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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19
District Field Day Of Odd Fellows
.JuIy 4th

All roads will lead to Hallowel
July 4 for the entire District con-
posed Of the lodges Of Augusta. Win
throp, Cooper's Mills, Richmond
Gardiner and Hallowell of the |. Q. .
F. are to hold a Field day here. The
events will be open to the public and
a large crowd will be here for the day
The lodges from Wateryille, Fairfield
and Skowhegan will be invited. 1t is
planned to have the Canton branch
Of the order present and appear IN
the parade In fact all Odd Fellows
with their families and friends will be
welcomed.
There will be according to present
plans a parade in the morning con-
sistinR Of the Patriarch Militant or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19
Burleiah Hincklex

Word was received in Gardiner
Tuesday OF the death of Burleigh
Hinckley, son of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Hinckley OF this city, at Cliff
House, kennebunkport. He is sur
Nived by widow who resides at
North Brookheld. Mass. and the re-
mains will be sent to that place
where the funeral will be held on
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Street Commissioner Brann and
crew, who have been rebuilding the
road on upper water street reacned
the Augusta line yesterday 1t now
remains to put on the top coat and
the highway will be finished. Motor
lists who journey over this road VIII
greatly appreciate the Improvement
for il has in the past been one of the
worst stretches of roadway in the
county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19
Willie TAR

Word has been recently received
NV friends in Bowdoin and elsewhere
Of the death in battle Of Willie Tarr
snn If the late Mr.. and Mrs. James
Tarr After the death OF his moth
80 and while yet a small child he
was brought up in the family Of
William Buker OF Richmond until
the age of 10. when he enlisted in
the navy, served term then re-en-
listed. until he finally engaged in
the present conflict OF nations. He
was a fine young man and we'll liked
bv all who knew him. His age was
about 81 years and he leaves his
wife and two children, residing in
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19
NEW FRENCH INSTRUCTOR
AT UNIVERSITY OF MAINE

Orono. Me. June 1S.-The appoint
ment of DR.. Henri Anger of New
York City as acting head Of the de-
partment of French at University IF
Maine to take the place of Dr. ia
cob 3. Segall. who is now associated
with the Food Administration At
Washington. was announced today by
President Robert j. Alley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19
STEAMER SINKS
.U-BOAT OFF
VIRGINIA CAPES

An Atlantic Port. June 1S.-Mem-
bers CT the crew of an American
steamship arriving here today report :
ed an engagement with German
submarine off the Virginia Capes
yesterday in which the ships naval
gunners made a clean hit and either
sunk the underseas craft or disa bled
her The American vessel was not
damaged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19
A Pleasant Shower

About y girl friends OF Miss Lottie
Sheldon met al the home of Miss Eliz-
abeth Nevl!s and gave her a miscella-
neous shower. She received many beau
tifui gifts of linen, china and silver
Refreshments of ice cream, cake AMI
candy were served. In the afternoon
she was presented with a beautiful Sc.
of dishes from the r. I. Hazard Office
force and cutters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Patrons of the Great Atlantic & Pa
cihc Tea Co. will be sorry to hear thai
owing to war conditions the concern
has decided to consolidate the store here
with the store in Augusta. Work was
started yesterday toward moving the
stock TO Augusta. ]. Harry Bailey
who has been the local agent, will be
in charge at the upriver CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

The graduation exercises Of the
senior class Of the HalloWell High
school will be held at City Hall this
afternoon at two thirty O'Clock. In
the evening at eight will be held the
annual reception and ball. Friends
of the school and citizens are cor
daily invited to attend both the ex-
ercises and ball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19
Wednesday Concert Program

acknowledgements.
Overture-La Barcarolle.
Waltz-Sitting BY the
Sparkling Wine
Seiection from Macbeth.
Dance OF the Skeletons.
Mediey Overture-The Sleeping
Beauty and the Beast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

The following grocery stores have
agreed to close their stores each
Wednesday at 1880 for the remainder
of the day during June. July. and
August. Cash Market, NJ. B. Glenn
ent. D. c. Skillin. ]. E. d. burlington.
Buchanan & Jones: A. A. Shea: w.
H. Bruce, Weber & Hewett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

The ladies' Aid Of the Methodist
Episcopal church are planning 4
lawn party for Thursday evening
next to be held at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Wallace Perry on Second
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19
U. S. Ship Workers at
Portland Granted Demands

Portland, Me. June 1s.-The United
States Shipbuilding Corporation to-
day granted demands for the gov
eminent scale of wages for Their
employees and $50 men who struck
yesterday, returned to work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Axcl Jackson Of
Chauncey. n. Y. accompanied by
their sister. Mrs. Cora Chase of New
Bedford. Mass, passed few days
in Gardiner as the guest OF their
sister, Mrs. G.. E Plympton, Will
low street Mrs. Chase is to remain
for the summer. The trip was made
By auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19
PEPPERELL MILLS AT
BIDDEFORD TO CLOSE
DOWN FOR ONE WEEK

Biddeford, Me, June 1S-Notices were
posted today that the mills of the Pep
perell Manufacturing Co. and the York
Manufacturing Co. will be closed dur
ing the nrst wsek in July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

A number of Aurora. Ill, dealers in
-four have been warned they must dis
continue the practice of selling bales
of hay and sacks of oats as 'suhsti-
tutes" in the $3.50 requirement of the
food admins top
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

W. Z. Cannon first selectman Of
the town of Oxfcrd, was in the city
Yesterday on matters pertaining 70
municipal affairs, being caller at
City Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Martin Fl. O'Heir and iamtiE or
CharlestoWn, Mass. are guests at MI.
O'Heirs mothers home on Water
street. The family expects to pass the
summer here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mrs. Charles Drawn, Autumn street
|. left Tuesday for Gorham to attend the
graduating exercises of the Gorham
Normal school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Col. Frederic Ficke OF this city vii,
represent Cutler Post. G, A. r., of To-
gus at the coming encampment to pc
held at Augusta. as delegate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mrs. A F. Goodrich is in Gorham at
tending the graduation of the Normal
school. Her daughter Miss Hazel,
graduates this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

The Ladies Aid OF the Free Bap-
fist church will meet with Mrs. A.
A. Walsh. at the parsonage Thurs
day afternoon at O'Clock. Ladies
please come prepared to work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

H. ". Eastman. T. L. Goodspeed
and Malcolm Chase OF Randolph
left Tuesday for fishing trip to
kingheld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

! George Fields of Auburn, formerly OF
! this city, was looking up old friends on
! the street yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

The Royal Neighbors of America viii
io!d their regular meeting Thursday
evening June % A large attendance
vs. desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mrs. Grace Putnam, who has
been passing the weekend with
Farmingdale friends. returned Tues
day to her home i'll Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mrs John w Church. Miss Georgia
Norris and Miss Stella Mason were Wis
iting Mrs Lizzie Pulls in Fayette yes
terday, making the trip by auto
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mrs. L. +. Blake, who is passing
the summer at her cottage in Itch
field was calling on Gardiner friends
Tues day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mrs. Frank +. Smith, Lincoln ave-
nue., has gone TO Ellsworth to attend
the funeral of a relative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mr. and Mrs Kendall Randall of Bos-
ton. who have been visiting friends in
this city. left TUESDAY for visit with
relatives in Northern Maine Junction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mrs. l.. B. Wing who is staying
At her summer home in West Gardi-
ner, was a visitor in Gardiner Tues
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mrs. George Light and daughter,
who have been visiting friends IN
Randolph, have returned to their
home in North Newcastle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Peter Jordan arrived Tuesday from
New York and will pass the summer
in Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

The stock Of the Corner Boot store
is entirely new and fresh. --latest
styles and models marked at low
priceS.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

The Art Club will meet Thursday
evening June 20. with Mrs. A!v,
Powers Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19
RICHMOND

\ lawn party was held at the
Robert \. Hatch farm on the River
road Tuesday evening, June 18th
under the auspices OF the River
Road Club. for the benefit OF the
Richmond and Bowdoinham branch
cs oi the Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs A. Il. Hayes returned
Tuesday from Boston, where they have
been passing several days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Ms, Elizabeth Call Of East Pitts
ton was calling on trends IN TINS
civ on Tue >day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mrs. Annie Dunton OF fltchburg'
Mass has arrived and will pass her
vacation in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mrs. Robert Nivison OF Water
VILE was calling on Gardner
friend, Tue siay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Stated communication Of kenneoec
Lodge No. 5, +. and A. NJ, at 80 THIS
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Miss Doris SWEET leaves Wodnes-
day for a weeks vacation at her
home in Enfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mrs. Orrin Gould has gone to Mono
ton. n. B., where she is to visit her
sister
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

NJ. Marie Rioux Of Portland IS
4 c,,,.t 81 Mrs. +, y. Leighton,
Lincoln avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mrs. John II. Wight and Mrs. A. A
Hodsdon passed Tuesday as guests of
Portland friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Wednesday afternoon June oth. on road
from Cross Hill, Nassalboro. to Lewis
ton via Winthrop. Finder please COM
municate with Mrs. A. B Norris. Au
eusta, Me-, f. F. D. No. s. jnisd3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Harry Williams was business
-,:,.or IN Watervillc Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

george ", Newell OF Litchheid
was among the out OF town visitors
IN this city Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

II /, Chcrnoff OF New York was
q business visitor III Gardiner on
Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

There will he no services at { hrlst
church on Thursday morning o. 'i'''
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mrs II. : Webster has returned from
visit in Hclyoke. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Mr.. Harvey Coombs OF North
u h,,sfeld was calling on Gardiner
friend, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Ms Helen Amoshury has re-
,a.ned rom visit with friends in
Med:o-d. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

The speaker OF the evening was
Hon. Harold NJ. Sewell. The fol
lowing program was carried out
Piano Solo, Mary Bean.
"a Little True American"
Beatrice Lancaster
Vocal Solo. Eugene Day
As the Moon Rose
Marion Sherburne
Violin Solo. d. B. Grant
Right Against Might"
Earl Lovejoy
Vocal Solo. Mrs. II. E.Sewell
Piano Solo. Miss Eftic NJ White
Vocal Solo. .'-lbert Henderson
Ice cream, cake and candy were on
sale. The program was followed
by dancing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

The class of 1915, Hallowell High
School, held their class banquet at
the Hallowell House in the private
dining room last evening at eight
O'Clock, mine host Worster serving
one of his already famous menus.
The tables were prettily decorated IN
the class colors. those present being
the Misses Hazel Luce, Ruth stevens,
Alice Parsons. Bernice Hayes. Helhce
Smith, Catherine Rollins and Annie
Hayes. The Messrs. William Tenney'
Carroll Whitcomb, Settime Peiiegrlni'
Carroll Stevens and Edward Runnelis.
members of the class. The guests OF
honor were G. A. Preck, principal or
the school, the Misses Haskell, HodS-
ms and Former Teachers and Mrs.
Rufus Hildreth. An excellent ban
ouet and thoroughly good time was
enjoyed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

r,-l stevens and Dan, II. Foster
H., tuesday for kineo,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

! y-s y. + Bachelor of saco is pass
tsv davs with Pittston friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

A Mothers Meeting will be held at
CITY hall. Hallowell, Thursday, June
Goth at $50 p. NJ. A speaker will be
present to address the meeting on
the Children's Welfare Movement
that is so we'll organized in all our
cities. The Camp Fire Girls of the
CITY are especially invited. No men
admitted. or children under Is years
of age. 1t is earnestly hoped thai
every mother in Hallowell will be
present. also young women VINO are
interested in Child's Welfare or the
campaign for Better Babies. and
healthier children. The future
America is the children of today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

The first run of logs of the season
in the river reached this city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19
FROM HALLOWELL
District Field Day of Odd Feo to be Held Here July 4h
Graduation Exercises Hallowe High School to be Held in
CITY Hall at 2.3O P. M.-PerSonalS
HALLoWELL Telephone sss.x

Eben Smith OF Needham, Mass, was
business visitor in the city yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

pov DeFratus has gone to Ports
routh, y. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

John Allen of Washington. D. c.
is passing a two weeks vacation at
the home OF his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs, 5. Reed Allen.
Mrs. I. Z. Preble was visitor in
Augusta Tuesday.
The Richmond branch OF Red
Cross have moved into their new
rooms in the Chapman building.
Francis Torrey received a bad
fall recently, cracking bone in his
arm. He was taken to the Augusta
General hospital for treatment.
William r, Iairclough returned
Tuesday from New York, wherer he
was called by the illness OF his son,
William w. Fairclough. He was
accompanied by his son, who will
pass few weeks here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

,.wrence Jones left Tuesday for Bos-
I'm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance Pttston Grange hall Thursday
evening iune1S-1920
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19
Too Late for Classification
IApY,s eALMAcAN COAT ON

Lost-Lady's coat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

The aggregate of livestock at Briga.
ION, WATERFOWL and the local slaughter
fouses:
This week: Cattle e72i sheep ei7s.
calves 1864. hogs o.S3e.
Last week: Cattle 1889, sheep 1854,
calves 1865. hogs 1880.
one Year ago: Cattle lOll, sheen cs4c,
calves 405S, hogs q. COS.
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle Sl, sheep 10. calves Al hogs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-19

Just received. full line of the new
tennis pumps and oxfords, white
with narrow toes, low or French
heels, shoes worth $3.50 and
$2.75. at Sale. . $3.50 and S1,93
Ladies white sport oxfords, rub
Der soles and heels, worth S2,25
and $3.50, at Sale st.48 and $1,93
Ladies' white canvass dress
pumps, at Sale ...........$ 1.48
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-03-16
WEATHER REPORT

Following are the daily temperatures from readings taken by Captain E. J. Smith, volunteer observer.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-03-16
COMING AND GOING

Jack Underwood and Charles Murray arrived from Ruby last "Wednesday. They report that camp being very quiet.
 Mrs. Pete Miscovch of Otter pre- sented her husband on Thursday of last week with a 9-pound baby boy. Dr. Moore was in attendance.
 Charlie Jackson and Alec Mathieson were arrivals over the Seward trail the first of the week.
 Ray o. Osgood returned to the camp after years absence Outside. He re- ports that Seattle is having the largest boom in her history, streets are crowded and work is plentiful owning to the big shipyards and navy yards in that vicinity.
 Robert Goeble is expected in few days.
 Sco.,y Auld, Jim Haslett, Jack Smith and Harry Cunningham are all working in the Seattle shipyards.
 Herb Kearney got back to camy last Wednesday after a trip Outside, where he tried to join the army, but did not pass che test.
 E. Uhl and Bernice Nj. G. Rankin were united in marriage on March ls by Commissioner Kilgore.
 Abe Weiss received letter on the last mail from J J. MacDonald an old timer who left here a couple of years ago. He wishes to be remembered to all his friends and says he is now wear ing the kings khaki.
 Mir. and Mrs G. G. Geraghty and little daughter were town visitors Mon- day.
 Dr. Reed is moving his family over the drug store, which he will use as & private residence.
 Jake kriston. the fur dealer repre- senting Liebes, accompanied by Alec Smith, arrived in the camp last Satur- day from Nome after long trip along the coast and up the Kuskokwim. They gathered up thousands of dollars
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-03-16
THEY GOT
 THE MONEY

The Ladies' Red Gross Rally and Entertainment at Flat on Friday even ing, March 8, eclipsed all previous ef- forts to raise funds. The general pub lie freely purchased tickets which sold at the popular price of $Z, Once in the hail, the temptation to swell the fund seemed to get the best of everyone. The gift shop, in charge of Mrs. Monk man, had it's attractions. The bever- age booth. Mrs. Reed, drew crowds, but Mrs. Chittick's (the pure food booth) was the drawing card of the evening" Mrs. Chittick produced 8 chicken--a real live chicken-and sold chances on it amounting to S47.50, at g cents per chance. Mrs. Clark ably planned the evening, preparing the program. Mrs. George Mutchler acted as chairman, and to her is due praise for large share of the success. Mrs. Charles Strandberg ably dispensed the excellent lunch, and the Jazz band fur nished popular music. The sum Of SS65 was taken in by the ladies, with an expense of $53, leaving S8l2 for the benefit of the soldiers at the battle front.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-03-16
GUENISON TO CONTROL FISHERIES

Portland, Feb. 5.-Complete control of the fishing and fish canning indus tries on the Pacific coast have been vested by the Federal Food Admins trator in the state administrators of Washington, Oregon, California and Alaska. The administrators are now in conference here.
 Royal A. Gunnison, of Juneau, the food administrator, will have control of all the fisheries and fishing industries in Alaska, but will confer and work with the other Pacific coast members in making a united campaign for the prevention of waste.
 The fish industries of the Pacific are reported to be entirely agreeable to tho new arrangement, believing they will have to deal with men who will understand the situation.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-03-16
GEO. r. KILROY WEEDS

Nome Industrial Worker, Jan. 3l: Miss Rowena Lewis, one of Nome's highly esteemed and atfable young ladies, was Tuesday evening united in the holy bonds Of matrimony to Mr.
 Geo. F. Kilroy, one of Nome's popular young men we'll known in dredging circles, who during the past several years has been connected with, and at present representing the Union Con- struction Co. on Seward Peninsula. The Honorable Judge W. A. Holz- heimer performed the operation. AL
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-03-16
NED" IS A SERGEANT

In rank, Ned M. Stanton, ''our sol dier," is even-Stephen with Sergeant Earl l.. Byers. Letters received in Wednesdays mail tell of Comrade Stanton's promotion to a sergeant. He was in encamped at Camp Greene, N. C., near Charlotte, at the time of writing-January 20. Excellent photos of the gallant sergeant were enclosed; was artired in the regulation roomy overcoat, had been supplied with leg gings (lack of which he complained q few months ago., and the picture of his shoes showed them to be Of such generous proportions to insure him against another attack of ''cold feet"
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-03-16
ALIEN ENEMY
 REGISTRATION

The following message, which is self explanatory, was received January 2. by U. $. Marshal L. T. Erwin, and he immediately took steps to advise thf postmasters throughout the Fourtf division:
 'Inform all postmasters in your division that the time fixed for Ger men alien enemy registration in Alaska is March IS to 23. inclusive, and not February 4 to 9, inclusive, and that letter of instruction to postmasters, dated January E, 1918, is amended accordingly. Request papers to publish.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-03-16
IDITAROD FLAT MAIL

The postmaster of Flat received the following letter from the chief clerk of of the mail service at Tanana, dated February 2:
 "Please secure and forward to this office at the earliest possible date pro- posals to carry the mails during the summer 1918, between Flat and Idlt- arod, Alaska. From Flat to Iditarod and back, once a week and as much ottener as contractor may make trips from May 16 to October 3l, by sched- ule satisfactory to the department, car rying all mail offered. Bid to state rate per pound for all mail carried. Please forward proposals and your reply to this letter in time to arrive at this office by the last of April"