British and French
from breaking through.
While the length OF the front or
attack is not disclosed. it probably
extends a good part Of the distance
from Rheims to Verdun and proba-
bly, beyond.
Military critics have pointed out that
the Champagne front was the logical
place where an allied effort intended to
destroy the effectiveness OF the linden
burg line could be made. For some dis
lance east of Rheims the terrain is
fairly level and open and an advance
of some distance here would outfiank
Laon and possibly St. Quentin. More
important still such an advance woult
sever communion lines eastward from
Laon. the pivot of the German defenses
between Rheims and Ypres. An allied
break through might separate the Ger
man forces in the west into two groups
There has been rather lively raidng
activity by both sides on the Champa gre
front in the last two weeks and some
military commentators have felt that
these were the forerunners Of greater
ACTIVITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
WHY SENDING
SOLDIER GIFTS
is RESTRICTED

American Headquarters in France,
Sept. 19-(Correspondence of the AS
ISOLATED Press)-The restriction Of
parcel post or express packages to
the soldiers in France from folks at
from both the men over there and
generous friends and relatives in Am
erica. This order, issued in the ear
ly spring, provides that no package
may be sent to q soldier in France
ex ept when specifically requested
by the individual and approved by
his regimental or higher commander
1t was promulgated after careful
study of the shipping situation as
we'll as the needs and requirements
Of the men and, notwithstanding
some reaction from home in the
shape of complaints from soldiers
relatives and among the men them
selves, the Army authorities feel it
is justified.
They point out that If each soldier
in an army of million. and the AM
erican Expeditionary Forces are now
far in excess Of that. should receive
one HNe-pOunO package a month IL
would involve the handling of $500
net tons a month and require ap-
proximately $3.50 ship tons for trans
port overseas. This would mean the
exclusive use of two fair-sized car
go ships month.
Translated into military needs the
same amount OF ship space would main
tain in France three full regiments of
infantry compete equipped and ready
for fighting. Overseas transport how
ever. they explain, is less formidabe
than the problem involved in handling
and distributing such packages after
they have arrived there. The men are
not located in city OF streets, but are
scattered all over France, in cities.
towns and villages. i'll environments and
in the trenches. and no soldier in war
has permanent address
At present the authorities are devot-
ing every effort to the prompt trans
mission of letter mail and they feel that
this is far more important to the hap
piness of the men and their families
than chocolate, cigarettes, mufflers and
other presents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
In Massachusetts
Continued from Page One)

State Health Commissioner Eugene
r. Kelley has urged the war department.
to postpone the induction Of college stu.
dents into barracks under the Studen.
Army Training Corps plan until the
emergency has passed He said he
would also ask that fourth year medical
students be released for duty in civilian
communities.
Emergency hospitals are being W
into service in many places. In ordr
TO acquaint local authorities with The
best means for converting buildings
quickly into emergency hospitals dem.
onstration unit is being prepared to
travel through the state. The State
Guard will assist in construction Of
emergency hospitals
The state health Aoner has tel.
egraphed state hereezopsepar;ments Of
all the New Englad yates, Pennsylva.
MIA and New York - send medical as.
sistance to Massac Euse,ts. Transport
ton and expenses will be paid The
state health department tonight issued
a statement regarding control of the dis.
ease. The principal warning was 10
avoid crowds and seek medical advice
as soon as sickness developed The
eight district health officers of the state
after an all-day session at the state
house announced that they had formu-
lated a plan for action against the cpl
demic and would make it public tomor-
row. They returned to their districts
tonight.
DR.. W. F. Draper OF the public health
service bureau at Washington will AZ
rive here tomorrow. He will pay par
ticular attention to the health protec-
ton of shipbuilding workers In New
England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
DEFEATEST EFFORT
OF DUTCH SOCIALIST
FAILS OF PURPOSE

Paris. Sept. 2o.-tHavas)-Pirter
j. Troelstra, the Dutch Socialist
leader. who has been in Switzerland.
has failed in his effort to create an
international socialist bureau with
headquarters at Bcrne, it is reported
here.
During his stay in Switzerland he
has conferred with Swiss Socialists
and it is said that Socialists from
several Entente countries. notably
Italy. went there to confer with rim.
1t is understood that the bureau. if
created, would have had a defeatist
tendency and that efforts were TO
have been made to spread the move
ment through all countries at var
with Germany. Pro Germans in the
United States were to have been p
preached by agents Of the bureau. it
is said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
PROMPT VERDICT
CONTINUED from Page One)

Slorah. announced that he would take
the case to the law court again on ex.
ceptions.
The first trial. last January, was stop.
ped suddenly in consequence Of an ex.
clamation by Slorah while the jury was
visiting his home. He exclaimed: MY
God. Take NE cut of here or I will &c
insane again
The jury was dismissed and new
trial ordered. Judge Emery took excep.
tons but they were not sustained BY II.
law court
When the trial was opered today
Judge Emery moved that the indictmen.
be quashed on the ground Of former
jeopardy. Attorney General Guy H
Sturgis argued that the delay in try,ns
Siorah was entirely the fault Of the re.
spondent. Chief Justice Leslie C. Cor.
nish denied the motion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27

Washington. Sept. 2-oniy men Of n
years OF age or over. or those within the
new draft ages who are obviously die
qualified physically for military service
will be accepted for overseas du.v nv
the war department commission q,
framing camp activities and affiliated
organizations. In announcing this TO-DAY
Chairman Fosdick of the commission
declaring that there is just one Mace
Tor Class men and that is with tho a.
my at the front, said the war worL
organizations under his direction wiz
NOT ask Tor exemption for a single man
now in welfare work overseas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
NO DRASTIC STANDING
ORDER ON USE OF FUEL
IN STATE OF MAINE

Portland. Me. Sept. 26-Repor,.
that there is drastic standing order
OF the fuel administration sorbiddjnr
householders to light their oo,,
fires before November was denied 10.
day by the state fuel administrator
James c. Hamlen.
They have been asked to be care.
full in the use Of coal and to use wood
as fuel as much as possible Arin-
the fall months but no ORD has
been issued governing the q
coal" he said.
We simply request ccnserva,;o,
and common sense in the use of fuel"
Mr.. Hamlen added. AT this tim.
with the public health meneced b,
grip and influenza / am anxious tina,
our position should be understood
and to stamp out any reports 20 me
contrary as false
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
IN MAINE =
CONTINUED from Page ons)
RELIEVED THERE ARE
$4,000 CASES IN BAY STATE

Boston, Sept. 26-There are fully
1000 cases of influenza in Massachu-
sets in the judgement Of Bernard
". Carey. epidemiologist for the
state department of health. DR..
Carey said today that he had found
several cities where the health au-
thorities were so busy trying to COM
b>t the disease that they had not
had time to comply with the request
of the state health department that
all cases be reported.
The number of cases reported rur-
ing the "a hour period endir>s at noon
today, DR.. Carey said, was 2.AS.
Deaths reported for the same period
were rs. These figures. however, did
not include the city of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
Persning's Report

Gen. Pershing's communicate: Sec
ton .A-This morning northwest OF
Verdun the first army attacked the
enemy on a front Of 20 miles and
penetrated his line 10 an average
depth Of seven miles.
PENNSYLVANIA, Kansas and Michi-
gan troops serving in Major Gen.
Liggett's Corps, stormed NaEennes'
Mont Rlainville. Nauzuois and Chap
py after stubborn resistance. Troops
of other corps crossing the Eorges
brook captured the Bots De r'orges
and wrested from the enemy tn.
towns of Malancourt, Bethincourt,
Mont Faucon, Cuisy Nantillos. Sept
sarges, Danneoux and Gercourt-Ef t.
DrilIancourt. The prisoners thus far
reported number over 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
6139 new CASES
IN ARMY CAMPS

Washington. Sept. 26-During the
"a hours ending at noon today sl5s
new eases OF influenza in army camps
had been reported to the office OF the
surgeon general Of the army. one
hundred and seventy deaths, result
ing chiefly from pneumonia following
influenza and 725 new cases of pneu'
monia also we're reported.
Two camps kearney. Valif ma
Eustis, Va. were added today 10 ne
list where influenza has made its fp-
pearance, leaving only l3 camps zee
from the disease. The total nuE1nef
of cases of influenza in all camps was
placed at S5.146 with 3.n36 cases Of
pneumonia. One out OF every i'1f
men at Camp Devens. Mass, has con-
tracted influenza. il was announ ed
and 10 PR cent of the cases have 1e'
veloped into pneumonia.
In cancelling the call for the en-
trainment OF the draft Registrars
early next month. &c. Cro' der
acted upon instructions from Cen
eral March, chief Of staff. The men
probably will not be entrained nntll
after the influenza epidemic has neen
checked.
1t was said at the Office Of the sur
Seon- general of the army :onlsm
that every possible precaution is be-
ing taken in all camps 70 check the
spread of the disease. but that, de'
spite all measures, it is believed the
disease will run its course and prop
ably spread TO still other camps. 40
ditional physicians and nurses nave
been sent to camps where The ep-
demic IS most severe.
The greatest number Of new innu-
enza cases, 1907, was reported TO-DAY
from Camp Dix. While Camp LEV.
ems reported fewer new cases :"
pneumonia. 900 rev cases OF ih,,u-
enza and SO deaths were repor'eo'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
10 Deaths I'd Naval District

Newport, r. l., Sept. 2S.-Irffuenza and
pneumonia claimed IS victims in the Sec
ond naval district today. Among them
was Lieut. Justin A. Mccarthy of this
city. who died at New London. Lieut..
Mccarthy was attached TO the navy
medical corps. There were only "a new
cases in the district in the q hours end
ing tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
LITTLE TERROR IN
GERMAN GASES

London Sept. 19-(Correspondenc
OF the Associated Press)-German
gas does not hold the terrors it did
in the earlier days of the war. as
British masks provide practically
complete protection. Army scientists
are said to be so satisfied with the
anti gas measures that cases of gass-
ing are now treated as self-inflicted.
Unless the victim can establish that
his hurt was sustained through no
fault of his own, he is regarded as
suffering from self-infiicted wounds.
Latest German gases are said to
be not outwardly unpleasant and
have no immediate effects. with the
consequence that men are tempted to
disregard the warnings and delay
putting on the masks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
VERMONT DEMOCRATS
FOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE
AND WILSON WAR POLICY

Burlington. VT, Sept. ga plat.
form endorsing the war policy Of the
administration and favoring woman
suffrage was adopted at the Demo-
cratic state convention today. No
mention was made Of the National
prohihitory amendment in the plat
form although the chairman of the
committee on resolutions, William D.
Mayo Of Mortified. who is the NOM
inee Of both the Democratic ana
Prohibition parties, has declared
himself iE favor of it.
The platform condemned the opera
two years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
POSTPONE LIBERTY DRIVE
IN MANCHESTER. N. H..

Manchester. \. H., Sept. 26-On &C.
count OF the Influenza epidemic. which
has spread rapidly in the last two DAYS.
the local Liberty Loan committee has
postponed the opening of the drive TO-
one week.
In response TO call for nurses and
doctors Tor Berlin. y. H. an attempt
by the board of commerce to secure
nurses or phyaicians found no response
after 100 calls. Many nurses were
found to be i'll and physicians work,n.
night ana Gay. A large manufa cturifig
firm onered TO send trained nurses to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
60 Deaths at Camp Devens

Aver. Mass. Sept. 26.-Sixty
deaths from influenza and pneumo-
mia were reported today by health
authorities at Camp Devens for the
24-hour period ending at midnight
Among the victims was Corporal
Wesley E. Rich Of Newton. formerly
\ professor at Harvard University.
Notwithstanding the number Of
deaths officials believe the situa ton
improved. Men under treatment in
the hospital today numbered 100 less
than yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
10 Deaths at Lynn

Lynn, Mass, Sept. 26-Heal.h Of
ficials were encouraged today when
reports showed only 10 deaths from
influenza over night as against IS
reported for the same period yester-
day. There was an increase IN the
number Of new cases, but physicians
believed conditions generally were
improved
The health board today ordered
the schools and theaters closed until
Monday and meeting OF the minis
ters was called for tonight to con-
slider emitting Sunday services at
the churches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
All Theatres and Schools
Closed at Fall River

Fall 1.ver. Mass. Sept. 2s-The
Board of Health this afternoon or
dered al schools, public, private and
be closed Immediately on account of
the prevalence of Spanish influenza
here. There are 602 cases of inf1u-
enza and grippe reported, with II
deaths. Twenty per cent of the
school children have been reported
absent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27
Coburn Classical Institute
WATERvitLE, MAINE

High grade college preparatory and
general courses.
New Household Arts course for
-FOUR years and twoyear course fer
High school graduates. Up-to late
practice house, gymnasium. twelve
acre athletic field. library. and sci.
ence laboratories.
Expense moderate.
For catalogue and information ad-
dress Prin. Drew r. Harthorn.
Fall Term begins Sept. II. 1918.
!iysl, mon-wed&fri,tf
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W. field Sci oeIs Closed

Wakefield, Mass, Sept oS-Schools
in this town were closed today and
Until further notice churches 81 all
denominations will remain closed be-
cause of the increase IN influenza
cases.
Junior Red Cross work also has
been called off for the present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-27

people al any time for social purposes
or for Red Cross, Liberty Loan commit
tees or any other purpose that the club
members desired.
Drews orchestra furnished music for
the occasion and vocal selections vera
rendered by Misses I-orette Cloutier
Gladys Cyr. o. ]. Ciguere. Edmond
Cloutier and Felix Lacombe.
Following the program the remainee-
of the evening was devoted to social
time and refreshments.