Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-31

The total assessed valuation OF proper
ty in Guilford this year is 1884,. 235 and
the total commitment, which is the larg-
est in the history of the town, is S26,
2231l The tax rate is somewhat lower
than last year. being cps against OPS
for 1917. There are l725 taxpayers and
$50 polls.
Freeport has a four-generation family,
consisting of William p. Williams, Will
liam Henry, William Henry. il, and
Dorothy Margaret.
William T., now ~ years old. was
born in Liverpool, England, and came
to America early in life and for the
most part his principal work was that
of taking contracts for the grading Of
railroads in Vermont. The latter part
of his life he spent on a farm. lie has
now retired from hard labor. Though
an old man he is as straight as an ar
row and is in excellent health. Only 4
few days ago he walked a mile. He
thoroughly enjoys his meals and drinks
six cups Of tea day. Always he is sat
ISlItu Will all lIidl 10 uOllG iOI NUN, anu
is ever calm and contented Nothing
ruffles him. He has never had to wear
glasses.
William Henry. the second in line. is
q carpenter in the Sea RS Roebuck shoe
factory and his son, William, Jr. is also
an employee there.
Dorothy who is four years old. is an
intelligent little girl and has this early
in life begun to read in public
Mrs Ann Mcdonald of Fort Fairfield
is the mother of six sons in the United
States military service. There are Ar
chic Mcdonald of the sd United States
Infantry Co. E; Hugh Mcdonald in
the 103d Infantry Supply Company
Fred Mcdonald, a member of the Unit
ed States Coast Artillery at Fort Strong,
Boston--he enlisted twice, failing "a
pass the examination the first time
George Mcdonald. who enlisted from
Minnesota, and John Mcclure, a sor
b a former marriage.
Adjutor NORM of Brunswick, who for
o6 months served in the 10th Canadian
Infantry, has recently returned home.
having been discharged on account OF
his youth.
In January 1916 when only Is years
old. he ran away from his home here
and enlisted in the Canadian Army At
Montreal. taking oath that he had
passed his 18th birthday. For nine
months he was in training in Canada
and then crossed to England. where he
served for Il months. While in London
he was blown up during an air raid and
| for two months he was confined in a
London hospital with his left arm and
left leg fractured
After his recovery he was sent 10
France and had been in the front line
! trenches for just one week when he was
notified by his commanding officer tina:
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Norm
Of Brunswick, had secured his release.
He returned from France about six
weeks ago, and after experiencing the
, necessary amount OF red tape TO com
plete his discharge. returned home He
has been notified by the Canadian Gov
eminent that he will receive war
I badge for his efficient service under the
British flag.
He is full of enthusiasm regarding the
war and states that the day he reaches
his 18th birthday he will re-enlist. only
he will go as an American soldier. in
stead of a Canadian.
An older brother Alfred NORM. who
for two years has been living in
Nashua, ~ H, is now at Camp Upton
having recently been drafted He is a
member of the 3o6th United States In
fantry.