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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
Boy Saves Young Brother
From Vicious Dog

Had 1t not been for the quick &C
ton of Girl Codere, the II year old
son Of Albert Codere of this city,
his brother, Romauld. who is 6
years of age, might have been ser
iously injured Monday morning,
when a dog jumped upon the young
ster, biting his face between the eye
and ear The young child was
playing on the street with some 9TH
or children, and as the dog went to
pass the boy patted him on the head
| The dog resented the affection and
snapped at the boy. The older
brother was with him and grabbed
the dog DR.. Bison was called to
dress the wound and at this writing
the boy was very comfortable. The
dog was made away with by the dog
constable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
SIGNAL CORPS NEEDS
MEN OF HIGHLY
TECHNICAL TRAINING

The demand for specialists in the
American Army is increasing daily.
Mechanics and technicians of every
Kin. including radio and buzzer
operators. are needed by the Signal
Corps.
The Signal Corps has charge of all
signaling and communication, includ-
ing radio, telegraph. telephone. and
cable service for the mobile Army,
both at the immediate front and be-
mind the lines. 1t is important and
interesting work. since without this
branch of the service the Army
ears" would be stopped and in many
instances it's eyes" would be value
less. Men who are expert telegraph
and radio operators in civil life have
an opportunity here to continue their
speciality.
Operators who have attained a pro-
fic!ency Of 10 words or more per min
ute can be accepted for volunteer en-
signed to a radio school for advanced
training.
The Signal Corps is particularly ir
need Of highly trained technical per-
sonnet. Electrical engineers and meI
with a good fundamental training il
engineering or physics VIII find excel
lent opportunities for service OF
character which will perrpit them tt
make full use Of their training ant
experience. Special authority can be
secured at the local armS recruiting
station to enlist men of st ch oualifi'
cations.
In addition to telegraph ana radio
operators the Signal Corp IS sTedtl,
in need of telephone meg ana switch
board operators. telegr1 ph ana tele.
phone linemen. repairmcN etc. ehaf.
feurs and repairmen. ea9e srneers
photographers. buSlers. sAoers
and cobblero. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

returned from a short stay at Brooks
with friends and relatives.
William Dearborn. who has been at
Portland the guest OF his daughter,
Mrs. Harry Gibbs, has returned to his
home on Mace street.
Dr.. and Mrs. Moody have returned to
their home at Rumford Falls after be-
ing in town as the guests Of Mrs.
Moody's parents, Mr.. and Mrs Peter
Cleveland, upper Main street.
Miss Helena Corson of Newport. r l..
called on friends in town Yesterday on
her way to Lakewood. where she Will
pass the summer.
Charles White has returned to Lew
iston after being in town on business.
Mrs. F. L. Tozier will entertain the
members of the Methodist Guild
Wednesday afternoon at her home on
High street.
Francis Smiley, Ambrose Givens
and Wallace PercivaI went to Unity
Monday and will camp on the shore
Of the lake for several days.
Rev. Albert E. Luce Of Old Town
presiding elder of the Methodist
churches in the Rocklsnd District
was in town Sunday and attended the
services at the Manson street Metho.
dist church.
Nancy Forbes bay trotter, owned
by Clarence McAllister, has been sold
| to c. ]. Worthen, the we'll known
horseran from st. Adams. This
mare participated in the 2.25 class al
Union Trotting park, July 4rh, and
Mr.. Worthen will start her in several
races in Eastern Maine this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09


H. B. Hilton OF this town has h..
appointed special constable for ~
Selective Service Law. "
Miss Ella Robinson mas re,u-,.,
from Waterville and will pass ~
summer at home.
Mrs. Anna Copp has gone 10 pro.
dence, r. l., TO make her hons q.
the present with her daughter. ".
Fred Collins.
The Daughters of che Ameh,,,
Revolution will go to Lakewood ns,.
Saturday for their meeting and VIII
be entertained there by three Skou
hogan ladies, Mrs. l. S. Wheeler. NJ,
Sac F. Clark and Mrs. Melzar Eans,
who are members of this chapter.
Rev. Mr.. Bessey who preached :,
week ago last Sunday at the CO..
gregational church as a candidate "a,
a regular pastorate will not be local,
ed here permanently. The Jou,n,
is informed that there is still a Do,
sibility that Rev. George Woodser
of South Bristol. who has at tims,
been considered as a future comb,
date for the ministry If the churc.
may yet be located in this position /,
town.
s. F. TAYLOR is reported as bsir,
considerably improved in health.
Sherwood Edell has moved tB
family to the Alrueda Eames rer
and Mr.. and Mrs. Meador of Jackma,
have moved into one IF Mrs. Adj
SCOTS bungalows.
The Misses Simmons have be,
entertaining their aunt, Mrs. Cars
Hutchins of Fairfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Harding (Maut.
A. Perry who were recently marre
are to make their future home !,
Madison, but have been spending
their honeymoon in the vicinity 9.
Boston.
The last meeting Of the Sunshre
Society was held at the home Of Mrs
E. c. Andrews.
Master David Norton has returnei
home from Skowhegan where he ur,
derwent an operation for the rcuova
of his tonsils.
Wallace Emery has recently rur
chased considerable real estate i
Pleasant Ridge Plantation. Include
in the deal are about 129 acres trol
Rose L. Williams and 1.illie F.. Dur
ton. another lot from George L. Bake
and W. z. Andrews of Bingham An
some IS acres Of land on the Rive
road near the Townsen J farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
Red Cross Gift

The Red Cross auxiliary has re-
Gently received gift Of SO from TIE
Hawthorne school at Embden while
as the result Of the pillow contributed
by Mrs. Albert Gerkhe, s12 was net.
ted. The Auxiliary cleared s5l.5
from their recent supper.
The Ladies Home Circle will meet
Thursday afternoon Of this week al
the home Of Mrs. Elzada McIntire.
Miss Laura Pierce of Waltham
Mass. accompanied by friend. mas
been passing a few days with rela-
tives in town.
Mrs. Samuel Libby is reported quite
Ill with Assesses in the throat.
The family OF A. c. Head IS en-
joying an outing which tads laif 70
last during the summer At thar COT
fAge at Lakewood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
NORTH ANSON

Mrs. Georgia Allen is in Skowhe-
gan receiving treatmen. at Somerset
hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred w. Bunker have
beer visiting during the past week
with DR.. and Mrs. Waiter Stinchfield
in Skowhegan. While they were
away they took a trip to Pennington
with Dr. Stinchfeld and family din
ing at Hillcrest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
PutIen- BlaisdsiI

A quiet wedding was solemnized in
Bingham the night before the Fourth
Of considerable interest to people Of
this section, the contracting parties
being Fred Pullen, a farmer of North
Anson, and the bride, Miss Vivian
Blaisdell Of Franklin. Mrs. Pulle1
has been in North Arson for some
time. The officiating minister was
Rev. Thomas B. HIATT Of the Con-
gregational church. The no ring
service was used
Mrs. Ezra H. White Of Lewiston,
State secretary and treasurer Of the
Sunshine Societies. was a recer1
guest of Mrs. Hosea B. Whipple, the
county president here.
Word has been received here to the
effect that Ed. Collins is in falling
health at a hospital in Augusta.
Beginning Monday night the store
keepers of the village began closing
their places Of business. They will
from now on be closed every night
except Saturday night during the
summer.
Mrs. Clara Bray and granddaugh-
ter. Sylvia Reynolds, visited last week
in Portland
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Spaulding OF
East Moscow are the parents Of
nfne pound baby daughter.
Mrs. James keiliher Of this town
Accompanied Miss Marie Cahill to
Lewiston for an operation for ap-
pendicitis recently.
d. w. Gilman Of Pressure Isle has
been visiting relatives IN the South
Bingham section.
mss Emma Dutton, a Teacher in
p,,tran,, Conn. has been here to
Wait her brother. Clarence Duttons
-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
BINGHAM

Wilbur Keene of Saugus, Mass,
has sold to John ". Hughes a lot of
land in this village.
The members of the Congregational
Sunday school are planning for a
picnic to be held sometime this
week.
Mrs. Risdon Baker of Skowhegan
has been visiting in town with her
sister. Mrs. Alice Dinsmore.
The Sunshine Society will meet at
the home of Mrs. Lucinda Moore
Thursday afternoon of the present
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

= To Maine Central Railroad co. has
secsntly reinstated several railroad con-
1scsors. engineers and nremen who were
discharged for various reasons. Owing
b the scarcity OF skilled railroad talent
eAe company will be obliged in the near
futurs TO call upon the men whom they
HAVE discharged from the service IN
sears past waterville is pretty well
Sopfsscntcd for this line OF ex-railroad
nm. Under the government control
- men In the employment Of the com
mny hsps to be disciplined rather than
= DISCHARGED from the road for nino'
o6ensse. ana big things are expected 4
~ G1vesAmsnt maintains permanent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
Leaves For Overseas ~" Work

Frederick Shepherd of the SEN
tinel staff left on the 645 train Mon
dav night for New York where he
will meet the committee in charge
OF the Y. NJ. c. A. work. Mr.. Shep-
herd recently enlisted in Y. NJ. c. A.
work for overseas, and has received
his call and will remain in New
York for a few weeks training be-
fore leaving for overseas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

The funeral services of the late
Mrs Frank Nigue were held Mon
day morning at Q o'clock from the
Sacred Heart church. The funeral
was largely attended and the flowers
were many and beautiful. Rev. FIR.
Monnoge officiated and was assist
ed by Rev. FIR. Frawlev as deacon
and Rev. Fr. Houne as sub ea con.
Interment was at the Catholic Pine
Grove cemetary. The bearers were
Amedee Nerville, Joseph Bourque,
Joseph Champagne. Louis Moreau,
Archie Lagrange and William AL
bert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Owners Of bicycles are taking great
chances in leaving their bicycles on
.hc street, as there have been sew
sraL complaints to the local police
department A number Of boys in
the city have been helping them
selves TO the various bicycles which
have been left on the street, while
the owner is visiting some of the
stores. and after taking ride. in
stead OF returning the bicycle to the
place where It was found, they leave
Il anywhere within the city limits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
SOLON
Baker Squires

The marriage of Sidney r. Baker
Of Scion and Miss Emma Sduires .;
Belgrade is reported as having &c.
Cured recently at Madison with
Rev. William Clements officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Fentiman are
the parents Of a young son.
Mrs. Ralph Larrabee and daugn'
ter have been passing the past week
in Portland.
Mrs. Lydia Rowell is reported As
convaIescent after her recent serious
illness.
Mrs. Winnefred Norton passe1
quite a part Of last week visiting IN
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
FAIRFIELD

William Beauford. who is stationed
at Fort Strong. n. 7. has arrived
in town. where he will pass a five
days furlough.
Mrs. A. J. Rowell has gone TO
Pittsfeld, where she will pass eeW
days with friends and relatives
Miss Merle Jackson and Miss So
phia Mcdonald left Saturday for
Squirrel Island where they Will be
employed.
Charles Crosby has returned to
Camp Devens after being in town for
a short stay with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

MISS winona waldron will resume
her dvdes as clerk in the w. w. Ber-
~ store. after an absence Of one week.
lQz waldrsn enjoyed the week in
Boston and Dorchester with friends.
she also visited friends at Franklin
fnstdtutA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Several of the nearby towns are re-
uorttnS TO the local police DEPARTING Mt
osD theft of several automobiles. The
escalinx OF au,omobies in the State OF
Maine II getting as popular as that
emo which IS being played in the larg-
= cities In other states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

The construction work on me
Western avenue road has commenc-
ed and a crew Of men are engaged IN
grading the street and getting 1t IN
GOOD condition. The Electric Car Co.
Is putting the track INTO rst-claSS
condition, and as soon as the repairs
are made the street VIII receive
coat Of tarvia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Mrs. Nellie T, Crowell Of Fassal-
boro died Saturday at the home of
her sister. Mrs. Mary Clark, at the
age Of 70 years. Besides her sister.
she is survived by a brother, G. f.
Clark of Ash street, city. The fun
cral services will be held at ~
o'clock Tuesday. Rev. Albert Leech
Will orictate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

There will be a canning demon
stration at Coburn Classical 1nstl-
tute Tuesday afternoon under the
auspices OF the Girls canning cius
OF this city. The dem onstration Will
be at . o'clock and given by MISS
Lucy ROYAL of University OF Name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Tho July allotment for the Surgical
Oressines department Of the Red
coeu IL 500 Red Front Line Packets.
"A 100 Army base hospital dressings.
IN material is now on hand and the
alassee VIII meet as usual. Tuesday.
NeAneeday, Friday afternoons and
Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness during
our recent bereavment. also for the
beautiful flowers. and especially
Eassalboro Grange. N. U. L. Club
and Bridge Club.
MR.. & MRS. carroll PEARSON.
JAMES PEARSON.
MIR. &o MRS. ALBERT TAYoRl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Maxwell and
Ma Henry Maxwell have returned
nom Aver. Mass. where they went to
visit their son and husband, Henry
Maxwell Mr.. Maxwell had left Camp
puvens, for overseas the morning be-
enro and they were unable to see him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

A special meeting Of the Cham
her Of Commerce will be held at
the council rooms at City Hall,
Tuesday evening at O'Clock. A
decision will be made at this meet
ing relative 10 engaging the services
Of the American City Bureau to put
on d Chamber building campaign IN
nc near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Drivers OF automobiles state that they
notice a yrea, determination that small
towns a-c showing in making cars
"ksop 20 the right In many Of the
Unan towns in the vicinity the red light
sdlent policeman has been adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Real Estate Transfers Som erset County of Recent Date
Taxpavers Interested in Beech Hill Old Road-Damage
Suit of Harold Smith Against Somerset Traction Com
pany Heard in Portand-Ist Of Somerset County Men
Called for Physical Examina tion-ehodist Ministers of
Augusta District Hold Annu al Meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

wilfred A. Pooler who recently en-
listed in the ambulance corps of
the army and Leslie H. Glberson,
who enlisted in the Infantry left
Monday afternoon for FIT. Slocum.
New York, where they will enter the
trimming camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Mrs. Clayton Flewe'ling and her
ruest Miss Alma Thihodeau OF
Springfield. Mass. hava returned 10
Mrs FlowellinE's home in Augusta.
After passing a week in this city and
Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

EdRar J. Brown. grand keeper OF rec
ord and seals. knights 81 Pythias' ana
Frederick McAlary will 20 to Norridge-
wock Tuesday 20 install the ot1cers OK
Echo Lodge. No. lbs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

The Misses Ruth and oliVe Fray
have returned 10 their home IN SHOW
heean after being week END guests OF
tho Misses Lora and Hazel PooIer at
their camp at Belgrade Lakes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
Miss Frnestlne Crimes,

Miss Ernestine Grimes, who is
seriously i'll at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Grimes,
who was reported as being in a
critical condition Monday afternoon
was more comfortable Monday ev-
ening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Harold Harvey has returned TO MS
homo in Bangor after being guest IN
the city. N friends. Mr. Harvey ex-
poets tn leave Tuesday. being called
for service in the Naval reserve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

rrrd Jacobs OF Camp DIX. New Jer-
sev. is passing a few DAYS in the city
with MS sister, Miss GLADYS Parent OF
Is Kelsey street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Adrian Lane returned Monday to his
home IN Brooks after being A guest IN
she city for a few days Of his father
Bert Lane. clerk at the Y NJ G. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

c. ~. @tonn, formerly OF this city.
nov with the ". l.. Bake Company
AZ Boston. was In the city Monday
0nlling On friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

The marriage intentions Of Charles
poolcr and Eva Bishop both OF ms
eaey have been filed in the Once OF
City Clerk Ictourneau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Ralph futile OF Camp pevens is pass
ing a few days IN the city. Mr.. lutte
was recently MARRIED and Mrs Tu''e
accom- panied HIM to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Mira Waite McAArv left MONDAY
Or Oruno and Old Town Were she
I'm s1sit friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

James Dunn. wEo has been visiting
In Boston for several days has re-
turned 20 TINS CITY, and resumed MS
work at the Wilson Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Frud Eource of Toward street who
has conducted n barber shop IN tho
saty for several years, ras moved his
ahop % North Nass1lboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Mr.. ard Mrs Ralph Grindall have
ruturned 70 their home in Reddins'
aftor passing several DAYS in the city
with friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Enr1 Stnruvant has returned 10 mis-
home In Lowell, Mass. after visiting
his sister. Mss Deborah Neal Of his
0tH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Arthur Rancourt has returned TO
Ais home IN Newport. after visiting
his PARENTS. Mr.. and Mrs. James kian :
court OF this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Mr. and Mrs Almond Nsdeau and
family have returned from a week S
vacation passed at Snow POND
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
Chandler.PuIlAn

A quiet home wedding with the
immediate relatives vas solennized
at the brides home n this town
Wednesday night wren Lenwood
Chandler and Miss Marion E. Puuen
were married. Rsv. z. W. Kannisen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

uenry Howard Of InEhlm, Mass y
-.i,. . fo,x days In this city and
Vmxlow with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Arthur stlfteyant Is acting as So
nal-vltch Imam on the Tlconlc hrldge.
which /, now undergoing repairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Arthur Farwcll Is enjoying "A 9;ica-
sur with h.s family II Win4cInern
Park At Unity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

mrS Raw A Green lai; Monday for
0s u NJ oApit.l al Ne"por-- IL -
Sheys shc will r,,ceiSe Treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Ara HaskeIl Hall and daughter
Mary of Boston are quests IN the cl'y
- friends and rclativCa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Percy Homer Of Boston vas IN the
city on business Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Mlss violet Gooch who teaches
school In Putnam. Conn, has arrived
N the city TO pass her RUNNER vaca-
don.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Roy Libbey left on the afternoon
tain Monday for a trip 10 Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

John Cox Of Portland was IN the
city calling on friends Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Harry Taylor was in Newport for
the day Monday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

Fred Strange Of Portland called on
friends In the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

John Nelson of Augusta was IN the
city for the day Monday on business