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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10
WINTHROP
Arthur Lcvejoy Rebekah Lod,.
Elects Officers for Comm,
1ear-Many Workers at Sur'
gical Dressings Room nes
day-Death of Arthur Knigh,
a General Loss
a General Loss


Mrs. Elizabeth Libby OF BanpO.
grand matron Of the Grand Chan,a.
O. +. S. assisted by grand marsba,
Mrs. Anne c. Hallett of Bangor win
install the officers-elect of Abenat;
Chapter next Friday evening at 40 .,
Masonic hall. Each member can IN
vite their family and one guest.
Arthur Lovejoy Rebekah Lods.
elected their officers for the comins
year Tuesday evening at the regula,
meeting: Noble grand. Elma n
Shaw; vice grand, Leah Hoxie Bell
recording secretary, N. Carrie French
financial secretary, Cora Leighton
treasurer, Margaret L. Foster; pianis,
II. l.. keening; trustees, G. g. Long.
fellow and Dora Horn. Mrs. Sara
Weeks of Cooper's Mills Will install thu
officers-elect on Tuesday evening. Jan
Is, assisted by the grand marshal
Mrs. Hattie Moody, only members ~
the Rebekah Lodge beinG present Al
Rebekahs visiting in town are invited
to be present.
Mrs. Stevens. chairman on surgical
dressings, was surprised and pleased
to greet 40 women and girls who Wen,
to the Red Cross rooms Tuesday even.
ing to make the dressings. and Mrs
Stevens says of all that We're made
that evening by 50 many only two had
to he made over. Ii was very cncour.
aging to the committee and inspires
them with new zeal. The Friday aft.
ernoon meeting viii be as usual.
Miss Elsie Moore left Winturop
Tuesday on her return to Southboro
Mass. She viii visit her brother. Jo.
seph Moore. in Auburn at the home Of
Mrs. Lucy Carr Reed. until THURSDAY
when she will go to Portland to visit
friends. going on to Southhoro Satur,
day, her school beginning Monday.
Leroy Carleton. Jr., is visiting ir
Bangor the guest Of his cousin, Carrie
ton Beane.
J. F. Lavallee has employment II
Madison.
Charles f. Paige and William Ro
bash of this town left Monday mornin:
for Connecticut, where they have EN-
p!cyment in u metal factory for III,
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

The last Of the missionaries were sent
out "Wednesday. the total number being
25Si They have been sent uut in patches
of . per cent. Of the number each day
since Dec. H. and seven days more Will be
required 10 get the answers in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

The regular business meeting of the
Acadia Club of the Universalist church
was held at the home of Mrs. Florence
r. Libby of upper College avenue on
Wednesday evening" sa.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10
S17,000,000 in December to NAVY

IN December approximately $1,000 90
was disbursed as monthly compensation
for the service of some 3OO.G10 officers ana
men which constituted the unformed
forces of the navy.
The salaries range from the $3.50 ne,
month paid mess attendants and appren
tee seamen to the $3.50 a month paid Il
an admiral commanding a fleet. Added +,
the Officers regular pay is graduated com
pensation for length of service and 10 per
cent. additional for duty beyond the con.
tinental limits of the United States.
Ofhcers who are retired receive three
ioufths of their regular pay. Enlisted
men are retired after 80 years service am
are paid three-fourths Of the total M
and allowances they received ut the dac
OF retirement and cash in lieu Of quarta.s
and subsistence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10
Eis.,op LleweIIyn Jones

ST Johns. n. F., Jan. 9-bisiiop
Llewellyn Jones, oldest bishop OF the
Episcopal Communion in the British
Empire, died today. aged r SsArs'
Bishop Jones retired last Septenips.,
after 40 years of service as head Oh wv
diocese Of Newfoundland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

Miss Edith Holway has returned from
her home IN Machias. where she has been
detained p" home conditions, and will i'm
medistely begin her duties teaching at the
Pleasant erect school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

Miss Marguerite Chamberlain, who
has been passing her vacation with
her mother. Mrs. Hattie Chamberlain,
has gone to Weld. where she will re-
, sumo her duties of teaching at the
High school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

Rev |. b. Mower left Wednesday for
Chicago, where he will attend an i'm
poItant conference. called by Col. f.
H. Haskell of Massachusetts, Ambrose
ewasey of Ohio and other prominent
haymen Of the Northern states. At THIS
conference matters arising from the
war conditions and the new demands
that are being made upon all church
and missionary agencies will be con
2Bidered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

The meeting Of the Womans Auxiliary
Of ST Marks church, which was post
poned from last week. will take place at
the rcctory on Center street this after
noon al go o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

The many friends of Mrs. Frank a.
phaIcn viii he glad to hear that she Is
emproS ing from the effects Of the shock
which she recently sustained, and will be
removed 10 her home as soon as she rs
well enough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10
METHODIST CHURCH FOR
OPERA HOUSE SERVICE

A meeting Of the official board OF
the Methodist church was held on
Wednesday afternoon at the office Ct
Jefferson c. Smith to consider the mat
ter Of accepting the offer of the mayor
to hold union services at the Opera
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

one case Of intoXication was before
the court Wednesday morning. The man
was unable 10 pay his fine and was sent
to Augusta In care Of Deputy Marshal
George II simpson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

Miss Marion Ramsdel. who has been
passing her vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. +. IL. Ramsdell of upper
College avenue. has returned to her
school ia Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

The Methodist Ladies' Aid met at
the home of Mrs. T. A. Pottle of Elm
street Wednesday, afternoon and in the
absence Of several officers the ladies
enjoyed a purely social afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

Sergeant Porter Hamilton has ar
rived inr the city from Bangor. where
he Mas been stationed for several
weeks. and he will assist at the local
rec1piting station at the Armory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

Mrs s A Eidridge, who Las been pass
ing two weeks at Fredericton. y. B., call
ed there by the Illness of q relative. re-
turned TO Natervtlle Wednesday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

lens actually affecting the living con-
ditions Of people in the city.
Mr.. McLean's speech was we'll re-
ceived and an informal talk among
the members followed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

Miss Elizabeth Boutelle has returned to
Smith College after passing her vacation
with her parents. Mr. and Mrs George
X. Boutelle Of College avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred W. Bunker Of North
Arson were in the city Wednesday They
were on their way to Augusta, where Mr..
Bunker is on the Governors staff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

the Episcopal church in this city in
regard to the fuel situation as affect
ing the services of his church:
The Bishops House,
143 State street. Portland, Me.
January 8, 1918
Rev. f II. Stedman,
Priest in charge of st. Marks.
Dear Mr. Stedman,-The facts
have learned in regard to the fuel sit
uation in Watervillc make it plain
that the Episcopal church there should
do all in its power to conserve fuel
People must pray: but it may be good
for everybody to learn that prayer
does not depend on easy and NORMAL
conditions. Sacrifice is ChriSt'S law;
and the church should be ready to
make sacrifices-not, of course, Of
principle, but sacrifice of comfort and
possibility Of prejudice. 1 therefore
urge you in the present emergency to
adopt the following course: to open
the parlOrs OF your rectory, as l un-
derstood YOU are kindly willing to do,
for the services Of Holy Communion
at o'clock Sunday mornings. adver-
Using this service and urging our
communicates to avail themselves of
this opportunity for sacramental wor-
ship. The other usual Offices of morn
ing and evening prayer may be sus-
pended for the present and the oppor-
tunitN is afforded for meeting in the
Opera House with our CHRISTIAN
brethren of other communion, or'com-
mon prayer and praise and the hear
ing and preaching Of Gods word.
out of the present need there may
thus come Il genuine manifestation of
the things which Christians hold in
common.
lt is to be hoped that the supply of
fuel may soon be sufficient, so that
there will be no need\ for our people
TO he deprived Of the normal sequence
Of the prayer book service. to which
they Will roturn-pc"haps before Lent
begins-With renewed zeal.
Faithfully Yours.
BENJAMIN BREWSTER,
Bishop Of the Diocese of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

Marshal Finnemore went to Augusta
Wednesday to appear before the grand
jury in two local cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

Mrs. s. w. Lawry. who has been
visiting her daughter. Mrs. J. II. De-
Orsay of School street. has returned
10 her home in Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

Merle Berry has entered the employ
Of q Boston stationery store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

Merle Clark of South China was in the
city Wednesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

Frank Alden went to Norway Wednes-
day on short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10
Talk Of Mr.. Mclean

! Francis Mclean of New York City
introduced by President Brown and gave
an interesting talk on his work of making
surveys of cities in the interests of be<k
tering conditions. lie advocated simpler
form of control than board of alder
men and councilmen affords. His inter-
est in this came. he said, from the fact
that any simple proposition which a sur
vey of the city might suggest, which leads
to some simple step that a city ought to
take, is so badly handicapped sometimes
in the face Of the fact that a city is I'D
to the limit in bonded debt
Mr.. Mclean said that in connection
with commissioned governments he had
been able to observe a more intelligent
knowledge of the city's affairs and intelli-
gent interest in developing affairs in
broad guage way. This doesn't mean, he
said, that the men in commissioned gov
eminent are stronger, but few are charg-
ed with much greater responsibility and
it gives them philosophy of their own as
to how city should be developed AID in
getting in touch with them one gets bet
ter results than with people who are but
slightly touched by the affairs of their
city.
The social survey of city is different
from the undertaking of a few years
ago. said Mr.. Mclean. I'VE are con-
cerned in discovering the strong points
as we'll as the weak points in a communi-
ty and planning as to how the weak
points may be strengthened. Among the
many matters taken up are those in refer
ence to the housing of those who are
poorly crcumstanced; the members of
families who are dependent upon the civv
for aid or whose members have appeared
; in the police courts; the handicaps in
these families and how they are being
overcome by public and private agencies:
the extent of work done by the school de-
partment and what should be the peces-
sary steps to take in advance for the flu.
ture in that department; the situation
regarding the morals Of the community;
recreation facilities for both old and
iyoung and any larger engineering prob
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10
HUGE PAYROLL
(Continued from PAGE One)

FAMILIES OF enlisted men. under specified
conditions, nor does it include auy of the
special compensatory features Of the mill
tary and naval insurance act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10
Samaritan Lodge installation

eThe following omsess we're installed At
XIX meeting, e samaritan Lodge # odd
ss ss'sr . = Frost sTa rand" ,. "
y. J. Norris; warden, f. L. Bowden; con
ductor, c. EsJsres; chaplain, Il. f. Page;
right sceness6porter, Felix Etcaia; lef;
scene supporter, W. l.. Robertson; right
supporter noble grand, r. .. Holway; ueft
support noble grand, c. T. Reed; inside
guardian. F. G. Pooler; outside guardian.
f. W. Jordan. The officers were Unstable
BY District Deputy Grand Master W. r.
McClintock Of Fairfield. Refreshments
we're served after the meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10
Order Solvent, Says Counsel

lie declared that during the year
1917. nearly $1,000. 600 had been added
to the emergency fund. at present"
he continued, "thc order is actually SOL
vent, that is. it has money enough on
hand to meet all death claims that
may come. There is nothing in the
plaintiffs bin that negatives this ac-
tual solve ncy.'
AS to the trust fund Of $500 900 which
counsel for the petitioner. maintained
was the iurisdictional amount involved IN
the case, Mr.. Virgins said that the mem
bers CT the order had no interest in the
fund whatever, and that the order never
promised to pay them cent, but tina.
the money was held in trust for their
be neticiarieS.
Thus far" he added, wholesale asser-
tons of insolvency, waste and misman-
agement have been made, but until some
statement Of fact is put in the bin re
ceiver should not be appointed
i.-N Urges Investigation
Boardman Hall Of counsel for the petit
vestigation by the United states attor-
neys office into the affairs OF the order
would be proper at this time.
Attorney Hall charged that the supreme
council had lost 5000 members during
the last year, that the rates charged older
members were unduly high. and that only
$500, 900 was available to meet outstand
ing insurance obligations Of SIT, oOo.0oo.
Counsel for the society argued for the
dismissal Of the proceedings on the
ground that the order wa solvent and
that state laws expressly provided that
proceedings in such cases must be
brought by the attorney general. Judge
Hale reserved decision.
A similar petition brought some time
ago by Arthur L. Hobart Of Braintree
was dismissed by the appellate court after
Federal Judge Aldrich had named Thorn
as ]. Boynton temporary receiver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10
Raise in Gas Price

Cotton of the kennebec Gas and Fuel
Co. reported that the raise in the
price followed the course of all gas
companies in the country and was
caused by raise in ell prices of ma
terial. Mr. Cotton said that they are
now making water gas at present and
use about five tons Of coal a day when
they can get it, At present they are
using soft coal and coke.
Herbert l.. Emery warned all pres
ent against solicitors of funds and all
We're asked to apply TO the Associat-
ed Charities for information on such
persons.
Ralph NJ Gilmore, who has been a
very efficient secretary for the Cham
Der of Commerce since its organiza-
ton. presented his resignation becauSe
of pressure Of duties and it was .ae-
cepted with regrets - -
committee Of three consisti,I II
Hon. Frank Redington. John =. Nfiei
and Selden Whitcomb, was appoh1ted
to secure a man to perform the ~
ties which Mr.. Gilmore is giving up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10
Credit Rating System

Herbert l.. Emery reported on the
Credit Rating bureau. He said that
the contract with +. l.. Brown for the
first year had expired but there was a
deficit in the finances, and that it
would cost $3.50 to carry the work on
for another year. Those who have
been in and used it are enthusiastic
for the possibilities of the movement.
Mr. Brown has $1,000 names filed with
complete registration, and all who use
them agree that the information on
the cards is as nearly correct and de-
pendable as any that can be got. Mr..
Eemery said the grocers and traders in
general should take part in this move
ment 1t was voted that the president
of the Chamber appoint a committee
of seven men covering different lines
OF trade and have the street canvassed
in an endeavor to raise the necessary
funds to carry on the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10

John Il. fflel, chairman OF inc lUSi
committee, reported as follows: There
isn't a pound Of anthracite coal IN
the city tonight for sale and not any
soft coal except what the Hollings-
worth & Whitney and the Lockwood
Co. loaned"
He said that Green had a little wooq
and Flood has some coming. Green
has q barge of coal frozen in the Delds
ware river. Mr.. k'riel said that peo-
pie ought to be grateful to the Hol-
lingsworth & Whitney Co. and to Mr..
Atwood of the Lockwood Co, both OF
which firms have been generously d.
viding their coal supply with the deal
ers in the city.
Mr. Frel suggested that the city
government buy stUmpage during this
winter and get it cut and hauled in.
in preparation for next winter, and
after the fuel shortage is over :. II
there is any on hand it might be turn
ed over to the wood yards. He said
that the price of wood as it is, is pro-
hibitive and there is no question but
what the farmers put hooks into the
poor people in good shape.
Charles \. Perkins told at some
length of his experiences with the coal
dealers, which had been rather I'M
pleasant, as he was not able to pro-
cure any fuel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-10
BISHOP BREWSTER
Advocates Use of Rectory and Opera
House to Aid in Saving Fuel

The following letter has been receiv-
ed by Rev.1F. H. Stedman, pastor OF
the Episcopal church in this city in
regard to the fuel situation as affect
ing the services of his church:
The Bishops House.,
143 State street, Portland, Me.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

"Fatty" Arbuckie-Eisie Ferguson.
Still they come to the Grand, Jus.
one fine program after another. Anu
the crowds are sure coming, 700.
FATTY" Arbuckle appears tonlsht .oi
the last times in "a Country Hero
his latest. Roars of laughter at the
Grand last night furnished the pes.
recommendation this COMEDY can
have. On the same program Is d
snlendid drama, 1.-THE World toI
sale" a vivid colorful play taken from
the Gilbert Parker story. Produceu
nv T. Stuart Blackton for Lashy-
Paramount. an all star cast is featut'
ed.
Tomorrow Elsie Ferguson comes
to the Grand in her new play, nose
of the World" Agnes and Edgerton
Castle wrote the widely read pooh
from which the play is mace. AZ
though an adaptation, the fiim yer
sion does not exactly follow the DooA
story. having been broadened 70 laNe
full advantage Of the opportunities oi,
fered. Elsie Ferguson is radian!ly
beautiful. as usual, the story IS IN
tensely interesting and MISS fefsu
son has an admirably fitted part
"The World for Sale" is character
lied by magnificent scenery, ana erys-
tai clear photography. Conway iearle
and Ann Little lead an expert cast VI
PLAYERS. All the thrills, adventures
and wild romance that enter lnlp Ine
life Of a budding empire are VSiu.s
portrayed in this story OF raclal con
flict and the great Canadian NORTH
est.-Advertisement
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-20
First Saxaphone Quartette
Was Organized in keokuk

nm IN the Sunday best. and two are
seated in those instruments OF TOT
ture. the straight backed pnotogra-
nher's chair. The familiar W a,
bearskin rug and some artinciai
nalms complete the setting.
According to Mr.. Kellmer, Gilmore
with his famous band had saxaphone
trios. but not a foursome. Wnen
fourth member played with this trio:
he used B-fat clarinet. It renamed
for the local musicians to introduce
the fourth saxaphone into the game.
Since the organization OF the QUAR-
tette some twenty-five years or more
ago there have been organized nun
dreds of similar foursomes.
The saxaphone made a DISTINCT
ripple when it was introduced. anu
people didn't know whether II was
meant as a bit of slap stick COMEDY
or what was going to happen when
these men appeared with what looked
like a great big Dutch pipe such as
the cartoonists were wont to COM
hine with Dutch shoes. The quality
of music played by the Quartette
soon dispelled any idea OF any
comedy, and the saxaphone music
came to be feature of the programs
of the old Keokuk organizations
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-20
Hard Hit by Ruling.

CEDAR FALLS. March 2o.-Stu.
dents of the state normal here and
in other normal schools of the state
were hard hit by recent ruling Vi
the court at Waterloo when 1t was
decreed that students could not teacn
in the schools of the city. i,
While the decision was on a locai
case it is far reaching and aHects
every school in the state.
The decision robs the students OF
much practical experience they have
been getting by teaching here and IN
other towns of the county The de-
cision which was made by Judge
Bowles was:
First-That the student teacher
plan as practiced by Iowa state
Teachers college IN cooperation WIFE
the board OF education be discon-
tinued-
Second-That public school prop
ertv be not used for student-teachers
activities.
Third-That the county superiaten-
dent be permanently enjoined from
issuing provisional certificates 10
student-teachers-
The protest against student teach
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-20
FEARFUL is
PROPER WORD
Lake Shore Boulevard to Nauvoo is no
Road for Nervous People to
Travel Over in
Automobiles.

Keokuk people who have driven to
Nauvoo recently over the lake shore
boulevard. have been glad when the
trip was finished on account OF the
condition of the road near Mt. Moran
where the ruts are terrifying 1t Is
bit of road which is unsafe for an IN
experienced auto driver to tackle.
The Nauvoo Rustler editor went
over this stretch OF highway Few
days ago and after recovering rom
the hair raising experience, has the
following 10 say:
The boulevard in in wretched con-
dition. so bad in places that it is not
fit to travel on; especially bad IS II
along the Mt Moriah trail. where the
road is cut up fearfully. so fearful tnat
people are fearful of an accident Whiie
travelling that way. And nothing IS
done to better conditions Why Is II.