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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

The house owned 10y Isaac Dunbar at
North casi!na was recently burned The
fire caught near the roof. and was well
underway hef"r" 1t WAS discovered.
This house was remodeled several years
ago and had all modern conveniences
Insurance $2Coc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29
'BLOCK ISLAND
IN DRY ZONE

Block Island. r. T., April 81
The Navy Del artment today placed
this island within the dry" zone
The sale of all intoxicating liquors
was prohibited because of naval
base here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

| Mrs. Rosanna b. Odiorne left Sun
! day morning for Camp Devens to en-
ter upon her duties as matron Of the
new Red Cross home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

The Edwards Mill Juniors were
victors over the harrington Grammar
school team Saturday afternoon by
the score Of 10 to II. The winning
battery was Gilbert, Drew and Tar
dis: harrington schools was Clary
and Austin. A. Parquette, the short
stop of the Edwards team, and Tou-
louise, the second baseman, both con-
tributed home runs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

| Crawford Gatcomb. time-keeper at
! the Bath Iron Works, arrived in this
city Saturday morning for a few
! days stay at his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29
Matthews Killed by Train

Portland, Me. April 27.-Hush
Matthews. 60. was killed instantly
while walking on the Maine Central
track. near the Ashmont street cross
ing, in the DeerinG district today.
He leaves Il family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

Charles McCarty Of Brunswick. for
merly Of Augusta, on Sunday visit
ed friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

John E. Carson and George W. Car
son of Readfieid were business call
ers Saturday at the probate court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

George NJ. Chapman Of Fairfield
was a caller Saturday forenoon at
the courthouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

Amos Sawtelle of Sidney passed q
portion of Saturday in this city on
matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

Miss Virginia Odiorne of Bangor.
has been the guest of Miss Irene
Goodrich for the past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29
PLEASING PIANO RECITAL
Given at Miss chass's Studio BY Miss
Winifred Clark

vVuhII0u SJdTN
A delightful informal piano recital
was held at the studio Of Miss Caro-
line Chase on Saturday evening. Miss
Winifred Clark of this city played
the entire program and her work was
such as to reflect great credit not only
on the teacher but on the pupil as
well. fer Miss Clark rendered the Sc
lections with taste and beauty of
phrasing and her work showed care
full study. Mrs. NJ. e. Sawteile did q
group of three beautiful songs with
Miss Chase as accompanied. Mrs.
Sawtelie's lovely voice gave tina
greatest pleasure to the guests and
her gracious manner furnished an
added charm to her singing. The pro-
gram was as follows:
Invitation to the Dance" Weber
April Shower" LemoIt
"PolOnaise." Spohr
Etudc, "a String Of Pearls"
Cheina,al
Songs:
The Little Shawl of Blue" Hewett
"Dura," McGill
Times Roses, Barry
Polish Dance" S;charwenka
Sylvan Sketches:
a. wedding Ferns: b. "Wher"
Cool Morscs Grow: c. "Songsters IN
the Bough"; q. Under the Great
Oak Tree: p. Woodland Sprtes."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29
Classified
AID Rates

word for I time.
.. word for 3 times consecutive
|ss word for s times consecutive
extra insertions, pro rata. 49,,
A. advertisement taken for less
than 25c. .. l..
Al classified advertisements must %
prepaid. ,,;,,,v
Ths Journal does not knowingly
....nt any fraudulent advertising
- NV Kind. The Journal viii m
..,;oa.e promptly and vigorously
...,y claim, from any person VINO
III. been in any way deee'ved Or
. s.r n through answering an
2S,.i..ment The Journal WIN
4. NJ It's readers to bring TO KS
'...,t;on any failure on the par
a.'e =. saverti.er to mako good MS
., It is the belief o. tn;s
49, That an advertiser serves Tvs
paps' interest best only when ne
I've, the public best. II you ars
-, .a.i,fied tell the Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

George Dunnack passed Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

Hon. and Mrs Charles 8. Hickborn
were visitors Saturday in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29
Wanted-Agents

GOOD AGENT FOR THIS AND
surrounding territory for a guaranteed
automobile necessity. 5000 to $500 per
wear. The Worcester Sales Co, Box 30
Worcester. Mass. apr15ti6t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Matte Merrill Of Windsor -
visiting friends in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29
TWO STORES ON WATER {.

one tenement with bath. rent reason
able. Two small tenaments Wlthin few
minutes walk from Water street; lights
ana bath. one SeVen-room rent with
bath and lights and hardwood rloors, on
car line. One dwelling in good residen-
lial section OF city. bath. furnace and
lights; SIX rooms. one small tenement
near Water street; rent low. Augusta
I.edi Estate Association. apr2idtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29
% ACRE FARM, GOOD BUILD.

% ACRE FARM, GOOD BUILD
ings. I2-acre woodlot, about 80 NJ lumber
rest in field and pasture. 10 apple trees.
small fruits, horse, wagons, etc. includ-
Ell. Water in house. Owner i'll. Mrs.
Geo. e. Goodhue. H. +. y. %, winthrop
, Me aprSdiw
MOUNT VERNON FARM-BUlLD-
, ings large, well located, main road; ex-
ira good crop land. excellent pasture.
! liar size could be bought. Southern
slopes and well drained land make
whole area an ideal sheep farm Mrs
X. 5. Gordon apr25d2ws
SAW MILL AND RESIDENCE
Mill equipped with most kinds of wood
! working machinery. 1 prefer to sell al
together, bat if interested in machinery
same. /. ID. Sterry, Skowhegan.
apr25dGs'
TWO HOUSES AND LARGE LOT
of land on East Crescent street. Apply
at 40 Chapel street. Augusta. apr2id1W
ilF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A
good trade in a house call at 40 Murray
st. after p. NJ. f. L. Harnden, Au-
gusta Me. apr23uot'
so ACRE FARM, BUILDINGS IN
tine condition. land under good cultiva-
ton. Two miles from village, church
and high school. Owner has other bust
ness and wishes to sell at once. Ad-
dress Nj. A. b., North Whiteffeld. Me.
apr2ju6t'
$500, AT ONCE, BUYS HOUSE IN
good condition, near State House, two
minutes walk from electrics. Fruit
trees and change for garden. Cali or
telephone Lyman Gerstian. aprSitf
THE ORDWAY HOUSE ON WIN
| thrOp street. in Ha!lowell, Maine. This
property will be sold extremely cheap
for cash. Inquire Of c. A. Knight Ad-
minis trator, Gardiner. Me. apr6dtf
ATTRACTIVE FARM ON BANGOR
I road, So acres, As tons hay. wood, tim
Der, buildings good repair. y. II. Brown
Augusta, Me. Route /. aprldtf
THE LOT N. MORRILL, RESI-.
dence, No. ll3. north side OF Winthrop
street, Augusta, Maine, TOT sale to set
tie estate. Br.ck house and large lot of
| land desirably located. Inquire Of A.
NJ. Goddard. Hotel North, Augusta, or
Mrs. Anne Morrill, Hamlin, The Co
lumbia Portland. mch22dtf
MY POTATO STORE HOUSE AZ
east end of kennebec bridge, Augusta
Lowell Van Allen. Telephone 232-W.
mch21dtf
HOUSE AT 72 KlNGSBURY ST.,
Gardiner. II. E. Cook. oct4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

NitA all modern conveniences. situated
on Pearl street. House practically new.
Good chance for garden. Reason tor
selling, leaving town. Bertha l.. Mer-
iiil, is Pearl ST.. Augusta, Maine.
aDrnhli It's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29
To Let-HOuses and Rooms
y RANDOLPH. HOUSE eELoNG.

IN RANDOLPH, HOOSE BELONG
ing to the late Mrs. Caleb Stevens;
garage. lard for garden, electric
t.gIts Apply 20 Miss T. f. Stevens.
% Pleasant St, Gardiner, Me. mc..5ulf
FURNISHED ROOMS. TWO MIN
utes' walk from Water street. Apply y
Bridge street. Phone 3SS-W. apra,uf
RENT OF SIX ROOMS AND BATH
Cor Middle and spruce Sts. Modern
throughout Set TUBS, hardwood floors,
electric lights and garage. Inquire Z.
l.. Merrill IT Merrill Bros. apr21utf
MODERN HOUSE OF ROOMS ON
Linden 81. Ready May l. George 4.
Merrill, a, Merrill Bros. apr2.dtt
UP-To-DATE HOUSE AT - MEL
willie St. i rooms, modern improve
ments Inquire at 40. II Melvllle st.
Tel. 563-W apr2.d3l~
FURNISHED HOUSE, MODERN,
: rooms and batn, rent for summer
, months. Joseph Larrabee Il Co.
apr25d3,s
HEATED RENT, FOUR ROOMS,
| hot water, bath, set tubs, electric lights
gas water heater, large garden, ste oIe
or garage. Mrs. Hayes. % Sewall street.
apr-b,,5l'
SMALL DOWNSTAIRS RENT OF
three rooms, pantry, WOOD Sn6a, goo
cellar and city water. Inquire at -
Child St. apr26ilUk
PLEASANT FURNISHED ROOMS,
bath and telephone. Two minutes walk
10 Water 81. y Court ST. Tel. 365-k
APPS 80
PLACE FOR AUTOMOBILE TO
rent Mrs. Fletcher. Winter St.
apr25d1w
SEVEN ROOM HOUsE, ELECTRIC
lights. flush closet, Garden. Ready for
occupancy May /. Apply to Mrs. ID.
o. began, II, cage St Telephone con-
nection. apro4dlU-
RENT OF FOUR ROOMS ON EAST
! Side. Electric lights, use OF bath ana
telephone. Georgia 5. Bates, Sol-Y.
api2idlw~
SQUIRREL ISLAND, MAINE. TO
let season 1915. The Sea House" ana
the open Hearth cottages. furnish
ed, hot and cold running water, bath
rooms, set tu.s, open tireplaces. D. ii.
Daring, Gardiner, Me. api24d /
IN GARDINER, NICELY FUR
nishel apartment, ) rooms and bath
ana electrlc lights. gas stove. Terms
very reasonable to paroles without .hii-
dren. Mrs. Il. II. Ripley. ID Scnool ST
apr24dlw
UPSTAIRS TENEMENT OF FOUR
rooms. Electric lights ana garden.
without children. Apply to Mrs. Daniel
McPhee, b Harrison Ave, Gardner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29
NOW. coRklNG 75-AcRE FARM,
TWO STORY SIX ROOM HOUSE

buildings and cottage. miles on Fed
eral road, on Lake. Is Clinton St, Car
diner. Tel. t05-W. apre9t,lt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

bath and telephone. Two minutes walk
To Water 81. y Court st. Tel. 565-It
aplZb - .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29
SAW MILL AND REsIpENcE-

Mil equipped with most kinds Of wood
working machinery l prefer to sell al
together, but if Interested in machinery
only. let me hear from you Just the
same. +. d. Sterry, Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

nished apartment, 5 rooms and bach,
and electric hgnts. gas stove. Terms
very reasonable to paroles without ,hii-
dren. Mrs. +. H. Kipley, ~ Scnool ST.
dnr2id ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

three rooms, pantry. wood sned, gooi
cellar and city water. Inquire at -
enid st. apr26l1Wk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

ings large, we'll located, main road; ex-
ira good crop land. excellent pasture
100 acres. s201o Adjoining farm of SIM
liar size could be bought. Southern
slopes and well drained land make
whole area an ideal sheep farm Mrs
X. 5. Gordon. apr25d2Ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29

TN'I NH"' aSSD OO'IO
ings. l2-acre woodlot, about 80 NJ lumber,
rest in field and pasture. 10 apple trees.
small fruits, horse, wagons, etc. includ-
Ell. water in house Owner ILL., Mrs.
Geo. {. Goodhue. r. +. y. %, Winthrop,
Ne aprSdi "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-29
TWO HOUSES AND LARGE LOT

fine condition. land under good cultiva-
ton. Two miles from village, church
and high school. Owner has other bust
ness and wishes to sell at once. Ad-
dress Nj. A. b., North Whitefied. Me.
apr2,usts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
START WORK ON
The DORMITORY
Sleeping Quarters TO BE Installed
at Young W0men's AssOcia-
ton Building Here.

Work was begun today on the
New Young Women's Christian as
sociation dormitories in the sec
ton of the building west Of the
present quarters. The upstairs is
practically finished.
The Red Cross division of the
Patriotic league had supper last
night at o'clock at ~. W" cafe
terra. Miss Carnaghan. chairman,
called attention to the fact that just
year ago this division held its
first meeting. At the first session
there were eight girls present and
the average number now is 40.
The girls babe farewell to Miss
Daisy Terry. their first president.
who leaves tomorrow morning at
$50 for Chicago. From this point
she goes to Italy to take up work
in the stenographic division of the
Red Cross. She was presented with
an eversharp pencil.
Friday night the o. l. c. will have
supper at 6 o'clock at the associa-
ton rooms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
FUEL men FORM
DEALERS CLUB
Rock Island County Coal Dealers
Organization is Effected at
Meeting Here

A Rock Island coal dealers club
was organized al a meeting OF the
coal dealers Of Rock Island, Mo
line. East Moline and Silvis, held
last night at the Rock Island club.
The new organization was form
ed so that better cooperation might
be developed between the public.
the railroads and the coal dealers.
Centralized organization enabling
the dealers to better handle orders
and transportation problems which
might arise is the keynote of the
new movement.
A committee. representing the
Illinois quad-cities, was instructed
to consider railroad sportatiOn
facilities and the question OF fur
Their ightenment Of the public on
the fuel situation. II was the state
ment of the dealers present that
each had orders on hand sufficient
10 last them normally for two
months and that requests for coal
are steadily coming in.
According to the dealers. the pub
lie IS placing orders for coal in
large quantities. Reduction of the
price Of coal az the mines of 10
cents per ton by the government
and the coming increase OF IS 10
so cents per ton due 10 an advance
in freight rates 10 take effect June
Is. was discussed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
MARINES LEAVE
IN FINE SPIRIT
Seven Selec.iveS for the Soldier
Sailor Corps Depart for Port
Royal at Noon.

With Red Cross kits slung across
their shoulders, seven husky speci-
mems Of young manhood. full OF
good spirits, left Rock Island at
noon today as marine recruits
bound for Port Royal, S. c. Those
who went.
Frank Carrigan. 1927 Third ave
nue..
Edward De Smet, 45O6 Fourteenth
avenue.
Clarence Kruse. 342f Eighth
street.
Edwin Antony, PA Eighth street.
Walter Lucas. 1925 Fortieth
street.
Joseph Endries. De Witt, Iowa.
Lloyd Meusel, De Witt.
These seven are the first to be
chosen by Gunner Sergeant Baker
and Corporal Goritz OF the local
marine recruiting station and rep
resent the most perfect physically
out OF a total Of about fifty appli-
cants examined for this branch OF
the service.
Just before their departure a BOY
Scout brought each q service kit
from the Rock Island chapter of the
Red Cross. The boys were unani-
nous in their expressions of thanks
and asked that their thanks and ap-
probation as a body be given the
donors
Buy War Savings stamps
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
GRADUATES WILL
PRESENT FARCE
"His Fathers Son" to be Com
mencement Offering of st. J0-
seph's Seniors.
CLASS COMPOSED OF BOYS
Young Women TO Come Forward
and Stage Somewhere in
France as Feature.

A comedy in three acts entitled
His Fathers Son" is the COM
mencement offering of the gradu-
alton class at St. Joseph's paro-
chial school,
1t Will be given Friday evening
at O'Clock in the school hall. The
senior class is composed entirely
Of young men, and the comedy
chosen calls for male characters.
However. the young women arr
not to be thus easily set aside and
have come forward to assist or
the program with a curtain raiser
Somewhere in France" the high
school girls taking part. The
tiny lassies, the minims, will sing
IS the opening number, We Hope
You've Brought Your Smiles
Along" Following is the cast OF
characters of His Fathers SEN
and Somewhere in France"
Nathan Doyle Reporter on the
Boston News'-James Corken.
Douglas Doyle. his son. junior al
Maplehurst-Leo Marion.
Hiram McBinney-Sh Ris-
pin.
Jerry Mckinney, his son-John
Wrig.
Lancello Griffith, reporter OF
The News" William Gruby.
Jim O'Callahan, city editor OF
The News'-James Madden.
Timothy Glenn, Office boyd
ward Beecher.
Philip Crane, head master at Ma
plehurst-kenneth Sexton
Harrison Fisk, his assistant
Francis Hayes.
Harry Atkins-John Reidy.
John Hartwell-William Whee-
Ian.
Horace Russell-James Reidy.
Raymund Sears-Clyde Edwards
Ordway Mitchell-Bernard Nc.
Ginty.
Juniors at Maplequist-Leo Mar
tell, James O'Connor. Ferdinand
Math. Gerald Rispin, Louis Bruhn
Edwin Zeis, Edward Simmons,
John Kimbel.
Song Hope You've Brought
Your Smiles Along "-The minims
Somewhere in France"
Plerre Graudet-Margare Tahan.
Madame Graudet-Marie Houlds-
worth.
Winifred Heidemann.
Nanon-Hazel Cunningham.
Lisette-Mary Evelyn Canty.
Mary Dale-Catherine Fuller.
Doctor Montaine-Louise Burt
Marie Glynn, Nellie
Stombs, Cecilia Kluger, Lillian
Senger. Mary Schaab, Irene Glib
son, Dora Lorensen, Margaret
Gloor, Maude Doering. Vera Mar
tin, Dorothy Sersig, Ruby Brough,
Helen Aud. Fay BIadel, Ruth
Ste.nhagen, Grace Allen, Gerald
inc Andrews, Gertrude Rinisland
Myrtle Rispin, Lillian Geiger, &C.
LIMA Santry.
buy Thrift Stamps
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
JOHN DEE AUTO
AGENCY is SOLD
One Of Earliest Motor Vehicle Sales
and Repair Concerns in City
Changes Hands.
COLE FINCH IS PURCHASER
Former AledO Garage Owner
Unites Old Firm With One Es-
tablished Last Fall.

John Dee, for 10 years in the all
t1uobile business in Rock Island,
las sold his garage interests 1872
Third avenue, 10 Cole Finch, anoti-
tr automobile dealer o. this city.
mir Dee originally had his garage
and agency in the building now CO.
,upied by the kIockau auto aud
carriage company. Sixteenth street
and Fourth avenue. Six years ago
lo moved 10 his present location ~
1912 Third avenue. Mr.. Dee has
handled several makes of cars, now
carrying the Paige and Saxon. He
las built a large business, which
viii be handled by Mr. Finch IN
conjunction with his own agency.
the Bulen.
Mr. Finch has been doing bust
ness since last fall il the building
formerly occupied by the Lldders
garage company. 1926 Fourth ave
Lue. lie came here from AIejo.
where he also conducts garage
and an agency. Mr. Finch acquired
the Dee business June /.
TO Manufacture Motor.
Mr. and Mrs Dee expect to leave
for a few months visit in th1
mountains of Idaho on July .. They
will return in the fall when Mr.
Dee is ContempIatin on manufac-
turing patent automobile motor.
frUy War saving STA -- DIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
CLAIMS BANKER
LOCKED HIM Up
]. :. White. Well known Business
Mn. l. Made Defendant
in Case.
ENPL0YE ASKS sum OF $4,000
Charges Alleged Assault Occurred
in Room in Garage Owned
by Employer.

7. s. White, well known Rock Is
land business man, is made the de-
fendant n a damage suit FOR $1,000
fled today in the circuit court by
Cyriel Van Resseghem, q former
employe Of Mr. Waite.
Resseghem charges in the bill
that a1r. White assaulted and struck
him Feb %. inficting painful
bruises about his body
1t is charged that on the same
lay Mr. White asked him 10 enter
q room in the garage on the White
estate or Sixteenth avenue between
Seventeenth and Twentieth streets.
ON entering. Resseghem charges
that M White forced him into one
corner after closing the doors. In
the room Resseghem charges that
Mr. White Choked him and struck
him with violence in the face.
Claims locked Up.
Following the assault, the com
pla naut claims that he was i'm
pris0ned i'm the room for one hour
until other servants. hearing the
calls. came to his rescue and re-
leased him. He charges that he
was forced to undergo six months
treatment Of physician, e8pend-
Ing money for the care.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
PERSONAL POINTS
The German city Of Mannheim.

Miss Irma Nemec of Cedar Rap
ids, Iowa. is the guest of her aunt
Mrs. G. o. Wilson, go Second ave
nue. Miss Nemec is a delegate e
the Christian Endeayor convention
N Davenport.
Friends of Louis Ohge will be
glad to know that he is recovering
from an attack Of blood poisoning
in his foot.
Miss Mary e. Entrikin has gone
to Waterloo, Iowa, to spend TIE
summer vacation.
Miss Ruth Lundgren of Mt Jew.
! EFT, Pa, is visiting her brother
Harold Lundgren, who is member
ship secretary at the Young Men;
/ Christian association.
| Miss Jewet will remain severa
days.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Vernet E. Boostrom
1923 Thirteenth avenue, are tnf
parents of a daughter born this
morning at the Moline maternity
hospital The mother before hel
marriage was Miss Lillian Stevens
OF this city.
/ Word has been received by Mrs
James Powers, 2734 Eighth avenue
Of the safe arrival in France of her
son, Private Francis J. Powers, who
enlisted in the field artillery las;
December.
Mrs. Archie McInnis and daugh-
ter Bernice, 1708 Twenty-fourth-
and-a-half street. and Mrs. a. E.
McInnis and daughter Edna, 2453
Eighteenth avenue, leave tonight
for a visit in Excelsior Springs and
Kansas City.
Mrs. Sarah Sturtevaut, president
Of Colonel Bracket circle. Ladies
Of the G. A r, and Mrs. Iowa Mich
OILS, delegate, left today for Peoria
TO attend the state convention La
dies of the q. A. R.
States Attorney Floyd E
Thompson speaks this evening at
the school commencement eXeT-
cises 10 be held in COrdov2.
Lawrence Theus. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. 5. Theus, 924 Seventh ave
nue., has been transferred to Camp
Stanley, San Antonio, Texas. Word
to this effect was received by his
parents late yesterday. lie is a
member OF Troop F, Three Hundred
Fifth cavalry, United States regu-
lars.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linus /. Harms and
family left early this morning for
Los Angeles, Cal, where they will
make their home Mr. Harms waa
for II years q teacher of woodwork
in the Manual Arts building of the
high school and will now be en-
ployed in the shipbU:lding yards in
the government service.
Miss Lila Hudson is home from
St. Luke's hospital, Chicago, where
she is taking a course in nursing
and is spending a two weeks vaca-
ton with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
R. G. Hudson, 1018 Twelfth street.
Charles Rauch, 5I7 Ninth street
has received word from Julius
, Weberman telling of his safe arri-
val in France. Mr. Weberman was
a member of the local bakers union
No. IS and will continue his occu-
patton as baker in France.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
Licensed To Wed
ADMINISTRATION FOR ALASKA

Request comes from the terri
torial council OF defense, Of Alaska j,
that the United States fuel admin
istration appoint a fuel admin
istratOr for that territory. At the
present time the administration of
the Alaskan coal fields is conducted
by the fuel administrator for the
state of Washington.
The territory of Alaska contains,
perhaps, as much coal as the state
of Pennsylvania. Despite the large
coal areas there Alaska imports a
large portion of its coal supply,
which is Transported from the state
of Washington and from British
Columbia The cOnsum ptiOn IN
Alaska amounts to about 10000 tons
a year.
The government railway that is
to reach from Anchorage to Fair
banks was completed last year far
enough to tap the Natanuska coal
fields, and with the completion of
that section of the road from An
chorage to Seward it will be bring
ing out Alaskan coal this summer.
The difficulties Of transportation
over Alaska's $4,000 square
miles, the problems of wharfage
and loading and unloading where
both boat and rail have to be used,
together with the opening up of
new mines will furnish many
unique problems for the fuel ad-
ministrator when he is appointed.