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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
Austrian Official

Vienna Viz, London. July l--Tl :
Austrian war office today admits tte
complete evacuation by the Austri-
an forces CT the two important STRAIT
egic positions of Col Del Rosso and
Monte dl Val Bella ON the western
end of the Italian front.
The statement says:
Southeast of Asiago violent hght-
ing has again developed, Since thc
maintenance of Col Del Roso and
Monte di Val Bella could only nav"
been effected at the cost ri great
sacrifices, the occupants Of these
points were withdrawn into the +
former main positions at Sempic
Wood.
Our land and naval avia;ors car
red out successful fights over TIE
region ut the mouth OF The Pla"e
against enemy establishments and
returned without losses"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt. Frank w.
Mckee.
Watts Wright. late Co. B, I. n. Y,
Prov. Ca, has been taken up T. A. p.
awaiting admission.
The moving pictures program for
Tuesday eveninh will be Miss Billie
Burke in Ewes Daughter" chapter
of The Son of Democracy" and
a Ford Weekly
William killikcwich, .ate OF Co. H,
Z. L. 5. Inf. and Michael j. Moore,
late Co. \, I, L. s. Inf. have been
granted discharges from the Home.
Furlough were granted Monday to
Henry NJ Cole to Albany; Bernard
+. Bradley to Boston; Michael o.
Flaherty to New York City; Daniel
W. Smith to Providence; John Lime
han 10 salem: John Green to Provi-
dcnce; Horace a. Putnam to Bath;
Francis II. Curtis to Beverly: Oliver
Rood to Boston: Frank Blair to
Lynn; James J. Ryan to Boston; Pat
rick j. Harvey to Boston; John j. o.
Ncill to Sabesco: Michael J. Lehan to
Boston: Alfred w McNey to Taun-
ton and Henry Graham to Island
Park Il. |.
Private Michael J. Mclaughlin left
for Rumford Falls. Monday morning
on a short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
NORTH ANsON

A. very patriotic event occurred in
North Arson Saturday afternoon
when flag was raised at the upper
mill of the North Arson Manufacture
ing Co. The principal speaker was
Hon. Frank harrington Of Watervill4
and he gave . splendid address par
ticularly fitted to the occasion. Rev.
William Wood. pastor Of the Metho-
dist church at Madison, offered pray
er and offered a few words in The
spirit Of the occas sion while Elmer Il.
Towne's wonderful Boys Band fur
nished excellent music. This musical
organization is composed of Skowhe :.
gan boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02

structor in the household art
branches. The work in sewing was
shown al! the way from the begin
ners' first steps to garment making.
The creditable appearance OF he
work generally suggested that app
pupils had most excellent instruc-
tor.
Preceding the graduation exercises
at $50 o'clock the ~ nual meeting or
the Arson Academy Alumni Assoc'a-
ton was held and Lowell Bailey ut
North Arson was reelected presiden'
and Mrs. F. II. Holley was elected
secretary and treasurer.
Mrs. Emma Buxton Of Berlin. n
H.. has been visiting for some days
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Flanders.
Miss Corrine L. Salley. who hes
been teaching school in the Booker
willie district, completed the spring
term last Friday and has returned t
her home in Skowhegan. Gladly:
Mantor of Skowhegan was her guest
during the last week Of school
Miss Alice Cahill, first assistant a,
Arson Academy. has returned to ner
home in Concord
! According TO the summer schedule
! trains northbound leave at 1910 A.
NJ. and 2.06 and 4.56 p NJ. week DAYS
and Sundays 9.3l A. NJ Southbound
trains leave at 1913 and 1853 A. NJ
! and sos p NJ. week days and SOS
Z. NJ. Sunday.
| Mrs. Emily Monahan and daughter
Mary of Portland have been visiting
/ during the past week with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. O. ". Savage.
! Frank H. Holley, district chairman
in the War Savings campaign in this
section. has reaped most successful
results from his activities in th2
campaign. Emblem, under his juris-
diction, was the first town in the
county to fill its quota, while Arson
and StarkS, both in his district, came
in second and third respectively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
HALL0MELL

month, 100 pairs of socks, IA sweaters,
4 muff1ers, pairs of wristers and ,
helmets. We have one ofghan all
completed, the work of the Loudon
Hill ladies and the children Of the
Maria Clark Grammar school have
sent in the squares for another one.
There will be no warn to give out
until the next allotment arrives and
a notice will be put in the paper
as soon as it comes. The rooms will
be open every Tuesday and Friday
afternoon to receive any finished ar
ticles and to give out the new needles
that have come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
CHARLES TULLEY
HAS ACCIDENT

Charles Tuliey, who is employed by
the Maine Central railway on the
'sw!tcher at the Hollingsworth u
Whitney Co. met with serious acci-
dent. and what might have proven IA
tai, while at his work Monday morning.
He was standing near the track TO
signal to the cars which were coming
from the II. & w. loaded with paper
and before ne had time 70 step back
from the track one of the ears came at
full speed. striking him in the back and
throwing him some distance. Fortu
nately he was thrown out OF the WAY
and. although he was badly bruised, i
was not possible at this writing TO tinl
out If any serious injuries resulted. az
il will take at least "a hours 70 deter
mine how seriously he was injured.
He was taken at once 10 his home on
Ash street and was as comfortable as
could be expected at this writing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
WATERvILLE
Capt. Hinekley Leaves.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hinckley and
Mrs. Edward Hinckley OF GOOD VIII
Farm, were in the city Sunday even
ing. to accompany Captain Ed"ato
Hinckley to the train. captain
Hinckley has been passing a ten
DAYS furlough with Mrs. Hinckley
and his parents, Rev. and Mrs
George Hinckley Of Good WIZ farnl'
and returned Sunday night TO camp
Devens. where he viii take eHa'hi-
nations.
Captain Hinckley suffered severe
sun stroke while in training at South
Carolini, and was scn7 home to re-
cover from the stroke. II he is no'
in good physical condition to return
10 the camp nc viii return to Coco
viii tor another ten days rest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
ATHENS

Quite a number of Athens people
attended the concert in Skowhegar
last Friday evening in which he
Academy Orchestra and Mrs. Marion
Drake Flanders. Mrs. l.. n, Filing
wood and Donald Woodman, all Of
this town, participated.
Mrs. John F. Holman is somewhat
improved and her recovery is ex-
pected.
Mrs. Marguerite Bower and daugh-
ters from Detroit. Mich, have been
guests for several Gays at Fairviaw
Farm.
Robert Hayden has been vsiti-.
during the rast week n the home >.
his sister. Miss Owe ii. yden, at
Madison Center.
The ladies of the Methodist Benevo-
lent Society will hold their next me IT.
ing with their president.
Lee w. Foss. one of the prominent
young farmers of this town. has about
80 head of live stock at the present.
time and 10 cows that are givinS.
milk, He was in Skowhegan on busi
ssiSaturday and begins haying this
weed
MIS-. Gates L. Austin ras returned
from. visit with her daughter If
New York.
F'fed Ward of the Coles Corner
neishborhood has been suffering wit:
a bad attack of asthma and for three
weeks was unable to lie down.
Mrs. Elizabeth Christie. aged ~
has gone to Madison to pass probably
/ the entire summer with her dausil
! ter, Mrs. George Hayden.
! Mrs. Arthur Trimm is in Oar:
Harbor, where her mother is ser
ously i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
Red Cross Event

A Community Red Cross Fourth OF
July will he held in Fairfield at Mon
ument Park. with the following exer-
cises: Parade by the school children
scarf drill; Community Chorus of l0t
voices, under the direction Of Alberi
Pummer; Miss Doris Harlow as cor
netist, picnic at ; O'Clock. Tables and
settees Will be provided. Booths. ice
cream. sandwiches, lemonade. coffee.
food. hot frankfurts. flowers. popcorn
will he on sale during the afternoon
ana evening. Concert by the Water
vile Military band, The Community
service flag will be unfurled by l.
small girls with appropriate exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
Go TO Franklin

The following young men from the
city left Monday morning for Frank
lin Union institute at Boston, where
they will take a course at the insti'
tute: in Mechanical training.
Frank A Mahou, Waterviile I, 20
Grove street: George II. Breton. Jr.,
Waterville 6, "a Water street; Clair
L. Mcclellan. Waterville s. Spring
street. Gregory A. Cousis Waterville
4, 166 Main street: Lewis J, Rosentha',
Waterville .. - Maple street: William
W. Harding. Watervile 3, 81 Charles
street Everett A. Mckinney. Water
Vile I, 81 Charles street; Jerry NJ
Bridges, Waterviile s. III Main street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
Members Plummers Union
Threatened a Strike

The members of the Watervilie
PIummers Union numbering sixteen
in all, walked out from their places
OF employment Monday morning at s
o'clock, and threatened a strike, UNI
less their employees came across
with the raise which the union had
previously asked for. The Plummers
asked for a raise which would make
their wages $500 per day. and after
constituting with The Master Plum
mers and the union. The employees
agreed to pay them their required
amount and they returned TO work at
Ills 4. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
BINGHAM

Bingham went over the top In the
War Savings camp with n somewha;
rising $4,000 pledge on June IS. he
quota having been $4,000.
Mrs. Clara Doe has been visiting
during the rast week at the nome OF
her nephew. c. B. Hight, in Skowfe'
gan.
Mrs. Jessie Hamilton. who has heen
conducting the Bingham hotel, which
she recently sold to G. w. Dutton, has
gone to Somerville. Mass, and VIII
probably remain in that section dur
ing the summer. Mrs. Hamilton has
recently purchased Of Mrs. Dutton,
DR.. and Mrs. w. c. Rich have taken
rooms at the home of Mrs. Eta
Holt.
John Poo!er has moved his FANNY
to the Messer farm in Moscow.
Mrs. II. B. Whiple was at Lake.
wood, Madison. last Friday to attend
the county meeting of the l. :. ;. she
was reelected president for another
year.
Mrs. Silas .Hunnewell Of Pleasant
Ridge Plantation is somewhat M
proved and is able 20 get around 'he
house in a wheel chair
c. w. Dutton has sid to the Binc'
ham Lumber Co. about 80 acres "
land in Concord, which was at one
time owned by Joel Colby.
Mrs. Arthur Dinsmore, VINO mas
been seriously i'll. IS now somewhat
improved.
Mona and Beatrice Baker. Bertha
Robinson and Althea Robinson VIII
be at Rangeiey during the summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02

Announcement has been made OF
the marriage Of Eta NJ. Mahoney Of
this town and Wiltnont r. Doyle OF
Moscow, which occurred on the i9'h
Of June. The groom is the son Of
Mrs. Olive Hilton of Moscow and the
bride is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Phillip Mahoney Of this town.
Miss Pauline Davis Of Lewiston IS
in town for a few weeks stay WIN
her aunt.
A meeting of the Farmers Union
will be held in Bingham this Tu"s-
day evening. County Agent X. NJ
stiles will be present and either f.
$, Adams Of BoWdoinham. the new
president, or c. y. Gardner Of w.t.
erville, the new manager. Will no
present Bingham farmers appointed
to interest their neighbors in the
Somerset County Farm Bureau are
II. T. Whipple. +. A. Baker, j. T.
uunnewclI, :; 4. Smith, Lester Nor
ris. T. +. Hill, G. G. Cool and c. y
Andrews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02

Clarence Robertson went to Eth.
Sunday for the day.
Miss Mae Moore of Hartlani visit.
ed relatives in town Sunday.
Our town has taken some ove,
$1,000 in War Savings Stamps.
The Helpful Workers gave an en-.
tertainment and social last Thursdav
evening. They also sold ice cream
and took over $1,000.
Saturday evening the members a.
the Friends church served baked
bean supper for themselves and in.
vited guests, The supper was fol,
lowed by musical social.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
NEW URGENT DEFICIENCY
BILL CARRIES TOTAL OF
NEARLY S1.OOO,OOO,OOO

Washington, July IA new urgent
deficiency bill. carrying Learly s1.0lo,
10000. including s7l2 -, $40 for clothing
for the army. was passed today by the
House soon after it was reported by the
appropriations committee. 1t IS the
last of the big supply measures and now
goes to the Senate.
! The large sum for clothing was made
necessary because no provision was
made for * in the s12,GN, 100000 army
appropriation bill. Chairman Sherley
Of the appr OPERATIONS committee ex-
planned that the war department plan
red to maintain a three months supply
of clothing and equipment for the sol
ders in inland states in addition to the
months supply at seaboard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
AIR RAID SIGNAL,
TEST SCARES PEOPLE
IN NEW YORK CITY

New York, July 1.-The Bronx to-
day had all the thrills Of an air raid.
but none Of the bombs, when a siren
whistle. to be blown in case German
airplanes should soar above the sky
Scrapers of the city. was tested with
out the police being notified.
When the blasts continued, women
fed with their babies to cellars while
business throughout the district did
not continue as usual. Aroused by a
heavy bombardment OF telephone
calls and the screams of women and
children. tho police traced the ear
splitting ahrieks of the siren to their
source and finally succeeded in calm
ing the populace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
preferred Fine to Jail

Paul Delaware who was arrested
on silver street Sunday evening Al
about 10 o'clock on the charge q
GENERATING IN automobile while under
tic influence Of liquor. was before
Judge Matthew Monday morning ~
The charge and pleaded guilty Ht
was fined 500 and costs or one year
in jail lie preferred the fine AMI
paid.
This is Delaware's second offense
in the past week and rather than &c
have tie same charge brought
against him again he sold the car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
MEETING WATEPVILLE
WOMAN'S ASSOCIATION

The July meeting Of the Water
Vile Woman's Association was held
Monday afternoon at $50 at their
rooms at 1jl Main street. with good
attendance,
The annual reports were read ana
marked the fine work which has been
ACCOMPLISHED by the association dur
Ing the past month. 1t was voted az
the meeting to close the rooms d,
O'Clock every day with the exception
of Saturday. during the months VI
July and August. and also TO ais
continue serving the luncheons un1li
October.
Other matters of minor import
ance were discussed and the meet
ing was adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
Ladies' Methodist Church
FIRST Series Lawn Parties

About 50 members and friends Of the
Methodist church gathered at the
church vestry Monday afternoon where
they attended the first OF the series Of
lawn parties held under the direction
Of the Ladies Auxiliary Of the church
There are 10 be IL in the series and the
first WAS complete success both so.
cially and financially.
The parties are to be given by mem-
hers OF the auxiliary who have birth.
days during the month, and they viii
furnish the entertainment and refresh.
ments.
The afternoon was pleasantly passed
in enjoying Nictrola selections and VIC.
lin selections by Miss Katherine Lara.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
Spauiding- Mayo

Mr.. and Mrs. Vaughn Fl. Mayo Of 6
Silver Terrace ANNOUNCE the marriage
of their daughter. Miss Esther +.
Mayo to Earl Spauldin-: Of this city.
The marriage took place in Boston
last Saturday. Both have hosts Of
friends in the city who will he sur
priscd to learn Of their marriage and
who unite in extending hearty con-
gratulatonS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02

The many friends of Frank kenney
of Yarmouth, but who was employed as
relief clerk in kenney's East Side phar-
macy last winter. will be interested to
learn that he is in the service. having
been called with the last contingent IN
Cumberland county. lie is at present
stationed at Camp Devens. assigned to
the Depot Brigade. His uncle. Thomas
P, kenney, recently received pos;
card from him on which he stated that
thus far he was very we'll pleased with
army life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
FIELD MARSHAL
.HAIG'S REPORT

Londen, July Field Marshal
Haig's report tonight says:
In a successful local operation
last night northwest of Albert we
captured over fifty prisoners and
nine machine guns. During the
night also a party of our troops
rushed hostile post south of Nor
lancourt
The number of German prisoners
captured by us in the month of June
was ! ,9J7, including so officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
FIRE IN GARAGE
OF IS AUTOS
IN PORTLAND

Portland, Me, July 2-Explosion Of
a vulcanizer in the Central Garage
on Oak street early today started a
fire which destroyed .everal of the
rs automobiles in the building. Two
alarms were sent in, but the fire was
soon placed under control and the
building was damaged comparatively
little.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02

bee, mandolin selections by Miss Lii
liam Flen.ins and piano selections by
Mrs. Jesse Richardson Refreshments
Of sherbert and fancy crackers were
served by the committee.
Those in charge of the party were
Mrs. Ada Drury. Mrs. Jane. Mrs. Fl. w
Green, Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Amos Win
tiers and Mrs. Irving Winters. The sec
ond In the series will be held in one
month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02

About twenty-five volunteers for
the Canadian and British armies
passed through the city early TINS
morning on their way to training
camp in Nova Scotia. Ten of them
had Joined the British army while
about fifteen had Joined the Canad-
ian forces. They were husky.
happy crowd and made the hills
about the station ring with their
cheers 1t was said one of their
party went astray at station down
the river but was rounded mp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02

The F'raternal Order Of Eagles
held their regular meeting las. even
ing with a large attendance. Wor-
thy President Robert 4. Goode was
the principal speaker Past Pres.
Nelson Hustus also made very able
speech. Secretary George w Jen-
kins presented a very favorable re-
port regarding members on good
standing which showed the Arie to
BE in a nourishinc condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
LIEUT.. PUTNAM
BRINGS DOWN
GERMAN PLANE

With the American Army IN France.
July 1.-(By the Associated Press) -
First Lieutenant David f. Putnam Of
Brookline. Mass. member of an
American pursuit squadron. brought
down a German biplane near Rcgni y
willie. north of Toul. last night. This
is the ninth enemy machine officially
credited To- Lieutenant Putnam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02

Paris. July l.-Stephen Pichon. min
lister of foreign affairs. on the occasion
of the presentation yesterday Of the
colors to the Czecho-Slovak army. ad
dressed a letter on behalf of the French
government to Edouard Dunes, general
secretary of the Czecho National Coun-
ell, recognizing the independence of
the Czecho-Savs as a nation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
EUGENE V. DEBS
OUT ON BAIL

ClcNcland.. Ohio. July 1.--Eugcne
V rehs. who was arrested here yes
tcrday charged with violation Of the
espionage act. left late today TO-
his hcmc in Tcrre Hau,e. Ind. He
was released on $4,000 mail. 1t was
announced at the federal building
that Dcbs would make no addresses
while awaiting trial. which was ten
tatiNeIN set for July so
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02

Tom McGinn. erstwhile drllmaster 70
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig and
Gen. Sir f.. II. II. Allenby at Sandhurst
College, is back in the Brush Army
again. having enlisted at Chicago a:
the British Canadian Recruiting Mis'
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
LOCAL NOTICE

Prizes are offered Of IS. 50 and s. for
the three best entries to the "fantas-
tics" in the Odd Fellows parade for
July Fourth. To be decided by the
committee in charge. Chance for en-
trance close Tuesday night. July :, Adj
dress Parade Committee, HALLOWEEN.
june@d3s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
RETICENT REGARDING
AMERICAN FORCES
LOCATED AT KOLA

Washington. July 1.-GoveTnment Off
Gals would not discuss the presence
of forces. including Americans, at Kola.
They said in answer to questioning that
discussion would be harmful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
FRENCH AIRMEN
ACCOUNT FOR 81
ENEMY PLANES

Paris. July The French airn.n
have played their part in the IN
creased aerial activity which ia,
been displayed along the front in
tho last few days. Yesterday they
brought down or put out of action
Il German planes and set fire to s.x
captive balloons, according to the
war office announcement tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02

Nelson Hustus enjoyed motor
trip to Watervi!le and Skowhegan
calling on the local Aries in the in
terests OF the Fraternal Order of
Eagles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Ellen kitchin were
in the city yesterday calling on
friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
Tucsday's Concert Program

TUCSdHy VOTOe'e 'O5' "'''
March-"Higham.
Overturc-"To the Light Cavalry.
Waltz-"Italian Nights
Selection from The Yankee Consul.
LA Sorella'
Medley Selection-"Fifty Miles from
Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02

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