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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-06
CHRISTIAN AND MIS-.
SIONARY ALLIANCE

Old Orchard. Me. Aug. 5.-The
meetings Of the 32d annual conven-
ton of the Christian and Missionary
Alliance are now in fall swing. A
dozen services were held Sunday. At
6 a. m. a prayer meeting for sailors
ond soldiers. conducted by Rev. j.
f. r. j. Young of Boston was held
in the tabernacle.
One of the chief speakers was Rev.
George B. Davis Of New York. in
ternational secretary of the Pocket
Testament League. He is now sta
tened at Camp Merritt, and for more
than year was with the American
soldiers in England, France and
America.
At the missionary meeting in the
afternoon, Miss *. Driscoll Of Sou
dan and Rev. r. H. Glover spoke.
Kev. Paul RAIDER pastor Of the Moody
Church. Chicago, preached at the
evening evangelistic service.
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Liberty Farmers Organize

That farmers recognize the obil-
cation which goes with deferred
draft classification for agricultural
purposes is shown by many instances
" hich have come to the attention
of the United States Department of
Agriculture. One of the most re-
cent of these is the organization by
1900 farmers of La Porte, Ind. I'M
der the name of Liberty Farmers.
These men. given deferred classifl
cation. pledge themselves to carry
out unquestioningly the food-pro-
duction program advocated by the
United States Department of Agri-
culture. 1t is stated that their &C
ton is particularly gratifying to the
administration at Washington, since
it recognizes the oneness Of the
Governments organization. and the
close inter- relation of the efforts of
all the Federal departments IN the
achievement of victory by utilizing
the countrys man power to best adj
vantage.
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COMING EVENTS

Aug. 5-lO-23d Annual Reunion Of 18th
Name Regiment Association during
week az camp Boian. Long Island.
Portland.
Aug. e-state Board of Assessors. Bar
Harbor.
Aug. 6-Epworth League convention.
Roland Campground.
Aug. 6-Annual meeting OF stockhold.
ers Of Atlantic & ST Lawrence Railroad
Co.. at 10. No. S. Exchange street.
Aug. 6-1-saco Valley Music Festival.
Aug. 7-e-National Association Of Or
ganists at Portland.
Aug. S-Annual reunion Of LIST. 10th.
18th and 18th Maine Reglmental Asso-
Aug. 9-lS-Campmeeting at Richmond
Campground.
Aug. l0-Democratic speaking cam
palgn opens IN Maine.
Aug. l2-Public Utilities Commission
hearing on application for postpone
ment changes ordered on Skunk Hill
crossing at $50. County Court House,
Portland.
Avs; Estate Board of Assessors,
Aug. l4-State Board of Assessors. AL
fred.
Aug 13-National Board Of Y. w. C.
A, Portland
Aug. l3-li-Maine Cndertakers' Asso-
citation at Lewiston.
Aug l++3d annual reunion OF 10th
Maine Regiment a Togus
Aug. 1i-15-Reunion Of nth Me. Reg. at
Bangor.
Aug. l4-2-Methodist Campmeeting at
Z. Livermore.
Aug. ap-Reunion Of 18th Me Reg. at
Portland. with 18th and 30th Ne! Regs.
Aug N-g-Inst!tute tor instruction
Of clergy IN methods by which the
church can give best war service. Ban
gor Theological Seminary.
Aug 2l-Pierce Family Reunion at
Island Park.
Aug 22-Alumni Association of Itch
field Academy and Liberal Institute,
I.ltchfield.
Aug 27-Reunion # 18th Maine kegi-
mental Associa ton at East Nassalboro.
Aug Is Sept. 3-Redpath CEautau1ua.
Pennington.
Aug 29-30-Lewiston and Auburn Hor-
ticulturai exhibit at Lewiston.
Sept. l0-l2-Oxford County fair. South
Pans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-06
Public Utilities

The Public Utilities Commission
has three hearings scheduled for TINS
week. all out Of town. They are;
Aug. Sat $50 A. NJ, in the Sc
Iectmen's office at Bar Harbor, in the
matter Of the complaint Of j. L.
Ketterlinus and others against the
Bar Harbor & Union River power
Co, regarding the rates tolls ana
charges Of the respondent.
Same date and place-same COM
plainants against the same company,
alleging that the respondents light
ing rates are unjustly discriminatory
and unreasonable.
Same date and place-On the
complaint Of F. H. Macomber and
others against the same company
alleging that the rates Of the re-
spondent are unreasonable and I'M
Justly discriminatory.
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YORK BEACH BE-
ING CLEANEDIP

York Beach. Me, Aug. 5.-Acting
under orders from Gov. Milliken,
Sheriff Kicker of York County and
State detective Fred a. Tarbox of
Bddeford came here Sunday to en-
force the Blue laws, following simila-
action at Old Orchard. The man
ayers of the two moving picture
houses were told they must close
their places Of business on Sundays
and they readily complied with the
edict.
The two officers made a general in
spection of the beach and closed all
of the games and musical places.
Restaurants and small stores were
allowed to remain open.
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Industrial Accidents

Chairman Eben F. Littlefeld Of the
Industrial Accident Commission left
on the Monday evening train TOT
Monson. where he will on Tuesday
have two hearings, as follows:
At II A. NJ in the office Of the Sc
Iectmen Of Monson. in the case Of
Willis Beede. father, and Philip
Beede. brother, dependents Of Lin
wood Beede, injured May 4, 1918.
against the General Slate Co. en-
ployers, and the Travellers Insurance
Co, insurer The matter to be
settled is the question Of depend
ency. J. s. Williams Of Guilford. at
torney for the claimant.
At > T. NJ at the same place, IN
the case Of George Stilphens, injured
NOV 90, 1917, against the General
slate Co, employer. and the Trav-
eiers Insurance Co, insurer. Hud-
son & Hudson Of Guilford, attorneys
for the claimant.
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REFORMING THE
CITY OF ROCKLAND

Rockland. Me. Aug. THAT Uncle
sam is still keeping sharp eye on
the welfare of his soldier and sailor
ads was again demonstrated
Wednesday, When Mayor Flint and
other city officials received an official
call from a district agent Of the war
ana Navy Departments. who reiterat-
- the Governments intention Of see
ing that the citys morals are strictly
enforced. so long as the naval train
rs station is located here.
The district agent came unan-
bounced and his first duty was to pay
a visit to Lieut.. A. Y. Kidd, the sec
ton commander. He evidently
learned that there has been decided
Improvement in local conditions. but
When ne visited the Mayor and city
marshal he was armed with list of
alleged lawbreakers.
His suggestion that the local police
Judge impose stiff sentences in the
case of violations brought the May
OT ass III dllCS tlldl LHCIC "O0i0 OC
no trouble on that score, as Judge
Miller has a State wide reputation
for enforcing all laws to the limit.
Tho agent was also Informed of the
ceaseless activities of Alderman
Hawken, who for several weeks has
been conducting a crusade under his
own auspices.
We stand ready to do everything
i our power" said Mayor Flint, but
believe that Rockland is already
the cleanest city in the State, and
far ahead of anything l had ever
dreamed possible here. l am more
than pleased with the conduct of
those who have previously been
classed as offenders. Some have
dropped slowly out of the liquor bust
ness, some are working at honest la
Dor, and quite number have disap-
peared from the city altogether"
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Pointers Worth Knowing
OF Service Next September

When the voter on September 9
receives his ballot from the ballot
clerk. proceeds to the voting booth
and there unfolds the same, he will
be confronted with something OF a
rroblem, if the fact that the 18th
LEGISLATURE made radical changes in
the form of the ballot and the man
ner Of voting has escaped his atten-
ton.
Governor Milliken in his inaugural
address before the members OF the
18th Legislature. in speaking OF the
election laws said in part:
at is the duty of the State 70
make it easy for every voter freely
and secretly to vote for each candi-
date of his choice. Our present sys-
TEN of voting at elections not only
causes confusion through its varl-
ance from the method in vogue at
the primaries, but is faulty in its re-
oulrement of adherence to the party
column. The tendency Of the party
column ballot is to breed careless
ress in voting and to encourage the
! nomination of weak candidates VINO
| RELY upon the ticket as whole 70
Tut them through. | earnestly urge
that the election ballot be brought
into closer similarity with that used
in the primaries and that the re-
uuired use of the party column be
eliminated"
Acting upon this suggestion the
matter of ballot reform was given
long and careful consideration by
the members Of the last Legislature
and was the, chief subject of discus
sion at many Of the caucuscs of the
Republican members during the clos
ing days of the session. While near
" all of the legislators agreed that
some change should be made in the
I form of the ballot, the majority held
tenaciously to the party column. be-
ing very much adverse to abolishing
the party square. The result is that
Z ballot has been produced, the like
of which has never been used before
in Maine-or anywhere else for that
matter. It retains some of the good
features of the old ballot and incor-
porates a portion of those of the
, Massachusetts ballot after which IT
was in degree patterned.
Perhaps the most radical change is
the entire elimination of the sticker.
"Stickers," says the new law. Shall
not be counted unless used to flll a
vacancy or correct an error in the
printed ballot"
How TO Vote.
The candidates Of one party will be
grouped on the ballot as heretofore.
with large square at the top OF the
column in which the voter may place
a cross in case he elects to vote A
straight ticket. At the right of each
name printed on the ballot will he a
small square and underneath the
candidates name will he a blank
space with a cross at the right
Whereas heretofore the cross in the
square has been the one essential
feature of the ballot, without which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-06

Tor the word GO" from the secretary
OF State and when he receives it he
will do his utmost to perform ms
part so that the ballots can be pre-
pared for shipping. The only
problem then will be matter of
transportation. The war department
as ruled that no plans will be en-
tertained for obtaining the soldier
vote in foreign lands. except by such
states as have laws by means of
which the absent voter may trans
nit his ballot by mail Maine of
course does not come in this class
but judging from reports which are
reaching us from across the water
our home boys have little time TO de-
vote to politics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-06
LITCHFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. M. NJ. Powers and
son Francis arrived from Portland
Friday and intend to pass the month
of August here. Enroute from Port
land they called on Mrs. Pettigrew of
Auburn, q! NJ l.. Keith the dealer
in Maine &tiI.i at Auburn.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Powers and son re-
Gently passed a day in Bath viewing
the shipyards and calling on friends.
Returning 10 Litchfield via the Rich
mond campground they opened Mrs.
Powers cottage, where she will pass
several weeks later.
Miss May L. Powers. formerly of
Litchfield, has been visiting relatives
in Yarmouth and is now with rela-
tives in Norridgewock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-06
Marketing Hogs in Mo.o, >.

An example of how mo,o
are relieving railroad trans,.
IN many sections OF the csr.'j
shown IN the receipts o, b.-
livered to the Omaha marks.
method of conveyance. io.l
to a report recently complies
Bureau OF Markets there Wa,
crease of $50 per cen, In -. \
Der of hogs transported ;. /
market by motor trucks dur.
first six months In 1918 a,
pared to the corresponding j
in 1917. The number carriss
way amounted to 92,7SD ii
period in 1918 as compared !. I
for the corresponding mon,.'j
year. Estimating 20 hogs az n
erage carload in railroad shi,S
the number delivered by \
trucks on the Omaha mar.y
ing the nrst SIN months OF mi
Gregated more than 1900 c,.]
or an average OF more tha,
carloads for every market d.,
ing the period. The moto,
business is becoming so insI
that commercial organjzatt,.1
Omaha are taking active n.,,
to utilize the trucks on retu,,
to country points for haulin,
Gus kinds OF freight. Expsr
has shown that motor.trucs
keting is as feasible in win,s,
other seasons. as more tina, q
hogs were delivered direc,lv
farms to the Omaha market h
January and February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-06
STATE HOUSE
-. c;1 M...;,, -. 10 A. N. Wednesday, Aug.
10 a. M. Wednesday, Aug. 7

naign in the Child Welfare move
nent.
Miss Ruth Redman, clerk in the
claims and agreements in the Indus
trial Accidents Office, has returned
home in Belfast.
H A. Snorey, Jr., in charge of the
ballots, department of State, was in
Lewiston on Monday in attendance
upon the hearing in the re-openlnS
CT the famous Lewiston Police Com
r,ission referendum case. He car
red with him from the secretary OF
States Office and had charge OF the
vast amount of records and papers
connected with the case.
Miss Iottie NJ. Harrington of the
inland fisheries and game department
has returned from her vacation,
which was passed at Ocean Point
and at her home.
Miss Mary E. Gray, clerk in the
same department, went on Saturday
tc Princeton, where she will pass her
vacation.
Curator Thomas A. James of the
State museum on Monday received
letter from his son Milton, who is
in France with the 31sth Engineers,
saving that he was then June 28)
located at Mehun sur Yerre: was
we'll and standing the strenuous life
very well.
/ George +. Giddings, clerk Of the
Public Utilities Commission, is hav-
ing his annual vacation and is ep-
loving life with his family at Ocean
Point.
State Supt Of Schools A. o.
Thomas made a flying visit to Port
land Monday afternoon to give the
local people some assistance IN
/ handling the newly opened school for
! instruction in automobile repairing
/ for the. soldiers II had such a large
/ list of applicants on its opening
rleht-about 152-that all plans were
upset and DR.. Thomas went to make
rev arrangements for caring for the
students.
Automobile Inspector Harry O
| Sumson soon solved the conundrum
" here two cars carried the same
Maine registration number, 3o,8ol. II
was strange coincident that both
rachines should line up on Main
street side by side. one a fashionable
touring car and the other one
/ lcnger" from nearly A decade back
A little investigation showed the
small ancient machine was cam
ouf1aged with a home made plate
and not playing a fair game. The
owner appeared in court, paved 8
fine with costs and was discharged
Norway Advertiser.
An item in this department Monday
morning headed Potato Inspection
made the statement that the acreage Of
seed stock was considerably less thar
last year. whereas il should have stated
that it is considerably greater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-06
JOICE
A Pleasant Surprise PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Alton McKindslev
were surprised when number of
about 10 young folks entered their
home in surprise last Thursday even
ing, Aug. 1. The party was given BY
Mrs. Alton McKindsley's nieces,
Miss Viola and Theresa Hood and the
Misses Isabel and Alice Ward
Many games were played and re-
f,eshments served. Mrs. McKinds-
ley rendered music Among the
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Wards
worth Lewis. Miss Flora Henry
Henry Dubee, Leo and Joseph
Trainor. Some of the most popular
songs were sung by Henry Dubee
The evening was passed pleasantly
and the party broke up at a late
hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-06
WEEKS MILLS

Mrs. Aurlla Hallowell is visiting her
daughter in Augusta. Mrs Sadie Con-
nor.
Ed. Hallowell and Weston Brown are
helping Bird Brown with his haylnc.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cr,w ford of Bel
mont. Mass, are visiting her mother,
Mrs. William Doe.
Mrs. Estella Brown. who has been
visiting al the Pines at Biddeford has
returned home
Samuel Boynton Of Cheshire, Conn,
was caller recently at Mrs. Bird
Bro-ns.
Bird Brown has bought the hay on the
Ed Mitchell place and he has a crew
there at work
Mrs Albert Hallowell has taken a
little girl for an indefinite time.
Will Doe has been doing his having
with the help Of his daughter Belle and
Mr.. Crawford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-06

Another induction call has been
received by Adjutant General George
Mel. Presson, the provost narshal
~ Maine from Provost Marshal
General = H. Crowder 1t is
NJ ,,a5 and calls for 500 men. to
he e,,rained during the 5-day period
beginning Aug. IS, for camp De
ems, Aver, Mass. Only "niie men
80 no, physically qualified for gen
eral military service are 10 De III
Quoted under this call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-06
ONE KILLED WHEN
SANITORIUM is
HIT BY LIGHTNING

Union, Aug. 5-All except one Of
the 10 patients escaped safely Mon
day when the Jones Sanatorium was
struck by lightning and burned.
George Lang. aged about As. Of
Portland. lost his life.
He was seen by some Of the pat
tents as he re-entered the building.
probably to recover some of his per
sonal effects. The damage was esti-
mated at $4,000 The sanatorium
was established ten years ago and
was conducted by Mrs. Emma Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-06

state constables. deputy sherirrs
and game wardens are searching the
woods north of Moosehead Lake in
an effort to -Dund up the slackers
said to be finding refuge there where
they find ready employment in the
construction gangs of the big lumber
companies and in the lumber camps.
Through the activities Of the Pisca-
taquis County Public Safety Commit.
tee John Marta. Hungarian alien
enemy. is locked up in the county TAIL
awaiting action by the Federal au-
thorities. Marta has been Wandering
about the county for several weeks
and reports received by the commit
tee resulted in his detention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-06

bilious symptomsyous should
begin to use it at once, a
teaspoonful as directed.
You'l improve from the
first dose and in a short
time this stomach and liver
tonic will restore your appe-
ute, strength, and regular
daily bowel action.-Buy
only the genuine IL. F."
Atwood's, made by L, F.
Medicine Co. Portland, Me,
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WILTON

The Pageant o. Victory given Satur-
day evening at Camp kineowatha for
the benefit of the local branch of the
Red Cross was a big success. The affair
was arranged for Friday evening but
owing TO showers was postponed. The
grounds are ideal for out door perform
ances and this Pageant was fully up to
the standard OF the one given last year.
1t was directed by Mrs. Elizabeth Bass
/ with other helpers. The solost adver-
tised was Mrs. Wnifred Staples Smith.
who came Friday evening, was unable
to stay for Saturday owing to an en-
gagement for Sunday. over 500 were
taken for Red Cross. Nearly 100 girls
are in Camp Kineowatha this season
and everything possible is being done
for their comfort and happiness.
Among those who were registered at
Blue Mt. Inn for the week end to attend
the Pageant of Victory at Camp kineo-
watha were Mr., and Mrs. G. f. Boards
ley. Mr.. and Mrs F T. Williams of
Hartford. Conn, S B. Noble and fam
lily Of Watertown. Conn. Mr. and Mrs
Chaffey. New Haven. Conn, Mrs.
keener, Mrs. Shirley. Detroit. Micn,
Mr.. Robinson and family, Mr. and Mrs
| Hodges. Colona. y. j., Mr.. krohk and
son, Detroit, Mich.
Leon Leighton. Jr., is in Camp Lee,
Va. in the Central officers training
school and greatly enjoying his work
Mr.. and Mrs. Crane of New York
City have taken the Baxter house for
! this month. The Misses Crane are in
Camp Kineowatha.
The Rumford nine played in Wilton
Saturday afternoon with a score Of 6-5
in favor of Wilton
/ J. J. Armstrong went to Bridgton
Saturday, returning Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs Leon WitNerell. who
have been visiting Mr.. Witherells par
ents have returned to their home in
Lynn, Mass They made the trip by
auto. Mr.. Witherell is successful man
ager of garage
| Mrs. Fordyce Cannon was onerat ted
upon at her home Saturday for gall
stones.
The Opportunity class will be enter
| tanned at the home of Mrs. c. f. Gardi-
ner Friday afternoon
rev ri. +. Benton preached in the
Congregational church Sunday morn.
ing. Mr., and Mrs. Benton were enter
tanned by Mr.. and Mrs. j. Everett
Hiscock
Mr.. and Mrs. W. r Codinston of
Plainfeld, \. J.. have arrived in Wilton
and will pass the month a. their cot
tage
Mrs, J. R Clifford and Mrs. Helen
clifford Gould have returned Saturday
from weeks visit in Augusta and
Boothbay Harbor
The Adams family reunion Will be
held with Mr.. ard Mrs. Frank Jones
Friday, Aug Is
nara Hathorn, who has been passing
tVo weeks with relatives in wiIto, re,
turned to her home in Waterville Sat
urday.
Miss Louise Codngton and fr,eno
came from New Jersey Friday bv auto
ana are visiting Judge and Mrs. " p
Codington
MT and Mrs. Howard Towle are oocu-
pyine Arthur wilkins house while Mr.
wilkins is at his farm in North Ia,