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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
Conference in August
Between L. S. and
Germany over Prisoners

Washington, July PA conference at
Berne, Switzerland, for the exchange Of
prisoners between the United States ami
Germany is to be held late in August.
The personnel of the American commits
sion is almost complete and will be an
suggested that the convention be hel1
Aug. ). but German, replied that its
commission would be unable 70 attend
at that time because a simila conven-
ton with Great Britain was being held
al The Hague.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
MONMOUTH
Mrs. }. r. True.

The body Of Mrs. Josephine Roberts
True, wife of Horace True of Portland,
was brought to South Monmouth
Thursday. Funeral service was held
from the home Of her parents, MIR. and
Mrs. Naham Roberts at South Mon
mouth on sunday forenoon at II O'Clock,
conducted by Rev Mr. Crosby of Lew
iston. The interment was at Glenside
cemetery, Winthrop. Beside her par
ents. she is survived by her husband
and one son.
Horny F. Frost has been appointed
employment service agent for Mon
mouth in connection with the work or
fight provisions Of the Se,ective Service
law
The farm house OF Walter Burgess on
Ba ok street was struck by lightning in
the shower Saturday noon shattering a
chimney and doing considerable dam
age in the house. Fortunately no one
was injured
Mr.. and Mrs .ohn Bu1>er were week
end guests Of Mr.. and Mrs Henry
Baker of Bingham, former residents of
this place.
The weekly meeting of the w c. r
I. for patriotic work will be held Fri
day afternoon AT the Methodist cha pei.
Mr., and Mrs Harold Smith and little
son were Sunday guests OF Mrs Smiths
brother John Wood. and family at
Greene.
Recent guests at the DeIiro farm:
Mrs. NJ W. Jordan. Boston: Mrs F. w.
Howard. Lewiston: Helen NJ. Linckam,
Auburn: Mr.. ard Mrs. William Koma-
huns New York; the Missed Eta and
Minnie Capen OF Portland.
Miss Marion Brainerd o. Augusta is
the guest # Miss Lor,na Cochrane.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Huntress of Fox
boro, Mass, we weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs C. r. Boyd.
Mr.. and Mrs, p. F. Meservey and
children Of Lewiston passed Sunday
with Mrs. Neserveys parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ ". Richardson.
Mrs. W. n Motley of Portland is Wis
iting friends il town.
Miss Fdre Sanford of Greene is the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs Lorey Patten.
The regular meeting of the Red Cross
will he held t their rooms in Grange
n
The children's day concert by the
children Of the Methodist Sunday school
was held at the church Sunday evening
July p, with the following program
arranged by Mrs. G. ". NJ Keys and
and corps Of competent helpers: Cho-
rus. While Fra grant Flowers: salute
to the Flag; song. Beautiful Starry
Flag; responsive reading. by superin-
tendent and school: prayer Rev q W
N. Keyes; welcome. Eliza beth Getchell.
recitation. George Bovd solo. Virginia
Richardson. chorus by school: recita-
ton. Kathlena Brown: chorus by school
Praise the Lord Above: recitation,
Fstell Brown: exercise. "our rolors,"
four boys. George Boyd Scott Higgins
Howard Reynolds. Alden Hutchinson
Tag e~ercise girls class: Tre. Doris
Mcnamara and Virginia Picha rdson;
exercise. The Shower" three girls:
solo. God Doth Keep" VIRGINIA Rich
ardson; chorus. Roses Are Bloorire'
recitation. Doris Andrews recitation
Everett Dav: r~innar~ den, rtrnert chn-
-Irr "7-a'~a Him -Flav". recitet'a,
Alden Hutchinson: short address to the
children by superintendent OF the Sun
day school. John ptnkham: closed hv
sir~ing America by the audience
and henediction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
SOLDIER BROWNS
SEEKING RELIEF
IN DENENS POND

Ro,ton. inv g NV EneIAnd To-
day was IN rnc Srip ~ tn" hottest
va,e 81 tho -ummyr. TIER were
sc,Ies 4 po-tlnuons in IN" "lt',s
Privn,e James NJ Goa "f canton
o. VITO sought rclt"f during the
r,pht WITH thousands Of other sol
djers IN pond at Camp DeNons.
was drowned.
The Official thermometer mere reg
istercd - degree. "rrly this after
noon and the mercury was still
climbing "Not much chang" III tenn
feature" was tho for eclst for tc-
mo- row
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
SERIOUS OUTBREAK OF
TYPHOID IN BERLIN

London, July 23.-A serious outbreak
of typhoid has occurred in Berlin the
Exchange Telegraph correspondent dt
Amsterdam reports. The epidemic is
believed to have been caused by pois-
oned or unclean milk.
The number of cases is not stated hut
it is believed to be large. especially IN
the labor districts of the northeastern
section of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
WINDSOR

WEST-M. Naomi Stewart. wild
ow Of the late Alfred Stewart. pass
cd away Thursday afternoon. July
H. at the age of 10 years. at her late
home. after n long illness. The de-
ceased is survived by three daugh-
tors, Mrs. Frank Merrill Of Augusta
Mrs. F.. F. Philbrick of Newburyport
and Ella Stewart, who lived at home,
and a son. Waiter Stewart Of Au-
gusta. besides five brothers and three
sisters. and several srandchlloreh
Mrs Stewart had been member or
the windsor Baptist church ana OF
the Home department of the SAP
bath school for many years. The iu-
neral was held on Saturday AFTER
noon at o'clock at the Baptls'
church, Mrs II. Wa efield condnc'-
ing the services. Two duets were
sung by Mrs. Harrison Merrill am
Mrs. Wakefield-"We'n Say Coca
Morning in Glory" and SATISFIED
also a solo by Mrs. Wakefield. Many
friends and neighbors beside the
relatives gathered to show the love
and appreciation Of her life She VIII
he missed by many. The burial was
in Over Hill cemetery. The commit
al service was read by Mrs. Wake
field The bearers were Ebcn Halio-
we'll AL Stewart. Clarence Studley
and Will Caswell
FIX Mayor and Mrs. Harrington OF
Worcester, Mass. and grandsons'
Robert and Frank, are among the
+ late arrivals in the place and are
being entertained at the home or
Mrs. Harrington's sister, Mrs Allen
Taber. being here for an indefinite
. time.
Celia Pierce recently came home
/ to stop for awhile.
4 Joseph MoriSette and brother.
Camille are assisting w. 5. Barton
in harvesting his hay.
Mrs Abbie Taber. who has been
visiting with her children here, will
visit relatives in Augusta later.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Studley and
niece enjoyed a spin around Three
Mile Pond in their new car and were
callers at c. F. Taylor's and other
friends in the place recently.
William Black passed Saturday
and Sunday with his family at the
farm. returning to Augusta Monday
morning. where he has business al
the state House.
Mrs Abbie Downs is entertaining
her friend, Mrs. Eva Ward Of Low
ell, Mass for an indefinite time
Mrs Downs and Mrs. Ward were
callers at the home of c. F. Taylor
: Sunday evening.
! Frank Gorham of Camp Server
, who has q position as typist in the
base hospital at Greenville, f. G., ar
rived Thursday on ten days fur
, Tough to visit his aunt, Mrs. S. P
Barton and other relatives, return.
ing south Wednesday night Mr.
Gorham is in good health and is en-
= joying his visit very much.
Many OF the farmers have begur
| harvesting their hay.
Allen Taber, with his friend, Mr.
Boswick. were callers of Mr.. Taber's
brother, c. w. Taber. Sunday morn.
ing.
r Miss Margaret Ellen Cowan is 6
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Ralph Tabcl
at Westlook.
A good number attended the Rec
Cross meeting last Thursday. Mucl
work was accomplished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
BOSTON LAWYER MADE
AN ASSISTANT TO
SECRETARY OR WAR

Washington. July % - Thomas
Nelson Perkins, Il Boston lawyer,
today was appointed an assistant
to the secretary of war for purchase
and supply, to act during the alb
sence in Europe Of Edward r. Stet-
tinius, second assistant SECRETARY Of
war.
Mr., Perkins has been associated
with Mr. Stettinius since the latter
was appointed surveyor general of
supplies. Last October Mr.. Perkins
came to Washington as counsel of
the War Industries Board and rep
resented the War "oard on the mis-
sion abroad headed by COL f. NJ.
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
NATIONAL HoME:

officer Of the day. capt John Day
Barlow Onton If LmcFlo". aa'e
Go r. ist \ n ~ A. has been TAX
on tp r \ T. awaiting admission.
Fred A. Timothy loft TUESDAY on Il
furlough ~ pisi; relatives in "hh1
Ti,er Junction
Daniel Ferguson Of Halloven. late
90 ~ lit Nc Inf. a former mem
her has reported for re-admission-
Tire returns from furloughs Tues
s,v rero William NJ Lunt from
R,o,op ina william +. Bowden from
Nestbrook ,..,,
~, Driscoll. late CO. l.. IAN
I < INF and charles olsen. ate L
nayv have been Granted dis
charges n, m the HON"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
WASHINGTON VIEWS
PROGRESS OF ALLIES
WITH SATISFACTION

Washington, July 23.-The progress or
the Franco-American offensive contih-
ues entirely satisfactory secretary
Raker said today The war depart
ment has nothing from Gems. Pershing
or Bliss later than the Assocla'eu
Press bulletins. We are taking more
and more territory every day and the
nrogress is entirely satisfactory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
WHITFIELD

Paul Arthur King anu .1t-
Hale, have been called to the ~,
and will leave Wisc1ssee 70
Their many friends wish them
luck" and safe home. .t,
There will be q dane Aue a
Union hall as a Red Cross
All help and make it q cooa o". LIN,
Mrs. Clara Cunningham Is -s,
friends in Newcastle ara
for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
NEW HAMPSHIRE MAN
MANAGER OF SHORT LINE
SECTION OF Raj ROADS

Washington. July 23-E. G.. Files.
president of the New Hampshire
public service commission and pres
ldent Of the National Association Of
hallway COMMISSIONERS was today ap-
pointed manager OF the Short Line
section Of the railroad adminiistra-
ton 20 see that short line roads un-
der government control secure fair
division OF Joint rates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24

passing few days ir East v,,,,
horo.
Mr.. and Mrs. VI NJ. Trask Ara
lily and !. y. Critics Of Freedom =.
Sunday evening callers at J. W ".
fills in Unity.
Mrs. Olive Larson AID two ag
dren are passing 4 few weels y,
her parents. Mr. and Mrs
Tobey.
Mrs. Sumner Leeman was Gala,
Augusta to care for her sons ".
who is i'll with the measles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
ACQUITTED OF
CONSPIRING TO
OBSTRUCT DRAFT

New York, July 23.-FranA .
O'Neil, former state boxing commls-
s;oner. Lieut.. Oswald L. Simpson, l.
s A., and Samuel Reichbash. were
acquitted today by the federal jury
before which they were tried on
charge Of conspiring 20 obstruct the
Draft by obtaining the transfer VI
discharge of selected men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
FREEPORT MAN IN
AUTO ACCIDENT
DIES TUESDAY

Portland. Nc July y. Herbert w.
Noyos, AGED g.. e Frreport, whose
wife and grandson. Herasrt W. Hd-
ley were killed when his automobile
WIS struck Wy = tine Central L.
connective AT Brunswick Sunday
night. dicd here today from injuries
received IN tho accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
PALERMO

B f 4 y G. II MILLS - Re ymGnd
Worthing came home Saturday night
on a short furlougE. returning Sun
day night to Franklin Institute where
he is attending an automobile school,
Eva Lourain Worthing who has en-
ployment in Brunswick accompanied
him home for Sunday visit.
Mrs. Elizabeth Irish passed Thurs
day of last week with Mrs. Eva
Worthing.
Warren Frederick from Burnham
was an over night guest at A. W.
Workings Tuesday of last week.
l.. Z. Aldred is ir town for a few
weeks looking after business inter
ests.
Will { hadwicll from Gardiner was
a caller at H. w w o-thing's Mon
day.
MIR. and Mrs. Bert Ryan from
rittsfleld and Mr.. and Mrs. Mains
Workings Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Marden from
Somerville. Mass, were guests of
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Osgood a part of
last week. They also visited Mr.
and Mrs. S, G.. Parmenter and Mr.
and Mrs. ID. w. Worthing.
Mrs. Frank Shorey is i'll.
CENTER-Mr. and Mrs Hollis
Crommett of Weeks Mills were call
ers at w. b. Towards Sunday
Mrs. Naomi Gregoire is passing a
few days az her home here
Mrs. Eta ingalls, of Razorvi;le was
a guest Of her sister Mrs. e. A. New
hall several days last week.
Walter Sherman is assisting Seth
Turner i'll haying.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ferris Of Wa
terville visited MIR. and Mrs. s. F.
Bowler Sunday.
f. r. Cain has been i'll with the
grip.
EAST-Miss Glennie Bailey ras
gone to Augusta where she has en-
ployment at the State Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs H. w. Wood have
sold their house at, China village and
moved to this place.
A. c. Jones has a new touring car
S. Ludwick has returned 90 the
State hospital at Augucta.
Mrs. w. w. Wood o. Weeks Mills
was Sunday caller or Mrs. w. L.
Trask
w. H. Grady is assisting John
Bradstreet with his haying.
Mr. and Mrs William Tobey are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
George Porter Drowned at Houiton

A sad accident occurred Sunday
afternoon, when George Porter. the
l5-years- old son Of Almon Porter Of
Golden Ridge. Houlton. was drowned
lille IN swimming in Cold Brook
stream. near his home. The lad,
who was unable To swim, slipped into
a deep hole, Two Roberts boys with
him tried In vain 10 rescue him.
There are two Younger brothers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin
Sold by Druggists Everywhere
so cts. (sai",:s,) $1.00
THE Rs,5ect Laxanve

Recommended as a positive remedy for coos
patton, mild and gentle in its action. TIL.
standard family remedy in countless honx
A trial bottle can be obtained by writing n
Dr.. w. B. Caldwell, 45S Washington Stee
Monticello. Illinois,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
J. L. Couah'in

Word has been received here of the
death of Joseph l.. Cough!in in
Laughed, Province Of Alberta. Can
ada. MIR. Coughlin WIS formerly a
well known resident O; this village
for number of years but lett here
with his family for canada west
about twelve years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24

During the thunderstorm of Mon
day afternoon a belt of lightning
struck and demolished a chimney at
the home of Mark Gary in Starks
and about three miles from this viii
lage.
Rev. Z. w Kennison of North An
son will preach at Methodist Episco-
pal church next Sunday in exchange
with Rev. VIM. Wood. Mr. kenni-
sons subject will he the Centenary
Movement of the Methodist Denomi
nation.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. w Wright made
an automobile "Trip to Dexter Sun
day returning home Monday morn
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
Miss a day

by sickness and lose your pay or the benefits resulting
from full days work. Usually the ordinary illness that
compes you to lay of be prevented you select the
nght Kind OF medicine. Thousands Of New England people
have for years depended upon the genuine a. F. Atwood
Medicine to keep them from getting sick through careless
ean taking eod sluggish condition of the liver and bowels.
ana tendency to rheumatism. quick relief for constipation.
Aeep your bowels in daily active condition and you'll seldom
get sick Remember only ONE CENT DOSE 50 cents for
TO dose bottle Of the genuine IL. F. made only by the L. F.
Medicine Co., Portland, Me- 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24
VASSALBORO

NoRTH-The Hollis Club met
Monday afternoon at Inc nome %
Mrs. Mabry.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Mariner passed
the weekend with friends at Sears
mont going down Saturday evening
in their auto.
Arthur Thornhill is home from
trip to Boston and vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clapperton are home
from a visit to Camp Devens to see
their son Robert.
Norman Shorey is home for few
days furlough from Camp Humphrey.
Harris Shaw Halves is home on
ten DAYS furlough from Charlestown
Navy yard.
The funeral of Captain L. Mitchell
was held from his late home at North
Vassalboro Friday afternoon at 8
o'clock, Rev. ]. o. Ru,ter. pastor OF
the Nj. E. church officiating. Inter-
ment will be at Harrington.
Mrs. Elton Aver has gone to Ber-
lin. N. H. for a short stay.
Services were resumed at the Bap-
fist church Sunday.
The funeral service Of Thomas
Burgess was held from his home on
Maple street Saturday afternoon, the
Rev. j. o. Rutter officiating. Inter
ment was at Waterviie.
Rev. and Mrs. r. l.. Marble are
home from their vacation passed at
Weber pond.
EAST--Word has been received Of
the safe arrival overseas of J. Corey
Richardson Who is attached to a hos
pital unit.
A. F. Hussey passed the week
end at Old Orchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Fish were visit
| ing relatives in Weeks Mills Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Henderson
of Hallowell and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Richards of Lynn, Mass were callers
at John Bradley's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Toothakcr
and sister Of Portland were guests of
Mrs. Rose Abbott, Sunday.
Prof. Gilbert Tolman was recent
caller in the village in the interests
of the Junior Volunteer movement
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jones passed
through the village Monday. Mr..
Jones has a number of friends in
town.
Mr.. ard Mrs. f. r. Priest, Miss
Elizabeth and H. A. Priest were in
Palermo Sunday.
Mrs. Nellie Clark and Norman
Clark we're recent callers in the viii
lage.
Samuel Bryant passed the week
end with his family.
Miss Blanche Butterfeld OF Ban
gor was the week end guest of re,a-
tives here.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Travas were
guests of friends in Albion Sunday.
Samuel G. Gates. Company 81,
Naval Aviation Detachment, NJ /
T., Cambridge, was the week end
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. David b.
Gates.
Mrs. Bertha Palmer and son Of
| Bangor were recent guests OF Miss
| Blanche Marshall.
Samuel Gates. the Misses Priest
| and Mrs A. ~ Priest were callers at
Windcmere Park, Unity, Sunday
| afternoon.
/ Or. Mcdonald of Wa.erville spoke
at Friends church Sunday morning
| Chesterfield Marden was at home
! last week before leaving for Platts-
| burg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-24

"DR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin !
II just what l need. 1t is spls,'
did laxative, mild and pleasant and acts ~
quickly and easily. wouldn't be withou,s
and keep it in our home all the time" y
From letter DR. Caldwell written by\
NJ" G. C. M .,ea,; : :, Walker Street
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-02

Mrs. r. r. Buekner and son, John
7. Buckner, are in Excelsior Springs
corner Of Jefferson and Promenade
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-02
WANTS INFORMATION

Mrs. Mary Nichols, Of HallsviIle,
Mo-, writes to Mason Creasey, Of this
city, seeking information regarding
Elmer Gates. Mr.. Gates mother has
not heard from him since the first of
the year when he was at home on a
furlough, from Camp Funston. where
he was connected with Company K,
S54th Infantry. Mrs. Nichols said
that he left home after eating New
Years dinner there. That is the last
they have seen or heard from him
since.
The Ledger is asked to give publiei.
ty to this in order that any, whether
they be in service or not, who have
any information regarding young
Gates, win notify Mrs. Mary Nichols
Route 8, Hallsville, No, at onee il
order that Mrs. Nichols may learn o
her sons whereabouts as soon as pics
sible.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-02
A LOYAL AMERICAN

THE following communication from
the St. Louis Globe-Democrat by F.
A. SanNebeck, of this city shows the
spirit Of the Americans Of German
hload who are loyal to the United
States:
Editor Globe-D Democrat.
MEXICO, No, April 26. - / motto
I'd your editorial on Americans Of
German blood" | want to endorse
the words Of Prof. Otto Heller, Mr.
Kahn and Mr.. Hagedorn. !, too, an
Al American citizen of German blood
born in America. ! believe in thu
grand principles Of liberty, equality
and democracy for which America
stands. Ny father fought for thes,
principles during the German revolu.
ton in ls4s and had 70 leave Ger.
many. He also fought for America
during our civil war, and my son il
now fighting for our cause against
PrusGan ~autoeracy. ! am 50 years
old ] offered my services to my
country before the war started.
also will not permit the blood in my
veins 70 down the conscience in my
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-02
fDUIfrDV n0HDlnV An
HntllllnI bUMTHHt nj
MILITARY ACADEMY NOW
- y Rsrtss SSsr~ Tee nsscA.
A. RapA uue nreeinch Cess
fa ~ AesAeay
RVGAr THEN ~ MACON. MO-
~ Cess Are Assafed - nsrse.
nss~a CarriaFes VIII Anna-
nltisa Cszseas-Azy nst
n~a othu Guns

ns mlatsy SaiFmsnt Of the Mis-
aan Military Aesaeny vas Increased
tAs wei ~ The addition q twe field
pa - artillery, and IN artillery
0snpsny VII BE- erraaized there a
once
ne guns Wcrc ruSursd - CO.. Z
y. RaFtoa 81 Macon They we're fer.
muN he property q the Riecs MI
Bsry Aoaaemy, They sre threeineh
TEA rlcsos Il the Hosshkis type and
81 one onss vere known As machine
cuns However. in order that they
might not be ccufOunacd with the
present DAY machine gun, they are
termed rapid fire pieces.
The guns are mounted On horse
drawn carriages with esissons They
viii very likely . be seen in a pa
ade az cadets when they march down
town for review.
Colonel Rurten also has in vicS two
large eOast defense guns with cannon
balls. 70 he placed as ornaments in
front Of the Academy building. They
viii be mounted on their service bases,
and viii make a most impressive ap-
pesranee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-02
VICTORY Is CERTAIN
Secretary McAdoO Asserts U. s. NAV
Go Through Shadow Valley.
But VIII Win

oKLAHoM ACITY, Ok, April 20.
Secretary of the Treasury MeAdoo
and party spent five hours in OkIaho-
ma City Saturday during which time
McAdoo addressed an enthusiastic
crowd on five different occasions and
left late for Tulsa, Okla, to carry his
message on the Liberty Loan cam
paign.
Economy by saving, by prevention
Of waste" was the keynote Of all Sec
rotary MeAdoo's speeches.
by using the savings thus effect
ed and lending them to the govern
ment Is the way you can help" Nc
Adoo told his hearers.
I'VE may go through the valley Of
the shadow until we get victory, but as
sure as there is a God in Heaven and
as long as America has a soul we viii
have that victory"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-02

Asdraia Association Missionary Ia.
lon Cheoscs Officers

Mr1 C n Gibbs, Of MexieO. was
elected vies-prssIasnt Of the Baptist
woman's Missionary Union Of the Al
drain Associations at q meeting held
Thursday 81 the Baptist Church here
Mrs. L B. krvin, Of vandalIa. vas
chosen president: Miss Edna Green. Of
Llttleby. secretary, and Miss Emma
Powers. Of Laddaonia. treasurer.
Miss lucy Brown, a student
volunteer who Is completing her
course this year at Hardin College
win be given a scholarship for mex
year at the Louisville Missionar,
Training ScLoOl by the Audrain Asso
citation. Miss Marjorie comstock
also a student volunteer Of the col
lege. was to have attended the train,
ing school next year, but viii go int.
tho office Of DR.. Joe P. Jacobs, Al
Kansas City instead; Miss ComstocI
is well known in Mexico from having
conducted a story-hour for children.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-02
SUPPORT HARDIN COLLEGE


THE movement, launched Friday
evening at Hardin College, to enlarge
that institution and make it the
greatest Junior College in the West,
should have the unqualified support
of every citizen of Mexico.
Hardin's being a valuable asset to
this community has long since been
proven. 1t is not only one of the
greatest advertisements Mexico ever
had, but it gives the residents of the
city an opportunity for educational
facilities for their young women that
otherwise would prove far more ex.
pensive, 1t has much to do with
strengthening the wholesome atlnos.
phere Of Mexico; and with Doctor
Edge and Doctor Million guiding the
destinies Of the institution. the SPLEEN.
did program outlined for the next few
years should meet with success.
Let us support Hardin College and
give it all the aid possible now as
well as in the future.