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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
WINDSORvILLE

Alpheus Bragg is employed bv
Erskine Bros.
William Johnson has moved with
him family into the house vacated
by Arthur Sproul
George Sampson left Friday for a
visit to relatives in Lewiston and
Auburn.
Harold Norton OF Palermo was a
Sunday guest Of his sister, Mrs.
Christabel Piper.
Miss Annie Lyon is teaching the
Erskine school.
Leslie Johnson was home from
Erskine Academy over the week
end
Donnell and Herbert Merrill of the
school committee were in this sec
ton of the town Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Turner are
rejoicing over the birth of son.
born the 14th inst. Mrs. Turner is
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. ].
w. Sproul.
Miss Idella Allard of Weeks Mills
Is teaching the school on the Neck
which opened April %
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles McKindslev
are moving into their new home.
winch is very near their former
home
Inc hay in this town, Whitefeld.
etc. purchased by the government
and pressed by Erskine Bros. will
pc very soon shipped to Camp Dew
ems and other calaiAnments In this
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
NEWPORT

! Newport is now well over the TOP
with the third Liberty loan. Wedncs-
day nights report shows that she has
already exceeded her allotment by
$500 and the committee report that
about an equal amount is now prom
I Used. 1t is the opinion Of the local
committee that Newport Will exceed
her allotment by at least $4,000. be
fore the expiration Of the time set
for subscriptions.
/ The trustees Of the Riverside Gem
etery Improvement Association viii
hold their annual meeting May g. 1t
is urged that all interested in having
their lots in this cemetery improves
or cared for. be present at this meet
ing and make the necessary arrange
ments with the trustees.
Newport Auxiliary of the Rcd
Cross made another shipment TO Ban
Cor ON Wednesday, This shipment in
cludcd ) knitted afghans, ) quilts. 80
hospital shirts. A. triangular band
ages. 10 sweaters 30 pairs service
socks. In connection with this WORK
done by tho local organizat ton it is
pertinent to add that he work of tie
Red Cross requires large expendi-
lures of money for materials if it is
to be continued 1t is stated by those
in authority that the Red Cross mus
not only continue its activities as in
the past but that the output of SUP
plies must be doubled if our soldiers
are to be cared for. A national drive
is now planned for May 20 to May -.
-, |, ,nl, rln TO t-ri s.l
500. 0GO. 900 in the United States 70"
this work. Penobscot's quota for this
drive is at least $105. 200. 1t is suggest
ed ard urged that every loyal citizen.
adult and child. prepare TO do his
Dit when the committee in charge
present the call
The members of Old Hickory
Lodge I. O. Q. r. and of Victoria
Rebecca Lodge will attend the Meth
odist Church Of Newport on April
Sth. at the USUAL hour for morning
service. Rev. William Snow will
preach a sermon especially applicable
to the audience and special music
has been prepared. 1t is urged by
the officers of the two lodges that a
good delegation may be present at the
odd Fellows Hall by 1915 at the
latest. Sunday morning to form in
line and march to the church.
Mrs. Fred B. Brown and Mrs. For
roster Burns went to Bangor April
25th to attend the meeting of the
Ladies' Aid Union. at which meeting
Mrs. Burns will give a paper entitled
What the Union Does for our La
dies Aid Societies.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merrill re-
turned to their home in Portland
Monday afternoon.
Miss Alice Townsend is for this
week teaching in the 5th and 9Th
grades of the Clinton Grammar
school.
The ladies of the L. b. 3. Society
served a most dainty luncheon at the
home of Mrs. Fl. l.. Miles from to s
the afternoon Of April "a The menu
consisted of creamed crab meat
served on toasted saltines, cake and
cocoa. About 80 were present max
ing the total receipts nearly $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
Germans Gain Mile
Continued from Page One)

on the British forces near Bethune.
along the Lave river. but these have
been repulsed.
Some OF the uncertainty as to the Sue
cess of the British exploit in attempting
to seal up the harhors of Zeebrugge and
Ostend has been cleared up by observa-
| tons carried out by aviators. Grave
damage was done to the mole at Zee
! brugGe, while the hulks of sunken
steamers are said partly to block the
channel leading out to sea from the nor,
of Ostend.
On the front in France with the a.
cepton of the Somme salient there has
been little fighting of an unusual ma.
ture
The situation between Germany and
Holland is still obscure It has been
reported That virtual ultimatum was
delivered to the Netherlands govern
ment by Berlin, but this is not as vet
known to be a fact Dispatches from
Inc Hague insist that Holland will not
depart from her attitude of neutrality.
An unofhclal report says that the Dutch
minister has left The Hague and that
the German minister has started FOR
Berlin.
congress which has been considering
declaration of a state OF war with
bulgaria and Turkey. will probably not
NOT take any action in the face OF oppo-
! si'ioh on the part of President Wilson.
IL IS said that the safety of Americans
IN hoth countries has caused the Pres-
dent to Indicate that hostilties should
not be declared at the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
WEEKS MILLS

me Royal club will meet with Mrs
j. ID. Quinnam Friday afternoon in
slead OF Mrs Will Doe to sew for tbe
f'ed tross all who are not members
q the club are cordially invited m
attend :"
Mrs. Frank Giddings who suffered :,
e'1sh' s4otk Sunday night is improv-
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Malcolm and
ramilT visited Sunday their parents
Mf. and Mrs. F. S. Malcolm.
Juanita camp r. n. A. vii, hold
their regular meeting Saturday even
ing
Mr.. ana Mrs. James Pratt of Hart
iofd. Conn. are visiting their par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. w W. Hisler
George Foster was a business o.,,o,
in Augusta Saturday.
Alta Doe was the ruest of r,ou
brother Harvey in Brunswick re-
Gently
Mrs. Frank Giddings is quite III 81
this writing.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Clifford are ex-
pected home from PleasantvilIe \
y, this week.
T. W, Dodge was in Augusta on
business Saturday.
boynton Pierce and sister Isabelle
o. Boston arrived in town Saturday
Tor two weeks visit on his return
10 Boston young Pierce is to 20 into
the Army
Mrs. j. ID. Quinnam will entertain
ne royal Neighbor club. Friday the
26th. Red Cross work is 10 he dove
ana a good attendance is desired.
Mrs. John Ripley Of Appleton is
visiting her sister Mrs Mary Jack
SON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
SMITHFIELD

Schools that opened a week ago
were the village school with Miss
Frances Jones teacher, the Gould
with Miss Dora Lawrence; and Oak
Hill with Miss Young. The City
school commenced this week with
Miss Beulah Morrow and East Pond
with Miss Bertha Dudley. They have
no teacher as yet for the Whitehouse
school.
Amanda Morrow has purchased the
house Of Mrs. Carrie Eamen at the
village, which has been occupied by
Victor Hartford
Eva Bickford was at home over
Sunday.
Mrs. G. c. Dow passed Sunday with
Mrs. A. D. Holmes.
Forrest Reynolds was in town on
Sunday with his new car, whichs he
recently drove down from Boston. He
was accompanied by Clarence Harlow
OF Medfield and Scott Drummond of
Winslow and his daughter, Miss Ear
dee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
OVER THE TOP AND THAT DOUBLED,
WAY WATERv|LLE HANDLED Sd LOAN

Wardwell Dry Goods Co; team A., 10
totalling $1,000; Kennebec Boat and
Canoe Co, $50; Hollingsworth &
Whitney 1900; Boy Scouts, s7050;
Hathaway Shirt Co. $3.50: Central
Maine Power Co. 1890; Reyes Fibre
Co., !; Lockwood Co, sSloO, wy
andotte Worsted Co. $4,000.
" H. Barrows stated that II
Watervile makes its subscription
$500, 900 that he and the Reyes Fibre
Company will put in the last 100000.
Totals were announced as follows:
the sum of s2S0.S50 reported Tues
day and ss5.750 Wednesday, making
a total Of s334,25o, leaving $4,000 to
be obtained. This was quickly sub
scribed in the following amounts:
Colby College, $1,000; The Fashion.
$500; Watervllle Savings Bank.
$40, 900; Rev. Frank L. Phalen. $500:
Merrill and Mayo, $4,000; Howard NJ
Ward, $4,000 Kennebec Trust Com
pany, $4,000; DR.. Arthur S. Phelps
$500 Rev. r. L. Proctor $500; Booth
by and Bartlett $4,000; DR. J. F. Hill.
$780, Peoples Fank $4,000; Hatha-
wcy Shirt Factory. $3.50; j. Colby
Blaisdell $500: Boy Scouts reported
5000
At this point Z. X. Atwood said to
put him down for $4,000 with the
understanding that if the Lockwood
Company came across this would be
crossed cut. Calls for 10 men to
promise $1,000 each were answered
by George f. Nose, Fred w. Clair.
Robert Stobie, = Howard WEIGH,
Herbert l.. Emery, DR.. NJ. S. Good
rich, Rev. Frank l.. Phalen, DR..
Achilles Jolly. Robert l.. Proctor, DR..
J. +. Hill, Frank +. Brown, John b.
f'riel, Arthur }. Roberts, Edward
Heath and W. r. Campbell.
The desired amount having been
reached. n. II. Barrows said that
when the banks reported 100000
subscribed he would give a check for
$500 to the Red Cross as promised.
Word was brought to the meeting tina t
W. ID. Haines, leader of the Waterville
Military Band had offered the services
of the band for a demonstration follow
ing the close of the Liberty Loan, and
it was voted to accept the offer for 7.30
in the evening, when all citizens were
invited to meet at the Elmwood hotel
and march through Main street led by
the band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

The railro adj men OF this city will
Fold q Booster meeting this evening
under the auspices of the Brother
food Of Locomotive Engineers at Ike
Railroad Y. NJ G. A. \ L. Mandcr-
son of Portland. superintendent Of
motive power and either speakers will
be present. Enginemcn. ftrcmen, con-
ductors. trainmen and all classes Of
railroad employees arc requested to
attend. The committee in charge Of
the affair consists of w. +. Thomp-
sen Of this city. A. c. Towle of Oak
land and A. W. Mcneil. general sec
rotary Of the Railroad Y. NJ. G. A.,
IL lending his assistance. Mr.. Thomp-
son says that it Is the universal feel
ing among tho men that it is due TO
the boys who have gone across TO
attend the meeting and do all they
can to bring the war to successful
issue. There are a number of the
railroad boys in the service and these
who are privileged to remain here in
comfort and security should see that
they are furnished with the neces-
sary funds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
READFIELD

Or. D. r. Holt gave a fine sermon
at the chapel here last Sabbath.
Some of the farmers have beeo
blowing and some have sown oats
The fine rain of Friday last has
started the lawns, showing unite
green now.
Ruth Fogg made days visit to
her home here Friday.
What came very near being a Sc
we're fire was when on Friday tho
burning Of the leaves on the Church
common got Roadway. The flames
injured the hedge on the south side
of the common TO quite an ey.an+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

There was the largest company
get out to the drill of the third Maine
Regiment at the Armory Wednesday
evening. The greatest enthusiasm
prevailed. Major Charles E. Davis
of Augusta was present and p men
were sworn in. There We're CO men
drilling and great Improvement in
their military form was shown. Sew
eral citizens We're present and brief
speeches of appreciation and encour-
agement were made by the visitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
SIDNEY OVER THE TOP;
NEARLY DOUBLES QUOTA

Sidney, Me, April a4.-The chair
man of the Sidney Liberty Loan COM
mittee reported on Wednesday eve
ming that the town. with about 900
inhabitants. has bought 1875 Of the
third Liberty Loan Bonds, with to-
tai value of s13.55o, the towns quota
being but $4,000.
Sidney has more than done her bit
in men. money and Red Cross aid
work during the past year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Chief Electrician F. s. Stuart OF
Lewiston with c. II. Ray, electrician
second class, who is stationed at
Portland, arc in the city for the week
for the purpose Of recruiting for the
navy. Clyde Dearborn Of this city.
who has enlisted in the navy and is
at home awaiting orders is also as
sisting in this work. The party IS
working in Waterville and adjoining
towns and several men have already
heen In to learn about the naval re-
duirements. A telegram received
from the navy department Wedncs-
day stated that recruits from now on
must he from IS TO 81 instead of IS
as heretofore. The recruiting station
Is at the postoftice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
INCREASED ACTIVITY
ENEMY ARTILLERY
ON AMERICAN FRONT

With the American Army In
France, April 24-tBy The Associat-
cd fress'-There is slightly increased
ACTIVITY of the enemy artillery in the
region of Toul but the number Of
sheilS falling on the American line
is still below normal.
FIFTY enlisted men and non-com-
missioned officers are on thar vay 10
america to help the Liberty Loan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
PORTLAND is
OVER THE TOP

Portland. Me, April 24.-Portland
today exceeded its allotment of ST.
S5S.o00 for the Third Liberty loan. It
was announced at the state head
quarters. Actual subscriptions were
II, excess of $S.000,O coo and it was con-
fldently predicted that another mil
Lion would he added before the ci1se
o. the campaign. Including nearly all
tho 20 cities. $50 cities and towns had
furnished their quota in the state.
The total for Portland, SS,035,S 500.
was subscribed by 1914 persons, rep
resentng 10 per cent. of the city's
population.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
READFIELD GOES
OVER THE TOP

Readfeld. Me-, April 24.-With a
quota Of $4,000 in the Third Liber-
~ loan campaign. Readfeld has fol-
lowed the good example Of so many
Maine towns and gone over the top
with a subscription Of $4,000 Chartas
Collins is chairman of the Readfel1
town committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Lawrence Craig. who has been
studying at the Cornell school of
aeronautics is visiting friends in
this city for time. before going to
Texas where he will attend a flight
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

A party for the benefit Of the Red
Cross was given at the Taconnet
Club house Wednesday evening by
the ladies of the Columbus Guild.
There was a large attendance and a
most delightful evening was spent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Miss Annie Dunn and Mrs. J. l..
Fortier will leave this morning for
Montreal accompanying the remains
of their sister, Miss Mary Dunn, who
will be buried at her old home in
Iberville, p q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Robinson, who went to st. John to
enlist in the Canadian army, that he
has been Professionally accepted for
home service only. This is great
disappointment to the young man.
who is anxious for overseas service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Mrs. j. A. Pringle. who has been
passing several months at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. Charles F. Rob-
inson left Wednesday afteroon for her
home in st. Johnsbury, VT. She was
met in Augusta by her son, James n.
Pringle. department superintendent
Of public instruction Of Concord, n.
H., wso accompanied her as far as
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
BINGHAM

Lost-Left on train. Winthrop "a
Bingham, Monday. April 1. one a ;.
Folding Pocket Kodak with blacr
leather case. Reward for return a.
dress NJ. care journal.
apr25dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

In what ways do the sayings of Je-
gus kinG,e the spirit of hope is the
topic for the midwcek service at the
First Baptist church tonight. DR..
Phelps will lead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

A feature Of the noon meeting at
Ellis hall, Wednesday, was the sing
ing of the Marseillaise in French by
DR.. L. A. dArgy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Miss Maude Merrick has returned
from Washington, where she con-
Quoted a party of Daughters of the
Revolution to the meeting Of the Con-
tinental Congress-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

The Twentieth Century Club will
give a whist party this evening al
Masonic hall. Refreshments will be
served and prizes given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Miss Elizabeth Dolan of Brunswick
returned to her home Wednesday
evening after a short visit at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Nc
Mahon of Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

The marriage intentions Of James
F.. Cox of this city and Miss Helen
Field of Sidney have been placed on
file at the office of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Mrs. A. w. Flood left Monday after
noon for Boston, where she will Visit
her son. Ensign Donald Flood, who
has been ordered to his snip and
leaves on Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Miss Eva Holmes, who has been
visiting at the home of her brother
4. l.. Holmes of College avenue, left
Wednesday evening for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Mrs. Anna Drummond went to
Portland Wednesday afternoon for
q business trip of few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Miss Helen Simpson is guest Of
friends at the University OF Maine
for the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Clinton Goodhue has gone to Bos-
ton on a business trip Of few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Father Desjardins returned to his
home in Westbrook. Wednesday after
having attended the funeral of his
mother, Mrs. Sarah Desj ardins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Harold Dubord Of Dubord Broth
ers Clothing Co, has gone to New
York and Boston for business twp
Of several DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

One case of intoxication was be-
fore the court Wednesday morning.
The man was sent down for is days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy r. Byron left
Wednesday afternoon for Westerly,
r. I. where they will visit for few
days. They were accompanied by
Mr.. Byrom's parents. Mr.. and Mrs
]. w. Byron. who have been visiting
here for a few days and were return
ing to their home at Skaneatcles
Falls, y. Y. The party will also visit
Watch Hill, X. l., for few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

snort addresses are given in the sun
DAY school in following out definite
temperance instruction.
Linwood futile, son of Mrs. Az
mes futile, had the misfortune to fall
off a load of hay and break an arm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
lamb.Webb


A very pretty wedding occurred at
the nome Of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Racklin last Saturday evening when
their daughter, Miss Winifred Webb.
ana Cecil J. Lamb of Rangeley were
united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony. The double ring service was
used and Rev. \. M. Heikes officiat-
ed The following persons besides
the immediate family were present:
Mrs. Lamb, the mother of the groom;
Miss Lamb, the sister OF the groom;
Mr.. Lamb, the brother of the groom
from Rangeley; Mr.. kempton from
Portland and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Coffin. Eden Coffin, Irene Coffin
Lawrence Coffin, Andrew Besse, Mr..
and Mrs. George Pray and Mrs. \.
NJ. Heikes of Albion.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
will attend church in a body next
Sunday morning. when the pastor
will speak to them on the subject:
The Basis Of True Manhood and
Womanhood" All are cordially in
vlted to be present. The two orders
are requested to meet at the hall at
10 A. nj. to prepare to march to the
church.
Miss Edith keay, who for num-
Der Of Years has been living near
Boston, died suddenly in a hospital
IN Boston last Monday. The body
was brought here Wednesday and
funeral held Thursday 2t the home
of her sister, Mrs. Wallace Libby.
Mrs. Bert Skillin is also sister of
Miss keay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
lmprorptu Demonstration

''F' S''fsu
A big demonstration was held in this
city Wednesday evening to celebrate the
event OF Waterville and WinsIow going
over the top in the Third Liberty Loan
Inc aHair was of mushroom growth or
there would have been many more mon
in the parade. but as it was several
hundren men met at the Elmwood at
40 and, headed by the WatervilIe Mill
'arE Band, marched through the princi-
pal streets. The parade was made IN of
the following bodies. Edgar Brown was
marshal and headed the procession He
was assisted by Fred McAlarv and s
II. Berry He was followed by Roher.
Stobie. President A J. Roberts. George
Is. Boutelle and DR.. J. F. Hill a. honor
airy marshals, walking abreast: then
came the Waterville Military Band a
detachment of Naval Reserves who were
IN the city for the baseball game with
Colby: following them was the Third
Maine Regiment company; the Colbv
mll1tary company. the Boy Scouts and
last. led by the colors carried by Charles
Leroy Jones. supported on either s;ds
by karekln Sahagian and Sam Free.
man. came the large committee Of CO
licitors who have worked so faitbf,u,
to make the Third Liberty Loan a suc
cess
The last named body carried MANY
small flags and notices. some Of which
read Waterville and winslow Over
the Top Make Your Dollars Protec.
Liberty Make Your Dollars Fight
and one particularly significant motto
read The Kaiser Wears Helmet-to
Hel-mit the Kaiser"
The procession left the Elnwood
marching up Main street. throuyb
Chaplin to College avenue. to Maine 70
silver. where they counter marched and
formed a hollow square ABOUT the fou,.
tain. where brief speeches were mad.
by President Arthur ]. Roberts .,a
Fred w. Clair. The band PLAYED .-rh,
Star Spansled Banner" and A yarsa -.
america was sung. Cheers NAV.
gwen Tor the band the members =,
which had kindly volunteered thAir
vices and the company dispersed g..
erai gentlemen. among which Nc.
george *. Boutelle. r. ". Clair
DR.. j. F. Hill. then went to Inc ''
where the Third Maine was dri,,i.
spoke briefly to the boys in s ana
their work. -